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NZUS99 KBOU 221809
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1205 MDT Friday, August 22, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 221756Z 04014KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02500150
10256 20178 51018 $
METAR KFNL 221656Z 02019KT 10SM SCT035 25/15 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP187 T02500150
$
METAR KFNL 221556Z 01016G20KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02500144
$
METAR KGXY 221756Z AUTO 04018KT 10SM BKN026 24/16 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP215
60000 T02440156 10250 20167 51020 $
SPECI KGXY 221738Z AUTO 02017G23KT 10SM BKN026 24/16 A3029 RMK AO2 $
METAR KGXY 221656Z AUTO 02014G21KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP210
T02390156 $
METAR KLMO 221755Z AUTO 05011G16KT 10SM SCT043 28/14 A3031 RMK AO2
T02760138 10280 20165
METAR KLMO 221735Z AUTO 01010G14KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3030 RMK AO2
T02750140
METAR KLMO 221715Z AUTO 03010G17KT 7SM CLR 28/14 A3030 RMK AO2 T02770137
METAR KBDU 221755Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM SCT040 26/13 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 221735Z AUTO 35007G14KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 221715Z AUTO 02009G14KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 221755Z AUTO 36009KT 330V040 10SM SCT036 BKN170 25/15 A3028
RMK AO2 T02490148
METAR KEIK 221735Z AUTO 01008G18KT 340V040 10SM FEW037 SCT140 25/15
A3028 RMK AO2 T02540148
METAR KEIK 221715Z AUTO 36011G16KT 10SM BKN140 26/14 A3027 RMK AO2
T02590143
KBJC 221736Z 2218/2318 36012KT P6SM FEW040 SCT080 BKN140
FM222000 02012KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 SCT080 BKN110 PROB30
2222/2302 VRB18G30KT -TSRA SCT040 BKN070CB
FM230200 08007KT P6SM FEW040 BKN090 PROB30 2302/2305
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM230500 36006KT P6SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN110
FM230800 33005KT P6SM SCT007 BKN012
FM231000 33006KT P6SM VCSH SCT005 BKN010
TEMPO 2311/2315 5SM -SHRA BR BKN005
FM231600 36007KT P6SM SCT008 BKN016
METAR KBJC 221750Z 34011G21KT 10SM 27/13 A3033
METAR KBJC 221657Z 36011KT 10SM S 24/10 A3032
METAR KBJC 221545Z 36006KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3028
KDEN 221736Z 2218/2324 01012G20KT P6SM FEW040 SCT080 BKN140
FM222000 03013G19KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 SCT080 BKN110 PROB30
2222/2302 VRB18G30KT -TSRA SCT040 BKN070CB
FM230200 08007KT P6SM FEW040 BKN090 PROB30 2302/2305
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM230500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN110
FM230800 06007KT P6SM SCT007 BKN012
FM231000 07006KT P6SM VCSH SCT003 BKN007
TEMPO 2311/2315 5SM -SHRA BR BKN003
FM231600 10008KT P6SM SCT005 BKN012
FM231800 10008KT P6SM SCT012 BKN024
FM232000 12011KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 2321/2324 -SHRA
METAR KDEN 221753Z 36016KT 10SM FEW050 SCT150 SCT220 26/14 A3028 RMK
AO2 PK WND 36027/1707 SLP169 T02610139 10261 20150 51014
METAR KDEN 221653Z 35016G25KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 SCT220 25/13 A3028
RMK AO2 SLP171 T02500133
METAR KDEN 221553Z 36013KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN220 24/12 A3025 RMK
AO2 SLP160 T02440122
KBKF 221700Z 2217/2323 34010KT 9999 SCT140 QNH3022INS
BECMG 2221/2222 36010G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN130CB QNH3024INS
BECMG 2302/2303 06005G10KT 9999 NSW SCT090 QNH3033INS
TX30/2221Z TN16/2313Z
METAR KBKF 221758Z 01011G19KT 10SM FEW080 FEW170 SCT210 27/13 A3029
RMK AO2A SLP167 T02700133 10275 20168 52016
METAR KBKF 221658Z 34014KT 10SM SCT140 SCT180 BKN210 26/12 A3028 RMK
AO2A SLP167 T02600121
METAR KBKF 221558Z 34009KT 10SM FEW150 SCT180 BKN200 25/10 A3025 RMK
AO2A SLP153 T02510098
KAPA 221736Z 2218/2318 36012G18KT P6SM FEW040 SCT080 BKN140
FM222000 02012G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 SCT080 BKN110
TEMPO 2222/2302 VRB20G30KT TSRA SCT040 BKN070CB
FM230200 08007KT P6SM FEW040 BKN090 PROB30 2302/2305
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM230500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN110
FM230800 06007KT P6SM SCT007 BKN012
FM231000 07006KT P6SM VCSH SCT005 BKN010
TEMPO 2311/2315 5SM -SHRA BR BKN005
FM231600 10008KT P6SM SCT008 BKN016
METAR KAPA 221753Z 34013G20KT 10SM FEW100 BKN110 BKN200 26/12 A3032
RMK AO2 SLP188 T02560122 10261 20167 51017
METAR KAPA 221653Z COR 34012KT 10SM FEW080 BKN120 BKN220 26/11 A3030
RMK AO2 SLP182 T02560111
METAR KAPA 221653Z 34012KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 BKN220 26/11 A3030 RMK
AO2 SLP182 T02560111
METAR KMNH 221755Z AUTO 36012G18KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 221735Z AUTO 36014G21KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 221715Z AUTO 36011G19KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 221755Z AUTO 03013G20KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 221735Z AUTO 03013G20KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 221715Z AUTO 03012G18KT 010V070 10SM CLR 27/14 A3022 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 221750Z AUTO 35014G19KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221730Z AUTO 02015G19KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 221710Z AUTO 02011G19KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 221753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02780133
10278 20183 50006
METAR KAKO 221653Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02610128
METAR KAKO 221553Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02280139
METAR KLIC 221755Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02890100 10294 20122 50002
METAR KLIC 221655Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02780106
METAR KLIC 221555Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02610106
METAR K2V6 221754Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221734Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 221714Z AUTO 03007G14KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 221735Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 221715Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 221753Z AUTO 16011G16KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T03110078 10311 20156 50005
METAR KITR 221653Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03000083
METAR KITR 221553Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02890094
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/22/2025
Fort Collins - 06:18:22 MDT / 19:47:45 MDT
Denver - 06:19:10 MDT / 19:46:05 MDT
Sterling - 06:10:48 MDT / 19:40:28 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/22/25 17:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...282/030
20000 FT MSL...274/036
19000 FT MSL...238/013
16000 FT MSL...296/022
15000 FT MSL...293/023
14500 FT MSL...289/023
14000 FT MSL...281/018
13000 FT MSL...265/013
12600 FT MSL...265/014
12000 FT MSL...242/014
11100 FT MSL...220/009
11000 FT MSL...226/008
10000 FT MSL...337/014
10000 FT MSL...341/012
9000 FT MSL...347/017
8900 FT MSL...347/018
8100 FT MSL...354/019
8000 FT MSL...353/018
7300 FT MSL...359/019
7000 FT MSL...357/020
6600 FT MSL...360/019
6200 FT MSL...358/019
6000 FT MSL...355/019
5900 FT MSL...001/019
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1644 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1044 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
Cold front had pushed across the TAF sites, with enhanced NNE
winds behind it gusting to ~20 kts. Main concern today is
thunderstorms, the best chance of which still exists 22Z-03Z, but
give or take an hour due to stability concerns and faster arrival
of shortwave (see .Update section above).
Lower confidence still exists tonight into Saturday morning with
regard to any showers and storms. However, there is good agreement
for widespread stratus development after 06z, with IFR cigs
likely developing 09Z-16Z. Stratus should then slowly lift but IMC
conditions will likely persist through the day Saturday to due
abundant moisture and a lower stratocu deck. The highest chance of
rain on Saturday could be in the morning with weak but deep
upslope in place, rather than the afternoon when we actually
stabilize further.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 221755Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 19/M01 A3073 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 221735Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM OVC090 18/M01 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 221715Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM OVC090 18/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 221755Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM FEW130 29/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02870061 10287 20103 52006
METAR KAFF 221655Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02670067
METAR KAFF 221555Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02480074
KCOS 221720Z 2218/2318 12009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
FM222300 36015G28KT 4SM -TSRA OVC060CB
FM230300 32010G22KT P6SM OVC090 PROB30 2303/2305 4SM -TSRA
OVC050CB
FM230600 33010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
METAR KCOS 221754Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW150 BKN220 28/08 A3029 RMK
AO2 SLP157 T02780078 10289 20133 55000 $
METAR KCOS 221654Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 27/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02670072 $
METAR KCOS 221554Z 14006KT 10SM FEW150 BKN200 24/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02390072 $
METAR KFLY 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 28/07 A3037 RMK AO2 T02780072
10282 20125
METAR KFLY 221735Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM 28/07 A3036 RMK AO2 T02810074
METAR KFLY 221715Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM 28/08 A3035 RMK AO2 T02750076
KFCS 221410Z 2214/2318 34009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3025INS
BECMG 2216/2217 13009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3021INS
BECMG 2220/2221 13012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB QNH3017INS
TEMPO 2222/2302 36025G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN060CB
BECMG 2301/2302 36015G25KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS FEW020 OVC060
QNH3024INS
BECMG 2304/2305 34009KT 9999 NSW OVC060 QNH3033INS
BECMG 2315/2316 14012G18KT 9999 FEW010 BKN030 QNH3040INS
TX31/2221Z TN14/2312Z
METAR KFCS 221755Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02830080 10286 20147 58002 $
METAR KFCS 221655Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02590084 $
METAR KFCS 221555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02400088 $
KPUB 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120
FM221900 11012KT P6SM SCT120 BKN160
FM230100 03015G28KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2301/2305 5SM -TSRA
OVC080CB
FM230500 30006KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KPUB 221753Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143 T03000089
10300 20150 57010
METAR KPUB 221653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02560089
METAR KPUB 221553Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02390094
METAR KTAD 221754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP140
6//// T02940089 10300 20150
METAR KTAD 221654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02890094
METAR KTAD 221554Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02670100
METAR KLAA 221753Z AUTO 16007G14KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03390078 10339 20144 56009
METAR KLAA 221653Z AUTO 05008G17KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03170128
METAR KLAA 221553Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02940128
METAR KSPD 221756Z AUTO 20009G18KT 32/11 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP138 T03220111
10322 20133 58009 $
METAR KSPD 221656Z AUTO 20011G18KT 31/12 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP145 T03110122
$
METAR KSPD 221556Z AUTO 22011G20KT 28/13 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP150 T02830128
$
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/22/2025
Burlington - 06:09:01 MDT / 19:34:43 MDT
Pueblo - 06:19:54 MDT / 19:42:37 MDT
Lamar - 06:12:09 MDT / 19:34:21 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/22/25 17:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...306/019
16600 FT MSL...330/016
16000 FT MSL...329/019
15000 FT MSL...322/021
14300 FT MSL...320/019
14000 FT MSL...319/019
13000 FT MSL...314/016
12400 FT MSL...308/015
12000 FT MSL...307/012
11000 FT MSL...314/010
10800 FT MSL...311/009
10000 FT MSL...339/008
9600 FT MSL...348/007
9000 FT MSL...018/005
8600 FT MSL...060/004
8000 FT MSL...120/005
7700 FT MSL...126/006
7000 FT MSL...127/006
7000 FT MSL...129/007
6400 FT MSL...113/006
6000 FT MSL...119/008
5900 FT MSL...124/009
5700 FT MSL...126/010
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1711 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1110 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
At KCOS, a cold front will move through the area around 23z, with
a shift to north winds gusting to near 30 kts for much of the evening.
Thunderstorms will be likely following the cold front as well, with
the greatest chance for storms 23z-03z, tapering to prob30 03z-05z.
MVFR/brief IFR conditions likely with the storms this evening. Once
storms end, VFR cigs expected overnight into Sat morning.
AT KPUB, cold front moves through 00z-01z, with north winds gusting
to 30 kts through the evening. Lesser chance for tsra here than in
KCOS, so will carry just a prob30 for storms from 01z-05z, with brief
MVFR likely with any storms. Once storms end, VFR cigs expected
overnight into Sat morning.
At KALS, convection developing over the mountains during the afternoon
will move across the San Luis Valley from late afternoon into the
evening, mainly in the 23z-04z time frame. Gusty outflow winds of
30 kts plus the main hazards with any storms today.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 221753Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP194
60000 T02670089 10267 20122 50001
METAR KCAG 221653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW050 BKN090 BKN110 18/12 A3035
RMK AO2 RAB24E52 SLP212 P0000 T01780122
METAR KCAG 221553Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM FEW075 FEW095 BKN110 17/11 A3034
RMK AO2 RAB28E52 SLP207 P0000 T01720106
METAR KHDN 221756Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3039 RMK AO2 RAB04E15
SLP200 P0000 60000 T02280089 10228 20133 50005 $
METAR KHDN 221656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 19/09 A3040 RMK
AO2 RAE27 SLP210 P0000 T01940094 $
METAR KHDN 221556Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM -RA FEW060 BKN100 19/07 A3039
RMK AO2 RAB56 SLP203 P0000 T01940067 $
METAR KSBS 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 20/09 A3040 RMK
AO1 T02000087 10202 20115
METAR KSBS 221735Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT120 19/08 A3040 RMK AO1 T01930077
METAR KSBS 221715Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT034 SCT055 BKN110 18/09 A3039
RMK AO1 T01780087
METAR KC07 221755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN075 OVC085 14/06 A3068
RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 14/06 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 221715Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM -DZ SCT050 BKN070 OVC090 16/06
A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 221753Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM BKN110 28/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02780072 10283 20133 58003
METAR KEEO 221653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02440050
METAR KEEO 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 19/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01940056
METAR K20V 221755Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM OVC100 OVC100 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221735Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC110 OVC110 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 OVC110 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 221755Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM OVC100 24/05 A3050 RMK AO2 T02350054
10235 20082
METAR KGNB 221735Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM BKN110 23/07 A3050 RMK AO2 T02290065
METAR KGNB 221715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 23/07 A3049 RMK AO2 T02250065
METAR K0CO 221755Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM BKN050 BKN070 BKN095 12/02 A3082
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 221735Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT070 SCT095 SCT110 12/00 A3081
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 221715Z AUTO 30008KT 281V071 10SM SCT044 BKN070 OVC095 12/01
A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 221751Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 14/05 A3070 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 221733Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 15/06 A3069 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 221711Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM OVC090 13/05 A3069 RMK AO2
KGJT 221731Z 2218/2318 23008KT P6SM SCT250
FM222000 28008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM222200 29012G22KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM230300 10009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250
METAR KGJT 221753Z 23007KT 3SM FEW001 34/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP119 T03390061
10339 20233 57007
SPECI KGJT 221751Z 22007KT 3SM FEW001 33/06 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KGJT 221653Z 21007KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03170067
KRIL 221728Z 2218/2318 34008KT P6SM SCT150
FM222200 32010G18KT P6SM SCT150
FM230100 20008KT P6SM SCT150
FM230500 13004KT P6SM OVC120
FM231200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100
METAR K5SM 221754Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 BKN095 OVC120 19/00 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 221734Z AUTO 10SM BKN095 BKN120 18/00 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 221714Z AUTO 10SM OVC085 17/00 A3071 RMK AO2
KEGE 221728Z 2218/2318 VRB03KT 6SM FU SCT250
FM222100 03008KT 6SM FU BKN110 PROB30 2221/2303 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM230300 10006KT 6SM FU OVC100
FM230500 12003KT 6SM FU OVC100
FM231200 00000KT 6SM FU SCT110
METAR KEGE 221756Z 17005KT 10SM FEW120 24/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187 60000
T02440050 10244 20128 58002 $
METAR KEGE 221656Z 00000KT 10SM BKN110 22/04 A3037 RMK AO2 RAB33E43
SLP192 P0000 T02170044 $
METAR KEGE 221556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02060039
$
KASE 221728Z 2218/2318 35010G18KT 6SM FU SCT110 BKN250 PROB30
2219/2301 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM230100 15010G18KT 6SM FU OVC100 PROB30 2301/2303 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM230700 19005KT 6SM FU BKN100
FM231200 VRB03KT 6SM FU BKN100
METAR KASE 221753Z 35008KT 10SM FEW110 26/02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02610017
10267 20128 56002
SPECI KASE 221725Z 35009G17KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3041 RMK AO2 T02670022
METAR KASE 221653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02440017
METAR KCCU 221755Z AUTO 30013G17KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 BKN085 19/01
A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 221735Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 18/00 A3078 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 221715Z AUTO 28009G14KT 10SM SCT080 OVC095 18/00 A3079 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 221753Z AUTO 27008G14KT 10SM SCT100 23/00 A3059 RMK AO2
SLP156 6//// T02330000 10239 20056 $
METAR KLXV 221653Z AUTO 02010G14KT 10SM 22/01 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02170006 $
METAR KLXV 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01940017 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/22/2025
Rangely - 06:33:54 MDT / 20:01:53 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:34:28 MDT / 19:59:31 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:25:29 MDT / 19:54:38 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/22/25 17:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12500 FT MSL...354/008
12000 FT MSL...357/008
11700 FT MSL...005/008
11000 FT MSL...008/007
11000 FT MSL...023/007
10400 FT MSL...054/009
10200 FT MSL...023/008
10100 FT MSL...063/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1735 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
Showers and thunderstorms are possible primarily along the high
terrain today. KTEX is the most likely terminal to see rain, but
PROB30`s are in place this afternoon for KASE, KEGE, KDRO, and KGUC
as well. Cigs could near or fall below ILS breakpoints at KASE
and KEGE. Gusty, erratic winds should be expected near
thunderstorms.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 221755Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3020 RMK AO2 T03360065
10340 20211
METAR KAJZ 221735Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 34/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T03350047
METAR KAJZ 221715Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3021 RMK AO2 T03360058
KMTJ 221728Z 2218/2318 33008KT P6SM BKN250
FM222200 28008KT P6SM SCT250
FM230200 12008KT P6SM OVC120
FM231200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KMTJ 221753Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03060078 10306 20189 58003
METAR KMTJ 221653Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02720117
METAR KMTJ 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02720056
METAR KGUC 221756Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02500044 10250 20100 58012 $
METAR KGUC 221656Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM FEW095 20/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02000061 $
METAR KGUC 221556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01890050 $
METAR K7BM 221751Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 221731Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 221711Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 221755Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 28/00 A3038 RMK AO2 T02831003 10283
20096 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 221735Z AUTO 07004KT CLR 26/00 A3040 RMK AO2 T02630000
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 221715Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 26/00 A3041 RMK AO2 T02610002 PWINO
METAR KANK 221755Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3033 RMK AO2 T02840050
10284 20122 58018 $
METAR KANK 221735Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3033 RMK AO2 T02760039
$
METAR KANK 221715Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3034 RMK AO2 T02660036
$
METAR KMYP 221755Z AUTO 28012G17KT 10SM OVC110 18/00 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 221735Z AUTO 29015G21KT 10SM OVC110 17/00 A3087 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 221715Z AUTO 26014G20KT 10SM BKN110 17/00 A3087 RMK AO2
KTEX 221728Z 2218/2318 28006KT P6SM FEW090 BKN250
TEMPO 2220/2224 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM230000 13004KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2300/2304 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA
BKN090CB
METAR KTEX 221755Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM BKN090 25/03 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 221735Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM SCT100 25/03 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 221715Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT090 23/03 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 221755Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 221735Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 221715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/04 A3046 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 221753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03110078 10317 20150 58009
METAR KCEZ 221653Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02940089
METAR KCEZ 221553Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02720083
KDRO 221728Z 2218/2318 17004KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM221900 26008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM222100 36014G23KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250 PROB30 2221/2224
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM230000 03012KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250 PROB30 2300/2302
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM230200 04007KT P6SM OVC100
FM231200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KDRO 221753Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02940078 10300 20167 58012
METAR KDRO 221653Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02780078
METAR KDRO 221553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02560078
METAR KPSO 221755Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3040 RMK AO2 10275
20110
METAR KPSO 221735Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 221715Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 221755Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM OVC060 15/03 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 221735Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM OVC060 16/03 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 221715Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM OVC060 18/03 A3079 RMK AO2
KALS 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB05KT P6SM SCT110
FM222000 11012KT P6SM BKN110
FM222300 08010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110 PROB30 2223/2304
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM230900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
METAR KALS 221752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02560078 10256 20083 58011
METAR KALS 221652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02220083
METAR KALS 221552Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02060083
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/22/2025
Vail - 06:24:53 MDT / 19:51:32 MDT
Durango - 06:34:15 MDT / 19:54:16 MDT
Alamosa - 06:26:01 MDT / 19:46:32 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/22/25 17:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12500 FT MSL...354/008
12000 FT MSL...357/008
11700 FT MSL...005/008
11000 FT MSL...008/007
11000 FT MSL...023/007
10400 FT MSL...054/009
10200 FT MSL...023/008
10100 FT MSL...063/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1735 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
Showers and thunderstorms are possible primarily along the high
terrain today. KTEX is the most likely terminal to see rain, but
PROB30`s are in place this afternoon for KASE, KEGE, KDRO, and KGUC
as well. Cigs could near or fall below ILS breakpoints at KASE
and KEGE. Gusty, erratic winds should be expected near
thunderstorms.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 221721Z 2218/2318 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
FM222300 33012G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
FM230300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPGA 221753Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 35/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP113
T03500072 10350 20272 58003
METAR KPGA 221653Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03330078
METAR KPGA 221553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP119
T03110078
METAR KRQE 221753Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02830072 10289 20139 58006
METAR KRQE 221653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02610094
METAR KRQE 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02330089
Flagstaff (KFSX) 08/22/25 18:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13100 FT MSL...058/013
13000 FT MSL...043/014
12000 FT MSL...048/014
11900 FT MSL...048/013
11000 FT MSL...026/009
10800 FT MSL...033/009
10000 FT MSL...009/006
10000 FT MSL...005/006
9200 FT MSL...350/004
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1732 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION...Friday 22/18Z through Saturday 23/18Z...VFR
conditions, localized MVFR near heaviest SHRA/TSRA. Scattered to
numerous SHRA/TSRA expected between 19Z and 04Z across most of
Northern Arizona. Winds light and variable, except gusty and
erratic near thunderstorms. Outflow winds could briefly produce
winds between 20-30 mph at terminals.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 23/18Z through Monday 25/18Z...VFR conditions,
localized MVFR near heaviest SHRA/TSRA. Numerous SHRA/TSRA
expected daily between 19Z and 04Z across most of Northern
Arizona. Winds light and variable, except gusty and erratic near
thunderstorms. Outflow winds could briefly produce winds between
20-30 mph at terminals.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 221730Z 2218/2324 33007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 2218/2224
VRB10G20KT -TSRA BKN070CB BKN100
FM230400 16006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
FM231800 33009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 2318/2324
VRB10G20KT -TSRA BKN100CB
METAR KSLC 221754Z 06003KT 10SM FEW030 SCT050 BKN140 BKN170 30/13 A3014
RMK AO2 RAB1658E18 SLP141 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT N-E CB DSNT N-E
SH DSNT NE-NE AND S P0001 60001 T03000133 10300 20244 50002
METAR KSLC 221654Z 00000KT 10SM SCT050 BKN130 BKN240 29/11 A3014 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP144 VIRGA CB DSNT NE VCSH T02940111
METAR KSLC 221554Z 05004KT 10SM FEW095 SCT140 BKN170 BKN240 28/13 A3013
RMK AO2 SLP140 VIRGA SH DSNT N T02780133
KVEL 221750Z 2218/2318 18006KT P6SM VCTS FEW120CB OVC200
FM222000 33010KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB OVC250
FM230200 32005KT P6SM SCT110
FM231200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KVEL 221753Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N AND NW SLP147 60000 T03170083 10317 20200 58002
METAR KVEL 221653Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02940100
METAR KVEL 221553Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02720094
METAR KPUC 221753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW065 BKN110 31/06 A3025 RMK
AO2 SLP127 T03060056 10306 20194 50001
METAR KPUC 221653Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM FEW120 28/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02830067
METAR KPUC 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 27/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02670067
KCNY 221728Z 2218/2318 04006KT P6SM SCT250
FM221900 31008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM230000 33012KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM230300 32008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM230600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 221753Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP119
T03500056 10350 20200 58004
METAR KCNY 221653Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03390056
METAR KCNY 221553Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03060050
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 08/22/25 17:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...279/015
30000 FT MSL...247/027
28000 FT MSL...239/024
26000 FT MSL...248/025
25000 FT MSL...249/021
24000 FT MSL...247/021
23800 FT MSL...349/005
22000 FT MSL...260/025
20400 FT MSL...274/009
20000 FT MSL...258/019
19000 FT MSL...263/020
18000 FT MSL...275/014
17700 FT MSL...271/010
17000 FT MSL...281/015
16000 FT MSL...272/018
15500 FT MSL...263/013
15000 FT MSL...260/017
14000 FT MSL...270/014
13600 FT MSL...267/016
13000 FT MSL...259/016
12100 FT MSL...257/013
12000 FT MSL...263/015
11000 FT MSL...264/014
10900 FT MSL...238/008
10000 FT MSL...247/010
9800 FT MSL...242/009
9000 FT MSL...230/006
9000 FT MSL...236/005
8200 FT MSL...187/004
8000 FT MSL...218/005
7500 FT MSL...209/006
7000 FT MSL...172/003
6900 FT MSL...192/006
6900 FT MSL...156/004
6600 FT MSL...191/005
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions to persist at KSLC through the
period. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop
after 18z, with a roughly 30% chance to impact the terminal through
around 22z. Any storms that develop will be possible of producing
gusty and erratic winds during this period. Otherwise, expect winds
to remain generally light and diurnally driven.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions to continue for
all regional terminals through the period. Winds remain generally
light and diurnally driven. Afternoon showers and thunderstorms are
expected to develop again today, with greatest coverage generally
south of the I-80 corridor. Storms will be capable of producing
gusty and erratic outflow winds through this evening.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 221730Z 2218/2318 24008KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 BKN200
FM221900 26010G20KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200 PROB30 2219/2224
VRB10G20KT -TSRA BKN070CB BKN100
FM230300 12006KT P6SM BKN200=
METAR KEVW 221753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN110 23/07 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE AND SW SLP188 T02280067 10233 20161 50005
METAR KEVW 221653Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT120 21/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02110067
METAR KEVW 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 21/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02110067
KRKS 221723Z 2218/2318 10005KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
FM222300 08011KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2223/2303 VRB20G30KT 6SM
-TSRA OVC090CB
METAR KRKS 221754Z AUTO 07011G15KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02780033 10278 20139 58001
METAR KRKS 221654Z AUTO 06009G16KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02720044
METAR KRKS 221554Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02330061
KRWL 221730Z 2218/2318 07007KT P6SM VCSH OVC090
FM230000 07012G20KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 2300/2306 VRB20G30KT
5SM -TSRA OVC040CB
FM230900 05009KT P6SM BKN035
METAR KRWL 221753Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM BKN095 21/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02060078 10217 20128 51012
METAR KRWL 221653Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM OVC090 20/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP201
T02000078
METAR KRWL 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 20/07 A3038 RMK
AO2 SLP186 T02000072
KLAR 221730Z 2218/2318 08006KT P6SM VCSH OVC090 PROB30 2218/2224
VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA OVC050CB
FM230000 12010G20KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 2300/2306 VRB20G30KT
5SM -TSRA OVC050CB
FM230600 12008KT P6SM VCSH BKN040
METAR KLAR 221753Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM -RA BKN090 OVC110 18/12 A3043
RMK AO2 RAB53 SLP206 P0000 60000 T01830117 10189 20089 51015
METAR KLAR 221653Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM OVC095 18/12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01780122
METAR KLAR 221553Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN095 17/11 A3041 RMK AO2 PRESRR
SLP203 T01720111
KCYS 221730Z 2218/2318 35011KT 1SM -RA BR OVC003 PROB30 2218/2224
VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA OVC050CB
FM230000 06009KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 2300/2306 VRB20G30KT 5SM
-TSRA OVC050CB
FM230600 07005KT 5SM BR VCSH OVC030
FM231000 07005KT 3SM BR VCSH OVC015
SPECI KCYS 221800Z 02007KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3039 RMK AO2
T01440139
METAR KCYS 221753Z 02010KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 15/14 A3038 RMK AO2 RAE31
SLP217 P0002 60002 T01500144 10178 20144 50019 RVRNO
SPECI KCYS 221744Z 01011KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 14/14 A3038 RMK AO2 RAE31
P0002 T01440139 RVRNO
Riverton (KRIW) 08/22/25 18:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...283/021
15000 FT MSL...293/029
14600 FT MSL...294/028
14000 FT MSL...297/027
13000 FT MSL...302/023
12700 FT MSL...303/022
12000 FT MSL...306/017
11300 FT MSL...320/010
10000 FT MSL...062/007
10000 FT MSL...071/011
9000 FT MSL...043/011
9000 FT MSL...049/010
8100 FT MSL...047/008
8000 FT MSL...049/009
7400 FT MSL...043/008
7000 FT MSL...040/009
6700 FT MSL...042/008
6200 FT MSL...048/010
6000 FT MSL...033/010
6000 FT MSL...044/010
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/22/25 18:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
34700 FT MSL...264/032
34000 FT MSL...257/033
33000 FT MSL...263/032
32000 FT MSL...260/030
31000 FT MSL...261/031
30300 FT MSL...258/030
30000 FT MSL...262/031
29000 FT MSL...265/031
28000 FT MSL...264/029
27000 FT MSL...267/029
26900 FT MSL...269/029
26000 FT MSL...273/028
25000 FT MSL...274/027
24000 FT MSL...268/026
23400 FT MSL...271/027
23000 FT MSL...266/025
22000 FT MSL...266/025
21000 FT MSL...263/022
20100 FT MSL...261/022
20000 FT MSL...261/020
19000 FT MSL...262/019
18000 FT MSL...265/018
17400 FT MSL...254/016
17000 FT MSL...265/017
16000 FT MSL...262/013
15100 FT MSL...293/013
15000 FT MSL...291/012
14000 FT MSL...297/010
13200 FT MSL...303/009
13000 FT MSL...300/009
12000 FT MSL...298/013
11700 FT MSL...296/012
11000 FT MSL...296/016
10500 FT MSL...297/014
10000 FT MSL...294/015
9500 FT MSL...312/012
9000 FT MSL...333/011
8600 FT MSL...356/011
8000 FT MSL...023/018
7900 FT MSL...022/015
7300 FT MSL...024/016
7000 FT MSL...028/016
6700 FT MSL...028/017
6500 FT MSL...024/017
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1705 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1020 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
VFR conditions prevail to start the TAF period. Showers and
thunderstorms will begin to develop this afternoon and evening
mainly across central and southern terminals. PROB30 groups are in
place at KRKS, KLND, KRIW, and KCPR to represent the chance for
showers and thunderstorms mainly between 22Z Friday and 06Z
Saturday. Isolated strong gusty outflow winds of 20 to 30 knots
will be possible nearby any developing showers or storms.
Central terminals may see low cloud decks develop during the
early morning hours on Saturday as a result of showers and
thunderstorms moving through. The main concern looks to be at
KLND, KRIW, and KCPR where ceilings may fall to 6000 to 8000 ft.
Lower ceilings of 2000 to 3500 ft cannot be ruled out at KCPR.
Ceilings should improve through the day Saturday with most
terminals returning to VFR conditions by the end of the TAF
period. Wildfire smoke may cause some obscuration mainly along
the Wind River Range through 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 1744 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1133 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
A complex and difficult forecast is in store for this afternoon
and into the overnight hours as Hi-Res guidance is in poor
agreement on the placement and timing of shower and thunderstorm
activity. For all terminals, there is a PROB30 group for
thunderstorms, some of which could be strong to near severe.
CIGs have varied through the morning, with some dropping below
1K feet; however, these CIGs should lift and clear ever so
slightly through early afternoon hours. Several of the southern
terminals, such as KCYS and KSNY, will see upslope flow which
may cause lower CIGs and the possibility of fog this afternoon
into tomorrow morning due to the abundance of moisture in the
atmosphere. East northeasterly will be the prevailing wind
direction with gusts up to 30 knots, in any thunderstorm
activity expect stronger and erratic winds. VFR to MVFR is
possible in any storm development, while KCYS and KSNY may see
IFR or lower due to the possibility of fog.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 221755Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM SCT008 BKN014 OVC020 20/17 A3031
RMK AO2 T02000167 10200 20170
METAR KIBM 221735Z AUTO 04009G15KT 10SM BKN006 OVC012 19/17 A3030 RMK
AO2 T01910167
METAR KIBM 221715Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM OVC004 18/17 A3030 RMK AO2
T01810172
KSNY 221730Z 2218/2318 04016G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN013 OVC120
PROB30 2218/2224 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA OVC050CB
FM230000 06012KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 2300/2306 VRB20G30KT 5SM
-TSRA OVC050CB
FM230600 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
SPECI KSNY 221805Z AUTO 05016G24KT 10SM SCT016 22/16 A3024 RMK AO2
T02220161
METAR KSNY 221753Z AUTO 04013G21KT 10SM BKN014 BKN019 22/17 A3024 RMK
AO2 RAB32E42 SLP192 P0000 60000 T02170167 10217 20150
53017
METAR KSNY 221653Z AUTO 04016KT 10SM BKN013 OVC120 20/17 A3021 RMK AO2
PK WND 06027/1635 SLP188 T02000167
METAR KOGA 221755Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM SCT120 24/18 A3019 RMK AO2
T02360181 10258 20185
METAR KOGA 221735Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3019 RMK AO2
T02330183
METAR KOGA 221715Z AUTO 04016G22KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3018 RMK AO2
T02210179
METAR KIML 221753Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP172
T03060144 10306 20150 50005
METAR KIML 221653Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02780150
METAR KIML 221553Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02610156
KMCK 221722Z 2218/2318 13006KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 2218/2221 VRB06KT
FM222100 08006KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 2221/2223 08006G18KT
FM230000 04009KT P6SM SCT180 PROB30 2300/2303 3SM -TSRA
OVC030CB
FM230300 02014G30KT 6SM -TSRA OVC025CB
FM230600 04009KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KMCK 221753Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP165
T03220150 10322 20172 50001
METAR KMCK 221653Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP169
T03060144
METAR KMCK 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02830150
North Platte (KLNX) 08/22/25 18:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
36200 FT MSL...278/052
35000 FT MSL...278/050
30000 FT MSL...281/046
29800 FT MSL...265/035
28000 FT MSL...271/039
26000 FT MSL...289/041
25000 FT MSL...290/040
24600 FT MSL...291/040
24000 FT MSL...298/041
22000 FT MSL...286/031
20400 FT MSL...301/033
20000 FT MSL...302/032
19000 FT MSL...296/029
18000 FT MSL...303/028
17000 FT MSL...306/024
16900 FT MSL...306/025
16000 FT MSL...301/022
15000 FT MSL...295/025
14200 FT MSL...291/025
14000 FT MSL...290/027
13000 FT MSL...287/026
12000 FT MSL...277/026
12000 FT MSL...278/026
11000 FT MSL...280/019
10100 FT MSL...276/015
10000 FT MSL...295/017
9000 FT MSL...318/015
8600 FT MSL...319/011
8000 FT MSL...346/013
7400 FT MSL...028/014
7000 FT MSL...036/018
6300 FT MSL...034/024
6000 FT MSL...035/025
5500 FT MSL...035/026
5000 FT MSL...036/027
4700 FT MSL...034/024
4100 FT MSL...034/020
4000 FT MSL...042/018
3600 FT MSL...040/016
3400 FT MSL...039/015
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1730 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1230 PM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
Low stratus with MVFR/IFR CIGs will slowly move southward out of
the Sandhills and southwest Nebraska this afternoon, with a
return of VFR for all terminals into tonight. The exception to
this will be in any thunderstorms, where brief MVFR visibilities
and gusty, erratic winds are possible overnight. These showers
and storms will linger into late tomorrow morning.
Winds remain northerly into this evening, at 10 to 15kts. Winds
then weaken overnight, at around 5kts from the north, outside of
any thunderstorms.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 221722Z 2218/2318 19010KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 2218/2220 17007G20KT
FM222000 13007KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 2220/2223 13007G20KT
FM230100 10010KT P6SM OVC100
TEMPO 2301/2303 VRB06KT
FM230300 04015G25KT P6SM OVC040 PROB30 2304/2308 5SM -TSRA
OVC030CB
FM231000 04010KT P6SM SCT009 OVC020
METAR KGLD 221753Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03060106 10317 20194 50004
METAR KGLD 221653Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03060106
METAR KGLD 221553Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02940128
KGCK 221721Z 2218/2318 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM222200 15009KT P6SM SCT250
FM230900 32010KT P6SM BKN100
FM231200 03012KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KGCK 221754Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP160 T03110122
10322 20156 58006
METAR KGCK 221654Z 25006KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03060139
METAR KGCK 221554Z 19009KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02830144
METAR KLBL 221756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP172
6//// T03060128 10317 20156 58006 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221656Z AUTO 23007G14KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP176
T03000156 PNO $
METAR KLBL 221556Z AUTO 23008KT 9SM CLR 28/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02830161 PNO $
METAR KEHA 221755Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3017 RMK AO2 T03200111
10325 20154
METAR KEHA 221735Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T03180110
METAR KEHA 221715Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T03150113
Goodland (KGLD) 08/22/25 17:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...329/026
18000 FT MSL...329/024
17000 FT MSL...324/024
16000 FT MSL...321/023
15000 FT MSL...319/020
14000 FT MSL...318/016
13000 FT MSL...320/011
12000 FT MSL...035/008
11500 FT MSL...033/008
11000 FT MSL...027/008
10000 FT MSL...054/006
9300 FT MSL...099/006
9000 FT MSL...110/006
8100 FT MSL...140/005
8000 FT MSL...144/005
7000 FT MSL...159/005
7000 FT MSL...158/005
6200 FT MSL...163/006
6000 FT MSL...161/006
5400 FT MSL...159/006
5000 FT MSL...157/006
4700 FT MSL...160/007
4300 FT MSL...171/008
4000 FT MSL...173/007
4000 FT MSL...170/009
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/22/25 18:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...026/031
18000 FT MSL...016/028
17000 FT MSL...017/026
16000 FT MSL...016/022
15000 FT MSL...015/018
14000 FT MSL...009/015
13800 FT MSL...007/013
13000 FT MSL...014/007
12000 FT MSL...006/006
11500 FT MSL...029/007
11000 FT MSL...042/007
10000 FT MSL...049/006
9600 FT MSL...052/005
9000 FT MSL...059/005
8100 FT MSL...017/003
8000 FT MSL...024/003
7000 FT MSL...347/002
6900 FT MSL...347/002
6000 FT MSL...030/002
5900 FT MSL...015/002
5100 FT MSL...081/001
5000 FT MSL...124/001
4300 FT MSL...111/002
4000 FT MSL...092/002
3800 FT MSL...110/003
3200 FT MSL...082/005
3000 FT MSL...090/005
3000 FT MSL...090/005
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1729 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1124 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
A forecast with a lot of moving parts is in play for this TAF
period. A wind shift currently draped across SW Nebraska into NE
Colorado is forecast to shift slowly to the south with a
stronger cold front pushing in this evening leading to a period
of breezy winds gusting to 30 mph. Rain chances are forecast to
increase as well overnight with highest confidence for severe
weather at KMCK; KGLD could also see storms overnight as well.
KGLD winds are currently SSW but will shift this evening to the
NNE with the front and remain that way through the end of the
period. I`m also watching the potential for fog/stratus
especially if the rainfall doesn`t occur or isn`t as
widespread; some guidance has a pocket of drier air pushing in
around the KGLD terminal so confidence is slightly higher for
this scenario at KGLD than KMCK. With so many moving parts in
this forecast AMD may likely be needed at some point whether if
is this TAF period or the next.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1731 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1229 PM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
LAMP and short term models are in good agreement with southerly
winds at 10 knots persisting through the afternoon and early
tonight as a cold front advances southward across southwest
Nebraska into northwest Kansas. The front is then expected to
cross southwest Kansas between 06Z and 15Z Saturday leading to a
wind shift to the north northeast and an increase in speed to
10 to 15 knots. At the same time VFR ceilings in the 4000 to
8000 feet AGL will begin to spread across southwest Kansas.
Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will be possible in
the Hays area after 12Z Saturday (<30%).
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 221720Z 2218/2318 19006KT P6SM SKC
FM222300 14008KT P6SM SKC
FM231700 07008KT P6SM FEW200=
KDHT 221720Z 2218/2318 20009KT P6SM SKC
FM222300 15008KT P6SM SKC
FM231700 33005KT P6SM FEW210
METAR KDHT 221753Z AUTO 21009G17KT 190V250 10SM CLR 30/13 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP156 T03000128 10306 20150 58011
METAR KDHT 221653Z AUTO 21009G18KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02940122
METAR KDHT 221553Z AUTO 21011G17KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02780128
Amarillo (KAMA) 08/22/25 17:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...013/019
19000 FT MSL...007/016
18000 FT MSL...008/015
17000 FT MSL...010/015
16000 FT MSL...008/014
15000 FT MSL...015/013
14000 FT MSL...015/011
13000 FT MSL...024/011
12000 FT MSL...024/010
11500 FT MSL...023/010
11000 FT MSL...019/010
10000 FT MSL...355/010
9200 FT MSL...341/011
9000 FT MSL...338/011
8000 FT MSL...347/007
8000 FT MSL...346/008
7000 FT MSL...006/006
6900 FT MSL...006/006
6100 FT MSL...020/005
6000 FT MSL...019/005
5300 FT MSL...041/005
5000 FT MSL...030/004
4600 FT MSL...058/005
4200 FT MSL...033/005
4000 FT MSL...037/005
4000 FT MSL...042/005
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1710 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1209 PM CDT Fri Aug 22 2025
VFR conditions are expected for the 18Z TAF period at all TAF
sites. Winds will be variable at 5-10 kts with mostly clear skies.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 221720Z 2218/2318 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM222200 26008G15KT P6SM SCT120
FM222300 05017G25KT P6SM BKN110 PROB30 2223/2302 VRB20G35KT
-SHRA BKN100
FM230200 08009KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KFMN 221753Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP146 T03220089
10322 20228 58008 $
METAR KFMN 221653Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP156 T03000100
$
METAR KFMN 221553Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02830094
$
KLVS 221720Z 2218/2318 16009KT P6SM FEW120
FM230500 04006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KLVS 221753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02500100 10256 20122 58005
METAR KLVS 221653Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02330106
METAR KLVS 221553Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02170100
METAR KRTN 221753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM A3030 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58008
METAR KRTN 221653Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR A3032 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KRTN 221553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3033 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KCAO 221755Z AUTO 20012G16KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02940117 10294 20161 58008 $
METAR KCAO 221655Z AUTO 23011G22KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02780117 $
METAR KCAO 221555Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02610117 $
Albuquerque (KABX) 08/22/25 17:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...002/004
18000 FT MSL...060/022
17100 FT MSL...054/023
17000 FT MSL...052/029
16000 FT MSL...055/029
15000 FT MSL...055/020
14800 FT MSL...066/016
14000 FT MSL...043/019
13000 FT MSL...033/018
13000 FT MSL...032/019
12000 FT MSL...035/016
11500 FT MSL...036/014
11000 FT MSL...038/012
10300 FT MSL...044/010
9200 FT MSL...101/006
8400 FT MSL...245/007
8000 FT MSL...231/008
7700 FT MSL...236/007
7000 FT MSL...208/005
7000 FT MSL...219/005
6500 FT MSL...180/006
6300 FT MSL...178/006
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1130 UTC Friday, August 22, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 521 AM MDT Fri Aug 22 2025
Patchy mid level clouds this morning will give way to scattered
showers and storms across the northern mts and the Four Corners
region after 3pm. This activity will move west/southwest with
outflow wind gusts >40KT and brief rainfall. Some showers may
linger thru midnight across western NM and perhaps creep into the
ABQ metro on convective outflows.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 221200Z
VALID 221800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+19 3005+11 2724-07 2523-18 253133 254043 264653
BCE 9900+13 9900-06 2010-17 222132 233242 242953
LND 9900+12 3010+10 2621-10 2736-19 274935 276044 276453
RKS 0706 2907+10 2830-08 2726-18 263834 264843 265553
GJT 9900+21 2806+13 2916-06 2509-17 252632 263742 273453
FMN 9900+21 2807+13 0508-05 0305-16 231031 261042 291853
ABQ 9900+17 0211+11 0723-05 0707-14 070731 020941 361153
MBW 1212 3011+09 2724-07 2529-18 264134 275143 285854
DEN 3406+16 3108+12 2921-06 2719-17 262933 284242 284153
PUB 9900+19 3211+13 0210-06 2911-16 281832 292642 303554
ALS 3308+13 0610-06 3106-16 281031 291442 312654
TCC 1906 9900+13 9900+09 0313-04 0613-14 032031 012141 362553
BFF 0620 9900+13 2409+09 2727-07 2734-18 274134 275443 285654
GLD 1911 1610+15 1205+10 3315-06 2513-17 292232 302542 303354
GCK 1907+20 1306+14 0706+10 0314-05 9900-15 321732 332242 322854
GAG 9900+18 0806+13 0507+09 0411-04 0415-15 021732 011841 362753
AMA 9900 9900+11 1006+09 0308-05 0517-15 032231 032341 012653
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DATA BASED ON 221200Z
VALID 230000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3407+21 3407+12 2818-06 2727-18 263633 264443 264854
BCE 3307+13 2613-05 2208-16 230931 241442 242454
LND 0309+13 9900+09 2825-09 2841-19 275534 276344 276753
RKS 0608 0605+11 3125-07 2837-17 264533 265243 275654
GJT 3423+20 3415+13 2309-06 2514-17 262432 283342 283354
FMN 0314+23 9900+15 1705-05 2805-16 291031 291241 301854
ABQ 1706+20 0708+13 0517-05 0108-14 010631 361241 361653
MBW 1111 3209+10 3026-08 2834-18 274934 276343 276854
DEN 3613+13 3509+08 2916-05 2830-16 273431 263442 263554
PUB 0809+20 0806+11 2608-06 2915-16 292531 302941 313353
ALS 1806+15 3209-06 3411-15 311231 301941 313154
TCC 1507 1607+16 9900+11 0417-04 0210-14 011631 021941 362253
BFF 0511 0513+11 3411+07 3032-08 2840-18 275234 276543 286853
GLD 1308 1307+16 9900+10 3119-06 3025-16 293733 304142 304254
GCK 1508+23 1605+14 0207+11 3511-05 2914-15 302432 313642 323054
GAG 1506+21 9900+13 3608+09 0513-04 0209-15 352132 352542 352953
AMA 1506 1505+14 9900+09 0512-04 0314-14 012132 012641 012653
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DATA BASED ON 221200Z
VALID 231200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+20 9900+12 3114-07 2924-18 272734 273943 274654
BCE 9900+12 9900-06 3107-18 261832 252242 242954
LND 9900+09 2810+09 3119-08 3136-20 305135 296344 296854
RKS 1011 2512+10 3124-08 3034-18 294934 295444 296254
GJT 9900+18 9900+11 3314-06 3119-17 293132 283743 294254
FMN 1406+18 9900+11 3613-06 3413-17 301832 292042 302554
ABQ 1608+17 9900+10 0213-06 0113-15 341232 330942 341753
MBW 1419 2809+08 3125-10 3137-20 305634 296944 297554
DEN 9900+10 2806+08 3117-08 3130-18 305233 305643 305753
PUB 3607+12 2906+06 3210-06 3322-17 303432 304043 304554
ALS 9900+09 3314-06 3419-17 312232 302442 313554
TCC 2510 9900+14 0415+07 0309-04 3614-16 352431 342442 332053
BFF 0716 2905+09 2914+05 3128-10 3138-21 305935 307145 297854
GLD 0615 3411+11 2912+06 2718-08 3027-17 304933 305443 305954
GCK 2206+20 9900+12 3413+07 2713-07 3116-16 312933 314443 314054
GAG 9900+19 0318+11 0316+07 3409-06 3213-16 321431 321743 333353
AMA 9900 0115+13 0319+07 0505-05 3313-16 352232 341842 311953
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