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NZUS99 KBOU 172128
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1425 MST Monday, November 17, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KFNL 172119Z 23015KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A2969 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2059
$
METAR KFNL 172056Z 24005KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP017
T01561067 55005 $
SPECI KFNL 172016Z 11008KT 10SM BKN100 16/M07 A2969 RMK AO2 $
METAR KGXY 172056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM 16/M07 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP039
T01561067 56006 $
METAR KGXY 171956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 15/M07 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP039 T01501072
$
METAR KGXY 171856Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM 15/M07 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP045 T01501067
$
METAR KBDU 172115Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM SCT090 13/M05 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 172055Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 14/M05 A2970 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 172035Z AUTO 33012G15KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 12/M05 A2970
RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 172115Z AUTO 28010G15KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2970 RMK AO2 WSHFT
2058 T01491067
METAR KEIK 172055Z AUTO 27013G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A2970 RMK AO2
T01521063
METAR KEIK 172035Z AUTO 28016G22KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A2969 RMK AO2 T01401063
KBJC 171727Z 1718/1818 28015G28KT P6SM FEW080 BKN220
FM172200 29014KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
FM180200 24010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM180300 29007KT P6SM SCT220
FM180800 VRB05KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 172051Z 27022G34KT 10SM SCT220 14/M07 A2973
METAR KBJC 171945Z 28019G26KT 10SM BKN220 13/M06 A2974
METAR KBJC 171859Z 29018G30KT 10SM SCT220 13/M05 A2974
KDEN 172000Z 1720/1824 29022G32KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
TEMPO 1720/1722 VRB06KT
FM172200 30013KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM180100 25010KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
FM180300 20008KT P6SM SCT220
FM181800 15008KT P6SM BKN220
METAR KDEN 172053Z 28025G36KT 10SM FEW100 BKN150 BKN200 13/M07 A2971 RMK
AO2 PK WND 29041/1957 SLP021 T01281067 55004 $
SPECI KDEN 172026Z 29020G31KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN200 13/M07 A2970 RMK
AO2 PK WND 29041/1957 T01331067 $
METAR KDEN 171953Z 28027G36KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN200 14/M06 A2970
RMK AO2 PK WND 28036/1952 SLP011 BLDU DSNT W T01441061 $
KBKF 171913Z 1719/1823 VRB06KT 9999 FEW080 SCT120 QNH2970INS
TX14/1822Z TN03/1912Z
METAR KBKF 172058Z 30016G21KT 10SM SCT110 BKN130 BKN160 13/M07 A2971
RMK AO2A SLP022 T01321075 55003
METAR KBKF 171958Z 34009G15KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN200 15/M06 A2970
RMK AO2A SLP010 T01451064
METAR KBKF 171858Z 34015G18KT 10SM SCT100 SCT140 BKN170 BKN200 14/M08
A2971 RMK AO2A SLP014 T01441077
KAPA 171727Z 1718/1818 30015G25KT P6SM FEW090 BKN220
TEMPO 1718/1721 VRB06KT
FM172200 33013KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM180100 24010KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
FM180300 19008KT P6SM SCT220
SPECI KAPA 172053Z 32010KT 10SM BKN100 BKN140 BKN220 13/M08 A2973 RMK
AO2 SLP033 T01281083 55003
METAR KAPA 172053Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM OVC110 13/M08 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP033
T01281083 55003
SPECI KAPA 171953Z 35006KT 10SM SCT100 SCT140 SCT220 14/M07 A2971 RMK
AO2 SLP021 T01391067
METAR KMNH 172115Z AUTO 30014G20KT 10SM SCT055 SCT080 OVC100 10/M08
A2979 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 172055Z AUTO 31016KT 10SM BKN080 OVC110 11/M09 A2978 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 172035Z AUTO 27010G17KT 10SM BKN085 OVC100 13/M07 A2977
RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172115Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172055Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172035Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 172053Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP022
T01441033 56009
METAR KAKO 171953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP026
T01391017
METAR KAKO 171853Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP026
T01391017
METAR KLIC 172055Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP027
T01611083 56009
METAR KLIC 171955Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP032
T01501089
METAR KLIC 171855Z AUTO 30010G16KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP026
T01671089
METAR KHEQ 172115Z AUTO 30013G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2965 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172055Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A2965 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172035Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172114Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A2967 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172054Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172034Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172115Z AUTO 30008G15KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A2967 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172055Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2967 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172035Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2967 RMK AO2
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Fort Collins - 06:49:44 MST / 16:40:53 MST
Denver - 06:47:19 MST / 16:42:27 MST
Sterling - 06:42:33 MST / 16:33:14 MST
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 11/17/25 21:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...296/028
20000 FT MSL...290/027
19000 FT MSL...281/025
18000 FT MSL...314/039
17000 FT MSL...300/036
16000 FT MSL...301/036
15000 FT MSL...285/033
14000 FT MSL...261/031
13000 FT MSL...291/030
7200 FT MSL...280/006
7000 FT MSL...277/008
6600 FT MSL...256/004
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2101 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 1031 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
VFR will continue through tonight and Tuesday. Main forecast
challenge will be the winds. We`ve seen occasional gusty winds so
far this morning. The gusty west winds are expected to become more
established this afternoon, with 2-3 channels of stronger west
winds gusting to around 30 knots. In between the channels of
stronger winds, weaker variable winds are expected. The threat for
strong winds goes through 22-24Z and then we see a quick
decoupling causing wind gusts to quickly diminish. Drainage flow
should redevelop this evening and continue into Tuesday morning.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 172115Z AUTO 23009G20KT 190V260 10SM SCT060 00/M07 A2994
RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172055Z AUTO 22010G28KT 180V250 10SM SCT030 SCT038 BKN060
00/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172035Z AUTO 20008G19KT 170V250 10SM SCT032 SCT038 BKN048
00/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 172122Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2975 RMK AO2 WSHFT
09 SLP018
METAR KAFF 172055Z AUTO 28022G32KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND
28040/1955 SLP011 T01351078 53013
METAR KAFF 171955Z AUTO 28026G40KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND
30045/44 SLP999 T01331074
KCOS 171730Z 1718/1818 23010KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
FM172000 28015G28KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
FM180000 30008KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/29040KT
FM180800 35008KT P6SM SCT200
FM181700 16007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 172054Z 27014G25KT 10SM SCT070 SCT200 14/M09 A2977 RMK AO2
SLP041 T01391094 55000 $
METAR KCOS 171954Z 26017G22KT 10SM SCT070 SCT180 14/M09 A2976 RMK AO2
SLP028 T01441094 $
METAR KCOS 171854Z 05005KT 10SM SCT070 SCT180 14/M08 A2975 RMK AO2
SLP025 T01441083 $
METAR KFLY 172115Z AUTO 30015G24KT 270V330 10SM OVC085 14/M07 A2979 RMK
AO2 T01351071
METAR KFLY 172055Z AUTO 28014G19KT 10SM OVC095 12/M07 A2979 RMK AO2
T01161073
METAR KFLY 172035Z AUTO 30011G17KT 10SM OVC095 12/M07 A2978 RMK AO2
T01151075
KFCS 172000Z 1720/1902 27010G20KT 9999 SCT070 530009
QNH2966INS
TEMPO 1720/1721 26020G35KT
BECMG 1721/1722 29012KT 9999 FEW070 QNH2970INS
BECMG 1817/1818 18010G15KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3004INS
TX17/1720Z
TN03/1813Z
METAR KFCS 172055Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM FEW090 15/M09 A2973 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28031/29 SLP039 T01541088 53010
SPECI KFCS 172045Z AUTO 32012G25KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2973 RMK AO2 WSHFT
35 SLP044
SPECI KFCS 171958Z AUTO 34010G29KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 WSHFT
54 SLP040
KPUB 171912Z 1719/1818 27025G40KT P6SM FEW200
FM180000 29011KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/29040KT
FM180700 30008KT P6SM SCT200
FM181100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 172053Z 27022G35KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A2970 RMK AO2 PK WND
29047/1954 SLP021 T01831061 55014 $
METAR KPUB 171953Z 28033G49KT 8SM CLR 18/M07 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND 28049/1951
SLP015 T01831067 $
METAR KPUB 171853Z 27026G37KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
27037/1849 SLP013 T01781067 $
METAR KTAD 172054Z AUTO 27019G28KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND
26035/2029 SLP034 T01671061 56007
METAR KTAD 171954Z AUTO 28021G35KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND
28035/1949 SLP030 T01671067
METAR KTAD 171854Z AUTO 27024G35KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND
28036/1757 SLP035 T01611056
METAR KLAA 172053Z AUTO 27018G27KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2967 RMK AO2 PK WND
28032/2037 SLP018 T02171044 56014
METAR KLAA 171953Z AUTO 26017G27KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2968 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25028/1940 SLP021 T02221033
METAR KLAA 171853Z AUTO 28010G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP022
T02111022
METAR KSPD 172056Z AUTO 28010G17KT 22/M06 A2970 RMK AO1 WSHFT 2022
SLP014 T02171056 56014
METAR KSPD 171956Z AUTO 25015G26KT 22/M05 A2971 RMK AO1 PK WND 30027/1910
SLP016 T02171050
METAR KSPD 171856Z AUTO 30016G24KT 21/M04 A2972 RMK AO1 PK WND 28027/1816
SLP019 T02111044
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Burlington - 06:35:34 MST / 16:32:41 MST
Pueblo - 06:42:33 MST / 16:44:30 MST
Lamar - 06:34:08 MST / 16:36:53 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 11/17/25 21:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
23000 FT MSL...284/019
22000 FT MSL...306/020
20000 FT MSL...301/033
19000 FT MSL...258/036
18000 FT MSL...281/032
17000 FT MSL...285/027
16000 FT MSL...292/024
15000 FT MSL...311/026
14300 FT MSL...334/036
14000 FT MSL...334/031
13000 FT MSL...264/038
12000 FT MSL...308/019
11000 FT MSL...283/030
10000 FT MSL...292/028
9000 FT MSL...289/031
8000 FT MSL...287/030
7800 FT MSL...275/011
7100 FT MSL...284/022
7000 FT MSL...279/030
6400 FT MSL...274/029
6000 FT MSL...280/032
5900 FT MSL...279/031
5700 FT MSL...277/033
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2108 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1036 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
VFR conditions anticipated across much of the area over the next 24
hrs, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUb and KALS.
Lingering snow with LIFR CIGS for high elevation sites along the
Continental Divide until 21z then improving conditions expected.
Otherwise, main concern will be winds. Westerly gusts 25-30 kts will
be possible at all three terminals roughly 20z-00z time frame, then
included wind shear wording for KCOS and KPUB from 00z until around
07z due to expected weakening surface winds, but winds remaining
strong just off the deck.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 172053Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM BKN042 OVC055 06/02 A2990 RMK AO2
SLP125 60002 T00560017 55000
METAR KCAG 171953Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM OVC048 04/02 A2990 RMK AO2 RAB08E51
SLP127 P0000 T00390017
METAR KCAG 171853Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM SCT017 OVC049 03/02 A2990 RMK
AO2 RAE40 SLP127 P0002 T00330017
METAR KHDN 172056Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM OVC036 03/01 A2991 RMK AO2 RAE25
SLP126 P0001 60002 T00330011 50000 $
SPECI KHDN 172004Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM -RA SCT029 OVC048 03/01 A2991 RMK
AO2 P0000 $
METAR KHDN 171956Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM -RA BKN029 OVC048 03/01 A2991
RMK AO2 SLP126 P0000 T00280011 $
METAR KSBS 172115Z AUTO 30004KT 7SM SCT009 SCT020 OVC027 02/02 A2990
RMK AO1 T00160016
METAR KSBS 172055Z AUTO 28005KT 4SM BKN007 BKN012 OVC021 A2990 RMK
AO1
METAR KSBS 172035Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM SCT005 OVC009 A2989 RMK AO1
METAR KC07 172115Z AUTO 23005KT 1/4SM -SN OVC001 M03/M03 A2991 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 172055Z AUTO 23004KT 1/4SM -SN OVC001 M03/M03 A2991 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR KC07 172035Z AUTO 21004KT 1/4SM SN OVC001 M03/M03 A2990 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR K33V 172115Z AUTO 21015G21KT 10SM SCT037 OVC044 01/M02 A2987
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 172055Z AUTO 21017G20KT 10SM SCT035 OVC041 02/M02 A2987 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 172035Z AUTO 22013G22KT 10SM SCT035 OVC041 01/M02 A2986 RMK
AO1
METAR KEEO 172053Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC031 04/01 A2993 RMK AO2
RAB1956E07B30E40 SLP119 P0000 60004 T00440011 53001
SPECI KEEO 172015Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM FEW026 BKN033 OVC043 04/02 A2993
RMK AO2 RAB1956E07 P0000 T00390017
METAR KEEO 171953Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM FEW015 BKN022 OVC029 04/02 A2993
RMK AO2 RAE06B35E52 SLP117 P0000 T00390017
METAR K20V 172115Z AUTO 25009G16KT 10SM -DZ BKN046 OVC050 03/00 A2991
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172055Z AUTO 25010G17KT 10SM SCT022 SCT029 OVC050 03/00
A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172035Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM -DZ SCT019 BKN033 OVC060 02/00
A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 172115Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -SN SCT014 BKN019 OVC026 01/M01
A2995 RMK AO2 T00071006
METAR KGNB 172055Z AUTO 21005KT 3SM -SN SCT016 BKN022 OVC049 01/M01
A2994 RMK AO2 T00121009
METAR KGNB 172035Z AUTO 24008KT 7SM -SN SCT017 BKN050 OVC060 01/M01
A2993 RMK AO2 T00121013
METAR K0CO 172115Z AUTO 30030G51KT M1/4SM SN OVC004 M08/M09 A2988 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 172055Z AUTO 30029G38KT 1/4SM SN OVC004 M08/M09 A2988 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 172035Z AUTO 30031G47KT 1/4SM -SN OVC002 M08/M09 A2986 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 172114Z AUTO 29034G51KT 2SM BKN013 OVC018 M04/M07 A2977
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172054Z AUTO 29033G48KT 7SM BKN013 BKN019 M04/M08 A2977
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172034Z AUTO 30029G52KT 3SM OVC013 M04/M07 A2978 RMK AO2
KGJT 171744Z 1718/1818 32007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 PROB30 1718/1720
5SM -SHRA BKN025
FM180200 08005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
FM181200 11008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
METAR KGJT 172053Z 00000KT 10SM FEW044 10/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP124 60000
T01000039 53000
SPECI KGJT 172012Z 34005KT 10SM SCT028 SCT034 09/04 A2995 RMK AO2
T00890039
METAR KGJT 171953Z COR VRB04KT 10SM SCT024 BKN030 09/04 A2995 RMK AO2
SLP122 T00890044
KRIL 171744Z 1718/1818 08007KT P6SM VCSH BKN010 OVC025
TEMPO 1718/1719 5SM -SHRA OVC010
FM171900 26010G18KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040
FM180000 22007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
FM180600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW040 SCT070
METAR KRIL 172053Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM SCT048 BKN075 BKN090 07/03 A2995
RMK AO2 SLP129 60001 T00720028 53000
METAR KRIL 171953Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM FEW014 BKN046 OVC080 06/04 A2995
RMK AO2 RAE06B24E44 SLP127 P0000 T00610039
SPECI KRIL 171950Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM SCT014 BKN046 OVC080 06/04 A2995
RMK AO2 RAE06B24E44 P0000
METAR K5SM 172112Z AUTO 10SM OVC001 M03/M05 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 172052Z AUTO 1SM UP OVC001 M03/M05 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 172032Z AUTO 1 1/4SM -SN OVC001 M03/M05 A3002 RMK AO2
KEGE 171744Z 1718/1818 08008KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 OVC050
TEMPO 1718/1720 3SM -SHRASN BKN010
FM172000 25016G24KT P6SM SCT035 BKN050
FM180000 24008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
FM180400 12005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070
METAR KEGE 172056Z 27007KT 10SM OVC065 06/00 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP127
T00560000 53004 $
METAR KEGE 171956Z 24016KT 10SM BKN065 OVC095 05/00 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25028/1932 SLP124 T00500000 $
METAR KEGE 171856Z 24015G18KT 10SM SCT034 BKN048 OVC060 06/00 A2993 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 1806 SLP120 T00560000 $
KASE 171744Z 1718/1818 35007KT 3SM -SHSN BKN015 BKN040
TEMPO 1718/1720 1 1/2SM -SHSN BR OVC015
FM172000 35008G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN040 PROB30 1720/1724
3SM -SHSN BR OVC015
FM180000 21005KT P6SM BKN040
FM181200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060
METAR KASE 172053Z 01006KT 10SM SCT017 OVC057 03/00 A2996 RMK AO2 SNE04
SLP103 P0001 60001 T00280000 53004 $
SPECI KASE 172032Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT017 BKN057 03/00 A2995 RMK AO2 SNE04
P0001 T00280000 $
METAR KASE 171953Z 35008KT 6SM -SN BR BKN008 OVC014 02/00 A2995 RMK
AO2 SNB36 SLP099 P0000 T00170000
SPECI KLXV 172101Z AUTO 36009G19KT 10SM BKN028 BKN038 OVC046 01/M05
A2996 RMK AO2 T00111050
METAR KLXV 172053Z AUTO 35010G20KT 10SM SCT027 BKN038 OVC046 01/M05
A2995 RMK AO2 SLP075 60001 T00061050 53002
METAR KLXV 171953Z AUTO 32009G17KT 10SM FEW039 BKN060 OVC070 M01/M06
A2994 RMK AO2 SNE1858 SLP076 P0000 T10061061
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Rangely - 07:03:27 MST / 16:56:52 MST
Grand Junction - 07:00:11 MST / 16:58:19 MST
Steamboat Springs - 06:56:33 MST / 16:48:05 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/17/25 21:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...270/021
14000 FT MSL...257/014
13300 FT MSL...239/011
13000 FT MSL...247/014
12500 FT MSL...222/010
12000 FT MSL...244/015
11700 FT MSL...211/008
11100 FT MSL...209/009
11000 FT MSL...236/014
10400 FT MSL...238/014
10300 FT MSL...241/010
10100 FT MSL...237/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1759 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1055 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
Showers will continue through the afternoon with mountain snow
and valley rain, particularly at KASE, KHDN, KGUC, KEGE and
KRIL with periods of MVFR/IFR and ILS breakpoints being reached
due to lower CIGS. This current system will exit this evening
with generally improving conditions and higher ceilings this
evening into the overnight, although skies still will remain SCT
to BKN.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 172115Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM OVC070 11/04 A2998 RMK AO2 T01090041
METAR KAJZ 172055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 11/04 A2998 RMK AO2
T01080040
METAR KAJZ 172035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 11/04 A2997 RMK
AO2 T01060043
KMTJ 171744Z 1718/1818 31005KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060 PROB30 1718/1720
5SM -SHRA BKN035
FM172000 27008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
FM180200 14007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
METAR KMTJ 172053Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN070 09/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP123
T00940017 53001
METAR KMTJ 171953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 09/01 A2998 RMK
AO2 SLP118 T00890011
METAR KMTJ 171853Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM FEW047 OVC065 08/02 A2998 RMK
AO2 SLP121 T00830017
METAR KGUC 172056Z AUTO 27014G21KT 10SM SCT055 06/M04 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP128 6//// T00611039 55001 $
METAR KGUC 171956Z AUTO 27013G19KT 10SM BKN040 OVC060 05/M03 A2996
RMK AO2 PK WND 26027/1917 SLP126 T00501028 $
METAR KGUC 171856Z AUTO 26013G20KT 10SM BKN032 BKN040 OVC085 06/M02
A2995 RMK AO2 RAE38 SLP120 P0000 T00561017 $
METAR K7BM 172115Z AUTO 27018G31KT 220V300 10SM SCT029 SCT038 01/M07
A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 172055Z AUTO 27019G34KT 210V300 10SM SCT018 BKN029 OVC042
02/M07 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 172035Z AUTO 27024G32KT 10SM SCT018 BKN024 OVC041 01/M06
A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 172115Z AUTO 25018G28KT 10SM SCT065 SCT070 OVC080 08/M07
A2989 RMK AO2 T00751075
METAR KAEJ 172055Z AUTO 25021G27KT 10SM SCT065 BKN075 07/M07 A2990 RMK
AO2 T00741073
METAR KAEJ 172035Z AUTO 26016G23KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 08/M07 A2989
RMK AO2 T00761068
METAR KANK 172115Z AUTO 26019G29KT 10SM BKN080 08/M06 A2988 RMK AO2
PK WND 25029/2113 T00821056 $
METAR KANK 172055Z AUTO 27014G34KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
25034/2044 T00791056 55007 $
METAR KANK 172035Z AUTO 27013G30KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28033/2023 T00791054 $
METAR KMYP 172115Z AUTO BKN001 OVC008 M06/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 172055Z AUTO OVC001 M05/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 172035Z AUTO OVC001 M05/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 171744Z 1718/1818 32007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
FM171900 26008G18KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
FM180200 14006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM181200 13004KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KTEX 172115Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT049 02/M03 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172055Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM BKN049 02/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172035Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM BKN043 BKN049 01/M02 A3006 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 172115Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172055Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172035Z AUTO 30020G26KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 172053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC044 08/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP141
6//// T00780017 56004
METAR KCEZ 171953Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC046 08/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00780011
METAR KCEZ 171853Z AUTO SCT031 SCT043 OVC055 08/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00780011 PWINO PNO $
KDRO 171744Z 1718/1818 24008KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040
FM172000 25011G18KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
FM180200 36005KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
METAR KDRO 172053Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM BKN055 06/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP155
60001 T00610011 56004
METAR KDRO 171953Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM FEW022 BKN038 OVC050 05/02 A3003
RMK AO2 RAB32E53 SLP160 P0001 T00500017
METAR KDRO 171853Z AUTO 25010G18KT 10SM FEW024 BKN044 OVC055 06/01
A3003 RMK AO2 SLP153 T00610011
METAR KPSO 172115Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM FEW046 BKN050 04/M01 A3006 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 172055Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM BKN050 04/M00 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 172035Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM BKN050 04/M01 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 172115Z AUTO OVC001 M06/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 172055Z AUTO OVC001 M05/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 172035Z AUTO OVC001 M06/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 171803Z 1718/1818 26014G24KT P6SM FEW050 SCT200
FM180000 22008KT P6SM SCT200
FM180200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 172052Z AUTO 29016G24KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01111083 55003
METAR KALS 171952Z AUTO 31010G20KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31029/1933 WSHFT 1909 SLP086 T01061078
SPECI KALS 171929Z AUTO 31016G25KT 10SM FEW070 11/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
WSHFT 1909 T01061078
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Vail - 06:52:41 MST / 16:48:15 MST
Durango - 06:53:22 MST / 16:59:40 MST
Alamosa - 06:45:47 MST / 16:51:17 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/17/25 21:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...270/021
14000 FT MSL...257/014
13300 FT MSL...239/011
13000 FT MSL...247/014
12500 FT MSL...222/010
12000 FT MSL...244/015
11700 FT MSL...211/008
11100 FT MSL...209/009
11000 FT MSL...236/014
10400 FT MSL...238/014
10300 FT MSL...241/010
10100 FT MSL...237/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1759 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1055 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
Showers will continue through the afternoon with mountain snow
and valley rain, particularly at KASE, KHDN, KGUC, KEGE and
KRIL with periods of MVFR/IFR and ILS breakpoints being reached
due to lower CIGS. This current system will exit this evening
with generally improving conditions and higher ceilings this
evening into the overnight, although skies still will remain SCT
to BKN.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB06KT P6SM OVC050
FM181200 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA OVC025
METAR KPGA 172053Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM BKN065 11/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01110056 56011
METAR KPGA 171953Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM OVC060 11/05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01110050
METAR KPGA 171853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 11/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01060039
METAR KRQE 172053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM BKN032 08/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP127
T00780000 56012
SPECI KRQE 172011Z AUTO 25011G16KT 10SM BKN031 07/01 A3004 RMK AO2
T00720006
METAR KRQE 171953Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM BKN029 07/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00670000
Flagstaff (KFSX) 11/17/25 21:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...217/007
10000 FT MSL...211/009
9300 FT MSL...207/009
9000 FT MSL...199/010
8600 FT MSL...187/008
7500 FT MSL...290/008
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2047 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...Monday 17/18Z through Tuesday 18/18Z...For KFLG, KGCN:
Ceilings MVFR improve to VFR by 021Z before lowering to MVFR and
IFR by 06Z Tuesday. For other terminals: VFR lowering to MVFR by
03-06Z. Rain showers with embedded thunderstorms possible as soon
as 03Z Tuesday, becoming widespread 06Z onward. Winds SW 10kts
this afternoon, light and variable or terrain driven overnight.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 18/18Z through Thursday 20/18Z...Some periods of
VFR possible, but MVFR to IFR will be more likely. Numerous rounds
of showers with embedded thunderstorms possible. Snow level lowers
enough to possibly impact KFLG, KGCN. Winds S-SW 10-15kts, gusts
20-25kts.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 172034Z 1721/1824 18012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM172300 15008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
FM181800 33006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
METAR KSLC 172054Z 17012KT 10SM SCT065 SCT085 BKN220 13/02 A2988 RMK AO2
SLP099 T01280017 56007 $
METAR KSLC 171954Z 18014KT 10SM BKN065 BKN085 BKN220 12/02 A2989 RMK
AO2 SLP101 T01220017 $
METAR KSLC 171854Z 19014G22KT 10SM FEW045 SCT065 SCT080 SCT200 12/02
A2990 RMK AO2 SLP105 T01170022 $
KVEL 171744Z 1718/1818 10006KT P6SM FEW015 SCT040
FM172000 14007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT060
FM180000 24004KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060
METAR KVEL 172053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW080 11/03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01060028 58001
METAR KVEL 171953Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM FEW032 SCT049 10/02 A2990 RMK
AO2 SLP103 T01000022
METAR KVEL 171853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW019 SCT026 OVC040 08/03 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP108 T00830033
METAR KPUC 172053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT025 OVC055 07/01 A2994 RMK
AO2 SLP145 T00720011 58004
SPECI KPUC 172009Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT020 OVC055 07/01 A2995 RMK AO2
T00720011
METAR KPUC 171953Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN020 OVC055 06/02 A2995 RMK
AO2 SLP149 T00610017
KCNY 171744Z 1718/1818 33008KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060
FM172000 24008KT P6SM SCT045 BKN070
FM180200 17006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM180600 11005KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KCNY 172053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM FEW046 BKN070 12/03 A2992 RMK
AO2 SLP114 T01170028 56007
METAR KCNY 171953Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW049 BKN070 12/04 A2992 RMK
AO2 SLP118 T01170044
METAR KCNY 171853Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM FEW037 OVC070 12/04 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP120 T01170044
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 11/17/25 21:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...020/003
20000 FT MSL...055/003
19000 FT MSL...302/008
18000 FT MSL...021/003
17700 FT MSL...009/003
15500 FT MSL...298/006
13600 FT MSL...009/004
9800 FT MSL...073/008
9000 FT MSL...305/004
9000 FT MSL...069/004
8000 FT MSL...017/002
7500 FT MSL...068/003
7000 FT MSL...275/005
6900 FT MSL...147/002
6700 FT MSL...083/007
6600 FT MSL...124/002
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions are expected throughout the day at
the SLC terminal, though cigs should remain at or below 6000 feet
AGL through much of the morning. Southerly winds are anticipated
throughout the day with a 20 percent chance of a late wind shift to
the northwest.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Valley rain and mountain snow
focused primarily over northern Utah and southwest Wyoming this
morning is expected to taper off by the early afternoon. VFR
conditions will prevail for much of the airspace, with MVFR/IFR cigs
for northern Utah locations above 7000 feet this morning in snow.
VFR conditions are expected to become widespread by early afternoon.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 171727Z 1718/1818 23014G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
FM180000 19008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
FM180300 15006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150=
METAR KEVW 172053Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM BKN022 OVC028 03/M01 A2992 RMK
AO2 SLP117 T00331006 53003 $
METAR KEVW 171953Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM BKN017 OVC022 03/00 A2992 RMK
AO2 SLP117 T00280000 $
SPECI KEVW 171902Z AUTO 23019KT 10SM FEW014 OVC020 02/00 A2991 RMK AO2
T00220000 $
KRKS 171737Z 1718/1818 26025G35KT 6SM -RA OVC015
FM172000 26018G25KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN040
FM172300 26010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
FM180300 22007KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 172054Z AUTO 25020G27KT 10SM FEW019 SCT024 OVC050 04/01 A2986
RMK AO2 PK WND 26029/2012 SLP101 60000 T00390011 53005
SPECI KRKS 172042Z AUTO 25019G29KT 10SM SCT021 OVC050 04/01 A2986 RMK
AO2 PK WND 26029/2012 T00390011
SPECI KRKS 172016Z AUTO 25022G29KT 10SM BKN020 OVC048 04/01 A2985 RMK
AO2 PK WND 26029/2012 T00390011
KRWL 171740Z 1718/1818 23025G37KT 4SM -RASN OVC025 PROB30
1720/1724
2SM -SN BKN009
FM180000 25016G24KT P6SM VCSH BKN025
FM180400 25014KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
FM181200 23010KT P6SM SCT100
SPECI KRWL 172118Z AUTO 23017G29KT 10SM OVC015 03/02 A2981 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23029/2110 T00330017
METAR KRWL 172053Z AUTO 23018G28KT 10SM OVC012 03/02 A2980 RMK AO2
PK WND 24029/2017 UPE1954 SLP073 P0000 60001 T00330017 53005
SPECI KRWL 172002Z AUTO 23018G29KT 10SM OVC011 02/01 A2978 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23029/1957 UPE1954 P0000 T00220011
KLAR 171740Z 1718/1818 26024G36KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM180300 27015KT P6SM BKN050
FM181200 24008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KLAR 172053Z AUTO 26025G34KT 10SM FEW065 BKN085 07/M04 A2975 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25038/2023 SLP026 T00721044 55003
METAR KLAR 171953Z AUTO 25027G37KT 10SM OVC070 07/M06 A2974 RMK AO2
PK WND 27039/1931 SLP024 T00671056
METAR KLAR 171853Z AUTO 25021G30KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 06/M05 A2975
RMK AO2 PK WND 25030/1846 SLP030 T00611050
KCYS 171740Z 1718/1818 28022G38KT P6SM SCT100 OVC150
FM180500 30018G26KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
FM180900 29012KT P6SM SCT050 SCT080
FM181500 26008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCYS 172053Z AUTO 27018G29KT 10SM OVC100 09/M05 A2971 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27030/2008 SLP017 T00941050 56003 $
METAR KCYS 171953Z AUTO 27020G30KT 10SM BKN095 09/M06 A2971 RMK AO2
PK WND 25035/1927 SLP018 T00941056 $
METAR KCYS 171853Z AUTO 28024G32KT 10SM OVC110 10/M06 A2971 RMK AO2
PK WND 27032/1851 SLP019 T01001061 $
Riverton (KRIW) 11/17/25 21:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...013/004
25000 FT MSL...028/002
24000 FT MSL...311/001
22000 FT MSL...240/001
20000 FT MSL...214/001
19000 FT MSL...344/006
18000 FT MSL...359/015
17000 FT MSL...341/014
16000 FT MSL...360/016
15000 FT MSL...355/016
14000 FT MSL...357/014
13500 FT MSL...001/012
13000 FT MSL...008/011
12000 FT MSL...013/011
11200 FT MSL...016/011
11000 FT MSL...016/012
10000 FT MSL...003/015
10000 FT MSL...003/015
9000 FT MSL...351/017
9000 FT MSL...351/017
8200 FT MSL...343/015
8000 FT MSL...342/015
7300 FT MSL...331/011
7000 FT MSL...328/010
6700 FT MSL...311/008
6200 FT MSL...266/006
6000 FT MSL...269/007
6000 FT MSL...249/007
Cheyenne (KCYS) 11/17/25 21:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
29000 FT MSL...353/024
28000 FT MSL...003/027
27000 FT MSL...355/041
26000 FT MSL...338/035
25000 FT MSL...332/033
24000 FT MSL...329/033
23000 FT MSL...325/032
22000 FT MSL...319/033
21000 FT MSL...313/034
20000 FT MSL...307/034
19000 FT MSL...296/034
18000 FT MSL...293/034
17000 FT MSL...292/023
16000 FT MSL...295/024
15000 FT MSL...286/030
14100 FT MSL...292/023
14000 FT MSL...282/029
13000 FT MSL...280/024
12400 FT MSL...276/026
12000 FT MSL...275/030
11000 FT MSL...276/031
10600 FT MSL...269/036
10000 FT MSL...274/032
9000 FT MSL...273/032
9000 FT MSL...271/032
8000 FT MSL...271/032
7400 FT MSL...290/023
7100 FT MSL...276/033
7000 FT MSL...282/021
6600 FT MSL...301/019
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1956 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1117 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
IFR to MVFR conditions are noted at several terminals late this
morning as a midlevel low moves east into the Great Plains. Given
that we are now on the backside of this system, we do expect some
improvement through the afternoon. Still, low ceilings will persist
through most of the overnight hours before lifting by late Tuesday
morning. There is some indication that there may be some fog at
KJAC, KBPI, and KPNA, but confidence is too low to add to TAFs for
now. Gusty winds will be seen this afternoon at KCPR and KRKS,
decreasing after sunset.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1752 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1043 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
Periods of MVFR to potential IFR expected as rain or rain/snow
move through the region through this evening. Snow mix expected
to be relegated to KRWL only, with KLAR/KCYS/KSNY missing the
bulk of any precipitation though a passing shower cannot be
ruled out, but too low to include in TAFs. Gusty winds through
the nighttime hours with speeds 15-25 knots and gusts up to 40
knots expected, but by tomorrow morning all sites should see
winds lessened. CIGs start on the mid to low side, producing
some of the aforementioned MVFR to IFR conditions primarily at
KRWL/KBFF/KCDR/KAIA, with clouds lifting overnight as the system
departs precipitation exits the area.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 172115Z AUTO 29020KT 10SM -DZ SCT038 BKN050 OVC080 13/M02
A2969 RMK AO2 T01301020
METAR KIBM 172055Z AUTO 32008G25KT 10SM RA SCT032 BKN050 OVC090 12/00
A2969 RMK AO2 T01171005
METAR KIBM 172035Z AUTO 32010G32KT 10SM SCT038 BKN080 OVC095 13/M02
A2969 RMK AO2 T01281019
KSNY 171740Z 1718/1818 32018G26KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM180000 31014G24KT P6SM BKN060
FM180900 31012KT P6SM BKN050
FM181500 33008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSNY 172053Z AUTO 34016KT 10SM SCT095 14/M02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP020
T01441017 55009
METAR KSNY 171953Z AUTO 31017G24KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND
30026/1928 SLP015 T01611033
METAR KSNY 171853Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP019
T01391011
METAR KOGA 172115Z AUTO 31010G16KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A2963 RMK AO2
T01550021
METAR KOGA 172055Z AUTO 30016KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A2963 RMK AO2
T01660012
METAR KOGA 172035Z AUTO 31017G20KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A2963 RMK AO2
T01720020
METAR KIML 172053Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP029
T01830017 55006
METAR KIML 171953Z AUTO 34012G20KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP029
T01720022
METAR KIML 171853Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP037
T01610039
KMCK 171741Z 1718/1818 33008KT P6SM FEW250
FM171900 33012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM172200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
FM180300 27006KT P6SM SCT250
FM180600 27010KT P6SM OVC070 WS009/25030KT
FM181000 31009KT P6SM FEW110
FM181700 35006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 172053Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP029
T01670044 56004
METAR KMCK 171953Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP029
T01610050
METAR KMCK 171853Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP031
T01440056
North Platte (KLNX) 11/17/25 21:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7000 FT MSL...283/024
4700 FT MSL...005/011
4100 FT MSL...301/013
4000 FT MSL...325/012
3600 FT MSL...328/008
3400 FT MSL...340/008
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1959 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1122 AM CST Mon Nov 17 2025
Stratus with MVFR ceilings will persist across central and
northern Nebraska this afternoon. Additional low stratus then
expands into the Sandhills tonight, with CIGs lowering to low
end MVFR/IFR for terminals north of I-80. Scattered rain showers
are also possible this afternoon and evening, with brief MVFR
visibilities possible.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 171728Z 1718/1818 35014G22KT P6SM SKC
FM172100 32010KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 27007KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 29009KT P6SM FEW250 WS005/32030KT
FM181600 33008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 172053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP025
T01830006 56005
METAR KGLD 171953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP026
T01720017
METAR KGLD 171853Z AUTO 35007G17KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP027
T01720022
KGCK 172058Z 1721/1818 30015G24KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 25009KT P6SM FEW250
FM181000 32009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 172054Z 30017G26KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP022
T02221022 55006
METAR KGCK 171954Z 31014G23KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP018
T02281022
METAR KGCK 171854Z 29013KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP023
T02170011
METAR KLBL 172056Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP034
6//// T02331022 56016 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171956Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP038
T02331011 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171856Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP041
T02280000 PNO $
METAR KEHA 172115Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A2971 RMK AO2
T02341055
METAR KEHA 172055Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A2971 RMK AO2
T02341053
METAR KEHA 172035Z AUTO 25009KT 210V270 10SM CLR 24/M05 A2971 RMK AO2
T02371052
Goodland (KGLD) 11/17/25 21:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...262/025
10000 FT MSL...245/018
9000 FT MSL...247/015
8000 FT MSL...286/016
7000 FT MSL...293/010
7000 FT MSL...298/010
6200 FT MSL...324/009
6000 FT MSL...321/009
5400 FT MSL...331/009
5000 FT MSL...338/009
4700 FT MSL...333/009
4300 FT MSL...327/010
4000 FT MSL...324/010
4000 FT MSL...324/011
Dodge City (KDDC) 11/17/25 21:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...267/001
13900 FT MSL...252/001
12000 FT MSL...021/002
11700 FT MSL...359/004
11000 FT MSL...284/004
10000 FT MSL...265/015
9800 FT MSL...244/008
9000 FT MSL...262/020
8300 FT MSL...261/013
8000 FT MSL...269/017
7100 FT MSL...273/013
7000 FT MSL...273/016
6000 FT MSL...276/013
6000 FT MSL...278/016
5200 FT MSL...284/013
5000 FT MSL...283/017
4300 FT MSL...284/014
4000 FT MSL...282/017
3800 FT MSL...282/016
3200 FT MSL...279/016
3000 FT MSL...280/016
3000 FT MSL...280/016
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1954 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1029 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
VFR conditions forecast for the TAFs. Winds will be strongest
for the next two to three hours then decline. Winds will become
light before 0z then be variable. A wind shift will happen
tonight as a reinforcing shot of cold air moves in from the
northwest. Behind the secondary cold front winds will turn to
the northwest. There may be low level wind shear after 6z once
the front moves through, which may last well into the morning.
Ceilings below VFR should remain north of KMCK through the TAF.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2035 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1115 AM CST Mon Nov 17 2025
Gusty west winds can be expected this afternoon as a dryline
crosses western Kansas. Wind gusts as high as 20 to 25 knots
possible at times. This dryline will be followed by a weak cold
front overnight, which will shift the winds from westerly to
north northwest. The gusty winds during the afternoon will
decrease to around 10 knots between 00Z and 03Z Tuesday. An
upper level trough/low will cross western Kansas late
today/early tonight. Only some high level moisture will
accompany this system so VFR conditions can be expected over the
next 24 hours.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 171720Z 1718/1818 28017G25KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 26016KT P6SM FEW250
FM172300 23010KT P6SM FEW250
FM181700 01005KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 172053Z AUTO 22013G20KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP011
T02441039 56020
METAR KGUY 171953Z AUTO 29011G24KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP016
T02441056
METAR KGUY 171853Z AUTO 26011G17KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP020
T02331033
KDHT 171720Z 1718/1818 24020G29KT P6SM FEW250
FM172200 23016KT P6SM FEW250
FM180000 22013KT P6SM FEW250
FM181100 30006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 172053Z AUTO 24012G21KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP041
T02171039 56014
METAR KDHT 171953Z AUTO 25015G22KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP044
T02111039
METAR KDHT 171853Z AUTO 26018G25KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27026/1804 SLP048 T02061039
Amarillo (KAMA) 11/17/25 21:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...266/028
9200 FT MSL...258/030
9000 FT MSL...255/026
8000 FT MSL...253/028
8000 FT MSL...253/025
7000 FT MSL...255/029
6900 FT MSL...255/029
6100 FT MSL...253/029
6000 FT MSL...255/029
5300 FT MSL...254/029
5000 FT MSL...255/029
4600 FT MSL...255/029
4200 FT MSL...259/029
4000 FT MSL...272/027
4000 FT MSL...264/029
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1756 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1108 AM CST Mon Nov 17 2025
VFR conditions expected to continue through the 18Z TAF period. A
period of gusty winds around 35 kts for KAMA should be coming to
an end shortly with those winds speeds gradually decreasing going
into the 00Z Tuesday period.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 171738Z 1718/1818 VRB05KT P6SM BKN060
FM172100 28006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250
FM180200 06006KT P6SM BKN200
FM180800 09006KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KFMN 172053Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC060 10/00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01000000 56005
METAR KFMN 171953Z VRB03KT 10SM OVC060 11/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01060006
METAR KFMN 171853Z 27007KT 10SM SCT037 OVC060 10/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01000011
KLVS 171738Z 1718/1818 24018G28KT P6SM SKC
FM172200 21011KT P6SM FEW050 BKN250
FM180200 28008KT P6SM BKN200
FM181000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KLVS 172053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP037 T01561078
56012
METAR KLVS 171953Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP035
T01501056
METAR KLVS 171853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP038
T01501067
METAR KRTN 172053Z AUTO 26019G30KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND
28033/2001 SLP051 T01501078 55008
METAR KRTN 171953Z AUTO 26016G28KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND
23028/1949 SLP050 T01501078
METAR KRTN 171853Z AUTO 25019G26KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26031/1814 SLP048 T01391050
METAR KCAO 171955Z AUTO A2979 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO PNO
Albuquerque (KABX) 11/17/25 21:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...275/016
14900 FT MSL...273/020
13000 FT MSL...271/026
12000 FT MSL...277/017
11500 FT MSL...282/015
11000 FT MSL...286/012
10300 FT MSL...265/014
8500 FT MSL...278/014
8000 FT MSL...267/009
7000 FT MSL...284/010
6500 FT MSL...291/006
6300 FT MSL...301/008
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2046 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1038 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
Areas of MVFR low cigs around KGUP and the northern high terrain
this morning will lift to VFR thru this afternoon. West winds
will be the primary impact along and east of the central mt chain
where gusts up to 40KT are likely in areas from KRTN to KCQC and
KTCC thru 3pm. A thick batch of cirrus will spread northeast over
the entire area this evening followed by VFR cigs near 070 moving
into western NM after midnight. There is a 5-10% chance that MVFR
cigs redevelop around KGUP and KFMN before sunrise Tuesday with
higher chances for mt obscurations in the Tusas/San Juan Mts.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 171800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2509-03 2812-07 3015-16 2510-28 990045 281955 272558
BCE 2619-04 2630-15 2636-28 255345 245255 234959
LND 3318+00 3618-05 3611-17 0314-28 032445 042856 301453
RKS 2939 3131-07 3317-17 3315-28 042545 032956 292454
GJT 2619-02 2822-07 3036-17 3042-30 294745 306354 274852
FMN 2917-01 2822-07 2848-15 2770-27 268043 268253 256957
ABQ 2819+00 2831-02 2739-13 2655-26 267342 257552 257459
MBW 2743 2832-06 3014-19 0315-30 044746 052852 241150
DEN 2826+01 2829-05 2729-21 2536-35 244545 245244 255048
PUB 2839+02 2845-04 2540-19 2465-30 259541 248550 247654
ALS 2734-05 2754-17 2686-27 269242 268351 256554
TCC 2627 2740+04 2640+02 2641-11 2657-25 266142 266452 266659
BFF 3024 2931-01 2919-06 2214-20 1408-32 182144 213347 232650
GLD 3120 2924+02 2424-04 2351-16 2362-28 237243 237450 256351
GCK 2926+11 2519+05 2327-01 2349-13 2457-26 246743 247153 246653
GAG 2525+13 2435+07 2439+00 2448-13 2454-26 255642 266352 256255
AMA 2729 2535+05 2540+02 2446-12 2548-25 265742 266252 256557
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1605 2009-01 2409-06 2520-16 2425-30 181846 161754 242659
BCE 2416-05 2120-16 2230-29 234644 234854 245257
LND 3309+02 3409-04 3114-16 3011-27 340745 351056 321059
RKS 2822 3011-06 2917-16 2819-27 310545 060556 272658
GJT 2309+00 2615-06 2832-16 2730-27 262845 264254 264658
FMN 2809+00 2821-04 2628-14 2542-27 256143 256953 256158
ABQ 2912+03 2724+00 2535-13 2549-25 257242 258052 257560
MBW 2941 3132-05 3430-16 3429-28 353146 353456 312855
DEN 2938+02 3319-04 3141-16 3046-28 324446 304153 285052
PUB 3030+04 3130-03 3042-15 2852-28 278244 278552 276554
ALS 2919-02 2844-14 2755-27 276743 267553 266859
TCC 2528 2720+06 2831+03 2536-12 2652-25 267042 267652 267359
BFF 2829 2920-01 2721-06 3230-18 3533-31 364646 362550 291950
GLD 2214 2523+02 2631-06 2736-20 2949-33 276242 277144 265449
GCK 2618+12 2625+03 2735-03 2661-16 2689-27 760143 269851 267054
GAG 2526+12 2522+05 2635+01 2553-12 2562-25 267742 258052 267157
AMA 2528 2721+06 2735+02 2641-12 2655-25 267142 267252 267258
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2111-01 2116-07 1817-17 1819-31 213847 223654 223355
BCE 1813-05 2021-18 2126-30 227346 226151 225054
LND 9900+00 2610-05 2617-17 2322-30 222547 212755 233457
RKS 2611 2610-06 2312-16 2220-30 233847 233854 234057
GJT 9900-01 2312-06 1919-16 2336-28 235445 236553 236257
FMN 9900+00 2411-04 2329-14 2344-26 236142 238152 237757
ABQ 2710+02 2420-01 2437-13 2346-25 235740 247251 248058
MBW 2828 3113-05 2516-16 2216-28 232346 243054 254558
DEN 3608+03 2306-03 2720-14 2632-27 264645 266453 256658
PUB 1007+03 2608-02 2621-15 2643-26 266343 258352 267558
ALS 2609-01 2421-14 2440-26 256142 248052 258158
TCC 2818 2823+06 2620+01 2637-12 2443-24 246040 257550 258559
BFF 3230 3320+01 3425-04 3018-15 3121-28 293045 283155 274958
GLD 3438 3337+02 3231-01 2931-13 2839-27 286144 277552 277357
GCK 3328+08 3028+04 2930+00 2739-13 2755-25 277442 269151 278258
GAG 3319+12 2821+06 2628+02 2739-11 2652-24 266641 267951 268458
AMA 3410 2721+07 2627+02 2638-11 2546-24 256240 267550 268759
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