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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1325 MST Tuesday, November 18, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 181956Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01671033
        $
SPECI KFNL 181913Z 12005KT 10SM FEW080 17/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 181756Z 08004KT 10SM SCT090 14/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T01441017 10144 20039 50004 $

METAR KGXY 181956Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM 16/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01611033
        $
METAR KGXY 181856Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM 17/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 TSB40E41B52E53
        SLP155 T01671028 $
METAR KGXY 181656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM 13/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP172 T01281011
        $


METAR KBDU 182015Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181955Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181935Z AUTO 12007KT 092V152 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 182015Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2996 RMK AO2
       T01801034
METAR KEIK 181955Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2996 RMK AO2
       T01731029
METAR KEIK 181935Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 T01701027

KBJC 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT P6SM FEW090 SCT220
     FM181900 13006KT P6SM BKN220
     FM190100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN220
     FM190400 26006KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 181947Z 12010KT 10SM BKN100 17/M04 A3000
METAR KBJC 181855Z 16008KT 10SM BKN100 17/M06 A3003
METAR KBJC 181747Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN080 14/M06 A3005

KDEN 181720Z 1818/1924 21008KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN200
     FM181900 14008KT P6SM FEW110 BKN220
     FM182100 11012KT P6SM BKN220
     FM190300 17010KT P6SM BKN220
     FM190900 22009KT P6SM SCT220
     FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN220
METAR KDEN 181653Z 23008KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 BKN200 12/M06 A3005 RMK
        AO2 SLP140 T01221056 $
METAR KDEN 181853Z 12007KT 090V160 10SM SCT080 SCT140 BKN220 16/M03
        A3001 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01561028 $
METAR KDEN 181753Z 22004KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN220 14/M06 A3004 RMK
        AO2 SLP130 T01391056 10144 20039 50002 $


KBKF 181700Z 1817/1923 20006KT 9999 SCT070 BKN110 BKN220
      QNH3003INS
      BECMG 1821/1822 18010G15KT 9999 SCT210 QNH2999INS TX15/1822Z
      TN02/1913Z
METAR KBKF 181958Z 13009KT 10SM FEW075 FEW110 BKN220 17/M05 A2997 RMK
        AO2A SLP105 T01731052
METAR KBKF 181858Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW075 FEW110 BKN220 16/M04 A3000 RMK
        AO2A SLP116 T01621044
METAR KBKF 181658Z 22007KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 BKN220 12/M07 A3004 RMK
        AO2A SLP145 T01241071

KAPA 181720Z 1818/1918 15011KT P6SM BKN220
     FM190200 18009KT P6SM BKN220
SPECI KAPA 181953Z 18011G20KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 BKN220 16/M06 A2999 RMK
       AO2 SLP120 T01611061
METAR KAPA 181953Z AUTO 18011G20KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T01611061
SPECI KAPA 181853Z 15010G18KT 10SM FEW140 BKN220 16/M05 A3002 RMK AO2
       SLP132 T01561050

METAR KMNH 182015Z AUTO 17013G18KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181955Z AUTO 18012G18KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181935Z AUTO 17011G17KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 182015Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN095 17/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181955Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3000 RMK AO2


METAR KAKO 181953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01501006
METAR KAKO 181653Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T01281011
METAR KAKO 181853Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01560000

METAR KLIC 181955Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T01611028
METAR KLIC 181755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01441028 10150 21017 50005
METAR KLIC 181855Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01561028

METAR KHEQ 182015Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 181955Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 181935Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 182014Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181954Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181934Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 182015Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181955Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181935Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3001 RMK AO2


Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Fort Collins - 06:50:53 MST / 16:40:10 MST
Denver       - 06:48:27 MST / 16:41:46 MST
Sterling     - 06:43:43 MST / 16:32:31 MST

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 11/18/25 20:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...200/013
                   8100 FT MSL...145/010
                   8000 FT MSL...144/009
                   7300 FT MSL...146/010
                   7000 FT MSL...125/011
                   6600 FT MSL...121/010

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1736 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1034 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Forecast remains on track. VFR conditions will prevail for all
terminals through the TAF period. Drainage flow will back to a
more southeasterly direction shortly (next 1-2 hrs) before a
return to typical drainage pattern this evening.


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

METAR K4BM 182015Z AUTO 15010G15KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181955Z AUTO 13006G15KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181935Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3022 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 181955Z AUTO 17017KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T01401063
METAR KAFF 181855Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T01361072
METAR KAFF 181655Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T01241076

KCOS 181720Z 1818/1918 16008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
     FM182000 17012KT P6SM BKN200
     FM190100 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150
     FM190400 05007KT P6SM BKN150
     FM190800 01007KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCOS 181954Z 15015G19KT 10SM FEW085 SCT200 BKN250 13/M09 A3007
        RMK AO2 SLP156 T01281094 $
METAR KCOS 181754Z 14011KT 10SM FEW085 FEW200 BKN250 12/M10 A3011 RMK
        AO2 SLP164 T01221100 10122 20028 50009 $
METAR KCOS 181854Z 16014KT 10SM FEW085 FEW200 BKN250 13/M09 A3010 RMK
        AO2 SLP157 T01281094 $


METAR KFLY 182015Z AUTO 17015G20KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01251054
METAR KFLY 181955Z AUTO 17013G18KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01251053
METAR KFLY 181935Z AUTO 17010G21KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 T01261055

KFCS 182000Z 1820/2002 17012G18KT 9999 SCT180 BKN200 QNH3000INS
     BECMG 1905/1906 33009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3004INS
     BECMG 1916/1917 18009KT 9999 FEW070 SCT130 QNH3002INS
     BECMG 2000/2001 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2998INS TX16/1821Z
     TNM01/1909Z
METAR KFCS 181955Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T01401074
SPECI KFCS 181805Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 WSHFT 02
       SLP169
METAR KFCS 181855Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01441071

KPUB 181720Z 1818/1918 13006KT P6SM BKN200
     FM182000 12008KT P6SM BKN200
     FM190100 09006KT P6SM BKN200
     FM190600 30006KT P6SM BKN200=
METAR KPUB 181953Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01611061
METAR KPUB 181853Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01561056
METAR KPUB 181753Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01331061
        10133 21011 50008


METAR KTAD 181954Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T01611067
METAR KTAD 181754Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP167
        T01331067 10133 21011 50002
METAR KTAD 181854Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T01391067


METAR KLAA 181953Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T01780022
METAR KLAA 181853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T01670017
METAR KLAA 181753Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T01441022 10144 21039 50008

METAR KSPD 181956Z AUTO 19/M02 A3002 RMK AO1 SLP128 T01941017
METAR KSPD 181856Z AUTO VRB04KT 18/M02 A3003 RMK AO1 SLP139 T01831017
METAR KSPD 181656Z AUTO 03005KT 17/M03 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP145 T01721028

Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Burlington - 06:36:40 MST / 16:32:01 MST
Pueblo     - 06:43:37 MST / 16:43:51 MST
Lamar      - 06:35:12 MST / 16:36:15 MST

Pueblo (KPUX) 11/18/25 20:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   7800 FT MSL...129/004
                   7000 FT MSL...116/010
                   7000 FT MSL...145/014
                   6400 FT MSL...136/014
                   6000 FT MSL...143/015
                   5900 FT MSL...143/015
                   5700 FT MSL...145/015

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1729 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1024 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions anticipated across the forecast area over the next 24
hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and KALS.
Plan on BKN mid and high level cloudiness with increasing S-SW flow
aloft, while surface winds will be diurnal in direction and
generally 12 kts or less.


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

METAR KCAG 181953Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP173
        T00831022 $
METAR KCAG 181853Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM SCT055 08/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP178
        T00831011 $
METAR KCAG 181753Z AUTO CLR 08/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP191 6//// T00831006
        10083 21028 58003 PWINO PNO $

METAR KHDN 181956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T00891039 $
METAR KHDN 181756Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T00610000 10061 21006 58004 $
METAR KHDN 181856Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T00721006 $

METAR KSBS 182015Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3007 RMK AO1 T00701027
METAR KSBS 181955Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3007 RMK AO1
       T00651024
METAR KSBS 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3008 RMK AO1 T00631005

METAR KC07 182015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT007 M01/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT003 SCT007 M01/M01 A3017 RMK
        AO2

METAR K33V 182015Z AUTO 19006KT 150V210 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3010 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181955Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3011 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181935Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3011 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 181953Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW046 09/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T00891022
METAR KEEO 181653Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T00671006
METAR KEEO 181853Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T00781011

METAR K20V 182015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 182015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 T00411017
METAR KGNB 181955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 T00351023
METAR KGNB 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 T00401012

METAR K0CO 182015Z AUTO 17015G20KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181955Z AUTO 18012G18KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181935Z AUTO 17013G23KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 182017Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT042 03/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181954Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM BKN044 03/M08 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181934Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM SCT044 02/M08 A3017 RMK AO2

KGJT 181720Z 1818/1918 12006KT P6SM VCSH SCT110
     FM182100 32003KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1821/1903
      -SHRA OVC060
     FM190300 11005KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KGJT 181953Z 13006KT 10SM SCT110 11/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01110028
METAR KGJT 181653Z 13006KT 10SM FEW110 08/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP174 T00780028
METAR KGJT 181853Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01110022

KRIL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190200 13003KT P6SM BKN100=
METAR KRIL 181953Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T01000011
METAR KRIL 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP193
        T00610011
METAR KRIL 181853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP171
        T00830011

METAR K5SM 182012Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 182001Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181932Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 M01/M03 A3020 RMK AO2

KEGE 181720Z 1818/1918 30004KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190200 10005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110
METAR KEGE 181956Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00671011
        $
METAR KEGE 181856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP195 T00561011
        $
METAR KEGE 181756Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP207 T00391022
        10039 21017 58003 $

KASE 181720Z 1818/1918 18004KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
     FM182000 35005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190300 16005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110
METAR KASE 181953Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132 T00721028
METAR KASE 181653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168 T00281044
METAR KASE 181853Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP146 T00561039


METAR KLXV 181953Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T00441094
METAR KLXV 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP176
        T10111083
METAR KLXV 181853Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T00281083

Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Rangely           - 07:04:35 MST / 16:56:09 MST
Grand Junction    - 07:01:17 MST / 16:57:39 MST
Steamboat Springs - 06:57:42 MST / 16:47:22 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/18/25 20:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...200/027
                  14000 FT MSL...209/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 417 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Mid to high level ceilings will be common today though flight
conditions are expected to remain in the VFR category. A few
showers may be possible at KGJT and KTEX later this afternoon
which is covered by PROB30 groups. Generally light winds
expected.


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

METAR KAJZ 182015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3007 RMK AO2 T01110027
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 181955Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT110 11/03 A3007 RMK AO2
       T01090025 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 181935Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT110 11/03 A3007 RMK AO2 T01060030
        PWINO

KMTJ 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM181900 35005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM190200 13004KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KMTJ 181953Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01001006
METAR KMTJ 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP183
        T00561022
METAR KMTJ 181853Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T00830000

METAR KGUC 181956Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T00721033 $
METAR KGUC 181756Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP207
        T00391033 10039 21061 58009 $
METAR KGUC 181856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T00611033 $

METAR K7BM 182015Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181955Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 182015Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 T00881075
METAR KAEJ 181955Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 T00901072
METAR KAEJ 181935Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 T00871069

METAR KANK 182015Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 T01101079
        $
METAR KANK 181955Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T01121073
       $
METAR KANK 181935Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 T01051071
        $

METAR KMYP 182015Z AUTO M02/M02 A3031 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 181955Z AUTO M02/M02 A3031 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 181935Z AUTO M02/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 PWINO


KTEX 181720Z 1818/1918 20007KT P6SM SCT100
      PROB30 1823/1905 -SHSNRA BKN060
     FM190500 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100=
METAR KTEX 182015Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM BKN060 05/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181955Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM SCT060 06/M02 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181935Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3013 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 182015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181935Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 181953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN050 BKN075 12/01 A3007 RMK
        AO2 SLP159 T01170011
METAR KCEZ 181853Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC048 11/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP167
        T01110006
METAR KCEZ 181753Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM BKN049 10/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T01000000 10100 21017 58004

KDRO 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM182100 14007KT P6SM SCT045 BKN200
     FM190100 04005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN100
METAR KDRO 181953Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T01001011
METAR KDRO 181853Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP200
        T00891011
METAR KDRO 181753Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP214
        T00781011 10078 21033 53002

METAR KPSO 182015Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181955Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181935Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 182015Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181955Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181935Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3027 RMK AO2

KALS 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200
     FM182100 21006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
     FM190100 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
METAR KALS 181952Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T00501044
METAR KALS 181852Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP217
        T00441044
METAR KALS 181752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP231
        I6000 T00221050 10022 21117 50000

Sunrise/Sunset for 11/18/2025
Vail    - 06:53:49 MST / 16:47:33 MST
Durango - 06:54:24 MST / 16:59:03 MST
Alamosa - 06:46:50 MST / 16:50:40 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/18/25 20:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...200/027
                  14000 FT MSL...209/022

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 417 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Mid to high level ceilings will be common today though flight
conditions are expected to remain in the VFR category. A few
showers may be possible at KGJT and KTEX later this afternoon
which is covered by PROB30 groups. Generally light winds
expected.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT 4SM -SHRA OVC025
     FM190000 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA OVC050
     FM191500 VRB06KT 4SM -SHRA OVC025=
METAR KPGA 181953Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM -RA OVC006 08/07 A3000 RMK AO2
        CIG 004V010 SLP138 P0002 T00830072
SPECI KPGA 181950Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM -RA BKN004 OVC008 08/07 A3000 RMK
       AO2 P0002
SPECI KPGA 181937Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM -RA SCT004 BKN008 OVC048 08/08
       A3001 RMK AO2 P0002 T00830078

METAR KRQE 181953Z AUTO 15008G17KT 120V180 10SM FEW045 11/01 A3006
        RMK AO2 SLP141 T01110006
METAR KRQE 181853Z AUTO 17008G16KT 10SM FEW034 12/02 A3009 RMK AO2
        SLP145 T01170017
METAR KRQE 181753Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T00940017 10094 21033 58003

Flagstaff (KFSX) 11/18/25 20:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  27000 FT MSL...211/061
                  26000 FT MSL...212/068
                  25000 FT MSL...207/060
                  24000 FT MSL...201/050
                  23000 FT MSL...213/054
                  22000 FT MSL...193/051
                  21000 FT MSL...212/048
                  20000 FT MSL...198/054
                  19000 FT MSL...198/025
                  18000 FT MSL...198/047
                  17000 FT MSL...198/033
                  16000 FT MSL...197/039
                  15000 FT MSL...194/039
                  14600 FT MSL...185/036
                  14000 FT MSL...190/039
                  13000 FT MSL...187/038
                  13000 FT MSL...188/038
                  12000 FT MSL...188/037
                  11900 FT MSL...190/038
                  11000 FT MSL...186/037
                  10900 FT MSL...187/035
                  10000 FT MSL...185/033
                  10000 FT MSL...184/033
                   9200 FT MSL...184/030
                   9000 FT MSL...184/034
                   8600 FT MSL...187/026
                   8000 FT MSL...181/030
                   7900 FT MSL...180/028
                   7500 FT MSL...193/018
                   7500 FT MSL...179/022

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1730 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...Tuesday 18/18Z through Wednesday 19/18Z...MVFR-LIFR
conditions west of AZ-87 corridor with numerous rain showers
throughout the time period. KFLG could see some snow mix in after
12Z Wednesday morning with snow levels dropping to 7000-7500
feet. VFR- MVFR conditions east of AZ-87 corridor, a few showers
are possible, but most of the activity will be further west. Winds
S-SW 10-15kts, gusts to 20kts rest of the day period, light and
variable overnight.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 19/18Z through Friday 21/18Z...Conditions
could range from VFR all the way down to IFR over the next few
days as scattered showers continue throughout the period, becoming
more isolated by Friday morning. Snow levels start at 7000-7500ft,
lowering to 6000-6500ft by Friday morning. Winds S-SW 5-10kts
daytime, light and variable or terrain driven overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 181912Z 1819/1924 33006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
     FM190400 15005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1905/1909 -SHRA
      BKN050
     FM192000 32006KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KSLC 181954Z 35006KT 10SM SCT070 SCT110 BKN200 13/03 A2998 RMK
        AO2 SLP129 T01280033 $
METAR KSLC 181754Z 00000KT 10SM FEW065 SCT080 BKN200 12/02 A3001 RMK
        AO2 SLP139 T01220022 10128 20078 50003 $
METAR KSLC 181854Z 32005KT 10SM BKN075 BKN110 BKN200 13/02 A2998 RMK AO2
       SLP130 ACSL DSNT S T01330022 $

KVEL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
     FM190100 00000KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060
     FM190500 00000KT P6SM SCT025 BKN035
METAR KVEL 181953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T01060017
METAR KVEL 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP173
        T00890017
METAR KVEL 181853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP164
        T01000022

METAR KPUC 181953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 OVC070 07/02 A3006 RMK
        AO2 SLP177 T00720017
METAR KPUC 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN050 07/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T00670017 10067 20022 50002
METAR KPUC 181853Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM BKN047 OVC075 08/02 A3007 RMK
        AO2 SLP181 T00780017

KCNY 181720Z 1818/1918 13007KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1818/1824 6SM
      -SHRA OVC040
     FM190000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1900/1903 -SHRA BKN040
     FM190600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
METAR KCNY 181953Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM BKN060 OVC100 12/03 A3002 RMK
        AO2 SLP152 T01170033
METAR KCNY 181853Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM OVC060 12/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01170039
METAR KCNY 181753Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM SCT085 11/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01110039 10117 20050 51001


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 11/18/25 20:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...226/007
                  22000 FT MSL...356/003
                  20000 FT MSL...068/004
                  19000 FT MSL...025/002
                  18000 FT MSL...055/003
                  17700 FT MSL...019/002
                  13600 FT MSL...055/004
                  12100 FT MSL...335/003
                   9000 FT MSL...314/003
                   9000 FT MSL...315/003
                   8200 FT MSL...319/002
                   8000 FT MSL...008/002
                   7500 FT MSL...060/003
                   7000 FT MSL...044/007
                   6900 FT MSL...325/001
                   6900 FT MSL...070/004
                   6600 FT MSL...325/001

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1036 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions today
with ceilings remaining above 6000 feet AGL. Southerly winds are
expected to shift to the northwest between 17Z and 19Z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...With another storm system
bringing precipitation to southern Utah today, areas above 8,000
feet in that area are likely to see periods of MVFR/IFR conditions
in snow beginning late morning. This will be most widespread during
the afternoon hours, becoming confined to southwest Utah thereafter.
Elsewhere, VFR conditions will prevail across the airspace with
generally light and terrain driven winds.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 181741Z 1818/1918 14004KT P6SM BKN050
     FM181900 22006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120=
METAR KEVW 181953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW055 07/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T00671022 $
METAR KEVW 181853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN050 05/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T00501017 $
METAR KEVW 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 03/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T00331022 10033 21011 51003 $

KRKS 181737Z 1818/1918 24006KT P6SM SCT150
     FM190100 16005KT P6SM BKN150
     FM190600 22004KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 181954Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T00671017
METAR KRKS 181754Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184
        T00440006 10044 21006 58001
METAR KRKS 181854Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP178
        T00500011

KRWL 181737Z 1818/1918 23010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM190900 23015G25KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KRWL 181953Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T00671006
METAR KRWL 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T00440000
METAR KRWL 181853Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T00670000

KLAR 181737Z 1818/1918 21008KT P6SM SCT050
     FM190200 18006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM190900 23009KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 181953Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T00941050
METAR KLAR 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 OVC080 05/M04 A3009 RMK
        AO2 SLP148 T00501039
METAR KLAR 181853Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM FEW070 08/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T00831050

KCYS 181737Z 1818/1918 27010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM182100 19008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM190400 25008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
METAR KCYS 181953Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM BKN085 13/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01281050 $
METAR KCYS 181853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN090 12/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T01171039 $
METAR KCYS 181753Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM OVC085 11/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T01061039 10106 20039 50006 $

Riverton (KRIW) 11/18/25 20:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...204/029
                  28000 FT MSL...219/024
                  26000 FT MSL...213/020
                  25000 FT MSL...208/018
                  24000 FT MSL...209/015
                  22000 FT MSL...211/015
                  20000 FT MSL...206/013
                  19000 FT MSL...211/012
                  18000 FT MSL...202/002
                  17000 FT MSL...164/001
                  16000 FT MSL...187/022
                  15000 FT MSL...196/007
                  14000 FT MSL...197/004
                  13600 FT MSL...213/005
                  13000 FT MSL...164/004
                  12000 FT MSL...173/004
                  11300 FT MSL...206/006
                  11000 FT MSL...190/005
                  10100 FT MSL...270/006
                  10000 FT MSL...270/007
                   9000 FT MSL...294/006
                   8900 FT MSL...281/006
                   8200 FT MSL...271/006
                   8000 FT MSL...294/008
                   7400 FT MSL...279/005
                   7000 FT MSL...264/007
                   6700 FT MSL...252/006
                   6200 FT MSL...300/006
                   6000 FT MSL...295/005
                   6000 FT MSL...279/004

Cheyenne (KCYS) 11/18/25 20:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  33000 FT MSL...223/052
                  32000 FT MSL...224/052
                  31000 FT MSL...225/048
                  30000 FT MSL...225/050
                  29000 FT MSL...226/048
                  28000 FT MSL...226/047
                  27000 FT MSL...226/045
                  26000 FT MSL...224/044
                  25000 FT MSL...212/045
                  24000 FT MSL...210/041
                  23000 FT MSL...224/035
                  17000 FT MSL...230/001
                  16000 FT MSL...225/014
                  15000 FT MSL...226/014
                  14100 FT MSL...216/013
                  14000 FT MSL...216/017
                  13000 FT MSL...203/013
                  12400 FT MSL...214/010
                  12000 FT MSL...225/007
                  11000 FT MSL...256/003
                  10600 FT MSL...105/003
                   9000 FT MSL...169/007
                   8900 FT MSL...167/008
                   8000 FT MSL...152/006
                   7400 FT MSL...148/005
                   7100 FT MSL...176/010
                   7000 FT MSL...131/008
                   6600 FT MSL...139/009

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1933 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1059 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
MVFR to IFR ceilings are currently noted at KBPI, KPNA, and KJAC
late this morning. These conditions should be short-lived, with
lifting ceilings expected over the next few hours. However, KJAC
could be the exception as a shortwave keeps light showers going in
the mountains of western Wyoming. Trends will be monitored closely
for the possible extension of MVFR/IFR ceilings longer into the
afternoon today. Broken to overcast VFR ceilings are expected to
persist at most terminals overnight as additional moisture and
clouds spread into the area from the south. KCPR will see a breezy
southwest wind through the period, with all other terminals
remaining under 10 knots.
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 1754 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1048 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours, outside of
KAIA/KCDR which have some lingering low clouds that will be
clearing shortly. While an inversion is expected to setup for
portions of the Nebraska Panhandle, a lack of moisture should
keep FG/BR from developing. Therefore, look for clouds to lift
through this afternoon and become mid to high level through
tomorrow morning. Winds generally 10 kts or less outside of KRWL
where some breezes in the 20-25 knot range could be possible.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 182015Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01580011
METAR KIBM 181955Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT065 SCT090 15/01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T01520011
METAR KIBM 181935Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM BKN065 OVC090 15/02 A3001 RMK AO2
       T01520016

KSNY 181641Z 1817/1912 33008KT 1/2SM FG VV002
     FM181900 16006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSNY 181953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T01330039
METAR KSNY 181853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T01110044
METAR KSNY 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T00670044 10072 20006 51009

METAR KOGA 182015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT016 09/04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T00880040
METAR KOGA 181955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN016 08/04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T00840039
METAR KOGA 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC014 08/04 A3002 RMK AO2
       T00820040

METAR KIML 181953Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM FEW018 11/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01060039
SPECI KIML 181944Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM SCT017 11/04 A3001 RMK AO2
       T01110044
SPECI KIML 181906Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM OVC015 09/04 A3003 RMK AO2
       T00890039

KMCK 181721Z 1818/1918 35009KT P6SM BKN020
     FM182000 32005KT P6SM OVC025
     FM182200 36005KT P6SM BKN200
     FM191100 VRB04KT 4SM BR SCT005 BKN200
     FM191600 16005KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KMCK 181953Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM OVC023 09/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T00890028
METAR KMCK 181853Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM OVC022 08/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T00830028
METAR KMCK 181753Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM OVC022 08/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T00830022 10083 20039 51020

North Platte (KLNX) 11/18/25 20:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   3600 FT MSL...234/003

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1958 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1126 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
IFR to MVFR ceilings are expected to gradually improve, with VFR
conditions returning to the western Sandhills and southwest by
00Z, 19th. Portions of north central Nebraska should improve to
VFR by mid to late evening. Winds to remain light below 10KT.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 181721Z 1818/1918 33009KT P6SM FEW015 FEW250
     FM182000 34007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM190100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
     FM190600 16007KT P6SM BKN250
     FM191000 17005KT 4SM BR FEW005 BKN250
     FM191500 18005KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KGLD 181953Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01330050
METAR KGLD 181853Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01330050
METAR KGLD 181753Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T01220044 10128 20044 50015

KGCK 181720Z 1818/1918 34009KT P6SM BKN250
     FM182300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
     FM190800 16007KT P6SM BKN150
     FM191500 18010KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KGCK 181954Z 34009G18KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01830061
METAR KGCK 181854Z 33009KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T01720061
METAR KGCK 181754Z 33011KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01610050
       10161 20006 50013

METAR KLBL 181956Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02060022 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181856Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T01890028 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181756Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160
       6//// T01830028 10183 20017 50005 PNO $

METAR KEHA 182015Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02061008
METAR KEHA 181955Z AUTO 15007KT 100V170 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02071007
METAR KEHA 181935Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02011008

Goodland (KGLD) 11/18/25 20:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...310/018
                   7000 FT MSL...330/015
                   6200 FT MSL...337/014
                   6000 FT MSL...338/016
                   5400 FT MSL...343/012
                   5000 FT MSL...345/010
                   4700 FT MSL...343/011
                   4300 FT MSL...355/009
                   4000 FT MSL...357/009
                   4000 FT MSL...010/010

Dodge City (KDDC) 11/18/25 20:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   7100 FT MSL...297/005
                   7000 FT MSL...303/015
                   6000 FT MSL...316/011
                   6000 FT MSL...307/013
                   5100 FT MSL...330/010
                   5000 FT MSL...326/011
                   4300 FT MSL...327/011
                   4000 FT MSL...331/012
                   3800 FT MSL...336/011
                   3200 FT MSL...334/012
                   3000 FT MSL...345/012
                   3000 FT MSL...345/012

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1945 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1021 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
Stratus deck moving in behind weak front will bring ceilings
down to around 2000 ft for the next few hours at MCK while
expect front to stall between KGLD and KSYF keeping clouds just
north of the GLD terminal. Expect a period of VFR conditions in
the early evening, but overall airmass hydrolapse rates
favorable for fog development by sunrise. While widespread fog
is possible, large amount of high clouds may limit cooling and
inhibit fog formation, lowering overall confidence.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1729 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1125 AM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
An area of high pressure at the surface will track across
southwest Kansas over the next 24 hours. This will result in
northwest winds around 10 knots early this Tuesday afternoon
gradually decreasing through the late afternoon and then slowly
shifting to the east southeast overnight. These southerly winds
will then increase between 12Z and 18Z Wednesday as surface
pressures fall along the lee of the Rockies.


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

KGUY 181720Z 1818/1918 02005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM191200 20006KT P6SM SCT250
     FM191400 21007KT P6SM BKN110
     FM191700 24010KT P6SM BKN130=
METAR KGUY 181953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T01940000
METAR KGUY 181853Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T01940000
METAR KGUY 181753Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T01830000 10183 20039 50005

KDHT 181720Z 1818/1918 07007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM190600 20005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM191200 21007KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/24040KT
     FM191700 24012KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KDHT 181953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01831017
METAR KDHT 181853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T01781022
METAR KDHT 181753Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T01721022 10172 20017 50003

Amarillo (KAMA) 11/18/25 20:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...257/018
                   7000 FT MSL...177/006
                   6900 FT MSL...177/006
                   6100 FT MSL...150/004
                   6000 FT MSL...136/004
                   5400 FT MSL...148/003
                   5000 FT MSL...139/004
                   4600 FT MSL...157/003
                   4200 FT MSL...155/002
                   4000 FT MSL...133/006
                   4000 FT MSL...179/003

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1845 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1206 PM CST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions expected to prevail through the 18Z TAF period with
relatively light winds gradually turning around the clock.


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

KFMN 181734Z 1818/1918 10010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200
     FM181900 12006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN180
     FM190000 09006KT P6SM BKN070 OVC150
     FM190400 09006KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KFMN 181953Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP165 T01330006
METAR KFMN 181653Z 10011KT 10SM BKN050 OVC065 08/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T00780017
METAR KFMN 181853Z 10010KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01220000


KLVS 181734Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200
     FM181900 19012G22KT P6SM BKN180
     FM190100 20010KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KLVS 181953Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T01281028
METAR KLVS 181853Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T01281044
METAR KLVS 181753Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01281044 10128 20028 51009

METAR KRTN 181953Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01561078
METAR KRTN 181853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T01501072
METAR KRTN 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP169
        T01061078


Albuquerque (KABX) 11/18/25 20:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...223/077
                  26000 FT MSL...223/065
                  25000 FT MSL...222/066
                  24000 FT MSL...222/054
                  22000 FT MSL...222/040
                  20000 FT MSL...221/036
                  19000 FT MSL...263/032
                  18000 FT MSL...283/012
                  15000 FT MSL...050/004
                  12000 FT MSL...219/018
                  11500 FT MSL...263/013
                  11000 FT MSL...223/020
                  10000 FT MSL...203/015
                   8400 FT MSL...269/020
                   7700 FT MSL...277/013
                   6500 FT MSL...180/005
                   6300 FT MSL...179/005

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2019 UTC Tuesday, November 18, 2025

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1036 AM MST Tue Nov 18 2025
VFR conditions will prevail for the next 24 hours, though cigs
will gradually lower with time. There is a medium chance that patchy
MVFR cigs will develop Wednesday morning after 09Z across south
central areas as rain moves into the area. Rainfall and high
elevation snow will continue to spread north and east through the
day on Wednesday.

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

DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 181800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1807+00 1912-06 2015-18 2317-30 202148 202652 202954
BCE                      1423-06 1927-17 1923-30 194848 215651 203152
LND              9900+00 2007-05 2011-17 1918-30 213245 203555 223757
RKS              2107    2408-06 1815-18 2027-29 203346 203953 223656
GJT              1910+01 2113-05 2227-17 2234-28 225245 225852 224955
FMN              1710+02 1912-04 2241-16 2251-28 227244 229152 228456
ABQ              2010+03 2325-01 2334-14 2251-27 226841 239451 239256
MBW              2618    2009-05 2017-16 2027-28 224143 235154 235058
DEN              1711+04 2012-04 2123-15 2433-26 235043 235553 246558
PUB              1511+03 2113-04 2427-14 2440-25 245542 247452 247458
ALS                      2013-02 2435-15 2346-26 236342 238552 238157
TCC      2417    2420+06 2423+02 2438-13 2452-24 247040 248650 248657
BFF      3213    3112+01 3010-03 2411-15 2011-27 244143 255654 255259
GLD      3319    3219+03 3014-02 2516-13 2630-26 265242 266352 267058
GCK      3116+08 3019+03 2729-01 2729-12 2642-25 265241 267051 268158
GAG      3010+11 2618+05 2631+01 2742-12 2651-23 266040 267650 268558
AMA      2008    2518+06 2525+02 2539-13 2550-23 256839 258149 258758
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 190000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1508+01 1908-05 2214-18 2218-31 214049 212652 232952
BCE                      1930-05 1929-18 1927-30 192548 204851 214452
LND              2805+01 2712-05 2314-19 2417-30 232047 232752 243953
RKS              2009    2210-05 2521-18 2531-30 244148 233452 234252
GJT              1813+02 2030-04 2226-17 2236-30 226046 226250 236254
FMN              1512+05 1816-03 2238-17 2144-29 228543 720449 228955
ABQ              2012+05 2326-02 2336-16 2252-27 228841 721249 720156
MBW              2511    2223-05 2426-17 2435-29 223847 234652 235353
DEN              1712+04 2314-03 2536-15 2443-27 237944 248851 247556
PUB              1917+04 2420-01 2434-15 2343-27 236643 740250 248657
ALS                      2316-02 2227-16 2247-27 227643 730850 239156
TCC      2315    2416+06 2526+02 2242-14 2248-25 248239 239749 730057
BFF      2506    2517+03 2515-03 2325-17 2232-27 235645 236053 246155
GLD      2505    2915+04 2717-02 2531-13 2539-25 245342 258851 258357
GCK      3209+09 2715+04 2622+00 2632-13 2540-25 256241 259750 259458
GAG      2707+11 2520+05 2530+03 2634-12 2447-24 256939 258949 259758
AMA      2010    2321+06 2527+02 2435-12 2349-25 247339 249049 249758
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 191200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1906    2206-01 2208-06 2215-19 2022-32 232949 222250 261450
BCE                      2023-06 1834-20 1828-31 214848 214150 213250
LND              9900+00 2613-06 2422-18 2321-31 242249 242953 252951
RKS              2516    2524-06 2324-18 2316-31 242449 233451 243652
GJT              2217+01 2127-06 2228-18 2427-31 234646 225250 225953
FMN              1908+02 2012-05 2127-18 2232-31 226943 228049 227553
ABQ              2119+03 2227-03 2237-18 2178-27 710042 720349 229854
MBW              2639    2640-05 2425-18 2224-32 233547 235251 245053
DEN              2909+04 2709-03 2430-18 2439-31 237044 238151 237853
PUB              2613+05 2311-01 2327-17 2562-29 239844 730550 248754
ALS                      2324-04 2426-17 2368-28 219643 229950 238855
TCC      2626    2528+05 2324-02 2135-15 2149-26 239142 731548 239853
BFF      2716    2727+03 2724-05 2425-18 2428-30 244546 246150 246153
GLD      2027    2316+06 2218-02 2434-17 2568-28 249444 750150 248255
GCK      2231+12 2330+06 2428+00 2438-14 2355-25 249142 740548 740156
GAG      2323+13 2420+06 2424+00 2445-13 2361-24 248639 249948 741058
AMA      2324    2426+07 2325-01 2240-14 2260-24 249040 730148 730857
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