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NZUS99 KBOU 161510
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0905 MDT Wednesday, July 16, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 161456Z 14005KT 7SM -RA BKN013 OVC024 18/16 A3016 RMK AO2
RAB54 SLP148 P0000 60000 T01830156 53004
METAR KFNL 161356Z 13008KT 6SM BR OVC009 18/17 A3014 RMK AO2 RAB06E38
SLP139 P0000 T01780167
SPECI KFNL 161318Z AUTO 15006KT 6SM -RA BR OVC012 17/16 A3015 RMK AO2
RAB06 P0000
METAR KGXY 161456Z 12008KT 10SM BKN014 BKN022 OVC046 19/16 A3015 RMK
AO2 SLP170 T01940156 53004
SPECI KGXY 161440Z 14007KT 10SM BKN014 BKN047 19/16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KGXY 161356Z 10005KT 10SM SCT016 OVC024 18/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01830156
METAR KLMO 161455Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM OVC012 19/16 A3017 RMK AO2 T01940155
METAR KLMO 161435Z AUTO 10006KT 7SM OVC010 19/15 A3017 RMK AO2 T01880153
METAR KLMO 161415Z AUTO 12006KT 7SM OVC010 19/16 A3016 RMK AO2 T01910161
METAR KBDU 161455Z AUTO 07006KT 7SM OVC004 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 161435Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC004 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 161415Z AUTO 07005KT 7SM OVC006 17/16 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 161455Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM OVC020 18/16 A3013 RMK AO2 CIG
018V022 T01840162
METAR KEIK 161435Z AUTO 11008KT 9SM SCT010 OVC019 18/16 A3013 RMK AO2
CIG 017V022 T01800160
METAR KEIK 161415Z AUTO 11008KT 9SM OVC009 18/16 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG
007V010 T01800163
KBJC 161502Z 1615/1712 08006KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015
TEMPO 1615/1617 OVC005
FM161800 06006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100 BKN150
FM162000 04008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 35005KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200=
METAR KBJC 161445Z 10006KT 10SM OVC004 18/16 A3017
METAR KBJC 161345Z 08007KT 10SM OVC002 18/16 A3018
METAR KBJC 161251Z 36005KT 10SM OVC008 18/16 A3018
KDEN 161441Z 1615/1718 10007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN150
TEMPO 1615/1617 BKN020
FM162100 13011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 13011KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 09007KT P6SM FEW005 SCT015 BKN200
FM171200 19009KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220
FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KDEN 161453Z 11007KT 10SM FEW035 SCT110 BKN200 19/14 A3015 RMK
AO2 SLP133 T01890139 50002
SPECI KDEN 161419Z 12009KT 10SM SCT014 BKN040 BKN150 18/13 A3016 RMK AO2
T01830133
METAR KDEN 161353Z 10008KT 10SM FEW007 OVC012 17/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01720133
KBKF 161321Z 1609/1715 07006KT 9999 SCT008 BKN016 BKN024 OVC036
QNH3005INS
BECMG 1615/1616 00000KT 8000 -RA BKN009 OVC018 QNH3011INS
BECMG 1623/1700 09010G22KT 8000 +TSRA SCT018 BKN027CB
OVC065 QNH3004INS
BECMG 1706/1707 18003KT 8000 -SHRA BKN019 OVC028
QNH3020INS
BECMG 1713/1714 16003KT 8000 BR SCT010 BKN018 QNH3015INS
TX26/1622Z TN16/1712Z
METAR KBKF 161458Z VRB05KT 8SM SCT009 SCT016 BKN055 BKN150 19/14 A3016
RMK AO2A SLP137 T01940144 50005
SPECI KBKF 161424Z 12006KT 10SM FEW009 SCT016 BKN065 BKN150 18/14 A3016
RMK AO2A SLP137
METAR KBKF 161358Z 10007KT 10SM SCT009 BKN016 OVC025 17/14 A3017 RMK
AO2A SLP140 T01700144
KAPA 161127Z 1612/1712 03007KT P6SM SCT006 BKN015
TEMPO 1612/1615 SCT003 BKN006
FM161700 10006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100 BKN150
FM162100 14010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM170100 17010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 1701/1706 6SM
-SHRA BR SCT010 BKN025
FM170600 11007KT P6SM FEW010 SCT025 BKN200
FM171000 17008KT P6SM FEW015 SCT220
METAR KAPA 161453Z 09005KT 10SM BKN015 BKN035 18/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01830144 51002
SPECI KAPA 161449Z 11004KT 10SM BKN015 BKN035 18/14 A3018 RMK AO2
SPECI KAPA 161418Z 09006KT 10SM SCT012 BKN034 18/14 A3018 RMK AO2
T01780144
METAR KMNH 161455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN008 OVC019 15/12 A3027 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 161435Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN006 OVC017 15/12 A3027 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 161415Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM OVC004 14/12 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161455Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW009 OVC016 18/16 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 161435Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM BKN008 OVC013 17/16 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 161415Z AUTO 06009KT 9SM OVC008 17/16 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC014 19/16 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161435Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN010 OVC015 18/16 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 161415Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM BKN008 BKN070 18/16 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR KAKO 161453Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM FEW019 SCT050 19/14 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP147 T01890144 50001
SPECI KAKO 161440Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM FEW008 SCT018 BKN050 18/15 A3012
RMK AO2 T01830150
SPECI KAKO 161423Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT008 BKN016 18/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T01780150
METAR KLIC 161455Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM OVC012 17/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01720133 51016
METAR KLIC 161355Z AUTO 01014G20KT 10SM OVC013 17/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP133 T01670139
METAR KLIC 161255Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC010 17/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01670139
METAR K2V5 161455Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM SCT013 OVC019 19/15 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 161435Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM SCT013 OVC019 18/15 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 161415Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM OVC014 18/16 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 161453Z AUTO 02013G21KT 8SM OVC003 16/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01610150 51023
METAR KITR 161353Z AUTO 01014KT 5SM BR OVC003 16/15 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01560150
METAR KITR 161253Z AUTO 02013KT 3SM BR OVC002 16/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01560150
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Fort Collins - 05:43:46 MDT / 20:29:06 MDT
Denver - 05:45:44 MDT / 20:26:16 MDT
Sterling - 05:36:04 MDT / 20:21:58 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/16/25 14:49 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...237/019
25000 FT MSL...244/023
24000 FT MSL...249/022
22000 FT MSL...254/022
20000 FT MSL...254/023
19000 FT MSL...272/023
18000 FT MSL...266/028
13000 FT MSL...257/013
12600 FT MSL...267/015
12000 FT MSL...269/015
11100 FT MSL...282/015
11000 FT MSL...276/017
10000 FT MSL...308/015
10000 FT MSL...297/011
9000 FT MSL...301/010
9000 FT MSL...297/011
8100 FT MSL...303/006
8000 FT MSL...308/006
7000 FT MSL...196/005
6600 FT MSL...163/005
6000 FT MSL...097/008
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1139 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
As expected, stratus has developed across the terminals over the
past couple of hours, and is expected to persist through at least
15z. There has been some reduced visibilities along with lower
ceilings (generally BKN004-006) closer to the Wyoming border, and
a couple of hours of IFR to perhaps LIFR conditions are possible
this morning before the stratus deck lifts and scatters out.
Convection is still expected to develop near 20-21z and spread
across the terminals through the afternoon hours. Some stronger
storms are still possible in the mid/late afternoon hours.
Additional showers or storms may redevelop this evening.
More uncertainty to the forecast by tonight/Thursday AM, with some
guidance hinting at stratus or fog redeveloping overnight. Did add
a mention of a FEW/SCT low clouds but didn`t have the confidence
to go with any lower prevailing conditions. We should see a return
to consistent VFR conditions sometime Thursday morning.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 161455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 15/00 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 15/00 A3057 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 161415Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM SCT120 14/00 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 161455Z 01012KT 10SM BKN160 BKN220 20/13 A3020 RMK AO2A
SLP127 T01960128 51011
METAR KAFF 161355Z 01016KT 10SM FEW020 SCT180 19/13 A3019 RMK AO2A
SLP121 T01850127
METAR KAFF 161255Z 36009G16KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3019 RMK AO2A SLP124
T01630123
KCOS 161120Z 1612/1712 32006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM161800 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM162000 14015KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB PROB30 1620/1623 3SM
-TSRAGR BKN030CB
FM170000 08012KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100
FM170500 01010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
METAR KCOS 161454Z 34010KT 10SM FEW150 BKN250 22/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02220128 51010 $
METAR KCOS 161354Z 34014KT 10SM FEW150 SCT250 19/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01940122 $
METAR KCOS 161254Z 34009KT 10SM FEW150 SCT250 17/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01720111 $
METAR KABH 161455Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM SCT180 20/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02000122 52015
METAR KABH 161355Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM OVC180 18/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01770138
METAR KABH 161255Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01600112
METAR KFLY 161455Z AUTO 36011G17KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3024 RMK AO2 T01980117
METAR KFLY 161435Z AUTO 35013G19KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3024 RMK AO2 T01850120
METAR KFLY 161415Z AUTO 35014G23KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3023 RMK AO2 T01780119
KFCS 161200Z 1612/1718 31009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3008INS
BECMG 1615/1616 17009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3009INS
BECMG 1618/1619 17012G18KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS SCT100 BKN120CB
QNH3004INS
TEMPO 1621/1701 17035G45KT 4800 +TSRAGR BKN050CB OVC080
BECMG 1702/1703 31009KT 9000 SHRA BKN080 OVC120 QNH3011INS
BECMG 1708/1709 17006KT 3200 BR OVC005 QNH3015INS
BECMG 1714/1715 31009KT 9999 NSW BKN008 QNH3012INS
TX31/1619Z
TN14/1708Z
METAR KFCS 161455Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM FEW200 23/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02330129 52012 $
METAR KFCS 161355Z AUTO 33014G19KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01950125 $
METAR KFCS 161255Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01790093 $
KPUB 161120Z 1612/1712 03007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM161700 14010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM162200 05012G22KT P6SM -TSRA OVC070CB
TEMPO 1622/1701 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM170200 08015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN110
FM170400 35008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
METAR KPUB 161453Z 03008KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02280111
51017 $
METAR KPUB 161353Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02110122
$
METAR KPUB 161253Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111 T01830128
METAR KVTP 161455Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 15/M35 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161435Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 14/M37 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161415Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 13/M37 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 161454Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02330072 51015 $
METAR KTAD 161354Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02060067 $
METAR KTAD 161254Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01670067 $
METAR KSPD 161456Z AUTO 35016KT 24/16 A3003 RMK AO1 SLP097 T02390161
53015
METAR KSPD 161356Z AUTO 35012KT 22/16 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP090 T02220156
METAR KSPD 161256Z AUTO 29008KT 20/11 A2998 RMK AO1 SLP080 T02000111
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Burlington - 05:36:11 MDT / 20:14:18 MDT
Pueblo - 05:48:29 MDT / 20:20:47 MDT
Lamar - 05:40:58 MDT / 20:12:17 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/16/25 14:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
23000 FT MSL...215/010
22000 FT MSL...186/012
21000 FT MSL...178/015
16600 FT MSL...016/008
16000 FT MSL...347/011
15000 FT MSL...348/008
14300 FT MSL...317/006
14000 FT MSL...311/006
13000 FT MSL...284/007
12400 FT MSL...246/004
12000 FT MSL...219/008
11000 FT MSL...199/009
10900 FT MSL...197/008
10000 FT MSL...160/006
9700 FT MSL...123/004
9000 FT MSL...111/004
8600 FT MSL...140/003
8000 FT MSL...058/006
7800 FT MSL...055/007
7000 FT MSL...014/012
7000 FT MSL...015/011
6400 FT MSL...012/013
6000 FT MSL...006/014
5900 FT MSL...008/012
5700 FT MSL...005/012
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1053 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 450 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Showers and thunderstorms will be possible at all 3 taf sites
later this afternoon and early evening. Some small hail and
gusty winds will be possible with the storms. Best chance will
be late afternoon and early evening. Otherwise anticipate VFR
conditions will diurnal wind flow.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 161453Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02220056 53000
METAR KCAG 161353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01720067
METAR KCAG 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01440072
METAR KSBS 161455Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3020 RMK AO1 T01760050
METAR KSBS 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3020 RMK AO1 T01700045
METAR KSBS 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3020 RMK AO1 T01570043
METAR KC07 161455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161435Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 161415Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02170050 52003
METAR KEEO 161353Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01940050
METAR KEEO 161253Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01670044
METAR K20V 161455Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161435Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 161455Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3034 RMK AO2 T01420058
METAR KGNB 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3035 RMK AO2 T01360051
METAR KGNB 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 12/04 A3035 RMK AO2 T01210044
METAR KC99 161443Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM SCT120 12/01 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161421Z AUTO 28007G15KT 10SM SCT120 11/00 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161400Z AUTO 29009G14KT 10SM SCT120 11/00 A3049 RMK AO2
KGJT 161233Z 1613/1712 10009KT 6SM FU FEW110 SCT250
FM161600 16006KT 6SM FU FEW130 FEW250
FM161800 28010G18KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM170100 30009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM170300 02007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KGJT 161453Z 12010KT 4SM FU SCT038 26/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02610056 53001
SPECI KGJT 161429Z 11011KT 4SM FU FEW031 26/04 A3003 RMK AO2
T02610044
SPECI KGJT 161428Z 11010KT 8SM FU FEW029 26/04 A3003 RMK AO2
T02610044
KRIL 161120Z 1612/1712 09006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161600 27006KT 6SM FU FEW120 FEW250
FM161800 32012G22KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1619/1622 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA BKN120CB
FM170100 17008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM170700 08005KT 6SM FU FEW100 SCT250
METAR KRIL 161453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02330061 50000
METAR KRIL 161353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02060056
METAR KRIL 161253Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM FEW110 19/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01940039
METAR K5SM 161455Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/02 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 161435Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/01 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 161415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/01 A3051 RMK AO2
KEGE 161120Z 1612/1712 11005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM161400 00000KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM161800 28012G20KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1623 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170100 34009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170600 VRB02KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
METAR KEGE 161456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135 T01940044
58004 $
METAR KEGE 161356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP136 T01830044
$
METAR KEGE 161256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01610033 $
KASE 161120Z 1612/1712 20006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161800 34012G19KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1623 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA OVC100CB
FM170100 28005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170300 18006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170700 16005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KASE 161453Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01830056
58001
METAR KASE 161353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01560050
METAR KASE 161253Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP119 T01330044
METAR KLXV 161453Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01330033 51004
METAR KLXV 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01060022
METAR KLXV 161253Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00560017
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Rangely - 05:59:58 MDT / 20:42:34 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:01:55 MDT / 20:38:48 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:51:00 MDT / 20:35:53 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 14:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...236/027
26000 FT MSL...257/023
25000 FT MSL...261/022
24000 FT MSL...257/022
13000 FT MSL...270/024
12000 FT MSL...241/016
11700 FT MSL...284/014
11100 FT MSL...272/016
11000 FT MSL...271/017
10400 FT MSL...268/016
10200 FT MSL...271/015
10100 FT MSL...270/016
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 546 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Expect mostly VFR conditions through the TAF period though smoke
from local wildfires will have minor impacts on visibilities at most
TAF sites along and south of the I-70 corridor. Widely scattered
showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop around 18Z favoring
the higher terrain, and will last to about 01Z before diminishing
with a few lingering showers continuing through 06Z. Primary threats
from these storms are lightning and strong outflow winds gusting 45
kts.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 161455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 24/05 A3010 RMK AO2 T02400053
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3010 RMK AO2 T02350051
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 161415Z AUTO 06006KT 7SM CLR 23/06 A3011 RMK AO2 T02270059
PWINO
KMTJ 161120Z 1612/1712 13007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM161800 33010KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM162100 33010G19KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT200
FM162300 25010G19KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
FM170200 06008KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250
FM170500 14006KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
METAR KMTJ 161453Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02500050 50003
METAR KMTJ 161353Z AUTO 15006KT 9SM CLR 19/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01890061
METAR KMTJ 161253Z AUTO 15006KT 9SM CLR 18/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01830039
METAR KGUC 161456Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01560050 50006 $
METAR KGUC 161356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01280050 $
METAR KGUC 161256Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01060044 $
METAR K7BM 161452Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 161432Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 17/02 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 161412Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM BKN110 16/01 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 161455Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 16/03 A3032 RMK AO2 T01610028 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 161435Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 15/03 A3032 RMK AO2 T01530030 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 161415Z AUTO 32003KT CLR 15/03 A3032 RMK AO2 T01500026 PWINO
METAR KANK 161455Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM FEW120 17/05 A3027 RMK AO2 T01740046
51009 $
METAR KANK 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT120 16/04 A3027 RMK AO2 T01620044
$
METAR KANK 161415Z AUTO 33003KT 8SM CLR 15/05 A3028 RMK AO2 T01460052
$
METAR KMYP 161455Z AUTO 29015KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161435Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM SCT080 11/00 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161415Z AUTO 30017KT 10SM SCT080 10/00 A3070 RMK AO2
KTEX 161125Z 1612/1712 13004KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM161800 29006G15KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150 PROB30 1618/1621
VRB25G45KT 6SM -SHRA BKN090 BKN100
FM162200 29009KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1700/1703
VRB20G35KT 6SM -SHRA BKN090 BKN100
FM170400 13004KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KTEX 161455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 161447Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 161427Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 161407Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02110061 51008
METAR KCEZ 161353Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01780061
METAR KCEZ 161253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01500050
KDRO 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161800 30012G22KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM161900 26010G18KT 6SM FU FEW110 SCT200 PROB30 1619/1622
VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB
FM162200 33013G22KT 6SM FU SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 1700/1702
VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN110CB
FM170200 35009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM170600 09005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KDRO 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01940061 51007
METAR KDRO 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01330067
METAR KDRO 161253Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01170056
METAR KPSO 161455Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 161435Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 161415Z AUTO 23002KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3064 RMK AO2
KALS 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
FM161800 10010KT P6SM SCT200
FM162000 27012G22KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 PROB30 1620/1623 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM170200 15010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
FM170600 14005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KALS 161252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00890050
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Vail - 05:51:35 MDT / 20:31:35 MDT
Durango - 06:04:06 MDT / 20:31:10 MDT
Alamosa - 05:55:38 MDT / 20:23:40 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 14:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...236/027
26000 FT MSL...257/023
25000 FT MSL...261/022
24000 FT MSL...257/022
13000 FT MSL...270/024
12000 FT MSL...241/016
11700 FT MSL...284/014
11100 FT MSL...272/016
11000 FT MSL...271/017
10400 FT MSL...268/016
10200 FT MSL...271/015
10100 FT MSL...270/016
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 546 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Expect mostly VFR conditions through the TAF period though smoke
from local wildfires will have minor impacts on visibilities at most
TAF sites along and south of the I-70 corridor. Widely scattered
showers with embedded thunderstorms will develop around 18Z favoring
the higher terrain, and will last to about 01Z before diminishing
with a few lingering showers continuing through 06Z. Primary threats
from these storms are lightning and strong outflow winds gusting 45
kts.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 161120Z 1612/1712 19003KT P6SM VCSH FEW120
FM162000 28010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB PROB30 1621/1623
VRB10G20KT P6SM -TSRA OVC080CB
FM170300 20006KT P6SM BKN110
METAR KPGA 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 27/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02670083 51011 $
METAR KPGA 161353Z AUTO 13003KT 6SM HZ CLR 26/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02560094 $
METAR KPGA 161253Z AUTO 34003KT 6SM HZ CLR 26/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02560089 $
METAR KRQE 161453Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01940078 53010
METAR KRQE 161353Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01780078
METAR KRQE 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01670072
Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/16/25 14:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...170/013
23000 FT MSL...175/011
22000 FT MSL...178/013
21000 FT MSL...173/016
20000 FT MSL...169/017
19000 FT MSL...164/022
18700 FT MSL...168/014
18000 FT MSL...168/021
17000 FT MSL...154/028
16500 FT MSL...139/007
16000 FT MSL...155/025
15000 FT MSL...144/017
14000 FT MSL...147/025
13000 FT MSL...145/019
11000 FT MSL...338/012
10800 FT MSL...349/011
10000 FT MSL...318/011
10000 FT MSL...002/015
9200 FT MSL...312/015
9000 FT MSL...315/016
8600 FT MSL...301/013
8000 FT MSL...268/015
7900 FT MSL...266/015
7500 FT MSL...294/012
7500 FT MSL...243/015
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1141 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...Wednesday 16/12Z through Thursday 17/12Z...SHRA/TSRA is
expected to develop N/E of KCMR-KPAN line after 19Z, then gradually
move southwest through 06Z. Some lingering SHRA will be possible
thereafter. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic winds will be
possible in and around TS. HZ/FU possible near KGCN/KPGA due to
nearby wildfires. Otherwise, VFR conditions with winds SW-NW 5-15 kts
with gusts 20-25 kts in the afternoon.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 17/12Z through Saturday 19/12Z...Widespread
SHRA/TSRA continues, with strongest storms likely between 18Z-04Z
each afternoon/evening. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty, erratic
winds will be possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VFR conditions
with W/SW winds 5-15 kts on Thursday, becoming S/SW on Friday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 161450Z 1615/1718 14007KT P6SM SCT120
FM161800 32011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM170300 15008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KSLC 161454Z 17005KT 10SM FEW140 SCT230 27/10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP089
ACC SE-S T02720100 51015 $
METAR KSLC 161354Z 10005KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 25/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP083
ACSL DSNT E T02500078 $
METAR KSLC 161254Z 00000KT 10SM FEW180 23/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP079 T02280067
$
KVEL 161120Z 1612/1712 24009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM161800 23012G20KT P6SM OVC250
FM162100 26009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM162300 36008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM170400 30006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KVEL 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02390089 51003
METAR KVEL 161353Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02170078
METAR KVEL 161253Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01890078
METAR KPUC 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02500033 51010
METAR KPUC 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02220028
METAR KPUC 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01830022
KCNY 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161800 26008KT P6SM BKN250
FM162000 28014G25KT P6SM BKN250
FM170000 30010G18KT 6SM FU FEW140 SCT250
FM170500 15006KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT250
METAR KCNY 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP080
T02890050 52007
METAR KCNY 161353Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078
T02670044
METAR KCNY 161253Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02500039
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/16/25 15:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...234/026
10000 FT MSL...252/017
9900 FT MSL...258/012
9000 FT MSL...258/016
9000 FT MSL...260/008
8200 FT MSL...253/003
8000 FT MSL...248/005
7600 FT MSL...233/002
7000 FT MSL...072/004
6900 FT MSL...052/005
6800 FT MSL...081/002
6600 FT MSL...058/004
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1003 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist at the KSLC terminal
through this period. Drainage flow is currently taking hold with
northwesterly winds expected to develop around 18-19z. Following
this, drainage flow will occur once again around 04z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are settling in
across all terminals this morning. While VFR conditions will persist
across the majority of our TAF sites, particularly KBCE and KCDC
following 19z. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible near
these sites with gusty and erratic winds possible at and near the
terminals. Following sunset, VFR conditions will settle in across
all sites once again.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 161122Z 1612/1712 18010KT P6SM SCT080
FM161600 24012KT P6SM SCT100
FM161800 25015G25KT P6SM FEW100
FM170400 29009KT P6SM SKC
FM170600 17006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 161453Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01940061 51008
METAR KEVW 161353Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01500061
METAR KEVW 161253Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01330056
KRKS 161120Z 1612/1712 08006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
FM161730 29014G24KT P6SM FEW200 PROB30 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170200 21012KT P6SM SCT200
FM170600 15006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 161454Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01830083 51005
METAR KRKS 161354Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM FEW120 15/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01500089
METAR KRKS 161254Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01220089
KRWL 161131Z 1612/1712 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120
FM161600 24009KT P6SM SCT120
FM161800 26015G23KT P6SM SCT120
FM162000 27016G24KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT
3SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 06008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 161453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01830094 56002
METAR KRWL 161353Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01560100
METAR KRWL 161253Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM BKN110 14/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01390100
KLAR 161131Z 1612/1712 17008KT P6SM SCT120
FM161700 27010KT P6SM SCT120
FM162000 31012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1621/1702
VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 15015G23KT P6SM SCT100
FM171000 17010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KLAR 161453Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM FEW100 18/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP114
60000 T01830078 51002
METAR KLAR 161353Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM BKN100 14/11 A3019 RMK AO2 RAB07E22
SLP112 P0000 T01440111
METAR KLAR 161253Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 12/09 A3022 RMK
AO2 SLP123 T01220094
KCYS 161250Z 1613/1712 13008KT 1/2SM FG OVC002
TEMPO 1613/1614 6SM BR BKN006
FM161400 14008KT 6SM BR OVC007
FM161500 15008KT P6SM BKN015
FM161700 14012G20KT P6SM BKN050
FM161900 12012G20KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1621/1702 VRB15G28KT
2SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170800 10010KT P6SM BKN007
METAR KCYS 161453Z 16006KT 1/4SM FG VV002 14/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01440139 50001 RVRNO
SPECI KCYS 161416Z 15008KT 1/2SM FG VV002 14/14 A3017 RMK AO2 T01390139
RVRNO
METAR KCYS 161353Z 14007KT 1/4SM FG VV002 14/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01390139 RVRNO
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1204 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 455 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Showers and isolated thunderstorms are ongoing over northern
portions of the CWA this morning. These showers have pushed east past
KCOD and KWRL terminals, but will likely impact KBYG from 12Z to 15Z.
VLIFR to LIFR conditions are in place at KJAC and KCOD, with conditions
expected to improve at KJAC after sunrise and VFR conditions returning
by 16Z. LIFR to MVFR ceilings will remain in place across northern
portions throuygh 18Z/19Z. MVFR ceilings are expected to develop over
the Wind River Basin after sunrise, with VFR conditions returning by 17Z/18Z.
Showers and thunderstorms will redevelop over southern portions this
afternoon, impacting KRKS between 21Z and 01Z. Wind gusts around 25 kt
will also impact terminals west of the Divide, except KJAC. Clouds
will scatter out across the west this afternoon, with SKC skies in place
for most areas by sunset this evening. Lingering SCT-BKN FL040 clouds over
portions of Johnson/Natron counties through the TAF period.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1142 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Low CIGs and areas of fog/mist have moved in over most of the
High Plains, leading to MVFR to IFR conditions this morning at
all terminals east of the Laramie range. Occasional LIFR will
also continue for the next few hours at KCYS and KSNY. In
addition, showers will produce areas of moderate rainfall near
KCDR and KAIA for a few more hours. CIGs may temporarily lift
during periods of rainfall. Expect gradual improvement to MVFR
by mid morning, and VFR by early afternoon as CIGs lift and
break up.
Attention shifts back to thunderstorms for the afternoon hours
with several rounds of storms expected across the area. The
highest probability for storms is at KCYS and KLAR, but all
terminals will have the potential to see aviation impacts due to
thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. The strongest storms
will be between about 21z and 03z. Heavy rainfall, gusty/erratic
winds, lightning, and hail are all possible. Expect this
activity to clear out late in the evening, before low CIGs surge
in again towards Thursday morning.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 161455Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM OVC003 16/16 A3015 RMK AO2
T01600155
METAR KIBM 161435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC003 16/16 A3015 RMK AO2
T01590156
METAR KIBM 161415Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC003 16/15 A3014 RMK AO2
T01570154
KSNY 161131Z 1612/1712 03010KT 4SM -RA BR OVC003
FM161300 04008KT 6SM BR OVC008
FM161500 05008KT P6SM OVC012
FM161800 07010KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1622/1703 VRB20G35KT 2SM
TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 12010KT P6SM SCT100
FM171000 15008KT 6SM BR OVC008
METAR KSNY 161453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC005 16/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01610144 58006
SPECI KSNY 161423Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC005 16/14 A3010 RMK AO2
T01560144
METAR KSNY 161353Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM OVC004 15/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01500144
METAR KOGA 161455Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM OVC009 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2
T01840155
METAR KOGA 161435Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM OVC009 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2
T01810155
METAR KOGA 161415Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM OVC009 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2
T01790155
METAR KIML 161453Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM BKN010 OVC022 19/16 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP154 T01890156 50011
SPECI KIML 161443Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM BKN010 OVC022 19/16 A3007 RMK AO2
CIG 008V013 T01890156
SPECI KIML 161405Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM OVC008 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2 CIG
007V012 T01780161
KMCK 161120Z 1612/1712 04009KT P6SM OVC007
FM161400 04011KT P6SM OVC015
FM162100 05012KT P6SM BKN035
FM170200 04013G22KT P6SM BKN015 PROB30 1706/1709 4SM -TSRA
OVC015CB
FM171000 06008KT P6SM BKN005
METAR KMCK 161453Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM OVC016 20/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02000161 51008
METAR KMCK 161353Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM OVC015 19/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01940161
METAR KMCK 161253Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM OVC010 18/16 A2999 RMK AO2 CIG
008V013 SLP127 T01830161
North Platte (KLNX) 07/16/25 14:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
5000 FT MSL...335/006
4700 FT MSL...356/008
4100 FT MSL...018/006
4000 FT MSL...351/010
3600 FT MSL...009/011
3400 FT MSL...006/011
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 620 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
For the KLBF terminal: Expect IFR ceilings this morning around
700 FT AGL, lifting to MVFR ceilings of 1200 to 2500 FT AGL this
afternoon. Skies will remain cloudy tonight with ceilings
falling back to around 1500 FT AGL overnight. For the KVTN
terminal: IFR ceilings of 400 to 700 FT AGL will continue this
morning before increasing to 1300 to 2000 FT AGL this
afternoon. Ceilings will increase further to 3000 to 5000 FT AGL
before falling to 1500 FT AGL overnight tonight. Some patchy
fog will impact the terminal through 15z this morning with
visibilities as low as 4 miles.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 161133Z 1612/1712 01010KT 6SM BR OVC004
FM161600 02011KT P6SM OVC015
FM161900 06012G20KT P6SM SCT045
FM170200 05011G25KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 1702/1705 3SM TSRA
OVC015CB
FM170600 09010KT P6SM OVC005
METAR KGLD 161453Z AUTO 04014G21KT 10SM OVC007 17/16 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP137 T01720156 51013
SPECI KGLD 161405Z AUTO 03012G20KT 10SM OVC005 17/16 A3004 RMK AO2
T01670156
METAR KGLD 161353Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM OVC004 17/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01670156
KGCK 161120Z 1612/1712 19010KT P6SM FEW250
FM161500 24009KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 1622/1702 4SM -TSRA
BKN040CB
FM170200 09010KT 6SM -TSRA OVC035CB
FM170600 02011KT P6SM OVC010
METAR KGCK 161454Z 27008KT 8SM CLR 25/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02500189
53012
METAR KGCK 161354Z 20009KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP093
T02390189
METAR KGCK 161254Z 17006KT 8SM CLR 21/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02110189
METAR KLBL 161456Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP104
6//// T02720189 51008 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161356Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 25/19 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02500189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161256Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02220189 PNO $
METAR KEHA 161455Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3000 RMK AO2
T02800139
METAR KEHA 161435Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3000 RMK AO2
T02740132
METAR KEHA 161415Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A2998 RMK AO2
T02720156
Goodland (KGLD) 07/16/25 14:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...259/013
14900 FT MSL...259/013
14000 FT MSL...260/012
10000 FT MSL...205/010
9300 FT MSL...166/009
9000 FT MSL...148/005
8000 FT MSL...027/015
8000 FT MSL...029/012
7000 FT MSL...030/018
7000 FT MSL...029/019
6200 FT MSL...026/021
6000 FT MSL...024/022
5300 FT MSL...020/021
5000 FT MSL...018/021
4800 FT MSL...018/020
4200 FT MSL...015/021
4100 FT MSL...014/021
4000 FT MSL...013/022
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/16/25 14:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...005/012
16000 FT MSL...006/014
15000 FT MSL...005/013
14000 FT MSL...352/013
13900 FT MSL...352/012
13000 FT MSL...346/014
12000 FT MSL...164/006
11700 FT MSL...162/006
11000 FT MSL...145/006
10000 FT MSL...144/006
9800 FT MSL...129/006
9000 FT MSL...124/005
8300 FT MSL...168/004
8000 FT MSL...180/005
7100 FT MSL...196/015
7000 FT MSL...209/019
6000 FT MSL...219/020
5900 FT MSL...221/022
5100 FT MSL...226/021
5000 FT MSL...225/022
4300 FT MSL...233/019
4000 FT MSL...233/018
3700 FT MSL...238/014
3200 FT MSL...220/012
3000 FT MSL...221/011
3000 FT MSL...221/011
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1111 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 501 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
For KGLD & KMCK... Rough aviation conditions are forecast for
most of the period. Ceilings are forecast to remain around
400-900ft for a majority of the morning between 12-18Z, with
some slight improvement to 1500-2500ft possible after 15Z.
Adding to the problems is that there are still some outflows
from overnight storms that may temporarily improve conditions,
only to have them degrade again shortly after.
Between 18Z and 01Z, there is a chance that the ceilings could
lift above 3000ft and VFR conditions prevail. Still may need to
watch for a pop up shower or storm and wind gusts could reach
20-30 kts from the south. After 01Z, storms are possible as
clusters develop west of the terminals and move east. The
ceilings are also forecast to lower back below 2000ft, with
ample moisture remaining in the area. Once storms pass, ceilings
should lower to around 500ft. Fog will also be possible, with
visibilities around 1-3SM.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1005 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 503 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Main focus this morning will be on chance for thunderstorms
today and early tonight followed by low clouds (IFR conditions)
spreading into southwest Kansas after midnight behind a cold
frontal passage.
A stalled surface boundary across southwest Kansas will be the
primary forcing mechanism for afternoon thunderstorms developing
after 2 PM. Short term models are coming into better agreement
that this boundary will likely be located south of Hays, between
Dodge City and Garden City, by late today. This results in a
30% chance of thunderstorms at these TAF sites this afternoon. A
higher chance (60-80%) of thunderstorms is expected across all
of southwest Kansas after 00Z Thursday. This is due to an upper
level trough exiting the Rockies and crossing western Kansas.
BUFR soundings, HREF ceiling probabilities, and LAMP guidance
all indicate VFR conditions today, with VFR ceilings developing
this afternoon (9000 to 15000ft AGL). Ceilings are expected to
lower to 2500 to 4000 ft AGL after 00Z Thursday. After 06Z there
is a greater than 60% chance of ceilings falling below 1000 ft
AGL as gusty north winds develop behind a cold frontal passage.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 161120Z 1612/1712 20010KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 14010KT P6SM FEW230 PROB30 1700/1703 4SM TSRA BR
BKN230CB
FM170400 09009KT 6SM -TSRA BR BKN120CB
FM170600 01009KT 6SM SHRA BR BKN080 PROB30 1706/1712 4SM TSRA
BR OVC025CB=
METAR KGUY 161453Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02720172 51006
METAR KGUY 161353Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02500167
METAR KGUY 161253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP079
T02170167
KDHT 161120Z 1612/1712 20009KT P6SM FEW250
FM170100 15009KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 1701/1704 4SM TSRA BR
BKN240CB
FM170400 05009KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1710/1712 4SM TSRA BR
OVC025CB
METAR KDHT 161453Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP097
T02610167 51005
METAR KDHT 161353Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP097
T02280167
METAR KDHT 161253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02000167
Amarillo (KAMA) 07/16/25 15:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...075/015
15000 FT MSL...038/016
14800 FT MSL...037/016
14000 FT MSL...040/017
13000 FT MSL...049/018
12600 FT MSL...052/017
12000 FT MSL...049/014
11000 FT MSL...027/012
10700 FT MSL...025/011
10000 FT MSL...009/010
9200 FT MSL...344/005
9000 FT MSL...301/004
8000 FT MSL...253/009
8000 FT MSL...251/009
7000 FT MSL...226/014
7000 FT MSL...222/012
6100 FT MSL...201/015
6000 FT MSL...199/014
5300 FT MSL...211/015
5000 FT MSL...220/015
4700 FT MSL...219/013
4200 FT MSL...224/013
4000 FT MSL...223/013
4000 FT MSL...222/013
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1058 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 449 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
VFR conditions expected to prevail through 00Z Thursday for KDHT
and KGUY, 06Z Thursday for KAMA. During the overnight period
thunderstorm chances increase after 00Z Thu mainly across the
northern combined OK/TX Panhandle. Conditions from heavy rain and
even low clouds going into 12Z tomorrow may fall to IFR even LIFR
are times. Winds will should remain southerly until a
front/outflow boundary move in from the north along with the
thunderstorm activity bringing winds to the north to easterly.
Some of the storms may be strong to severe with torrential
rainfall.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 161137Z 1612/1712 09007KT P6SM FEW200
FM161900 28011G19KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 PROB30 1702/1706
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN120
FM170600 08010KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KFMN 161453Z 13003KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02330061
51008 $
METAR KFMN 161353Z 09006KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02000056
$
METAR KFMN 161253Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01940050
$
KLVS 161137Z 1612/1712 02006KT P6SM FEW200
FM161700 14009KT P6SM FEW120
TEMPO 1620/1623 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170200 07010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200 PROB30 1703/1706
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN040
FM170600 03011KT P6SM BKN060 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 161453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/ A3020 RMK AO2 SLP106 T0211 51008
$
METAR KLVS 161353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/ A3020 RMK AO2 SLP109 T0178 $
METAR KLVS 161253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/ A3019 RMK AO2 SLP113 T0139 $
METAR KRTN 161453Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02330117 50005
METAR KRTN 161353Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01780100
METAR KRTN 161253Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01330083
METAR KCAO 161455Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02500139 51007
METAR KCAO 161355Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02330144
METAR KCAO 161255Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02000133
Albuquerque (KABX) 07/16/25 14:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...010/003
17100 FT MSL...057/005
17000 FT MSL...073/035
15000 FT MSL...034/005
14800 FT MSL...310/006
13000 FT MSL...300/006
13000 FT MSL...032/010
12000 FT MSL...338/007
11500 FT MSL...353/010
11000 FT MSL...006/017
10300 FT MSL...005/010
10000 FT MSL...001/014
9200 FT MSL...356/011
9000 FT MSL...345/013
8500 FT MSL...336/009
8000 FT MSL...331/010
7700 FT MSL...009/007
7000 FT MSL...053/007
7000 FT MSL...037/007
6500 FT MSL...054/006
6300 FT MSL...036/007
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 538 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Light winds and VFR conditions will prevail this morning. Storms
will develop over the high terrain of western and northern NM
around 18Z and increase in coverage through the afternoon. Storm
motion will be slow and erratic, driven mainly by outflow
boundaries. Gusts of 30 to 40 kts will be commonplace with these
outflow boundaries. A backdoor front will intrude from the
northeast around 00Z, surging south and westward overnight. Storms
may initiate along the boundary and continue past 06Z in the
northeast quadrant of the state. Gusty east winds (20 to 35 kts)
are likely at KABQ at the tail end of the TAF period from this
backdoor front as it surges through the gaps of the central
mountain chain.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 161800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2411+17 2520+10 2621-10 2715-22 300937 251445 253253
BCE 2609+10 2611-09 2416-21 232735 234243 254252
LND 2110+10 2626+08 2831-09 2727-22 283138 263545 264054
RKS 2609 2719+09 2833-10 2626-21 262837 254046 264453
GJT 2708+19 2715+11 2617-08 2521-21 233936 254344 254652
FMN 2909+18 3410+11 2105-08 2412-19 242733 253942 263954
ABQ 3305+18 0208+12 9900-08 2113-17 221932 242142 301954
MBW 9900 2618+08 2630-10 2538-21 254736 255346 265353
DEN 2208+15 2507+11 2520-08 2629-20 253535 264144 264253
PUB 2605+16 2305+11 2510-07 2516-19 242334 272844 263153
ALS 9900+11 2306-07 2314-19 242933 264043 273253
TCC 2008 1909+18 9900+11 9900-07 2212-16 251632 282342 281754
BFF 1105 9900+09 2719+08 2633-09 2543-21 255336 265345 265352
GLD 0513 1706+18 2312+10 2516-07 2425-18 242335 272644 263353
GCK 9900+19 1915+18 2010+10 2305-07 2213-18 231734 262243 272653
GAG 2312+21 9900+15 9900+09 9900-05 2312-16 261233 261542 271653
AMA 2010 2405+16 0706+09 9900-06 2308-15 281832 302842 261653
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3012+19 2920+11 2624-08 2514-21 290936 281845 262654
BCE 3014+12 2810-08 2216-20 224233 234442 243852
LND 9900+12 2515+10 2725-09 2722-21 263337 263946 254554
RKS 2417 2919+11 2920-09 2820-21 243335 234045 254155
GJT 3315+20 2913+12 2415-07 2523-19 244534 245244 254653
FMN 2913+22 3011+13 9900-07 1912-18 242832 243942 252453
ABQ 9900+22 9900+13 1706-06 2310-17 232031 222042 270854
MBW 9900 2807+10 2736-09 2733-20 273936 264845 254752
DEN 1415+14 0906+08 3034-07 2545-19 246033 246143 245153
PUB 1410+15 2217+10 2415-07 2523-17 263731 264241 284253
ALS 2405+11 2319-06 2523-16 252732 252942 263154
TCC 1611 1711+20 1809+11 3206-06 2708-15 242131 242342 232255
BFF 1216 1615+10 2710+07 2824-09 2848-20 256435 256945 266653
GLD 0913 9900+17 2408+11 2712-07 2521-19 263834 264143 264752
GCK 1119+22 1716+16 2311+11 2409-06 2621-17 283933 273943 273653
GAG 1612+23 9900+15 0207+10 9900-05 2716-16 282932 283343 263054
AMA 1511 1610+17 9900+09 3105-05 2708-15 261931 272642 272455
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2211+18 2415+11 2918-09 2709-21 251136 252745 253453
BCE 3409+10 1209-08 2314-19 223633 224243 243753
LND 2817+15 2930+10 2923-08 2930-21 273938 265046 275354
RKS 2821 2725+10 2916-07 2917-20 262936 264245 264654
GJT 2405+16 9900+10 3008-08 2518-19 244733 245443 254653
FMN 3511+15 9900+11 1918-08 2116-17 212032 203042 212254
ABQ 1009+17 2006+10 1915-06 2119-17 192131 192542 182854
MBW 2522 2731+09 2822-07 2922-20 263736 265545 265555
DEN 2706+16 3011+10 3020-07 2731-18 265133 245843 245454
PUB 2011+12 2709+09 3014-06 2626-17 242732 223242 223955
ALS 2707+10 2909-06 2521-17 222132 222642 213254
TCC 1007 2608+17 2612+10 9900-06 2213-16 201631 202042 212654
BFF 1822 2220+12 2614+08 2715-09 2825-20 264735 266544 256554
GLD 2106 2110+13 9900+08 3217-06 2825-18 263732 254142 234855
GCK 2610+17 2326+12 2228+07 2613-07 3026-15 282631 262641 243855
GAG 2515+20 9900+13 2005+07 2312-05 2912-16 282330 272841 252254
AMA 2520 2307+16 2605+08 2406-05 2109-16 261030 231442 232254
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