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NZUS99 KBOU 160610
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0005 MDT Monday, June 16, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 160556Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T01890067 10328 20189 51012
METAR KFNL 160456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T02060056
METAR KFNL 160356Z AUTO 11014KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
        10026/0319 SLP110 T02330067

METAR KGXY 160556Z 11007KT 8SM CLR 19/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01890083
        10344 20189 50001
METAR KGXY 160456Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02110067
METAR KGXY 160356Z 12013G20KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02330072

METAR KLMO 160555Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3008 RMK AO2 T02050077
       10343 20200
METAR KLMO 160535Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3009 RMK AO2 T02040075
METAR KLMO 160515Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3008 RMK AO2 T02090076

METAR KBDU 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 20/07 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160535Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160515Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 16/09 A3006 RMK AO2 T01550093 $
METAR KEIK 160535Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM 19/09 A3005 RMK AO2 T01890088
        $
METAR KEIK 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 18/09 A3005 RMK AO2 T01770091 $

KBJC 160528Z 1606/1706 30007KT P6SM FEW220
     FM161200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW220
     FM161600 04007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM162000 08008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220 PROB30 1621/1624
      VRB15G30KT -SHRA
     FM170100 32008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM170500 02010KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
METAR KBJC 160555Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160535Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160515Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3011 RMK AO2

KDEN 160528Z 1606/1712 15012KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM160700 18010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM160900 22008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM161500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM161800 06010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM162100 09009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220 PROB30 1621/1701
      VRB15G30KT -SHRA
     FM170200 15010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM170500 01012G20KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
     FM171000 01008KT P6SM BKN020
METAR KDEN 160553Z 09007KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 21/05 A3008 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        0507 SLP095 T02060050 10294 20200 58000 $
SPECI KDEN 160527Z 16011KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 22/05 A3008 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       0507 T02220050 $
METAR KDEN 160453Z 19014G23KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 23/05 A3009 RMK AO2
        SLP095 T02330050 $


KBKF 160100Z 1601/1707 16010G15KT 9999 SCT150 BKN220
      QNH3006INS
      BECMG 1606/1607 VRB06KT 9999 SCT120 SCT200 QNH3009INS
      BECMG 1622/1623 10015G25KT 9999 -RA BKN150 BKN200
      QNH2991INS
      BECMG 1705/1706 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT100 QNH2991INS
      TX33/1622Z
      TN16/1612Z
METAR KBKF 160558Z 20015KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 24/03 A3008 RMK AO2A
        SLP082 T02350034 10293 20210 50000
METAR KBKF 160458Z 19015KT 10SM FEW130 FEW220 21/04 A3009 RMK AO2A
        SLP097 T02130044
METAR KBKF 160358Z 22012KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT220 22/05 A3010 RMK
        AO2A SLP104 T02160051

KAPA 160528Z 1606/1706 17008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM161400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM161700 03008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM162100 06008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220 PROB30 1621/1624
      VRB15G30KT -SHRA
     FM170200 15010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KAPA 160553Z 17009KT 10SM FEW220 22/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02170044
        10294 20211 50007 $
METAR KAPA 160453Z 17010KT 10SM SCT140 SCT220 22/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115
        T02170039 $
METAR KAPA 160353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 22/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T02220044 $

METAR KMNH 160555Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160535Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160515Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3026 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 160555Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR A3005 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KFMM 160535Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160515Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR A3004 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 160555Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160535Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160515Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3002 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 160553Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
        60003 T01940106 10256 20189 55001 $
METAR KAKO 160453Z AUTO 15015G21KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T02170117 $
METAR KAKO 160353Z AUTO 15017G31KT 10SM FEW120 22/07 A3005 RMK AO2
        PK WND 14031/0349 PRESFR SLP111 T02220072 $

METAR KLIC 160555Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T01560111 10272 20144 51011
METAR KLIC 160455Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T01830117
METAR KLIC 160355Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02110050

METAR KHEQ 160555Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 160535Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        E
METAR KHEQ 160515Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3004 RMK AO2


METAR K2V5 160555Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160535Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160515Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3005 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 160553Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T01940167 10278 20189 51009
METAR KITR 160453Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T01940167
METAR KITR 160353Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T02000167

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2025
Fort Collins - 05:29:08 MDT / 20:33:06 MDT
Denver       - 05:31:25 MDT / 20:29:58 MDT
Sterling     - 05:21:24 MDT / 20:26:00 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/16/25 05:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...289/022
                  24000 FT MSL...288/026
                  16000 FT MSL...289/014
                  15000 FT MSL...301/019
                  14500 FT MSL...300/020
                  14000 FT MSL...293/015
                  13000 FT MSL...289/017
                  12600 FT MSL...244/007
                  12000 FT MSL...228/011
                  11200 FT MSL...225/012
                  11000 FT MSL...224/013
                  10000 FT MSL...221/017
                   9900 FT MSL...221/016
                   9000 FT MSL...217/022
                   9000 FT MSL...217/023
                   8100 FT MSL...206/032
                   8000 FT MSL...208/031
                   7300 FT MSL...204/032
                   7000 FT MSL...200/031
                   6600 FT MSL...190/027
                   6200 FT MSL...192/031
                   6000 FT MSL...189/023
                   5900 FT MSL...182/021

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0538 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 1137 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
The last outflow from High Plains convection has yet again
resulted in a delay of normal drainage winds at KDEN, but they
are coming around now from the southeast and will continue to
transition to south/southwest through 09Z. Fairly normal and
light diurnal winds are expected to persist through Monday,
although we may still see VRB gusty winds from isolated high based
convection or virga 21Z-01Z. We`ll keep the Prob30 in the TAF to
account for that, but odds do appear a little lower than yesterday
due to some drying aloft. The next notable feature will be a cold
front which should arrive 04Z-06Z Tuesday, with areas of
stratus/MVFR ceilings expected before 12Z Tuesday.


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

METAR K4BM 160555Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160535Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160515Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3062 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 160555Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP136
       60037 T01230086 10255 20123 50001
METAR KAFF 160455Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T01790061
METAR KAFF 160355Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM FEW170 18/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T01800083

KCOS 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 15010G20KT P6SM SCT150
     FM170000 05010G20KT P6SM SCT180
     FM170300 36010KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KCOS 160554Z 35004KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP140 60007
        T01670061 10256 20156 58001 $
METAR KCOS 160454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW170 19/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01890044
        $
METAR KCOS 160354Z 24006KT 10SM SCT170 18/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01830061
        $

METAR KABH 160555Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP139
        60006 T01450071 10270 20123 50009
METAR KABH 160455Z AUTO 32004KT 9SM CLR 18/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T01790058
METAR KABH 160355Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM SCT170 BKN200 19/06 A3019 RMK
        AO2 SLP142 T01930064

METAR KFLY 160555Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3026 RMK AO2 T01490050
        10230 20149
METAR KFLY 160535Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3026 RMK AO2 T01550048
METAR KFLY 160515Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3026 RMK AO2 T01550051

METAR KFCS 160555Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T02130048 10285 20198 58003 $
METAR KFCS 160455Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T02180034 $
METAR KFCS 160355Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02240044 $

KPUB 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM161600 25007KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 16010G22KT P6SM FEW150
     FM170000 10012KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KPUB 160553Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02110056 10333 20189 51005 $
METAR KPUB 160453Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02060050 $
METAR KPUB 160353Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02500044
        $

METAR KVTP 160555Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 160535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3062 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 160554Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T01940044 10294 20194 51006
METAR KTAD 160454Z AUTO 26015G23KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3014 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24030/0413 SLP114 T02060050
METAR KTAD 160354Z AUTO 25017G30KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 25035/0329 SLP116 T02170050


METAR KLAA 160553Z AUTO 16019G27KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3001 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 16030/0542 SLP104 T02440167 10322 20239 58000
METAR KLAA 160453Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T02500172
METAR KLAA 160353Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T02500172

METAR KSPD 160556Z AUTO 18011KT 21/17 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP125 T02060167
        10289 20206 51008
METAR KSPD 160456Z AUTO 16014KT 22/17 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP123 T02170172
METAR KSPD 160356Z AUTO 14012KT 22/18 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP118 T02220178

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2025
Burlington - 05:22:01 MDT / 20:17:51 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:34:41 MDT / 20:23:58 MDT
Lamar      - 05:27:13 MDT / 20:15:24 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/16/25 05:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...275/023
                  14300 FT MSL...283/015
                  14000 FT MSL...264/020
                  13000 FT MSL...242/019
                  12400 FT MSL...188/016
                  12000 FT MSL...180/019
                  11000 FT MSL...173/021
                  10900 FT MSL...166/024
                  10000 FT MSL...169/021
                   9700 FT MSL...164/022
                   9000 FT MSL...159/021
                   8600 FT MSL...159/022
                   8000 FT MSL...149/020
                   7800 FT MSL...155/020
                   7000 FT MSL...159/016
                   7000 FT MSL...158/017
                   6400 FT MSL...156/015
                   6000 FT MSL...151/013
                   5900 FT MSL...149/013
                   5700 FT MSL...135/015

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0504 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1103 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours. Winds will be weak overnight, but by afternoon gusts between
20-25 knots are expected. Gusts will be from the west-southwest at
KALS, and from the southeast at KCOS and KPUB. Additionally, little
to no chances of precipitation near the terminals on Monday.


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

METAR KCAG 160553Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T01440022 10300 20133 51013 $
METAR KCAG 160453Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T01670017 $
METAR KCAG 160353Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T01940000 $


METAR KSBS 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3018 RMK AO1 T01370002
        10288 20126
METAR KSBS 160535Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3020 RMK AO1 T01330005
METAR KSBS 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3018 RMK AO1 T01560001

METAR KC07 160555Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160535Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160515Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3051 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 160555Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 160535Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 160515Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3032 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 160553Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T01561017 10317 20156 51012
METAR KEEO 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T01561011
METAR KEEO 160353Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T01670011

METAR K20V 160555Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160515Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3026 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 T01471015
        10246 20117
METAR KGNB 160535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 T01441015
METAR KGNB 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 T01411014


METAR KC99 160600Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160540Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160520Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3056 RMK AO2

KGJT 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
     FM160800 11008KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 27012G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 24009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 160553Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP079
        T02441083 10372 20233 50008
METAR KGJT 160453Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP081
        T02501089
METAR KGJT 160353Z 08003KT 10SM CLR 27/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02721100

KRIL 160520Z 1606/1706 08007KT P6SM FEW150
     FM160800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 27016G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM170300 22006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 160553Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T02061028 10356 20200 51013
METAR KRIL 160453Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T02170000
METAR KRIL 160353Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02391044

METAR K5SM 160555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160535Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3057 RMK AO2

KEGE 160520Z 1606/1706 09007KT P6SM SKC
     FM161800 25016G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 22008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 160556Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01671017 10322 20167 403280067 51013 $
METAR KEGE 160456Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T01941022 $
METAR KEGE 160356Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T02171017 $

KASE 160520Z 1606/1706 20012KT P6SM FEW150
     FM161200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM161800 28012G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 22008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 160553Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T01281033 10283 20122 51008
METAR KASE 160453Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T01441033
METAR KASE 160353Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T01561028


METAR KLXV 160553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T00611056 10233 20056 50003
METAR KLXV 160453Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T00891061
METAR KLXV 160353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T01331067

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2025
Rangely           - 05:45:31 MDT / 20:46:24 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:47:50 MDT / 20:42:17 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:36:24 MDT / 20:39:51 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/16/25 05:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...215/030
                  16000 FT MSL...250/020
                  15600 FT MSL...233/021
                  15000 FT MSL...249/020
                  14400 FT MSL...254/019
                  14000 FT MSL...250/017
                  13300 FT MSL...254/017
                  13000 FT MSL...249/016
                  12500 FT MSL...260/015
                  12000 FT MSL...247/014
                  11700 FT MSL...255/015
                  11100 FT MSL...250/014
                  11000 FT MSL...233/014
                  10400 FT MSL...226/013
                  10200 FT MSL...249/013
                  10100 FT MSL...222/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0446 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
FEW to SCT clouds remain across northwest Colorado but should
clear out by early Monday morning with light, terrain driven
winds overnight with exception of enhanced drainage winds in
some areas. Winds will pick back up Monday afternoon with gusts
25 to 35 mph. VFR conditions are expected throughout the
period.


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

METAR KAJZ 160555Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 T02071020
       10392 20207 403960145
METAR KAJZ 160535Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3008 RMK AO2 T02111005
METAR KAJZ 160515Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3008 RMK AO2 T02180006

KMTJ 160520Z 1606/1706 14012KT P6SM SKC
     FM161800 26012G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM170300 21006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 160553Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T02061067 10344 20206 51014 $
METAR KMTJ 160453Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T02391067 $
METAR KMTJ 160353Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T02441056 $

METAR KGUC 160556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP180
        T01170011 10294 20111 403000028 51016 $
METAR KGUC 160456Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP172
        T01560000 $
METAR KGUC 160356Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T01720017 $

METAR K7BM 160553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160533Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160513Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3035 RMK AO2 T01750009
        10299 20158 403120092
METAR KAEJ 160535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3034 RMK AO2 T01691007
METAR KAEJ 160515Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3034 RMK AO2 T01771016

METAR KANK 160555Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3030 RMK AO2 T01910031
       10315 20191 51018 $
METAR KANK 160535Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3029 RMK AO2 T01970030
        $
METAR KANK 160515Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3029 RMK AO2 T02020031
       $

METAR KMYP 160555Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160535Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160515Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3077 RMK AO2


KTEX 160520Z 1606/1706 14008KT P6SM SKC
     FM161800 25014G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM170300 21006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 160555Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 13/M14 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160535Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 14/M15 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160515Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 15/M14 A3047 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 160548Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160528Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160508Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3034 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 160553Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T01391006 10344 20139 51013
METAR KCEZ 160453Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T01611033
METAR KCEZ 160353Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T01721006

KDRO 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 26012G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 29008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 160553Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T01561050 10328 20150 50009
METAR KDRO 160453Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01781056
METAR KDRO 160353Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T02001083

METAR KPSO 160555Z AUTO 27002KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A3033 RMK AO2 10297
       20107 403090044
METAR KPSO 160535Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160515Z AUTO 26002KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 160555Z AUTO 26008KT 230V300 10SM CLR 12/M17 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160535Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 12/M16 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160515Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 12/M15 A3071 RMK AO2

KALS 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 16008KT P6SM SKC
     FM162200 23012G22KT P6SM FEW150
     FM170300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 160552Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01220022 10311 20122 51013 $
METAR KALS 160452Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T01390011 $
METAR KALS 160352Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T01610000 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/16/2025
Vail    - 05:37:17 MDT / 20:35:16 MDT
Durango - 05:50:37 MDT / 20:34:01 MDT
Alamosa - 05:42:05 MDT / 20:26:35 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/16/25 05:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...215/030
                  16000 FT MSL...250/020
                  15600 FT MSL...233/021
                  15000 FT MSL...249/020
                  14400 FT MSL...254/019
                  14000 FT MSL...250/017
                  13300 FT MSL...254/017
                  13000 FT MSL...249/016
                  12500 FT MSL...260/015
                  12000 FT MSL...247/014
                  11700 FT MSL...255/015
                  11100 FT MSL...250/014
                  11000 FT MSL...233/014
                  10400 FT MSL...226/013
                  10200 FT MSL...249/013
                  10100 FT MSL...222/013

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0446 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
FEW to SCT clouds remain across northwest Colorado but should
clear out by early Monday morning with light, terrain driven
winds overnight with exception of enhanced drainage winds in
some areas. Winds will pick back up Monday afternoon with gusts
25 to 35 mph. VFR conditions are expected throughout the
period.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM162100 24009G18KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 24009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 160553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/M12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP085
        T03061122 10389 20306 51012
METAR KPGA 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP085
        T03111117
METAR KPGA 160353Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 33/M12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP078
        T03281122

METAR KRQE 160553Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T01281111 10328 20117 51012 $
METAR KRQE 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T01501111 $
METAR KRQE 160353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T01891106 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 06/16/25 05:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...176/020
                  13000 FT MSL...187/023
                  12000 FT MSL...149/014
                  11900 FT MSL...149/012
                  10800 FT MSL...156/004
                  10000 FT MSL...276/004
                  10000 FT MSL...292/005
                   9200 FT MSL...269/005
                   9000 FT MSL...284/007
                   8500 FT MSL...251/008
                   8000 FT MSL...266/012
                   7800 FT MSL...263/013
                   7400 FT MSL...254/013
                   7400 FT MSL...246/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0428 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION...Monday 16/06Z through Tuesday 17/06Z...Look for VFR
conditions. Winds southwest at 10-20 kts gusting to 30 kts
between 18Z-02Z. For the rest of the period, winds light and
variable at less than 10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 17/06Z through Thursday 19/06Z...VFR conditions
are forecast. Tuesday will see light winds early becoming southwest
to west at 10-20 kts gusting near 30 kts by midday. Lighter
winds, generally less than 10 kts, return for Tuesday night
through Wednesday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 160533Z 1606/1712 15006KT P6SM FEW200
     FM161700 31005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
     FM162000 33010G18KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM170100 34006KT P6SM BKN150
     FM170500 15005KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSLC 160554Z 16006KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP074 T02390017
        10344 20239 50007
METAR KSLC 160454Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02560017
METAR KSLC 160354Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 26/04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP072 T02560039

KVEL 160520Z 1606/1706 30008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM161200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM161900 25012G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM170300 34010KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KVEL 160553Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP102
        T01941022 10350 20178 51008 $
METAR KVEL 160453Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T02221056 $
METAR KVEL 160353Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP091
        T02721039 $

METAR KPUC 160553Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 20/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP085
        T02001128 10339 20200 50005
METAR KPUC 160453Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 21/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T02111128
METAR KPUC 160353Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 27/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP073
        T02671128

KCNY 160520Z 1606/1706 22010KT P6SM SKC
     FM161000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM161800 24014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 23014KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KCNY 160553Z AUTO 23009G14KT 10SM CLR 28/M14 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP069
        T02781139 10372 20267 51006
METAR KCNY 160453Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 27/M13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP071
        T02671133
METAR KCNY 160353Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 29/M13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP070
        T02941128


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 06/16/25 05:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...356/003
                  19000 FT MSL...319/003
                  18000 FT MSL...049/004
                  17700 FT MSL...060/005
                  17000 FT MSL...022/003
                  16000 FT MSL...186/020
                  15500 FT MSL...158/005
                  15000 FT MSL...177/027
                  14000 FT MSL...189/022
                  13600 FT MSL...225/005
                  13000 FT MSL...185/015
                  12100 FT MSL...117/004
                  12000 FT MSL...244/003
                  11000 FT MSL...093/005
                  10900 FT MSL...083/008
                  10000 FT MSL...293/014
                   9900 FT MSL...310/009
                   9000 FT MSL...321/013
                   9000 FT MSL...307/011
                   8300 FT MSL...318/009
                   8000 FT MSL...338/007
                   7600 FT MSL...339/006
                   7000 FT MSL...023/007
                   6900 FT MSL...006/011
                   6800 FT MSL...360/007
                   6600 FT MSL...014/012

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2152 UTC Sunday, June 15, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Southeast winds will prevail through around 21Z.
Light speeds will last through around 15Z, with gusts around 20
knots from 15Z to when winds transition to northwest. The
transition to northwest flow will be between 19-21Z. Scattered
clouds will prevail with clearing into the evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Light winds ranging from
southeast to southwest will prevail through around 15Z. Winds
will increase late morning into the afternoon, with gusts around
25 knots for southwest Wyoming and southwest Utah. Gusts will be
around 20 knots for most other portions of Utah. Scattered clouds
will prevail through the day.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 160533Z 1606/1706 15005KT P6SM FEW200
     FM161600 24010KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
     FM161800 25018G28KT P6SM BKN150
     FM170100 30011KT P6SM BKN150
     FM170400 15005KT P6SM SCT150=
METAR KEVW 160553Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01941044 10267 20178 51003
METAR KEVW 160453Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T01831033
METAR KEVW 160353Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T02061050

KRKS 160522Z 1606/1706 22006KT P6SM SKC
     FM161200 13004KT P6SM SCT100
     FM161700 25010G18KT P6SM SCT100
     FM161900 27016G26KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM170230 28008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
METAR KRKS 160554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP115
        T02061106 10311 20172 50002
METAR KRKS 160454Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T02111106
METAR KRKS 160354Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T02111106

KRWL 160522Z 1606/1706 28008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM160800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM161900 26015G25KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRWL 160553Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 20/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP095
        T02001106 10294 20183 50006 $
METAR KRWL 160453Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T02171106 $
METAR KRWL 160353Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP100
        T02391089 $

KLAR 160522Z 1606/1706 16015G25KT P6SM FEW200
     FM160800 17008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM161900 20012G22KT P6SM VCTS SCT150CB
METAR KLAR 160553Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP095
        T01670039 10294 20167 51010
METAR KLAR 160453Z AUTO 15014G23KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP096
        T01720044
METAR KLAR 160353Z AUTO 14015G18KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T02000022

KCYS 160522Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM161500 01008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM161900 07012KT P6SM VCTS SCT150CB
METAR KCYS 160553Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01610067 10283 20161 50004
METAR KCYS 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T01720078
METAR KCYS 160353Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T01830078

Riverton (KRIW) 06/16/25 05:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14600 FT MSL...264/014
                  14000 FT MSL...270/036
                  13000 FT MSL...275/036
                  12800 FT MSL...267/030
                  12000 FT MSL...282/033
                  11200 FT MSL...278/027
                  11000 FT MSL...281/028
                  10000 FT MSL...275/020
                  10000 FT MSL...275/020
                   9000 FT MSL...299/018
                   8900 FT MSL...280/016
                   8100 FT MSL...294/012
                   8000 FT MSL...293/013
                   7300 FT MSL...293/013
                   7000 FT MSL...300/015
                   6700 FT MSL...297/012
                   6200 FT MSL...283/015
                   6000 FT MSL...279/013
                   5900 FT MSL...279/013

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/16/25 06:05 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...281/038
                  14000 FT MSL...279/029
                  13200 FT MSL...275/027
                  13000 FT MSL...276/026
                  12000 FT MSL...266/022
                  11700 FT MSL...264/021
                  11000 FT MSL...245/016
                  10500 FT MSL...231/018
                  10000 FT MSL...209/019
                   9500 FT MSL...189/024
                   9000 FT MSL...180/030
                   8600 FT MSL...174/037
                   8000 FT MSL...166/043
                   7900 FT MSL...165/045
                   7300 FT MSL...163/043
                   7000 FT MSL...165/029
                   6700 FT MSL...181/025
                   6500 FT MSL...186/019

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0541 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1135 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
All terminals to be VFR through the forecast period with the
exception of KCPR. A moist, northerly airmass behind a shallow
surface boundary reaches KCPR around 10Z-11Z/Monday. This shallow
upslope flow leads to IFR/MVFR ceilings at KCPR between 11Z-
15Z/Monday before scouring out by 16Z. Attention then turns to
afternoon convection. While sub-cloud layers remain quite dry west
of the Continental Divide (surface dewpoints in the teens and
20s), there is enough mid-level moisture (400-500mb layer) to
generate high-based late day convection. To the east of the
Divide, moisture profiles are more favorable for scattered
convection. KCPR, KCOD, and KWRL all have PROB30 groups for late
day convection. It will be a closer call at KRKS, KRIW, and
KLND, but for now have left PROB30 groups out of these three
terminals. Regardless of location, gusty outflow wind will be
the primary hazard even from weak showers across southwest
Wyoming. Gusty west-southwest surface wind 12-25kts again
increases across the southwest terminals between 17Z- 20Z/Monday
and persists until around 02Z/Tuesday.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0537 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1137 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
Storms have subsided for the night, leading to quiet conditions at
all terminals. VFR conditions are expected for the remainder of the
overnight and through Monday morning. Some upper-level clouds will
be possible. Storms will begin to move into the are once again
Monday afternoon.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 160555Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3007 RMK AO2 T01650092
       10225 20165
METAR KIBM 160535Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3007 RMK AO2
       T01900085
METAR KIBM 160515Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 18/10 A3006 RMK AO2
       T01770101

KSNY 160522Z 1606/1706 18010KT P6SM BKN250
     FM161000 22010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM161600 28010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSNY 160553Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3003 RMK AO2 PRESRR
       SLP115 60069 T01720094 10322 20139 55010 $
METAR KSNY 160453Z AUTO 11014KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T01940089 $
METAR KSNY 160353Z AUTO 10014KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02000094 $

METAR KOGA 160555Z AUTO 12005KT CLR 23/12 A2993 RMK AO2 60031 T02290118
       10295 20181
METAR KOGA 160535Z AUTO 11008KT CLR 24/12 A2993 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
       T02350115
METAR KOGA 160515Z AUTO 10006KT CLR 25/10 A2993 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
       T02480100

METAR KIML 160553Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02110117 10289 20211 58003
METAR KIML 160453Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       07027/0420 SLP129 T02280111
METAR KIML 160353Z AUTO 04017G26KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01031/0327 LTG DSNT NE PRESFR SLP139 T02330111

KMCK 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB WS020/16045KT
      TEMPO 1606/1607 6SM -TSRA OVC025CB
     FM161400 21010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM162100 17010KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 1700/1703 4SM -TSRA
      BKN100CB
     FM170300 14015G23KT P6SM BKN090 PROB30 1703/1706 4SM -TSRA
      BKN080CB
METAR KMCK 160553Z AUTO 07013KT 10SM VCTS BKN042 BKN049 OVC060 23/13
       A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E SLP149 T02280128 10300 20228
       403280178 51017
SPECI KMCK 160548Z AUTO 06014G18KT 10SM VCTS OVC042 23/13 A3005 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT NE AND E
METAR KMCK 160453Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM FEW095 24/17 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       N PRESRR SLP146 T02390172

North Platte (KLNX) 06/16/25 06:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  36200 FT MSL...230/026
                  35000 FT MSL...228/025
                  30000 FT MSL...249/020
                  29800 FT MSL...232/018
                  28000 FT MSL...264/020
                  26000 FT MSL...286/031
                  25000 FT MSL...291/033
                  24600 FT MSL...293/034
                  24000 FT MSL...296/035
                  22000 FT MSL...298/036
                  20300 FT MSL...294/033
                  20000 FT MSL...300/032
                  19000 FT MSL...294/028
                  18000 FT MSL...291/028
                  17000 FT MSL...295/026
                  16900 FT MSL...280/024
                  16000 FT MSL...291/028
                  15000 FT MSL...282/022
                  14000 FT MSL...297/020
                  13000 FT MSL...243/015
                  12000 FT MSL...227/013
                  12000 FT MSL...307/015
                  11000 FT MSL...297/014
                  10000 FT MSL...193/003
                   9000 FT MSL...126/014
                   8600 FT MSL...159/011
                   8000 FT MSL...110/015
                   7400 FT MSL...144/013
                   7000 FT MSL...106/018
                   6300 FT MSL...136/012
                   6000 FT MSL...088/020
                   5000 FT MSL...088/023
                   4000 FT MSL...119/022
                   3600 FT MSL...117/023
                   3400 FT MSL...118/024

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0530 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1230 AM CDT Mon Jun 16 2025
Outside of thunderstorms, VFR conditions are expected to prevail
through Monday night across western and north central Nebraska.
Current thunderstorms will continue to wane, with all activity
expected to end by sunrise. Winds remain southerly through late
Monday morning, at around 10 to 15kts.
By Monday afternoon, a front will begin to push into the area
with a wind shift from south to north. This will also lead to
thunderstorm development across the area. However, timing of
any TS mention remains too low confidence for inclusion at both
KLBF and KVTN for now.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 160520Z 1606/1706 17008KT P6SM BKN110 WS020/16045KT
     FM160800 19015KT P6SM SCT100 WS020/16045KT
     FM161400 17010KT P6SM FEW230
     FM161800 17014G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM170000 15016G30KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGLD 160553Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02110178 10300 20211 50004
METAR KGLD 160453Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02220178
METAR KGLD 160353Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02280178

KGCK 160520Z 1606/1706 17014KT P6SM SCT230
METAR KGCK 160554Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02000183 10289 20200 403060183 53009
METAR KGCK 160454Z AUTO 14015KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02110194
METAR KGCK 160354Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02220200

METAR KLBL 160556Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP151
       6//// T02000189 10289 20200 51005 PNO $
METAR KLBL 160456Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T02110200 403060189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 160356Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02220200 PNO $

METAR KEHA 160555Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T02060176
       10300 20206
METAR KEHA 160535Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02090177
METAR KEHA 160515Z AUTO 14016G20KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3009 RMK AO2
       T02140181

Goodland (KGLD) 06/16/25 06:04 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...280/016
                  10700 FT MSL...294/016
                  10000 FT MSL...277/014
                   9200 FT MSL...277/011
                   9000 FT MSL...265/012
                   8000 FT MSL...181/018
                   8000 FT MSL...245/008
                   7000 FT MSL...185/023
                   6900 FT MSL...202/012
                   6100 FT MSL...187/024
                   6000 FT MSL...187/026
                   5300 FT MSL...179/034
                   5000 FT MSL...177/036
                   4700 FT MSL...178/035
                   4200 FT MSL...174/032
                   4000 FT MSL...172/027
                   4000 FT MSL...172/026

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/16/25 05:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...345/002
                  13900 FT MSL...024/003
                  13000 FT MSL...023/016
                  12000 FT MSL...023/012
                  11700 FT MSL...019/010
                  11000 FT MSL...349/008
                  10000 FT MSL...341/007
                   9800 FT MSL...354/006
                   8100 FT MSL...175/008
                   8000 FT MSL...177/009
                   7100 FT MSL...184/012
                   7000 FT MSL...184/015
                   6000 FT MSL...176/016
                   5900 FT MSL...176/016
                   5100 FT MSL...176/018
                   5000 FT MSL...175/019
                   4300 FT MSL...158/026
                   4000 FT MSL...155/028
                   3700 FT MSL...155/029
                   3200 FT MSL...155/029
                   3000 FT MSL...156/025
                   3000 FT MSL...156/025

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0452 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1046 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
At this time KMCK has the only noticeable potential for storms
affecting their terminal as a cluster in central Nebraska slowly
back builds; this threat should be over by 07Z. Still can`t rule
out additional development overnight across the area as a LLJ
develops resulting LLWS for each terminal; confidence is well
below 30% in impacts to a terminal at this time so will monitor
closely through the night. Can`t rule out some patchy fog around
sunrise either but low confidence in that as well, dense fog
doesn`t look likely but if it does form thinking visibilities of
3-6sm would be the main issue. Another round of storms looks to
develop along the Kansas/Nebraska state line during the
afternoon hours Monday which may be severe; confidence is
slightly higher for impacts in KMCK but if the storms form a few
miles further south then some VCTS may be possible for KGLD. A
2nd round of storms may again impact KMCK from 03Z through and
potentially beyond the this TAF period; have included a PROB30
to start now for these hazards.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0458 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1155 PM CDT Sun Jun 15 2025
VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the TAF period. Winds
will be steady out of the south at mostly 10-15 KTs. A stray shower
can not be ruled out, especially at GCK and HYS. However, with
great model uncertainty and discontinuity, ensembles keep
chances below 15% and thus is excluded from the TAFs.


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

KGUY 160520Z 1606/1706 15010KT P6SM SKC
     FM161600 19014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM170100 15012KT P6SM FEW250=

KDHT 160520Z 1606/1706 16011KT P6SM SKC
     FM161500 21012KT P6SM SKC
     FM170200 15013KT P6SM FEW230
METAR KDHT 160553Z AUTO 22003KT 9SM CLR 22/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02170161 10306 20217 403280194 51008
METAR KDHT 160453Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T02440172
METAR KDHT 160353Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T02670161

Amarillo (KAMA) 06/16/25 05:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...354/027
                  15000 FT MSL...004/021
                  14900 FT MSL...001/019
                  14000 FT MSL...003/017
                  13000 FT MSL...017/014
                  12600 FT MSL...024/012
                  12000 FT MSL...023/009
                  11000 FT MSL...019/002
                  10000 FT MSL...121/005
                   9300 FT MSL...120/006
                   9000 FT MSL...129/006
                   8100 FT MSL...160/006
                   8000 FT MSL...159/006
                   7100 FT MSL...204/006
                   7000 FT MSL...204/006
                   6200 FT MSL...193/010
                   6000 FT MSL...199/013
                   5400 FT MSL...172/015
                   5000 FT MSL...160/020
                   4800 FT MSL...159/021
                   4300 FT MSL...147/025
                   4000 FT MSL...137/025
                   4000 FT MSL...133/025

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0504 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1202 AM CDT Mon Jun 16 2025
VFR conditions are expected through this forecast period. Winds
will turn southwesterly today at around 15 kts gusting to around 25
kts, then turn southeasterly this evening at around 10 to 15 kts.


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

KFMN 160521Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM162000 26010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM170100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 160553Z 36008KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02001100
        10367 20200 51011 $
METAR KFMN 160453Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 22/M12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02221117
        $
METAR KFMN 160353Z 02005KT 10SM CLR 25/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02501122
        $


KLVS 160521Z 1606/1706 17008KT P6SM SCT120
     FM161800 21012G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM162000 24018G28KT P6SM SCT160
     FM170100 24011G18KT P6SM FEW160
     FM170300 26008KT P6SM FEW160
METAR KLVS 160553Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T01440083 10267 20144 53004
METAR KLVS 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T01830044
METAR KLVS 160353Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T01670056

METAR KRTN 160553Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP162
        60005 T01170078 10261 20117 51017
METAR KRTN 160453Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01330083
METAR KRTN 160353Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T01560083

METAR KCAO 160555Z AUTO 24011G18KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T02280094 10294 20222 50017
METAR KCAO 160455Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02280150
METAR KCAO 160355Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02440039

Albuquerque (KABX) 06/16/25 05:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...279/012
                  22000 FT MSL...329/015
                  18000 FT MSL...034/004
                  17100 FT MSL...331/003
                  16000 FT MSL...289/014
                  15000 FT MSL...290/016
                  14800 FT MSL...276/015
                  14000 FT MSL...283/013
                  13000 FT MSL...265/011
                  13000 FT MSL...258/011
                  12000 FT MSL...241/008
                  11400 FT MSL...220/010
                  11000 FT MSL...210/010
                  10300 FT MSL...192/012
                  10000 FT MSL...189/013
                   9200 FT MSL...183/014
                   9000 FT MSL...179/018
                   8400 FT MSL...180/017
                   8000 FT MSL...180/021
                   7700 FT MSL...174/021
                   7000 FT MSL...166/022
                   7000 FT MSL...172/020
                   6500 FT MSL...149/019
                   6300 FT MSL...147/018

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0522 UTC Monday, June 16, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1114 PM MDT Sun Jun 15 2025
Gusty and erratic winds remain along remnant outflow boundaries
from earlier convection, notably thru east-central NM b/w KTCC and
KCVN as well as thru the gaps of the central mountain chain to
KSAF and KABQ. These winds will steadily subside over the next
hour to two hours thru 08Z. Winds become light and variable
heading into Monday morning otherwise. Prevailing southwesterlies
develop thru much of western and central NM Monday afternoon, with
southerlies thru the eastern plains of NM. A few stray showers and
thunderstorms will try to develop along a dryline along the
highlands, and have included a PROB30 at KROW for outflow winds
from this isolated activity reaching that terminal late Monday
afternoon. Winds calm again Monday evening.

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

DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 160600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+19 2508+11 2329-09 2438-24 254038 264847 278354
BCE                      2714+12 2415-08 2434-23 253935 287542 277953
LND              3212+18 2616+10 2538-10 2536-24 244040 244350 255057
RKS              3016    2613+11 2528-09 2530-24 253439 254149 276556
GJT              2511+21 2615+13 2419-08 2530-22 263938 285544 289954
FMN              2908+23 2711+14 2414-07 2526-21 273336 306741 307554
ABQ              2113+22 2408+14 3110-07 2713-21 293234 316641 316353
MBW              2724    2725+12 2721-09 2724-23 262539 263148 263158
DEN              2418+20 2712+12 2827-08 2826-22 272938 262347 294355
PUB              2108+18 2407+11 2720-07 2836-21 272537 282046 306553
ALS                      2708+13 2821-07 2831-21 282837 305343 307853
TCC      1622    2210+17 2205+10 2920-07 2932-20 303535 324143 336353
BFF      1836    2027+18 2215+11 2726-09 2928-24 292538 292547 252159
GLD      2122    2515+17 2907+10 3410-09 3121-22 283138 283448 293957
GCK      2017+21 2311+16 2505+10 3417-08 3217-21 322437 303447 285157
GAG      2208+21 9900+15 0109+09 3624-09 3424-20 321836 303445 304955
AMA      1915    1506+16 0306+10 3520-08 3320-20 312735 303745 317152
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 161200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+17 2313+10 2425-10 2532-24 254939 266947 269254
BCE                      2715+11 2620-09 2533-21 276234 277844 277954
LND              2306+15 2720+09 2537-10 2533-25 254640 255350 277056
RKS              9900    2311+10 2527-10 2432-25 264439 265348 277855
GJT              2508+20 2611+12 2520-09 2533-24 264836 286644 289054
FMN              3108+21 2808+13 2421-08 2631-21 284934 296143 296653
ABQ              2109+20 2608+14 2711-07 2828-20 304233 315342 305152
MBW              3212    2918+11 2621-10 2632-24 273139 264149 286055
DEN              2907+21 2805+12 2818-08 2826-23 283439 284547 297854
PUB              2612+19 2810+13 2918-08 2931-22 284337 284445 309053
ALS                      2808+13 2820-08 2829-21 284635 305543 297354
TCC      2025    2509+17 2918+12 3416-08 3227-21 303134 324342 316453
BFF      2821    2917+20 3019+12 2821-09 2821-24 263040 262949 273658
GLD      2219    1908+17 2412+10 3217-08 3122-22 282738 283348 305355
GCK      2319+22 2208+16 2406+10 3120-08 3124-21 281738 283647 315953
GAG      2508+21 9900+16 9900+09 3321-08 3420-20 311836 293746 326653
AMA      2511    9900+18 9900+10 3523-08 3528-20 321936 304243 327753
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 170000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2608+17 2518+09 2336-10 2343-23 256340 259148 259956
BCE                      2422+12 2330-08 2538-22 267435 268045 279855
LND              2710+16 2621+09 2536-11 2442-23 234641 255652 268356
RKS              2724    2724+10 2525-11 2437-23 254940 277749 269857
GJT              2613+22 2616+13 2518-08 2625-23 277136 278146 279556
FMN              2809+23 2711+14 2523-07 2827-19 285634 286245 287555
ABQ              2611+24 2614+15 2724-06 2927-18 304134 305544 306154
MBW              2714    2620+11 2530-09 2534-23 294639 297148 288856
DEN              0506+19 2607+11 2522-09 2430-21 295637 298146 298856
PUB              2512+22 2514+14 2717-07 2622-21 295736 297446 298455
ALS                      2614+15 2517-07 2825-20 295635 296145 297455
TCC      2214    2215+22 2215+13 2922-06 3027-19 325034 315344 314853
BFF      0910    1405+17 2106+09 2318-11 2432-23 265538 275749 286958
GLD      1811    1811+20 1910+11 2923-08 2839-20 294635 306745 297056
GCK      1823+26 2120+18 3011+13 2915-08 2931-21 304934 316844 307054
GAG      1824+22 2415+18 3212+11 3317-08 3127-21 325434 326943 327153
AMA      1920    2020+18 2715+12 3116-07 3122-20 324633 325944 325553
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