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NZUS99 KBOU 162029
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1425 MDT Wednesday, July 16, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 161956Z COR 19008KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW SLP113 T02560150
SPECI KFNL 161959Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
METAR KFNL 161956Z 19008KT 10SM BKN025 26/15 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW SLP113 T02560150
METAR KGXY 161956Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02720150
METAR KGXY 161856Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02560150
SPECI KGXY 161830Z 10004KT 10SM SCT027 24/15 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KLMO 162015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 BKN110 25/14 A3011 RMK
AO2 T02480140
METAR KLMO 161955Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC034 26/14 A3011 RMK AO2 T02610138
METAR KLMO 161935Z AUTO 08004KT 5SM HZ OVC034 25/14 A3011 RMK AO2 T02530140
METAR KBDU 162015Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM BKN034 BKN044 23/13 A3011 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N AND S
METAR KBDU 161955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS SCT034 24/13 A3010 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N AND SW
METAR KBDU 161935Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM OVC032 24/14 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW THRU NW
METAR KEIK 162015Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM FEW040 25/15 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW AND N AND S T02490153
METAR KEIK 161955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS FEW230 23/15 A3007 RMK AO2
T02310146
METAR KEIK 161935Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM FEW230 25/15 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW - NW T02540152
KBJC 162003Z 1620/1718 10008KT P6SM BKN030
FM162100 04008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 35005KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200
FM171500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KBJC 161945Z 12007KT 10SM SCT020 BKN030 23/14 A3013
METAR KBJC 161855Z VRB04KT 10SM OVC026 23/15 A3015
METAR KBJC 161745Z 00000KT 10SM BKN020 21/15 A3017
KDEN 161726Z 1618/1724 10007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN150
FM162100 13011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 13011KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 09007KT P6SM FEW005 SCT015 BKN200
FM171200 19009KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220
FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
FM171900 08006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1721/1724 -TSRA
BKN080CB
METAR KDEN 161953Z 08009KT 10SM FEW030 FEW070 BKN150 24/13 A3009 RMK
AO2 SLP113 T02390133
SPECI KDEN 161925Z 10006KT 10SM FEW020 SCT065 BKN150 24/13 A3011 RMK AO2
T02390133
METAR KDEN 161853Z 05010G15KT 10SM FEW020 SCT065 BKN150 22/14 A3012
RMK AO2 SLP127 T02220139
KBKF 161700Z 1617/1723 VRB06KT 9999 SCT010 BKN130 QNH3002INS
BECMG 1618/1619Z 08010KT 9000 SCT080 BKN130 QNH3008INS
TEMPO 1621/1623 VRB15G35KT 6000 TSRAGR BKN080CB
BECMG 1705/1706 VRB05KT 9000 -RA BKN010 QNH3016INS
BECMG 1709/1710 33006KT 9999 NSW SCT010 QNH3015INS
TX29/1621Z
TN16/1709Z
METAR KBKF 161958Z 07006KT 10SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN150 BKN200 25/13 A3010
RMK AO2A SLP112 T02470133
METAR KBKF 161858Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW030 FEW080 BKN150 BKN200 24/14 A3012
RMK AO2A SLP123 T02370135
METAR KBKF 161758Z 08004KT 10SM FEW027 SCT065 BKN140 BKN200 23/14 A3014
RMK AO2A SLP122 T02280135 10228 20166 57006
KAPA 161726Z 1618/1718 12006KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 BKN150
FM161900 10006KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 BKN150
FM162100 14010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 17010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 11007KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200
FM171000 17008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220
FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KAPA 161953Z COR 02006KT 10SM FEW050 SCT120 BKN160 24/13 A3012
RMK AO2 SLP126 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SW CB DSNT SW MOV E T02440133
METAR KAPA 161953Z 10SM FEW050 SCT120 BKN160 24/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126
OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SW CB DSNT SW MOV E T02440133
METAR KAPA 161853Z 03008KT 10SM FEW060 BKN120 BKN180 22/13 A3014 RMK
AO2 SLP139 T02220133
METAR KMNH 162015Z AUTO 06010G14KT 10SM SCT110 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W AND NW
METAR KMNH 161955Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM VCTS CLR 22/13 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KMNH 161935Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM SCT120 22/13 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W AND NW
METAR KFMM 162015Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW
METAR KFMM 161955Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KFMM 161935Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 162015Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161955Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KSTK 161935Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 161953Z AUTO 09012G18KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3007 RMK AO2 PRESFR
SLP130 T02390144
METAR KAKO 161853Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM FEW029 24/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02390156
METAR KAKO 161753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT027 22/15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02220150 10228 20156 55002
METAR KLIC 161955Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM FEW110 26/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02610133
METAR KLIC 161855Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02440128
METAR KLIC 161755Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02330139 10233 20156 58007
METAR K2V5 162015Z AUTO 05010G15KT 10SM SCT029 25/16 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161955Z AUTO 05010G16KT 10SM BKN027 25/17 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161935Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM OVC027 25/17 A3008 RMK AO2
SPECI KITR 162016Z AUTO 05010G18KT 10SM SCT023 24/16 A3008 RMK AO2
T02390161
SPECI KITR 162006Z AUTO 05010G17KT 10SM BKN023 24/16 A3008 RMK AO2
T02390161
METAR KITR 161953Z AUTO 05011G17KT 10SM SCT022 23/16 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP136 T02330156
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Fort Collins - 05:43:46 MDT / 20:29:06 MDT
Denver - 05:45:44 MDT / 20:26:16 MDT
Sterling - 05:36:04 MDT / 20:21:58 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/16/25 20:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...263/036
32200 FT MSL...251/033
30000 FT MSL...249/034
28000 FT MSL...253/033
27000 FT MSL...259/031
26000 FT MSL...256/028
25000 FT MSL...272/028
24000 FT MSL...271/030
22800 FT MSL...271/027
22000 FT MSL...273/021
20000 FT MSL...278/019
19400 FT MSL...286/016
19000 FT MSL...276/018
18000 FT MSL...270/019
17000 FT MSL...264/021
16700 FT MSL...273/008
16000 FT MSL...271/016
15000 FT MSL...278/015
11200 FT MSL...201/010
11000 FT MSL...200/015
10000 FT MSL...181/014
10000 FT MSL...181/014
9000 FT MSL...152/012
8900 FT MSL...154/010
8100 FT MSL...109/011
8000 FT MSL...104/011
7300 FT MSL...093/011
7000 FT MSL...103/014
6600 FT MSL...098/011
6200 FT MSL...090/012
6000 FT MSL...103/013
5900 FT MSL...091/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1116 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Stronger tstms this aftn will depend on heating and it`s really
a 50/50 probability if that occurs or not. Have left tempo
between 21z and 01Z for tstms. Lower have scattered out wit just
a mid level deck now. Winds will stay E or ESE thru the aftn.
Overnight, there will be a weak Denver Cyclone but location isn`t
certain at this point. If winds go W or NW at DIA late tonight
can`t completely rule out some stratus in the 11z to 15Z time
period. Winds tonight will become more southerly and then go
more variable in direction by 14Z Thu.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 162015Z AUTO 22004G18KT 10SM VCTSRA SCT041 BKN065 OVC080
15/01 A3057 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR K4BM 161955Z AUTO 31004G14KT 10SM -TSRA SCT055 BKN070 OVC100
16/00 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE S AND NW
METAR K4BM 161935Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM VCTS BKN070 BKN080 18/00 A3055
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
SPECI KAFF 162018Z 18013KT 10SM VCTS -SHRA FEW070CB SCT085 BKN110 OVC130
25/09 A3014 RMK AO2A TS 6S MOV NE SLP109
METAR KAFF 161955Z 18011KT 10SM VCTS BKN110CB BKN150 OVC180 25/10 A3015
RMK AO2A TS 6SW MOV NE SLP113 T02520095
SPECI KAFF 161942Z 20009KT 10SM VCTS FEW110 BKN150 BKN180 26/10 A3015
RMK AO2A TS 9S MOV NE SLP113
KCOS 161722Z 1618/1718 13009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM162100 14015KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB PROB30 1622/1702 3SM
-TSRAGR BKN030CB
FM170200 08012KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100
FM170500 01010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
METAR KCOS 161954Z 16009G16KT 10SM FEW085 SCT120 SCT160 BKN200 BKN250
26/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP114 CB DSNT NW MOV NE T02610106 $
METAR KCOS 161854Z 17013G20KT 10SM FEW120 FEW160 BKN200 BKN250 27/10
A3016 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02670100 $
METAR KCOS 161754Z 20005KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 BKN250 26/10 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP129 T02610094 10261 20156 $
METAR KABH 161955Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM FEW180 28/14 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W SLP121 T02760135
METAR KABH 161855Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02670123
METAR KABH 161755Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02560131 10256 20151 56003
METAR KFLY 162015Z AUTO 14005G14KT 10SM SCT120 24/10 A3021 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W AND NW T02440096
METAR KFLY 161955Z AUTO 16005G19KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW T02550098
METAR KFLY 161935Z AUTO 14011G17KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W T02690099
KFCS 162000Z 1620/1802 15012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT080 BKN100CB
QNH3009INS
TEMPO 1621/1701 14035G45KT 4800 TSRAGR BKN050CB OVC080
TEMPO 1702/1706 11012G18KT 6000 -SHRA BKN040 OVC090
BECMG 1707/1708 17012KT 4800 BR OVC005 QNH3020INS
BECMG 1713/1714 16009KT 9999 NSW OVC010 QNH3019INS
BECMG 1717/1718 17009KT 9999 BKN030 QNH3014INS TX31/1620Z
TN15/1707Z
METAR KFCS 161955Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW SLP118 T02840114 $
METAR KFCS 161855Z AUTO 15006G15KT 10SM BKN170 BKN190 28/11 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP125 T02780109 $
METAR KFCS 161755Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW130 OVC160 26/11 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLP132 T02570111 10264 20151 58003 $
KPUB 161722Z 1618/1718 14012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM162300 05012G22KT P6SM VCTS OVC070CB
TEMPO 1623/1702 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM170200 08015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN110
FM170400 35008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
METAR KPUB 161953Z 15012G19KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100 T03000133
$
METAR KPUB 161853Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02890133
$
METAR KPUB 161753Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02720139
10278 20150 57006 $
METAR KVTP 162015Z AUTO 11007KT 080V140 10SM CLR A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161955Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161935Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 161954Z AUTO VRB05G14KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S AND SW SLP106 T02890122 $
METAR KTAD 161854Z AUTO 01008KT 350V050 10SM CLR 29/11 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP112 T02940111 $
METAR KTAD 161754Z AUTO 06010G15KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02890117 10289 20144 58001 $
METAR KSPD 161956Z AUTO 03007G16KT 26/16 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP110
T02610161
METAR KSPD 161856Z AUTO 03012G19KT 27/17 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP109
T02670167
METAR KSPD 161756Z AUTO 01011G24KT 26/17 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP109 T02610172
10261 20167 51010
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Burlington - 05:36:11 MDT / 20:14:18 MDT
Pueblo - 05:48:29 MDT / 20:20:47 MDT
Lamar - 05:40:58 MDT / 20:12:17 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/16/25 20:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
50000 FT MSL...110/006
40000 FT MSL...264/053
33000 FT MSL...261/034
31000 FT MSL...249/031
29000 FT MSL...255/030
27000 FT MSL...266/035
25000 FT MSL...262/022
24000 FT MSL...255/020
23000 FT MSL...255/020
22000 FT MSL...249/022
21000 FT MSL...262/032
20000 FT MSL...253/018
19000 FT MSL...245/018
18000 FT MSL...200/016
12300 FT MSL...289/004
12000 FT MSL...267/007
11000 FT MSL...245/006
10900 FT MSL...246/006
9000 FT MSL...086/006
8600 FT MSL...089/009
8000 FT MSL...094/012
7700 FT MSL...095/013
7000 FT MSL...101/013
7000 FT MSL...102/014
6400 FT MSL...107/014
6000 FT MSL...103/017
5900 FT MSL...104/016
5700 FT MSL...106/016
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1733 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1123 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Tsra likely at all taf sites the afternoon/early this evening
from 22z-02z, with vcsh lingering at KPUB and KCOS potentially
as late as 05z. Large hail (quarter to half dollar size) and
strong winds (gusts 50kts plus) possible with storms at KPUB
and KCOS, while main hazard with storms at KALS will be gusty
outflow winds (gusts 40-50 kts). Low potential for MVFR/brief
IFR stratus/fog at KCOS and KPUB 09z-15z Thu morning,
especially if significant precip occurs Wed night. Won`t add to
the taf at this point, and will await convective developments
before including.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 161953Z AUTO 33011G18KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP093
T03170011
METAR KCAG 161853Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP106
T03110033
METAR KCAG 161753Z AUTO VRB05G21KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02890039 10294 20128 56010
METAR KSBS 162015Z AUTO 28011G14KT 10SM BKN110 27/02 A3011 RMK AO1
T02740024
METAR KSBS 161955Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM BKN100 28/03 A3012 RMK AO1 T02770031
METAR KSBS 161935Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN100 SCT120 28/03 A3013 RMK
AO1 T02810030
METAR KC07 162015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT043 SCT060 BKN100 18/03
A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161955Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM -RA SCT050 SCT065 SCT110 17/05
A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161935Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT100 19/05 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 161953Z AUTO 26015G22KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S AND SW SLP078 T03170017 $
METAR KEEO 161853Z AUTO 23009G18KT 10SM FEW110 31/03 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP088 T03060028 $
METAR KEEO 161753Z AUTO 23009G18KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP097
6//// T02940033 10294 20144 58007 $
METAR K20V 162015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 24/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161955Z AUTO 33011G15KT 10SM SCT100 24/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E SE AND NW
METAR K20V 161935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM TS CLR 24/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE
METAR KGNB 162015Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 20/07 A3031 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SE T01960067
METAR KGNB 161955Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM VCTS SCT085 OVC110 19/08 A3031
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS T01930075
METAR KGNB 161935Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM -TSRA SCT070 SCT085 OVC110 20/08
A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS T02020079
METAR KC99 162000Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 BKN090 15/09 A3047
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR KC99 161944Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM TS SCT065 SCT080 SCT110 16/09
A3047 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND W
METAR KC99 161920Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM SCT085 SCT110 17/01 A3049 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SE W AND NW
KGJT 161742Z 1618/1718 28009KT 6SM FU SCT250
FM162100 26009G17KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM170100 25010KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250
FM170300 09007KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250
FM171200 12008KT 6SM FU BKN250
METAR KGJT 161953Z VRB06G14KT 9SM FU CLR 34/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP057
T03440033
SPECI KGJT 161900Z 28008KT 6SM FU FEW007 33/05 A2999 RMK AO2
T03330050
METAR KGJT 161853Z 26008KT 5SM FU CLR 33/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP069 T03330050
KRIL 161742Z 1618/1718 29010G18KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1619/1624
VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN120CB
FM170100 05007G19KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM170700 VRB03KT 6SM FU FEW100 SCT250
FM171200 VRB03KT 6SM FU BKN250
METAR KRIL 161953Z AUTO 24013G22KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE AND W SLP063 T03440028
METAR KRIL 161853Z AUTO 26012G18KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP078
T03330039
METAR KRIL 161753Z AUTO 26011G20KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP090
T03110039 10317 20183 58009
METAR K5SM 162015Z AUTO 10SM TS SCT065 SCT120 20/01 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K5SM 161955Z AUTO 10SM VCTS CLR 20/00 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE AND E
METAR K5SM 161935Z AUTO 10SM SCT065 SCT080 SCT100 17/00 A3051 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E THRU SW
KEGE 161742Z 1618/1718 26012G22KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1619/1624
VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170100 30009G20KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
FM171200 VRB03KT 6SM FU BKN250
METAR KEGE 161956Z 24015G22KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND 23026/1908
LTG DSNT NW SLP089 T03170006 $
METAR KEGE 161856Z 25019KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 25028/1820
SLP099 T03060028 $
METAR KEGE 161756Z 28016G25KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02940033
10294 20150 58017 $
KASE 161742Z 1618/1718 34008G16KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN250 PROB30
1618/1624 VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA OVC100CB
FM170100 23006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170300 19008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170700 20006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM171200 VRB03KT 6SM FU BKN250
METAR KASE 161953Z 34009G18KT 10SM -RA FU BKN100 24/03 A3022 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W RAB51 SLP105 P0000 T02390033
METAR KASE 161853Z 36008G15KT 7SM FU FEW100 FEW120 27/01 A3022 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E SLP091 T02720006
METAR KASE 161753Z 03007KT 7SM FU CLR 27/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP093 T02720022
10272 20128 56008
METAR KLXV 161953Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT100 21/01 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E AND SE TSE03 SLP125 T02060011
SPECI KLXV 161908Z AUTO 15010G15KT 10SM FEW080 SCT100 18/01 A3043 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E TSE03 T01830006
METAR KLXV 161853Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM TS BKN100 19/01 A3044 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE AND SE TSB48 SLP134 T01940006
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Rangely - 05:59:58 MDT / 20:42:34 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:01:55 MDT / 20:38:48 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:51:00 MDT / 20:35:53 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 20:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...242/040
34100 FT MSL...242/037
30700 FT MSL...235/037
30000 FT MSL...235/037
28000 FT MSL...238/032
27300 FT MSL...238/030
26000 FT MSL...243/026
25000 FT MSL...244/024
24000 FT MSL...241/023
23900 FT MSL...241/023
22000 FT MSL...244/022
21300 FT MSL...278/020
20000 FT MSL...269/020
19000 FT MSL...283/017
19000 FT MSL...302/020
18000 FT MSL...276/016
17100 FT MSL...291/015
17000 FT MSL...282/016
16000 FT MSL...322/022
15600 FT MSL...299/012
15000 FT MSL...300/016
14400 FT MSL...289/011
14000 FT MSL...303/017
13500 FT MSL...293/011
13000 FT MSL...289/012
12500 FT MSL...276/008
12000 FT MSL...295/012
11700 FT MSL...289/009
11000 FT MSL...288/010
11000 FT MSL...286/012
10400 FT MSL...275/009
10300 FT MSL...289/011
10100 FT MSL...283/012
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1749 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1142 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
VFR conditions are generally expected to continue through the
TAF period. Visibility may lower at some sites due to wildfire
smoke. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are
expected to begin shortly and last through sunset. Some storms
may linger overnight, mostly near the San Juans and in the Four
Corners region. The primary concerns with thunderstorms will be
gusty outflow winds and lightning. Winds should become light
overnight.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 162015Z AUTO 26017G22KT 10SM BKN001 31/05 A3002 RMK AO2
T03140045 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 161955Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM SCT001 32/08 A3001 RMK AO2 T03200075
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 161935Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM BKN001 33/04 A3002 RMK AO2 T03300043
PWINO
KMTJ 161742Z 1618/1718 34010KT P6SM BKN250
FM162100 32010G17KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT200
FM162300 13010G19KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
FM170200 15009KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250
FM170500 13008KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
FM171200 14006KT 6SM FU BKN250
METAR KMTJ 161953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S SLP079 T03220044
METAR KMTJ 161753Z AUTO 30006KT 9SM CLR 27/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02670078 10267 20183 56006
METAR KGUC 161956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 27/02 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW SLP117 T02720017 $
METAR KGUC 161856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW095 27/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02720033 $
METAR KGUC 161756Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02440044 10244 20083 58016 $
METAR K7BM 162012Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 20/01 A3040 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE
METAR K7BM 161952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS BKN080 BKN120 21/01 A3039
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE E AND SW
METAR K7BM 161932Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM VCTS BKN090 BKN120 22/00 A3038
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR KAEJ 162015Z AUTO 12011KT SCT030 SCT050 OVC100 23/02 A3024 RMK
AO2 T02280022 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 161955Z AUTO 12006KT BKN100 24/01 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE AND E T02370009 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 161935Z AUTO 15011G15KT SCT080 BKN110 24/01 A3023 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E T02440014 PWINO
METAR KANK 162015Z AUTO 36008KT 9SM BKN100 BKN150 24/06 A3018 RMK AO2
WSHFT 2003 T02420060 $
METAR KANK 161955Z AUTO 06009G18KT 10SM FEW110 SCT380 27/04 A3017 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 1903 LTG DSNT N AND NE T02720040 $
METAR KANK 161935Z AUTO 05010G18KT 10SM FEW120 SCT380 28/04 A3017 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 1903 T02760044 $
METAR KMYP 162015Z AUTO 28017G25KT 10SM SCT065 17/M01 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161955Z AUTO 27009G20KT 240V300 10SM SCT065 17/00 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161935Z AUTO 25015G21KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3069 RMK AO2
KTEX 161742Z 1618/1718 27006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1619/1622
VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM162200 22005KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1622/1702
VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM170400 14004KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM171200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KTEX 162015Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 21/03 A3038 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 161955Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM BKN090 21/02 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 161935Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 21/02 A3038 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 162007Z AUTO 23011G20KT 7SM SCT039 SCT075 OVC100 17/09 A3029
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 161947Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM SCT075 SCT085 SCT110 23/08 A3028
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS PWINO
METAR K04V 161927Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM SCT110 25/07 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N AND W PWINO
METAR KCEZ 161953Z AUTO 26008KT 220V280 10SM CLR 31/05 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP104 T03060050
METAR KCEZ 161853Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP101
T03110056
METAR KCEZ 161753Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02890056 10289 20128 58007
KDRO 161742Z 1618/1718 24006KT 6SM FU BKN250 PROB30 1619/1622
VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB
FM162200 33013G20KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 PROB30 1700/1702
VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB
FM170200 36006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM170600 08006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM171200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KDRO 161953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP110 T03000017
METAR KDRO 161853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP117 T03060039
METAR KDRO 161753Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02940044 10294 20094 58010
METAR KPSO 162015Z AUTO 22007G14KT 170V250 10SM CLR 28/00 A3022 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KPSO 161955Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 28/M00 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 161935Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 27/M00 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 162015Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 BKN120 16/00 A3061
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE SW AND W
METAR KCPW 161955Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 OVC120 15/00 A3062
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
METAR KCPW 161935Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN080 OVC110 15/01 A3063 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N
KALS 161722Z 1618/1718 10007KT P6SM SCT200
FM162000 27012G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1620/1624 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM170200 15010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
FM170600 14005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KALS 161952Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM CLR 28/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02830033 $
METAR KALS 161852Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02830033 $
METAR KALS 161752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP133
6//// T02560050 10256 20061 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Vail - 05:51:35 MDT / 20:31:35 MDT
Durango - 06:04:06 MDT / 20:31:10 MDT
Alamosa - 05:55:38 MDT / 20:23:40 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 20:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...242/040
34100 FT MSL...242/037
30700 FT MSL...235/037
30000 FT MSL...235/037
28000 FT MSL...238/032
27300 FT MSL...238/030
26000 FT MSL...243/026
25000 FT MSL...244/024
24000 FT MSL...241/023
23900 FT MSL...241/023
22000 FT MSL...244/022
21300 FT MSL...278/020
20000 FT MSL...269/020
19000 FT MSL...283/017
19000 FT MSL...302/020
18000 FT MSL...276/016
17100 FT MSL...291/015
17000 FT MSL...282/016
16000 FT MSL...322/022
15600 FT MSL...299/012
15000 FT MSL...300/016
14400 FT MSL...289/011
14000 FT MSL...303/017
13500 FT MSL...293/011
13000 FT MSL...289/012
12500 FT MSL...276/008
12000 FT MSL...295/012
11700 FT MSL...289/009
11000 FT MSL...288/010
11000 FT MSL...286/012
10400 FT MSL...275/009
10300 FT MSL...289/011
10100 FT MSL...283/012
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1749 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1142 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
VFR conditions are generally expected to continue through the
TAF period. Visibility may lower at some sites due to wildfire
smoke. Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are
expected to begin shortly and last through sunset. Some storms
may linger overnight, mostly near the San Juans and in the Four
Corners region. The primary concerns with thunderstorms will be
gusty outflow winds and lightning. Winds should become light
overnight.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 161802Z 1618/1718 19003KT P6SM FEW120
FM162100 25010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB
FM170300 20006KT P6SM BKN110
METAR KPGA 161953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 34/09 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP074
T03390089 $
METAR KPGA 161853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP086
T03220089 $
METAR KPGA 161753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP094
T03170089 10317 20244 58008 $
METAR KRQE 161953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP075
T02830033
METAR KRQE 161853Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02830044
METAR KRQE 161753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP088 T02780050
10278 20156 58010
Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/16/25 20:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
32000 FT MSL...249/044
30000 FT MSL...307/003
27000 FT MSL...221/019
26000 FT MSL...228/022
25000 FT MSL...220/017
24000 FT MSL...183/010
23000 FT MSL...220/017
21300 FT MSL...161/006
21000 FT MSL...189/013
20000 FT MSL...164/016
19000 FT MSL...126/017
13000 FT MSL...061/009
12000 FT MSL...341/015
11900 FT MSL...005/009
11000 FT MSL...354/012
10800 FT MSL...336/009
10000 FT MSL...325/009
10000 FT MSL...320/009
9100 FT MSL...302/010
9000 FT MSL...273/012
8500 FT MSL...300/011
8000 FT MSL...288/012
7800 FT MSL...273/012
7500 FT MSL...298/010
7500 FT MSL...281/012
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1746 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...Wednesday 16/18Z through Thursday 17/18Z...SHRA/TSRA is
expected to develop N/E of KCMR-KPAN line after 19Z, then gradually
move southwest through 06Z. Lingering -SHRA will be possible
overnight into Thursday morning. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty,
erratic wind gusts up to 40 kts will be possible in and around
TS. HZ/FU possible near KGCN/KPGA due to nearby wildfires.
Otherwise, VFR conditions with winds SW-NW 5-15 kts with gusts
20-25 kts in the afternoon.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 17/18Z through Saturday 19/18Z...Scattered
SHRA/TSRA continues, with strongest storms likely between 18Z-04Z
each afternoon/evening. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic
winds will be possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR conditions
with W/SW winds 5-15 kts on Thursday, becoming S/SW on Friday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 161805Z 1618/1724 17011KT P6SM FEW120
FM161900 32011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM170300 15008KT P6SM FEW150
FM171500 17012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 33010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KSLC 161954Z 24004KT 10SM FEW095 FEW150 FEW230 34/06 A2995 RMK
AO2 SLP074 T03390061 $
METAR KSLC 161854Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 FEW230 33/06 A2996 RMK
AO2 SLP079 T03280056 $
METAR KSLC 161754Z 15011G19KT 10SM FEW085 FEW150 FEW230 32/07 A2997
RMK AO2 SLP082 T03220072 10322 20217 58003 $
KVEL 161742Z 1618/1718 24009KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1621
VRB25G45KT -TSRA BKN120CB
FM162100 31013G21KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 1621/1623
VRB25G45KT -TSRA BKN120CB
FM162300 01007KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM170400 28005KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM171200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KVEL 161953Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W-N SLP078 T03280067
METAR KVEL 161853Z AUTO VRB03G17KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N SLP087 T03060067
METAR KVEL 161753Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP091
T03000072 10300 20167 58009
SPECI KPUC 162008Z AUTO 33017G26KT 10SM FEW120 32/04 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
WND 33035/1955 WSHFT 1948 T03220044
METAR KPUC 161953Z AUTO 31014G24KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP062
T03330033
METAR KPUC 161853Z AUTO 28011G21KT 250V350 10SM SCT100 31/04 A3008
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW SLP067 T03110039
KCNY 161742Z 1618/1718 26007KT P6SM SCT250
FM162000 27009G17KT P6SM BKN250
FM170000 28010G21KT 6SM FU FEW140 SCT250
FM170500 16005KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT250
FM171200 14005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 161953Z AUTO VRB04G15KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP055
T03560044
METAR KCNY 161853Z AUTO 28009KT 250V320 10SM CLR 35/05 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP068 T03500050
METAR KCNY 161753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 34/05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP075 T03390050
10344 20233 58004
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/16/25 20:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...282/031
13600 FT MSL...277/024
13000 FT MSL...273/024
12100 FT MSL...273/018
12000 FT MSL...270/023
11000 FT MSL...267/020
10900 FT MSL...264/018
10000 FT MSL...271/017
9800 FT MSL...255/017
9000 FT MSL...261/018
9000 FT MSL...265/014
8200 FT MSL...262/010
8000 FT MSL...261/015
7500 FT MSL...267/009
7000 FT MSL...261/006
6900 FT MSL...270/012
6800 FT MSL...259/006
6600 FT MSL...274/010
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1003 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist at the KSLC terminal
through this period. Drainage flow is currently taking hold with
northwesterly winds expected to develop around 18-19z. Following
this, drainage flow will occur once again around 04z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are settling in
across all terminals this morning. While VFR conditions will persist
across the majority of our TAF sites, particularly KBCE and KCDC
following 19z. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible near
these sites with gusty and erratic winds possible at and near the
terminals. Following sunset, VFR conditions will settle in across
all sites once again.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 161720Z 1618/1718 25015G25KT P6SM FEW100
FM170400 29009KT P6SM SKC
FM170600 17006KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 24012G22KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 161953Z AUTO 27024G33KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27037/1914 SLP104 T02720028
METAR KEVW 161853Z AUTO 26019G28KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25030/1841 SLP108 T02720033
METAR KEVW 161753Z AUTO 24017G27KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25028/1655 SLP112 T02560033 10261 20128 58001
KRKS 161726Z 1618/1718 28006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM161830 29014G24KT P6SM FEW200 PROB30 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170200 21012KT P6SM SCT200
FM170600 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM171400 21008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 161954Z AUTO 28013G27KT 10SM FEW095 30/03 A3012 RMK AO2
PK WND 26033/1908 SLP101 T03000028
METAR KRKS 161854Z AUTO 29014G23KT 10SM SCT090 28/03 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP108 T02830028
METAR KRKS 161754Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 25/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02500067 10256 20111 56004
KRWL 161720Z 1618/1718 28010G20KT P6SM FEW250
FM170200 06008KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1702/1705 VRB20G35KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN025CB
FM170500 06008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 161953Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM FEW100 FEW120 26/06 A3012 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E AND S RAB1858E07 SLP098 P0000 T02560061
METAR KRWL 161853Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM SCT085 BKN110 27/04 A3014 RMK
AO2 SLP100 T02670044
METAR KRWL 161753Z AUTO 26009G20KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02720044 10278 20128 58006
KLAR 161720Z 1618/1718 31010G20KT P6SM SCT090 PROB30 1618/1622 4SM
-TSRA BKN040CB
FM162200 13012G22KT P6SM BKN090 PROB30 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT
4SM -TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 14015G25KT P6SM SCT100
SPECI KLAR 162021Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM VCTS SCT100 22/07 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE AND E T02220072
SPECI KLAR 162000Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
ALQDS T02330072
METAR KLAR 161953Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM VCTS FEW055 SCT090 23/04 A3015
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB19E46 TSB21E44 SLP092 P0000 T02330044
KCYS 161720Z 1618/1718 14010KT P6SM BKN010 PROB30 1619/1620
VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA OVC010CB
FM162000 14010KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1620/1621 VRB20G35KT 4SM
-TSRA OVC020CB
FM162100 13010G20KT 4SM TSRA BKN060CB
FM162300 13010G20KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1623/1701 VRB20G35KT
4SM -TSRA OVC020CB
FM170100 14010G20KT 4SM TSRA BKN030CB
SPECI KCYS 162016Z 13011KT 10SM -TSRA SCT032 BKN060 OVC095 21/15 A3013
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW RAB06 TSB10 P0001 T02060150
SPECI KCYS 162007Z 17007KT 10SM -RA SCT032 BKN046 OVC100 21/14 A3015 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAB06 P0000 T02060139
METAR KCYS 161953Z 17007KT 10SM VCTS FEW028 BKN100 21/14 A3014 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W PRESRR SLP127 T02110139
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1821 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
East of the DivideKCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
Terminals east of the Divide continue to be under the influence
of low clouds at the start of the period. For KLND and KRIW,
models indicate that these should scatter out between 19Z and
20Z this afternoon. KWRL should also begin to scatter out around
that time, as satellite is beginning to indicate some breaking
up of lower cloud decks. KCPR and KCOD will hold onto the low
clouds much longer, with KCPR possibly holding onto MVFR decks
through 06Z. Hi-res guidance does indicate a potential brief
clearing at KCPR during the afternoon, but given continued moist
northeasterly flow, would expect this to be only brief, so have
covered the potential with a TEMPO for now. All terminals are
expected to be SKC by 09Z Thursday.
West of the DivideKBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
SKC and quiet conditions will prevail for much of the TAF
period. Convection is expected to initiate off the Uinta
mountains this afternoon and will have the potential to impact
KRKS with most likely timing covered by the PROB30 group.
Otherwise, west-southwest winds gusting to around 20 to 25kts
will be common through the afternoon, diminishing towards
sunset. Light winds and SKC prevail overnight and through the
end of the TAF period.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC
for the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1857 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1050 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Low stratus continues for areas east of the Laramie Range late
this morning. Low CIGs will likely burn off early this
afternoon, allowing destabilization for storms to form. The main
aviation concern this afternoon will be strong to severe storms
with heavy rain. Moderate to heavy rain will likely lead to
visibility drops in any storms passing over a terminal. MVFR to
IFR visibility will be possible in heavy rain. Strong, gusty
winds and large hail will also be possible in storms this
afternoon and evening. More low stratus will build in late
tonight and continue through Thursday morning.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 162015Z AUTO 13009G14KT 10SM BKN030 BKN035 24/16 A3010 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W T02420160
METAR KIBM 161955Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM BKN028 BKN033 24/16 A3010 RMK AO2
T02440158
METAR KIBM 161935Z AUTO 11009KT 090V150 10SM SCT027 24/16 A3011 RMK AO2
T02370162
KSNY 161720Z 1618/1718 08008KT P6SM OVC015
FM162000 10010KT P6SM SCT050
FM162200 11010KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1622/1704 VRB20G35KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN025CB
FM170400 11008KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
METAR KSNY 161953Z AUTO 06015G23KT 10SM BKN036 23/15 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP139 T02330150
SPECI KSNY 161916Z AUTO 10SM SCT027 BKN035 24/15 A3009 RMK AO2
T02390150
METAR KSNY 161853Z AUTO 08007KT 050V110 10SM BKN027 OVC036 23/15 A3010
RMK AO2 SLP145 T02280150
METAR KOGA 162015Z AUTO 06005G08KT 10SM OVC020 21/16 A3010 RMK AO2
T02050155
METAR KOGA 161955Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM OVC017 20/15 A3011 RMK AO2
T02040154
METAR KOGA 161935Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM OVC015 20/15 A3011 RMK AO2
T02000154
METAR KIML 161953Z AUTO 04014KT 7SM OVC018 20/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02000156
METAR KIML 161853Z AUTO 05015KT 10SM OVC018 22/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02170156
METAR KIML 161753Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM OVC018 22/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02220161 10228 20178 53003
KMCK 161720Z 1618/1718 04009KT P6SM BKN025
FM162000 05009KT P6SM SCT035
FM170400 08009KT P6SM BKN020
FM171000 06008KT P6SM BKN009
FM171100 06008KT 6SM BR BKN010
FM171500 10008KT P6SM SCT018
METAR KMCK 161953Z AUTO 04015KT 10SM OVC023 22/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02170161
METAR KMCK 161853Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM BKN024 OVC030 23/16 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP152 T02280161
SPECI KMCK 161833Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM FEW022 OVC030 23/16 A3003 RMK AO2
T02280161
North Platte (KLNX) 07/16/25 20:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...257/046
25000 FT MSL...260/047
24000 FT MSL...250/040
22000 FT MSL...254/044
20000 FT MSL...257/042
19000 FT MSL...269/040
18000 FT MSL...257/039
17000 FT MSL...264/039
16000 FT MSL...268/032
15000 FT MSL...269/030
14000 FT MSL...267/028
13000 FT MSL...269/027
12000 FT MSL...305/032
11000 FT MSL...310/028
10000 FT MSL...274/020
9000 FT MSL...289/018
8000 FT MSL...330/012
7000 FT MSL...009/019
6000 FT MSL...021/018
5000 FT MSL...015/020
4700 FT MSL...035/015
4100 FT MSL...359/013
4000 FT MSL...008/013
3600 FT MSL...005/014
3400 FT MSL...003/013
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1940 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1223 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
IFR ceilings currently exist across north central Nebraska
including KVTN, while MVFR ceilings near OVC012 exist across
southwest Nebraska including KLBF. Expect ceilings to improved
to MVFR at KVTN this afternoon, to a VFR ceilings this evening
and overnight. At KLBF, expect MVFR ceilings this afternoon, to
improved to a VFR ceiling 03Z through 09Z, falling back to MVFR
after 09Z. Timing of ceiling categories and the potential for
lower ceilings exist and remain somewhat uncertain, so will
closely monitor trends through the next TAF issuance.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 161720Z 1618/1718 03010KT P6SM BKN015
FM162000 05010KT P6SM SCT023 PROB30 1705/1709 4SM -TSRA
OVC025CB
FM170900 07008KT 3SM BR BKN004
FM171500 13009KT 6SM BR BKN009
METAR KGLD 161953Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM OVC020 22/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02220161
METAR KGLD 161853Z AUTO 07009G17KT 10SM OVC018 22/16 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP142 T02170161
METAR KGLD 161753Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM OVC016 21/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02060156 10206 20161 58001
KGCK 161739Z 1618/1718 02012G17KT P6SM FEW200
TEMPO 1705/1709 5SM -TSRA OVC025CB
FM170900 04011KT P6SM OVC012
METAR KGCK 161954Z 03009G21KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02780194
METAR KGCK 161854Z 36012KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02610194
METAR KGCK 161754Z 36011G20KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02610194 10267 20194 51012
METAR KLBL 161856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP100
T03280183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161756Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP101
6//// T03220183 10328 20206 50000 PNO $
METAR KEHA 162015Z AUTO 02010G17KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3003 RMK AO2
T02980177
METAR KEHA 161955Z AUTO 02013G17KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3003 RMK AO2
T02970176
METAR KEHA 161935Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3003 RMK AO2
T02890173
Goodland (KGLD) 07/16/25 20:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...249/014
12000 FT MSL...275/011
11000 FT MSL...302/012
10800 FT MSL...306/011
10000 FT MSL...292/009
9300 FT MSL...309/006
9000 FT MSL...317/007
8100 FT MSL...048/013
8000 FT MSL...043/014
7000 FT MSL...044/017
7000 FT MSL...047/017
6200 FT MSL...044/016
6000 FT MSL...042/016
5400 FT MSL...043/015
5000 FT MSL...045/014
4800 FT MSL...043/014
4300 FT MSL...044/015
4100 FT MSL...048/015
4000 FT MSL...045/015
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/16/25 20:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...128/003
14000 FT MSL...009/008
13900 FT MSL...007/007
13000 FT MSL...345/008
12000 FT MSL...289/003
11700 FT MSL...214/003
11000 FT MSL...196/007
10000 FT MSL...183/010
9800 FT MSL...180/011
9000 FT MSL...181/014
8300 FT MSL...181/016
8000 FT MSL...180/016
7100 FT MSL...182/014
7000 FT MSL...182/014
6000 FT MSL...197/009
5900 FT MSL...196/009
5100 FT MSL...206/007
5000 FT MSL...212/007
4300 FT MSL...241/005
3200 FT MSL...242/009
3000 FT MSL...251/008
3000 FT MSL...251/008
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1905 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1033 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
MVFR ceilings are forecast to continue for the majority of the
day in wake of a cold frontal passage this morning. So peaks of
some are possible during the mid to late afternoon hours
however. With the quicker movement of the front do think that
any severe threat has shifted to the south of each terminal;
however the threat for storms still remains for KGLD but may be
dependent on how far south the front sags and if any northward
moving outflow can emanate from a cluster of storms to the south
of the terminal. So will maintain the PROB30 for now; still
can`t completely rule out some showers or isolated storms for
KMCK but confidence is not at 30% to warrant a PROB30. Strong
signal for more stratus to develop behind the rain along with
some fog potential as well, currently favoring the KGLD terminal
for the fog.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2010 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 105 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
A cold front will continue to move southward this evening, with
winds shifting to the northeast. Along the front between 22 and
02z, thunderstorms with gusty winds will form not far from KDDC
and KLBL. Overnight, a storm cluster will move eastward and
affect the TAF sites after 05z. The rain cooled air and upslope
flow will result in low MVFR CIGS by 08-12z and persisting
through the period before improving after the TAF period.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 162023Z 1620/1718 01015G22KT P6SM FEW070
FM170300 03009KT 6SM SHRA BR BKN050
FM171200 06006KT P6SM BKN015
FM171700 08007KT P6SM BKN022=
METAR KGUY 161953Z AUTO 36014G23KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP077
T03390183
METAR KGUY 161853Z AUTO 35014G21KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP076
T03500172
METAR KGUY 161753Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP079
T03280167 10339 20200 58001
KDHT 161736Z 1618/1718 20009KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 16010KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 14010KT P6SM FEW100
FM170200 03009KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB PROB30 1703/1708 6SM TSRA
BR BKN050CB
FM171600 09007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 161853Z AUTO 20010G15KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP095
T03220156
METAR KDHT 161753Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP097
T03060167 10306 20178 53000
Amarillo (KAMA) 07/16/25 20:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...017/013
16000 FT MSL...011/014
15000 FT MSL...019/016
14800 FT MSL...020/016
14000 FT MSL...031/015
13000 FT MSL...047/012
12600 FT MSL...058/008
12000 FT MSL...127/002
11000 FT MSL...182/006
10700 FT MSL...189/006
10000 FT MSL...194/008
9200 FT MSL...193/010
9000 FT MSL...186/010
8000 FT MSL...185/010
8000 FT MSL...185/010
7000 FT MSL...180/010
6900 FT MSL...180/010
6100 FT MSL...174/010
6000 FT MSL...172/010
5300 FT MSL...170/010
5000 FT MSL...169/010
4600 FT MSL...167/009
4200 FT MSL...178/010
4000 FT MSL...168/009
4000 FT MSL...162/010
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1904 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1238 PM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Showers and thunderstorms are expected in the area this evening
and overnight with greatest potential for impacts at GUY and DHT.
Chances are too low to include in AMA for now, but updates could
be needed. A frontal boundary and low level moisture will bring
MVFR conditions from north to south early Thursday and IFR
conditions can not be completely ruled out. GUY is the only site
with high enough probabilities of MVFR to mention in the TAF, but
will keep close tabs on DHT and AMA for potential these low clouds
reach further south than anticipated.
Gittinger
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 161741Z 1618/1718 27011KT P6SM FEW200
FM161900 28011G21KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1703/1706
VRB18G30KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM170600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN090
FM171200 10006KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KFMN 161953Z 28012G23KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP098 T03330039
$
METAR KFMN 161853Z VRB06G18KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03220044
$
METAR KFMN 161753Z 30009G18KT 260V330 10SM CLR 31/04 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP116 T03060039 10306 20183 58008 $
KLVS 161755Z 1618/1718 14011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
TEMPO 1620/1623 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170600 03011KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1706/1709
VRB11G21KT -SHRA BKN040
FM171600 17011KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 161953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/ A3016 RMK AO2 SLP088 T0300 $
METAR KLVS 161853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/ A3018 RMK AO2 SLP093 T0294 $
METAR KLVS 161753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/ A3019 RMK AO2 SLP096 T0289 10289
20111 58003 $
SPECI KRTN 162009Z AUTO 07017G24KT 10SM FEW095 27/08 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N AND NW T02720083
METAR KRTN 161953Z AUTO 07016G24KT 10SM VCTS CLR 29/09 A3011 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP099 T02890089
SPECI KRTN 161916Z AUTO 08015KT 10SM VCTS FEW080 SCT110 31/10 A3011 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW T03110100
METAR KCAO 161955Z AUTO 05008G18KT 020V080 10SM CLR 31/14 A3006 RMK
AO2 SLP097 T03060144
METAR KCAO 161855Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03000139
METAR KCAO 161755Z AUTO 05014KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP099
T03000117 10311 20183 53002
Albuquerque (KABX) 07/16/25 20:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...195/017
28000 FT MSL...223/015
26000 FT MSL...202/021
25000 FT MSL...206/024
22000 FT MSL...331/008
20000 FT MSL...043/005
19800 FT MSL...043/006
15000 FT MSL...087/008
14800 FT MSL...074/008
14000 FT MSL...075/008
13000 FT MSL...070/006
13000 FT MSL...065/006
12000 FT MSL...019/007
11500 FT MSL...056/006
11000 FT MSL...065/005
10300 FT MSL...096/004
9200 FT MSL...109/006
9000 FT MSL...138/003
8000 FT MSL...198/004
7700 FT MSL...113/006
6500 FT MSL...136/005
6300 FT MSL...130/006
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1811 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1155 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected over
northern and western parts of the forecast area this afternoon and
evening, with scattered to isolated activity elsewhere, except for
dry weather along and east of a line from Fort Sumner to Dunken.
Some storms may turn severe this afternoon and evening across far
northeast areas with a risk of large hail and damaging winds.
Elsewhere, wet microbursts from some thunderstorms will be
capable of producing localized, brief, and erratic wind gusts up
to 45 KT this afternoon and evening. Late tonight, isolated to
widely scattered showers and thunderstorms are forecast to linger
over western areas, and along and east of the Sangre de Cristo,
Sandia, and Manzano Mountains. Further, late tonight until mid
morning Thursday, areas of low clouds are expected to produce MVFR
and IFR conditions as far south as I-40 and potentially as far
west as the central mountain chain.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 161800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2411+17 2520+10 2621-10 2715-22 300937 251445 253253
BCE 2609+10 2611-09 2416-21 232735 234243 254252
LND 2110+10 2626+08 2831-09 2727-22 283138 263545 264054
RKS 2609 2719+09 2833-10 2626-21 262837 254046 264453
GJT 2708+19 2715+11 2617-08 2521-21 233936 254344 254652
FMN 2909+18 3410+11 2105-08 2412-19 242733 253942 263954
ABQ 3305+18 0208+12 9900-08 2113-17 221932 242142 301954
MBW 9900 2618+08 2630-10 2538-21 254736 255346 265353
DEN 2208+15 2507+11 2520-08 2629-20 253535 264144 264253
PUB 2605+16 2305+11 2510-07 2516-19 242334 272844 263153
ALS 9900+11 2306-07 2314-19 242933 264043 273253
TCC 2008 1909+18 9900+11 9900-07 2212-16 251632 282342 281754
BFF 1105 9900+09 2719+08 2633-09 2543-21 255336 265345 265352
GLD 0513 1706+18 2312+10 2516-07 2425-18 242335 272644 263353
GCK 9900+19 1915+18 2010+10 2305-07 2213-18 231734 262243 272653
GAG 2312+21 9900+15 9900+09 9900-05 2312-16 261233 261542 271653
AMA 2010 2405+16 0706+09 9900-06 2308-15 281832 302842 261653
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3012+19 2920+11 2624-08 2514-21 290936 281845 262654
BCE 3014+12 2810-08 2216-20 224233 234442 243852
LND 9900+12 2515+10 2725-09 2722-21 263337 263946 254554
RKS 2417 2919+11 2920-09 2820-21 243335 234045 254155
GJT 3315+20 2913+12 2415-07 2523-19 244534 245244 254653
FMN 2913+22 3011+13 9900-07 1912-18 242832 243942 252453
ABQ 9900+22 9900+13 1706-06 2310-17 232031 222042 270854
MBW 9900 2807+10 2736-09 2733-20 273936 264845 254752
DEN 1415+14 0906+08 3034-07 2545-19 246033 246143 245153
PUB 1410+15 2217+10 2415-07 2523-17 263731 264241 284253
ALS 2405+11 2319-06 2523-16 252732 252942 263154
TCC 1611 1711+20 1809+11 3206-06 2708-15 242131 242342 232255
BFF 1216 1615+10 2710+07 2824-09 2848-20 256435 256945 266653
GLD 0913 9900+17 2408+11 2712-07 2521-19 263834 264143 264752
GCK 1119+22 1716+16 2311+11 2409-06 2621-17 283933 273943 273653
GAG 1612+23 9900+15 0207+10 9900-05 2716-16 282932 283343 263054
AMA 1511 1610+17 9900+09 3105-05 2708-15 261931 272642 272455
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2211+18 2415+11 2918-09 2709-21 251136 252745 253453
BCE 3409+10 1209-08 2314-19 223633 224243 243753
LND 2817+15 2930+10 2923-08 2930-21 273938 265046 275354
RKS 2821 2725+10 2916-07 2917-20 262936 264245 264654
GJT 2405+16 9900+10 3008-08 2518-19 244733 245443 254653
FMN 3511+15 9900+11 1918-08 2116-17 212032 203042 212254
ABQ 1009+17 2006+10 1915-06 2119-17 192131 192542 182854
MBW 2522 2731+09 2822-07 2922-20 263736 265545 265555
DEN 2706+16 3011+10 3020-07 2731-18 265133 245843 245454
PUB 2011+12 2709+09 3014-06 2626-17 242732 223242 223955
ALS 2707+10 2909-06 2521-17 222132 222642 213254
TCC 1007 2608+17 2612+10 9900-06 2213-16 201631 202042 212654
BFF 1822 2220+12 2614+08 2715-09 2825-20 264735 266544 256554
GLD 2106 2110+13 9900+08 3217-06 2825-18 263732 254142 234855
GCK 2610+17 2326+12 2228+07 2613-07 3026-15 282631 262641 243855
GAG 2515+20 9900+13 2005+07 2312-05 2912-16 282330 272841 252254
AMA 2520 2307+16 2605+08 2406-05 2109-16 261030 231442 232254
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