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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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334 NZUS99 KBOU 171449 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 0845 MDT Friday, October 17, 2025 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 171356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP111 T00330006 $ METAR KFNL 171256Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP112 T00221006 $ METAR KFNL 171156Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00220000 10111 20022 58002 $ METAR KGXY 171356Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM CLR 03/00 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP135 T00280000 $ METAR KGXY 171256Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP136 T00111011 FZRANO $ METAR KGXY 171156Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00111011 10089 20006 57003 FZRANO $ METAR KLMO 171435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2995 RMK AO2 T00900003 METAR KLMO 171415Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2995 RMK AO2 T00691002 METAR KLMO 171355Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 T00441006 METAR KBDU 171435Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171415Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171355Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 171435Z AUTO 29003KT 9SM CLR 07/M00 A2993 RMK AO2 T00701002 METAR KEIK 171415Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 05/M00 A2992 RMK AO2 T00551001 METAR KEIK 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M00 A2992 RMK AO2 T00261003 KBJC 171128Z 1712/1812 28008KT P6SM FEW080 TEMPO 1712/1715 27010G18KT FM172100 05006KT P6SM FEW090 FEW200 FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200 FM180500 25015G28KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KBJC 171348Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2994 METAR KBJC 171256Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2994 METAR KBJC 171151Z 26013KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2994 RMK LLWS KDEN 171422Z 1714/1818 21011KT P6SM FEW070 FM171600 24009KT P6SM FEW080 FM171800 28007KT P6SM FEW090 FM172000 36007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW200 FM172300 07007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT220 FM180200 13008KT P6SM SCT200 FM180400 22010KT P6SM SCT200 FM181500 25008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM181700 35018G28KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100 METAR KDEN 171353Z 20010KT 10SM FEW070 06/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00610006 METAR KDEN 171253Z 20010KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP092 T00670011 METAR KDEN 171153Z 23009KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP096 T00610028 10072 20033 56002 KBKF 170900Z 1709/1815 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2990INS TX17/1722Z TN05/1713Z METAR KBKF 171358Z 20004KT 10SM FEW100 05/00 A2992 RMK AO2A SLP103 T00510003 METAR KBKF 171258Z 18007KT 10SM FEW120 03/00 A2992 RMK AO2A SLP103 T00340003 METAR KBKF 171158Z 21006KT 10SM FEW120 05/02 A2994 RMK AO2A SLP099 T00450019 10079 20028 55005 KAPA 171128Z 1712/1812 17005KT P6SM FEW080 FM171600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 FM171900 01007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW200 FM180200 14007KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KAPA 171353Z 12003KT 10SM FEW100 04/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP121 T00391017 METAR KAPA 171253Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP121 T00280000 METAR KAPA 171153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 04/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP115 T00440011 10089 20033 55003 METAR KFMM 171435Z AUTO 25005KT 5SM BR CLR 06/04 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171415Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171355Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 03/03 A2992 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 171353Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP115 T00440028 METAR KAKO 171253Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP118 T00170011 METAR KAKO 171153Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP111 T00330022 10078 20011 55004 METAR KLIC 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP121 T00111006 METAR KLIC 171255Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP135 T10281033 METAR KLIC 171155Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP113 T10221033 10089 21022 58001 METAR KHEQ 171435Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2990 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171415Z AUTO 33007G15KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2988 RMK AO2 METAR KHEQ 171355Z AUTO 33010G16KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2987 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171434Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171414Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 171354Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171435Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2992 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171415Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171355Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 171353Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00560033 METAR KITR 171253Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP103 T00390028 METAR KITR 171153Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP103 70005 T00390028 10117 20039 52003 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/17/2025 Fort Collins - 07:14:05 MDT / 18:16:55 MDT Denver - 07:12:45 MDT / 18:17:24 MDT Sterling - 07:06:46 MDT / 18:09:24 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 10/17/25 14:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 13000 FT MSL...280/017 12000 FT MSL...289/015 11200 FT MSL...296/016 11000 FT MSL...282/014 10000 FT MSL...291/018 10000 FT MSL...303/017 9000 FT MSL...292/017 8800 FT MSL...260/011 8000 FT MSL...254/005 8000 FT MSL...254/005 7200 FT MSL...248/007 6600 FT MSL...277/012 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1140 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/... Issued at 540 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 VFR conditions will persist through Saturday morning. Winds will shift more SW-W through 17Z, but there is some uncertainty beyond that. Overall, there is moderate confidence (60-70% chance) that winds eventually become more W-NW-N 17Z-20Z, before an anticyclone develops and winds turn more N-NE-E 21Z-24Z. Even if winds don`t conform to the above, they should stay light and less than 8-10 kts. The exception would be at KBJC where a little mountain wave enhancement could bring occasional gusts to around 20 kts this morning and gusts to 25-30 knots after 05Z tonight. For KDEN and KAPA tonight, look for a return to normal S/SW winds 02Z-12Z. The next concern will be a cold front which arrives late Saturday morning. While no precipitation or low clouds are expected, we will likely (70-80% chance) see a blast of strong, gusty northerly winds. We expect those to increase 16Z-18Z with potential gusts to 35-40 kts behind the front. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 171435Z AUTO 20009G20KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3015 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171415Z AUTO 21010G20KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171355Z AUTO 21011G20KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 171355Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 01/M00 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP134 T00141002 METAR KAFF 171255Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP125 T00071012 METAR KAFF 171155Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00051011 10079 21002 57005 KCOS 171120Z 1712/1812 35006KT P6SM FEW250 FM171600 16008KT P6SM SKC FM171800 18014KT P6SM SKC FM180200 06006KT P6SM SKC FM180400 36008KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KCOS 171354Z 15006KT 10SM FEW160 04/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP125 T00440017 METAR KCOS 171254Z 19011KT 10SM FEW120 04/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP125 T00440011 METAR KCOS 171154Z 03003KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00500006 10094 20028 58003 METAR KFLY 171435Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM 07/02 A3002 RMK AO2 T00710024 METAR KFLY 171415Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM 06/02 A3002 RMK AO2 T00570017 METAR KFLY 171355Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM 05/01 A3001 RMK AO2 T00450013 KFCS 171200Z 1712/1818 30006KT 9999 SKC QNH3000INS BECMG 1716/1717 170009KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS BECMG 1802/1803 30009KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS BECMG 1806/1807 01009KT 9999 SKC QNH2992INS TX20/1721Z TN08/1713Z METAR KFCS 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP135 T00440009 $ METAR KFCS 171255Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP125 T00710016 $ METAR KFCS 171155Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 07/M00 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP123 T00661004 10113 20061 55003 $ KPUB 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060 TEMPO 1712/1714 BKN060 FM171800 17008KT P6SM SKC FM180200 04006KT P6SM SKC FM180600 30006KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KPUB 171353Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP122 T00670022 $ METAR KPUB 171253Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP120 T00440017 $ METAR KPUB 171153Z 27006KT 10SM FEW070 06/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00560028 10117 20044 53002 $ METAR KVTP 171435Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171415Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171355Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3023 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 171354Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00501033 $ METAR KTAD 171254Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP126 T00331039 $ METAR KTAD 171154Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM SCT020 04/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP113 T00441033 10089 20039 53004 $ METAR KLAA 171353Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP117 T00720056 METAR KLAA 171253Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00500039 METAR KLAA 171153Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP098 T00500044 10133 20050 53016 METAR KSPD 171356Z AUTO 31007KT 09/06 A2994 RMK AO1 SLP100 T00890061 METAR KSPD 171256Z AUTO 30009KT 07/05 A2993 RMK AO1 SLP097 T00670050 METAR KSPD 171156Z AUTO 32009KT 07/06 A2992 RMK AO1 SLP086 T00720056 10111 20061 53010 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/17/2025 Burlington - 07:01:32 MDT / 18:07:05 MDT Pueblo - 07:09:50 MDT / 18:17:35 MDT Lamar - 07:01:38 MDT / 18:09:45 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 10/17/25 14:35 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 11000 FT MSL...233/015 10000 FT MSL...211/016 9000 FT MSL...210/016 8000 FT MSL...206/012 7700 FT MSL...197/015 7000 FT MSL...208/009 7000 FT MSL...200/011 6000 FT MSL...274/013 5900 FT MSL...272/010 5700 FT MSL...278/011 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1440 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 502 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours at all three TAF sites with light diurnally driven winds. KCOS may see a brief period of southerly winds in the 10-20 kt range this afternoon before returning to light northerly winds during the evening. -KT * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 02/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP186 T00220017 METAR KCAG 171253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM OVC065 03/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00280022 METAR KCAG 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT044 OVC060 03/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP181 70002 T00280017 10028 20000 55002 METAR KHDN 171356Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM OVC060 03/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00280006 $ METAR KHDN 171256Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM FEW044 OVC065 02/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP186 T00220011 FZRANO $ METAR KHDN 171156Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT038 OVC060 03/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00330006 10033 20011 55003 $ METAR KSBS 171435Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT044 SCT050 OVC060 02/01 A3010 RMK AO1 T00210014 METAR KSBS 171415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC046 01/01 A3009 RMK AO1 T00100010 METAR KSBS 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC046 01/01 A3009 RMK AO1 T00080008 METAR KC07 171435Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171415Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171355Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 METAR K33V 171435Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3009 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 171415Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM BKN046 00/M02 A3009 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 171355Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM SCT044 00/M02 A3009 RMK AO1 METAR KEEO 171353Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM FEW060 M01/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP186 T10061017 METAR KEEO 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC065 M01/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP182 T10111028 METAR KEEO 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP173 T10111022 10017 21017 55003 METAR K20V 171435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 M01/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 M01/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 M02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 171435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC048 M02/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 T10191040 METAR KGNB 171415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC048 M02/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 T10251041 METAR KGNB 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 M02/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 T10251045 METAR KC99 171435Z AUTO 30023G37KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171417Z AUTO 30022G36KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171355Z AUTO 30023G44KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 KGJT 171120Z 1712/1812 09005KT P6SM SKC FM171800 30005KT P6SM SKC FM180500 10005KT P6SM SKC METAR KGJT 171353Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP176 T00220000 METAR KGJT 171253Z 12003KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP169 T00280000 $ METAR KGJT 171153Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP162 T00281006 10056 20028 53002 $ KRIL 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM171800 27006KT P6SM FEW250 FM180300 12005KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KRIL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP192 T10061022 METAR KRIL 171253Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP190 T10111033 METAR KRIL 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP178 T10061017 10039 21006 55000 METAR K5SM 171432Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171412Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171352Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 KEGE 171120Z 1712/1812 12004KT P6SM SKC FM171800 25009KT P6SM FEW250 FM180300 11007KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KEGE 171356Z 09005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP214 T10331050 $ METAR KEGE 171256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP201 T10281056 $ METAR KEGE 171156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP190 T10221050 10017 21028 56000 FZRANO $ KASE 171120Z 1712/1812 18005KT P6SM SKC FM171800 32006KT P6SM FEW250 FM180100 22005KT P6SM FEW040 FEW250 METAR KASE 171353Z 21004KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP180 T10391067 METAR KASE 171253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP162 T10331067 METAR KASE 171153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP157 T10331067 11011 21044 58002 METAR KLXV 171353Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP169 T10781117 METAR KLXV 171253Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP164 T10831111 METAR KLXV 171153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP151 T10891111 11028 21089 56002 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/17/2025 Rangely - 07:28:24 MDT / 18:32:16 MDT Grand Junction - 07:26:26 MDT / 18:32:27 MDT Steamboat Springs - 07:21:00 MDT / 18:24:01 MDT Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1125 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 522 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 Some midlevel ceilings continue to plague the northern valleys but these should diminish shortly after sunrise. Until then, KHDN will see these clouds lingering. Elsewhere, mostly sunny skies will be the rule with VFR conditions in place for the next 24 hours. A few spots may see some gusty afternoon winds around 20kts or so. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 171435Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 T00411007 METAR KAJZ 171415Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3013 RMK AO2 T00361005 METAR KAJZ 171355Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 T00241007 KMTJ 171120Z 1712/1812 17007KT P6SM SKC FM171800 33006KT P6SM SKC FM180300 15005KT P6SM SKC METAR KMTJ 171353Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175 T00111022 METAR KMTJ 171253Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP168 T00061022 METAR KMTJ 171153Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP163 T00111022 10039 20006 56002 METAR KGUC 171356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP217 T10611078 FZRANO $ METAR KGUC 171256Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP203 T10501072 FZRANO $ METAR KGUC 171156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP197 T10501072 10000 21050 53003 FZRANO $ METAR K7BM 171435Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171415Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171355Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 171435Z AUTO 34006KT CLR 03/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 T00251078 PWINO METAR KAEJ 171415Z AUTO 31008KT CLR 01/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 T00141075 PWINO METAR KAEJ 171355Z AUTO 33006KT CLR 00/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 T00011072 PWINO METAR KANK 171435Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 T00111065 METAR KANK 171415Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 T00041065 METAR KANK 171355Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T00061071 METAR KMYP 171435Z AUTO 29023KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171415Z AUTO 29023KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171355Z AUTO 29024KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 METAR KAIB 171435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 T00231024 METAR KAIB 171415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 T00141022 METAR KAIB 171355Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 T00021026 KTEX 171120Z 1712/1812 15005KT P6SM SKC FM171700 27005KT P6SM SKC FM180300 14003KT P6SM SKC METAR KTEX 171435Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171415Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171355Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 171435Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 171415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 171355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KCEZ 171353Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP184 T10221039 METAR KCEZ 171253Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP173 T10111039 METAR KCEZ 171153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP164 T10111033 10022 21022 53000 KDRO 171120Z 1712/1812 02003KT P6SM SKC FM171800 22005KT P6SM SKC FM180300 35005KT P6SM SKC METAR KDRO 171353Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP186 T10061033 METAR KDRO 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP178 T10111028 METAR KDRO 171153Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP171 T10171028 10017 21017 53004 METAR KPSO 171435Z AUTO 19001KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 171415Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 171355Z AUTO 30001KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171435Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3024 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171415Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171355Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 KALS 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM171800 25006KT P6SM SKC FM180000 16006KT P6SM FEW070 FM180300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KALS 171352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP183 T10441056 METAR KALS 171252Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP177 T10561067 METAR KALS 171152Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP159 T10561067 10017 21061 53004 Sunrise/Sunset for 10/17/2025 Vail - 07:18:14 MDT / 18:23:04 MDT Durango - 07:21:50 MDT / 18:31:35 MDT Alamosa - 07:14:02 MDT / 18:23:24 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/17/25 14:39 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 10200 FT MSL...098/006 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1125 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 522 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 Some midlevel ceilings continue to plague the northern valleys but these should diminish shortly after sunrise. Until then, KHDN will see these clouds lingering. Elsewhere, mostly sunny skies will be the rule with VFR conditions in place for the next 24 hours. A few spots may see some gusty afternoon winds around 20kts or so. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM SKC METAR KPGA 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP158 T00720000 METAR KPGA 171253Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149 T00720000 METAR KPGA 171153Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP144 T00830000 10100 20078 53002 METAR KRQE 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP164 T10171028 $ METAR KRQE 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154 T10221033 $ METAR KRQE 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP142 T10111022 10039 21022 53002 $ Flagstaff (KFSX) 10/17/25 14:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 10000 FT MSL...050/008 9900 FT MSL...050/007 9200 FT MSL...007/016 9000 FT MSL...019/018 8600 FT MSL...007/020 8000 FT MSL...011/022 7900 FT MSL...088/025 7500 FT MSL...359/020 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1052 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION...Friday 17/12Z through Saturday 18/12Z...VFR conditions. NW-NE winds 5-10 kts, locally gusty downwind of terrain during the overnight period. OUTLOOK...Saturday 18/12Z through Monday 20/12Z...VFR conditions. NW-NE winds 5-10 kts through Sunday, becoming W 10-15 kts on Monday. Locally gusty winds downwind of the terrain during the overnight period. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 171120Z 1712/1818 14007KT P6SM FEW050 FM171900 32007KT P6SM FEW200 FM180200 15007KT P6SM SKC METAR KSLC 171354Z 14005KT 10SM FEW020 FEW050 FEW200 06/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP187 TCU DSNT NW T00560028 $ METAR KSLC 171254Z 12007KT 10SM SCT046 06/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00560028 $ METAR KSLC 171154Z 13005KT 10SM SCT210 06/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP180 70002 T00560028 10089 20056 55000 $ KVEL 171120Z 1712/1812 28004KT P6SM FEW200 FM171800 20005KT P6SM SCT200 FM180300 28005KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KVEL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP181 T00280006 METAR KVEL 171253Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP174 T00220000 METAR KVEL 171153Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP168 70005 T00330011 10061 20022 55002 METAR KPUC 171353Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP203 T00171017 METAR KPUC 171253Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP193 T00281017 METAR KPUC 171153Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP183 T00391017 10056 20028 55001 KCNY 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM SKC FM172100 27005KT P6SM SKC METAR KCNY 171353Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP172 T00330011 METAR KCNY 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP170 T00280011 $ METAR KCNY 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP161 T00390017 10072 20028 53002 $ Salt Lake City (KMTX) 10/17/25 14:33 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...264/006 19000 FT MSL...295/013 15500 FT MSL...030/003 13600 FT MSL...039/005 9000 FT MSL...317/003 9000 FT MSL...315/003 8200 FT MSL...313/004 8000 FT MSL...356/003 7500 FT MSL...304/006 6900 FT MSL...117/002 6800 FT MSL...291/004 6600 FT MSL...098/006 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1016 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION...KSLC...Southeasterly winds will transition to northwesterly around 19-20z this afternoon, with mostly clear skies and VFR conditions prevailing. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Most locations will experience light, terrain-driven winds and VFR conditions over the valid TAF period. One exception is KLGU where dense fog is very likely to develop early this morning, with conditions improving after 15z. A low chance for dense fog development off of Deer Creek Reservoir also exists at KHCR between roughly 12-15z (~20% chance). Low- to mid-level clouds over the higher terrain of northern Utah will gradually dissipate through the morning. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 171120Z 1712/1812 21006KT P6SM SCT050 FM171300 22006KT P6SM VCFG SCT003 FM171500 24012KT P6SM FEW200 FM180300 21007KT P6SM SKC= SPECI KEVW 171426Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 T10061011 SPECI KEVW 171403Z AUTO 23008KT 8SM CLR M02/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 T10171017 METAR KEVW 171353Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP198 T10111017 KRKS 171121Z 1712/1812 25015KT P6SM SCT025 SCT040 FM171600 25015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 FM171900 26018G28KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120 METAR KRKS 171354Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM FEW037 01/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 T00061011 METAR KRKS 171254Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184 T00061011 METAR KRKS 171154Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP170 70011 T00111011 10033 20011 55006 KRWL 171320Z 1713/1812 22015G25KT P6SM BKN015 FM171500 24025G35KT P6SM SCT050 FM172100 25020G30KT P6SM SCT150 SPECI KRWL 171426Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM FEW017 02/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 T00221006 METAR KRWL 171353Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM OVC018 02/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP154 T00171006 METAR KRWL 171253Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN016 02/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP149 T00171006 KLAR 171120Z 1712/1812 23015G25KT P6SM FEW045 FM171400 26020G30KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KLAR 171353Z AUTO 23017G27KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 24027/1325 SLP112 T00331039 METAR KLAR 171253Z AUTO 24014KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP118 T00221033 METAR KLAR 171153Z AUTO 26015G21KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 25032/1057 SLP112 70007 T00331039 10050 20011 57003 KCYS 171120Z 1712/1812 26015G25KT P6SM SKC FM171400 26020G30KT P6SM SKC FM180100 28015G25KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KCYS 171353Z 24011G18KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP098 T00721033 METAR KCYS 171253Z 24011KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00611033 METAR KCYS 171153Z 25012KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00671039 10072 20061 58005 Riverton (KRIW) 10/17/25 14:31 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...013/008 28000 FT MSL...013/006 26000 FT MSL...001/013 25000 FT MSL...259/000 24000 FT MSL...355/001 22000 FT MSL...030/002 20000 FT MSL...215/001 19000 FT MSL...202/001 18000 FT MSL...240/001 17000 FT MSL...263/001 16000 FT MSL...336/001 15000 FT MSL...006/007 14000 FT MSL...011/017 13600 FT MSL...309/009 13000 FT MSL...322/008 12000 FT MSL...316/009 11300 FT MSL...324/014 11000 FT MSL...326/014 10000 FT MSL...328/023 10000 FT MSL...325/020 9000 FT MSL...313/028 8900 FT MSL...301/030 8200 FT MSL...301/030 8000 FT MSL...307/032 7400 FT MSL...302/030 7000 FT MSL...312/027 6700 FT MSL...291/026 6200 FT MSL...312/024 6000 FT MSL...324/019 6000 FT MSL...327/016 Cheyenne (KCYS) 10/17/25 14:30 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 29000 FT MSL...232/101 28000 FT MSL...229/086 16000 FT MSL...257/001 15000 FT MSL...276/013 14000 FT MSL...307/024 13000 FT MSL...269/020 12000 FT MSL...284/017 11000 FT MSL...286/034 10600 FT MSL...277/037 10000 FT MSL...277/037 9000 FT MSL...271/041 9000 FT MSL...272/045 8000 FT MSL...264/038 7400 FT MSL...267/036 7100 FT MSL...259/032 7000 FT MSL...267/034 6600 FT MSL...264/033 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1016 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 410 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 A few areas may have patchy fog this morning. The greatest chance is at KWRL where the sky has cleared. Given clouds lingering around KJAC where have removed the tempo group for fog as of this moment. There is still a less than 1 in 5 chance for fog around KLND and KRIW but not confident enough to include. Otherwise, VFR conditions are expected for after 15Z Friday. There will be a gusty wind with gusts over 25 knots possible at times at the wind prone terminals of KCOD, KRKS and KCPR. A fast moving cold front will bring the chance of showers after 06Z Saturday largely along and East of the Divide. We had enough confidence to include PROB30 groups at KCOD, KCPR and KWRL. There is chance of a shower at KRIW and KLND as well but not enough confidence to include at this time. 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 1102 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 502 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 Some low-level clouds are in place across KRWL with ceilings firmly in the MVFR category, bordering on IFR as of 11Z. Clouds should begin to clear after sunrise, with conditions improving to VFR in 1 to 2 hours. After this, mostly clear skies expected for the 12Z TAF period with upper-level clouds encroaching multiple terminals later this evening. Primary aviation concern will be the strong, gusty winds expected at all terminals this afternoon. Gusts between 25 and 35 kts are expected, with a locally higher gust possible at KRWL and KLAR. Winds will remain strong throughout the evening and overnight hours. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 171435Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2990 RMK AO2 T00950021 METAR KIBM 171415Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2990 RMK AO2 T00810009 METAR KIBM 171355Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2990 RMK AO2 T00660002 KSNY 171120Z 1712/1812 30008KT P6SM SKC FM171600 29015G25KT P6SM SKC FM172300 30010KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KSNY 171353Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP117 T00280006 METAR KSNY 171253Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115 T00001011 METAR KSNY 171153Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP105 T00330006 10061 20011 56005 METAR KOGA 171435Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2988 RMK AO2 T00750036 METAR KOGA 171415Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2987 RMK AO2 T00660036 METAR KOGA 171355Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2986 RMK AO2 T00540030 METAR KIML 171353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP111 T00670033 METAR KIML 171253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00560033 METAR KIML 171153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP106 7//// T00610039 10117 20056 55001 KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 32008KT P6SM FEW250 FM172300 23007KT P6SM SKC METAR KMCK 171353Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP104 T00830072 METAR KMCK 171253Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00780056 METAR KMCK 171153Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP093 70018 T00890061 10161 20089 53005 North Platte (KLNX) 10/17/25 14:42 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 8000 FT MSL...280/018 7000 FT MSL...302/021 6300 FT MSL...309/030 6000 FT MSL...310/030 5500 FT MSL...311/033 5000 FT MSL...309/032 4700 FT MSL...308/033 4100 FT MSL...304/031 4000 FT MSL...298/031 3600 FT MSL...295/026 3400 FT MSL...298/020 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1123 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 623 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025 Expect mostly clear skies today at both the KLBF and KVTN terminal. High clouds will begin to increase this evening at the KVTN terminal with ceilings becoming overcast at 20000 AGL after 09z Saturday. Winds will be westerly at around 10 KTS at both terminals over the next 24 hours. Some higher gusts are possible at the KVTN terminal this afternoon. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 171120Z 1712/1812 33009KT P6SM SKC FM172200 18007KT P6SM SKC METAR KGLD 171353Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP101 T00720044 METAR KGLD 171253Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP098 T00560033 METAR KGLD 171153Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP095 70006 T00560039 10133 20056 53003 KGCK 171120Z 1712/1812 36015G25KT P6SM SCT005 FM171400 36010KT P6SM FEW250 FM180200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC METAR KGCK 171354Z 35011KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP091 T01170089 METAR KGCK 171254Z 36014KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01170089 METAR KGCK 171154Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP068 60002 70002 T01280122 10189 20117 53014 METAR KLBL 171356Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP093 T01440122 $ SPECI KLBL 171333Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM SCT007 14/13 A2986 RMK AO2 $ SPECI KLBL 171311Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM OVC007 14/13 A2985 RMK AO2 CIG 004V009 $ METAR KEHA 171435Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2995 RMK AO2 T01300065 METAR KEHA 171415Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2995 RMK AO2 T01170069 METAR KEHA 171355Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2994 RMK AO2 T01080070 Goodland (KGLD) 10/17/25 14:42 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 11000 FT MSL...274/015 8000 FT MSL...346/022 7000 FT MSL...355/022 7000 FT MSL...356/024 6100 FT MSL...349/027 6000 FT MSL...349/028 5400 FT MSL...350/029 5000 FT MSL...351/027 4700 FT MSL...352/028 4300 FT MSL...350/022 4000 FT MSL...350/019 4000 FT MSL...345/020 Dodge City (KDDC) 10/17/25 14:34 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 12000 FT MSL...232/029 11700 FT MSL...231/028 11000 FT MSL...239/028 10000 FT MSL...249/025 9800 FT MSL...251/023 9000 FT MSL...257/021 8300 FT MSL...260/020 8000 FT MSL...262/020 7100 FT MSL...259/014 7000 FT MSL...261/014 6000 FT MSL...304/011 6000 FT MSL...287/012 5200 FT MSL...346/015 5000 FT MSL...352/015 4300 FT MSL...003/022 4000 FT MSL...005/023 3800 FT MSL...004/025 3200 FT MSL...360/022 3000 FT MSL...355/021 3000 FT MSL...355/021 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 0756 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 1200 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 GLD: VFR conditions will rule through the 06Z TAF period. Light (10-15 knot) northerly winds will prevail early this morning. Ongoing LLWS assoc/w a strong northerly low-level jet (50-55 KT at ~1000 ft AGL per KGLD velocity data) will abate by sunrise as low-level flow rapidly weakens. N-NNW winds may increase to 15-20 knots for a short period during the late morning (~15-17Z) prior to weakening and become variable this afternoon. Light/variable winds will likely persist through the remainder of the TAF period (06Z Sat). MCK: A brief (1-hr) period of MVFR-IFR ceilings cannot entirely be ruled out early this morning (until ~09Z). Otherwise, VFR conditions will rule through the TAF period. Light (~8-14 knot) N winds will persist through sunrise. N-NNW winds may increase to 15-20 knots for a short period during the late morning (~15-18Z). Winds will weaken to ~10 knots and back to the WNW during the early-mid afternoon.. further backing to the W late this afternoon and evening. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1013 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/... Issued at 511 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025 A brief period of gusty north winds will accompany a cold front as it crosses southwest Kansas between 12z and 18z today. After a hour or two these gusty winds will decrease to 10 to 15 knots. In addition to the these gusty winds behind this front an area of stratus will also be possible in the 500 to 1000ft AGL based on surface observations. HREF is more optimistic on ceiling height but appears to have a decent outline and timing of this stratus as it crosses the Garden City area through 15z and Liberal and Dodge City area between 15z and 18z. Tonight these northerly winds will become light and variable. Outside the area of stratus early today...VFR conditions can be expected. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 32007KT P6SM FEW250 FM171400 34008KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED= KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 35010KT P6SM SKC FM171800 04006KT P6SM SKC FM180000 19005KT P6SM SKC METAR KDHT 171353Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01000056 METAR KDHT 171253Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00830033 METAR KDHT 171153Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP078 70001 T01060044 10178 20100 53012 Amarillo (KAMA) 10/17/25 14:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 12000 FT MSL...237/040 11000 FT MSL...242/035 10700 FT MSL...237/032 10000 FT MSL...248/027 9200 FT MSL...253/024 9000 FT MSL...257/022 8000 FT MSL...253/018 8000 FT MSL...254/019 7000 FT MSL...267/015 6900 FT MSL...267/015 6200 FT MSL...324/015 6000 FT MSL...330/016 5400 FT MSL...354/020 5000 FT MSL...356/021 4700 FT MSL...356/021 4300 FT MSL...344/019 4000 FT MSL...349/022 4000 FT MSL...342/020 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1132 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 627 AM CDT Fri Oct 17 2025 VFR conditions should prevail through the period. Winds behind a weak front will switch to the northwest around 10 to 15 mph this morning. Winds will veer to the south this afternoon and stay mostly below 10 mph through tonight. Ward * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 171125Z 1712/1812 08005KT P6SM SKC FM172000 28010G18KT P6SM SKC FM180100 29006KT P6SM SKC METAR KFMN 171353Z 02003KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP180 T00111006 METAR KFMN 171253Z 07005KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00171006 METAR KFMN 171153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP163 T00221006 10050 20011 53004 KLVS 171125Z 1712/1812 04005KT P6SM SKC FM171900 22014G22KT P6SM SKC FM180200 25008KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KLVS 171353Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP113 T00671050 $ METAR KLVS 171253Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP113 T00441050 $ METAR KLVS 171153Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP096 T00561044 10067 20033 53008 $ METAR KRTN 171353Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00610028 METAR KRTN 171253Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00610028 METAR KRTN 171153Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP095 T00670028 10083 20006 53008 METAR KCAO 171355Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01060039 $ METAR KCAO 171255Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP105 T00890011 $ METAR KCAO 171155Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP090 T01001039 10128 20083 53008 $ Albuquerque (KABX) 10/17/25 14:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...023/004 17100 FT MSL...283/009 15000 FT MSL...276/010 14800 FT MSL...273/019 13000 FT MSL...277/026 12000 FT MSL...285/007 11500 FT MSL...274/022 11000 FT MSL...281/015 10300 FT MSL...286/012 10000 FT MSL...302/015 9200 FT MSL...305/012 8500 FT MSL...337/010 8000 FT MSL...347/015 7700 FT MSL...357/015 7000 FT MSL...354/017 6500 FT MSL...354/010 6300 FT MSL...354/013 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1126 UTC Friday, October 17, 2025 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 421 AM MDT Fri Oct 17 2025 VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist through the TAF period. West and southwest winds will get gusty this afternoon, but otherwise winds will be light. * * * * * 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 2807+00 3516-03 3523-13 3533-24 365740 366549 363051 BCE 3608-03 0225-15 0347-25 026741 036347 013250 LND 3214+03 3017-02 3119-15 3327-25 334641 335249 353553 RKS 2724 3229-04 3414-15 3527-25 355041 355148 363553 GJT 2806+01 2609-05 3509-16 0337-27 025241 012346 261749 FMN 2908+02 2812-03 2426-14 2355-26 237340 246246 244149 ABQ 2609+05 2619-01 2443-10 2352-23 247239 247148 246450 MBW 2633 2927-03 3013-16 3622-26 363242 362748 281850 DEN 2918+04 2615-02 2523-16 2460-27 247340 236046 244550 PUB 2611+04 2616-02 2340-12 2356-25 247140 236948 245950 ALS 2713-02 2334-12 2353-25 246940 236848 245649 TCC 2713 2624+07 2437+04 2345-10 2343-22 245837 236348 246953 BFF 2822 2917+02 2425-03 2718-17 3111-28 253040 244345 244149 GLD 3214 9900+04 2517-02 2348-11 2459-24 246639 236948 236551 GCK 0212+12 2421+08 2328+01 2336-09 2348-23 246238 247348 247252 GAG 2320+18 2328+11 2340+04 2340-09 2440-22 245037 245546 245753 AMA 2517 2430+10 2338+05 2339-09 2342-22 255037 245647 246253 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 9900 2714+02 3017-01 3335-12 3240-24 345940 346349 324552 BCE 3106-02 0130-12 0246-24 015540 015747 363052 LND 2712+04 2923+00 3137-14 3136-26 315741 327049 305050 RKS 2726 2923-02 3229-14 3236-25 325641 336649 314350 GJT 2707+03 2909-03 3521-13 3640-25 364940 364248 343453 FMN 3012+05 3108-01 2717-15 2818-27 291739 282045 262649 ABQ 3106+07 2815-01 2438-11 2465-23 248439 248046 256350 MBW 2635 2820-01 3026-14 3131-26 323842 324049 304051 DEN 2809+05 2618-02 3118-15 3624-26 362841 332047 273050 PUB 2311+07 2715+00 2535-14 2455-26 246640 245846 254450 ALS 2406-01 2528-14 2452-25 246239 255446 254350 TCC 2416 2320+09 2435+02 2445-10 2460-21 247338 258248 258153 BFF 2818 2817+03 2821-02 3024-15 3020-27 312642 312448 283150 GLD 2211 2412+04 2721-02 2439-12 2456-25 246841 246948 245550 GCK 9900+12 2517+07 2519-01 2448-09 2453-23 247039 247349 246550 GAG 2217+16 2333+10 2438+04 2449-10 2450-21 256338 256349 256852 AMA 2213 2119+10 2434+04 2446-10 2452-21 256738 257648 257952 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 3005 2922+02 3134-02 3257-11 3365-24 327041 327149 316454 BCE 3218+04 3432-09 3347-23 335040 325048 313454 LND 3318-03 2931-07 3060-19 3194-29 820641 810347 318048 RKS 2938 3041-03 3056-17 3195-25 831441 820050 317951 GJT 2915+02 3126-02 3145-12 3263-24 327840 326948 305252 FMN 3125+04 3227+01 3336-11 3550-23 345239 335047 294251 ABQ 3128+05 3124+00 3436-11 3545-23 355038 334144 304049 MBW 2836 2924-06 2858-18 3068-31 308041 318044 306848 DEN 3135+06 3306-02 2934-15 3050-27 317741 316946 296251 PUB 3617+05 3115-01 3129-13 3139-24 326840 325547 284651 ALS 3225-01 3235-11 3444-23 336239 325247 294151 TCC 2820 2727+07 2527+00 2626-15 2921-25 322538 292843 273349 BFF 3439 3229+00 3029-06 2743-17 2750-30 285543 285746 275148 GLD 3516 2817+04 2524-03 2625-15 2836-27 293941 284346 274949 GCK 2107+13 2408+07 2410-01 2531-14 2631-26 263040 273346 263751 GAG 2713+16 2526+09 2433+01 2448-12 2465-23 238539 239247 247852 AMA 2827 2526+08 2439+02 2447-13 2468-24 237739 237544 246650 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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