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NZUS99 KBOU 301748
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1145 MDT Saturday, August 30, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 301656Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW100 22/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02220122 $
METAR KFNL 301556Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 21/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP188
T02110128 $
METAR KFNL 301456Z 26005KT 10SM BKN080 18/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01780144 51008 $
METAR KGXY 301656Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 23/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP205
T02280128 $
METAR KGXY 301556Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT075 21/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP205
T02110128 $
METAR KGXY 301456Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM OVC085 19/16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01940156 51009 $
METAR KLMO 301735Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT110 24/10 A3025 RMK AO2
T02440102
METAR KLMO 301715Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT090 SCT110 24/11 A3025 RMK AO2
T02350105
METAR KLMO 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT090 BKN110 23/10 A3025 RMK AO2
T02300104
METAR KBDU 301735Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM SCT100 23/08 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR KBDU 301715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 22/08 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT034 BKN090 OVC110 21/08
A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 301735Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT150 23/11 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE T02300107
METAR KEIK 301715Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM FEW110 22/11 A3022 RMK AO2
T02210107
METAR KEIK 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 21/12 A3023 RMK AO2
T02120119
KBJC 301737Z 3018/3118 35008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 3020/3102
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM310200 31006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN080
FM310500 27006KT P6SM SCT080
FM311600 35007KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KBJC 301646Z 17004KT 10SM SCT075 20/12 A3028
METAR KBJC 301551Z 20004KT 10SM OVC080 18/13 A3028
METAR KBJC 301445Z 21005KT 10SM -RA BKN075 16/14 A3028
KDEN 301737Z 3018/3124 01008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 3020/3102
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM310200 13007KT P6SM FEW060 BKN080
FM310600 23007KT P6SM SCT080
FM311600 35007KT P6SM SCT080
FM311900 04009KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KDEN 301653Z 28006KT 10SM SCT027 SCT050 SCT120 BKN150 19/11 A3026
RMK AO2 SLP180 T01940111
METAR KDEN 301553Z 21004KT 10SM FEW015 SCT050 BKN110 BKN150 18/13 A3025
RMK AO2 RAB15E34 SLP180 P0000 T01830128
METAR KDEN 301453Z 24006KT 10SM FEW014 SCT080 BKN110 BKN140 17/13 A3024
RMK AO2 RAB16E26 SLP179 P0000 60000 T01720128 50007
KAPA 301737Z 3018/3118 01008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 3020/3102
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM310300 14006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN080
FM310600 23006KT P6SM SCT080
FM311600 35007KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KAPA 301653Z 33005KT 10SM FEW005 SCT025 BKN050 19/11 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP202 T01890106
METAR KAPA 301553Z 31006KT 10SM FEW005 SCT015 BKN050 18/13 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP201 T01780128
METAR KAPA 301453Z 00000KT 10SM SCT007 SCT015 BKN050 BKN130 16/13 A3027
RMK AO2 SLP202 60001 T01560128 50008
METAR KMNH 301735Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM SCT024 BKN080 OVC120 16/10 A3035
RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 301715Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM BKN024 BKN029 OVC120 17/11 A3036
RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 301655Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT021 BKN027 BKN070 16/11 A3036
RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 301735Z AUTO 35006G13KT 10SM SCT080 BKN085 23/12 A3019 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE
METAR KFMM 301715Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM SCT043 SCT050 BKN065 22/13 A3020
RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 301655Z AUTO VRB05G12KT 10SM BKN045 BKN055 BKN090 22/13 A3020
RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 301653Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM FEW026 21/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02110133
METAR KAKO 301553Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01890150
SPECI KAKO 301534Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM FEW010 SCT018 18/15 A3019 RMK AO2
T01830150
METAR KLIC 301655Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM -RA FEW070 BKN090 OVC110 17/13
A3024 RMK AO2 RAB05 SLP184 P0000 T01720133
METAR KLIC 301555Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM SCT016 OVC090 17/13 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP179 T01670133
SPECI KLIC 301551Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM SCT016 OVC095 17/13 A3023 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V6 301734Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM SCT029 BKN037 BKN045 22/02 A3017
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
METAR K2V6 301714Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM BKN029 OVC037 21/03 A3018 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE
METAR K2V6 301654Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM BKN025 OVC032 21/04 A3018 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 301735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN034 22/14 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR K2V5 301715Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR K2V5 301655Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3015 RMK AO2
SPECI KITR 301739Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM OVC030 20/16 A3017 RMK AO2
T02000156
METAR KITR 301653Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT013 BKN019 OVC029 19/16 A3018
RMK AO2 SLP180 T01940156
SPECI KITR 301643Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN013 OVC021 19/16 A3018 RMK AO2
T01890161
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/30/2025
Fort Collins - 06:26:09 MDT / 19:35:23 MDT
Denver - 06:26:39 MDT / 19:34:02 MDT
Sterling - 06:18:37 MDT / 19:28:05 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/30/25 17:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...324/016
12000 FT MSL...351/015
11200 FT MSL...003/012
11000 FT MSL...355/016
10000 FT MSL...346/016
10000 FT MSL...349/017
9000 FT MSL...351/014
8900 FT MSL...349/013
8100 FT MSL...350/011
8000 FT MSL...350/011
7300 FT MSL...346/010
7000 FT MSL...345/009
6600 FT MSL...348/010
6200 FT MSL...341/011
6000 FT MSL...339/010
5900 FT MSL...340/008
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1040 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday/...
Issued at 437 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
VFR conditions through tonight, but there will likely be periods
where ceilings in the 5000 to 6000 foot range may require
instrument approaches to KDEN at times. This is most likely with
rain showers in the area through about 15z, and then when there
are scattered showers and thunderstorms 21z-02z. Wind directions
are uncertain, but mostly a northerly component and under 10
knots. Variable gusts of 20 to 30 knots are possible (20% chance)
with the afternoon thunderstorms.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 301735Z AUTO 04003KT 1/4SM +RA OVC001 06/05 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K4BM 301715Z AUTO 05003KT M1/4SM DZ OVC001 07/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K4BM 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 07/06 A3060 RMK AO2
KCOS 301721Z 3018/3118 34012G22KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30
3018/3023 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN030CB
FM302300 04012KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN070
FM310100 01011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM310300 36006KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
FM310800 01007KT P6SM FEW080
FM311700 10008KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KCOS 301654Z 36012G21KT 10SM FEW035 FEW070 SCT100 BKN150 BKN220
21/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02060106 $
METAR KCOS 301554Z 34011KT 10SM FEW040 BKN060 BKN100 BKN150 BKN220 18/11
A3031 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01780111 $
METAR KCOS 301454Z 34009KT 10SM FEW040 SCT080 BKN100 BKN150 BKN220 17/12
A3030 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01670117 51017 $
METAR KFLY 301735Z AUTO 36010G21KT 10SM 19/09 A3033 RMK AO2
T01910093
METAR KFLY 301715Z AUTO 36013G22KT 10SM 20/09 A3033 RMK AO2
T01950092
METAR KFLY 301655Z AUTO 01012G20KT 10SM 19/10 A3033 RMK AO2
T01920095
KPUB 301721Z 3018/3118 03010G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30
3019/3023 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM302300 05012KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN120
FM310100 01008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM310900 30007KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KPUB 301653Z 03009G18KT 10SM OVC070 23/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02330117
METAR KPUB 301553Z 01013KT 10SM SCT065 22/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02220106
METAR KPUB 301453Z 35010G20KT 10SM FEW075 22/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02220117 51013
METAR KTAD 301654Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM OVC035 19/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01940117
METAR KTAD 301554Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM BKN050 OVC095 19/11 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP185 T01890106
METAR KTAD 301454Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT028 BKN047 BKN095 19/12 A3027
RMK AO2 SLP181 T01890117 51016
METAR KLHX 301653Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM SCT028 BKN033 23/16 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP166 T02280156 $
METAR KLAA 301653Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM SCT016 BKN025 OVC040 22/18 A3014
RMK AO2 SLP166 T02170178
METAR KLAA 301553Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM FEW013 OVC025 21/18 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP165 T02110178
SPECI KLAA 301507Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM SCT011 OVC020 20/18 A3014 RMK AO2
T02000183
METAR KSPD 301656Z AUTO 01007KT 21/17 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP158 T02060172
METAR KSPD 301556Z AUTO 01007KT 19/18 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP162 T01890178
METAR KSPD 301456Z AUTO 35008KT 18/17 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP159 T01830172
51018
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/30/2025
Burlington - 06:16:21 MDT / 19:22:48 MDT
Pueblo - 06:26:53 MDT / 19:31:04 MDT
Lamar - 06:19:04 MDT / 19:22:52 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/30/25 17:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
31000 FT MSL...296/043
30000 FT MSL...289/033
29000 FT MSL...261/042
25000 FT MSL...273/023
24000 FT MSL...254/028
23000 FT MSL...225/027
22000 FT MSL...233/025
21000 FT MSL...250/020
20000 FT MSL...029/012
19000 FT MSL...019/009
18000 FT MSL...282/015
17000 FT MSL...291/014
15000 FT MSL...314/005
14200 FT MSL...293/010
14000 FT MSL...296/006
13000 FT MSL...326/007
12300 FT MSL...323/009
12000 FT MSL...336/013
11000 FT MSL...347/027
10800 FT MSL...358/011
10000 FT MSL...021/016
9600 FT MSL...354/012
9000 FT MSL...007/015
8600 FT MSL...005/015
8000 FT MSL...010/015
7700 FT MSL...007/015
7000 FT MSL...005/016
7000 FT MSL...010/015
6300 FT MSL...009/014
6000 FT MSL...006/016
5900 FT MSL...009/016
5700 FT MSL...006/016
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1728 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1121 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Thunderstorms will be an early event for the KCOS and KPUB
terminals this afternoon and will carry a PROB30 starting at 18z
at KCOS and as early as 19z for KPUB. KALS will follow suite but
expect a little later timing there, closer to 21z. Gusty
erratic outflow winds, brief moderate to heavy rainfall and
lightning will be the primary storm risks. Activity should pull
east of the terminals towards 00z to 01z with VFR cigs gradually
breaking and clearing out towards morning. Winds will remain
gusty northerly at KCOS and KPUB becoming thunderstorm outflow
dominated with erratic wind directions through early evening
before decreasing after sunset. KALS will see light winds before
thunderstorm winds impact the terminals during the late
afternoon and early evening, then settle on an easterly
direction through the evening before diminishing overnight. -KT
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 301653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 14/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01390117
SPECI KCAG 301612Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT006 OVC100 12/11 A3036 RMK AO2
T01170111
METAR KCAG 301553Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM BKN006 OVC110 12/11 A3035 RMK AO2
CIG 004V008 SLP240 T01170111
METAR KHDN 301656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 15/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP232
T01500106 $
METAR KHDN 301556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC120 13/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP236
T01330106 $
METAR KHDN 301456Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT100 12/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01220100 52008 $
METAR KSBS 301735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 17/08 A3035 RMK AO1 T01710084
METAR KSBS 301715Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT028 SCT120 17/09 A3036 RMK AO1
T01650091
METAR KSBS 301655Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT022 16/10 A3036 RMK AO1
T01580100
METAR KC07 301735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN005 OVC011 11/08 A3055 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KC07 301715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN003 BKN011 BKN017 08/08 A3056
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KC07 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 SCT007 BKN010 08/08 A3055
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KEEO 301653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN085 16/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01610106
METAR KEEO 301553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW085 14/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01440094
METAR KEEO 301453Z AUTO 10003KT 9SM FEW100 13/10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01280100 51009
METAR K20V 301735Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT090 OVC120 16/10 A3039 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 301715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 OVC120 15/08 A3040 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 15/08 A3040 RMK
AO2
METAR KGNB 301735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN032 BKN038 OVC110 16/08 A3044
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W T01570080
METAR KGNB 301715Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT031 SCT039 BKN050 15/08 A3045
RMK AO2 T01520078
METAR KGNB 301655Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT041 SCT050 SCT065 15/08 A3045
RMK AO2 T01510082
METAR KC99 301731Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM VCTS SCT009 OVC015 06/06 A3056 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE
METAR KC99 301713Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT009 BKN013 OVC046 07/06 A3056
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND W
METAR KC99 301651Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT007 BKN047 OVC080 07/07 A3056
RMK AO2
KGJT 301728Z 3018/3118 24005KT P6SM SCT120
FM301900 35005KT P6SM SCT120
FM310200 04005KT P6SM SKC
FM310900 11004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 301653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02060111
$
METAR KGJT 301553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01780117
$
METAR KGJT 301453Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01610117
51013 $
KRIL 301728Z 3018/3118 05004KT P6SM SCT120
FM302100 31010KT P6SM SCT120
FM310200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM310600 13003KT P6SM SKC
FM311200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 301653Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT110 17/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01720122
SPECI KRIL 301626Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT017 BKN110 17/12 A3031 RMK AO2
T01670122
METAR KRIL 301553Z AUTO 10SM OVC020 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01560117
METAR K5SM 301733Z AUTO 10SM VCTS SCT008 BKN013 BKN019 09/06 A3061 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR K5SM 301713Z AUTO 10SM SCT002 SCT008 BKN039 07/05 A3061 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE
METAR K5SM 301653Z AUTO 10SM SCT008 SCT015 BKN025 07/05 A3061 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE
KEGE 301728Z 3018/3118 30003KT P6SM VCTS SCT030 SCT050CB
TEMPO 3018/3020 -TSRA
FM302000 27005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT250
FM310300 07005KT P6SM SKC
FM310600 11003KT P6SM SKC
FM311200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 301656Z 30003KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
SLP213 T01890100 $
METAR KEGE 301556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01670106
$
METAR KEGE 301456Z 21004KT 10SM SCT031 14/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01390117 52009 $
KASE 301728Z 3018/3118 VRB03KT P6SM FEW020 BKN040 PROB30 3019/3021
-TSRA FEW020CB
FM302100 35010KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060
FM310300 20005KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM310600 20006KT P6SM SKC
FM311400 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 301653Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW019 SCT026 15/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01500083
SPECI KASE 301646Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT019 SCT026 14/09 A3041 RMK AO2
T01440089
METAR KASE 301553Z 33005KT 10SM BKN022 BKN035 14/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01440094
METAR KCCU 301735Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT004 SCT020 SCT029 08/06 A3064
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 301715Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM -RA BKN004 BKN015 OVC025 07/05
A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 301655Z AUTO 31005KT 1 1/4SM BR SCT002 BKN009 OVC030 08/06
A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 301653Z AUTO 02011G15KT 10SM FEW028 SCT060 12/05 A3052 RMK
AO2 RAE1556 SLP186 P0000 T01220050
METAR KLXV 301553Z AUTO 05006KT 7SM -RA SCT030 BKN041 OVC065 07/06 A3052
RMK AO2 RAB29 SLP198 P0001 T00720056
SPECI KLXV 301549Z AUTO 04007KT 4SM -RA BR FEW017 BKN030 OVC042 07/05
A3052 RMK AO2 RAB29 P0001
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/30/2025
Rangely - 06:41:31 MDT / 19:49:42 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:41:43 MDT / 19:47:41 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:33:15 MDT / 19:42:19 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/30/25 17:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...358/013
13400 FT MSL...011/012
13000 FT MSL...347/015
12500 FT MSL...349/014
12000 FT MSL...346/015
11700 FT MSL...341/015
11000 FT MSL...005/013
11000 FT MSL...358/013
10400 FT MSL...057/011
10300 FT MSL...028/012
10100 FT MSL...061/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 527 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Low stratus and some valley fog is producing IFR conditions at
many terminals this morning. A few isolated rain showers are
winding down too as a weak disturbance clears the west side of
the Divide. Clouds and fog will burn off around 1000 MDT and
mostly clear skies are expected around the region, as we
continue to dry out. Some afternoon thunderstorms and showers
will form on the terrain. These will be short-lived, producing
some brief downpours, small hail, and gusty outflow winds. VFR
conditions will prevail outside of the mountains this afternoon and
across the region this evening to close out this TAF period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 301735Z AUTO 16003KT 7SM CLR 24/14 A3030 RMK AO2
T02420140
METAR KAJZ 301715Z AUTO 07003KT 7SM CLR 24/15 A3031 RMK AO2
T02380148
METAR KAJZ 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 23/16 A3031 RMK AO2
T02310156
KMTJ 301728Z 3018/3118 33005KT P6SM FEW120
FM302000 33009KT P6SM SCT070
FM310400 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM311600 31002KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 301653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW022 18/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01830111
METAR KMTJ 301553Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM BKN045 17/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01720117
METAR KMTJ 301453Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC043 16/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01560111 51013
METAR KGUC 301656Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW075 16/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01610089 $
METAR KGUC 301556Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW017 14/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01440094 $
METAR KGUC 301456Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM FEW022 OVC045 12/09 A3039 RMK AO2
SLP227 T01220094 53006 $
METAR K7BM 301731Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 SCT039 SCT055 15/07 A3050
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE
METAR K7BM 301711Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 SCT043 BKN055 15/07 A3050
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 301651Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 BKN050 OVC080 13/05 A3050
RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 301735Z AUTO 25003KT SCT048 SCT060 OVC090 16/06 A3038 RMK AO2
T01630062 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 301715Z AUTO 29003KT SCT047 BKN080 OVC090 16/07 A3039 RMK AO2
T01600074 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 301655Z AUTO 21003KT SCT060 SCT075 OVC090 15/09 A3039 RMK AO2
T01500090 PWINO
METAR KANK 301735Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM BKN080 19/07 A3034 RMK AO2
T01910065 $
METAR KANK 301715Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM OVC075 17/07 A3034 RMK AO2
T01710073 $
METAR KANK 301655Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM OVC080 17/08 A3035 RMK AO2
T01660078 $
METAR KMYP 301735Z AUTO 27008KT 1 1/4SM -RA OVC002 06/06 A3072 RMK AO2
VIS 1/4V5
METAR KMYP 301715Z AUTO 28009KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 05/05 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 301655Z AUTO 26008KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 05/05 A3072 RMK AO2
KTEX 301728Z 3018/3118 28008KT P6SM SCT100
FM310400 14005KT P6SM SKC
FM310600 13005KT P6SM SKC
FM311200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 301735Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 301715Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 301655Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 301735Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM SCT085 20/06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 301715Z AUTO 27006KT 262V342 10SM SCT070 19/07 A3039 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 301655Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM SCT080 19/06 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 301653Z AUTO 34010G16KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02220083 $
METAR KCEZ 301553Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01830100 $
METAR KCEZ 301453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01500089 51008 $
KDRO 301729Z 3018/3118 26006KT P6SM SKC
FM302100 26010G21KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM310200 31009KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM310500 01006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KDRO 301653Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP188
T02060089
METAR KDRO 301553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01720089
METAR KDRO 301453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP195
T01390072 51012
METAR KPSO 301735Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 301715Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 301655Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 301735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN024 OVC029 12/04 A3066 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 301715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT020 BKN027 BKN033 11/05 A3065
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 301655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 BKN023 BKN033 08/03 A3065
RMK AO2
KALS 301721Z 3018/3118 VRB06KT P6SM SCT040 SCT140 PROB30 3021/3101
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM310200 09010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
FM310400 12006KT P6SM BKN070 BKN140
FM311100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070 SCT120
METAR KALS 301652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW032 18/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01830089
METAR KALS 301552Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01670094
METAR KALS 301452Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01330083 51012
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/30/2025
Vail - 06:32:20 MDT / 19:39:31 MDT
Durango - 06:40:54 MDT / 19:43:02 MDT
Alamosa - 06:32:43 MDT / 19:35:15 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/30/25 17:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...358/013
13400 FT MSL...011/012
13000 FT MSL...347/015
12500 FT MSL...349/014
12000 FT MSL...346/015
11700 FT MSL...341/015
11000 FT MSL...005/013
11000 FT MSL...358/013
10400 FT MSL...057/011
10300 FT MSL...028/012
10100 FT MSL...061/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 527 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Low stratus and some valley fog is producing IFR conditions at
many terminals this morning. A few isolated rain showers are
winding down too as a weak disturbance clears the west side of
the Divide. Clouds and fog will burn off around 1000 MDT and
mostly clear skies are expected around the region, as we
continue to dry out. Some afternoon thunderstorms and showers
will form on the terrain. These will be short-lived, producing
some brief downpours, small hail, and gusty outflow winds. VFR
conditions will prevail outside of the mountains this afternoon and
across the region this evening to close out this TAF period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 301720Z 3018/3118 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 301653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02390117
METAR KPGA 301553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02280117
METAR KPGA 301453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02110128 53012
METAR KRQE 301653Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02220083
METAR KRQE 301553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02000100
METAR KRQE 301453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01610100 53007
Flagstaff (KFSX) 08/30/25 17:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...254/006
15000 FT MSL...269/007
14600 FT MSL...257/010
14000 FT MSL...252/011
13100 FT MSL...260/007
13000 FT MSL...263/007
12000 FT MSL...231/017
11900 FT MSL...236/003
10800 FT MSL...092/003
10000 FT MSL...041/004
10000 FT MSL...039/004
9200 FT MSL...040/005
9000 FT MSL...050/006
8600 FT MSL...022/006
8000 FT MSL...046/007
7900 FT MSL...061/009
7500 FT MSL...015/011
7500 FT MSL...066/006
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1641 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION...Saturday 30/18Z through Sunday 31/18Z...VFR conditions
are expected. An isolated mountain -SHRA/-TSRA is possible this
afternoon. Winds N-NE around 5-15 kts daytime, light and variable
or terrain driven overnight.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 31/18Z through Tuesday 02/18Z...VFR conditions
expected. Isolated to scattered -SHRA/-TSRA in the White
Mountains on Sunday will spread west to areas along and south of
the Mogollon Rim Monday afternoon. Brief MVFR conditions are
possible along with gusty outflow winds. Otherwise, N-NE winds
5-15 kts daytime, light and variable or terrain driven overnight.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 301720Z 3018/3124 32006KT P6SM FEW100
FM310400 14004KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 33006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 301654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW060 24/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02390094 $
METAR KSLC 301554Z 13006KT 10SM FEW060 22/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02220094 $
METAR KSLC 301454Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02000111
51013 $
KVEL 301729Z 3018/3118 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM301900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
FM310200 30005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 301653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01780122
METAR KVEL 301553Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01610117
METAR KVEL 301453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 13/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01280106 51013
METAR KPUC 301653Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP216
T01890106
METAR KPUC 301553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01670100
METAR KPUC 301453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01500100 51008
KCNY 301729Z 3018/3118 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM302000 36008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW120
FM310600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 301653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02280100
$
METAR KCNY 301553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02000100 $
METAR KCNY 301453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01720100 51011 $
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 08/30/25 17:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...293/008
19000 FT MSL...079/027
17700 FT MSL...033/003
17000 FT MSL...022/003
15500 FT MSL...344/003
15000 FT MSL...360/004
14000 FT MSL...329/005
13600 FT MSL...285/007
12100 FT MSL...014/004
12000 FT MSL...327/004
11000 FT MSL...338/008
10900 FT MSL...359/008
10000 FT MSL...310/013
9800 FT MSL...306/011
9000 FT MSL...326/008
9000 FT MSL...328/008
8200 FT MSL...013/006
8000 FT MSL...343/007
7500 FT MSL...334/006
7000 FT MSL...321/006
6900 FT MSL...334/010
6800 FT MSL...335/006
6600 FT MSL...327/009
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1018 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Light, southeasterly winds will persist through
the morning, transitioning to northwesterly around 17-18z. VFR
conditions will prevail with clearing skies aside from a few cumulus
buildups on nearby higher terrain.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Winds will be largely
light and terrain-driven through the day, though may favor a
northerly direction during the afternoon. VFR conditions will
prevail with clearing skies aside from cumulus buildups across
higher terrain.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 301720Z 3018/3118 33008KT P6SM FEW100
FM310300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 301653Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01830044
METAR KEVW 301553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01560061
METAR KEVW 301453Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01220056 51010
KRKS 301736Z 3018/3118 31009G15KT P6SM FEW100
FM310300 08009KT P6SM FEW060
FM311300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 301654Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01780078
METAR KRKS 301554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01500078
METAR KRKS 301454Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP222
T01330083 51012
KRWL 301741Z 3018/3118 24008KT P6SM BKN100
FM301900 33010KT P6SM SCT100
FM310000 04006KT P6SM SCT100
FM311200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 301653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01720072
METAR KRWL 301553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01560083
METAR KRWL 301453Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM BKN120 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01280067 51007
KLAR 301741Z 3018/3118 34012KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 3018/3024
-TSRA BKN050CB
FM310000 32010KT P6SM SCT080
FM310300 22005KT P6SM SKC
FM311500 31008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 301653Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01670061
METAR KLAR 301553Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM BKN080 13/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01330061
SPECI KLAR 301506Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM FEW016 OVC032 12/08 A3036 RMK AO2
T01220078
KCYS 301741Z 3018/3118 35012KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 3019/3101 -TSRA
BKN060CB
FM310100 33008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM310600 31007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 301653Z 33010KT 10SM OVC110 18/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01780072
METAR KCYS 301553Z 32010KT 10SM BKN110 17/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01670089
METAR KCYS 301453Z 31008KT 10SM BKN100 16/08 A3027 RMK AO2 RAB33E44
SLP180 P0000 60000 T01560083 51011
Riverton (KRIW) 08/30/25 17:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...313/016
11200 FT MSL...317/016
11000 FT MSL...318/018
10000 FT MSL...321/013
10000 FT MSL...320/014
9000 FT MSL...350/009
8900 FT MSL...001/009
8100 FT MSL...033/004
8000 FT MSL...043/006
7400 FT MSL...041/004
7000 FT MSL...010/009
6200 FT MSL...087/003
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/30/25 17:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15100 FT MSL...320/016
15000 FT MSL...316/017
14000 FT MSL...318/014
13200 FT MSL...320/014
13000 FT MSL...320/014
12000 FT MSL...315/018
11700 FT MSL...303/016
11000 FT MSL...321/016
10500 FT MSL...321/017
10000 FT MSL...326/017
9500 FT MSL...327/018
9000 FT MSL...326/017
8600 FT MSL...328/016
8000 FT MSL...333/018
7900 FT MSL...326/016
7400 FT MSL...328/017
7000 FT MSL...339/017
6700 FT MSL...335/018
6600 FT MSL...334/018
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1440 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 515 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Prevailing VFR conditions will continue through the TAF period.
There are a couple of areas of showers and embedded thunder, and
these will mainly impact KWRl and KCPR through around 1400.
Patchy fog may develop in vicinity of KLND and KRIW with last
nights rain but not enough confidence to include it at this
time.
This area of showers and storms will end this morning, with
more convective development Saturday afternoon. The best chance
for impacts from convection will be at KCPR Saturday afternoon,
which is denoted by a PROB30. With the models trending a bit
wetter, we have also added PROB30 groups after 18Z in vicinity
of KWRL, KRIW and KLND, where there is around a 1 in 4 chance of
a shower or thunderstorm through around 01Z Sunday. Wind will
remain below 10 knots, outside of convective activity, tonight
through Saturday morning. Gusty wind will develop at KBPI, KPNA,
and KRKS Saturday afternoon. Dry weather should return after 03Z
Sunday.
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 1147 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 545 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Upper level trough is forecast to push east across the high plains
today resulting in another round of showers and thunderstorms late
this morning and this afternoon. Drier weather is expected for
Sunday.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: Isolated rain showers expected this morning,
but conditions should remain VFR for most terminals. Observations
across the area show some patchy fog, but coverage has been limited
and duration has been very brief, so will keep out of the TAFs for
now. Another round of thunderstorms expected to develop around 17z
to 20z for KLAR and KCYS. These thunderstorms will move east and
southeast through the afternoon before dissipating this evening.
Kept thunderstorms out of the TAF for most western Nebraska
terminals due to low coverage and limited confidence.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 301735Z AUTO 35014G18KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E T02210109
METAR KIBM 301715Z AUTO 32011G15KT 300V360 10SM SCT090 22/13 A3021 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E T02160125
METAR KIBM 301655Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM BKN090 21/12 A3022 RMK AO2
T02060123
KSNY 301741Z 3018/3118 35012KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 3022/3102 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM310200 32005KT P6SM BKN100
FM311200 34010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KSNY 301653Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM FEW025 21/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02110144
METAR KSNY 301553Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02060150
METAR KSNY 301453Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01830144 50007
METAR KOGA 301735Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM VCTS SCT029 SCT035 24/18 A3011 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE T02440181
METAR KOGA 301715Z AUTO 33011G14KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE T02430182
METAR KOGA 301655Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM SCT023 24/18 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE T02400184
METAR KIML 301653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW023 OVC060 22/16 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP179 T02170156
METAR KIML 301553Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM OVC060 20/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02000161
METAR KIML 301453Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM FEW009 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2 RAE28
SLP175 P0000 60003 T01780167 53010
KMCK 301720Z 3018/3118 VRB06KT 6SM BR BKN015
TEMPO 3018/3020 4SM RA OVC004
FM302200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 3022/3104 4SM -TSRA
BKN040CB
FM310600 VRB05KT P6SM BKN017
FM311000 33006KT P6SM BKN004
FM311700 35009KT P6SM BKN025
SPECI KMCK 301737Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW006 SCT013 OVC027 19/17 A3009
RMK AO2 T01890172
SPECI KMCK 301723Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT008 BKN012 OVC028 19/18 A3010
RMK AO2 T01890178
METAR KMCK 301653Z AUTO 34003KT 9SM OVC007 18/17 A3010 RMK AO2 CIG
004V009 SLP176 T01830172
North Platte (KLNX) 08/30/25 17:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
36200 FT MSL...208/028
35000 FT MSL...207/020
31600 FT MSL...194/024
30000 FT MSL...194/030
28000 FT MSL...212/028
27100 FT MSL...211/029
26000 FT MSL...219/026
25000 FT MSL...215/027
24000 FT MSL...213/023
23700 FT MSL...216/022
22000 FT MSL...199/015
20400 FT MSL...190/010
20000 FT MSL...240/013
19000 FT MSL...193/011
18000 FT MSL...214/010
17000 FT MSL...216/007
16900 FT MSL...219/008
16000 FT MSL...231/020
15000 FT MSL...227/007
14200 FT MSL...229/005
14000 FT MSL...236/005
13000 FT MSL...241/006
12000 FT MSL...253/007
12000 FT MSL...252/007
11000 FT MSL...266/008
10100 FT MSL...273/010
10000 FT MSL...226/013
9000 FT MSL...289/010
8600 FT MSL...296/012
8000 FT MSL...269/013
7400 FT MSL...308/011
7000 FT MSL...307/010
6300 FT MSL...326/011
6000 FT MSL...309/007
5500 FT MSL...334/007
5000 FT MSL...356/006
4700 FT MSL...352/005
4100 FT MSL...353/005
4000 FT MSL...335/007
3600 FT MSL...285/007
3400 FT MSL...304/008
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1747 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1241 PM CDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Expansive low stratus will continue to hamper aviation
operations across west central Nebraska terminals.
A slow moving disturbance continues to promote areas of rain
along with low stratus. A clearing line has set up near a
OGA to GRN line but eastward progression of this remains
uncertain. For now, believe some improvement is likely at LBF
and have inserted high-end MVFR conditions for much of the
afternoon hours. Confidence is a little lower at VTN and though
some improvement appears possible, have maintained IFR for now
with possible amendments to come. A lengthy period of VCTS was
added to LBF as short term guidance hints at isolated convection
this afternoon but given sparse coverage of small cells,
uncertain if direct impacts occur.
Tonight, low stratus will redevelop coincident with fog. Expect
fairly widespread IFR/LIFR conditions once again with the
potential for dense fog affecting at least portions of the area.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 301720Z 3018/3118 VRB06KT P6SM BKN035
TEMPO 3018/3019 35010KT BKN010
FM301900 01009KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN070 PROB30 3023/3024
30015G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM310400 30006KT P6SM FEW030
METAR KGLD 301653Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM FEW013 BKN022 BKN080 21/17 A3014
RMK AO2 SLP171 T02060167 $
METAR KGLD 301553Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM OVC075 19/17 A3013 RMK AO2 RAB15E32
SLP172 P0001 T01890167 $
SPECI KGLD 301516Z AUTO 18004KT 7SM -RA SCT008 OVC070 18/17 A3012 RMK
AO2 RAB15 P0000 T01830167 $
KGCK 301720Z 3018/3118 06006KT 5SM BR BKN015
FM302000 06006KT P6SM BKN040
FM311000 33005KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KGCK 301654Z 00000KT 4SM BR OVC005 19/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01940189 $
METAR KGCK 301554Z 14005KT 4SM BR OVC004 19/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01890189 $
SPECI KGCK 301513Z 00000KT 5SM BR OVC004 19/19 A3008 RMK AO2 T01890189
$
SPECI KLBL 301709Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM BKN026 BKN031 OVC048 24/19 A3008
RMK AO2 PNO $
METAR KLBL 301656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW024 SCT029 OVC048 24/19 A3008
RMK AO2 SLP159 T02440194 PNO $
METAR KLBL 301556Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM FEW020 OVC120 24/19 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP157 T02440189 PNO $
METAR KEHA 301735Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM SCT013 BKN035 OVC100 24/19 A3013
RMK AO2 P0001 T02390187
METAR KEHA 301715Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM SCT021 OVC035 22/18 A3013 RMK AO2
T02220185
METAR KEHA 301655Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM SCT011 BKN022 OVC028 21/19 A3014
RMK AO2 T02140185
Goodland (KGLD) 08/30/25 17:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...241/024
17000 FT MSL...260/018
15000 FT MSL...297/019
14800 FT MSL...303/020
14000 FT MSL...306/020
13000 FT MSL...309/019
12600 FT MSL...308/018
12000 FT MSL...309/018
11000 FT MSL...313/016
10800 FT MSL...309/015
10000 FT MSL...322/015
9300 FT MSL...327/014
9000 FT MSL...324/014
8000 FT MSL...327/017
8000 FT MSL...327/017
7000 FT MSL...327/017
7000 FT MSL...326/016
6100 FT MSL...328/015
6000 FT MSL...327/014
5400 FT MSL...323/013
5000 FT MSL...326/012
4700 FT MSL...321/011
4300 FT MSL...322/013
4000 FT MSL...320/012
4000 FT MSL...327/012
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/30/25 17:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...240/008
22000 FT MSL...263/037
20000 FT MSL...259/026
20000 FT MSL...238/011
19000 FT MSL...262/025
18000 FT MSL...268/023
17000 FT MSL...265/022
16500 FT MSL...288/005
16000 FT MSL...266/025
15000 FT MSL...273/021
14000 FT MSL...269/017
13900 FT MSL...279/017
13000 FT MSL...279/017
12000 FT MSL...273/014
11600 FT MSL...276/013
11000 FT MSL...268/011
10000 FT MSL...236/010
9600 FT MSL...226/008
9000 FT MSL...217/008
8100 FT MSL...210/005
8000 FT MSL...210/008
7000 FT MSL...203/005
6900 FT MSL...203/005
6000 FT MSL...217/007
5900 FT MSL...216/008
5100 FT MSL...228/006
5000 FT MSL...226/006
4300 FT MSL...210/005
4000 FT MSL...189/004
3800 FT MSL...190/006
3200 FT MSL...143/005
3000 FT MSL...197/005
3000 FT MSL...197/005
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1708 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1055 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Ceilings will continue to break apart this afternoon, but
IFR/LIFR conditions are not expected to fully clear out of KMCK
until around 20Z. Until then, some additional showers may impact
the airport and lower visibilities. KGLD may see another round
of showers move in from the west around 19Z. Confidence these
showers impact the airport directly is less than 40%, but at
worse we`d expect visibility to drop to around 3 miles for about
15-30 minutes.
This afternoon, around the 22-04Z time frame, a round of storms
may move in from the northwest and impact both KGLD and KMCK.
Gusty winds are expected to be the main impacts, but
visibilities may drop around or below 4 miles if a storm moves
over the airport. Following the storms, generally northwesterly
winds are expected, which will likely lead to some stratus
developing. Currently, KMCK looks to be worse off than KGLD, but
there is a 40% chance the stratus expands west and KGLD will see
another morning of LIFR ceilings.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1647 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1145 AM CDT Sat Aug 30 2025
Low clouds will hang around bringing MVFR to IFR conditions.
Some clearing may be seen across GCK and LBL terminals by
morning. A weak cold front will move through the area with wind
from the east to north at less than 10 knots behind the front.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 301720Z 3018/3118 33007KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 3020/3023
33015G25KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN025CB
FM310200 03005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150=
SPECI KGUY 301745Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM FEW024 BKN029 OVC038 24/18 A3005
RMK AO2 T02390183
METAR KGUY 301653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT023 OVC032 24/18 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP138 T02390183
SPECI KGUY 301630Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM BKN023 BKN031 OVC120 23/18 A3006
RMK AO2 T02330178
KDHT 301720Z 3018/3118 34011G21KT P6SM BKN035
FM302300 03011KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 3101/3107
36015G30KT 2SM TSRA BR BKN025CB
FM310700 01009KT P6SM SCT010 BKN100
SPECI KDHT 301706Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM BKN030 BKN035 23/16 A3012 RMK AO2
T02330161
METAR KDHT 301653Z AUTO 34012G20KT 10SM BKN028 OVC036 24/17 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLP149 T02390167
SPECI KDHT 301630Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM BKN027 23/17 A3013 RMK AO2
T02330167
Amarillo (KAMA) 08/30/25 17:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...297/016
16000 FT MSL...290/019
15000 FT MSL...292/019
14000 FT MSL...295/019
13000 FT MSL...299/016
12000 FT MSL...285/012
11500 FT MSL...284/012
11000 FT MSL...280/014
10000 FT MSL...281/016
9200 FT MSL...263/015
9000 FT MSL...266/015
8000 FT MSL...279/014
8000 FT MSL...279/014
7000 FT MSL...290/012
6900 FT MSL...290/012
6100 FT MSL...298/012
6000 FT MSL...294/011
5300 FT MSL...295/010
5000 FT MSL...298/010
4600 FT MSL...296/009
4200 FT MSL...293/009
4000 FT MSL...288/008
4000 FT MSL...289/008
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1715 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1109 AM CDT Sat Aug 30 2025
A bank of low level clouds remains over the panhandles for this
morning that can cause brief MVFR conditions. This deck is lifting
and scattering which will return conditions to VFR. This afternoon
and evening rain showers and thunderstorms are expected to form
in the panhandles. All terminals may be impacted by these with
KAMA having the highest chance, followed by KDHT, and then KGUY.
The rain showers and thunderstorms will be capable of producing
heavy rainfall that can reduce conditions to IFR or worse.
Further, some of the storms may become strong to severe and able
to produce damaging winds and large hail. Currently the threat for
severe storms is highest in the southern panhandles including
KAMA. Following the rain showers and thunderstorms another bank of
low clouds has a moderate chance of developing in the panhandles.
This deck would be capable of producing MVFR to IFR ceilings at
any terminal it impacts. This is most likely at KAMA thus is
reflected in the TAF, while KDHT and KGUY have lower chance thus
it is not reflected in the TAFs.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 301738Z 3018/3118 28013G22KT P6SM SKC
FM310100 31007KT P6SM FEW100
FM310700 08007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KFMN 301653Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02110094
METAR KFMN 301553Z 28005KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01890100
METAR KFMN 301453Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01610094
51011
KLVS 301738Z 3018/3118 09010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
TEMPO 3101/3104 VRB20G32KT 5SM -TSRA OVC040CB
FM310400 03008KT P6SM FEW025 BKN050
FM310800 03006KT P6SM BKN025
FM311400 09007KT P6SM SCT025
METAR KLVS 301653Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02220100
METAR KLVS 301553Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02060106
METAR KLVS 301453Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01890106 51005
METAR KRTN 301653Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR A3026 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KRTN 301553Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR A3026 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KRTN 301453Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR A3025 RMK AO2 SLPNO 52008
SPECI KCAO 301733Z AUTO 02013G19KT 10SM BKN033 23/16 A3017 RMK AO2
T02330156
METAR KCAO 301655Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM BKN027 23/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02330156
METAR KCAO 301555Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM OVC023 21/16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02110156
Albuquerque (KABX) 08/30/25 17:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...014/004
18000 FT MSL...311/007
17100 FT MSL...284/015
16000 FT MSL...285/013
15000 FT MSL...286/022
14800 FT MSL...289/024
14000 FT MSL...283/018
13000 FT MSL...300/016
13000 FT MSL...301/016
12000 FT MSL...310/016
11500 FT MSL...308/015
11000 FT MSL...314/014
10300 FT MSL...307/015
10000 FT MSL...320/013
9200 FT MSL...302/013
8400 FT MSL...322/009
8000 FT MSL...327/010
7700 FT MSL...327/010
7000 FT MSL...342/009
7000 FT MSL...346/009
6500 FT MSL...347/009
6300 FT MSL...352/008
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Saturday, August 30, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 504 AM MDT Sat Aug 30 2025
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist across western NM
through the TAF period with mostly light winds. More significant
impacts are forecast across eastern NM, where MVFR and even short-
lived IFR conditions are possible in patches of low stratus
through this morning. In addition, MVFR and short-lived IFR
conditions are likely in sct/num storms across eastern NM this
afternoon and overnight. Thunderstorm outflow will combine with a
weak backdoor front to produce a gusty east canyon wind at KABQ
toward the end of the TAF period.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 301800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3406+12 3509+04 3511-11 3122-23 313937 315645 285554
BCE 0105+05 3111-07 3016-20 291834 271744 245552
LND 3411+11 3218+04 3220-12 3012-24 312141 292049 283452
RKS 3109 3218+04 3417-11 3117-24 302240 283048 285251
GJT 3607+11 3510+04 3111-10 3021-21 294235 285042 266752
FMN 2808+12 3111+06 2821-07 2826-19 264732 255841 256552
ABQ 3208+14 2912+06 2816-05 2729-18 244031 244540 254552
MBW 2912 3118+02 3117-11 3012-24 261740 263148 265249
DEN 3510+10 3514+03 2820-10 2622-22 264236 267140 267949
PUB 0109+10 3110+04 2724-07 2630-21 256431 257440 267551
ALS 3307+05 2721-07 2728-20 255831 256740 266952
TCC 9900 3014+14 2813+07 3114-05 2724-17 243830 243939 263352
BFF 3610 3217+08 3213+02 2916-10 2814-22 271439 263545 256049
GLD 0119 3515+10 3410+04 2622-07 2528-23 256931 268039 267651
GCK 9900+15 2706+11 2711+06 2822-06 2626-19 266131 266440 276152
GAG 2006+15 2705+12 2613+06 2525-06 2727-16 264431 264840 284452
AMA 2608 2711+12 2914+07 2616-05 2623-16 253530 253639 263153
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DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 310000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3509+14 0407+07 3106-10 3221-21 302836 293645 274055
BCE 9900+08 3105-07 3008-20 250835 242343 245652
LND 9900+12 3312+05 3322-11 3124-23 312940 314547 306055
RKS 3211 3211+07 3317-11 3223-22 313838 316145 296354
GJT 3606+15 0111+07 3215-09 3123-20 303634 273943 265852
FMN 2913+16 3110+08 2916-07 2919-19 263832 255441 255652
ABQ 3207+17 3209+08 2816-06 2724-17 253931 244540 245152
MBW 3313 3213+03 3121-11 3016-24 301939 293148 284751
DEN 3507+12 3215+05 3022-10 2924-23 284935 286741 276251
PUB 3608+12 3416+06 3023-09 2832-21 275332 276741 267451
ALS 9900+08 2917-08 2930-19 274632 266440 266351
TCC 9900 0106+15 3414+08 2823-05 2735-16 264130 264140 244452
BFF 3210 3211+09 3322+03 3119-10 3014-22 301140 282148 274351
GLD 3610 3520+10 3220+05 2921-09 2822-22 275433 276540 278250
GCK 3308+16 3314+11 3216+06 2826-07 2731-20 266530 267040 276852
GAG 9900+16 3206+12 3113+07 3025-06 2632-17 275230 265440 275152
AMA 9900 2707+13 3316+07 3021-05 2829-16 264630 254540 274352
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DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 311200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1205+15 9900+06 3409-08 3213-20 271737 261747 252955
BCE 0910+07 2805-06 2720-21 252036 243044 244452
LND 3006+12 3110+05 3221-12 3227-22 303537 294346 284455
RKS 9900 9900+05 3217-10 3122-21 293036 283446 273955
GJT 0613+14 0712+06 9900-09 3012-20 271636 262844 255252
FMN 1808+15 1809+07 3012-07 2912-20 263332 254142 254053
ABQ 1610+14 9900+07 3011-06 2818-18 253932 244742 254352
MBW 3214 3523+04 3224-11 3122-22 304336 295245 285454
DEN 3106+11 3214+04 3119-10 3128-21 294234 284745 276652
PUB 9900+11 3211+05 3016-10 3026-19 283234 275442 275952
ALS 9900+06 2809-10 2920-19 273433 264842 264853
TCC 0608 0409+11 3510+06 2918-07 2827-17 273731 273841 254652
BFF 3414 3324+08 3325+02 3119-10 3115-23 303338 305745 296253
GLD 3214 3322+09 3221+03 3123-10 3128-21 295433 285843 287551
GCK 3416+16 3422+10 3319+04 3020-09 3031-19 284633 286641 277052
GAG 3513+15 3313+11 3113+06 3020-08 2935-18 285431 275941 276152
AMA 0116 0115+12 3311+07 3012-07 2829-17 263931 264141 264852
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