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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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329 NZUS99 KBOU 171549 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 0945 MDT Thursday, July 17, 2025 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 171456Z 11008KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC003 15/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP168 6//// T01500144 53002 PNO $ SPECI KFNL 171437Z 11008KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC003 15/14 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG 003V006 PNO $ METAR KFNL 171356Z 12006KT 4SM BR OVC005 15/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01500150 PNO $ METAR KGXY 171456Z 10004KT 6SM BR OVC006 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01560144 53004 SPECI KGXY 171430Z 10005KT 6SM BR OVC006 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008 METAR KGXY 171356Z 10005KT 3SM BR OVC004 15/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01500144 METAR KLMO 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC004 17/15 A3017 RMK AO2 T01700150 METAR KLMO 171515Z AUTO 12003KT 4SM BR OVC006 17/15 A3017 RMK AO2 T01700150 METAR KLMO 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC006 17/15 A3018 RMK AO2 T01700151 METAR KBDU 171535Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM OVC011 16/15 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 16/15 A3016 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT004 OVC009 15/15 A3017 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 171535Z AUTO 35003KT 7SM OVC007 16/15 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG 007V009 T01590153 METAR KEIK 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR OVC006 16/15 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG 006V009 T01570151 METAR KEIK 171455Z AUTO 02003KT 6SM BR OVC006 16/15 A3015 RMK AO2 CIG 005V009 T01560155 KBJC 171324Z 1713/1812 36010KT 2SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 1713/1715 1/2SM FG VV001 FM171500 36006KT 5SM BR SCT002 BKN006 FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW005 SCT220 FM171800 05006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220 FM172000 09010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1721/1801 VRB18G36KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM180100 22008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220 FM180800 29005KT P6SM FEW220 METAR KBJC 171445Z 35005KT 5SM FG VV003 16/14 A3019 METAR KBJC 171345Z 36006KT 1/2SM FG VV002 15/14 A3018 SPECI KBJC 171329Z 34008KT 1/4SM FG VV001 15/14 A3017 KDEN 171459Z 1715/1818 30006KT P6SM FEW003 SCT006 BKN012 TEMPO 1715/1716 6SM BR OVC006 FM171630 33007KT P6SM FEW220 FM172000 12011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1722/1802 VRB18G36KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM180200 20014G24KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220 FM180600 21010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220 FM181300 24008KT P6SM FEW220 FM181700 35008KT P6SM FEW120 METAR KDEN 171453Z 27007KT 6SM BR FEW003 BKN006 OVC009 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01560139 53010 SPECI KDEN 171430Z 28008KT 6SM BR FEW003 BKN006 OVC009 16/14 A3015 RMK AO2 T01610139 METAR KDEN 171353Z 00000KT 7SM BCFG FEW003 SCT120 SCT220 16/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144 FG BNK W-N-NE T01610144 KBKF 171540Z 1715/1815 VRB06KT 9999 BKN006 OVC010 QNH3016INS BECMG 1716/1717 VRB06KT 9999 SCT050 BKN190 QNH3017INS TEMPO 1723/1800 17015G35KT 8000 -TSRA SCT050 BKN170 QNH3010INS BECMG 1800/1801 18010KT 9999 NSW FEW140 BKN200 QNH3003INS TX28/1721Z TN15/1712Z SPECI KBKF 171531Z 00000KT 10SM BKN007 OVC010 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP156 METAR KBKF 171458Z 28006KT 7SM BKN006 OVC010 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP152 T01610136 52015 SPECI KBKF 171437Z 32008KT 7SM BKN007 17/14 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP145 KAPA 171400Z 1714/1812 31011KT P6SM SCT005 BKN010 TEMPO 1714/1715 35007KT 5SM BR BKN005 FM171600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW010 FM172000 11011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1721/1801 VRB18G36KT -TSRA BKN080CB FM180100 20012G20KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220 FM180600 18010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220 SPECI KAPA 171524Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN010 17/13 A3018 RMK AO2 T01720133 METAR KAPA 171453Z 31005KT 10SM BKN006 16/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01610133 51013 METAR KAPA 171353Z 31006KT 6SM BR BKN005 15/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01500133 METAR KMNH 171535Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 171515Z AUTO 18011G14KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 171455Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3027 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171535Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM OVC017 20/16 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171515Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM FEW009 BKN014 BKN018 19/16 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 171455Z AUTO 10010G16KT 8SM BKN008 BKN012 18/16 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171535Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM OVC007 16/16 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171515Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM OVC007 16/16 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 171455Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM OVC005 16/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SPECI KAKO 171500Z AUTO 13015KT 1/4SM FG VV002 14/14 A3017 RMK AO2 T01440144 METAR KAKO 171453Z AUTO 14014KT 1SM BR VV002 15/15 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01500150 51006 SPECI KAKO 171448Z AUTO 14013G20KT 3/4SM BR VV002 15/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SPECI KLIC 171504Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM SCT018 BKN028 21/14 A3019 RMK AO2 T02110144 METAR KLIC 171455Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM SCT016 21/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02060144 51005 SPECI KLIC 171402Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM FEW009 17/14 A3019 RMK AO2 T01720144 METAR K2V5 171535Z AUTO 12015KT 7SM OVC005 15/14 A3018 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171515Z AUTO 12013KT 7SM OVC005 15/14 A3019 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 171455Z AUTO 11013G18KT 5SM BR OVC005 15/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SPECI KITR 171540Z AUTO 12013KT 9SM OVC004 16/14 A3018 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008 T01560144 METAR KITR 171453Z AUTO 13013KT 3SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01440144 51017 SPECI KITR 171436Z AUTO 12014G19KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3020 RMK AO2 T01440144 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025 Fort Collins - 05:44:34 MDT / 20:28:27 MDT Denver - 05:46:32 MDT / 20:25:38 MDT Sterling - 05:36:52 MDT / 20:21:19 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/17/25 15:33 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 12000 FT MSL...358/019 11200 FT MSL...314/010 11000 FT MSL...337/018 10000 FT MSL...316/008 9000 FT MSL...294/007 8900 FT MSL...303/007 8100 FT MSL...260/007 8000 FT MSL...257/007 7300 FT MSL...250/007 7000 FT MSL...260/006 6600 FT MSL...265/005 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1151 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday/... Issued at 541 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 Main TAF impacts will be through roughly 18z this morning, with below normal confidence yet again. A weak Denver Cyclone has set up over the city of Denver this morning. To the north and northeast, a broad area of fog/stratus has developed, with generally IFR/LIFR cigs/visby. Guidance lifts this cyclone off to the ENE, essentially over DEN by 14-15z. That should bring lower ceilings into BJC within the next hour or two, with a chance the stratus could wrap up and into APA as well. For DEN, that leaves a few different scenarios. Any sort of northeast component to the wind would almost certainly bring brief IFR/LIFR conditions, but the eventual passage of the cyclone (and daytime heating) should limit any impacts to the field to just a few hours. If winds can maintain an 090-120 direction, little or no direct impacts would be anticipated during the period. Ultimately went with a short TEMPO group as no obvious solution was out there for the morning hours. Beyond the cyclone, the rest of the day is a little more straightforward, with east-southeast flow redeveloping during the afternoon. Still a low chance of a brief shower/thunderstorm or outflow boundary this afternoon. Should see a quick transition to a drainage wind pattern this evening which should continue overnight with VFR prevailing. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3060 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171515Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3060 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 171455Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3059 RMK AO2 SPECI KAFF 171539Z 14005KT 10SM BKN013 18/13 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP152 METAR KAFF 171455Z 14008KT 10SM BKN010 17/13 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP158 T01670134 53004 SPECI KAFF 171440Z 15008KT 10SM BKN010 17/13 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP158 KCOS 171227Z 1712/1812 16012KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 TEMPO 1712/1714 1/4SM -SHRA FG VV001 FM171400 13012KT 3SM BR OVC006 TEMPO 1714/1716 1SM BR OVC002 FM171600 16012KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 PROB30 1721/1801 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM180100 20012KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 FM180400 18007KT P6SM VCSH OVC070 FM180900 06005KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KCOS 171454Z 11004KT 6SM BR BKN005 OVC014 15/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01500144 53004 $ SPECI KCOS 171407Z 16010KT 1/2SM R17L/P6000FT BR OVC002 14/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 3 T01440144 $ METAR KCOS 171354Z 16010KT 1 1/4SM R17L/1200VP6000FT BR BKN002 OVC007 14/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01440144 $ SPECI KABH 171510Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM OVC007 16/15 A3024 RMK AO2 CIG 005V007 SLP181 METAR KABH 171455Z AUTO 21007KT 8SM OVC005 16/15 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01580152 53003 SPECI KABH 171440Z AUTO 21008KT 8SM OVC005 15/15 A3024 RMK AO2 CIG 003V005 SLP192 METAR KFLY 171535Z AUTO 14006G15KT 10SM SCT006 OVC010 16/15 A3028 RMK AO2 T01560150 METAR KFLY 171515Z AUTO 17007KT 140V210 5SM BR OVC005 15/14 A3028 RMK AO2 T01470143 METAR KFLY 171455Z AUTO 16008KT 130V200 2 1/2SM BR OVC001 14/14 A3030 RMK AO2 T01410137 KFCS 171435Z 1714/1818 17005KT 9999 OVC010 QNH3018INS BECMG 1716/1717 17009KT 9999 BKN020 QNH3016INS BECMG 1719/1720 17012G18KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN040CB OVC070 QNH3015INS TEMPO 1722/1801 17025G35KT 9000 -TSRAGR OVC040CB BECMG 1802/1803 17009KT 6000 BR OVC005 QNH3014INS BECMG 1809/1810 30009KT 9999 NSW OVC005 QNH3011INS BECMG 1814/1815 02005KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3013INS TX27/1721Z TN14/1810Z SPECI KFCS 171530Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM BKN017 19/15 A3019 RMK AO2 BKN V SCT SLP175 $ SPECI KFCS 171525Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM SCT017 19/15 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175 $ METAR KFCS 171455Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM BKN015 18/14 A3020 RMK AO2 BKN V OVC SLP178 T01760143 53003 $ KPUB 171154Z 1712/1812 13004KT P6SM BKN002 OVC020 TEMPO 1712/1714 3SM BR FM171600 14010G20KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 1723/1802 5SM -TSRA OVC001CB FM180200 12007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 FM180600 29005KT P6SM BKN080 FM180800 18005KT P6SM OVC250 FM181100 32003KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KPUB 171453Z 00000KT 7SM CLR 18/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP161 T01830161 58003 SPECI KPUB 171401Z 00000KT 6SM BR SCT001 18/16 A3016 RMK AO2 T01780161 METAR KPUB 171353Z 17003KT 6SM BR BKN001 18/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01780161 METAR KVTP 171535Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3058 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171515Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3058 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 171455Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3058 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 171454Z AUTO 27003KT 7SM CLR 17/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01720161 58003 METAR KTAD 171354Z AUTO 15003KT 4SM BR CLR 17/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01670156 $ SPECI KTAD 171305Z AUTO 18004KT 3SM BR FEW003 16/16 A3022 RMK AO2 T01610156 $ METAR KLHX 171453Z AUTO 10006KT 7SM OVC008 19/17 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG 007V012 SLP165 T01890172 51011 TSNO METAR KLHX 171353Z AUTO 10004KT 4SM BR OVC006 18/17 A3015 RMK AO2 CIG 003V008 SLP161 T01830172 TSNO SPECI KLHX 171341Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR BKN004 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2 CIG 003V008 T01720172 TSNO METAR KSPD 171456Z AUTO 06008KT 18/17 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP165 T01830172 51011 METAR KSPD 171356Z AUTO 08003KT 18/17 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP165 T01830167 METAR KSPD 171256Z AUTO 07004KT 18/17 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP156 T01780167 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025 Burlington - 05:36:58 MDT / 20:13:41 MDT Pueblo - 05:49:14 MDT / 20:20:12 MDT Lamar - 05:41:42 MDT / 20:11:43 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 07/17/25 15:32 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14300 FT MSL...342/006 14000 FT MSL...314/006 12400 FT MSL...305/013 12000 FT MSL...306/012 11000 FT MSL...306/016 10900 FT MSL...303/015 10000 FT MSL...286/013 9700 FT MSL...271/013 9000 FT MSL...248/013 8600 FT MSL...240/010 8000 FT MSL...213/010 7700 FT MSL...205/010 7000 FT MSL...192/011 7000 FT MSL...192/011 6400 FT MSL...186/010 6000 FT MSL...172/009 5900 FT MSL...168/008 5700 FT MSL...176/009 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1122 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 519 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 A moist atmosphere over the region will allow for some areas of low clouds and fog for KCOS and KPUB this morning. Some of the fog may be dense at KCOS early this morning. Clearing skies will occur later this morning, with VFR by late morning into the afternoon time period. Showers and thunderstorms are expected once again late this afternoon and early evening at all 3 taf sites. Some of the rain may be heavy. Shower may linger well into the evening hours. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 171453Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02110067 50001 METAR KCAG 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01500072 METAR KCAG 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01000050 METAR KHDN 171456Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153 T01890056 50004 $ METAR KHDN 171356Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01610050 $ METAR KHDN 171256Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP151 T01390056 TSNO $ METAR KSBS 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3023 RMK AO1 T01920059 METAR KSBS 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3024 RMK AO1 T01780059 METAR KSBS 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3024 RMK AO1 T01660061 METAR KC07 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3051 RMK AO2 METAR KEEO 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01830044 50006 METAR KEEO 171353Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01560050 METAR KEEO 171253Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147 T01220056 METAR K20V 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3031 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3032 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3039 RMK AO2 T01570069 METAR KGNB 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3040 RMK AO2 T01500067 METAR KGNB 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3040 RMK AO2 T01380064 METAR KC99 171523Z AUTO 31009G18KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3053 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171500Z AUTO 32010G18KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3053 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 171443Z AUTO 30013G19KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3052 RMK AO2 KGJT 171141Z 1712/1812 15004KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250 FM171500 16008KT 6SM FU SCT110 BKN250 FM172000 19010G20KT 6SM FU OVC250 FM172300 23008KT 6SM FU SCT120 BKN250 PROB30 1800/1803 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB FM180300 14008KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1803/1806 VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN100 FM180800 10010KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 1808/1812 VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN100 METAR KGJT 171453Z 00000KT 8SM FU CLR 24/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02390078 51008 METAR KGJT 171353Z 15005KT 10SM FU CLR 23/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02280078 METAR KGJT 171253Z 09005KT 10SM FU CLR 22/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02170067 KRIL 171142Z 1712/1812 10003KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250 FM171800 24010G19KT P6SM BKN250 FM180000 28007KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1800/1803 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB BKN070 FM180500 12006KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN200 METAR KRIL 171453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02110072 50006 METAR KRIL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01830078 METAR KRIL 171253Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01560050 METAR K5SM 171535Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/01 A3056 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/00 A3056 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 171455Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/00 A3056 RMK AO2 KEGE 171141Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200 FM171800 24009KT P6SM BKN100 FM172100 28009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 FM180000 24007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 1800/1803 VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB BKN070 FM180300 16006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN130 METAR KEGE 171456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01780056 50005 $ METAR KEGE 171356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01500056 $ METAR KEGE 171256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01220050 $ KASE 171141Z 1712/1812 19005KT 6SM FU FEW090 SCT200 FM171700 32009KT 6SM FU VCTS SCT080CB BKN150 PROB30 1718/1724 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB FM180000 23009KT P6SM SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1800/1803 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB BKN070 FM180300 18007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1803/1806 VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN070 METAR KASE 171453Z 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 18/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01780050 50001 METAR KASE 171353Z 19003KT 10SM FU CLR 14/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01390056 METAR KASE 171253Z 17004KT 10SM FU CLR 10/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01000044 METAR KLXV 171453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW010 12/07 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP161 T01220067 50003 SPECI KLXV 171444Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT010 12/07 A3050 RMK AO2 T01170072 SPECI KLXV 171431Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN010 11/07 A3050 RMK AO2 T01060072 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025 Rangely - 06:00:46 MDT / 20:41:56 MDT Grand Junction - 06:02:41 MDT / 20:38:12 MDT Steamboat Springs - 05:51:48 MDT / 20:35:14 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/17/25 15:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...233/027 24000 FT MSL...230/024 22000 FT MSL...212/016 21200 FT MSL...228/008 11000 FT MSL...211/006 11000 FT MSL...305/014 10400 FT MSL...237/008 10200 FT MSL...273/013 10100 FT MSL...256/012 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1155 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 544 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 Isolated light showers continue in the Four Corners area as moisture moves up from the Desert Southwest. Look for these showers to become widespread in the San Juan Mountains and more scattered farther north to the I-70 corridor with embedded thunderstorms by 18Z. These storms will diminish after 03Z. Primary threats from the thunderstorms is lightning and outflow gusts to 45 kts. Expect generally light winds today becoming southwest with gusts to 20 kts after 18Z and dropping off to light drainage winds around sunset. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 171530Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3016 RMK AO2 T02390075 PWINO METAR KAJZ 171515Z AUTO 13003KT 7SM CLR 23/08 A3016 RMK AO2 T02320076 PWINO METAR KAJZ 171455Z AUTO 07003KT 7SM CLR 23/07 A3016 RMK AO2 T02260073 PWINO KMTJ 171141Z 1712/1812 16006KT P6SM BKN250 FM171800 28008KT 6SM FU OVC100 PROB30 1719/1723 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB FM172300 19007KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN110 PROB30 1723/1802 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB BKN110 FM180300 13008KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN130 FM180500 14008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 PROB30 1808/1809 VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN090 METAR KMTJ 171453Z AUTO 17006KT 8SM CLR 20/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP143 T02000089 51011 METAR KMTJ 171353Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01830083 METAR KMTJ 171253Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01670089 METAR KGUC 171456Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01390067 51009 $ METAR KGUC 171356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01220056 $ METAR KGUC 171256Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01110050 $ METAR K7BM 171532Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN110 15/09 A3048 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171512Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 13/08 A3048 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 171452Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC110 13/09 A3048 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 171535Z AUTO 17003KT CLR 17/10 A3036 RMK AO2 T01680096 PWINO METAR KAEJ 171515Z AUTO 10005KT CLR 17/10 A3036 RMK AO2 T01670097 PWINO METAR KAEJ 171455Z AUTO 12005KT CLR 16/10 A3036 RMK AO2 T01580097 PWINO METAR KANK 171535Z AUTO 36005KT 9SM OVC160 18/12 A3031 RMK AO2 T01810117 $ METAR KANK 171515Z AUTO 01004KT 9SM OVC160 17/12 A3031 RMK AO2 T01750116 $ METAR KANK 171455Z AUTO 36006KT 9SM FEW160 18/12 A3032 RMK AO2 T01760119 53003 $ METAR KMYP 171535Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT080 BKN120 10/03 A3073 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171515Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM OVC120 10/03 A3072 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 171455Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM OVC120 10/03 A3073 RMK AO2 KTEX 171141Z 1712/1812 15007KT P6SM BKN250 FM171800 26007KT 6SM -SHRA FU VCTS SCT050CB BKN080 FM180000 20008KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT050 BKN110 PROB30 1800/1803 VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB FM180400 13005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 METAR KTEX 171535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 OVC090 14/07 A3045 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171515Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM OVC090 13/07 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 171455Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM -RA OVC100 13/06 A3044 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 171527Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 17/07 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 171507Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 17/07 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR K04V 171447Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO SPECI KCEZ 171535Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM FEW002 SCT110 24/08 A3019 RMK AO2 T02390083 METAR KCEZ 171453Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02280078 51004 SPECI KCEZ 171417Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM FEW002 OVC120 21/08 A3019 RMK AO2 T02110083 KDRO 171141Z 1712/1812 15004KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120 FM171800 27007KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 1718/1722 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM172200 26010G18KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 1722/1724 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM180000 23009KT 6SM -SHRA SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1800/1802 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN090CB FM180200 03006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1802/1803 VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB FM180500 06005KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 METAR KDRO 171453Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP138 T02280089 51005 METAR KDRO 171353Z AUTO 06003KT 9SM CLR 20/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02000094 METAR KDRO 171253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM SCT120 18/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01780083 METAR KPSO 171535Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3034 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 171515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 19/07 A3034 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 171455Z AUTO 18001KT 10SM SCT120 18/07 A3034 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171535Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT110 09/04 A3067 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171515Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 09/03 A3067 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 171455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 OVC120 08/03 A3065 RMK AO2 KALS 171122Z 1712/1812 14005KT P6SM BKN200 FM171900 17012G22KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 PROB30 1719/1724 -TSRA BKN080CB FM180000 20012KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060 FM180600 18004KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KALS 171452Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01670106 51013 METAR KALS 171352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP161 T01610111 METAR KALS 171252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01440111 Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025 Vail - 05:52:22 MDT / 20:30:58 MDT Durango - 06:04:49 MDT / 20:30:36 MDT Alamosa - 05:56:21 MDT / 20:23:06 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/17/25 15:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 25000 FT MSL...233/027 24000 FT MSL...230/024 22000 FT MSL...212/016 21200 FT MSL...228/008 11000 FT MSL...211/006 11000 FT MSL...305/014 10400 FT MSL...237/008 10200 FT MSL...273/013 10100 FT MSL...256/012 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1155 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 544 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 Isolated light showers continue in the Four Corners area as moisture moves up from the Desert Southwest. Look for these showers to become widespread in the San Juan Mountains and more scattered farther north to the I-70 corridor with embedded thunderstorms by 18Z. These storms will diminish after 03Z. Primary threats from the thunderstorms is lightning and outflow gusts to 45 kts. Expect generally light winds today becoming southwest with gusts to 20 kts after 18Z and dropping off to light drainage winds around sunset. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH OVC100 PROB30 1712/1714 5SM -SHRA OVC080 FM171500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN090 FM172000 25010G20KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 1723/1801 VRB15G30KT -TSRA OVC070CB FM180200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080 METAR KPGA 171453Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02500100 51010 METAR KPGA 171353Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02390100 METAR KPGA 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP118 T02280100 METAR KRQE 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 19/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01890111 51009 METAR KRQE 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN110 16/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01610111 METAR KRQE 171253Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 14/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01440117 Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/17/25 15:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 21300 FT MSL...185/017 20000 FT MSL...187/008 19000 FT MSL...183/010 18700 FT MSL...183/012 18000 FT MSL...169/016 17000 FT MSL...187/012 16500 FT MSL...181/008 16000 FT MSL...179/008 15000 FT MSL...164/021 14600 FT MSL...178/006 14000 FT MSL...153/010 13100 FT MSL...159/009 13000 FT MSL...156/009 12000 FT MSL...145/007 11900 FT MSL...143/008 11000 FT MSL...135/006 10800 FT MSL...159/010 10000 FT MSL...159/009 10000 FT MSL...157/008 9200 FT MSL...180/008 9000 FT MSL...251/007 8600 FT MSL...196/005 8000 FT MSL...217/007 7900 FT MSL...216/008 7500 FT MSL...261/007 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1130 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION...Thursday 17/12Z through Friday 18/12Z...SCT-WDSPR SHRA/TSRA after 19Z and before 02Z, with lingering -SHRA possible through 08Z. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR conditions with daytime winds SW 5- 10 kts. OUTLOOK...Friday 18/12Z through Sunday 20/12Z...SCT SHRA/TSRA remains possible each day, mainly 19Z-02Z. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR with daytime winds W/SW 5-10 kts. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 171456Z 1715/1818 17012G20KT P6SM FEW120 FM172000 33010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150 FM180300 16007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 METAR KSLC 171454Z 15006KT 10SM SCT150 28/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02780083 53010 METAR KSLC 171354Z 14005KT 10SM FEW160 26/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP080 T02560072 METAR KSLC 171254Z 14008KT 10SM FEW180 23/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP075 ACSL DSNT SE T02330083 KVEL 171141Z 1712/1812 28004KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250 FM171800 23007KT P6SM BKN250 FM172100 30012G22KT P6SM BKN250 FM180100 34007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM180400 29005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 METAR KVEL 171453Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02170061 51013 METAR KVEL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02000078 METAR KVEL 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01560061 METAR KPUC 171453Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02220039 51012 METAR KPUC 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02060033 METAR KPUC 171253Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01670039 KCNY 171141Z 1712/1812 23004KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT250 FM171800 19009G18KT P6SM BKN250 FM180000 18008KT 6SM FU FEW100 SCT200 PROB30 1800/1803 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB BKN110 FM180600 11006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 1808/1811 VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN100 METAR KCNY 171453Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02610072 51014 METAR KCNY 171353Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02390067 METAR KCNY 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02280061 Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/17/25 15:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...068/022 20000 FT MSL...284/006 19000 FT MSL...079/025 18000 FT MSL...274/029 17700 FT MSL...062/005 15500 FT MSL...015/002 15000 FT MSL...355/002 13600 FT MSL...274/009 12100 FT MSL...274/013 12000 FT MSL...270/013 11000 FT MSL...254/014 10900 FT MSL...269/011 10000 FT MSL...262/009 9900 FT MSL...259/010 9000 FT MSL...267/014 9000 FT MSL...255/010 8300 FT MSL...247/010 8000 FT MSL...243/014 7600 FT MSL...238/010 7000 FT MSL...218/015 6900 FT MSL...213/016 6800 FT MSL...223/009 6600 FT MSL...208/017 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1019 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION...KSLC...Mostly clear conditions will last into the afternoon. Light southeast winds will increase around 15Z, with gusts around 20 knots through 19Z. Winds will transition to northwest around 19Z. Clouds will increase after 21Z, with isolated showers or thunderstorms capable of gusty, erratic outflow winds. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms, primarily in southern Utah, will be capable of gusty, erratic outflow winds and locally heavy rain from 18-00Z. VFR conditions will prevail for southern Utah, but expect broken or overcast clouds. Clouds will increase into northern Utah after 21Z, with isolated showers or thunderstorms capable of gusty, erratic outflow winds through 00Z. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 171120Z 1712/1812 17006KT P6SM SKC FM171600 24012G22KT P6SM SKC FM171800 26016G28KT P6SM SCT100 FM180300 27006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 FM180500 17005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150= METAR KEVW 171453Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP123 T01940017 53005 METAR KEVW 171353Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW110 17/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP117 T01670011 METAR KEVW 171253Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01560000 KRKS 171120Z 1712/1812 20006KT P6SM SKC FM171400 24008KT P6SM SKC FM171800 25014G25KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1720/1801 VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB FM180200 22007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 METAR KRKS 171454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01890056 51006 METAR KRKS 171354Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137 T01560067 METAR KRKS 171254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP138 T01220072 KRWL 171130Z 1712/1812 06008KT P6SM SKC FM171600 24015G24KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1722/1802 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB FM180200 26010KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KRWL 171453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02060094 51002 METAR KRWL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP133 T01560094 METAR KRWL 171253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01280089 KLAR 171130Z 1712/1812 20010KT P6SM SKC FM171700 28010G18KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1722/1802 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB FM180200 17015G23KT P6SM BKN150 FM180500 18010KT P6SM BKN150 METAR KLAR 171453Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01940089 50002 METAR KLAR 171353Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01440094 METAR KLAR 171253Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01060083 KCYS 171401Z 1714/1812 18011G18KT 6SM BR OVC003 TEMPO 1714/1715 1/4SM FG VV002 FM171600 19011KT P6SM SCT030 FM171900 17010G18KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1722/1801 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN040CB FM180500 20011KT P6SM BKN150 FM180900 28011KT P6SM BKN150 SPECI KCYS 171537Z 18013G19KT 3SM BR OVC005 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008 T01440128 SPECI KCYS 171500Z 20011KT 3SM BR OVC003 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2 CIG 003V007 T01390128 METAR KCYS 171453Z 19011G18KT 2SM BR OVC003 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01390128 55000 Riverton (KRIW) 07/17/25 15:34 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14600 FT MSL...262/016 14000 FT MSL...278/027 13000 FT MSL...272/037 12800 FT MSL...267/024 12000 FT MSL...275/028 11300 FT MSL...280/024 11000 FT MSL...276/027 10000 FT MSL...281/024 10000 FT MSL...274/027 9000 FT MSL...273/019 9000 FT MSL...282/020 8100 FT MSL...274/012 8000 FT MSL...271/011 7400 FT MSL...265/008 7000 FT MSL...259/008 6700 FT MSL...301/006 6200 FT MSL...133/003 6000 FT MSL...076/003 6000 FT MSL...162/004 Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/17/25 15:30 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 31000 FT MSL...242/007 18000 FT MSL...310/018 17000 FT MSL...307/021 16000 FT MSL...306/022 15000 FT MSL...304/023 14100 FT MSL...306/025 14000 FT MSL...306/025 13000 FT MSL...304/023 12400 FT MSL...306/023 12000 FT MSL...305/022 11000 FT MSL...297/019 10700 FT MSL...300/020 10000 FT MSL...302/018 9000 FT MSL...289/016 8900 FT MSL...285/016 8000 FT MSL...246/015 7300 FT MSL...204/012 7100 FT MSL...194/017 7000 FT MSL...194/014 6500 FT MSL...178/017 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1147 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 501 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 VLIFR/LIFR conditions remain in place at KCPR this morning, with ceilings expected to quickly scatter out around 15Z/16Z. SKC skies will then be in place across the forecast area through the rest of the morning. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms will develop across southern portions this afternoon, with possible (20%) impacts at KRKS from 20-01Z. Wind will become or remain light through the morning, with increases in wind after 18Z. Most terminals will have wind of 10-15 knots, with gusts of 20-25 knots in the afternoon. Wind will subside around 02Z Friday. Any shower or thunderstorm chances will be ending around the same time. 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 1135 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 530 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 Low CIGs and areas of fog have returned to all High Plains terminals this morning. LIFR conditions are ongoing at KCYS, KSNY, and KBFF. This is expected to continue for KCYS and KSNY with occasional periods of IFR to LIFR VIS in fog. KCDR and KAIA are generally MVFR, but another brief period of IFR is possible at KAIA. Look for conditions to gradually improve through the morning with clouds clearing out from west to east. Low CIGs may hold on in the central/southern NE panhandle into the early afternoon. Thunderstorm activity will be more limited today. Wyoming terminals may see a few showers and/or storms in the vicinity, with gusty winds and lightning possible. A low-level jet event is possible in the NE panhandle this evening and overnight. Gusty southerly winds can be expected. When winds are not gusting at the surface between about 03z and 09z, expect to find significant LLWS in the lowest 2kft, particularly at KCDR. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 171535Z AUTO 17014G18KT 1 1/4SM -RA OVC003 15/15 A3016 RMK AO2 T01470147 METAR KIBM 171515Z AUTO 17014KT 1/2SM -RA OVC003 15/15 A3016 RMK AO2 T01450145 METAR KIBM 171455Z AUTO 16014KT M1/4SM DZ OVC003 15/15 A3016 RMK AO2 T01450145 KSNY 171546Z 1716/1812 15015G25KT 3SM BR OVC002 FM172000 17015G25KT P6SM SCT150 FM180900 20010KT P6SM SCT150 SPECI KSNY 171523Z AUTO 15014G21KT 3SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2 T01390139 SPECI KSNY 171509Z AUTO 15012KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 14/13 A3015 RMK AO2 T01390133 SPECI KSNY 171500Z AUTO 15015G20KT 1SM BR OVC002 14/13 A3015 RMK AO2 T01390133 METAR KOGA 171535Z AUTO 12013KT 10SM OVC009 16/14 A3018 RMK AO2 T01600135 METAR KOGA 171515Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM OVC009 16/14 A3018 RMK AO2 T01560136 METAR KOGA 171455Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM OVC011 16/14 A3018 RMK AO2 T01610139 SPECI KIML 171539Z AUTO 13011KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR OVC005 15/14 A3019 RMK AO2 RAB39 P0000 T01500144 SPECI KIML 171518Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM OVC009 16/14 A3019 RMK AO2 CIG 006V011 T01560144 METAR KIML 171453Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM OVC010 16/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP204 T01610144 53014 KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 11008KT P6SM BKN015 FM172100 15009KT P6SM SCT025 FM180800 15009KT P6SM BKN020 METAR KMCK 171453Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT020 OVC025 17/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP208 T01670133 51020 METAR KMCK 171353Z AUTO 08011KT 8SM FEW010 OVC016 16/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP198 T01610133 SPECI KMCK 171328Z AUTO 08011KT 5SM BR OVC013 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2 T01610139 North Platte (KLNX) 07/17/25 15:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 6000 FT MSL...138/012 5500 FT MSL...146/011 5000 FT MSL...142/011 4700 FT MSL...144/011 4100 FT MSL...138/010 4000 FT MSL...143/012 3600 FT MSL...153/009 3400 FT MSL...155/010 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1153 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 652 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025 Mainly cloudy skies are expected today with limited clearing this evening. Ceilings will range from 2500 to 5000 FT AGL at the KLBF terminal and 3500 to 8000 FT AGL at the KVTN terminal. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 171439Z 1715/1812 13010KT 3SM BR SCT003 OVC008 FM171600 15011KT P6SM BKN011 FM172100 16011KT P6SM SCT050 SPECI KGLD 171526Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM OVC011 15/13 A3019 RMK AO2 CIG 006V014 T01500128 METAR KGLD 171453Z AUTO 13013KT 4SM BR OVC009 14/13 A3019 RMK AO2 CIG 005V012 SLP199 T01440133 51012 METAR KGLD 171353Z AUTO 13010KT 4SM BR SCT003 OVC008 14/13 A3019 RMK AO2 CIG 005V010 SLP196 T01440133 KGCK 171547Z 1716/1812 07013KT 4SM BR OVC006 FM171700 08010KT P6SM OVC015 FM172200 12009KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1806/1810 4SM -SHRA OVC015 METAR KGCK 171454Z 07013KT 4SM BR OVC006 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2 CIG 005V010 SLP185 T01720167 51016 SPECI KGCK 171402Z 06008KT 5SM BR OVC005 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008 T01670167 METAR KGCK 171354Z 06008KT 6SM BR OVC004 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG 003V008 SLP182 T01670167 SPECI KLBL 171521Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM OVC010 20/18 A3015 RMK AO2 CIG 007V013 PNO $ METAR KLBL 171456Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM OVC006 19/18 A3014 RMK AO2 RAE10 CIG 006V010 SLP180 6//// T01940183 53012 PNO $ SPECI KLBL 171444Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM BKN006 19/18 A3015 RMK AO2 RAE10 CIG 004V008 PNO $ METAR KEHA 171535Z AUTO 08011KT 5SM BR BKN005 OVC011 19/18 A3018 RMK AO2 T01880179 METAR KEHA 171515Z AUTO 06010KT 5SM BR BKN005 OVC011 19/18 A3018 RMK AO2 T01900181 METAR KEHA 171455Z AUTO 08010KT 3 1/2SM BR BKN005 OVC009 19/18 A3018 RMK AO2 T01900181 60001 Goodland (KGLD) 07/17/25 15:38 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 6200 FT MSL...153/007 6000 FT MSL...141/013 5400 FT MSL...130/015 5000 FT MSL...122/014 4700 FT MSL...116/016 4300 FT MSL...126/016 4000 FT MSL...122/014 4000 FT MSL...113/014 Dodge City (KDDC) 07/17/25 15:39 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 30000 FT MSL...239/019 28000 FT MSL...252/018 26000 FT MSL...296/014 25000 FT MSL...316/015 24000 FT MSL...299/015 19000 FT MSL...267/018 11000 FT MSL...297/014 10000 FT MSL...282/013 9800 FT MSL...293/013 7100 FT MSL...059/012 7000 FT MSL...060/016 6000 FT MSL...090/015 6000 FT MSL...078/015 5100 FT MSL...081/020 5000 FT MSL...084/019 4400 FT MSL...079/014 4000 FT MSL...073/015 3700 FT MSL...046/010 3200 FT MSL...042/010 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1507 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 516 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 For KGLD...VLIFR conditions are expected to persist through most of the morning hours. Moisture should remain in place through the morning, with little sunshine to help burn it off until after 18Z. As for the fog, it will likely be at its worst for the first two to three hours of the period, and then gradually improve. Once conditions do improve, they are forecast to remain VFR as drier air is forecast to push in from the west. There is a chance that the low clouds set up before the drier air pushes in, mainly between 00-06Z. For KMCK...Ceilings around 1500-2500 are forecast to persist most of the morning, until temperatures warm enough and the sun pokes out to help lift ceilings. Fog is possible for the first 3 hours, but dewpoint depressions around 4-5 degrees have so far inhibited fog development. There could be a brief break in the low ceilings from around 21-03Z. After 03Z, the low clouds are forecast to return with the low level moisture remaining in place. Currently, the forecast doesn`t bring in the drier air until tomorrow. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1039 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 537 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025 All terminals are expecting durations of lowered flight conditions through the TAF period. Lingering storms are slowing approaching near LBL and a TEMPO is included until they exit Kansas or dissipate. Low cloud cover from the storms and low stratus is expected through the whole period. Some uncertainty remains on how low the ceilings reach, but continued low ceilings are expected. The end of the period could see some showers/storms, but confidence is not high enough for a prevailing group so it is covered by a PROB30. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 03009KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 TEMPO 1712/1714 VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BR OVC010CB FM171600 07008KT P6SM BKN050 FM180100 08008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN050 PROB30 1802/1807 VRB15G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN050CB= SPECI KGUY 171516Z AUTO 07011G19KT 9SM BKN008 BKN028 OVC037 19/18 A3011 RMK AO2 CIG 005V011 T01940183 SPECI KGUY 171502Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM SCT008 BKN014 OVC034 21/19 A3012 RMK AO2 T02060189 METAR KGUY 171453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM FEW016 BKN029 OVC036 20/19 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP156 60006 T02000189 51015 KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 04009KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN050 PROB30 1712/1714 4SM -TSRA BR OVC025CB FM171900 11005KT P6SM BKN050 FM172300 14009KT P6SM SCT050 SCT200 PROB30 1802/1807 VRB15G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN050CB METAR KDHT 171453Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM BKN110 19/18 A3012 RMK AO2 RAE51 SLP145 P0002 60015 T01890178 58013 METAR KDHT 171353Z AUTO 12006KT 5SM -RA BR OVC110 18/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP150 P0007 T01830178 METAR KDHT 171253Z AUTO 25003KT 6SM -RA BR BKN110 18/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP154 P0006 T01830178 Amarillo (KAMA) 07/17/25 15:43 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 10000 FT MSL...247/011 9200 FT MSL...237/012 9000 FT MSL...245/013 8000 FT MSL...254/010 8000 FT MSL...253/010 7000 FT MSL...334/006 6900 FT MSL...334/006 6100 FT MSL...026/011 6000 FT MSL...029/011 5300 FT MSL...035/014 5000 FT MSL...037/014 4600 FT MSL...043/014 4200 FT MSL...039/012 4000 FT MSL...040/011 4000 FT MSL...049/011 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1058 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 532 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025 Weather system continue to cause rain showers and thunderstorms over the panhandles today impacting all terminals. Conditions with these rain showers and thunderstorms will vary from MVFR to below IFR depending on intensity of the rainfall. A few storms may become strong to severe with powerful downburst winds mainly during the afternoon and evening. Hail has a very low chance of occurring but cannot be ruled out from the strongest storms. * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 171132Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200 FM171800 24008KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1723/1802 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080 FM180500 09008KT P6SM BKN100 METAR KFMN 171453Z 20006KT 10SM FEW110 24/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02390083 53010 $ METAR KFMN 171353Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02280072 $ METAR KFMN 171253Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02170067 $ KLVS 171132Z 1712/1812 06008KT P6SM FEW020 BKN120 FM171500 18013G21KT P6SM BKN100 TEMPO 1722/1801 VRB18G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN060CB FM180100 31008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 FM180400 35006KT P6SM FEW020 BKN040 AMD NOT SKED METAR KLVS 171453Z AUTO 10SM FEW110 18/ A3032 RMK AO2 SLP164 T0178 51015 $ METAR KLVS 171353Z AUTO 10SM BKN120 16/ A3032 RMK AO2 SLP164 T0156 $ METAR KLVS 171253Z AUTO 10SM OVC100 14/ A3028 RMK AO2 SLP145 T0144 $ METAR KRTN 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01670139 51008 METAR KRTN 171353Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01610144 METAR KRTN 171253Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01500139 METAR KCAO 171455Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM FEW007 18/16 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174 60002 T01780161 55002 METAR KCAO 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM BKN110 17/16 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE48 SLP161 P0001 T01670161 SPECI KCAO 171337Z AUTO 11004KT 8SM -RA FEW007 BKN120 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 P0001 T01670161 Albuquerque (KABX) 07/17/25 15:39 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 15000 FT MSL...082/007 11000 FT MSL...076/028 10300 FT MSL...098/008 9200 FT MSL...234/005 9000 FT MSL...191/006 8400 FT MSL...188/003 8000 FT MSL...145/006 7700 FT MSL...103/007 6500 FT MSL...140/008 6300 FT MSL...138/007 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1140 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 533 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025 The last cluster of storms in far eastern NM should completely exit into TX around 15Z. Derived satellite products suggest the presence of IFR to MVFR cigs in the northeast quadrant of the state, although no obs have picked up on this thus far. There`s a low chance that cigs briefly drop at KLVS or KTCC this morning before clearing occurs. Numerous showers and storms today will develop over the high terrain and move to the north at 5 to 15 kts. Gusty outflow winds to 50 mph will be commonplace and stronger gusts may occur in the northeast. Brief vis reductions below 6SM can be expected with stronger storms, but these will be short-lived. Storms will decrease in coverage after 03Z, except across the northeast where storms could persist as late as 12Z. There is a low to moderate chance that MVFR cigs develop in eastern NM tomorrow night in the wake of overnight convection. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 171200Z VALID 171800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 2310+18 2511+11 2513-10 2313-21 231035 242844 253352 BCE 9900+09 1405-09 2316-18 213033 223242 252052 LND 2616+18 2726+10 2513-08 2528-20 273437 273647 264453 RKS 2612 2618+10 2722-09 2521-20 262036 253745 254453 GJT 9900+17 9900+09 1805-08 2322-18 233733 234243 243553 FMN 9900+17 9900+08 2112-07 2021-17 202432 202942 212253 ABQ 1106+15 1810+09 2214-06 2116-16 202932 203042 203054 MBW 2721 2824+10 2620-08 2621-20 263236 255044 255754 DEN 3106+17 9900+10 2713-07 2628-18 254433 244843 245054 PUB 2309+13 2609+09 2418-06 2522-17 233532 224242 224454 ALS 9900+09 2312-06 2221-17 223232 213642 214154 TCC 1109 2013+16 2310+09 2907-06 2111-16 202332 202741 202853 BFF 1728 2515+15 2722+09 2724-07 2823-20 264535 266343 256654 GLD 1616 9900+12 2913+08 2616-05 2731-17 254032 245742 245854 GCK 9900+16 9900+11 3414+09 2814-04 2615-17 242630 223141 233654 GAG 3205+19 2213+14 2313+08 2723-05 2522-15 242030 241841 232653 AMA 0608 2307+15 2308+08 2808-05 2213-15 211831 212341 212553 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 171200Z VALID 180000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 3107+20 2909+12 2516-08 2212-20 233334 243843 254152 BCE 3514+07 1905-07 1809-17 201232 221343 231353 LND 3107+20 2811+12 2628-09 2726-20 253336 244645 255553 RKS 2414 2811+12 2915-08 2512-20 243434 244545 255252 GJT 9900+19 9900+11 9900-07 2313-17 233233 233442 242753 FMN 2708+18 2107+10 2318-05 2322-16 222032 212442 202654 ABQ 1819+18 1818+10 2310-05 2516-15 251631 202942 193453 MBW 2813 2815+12 2728-08 2624-20 254734 256044 255853 DEN 2016+17 1712+09 3319-07 2819-16 253732 245042 234954 PUB 1609+15 2205+09 2510-06 2523-15 243231 243541 243455 ALS 2111+11 2512-05 2422-16 252731 233342 223654 TCC 1313 1517+16 2417+09 9900-04 2310-16 222631 223141 223453 BFF 1722 2307+18 3019+10 2829-06 2722-19 265434 257144 256754 GLD 1613 2208+15 3206+09 2821-05 2720-16 254232 254942 245654 GCK 9900+18 2507+16 2610+09 3012-04 2623-15 243431 233642 234053 GAG 1912+20 2416+15 2817+08 3010-04 2621-14 242730 242941 232953 AMA 1214 1614+15 2611+09 9900-03 2315-14 232731 232941 223053 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 171200Z VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 1913 2111+17 2309+10 2107-08 2514-20 233635 243843 243551 BCE 9900+08 2014-07 2025-18 212934 202442 211352 LND 3210+18 3014+09 2927-08 2826-21 255535 266244 265552 RKS 3207 3014+11 2811-08 2622-20 254435 254343 244052 GJT 2506+16 9900+09 2406-07 2533-17 233034 223543 233252 FMN 9900+15 9900+09 2410-07 2325-17 233633 213843 214153 ABQ 2707+15 2810+09 2212-06 2417-15 212132 213542 214253 MBW 2716 2817+10 2921-07 2726-20 264534 254943 245053 DEN 3205+18 3507+11 9900-07 2920-18 254333 234843 244653 PUB 2719+15 3115+10 3216-05 2830-16 233232 224242 224653 ALS 2711+09 2919-06 2624-16 223233 223842 234653 TCC 2418 2314+16 2512+09 2513-06 2614-16 232031 213341 223553 BFF 2715 2714+19 2716+11 2718-09 2821-20 265033 255743 255954 GLD 2132 1920+15 1714+08 1607-06 9900-15 263531 243741 235454 GCK 2419+17 2327+14 2427+08 2228-05 2433-16 253230 253141 243354 GAG 2316+22 2407+15 9900+08 2214-05 2318-16 252829 252640 252453 AMA 2214 2407+16 9900+09 2312-05 2419-15 221930 222841 232953 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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