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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1405 MDT Friday, May 9, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 091956Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02330061
METAR KFNL 091856Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP236 T02280061
METAR KFNL 091756Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP239 60001
        T02110072 10211 20061 50000


METAR KLMO 091955Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3036 RMK AO2 T02410045
METAR KLMO 091935Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3036 RMK AO2 T02410034
METAR KLMO 091915Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM SCT070 24/05 A3036 RMK AO2 T02390047

METAR KBDU 091955Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 091935Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NW
METAR KBDU 091915Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 091955Z AUTO 06007KT 030V110 10SM CLR 22/05 A3033 RMK AO2
        T02220054 $
METAR KEIK 091935Z AUTO 06008KT 030V090 10SM FEW340 21/05 A3034 RMK
        AO2 T02130047 $
METAR KEIK 091915Z AUTO 09006KT 9SM CLR 21/06 A3034 RMK AO2 T02140059
        $

KBJC 091721Z 0918/1018 36006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM092200 07008KT P6SM SCT100
     FM100300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100
     FM100600 28004KT P6SM SKC
     FM101400 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 091953Z 03009KT 10SM SCT080 22/02 A3037
METAR KBJC 091847Z 02003KT 10SM SCT080 20/03 A3039
METAR KBJC 091745Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT080 19/02 A3040

KDEN 091721Z 0918/1024 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
     FM092100 04009KT P6SM SCT100
     FM100000 09007KT P6SM SCT100
     FM100400 21010KT P6SM FEW100
     FM101400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM101800 15010KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KDEN 091953Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT075 BKN220 22/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP228
        T02170044
METAR KDEN 091853Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW070 FEW100 BKN220 21/04 A3037 RMK
        AO2 SLP233 T02110044
METAR KDEN 091753Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW065 FEW090 FEW120 BKN220 19/04 A3038
        RMK AO2 SLP240 T01940044 10206 20072 50004


KBKF 091700Z 0917/1023 VRB03KT 9999 FEW120 SCT220 QNH3039INS
      TX19/0922Z TN09/1012Z
METAR KBKF 091958Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 SCT180 BKN210 21/04 A3036
        RMK AO2A SLP234 T02120038
METAR KBKF 091858Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 BKN220 21/02 A3037 RMK
        AO2A SLP234 T02060024
METAR KBKF 091758Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN220 19/02 A3038 RMK
        AO2A SLP241 T01930022 10197 20070 50002

KAPA 091721Z 0918/1018 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
     FM092000 03010KT P6SM SCT100
     FM092300 10006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM100400 17007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM101300 23005KT P6SM SKC
     FM101700 16008KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KAPA 091953Z 04010KT 10SM SCT075 BKN110 BKN220 21/02 A3037 RMK
        AO2 SLP248 T02060017
METAR KAPA 091853Z 05007KT 10SM FEW065 SCT110 BKN220 19/02 A3038 RMK
        AO2 SLP252 T01890022
METAR KAPA 091753Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW110 BKN220 18/03 A3039 RMK
        AO2 SLP255 T01830028 10183 20061 50003

METAR KMNH 091955Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT060 SCT080 16/02 A3045 RMK
        AO2
METAR KMNH 091935Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM SCT065 SCT070 SCT080 16/03 A3045
        RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 091915Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT055 SCT075 SCT090 16/02 A3045
        RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 091955Z AUTO VRB05G13KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 091935Z AUTO VRB04G12KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 091915Z AUTO VRB04G13KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 091955Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 091935Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 091915Z AUTO 36007KT 282V042 10SM CLR 25/00 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 091953Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP234
        T02281017
METAR KAKO 091853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP238 T02171017
METAR KAKO 091753Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW080 21/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP242
        T02111011 10217 20083 50000

METAR KLIC 091955Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP246
        T02000022
METAR KLIC 091855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP247
        T01890022
METAR KLIC 091755Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW060 19/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP254
        T01890039 10189 20006 51003

METAR KHEQ 091955Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 091935Z AUTO 22007KT 179V269 10SM CLR 25/01 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 091915Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3030 RMK AO2


METAR K2V5 091955Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 091935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 091915Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 091953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP241
        T02170017
METAR KITR 091853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP243
        T02170033
METAR KITR 091753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP248
        T02110033 10211 20039 58000

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/09/2025
Fort Collins - 05:49:02 MDT / 20:04:23 MDT
Denver       - 05:50:32 MDT / 20:02:02 MDT
Sterling     - 05:41:24 MDT / 19:57:12 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 05/09/25 20:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...005/008
                  12600 FT MSL...010/011
                  12000 FT MSL...012/011
                   9000 FT MSL...034/010
                   8900 FT MSL...052/009
                   8100 FT MSL...057/008
                   8000 FT MSL...050/008
                   7300 FT MSL...053/009
                   7000 FT MSL...054/009
                   6600 FT MSL...049/008
                   6200 FT MSL...066/011
                   6000 FT MSL...056/008
                   5900 FT MSL...060/009

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1853 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
VFR through the TAF period. A gradual clockwise turn of the winds
is expected this afternoon and evening, from north to northeast
to east, before drainage winds redevelop. No ceiling or visibility
concerns are anticipated.


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

METAR K4BM 091955Z AUTO 35012G20KT 10SM SCT033 BKN060 OVC070 07/M01
        A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 091935Z AUTO 36012G22KT 10SM SCT029 OVC038 05/M01 A3064
        RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 091915Z AUTO 02008G15KT 10SM BKN038 OVC046 07/M02 A3065
        RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 091955Z 03010G17KT 10SM VCSH SCT080 BKN110 19/M01 A3038 RMK
       AO2A SLP246 T01931007
METAR KAFF 091855Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SW SLP243 T01971014
METAR KAFF 091755Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM SCT065 19/01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP243
       T01940009 10194 20023 58001

KCOS 091722Z 0918/1018 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM092100 14010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
     FM100300 18007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM100600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 091954Z 15006G14KT 10SM SCT065 SCT100 BKN250 19/03 A3040
        RMK AO2 SLP249 T01940033 $
METAR KCOS 091854Z 19007KT 10SM FEW060 SCT100 SCT250 19/03 A3041 RMK
        AO2 SLP248 T01890033 $
METAR KCOS 091754Z 10006KT 10SM SCT100 SCT250 18/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP252
        T01830033 10183 20044 52002 $

METAR KABH 091955Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT070 19/02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP269
        T01900019
METAR KABH 091855Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT065 19/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP268
        T01860028
METAR KABH 091755Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM FEW060 18/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP271
        T01760027 10179 20032 51004

METAR KFLY 091955Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 18/02 A3044 RMK
        AO2 T01780016
METAR KFLY 091935Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 17/02 A3044 RMK
        AO2 T01710020
METAR KFLY 091915Z AUTO 20007KT 170V230 10SM SCT070 SCT090 17/02 A3044
        RMK AO2 T01690019

KFCS 092000Z 0920/1102 12012G18KT 9999 VCSH SCT080 QNH3030INS
      TEMPO 0920/0924 16015G25KT 9999 VCTS BKN070CB
      BECMG 1000/1001 33009KT 9999 NSW FEW060 QNH3032INS
      BECMG 1018/1019 16010G15KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3026INS
      BECMG 1100/1101 33009KT 9999 SKC QNH3031INS TX19/0922Z
      TN07/1012Z
METAR KFCS 091955Z AUTO 14009G16KT 10SM FEW070 19/03 A3037 RMK AO2
        SLP264 T01930026 $
METAR KFCS 091855Z AUTO 15011G15KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP264
        T01890035 $
METAR KFCS 091755Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP266
        T01790030 10183 20057 53001 $

KPUB 091722Z 0918/1018 12005KT P6SM SKC
     FM092100 12010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM100200 12006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM100400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 091953Z 08010KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP238 T02170033
METAR KPUB 091853Z 09009G14KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP243 T02060044
METAR KPUB 091753Z 14008G15KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP245 T01940044
        10194 20039 58000

METAR KVTP 091955Z AUTO 09009G14KT 10SM SCT032 07/00 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 091935Z AUTO 10003G15KT 10SM SCT030 SCT034 07/00 A3066 RMK
        AO2
METAR KVTP 091915Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM SCT026 SCT031 SCT036 08/00 A3067
        RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 091954Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP243
        T01940033
METAR KTAD 091854Z AUTO 10008KT 050V120 10SM FEW055 18/05 A3039 RMK
        AO2 SLP246 T01830050
METAR KTAD 091754Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP252
        T01720044 10178 20039 52004


METAR KLAA 091953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP235
        T02280044
METAR KLAA 091853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW070 23/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP238
        T02280056
METAR KLAA 091753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP243
        T02110056 10211 20056 58002

METAR KSPD 091956Z AUTO 10007KT 070V140 20/05 A3033 RMK AO1 SLP238
       T02000050
METAR KSPD 091856Z AUTO 12007KT 21/06 A3034 RMK AO1 SLP238 T02110056
METAR KSPD 091756Z AUTO VRB03KT 21/05 A3035 RMK AO1 SLP239 T02060050
        10206 20050 51003

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/09/2025
Burlington - 05:40:45 MDT / 19:50:18 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:52:28 MDT / 19:57:22 MDT
Lamar      - 05:44:51 MDT / 19:48:57 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 05/09/25 19:47 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...013/017
                  12000 FT MSL...025/014
                  11000 FT MSL...086/013
                  10800 FT MSL...084/012
                  10000 FT MSL...099/008
                   9600 FT MSL...101/009
                   9000 FT MSL...119/007
                   8600 FT MSL...127/009
                   8000 FT MSL...125/006
                   7700 FT MSL...119/007
                   7100 FT MSL...129/007
                   7000 FT MSL...129/008
                   6400 FT MSL...115/008
                   6000 FT MSL...134/009
                   5900 FT MSL...132/008
                   5700 FT MSL...127/008

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1725 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1123 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
KCOS and KPUB: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours.
Dry conditions with relatively light winds are expected to prevail
through this TAF period. Clouds will increase heading through the
afternoon, though with clear skies returning during the overnight
hours and into tomorrow morning.
KALS: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. While dry
conditions are anticipated, showers, and possibly thunderstorms, are
expected to develop within the San Luis Valley this afternoon. The
main concern with any of these showers will be gusty outflow
winds. Otherwise, winds will remain light outside of any
influence from outflows, with skies becoming cloudy this
afternoon and then clearing during the evening to early
overnight hours.


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

METAR KCAG 091953Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 23/M02 A3036 RMK
        AO2 SLP220 T02331017
METAR KCAG 091853Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T02221006
METAR KCAG 091753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP238
        T02111006 10211 20044 58006


METAR KSBS 091955Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM SCT110 21/M02 A3036 RMK AO1 T02091018
METAR KSBS 091935Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 20/M01 A3037 RMK
        AO1 T02011014
METAR KSBS 091915Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 20/M01 A3037 RMK
        AO1 T01991007

METAR KC07 091955Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM BKN070 BKN080 10/M04 A3059 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 091935Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM SCT080 10/M05 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 091915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3060 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 091955Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM SCT070 BKN095 BKN120 16/M02 A3048
        RMK AO1
METAR K33V 091935Z AUTO 32014G18KT 10SM SCT065 BKN095 OVC110 16/M01
        A3048 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 091915Z AUTO 33009G14KT 10SM SCT032 BKN095 OVC110 16/M01
        A3048 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 091953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP210
        T02281050
METAR KEEO 091853Z AUTO 09008G16KT 10SM SCT090 22/M03 A3037 RMK AO2
        SLP217 T02221028
METAR KEEO 091753Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP220
        T02060017 10206 20039 58009

METAR K20V 091955Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT048 BKN080 BKN110 16/M12 A3044
        RMK AO2
METAR K20V 091935Z AUTO 09003G21KT 10SM SCT070 OVC090 16/M12 A3044
        RMK AO2
METAR K20V 091915Z AUTO 11013G22KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 BKN100 18/M13
        A3044 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 091955Z AUTO 08017G22KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3050 RMK AO2 T01640000
METAR KGNB 091935Z AUTO 09018KT 10SM SCT110 16/00 A3050 RMK AO2 T01621002
METAR KGNB 091915Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM BKN110 15/M01 A3051 RMK AO2 T01491014


METAR KC99 091959Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM BKN065 08/M07 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 091938Z AUTO 03008G14KT 10SM SCT044 BKN055 07/M07 A3062
        RMK AO2
METAR KC99 091918Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM SCT044 SCT055 BKN070 08/M05 A3063
        RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW

KGJT 091741Z 0918/1018 15007KT P6SM SCT100
     FM100200 04009KT P6SM FEW150
     FM100500 11012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 091953Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND 29035/1858
        WSHFT 1848 SLP185 T02561022
SPECI KGJT 091902Z 28018G35KT 4SM FEW002 24/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29035/1858 WSHFT 1848 T02391011
METAR KGJT 091853Z 30022G30KT 9SM FEW110 24/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
        33036/1826 SLP201 T02391011

KRIL 091741Z 0918/1018 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM092200 35007KT P6SM SCT120
     FM100100 10005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM101200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 091953Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM FEW120 23/01 A3031 RMK AO2 RAE1859
        SLP212 P0000 T02280011
METAR KRIL 091853Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM -RA FEW029 SCT055 BKN080 22/02
        A3032 RMK AO2 RAB36 SLP215 P0000 T02220022
METAR KRIL 091753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP220
        T02220017 10222 20072 58014

METAR K5SM 091955Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 08/M05 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 091935Z AUTO 10SM SCT032 SCT070 BKN095 07/M05 A3064 RMK
        AO2
METAR K5SM 091915Z AUTO 5SM -SN SCT012 BKN060 OVC090 04/M03 A3064 RMK
        AO2

KEGE 091741Z 0918/1018 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090
     FM092000 13008KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 0922/0924 4SM -TSRA
      BKN090CB
     FM100100 09004KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100
     FM101200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 091956Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW075 BKN100 22/M04 A3036 RMK AO2
        SLP223 T02171044
METAR KEGE 091856Z VRB05KT 10SM BKN110 22/M01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T02171011
METAR KEGE 091756Z 24004KT 10SM FEW100 19/00 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP242 T01940000
        10200 20056 58013

KASE 091741Z 0918/1018 01005KT P6SM BKN090
     FM092200 36008G17KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 0922/0924 4SM
      -TSRA BKN070CB
     FM101200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 091953Z 34006KT 10SM BKN100 BKN110 18/M03 A3039 RMK AO2
        SLP205 T01781033
METAR KASE 091853Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 17/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
        SLP210 T01671039
METAR KASE 091753Z 31013G18KT 10SM FEW100 17/M02 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T01721017 10172 20022 58006

METAR KCCU 091955Z AUTO 02009G14KT 10SM SCT034 BKN060 OVC070 08/M03
        A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 091935Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM SCT048 SCT060 OVC070 08/M03 A3067
        RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 091915Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT048 SCT060 OVC070 07/M05 A3066
        RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 091953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 13/M06 A3054 RMK
        AO2 SLP230 T01281056
METAR KLXV 091853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN070 BKN090 12/M05 A3056 RMK
        AO2 RAB33E43 SLP238 P0000 T01221050
METAR KLXV 091753Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM BKN065 BKN090 11/M05 A3056 RMK
        AO2 SLP246 T01111050 10133 21028 55002

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/09/2025
Rangely           - 06:04:58 MDT / 20:18:07 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:06:22 MDT / 20:14:56 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:56:14 MDT / 20:11:13 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/09/25 19:45 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...356/017
                  26000 FT MSL...014/018
                  24000 FT MSL...023/016
                  23900 FT MSL...049/017
                  22000 FT MSL...042/016
                  21300 FT MSL...025/015
                  20000 FT MSL...025/015
                  19000 FT MSL...029/013
                  19000 FT MSL...031/014
                  18000 FT MSL...031/014
                  17100 FT MSL...022/013
                  17000 FT MSL...031/013
                  16000 FT MSL...030/013
                  15600 FT MSL...008/011
                  15000 FT MSL...010/009
                  14400 FT MSL...355/009
                  14000 FT MSL...349/008
                  13300 FT MSL...336/009
                  13000 FT MSL...326/008
                  12500 FT MSL...338/008
                  12000 FT MSL...329/005
                  11700 FT MSL...321/008
                  11000 FT MSL...321/007
                  11000 FT MSL...295/007
                  10400 FT MSL...345/006
                  10200 FT MSL...322/008
                  10100 FT MSL...347/006

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1748 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1141 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period. Isolated to
scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
over the higher terrain. Gusty outflow winds are possible
around showers and thunderstorms. Skies will clear overnight.


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

METAR KAJZ 091955Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3029 RMK AO2 T02951002
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 091935Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM SCT110 29/00 A3030 RMK AO2 T02911001
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 091915Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT110 29/01 A3031 RMK AO2 T02850006
        PWINO

KMTJ 091741Z 0918/1018 32005KT P6SM SCT100
     FM091900 35009KT P6SM SCT120
     FM100300 12010G20KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
     FM101200 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 091953Z AUTO 33008G19KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP202
        T02391011
METAR KMTJ 091853Z AUTO 32008KT 280V360 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3034 RMK AO2
        SLP210 T02391006
METAR KMTJ 091753Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T02170000 10228 20100 58009

METAR KGUC 091956Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP239
        T01831022
METAR KGUC 091856Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP244
        T01831017
METAR KGUC 091756Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT110 14/01 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP256
        T01440006 10144 21022 58019

METAR K7BM 091954Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM RA SCT018 BKN050 OVC070 08/01 A3056
        RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 091934Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 14/M01 A3054 RMK
        AO2
METAR K7BM 091914Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM SCT065 BKN075 BKN095 15/M01 A3054
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N


METAR KANK 091955Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM BKN090 17/M00 A3040 RMK AO2 RAB1851E1910
        P0000 T01741004 $
METAR KANK 091935Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 17/00 A3041 RMK
        AO2 RAB1851E1910 P0000 T01720003 $
METAR KANK 091915Z AUTO 14008KT 9SM FEW050 SCT075 BKN100 OVC120 15/00
        A3042 RMK AO2 RAB1851E1910 P0000 T01500004 $

METAR KMYP 091955Z AUTO 09018G28KT 10SM BKN085 05/M03 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 091935Z AUTO 09014G22KT 10SM OVC085 04/M04 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 091915Z AUTO 10017G20KT 10SM SCT024 SCT034 OVC085 03/M03
        A3073 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 091955Z AUTO 04003G15KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3035 RMK AO2 T02411033
METAR KAIB 091935Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 24/M03 A3036 RMK
        AO2 T02421029
METAR KAIB 091915Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 23/M03 A3036 RMK
        AO2 T02261027

KTEX 091741Z 0918/1018 34005KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 0921/0924 4SM
      -TSRA BKN070CB
     FM100100 13004KT P6SM FEW070 OVC120
     FM101200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 091955Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM BKN080 OVC110 14/M08 A3050 RMK
        AO2
METAR KTEX 091935Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 15/M10 A3050 RMK
        AO2
METAR KTEX 091915Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 OVC110 12/M08 A3051
        RMK AO2

METAR K04V 091949Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN095 BKN120 16/M01 A3044 RMK
        AO2
METAR K04V 091928Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT120 18/00 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 091908Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 17/00 A3045 RMK
        AO2

METAR KCEZ 091953Z AUTO 19011G17KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 22/04 A3032 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT SE RAB30E39 SLP213 P0000 T02220044
METAR KCEZ 091853Z AUTO 20014G19KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP219
        T02220061

KDRO 091741Z 0918/1018 25006KT P6SM SCT120
     FM092000 36008KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 0922/0924 4SM -TSRA
      BKN070CB
     FM100100 07007KT P6SM BKN080
     FM100900 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KDRO 091953Z AUTO 25011G24KT 10SM FEW070 FEW095 21/02 A3035 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP220 T02110017
METAR KDRO 091853Z AUTO 20013G19KT 10SM FEW044 SCT075 BKN100 19/M01
        A3037 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01941006
METAR KDRO 091753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT110 19/02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP235
        T01890017 10194 20017 58010

METAR KPSO 091955Z AUTO 11007G15KT 070V150 10SM SCT095 SCT120 18/M03
        A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 091935Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW085 SCT120 18/M03 A3042 RMK
        AO2
METAR KPSO 091915Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT085 SCT120 17/M02 A3043 RMK
        AO2

METAR KCPW 091955Z AUTO 05007KT 360V080 10SM SCT032 BKN045 OVC095 03/M02
        A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 091935Z AUTO 08009G17KT 10SM SCT037 SCT050 BKN065 03/M02
        A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 091915Z AUTO 09011G15KT 10SM SCT041 SCT050 SCT065 04/M03
        A3067 RMK AO2

KALS 091722Z 0918/1018 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM092100 10009KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 SCT200
      TEMPO 0922/1001 10012G22KT
     FM100200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM100600 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 091952Z AUTO 10018G25KT 10SM SCT075 BKN095 17/03 A3041 RMK
        AO2 SLP248 T01720028
METAR KALS 091852Z AUTO 06007G16KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP243
        T01830006
METAR KALS 091752Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP251
        T01610033 10161 21011 58005

Sunrise/Sunset for 05/09/2025
Vail    - 05:56:20 MDT / 20:07:24 MDT
Durango - 06:07:35 MDT / 20:08:15 MDT
Alamosa - 05:59:12 MDT / 20:00:39 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 05/09/25 19:45 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...356/017
                  26000 FT MSL...014/018
                  24000 FT MSL...023/016
                  23900 FT MSL...049/017
                  22000 FT MSL...042/016
                  21300 FT MSL...025/015
                  20000 FT MSL...025/015
                  19000 FT MSL...029/013
                  19000 FT MSL...031/014
                  18000 FT MSL...031/014
                  17100 FT MSL...022/013
                  17000 FT MSL...031/013
                  16000 FT MSL...030/013
                  15600 FT MSL...008/011
                  15000 FT MSL...010/009
                  14400 FT MSL...355/009
                  14000 FT MSL...349/008
                  13300 FT MSL...336/009
                  13000 FT MSL...326/008
                  12500 FT MSL...338/008
                  12000 FT MSL...329/005
                  11700 FT MSL...321/008
                  11000 FT MSL...321/007
                  11000 FT MSL...295/007
                  10400 FT MSL...345/006
                  10200 FT MSL...322/008
                  10100 FT MSL...347/006

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1748 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1141 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period. Isolated to
scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon
over the higher terrain. Gusty outflow winds are possible
around showers and thunderstorms. Skies will clear overnight.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 091724Z 0918/1018 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 091953Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T02830028
METAR KPGA 091853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192
        T02670017
METAR KPGA 091753Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T02440011 10250 20144 58003

METAR KRQE 091953Z AUTO 07007G17KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP201
        T02171028
METAR KRQE 091853Z AUTO 06007G17KT 020V080 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3038 RMK
        AO2 SLP209 T02111006
METAR KRQE 091753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02001006
        10206 20017 56006

Flagstaff (KFSX) 05/09/25 19:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16400 FT MSL...066/014
                  16000 FT MSL...088/011
                  15000 FT MSL...089/013
                  14500 FT MSL...083/013
                  14000 FT MSL...084/012
                  13000 FT MSL...085/012
                  13000 FT MSL...081/012
                  12000 FT MSL...087/014
                  11800 FT MSL...088/011
                  11000 FT MSL...084/013
                  10700 FT MSL...091/013
                  10000 FT MSL...083/015
                   9900 FT MSL...094/013
                   9100 FT MSL...098/012
                   9000 FT MSL...083/015
                   8500 FT MSL...095/014
                   8000 FT MSL...088/015
                   7800 FT MSL...081/015
                   7400 FT MSL...078/013
                   7400 FT MSL...089/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1729 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION...Friday 09/18Z through Saturday 10/18Z..Expect VFR
conditions and light, mainly easterly winds.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 10/18Z through Monday 12/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions. Some daytime CU development, with bases AOA 10-12kft AGL
each afternoon. ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA may develop on Saturday afternoon
over higher terrain. Sfc winds light and variable Saturday, turning
SW15-25kts Sunday and increasing further Monday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 091759Z 0918/1024 33007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM100400 15006KT P6SM SKC
     FM101700 17010KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KSLC 091954Z 33007KT 10SM FEW100 27/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T02721044
METAR KSLC 091854Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 27/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T02671017
METAR KSLC 091754Z 36005KT 10SM FEW095 26/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02560033
        10256 20128 58005

KVEL 091741Z 0918/1018 16004KT P6SM SCT100
     FM100400 31004KT P6SM SKC
     FM101200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 091953Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T02610000
METAR KVEL 091853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T02441017
METAR KVEL 091753Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP217
        T02330028 10233 20083 58004

METAR KPUC 091953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP207 T02501039
METAR KPUC 091853Z AUTO 16009KT 120V190 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3034 RMK AO2
        SLP217 T02441033
METAR KPUC 091753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02331028
        10233 20089 58001

KCNY 091741Z 0918/1018 08007KT P6SM SKC
     FM100200 10005KT P6SM SKC
     FM101200 12007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 091953Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM BKN110 27/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T02721022
METAR KCNY 091853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/00 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02610000
METAR KCNY 091753Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP204
        T02500006 10261 20100 58005


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 05/09/25 19:44 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...269/011
                  20000 FT MSL...032/003
                  18000 FT MSL...004/003
                  17700 FT MSL...019/003
                  14000 FT MSL...296/008
                  13600 FT MSL...035/004
                  13000 FT MSL...319/008
                  12000 FT MSL...045/004
                  11000 FT MSL...019/004
                  10900 FT MSL...315/007
                  10000 FT MSL...036/004
                   9800 FT MSL...119/003
                   8200 FT MSL...250/002
                   8000 FT MSL...242/002
                   7500 FT MSL...217/003
                   6900 FT MSL...151/006
                   6800 FT MSL...222/003
                   6600 FT MSL...147/006

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1003 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Clear conditions will last through the morning
with light southeast winds. A few clouds will build for the
afternoon. Winds will transition to northwest around 19Z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mostly clear conditions with
light winds will last through the day for southwest Wyoming and much
of Utah. Isolated showers around mountain terrain are likely for
southern Utah, with around a 20% chance for rain showers at KBCE
from 18-00Z.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 091723Z 0918/1018 17005KT P6SM SKC
     FM091900 34008KT P6SM FEW090
     FM100500 17005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 091953Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW085 18/M03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP234
        T01831028
METAR KEVW 091853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP235
        T01891011
METAR KEVW 091753Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP241
        T01781011 10183 20056 58001

KRKS 091734Z 0918/1018 31007KT P6SM SKC
     FM100400 15011KT P6SM SKC
     FM100800 13005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 091954Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM FEW090 21/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP230
        T02111022
METAR KRKS 091854Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT080 BKN090 19/M01 A3043 RMK
        AO2 SLP243 T01941006
METAR KRKS 091754Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP246
        T01830006 10189 20056 58001

KRWL 091726Z 0918/1018 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
     FM092100 04008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM100100 10008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 091953Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM FEW090 20/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP230
        T02001017
METAR KRWL 091853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP238
        T01891011
METAR KRWL 091753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/01 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP238 T01940006
        10200 20033 50000

KLAR 091726Z 0918/1018 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200 PROB30 0918/0920
      VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM092000 09010KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 0920/0923 VRB15G30KT 6SM
      -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM100000 10010KT 6SM -TSRA BKN150CB
METAR KLAR 091953Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 20/01 A3042 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP218 T02000011
METAR KLAR 091853Z AUTO VRB06G15KT 10SM BKN065 BKN085 18/01 A3043 RMK
        AO2 SLP227 T01780006
METAR KLAR 091753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW075 BKN100 18/01 A3044 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT S SLP230 T01780011 10183 20022 50001

KCYS 091726Z 0918/1018 08008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM092000 08008KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 0920/0923 VRB15G30KT 6SM
      -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM092300 12010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 091953Z 07007KT 10SM BKN080 BKN090 20/M01 A3038 RMK AO2
        SLP230 T02001006
METAR KCYS 091853Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 19/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP233
        T01940017 $
METAR KCYS 091753Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 19/02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP237
        T01940022 10200 20044 51004 $

Riverton (KRIW) 05/09/25 19:48 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8100 FT MSL...172/008
                   7400 FT MSL...162/008
                   7000 FT MSL...142/008
                   6700 FT MSL...145/008
                   6200 FT MSL...157/007
                   6000 FT MSL...156/008
                   6000 FT MSL...157/008

Cheyenne (KCYS) 05/09/25 20:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...294/018
                  15100 FT MSL...020/010
                  15000 FT MSL...358/007
                  14000 FT MSL...035/010
                  13200 FT MSL...005/012
                  13000 FT MSL...306/012
                  11000 FT MSL...103/010
                  10500 FT MSL...069/009
                  10000 FT MSL...070/008
                   9500 FT MSL...065/008
                   9000 FT MSL...068/008
                   8600 FT MSL...072/008
                   8000 FT MSL...083/007
                   7900 FT MSL...069/006
                   7300 FT MSL...071/008
                   7000 FT MSL...063/006
                   6700 FT MSL...058/012
                   6500 FT MSL...058/012

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1953 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1150 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
High pressure will keep VFR conditions at terminals through the
period. However, weak instability will allow for a few showers to
develop over the mountains this afternoon, drifting southeastward
through sunset. These are expected to be few and far between, with
the best chances of brief terminal impacts at KCPR where a PROB30
group has been retained. KCOD will see the next best chance, but
confidence has decreased enough to remove the PROB30 group there as
most of the activity is expected to remain south of the terminal.
Wind will generally be light through the period, though outflow from
any showers in the area may lead to briefly increased wind gusts
through the evening.
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 1733 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
Main aviation concern for the TAF period will be scattered showers
and thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. Gusty winds will be
the primary concern with these storms with rogue gusts over 40 kts
possible. Cannot rule out small hail with these storms as well, or
brief visibility reductions in light to moderate rain. Storms will
dissipate later this evening, leading to a dry and calm
overnight.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 091955Z AUTO 10006G14KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02401003
METAR KIBM 091935Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT090 23/01 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02320006
METAR KIBM 091915Z AUTO 10009G16KT 10SM SCT090 23/01 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02310006

KSNY 091726Z 0918/1018 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM100000 10008KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1000/1003 VRB15G30KT 6SM
      -TSRA BKN100CB
METAR KSNY 091953Z AUTO 19007KT 140V200 10SM FEW095 24/03 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP229 T02390028
METAR KSNY 091853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 23/02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP236
       T02330017
METAR KSNY 091753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP241 T02220017
       10233 20028 58000

METAR KOGA 091955Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02750009
METAR KOGA 091935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02700011
METAR KOGA 091915Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3028 RMK AO2
       T02630011

METAR KIML 091953Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP235
       T02670006
METAR KIML 091853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP239
       T02500011
METAR KIML 091753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP244 T02440028
       10250 20072 58004

KMCK 091720Z 0918/1018 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM100500 24005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 091953Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T02670006
METAR KMCK 091853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP235
       T02610006
METAR KMCK 091753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP242 T02500000
       10256 20056 58004

North Platte (KLNX) 05/09/25 19:47 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...315/008
                  13000 FT MSL...317/007
                  12000 FT MSL...307/006
                  12000 FT MSL...308/005
                  10100 FT MSL...250/005
                   9000 FT MSL...236/006
                   8600 FT MSL...249/005
                   8000 FT MSL...244/006
                   7400 FT MSL...254/006
                   7000 FT MSL...245/005
                   6300 FT MSL...241/005
                   6000 FT MSL...242/005
                   5500 FT MSL...249/005
                   5000 FT MSL...236/006
                   4700 FT MSL...257/004
                   4100 FT MSL...255/005
                   4000 FT MSL...254/004
                   3600 FT MSL...267/006
                   3400 FT MSL...268/006

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1734 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1232 PM CDT Fri May 9 2025
VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period.
Afternoon diurnal cumulus was increasing in coverage mainly for
cetnral Nebraska and this activity should remain east of the LBF
terminal. Elsewhere, a modest cool front will settling south out
of South Dakota. This boundary will serve as the focus for
isolated shallow convection across the Sandhills. Activity
should largely remain west of VTN but will monitor trends for
inclusion. Winds remain light and variable for the bulk of the
period before taking a prevailing southerly direction towards
midday Saturday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 091720Z 0918/1018 11004KT P6SM SKC
     FM100200 17005KT P6SM SKC
     FM100400 23007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM101700 17008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 091953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW090 24/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP235
       T02390022
METAR KGLD 091853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP234
       T02330022
METAR KGLD 091753Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP244
       T02110017 10222 20056 58001

KGCK 091734Z 0918/1018 05009KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KGCK 091954Z 10007KT 10SM SCT090 22/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP235
       T02220061
METAR KGCK 091854Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW070 FEW090 23/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP236
       T02330072
METAR KGCK 091754Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP242 T02220072
       10228 20089 50003

METAR KLBL 091956Z AUTO 09008G16KT 10SM FEW080 24/06 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP239 T02440061 PNO $
METAR KLBL 091856Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP244
       T02390072 PNO $
METAR KLBL 091756Z AUTO 05011G14KT 10SM SCT065 23/07 A3032 RMK AO2
       SLP249 6//// T02280072 10233 20089 51004 PNO $

METAR KEHA 091955Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 24/04 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02350039
METAR KEHA 091935Z AUTO 08006G14KT 10SM SCT100 24/05 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02370048
METAR KEHA 091915Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM SCT100 23/05 A3035 RMK AO2
       T02290053

Goodland (KGLD) 05/09/25 19:46 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...137/003
                  12700 FT MSL...133/004
                  12000 FT MSL...149/004
                  11000 FT MSL...118/004
                  10700 FT MSL...104/004
                  10000 FT MSL...136/005
                   9300 FT MSL...150/006
                   9000 FT MSL...151/005
                   8000 FT MSL...134/006
                   8000 FT MSL...136/006
                   7000 FT MSL...154/007
                   7000 FT MSL...152/007
                   6200 FT MSL...153/007
                   6000 FT MSL...144/006
                   5400 FT MSL...152/007
                   5000 FT MSL...155/006
                   4800 FT MSL...152/006
                   4300 FT MSL...140/007
                   4100 FT MSL...130/007
                   4000 FT MSL...126/006

Dodge City (KDDC) 05/09/25 19:45 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...070/013
                  13800 FT MSL...066/012
                  13000 FT MSL...053/015
                  12000 FT MSL...061/011
                  11500 FT MSL...053/010
                  11000 FT MSL...051/011
                  10000 FT MSL...041/009
                   9600 FT MSL...040/009
                   9000 FT MSL...039/009
                   8100 FT MSL...034/010
                   8000 FT MSL...036/011
                   7000 FT MSL...030/010
                   6900 FT MSL...030/010
                   6000 FT MSL...032/011
                   5900 FT MSL...033/011
                   5100 FT MSL...037/010
                   5000 FT MSL...032/012
                   4300 FT MSL...036/010
                   4000 FT MSL...035/011
                   3800 FT MSL...045/011
                   3200 FT MSL...034/011
                   3000 FT MSL...035/011
                   3000 FT MSL...035/011

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1928 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1018 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
VFR conditions remain forecast for each terminal for this TAF
period. A surface high moving across the area is leading to
variable winds for the duration of the afternoon before becoming
primarily from the southeast. Clear skies are forecast for the
afternoon today before some increases in upper level cloud
occurs as some vorticity maxima move through the area
overnight.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1810 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 108 PM CDT Fri May 9 2025
Weak surface high pressure will persist through the period. Northeast
winds at 10 kts will diminish this evening with the loss of
insolation. VFR conditions are expected to linger.


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

KGUY 091720Z 0918/1018 05007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT080
     FM100100 06006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 091953Z AUTO 07008G17KT 10SM FEW075 FEW090 24/06 A3027 RMK
       AO2 SLP222 T02390056
METAR KGUY 091853Z AUTO 05007G16KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 SCT100 23/06 A3029
       RMK AO2 SLP227 T02280061
METAR KGUY 091753Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T02280072 10228 20078 50003

KDHT 091720Z 0918/1018 06007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT080
     FM100100 08006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 091953Z AUTO 05006G14KT 10SM FEW070 22/05 A3033 RMK AO2
        SLP237 T02170050
METAR KDHT 091853Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM FEW065 FEW090 21/06 A3034 RMK
        AO2 SLP239 T02110061
METAR KDHT 091753Z AUTO 08010G16KT 10SM FEW049 FEW070 FEW085 21/07
        A3034 RMK AO2 SLP241 T02060067 10206 20072 50004

Amarillo (KAMA) 05/09/25 19:48 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  27700 FT MSL...351/002
                  24000 FT MSL...029/039
                  22000 FT MSL...029/024
                  20000 FT MSL...049/022
                  19000 FT MSL...039/022
                  18000 FT MSL...040/022
                  17500 FT MSL...033/020
                  17000 FT MSL...040/019
                  16000 FT MSL...045/018
                  15000 FT MSL...038/016
                  14900 FT MSL...028/018
                  14000 FT MSL...038/018
                  13000 FT MSL...030/017
                  12600 FT MSL...026/015
                  12000 FT MSL...034/016
                  11000 FT MSL...033/015
                  10800 FT MSL...032/011
                  10000 FT MSL...045/011
                   9200 FT MSL...046/011
                   9000 FT MSL...048/012
                   8000 FT MSL...044/011
                   8000 FT MSL...048/013
                   7000 FT MSL...048/013
                   7000 FT MSL...041/012
                   6200 FT MSL...041/012
                   6000 FT MSL...040/012
                   5400 FT MSL...041/013
                   5000 FT MSL...042/013
                   4800 FT MSL...043/012
                   4300 FT MSL...042/011
                   4000 FT MSL...044/010
                   4000 FT MSL...056/010

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1856 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1244 PM CDT Fri May 9 2025
VFR conditions will prevail at all TAF sites over the next 24
hours. Scattered showers, with maybe an isolated storm or two will
be possible from now through about 02z. No PROB30s or TEMPOs
expected at this time, if a storm threatens a TAF site, we`ll
deal with it via amendments. Light north winds around 5-10kts
through the TAF period.
Weber


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

KFMN 091739Z 0918/1018 17006KT P6SM SKC
     FM092000 32006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
     FM100000 07015KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
      TEMPO 1000/1003 VRB25G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM100300 09015G25KT P6SM BKN110
     FM100700 09007KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KFMN 091953Z 32006KT 10SM SCT110 24/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        N AND NW SLP222 T02391044
METAR KFMN 091853Z 07004KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP228 T02281011
METAR KFMN 091753Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP236 T02060006
        10211 20067 58007


KLVS 091739Z 0918/1018 07011KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
      TEMPO 0919/0923 07011G21KT
     FM100200 11008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM100700 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KLVS 091953Z AUTO 08010G18KT 10SM FEW060 17/03 A3041 RMK AO2
        SLP232 T01720033
METAR KLVS 091853Z AUTO 04008G22KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP236
        T01670039
METAR KLVS 091753Z AUTO 08008G18KT 050V110 10SM FEW050 16/04 A3043
        RMK AO2 SLP235 T01610039 10167 20022 51003

METAR KRTN 091953Z AUTO 06014G23KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP231
        T02000017
METAR KRTN 091853Z AUTO 07008G17KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP236
        T01890017
METAR KRTN 091753Z AUTO 09012G18KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP244
        T01780033 10178 20017 50001

METAR KCAO 091955Z AUTO 04007G15KT 020V080 10SM FEW060 19/04 A3036
        RMK AO2 SLP247 T01890039
METAR KCAO 091855Z AUTO 06010G17KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070 BKN085 18/05
        A3037 RMK AO2 SLP249 T01830050

Albuquerque (KABX) 05/09/25 19:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...023/016
                  15000 FT MSL...046/019
                  14800 FT MSL...054/016
                  14000 FT MSL...051/019
                  13000 FT MSL...056/015
                  12900 FT MSL...035/010
                  12000 FT MSL...055/011
                  11000 FT MSL...065/013
                  10000 FT MSL...064/011
                   8400 FT MSL...074/010
                   8000 FT MSL...077/010
                   7700 FT MSL...071/008
                   6500 FT MSL...069/010
                   6300 FT MSL...062/009

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1800 UTC Friday, May  9, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1159 AM MDT Fri May 9 2025
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to
develop off the northern and northwest higher terrain through the
afternoon hours. Any developed shower or storm will drift to the
south-southwest and impact lower elevation areas, mainly with gusty,
erratic outflow winds. Northern and western terminals are favored
for these gusty outflows. Lower chances remain for gusty outflows
and showers across central terminals, except for KSAF where there is
higher confidence in afternoon thunderstorm development. Shower and
storm development diminishes by 06z across the state. Elsewhere
across eastern NM, VFR conditions prevail with northeast winds
through the afternoon with isolated gusts around 20kts.

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

DATA BASED ON 091200Z
VALID 091800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    0705+11 9900+02 3408-14 3314-27 322943 323752 324161
BCE                      0605+03 3409-12 3418-24 342642 332951 302859
LND              2007+10 2209+02 3411-15 3314-28 331745 331955 302660
RKS              9900    9900+01 3510-14 3312-27 321745 322254 312859
GJT              0406+10 0407+02 0313-14 3617-26 343143 333452 313557
FMN              9900+10 0712+03 0218-14 3424-26 333441 323449 313257
ABQ              9900+08 0315+01 0117-14 3424-25 323341 323049 312656
MBW              9900    9900+01 0112-15 3612-27 342045 331954 321759
DEN              9900+08 0111+00 0410-15 0116-27 351044 331553 312757
PUB              9900+06 0217+00 0511-15 0217-27 361843 332551 323856
ALS                      0411+01 0313-15 3621-26 342543 323350 313557
TCC      9900    0406+03 0319-03 0226-15 3534-26 344141 334048 342954
BFF      9900    0805+07 0510-01 0211-15 3611-28 301045 301254 301759
GLD      9900    9900+04 0806+00 0816-15 0718-29 051544 012752 342457
GCK      0408+12 0509+03 0715-02 0834-18 0740-29 042743 023850 363155
GAG      0213+11 0519+03 0518-04 0722-18 0721-30 012741 012248 353352
AMA      0510    0612+03 0414-04 0222-18 3535-27 354640 354448 344153
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DATA BASED ON 091200Z
VALID 100000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+12 9900+04 9900-13 3413-26 332442 322851 313961
BCE                      9900+06 0107-13 3518-25 342542 332350 312859
LND              2308+11 1906+04 9900-14 3310-27 331343 331753 333263
RKS              9900    9900+04 0305-14 3208-27 011543 362353 333861
GJT              0307+12 0211+04 0207-13 3612-26 352044 343152 323758
FMN              3607+12 9900+03 9900-14 3514-26 352442 352952 314157
ABQ              0812+10 0607+02 0111-15 3616-26 343042 323749 313355
MBW              0513    0805+02 9900-15 3113-28 341344 341554 322160
DEN              9900+10 0805+01 0109-14 0115-27 331744 332153 322659
PUB              1107+08 0510+01 0807-14 3613-28 352044 342053 323155
ALS                      0910+03 0309-14 0121-27 353043 343152 313655
TCC      0709    0609+05 0321-01 0326-15 0140-27 343542 323747 313454
BFF      1105    0905+09 0706+01 0110-15 3416-28 351645 362154 322261
GLD      9900    9900+07 0106+00 0305-15 0214-28 011545 012253 331757
GCK      0508+14 0408+05 0416+01 0720-16 0532-29 042545 032651 332155
GAG      0315+13 0315+04 0422-02 0734-17 0737-29 052643 032349 342952
AMA      0411    0411+04 0419-03 0524-17 0432-29 363740 343448 324153
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DATA BASED ON 091200Z
VALID 101200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1706    2010+12 2210+04 9900-12 9900-25 290842 291252 292461
BCE                      1510+04 0207-11 3614-24 351141 311450 302059
LND              2312+11 2610+03 2909-12 3113-26 321843 332153 312663
RKS              2112    2107+03 9900-12 3408-26 331343 341952 322662
GJT              9900+10 9900+03 0308-13 0312-26 022142 012551 343360
FMN              1614+07 1205+01 0505-14 0414-26 012542 363449 343858
ABQ              1009+06 0808+00 0909-13 0215-26 342443 343450 334155
MBW              2107    9900+02 9900-14 3507-26 341743 352353 353163
DEN              9900+08 9900+00 0409-14 0413-27 032443 032853 012961
PUB              9900+07 9900+00 3108-14 0210-28 032444 032953 013059
ALS                      9900+00 2305-14 0210-28 012644 023053 363456
TCC      0508    0312+04 0721+01 0521-15 0425-28 023044 012952 333053
BFF      2210    1705+08 0605+00 0305-14 0209-27 361944 352054 352464
GLD      9900    9900+06 0708+01 3506-15 0211-28 031744 032254 012161
GCK      0413+13 0413+04 0710+01 0418-15 0418-28 042045 041754 011958
GAG      0325+11 0329+05 0527+00 0528-17 0527-28 053645 043153 012055
AMA      0318    0318+03 0525+01 0428-16 0428-29 043545 023051 342153
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