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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0605 MDT Thursday, July 17, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 171156Z AUTO 12005KT 8SM OVC003 15/14 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG
003V007 SLP153 6//// 7//// T01500144 10161 20150 53012 PNO $
METAR KFNL 171056Z AUTO 11009KT 7SM OVC003 15/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01500144 PNO $
SPECI KFNL 171048Z AUTO 11007KT 6SM BR BKN003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PNO
$
METAR KGXY 171156Z 11008KT 5SM BR OVC006 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG 004V008
SLP175 60000 70032 T01500144 10172 20144 53002
SPECI KGXY 171140Z 11010G15KT 6SM BR OVC006 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KGXY 171056Z 11012KT 4SM BR OVC004 15/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01500144
METAR KLMO 171155Z AUTO 36004KT 5SM BR BKN008 OVC018 16/15 A3016 RMK AO2
70040 T01610145 10175 20161
METAR KLMO 171135Z AUTO 05005KT 5SM BR BKN006 OVC018 16/15 A3016 RMK
AO2 T01630146
METAR KLMO 171115Z AUTO 02003KT 5SM BR BKN018 17/15 A3015 RMK AO2 T01650149
METAR KBDU 171155Z AUTO 36006KT 5SM BR SCT004 BKN009 OVC013 15/15 A3014
RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171135Z AUTO 34003KT 5SM BR SCT007 OVC013 15/15 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 171115Z AUTO 32005KT 5SM BR OVC011 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 171155Z AUTO 35004KT 9SM BKN006 14/14 A3013 RMK AO2 T01430143
METAR KEIK 171135Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3012 RMK AO2 T01430143
METAR KEIK 171115Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A3011 RMK AO2 T01470146
KBJC 171140Z 1712/1812 01006KT P6SM VCFG FEW002 SCT006
TEMPO 1712/1716 4SM 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
FM180500 25007KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
FM180800 29005KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KBJC 171145Z 34008KT 5SM BR BKN010 15/14 A3016
METAR KBJC 171135Z AUTO 01005KT 7SM CLR 15/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 171115Z AUTO 36006KT 7SM CLR 15/13 A3015 RMK AO2
KDEN 171140Z 1712/1818 10009KT P6SM FEW003 SCT200
TEMPO 1712/1714 5SM BR BKN004
FM171400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM171700 33007KT P6SM BKN220
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 171153Z 08008KT 8SM FEW005 FEW120 SCT220 14/13 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP132 60004 70013 T01390133 10161 20133 58004
METAR KDEN 171053Z 12009KT 8SM FEW005 SCT120 SCT220 13/13 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP139 T01330128
METAR KDEN 170953Z 10009KT 10SM SCT140 SCT220 14/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01440133
KBKF 170900Z 1709/1815 19010G15KT 9999 SCT120 BKN160 QNH3013INS
BECMG 1715/1716 VRB06KT 8000 RA FEW010 SCT150 BKN220 BKN190
QNH3016INS
BECMG 1716/1717 VRB06KT 8000 BR FEW020 SCT050 BKN190
QNH3017INS
TEMPO 1723/1800 17015G35KT 8000 -TSRA FEW030 BKN170
QNH3010INS
BECMG 1800/1801 18010KT 9999 NSW FEW140 BKN200 QNH3003INS
TX28/1721Z TN15/1712Z
METAR KBKF 171158Z 20010KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 16/12 A3011 RMK AO2A
SLP123 60003 70003 T01630119 10165 20150 55006
METAR KBKF 171053Z 18006KT 10SM BKN150 16/12 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP131
T01630123
METAR KBKF 170958Z 19016KT 10SM BKN150 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2A SLP123
T01640125
KAPA 171140Z 1712/1812 16011KT P6SM FEW015 SCT070 BKN220
TEMPO 1712/1715 35007KT 5SM BR SCT003 BKN010
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
METAR KAPA 171153Z 17011KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 17/12 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLP139 60000 T01670117 10167 20150 56009
METAR KAPA 171053Z 17010KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 16/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01610117
METAR KAPA 170953Z 16009KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 16/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01560117
METAR KMNH 171155Z AUTO 19013G17KT 10SM BKN006 12/12 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171135Z AUTO 18015G20KT 10SM OVC004 13/12 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171115Z AUTO 20010G20KT 7SM OVC006 13/12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171155Z AUTO 09008KT 2SM BR OVC004 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171135Z AUTO 09009KT 3SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171115Z AUTO 07008KT 3SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171155Z AUTO 09009KT 4SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171135Z AUTO 08007KT 3SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171115Z AUTO 10010KT 4SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 171153Z AUTO 11012KT 1/4SM FG VV001 14/14 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP166 70143 T01440144 10156 20139 56003
METAR KAKO 171053Z AUTO 11013KT 1/4SM FG VV001 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP164 T01440144
SPECI KAKO 171049Z AUTO 11014KT 1/4SM FG VV001 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 171155Z AUTO 20011KT 9SM OVC005 14/14 A3017 RMK AO2 CIG
003V007 SLP162 70001 T01440139 10150 20133 55005
SPECI KLIC 171113Z AUTO 20008KT 4SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01390139
METAR KLIC 171055Z AUTO 21009G18KT 2SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP146 T01390139
METAR K2V5 171155Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM OVC003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171135Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM OVC003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171115Z AUTO 08008KT 7SM OVC003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 171153Z AUTO 08009KT 1/4SM FG VV001 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP165 70001 T01500144 10167 20139 56001
SPECI KITR 171131Z AUTO 07009KT 1/2SM FG VV002 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T01500150
SPECI KITR 171121Z AUTO 06009KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T01500150
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 11:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...310/008
12000 FT MSL...314/007
11200 FT MSL...271/009
11000 FT MSL...262/013
9000 FT MSL...226/023
8900 FT MSL...203/015
8100 FT MSL...203/014
8000 FT MSL...210/015
7300 FT MSL...220/024
7000 FT MSL...218/021
6600 FT MSL...208/022
6000 FT MSL...225/011
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 171155Z AUTO 18009KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 08/07 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171135Z AUTO 17010KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 08/07 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171115Z AUTO 17012KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 08/07 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 171155Z 16008KT 9SM OVC004 15/13 A3022 RMK AO2A SLP149 60000
70008 T01460133 10157 20140 57009
METAR KAFF 171055Z 21007KT 10SM OVC004 15/13 A3023 RMK AO2A DZB33E44
SLP152 P0000 T01460133
SPECI KAFF 171044Z 20006KT 10SM OVC005 15/13 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP152
KCOS 171122Z 1712/1812 13012KT 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 171154Z 16010KT 1/8SM R17L/1000V1200FT FG VV001 14/14 A3023
RMK AO2 SLP173 60000 70006 T01390139 10150 20139 58009 $
SPECI KCOS 171139Z 16010KT 1/8SM R17L/1000V1600FT FG VV001 14/14 A3023
RMK AO2 T01390139 $
SPECI KCOS 171100Z 15013KT 1/4SM R17L/2800VP6000FT FG VV001 14/14 A3024
RMK AO2 T01390139 $
METAR KABH 171155Z AUTO 19009KT 3/8SM FG VV002 14/14 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP188 70030 T01440141 10152 20133 57007 RVRNO
SPECI KABH 171100Z AUTO 18009KT 7/8SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3024 RMK AO2 VIS
7/8V1 3/4 SLP181 RVRNO
METAR KABH 171055Z AUTO 20009KT 1 3/8SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3023 RMK AO2
VIS 1 3/8V1 7/8 SLP167 T01420139
METAR KFLY 171155Z AUTO 21011KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 14/13 A3026 RMK AO2
T01350130 10136 20119
METAR KFLY 171135Z AUTO 20010G14KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 13/13 A3027 RMK
AO2 T01330130
METAR KFLY 171115Z AUTO 21008KT 4SM BR OVC001 13/13 A3027 RMK AO2 T01330130
KFCS 171200Z 1712/1818 17005KT 1600 BR BKN003 QNH3018INS
TEMPO 1712/1715 0600 FG VV001
BECMG 1716/1717 17009KT 9999 NSW BKN020 QNH3016INS
BECMG 1718/1719 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
METAR KFCS 171155Z AUTO 16015KT 1/4SM FG VV001 15/14 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP185 70205 T01500142 10165 20122 57013 RVRNO $
METAR KFCS 171055Z 16009KT 3/8SM FG VV000 15/14 A3021 RMK AO2A SLP197
T01460138 $
SPECI KFCS 171020Z AUTO 17004KT 5/8SM BR VV001 15/14 A3022 RMK AO2
VIS 5/8V1 3/8 SLP175 RVRNO $
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 171153Z 00000KT 8SM OVC001 17/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP156 70013
T01670156 10178 20167 58006
METAR KPUB 171053Z AUTO 12004KT 8SM OVC001 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01670156
METAR KPUB 170953Z AUTO 11005KT 8SM OVC001 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01720156
METAR KVTP 171155Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM -DZ OVC001 08/08 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171135Z AUTO 10003KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 09/08 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171115Z AUTO 09003KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 09/09 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 171154Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR FEW004 OVC015 16/16 A3022 RMK
AO2 SLP156 60000 70005 T01610156 10172 20161 56003 $
SPECI KTAD 171152Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR FEW004 OVC015 16/16 A3022 RMK AO2
$
SPECI KTAD 171106Z AUTO 03003KT 5SM BR FEW004 BKN012 16/16 A3022 RMK AO2
T01610156 $
METAR KSPD 171156Z AUTO 00000KT 17/17 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP149 60001 70017
T01720167 10183 20172 55004
METAR KSPD 171056Z AUTO 00000KT 17/16 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP139 P0001
T01720161
METAR KSPD 170956Z AUTO 25003KT 18/17 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP144 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 11:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
23000 FT MSL...286/020
22000 FT MSL...277/026
10000 FT MSL...239/014
9000 FT MSL...246/017
8000 FT MSL...203/011
7800 FT MSL...205/013
7000 FT MSL...194/011
7000 FT MSL...196/010
6400 FT MSL...185/010
6000 FT MSL...193/011
5900 FT MSL...193/009
5700 FT MSL...199/009
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 171153Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00830039 10183 20078 52007
METAR KCAG 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01000061
METAR KCAG 170953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01000056
METAR KSBS 171155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3022 RMK AO1 T00860057
10164 20086
METAR KSBS 171135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3022 RMK AO1 T00970043
METAR KSBS 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3021 RMK AO1 T00970047
METAR KC07 171155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 171135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 171153Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
7//// T01000044 10167 20100 53006
METAR KEEO 171053Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01060050
METAR KEEO 170953Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01330050
METAR K20V 171155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 171155Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3038 RMK AO2 T00770050
10154 20067
METAR KGNB 171135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3036 RMK AO2 T00680048
METAR KGNB 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3036 RMK AO2 T00840055
METAR KC99 171140Z AUTO 30014G21KT 10SM BKN090 09/01 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171120Z AUTO 30014G23KT 10SM SCT120 09/01 A3047 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 171102Z AUTO 30015G21KT 10SM SCT120 09/02 A3047 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 171153Z 08012KT 10SM FU CLR 21/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP101 T02110067
10256 20189 53007
METAR KGJT 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 19/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01940061
METAR KGJT 170953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 19/05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01940050
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 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01500050 10217 20144 51008
METAR KRIL 171053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01610050
METAR KRIL 170953Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
T01720050
METAR K5SM 171155Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 10/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171135Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 10/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171115Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 10/00 A3052 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 171156Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
70001 T01170050 10194 20117 52011 $
METAR KEGE 171056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01280056 $
METAR KEGE 170956Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01390056 $
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 171153Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM FU CLR 09/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00890039 10156 20089 53006
METAR KASE 171053Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FU CLR 10/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01000039
METAR KASE 170953Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FU CLR 11/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01110044
METAR KLXV 171153Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM OVC006 07/06 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00720056 10122 20056 53004
METAR KLXV 171053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM BKN007 06/04 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00610044
METAR KLXV 170953Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN006 OVC012 08/05 A3048 RMK
AO2 CIG 006V010 SLP148 T00780050
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 12:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...231/027
25000 FT MSL...230/026
24000 FT MSL...227/026
22000 FT MSL...240/014
21200 FT MSL...227/012
20000 FT MSL...259/013
19000 FT MSL...315/004
19000 FT MSL...313/005
10400 FT MSL...251/009
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 171155Z AUTO 07008KT 7SM CLR 19/06 A3012 RMK AO2 T01930064
10246 20187 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 171135Z AUTO 08004KT 7SM CLR 19/06 A3011 RMK AO2 T01880064
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 19/06 A3011 RMK AO2 T01930058
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 171153Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP141
70005 T01610089 10200 20161 53005
METAR KMTJ 171053Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01670083
METAR KMTJ 170953Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01670089
METAR KGUC 171156Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01170056 10150 20106 53006 $
METAR KGUC 171056Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM FEW110 12/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01170056 $
METAR KGUC 170956Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM OVC110 12/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01170061 $
METAR K7BM 171152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN016 10/08 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171132Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC014 10/08 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171112Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC014 11/08 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 171155Z AUTO 25003KT SCT018 BKN026 OVC033 12/09 A3036 RMK
AO2 T01220086 10152 20118 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 171135Z AUTO 26003KT SCT024 SCT029 OVC033 12/08 A3036 RMK
AO2 T01210081 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 171115Z AUTO SCT023 OVC033 12/09 A3035 RMK AO2 T01200086
PWINO
METAR KANK 171155Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM FEW039 BKN140 14/12 A3031 RMK
AO2 T01370116 10169 20127 53003 $
METAR KANK 171135Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN039 OVC140 13/11 A3031 RMK
AO2 T01320109 $
METAR KANK 171115Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN037 14/12 A3030 RMK AO2 T01360116
$
METAR KMYP 171155Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC110 08/02 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171135Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM BKN100 08/03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171115Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN100 08/03 A3069 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 171155Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC100 12/06 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171135Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC100 12/05 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 13/05 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171147Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT120 11/05 A3035 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171127Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT120 11/05 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171107Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT110 11/06 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 171153Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM BKN100 19/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP127
60000 T01940083 10222 20189 53010
METAR KCEZ 171053Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC110 19/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01940078
METAR KCEZ 170953Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM OVC110 21/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02060072
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 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP131
60000 T01780083 10222 20167 53004
METAR KDRO 171053Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM FEW100 18/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01780078
METAR KDRO 170953Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01720083
METAR KPSO 171155Z AUTO 15002KT 10SM SCT120 15/08 A3031 RMK AO2 10196
20149 70000
METAR KPSO 171135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 BKN120 16/08 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 16/08 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 171155Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM BKN050 BKN060 OVC110 08/02 A3062
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 171135Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM BKN050 OVC065 07/03 A3062 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 171115Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC050 08/02 A3062 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 171152Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP152
60000 7//// T01390106 10167 20133 50001
METAR KALS 171052Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01330106
METAR KALS 170952Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC110 15/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01500106
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 12:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...231/027
25000 FT MSL...230/026
24000 FT MSL...227/026
22000 FT MSL...240/014
21200 FT MSL...227/012
20000 FT MSL...259/013
19000 FT MSL...315/004
19000 FT MSL...313/005
10400 FT MSL...251/009
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 171153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP114
70001 T02280100 10267 20228 53007
METAR KPGA 171053Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02280106
METAR KPGA 170953Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02390083
METAR KRQE 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 14/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP114
60001 70001 T01390111 10183 20139 55001
METAR KRQE 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 15/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01500111
METAR KRQE 170953Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC095 16/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01610111
Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/17/25 12:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...141/015
10000 FT MSL...140/014
9200 FT MSL...147/013
9000 FT MSL...128/015
8600 FT MSL...099/014
8000 FT MSL...116/015
7900 FT MSL...088/014
7500 FT MSL...088/014
7500 FT MSL...105/007
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 171120Z 1712/1818 15007KT P6SM FEW120
FM171500 17012G20KT P6SM FEW120
FM172000 33010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM180300 16007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
METAR KSLC 171154Z 14008KT 10SM FEW180 23/05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP072 ACSL
DSNT SE T02330050 10283 20228 51005 $
METAR KSLC 171054Z 14007KT 10SM FEW200 23/05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02330050
$
METAR KSLC 170954Z 11006KT 10SM FEW180 25/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP068 T02500061
$
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 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01390061 10206 20133 52002
METAR KVEL 171053Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01670061
METAR KVEL 170953Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01720061
METAR KPUC 171153Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01720039 10206 20161 53001
METAR KPUC 171053Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01720028
METAR KPUC 170953Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01670017
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 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02220061 10267 20211 53004
METAR KCNY 171053Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02220061
METAR KCNY 170953Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP084
T02330067
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/17/25 11:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12100 FT MSL...272/010
11000 FT MSL...226/022
10900 FT MSL...261/013
10000 FT MSL...225/016
9900 FT MSL...232/013
9000 FT MSL...223/013
9000 FT MSL...220/006
8300 FT MSL...215/004
8000 FT MSL...190/005
7500 FT MSL...204/003
7000 FT MSL...205/009
6900 FT MSL...135/006
6800 FT MSL...151/005
6600 FT MSL...141/005
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 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01500000 10189 20128 53002
METAR KEVW 171053Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01440000
METAR KEVW 170953Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01390000
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 171154Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01110061 10167 20106 51003
METAR KRKS 171054Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01330067
METAR KRKS 170954Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01390067
KRWL 171130Z 1712/1812 06008KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 24015G24KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1722/1802 VRB20G35KT
-TSRA BKN050CB
FM180200 26010KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRWL 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP123
70002 T01170072 10128 20094 53004
METAR KRWL 171053Z AUTO 05007G16KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01170089
METAR KRWL 170953Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01110072
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 171153Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP130
70066 T01000089 10122 20100 50001
METAR KLAR 171053Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01060089
METAR KLAR 170953Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01110094
KCYS 171130Z 1712/1812 18011G18KT 6SM BR OVC003
TEMPO 1712/1714 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
METAR KCYS 171153Z 18011KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 13/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP157
70070 T01330128 10139 20128 50003 RVRNO
SPECI KCYS 171146Z 17012G19KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 13/13 A3016 RMK AO2
T01330128
SPECI KCYS 171139Z 17013G19KT 2SM BR OVC002 13/13 A3016 RMK AO2
T01330128
Riverton (KRIW) 07/17/25 11:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...231/001
14600 FT MSL...228/014
14000 FT MSL...262/013
12000 FT MSL...287/026
10000 FT MSL...273/017
9000 FT MSL...266/015
8200 FT MSL...248/009
8000 FT MSL...276/009
7400 FT MSL...281/007
7000 FT MSL...349/012
6700 FT MSL...292/011
6200 FT MSL...287/010
6000 FT MSL...017/007
Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/17/25 11:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...274/020
10000 FT MSL...264/015
8000 FT MSL...205/022
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 171155Z AUTO 14010KT 1/2SM DZ OVC003 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
70015 T01360136 10138 20133
METAR KIBM 171135Z AUTO 14011KT 1/2SM -RA OVC003 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01370137
METAR KIBM 171115Z AUTO 13010KT 1/4SM RA OVC003 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01380138
KSNY 171130Z 1712/1812 14011KT 5SM BR OVC003
TEMPO 1712/1714 3/4SM BR VV002
FM171600 17015G25KT P6SM BKN012
FM172000 17015G25KT P6SM SCT150
FM180900 20010KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSNY 171153Z AUTO 12010KT 1/2SM FG VV002 13/13 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP175 70004 T01330128 10133 20133 56004
SPECI KSNY 171145Z AUTO 13011KT 3/4SM BR VV002 13/13 A3014 RMK AO2
T01330128
SPECI KSNY 171135Z AUTO 14009KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 13/13 A3014 RMK AO2
T01330128
METAR KOGA 171155Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM OVC009 16/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T01550140 10170 20155
METAR KOGA 171135Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM BKN009 OVC015 16/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T01550140
METAR KOGA 171115Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT007 BKN017 OVC023 16/14 A3015
RMK AO2 T01550140
METAR KIML 171153Z AUTO 10004KT 6SM BR FEW035 14/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01440139 10161 20144 56005
SPECI KIML 171124Z AUTO 08005KT 9SM FEW006 SCT012 BKN036 15/14 A3013 RMK
AO2 T01500144
SPECI KIML 171100Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM FEW006 OVC011 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
T01500144
KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 11008KT P6SM BKN015
FM172100 15009KT P6SM SCT025
FM180800 15009KT P6SM BKN020
METAR KMCK 171153Z AUTO 06012KT 10SM OVC019 17/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01670139 10178 20167 58004
METAR KMCK 171053Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM OVC016 17/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01670139
METAR KMCK 170953Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC019 17/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01670139
North Platte (KLNX) 07/17/25 12:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...288/024
13000 FT MSL...287/023
12000 FT MSL...303/021
12000 FT MSL...292/021
11000 FT MSL...314/017
6300 FT MSL...054/008
6000 FT MSL...119/008
5500 FT MSL...053/007
5000 FT MSL...052/009
4700 FT MSL...047/009
4100 FT MSL...024/016
4000 FT MSL...066/007
3600 FT MSL...106/006
3400 FT MSL...047/009
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 171120Z 1712/1812 08008KT 2SM BR OVC004
FM171400 09008KT P6SM OVC004
FM171800 15011KT P6SM BKN011
FM172100 16011KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KGLD 171153Z AUTO 09009KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 15/14 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP171 T01500144 10172 20150 55001
SPECI KGLD 171146Z AUTO 08007KT 2SM BR OVC002 15/14 A3013 RMK AO2
T01500144
SPECI KGLD 171129Z AUTO 08011KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 15/14 A3012 RMK AO2
T01500144
KGCK 171120Z 1712/1812 09009KT P6SM OVC005
FM172200 12009KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1806/1810 4SM -SHRA
OVC015
METAR KGCK 171154Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM OVC006 17/17 A3010 RMK AO2 CIG
005V010 SLP160 60008 70008 T01720167 10189 20172 53017
SPECI KGCK 171127Z AUTO 06012KT 9SM OVC005 17/17 A3008 RMK AO2 PRESRR
T01720167
METAR KGCK 171054Z AUTO 05015G23KT 3SM BR OVC004 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP139 T01720172
METAR KLBL 171156Z AUTO 36007KT 4SM RA BR BKN004 BKN010 OVC033 19/19
A3011 RMK AO2 RAB1059 SLP160 6//// 7//// T01940189 10206
20178 53030 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 171144Z AUTO 02004KT 6SM RA BR SCT007 BKN013 OVC023 19/19
A3010 RMK AO2 RAB1059 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 171122Z AUTO 30005KT 7SM -RA BKN013 BKN120 20/19 A3009 RMK
AO2 RAB1059 PNO $
METAR KEHA 171155Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM -DZ SCT120 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2
T01870181 10190 20181 60030 70090
METAR KEHA 171135Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM -RA BKN017 BKN090 OVC120 19/18
A3013 RMK AO2 T01870179
METAR KEHA 171115Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM -DZ OVC017 19/18 A3014 RMK AO2
T01870180
Goodland (KGLD) 07/17/25 11:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...224/017
7000 FT MSL...236/012
7000 FT MSL...227/014
6200 FT MSL...242/004
6000 FT MSL...327/002
5400 FT MSL...050/008
5000 FT MSL...067/012
4800 FT MSL...063/013
4300 FT MSL...069/013
4100 FT MSL...067/012
4000 FT MSL...064/012
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/17/25 12:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...281/025
28000 FT MSL...306/024
11000 FT MSL...231/027
10000 FT MSL...241/025
9800 FT MSL...246/029
9000 FT MSL...252/021
8300 FT MSL...266/016
8000 FT MSL...303/016
7100 FT MSL...335/010
7000 FT MSL...335/010
6000 FT MSL...016/014
6000 FT MSL...029/013
5100 FT MSL...042/021
5000 FT MSL...046/023
4400 FT MSL...044/024
4000 FT MSL...050/024
3700 FT MSL...040/023
3200 FT MSL...047/013
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 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=
METAR KGUY 171153Z AUTO 30004KT 6SM RA BR BKN085 OVC110 19/18 A3007 RMK
AO2 SLP135 P0006 60065 70065 T01890178 10217 20183 50010
METAR KGUY 171053Z AUTO 22011KT 4SM RA BR BKN047 BKN065 OVC090 18/18
A3008 RMK AO2 RAE0955B11 SLP136 P0042 T01830178
SPECI KGUY 171042Z AUTO 23008KT 2 1/2SM +RA BR BKN045 OVC065 19/18 A3009
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE RAE0955B11 P0035 T01890178
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 171153Z AUTO 22009KT 6SM -RA BR OVC110 18/17 A3016 RMK AO2
RAB02 SLP150 P0006 60017 70017 T01830172 10211 20183 53012
METAR KDHT 171053Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM FEW060 BKN110 18/17 A3013 RMK
AO2 PK WND 01027/1013 LTG DSNT SW RAE47 TSB32E47 SLP138
P0010 T01830172
SPECI KDHT 171049Z AUTO 07013KT 10SM FEW060 BKN110 18/18 A3013 RMK AO2
PK WND 01027/1013 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAE47 TSB32E47 P0010
Amarillo (KAMA) 07/17/25 12:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
45000 FT MSL...263/015
40000 FT MSL...229/016
36700 FT MSL...217/011
35000 FT MSL...221/014
30400 FT MSL...230/012
30000 FT MSL...204/018
28000 FT MSL...207/018
26000 FT MSL...210/015
25200 FT MSL...206/016
25000 FT MSL...206/015
24000 FT MSL...217/011
22000 FT MSL...210/014
20900 FT MSL...227/012
20000 FT MSL...246/013
19000 FT MSL...249/014
18000 FT MSL...236/009
17500 FT MSL...243/009
17000 FT MSL...251/008
16000 FT MSL...245/011
15000 FT MSL...261/016
14800 FT MSL...246/010
14000 FT MSL...221/009
13000 FT MSL...203/008
12600 FT MSL...200/007
12000 FT MSL...191/010
11000 FT MSL...200/012
10700 FT MSL...210/014
10000 FT MSL...192/012
9200 FT MSL...202/013
9000 FT MSL...274/014
8000 FT MSL...280/015
8000 FT MSL...197/009
7000 FT MSL...335/015
6100 FT MSL...007/012
6000 FT MSL...356/018
5300 FT MSL...008/020
5000 FT MSL...004/023
4700 FT MSL...011/024
4200 FT MSL...354/020
4000 FT MSL...349/019
4000 FT MSL...350/020
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 171153Z 31003KT 10SM SCT120 22/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02220078
10261 20222 53005 $
METAR KFMN 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 23/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02330056 $
METAR KFMN 170953Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM FEW120 23/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02330056 $
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 171153Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 14/ A3026 RMK AO2 SLP135 60000
T0139 10172 20139 56006 $
METAR KLVS 171053Z AUTO 10SM FEW090 BKN120 14/ A3026 RMK AO2 RAE08
SLP135 P0000 T0139 $
METAR KLVS 170953Z AUTO 10SM -RA FEW050 BKN075 OVC095 14/ A3027 RMK
AO2 RAB34 SLP142 P0000 T0144 $
METAR KRTN 171153Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3023 RMK AO2 RAE1055
SLP155 P0000 60003 70013 T01440133 10161 20144 50000
METAR KRTN 171053Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM -RA BKN033 BKN075 OVC095 14/14
A3024 RMK AO2 RAB06 SLP157 P0001 T01440139
METAR KRTN 170953Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC090 15/14 A3025 RMK AO2 RAB09E49
SLP166 P0002 T01500139
SPECI KCAO 171205Z AUTO 17007KT 8SM -RA SCT006 BKN010 BKN100 17/17 A3020
RMK AO2 CIG 008V014 P0000 T01720167
METAR KCAO 171155Z AUTO 16007KT 9SM -RA SCT008 BKN110 17/17 A3021 RMK
AO2 RAB15 SLP163 P0000 60084 70117 T01720167 10183 20161 53003
METAR KCAO 171055Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC100 17/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01670167
Albuquerque (KABX) 07/17/25 12:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9200 FT MSL...048/014
8500 FT MSL...068/012
8000 FT MSL...069/010
7700 FT MSL...069/014
7000 FT MSL...081/016
7000 FT MSL...078/018
6500 FT MSL...064/009
6300 FT MSL...037/011
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 170000Z
VALID 170600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+19 2510+11 2920-09 2915-20 271536 252445 262853
BCE 3108+10 0405-08 2320-19 224833 224543 233951
LND 9900+11 2414+08 2723-07 2832-21 273638 264446 264655
RKS 3008 2614+10 2722-07 2824-21 272636 263645 264154
GJT 9900+18 9900+10 9900-08 2216-19 243833 245844 255352
FMN 3009+19 3206+10 1310-06 2311-18 243031 223842 233354
ABQ 1712+17 1708+10 1010-06 1715-17 212231 221441 180854
MBW 1728 2615+09 2919-08 2823-21 255435 255845 255755
DEN 2309+13 2314+08 2820-07 2527-18 253933 255044 255054
PUB 1616+13 1714+08 2919-07 2525-17 243732 244342 224254
ALS 2008+10 2511-07 2518-17 222731 233142 223254
TCC 1620 1713+17 2208+09 1907-06 2513-15 251630 251341 231054
BFF 1417 2026+11 2321+06 3024-08 2925-20 265635 256846 256954
GLD 0515 9900+13 2409+08 2318-07 2412-17 263233 264744 245953
GCK 1122+18 1717+15 2312+09 2207-07 2521-16 283932 284342 265055
GAG 2021+21 0606+14 0414+09 9900-05 2313-16 262731 273041 282954
AMA 1722 9900+15 0413+08 1105-05 2312-15 252130 252341 271554
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DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1806 2110+18 2312+10 2815-09 2711-20 261336 252845 254053
BCE 0106+10 0907-09 2521-18 223832 214142 234154
LND 2616+15 2831+10 2921-08 2824-20 273738 264846 265354
RKS 2614 2621+10 2716-08 2815-20 272736 264045 255253
GJT 9900+17 2705+10 9900-08 2420-18 244633 235543 255855
FMN 3414+15 9900+09 1922-07 1916-17 202032 202542 202954
ABQ 1007+15 2210+09 2022-06 1820-17 192031 192342 192654
MBW 2622 2722+09 2715-07 2720-21 263736 265245 266254
DEN 2214+14 2809+10 2716-07 2624-19 265133 256343 256455
PUB 1910+12 2411+08 3019-06 2623-16 262932 233342 223854
ALS 2212+09 2709-07 2422-17 222332 202842 203054
TCC 0916 2015+15 2113+07 2114-05 2308-15 231131 221042 221454
BFF 1629 2228+12 2415+08 2721-08 2723-21 265536 266144 266854
GLD 1407 2211+11 2711+06 2817-06 2622-17 264532 255042 235655
GCK 3112+17 2518+14 2319+08 2117-06 2707-16 231031 231641 232455
GAG 2519+19 9900+13 1506+06 2109-04 2417-15 282230 271841 241354
AMA 2613 2306+14 0908+06 2008-04 2611-15 261430 251642 221354
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DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3006+20 2809+12 2512-08 2220-20 233434 233743 253452
BCE 0210+08 0113-07 9900-17 212832 203143 221152
LND 3007+20 2712+12 2627-08 2624-19 243435 244645 255254
RKS 2416 2812+12 2918-08 2510-20 243233 244944 255253
GJT 1810+17 9900+10 0207-07 2212-17 232833 233543 242253
FMN 2608+19 2506+10 2223-05 2221-16 222532 212543 222254
ABQ 1916+19 1915+11 2108-05 2310-15 241731 232242 203854
MBW 2813 2814+12 2826-08 2622-19 254734 256844 265953
DEN 1913+18 1709+09 3318-07 2929-17 234631 225242 234253
PUB 1406+16 1606+09 1817-06 2130-16 243630 254041 254353
ALS 2113+10 2317-05 2422-15 232831 223142 223654
TCC 1611 1712+17 1714+09 9900-04 2414-15 232131 222941 223354
BFF 1620 2207+18 2917+10 2923-06 2824-19 265234 256943 266955
GLD 1817 1913+15 2305+10 2815-06 2622-16 254631 255542 255654
GCK 1213+18 2217+14 2416+08 3013-04 2622-15 243631 244042 244054
GAG 1212+21 2109+14 9900+08 2711-04 2619-14 232531 243341 243653
AMA 1614 1614+15 2305+08 3208-03 2414-15 232431 232841 233753
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