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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2245 MDT Wednesday, August 13, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 140356Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP074
        T02780044 $
METAR KFNL 140256Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP069
        T02670083 53008 $
METAR KFNL 140156Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP060
        T03060033 $

METAR KGXY 140356Z 05005KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 15045/0317
        WSHFT 0328 SLP091 T02670056
SPECI KGXY 140348Z 02008KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
       15045/0317 WSHFT 0328
METAR KGXY 140256Z 13011KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP082 T03000050
        53006

METAR KLMO 140435Z AUTO 30005KT 7SM CLR 25/06 A3000 RMK AO2 T02470056
METAR KLMO 140415Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3000 RMK AO2 T02410069
METAR KLMO 140355Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A2998 RMK AO2 T02550059

METAR KBDU 140435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 140415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 140355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 140435Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM BKN170 25/04 A2995 RMK AO2 T02490044
METAR KEIK 140415Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM SCT170 BKN190 25/04 A2996 RMK
        AO2 T02490038
METAR KEIK 140355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN170 BKN190 24/05 A2996 RMK AO2
       T02450050

KBJC 132336Z 1400/1424 VRB06KT P6SM BKN110 BKN220 PROB30 1400/1402
      VRB20G38KT -SHRA BKN090
     FM140400 23007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
     FM140800 32007KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
     FM141200 24006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM141700 07006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220
     FM142000 24009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220 PROB30 1422/1424
      VRB25G40KT -SHRA BKN100
METAR KBJC 140435Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 140415Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 140250Z 25007KT 10SM SKC 27/00 A3001

KDEN 140155Z 1402/1506 20015KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150 PROB30 1402/1403
      VRB16G32KT -SHRA BKN110
     FM140300 21012KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
     FM141200 24007KT P6SM FEW220
     FM141700 01006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220
     FM142000 10009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220 PROB30 1422/1501
      VRB25G40KT -SHRA BKN100
     FM150200 14008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
METAR KDEN 140353Z 17006KT 10SM SCT150 SCT220 27/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP060
        T02670033
METAR KDEN 140253Z 23007KT 10SM FEW110 BKN150 BKN220 29/02 A2998 RMK
        AO2 PK WND 20026/0155 SLP053 T02890017 53002
METAR KDEN 140153Z 20016G29KT 10SM FEW110 BKN150 BKN220 31/02 A2996
        RMK AO2 PK WND 20029/0147 SLP052 T03110022


KBKF 140100Z 1401/1507 VRB06KT 9999 SCT100 BKN140 QNH2998INS
      BECMG 1403/1404 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 SCT140 QNH3003INS
      BECMG 1420/1421 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3002INS TX36/1421Z
      TN19/1411Z
METAR KBKF 140358Z 19017KT 10SM FEW150 28/02 A3001 RMK AO2A SLP054
        T02760019
METAR KBKF 140258Z 18010KT 10SM BKN160 BKN180 30/01 A2999 RMK AO2A
        PK WND 25026/02 SLP051 T02960011 50006
METAR KBKF 140158Z 22008KT 10SM SCT120 BKN140 BKN180 32/M05 A2997 RMK
        AO2A SLP048 T03241046

KAPA 132336Z 1400/1424 33006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 BKN220 PROB30
      1400/1402 VRB20G38KT -SHRA BKN100
     FM140200 16008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
     FM140500 19010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220
     FM141200 23006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM141700 01006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220
     FM142000 08009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220 PROB30 1422/1424
      VRB25G40KT -SHRA BKN100
METAR KAPA 140353Z 19010KT 10SM BKN140 BKN220 27/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP081
        T02670033
METAR KAPA 140253Z 19007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN220 26/03 A3003 RMK
        AO2 SLP081 T02610033 51007
METAR KAPA 140153Z 00000KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 31/00 A3003 RMK
        AO2 SLP078 VIRGA T03060000

METAR KMNH 140435Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 140415Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 140355Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 140435Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 140415Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE
METAR KFMM 140355Z AUTO 12007G13KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A2994 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 140430Z AUTO 21012G23KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NE
METAR KSTK 140410Z AUTO 18012G17KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 140350Z AUTO 16015G20KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2988 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 140353Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP077
        T02390128
METAR KAKO 140253Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP077
        T02560111 53012
SPECI KAKO 140215Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
       T02610111

METAR KLIC 140355Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP093
        T02170117
METAR KLIC 140255Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP091
        T02060111 53003
METAR KLIC 140155Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T02330117

METAR KHEQ 140435Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE
METAR KHEQ 140415Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE
METAR KHEQ 140355Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A2991 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 140434Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 140414Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE
METAR K2V6 140354Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A2993 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 140435Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NE
METAR K2V5 140415Z AUTO 17016G22KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 140355Z AUTO 17014G20KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2990 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 140353Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T02280128
METAR KITR 140253Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP087
        T02330133 53003
METAR KITR 140153Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP084
        T02560133

Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2025
Fort Collins - 06:09:34 MDT / 20:00:34 MDT
Denver       - 06:10:42 MDT / 19:58:35 MDT
Sterling     - 06:01:58 MDT / 19:53:20 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/14/25 04:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...335/029
                  14500 FT MSL...335/027
                  14000 FT MSL...333/025
                  13000 FT MSL...331/025
                  12600 FT MSL...331/024
                  12000 FT MSL...327/021
                  11200 FT MSL...315/021
                  11000 FT MSL...318/021
                  10000 FT MSL...280/017
                  10000 FT MSL...289/019
                   9000 FT MSL...258/022
                   8900 FT MSL...257/023
                   8100 FT MSL...233/024
                   8000 FT MSL...234/025
                   7300 FT MSL...216/028
                   7000 FT MSL...212/031
                   6600 FT MSL...212/030
                   6200 FT MSL...204/033
                   6000 FT MSL...202/031
                   5900 FT MSL...200/031

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0135 UTC Thursday, August 14, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Friday/...
Issued at 726 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Fairly strong southeasterlies are blowing this evening at DIA.
Similar to last evening`s winds at this time. Also similar to last
night, model`s have low level winds at DIA going due southerly by
around 05Z. However, the radar is showing another outflow boundary
to come to DIA in the next hour with southwesterlies behind it. I
may keep a PROB30 group in for variable winds in an hour or two
longer. Normal drainage winds should eventually win out, but it
could take a while. There should be no ceiling issues overnight.


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

METAR K4BM 140435Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 16/M03 A3061 RMK
        AO2
METAR K4BM 140415Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 16/M03 A3061 RMK
        AO2
METAR K4BM 140355Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM OVC110 17/M03 A3061 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 140355Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02170038
METAR KAFF 140255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02450032 53006
METAR KAFF 140155Z 17006KT 10SM FEW140 25/02 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP095
       T02540021

KCOS 132325Z 1323/1424 19010G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
      TEMPO 1400/1401 VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM140200 09005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM140800 36005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141800 16008KT P6SM BKN250
      TEMPO 1420/1424 16010G20KT
METAR KCOS 140354Z 06004KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP108 T02280044
        $
METAR KCOS 140254Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP102 T02500044
        53005 $
METAR KCOS 140154Z 13006KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 27/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02670044 $

METAR KABH 140355Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP115
        T02250093
METAR KABH 140255Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02270064 51004
METAR KABH 140155Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02330078

METAR KFLY 140435Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM 21/05 A3021 RMK AO2 T02050050
METAR KFLY 140415Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM 21/05 A3020 RMK AO2 T02080045
METAR KFLY 140355Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM 21/04 A3020 RMK AO2 T02120036

KFCS 140400Z 1404/1510 33009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3006INS
      BECMG 1417/1418 14009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3002INS
      TEMPO 1422/1502 16015G25KT VCTS BKN100CB 520009
      BECMG 1502/1503 27009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3006INS
      BECMG 1506/1507 33009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3007INS TX34/1421Z
      TN15/1412Z
METAR KFCS 140355Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T02640016 $
METAR KFCS 140255Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T02740017 50006 $
METAR KFCS 140155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT150 BKN180 26/05 A3004 RMK
        AO2 SLP108 T02580048 $

KPUB 132320Z 1400/1424 12012KT P6SM SKC
     FM140200 08008KT P6SM SCT130 SCT250
     FM140700 32004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141800 10005KT P6SM BKN250
     FM142100 14009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM142200 16012G20KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KPUB 140353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP083
        T02440061
METAR KPUB 140253Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP078 T02560056
        53005
METAR KPUB 140153Z 09006KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP074 T02940044

METAR KVTP 140435Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 140415Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 140355Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR A3059 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 140354Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T02220072
METAR KTAD 140254Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T02220100 53006
METAR KTAD 140154Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP088
       T02560089


METAR KLAA 140353Z AUTO 16017G23KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP074
        T02720133
METAR KLAA 140253Z AUTO 16015G23KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP073
        T02890133 53004
METAR KLAA 140153Z AUTO 15015G27KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 16029/0109 SLP074 T03060133

METAR KSPD 140356Z AUTO 17012KT 24/14 A3003 RMK AO1 SLP095 T02390144
METAR KSPD 140256Z AUTO 16013KT 26/14 A3002 RMK AO1 SLP091 T02610139
        53011
METAR KSPD 140156Z AUTO 15012KT 27/13 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP090 T02720133

Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2025
Burlington - 06:00:43 MDT / 19:47:03 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:11:59 MDT / 19:54:33 MDT
Lamar      - 06:04:18 MDT / 19:46:13 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 08/14/25 04:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...301/025
                  17000 FT MSL...333/025
                  16000 FT MSL...323/023
                  15000 FT MSL...332/020
                  14300 FT MSL...335/013
                  14000 FT MSL...333/015
                  13000 FT MSL...348/014
                  12400 FT MSL...352/009
                  12000 FT MSL...347/005
                  11000 FT MSL...196/013
                  10800 FT MSL...039/004
                  10000 FT MSL...189/018
                   9600 FT MSL...191/006
                   9000 FT MSL...189/017
                   8600 FT MSL...184/014
                   8000 FT MSL...191/018
                   7700 FT MSL...194/020
                   7000 FT MSL...195/023
                   7000 FT MSL...191/023
                   6400 FT MSL...182/023
                   6000 FT MSL...177/024
                   5900 FT MSL...175/023
                   5700 FT MSL...162/023

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2312 UTC Wednesday, August 13, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 511 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
VFR conditions are near certain the next 24 hours at all 3 taf
sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. WInds will generally be light and
diurnally driven.


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

METAR KCAG 140353Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T01780050
METAR KCAG 140253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T02110000 53006
METAR KCAG 140153Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T02560033

METAR KHDN 140356Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T02060017 $
METAR KHDN 140256Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP111
        T02441011 53007 $
METAR KHDN 140156Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP105
        T02780000 $

METAR KSBS 140435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3016 RMK AO1 T01771001
METAR KSBS 140415Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3015 RMK AO1 T02101015
METAR KSBS 140355Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3015 RMK AO1 T02151012

METAR KC07 140435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 140415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 140355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3051 RMK AO2


METAR KEEO 140353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T01831011 $
METAR KEEO 140253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T02441017 53006 $
METAR KEEO 140153Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP085
        T03061072 $

METAR K20V 140435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR CLR A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 140415Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR CLR A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 140355Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR CLR A3022 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 140435Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 T01571020
METAR KGNB 140415Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
        NE T01771028
METAR KGNB 140355Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 T01801023

METAR K0CO 140435Z AUTO 29015KT 10SM SCT110 11/M05 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 140415Z AUTO 29016KT 10SM SCT120 11/M05 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 140355Z AUTO 29016KT 10SM OVC120 11/M06 A3068 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 140430Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT120 16/M06 A3053 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NE
METAR KC99 140410Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT120 16/M06 A3053 RMK AO2 LTG
        DSNT NE
METAR KC99 140350Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3053 RMK AO2

KGJT 132328Z 1400/1424 29009KT P6SM FEW130
     FM140300 02005KT P6SM SKC
     FM140600 12009KT P6SM SKC
     FM141800 23008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KGJT 140353Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP066
        T02721061
METAR KGJT 140253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP062 T02891044
        55000
METAR KGJT 140153Z 32005KT 10SM CLR 35/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP052 T03501044

KRIL 132328Z 1400/1424 25008G18KT P6SM FEW120
     FM140100 23006KT P6SM SKC
     FM140400 12004KT 6SM FU FEW150
     FM141200 VRB03KT 6SM FU FEW150
     FM141800 33005KT P6SM FEW150
     FM142100 26011G20KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KRIL 140353Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP096
        T02441039
METAR KRIL 140253Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T02671033 53004
METAR KRIL 140153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP083
        T03111011

METAR K5SM 140434Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 140414Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3056 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
METAR K5SM 140354Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 15/M09 A3056 RMK AO2

KEGE 132328Z 1400/1424 04006KT P6SM SCT100
     FM140100 26008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM140300 11004KT P6SM FEW120
     FM141200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW130
     FM142000 24012G20KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KEGE 140356Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T02060000 $
METAR KEGE 140256Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T02331011 53002 $
METAR KEGE 140156Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T02720006 $

KASE 132328Z 1400/1424 32005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM140200 21007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
     FM141500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM141800 32008G18KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250 PROB30 1420/1424
      VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN110CB
METAR KASE 140353Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP113
        T01721011
METAR KASE 140253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T01891006 53007
METAR KASE 140153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T02391033

METAR KCCU 140435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 140415Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 140355Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3066 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 140353Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T01111050
METAR KLXV 140253Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T01391050 53007
METAR KLXV 140153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP135
        T01941056

Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2025
Rangely           - 06:25:17 MDT / 20:14:31 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:26:14 MDT / 20:11:46 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:16:43 MDT / 20:07:26 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/14/25 04:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...089/001
                  28000 FT MSL...101/001
                  26000 FT MSL...119/001
                  25000 FT MSL...118/001
                  24000 FT MSL...113/003
                  22000 FT MSL...191/002
                  20000 FT MSL...021/003
                  19000 FT MSL...025/003
                  18000 FT MSL...043/001
                  18000 FT MSL...355/003
                  17000 FT MSL...350/025
                  16300 FT MSL...343/010
                  16000 FT MSL...343/024
                  15000 FT MSL...344/022
                  14600 FT MSL...333/018
                  14000 FT MSL...336/019
                  13000 FT MSL...341/022
                  12900 FT MSL...339/022
                  12000 FT MSL...339/023
                  11100 FT MSL...334/022
                  11000 FT MSL...342/021
                  10400 FT MSL...343/021
                  10300 FT MSL...326/022
                  10100 FT MSL...342/019

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0223 UTC Thursday, August 14, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Few to scattered mid-level clouds are occurring across most of
the region with minimal impacts expected. The greatest concern
this evening will be gusty winds from thunderstorms near KVEL.
Tomorrow afternoon, gusty outflow winds up to 25 kts will
become more widespread with an increased chance for showers and
thunderstorms. KASE, KTEX, and KGUC will see the greatest
chances for rainfall.


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

METAR KAJZ 140435Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 T02181013
METAR KAJZ 140415Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3003 RMK AO2 T02221004
METAR KAJZ 140355Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3002 RMK AO2
       T02371059

KMTJ 132328Z 1400/1424 34008KT P6SM FEW130
     FM140300 14011KT P6SM FEW120
     FM141000 14006KT P6SM SCT150
     FM141700 34007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KMTJ 140353Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T02330011
METAR KMTJ 140253Z AUTO 14006KT 9SM CLR 25/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP095
        T02500033 53002
METAR KMTJ 140153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP089
        T02940033

METAR KGUC 140356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T01780011 $
METAR KGUC 140256Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP153
        T02061006 53006 $
METAR KGUC 140156Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T02440050 $

METAR K7BM 140432Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 20/M02 A3047 RMK
        AO2
METAR K7BM 140412Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 20/M02 A3047 RMK
        AO2 LTG DSNT NE
METAR K7BM 140352Z AUTO 14008G14KT 10SM OVC110 21/M02 A3046 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 140435Z AUTO 31006KT SCT085 BKN110 21/M02 A3030 RMK AO2
        T02111017 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 140415Z AUTO 28005KT SCT120 23/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 T02251021
        PWINO
METAR KAEJ 140355Z AUTO 20003KT SCT120 22/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 T02191026
        PWINO

METAR KANK 140435Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM BKN130 22/00 A3022 RMK AO2 T02220001
        $
METAR KANK 140415Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM BKN130 BKN160 25/M00 A3022 RMK
        AO2 T02461002 $
METAR KANK 140355Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 24/00 A3020 RMK AO2
       T02430002 $

METAR KMYP 140435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 15/M04 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 140415Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 15/M05 A3074 RMK
        AO2
METAR KMYP 140355Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT110 15/M05 A3074 RMK AO2


KTEX 132328Z 1400/1424 29007KT P6SM BKN100
     FM140200 14005KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
     FM141800 20006KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1418/1424 VRB15G25KT
      -TSRA
      BKN100CB
METAR KTEX 140435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 18/00 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 140415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 18/00 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 140355Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT120 19/00 A3042 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 140435Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3030 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 140415Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3030 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 140355Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3030 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 140353Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02060022
METAR KCEZ 140253Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP100
        T02441006 53002
METAR KCEZ 140153Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP097
        T02940039

KDRO 132328Z 1400/1424 24006KT P6SM FEW130
     FM140400 VRB03KT 6SM FU FEW140
     FM141800 20006KT P6SM FEW140
     FM142000 24009KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KDRO 140353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP110
        T02440022
METAR KDRO 140253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02721017 53002
METAR KDRO 140153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP106
        T02891011

METAR KPSO 140435Z AUTO 28002KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 140415Z AUTO 08001KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 140355Z AUTO 36001KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3028 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 140435Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 13/M02 A3069 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCPW 140415Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 13/M02 A3069 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCPW 140355Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 13/M02 A3068 RMK
        AO2

KALS 132320Z 1400/1424 23010KT P6SM SKC
     FM140200 18005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
     FM140700 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KALS 140352Z AUTO 21004KT 9SM CLR 17/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T01670050
METAR KALS 140252Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP142
        T01670056 55001
METAR KALS 140152Z AUTO 19006KT 8SM CLR 22/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T02170044

Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2025
Vail    - 06:16:26 MDT / 20:04:00 MDT
Durango - 06:26:41 MDT / 20:05:51 MDT
Alamosa - 06:18:23 MDT / 19:58:11 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/14/25 04:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...089/001
                  28000 FT MSL...101/001
                  26000 FT MSL...119/001
                  25000 FT MSL...118/001
                  24000 FT MSL...113/003
                  22000 FT MSL...191/002
                  20000 FT MSL...021/003
                  19000 FT MSL...025/003
                  18000 FT MSL...043/001
                  18000 FT MSL...355/003
                  17000 FT MSL...350/025
                  16300 FT MSL...343/010
                  16000 FT MSL...343/024
                  15000 FT MSL...344/022
                  14600 FT MSL...333/018
                  14000 FT MSL...336/019
                  13000 FT MSL...341/022
                  12900 FT MSL...339/022
                  12000 FT MSL...339/023
                  11100 FT MSL...334/022
                  11000 FT MSL...342/021
                  10400 FT MSL...343/021
                  10300 FT MSL...326/022
                  10100 FT MSL...342/019

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0223 UTC Thursday, August 14, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Few to scattered mid-level clouds are occurring across most of
the region with minimal impacts expected. The greatest concern
this evening will be gusty winds from thunderstorms near KVEL.
Tomorrow afternoon, gusty outflow winds up to 25 kts will
become more widespread with an increased chance for showers and
thunderstorms. KASE, KTEX, and KGUC will see the greatest
chances for rainfall.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 132324Z 1400/1424 26010KT P6SM FEW150
     FM140500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
     FM141800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KPGA 140353Z AUTO 24008G15KT 10SM CLR 34/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T03390011
METAR KPGA 140253Z AUTO 25008KT 200V270 10SM CLR 35/01 A2995 RMK AO2
        SLP060 T03500006 53007
METAR KPGA 140153Z AUTO 25006G14KT 10SM CLR 36/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP055
        T03610006

METAR KRQE 140353Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T02440011
METAR KRQE 140253Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP102
        60000 T02500017 51019
METAR KRQE 140153Z AUTO 16009G23KT 10SM BKN110 26/03 A3021 RMK AO2
        PK WND 17038/0102 WSHFT 0043 RAB02E16 SLP111 P0000 T02610028

Flagstaff (KFSX) 08/14/25 04:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  29000 FT MSL...264/003
                  24000 FT MSL...127/008
                  23000 FT MSL...113/009
                  22000 FT MSL...107/019
                  21000 FT MSL...095/022
                  20000 FT MSL...092/026
                  19000 FT MSL...051/017
                  18700 FT MSL...050/017
                  18000 FT MSL...075/022
                  17000 FT MSL...062/017
                  16000 FT MSL...066/017
                  13000 FT MSL...005/018
                  12000 FT MSL...324/017
                  11900 FT MSL...310/016
                  11000 FT MSL...312/021
                  10800 FT MSL...321/024
                  10000 FT MSL...316/024
                  10000 FT MSL...316/025
                   9200 FT MSL...311/023
                   9000 FT MSL...313/022
                   8600 FT MSL...314/022
                   8000 FT MSL...265/015
                   7900 FT MSL...232/016
                   7500 FT MSL...293/016

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0430 UTC Thursday, August 14, 2025

.AVIATION...Thursday 14/06Z through Friday 15/06Z...VFR Conditions
with scattered to numerous thunderstorms redeveloping area wide
after 18Z Thursday. Smoke may impact areas around KGCN and KPGA
throughout the TAF period. Winds light and variable or terrain
driven tonight. Winds Thursday SW 10-15kts, gusts to 20kts. Gusty
erratic winds possible near thunderstorms.
OUTLOOK...Friday 15/06Z through Sunday 17/06Z...Mainly VFR
conditions with scattered thunderstorms likely across the region
each day between 18Z and 03Z. Smoke and haze may impact areas
around KGCN and PGA as well. Winds SW 10-15kts, gusts 20-25kts
daytime, light and variable or terrain driven overnight. Gusty
erratic winds possible near thunderstorms.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 140234Z 1403/1506 34009KT P6SM SCT150 SCT200
     FM140500 15007KT P6SM SCT150 SCT200
     FM142000 32008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 PROB30 1421/1501
      27020G35KT -SHRA BKN120
     FM150400 15006KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KSLC 140354Z 27008KT 10SM BKN170 BKN220 29/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP073
        T02940061
METAR KSLC 140254Z 35010KT 10SM FEW160 SCT200 29/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP071
        VIRGA DU ALQDS T02890078 53011
METAR KSLC 140154Z 34017KT 9SM FEW100 BKN160 BKN250 32/08 A2990 RMK AO2
       PK WND 34029/0109 SLP061 VIRGA BLDU ALQDS T03170078

KVEL 132338Z 1400/1424 30006KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
     FM140400 34007KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM141200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200
     FM142000 25008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
METAR KVEL 140353Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP078
        T02670039
METAR KVEL 140253Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP080
        T02440072 55003
METAR KVEL 140153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP074
        T03170044

METAR KPUC 140353Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP069
        T02561050
METAR KPUC 140253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T02561044 55001
METAR KPUC 140153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP051
        T03221033

KCNY 132338Z 1400/1424 27005KT P6SM SKC
     FM140300 21006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM140900 14005KT P6SM SCT200
     FM141500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200
     FM142100 26008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
METAR KCNY 140353Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP059
        T02831067
METAR KCNY 140253Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP052
        T03111067 55003
METAR KCNY 140153Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP052
        T03441061


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 08/14/25 04:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...235/023
                  26000 FT MSL...231/022
                  25000 FT MSL...232/029
                  24000 FT MSL...234/025
                  22000 FT MSL...241/026
                  20400 FT MSL...297/010
                  20000 FT MSL...230/023
                  19000 FT MSL...226/019
                  18000 FT MSL...230/024
                  17000 FT MSL...226/017
                  16000 FT MSL...230/018
                  12100 FT MSL...292/015
                  12000 FT MSL...302/022
                  11000 FT MSL...325/022
                  10000 FT MSL...316/028
                   9800 FT MSL...312/027
                   9000 FT MSL...319/025
                   9000 FT MSL...308/021
                   8200 FT MSL...309/025
                   8000 FT MSL...306/025
                   7500 FT MSL...311/026
                   7000 FT MSL...307/023
                   6900 FT MSL...310/020
                   6800 FT MSL...314/025
                   6600 FT MSL...312/019


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 140245Z 1403/1424 34011KT P6SM FEW120
     FM140400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
     FM140600 18008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN150
     FM141700 24014G24KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150 PROB30 1421/1424
      VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100=
METAR KEVW 140353Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T02060006
METAR KEVW 140253Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3018 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        0143 SLP114 T02220011 53004
SPECI KEVW 140203Z AUTO 36016G25KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3016 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       0143 T02560006

KRKS 132328Z 1400/1424 27020G34KT P6SM SCT110 SCT150
     FM140200 25008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
     FM140600 22005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM141800 24015G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT120
METAR KRKS 140354Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
        32028/0314 WSHFT 0311 SLP111 T02280000
SPECI KRKS 140331Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32028/0314 WSHFT 0311 T02390000
METAR KRKS 140254Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM FEW100 27/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 26040/0226 SLP100 T02671011 55000

KRWL 140202Z 1402/1424 30012G22KT P6SM SCT120
     FM140400 27011KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 25015G25KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KRWL 140353Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T01781006
METAR KRWL 140253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3013 RMK AO2 RAE0155
        SLP095 P0000 60000 T02000000 51004
METAR KRWL 140153Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM -RA CLR 26/01 A3012 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24028/0114 RAB48 SLP088 P0000 T02610006

KLAR 132320Z 1400/1424 31016G28KT P6SM SCT120
     FM140200 24007KT P6SM SKC
     FM140800 19008KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 30010G20KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KLAR 140353Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP090
        T01780006
METAR KLAR 140253Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP086
        T02000006 53007
METAR KLAR 140153Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP087
        T02440000

KCYS 132320Z 1400/1424 32015G25KT P6SM SCT120
     FM140200 26008KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 32010G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 140353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP079
        T02330028
METAR KCYS 140253Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP068
        T02610006 53009
METAR KCYS 140153Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP067
        T02890000

Riverton (KRIW) 08/14/25 04:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...297/025
                  15000 FT MSL...317/027
                  14000 FT MSL...288/022
                  13000 FT MSL...292/028
                  12700 FT MSL...295/030
                  12000 FT MSL...300/031
                  11200 FT MSL...302/033
                  11000 FT MSL...303/034
                  10000 FT MSL...310/035
                  10000 FT MSL...308/033
                   9000 FT MSL...323/033
                   8900 FT MSL...316/032
                   8200 FT MSL...329/031
                   8000 FT MSL...333/032
                   7400 FT MSL...340/032
                   7000 FT MSL...353/032
                   6700 FT MSL...345/033
                   6200 FT MSL...006/035
                   6000 FT MSL...006/033
                   6000 FT MSL...009/034

Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/14/25 04:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...282/025
                  25000 FT MSL...276/025
                  24000 FT MSL...264/031
                  23000 FT MSL...267/023
                  22000 FT MSL...261/021
                  21000 FT MSL...254/029
                  20000 FT MSL...254/019
                  20000 FT MSL...257/019
                  19000 FT MSL...259/022
                  18000 FT MSL...257/025
                  16000 FT MSL...253/020
                  14000 FT MSL...297/019
                  13200 FT MSL...317/031
                  13000 FT MSL...323/029
                  12000 FT MSL...325/030
                  11700 FT MSL...325/031
                  11000 FT MSL...326/029
                  10500 FT MSL...329/029
                  10000 FT MSL...333/028
                   9500 FT MSL...333/028
                   9000 FT MSL...337/025
                   8600 FT MSL...337/026
                   8000 FT MSL...342/025
                   7900 FT MSL...342/024
                   7300 FT MSL...348/025
                   7000 FT MSL...051/015
                   6700 FT MSL...077/008
                   6500 FT MSL...144/005

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0343 UTC Thursday, August 14, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 941 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms producing gusty winds
of 30 to 40kts have continued through much of the evening. These
will continue to decrease in coverage to start the period, with
gusty outflow winds still lingering at KCOD and KWRL for the first
0.5 to 2.5 hours of the period. Light winds and FEW to SCT high
clouds will then prevail at all terminals overnight. Widespread
showers and isolated thunderstorms return Thursday afternoon by
around 20Z to 22Z. Gusty outflow winds of 30 to 40kts will again be
the primary concern with any showers and storms. Shower and
thunderstorm coverage will start to wane around 02Z for most
terminals, but similarly to tonight, lingering activity could
continue through the end of the period. KJAC and KCOD will see the
least likely chances (20 to 30%) for showers and storms, with most
likely chances (30 to 50%) at KCPR, and across southwest WY
terminals (KBPI, KPNA, and KRKS).
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2341 UTC Wednesday, August 13, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 534 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Westerly flow aloft will prevail.
Wyoming TAFS...Scattered clouds near 12000 feet will occur, with
occasional thunderstorms at Rawlins until 02Z, producing wind
gusts to 45 knots and ceilings near 8000 feet. Outside of
thunderstorms, winds will gust to 30 knots at all terminals
until 02Z, and to 25 knots after 15Z Thursday.
Nebraska TAFS...Skies will be mostly clear, with scattered
clouds from 10000 to 12000 feet at Chadron and Alliance until
15Z Thursday. Thunderstorms will be in the vicinity of Chadron
until 03Z. Winds will gust to 25 knots at Sidney until 06Z.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 140435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02210097
METAR KIBM 140415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02430083
METAR KIBM 140355Z AUTO 32011G16KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2998 RMK AO2
       T02340093

KSNY 132320Z 1400/1424 16015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM140600 22011KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 32008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 140353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP069
       T02170133
METAR KSNY 140253Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP057
       T02560128 53000
METAR KSNY 140153Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP059
       T02670133

METAR KOGA 140435Z AUTO 17013G22KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE T02540153
METAR KOGA 140415Z AUTO 17015G19KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE T02570150
METAR KOGA 140355Z AUTO 16014G18KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE T02590150

METAR KIML 140353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02390139
METAR KIML 140253Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T02440133 53004
METAR KIML 140153Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP079
       T02720128

KMCK 132320Z 1400/1424 15013G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM140400 15013G23KT P6SM SKC WS005/19040KT PROB30 1407/1411
      33025G35KT -SHRA OVC100
     FM141200 18012G22KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 140353Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02440156
METAR KMCK 140253Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T02560156 55000
METAR KMCK 140153Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02780150

North Platte (KLNX) 08/14/25 04:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  45000 FT MSL...294/046
                  40000 FT MSL...276/029
                  36200 FT MSL...268/026
                  35000 FT MSL...275/034
                  30000 FT MSL...274/035
                  29800 FT MSL...274/036
                  28000 FT MSL...275/041
                  26000 FT MSL...280/041
                  25000 FT MSL...280/042
                  24600 FT MSL...280/042
                  24000 FT MSL...280/041
                  22000 FT MSL...280/037
                  20500 FT MSL...282/039
                  20000 FT MSL...281/038
                  19000 FT MSL...283/044
                  18000 FT MSL...280/038
                  17000 FT MSL...281/039
                  16900 FT MSL...281/039
                  16000 FT MSL...280/039
                  15000 FT MSL...277/033
                  14200 FT MSL...270/035
                  14000 FT MSL...268/035
                  13000 FT MSL...259/035
                  12000 FT MSL...267/026
                  12000 FT MSL...258/029
                  11000 FT MSL...257/028
                  10100 FT MSL...246/027
                  10000 FT MSL...246/026
                   9000 FT MSL...231/030
                   8600 FT MSL...228/028
                   8000 FT MSL...224/027
                   7400 FT MSL...223/029
                   7000 FT MSL...218/028
                   6500 FT MSL...217/025
                   6000 FT MSL...192/029
                   5500 FT MSL...210/021
                   5000 FT MSL...176/028
                   4700 FT MSL...206/016
                   4000 FT MSL...159/025
                   3600 FT MSL...148/025
                   3400 FT MSL...142/024

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2347 UTC Wednesday, August 13, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 630 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Mostly VFR conditions will exist over the next 24 hours. There
is a chance for isolated to scattered thunderstorms this evening
into the overnight, mostly across the northern Sandhills. Storms
could impact KVTN terminal, with lower confidence in storm
development further south into the southern Sandhills and
southwest Nebraska, including KLBF terminal. There will also be
LLWS tonight through early morning with winds out of the
southwest around 40 to 45 kts. Surface winds will be out of the
south around 15 to 20 kts this evening with gust up to 35kts.
Winds will remain breezy across north central Nebraska tomorrow
morning out of the southwest around 10 to 15 kts with gust up
to 20 kts.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 132320Z 1400/1424 19015G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM140400 17014G23KT P6SM FEW250 WS005/20040KT
     FM141200 19016G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 140353Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T02330150
METAR KGLD 140253Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP087
       T02440150 53002
METAR KGLD 140153Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP084
       T02670133

KGCK 132320Z 1400/1424 15008KT P6SM SKC
     FM141500 18020G30KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 140354Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02390161
METAR KGCK 140254Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02440156 55000
METAR KGCK 140154Z 15011KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02670167

METAR KLBL 140356Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02440167 PNO $
METAR KLBL 140256Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP116
       6//// T02610161 53006 PNO $
METAR KLBL 140156Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02780161 PNO $

METAR KEHA 140435Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02250154
METAR KEHA 140415Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3003 RMK AO2
       T02270152
METAR KEHA 140355Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3002 RMK AO2
       T02340150

Goodland (KGLD) 08/14/25 04:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...337/023
                  14900 FT MSL...336/023
                  14000 FT MSL...338/020
                  13000 FT MSL...354/017
                  12600 FT MSL...356/016
                  12000 FT MSL...349/007
                  10000 FT MSL...231/010
                   9300 FT MSL...242/019
                   9000 FT MSL...241/020
                   8100 FT MSL...232/029
                   8000 FT MSL...231/029
                   7000 FT MSL...210/036
                   7000 FT MSL...212/037
                   6200 FT MSL...195/041
                   6000 FT MSL...193/042
                   5400 FT MSL...185/043
                   5000 FT MSL...182/042
                   4800 FT MSL...183/040
                   4300 FT MSL...177/035
                   4100 FT MSL...177/029
                   4000 FT MSL...177/027

Dodge City (KDDC) 08/14/25 04:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...023/008
                  14000 FT MSL...008/024
                  13900 FT MSL...012/017
                  13000 FT MSL...002/018
                  12000 FT MSL...355/015
                  11700 FT MSL...347/014
                  11000 FT MSL...325/013
                  10000 FT MSL...333/008
                   9800 FT MSL...323/006
                   9000 FT MSL...275/006
                   8300 FT MSL...226/012
                   8000 FT MSL...235/013
                   7100 FT MSL...211/016
                   7000 FT MSL...208/017
                   6000 FT MSL...191/022
                   6000 FT MSL...189/022
                   5100 FT MSL...183/028
                   5000 FT MSL...181/030
                   4300 FT MSL...175/033
                   4000 FT MSL...172/035
                   3700 FT MSL...166/030
                   3200 FT MSL...165/034
                   3000 FT MSL...160/028
                   3000 FT MSL...160/028

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2249 UTC Wednesday, August 13, 2025

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 445 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
VFR conditions will prevail throughout the TAF period. Southerly
winds will subside by a few knots after sunset, but gusts up to
20 knots are still expected across the area. There is a signal
on some of the afternoon weather model guidance for a cluster of
high-based showers to move southeast into parts of southwest
Nebraska or north central Kansas late tonight, with the
potential for light to moderate rain and gusty winds. Otherwise,
the main story will be wind shear tonight as a low-level jet
develops (winds at roughly 2000 feet will be from just west of
due south at roughly 40-45 knots). This will diminish after
daybreak.
Meister

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0430 UTC Thursday, August 14, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1126 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
VFR conditions prevailing through Thursday night is expected.
Southerly winds do get gusty throughout the day Thursday around
25-30 knots at times. Otherwise, looking at mostly clear skies
for the rest of this morning, but scattered clouds building west
to east into later Thursday afternoon and evening.


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

KGUY 132320Z 1400/1424 16010KT P6SM SKC
     FM140600 18010KT P6SM SKC
     FM141600 19013KT P6SM SKC
     FM142100 17014G22KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 140353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP096
       T02560161
METAR KGUY 140253Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02610150 53006
METAR KGUY 140153Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP090
       T02830144

KDHT 132320Z 1400/1424 16009KT P6SM SKC
     FM141300 18010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM141400 20011KT P6SM FEW250
     FM142000 18012G20KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED

Amarillo (KAMA) 08/14/25 04:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...012/037
                  17000 FT MSL...018/033
                  16000 FT MSL...019/029
                  15000 FT MSL...018/029
                  14000 FT MSL...018/026
                  13000 FT MSL...011/021
                  12000 FT MSL...335/018
                  11500 FT MSL...328/019
                  11000 FT MSL...309/017
                  10000 FT MSL...287/020
                   9200 FT MSL...269/020
                   9000 FT MSL...265/020
                   8000 FT MSL...238/020
                   8000 FT MSL...240/020
                   7000 FT MSL...203/026
                   6900 FT MSL...206/024
                   6100 FT MSL...185/029
                   6000 FT MSL...183/030
                   5300 FT MSL...168/033
                   5000 FT MSL...162/034
                   4600 FT MSL...158/033
                   4200 FT MSL...152/032
                   4000 FT MSL...150/027
                   4000 FT MSL...150/029

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2259 UTC Wednesday, August 13, 2025

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 557 PM CDT Wed Aug 13 2025
VFR conditions with southerly winds around 10 to 12 kts expected
to prevail over the next 24 hours. A few high clouds may be
present. Some gusts up to 22 to 25 kts will be possible in the
latter half of this TAF period.


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

KFMN 132329Z 1400/1424 28008KT P6SM SKC
     FM140400 07006KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
     FM141800 25010KT P6SM SCT130 SCT250
METAR KFMN 140353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP101
        T02831033
METAR KFMN 140253Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 30/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03001011
        55000
METAR KFMN 140153Z 24007KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP095 T03171017


KLVS 132329Z 1400/1424 24009G16KT P6SM SCT130
     FM140200 17012KT P6SM SCT130 SCT250
     FM141000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
     FM141700 20010G18KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
     FM142100 23012G20KT P6SM BKN110
METAR KLVS 140353Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP124
        T01940067
METAR KLVS 140253Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM BKN120 21/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T02060078 53005
METAR KLVS 140153Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM OVC120 23/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP122
        T02330083

METAR KRTN 140353Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR A3017 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KRTN 140253Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO 53008
METAR KRTN 140153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3013 RMK AO2 SLPNO

METAR KCAO 140355Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP103
        T02170133
METAR KCAO 140255Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP107
        T02390117 53008
METAR KCAO 140155Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T02610106

Albuquerque (KABX) 08/14/25 04:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...027/017
                  17100 FT MSL...048/012
                  17000 FT MSL...024/020
                  16000 FT MSL...024/017
                  15000 FT MSL...017/016
                  14800 FT MSL...026/015
                  14000 FT MSL...014/015
                  13000 FT MSL...336/005
                  12000 FT MSL...220/018
                  11500 FT MSL...282/013
                  11000 FT MSL...213/017
                  10300 FT MSL...259/014
                  10000 FT MSL...230/013
                   9200 FT MSL...227/015
                   9000 FT MSL...223/016
                   8400 FT MSL...228/017
                   8000 FT MSL...225/017
                   7700 FT MSL...225/020
                   7000 FT MSL...218/020
                   7000 FT MSL...218/020
                   6500 FT MSL...205/021
                   6300 FT MSL...205/020

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2336 UTC Wednesday, August 13, 2025

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 529 PM MDT Wed Aug 13 2025
Lingering SHRA/TS will focus over southwest NM this evening where
strong and erratic outflow wind gusts up to 40KT are likely. This
includes the KGUP area. Thicker mid and upper level clouds tonight
will persist thru sunrise with light winds overnight. A slightly
greater crop of SHRA/TS is expected Thursday after 1pm in the
vcnty of the high terrain and west of the Cont Dvd. This activity
will drift erratically southwest thru sunset with more strong wind
gusts and brief rain.

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

DATA BASED ON 140000Z
VALID 140600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3207+20 2910+12 2216-08 2319-20 252035 241945 231756
BCE                      2716+13 0105-07 1412-21 180735 180845 211056
LND              3016+20 2912+12 2531-08 2624-20 263136 263246 263156
RKS              2915    2809+12 2618-07 2728-20 262535 252646 262456
GJT              2508+22 2408+14 9900-07 2408-19 231735 231346 221157
FMN              9900+22 2005+14 1306-07 1308-19 192035 222444 242956
ABQ              2119+20 2308+12 0808-07 1415-18 211233 231644 242156
MBW              2806    2715+13 2920-08 2923-20 293235 283746 282856
DEN              2511+22 2706+14 3011-07 2817-19 293135 292845 272856
PUB              2117+21 2013+13 3205-06 3006-18 302234 282345 262157
ALS                      2310+13 9900-07 3006-18 240735 221345 252656
TCC      2026    2319+18 2909+11 0214-06 3609-18 290534 281344 282556
BFF      2119    2910+21 3014+13 2825-07 2933-19 303135 293145 251955
GLD      1941    2422+20 9900+13 3320-07 3018-19 312935 302645 293056
GCK      1924+22 2519+16 9900+11 3522-06 3314-19 322135 312845 303056
GAG      1817+20 2909+15 0213+10 3414-05 3615-18 332034 332745 312856
AMA      1928    2518+17 3410+10 3412-04 3613-17 341334 321744 302556
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DATA BASED ON 140000Z
VALID 141200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2505+18 2413+11 2527-08 2223-21 242336 242446 262055
BCE                      3013+11 1914-08 2121-21 251535 261045 261555
LND              2813+18 2820+11 2624-08 2633-20 263136 263046 262755
RKS              2916    2815+11 2424-08 2524-20 252536 252245 261955
GJT              2509+20 2611+13 2211-07 2217-19 181436 180946 251055
FMN              3208+20 9900+13 1808-07 1818-20 201635 232745 242956
ABQ              2510+19 2412+11 1413-07 1722-18 221234 241544 252056
MBW              2817    2816+12 2829-07 2824-20 262836 263146 272657
DEN              3210+21 3008+14 2713-07 2714-18 282335 262546 252257
PUB              2607+22 2207+13 2806-07 2811-18 261135 241946 263057
ALS                      2910+13 2805-06 2113-18 191735 232145 252957
TCC      2328    2721+18 3006+11 0606-05 9900-18 990034 261344 262156
BFF      2914    2809+20 2916+12 2823-08 2824-20 282936 283046 272956
GLD      2423    2612+21 2409+13 3218-07 2917-19 302035 302646 293056
GCK      2230+24 2515+18 9900+11 3610-06 3012-18 311935 302745 292656
GAG      2118+21 2813+15 3408+08 0316-05 3407-18 321634 312645 302356
AMA      2229    2717+17 0106+10 0512-06 9900-17 320934 291444 292556
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DATA BASED ON 140000Z
VALID 150000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      1406    2105+19 2411+11 2421-08 2226-19 212835 212645 231853
BCE                      2412+12 2315-08 1921-20 202035 222144 262352
LND              3218+16 9900+08 2114-07 2321-18 242934 243845 244257
RKS              2520    2316+12 2417-08 2220-19 241235 221645 242657
GJT              2311+21 2411+12 2405-07 2209-19 211735 222146 251855
FMN              2714+22 2809+13 1908-07 1910-19 221934 232345 242255
ABQ              1913+21 2008+13 9900-06 2311-18 231033 231445 252355
MBW              1711    9900+13 2824-08 2529-19 233935 233546 243057
DEN              2808+22 9900+14 1612-07 2113-20 242135 253046 262756
PUB              2213+22 1810+14 1611-07 1505-19 251934 243545 243857
ALS                      1911+12 2709-07 2614-19 221633 211944 232657
TCC      2013    2013+21 2112+12 9900-05 2306-18 241634 271144 281655
BFF      9900    9900+21 3006+13 2918-07 2523-20 244035 254346 253056
GLD      1824    2221+22 2416+14 2710-07 2918-18 241535 252545 263158
GCK      1825+26 2114+20 1407+13 3605-06 3111-18 271634 282145 283057
GAG      1821+24 2210+17 3505+11 0206-05 3506-17 301234 291945 282557
AMA      1815    1915+19 2014+10 0506-05 9900-17 241033 271444 281656
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