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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
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      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
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      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
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