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NZUS99 KBOU 160709
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0105 MDT Wednesday, July 16, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 160656Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02170100 403560139
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 KGXY 160656Z 05005KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02000139
403390122
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 KLMO 160655Z AUTO 01005KT 7SM CLR 22/11 A3007 RMK AO2 T02220110
403630146
METAR KLMO 160635Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3007 RMK AO2 T02100108
METAR KLMO 160615Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 21/11 A3006 RMK AO2 T02100107
METAR KBDU 160655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160635Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160615Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 160655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN130 OVC150 19/12 A3004 RMK
AO2 T01900124
METAR KEIK 160635Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT130 BKN160 18/12 A3004 RMK
AO2 T01820120
METAR KEIK 160615Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM SCT150 18/12 A3003 RMK AO2 T01750121
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 160655Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160635Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160615Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3008 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 160653Z 11005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 19/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP085
T01890111 403500183
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 KBKF 160658Z 08003KT 10SM FEW130 19/08 A3006 RMK AO2A SLP079
T01900077 403540176
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
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 160653Z 18004KT 10SM SCT120 19/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP095 T01890056
403440178
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 KMNH 160655Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160635Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160615Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160655Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160635Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160615Z AUTO 04012G17KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160655Z AUTO 03008G19KT 10SM BKN017 20/17 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160635Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM SCT019 20/17 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160615Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM SCT021 20/17 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 160653Z AUTO 07014KT 10SM FEW013 18/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01830161 403280167
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 KLIC 160655Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP083
T01890133 403610089
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 K2V5 160655Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160635Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160615Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 160653Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP085
T01940156 403440156
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
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 06:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...295/029
16000 FT MSL...314/023
15000 FT MSL...317/025
14500 FT MSL...316/023
14000 FT MSL...307/021
13000 FT MSL...303/020
12600 FT MSL...304/020
12000 FT MSL...293/019
11200 FT MSL...293/018
11000 FT MSL...294/018
10000 FT MSL...305/013
10000 FT MSL...302/014
8100 FT MSL...031/009
8000 FT MSL...132/014
7300 FT MSL...033/014
7000 FT MSL...071/019
6600 FT MSL...021/015
6200 FT MSL...055/019
6000 FT MSL...048/019
5900 FT MSL...050/018
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0626 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1224 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
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). Thunderstorm coverage and
intensity will diminish by 02z, but there will still be a chance
of storms and instrument approaches to KDEN may still be needed
into Wednesday night.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 160655Z AUTO 18013G21KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 12/01 A3055 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 160635Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 12/01 A3056 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 160615Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM SCT080 12/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 160655Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01380046 403300133
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 160654Z 36007KT 10SM FEW200 16/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP099 T01610061
403390133 $
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 KABH 160655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN220 14/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01390112 403320114
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 160655Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3018 RMK AO2 T01550052
403300145
METAR KFLY 160635Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3018 RMK AO2 T01480056
METAR KFLY 160615Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3018 RMK AO2 T01590052
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 160655Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01810056 403430133 $
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 160653Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP077
T02110061 403780156
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 KVTP 160655Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 12/M37 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 160635Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 12/M37 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 160615Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 13/M39 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 160654Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01830061 403610156 $
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 KSPD 160656Z AUTO 19014KT 23/16 A2994 RMK AO1 SLP058 T02330156
403670144
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
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 06:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...208/014
29000 FT MSL...227/011
27000 FT MSL...238/006
25000 FT MSL...230/005
24000 FT MSL...259/003
23000 FT MSL...086/008
15000 FT MSL...351/020
14000 FT MSL...354/020
13000 FT MSL...009/020
12400 FT MSL...012/019
12000 FT MSL...014/020
11000 FT MSL...010/021
10900 FT MSL...012/021
10000 FT MSL...007/023
9700 FT MSL...009/023
9000 FT MSL...008/023
8600 FT MSL...008/022
8000 FT MSL...007/023
7700 FT MSL...008/022
7000 FT MSL...008/021
7000 FT MSL...007/021
6400 FT MSL...005/021
6000 FT MSL...013/016
5900 FT MSL...011/010
5700 FT MSL...013/008
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 160653Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01500050 403220078
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 KSBS 160655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3017 RMK AO1 T01350020
METAR KSBS 160635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3017 RMK AO1 T01290023
METAR KSBS 160615Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3015 RMK AO1 T01560015
METAR KC07 160655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160615Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 160653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM FEW110 18/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01780028 403220100
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 K20V 160655Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160635Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160615Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 160655Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM OVC110 14/05 A3032 RMK AO2 T01370046
402730057
METAR KGNB 160635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 14/03 A3032 RMK AO2 T01370033
METAR KGNB 160615Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM OVC110 14/04 A3032 RMK AO2 T01410035
METAR KC99 160642Z AUTO 32007G17KT 10SM BKN080 13/M03 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160620Z AUTO 31009G18KT 10SM SCT080 12/M03 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160600Z AUTO 33007G16KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW
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 160653Z AUTO 09004KT 8SM CLR 28/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP066
T02780033 403780206
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
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 160653Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02280044 403610144
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 K5SM 160655Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 11/00 A3051 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
METAR K5SM 160635Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 12/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160615Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 12/00 A3052 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 160656Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01830033 $
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 $
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 160653Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP102
T01390033 403000100
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 KLXV 160653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00720006 402440011
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
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 06:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...250/015
23900 FT MSL...237/013
22000 FT MSL...260/013
21200 FT MSL...269/014
20000 FT MSL...272/012
19000 FT MSL...286/012
19000 FT MSL...287/012
18000 FT MSL...294/011
17200 FT MSL...292/007
17000 FT MSL...296/007
16000 FT MSL...278/007
15600 FT MSL...291/006
15000 FT MSL...274/015
14400 FT MSL...294/010
14000 FT MSL...333/016
13500 FT MSL...309/010
13000 FT MSL...345/019
12500 FT MSL...300/010
12000 FT MSL...237/013
11700 FT MSL...291/010
11100 FT MSL...298/010
11000 FT MSL...272/013
10400 FT MSL...207/011
10300 FT MSL...285/016
10100 FT MSL...204/012
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0622 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1126 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
Isolated to scattered showers continue across eastern Utah and
Western Colorado near the Utah border. With the dry surface
layer, little rain is reaching the ground, but these showers are
producing erratic gusts 20-40 kts. Look for these showers to
diminish overnight and into the morning before showers and
thunderstorms increase again across the region around 18Z that
will last past 06Z Thursday. Primary threats are lightning and
strong outflow winds gusting 45 kts. Otherwise expect VFR
conditions though smoke from local wildfires will have minor
impacts on visibilities at most TAF sites. Expect light winds
through the TAF period with generally westerly winds through
the afternoon.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 160655Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM SCT001 24/04 A3006 RMK AO2 T02350044
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 160635Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM SCT001 24/05 A3005 RMK AO2 T02400053
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 160615Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT001 SCT095 24/06 A3005 RMK
AO2 T02380055 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 160653Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02330039 403330178
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 KGUC 160656Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01670056 $
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 K7BM 160653Z AUTO 29003G14KT 10SM SCT120 15/01 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160633Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160612Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 160655Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 12/03 A3030 RMK AO2 T01190033 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 160635Z AUTO 00000KT SCT110 12/04 A3030 RMK AO2 T01190035
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 160615Z AUTO 29005KT SCT110 12/04 A3030 RMK AO2 T01210035
PWINO
METAR KANK 160655Z AUTO 31004KT 9SM CLR 17/05 A3024 RMK AO2 T01670047
403170114 $
METAR KANK 160635Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3025 RMK AO2 T01660048
$
METAR KANK 160615Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3025 RMK AO2 T01570055
$
METAR KMYP 160655Z AUTO 27016KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160635Z AUTO 27017KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160615Z AUTO 26018KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3071 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 160655Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160647Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3032 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 160627Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/05 A3032 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 160607Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 160653Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02220044 403500128
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
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 160653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01390067 403390111
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 KPSO 160655Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160635Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160615Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160655Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160635Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160615Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 08/00 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 160652Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01330056 403170061
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
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 07:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...229/019
24000 FT MSL...264/018
23900 FT MSL...251/016
22000 FT MSL...263/015
21300 FT MSL...264/014
20000 FT MSL...271/012
19000 FT MSL...280/013
19000 FT MSL...280/013
18000 FT MSL...292/011
17200 FT MSL...277/009
17000 FT MSL...281/009
16000 FT MSL...266/008
15600 FT MSL...274/007
15000 FT MSL...275/015
14400 FT MSL...264/007
14000 FT MSL...322/012
13500 FT MSL...274/007
13000 FT MSL...323/014
12500 FT MSL...310/014
12000 FT MSL...237/013
11700 FT MSL...307/013
11000 FT MSL...284/009
11000 FT MSL...289/013
10400 FT MSL...213/011
10200 FT MSL...292/012
10100 FT MSL...213/012
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0622 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1126 PM MDT Tue Jul 15 2025
Isolated to scattered showers continue across eastern Utah and
Western Colorado near the Utah border. With the dry surface
layer, little rain is reaching the ground, but these showers are
producing erratic gusts 20-40 kts. Look for these showers to
diminish overnight and into the morning before showers and
thunderstorms increase again across the region around 18Z that
will last past 06Z Thursday. Primary threats are lightning and
strong outflow winds gusting 45 kts. Otherwise expect VFR
conditions though smoke from local wildfires will have minor
impacts on visibilities at most TAF sites. Expect light winds
through the TAF period with generally westerly winds through
the afternoon.
* * * * * 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 160653Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE SLP079 T02830078 403940261 $
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 $
METAR KRQE 160653Z AUTO 26009G18KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP084
T02060061 403170094
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
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 160654Z 12009KT 10SM FEW130 SCT160 BKN200 27/06 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP064 T02720056 403720239
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
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 160653Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02390056 403330167
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
METAR KPUC 160653Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM SCT120 24/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP064
T02390039 403440178
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
KCNY 160520Z 1606/1706 23007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
FM160700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM161800 26008KT P6SM BKN250
FM162000 28014G25KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 160653Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02670028 403830217
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
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/16/25 07:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...242/018
20400 FT MSL...312/007
14000 FT MSL...264/032
13000 FT MSL...272/024
12000 FT MSL...258/023
11000 FT MSL...254/024
9000 FT MSL...286/007
9000 FT MSL...262/006
8200 FT MSL...337/006
8000 FT MSL...139/005
7600 FT MSL...022/005
7000 FT MSL...305/006
6900 FT MSL...154/006
6800 FT MSL...070/004
6600 FT MSL...153/008
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 160653Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01670050 402940144
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
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 160654Z AUTO 10014KT 10SM FEW120 17/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01670072 403170161
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
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 160653Z AUTO 02015KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
33026/0633 SLP116 T01500094 403280117
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
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 160653Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01670072 402720106
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
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 160653Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM FEW010 OVC018 16/14 A3015 RMK
AO2 SLP123 T01610139 402830133
SPECI KCYS 160629Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM SCT015 BKN021 16/13 A3014 RMK AO2
T01610133
METAR KCYS 160553Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01670122 10250 20167 53010
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 0616 UTC Wednesday, July 16, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1210 AM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
A complex aviation forecast is on track for the TAF period.
Lingering thunderstorms are moving through the northern NE
panhandle, and may bring lightning, gusty winds, and VIS drops
to KCDR over the next few hours. This should clear out by around
09z.
Meanwhile, low clouds are pushing southwestward, and MVFR to
IFR CIGs are expected through Wednesday morning at all High
Plains terminals. IFR is expected at KCYS, KSNY, and KCDR, and
possible at KBFF and KAIA. Additionally, temporary VIS
reductions as the cloud deck intersects the ground at times will
be possible, particularly at KCYS. Expect conditions to
gradually improve Wednesday morning, reaching VFR by the late
morning or early afternoon hours.
Attention then shifts back to thunderstorm activity as fairly
widespread thunderstorms are anticipated along the I-80 corridor
Wednesday afternoon and evening. This is handled with PROB30
groups at this time. Strong, gusty winds, heavy rainfall, and
hail will all be possible with Wednesdays storms.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 160655Z AUTO 08013G19KT 10SM OVC011 18/17 A3009 RMK AO2
T01830165 403110137
METAR KIBM 160635Z AUTO 06012KT 10SM OVC011 18/17 A3008 RMK AO2
T01830165
METAR KIBM 160615Z AUTO 06012G16KT 10SM BKN013 18/16 A3008 RMK AO2
T01790161
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 160653Z AUTO 04015G22KT 10SM OVC014 19/16 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
WND 05026/0622 SLP108 T01890161 403220150
SPECI KSNY 160632Z AUTO 05016G24KT 10SM OVC014 19/16 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
WND 05026/0622 T01890161
METAR KSNY 160553Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM BKN018 19/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01890156 10311 20183 51016
METAR KOGA 160655Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM SCT011 20/18 A3000 RMK AO2
T01960179 403640193
METAR KOGA 160635Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM SCT011 20/18 A3000 RMK AO2
T02010181
METAR KOGA 160615Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3000 RMK AO2
T02030182
METAR KIML 160653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/16 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01780156
403670178
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
KMCK 160615Z 1606/1706 04015KT P6SM BKN010
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
METAR KMCK 160653Z AUTO 07014KT 10SM OVC007 20/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02000178
SPECI KMCK 160625Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM OVC008 20/18 A2991 RMK AO2 CIG
007V011 T02000183
SPECI KMCK 160604Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM BKN010 20/18 A2991 RMK AO2 CIG
008V012 T02000183
North Platte (KLNX) 07/16/25 06:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...342/024
11000 FT MSL...355/024
9000 FT MSL...028/020
8600 FT MSL...026/027
8000 FT MSL...028/021
7400 FT MSL...023/022
7000 FT MSL...042/019
6300 FT MSL...038/018
6000 FT MSL...040/017
5600 FT MSL...036/019
5000 FT MSL...034/016
4700 FT MSL...031/017
4100 FT MSL...029/017
4000 FT MSL...027/017
3600 FT MSL...021/017
3400 FT MSL...020/017
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 160653Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP081
T01940150 403500178 $
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
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 KLBL 160656Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP093
T02390189 PNO $
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 KEHA 160655Z AUTO 20016G21KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2996 RMK AO2
T02360165
METAR KEHA 160635Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2996 RMK AO2
T02350165
METAR KEHA 160615Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2997 RMK AO2
T02330166
Goodland (KGLD) 07/16/25 06:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...312/023
13000 FT MSL...299/018
12600 FT MSL...295/019
12000 FT MSL...284/018
11000 FT MSL...268/013
10700 FT MSL...278/014
10000 FT MSL...323/021
9200 FT MSL...328/016
9000 FT MSL...336/018
8100 FT MSL...348/024
8000 FT MSL...348/024
7000 FT MSL...005/028
7000 FT MSL...004/028
6200 FT MSL...017/032
6000 FT MSL...018/034
5300 FT MSL...021/033
5000 FT MSL...027/033
4800 FT MSL...018/032
4200 FT MSL...021/025
4100 FT MSL...013/023
4000 FT MSL...014/022
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/16/25 07:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...358/018
11600 FT MSL...354/017
11000 FT MSL...349/018
10000 FT MSL...340/014
9800 FT MSL...350/012
9000 FT MSL...334/017
8300 FT MSL...256/016
8000 FT MSL...260/019
7100 FT MSL...250/024
7000 FT MSL...248/025
6000 FT MSL...229/029
6000 FT MSL...227/030
5100 FT MSL...218/036
5000 FT MSL...218/037
4300 FT MSL...209/043
4000 FT MSL...209/045
3700 FT MSL...208/041
3200 FT MSL...204/038
3000 FT MSL...200/028
3000 FT MSL...200/028
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 160653Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP075
T02330172
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
KDHT 160522Z 1606/1706 19011KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 06009KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1702/1706 4SM TSRA BR
BKN100CB
METAR KDHT 160653Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02110167
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
Amarillo (KAMA) 07/16/25 06:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...075/023
15000 FT MSL...047/021
14800 FT MSL...047/021
14000 FT MSL...043/018
13000 FT MSL...037/017
12600 FT MSL...035/017
12000 FT MSL...024/015
11000 FT MSL...009/014
10700 FT MSL...359/015
10000 FT MSL...341/013
9200 FT MSL...317/010
9000 FT MSL...298/009
8000 FT MSL...255/010
8000 FT MSL...259/009
7000 FT MSL...208/017
6900 FT MSL...214/012
6100 FT MSL...202/018
6000 FT MSL...198/019
5400 FT MSL...199/028
5000 FT MSL...197/031
4600 FT MSL...194/029
4300 FT MSL...186/029
4000 FT MSL...179/020
4000 FT MSL...178/021
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 160653Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02170044 403610172 $
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 $
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 160653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/ A3019 RMK AO2 SLP097 T0167 403110100
$
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 KRTN 160653Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01670067 403110094
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 KCAO 160655Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02170150 403280167
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
Albuquerque (KABX) 07/16/25 07:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...359/008
20000 FT MSL...071/012
18000 FT MSL...042/007
15000 FT MSL...338/011
14800 FT MSL...342/013
14000 FT MSL...355/011
13000 FT MSL...356/011
13000 FT MSL...004/019
12000 FT MSL...005/009
8400 FT MSL...276/006
8000 FT MSL...248/004
7700 FT MSL...269/007
7000 FT MSL...298/006
7000 FT MSL...260/005
6500 FT MSL...235/011
6300 FT MSL...232/010
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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