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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1505 MDT Sunday, August 17, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 172056Z 01008KT 330V040 10SM BKN110 31/06 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP120 T03060056 55004 $
METAR KFNL 171956Z 15008KT 100V170 10SM CLR 34/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03390061 $
METAR KFNL 171856Z VRB04KT 7SM CLR 33/07 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
SLP116 T03280067 $
METAR KGXY 172056Z AUTO 03013KT 9SM CLR 33/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136
T03280083 56007 $
METAR KGXY 171956Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03220061 $
METAR KGXY 171856Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N SLP138 T03170072 $
METAR KLMO 172055Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT120 30/07 A3011 RMK AO2
T03000065
METAR KLMO 172035Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3011 RMK AO2 T03070054
METAR KLMO 172015Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3011 RMK AO2
T03100063
METAR KBDU 172055Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 172035Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 172015Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 172055Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM FEW110 33/05 A3007 RMK AO2
T03310049
METAR KEIK 172035Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM FEW110 BKN160 32/05 A3007 RMK AO2
T03190048
METAR KEIK 172015Z AUTO 03007KT 8SM FEW110 SCT160 32/05 A3008 RMK AO2
T03240052
KBJC 171809Z 1718/1818 11009KT P6SM FEW220
FM172000 09007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1721/1802
VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN120
FM180300 32007KT P6SM SCT220
FM181400 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KBJC 172045Z 05004KT 10SM SCT150 32/02 A3013
METAR KBJC 171951Z 11007KT 10SM FEW220 32/03 A3015
METAR KBJC 171847Z 15010KT 10SM FEW220 31/03 A3016
KDEN 172057Z 1721/1824 09007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 PROB30 1722/1802
VRB18G35KT -SHRA BKN110
FM180300 14008KT P6SM SCT220
FM180600 20008KT P6SM SCT220
FM180900 24009KT P6SM SCT220
FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
FM181800 07006KT P6SM SCT220
FM182000 10010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120 PROB30 1821/1824
VRB20G35KT -TSRA SCT080CB
METAR KDEN 172053Z 08007KT 10SM SCT120 BKN150 32/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03170056 57009 $
METAR KDEN 171953Z 05009KT 10SM SCT110 BKN140 30/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP109
T03000061 $
METAR KDEN 171853Z 05008KT 10SM FEW100 SCT130 30/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP112
T03000067 $
KBKF 171700Z 1717/1823 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3007INS
TX34/1723Z TN15/1812Z
METAR KBKF 172058Z 06011KT 10SM SCT150 SCT200 33/03 A3011 RMK AO2A
SLP100 T03340032 57009
METAR KBKF 171958Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 BKN150 33/00 A3012 RMK AO2A
SLP104 T03340001
METAR KBKF 171858Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 SCT200 32/00 A3013 RMK
AO2A SLP107 T03200001
KAPA 171733Z 1718/1818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110
FM172100 07007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1721/1802
VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN120
FM180300 14008KT P6SM SCT220
FM180900 24008KT P6SM SCT220
FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KAPA 172053Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT110 BKN140 30/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03000039 56012
METAR KAPA 171953Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 30/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP125
TCU DSNT NW T03000033
METAR KAPA 171853Z 11007KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 30/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03000044
METAR KMNH 172055Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 27/03 A3026 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 172035Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM SCT120 28/02 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 172015Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172055Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172035Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172015Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172050Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172030Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172010Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 172053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
T03220078 58008 $
METAR KAKO 171953Z AUTO 36008G15KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP120
T03220078 $
METAR KAKO 171853Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP120
T03110089 $
METAR KLIC 172055Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM BKN120 31/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03110050 56009
METAR KLIC 171955Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03220061
METAR KLIC 171855Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP113
T03060061
METAR KHEQ 172055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/15 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172035Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 33/15 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172015Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172054Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 33/M10 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172034Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 33/M10 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172014Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 33/M10 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172055Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 35/10 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172035Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 36/11 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172015Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 172053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 33/11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP102 T03280111
57010
METAR KITR 171953Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP106
T03280122
METAR KITR 171853Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109
T03110133
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2025
Fort Collins - 06:13:29 MDT / 19:55:02 MDT
Denver - 06:14:28 MDT / 19:53:11 MDT
Sterling - 06:05:54 MDT / 19:47:47 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/17/25 20:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...250/026
19400 FT MSL...250/024
19000 FT MSL...241/020
18000 FT MSL...241/021
17000 FT MSL...240/019
16700 FT MSL...255/023
16000 FT MSL...244/024
15000 FT MSL...194/013
14000 FT MSL...206/012
13000 FT MSL...190/010
12700 FT MSL...188/009
12000 FT MSL...188/009
11100 FT MSL...135/007
11000 FT MSL...127/004
10000 FT MSL...123/005
10000 FT MSL...085/005
9000 FT MSL...063/006
8900 FT MSL...084/005
8100 FT MSL...064/004
8000 FT MSL...057/005
7300 FT MSL...061/004
7000 FT MSL...070/007
6600 FT MSL...042/004
6200 FT MSL...084/012
6000 FT MSL...075/007
5900 FT MSL...086/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1807 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Monday/...
Issued at 1134 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. There is low
confidence in today`s forecast as guidance is not in very good
agreement. With drier conditions in place today and ACARS
soundings already showing DCAPE values surpassing 1000 J/kg, there
is at least enough of a chance for a PROB30 to be warranted for
gusty VRB winds from passing virga showers this afternoon.
However, the majority of convection is expected to remain to the
north of the TAF sites today making for more of a
north/northeasterly push (gusts between 20-25kts) from outflow
boundaries the more expected outcome. After convection wraps up
this evening, winds should make a transition to drainage across
the TAF sites, with guidance showing slightly more WSW than the
typical SW we usually see. There is a low chance (~10%) that
showers with gusty outflows (VRB25G35kt) move across the TAF
sites between 6Z and 8Z overnight tonight, as guidance continues
to show this possibility, but there is not enough confidence to
put in the TAF at this time.
Light and variable winds should develop in the morning on Monday
before the normal diurnal shift to the east takes hold in the
early afternoon. Have introduced a PROB30 for VRB winds and
thunderstorms to develop by 21/22Z across the TAF sites.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 172055Z AUTO 17008G15KT 10SM SCT075 21/M02 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172035Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172015Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 172055Z 22010KT 10SM SCT100 31/02 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP115 60000
T03070020 57011
METAR KAFF 172055Z COR 22010KT 10SM SCT100 31/02 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP115
T03070020 57011 COR 2056
METAR KAFF 172055Z 22010KT 10SM SCT100 31/02 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP115
60000 T03070020 57011
KCOS 171739Z 1718/1818 12007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM172100 14010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM180000 10010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM180300 01006KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCOS 172054Z 15009G15KT 10SM SCT110 29/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02890050 58010 $
METAR KCOS 171954Z 08005KT 10SM SCT100 28/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02830050
$
METAR KCOS 171854Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN100 28/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02830044
$
METAR KABH 172055Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM OVC100 30/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP136
T03040063 57010
METAR KABH 171955Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 30/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03020061
METAR KABH 171855Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM FEW095 SCT120 29/06 A3020 RMK AO2
SLP143 T02870055
METAR KFLY 172055Z AUTO 14007G14KT 10SM 30/04 A3025 RMK AO2
T02950042
METAR KFLY 172035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 30/03 A3026 RMK AO2 T02960034
METAR KFLY 172015Z AUTO 22007KT 140V240 10SM 31/04 A3026 RMK AO2 T03060038
METAR KFCS 172055Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT130 31/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03110032 57014 $
METAR KFCS 171955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03110047 $
METAR KFCS 171855Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT110 30/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02990030 $
KPUB 171739Z 1718/1818 09008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM180000 10010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM180600 34005KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KPUB 172053Z 18007KT 10SM CLR 35/05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP096 T03500050
56016
METAR KPUB 171953Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 34/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP105 T03390050
METAR KPUB 171853Z 10SM CLR 33/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP108 T03330050
METAR KTAD 172054Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP112
T03220067 58013
METAR KTAD 171954Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP119
T03110083
METAR KTAD 171854Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02940083
METAR KLAA 172053Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 36/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP090
T03610133 58013 $
METAR KLAA 171953Z AUTO 02007KT 340V040 10SM CLR 37/13 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP096 T03670128 $
METAR KLAA 171853Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP099
T03500144 $
METAR KSPD 172056Z AUTO 00000KT 36/11 A3002 RMK AO1 SLP089 T03610111
58013
METAR KSPD 171956Z AUTO 32005G16KT 34/11 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP098 T03440106
METAR KSPD 171856Z AUTO 35/11 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP101 T03500111
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2025
Burlington - 06:04:25 MDT / 19:41:43 MDT
Pueblo - 06:15:31 MDT / 19:49:24 MDT
Lamar - 06:07:47 MDT / 19:41:06 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/17/25 21:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...273/009
15000 FT MSL...237/007
14200 FT MSL...258/006
12400 FT MSL...022/006
12000 FT MSL...019/006
11000 FT MSL...047/006
10800 FT MSL...068/007
10000 FT MSL...065/006
9600 FT MSL...052/005
9000 FT MSL...070/006
8600 FT MSL...061/006
8000 FT MSL...076/004
7700 FT MSL...083/004
7000 FT MSL...110/004
7000 FT MSL...091/003
6400 FT MSL...099/005
6000 FT MSL...087/008
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2018 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1139 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours with isolated
thunderstorms forming across the southeast plains, likely to the
east of both the KCOS and KPUB terminals, or staying over the
mountains to the west and east of KALS. All three TAF sites will
remain dry with no mention of -TSRA for now. Gusty outflow winds
will be the primary storm risks with any storms that do form.
Winds will generally be diurnally driven with speeds under 15
kts. KCOS and KPUB will likely see an east to southeast wind
during the evening as weakening outflow from thunderstorms
across the far southeast plains works its way westward towards
the mountains, but for now, don`t think speeds will exceed 15
kts at the terminals. -KT
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 172053Z AUTO 28008G20KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03000000 56012
METAR KCAG 171953Z AUTO 27011G22KT 10SM FEW110 29/00 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP153 T02940000
METAR KCAG 171853Z AUTO 27019G25KT 230V290 10SM FEW100 29/02 A3022
RMK AO2 SLP156 T02890017
METAR KHDN 172056Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM FEW110 27/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02671006 58012 $
METAR KHDN 171956Z AUTO 26008KT 210V300 10SM SCT110 27/01 A3026 RMK
AO2 SLP157 T02720006 $
METAR KHDN 171856Z AUTO 30007KT 270V340 10SM FEW110 26/03 A3027 RMK
AO2 SLP162 T02560028 $
METAR KSBS 172055Z AUTO 20009KT 170V240 10SM SCT120 27/01 A3024 RMK
AO1 T02740006
METAR KSBS 172035Z AUTO 21008G16KT 180V250 10SM SCT120 26/01 A3025
RMK AO1 T02620013
METAR KSBS 172015Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM SCT120 25/01 A3026 RMK AO1
T02510014
METAR KC07 172055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 BKN110 15/03 A3057
RMK AO2
METAR KC07 172035Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT100 16/03 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 172015Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT090 17/03 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 172053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP143
60000 T02670033 58009
METAR KEEO 171953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 26/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02610033
METAR KEEO 171853Z AUTO 15011G20KT 10SM FEW050 SCT090 26/06 A3025 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 1832 RAB25E46 SLP161 P0000 T02560056
METAR K20V 172055Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM SCT110 SCT110 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172035Z AUTO 34007G15KT 10SM BKN110 BKN110 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172015Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 SCT100 BKN120 A3034
RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 172055Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 23/00 A3040 RMK
AO2 T02280001
METAR KGNB 172035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 23/02 A3041 RMK AO2 T02320017
METAR KGNB 172015Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM BKN095 22/02 A3041 RMK AO2 T02200016
METAR K0CO 172055Z AUTO 07004G21KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 13/M01 A3071 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 172035Z AUTO 32005G31KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 11/M05 A3071
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 172015Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM BKN060 BKN070 10/M01 A3071 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 172051Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM SCT100 18/M01 A3058 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KC99 172031Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172013Z AUTO 31010G20KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3059 RMK AO2
KGJT 171728Z 1718/1818 27005KT P6SM SKC
FM172100 30007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM180300 33005KT P6SM SKC
FM180900 11006KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KGJT 172053Z 03009G15KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111 T03280006
56022 $
METAR KGJT 171953Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP119 T03170022
$
METAR KGJT 171853Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03000050
$
KRIL 171728Z 1718/1818 05003KT P6SM FEW120
FM172000 27010G18KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM180200 25005KT P6SM SKC
FM180600 11005KT P6SM SKC
FM181200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 172053Z AUTO 28013G21KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03170000 56020
METAR KRIL 171953Z AUTO 28014G25KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28027/1941 SLP133 T03171022
METAR KRIL 171853Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03060000
METAR K5SM 172054Z AUTO 10SM SCT100 17/M03 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
METAR K5SM 172034Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 SCT100 20/M02 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K5SM 172014Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 18/M04 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
KEGE 171728Z 1718/1818 28006KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM171900 25012G20KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM180100 22005KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM180600 10006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM181200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 172056Z 33011G19KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02941017 58015 $
METAR KEGE 171956Z 26010KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02890000
$
METAR KEGE 171856Z 22011G18KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
25027/1838 SLP162 T02781011 $
KASE 171728Z 1718/1818 35010G18KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM172100 32007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM180300 20005KT P6SM FEW250
FM181200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 172053Z 34010G17KT 10SM FEW120 26/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02611011 58011
METAR KASE 171953Z 06007G15KT 030V090 10SM FEW110 26/M01 A3034 RMK
AO2 SLP142 T02561011
METAR KASE 171853Z 36009G16KT 10SM SCT120 26/M01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02561006
METAR KCCU 172055Z AUTO 29010G16KT 240V330 10SM SCT080 19/M04 A3068 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 172035Z AUTO 28008KT 250V320 10SM SCT080 BKN090 17/M04 A3068
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 172015Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 172053Z AUTO 31010G19KT 280V020 10SM FEW100 21/M04 A3050
RMK AO2 SLP163 T02111044 58009 $
METAR KLXV 171953Z AUTO VRB06G18KT 10SM FEW090 19/M04 A3052 RMK AO2
SLP169 T01941044 $
METAR KLXV 171853Z AUTO 31012G21KT 10SM FEW095 21/M04 A3053 RMK AO2
SLP164 T02061039 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2025
Rangely - 06:29:07 MDT / 20:09:04 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:29:54 MDT / 20:06:29 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:20:37 MDT / 20:01:54 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/17/25 20:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...227/014
10400 FT MSL...268/009
10100 FT MSL...297/008
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2053 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
Some minor convection has fired over the higher terrain but do not
anticipate any issues at TAF sites. Some afternoon gusts around
20 to 25kts are possible. Outside of that, VFR conditions will
remain in place.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 172055Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3013 RMK AO2
T03570016
METAR KAJZ 172035Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3014 RMK AO2 T03550016
METAR KAJZ 172015Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3015 RMK AO2 T03550016
KMTJ 171728Z 1718/1818 30003KT P6SM FEW150
FM172100 32007KT P6SM SCT150
FM180300 16006KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM181500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 172053Z AUTO 07008G16KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03110006 58019
METAR KMTJ 171953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02940011
METAR KMTJ 171853Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02940017
METAR KGUC 172056Z AUTO 30011G14KT 10SM SCT110 27/M01 A3032 RMK AO2
SLP170 T02721011 56016 $
METAR KGUC 171956Z AUTO 22011G16KT 10SM SCT100 27/00 A3033 RMK AO2
SLP176 T02670000 $
METAR KGUC 171856Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM FEW100 25/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02500011 $
METAR K7BM 172052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 24/M05 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 172032Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM SCT110 25/M05 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 172012Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 24/M05 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 172055Z AUTO 25005KT CLR 28/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 T02801070
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 172035Z AUTO 24013G20KT CLR 28/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 T02761071
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 172015Z AUTO 24008G17KT CLR 28/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 T02801060
PWINO
METAR KANK 172055Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM BKN110 30/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
T02991015 56015 $
METAR KANK 172035Z AUTO 05006G14KT 030V090 10SM SCT120 30/M01 A3026
RMK AO2 T03011009 $
METAR KANK 172015Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN110 29/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 T02851014
$
METAR KMYP 172055Z AUTO 30029G32KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 172035Z AUTO 27014G26KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 172015Z AUTO 28018G26KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3078 RMK AO2
KTEX 171728Z 1718/1818 26005KT P6SM SCT120
FM180300 14005KT P6SM SCT150
FM181200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 172055Z AUTO 28010G14KT 10SM BKN100 22/00 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 21/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 22/00 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172055Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT120 28/M02 A3034 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 172035Z AUTO 33007G15KT 10SM SCT120 27/M02 A3035 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 172015Z AUTO 30011G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 172053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03000011 56015
METAR KCEZ 171953Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03060011
METAR KCEZ 171853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02890017
KDRO 171728Z 1718/1818 VRB03KT P6SM FEW150
FM171900 26010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM180200 26007KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 02005KT P6SM FEW250
FM181500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 172053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03111006 56017 $
METAR KDRO 171953Z AUTO 25008G24KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148
T03061006 $
METAR KDRO 171853Z AUTO VRB06G18KT 10SM CLR 30/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03001006 $
METAR KPSO 172055Z AUTO 19010G20KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 172035Z AUTO 21011G19KT 180V240 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3032 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 172015Z AUTO 20009G22KT 150V230 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3032 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 172055Z AUTO 21005G19KT 10SM SCT075 17/M02 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 172035Z AUTO 22012G19KT 210V270 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3070 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 172015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3070 RMK AO2
KALS 171739Z 1718/1818 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM172000 20009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM180300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KALS 172052Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02610006 56014
METAR KALS 171952Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 26/01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02610011
METAR KALS 171852Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02560011
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2025
Vail - 06:20:12 MDT / 19:58:37 MDT
Durango - 06:30:03 MDT / 20:00:51 MDT
Alamosa - 06:21:47 MDT / 19:53:09 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/17/25 20:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...227/014
10400 FT MSL...268/009
10100 FT MSL...297/008
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2053 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1135 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
Some minor convection has fired over the higher terrain but do not
anticipate any issues at TAF sites. Some afternoon gusts around
20 to 25kts are possible. Outside of that, VFR conditions will
remain in place.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 171720Z 1718/1818 01006KT P6SM SKC
FM180100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 172053Z AUTO 06005G16KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP116
T03220017 58021
METAR KPGA 171953Z AUTO 02006G15KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03110028
METAR KPGA 171853Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP133
T03000022
METAR KRQE 172053Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM FEW110 29/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02890011 56016
METAR KRQE 171953Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT110 28/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP115
T02830011
METAR KRQE 171853Z AUTO 16009G17KT 090V260 10SM CLR 29/02 A3027 RMK
AO2 SLP120 T02890017
Flagstaff (KFSX) 08/17/25 20:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...205/019
17000 FT MSL...207/021
16500 FT MSL...202/019
16000 FT MSL...187/012
15000 FT MSL...193/009
14600 FT MSL...171/007
14000 FT MSL...206/008
11000 FT MSL...265/005
10800 FT MSL...293/005
10000 FT MSL...286/004
10000 FT MSL...277/004
9200 FT MSL...289/005
9000 FT MSL...271/006
8500 FT MSL...276/005
8000 FT MSL...256/009
7800 FT MSL...246/011
7500 FT MSL...259/005
7500 FT MSL...247/010
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2011 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION...Sunday 17/18Z through Monday 18/18Z...VFR conditions
are forecast. Isolated -SHRA/-TSRA until 03Z, mainly south of a
KSOW-KSJN line. Gusty and erratic winds in and near thunderstorms.
Outside of storms, southwesterly winds 5-15 kts until 02Z, then
light less than 10 kts overnight.
OUTLOOK...Monday 18/18Z through Wednesday 20/18Z...VFR conditions
are expected. Isolated -SHRA/-TSRA each afternoon along and south
of a KPAN-KSOW-KSJN line. Southwest winds 5-15 kts each day,
turning light less than 10 kts at night.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 172053Z 1721/1824 23015G25KT P6SM VCTS FEW100 SCT120CB
FM172200 19011KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1722/1723 VRB15G25KT
-SHRA
SCT100
FM180400 15008KT P6SM SKC
FM181700 17010G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 172054Z 25014G20KT 10SM VCTS FEW090CB SCT150 BKN180 BKN220
29/05 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW TSB38E54 SLP110 TS VC SW MOV
NE TCU DSNT E VIRGA VCSH SW T02940050 56012 $
SPECI KSLC 172038Z 23007KT 10SM TS FEW090CB FEW150 BKN180 BKN220 29/07
A3003 RMK AO2 TSB38 TS VC SW MOV NE VIRGA VCSH SW T02940067
$
METAR KSLC 171954Z COR 21008G16KT 180V250 10SM FEW095TCU FEW130 SCT200
31/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP111 CB DSNT W TCU VC SW SH DSNT SW
AND W T03110056 $
KVEL 171728Z 1718/1818 22003KT P6SM FEW150
FM172000 21007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM180400 31004KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM181200 28005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 172053Z AUTO 19012G16KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03060039 57021
METAR KVEL 171953Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02890067
METAR KVEL 171853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02720100
METAR KPUC 172053Z AUTO 07008G14KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02890011 58019
METAR KPUC 171953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02720017
METAR KPUC 171853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02670033
KCNY 171728Z 1718/1818 27005KT P6SM SKC
FM172200 24007KT P6SM SKC
FM180200 22006KT P6SM SKC
FM180800 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 172053Z AUTO 21007G15KT 180V240 10SM CLR 33/01 A3006 RMK
AO2 SLP116 T03280006 58021
METAR KCNY 171953Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03220022
METAR KCNY 171853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03060039
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 08/17/25 21:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...200/018
25000 FT MSL...234/036
22000 FT MSL...219/019
20400 FT MSL...019/004
20000 FT MSL...240/012
19000 FT MSL...200/017
17700 FT MSL...285/014
17000 FT MSL...159/012
16000 FT MSL...193/018
15500 FT MSL...239/004
15000 FT MSL...202/007
14000 FT MSL...249/014
13600 FT MSL...254/012
13000 FT MSL...249/015
12100 FT MSL...236/011
12000 FT MSL...247/013
11000 FT MSL...239/012
10900 FT MSL...241/012
10000 FT MSL...238/016
9800 FT MSL...239/012
9000 FT MSL...234/016
9000 FT MSL...231/009
8200 FT MSL...229/009
8000 FT MSL...232/015
7500 FT MSL...226/009
7000 FT MSL...226/010
6900 FT MSL...230/014
6900 FT MSL...234/009
6600 FT MSL...230/014
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0934 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Winds will generally remain southerly for the
TAF period, though there is a small chance that winds could shift
to westerly briefly between 21-00z. Otherwise, VFR conditions will
prevail through the TAF period.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING... Gusty winds out of the
south- southwest prevail across all terminals once again. Best
chances for gusty showers appear to be at KLGU and KEVW where
gusty and erratic winds in excess of 30kts appears possible.
Otherwise, VFR conditions are expected to prevail across all
sites.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 171725Z 1718/1818 24015G25KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1720/1724
VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN090
FM180300 13007KT P6SM FEW120
FM181600 23009KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 172053Z AUTO 23011G16KT 10SM SCT100 25/01 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP130 T02500006 56013 $
METAR KEVW 171953Z AUTO 20013G20KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02560000 $
METAR KEVW 171853Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM FEW090 26/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02560011 $
KRKS 171720Z 1718/1818 17006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM171900 24012G18KT P6SM BKN120
FM180200 24008KT P6SM SCT120
FM180700 17005KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KRKS 172054Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 25/02 A3021 RMK AO2 RAB30E39
SLP142 P0000 60000 T02500017 57018
METAR KRKS 171954Z AUTO VRB03G16KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 25/02 A3023 RMK
AO2 SLP150 T02500017
METAR KRKS 171854Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02500033
KRWL 172040Z 1721/1818 21010G22KT P6SM SCT080
FM180000 24008KT P6SM FEW200
FM180600 15005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 172053Z AUTO 24015G28KT 10SM FEW095 28/03 A3021 RMK AO2
PK WND 26028/2046 SLP132 T02830028 56011
METAR KRWL 171953Z AUTO 21011G23KT 180V280 10SM SCT085 27/03 A3022
RMK AO2 SLP129 T02720028
METAR KRWL 171853Z AUTO 18009G20KT 10SM FEW080 27/03 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP135 T02670028
KLAR 171858Z 1719/1818 23013G19KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
FM180600 20005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 172053Z AUTO 27014G20KT 10SM BKN110 26/00 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP132 T02560000 58006
METAR KLAR 171953Z AUTO 25011G17KT 10SM FEW120 27/02 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP133 T02670017
METAR KLAR 171853Z AUTO 23007G17KT 10SM FEW095 FEW110 24/M01 A3025
RMK AO2 SLP133 T02441006
KCYS 172041Z 1721/1818 17013G32KT P6SM FEW040 SCT090 BKN100
FM180000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
FM180600 29005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCYS 172053Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP126 60000
T02780044 56006 $
METAR KCYS 171953Z 18008KT 10SM FEW038 SCT090 26/08 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21038/1924 WSHFT 1923 RAB25E51 SLP130 P0000 T02610078 $
SPECI KCYS 171943Z 17013G32KT 10SM -RA SCT038 SCT070 BKN095 24/09 A3018
RMK AO2 PK WND 21038/1924 WSHFT 1923 RAB25 P0000 T02440094
$
Riverton (KRIW) 08/17/25 20:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...205/011
28000 FT MSL...210/011
27000 FT MSL...242/009
26000 FT MSL...207/010
25000 FT MSL...218/015
24000 FT MSL...235/021
22900 FT MSL...238/008
22000 FT MSL...205/016
20000 FT MSL...215/016
19400 FT MSL...228/006
19000 FT MSL...205/015
18000 FT MSL...203/020
17000 FT MSL...213/019
16800 FT MSL...202/007
16000 FT MSL...205/015
15000 FT MSL...127/013
14600 FT MSL...120/017
14000 FT MSL...167/008
13000 FT MSL...184/013
12700 FT MSL...172/015
12000 FT MSL...120/013
11200 FT MSL...169/010
10000 FT MSL...204/008
10000 FT MSL...206/007
8900 FT MSL...219/013
8100 FT MSL...168/007
8000 FT MSL...132/007
7300 FT MSL...208/006
6700 FT MSL...258/006
6000 FT MSL...127/013
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/17/25 21:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...254/034
25000 FT MSL...249/030
24000 FT MSL...247/026
23600 FT MSL...245/025
23000 FT MSL...252/024
22000 FT MSL...253/024
21000 FT MSL...248/022
20000 FT MSL...252/020
20000 FT MSL...256/020
19000 FT MSL...260/023
18000 FT MSL...255/015
17400 FT MSL...269/019
17000 FT MSL...270/019
16000 FT MSL...266/017
15000 FT MSL...271/016
14000 FT MSL...275/015
13000 FT MSL...283/012
12000 FT MSL...267/014
11700 FT MSL...276/009
11000 FT MSL...278/017
10500 FT MSL...259/009
10000 FT MSL...286/013
9500 FT MSL...243/010
9000 FT MSL...235/007
8000 FT MSL...274/015
7900 FT MSL...185/009
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1830 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1127 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
Showers and thunderstorms have already started to bubble across
western WY, and will continue to drift northeast across the
state. Best chances at local airports will be locations closest
to mountain ranges (KBPI, KCOD, KLND), so have added TEMPO
groups at these locations. Any locations would have the
potential for gusty and erratic winds through the afternoon.
Conditions will improve by early evening, with light winds
overnight.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1739 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1138 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
Another weak shortwave is going to move through this afternoon
and evening. While storm development may start in the higher
elevations, it doesn`t appear like any of the Wyoming terminals
will be affected. KBFF, KCDR, and KAIA may be the only ones
affected by any thunderstorms and showers this evening. All
storm development looks to be done by 04z. Tomorrow winds will
be light and possibly variable as the upper ridge pushes back
over the Intermountain west.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 172055Z AUTO 25025G30KT 7SM SCT024 30/08 A3010 RMK AO2
T02960081
METAR KIBM 172035Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3009 RMK AO2
T03100091
METAR KIBM 172015Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3010 RMK AO2
T03020090
KSNY 171726Z 1718/1818 35014KT P6SM SKC
FM172200 30006KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
FM180100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
FM180600 18006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KSNY 172053Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03280111 58008
METAR KSNY 171953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP106
T03220128
METAR KSNY 171853Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03110133
METAR KOGA 172055Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 35/16 A2994 RMK AO2
T03510162
METAR KOGA 172035Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A2994 RMK AO2
T03500144
METAR KOGA 172015Z AUTO 22005KT 7SM CLR 35/16 A2995 RMK AO2
T03470160
METAR KIML 172053Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03330167 58009
METAR KIML 171953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03220156
METAR KIML 171853Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 32/17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03170167
KMCK 171720Z 1718/1818 18008KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 172053Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP092
T03560183 58018
METAR KMCK 171953Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 35/18 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP100
T03500183
METAR KMCK 171853Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 33/19 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP107
T03280189
North Platte (KLNX) 08/17/25 21:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...320/016
15000 FT MSL...316/016
14200 FT MSL...311/016
14000 FT MSL...311/016
13000 FT MSL...303/015
12000 FT MSL...291/014
12000 FT MSL...295/013
11000 FT MSL...271/014
10100 FT MSL...264/015
10000 FT MSL...258/015
9000 FT MSL...242/015
8600 FT MSL...235/014
8000 FT MSL...228/014
7400 FT MSL...224/013
7000 FT MSL...214/014
6300 FT MSL...206/014
6000 FT MSL...203/014
5500 FT MSL...196/014
5000 FT MSL...198/014
4700 FT MSL...191/014
4100 FT MSL...186/014
4000 FT MSL...190/015
3600 FT MSL...179/014
3400 FT MSL...175/014
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2031 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1252 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
After generally quiet weather through this afternoon, isolated
to widely scattered convection will develop early this evening,
mainly near the NE/SD border. Have introduced a PROB30 group for
TSRA and variable/gusty winds to VTN for the 00-06z window.
Quiet weather will return thereafter. Cloud bases will remain
elevated, mainly high cirrus, but some SCT-BKN bases around
9-11kft are forecast with thunderstorm activity around VTN.
Winds will be steady from the S-SE this afternoon around 4-8 kts
at LBF, becoming light and variable overnight, then become
easterly after 16z Monday. Winds at VTN will mainly be variable
around 4-6 kts, with periods of E-NE winds overnight and again
after 15z Monday.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 172053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP098
T03330161 58009 $
METAR KGLD 171953Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03330161 $
METAR KGLD 171853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03280172 $
KGCK 171720Z 1718/1818 21012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 18015G27KT P6SM SKC
FM180000 16014G25KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 172054Z 21017G27KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
17028/2041 SLP095 T03560178 56014
METAR KGCK 171954Z 17016G24KT 10SM CLR 36/19 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
18028/1942 SLP099 T03560189
METAR KGCK 171854Z 18019G26KT 10SM CLR 34/19 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
20028/1839 SLP105 T03440194
METAR KLBL 172056Z AUTO 19008G15KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104
6//// T03560183 58018 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171956Z AUTO 20013G17KT 10SM CLR 35/19 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP112
T03500189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171856Z AUTO 20013G17KT 10SM CLR 34/19 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03390189 PNO $
METAR KEHA 172055Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3001 RMK AO2
T03640138
METAR KEHA 172035Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3002 RMK AO2
T03590142
METAR KEHA 172015Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 36/13 A3002 RMK AO2
T03610131
Goodland (KGLD) 08/17/25 21:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...310/013
14800 FT MSL...305/011
14000 FT MSL...318/014
13000 FT MSL...317/017
12600 FT MSL...318/015
12000 FT MSL...318/014
11000 FT MSL...316/011
10800 FT MSL...318/011
10000 FT MSL...307/010
9300 FT MSL...320/008
9000 FT MSL...316/008
8100 FT MSL...339/008
8000 FT MSL...338/007
7000 FT MSL...342/007
7000 FT MSL...342/007
6200 FT MSL...343/005
6000 FT MSL...349/005
5300 FT MSL...341/004
5000 FT MSL...348/003
4700 FT MSL...337/003
4200 FT MSL...024/005
4000 FT MSL...035/006
4000 FT MSL...045/005
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/17/25 21:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...320/015
14000 FT MSL...315/016
13900 FT MSL...316/014
13000 FT MSL...304/015
12000 FT MSL...287/016
11600 FT MSL...276/015
11000 FT MSL...264/016
10000 FT MSL...243/018
9700 FT MSL...231/017
9000 FT MSL...216/019
8300 FT MSL...207/019
8000 FT MSL...205/018
7000 FT MSL...194/018
6900 FT MSL...193/018
6000 FT MSL...187/017
5900 FT MSL...187/018
5100 FT MSL...186/016
5000 FT MSL...184/017
4300 FT MSL...178/016
4000 FT MSL...178/017
3700 FT MSL...180/013
3200 FT MSL...178/015
3000 FT MSL...182/014
3000 FT MSL...182/014
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1934 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1044 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are expected through the
period. Skies are forecast to start clear, but have some clouds
move in as isolated storms develop in the area during the
afternoon. Storms are possible for both terminals, though
confidence remains below 20% at either. Look for amendments and
for storms that may develop near the terminals. The low chances
are forecast to linger through 06Z. Otherwise, winds are
forecast to generally remain below 10 kts. GLD winds should vary
through the afternoon with the low center over the terminal,
while both sites could vary during the overnight hours.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1911 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1146 AM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
VFR flight category for all terminals during the time period.
Between 21-03Z there is 10-20% chances of thunderstorms for all
terminals however with the isolated nature of the storms the
probability of the storms going over a terminal is low at this
point. Winds will be breezy between 18-00Z at 12-15 kts
sustained and gusts to 25 kts. Winds should diminish to below 12
kts after sunset.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 171728Z 1718/1818 22012KT P6SM FEW250
FM172100 19014KT P6SM FEW100
FM180000 18011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1800/1804 VRB20G30KT
6SM TSRA BKN060CB
FM181300 20006KT P6SM FEW250
FM181400 21007KT P6SM SKC=
KDHT 171728Z 1718/1818 20012KT P6SM FEW250
FM172300 15014KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1723/1802 TSRA BKN060CB
FM180600 18009KT P6SM FEW250
FM181500 22010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 172053Z AUTO 20012G19KT 10SM CLR 35/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP097
T03500122 58020
METAR KDHT 171953Z AUTO 21012G19KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03440133
METAR KDHT 171853Z AUTO 21013G19KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
T03390144
Amarillo (KAMA) 08/17/25 21:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...326/030
35000 FT MSL...321/017
28000 FT MSL...301/016
26000 FT MSL...264/012
20000 FT MSL...251/007
15000 FT MSL...331/009
14800 FT MSL...322/009
14000 FT MSL...318/012
13000 FT MSL...294/011
12600 FT MSL...285/009
12000 FT MSL...270/010
11000 FT MSL...260/013
10700 FT MSL...254/011
10000 FT MSL...239/012
9200 FT MSL...231/013
9000 FT MSL...227/013
8000 FT MSL...206/014
8000 FT MSL...220/015
7000 FT MSL...204/015
6900 FT MSL...204/015
6100 FT MSL...196/015
6000 FT MSL...196/015
5300 FT MSL...192/016
5000 FT MSL...183/015
4700 FT MSL...191/015
4200 FT MSL...176/015
4000 FT MSL...167/015
4000 FT MSL...174/015
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1736 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1209 PM CDT Sun Aug 17 2025
Main concern today will be due to disorganized storms in the area.
Storms could happen just about any time day or night given high
moisture in place, and chaotic evolution will make timing the impacts
at airports difficult to predict. Generally, the peak timing of
storms will be around mid afternoon around AMA with timing more into
late afternoon or early evening in DHT and GUY. DHT has the lowest
chances for impacts while Amarillo has the highest. Outside of
storms, conditions will likely remain VFR.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 171720Z 1718/1818 12006KT P6SM FEW150
FM171900 26008KT P6SM FEW120
FM180200 31007KT P6SM SCT120
FM181000 10006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 172053Z 21008KT 190V250 10SM CLR 32/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03170011 56016
METAR KFMN 171953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03170011
METAR KFMN 171853Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP156 T02940011
KLVS 171720Z 1718/1818 17010G16KT P6SM FEW150
FM172000 17010G16KT P6SM SCT100
FM180300 19008KT P6SM FEW120
FM181000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KLVS 172053Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM BKN110 27/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02720039 56007
METAR KLVS 171953Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM OVC110 28/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02780039
METAR KLVS 171853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02720022
METAR KRTN 172053Z AUTO 36014G27KT 10SM BKN110 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
34027/2045 LTG DSNT W SLPNO 57008
METAR KRTN 171953Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR A3020 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KRTN 171853Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR A3021 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KCAO 172055Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03220111 58011
METAR KCAO 171955Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM FEW075 33/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03330122
METAR KCAO 171855Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP120
T03280117
Albuquerque (KABX) 08/17/25 20:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...239/022
23300 FT MSL...303/008
18000 FT MSL...286/009
17100 FT MSL...319/004
14000 FT MSL...009/003
12000 FT MSL...026/005
11500 FT MSL...035/007
11000 FT MSL...281/008
10000 FT MSL...287/007
9000 FT MSL...043/007
8400 FT MSL...305/005
8000 FT MSL...297/006
7700 FT MSL...293/005
7000 FT MSL...289/005
7000 FT MSL...034/004
6500 FT MSL...256/002
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1901 UTC Sunday, August 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1137 AM MDT Sun Aug 17 2025
Showers and thunderstorms will be primarily focused over the south
central mountains (Sacramentos and Capitans) of New Mexico today
and also the southeastern plains with minimal activity elsewhere.
These storms will be slow moving and capable of heavy downpours.
Storms will die off this evening with storms forecast to redevelop
on Monday over the southwestern mountains and also along and east
of the central mountain chain of New Mexico. A stray strong to
severe storm with large hail and damaging downburst winds cannot
be ruled out in far northeastern New Mexico late Monday.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 171800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2311+15 2211+07 2212-11 2308-22 222536 234642 224950
BCE 2110+06 2227-09 2436-20 224333 234641 223651
LND 9900+16 9900+08 2206-10 2410-22 222236 234041 224949
RKS 2608 2708+07 2408-10 2113-21 223034 234740 234450
GJT 2506+16 2315+08 2522-09 2436-19 234632 234341 223451
FMN 3105+17 2906+09 2312-07 2123-18 233332 233541 243752
ABQ 0107+17 9900+10 2310-07 2222-17 232531 243541 253852
MBW 2817 2814+07 2212-10 2219-21 234432 234340 224050
DEN 2806+17 2610+08 2428-07 2336-18 233931 233540 233251
PUB 0105+17 2905+10 2423-07 2425-17 232431 232441 232452
ALS 9900+10 2516-06 2322-17 232632 242541 242652
TCC 2212 2514+16 9900+10 2909-06 2315-16 262131 272841 282553
BFF 3307 2910+15 2711+09 2313-09 2434-19 244231 234140 223651
GLD 9900 2211+17 2509+10 2518-07 2523-16 231731 261941 251652
GCK 1919+22 2022+16 2313+09 2909-06 2413-16 260731 311541 321152
GAG 2217+22 2212+15 2212+07 2408-05 2320-17 281732 321341 341253
AMA 2214 2316+16 2412+09 2512-06 2413-16 281632 302341 301953
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2308+17 2210+08 2017-10 2219-22 242936 234841 235049
BCE 2211+10 2321-08 2226-20 234233 234341 233852
LND 2305+17 2410+09 2116-10 2115-21 242836 234642 234949
RKS 2413 2605+09 2108-10 2116-21 233735 245240 234550
GJT 2505+18 2209+11 2422-09 2330-20 234733 244441 233651
FMN 2906+20 2805+11 2105-06 2320-18 233532 243941 244052
ABQ 9900+20 9900+12 2305-06 2321-17 233131 243741 253752
MBW 2508 2609+10 2322-09 2528-21 244232 244140 233751
DEN 9900+19 2006+11 2623-08 2638-18 243932 243641 233152
PUB 9900+19 9900+11 2822-07 2323-17 242531 242441 242452
ALS 9900+12 2609-07 2418-18 242931 243241 253152
TCC 1910 1910+19 2008+10 3209-06 2709-16 252131 272941 282853
BFF 9900 9900+17 2507+09 2821-09 2638-19 244031 233840 233551
GLD 9900 9900+18 2808+11 2922-06 2624-17 242132 232041 231652
GCK 1814+26 1915+17 2809+10 3210-05 3010-16 251331 240941 260652
GAG 1918+23 2017+15 2811+08 3105-05 3015-16 271432 260841 310953
AMA 1816 1915+16 3009+09 3312-05 2815-15 271731 281841 301953
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2008 2214+16 2111+08 2219-10 2519-20 252336 253443 245250
BCE 2013+08 2423-08 2631-20 244533 245141 244952
LND 2305+15 2509+08 2518-11 2518-22 262336 253242 244849
RKS 2406 2608+09 2319-11 2526-21 253035 254241 244349
GJT 9900+17 2307+10 2320-07 2425-21 254232 254040 253751
FMN 3405+19 9900+11 2416-08 2516-18 264231 265041 264653
ABQ 9900+18 9900+11 1607-05 2512-17 273231 272941 282253
MBW 2511 2619+09 2518-10 2534-22 244333 244140 243851
DEN 2108+18 2211+10 2516-08 2320-20 243333 253242 262951
PUB 1606+19 2305+11 2011-07 2210-18 252733 263642 273451
ALS 9900+12 2115-07 2309-19 263232 274741 274552
TCC 2215 2106+17 9900+09 9900-05 2706-17 292431 302841 312753
BFF 2306 2510+18 2614+09 2725-10 2527-20 243833 243641 243151
GLD 9900 3406+18 3410+10 2711-06 2217-18 252132 252242 252151
GCK 2616+25 9900+17 0405+10 9900-06 1908-17 291032 281542 281652
GAG 2218+23 3206+15 3509+07 0407-06 9900-16 321732 322442 332153
AMA 2220 2508+16 0507+09 9900-06 9900-16 312332 322642 332453
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