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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0605 MDT Monday, October 6, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 061156Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM OVC019 07/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP196
        60024 70044 T00670056 10078 20067 55000 $
SPECI KFNL 061114Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM SCT009 OVC018 07/06 A3017 RMK AO2
       $
METAR KFNL 061056Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM BKN009 BKN014 OVC022 07/06 A3017
        RMK AO2 RAE30 CIG 007V011 SLP189 P0000 T00670061 $

METAR KGXY 061156Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM OVC016 07/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221
        60001 70001 T00720044 10083 20072 55001 $
SPECI KGXY 061149Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM OVC016 07/04 A3019 RMK AO2 $
SPECI KGXY 061118Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM OVC014 07/05 A3018 RMK AO2 $

METAR KLMO 061155Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT007 OVC011 08/06 A3019 RMK
        AO2 60005 70025 T00810061 10087 20076
METAR KLMO 061135Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC011 08/06 A3019 RMK AO2 T00800060
METAR KLMO 061115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT007 OVC018 08/06 A3018 RMK
        AO2 T00800060

METAR KBDU 061155Z AUTO 10004KT 7SM OVC007 06/06 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 061135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN006 OVC009 06/06 A3017 RMK
        AO2
METAR KBDU 061115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN007 OVC012 06/06 A3016 RMK
        AO2

METAR KEIK 061155Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM SCT012 OVC019 07/06 A3016 RMK AO2
       OVC V BKN T00670061
METAR KEIK 061135Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM FEW007 BKN012 OVC019 07/06 A3015
        RMK AO2 CIG 010V014 T00650065
METAR KEIK 061115Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM BKN010 OVC019 06/06 A3015 RMK
        AO2 CIG 008V014 T00640064

KBJC 061127Z 0612/0712 12006KT P6SM VCSH SCT004 BKN012 OVC020
      TEMPO 0612/0616 3SM BR BKN004
     FM061800 09006KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030
     FM062200 03006KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 OVC045 PROB30 0622/0704
      -SHRA BKN020
     FM070400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW005 BKN025
     FM071000 03006KT P6SM SCT010 BKN040
METAR KBJC 061150Z 11005KT 5SM BR BKN004 OVC012 06/06 A3018
METAR KBJC 061135Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM BKN004 OVC014 06/06 A3017 RMK
        AO2
METAR KBJC 061115Z AUTO 12006KT 4SM -DZ BKN004 OVC012 06/06 A3017 RMK
        AO2

KDEN 061200Z 0612/0718 11009KT P6SM FEW007 BKN013 OVC025
     FM061900 10010KT P6SM SCT013 BKN025 OVC040
     FM062200 05007KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC045 PROB30 0622/0704
      -SHRA SCT010 BKN020
     FM070400 15006KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 OVC030
     FM071000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW003 SCT025 BKN040
     FM071500 04005KT P6SM SCT015
METAR KDEN 061153Z 11009KT 10SM BKN012 OVC024 06/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP186
        60000 70005 T00560033 10067 20056 55002
METAR KDEN 061053Z 10009KT 10SM OVC012 06/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP180 T00610039
SPECI KDEN 061032Z 10009KT 10SM BKN014 OVC025 06/04 A3017 RMK AO2
       T00610039


KBKF 060900Z 0609/0715 VRB06KT 9999 OVC010 QNH3017INS
      BECMG 0619/0620 10010KT 9999 SCT010 BKN030 QNH3017INS
      BECMG 0622/0623 08006KT 9999 VCSH BKN020 OVC040 QNH3012INS
      TX15/0621Z TN06/0612Z
METAR KBKF 061058Z 00000KT 10SM OVC015 06/03 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP176
        T00620034
METAR KBKF 060958Z 00000KT 10SM OVC015 07/04 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP168
        T00660036

KAPA 061127Z 0612/0712 11007KT P6SM SCT007 OVC015
     FM061900 08008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 OVC040
     FM062200 04006KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC045 PROB30 0623/0705
      -SHRA BKN020
     FM070500 13007KT P6SM FEW010 BKN025
     FM071100 17008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040
METAR KAPA 061153Z 11006KT 10SM OVC015 06/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP198 60000
        70009 T00610028 10072 20061 55002 $
SPECI KAPA 061127Z 10006KT 10SM OVC015 06/03 A3016 RMK AO2 T00610028
       $
METAR KAPA 061053Z 11006KT 10SM OVC013 06/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP189 T00610033
        $

METAR KMNH 061155Z AUTO 08006KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC002 02/02 A3020 RMK AO2
        VIS 1 1/2V5
METAR KMNH 061135Z AUTO 08005KT 7SM OVC002 02/02 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 061115Z AUTO 09005KT 5SM BR OVC002 02/02 A3019 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 061155Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT027 OVC055 07/06 A3018 RMK
       AO2
METAR KFMM 061135Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM SCT015 OVC050 07/06 A3017 RMK
        AO2
METAR KFMM 061115Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM OVC014 07/06 A3017 RMK AO2


METAR KAKO 061153Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM OVC005 06/05 A3017 RMK AO2 CIG
        004V010 SLP203 60000 T00610050 10067 20056 50001
SPECI KAKO 061136Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM BKN005 OVC009 06/05 A3018 RMK AO2
       T00610050
METAR KAKO 061053Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM OVC007 06/05 A3018 RMK AO2 CIG
        005V010 SLP201 T00560050

METAR KLIC 061155Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM OVC006 05/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T00500039 10067 20050 58001
METAR KLIC 061055Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC009 06/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T00560033
SPECI KLIC 061048Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM OVC009 06/03 A3017 RMK AO2
       T00560033

METAR KHEQ 061155Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM OVC010 07/06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 061135Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM OVC010 07/06 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 061115Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM OVC010 07/06 A3019 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 061154Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM OVC006 06/06 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 061134Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM OVC006 06/06 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 061114Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM OVC006 06/06 A3018 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 061155Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM BKN008 BKN031 OVC050 07/07 A3018
       RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 061135Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC008 07/07 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 061115Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM OVC008 07/07 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 061153Z AUTO 03012KT 4SM BR OVC004 07/07 A3015 RMK AO2 CIG
        003V009 SLP186 T00670067 10089 20067 52005 $
METAR KITR 061053Z AUTO 02013KT 4SM BR OVC004 07/07 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG
        003V009 SLP179 T00670067 $
SPECI KITR 061024Z AUTO 02014KT 4SM BR OVC004 07/06 A3014 RMK AO2 CIG
       003V009 T00670061 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2025
Fort Collins - 07:02:27 MDT / 18:34:02 MDT
Denver       - 07:01:33 MDT / 18:34:06 MDT
Sterling     - 06:55:06 MDT / 18:26:34 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 10/06/25 11:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...292/032
                  12000 FT MSL...293/027
                  11200 FT MSL...298/026
                  11000 FT MSL...299/025
                  10000 FT MSL...302/019
                   8100 FT MSL...304/002
                   8000 FT MSL...267/003
                   7000 FT MSL...353/006

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 527 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
Stratus deck remains firmly in place across the region this
morning. Ceilings across the Denver metro are generally around
700-1500ft AGL, with BJC the one exception with fairly consistent
LIFR conditions since about 08z. DEN/APA will likely flirt with
IFR cigs through the mid-morning hours before stratus slowly
begins to lift later this morning.
Some uncertainty this afternoon, with some guidance trying to
scatter out stratus while other keep a fairly consistent
OVC015-025 through the day. Current TAF still favors MVFR cigs
through the day. Expect a little bit of lower ceilings this
evening along with some light rain showers, but a gradual return
towards VFR is expected after 06z tonight. There is potential for
a Denver cyclone to form Tuesday morning, which could advect some
lower cigs in again near or after 12z Tuesday.


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

METAR K4BM 061155Z AUTO 16006KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 00/00 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 061135Z AUTO 15006KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC001 00/00 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 061115Z AUTO 15006KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 00/00 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 061155Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM OVC014 07/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP161
       70018 T00730049 10086 20072 50001
SPECI KAFF 061139Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM OVC014 07/05 A3014 RMK AO2
       SLP161
METAR KAFF 061055Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM OVC015 08/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T00750050

KCOS 061120Z 0612/0712 08005KT P6SM OVC020
     FM061400 12005KT P6SM OVC012
     FM061900 14005KT P6SM BKN020 BKN060
     FM062200 11008KT P6SM BKN035
     FM070200 15008KT P6SM BKN015
     FM070900 17008KT 3SM BR BKN009
METAR KCOS 061154Z 09008KT 10SM OVC016 07/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP181 70020
        T00670044 10083 20061 53003 $
METAR KCOS 061054Z 08003KT 10SM OVC023 08/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP166 T00780050
        $
METAR KCOS 060954Z 05005KT 10SM OVC026 08/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T00780050 $


METAR KFLY 061155Z AUTO 03007G15KT 10SM 04/03 A3019 RMK AO2 T00410030
       10063 20041
METAR KFLY 061135Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM 05/03 A3019 RMK AO2 T00450034
METAR KFLY 061115Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM 05/04 A3018 RMK AO2 T00450035

KFCS 061200Z 0612/0718 13009KT 9999 BKN010 OVC015 620409
      QNH3015INS
      BECMG 0706/0707 16009KT 9999 VCSH BKN005 OVC010 620609
      QNH3024INS
      TEMPO 0708/0712 14006KT 8000 BR
      BECMG 0714/0715 16009KT 9999 NSW OVC015 620609 QNH3031INS
      TX11/0621Z TN04/0711Z
METAR KFCS 061155Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM OVC014 07/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP192
        T00730028 10097 20072 53004 $
SPECI KFCS 061145Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM OVC014 07/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP186
        $
METAR KFCS 061055Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM BKN019 OVC026 09/04 A3014 RMK
        AO2 CIG 019V026 SLP173 T00870041 $

KPUB 061120Z 0612/0712 10012KT P6SM BKN015 OVC020
     FM061800 11005KT P6SM BKN020 BKN080
     FM062200 09008KT P6SM BKN050
     FM070200 09008KT P6SM BKN025
     FM070600 11008KT 5SM BR BKN015
METAR KPUB 061153Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM OVC024 09/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T00890039 10128 20089 53008 $
METAR KPUB 061053Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM OVC028 09/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP164
        T00940033 $
SPECI KPUB 061044Z AUTO 10013KT 10SM OVC028 09/03 A3014 RMK AO2
       T00940033 $

METAR KVTP 061155Z AUTO 20006KT 4SM BR CLR 01/00 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 061135Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG BKN002 00/00 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 061115Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM -SN OVC002 00/00 A3036 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 061154Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM OVC010 07/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T00720044 10122 20072 53005
METAR KTAD 061054Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM OVC011 08/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T00780050
METAR KTAD 060954Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM OVC013 08/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T00780050


METAR KLAA 061153Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM OVC013 09/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T00940067 10117 20094 53006
SPECI KLAA 061137Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM OVC014 09/07 A3011 RMK AO2
       T00940067
METAR KLAA 061053Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM OVC016 10/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T01000067

METAR KSPD 061056Z AUTO 35014KT 08/07 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP140 T00830067
METAR KSPD 060956Z AUTO 35018KT 09/06 A3008 RMK AO1 SLP131 T00940061
METAR KSPD 060856Z AUTO 34015KT 10/06 A3008 RMK AO1 SLP132 T01000061
        51020

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2025
Burlington - 06:50:33 MDT / 18:23:35 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:59:21 MDT / 18:33:34 MDT
Lamar      - 06:51:14 MDT / 18:25:39 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 10/06/25 11:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...308/016
                  11000 FT MSL...261/014
                  10800 FT MSL...254/012
                  10000 FT MSL...295/013
                   9700 FT MSL...256/007
                   8000 FT MSL...067/007
                   7700 FT MSL...063/007
                   7000 FT MSL...054/013
                   7000 FT MSL...056/015
                   6400 FT MSL...057/016
                   6000 FT MSL...038/015
                   5900 FT MSL...033/015
                   5700 FT MSL...032/015

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1108 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 508 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
For KCOS and KPUB..Mainly MVFR ceilings are expected to persist
throughout much of the forecast period, with improvement to VFR
ceilings possible for a brief period from around 22Z through 02Z
this afternoon. IFR ceilings and mist are becoming more likely late
in the period, and were introduced in both TAFs after 06Z late
tonight.
For KALS..VFR conditions and mostly clear skies are expected
throughout the TAF period. Southerly to southwesterly winds gusting
to around 24kt are expected for this afternoon.


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

METAR KCAG 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 01/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP184
        T00060006 10050 21006 53005
METAR KCAG 061053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM FEW100 M01/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T10061006
METAR KCAG 060953Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T00060000

METAR KHDN 061156Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP186
        T00110006 10050 20011 53004 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 061056Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM BKN095 03/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T00280011 $
METAR KHDN 060956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T00330017 $

METAR KSBS 061155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/02 A3013 RMK AO1 T00160016
        10056 20013
METAR KSBS 061135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/02 A3013 RMK AO1 T00150015
METAR KSBS 061115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/02 A3012 RMK AO1 T00190019



METAR KEEO 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN095 00/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T00001011 10050 20000 53004
METAR KEEO 061053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 02/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T00171006
METAR KEEO 060953Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM OVC100 02/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T00171006

METAR K20V 061155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 00/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 061135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 061115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 061155Z AUTO 10004KT 1/2SM FG OVC004 02/01 A3021 RMK AO2
        T00150013 10038 20012
METAR KGNB 061135Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC004 02/02 A3020 RMK AO2
        T00160015
METAR KGNB 061115Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR OVC004 02/01 A3020 RMK AO2 T00160014


METAR KC99 061155Z AUTO 27008KT 260V320 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3023 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC99 061135Z AUTO 24004KT 1 3/4SM BKN001 M03/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
        LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 061115Z AUTO 21006KT 1/2SM OVC001 M03/M03 A3023 RMK AO2

KGJT 061120Z 0612/0712 10003KT P6SM SKC
     FM061500 14005KT P6SM SKC
     FM062000 32008KT P6SM FEW110
     FM070200 03004KT P6SM SKC
     FM070800 09004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T00501011 10117 20050 53006 $
METAR KGJT 061053Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T00781011 $
METAR KGJT 060953Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T00611017 $

KRIL 061120Z 0612/0712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM061900 29012G22KT P6SM FEW100
     FM070200 31008KT P6SM SKC
     FM070600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 061153Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T00221011 10072 20017 53008 $
METAR KRIL 061053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T00281006 $
METAR KRIL 060953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T00330000 $

METAR K5SM 061140Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 060952Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 060937Z AUTO 10SM SCT050 00/M06 A3026 RMK AO2

KEGE 061120Z 0612/0712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
     FM061900 26010G20KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
     FM070300 10004KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
METAR KEGE 061156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP170
        T00171022 10100 20017 53009 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 061056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T00281017 $
METAR KEGE 060956Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN095 04/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T00391017 $

KASE 061120Z 0612/0712 20006KT P6SM FEW090
     FM061700 34008G18KT P6SM FEW250
     FM070200 20006KT P6SM FEW080
METAR KASE 061153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN085 01/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T00061039 10050 20000 53004
METAR KASE 061053Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM FEW090 01/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T00111039
METAR KASE 060953Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM FEW090 02/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T00171033

METAR KCCU 061157Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 061137Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 061120Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3029 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC006 01/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T00111006 10033 21022 53004
METAR KLXV 061053Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM OVC006 01/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 CIG
        004V008 SLP116 T00061006
SPECI KLXV 061020Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC005 01/00 A3024 RMK AO2 CIG
       003V008 T00060000

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2025
Rangely           - 07:17:01 MDT / 18:49:09 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:15:33 MDT / 18:48:49 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:09:25 MDT / 18:41:05 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/06/25 11:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...297/024
                  13000 FT MSL...302/027
                  12600 FT MSL...304/028
                  12000 FT MSL...308/026
                  11800 FT MSL...310/029
                  11000 FT MSL...313/023
                  11000 FT MSL...312/026
                  10400 FT MSL...322/015
                  10200 FT MSL...329/020
                  10100 FT MSL...331/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1114 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 512 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
Some mid level clouds continue to track over the area this
morning, mainly north of I-70. These clouds will gradually
dissipate over the next 4-6 hours, and will linger longest at
KHDN. Winds will be generally light and terrain driven, although
afternoon gusts to 20 knots are possible. For KVEL and KHDN,
light northwesterly winds will persist through the day, becoming
light and terrain driven after 00z this evening. VFR conditions
will prevail.


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

METAR KAJZ 061155Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 T00511016
        10098 20046
METAR KAJZ 061135Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 T00471012
METAR KAJZ 061115Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 T00471011

KMTJ 061120Z 0612/0712 16005KT P6SM SKC
     FM061600 33006KT P6SM SKC
     FM062200 31010KT P6SM FEW110
     FM070200 16008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 061153Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T00331017 10078 20033 53006
METAR KMTJ 061053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T00441017
METAR KMTJ 060953Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T00611022

METAR KGUC 061156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP185
        T10281050 10033 21028 53006 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 061056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP177
        T10171044 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 060956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T10171044 FZRANO $

METAR K7BM 061155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC010 03/01 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 061135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC010 03/01 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 061115Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC008 03/01 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 061155Z AUTO 10004KT OVC024 06/03 A3019 RMK AO2 T00550025
        10086 20029 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 061135Z AUTO 00000KT BKN021 OVC026 06/03 A3018 RMK AO2 T00550025
        PWINO
METAR KAEJ 061115Z AUTO 00000KT OVC019 05/03 A3018 RMK AO2 T00490025
        PWINO

METAR KANK 061155Z AUTO 23007KT 9SM OVC026 04/01 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG
       024V029 T00360010 10092 20034 53005 $
METAR KANK 061135Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM BKN026 04/01 A3016 RMK AO2 CIG
        024V029 T00420012 $
METAR KANK 061115Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM SCT025 04/01 A3015 RMK AO2 T00350011
        $

METAR KMYP 061155Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 061135Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 061115Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 061155Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 T00451043
        10089 20039
METAR KAIB 061135Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 T00411045
METAR KAIB 061115Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 T00431049

KTEX 061120Z 0612/0712 13003KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 24008G18KT P6SM FEW090 FEW150
     FM070300 15003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 061155Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 061135Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 061115Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3019 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 061155Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K04V 061135Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K04V 061115Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO


KDRO 061120Z 0612/0712 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM062000 24007KT P6SM FEW110
     FM070300 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP151
        T00111028 10061 20000 53003 $
METAR KDRO 061053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T00221022 $
METAR KDRO 060953Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T00331022 $

METAR KPSO 061155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M00/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 10037
        21011 70000
METAR KPSO 061135Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 061115Z AUTO 26002KT 10SM CLR M00/M05 A3015 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 061155Z AUTO 22013G20KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 061135Z AUTO 22015G21KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 061115Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3033 RMK AO2

KALS 061120Z 0612/0712 21006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM061900 19012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM062200 22014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM070400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
METAR KALS 061152Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155
        7//// T10281050 10067 21028 53007 $
METAR KALS 061052Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T10111039 $
METAR KALS 060952Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T00221039 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/06/2025
Vail    - 07:07:05 MDT / 18:39:44 MDT
Durango - 07:11:48 MDT / 18:47:06 MDT
Alamosa - 07:03:55 MDT / 18:39:01 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/06/25 11:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...297/024
                  13000 FT MSL...302/027
                  12600 FT MSL...304/028
                  12000 FT MSL...308/026
                  11800 FT MSL...310/029
                  11000 FT MSL...313/023
                  11000 FT MSL...312/026
                  10400 FT MSL...322/015
                  10200 FT MSL...329/020
                  10100 FT MSL...331/009

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1114 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 512 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
Some mid level clouds continue to track over the area this
morning, mainly north of I-70. These clouds will gradually
dissipate over the next 4-6 hours, and will linger longest at
KHDN. Winds will be generally light and terrain driven, although
afternoon gusts to 20 knots are possible. For KVEL and KHDN,
light northwesterly winds will persist through the day, becoming
light and terrain driven after 00z this evening. VFR conditions
will prevail.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 061120Z 0612/0712 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP102
        T01331006 10167 20128 53004
METAR KPGA 061053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T01391006
METAR KPGA 060953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP096
        T01330000

METAR KRQE 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T00001072 10044 21006 53001 $
METAR KRQE 061053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP116
        T00061072 $
METAR KRQE 060953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T00111072 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 10/06/25 11:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...342/031
                  10000 FT MSL...298/020
                  10000 FT MSL...300/019
                   9200 FT MSL...308/018
                   9000 FT MSL...310/017
                   8600 FT MSL...316/015
                   8000 FT MSL...318/013
                   7900 FT MSL...327/011
                   7500 FT MSL...322/011
                   7500 FT MSL...003/013

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1052 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION...Monday 06/12Z through Tuesday 07/12Z...VFR conditions
with daytime S/SW winds 5-10 kts, becoming VRB overnight.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 07/12Z through Thursday 09/12Z...VFR conditions.
Daytime winds S/SW 5-10 kts on Tuesday, increasing to 10-15 kts on
Wednesday. Overnight winds VRB <5 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 061120Z 0612/0718 15006KT P6SM FEW090
     FM061700 32006KT P6SM SKC
     FM070300 15004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 061154Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00670044
        10094 20056 53005 $
METAR KSLC 061054Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP176 T00610050
        $
METAR KSLC 060954Z 20003KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP173 T00720056
       $

KVEL 061120Z 0612/0712 30004KT P6SM BKN090
     FM061500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
     FM061900 12004KT P6SM FEW070
     FM070300 35006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 061153Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM FEW085 05/00 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T00500000 10094 20033 53007
METAR KVEL 061053Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM BKN090 06/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP159
        T00560000
METAR KVEL 060953Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T00501006

METAR KPUC 061153Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM SCT080 05/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T00501017 10106 20050 53004
METAR KPUC 061053Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T00721011
METAR KPUC 060953Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP150
        T00561017

KCNY 061120Z 0612/0712 VRB04KT P6SM OVC110
     FM061500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM062000 29006KT P6SM FEW110
     FM070400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 061153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 A2999 RMK AO2 SLPNO 52009
        $
METAR KCNY 061053Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC110 A2998 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KCNY 060953Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR A2997 RMK AO2 SLPNO $


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 10/06/25 11:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...352/003
                  20000 FT MSL...343/002
                  19000 FT MSL...030/002
                  18000 FT MSL...021/003
                  17700 FT MSL...018/003
                  17000 FT MSL...355/003
                  15500 FT MSL...023/003
                  15000 FT MSL...346/003
                  13600 FT MSL...065/009
                  12100 FT MSL...307/022
                  12000 FT MSL...306/022
                  11000 FT MSL...321/022
                  10900 FT MSL...309/026
                  10000 FT MSL...315/022
                   9800 FT MSL...309/023
                   9000 FT MSL...312/022
                   9000 FT MSL...313/022
                   8200 FT MSL...319/023
                   8000 FT MSL...311/024
                   7500 FT MSL...326/022
                   7000 FT MSL...338/022
                   6800 FT MSL...337/020
                   6600 FT MSL...003/008

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0855 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Light southeast winds will transition to
northwest around 17Z. Clear or mostly clear conditions will last
through the TAF period.
.Rest of Utah and Southwest Wyoming...Light and variable winds will
transition to north or northwest from 15Z-00Z with clear or mostly
clear conditions throughout.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 061120Z 0612/0712 34005KT P6SM FEW060
     FM061500 04006KT P6SM FEW060
     FM061900 33006KT P6SM SKC
     FM070500 17005KT P6SM SKC=
SPECI KEVW 061159Z AUTO 9SM FEW001 00/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 T00001006 $
METAR KEVW 061153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP185 T00001006
        10028 20000 53003 $
SPECI KEVW 061107Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM FEW002 01/M01 A3015 RMK AO2
       T00061006 $

KRKS 061122Z 0612/0712 06005KT P6SM VCFG BKN004 BKN010
     FM061500 02008KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100
     FM070000 02005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 061154Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM OVC006 03/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP198
        70013 T00280022 10044 20028 53008
SPECI KRKS 061143Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC006 03/02 A3017 RMK AO2 CIG
       004V008 T00280022
SPECI KRKS 061122Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM OVC004 03/02 A3016 RMK AO2
       T00280022

KRWL 061120Z 0612/0712 02005KT P6SM VCFG SCT009 OVC010
     FM061600 34005KT P6SM OVC020
     FM061900 31008KT P6SM FEW040
     FM070100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED

KLAR 061144Z 0612/0712 15011KT P6SM VCSH SCT006 BKN030
      TEMPO 0614/0616 5SM BR OVC006
     FM061600 16006KT P6SM SCT010 BKN040
     FM061900 08005KT P6SM SCT010 OVC035
     FM070000 14008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060
SPECI KLAR 061203Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM BKN006 BKN050 OVC070 02/01 A3014
       RMK AO2 T00220011 $
METAR KLAR 061153Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM SCT006 BKN070 02/01 A3014 RMK
        AO2 SLP180 60000 70009 T00220011 10028 20017 51005 $
SPECI KLAR 061151Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM SCT006 BKN075 02/01 A3014 RMK AO2
       $

KCYS 061144Z 0612/0712 16008KT 6SM BR OVC003
      TEMPO 0612/0613 2SM BR
     FM061500 17010KT P6SM OVC007
     FM062000 16008KT P6SM SCT010 BKN015
     FM070200 16006KT P6SM BKN040
METAR KCYS 061153Z AUTO 15012KT 2 1/2SM -RA BR OVC002 04/04 A3016 RMK
        AO2 RAB34E44B48 SLP199 P0000 60012 70024 T00390039 10044
        20033 53003 $
SPECI KCYS 061146Z AUTO 17008KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC003 04/04 A3017 RMK AO2
       RAB34E44 P0000 T00390039 $
SPECI KCYS 061138Z AUTO 16009KT 1 3/4SM -RA BR OVC003 04/04 A3016 RMK
       AO2 RAB34 P0000 T00390039 $

Riverton (KRIW) 10/06/25 11:48 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...360/002
                  28000 FT MSL...199/001
                  26000 FT MSL...202/001
                  24000 FT MSL...187/001
                  22000 FT MSL...229/001
                  20000 FT MSL...222/002
                  18000 FT MSL...001/005
                  17000 FT MSL...119/001
                  16000 FT MSL...335/044
                  15000 FT MSL...332/038
                  14000 FT MSL...339/025
                  13600 FT MSL...314/027
                  13000 FT MSL...325/029
                  12000 FT MSL...321/032
                  11300 FT MSL...331/031
                  11000 FT MSL...330/029
                  10000 FT MSL...338/031
                  10000 FT MSL...337/031
                   9000 FT MSL...344/029
                   8900 FT MSL...346/028
                   8200 FT MSL...350/028
                   8000 FT MSL...355/027
                   7300 FT MSL...350/027
                   7000 FT MSL...348/027
                   6700 FT MSL...351/028
                   6200 FT MSL...353/027
                   6000 FT MSL...353/026
                   6000 FT MSL...353/028

Cheyenne (KCYS) 10/06/25 11:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...230/039
                  17000 FT MSL...252/029
                  16000 FT MSL...235/033
                  15000 FT MSL...254/031
                  14100 FT MSL...246/028
                  14000 FT MSL...244/029
                  13000 FT MSL...247/022
                  12500 FT MSL...244/020
                  12000 FT MSL...234/023
                  11000 FT MSL...240/019
                  10600 FT MSL...225/018
                  10000 FT MSL...207/018
                   9000 FT MSL...183/016
                   9000 FT MSL...188/016
                   8000 FT MSL...171/015
                   7300 FT MSL...159/015
                   7100 FT MSL...164/015
                   7000 FT MSL...152/015
                   6500 FT MSL...157/014

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1040 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 439 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
MVFR to IFR conditions across most terminals to start the TAF
period. Low ceilings have developed across nearly all terminals west
of the Divide with OVC003-010. KBPI is the one exception to this as
it is on the outskirts of the cloud deck and will likely remain VFR.
Terminals east of the Divide have seen precipitation end with the
exception being KRIW and KLND were some isolated showers have
developed nearby this morning. These showers should dissipate
shortly after the start of the period. All terminals will likely
remain MVFR to IFR for the next 3 to 6 hours after the start of the
period. This is due to low ceilings persisting across the region
with occasional visibility drops as well. Conditions should
begin to improve by around 15Z with ceilings gradually raising
and breaking apart through the afternoon and evening. Most
terminals should begin to see SKC conditions by 00z Tuesday.
Winds remain light across all terminals through the TAF period.
Another round of fog/low ceilings may be possible for Tuesday
morning but confidence remains low at this time. KJAC and KPNA
have VCFG starting around 09Z Tuesday to indicate this
possibility. Mountain tops may be obscured for much of Monday
morning with decreasing obscuration throughout the afternoon.
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 1117 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 512 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
IFR conditions ongoing across KLAR and KCYS, with KRWL likely
seeing some lower clouds this morning that may briefly drop to
IFR conditions. MVFR conditions are ongoing across western
Nebraska as most ceilings remain around 1500 and 3000ft AGL this
morning as showers move across the terminals. Nebraska is not
expected to clear out the clouds until after 00Z, with KSNY
hanging on to the clouds through most of the 12Z TAF period.
Ceilings will slowly improve towards VFR conditions between 20
and 00Z from north to south. KCYS will remain socked in with
IFR conditions through 20Z, while KLAR and KRWL will see
ceilings improving to MVFR conditions by early afternoon. KCYS
will begin to see MVFR ceilings around 20Z. Finally, some light
fog may develop around KLAR from 12 to 13Z, but confidence is
low at this time.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 061155Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT011 BKN032 OVC044 06/05 A3019
       RMK AO2 T00580051 10070 20056
METAR KIBM 061135Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM SCT011 BKN032 OVC048 06/05 A3019
       RMK AO2 T00580053
METAR KIBM 061115Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM OVC048 06/05 A3019 RMK AO2
       T00580053

KSNY 061120Z 0612/0712 08009KT P6SM VCSH FEW010 OVC015
     FM061800 11006KT P6SM OVC020
     FM070000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040
METAR KSNY 061153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM OVC010 06/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T00610044 10078 20061 51003
METAR KSNY 061053Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM BKN014 OVC030 06/04 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP208 T00610039
SPECI KSNY 061020Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM FEW015 OVC028 07/04 A3018 RMK AO2
       T00670039

METAR KOGA 061155Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM OVC070 08/06 A3019 RMK AO2 60004
       70004 T00760063 10088 20076
METAR KOGA 061135Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM OVC070 08/06 A3021 RMK AO2
       T00770063
METAR KOGA 061115Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC080 08/07 A3020 RMK AO2
       T00770065

METAR KIML 061153Z AUTO 10SM OVC060 08/07 A3018 RMK AO2 RAE10 SLP219
       P0001 60021 70021 T00780067 10078 20067 53004
SPECI KIML 061104Z AUTO 10SM -RA FEW008 OVC060 08/07 A3018 RMK AO2 P0001
       T00780072
METAR KIML 061053Z AUTO 10SM -RA OVC060 08/07 A3017 RMK AO2 RAB07E31B51
       SLP213 P0000 T00780072

KMCK 061120Z 0612/0712 03010KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
     FM061300 04011G19KT P6SM OVC019
     FM061800 03010KT P6SM BKN025
     FM070200 05005KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KMCK 061153Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM OVC039 09/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP207
       60046 70046 T00890078 10111 20089 53003
METAR KMCK 061053Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM OVC042 09/08 A3014 RMK AO2 RAE06
       SLP200 P0001 T00890078
METAR KMCK 060953Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM -RA BKN034 BKN060 OVC075 09/08
       A3013 RMK AO2 SLP194 P0006 T00940078

North Platte (KLNX) 10/06/25 12:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...241/046
                  19000 FT MSL...251/042
                  18000 FT MSL...246/055
                  17000 FT MSL...244/048
                  16900 FT MSL...245/048
                  16000 FT MSL...254/047
                  15000 FT MSL...249/050
                  14200 FT MSL...250/050
                  14000 FT MSL...253/043
                  13000 FT MSL...243/033
                  12000 FT MSL...251/031
                  11000 FT MSL...240/023
                   7000 FT MSL...031/024
                   6300 FT MSL...011/033
                   6000 FT MSL...031/029
                   5500 FT MSL...011/033
                   5000 FT MSL...019/030
                   4700 FT MSL...018/029
                   4100 FT MSL...016/029
                   4000 FT MSL...028/022
                   3600 FT MSL...013/022
                   3400 FT MSL...010/020

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1152 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 649 AM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025
Isolated to scattered showers continue to track north and east
across central Nebraska. Activity should continue to wane over
the next 2 to 4 hours, with both terminals likely seeing an end
to the threat of rain in that time.
Thereafter, expect lingering low and mid level clouds. This
could potentially extend aviation impacts with MVFR conditions
possibly continuing through much of the daytime today. Tonight,
winds will again become weak as surface high pressure settles
into the area. This may introduce some fog concerns to the area,
however, have kept mention out for now and will advise later
shifts to monitor trends.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 061120Z 0612/0712 04011KT P6SM OVC008
     FM061800 03011KT P6SM OVC010
     FM070900 VRB04KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KGLD 061153Z AUTO 05010KT 7SM OVC007 07/07 A3013 RMK AO2 CIG
       004V009 SLP186 60002 70002 T00720067 10100 20072 51005
METAR KGLD 061053Z AUTO 04013KT 6SM BR OVC006 08/07 A3012 RMK AO2 RAE31
       CIG 004V011 SLP179 P0001 T00780072
METAR KGLD 060953Z AUTO 03011KT 3SM -RA BR OVC006 08/07 A3012 RMK AO2
       SLP180 P0001 T00780072

KGCK 061126Z 0611/0712 01016KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC006
     FM062100 02013KT P6SM BKN010
METAR KGCK 061154Z AUTO 01017KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC006 11/11 A3003 RMK AO2
       SLP151 70037 T01110111 10133 20111 51014
SPECI KGCK 061141Z AUTO 01019G25KT 2SM BR OVC005 11/11 A3003 RMK AO2
       T01110111
METAR KGCK 061054Z AUTO 01016KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC006 11/11 A3003 RMK AO2
       SLP146 T01110111

METAR KLBL 061156Z AUTO 35015KT 5SM BR OVC003 12/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP143
       6//// 7//// T01220122 10200 20122 53018 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 061128Z AUTO 34014KT 3SM BR OVC003 13/12 A3001 RMK AO2 PNO
       $
METAR KLBL 061056Z AUTO 34015G19KT 2SM BR OVC003 14/14 A3000 RMK AO2
       SLP133 T01390139 PNO $

METAR KEHA 061155Z AUTO 36017G21KT 10SM OVC011 11/08 A3010 RMK AO2
       T01090082 10152 20108
METAR KEHA 061135Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM OVC015 11/08 A3010 RMK AO2
       T01110080
METAR KEHA 061115Z AUTO 36016G21KT 10SM OVC015 11/08 A3009 RMK AO2
       T01130081

Goodland (KGLD) 10/06/25 12:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...253/018
                   9000 FT MSL...281/013
                   7000 FT MSL...074/013
                   7000 FT MSL...065/012
                   6200 FT MSL...063/018
                   6000 FT MSL...056/018
                   5400 FT MSL...044/021
                   5000 FT MSL...034/023
                   4700 FT MSL...026/025
                   4300 FT MSL...027/025
                   4000 FT MSL...021/027
                   4000 FT MSL...027/025

Dodge City (KDDC) 10/06/25 12:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13900 FT MSL...233/040
                  12000 FT MSL...224/023
                  11700 FT MSL...248/024
                  11000 FT MSL...225/026
                   9800 FT MSL...261/018
                   9000 FT MSL...258/031
                   8300 FT MSL...253/033
                   8000 FT MSL...256/034
                   7000 FT MSL...263/027
                   6900 FT MSL...263/027
                   6000 FT MSL...264/016
                   5900 FT MSL...262/014
                   5100 FT MSL...270/007
                   5000 FT MSL...271/006
                   4300 FT MSL...353/008
                   4000 FT MSL...354/015
                   3700 FT MSL...006/016
                   3200 FT MSL...003/018
                   3000 FT MSL...351/018
                   3000 FT MSL...351/018

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0746 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MDT Sun Oct 5 2025
GLD: ~10-17 knot NE winds will prevail throughout the TAF
period. VFR conditions this evening will deteriorate to MVFR
(overnight) and IFR (early Monday morning) as stratus develops
over the region. Elevated showers (perhaps a storm) are possible
over portions of northeast CO and northwest KS between midnight
and sunrise (~06-12Z Mon).. mainly north of the Goodland
terminal (near the CO-KS-NE border). While some improvement (to
MVFR) is expected late this morning into this afternoon, low
overcast will likely persist through the remainder of the TAF
period.
MCK: 8-15 knot NNE-NE winds will prevail throughout the TAF
period. VFR conditions this evening will deteriorate to MVFR
overnight as stratus develops over the region. IFR conditions
are possible a few hours on either side of sunrise.. when
elevated showers (perhaps a storm) may develop over northwest KS
and southwest NE. While some improvement is possible during the
afternoon.. MVFR ceilings are expected to prevail through the
remainder of the TAF period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1000 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 500 AM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025
Overall poor flight conditions through much of the TAF pd. Considerable
moisture behind a front along with upslope NE flow will set the stage
for reduced cigs through much of today. MVFR to IFR/LIFR conditions
expected today. Winds will be N to NE 5-15 kt today. A weather disturbance
moving across the region could bring SHRA/isolated TSRA through the
overnight hours tonight.


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

KGUY 061120Z 0612/0712 34017G27KT P6SM OVC010
     FM062100 01010KT P6SM SCT023
     FM070200 03009KT P6SM BKN025
     FM070300 03009KT P6SM BKN014
     FM070500 03008KT P6SM BKN009
      TEMPO 0706/0710 6SM SHRA BR=
METAR KGUY 061153Z AUTO 35014G28KT 10SM OVC012 13/09 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 36028/1142 SLP129 60000 T01280094 10211 20122 51026
METAR KGUY 061053Z AUTO 36018G28KT 10SM OVC010 12/10 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 35030/0956 SLP119 T01220100
SPECI KGUY 061030Z AUTO 34017G25KT 10SM OVC010 13/10 A2999 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 35030/0956 T01280100

KDHT 061120Z 0612/0712 36016G26KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 02012KT P6SM SCT030
     FM070100 06010KT P6SM BKN027
      TEMPO 0703/0707 6SM SHRA BR
     FM070900 04010KT P6SM BKN015
METAR KDHT 061153Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP136
        60010 70010 T01060072 10189 20106 51017
METAR KDHT 061053Z AUTO 35013G22KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T01110078
METAR KDHT 060953Z AUTO 36016KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01170083

Amarillo (KAMA) 10/06/25 12:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  32200 FT MSL...242/038
                  30000 FT MSL...235/042
                  28000 FT MSL...227/038
                  27800 FT MSL...226/037
                  26000 FT MSL...227/029
                  25000 FT MSL...230/026
                  24300 FT MSL...235/021
                  24000 FT MSL...224/022
                  22000 FT MSL...230/019
                  20900 FT MSL...226/022
                  20000 FT MSL...234/021
                  19000 FT MSL...233/019
                  18000 FT MSL...223/021
                  17500 FT MSL...224/019
                  17000 FT MSL...225/018
                  16000 FT MSL...244/017
                  15000 FT MSL...240/015
                  14800 FT MSL...242/016
                  14000 FT MSL...233/012
                  13000 FT MSL...245/014
                  12600 FT MSL...240/015
                  12000 FT MSL...233/015
                  11000 FT MSL...228/016
                  10700 FT MSL...228/015
                  10000 FT MSL...217/016
                   9200 FT MSL...215/015
                   9000 FT MSL...216/018
                   8000 FT MSL...215/026
                   8000 FT MSL...208/026
                   7000 FT MSL...233/028
                   6900 FT MSL...230/026
                   6100 FT MSL...245/024
                   6000 FT MSL...252/029
                   5000 FT MSL...295/023
                   4300 FT MSL...325/018
                   4000 FT MSL...341/017
                   4000 FT MSL...336/018

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 619 AM CDT Mon Oct 6 2025
MVFR conditions are currently present at KGUY and are expected to
continue through the morning and portion of the afternoon.
Thunderstorms will be possible at KAMA through the next 2 hours,
and again later this afternoon and into the evening. Have included
PROB30s for both at this time, but adjustments to prevailing
thunderstorms will certainly be possible. Otherwise, MVFR to IFR
ceilings are expected at all terminals tonight.


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

KFMN 061123Z 0612/0712 08006KT P6SM SKC
     FM061900 24009KT P6SM SKC
     FM070100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 061153Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T00561022 10100 20044 52004
METAR KFMN 061053Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T00561028
METAR KFMN 060953Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T00611022


KLVS 061123Z 0612/0712 02009KT P6SM SKC
     FM061700 12011KT P6SM SKC
     FM061800 17012G20KT P6SM FEW070 FEW120
     FM070300 13011KT P6SM BKN012
     FM070600 13009KT 6SM BR OVC009
METAR KLVS 061153Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T00610017 10106 20044 51006 $
METAR KLVS 061053Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121
        T00440017 $
METAR KLVS 060953Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T00670033 $

METAR KRTN 061153Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T00560039 10106 20050 51007
METAR KRTN 061053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T00560039
METAR KRTN 060953Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP120
        T00720044

METAR KCAO 061155Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T00780061 10122 20078 53014 $
METAR KCAO 061055Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T00890061 $
METAR KCAO 060955Z AUTO 36016KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP125
        T01000061 $

Albuquerque (KABX) 10/06/25 11:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...030/003
                  15000 FT MSL...269/022
                  12000 FT MSL...308/006
                  11000 FT MSL...320/020
                  10300 FT MSL...300/013
                  10000 FT MSL...352/020
                   9200 FT MSL...331/019
                   9000 FT MSL...341/020
                   8400 FT MSL...358/019
                   8000 FT MSL...005/020
                   7700 FT MSL...006/020
                   7000 FT MSL...028/021
                   7000 FT MSL...007/020
                   6500 FT MSL...024/019
                   6300 FT MSL...026/017

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1123 UTC Monday, October  6, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 506 AM MDT Mon Oct 6 2025
VFR prevails most areas this hour, but lower ceilings are creeping
southward across the state line from CO behind a cold front
toward KRTN to KCAO. These low ceilings are not expected to
progress much further into NM this morning. The frontal boundary
will progress southward into east-central NM where shower and
thunderstorm development will be favored later this afternoon b/w
KCVN and just north of KROW. Have maintained PROB30s at KTCC and
KROW in response to this. The frontal boundary and southerly
return flow to reorient itself N-S and push westward thru the gaps
of the central mountain chain this evening. East canyon winds
will result at KSAF and KABQ persisting well into Tuesday morning.
Wind directions will be diverse across the ABQ metro as winds
look to wrap around the northern edge of the Sandia Crest.
Therefore northeasterly winds near KAEG may combat against
easterly winds thru KABQ at times. Meanwhile IFR/MVFR ceilings are
likely to develop over portions of eastern NM, favoring the east
slopes of the Sangre de Cristo`s and have included mention of this
at KLVS and KTCC tonight into Tuesday morning.

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

DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 060600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3507+00 3207-05 2817-16 2822-29 273144 273348 292649
BCE                      2210+00 2528-13 2538-25 254541 255548 264652
LND              3407-03 2508-07 2421-20 2442-30 253845 263448 272949
RKS              3006    2711-05 2428-17 2528-30 253845 254248 263749
GJT              2307+07 2215+00 2430-15 2547-27 256143 256848 256052
FMN              1808+11 2120+04 2425-13 2449-25 246539 247546 247452
ABQ              2125+14 2021+06 2426-09 2540-22 245237 246445 248752
MBW              1628    2419-03 2239-17 2348-30 236146 246049 245349
DEN              1208+01 1833-01 2237-13 2445-26 247341 248048 247252
PUB              1217+03 2224+02 2434-12 2451-25 246939 247947 247852
ALS                      2120+04 2431-13 2452-25 246939 247847 248353
TCC      2035    2225+14 2225+05 2422-09 2433-21 245535 246943 249152
BFF      0512    9900+01 2322-03 2235-15 2247-27 226245 237652 236750
GLD      0527    1527+08 2140+04 2432-11 2346-24 236439 247148 247453
GCK      1622+14 2145+10 2336+04 2430-09 2340-21 244438 245746 257652
GAG      2137+18 2320+13 2413+05 2422-08 2329-21 245435 246542 258352
AMA      1937    2223+12 2416+05 2324-08 2228-21 246334 246942 258652
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DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 061200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3508+00 3508-06 2612-16 2619-29 272142 291846 292248
BCE                      2311+00 2528-13 2539-25 255140 255747 254652
LND              3208-04 2809-07 2817-16 2629-30 272844 282347 282449
RKS              9900    2313-06 2724-16 2630-29 254144 263448 263249
GJT              9900+06 2416-01 2435-15 2546-26 256042 256948 255952
FMN              2705+10 2415+03 2329-12 2448-25 246539 247347 258052
ABQ              2710+12 2321+05 2325-10 2444-21 245238 256944 259151
MBW              1811    2518-04 2534-17 2540-29 255344 255349 245450
DEN              2408+01 2526+00 2442-14 2450-26 246241 246948 247253
PUB              2708+02 2428+04 2332-13 2449-25 246839 247447 247852
ALS                      2218+04 2333-12 2450-25 246839 257547 257952
TCC      2318    2221+12 2118+04 2223-09 2431-21 245636 257743 259252
BFF      1111    2406-01 2717-03 2340-16 2245-28 246044 246549 247352
GLD      0519    2015+05 2634+04 2436-12 2450-25 246739 247548 248354
GCK      1108+09 2433+12 2430+04 2330-10 2342-23 245338 246446 258053
GAG      2433+17 2416+12 2411+04 2125-08 2331-21 245735 246943 258852
AMA      2327    2411+13 2410+04 2220-09 2328-21 246134 257342 258752
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DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 070000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    0407+03 9900-03 3207-16 0123-25 351840 322247 312051
BCE                      9900+02 2627-13 2635-24 273139 272846 263152
LND              9900+01 3110-05 3109-16 0221-27 032740 022248 331951
RKS              9900    2711-04 2714-16 2913-29 022240 341446 311651
GJT              2909+08 2314+01 2431-16 2545-27 255640 264645 265050
FMN              9900+13 2017+05 2535-12 2441-25 246539 257746 258651
ABQ              1819+14 2117+06 2317-11 2442-22 246737 258343 259751
MBW              9900    2616-04 2623-16 2632-29 262641 272146 272650
DEN              2107+01 2507+00 2425-14 2550-26 256441 256547 256451
PUB              1605+02 2320+03 2541-12 2448-25 246739 257747 258752
ALS                      2221+05 2536-12 2444-25 246839 257946 258951
TCC      0916    1820+11 2219+04 2432-10 2445-21 257335 258342 259051
BFF      1506    2907+01 2721-03 2632-16 2549-28 256343 255548 264550
GLD      0508    9900+01 2424+03 2540-12 2452-25 257240 258048 258753
GCK      0317+06 2325+10 2432+03 2531-12 2451-22 256239 257545 269151
GAG      2012+15 2018+10 2418+03 2527-09 2438-21 257135 257943 269052
AMA      1418    1916+11 2411+04 2528-09 2441-21 256934 257942 268952
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