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NZUS99 KBOU 181129
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0525 MDT Tuesday, March 18, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181056Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP961
T01001061
METAR KFNL 180956Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP960
T01061061
METAR KFNL 180856Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP966
T00891056 56025
METAR KGXY 181056Z 32003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP987 T00721061
METAR KGXY 180956Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP991 T00611056
METAR KGXY 180856Z 31004KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP994 T00831050
58023
METAR KLMO 181115Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM BKN120 06/M06 A2958 RMK AO2 T00551065
METAR KLMO 181055Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM SCT120 06/M07 A2959 RMK AO2 T00561071
METAR KLMO 181035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A2958 RMK AO2 T00531073
METAR KBDU 181115Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181055Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181035Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181115Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 T00681061
METAR KEIK 181055Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2957 RMK AO2 T00721060
METAR KEIK 181035Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2957 RMK AO2 T00781056
KBJC 181120Z 1812/1912 24016KT P6SM SCT200
FM181600 29025G40KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM182200 35025G40KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100 PROB30 1902/1906 -SHSN
BKN040
FM190600 01016G24KT P6SM BKN070 OVC120
METAR KBJC 181115Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2959 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 181055Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2960 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 181035Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2961 RMK AO2
KDEN 181120Z 1812/1918 21015KT P6SM FEW200
FM181400 23017G25KT P6SM SCT200
FM181600 25020G35KT P6SM SCT200
FM181900 29025G40KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM182200 35025G40KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100
FM190200 01020G35KT P6SM SCT040 OVC070 PROB30 1902/1906 -SHSN
BKN040
FM190900 01020G35KT P6SM BKN070 OVC120
METAR KDEN 181053Z 22005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP955 T00891072
METAR KDEN 180953Z 22011KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP961 T00941067
METAR KDEN 180853Z 24012KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP967 T01061056
58021
KBKF 180900Z 1809/1915 22009KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2956INS
BECMG 1814/1815 23020G25KT 9999 SKC 530005 QNH2953INS
BECMG 1815/1816 24025G45KT 9999 SKC 530005 QNH2949INS
BECMG 1818/1819 26020G35KT 9999 FEW095 SCT130 560005
QNH2940INS
BECMG 1903/1904 33020G40KT 9999 SKC 570005 QNH2969INS
BECMG 1909/1910 36015G35KT 9999 FEW040 BKN055 OVC085 530054
QNH2992INS
BECMG 1914/1915 34012G30KT 9999 SCT040 OVC060 530054
QNH3012INS TX15/1819Z TNM03/1912Z
METAR KBKF 181058Z 23015KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 10/M09 A2957 RMK AO2A
SLP950 T00951091
METAR KBKF 180958Z 23011KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2959 RMK AO2A SLP960 T00921079
METAR KBKF 180858Z 22014KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2962 RMK AO2A SLP967 T01031074
58019
KAPA 181120Z 1812/1912 25011KT P6SM FEW200
FM181300 23017G25KT P6SM SCT200
FM181600 25020G35KT P6SM SCT200
FM181900 29025G40KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM182300 35025G40KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100
FM190200 01020G35KT P6SM SCT040 OVC070 PROB30 1902/1906 -SHSN
BKN040
FM190900 01017G25KT P6SM BKN070 OVC120
METAR KAPA 181053Z 27011KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP974 T00941089
METAR KAPA 180953Z 26011KT 10SM FEW220 09/M08 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP976
T00941083
METAR KAPA 180853Z 21008KT 10SM FEW220 09/M07 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP988
T00891072 58026
METAR KMNH 181115Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181055Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181035Z AUTO 19011G17KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181115Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2954 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181055Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2954 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181035Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2955 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 181053Z AUTO 22015KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP975
T00721056
METAR KAKO 180953Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP977
T00781061
METAR KAKO 180853Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP987
T00561056 58024
METAR KLIC 181055Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP997
T10391072
METAR KLIC 180955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP996
T10111072
METAR KLIC 180855Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP008
T10171067 58019
METAR K2V6 181114Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181054Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181034Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181115Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181055Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181035Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP991
T00391067
METAR KITR 180953Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP994
T00391067
METAR KITR 180853Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP003
T00391067 56018
Sunrise/Sunset for 03/18/2025
Fort Collins - 07:05:57 MDT / 19:10:21 MDT
Denver - 07:05:31 MDT / 19:09:56 MDT
Sterling - 06:58:33 MDT / 19:02:56 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 03/18/25 11:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8100 FT MSL...202/002
8000 FT MSL...226/001
7300 FT MSL...161/004
7000 FT MSL...235/012
6600 FT MSL...187/012
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1104 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 501 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025
There is a significant threat of needing west all operations at
KDEN between about 16z and 22z. Gusty southwest winds will become
more WSW with gusts to 35 knots around 16z, then more WNW with
gusts to 40 knots after 19z. A cold front is expected 22z-23z with
winds turning north with gusts to 40 knots. VFR conditions are
expected, though there is a chance (40%) for snow showers this
evening that could require instrument approaches to KDEN.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 181115Z AUTO 15011G20KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181055Z AUTO 14014G18KT 10SM SCT090 M01/M12 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181035Z AUTO 13013G22KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 SCT120 00/M12
A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 181055Z AUTO 23016G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP962
T01111131
METAR KAFF 180955Z AUTO 20007G17KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP971
T00931119
METAR KAFF 180855Z AUTO 20017KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
22029/06 SLP974 T01171126 57025
KCOS 180807Z 1808/1906 23010KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/24035KT
FM181500 23028G38KT P6SM FEW200
FM182200 30025G35KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140
FM190200 34032G42KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN200
METAR KCOS 181054Z 08003KT 10SM FEW250 08/M11 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP977
T00831111 $
METAR KCOS 180954Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 10/M11 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP979
T01001106 $
METAR KCOS 180854Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW250 10/M10 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP995
T01001100 58022 $
METAR KABH 181055Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP007
T00281105
METAR KABH 180955Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP005
T00421099
METAR KABH 180855Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP021
T00601107 57018
METAR KFLY 181115Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A2968 RMK AO2 T00471115
METAR KFLY 181055Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2968 RMK AO2 T00561114
METAR KFLY 181035Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A2969 RMK AO2 T00481112
KFCS 180900Z 1809/1910 23010G20KT 9999 SCT140 560309
QNH2967INS
BECMG 1814/1815 25025G35KT 9999 BKN100 530009 560309
QNH2945INS
TEMPO 1817/1822 25035G45KT 9000 -SHRA 560009
BECMG 1821/1822 34015G25KT 9999 SCT060 BKN180 530309
QNH2945INS
BECMG 1904/1905 34020G30KT 9999 BKN060 620609 520003 530309
QNH2975INS TX15/1820Z TN04/1904Z
METAR KFCS 181055Z AUTO 24017G21KT 10SM CLR 12/M14 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP976
T01221137 $
METAR KFCS 180955Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 10/M12 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP992
T01001120 $
METAR KFCS 180855Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 10/M12 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP002
T01021124 57024 $
KPUB 180530Z 1806/1906 30009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
FM181000 16010KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25030KT
FM181500 25028G40KT P6SM FEW200
FM182300 29025G35KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
FM190400 35035G45KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KPUB 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP994
T00171094
METAR KPUB 180953Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP993
T00331089
METAR KPUB 180853Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP998
T00781078 56025
METAR KVTP 181115Z AUTO 24020G31KT 10SM OVC100 00/M16 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181055Z AUTO 25022G34KT 10SM OVC100 00/M16 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181035Z AUTO 25022G30KT 10SM OVC100 01/M16 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 181054Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 12/M14 A2970 RMK AO2 PK WND
25030/0958 SLP988 T01171144
METAR KTAD 180954Z AUTO 24020G30KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2972 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23032/0940 SLP991 T01331133
METAR KTAD 180854Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP009
T00611122 58026
METAR KLHX 181053Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP994
T00721100 $
METAR KLHX 180953Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP992
T00941100 $
METAR KLHX 180853Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP000
T01001100 58016 $
METAR KLAA 181053Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP998
T00441100
METAR KLAA 180953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP006
T00171106
METAR KLAA 180853Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP015
T00061117 58014
METAR KSPD 181056Z AUTO 25007KT 07/M09 A2967 RMK AO1 SLP997 T00721089
METAR KSPD 180956Z AUTO 24008KT 07/M09 A2968 RMK AO1 SLP002
T00671089
METAR KSPD 180856Z AUTO 24010KT 07/M09 A2971 RMK AO1 SLP010 T00671094
56016
Sunrise/Sunset for 03/18/2025
Burlington - 06:54:45 MDT / 18:59:11 MDT
Pueblo - 07:04:08 MDT / 19:08:35 MDT
Lamar - 06:56:07 MDT / 19:00:34 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 03/18/25 11:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7800 FT MSL...190/017
7000 FT MSL...188/015
6000 FT MSL...159/012
5900 FT MSL...226/013
5700 FT MSL...205/017
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0939 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 308 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025
VFR conditions expected at COS, PUB and ALS. With the gusty winds
throughout the TAF period, some reduced visibility will be possible
due to BLDU for KALS. There will also be showers that develops
in the region, which will lead to the possibility of some VCSH
at KALS and KCOS.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 M03/M06 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP006
T10281061
METAR KCAG 180953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP015
T10331061
METAR KCAG 180853Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP015
T10171056 56014
METAR KHDN 181056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP001
T00391078
METAR KHDN 180956Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP001
T00501072
SPECI KHDN 180945Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW001 03/M07 A2964 RMK AO2
METAR KSBS 181115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2962 RMK AO1 T00391090
METAR KSBS 181055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2962 RMK AO1 T00371087
METAR KSBS 181035Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A2962 RMK AO1 T00511087
METAR KC07 181115Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181055Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181035Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 181115Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2965 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181055Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2965 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181035Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2967 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 181053Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP973
T00501083
METAR KEEO 180953Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP974
T00671089
METAR KEEO 180853Z AUTO 20010G19KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP983
T00721083 58014
METAR K20V 181115Z AUTO 24014G27KT 10SM CLR 05/M18 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181055Z AUTO 23012G21KT 10SM SCT100 05/M17 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181035Z AUTO 24011G27KT 10SM SCT100 05/M17 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 181115Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 T00011090
METAR KGNB 181055Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT090 01/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 T00061084
METAR KGNB 181035Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC090 M01/M07 A2973 RMK AO2 T10101072
METAR KC99 181117Z AUTO 26012G22KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A2973 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181056Z AUTO 26010G20KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A2973 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181037Z AUTO 25009G18KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A2974 RMK AO2
KGJT 180625Z 1806/1906 21009KT P6SM FEW110 BKN200 WS020/21040KT
FM180900 16012G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 WS020/23040KT PROB30
1810/1812 4SM -SHRASN BKN045
FM181200 23019G28KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090
FM181800 30020G30KT 2SM -SHRASN OVC025
FM182100 31018G26KT 6SM -SHSNRA BKN060 BKN070 PROB30
1822/1904
4SM -SHSNRA OVC070
METAR KGJT 181053Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP991
T00891072
METAR KGJT 180953Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP994
T00671078
METAR KGJT 180853Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP002
T00721089 58003
KRIL 180658Z 1807/1906 21015G25KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/22040KT PROB30
1811/1812 4SM -SHRASN BKN035
FM181200 20011KT 6SM -SHRASN SCT060 BKN080
FM181400 24013KT 6SM -SHSNRA SCT050 BKN060
FM181600 26014KT 5SM -SHSNRA SCT025 BKN040
FM181800 26014KT 1SM -SHSN BKN015 BKN050
FM182000 29017G27KT 6SM -SHSN SCT030 BKN045 PROB30 1823/1905
4SM -SHSN BKN020 BKN030
METAR KRIL 181053Z AUTO 18013G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2964 RMK AO2 PK
WND 17026/0955 SLP990 T00941083 $
METAR KRIL 180953Z AUTO 19017G31KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2965 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19031/0953 SLP990 T01061089 $
METAR KRIL 180853Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2966 RMK AO2 PK WND
21034/0806 SLP994 T01111089 56007 $
METAR K5SM 181115Z AUTO 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181055Z AUTO 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181035Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M10 A2978 RMK AO2
KEGE 180826Z 1808/1906 24013G23KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200
FM181400 23016G24KT 6SM -SHSN SCT045 BKN070 WS020/22045KT
FM181600 24018G27KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN SCT035 BKN050
FM182100 26019G31KT 4SM -SHSN SCT040 BKN050
FM190000 28016G28KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060 PROB30 1900/1906 4SM
-SHSN BKN025
METAR KEGE 181056Z AUTO 23019G25KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25027/1011 SLP005 T00781083
METAR KEGE 180956Z AUTO 23023G29KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23030/0941 SLP001 T00831083
METAR KEGE 180856Z AUTO 23018G26KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23032/0825 SLP999 T00891083 56023
KASE 180549Z 1806/1906 16014KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC090
WS020/22040KT
FM181400 21014G26KT 5SM -SHSN SCT040 BKN050 WS020/23045KT
FM181700 30015G24KT 2SM -SHSN BR OVC040 WS020/22045KT
FM181900 32015G24KT 1SM -SHSN OVC015
FM182300 30013G25KT 6SM -SHSN SCT035 BKN045
FM190500 30010G18KT 5SM -SHSN BR BKN025 BKN035
METAR KASE 181053Z AUTO 24013G26KT 10SM FEW090 05/M11 A2972 RMK AO2
PK WND 24026/1053 SLP993 T00501111
METAR KASE 180953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN090 04/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP988
T00441094
METAR KASE 180853Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM OVC090 05/M07 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP992
T00501067 56020
METAR KCCU 181115Z AUTO 18019G37KT 140V240 2SM -SN CLR M02/M13 A2980
RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5
METAR KCCU 181055Z AUTO 18021G31KT 150V210 1 3/4SM -SN VV007 M02/M13
A2980 RMK AO2 VIS 1V5
METAR KCCU 181035Z AUTO 22019G30KT 180V250 2SM -SN CLR M02/M13 A2981
RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5
METAR KLXV 181053Z AUTO 24010G23KT 10SM FEW070 00/M13 A2978 RMK AO2
PK WND 20030/1032 SLP990 T00001128
METAR KLXV 180953Z AUTO VRB05G19KT 10SM BKN075 00/M10 A2980 RMK AO2
SLP990 T00001100
METAR KLXV 180853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 M01/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP996
T10061083 58027
Sunrise/Sunset for 03/18/2025
Rangely - 07:20:47 MDT / 19:25:12 MDT
Grand Junction - 07:19:53 MDT / 19:24:18 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:12:58 MDT / 19:17:21 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 03/18/25 11:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...235/048
16000 FT MSL...210/049
15000 FT MSL...218/048
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0945 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1151 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
Breezy southwesterly winds continue overnight across much of the
region, but an inversion is decoupling the low-level winds from
the southwesterly flow aloft setting up significant Low Level
Wind Shear (LLWS) for most TAF locations. Showers will spread
across the region west to east beginning about 08Z, initially
as virga that will mix gusty southwest winds down to the surface
with gusts of 30+ kts possible. Precipitation will reach the
ground mostly after 14Z lasting into the afternoon with strong
gusty southwest to west winds. Blowing snow will be an issue,
reducing visibility. Precipitation will scatter out from the
late afternoon into the evening with snow showers hanging on
over the higher terrain Tuesday night as a cold boundary pushes
south into the region. Expect MVFR to IFR conditions below ILS
break points at the mountain TAF sites with the shower activity.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 181115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2971 RMK AO2 T00501064
METAR KAJZ 181055Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2971 RMK AO2 T00501065
METAR KAJZ 181035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2972 RMK AO2 T00551061
KMTJ 180626Z 1806/1906 21010G20KT P6SM SCT110 WS020/22045KT
FM181000 18013KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250 WS020/22040KT PROB30
1811/1814 4SM -SHRASN BKN040
FM181400 22018KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1814/1816 4SM
-SHRASN BKN030
FM181600 23020KT 6SM -SHSNRA SCT040 BKN070
FM181800 29024G30KT 1SM -SHSN OVC025
FM182200 30022G34KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1822/1904 4SM -SHSN
OVC040
METAR KMTJ 181053Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND
23029/1014 SLP020 T00781072
METAR KMTJ 180953Z AUTO 22012G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2975 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24029/0855 SLP018 T00891083
METAR KMTJ 180853Z AUTO 21016G25KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2977 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22033/0816 SLP025 T01001089 55006
METAR KGUC 181056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP060
T10281044 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 180956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP071
T10221039 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 180856Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP076
T10061028 56022 FZRANO
METAR K7BM 181114Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM OVC060 00/M09 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181054Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 01/M09 A2977 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 181034Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN060 BKN070 OVC090 00/M07 A2978
RMK AO2
METAR KANK 181115Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A2971 RMK AO2 T00481124
$
METAR KANK 181055Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A2971 RMK AO2 T00551122
$
METAR KANK 181035Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A2971 RMK AO2 T00561120
$
METAR KMYP 181115Z AUTO 27023G29KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181055Z AUTO 27022G33KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181035Z AUTO 26025G34KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2991 RMK AO2
KTEX 180627Z 1806/1906 20015G25KT P6SM SCT080 WS020/23045KT PROB30
1810/1812 4SM -SHSN BKN015
FM181400 20014G23KT 4SM -SHSN BLSN BKN025 OVC030
WS020/22050KT
FM181600 26015G25KT 2SM -SHSN BLSN SCT020 OVC045
FM182000 28018KT 6SM -SHRASN SCT035 BKN040
FM190000 30018G33KT 6SM -SHSN BLSN SCT030 BKN060
FM190500 30011G21KT 6SM -SHSN SCT020 BKN030
METAR KTEX 181115Z AUTO 20015G23KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181055Z AUTO 20010G18KT 150V250 10SM CLR 02/M12 A2981 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 181035Z AUTO 20014G20KT 10SM CLR 02/M13 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181109Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181049Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M12 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181029Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M12 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 181053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP049
T00441072
METAR KCEZ 180953Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP053
T00561078
METAR KCEZ 180853Z AUTO 20013G19KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20026/0809 SLP059 T00831078 56006
KDRO 180549Z 1806/1906 04008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120 WS020/22045KT
FM180900 22006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN140
FM181400 23019G30KT 4SM -SHSN BLSN BKN025 OVC030
WS020/22050KT
FM181800 26026G36KT P6SM OVC050
FM182000 27020G39KT 2SM -SHSN BLSN SCT020 OVC030
FM190000 30018G33KT 6SM BLSN SCT030 BKN060
FM190500 30011G21KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030
METAR KDRO 181053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP087
T10111083
METAR KDRO 180953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP080
T00221089
METAR KDRO 180853Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP084
T00441094 56007
METAR KPSO 181115Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181055Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM FEW075 03/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181035Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT075 03/M11 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181115Z AUTO 22025G37KT 10SM BKN045 OVC100 M07/M12 A2990
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181055Z AUTO 22030G41KT 7SM OVC045 M07/M13 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181035Z AUTO 22024G38KT 7SM OVC045 M06/M13 A2991 RMK AO2
KALS 180958Z 1810/1906 20020G30KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 WS020/23035KT
FM181200 22022G32KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM181600 23035G45KT 6SM BLDU FEW060 SCT120 BKN200
FM182100 26035G45KT 6SM BLDU VCSH SCT060 BKN120
FM190100 30020G30KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KALS 181052Z AUTO 21021G33KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A2979 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21039/1015 SLP022 T00501117
METAR KALS 180952Z AUTO 21024G36KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A2979 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20036/0950 SLP015 T00611133
METAR KALS 180852Z AUTO 22011G19KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A2982 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21027/0817 SLP029 T00611133 56027
Sunrise/Sunset for 03/18/2025
Vail - 07:11:06 MDT / 19:15:31 MDT
Durango - 07:17:07 MDT / 19:21:36 MDT
Alamosa - 07:09:08 MDT / 19:13:36 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 03/18/25 11:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...235/048
16000 FT MSL...210/049
15000 FT MSL...218/048
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0945 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1151 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
Breezy southwesterly winds continue overnight across much of the
region, but an inversion is decoupling the low-level winds from
the southwesterly flow aloft setting up significant Low Level
Wind Shear (LLWS) for most TAF locations. Showers will spread
across the region west to east beginning about 08Z, initially
as virga that will mix gusty southwest winds down to the surface
with gusts of 30+ kts possible. Precipitation will reach the
ground mostly after 14Z lasting into the afternoon with strong
gusty southwest to west winds. Blowing snow will be an issue,
reducing visibility. Precipitation will scatter out from the
late afternoon into the evening with snow showers hanging on
over the higher terrain Tuesday night as a cold boundary pushes
south into the region. Expect MVFR to IFR conditions below ILS
break points at the mountain TAF sites with the shower activity.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 180520Z 1806/1906 24015G30KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
FM181200 27015G30KT P6SM VCSH SCT050
FM190100 31012G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 181053Z AUTO 29018G35KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 04/M01 A2975
RMK AO2 PK WND 29042/1017 RAB32E46 SLP044 P0000 T00441006
METAR KPGA 180953Z AUTO 23010G30KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2968 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24034/0923 SLP010 T01221044
METAR KPGA 180853Z AUTO 20010G25KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP024
T01221039 58021
METAR KRQE 181053Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP045
T00331044
METAR KRQE 180953Z AUTO 22012G20KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21028/0919 SLP042 T00561050
METAR KRQE 180853Z AUTO 21013G22KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP042
T00611056 56019
Flagstaff (KFSX) 03/18/25 11:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...228/069
13000 FT MSL...228/069
12000 FT MSL...219/062
11000 FT MSL...214/055
10000 FT MSL...216/045
9100 FT MSL...210/010
9000 FT MSL...209/030
7800 FT MSL...173/012
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0928 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION...Tuesday 18/06Z through Wednesday 19/06Z...Mainly VFR
expected. Gusty SW-NW winds at 30-40 kts, with stronger gusts
downwind of the higher terrain. SCT -SHRA/SHSN with MVFR
conditions, mainly along and north of KCMR-KFLG-KRQE line between
09Z-18Z.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 19/06Z through Friday 21/06Z...VFR expected
through the period. Lighter NE winds at 10-20 kts through
Wednesday, becoming SW at 10-20 kts with gusts to 30 kts on
Thursday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 180903Z 1809/1912 30012G20KT 2SM -SN SCT010 OVC020
FM181600 32015G24KT P6SM VCSH FEW010 SCT020 BKN040
FM190300 31006KT P6SM VCSH FEW010 SCT020 BKN040
METAR KSLC 181054Z 34006KT 1SM R16L/P6000FT -SN BR OVC004 00/00 A2976
RMK AO2 SLP061 P0010 T00000000 $
SPECI KSLC 181042Z 35007KT 1SM R16L/P6000FT -SN BR BKN004 OVC008 00/00
A2976 RMK AO2 P0008 T00000000 $
SPECI KSLC 181026Z 36007KT 3/4SM R16L/P6000FT -SN BR VV007 00/00 A2976
RMK AO2 P0006 T00000000
KVEL 180549Z 1806/1906 19009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 WS020/20035KT
FM181100 22008G18KT P6SM BKN060 OVC100
FM181500 25017KT 3SM -SHSN BLSN BKN015 OVC025
FM181900 28020G30KT 1SM -SHSN BLSN OVC020
FM182100 30022G30KT 3SM -SHSN BLSN SCT025 OVC030
FM190300 29017G25KT P6SM BLSN SCT020 BKN030
METAR KVEL 181053Z AUTO 26020G32KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 07/M02 A2957
RMK AO2 PK WND 28032/1049 SLP975 T00721022
METAR KVEL 180953Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM OVC090 07/M07 A2954 RMK AO2 SLP967
T00671067
METAR KVEL 180853Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN110 05/M06 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP980
T00501061 57011
METAR KPUC 181053Z AUTO 31011G18KT 10SM BKN100 OVC120 03/M05 A2963
RMK AO2 SLP018 T00331050
METAR KPUC 180953Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM FEW038 SCT050 04/M01 A2961 RMK
AO2 PK WND 24031/0916 SLP010 T00391011
METAR KPUC 180853Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 07/M06 A2960 RMK
AO2 PK WND 21032/0820 SLP001 T00671056 56015
KCNY 180828Z 1808/1906 22010G20KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 WS020/22040KT
FM181400 23024KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
FM181600 25023KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060
FM181800 30022KT P6SM SCT060 BKN070 PROB30 1818/1821 4SM
-SHRASN BKN050 BKN060 BKN070
FM190500 29019KT P6SM FEW070 FEW200
METAR KCNY 181053Z AUTO 21014G22KT 10SM BKN110 11/M06 A2958 RMK AO2
SLP982 T01061061
METAR KCNY 180953Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP992
T01001072
METAR KCNY 180853Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP002
T01001072 58009
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 03/18/25 11:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
45000 FT MSL...053/004
30500 FT MSL...033/004
30000 FT MSL...327/005
28000 FT MSL...020/005
26000 FT MSL...250/009
25000 FT MSL...254/010
24000 FT MSL...253/014
23800 FT MSL...253/014
22000 FT MSL...240/020
20400 FT MSL...274/020
20000 FT MSL...284/023
19000 FT MSL...300/025
18000 FT MSL...313/021
17700 FT MSL...314/020
17000 FT MSL...328/020
16000 FT MSL...337/018
15500 FT MSL...341/017
15000 FT MSL...343/017
14000 FT MSL...339/016
13600 FT MSL...335/015
13000 FT MSL...336/015
12100 FT MSL...329/015
12000 FT MSL...331/016
11000 FT MSL...327/019
10900 FT MSL...330/017
10000 FT MSL...327/023
9800 FT MSL...327/020
9000 FT MSL...323/026
9000 FT MSL...323/023
8200 FT MSL...321/024
8000 FT MSL...321/025
7600 FT MSL...323/022
7000 FT MSL...326/021
6900 FT MSL...330/020
6900 FT MSL...321/019
6600 FT MSL...326/019
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...IFR/LIFR will persist this morning as lake effect
snow continues near/over the terminal dropping VIS <1SM with CIGs
<1kft. This lake effect snow will begin to diminish during the mid
morning with gradual improvements to MVFR/VFR. CIGs will remain
lowered with mountain obscuration through noon before more snow
shower activity develops in the afternoon with more intermittent
IFR/LIFR conditions. Winds will remain out of the north through the
period.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...IFR/LIFR conditions will
persist through the mid morning as snow encompasses the airspace.
This snow will gradually taper off across the airspace after sunrise
with a gradual return to MVFR/VFR. Lake effect snow will persist
into the mid morning for areas southeast of the Great Salt Lake
before a dissipation by noon. Convective snow showers will develop
in the afternoon across the entire airspace with intermittent
IFR/LIFR conditions returning. Winds will remain out of the
northwest.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 180649Z 1807/1906 30015G25KT 1/2SM SN VV002
FM181500 32015G26KT P6SM SCT020 BKN030
FM182100 30020G26KT 2SM -SHSN SCT020 BKN030
FM190300 29010KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040=
SPECI KEVW 181117Z AUTO 25011KT 2SM -SN BR FEW009 OVC017 M02/M04 A2966
RMK AO2 P0000 T10221044
SPECI KEVW 181109Z AUTO 25012KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR FEW010 OVC015 M02/M04
A2966 RMK AO2 P0000 T10221044
METAR KEVW 181053Z AUTO 25012KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR FEW010 OVC014 M02/M04
A2966 RMK AO2 SLP008 P0000 T10221044
KRKS 181122Z 1812/1912 26015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN020
FM181500 30025G35KT 3SM -SHSN FEW018 OVC025
FM182000 32030G40KT P6SM OVC040 PROB30 1820/1901 3SM -SHSN
BKN030
FM190100 33015G25KT 1SM -SHSN OVC010
FM190600 30011KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040
SPECI KRKS 181101Z AUTO 24017KT 10SM BKN015 00/M03 A2958 RMK AO2
T00001028
METAR KRKS 181054Z AUTO 24015G20KT 10SM SCT017 01/M03 A2957 RMK AO2
SLP978 T00061028
METAR KRKS 180954Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2954 RMK AO2 SLP966
T00171067
KRWL 181120Z 1812/1912 23020G30KT P6SM SCT150 WS020/22050KT
FM181600 31020G30KT 1SM -SN BR OVC015
FM181900 32025G35KT 3SM -SN BR OVC025
FM190100 34013G23KT 4SM -SN BR OVC035
METAR KRWL 181053Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP957
T00391078
METAR KRWL 180953Z AUTO 19013G22KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP957
T00441078
METAR KRWL 180853Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP967
T00391067 56021
KLAR 181120Z 1812/1912 21015G25KT P6SM SKC WS020/23045KT
FM181500 23025G35KT P6SM BKN150
FM181900 31025G35KT P6SM BKN060
FM182300 32020G30KT 4SM -SN BR OVC025
FM190600 33013KT P6SM OVC040
METAR KLAR 181053Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP957
T00061078
METAR KLAR 180953Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP979
T10221083
METAR KLAR 180853Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP975
T10061083 58016
KCYS 181120Z 1812/1912 25015G25KT P6SM SKC WS020/25040KT
FM181800 25025G35KT P6SM OVC100
FM182100 34020G30KT P6SM OVC050
FM190100 36020G30KT 3SM -SN BR OVC025
FM190600 34020G30KT P6SM OVC040
METAR KCYS 181053Z AUTO 25015KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND
25026/1031 SLP949 T00891094
METAR KCYS 180953Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP961
T00611083
METAR KCYS 180853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP975
T00391083 57017
Riverton (KRIW) 03/18/25 11:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...219/051
20000 FT MSL...227/039
19400 FT MSL...228/042
19000 FT MSL...222/035
18000 FT MSL...214/034
17000 FT MSL...211/033
16800 FT MSL...226/035
16000 FT MSL...206/029
15000 FT MSL...225/036
14600 FT MSL...225/035
14000 FT MSL...223/034
13000 FT MSL...220/031
12800 FT MSL...218/028
12000 FT MSL...206/022
11200 FT MSL...156/015
11000 FT MSL...130/017
10000 FT MSL...093/016
10000 FT MSL...085/017
9000 FT MSL...057/017
9000 FT MSL...055/018
8200 FT MSL...043/019
8000 FT MSL...044/021
7400 FT MSL...032/020
7000 FT MSL...041/026
6700 FT MSL...034/020
6200 FT MSL...021/027
6000 FT MSL...029/027
6000 FT MSL...019/026
Cheyenne (KCYS) 03/18/25 11:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...236/051
15000 FT MSL...241/043
14100 FT MSL...239/048
14000 FT MSL...240/048
13000 FT MSL...241/043
12400 FT MSL...239/040
12000 FT MSL...237/041
11000 FT MSL...237/041
10700 FT MSL...237/036
10000 FT MSL...239/036
9000 FT MSL...236/034
8900 FT MSL...242/037
8000 FT MSL...235/033
7400 FT MSL...250/033
7100 FT MSL...236/033
7000 FT MSL...240/030
6600 FT MSL...236/024
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 523 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
A winter storm brings wind and snow today. Flow direction does not
favor KBPI and KPNA for snow, so chances at these places will be
minimal, and mainly for Tuesday morning. A couple snow showers could
occur during the afternoon, but are unlikely to impact the terminals.
At KJAC, some periods of heavy snow are possible through the
morning, but otherwise light snow will diminish into the afternoon.
For KRKS, models indicate periods of snow through the day. They
should mainly be in the form of snow showers, which would mean
relatively quick change in categories due to visibilities drops from
falling snow. It will also be quite windy, with gusts over 30 knots,
so any falling snow may be blowing around, reducing visibilities
further. After a possible lull this afternoon between 20z and 00z,
models have been consistent in showing a snow band structure passing
over the airport. This would bring quick reductions in visibilities,
and possible LIFR conditions. This feature is not certain, but a
possibility worth watching.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
A winter storm brings wind and snow today in the wake of a cold
front. Gusty north winds are expected through the day, decreasing
later this evening. Snow will be heaviest in the morning, with
improvement starting midday. Temperatures will be around freezing,
struggling to climb at all from what they are to start the TAF
period.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1045 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1042 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
Latest surface analysis was showing a weak lee side trof
developing over areas along and east of the I-25 corridor. This
has allowed for wind speeds to slacken this evening. However,
this lee side trof is expected to strengthen over the next 12 to
24hrs which will allow wind speeds to pick mainly east of the
I-25 corridor later tonight in response to the upper level
disturbance moving into the central Rockies. Meanwhile, a
frontal boundary is expected to develop over western Wyoming
later tonight with this frontal boundary starting to approach
KRWL by 15z or so with some bands of light to moderate snowfall.
This front will continue to surge southeast during the course
of the day and affect the remainder of the TAF sites between
18Z-00Z. Snow bands are also expected to develop behind this
front with some of these bands possibly becoming quite heavy
especially over the Nebraska panhandle Tuesday evening.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 181115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2957 RMK AO2
T10011076
METAR KIBM 181055Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2958 RMK AO2
T10051074
METAR KIBM 181035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2957 RMK AO2
T00021069
KSNY 181120Z 1812/1912 05012KT P6SM SKC
FM182200 05025G35KT P6SM BKN060
FM190200 35025G35KT 1SM -SN BR OVC015
FM190600 34025G35KT P6SM OVC035
METAR KSNY 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP992
T10111083
METAR KSNY 180953Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP989
T00111067
METAR KSNY 180853Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP987
T00171067 56022
METAR KOGA 181115Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2958 RMK AO2
T00271011
METAR KOGA 181055Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A2958 RMK AO2
T00181020
METAR KOGA 181035Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2958 RMK AO2
T00081037
METAR KIML 181053Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP996
T00561039
METAR KIML 180953Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP990
T00721039
METAR KIML 180853Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2956 RMK AO2 SLP995
T00611033 56014
KMCK 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 23015G24KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 30018G28KT P6SM BKN100
FM190200 02026G40KT 6SM -SHRA OVC080 PROB30 1902/1905 4SM
-SHRA OVC025
FM190500 01027G45KT 3SM -SHRASN BLSN OVC015 PROB30 1905/1907
1/2SM SN BLSN OVC005
FM190700 35030G50KT 2SM -SHSN BLSN OVC015 PROB30 1907/1912
1/4SM +SN BLSN OVC005
METAR KMCK 181053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2953 RMK AO2 SLP986
T00441039
METAR KMCK 180953Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2953 RMK AO2 SLP988
T00331039
METAR KMCK 180853Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2955 RMK AO2 SLP994
T00331039 56015
North Platte (KLNX) 03/18/25 11:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...264/016
7000 FT MSL...095/029
6000 FT MSL...099/024
5000 FT MSL...098/053
4000 FT MSL...079/024
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1123 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 622 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
VFR conditions prevail throughout the day across western and north
central Nebraska. A powerful low pressure system will create very
gusty winds this afternoon and evening across the region, along with
winter storm conditions. Precipitation will start initially as rain,
switching over to snow tonight. As this occurs, conditions will
decrease from MVFR to IFR and LIFR conditions overnight. Areas of
blowing snow are expected, as gusty winds remain overnight during
periods of heavier snowfall.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 181120Z 1812/1912 23013KT P6SM FEW250
FM181500 24018G28KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 24022G40KT 6SM BLDU SCT030
FM190200 31022G35KT 6SM BLDU SCT030 BKN150 PROB30 1903/1905
3SM -SHRASN BKN020
FM190500 35032G50KT 3SM SHRASN OVC020 PROB30 1908/1912 1SM
-SHSN BLSN OVC005
METAR KGLD 181053Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2957 RMK AO2 SLP992
T00111067
METAR KGLD 180953Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2958 RMK AO2 SLP993
T00441072
METAR KGLD 180853Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2960 RMK AO2 SLP995
T00561050 58018
KGCK 180520Z 1806/1906 21010KT P6SM SCT200
FM181500 24013G19KT P6SM SCT200
FM182000 22022G31KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 181054Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP007
T00441089
METAR KGCK 180954Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP005
T00671089
METAR KGCK 180854Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP008
T00831083 58015
METAR KLBL 181056Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP022
T01001067
METAR KLBL 180956Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP025
T00781067
METAR KLBL 180856Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP030
T00941072 56018
METAR KEHA 181110Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2970 RMK AO2
T01001079
METAR KEHA 181050Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2970 RMK AO2
T01021079
METAR KEHA 181030Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2970 RMK AO2
T01081079
Goodland (KGLD) 03/18/25 11:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
6000 FT MSL...198/023
5000 FT MSL...182/034
4100 FT MSL...218/017
4000 FT MSL...229/020
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0919 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 936 PM MDT Mon Mar 17 2025
For KGLD, VFR conditions expected through the forecast period. 6sm
in blowing dust also possible from 20z-01z. Winds, southwest
10-20kts through 20z, then increasing to around 25-35kts. By
01z Wednesday, as a front moves through the area, winds go west
20-30kts shifting northwest by 02z, then north from 04z onward
30-40kts.
For KMCK, VFR conditions expected through much of the forecast
period. MVFR ceilings possible from 05z Wednesday onward. Winds,
light/variable through 20z, then becoming southwest 10-15kts.
Gusts to 25kts from 22z-00z. By 00z Wednesday, winds shift
westerly due to a front pushing into the area around 15-30kts.
By 03z, north-northeast around 25-35kts. LLWS 06z-20z Tuesday
200@35kts.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1043 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 445 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
VFR conditions will generally prevail through this evening.
Reductions in visibility associated with blowing dust may lead
to occasional or intermittent MVFR visibilities. 10-15 knot WSW
to SW winds will strengthen to 20-35 knots by late morning to early
afternoon, gusting up to 40-45 knots during the mid-late
afternoon. Winds will weaken for a few hours around or shortly
after sunset.. as a deepening low pressure system tracks
eastward over western and central KS. An abrupt WNW or NNW wind
shift will occur in assoc/w a strong cold frontal passage
late this evening and overnight.. ~03-06Z at LBL/GCK and 05-08Z
at DDC/HYS. NW winds will markedly increase to 30-40 knots with
gusts up to 55 knots during the frontal passage and conditions
will rapidly deteriorate to IFR-LIFR thereafter as precip,
initially in the form of rain, transitions to snow.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 181120Z 1812/1912 21014KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/23045KT
FM181700 23023G34KT P6SM SCT240
FM182300 25031G48KT 3SM BLDU BKN030
FM190100 30029G41KT 5SM BLDU BKN030
AMD NOT SKED=
KDHT 181120Z 1812/1912 21015KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/24045KT
FM181500 23022G31KT P6SM FEW250
FM181700 24028G40KT P6SM SCT250
FM182300 25037G55KT 2SM BLDU BKN030
FM190200 27029G47KT 5SM BLDU BKN030
METAR KDHT 181053Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP021
T00891078
METAR KDHT 180953Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP018
T01171078
METAR KDHT 180853Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP036
T00501078 58020
Amarillo (KAMA) 03/18/25 11:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
6000 FT MSL...222/062
5400 FT MSL...221/062
4300 FT MSL...229/039
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0829 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1236 AM CDT Tue Mar 18 2025
Base off the latest observations from the terminals, the expected
overnight inversion has set in, which is allowing for winds to
quiet down a bit across the Panhandles. However, as very strong
wind jet still remains present in the low levels which may create
pockets of low-level wind shear at terminals throughout the
overnight. Regardless, once this inversion breaks expect strong
westerly to southwesterly winds to be present for most of the
afternoon, with a shift to northerly once the front passes Tuesday
night. At this time VFR conditions remain likely, but blowing
dust is likely to spread into the Panhandles through out the day.
We do expect a terminals to drop to MVFR category during this
period, but potential is there to see much further drop as the
blowing dust persists.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 181120Z 1812/1912 22010KT P6SM FEW200
FM181500 25015G27KT P6SM BKN070
TEMPO 1815/1818 27022G35KT -RASN BKN050
FM181800 28028G40KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 1818/1820 6SM -RASN
BKN050
FM190200 30017G27KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KFMN 181053Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP063
T00781078
METAR KFMN 180953Z AUTO 23010G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP065
T00891100
METAR KFMN 180853Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP073
T00891117 58009
METAR KSKX 181056Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM BKN110 08/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP074
T00781128
METAR KSKX 180956Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM BKN120 07/M12 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP080
T00721122
METAR KSKX 180856Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP086
T00941128 57016
KLVS 181120Z 1812/1912 22020G30KT P6SM BKN200
FM181400 23028G38KT P6SM FEW250
FM181700 25038G52KT P6SM SCT090
FM190000 29028G40KT P6SM FEW080
FM190600 30018G28KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 181053Z AUTO 24018G26KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2984 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23031/1003 SLP009 T01111117
METAR KLVS 180953Z AUTO 23020G32KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A2986 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24032/0950 SLP010 T01171128
METAR KLVS 180853Z AUTO 24014G25KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP024
T01111133 56023
METAR KRTN 181053Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP011
T00781117
METAR KRTN 180953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP013
T00671117
METAR KRTN 180853Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP020
T00781122 58018
METAR KCAO 181055Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP016
T00781094
METAR KCAO 180955Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND
26027/0902 SLP022 T00941106
METAR KCAO 180855Z AUTO 25015G23KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP024
T01001083 58018
Albuquerque (KABX) 03/18/25 11:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
6500 FT MSL...183/008
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Tuesday, March 18, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 520 AM MDT Tue Mar 18 2025
West to southwest winds are already increasing this morning,
easing the low level wind shear concerns. Winds will continue to
ramp up through the morning with wind gusts peaking this afternoon
between 50 and 60kt along and east of the Central Mtn Chain and
between 45 and 55kt elsewhere. The strongest gusts are expected
along and just behind a cold front sweeping from west to east this
aftn. Additionally, light rain and snow showers are also expected
along and just behind the front. These showers will produce
little precipitation but will enhanced wind speeds and blowing
snow may briefly reduce visibility. Widespread blowing dust is
also expected to be lofted in these strong winds, especially for
areas east of the Central Mtn Chain and near and south of I-40.
High confidence exists for IFR to LIFR vsby at KROW, but impacts
are possible at KTCC, KABQ, and KAEG as well. Winds will stay
elevated Tuesday evening before slowly diminishing through mid day
Wednesday.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 180600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2138-03 2258-09 2235-23 2336-35 731145 731449 248647
BCE 2241-08 2378-19 7302-27 731442 741350 740353
LND 2119+02 2229-06 2338-22 2440-35 740246 740751 247949
RKS 2244 2340-06 2346-21 2372-32 741145 741851 249251
GJT 2345+03 2240-04 2361-19 2485-29 740643 741651 741556
FMN 2440+06 2442+00 2459-17 2471-27 249741 740550 750859
ABQ 2430+09 2443+02 2451-14 2475-25 248640 258751 259757
MBW 2344 2453-04 2553-20 2470-32 750745 751151 258849
DEN 2435+07 2319+00 2549-16 2565-27 259342 750750 259757
PUB 2435+09 2442+00 2656-15 2566-26 259040 259450 259558
ALS 2443+00 2566-15 2585-26 259240 259750 760359
TCC 2442 2537+12 2533+04 2551-12 2571-26 257940 258150 258653
BFF 2313 2522+05 2424-04 2544-19 2562-31 258746 751153 750354
GLD 2716 2626+09 2537+00 2647-16 2559-27 269741 760050 269657
GCK 2632+19 2536+11 2540+02 2659-15 2664-25 269140 269450 268955
GAG 2446+19 2436+12 2537+04 2649-12 2669-25 267240 268450 268554
AMA 2357 2543+12 2537+04 2654-10 2665-24 266739 257050 268255
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3212 3428-08 3217-14 3015-27 2341-41 237144 237145 245746
BCE 2918-12 2535-26 2393-30 731541 740447 248645
LND 3607-06 2426-10 2340-22 2344-36 238046 238649 236749
RKS 2525 2332-10 2347-23 2365-37 730144 239848 247150
GJT 2338-02 2342-09 2370-21 7304-30 732043 731449 249249
FMN 2534+00 2451-06 2376-16 2489-27 740641 740850 249756
ABQ 2535+04 2451+00 2468-14 2486-25 249640 249951 259857
MBW 2435 2443-08 2459-22 2484-32 741844 740750 247550
DEN 2539+03 2232-01 2471-16 2480-27 249741 740350 248456
PUB 2427+06 2455-01 2463-14 2469-25 248940 248950 248258
ALS 2446-04 2372-16 2484-27 740340 740450 259355
TCC 2536 2541+09 2445+03 2459-12 2471-25 248640 258650 258854
BFF 2307 2731+02 2533-05 2349-19 2479-29 740344 740552 249357
GLD 2626 2629+07 2531+00 2553-15 2565-27 259141 750150 259358
GCK 2738+17 2538+10 2538+02 2459-13 2573-26 258040 258050 268359
GAG 2639+18 2639+11 2539+03 2454-12 2562-25 258040 267351 268457
AMA 2542 2441+11 2448+04 2452-10 2561-23 257340 256850 257857
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3110 3022-11 3223-19 3232-31 3342-40 314649 304149 293846
BCE 3238-17 3264-25 3272-37 315748 295049 285549
LND 3637-11 3633-17 3422-29 3016-41 271750 262147 253146
RKS 3228 3333-15 3421-29 3015-42 282348 272446 263245
GJT 3027-07 3124-15 2729-30 2726-42 293745 274444 265144
FMN 3036-04 3037-13 2941-28 2946-41 276342 267242 267443
ABQ 2938-03 2941-12 2937-27 2579-30 750840 750744 750747
MBW 3330 3327-14 3016-26 2112-38 201649 223047 244646
DEN 3241-04 3346-11 2810-25 3209-38 223342 235144 236146
PUB 2940-03 3031-10 2718-26 2542-34 236939 237242 247647
ALS 3141-12 3043-27 2939-41 246939 257741 257744
TCC 2747 2747+01 2543-08 2498-16 7309-26 741639 741647 740451
BFF 0327 0618-07 9900-10 2215-22 2413-35 224048 226448 236646
GLD 2336 2337+02 2243-06 2256-21 2289-31 720542 720248 249550
GCK 2333+15 2333+06 2333-02 2463-18 2296-27 731241 731649 740651
GAG 2237+17 2239+08 2240-01 2374-14 2396-26 740640 740849 740654
AMA 2444 2445+07 2345-02 2385-14 2395-25 741140 741149 740653
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