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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0225 MDT Tuesday, September 30, 2025


* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR KFNL 300756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01280094
        $
METAR KFNL 300656Z 23004KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01280094
        402610117 $
METAR KFNL 300556Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01390094
        10211 20139 53002 $

METAR KGXY 300756Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01060089 $
METAR KGXY 300656Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01280100 402720100 $
METAR KGXY 300556Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP172
        T01280100 10217 20128 50006 $

METAR KLMO 300815Z AUTO 30008KT 7SM CLR 13/07 A3011 RMK AO2 T01310070
METAR KLMO 300755Z AUTO 31009KT 7SM CLR 13/08 A3011 RMK AO2 T01270077
METAR KLMO 300735Z AUTO 29006KT 7SM CLR 12/08 A3012 RMK AO2 T01200082

METAR KBDU 300815Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 300755Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 300735Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3011 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 300815Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3008 RMK AO2 T00920088
METAR KEIK 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3009 RMK AO2
       T00910083
METAR KEIK 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3010 RMK AO2 T01040090

KBJC 300524Z 3006/0106 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120
     FM301900 05005KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
     FM302100 07007KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN130
     FM010300 25006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KBJC 300815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 11/08 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 300735Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM OVC100 12/08 A3013 RMK AO2

KDEN 300524Z 3006/0112 16010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM301000 22010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM301600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
     FM302000 08007KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
     FM302300 09007KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN130
     FM010300 20009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KDEN 300753Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01330078
METAR KDEN 300653Z 18006KT 10SM FEW110 SCT220 12/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T01170083 402440083
METAR KDEN 300553Z 12009KT 10SM SCT120 SCT220 12/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP139
        60001 T01170089 10150 20117 58003


KBKF 300145Z 3001/0107 VRB06KT 9999 VCSH BKN030 BKN050
      OVC120 QNH3014INS
      TEMPO 3001/3003 VRB25G35KT 8000 -TSRA OVC030CB
      BECMG 3003/3004 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW060 BKN080 BKN130
      QNH3015INS TX23/3023Z TN11/3013Z
METAR KBKF 300558Z 19006KT 10SM BKN100 BKN160 14/09 A3013 RMK A02A
        SLP142 60000 T01370085 10149 20126 58002

KAPA 300524Z 3006/0106 16010KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120
     FM301400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
     FM302100 07007KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN130
     FM010300 19009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KAPA 300753Z 23009KT 10SM BKN100 BKN200 12/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T01220067
METAR KAPA 300653Z 16008KT 10SM OVC095 13/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01280078
        402280094
METAR KAPA 300553Z 16009KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 14/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP156
        P0001 60001 T01390078 10161 20128 58002

METAR KMNH 300815Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 300755Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 300735Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 300815Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 300735Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3008 RMK AO2


METAR KAKO 300753Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01330100
METAR KAKO 300653Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T01280100 402670094
METAR KAKO 300553Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T01390111 10233 20139 58017

METAR KLIC 300755Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T00610056
METAR KLIC 300655Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T00670061 402560044
METAR KLIC 300555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T00940083 10178 20094 58005

METAR KHEQ 300815Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 300735Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 300814Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 300754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/10 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 300734Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 300815Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 300755Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 300753Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T00940078
METAR KITR 300653Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01220083 402780094
METAR KITR 300553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01330078 10239 20133 58010

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2025
Fort Collins - 06:56:22 MDT / 18:43:52 MDT
Denver       - 06:55:41 MDT / 18:43:41 MDT
Sterling     - 06:48:59 MDT / 18:36:25 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/30/25 08:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...339/019
                  14000 FT MSL...335/022
                  13000 FT MSL...335/022
                  12600 FT MSL...331/021
                  12000 FT MSL...335/021
                  11100 FT MSL...303/018
                  11000 FT MSL...301/017
                  10000 FT MSL...253/015
                  10000 FT MSL...252/015
                   9000 FT MSL...223/019
                   8900 FT MSL...230/015
                   8100 FT MSL...222/013
                   8000 FT MSL...211/020
                   7200 FT MSL...211/012
                   7000 FT MSL...217/023
                   6600 FT MSL...218/014
                   6100 FT MSL...225/021
                   6000 FT MSL...230/018
                   5900 FT MSL...224/019

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0537 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1136 PM MDT Mon Sep 29 2025
VFR to prevail through Tuesday. Southerly winds will continue into
Tuesday morning and then become light and variable as they
transition to the northeast to east after 19Z. Isolated high-based
showers will be possible after 22Z Tuesday. Will cover this with a
VCSH, with only a few weak showers expected. Can`t rule a out wind
shift from the showers. After 02Z, winds will return to a
southerly drainage direction.


* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR K4BM 300815Z AUTO 18012G19KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 300755Z AUTO 18014G18KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 300735Z AUTO 17014G18KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3047 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 300755Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T00630049
METAR KAFF 300655Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T00680054 402260065
METAR KAFF 300555Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP159
       60000 T00780058 10149 20076 50001

KCOS 300520Z 3006/0106 01007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM301600 17008KT P6SM SKC
     FM010100 34008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KCOS 300754Z 36007KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00890061
        $
METAR KCOS 300654Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP162 T00890061
        402330083 $
METAR KCOS 300554Z 36005KT 10SM FEW120 09/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP167 T00940067
        10156 20094 58002 $


METAR KFLY 300815Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM 09/06 A3021 RMK AO2 T00860061
METAR KFLY 300755Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM 08/06 A3022 RMK AO2 T00810055
METAR KFLY 300735Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM 08/06 A3023 RMK AO2 T00820055

KFCS 3004/0110 34009KT 9999 FEW090 QNH3015INS
      BECMG 3008/3009 30009KT 9999 SKC QNH3014INS
      BECMG 3015/3016 25009KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS
      BECMG 3021/3022 19012KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3006INS
      BECMG 0102/0103 29009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3009INS TX25/3020Z
      TN08/3013Z
METAR KFCS 300755Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T01010061 $
METAR KFCS 300655Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T01060067 402480083 $
METAR KFCS 300555Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP164
        T01230089 10160 20089 58005 $

KPUB 300520Z 3006/0106 33006KT P6SM SKC
     FM301900 17007KT P6SM SCT120
     FM010300 33006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KPUB 300753Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01280072
METAR KPUB 300653Z 36008KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01390078
        402830089
METAR KPUB 300553Z 36008KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01440072
        10222 20144 58001

METAR KVTP 300815Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 300755Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 300735Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3052 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 300754Z AUTO 26016KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01330094
METAR KTAD 300654Z AUTO 25012G19KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T01280094 402720100
METAR KTAD 300554Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01220089 10178 20106 58003


METAR KLAA 300753Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM -RA CLR 13/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP143
        P0000 T01330100
METAR KLAA 300653Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM -RA CLR 14/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP143
        P0000 T01390100 402940111
METAR KLAA 300553Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM -RA CLR 13/10 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE0455B23
        SLP146 P0000 60000 T01330100 10250 20133 50002

METAR KSPD 300756Z AUTO 19011KT 13/11 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP149 T01280106
METAR KSPD 300656Z AUTO 20014KT 15/11 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP145 T01500106
        402720106
METAR KSPD 300556Z AUTO 19013KT 14/10 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP146 T01440100
        10217 20139 58002

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2025
Burlington - 06:44:48 MDT / 18:33:03 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:53:52 MDT / 18:42:45 MDT
Lamar      - 06:45:49 MDT / 18:34:48 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 09/30/25 08:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...353/021
                  15000 FT MSL...350/021
                  14300 FT MSL...354/021
                  14000 FT MSL...350/021
                  13000 FT MSL...350/021
                  12300 FT MSL...343/020
                  12000 FT MSL...339/019
                  11000 FT MSL...328/019
                  10900 FT MSL...327/019
                  10000 FT MSL...328/018
                   9600 FT MSL...325/018
                   9000 FT MSL...319/016
                   8600 FT MSL...305/015
                   8000 FT MSL...323/016
                   7700 FT MSL...320/016
                   7000 FT MSL...339/019
                   7000 FT MSL...337/019
                   6400 FT MSL...355/021
                   6000 FT MSL...360/022
                   5900 FT MSL...356/019
                   5700 FT MSL...004/019

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0507 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1106 PM MDT Mon Sep 29 2025
VFR conditions are expected at all three TAF sites for the next 24
hours. Winds will be light and diurnally driven. Scattered mid and
upper-level cloud decks will prevail through much of the forecast
period.


* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KCAG 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP173
        T00440044
METAR KCAG 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T00610050 402220039
METAR KCAG 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T00670050 10200 20061 58001

METAR KHDN 300756Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP169
        T00830050 $
METAR KHDN 300656Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP171
        T00830050 $
METAR KHDN 300556Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP167
        T01060061 10189 20100 402060072 58001 $

METAR KSBS 300815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3020 RMK AO1 T00550055
METAR KSBS 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3020 RMK AO1 T00600042
METAR KSBS 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3020 RMK AO1 T00650037



METAR KEEO 300753Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T00670044
METAR KEEO 300653Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T00780050 402170072
METAR KEEO 300553Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01000044 10194 20089 58000

METAR K20V 300815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 03/02 A3027 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 300815Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3033 RMK AO2 T00330020
METAR KGNB 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3033 RMK AO2 T00330018
METAR KGNB 300735Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3033 RMK AO2 T00400025


METAR KC99 300814Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        W
METAR KC99 300746Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        W
METAR KC99 300735Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT045 05/M01 A3041 RMK AO2

KGJT 300523Z 3006/0106 09004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM300800 12010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM301800 26008G18KT P6SM BKN250
     FM010200 07006KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGJT 300753Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM FEW100 15/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01500061
METAR KGJT 300653Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01390061 402440094
METAR KGJT 300553Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T01500072 10233 20144 50001

KRIL 300523Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
     FM300700 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
     FM301900 26012G21KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110 PROB30 3019/3024 -SHRA
      BKN060
     FM010000 22006KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRIL 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 10/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T01000033
METAR KRIL 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T01060033 402390078
METAR KRIL 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01220039 10233 20122 51005

METAR K5SM 300812Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/00 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 300752Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/00 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K5SM 300731Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/00 A3044 RMK AO2

KEGE 300523Z 3006/0106 12003KT P6SM SCT150
     FM301800 25011G20KT P6SM FEW050 BKN250 PROB30 3018/3024 -SHRA
      BKN060
     FM010000 25010KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KEGE 300756Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT090 07/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T00720028 $
METAR KEGE 300656Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT090 08/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP184
        T00780028 $
METAR KEGE 300556Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP186
        T00940028 10211 20089 402110039 51007 $

KASE 300523Z 3006/0106 20006KT P6SM SCT150
     FM301400 14004KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140
     FM301700 36005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140
     FM302000 26008G17KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 3020/3024 -SHRA
      BKN060
     FM010000 20006KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KASE 300753Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP155 T00670022
METAR KASE 300653Z 20006KT 10SM FEW070 06/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00610028
        401830022
METAR KASE 300553Z 19005KT 10SM SCT100 08/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP156 T00830028
        10178 20072 50002

METAR KCCU 300814Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 300754Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 300734Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 300753Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T00061006 $
METAR KLXV 300653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM FEW065 04/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T00390011 401331022 $
METAR KLXV 300553Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM OVC070 04/02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP169
        60000 T00440017 10122 20044 50001 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2025
Rangely           - 07:11:03 MDT / 18:58:51 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:09:51 MDT / 18:58:15 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:03:21 MDT / 18:50:54 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/30/25 08:09 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12500 FT MSL...184/013
                  12000 FT MSL...198/018
                  11800 FT MSL...195/017
                  11000 FT MSL...215/014
                  11000 FT MSL...206/021
                  10400 FT MSL...202/019
                  10200 FT MSL...231/012
                  10100 FT MSL...199/019

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0526 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1123 PM MDT Mon Sep 29 2025
A few mid level clouds are tracking across the area at this
hour, but should dissipate within an hour or two. Skies will
then remain mostly clear, with winds that are generally light
and terrain driven. Tomorrow afternoon, showers and
thunderstorms will develop over the higher terrain, favoring
areas north of I-70. Northeast Utah in particular will see the
highest chances of impacts from showers or thunderstorms, with
gusty winds, brief heavy rain, and lightning the main concerns.
Elsewhere, winds will be southwesterly with gusts up to 25 knots
possible during the afternoon. VFR conditions will prevail.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KAJZ 300815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3016 RMK AO2 T01170036
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3015 RMK AO2 T01250038
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3014 RMK AO2 T01360045
        PWINO

KMTJ 300523Z 3006/0106 14006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM301800 23011G20KT P6SM SCT120
     FM010100 16005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMTJ 300753Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T01170050
METAR KMTJ 300653Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T01220056 402330067
METAR KMTJ 300553Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM BKN090 13/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T01330061 10222 20133 50001

METAR KGUC 300756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP214
        T00390028 $
METAR KGUC 300656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T00560039 $
METAR KGUC 300556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 07/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP216
        60000 T00670039 10156 20061 401940022 51005 $

METAR K7BM 300815Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 300755Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM SCT060 08/01 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 300735Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT050 BKN060 08/02 A3039 RMK
        AO2

METAR KAEJ 300815Z AUTO 27005KT CLR 05/02 A3030 RMK AO2 T00510016 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 300755Z AUTO 28003KT CLR 05/02 A3030 RMK AO2 T00460015 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 300735Z AUTO 28004KT SCT090 06/02 A3030 RMK AO2 T00560016
        PWINO

METAR KANK 300815Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3026 RMK AO2 T00860025
        $
METAR KANK 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3026 RMK AO2 T00990027
       $
METAR KANK 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3026 RMK AO2 T01030028
        $

METAR KMYP 300815Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM SCT026 02/00 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 300755Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM SCT048 SCT055 03/00 A3060 RMK
        AO2
METAR KMYP 300735Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM SCT032 OVC050 03/00 A3060 RMK
        AO2

METAR KAIB 300815Z AUTO 09011G16KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3022 RMK AO2 T01150045
METAR KAIB 300755Z AUTO 09011G16KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3022 RMK AO2 T01160046
METAR KAIB 300730Z AUTO 09014KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T01190048

KTEX 300523Z 3006/0106 14003KT P6SM SCT070
     FM301700 18010G19KT P6SM BKN110
     FM302200 22012G21KT P6SM FEW040 SCT110
     FM010200 16004KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KTEX 300815Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT060 06/01 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 300755Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT060 06/01 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 300735Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT065 06/01 A3037 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 300815Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K04V 300755Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K04V 300735Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO


KDRO 300523Z 3006/0106 02004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM300900 06003KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120
     FM301500 11004KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120
     FM301900 24010G20KT P6SM SCT250
     FM010200 36004KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDRO 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 09/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T00890056
METAR KDRO 300653Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM OVC100 08/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP193
        T00780056 402170078
METAR KDRO 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T00890050 10206 20089 51004

METAR KPSO 300815Z AUTO 28001KT 10SM FEW075 OVC090 07/03 A3034 RMK
        AO2
METAR KPSO 300755Z AUTO 33001KT 10SM OVC090 07/03 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 300735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 06/03 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 300815Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 300755Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 300735Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3054 RMK AO2

KALS 300520Z 3006/0106 18007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
     FM302100 22012KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
     FM010400 18006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 300752Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T00390022
METAR KALS 300652Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T00560028 402060044
METAR KALS 300552Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T00670028 10167 20061 51003

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2025
Vail    - 07:01:14 MDT / 18:49:18 MDT
Durango - 07:06:35 MDT / 18:56:02 MDT
Alamosa - 06:58:39 MDT / 18:48:00 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/30/25 08:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...309/016
                  12600 FT MSL...195/028
                  12000 FT MSL...203/018
                  11700 FT MSL...211/016
                  11000 FT MSL...205/017
                  11000 FT MSL...209/022
                  10400 FT MSL...212/020
                  10300 FT MSL...237/014
                  10100 FT MSL...215/020

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0526 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1123 PM MDT Mon Sep 29 2025
A few mid level clouds are tracking across the area at this
hour, but should dissipate within an hour or two. Skies will
then remain mostly clear, with winds that are generally light
and terrain driven. Tomorrow afternoon, showers and
thunderstorms will develop over the higher terrain, favoring
areas north of I-70. Northeast Utah in particular will see the
highest chances of impacts from showers or thunderstorms, with
gusty winds, brief heavy rain, and lightning the main concerns.
Elsewhere, winds will be southwesterly with gusts up to 25 knots
possible during the afternoon. VFR conditions will prevail.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SCT090
     FM302200 25008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPGA 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 18/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T01830094
METAR KPGA 300653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM BKN090 20/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02000089 402500128
METAR KPGA 300553Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM OVC100 21/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T02060083 10250 20194 50000

METAR KRQE 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 09/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T00890078
METAR KRQE 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 11/08 A3025 RMK
        AO2 SLP152 T01060078 402170044
METAR KRQE 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 11/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T01110067 10206 20106 51006

Flagstaff (KFSX) 09/30/25 08:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13100 FT MSL...312/014
                  13000 FT MSL...332/014
                  12000 FT MSL...195/027
                  11000 FT MSL...272/019
                  10800 FT MSL...277/021
                  10000 FT MSL...271/021
                  10000 FT MSL...274/020
                   9200 FT MSL...270/020
                   9000 FT MSL...271/021
                   8600 FT MSL...271/020
                   8000 FT MSL...270/019
                   7900 FT MSL...258/017
                   7500 FT MSL...277/016
                   7500 FT MSL...257/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2301 UTC Monday, September 29, 2025

.AVIATION...Tuesday 30/00Z through Wednesday 01/00Z...Mostly VFR
conditions. Low chance of patchy fog and brief low ceilings
overnight, especially south of KJTC. Winds becoming light and
variable or terrain driven overnight. SW winds 10-15 kts with
gusts 20-25 kts after 18Z Tue. Slight chance (15%) of a
-SHRA/-TSRA northwest of a KGCN-KPGA line Tuesday afternoon.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 01/00Z through Friday 03/00Z...VFR conditions.
Winds SW 5-15 kts each afternoon, light and variable during the
overnight periods.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 300537Z 3006/0112 15005KT P6SM BKN100
     FM301000 17011G18KT P6SM BKN080 BKN100
     FM301600 19010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 BKN100 PROB30 3019/3024
      VRB10G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
     FM010200 16008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
METAR KSLC 300754Z 16014G21KT 10SM BKN120 OVC140 22/07 A2995 RMK AO2
        SLP090 T02170072 $
METAR KSLC 300654Z 11008KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 21/08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP091
        T02060083 402670172 $
METAR KSLC 300554Z 15009KT 10SM BKN120 21/08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP094 T02060083
        10256 20206 53007 $

KVEL 300523Z 3006/0106 29006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM301500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110
     FM301900 21009G19KT P6SM FEW060 BKN110 PROB30 3019/3024 -SHRA
      BKN080
     FM010000 27007KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KVEL 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T01110050
METAR KVEL 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T01060050 402330078
METAR KVEL 300553Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3009 RMK AO2 RAB14E23
        SLP143 P0000 60000 T01330056 10228 20117 51001

METAR KPUC 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 13/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T01280072
METAR KPUC 300653Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC075 13/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01330067 402060078
METAR KPUC 300553Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T01170061 10200 20111 55000

KCNY 300523Z 3006/0106 20005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM300900 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120
     FM301800 21013G22KT P6SM FEW070 SCT250
     FM010100 26006KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 14/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01440067
        $
METAR KCNY 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T01440072
METAR KCNY 300553Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T01560067 10233 20139 50001


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 09/30/25 08:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...360/004
                  30000 FT MSL...211/023
                  28000 FT MSL...182/032
                  27300 FT MSL...277/010
                  26000 FT MSL...198/032
                  25000 FT MSL...212/038
                  24000 FT MSL...206/035
                  23800 FT MSL...161/006
                  22000 FT MSL...194/029
                  20400 FT MSL...217/008
                  20000 FT MSL...199/027
                  19000 FT MSL...196/023
                  18000 FT MSL...193/026
                  17700 FT MSL...191/024
                  17000 FT MSL...200/026
                  16000 FT MSL...182/025
                  15500 FT MSL...182/024
                  15000 FT MSL...181/027
                  14000 FT MSL...197/026
                  13600 FT MSL...186/028
                  13000 FT MSL...203/027
                  12100 FT MSL...194/028
                  12000 FT MSL...193/030
                  11000 FT MSL...195/026
                  10900 FT MSL...193/026
                  10000 FT MSL...206/024
                   9800 FT MSL...203/023
                   9000 FT MSL...224/019
                   9000 FT MSL...220/026
                   8200 FT MSL...232/022
                   8000 FT MSL...217/023
                   7500 FT MSL...231/024
                   7000 FT MSL...234/023
                   6900 FT MSL...209/026
                   6700 FT MSL...237/026
                   6600 FT MSL...212/024

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2155 UTC Monday, September 29, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Winds remain predominantly southerly through the
TAF period, with a brief shift to southeast between 03-09z Tuesday.
A brief period of enhanced southerly winds is expected between 09-
12z Tuesday, with gusts to around 18-20 kts possible. A line of
widely scattered showers moves into the terminal after 16z, yielding
a 30% chance for thunderstorms to produce erratic winds and heavy
rainfall through around 00z Wednesday. Heavier cores moving over the
terminal may drop CIGS/VIS into MVFR during this period.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Largely dry conditions prevail
across the airspace, except southwest Wyoming and high terrain of
eastern Utah, where isolated showers have developed this afternoon.
Overall VFR conditions prevail into late tomorrow morning before a
line of widely scattered showers and thunderstorms tracks through
Utah and southwest Wyoming during the afternoon and evening
hours. Terminals under heavier cores may see conditions briefly
dip into MVFR CIGS/VIS through this period. Winds remain
predominantly south to southwest for all terminals through the TAF
period, though showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity may
bring gusty and erratic winds Tuesday afternoon and evening.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 300537Z 3006/0106 17007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
     FM301600 22014G22KT P6SM BKN050
     FM301800 23019G31KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050
      PROB30 3018/3024 VRB20G40KT -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM010100 19010KT P6SM VCSH BKN050=
METAR KEVW 300753Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM FEW095 10/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T01000039
METAR KEVW 300653Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM BKN090 11/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T01060039 402000067
METAR KEVW 300553Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T01060044 10172 20106 56002

KRKS 300523Z 3006/0106 21008KT P6SM SCT120
     FM301500 23015G25KT P6SM BKN120
     FM302100 23015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 PROB30 3021/3024 -TSRA
      BKN080CB
     FM010100 24010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRKS 300754Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T01170044
METAR KRKS 300654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T01280044 402110056
METAR KRKS 300554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T01330039 10200 20122 58002

KRWL 300520Z 3006/0106 21008KT P6SM SKC
     FM301400 21011KT P6SM SKC
     FM301600 22020G29KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150 AMD NOT SKED

KLAR 300520Z 3006/0106 18008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM301700 23014G25KT P6SM FEW060
     FM010100 22009KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KLAR 300753Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T00670044
METAR KLAR 300653Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T00670050 402000067
METAR KLAR 300553Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP145
        60001 T00720056 10156 20067 57004

KCYS 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM301800 20010G17KT P6SM FEW060
     FM302300 19010KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
METAR KCYS 300753Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T01000078 $
METAR KCYS 300653Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T01060083 402390100 $
METAR KCYS 300553Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T01060072 10161 20106 55006 $

Riverton (KRIW) 09/30/25 08:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...173/001
                  25000 FT MSL...193/001
                  24000 FT MSL...277/001
                  22000 FT MSL...188/001
                  20000 FT MSL...221/002
                  19000 FT MSL...198/010
                  18000 FT MSL...202/007
                  17000 FT MSL...214/006
                  16000 FT MSL...299/022
                  15000 FT MSL...295/022
                  14000 FT MSL...300/021
                  13600 FT MSL...302/014
                  13000 FT MSL...302/019
                  12000 FT MSL...295/021
                  11200 FT MSL...290/019
                  11000 FT MSL...292/018
                  10000 FT MSL...293/020
                  10000 FT MSL...292/020
                   9000 FT MSL...306/020
                   8900 FT MSL...307/019
                   8200 FT MSL...315/021
                   8000 FT MSL...314/021
                   7400 FT MSL...326/022
                   7000 FT MSL...334/022
                   6700 FT MSL...333/024
                   6200 FT MSL...332/021
                   6000 FT MSL...333/020
                   5900 FT MSL...338/019

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/30/25 08:09 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  31000 FT MSL...058/004
                  26000 FT MSL...015/003
                  16000 FT MSL...335/026
                  15000 FT MSL...317/028
                  14100 FT MSL...320/025
                  14000 FT MSL...322/025
                  13000 FT MSL...317/023
                  12500 FT MSL...320/022
                  12000 FT MSL...321/021
                  11000 FT MSL...321/020
                  10600 FT MSL...319/019
                  10000 FT MSL...231/019
                   9000 FT MSL...208/018
                   8900 FT MSL...223/017
                   8000 FT MSL...195/020
                   7400 FT MSL...197/019
                   7100 FT MSL...199/024
                   7000 FT MSL...186/021
                   6600 FT MSL...200/024

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0756 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1030 PM MDT Mon Sep 29 2025
VFR conditions expected for the entirety of the period for all
TAF sites. Light winds and some scattered mid to upper level
clouds overnight. Winds will increase west of the Divide after
15Z up to 18kts for KJAC/KBPI/KPNA as well as KCOD, and up to
25kts at KRKS/up to 30kts at KCPR. KLND/KRIW will not see the
increased winds until after 18Z-19Z. These winds will subside
after 00Z-01Z towards sunset with radiational cooling.
Rain shower activity increases after 15Z for KJAC spreading
east to KBPI/KPNA/KRKS after 18Z-21Z. Isolated thunder is
possible during this peak heating of the afternoon. These will
weaken towards 00Z-01Z as TAF sites east of the Divide will
remain dry.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0445 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MDT Mon Sep 29 2025
Upper level disturbance will slowly eject northeast into the
northern plains tonight. Remnant showers are expected to dissipate
over the next few hours across western Nebraska.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR conditions expected with a few isolated
showers near KSNY and KBFF, with low chances (10% to 15%) for
showers and embedded thunder for Tuesday afternoon. Will continue to
monitor for fog tonight, but probabilities are less than 5% at this
time


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 300815Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM BKN120 13/10 A3008 RMK AO2
       T01290097
METAR KIBM 300755Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT110 14/10 A3008 RMK AO2
       T01350097
METAR KIBM 300735Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3008 RMK AO2
       T01360100

KSNY 300700Z 3007/0106 14012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150
     FM300900 18009KT P6SM SCT250
     FM301900 17010G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 300753Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01390094 TSNO
METAR KSNY 300653Z AUTO 14013G16KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T01280089 402670089 TSNO
METAR KSNY 300553Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01610089 10250 20161 50001 TSNO

METAR KOGA 300815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3007 RMK AO2
       T01500121
METAR KOGA 300755Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3007 RMK AO2
       T01580123
METAR KOGA 300735Z AUTO 15006KT 120V180 10SM CLR 16/12 A3007 RMK AO2
       T01600123

METAR KIML 300753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T01390117
METAR KIML 300653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01440122
       402940117
METAR KIML 300553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01560122
       10244 20156 58006

KMCK 300520Z 3006/0106 15007KT P6SM BKN140
     FM301500 17010G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM301900 16017G29KT P6SM SKC
     FM010100 15012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 300753Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T01670133
METAR KMCK 300653Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01720133
METAR KMCK 300553Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM FEW120 18/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01780133 10250 20178 402940144 58001

North Platte (KLNX) 09/30/25 08:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...178/029
                  24000 FT MSL...180/027
                  22000 FT MSL...211/026
                   9000 FT MSL...204/020
                   8000 FT MSL...214/023
                   7400 FT MSL...219/026
                   7000 FT MSL...213/027
                   6300 FT MSL...212/028
                   6000 FT MSL...209/029
                   5500 FT MSL...202/030
                   5000 FT MSL...197/031
                   4700 FT MSL...186/032
                   4100 FT MSL...178/031
                   4000 FT MSL...177/033
                   3600 FT MSL...166/028
                   3400 FT MSL...154/022

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0822 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1245 AM CDT Tue Sep 30 2025
VFR conditions will continue through the forecast period. The
main aviation concerns will be gusty winds with LLWS concerns
during the overnight periods.
Strengthening flow off the surface tonight should yield some
modest LLWS at Valentine. Eventually, winds will translate to
the surface after sunrise Tuesday with gusts quickly climbing
into the 25 to 30 knot range out of the south. Winds should
again relax in the evening but an even stronger LLJ should
present more LLWS at VTN, with magnitudes of 40 to 45 knots
appearing increasingly probable.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 300749Z 3008/0106 18012KT P6SM FEW060
     FM301500 17015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM301800 17020G30KT P6SM SKC
     FM010100 15014KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 300753Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T01500089
METAR KGLD 300653Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01560089 402780106
METAR KGLD 300553Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01500094 10239 20150 58006

KGCK 300520Z 3006/0106 17008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM301700 19016G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM302300 16017G28KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 300754Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01670139
METAR KGCK 300654Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T01780139
METAR KGCK 300554Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01780133 10233 20172 402720133 58003

METAR KLBL 300756Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC100 18/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T01830133 PNO $
METAR KLBL 300656Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM OVC120 18/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T01830133 PNO $
METAR KLBL 300556Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM BKN110 18/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP181
       6//// T01780133 10233 20172 58004 PNO $

METAR KEHA 300710Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3017 RMK AO2
       T01190094
METAR KEHA 300655Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3018 RMK AO2
       T01240096
METAR KEHA 300635Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3017 RMK AO2
       T01310096

Goodland (KGLD) 09/30/25 08:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...181/020
                   8000 FT MSL...188/023
                   8000 FT MSL...194/022
                   7000 FT MSL...186/025
                   7000 FT MSL...191/027
                   6200 FT MSL...188/031
                   6000 FT MSL...186/030
                   5300 FT MSL...180/034
                   5000 FT MSL...179/036
                   4700 FT MSL...175/032
                   4200 FT MSL...170/035
                   4000 FT MSL...169/027
                   4000 FT MSL...167/026

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/30/25 08:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...148/037
                  24000 FT MSL...164/022
                  22000 FT MSL...176/022
                  20000 FT MSL...171/020
                  19000 FT MSL...174/017
                  18000 FT MSL...160/017
                  17000 FT MSL...145/017
                  16000 FT MSL...149/015
                  15000 FT MSL...154/014
                  14000 FT MSL...168/014
                  13900 FT MSL...168/013
                  13000 FT MSL...162/011
                  12000 FT MSL...143/014
                  11700 FT MSL...176/006
                  11000 FT MSL...220/006
                  10000 FT MSL...259/015
                   9800 FT MSL...256/015
                   9000 FT MSL...255/017
                   8300 FT MSL...246/015
                   8000 FT MSL...237/015
                   7100 FT MSL...215/012
                   7000 FT MSL...208/013
                   6000 FT MSL...191/015
                   6000 FT MSL...189/016
                   5100 FT MSL...185/018
                   5000 FT MSL...184/019
                   4300 FT MSL...183/022
                   4000 FT MSL...181/024
                   3800 FT MSL...181/021
                   3200 FT MSL...178/021
                   3000 FT MSL...169/017
                   3000 FT MSL...169/017

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0605 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1052 PM MDT Mon Sep 29 2025
VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the period.
However, some patchy fog may form Tuesday and Wednesday morning,
but current confidence in impacts to flight categories is less
than 10%.
As of 5Z, there is a decaying outflow boundary approaching KGLD
from the west-northwest. Winds behind this boundary are light
and variable, hence the brief tempo for the first hour of the
TAFs. Both KGLD and KMCK should see south-southeasterly winds be
favored for the period, but KGLD may see winds around 190
degrees from time to time tonight.
Once again, wind gusts will pick up around 15Z, once the
inversion weakens, and calm down around 1Z, as the inversion
strengthens. LLWS is a concern, especially for Tuesday night.
Tonight, the stronger winds look to be disrupted by the
convection from the evening hours and detached farther from the
surface, so it should not have an impact.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0710 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1125 PM CDT Mon Sep 29 2025
VFR flight category for all airports during the time period. The
thick cirrus should give way to SKC conditions by late Tuesday
morning. Winds will increase after 16Z and we could see gusts
at all airports in the 20-25 kt range between 18-01Z.


* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *

KGUY 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM301300 19010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM301600 20014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM010100 16012KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 300753Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM OVC095 14/10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T01440100
METAR KGUY 300653Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM BKN090 15/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01500094
METAR KGUY 300553Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM OVC090 16/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T01610089 10228 20150 402670111 53001

KDHT 300520Z 3006/0106 20006KT P6SM SKC
     FM301400 19012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM301600 20015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM010100 18012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 300753Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T01110100
METAR KDHT 300653Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T01110100
METAR KDHT 300553Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T01060094 10211 20106 402440094 58002

Amarillo (KAMA) 09/30/25 08:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...283/007
                  11000 FT MSL...296/011
                  10700 FT MSL...299/012
                  10000 FT MSL...271/016
                   9200 FT MSL...266/016
                   9000 FT MSL...256/015
                   8000 FT MSL...234/015
                   8000 FT MSL...218/018
                   7000 FT MSL...206/019
                   6900 FT MSL...210/018
                   6200 FT MSL...204/019
                   6000 FT MSL...201/021
                   5400 FT MSL...192/019
                   5000 FT MSL...182/023
                   4700 FT MSL...175/012
                   4300 FT MSL...170/016
                   4000 FT MSL...144/013
                   4000 FT MSL...134/015

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0441 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1135 PM CDT Mon Sep 29 2025
VFR conditions are expected through at least the next 24 hours.
Winds will increase to around 15 kts with gusts to around 25 kts
at KDHT and KGUY during the day before weakening some in the
evening.
Vanden Bosch


* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *

KFMN 300533Z 3006/0106 09008KT P6SM SCT080
     FM301900 26008KT P6SM FEW080
     FM010400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080
METAR KFMN 300753Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM SCT100 13/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T01330072
METAR KFMN 300653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM BKN100 13/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP176
        T01330078 402330089
METAR KFMN 300553Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM SCT085 12/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP180
        T01220083 10217 20122 53007


KLVS 300707Z 3007/0106 19010KT 3SM BR FEW002
      TEMPO 3007/3011 1SM BR VV002
     FM301100 20008KT 1/4SM FG VV002
     FM301500 22010KT 6SM BR FEW001
     FM301800 22013G21KT P6SM FEW100
     FM010100 23008KT P6SM SCT150
SPECI KLVS 300821Z AUTO 18011KT 1 3/4SM BR CLR 09/09 A3028 RMK AO2
       T00890089
SPECI KLVS 300805Z AUTO 19011KT 3SM BR CLR 09/09 A3028 RMK AO2
       T00890089
SPECI KLVS 300801Z AUTO 19010KT 1 1/4SM BR FEW002 09/09 A3028 RMK AO2
       T00890089

SPECI KRTN 300807Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 11/09 A3023 RMK AO2
       T01060094
METAR KRTN 300753Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC010 11/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T01110094
METAR KRTN 300653Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC012 11/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP167
        T01110100 402280056

METAR KCAO 300755Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T01170106
METAR KCAO 300655Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T01220106 402440100
METAR KCAO 300555Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP174
        60006 T01280106 10189 20122 58005

Albuquerque (KABX) 09/30/25 08:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...310/021
                  17100 FT MSL...043/004
                  17000 FT MSL...311/024
                  16000 FT MSL...324/017
                  15000 FT MSL...340/017
                  14800 FT MSL...343/017
                  14000 FT MSL...343/017
                  13000 FT MSL...346/016
                  13000 FT MSL...347/016
                  12000 FT MSL...335/016
                  11500 FT MSL...323/016
                  11000 FT MSL...318/016
                  10300 FT MSL...305/017
                  10000 FT MSL...309/016
                   9200 FT MSL...299/016
                   9000 FT MSL...300/014
                   8400 FT MSL...294/009
                   8000 FT MSL...211/013
                   7700 FT MSL...313/006
                   7000 FT MSL...005/007
                   7000 FT MSL...003/007
                   6500 FT MSL...029/010
                   6300 FT MSL...020/011

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0733 UTC Tuesday, September 30, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 108 AM MDT Tue Sep 30 2025
Patchy low clouds (MVFR to IFR cigs) and fog have just begun to
develop in the favored areas (mountain valleys and east slopes of
the central mountain chain) and they should increase in coverage
over the next few hours. There is a low chance of patchy fog across
much of the area given the high humidity at the sfc, but likelihood
was too low to include in most TAFs.
A few gusty showers could impact terminals between the Continental
Divide and central mountain chain this afternoon, with gusty outflow
winds to 30KT being the main aviation concern.

* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *

DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 300600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1712    1919+11 2120+04 2123-10 2130-23 213938 213748 225851
BCE                      1919+02 2227-08 2237-22 225038 237544 238450
LND              2213+11 2110+04 2113-09 2414-22 281937 262346 253751
RKS              2012    2010+04 2314-10 2517-21 252437 262746 255450
GJT              1912+11 2017+03 2314-09 2720-20 252536 265144 257150
FMN              1610+12 2012+04 2713-08 2922-18 272834 276242 276351
ABQ              1916+10 2409+04 2711-08 3128-18 303133 305641 295650
MBW              2108    2109+03 2010-10 2513-23 282437 282743 283650
DEN              2114+11 2309+04 2607-10 2309-22 302337 303741 304450
PUB              2208+11 2507+04 9900-10 2313-23 313533 315041 315051
ALS                      2311+04 2910-09 3018-21 313632 305842 295549
TCC      2222    2216+10 1905+04 2508-10 2713-21 323432 336041 335952
BFF      1934    1916+11 1908+04 1811-11 1812-22 241739 251744 262150
GLD      2033    2024+10 1915+04 1820-10 1922-22 203237 204045 262251
GCK      2021+15 2117+09 1909+03 1911-10 2020-21 194235 205146 262152
GAG      1910+15 2505+09 9900+03 1617-09 1622-19 182936 194846 251552
AMA      1916    2215+10 2205+03 9900-10 2210-21 183035 212143 313151
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 301200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2309    2217+09 2123+01 2228-12 2237-24 234341 224149 226150
BCE                      2020+01 2324-09 2332-22 244440 245847 237650
LND              2514+11 2416+04 2218-10 2222-22 202939 193449 224951
RKS              2516    2617+03 2122-10 2228-22 213439 203948 235550
GJT              2317+10 2219+02 2422-09 2327-22 224539 236545 237949
FMN              2310+11 2212+03 2619-07 2529-21 255335 257142 247151
ABQ              2516+11 2409+03 2918-06 2726-19 274634 265641 265851
MBW              2421    2525+03 2315-10 2513-22 262838 243046 255449
DEN              3107+12 2908+05 2311-10 2816-21 263036 274544 266049
PUB              2609+12 2512+05 2712-09 3121-20 283034 285543 275749
ALS                      2613+03 2713-08 2922-19 273835 266342 266050
TCC      2222    2512+09 2508+04 2911-08 3228-19 313132 305542 295351
BFF      2011    1911+11 2011+04 2313-10 2316-22 272037 272943 274048
GLD      1926    1920+10 2019+03 2217-09 2113-22 221936 293041 304949
GCK      2023+15 2015+09 1911+03 2310-10 2020-21 203136 292741 314950
GAG      2105+15 9900+08 1505+01 1909-10 2308-20 192235 261644 324551
AMA      2116    2314+08 2306+02 2809-09 2813-20 334332 325741 325450
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 010000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1706    2220+08 2423+01 2329-13 2428-24 284637 285045 277051
BCE                      2218+02 2627-11 2835-20 285435 285243 285651
LND              2418+11 2421+03 2119-12 2332-24 213741 223850 264151
RKS              2514    2311+02 2226-12 2529-24 223741 253947 284951
GJT              2111+12 2119+04 2432-12 2436-23 263938 284944 295650
FMN              2207+13 2209+04 2526-10 2439-22 275036 285043 284850
ABQ              2009+12 2513+04 2524-08 2632-20 264835 265843 266750
MBW              2418    2321+04 2422-11 2325-23 243140 253749 233750
DEN              1807+13 2011+05 2419-10 2525-22 252839 253547 254749
PUB              1910+14 2313+06 2418-08 2530-22 263139 254444 255749
ALS                      2313+05 2526-09 2531-21 263639 265144 255749
TCC      2116    2116+11 2713+05 2718-06 2627-20 255435 266741 266850
BFF      2011    2113+13 2113+04 2618-10 2421-22 232641 232947 253848
GLD      1725    2023+11 2416+05 2717-09 2625-21 242938 253543 254649
GCK      1724+17 2123+09 2613+04 2816-09 2623-19 253536 265142 266150
GAG      1714+16 2313+09 3011+04 2912-08 2920-17 283034 274642 285251
AMA      1915    2015+10 2715+04 2915-06 2822-18 264134 275542 275951
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