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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1505 MST Tuesday, November 18, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 182156Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP114 T01721033
        $
METAR KFNL 182056Z 13009KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01781028
        58018 $
METAR KFNL 181956Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01671033
        $

SPECI KGXY 182113Z AUTO 13009G14KT 10SM 17/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 TSB12E13
       $
METAR KGXY 182056Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM 18/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T01781033 58019 TSNO $
METAR KGXY 181956Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM 16/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01611033
        $


METAR KBDU 182155Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 182135Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 182115Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 182155Z AUTO 10011KT 9SM CLR 17/M04 A2994 RMK AO2
       T01711044
METAR KEIK 182135Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 T01771030
METAR KEIK 182115Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 T01801050

KBJC 182051Z 1821/1918 13014KT P6SM SCT150 BKN220
     FM190100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN220
     FM190400 26006KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 182047Z 13014G18KT 10SM SCT150 18/M06 A2998
METAR KBJC 181947Z 12010KT 10SM BKN100 17/M04 A3000

KDEN 182200Z 1822/1924 14013KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
      TEMPO 1822/1823 14013G22KT
     FM190300 17010KT P6SM BKN220
     FM190900 22009KT P6SM SCT220
     FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN220
METAR KDEN 182153Z 15014G21KT 10SM SCT085 SCT120 SCT200 17/M05 A2997
        RMK AO2 SLP106 T01721050
METAR KDEN 182053Z 10013KT 10SM SCT080 SCT120 BKN200 17/M03 A2997 RMK
        AO2 SLP101 T01721028 56019


KBKF 181700Z 1817/1923 20006KT 9999 SCT070 BKN110 BKN220
      QNH3003INS
      BECMG 1821/1822 18010G15KT 9999 SCT210 QNH2999INS TX15/1822Z
      TN02/1913Z
METAR KBKF 182158Z 15015G21KT 10SM FEW075 SCT130 BKN220 17/M06 A2996
        RMK AO2A SLP106 T01711061
METAR KBKF 182058Z 17011KT 10SM FEW075 FEW120 SCT220 18/M07 A2996 RMK
        AO2A SLP102 T01811066 57019
METAR KBKF 181958Z 13009KT 10SM FEW075 FEW110 BKN220 17/M05 A2997 RMK
        AO2A SLP105 T01731052

KAPA 182158Z 1822/1918 17012KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
      TEMPO 1822/1823 17012G20KT
     FM190200 18009KT P6SM BKN220
SPECI KAPA 182153Z 17016G22KT 10SM FEW070 FEW140 SCT220 15/M05 A2998 RMK
       AO2 SLP128 T01501050
METAR KAPA 182153Z AUTO 17016G22KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T01501050
SPECI KAPA 182053Z 16011KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 16/M06 A2998 RMK AO2
       SLP119 T01611056 56019

METAR KMNH 182155Z AUTO 17019G25KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 182135Z AUTO 17018G24KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 182115Z AUTO 16020G23KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3007 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 182135Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 182115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2998 RMK AO2


METAR KAKO 182153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01560000
METAR KAKO 182053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T01500000 56013
METAR KAKO 181953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01501006

METAR KLIC 182155Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01501028
METAR KLIC 182055Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T01561022 56012
METAR KLIC 181955Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T01611028

METAR KHEQ 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 182135Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 182115Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 182154Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 182134Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 182114Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 182155Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 182135Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 182115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3001 RMK AO2


Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Fort Collins - 06:50:53 MST / 16:40:10 MST
Denver       - 06:48:27 MST / 16:41:46 MST
Sterling     - 06:43:43 MST / 16:32:31 MST

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 11/18/25 21:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8100 FT MSL...123/006
                   8000 FT MSL...120/003
                   7300 FT MSL...089/007
                   7000 FT MSL...142/017
                   6600 FT MSL...086/010

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2026 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1034 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Forecast remains on track. VFR conditions will prevail for all
terminals through the TAF period. Drainage flow will back to a
more southeasterly direction shortly (next 1-2 hrs) before a
return to typical drainage pattern this evening.


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

METAR K4BM 182155Z AUTO 14011G14KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 182135Z AUTO 16010G16KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 182115Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 182155Z AUTO 16015KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T01311060
METAR KAFF 182055Z AUTO 16016G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T01351067 57013
METAR KAFF 181955Z AUTO 17017KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01401063

KCOS 182104Z 1821/1918 17013KT P6SM FEW090 BKN200
     FM190100 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150
     FM190400 05007KT P6SM BKN150
     FM190800 01007KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCOS 182154Z 15017KT 10SM FEW150 BKN250 12/M06 A3007 RMK AO2
       SLP158 T01221061 $
METAR KCOS 182054Z 16015KT 10SM FEW085 SCT200 SCT250 13/M09 A3007 RMK
        AO2 SLP153 T01281089 56012 $
METAR KCOS 181954Z 15015G19KT 10SM FEW085 SCT200 BKN250 13/M09 A3007
        RMK AO2 SLP156 T01281094 $


METAR KFLY 182155Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01091048
METAR KFLY 182135Z AUTO 17013G20KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 T01101051
METAR KFLY 182115Z AUTO 17014G20KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 T01241051

KFCS 182000Z 1820/2002 17012G18KT 9999 SCT180 BKN200 QNH3000INS
     BECMG 1905/1906 33009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3004INS
     BECMG 1916/1917 18009KT 9999 FEW070 SCT130 QNH3002INS
     BECMG 2000/2001 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2998INS TX16/1821Z
     TNM01/1909Z
METAR KFCS 182155Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T01251070
METAR KFCS 182055Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01481061 56013
METAR KFCS 181955Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T01401074

KPUB 182103Z 1821/1918 13012KT P6SM BKN200
     FM190100 09006KT P6SM BKN200
     FM190600 30006KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 182153Z 12014KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01671056
METAR KPUB 182053Z 13012G20KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T01671056 56017
METAR KPUB 181953Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01611061


METAR KTAD 182154Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T01561061
METAR KTAD 182054Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T01671061 56021
METAR KTAD 181954Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T01611067


METAR KLAA 182153Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T01890022
METAR KLAA 182053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01780022 56015
METAR KLAA 181953Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T01780022

METAR KSPD 182156Z AUTO 12007KT 19/M02 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP130 T01891022
METAR KSPD 182056Z AUTO 19/M02 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP130 T01891017 56012
METAR KSPD 181956Z AUTO 19/M02 A3002 RMK AO1 SLP128 T01941017

Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Burlington - 06:36:40 MST / 16:32:01 MST
Pueblo     - 06:43:37 MST / 16:43:51 MST
Lamar      - 06:35:12 MST / 16:36:15 MST

Pueblo (KPUX) 11/18/25 21:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...160/013
                   7000 FT MSL...201/005
                   6000 FT MSL...130/014
                   5900 FT MSL...140/012
                   5700 FT MSL...135/014

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2102 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1024 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions anticipated across the forecast area over the next 24
hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and KALS.
Plan on BKN mid and high level cloudiness with increasing S-SW flow
aloft, while surface winds will be diurnal in direction and
generally 12 kts or less.


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

METAR KCAG 182153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW095 10/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T01001022
METAR KCAG 182053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP164
        6//// T00891022 56017 $
METAR KCAG 181953Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP173
        T00831022 $

METAR KHDN 182156Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T01001028 $
METAR KHDN 182056Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T00941028 56018 $
METAR KHDN 181956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T00891039 $

METAR KSBS 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3005 RMK AO1 T00711023
METAR KSBS 182135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3005 RMK AO1 T00701025
METAR KSBS 182115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3006 RMK AO1 T00671025

METAR KC07 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 182135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 182115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 182155Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3010 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 182135Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3010 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 182115Z AUTO 18009G14KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3010 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 182153Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT095 09/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T00941011
METAR KEEO 182053Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T00941011 56015
METAR KEEO 181953Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW046 09/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T00891022

METAR K20V 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 182135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 182115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 182155Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 T00571025
METAR KGNB 182135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 T00561026
METAR KGNB 182115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 T00521026

METAR K0CO 182155Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 182135Z AUTO 18009G16KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 182115Z AUTO 17009G16KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 182154Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 182134Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 182114Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3015 RMK AO2

KGJT 181720Z 1818/1918 12006KT P6SM VCSH SCT110
     FM182100 32003KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1821/1903
      -SHRA OVC060
     FM190300 11005KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KGJT 182153Z 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC100 12/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T01170022
METAR KGJT 182053Z 10003KT 10SM OVC110 11/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01110022
        56017
METAR KGJT 181953Z 13006KT 10SM SCT110 11/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01110028

KRIL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190200 13003KT P6SM BKN100=
METAR KRIL 182153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 12/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T01171017
METAR KRIL 182053Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T01061011 56020
METAR KRIL 181953Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T01000011

METAR K5SM 182152Z AUTO 10SM SCT050 SCT055 OVC095 M01/M03 A3020 RMK
        AO2
METAR K5SM 182132Z AUTO 10SM SCT050 BKN095 00/M03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 182112Z AUTO 10SM SCT050 00/M03 A3019 RMK AO2

KEGE 181720Z 1818/1918 30004KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190200 10005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110
METAR KEGE 182156Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP168 T00891033
        $
METAR KEGE 182056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00781033
        56023 $
METAR KEGE 181956Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00671011
        $

KASE 181720Z 1818/1918 18004KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
     FM182000 35005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190300 16005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110
METAR KASE 182153Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00781022
METAR KASE 182053Z 32006KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00721022
        56017
METAR KASE 181953Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132 T00721028


METAR KLXV 182153Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T00501089
METAR KLXV 182053Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T00561083 56014
METAR KLXV 181953Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T00441094

Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Rangely           - 07:04:35 MST / 16:56:09 MST
Grand Junction    - 07:01:17 MST / 16:57:39 MST
Steamboat Springs - 06:57:42 MST / 16:47:22 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/18/25 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...197/027
                  22000 FT MSL...232/021
                  20000 FT MSL...218/029
                  19000 FT MSL...210/029
                  19000 FT MSL...207/029
                  18000 FT MSL...239/021
                  17000 FT MSL...243/025
                  16000 FT MSL...195/024
                  15000 FT MSL...229/024
                  14000 FT MSL...199/024
                  13000 FT MSL...210/023
                  12000 FT MSL...210/024

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 417 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Mid to high level ceilings will be common today though flight
conditions are expected to remain in the VFR category. A few
showers may be possible at KGJT and KTEX later this afternoon
which is covered by PROB30 groups. Generally light winds
expected.


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

METAR KAJZ 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 13/01 A3005 RMK AO2 T01250008
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 182135Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM OVC100 13/01 A3005 RMK AO2 T01270013
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 182115Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM BKN100 13/02 A3005 RMK AO2 T01250015
        PWINO

KMTJ 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM181900 35005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190200 13004KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KMTJ 182153Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01110000
METAR KMTJ 182053Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01061011 56018
METAR KMTJ 181953Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01001006

METAR KGUC 182156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T01001044 $
METAR KGUC 182056Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T00941039 56026 $
METAR KGUC 181956Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T00721033 $

METAR K7BM 182155Z AUTO 14010G16KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 182135Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 182115Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 182155Z AUTO 16012G17KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 T01051077
METAR KAEJ 182135Z AUTO 14011G18KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 T01091080
METAR KAEJ 182115Z AUTO 15011G14KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 T01061086

METAR KANK 182155Z AUTO 17016KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3004 RMK AO2 T01131091
       $
METAR KANK 182135Z AUTO 17018KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 T01141092
        $
METAR KANK 182115Z AUTO 18016G22KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 T01161086
        $

METAR KMYP 182155Z AUTO M02/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 182135Z AUTO M02/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 182115Z AUTO M02/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 PWINO


KTEX 181720Z 1818/1918 20007KT P6SM SCT100
      PROB30 1823/1905 -SHSNRA BKN060
     FM190500 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100=
METAR KTEX 182155Z AUTO 18011G18KT 10SM SCT050 05/M04 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 182135Z AUTO 18012G18KT 10SM SCT050 SCT055 05/M03 A3012
        RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 182115Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM SCT065 05/M03 A3013 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 182155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 182135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 182115Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 182153Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM SCT060 13/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T01280011
METAR KCEZ 182053Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM FEW055 12/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T01170006 56015
METAR KCEZ 181953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN050 BKN075 12/01 A3007 RMK
        AO2 SLP159 T01170011

KDRO 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM182100 14007KT P6SM SCT045 BKN200
     FM190100 04005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN100
METAR KDRO 182153Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T01001006
METAR KDRO 182053Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T01061011 56020
METAR KDRO 181953Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T01001011

METAR KPSO 182155Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 182135Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 182115Z AUTO 17006KT 140V200 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 182156Z AUTO 10SM BKN003 BKN008 OVC012 M02/M02 A3025 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCPW 182135Z AUTO 10SM BKN003 OVC009 M03/M03 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 182115Z AUTO 10SM BKN005 OVC009 M02/M02 A3025 RMK AO2

KALS 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200
     FM182100 21006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
     FM190100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
METAR KALS 182152Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP207
        T00671050
METAR KALS 182052Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T00611050 56017
METAR KALS 181952Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T00501044

Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Vail    - 06:53:49 MST / 16:47:33 MST
Durango - 06:54:24 MST / 16:59:03 MST
Alamosa - 06:46:50 MST / 16:50:40 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/18/25 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...197/027
                  22000 FT MSL...232/021
                  20000 FT MSL...218/029
                  19000 FT MSL...210/029
                  19000 FT MSL...207/029
                  18000 FT MSL...239/021
                  17000 FT MSL...243/025
                  16000 FT MSL...195/024
                  15000 FT MSL...229/024
                  14000 FT MSL...199/024
                  13000 FT MSL...210/023
                  12000 FT MSL...210/024

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 417 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Mid to high level ceilings will be common today though flight
conditions are expected to remain in the VFR category. A few
showers may be possible at KGJT and KTEX later this afternoon
which is covered by PROB30 groups. Generally light winds
expected.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT 4SM -SHRA OVC025
     FM190000 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA OVC050
     FM191500 VRB06KT 4SM -SHRA OVC025=
METAR KPGA 182153Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM FEW010 BKN047 OVC090 09/07 A2999
        RMK AO2 RAB11E26 SLP135 P0000 T00940072
SPECI KPGA 182119Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM -RA FEW011 BKN033 OVC049 09/07
       A2998 RMK AO2 RAB11 P0000 T00890072
SPECI KPGA 182111Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM -RA FEW008 BKN014 OVC040 09/08
       A2998 RMK AO2 RAB11 P0000 T00890078

METAR KRQE 182153Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM SCT055 BKN075 13/M02 A3004 RMK
        AO2 SLP129 T01281017
METAR KRQE 182053Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM FEW049 BKN065 12/M01 A3006 RMK
        AO2 SLP143 T01171006 56015
METAR KRQE 181953Z AUTO 15008G17KT 120V180 10SM FEW045 11/01 A3006
        RMK AO2 SLP141 T01110006

Flagstaff (KFSX) 11/18/25 21:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...217/046
                  29000 FT MSL...202/044
                  28000 FT MSL...209/045
                  27000 FT MSL...219/041
                  26000 FT MSL...215/041
                  25000 FT MSL...206/040
                  24800 FT MSL...209/038
                  24000 FT MSL...207/041
                  23000 FT MSL...207/043
                  22000 FT MSL...209/044
                  21300 FT MSL...211/045
                  21000 FT MSL...213/048
                  20000 FT MSL...212/051
                  19000 FT MSL...211/052
                  18700 FT MSL...210/052
                  18000 FT MSL...209/047
                  17000 FT MSL...202/048
                  16500 FT MSL...201/048
                  16000 FT MSL...200/048
                  15000 FT MSL...193/047
                  14600 FT MSL...198/047
                  14000 FT MSL...197/042
                  13100 FT MSL...191/038
                  13000 FT MSL...193/040
                  12000 FT MSL...192/034
                  11900 FT MSL...186/032
                  11000 FT MSL...193/035
                  10900 FT MSL...185/027
                  10000 FT MSL...189/034
                   9900 FT MSL...183/027
                   9200 FT MSL...182/026
                   9000 FT MSL...182/030
                   8600 FT MSL...181/025
                   8000 FT MSL...183/029
                   7900 FT MSL...182/029
                   7500 FT MSL...167/018
                   7500 FT MSL...175/024

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2038 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...Tuesday 18/18Z through Wednesday 19/18Z...MVFR-LIFR
conditions west of AZ-87 corridor with numerous rain showers
throughout the time period. KFLG could see some snow mix in after
12Z Wednesday morning with snow levels dropping to 7000-7500
feet. VFR- MVFR conditions east of AZ-87 corridor, a few showers
are possible, but most of the activity will be further west. Winds
S-SW 10-15kts, gusts to 20kts rest of the day period, light and
variable overnight.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 19/18Z through Friday 21/18Z...Conditions
could range from VFR all the way down to IFR over the next few
days as scattered showers continue throughout the period, becoming
more isolated by Friday morning. Snow levels start at 7000-7500ft,
lowering to 6000-6500ft by Friday morning. Winds S-SW 5-10kts
daytime, light and variable or terrain driven overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 182116Z 1821/1924 33006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
     FM190400 15005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1905/1909 -SHRA
      BKN050
     FM192000 32006KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KSLC 182154Z 35007KT 10SM FEW070 BKN090 BKN220 13/04 A2995 RMK
        AO2 SLP122 T01280039 $
METAR KSLC 182054Z 33007KT 10SM FEW065 BKN085 BKN200 13/03 A2997 RMK
        AO2 SLP126 T01280033 56013 $
METAR KSLC 181954Z 35006KT 10SM SCT070 SCT110 BKN200 13/03 A2998 RMK
        AO2 SLP129 T01280033 $

KVEL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM190100 00000KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060
     FM190500 00000KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035
METAR KVEL 182153Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM FEW055 SCT080 11/01 A3003 RMK
        AO2 SLP149 T01110011
METAR KVEL 182053Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW040 SCT060 12/02 A3003 RMK
        AO2 SLP150 T01170017 56018
METAR KVEL 181953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01060017

METAR KPUC 182153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC041 08/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T00780017
METAR KPUC 182053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC040 08/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T00780011 58014
METAR KPUC 181953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 OVC070 07/02 A3006 RMK
        AO2 SLP177 T00720017

KCNY 181720Z 1818/1918 13007KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1818/1824 6SM
      -SHRA OVC040
     FM190000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1900/1903 -SHRA BKN040
     FM190600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
METAR KCNY 182153Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM FEW065 SCT080 OVC095 12/04 A3000
        RMK AO2 SLP144 T01170039
METAR KCNY 182053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 12/03 A3001 RMK AO2 RAB09E32
        SLP149 P0000 60000 T01170028 56014
METAR KCNY 181953Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM BKN060 OVC100 12/03 A3002 RMK
        AO2 SLP152 T01170033


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 11/18/25 21:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...359/003
                  20000 FT MSL...076/005
                  19000 FT MSL...286/012
                  17700 FT MSL...051/003
                  17000 FT MSL...043/003
                  15000 FT MSL...010/003
                  13600 FT MSL...075/010
                  12100 FT MSL...307/005
                   9000 FT MSL...013/002
                   9000 FT MSL...017/002
                   8200 FT MSL...305/003
                   8000 FT MSL...351/001
                   7500 FT MSL...063/003
                   7000 FT MSL...290/004
                   6700 FT MSL...286/008

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1036 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions today
with ceilings remaining above 6000 feet AGL. Southerly winds are
expected to shift to the northwest between 17Z and 19Z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...With another storm system
bringing precipitation to southern Utah today, areas above 8,000
feet in that area are likely to see periods of MVFR/IFR conditions
in snow beginning late morning. This will be most widespread during
the afternoon hours, becoming confined to southwest Utah thereafter.
Elsewhere, VFR conditions will prevail across the airspace with
generally light and terrain driven winds.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 181741Z 1818/1918 14004KT P6SM BKN050
     FM181900 22006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120=
METAR KEVW 182153Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC060 07/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T00671022
METAR KEVW 182053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 06/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T00611017 56014
METAR KEVW 181953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW055 07/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T00671022 $

KRKS 181737Z 1818/1918 24006KT P6SM SCT150
     FM190100 16005KT P6SM BKN150
     FM190600 22004KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 182154Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM FEW035 08/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T00781011
METAR KRKS 182054Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T00721011 56014
METAR KRKS 181954Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T00671017

KRWL 181737Z 1818/1918 23010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM190900 23015G25KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KRWL 182153Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T00671011
METAR KRWL 182053Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T00671006 56013
METAR KRWL 181953Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T00671006

KLAR 181737Z 1818/1918 21008KT P6SM SCT050
     FM190200 18006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM190900 23009KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 182153Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM FEW075 09/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T00891056
METAR KLAR 182053Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT055 09/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T00941050 56015
METAR KLAR 181953Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T00941050

KCYS 181737Z 1818/1918 27010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM182100 19008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM190400 25008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
METAR KCYS 182153Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T01171044 $
METAR KCYS 182053Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM FEW085 12/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T01221039 56011 $
METAR KCYS 181953Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM BKN085 13/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01281050 $

Riverton (KRIW) 11/18/25 21:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...210/022
                  28000 FT MSL...218/021
                  26000 FT MSL...219/021
                  25000 FT MSL...214/019
                  24000 FT MSL...219/015
                  22000 FT MSL...237/012
                  20000 FT MSL...211/018
                  19000 FT MSL...205/012
                  18000 FT MSL...209/004
                  17000 FT MSL...148/001
                  16000 FT MSL...208/002
                  15000 FT MSL...225/005
                  14000 FT MSL...263/006
                  13600 FT MSL...272/007
                  13000 FT MSL...284/008
                  12000 FT MSL...286/006
                  11200 FT MSL...281/007
                  11000 FT MSL...291/008
                  10100 FT MSL...266/008
                  10000 FT MSL...266/008
                   9000 FT MSL...261/007
                   9000 FT MSL...265/010
                   8200 FT MSL...260/007
                   8000 FT MSL...267/007
                   7400 FT MSL...264/006
                   7000 FT MSL...284/005
                   6700 FT MSL...270/007
                   6200 FT MSL...324/006
                   6000 FT MSL...310/009
                   6000 FT MSL...344/006

Cheyenne (KCYS) 11/18/25 21:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  33000 FT MSL...221/048
                  32000 FT MSL...215/049
                  31000 FT MSL...218/045
                  30000 FT MSL...224/046
                  29000 FT MSL...226/046
                  28000 FT MSL...224/044
                  27000 FT MSL...221/042
                  26000 FT MSL...204/040
                  25000 FT MSL...201/039
                  24000 FT MSL...198/037
                  23000 FT MSL...206/033
                  22000 FT MSL...196/032
                  16000 FT MSL...231/019
                  15000 FT MSL...238/022
                  14100 FT MSL...235/021
                  14000 FT MSL...231/021
                  13000 FT MSL...245/025
                  12400 FT MSL...129/015
                  12000 FT MSL...210/014
                  11000 FT MSL...209/002
                  10600 FT MSL...117/008
                  10000 FT MSL...148/014
                   9000 FT MSL...147/007
                   8900 FT MSL...142/008
                   8000 FT MSL...111/023
                   7400 FT MSL...126/009
                   7100 FT MSL...089/004
                   7000 FT MSL...130/008
                   6600 FT MSL...115/010

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1933 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1059 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
MVFR to IFR ceilings are currently noted at KBPI, KPNA, and KJAC
late this morning. These conditions should be short-lived, with
lifting ceilings expected over the next few hours. However, KJAC
could be the exception as a shortwave keeps light showers going in
the mountains of western Wyoming. Trends will be monitored closely
for the possible extension of MVFR/IFR ceilings longer into the
afternoon today. Broken to overcast VFR ceilings are expected to
persist at most terminals overnight as additional moisture and
clouds spread into the area from the south. KCPR will see a breezy
southwest wind through the period, with all other terminals
remaining under 10 knots.
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 1754 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1048 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours, outside of
KAIA/KCDR which have some lingering low clouds that will be
clearing shortly. While an inversion is expected to setup for
portions of the Nebraska Panhandle, a lack of moisture should
keep FG/BR from developing. Therefore, look for clouds to lift
through this afternoon and become mid to high level through
tomorrow morning. Winds generally 10 kts or less outside of KRWL
where some breezes in the 20-25 knot range could be possible.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 182155Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01570007
METAR KIBM 182135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01600011
METAR KIBM 182115Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM SCT095 16/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01550012

KSNY 181641Z 1817/1912 33008KT 1/2SM FG VV002
     FM181900 16006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSNY 182153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01390028
METAR KSNY 182053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T01330033 56012
METAR KSNY 181953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T01330039

METAR KOGA 182155Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3001 RMK AO2
       T00970040
METAR KOGA 182135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3000 RMK AO2
       T00970040
METAR KOGA 182115Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3000 RMK AO2
       T00990043

METAR KIML 182153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01060044
METAR KIML 182053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01110044 58015
METAR KIML 181953Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM FEW018 11/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01060039

KMCK 181721Z 1818/1918 35009KT P6SM BKN020
     FM182000 32005KT P6SM OVC025
     FM182200 36005KT P6SM BKN200
     FM191100 VRB04KT 4SM BR SCT005 BKN200
     FM191600 16005KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KMCK 182153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM FEW027 09/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T00940033
SPECI KMCK 182137Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT027 10/03 A3001 RMK AO2
       T01000033
METAR KMCK 182053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC025 09/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T00940033 58009

North Platte (KLNX) 11/18/25 21:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   4100 FT MSL...304/006
                   4000 FT MSL...182/007

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1958 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1126 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
IFR to MVFR ceilings are expected to gradually improve, with VFR
conditions returning to the western Sandhills and southwest by
00Z, 19th. Portions of north central Nebraska should improve to
VFR by mid to late evening. Winds to remain light below 10KT.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 181721Z 1818/1918 33009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW250
     FM182000 34007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM190100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
     FM190600 16007KT P6SM BKN250
     FM191000 17005KT 4SM BR FEW005 BKN250
     FM191500 18005KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KGLD 182153Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01280050
METAR KGLD 182053Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T01330050 56008
METAR KGLD 181953Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01330050

KGCK 181720Z 1818/1918 34009KT P6SM BKN250
     FM182300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
     FM190800 16007KT P6SM BKN150
     FM191500 18010KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KGCK 182154Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01780061
METAR KGCK 182054Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01780061
       55010
METAR KGCK 181954Z 34009G18KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01830061

METAR KLBL 182156Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02000022 PNO $
METAR KLBL 182056Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP148
       6//// T02060017 56010 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181956Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02060022 PNO $

METAR KEHA 182155Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
       T01991016
METAR KEHA 182135Z AUTO 15004KT 7SM HZ CLR 20/M01 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02011013
METAR KEHA 182115Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02051006

Goodland (KGLD) 11/18/25 21:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...307/015
                   7000 FT MSL...308/014
                   7000 FT MSL...323/017
                   6200 FT MSL...326/011
                   6000 FT MSL...328/013
                   5400 FT MSL...335/013
                   5000 FT MSL...003/006
                   4700 FT MSL...336/008
                   4300 FT MSL...357/007
                   4000 FT MSL...023/008

Dodge City (KDDC) 11/18/25 21:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   7100 FT MSL...295/010
                   7000 FT MSL...303/015
                   6000 FT MSL...316/015
                   6000 FT MSL...310/014
                   5200 FT MSL...313/006
                   5000 FT MSL...319/008
                   4300 FT MSL...333/009
                   4000 FT MSL...335/010
                   3800 FT MSL...336/009
                   3200 FT MSL...323/010
                   3000 FT MSL...344/008
                   3000 FT MSL...344/008

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1945 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1021 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Stratus deck moving in behind weak front will bring ceilings
down to around 2000 ft for the next few hours at MCK while
expect front to stall between KGLD and KSYF keeping clouds just
north of the GLD terminal. Expect a period of VFR conditions in
the early evening, but overall airmass hydrolapse rates
favorable for fog development by sunrise. While widespread fog
is possible, large amount of high clouds may limit cooling and
inhibit fog formation, lowering overall confidence.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2030 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1125 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
An area of high pressure at the surface will track across
southwest Kansas over the next 24 hours. This will result in
northwest winds around 10 knots early this Tuesday afternoon
gradually decreasing through the late afternoon and then slowly
shifting to the east southeast overnight. These southerly winds
will then increase between 12Z and 18Z Wednesday as surface
pressures fall along the lee of the Rockies.


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

KGUY 181720Z 1818/1918 02005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM191200 20006KT P6SM SCT250
     FM191400 21007KT P6SM BKN110
     FM191700 24010KT P6SM BKN130=
METAR KGUY 182153Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T01941006
METAR KGUY 182053Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01941006 55012
METAR KGUY 181953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01940000

KDHT 181720Z 1818/1918 07007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM190600 20005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM191200 21007KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/24040KT
     FM191700 24012KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KDHT 182153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01941022
METAR KDHT 182053Z AUTO 14010G14KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01831011 58015
METAR KDHT 181953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01831017

Amarillo (KAMA) 11/18/25 21:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...241/013
                   6100 FT MSL...181/007
                   6000 FT MSL...188/007
                   5300 FT MSL...175/008
                   5000 FT MSL...137/008
                   4600 FT MSL...180/008

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1845 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1206 PM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions expected to prevail through the 18Z TAF period with
relatively light winds gradually turning around the clock.


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

KFMN 181734Z 1818/1918 10010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM181900 12006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN180
     FM190000 09006KT P6SM BKN070 OVC150
     FM190400 09006KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KFMN 182153Z 10009KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01390006
METAR KFMN 182053Z 13005G16KT 10SM SCT065 14/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T01390000 56021
METAR KFMN 181953Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01330006


KLVS 181734Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200
     FM181900 19012G22KT P6SM BKN180
     FM190100 20010KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KLVS 182153Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T01441056
METAR KLVS 182053Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01391044 56015
METAR KLVS 181953Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T01281028

METAR KRTN 182153Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01391083
METAR KRTN 182053Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T01501083 56013
METAR KRTN 181953Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01561078


Albuquerque (KABX) 11/18/25 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...215/082
                  26000 FT MSL...215/062
                  25000 FT MSL...223/058
                  24000 FT MSL...223/054
                  22000 FT MSL...212/040
                  20000 FT MSL...205/032
                  18000 FT MSL...040/003
                  17100 FT MSL...283/011
                  15000 FT MSL...282/013
                  12000 FT MSL...286/010
                  11000 FT MSL...229/020
                  10000 FT MSL...224/016
                   9000 FT MSL...208/013
                   8500 FT MSL...276/011
                   8000 FT MSL...253/015
                   7700 FT MSL...273/007
                   6500 FT MSL...184/004

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2019 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1036 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours, though cigs
will gradually lower with time. There is a medium chance that patchy
MVFR cigs will develop Wednesday morning after 09Z across south
central areas as rain moves into the area. Rainfall and high
elevation snow will continue to spread north and east through the
day on Wednesday.

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

DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 181800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1807+00 1912-06 2015-18 2317-30 202148 202652 202954
BCE                      1423-06 1927-17 1923-30 194848 215651 203152
LND              9900+00 2007-05 2011-17 1918-30 213245 203555 223757
RKS              2107    2408-06 1815-18 2027-29 203346 203953 223656
GJT              1910+01 2113-05 2227-17 2234-28 225245 225852 224955
FMN              1710+02 1912-04 2241-16 2251-28 227244 229152 228456
ABQ              2010+03 2325-01 2334-14 2251-27 226841 239451 239256
MBW              2618    2009-05 2017-16 2027-28 224143 235154 235058
DEN              1711+04 2012-04 2123-15 2433-26 235043 235553 246558
PUB              1511+03 2113-04 2427-14 2440-25 245542 247452 247458
ALS                      2013-02 2435-15 2346-26 236342 238552 238157
TCC      2417    2420+06 2423+02 2438-13 2452-24 247040 248650 248657
BFF      3213    3112+01 3010-03 2411-15 2011-27 244143 255654 255259
GLD      3319    3219+03 3014-02 2516-13 2630-26 265242 266352 267058
GCK      3116+08 3019+03 2729-01 2729-12 2642-25 265241 267051 268158
GAG      3010+11 2618+05 2631+01 2742-12 2651-23 266040 267650 268558
AMA      2008    2518+06 2525+02 2539-13 2550-23 256839 258149 258758
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 190000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1508+01 1908-05 2214-18 2218-31 214049 212652 232952
BCE                      1930-05 1929-18 1927-30 192548 204851 214452
LND              2805+01 2712-05 2314-19 2417-30 232047 232752 243953
RKS              2009    2210-05 2521-18 2531-30 244148 233452 234252
GJT              1813+02 2030-04 2226-17 2236-30 226046 226250 236254
FMN              1512+05 1816-03 2238-17 2144-29 228543 720449 228955
ABQ              2012+05 2326-02 2336-16 2252-27 228841 721249 720156
MBW              2511    2223-05 2426-17 2435-29 223847 234652 235353
DEN              1712+04 2314-03 2536-15 2443-27 237944 248851 247556
PUB              1917+04 2420-01 2434-15 2343-27 236643 740250 248657
ALS                      2316-02 2227-16 2247-27 227643 730850 239156
TCC      2315    2416+06 2526+02 2242-14 2248-25 248239 239749 730057
BFF      2506    2517+03 2515-03 2325-17 2232-27 235645 236053 246155
GLD      2505    2915+04 2717-02 2531-13 2539-25 245342 258851 258357
GCK      3209+09 2715+04 2622+00 2632-13 2540-25 256241 259750 259458
GAG      2707+11 2520+05 2530+03 2634-12 2447-24 256939 258949 259758
AMA      2010    2321+06 2527+02 2435-12 2349-25 247339 249049 249758
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 191200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1906    2206-01 2208-06 2215-19 2022-32 232949 222250 261450
BCE                      2023-06 1834-20 1828-31 214848 214150 213250
LND              9900+00 2613-06 2422-18 2321-31 242249 242953 252951
RKS              2516    2524-06 2324-18 2316-31 242449 233451 243652
GJT              2217+01 2127-06 2228-18 2427-31 234646 225250 225953
FMN              1908+02 2012-05 2127-18 2232-31 226943 228049 227553
ABQ              2119+03 2227-03 2237-18 2178-27 710042 720349 229854
MBW              2639    2640-05 2425-18 2224-32 233547 235251 245053
DEN              2909+04 2709-03 2430-18 2439-31 237044 238151 237853
PUB              2613+05 2311-01 2327-17 2562-29 239844 730550 248754
ALS                      2324-04 2426-17 2368-28 219643 229950 238855
TCC      2626    2528+05 2324-02 2135-15 2149-26 239142 731548 239853
BFF      2716    2727+03 2724-05 2425-18 2428-30 244546 246150 246153
GLD      2027    2316+06 2218-02 2434-17 2568-28 249444 750150 248255
GCK      2231+12 2330+06 2428+00 2438-14 2355-25 249142 740548 740156
GAG      2323+13 2420+06 2424+00 2445-13 2361-24 248639 249948 741058
AMA      2324    2426+07 2325-01 2240-14 2260-24 249040 730148 730857
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