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Issued by NWS Denver/Boulder, CO
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NZUS99 KBOU 182249
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1645 MDT Monday, August 18, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 182156Z 12005KT 7SM CLR 34/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130 T03440100
$
METAR KFNL 182056Z 15010G14KT 8SM CLR 34/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137 T03390106
58012 $
METAR KFNL 181956Z 15009KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142 T03280106
$
METAR KGXY 182156Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03280106 $
METAR KGXY 182056Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03280106 58015 $
METAR KGXY 181956Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03220106 $
METAR KLMO 182235Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3015 RMK AO2 T03440069
METAR KLMO 182215Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3015 RMK AO2 T03400073
METAR KLMO 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3015 RMK AO2
T03410072
METAR KBDU 182235Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 182215Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 182235Z AUTO 36007KT 7SM OVC170 32/09 A3011 RMK AO2 T03180087
METAR KEIK 182215Z AUTO 36003KT 8SM FEW170 32/08 A3011 RMK AO2 T03210081
METAR KEIK 182155Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 33/07 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
T03310075
KBJC 181724Z 1818/1918 04007KT P6SM SCT160 SCT200
FM182100 06008KT P6SM BKN110 BKN220 PROB30 1821/1901
VRB20G36KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM190200 14008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM190400 01006KT P6SM SCT220
FM190700 31005KT P6SM SCT250
FM191500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KBJC 182152Z 12003KT 20SM BKN110 33/01 A3019
METAR KBJC 182045Z 15008KT 10SM BKN110 33/03 A3020
METAR KBJC 181955Z 16006KT 10SM VCSH BKN160 30/07 A3023
KDEN 182057Z 1821/1924 15015KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN200
TEMPO 1821/1901 VRB20G36KT -TSRA SCT090CB
FM190200 14011KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM190800 21009KT P6SM SCT220
FM191300 24012KT P6SM SCT220
FM191500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
FM191800 11008KT P6SM SCT220 PROB30 1921/1924 VRB20G35KT
-TSRA
BKN090CB
METAR KDEN 182153Z 13014G24KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN150 BKN220 26/08
A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND 18026/2126 TSB2057E23 SLP132 WSHFT 2103
VIRGA T02610083
SPECI KDEN 182124Z 17020G29KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN150 BKN220 25/10
A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 15030/2111 TSB2057E23 WSHFT 2103 OCNL
LTGICCG DSNT SE CB DSNT SE MOV NE T02500100
SPECI KDEN 182114Z 15021G30KT 10SM TS SCT090CB BKN120 BKN150 BKN220
26/11 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND 15030/2111 TSB2057 WSHFT 2103 OCNL
LTGICCG VC SE TS VC SE MOV NE T02560106 $
KBKF 181700Z 1817/1923 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 FEW150 SCT230
QNH3026INS
BECMG 1822/1823 VRB05KT 9000 -SHRA SCT130 SCT230 QNH3018INS
TEMPO 1900/1902 18010G25KT SCT100 BKN180
BECMG 1907/1908 VRB05KT 9999 NSW FEW110 BKN160 QNH3027INS
TX33/1822Z TN17/1912Z
METAR KBKF 182158Z 12011KT 10SM SCT140 BKN220 29/10 A3018 RMK AO2A
DZB17E26 TSE17 SLP136 P0000 T02860098
SPECI KBKF 182126Z 13012G16KT 10SM FEW034 SCT080 BKN120 22/12 A3017
RMK AO2A SLP140
SPECI KBKF 182117Z COR 11012G16KT 10SM VCTS -DZ SCT080 BKN120 23/12
A3022 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT NE-E SLP158
KAPA 182009Z 1820/1918 01012KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN200
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB20G36KT -TSRA SCT100CB
FM190200 14011KT P6SM SCT130
FM190500 18009KT P6SM SCT220
FM191100 21009KT P6SM SCT220
FM191500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KAPA 182153Z 10008KT 10SM FEW090 BKN140 BKN220 27/11 A3021 RMK
AO2 SLP155 RAE12 TSE12 VIRGA NE P0001 T02720111 $
SPECI KAPA 182115Z 08011G18KT 10SM FEW035 SCT080 BKN140 BKN220 24/12
A3021 RMK AO2 RAE12 TSE12 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT NE CB DSNT NE MOV
NE P0001 T02390117 $
METAR KAPA 182053Z 12003G35KT 8SM -TSRA SCT070 BKN095CB BKN220 24/09
A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND 10035/2044 WSHFT 2032 RAB29 TSB10
SLP165 OCNL LTGICCG VC SE TS VC SE MOV NE P0004 60004
T02440094 55008
METAR KMNH 182235Z AUTO 15013G17KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 182215Z AUTO 12008G17KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE
METAR KMNH 182155Z AUTO 12013KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 182235Z AUTO 18018G33KT 9SM FEW055 SCT070 BKN095 24/13 A3012
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS
METAR KFMM 182215Z AUTO 18022G34KT 7SM SCT095 BKN120 23/15 A3014 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S
METAR KFMM 182155Z AUTO 10009G16KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S AND SW
METAR KSTK 182230Z AUTO 08012G15KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KSTK 182210Z AUTO 11012G20KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR KSTK 182150Z AUTO 09013G20KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR KAKO 182153Z AUTO 12021G32KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
WND 10032/2145 LTG DSNT W SLP138 T03110128 $
METAR KAKO 182053Z AUTO 10015KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03280133 58014 $
METAR KAKO 181953Z AUTO 11015G22KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03110106 $
SPECI KLIC 182204Z AUTO 13007KT 6SM -RA FEW055 SCT070 OVC080 A3030 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0000
METAR KLIC 182155Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM VCTS -RA BKN080 BKN095 OVC120
A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND 04033/2058 WSHFT 2042 LTG DSNT NE-S
TSE31 PRESRR SLPNO P0032 $
SPECI KLIC 182137Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM VCTS -RA BKN090 OVC120 A3024 RMK
AO2 PK WND 04033/2058 WSHFT 2042 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSE31 P0032
$
METAR KHEQ 182235Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 182215Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 182155Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 182234Z AUTO 09014G17KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR K2V6 182214Z AUTO 09015G20KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR K2V6 182154Z AUTO 09019G22KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR K2V5 182235Z AUTO 08014G20KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 182215Z AUTO 07015G22KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 182155Z AUTO 06019G27KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3008 RMK AO2
SPECI KITR 182224Z AUTO 08012G23KT 10SM VCTS SCT075 BKN090 32/15 A3007
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW T03170150
METAR KITR 182153Z AUTO 10013KT 10SM FEW070 SCT120 33/16 A3007 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW SLP124 T03280156
METAR KITR 182053Z AUTO 10014G23KT 10SM SCT070 34/16 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP129 T03440156 58015
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Fort Collins - 06:14:27 MDT / 19:53:36 MDT
Denver - 06:15:24 MDT / 19:51:48 MDT
Sterling - 06:06:53 MDT / 19:46:21 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/18/25 22:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...189/024
30000 FT MSL...193/017
28000 FT MSL...180/023
26000 FT MSL...223/017
25000 FT MSL...201/020
24000 FT MSL...225/034
22800 FT MSL...225/048
22000 FT MSL...244/035
20000 FT MSL...264/023
19000 FT MSL...282/021
18000 FT MSL...288/030
17000 FT MSL...283/024
16000 FT MSL...299/032
15000 FT MSL...304/020
14000 FT MSL...300/026
13000 FT MSL...307/027
12000 FT MSL...312/024
9000 FT MSL...110/016
8100 FT MSL...129/006
8000 FT MSL...110/018
7300 FT MSL...109/015
7000 FT MSL...109/020
6600 FT MSL...111/019
6200 FT MSL...117/027
6000 FT MSL...122/025
5900 FT MSL...107/026
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2031 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 1110 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Current light and variable winds should start to settle into a
more northeast/easterly component by 18/19Z. The main concern for
today remains the potential for gusty outflows/microbursts across
all of the Denver TAF sites from scattered afternoon showers and
thunderstorms across the area. ACARS soundings already show
around 1200 J/kg of DCAPE in place that would support strong gust
potential. While gusts between 35-40kts are what we are expecting
with showers and storms today, there is a low chance that slightly
higher gusts occur (~10% chance up to 50kts). If a stronger storm
occurs directly over the TAF sites, hi-res guidance suggests that
worst-case, VIS could drop as low as 2SM under the strongest
storms today.
Lingering storms over the Palmer Divide are expected to delay the
onset of drainage winds by a few hours, keeping southeasterly
winds in place at KDEN/KAPA through around 5-8Z. KBJC should see
more of a northerly turn before drainage kicks in late tonight.
Light and variable winds are expected for Tuesday morning before
making their diurnal turn to the east by the early afternoon.
Thunderstorms with gusty outflows will be a concern, once again,
for the afternoon hours, and a PROB30 has been introduced to
account for this hazard to end the TAF period.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 182235Z AUTO 01011G16KT 10SM SCT045 SCT060 OVC080 18/03
A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 182215Z AUTO 01007G14KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 18/02 A3067 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N
METAR K4BM 182155Z AUTO 36005G19KT 10SM SCT090 19/01 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 182155Z 08010KT 10SM FEW090 BKN120 26/07 A3024 RMK AO2A
SLP144 T02560067
METAR KAFF 182055Z 14012KT 10SM FEW080 SCT160 BKN200 25/04 A3026 RMK
AO2A SLP151 60000 T02520043 55006
SPECI KAFF 182016Z 22010G24KT 10SM FEW080 BKN160 26/03 A3026 RMK AO2A TS
MOVD E SLP151
KCOS 182215Z 1822/1918 07011KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM190100 04012KT P6SM BKN120
FM190600 02006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM191500 16007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCOS 182154Z 14014G33KT 10SM FEW080 BKN120 BKN220 22/10 A3021
RMK AO2 RAE47 TSE37 SLP152 PK WND 21044/2112 CB DSNT NE-SE
MOV E P0000 T02220100 $
SPECI KCOS 182142Z COR 11026G37KT 10SM -RA FEW050 BKN090 BKN200 22/08
A3019 RMK AO2 TSE37 PRESFR PK WND 21044/2112 CB DSNT NE-SE
MOV E P0000 T02170083 $
SPECI KCOS 182142Z 11026G37KT 10SM -RA FEW050 BKN090 BKN200 22/08 A3019
RMK AO2 TSE37 PRESFR PK WND 18044/2112 CB DSNT NE-SE MOV E
P0000 T02170083 $
METAR KFLY 182235Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM 21/09 A3030 RMK AO2 T02140093
METAR KFLY 182215Z AUTO 06009G17KT 10SM 20/09 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E T02010092
METAR KFLY 182155Z AUTO 11008G20KT 10SM 21/08 A3031 RMK AO2
T02080079
KFCS 182205Z 1822/2002 18009KT 9999 OVC200 QNH3017INS
BECMG 1901/1902 11012G18KT 9999 BKN070 QNH3017INS
BECMG 1906/1907 33009KT 9999 BKN070 QNH3026INS
BECMG 1916/1917 12012G18KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3026INS
TEMPO 1920/2001 31015G25KT VCTS BKN070CB
BECMG 2001/2002 33009KT 9999 BKN070 QNH3029INS TX27/1822Z
TN17/1912Z
METAR KFCS 182155Z 16004KT 10SM OVC200 27/09 A3017 RMK AO2A PK WND
01031/22 LTG DSNT E RAB2055E21 TSB2055E19 SLP149 P0001
T02700093 $
SPECI KFCS 182135Z 05011G22KT 10SM FEW070 FEW090 SCT120 SCT160 OVC200
26/08 A3017 RMK AO2A WSHFT 22 LTG DSNT E RAB2055E21
TSB2055E19 PRESFR SLP149 $
SPECI KFCS 182121Z 01023G29KT 10SM BKN075 BKN110 BKN140 OVC160 24/08
A3019 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT NE-E RAE21 TSE19 SLP160 $
KPUB 182102Z 1821/1918 13014G24KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1821/1824
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190100 07010KT P6SM BKN100
FM190500 05006KT P6SM SCT150
FM190800 30004KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPUB 182153Z 01023G32KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 36034/2136
WSHFT 2124 SLP117 T03280078
SPECI KPUB 182144Z 36018G34KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
36034/2136 WSHFT 2124 LTG DSNT NE T03390072
METAR KPUB 182053Z 10SM CLR 36/08 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND S AND
NW SLP110 T03560078 58016
SPECI KTAD 182201Z AUTO 06018G28KT 10SM FEW110 30/08 A3017 RMK AO2 PK
WND 04028/2158 WSHFT 2147 LTG DSNT NE T03000083
METAR KTAD 182154Z AUTO 05014G25KT 10SM VCTS FEW110 31/08 A3017 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE SLP121 T03110078
SPECI KTAD 182125Z AUTO 35008G17KT 10SM VCTS CLR 33/07 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE T03330067
METAR KLAA 182153Z AUTO 16015G24KT 10SM CLR 36/12 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE SLP100 T03560117
METAR KLAA 182053Z AUTO 12012G19KT 10SM FEW100 38/12 A3001 RMK AO2
SLP100 T03830117 58021
METAR KLAA 181953Z AUTO 10010G15KT 10SM CLR 38/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP109
T03830122
METAR KSPD 182156Z AUTO 20012G23KT 32/12 A3008 RMK AO1 PK WND 20028/2144
SLP113 T03170122
METAR KSPD 182056Z AUTO 20008KT 33/12 A3008 RMK AO1 WSHFT 2037 SLP112
T03330122 56009
METAR KSPD 181956Z AUTO 15008G16KT 34/12 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP115 T03390122
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Burlington - 06:05:20 MDT / 19:40:21 MDT
Pueblo - 06:16:24 MDT / 19:48:05 MDT
Lamar - 06:08:40 MDT / 19:39:47 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/18/25 22:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...315/030
35000 FT MSL...321/030
33000 FT MSL...321/023
31000 FT MSL...308/022
30000 FT MSL...309/016
27000 FT MSL...242/019
25000 FT MSL...280/033
24000 FT MSL...249/024
23000 FT MSL...252/027
22800 FT MSL...215/020
22000 FT MSL...249/028
21000 FT MSL...267/037
20000 FT MSL...255/029
19300 FT MSL...254/031
19000 FT MSL...236/025
18000 FT MSL...239/018
17000 FT MSL...238/025
16000 FT MSL...162/023
15000 FT MSL...200/012
14200 FT MSL...175/011
14000 FT MSL...158/020
13000 FT MSL...136/027
12400 FT MSL...142/019
12000 FT MSL...146/020
11000 FT MSL...166/017
10800 FT MSL...135/024
10000 FT MSL...166/015
9600 FT MSL...135/012
8000 FT MSL...030/009
7700 FT MSL...061/009
7000 FT MSL...032/021
7000 FT MSL...041/019
6300 FT MSL...024/023
6000 FT MSL...018/032
5900 FT MSL...018/034
5700 FT MSL...020/032
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2118 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1152 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Generally VFR conditions and dry weather this forecast period,
especially for ALS and PUB. For COS, there is a small window of
shower and thunderstorm development likely this afternoon into
the early evening time frame. Given higher confidence of
occurrence, have maintained the current tempo group in place.
Once current shower and thunderstorm pushes off of the mountains
over the next couple of hours, could see the need to go
prevailing, but the current tempo may suffice. Conditions then
dry this evening, with precipitation not anticipated for the
remainder of the period. Winds will be light and diurnally
driven, outside of any stronger outflow winds later this
afternoon.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 182153Z AUTO 32009G14KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03171061
METAR KCAG 182053Z AUTO 30008G20KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159
T03221044 56016
METAR KCAG 181953Z AUTO 29014G24KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03111022
METAR KHDN 182156Z AUTO 27012G15KT 10SM CLR 30/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03001039 $
METAR KHDN 181956Z AUTO 29007KT 250V350 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP169 T02891022 $
METAR KSBS 182235Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3025 RMK AO1 T02991023
METAR KSBS 182215Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3026 RMK AO1 T03031020
METAR KSBS 182155Z AUTO 23010G14KT 200V260 10SM CLR 30/M01 A3026 RMK AO1
T03041013
METAR KC07 182235Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM SCT120 22/00 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 182215Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 182155Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KEEO 182153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03111044
METAR KEEO 182053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03111044 56015
METAR KEEO 181953Z AUTO 24014G20KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03221044
METAR K20V 182235Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR CLR A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 182215Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR CLR A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 182155Z AUTO 02009G14KT 10SM CLR CLR A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 182235Z AUTO 14017G21KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3039 RMK AO2 T02770022
METAR KGNB 182215Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3040 RMK AO2 T02670024
METAR KGNB 182155Z AUTO 23010G15KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 T02751040
METAR K0CO 182235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 13/M03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 182215Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 BKN120 12/M02 A3076
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 182155Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 OVC120 11/M01 A3077
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 182231Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3063 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E
METAR KC99 182211Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3063 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E
METAR KC99 182153Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 17/02 A3063 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E
KGJT 181720Z 1818/1918 10008KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 28006KT P6SM FEW150
FM190000 30008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 182153Z 30011G19KT 9SM CLR 36/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP112 T03561039
METAR KGJT 182053Z 30010G19KT 10SM CLR 34/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03441028 58015
METAR KGJT 181953Z 29012G18KT 9SM CLR 34/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132 T03441033
KRIL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 27007KT P6SM FEW150
FM190300 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR K5SM 182234Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 20/M06 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 182214Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 19/M05 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 182154Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 20/M05 A3063 RMK AO2
KEGE 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 26007KT P6SM FEW150
FM190300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 182156Z 31009G15KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP142 T03220000
$
METAR KEGE 182056Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151 T03110006
56022 $
METAR KEGE 181956Z VRB06G15KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155 T03170006
$
KASE 181720Z 1818/1918 20004KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 32008G16KT P6SM FEW090
FM190200 18005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 182153Z 34010G16KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02781028
METAR KASE 182053Z 32008G19KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02891017 57015
METAR KASE 181953Z 36005G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02941022
METAR KCCU 182235Z AUTO 29016G25KT 10SM SCT120 19/M03 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 182215Z AUTO 28014G19KT 10SM SCT120 18/M03 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 182155Z AUTO 27006G15KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 20/M04 A3072
RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 182153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM FEW110 22/M04 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02221039
METAR KLXV 182053Z AUTO 29011G20KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP170
60000 T02171033 58008
METAR KLXV 181953Z AUTO 01006G17KT 10SM FEW029 SCT100 BKN120 21/M03
A3056 RMK AO2 PK WND 28026/1924 RAB32E42 SLP180 P0000 T02061033
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Rangely - 06:30:05 MDT / 20:07:40 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:30:49 MDT / 20:05:07 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:21:36 MDT / 20:00:29 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/18/25 22:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13300 FT MSL...004/008
13000 FT MSL...309/006
12500 FT MSL...294/007
12000 FT MSL...278/004
11700 FT MSL...258/012
11000 FT MSL...320/006
10400 FT MSL...313/011
10200 FT MSL...289/006
10100 FT MSL...304/011
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2054 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1113 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds are expected
through the taf period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 182235Z AUTO 29004G10KT 7SM CLR 38/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 T03801061
METAR KAJZ 182215Z AUTO 25003G18KT 7SM CLR 38/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 T03801052
METAR KAJZ 182155Z AUTO 36006KT 7SM CLR 38/M05 A3012 RMK AO2
T03781047
KMTJ 181720Z 1818/1918 14003KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 34007KT P6SM FEW130
FM190300 17007KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KMTJ 182153Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 33/00 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03280000
METAR KMTJ 182053Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 33/00 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03330000 56018
METAR KMTJ 181953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03170000
SPECI KGUC 182215Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM FEW065 SCT090 BKN110 26/02 A3035
RMK AO2 WSHFT 2150 $
METAR KGUC 182156Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM BKN110 26/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02560039 $
METAR KGUC 182056Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM BKN110 29/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02890017 56019 $
METAR K7BM 182232Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN100 23/M02 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 182212Z AUTO 14011G16KT 10SM SCT120 22/M01 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 182152Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 22/M01 A3050 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 182235Z AUTO 13013G20KT CLR 27/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 T02741025
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 182215Z AUTO 15009KT SCT110 28/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 T02771041
PWINO
METAR KAEJ 182155Z AUTO 18005G26KT SCT110 27/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 T02721050
PWINO
METAR KANK 182235Z AUTO 22013KT 9SM OVC150 28/00 A3028 RMK AO2 T02830001
$
METAR KANK 182215Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM SCT120 OVC160 29/00 A3028 RMK
AO2 T02910004 $
METAR KANK 182155Z AUTO 21020G26KT 10SM FEW120 SCT160 27/02 A3028 RMK
AO2 PK WND 22032/2129 T02730017 $
METAR KMYP 182235Z AUTO 24018KT 10SM SCT110 19/M02 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 182215Z AUTO 24021KT 10SM BKN120 18/M02 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 182155Z AUTO 24022G26KT 10SM SCT120 17/M01 A3081 RMK AO2
KTEX 181720Z 1818/1918 14005KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
FM181900 27006KT P6SM FEW080
FM190200 14006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KTEX 182235Z AUTO 26011G18KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 182215Z AUTO 27011G15KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 182155Z AUTO 27013G19KT 240V300 10SM CLR 23/00 A3047 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 182235Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3037 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 182215Z AUTO 34014G17KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3037 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 182155Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3038 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 182153Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03331011
METAR KCEZ 182053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03331006 56015
METAR KCEZ 181953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03330006
KDRO 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT120
FM181900 25007KT P6SM FEW120
FM190400 31006KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KDRO 182153Z AUTO 26012G20KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03440000
METAR KDRO 182053Z AUTO 25010G18KT 230V290 10SM CLR 33/M02 A3024 RMK
AO2 SLP135 T03331017 56020
METAR KDRO 181953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 32/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP144 T03220006
METAR KPSO 182235Z AUTO 21011G15KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 182215Z AUTO 21013G18KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 182155Z AUTO VRB03G14KT 10SM CLR 30/M05 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 182235Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 SCT120 18/00 A3072
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 182215Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM BKN080 BKN090 BKN110 19/01 A3073
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 182155Z AUTO 08008G14KT 10SM BKN070 BKN090 18/01 A3073 RMK
AO2
KALS 181742Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM182000 22008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM190200 13007KT P6SM BKN120
FM190600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 182152Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02890006
METAR KALS 182052Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02830017 56014
METAR KALS 181952Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN110 28/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02830011
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/18/2025
Vail - 06:21:08 MDT / 19:57:14 MDT
Durango - 06:30:54 MDT / 19:59:34 MDT
Alamosa - 06:22:38 MDT / 19:51:52 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/18/25 22:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13300 FT MSL...004/008
13000 FT MSL...309/006
12500 FT MSL...294/007
12000 FT MSL...278/004
11700 FT MSL...258/012
11000 FT MSL...320/006
10400 FT MSL...313/011
10200 FT MSL...289/006
10100 FT MSL...304/011
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2054 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1113 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
VFR conditions and light terrain driven winds are expected
through the taf period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 181720Z 1818/1918 03004KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 182153Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 35/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
T03501006
METAR KPGA 182053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 34/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03391006 56017
METAR KPGA 181953Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03331006
METAR KRQE 182153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP094
T03220006
METAR KRQE 182053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP112
T03110011 56015
METAR KRQE 181953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP107
T03110011
Flagstaff (KFSX) 08/18/25 22:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13100 FT MSL...002/009
13000 FT MSL...357/009
12000 FT MSL...007/011
11900 FT MSL...349/009
11000 FT MSL...347/008
10800 FT MSL...341/010
10000 FT MSL...335/007
10000 FT MSL...328/007
9200 FT MSL...328/009
9000 FT MSL...323/008
8600 FT MSL...323/006
8000 FT MSL...316/007
7900 FT MSL...328/007
7500 FT MSL...313/005
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2028 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...Monday 18/18Z through Tuesday 19/18Z...Isolated
SHRA/-TSRA are expected from 20Z-03Z, mainly along and east of a
KSOW-KRQE line. MVFR visibilities are possible under the strongest
storms. Winds W/SW 5-10 kts from 18Z-02Z, otherwise VRB. However,
gusty and erratic winds possible in and around TS.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 19/18Z through Thursday 21/18Z...Isolated to
scattered -SHRA/-TSRA are forecast each afternoon, mainly across
the higher terrain. MVFR visibilities are possible under the
strongest storms. Winds VRB 5-10 kts each day, but gusty and
erratic winds possible in and around TS.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 182041Z 1821/1924 17010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM190030 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM192000 30006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 182154Z 15017G22KT 10SM FEW120 35/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
17026/2140 SLP112 T03501028
METAR KSLC 182054Z 16013G22KT 10SM FEW120 34/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03441022 58013
METAR KSLC 181954Z 16015G23KT 10SM FEW110 34/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03391011
KVEL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 19006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 182153Z AUTO 20007KT 180V250 10SM CLR 33/M03 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP136 T03331028
METAR KVEL 182053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03171017 56017
METAR KVEL 181953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP154 T03110028
METAR KPUC 182153Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03221039
METAR KPUC 182053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP136
T03061044 56013
METAR KPUC 181953Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03061044
KCNY 181720Z 1818/1918 25005KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 182153Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 36/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP113
T03611044
METAR KCNY 182053Z AUTO 30010G21KT 10SM CLR 36/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03561039 56017
METAR KCNY 181953Z AUTO 02006G15KT 10SM CLR 34/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03441022
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 08/18/25 22:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15500 FT MSL...088/007
15000 FT MSL...273/012
13600 FT MSL...281/013
11000 FT MSL...219/009
10900 FT MSL...210/008
10000 FT MSL...191/013
9800 FT MSL...197/011
9000 FT MSL...185/015
9000 FT MSL...211/008
8200 FT MSL...209/008
8000 FT MSL...182/015
7500 FT MSL...223/009
7000 FT MSL...201/013
6900 FT MSL...195/013
6800 FT MSL...219/007
6600 FT MSL...198/013
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2104 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC
terminal through the period. Dry and clear conditions will
continue with diurnally driven winds. A brief northerly wind late
this afternoon will switch back to southerly drainage flow this
evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist
for the airspace through the period. Dry and clear conditions
will continue with diurnally driven winds.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 181720Z 1818/1918 21009KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 23012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 15006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 182153Z AUTO 23017G30KT 10SM CLR 29/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22031/2120 SLP148 T02891078
METAR KEVW 182053Z AUTO 21009G27KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22034/2021 SLP151 T02891056 56012
METAR KEVW 181953Z AUTO 22012G22KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23034/1937 SLP155 T02781056
KRKS 181720Z 1818/1918 24009KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KRKS 182154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
24027/2148 SLP157 T02831039
METAR KRKS 182054Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02891033 56013
METAR KRKS 181954Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM SCT120 28/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02831028
KRWL 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 27008KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 10005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 182153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 30/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
T03001039
METAR KRWL 182053Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM FEW120 29/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02941033 56010 $
METAR KRWL 181953Z AUTO VRB05G16KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02891039 $
KLAR 181720Z 1818/1918 09003KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 01007G17KT P6SM SCT110
FM190500 18008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 182153Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02721017
METAR KLAR 182053Z AUTO 35009G16KT 320V030 10SM FEW090 SCT110 29/M02
A3031 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02941017 56010
METAR KLAR 181953Z AUTO 01013G19KT 10SM SCT120 28/M02 A3032 RMK AO2
SLP148 T02831017
KCYS 181952Z 1820/1918 VRB05G15KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB
FM182300 14005KT P6SM SCT200
FM190600 22007KT P6SM SKC
FM191200 27006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 182153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
SLP144 T02940039 $
METAR KCYS 182053Z 21014KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW-NE
RAE1959 SLP150 P0000 60000 T02720072 56005 $
SPECI KCYS 182049Z 22012G23KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW-NE RAE1959 P0000 $
Riverton (KRIW) 08/18/25 22:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...255/010
20000 FT MSL...265/015
16000 FT MSL...227/001
14000 FT MSL...199/002
13000 FT MSL...224/013
12000 FT MSL...187/005
11200 FT MSL...194/004
10000 FT MSL...133/005
10000 FT MSL...145/004
9000 FT MSL...132/009
9000 FT MSL...141/006
8100 FT MSL...152/003
8000 FT MSL...140/004
7000 FT MSL...152/004
6700 FT MSL...114/003
6200 FT MSL...226/005
6000 FT MSL...230/003
5900 FT MSL...231/004
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/18/25 22:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...231/030
27000 FT MSL...247/033
26000 FT MSL...243/031
25000 FT MSL...238/028
24000 FT MSL...240/028
23000 FT MSL...249/026
22000 FT MSL...272/036
21000 FT MSL...264/029
20000 FT MSL...266/026
19000 FT MSL...297/027
18000 FT MSL...303/018
17000 FT MSL...295/024
16000 FT MSL...297/016
15100 FT MSL...277/011
15000 FT MSL...257/010
14000 FT MSL...267/013
13200 FT MSL...263/018
13000 FT MSL...233/009
12000 FT MSL...224/014
11000 FT MSL...181/012
10500 FT MSL...167/012
10000 FT MSL...119/013
9500 FT MSL...150/010
9000 FT MSL...099/013
8600 FT MSL...139/011
8000 FT MSL...089/015
7900 FT MSL...113/010
7300 FT MSL...110/012
7000 FT MSL...096/011
6700 FT MSL...066/015
6500 FT MSL...070/013
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2225 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 418 PM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Any showers in vicinity of KWRL and KCOD should end by sunset.
Following that, largely VFR conditions with wind of 10 knots or
less is expected through 00Z Tuesday. Smoke from fires may bring
briefly lowered visibility at times tonight, especially in
vicinity of KWRL.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1955 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Thunderstorm activity will primarily be focused across
southeastern Wyoming and the Nebraska panhandle this afternoon
and evening, affecting those terminals. Thunderstorm activity
could potentially be strong to severe and expect gusty erratic
winds in and around the thunderstorms along with MVFR or lower
conditions from heavy rainfall. Elsewhere, mainly VFR conditions
along with light winds, generally in the 5 to 10 knot range.
CIGs will remain high, primarily 10K feet or higher, with
clearing skies late this evening into tonight.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 182235Z AUTO 35011G22KT 10SM SCT095 26/08 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW T02570083
METAR KIBM 182215Z AUTO 33012G33KT 10SM SCT095 26/08 A3021 RMK AO2
T02560084
METAR KIBM 182155Z AUTO 32019G27KT 10SM SCT095 30/10 A3020 RMK AO2
T02980102
KSNY 181720Z 1818/1918 03008KT P6SM SCT120
FM182100 VRB08G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
FM190300 17007KT P6SM SCT200
FM190900 23006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 182153Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03280117
METAR KSNY 182053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03220100 58011
METAR KSNY 181953Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03170100
METAR KOGA 182235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3005 RMK AO2
T03010178
METAR KOGA 182215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3006 RMK AO2
T02960180
METAR KOGA 182155Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 28/21 A3008 RMK AO2
T02810211
METAR KIML 182153Z AUTO 36018G30KT 10SM -RA CLR 32/09 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36030/2138 RAB21 SLP142 P0000 T03220089
METAR KIML 182053Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
AND NW RAE32 SLP154 P0000 60000 T03060128 58000
METAR KIML 181953Z AUTO 03007KT 320V060 10SM -RA CLR 30/14 A3010 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NW SLP159 P0000 T03000144
KMCK 181720Z 1818/1918 08010KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 36011KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1905/1908 30020G40KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM191100 35005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 182153Z AUTO 35014G20KT 10SM CLR 36/13 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW SLP140 T03560133
METAR KMCK 182053Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM CLR 35/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03500156 53004
METAR KMCK 181953Z AUTO 06015G23KT 10SM CLR 36/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03560172
North Platte (KLNX) 08/18/25 22:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...321/021
14200 FT MSL...325/022
14000 FT MSL...325/023
13000 FT MSL...324/021
12000 FT MSL...328/018
12000 FT MSL...329/018
11000 FT MSL...325/017
8600 FT MSL...146/007
8000 FT MSL...111/009
7400 FT MSL...127/010
7000 FT MSL...131/015
6300 FT MSL...131/009
6000 FT MSL...127/014
5500 FT MSL...135/009
5000 FT MSL...127/009
4700 FT MSL...135/009
4100 FT MSL...130/009
4000 FT MSL...133/011
3600 FT MSL...117/013
3400 FT MSL...117/013
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2028 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Scattered showers will continue along and south of I-80 through the
next couple of hours. Impacts to KLBF are expected to be minimal. A
better potential for thunderstorms, some severe, returns by late
afternoon into the evening. Strong, erratic winds will be possible
as well as large hail. Thunderstorms will continue through the
evening before pushing east and diminishing. VFR conditions will
then return for Tuesday morning as high pressure builds into the
region.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 182236Z 1823/1918 10010G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB PROB30
1823/1824 12030G45KT 4SM TSRA BKN090CB
FM190100 04012KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904 4SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM190600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
SPECI KGLD 182245Z AUTO 07022G27KT 10SM VCTS FEW070 33/17 A3003 RMK AO2
PK WND 07027/2212 LTG DSNT SE-W T03330172
METAR KGLD 182153Z AUTO 07018G24KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03500172
METAR KGLD 182053Z AUTO 09015G23KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03500172 58010
KGCK 181720Z 1818/1918 19011KT P6SM SKC
FM182300 16012KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 13007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 182154Z 18015G22KT 10SM CLR 36/15 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03610150
METAR KGCK 182054Z 15011G20KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03610161 58010
METAR KGCK 181954Z 22009G20KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03560161
METAR KLBL 182156Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03610178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 182056Z AUTO 18008G14KT 10SM CLR 36/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP130
6//// T03560172 58014 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181956Z AUTO 16008KT 130V210 10SM CLR 35/17 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP137 T03500167 PNO $
METAR KEHA 182235Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 35/13 A3006 RMK AO2
T03480131
METAR KEHA 182215Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 36/12 A3006 RMK AO2
T03570124
METAR KEHA 182155Z AUTO 16011G16KT 10SM CLR 36/12 A3006 RMK AO2
T03600121
Goodland (KGLD) 08/18/25 22:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
45000 FT MSL...331/022
40000 FT MSL...332/020
36800 FT MSL...314/024
35000 FT MSL...324/020
30400 FT MSL...356/014
30000 FT MSL...349/015
28000 FT MSL...007/016
26000 FT MSL...213/015
25200 FT MSL...233/014
25000 FT MSL...209/020
24000 FT MSL...246/014
22000 FT MSL...207/022
21000 FT MSL...213/018
20000 FT MSL...225/027
19000 FT MSL...208/021
18000 FT MSL...219/012
17500 FT MSL...234/005
17000 FT MSL...181/021
16000 FT MSL...197/007
15000 FT MSL...161/014
14800 FT MSL...183/006
14000 FT MSL...151/021
13000 FT MSL...152/016
12600 FT MSL...159/016
12000 FT MSL...129/014
11000 FT MSL...121/014
10700 FT MSL...114/015
10000 FT MSL...091/015
9200 FT MSL...092/017
9000 FT MSL...081/020
8000 FT MSL...074/022
8000 FT MSL...079/019
7000 FT MSL...067/022
6900 FT MSL...071/023
6200 FT MSL...064/025
6000 FT MSL...063/025
5300 FT MSL...060/027
5000 FT MSL...056/026
4700 FT MSL...060/028
4200 FT MSL...052/024
4000 FT MSL...051/023
4000 FT MSL...051/023
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/18/25 22:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...018/019
16500 FT MSL...014/013
16000 FT MSL...026/015
15000 FT MSL...038/016
14000 FT MSL...041/015
13900 FT MSL...043/014
13000 FT MSL...043/012
12000 FT MSL...046/011
11600 FT MSL...048/012
11000 FT MSL...053/011
10000 FT MSL...059/010
9700 FT MSL...062/009
9000 FT MSL...123/007
8200 FT MSL...164/008
8000 FT MSL...185/009
7100 FT MSL...187/012
7000 FT MSL...187/013
6000 FT MSL...184/013
6000 FT MSL...182/013
5100 FT MSL...181/013
5000 FT MSL...182/013
4300 FT MSL...179/012
4000 FT MSL...171/014
3700 FT MSL...174/011
3200 FT MSL...168/013
3000 FT MSL...163/012
3000 FT MSL...163/012
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2240 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1101 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
For KGLD... VFR conditions are forecast through the period,
though there will be multiple chances for storms. Storms are
possible in two different waves between about 20-04Z. Near
chance has a possibility greater than 30-35% at this time, but
both could allow for severe storms if they do occur. Between
20-01Z, be alert for storms that form over or near the terminal.
After 01Z, storms should move in from the west if they do move
in. Once the initial storms pass, there is a 10% chance of
redevelopment through the night. Otherwise, clear skies are
forecast with varying winds.
For KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast through the period,
though there will be multiple chances for storms. Storms are
possible for the first few hours of the period as an outflow
boundary moves through (chance of development around 10%).
Otherwise, the main chance will be between 02-07Z as a cluster
moves from west to east across the region. The issue is whether
or not the cluster can hold together, especially if storms form
in the area during the afternoon. Once the cluster passes, there
is a 10% chance for redevelopment along outflows. Otherwise,
skies should be clear with winds from the north.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2228 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 528 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
VFR conditions are expected to prevail for all TAF sites through the
period. A primarily south wind around 10 KTs to start the period
before multiple wind shifts will take place; mostly clear skies
should dominate. A weak thundershower can not be ruled out, across
all sites into the evening. HYS currently has weak convection
ongoing near the site and is expected to continue over the next
couple hours. Everywhere else the chances/uncertainty is resulting
in the exclusion from the TAF. Any storms that are present will be
weak and limited in coverage.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 181728Z 1818/1918 18006KT P6SM SCT150
FM182000 15008KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1822/1903 4SM TSRA BR
BKN060CB
FM190400 26006KT P6SM SCT200
FM191000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100=
KDHT 181728Z 1818/1918 21007KT P6SM FEW150
FM182000 15009KT P6SM SCT100
FM190500 35006KT P6SM SCT100
FM191200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDHT 182153Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03440139
METAR KDHT 182053Z AUTO 13015KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03500150 58015
METAR KDHT 181953Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03390144
Amarillo (KAMA) 08/18/25 22:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...287/028
26000 FT MSL...300/033
25200 FT MSL...300/016
24000 FT MSL...289/022
22000 FT MSL...285/023
21000 FT MSL...346/014
20000 FT MSL...320/012
19000 FT MSL...348/006
18000 FT MSL...271/020
17600 FT MSL...347/007
17000 FT MSL...332/004
16000 FT MSL...318/009
15000 FT MSL...332/008
14800 FT MSL...345/008
14000 FT MSL...341/019
13000 FT MSL...206/009
12600 FT MSL...208/010
12000 FT MSL...209/016
11000 FT MSL...197/012
10700 FT MSL...185/010
10000 FT MSL...197/012
9200 FT MSL...179/011
9000 FT MSL...183/011
8000 FT MSL...176/014
8000 FT MSL...181/011
7000 FT MSL...171/015
6900 FT MSL...183/014
6100 FT MSL...169/014
6000 FT MSL...162/016
5300 FT MSL...163/017
5000 FT MSL...142/020
4600 FT MSL...151/018
4200 FT MSL...127/016
4000 FT MSL...127/017
4000 FT MSL...129/016
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1823 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1231 PM CDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Outside of a direct hit from a thunderstorm, VFR should prevail
at all three terminals through the next 24 hours, with relatively
high (70-80%) confidence. Although rain/thunder chances have
trended down a bit in latest NBM and LAV guidance, especially for
the western Panhandles, have retained PROB groups for thunder at
KAMA and KGUY but dropped at KDHT. Tweaked timing based on latest
HRRR and LAV guidance. A modest northerly wind shift is now
forecast after 06Z tonight, with medium confidence.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 181731Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM181900 27009KT P6SM FEW150
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM190900 09006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 182153Z 23009G16KT 10SM CLR 35/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126 T03500022
METAR KFMN 182053Z 10SM CLR 34/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134 T03390022 56019
METAR KFMN 181953Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144 T03330017
KLVS 181731Z 1818/1918 15010KT P6SM SCT080
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB18G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190000 19007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM190600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
FM191400 07008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KLVS 182153Z AUTO 34019G26KT 10SM -RA BKN100 OVC120 23/08 A3031
RMK AO2 PK WND 32028/2137 LTG DSNT N AND SW RAB40 SLP156
P0000 T02330083
SPECI KLVS 182115Z AUTO 31013G19KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 24/08 A3032 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N AND W T02440083
SPECI KLVS 182100Z AUTO 34017G25KT 10SM VCTS SCT090 26/08 A3032 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N AND W T02560083
METAR KRTN 182153Z AUTO 14005KT 8SM -RA FEW055 BKN090 OVC110 A3025
RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/2057 WSHFT 2053 LTG DSNT E-S TSE26
SLPNO P0000
SPECI KRTN 182132Z AUTO 28012G22KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW055 SCT070 OVC110
A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/2057 WSHFT 2053 LTG DSNT E-SW
TSE26 P0000
SPECI KRTN 182113Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM -TSRA FEW055 BKN095 OVC110 A3026
RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/2057 WSHFT 2053 LTG DSNT SE P0000
Albuquerque (KABX) 08/18/25 22:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...310/023
35000 FT MSL...294/009
34400 FT MSL...023/004
30000 FT MSL...318/006
30000 FT MSL...318/006
28000 FT MSL...324/007
26600 FT MSL...326/006
26000 FT MSL...322/005
25000 FT MSL...337/004
24000 FT MSL...326/006
23300 FT MSL...307/008
22000 FT MSL...286/005
20000 FT MSL...324/006
19800 FT MSL...318/008
19000 FT MSL...021/005
18000 FT MSL...074/003
17100 FT MSL...314/004
16000 FT MSL...076/007
15000 FT MSL...066/007
14800 FT MSL...094/009
14000 FT MSL...163/014
13000 FT MSL...079/009
13000 FT MSL...070/013
12000 FT MSL...070/007
11400 FT MSL...068/010
11000 FT MSL...065/009
10300 FT MSL...074/011
10000 FT MSL...071/008
9200 FT MSL...069/009
9000 FT MSL...076/009
8400 FT MSL...071/010
8000 FT MSL...061/009
7700 FT MSL...066/009
7000 FT MSL...056/008
6500 FT MSL...096/004
6300 FT MSL...107/004
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1939 UTC Monday, August 18, 2025
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1145 AM MDT Mon Aug 18 2025
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are taking shape
across the southwestern mountains and along the central mountain
chain of New Mexico. Storms will eventually fill into some
surrounding lower elevations through the evening hours before
dwindling around midnight. Storms will produce small hail, gusty
downburst winds, and brief heavy downpours with a lone cell or two
in northeastern New Mexico potentially turning strong with larger
hail and damaging outflow winds. Temperatures will be hot,
reaching the mid 90`s in many lower elevation areas which will
create high density altitude readings suggestive of poor aircraft
performance for some. Similar conditions are forecast for Tuesday
with a few strong to severe storms in northeastern New Mexico.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 181800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2111+16 1913+08 2218-09 2312-20 241536 244142 245850
BCE 2013+09 2417-07 2624-21 245131 235440 235152
LND 2109+18 2412+09 2517-12 2514-21 261736 242943 244749
RKS 1807 2008+09 2416-10 2416-21 242335 244841 245449
GJT 9900+18 2308+10 2214-08 2318-20 254132 255440 255152
FMN 9900+19 9900+11 2114-08 2413-18 263330 253241 252952
ABQ 1207+17 0810+10 9900-06 2217-17 261630 271541 281753
MBW 3005 2809+09 2529-10 2418-22 253633 255340 254751
DEN 9900+18 9900+11 2215-09 2319-20 263131 263140 274051
PUB 1410+19 1410+12 2907-08 2513-17 272632 283640 283852
ALS 9900+12 2409-08 2414-17 273530 273640 283152
TCC 2210 2307+17 9900+10 0407-06 2811-16 312131 322341 332353
BFF 9900 2409+17 2612+10 2627-09 2527-22 254032 253939 253350
GLD 0911 0607+19 0708+11 3012-09 2222-20 242433 252141 251850
GCK 2215+24 2305+18 9900+09 3607-07 2313-17 270931 281241 271252
GAG 1910+22 1912+16 1706+09 9900-07 2507-17 350731 341841 341752
AMA 2209 2008+15 2007+09 9900-07 2712-17 341830 332541 343253
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2206+19 2010+10 2313-07 2312-20 252235 255441 256851
BCE 2408+13 2310-07 2718-20 244431 234841 234152
LND 1305+19 1909+11 2416-10 2517-20 261436 263044 265550
RKS 9900 9900+12 2109-09 2416-21 252335 255341 256450
GJT 2807+21 2610+13 2315-07 2420-21 254830 255041 254352
FMN 3107+22 3106+13 2408-06 2310-18 242630 253041 263453
ABQ 0905+19 0705+11 0507-05 2410-16 261330 272241 292353
MBW 9900 9900+11 2417-08 2525-21 253834 265539 265250
DEN 9900+17 2306+10 2310-08 1810-18 250932 284340 284052
PUB 1411+21 1411+12 2914-07 2820-18 293831 293841 293252
ALS 9900+13 3009-06 2615-18 273030 273041 272452
TCC 1711 1809+18 2106+09 0209-05 3112-15 322230 322241 331953
BFF 1407 1106+18 1005+09 2930-10 2732-19 234032 255142 275551
GLD 1215 1215+18 1314+11 3211-08 2824-17 282431 302940 313652
GCK 1611+26 1610+17 0707+10 0611-07 2814-18 291832 322540 332652
GAG 1810+25 1809+16 9900+09 9900-06 3506-17 311631 322041 342352
AMA 1713 1812+16 9900+09 0506-06 3019-16 322131 333341 353253
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1805 2106+19 9900+11 2515-07 2717-20 254533 255642 254853
BCE 1509+12 1813-08 2223-17 242731 243442 244553
LND 1608+18 1711+11 2413-10 2510-20 262535 274942 275552
RKS 2505 2205+11 2510-08 2710-20 273833 275541 264452
GJT 9900+20 9900+12 2712-08 2918-18 273531 273742 273853
FMN 1606+19 9900+12 2505-07 2816-16 281631 282541 302953
ABQ 1808+17 1111+10 0912-05 9900-17 311331 322241 342153
MBW 1511 9900+11 3105-09 3405-20 283433 285340 284251
DEN 1910+16 2307+11 2710-08 2716-20 294130 294141 282552
PUB 9900+17 9900+10 2908-08 2712-18 303230 303141 281552
ALS 9900+11 9900-07 2814-17 302331 302341 312653
TCC 1807 9900+16 0610+08 0507-05 3210-18 332030 352241 361953
BFF 2711 9900+18 9900+10 3008-10 3208-20 283033 294940 284350
GLD 1907 9900+17 2605+10 2714-08 2716-19 303329 313341 321951
GCK 2409+24 9900+15 1206+08 9900-07 3206-17 332730 343441 352752
GAG 2405+23 9900+15 1211+08 9900-07 9900-18 361831 363541 363052
AMA 2010 9900+15 1105+08 0206-06 3611-16 363330 013241 012853
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