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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1105 MDT Monday, July 14, 2025


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

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 KFNL 141556Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02720133

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 KGXY 141456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02280139
        50002

METAR KLMO 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3013 RMK AO2
       T03060102
METAR KLMO 141635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3014 RMK AO2 T02990108
METAR KLMO 141615Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3015 RMK AO2 T02930102

METAR KBDU 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        W AND NW
METAR KBDU 141635Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NW
METAR KBDU 141615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3014 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 141655Z AUTO 13005KT 9SM CLR 29/10 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        W AND NW T02910097
METAR KEIK 141635Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 28/11 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        W AND NW T02840107
METAR KEIK 141615Z AUTO 09006KT 9SM CLR 27/12 A3012 RMK AO2 T02730121

KBJC 141404Z 1414/1512 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN120
      TEMPO 1414/1416 VRB10G25KT
     FM141600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
     FM141800 07007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 PROB30 1421/1501
      VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
     FM150400 30006KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 141645Z 13004KT 10SM SCT100 29/08 A3017
METAR KBJC 141555Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT180 26/08 A3019
SPECI KBJC 141447Z 05004G15KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3020

KDEN 141508Z 1415/1518 19013KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
     FM141600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM141900 13007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 PROB30 1421/1502
      VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150200 21010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM151400 25008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM151700 34009KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220
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
METAR KDEN 141453Z 19013KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 SCT220 28/08 A3017 RMK
        AO2 SLP122 T02780083 50002


KBKF 141404Z 1414/1515 18009KT 9999 FEW150 FEW200
      QNH3018INS
      BECMG 1414/1415 21003KT 9999 SCT110 FEW160 QNH3018INS
      BECMG 1501/1502 02003KT 8000 SHRA BKN100 QNH3007INS
      BECMG 1505/1506 18010G20KT 9999 NSW FEW170 FEW240 QNH3010INS
      BECMG 1508/1509 19009KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS TX32/1420Z
      TN22/1414Z
METAR KBKF 141558Z 22010KT 10SM FEW130 FEW160 SCT220 30/08 A3016 RMK
        AO2A SLP118 T02980076
METAR KBKF 141458Z 21007KT 10SM FEW130 FEW160 SCT220 25/09 A3018 RMK
        AO2A SLP129 T02450088 50004

KAPA 141122Z 1412/1512 17008KT P6SM SCT220
     FM141500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM141900 14008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 PROB30 1421/1502
      VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM150200 17014KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
     FM150400 19010KT P6SM SCT220
     FM151100 23008KT P6SM FEW220
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 KAPA 141453Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW120 SCT140 SCT220 27/07 A3021 RMK
        AO2 SLP138 T02720067 50002

METAR KMNH 141655Z AUTO 16011G16KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 141635Z AUTO 16011G17KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 141615Z AUTO 17011G16KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 141655Z AUTO 15015G20KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141635Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141615Z AUTO 13011G16KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3010 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 141655Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141635Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141615Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3008 RMK AO2

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 KAKO 141453Z AUTO 20014G21KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02720144 50006

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 KLIC 141455Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T02390161 50002



METAR K2V5 141655Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 141635Z AUTO 17012G16KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 141615Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3010 RMK AO2

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
METAR KITR 141453Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T02610178 51004

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 16:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...151/015
                  12600 FT MSL...157/018
                  12000 FT MSL...156/017
                  11200 FT MSL...169/015
                  11000 FT MSL...169/016
                  10000 FT MSL...169/017
                   9900 FT MSL...170/016
                   9000 FT MSL...172/016
                   8900 FT MSL...177/016
                   8100 FT MSL...176/015
                   8000 FT MSL...176/015
                   7300 FT MSL...175/012
                   7000 FT MSL...182/016
                   6700 FT MSL...184/010
                   6200 FT MSL...184/014
                   6000 FT MSL...196/013
                   5900 FT MSL...191/013

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 513 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR through the TAF period. Drainage winds this morning will
become more variable over the next several hours as a weak/diffuse
cyclone attempts to organize near the terminals. Guidance tries to
place that pretty close to DEN by 18z, though some statistical
guidance firmly keeps a southeast wind at DEN/APA through the day.
If north/northeast winds do develop chances are speeds would be
light.
Afternoon convection is still expected to develop across the
foothills before shifting into the I-25 corridor near/after 21z
(perhaps aided by the aforementioned cyclone/convergence zone).
Soundings indicate deep mixing with modest instability, but plenty
of DCAPE to support gusty winds with any showers or storms that
develop this afternoon. Convection should diminish by 03z with a
return to typical drainage winds likely Monday night into Tuesday
morning.


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

METAR K4BM 141655Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 141635Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 141615Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3069 RMK AO2

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 $
METAR KAFF 141455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T02280112 58000

KCOS 141120Z 1412/1512 05006KT P6SM FEW150 BKN250
     FM141700 16009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM142000 15012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 PROB30 1421/1501
      VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150200 29013KT P6SM BKN080 BKN150
     FM150500 35007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM150700 02006KT P6SM FEW200
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 KCOS 141454Z 14004KT 10SM SCT120 SCT250 23/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T02280117 58002 $

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 KABH 141455Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T02450124 50000

METAR KFLY 141655Z AUTO 18010G16KT 140V210 10SM CLR 28/08 A3031 RMK
        AO2 T02820082
METAR KFLY 141635Z AUTO 14008G16KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3031 RMK AO2 T02720080
METAR KFLY 141615Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3032 RMK AO2 T02700085

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 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 $
METAR KFCS 141455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW140 23/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T02250121 50000 $

KPUB 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 BKN250
     FM141900 15012KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM142200 14012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 PROB30 1423/1502
      VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150300 32010KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200
     FM150700 30006KT P6SM FEW200
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 KPUB 141453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02330128
        50002

METAR KVTP 141655Z AUTO 25010G14KT 10SM CLR 17/M37 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141635Z AUTO 24010G15KT 10SM CLR 17/M35 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141615Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 16/M34 A3069 RMK AO2

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 KTAD 141454Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T02560128 55000 $


METAR KLAA 141453Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T02890183 58003

METAR KSPD 141656Z AUTO 13007KT 29/14 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP143 T02940144
METAR KSPD 141556Z AUTO 17006KT 28/16 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP147 T02830161
METAR KSPD 141456Z AUTO 19006KT 26/19 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP152 T02610189
       58002

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 17:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...357/011
                  14200 FT MSL...350/009
                  14000 FT MSL...332/009
                  13000 FT MSL...347/003
                  12400 FT MSL...299/004
                  12000 FT MSL...294/005
                  11000 FT MSL...272/008
                  10900 FT MSL...273/010
                  10000 FT MSL...250/014
                   9600 FT MSL...244/012
                   9000 FT MSL...221/013
                   8600 FT MSL...210/013
                   8000 FT MSL...185/012
                   7800 FT MSL...181/012
                   7000 FT MSL...166/012
                   7000 FT MSL...164/012
                   6400 FT MSL...152/011
                   6000 FT MSL...151/012
                   5900 FT MSL...155/013
                   5700 FT MSL...157/013

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0906 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 302 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR conditions are expected at all three TAF sites (KALS, KCOS,
KPUB) for the next 24 hours. Winds will remain light and variable
overnight. Scattered to broken mid and upper-level cloud decks will
persist through much of the forecast period. Another round of
showers and thunderstorms will be possible (30% chance) at all three
stations tomorrow, mainly after 21Z and persisting into the evening
before clearing after 04/05Z.


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

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 KCAG 141453Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T02390056 50001


METAR KSBS 141655Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3028 RMK AO1 T02620060
METAR KSBS 141635Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3028 RMK AO1 T02470046
METAR KSBS 141615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3029 RMK AO1
       T02280042

METAR KC07 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 19/01 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 19/02 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141615Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3060 RMK AO2


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 KEEO 141453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02110050 51005

METAR K20V 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 141635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 141615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3037 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        E T02020083
METAR KGNB 141635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        E T01940085
METAR KGNB 141615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3045 RMK AO2 T01840083


METAR KC99 141641Z AUTO 31009G17KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT N
METAR KC99 141620Z AUTO 30009G18KT 10SM BKN110 17/02 A3063 RMK AO2
        LTG DSNT N
METAR KC99 141600Z AUTO 30010G16KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 16/03 A3063 RMK
        AO2

KGJT 141139Z 1412/1512 08012KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 14008KT 6SM FU SKC
     FM141800 27010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM150200 29007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
     FM150500 11011KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
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
METAR KGJT 141453Z 12016KT 8SM CLR 27/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02720056
        50009

KRIL 141139Z 1412/1512 12005KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 29008G18KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM150200 16010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM150800 15004KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
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 KRIL 141453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02330056 50007

METAR K5SM 141655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 141635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 141615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/00 A3065 RMK AO2

KEGE 141139Z 1412/1512 12004KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM141300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 25010G20KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 PROB30 1418/1421 4SM
      -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM150200 08006KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
     FM150600 11003KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
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
        $
METAR KEGE 141456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01780039
        50000 $

KASE 141139Z 1412/1512 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 34008G18KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150 PROB30 1418/1421 4SM
      -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM150200 25007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
     FM150600 19010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
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 KASE 141553Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02280033


METAR KLXV 141653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        S SLP155 T02170006
METAR KLXV 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T01890017
METAR KLXV 141453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T01500028 58000

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 16:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...266/012
                  13400 FT MSL...295/019
                  13000 FT MSL...277/018
                  12500 FT MSL...275/020
                  12000 FT MSL...274/020
                  11700 FT MSL...273/020
                  11100 FT MSL...271/019
                  11000 FT MSL...271/018
                  10400 FT MSL...249/010
                  10200 FT MSL...270/015
                  10100 FT MSL...254/009

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 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 33/05 A3019 RMK AO2 T03300049
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 141635Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 32/05 A3019 RMK AO2 T03150050
        PWINO
METAR KAJZ 141615Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T03010052
        PWINO

KMTJ 141139Z 1412/1512 13008KT 6SM FU FEW130 FEW250
     FM141500 VRB05KT 6SM FU FEW250
     FM141900 32008KT 6SM FU FEW130 FEW250
     FM142300 16010G20KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
     FM150300 14008KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
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 KMTJ 141453Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T02560067 50006

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 KGUC 141456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP217
        T01610050 50003 $

METAR K7BM 141653Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT120 21/04 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NW
METAR K7BM 141633Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 21/04 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 141613Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3056 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 141655Z AUTO 10004KT CLR 23/05 A3040 RMK AO2 T02280046 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 141635Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 21/04 A3040 RMK AO2 T02110041 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 141615Z AUTO 06003KT CLR 20/05 A3042 RMK AO2 T02040045
       PWINO

METAR KANK 141655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW140 24/10 A3034 RMK AO2 T02430096
        $
METAR KANK 141635Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM FEW130 23/09 A3035 RMK AO2 T02280090
        $
METAR KANK 141615Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3035 RMK AO2 T02150075
        $

METAR KMYP 141655Z AUTO 27008G16KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 141635Z AUTO 27011G19KT 240V300 10SM CLR 13/01 A3083 RMK
        AO2
METAR KMYP 141615Z AUTO 27008G16KT 10SM SCT095 12/01 A3083 RMK AO2


KTEX 141139Z 1412/1512 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
     FM141800 30007KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1418/1422 4SM -TSRA
      BKN100CB
     FM142200 15006KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1422/1424 4SM -TSRA
      BKN100CB
     FM150500 13004KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KTEX 141655Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 141635Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 141615Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3052 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 141647Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 141627Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 141607Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO

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
METAR KCEZ 141453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T02670056 58001

KDRO 141139Z 1412/1512 VRB05KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
     FM142000 35011G20KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 PROB30 1420/1424 4SM
      -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM150200 05007KT P6SM BKN110
     FM150500 04004KT P6SM SCT110
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 KDRO 141453Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP192
        T01940056 50004

METAR KPSO 141655Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 141635Z AUTO 23008KT 200V260 10SM CLR 23/03 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 141615Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3044 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 141655Z AUTO 22007KT 190V250 10SM SCT090 13/02 A3076 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCPW 141635Z AUTO 23010G15KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 141615Z AUTO 23008G16KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3076 RMK AO2

KALS 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
     FM141800 20007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM142000 25012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 PROB30 1422/1501 -TSRA
      BKN050CB
     FM150200 16008KT P6SM BKN080 BKN120
     FM150700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
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
METAR KALS 141452Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP200
        T01830072 50002

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 16:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...266/012
                  13400 FT MSL...295/019
                  13000 FT MSL...277/018
                  12500 FT MSL...275/020
                  12000 FT MSL...274/020
                  11700 FT MSL...273/020
                  11100 FT MSL...271/019
                  11000 FT MSL...271/018
                  10400 FT MSL...249/010
                  10200 FT MSL...270/015
                  10100 FT MSL...254/009

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 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 36007KT P6SM FEW150
     FM150100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
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 KPGA 141453Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T02891011 51009

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
METAR KRQE 141453Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T02330039 51008

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1048 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION...Monday 14/12Z through Tuesday 15/12Z...VFR conditions.
ISO-SCT -SHRA/-TSRA from 19Z to 03Z, most numerous over the high
terrain. Winds VRB 5-15 kts with gusts to 20 kts in the afternoon.
Gusty, erratic out flow winds in and around TS.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 15/12Z through Thursday 17/12Z...Daily 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. Otherwise, VFR conditions with daytime winds W/SW 10-15 kts,
becoming VRB 5-10 kts overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 141447Z 1415/1518 18005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM141700 33007KT P6SM FEW150
     FM142000 33011G20KT P6SM FEW120
     FM150400 15006KT P6SM SCT120
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
        $
METAR KSLC 141454Z 14005KT 10SM FEW150 27/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02670039
        51007

KVEL 141139Z 1412/1512 28004KT P6SM SKC
     FM142000 33010G20KT P6SM FEW150 FEW200
     FM150200 29007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
     FM150600 28004KT P6SM SKC
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 KVEL 141453Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T02440033 51008

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
METAR KPUC 141453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02611022 51009

KCNY 141139Z 1412/1512 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM142000 28010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM150100 26009KT P6SM SKC
     FM150600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
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
METAR KCNY 141453Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T03000033 51011


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/14/25 16:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...310/007
                  20000 FT MSL...311/003
                  19000 FT MSL...033/002
                  17000 FT MSL...350/003
                  16000 FT MSL...288/012
                  15500 FT MSL...303/007
                  15000 FT MSL...285/011
                  14000 FT MSL...286/018
                  13000 FT MSL...271/018
                  12100 FT MSL...280/019
                  12000 FT MSL...270/025
                  11000 FT MSL...277/024
                  10900 FT MSL...278/024
                  10000 FT MSL...281/022
                   9800 FT MSL...282/021
                   9000 FT MSL...280/017
                   9000 FT MSL...288/020
                   8200 FT MSL...287/013
                   8000 FT MSL...275/015
                   7500 FT MSL...284/009
                   7000 FT MSL...272/006
                   6900 FT MSL...254/011
                   6800 FT MSL...272/007
                   6600 FT MSL...252/011

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 141627Z 1416/1512 24012KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 27015G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM150100 27012KT P6SM FEW100
     FM150600 22007KT P6SM SCT100=
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
METAR KEVW 141453Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T02000006 53004

KRKS 141120Z 1412/1512 25009KT P6SM SKC
     FM141830 28014G23KT P6SM FEW130
     FM150300 27009KT P6SM SKC
     FM150800 24008KT P6SM SKC
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
METAR KRKS 141454Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T02221011 51006

KRWL 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM141600 25010KT P6SM SKC
     FM141900 27015G25KT P6SM SCT200 PROB30 1422/1424 -RA BKN100
     FM150200 28010KT P6SM FEW200
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
METAR KRWL 141453Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T02500028 52005

KLAR 141120Z 1412/1512 18008KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 11006KT P6SM BKN150
     FM142000 18015KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB PROB30 1420/1424
      VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
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
METAR KLAR 141453Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T02220061 53002

KCYS 141120Z 1412/1512 21005KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 17010G15KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB PROB30 1420/1424
      VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150000 20010KT P6SM BKN200
     FM151000 24008KT P6SM SCT200
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
METAR KCYS 141453Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02390117
        50000

Riverton (KRIW) 07/14/25 16:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...253/002
                  13000 FT MSL...264/012
                  12800 FT MSL...271/014
                  12000 FT MSL...282/015
                  11300 FT MSL...281/014
                  11000 FT MSL...281/013
                  10000 FT MSL...296/011
                  10000 FT MSL...289/012
                   9000 FT MSL...001/003
                   8900 FT MSL...333/005
                   8100 FT MSL...003/003

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/14/25 17:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  34000 FT MSL...240/015
                  27000 FT MSL...283/016
                  23000 FT MSL...299/022
                  22000 FT MSL...290/018
                  21000 FT MSL...295/023
                  20000 FT MSL...310/013
                  20000 FT MSL...309/013
                  18000 FT MSL...294/024
                  13000 FT MSL...291/005
                  12000 FT MSL...287/005
                  11700 FT MSL...272/006
                  11000 FT MSL...227/005
                  10000 FT MSL...201/010
                   9500 FT MSL...197/011
                   9000 FT MSL...189/013
                   8600 FT MSL...173/011
                   8000 FT MSL...183/015
                   7900 FT MSL...173/012
                   7300 FT MSL...172/011
                   7000 FT MSL...170/011
                   6700 FT MSL...180/015
                   6500 FT MSL...188/014

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1552 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 520 AM MDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR flight conditions are anticipated a majority of this TAF period
at all terminals. At KCOD, there is a chance (30%) of thunderstorms
between 20Z Monday and 02Z Tuesday and this is reflected in a
PROB30 group. Confidence in afternoon thunderstorms at all other
east of the Divide terminals and KJAC is around 10%-20% so
there is no mention in TAF at this time. Most
showers/thunderstorms will be virga and will be capable of
strong downdrafts and gusty outflows around 35-40kts. If a heavy
downpour directly impacts a terminal, a very brief period of
MVFR visibilities cannot be ruled out.
Otherwise expect breezy winds at all terminals with gusts around 20-
25kts at KJAC, KBPI, KPNA, 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 is too low (around 20%) so communicated
potential with a FEW030 at this time.
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 0628 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1107 PM MDT Sun Jul 13 2025
Quiet conditions overnight through the early morning hours with
mostly light and variable winds and clear skies. Some high clouds
are slowly moving out of the KLAR and KRWL terminals and clear skies
will return to these locations. Primary aviation concern this
afternoon will be strong to severe thunderstorms east of the Laramie
Range with KCYS, KBFF, KCDR, KSNY, and KAIA likely to see a line of
storms push through the terminals. Gusty winds will accompany this
line across the Nebraska Panhandle where terminals will gust 25 to
30kts, potentially higher.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 141655Z AUTO 18019G24KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3013 RMK AO2
       T03230125
METAR KIBM 141635Z AUTO 19017G23KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3013 RMK AO2
       T03180128
METAR KIBM 141615Z AUTO 19016G20KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3013 RMK AO2
       T03070130

KSNY 141120Z 1412/1512 20009KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 19013G20KT P6SM FEW200
     FM142000 15014G22KT P6SM FEW200
     FM150000 16015G25KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB PROB30 1500/1504
      VRB20G35KT 3SM -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM150400 17009KT P6SM BKN150
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 KSNY 141453Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02780144 51004

METAR KOGA 141655Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 32/20 A3007 RMK AO2
       T03190196
METAR KOGA 141635Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 31/20 A3008 RMK AO2
       T03120199
METAR KOGA 141615Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A3008 RMK AO2
       T03050208

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
METAR KIML 141453Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02610194 52001

KMCK 141120Z 1412/1512 21008KT P6SM SKC
     FM141700 16012G18KT P6SM SKC
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 $
METAR KMCK 141453Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02720178 50002

North Platte (KLNX) 07/14/25 16:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...005/017
                  14200 FT MSL...008/016
                  14000 FT MSL...010/015
                  13000 FT MSL...014/013
                  12000 FT MSL...356/005
                  12000 FT MSL...008/007
                  11000 FT MSL...296/002
                  10100 FT MSL...264/003
                  10000 FT MSL...230/004
                   9000 FT MSL...188/007
                   8600 FT MSL...191/008
                   8000 FT MSL...186/011
                   7400 FT MSL...190/013
                   7000 FT MSL...191/015
                   6300 FT MSL...197/014
                   6000 FT MSL...200/014
                   5500 FT MSL...200/013
                   5000 FT MSL...202/012
                   4700 FT MSL...202/012
                   4100 FT MSL...203/011
                   4000 FT MSL...201/011
                   3600 FT MSL...204/011
                   3400 FT MSL...206/011

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1112 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 612 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
For the KLBF terminal: Expect mainly clear skies today with a
few to scattered high clouds developing late this afternoon into
the evening hours. Winds will become southerly later this
morning with speeds around 10 KTS. For the KVTN terminal: Skies
will be mainly clear through 00z Tuesday with a few high clouds
around 25000 FT AGL. Clouds will increase this evening as
thunderstorms dissipate off to the west of the terminal. There
will be a brief period this evening with broken ceilings around
15000 FT AGL. Skies will then scatter out overnight with
ceilings around 25000 FT AGL. Winds will be from the south over
the next 24 hours with speeds ranging from 10 to 15 KTS.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 141120Z 1412/1512 19012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141600 16015G25KT P6SM SKC
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
METAR KGLD 141453Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02670172 53001

KGCK 141120Z 1412/1512 18007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141500 19012G20KT P6SM SKC
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 KGCK 141454Z 22008KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02560189
       51004

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 KLBL 141456Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP172
       6//// T02670189 58001 PNO $

METAR KEHA 141655Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02990157
METAR KEHA 141635Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02910170
METAR KEHA 141615Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02840173

Goodland (KGLD) 07/14/25 16:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...346/008
                  15000 FT MSL...004/011
                  14900 FT MSL...005/011
                  14000 FT MSL...018/011
                  13000 FT MSL...036/013
                  12600 FT MSL...040/014
                  12000 FT MSL...056/014
                  11000 FT MSL...080/009
                  10700 FT MSL...091/008
                  10000 FT MSL...130/002
                   9300 FT MSL...229/005
                   9000 FT MSL...219/006
                   8100 FT MSL...197/012
                   8000 FT MSL...186/014
                   7000 FT MSL...188/016
                   7000 FT MSL...189/016
                   6200 FT MSL...190/017
                   6000 FT MSL...191/016
                   5300 FT MSL...189/017
                   5000 FT MSL...188/017
                   4800 FT MSL...188/016
                   4200 FT MSL...188/017
                   4100 FT MSL...188/016
                   4000 FT MSL...190/016

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/14/25 16:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...057/013
                  14000 FT MSL...051/015
                  13900 FT MSL...051/014
                  13000 FT MSL...057/015
                  12000 FT MSL...059/013
                  11700 FT MSL...054/011
                  11000 FT MSL...061/013
                  10000 FT MSL...076/013
                   9800 FT MSL...071/012
                   9000 FT MSL...066/010
                   8300 FT MSL...080/009
                   8000 FT MSL...085/009
                   7100 FT MSL...109/010
                   7000 FT MSL...109/010
                   6000 FT MSL...138/008
                   5900 FT MSL...140/008
                   5100 FT MSL...158/007
                   5000 FT MSL...166/007
                   4300 FT MSL...168/007
                   4000 FT MSL...172/007
                   3700 FT MSL...179/006
                   3200 FT MSL...179/008
                   3000 FT MSL...178/008
                   3000 FT MSL...178/008

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1107 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 505 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, but could increase to around 15-20 kts with gusts up to
30 kts after 17Z. Between about 01-05Z, there is a 10% or less
chance that showers or storms could move over either terminal.
Showers and storms are forecast to move into Eastern Colorado,
but struggle to make it past the Colorado border.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1022 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 521 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites through late
evening. Light southerly winds through late morning will gradually
increase 10 to 20kt generally after 15-17Z as a developing lee side
trough of low pressure slowly strengthens in eastern Colorado.


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

KGUY 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141600 17006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141800 14007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM151100 18009KT P6SM FEW250=
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
METAR KGUY 141453Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02560178 58001

KDHT 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141700 20007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150000 15011KT P6SM FEW250
     FM150500 18009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 141653Z AUTO A3016 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KDHT 141553Z AUTO A3017 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO $
METAR KDHT 141453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T02500178 50000

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/14/25 16:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...037/013
                  16000 FT MSL...039/015
                  15000 FT MSL...039/014
                  14800 FT MSL...039/014
                  14000 FT MSL...021/012
                  13000 FT MSL...310/006
                  12600 FT MSL...293/006
                  12000 FT MSL...306/008
                  11000 FT MSL...336/011
                  10700 FT MSL...337/011
                  10000 FT MSL...329/009
                   9200 FT MSL...328/006
                   9000 FT MSL...318/005
                   8000 FT MSL...337/004
                   8000 FT MSL...337/004
                   7000 FT MSL...351/004
                   6900 FT MSL...351/004
                   6100 FT MSL...005/003
                   6000 FT MSL...004/003
                   5300 FT MSL...008/002
                   5000 FT MSL...022/002
                   4200 FT MSL...333/004
                   4000 FT MSL...340/004
                   4000 FT MSL...346/005

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1051 UTC Monday, July 14, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 439 AM CDT Mon Jul 14 2025
From 18Z to 00Z Tuesday, KAMA will have a slight chance at seeing
a thunderstorm. Since storms are expected to be isolated across
the southern Texas Panhandle this afternoon, KAMA has a good
chance at staying free from thunder. Therefore any mention of
thunder in the TAF has been left out at this time. VFR conditions
are expected to prevail for all three terminals through the next
24 hours. Any off chance that the potential for thunder increases
for KAMA some amendments, or changes in the next TAF issuance,
may be needed.


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

KFMN 141121Z 1412/1512 10010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM142000 20008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 PROB30 1422/1502
      04018G28KT -SHRA BKN120
     FM150200 08010KT P6SM BKN120
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
METAR KFMN 141453Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02390067
        50003


KLVS 141121Z 1412/1512 02005KT P6SM SCT200
     FM142000 16010G18KT P6SM FEW070 BKN200
     FM150300 20007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200 AMD NOT SKED
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 KLVS 141453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02061017
        52002

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 KRTN 141453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T02060150 53001

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
METAR KCAO 141455Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T02440172 58000

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/14/25 16:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...063/009
                  17100 FT MSL...061/018
                  17000 FT MSL...057/021
                  16000 FT MSL...054/020
                  15000 FT MSL...061/016
                  14800 FT MSL...062/014
                  14000 FT MSL...051/015
                  13000 FT MSL...288/014
                  13000 FT MSL...283/016
                  12000 FT MSL...003/008
                  11500 FT MSL...031/005
                  11000 FT MSL...022/006
                  10300 FT MSL...335/006
                  10000 FT MSL...307/007
                   9200 FT MSL...290/006
                   9000 FT MSL...292/005
                   8400 FT MSL...279/003
                   8000 FT MSL...270/004
                   7700 FT MSL...278/003
                   7000 FT MSL...296/005
                   7000 FT MSL...296/006
                   6500 FT MSL...138/002
                   6300 FT MSL...167/003

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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