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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1305 MDT Monday, August 18, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181856Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03170111
$
METAR KFNL 181756Z 14007KT 120V180 10SM CLR 30/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03000117 10300 20156 58004 $
METAR KFNL 181656Z 12006KT 9SM CLR 28/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02830106
$
METAR KGXY 181856Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP173
T03280117 $
METAR KGXY 181756Z AUTO 11007KT 7SM CLR 29/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02940128 10300 20139 58006 $
METAR KGXY 181656Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02890106 $
METAR KLMO 181855Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 31/09 A3021 RMK AO2 T03120085
METAR KLMO 181835Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3022 RMK AO2 T02930093
METAR KLMO 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 30/10 A3022 RMK AO2 T03020102
METAR KBDU 181855Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 27/08 A3021 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 181815Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181855Z AUTO 03003KT 9SM SCT170 BKN200 28/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T02840106
METAR KEIK 181835Z AUTO 33004KT 9SM BKN200 BKN220 28/10 A3019 RMK AO2
T02840105
METAR KEIK 181815Z AUTO VRB04KT 8SM SCT220 28/10 A3019 RMK AO2 T02840101
KBJC 181724Z 1818/1918 04007KT P6SM SCT160 SCT200
FM182100 06008KT P6SM BKN110 BKN220 PROB30 1821/1901
VRB20G36KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM190200 14008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM190400 01006KT P6SM SCT220
FM190700 31005KT P6SM SCT250
FM191500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KBJC 181847Z 01003KT 10SM VCSH CLR 30/07 A3024
SPECI KBJC 181800Z 04006KT 10SM VCSH BKN160 29/07 A3025
METAR KBJC 181747Z VRB04KT 10SM VCSH BKN160 29/07 A3025
KDEN 181724Z 1818/1924 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM181900 07008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM182100 10009KT P6SM BKN110 BKN220 PROB30 1821/1901
VRB20G36KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM190200 14011KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM190800 21009KT P6SM SCT220
FM191300 24012KT P6SM SCT220
FM191500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
FM191800 11008KT P6SM SCT220 PROB30 1921/1924 VRB20G35KT
-TSRA
BKN090CB
METAR KDEN 181853Z 10008KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 SCT150 31/09 A3020 RMK
AO2 SLP136 T03060089 $
METAR KDEN 181753Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 29/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02890083 10294 20172 58007 $
METAR KDEN 181653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 FEW150 27/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02720089 $
KBKF 181700Z 1817/1923 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 FEW150 SCT230
QNH3026INS
BECMG 1822/1823 VRB05KT 9000 -SHRA SCT130 SCT230 QNH3018INS
TEMPO 1900/1902 18010G25KT SCT100 BKN180
BECMG 1907/1908 VRB05KT 9999 NSW FEW110 BKN160 QNH3027INS
TX33/1822Z TN17/1912Z
METAR KBKF 181858Z 03006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 SCT220 32/08 A3020 RMK
AO2A LTG DSNT S SLP128 T03200076
METAR KBKF 181758Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 30/08 A3022 RMK AO2A
LTG DSNT W SLP139 T02960075 10296 20160 58006
METAR KBKF 181658Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 28/08 A3024 RMK
AO2A SLP150 T02770080
KAPA 181724Z 1818/1918 05006KT P6SM FEW090 FEW140
FM182000 11011KT P6SM BKN110 BKN220
TEMPO 1821/1901 VRB20G36KT -TSRA SCT100CB
FM190200 14011KT P6SM SCT130
FM190500 18009KT P6SM SCT220
FM191100 21009KT P6SM SCT220
FM191500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KAPA 181853Z COR VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT200 29/09 A3023
RMK AO2 SLP152 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SE-S CB DSNT SE-S MOV NE
VIRGA VC W-NW T02940089
METAR KAPA 181853Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT200 29/09 A3023 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S SLP152 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SE-S CB DSNT
SE-S MOV NE VIRGA VC W-NW T02940089
METAR KAPA 181753Z 04003KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW220 27/08 A3025 RMK
AO2 SLP165 SHRA DSNT NW T02720083 10272 20144 58007
METAR KMNH 181855Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN110 26/07 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE THRU W
METAR KMNH 181835Z AUTO 14011G17KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KMNH 181815Z AUTO 07007G15KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181855Z AUTO VRB06G14KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181835Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181815Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181850Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM SCT120 27/15 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181830Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT120 27/16 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181810Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT033 SCT043 SCT070 27/15 A3013
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E
METAR KAKO 181853Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03170122 $
METAR KAKO 181753Z AUTO 08013KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03000122 10306 20161 50004 $
METAR KAKO 181653Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3019 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1627 LTG DSNT N SLP151 T03060139 $
METAR KLIC 181855Z AUTO BKN095 33/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP135 T03280094
PWINO $
METAR KLIC 181755Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03000100 10322 20150 58002
METAR KLIC 181655Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03060111
METAR KHEQ 181855Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE AND E
METAR KHEQ 181835Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM VCTS CLR 32/15 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW THRU E
METAR KHEQ 181815Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM TS CLR 30/15 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT ALQDS
METAR K2V6 181854Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181834Z AUTO 08011G15KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE
METAR K2V6 181814Z AUTO 06012KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR K2V5 181855Z AUTO 06009G15KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181835Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR K2V5 181815Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N
METAR KITR 181853Z AUTO 08012G21KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03330167
METAR KITR 181753Z AUTO 06012G19KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03220161 10322 20167 58000
METAR KITR 181653Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02940161
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Fort Collins - 06:14:27 MDT / 19:53:36 MDT
Denver - 06:15:24 MDT / 19:51:48 MDT
Sterling - 06:06:53 MDT / 19:46:21 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/18/25 19:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...237/023
28000 FT MSL...233/016
27000 FT MSL...215/020
26000 FT MSL...259/034
25000 FT MSL...245/022
24000 FT MSL...246/026
22000 FT MSL...248/018
20000 FT MSL...234/022
19000 FT MSL...231/021
18000 FT MSL...231/019
17000 FT MSL...235/017
16000 FT MSL...243/024
15000 FT MSL...232/015
14000 FT MSL...243/011
13000 FT MSL...196/009
12600 FT MSL...170/011
12000 FT MSL...147/012
11100 FT MSL...144/013
11000 FT MSL...153/012
10000 FT MSL...144/015
10000 FT MSL...134/011
9000 FT MSL...115/010
8900 FT MSL...105/011
8100 FT MSL...112/008
8000 FT MSL...105/008
7300 FT MSL...097/007
7000 FT MSL...098/006
6600 FT MSL...095/008
6000 FT MSL...087/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1736 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 1110 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Current light and variable winds should start to settle into a
more northeast/easterly component by 18/19Z. The main concern for
today remains the potential for gusty outflows/microbursts across
all of the Denver TAF sites from scattered afternoon showers and
thunderstorms across the area. ACARS soundings already show
around 1200 J/kg of DCAPE in place that would support strong gust
potential. While gusts between 35-40kts are what we are expecting
with showers and storms today, there is a low chance that slightly
higher gusts occur (~10% chance up to 50kts). If a stronger storm
occurs directly over the TAF sites, hi-res guidance suggests that
worst-case, VIS could drop as low as 2SM under the strongest
storms today.
Lingering storms over the Palmer Divide are expected to delay the
onset of drainage winds by a few hours, keeping southeasterly
winds in place at KDEN/KAPA through around 5-8Z. KBJC should see
more of a northerly turn before drainage kicks in late tonight.
Light and variable winds are expected for Tuesday morning before
making their diurnal turn to the east by the early afternoon.
Thunderstorms with gusty outflows will be a concern, once again,
for the afternoon hours, and a PROB30 has been introduced to
account for this hazard to end the TAF period.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 181855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 21/M04 A3071 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K4BM 181835Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3071 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N
METAR K4BM 181815Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 181855Z 19009KT 10SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120 29/03 A3026 RMK
AO2A TS 9SW MOV NE SHRAB05E14 SLP146 P0000 T02920032
SPECI KAFF 181839Z 21012KT 10SM VCTS FEW080CB BKN120 BKN140 29/03 A3027
RMK AO2A TS 9SW MOV NE SLP149
SPECI KAFF 181814Z 15013G15KT 10SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN120 BKN190 BKN210
29/01 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP146
KCOS 181742Z 1818/1918 14008KT P6SM SCT100
FM182000 15013KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
TEMPO 1821/1824 VRB20G35KT -TSRA OVC080CB
FM190100 04012KT P6SM BKN120
FM190600 02006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM191500 16007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCOS 181854Z 11009KT 10SM SCT110 SCT200 30/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP143
CB DSNT W-N MOV NE T03000072 $
METAR KCOS 181754Z 10012KT 10SM SCT110 SCT200 30/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP145
CB DSNT W-N MOV NE T03000072 10300 20156 $
METAR KCOS 181654Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT110 SCT200 29/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02890072 $
METAR KFLY 181855Z AUTO 14010G15KT 10SM 30/07 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N T02960067
METAR KFLY 181835Z AUTO 13011G15KT 090V150 10SM 31/07 A3033 RMK AO2
T03130072
METAR KFLY 181815Z AUTO 11010G15KT 090V150 10SM 31/07 A3034 RMK AO2
T03050065
KFCS 181650Z 1816/1918 15012G18KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 1817/1818 15012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN120CB QNH3024INS
TEMPO 1818/1821 02015G25KT -TSRA BKN100CB
BECMG 1820/1821 15012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN120CB QNH3024INS
TEMPO 1820/1901 11025G35KT 9000 -TSRA BKN100CB 520009
BECMG 1901/1902 09012G18KT 9999 NSW BKN080 QNH3020INS
BECMG 1907/1908 35005KT 9999 SCT160 QNH3026INS
BECMG 1917/1918 16012G18KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3031INS TX31/1821Z
TN17/1912Z
SPECI KFCS 181845Z 12009G15KT 10SM VCTS CLR 31/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152
$
METAR KFCS 181755Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03030086 10307 20167 50000 $
METAR KFCS 181655Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT150 30/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02990083 $
KPUB 181742Z 1818/1918 12012KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1821/1824
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190100 07010KT P6SM BKN100
FM190500 05006KT P6SM SCT150
FM190800 30004KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPUB 181853Z 14016G23KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP122 T03440089
METAR KPUB 181753Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP129 T03280094
10333 20161 58004
METAR KPUB 181653Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134 T03170094
METAR KTAD 181854Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03220067
METAR KTAD 181754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP138
T03220072 10328 20172 58002
METAR KTAD 181654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP144
T03060083
METAR KLAA 181853Z AUTO 08008G19KT 10SM CLR 37/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03670139
METAR KLAA 181753Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03440156 10350 20161 58003
METAR KLAA 181653Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03220156
METAR KSPD 181856Z AUTO 15013G19KT 34/12 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP116 T03440122
METAR KSPD 181756Z AUTO 18009KT 36/13 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP119 T03560128
10356 20194 58002
METAR KSPD 181656Z AUTO VRB05KT 34/14 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP125 T03390139
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Burlington - 06:05:20 MDT / 19:40:21 MDT
Pueblo - 06:16:24 MDT / 19:48:05 MDT
Lamar - 06:08:40 MDT / 19:39:47 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/18/25 18:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...223/021
29000 FT MSL...242/022
27000 FT MSL...238/016
25000 FT MSL...234/014
24000 FT MSL...256/016
22000 FT MSL...261/005
21000 FT MSL...280/008
16600 FT MSL...294/005
16000 FT MSL...298/005
13000 FT MSL...095/006
12300 FT MSL...094/010
12000 FT MSL...099/010
11000 FT MSL...109/013
10800 FT MSL...107/012
10000 FT MSL...106/014
9700 FT MSL...110/013
9000 FT MSL...108/013
8600 FT MSL...107/014
8000 FT MSL...107/013
7700 FT MSL...112/013
7000 FT MSL...115/014
7000 FT MSL...116/013
6300 FT MSL...115/013
6000 FT MSL...119/016
5900 FT MSL...119/015
5700 FT MSL...119/015
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1758 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1152 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Generally VFR conditions and dry weather this forecast period,
especially for ALS and PUB. For COS, there is a small window of
shower and thunderstorm development likely this afternoon into
the early evening time frame. Given higher confidence of
occurrence, have maintained the current tempo group in place.
Once current shower and thunderstorm pushes off of the mountains
over the next couple of hours, could see the need to go
prevailing, but the current tempo may suffice. Conditions then
dry this evening, with precipitation not anticipated for the
remainder of the period. Winds will be light and diurnally
driven, outside of any stronger outflow winds later this
afternoon.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 181853Z AUTO VRB05G16KT 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP170
T03001022
METAR KCAG 181753Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02721006 10272 20067 58008
METAR KCAG 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02330006
METAR KHDN 181856Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 29/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02891011 $
METAR KHDN 181756Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM CLR 27/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02721006 10272 20106 58007 $
METAR KHDN 181656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02560000 $
METAR KSBS 181855Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3030 RMK AO1 T02821012
METAR KSBS 181835Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3031 RMK AO1 T02861010
METAR KSBS 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3032 RMK AO1 T02821014
METAR KC07 181855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 20/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 21/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181815Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT080 21/00 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 181853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP153 T03001022
METAR KEEO 181753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02891017 10289 20067 58008
METAR KEEO 181653Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02440028
METAR K20V 181855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR CLR A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181835Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR CLR A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181815Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR CLR A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 181855Z AUTO 29014G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3045 RMK AO2 T02731020
METAR KGNB 181835Z AUTO 30019G23KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3045 RMK AO2 T02691027
METAR KGNB 181815Z AUTO 29012G18KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3047 RMK AO2 T02571012
METAR K0CO 181855Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM SCT065 BKN080 BKN090 12/M01 A3079
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181835Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 BKN120 13/M01 A3078
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181815Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 BKN085 13/M01 A3079
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 BKN090 OVC110 12/04 A3066
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181833Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN075 OVC120 13/02 A3066 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 181811Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 12/02 A3066 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E
KGJT 181720Z 1818/1918 10008KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 28006KT P6SM FEW150
FM190000 30008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 181853Z 28011G18KT 9SM CLR 33/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132 T03281011
SPECI KGJT 181836Z 27010KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3016 RMK AO2 T03170006
METAR KGJT 181753Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP143 T03060011
10306 20167 58008
KRIL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 27007KT P6SM FEW150
FM190300 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02830006 10289 20111 58015
METAR KRIL 181653Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02560017
METAR K5SM 181854Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 SCT100 18/M03 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181834Z AUTO 10SM OVC075 17/M03 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181814Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 BKN090 17/M03 A3068 RMK AO2
KEGE 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 26007KT P6SM FEW150
FM190300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 181856Z 29013G16KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP162 T03000006
$
METAR KEGE 181756Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02720006
10272 20083 58020 $
METAR KEGE 181656Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP195 T02220006
$
KASE 181720Z 1818/1918 20004KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 32008G16KT P6SM FEW090
FM190200 18005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 181853Z 05007G15KT 10SM FEW110 28/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02831017
METAR KASE 181753Z 33009G15KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02721017 10272 20078 58008
METAR KASE 181653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP161 T02501011
METAR KCCU 181855Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM SCT090 18/M04 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181835Z AUTO 21005G15KT 150V240 10SM BKN090 18/M03 A3076
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 18/M04 A3076 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 181853Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN100 21/M03 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02061028
METAR KLXV 181753Z AUTO 10SM BKN090 21/M03 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02111028
10228 20028
METAR KLXV 181653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM FEW090 20/M03 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02001028
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Rangely - 06:30:05 MDT / 20:07:40 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:30:49 MDT / 20:05:07 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:21:36 MDT / 20:00:29 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/18/25 18:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...240/016
15000 FT MSL...205/019
14000 FT MSL...211/014
12000 FT MSL...179/009
11700 FT MSL...279/006
11000 FT MSL...225/004
11000 FT MSL...192/003
10400 FT MSL...236/003
10200 FT MSL...303/002
10100 FT MSL...159/002
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1714 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1113 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds are expected
through the taf period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 181855Z AUTO 14005KT 7SM CLR 36/03 A3018 RMK AO2 T03560025
METAR KAJZ 181835Z AUTO 14003KT 5SM HZ CLR 35/02 A3019 RMK AO2 T03460022
METAR KAJZ 181815Z AUTO 10004KT 5SM HZ CLR 34/02 A3020 RMK AO2 T03350015
KMTJ 181720Z 1818/1918 14003KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 34007KT P6SM FEW130
FM190300 17007KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KMTJ 181853Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03060028
METAR KMTJ 181753Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02780028 10283 20133 58009
METAR KMTJ 181653Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02560039
METAR KGUC 181856Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02780011 $
METAR KGUC 181756Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02440017 10250 20039 58016 $
METAR KGUC 181656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02170006 $
METAR K7BM 181852Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM SCT023 SCT045 SCT070 21/00 A3055
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181832Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM -RA SCT023 SCT045 BKN090 20/M01
A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181812Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT110 21/M03 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 181855Z AUTO 27010KT SCT050 SCT110 27/M03 A3038 RMK AO2
T02741031 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 181835Z AUTO 02011KT CLR 28/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 T02831032
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 181815Z AUTO 08005KT CLR 28/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 T02751037
PWINO
METAR KANK 181855Z AUTO 15006KT 9SM SCT110 BKN150 27/01 A3032 RMK AO2
T02750012 $
METAR KANK 181835Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT110 28/01 A3032 RMK AO2 T02800010
$
METAR KANK 181815Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW150 29/01 A3032 RMK AO2 T02920011
$
METAR KMYP 181855Z AUTO 27005G16KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181835Z AUTO 32011G21KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181815Z AUTO 30013G23KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3085 RMK AO2
KTEX 181720Z 1818/1918 14005KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
FM181900 27006KT P6SM FEW080
FM190200 14006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KTEX 181855Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT100 23/00 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181835Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM BKN110 23/00 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 22/00 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181855Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 181835Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 181815Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 181853Z AUTO 25008KT 210V280 10SM CLR 32/01 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP148 T03220011
METAR KCEZ 181753Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP155
60000 T03111006 10311 20106 58007
METAR KCEZ 181653Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02890000
KDRO 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT120
FM181900 25007KT P6SM FEW120
FM190400 31006KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KDRO 181853Z AUTO VRB05G17KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03110006
METAR KDRO 181753Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02830011 10283 20106 58007
METAR KDRO 181653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM FEW001 28/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02780028
METAR KPSO 181855Z AUTO VRB05G19KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181835Z AUTO 18011G18KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181815Z AUTO VRB05G14KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181855Z AUTO 21009G16KT 170V240 10SM CLR 18/00 A3076 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N
METAR KCPW 181835Z AUTO 29003G15KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181815Z AUTO 21010G16KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3076 RMK AO2
KALS 181742Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM182000 22008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM190200 13007KT P6SM BKN120
FM190600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 181852Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02830011
METAR KALS 181752Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP183
T02610022 10267 20056 58010
METAR KALS 181652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02330028
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Vail - 06:21:08 MDT / 19:57:14 MDT
Durango - 06:30:54 MDT / 19:59:34 MDT
Alamosa - 06:22:38 MDT / 19:51:52 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/18/25 18:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...240/016
15000 FT MSL...205/019
14000 FT MSL...211/014
12000 FT MSL...179/009
11700 FT MSL...279/006
11000 FT MSL...225/004
11000 FT MSL...192/003
10400 FT MSL...236/003
10200 FT MSL...303/002
10100 FT MSL...159/002
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1714 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1113 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds are expected
through the taf period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 181720Z 1818/1918 03004KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 181853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03220000
METAR KPGA 181753Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03000006 10306 20211 58001
METAR KPGA 181653Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02780011
METAR KRQE 181853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02940006
METAR KRQE 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP129
60000 T02940006 10300 20089 58006
METAR KRQE 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02670017
Flagstaff (KFSX) 08/18/25 18:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13100 FT MSL...014/008
13000 FT MSL...008/008
12000 FT MSL...016/006
11900 FT MSL...017/008
11000 FT MSL...010/007
10800 FT MSL...005/007
10000 FT MSL...352/006
10000 FT MSL...352/005
9200 FT MSL...352/007
9000 FT MSL...348/006
8500 FT MSL...001/006
8000 FT MSL...318/004
7800 FT MSL...330/004
7500 FT MSL...347/005
7500 FT MSL...338/005
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1727 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...Monday 18/18Z through Tuesday 19/18Z...Isolated
SHRA/-TSRA are expected from 20Z-03Z, mainly along and east of a
KSOW-KRQE line. MVFR visibilities are possible under the strongest
storms. Winds W/SW 5-10 kts from 18Z-02Z, otherwise VRB. However,
gusty and erratic winds possible in and around TS.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 19/18Z through Thursday 21/18Z...Isolated to
scattered -SHRA/-TSRA are forecast each afternoon, mainly across
the higher terrain. MVFR visibilities are possible under the
strongest storms. Winds VRB 5-10 kts each day, but gusty and
erratic winds possible in and around TS.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 181720Z 1818/1924 17010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM190030 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM192000 30006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 181854Z 16017G24KT 10SM FEW110 33/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
16028/1825 SLP129 T03331011 $
METAR KSLC 181754Z 17018G25KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
17028/1725 SLP133 T03221011 10322 20217 50000 $
METAR KSLC 181654Z 15017G23KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03061006 $
KVEL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 19006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 181853Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02940028
METAR KVEL 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02720039 10283 20139 58001
METAR KVEL 181653Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02500050
METAR KPUC 181853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02831044
METAR KPUC 181753Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02941022 10294 20122 58001
METAR KPUC 181653Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02671022
KCNY 181720Z 1818/1918 25005KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 181853Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 33/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03331028
METAR KCNY 181753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03171022 10317 20133 58002
METAR KCNY 181653Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02941022
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 08/18/25 19:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13600 FT MSL...263/010
13000 FT MSL...247/015
12100 FT MSL...201/006
12000 FT MSL...237/013
11000 FT MSL...244/016
10900 FT MSL...214/008
10000 FT MSL...229/014
9800 FT MSL...200/009
9000 FT MSL...222/013
9000 FT MSL...204/009
8200 FT MSL...199/010
8000 FT MSL...218/013
7500 FT MSL...203/010
7000 FT MSL...219/013
6900 FT MSL...207/012
6800 FT MSL...199/009
6600 FT MSL...206/011
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0917 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist through the TAF
period. Winds will remain southerly through 23z before winds clock
to northwesterly. Following this, winds will shift back to
southerly around 03z.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING... VFR conditions will
prevail across all sites. Generally diurnal wind directions are
expected today.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 181720Z 1818/1918 21009KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 23012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 15006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 181853Z AUTO 23014G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24026/1835 SLP161 T02671039
METAR KEVW 181753Z AUTO 22011G19KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02561039 10256 20128 58002
METAR KEVW 181653Z AUTO 22009G15KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02391033
KRKS 181720Z 1818/1918 24009KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KRKS 181854Z AUTO 32009KT 290V360 10SM FEW110 28/M02 A3030 RMK
AO2 SLP166 T02781017
METAR KRKS 181754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02610011 10261 20100 58005
METAR KRKS 181654Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP183
T02390022
KRWL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 27008KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 10005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 181853Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02891033 $
METAR KRWL 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02720006 10278 20072 58003 $
METAR KRWL 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02330022 $
KLAR 181720Z 1818/1918 09003KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 01007G17KT P6SM SCT110
FM190500 18008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 181853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 27/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02671017
METAR KLAR 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02610000 10267 20072 58004
METAR KLAR 181653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02440033
KCYS 181720Z 1818/1918 25003KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 VRB05G15KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB
FM182300 14005KT P6SM SCT200
FM190600 22007KT P6SM SKC
FM191200 27006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 181853Z 00000KT 10SM FEW085 SCT110 28/04 A3025 RMK AO2 RAB32E48
SLP152 P0000 T02780044 $
METAR KCYS 181753Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02940061
10294 20128 58002 $
METAR KCYS 181653Z 25003KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02720067
$
Riverton (KRIW) 08/18/25 19:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...239/017
20000 FT MSL...237/008
19000 FT MSL...231/012
16000 FT MSL...228/014
13000 FT MSL...266/021
12700 FT MSL...274/014
12000 FT MSL...263/017
11300 FT MSL...265/010
11000 FT MSL...252/013
6200 FT MSL...099/007
6000 FT MSL...074/006
6000 FT MSL...073/006
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/18/25 18:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
29000 FT MSL...247/034
28000 FT MSL...217/024
27000 FT MSL...256/035
26000 FT MSL...242/026
25000 FT MSL...246/024
24000 FT MSL...254/023
23400 FT MSL...264/023
23000 FT MSL...250/024
22000 FT MSL...253/025
21000 FT MSL...254/022
20100 FT MSL...266/020
20000 FT MSL...256/019
19000 FT MSL...262/017
18000 FT MSL...260/015
17400 FT MSL...286/018
17000 FT MSL...170/020
16000 FT MSL...293/020
15100 FT MSL...295/024
15000 FT MSL...296/023
14000 FT MSL...286/015
13200 FT MSL...297/014
13000 FT MSL...294/011
12000 FT MSL...298/009
11700 FT MSL...299/009
11000 FT MSL...307/006
10500 FT MSL...301/004
8000 FT MSL...131/006
7900 FT MSL...128/005
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1858 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1107 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
VFR conditions at all airports through the next 24 hours with
mostly clear skies. A few showers are still possible today on
the higher elevations west of KCOD, but should not impact the
aerodrome. Winds for most sites will switch more from the north
overnight, but winds will remain light 5kts or less. Winds
turn back from south during the morning, but remain light. Smoke
from the Red Canyon fire will be drifting north most of the day
today, which will bring some lowered vis to KWRL and KGEY,
possibly into the KU68/KPOY areas briefly.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1741 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Thunderstorm activity will primarily be focused across
southeastern Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle this afternoon
and evening, affecting those terminals. Thunderstorm activity
could potentially be strong to severe and expect gusty erratic
winds in and around the thunderstorms along with MVFR or lower
conditions from heavy rainfall. Elsewhere, mainly VFR conditions
along with light winds, generally in the 5 to 10 knot range.
CIGs will remain high, primarily 10K feet or higher, with
clearing skies late this evening into tonight.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 181855Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T03020126
METAR KIBM 181835Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3020 RMK AO2
T03030125
METAR KIBM 181815Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3021 RMK AO2
T02960108
KSNY 181720Z 1818/1918 03008KT P6SM SCT120
FM182100 VRB08G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
FM190300 17007KT P6SM SCT200
FM190900 23006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 181853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03000111
METAR KSNY 181753Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
SLP157 T02890117 10289 20161 50006
METAR KSNY 181653Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
SLP158 T02830133
METAR KOGA 181855Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
T02800185
METAR KOGA 181835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
AND S T02760190
METAR KOGA 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/20 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
THRU SW T02720197
METAR KIML 181853Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM VCTS -RA CLR 32/16 A3009 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE AND NW RAB35 SLP151 P0000 T03170161
SPECI KIML 181839Z AUTO 07013G22KT 10SM VCTS -RA CLR 32/16 A3008 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W-NE RAB35 P0000 T03170156
METAR KIML 181753Z AUTO 04014G21KT 10SM CLR 32/17 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW-NE SLP149 T03170167 10317 20172 58002
KMCK 181720Z 1818/1918 08010KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 36011KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1905/1908 30020G40KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM191100 35005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 181853Z AUTO 05009G15KT 10SM CLR 35/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03500178
METAR KMCK 181753Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03390178 10339 20183 50000
METAR KMCK 181653Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03110206
North Platte (KLNX) 08/18/25 19:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...265/032
24000 FT MSL...272/034
22000 FT MSL...260/032
16000 FT MSL...306/030
15000 FT MSL...303/028
14200 FT MSL...299/023
14000 FT MSL...300/025
13000 FT MSL...300/023
12000 FT MSL...300/018
12000 FT MSL...296/019
11000 FT MSL...277/011
10100 FT MSL...292/011
10000 FT MSL...293/011
9000 FT MSL...315/008
8600 FT MSL...324/007
8000 FT MSL...003/006
7500 FT MSL...024/008
7000 FT MSL...033/009
6300 FT MSL...039/008
6000 FT MSL...043/009
5500 FT MSL...047/008
5000 FT MSL...044/008
4700 FT MSL...050/008
4100 FT MSL...051/009
4000 FT MSL...054/009
3600 FT MSL...060/010
3400 FT MSL...064/011
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1728 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Scattered showers will continue along and south of I-80 through the
next couple of hours. Impacts to KLBF are expected to be minimal. A
better potential for thunderstorms, some severe, returns by late
afternoon into the evening. Strong, erratic winds will be possible
as well as large hail. Thunderstorms will continue through the
evening before pushing east and diminishing. VFR conditions will
then return for Tuesday morning as high pressure builds into the
region.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 181720Z 1818/1918 10010G18KT P6SM SKC PROB30 1822/1824 4SM
TSRA BKN090CB
FM190100 04012KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904 4SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM190600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 181853Z AUTO 07014G21KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP135
T03390172
METAR KGLD 181753Z AUTO 08015KT 10SM CLR 33/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03280189 10328 20172 50003
METAR KGLD 181653Z AUTO 08007KT 040V100 10SM CLR 30/19 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP146 T03000189
KGCK 181720Z 1818/1918 19011KT P6SM SKC
FM182300 16012KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 13007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 181854Z 18012G19KT 10SM CLR 35/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03500156
METAR KGCK 181754Z 19009KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP133 T03390161
10339 20183 50000
METAR KGCK 181654Z 19010KT 10SM CLR 32/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP136
T03170167
METAR KLBL 181856Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03330183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181756Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146
6//// T03220194 10322 20194 58001 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181656Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 30/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP152
T03000194 PNO $
METAR KEHA 181855Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 35/16 A3011 RMK AO2
T03500159
METAR KEHA 181835Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3011 RMK AO2
T03430162
METAR KEHA 181815Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A3011 RMK AO2
T03400169
Goodland (KGLD) 08/18/25 19:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...299/013
16000 FT MSL...272/009
15000 FT MSL...239/007
14800 FT MSL...233/007
14000 FT MSL...188/006
13000 FT MSL...146/009
12600 FT MSL...128/005
12000 FT MSL...113/007
11000 FT MSL...121/007
10700 FT MSL...125/008
10000 FT MSL...143/008
9300 FT MSL...137/009
9000 FT MSL...131/009
8000 FT MSL...081/012
8000 FT MSL...110/011
7000 FT MSL...083/013
7000 FT MSL...084/013
6200 FT MSL...073/014
6000 FT MSL...073/015
5400 FT MSL...069/015
5000 FT MSL...068/016
4800 FT MSL...069/015
4300 FT MSL...067/016
4100 FT MSL...069/016
4000 FT MSL...065/016
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/18/25 18:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...039/015
16000 FT MSL...030/015
15000 FT MSL...019/014
14000 FT MSL...017/013
13900 FT MSL...022/013
13000 FT MSL...017/012
12000 FT MSL...005/013
11700 FT MSL...360/012
11000 FT MSL...001/010
10000 FT MSL...348/005
9800 FT MSL...347/004
9000 FT MSL...268/004
8300 FT MSL...229/006
8000 FT MSL...196/007
7100 FT MSL...169/009
7000 FT MSL...169/009
6000 FT MSL...163/009
6000 FT MSL...165/009
5100 FT MSL...172/008
5000 FT MSL...173/008
4400 FT MSL...169/008
4000 FT MSL...167/008
3700 FT MSL...176/008
3200 FT MSL...171/010
3000 FT MSL...163/009
3000 FT MSL...163/009
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1711 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1101 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
For KGLD... VFR conditions are forecast through the period,
though there will be multiple chances for storms. Storms are
possible in two different waves between about 20-04Z. Near
chance has a possibility greater than 30-35% at this time, but
both could allow for severe storms if they do occur. Between
20-01Z, be alert for storms that form over or near the terminal.
After 01Z, storms should move in from the west if they do move
in. Once the initial storms pass, there is a 10% chance of
redevelopment through the night. Otherwise, clear skies are
forecast with varying winds.
For KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast through the period,
though there will be multiple chances for storms. Storms are
possible for the first few hours of the period as an outflow
boundary moves through (chance of development around 10%).
Otherwise, the main chance will be between 02-07Z as a cluster
moves from west to east across the region. The issue is whether
or not the cluster can hold together, especially if storms form
in the area during the afternoon. Once the cluster passes, there
is a 10% chance for redevelopment along outflows. Otherwise,
skies should be clear with winds from the north.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1629 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1127 AM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
VFR conditions continue and will prevail throughout the TAF
period. Most of the thunderstorm activity will reside across
northwest Kansas and away from the southwest Kansas terminals. A
very low chance of a storm does exist for HYS this evening, but
the very isolated nature of the activity warrant leaving
mention off the TAF for now. Trends will be monitored for any
potential impacts.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 181728Z 1818/1918 18006KT P6SM SCT150
FM182000 15008KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1822/1903 4SM TSRA BR
BKN060CB
FM190400 26006KT P6SM SCT200
FM191000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KGUY 181653Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03110167
KDHT 181728Z 1818/1918 21007KT P6SM FEW150
FM182000 15009KT P6SM SCT100
FM190500 35006KT P6SM SCT100
FM191200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDHT 181853Z AUTO 16009G15KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03390150
METAR KDHT 181753Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03170150 10322 20172 58004
METAR KDHT 181653Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03000172
Amarillo (KAMA) 08/18/25 18:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...335/005
15000 FT MSL...263/005
14800 FT MSL...251/004
14000 FT MSL...209/009
13000 FT MSL...160/008
12600 FT MSL...165/008
12000 FT MSL...166/009
11000 FT MSL...196/011
10700 FT MSL...202/011
10000 FT MSL...205/009
9200 FT MSL...215/008
9000 FT MSL...215/009
8000 FT MSL...210/008
8000 FT MSL...211/008
7000 FT MSL...204/008
6900 FT MSL...204/008
6100 FT MSL...197/007
6000 FT MSL...198/007
5300 FT MSL...191/007
5000 FT MSL...190/006
4600 FT MSL...191/007
4200 FT MSL...225/010
4000 FT MSL...229/010
4000 FT MSL...224/009
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1823 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1231 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Outside of a direct hit from a thunderstorm, VFR should prevail
at all three terminals through the next 24 hours, with relatively
high (70-80%) confidence. Although rain/thunder chances have
trended down a bit in latest NBM and LAV guidance, especially for
the western Panhandles, have retained PROB groups for thunder at
KAMA and KGUY but dropped at KDHT. Tweaked timing based on latest
HRRR and LAV guidance. A modest northerly wind shift is now
forecast after 06Z tonight, with medium confidence.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 181731Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM181900 27009KT P6SM FEW150
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM190900 09006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 181853Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP152 T03170017
METAR KFMN 181753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP160 T03000050
10300 20150 58007
METAR KFMN 181653Z 10004KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02720039
KLVS 181731Z 1818/1918 15010KT P6SM SCT080
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB18G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190000 19007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM190600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
FM191400 07008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KLVS 181853Z AUTO 19010G19KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW SLP145 T02830089
METAR KLVS 181753Z AUTO 16009G18KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02830089 10283 20117 50001
METAR KLVS 181653Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02720078
METAR KRTN 181853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR A3024 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KRTN 181753Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR A3026 RMK AO2 SLPNO 50000
METAR KRTN 181653Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR A3027 RMK AO2 SLPNO
Albuquerque (KABX) 08/18/25 19:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...053/003
26000 FT MSL...296/004
25000 FT MSL...160/017
24000 FT MSL...189/013
23300 FT MSL...160/007
22000 FT MSL...145/004
20000 FT MSL...001/004
19800 FT MSL...323/006
19000 FT MSL...299/009
18000 FT MSL...047/007
16000 FT MSL...084/016
15000 FT MSL...069/015
14800 FT MSL...068/011
14000 FT MSL...046/013
13000 FT MSL...055/009
13000 FT MSL...054/010
12000 FT MSL...066/009
11500 FT MSL...066/010
11000 FT MSL...082/009
10300 FT MSL...085/008
10000 FT MSL...086/008
7000 FT MSL...142/004
6500 FT MSL...158/007
6300 FT MSL...166/008
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1129 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 524 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Scattered showers and storms will develop around 17Z, favoring
southern and eastern portions of the forecast area through the
afternoon. Storms will become outflow dominant as they move off
the terrain, producing wind gusts up to 40KT. VFR conditions will
continue to prevail, outside of brief MVFR to IFR visibility under
stronger storms. Convective coverage will decrease after 02Z,
with only a few showers lingering past 06Z.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 181800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2111+16 1913+08 2218-09 2312-20 241536 244142 245850
BCE 2013+09 2417-07 2624-21 245131 235440 235152
LND 2109+18 2412+09 2517-12 2514-21 261736 242943 244749
RKS 1807 2008+09 2416-10 2416-21 242335 244841 245449
GJT 9900+18 2308+10 2214-08 2318-20 254132 255440 255152
FMN 9900+19 9900+11 2114-08 2413-18 263330 253241 252952
ABQ 1207+17 0810+10 9900-06 2217-17 261630 271541 281753
MBW 3005 2809+09 2529-10 2418-22 253633 255340 254751
DEN 9900+18 9900+11 2215-09 2319-20 263131 263140 274051
PUB 1410+19 1410+12 2907-08 2513-17 272632 283640 283852
ALS 9900+12 2409-08 2414-17 273530 273640 283152
TCC 2210 2307+17 9900+10 0407-06 2811-16 312131 322341 332353
BFF 9900 2409+17 2612+10 2627-09 2527-22 254032 253939 253350
GLD 0911 0607+19 0708+11 3012-09 2222-20 242433 252141 251850
GCK 2215+24 2305+18 9900+09 3607-07 2313-17 270931 281241 271252
GAG 1910+22 1912+16 1706+09 9900-07 2507-17 350731 341841 341752
AMA 2209 2008+15 2007+09 9900-07 2712-17 341830 332541 343253
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2206+19 2010+10 2313-07 2312-20 252235 255441 256851
BCE 2408+13 2310-07 2718-20 244431 234841 234152
LND 1305+19 1909+11 2416-10 2517-20 261436 263044 265550
RKS 9900 9900+12 2109-09 2416-21 252335 255341 256450
GJT 2807+21 2610+13 2315-07 2420-21 254830 255041 254352
FMN 3107+22 3106+13 2408-06 2310-18 242630 253041 263453
ABQ 0905+19 0705+11 0507-05 2410-16 261330 272241 292353
MBW 9900 9900+11 2417-08 2525-21 253834 265539 265250
DEN 9900+17 2306+10 2310-08 1810-18 250932 284340 284052
PUB 1411+21 1411+12 2914-07 2820-18 293831 293841 293252
ALS 9900+13 3009-06 2615-18 273030 273041 272452
TCC 1711 1809+18 2106+09 0209-05 3112-15 322230 322241 331953
BFF 1407 1106+18 1005+09 2930-10 2732-19 234032 255142 275551
GLD 1215 1215+18 1314+11 3211-08 2824-17 282431 302940 313652
GCK 1611+26 1610+17 0707+10 0611-07 2814-18 291832 322540 332652
GAG 1810+25 1809+16 9900+09 9900-06 3506-17 311631 322041 342352
AMA 1713 1812+16 9900+09 0506-06 3019-16 322131 333341 353253
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1805 2106+19 9900+11 2515-07 2717-20 254533 255642 254853
BCE 1509+12 1813-08 2223-17 242731 243442 244553
LND 1608+18 1711+11 2413-10 2510-20 262535 274942 275552
RKS 2505 2205+11 2510-08 2710-20 273833 275541 264452
GJT 9900+20 9900+12 2712-08 2918-18 273531 273742 273853
FMN 1606+19 9900+12 2505-07 2816-16 281631 282541 302953
ABQ 1808+17 1111+10 0912-05 9900-17 311331 322241 342153
MBW 1511 9900+11 3105-09 3405-20 283433 285340 284251
DEN 1910+16 2307+11 2710-08 2716-20 294130 294141 282552
PUB 9900+17 9900+10 2908-08 2712-18 303230 303141 281552
ALS 9900+11 9900-07 2814-17 302331 302341 312653
TCC 1807 9900+16 0610+08 0507-05 3210-18 332030 352241 361953
BFF 2711 9900+18 9900+10 3008-10 3208-20 283033 294940 284350
GLD 1907 9900+17 2605+10 2714-08 2716-19 303329 313341 321951
GCK 2409+24 9900+15 1206+08 9900-07 3206-17 332730 343441 352752
GAG 2405+23 9900+15 1211+08 9900-07 9900-18 361831 363541 363052
AMA 2010 9900+15 1105+08 0206-06 3611-16 363330 013241 012853
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