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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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460 NZUS99 KBOU 162109 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1505 MDT Wednesday, July 16, 2025 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 162056Z 21009KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SE AND NW SLP119 T02440144 55018 METAR KFNL 161956Z COR 19008KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP113 T02560150 SPECI KFNL 161959Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR KGXY 162056Z 11007KT 10SM FEW110 26/15 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SW SLP136 T02610150 55019 METAR KGXY 161956Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02720150 METAR KGXY 161856Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02560150 METAR KLMO 162055Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM SCT100 23/16 A3009 RMK AO2 P0007 60007 T02290159 METAR KLMO 162035Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM -RA SCT007 SCT019 SCT033 22/16 A3010 RMK AO2 P0007 T02230162 METAR KLMO 162015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 BKN110 25/14 A3011 RMK AO2 T02480140 METAR KBDU 162055Z AUTO 14007KT 7SM -TSRA SCT075 OVC100 21/16 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS METAR KBDU 162035Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM VCTS SCT034 SCT040 OVC110 23/13 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S THRU W METAR KBDU 162015Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM BKN034 BKN044 23/13 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND S METAR KEIK 162055Z AUTO 29011KT 9SM VCTS OVC041 23/15 A3013 RMK AO2 PRESRR T02310152 METAR KEIK 162035Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM BKN043 24/15 A3009 RMK AO2 T02390147 METAR KEIK 162015Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM FEW040 25/15 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW AND N AND S T02490153 KBJC 162003Z 1620/1718 10008KT P6SM BKN030 FM162100 04008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB FM170100 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM -SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025 FM170600 35005KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200 FM171500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KBJC 161945Z 12007KT 10SM SCT020 BKN030 23/14 A3013 METAR KBJC 161855Z VRB04KT 10SM OVC026 23/15 A3015 METAR KBJC 161745Z 00000KT 10SM BKN020 21/15 A3017 KDEN 162057Z 1621/1724 10008KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 BKN120 TEMPO 1621/1624 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN040CB FM170000 13011KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 FM170600 09007KT P6SM FEW005 SCT015 BKN200 FM171200 19009KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220 FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220 FM171900 08006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1721/1724 -TSRA BKN080CB METAR KDEN 162053Z COR 09004KT 10SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN150 24/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02390133 55008 METAR KDEN 162053Z 10SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN150 24/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02390133 55008 METAR KDEN 161953Z 08009KT 10SM FEW030 FEW070 BKN150 24/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02390133 KBKF 161700Z 1617/1723 VRB06KT 9999 SCT010 BKN130 QNH3002INS BECMG 1618/1619Z 08010KT 9000 SCT080 BKN130 QNH3008INS TEMPO 1621/1623 VRB15G35KT 6000 TSRAGR BKN080CB BECMG 1705/1706 VRB05KT 9000 -RA BKN010 QNH3016INS BECMG 1709/1710 33006KT 9999 NSW SCT010 QNH3015INS TX29/1621Z TN16/1709Z METAR KBKF 162058Z 06003KT 10SM FEW035 BKN075 BKN120 BKN180 24/13 A3011 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT S-W-N SLP123 T02390134 55008 METAR KBKF 161958Z 07006KT 10SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN150 BKN200 25/13 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP112 T02470133 METAR KBKF 161858Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW030 FEW080 BKN150 BKN200 24/14 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP123 T02370135 KAPA 161726Z 1618/1718 12006KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 BKN150 FM161900 10006KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 BKN150 FM162100 14010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB FM170100 17010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM -SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025 FM170600 11007KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200 FM171000 17008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220 FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220 METAR KAPA 162053Z 01006KT 10SM -TSRA FEW030 SCT090 BKN110CB BKN160 23/14 A3013 RMK AO2 RAB42 TSB27 SLP141 OCNL LTGICCCCG VC SW TS VC SW MOV E P0000 60000 T02280144 55006 SPECI KAPA 162033Z 31010KT 10SM TS FEW030 BKN110CB BKN160 23/13 A3013 RMK AO2 TSB27 OCNL LTGICCCCG VC SW TS VC SW MOV E T02330133 METAR KAPA 161953Z COR 02006KT 10SM FEW050 SCT120 BKN160 24/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SW CB DSNT SW MOV E T02440133 METAR KMNH 162055Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM TS BKN110 21/13 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU NW METAR KMNH 162035Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM TS BKN100 21/13 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU NW METAR KMNH 162015Z AUTO 06010G14KT 10SM SCT110 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW METAR KFMM 162055Z AUTO 08012KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND NW METAR KFMM 162035Z AUTO 08015KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW METAR KFMM 162015Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW METAR KSTK 162055Z AUTO 06011G17KT 10SM SCT042 28/15 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW METAR KSTK 162035Z AUTO 04010G16KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 162015Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3004 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 162053Z AUTO 10015G23KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02560144 56016 METAR KAKO 161953Z AUTO 09012G18KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3007 RMK AO2 PRESFR SLP130 T02390144 METAR KAKO 161853Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM FEW029 24/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02390156 METAR KLIC 162055Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02610122 58013 METAR KLIC 161955Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM FEW110 26/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP116 T02610133 METAR KLIC 161855Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02440128 METAR K2V5 162055Z AUTO 06012G18KT 10SM SCT029 25/16 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 162035Z AUTO 06014G18KT 10SM BKN029 25/16 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 162015Z AUTO 05010G15KT 10SM SCT029 25/16 A3007 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 162053Z AUTO 05011G17KT 10SM SCT029 25/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02500161 58003 SPECI KITR 162038Z AUTO 05009G19KT 10SM SCT027 25/16 A3007 RMK AO2 T02500156 SPECI KITR 162030Z AUTO 06012G19KT 10SM BKN027 24/16 A3007 RMK AO2 T02390156 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025 Fort Collins - 05:43:46 MDT / 20:29:06 MDT Denver - 05:45:44 MDT / 20:26:16 MDT Sterling - 05:36:04 MDT / 20:21:58 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/16/25 21:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 40000 FT MSL...255/065 38700 FT MSL...255/059 35000 FT MSL...252/058 32200 FT MSL...253/045 30000 FT MSL...258/040 28000 FT MSL...258/036 27000 FT MSL...258/033 26000 FT MSL...257/028 25000 FT MSL...267/031 24000 FT MSL...260/028 22800 FT MSL...261/027 22000 FT MSL...260/027 20000 FT MSL...266/021 19400 FT MSL...258/020 19000 FT MSL...273/020 18000 FT MSL...273/018 17000 FT MSL...275/016 16700 FT MSL...275/021 16000 FT MSL...275/025 15000 FT MSL...281/021 14500 FT MSL...264/012 14000 FT MSL...216/021 13000 FT MSL...268/019 12600 FT MSL...150/022 12000 FT MSL...191/012 11200 FT MSL...146/013 11000 FT MSL...175/014 10000 FT MSL...203/013 10000 FT MSL...165/010 9000 FT MSL...141/011 8900 FT MSL...151/015 8100 FT MSL...118/010 8000 FT MSL...108/009 7300 FT MSL...086/009 7000 FT MSL...070/009 6700 FT MSL...077/009 6000 FT MSL...110/009 6000 FT MSL...100/009 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1721 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/... Issued at 1116 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 Stronger tstms this aftn will depend on heating and it`s really a 50/50 probability if that occurs or not. Have left tempo between 21z and 01Z for tstms. Lower have scattered out wit just a mid level deck now. Winds will stay E or ESE thru the aftn. Overnight, there will be a weak Denver Cyclone but location isn`t certain at this point. If winds go W or NW at DIA late tonight can`t completely rule out some stratus in the 11z to 15Z time period. Winds tonight will become more southerly and then go more variable in direction by 14Z Thu. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 162055Z AUTO 27003KT 4SM TSRA SCT014 BKN029 OVC043 10/05 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N METAR K4BM 162035Z AUTO 30014G24KT 5SM TSRA BKN041 OVC050 12/03 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS METAR K4BM 162015Z AUTO 22004G18KT 10SM VCTSRA SCT041 BKN065 OVC080 15/01 A3057 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS METAR KAFF 162055Z 21012KT 10SM VCTS -SHRA FEW030 BKN095CB OVC120 23/14 A3015 RMK AO2A TS 8S MOV NE SHRAB18 SLP118 P0000 60000 T02260136 56007 SPECI KAFF 162018Z 18013KT 10SM VCTS -SHRA FEW070CB SCT085 BKN110 OVC130 25/09 A3014 RMK AO2A TS 6S MOV NE SLP109 METAR KAFF 161955Z 18011KT 10SM VCTS BKN110CB BKN150 OVC180 25/10 A3015 RMK AO2A TS 6SW MOV NE SLP113 T02520095 KCOS 162034Z 1621/1718 14012KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB PROB30 1622/1702 3SM -TSRAGR BKN030CB FM170200 08012KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100 FM170500 01010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 METAR KCOS 162054Z 17006KT 10SM -TSRA FEW080CB SCT100 SCT160 BKN200 BKN250 26/11 A3015 RMK AO2 RAB49 TSB29 SLP120 OCNL LTGICCG W TS W MOV E P0000 60000 T02560106 55009 SPECI KCOS 162029Z 15010KT 10SM TS FEW080CB SCT120 SCT160 BKN200 BKN250 26/11 A3014 RMK AO2 TSB29 OCNL LTGICCG VC W TS VC W MOV E VIRGA W-NW T02560111 $ METAR KCOS 161954Z 16009G16KT 10SM FEW085 SCT120 SCT160 BKN200 BKN250 26/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP114 CB DSNT NW MOV NE T02610106 $ METAR KABH 162055Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM FEW060 SCT240 26/13 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP124 T02630131 56013 METAR KABH 161955Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM FEW180 28/14 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP121 T02760135 METAR KABH 161855Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02670123 METAR KFLY 162055Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM VCTS BKN110 23/10 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW T02330100 METAR KFLY 162035Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM VCTS BKN110 24/10 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND NW T02360101 METAR KFLY 162015Z AUTO 14005G14KT 10SM SCT120 24/10 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW T02440096 KFCS 162000Z 1620/1802 15012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT080 BKN100CB QNH3009INS TEMPO 1621/1701 14035G45KT 4800 TSRAGR BKN050CB OVC080 TEMPO 1702/1706 11012G18KT 6000 -SHRA BKN040 OVC090 BECMG 1707/1708 17012KT 4800 BR OVC005 QNH3020INS BECMG 1713/1714 16009KT 9999 NSW OVC010 QNH3019INS BECMG 1717/1718 17009KT 9999 BKN030 QNH3014INS TX31/1620Z TN15/1707Z METAR KFCS 162055Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM VCTS BKN150 28/10 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02760103 55012 $ SPECI KFCS 162031Z 13008KT 10SM VCTS SCT160 28/11 A3008 RMK SLP118 $ METAR KFCS 161955Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP118 T02840114 $ KPUB 161722Z 1618/1718 14012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 FM162300 05012G22KT P6SM VCTS OVC070CB TEMPO 1623/1702 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM170200 08015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN110 FM170400 35008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110 METAR KPUB 162053Z 14016G23KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03000144 56018 $ METAR KPUB 161953Z 15012G19KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100 T03000133 $ METAR KPUB 161853Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02890133 $ METAR KVTP 162055Z AUTO 11005G16KT 10SM CLR A3053 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 162035Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR A3054 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 162015Z AUTO 11007KT 080V140 10SM CLR A3055 RMK AO2 SPECI KTAD 162102Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM BKN110 27/12 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S T02720117 $ METAR KTAD 162054Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM VCTS SCT120 27/12 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-SW SLP111 T02720117 55008 $ SPECI KTAD 162047Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 27/12 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-SW T02670122 $ METAR KSPD 162056Z AUTO 04010G17KT 27/16 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP110 T02670161 58006 METAR KSPD 161956Z AUTO 03007G16KT 26/16 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP110 T02610161 METAR KSPD 161856Z AUTO 03012G19KT 27/17 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP109 T02670167 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025 Burlington - 05:36:11 MDT / 20:14:18 MDT Pueblo - 05:48:29 MDT / 20:20:47 MDT Lamar - 05:40:58 MDT / 20:12:17 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 07/16/25 21:00 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...268/050 33000 FT MSL...273/042 32000 FT MSL...243/046 31000 FT MSL...261/047 30000 FT MSL...261/048 29000 FT MSL...270/036 27000 FT MSL...280/032 25000 FT MSL...275/023 24000 FT MSL...252/027 23000 FT MSL...239/029 22000 FT MSL...267/027 21000 FT MSL...257/024 20000 FT MSL...242/021 19000 FT MSL...250/016 18000 FT MSL...170/021 12400 FT MSL...261/007 12000 FT MSL...238/006 9700 FT MSL...065/007 9000 FT MSL...082/010 8600 FT MSL...085/012 8000 FT MSL...095/013 7800 FT MSL...095/014 7100 FT MSL...099/015 7000 FT MSL...097/016 6400 FT MSL...100/015 6000 FT MSL...106/018 5900 FT MSL...104/018 5700 FT MSL...104/018 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 2053 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1123 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 Tsra likely at all taf sites the afternoon/early this evening from 22z-02z, with vcsh lingering at KPUB and KCOS potentially as late as 05z. Large hail (quarter to half dollar size) and strong winds (gusts 50kts plus) possible with storms at KPUB and KCOS, while main hazard with storms at KALS will be gusty outflow winds (gusts 40-50 kts). Low potential for MVFR/brief IFR stratus/fog at KCOS and KPUB 09z-15z Thu morning, especially if significant precip occurs Wed night. Won`t add to the taf at this point, and will await convective developments before including. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 162053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N SLP089 T03111006 56017 METAR KCAG 161953Z AUTO 33011G18KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP093 T03170011 METAR KCAG 161853Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP106 T03110033 METAR KSBS 162055Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM SCT110 29/02 A3010 RMK AO1 T02900018 METAR KSBS 162035Z AUTO 27010G15KT 10SM SCT110 29/02 A3010 RMK AO1 T02870017 METAR KSBS 162015Z AUTO 28011G14KT 10SM BKN110 27/02 A3011 RMK AO1 T02740024 METAR KC07 162055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 SCT080 SCT100 17/04 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 162035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT049 SCT060 BKN120 19/04 A3045 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 162015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT043 SCT060 BKN100 18/03 A3046 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 162053Z AUTO 28006G20KT 10SM FEW120 32/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP072 T03170006 56016 METAR KEEO 161953Z AUTO 26015G22KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW SLP078 T03170017 $ METAR KEEO 161853Z AUTO 23009G18KT 10SM FEW110 31/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP088 T03060028 $ METAR K20V 162055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE METAR K20V 162035Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT110 23/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE METAR K20V 162015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 24/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 162055Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 21/07 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE T02050068 METAR KGNB 162035Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM SCT120 21/07 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE T02050066 METAR KGNB 162015Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 20/07 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SE T01960067 METAR KC99 162042Z AUTO 03009G15KT 10SM VCTS SCT003 SCT026 BKN055 13/08 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE THRU SE METAR KC99 162020Z AUTO 32009G18KT 10SM TS SCT026 BKN055 OVC090 14/05 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS METAR KC99 162000Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 BKN090 15/09 A3047 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS KGJT 161742Z 1618/1718 28009KT 6SM FU SCT250 FM162100 26009G17KT 6SM FU BKN250 FM170100 25010KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250 FM170300 09007KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250 FM171200 12008KT 6SM FU BKN250 METAR KGJT 162053Z 26010G16KT 8SM FU FEW006 36/02 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 29026/2036 SLP048 T03610017 56017 SPECI KGJT 162050Z 25009G17KT 9SM FU FEW006 36/01 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 29026/2036 METAR KGJT 161953Z VRB06G14KT 9SM FU CLR 34/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP057 T03440033 KRIL 161742Z 1618/1718 29010G18KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1619/1624 VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN120CB FM170100 05007G19KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 FM170700 VRB03KT 6SM FU FEW100 SCT250 FM171200 VRB03KT 6SM FU BKN250 METAR KRIL 162053Z AUTO 34016G40KT 7SM FEW120 32/02 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 30040/2042 WSHFT 2016 SLP077 T03170017 55012 SPECI KRIL 162046Z AUTO 33026G40KT 7SM FEW120 32/02 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND 30040/2042 WSHFT 2016 T03170017 SPECI KRIL 162030Z AUTO 31012G20KT 10SM VCTS CLR 34/03 A3001 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2016 LTG DSNT NE AND NW T03440033 METAR K5SM 162055Z AUTO 10SM BKN085 BKN110 18/00 A3050 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 162035Z AUTO 10SM SCT065 SCT085 SCT110 21/02 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW METAR K5SM 162015Z AUTO 10SM TS SCT065 SCT120 20/01 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N KEGE 161742Z 1618/1718 26012G22KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1619/1624 VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB FM170100 30009G20KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM170600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250 FM171200 VRB03KT 6SM FU BKN250 METAR KEGE 162056Z 34009G18KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 30029/2017 WSHFT 2003 SLP103 T02890017 55008 $ SPECI KEGE 162028Z 31017G28KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND 30029/2017 WSHFT 2003 LTG DSNT NE AND W $ METAR KEGE 161956Z 24015G22KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 23026/1908 LTG DSNT NW SLP089 T03170006 $ KASE 161742Z 1618/1718 34008G16KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 1618/1624 VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA OVC100CB FM170100 23006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM170300 19008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM170700 20006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM171200 VRB03KT 6SM FU BKN250 METAR KASE 162053Z 22013G30KT 10SM -RA FU FEW049 SCT070 BKN090 24/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 RAE07B50 SLP106 P0000 60000 T02391017 53001 METAR KASE 161953Z 34009G18KT 10SM -RA FU BKN100 24/03 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W RAB51 SLP105 P0000 T02390033 METAR KASE 161853Z 36008G15KT 7SM FU FEW100 FEW120 27/01 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E SLP091 T02720006 METAR KLXV 162053Z AUTO 32010G18KT 10SM BKN095 21/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02111017 56007 METAR KLXV 161953Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT100 21/01 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE TSE03 SLP125 T02060011 SPECI KLXV 161908Z AUTO 15010G15KT 10SM FEW080 SCT100 18/01 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E TSE03 T01830006 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025 Rangely - 05:59:58 MDT / 20:42:34 MDT Grand Junction - 06:01:55 MDT / 20:38:48 MDT Steamboat Springs - 05:51:00 MDT / 20:35:53 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 20:53 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...246/034 30700 FT MSL...223/030 30000 FT MSL...227/035 28000 FT MSL...233/031 27300 FT MSL...231/030 26000 FT MSL...234/026 25000 FT MSL...238/024 24000 FT MSL...239/024 23900 FT MSL...252/022 22000 FT MSL...271/022 21300 FT MSL...281/024 20000 FT MSL...285/017 19000 FT MSL...265/021 19000 FT MSL...280/021 18000 FT MSL...287/018 17000 FT MSL...297/014 16000 FT MSL...279/015 14000 FT MSL...282/012 13000 FT MSL...260/016 12500 FT MSL...283/008 12000 FT MSL...261/008 11700 FT MSL...253/009 11000 FT MSL...264/009 11000 FT MSL...269/011 10400 FT MSL...274/011 10200 FT MSL...286/011 10100 FT MSL...270/011 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 2059 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1142 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 VFR conditions are generally expected to continue through the TAF period. Visibility may lower at some sites due to wildfire smoke. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin shortly and last through sunset. Some storms may linger overnight, mostly near the San Juans and in the Four Corners region. The primary concerns with thunderstorms will be gusty outflow winds and lightning. Winds should become light overnight. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 162055Z AUTO 19007G19KT 10SM BKN001 BKN006 32/00 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T03210003 PWINO METAR KAJZ 162035Z AUTO 16014G21KT 10SM BKN001 OVC005 32/01 A3002 RMK AO2 T03150005 PWINO METAR KAJZ 162015Z AUTO 26017G22KT 10SM BKN001 31/05 A3002 RMK AO2 T03140045 PWINO KMTJ 161742Z 1618/1718 34010KT P6SM BKN250 FM162100 32010G17KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT200 FM162300 13010G19KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200 FM170200 15009KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250 FM170500 13008KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200 FM171200 14006KT 6SM FU BKN250 METAR KMTJ 162053Z AUTO 33017G26KT 9SM SCT120 29/03 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 32026/2051 LTG DSNT W SLP084 T02940033 55016 METAR KMTJ 161953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP079 T03220044 METAR KGUC 162056Z AUTO 24014G19KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02670044 56017 $ METAR KGUC 161956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 27/02 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP117 T02720017 $ METAR KGUC 161856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW095 27/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02720033 $ METAR K7BM 162052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 23/02 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE THRU SE METAR K7BM 162033Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 21/01 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E METAR K7BM 162012Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 20/01 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR KAEJ 162055Z AUTO 07014G20KT SCT110 26/01 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T02600012 PWINO METAR KAEJ 162035Z AUTO 09010KT SCT030 SCT050 BKN110 24/02 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE T02360016 PWINO METAR KAEJ 162015Z AUTO 12011KT SCT030 SCT050 OVC100 23/02 A3024 RMK AO2 T02280022 PWINO METAR KANK 162055Z AUTO 02009KT 9SM SCT110 SCT140 BKN170 25/05 A3018 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2003 LTG DSNT NE AND E T02520052 55007 $ METAR KANK 162035Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT100 SCT130 27/04 A3018 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2003 LTG DSNT NE AND E AND S T02700041 $ METAR KANK 162015Z AUTO 36008KT 9SM BKN100 BKN150 24/06 A3018 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2003 T02420060 $ METAR KMYP 162055Z AUTO 27014G23KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 SCT100 17/00 A3068 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 162035Z AUTO 27018G27KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3067 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 162015Z AUTO 28017G25KT 10SM SCT065 17/M01 A3067 RMK AO2 KTEX 161742Z 1618/1718 27006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1619/1622 VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB FM162200 22005KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM170400 14004KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM171200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KTEX 162055Z AUTO 19012G21KT 040V270 10SM BKN090 BKN110 19/03 A3038 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 162035Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT100 21/02 A3038 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 162015Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 21/03 A3038 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 162047Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM OVC090 20/07 A3033 RMK AO2 P0001 LTG DSNT N PWINO METAR K04V 162027Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM OVC100 19/08 A3031 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 162007Z AUTO 23011G20KT 7SM SCT039 SCT075 OVC100 17/09 A3029 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCEZ 162053Z AUTO 27011G20KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP091 T03280039 58017 METAR KCEZ 161953Z AUTO 26008KT 220V280 10SM CLR 31/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03060050 METAR KCEZ 161853Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP101 T03110056 KDRO 161742Z 1618/1718 24006KT 6SM FU BKN250 PROB30 1619/1622 VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB FM162200 33013G20KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 PROB30 1700/1702 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB FM170200 36006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 FM170600 08006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM171200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KDRO 162053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03170011 58017 METAR KDRO 161953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP110 T03000017 METAR KDRO 161853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP117 T03060039 METAR KPSO 162055Z AUTO 32010G14KT 10SM FEW100 26/02 A3023 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 162035Z AUTO 32008G16KT 290V020 10SM SCT100 27/01 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 162015Z AUTO 22007G14KT 170V250 10SM CLR 28/00 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W METAR KCPW 162055Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM OVC065 16/01 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E METAR KCPW 162035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS BKN065 BKN090 BKN120 16/00 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE METAR KCPW 162015Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 BKN120 16/00 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SW AND W KALS 161722Z 1618/1718 10007KT P6SM SCT200 FM162000 27012G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1620/1624 -TSRA BKN050CB FM170200 15010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200 FM170600 14005KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KALS 162052Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 29/03 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW SLP113 T02890028 56018 METAR KALS 161952Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM CLR 28/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02830033 $ METAR KALS 161852Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02830033 $ Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025 Vail - 05:51:35 MDT / 20:31:35 MDT Durango - 06:04:06 MDT / 20:31:10 MDT Alamosa - 05:55:38 MDT / 20:23:40 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 20:53 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 35000 FT MSL...246/034 30700 FT MSL...223/030 30000 FT MSL...227/035 28000 FT MSL...233/031 27300 FT MSL...231/030 26000 FT MSL...234/026 25000 FT MSL...238/024 24000 FT MSL...239/024 23900 FT MSL...252/022 22000 FT MSL...271/022 21300 FT MSL...281/024 20000 FT MSL...285/017 19000 FT MSL...265/021 19000 FT MSL...280/021 18000 FT MSL...287/018 17000 FT MSL...297/014 16000 FT MSL...279/015 14000 FT MSL...282/012 13000 FT MSL...260/016 12500 FT MSL...283/008 12000 FT MSL...261/008 11700 FT MSL...253/009 11000 FT MSL...264/009 11000 FT MSL...269/011 10400 FT MSL...274/011 10200 FT MSL...286/011 10100 FT MSL...270/011 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 2059 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1142 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 VFR conditions are generally expected to continue through the TAF period. Visibility may lower at some sites due to wildfire smoke. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin shortly and last through sunset. Some storms may linger overnight, mostly near the San Juans and in the Four Corners region. The primary concerns with thunderstorms will be gusty outflow winds and lightning. Winds should become light overnight. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 161802Z 1618/1718 19003KT P6SM FEW120 FM162100 25010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB FM170300 20006KT P6SM BKN110 METAR KPGA 162053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 35/09 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW SLP062 T03500089 58025 METAR KPGA 161953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 34/09 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP074 T03390089 $ METAR KPGA 161853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP086 T03220089 $ METAR KRQE 162053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 29/03 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N SLP067 T02890028 57019 METAR KRQE 161953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02830033 METAR KRQE 161853Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02830044 Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/16/25 20:56 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 42000 FT MSL...325/036 35000 FT MSL...211/008 32000 FT MSL...008/005 30000 FT MSL...194/028 29000 FT MSL...198/021 27000 FT MSL...223/039 26000 FT MSL...263/026 25000 FT MSL...219/020 24800 FT MSL...136/002 24000 FT MSL...226/021 23000 FT MSL...146/005 22000 FT MSL...220/015 21300 FT MSL...288/003 21000 FT MSL...161/015 20000 FT MSL...147/017 19000 FT MSL...142/018 18000 FT MSL...130/019 17000 FT MSL...138/016 14000 FT MSL...065/010 13100 FT MSL...048/009 13000 FT MSL...041/010 12000 FT MSL...326/007 11900 FT MSL...345/009 11000 FT MSL...323/012 10800 FT MSL...333/011 10000 FT MSL...322/011 10000 FT MSL...324/011 9200 FT MSL...305/009 9000 FT MSL...283/010 8500 FT MSL...288/009 8000 FT MSL...277/012 7800 FT MSL...285/012 7500 FT MSL...274/009 7500 FT MSL...282/011 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1746 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION...Wednesday 16/18Z through Thursday 17/18Z...SHRA/TSRA is expected to develop N/E of KCMR-KPAN line after 19Z, then gradually move southwest through 06Z. Lingering -SHRA will be possible overnight into Thursday morning. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic wind gusts up to 40 kts will be possible in and around TS. HZ/FU possible near KGCN/KPGA due to nearby wildfires. Otherwise, VFR conditions with winds SW-NW 5-15 kts with gusts 20-25 kts in the afternoon. OUTLOOK...Thursday 17/18Z through Saturday 19/18Z...Scattered SHRA/TSRA continues, with strongest storms likely between 18Z-04Z each afternoon/evening. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds will be possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR conditions with W/SW winds 5-15 kts on Thursday, becoming S/SW on Friday. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 162046Z 1621/1724 32009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 FM170300 15007KT P6SM FEW150 FM171500 17012G20KT P6SM SKC FM171900 33010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 METAR KSLC 162054Z 33013G17KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 FEW250 35/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP066 T03500072 58014 $ METAR KSLC 161954Z 24004KT 10SM FEW095 FEW150 FEW230 34/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP074 T03390061 $ METAR KSLC 161854Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 FEW230 33/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP079 T03280056 $ KVEL 161742Z 1618/1718 24009KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1621 VRB25G45KT -TSRA BKN120CB FM162100 31013G21KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 1621/1623 VRB25G45KT -TSRA BKN120CB FM162300 01007KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200 FM170400 28005KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250 FM171200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250 SPECI KVEL 162102Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM VCTS FEW110 30/04 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND NW T03000044 METAR KVEL 162053Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT110 31/05 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS SLP081 T03060050 56012 METAR KVEL 161953Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W-N SLP078 T03280067 METAR KPUC 162053Z AUTO 28011G28KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND 33035/1955 WSHFT 2034 SLP055 T03330006 58016 SPECI KPUC 162008Z AUTO 33017G26KT 10SM FEW120 32/04 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 33035/1955 WSHFT 1948 T03220044 METAR KPUC 161953Z AUTO 31014G24KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP062 T03330033 KCNY 161742Z 1618/1718 26007KT P6SM SCT250 FM162000 27009G17KT P6SM BKN250 FM170000 28010G21KT 6SM FU FEW140 SCT250 FM170500 16005KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT250 FM171200 14005KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KCNY 162053Z AUTO 24011G19KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP048 T03610022 58022 METAR KCNY 161953Z AUTO VRB04G15KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP055 T03560044 METAR KCNY 161853Z AUTO 28009KT 250V320 10SM CLR 35/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP068 T03500050 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/16/25 20:59 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...282/030 13600 FT MSL...284/027 13000 FT MSL...276/027 12100 FT MSL...268/018 12000 FT MSL...271/022 11000 FT MSL...261/019 10900 FT MSL...257/017 10000 FT MSL...264/016 9800 FT MSL...258/015 9000 FT MSL...262/012 9000 FT MSL...265/013 8200 FT MSL...269/012 8000 FT MSL...273/017 7600 FT MSL...266/011 6800 FT MSL...267/008 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1003 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist at the KSLC terminal through this period. Drainage flow is currently taking hold with northwesterly winds expected to develop around 18-19z. Following this, drainage flow will occur once again around 04z. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are settling in across all terminals this morning. While VFR conditions will persist across the majority of our TAF sites, particularly KBCE and KCDC following 19z. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible near these sites with gusty and erratic winds possible at and near the terminals. Following sunset, VFR conditions will settle in across all sites once again. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 161720Z 1618/1718 25015G25KT P6SM FEW100 FM170400 29009KT P6SM SKC FM170600 17006KT P6SM SKC FM171600 24012G22KT P6SM SKC= METAR KEVW 162053Z AUTO 25021G33KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 26033/2044 SLP104 T02830017 56007 METAR KEVW 161953Z AUTO 27024G33KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 27037/1914 SLP104 T02720028 METAR KEVW 161853Z AUTO 26019G28KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 25030/1841 SLP108 T02720033 KRKS 161726Z 1618/1718 28006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM161830 29014G24KT P6SM FEW200 PROB30 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB FM170200 21012KT P6SM SCT200 FM170600 15006KT P6SM SKC FM171400 21008KT P6SM SKC SPECI KRKS 162100Z AUTO 25010G32KT 9SM -RA BKN100 BKN120 24/07 A3010 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2043 LTG DSNT S AND SW RAB2055 P0000 T02440072 METAR KRKS 162054Z AUTO 27021G32KT 9SM VCTS BKN100 27/04 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 26032/2053 LTG DSNT S AND SW SLP100 T02670044 55011 SPECI KRKS 162051Z AUTO 26016G23KT 10SM VCTS BKN100 28/03 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/2001 LTG DSNT S AND SW KRWL 161720Z 1618/1718 28010G20KT P6SM FEW250 FM170200 06008KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1702/1705 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM170500 06008KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KRWL 162053Z AUTO 26010G19KT 10SM BKN100 27/02 A3012 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2022 TSB37E52 SLP094 60000 T02720022 56010 SPECI KRWL 162037Z AUTO 27016KT 10SM TS BKN100 27/02 A3011 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2022 LTG DSNT E TSB37 T02720017 METAR KRWL 161953Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM FEW100 FEW120 26/06 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND S RAB1858E07 SLP098 P0000 T02560061 KLAR 161720Z 1618/1718 31010G20KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 1618/1622 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM162200 13012G22KT P6SM BKN090 PROB30 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM170300 14015G25KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KLAR 162053Z AUTO 08017G26KT 10SM FEW100 23/12 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND 07026/2046 LTG DSNT N SLP096 60000 T02330122 55002 SPECI KLAR 162036Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM SCT100 23/07 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE AND NW T02330072 SPECI KLAR 162021Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM VCTS SCT100 22/07 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E T02220072 KCYS 161720Z 1618/1718 14010KT P6SM BKN010 PROB30 1619/1620 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA OVC010CB FM162000 14010KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1620/1621 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA OVC020CB FM162100 13010G20KT 4SM TSRA BKN060CB FM162300 13010G20KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1623/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA OVC020CB FM170100 14010G20KT 4SM TSRA BKN030CB METAR KCYS 162053Z 15007KT 3SM TSRA BKN030 BKN055 OVC100 19/15 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND E AND S RAB06E37B49 TSB10E25B42 SLP145 P0002 60002 T01890150 53011 SPECI KCYS 162045Z VRB03G18KT 10SM TS SCT029 BKN035 OVC100 19/14 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB06E37 TSB10E25B42 PRESRR P0001 T01940144 SPECI KCYS 162030Z 13012G18KT 10SM VCTS -RA BKN027 BKN035 OVC049 19/15 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB06 TSB10E25 P0001 T01940150 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1821 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1135 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 East of the DivideKCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals. Terminals east of the Divide continue to be under the influence of low clouds at the start of the period. For KLND and KRIW, models indicate that these should scatter out between 19Z and 20Z this afternoon. KWRL should also begin to scatter out around that time, as satellite is beginning to indicate some breaking up of lower cloud decks. KCPR and KCOD will hold onto the low clouds much longer, with KCPR possibly holding onto MVFR decks through 06Z. Hi-res guidance does indicate a potential brief clearing at KCPR during the afternoon, but given continued moist northeasterly flow, would expect this to be only brief, so have covered the potential with a TEMPO for now. All terminals are expected to be SKC by 09Z Thursday. West of the DivideKBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals. SKC and quiet conditions will prevail for much of the TAF period. Convection is expected to initiate off the Uinta mountains this afternoon and will have the potential to impact KRKS with most likely timing covered by the PROB30 group. Otherwise, west-southwest winds gusting to around 20 to 25kts will be common through the afternoon, diminishing towards sunset. Light winds and SKC prevail overnight and through the end of the TAF period. 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 1857 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1050 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 Low stratus continues for areas east of the Laramie Range late this morning. Low CIGs will likely burn off early this afternoon, allowing destabilization for storms to form. The main aviation concern this afternoon will be strong to severe storms with heavy rain. Moderate to heavy rain will likely lead to visibility drops in any storms passing over a terminal. MVFR to IFR visibility will be possible in heavy rain. Strong, gusty winds and large hail will also be possible in storms this afternoon and evening. More low stratus will build in late tonight and continue through Thursday morning. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 162055Z AUTO 09014G18KT 10SM BKN032 OVC040 26/16 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW T02580157 METAR KIBM 162035Z AUTO 13009G14KT 10SM BKN032 BKN038 26/16 A3010 RMK AO2 T02590160 METAR KIBM 162015Z AUTO 13009G14KT 10SM BKN030 BKN035 24/16 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W T02420160 KSNY 161720Z 1618/1718 08008KT P6SM OVC015 FM162000 10010KT P6SM SCT050 FM162200 11010KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1622/1704 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM170400 11008KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 METAR KSNY 162053Z AUTO 07018G25KT 10SM SCT025 SCT030 BKN035 23/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02280144 58006 METAR KSNY 161953Z AUTO 06015G23KT 10SM BKN036 23/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02330150 SPECI KSNY 161916Z AUTO 10SM SCT027 BKN035 24/15 A3009 RMK AO2 T02390150 METAR KOGA 162055Z AUTO 03009G15KT 10SM SCT022 SCT028 24/15 A3008 RMK AO2 T02360153 METAR KOGA 162035Z AUTO 08009G15KT 10SM BKN022 OVC027 22/16 A3009 RMK AO2 T02190156 METAR KOGA 162015Z AUTO 06005G08KT 10SM OVC020 21/16 A3010 RMK AO2 T02050155 METAR KIML 162053Z AUTO 04013KT 6SM HZ OVC017 19/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP170 T01940156 53004 METAR KIML 161953Z AUTO 04014KT 7SM OVC018 20/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02000156 METAR KIML 161853Z AUTO 05015KT 10SM OVC018 22/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP158 T02170156 KMCK 162059Z 1621/1718 04012KT P6SM OVC020 FM170400 08009KT P6SM BKN020 FM171000 06008KT P6SM BKN009 FM171100 06008KT 6SM BR BKN010 FM171500 10008KT P6SM SCT018 METAR KMCK 162053Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM OVC020 21/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02110156 53005 METAR KMCK 161953Z AUTO 04015KT 10SM OVC023 22/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02170161 METAR KMCK 161853Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM BKN024 OVC030 23/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02280161 North Platte (KLNX) 07/16/25 20:55 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...254/039 24000 FT MSL...253/042 22000 FT MSL...250/046 20000 FT MSL...256/039 19000 FT MSL...260/037 18000 FT MSL...273/042 17000 FT MSL...280/045 16000 FT MSL...263/031 15000 FT MSL...265/032 14200 FT MSL...276/035 14000 FT MSL...268/032 13000 FT MSL...294/036 12000 FT MSL...257/022 12000 FT MSL...260/023 11000 FT MSL...298/024 10100 FT MSL...298/019 10000 FT MSL...295/018 9000 FT MSL...266/015 8600 FT MSL...295/018 7400 FT MSL...350/024 7000 FT MSL...011/025 6000 FT MSL...048/017 5500 FT MSL...040/021 5000 FT MSL...038/014 4700 FT MSL...016/013 4100 FT MSL...010/012 4000 FT MSL...007/014 3600 FT MSL...016/014 3400 FT MSL...016/014 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1940 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1223 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 IFR ceilings currently exist across north central Nebraska including KVTN, while MVFR ceilings near OVC012 exist across southwest Nebraska including KLBF. Expect ceilings to improved to MVFR at KVTN this afternoon, to a VFR ceilings this evening and overnight. At KLBF, expect MVFR ceilings this afternoon, to improved to a VFR ceiling 03Z through 09Z, falling back to MVFR after 09Z. Timing of ceiling categories and the potential for lower ceilings exist and remain somewhat uncertain, so will closely monitor trends through the next TAF issuance. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 162102Z 1621/1718 09014G22KT P6SM OVC022 FM170100 03008KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 1705/1709 4SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM170900 07008KT 3SM BR BKN004 FM171500 13009KT 6SM BR BKN009 METAR KGLD 162053Z AUTO 09014G22KT 10SM OVC022 23/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02280161 51002 METAR KGLD 161953Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM OVC020 22/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02220161 METAR KGLD 161853Z AUTO 07009G17KT 10SM OVC018 22/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02170161 KGCK 161739Z 1618/1718 02012G17KT P6SM FEW200 TEMPO 1705/1709 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB FM170900 04011KT P6SM OVC012 METAR KGCK 162054Z 35010KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02830200 58005 METAR KGCK 161954Z 03009G21KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02780194 METAR KGCK 161854Z 36012KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02610194 METAR KLBL 162056Z AUTO 36012G17KT 10SM SCT070 35/21 A2992 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// T03500206 $ METAR KLBL 161856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP100 T03280183 PNO $ METAR KEHA 162055Z AUTO 35010G16KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3002 RMK AO2 T02970176 METAR KEHA 162035Z AUTO 02009G16KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3002 RMK AO2 T02960177 METAR KEHA 162015Z AUTO 02010G17KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3003 RMK AO2 T02980177 Goodland (KGLD) 07/16/25 21:04 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...248/012 13000 FT MSL...256/012 12600 FT MSL...265/012 12000 FT MSL...273/011 11000 FT MSL...314/015 10700 FT MSL...301/013 10000 FT MSL...334/014 9300 FT MSL...325/008 9000 FT MSL...335/005 8000 FT MSL...055/014 8000 FT MSL...056/012 7000 FT MSL...056/017 7000 FT MSL...055/017 6200 FT MSL...051/016 6000 FT MSL...050/016 5300 FT MSL...047/016 5000 FT MSL...047/016 4800 FT MSL...045/016 4200 FT MSL...045/016 4100 FT MSL...044/016 4000 FT MSL...051/016 Dodge City (KDDC) 07/16/25 21:02 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...023/005 13800 FT MSL...027/006 10000 FT MSL...190/012 9700 FT MSL...184/013 9000 FT MSL...178/014 8300 FT MSL...171/016 8000 FT MSL...179/015 7100 FT MSL...181/013 7000 FT MSL...186/014 6000 FT MSL...186/011 6000 FT MSL...190/011 5100 FT MSL...192/006 5000 FT MSL...210/007 4300 FT MSL...207/004 3000 FT MSL...241/005 3000 FT MSL...241/005 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1905 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1033 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 MVFR ceilings are forecast to continue for the majority of the day in wake of a cold frontal passage this morning. So peaks of some are possible during the mid to late afternoon hours however. With the quicker movement of the front do think that any severe threat has shifted to the south of each terminal; however the threat for storms still remains for KGLD but may be dependent on how far south the front sags and if any northward moving outflow can emanate from a cluster of storms to the south of the terminal. So will maintain the PROB30 for now; still can`t completely rule out some showers or isolated storms for KMCK but confidence is not at 30% to warrant a PROB30. Strong signal for more stratus to develop behind the rain along with some fog potential as well, currently favoring the KGLD terminal for the fog. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 2010 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 105 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 A cold front will continue to move southward this evening, with winds shifting to the northeast. Along the front between 22 and 02z, thunderstorms with gusty winds will form not far from KDDC and KLBL. Overnight, a storm cluster will move eastward and affect the TAF sites after 05z. The rain cooled air and upslope flow will result in low MVFR CIGS by 08-12z and persisting through the period before improving after the TAF period. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 162023Z 1620/1718 01015G22KT P6SM FEW070 FM170300 03009KT 6SM SHRA BR BKN050 FM171200 06006KT P6SM BKN015 FM171700 08007KT P6SM BKN022= METAR KGUY 162053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP072 T03440172 58008 METAR KGUY 161953Z AUTO 36014G23KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP077 T03390183 METAR KGUY 161853Z AUTO 35014G21KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP076 T03500172 KDHT 161736Z 1618/1718 20009KT P6SM SKC FM162100 16010KT P6SM FEW250 FM170000 14010KT P6SM FEW100 FM170200 03009KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB PROB30 1703/1708 6SM TSRA BR BKN050CB FM171600 09007KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KDHT 161853Z AUTO 20010G15KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP095 T03220156 Amarillo (KAMA) 07/16/25 20:57 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 17000 FT MSL...008/014 16000 FT MSL...013/015 15000 FT MSL...021/016 14800 FT MSL...022/016 14000 FT MSL...036/014 13000 FT MSL...054/009 12600 FT MSL...065/007 11000 FT MSL...210/006 10700 FT MSL...196/006 10000 FT MSL...183/009 9200 FT MSL...175/010 9000 FT MSL...176/010 8000 FT MSL...172/012 8000 FT MSL...170/011 7000 FT MSL...165/010 6900 FT MSL...165/010 6100 FT MSL...161/010 6000 FT MSL...160/010 5300 FT MSL...161/010 5000 FT MSL...158/010 4600 FT MSL...159/009 4200 FT MSL...153/011 4000 FT MSL...145/010 4000 FT MSL...152/011 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1904 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1238 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025 Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the area this evening and overnight with greatest potential for impacts at GUY and DHT. Chances are too low to include in AMA for now, but updates could be needed. A frontal boundary and low level moisture will bring MVFR conditions from north to south early Thursday and IFR conditions can not be completely ruled out. GUY is the only site with high enough probabilities of MVFR to mention in the TAF, but will keep close tabs on DHT and AMA for potential these low clouds reach further south than anticipated. Gittinger * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 161741Z 1618/1718 27011KT P6SM FEW200 FM161900 28011G21KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1703/1706 VRB18G30KT -TSRA BKN090CB FM170600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN090 FM171200 10006KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KFMN 162053Z 31013G20KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP088 T03440033 58022 $ METAR KFMN 161953Z 28012G23KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP098 T03330039 $ METAR KFMN 161853Z VRB06G18KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03220044 $ KLVS 161755Z 1618/1718 14011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 TEMPO 1620/1623 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM170600 03011KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1706/1709 VRB11G21KT -SHRA BKN040 FM171600 17011KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 AMD NOT SKED SPECI KLVS 162100Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/ A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND W T0272 $ METAR KLVS 162053Z AUTO 10SM VCTS CLR 27/ A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND W SLP101 T0272 56009 $ SPECI KLVS 162045Z AUTO 10SM VCTS FEW085 28/ A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND W T0278 $ METAR KRTN 162053Z AUTO 35021G34KT 10SM VCTS OVC095 20/11 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND 31040/2043 WSHFT 2026 LTG DSNT N AND E RAB33E53 TSB34E49 SLP131 P0001 60001 T02000111 53002 SPECI KRTN 162040Z AUTO 33018G25KT 8SM -TSRA BKN100 21/12 A3014 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2026 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB33 TSB34 PRESRR P0001 T02060117 SPECI KRTN 162033Z AUTO 05018G23KT 9SM VCTS -RA BKN100 25/07 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB33 P0000 T02500072 METAR KCAO 162055Z AUTO 08012G22KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP094 T03060161 58007 METAR KCAO 161955Z AUTO 05008G18KT 020V080 10SM CLR 31/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03060144 METAR KCAO 161855Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP103 T03000139 Albuquerque (KABX) 07/16/25 20:58 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 28000 FT MSL...013/004 26600 FT MSL...325/005 25000 FT MSL...021/004 24000 FT MSL...180/025 23300 FT MSL...063/006 22000 FT MSL...245/003 20000 FT MSL...329/004 19800 FT MSL...076/008 19000 FT MSL...332/004 17000 FT MSL...273/007 15000 FT MSL...264/004 14800 FT MSL...264/010 14000 FT MSL...067/022 13000 FT MSL...298/008 13000 FT MSL...288/012 12000 FT MSL...092/004 11500 FT MSL...055/005 11000 FT MSL...075/004 10300 FT MSL...084/006 9200 FT MSL...092/008 9000 FT MSL...107/005 8000 FT MSL...184/005 7700 FT MSL...110/007 7000 FT MSL...110/007 6500 FT MSL...146/004 6300 FT MSL...162/005 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 2031 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1155 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025 Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected over northern and western parts of the forecast area this afternoon and evening, with scattered to isolated activity elsewhere, except for dry weather along and east of a line from Fort Sumner to Dunken. Some storms may turn severe this afternoon and evening across far northeast areas with a risk of large hail and damaging winds. Elsewhere, wet microbursts from some thunderstorms will be capable of producing localized, brief, and erratic wind gusts up to 45 KT this afternoon and evening. Late tonight, isolated to widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to linger over western areas, and along and east of the Sangre de Cristo, Sandia, and Manzano Mountains. Further, late tonight until mid morning Thursday, areas of low clouds are expected to produce MVFR and IFR conditions as far south as I-40 and potentially as far west as the central mountain chain. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 161200Z VALID 161800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 2411+17 2520+10 2621-10 2715-22 300937 251445 253253 BCE 2609+10 2611-09 2416-21 232735 234243 254252 LND 2110+10 2626+08 2831-09 2727-22 283138 263545 264054 RKS 2609 2719+09 2833-10 2626-21 262837 254046 264453 GJT 2708+19 2715+11 2617-08 2521-21 233936 254344 254652 FMN 2909+18 3410+11 2105-08 2412-19 242733 253942 263954 ABQ 3305+18 0208+12 9900-08 2113-17 221932 242142 301954 MBW 9900 2618+08 2630-10 2538-21 254736 255346 265353 DEN 2208+15 2507+11 2520-08 2629-20 253535 264144 264253 PUB 2605+16 2305+11 2510-07 2516-19 242334 272844 263153 ALS 9900+11 2306-07 2314-19 242933 264043 273253 TCC 2008 1909+18 9900+11 9900-07 2212-16 251632 282342 281754 BFF 1105 9900+09 2719+08 2633-09 2543-21 255336 265345 265352 GLD 0513 1706+18 2312+10 2516-07 2425-18 242335 272644 263353 GCK 9900+19 1915+18 2010+10 2305-07 2213-18 231734 262243 272653 GAG 2312+21 9900+15 9900+09 9900-05 2312-16 261233 261542 271653 AMA 2010 2405+16 0706+09 9900-06 2308-15 281832 302842 261653 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 161200Z VALID 170000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 3012+19 2920+11 2624-08 2514-21 290936 281845 262654 BCE 3014+12 2810-08 2216-20 224233 234442 243852 LND 9900+12 2515+10 2725-09 2722-21 263337 263946 254554 RKS 2417 2919+11 2920-09 2820-21 243335 234045 254155 GJT 3315+20 2913+12 2415-07 2523-19 244534 245244 254653 FMN 2913+22 3011+13 9900-07 1912-18 242832 243942 252453 ABQ 9900+22 9900+13 1706-06 2310-17 232031 222042 270854 MBW 9900 2807+10 2736-09 2733-20 273936 264845 254752 DEN 1415+14 0906+08 3034-07 2545-19 246033 246143 245153 PUB 1410+15 2217+10 2415-07 2523-17 263731 264241 284253 ALS 2405+11 2319-06 2523-16 252732 252942 263154 TCC 1611 1711+20 1809+11 3206-06 2708-15 242131 242342 232255 BFF 1216 1615+10 2710+07 2824-09 2848-20 256435 256945 266653 GLD 0913 9900+17 2408+11 2712-07 2521-19 263834 264143 264752 GCK 1119+22 1716+16 2311+11 2409-06 2621-17 283933 273943 273653 GAG 1612+23 9900+15 0207+10 9900-05 2716-16 282932 283343 263054 AMA 1511 1610+17 9900+09 3105-05 2708-15 261931 272642 272455 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 161200Z VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 2211+18 2415+11 2918-09 2709-21 251136 252745 253453 BCE 3409+10 1209-08 2314-19 223633 224243 243753 LND 2817+15 2930+10 2923-08 2930-21 273938 265046 275354 RKS 2821 2725+10 2916-07 2917-20 262936 264245 264654 GJT 2405+16 9900+10 3008-08 2518-19 244733 245443 254653 FMN 3511+15 9900+11 1918-08 2116-17 212032 203042 212254 ABQ 1009+17 2006+10 1915-06 2119-17 192131 192542 182854 MBW 2522 2731+09 2822-07 2922-20 263736 265545 265555 DEN 2706+16 3011+10 3020-07 2731-18 265133 245843 245454 PUB 2011+12 2709+09 3014-06 2626-17 242732 223242 223955 ALS 2707+10 2909-06 2521-17 222132 222642 213254 TCC 1007 2608+17 2612+10 9900-06 2213-16 201631 202042 212654 BFF 1822 2220+12 2614+08 2715-09 2825-20 264735 266544 256554 GLD 2106 2110+13 9900+08 3217-06 2825-18 263732 254142 234855 GCK 2610+17 2326+12 2228+07 2613-07 3026-15 282631 262641 243855 GAG 2515+20 9900+13 2005+07 2312-05 2912-16 282330 272841 252254 AMA 2520 2307+16 2605+08 2406-05 2109-16 261030 231442 232254 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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