761  
NZUS99 KBOU 120729  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0125 MDT WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 120656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP036  
T00941083 401941006  
METAR KFNL 120556Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP035  
T01171106 10161 20094 50001  
METAR KFNL 120456Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP043  
T01171094  
 
METAR KGXY 120656Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP070 T00611100  
402061028  
METAR KGXY 120556Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP069 T00721094  
10167 20056 50004  
METAR KGXY 120456Z 36007KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T00721094  
 
METAR KLMO 120715Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 12/M12 A2974 RMK AO2 T01231124  
METAR KLMO 120655Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2975 RMK AO2 T01051112  
402030040  
METAR KLMO 120635Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2975 RMK AO2 T01071117  
 
METAR KBDU 120715Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2974 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 120655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2974 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 120635Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2974 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 120715Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2973 RMK AO2 T00761114  
METAR KEIK 120655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2973 RMK AO2 T00871121  
METAR KEIK 120635Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2973 RMK AO2 T00861123  
 
KBJC 120527Z 1206/1306 29009KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM121500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM122200 28008KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KBJC 120715Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2976 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 120655Z AUTO 25013G17KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2976 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 120635Z AUTO 24012G16KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A2976 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 120527Z 1206/1312 33007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
FM120800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200  
FM121000 22009KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM121700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM122200 13007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM130400 20008KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KDEN 120653Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 07/M11 A2975 RMK AO2  
SLP027 T00671111 402061006 $  
METAR KDEN 120553Z 31009KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 11/M11 A2975 RMK AO2  
SLP019 T01111111 10172 20089 50003 $  
METAR KDEN 120453Z 33007KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 11/M11 A2975 RMK AO2  
SLP029 T01111106 $  
 
KBKF 120115Z 1201/1307 34009KT 9999 FEW150 SCT200 QNH2974INS  
BECMG 1203/1204 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2980INS TX15/1222Z  
TN02/1213Z  
METAR KBKF 120658Z 18008KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 05/M10 A2975 RMK AO2A  
SLP028 T00501096 402000031  
METAR KBKF 120558Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 08/M11 A2974 RMK AO2A  
SLP025 T00751113 10168 20060 51003  
METAR KBKF 120458Z 11004KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 09/M12 A2974 RMK AO2A  
SLP025 T00881118  
 
KAPA 120527Z 1206/1306 19007KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM121200 23010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM121700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM122100 03007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM130200 13006KT P6SM FEW220  
FM130500 19008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KAPA 120653Z 12004KT 10SM BKN220 04/M09 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP052  
T00391089 401830006  
METAR KAPA 120553Z 19006KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 07/M09 A2977 RMK AO2  
SLP046 T00671094 10178 20061 51005  
METAR KAPA 120453Z 16005KT 10SM FEW120 BKN190 08/M10 A2976 RMK AO2  
SLP048 T00831100  
 
METAR KMNH 120715Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A2983 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 120655Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2983 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 120635Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2984 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 120715Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2972 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 120655Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2971 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 120635Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2972 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 120715Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2970 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 120655Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2969 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 120635Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2970 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 120653Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP030  
T00561083 402061017 $  
METAR KAKO 120553Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP036  
T00941083 10167 20089 50005 $  
METAR KAKO 120453Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP043  
T01061089 $  
 
METAR KLIC 120655Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP045  
T10171072 401831050  
METAR KLIC 120555Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP035  
T00721089 10150 20044 50003  
METAR KLIC 120455Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP044  
T00561083  
 
METAR K2V6 120714Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2970 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 120654Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2970 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 120634Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2971 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 120715Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2972 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 120655Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2972 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 120635Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2972 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 120653Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP041  
T00391044 401891017  
METAR KITR 120553Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T00281044 10150 20028 58004  
METAR KITR 120453Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP050  
T00561044  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/12/2025  
FORT COLLINS - 07:15:46 MDT / 19:03:56 MDT  
DENVER - 07:15:06 MDT / 19:03:45 MDT  
STERLING - 07:08:23 MDT / 18:56:29 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 03/12/25 07:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...206/019  
8100 FT MSL...184/010  
8000 FT MSL...161/018  
7300 FT MSL...180/011  
7000 FT MSL...177/019  
6600 FT MSL...181/018  
6200 FT MSL...175/005  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0530 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1127 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT. DRAINAGE  
WINDS HAVE BEEN SLOW TO DEVELOP THIS EVENING BUT SHOULD GRADUALLY  
MAKE THAT TURN OVER THE NEXT FEW HOURS. UNCERTAINTY IN THE WIND  
FORECAST AGAIN FOR WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON AS SOME GUIDANCE IS SPLIT  
BETWEEN LIGHT NORTHWEST OR LIGHT SOUTHEAST. CLOUD COVER SHOULD  
GRADUALLY DIMINISH THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD WITH NO CEILING OR  
VISIBILITY CONCERNS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 120715Z AUTO 19009G17KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A2997 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 120655Z AUTO 17012G18KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A2997 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 120635Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A2997 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 120655Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 09/M15 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP032  
T00911147 401790008  
METAR KAFF 120555Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T00451120 10158 20044 51008  
METAR KAFF 120455Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP046  
T00731142  
 
KCOS 120520Z 1206/1306 34008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121700 06009KT P6SM FEW250  
FM121900 15007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCOS 120654Z 28009KT 10SM FEW150 FEW200 09/M13 A2979 RMK AO2  
SLP040 T00941128 401940006 $  
METAR KCOS 120554Z 01013KT 10SM FEW200 08/M13 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP050  
T00781133 10161 20061 51005 $  
METAR KCOS 120454Z 02009KT 10SM FEW160 BKN210 06/M12 A2979 RMK AO2  
SLP058 T00611117 $  
 
METAR KABH 120655Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00291100 401831030  
METAR KABH 120555Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T00201099 10156 21011 50005  
METAR KABH 120455Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00481109  
 
METAR KFLY 120715Z AUTO 34009KT 300V010 10SM CLR 06/M13 A2982 RMK AO2  
T00571132  
METAR KFLY 120655Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A2982 RMK AO2 T00541130  
401711005  
METAR KFLY 120635Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A2983 RMK AO2 T00431125  
 
KFCS 120400Z 1204/1310 33009KT 9999 BKN160 520409 QNH2975INS  
BECMG 1217/1218 27012KT 9999 VCSH SCT110 QNH2975INS  
TEMPO 1218/1221 27015G30KT 520009  
BECMG 1300/1301 27009KT 9999 NSW FEW200 520405 QNH2980INS  
TX17/1222Z TNM01/1213Z  
METAR KFCS 120655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M15 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T00891149 402100004  
METAR KFCS 120555Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 12/M17 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T01161169 10171 20083 51009  
METAR KFCS 120455Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM FEW190 10/M14 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T01031137  
 
KPUB 120520Z 1206/1306 31008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM121800 03006KT P6SM SKC  
FM122200 14008KT P6SM SKC  
FM130400 26006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 120653Z 29016KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP030  
T00941111 402221028  
METAR KPUB 120553Z 29010KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP028 T00941117  
10217 20078 51010  
METAR KPUB 120453Z 29012KT 10SM CLR 10/M13 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP030 T01001133  
 
METAR KTAD 120654Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP039  
T00721111 401941011  
METAR KTAD 120554Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP052  
T00501100 10178 20050 53009  
METAR KTAD 120454Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP047  
T00671100  
 
METAR KLHX 120653Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP023  
T00831094 402171011 $  
METAR KLHX 120553Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP029  
T00891089 10211 20083 50003 $  
METAR KLHX 120453Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP034  
T01001083 $  
 
METAR KLAA 120653Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP036  
T00561067 402221050  
METAR KLAA 120553Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP048  
T00331078 10200 20033 51007  
METAR KLAA 120453Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP047  
T00611072  
 
METAR KSPD 120656Z AUTO 28007KT 02/M06 A2974 RMK AO1 SLP037 T00221061  
402111006  
METAR KSPD 120556Z AUTO 23006KT 03/M06 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP042 T00331056  
10189 20022 53002  
METAR KSPD 120456Z AUTO 00000KT 03/M06 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP043 T00331061  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/12/2025  
BURLINGTON - 07:04:13 MDT / 18:53:07 MDT  
PUEBLO - 07:13:19 MDT / 19:02:48 MDT  
LAMAR - 07:05:15 MDT / 18:54:51 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 03/12/25 07:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8600 FT MSL...047/009  
8000 FT MSL...060/007  
7800 FT MSL...033/013  
7000 FT MSL...042/019  
7000 FT MSL...045/015  
5900 FT MSL...013/015  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0521 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1119 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS AT ALL 3 TAF SITES DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT (GENERALLY LESS THAN 10KTS) THROUGHOUT  
THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 M01/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T10061056 401391067  
METAR KCAG 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T00061050 10111 20000 51010  
METAR KCAG 120453Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP103  
T00171050  
 
METAR KHDN 120656Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM SCT120 02/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP099  
T00171061 FZRANO  
METAR KHDN 120556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00281072 10078 20017 401111044 51008  
METAR KHDN 120456Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T00441072  
 
METAR KSBS 120715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2986 RMK AO1 T10021069  
METAR KSBS 120655Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2987 RMK AO1 T10011070  
METAR KSBS 120635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2987 RMK AO1 T00081071  
 
METAR KC07 120715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 BKN085 M02/M12 A2995 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KC07 120655Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2995 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 120635Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2995 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 120715Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2989 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 120655Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2989 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 120635Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2989 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 120653Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP087  
T10171072 401391061  
METAR KEEO 120553Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT110 M01/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T10061067 10117 21017 53005  
METAR KEEO 120453Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T10061072  
 
METAR K20V 120714Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 M03/M08 A2991 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 120654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2991 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 120634Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2992 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 120715Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 T10271085  
METAR KGNB 120655Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 T10081081  
400891101  
METAR KGNB 120635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 T10131077  
 
METAR KC99 120706Z AUTO 30022G34KT 10SM CLR M04/M15 A2988 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 120646Z AUTO 30022G39KT 10SM CLR M04/M15 A2987 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 120626Z AUTO 30022G37KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A2988 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 120520Z 1206/1306 06006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM120800 14009KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121800 27007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM122200 30009KT P6SM FEW100  
FM130200 15009KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KGJT 120653Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP067  
T00781106 401780011  
METAR KGJT 120553Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00721106 10178 20067 51005  
METAR KGJT 120453Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T00831106  
 
KRIL 120520Z 1206/1306 VRB02KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121800 26007KT P6SM SCT150  
FM122100 30011G22KT P6SM SCT100  
FM130200 15005KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KRIL 120653Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T00331078 401611044  
METAR KRIL 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T00441067 10144 20044 51009  
METAR KRIL 120453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP087  
T00721067  
 
METAR K5SM 120715Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3000 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 120655Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3000 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 120635Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3000 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 120520Z 1206/1306 13005KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121800 24008KT P6SM SCT150  
FM122000 27010G20KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120  
FM130200 20005KT P6SM FEW090  
METAR KEGE 120656Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00111072  
METAR KEGE 120556Z 10008KT 10SM BKN120 02/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00221067 10122 20022 401391061 52009  
METAR KEGE 120456Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP104  
T00391072  
 
KASE 120520Z 1206/1306 19005KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121800 33006KT P6SM SCT150  
FM122000 29009G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100  
FM130200 19005KT P6SM FEW080  
METAR KASE 120653Z 17007KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T10111106 401001067  
METAR KASE 120553Z 22005KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP083 T10221089  
10083 21022 53005  
METAR KASE 120453Z 19005KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T00001094  
 
METAR KCCU 120715Z AUTO 25017G22KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 120655Z AUTO 25020G26KT 5SM HZ CLR M03/M15 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 120635Z AUTO 26018G23KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3000 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 120653Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M04/M15 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T10391150 400721128  
METAR KLXV 120553Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T10331144 10028 21039 53002  
METAR KLXV 120453Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T10331139  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/12/2025  
RANGELY - 07:30:29 MDT / 19:18:54 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:29:17 MDT / 19:18:18 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:22:46 MDT / 19:10:58 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/12/25 07:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...236/019  
11000 FT MSL...224/015  
10400 FT MSL...235/013  
10100 FT MSL...198/019  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0453 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1052 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TODAY. THERE WILL BE A MIX OF CLOUDS  
AND GUSTY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO A SYSTEM APPROACHING FROM  
THE WEST.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 120715Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2988 RMK AO2  
T00331108  
METAR KAJZ 120655Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2989 RMK AO2 T00321109  
METAR KAJZ 120635Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A2989 RMK AO2 T00361108  
 
KMTJ 120520Z 1206/1306 16009KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121200 18006KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121900 30005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM122100 27009G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100  
FM130200 14006KT P6SM FEW080  
METAR KMTJ 120653Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T00331106 401501022  
METAR KMTJ 120553Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T00391111 10144 20033 50003  
METAR KMTJ 120453Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094  
T00391117  
 
METAR KGUC 120656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T10441072 401001089 FZRANO  
METAR KGUC 120556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T10221078 10100 21022 51008 FZRANO  
METAR KGUC 120456Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T10171072 FZRANO  
 
METAR K7BM 120714Z AUTO 31007G15KT 280V350 10SM CLR 01/M15 A2995 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 120654Z AUTO 30010G19KT 260V320 10SM CLR 01/M16 A2995 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 120634Z AUTO 25008G14KT 230V300 10SM CLR 01/M16 A2996 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KANK 120710Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A2990 RMK AO2 T00181135  
METAR KANK 120655Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A2990 RMK AO2 T00311137  
401411025  
METAR KANK 120635Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A2990 RMK AO2 T00311137  
 
KTEX 120520Z 1206/1306 14005KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121700 27009KT P6SM FEW100  
FM122000 29012G20KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100  
FM130200 18005KT P6SM FEW060  
METAR KTEX 120715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 120655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 120635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A2999 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 120709Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A2995 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 120649Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M14 A2996 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 120629Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A2996 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 120653Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T10111094 401501067  
METAR KCEZ 120553Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T10061100 10144 21011 51007  
METAR KCEZ 120453Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T10061094  
 
KDRO 120520Z 1206/1306 06006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM121700 22007KT P6SM FEW060 FEW090  
FM122100 25014G23KT P6SM FEW045 SCT100  
FM130200 06005KT P6SM FEW070  
METAR KDRO 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T10221094 401441061  
METAR KDRO 120553Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T00001089 10128 21006 50005  
METAR KDRO 120453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T00001094  
 
METAR KPSO 120715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2996 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 120655Z AUTO 01002KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A2996 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 120635Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2997 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 120715Z AUTO 25010G18KT 10SM CLR M06/M16 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 120655Z AUTO 24011G19KT 10SM CLR M06/M16 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 120635Z AUTO 25010G19KT 10SM CLR M06/M16 A3007 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 120520Z 1206/1306 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250  
FM122100 26007KT P6SM BKN250  
FM130300 19006KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KALS 120652Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T10441117 401441117  
METAR KALS 120552Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T10331122 10122 21033 50007  
METAR KALS 120452Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T10221128  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/12/2025  
VAIL - 07:20:40 MDT / 19:09:21 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:26:02 MDT / 19:16:04 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 07:18:06 MDT / 19:08:02 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/12/25 07:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...236/019  
11000 FT MSL...224/015  
10400 FT MSL...235/013  
10100 FT MSL...198/019  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0453 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1052 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TODAY. THERE WILL BE A MIX OF CLOUDS  
AND GUSTY WINDS THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO A SYSTEM APPROACHING FROM  
THE WEST.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 120520Z 1206/1306 20006KT P6SM SCT100  
FM122200 22009G15KT P6SM FEW060  
METAR KPGA 120653Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM BKN100 OVC110 12/M03 A2987 RMK AO2  
SLP081 T01171028 401830050  
METAR KPGA 120553Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM OVC090 12/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T01221028 10172 20122 53015  
METAR KPGA 120453Z AUTO 20009G21KT 10SM OVC095 12/M03 A2985 RMK AO2  
PK WND 20030/0435 SLP079 T01221028  
 
METAR KRQE 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T00001100 401501089  
METAR KRQE 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00061111 10133 20006 51005  
METAR KRQE 120453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T00281117  
 
FLAGSTAFF (KFSX) 03/12/25 07:20 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
42000 FT MSL...277/003  
29000 FT MSL...219/024  
29000 FT MSL...218/025  
28000 FT MSL...215/033  
27000 FT MSL...228/034  
26000 FT MSL...229/026  
25000 FT MSL...226/031  
24800 FT MSL...226/031  
24000 FT MSL...229/031  
23000 FT MSL...226/030  
22000 FT MSL...223/032  
21300 FT MSL...224/032  
21000 FT MSL...225/033  
20000 FT MSL...226/033  
19000 FT MSL...222/033  
18600 FT MSL...223/034  
18000 FT MSL...223/034  
17000 FT MSL...222/034  
16400 FT MSL...224/034  
16000 FT MSL...222/034  
15000 FT MSL...220/033  
14500 FT MSL...221/033  
14000 FT MSL...219/035  
13000 FT MSL...215/036  
13000 FT MSL...220/034  
12000 FT MSL...221/034  
11800 FT MSL...221/035  
11000 FT MSL...221/034  
10800 FT MSL...224/035  
10000 FT MSL...227/031  
9900 FT MSL...227/032  
9200 FT MSL...226/029  
9000 FT MSL...216/026  
8500 FT MSL...222/026  
8000 FT MSL...217/018  
7800 FT MSL...217/018  
7400 FT MSL...218/014  
7400 FT MSL...214/021  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0445 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION...WEDNESDAY 12/06Z THROUGH THURSDAY 13/06Z
 
MVFR/IFR  
CONTINUES IN SHRA/SHSN. LOCALIZED LIFR POSSIBLE IN +SN ACROSS THE  
HIGHER TERRAIN THROUGH 10Z. CONDITIONS BEGIN TO IMPROVE AFTER 13Z-  
16Z, HOWEVER, MVFR CIGS LINGERING THROUGH MUCH OF THE DAY OVER THE  
HIGHER TERRAIN. WINDS S/SW 5-10 KTS OVERNIGHT, THEN INCREASING TO 10-  
20 KTS DURING THE DAY.  
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY 13/06Z THROUGH SATURDAY 15/06Z...MVFR CIGS  
REMAIN, WITH IFR/LIFR CONDITIONS SETTING IN AFTER 12Z-18Z THURSDAY  
WITH AN AREA OF SN/RA. CONDITIONS BEGIN TO IMPROVE AFTER 06Z-12Z ON  
FRIDAY, WITH VFR EXPECTED THEREAFTER. S/SW WINDS 15-25 KTS WITH  
GUSTS 30-40 KTS ON THURSDAY, BECOMING W 10-20 KTS ON FRIDAY.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 120520Z 1206/1312 15009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200  
FM121600 18017G27KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200  
METAR KSLC 120654Z 13006KT 10SM FEW160 09/M06 A2974  
METAR KSLC 120554Z 14008KT 10SM FEW160 SCT180 12/M06 A2973  
METAR KSLC 120454Z 14008KT 10SM FEW150 BKN240 12/M06 A2972  
 
KVEL 120520Z 1206/1306 33005KT P6SM BKN250  
FM121900 22009KT P6SM SKC  
FM122100 22012G20KT P6SM FEW200  
FM122300 21016G27KT P6SM SKC  
FM130300 21007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 120653Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00281056 401611028  
METAR KVEL 120553Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00391050 10144 20039 51006  
METAR KVEL 120453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00671067  
 
METAR KPUC 120653Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T00221089 401501017  
METAR KPUC 120553Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T00331094 10133 20028 51007  
METAR KPUC 120453Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T00501094  
 
KCNY 120520Z 1206/1306 14005KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121700 18008KT P6SM SKC  
FM121900 20012KT P6SM FEW150  
FM122200 21016G24KT P6SM FEW100  
FM130300 18008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP067  
T00671122 401831011  
METAR KCNY 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T00831128 10161 20061 51006  
METAR KCNY 120453Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00831117  
 
SALT LAKE CITY (KMTX) 03/12/25 07:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...250/002  
9000 FT MSL...342/002  
7500 FT MSL...284/003  
7000 FT MSL...165/019  
6900 FT MSL...202/005  
6600 FT MSL...214/013  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2240 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 11, 2025  
   
AVIATION...KSLC
 
MID/HIGH LEVEL CLOUD COVER CONTINUES TO FILTER  
THROUGH, WITH SOUTH FLOW FAVORED AFTER 03Z WED. BY WED MORNING,  
LIKELY AFTER SUNRISE, SOUTHERLY WIND MAGNITUDES WILL BEGIN TO  
INCREASE. GUSTS IN THE 25-30 KT RANGE THEN APPEAR LIKELY LATE  
MORNING ONWARD. LOW LEVEL FLOW FURTHER INCREASES AROUND AND AFTER  
SUNSET. THIS WILL EITHER RESULT IN A CONTINUATION OF MODERATELY  
STRONG GUSTS, OR IF THE SURFACE CAN DECOUPLE, AN INTRODUCTION OF LOW  
LEVEL WIND SHEAR IN THE FORM OF PRIMARILY SPEED SHEAR.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
 
SOUTHERLY FLOW TO DIURNALLY  
NORMAL FLOW EXPECTED TO PERSIST INTO THE NIGHT, ALONG WITH THE  
CONTINUED ADVECTION OF SOME MID/HIGH LEVEL CLOUD COVER OVERHEAD.  
AXIS OF A WEAK TROUGH WILL BRING SOME LOWERED CLOUDS AND LOW END  
(LESS THAN 20%) PRECIPITATION CHANCES TO SOUTHERN TERMINALS  
OVERNIGHT INTO THE MORNING. THEREAFTER, AN APPROACHING SYSTEM WILL  
BRING ENHANCED LOW LEVEL SOUTHERLY FLOW THROUGH WEDNESDAY. AS A  
RESULT, MOST TERMINALS WILL SEE SOUTHERLY WINDS AND ASSOCIATED GUSTS  
INCREASE FAIRLY QUICKLY AFTER SUNRISE, WITH MODERATE GUSTS  
CONTINUING ON THROUGH THE DAY.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 120520Z 1206/1306 19009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200  
FM121700 22014G21KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200=  
METAR KEVW 120653Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00171083 401061011  
METAR KEVW 120553Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP061  
T00221083 10083 20022 50000  
METAR KEVW 120453Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP064  
T00281083  
 
KRKS 120523Z 1206/1306 22006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM121700 26007KT P6SM SCT200  
FM122100 23012G18KT P6SM BKN200  
FM130130 23008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
METAR KRKS 120654Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP078  
T00111056 401061033  
METAR KRKS 120554Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T00111050 10094 20011 50001  
METAR KRKS 120454Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP082  
T00221050  
 
KRWL 120520Z 1206/1306 23007KT P6SM BKN200  
FM121800 25016KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130100 22019G29KT P6SM FEW240  
METAR KRWL 120653Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00001061 401281028  
METAR KRWL 120553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T00061061 10100 20000 51007  
METAR KRWL 120453Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00111061  
 
KLAR 120520Z 1206/1306 23005KT P6SM BKN200  
FM121900 26015G23KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130100 23011KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KLAR 120653Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP037  
T00221094 401330000  
METAR KLAR 120553Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP045  
T00061089 10117 20006 50002  
METAR KLAR 120453Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP041  
T00391100  
 
KCYS 120520Z 1206/1306 28010KT P6SM BKN200  
FM122000 26012KT P6SM SCT210  
FM130100 26007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCYS 120653Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP040  
T00331100 401561017 $  
METAR KCYS 120553Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP060  
T00331083 10133 20033 51003 $  
METAR KCYS 120453Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T00611094 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 03/12/25 07:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...204/027  
8200 FT MSL...185/010  
8000 FT MSL...203/028  
7000 FT MSL...197/024  
6700 FT MSL...185/023  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 03/12/25 07:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
32000 FT MSL...278/007  
31000 FT MSL...258/008  
30000 FT MSL...259/007  
25000 FT MSL...188/009  
24000 FT MSL...199/011  
23000 FT MSL...201/011  
22000 FT MSL...209/011  
21000 FT MSL...214/013  
20000 FT MSL...215/014  
19000 FT MSL...161/006  
18000 FT MSL...195/009  
17000 FT MSL...205/007  
16000 FT MSL...148/004  
15000 FT MSL...255/014  
14100 FT MSL...248/017  
14000 FT MSL...253/018  
13000 FT MSL...270/024  
12400 FT MSL...265/026  
12000 FT MSL...273/030  
11000 FT MSL...271/034  
10700 FT MSL...271/033  
10000 FT MSL...268/035  
9000 FT MSL...270/033  
8900 FT MSL...269/033  
8000 FT MSL...267/030  
7100 FT MSL...272/025  
6600 FT MSL...261/017  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0406 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1005 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE PERIOD. THE  
PRIMARY AVIATION HAZARD WILL BE GUSTY SOUTHWESTERLY SURFACE WIND.  
THE FLOW BACKS TO THE SOUTHWEST AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING TROUGH. AS  
IT DOES SO, GUSTY WIND WILL SURFACE BETWEEN 17Z-21Z/WEDNESDAY.  
SPEEDS WILL COMMONLY BE 10-15KTS WITH GUSTS 18-24KTS. CLOUD COVER  
INCREASES IN THE LATER PORTIONS OF THE PERIOD AS MOISTURE SPREADS  
INTO WYOMING. CEILINGS DO BEGIN TO LOWER BELOW 10K FEET ACROSS THE  
FAR WEST, INCLUDING KJAC, AFTER 02Z/THURSDAY OCCASIONALLY OBSCURING  
MOUNTAIN TOPS.  
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 0524 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1117 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS UNDER GENERALLY  
FEW TO SCT HIGH CLOUDS. WINDS EXPECTED 10-15 KNOTS OR LESS ALL  
SITES FROM A WEST TO SOUTHWEST DIRECTION, WITH KRWL EXPECTED TO  
BE A BIT BREEZIER WITH GUSTS 25-30 KNOTS POSSIBLE.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 120715Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2973 RMK AO2  
T10021080  
METAR KIBM 120655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 T00261081  
401901032  
METAR KIBM 120635Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2975 RMK AO2  
T00171078  
 
KSNY 120520Z 1206/1306 30004KT P6SM BKN200  
FM121900 31013KT P6SM FEW240  
FM130100 28006KT P6SM SCT240  
METAR KSNY 120653Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP057  
T10061083 401831072  
METAR KSNY 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T00171072 10156 21017 50010  
METAR KSNY 120453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T00001083  
 
METAR KOGA 120715Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2970 RMK AO2  
T00391035  
METAR KOGA 120655Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2970 RMK AO2 T00411032  
401911033  
METAR KOGA 120635Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2970 RMK AO2  
T00301030  
 
METAR KIML 120653Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00391022 401891039  
METAR KIML 120553Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T00721022 10172 20050 51003  
METAR KIML 120453Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00501028  
 
KMCK 120520Z 1206/1306 21007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121800 36007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMCK 120653Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP052  
T00781011  
METAR KMCK 120553Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T00891011 10172 20083 401940006 58001  
METAR KMCK 120453Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP057  
T00891011  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 03/12/25 07:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7000 FT MSL...194/053  
6300 FT MSL...186/032  
6000 FT MSL...196/048  
5500 FT MSL...203/052  
5000 FT MSL...195/043  
4700 FT MSL...199/043  
4100 FT MSL...191/042  
4000 FT MSL...190/043  
3600 FT MSL...184/039  
3400 FT MSL...179/037  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0535 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1232 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE DAY TODAY AND  
INTO TONIGHT ACROSS ALL OF WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL  
NEBRASKA. THERE WILL BE SOME HIGH CLOUDINESS STREAMING EASTWARD  
ACROSS THE AREA, OTHERWISE SKIES WILL BE CLEAR. WINDS WILL BE  
LIGHT AT 10 KTS OR LESS THROUGH THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 120520Z 1206/1306 21010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121600 01010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 120653Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP043  
T00331022 402001028  
METAR KGLD 120553Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP047  
T00501033 10172 20050 56004  
METAR KGLD 120453Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP048  
T00671033  
 
KGCK 120520Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM121400 02008KT P6SM SKC  
FM121700 06007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 120654Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP044  
T00441033  
METAR KGCK 120554Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP047  
T00441039 10183 20044 402220000 56013  
METAR KGCK 120454Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP051  
T00721033  
 
METAR KLBL 120656Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP047  
T00561022  
METAR KLBL 120556Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP050  
T00891022 10200 20089 58006  
METAR KLBL 120456Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP053  
T01061022 402390006  
 
METAR KEHA 120710Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2974 RMK AO2  
T00421042  
METAR KEHA 120650Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2974 RMK AO2  
T00471043  
METAR KEHA 120630Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2974 RMK AO2  
T00801038  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 03/12/25 07:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...228/020  
26000 FT MSL...228/018  
25000 FT MSL...226/016  
24000 FT MSL...225/016  
22000 FT MSL...230/012  
18000 FT MSL...229/002  
16000 FT MSL...144/011  
15000 FT MSL...179/027  
14000 FT MSL...162/022  
13000 FT MSL...161/026  
12000 FT MSL...169/031  
11000 FT MSL...169/032  
10000 FT MSL...182/035  
9900 FT MSL...182/035  
9000 FT MSL...174/038  
8200 FT MSL...176/040  
8000 FT MSL...172/039  
7000 FT MSL...168/043  
6500 FT MSL...166/046  
6000 FT MSL...165/047  
5000 FT MSL...171/036  
4600 FT MSL...175/033  
4100 FT MSL...176/027  
4000 FT MSL...175/026  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 03/12/25 07:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...199/004  
13800 FT MSL...206/006  
13000 FT MSL...030/004  
11500 FT MSL...202/005  
11000 FT MSL...211/004  
10000 FT MSL...202/017  
9000 FT MSL...169/024  
8100 FT MSL...184/024  
8000 FT MSL...167/026  
7000 FT MSL...163/024  
6900 FT MSL...163/024  
6000 FT MSL...147/025  
5900 FT MSL...142/026  
5100 FT MSL...145/028  
5000 FT MSL...143/028  
4300 FT MSL...140/029  
4000 FT MSL...134/032  
3800 FT MSL...140/027  
3200 FT MSL...112/014  
3000 FT MSL...128/016  
3000 FT MSL...128/016  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0440 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1037 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT BOTH  
TERMINALS. BRIEF PERIODS OF LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR REMAIN FORECAST  
THROUGH THE NIGHT AS GLD WIND PROFILER HAS OBSERVED SPEEDS  
AROUND 30KTS AT 200-800FT. NEAR SURFACE WINDS SHOULD REMAIN  
AROUND 10 KTS FROM THE SOUTH/SOUTHWEST THROUGH THE NIGHT, AND  
THEN BECOME MORE NORTHERLY AFTER 15Z. WINDS TOMORROW NIGHT ARE  
CURRENTLY FORECAST TO BE LIGHT AT 7 KTS OR LESS AND MAY BE MORE  
FROM THE SOUTH.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0719 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1137 PM CDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH DECREASING HIGH LEVEL  
CLOUDINESS THIS MORNING. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE THIS  
MORNING, SHIFTING TO THE NORTHEAST THIS AFTERNOON AT LESS THAN  
10 KNOTS.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 120528Z 1206/1306 16005KT P6SM FEW220  
FM121700 30011KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130000 35009KT P6SM FEW200  
AMD NOT SKED=  
 
KDHT 120528Z 1206/1306 24010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM121800 32015G25KT P6SM SCT250  
FM130000 34010KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KDHT 120653Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP043  
T00831061  
METAR KDHT 120553Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP048  
T00721056 10217 20028 402330000 53003  
METAR KDHT 120453Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T00501061  
 
AMARILLO (KAMA) 03/12/25 07:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...287/009  
4300 FT MSL...265/035  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0554 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1228 AM CDT WED MAR 12 2025  
NO MAJOR CHANGES WERE MADE TO THE 06Z TAFS. VFR CONDITIONS STILL  
PREVAIL FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS WILL ENTER THE  
AREA TODAY, BUT CEILINGS SHOULD REMAIN AT OR ABOVE 20,000 FT. SOME  
BREEZY NORTHWEST WINDS WILL BE PRESENT AT THE SURFACE THIS  
AFTERNOON, BUT THEY WILL DIE DOWN IN THE EVENING.  
RANGEL  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 120541Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM121000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN070  
TEMPO 1212/1216 BKN040  
FM121900 27011KT P6SM FEW060  
FM130200 08006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 120653Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T00061078 401721022  
METAR KFMN 120553Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T00171078 10161 20017 51011  
METAR KFMN 120453Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T00501089  
 
METAR KSKX 120656Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T00001089 FZRANO  
METAR KSKX 120556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T00001083 10133 21017 401501056 53004 FZRANO  
METAR KSKX 120456Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T00281111  
 
KLVS 120541Z 1206/1306 23011KT P6SM SKC  
FM121100 33010KT P6SM SCT090  
FM122000 30018G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM130100 27008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLVS 120653Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T00501128 401831033 $  
METAR KLVS 120553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00171144 10144 20017 58002 $  
METAR KLVS 120453Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP053  
T00611144 $  
 
METAR KRTN 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP039  
T00671117 402001022  
METAR KRTN 120553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP051  
T00561106 10172 20050 51008  
METAR KRTN 120453Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP043  
T01111128  
 
METAR KCAO 120655Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP041  
T00721078 402000033  
METAR KCAO 120555Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP044  
T00831078 10183 20050 53001  
METAR KCAO 120455Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP050  
T00671078  
 
ALBUQUERQUE (KABX) 03/12/25 07:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...025/003  
11500 FT MSL...104/013  
8400 FT MSL...268/008  
8000 FT MSL...185/014  
7700 FT MSL...268/010  
6500 FT MSL...179/005  
6300 FT MSL...180/005  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0551 UTC WEDNESDAY, MARCH 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1142 PM MDT TUE MAR 11 2025  
A STORM SYSTEM APPROACHING FROM THE WEST WILL SPREAD MVFR CIGS  
INTO FAR WESTERN NM AFTER 3AM WITH SNOW SHOWERS AROUND SUNRISE. MT  
OBSCURATIONS AND LOCALIZED IFR ARE EXPECTED NEAR THE HIGH TERRAIN  
ALONG THE AZ/NM BORDER AND THE MOGOLLON RIM. PRECIP WILL DISSIPATE  
QUICKLY AFTER SUNRISE WITH LINGERING MID LEVEL CIGS SPREADING INTO  
CENTRAL NM THRU THE EARLY AFTERNOON. MEANWHILE, NORTHWEST WINDS  
WILL INCREASE THRU WEDNESDAY MORNING AS THE STORM SYSTEM SHIFTS  
QUICKLY EASTWARD INTO WEST TX. GUSTS OF 20 TO 30KT WILL BE COMMON  
ACROSS THE REGION WITH LOCAL GUSTS UP TO 40KT FROM NEAR RUIDOSO TO  
ROSWELL AND CLOVIS. BLDU IS LIKELY TO PRODUCE PERIODS OF IFR AT  
KROW WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DECREASE AFTER  
SUNSET WEDNESDAY THEN BECOME WESTERLY AND SOUTHWESTERLY OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 120000Z  
VALID 120600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2317+01 2320-07 2314-21 9900-32 120548 990058 301055  
BCE 2022-08 2120-21 1815-34 141251 210953 242551  
LND 2726+01 2625-06 2618-20 2619-32 230848 241058 271857  
RKS 2620 2523-07 2417-20 2410-32 220849 260959 251955  
GJT 2420+03 2325-06 2321-21 2419-33 201650 201757 243653  
FMN 2616+04 2517-05 2125-21 2226-33 233050 244952 246251  
ABQ 2722+05 2616-03 2314-21 2439-32 257846 248551 248450  
MBW 2828 2640-06 2523-19 2415-32 251848 272159 263156  
DEN 2614+05 2409-03 2418-20 2513-32 210649 221657 255055  
PUB 2919+06 2811-02 2617-19 2720-32 232848 254255 256453  
ALS 2724-04 2622-20 2522-32 222849 245254 246551  
TCC 2531 2628+07 2523-02 2532-17 2538-29 259344 750252 249852  
BFF 2826 2731+03 2633-05 2530-20 2722-32 282148 272658 263657  
GLD 1924 2617+06 3012-02 2608-19 2618-32 232848 243457 256654  
GCK 1507+13 2714+06 2820-01 2514-18 2520-31 252847 264653 267953  
GAG 2421+14 2531+07 2635-02 2628-17 2538-30 266344 268450 269853  
AMA 2435 2532+08 2631-01 2634-16 2542-29 269844 750651 259652  
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DATA BASED ON 120000Z  
VALID 121200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2108 2219-01 2113-09 2211-20 2208-32 311348 342755 313555  
BCE 2521-09 2306-21 3209-34 333447 334951 324352  
LND 2817+00 2813-07 2617-20 2517-32 261148 300957 292155  
RKS 2716 2722-08 2415-21 2108-32 200749 330658 311854  
GJT 2517+00 2516-08 2314-22 2309-34 171351 241454 282652  
FMN 2817-01 2516-08 2221-22 2330-35 234050 253950 263950  
ABQ 3118+01 2717-06 2316-21 2225-34 244549 245448 246348  
MBW 2827 2833-07 2615-20 2411-32 211149 210659 271655  
DEN 3119+03 9900-05 2410-21 2214-33 222250 242157 253454  
PUB 3119+03 3010-04 2511-20 2413-34 222750 244153 255152  
ALS 2919-06 2518-20 2318-33 232350 244253 245351  
TCC 3115 3014+05 2717-03 2426-18 2431-31 247146 248151 239551  
BFF 3020 3026+01 3023-06 2524-20 2313-32 220949 240859 262456  
GLD 9900 0305+04 1505-03 2218-20 2121-33 243549 253455 254954  
GCK 9900+11 9900+05 2407-02 2217-20 2223-31 243948 256752 257053  
GAG 2720+15 2723+07 2622-02 2427-18 2444-30 257444 259051 258952  
AMA 2820 2622+06 2527-02 2436-17 2443-30 248244 249151 249853  
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DATA BASED ON 120000Z  
VALID 130000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2012 2027-02 2236-09 2342-17 2449-30 255845 256554 246356  
BCE 2231-07 2541-15 2548-29 257144 257053 256357  
LND 2326+00 2336-07 2530-17 2640-29 264246 265155 276259  
RKS 2222 2323-07 2530-17 2644-29 264045 264754 265657  
GJT 2115+02 2121-06 2727-17 2744-29 275044 286353 275757  
FMN 2608+01 2818-05 2935-16 2951-28 297043 296852 286456  
ABQ 3011+04 2914-05 3150-15 3062-27 297942 297351 287354  
MBW 2422 2431-06 2625-19 2727-30 293045 304655 304656  
DEN 2806+04 2709-04 2820-19 3119-32 324245 335853 315055  
PUB 2608+04 2811-04 3117-20 3319-33 335544 336951 316054  
ALS 2709-05 3224-19 3246-29 316143 307052 306955  
TCC 2820 2921+05 3021-04 3127-20 3140-31 318940 309049 298252  
BFF 2813 2816+02 2827-06 2823-20 2917-32 312246 333654 324157  
GLD 0306 9900+03 2508-05 3117-20 3319-33 311150 312655 313752  
GCK 0412+11 0406+04 3507-04 3416-20 3420-33 311650 292953 304452  
GAG 3611+11 3119+04 3117-03 3318-20 3223-33 301949 294150 296150  
AMA 3123 3124+05 3125-04 3228-19 3130-33 295046 308347 298448  
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