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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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787 NZUS99 KBOU 140449 SYNBOU 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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