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NZUS99 KBOU 160610
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0005 MDT Wednesday, July 16, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 160556Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02280106 10317 20217 51010
METAR KFNL 160456Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02220106
METAR KFNL 160356Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02280100
METAR KGXY 160556Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02000111
10311 20189 51012
METAR KGXY 160456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01940122
METAR KGXY 160356Z 05004KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02060122
METAR KLMO 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 21/10 A3006 RMK AO2 T02060102
10322 20197
METAR KLMO 160535Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3006 RMK AO2
T02040105
METAR KLMO 160515Z AUTO 28003KT 7SM CLR 21/10 A3006 RMK AO2 T02080102
METAR KBDU 160555Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160535Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT150 19/12 A3003 RMK AO2 T01900116
METAR KEIK 160535Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM FEW160 19/12 A3003 RMK AO2 T01860120
METAR KEIK 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM HZ FEW160 18/12 A3003 RMK AO2 T01850120
KBJC 160532Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
FM161100 02008KT P6SM SCT007 BKN015
TEMPO 1611/1615 BKN007
FM161800 08006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100 BKN150
FM162100 02008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 5SM TSRA BKN060CB
FM170200 04008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060
METAR KBJC 160555Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160535Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3009 RMK AO2
KDEN 160532Z 1606/1712 13008KT P6SM FEW100
FM161000 05010KT P6SM SCT007 OVC015
TEMPO 1611/1615 5SM BR BKN007
FM161700 10008KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100 BKN150
FM162100 13011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT 5SM TSRA BKN060CB
FM170200 13011KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060
FM170900 15008KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KDEN 160553Z 15007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 18/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP082
T01830106 10311 20183 50003
METAR KDEN 160453Z 14007KT 10SM FEW100 19/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP084 T01940106
METAR KDEN 160353Z 14006KT 10SM FEW120 22/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02170089
METAR KBKF 160558Z 15009KT 10SM FEW140 22/08 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP075
T02220083 10296 20202 50000
METAR KBKF 160458Z 13011KT 10SM FEW100 21/07 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP079
T02130071
METAR KBKF 160358Z 11005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 22/09 A3006 RMK AO2A
SLP079 T02220094
KAPA 160532Z 1606/1706 16008KT P6SM SCT100
FM161100 07010KT P6SM SCT006 BKN015
TEMPO 1611/1615 BKN006
FM161700 10006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT100 BKN150
FM162100 14010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT 5SM TSRA BKN060CB
FM170200 17010KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060
METAR KAPA 160553Z 17008KT 10SM FEW120 19/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01940061
10289 20189 50006
METAR KAPA 160453Z 17008KT 10SM SCT100 23/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP098 T02280061
METAR KAPA 160353Z 26006KT 10SM SCT100 23/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02280056
METAR KMNH 160555Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160535Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160515Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160555Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW
METAR KFMM 160535Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160515Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160555Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM SCT021 21/16 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160535Z AUTO 02010G18KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160515Z AUTO 02013G18KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 160553Z AUTO 07015G20KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP100
T02000167 10311 20200 50012
METAR KAKO 160453Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02060156
METAR KAKO 160353Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02110133
METAR KLIC 160555Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01330067 10311 20133 50001
METAR KLIC 160455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01560072
METAR KLIC 160355Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01780078
METAR K2V5 160555Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160535Z AUTO 04010G16KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160515Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 160553Z AUTO 03018KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02170156 10339 20217 51006
METAR KITR 160453Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02220117
METAR KITR 160353Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02280117
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Fort Collins - 05:43:46 MDT / 20:29:06 MDT
Denver - 05:45:44 MDT / 20:26:16 MDT
Sterling - 05:36:04 MDT / 20:21:58 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/16/25 05:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...325/024
15000 FT MSL...322/024
14500 FT MSL...308/023
14000 FT MSL...311/023
13000 FT MSL...291/020
12600 FT MSL...293/020
12000 FT MSL...295/017
11200 FT MSL...311/017
11000 FT MSL...313/016
10000 FT MSL...326/017
10000 FT MSL...318/015
9000 FT MSL...345/011
8900 FT MSL...345/009
8100 FT MSL...022/012
8000 FT MSL...021/017
7300 FT MSL...037/015
7000 FT MSL...054/015
6600 FT MSL...046/017
6200 FT MSL...070/017
6000 FT MSL...069/016
5900 FT MSL...071/016
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2150 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday/...
Issued at 350 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
There will be scattered showers through 02z, but little impact is
expected on the Denver area terminals. There is a 20% chance of
variable winds gusting to 30 knots from a shower. More likely,
we`ll just have a steady 10 to 20 knot northeast wind.
MVFR ceilings with areas of IFR are likely late tonight into
Wednesday morning, between 08z and 16z. MVFR ceilings may continue
later than that, but clearing is likely by 20z. Thunderstorms will
develop late Wednesday afternoon, and a few severe storms are
possible. There is a 70% chance of some thunderstorm impacts, most
likely after 21z. The main threats are variable wind up to 40
knots, but gusts to 50 knots, large hail, and IFR conditions in
heavy rain are possible (10% chance).
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 160555Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160535Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160515Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 160555Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01420048 10282 20139 50003
METAR KAFF 160455Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01580057
KCOS 160520Z 1606/1706 34010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM160900 01013KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM161800 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 PROB30 1619/1621 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM162100 14015KT P6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
TEMPO 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA
FM170200 08012KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100
FM170500 01010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
METAR KCOS 160554Z 02008KT 10SM FEW200 17/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01720061
10283 20167 50003 $
METAR KCOS 160454Z 04007KT 10SM FEW200 18/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01780067
$
METAR KCOS 160354Z 09005KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 21/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02110078 $
METAR KABH 160555Z AUTO 08006KT 9SM SCT240 16/10 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N SLP115 T01590104 10276 20145 50002
METAR KABH 160455Z AUTO 03003KT 9SM BKN140 16/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01590115
METAR KFLY 160555Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3019 RMK AO2 T01580055
10297 20158
METAR KFLY 160535Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3019 RMK AO2 T01650055
METAR KFLY 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3020 RMK AO2 T01640055
KFCS 160400Z 1604/1710 34009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3009INS
BECMG 1608/1609 01009KT 9999 SKC QNH3008INS
BECMG 1614/1615 17009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3009INS
BECMG 1618/1619 19012G18KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS SCT100 BKN120CB
QNH3004INS
TEMPO 1621/1701 17035G45KT 4800 +TSRAGR BKN050CB OVC080
BECMG 1702/1703 31009KT 9000 SHRA BKN080 OVC120 QNH3011INS
BECMG 1708/1709 16006KT 0800 FG OVC008 QNH3015INS
TX31/1619Z TN15/1612Z
METAR KFCS 160555Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01930071 10302 20175 58003 $
METAR KFCS 160455Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01830062 $
KPUB 160520Z 1606/1706 32009KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
FM161100 01012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM162000 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 PROB30 1620/1623 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM162300 15012G22KT P6SM -TSRA BKN070CB BKN110
TEMPO 1623/1702 VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA
FM170200 08015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN110
FM170400 35008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
METAR KPUB 160553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T02220056 10344 20222 58000
METAR KPUB 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02390056
METAR KPUB 160353Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02500061
METAR KVTP 160555Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 13/M41 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 160535Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT120 13/M40 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 160515Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT120 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 160554Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01830050 10339 20183 58003 $
METAR KTAD 160454Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP102
T01830056 $
METAR KTAD 160354Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE SLP100 T02330050 $
METAR KSPD 160556Z AUTO 20016KT 25/15 A2996 RMK AO1 PK WND 20027/0536
SLP063 T02500150 10339 20239 50003
METAR KSPD 160456Z AUTO 19019KT 24/16 A2996 RMK AO1 PK WND 19027/0443
WSHFT 0421 SLP066 T02390156
SPECI KSPD 160441Z AUTO 19020G26KT 25/14 A2996 RMK AO1 PK WND 19026/0441
WSHFT 0421 PRESFR T02500144
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Burlington - 05:36:11 MDT / 20:14:18 MDT
Pueblo - 05:48:29 MDT / 20:20:47 MDT
Lamar - 05:40:58 MDT / 20:12:17 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/16/25 05:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...350/023
13000 FT MSL...351/024
12400 FT MSL...020/023
12000 FT MSL...007/021
11000 FT MSL...006/023
10900 FT MSL...004/023
10000 FT MSL...360/023
9700 FT MSL...359/024
9000 FT MSL...358/022
8600 FT MSL...357/022
8000 FT MSL...003/021
7700 FT MSL...001/020
7000 FT MSL...002/018
7000 FT MSL...003/019
6400 FT MSL...010/019
6000 FT MSL...357/015
5900 FT MSL...011/012
5700 FT MSL...014/011
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0452 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1052 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
For KCOS and KPUB..VFR conditions are expected to persist through
the rest of tonight and into tomorrow morning. A cold front is
pushing across the region tonight through early Wednesday morning,
bringing northerly to northeasterly winds and increasing chances for
strong to severe storms over both stations, but especially at KCOS.
Highest chances for storms on station, along with MVFR and IFR
conditions during stronger storms, will be between 21Z and 02Z.
For KALS..VFR conditions are expected throughout the forecast
period. Westerly winds are expected for Wednesday afternoon, with
gusts to 22kt. Chances (30%) for showers and storms return for
Wednesday afternoon.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 160553Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01560056 10311 20150 51009
METAR KCAG 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01560050
METAR KCAG 160353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01890050
METAR KSBS 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3016 RMK AO1 T01580018
10286 20151
METAR KSBS 160535Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3015 RMK AO1 T01540027
METAR KSBS 160515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3015 RMK AO1 T01800008
METAR KC07 160555Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160535Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160515Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 160553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01830022 10306 20172 50009
METAR KEEO 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01780017
METAR KEEO 160353Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01940022
METAR K20V 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 17/M07 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160515Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM SCT120 17/M09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 14/05 A3033 RMK AO2 T01370050
10258 20137
METAR KGNB 160535Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC110 15/03 A3032 RMK AO2
T01530027
METAR KGNB 160515Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN110 15/02 A3032 RMK AO2 T01500019
METAR KC99 160540Z AUTO 31008G15KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160523Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160503Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 11/M01 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
KGJT 160520Z 1606/1706 12008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161600 16006KT 6SM FU FEW130 FEW250
FM161800 28010G18KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM170100 30009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM170300 02007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KGJT 160553Z AUTO 08010KT 9SM CLR 28/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP064
T02780039 10356 20278 50010
METAR KGJT 160453Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP070
T02830033
METAR KGJT 160353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP063
T02890033
KRIL 160520Z 1606/1706 13005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161800 30012G22KT P6SM BKN250
FM170100 21008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM170500 07005KT 6SM FU FEW110 SCT200
METAR KRIL 160553Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02390044 10339 20239 51012
METAR KRIL 160453Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02560017
METAR KRIL 160353Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02780028
METAR K5SM 160555Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 OVC120 12/00 A3052 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K5SM 160535Z AUTO 10SM OVC120 12/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160515Z AUTO 10SM BKN120 12/M01 A3053 RMK AO2
KEGE 160520Z 1606/1706 11005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM161400 00000KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM161800 28012G20KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1621 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170300 07005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KEGE 160556Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM FEW120 19/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01940039 10294 20194 403110094 51013 $
METAR KEGE 160456Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02220039 $
METAR KEGE 160356Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02330039 $
KASE 160520Z 1606/1706 20007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161800 34012G19KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1618/1621 VRB25G45KT
6SM -TSRA OVC100CB
FM170100 28005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM170500 16005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KASE 160553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01560039 10272 20156 50009
METAR KASE 160453Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM SCT110 18/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01780039
METAR KASE 160353Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM FEW110 18/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01780044
METAR KLXV 160553Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT100 09/01 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00940006 10200 20083 50004
METAR KLXV 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00890011
METAR KLXV 160353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00940017
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Rangely - 05:59:58 MDT / 20:42:34 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:01:55 MDT / 20:38:48 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:51:00 MDT / 20:35:53 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 05:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...260/012
24000 FT MSL...252/016
22000 FT MSL...269/016
21200 FT MSL...275/016
20000 FT MSL...279/018
19000 FT MSL...302/012
19000 FT MSL...289/014
18000 FT MSL...294/015
17200 FT MSL...292/013
17000 FT MSL...283/016
16000 FT MSL...290/015
14000 FT MSL...336/016
13500 FT MSL...344/025
13000 FT MSL...344/021
12500 FT MSL...009/017
12000 FT MSL...313/016
11800 FT MSL...352/015
11100 FT MSL...333/007
10400 FT MSL...206/008
10200 FT MSL...273/007
10100 FT MSL...185/008
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2336 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 533 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
Scattered showers and thunderstorms persist this afternoon,
with some producing gusts exceeding 40 kts. Storms will
dissipate throughout the evening before picking up again
tomorrow. KASE, KEGE, KTEX, and KGUC are the most likely
terminals to see rain tomorrow, though all portions of the
region may see occasional showers. Smoke from fires around the
region may also impact KMTJ, KTEX, KDRO, and KGUC. Regardless,
VFR conditions are expected throughout the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 160555Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM BKN001 BKN095 24/06 A3006 RMK
AO2 T02420063 10337 20241 403780178 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 160535Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM BKN001 BKN090 24/04 A3006 RMK
AO2 T02410043 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 160515Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM OVC001 24/04 A3006 RMK AO2 T02440043
PWINO
KMTJ 160520Z 1606/1706 13007KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
FM161800 33010KT 6SM FU BKN250 PROB30 1618/1621 VRB25G45KT
6SM
-TSRA BKN130CB
FM162300 01009KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT200
FM170300 11009KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250
FM170500 14006KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
METAR KMTJ 160553Z AUTO 19008KT 9SM CLR 24/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02440044 10322 20244 50001
METAR KMTJ 160453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 25/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02500044
METAR KMTJ 160353Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02610044
METAR KGUC 160556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01780056 10256 20172 403000078 51013 $
METAR KGUC 160456Z AUTO VRB06G21KT 10SM FEW110 19/05 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP151 T01940050 $
METAR KGUC 160356Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM SCT110 20/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02000050 $
METAR K7BM 160553Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160532Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160513Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 160555Z AUTO 31006KT SCT110 12/04 A3031 RMK AO2 T01180037
10240 20118 402890088 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 160535Z AUTO 00000KT SCT110 13/04 A3032 RMK AO2 T01260036
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 160515Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 13/04 A3031 RMK AO2 T01270037 PWINO
METAR KANK 160555Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3024 RMK AO2 60000
T01610053 10279 20161 58001 $
METAR KANK 160535Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3025 RMK AO2 T01680051
$
METAR KANK 160515Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3025 RMK AO2 T01660054
$
METAR KMYP 160555Z AUTO 25015KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160535Z AUTO 24014KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160515Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3072 RMK AO2
KTEX 160520Z 1606/1706 13004KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN150
FM161800 27006G15KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150 PROB30 1618/1621
VRB25G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM162100 24007KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1700/1706
VRB25G45KT 6SM -SHRA BKN090 BKN100
METAR KTEX 160555Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM BKN120 15/03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 15/03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160515Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160547Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 160527Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 160507Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 160553Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP101
T02390050 10328 20228 50012
METAR KCEZ 160453Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN095 BKN110 26/06 A3015 RMK
AO2 SLP108 T02560056
METAR KCEZ 160353Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02670039
KDRO 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM161800 27012G22KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM170100 36009KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM170400 24006KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN200
METAR KDRO 160553Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01830056 10244 20167 50013
METAR KDRO 160453Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01830061
METAR KDRO 160353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01940061
METAR KPSO 160555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3029 RMK AO2 10223 20159
402990073
METAR KPSO 160535Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160515Z AUTO 31008G15KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160555Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160535Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160515Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3065 RMK AO2
KALS 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
FM161800 10010KT P6SM SCT200
FM162000 27012G22KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 PROB30 1620/1623 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM170200 15010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
METAR KALS 160552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01500056 10250 20150 57002
METAR KALS 160452Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01560050
METAR KALS 160352Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW120 17/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01720056
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/16/2025
Vail - 05:51:35 MDT / 20:31:35 MDT
Durango - 06:04:06 MDT / 20:31:10 MDT
Alamosa - 05:55:38 MDT / 20:23:40 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/16/25 06:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...238/011
24000 FT MSL...255/016
22000 FT MSL...269/015
21200 FT MSL...274/015
20000 FT MSL...287/015
19000 FT MSL...303/012
19000 FT MSL...300/012
18000 FT MSL...295/014
17200 FT MSL...294/013
17000 FT MSL...292/014
16000 FT MSL...289/016
14000 FT MSL...314/017
13500 FT MSL...337/023
13000 FT MSL...309/014
12500 FT MSL...355/019
12000 FT MSL...347/015
11700 FT MSL...352/015
11100 FT MSL...351/010
11000 FT MSL...266/006
10400 FT MSL...195/008
10200 FT MSL...271/007
10100 FT MSL...178/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2336 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 533 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
Scattered showers and thunderstorms persist this afternoon,
with some producing gusts exceeding 40 kts. Storms will
dissipate throughout the evening before picking up again
tomorrow. KASE, KEGE, KTEX, and KGUC are the most likely
terminals to see rain tomorrow, though all portions of the
region may see occasional showers. Smoke from fires around the
region may also impact KMTJ, KTEX, KDRO, and KGUC. Regardless,
VFR conditions are expected throughout the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
TEMPO 1606/1609 16013KT P6SM -TSRA SCT060 BKN110CB
FM160900 19003KT P6SM VCSH FEW120
FM161800 28008KT P6SM VCTS OVC100CB PROB30 1620/1623
VRB10G20KT P6SM -TSRA OVC080CB
METAR KPGA 160553Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A2999 RMK AO2 RAB06E23
SLP074 P0000 60002 T02940061 10361 20267 58009 $
METAR KPGA 160453Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM FEW055 SCT075 BKN090 28/10 A3005
RMK AO2 RAE50 TSB18E33 SLP099 P0002 T02830100 $
SPECI KPGA 160448Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM -RA FEW055 BKN090 BKN110 28/11
A3005 RMK AO2 TSB18E33 P0002 $
METAR KRQE 160553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02060044 10289 20194 50016
METAR KRQE 160453Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM SCT110 21/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02110044
METAR KRQE 160353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02170033
Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/16/25 05:49 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
42000 FT MSL...235/027
40000 FT MSL...232/028
37000 FT MSL...260/031
35000 FT MSL...258/026
34200 FT MSL...250/032
32000 FT MSL...243/020
30000 FT MSL...214/021
29000 FT MSL...250/028
28000 FT MSL...215/026
27000 FT MSL...217/021
24800 FT MSL...279/008
24000 FT MSL...008/012
23000 FT MSL...312/004
22000 FT MSL...162/006
21400 FT MSL...187/006
21000 FT MSL...240/005
20000 FT MSL...208/006
19000 FT MSL...334/005
18000 FT MSL...302/005
17000 FT MSL...027/021
16500 FT MSL...323/009
16000 FT MSL...037/028
15000 FT MSL...043/015
14600 FT MSL...353/010
14000 FT MSL...037/023
13100 FT MSL...022/007
13000 FT MSL...049/016
12000 FT MSL...067/017
10000 FT MSL...084/013
10000 FT MSL...075/010
9200 FT MSL...084/016
9000 FT MSL...083/018
8600 FT MSL...088/017
8000 FT MSL...081/025
7900 FT MSL...080/026
7500 FT MSL...121/020
7500 FT MSL...087/024
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0523 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...Wednesday 16/06Z through Thursday 17/06Z...A line of
-SHRA/-TSRA continues along and north of a KFLG-KSOW line this
evening. Expect isolated to scattered showers to continue through
12Z, before more widespread SHRA/TSRA returns after 18Z. VFR
conditions forecast outside of brief MVFR conditions in heavier
storms. Gusty/erratic winds (35-45 kts) likely near TS. HZ/FU
likely near KGCN from local wildfires. Outside of storm driven
winds, look for SW-NW winds 10-20 kts.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 17/06Z through Saturday 19/06Z...Widespread SHRA/TSRA
forecast to continue through the period, with strongest storms
likely between 18Z-04Z each afternoon/evening. VFR conditions will
persist outside of brief MVFR conditions in heavier SHRA/TSRA.
Gusty/erratic winds, heavy rain, and hail will be possible each
day. Outside of storm driven outflow winds, look for W-SW winds
5-15 mph.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 160601Z 1606/1712 09005KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 PROB30 1606/1607
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN100
FM160730 15007KT P6SM SCT120
FM161800 32011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM170300 15008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KSLC 160554Z 19004KT 10SM SCT120 BKN150 BKN180 28/06 A2997 RMK
AO2 SLP079 T02830056 10361 20272 50019
METAR KSLC 160454Z 21006KT 10SM SCT080 BKN110 BKN150 28/07 A2997 RMK
AO2 SLP080 VCSH T02780067
METAR KSLC 160354Z 34008KT 10SM FEW110 BKN150 BKN180 28/06 A2993 RMK
AO2 PK WND 36034/0255 SLP070 VIRGA T02780056
KVEL 160520Z 1606/1706 34004KT 6SM FU SCT120 BKN250
TEMPO 1606/1608 VRB20G30KT 5SM -SHRA DU SCT090 BKN110
FM161800 23012G20KT P6SM OVC250
FM162200 33009KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM170200 34005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
METAR KVEL 160553Z AUTO 36012G24KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
WND 34031/0512 SLP092 60000 T02500061 10317 20222 50008
METAR KVEL 160453Z AUTO 33019G28KT 10SM FEW110 24/07 A3007 RMK AO2
PK WND 28045/0418 RAB18E39 SLP109 P0000 T02440072
SPECI KVEL 160431Z AUTO 31021G39KT 8SM -RA FEW027 SCT090 BKN110 24/08
A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 28045/0418 RAB18 P0000 T02390078
METAR KPUC 160553Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP057
T02500028 10306 20239 58001
SPECI KPUC 160548Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3005 RMK AO2
SPECI KPUC 160533Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/03 A3005 RMK AO2
T02560033
KCNY 160520Z 1606/1706 23007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
FM160700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161800 26008KT P6SM BKN250
FM162000 28014G25KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 160553Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP063
T02610022 10350 20261 50001
METAR KCNY 160453Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP067
T02780028
METAR KCNY 160353Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
34027/0258 SLP060 T03000033
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/16/25 06:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
45000 FT MSL...311/003
35000 FT MSL...352/003
33300 FT MSL...277/006
30000 FT MSL...266/017
28100 FT MSL...261/022
28000 FT MSL...260/025
26000 FT MSL...251/039
25000 FT MSL...258/043
24000 FT MSL...257/044
23800 FT MSL...257/044
22000 FT MSL...253/044
20400 FT MSL...252/040
20000 FT MSL...258/039
19000 FT MSL...254/037
18000 FT MSL...255/032
17700 FT MSL...255/030
17000 FT MSL...250/029
16000 FT MSL...255/024
15500 FT MSL...248/022
15000 FT MSL...249/022
14000 FT MSL...257/022
13600 FT MSL...262/015
13000 FT MSL...259/018
12100 FT MSL...257/014
12000 FT MSL...256/014
9800 FT MSL...263/008
9000 FT MSL...276/010
9000 FT MSL...279/011
8200 FT MSL...276/010
8000 FT MSL...277/010
7600 FT MSL...264/009
6900 FT MSL...303/004
6900 FT MSL...243/008
6600 FT MSL...302/003
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2210 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Gusty southerly winds are expected
to shift northerly around 23z ahead of incoming thunderstorms, which
are likely to impact the terminal between 00-04z. Gusty and erratic
winds are possible near and within these thunderstorms, and severe
wind gusts greater than 58mph cannot be ruled out, though more
likely will peak in the 30-40 mph range. VFR conditions are expected
during the TAF period, with a slight chance of brief MVFR periods
during storm activity.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Northern terminals are likely
to be impacted by thunderstorms between 00-04z. Gusty and erratic
winds are possible near and within these thunderstorms, and severe
wind gusts greater than 58mph cannot be ruled out, though more
likely will peak in the 30-40 mph range. VFR conditions are expected
during the TAF period, with a slight chance of brief MVFR periods
during storm activity. Gusty winds at southern terminals diminish
around sunset, with vicinity thunderstorms at KBCE expected to move
east of the terminal by 00-01z.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 160520Z 1606/1706 20012KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 PROB30 1606/1608
VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN080
FM160800 18010KT P6SM SCT080
FM161600 24012KT P6SM SCT100
FM161800 25015G25KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KEVW 160553Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM BKN100 18/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01780022 10278 20178 51016
METAR KEVW 160453Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM BKN110 21/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02060028
METAR KEVW 160353Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM FEW120 22/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02170017
KRKS 160536Z 1606/1706 34007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT070 BKN090
FM160700 11009KT P6SM SCT090 OVC200
FM161300 23005KT P6SM SCT200
FM161730 27014G24KT P6SM FEW200 PROB30 1621/1701 VRB20G35KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM170200 07010KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KRKS 160554Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM BKN100 18/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01780067 10272 20178 51020
SPECI KRKS 160508Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM BKN100 OVC120 19/05 A3019 RMK AO2
T01890050
METAR KRKS 160454Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM VCTS BKN100 19/04 A3019 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S SLP126 T01890044
KRWL 160541Z 1606/1706 05008KT P6SM FEW120
FM161600 24009KT P6SM SCT120
FM161800 26015G23KT P6SM SCT120
FM162000 27016G24KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1622/1702 VRB20G35KT
3SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 06008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 160553Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM SCT120 17/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01670094 10300 20144 53017
METAR KRWL 160453Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01610072
METAR KRWL 160353Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01890067
KLAR 160541Z 1606/1706 15014G20KT P6SM SCT120
FM161100 18010KT P6SM SCT120
FM161700 27010KT P6SM SCT120
FM162000 31012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1621/1702
VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170300 15012KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KLAR 160553Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01500067 10244 20150 51009
METAR KLAR 160453Z AUTO 15010G16KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01720067
METAR KLAR 160353Z AUTO 16018G27KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
16027/0353 SLP089 T01940067
KCYS 160541Z 1606/1706 09008KT P6SM FEW150
FM160700 09008KT P6SM BKN015
FM160800 15008KT 6SM BR OVC006
FM161500 15008KT P6SM BKN015
FM161700 15012G20KT P6SM BKN050
FM161900 14012G20KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1621/1702 2SM TSRA
BKN025CB
METAR KCYS 160553Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01670122 10250 20167 53010
METAR KCYS 160453Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01830078
METAR KCYS 160353Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01940078
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0433 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1030 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
Showers will linger across central Wyoming tonight, with some impacts at KCPR
and KCOD. Low clouds will continue at KCOD and KCPR with IFR conditions through
Wednesday morning, improving to VFR Wednesday afternoon. Showers will end early
Wednesday morning with more scattered showers and storms near KRKS Wednesday
afternoon, with a PROB30 to cover this threat. Wind will be gusty at many
terminals Wednesday afternoon.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2358 UTC Tuesday, July 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 544 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
After a cold front passes the terminals tonight, a passing
weather disturbance, moist atmosphere and upslope winds will
help produce scattered to numerous showers and scattered
thunderstorms late tonight and on Wednesday.
Wyoming TAFS...For Rawlins and Laramie, scattered to broken
clouds from 4000 to 12000 feet will prevail. Thunderstorms will
be in the vicinity of Laramie after 19Z Wednesday. Winds will
gust to 25 knots at both terminals until 03Z, and to 23 knots at
Rawlins after 19Z Wednesday.
For Cheyenne, scattered clouds near 10000 feet will prevail
until 08Z, then fog will occur from 08Z to 15Z, lowering
visibilities to 2 miles with ceilings near 1500 feet, then
ceilings near 2500 feet will occur until 19Z, then ceilings will
improve to 4000 feet after 19Z, with thunderstorms in the
vicinity. Winds will gust to 20 knots after 19Z Wednesday.
Nebraska TAFS...For Chadron and Alliance, ceilings will lower to
2500 feet after 03Z, then lower to 700 feet from 06Z to 15Z,
with fog, reducing visibilities to 2 miles, then ceilings will
improve to 2500 feet from 15Z to 19Z, before ceilings rise to
5000 feet after 19Z, with thunderstorms in the vicinity. Winds
will gust to 28 knots until 03Z.
For Scottsbluff and Sidney, ceilings will lower to 1500 feet
after 05Z to 07Z, with fog reducing visibilities to 2 to
3 miles, then ceilings will improve to 2500 to 3500 feet from
15Z to 19Z, then rise to near 5000 feet after 19Z Wednesday,
with thunderstorms in the vicinity. Winds will gust to 27 knots
until 02Z to 05Z.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 160555Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2 T01790157
10299 20179
METAR KIBM 160535Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2
T01830157
METAR KIBM 160515Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3006 RMK AO2
T01860157
KSNY 160541Z 1606/1706 03011KT P6SM BKN020
FM160800 04010KT 6SM BR OVC008
FM161500 05008KT P6SM BKN025
FM161800 06010KT P6SM SCT050
PROB30 1623/1704 VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BKN025CB
FM170400 09010KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSNY 160553Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM BKN018 19/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01890156 10311 20183 51016
METAR KSNY 160453Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01940150
METAR KSNY 160353Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
05027/0308 SLP098 T02110150
METAR KOGA 160555Z AUTO 03012G15KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3000 RMK AO2
T02050181 10310 20205
METAR KOGA 160535Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2999 RMK AO2
T02080182
METAR KOGA 160515Z AUTO 04015KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2999 RMK AO2
T02130181
METAR KIML 160553Z AUTO 02015G22KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01940156 10356 20194 51023
METAR KIML 160453Z AUTO 03015G22KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
03026/0354 SLP098 T02170172
METAR KIML 160353Z AUTO 02016G26KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
01029/0343 SLP094 T02280172
KMCK 160551Z 1606/1706 04015KT P6SM SCT010 BKN025
FM160800 03012KT 6SM BR BKN009
TEMPO 1611/1613 3SM BR BKN004
FM161600 03015KT P6SM BKN011
FM162300 05012G21KT P6SM BKN014 PROB30 1700/1706 4SM -TSRA
OVC008CB
SPECI KMCK 160604Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM BKN010 20/18 A2991 RMK AO2 CIG
008V012 T02000183
METAR KMCK 160553Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT012 20/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02000183 10367 20200 403830200 51041
METAR KMCK 160453Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02110178
North Platte (KLNX) 07/16/25 06:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...018/023
8000 FT MSL...038/021
7500 FT MSL...049/021
7000 FT MSL...047/016
6300 FT MSL...044/018
6000 FT MSL...042/018
5600 FT MSL...036/020
5000 FT MSL...040/019
4700 FT MSL...030/021
4100 FT MSL...024/022
4000 FT MSL...036/021
3600 FT MSL...035/021
3400 FT MSL...033/020
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0434 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1135 PM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
Low stratus will continue to overspread all of western and north
central Nebraska prior to sunrise, with widespread IFR/locally
LIFR CIGs expected. Patchy fog is also possible for portions of
the Sandhills and north central Nebraska through late Tuesday
morning. Gradual improvement back to MVFR/low end VFR is
expected into Tuesday afternoon and evening, though some
expansion in low stratus is possible again Tuesday night.
Winds remain northerly through the valid period, at around 10 to
20kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 160552Z 1606/1706 01010G20KT P6SM FEW020 BKN050
FM160900 01010G20KT P6SM BKN008
FM161100 02014KT 5SM BR BKN004
FM161700 04013KT P6SM BKN015
FM162100 06011G20KT P6SM SCT015
FM170000 06012G22KT 6SM -SHRA BKN015 PROB30 1700/1706 3SM
TSRA
OVC008CB
METAR KGLD 160553Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02110150 10344 20211 50015 $
METAR KGLD 160453Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP084
T02330156
METAR KGLD 160353Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP073
T02830128
KGCK 160520Z 1606/1706 19012G23KT P6SM FEW250
FM161400 22010KT P6SM FEW250
FM161800 06005KT P6SM SKC PROB30 1623/1702 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM170200 07013G21KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1702/1703 4SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM170300 09014G22KT 6SM -TSRA BKN040CB
METAR KGCK 160554Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP080
T02060178 10328 20206 403440183 50007
METAR KGCK 160454Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02170178
METAR KGCK 160354Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP080
T02330183
METAR KLBL 160556Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP094
6//// T02500178 10339 20244 51007 PNO $
METAR KLBL 160456Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02500172 403500194 PNO $
METAR KLBL 160356Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02610167 PNO $
METAR KEHA 160555Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2998 RMK AO2 T02330167
10330 20232
METAR KEHA 160535Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2997 RMK AO2
T02360168
METAR KEHA 160515Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2997 RMK AO2
T02360168
Goodland (KGLD) 07/16/25 06:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...281/017
12600 FT MSL...271/018
12000 FT MSL...265/018
11000 FT MSL...325/020
10800 FT MSL...294/012
10000 FT MSL...349/019
9200 FT MSL...346/019
9000 FT MSL...351/025
8000 FT MSL...348/026
8000 FT MSL...346/024
7000 FT MSL...355/028
6900 FT MSL...355/028
6200 FT MSL...010/033
6000 FT MSL...012/035
5400 FT MSL...018/038
5000 FT MSL...019/037
4800 FT MSL...018/036
4300 FT MSL...011/034
4100 FT MSL...006/031
4000 FT MSL...006/030
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/16/25 06:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...339/005
12000 FT MSL...356/017
11600 FT MSL...354/016
11000 FT MSL...347/018
10000 FT MSL...334/015
9800 FT MSL...339/011
9000 FT MSL...271/021
8300 FT MSL...249/013
8000 FT MSL...254/020
7100 FT MSL...245/024
7000 FT MSL...245/024
6000 FT MSL...224/029
6000 FT MSL...223/029
5100 FT MSL...210/038
5000 FT MSL...210/038
4300 FT MSL...205/043
4000 FT MSL...204/045
3800 FT MSL...204/042
3200 FT MSL...198/036
3000 FT MSL...195/028
3000 FT MSL...195/028
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0523 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1116 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
Conditions at both KGLD and KMCK are expected to worsen by
sunrise. Gusty winds will be far more common at KGLD until about
12Z, with gusts around 20 kts expected until then. KMCK could
see some gusts around 20-25 kts by sunrise, but they are
expected to be less common. A LIFR stratus deck is expected to
move in from the north around 9-12Z. Patchy fog is also
possible, but prolonged visibilities below 3SM is not expected.
Stratus looks to lift to MVFR heights around 16-18Z. Around 0Z,
the next round of storms are forecast to move in. KGLD is
expected to be more impacted by these storms. Timing is still a
bit of a question, but expected a pretty widespread convective
system in the evening and overnight hours.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0504 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1201 AM CDT Tue Jul 15 2025
An outflow boundary/cold front will cross the I-70 corridor
between 06z and 08z as an area of thunderstorms crosses north
central Kansas. This boundary will become nearly stationary
between Dodge City, Garden City and Hays late tonight and
through Wednesday, creating a favorable area for widely
scattered thunderstorms late today and early tonight. South of
this boundary overnight and Wednesday the winds will be
southerly at near 15 knots. North of the boundary the winds
will initially be northeasterly, gradually shifting to east
southeast at 10 to 15 knots. BUFR soundings indicate cloud cover
overnight and early Wednesday will be between 8000 and 12000
feet AGL. Isolated to widely scattered afternoon thunderstorms
may develop later this afternoon, initially occurring between
Hays, Dodge City, and Garden City. After 00z Thursday, the
chance of thunderstorms will increase as VFR ceilings lower to
3000 to 5000 feet AGL.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 160522Z 1606/1706 18012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 20011KT P6SM FEW250
FM162300 16011KT P6SM BKN100
FM170300 02009KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1703/1706 4SM TSRA BR
BKN100CB=
METAR KGUY 160553Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP072
T02440172 10339 20244 403670200 51006
METAR KGUY 160453Z AUTO 18012G22KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP070
T02610167
METAR KGUY 160353Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP070
T02670167
KDHT 160522Z 1606/1706 19011KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 06009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1702/1706 4SM TSRA BR
BKN100CB
METAR KDHT 160553Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP093
T02220167 10328 20222 403440161 51009
METAR KDHT 160453Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02330167
METAR KDHT 160353Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02500161
Amarillo (KAMA) 07/16/25 05:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...060/020
15000 FT MSL...055/020
14800 FT MSL...055/020
14000 FT MSL...047/018
13000 FT MSL...044/015
12600 FT MSL...038/014
12000 FT MSL...015/013
11000 FT MSL...349/012
10700 FT MSL...344/012
10000 FT MSL...330/012
9200 FT MSL...304/010
9000 FT MSL...292/011
8000 FT MSL...253/011
8000 FT MSL...255/011
7000 FT MSL...201/017
6900 FT MSL...211/014
6100 FT MSL...192/021
6000 FT MSL...191/022
5400 FT MSL...192/030
5000 FT MSL...192/031
4600 FT MSL...187/029
4300 FT MSL...182/029
4000 FT MSL...166/020
4000 FT MSL...174/022
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0545 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1223 AM CDT Wed Jul 16 2025
VFR conditions are favored at all sites for a majority of the
period, with winds out of the south at 10-15 kts. Storm chances
will increase near KDHT and KGUY towards the end of the period, so
have included PROB30 groups around/after 00z. Winds will shift
more northerly at these sites as well when a weak front moves
through.
Harrel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 160525Z 1606/1706 08007KT P6SM SCT200
FM162000 27007KT P6SM SCT150
FM162100 29012G21KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200 PROB30 1702/1706
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN120
METAR KFMN 160553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02330033 10339 20233 50000 $
METAR KFMN 160453Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02610033 $
METAR KFMN 160353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02780033 $
KLVS 160525Z 1606/1706 02006KT P6SM FEW200
FM161800 13009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1620/1623 VRB20G35KT
-TSRA
BKN080CB
FM170200 07010KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 160553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/ A3020 RMK AO2 SLP098 T0178 10261
20167 52006 $
METAR KLVS 160453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/ A3019 RMK AO2 SLP101 T0183 $
METAR KLVS 160353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/ A3018 RMK AO2 SLP102 T0200 $
METAR KRTN 160553Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01780072 10300 20178 50008
METAR KRTN 160453Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 20/07 A3016 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE SLP112 T02000067
METAR KRTN 160353Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM SCT110 22/06 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E SLP110 T02220061
METAR KCAO 160555Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02280144 10311 20211 50012
METAR KCAO 160455Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP101
T02220144
METAR KCAO 160355Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02220133
Albuquerque (KABX) 07/16/25 06:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...334/013
20000 FT MSL...341/013
19000 FT MSL...345/012
18000 FT MSL...025/009
17100 FT MSL...018/007
17000 FT MSL...040/008
16000 FT MSL...019/008
15000 FT MSL...356/020
14800 FT MSL...336/012
14000 FT MSL...357/018
13000 FT MSL...347/011
13000 FT MSL...357/018
12000 FT MSL...357/015
11500 FT MSL...016/007
11000 FT MSL...022/007
10300 FT MSL...057/005
9200 FT MSL...146/008
9000 FT MSL...149/010
8400 FT MSL...162/008
8000 FT MSL...162/016
7700 FT MSL...177/007
7000 FT MSL...166/018
6500 FT MSL...162/018
6300 FT MSL...165/017
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0531 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1126 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
The last few showers of the night should dissipate within the next
few hours. Light winds and VFR conditions will prevail through the
overnight hours around the region.
Tomorrow`s crop of storms will develop over the western and
northern mountains around 18Z. Storm motion will be slow and
erratic, with the highest coverage in western and northeastern NM.
Gusty outflow winds of 30 to 40 kts will be commonplace with any
showers and storms that develop. Storms will likely persist well
past 00Z tomorrow in the northeastern quadrant of the state thanks
to a backdoor cold frontal intrusion.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 160600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3613 3518+13 2810+07 2440-08 2433-19 251835 242246 244552
BCE 2816+13 2712-08 2418-20 222234 232844 243052
LND 9900+09 2317+08 2530-09 2644-19 263936 263847 264454
RKS 1208 2418+10 2622-08 2645-20 263935 253846 254454
GJT 2308+20 2414+12 2710-07 2616-19 252535 252945 263153
FMN 2505+20 2911+12 9900-07 9900-18 281434 252243 262352
ABQ 9900+21 9900+13 0113-07 1905-18 261932 272442 261953
MBW 1432 2022+10 2429-08 2740-18 273934 282944 253854
DEN 2108+18 2214+11 2721-07 2923-18 272635 262844 262653
PUB 2513+19 2312+12 3007-06 2908-18 271934 282343 261152
ALS 2309+12 3108-06 9900-18 250734 261943 271852
TCC 2026 2511+17 0116+12 0407-06 9900-16 281533 271243 281352
BFF 0728 2713+15 2817+09 2829-09 2625-19 273234 252443 242952
GLD 3507 2907+18 2715+11 3029-07 2922-17 282634 272143 250852
GCK 2233+24 2614+19 3007+11 3310-05 3408-18 301534 301443 990053
GAG 2221+21 2407+16 9900+10 9900-04 3207-17 291333 261144 990054
AMA 2019 3009+15 9900+11 9900-05 3506-16 291433 271443 281153
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2808+15 2817+09 2727-09 2723-21 253936 254445 254152
BCE 2912+11 2418-08 2422-20 242734 243643 253952
LND 2509+08 2819+06 2828-09 2734-20 244536 255146 265054
RKS 2910 2719+07 2932-08 2731-20 244236 254945 254853
GJT 2309+18 2820+11 2618-08 2526-20 243535 253744 253952
FMN 2908+19 3010+12 2810-07 2408-19 252433 264742 262752
ABQ 2605+19 9900+12 0505-07 2506-17 271832 263142 263054
MBW 2623 2638+08 2639-07 2535-19 253635 244145 265253
DEN 2910+15 2916+11 2516-07 2417-18 262635 263345 253852
PUB 2609+18 2510+11 2813-07 2312-18 251535 262643 252753
ALS 3111+12 3006-07 2009-19 251934 273043 262652
TCC 2226 2906+17 0608+11 0106-06 1905-17 272033 283442 282854
BFF 1115 2216+12 2527+09 2630-08 2736-19 283835 263945 254753
GLD 0505 2705+19 2612+11 2724-07 2625-18 282235 272343 242853
GCK 2420+24 2005+19 9900+11 3111-07 2509-18 292034 261843 252153
GAG 2113+21 9900+15 0108+10 9900-05 2605-17 261234 261644 272353
AMA 2312 9900+15 0313+09 9900-05 9900-16 251133 272443 282353
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2910+18 2918+11 2725-08 2717-21 281136 281845 253155
BCE 2815+11 2614-08 2219-20 232334 243242 243753
LND 9900+11 2416+09 2731-09 2827-21 273038 263946 254755
RKS 2514 2814+09 2920-09 2925-21 262636 243645 244055
GJT 3312+20 2911+12 2616-07 2525-20 243635 254244 254654
FMN 2913+22 3013+13 9900-06 2107-19 233433 244543 253653
ABQ 9900+22 9900+13 9900-06 2508-17 222131 252542 262455
MBW 9900 2709+08 2735-09 2737-21 264136 265445 265153
DEN 1009+17 1107+08 2829-07 2636-19 235234 245444 255254
PUB 2607+19 2006+11 2512-07 2614-17 262232 253043 273954
ALS 3009+10 2115-06 2319-17 263133 254043 264154
TCC 1712 1812+20 1909+11 3311-06 2815-15 262131 272542 283055
BFF 0718 3315+10 2933+07 2838-08 2743-20 255836 255945 255853
GLD 0517 3307+17 2710+11 2718-08 2524-19 253734 263743 264052
GCK 1005+26 1507+17 2107+10 2709-07 2519-17 263234 273843 274053
GAG 1815+23 9900+16 0507+11 9900-05 2711-16 272633 283442 273153
AMA 1612 1711+17 0206+11 3205-04 2910-16 282332 283342 273954
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