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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1225 MDT Monday, July 14, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 141756Z 18007KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
        AND W SLP116 T03060094 10317 20183 56014
METAR KFNL 141656Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
        AND NW SLP118 T02940117
SPECI KFNL 141634Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW

METAR KGXY 141756Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133 T03220133
        10328 20167 58015
METAR KGXY 141656Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP146 T03000139
METAR KGXY 141556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02500133

METAR KLMO 141815Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3012 RMK AO2 T02980106
METAR KLMO 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3013 RMK AO2 T02980103
        10322 20198
METAR KLMO 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3014 RMK AO2 T03150098

METAR KBDU 141815Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT110 26/12 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 141755Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM VCTS CLR 27/11 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        SW AND NW

METAR KEIK 141815Z AUTO 29004KT 8SM FEW150 SCT240 BKN260 30/09 A3010
        RMK AO2 T03000087
METAR KEIK 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM FEW270 31/09 A3010 RMK AO2 T03060090
METAR KEIK 141735Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 30/09 A3010 RMK AO2 T03010085

KBJC 141747Z 1418/1518 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB BKN150
     FM141900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
      TEMPO 1419/1423 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM142300 14011KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
     FM150200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
     FM150500 30006KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 141747Z VRB05KT 10SM TS BKN100 32/07 A3016 RMK TSB36 OCNL
        LGTCG W-NW TS W MOV LTL
SPECI KBJC 141737Z VRB05KT 10SM TS BKN100 32/07 A3016 RMK TSB36 OCNL
       LGTCG W-NW TS W MOV E
SPECI KBJC 141708Z VRB05KT 10SM VCSH BKN100 29/07 A3016 RMK OCNL LGTCG
       DSNT W-NW

KDEN 141736Z 1418/1524 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM141900 12008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
      TEMPO 1421/1501 VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150100 15011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM150400 21015G23KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM150800 24010KT P6SM FEW220
     FM151600 33011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220 PROB30 1520/1524
      VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100
METAR KDEN 141753Z 21011KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 SCT150 32/06 A3011 RMK
        AO2 SLP098 T03220056 10333 20217 58016
METAR KDEN 141653Z 21008KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 SCT150 31/07 A3013 RMK
        AO2 SLP110 T03110072
METAR KDEN 141553Z 22012KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 SCT150 31/06 A3015 RMK
        AO2 SLP115 T03060061


KBKF 141700Z 1417/1523 22010KT 9999 FEW160 QNH3004INS
     TEMPO 1418/1501 23020G30KT 8000 TSRA OVC020CB
     BECMG 1501/1502 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT030 QNH3000INS
     BECMG 1521/1522 32006KT 9999 VCTS BKN030 QNH2996INS TX34/1421Z
     TN19/1512Z
METAR KBKF 141758Z 24006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW130 SCT190 33/03 A3012 RMK
        AO2A LTG DSNT W SLP093 T03280027 10328 20203 57016
METAR KBKF 141658Z 24007KT 10SM FEW090 FEW180 SCT210 32/04 A3014 RMK
        AO2A SLP103 T03150035
METAR KBKF 141558Z 22010KT 10SM FEW130 FEW160 SCT220 30/08 A3016 RMK
        AO2A SLP118 T02980076

KAPA 141736Z 1418/1518 VRB06KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
     FM141900 14008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220
      TEMPO 1421/1501 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150100 15011KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
     FM150500 20013G23KT P6SM SCT220
     FM151000 23008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM151600 33011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220
METAR KAPA 141753Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW220 32/03 A3015 RMK
        AO2 SLP117 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT NW CB DSNT NW MOV SE T03220028
        10322 20194 58016
METAR KAPA 141653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 FEW140 FEW220 30/04 A3017 RMK
        AO2 SLP126 T03000039
METAR KAPA 141553Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW120 FEW140 FEW220 29/06 A3019 RMK
        AO2 SLP132 T02890056

METAR KMNH 141815Z AUTO 18010G16KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 141755Z AUTO 17010G15KT 130V200 10SM CLR 28/07 A3029 RMK
        AO2
METAR KMNH 141735Z AUTO 19010G18KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 141815Z AUTO 14013G18KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141755Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141735Z AUTO 13013G19KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3009 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 141815Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141755Z AUTO 14010G16KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141735Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 141753Z AUTO 17016G22KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T03220117 10322 20194 58013
METAR KAKO 141653Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T03060117
METAR KAKO 141553Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T02940139

METAR KLIC 141755Z AUTO 17015G22KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T03000133 10306 20133 57014
METAR KLIC 141655Z AUTO 17016G21KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T02940133
METAR KLIC 141555Z AUTO 16014G21KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02720150



METAR K2V5 141815Z AUTO 20010G17KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 141755Z AUTO 19007G14KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 141735Z AUTO 19007KT 160V220 10SM CLR 32/15 A3009 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 141753Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
        16027/1729 SLP146 T03060139 10306 20172 58009
METAR KITR 141653Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T02940139
METAR KITR 141553Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02830156

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/14/2025
Fort Collins - 05:42:11 MDT / 20:30:17 MDT
Denver       - 05:44:13 MDT / 20:27:25 MDT
Sterling     - 05:34:29 MDT / 20:23:10 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/14/25 18:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  35000 FT MSL...261/028
                  18000 FT MSL...002/009
                  17000 FT MSL...034/013
                  16000 FT MSL...357/007
                  14500 FT MSL...177/009
                  14000 FT MSL...161/019
                  13000 FT MSL...149/019
                  12600 FT MSL...175/014
                  12000 FT MSL...169/014
                  11200 FT MSL...181/015
                  11000 FT MSL...172/015
                  10000 FT MSL...170/015
                  10000 FT MSL...174/015
                   9000 FT MSL...168/015
                   8900 FT MSL...171/015
                   8100 FT MSL...165/012
                   8000 FT MSL...166/012
                   7300 FT MSL...166/011
                   7000 FT MSL...176/016
                   6600 FT MSL...166/010
                   6200 FT MSL...173/011
                   6000 FT MSL...173/011
                   5900 FT MSL...167/011

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1738 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 1138 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
Southeasterly winds will prevail the next few hours before
thunderstorms move into the Denver area. Wind direction, then will
likely be determined by outflow direction. Gusts to 25-35 knots
will be likely, with a 20 percent chance for wind gusts to around
45 knots. Storms move off to the east early evening (01-02Z).
Southeast to southerly winds to prevail overnight. Some enhanced
drainage winds will be possible around 06Z with gusts to 25 knots.
For Tuesday, northwest winds are expected to develop 16-18Z and then
continue into the afternoon. The airmass will be drier with fewer
showers and storms. Though there`s about 30 percent at a high based
showers bringing gusty outflow winds during the afternoon.


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

METAR K4BM 141815Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM -RA SCT048 SCT065 BKN090 16/01
        A3068 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
METAR K4BM 141755Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM BKN065 BKN075 OVC085 17/02 A3068
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K4BM 141735Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 BKN100 20/01 A3068
        RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N NE AND SW

METAR KAFF 141755Z 18013G18KT 10SM SCT100 BKN250 29/11 A3023 RMK AO2A
        SLP127 T02890110 10290 20124 57013
METAR KAFF 141655Z 15011KT 10SM FEW080 SCT150 27/09 A3024 RMK AO2A
        SLP133 T02740088
METAR KAFF 141555Z 17010KT 10SM FEW080 FEW150 26/09 A3026 RMK AO2A
        SLP140 T02610090 $

KCOS 141740Z 1418/1518 16009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM142000 15012G22KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 PROB30 1422/1502
      VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150200 29012KT P6SM BKN120
     FM150600 34007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM151600 01012KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 141754Z 17010G17KT 10SM SCT120 SCT200 29/09 A3023 RMK AO2
        SLP138 T02940094 10294 20150 57013 $
METAR KCOS 141654Z 17005KT 10SM SCT120 SCT250 27/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T02670106 $
METAR KCOS 141554Z 18008KT 10SM SCT120 SCT250 24/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T02440122 $

METAR KABH 141755Z AUTO 19008G19KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T03000100 10300 20126 57013
METAR KABH 141655Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T02890110
METAR KABH 141555Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM M 27/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02700110
        $

METAR KFLY 141815Z AUTO 17008G17KT 140V210 10SM CLR 29/08 A3029 RMK
        AO2 T02880080
METAR KFLY 141755Z AUTO 15014G19KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3030 RMK AO2 T02860085
        10286 20135
METAR KFLY 141735Z AUTO 16010G17KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3030 RMK AO2 T02820079

KFCS 141200Z 1412/1518 34009KT 9999 SKC QNH3027INS
     BECMG 1415/1416 16009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3024INS
     BECMG 1420/1421 16012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN120CB QNH3018INS
     TEMPO 1421/1501 20020G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN050CB
     BECMG 1500/1501 31012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT080CB QNH3013INS
     BECMG 1506/1507 35005KT 9999 NSW SCT190 QNH3007INS
     BECMG 1516/1517 29009KT 9999 SKC QNH3002INS TX31/1420Z
     TN14/1512Z
METAR KFCS 141755Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T03010085 10301 20152 57018 $
METAR KFCS 141655Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T02690114 $
METAR KFCS 141555Z 14004KT 10SM BKN130 BKN160 25/13 A3022 RMK AO2A
        SLP159 T02480127 $

KPUB 141740Z 1418/1518 14009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM142100 12012G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1423/1503
      VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB
     FM150300 30009KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200
     FM150900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
     FM151600 33008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 141753Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125 T03060089
        10306 20156 56018
METAR KPUB 141653Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02830122
METAR KPUB 141553Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP141 T02720117

METAR KVTP 141815Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141755Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141735Z AUTO 24008G14KT 10SM CLR A3069 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 141754Z AUTO 10007G14KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T03110100 10317 20161 58013 $
METAR KTAD 141654Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T03000111 $
METAR KTAD 141554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T02720128 $


METAR KLAA 141753Z AUTO 16007G16KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T03280133 10333 20183 58013

METAR KSPD 141756Z AUTO 14009KT 110V190 30/14 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP141
       T03000139 10306 20178 58009
METAR KSPD 141656Z AUTO 13007KT 29/14 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP143 T02940144
METAR KSPD 141556Z AUTO 17006KT 28/16 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP147 T02830161

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/14/2025
Burlington - 05:34:41 MDT / 20:15:25 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:47:02 MDT / 20:21:51 MDT
Lamar      - 05:39:31 MDT / 20:13:21 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/14/25 18:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...338/011
                  14300 FT MSL...342/009
                  14000 FT MSL...331/010
                  13000 FT MSL...314/013
                  12300 FT MSL...306/010
                  12000 FT MSL...302/010
                  11000 FT MSL...259/010
                  10800 FT MSL...255/009
                  10000 FT MSL...201/011
                   9700 FT MSL...195/011
                   9000 FT MSL...174/014
                   8600 FT MSL...173/014
                   8000 FT MSL...166/014
                   7800 FT MSL...163/014
                   7000 FT MSL...163/016
                   7000 FT MSL...162/014
                   6400 FT MSL...155/015
                   6000 FT MSL...160/017
                   5900 FT MSL...163/017
                   5700 FT MSL...163/017

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1748 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1141 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
Generally VFR conditions with diurnal wind regimes expected
at COS, PUB and ALS over the next 24 hours. Flow aloft has
transitioned to more westerly, leading to potential storms
moving off the higher terrain and across the terminals. Most
likely timeframe for storms affecting the terminals is 21Z Mon
through 02Z Tues, with gusty outflow winds up to 40kts and
lightning the main threats, along with brief locally heavy
rain.


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

METAR KCAG 141753Z AUTO 33006G17KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T03170033 10322 20089 58018
METAR KCAG 141653Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02940050
METAR KCAG 141553Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T02670056


METAR KSBS 141815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3024 RMK AO1 T02840020
METAR KSBS 141755Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3026 RMK AO1 T02850027
        10288 20108
METAR KSBS 141735Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3026 RMK AO1 T02770030

METAR KC07 141815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141755Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141735Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3059 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 141753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03110028
        10311 20122 57020
METAR KEEO 141653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T02940039
METAR KEEO 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T02610039

METAR K20V 141815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 141735Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 141815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3041 RMK AO2 T02420059
METAR KGNB 141755Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3041 RMK AO2 T02350067
        10236 20089
METAR KGNB 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3041 RMK AO2 T02290060


METAR KC99 141800Z AUTO 29008G17KT 10SM SCT085 19/00 A3060 RMK AO2
        LTG DSNT SE THRU SW
METAR KC99 141740Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM VCTS CLR 18/M01 A3061 RMK AO2
        LTG DSNT NE AND E
METAR KC99 141720Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE

KGJT 141729Z 1418/1518 12008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM142000 29007KT P6SM SCT110 SCT140
     FM142200 29010G18KT P6SM SCT090 SCT140
     FM150400 12011KT P6SM SCT250
     FM151500 16008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGJT 141753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03280033
        10333 20228 58016
METAR KGJT 141653Z 12008KT 9SM CLR 31/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03110056
METAR KGJT 141553Z 11010KT 9SM CLR 29/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02890056

KRIL 141729Z 1418/1518 01004KT P6SM FEW110
     FM142000 28011G18KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM150100 26008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
     FM150300 13008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM150900 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 141753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T03110050 10317 20161 58020
METAR KRIL 141653Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T03000050
METAR KRIL 141553Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T02670067

METAR K5SM 141815Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3064 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
METAR K5SM 141755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/00 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 141735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/00 A3065 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE

KEGE 141729Z 1418/1518 02004KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140
     FM141900 25010G19KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT150
      TEMPO 1420/1424 VRB20G33KT -TSRA BKN100CB BKN140
     FM150100 28009KT P6SM SCT110 SCT150
     FM150600 10004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM151700 27005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KEGE 141756Z 27009KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP142 T03000028
        10300 20117 58028 $
METAR KEGE 141656Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02670039
        $
METAR KEGE 141556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02220039
        $

KASE 141729Z 1418/1518 35011KT P6SM VCTS FEW080CB SCT110
      TEMPO 1419/1421 VRB19G32KT -TSRA BKN080CB BKN110
     FM142100 32011G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN130 PROB30
      1421/1501
      VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB BKN090
     FM150100 18008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140
     FM151300 19004KT P6SM FEW150
     FM151600 30005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KASE 141753Z 36010G21KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02720028
        10272 20089 56014
METAR KASE 141653Z COR 350/09G14KT 340V050 9SM CLR 26/03 A3035 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP128 T02610033
METAR KASE 141653Z 01007KT 340V050 9SM CLR 26/03 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT SE SLP128 T02610033


METAR KLXV 141753Z AUTO 05013G23KT 7SM RA FEW050 BKN095 BKN120 15/02
        A3057 RMK AO2 PK WND 02029/1743 WSHFT 1714 RAB16E28B48
        SLP192 P0000 60000 T01500022 10228 20033 55003
SPECI KLXV 141734Z AUTO 05013G24KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 19/M01 A3055 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 01027/1717 WSHFT 1714 RAB16E28 P0000 T01891006
METAR KLXV 141653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        S SLP155 T02170006

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/14/2025
Rangely           - 05:58:25 MDT / 20:43:44 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:00:26 MDT / 20:39:55 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:49:26 MDT / 20:37:04 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/14/25 18:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...254/012
                  14000 FT MSL...267/014
                  13400 FT MSL...269/014
                  13000 FT MSL...272/017
                  12500 FT MSL...279/017
                  12000 FT MSL...279/016
                  11700 FT MSL...276/016
                  11100 FT MSL...275/015
                  11000 FT MSL...273/017
                  10400 FT MSL...247/009
                  10300 FT MSL...268/013
                  10100 FT MSL...239/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 541 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR conditions begin the TAF period this morning with some
scattered upper level clouds hanging along the Divide and in the
San Juans. Winds will remain light this morning and afternoon
with a few terrain influenced gusts this afternoon. Showers and
thunderstorms develop on the terrain, favoring the San Juans and
adjacent to the Divide north of there. Erratic and gusty
outflow winds and lightning will pose the main threat to
aviators this afternoon. Ceilings will likely not reach
breakpoint conditions thanks to high based showers. Some cloud
cover will stick around the mountains tonight, but thin out
after midnight and terminals should finish up this TAF period
under VFR conditions again.


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

METAR KAJZ 141815Z AUTO 14008KT 7SM CLR 36/04 A3015 RMK AO2 T03580038
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 35/04 A3016 RMK AO2 T03520037
        10352 20188 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 141730Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A3018 RMK AO2 T03460043
        PWINO

KMTJ 141729Z 1418/1518 34008KT P6SM SCT110 SCT140
     FM142000 28007KT P6SM VCTS FEW110CB FEW140
     FM142300 15015G23KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB SCT140
     FM150000 16009KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
     FM150300 13009KT P6SM SCT250
     FM151400 15005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 141753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T03110044 10311 20167 57015
METAR KMTJ 141653Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T02940072
METAR KMTJ 141553Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T02890044

METAR KGUC 141756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T02440044 10244 20078 58023 $
METAR KGUC 141656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP196
        T02110050 $
METAR KGUC 141556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP202
        T02060050 $

METAR K7BM 141813Z AUTO 29012G21KT 260V330 10SM TS SCT065 SCT090 BKN110
        18/00 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR K7BM 141753Z AUTO 27008G14KT 240V300 10SM CLR 18/01 A3055 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW
METAR K7BM 141733Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        S AND SW

METAR KAEJ 141815Z AUTO 22006KT CLR 25/04 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
        AND SW T02510035 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 141755Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 26/04 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
       T02590040 10259 20105 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 141735Z AUTO 15005KT VCTS CLR 25/04 A3038 RMK AO2 T02490044

METAR KANK 141815Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NW AND N T02790058 $
METAR KANK 141755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3031 RMK AO2 60000
        T02810073 10286 20121 57023 $
METAR KANK 141735Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        W T02650078 $

METAR KMYP 141815Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT100 16/02 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 141755Z AUTO 28007G16KT 10SM SCT100 15/02 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 141735Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3083 RMK AO2


KTEX 141729Z 1418/1518 03003KT P6SM SCT110
     FM141930 27007KT P6SM VCTS SCT090CB SCT140
      TEMPO 1420/1424 VRB19G31KT -TSRA SCT070CB BKN110
     FM150000 13006KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB SCT140
     FM150300 11004KT P6SM SCT200
     FM151700 29006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KTEX 141815Z AUTO 24007G15KT 10SM SCT120 25/02 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 141755Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 22/02 A3051 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 141807Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        N PWINO
METAR K04V 141747Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 141727Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        N PWINO

METAR KCEZ 141753Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T03170033 10317 20161 56010
METAR KCEZ 141653Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T03060039
METAR KCEZ 141553Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T02830044

KDRO 141729Z 1418/1518 01005KT P6SM SCT090 SCT110
     FM142000 31007KT P6SM VCTS FEW100CB SCT120
      TEMPO 1420/1424 VRB22G35KT -TSRA SCT070CB BKN110
     FM150000 01013G21KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT120
     FM150200 08008KT P6SM SCT110
     FM151300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 141753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T02830033 10289 20128 57016
METAR KDRO 141653Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T02610033
METAR KDRO 141553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T02440044

METAR KPSO 141815Z AUTO 17010G15KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 141755Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3040 RMK AO2 10254
       20096
METAR KPSO 141735Z AUTO VRB06G14KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 141815Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 141755Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 141735Z AUTO 22009G15KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3076 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT SE

KALS 141740Z 1418/1518 20007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM142000 25012G22KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 PROB30 1421/1501
      VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150200 16008KT P6SM BKN120
     FM150800 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
     FM151600 18007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 141752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T02560067 10267 20083 56017
METAR KALS 141652Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP185
        T02390072
METAR KALS 141552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T02110078

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/14/2025
Vail    - 05:50:03 MDT / 20:32:44 MDT
Durango - 06:02:42 MDT / 20:32:11 MDT
Alamosa - 05:54:13 MDT / 20:24:42 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/14/25 18:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...258/013
                  14000 FT MSL...264/015
                  13400 FT MSL...276/014
                  13000 FT MSL...280/016
                  12500 FT MSL...283/016
                  12000 FT MSL...271/015
                  11700 FT MSL...278/016
                  11100 FT MSL...274/016
                  11000 FT MSL...273/016
                  10400 FT MSL...242/008
                  10200 FT MSL...269/013
                  10100 FT MSL...237/007

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 541 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR conditions begin the TAF period this morning with some
scattered upper level clouds hanging along the Divide and in the
San Juans. Winds will remain light this morning and afternoon
with a few terrain influenced gusts this afternoon. Showers and
thunderstorms develop on the terrain, favoring the San Juans and
adjacent to the Divide north of there. Erratic and gusty
outflow winds and lightning will pose the main threat to
aviators this afternoon. Ceilings will likely not reach
breakpoint conditions thanks to high based showers. Some cloud
cover will stick around the mountains tonight, but thin out
after midnight and terminals should finish up this TAF period
under VFR conditions again.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 141727Z 1418/1518 36006KT P6SM FEW150
     FM150100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 141753Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 33/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T03330000 10333 20250 58003
METAR KPGA 141653Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T03110006
METAR KPGA 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T03000000

METAR KRQE 141753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02780039 10283 20133 56010
METAR KRQE 141653Z AUTO VRB05G15KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T02720050
METAR KRQE 141553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02560050

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/14/25 18:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13100 FT MSL...030/010
                  13000 FT MSL...021/014
                  12000 FT MSL...041/012
                  11900 FT MSL...038/011
                  11000 FT MSL...027/009
                  10800 FT MSL...022/009
                  10000 FT MSL...358/007
                  10000 FT MSL...353/007
                   9200 FT MSL...315/007
                   9000 FT MSL...307/007
                   8500 FT MSL...306/007
                   8000 FT MSL...276/007
                   7800 FT MSL...304/007
                   7500 FT MSL...301/007
                   7500 FT MSL...296/008

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1741 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION...Monday 14/18Z through Tuesday 15/18Z...Mostly VFR
conditions. ISO-SCT -SHRA/-TSRA from 20Z to 03Z, mainly over the
high terrain. Localized VIS impacts possible in heavier showers,
as well as in FU from wildfires. Winds are VRB 5-15 kts with
gusts to 20 kts in the afternoon, then light and VRB overnight.
Gusty/erratic outflow winds in and around TS.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 15/18Z through Thursday 17/18Z...Mostly VFR
conditions. Chances for SHRA/TSRA each day, most numerous over
the high terrain. Brief MVFR conditions along with gusty, erratic
outflow winds in and around TSRA. Localized VIS impacts possible
in FU downwind from wildfires. Away from storms, expect daytime
winds SW-W 10-15 kts, becoming light and VRB overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 141727Z 1418/1524 32007KT P6SM FEW150
     FM142000 33011G20KT P6SM FEW150
     FM150400 15007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
     FM151900 17012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 PROB30 1519/1524
      VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN120CB
METAR KSLC 141754Z 28004KT 10SM FEW150 34/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123 T03390006
        10339 20211 50001
METAR KSLC 141654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 32/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125 T03170028
METAR KSLC 141554Z 18004KT 10SM FEW150 29/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02940050
        $

KVEL 141729Z 1418/1518 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
     FM142000 28005KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
     FM142200 33015G22KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
     FM150300 32005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM151000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KVEL 141753Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T03110006 10317 20150 58010
METAR KVEL 141653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T02830039
METAR KVEL 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T02610033

METAR KPUC 141753Z AUTO 26010G20KT 10SM CLR 33/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP094
        T03331039 10339 20150 58012
METAR KPUC 141653Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T03001028
METAR KPUC 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T02891028

KCNY 141729Z 1418/1518 26005KT P6SM SKC
     FM142000 27007G15KT P6SM FEW130
     FM150200 24007KT P6SM SCT250
     FM150500 31010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM150900 12003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 141753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 35/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP102
        T03500022 10356 20194 58013
METAR KCNY 141653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T03390039
METAR KCNY 141553Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T03220033


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/14/25 18:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...021/003
                  20000 FT MSL...032/003
                  19000 FT MSL...352/002
                  18000 FT MSL...012/003
                  17700 FT MSL...329/003
                  15500 FT MSL...331/003
                  15000 FT MSL...344/004
                  14000 FT MSL...295/009
                  13600 FT MSL...287/005
                  13000 FT MSL...276/016
                  12100 FT MSL...268/025
                  12000 FT MSL...269/024
                  11000 FT MSL...271/024
                  10900 FT MSL...271/024
                  10000 FT MSL...276/023
                   9900 FT MSL...276/022
                   9000 FT MSL...281/019
                   9000 FT MSL...281/017
                   8300 FT MSL...277/013
                   8000 FT MSL...279/013
                   7500 FT MSL...273/010
                   7000 FT MSL...269/007
                   6900 FT MSL...279/011
                   6800 FT MSL...266/007
                   6600 FT MSL...280/010

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1005 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist at the KSLC terminal
through the TAF period. Typical diurnal wind shifts are expected to
northwesterly around 17z and southeasterlies once again around 04-
05z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected to
persist through the TAF period. Generally diurnal winds will take
hold as overall flow remains light across UT and southwest WY. There
is a chance for isolated showers and thunderstorms near KCDC and
KBCE, though probabilities appear too low at this time to include in
the TAF.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 141727Z 1418/1518 27012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 27015G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM150100 27012KT P6SM FEW100
     FM150600 22007KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KEVW 141753Z AUTO 25021G27KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 25027/1752 SLP144 T02831017 10289 20133 56006
METAR KEVW 141653Z AUTO 22012G19KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T02721011
METAR KEVW 141553Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T02390000

KRKS 141726Z 1418/1518 25009KT P6SM SKC
     FM141830 28014G23KT P6SM FEW130
     FM150300 26008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 141754Z AUTO 28007G16KT 230V310 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3024 RMK
        AO2 SLP138 T02941011 10294 20167 58008
METAR KRKS 141654Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T02721011
METAR KRKS 141554Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T02560000

KRWL 141736Z 1418/1518 25010KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 27015G25KT P6SM SCT200 PROB30 1420/1424 -RA BKN100
     FM150200 28010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM151000 24006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 141753Z AUTO 25016G23KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T03170006 10322 20122 56012
METAR KRWL 141653Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T03060000
METAR KRWL 141553Z AUTO 23010G18KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T02780011

KLAR 141736Z 1418/1518 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB
     FM141900 18015KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1419/1424 VRB20G35KT 4SM
      -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150000 20008KT P6SM BKN100
     FM151200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 141753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02830017
        10294 20117 56012
METAR KLAR 141653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02720033
METAR KLAR 141553Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T02560050

KCYS 141736Z 1418/1518 17010G15KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1418/1424
      VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150000 20010KT P6SM BKN100
     FM151000 29010KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCYS 141753Z 19010KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP113 T03000067
        10300 20144 58009
METAR KCYS 141653Z 16009KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02830083
METAR KCYS 141553Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02780089

Riverton (KRIW) 07/14/25 18:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...253/004
                  13000 FT MSL...235/006
                  12800 FT MSL...244/006
                  12000 FT MSL...264/011
                  11200 FT MSL...260/009
                  11000 FT MSL...263/010
                  10000 FT MSL...267/006
                  10000 FT MSL...272/006
                   6200 FT MSL...098/003

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/14/25 18:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  34000 FT MSL...256/022
                  33000 FT MSL...246/019
                  32800 FT MSL...246/019
                  32000 FT MSL...243/017
                  31000 FT MSL...245/015
                  30000 FT MSL...244/016
                  29000 FT MSL...269/020
                  28000 FT MSL...266/014
                  27700 FT MSL...270/015
                  27000 FT MSL...273/017
                  26000 FT MSL...272/017
                  25000 FT MSL...253/021
                  24000 FT MSL...300/018
                  23000 FT MSL...295/027
                  22000 FT MSL...289/028
                  21000 FT MSL...299/029
                  20000 FT MSL...286/017
                  19000 FT MSL...277/032
                  18000 FT MSL...271/018
                  17400 FT MSL...241/025
                  15000 FT MSL...242/021
                  13000 FT MSL...228/004
                  12000 FT MSL...196/008
                  11700 FT MSL...175/007
                  11000 FT MSL...175/009
                  10500 FT MSL...152/011
                  10000 FT MSL...182/014
                   9500 FT MSL...176/014
                   9000 FT MSL...179/015
                   8600 FT MSL...172/014
                   8000 FT MSL...177/015
                   7900 FT MSL...171/015
                   7300 FT MSL...169/015
                   7000 FT MSL...171/019
                   6700 FT MSL...174/017

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1800 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1200 PM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR flight conditions are anticipated a majority of this TAF period
at all terminals. Hi-res models continue to indicate shower and
isolated thunderstorm chances across northern WY this afternoon. It
is still looking likely (70% probability) that these will primarily
be virga. KCOD has the most likely chance of seeing rain or TS
impacts at the terminal, and thus have continued with the PROB30 for
the afternoon, with no changes to the original timing. Have also
added a TEMPO for KWRL for gusty outflow winds, as CAMs have
consistently been keying in on outflow wind impacts near that site.
Otherwise expect breezy winds at most terminals with gusts around 20-
25kts at KJAC, KBPI, KPNA, KRKS, KCPR, and KWRL after 19Z through
around sunset.
At KCOD, low ceilings begin to develop with gusty north winds around
10Z Tuesday with the arrival of a cold front. Confidence in MVFR
ceilings has increased slightly from the previous forecast, but
remains too low to include prevailing MVFR, so have continued to
communicated potential with a FEW030 at this time. Gusty north to
northeast winds are expected at most east of the Divide terminals
behind the front with gusts expected to be generally 20 to 25kts
with locally stronger gusts possible particularly at KWRL.
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 1801 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1149 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR conditions expected to prevail outside of any thunderstorms
today. Thunderstorms will have the potential to be strong to
severe and could include strong winds and large hail, as well as
reducing visibilities to MVFR to IFR conditions and causing
winds to become variable and erratic. Otherwise the overall wind
field will be breezy, at 10-20 knots with gusts 20-30 knots
possible, calming overnight. Cloud heights will be medium,
around 5-10k feet due to the aforementioned thunderstorm
activity, but will rise and clear overnight.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 141815Z AUTO 20018G25KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3011 RMK AO2
       T03430108
METAR KIBM 141755Z AUTO 18019G25KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3012 RMK AO2
       T03370105 10339 20180
METAR KIBM 141735Z AUTO 19019G23KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3012 RMK AO2
       T03370118

KSNY 141736Z 1418/1518 19013G20KT P6SM FEW200
     FM142000 15014G22KT P6SM FEW200
     FM150000 16015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB PROB30 1500/1504
      VRB20G35KT 3SM -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150400 17009KT P6SM BKN150
     FM151500 24009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 141753Z AUTO 18013G22KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T03440122 10344 20167 56014
METAR KSNY 141653Z AUTO 20015G22KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T03280133
METAR KSNY 141553Z AUTO 20016G24KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T03000133

METAR KOGA 141815Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A3005 RMK AO2
       T03410169
METAR KOGA 141755Z AUTO 19010KT 140V200 10SM CLR 34/18 A3006 RMK AO2
       T03410175 10341 20152
METAR KOGA 141735Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3006 RMK AO2
       T03290182

METAR KIML 141753Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T03280161 10328 20178 58009
METAR KIML 141653Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T03110172
METAR KIML 141553Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02890189

KMCK 141720Z 1418/1518 18010KT P6SM SKC
     FM142300 16013G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM151700 17014G22KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 141753Z AUTO 19011G17KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP144
       6//// T03440144 10344 20194 58009
METAR KMCK 141653Z AUTO 10SM 33/15 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03330150 PWINO
       $
METAR KMCK 141553Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T03060172 PNO $

North Platte (KLNX) 07/14/25 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14200 FT MSL...347/014
                  14000 FT MSL...351/013
                  13000 FT MSL...359/011
                  10000 FT MSL...220/006
                   9000 FT MSL...177/010
                   8600 FT MSL...176/010
                   8000 FT MSL...175/012
                   7400 FT MSL...181/013
                   7000 FT MSL...184/014
                   6300 FT MSL...187/014
                   6000 FT MSL...187/015
                   5500 FT MSL...190/014
                   5000 FT MSL...190/014
                   4700 FT MSL...190/014
                   4100 FT MSL...191/014
                   4000 FT MSL...189/015
                   3600 FT MSL...189/015
                   3400 FT MSL...190/013

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1753 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1249 PM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR conditions will prevail over the next 24 hours. There is an
isolated chance of a thunderstorm across the northwest
Sandhills, but generally expect any storms to remain west of
KVTN and KLBF terminals. Sfc winds will be out of the south
around 10 kts the rest of the afternoon and evening. Winds will
switch to the southwest around 10 kts across northern Nebraska
in the late morning.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 141720Z 1418/1518 17012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM142300 16015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM151500 18013G21KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 141753Z AUTO 19010G20KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T03060139 10306 20189 58006
METAR KGLD 141653Z AUTO 19012G20KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02940144
METAR KGLD 141553Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02890150

KGCK 141736Z 1418/1518 14010KT P6SM SKC
     FM151700 16014G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 141754Z 17004G14KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T02940161 10294 20167 58008
METAR KGCK 141654Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02780178
METAR KGCK 141554Z 21008KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02670189

METAR KLBL 141756Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM FEW055 30/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP162
       6//// T03000167 10300 20183 58007 PNO $
METAR KLBL 141656Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM BKN047 29/18 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02940178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 141556Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02780183 PNO $

METAR KEHA 141815Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3015 RMK AO2
       T03160146
METAR KEHA 141755Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3015 RMK AO2 T03110154
       10316 20171
METAR KEHA 141735Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3015 RMK AO2
       T03060150

Goodland (KGLD) 07/14/25 18:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...319/010
                  15000 FT MSL...337/009
                  14800 FT MSL...340/009
                  14000 FT MSL...354/009
                  13000 FT MSL...033/010
                  12600 FT MSL...044/010
                  12000 FT MSL...067/012
                  11000 FT MSL...097/010
                  10700 FT MSL...106/009
                  10000 FT MSL...137/006
                   9200 FT MSL...178/006
                   9000 FT MSL...180/007
                   8000 FT MSL...182/013
                   8000 FT MSL...187/012
                   7000 FT MSL...184/015
                   6900 FT MSL...183/015
                   6200 FT MSL...181/015
                   6000 FT MSL...181/016
                   5300 FT MSL...176/016
                   5000 FT MSL...175/015
                   4800 FT MSL...176/016
                   4200 FT MSL...174/017
                   4100 FT MSL...172/017
                   4000 FT MSL...177/016

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/14/25 18:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...046/009
                  15000 FT MSL...050/012
                  14000 FT MSL...054/013
                  13900 FT MSL...053/013
                  13000 FT MSL...060/014
                  12000 FT MSL...084/008
                  11700 FT MSL...064/008
                  11000 FT MSL...081/011
                  10000 FT MSL...080/014
                   9800 FT MSL...084/013
                   9000 FT MSL...085/010
                   8300 FT MSL...107/008
                   8000 FT MSL...112/008
                   7100 FT MSL...143/009
                   7000 FT MSL...143/009
                   6000 FT MSL...147/010
                   5900 FT MSL...146/010
                   5100 FT MSL...148/009
                   5000 FT MSL...146/009
                   4300 FT MSL...148/009
                   4000 FT MSL...147/010
                   3700 FT MSL...148/009
                   3200 FT MSL...144/010
                   3000 FT MSL...140/010
                   3000 FT MSL...140/010

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1117 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are expected through the
period with mostly clear skies. Winds should remain from the
south to southeast, but could increase to around 15-20 kts with
gusts up to 25 kts after 18Z. Between about 01-05Z, there is a
10% or less chance that showers or storms could move over either
terminal from Eastern Colorado, but guidance suggests any
showers/storms will struggle to make it past the Colorado
border.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1805 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 102 PM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
South to southeast winds will persist through 15z at around 10
kts or less. A surface trough will strengthen in the lee of the
Rockies toward the end of the period, with south winds
increasing to 12-15 kts. VFR conditions will persist.


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

KGUY 141724Z 1418/1518 15009KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250
     FM151100 19010KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 141753Z AUTO 10SM FEW055 31/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP138 T03060150
       10311 20161 58012
METAR KGUY 141653Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T03000161
METAR KGUY 141553Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02780172

KDHT 141724Z 1418/1518 15011KT P6SM SCT060 SCT250
     FM150500 19009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 141753Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KDHT 141653Z AUTO A3016 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KDHT 141553Z AUTO A3017 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/14/25 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...111/008
                  17500 FT MSL...043/006
                  17000 FT MSL...028/012
                  16000 FT MSL...037/011
                  15000 FT MSL...035/010
                  14800 FT MSL...036/010
                  14000 FT MSL...018/008
                  13000 FT MSL...313/007
                  12600 FT MSL...296/007
                  12000 FT MSL...262/007
                  11000 FT MSL...301/007
                  10700 FT MSL...304/007
                  10000 FT MSL...319/007
                   9200 FT MSL...314/005
                   9000 FT MSL...306/005
                   8000 FT MSL...297/004
                   8000 FT MSL...300/004
                   6100 FT MSL...079/002
                   6000 FT MSL...087/003
                   5300 FT MSL...094/003
                   5000 FT MSL...121/003
                   4600 FT MSL...101/003
                   4200 FT MSL...026/005
                   4000 FT MSL...029/005
                   4000 FT MSL...042/005

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1735 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 859 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR conditions at all terminals and across the panhandles for the
next 24 hours. There is a very low chance for rain showers and
thunderstorms this afternoon. The chance of these occurring is
far to low to be reflected at any of the TAF site but is not zero.
Otherwise weakly gusty south winds will be present across the
panhandles during the daytime hours.


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

KFMN 141722Z 1418/1518 12008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM142000 20008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM142300 05015G25KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM150300 08008KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KFMN 141753Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP146 T03060039
        10311 20200 58015
METAR KFMN 141653Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02890050
METAR KFMN 141553Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02720050


KLVS 141722Z 1418/1518 13006KT P6SM SCT200
     FM142000 14010G18KT P6SM FEW070 BKN200 PROB30 1420/1423
      VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
     FM150300 19007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 141753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/ A3033 RMK AO2 SLP162 T0261 10267
        20117 56007 $
METAR KLVS 141653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/ A3034 RMK AO2 SLP165 T0250 $
METAR KLVS 141553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/ A3035 RMK AO2 SLP172 T0228 $

METAR KRTN 141753Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02720144 10272 20122 58012
METAR KRTN 141653Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T02500161
METAR KRTN 141553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T02220150

METAR KCAO 141755Z AUTO 10SM FEW060 28/16 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02830161
        10283 20172 56007
METAR KCAO 141655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T02720167
METAR KCAO 141555Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T02610161

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/14/25 18:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17100 FT MSL...061/019
                  17000 FT MSL...051/021
                  16000 FT MSL...058/019
                  15000 FT MSL...060/010
                  14800 FT MSL...053/007
                  13000 FT MSL...034/006
                  13000 FT MSL...321/006
                  12000 FT MSL...018/006
                  11500 FT MSL...004/007
                  11000 FT MSL...013/006
                  10300 FT MSL...311/006
                  10000 FT MSL...006/004
                   9200 FT MSL...291/006
                   8000 FT MSL...255/005
                   7700 FT MSL...272/005
                   7000 FT MSL...259/004
                   7000 FT MSL...264/005
                   6500 FT MSL...175/006
                   6300 FT MSL...185/004

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 512 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
A few storms remain ongoing in southeastern NM, but this activity
should end by around 15Z at the latest. Today`s crop of
convection will favor areas along and west of the Rio Grande
Valley. Storms will develop over the high terrain and slowly drift
to the southwest. Gusty outflow winds up to 40KT will be the main
aviation hazard, although brief MVFR to IFR vis may accompany
stronger storms. Diurnally driven activity will dissipate after
00Z, with all activity done by around 06Z.

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

DATA BASED ON 141200Z
VALID 141800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2809+18 2612+10 3020-07 2915-21 302435 303143 303653
BCE                      3205+14 3113-08 2509-20 331434 342143 332153
LND              9900+20 2408+12 2418-09 2124-21 232338 261947 272456
RKS              2710    2914+11 2217-08 2127-21 232537 262445 283254
GJT              2609+20 2813+13 2809-08 2211-20 241536 251545 322153
FMN              9900+19 9900+11 0510-07 9900-19 990035 180745 360655
ABQ              9900+17 9900+10 0416-07 0812-19 990034 990044 150556
MBW              2809    2712+13 2808-08 2512-21 242238 252646 262556
DEN              9900+20 9900+12 3511-08 2706-20 231435 251546 261757
PUB              2007+18 9900+11 9900-07 2308-19 220735 990045 300657
ALS                      3106+11 0210-07 1308-19 180735 990045 990057
TCC      9900    9900+14 9900+08 0606-06 1108-19 110635 990045 301655
BFF      1820    2020+19 2013+11 2915-08 3014-20 251836 242946 262957
GLD      1813    1509+15 1010+09 9900-06 2613-19 240836 990046 990057
GCK      1608+19 1309+12 1011+09 9900-05 9900-18 990036 120847 131058
GAG      1406+18 9900+13 9900+08 1009-05 0909-18 080636 200546 211556
AMA      9900    9900+13 2306+06 1110-05 1108-19 990035 990045 251955
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DATA BASED ON 141200Z
VALID 150000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3111+20 3218+12 2922-07 2821-21 293335 293544 303753
BCE                      3211+15 3312-07 3015-20 310834 311143 332153
LND              3109+20 2808+12 2611-08 2515-21 281036 281246 282054
RKS              2816    2815+13 2713-08 2816-21 262536 262745 293653
GJT              2810+23 2910+14 2810-07 2622-20 242435 251844 291854
FMN              0420+20 9900+14 2306-07 2309-19 990033 990044 071055
ABQ              1206+20 1005+11 0208-07 0206-18 360533 240744 230556
MBW              2206    2708+14 2616-07 2523-20 233536 233145 243256
DEN              2510+19 2107+11 9900-07 3211-19 271333 231544 252356
PUB              1610+20 1710+11 9900-07 2110-18 291734 292944 282657
ALS                      2407+12 9900-07 2006-19 260733 271143 291657
TCC      1708    1808+16 2206+08 0607-06 0909-18 291034 312243 301756
BFF      1826    1826+19 2121+12 2912-07 2807-20 271636 272645 263357
GLD      1619    1718+15 9900+11 2710-05 2616-18 251835 271545 281657
GCK      1514+21 1607+15 9900+11 9900-05 9900-18 220536 240646 291256
GAG      1511+20 1708+12 9900+08 0306-04 0509-18 990035 231944 243255
AMA      1812    2108+14 3007+08 0907-04 0712-18 990034 251744 242155
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DATA BASED ON 141200Z
VALID 151200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    9900+19 2306+11 2828-08 2927-21 273236 283544 283953
BCE                      3010+13 2310-07 3011-20 301735 301743 302153
LND              3009+18 2912+10 2717-10 2815-22 282136 292545 293653
RKS              2713    2716+10 3043-09 2939-22 284136 294144 294652
GJT              2606+18 2706+12 3121-08 3224-21 292335 282543 292853
FMN              2608+17 2910+12 3412-07 2905-19 262235 281944 311753
ABQ              2410+16 2909+10 0219-07 3305-18 990033 280744 291755
MBW              2814    2918+11 2723-09 2516-21 252637 263545 273653
DEN              3114+20 3116+12 2916-07 2517-21 252435 253545 273654
PUB              2612+18 3116+12 3416-07 2411-19 252234 263145 271955
ALS                      3012+12 3611-07 9900-19 262334 262845 291254
TCC      2423    2611+17 9900+08 9900-05 9900-18 990033 230643 241457
BFF      2112    2709+19 2810+11 2317-08 2318-21 232436 243846 264255
GLD      2126    9900+17 2206+11 2516-06 2323-18 241934 241944 262156
GCK      2215+21 2905+15 9900+10 2206-05 2211-18 290635 340544 261156
GAG      2316+20 9900+14 9900+08 9900-05 1109-18 990035 360644 260855
AMA      2421    2607+15 0207+07 1010-05 1010-18 361333 321043 292056
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