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NZUS99 KBOU 150509
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2305 MDT Tuesday, October 14, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 150456Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01170094 $
METAR KFNL 150356Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01110089 $
METAR KFNL 150256Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01330078 51011 $
METAR KGXY 150456Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01060094 $
METAR KGXY 150356Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01060094 $
METAR KGXY 150256Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01220100 51013 $
METAR KLMO 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 10/06 A3011 RMK AO2
T01000062
METAR KLMO 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3011 RMK AO2 T01030066
METAR KLMO 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3011 RMK AO2 T01060065
METAR KBDU 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 08/07 A3007 RMK AO2
T00820069
METAR KEIK 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 09/07 A3008 RMK AO2 T00890075
METAR KEIK 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 10/08 A3008 RMK AO2 T00950076
KBJC 142334Z 1500/1524 36007KT P6SM FEW080
FM150200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080
FM151700 08005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140
FM152000 16010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 PROB30 1520/1524
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KBJC 150455Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3012 RMK AO2
KDEN 150251Z 1503/1606 26006KT P6SM FEW080
FM150400 22012KT P6SM FEW080
FM151100 VRB05KT P6SM VCFG FEW002
FM151500 13007KT P6SM FEW080
FM152000 19020G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 PROB30 1521/1602
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KDEN 150453Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01280061
$
METAR KDEN 150353Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01440061
$
METAR KDEN 150253Z 24005KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01440067
51016 $
KBKF 150100Z 1501/1607 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2982INS TX26/1521Z
TN12/1512Z
METAR KBKF 150458Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP139 T01320058
METAR KBKF 150358Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP143 T01390063
METAR KBKF 150258Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP147 T01490065
52017
KAPA 150241Z 1503/1524 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080
FM150400 18010KT P6SM FEW080
FM151700 18015G25KT P6SM FEW200
FM152000 19018G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 PROB30 1521/1524
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KAPA 150453Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01330067
METAR KAPA 150353Z 23004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP154 T01330067
METAR KAPA 150253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01500067
51017
METAR KFMM 150455Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KFMM 150435Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 13/13 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 150415Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 150453Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01560122 $
METAR KAKO 150353Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01610128 $
METAR KAKO 150253Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01670128 51013 $
METAR KLIC 150455Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01280117
METAR KLIC 150355Z AUTO 16012G17KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01440122
METAR KLIC 150255Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01670122 51016
METAR KHEQ 150450Z AUTO 13006KT 3SM BR SCT001 13/13 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 150435Z AUTO 11005KT 2 1/2SM BR SCT001 13/13 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 150415Z AUTO 13010KT 3SM BR SCT001 14/14 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 150454Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 150434Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 150414Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 150455Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 150435Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 150415Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 150453Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01720128
METAR KITR 150353Z AUTO 19017G25KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3012 RMK AO2 PK
WND 18028/0311 SLP168 T01720133
METAR KITR 150253Z AUTO 19018G26KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3011 RMK AO2 PK
WND 18030/0158 SLP167 T01720144 53009
Sunrise/Sunset for 10/14/2025
Fort Collins - 07:10:51 MDT / 18:21:26 MDT
Denver - 07:09:38 MDT / 18:21:48 MDT
Sterling - 07:03:32 MDT / 18:13:56 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 10/15/25 04:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...274/025
13000 FT MSL...304/015
12700 FT MSL...292/018
12000 FT MSL...283/015
11200 FT MSL...284/012
11000 FT MSL...292/015
10000 FT MSL...285/012
10000 FT MSL...287/012
9000 FT MSL...267/013
8900 FT MSL...246/013
8100 FT MSL...237/015
8000 FT MSL...221/019
7200 FT MSL...227/015
7000 FT MSL...211/022
6100 FT MSL...294/013
6000 FT MSL...314/016
5900 FT MSL...317/014
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0228 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday/...
Issued at 537 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
VFR through the TAF period, though low confidence in the wind
forecast.
Well defined shear zone/boundary noted by TDEN and various surface
observations, sitting from north of APA to KDEN/KCFO. Expecting
that boundary to drift over DEN in the next hour or so before
retreating back. Drainage will be slower to develop this evening
as a result.
Similar uncertainty with winds tonight into Wednesday morning, as
guidance tries to advect a moist airmass back towards the
terminals. The HRRR/RAP/3km NAM all get the edge of that airmass
very close to DEN, and BUFKIT profiles would favor either dense
fog or very low stratus near 12z. Added VCFG into the TAF but will
need to watch trends closely.
Forecast confidence doesn`t improve on Wednesday as strong
southerly flow aloft will again attempt to mix down. Higher
confidence at APA, and lowest confidence at DEN where there are
hints of another boundary setting up near the field. Guidance has
also trended towards a little more convection in the afternoon,
further muddying the forecast and potential timing of the stronger
southerly flow.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 150455Z AUTO 15015G21KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 150435Z AUTO 15014G22KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 150415Z AUTO 15013G23KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01130078
METAR KAFF 150355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP177
T00990053
METAR KAFF 150255Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01130056 52011
KCOS 142335Z 1500/1524 18009KT P6SM BKN090
FM150200 16009KT P6SM SCT060
FM150700 14007KT P6SM SCT050
TEMPO 1509/1513 5SM BR BKN030
FM151600 17012KT P6SM FEW060
FM151800 17018G30KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KCOS 150454Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01280100
METAR KCOS 150354Z 07009KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01220094
METAR KCOS 150254Z 07009KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01390100
51011
METAR KFLY 150455Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM 11/10 A3023 RMK AO2 T01070095
METAR KFLY 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 11/09 A3023 RMK AO2 T01090094
METAR KFLY 150415Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM 11/10 A3023 RMK AO2 T01110096
KFCS 150400Z 1504/1610 17009KT 9999 FEW060 SCT080 QNH3001INS
BECMG 1518/1519 18012G18KT 9999 SCT050 530309 QNH2987INS
TEMPO 1521/1600 20020G30KT 520005 530509
BECMG 1601/1602 17012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN060 OVC080 520303 530609
QNH2989INS
BECMG 1605/1606 18012G18KT 9999 NSW OVC060 520303 530609
QNH2987INS
BECMG 1609/1610 18012KT 9999 SCT050 520303 530609
QNH2987INS TX25/1522Z TN08/1513Z
METAR KFCS 150455Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01180065 $
METAR KFCS 150355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP185
T01270065 $
METAR KFCS 150255Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01400061 52010 $
KPUB 150036Z 1501/1524 21010KT P6SM FEW100
FM150200 13007KT P6SM SKC
FM150800 26007KT P6SM SCT090
FM151000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN220
FM151700 15008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM151900 15015G25KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KPUB 150453Z 20013G22KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01940117
METAR KPUB 150353Z 21007KT 170V230 10SM CLR 19/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01940117
METAR KPUB 150253Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02000111
51021
METAR KVTP 150455Z AUTO 24014G25KT 10SM SCT003 BKN009 BKN014 08/07 A3052
RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 150435Z AUTO 23014G21KT 10SM SCT005 SCT010 BKN014 08/07
A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 150415Z AUTO 23015G19KT 10SM SCT003 SCT009 BKN021 08/07
A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 150454Z AUTO 19021G32KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19036/0420 SLP156 T01780117
METAR KTAD 150354Z AUTO 19021G29KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20029/0353 SLP161 T01780117
METAR KTAD 150254Z AUTO 19014G24KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19027/0241 SLP169 T01720122 51013
METAR KLAA 150453Z AUTO 18006G15KT 10SM SCT120 20/14 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP152 T02000139
METAR KLAA 150353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 20/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02000139
METAR KLAA 150253Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01940139 51017
METAR KSPD 150456Z AUTO 19009KT 16/14 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP177 T01560139
METAR KSPD 150356Z AUTO 20008KT 16/14 A3019 RMK AO1 SLP177 T01610139
METAR KSPD 150256Z AUTO 21007KT 17/13 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP181 T01670133
53012
Sunrise/Sunset for 10/14/2025
Burlington - 06:58:29 MDT / 18:11:27 MDT
Pueblo - 07:06:54 MDT / 18:21:48 MDT
Lamar - 06:58:44 MDT / 18:13:57 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 10/15/25 05:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...285/021
11000 FT MSL...214/025
10000 FT MSL...223/022
9000 FT MSL...210/024
8600 FT MSL...224/022
8000 FT MSL...210/023
7700 FT MSL...217/026
7000 FT MSL...199/027
7000 FT MSL...201/027
6400 FT MSL...193/027
6000 FT MSL...186/033
5900 FT MSL...185/031
5700 FT MSL...180/026
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2338 UTC Tuesday, October 14, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 536 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
KALS: Gusty south-southwest winds will persist into early evening,
with low (around 30%) chances of showers at the terminal as rain
continues over the higher terrain nearby. Beyond that, breezy south
winds and cigs hovering around the high end of MVFR will last
through this forecast period. Currently, showers are expected in the
area Wednesday morning, but chances are too low to include any
precip at the terminal for now. Left as VCSH to account for
scattered showers in the Valley.
KCOS: Gusty south-southeast winds will last for a few hours into
this evening, weakening overnight. Cigs are expected to drop towards
the high end of MVFR overnight. Early Wednesday morning, mainly
between 09 and 15Z, southeast surface winds are expected to bring
patchy stratus into the area, which may impact the terminal for
periods of time. VFR conditions are expected to return by mid-
morning, with gusty south winds kicking in by 18Z.
KPUB: Gusty southerly winds will last for a few more hours,
weakening and becoming more variable overnight. VFR conditions
are expected through at least mid-morning on Wednesday, with
lowering cigs (still VFR) and gusty southeast winds picking back
up by afternoon.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 150453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00610056
METAR KCAG 150353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00610061
METAR KCAG 150253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP170
T00720067 53007
METAR KHDN 150456Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00940072 $
SPECI KHDN 150421Z AUTO 11003KT 6SM HZ SCT090 11/08 A3014 RMK AO2 $
SPECI KHDN 150411Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN090 10/08 A3014 RMK AO2
$
METAR KSBS 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3013 RMK AO1 T00650065
METAR KSBS 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3013 RMK AO1 T00780068
METAR KSBS 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3014 RMK AO1 T00790069
METAR KC07 150455Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KC07 150435Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 150415Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 150455Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3023 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 150435Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3023 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 150415Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3023 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 150453Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00780061
METAR KEEO 150353Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00940067
METAR KEEO 150253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 11/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01060078 53009
METAR K20V 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 150455Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3026 RMK AO2 T00680012
METAR KGNB 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3027 RMK AO2 T00920011
METAR KGNB 150415Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3027 RMK AO2 T00950001
METAR KC99 150455Z AUTO 21009G14KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KC99 150437Z AUTO 20009G14KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KC99 150415Z AUTO 21008G15KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3041 RMK AO2
KGJT 142329Z 1500/1524 30008KT P6SM FEW100
FM150200 03005KT P6SM FEW250
FM150600 12011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
FM150900 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN110 PROB30 1509/1515
-SHRA BKN060
FM151900 18016G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1519/1524
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KGJT 150453Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01280111 $
METAR KGJT 150353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01330117 $
METAR KGJT 150253Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP121 T01330117
53006 $
KRIL 142329Z 1500/1524 26006KT P6SM FEW100
FM150200 15004KT P6SM FEW150
FM151900 24008KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
FM152100 25012G21KT P6SM FEW070 SCT250
METAR KRIL 150453Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01000089
METAR KRIL 150353Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01170094
METAR KRIL 150253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01280094 53011
METAR K5SM 150452Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/00 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 150432Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/00 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K5SM 150412Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/01 A3037 RMK AO2
KEGE 142329Z 1500/1524 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100
FM151800 25007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
FM152100 22012G22KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
METAR KEGE 150456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00780061 $
METAR KEGE 150356Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00890067 $
METAR KEGE 150256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01060078 51016 $
KASE 150115Z 1501/1524 12007KT P6SM FEW080
FM150200 16007KT P6SM FEW150
FM151500 15009KT P6SM FEW080 WS020/19040KT
FM151700 17018G26KT P6SM SCT110
FM152200 20010G21KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100 PROB30 1522/1524 4SM
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KASE 150453Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP117 T00890022
METAR KASE 150353Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00940022
METAR KASE 150253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP142 T00830028
51010
METAR KLXV 150453Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00560000
METAR KLXV 150353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00670000
METAR KLXV 150253Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00560000 53007
Sunrise/Sunset for 10/14/2025
Rangely - 07:25:14 MDT / 18:36:44 MDT
Grand Junction - 07:23:24 MDT / 18:36:46 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:17:47 MDT / 18:28:31 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/15/25 05:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...196/049
17100 FT MSL...201/047
17000 FT MSL...193/047
16000 FT MSL...192/046
15000 FT MSL...189/046
14000 FT MSL...188/045
13000 FT MSL...182/043
11000 FT MSL...059/010
11000 FT MSL...194/025
10400 FT MSL...195/017
10200 FT MSL...109/009
10100 FT MSL...175/021
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0148 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
VFR conditions are in place with mid to high level clouds
drifting through and only very isolated weak showers and
storms some of the terrain. Plenty of mositure remains in place
and this should trigger another batch of shower and thunderstorm
activity overnight and through much of tomorrow. Some of the
storms in the south tomorrow could contain hail and gusty winds
with KDRO the most probable terminal for these threats.
Otherwise strong winds aloft will lead to localized LLWS then
gusty afternoon winds as they mix to the ground. Showers and
storms will also tap into this winds and bring a threat of
gusty winds to most TAF sites in the mid to late afternoon.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 150455Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3005 RMK AO2 T01400097
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 150435Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3005 RMK AO2 T01350109
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3004 RMK AO2 T01340102
PWINO
KMTJ 142329Z 1500/1524 34011KT P6SM FEW120
FM150300 14007KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
FM151800 22007KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
FM152200 23012G21KT P6SM FEW090 FEW110 PROB30 1522/1524 -SHRA
BKN080
METAR KMTJ 150453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01110072
METAR KMTJ 150353Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01170083
METAR KMTJ 150253Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01390083 51007
METAR KGUC 150456Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN070 BKN090 11/04 A3023 RMK
AO2 SLP181 T01060044 $
METAR KGUC 150356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 09/04 A3024 RMK
AO2 SLP194 T00940039 $
METAR KGUC 150256Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01110039 51013 $
METAR K7BM 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR K7BM 150435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K7BM 150415Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 150455Z AUTO 34005KT CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 T00680031 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 150435Z AUTO 26004KT CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 T00650033 PWINO
METAR KAEJ 150415Z AUTO 26005KT CLR 07/03 A3028 RMK AO2 T00660034 PWINO
METAR KANK 150455Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM BKN080 13/08 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW AND SW T01260076 $
METAR KANK 150435Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM SCT080 12/07 A3024 RMK AO2 T01240074
$
METAR KANK 150415Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3024 RMK AO2 T01260072
$
METAR KAIB 150455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 OVC085 14/09 A3012 RMK
AO2 T01410090
METAR KAIB 150435Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM OVC075 15/09 A3012 RMK AO2 T01490086
METAR KAIB 150415Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM BKN075 13/09 A3012 RMK AO2 T01320091
KTEX 150204Z 1502/1524 11006KT P6SM SCT060
FM151500 17014G31KT P6SM VCSH FEW045 SCT100 PROB30 1515/1519
-SHRA BKN045
FM151900 18018G34KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
4SM -TSRA BKN040CB BKN045
METAR KTEX 150455Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 150435Z AUTO 16010G20KT 140V210 10SM CLR 12/03 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 150415Z AUTO 13013G25KT 110V170 10SM CLR 11/03 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 150455Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/06 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
METAR K04V 150435Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/06 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
METAR K04V 150415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/05 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 150453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 15/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01500072
METAR KCEZ 150353Z AUTO 16012G19KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01830061
METAR KCEZ 150253Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01670067 51002
KDRO 150204Z 1502/1524 10005KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 SCT070 BKN090
PROB30 1502/1505 -TSRA BKN060CB
FM150500 08006KT P6SM BKN100
FM151300 09006KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 PROB30 1513/1518 4SM
-TSRA SCT020 BKN035CB
FM151800 19010G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN060 PROB30 1518/1524
4SM -TSRA SCT020CB BKN025
METAR KDRO 150453Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM BKN080 14/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01390106
METAR KDRO 150353Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM SCT055 14/11 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N SLP163 T01440106
METAR KDRO 150253Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM FEW060 FEW075 SCT110 14/10 A3018
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE RAE22 SLP165 P0000 60000 T01440100
53009
METAR KPSO 150455Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM BKN041 BKN048 OVC070 11/08 A3028
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE
METAR KPSO 150435Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM VCTS BKN041 OVC055 13/07 A3028
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
METAR KPSO 150415Z AUTO 15001KT 10SM SCT041 BKN055 OVC075 11/08 A3028
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
METAR KCPW 150455Z AUTO 18019G30KT 10SM TS SCT002 BKN005 OVC010 03/03
A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW
METAR KCPW 150435Z AUTO 19013G27KT 10SM TS BKN003 OVC008 03/03 A3052
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 150415Z AUTO 20019G28KT 10SM BKN003 OVC008 03/03 A3052 RMK
AO2
KALS 142335Z 1500/1524 19015G25KT P6SM SCT035 BKN070
FM150200 19010KT P6SM SCT060 PROB30 1502/1505 -SHRA OVC050
FM150500 18009KT P6SM BKN050
FM151300 20012KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC200
METAR KALS 150452Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 08/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00830078
METAR KALS 150352Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01060089
METAR KALS 150252Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01220094 51013
Sunrise/Sunset for 10/14/2025
Vail - 07:15:08 MDT / 18:27:28 MDT
Durango - 07:19:02 MDT / 18:35:40 MDT
Alamosa - 07:11:12 MDT / 18:27:31 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/15/25 05:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...196/049
17100 FT MSL...201/047
17000 FT MSL...193/047
16000 FT MSL...192/046
15000 FT MSL...189/046
14000 FT MSL...188/045
13000 FT MSL...182/043
11000 FT MSL...059/010
11000 FT MSL...194/025
10400 FT MSL...195/017
10200 FT MSL...109/009
10100 FT MSL...175/021
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0148 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 540 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
VFR conditions are in place with mid to high level clouds
drifting through and only very isolated weak showers and
storms some of the terrain. Plenty of mositure remains in place
and this should trigger another batch of shower and thunderstorm
activity overnight and through much of tomorrow. Some of the
storms in the south tomorrow could contain hail and gusty winds
with KDRO the most probable terminal for these threats.
Otherwise strong winds aloft will lead to localized LLWS then
gusty afternoon winds as they mix to the ground. Showers and
storms will also tap into this winds and bring a threat of
gusty winds to most TAF sites in the mid to late afternoon.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 142320Z 1500/1524 17017G32KT P6SM FEW100
FM150100 18012G20KT P6SM FEW100
FM151100 29008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN100
FM152100 26010G20KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KPGA 150453Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01720011
METAR KPGA 150353Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01830000
METAR KPGA 150253Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01941028 53015
METAR KRQE 150453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01110072
METAR KRQE 150353Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01390067
METAR KRQE 150253Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN060 14/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01390067 51010
Flagstaff (KFSX) 10/15/25 04:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...196/058
11000 FT MSL...187/044
10800 FT MSL...182/045
10000 FT MSL...187/047
9900 FT MSL...181/045
9000 FT MSL...188/041
8000 FT MSL...197/028
7800 FT MSL...207/028
7500 FT MSL...260/009
7500 FT MSL...236/015
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2320 UTC Tuesday, October 14, 2025
.AVIATION...Wednesday 15/00Z through Thursday 16/00Z...Expect
mainly VFR conditions. Some MVFR CIGS may form over higher terrain
from terminal KFLG northward overnight, due to a cold front moving
through the area. SCT -SHRA possible over the Kaibab Plateau from
about 06Z-18Z Wednesday. Sfc winds decreasing to S-SSW10-20kts
overnight, with some higher gusts lee of terrain features. Sfc
winds AFT 18Z Wednesday S-SW10-20g25kts.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 16/00Z through Saturday 18/00Z...Expect VFR
conditions. Sfc winds are not expected to impact flight operations.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 150456Z 1505/1606 25009KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100
TEMPO 1505/1507 VRB10G25KT 5SM TSRA BR SCT040 BKN050CB
FM150800 02005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN060
FM151800 17012G22KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN060
FM160300 16010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
METAR KSLC 150454Z 29011KT 10SM FEW044 SCT065 BKN090 13/07 A2991 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25026/0426 WSHFT 0402 RAB0359E48 TSB21E41 SLP095
VCSH P0013 T01330067
SPECI KSLC 150441Z 28013KT 9SM -RA FEW041 BKN070 BKN090 13/06 A2992 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25026/0426 WSHFT 0402 RAB0359 TSB21E41 P0013
T01280061
SPECI KSLC 150421Z 24014KT 9SM -TSRA SCT048 OVC075CB 14/07 A2991 RMK AO2
WSHFT 0402 RAB0359 TSB21 OCNL LTGCG S TS S MOV N P0010
T01390072
KVEL 142329Z 1500/1524 34007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
FM150700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN110 PROB30 1512/1516 -SHRA
BKN050
FM151600 19005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1516/1520 4SM
-SHRA BKN040
FM152000 20010G18KT P6SM FEW050 BKN060 PROB30 1520/1524 4SM
-SHRA BKN050
METAR KVEL 150453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 11/08 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW SLP126 T01110083
METAR KVEL 150353Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW075 BKN110 12/09 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP129 T01220089
METAR KVEL 150253Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01060083 50002
METAR KPUC 150453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 10/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01000078
METAR KPUC 150353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN070 11/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01110083
METAR KPUC 150253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM BKN110 12/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01220089 50002
KCNY 142329Z 1500/1524 03008KT P6SM SCT090
FM150300 14004KT P6SM SCT250
FM151100 25004KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC100 PROB30 1511/1516
-SHRA BKN060 BKN080
FM151800 21013G22KT P6SM FEW050 SCT110
METAR KCNY 150453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01330111 $
METAR KCNY 150353Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01440111 $
METAR KCNY 150253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01560100 53002 $
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 10/15/25 04:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
50000 FT MSL...029/005
30000 FT MSL...298/008
28000 FT MSL...196/079
26000 FT MSL...196/054
25000 FT MSL...190/054
24000 FT MSL...191/042
22000 FT MSL...177/037
20000 FT MSL...178/037
19000 FT MSL...179/038
18000 FT MSL...183/039
17700 FT MSL...183/041
17000 FT MSL...186/041
16000 FT MSL...182/036
15500 FT MSL...182/032
15000 FT MSL...180/034
14000 FT MSL...177/030
13600 FT MSL...170/020
13000 FT MSL...169/025
12100 FT MSL...160/015
12000 FT MSL...160/021
11000 FT MSL...152/017
10900 FT MSL...150/012
10000 FT MSL...140/012
9800 FT MSL...146/010
9000 FT MSL...153/008
9000 FT MSL...155/008
8200 FT MSL...153/006
8000 FT MSL...190/005
6900 FT MSL...266/003
6600 FT MSL...290/003
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2143 UTC Tuesday, October 14, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Scattered showers and thunderstorms will last
much of the TAF period, with some capable moderate to heavy rain.
VFR conditions will prevail with dry conditions, with MVFR
conditions with stronger showers or thunderstorms. Winds will be
relatively light, but with varying directions with showers and
thunderstorms. South winds are likely after 18Z, with gusts around
25 knots.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Scattered showers and
thunderstorms through 18Z will be capable of locally moderate or
heavy rain. Showers and thunderstorms will track from south to north
for the afternoon, bringing rain to southwest Wyoming and northern
Utah with largely dry conditions further south. VFR conditions will
prevail, but MVFR conditions are likely with stronger showers and
thunderstorms. Winds will be relatively light and variable based on
showers and thunderstorms.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 142338Z 1500/1524 20007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
PROB30 1500/1504 -SHRA SCT030 BKN060
FM150400 14007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
FM151500 20012G20KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN040=
METAR KEVW 150453Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT070 BKN085 OVC110 08/03 A3004
RMK AO2 SLP116 T00780033
METAR KEVW 150353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 09/03 A3005 RMK
AO2 SLP125 T00890028
METAR KEVW 150253Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM BKN110 09/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP127
T00890022 51010
KRKS 142320Z 1500/1524 15014KT P6SM SCT070
FM150100 14010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT070
FM150800 10006KT P6SM BKN080
FM151700 17016G29KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524 -TSRA
SCT035 BKN090CB
METAR KRKS 150454Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP136
T00890067
METAR KRKS 150354Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00890067
METAR KRKS 150254Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM FEW095 09/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00940061 50004
KRWL 142327Z 1500/1524 VRB06KT P6SM BKN050
FM150200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM150900 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH FEW150
FM151600 15008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 150453Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT100 06/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00610050
METAR KRWL 150353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 07/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00720061
METAR KRWL 150253Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00670056 53004
KLAR 142327Z 1500/1524 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
FM150300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM151700 15012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 150453Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00780044
METAR KLAR 150353Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00720028
METAR KLAR 150253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00830028 51009
KCYS 142327Z 1500/1524 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM150600 VRB06KT 2SM BR BKN015
FM151500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW020
SPECI KCYS 150502Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002 10/09 A3013 RMK AO2
T01000094 RVRNO $
METAR KCYS 150453Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 10/09 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP155 T01000094 RVRNO $
SPECI KCYS 150440Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 10/10 A3013 RMK AO2
T01000100 RVRNO $
Riverton (KRIW) 10/15/25 05:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...202/041
18000 FT MSL...182/033
17000 FT MSL...187/036
16000 FT MSL...190/047
15000 FT MSL...164/036
12000 FT MSL...189/051
10000 FT MSL...256/019
9000 FT MSL...185/032
8200 FT MSL...269/012
8000 FT MSL...323/016
7400 FT MSL...337/012
7000 FT MSL...342/016
6700 FT MSL...355/015
6200 FT MSL...012/011
6000 FT MSL...007/015
6000 FT MSL...009/014
Cheyenne (KCYS) 10/15/25 04:49 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...228/027
17000 FT MSL...227/023
16000 FT MSL...221/020
15000 FT MSL...206/017
14100 FT MSL...186/020
14000 FT MSL...187/021
13000 FT MSL...181/026
12500 FT MSL...184/024
12000 FT MSL...189/027
11000 FT MSL...190/028
10700 FT MSL...191/026
10000 FT MSL...192/027
9000 FT MSL...195/010
9000 FT MSL...183/026
8000 FT MSL...191/021
7400 FT MSL...028/009
6600 FT MSL...005/013
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0250 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 527 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
MVFR ceilings are expected (60-80% confidence) to filter into KCOD,
KWRL, and KCPR overnight. Recent trends have decreased the chance
for MVFR ceilings at KJAC, KRIW, and KLND to around 20-30%, so
mention has been removed at these terminals while maintaining
FL035 groups. At KRKS and KCPR, gusty surface wind has been
quickly diminishing as sunset Tuesday approaches. Gusty
southerly surface wind between 15-30kts begin between 16Z-19Z
at KRKS, KPNA, and KLND as the pressure gradient tightens.
Scattered showers spread north across western Wyoming after
sunset Tuesday, with impacts possible at KJAC and KPNA as early
as 02Z and at KCOD around 04Z. Showers and a few thunderstorms
generally spread to all other terminals Wednesday afternoon.
However, confidence in direct impacts and timing is around 30%,
so PROB30 groups reflect shower/thunderstorm chances. MVFR
flight conditions could accompany any convection.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0452 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1051 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Main aviation concern overnight and through the morning hours on
Wednesday will be fog and low stratus east of the Laramie Range. IFR
conditions are expected for these terminals due to dense fog and low
CIGs. Fog and CIGs will slowly lift through the morning hours,
however, low stratus may linger across the northern Nebraska
panhandle through much of the day Wednesday. Another round of
scattered showers and thunderstorms will be possible Wednesday
evening and overnight.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 150455Z AUTO 10007KT 1/4SM DZ OVC003 13/13 A3010 RMK AO2
T01260126
METAR KIBM 150435Z AUTO 10007KT 1/4SM DZ OVC003 13/13 A3011 RMK AO2
T01250125
METAR KIBM 150415Z AUTO 10006KT 1/4SM DZ OVC003 13/13 A3011 RMK AO2
T01250125
KSNY 142344Z 1500/1524 11010KT P6SM BKN009
FM150200 11010KT 1/2SM FG BKN008
FM151600 17010KT P6SM BKN006
FM151800 16015G25KT P6SM SCT010
METAR KSNY 150453Z AUTO 11008KT 1/4SM FG VV001 14/14 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP163 T01390139
METAR KSNY 150353Z AUTO 11009KT 1/4SM FG VV001 13/13 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP170 T01280128
METAR KSNY 150253Z AUTO 10011KT 1/4SM FG VV002 13/12 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP172 T01280122 51003
METAR KOGA 150455Z AUTO 11009KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC001 15/15 A3010 RMK AO2
T01510147
METAR KOGA 150435Z AUTO 11008KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC001 15/15 A3010 RMK AO2
T01500146
METAR KOGA 150415Z AUTO 11008KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC001 15/15 A3011 RMK AO2
T01490145
METAR KIML 150453Z AUTO 3SM BR CLR 14/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01440139
SPECI KIML 150421Z AUTO 3SM BR SCT002 14/14 A3009 RMK AO2 T01440144
SPECI KIML 150414Z AUTO 2 1/2SM BR BKN002 14/14 A3009 RMK AO2
T01440144
KMCK 150235Z 1503/1524 09008KT 6SM BR SCT250 WS015/18045KT
TEMPO 1503/1505 2SM BR
FM150500 11008KT P6SM SCT250 WS015/19045KT
FM151700 17015G25KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 150453Z AUTO 12007KT 7SM CLR 16/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01560144
METAR KMCK 150353Z AUTO 08006KT 6SM BR CLR 16/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01560144
METAR KMCK 150253Z AUTO 07006KT 5SM BR CLR 15/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01500144 53006
North Platte (KLNX) 10/15/25 05:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9000 FT MSL...242/013
8600 FT MSL...240/013
8000 FT MSL...241/017
7400 FT MSL...232/020
7000 FT MSL...229/023
6300 FT MSL...207/030
6000 FT MSL...203/032
5500 FT MSL...194/035
5000 FT MSL...184/030
4700 FT MSL...179/023
4100 FT MSL...143/014
4000 FT MSL...153/018
3600 FT MSL...140/013
3400 FT MSL...123/009
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0436 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1129 PM CDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Areas of IFR and LIFR can be expected tonight as a warm front
lifts northward across the area. Areas of dense fog will occur
with the low ceilings. Conditions will begin to improve from
south to north later this morning. East to southeast winds 5-10
kts early this morning will increase from the southeast 10-20
kts during the day Wednesday.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 150507Z 1505/1524 19015KT P6SM SCT250
FM151500 18015G25KT P6SM BKN200
FM151800 19023G33KT P6SM OVC140
FM152000 18027G39KT P6SM BKN200=
METAR KGLD 150453Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01670139 $
METAR KGLD 150353Z AUTO 20015G21KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01720139 $
METAR KGLD 150253Z AUTO 20016G25KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/0241 SLP172 T01780144 53011 $
KGCK 142320Z 1500/1524 18014G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 150454Z AUTO 15007KT 8SM CLR 17/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01720156
METAR KGCK 150354Z AUTO 16005KT 7SM CLR 16/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01610156
METAR KGCK 150254Z AUTO 15008KT 9SM CLR 17/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01720156 50006
METAR KLBL 150456Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01560144 402280128 PNO $
METAR KLBL 150356Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01610156 PNO $
METAR KLBL 150256Z AUTO 12005KT 9SM CLR 16/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP203 6////
T01610161 51012 PNO $
METAR KEHA 150455Z AUTO 18008KT 7SM BR CLR 14/14 A3021 RMK AO2
T01450140
METAR KEHA 150435Z AUTO 18005KT 7SM BR CLR 14/13 A3021 RMK AO2
T01400134
METAR KEHA 150415Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BR CLR 14/13 A3021 RMK AO2
T01380133
Goodland (KGLD) 10/15/25 04:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...209/015
9000 FT MSL...229/039
8000 FT MSL...226/042
7000 FT MSL...215/050
7000 FT MSL...217/050
6100 FT MSL...205/055
6000 FT MSL...205/054
5400 FT MSL...203/051
5000 FT MSL...203/048
4700 FT MSL...203/046
4300 FT MSL...200/033
4000 FT MSL...194/026
4000 FT MSL...192/026
Dodge City (KDDC) 10/15/25 04:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...203/007
13900 FT MSL...198/006
13000 FT MSL...235/024
12000 FT MSL...254/029
11700 FT MSL...249/028
11000 FT MSL...249/030
10000 FT MSL...245/028
9800 FT MSL...243/026
9000 FT MSL...239/025
8300 FT MSL...239/022
8000 FT MSL...237/023
7100 FT MSL...225/024
7000 FT MSL...225/024
6000 FT MSL...208/030
6000 FT MSL...208/029
5100 FT MSL...200/033
5000 FT MSL...198/034
4300 FT MSL...188/035
4000 FT MSL...187/037
3800 FT MSL...183/033
3200 FT MSL...179/031
3000 FT MSL...178/026
3000 FT MSL...178/026
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2312 UTC Tuesday, October 14, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 509 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Low clouds will move out of KMCK early this evening, leaving VFR
for the remainder of the TAF period at both KMCK and KGLD. Some
low level wind shear can be expected at KMCK through Wednesday
morning, but gusty surface winds at KGLD will mitigate the
shear. Both terminals will see gusty surface winds Wednesday
afternoon.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0438 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1137 PM CDT Tue Oct 14 2025
VFR conditions will prevail throughout the day with some high
clouds present. Winds will be from the south, gusting to around
30 knots by this afternoon.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 142333Z 1500/1524 15011KT P6SM BKN180
FM151300 19009KT P6SM SCT250
FM151800 19015KT P6SM FEW250
FM152300 16016G24KT P6SM FEW240=
METAR KGUY 150453Z AUTO 20003KT 1 3/4SM BR FEW002 14/14 A3017 RMK AO2
SLP186 T01440139
SPECI KGUY 150447Z AUTO 19003KT 4SM BR FEW002 14/14 A3017 RMK AO2
SPECI KGUY 150445Z AUTO 19003KT 1 1/2SM BR FEW002 14/14 A3017 RMK AO2
T01440139
KDHT 142333Z 1500/1524 15010KT P6SM BKN190
FM151300 19009KT P6SM SCT230
FM151700 20015KT P6SM FEW250
FM152000 18017G29KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 150453Z AUTO 17006KT 8SM CLR 16/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01560144
METAR KDHT 150353Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 16/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01610156
METAR KDHT 150253Z AUTO 10003KT 6SM BR CLR 16/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01610156 53008
Amarillo (KAMA) 10/15/25 04:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...311/009
17000 FT MSL...320/009
16000 FT MSL...313/008
15000 FT MSL...272/008
14000 FT MSL...248/007
13000 FT MSL...237/007
12000 FT MSL...003/004
11500 FT MSL...023/004
11000 FT MSL...044/004
10000 FT MSL...025/006
9200 FT MSL...020/008
9000 FT MSL...022/009
8000 FT MSL...087/008
8000 FT MSL...087/007
7000 FT MSL...108/016
6900 FT MSL...108/016
6100 FT MSL...117/021
6000 FT MSL...116/023
5300 FT MSL...123/026
5000 FT MSL...117/022
4600 FT MSL...108/023
4200 FT MSL...097/023
4000 FT MSL...085/021
4000 FT MSL...084/021
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0500 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 629 PM CDT Tue Oct 14 2025
VFR conditions expected throughout the 00Z TAF period at all TAF
sites. Winds out of the south and southwest of 5-15 kts through
12-15Z will increase afterwards to 10-20 kts with gusts of 25-30
kts at times through the end of the TAF period with mostly clear
skies.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 142343Z 1500/1524 11008KT P6SM FEW080
FM151700 14008KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 21010G15KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 150453Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01670117
METAR KFMN 150353Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01670111
METAR KFMN 150253Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01720094
51008
KLVS 142343Z 1500/1524 18010KT 1SM BR OVC005
TEMPO 1500/1504 1/2SM FG VV002
FM150400 18012KT P6SM VCSH BKN009
TEMPO 1504/1508 1SM -SHRA BR OVC004
FM150800 18012KT 1SM BR OVC006
FM152000 19018G30KT P6SM VCSH BKN012
METAR KLVS 150453Z AUTO 17009KT 4SM BR BKN005 OVC009 14/13 A3031 RMK
AO2 CIG 003V007 SLP185 T01390133 $
METAR KLVS 150353Z AUTO 19007KT 4SM BR OVC003 13/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01330133 $
METAR KLVS 150253Z AUTO 20009KT 3SM BR OVC003 13/13 A3032 RMK AO2 RAB07E17
SLP193 P0000 60003 T01330133 51009 $
METAR KRTN 150453Z AUTO 19007KT 3SM -RA BR OVC003 14/13 A3026 RMK AO2
RAE0358B11 SLP189 P0000 T01390133
SPECI KRTN 150411Z AUTO 19011KT 3SM -RA BR OVC002 14/13 A3028 RMK AO2
RAE0358B11 P0000 T01390133
SPECI KRTN 150403Z AUTO 19011KT 3SM VCTS BR OVC002 14/13 A3028 RMK AO2
RAE0358 P0000 T01390133
SPECI KCAO 150502Z AUTO 20008KT 1/4SM FG VV002 14/14 A3025 RMK AO2
T01440144 $
METAR KCAO 150455Z AUTO 19007KT 1/2SM FG VV002 14/14 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP200 T01440139 $
SPECI KCAO 150451Z AUTO 19007KT 3/4SM BR VV002 14/14 A3024 RMK AO2 $
Albuquerque (KABX) 10/15/25 05:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...228/041
15000 FT MSL...202/037
13000 FT MSL...200/041
12000 FT MSL...197/037
11000 FT MSL...195/026
10000 FT MSL...195/027
9200 FT MSL...193/024
9000 FT MSL...188/027
8500 FT MSL...186/021
8000 FT MSL...179/027
7700 FT MSL...163/020
7000 FT MSL...171/024
6500 FT MSL...163/019
6300 FT MSL...144/013
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0032 UTC Wednesday, October 15, 2025
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 628 PM MDT Tue Oct 14 2025
Showers and thunderstorms have been very sparse and isolated, and
confidence in the overnight coverage is fairly low, despite
forecast models insisting more development through the night.
Activity that does develop tonight will favor central New Mexico,
moving from south to north. Areas along and just east of the
central mountain chain will remain prone to low stratus and MVFR
to IFR ceilings with patchy fog also persisting through the
morning Wednesday. Most locations will hover near the 1000 ft
ceiling threshold between the IFR-MVFR category. However,
isolated pockets of dense fog, namely near KLVS, KCQC, and KSRR
will drop to the VLIFR category, shutting down airfields in 1/4
mile visibility and 200 ft ceilings. Low clouds and fog will be
stubborn to erode away through the late morning and early
afternoon Wednesday, but southerly winds are expected to increase
and assist with this effort with widespread gusts of 20-30 kt.
Showers and storms will be concentrated over north central New
Mexico with a couple of strong to severe storms expected with
hail, frequent lightning, and gusty downburst winds Wednesday
afternoon.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 150600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1711 1927+06 1931-02 1945-17 2071-29 700741 700745 209447
BCE 1940-03 2074-14 7100-23 710839 710945 219849
LND 1929+07 2045+02 2048-14 2172-25 219940 710846 218650
RKS 1934 2049+02 2153-14 2174-25 219940 710647 219051
GJT 2028+10 2035+02 2054-12 2174-22 218938 710545 710452
FMN 1930+12 1933+03 2147-09 2258-21 218236 710043 710154
ABQ 1824+12 2035+06 2249-06 2257-19 216534 216943 217654
MBW 1619 2021+05 2240-11 2262-22 227439 720345 720752
DEN 2022+13 2024+06 2234-08 2233-21 228335 228943 229154
PUB 2019+13 2023+06 2247-07 2263-19 227334 227743 228054
ALS 2138+05 2251-07 2262-20 227834 218143 218454
TCC 1828 2019+13 2030+09 2233-06 2239-18 225533 225942 225654
BFF 1828 2017+13 1916+05 2324-09 2239-22 237436 239844 239753
GLD 2044 2232+13 2226+08 2338-08 2358-19 236034 236743 237554
GCK 1930+17 2326+14 2329+08 2331-08 2341-19 234933 235942 236254
GAG 1818+17 1919+15 2115+08 2425-06 2326-19 244432 234742 234854
AMA 1727 1921+16 1922+09 2227-06 2228-18 234632 224742 224754
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DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 151200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1710+02 1724-04 2045-18 2082-28 702040 701645 219548
BCE 2040-06 2084-14 7113-23 712038 711544 710250
LND 1825+07 2030+00 2050-15 2176-25 710140 710447 219251
RKS 1929 1941+00 2057-14 2183-24 219939 710147 219752
GJT 1927+07 1940+00 2165-11 2181-22 218938 219946 219853
FMN 1824+09 1941+03 2152-08 2158-21 217537 219444 710154
ABQ 1927+11 2039+05 2141-06 2145-19 216434 216843 227354
MBW 2309 2017+04 2248-10 2259-22 227139 229046 229354
DEN 2420+13 2019+05 2237-07 2244-21 226637 229044 229455
PUB 2326+12 2338+06 2245-07 2245-20 227035 227444 228055
ALS 2028+05 2247-08 2247-20 227534 217843 227954
TCC 2024 2014+12 2024+08 2133-07 2240-18 225333 225543 215453
BFF 1809 1816+13 1920+05 2225-10 2241-21 236438 239845 730454
GLD 2239 2231+13 2235+07 2239-08 2348-20 236135 236944 238154
GCK 2128+16 2025+14 2127+08 2331-07 2339-19 245033 236243 236053
GAG 2015+15 1818+14 1917+08 2324-06 2326-19 244332 234343 224453
AMA 1923 1821+15 1823+10 2228-06 2227-18 224233 224143 224353
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DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 160000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2218+00 2027-07 1739-21 1852-33 197040 206341 215246
BCE 2223-08 2145-21 2178-29 219437 218341 227045
LND 2023+07 2028-02 2056-16 2088-27 701040 701446 209851
RKS 1920 1941-02 2060-15 2091-27 701139 701546 700251
GJT 2118+07 1932-01 2072-14 2093-24 700937 710945 710052
FMN 2221+13 2031+05 2158-11 2179-22 218737 219145 229353
ABQ 1835+13 2043+07 2152-08 2158-20 217135 217644 227353
MBW 1425 1724+04 2153-12 2176-23 218838 219246 219054
DEN 1829+13 1933+05 2255-09 1934-20 227537 219045 218853
PUB 1927+14 2125+07 2153-08 2161-21 217636 218244 228454
ALS 2049+05 2159-08 2164-21 217935 218644 218053
TCC 1725 1924+13 2024+09 2141-08 2145-19 215734 215643 215553
BFF 1424 1735+11 2037+04 2237-08 2252-21 226537 228445 228554
GLD 1739 2132+15 2133+08 2242-08 2247-20 225735 226544 226854
GCK 1732+16 2038+15 2037+09 2238-08 2238-20 225734 225543 225753
GAG 1724+16 1929+14 1924+09 2222-07 2436-18 223933 214743 214554
AMA 1625 2032+15 2032+09 2030-07 2241-19 214333 214743 214453
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