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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0925 MDT Friday, March 21, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 211456Z 13009KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP135 T00441122
        51017
SPECI KFNL 211438Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KFNL 211356Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T00001111

METAR KGXY 211456Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP166 T00501117
        51020
METAR KGXY 211356Z 36011KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T00221122 FZRANO
METAR KGXY 211256Z 35016KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP153 T00171122
        FZRANO

METAR KLMO 211515Z AUTO 30015G19KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A3000 RMK AO2 T00891142
METAR KLMO 211455Z AUTO 30017G24KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A2999 RMK AO2 T00851141
METAR KLMO 211435Z AUTO 30018G25KT 7SM CLR 08/M15 A2998 RMK AO2 T00801146

METAR KBDU 211515Z AUTO 23012G21KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 211455Z AUTO 23012G19KT 10SM CLR 06/M15 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 211435Z AUTO 31007G21KT 282V342 10SM CLR 06/M14 A2996 RMK
        AO2

METAR KEIK 211515Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 07/M15 A2998 RMK AO2 T00741147
METAR KEIK 211455Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 07/M15 A2997 RMK AO2 T00711150
METAR KEIK 211435Z AUTO 29013G20KT 9SM CLR 07/M15 A2996 RMK AO2 T00681148

KBJC 211230Z 2113/2212 29016G32KT P6SM FEW130 BKN220
     FM211400 27017G24KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM220300 27009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN160
METAR KBJC 211445Z 30022G31KT 10SM SCT100 07/M16 A2998
METAR KBJC 211355Z 01018G33KT 10SM SCT100 05/M14 A2995
METAR KBJC 211255Z 29013G27KT 10SM SCT100 03/M15 A2994

KDEN 211504Z 2115/2218 33014G20KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM212200 35012KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM220200 12005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
     FM220500 19012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN160
     FM221600 26012KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KDEN 211453Z 05007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN220 03/M11 A2999 RMK
        AO2 SLP137 T00331111 51019
METAR KDEN 211353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN220 02/M11 A2997 RMK
        AO2 SLP129 T00171106
METAR KDEN 211253Z 04004KT 10SM FEW070 FEW180 SCT220 00/M12 A2995 RMK
        AO2 SLP124 ACSL DSNT SW T00001117


KBKF 211006Z 2110/2215 30025KT 9999 SKC 530054 QNH2992INS
     BECMG 2117/2118 30015G20KT 9999 SKC 520053 QNH2994INS
     BECMG 2201/2202 33006KT 9999 FEW150 510073 QNH2981INS TX09/2122Z
     TNM01/2113Z
METAR KBKF 211458Z 10005KT 10SM FEW140 BKN220 03/M11 A2998 RMK AO2A
        SLP136 T00321112 52022
METAR KBKF 211358Z 07005KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 M01/M11 A2996 RMK AO2A
        SLP137 T10151106
METAR KBKF 211258Z 15006KT 10SM SCT150 SCT220 M03/M13 A2994 RMK AO2A
        SLP126 T10351129

KAPA 211120Z 2112/2212 30008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM211800 34009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM212200 03008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
     FM220100 14008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN160
     FM220400 21009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN160
METAR KAPA 211453Z 22009KT 10SM FEW080 SCT140 SCT180 BKN220 04/M12
        A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152 ACSL DSNT NW T00441117 51016
METAR KAPA 211353Z 15006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 SCT180 BKN220 M01/M10
        A2996 RMK AO2 SLP149 T10061100
METAR KAPA 211253Z 16004KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 SCT200 M03/M11 A2994
        RMK AO2 SLP143 T10331106

METAR KMNH 211515Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 211455Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 211435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 211515Z AUTO 32027G34KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 211455Z AUTO 32028G39KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 211435Z AUTO 32027G36KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 211515Z AUTO 27019G29KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 211455Z AUTO 27019G25KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 211435Z AUTO 27016G23KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2996 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 211453Z AUTO 32032G44KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 31044/1445 SLP144 T00501128 51017
METAR KAKO 211353Z AUTO 33021G31KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 33032/1343 SLP140 T00221122
METAR KAKO 211253Z AUTO 33023G29KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A2992 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 33029/1253 SLP137 T00001122

METAR KLIC 211455Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T00171106 51022
METAR KLIC 211355Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP155
        T10111089
METAR KLIC 211255Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T10331100


METAR K2V6 211514Z AUTO 31019G29KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 211454Z AUTO 31023G30KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 211434Z AUTO 32023G30KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 211515Z AUTO 31018G26KT 10SM 08/M09 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 211415Z AUTO 31016G21KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 211355Z AUTO 31016G21KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2995 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 211453Z AUTO 33015G23KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T00441083 53031
METAR KITR 211353Z AUTO 31012KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T00061078
METAR KITR 211253Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T10171067

Sunrise/Sunset for 03/21/2025
Fort Collins - 07:01:01 MDT / 19:13:31 MDT
Denver       - 07:00:41 MDT / 19:12:59 MDT
Sterling     - 06:53:35 MDT / 19:06:07 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 03/21/25 15:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8100 FT MSL...308/001
                   8000 FT MSL...342/001
                   7300 FT MSL...149/002
                   7000 FT MSL...263/006
                   6600 FT MSL...120/004

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1159 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/...
Issued at 557 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
VFR through tonight, with west to northwest winds today at 10 to
20 knots prevailing, and gusts up to 30 knots. Winds will become
lighter and more northerly after 22z, then back to south/west
drainage winds 01z-03z.
There is a threat of needing west all operations at KDEN on
Saturday, after 16z-18z.


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

METAR K4BM 211515Z AUTO 24009G25KT 190V270 10SM CLR M07/M17 A3002 RMK
        AO2
METAR K4BM 211455Z AUTO 25009G19KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 211435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3002 RMK AO2

SPECI KAFF 211459Z AUTO 27013G33KT 10SM CLR 05/M17 A2996 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       55 SLP128
METAR KAFF 211455Z AUTO 31011G26KT 10SM CLR 05/M17 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33026/48 SLP124 T00501168 52018
SPECI KAFF 211448Z AUTO 31015G26KT 10SM CLR 05/M16 A2995 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       37 SLP124

KCOS 211120Z 2112/2212 32012KT P6SM SCT200
     FM211700 16008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
     FM220200 12008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KCOS 211454Z 23008KT 10SM SCT230 03/M12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP146
        T00281117 53025
METAR KCOS 211354Z 35005KT 10SM SCT230 03/M12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T00331122
METAR KCOS 211254Z 01012G21KT 10SM SCT230 00/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T00001122

METAR KABH 211455Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP168
        T00291097 52020 $
METAR KABH 211355Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM CLR M00/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP163
        T10011074 $
METAR KABH 211255Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM SCT240 M04/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T10391082 $

METAR KFLY 211515Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 T00391113
METAR KFLY 211455Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 T00141098
METAR KFLY 211435Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 T00151113

KFCS 211200Z 2112/2218 30009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2991INS
     BECMG 2116/2117 15012G18KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2995INS
     BECMG 2120/2121 15015G25KT 9999 VCSH BKN080 520009 QNH2989INS
     BECMG 2201/2202 25009KT 9999 NSW BKN050 QNH2991INS
     BECMG 2215/2216 28012G18KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2974INS TX14/2122Z
     TN00/2113Z
METAR KFCS 211455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC170 02/M10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP167
        T00171096 52028 $
METAR KFCS 211355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN170 00/M11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T00001111 $
METAR KFCS 211255Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 01/M14 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP138
        T00051143 $

KPUB 211120Z 2112/2212 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
     FM211700 30012KT P6SM FEW200
     FM212300 13012KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
     FM220300 10008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200
METAR KPUB 211453Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP162 T00281089
        51032
METAR KPUB 211353Z 09006KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP158 T00111083
METAR KPUB 211253Z 04010KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP131 T10171122

METAR KVTP 211515Z AUTO 26017G23KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 211455Z AUTO 26017G22KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 211435Z AUTO 26016G21KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3013 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 211454Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T00611122 52016
METAR KTAD 211354Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 02/M13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T00171128
METAR KTAD 211254Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T10441144

METAR KLHX 211453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP157
        T00441083 53028 $
METAR KLHX 211353Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T00331072 $
METAR KLHX 211253Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T00061078 $

METAR KLAA 211453Z AUTO 36019G24KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T00721089 51026 $
METAR KLAA 211353Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP140
        T00281067 $
METAR KLAA 211253Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T00111072 $

METAR KSPD 211456Z AUTO 36019G24KT 07/M08 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP141 T00721078
        53023
METAR KSPD 211356Z AUTO 33011KT 03/M05 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP137 T00331050
METAR KSPD 211256Z AUTO 30008KT M02/M07 A2994 RMK AO1 SLP129 T10221067

Sunrise/Sunset for 03/21/2025
Burlington - 06:49:59 MDT / 19:02:10 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:59:30 MDT / 19:11:26 MDT
Lamar      - 06:51:31 MDT / 19:03:24 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 03/21/25 15:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8000 FT MSL...229/001
                   7000 FT MSL...073/009
                   7000 FT MSL...113/007
                   6000 FT MSL...072/010
                   5900 FT MSL...018/010
                   5700 FT MSL...027/009

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 519 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3
taf sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. Winds will be light and
diurnally driven.


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

METAR KCAG 211453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 BKN080 OVC110 M03/M07 A3013
        RMK AO2 SLP227 T10331072 51011
METAR KCAG 211353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP225
        T10441083
METAR KCAG 211253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP216
        T10441083

METAR KHDN 211456Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM M03/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP223 T10281078
        52011 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 211356Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM M03/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP219
       T10331089 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 211256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M04/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP213 T10391089
        FZRANO

METAR KSBS 211515Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 M03/M09 A3012 RMK
        AO1 T10311086
METAR KSBS 211455Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM BKN050 OVC065 M04/M08 A3011 RMK
        AO1 T10421083
METAR KSBS 211435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 SCT048 OVC050 M05/M09 A3011
        RMK AO1 T10521086

METAR KC07 211515Z AUTO 23005KT 7SM SCT014 OVC027 M10/M10 A3003 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 211455Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM BKN027 OVC035 M10/M10 A3002 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 211435Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM SCT033 BKN041 OVC055 M10/M10 A3002
        RMK AO2

METAR K33V 211515Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM SCT045 BKN090 M02/M11 A3005 RMK
        AO1
METAR K33V 211455Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 M03/M12 A3005 RMK
        AO1
METAR K33V 211435Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM BKN090 M03/M12 A3004 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 211453Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 M02/M09 A3015 RMK
        AO2 SLP214 T10221089 53016
METAR KEEO 211353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 M04/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP213
        T10391083
METAR KEEO 211253Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP199
        T10391089

METAR K20V 211515Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM OVC048 01/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 211455Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM OVC048 00/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 211435Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM OVC048 M01/M18 A3013 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 211515Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM OVC038 M04/M12 A3015 RMK AO2 T10411123
METAR KGNB 211455Z AUTO 20007KT 180V240 10SM OVC040 M04/M12 A3014 RMK
        AO2 T10431125
METAR KGNB 211435Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM OVC040 M05/M13 A3014 RMK AO2 T10461126


METAR KC99 211516Z AUTO 30036G54KT 1SM BKN005 M13/M15 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 211456Z AUTO 29030G47KT 2 1/2SM CLR M13/M16 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 211439Z AUTO 30027G45KT 2 1/2SM CLR M13/M16 A2988 RMK AO2

KGJT 211130Z 2112/2212 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
     FM212000 33005KT P6SM BKN100
     FM220200 05005KT P6SM BKN100
     FM220400 10006KT P6SM BKN080 BKN100
METAR KGJT 211453Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T00331067 52016
METAR KGJT 211353Z 09008KT 9SM CLR 00/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T00001067
METAR KGJT 211253Z 10004KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T10061072

KRIL 211130Z 2112/2212 23004KT P6SM BKN100
     FM212000 27007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
     FM220100 19005KT P6SM SCT080 OVC100
     FM220700 VRB04KT P6SM BKN050 BKN060 PROB30 2209/2212 4SM
      -SHRASN OVC025
METAR KRIL 211453Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM OVC120 01/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP214
        T00111078 51017 $
METAR KRIL 211353Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP215
        T10171078 $
METAR KRIL 211253Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP201
        T10171089 $

METAR K5SM 211515Z AUTO 10SM OVC070 M10/M12 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 211455Z AUTO 10SM BKN080 OVC085 M10/M12 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 211435Z AUTO 10SM SCT011 OVC080 M11/M13 A3013 RMK AO2

KEGE 211130Z 2112/2212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
     FM211800 25010G19KT P6SM FEW060 SCT110
     FM220300 25006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 2206/2208 2SM
      -SHSN
      BKN050
     FM220800 24007KT P6SM BKN030 BKN040 PROB30 2208/2209
      1SM -SHSN
      OVC019
     FM220900 24007KT P6SM BKN020 OVC035 PROB30 2209/2212
      1SM -SHSN
      OVC010
METAR KEGE 211456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP221 T10171089
        51017
METAR KEGE 211356Z 09006KT 10SM BKN100 M04/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T10391083
METAR KEGE 211256Z 10007KT 10SM FEW060 M04/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP213
        T10441089

KASE 211130Z 2112/2212 29004KT P6SM BKN035
     FM211800 33008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
     FM220200 15005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 2206/2208 2SM
      -SHSN
      OVC026
     FM220800 15006KT P6SM BKN030 OVC060 PROB30 2208/2210
      1SM -SHSN
      OVC020
     FM221000 13006KT P6SM BKN020 OVC050 WS020/25035KT
      PROB30
      2210/2212 1SM -SHSN OVC012
METAR KASE 211453Z 00000KT 10SM SCT036 BKN100 M04/M09 A3012 RMK AO2
        SLP194 T10391089 51017
METAR KASE 211353Z 00000KT 10SM OVC050 M06/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP199
        T10611094
METAR KASE 211253Z 00000KT 10SM BKN036 BKN110 M07/M11 A3009 RMK AO2
        SLP184 T10721106

METAR KCCU 211515Z AUTO 29007KT OVC002 M10/M13 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCCU 211455Z AUTO 30007KT OVC002 M10/M13 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCCU 211435Z AUTO 29006KT OVC002 M10/M13 A3005 RMK AO2 PWINO

SPECI KLXV 211514Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT027 SCT034 M05/M14 A3009 RMK AO2
       T10501139 $
METAR KLXV 211453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC027 M06/M14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP165
        60000 T10611139 51015 $
SPECI KLXV 211446Z AUTO 10SM BKN027 OVC032 M07/M14 A3008 RMK AO2
       T10671139 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 03/21/2025
Rangely           - 07:15:55 MDT / 19:28:18 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:15:08 MDT / 19:27:16 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:08:02 MDT / 19:20:31 MDT

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1145 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
A few low to midlevel clouds remain in the northern northern
mountains near KSBS, KEGE and KASE. Expect increasing clouds
after 18Z as the next system moves in from the west with some
light showers possible over the higher terrain after 00Z.
Ceilings below ILS breakpoints will impact KASE, KEGE, KRIL and
KHDN after 06Z with slight chances for snow showers and MVRF to
IFR at these locations after 08Z. Otherwise, look for VFR
conditions with generally light west to southwest winds through
the TAF period.


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

METAR KAJZ 211515Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 T00431078
METAR KAJZ 211455Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 T00311077
METAR KAJZ 211435Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 T00201076

KMTJ 211130Z 2112/2212 15006KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
     FM211800 34007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT120
     FM220300 12006KT P6SM BKN080 BKN090
METAR KMTJ 211453Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP196
        T00171106 51013
METAR KMTJ 211353Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T10221100
METAR KMTJ 211253Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP195
        T10441111

METAR KGUC 211456Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T10171106 51019 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 211356Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T10391111 FZRANO
METAR KGUC 211256Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP206
        T10561111 FZRANO

METAR K7BM 211514Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 211454Z AUTO 30007KT 250V040 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3002 RMK
        AO2
METAR K7BM 211434Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3001 RMK AO2


METAR KANK 211515Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 03/M15 A3003 RMK AO2 T00271153
        $
METAR KANK 211455Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 02/M15 A3002 RMK AO2 T00231150
        51016 $
METAR KANK 211435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M16 A3002 RMK AO2 T00171155
        $

METAR KMYP 211515Z AUTO 29034KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 211455Z AUTO 29031KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 211435Z AUTO 29035KT 10SM CLR M13/M14 A3011 RMK AO2


KTEX 211130Z 2112/2212 15006KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
     FM211800 28007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT090
     FM220200 15006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
     FM220600 16007KT P6SM OVC060
     FM220700 17007KT P6SM BKN060 WS020/25030KT PROB30 2210/2212
      2SM -SHSN BKN050
METAR KTEX 211515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 211455Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 211435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3016 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 211509Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 211449Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 211429Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3013 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 211453Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP202
        T00001078 53014
METAR KCEZ 211353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP205
        T10671100
METAR KCEZ 211253Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP192
        T10671106

KDRO 211130Z 2112/2212 10004KT P6SM FEW140
     FM211800 26011KT P6SM SKC
     FM212000 27015G25KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
     FM220200 26010KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM220400 30006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KDRO 211453Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP199
        T10111106 51019
METAR KDRO 211353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP205
        T10671117
METAR KDRO 211253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T10781122

METAR KPSO 211515Z AUTO 21002KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 211455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 211435Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 211515Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR M08/M20 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 211455Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M09/M18 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 211435Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M09/M18 A3014 RMK AO2

KALS 211120Z 2112/2212 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 211452Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T10061139 51022
METAR KALS 211352Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M08/M17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP201
        T10831167
METAR KALS 211252Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR M09/M18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP187
        T10941178

Sunrise/Sunset for 03/21/2025
Vail    - 07:06:17 MDT / 19:18:33 MDT
Durango - 07:12:37 MDT / 19:24:19 MDT
Alamosa - 07:04:37 MDT / 19:16:21 MDT

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1145 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
A few low to midlevel clouds remain in the northern northern
mountains near KSBS, KEGE and KASE. Expect increasing clouds
after 18Z as the next system moves in from the west with some
light showers possible over the higher terrain after 00Z.
Ceilings below ILS breakpoints will impact KASE, KEGE, KRIL and
KHDN after 06Z with slight chances for snow showers and MVRF to
IFR at these locations after 08Z. Otherwise, look for VFR
conditions with generally light west to southwest winds through
the TAF period.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 211120Z 2112/2212 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KPGA 211453Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP182
        T00611094 53014
METAR KPGA 211353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP179
        T00441094
METAR KPGA 211253Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP169
        T00441094

METAR KRQE 211453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T10171111 51016
METAR KRQE 211353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP196
        T10781128
METAR KRQE 211253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP178
        T10781133

Flagstaff (KFSX) 03/21/25 15:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   8500 FT MSL...324/003
                   7800 FT MSL...099/019

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1107 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION...Friday 21/12Z through Saturday 22/12Z...VFR
conditions, no precipitation expected. Winds SW 5-15kts Friday,
light and variable or terrain driven Friday night.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 22/12Z through Monday 24/12Z...VFR conditions,
no precipitation expected. Winds SW-W 10-20kts, gusts 30kts
Saturday, N-NW 5-10kts Sunday, light and variable or terrain
driven both Saturday and Sunday nights.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 211457Z 2115/2218 14008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
     FM212200 32006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
     FM220200 18007KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060
     FM220600 16007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC050
     FM221500 18007KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050
METAR KSLC 211454Z 13008KT 10SM FEW060 OVC080 04/M03 A3012 RMK AO2
        SLP199 VIRGA SCSL DSNT NE T00391028 51010
METAR KSLC 211354Z 14009KT 10SM FEW060 OVC085 03/M03 A3012 RMK AO2
        SLP197 VIRGA T00331033
METAR KSLC 211254Z 14007KT 10SM OVC090 03/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP191
        T00281044

KVEL 211130Z 2112/2212 28005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100
     FM212000 20005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
     FM220000 23009KT P6SM SCT090 OVC120
     FM220200 26008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN090
     FM220500 24006KT P6SM BKN050 OVC070
METAR KVEL 211453Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM BKN100 02/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205
        T00221122 51016
METAR KVEL 211353Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM BKN110 M03/M11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP209
        T10281106
METAR KVEL 211253Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM FEW110 M04/M12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T10391122

METAR KPUC 211453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 02/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP224
        T00221083 51011
METAR KPUC 211353Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM OVC085 M01/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP226
        T10111083
METAR KPUC 211253Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN095 M04/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP219
        T10391094

KCNY 211130Z 2112/2212 23004KT P6SM FEW120
     FM212100 27006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM220100 33006KT P6SM BKN100 BKN110
     FM220400 07005KT P6SM BKN090 BKN110
     FM221100 00000KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KCNY 211453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 01/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP201
        T00061072 53015
METAR KCNY 211353Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC110 M02/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP198
        T10171083
METAR KCNY 211253Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T10111083


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 03/21/25 15:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...026/003
                  20000 FT MSL...066/006
                  19000 FT MSL...024/002
                  17700 FT MSL...352/003
                  17000 FT MSL...008/003
                  16000 FT MSL...023/003
                  15400 FT MSL...015/003
                  15000 FT MSL...350/003
                  14000 FT MSL...281/009
                  13600 FT MSL...297/010
                  13000 FT MSL...286/017
                  12100 FT MSL...284/018
                  12000 FT MSL...285/018
                  11000 FT MSL...286/018
                  10900 FT MSL...286/018
                  10000 FT MSL...286/018
                   9800 FT MSL...287/018
                   9000 FT MSL...287/016
                   9000 FT MSL...290/016
                   8200 FT MSL...287/013
                   8000 FT MSL...284/014
                   7500 FT MSL...288/011
                   7000 FT MSL...308/006
                   6900 FT MSL...276/004
                   6900 FT MSL...303/003
                   6600 FT MSL...267/001

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1022 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...Typical diurnal wind shifts expected today,
trending north this afternoon, and back to the south this evening.
Otherwise, VFR conditions expected under increasing mid and high
level cloud cover. Best chance for rain at the terminal increases
after around 5-6Z this evening, through around 12Z. VFR VIS likely
to persist, however, MVFR CIGS may impact the terminal at to around
3kft in rain.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mainly VFR conditions and
light winds expected across the region today. Mid and high level
clouds increase through the day ahead of an approaching storm system
for northern Utah and southwest Wyoming. Valley rain and mountain
snow develop tonight, mainly after 06Z, with MVFR restrictions at
terminals possible from lowering CIGS, except in southwest Wyoming
where snow is likely, and could result in IFR conditions.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 211120Z 2112/2212 25010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
     FM211800 25015G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
     FM220600 22009KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN030 PROB30 2206/2212 4SM
      -SHSN OVC020=

KRKS 211120Z 2112/2212 21012G18KT P6SM BKN050
     FM211500 26018G28KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150
     FM220000 26011KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120
     FM220400 25009KT P6SM SCT030 OVC050
METAR KRKS 211454Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T10281094 53010
METAR KRKS 211354Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T10441100
METAR KRKS 211254Z AUTO 21010G20KT 170V240 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3005 RMK
        AO2 SLP199 T10441100

KRWL 211120Z 2112/2212 26020G30KT P6SM SCT200
     FM211700 26025G35KT P6SM SCT200
     FM212300 25020G30KT P6SM BKN200
     FM220200 24015KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KRWL 211453Z AUTO 21013G20KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP181
        T10171100 53015
METAR KRWL 211353Z AUTO 21010G21KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP175
        T10331100
METAR KRWL 211253Z AUTO 22009G19KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP172
        T10391106

KLAR 211120Z 2112/2212 27020G30KT P6SM FEW200
     FM211800 28025G35KT P6SM SCT200
     FM212300 26020G30KT P6SM SCT150
     FM220200 24010KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KLAR 211453Z AUTO 26014G23KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T10061122 53015
METAR KLAR 211353Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP144
        T10331133
METAR KLAR 211253Z AUTO 26011G20KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T10441128

KCYS 211120Z 2112/2212 31015G25KT P6SM FEW200
     FM211700 30025G35KT P6SM FEW200
     FM212300 29020G30KT P6SM SCT200
     FM220200 27010KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KCYS 211453Z 29019G33KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
        29036/1433 SLP145 T00111122 51009
METAR KCYS 211353Z 31011G18KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
        31027/1300 SLP145 T10061122
METAR KCYS 211253Z 30015G27KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
        30027/1246 SLP138 T10221122

Cheyenne (KCYS) 03/21/25 15:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...296/044
                  12400 FT MSL...303/045
                  12000 FT MSL...296/034
                  11000 FT MSL...302/044
                  10700 FT MSL...295/040
                  10000 FT MSL...303/042
                   9000 FT MSL...303/042
                   8900 FT MSL...295/043
                   8000 FT MSL...300/040
                   7400 FT MSL...303/037
                   7100 FT MSL...288/021
                   7000 FT MSL...300/035

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1033 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 429 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals
VFR conditions prevail through Friday afternoon, excluding a chance
of snow at KJAC early Friday morning. A PROB30 group covers this
threat at KJAC through 15Z. The next weather system brings in
widespread snow by Friday evening after sunset. MVFR conditions
are likely at KJAC by 02Z/Sat, with IFR conditions possible after
06Z Saturday. It will remain breezy through the TAF period,
especially in vicinity of KRKS. Frequent mountain obscuration
is expected after 06Z Saturday.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals
VFR conditions prevail through the TAF period. A weather system will
move into the area Friday evening, but impacts will be limited to
west of the Continental Divide until Saturday. Wind will remain
breezy (10-20 knots, gusts of 15-30 knots) through the TAF period.
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 1106 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 504 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
Primarily a wind forecast today across southeast Wyoming and
western Nebraska. Gusty winds will be ongoing throughout the
day and begin to taper off around sunset. High clouds will move
in throughout the afternoon and evening hours, but VFR
conditions will prevail.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 211515Z AUTO 30028G35KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2996 RMK AO2
       T00541101
METAR KIBM 211455Z AUTO 30024G32KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2995 RMK AO2
       T00481097
METAR KIBM 211435Z AUTO 30023G31KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2995 RMK AO2
       T00351097

KSNY 211120Z 2112/2212 30015G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM211400 31020G30KT P6SM FEW200
     FM220000 32015KT P6SM SCT200
     FM220300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KSNY 211453Z AUTO 30016G28KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
       31028/1449 SLP144 T00501078 53016
METAR KSNY 211353Z AUTO 29015KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T00171083
METAR KSNY 211253Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T10111089

METAR KOGA 211515Z AUTO 31020G25KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
       T00841068
METAR KOGA 211455Z AUTO 31020G29KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2994 RMK AO2
       T00751064
METAR KOGA 211435Z AUTO 31014G23KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2992 RMK AO2
       T00601068

METAR KIML 211453Z AUTO 31015G26KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28030/1422 SLP141 T00611072 51025
METAR KIML 211353Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T00281067
METAR KIML 211253Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T00171061

KMCK 211120Z 2112/2212 31019G30KT P6SM SCT250
     FM220100 27005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 211453Z AUTO 31021G29KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
       31029/1453 SLP126 T00891050 53027
METAR KMCK 211353Z AUTO 31015KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T00611044
METAR KMCK 211253Z AUTO 32015KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP105
       T00561050

North Platte (KLNX) 03/21/25 15:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   7000 FT MSL...285/029
                   6000 FT MSL...317/028
                   5000 FT MSL...315/027
                   3600 FT MSL...303/017
                   3400 FT MSL...294/013

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1133 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 633 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025
Gusty northwest winds will be the aviation concern today. At
KVTN, winds will gust 30 to 35KT between 14Z to 22Z. At KLBF,
winds will gust to 25 to 30KT 14Z to 23Z. Winds will quickly
diminish after 00Z, to become light and variable to light
southwest.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 211120Z 2112/2212 33017G30KT P6SM FEW250
     FM220100 19010KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGLD 211453Z AUTO 33021KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32026/1437 SLP142 T00611072 52031
METAR KGLD 211353Z AUTO 33020KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33026/1352 SLP132 T00331078
METAR KGLD 211253Z AUTO 33014KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
       31029/1201 SLP122 T00221083

KGCK 211120Z 2112/2212 34013G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM211500 34019G27KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 211454Z 34020G28KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34030/1444 SLP135 T00831050 51030
METAR KGCK 211354Z 33013KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T00501044
METAR KGCK 211254Z 33010KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T00281050

METAR KLBL 211456Z AUTO 34019G26KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34026/1452 SLP145 T00941067 53025
METAR KLBL 211356Z AUTO 33014KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T00561061
METAR KLBL 211256Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T10061072 FZRANO

METAR KEHA 211510Z AUTO 35015G20KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00951096
METAR KEHA 211450Z AUTO 35015G21KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3003 RMK AO2
       T00871093
METAR KEHA 211430Z AUTO 34014G19KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3002 RMK AO2
       T00821084

Goodland (KGLD) 03/21/25 15:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...321/033
                   9900 FT MSL...332/027
                   9000 FT MSL...325/032
                   8200 FT MSL...329/007
                   8000 FT MSL...329/030
                   7000 FT MSL...337/031
                   6400 FT MSL...337/025
                   6000 FT MSL...340/035
                   5000 FT MSL...336/034
                   4800 FT MSL...336/031
                   4600 FT MSL...336/031
                   4000 FT MSL...328/031
                   4000 FT MSL...329/028

Dodge City (KDDC) 03/21/25 15:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   5100 FT MSL...008/003
                   5000 FT MSL...003/003
                   4300 FT MSL...341/008
                   4000 FT MSL...342/012
                   3800 FT MSL...326/011

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1447 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 543 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast through the
period with a mix of high clouds (>10000ft) and sunshine. Winds
are beginning to increase on the backside of a low pressure
system that is exiting the area to the east. Winds should remain
from the northwest around 20kts with gusts potentially reaching
35 kts through the day. Around 00Z, winds should lighten with
the inversion to around 10 kts and shift to out of the
south/west.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1026 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 524 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025
VFR conditions will prevail through tonight with skies becoming
mostly clear by late morning. A few high clouds will move into
the area overnight. Winds will shift to a northerly direction
behind a cold front this morning. Wind gusts above 20 knots are
expected late morning into the afternoon. Winds become light
tonight and shift to a southerly direction.


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

KGUY 211136Z 2112/2212 30008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM211700 35014KT P6SM FEW250
     FM220000 03005KT P6SM FEW250=

KDHT 211136Z 2112/2212 30008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM211500 01011KT P6SM SKC
     FM212300 13008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 211453Z AUTO 02015KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T00941078 51031
METAR KDHT 211353Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T00561089
METAR KDHT 211253Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP127
        T00331122

Amarillo (KAMA) 03/21/25 15:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   6100 FT MSL...053/023
                   6000 FT MSL...040/033
                   5000 FT MSL...023/029

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1137 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 634 AM CDT Fri Mar 21 2025
VFR conditions expected for the 12Z TAF period at all TAF sites.
Winds will be out of the southwest, quickly shifting to northerly
between now and 18Z at all TAF sites with a cold front moving
south. Wind speeds behind the front will be at 5-15 kts.


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

KFMN 211120Z 2112/2212 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
     FM211800 28013G23KT P6SM SCT250
     FM220100 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KFMN 211453Z 26009KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP196 T00331139
        52014
METAR KFMN 211353Z 26008KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP198 T10061139
METAR KFMN 211253Z 25007KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP191 T10331144
        $


KLVS 211120Z 2112/2212 06009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM211700 19010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM212100 24015G25KT P6SM SCT250
     FM220200 22009KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KLVS 211453Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 04/M14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T00441144 53019 $
METAR KLVS 211353Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 04/M15 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T00391150 $
METAR KLVS 211253Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP118
        T00061156 $

METAR KRTN 211453Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T00671128 51019
METAR KRTN 211353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T00221122
METAR KRTN 211253Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP128
        T10331150

METAR KCAO 211455Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP148
        T00721111 51025
METAR KCAO 211355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T00391133
METAR KCAO 211255Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T00281144

Albuquerque (KABX) 03/21/25 15:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...014/003
                   8300 FT MSL...292/010
                   6500 FT MSL...357/003

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Friday, March 21, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 521 AM MDT Fri Mar 21 2025
VFR conditions continue with periods of high clouds moving
overhead today. Weak backdoor front enters northeast NM,
including KTCC, mid to late this morning before washing out
this afternoon. Some gusty west winds across the northern
mountains and central highlands during the afternoon along and
south of weak surface lee low across the east slopes of the Sangre
de Cristo Mountains. Winds in these locations taper off around
sunset with increasing mid level clouds across west facing slopes
near the Colorado border early Saturday morning.

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

DATA BASED ON 211200Z
VALID 211800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2510-06 2817-12 3032-20 2855-30 286947 288855 288164
BCE                      2821-06 2843-16 2756-28 286644 286855 297066
LND              2913-05 3115-12 3241-24 3062-34 308349 299458 287561
RKS              2721    2928-14 3438-22 3061-32 298147 299057 287163
GJT              2806-04 2916-11 3045-18 2963-29 296945 308255 297666
FMN              3019-02 3028-06 2954-14 2958-28 306744 306755 305566
ABQ              3113+00 3032-03 2949-14 2948-27 295444 305455 304766
MBW              2729    2927-14 3145-24 3171-34 308749 309058 297958
DEN              3022-05 3130-11 3144-22 3064-32 298247 308858 298362
PUB              3312-03 3217-08 2943-20 3068-31 308546 308957 298263
ALS                      3124-08 3044-17 3054-28 297145 297056 297366
TCC      9900    3110+00 2924-04 2953-15 2958-27 296645 296155 296966
BFF      3124    3126-08 3234-15 3154-26 3161-38 318850 308255 306152
GLD      3223    3229-07 3043-11 2952-24 3075-33 308648 308257 296956
GCK      3421+02 3139-03 3035-10 2940-22 3067-32 308047 308357 297358
GAG      3628+04 3319-02 2929-08 3041-19 3069-30 307947 298656 298361
AMA      0216    3320+00 3025-06 3058-15 3063-28 307146 297956 298064
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DATA BASED ON 211200Z
VALID 220000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2214-04 2621-10 2846-20 2858-32 287848 288557 287659
BCE                      2822-04 2949-17 2856-29 278344 278554 278164
LND              2711-04 2710-09 2826-24 2942-34 276151 277758 286958
RKS              2718    2620-11 2524-23 2848-32 276749 278158 287359
GJT              2410-01 2618-08 2743-19 2856-30 287846 279554 279564
FMN              2813+01 2929-04 2948-16 2861-28 286844 277054 277064
ABQ              2810+05 2721-03 2845-15 2852-27 285244 285254 275165
MBW              2732    2929-10 3128-23 2948-34 287250 288858 287860
DEN              3010-02 2825-09 3022-22 2958-31 288047 289756 289663
PUB              1606+00 2622-07 2945-19 2963-30 288245 289554 299264
ALS                      2108-05 2947-16 2862-28 287544 288055 287864
TCC      1305    2213+04 2523-04 2951-14 2859-28 296544 296454 306365
BFF      2919    2921-05 2926-13 3247-24 3067-34 298249 299658 298358
GLD      3216    3118-04 3134-11 3150-21 3069-32 298647 299956 299362
GCK      3214+05 3018-03 3137-10 3046-19 3065-31 298746 299755 299263
GAG      3309+06 3015-03 3030-08 3049-17 2965-29 297845 298055 299164
AMA      9900    9900+00 2826-05 2950-15 2965-28 297444 307354 287565
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DATA BASED ON 211200Z
VALID 221200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2709    2722-04 2832-10 2747-22 2864-33 308850 308557 286657
BCE                      2736-05 2952-16 2856-29 296247 307655 295263
LND              2750-03 2826-08 2956-22 2757-35 275552 285758 275756
RKS              2739    2839-10 2855-22 2750-35 285551 285456 285956
GJT              2726-03 2838-07 2746-20 2960-33 286349 297357 287359
FMN              2821+03 2731-04 2849-18 2866-30 277147 278155 277362
ABQ              2919+05 2625-02 2744-16 2749-29 275945 276954 276763
MBW              2647    2747-10 2850-21 2848-35 275852 275858 275455
DEN              2817+00 2830-06 2948-20 2849-33 285851 276558 277757
PUB              2730+01 2837-05 2836-18 2847-32 277748 278457 278459
ALS                      2729-04 2847-18 2867-30 277948 278856 278361
TCC      2414    2728+05 2730-02 2748-16 2849-28 276245 276454 276363
BFF      2225    2425-04 2528-11 2745-22 2852-35 286552 276458 275655
GLD      1929    2129-02 2627-08 2939-20 2747-32 276349 278156 278358
GCK      2027+06 2225-02 2530-07 2738-19 2756-31 277647 279755 279162
GAG      1918+07 2329+01 2630-06 2746-18 2761-29 278245 278854 278464
AMA      1932    2828+04 2740-03 2748-16 2754-28 266645 266754 276463
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