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NZUS99 KBOU 171649
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0945 MST Monday, November 17, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KFNL 171614Z 26013G21KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1554
$
METAR KFNL 171556Z 31014G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP020
T01331078 $
METAR KFNL 171456Z 31010KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP026 T01171067
50012 $
METAR KGXY 171556Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM 13/M01 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01331011 $
METAR KGXY 171456Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM 09/01 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP063 T00940006
51014 $
METAR KGXY 171356Z AUTO 13007KT 9SM 05/00 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP065 T00500000
$
METAR KBDU 171635Z AUTO 22015G27KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A2971 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171615Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A2971 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171555Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 171635Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2971 RMK AO2 T01391084
METAR KEIK 171615Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 T01341079
METAR KEIK 171555Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 T01251076
KBJC 171605Z 1716/1812 VRB06KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
TEMPO 1716/1718 29015G25KT
FM171800 28018G34KT P6SM FEW080 BKN220
FM172200 27014KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
FM180200 24010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM180400 29007KT P6SM SCT220
FM180800 VRB05KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 171545Z 34006G17KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 13/M09 A2973
METAR KBJC 171448Z 25021G32KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 11/M08 A2974
METAR KBJC 171355Z 30017G29KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 09/M08 A2974
KDEN 171437Z 1715/1818 27010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM171800 29016G30KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
FM172200 30013KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM180100 25010KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
FM180500 20008KT P6SM SCT220
FM181600 15008KT P6SM FEW220
SPECI KDEN 171624Z 25006KT 10SM FEW070 FEW120 SCT200 13/M08 A2973 RMK
AO2 T01281083 $
METAR KDEN 171553Z 29013KT 10SM FEW070 FEW120 SCT200 12/M08 A2972 RMK
AO2 PK WND 27026/1504 SLP021 T01221083 $
METAR KDEN 171453Z 26010G19KT 10SM FEW070 FEW120 SCT200 10/M08 A2973
RMK AO2 SLP022 VIRGA T01001078 51010 $
METAR KBKF 171558Z 24006KT 10SM FEW080 FEW200 11/M06 A2973 RMK AO2A
SLP021 T01111063
METAR KBKF 171458Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW200 06/M04 A2973 RMK AO2A
SLP033 T00581036 52011
METAR KBKF 171358Z 17007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW200 04/M05 A2972 RMK AO2A
SLP033 T00411046
KAPA 171601Z 1716/1812 27012G20KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM171800 30015G30KT P6SM FEW090 BKN220
FM172200 33013KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM180100 24010KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220
FM180500 19008KT P6SM SCT220
SPECI KAPA 171553Z 27009G23KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 FEW220 11/M08 A2974 RMK
AO2 SLP040 T01061078
METAR KAPA 171553Z AUTO 27009G23KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP040
T01061078
SPECI KAPA 171453Z 31005KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 FEW220 09/M07 A2974 RMK
AO2 SLP042 T00671067 53008
METAR KMNH 171635Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171555Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171635Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 12/M00 A2971 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171615Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A2971 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171555Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2971 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 171553Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP036
T01170000
METAR KAKO 171453Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP052
T00670011 53013
METAR KAKO 171353Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP050
T00171006
METAR KLIC 171555Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP042
T01171044
METAR KLIC 171455Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP051
T00391033 53008
METAR KLIC 171355Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP060
T00001050
METAR KHEQ 171635Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 171615Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 171555Z AUTO 01013G19KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2968 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171634Z AUTO 32011G15KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171614Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171554Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171635Z AUTO 33012G17KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171615Z AUTO 33013G18KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171555Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A2969 RMK AO2
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Fort Collins - 06:49:44 MST / 16:40:53 MST
Denver - 06:47:19 MST / 16:42:27 MST
Sterling - 06:42:33 MST / 16:33:14 MST
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 11/17/25 16:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...047/007
7200 FT MSL...304/002
7000 FT MSL...054/004
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 428 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
VFR through the TAF period. Main concern will be periods of gusty
winds beginning later this morning and continuing through most of
the afternoon. Guidance develops deeper mixing near 18z, with some
gusts of 30-35kt possible. Best chance of seeing >30kt gusts is at
BJC with slightly lower chances for DEN/APA. There are a few hints
from guidance that we`ll see one or two channels of stronger gusts
develop with lighter, potentially easterly winds in between. Did
think about turning the prevailing gusts at DEN into a TEMPO, but
don`t have enough confidence to change it.
We should see a quick decoupling near sunset/00z with wind gusts
quickly diminishing. Drainage flow should redevelop later in the
evening and continue into Tuesday morning.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 171635Z AUTO 17016G22KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 M02/M05 A2994
RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171615Z AUTO 17014G20KT 10SM SCT060 BKN110 M03/M05 A2994 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 171555Z AUTO 17016KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 171555Z AUTO 27025G36KT 10SM SCT180 10/M07 A2972 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27042/24 SLP013 T00961067
METAR KAFF 171455Z AUTO 28024G30KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2974 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27034/54 SLP038 T00841066 50003
METAR KAFF 171355Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND
25027/1258 SLP039 T00731068
KCOS 171136Z 1712/1812 29008KT P6SM FEW200 WS015/27035KT
TEMPO 1712/1716 30015G25KT
FM171600 29014G28KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 34006KT P6SM SCT200
FM180800 36010KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCOS 171554Z 07009KT 10SM FEW070 FEW230 10/M07 A2978 RMK AO2
SLP045 T01001067 $
METAR KCOS 171454Z 36004KT 10SM FEW070 FEW140 09/M07 A2978 RMK AO2
SLP050 T00941067 51006 $
METAR KCOS 171354Z 36004KT 10SM FEW065 FEW130 SCT250 07/M07 A2978 RMK
AO2 SLP056 T00721072 $
METAR KFLY 171635Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 T01151078
METAR KFLY 171615Z AUTO 30007G15KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 T01081077
METAR KFLY 171555Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2980 RMK AO2
T01031076
KFCS 171330Z 1714/1818 27012G18KT 9999 SKC 520309
QNH2974INS
TEMPO 1715/1722 27020G35KT 9999 SKC 520009 QNH2968INS
BECMG 1800/1801 33009KT 9999 SKC QNH2980INS
BECMG 1809/1810 33009KT 9999 SCT050 QNH2995INS
BECMG 1816/1817 16012KT 9999 SCT050 QNH3006INS TX17/1722Z
TN01/1812Z
METAR KFCS 171555Z AUTO 26017G23KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26026/31 SLP056 T01201069
METAR KFCS 171455Z AUTO 25014G21KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25026/12 SLP051 T01071071
METAR KFCS 171355Z 26014KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2974 RMK AO2A SLP047 T00971075
KPUB 171458Z 1715/1812 28012KT P6SM FEW200
FM171600 27015G30KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 29008KT P6SM SCT200
FM180700 35008KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 171553Z 30013KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP042 T01391033
$
METAR KPUB 171453Z 27013KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP051 T01171033
51013 $
METAR KPUB 171353Z 28012KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP048 T01001039
$
METAR KTAD 171554Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP049
T01171044
METAR KTAD 171454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP058
T00781050 53013
METAR KTAD 171354Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP052
T00391061
METAR KLAA 171553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP037
T01671011
METAR KLAA 171453Z AUTO 27010G15KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP040
T01221006 51018
METAR KLAA 171353Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP044
T00781011
METAR KSPD 171556Z AUTO 27016G23KT 17/M04 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP032 T01721044
METAR KSPD 171456Z AUTO 31010KT 14/M03 A2976 RMK AO1 SLP038 T01391028
53010
METAR KSPD 171356Z AUTO 25011KT 09/M02 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP040
T00891022
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Burlington - 06:35:34 MST / 16:32:41 MST
Pueblo - 06:42:33 MST / 16:44:30 MST
Lamar - 06:34:08 MST / 16:36:53 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 11/17/25 16:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...264/032
9000 FT MSL...262/031
8000 FT MSL...257/023
7000 FT MSL...252/019
6000 FT MSL...254/021
5900 FT MSL...258/020
5700 FT MSL...261/020
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1022 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 320 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
Intermittent low level wind shear will be possible at KCOS early
before westerly winds spread eastward from the mountains into the
adjacent plains. Gusts to around 30 kts will be possible at all
three terminals in the afternoon before winds diminish this evening
and become dominated by light downslope/downvalley components
towards morning. Conditions will remain VFR with some mid/high
cloudiness this morning at KALS before clearing this afternoon.
High clouds will increase again late tonight into early Tue AM.
-KT
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 171553Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM FEW120 05/01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00500006
METAR KCAG 171453Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM FEW040 02/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00171017 52007
METAR KCAG 171353Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT070 01/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00111017
METAR KHDN 171556Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM BKN039 03/01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00280006 $
METAR KHDN 171456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT039 BKN045 OVC070 01/M01 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP122 T00111006 53006 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 171356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN047 OVC055 02/00 A2988 RMK
AO2 SLP105 T00170000 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT031 BKN039 OVC050 00/00 A2988
RMK AO1 T00040004
METAR KSBS 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN033 OVC039 00/00 A2989 RMK
AO1 T00000000
METAR KSBS 171555Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM BKN037 OVC047 A2988 RMK AO1
METAR KC07 171635Z AUTO 24003KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M04/M04 A2991 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 171615Z AUTO 24004KT 1/2SM UP OVC001 M03/M03 A2991 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 171555Z AUTO 24005KT 1/2SM -SN OVC001 M04/M04 A2991 RMK
AO2
METAR K33V 171635Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM BKN036 OVC043 00/M03 A2987 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 171615Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM BKN035 BKN041 OVC047 00/M03 A2988
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171555Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM BKN037 OVC043 00/M03 A2988 RMK
AO1
SPECI KEEO 171623Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM BKN028 BKN036 04/01 A2991 RMK AO2
T00440011
METAR KEEO 171553Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM FEW023 BKN039 OVC070 04/01 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP102 T00390006
METAR KEEO 171453Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM OVC034 02/01 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE17
SLP108 P0000 60002 T00220006 51007
METAR K20V 171635Z AUTO 21003KT 3/4SM -SN BKN008 OVC016 00/00 A2992 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 171615Z AUTO 20004KT 4SM -SN SCT014 BKN035 OVC060 00/00 A2991
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171555Z AUTO 19005KT 1 3/4SM -SN BKN013 BKN022 OVC031 00/M01
A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/2SM -SN BKN004 OVC012 M02/M03 A2993
RMK AO2 T10201027
METAR KGNB 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM -SN BKN012 BKN020 OVC035 M02/M04
A2993 RMK AO2 T10201037
METAR KGNB 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT036 OVC050 M02/M04 A2993 RMK
AO2 T10211039
METAR K0CO 171635Z AUTO 31012KT 1/2SM SN OVC003 M09/M10 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 171615Z AUTO 30011G15KT 1/4SM -SN OVC003 M09/M10 A2990 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 171555Z AUTO 32011KT 1/2SM -SN OVC003 M09/M10 A2990 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 171634Z AUTO 29022G31KT 4SM SCT013 BKN028 BKN039 M05/M08
A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171614Z AUTO 30018G30KT 1SM SCT016 OVC029 M06/M07 A2984
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171554Z AUTO 29019G31KT 10SM BKN110 M06/M08 A2983 RMK AO2
KGJT 171139Z 1712/1812 36007KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
TEMPO 1712/1714 -SHRA OVC040
FM171500 VRB04KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035
FM171800 33005KT P6SM SCT025 BKN045
FM180600 10005KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KGJT 171553Z 28006KT 10SM SCT033 BKN046 OVC050 04/03 A2995 RMK
AO2 RAB10E35 SLP127 P0000 T00390033
METAR KGJT 171453Z 34005KT 10SM BKN040 BKN047 BKN080 04/03 A2994 RMK
AO2 RAE45 SLP124 P0001 60003 T00440028 53013
METAR KGJT 171353Z 28006KT 10SM -RA SCT040 OVC050 04/03 A2992 RMK AO2
RAE05B46 SLP113 P0000 T00440033
KRIL 171502Z 1715/1812 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
TEMPO 1715/1716 6SM -SHRA BKN015 OVC030
FM171700 25006G16KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200
SPECI KRIL 171607Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN012 OVC020 02/02 A2994 RMK AO2
RAE1559 P0000 T00220017
METAR KRIL 171553Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM -RA BKN015 BKN020 OVC025 02/02
A2993 RMK AO2 RAB09 SLP130 P0003 I1000 T00220017
SPECI KRIL 171530Z AUTO 32004KT 6SM -RA BR SCT009 BKN019 OVC034 03/02
A2993 RMK AO2 RAB09 P0002 T00280017
METAR K5SM 171631Z AUTO 1/2SM -SN OVC003 M04/M05 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171611Z AUTO 1/4SM -SN OVC003 M04/M05 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171551Z AUTO 1/2SM -SN OVC003 M04/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
KEGE 171456Z 1715/1812 VRB05KT P6SM -SHSNRA BKN035
TEMPO 1715/1717 1SM -SHSN BKN025
FM171700 24010G22KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050
SPECI KEGE 171631Z 07003KT 5SM -RA BR BKN007 OVC025 01/00 A2994 RMK AO2
RAB1557UPB25E27SNB06E16 CIG 005V011 P0003 $
SPECI KEGE 171608Z 07006KT 5SM -SN BR SCT005 BKN027 OVC047 01/M01 A2993
RMK AO2 RAB1557E06SNB06 P0002 $
METAR KEGE 171556Z 08007KT 9SM SCT020 BKN041 OVC049 01/M01 A2993 RMK AO2
SNE56 SLP130 P0000 T00061006 $
KASE 171454Z 1715/1812 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN040
TEMPO 1715/1717 2SM -SHSN BR OVC020
FM171800 35010KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 1718/1724 4SM -SHSN BR
OVC025
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050
SPECI KASE 171627Z 35005KT 1SM -SN BR FEW001 OVC014 00/M01 A2993 RMK AO2
P0001 T00001006
SPECI KASE 171618Z 35005KT 1SM -SN BR VV009 00/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 P0001
T00001006
SPECI KASE 171605Z 34003KT 1/2SM SN FG FEW002 OVC006 00/M01 A2992 RMK
AO2 P0000 T00001006
SPECI KLXV 171634Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM -SN BR BKN022 BKN047 OVC055
M03/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SNE1556B27 P0000 T10331050
SPECI KLXV 171631Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM -SN BR BKN027 OVC047 M03/M05 A2994
RMK AO2 SNE1556B27 P0000 T10331050
SPECI KLXV 171606Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT031 OVC050 M03/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
SNE1556 P0000 T10281050
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Rangely - 07:03:27 MST / 16:56:52 MST
Grand Junction - 07:00:11 MST / 16:58:19 MST
Steamboat Springs - 06:56:33 MST / 16:48:05 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/17/25 16:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...277/024
15000 FT MSL...265/014
14400 FT MSL...251/011
14000 FT MSL...262/024
13300 FT MSL...262/023
13000 FT MSL...262/024
12500 FT MSL...262/023
12000 FT MSL...263/026
11700 FT MSL...259/021
11000 FT MSL...258/020
11000 FT MSL...246/027
10400 FT MSL...247/026
10300 FT MSL...260/019
10100 FT MSL...251/026
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1154 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 440 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
A weather system continues to bring mountain snow and valley
rain to the region. Currently MVFR conditions are ongoing at
KTEX, but drops to MVFR or IFR are also possible at KASE, KEGE,
KGUC, and KHDN due to periods of snowfall. Additionally, drops
below ILS breakpoints are anticipated through the afternoon.
Terrain obscuration may occur through the TAF period. After 00Z
the system will move to the east of our area, bringing drier
weather conditions and generally higher ceilings.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 OVC065 08/04 A2997 RMK AO2
T00750037
METAR KAJZ 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 07/03 A2996 RMK
AO2 T00710034
METAR KAJZ 171555Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN080 06/05 A2997
RMK AO2 T00600045
KMTJ 171139Z 1712/1812 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 OVC060
FM171600 18005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
FM171800 28007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060
FM172100 21005KT P6SM FEW040 SCT050
FM180600 15006KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KMTJ 171553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 05/02 A2997 RMK
AO2 RAE02 SLP121 P0000 T00500022
METAR KMTJ 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT034 BKN044 OVC065 06/01
A2995 RMK AO2 RAB41 SLP112 P0000 60000 T00560006 53008
METAR KMTJ 171353Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT042 OVC095 07/M01 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP104 T00671006
SPECI KGUC 171639Z AUTO 21006KT 1 3/4SM UP BR BKN008 OVC014 01/00 A2997
RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5 UPE1559B36RAB25E36SNB1559E25 CIG 007V010
P0000 FZRANO $
SPECI KGUC 171611Z AUTO 21003KT 3SM -SN BR BKN008 OVC030 01/00 A2996 RMK
AO2 UPE1559SNB1559 CIG 005V012 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 171556Z AUTO 23006KT 1 1/2SM UP BR BKN008 BKN019 OVC033
01/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 RAE1458UPB1458 CIG 006V011 SLP135 P0000
T00061006 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 171635Z AUTO 26006KT 220V290 1 1/2SM -SN BKN009 OVC014 00/M03
A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171615Z AUTO 25009G15KT 180V260 1 1/2SM -SN BKN009 OVC013
M01/M03 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171555Z AUTO 24004KT 1 1/4SM -SN OVC007 M01/M03 A2993 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 171635Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM SCT038 BKN060 OVC070 04/M04 A2991
RMK AO2 T00441041
METAR KAEJ 171615Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM SCT034 BKN050 OVC070 04/M03 A2991
RMK AO2 T00421030
METAR KAEJ 171555Z AUTO 26013G18KT 7SM SCT028 BKN050 OVC060 03/M03
A2991 RMK AO2 T00301031
METAR KANK 171635Z AUTO 22012KT 9SM UP OVC034 03/M01 A2991 RMK AO2
UPB1631 P0000 T00301006 $
METAR KANK 171615Z AUTO 21015KT 9SM FEW031 BKN038 OVC050 04/M02 A2990
RMK AO2 T00381022 $
METAR KANK 171555Z AUTO 21013KT 9SM FEW039 SCT080 05/M03 A2990 RMK
AO2 T00491032 $
METAR KMYP 171635Z AUTO OVC001 M06/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 171615Z AUTO 28025G37KT OVC001 M06/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 171555Z AUTO 28024G34KT OVC001 M06/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 171139Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030 PROB30 1712/1714
3SM -SHSN BR OVC015
FM171900 24005KT P6SM SCT030 OVC050
FM180600 13005KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KTEX 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT038 BKN044 OVC055 00/M02 A3004
RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT036 OVC046 00/M02 A3004 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 M01/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171635Z AUTO 10SM BKN060 BKN075 BKN090 05/00 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171615Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 04/00 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171555Z AUTO 10SM SCT090 03/00 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 171553Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM OVC044 07/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00670011
METAR KCEZ 171453Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM OVC042 06/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP144
60000 T00560011 51012
METAR KCEZ 171353Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM OVC060 06/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00560017
KDRO 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB02KT P6SM VCSH OVC040
FM171300 25006KT P6SM SCT015 OVC050
TEMPO 1713/1717 BKN015 OVC025
FM180000 25006KT P6SM BKN050
FM180600 03005KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200
SPECI KDRO 171643Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW018 SCT022 OVC041 05/02 A3004
RMK AO2 T00500017
SPECI KDRO 171626Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT016 BKN022 OVC041 05/02 A3004
RMK AO2 T00500017
METAR KDRO 171553Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW015 OVC075 05/02 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP157 T00500022
METAR KPSO 171635Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT007 BKN016 OVC022 02/00 A3006
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 171615Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM UP BKN007 OVC011 02/00 A3005 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 171555Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM UP BKN007 OVC011 02/01 A3005 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 171635Z AUTO OVC001 M06/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 171615Z AUTO OVC001 M06/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 171555Z AUTO OVC001 M06/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 171136Z 1712/1812 18008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM171600 20010G20KT P6SM SCT070
FM171800 27014G28KT P6SM SCT200
FM180000 20008KT P6SM SCT200
FM180200 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200
SPECI KALS 171611Z AUTO 23016G22KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1551 T00671028
METAR KALS 171552Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00501011
METAR KALS 171452Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM BKN060 02/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00221017 53010
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/17/2025
Vail - 06:52:41 MST / 16:48:15 MST
Durango - 06:53:22 MST / 16:59:40 MST
Alamosa - 06:45:47 MST / 16:51:17 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/17/25 16:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...277/024
15000 FT MSL...265/014
14400 FT MSL...251/011
14000 FT MSL...262/024
13300 FT MSL...262/023
13000 FT MSL...262/024
12500 FT MSL...262/023
12000 FT MSL...263/026
11700 FT MSL...259/021
11000 FT MSL...258/020
11000 FT MSL...246/027
10400 FT MSL...247/026
10300 FT MSL...260/019
10100 FT MSL...251/026
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1154 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 440 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
A weather system continues to bring mountain snow and valley
rain to the region. Currently MVFR conditions are ongoing at
KTEX, but drops to MVFR or IFR are also possible at KASE, KEGE,
KGUC, and KHDN due to periods of snowfall. Additionally, drops
below ILS breakpoints are anticipated through the afternoon.
Terrain obscuration may occur through the TAF period. After 00Z
the system will move to the east of our area, bringing drier
weather conditions and generally higher ceilings.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 171134Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM BKN060 OVC080
METAR KPGA 171553Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM FEW050 OVC065 09/03 A2998 RMK
AO2 SLP132 T00940033
METAR KPGA 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW050 OVC065 08/06 A2998 RMK
AO2 SLP134 T00780056 53014
METAR KPGA 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC065 08/05 A2996 RMK
AO2 SLP125 T00780050
SPECI KRQE 171638Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM BKN025 05/00 A3008 RMK AO2
T00500000
SPECI KRQE 171608Z AUTO 23016G22KT 10SM SCT025 04/00 A3007 RMK AO2
T00440000
SPECI KRQE 171601Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM BKN025 05/00 A3007 RMK AO2
T00500000
Flagstaff (KFSX) 11/17/25 16:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...255/019
10000 FT MSL...239/020
10000 FT MSL...256/015
9300 FT MSL...250/014
9000 FT MSL...226/018
8600 FT MSL...243/013
8000 FT MSL...223/016
7900 FT MSL...223/012
7500 FT MSL...211/013
7500 FT MSL...226/014
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1158 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...Monday 17/12Z through Tuesday 18/12Z...CIGS generally
4-6kft AGL through this period, with LCL MVFR/IFR over higher
terrain until 15Z. SCT -SHRA/-TSRA will develop AFT 01Z-03Z
Tuesday, becoming widespread after 06Z mainly west of the I-17
corridor. South to southwest winds 10-20kts.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 18/12Z through Thursday 20/12Z...Areas -SHRA/-TSRA
as well as -SHSN/SHSN (above 7500 feet) through much of the
period. Upslope (SW) locations and areas where showers are
occurring will produce MVFR/IFR. Sfc winds light Monday night,
then SW10-20kts Tuesday and Wednesday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 171503Z 1715/1818 16011G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM172100 14008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
METAR KSLC 171554Z 18013KT 10SM FEW050 SCT065 BKN085 BKN200 08/03 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP108 T00830028 $
METAR KSLC 171454Z 18013G20KT 10SM FEW035 BKN070 BKN090 08/03 A2988
RMK AO2 SLP106 60000 T00780028 51015 $
METAR KSLC 171354Z 18010KT 10SM FEW040 BKN055 BKN070 08/03 A2987 RMK
AO2 SLP101 T00780033 $
KVEL 171120Z 1712/1812 00000KT P6SM OVC060
FM171600 20004KT P6SM OVC050
FM172000 22007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT080
FM180000 21005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
FM180600 29005KT P6SM BKN200
SPECI KVEL 171642Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM FEW006 BKN065 OVC085 06/03 A2990
RMK AO2 RAE04 P0000 T00560033
METAR KVEL 171553Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM -RA OVC036 05/03 A2990 RMK AO2
SLP111 P0002 T00500033
METAR KVEL 171453Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM -RA OVC046 05/03 A2989 RMK AO2
RAB49 SLP108 P0000 60000 T00500028 53012
SPECI KPUC 171614Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC016 04/02 A2994 RMK AO2
T00390017
METAR KPUC 171553Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM OVC014 04/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00390017
METAR KPUC 171453Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM OVC013 03/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00330017 53015
KCNY 171120Z 1712/1812 32005KT 6SM -RA BKN045 OVC060
FM171300 17009KT P6SM SCT035 BKN070
FM171700 20009KT P6SM FEW035 SCT080
FM180000 18005KT P6SM FEW045 BKN200
FM180600 13003KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 171553Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 06/05 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP124 T00610050
METAR KCNY 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN045 BKN060 BKN075 05/03 A2992
RMK AO2 SLP126 60000 T00500033 53016
METAR KCNY 171353Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM BKN050 OVC095 04/03 A2990 RMK
AO2 SLP118 T00390033
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 11/17/25 16:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12100 FT MSL...050/005
9000 FT MSL...268/020
9000 FT MSL...348/002
8200 FT MSL...009/002
8000 FT MSL...353/002
7500 FT MSL...357/002
6900 FT MSL...260/009
6900 FT MSL...346/002
6600 FT MSL...235/004
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions are expected throughout the day at
the SLC terminal, though cigs should remain at or below 6000 feet
AGL through much of the morning. Southerly winds are anticipated
throughout the day with a 20 percent chance of a late wind shift to
the northwest.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Valley rain and mountain snow
focused primarily over northern Utah and southwest Wyoming this
morning is expected to taper off by the early afternoon. VFR
conditions will prevail for much of the airspace, with MVFR/IFR cigs
for northern Utah locations above 7000 feet this morning in snow.
VFR conditions are expected to become widespread by early afternoon.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 171353Z 1714/1812 21011KT 1/2SM FZFG VV002
FM171500 23012G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
FM180000 15006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150=
METAR KEVW 171553Z AUTO 24017KT 10SM SCT003 OVC055 00/00 A2989 RMK
AO2 SLP119 T00000000 $
SPECI KEVW 171549Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM SCT003 OVC055 00/M01 A2989 RMK AO2
$
SPECI KEVW 171534Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM BKN003 BKN045 OVC050 00/M01 A2989
RMK AO2 T00001006 $
KRKS 171503Z 1715/1812 23010KT P6SM VCSH SCT007 OVC015
TEMPO 1715/1717 2SM -SN BKN005
FM171700 26025G35KT 4SM -RA OVC010
FM172000 26020G30KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN040
FM172300 26010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
SPECI KRKS 171602Z AUTO 24018G26KT 4SM -SN BR BKN005 BKN009 OVC016 01/00
A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 25026/1602 UPB1557E01SNE1557B01 P0000
T00060000
METAR KRKS 171554Z AUTO 24016KT 4SM -SN BR SCT005 BKN011 OVC018 01/00
A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 23027/1539 SLP093 P0001 T00060000
SPECI KRKS 171537Z AUTO 24017KT 5SM -SN BR SCT005 OVC018 01/00 A2981 RMK
AO2 P0001 T00110000
KRWL 171121Z 1712/1812 22022G36KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 BKN050
FM171600 23025G37KT 4SM -RASN OVC025 PROB30 1720/1724 2SM -SN
BKN009
FM180000 25016G24KT P6SM VCSH BKN025
FM180400 25014KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
SPECI KRWL 171627Z AUTO 22016G28KT 10SM SCT022 BKN029 OVC042 03/M01
A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/1554 T00281006
METAR KRWL 171553Z AUTO 21014G26KT 10SM FEW023 BKN046 OVC065 03/M01
A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 22029/1537 SLP071 T00281011
METAR KRWL 171453Z AUTO 20017G26KT 10SM SCT036 OVC045 02/M01 A2979
RMK AO2 PK WND 20027/1426 SNB23E37 SLP062 P0000 60000
T00221006 50005
KLAR 171121Z 1712/1812 22011G20KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/26040KT
FM171500 26024G36KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM180300 27015KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KLAR 171553Z AUTO 24018G26KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25026/1549 SLP027 T00441056
METAR KLAR 171453Z AUTO 24017G23KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2978 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23026/1411 SLP032 T00281050 53005
KCYS 171121Z 1712/1812 29016G24KT P6SM BKN100
FM171800 28022G38KT P6SM SCT100 OVC150
FM180500 30018G26KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
FM180900 29015KT P6SM SCT050 SCT080
METAR KCYS 171553Z AUTO 26024G32KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2973 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26032/1553 SLP027 T00831056 $
METAR KCYS 171453Z AUTO 26016G26KT 10SM FEW070 07/M04 A2974 RMK AO2
PK WND 25028/1411 SLP034 T00671044 50008 $
METAR KCYS 171353Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM SCT120 07/M04 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP034
T00671044 $
Riverton (KRIW) 11/17/25 16:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...042/015
16000 FT MSL...083/017
14000 FT MSL...049/013
13000 FT MSL...020/013
12800 FT MSL...039/011
12000 FT MSL...010/013
11200 FT MSL...004/013
11000 FT MSL...012/014
10000 FT MSL...356/016
10000 FT MSL...356/016
9000 FT MSL...351/017
9000 FT MSL...351/017
8100 FT MSL...339/016
8000 FT MSL...338/016
7400 FT MSL...328/014
7000 FT MSL...322/014
6700 FT MSL...313/012
6200 FT MSL...299/010
6000 FT MSL...289/009
6000 FT MSL...283/009
Cheyenne (KCYS) 11/17/25 16:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
31000 FT MSL...049/040
30000 FT MSL...056/043
29000 FT MSL...058/043
28000 FT MSL...058/042
27000 FT MSL...060/036
26000 FT MSL...062/026
25000 FT MSL...253/010
24000 FT MSL...254/018
23000 FT MSL...253/018
22000 FT MSL...249/017
21000 FT MSL...244/015
20000 FT MSL...259/018
19000 FT MSL...252/015
18000 FT MSL...227/014
17000 FT MSL...252/015
16000 FT MSL...220/009
15000 FT MSL...253/007
14100 FT MSL...273/011
14000 FT MSL...270/033
13000 FT MSL...267/009
12500 FT MSL...285/013
12000 FT MSL...288/019
11000 FT MSL...278/028
10700 FT MSL...273/037
10000 FT MSL...278/031
9000 FT MSL...270/037
9000 FT MSL...274/037
8000 FT MSL...272/034
7300 FT MSL...266/041
7100 FT MSL...267/036
7000 FT MSL...271/038
6600 FT MSL...267/038
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1626 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 400 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
IFR to MVFR conditions at BPI/PNA/RKS/RIW/LND to start the
period with light rain and/or snow mix at these locations as
depicted on radar. This will trend through the morning hours
through about 16-19Z respectively as the precipitation shifts
eastwardly throughout the day. With it, improving sky conditions
to VFR after the 17-21Z timeframe west to east. Mid level
ceilings persist overnight before starting to scatter out with
high pressure come Tuesday morning into the next TAF cycle.
Otherwise, expect windy conditions for all locations, highest at
CPR up to 25kts and RKS up to 30-35kts. These will diminish
towards sunset becoming less than 10kts after 22-01Z with
radiational cooling through the overnight hours.
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 1145 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 445 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
A potent upper level storm system is forecast to move through the
area today and exit to the east by late this evening. Periods of
rain, with snow above 7000 feet, are expected into this evening
across southeast Wyoming and western Nebraska...especially north of
Interstate 80.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR conditions will prevail through this
afternoon with periods of MVFR conditions due to rain or rain/snow
mix. Expect KLAR, KCYS, and KSNY to stay primarily VFR with lower
precip chances compared to the rest of the area. Shower activity
will become more widespread around KRWL this morning with brief IFR
conditions in snow possible. All terminals will see increasing winds
with gusts up to 40 knots possible by this afternoon and this
evening. A few rounds of rain shower expected over the western
Nebraska terminals this morning and then again late this afternoon
through this evening. MVFR CIGS and even some patchy fog are looking
more likely for KCDR and KAIA after 01z Tuesday.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 171635Z AUTO 30020G24KT 10SM OVC120 12/M02 A2971 RMK AO2
T01211024
METAR KIBM 171617Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM BKN110 12/M01 A2971 RMK AO2
METAR KIBM 171555Z AUTO 31010G15KT 10SM OVC120 12/00 A2971 RMK AO2
T01220000
KSNY 171121Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070
FM171400 33015G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
FM171700 30018G26KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM180000 30014G24KT P6SM BKN060
FM180400 32016G24KT P6SM BKN040
METAR KSNY 171553Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP032
T00940056
METAR KSNY 171453Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP036
60001 T00720050 50010
METAR KSNY 171353Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM FEW047 SCT095 SCT110 07/04 A2968
RMK AO2 RAB16E40 SLP038 P0001 T00670039
METAR KOGA 171635Z AUTO 36011G14KT 10SM BKN070 10/05 A2966 RMK AO2
T01020046
METAR KOGA 171615Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2968 RMK AO2
T00820036
METAR KOGA 171555Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM SCT065 08/03 A2967 RMK AO2
T00760033
METAR KIML 171553Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP053
T00670033
METAR KIML 171453Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP049
T00390022 53011
METAR KIML 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP044
T00060000
KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 11008KT P6SM SCT020
FM171700 31008KT P6SM FEW230
FM171900 33011G22KT P6SM FEW250
FM180000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW240
FM180500 29009KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KMCK 171553Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP040
T00780044
METAR KMCK 171453Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP044
T00500028 55004
METAR KMCK 171353Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP046
T00280017 $
North Platte (KLNX) 11/17/25 16:44 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7000 FT MSL...154/021
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 525 AM CST Mon Nov 17 2025
Low stratus is expected to overspread central and northern
Nebraska this afternoon, with widespread MVFR CIGs expected.
Additional low stratus then expands into the Sandhills tonight,
with CIGs lowering to low end MVFR/IFR for terminals north of
I-80. Scattered rain showers are also possible this afternoon
and evening, with brief MVFR visibilities possible.
A frontal boundary stalls near Highway 83 today, with west-
northwest winds (Gusts of 25 to 30 kts possible across far
southwest Nebraska) west of Highway 83 and southeast winds (10
to 15kts) to the east.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 171120Z 1712/1812 23010KT P6SM FEW230
FM171330 28009KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 30010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM180300 30009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 171553Z AUTO 32015G21KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP030
T01440028
METAR KGLD 171453Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP033
T00940022 53009
METAR KGLD 171353Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP030
T00500011
KGCK 171120Z 1712/1812 17007KT P6SM SKC
FM171400 21012KT P6SM SKC
FM171500 25017G27KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 171554Z 23009KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP046
T01280061
METAR KGCK 171454Z 20008KT 7SM CLR 07/06 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP058 T00670056
53006
METAR KGCK 171354Z 19005KT 7SM CLR 04/04 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP055
T00440044
METAR KLBL 171556Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP064
T01560056 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171456Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP069
6//// T00940044 53011 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171356Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP069
T00500039 PNO $
METAR KEHA 171635Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2979 RMK AO2
T01861013
METAR KEHA 171615Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2978 RMK AO2
T01771001
METAR KEHA 171555Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2978 RMK AO2
T01610009
Goodland (KGLD) 11/17/25 16:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...254/013
7000 FT MSL...325/024
6200 FT MSL...344/025
6000 FT MSL...344/025
5400 FT MSL...343/026
5000 FT MSL...344/027
4700 FT MSL...336/026
4300 FT MSL...329/019
4000 FT MSL...329/017
4000 FT MSL...328/015
Dodge City (KDDC) 11/17/25 16:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...140/003
13900 FT MSL...097/002
12000 FT MSL...142/004
11700 FT MSL...061/002
9800 FT MSL...287/004
9000 FT MSL...260/009
8300 FT MSL...208/004
8000 FT MSL...048/005
6000 FT MSL...291/006
5000 FT MSL...282/004
4300 FT MSL...252/007
4000 FT MSL...265/011
3800 FT MSL...259/011
3200 FT MSL...254/013
3000 FT MSL...239/010
3000 FT MSL...239/010
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1606 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 405 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
VFR conditions are forecast to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK.
Stratus east of KMCK this morning should remain east of the
airport, but any clouds that do manage to float over the airport
will be around 2,000 feet AGL, or lower. Winds will generally
remain weak until the cold front passes later this morning, then
expect gusts to climb to around 20-25 kts before calming near
sunset. There is a low potential for stratus and fog tomorrow
morning, mainly for KMCK, but confidence in it impacting flight
categories is less than 15%.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1106 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 505 AM CST Mon Nov 17 2025
Southerly winds will shift westerly later this morning and into
this afternoon. Expect 15-20 knot sustained winds, with gusts
25-30 knots at times. VFR conditions are expected throughout the
TAF period.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 21012KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 27016G26KT P6SM SKC
FM172200 23010KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 171553Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP045
T01670028
METAR KGUY 171453Z AUTO 24015G23KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP045
T01390044 51012
METAR KGUY 171353Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP049
T00890033
KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 22015KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 24017G27KT P6SM SKC
FM172300 23012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 171553Z AUTO 26015G24KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP069
T01560011
METAR KDHT 171453Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP069
T01170028 51010
METAR KDHT 171353Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP077
T00440022
Amarillo (KAMA) 11/17/25 16:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...265/025
9000 FT MSL...255/042
8000 FT MSL...240/042
7000 FT MSL...258/041
6100 FT MSL...262/035
6000 FT MSL...267/036
5300 FT MSL...267/032
5000 FT MSL...267/032
4700 FT MSL...268/030
4200 FT MSL...274/031
4000 FT MSL...270/030
4000 FT MSL...273/029
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1112 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 506 AM CST Mon Nov 17 2025
Breezy conditions are expected this afternoon as models continue
to see the Pacific front push across the Panhandles late this
morning. At KAMA, westerly to southwesterly surface wind gusts can
peak around 35 to 37kt with KDHT and KGUY possibly seeing 25kt
gusts as well. These winds should begin to quiet by sunset, with
the exit of the front. Otherwise, expected VFR conditions to hold
for the package.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 171131Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM BKN050 OVC080
FM172100 27005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
FM180600 07006KT P6SM OVC080
METAR KFMN 171553Z 00000KT 10SM BKN060 07/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP156 T00720022
METAR KFMN 171453Z 08003KT 10SM OVC075 06/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP157 T00560039
51012
METAR KFMN 171353Z 25003KT 10SM OVC075 06/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP149 T00610022
KLVS 171310Z 1713/1812 22018G26KT P6SM FEW060
FM171700 26018G30KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250
FM172200 25012G22KT P6SM FEW080 BKN250
FM180200 26008KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KLVS 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP059
T01111067
METAR KLVS 171453Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP056
T00831056 53008
METAR KLVS 171353Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
21027/1319 SLP060 T00561061
METAR KRTN 171553Z AUTO 26023G40KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27040/1551 SLP060 T01111061
METAR KRTN 171453Z AUTO 25010G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP071
T00941061 53020
METAR KRTN 171353Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
29031/1255 SLP062 T00781072
METAR KCAO 171555Z AUTO 25012KT CLR 14/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP073 T01391039
$
METAR KCAO 171455Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP077
T00941022 51012
METAR KCAO 171355Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP085
T00061022 $
Albuquerque (KABX) 11/17/25 16:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...284/013
15000 FT MSL...331/003
14900 FT MSL...282/016
13000 FT MSL...307/006
13000 FT MSL...071/009
12000 FT MSL...273/019
11500 FT MSL...282/018
11000 FT MSL...282/013
10300 FT MSL...291/015
7700 FT MSL...284/012
6500 FT MSL...241/005
6300 FT MSL...220/006
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1349 UTC Monday, November 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 352 AM MST Mon Nov 17 2025
Areas of MVFR cigs will prevail across western NM this morning
and may impact KGUP. Otherwise, VFR conditions prevail and are
forecast to persist through the TAF period. Strong westerly winds
are likely resulting in areas of low level wind shear early this
morning, but are not forecast to impact TAF sites. Gusty westerly
winds will prevail for much of the day across eastern NM,
impacting KTCC and KLVS with frequent gusts to between 28-33kts.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 171800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2509-03 2812-07 3015-16 2510-28 990045 281955 272558
BCE 2619-04 2630-15 2636-28 255345 245255 234959
LND 3318+00 3618-05 3611-17 0314-28 032445 042856 301453
RKS 2939 3131-07 3317-17 3315-28 042545 032956 292454
GJT 2619-02 2822-07 3036-17 3042-30 294745 306354 274852
FMN 2917-01 2822-07 2848-15 2770-27 268043 268253 256957
ABQ 2819+00 2831-02 2739-13 2655-26 267342 257552 257459
MBW 2743 2832-06 3014-19 0315-30 044746 052852 241150
DEN 2826+01 2829-05 2729-21 2536-35 244545 245244 255048
PUB 2839+02 2845-04 2540-19 2465-30 259541 248550 247654
ALS 2734-05 2754-17 2686-27 269242 268351 256554
TCC 2627 2740+04 2640+02 2641-11 2657-25 266142 266452 266659
BFF 3024 2931-01 2919-06 2214-20 1408-32 182144 213347 232650
GLD 3120 2924+02 2424-04 2351-16 2362-28 237243 237450 256351
GCK 2926+11 2519+05 2327-01 2349-13 2457-26 246743 247153 246653
GAG 2525+13 2435+07 2439+00 2448-13 2454-26 255642 266352 256255
AMA 2729 2535+05 2540+02 2446-12 2548-25 265742 266252 256557
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1605 2009-01 2409-06 2520-16 2425-30 181846 161754 242659
BCE 2416-05 2120-16 2230-29 234644 234854 245257
LND 3309+02 3409-04 3114-16 3011-27 340745 351056 321059
RKS 2822 3011-06 2917-16 2819-27 310545 060556 272658
GJT 2309+00 2615-06 2832-16 2730-27 262845 264254 264658
FMN 2809+00 2821-04 2628-14 2542-27 256143 256953 256158
ABQ 2912+03 2724+00 2535-13 2549-25 257242 258052 257560
MBW 2941 3132-05 3430-16 3429-28 353146 353456 312855
DEN 2938+02 3319-04 3141-16 3046-28 324446 304153 285052
PUB 3030+04 3130-03 3042-15 2852-28 278244 278552 276554
ALS 2919-02 2844-14 2755-27 276743 267553 266859
TCC 2528 2720+06 2831+03 2536-12 2652-25 267042 267652 267359
BFF 2829 2920-01 2721-06 3230-18 3533-31 364646 362550 291950
GLD 2214 2523+02 2631-06 2736-20 2949-33 276242 277144 265449
GCK 2618+12 2625+03 2735-03 2661-16 2689-27 760143 269851 267054
GAG 2526+12 2522+05 2635+01 2553-12 2562-25 267742 258052 267157
AMA 2528 2721+06 2735+02 2641-12 2655-25 267142 267252 267258
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2111-01 2116-07 1817-17 1819-31 213847 223654 223355
BCE 1813-05 2021-18 2126-30 227346 226151 225054
LND 9900+00 2610-05 2617-17 2322-30 222547 212755 233457
RKS 2611 2610-06 2312-16 2220-30 233847 233854 234057
GJT 9900-01 2312-06 1919-16 2336-28 235445 236553 236257
FMN 9900+00 2411-04 2329-14 2344-26 236142 238152 237757
ABQ 2710+02 2420-01 2437-13 2346-25 235740 247251 248058
MBW 2828 3113-05 2516-16 2216-28 232346 243054 254558
DEN 3608+03 2306-03 2720-14 2632-27 264645 266453 256658
PUB 1007+03 2608-02 2621-15 2643-26 266343 258352 267558
ALS 2609-01 2421-14 2440-26 256142 248052 258158
TCC 2818 2823+06 2620+01 2637-12 2443-24 246040 257550 258559
BFF 3230 3320+01 3425-04 3018-15 3121-28 293045 283155 274958
GLD 3438 3337+02 3231-01 2931-13 2839-27 286144 277552 277357
GCK 3328+08 3028+04 2930+00 2739-13 2755-25 277442 269151 278258
GAG 3319+12 2821+06 2628+02 2739-11 2652-24 266641 267951 268458
AMA 3410 2721+07 2627+02 2638-11 2546-24 256240 267550 268759
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