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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0925 MST Wednesday, February 12, 2025


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

SPECI KFNL 121621Z 04008KT 5SM -SN FEW022 BKN035 OVC044 M14/M18 A2990
       RMK AO2 SNB03 P0000
METAR KFNL 121556Z 04010KT 2 1/2SM HZ BKN027 OVC033 M14/M18 A2990 RMK
        AO2 SNE53 SLP190 P0000 T11441178
SPECI KFNL 121514Z 04012KT 2SM -SN BKN018 BKN034 OVC046 M15/M19 A2989
       RMK AO2 P0000

METAR KGXY 121556Z 36004KT 10SM BKN035 OVC042 M15/M19 A2994 RMK AO2
        SNE02 SLP229 P0000 T11501194 FZRANO
SPECI KGXY 121520Z 34004KT 9SM FEW018 BKN034 BKN041 M16/M19 A2993 RMK
       AO2 SNE02 P0000 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 121456Z 35009KT 5SM -SN FEW020 BKN025 OVC036 M16/M19 A2991
        RMK AO2 SLP220 P0000 60000 T11561194 51021 FZRANO

METAR KLMO 121615Z AUTO 07003KT 4SM HZ SCT015 OVC023 M12/M17 A2992
        RMK AO2 T11201172
METAR KLMO 121555Z AUTO 06003KT 2 1/2SM HZ BKN017 OVC023 M12/M17 A2992
       RMK AO2 T11231172
METAR KLMO 121535Z AUTO 03005KT 4SM HZ OVC021 M12/M17 A2991 RMK AO2
        T11251171

METAR KBDU 121615Z AUTO 36003KT 3SM HZ OVC013 M13/M18 A2987 RMK AO2
        LTG DSNT W
METAR KBDU 121555Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM HZ BKN015 OVC025 M13/M18 A2987
        RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 121535Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT019 BKN038 OVC060 M14/M17 A2987
        RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 121615Z AUTO VRB06KT 5SM HZ FEW024 OVC030 M15/M18 A2989
        RMK AO2 T11501184
METAR KEIK 121555Z AUTO 36007KT 6SM HZ FEW020 OVC030 M15/M18 A2989 RMK
       AO2 T11501180
METAR KEIK 121535Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW008 OVC028 M15/M18 A2989 RMK
        AO2 T11531177

KBJC 121126Z 1212/1312 35007KT 5SM -SN BR SCT020 OVC035
      TEMPO 1212/1216 3SM -SN BR BKN020 OVC035
     FM121600 36007KT P6SM -SN SCT020 BKN025 OVC040
     FM121800 03007KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040
     FM122000 06007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 PROB30 1220/1223 -SN
     FM130200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040
     FM130600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 121545Z 34011KT 5SM VCFG SCT010 BKN025 M15/M18 A2985
METAR KBJC 121445Z 34007KT 7SM BR SCT015 BKN040 M16/M18 A2984
METAR KBJC 121359Z 35006KT 5SM BR SCT015 BKN030 M17/M19 A2981

KDEN 121504Z 1215/1318 36006KT P6SM FEW015 SCT040 BKN060
      TEMPO 1216/1220 BKN040
     FM122000 05007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040
     FM130200 15007KT P6SM SCT040
     FM130600 19007KT P6SM SKC=
SPECI KDEN 121623Z 01005KT 6SM -SN BR SCT010 BKN025 M15/M19 A2986 RMK
       AO2 SNB23 P0000 T11501189
METAR KDEN 121553Z 01006KT 10SM FEW040 SCT065 SCT220 M16/M19 A2986
        RMK AO2 SLP189 T11561189
METAR KDEN 121453Z 35005KT 8SM SCT040 BKN065 BKN220 M17/M20 A2984 RMK
        AO2 SLP184 60000 T11721200 53018


KBKF 121441Z 1214/1315 04009KT 4800 -SN BR SCT002 BKN020
      620207 QNH2964INS
      BECMG 1302/1303 VRB06KT 2400 -SN BR SCT013 BKN020 BKN030
      620207 QNH2980INS
      BECMG 1306/1308 17006KT 9999 NSW FEW039 SCT055 QNH2984INS
      TXM11/1222Z TNM18/1309Z
METAR KBKF 121558Z 00000KT 5SM -SN BR FEW003 SCT010 BKN029 BKN220 M16/M19
        A2983 RMK AO2A SNB58 SLP209 P0000 T11591190
METAR KBKF 121458Z VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW006 FEW025 SCT045 BKN220 M19/M21
        A2981 RMK AO2A SNE58 SLP213 P0000 60000 T11871209 52021
SPECI KBKF 121420Z 35007KT 3SM -SN BR FEW005 SCT023 BKN055 BKN220
       M18/M21 A2980 RMK AO2A SLP198

KAPA 121406Z 1214/1312 34006KT 6SM -SN BR SCT012 BKN025 OVC040
      TEMPO 1214/1216 4SM -SN BR BKN012
     FM121600 36007KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040
     FM122000 04007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN040 PROB30 1220/1223 -SN
     FM130200 14007KT P6SM SCT040
     FM130600 17006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 121553Z 04004KT 2SM -SN BR SCT013 BKN023 BKN033 M16/M20
        A2981 RMK AO2 SFC VIS 2 1/2 SLP195 P0000 T11611200
SPECI KAPA 121533Z 02006KT 2SM -SN BR SCT014 BKN022 BKN033 M17/M20 A2981
       RMK AO2 SFC VIS 3 P0000 T11671200
METAR KAPA 121453Z 01008KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR BKN014 OVC019 M17/M19 A2980
        RMK AO2 SFC VIS 3 SLP190 P0000 60000 T11671194 53015

METAR KMNH 121615Z AUTO 34009KT 5SM BR OVC011 M18/M21 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 121555Z AUTO 34011KT 5SM HZ OVC009 M18/M21 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 121535Z AUTO 33012KT 5SM BR OVC009 M19/M21 A2971 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 121615Z AUTO 35011KT 4SM -SN BR CLR M15/M16 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 121555Z AUTO 34009KT 5SM -SN BR CLR M15/M16 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 121535Z AUTO 33008KT 9SM BKN055 M16/M17 A2992 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 121615Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM SCT024 BKN039 OVC045 M13/M17 A2995
        RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 121555Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM BKN026 BKN035 M13/M16 A2995 RMK
       AO2
METAR KSTK 121535Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT015 SCT024 M15/M17 A2994 RMK
        AO2

METAR KAKO 121553Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR M17/M19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP215
        T11721194
METAR KAKO 121453Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM BKN036 M21/M23 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP218
        I3000 T12111233 53018
METAR KAKO 121353Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM BKN060 M23/M25 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP211
        T12281250

SPECI KLIC 121622Z AUTO 34014KT 2SM HZ SCT009 OVC014 M16/M19 A2982 RMK
       AO2 SNB02E22 P0000 T11611189
SPECI KLIC 121611Z AUTO 34014KT 1 1/2SM -SN BKN009 OVC014 M17/M19 A2982
       RMK AO2 SNB02 P0000 T11671194
SPECI KLIC 121600Z AUTO 34014KT 2 1/2SM HZ FEW007 OVC014 M17/M19 A2981
       RMK AO2 T11671194


METAR K2V6 121619Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR M16/M18 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 121559Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR M16/M18 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 121539Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR M17/M20 A2992 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 121615Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT046 OVC065 M15/M17 A2996 RMK
        AO2
METAR K2V5 121555Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM OVC055 M15/M18 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 121535Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM OVC055 M16/M19 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 121553Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR M18/M21 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T11831206
METAR KITR 121453Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR M22/M24 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP206
        60000 T12221239 53020
METAR KITR 121353Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR M22/M24 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP197
        T12171239 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 02/12/2025
Fort Collins - 06:57:00 MST / 17:31:58 MST
Denver       - 06:55:15 MST / 17:32:52 MST
Sterling     - 06:49:44 MST / 17:24:24 MST

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 02/12/25 16:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8100 FT MSL...017/008
                   8000 FT MSL...025/008
                   7300 FT MSL...007/009
                   7000 FT MSL...359/009
                   6600 FT MSL...358/010

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1134 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/...
Issued at 434 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
MVFR or at a minimum IMC will prevail through 18Z, with off/on
light snow or flurries. Visibilities should mostly range 3-6SM
in the light snow, with ceilings anywhere from 2000-4000 ft AGL
for the Denver area TAF sites.  Still can`t rule out some
flurries beyond 18Z with a weak upslope (north/northeast wind)
lingering, but chances mostly push to in/near the foothills and
away from KDEN. Any ceilings will then be breaking up 00Z-03Z as a
downslope component and light drainage develops. No threat of fog
tonight with the light downslope winds.


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

METAR K4BM 121615Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR A2943 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 121555Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR A2942 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 121535Z AUTO 17009G16KT 10SM CLR A2942 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 121559Z 35015KT 270V360 10SM SCT015 M16/M22 A2971 RMK AO2A
       SLP171 T11611216
METAR KAFF 121455Z 36014KT 10SM SCT018 M17/M21 A2969 RMK AO2A SLP164
        T11661215 52014
METAR KAFF 121355Z 36008KT 9SM SCT016 BKN085 M18/M22 A2967 RMK AO2A
        SLP166 T11771217

KCOS 121551Z 1216/1312 36009KT P6SM SCT035 SCT100
     FM121900 12008KT P6SM BKN035
     FM122200 15010KT P6SM VCSH OVC030
     FM130000 14009KT 5SM -SN BR OVC012
     FM130800 14006KT P6SM SCT005
METAR KCOS 121554Z 36008KT 10SM FEW035 FEW085 M14/M21 A2976 RMK AO2
        SLP174 T11441206 $
METAR KCOS 121454Z 36007KT 9SM FEW035 SCT085 M16/M21 A2974 RMK AO2
        SLP172 BR 60000 T11611206 53017 $
METAR KCOS 121354Z 01013KT 10SM SCT034 SCT065 M16/M21 A2972 RMK AO2
        SNE40 SLP167 VCSH W P0000 T11611211 $

METAR KABH 121555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M19/M22 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T11911219
METAR KABH 121455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M21/M24 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP215
        T12081237 52018
METAR KABH 121355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M21/M23 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP212
        T12071235

METAR KFLY 121615Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM SCT012 M15/M21 A2972 RMK AO2 T11481210
METAR KFLY 121555Z AUTO 35007KT 4SM HZ BKN012 M15/M21 A2971 RMK AO2
       T11551207
METAR KFLY 121535Z AUTO 35009KT 4SM HZ BKN012 BKN055 OVC070 M16/M21
        A2971 RMK AO2 T11601206

KFCS 121440Z 1214/1318 24009KT 9999 FEW004 520309
      QNH2964INS
      BECMG 1219/1220 07009KT 9999 NSW BKN050 620503 520309
      QNH2971INS
      BECMG 1305/1306 16009KT 9999 BKN020 620203 520309 QNH2993INS
      BECMG 1309/1310 16009KT 0800 FZFG VV001 620012 520409
      QNH2995INS
      BECMG 1316/1317 18010G15KT 9999 NSW SKC 520209 QNH3006INS
      TXM12/1219Z TNM21/1311Z
METAR KFCS 121555Z 21005KT 10SM FEW003 SCT016 M15/M17 A2978 RMK AO2A
        SLP217 T11471174 TSNO $
METAR KFCS 121455Z 22003KT 10SM FEW002 M16/M19 A2976 RMK AO2A SLP209
        60000 T11571186 52018 TSNO $
SPECI KFCS 121428Z 28003KT 10SM FEW004 M17/M20 A2975 RMK AO2A SLP206
       TSNO $

KPUB 121136Z 1212/1312 17005KT 3SM -SN BR SCT025 OVC035
      TEMPO 1212/1213 2SM -SN BR BKN025
     FM121600 03005KT P6SM BKN035
     FM121800 07006KT P6SM OVC030
     FM122000 10008KT P6SM OVC040
     FM130200 14007KT P6SM VCSH BKN030
     FM130800 14004KT P6SM SCT035
METAR KPUB 121553Z 5SM BR CLR M14/M16 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP186 T11441156
        $
SPECI KPUB 121516Z 5SM BR FEW004 M17/M18 A2987 RMK AO2 T11671178 $
SPECI KPUB 121513Z 1 1/2SM BR FEW004 M17/M18 A2987 RMK AO2 T11671178
       $


METAR KTAD 121554Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM FEW034 M14/M17 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP164
        T11441172
SPECI KTAD 121534Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT028 BKN034 M16/M18 A2980 RMK AO2
       T11561178
METAR KTAD 121454Z AUTO 34004KT 9SM FEW011 SCT020 OVC027 M18/M19 A2978
        RMK AO2 SLP166 60000 I3000 T11781194 53020

SPECI KLHX 121608Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM FEW028 BKN049 OVC080 M13/M18 A2993
       RMK AO2 T11281178 $
METAR KLHX 121553Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM BKN026 OVC080 M13/M17 A2993 RMK
        AO2 SNE43 SLP192 P0001 T11281172 $
SPECI KLHX 121538Z AUTO 01013KT 3SM -SN OVC020 M13/M17 A2993 RMK AO2
       P0001 T11331167 $

METAR KLAA 121553Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM FEW050 BKN070 OVC085 M13/M17 A2995
        RMK AO2 SLP196 T11281167
METAR KLAA 121453Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT045 BKN060 OVC070 M14/M17 A2994
        RMK AO2 SNE1358 SLP193 P0000 60000 T11391167 53029
METAR KLAA 121353Z AUTO 34008KT 3SM -SN BR OVC035 M14/M17 A2991 RMK
        AO2 SNB22 SLP179 P0000 T11441167


Sunrise/Sunset for 02/12/2025
Burlington - 06:43:50 MST / 17:22:46 MST
Pueblo     - 06:51:37 MST / 17:33:45 MST
Lamar      - 06:43:21 MST / 17:26:01 MST

Pueblo (KPUX) 02/12/25 16:05 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   6000 FT MSL...309/021
                   5900 FT MSL...024/007
                   5700 FT MSL...048/008

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1214 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 316 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
Cigs/vis will be increasing into the VFR category for KCOS and KPUB
this morning as snow bands pull away to the east and diminish.  MVFR
cigs may return for KCOS this afternoon as northerly winds shift
around from the southeast and light snow showers develop along the
mountain interface with the approach of the next system.  Snow
diminishes this evening with VFR conditions and light winds
overnight.
KALS will stay VFR with a few snow showers along the valley edges
continuing this morning.  Winds will increase out of the west this
afternoon at with gusts to around 30 kts in the afternoon.  Winds
will decrease after 02z. -KT


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

METAR KCAG 121553Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN038 BKN070 M18/M20 A2978 RMK
        AO2 SLP165 T11781200
SPECI KCAG 121543Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM FEW009 SCT038 BKN070 M18/M20 A2978
       RMK AO2 T11781200
SPECI KCAG 121529Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT011 SCT033 BKN070 M17/M19 A2977
       RMK AO2 T11721189

METAR KHDN 121556Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM M15/M18 A2976 RMK AO2 SNE24 SLP151
        P0000 T11501178 FZRANO
SPECI KHDN 121523Z AUTO 29004KT 9SM -SN SCT043 BKN060 BKN070 M16/M18
       A2975 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO
SPECI KHDN 121513Z AUTO 29005KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR M16/M18 A2975 RMK AO2
       P0000 FZRANO $


METAR KC07 121615Z AUTO 25003KT 1/4SM -SN OVC002 M21/M23 A2945 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 121555Z AUTO 26004KT 3/4SM -SN OVC002 M21/M23 A2945 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 121535Z AUTO 26004KT 3/4SM -SN OVC002 M21/M23 A2945 RMK
        AO2

METAR K33V 121615Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M19/M23 A2961 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 121555Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M19/M23 A2961 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 121535Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M20/M22 A2961 RMK AO1

SPECI KEEO 121614Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM HZ OVC022 M13/M16 A2975 RMK AO2
       SNE14 P0000 T11281156
SPECI KEEO 121602Z AUTO 2 1/2SM -SN FEW014 OVC018 M13/M16 A2975 RMK AO2
       P0000 T11281161
METAR KEEO 121553Z AUTO 08003KT 1 3/4SM -SN OVC020 M13/M16 A2975 RMK
        AO2 SLP132 P0000 T11281161

METAR K20V 121615Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM OVC030 M12/M25 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 121555Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM OVC028 M12/M25 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 121535Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM SCT023 BKN031 OVC037 M13/M25 A2966
        RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 121615Z AUTO 19008KT 5SM HZ SCT020 OVC032 M15/M18 A2964
        RMK AO2 T11461182
METAR KGNB 121555Z AUTO 18007KT 7SM OVC032 M14/M18 A2963 RMK AO2 T11451183
METAR KGNB 121535Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM SCT020 BKN034 OVC041 M14/M18 A2963
        RMK AO2 T11441182


METAR KC99 121551Z AUTO 32005KT 2 1/2SM OVC012 M22/M24 A2941 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 121531Z AUTO 31007KT 1 1/2SM OVC014 M21/M23 A2941 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 121513Z AUTO 31008G16KT 2SM OVC014 M22/M24 A2941 RMK AO2

KGJT 121140Z 1212/1312 27012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
     FM122000 30012G20KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
     FM130200 33008KT P6SM FEW090 FEW150
     FM130600 11007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 121553Z 24003KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP122 T10611189
METAR KGJT 121453Z 32004KT 10SM CLR M07/M18 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T10721183 51023
METAR KGJT 121353Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN070 M07/M18 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T10671178

KRIL 121140Z 1212/1312 31012G24KT P6SM OVC045
     FM121800 27008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060
     FM122000 27013G24KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
     FM130200 29009KT P6SM BKN060
     FM130500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060 SCT080
METAR KRIL 121553Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM FEW050 OVC060 M08/M16 A2978 RMK
        AO2 SLP118 T10781161
METAR KRIL 121453Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM FEW060 OVC070 M08/M15 A2978 RMK
        AO2 SLP113 T10831150 53023
METAR KRIL 121353Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM OVC075 M09/M17 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T10891167

METAR K5SM 121615Z AUTO 4SM HZ SCT003 OVC010 M21/M24 A2953 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 121555Z AUTO 1 1/4SM -SN BKN003 OVC010 M22/M25 A2953 RMK
       AO2
METAR K5SM 121535Z AUTO 2 1/2SM HZ BKN003 BKN009 OVC015 M21/M25 A2952
        RMK AO2 VIS 1 3/4V5

KEGE 121140Z 1212/1312 26007KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC070
      TEMPO 1212/1216 4SM -SN BR BKN020
     FM121600 26008KT P6SM BKN035
     FM121900 25017G27KT P6SM SCT045 BKN080
     FM130300 14008KT P6SM FEW050 SCT080
METAR KEGE 121556Z 25004KT 10SM BKN045 OVC055 M09/M16 A2972 RMK AO2
        SLP102 T10941161
METAR KEGE 121456Z 29008KT 9SM SCT032 BKN050 OVC055 M11/M15 A2971 RMK
        AO2 SLP098 60000 T11061150 53026
METAR KEGE 121356Z 27009KT 8SM SCT038 OVC055 M10/M15 A2967 RMK AO2
        SNB24E34 SLP083 P0000 T11001150 FZRANO

KASE 121429Z 1214/1312 36008KT 4SM BR BKN008 OVC015
      TEMPO 1214/1216 3/4SM -SN BR OVC007
     FM121600 35005KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 OVC030
     FM121900 33008G18KT P6SM BKN035 BKN040
     FM130500 24007KT P6SM FEW050 SCT080
METAR KASE 121553Z 01006KT 3SM BR OVC019 M14/M17 A2964 RMK AO2 SNE39
        SLP071 P0000 T11441167
SPECI KASE 121524Z 34006KT 3SM -SN OVC018 M14/M17 A2963 RMK AO2 P0000
       T11441172
SPECI KASE 121509Z 35005KT 2SM -SN OVC020 M14/M17 A2963 RMK AO2 P0000
       T11441172

METAR KCCU 121615Z AUTO 29010KT 1SM HZ OVC006 M18/M22 A2940 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 121555Z AUTO 29010G14KT 1SM -SN OVC006 M18/M22 A2939 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCCU 121535Z AUTO 30007KT 1SM -SN OVC006 M18/M22 A2939 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 121553Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM OVC046 M14/M22 A2950 RMK AO2 SLP003
        T11441222
METAR KLXV 121453Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM OVC050 M16/M22 A2949 RMK AO2 SLP004
        T11611217 52014
METAR KLXV 121353Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM BKN047 OVC055 M17/M22 A2947 RMK
        AO2 SLP001 T11671222

Sunrise/Sunset for 02/12/2025
Rangely           - 07:11:05 MST / 17:47:34 MST
Grand Junction    - 07:08:37 MST / 17:48:14 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:03:53 MST / 17:39:06 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 02/12/25 16:05 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10400 FT MSL...264/009
                  10100 FT MSL...261/011

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1157 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 445 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
Light snow continues across the northern and central divide
through the morning hours with MVFR/IFR conditions at KHDN and
KASE with VCSH possible at KEGE and KGUC. ILS breakpoints more
likely to be reached at KHDN and KHDN due to low CIGS and VSBY
in showers. Conditions improve by afternoon to VFR with few to
scattered clouds and breezy conditions with gusts up to 25 kts
possible. Some low clouds could hang around the divide and
mountain TAF sites like KASE before skies clear this evening.


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

METAR KAJZ 121615Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M02/M16 A2981 RMK AO2 T10251163
METAR KAJZ 121555Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A2981 RMK AO2
       T10301149
METAR KAJZ 121535Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M04/M15 A2980 RMK AO2 T10401155

KMTJ 121140Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
     FM121800 31012G24KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
     FM130400 15006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 121553Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP093
        T10721150
METAR KMTJ 121453Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP091
        T11061156 51021
METAR KMTJ 121353Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP083
        T11171167

METAR KGUC 121556Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR M11/M18 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T11061178 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 121456Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP084
        T11221167 51018 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 121356Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP078
        T11281172 FZRANO

METAR K7BM 121614Z AUTO 25017G27KT 10SM CLR M13/M23 A2947 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 121554Z AUTO 24019G26KT 220V280 10SM SCT029 M13/M23 A2947
        RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 121534Z AUTO 26019G28KT 10SM SCT022 SCT029 M13/M23 A2947
        RMK AO2


METAR KANK 121615Z AUTO 23015G25KT 10SM CLR M08/M20 A2960 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24026/1601 WSHFT 1547 T10841199 TSNO
METAR KANK 121555Z AUTO 18013G19KT 160V220 10SM CLR M14/M18 A2960 RMK
       AO2 T11371180 TSNO
METAR KANK 121535Z AUTO 15016KT 10SM CLR M14/M19 A2960 RMK AO2 T11371187
        TSNO



KTEX 121140Z 1212/1312 28007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
     FM121800 27011G23KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
     FM130400 15006KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
METAR KTEX 121615Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN045 M12/M21 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 121555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN042 M13/M21 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 121535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN042 M13/M21 A2966 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 121609Z AUTO 30015G21KT 10SM CLR M07/M21 A2963 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 121549Z AUTO 30016G24KT 10SM CLR M07/M20 A2962 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 121529Z AUTO 30016G26KT 10SM CLR M08/M20 A2961 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 121553Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP087
        T10561172
METAR KCEZ 121453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR M12/M18 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP092
        T11221178 53016
METAR KCEZ 121353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M14/M19 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP093
        T11391189

KDRO 121140Z 1212/1312 23010KT P6SM SKC
     FM121800 27017G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM130300 29006KT P6SM SKC
     FM130600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 121553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M04/M19 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP074
        T10441189
METAR KDRO 121453Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M08/M19 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP082
        T10781194 53019
METAR KDRO 121353Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M09/M19 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP074
        T10941194

METAR KPSO 121615Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR M07/M21 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 121555Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR M07/M20 A2969 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 121535Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR M08/M20 A2968 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 121615Z AUTO 22020G29KT 10SM CLR M18/M22 A2953 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 121555Z AUTO 22021G25KT 10SM CLR M19/M22 A2952 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 121535Z AUTO 21019G23KT 10SM SCT100 M20/M22 A2952 RMK AO2

KALS 121136Z 1212/1312 25010G20KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
     FM121400 35010KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
     FM121700 28014G24KT P6SM FEW050 SCT200
     FM122000 27022G32KT P6SM FEW050 SCT200
     FM130200 25012KT P6SM SCT250
     FM130500 31008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KALS 121552Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A2961 RMK AO2 SLP046
        T10611172
METAR KALS 121452Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M08/M17 A2959 RMK AO2 SLP041
        T10831167 53025
METAR KALS 121352Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR M07/M18 A2954 RMK AO2 PK WND
        28029/1310 SLP017 T10671178

Sunrise/Sunset for 02/12/2025
Vail    - 07:00:42 MST / 17:38:35 MST
Durango - 07:03:10 MST / 17:48:12 MST
Alamosa - 06:55:27 MST / 17:39:57 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 02/12/25 16:05 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10400 FT MSL...264/009
                  10100 FT MSL...261/011

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1157 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 445 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
Light snow continues across the northern and central divide
through the morning hours with MVFR/IFR conditions at KHDN and
KASE with VCSH possible at KEGE and KGUC. ILS breakpoints more
likely to be reached at KHDN and KHDN due to low CIGS and VSBY
in showers. Conditions improve by afternoon to VFR with few to
scattered clouds and breezy conditions with gusts up to 25 kts
possible. Some low clouds could hang around the divide and
mountain TAF sites like KASE before skies clear this evening.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
     FM122200 30010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM130200 29005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 121553Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T10171150
METAR KPGA 121453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T10221144 53017
METAR KPGA 121353Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP087
        T10281144

METAR KRQE 121553Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP060
        T10281122
METAR KRQE 121453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP061
        T10671139 53018
METAR KRQE 121353Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP057
        T10721133 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 02/12/25 16:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...207/026
                   9900 FT MSL...258/006
                   9100 FT MSL...247/007
                   9000 FT MSL...227/017
                   8500 FT MSL...230/007
                   8000 FT MSL...226/011
                   7800 FT MSL...222/013
                   7400 FT MSL...211/011
                   7400 FT MSL...267/015

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1123 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION...Wednesday 12/12Z through Thursday 13/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions expected. SCT -SHRA/-SHSN with local MVFR conditions
south of a KINW-KSJN line between 15Z-01Z. SW-W winds 10-20 kts
gusting 20-30 kts. Strongest winds along and northeast of a KGCN-
KFLG-KSOW line. Winds become less than 10 kts after 02Z.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 13/12Z through Saturday 15/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions expected between 06Z-12Z Thursday. After 12Z Thursday,
expect areas of MVFR/IFR conditions in rain/snow showers,
continuing through Friday. S winds 10-20 kts gusting 30 kts on
Thursday, strengthening Thursday night and Friday to 15-25 kts
with gusts 30-40 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 121451Z 1215/1318 16005KT P6SM FEW015 FEW040 SCT090
     FM121900 31007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT090
     FM130200 15007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSLC 121554Z 14009KT 10SM FEW045 SCT085 M07/M13 A2990 RMK AO2
        SLP155 T10721128
METAR KSLC 121454Z 14007KT 10SM FEW015 FEW040 SCT090 M09/M14 A2989
        RMK AO2 SLP156 SH DSNT NE AND NW T10941139 53007
METAR KSLC 121354Z 15006KT 10SM FEW045 FEW090 M09/M13 A2987 RMK AO2
        SLP148 T10891128

KVEL 121140Z 1212/1312 12007KT P6SM BKN080
     FM122000 08007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
     FM130200 32005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT080
METAR KVEL 121553Z AUTO 04005KT 7SM -SN SCT016 M09/M14 A2981 RMK AO2
        SNB37 SLP135 P0000 T10891139
SPECI KVEL 121540Z AUTO 05006KT 4SM -SN BKN020 M09/M14 A2980 RMK AO2
       SNB37 P0000 T10891139
METAR KVEL 121453Z AUTO 05005KT 6SM HZ FEW025 OVC055 M10/M14 A2979
        RMK AO2 SLP132 T11001139 51019

METAR KPUC 121553Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR M07/M20 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T10721200
METAR KPUC 121453Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR M10/M20 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T11001200 53014
METAR KPUC 121353Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR M12/M20 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP133
        T11171200

KCNY 121140Z 1212/1312 29007KT P6SM FEW080
     FM121900 29008KT P6SM SKC
     FM130600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 121553Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T10561189
METAR KCNY 121453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M20 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP123
        T10891200 53016
METAR KCNY 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M21 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T11001206


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 02/12/25 16:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9000 FT MSL...250/015
                   9000 FT MSL...317/003
                   8200 FT MSL...307/004
                   8000 FT MSL...299/004
                   7500 FT MSL...303/003
                   6900 FT MSL...241/005
                   6800 FT MSL...279/005
                   6600 FT MSL...226/004

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Winds have been chaotic near light snow showers
this morning, with a south to southwesterly shift becoming the
dominant wind direction. Winds will continue to be chaotic through
around 14Z or so. Any light snow showers will temporarily reduce
visibilities to around 5-6SM at worst. Expect conditions to gradually
improve through the morning, with ceilings above 6000 feet AGL
between 16-18Z.  Additional light snow showers may develop this
afternoon after 19Z, with very temporary reductions in visibility.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Outside of light snow showers
in portions of Salt Lake and Utah Counties, expect light snow
showers to develop this afternoon across northern Utah. Temporary
reductions to MVFR are likely near these snow showers. Conditions
will improve near sunset.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 121120Z 1212/1312 25008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035
     FM121800 26011G18KT P6SM -SN BKN040
     FM130200 23009KT P6SM SCT040=
METAR KEVW 121553Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M17/M19 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T11671194
METAR KEVW 121453Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M18/M22 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T11831217 53004
METAR KEVW 121353Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M18/M21 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T11781211

KRKS 121412Z 1214/1312 08008KT 6SM BR OVC025
     FM121700 27015G25KT P6SM BKN050
     FM130300 27010KT P6SM SCT080
SPECI KRKS 121607Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN019 M19/M21 A2973 RMK AO2
       T11891206
METAR KRKS 121554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT019 M19/M22 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP174
        T11941217
SPECI KRKS 121513Z AUTO 13005KT 9SM FEW014 SCT022 M20/M22 A2972 RMK AO2
       T12001222

KRWL 121503Z 1215/1312 32004KT 2SM -SN OVC028
     FM121700 25010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN050
     FM122100 27015G23KT P6SM BKN050
     FM130200 24016G26KT P6SM FEW050=
METAR KRWL 121553Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR M18/M22 A2971 RMK AO2 SNE17
        SLP158 P0000 T11781217 FZRANO
SPECI KRWL 121524Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT021 M18/M22 A2971 RMK AO2 SNE17
       P0000 T11781222 FZRANO
SPECI KRWL 121513Z AUTO 32003KT 6SM -SN BKN024 M18/M22 A2971 RMK AO2
       P0000 T11831222 FZRANO

KLAR 121147Z 1212/1312 03006KT 4SM -SN BR SCT020 OVC035
     FM121500 34008KT 5SM -SN BR BKN015 PROB30 1215/1218 2SM -SN
      BR
      BKN008
     FM121800 32008KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 BKN035 PROB30
      1220/1224 1SM
      -SHSN
     FM130000 30010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN050
     FM130500 22008KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KLAR 121611Z AUTO 16005KT 4SM -SN BKN028 OVC034 M19/M23 A2965 RMK
       AO2 P0000 T11941228
SPECI KLAR 121605Z AUTO 16005KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC033 M20/M23 A2965 RMK AO2
       P0000 T12001233
METAR KLAR 121553Z AUTO 16004KT 5SM -SN FEW028 BKN033 OVC050 M20/M23
        A2965 RMK AO2 SNE05B52 SLP142 P0000 T12001228

KCYS 121137Z 1212/1312 36012G18KT 5SM -SN BR OVC025
     FM121500 01008KT P6SM OVC040
     FM121900 03008KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040
     FM122200 18006KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 OVC035 PROB30 1222/1302 2SM
      -SHSN BKN008
     FM130200 26009KT P6SM SCT100
SPECI KCYS 121604Z 35012G19KT 10SM SCT029 M18/M25 A2976 RMK AO2
       T11831250
METAR KCYS 121553Z 35012G18KT 10SM BKN029 BKN039 M19/M25 A2976 RMK
        AO2 SLP195 T11891250
METAR KCYS 121453Z 33009KT 10SM BKN045 OVC060 M20/M24 A2976 RMK AO2
        SLP194 60000 T12001239 53015

Riverton (KRIW) 02/12/25 16:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8200 FT MSL...140/001
                   6200 FT MSL...352/004

Cheyenne (KCYS) 02/12/25 16:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...258/027
                  15000 FT MSL...263/027
                  14100 FT MSL...287/025
                  14000 FT MSL...275/024
                  13000 FT MSL...279/021
                  12400 FT MSL...283/020
                  12000 FT MSL...279/017
                  11000 FT MSL...266/012
                  10700 FT MSL...263/009
                  10000 FT MSL...254/004
                   9000 FT MSL...293/004
                   8900 FT MSL...297/004
                   8000 FT MSL...354/009
                   7400 FT MSL...351/010
                   7100 FT MSL...356/013
                   7000 FT MSL...354/013
                   6600 FT MSL...341/010

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1045 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 345 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
VFR conditions at all locations through the entirety of the
period. Some very patchy fog around RIW/LND/RKS for the first
couple of hours but limited in any visibility restrictions
5-6SM. Otherwise, improving skies scattering out into the
afternoon with light winds for most locations. RKS will see 25kt
gusts after 17Z with daytime heating from the west through 03Z.
COD will see the westerly gap flow as depicted with the FV3
after 06Z with 25kts gusts for the remainder of the period into
Thursday morning. Dry conditions expected this period with
increasing snow chances into the next TAF cycle Thursday morning
west of the Divide.
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 1208 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 500 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
Light snow is trending down this morning across the area, but
periods of IFR will remain possible (50% chance) through mid
morning. MVFR CIGs are expected to prevail this morning, with
gradual improvements through the afternoon and evening. A second
round of snow showers is expected to develop in Wyoming this
afternoon. There is about a 30% for a snow shower to impact each
WY terminals, and if this occurs, expect brief IFR conditions.
This is handled with PROB30 groups at this time. Expect clearing
skies this evening winds winds increasing near KRWL.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 121615Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM SCT014 SCT085 OVC090 M16/M20 A2988
       RMK AO2 T11581196
METAR KIBM 121555Z AUTO 35011G14KT 5SM -SN SCT016 BKN095 M16/M19 A2988
       RMK AO2 T11621195
METAR KIBM 121535Z AUTO 35014KT 3SM -SN SCT018 BKN026 OVC100 M16/M19
       A2987 RMK AO2 T11621195

KSNY 121137Z 1212/1312 34012G18KT 4SM -SN BR OVC025
      TEMPO 1212/1214 2SM -SN
     FM122000 34009KT P6SM SCT015 OVC025
     FM130200 23007KT P6SM SCT030
SPECI KSNY 121612Z AUTO 35016KT 3SM BLSN FEW017 BKN030 OVC037 M16/M22
       A2992 RMK AO2 T11561222
METAR KSNY 121553Z AUTO 01016KT 3SM BLSN BKN026 OVC036 M16/M22 A2991 RMK
       AO2 UPB34E47SNB14E34 SLP215 P0000 T11611222
SPECI KSNY 121551Z AUTO 01017KT 2 1/2SM BLSN BKN026 OVC036 M16/M22 A2991
       RMK AO2 UPB34E47SNB14E34 P0000

METAR KOGA 121615Z AUTO 02009KT 2 1/2SM HZ SCT013 OVC019 M13/M17 A3001
       RMK AO2 T11331172
METAR KOGA 121555Z AUTO 02008KT 7SM BKN017 OVC025 M13/M17 A3000 RMK AO2
       T11341175
METAR KOGA 121535Z AUTO 03010KT 4SM -SN BKN015 OVC022 M14/M18 A2998 RMK
       AO2 T11411177

METAR KIML 121553Z AUTO 01011KT 4SM BR SCT044 OVC075 M15/M17 A2997 RMK
       AO2 SLP216 T11501172
METAR KIML 121453Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM OVC065 M16/M18 A2995 RMK AO2 SNE01
       SLP210 P0000 60000 T11611183 51017
SPECI KIML 121401Z AUTO 31008KT 4SM BR OVC065 M17/M19 A2993 RMK AO2
       SNE01 P0000 T11671189

KMCK 121402Z 1214/1312 36008KT 2SM -SN OVC022
     FM121500 36010KT P6SM BKN025
     FM122100 36013KT P6SM BKN035
     FM130000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN035
     FM130900 22008KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KMCK 121618Z AUTO 36013KT 3SM HZ FEW034 SCT042 OVC085 M14/M18
       A3003 RMK AO2 T11391178 $
SPECI KMCK 121607Z AUTO 35012KT 2 1/2SM HZ SCT034 BKN050 OVC085 M14/M18
       A3003 RMK AO2 T11441178 $
METAR KMCK 121553Z AUTO 35012KT 6SM HZ SCT036 BKN049 OVC070 M14/M18
       A3003 RMK AO2 SLP226 T11441183 $

North Platte (KLNX) 02/12/25 16:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...276/020
                  15000 FT MSL...276/019
                  14200 FT MSL...273/017
                  14000 FT MSL...275/017
                  13000 FT MSL...273/013
                  12000 FT MSL...281/013
                  12000 FT MSL...280/013
                  11000 FT MSL...305/010
                  10100 FT MSL...347/010
                  10000 FT MSL...354/010
                   9000 FT MSL...005/012
                   8600 FT MSL...005/012
                   8000 FT MSL...009/012
                   7400 FT MSL...014/012
                   7000 FT MSL...017/013
                   6300 FT MSL...021/014
                   6000 FT MSL...024/015
                   5500 FT MSL...022/016
                   5000 FT MSL...017/016
                   4700 FT MSL...018/017
                   4100 FT MSL...012/016
                   4000 FT MSL...010/015
                   3600 FT MSL...004/013
                   3400 FT MSL...005/013

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1141 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 538 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025
Snow showers persist this morning across western and north central
Nebraska, and begin to taper off from the north and west through the
afternoon. Conditions mostly remain IFR, with brief drops to LIFR
across the region this morning. By early afternoon, conditions begin
to improve to MVFR, with a quick return to VFR by the evening.
Across the north and west, conditions will improve to MVFR and VFR
more quickly, potentially returning to VFR by noon. Guidance has
been struggling with ceilings overnight and there is still
disagreement on timing of improving conditions. May need amendments
for ceilings if conditions change more rapidly than anticipated.
Winds remain light out of the north most of the day, becoming light
and variable overnight.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 121401Z 1214/1312 33009KT P6SM BKN100
     FM122200 36011KT P6SM BKN035
     FM130100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN040
     FM130800 22010KT P6SM SKC

KGCK 121442Z 1215/1312 36015KT 1SM -SN BR FEW010 OVC025
     FM121530 36012KT 5SM -SN BKN025
     FM121700 36012KT P6SM BKN025
     FM122000 35011KT P6SM SCT030
     FM130300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 121554Z 35014KT 3SM -SN BKN050 OVC065 M15/M18 A2997 RMK AO2
       SLP198 P0000 T11501183
SPECI KGCK 121535Z 35012KT 5SM -SN FEW046 OVC055 M15/M18 A2997 RMK AO2
       P0000 T11501183
SPECI KGCK 121523Z 35015KT 2SM -SN FEW039 BKN048 OVC060 M15/M18 A2996
       RMK AO2 P0000 T11501183

METAR KLBL 121556Z AUTO 35014G20KT 9SM -SN OVC046 M12/M14 A2998 RMK AO2
       SLP190 P0000 T11171144 FZRANO
METAR KLBL 121456Z AUTO 36014KT 4SM -SN BR FEW012 SCT021 OVC035 M12/M14
       A2996 RMK AO2 SLP184 P0000 60000 T11221139 51030 FZRANO
SPECI KLBL 121429Z AUTO 01013KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR SCT010 OVC031 M12/M14
       A2995 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO

METAR KEHA 121615Z AUTO 35014KT 10SM SCT012 OVC044 M12/M15 A2996 RMK AO2
       T11201146
METAR KEHA 121555Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM BKN010 OVC044 M13/M15 A2995 RMK AO2
       T11261154
METAR KEHA 121535Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM -SN OVC010 M13/M15 A2995 RMK AO2
       T11291153

Goodland (KGLD) 02/12/25 16:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...284/030
                  13000 FT MSL...291/029
                  12600 FT MSL...293/029
                   7000 FT MSL...334/058
                   6000 FT MSL...335/049
                   5400 FT MSL...344/047
                   5000 FT MSL...346/047
                   4700 FT MSL...346/046

Dodge City (KDDC) 02/12/25 16:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...269/032
                   9700 FT MSL...271/031
                   9000 FT MSL...271/030
                   8200 FT MSL...264/023
                   8000 FT MSL...267/022
                   7000 FT MSL...273/017
                   7000 FT MSL...273/017
                   6000 FT MSL...311/017
                   6000 FT MSL...308/018
                   5100 FT MSL...340/019
                   5000 FT MSL...342/020
                   4400 FT MSL...349/021
                   4000 FT MSL...345/021
                   3600 FT MSL...346/019
                   3200 FT MSL...339/018
                   3000 FT MSL...338/017
                   3000 FT MSL...338/017

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1019 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 300 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
MVFR-IFR conditions associated with low ceilings and reduced
visibility in snow will prevail this morning. Snow will end from
west to east by late morning (15-18Z).. though MVFR ceilings may
persist well into the afternoon. Expect a gradual improvement
to VFR by late afternoon or early evening (~22-03Z). N to NNE
winds at ~10 knots will become light/variable around, or
shortly before, sunset this evening.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1153 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 545 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025
Light snow will continue with visibilities as low as 3-4 miles
in most instances for a few hours this morning, however the
stronger forcing for higher rates is well past the area for this
winter weather episode. Stratus in the MVFR category will
persistthrough the morning as well before better subsidence
develops and scatters out the cloud sin the afternoon. HREF
ceilings below 3000ft probabilities linger fairly high (60-80%)
up around HYS in the midday to afternoon period.


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

KGUY 121410Z 1214/1312 03012KT 4SM -SHSN BR OVC020
     FM122000 01015KT P6SM OVC025
     FM130000 02009KT P6SM OVC040
     FM130600 VRB05KT P6SM BKN080=
SPECI KGUY 121608Z AUTO 35017KT 10SM SCT015 OVC043 M12/M15 A2993 RMK AO2
       T11171150
METAR KGUY 121553Z AUTO 01016KT 9SM BKN014 OVC043 M12/M15 A2993 RMK AO2
       SNE02B31E42 SLP163 P0000 I1000 T11171150
SPECI KGUY 121513Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM FEW013 OVC038 M12/M15 A2993 RMK AO2
       SNE02 P0000 I1000 T11171150

KDHT 121410Z 1214/1312 04015KT 3SM -SHSN BR OVC015
     FM121700 02015KT P6SM OVC015
     FM130000 04011KT P6SM OVC025
     FM130600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT025
METAR KDHT 121553Z AUTO 02015KT 4SM HZ OVC026 M11/M13 A2989 RMK AO2
        SLP151 T11061133 $
METAR KDHT 121453Z AUTO 02015KT 4SM HZ OVC021 M11/M14 A2986 RMK AO2
        SNE29 SLP141 P0000 60000 I3002 T11111139 53017 FZRANO $
SPECI KDHT 121400Z AUTO 01018G25KT 3SM -SN BR SCT012 OVC019 M12/M14
       A2984 RMK AO2 P0000 T11171139 FZRANO $

Amarillo (KAMA) 02/12/25 16:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...239/082
                  28000 FT MSL...243/077
                  26000 FT MSL...244/074
                  25000 FT MSL...244/074
                  24000 FT MSL...246/072
                  12000 FT MSL...259/045
                  11000 FT MSL...273/042
                  10000 FT MSL...266/040
                   8200 FT MSL...272/024
                   8000 FT MSL...263/029
                   7000 FT MSL...259/021
                   6500 FT MSL...249/010
                   6000 FT MSL...335/002
                   5000 FT MSL...013/018
                   4800 FT MSL...017/018
                   4600 FT MSL...013/019
                   4000 FT MSL...010/020
                   4000 FT MSL...012/020

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 525 AM CST Wed Feb 12 2025
Light wintry precipitation in the form of freezing drizzle and/or
snow will continue for a few more hours at the terminals. Low
level clouds leading to LIFR to MVFR ceilings will remain in place
through much of the day today before beginning to lift and clear
out late in this TAF issuance. Winds have already turned
northerly behind a front at KDHT/KGUY and KAMA will follow
shortly. Winds will increase into the 10 to 15 kt range this
afternoon before becoming light and variable overnight tonight.
Muscha


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

KFMN 121128Z 1212/1312 28010KT P6SM FEW100
     FM121800 28015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM130200 30006KT P6SM SKC
     FM131100 09006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 121553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M20 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP087 T10281200
METAR KFMN 121453Z 27003KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP086 T10561194
        51022
METAR KFMN 121353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M21 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP080 T10781206

METAR KSKX 121556Z AUTO 28015G21KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP060
        T10221150 FZRANO
METAR KSKX 121456Z AUTO 27010G17KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T10501144 51024 FZRANO
METAR KSKX 121356Z AUTO 25015KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP059
        T10501128 FZRANO

KLVS 121432Z 1215/1312 24010KT P6SM SCT010
     FM121600 24014G24KT P6SM FEW250
     FM121800 25024G36KT P6SM SKC
     FM130200 20011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLVS 121553Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP031
        T00001128 $
METAR KLVS 121453Z AUTO 22014G19KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP037
        T10221106 51020 $
METAR KLVS 121353Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP040
        T10611122 $

METAR KRTN 121553Z AUTO 08005KT 7SM OVC014 M08/M11 A2966 RMK AO2 SNB31E43
        SLP073 P0000 T10781111
METAR KRTN 121453Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM OVC014 M09/M12 A2965 RMK AO2 SLP072
        60000 T10891117 53023
METAR KRTN 121353Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM OVC013 M09/M11 A2962 RMK AO2 SLP061
        T10891111

METAR KCAO 121555Z AUTO 01017KT 10SM OVC025 M12/M14 A2981 RMK AO2 SNE1459
        SLP143 P0000 T11221139
METAR KCAO 121455Z AUTO 01014KT 8SM -SN OVC024 M13/M14 A2978 RMK AO2
        SNB24 SLP136 P0000 60000 T11331144 53024
METAR KCAO 121355Z AUTO 02017KT 10SM OVC020 M13/M15 A2975 RMK AO2 UPB41E43SNE32
        SLP124 P0000 T11331150

Albuquerque (KABX) 02/12/25 16:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...038/004
                  17100 FT MSL...280/015
                  15000 FT MSL...262/027
                  14800 FT MSL...268/024
                  13000 FT MSL...283/029
                  13000 FT MSL...281/033
                  12000 FT MSL...284/020
                  11000 FT MSL...294/019
                  10000 FT MSL...284/013
                   9000 FT MSL...272/020
                   6500 FT MSL...318/004
                   6200 FT MSL...310/005

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1140 UTC Wednesday, February 12, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 428 AM MST Wed Feb 12 2025
Low stratus clouds and a wintry mix of precipitation are ongoing
over the eastern tier of New Mexico early this morning with VLIFR
to IFR conditions (ceilings of 200 to 1000 ft). These low clouds
and the associated precipitation will erode away in some east
central areas such as KCVN, KSXU, and nearby areas through the
late morning, but low clouds will persist into the afternoon over
much of northeastern New Mexico (KRTN, KCAO) into the afternoon
hours. Areas near KTCC will be right on the fringe with a couple
to a few hours of clearing late in the afternoon and evening
before the next cold front surges in. This front will reintroduce
scattered to broken low clouds and some areas of drizzle and
freezing fog late Wednesday night into Thursday morning. Winds
will also pose aviation hazards today with gusty conditions area-
wide. Strongest gusts of 35 to 45 kt will be found in central
areas of the state, and especially over and near the central
mountains and highlands (KCQC, K0E0, KSRR) this afternoon.

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

DATA BASED ON 121200Z
VALID 121800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2614-19 2829-24 3045-32 3152-44 315847 315548 304845
BCE                      2932-16 2954-28 3063-39 306948 307549 306648
LND              2409-22 2915-28 2830-36 2841-46 303851 304347 293644
RKS              2611    2820-27 2835-33 2844-45 294651 295046 283843
GJT              2511-16 2724-22 2939-32 2948-43 295748 295947 275546
FMN              2820-12 2833-17 2858-28 2870-38 287448 287148 276747
ABQ              2819-07 2844-14 2856-24 2775-34 277349 277452 277648
MBW              9900    2719-27 2732-36 2844-45 274351 274347 265044
DEN              3107-21 2825-23 2738-32 2745-43 265050 265546 255644
PUB              2910-19 2733-20 2736-30 2746-42 266847 266846 256045
ALS                      2720-18 2845-30 2869-40 267547 267047 266546
TCC      1011    2834-08 2848-11 2658-23 2581-32 257849 257952 257349
BFF      3605    3310-23 2821-26 2635-37 2640-44 254051 255247 255845
GLD      3414    3420-19 2830-20 2540-30 2446-42 247547 247146 247046
GCK      3217-16 2728-15 2641-16 2454-27 2478-36 740247 248850 247348
GAG      3210-11 2733-08 2638-14 2467-22 2493-31 730747 731254 238351
AMA      3005    2740-07 2747-12 2564-21 2481-32 239148 249453 257150
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DATA BASED ON 121200Z
VALID 130000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2614-17 3129-21 3352-28 3267-37 328349 318155 315951
BCE                      2932-15 3150-24 3167-34 317848 316953 296352
LND              2810-19 3016-27 3229-35 3346-43 327147 327549 316149
RKS              2821    2828-27 3041-34 3252-41 328146 327850 306250
GJT              2619-13 2830-20 2953-32 3061-40 328646 318450 306648
FMN              2723-08 2742-16 2957-28 2975-39 308246 307948 287149
ABQ              2726-04 2728-13 2854-25 2867-36 289046 289348 288350
MBW              2720    2727-27 2841-37 2849-45 305049 305647 305546
DEN              2511-18 2728-21 2745-33 2760-45 286048 286147 286345
PUB              9900-17 2741-18 2747-32 2762-43 277246 276546 276946
ALS                      2729-17 2947-30 2868-41 287747 287447 287646
TCC      1008    2638-04 2645-13 2763-25 2674-35 269247 269148 267948
BFF      9900    3018-22 2935-27 2741-36 2750-45 274750 275247 276146
GLD      0111    3220-17 2936-22 2747-31 2753-44 267247 267047 266844
GCK      3513-17 3124-14 2939-19 2749-29 2671-40 258747 258247 257345
GAG      3221-11 2835-10 2844-15 2667-25 2584-34 259647 259049 258447
AMA      3309    2647-06 2848-13 2761-24 2579-34 269046 259148 258149
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DATA BASED ON 121200Z
VALID 131200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1809    2319-09 2425-13 2737-22 2850-33 308249 308259 297458
BCE                      2524-09 2949-19 2968-30 317148 307757 296859
LND              2814-11 2926-14 3044-26 3064-37 307853 308359 307557
RKS              2623    2829-15 3043-24 3058-36 307951 308658 307358
GJT              2412-11 2724-13 2948-22 2956-34 297149 297458 297657
FMN              2813-07 2826-11 2847-20 2961-30 287047 286956 277657
ABQ              2914-06 2828-08 2849-18 2859-29 277547 277955 278057
MBW              2749    3042-17 3052-28 3175-38 318752 308356 307154
DEN              2930-11 3033-14 3053-26 3076-37 308851 298555 297454
PUB              2926-10 3041-12 3054-24 2971-35 298050 298755 288456
ALS                      2930-12 2950-20 2966-32 298048 288257 288157
TCC      2313    2827-06 2936-08 2855-20 2970-31 298446 279656 289156
BFF      2830    2923-17 2939-20 3155-30 3172-40 307952 307553 296851
GLD      2619    3023-16 3040-20 3064-28 3079-37 298949 288252 287951
GCK      2912-11 3025-13 2942-18 2969-25 2984-36 299149 279552 288351
GAG      3116-10 2933-09 2844-16 2871-22 2887-33 278949 279752 269152
AMA      2413    2830-06 2937-11 2864-20 2768-33 288546 770052 279054
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