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NZUS99 KBOU 171129
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0525 MDT Thursday, July 17, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 171056Z AUTO 11009KT 7SM OVC003 15/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01500144 PNO $
SPECI KFNL 171048Z AUTO 11007KT 6SM BR BKN003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PNO
$
SPECI KFNL 171037Z AUTO 12009KT 7SM SCT003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PNO $
METAR KGXY 171056Z 11012KT 4SM BR OVC004 15/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01500144
SPECI KGXY 171037Z 10008KT 7SM BKN004 BKN017 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
SPECI KGXY 171034Z 10008KT 7SM SCT004 SCT017 15/14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KLMO 171115Z AUTO 02003KT 5SM BR BKN018 17/15 A3015 RMK AO2 T01650149
METAR KLMO 171055Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR SCT016 16/15 A3015 RMK AO2
T01630146
METAR KLMO 171035Z AUTO 07003KT 4SM BR BKN014 17/15 A3014 RMK AO2 T01670150
METAR KBDU 171115Z AUTO 32005KT 5SM BR OVC011 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171055Z AUTO 32004KT 7SM BKN011 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171035Z AUTO 03004KT 7SM SCT009 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 171115Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A3011 RMK AO2 T01470146
METAR KEIK 171055Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM FEW160 15/15 A3010 RMK AO2 T01520149
METAR KEIK 171035Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW160 15/15 A3010 RMK AO2 T01520151
KBJC 170908Z 1709/1806 17007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT200
FM171100 03006KT P6SM VCFG FEW002 SCT006
TEMPO 1712/1716 4SM BR SCT002 BKN006
FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW005 SCT220
FM171800 05006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM172000 14010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1721/1801
VRB18G36KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180300 24008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
METAR KBJC 171115Z AUTO 36006KT 7SM CLR 15/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 171055Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 171035Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
KDEN 170926Z 1709/1812 07009KT P6SM SCT150
FM171100 11010KT P6SM FEW003 SCT200
FM171400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM171700 12008KT P6SM BKN220
FM172000 15010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1721/1801
VRB18G36KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180300 20014KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
METAR KDEN 171053Z 12009KT 8SM FEW005 SCT120 SCT220 13/13 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP139 T01330128
METAR KDEN 170953Z 10009KT 10SM SCT140 SCT220 14/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01440133
METAR KDEN 170853Z 19010KT 10SM SCT150 16/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP133 60004
T01560133 56021
KBKF 170900Z 1709/1815 19010G15KT 9999 SCT120 BKN160 QNH3013INS
BECMG 1715/1716 VRB06KT 8000 RA FEW010 SCT150 BKN220 BKN190
QNH3016INS
BECMG 1716/1717 VRB06KT 8000 BR FEW020 SCT050 BKN190
QNH3017INS
TEMPO 1723/1800 17015G35KT 8000 -TSRA FEW030 BKN170
QNH3010INS
BECMG 1800/1801 18010KT 9999 NSW FEW140 BKN200 QNH3003INS
TX28/1721Z TN15/1712Z
METAR KBKF 171053Z 18006KT 10SM BKN150 16/12 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP131
T01630123
METAR KBKF 170958Z 19016KT 10SM BKN150 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2A SLP123
T01640125
METAR KBKF 170858Z 19014KT 10SM SCT120 BKN160 16/13 A3013 RMK AO2A
SLP130 60003 T01560133 57029
KAPA 170705Z 1707/1806 16011KT P6SM FEW015 SCT070 BKN220
FM171400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM171700 14006KT P6SM BKN220
FM172000 15010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN220 PROB30 1721/1801
VRB18G36KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180300 20012KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
METAR KAPA 171053Z 17010KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 16/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01610117
METAR KAPA 170953Z 16009KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 16/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01560117
METAR KAPA 170853Z 17009KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 16/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP153
60000 T01560128 56024
METAR KMNH 171115Z AUTO 20010G20KT 7SM OVC006 13/12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171055Z AUTO 19013G19KT 10SM OVC006 13/12 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171035Z AUTO 19016G25KT 10SM BKN008 12/12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171115Z AUTO 07008KT 3SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171055Z AUTO 05012KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 15/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171035Z AUTO 05010G16KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 171115Z AUTO 10010KT 4SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171055Z AUTO 08008KT 2SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171035Z AUTO 09009G14KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KAKO 171053Z AUTO 11013KT 1/4SM FG VV001 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP164 T01440144
SPECI KAKO 171049Z AUTO 11014KT 1/4SM FG VV001 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SPECI KAKO 171040Z AUTO 10013KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T01440144
SPECI KLIC 171113Z AUTO 20008KT 4SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01390139
METAR KLIC 171055Z AUTO 21009G18KT 2SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP146 T01390139
SPECI KLIC 171044Z AUTO 21012KT 2SM BR OVC001 14/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T01390139
METAR K2V5 171115Z AUTO 08008KT 7SM OVC003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171055Z AUTO 10008KT 5SM BR OVC003 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171035Z AUTO 09011KT 3SM BR OVC003 15/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SPECI KITR 171121Z AUTO 06009KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC003 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T01500150
METAR KITR 171053Z AUTO 10005KT 5SM BR OVC003 16/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01560150
SPECI KITR 171036Z AUTO 06008KT 5SM BR OVC004 16/15 A3013 RMK AO2 CIG
002V006 T01560150
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025
Fort Collins - 05:44:34 MDT / 20:28:27 MDT
Denver - 05:46:32 MDT / 20:25:38 MDT
Sterling - 05:36:52 MDT / 20:21:19 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/17/25 11:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...311/008
13000 FT MSL...285/008
12700 FT MSL...291/008
12000 FT MSL...270/005
8100 FT MSL...209/013
8000 FT MSL...229/016
7300 FT MSL...199/020
7000 FT MSL...216/020
6600 FT MSL...182/018
6200 FT MSL...182/016
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0900 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday/...
Issued at 1202 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025
Light rain showers should be done at DIA by 07Z. Models have
normal drainage wind patterns going at DIA by 09Z/10Z this
morning. Once the rain showers end, it looks like the drainage
winds should help in keeping any ceiling issues at bay after
09Z/10Z, but until then will leave a SCT040-050 deck in.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 171115Z AUTO 17012KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 08/07 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171055Z AUTO 18010G14KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 08/08 A3056 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 171035Z AUTO 18010KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 08/08 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 171055Z 21007KT 10SM OVC004 15/13 A3023 RMK AO2A DZB33E44
SLP152 P0000 T01460133
SPECI KAFF 171044Z 20006KT 10SM OVC005 15/13 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP152
SPECI KAFF 171033Z COR 18009KT 10SM -DZ OVC005 15/13 A3024 RMK AO2A
SLP162 COR 1042
KCOS 171122Z 1712/1812 13012KT 1/2SM FG OVC002
TEMPO 1712/1714 1/4SM -SHRA FG VV001
FM171400 13012KT 3SM BR OVC006
TEMPO 1714/1716 1SM BR OVC002
FM171600 16012KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 PROB30 1721/1801 5SM
-TSRA
BKN060CB
FM180100 20012KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
FM180400 18007KT P6SM VCSH OVC070
FM180900 06005KT P6SM BKN250
SPECI KCOS 171100Z 15013KT 1/4SM R17L/2800VP6000FT FG VV001 14/14 A3024
RMK AO2 T01390139 $
METAR KCOS 171054Z 15011KT 1 1/4SM R17L/4000VP6000FT BR OVC002 14/14
A3024 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V2 1/2 RAB0958E50 SLP174 P0000 T01390139 $
SPECI KCOS 171010Z 15009KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR OVC002 14/14 A3025 RMK AO2
RAB0958 PCPN VRY LGT P0000 T01440139 $
SPECI KABH 171100Z AUTO 18009KT 7/8SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3024 RMK AO2 VIS
7/8V1 3/4 SLP181 RVRNO
METAR KABH 171055Z AUTO 20009KT 1 3/8SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3023 RMK AO2
VIS 1 3/8V1 7/8 SLP167 T01420139
SPECI KABH 171045Z AUTO 17007KT 1 7/8SM BR OVC002 14/14 A3023 RMK AO2
VIS 1 7/8V4 SLP167
METAR KFLY 171115Z AUTO 21008KT 4SM BR OVC001 13/13 A3027 RMK AO2 T01330130
METAR KFLY 171055Z AUTO 20009KT 1SM BR OVC001 14/13 A3028 RMK AO2 T01350130
METAR KFLY 171035Z AUTO 19007G15KT 140V210 1/2SM FG OVC001 13/13 A3028
RMK AO2 T01330128
KFCS 171030Z 1710/1810 17005KT 1600 BR BKN003 QNH3018INS
TEMPO 1710/1713 0600 FG VV001
BECMG 1714/1715 19009KT 9999 SCT030 BKN100 QNH3017INS
BECMG 1718/1719 16012G18KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN040CB OVC070
QNH3015INS
TEMPO 1722/1801 17015G25KT 9000 -TSRAGR OVC040CB
BECMG 1803/1804 23009KT 9999 NSW SCT030 BKN100 QNH3014INS
BECMG 1809/1810 30009KT 6000 BR OVC005 QNH3011INS
TX27/1721Z TN14/1711Z
METAR KFCS 171055Z 16009KT 3/8SM FG VV000 15/14 A3021 RMK AO2A SLP197
T01460138 $
SPECI KFCS 171020Z AUTO 17004KT 5/8SM BR VV001 15/14 A3022 RMK AO2
VIS 5/8V1 3/8 SLP175 RVRNO $
SPECI KFCS 171015Z AUTO 16005KT 1SM BR OVC001 15/14 A3022 RMK AO2 VIS
1V3 SLP171 RVRNO $
KPUB 171122Z 1712/1812 13004KT P6SM BKN020
TEMPO 1712/1714 3SM BR
FM171600 14010G20KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 1723/1802 5SM -TSRA
OVC001CB
FM180200 12007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
FM180600 29005KT P6SM BKN080
FM180800 18005KT P6SM OVC250
FM181100 32003KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KPUB 171053Z AUTO 12004KT 8SM OVC001 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01670156
METAR KPUB 170953Z AUTO 11005KT 8SM OVC001 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01720156
METAR KPUB 170853Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM OVC001 18/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01780161 50005
METAR KVTP 171115Z AUTO 09003KT M1/4SM RA OVC001 09/09 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171055Z AUTO 10003KT M1/4SM +RA OVC001 09/08 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171035Z AUTO 11003KT M1/4SM +RA OVC001 09/09 A3059 RMK AO2
SPECI KTAD 171106Z AUTO 03003KT 5SM BR FEW004 BKN012 16/16 A3022 RMK AO2
T01610156 $
METAR KTAD 171054Z AUTO 04003KT 5SM BR FEW006 SCT014 SCT043 16/16 A3022
RMK AO2 SLP148 T01610156 $
SPECI KTAD 171035Z AUTO 07005KT 5SM BR SCT006 SCT014 OVC045 17/16 A3021
RMK AO2 T01670156 $
METAR KSPD 171056Z AUTO 00000KT 17/16 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP139 P0001
T01720161
METAR KSPD 170956Z AUTO 25003KT 18/17 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP144 T01780167
METAR KSPD 170856Z AUTO 35005KT 18/17 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP148 T01780167
51011
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025
Burlington - 05:36:58 MDT / 20:13:41 MDT
Pueblo - 05:49:14 MDT / 20:20:12 MDT
Lamar - 05:41:42 MDT / 20:11:43 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/17/25 11:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...231/016
8000 FT MSL...246/004
7800 FT MSL...268/004
7100 FT MSL...141/003
7000 FT MSL...197/003
6400 FT MSL...193/007
6000 FT MSL...161/009
5900 FT MSL...166/011
5700 FT MSL...164/010
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 519 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025
A moist atmosphere over the region will allow for some areas of
low clouds and fog for KCOS and KPUB this morning. Some of the
fog may be dense at KCOS early this morning. Clearing skies will
occur later this morning, with VFR by late morning into the
afternoon time period. Showers and thunderstorms are expected
once again late this afternoon and early evening at all 3 taf
sites. Some of the rain may be heavy. Shower may linger well
into the evening hours.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01000061
METAR KCAG 170953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01000056
METAR KCAG 170853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01110044 50001
METAR KSBS 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3021 RMK AO1 T00970047
METAR KSBS 171055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3021 RMK AO1 T01020053
METAR KSBS 171035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3021 RMK AO1 T01000055
METAR KC07 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 171055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 171035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 171053Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01060050
METAR KEEO 170953Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01330050
METAR KEEO 170853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01170056 51002
METAR K20V 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3036 RMK AO2 T00840055
METAR KGNB 171055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3036 RMK AO2 T00850053
METAR KGNB 171035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 08/06 A3036 RMK AO2 T00820057
METAR KC99 171102Z AUTO 30015G21KT 10SM SCT120 09/02 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171041Z AUTO 30016G22KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 09/02 A3047 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 171020Z AUTO 30013G16KT 10SM BKN100 09/02 A3048 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E
KGJT 170533Z 1706/1806 08009KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT250
FM171500 16008KT 6SM FU SCT110 BKN250
FM171800 19008KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM172000 19010G20KT 6SM FU OVC250
FM172300 23008KT 6SM FU SCT120 BKN250 PROB30 1800/1803
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM180300 14008KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1803/1806
VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN100
METAR KGJT 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 19/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01940061
METAR KGJT 170953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 19/05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01940050
METAR KGJT 170853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 20/06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02000061 58003
KRIL 170532Z 1706/1806 15009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM171000 10003KT 6SM FU FEW100 BKN250
FM171800 26012G21KT P6SM BKN250
FM180100 24007KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN150
FM180500 14005KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN200
METAR KRIL 171053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01610050
METAR KRIL 170953Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
T01720050
METAR KRIL 170853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01830067 53001
METAR K5SM 171115Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 10/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171055Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 10/00 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171035Z AUTO 10SM OVC120 10/00 A3052 RMK AO2
KEGE 170532Z 1706/1806 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM171800 24009KT P6SM BKN100
FM172100 28009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM180000 30009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM180200 24006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN130
METAR KEGE 171056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01280056 $
METAR KEGE 170956Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01390056 $
METAR KEGE 170856Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01500061 55005 $
KASE 170532Z 1706/1806 16005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM171700 32009KT 6SM FU VCTS SCT080CB BKN150 PROB30 1718/1724
VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180000 23009KT P6SM SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1800/1803
VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB BKN070
FM180300 18007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1803/1806
VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN070
METAR KASE 171053Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FU CLR 10/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01000039
METAR KASE 170953Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FU CLR 11/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01110044
METAR KASE 170853Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM FU CLR 13/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01280050 56008
METAR KLXV 171053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM BKN007 06/04 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00610044
METAR KLXV 170953Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN006 OVC012 08/05 A3048 RMK
AO2 CIG 006V010 SLP148 T00780050
SPECI KLXV 170945Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN008 OVC012 07/04 A3048 RMK AO2
CIG 006V010 T00720044
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025
Rangely - 06:00:46 MDT / 20:41:56 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:02:41 MDT / 20:38:12 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:51:48 MDT / 20:35:14 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/17/25 11:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...226/029
25000 FT MSL...226/025
24000 FT MSL...225/025
22000 FT MSL...242/016
21200 FT MSL...296/017
20000 FT MSL...254/006
11000 FT MSL...327/027
10400 FT MSL...305/029
10200 FT MSL...331/016
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0602 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1136 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Isolated light showers continue overnight mostly on the
southern and western faces of rising terrain south of the I-70
corridor as moisture moves up from the Desert Southwest. Look
for these showers to increase in coverage and develop into
thunderstorms by 18Z. These storms will diminish after 03Z.
Expect generally light winds overnight becoming southwest with
gusts to 20 kts after 18Z. Primary threats from the
thunderstorms is lightning and outflow gusts to 45 kts.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 19/06 A3011 RMK AO2 T01930058
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 171055Z AUTO 07005KT 7SM CLR 20/07 A3011 RMK AO2 T01990065
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 171035Z AUTO 07007KT 7SM CLR 20/06 A3011 RMK AO2 T01970063
PWINO
KMTJ 170532Z 1706/1806 14006KT 6SM FU FEW120 SCT200
FM171200 VRB04KT 6SM FU BKN250
FM171800 28008KT 6SM FU OVC100 PROB30 1719/1721 VRB20G35KT
5SM
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM172100 21007KT 6SM FU SCT100 BKN110 PROB30 1721/1802
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB BKN110
FM180200 17008KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN130
METAR KMTJ 171053Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01670083
METAR KMTJ 170953Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01670089
METAR KMTJ 170853Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01720089 51001
METAR KGUC 171056Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM FEW110 12/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01170056 $
METAR KGUC 170956Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM OVC110 12/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01170061 $
METAR KGUC 170856Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM OVC110 12/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01170061 53001 $
METAR K7BM 171112Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC014 11/08 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC012 11/08 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171032Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM SCT012 BKN110 11/08 A3045 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 171115Z AUTO SCT023 OVC033 12/09 A3035 RMK AO2 T01200086
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 171055Z AUTO 00000KT SCT015 OVC031 12/08 A3035 RMK AO2 T01190079
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 171035Z AUTO 00000KT BKN015 OVC031 12/07 A3034 RMK AO2 T01240073
PWINO
METAR KANK 171115Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN037 14/12 A3030 RMK AO2 T01360116
$
METAR KANK 171055Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW013 BKN034 14/12 A3030 RMK
AO2 T01400122 $
METAR KANK 171035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT031 BKN120 13/12 A3030 RMK
AO2 T01350118 $
METAR KMYP 171115Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN100 08/03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 08/03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171035Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 08/03 A3069 RMK
AO2
KTEX 170532Z 1706/1806 13004KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM171200 17005KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1715/1718 VRB15G25KT 5SM
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM171800 26007KT 6SM -SHRA FU VCTS SCT050CB BKN080
FM180000 20008KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT050 BKN110 PROB30 1800/1803
VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM180400 13005KT 6SM -SHRA FU SCT035 BKN100
METAR KTEX 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 13/05 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171055Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM OVC100 12/06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171035Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT100 OVC120 12/06 A3039 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 171107Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT110 11/06 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171047Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM BKN110 11/06 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171027Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 11/05 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 171053Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC110 19/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01940078
METAR KCEZ 170953Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM OVC110 21/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02060072
METAR KCEZ 170853Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 BKN120 21/07 A3014
RMK AO2 RAB38E47 SLP103 P0000 60000 T02110067 55001
KDRO 170532Z 1706/1806 35004KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
FM171800 27007KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 1718/1722
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM172200 30009KT 6SM FU SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 1722/1724
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM180000 23009KT 6SM -SHRA SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1800/1802
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM180200 12006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1802/1803
VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KDRO 171053Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM FEW100 18/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01780078
METAR KDRO 170953Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01720083
METAR KDRO 170853Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT110 18/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP118
60000 T01780089 50013
METAR KPSO 171115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 16/08 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 171055Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM BKN090 16/08 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 171035Z AUTO 36002KT 10SM SCT090 15/08 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 171115Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC050 08/02 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 171055Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 08/03 A3061 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 171035Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM SCT050 BKN060 OVC095 08/03 A3061
RMK AO2
KALS 171122Z 1712/1812 14005KT P6SM BKN200
FM171900 17012G22KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 PROB30 1719/1724 -TSRA
BKN080CB
FM180000 20012KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060
FM180600 18004KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KALS 171052Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01330106
METAR KALS 170952Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC110 15/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01500106
METAR KALS 170852Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM OVC110 15/10 A3027 RMK AO2 RAB35E43
SLP135 P0000 60000 T01500100 58000
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/17/2025
Vail - 05:52:22 MDT / 20:30:58 MDT
Durango - 06:04:49 MDT / 20:30:36 MDT
Alamosa - 05:56:21 MDT / 20:23:06 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/17/25 11:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...225/029
25000 FT MSL...226/027
24000 FT MSL...227/024
22000 FT MSL...249/015
21200 FT MSL...281/014
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0602 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1136 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Isolated light showers continue overnight mostly on the
southern and western faces of rising terrain south of the I-70
corridor as moisture moves up from the Desert Southwest. Look
for these showers to increase in coverage and develop into
thunderstorms by 18Z. These storms will diminish after 03Z.
Expect generally light winds overnight becoming southwest with
gusts to 20 kts after 18Z. Primary threats from the
thunderstorms is lightning and outflow gusts to 45 kts.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH OVC100 PROB30 1712/1714
5SM -SHRA OVC080
FM171500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN090
FM172000 25010G20KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 1723/1801 VRB15G30KT
-TSRA OVC070CB
FM180200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080
METAR KPGA 171053Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02280106
METAR KPGA 170953Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02390083
METAR KPGA 170853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02440089 51001
METAR KRQE 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 15/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01500111
METAR KRQE 170953Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC095 16/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01610111
METAR KRQE 170853Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM FEW043 BKN090 17/11 A3022 RMK
AO2 RAE42 SLP101 P0001 60001 T01670106 58007
Flagstaff (KFSX) 07/17/25 11:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...328/007
9200 FT MSL...026/010
9000 FT MSL...056/012
8500 FT MSL...032/011
8000 FT MSL...061/013
7800 FT MSL...050/013
7500 FT MSL...040/008
7500 FT MSL...052/013
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0752 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION...Thursday 17/06Z through Friday 18/06Z...-SHRA
possible overnight primarily along and south of the Mogollon Rim.
We cannot completely rule out isolated -TSRA overnight too, but
activity should mostly be light to moderate rainfall. Additional
scattered to widespread SHRA/TSRA anticipated after 18Z. Heavier
storms will be capable of producing gusty/erratic winds (35-45
kts). Outside of outflow driven winds, look for variable winds
5-15 kts. VFR conditions should persist, but brief MVFR ceilings
and visibilities will be possible in heavier storms.
OUTLOOK...Friday 18/06Z through Sunday 20/06Z...SHRA/TSRA will
continue through the outlook period, with best chances between
18Z-03Z. Stronger storms will be capable of producing heavy rain,
gusty/erratic winds, hail, and lightning. Outside of storm driven
outflow winds, looks for W-SW winds 5-15 kts. MVFR conditions
possible in heavier storms, with VFR conditions expected
otherwise.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 171120Z 1712/1818 15007KT P6SM FEW120
FM171500 17012G20KT P6SM FEW120
FM172000 33010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM180300 16007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
METAR KSLC 171054Z 14007KT 10SM FEW200 23/05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP071 T02330050
$
METAR KSLC 170954Z 11006KT 10SM FEW180 25/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP068 T02500061
$
METAR KSLC 170854Z 15008KT 10SM FEW190 25/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP063 T02500039
56003 $
KVEL 170532Z 1706/1806 VRB04KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM171800 23007KT P6SM BKN250
FM172100 30012G22KT P6SM BKN250
FM180100 34007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KVEL 171053Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01670061
METAR KVEL 170953Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01720061
METAR KVEL 170853Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01890061 50003
METAR KPUC 171053Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01720028
METAR KPUC 170953Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01670017
METAR KPUC 170853Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01780017 50004
KCNY 170532Z 1706/1806 13004KT 6SM FU FEW130 SCT250
FM171800 19009G18KT P6SM BKN250
FM180000 24008KT 6SM FU FEW100 SCT200 PROB30 1800/1804
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB BKN110
FM180400 17006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 1804/1806
VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA BKN100
METAR KCNY 171053Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02220061
METAR KCNY 170953Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP084
T02330067
METAR KCNY 170853Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02500067 50003
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 07/17/25 11:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...291/009
12000 FT MSL...256/022
11000 FT MSL...225/020
10900 FT MSL...253/022
10000 FT MSL...220/019
9800 FT MSL...229/016
9000 FT MSL...230/011
9000 FT MSL...192/018
8200 FT MSL...234/007
8000 FT MSL...165/014
7500 FT MSL...203/003
7000 FT MSL...257/009
6900 FT MSL...114/008
6900 FT MSL...223/004
6600 FT MSL...112/009
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1019 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Mostly clear conditions will last into the
afternoon. Light southeast winds will increase around 15Z, with
gusts around 20 knots through 19Z. Winds will transition to
northwest around 19Z. Clouds will increase after 21Z, with isolated
showers or thunderstorms capable of gusty, erratic outflow winds.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Scattered afternoon showers
and thunderstorms, primarily in southern Utah, will be capable of
gusty, erratic outflow winds and locally heavy rain from 18-00Z. VFR
conditions will prevail for southern Utah, but expect broken or
overcast clouds. Clouds will increase into northern Utah after 21Z,
with isolated showers or thunderstorms capable of gusty, erratic
outflow winds through 00Z.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 171120Z 1712/1812 17006KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 24012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 26016G28KT P6SM SCT100
FM180300 27006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM180500 17005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150=
METAR KEVW 171053Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01440000
METAR KEVW 170953Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01390000
METAR KEVW 170853Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01500006 50001
KRKS 171120Z 1712/1812 20006KT P6SM SKC
FM171400 24008KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 25014G25KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1720/1801 VRB20G35KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM180200 22007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
METAR KRKS 171054Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01330067
METAR KRKS 170954Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01390067
METAR KRKS 170854Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01330061 53001
KRWL 170526Z 1706/1806 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
FM171700 25015G24KT P6SM FEW100
FM180200 26010KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRWL 171053Z AUTO 05007G16KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01170089
METAR KRWL 170953Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01110072
METAR KRWL 170853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01060089 58007
KLAR 170526Z 1706/1806 15020G32KT P6SM FEW008
TEMPO 1706/1707 BKN008
FM170700 16017G25KT P6SM SCT010
FM171000 20010KT P6SM FEW005
FM171700 28010G18KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KLAR 171053Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01060089
METAR KLAR 170953Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01110094
METAR KLAR 170853Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01170100 56010
KCYS 170526Z 1706/1806 20009KT P6SM VCSH FEW009 SCT120
FM170700 18009KT P6SM VCSH BKN009
FM171000 17007KT 5SM BR OVC005
FM171200 18008KT 1SM BR VV003
FM171600 19011G20KT P6SM SCT030
FM172200 16010G18KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1722/1801 -TSRA
BKN040CB
METAR KCYS 171053Z 17010G18KT 6SM BR OVC003 13/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01330128
SPECI KCYS 171034Z 18013G19KT 7SM BKN003 OVC008 13/13 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG
002V006 T01330128
SPECI KCYS 171020Z 17008G18KT 10SM BKN006 14/13 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG
004V008 T01390128
Riverton (KRIW) 07/17/25 11:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...270/016
9000 FT MSL...261/012
8200 FT MSL...262/006
8000 FT MSL...253/006
7300 FT MSL...303/008
7000 FT MSL...272/008
6200 FT MSL...316/006
5900 FT MSL...321/006
Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/17/25 11:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...298/026
11000 FT MSL...287/021
10000 FT MSL...262/019
9000 FT MSL...236/018
8000 FT MSL...185/027
7000 FT MSL...181/025
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1109 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 501 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025
VLIFR/LIFR conditions remain in place at KCPR this morning, with
ceilings expected to quickly scatter out around 15Z/16Z. SKC
skies will then be in place across the forecast area through the
rest of the morning. Scattered rain showers and thunderstorms
will develop across southern portions this afternoon, with
possible (20%) impacts at KRKS from 20-01Z.
Wind will become or remain light through the morning, with
increases in wind after 18Z. Most terminals will have wind of
10-15 knots, with gusts of 20-25 knots in the afternoon. Wind
will subside around 02Z Friday. Any shower or thunderstorm
chances will be ending around the same time.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1010 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1127 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Plentiful moisture and upslope flow is producing another round
of low CIGs over the High Plains tonight through Thursday
morning. Confidence in IFR is high for KCYS and KSNY and moderate
at KLAR, KAIA, and KBFF. Confidence in IFR was too low to add to
the TAF for KCDR. In addition, periods of fog may occur through
Thursday morning, particularly at KCYS and KSNY. Expect
aviation conditions to gradually improve Thursday morning.
Thursday afternoon`s thunderstorm threats will be more limited
compared to the last several days.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 171115Z AUTO 13010KT 1/4SM RA OVC003 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01380138
METAR KIBM 171055Z AUTO 14009KT 3/4SM BR OVC003 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01380138
METAR KIBM 171035Z AUTO 14010KT 1/2SM FG OVC003 14/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01380138
KSNY 170526Z 1706/1806 07008KT 6SM BR OVC003
FM171000 14011KT 5SM BR OVC003
TEMPO 1710/1714 3/4SM BR VV002
FM171700 17015G25KT P6SM BKN010
FM172000 17015G25KT P6SM SCT025
SPECI KSNY 171123Z AUTO 13012KT 2SM BR OVC002 13/13 A3014 RMK AO2
T01330128
SPECI KSNY 171101Z AUTO 12013KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 13/13 A3014 RMK AO2
T01330128
METAR KSNY 171053Z AUTO 12012KT 1SM BR VV002 13/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01330128
METAR KOGA 171115Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT007 BKN017 OVC023 16/14 A3015
RMK AO2 T01550140
METAR KOGA 171055Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT009 BKN025 OVC038 16/14 A3016
RMK AO2 T01560140
METAR KOGA 171035Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM SCT009 OVC025 16/14 A3016 RMK AO2
T01590139
SPECI KIML 171124Z AUTO 08005KT 9SM FEW006 SCT012 BKN036 15/14 A3013 RMK
AO2 T01500144
SPECI KIML 171100Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM FEW006 OVC011 15/14 A3014 RMK AO2
T01500144
METAR KIML 171053Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM BKN009 OVC013 16/14 A3014 RMK AO2
CIG 005V011 SLP186 T01560144
KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 11008KT P6SM BKN015
FM172100 15009KT P6SM SCT025
FM180800 15009KT P6SM BKN020
METAR KMCK 171053Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM OVC016 17/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01670139
METAR KMCK 170953Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC019 17/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01670139
METAR KMCK 170853Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC021 17/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01720133 51009
North Platte (KLNX) 07/17/25 11:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...297/021
12000 FT MSL...294/021
11000 FT MSL...311/021
10100 FT MSL...330/024
10000 FT MSL...320/015
7000 FT MSL...356/027
6300 FT MSL...030/009
6000 FT MSL...011/015
5500 FT MSL...012/006
5000 FT MSL...066/007
4700 FT MSL...096/006
4100 FT MSL...086/006
4000 FT MSL...087/008
3600 FT MSL...077/007
3400 FT MSL...075/009
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0814 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1230 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
Low stratus persists into Thursday morning across much of the
Sandhills and southwest Nebraska, with MVFR/locally IFR CIGs
expected. Some expansion of lowered CIGs into northern Nebraska
will also be possible through sunrise. Gradual improvements are
then expected into Thursday afternoon, with all area terminals
returning to VFR by Thursday evening.
Winds shift to the south through sunrise before strengthening
Thursday afternoon. Southerly gusts of 20 to 30kts are expected
along and west of HWY 83.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 171120Z 1712/1812 08008KT 2SM BR OVC004
FM171400 09008KT P6SM OVC004
FM171800 15011KT P6SM BKN011
FM172100 16011KT P6SM SCT050
SPECI KGLD 171120Z AUTO 08011KT 2SM BR OVC002 15/14 A3012 RMK AO2
T01500144
METAR KGLD 171053Z AUTO 06008G16KT 6SM BR OVC004 15/14 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP162 T01500144
SPECI KGLD 171010Z AUTO 09010KT 5SM BR OVC004 16/14 A3012 RMK AO2
T01560144
KGCK 171120Z 1712/1812 09009KT P6SM OVC005
FM172200 12009KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1806/1810 4SM -SHRA
OVC015
METAR KGCK 171054Z AUTO 05015G23KT 3SM BR OVC004 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP139 T01720172
METAR KGCK 170954Z AUTO 05012KT 5SM BR BKN005 18/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01780178
METAR KGCK 170854Z AUTO 05011KT 5SM BR SCT004 SCT110 18/18 A3005 RMK AO2
RAE44 SLP142 P0002 60008 T01830183 58019
SPECI KLBL 171122Z AUTO 30005KT 7SM -RA BKN013 BKN120 20/19 A3009 RMK
AO2 RAB1059 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171056Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW015 20/19 A3007 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0945 TSE02RAB25E48 SLP148 T02000194 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 171027Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM -RA FEW008 SCT011 BKN060 20/19
A3005 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0945 TSE02RAB25 PNO $
METAR KEHA 171115Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM -DZ OVC017 19/18 A3014 RMK AO2
T01870180
METAR KEHA 171055Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM BKN019 OVC024 18/18 A3014 RMK AO2
T01850178
METAR KEHA 171035Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT008 SCT016 OVC022 19/18 A3014
RMK AO2 T01850178
Goodland (KGLD) 07/17/25 11:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...222/017
7000 FT MSL...357/015
6900 FT MSL...228/011
6200 FT MSL...286/006
6000 FT MSL...303/005
5400 FT MSL...041/007
5000 FT MSL...049/009
4700 FT MSL...057/012
4300 FT MSL...070/013
4000 FT MSL...067/012
4000 FT MSL...067/013
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/17/25 11:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...315/026
9000 FT MSL...244/017
8300 FT MSL...242/013
8000 FT MSL...238/011
7100 FT MSL...001/005
7000 FT MSL...360/027
6000 FT MSL...015/023
5900 FT MSL...030/023
5100 FT MSL...039/025
5000 FT MSL...037/027
4400 FT MSL...036/025
4000 FT MSL...040/027
3700 FT MSL...032/024
3200 FT MSL...037/017
3000 FT MSL...037/017
3000 FT MSL...037/017
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 516 AM MDT Thu Jul 17 2025
For KGLD...VLIFR conditions are expected to persist through
most of the morning hours. Moisture should remain in place
through the morning, with little sunshine to help burn it off
until after 18Z. As for the fog, it will likely be at its worst
for the first two to three hours of the period, and then
gradually improve. Once conditions do improve, they are
forecast to remain VFR as drier air is forecast to push in from
the west. There is a chance that the low clouds set up before
the drier air pushes in, mainly between 00-06Z.
For KMCK...Ceilings around 1500-2500 are forecast to persist
most of the morning, until temperatures warm enough and the sun
pokes out to help lift ceilings. Fog is possible for the first 3
hours, but dewpoint depressions around 4-5 degrees have so far
inhibited fog development. There could be a brief break in the
low ceilings from around 21-03Z. After 03Z, the low clouds are
forecast to return with the low level moisture remaining in
place. Currently, the forecast doesn`t bring in the drier air
until tomorrow.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1039 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 537 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
All terminals are expecting durations of lowered flight conditions
through the TAF period. Lingering storms are slowing approaching
near LBL and a TEMPO is included until they exit Kansas or
dissipate. Low cloud cover from the storms and low stratus is
expected through the whole period. Some uncertainty remains on how
low the ceilings reach, but continued low ceilings are expected. The
end of the period could see some showers/storms, but confidence is
not high enough for a prevailing group so it is covered by a
PROB30.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 03009KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN050
TEMPO 1712/1714 VRB20G35KT 2SM TSRA BR OVC010CB
FM171600 07008KT P6SM BKN050
FM180100 08008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN050 PROB30 1802/1807 VRB15G30KT
2SM TSRA BKN050CB=
METAR KGUY 171053Z AUTO 22011KT 4SM RA BR BKN047 BKN065 OVC090 18/18
A3008 RMK AO2 RAE0955B11 SLP136 P0042 T01830178
SPECI KGUY 171042Z AUTO 23008KT 2 1/2SM +RA BR BKN045 OVC065 19/18 A3009
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE RAE0955B11 P0035 T01890178
SPECI KGUY 171031Z AUTO 27009G16KT 1 3/4SM VCTS +RA BR BKN039 OVC060
19/18 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAE0955B11 P0015
T01890178
KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 04009KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 BKN050 PROB30
1712/1714 4SM -TSRA BR OVC025CB
FM171900 11005KT P6SM BKN050
FM172300 14009KT P6SM SCT050 SCT200 PROB30 1802/1807
VRB15G30KT 2SM TSRA BKN050CB
METAR KDHT 171053Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM FEW060 BKN110 18/17 A3013 RMK
AO2 PK WND 01027/1013 LTG DSNT SW RAE47 TSB32E47 SLP138
P0010 T01830172
SPECI KDHT 171049Z AUTO 07013KT 10SM FEW060 BKN110 18/18 A3013 RMK AO2
PK WND 01027/1013 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAE47 TSB32E47 P0010
SPECI KDHT 171038Z AUTO 06014G21KT 10SM -TSRA SCT065 OVC110 18/17 A3012
RMK AO2 PK WND 01027/1013 LTG DSNT SW AND W TSB32 P0010
T01830172
Amarillo (KAMA) 07/17/25 11:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
45000 FT MSL...275/022
40000 FT MSL...220/020
36700 FT MSL...210/010
35000 FT MSL...252/026
30400 FT MSL...229/006
30000 FT MSL...208/017
28000 FT MSL...231/016
26000 FT MSL...209/016
25200 FT MSL...222/005
25000 FT MSL...211/013
24000 FT MSL...188/016
22000 FT MSL...197/017
20900 FT MSL...210/010
20000 FT MSL...192/017
19000 FT MSL...229/013
18000 FT MSL...233/010
17500 FT MSL...230/010
17000 FT MSL...245/010
16000 FT MSL...254/011
15000 FT MSL...248/013
14800 FT MSL...248/014
14000 FT MSL...249/016
13000 FT MSL...239/011
12600 FT MSL...227/013
12000 FT MSL...248/012
11000 FT MSL...231/014
10700 FT MSL...239/014
10000 FT MSL...220/010
9200 FT MSL...233/013
9000 FT MSL...235/013
8000 FT MSL...247/013
8000 FT MSL...234/010
6100 FT MSL...356/011
6000 FT MSL...349/013
5400 FT MSL...004/018
5000 FT MSL...001/018
4700 FT MSL...011/017
4300 FT MSL...350/018
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1058 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 532 AM CDT Thu Jul 17 2025
Weather system continue to cause rain showers and thunderstorms
over the panhandles today impacting all terminals. Conditions
with these rain showers and thunderstorms will vary from MVFR to
below IFR depending on intensity of the rainfall. A few storms
may become strong to severe with powerful downburst winds mainly
during the afternoon and evening. Hail has a very low chance of
occurring but cannot be ruled out from the strongest storms.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 170538Z 1706/1806 VRB06KT P6SM BKN120
TEMPO 1706/1707 28013G22KT
FM171800 26008KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1723/1802 VRB15G25KT
-SHRA
BKN080
FM180300 12010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KFMN 171053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 23/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02330056 $
METAR KFMN 170953Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM FEW120 23/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02330056 $
METAR KFMN 170853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 24/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02440050 53007 $
KLVS 170538Z 1706/1806 03010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
FM171000 06008KT P6SM BKN200
FM171800 18012G21KT P6SM BKN090
TEMPO 1723/1802 VRB18G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM180200 32008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KLVS 171053Z AUTO 10SM FEW090 BKN120 14/ A3026 RMK AO2 RAE08
SLP135 P0000 T0139 $
METAR KLVS 170953Z AUTO 10SM -RA FEW050 BKN075 OVC095 14/ A3027 RMK
AO2 RAB34 SLP142 P0000 T0144 $
METAR KLVS 170853Z AUTO 10SM BKN085 BKN110 14/ A3028 RMK AO2 SLP140
T0144 50005 $
METAR KRTN 171053Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM -RA BKN033 BKN075 OVC095 14/14
A3024 RMK AO2 RAB06 SLP157 P0001 T01440139
METAR KRTN 170953Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC090 15/14 A3025 RMK AO2 RAB09E49
SLP166 P0002 T01500139
METAR KRTN 170853Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM OVC095 15/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01500133 56006
METAR KCAO 171055Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC100 17/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01670167
METAR KCAO 170955Z AUTO 01006KT 8SM OVC100 17/16 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE54
SLP144 P0008 T01670161
METAR KCAO 170855Z AUTO 03013KT 6SM -RA BR FEW075 OVC100 16/16 A3019
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E TSE16 SLP155 P0034 60076 T01610156
50015
Albuquerque (KABX) 07/17/25 11:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...250/014
11000 FT MSL...011/016
10000 FT MSL...012/019
9200 FT MSL...000/017
9000 FT MSL...028/022
8400 FT MSL...028/011
8000 FT MSL...043/016
7700 FT MSL...048/014
7000 FT MSL...060/016
7000 FT MSL...056/016
6500 FT MSL...049/015
6300 FT MSL...042/018
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0833 UTC Thursday, July 17, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1141 PM MDT Wed Jul 16 2025
Scattered showers and storms persist, mainly across the northeast
quadrant of the state in the wake of a backdoor front. Intensity
of this convective activity should continue trending down through
the night, but a few showers are expected to linger through 12Z.
Patchy MVFR cigs will likely develop tonight across the northeast,
with lesser confidence in the central and northeast highlands.
Gusty east canyon winds are likely at KABQ early in the morning,
with the strongest winds upwards of 30 kts between 12Z and 15Z.
Shower and storm coverage will increase significantly after 18Z
tomorrow, with storms moving from south to north at 5 to 10 kts.
Gusty outflow winds can be expected at all terminals tomorrow
afternoon and/or evening. Storm coverage is expected to persist
past 06Z tomorrow again in the northeast corner of the state.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 170600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+19 2510+11 2920-09 2915-20 271536 252445 262853
BCE 3108+10 0405-08 2320-19 224833 224543 233951
LND 9900+11 2414+08 2723-07 2832-21 273638 264446 264655
RKS 3008 2614+10 2722-07 2824-21 272636 263645 264154
GJT 9900+18 9900+10 9900-08 2216-19 243833 245844 255352
FMN 3009+19 3206+10 1310-06 2311-18 243031 223842 233354
ABQ 1712+17 1708+10 1010-06 1715-17 212231 221441 180854
MBW 1728 2615+09 2919-08 2823-21 255435 255845 255755
DEN 2309+13 2314+08 2820-07 2527-18 253933 255044 255054
PUB 1616+13 1714+08 2919-07 2525-17 243732 244342 224254
ALS 2008+10 2511-07 2518-17 222731 233142 223254
TCC 1620 1713+17 2208+09 1907-06 2513-15 251630 251341 231054
BFF 1417 2026+11 2321+06 3024-08 2925-20 265635 256846 256954
GLD 0515 9900+13 2409+08 2318-07 2412-17 263233 264744 245953
GCK 1122+18 1717+15 2312+09 2207-07 2521-16 283932 284342 265055
GAG 2021+21 0606+14 0414+09 9900-05 2313-16 262731 273041 282954
AMA 1722 9900+15 0413+08 1105-05 2312-15 252130 252341 271554
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DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1806 2110+18 2312+10 2815-09 2711-20 261336 252845 254053
BCE 0106+10 0907-09 2521-18 223832 214142 234154
LND 2616+15 2831+10 2921-08 2824-20 273738 264846 265354
RKS 2614 2621+10 2716-08 2815-20 272736 264045 255253
GJT 9900+17 2705+10 9900-08 2420-18 244633 235543 255855
FMN 3414+15 9900+09 1922-07 1916-17 202032 202542 202954
ABQ 1007+15 2210+09 2022-06 1820-17 192031 192342 192654
MBW 2622 2722+09 2715-07 2720-21 263736 265245 266254
DEN 2214+14 2809+10 2716-07 2624-19 265133 256343 256455
PUB 1910+12 2411+08 3019-06 2623-16 262932 233342 223854
ALS 2212+09 2709-07 2422-17 222332 202842 203054
TCC 0916 2015+15 2113+07 2114-05 2308-15 231131 221042 221454
BFF 1629 2228+12 2415+08 2721-08 2723-21 265536 266144 266854
GLD 1407 2211+11 2711+06 2817-06 2622-17 264532 255042 235655
GCK 3112+17 2518+14 2319+08 2117-06 2707-16 231031 231641 232455
GAG 2519+19 9900+13 1506+06 2109-04 2417-15 282230 271841 241354
AMA 2613 2306+14 0908+06 2008-04 2611-15 261430 251642 221354
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DATA BASED ON 170000Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3006+20 2809+12 2512-08 2220-20 233434 233743 253452
BCE 0210+08 0113-07 9900-17 212832 203143 221152
LND 3007+20 2712+12 2627-08 2624-19 243435 244645 255254
RKS 2416 2812+12 2918-08 2510-20 243233 244944 255253
GJT 1810+17 9900+10 0207-07 2212-17 232833 233543 242253
FMN 2608+19 2506+10 2223-05 2221-16 222532 212543 222254
ABQ 1916+19 1915+11 2108-05 2310-15 241731 232242 203854
MBW 2813 2814+12 2826-08 2622-19 254734 256844 265953
DEN 1913+18 1709+09 3318-07 2929-17 234631 225242 234253
PUB 1406+16 1606+09 1817-06 2130-16 243630 254041 254353
ALS 2113+10 2317-05 2422-15 232831 223142 223654
TCC 1611 1712+17 1714+09 9900-04 2414-15 232131 222941 223354
BFF 1620 2207+18 2917+10 2923-06 2824-19 265234 256943 266955
GLD 1817 1913+15 2305+10 2815-06 2622-16 254631 255542 255654
GCK 1213+18 2217+14 2416+08 3013-04 2622-15 243631 244042 244054
GAG 1212+21 2109+14 9900+08 2711-04 2619-14 232531 243341 243653
AMA 1614 1614+15 2305+08 3208-03 2414-15 232431 232841 233753
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