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NZUS99 KBOU 261609
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1005 MDT Saturday, July 26, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 261556Z VRB05KT 5SM HZ CLR 26/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP106 T02560094
        PNO $
METAR KFNL 261456Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP104 6////
        T02220089 53005 PNO $
METAR KFNL 261356Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP104 T02060083
       PNO $

METAR KGXY 261556Z 23006KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02500150
METAR KGXY 261456Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02170156
        50006
METAR KGXY 261356Z 25005KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T01890144

METAR KLMO 261555Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3008 RMK AO2
       T02750071
METAR KLMO 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3008 RMK AO2 T02660074
METAR KLMO 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 26/07 A3009 RMK AO2 T02560067

METAR KBDU 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 28/07 A3006 RMK AO2
       T02800071
METAR KEIK 261535Z AUTO 22003KT 9SM CLR 26/08 A3006 RMK AO2 T02590079
METAR KEIK 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 25/08 A3006 RMK AO2 T02540084

KBJC 261120Z 2612/2712 23006KT P6SM SKC
     FM261400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM262100 36007KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 SCT150 PROB30 2621/2624
      VRB15G30KT BKN110
     FM270100 27007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KBJC 261545Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 27/03 A3011
METAR KBJC 261445Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 24/07 A3012
METAR KBJC 261351Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 22/06 A3010

KDEN 261404Z 2614/2718 20011KT P6SM FEW120
     FM261600 24007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM261800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
     FM262100 34008KT P6SM VCSH FEW110 SCT150 PROB30 2621/2624
      VRB16G30KT BKN110
     FM270200 21008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
     FM271500 24007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDEN 261553Z 21008KT 10SM FEW085 FEW130 FEW180 29/04 A3008 RMK
        AO2 SLP096 T02890044 $
METAR KDEN 261453Z 22009KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 26/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP093
        T02610067 53008 $
METAR KDEN 261353Z 21011KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 23/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T02280078 $


KBKF 260900Z 2609/2715 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3006INS
      BECMG 2620/2621 20010G20KT 9999 -RA SCT150 SCT200 QNH3006INS
      BECMG 2704/2705 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3007INS TX33/2621Z
      TN17/2612Z
METAR KBKF 261558Z 21007KT 10SM FEW150 29/05 A3009 RMK AO2A SLP097
        T02880049
METAR KBKF 261458Z 22012KT 10SM FEW150 26/07 A3009 RMK AO2A SLP097
        T02560072 52008
METAR KBKF 261358Z 20009KT 10SM FEW150 23/08 A3008 RMK AO2A SLP094
        T02290078

KAPA 261120Z 2612/2712 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM261400 24007KT P6SM FEW220
     FM261800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
     FM262100 25007KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 SCT150 PROB30 2621/2624
      VRB15G30KT BKN110
     FM270200 19008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KAPA 261553Z 23011KT 10SM FEW085 FEW130 FEW170 28/05 A3012 RMK
        AO2 SLP117 T02830050 PNO $
METAR KAPA 261453Z 24010KT 10SM FEW130 FEW160 26/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
        6//// T02560061 51007 PNO $
METAR KAPA 261353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 FEW140 22/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T02170089 PNO $

METAR KMNH 261555Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 261535Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 261515Z AUTO 25010G14KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3025 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 261555Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 261535Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 261515Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3003 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 261555Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 261515Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 261553Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02830144
METAR KAKO 261453Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02610150 52004
METAR KAKO 261353Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T02280161

METAR KLIC 261555Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T02610139
METAR KLIC 261455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02220156 52001
METAR KLIC 261355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T01780150


METAR K2V6 261554Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 261534Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 261514Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3001 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 261555Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 261515Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 261553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T02940150 $
METAR KITR 261453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM 26/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02610156
        53005 $
SPECI KITR 261442Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM SCT001 26/16 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02560156 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/26/2025
Fort Collins - 05:52:23 MDT / 20:21:17 MDT
Denver       - 05:54:06 MDT / 20:18:43 MDT
Sterling     - 05:44:43 MDT / 20:14:07 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/26/25 16:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...266/019
                  11200 FT MSL...293/011
                  11000 FT MSL...296/012
                  10000 FT MSL...301/009
                  10000 FT MSL...302/010
                   9000 FT MSL...295/009
                   8900 FT MSL...299/009
                   8100 FT MSL...283/006
                   8000 FT MSL...281/007
                   7300 FT MSL...262/008
                   7000 FT MSL...244/008
                   6600 FT MSL...253/006
                   6200 FT MSL...246/011
                   6000 FT MSL...251/010
                   5900 FT MSL...251/009

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1123 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Sunday/...
Issued at 519 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
VFR conditions are expected to prevail for all terminals through
the TAF period. Drainage winds early this morning should gradually
take on a more northerly direction by early afternoon. Starting
near 21Z, wind directions will be heavily driven by outflows from
weak, high-based convection. Chance of SHRA at terminals is low
(~15-20%), but there`s greater potential for localized outflows
of 30-35 kts in the vicinity of any virga/elevated convection.
Expect a return to southerly drainage winds early to mid evening.
Modest smoke aloft may reduce slant range vis at times through the
TAF period.


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

METAR K4BM 261555Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 261535Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 261515Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3061 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP115
        T02800022
METAR KAFF 261455Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02650037 53005
METAR KAFF 261355Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02180076

KCOS 261123Z 2612/2712 01007KT P6SM SKC
     FM261600 18008KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 19012G22KT P6SM SCT110
     FM270200 01007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 261554Z 22004KT 10SM FEW120 27/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02670039
METAR KCOS 261454Z 30003KT 10SM FEW120 24/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP123 T02390106
        53003
METAR KCOS 261354Z 04003KT 10SM FEW120 20/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125 T02000122

METAR KABH 261555Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T02690097
METAR KABH 261455Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T02470098 52005
METAR KABH 261355Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T02030144

METAR KFLY 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3024 RMK AO2 T02810015
METAR KFLY 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3024 RMK AO2 T02760011
METAR KFLY 261515Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3024 RMK AO2 T02750017

METAR KFCS 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02640105 $
METAR KFCS 261455Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02490111 53005 $
METAR KFCS 261355Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T01990103 $

KPUB 261123Z 2612/2712 30006KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 16012KT P6SM SCT120
     FM270200 04009KT P6SM SKC
     FM270900 32006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 261553Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02560122
        $
METAR KPUB 261453Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02280117
        51005 $
METAR KPUB 261353Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP124 T01830122
        $

METAR KVTP 261555Z AUTO 26011G15KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 261535Z AUTO 25011G16KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 261515Z AUTO 26011G14KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3063 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 261554Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T02940089
METAR KTAD 261454Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T02560106 51010
METAR KTAD 261354Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02110100


METAR KLAA 261453Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T02500150 53006 TSNO

METAR KSPD 261556Z AUTO 14003KT 31/13 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP101 T03110128
METAR KSPD 261456Z AUTO 27009KT 29/13 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP100 T02940128
        53003
METAR KSPD 261356Z AUTO 24010KT 25/13 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP101 T02500133

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/26/2025
Burlington - 05:44:25 MDT / 20:06:53 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:56:23 MDT / 20:13:41 MDT
Lamar      - 05:48:49 MDT / 20:05:14 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/26/25 15:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...315/017
                  13000 FT MSL...296/015
                  12400 FT MSL...307/013
                  12000 FT MSL...300/013
                  11000 FT MSL...302/011
                  10900 FT MSL...301/011
                  10000 FT MSL...289/011
                   9600 FT MSL...275/010
                   9000 FT MSL...265/013
                   8600 FT MSL...262/014
                   8000 FT MSL...266/015
                   7700 FT MSL...267/015
                   7100 FT MSL...271/016
                   7000 FT MSL...276/017
                   6300 FT MSL...272/014
                   6000 FT MSL...275/011
                   5900 FT MSL...272/010
                   5700 FT MSL...267/007

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1112 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 510 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
VFR conditions at all three terminals (KALS, KCOS, KPUB)
through the next 24 hours. Southerly winds could gust near 20-22
kts this afternoon at KALS and KCOS.  Mozley


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

METAR KCAG 261553Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM FEW120 21/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T02060006
METAR KCAG 261453Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T01720011 53012
METAR KCAG 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T01330011

METAR KHDN 261556Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR A3025 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO
        $
METAR KHDN 261456Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO 53011
        FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 261356Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR A3021 RMK AO2 SLPNO FZRANO
       $

METAR KSBS 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3024 RMK AO1 T01870008
METAR KSBS 261535Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3024 RMK AO1 T01720016
METAR KSBS 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3024 RMK AO1 T01510009

METAR KC07 261555Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 15/M02 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 261515Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN095 15/M01 A3051 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T01890011
METAR KEEO 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP158
        T01610000 52014
METAR KEEO 261353Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T01390006

METAR K20V 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3033 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3039 RMK AO2 T01780031
METAR KGNB 261535Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3039 RMK AO2 T01660035
METAR KGNB 261515Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3040 RMK AO2 T01580037


METAR KC99 261541Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 261522Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 261501Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3055 RMK AO2

KGJT 261140Z 2612/2712 10015KT 6SM FU SCT150 BKN200
     FM261500 15012KT 6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
     FM261900 27012G24KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270300 25007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270500 11012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 261553Z 10015KT 8SM FU CLR 26/00 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117 T02610000
METAR KGJT 261453Z 10009KT 10SM FU CLR 24/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T02441017 50011
METAR KGJT 261353Z 09006KT 10SM FU CLR 21/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02061022

KRIL 261140Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM261800 26015G27KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270200 21007KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270600 12005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 261553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T02170017
METAR KRIL 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T01831011 51021
METAR KRIL 261353Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T01440017

METAR K5SM 261555Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 16/M03 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 261535Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 SCT095 SCT110 15/M03 A3058 RMK
        AO2
METAR K5SM 261515Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 SCT110 14/M05 A3058 RMK AO2

KEGE 261140Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
     FM261800 24015G27KT P6SM FEW110
     FM270200 23010KT P6SM FEW110
     FM270500 11006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 261556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01941006
        $
METAR KEGE 261456Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01441017
        50010 $
METAR KEGE 261356Z 32004KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T01281011 $

KASE 261140Z 2612/2712 21008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
     FM261800 24010G18KT P6SM FEW100
     FM270300 21010KT P6SM SKC
     FM270600 20008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 261553Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP128 T02330000
METAR KASE 261453Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP134 T01940022
        53009
METAR KASE 261353Z 15006KT 10SM FEW120 17/02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP132 T01670017

METAR KCCU 261555Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 261535Z AUTO 23007G15KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 261515Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3066 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 261553Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01440033 $
METAR KLXV 261453Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T01280022 53006 $
METAR KLXV 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T00890022 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/26/2025
Rangely           - 06:08:26 MDT / 20:34:54 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:10:05 MDT / 20:31:28 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:59:36 MDT / 20:28:06 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/26/25 15:49 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...203/032
                  22000 FT MSL...206/041
                  21300 FT MSL...206/042
                  20000 FT MSL...205/041
                  19000 FT MSL...201/036
                  19000 FT MSL...201/036
                  18000 FT MSL...202/035
                  17200 FT MSL...205/035
                  17000 FT MSL...205/036
                  16000 FT MSL...200/030
                  14000 FT MSL...212/020
                  13000 FT MSL...194/022
                  12000 FT MSL...184/019
                  11000 FT MSL...210/005
                  11000 FT MSL...174/016
                  10400 FT MSL...209/013
                  10200 FT MSL...207/010
                  10100 FT MSL...207/012

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1153 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 553 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
Scattered to broken mid and high clouds are moving through the
area this morning with some light showers appearing on radar.
No evidence anything is reaching the ground but could see some
virga given the presence of dry air. These clouds and virga
showers should clear the area by 18Z giving way to mostly clear
skies this afternoon. Winds increase this afternoon with gusts
25 to 30 kts at most sites. Very isolated storms may pop up
along the spine of the Divide but confidence is low. No impacts
to TAF sites with VFR prevailing. Areas of smoke will remain
present through lower desert valleys of southeast Utah and west-
central Colorado, including KGJT and KCNY where visibility may
be reduced at times to MVFR but otherwise, will still remain
hazy to smokey.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KAJZ 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 27/03 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02710032
METAR KAJZ 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 27/05 A3017 RMK AO2 T02700046
METAR KAJZ 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 25/05 A3018 RMK AO2 T02540048

KMTJ 261140Z 2612/2712 14012KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
     FM261800 25015G26KT P6SM SCT140
     FM270200 22009KT P6SM FEW140
     FM270500 15012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 261553Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T02781017
METAR KMTJ 261453Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T02500011 51013
METAR KMTJ 261353Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T02170017

METAR KGUC 261556Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP188
        T01720039 $
METAR KGUC 261456Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP202
        T01390033 50011 $
METAR KGUC 261356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 11/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T01060033 $

METAR K7BM 261552Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 261532Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 261512Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 261555Z AUTO 16004KT CLR 19/02 A3036 RMK AO2 T01940018 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 261535Z AUTO 14004KT CLR 19/02 A3037 RMK AO2 T01920017 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 261515Z AUTO 08003KT CLR 18/02 A3037 RMK AO2 T01760022 PWINO

METAR KANK 261555Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3031 RMK AO2 T02120051
       $
METAR KANK 261535Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3031 RMK AO2 T02030051
        $
METAR KANK 261515Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM FEW190 19/04 A3032 RMK AO2 T01900042
        $

METAR KMYP 261555Z AUTO 26017G25KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 261535Z AUTO 27016G23KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 261515Z AUTO 27014G24KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3074 RMK AO2


KTEX 261140Z 2612/2712 16008KT P6SM SCT080 OVC100
     FM261800 22012G23KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM270300 16008KT P6SM SKC
     FM270600 13007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 18/M01 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 261535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 16/01 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 16/00 A3047 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 261547Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 261527Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 261507Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 261553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T02560000
METAR KCEZ 261453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T02221006 51015
METAR KCEZ 261353Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM FEW110 18/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T01830000

KDRO 261140Z 2612/2712 10008KT P6SM SCT150
     FM261800 25012G21KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270200 32008KT P6SM SKC
     FM270600 36005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 261553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T02391044
METAR KDRO 261453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T02061033 53014
METAR KDRO 261353Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01671011

METAR KPSO 261555Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM VCTS CLR 21/03 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 261535Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 261515Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3039 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 261555Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 261535Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT080 10/M02 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 261515Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3069 RMK AO2

KALS 261123Z 2612/2712 15006KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 22012G22KT P6SM FEW090
     FM270200 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM270500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 261552Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T01890067
METAR KALS 261452Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP190
        T01610067 51013
METAR KALS 261352Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP184
        T01280061

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/26/2025
Vail    - 05:59:54 MDT / 20:24:04 MDT
Durango - 06:11:44 MDT / 20:24:21 MDT
Alamosa - 06:03:18 MDT / 20:16:48 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/26/25 15:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...208/037
                  22000 FT MSL...206/041
                  21300 FT MSL...206/042
                  20000 FT MSL...205/041
                  19000 FT MSL...204/039
                  19000 FT MSL...205/039
                  18000 FT MSL...203/036
                  17100 FT MSL...205/035
                  17000 FT MSL...205/036
                  16000 FT MSL...203/033
                  15600 FT MSL...202/031
                  14000 FT MSL...195/020
                  13000 FT MSL...201/020
                  12000 FT MSL...182/021
                  11000 FT MSL...197/014
                  11000 FT MSL...178/016
                  10400 FT MSL...193/011
                  10200 FT MSL...220/011
                  10100 FT MSL...196/011

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1153 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 553 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
Scattered to broken mid and high clouds are moving through the
area this morning with some light showers appearing on radar.
No evidence anything is reaching the ground but could see some
virga given the presence of dry air. These clouds and virga
showers should clear the area by 18Z giving way to mostly clear
skies this afternoon. Winds increase this afternoon with gusts
25 to 30 kts at most sites. Very isolated storms may pop up
along the spine of the Divide but confidence is low. No impacts
to TAF sites with VFR prevailing. Areas of smoke will remain
present through lower desert valleys of southeast Utah and west-
central Colorado, including KGJT and KCNY where visibility may
be reduced at times to MVFR but otherwise, will still remain
hazy to smokey.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 261351Z 2614/2712 21006KT P6SM SCT030
      TEMPO 2614/2616 6SM FU BKN030
     FM262200 22009KT 5SM FU SCT030 BKN120
     FM270400 22004KT P6SM FEW030 SCT120
METAR KPGA 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 28/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02781050 $
METAR KPGA 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T02561050 51016 $
SPECI KPGA 261401Z AUTO 23004KT 8SM SCT027 24/M06 A3008 RMK AO2
       T02391056 $

METAR KRQE 261553Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T02391056
METAR KRQE 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T01891056 51013
METAR KRQE 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T01281061

Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/26/25 15:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...210/018
                  10000 FT MSL...212/017
                  10000 FT MSL...208/011
                   9200 FT MSL...221/009
                   9000 FT MSL...215/013
                   8500 FT MSL...224/008
                   8000 FT MSL...232/010
                   7800 FT MSL...221/011
                   7500 FT MSL...271/008
                   7500 FT MSL...227/009

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1023 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION...Saturday 26/12Z through Sunday 27/12Z...VFR
conditions are forecast. Smoke layers and reduced visibility from
just north of KGCN to KPGA through the period. Southwest winds at
10-20 kts gusting to 25-30 kts will develop after 17Z, then
decreasing to generally less than 10 kts after 03Z.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 27/12Z through Tuesday 29/12Z...Expect VFR
conditions. Smoke layers and reduced visibility from just north of
KGCN to KPGA through the period. Isolated -SHRA/-TSRA possible
Monday afternoon mainly KFLG-KRQE southward. Daytime southwest
winds at 5-15 kts gusting to 20-25 kts Sunday, diminishing to 5-10
kts with gusts to 20 kts on Monday. Nighttime winds generally
less than 10 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 261448Z 2615/2718 15010KT P6SM BKN150
     FM261600 17016G26KT P6SM SCT150
     FM262200 22014G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM270400 14009KT P6SM SKC
     FM271600 17014G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 261554Z 14009KT 10SM FEW150 SCT200 29/M01 A2999 RMK AO2
        SLP092 T02891006 $
METAR KSLC 261454Z 16009KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN200 26/M04 A2999 RMK
        AO2 SLP092 VIRGA T02611044 51014 $
METAR KSLC 261354Z 15008KT 10SM SCT110 OVC150 26/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
        PK WND 18027/1326 SLP089 VIRGA T02611056 $

KVEL 261140Z 2612/2712 27008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM261900 22014G24KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM270200 22008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270600 28006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 261553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T02331022
METAR KVEL 261453Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM FEW120 21/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02111039 50016
METAR KVEL 261353Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T01891028

METAR KPUC 261553Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP108
        T02561061
METAR KPUC 261453Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T02331072 53010
METAR KPUC 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T02001078

KCNY 261140Z 2612/2712 36008KT 6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
     FM261700 22015G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM270200 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM270600 18005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 261553Z AUTO 17015G21KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T03061028
METAR KCNY 261453Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02781061 51015
METAR KCNY 261353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T02281061


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/26/25 15:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...181/016
                  26000 FT MSL...181/009
                  25000 FT MSL...185/028
                  24000 FT MSL...161/020
                  22000 FT MSL...159/021
                  20000 FT MSL...168/014
                  19000 FT MSL...159/018
                  18000 FT MSL...155/021
                  17700 FT MSL...163/010
                  17000 FT MSL...151/021
                  15500 FT MSL...145/006
                  15000 FT MSL...094/006
                  13600 FT MSL...067/007
                  12100 FT MSL...322/004
                  12000 FT MSL...080/016
                  11000 FT MSL...085/009
                   9000 FT MSL...187/002
                   8200 FT MSL...211/003
                   8000 FT MSL...203/005
                   7600 FT MSL...206/003
                   7000 FT MSL...171/005
                   6900 FT MSL...198/010
                   6600 FT MSL...198/010

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0845 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Southerly winds will continue through the TAF
period, with gusts to 20-25kts beginning around 15-16z and lasting
through the afternoon/early evening. An increase in wildfire
smoke aloft may produce hazy skies, particularly during the
morning hours, though VFR conditions will prevail.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Southerly to southwesterly
winds will increase through the morning statewide, with widespread
gusts in the 20-25kt range. VFR conditions will prevail in most
locations, though sites in close proximity to the Monroe Canyon
and Dragon Bravo fires may see MVFR-IFR VIS/CIG reductions.
Wildfire smoke aloft may also result in hazy skies, particularly
across eastern Utah.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 261120Z 2612/2712 17008KT P6SM BKN150
     FM261600 22014G26KT P6SM FEW120
     FM270300 18008KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 261553Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM FEW120 21/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T02111078
METAR KEVW 261453Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM FEW110 19/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP131
        T01891072 51010
METAR KEVW 261353Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T01611061

KRKS 261120Z 2612/2712 25008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM261700 23015G25KT P6SM SCT150
     FM270100 25008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRKS 261554Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM FEW110 22/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T02171067
METAR KRKS 261454Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T01941072 53010
METAR KRKS 261354Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01611072

KRWL 261120Z 2612/2712 20005KT P6SM SCT200
     FM261600 22015G25KT P6SM BKN200
     FM262100 24020G30KT P6SM FEW200
     FM270100 25010KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 261553Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02331061
METAR KRWL 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T02111056 51009
METAR KRWL 261353Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T01781061

KLAR 261120Z 2612/2712 16006KT P6SM SKC
     FM261600 23010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM261900 20010G15KT P6SM VCSH BKN150
     FM270200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 261553Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02440017
METAR KLAR 261453Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02000028 51005
METAR KLAR 261353Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T01560017

KCYS 261120Z 2612/2712 25010KT P6SM SKC
     FM261600 25010KT P6SM SCT200
     FM262000 28015G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN150
     FM270100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCYS 261553Z 19003KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02670061
METAR KCYS 261453Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02220083
        51007
METAR KCYS 261353Z 27007KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01780056

Riverton (KRIW) 07/26/25 15:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...190/030
                  26000 FT MSL...202/027
                  25000 FT MSL...204/025
                  24000 FT MSL...205/026
                  22000 FT MSL...201/025
                  20000 FT MSL...208/026
                  19000 FT MSL...210/022
                  11300 FT MSL...212/008
                  11000 FT MSL...212/008
                   8900 FT MSL...151/008
                   8100 FT MSL...161/007
                   8000 FT MSL...162/008
                   7300 FT MSL...116/005
                   7000 FT MSL...117/006
                   6700 FT MSL...032/005
                   6200 FT MSL...351/003
                   6000 FT MSL...357/005
                   5900 FT MSL...349/007

Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/26/25 15:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  32000 FT MSL...194/038
                  31000 FT MSL...198/048
                  30000 FT MSL...199/039
                  29000 FT MSL...205/035
                  28000 FT MSL...334/006
                  27000 FT MSL...203/033
                  26000 FT MSL...195/032
                  24000 FT MSL...202/029
                  23000 FT MSL...206/017
                  22000 FT MSL...219/020
                  21000 FT MSL...219/020
                  20000 FT MSL...208/022
                  19000 FT MSL...223/017
                  18000 FT MSL...185/021
                  17000 FT MSL...236/014
                  16000 FT MSL...217/006
                  15000 FT MSL...222/005
                  14100 FT MSL...189/008
                  14000 FT MSL...173/008
                  13000 FT MSL...194/011
                  12400 FT MSL...183/012
                  12000 FT MSL...172/011
                  11000 FT MSL...211/010
                  10700 FT MSL...215/008
                  10000 FT MSL...230/007
                   9000 FT MSL...277/006
                   8900 FT MSL...277/006
                   8000 FT MSL...317/005
                   7300 FT MSL...286/006
                   7100 FT MSL...299/003
                   7000 FT MSL...302/004
                   6500 FT MSL...203/004

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1417 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 445 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
VFR conditions expected for the entirety of the period for all
TAF sites. Increasing mid level clouds throughout the
late morning after 17Z into the afternoon. Otherwise, some gusty
winds up to 25kts at RKS/CPR/LND with 18kts at PNA/JAC/RIW.
Limited storm chances at WRL/COD this afternoon after 21-22Z for
around a couple hours with a sporadic line but confidence is low
at this time (<20%). These will push off to the northeast of
WRL by 00Z as winds diminish towards sunset after 02-03Z due to
radiational cooling under improving skies.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1103 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 500 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
Mostly clear skies early this morning with only a few patchy,
upper-level clouds drifting overhead. Winds are mostly calm this
morning across the terminals. Some smoke and haze from wildfires
may drift across the region this morning/early afternoon. No
visibility reductions are expected at this time, but this may
change as the smoke moves into the terminals. Winds increase
this afternoon and drive away and residual smoke. Primary
aviation concern today will be isolated to scattered showers and
storms across the Nebraska Panhandle with isolated showers
possible across southeast Wyoming. Very gusty conditions
expected at KRWL this afternoon, with gusts approaching 30kts.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 261555Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3005 RMK AO2
       T03000126
METAR KIBM 261535Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02910134
METAR KIBM 261515Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3005 RMK AO2
       T02800135

KSNY 261120Z 2612/2712 22008KT P6SM SKC
     FM262000 16012G18KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB
     FM270100 10006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSNY 261553Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T03000133
METAR KSNY 261453Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T02610144 51003
METAR KSNY 261353Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02280144

METAR KOGA 261555Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 27/20 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02710200
METAR KOGA 261535Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 27/20 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02660196
METAR KOGA 261515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/20 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02580196

METAR KIML 261553Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02830178
METAR KIML 261453Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02560178 52003
METAR KIML 261353Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02220178

KMCK 261204Z 2612/2712 VRB05KT 6SM BR SKC
      TEMPO 2612/2614 3SM BR
     FM261400 16006KT P6SM SKC
     FM261900 16012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM270200 12007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 261553Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02890200
METAR KMCK 261453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/20 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02560200 50003
METAR KMCK 261353Z AUTO 14004KT 9SM CLR 22/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T02170194

North Platte (KLNX) 07/26/25 15:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...354/020
                  16000 FT MSL...359/019
                  15000 FT MSL...005/017
                  14200 FT MSL...006/017
                  14000 FT MSL...002/016
                   8000 FT MSL...289/012
                   7400 FT MSL...284/009
                   7000 FT MSL...246/012
                   6300 FT MSL...261/014
                   6000 FT MSL...257/014
                   5500 FT MSL...241/015
                   5000 FT MSL...234/015
                   4700 FT MSL...228/015
                   4100 FT MSL...220/013
                   4000 FT MSL...217/013
                   3600 FT MSL...216/011
                   3400 FT MSL...217/012

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1117 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 625 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
Low stratus and fog will persist into late morning along and
east of HWY 83, with IFR/locally LIFR CIGs and visibilities
continuing. By late morning, this low stratus will gradually
erode, with VFR returning to all area terminals this afternoon
and persisting through tomorrow morning.
Scattered thunderstorms are possible across the Sandhills this
afternoon and evening, with a threat for brief MVFR visibilities
and gusty, erratic winds. Winds remain southerly today and
tonight, with gusts of 20 to 25kts possible this afternoon.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 261120Z 2612/2712 20011KT P6SM SKC
     FM261800 16015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM270300 16009KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 261553Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T02890172
METAR KGLD 261453Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02560183 53003
METAR KGLD 261353Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T02280183

KGCK 261150Z 2612/2712 16005KT P6SM SKC
     FM261700 18010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 261554Z 19010KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T03060189
METAR KGCK 261454Z 20011KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02830200
       53003
METAR KGCK 261354Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02440206

METAR KLBL 261556Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 29/21 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02940211 PNO $
METAR KLBL 261456Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 27/21 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP130
       6//// T02670206 53005 PNO $
METAR KLBL 261356Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02440211 PNO $

METAR KEHA 261555Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3006 RMK AO2
       T03140136
METAR KEHA 261535Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3005 RMK AO2
       T03080135
METAR KEHA 261515Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3006 RMK AO2
       T03040143

Goodland (KGLD) 07/26/25 16:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...315/016
                  12600 FT MSL...285/011
                  12000 FT MSL...308/013
                  11000 FT MSL...300/008
                  10700 FT MSL...314/008
                  10000 FT MSL...337/007
                   9200 FT MSL...333/007
                   9000 FT MSL...259/003
                   8100 FT MSL...226/007
                   8000 FT MSL...265/007
                   7000 FT MSL...200/006
                   6900 FT MSL...214/007
                   6100 FT MSL...179/007
                   6000 FT MSL...176/007
                   5300 FT MSL...188/008
                   5000 FT MSL...195/008
                   4800 FT MSL...192/008
                   4200 FT MSL...173/008
                   4100 FT MSL...173/009
                   4000 FT MSL...177/009

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/26/25 15:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...322/005
                  14000 FT MSL...317/014
                  13900 FT MSL...314/011
                  13000 FT MSL...317/016
                  12000 FT MSL...320/013
                  11700 FT MSL...320/010
                  11000 FT MSL...334/009
                  10000 FT MSL...346/010
                   9800 FT MSL...344/009
                   9000 FT MSL...336/008
                   8300 FT MSL...325/009
                   8000 FT MSL...320/010
                   7100 FT MSL...290/009
                   7000 FT MSL...290/009
                   6000 FT MSL...246/010
                   5900 FT MSL...246/010
                   5100 FT MSL...218/011
                   5000 FT MSL...216/012
                   4300 FT MSL...206/012
                   4000 FT MSL...202/012
                   3700 FT MSL...198/012
                   3200 FT MSL...193/012
                   3000 FT MSL...186/012
                   3000 FT MSL...186/012

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1117 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 516 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
Some minor visibility reductions will be possible at KMCK in
fog or mist through about 14z this morning. Otherwise, VFR
expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF
period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1004 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 502 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
Light winds early this Saturday morning will increase to 10 to
15 knots between 15z and 18z today as surface pressures fall
along the lee of the Rockies. BUFR soundings indicating VFR
conditions over the next 24 hours.


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

KGUY 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW230
     FM261500 20007KT P6SM SKC
     FM261800 16010KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 261453Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02720178 51005
METAR KGUY 261353Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02390183

KDHT 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM261600 20009KT P6SM SKC
     FM270100 16009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM271000 20008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 261553Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T03060150
METAR KDHT 261453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T02830144 51004
METAR KDHT 261353Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02330172

Amarillo (KAMA) 07/26/25 15:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...356/012
                  15000 FT MSL...352/013
                  14800 FT MSL...354/013
                  14000 FT MSL...355/013
                  13000 FT MSL...352/013
                  12600 FT MSL...352/013
                  12000 FT MSL...344/013
                  11000 FT MSL...341/013
                  10700 FT MSL...340/013
                  10000 FT MSL...325/013
                   9200 FT MSL...317/009
                   9000 FT MSL...307/008
                   8000 FT MSL...259/007
                   8000 FT MSL...262/007
                   7000 FT MSL...225/010
                   7000 FT MSL...225/010
                   6100 FT MSL...217/010
                   6000 FT MSL...215/009
                   5400 FT MSL...197/009
                   5000 FT MSL...188/007
                   4700 FT MSL...188/008
                   4200 FT MSL...183/009
                   4000 FT MSL...175/009
                   4000 FT MSL...177/009

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 631 AM CDT Sat Jul 26 2025
VFR conditions will prevail at all TAF sites over the next 24
hours. Winds will be in the 5 to 10 kt range and out of the south
to southeast. Isolated storms possible this afternoon, but very
low confidence (about 10 percent chance a storm happens), and if a
storm looks to impact a terminal, it will be dealt with via
amendments.
Weber


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

KFMN 261121Z 2612/2712 07005KT P6SM SCT150
     FM261900 23008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM270200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 261553Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02501028
        $
METAR KFMN 261453Z 09006KT 9SM CLR 22/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02221011
        51017 $
METAR KFMN 261353Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02001017
        $


KLVS 261121Z 2612/2712 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM261800 21012G22KT P6SM SCT120
     FM270200 19008KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KLVS 261553Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T02330111
METAR KLVS 261453Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T02110106 53002
METAR KLVS 261353Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T01890117

METAR KRTN 261553Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T02280128
METAR KRTN 261453Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T02000133 53004
METAR KRTN 261353Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T01610122

METAR KCAO 261555Z AUTO 24015G24KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T02890106
METAR KCAO 261455Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T02670117 51006
METAR KCAO 261355Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02330117

Albuquerque (KABX) 07/26/25 15:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...030/004
                  17100 FT MSL...275/014
                  15000 FT MSL...279/020
                  12000 FT MSL...316/013
                  11500 FT MSL...301/013
                  11000 FT MSL...292/015
                  10300 FT MSL...313/016
                  10000 FT MSL...317/015
                   9200 FT MSL...321/015
                   9000 FT MSL...328/015
                   8400 FT MSL...339/012
                   8000 FT MSL...345/014
                   7700 FT MSL...346/011
                   7000 FT MSL...339/009
                   7000 FT MSL...336/009
                   6500 FT MSL...015/006
                   6300 FT MSL...007/007

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Saturday, July 26, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 511 AM MDT Sat Jul 26 2025
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist through the TAF
period with mostly light winds. Very low probabilities of
thunderstorm impacts at KROW and KTCC this afternoon/evening, with
strong/erratic wind gusts being the primary aviation weather
hazard.

* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *

DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 261800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2006    2114+15 2016+06 1925-12 2021-24 212040 223246 213150
BCE                      2018+06 2226-10 2333-22 235538 236647 225053
LND              1908+17 2110+09 1914-11 2025-23 173240 193648 213950
RKS              2412    2313+09 2224-11 1930-25 203439 203946 214049
GJT              2310+17 2116+09 2036-11 2237-23 234738 225146 214951
FMN              2606+17 2411+09 2226-09 2431-20 224834 234346 226156
ABQ              3107+18 2611+10 2219-06 2227-18 223434 213945 215356
MBW              2512    2413+11 2119-10 2032-23 213739 215147 224950
DEN              9900+19 9900+11 2414-09 2025-22 225635 216945 226353
PUB              2611+20 2610+11 2416-08 2329-20 235034 215745 226354
ALS                      2209+11 2317-08 2329-19 224934 225445 226655
TCC      2107    2511+18 2306+10 2414-06 2216-18 231333 211944 213553
BFF      1809    2406+20 2506+11 2315-10 2021-22 224237 226844 235151
GLD      1813    2111+17 2511+10 2310-08 2322-18 234133 224644 224552
GCK      1913+23 2007+17 2408+10 2513-06 2422-17 222333 223043 214852
GAG      1807+22 9900+15 3005+09 2510-05 2313-16 222432 213841 214152
AMA      2008    2007+16 9900+09 2809-06 2308-17 211832 203642 214352
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DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 270000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2212+17 2116+09 2123-11 2225-24 233940 235447 234451
BCE                      2117+09 2229-08 2337-22 224937 225247 225254
LND              3207+18 2210+10 2222-11 2332-25 234039 223746 224350
RKS              2315    2314+10 2114-11 2329-23 235238 237047 225151
GJT              2510+19 2216+11 2228-09 2332-21 225436 226046 225356
FMN              2505+20 2306+11 2222-08 2324-19 224335 224946 215556
ABQ              1805+20 2305+12 2615-07 2419-18 213434 214344 215254
MBW              1806    2613+11 2423-09 2335-22 245237 247746 235452
DEN              2912+18 2206+11 2127-08 2426-20 244735 235546 236354
PUB              1909+21 1910+13 2415-07 2526-19 234634 225345 226154
ALS                      2209+13 2418-07 2423-19 224234 225145 215955
TCC      2008    2109+20 2110+12 3111-06 2615-17 201533 212942 204252
BFF      2925    2512+16 2015+08 1826-07 2025-18 233434 244845 255456
GLD      1719    1719+19 2014+11 2720-07 2631-17 244833 225143 225953
GCK      1720+25 1819+17 2806+11 2816-06 2622-16 232233 223742 215252
GAG      1713+24 1713+16 2806+09 3211-05 2610-16 222431 213940 203852
AMA      1714    1713+18 2109+09 3210-05 2508-16 212232 213741 203852
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DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 271200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2007    2118+15 2126+07 2229-10 2341-23 234739 234648 234351
BCE                      2029+07 2131-07 2230-20 224638 215048 214754
LND              2512+17 2417+08 2429-11 2438-23 245339 245448 234951
RKS              2505    2209+09 2328-10 2342-22 234838 234948 234852
GJT              2307+17 2114+09 2329-08 2333-20 244737 245547 225354
FMN              3007+18 1905+10 2123-08 2321-19 222835 223646 215755
ABQ              2210+20 2313+12 2118-06 2311-18 222234 222744 214054
MBW              2619    2623+09 2530-08 2440-21 234437 235247 225853
DEN              2910+19 2608+11 2418-08 2330-19 234436 225246 226254
PUB              2911+20 2611+12 2416-07 2225-17 233835 224145 225254
ALS                      2409+11 2315-07 2220-18 233235 223845 225055
TCC      2328    2513+18 2705+11 1510-05 2206-17 240933 222242 213753
BFF      2610    2813+19 2714+11 2429-09 2436-20 234936 236046 236554
GLD      2326    2112+20 2107+12 2308-08 2425-17 233934 234644 235554
GCK      2322+26 2305+19 9900+11 1908-07 2313-17 241934 232942 224352
GAG      2214+24 9900+17 1405+09 9900-05 1809-16 221831 222442 222453
AMA      2421    2706+17 0309+10 1307-06 1709-16 221332 212542 212753
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