802  
NZUS99 KBOU 282348  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1745 MDT MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
SPECI KFNL 282337Z 34007KT 10SM SCT100 17/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NE  
METAR KFNL 282256Z VRB04KT 10SM OVC100 16/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T01561056  
METAR KFNL 282156Z 15011KT 10SM FEW075 BKN095 16/M04 A2990 RMK AO2  
SLP085 T01561044  
 
METAR KGXY 282256Z 00000KT 10SM BKN110 16/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27038/2157 WSHFT 2148 SLP121 T01611039  
SPECI KGXY 282208Z 24016G33KT 10SM FEW049 BKN080 OVC100 16/M06 A2990 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 27038/2157 WSHFT 2148  
METAR KGXY 282156Z 25018G23KT 10SM FEW049 SCT065 OVC085 16/M06 A2990 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 33027/2139 RAE21 SLP111 P0000 T01611056  
 
METAR KLMO 282335Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM SCT120 18/M05 A2996 RMK AO2 T01801055  
METAR KLMO 282315Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 T01851070  
METAR KLMO 282255Z AUTO 25008G20KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 T02001072  
 
METAR KBDU 282335Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM OVC100 17/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT E  
METAR KBDU 282315Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM OVC100 17/M03 A2993 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 282255Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC100 17/M05 A2991 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 282335Z AUTO 34008G14KT 10SM FEW110 15/M05 A2995 RMK AO2  
T01541053 $  
METAR KEIK 282315Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM FEW060 15/M04 A2994 RMK AO2 T01501039  
$  
METAR KEIK 282255Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM SCT100 15/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 T01551037  
$  
 
KBJC 282335Z 2900/2924 03012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080  
TEMPO 2900/2902 30010KT  
FM290200 03016G24KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080  
FM290400 06010KT P6SM SCT025 OVC080  
FM290600 10007KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025 BKN040  
TEMPO 2906/2909 BKN020  
FM290900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT012 BKN020  
FM291200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT012 BKN020  
FM291500 15008KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080  
FM291800 12011KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 PROB30 2922/2924  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
METAR KBJC 282255Z 06010G20KT 10SM BKN080 15/M04 A2996  
METAR KBJC 282158Z 36016G23KT 40SM BKN070 BKN180 17/M07 A2992  
METAR KBJC 282048Z 27012G25KT 10SM SCT110 18/M08 A2989  
 
KDEN 282335Z 2900/3006 33010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080  
TEMPO 2900/2901 VRB15G25KT  
FM290130 01020G30KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 SCT060 BKN080  
FM290300 03014G22KT P6SM SCT025 OVC080  
FM290500 02007KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025 BKN040  
TEMPO 2906/2909 BKN022  
FM290900 10008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN022  
FM291200 16008KT P6SM SCT015 BKN022  
FM291500 15010KT P6SM SCT025 SCT080  
FM291800 14012G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 PROB30 2923/3003  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM300300 20010KT P6SM FEW080 BKN140  
METAR KDEN 282253Z 34006G19KT 10SM FEW041 SCT065 BKN080 BKN150 16/M04  
A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND 35032/2157 SLP096 VIRGA T01561044  
METAR KDEN 282153Z 36020G27KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 BKN150 BKN220 17/M06  
A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 36027/2152 SLP082 VIRGA T01721061  
METAR KDEN 282053Z 33011G15KT 10SM SCT080 BKN100 BKN150 18/M07 A2987  
RMK AO2 SLP074 VIRGA T01781072 53009  
 
KBKF 282130Z 2821/2923 30012G28KT 9999 FEW080 FEW110 QNH2983INS  
TEMPO 2822/2823 35025G35KT BKN050  
BECMG 2901/2902 33009KT 9000 -SHRA SCT090 SCT120 QNH2996INS  
BECMG 2904/2905 03012G25KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3010INS  
BECMG 2906/2907 01006KT 8000 -SHRA BKN027 OVC045 QNH3010INS  
TX15/2821Z TN02/2912Z  
METAR KBKF 282258Z 03014KT 10SM FEW055 BKN090 BKN140 14/M05 A2994 RMK  
AO2A SLP099 T01351051  
METAR KBKF 282158Z 35012KT 10SM SCT050 BKN090 BKN150 16/M08 A2989 RMK  
AO2A SLP077 T01631081  
METAR KBKF 282058Z 36011G21KT 10SM BKN100 BKN150 18/M10 A2987 RMK AO2A  
SLP066 T01771102 53008  
 
KAPA 282335Z 2900/2924 03012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080  
TEMPO 2900/2902 30010KT  
FM290230 01020G28KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 SCT060 BKN080  
FM290400 03014G22KT P6SM SCT025 OVC080  
FM290600 02007KT P6SM FEW015 SCT025 BKN040  
TEMPO 2906/2909 BKN020  
FM290900 10008KT P6SM SCT012 BKN020  
FM291200 16008KT P6SM SCT012 BKN020  
FM291500 15010KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080  
FM291800 14012G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 PROB30 2922/2924  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
METAR KAPA 282253Z 04009KT 10SM FEW050 BKN080 BKN110 BKN220 16/M06  
A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 32035/2209 RAB19E28 SLP112 VIRGA ALQDS  
P0000 T01561056  
METAR KAPA 282153Z 30013G20KT 10SM SCT080 BKN100 BKN220 14/M08 A2991 RMK  
AO2 SLP094 VIRGA ALQDS T01441083  
METAR KAPA 282053Z 02010KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 BKN220 16/M09 A2988 RMK  
AO2 SLP079 VIRGA OHD T01561089 53005  
 
METAR KMNH 282335Z AUTO 01014G17KT 10SM SCT110 11/M06 A3002 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NE  
METAR KMNH 282315Z AUTO 35012G17KT 10SM BKN110 12/M05 A3001 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 282255Z AUTO 35011G18KT 10SM SCT110 12/M06 A2998 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 282335Z AUTO 31016G26KT 10SM 16/01 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 282315Z AUTO 31023G31KT 10SM 16/00 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
METAR KFMM 282255Z AUTO 29019G25KT 10SM 17/01 A2991 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 282335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -VCTSDZ OVC060 13/06 A2995 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S  
METAR KSTK 282315Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM -RA SCT047 BKN060 OVC070 13/06  
A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W  
METAR KSTK 282255Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM RA SCT026 BKN047 OVC055 12/06  
A2990 RMK AO2 P0003 LTG DSNT NE E AND W  
 
SPECI KAKO 282339Z AUTO 36023G29KT 10SM BKN100 OVC110 14/01 A2994 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 36029/2339 WSHFT 2319 LTG DSNT N T01440011  
METAR KAKO 282253Z AUTO 31012KT 10SM FEW065 SCT080 OVC100 16/M04 A2990  
RMK AO2 PK WND 30029/2159 LTG DSNT N AND NE SLP096 T01611039  
METAR KAKO 282153Z AUTO 31021G29KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 16/M04 A2987 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 30033/2140 WSHFT 2040 LTG DSNT N SLP089  
T01611039  
 
SPECI KLIC 282306Z AUTO 01023G30KT 10SM SCT110 15/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 36030/2257 WSHFT 2246 T01501028  
METAR KLIC 282255Z AUTO 01024G31KT 10SM SCT100 15/M02 A2991 RMK AO2  
PK WND 01031/2255 SLP093 T01501022  
METAR KLIC 282155Z AUTO 26009G23KT 10SM BKN100 18/M06 A2987 RMK AO2  
SLP077 T01831056  
 
METAR KHEQ 282335Z AUTO 24011G27KT 3SM -TSRA SCT009 BKN015 OVC037 10/06  
A2994 RMK AO2 P0003 LTG DSNT ALQS  
METAR KHEQ 282315Z AUTO 28011G18KT 10SM VCTSRA SCT007 SCT014 SCT060  
13/07 A2991 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW  
METAR KHEQ 282255Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W AND NW  
 
METAR K2V6 282334Z AUTO 35016G23KT 10SM VCTS CLR M23/M36 A2991 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NE  
METAR K2V6 282314Z AUTO 33016G26KT 10SM VCTS CLR M23/M36 A2989 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K2V6 282254Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM SCT120 M22/M39 A2987 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 282335Z AUTO 32027G32KT 10SM SCT120 18/03 A2989 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT N AND NW  
METAR K2V5 282315Z AUTO 31016G20KT 10SM SCT120 20/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT NW  
METAR K2V5 282255Z AUTO 29016G21KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A2985 RMK AO2  
 
SPECI KITR 282341Z AUTO 36020G27KT 10SM SCT120 18/M01 A2988 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 31040/2326 WSHFT 2321 T01781011  
METAR KITR 282253Z AUTO 28019G23KT 10SM FEW110 21/M06 A2985 RMK AO2  
PK WND 24030/2206 SLP075 T02111056  
METAR KITR 282153Z AUTO 27021G33KT 10SM SCT100 22/M04 A2983 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28033/2149 SLP064 T02171039  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/28/2025  
FORT COLLINS - 06:02:17 MDT / 19:53:07 MDT  
DENVER - 06:03:24 MDT / 19:51:09 MDT  
STERLING - 05:54:41 MDT / 19:45:53 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 04/28/25 23:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...179/017  
22000 FT MSL...196/013  
20000 FT MSL...243/017  
19000 FT MSL...236/025  
18000 FT MSL...262/019  
17000 FT MSL...228/024  
16700 FT MSL...236/018  
16000 FT MSL...261/030  
15000 FT MSL...266/023  
14500 FT MSL...317/012  
14000 FT MSL...325/013  
13000 FT MSL...324/012  
12700 FT MSL...330/012  
12000 FT MSL...360/019  
11100 FT MSL...326/011  
11000 FT MSL...354/018  
10000 FT MSL...011/022  
7000 FT MSL...276/009  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2016 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1141 AM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
VFR TODAY, WITH JUST A FEW WEAK SHOWERS/VIRGA, MAINLY NORTH OF THE  
TERMINALS. COULD SEE A FEW DROPS TOWARDS A BKN070-080 THIS  
AFTERNOON IF ANY MORE ORGANIZED CONVECTION DEVELOPS. WINDS SHOULD  
GRADUALLY TURN MORE NORTHERLY THIS AFTERNOON WITH A MORE  
PRONOUNCED FRONTAL PUSH BETWEEN 00-03Z. WINDS SHOULD DIMINISH  
OVERNIGHT.  
MAIN CONCERN IN THE TAF PERIOD IS FOR LOW STRATUS TO FILL IN  
BEHIND THE FRONT OVERNIGHT. GUIDANCE IS A LITTLE MORE BEARISH ON  
THIS POTENTIAL AND HAVE STEPPED BACK FROM THE PREVIOUS FORECAST A  
BIT. STILL THINK THERE WILL BE A PERIOD OF MVFR CIGS OVERNIGHT,  
ESPECIALLY AFTER 06Z.  
ANY STRATUS TUESDAY MORNING SHOULD QUICKLY BURN OFF, WITH  
SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS GRADUALLY INCREASING FROM THE LATE MORNING  
INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS. SOME AFTERNOON CONVECTION WILL  
ALSO BE POSSIBLE  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 282335Z AUTO 21003G16KT 10SM SCT080 SCT120 06/M17 A3017  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N  
METAR K4BM 282315Z AUTO 18006G20KT 10SM BKN080 BKN120 06/M17 A3015  
RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 282255Z AUTO 17012G16KT 10SM SCT090 05/M18 A3014 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 282255Z 28015G20KT 10SM SCT110 18/M17 A2991 RMK AO2A SLPNO  
T01781170 $  
SPECI KAFF 282129Z 25016G21KT 10SM SCT110 17/M15 A2989 RMK AO2A WSHFT 27  
SLPNO $  
METAR KAFF 282055Z 28011G18KT 10SM SCT100 SCT210 17/M14 A2989 RMK AO2A  
PK WND 31026/33 SLPNO T01711136 $  
 
KCOS 282322Z 2900/2924 29011G22KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200  
FM290045 01020G30KT P6SM OVC250  
FM290600 35012G24KT P6SM FEW050 BKN100  
FM291000 13006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100  
FM291200 17005KT P6SM SCT040  
FM291700 16009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100  
FM291800 16015G22KT P6SM OVC100  
METAR KCOS 282254Z 23010G16KT 10SM FEW110 FEW200 19/M09 A2991 RMK AO2  
SLP078 T01891089  
METAR KCOS 282154Z 23008G19KT 10SM SCT110 SCT200 18/M10 A2991 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 30027/2130 SLP075 T01781100  
METAR KCOS 282054Z 27016G24KT 10SM SCT110 18/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T01831094 53005  
 
SPECI KABH 282102Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM FEW110 19/M12 A2989 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
2052 SLPNO $  
METAR KABH 282055Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM FEW110 19/M12 A2989 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01901122 $  
 
METAR KFLY 282335Z AUTO 03013G18KT 10SM SCT120 16/M07 A2998 RMK AO2  
T01591071  
METAR KFLY 282315Z AUTO 34007G16KT 10SM SCT120 17/M12 A2997 RMK AO2  
T01681121  
METAR KFLY 282255Z AUTO 32010G15KT 280V350 10SM CLR 17/M11 A2996 RMK AO2  
T01731112  
 
KFCS 282000Z 2820/3002 26020G30KT 9999 SCT120 530009  
QNH2984INS  
BECMG 2900/2901 29015G25KT 9999 SCT120 520009  
QNH2990INS  
BECMG 2902/2903 36020G30KT 9999 BKN100 530009  
QNH3000INS  
BECMG 2908/2909 34012KT 9999 BKN100 QNH3020INS  
BECMG 2913/2914 18010KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3023INS  
BECMG 2922/2923 16010G15KT 9999 VCSH BKN030 QNH3025INS  
TX20/2822Z TN03/2910Z  
METAR KFCS 282255Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 19/M20 ALSTG 2987 RMK AO2  
SLP081 T01961190 $  
SPECI KFCS 282133Z AUTO 29013G18KT 10SM CLR 19/M16 A2985 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
29 SLP076 $  
METAR KFCS 282055Z AUTO 26009G18KT 10SM CLR 19/M16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T01931158 53005 $  
 
KPUB 282322Z 2900/2924 32012G22KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM290300 03018G28KT P6SM SCT120  
FM290800 07010KT P6SM BKN120 BKN250  
FM291200 10004KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060  
FM291400 11006KT P6SM OVC060  
FM291800 11007KT P6SM BKN250  
FM292000 13012G22KT P6SM OVC100  
METAR KPUB 282253Z 27018G30KT 10SM CLR 23/M17 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND  
29031/2221 SLP068 T02281172  
METAR KPUB 282153Z 29012G29KT 260V320 10SM CLR 23/M16 A2984 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28031/2142 SLP054 T02281161  
METAR KPUB 282053Z 30015G32KT 10SM CLR 22/M14 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27033/2023 SLP054 T02221144 55004  
 
METAR KVTP 282335Z AUTO 25014G20KT 10SM CLR 06/M22 A3021 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 282315Z AUTO 25011G20KT 10SM CLR 06/M23 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 282255Z AUTO 25008G17KT 10SM CLR 07/M22 A3020 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 282254Z AUTO 27014G25KT 10SM CLR 22/M15 A2989 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 25026/2206 SLP062 T02171150  
METAR KTAD 282154Z AUTO 26019G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M14 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24029/2132 SLP065 T02221144  
METAR KTAD 282054Z AUTO 29010G17KT 10SM CLR 21/M14 A2989 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27027/2017 SLP062 T02061144 55004  
 
METAR KLHX 282053Z AUTO 31010G20KT 260V330 10SM CLR 22/M10 A2984 RMK  
AO2 SLP062 T02221100 53000  
 
METAR KLAA 282253Z AUTO 25013G23KT 10SM CLR 26/M13 A2982 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 30026/2216 SLP066 T02561133 $  
METAR KLAA 282153Z AUTO 29019G31KT 10SM CLR 26/M12 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND  
28032/2123 SLP059 T02561117 $  
METAR KLAA 282053Z AUTO 29017G30KT 10SM CLR 25/M13 A2981 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28037/2004 SLP054 T02501133 58001 $  
 
METAR KSPD 282256Z AUTO 29011G18KT 24/M09 A2983 RMK AO1 SLP052 T02391094  
METAR KSPD 282156Z AUTO 21011G18KT 25/M09 A2982 RMK AO1 PK WND  
23026/2141 SLP053 T02501089  
METAR KSPD 282056Z AUTO 25016G28KT 24/M09 A2983 RMK AO1 PK WND 25028/2054  
SLP053 T02441094 56007  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/28/2025  
BURLINGTON - 05:53:25 MDT / 19:39:36 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:04:42 MDT / 19:47:07 MDT  
LAMAR - 05:57:00 MDT / 19:38:47 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 04/28/25 23:34 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...272/024  
19000 FT MSL...270/016  
18000 FT MSL...238/024  
10000 FT MSL...261/017  
9000 FT MSL...265/016  
8000 FT MSL...268/015  
7700 FT MSL...318/004  
7100 FT MSL...335/010  
7000 FT MSL...274/017  
6400 FT MSL...312/010  
6000 FT MSL...288/016  
5900 FT MSL...279/016  
5700 FT MSL...267/017  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2329 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 524 PM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
FOR KCOS, KPUB AND KALS...  
A COLD FRONT WILL CROSS THE TAF SITES DURING THE EARLY PART OF  
THE PERIOD. IT WILL PASS KCOS AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF THE  
PERIOD, KPUB AROUND 02-03 UTC AND MOVE ACROSS THE SANGRES AND  
INTO KALS AROUND MIDNIGHT. ONLY SENSIBLE WEATHER IS WE MAY SEE  
SOME LOW CLOUDS AT KCOS AND KPUB DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. A  
BRIEF PERIOD OF 030/040 CIGS COULD OCCUR. WIND WILL BECOME  
UPSLOPE AT KCOS AND KPUB BY MORNING. BREEZY CONDITIONS WILL BE  
POSSIBLE ALL 3 TAF SITES TOMORROW AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
SPECI KCAG 282300Z AUTO 20019G27KT 10SM SCT090 13/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 20027/2254 WSHFT 2240 T01331028  
METAR KCAG 282253Z AUTO 21015G23KT 10SM SCT085 13/M03 A3002 RMK AO2  
WSHFT 2236 SLP140 T01331033  
METAR KCAG 282153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21026/2114 SLP139 T01331050  
 
METAR KSBS 282335Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM SCT095 08/M01 A3006 RMK AO1 T00831006  
METAR KSBS 282315Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM OVC095 07/M01 A3006 RMK AO1 T00721007  
METAR KSBS 282255Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM OVC085 08/M01 A3006 RMK AO1 T00751013  
 
METAR KC07 282335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 282315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 282255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT023 SCT028 00/M02 A3014 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR K33V 282335Z AUTO 23010G19KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN080 07/M05  
A3008 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 282315Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 07/M05 A3008 RMK  
AO1  
METAR K33V 282255Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 08/M06 A3007 RMK  
AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 282253Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM BKN110 09/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00891028  
METAR KEEO 282153Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 09/M02 A3006 RMK AO2  
RAE10 SLP156 P0000 T00891022  
METAR KEEO 282053Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM -RA SCT050 OVC060 07/00 A3005  
RMK AO2 WSHFT 2026 RAB36 SLP155 P0001 60001 T00720000 53012 $  
 
METAR K20V 282335Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 282315Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 282255Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT021 SCT028 SCT034 07/M07 A3011  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 282334Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT070 OVC080 05/M03 A3016 RMK AO2  
T00541029  
METAR KGNB 282314Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM BKN060 BKN080 04/M02 A3016 RMK  
AO2 T00441025  
METAR KGNB 282254Z AUTO 25012G16KT 10SM SCT027 BKN080 BKN090 05/M01  
A3015 RMK AO2 T00511013  
 
METAR KC99 282338Z AUTO 30017G28KT 10SM BKN100 M01/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT NE  
METAR KC99 282318Z AUTO 30019G29KT 10SM BKN110 M01/M07 A3011 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NE  
METAR KC99 282258Z AUTO 29014G32KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3011 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 282324Z 2900/2924 28007KT P6SM BKN200  
FM290200 03006KT P6SM FEW090 BKN150 PROB30 2902/2904 -SHRA  
BKN060  
FM290600 06003KT P6SM SCT150  
FM291200 13004KT P6SM SCT150  
FM291900 29008KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KGJT 282253Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP120 T01611067  
METAR KGJT 282153Z 30009KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND  
06026/2107 SLP118 T01671050  
METAR KGJT 282053Z 34007KT 10SM SCT075 16/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01611044 56010  
 
KRIL 282324Z 2900/2924 01013KT P6SM VCSH SCT250  
FM290200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090  
FM291800 28010G18KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KRIL 282253Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01331017  
METAR KRIL 282153Z AUTO 32013G20KT 10SM FEW085 14/M06 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP142 T01441056  
METAR KRIL 282053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01221017  
56008  
 
METAR K5SM 282335Z AUTO 10SM SCT015 BKN032 OVC065 M02/M07 A3022 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K5SM 282315Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 BKN019 OVC034 M01/M05 A3021 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K5SM 282255Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 SCT021 BKN029 M01/M06 A3020 RMK  
AO2  
 
KEGE 282324Z 2900/2924 36010G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT150  
TEMPO 2900/2902 -SHRA BKN080  
FM290200 17005KT P6SM FEW060 BKN150  
FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150  
FM291900 24009G19KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KEGE 282256Z 36010G23KT 310V030 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3009 RMK AO2  
WSHFT 2227 SLP162 T01061028  
SPECI KEGE 282252Z 33011G23KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
2227  
METAR KEGE 282156Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T01281050  
 
KASE 282324Z 2900/2924 36006KT P6SM VCSH OVC060  
TEMPO 2900/2903 -SHRA  
FM290300 20005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120  
FM291500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 SCT130  
FM291900 25009G17KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150  
METAR KASE 282253Z VRB06KT 10SM OVC060 07/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 RAB11E26B43E53  
SLP137 P0000 T00721039  
METAR KASE 282153Z 15008KT 10SM BKN055 OVC075 06/M05 A3006 RMK AO2  
SLP137 T00561050  
METAR KASE 282053Z VRB03G15KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 06/M04 A3006 RMK AO2  
RAE04B28E39 SLP131 P0000 60000 T00611044 53008  
 
METAR KCCU 282329Z AUTO 25010G22KT 5SM -SN SCT019 BKN038 OVC044 M01/M08  
A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 282315Z AUTO 25019G25KT 2SM HZ SCT031 BKN038 OVC044 M01/M08  
A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 282256Z AUTO 28014G20KT 10SM SCT029 BKN035 OVC060 00/M08  
A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 282253Z AUTO 33014G23KT 10SM FEW060 04/M07 A3013 RMK AO2  
PK WND 32026/2241 WSHFT 2226 SLP129 T00441067  
SPECI KLXV 282246Z AUTO 34011G26KT 10SM FEW060 05/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 32026/2241 WSHFT 2226 T00501083  
METAR KLXV 282153Z AUTO 30014G21KT 10SM BKN110 04/M09 A3010 RMK AO2  
SLP115 T00441094  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/28/2025  
RANGELY - 06:18:00 MDT / 20:07:05 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:18:56 MDT / 20:04:20 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:09:26 MDT / 19:59:59 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 04/28/25 23:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...275/033  
24000 FT MSL...231/025  
23900 FT MSL...243/028  
22000 FT MSL...235/019  
21300 FT MSL...240/016  
20000 FT MSL...222/013  
19000 FT MSL...210/006  
19000 FT MSL...216/006  
18000 FT MSL...167/017  
17200 FT MSL...148/006  
17000 FT MSL...148/005  
16000 FT MSL...164/016  
15600 FT MSL...136/006  
15000 FT MSL...164/017  
14400 FT MSL...142/005  
14000 FT MSL...036/004  
13000 FT MSL...038/010  
12500 FT MSL...241/002  
12000 FT MSL...331/007  
11700 FT MSL...220/004  
11100 FT MSL...248/003  
10400 FT MSL...349/007  
10300 FT MSL...261/004  
10100 FT MSL...344/008  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2328 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 525 PM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
SHOWERS AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 2-3  
HOURS BEFORE DIMINISHING. THESE SHOWERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING  
BRIEF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS,  
ALONG WITH LOWERED CEILINGS. SOME LOCATIONS MAY SEE CEILINGS  
DROP BRIEFLY BELOW BREAKPOINTS WITH PASSING SHOWERS. AS ACTIVITY  
TAPERS OFF TONIGHT, WINDS WILL BECOME GENERALLY LIGHT AND  
TERRAIN DRIVEN UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. ANOTHER ROUND OF  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IS POSSIBLE TOMORROW AFTERNOON. VFR  
CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 282335Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A2998 RMK AO2 T02061095  
METAR KAJZ 282315Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 21/M10 A2998 RMK AO2 T02141101  
METAR KAJZ 282255Z AUTO 16004G08KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A2998 RMK AO2 T02101095  
 
KMTJ 282324Z 2900/2924 32004KT P6SM BKN110 PROB30 2902/2904 -SHRA  
BKN060  
FM290400 15006KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
FM291600 34007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
METAR KMTJ 282253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN110 15/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T01501106  
METAR KMTJ 282153Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01561100  
METAR KMTJ 282053Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T01441083 56011  
 
METAR KGUC 282256Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN110 12/M14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T01171144  
METAR KGUC 282156Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM SCT100 12/M16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T01221156  
METAR KGUC 282056Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM BKN090 12/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T01171122 56004  
 
METAR K7BM 282334Z AUTO 25005G14KT 10SM CLR 07/M21 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT NE  
METAR K7BM 282314Z AUTO 22010G16KT 190V290 10SM SCT095 08/M20 A3009  
RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 282254Z AUTO 24007KT 200V290 10SM SCT095 08/M17 A3008 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KANK 282335Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 14/M15 A3000 RMK AO2 T01361145  
$  
METAR KANK 282315Z AUTO 28010G18KT 10SM CLR 14/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 T01381152  
$  
METAR KANK 282255Z AUTO 27012G22KT 10SM CLR 14/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 T01361153  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 282335Z AUTO 31020G26KT 10SM SCT070 SCT095 01/M15 A3027  
RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 282315Z AUTO 25020G28KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 01/M15 A3025  
RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 282255Z AUTO 29014G22KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 01/M12 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
 
KTEX 282324Z 2900/2924 02007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN080 OVC090  
TEMPO 2900/2903 -SHRASN BKN060  
FM290400 13003KT P6SM SCT060 BKN200  
FM291700 23006KT P6SM FEW050 SCT140 PROB30 2917/2920 4SM  
-SHRASN BKN080  
METAR KTEX 282335Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM SCT044 SCT055 OVC080 06/M12 A3012  
RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 282315Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT048 SCT065 OVC080 07/M12 A3010  
RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 282255Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM SCT065 BKN080 OVC090 07/M13 A3010  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 282329Z AUTO 10SM OVC100 12/M13 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 282309Z AUTO 32011G22KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 OVC090 11/M13  
A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 282249Z AUTO 01006G26KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 OVC110 11/M13  
A3005 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 282253Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T01561117  
METAR KCEZ 282153Z AUTO 19009G14KT 10SM FEW100 16/M11 A3002 RMK AO2  
SLP127 T01561106  
METAR KCEZ 282053Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01441100 56008  
 
KDRO 282324Z 2900/2924 23009KT P6SM FEW250  
FM290200 31005KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250  
FM290500 03003KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250  
FM291600 13008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM292000 23009G18KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KDRO 282253Z AUTO 21009KT 170V240 10SM CLR 15/M13 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP153 T01501128  
METAR KDRO 282153Z AUTO VRB04G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T01391122  
METAR KDRO 282053Z AUTO VRB05G19KT 10SM FEW090 14/M12 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP141 T01391117 56008  
 
METAR KPSO 282335Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 12/M14 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 282315Z AUTO 21018G23KT 10SM CLR 13/M14 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 282255Z AUTO 21011G19KT 160V260 10SM CLR 12/M14 A3006 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 282335Z AUTO 24012G21KT 10SM SCT055 00/M13 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 282315Z AUTO 21013G25KT 10SM SCT065 SCT110 00/M14 A3021  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 282255Z AUTO 23012G28KT 10SM SCT065 SCT110 01/M13 A3020 RMK  
AO2  
 
KALS 282322Z 2900/2924 25018G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM290200 22008KT P6SM SCT200  
FM290400 16007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM290600 12012G22KT P6SM BKN120  
FM291000 16007KT P6SM SCT120  
FM292000 19010G20KT P6SM OVC100  
METAR KALS 282252Z AUTO 25020G26KT 10SM CLR 15/M18 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23030/2153 SLP120 T01501183  
METAR KALS 282152Z AUTO 23016G26KT 10SM CLR 16/M19 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23030/2129 SLP104 T01611194  
METAR KALS 282052Z AUTO 23017G29KT 10SM CLR 16/M18 A2997 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 24029/2050 SLP093 T01561178 56010  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/28/2025  
VAIL - 06:09:09 MDT / 19:56:34 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:19:23 MDT / 19:58:25 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:11:05 MDT / 19:50:45 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 04/28/25 23:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...275/033  
24000 FT MSL...231/025  
23900 FT MSL...243/028  
22000 FT MSL...235/019  
21300 FT MSL...240/016  
20000 FT MSL...222/013  
19000 FT MSL...210/006  
19000 FT MSL...216/006  
18000 FT MSL...167/017  
17200 FT MSL...148/006  
17000 FT MSL...148/005  
16000 FT MSL...164/016  
15600 FT MSL...136/006  
15000 FT MSL...164/017  
14400 FT MSL...142/005  
14000 FT MSL...036/004  
13000 FT MSL...038/010  
12500 FT MSL...241/002  
12000 FT MSL...331/007  
11700 FT MSL...220/004  
11100 FT MSL...248/003  
10400 FT MSL...349/007  
10300 FT MSL...261/004  
10100 FT MSL...344/008  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2328 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 525 PM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
SHOWERS AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE NEXT 2-3  
HOURS BEFORE DIMINISHING. THESE SHOWERS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING  
BRIEF MODERATE TO HEAVY RAINFALL AND GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS,  
ALONG WITH LOWERED CEILINGS. SOME LOCATIONS MAY SEE CEILINGS  
DROP BRIEFLY BELOW BREAKPOINTS WITH PASSING SHOWERS. AS ACTIVITY  
TAPERS OFF TONIGHT, WINDS WILL BECOME GENERALLY LIGHT AND  
TERRAIN DRIVEN UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. ANOTHER ROUND OF  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IS POSSIBLE TOMORROW AFTERNOON. VFR  
CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 282328Z 2900/2924 35005KT P6SM BKN090  
FM290200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN090  
FM292000 04006KT P6SM SCT100  
METAR KPGA 282253Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM BKN100 17/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01721056  
METAR KPGA 282153Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01721056  
METAR KPGA 282053Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T01721061 56006  
 
METAR KRQE 282253Z AUTO 28011G27KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 25028/2218 SLP117 T01501089  
METAR KRQE 282153Z AUTO 22011G20KT 190V270 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3001 RMK AO2  
SLP104 T01561089  
METAR KRQE 282053Z AUTO 24008G21KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T01441094 56007  
 
FLAGSTAFF (KFSX) 04/28/25 23:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...220/010  
14000 FT MSL...239/011  
13000 FT MSL...248/008  
10000 FT MSL...222/003  
9900 FT MSL...240/003  
9100 FT MSL...258/005  
9000 FT MSL...242/004  
7800 FT MSL...302/016  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2312 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION...TUESDAY 29/00Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 30/00Z
 
VFR  
EXPECTED. W-SW WINDS 5-15 KTS, BECOMING LIGHT AND VARIABLE AFTER  
02Z.  
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 30/00Z THROUGH FRIDAY 02/00Z...MAINLY VFR  
EXPECTED. ISO-SCT -TSRA THROUGH 02Z WED AND AGAIN 18Z-02Z THU,  
WITH BEST CHANCES ALONG AND NORTH OF KCMR-KFLG-KSOW-KJTC LINE.  
W-SW WINDS 15-25 KTS THURSDAY WITH LIGHT WINDS DURING THE  
OVERNIGHT PERIODS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 282331Z 2900/3006 34010G17KT P6SM SCT060 SCT080 SCT180  
FM290200 33008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT180  
FM290500 15005KT P6SM FEW060 FEW100  
FM291800 33008KT P6SM FEW070  
FM300300 15006KT P6SM BKN100  
METAR KSLC 282254Z 30009KT 10SM FEW060 FEW090 SCT160 BKN230 15/M01  
A3005 RMK AO2 SLP156 SH DSNT N T01501011  
METAR KSLC 282154Z 30008KT 260V320 10SM FEW050 FEW070 SCT170 BKN200  
14/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01441011  
METAR KSLC 282054Z 29012G23KT 10SM FEW050 FEW070TCU BKN200 14/M01 A3006  
RMK AO2 SLP157 TCU NE SH DSNT SE T01441006 53005  
 
KVEL 282324Z 2900/2924 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT100  
FM290300 35005KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200  
FM290900 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150  
FM291700 18006KT P6SM FEW060 FEW250  
METAR KVEL 282253Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT095 16/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP121  
T01611072  
METAR KVEL 282153Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT095 16/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP121  
T01611072  
METAR KVEL 282053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01611078 55002  
 
METAR KPUC 282253Z AUTO VRB05G14KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T01331061  
METAR KPUC 282153Z AUTO 23009G16KT 10SM BKN090 15/M10 A3002 RMK AO2  
SLP157 T01501100  
METAR KPUC 282053Z AUTO 15008G15KT 10SM FEW100 14/M10 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP154 T01441100 58001  
 
KCNY 282324Z 2900/2924 26006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM290300 30006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM291500 08006KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250  
FM291900 29008G16KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KCNY 282253Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T01721089  
METAR KCNY 282153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 FEW110 16/M08 A2997 RMK AO2  
SLP120 T01611083  
METAR KCNY 282053Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM FEW095 17/M08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T01671083 55005  
 
SALT LAKE CITY (KMTX) 04/28/25 23:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
22000 FT MSL...054/028  
20000 FT MSL...046/015  
19000 FT MSL...012/017  
18000 FT MSL...355/011  
17700 FT MSL...001/015  
17000 FT MSL...356/018  
16000 FT MSL...350/013  
15500 FT MSL...344/011  
15000 FT MSL...336/018  
14000 FT MSL...345/016  
13600 FT MSL...338/016  
13000 FT MSL...343/016  
12100 FT MSL...338/016  
12000 FT MSL...339/017  
11000 FT MSL...337/017  
10900 FT MSL...324/016  
10000 FT MSL...337/016  
9800 FT MSL...327/015  
9000 FT MSL...346/014  
9000 FT MSL...321/010  
8200 FT MSL...328/007  
8000 FT MSL...005/009  
7500 FT MSL...354/006  
6900 FT MSL...359/007  
6800 FT MSL...002/006  
6600 FT MSL...001/007  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2104 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION...KSLC
 
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. NORTH-NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL PERSIST AHEAD OF A SOUTHERLY  
SHIFT AROUND 05Z. AROUND 18Z, EXPECT WINDS TO SHIFT TO NORTHWESTERLY  
ONCE AGAIN.    
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
 
OCCASIONAL MVFR CIGS WILL  
CONTINUE AT KBCE THROUGH AT LEAST 00Z WITH SNOW SHOWERS PERHAPS  
REDUCING VSBYS PERIODICALLY. ADDITIONALLY, LIGHT RAIN IS POSSIBLE AT  
OUR SOUTHERN UTAH SITES AND EXTREME NORTHERN UTAH SITES THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON. OTHERWISE, VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE  
MAJORITY OF THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 282331Z 2900/2924 33012G20KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100  
TEMPO 2900/2902 -SHRA BKN060  
FM290300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT030  
FM291900 27010KT P6SM FEW060=  
METAR KEVW 282253Z AUTO 35014KT 10SM FEW060 SCT095 09/M05 A3009 RMK  
AO2 SLP164 T00941050  
METAR KEVW 282153Z AUTO 34013G23KT 10SM BKN065 11/M06 A3008 RMK AO2  
SLP153 T01061061  
METAR KEVW 282053Z AUTO 34011G22KT 10SM FEW065 BKN090 09/M06 A3006  
RMK AO2 PK WND 29027/2020 SLP155 T00941061 53006  
 
KRKS 282327Z 2900/2924 05011KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050 PROB30 2900/2905  
5SM -SHSNRA SCT018 BKN030  
FM290900 07006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080  
FM291500 25006KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200  
FM292000 26011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250  
METAR KRKS 282254Z AUTO 05019G29KT 10SM FEW060 BKN080 OVC095 08/01  
A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND 05031/2244 WSHFT 2208 SLP161 T00830006  
SPECI KRKS 282228Z AUTO 05021G29KT 10SM FEW045 BKN090 OVC110 09/00 A3003  
RMK AO2 PK WND 05029/2228 WSHFT 2208 T00940000  
METAR KRKS 282154Z AUTO 27013G20KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 14/M08 A3002 RMK  
AO2 SLP133 T01391083  
 
KRWL 282331Z 2900/2924 31015G27KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN040  
FM290100 34011KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040  
FM290600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080  
FM291800 24014G24KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED  
METAR KRWL 282253Z AUTO 32019KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND  
32030/2226 SLP134 T00941017  
METAR KRWL 282153Z AUTO 10SM SCT085 12/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T01221017  
METAR KRWL 282053Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 BKN090 13/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104  
T01281056 53009  
 
KLAR 282331Z 2900/2924 33015G26KT P6SM VCSH BKN070  
FM290200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW015 OVC050  
FM291000 18006KT P6SM FEW050  
FM291800 19011KT P6SM SCT080  
METAR KLAR 282253Z AUTO 35018G28KT 10SM SCT044 BKN065 OVC080 09/M02  
A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 31034/2200 RAB12E21 SLP106 P0000 T00941017  
METAR KLAR 282153Z AUTO 28018G26KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 11/M08 A2995 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 29033/2127 RAE2058 SLP094 P0000 T01061078  
METAR KLAR 282053Z AUTO 30018G32KT 10SM -RA FEW050 BKN070 OVC085 11/M06  
A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 31032/2045 RAB47 SLP090 P0000 60000  
T01111061 53013  
 
KCYS 282331Z 2900/2924 36018G28KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB  
FM290100 36014G22KT P6SM SCT025  
FM290300 35011KT P6SM OVC020  
FM290800 31006KT P6SM SCT100  
FM291500 18010KT P6SM SCT025  
FM291800 19012G20KT P6SM SCT100  
METAR KCYS 282253Z 36019G37KT 10SM FEW048 FEW065 SCT110 08/00 A2995  
RMK AO2 PK WND 02040/2229 PRESRR SLP106 T00830000  
METAR KCYS 282153Z 35020G31KT 10SM OVC100 13/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND  
30032/2113 SLP075 T01331044  
METAR KCYS 282053Z 32018G33KT 10SM SCT095 BKN110 15/M09 A2988 RMK AO2  
PK WND 28041/2000 SLP065 T01501094 53014  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/28/25 23:41 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...012/028  
27000 FT MSL...020/013  
26000 FT MSL...016/024  
25000 FT MSL...027/020  
24000 FT MSL...024/022  
22900 FT MSL...030/014  
22000 FT MSL...025/012  
20000 FT MSL...036/010  
19400 FT MSL...044/008  
19000 FT MSL...041/008  
18000 FT MSL...031/013  
17000 FT MSL...038/014  
16800 FT MSL...036/013  
16000 FT MSL...017/014  
15000 FT MSL...022/016  
14600 FT MSL...028/014  
14000 FT MSL...032/016  
13000 FT MSL...034/017  
12700 FT MSL...037/016  
12000 FT MSL...036/015  
11200 FT MSL...041/012  
11000 FT MSL...042/012  
10000 FT MSL...028/011  
10000 FT MSL...029/011  
9000 FT MSL...013/012  
9000 FT MSL...013/011  
8200 FT MSL...006/012  
8000 FT MSL...012/015  
7400 FT MSL...353/012  
7000 FT MSL...006/015  
6700 FT MSL...347/011  
6200 FT MSL...011/012  
6000 FT MSL...355/011  
6000 FT MSL...001/010  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/28/25 23:34 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...061/040  
29000 FT MSL...032/029  
28000 FT MSL...037/017  
27000 FT MSL...033/015  
26900 FT MSL...042/011  
26000 FT MSL...035/011  
25000 FT MSL...009/011  
24000 FT MSL...323/009  
23400 FT MSL...293/009  
23000 FT MSL...274/011  
22000 FT MSL...279/019  
21000 FT MSL...280/021  
20000 FT MSL...276/021  
19000 FT MSL...270/023  
18000 FT MSL...271/020  
17000 FT MSL...287/022  
16000 FT MSL...280/025  
15100 FT MSL...314/018  
15000 FT MSL...282/025  
14000 FT MSL...285/030  
13300 FT MSL...301/032  
13000 FT MSL...291/033  
12000 FT MSL...298/029  
11000 FT MSL...306/032  
10000 FT MSL...316/031  
9000 FT MSL...325/033  
8000 FT MSL...352/031  
7900 FT MSL...359/025  
7300 FT MSL...340/014  
7000 FT MSL...354/026  
6700 FT MSL...350/024  
6500 FT MSL...357/028  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2307 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 506 PM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
WEST OF THE DIVIDE...KJAC/KRKS/KPNA/KBPI TERMINALS  
KJAC SEES LOW-END VFR UNTIL AROUND SUNSET EARLY IN THE FORECAST AS  
WRAP-AROUND MOISTURE MOVES TO THE EAST. THERE SHOULD BE ENOUGH  
CLEARING TONIGHT TO ALLOW FOR MVFR CEILINGS TO FORM PRIOR TO SUNRISE  
GIVEN A MOIST BOUNDARY LAYER. THESE LOWER CEILINGS SHOULD DISSIPATE  
BETWEEN 15Z-17Z/TUESDAY AS MID/HIGH CLOUD COVER ARRIVES AHEAD OF THE  
NEXT WEATHER DISTURBANCE. THE REMAINING TERMINALS SEE VFR CONDITIONS  
THROUGH THE PERIOD WITH PROB30 BRIEF LOW-END VFR SHOWERS LATE UNTIL  
02Z/TUESDAY. GUSTY WEST-NORTHWEST WIND 12-22KTS AT KRKS/KBPI/KPNA  
SLOWS BY EARLY EVENING, AND KRKS SEES A SHIFT TO THE NORTHEAST  
BEHIND A SURFACE COLD FRONT. THIS COULD ALLOW FOR LOCALIZED MVFR  
AROUND KRKS UNTIL 05Z/TUESDAY. MOUNTAIN TOPS FREQUENTLY  
OBSCURED UNTIL 15Z/TUESDAY.  
EAST OF THE DIVIDE...KCPR/KCOD/KRIW/KLND/KWRL TERMINALS  
SCATTERED RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS SHIFT ALMOST ENTIRELY TO CENTRAL  
WYOMING TO BEGIN THE PERIOD. CONDITIONS GRADUALLY IMPROVE TO VFR  
FROM NORTH-TO-SOUTH MONDAY EVENING REACHING A KLND-KCPR LINE BY THAT  
TIME. HOWEVER, FAVORED UPSLOPE FLOW AND BETTER LOW-LEVEL MOISTURE  
MAY ALLOW FOR LINGERING MVFR AT KCPR UNTIL 08Z-09Z/TUESDAY. ENOUGH  
CLEARING OVER A MOIST BOUNDARY LAYER COULD CERTAINLY LEAD TO FOG AT  
KRIW BETWEEN 11Z-15Z/TUESDAY, WHERE THE CHANCE OF MVFR VISIBILITY  
STANDS AT 30 PERCENT. NORTHERLY SURFACE WIND 10-20KTS SLOWS BY EARLY  
EVENING LEAVING WINDS UNDER 10KTS BY 06Z/TUESDAY. MOUNTAIN TOPS  
OBSCURED UNTIL 03Z/TUESDAY.  
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 1946 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1140 AM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
A FAIRLY STRONG COLD FRONT WILL SWIFTLY MOVE THROUGH THE AREA  
BY 00Z. THIS FRONT WILL BRING LOWER CEILINGS TO THE NORTHERN  
PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST AREA THIS AFTERNOON INCLUDING KCDR AND  
KAIA AND THE REMAINDER OF THE TAF SITES THIS EVENING. THESE  
LOWER CEILINGS SHOULD REMAIN AT OR BELOW 5KFT BUT SOME  
LOCATIONS SUCH AS KCDR/KAIA AND KCYS WILL MOST LIKELY DROP INTO  
THE MVFR CATEGORY. THE BULK OF THE RAIN AND THUNDERSTORMS  
SHOULD REMAIN AROUND KAIA/KCDR, BUT A FEW SHOWERS OR  
THUNDERSTORMS MAY ALSO AFFECT KBFF AROUND 00Z.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 282335Z AUTO 35025G33KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SE T01100022  
METAR KIBM 282315Z AUTO 33029G38KT 10SM VCTS CLR 12/02 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT SW T01170015  
METAR KIBM 282255Z AUTO 34028G39KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2992 RMK AO2  
T01260017  
 
KSNY 282331Z 2900/2924 34025G35KT P6SM FEW040 SCT150  
FM290200 35015G28KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150  
FM290500 34010KT P6SM SCT015 OVC020  
FM291800 19010G18KT P6SM FEW025 SCT050 AMD NOT SKED  
METAR KSNY 282253Z AUTO 34024G37KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND  
35043/2205 LTG DSNT SE AND S SLPNO T01670006  
METAR KSNY 282153Z AUTO 35028G38KT 10SM FEW050 17/01 A2982 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34039/2134 LTG DSNT S SLPNO T01670006  
METAR KSNY 282053Z AUTO 35028G36KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND  
36038/2025 LTG DSNT E SLPNO T01830006  
 
METAR KOGA 282335Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM SCT110 14/09 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SW T01420086  
METAR KOGA 282315Z AUTO 36010G15KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN095 14/10 A2988  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T01440096  
METAR KOGA 282255Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC070 14/10 A2988 RMK  
AO2 P0002 T01350104  
 
METAR KIML 282253Z AUTO 34026G36KT 10SM SCT100 18/06 A2982 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34044/2213 SLP086 T01780056  
SPECI KIML 282224Z AUTO 34030G39KT 3SM HZ FEW011 BKN100 OVC120 17/06  
A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND 34044/2213 T01720056  
SPECI KIML 282214Z AUTO 34032G44KT 1 1/2SM HZ FEW013 BKN100 OVC120 17/06  
A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 34044/2213 VIS 1/2V5 PRESRR  
T01720056  
 
KMCK 282339Z 2900/2924 30020G30KT P6SM SCT100  
TEMPO 2900/2901 33030G40KT 5SM BLDU  
FM290300 34020G31KT P6SM FEW100  
FM290900 35010KT P6SM SCT025  
FM291700 04008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM291900 08008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM292300 12010KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KMCK 282253Z AUTO 32020G28KT 10SM FEW110 24/01 A2972 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 31035/2221 WSHFT 2214 SLP047 T02390006  
SPECI KMCK 282234Z AUTO 32021G30KT 10SM SCT110 25/03 A2971 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 31035/2221 WSHFT 2214 T02500033  
METAR KMCK 282153Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM SCT100 25/00 A2967 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 30026/2116 SLP028 T02500000  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/28/25 23:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
24000 FT MSL...211/026  
22000 FT MSL...233/028  
20300 FT MSL...236/029  
20000 FT MSL...237/029  
19000 FT MSL...242/026  
18000 FT MSL...238/024  
17000 FT MSL...255/027  
16900 FT MSL...254/026  
16000 FT MSL...260/028  
15000 FT MSL...268/030  
14200 FT MSL...268/029  
14000 FT MSL...269/029  
13000 FT MSL...276/030  
12000 FT MSL...274/028  
12000 FT MSL...274/027  
11000 FT MSL...267/024  
10000 FT MSL...275/031  
9000 FT MSL...307/014  
8000 FT MSL...315/017  
7000 FT MSL...335/020  
6300 FT MSL...335/027  
6000 FT MSL...333/024  
5500 FT MSL...330/031  
5000 FT MSL...334/025  
4700 FT MSL...329/029  
4100 FT MSL...338/031  
4000 FT MSL...338/024  
3600 FT MSL...334/024  
3400 FT MSL...333/022  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2323 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 620 PM CDT MON APR 28 2025  
CONTINUED AVIATION CONCERNS FOCUS ON STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS IN  
THE WAKE OF THE PASSING COLD FRONT/OUTFLOW BOUNDARY. MEASURED  
GUSTS HAVE RANGED IN THE 35 TO 45 KNOT RANGE FOR AREA REPORTING  
STATIONS, TO INCLUDE NORTH PLATTE. THIS WILL LIKELY PERSIST FOR  
ANOTHER HOUR OR SO BEFORE WANING.  
CONVECTION IS LARGELY OUT OF THE LOCAL AREA AND CONCERNS WILL  
THEN TRANSITION TO INCOMING LOW STRATUS THAT WILL INTRODUCE MVFR  
CIGS. THESE CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY AFFECTING VTN AND WILL  
GRADUALLY WORK THEIR WAY SOUTH TO LBF BY LATE TONIGHT. THESE  
LOWER CIGS WILL LIKELY PREVAIL THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING TUESDAY  
BEFORE CONDITIONS IMPROVE AND WINDS DECREASE LEAVING CLEAR TO  
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES AND A RETURN TO VFR CONDITIONS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 282320Z 2900/2924 30017G27KT P6SM SCT100  
FM290200 35017G27KT P6SM FEW100  
FM290900 36011KT P6SM SCT009  
FM291700 05009KT P6SM SCT150  
FM291900 09009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150  
SPECI KGLD 282335Z AUTO 34020G29KT 10SM FEW120 19/00 A2984 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28029/2258 WSHFT 2315 T01890000  
METAR KGLD 282253Z AUTO 31015G28KT 10SM FEW120 23/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 29033/2208 SLP064 T02281039  
METAR KGLD 282153Z AUTO 29017G32KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND  
28032/2056 SLP055 T02281028  
 
KGCK 282320Z 2900/2924 25013G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM290100 30011KT P6SM FEW250  
FM290900 36015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 282254Z 25016G22KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP051  
T02671028  
METAR KGCK 282154Z 26013G21KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24026/2117 SLP049 T02611044  
METAR KGCK 282054Z 25013G25KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25031/2035 SLP050 T02671044 58004  
 
METAR KLBL 282256Z AUTO 21016G23KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23028/2236 SLP063 T02781067  
METAR KLBL 282156Z AUTO 24016G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21027/2144 SLP058 T02831083  
METAR KLBL 282056Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21027/2046 SLP061 T02781061 58008  
 
METAR KEHA 282335Z AUTO 26013G25KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A2986 RMK AO2  
T02621108  
METAR KEHA 282315Z AUTO 23012G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A2985 RMK AO2  
T02671094  
METAR KEHA 282255Z AUTO 23014G20KT 10SM CLR 27/M10 A2985 RMK AO2  
T02681098  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/28/25 23:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...258/030  
17000 FT MSL...239/035  
16000 FT MSL...263/027  
15000 FT MSL...275/031  
14000 FT MSL...265/028  
13000 FT MSL...261/027  
9000 FT MSL...260/015  
8000 FT MSL...293/017  
7000 FT MSL...312/020  
6200 FT MSL...321/024  
6000 FT MSL...322/023  
5400 FT MSL...323/023  
5000 FT MSL...330/024  
4800 FT MSL...325/024  
4300 FT MSL...331/029  
4100 FT MSL...334/028  
4000 FT MSL...330/027  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/28/25 23:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10000 FT MSL...250/015  
9000 FT MSL...250/015  
8100 FT MSL...225/019  
8000 FT MSL...233/019  
7000 FT MSL...231/021  
6900 FT MSL...224/020  
6000 FT MSL...234/021  
5900 FT MSL...225/021  
5100 FT MSL...238/018  
5000 FT MSL...237/019  
4300 FT MSL...240/017  
4000 FT MSL...238/018  
3800 FT MSL...244/015  
3200 FT MSL...235/016  
3000 FT MSL...237/015  
3000 FT MSL...237/015  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2152 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 350 PM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
KGLD...VFR CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY FORECAST THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. NORTHWEST TO NORTHERLY WINDS GUSTING UP TO 30KTS OR SO  
ARE EXPECTED FROM TAF ISSUANCE THROUGH 08Z. AFTER 09Z, NORTHERLY  
WINDS AROUND 10KTS VEER TO THE NORTHEAST THEN EAST AT SIMILAR  
SPEEDS. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF STRATUS AND SUB VFR CIGS FROM  
AROUND 09Z-15Z AND WILL UPDATE THE FORECAST IF CONFIDENCE  
INCREASES IN IT HAPPENING.  
KMCK...VFR CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY FORECAST THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING UP TO 35KTS ARE FORECAST FROM  
TAF ISSUANCE THROUGH 08Z. AFTER 09Z, NORTHERLY WINDS AROUND  
10KTS VEER TO THE NORTHEAST THEN EAST THEN SOUTHEAST AT SIMILAR  
SPEEDS. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF STRATUS AND SUB VFR CIGS FROM  
AROUND 10Z-14Z AND WILL UPDATE THE FORECAST IF CONFIDENCE  
INCREASES IN IT HAPPENING. ALSO, A FEW SHOWERS AND/OR VIRGA WILL  
BE MONITORED FROM TAF ISSUANCE THROUGH ABOUT 04Z. THE MAIN  
IMPACT FROM THIS WOULD BE STRONG AND SUDDEN DOWNBURSTS WITH  
GUSTS UP TO 50KTS POSSIBLE. CURRENTLY, CONFIDENCE IS TOO LOW  
THAT THIS COULD HAPPEN AT OR IN THE VICINITY OF THE TERMINAL BUT  
UPDATES WILL BE SENT SHOULD CONDITIONS WARRANT.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2205 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 505 PM CDT MON APR 28 2025  
VFR IS EXPECTED THROUGH TAF PD. THE BREEZY SW WINDS WILL EVENTUALLY  
BECOME 10-15 KT AROUND DUSK. A FROPA IS EXPECTED ACROSS THE TERMINALS  
IN THE 06Z-12Z PERIOD THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT. N TO NE WINDS WILL BE  
10-20 KT WITH GUSTS AROUND 25 KT AS THIS FRONT TRAVERSES THE REGION.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 282320Z 2900/2924 23016G26KT P6SM SKC  
FM290200 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM290500 01014G24KT P6SM SKC  
FM291000 02018G28KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050  
FM292000 06010KT P6SM BKN040=  
METAR KGUY 282253Z AUTO 23020G28KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24031/2214 SLP045 T02721106  
METAR KGUY 282153Z AUTO 22018G32KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A2978 RMK AO2 PK WND  
22032/2128 SLP039 T02721111  
METAR KGUY 282053Z AUTO 23021G30KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A2979 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24030/2046 SLP039 T02721094 58012  
 
KDHT 282320Z 2900/2924 23015G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM290200 25015KT P6SM SKC  
FM290400 34010KT P6SM SKC  
FM290800 02023G33KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050  
FM292000 05010KT P6SM BKN040  
METAR KDHT 282253Z AUTO 23024G34KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26039/2205 SLP068 T02611094  
METAR KDHT 282153Z AUTO 24022G31KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23035/2119 SLP065 T02561111  
METAR KDHT 282053Z AUTO 23023G32KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A2986 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 22035/2022 SLP060 T02561106 56008  
 
AMARILLO (KAMA) 04/28/25 23:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...233/022  
8000 FT MSL...229/017  
8000 FT MSL...231/015  
7000 FT MSL...242/016  
6900 FT MSL...242/016  
6200 FT MSL...242/010  
6000 FT MSL...250/010  
5300 FT MSL...250/010  
5000 FT MSL...233/009  
4700 FT MSL...251/009  
4200 FT MSL...261/008  
4000 FT MSL...259/006  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2310 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 554 PM CDT MON APR 28 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS PERSIST ACROSS ALL THE TERMINALS THROUGH THE  
OVERNIGHT HOURS AHEAD OF A COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE. THERE IS  
CURRENTLY GUSTY WINDS FROM THE SW AT KDHT AND KGUY AHEAD OF THE  
FRONT. ONCE THE FRONT PASSES DURING THE EARLY MORNING HOURS THESE  
WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTH AND SEE STRONGER GUSTS. KAMA BEING FURTHER  
SOUTH WILL NOT SEE FRONTAL PASSAGE TIL THE MID MORNING HOURS  
SHOWING THE SAME NORTH WIND SHIFT AND GUSTS. LOWER CLOUDS HAVE A  
HIGH CHANCE OF BUILDING IN BEHIND THE FRONT AND MAY LEAD TO MVFR  
CONDITIONS. THIS IS MOST LIKELY AT KAMA AS IT HAS HIGHER MOISTURE  
AMOUNTS FOR THE LOW DECK TO FORM FROM. THIS SAME MOISTURE MAY LEAD  
TO RAIN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IN THE KAMA AREA DURING THE  
EVENING WHICH IS CURRENTLY JUST OUTSIDE THIS FORECAST PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 282330Z 2900/2924 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110  
FM291100 08006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150  
FM292100 26010G16KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150  
SPECI KFMN 282257Z 27008KT 10SM CLR 17/M14 A3000 RMK AO2 T01671144  
METAR KFMN 282253Z 10SM CLR 17/M15 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01671150  
METAR KFMN 282153Z 32003G14KT 10SM CLR 18/M17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T01781167  
 
SPECI KSKX 282318Z AUTO 31011G18KT 10SM FEW001 15/M14 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KSKX 282256Z AUTO 26009G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T01611128  
METAR KSKX 282156Z AUTO 28018G25KT 10SM CLR 17/M14 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND  
28027/2109 SLP134 T01671139  
 
KLVS 282330Z 2900/2924 24016G26KT P6SM SKC  
FM290200 24008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM290900 04012G22KT P6SM FEW030 FEW150  
FM291700 07011KT P6SM SCT035  
FM292100 13010G20KT P6SM FEW035 SCT070 SCT150 PROB30  
2921/2924  
VRB15G35KT -SHRA BKN070  
METAR KLVS 282253Z AUTO 25015G26KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A3002 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26033/2230 SLP090 T01721122 $  
METAR KLVS 282153Z AUTO 24017G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24032/2113 SLP081 T01781117 $  
METAR KLVS 282053Z AUTO 25025G33KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A3001 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 25037/2039 SLP083 T01721128 53002 $  
 
METAR KRTN 282253Z AUTO 23016G24KT 10SM CLR 20/M14 A2992 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 23030/2221 SLP079 T02001144  
METAR KRTN 282153Z AUTO 22018G24KT 10SM CLR 20/M14 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND  
22028/2135 SLP067 T02001144  
METAR KRTN 282053Z AUTO 22019G29KT 10SM CLR 21/M15 A2992 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26032/2030 SLP066 T02061150 56004  
 
METAR KCAO 282255Z AUTO 20019G33KT 10SM CLR 23/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 20034/2219 SLP071 T02281106  
METAR KCAO 282155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 21028/2141  
WSHFT 2048 SLP065 T02331106  
SPECI KCAO 282108Z AUTO 25009G24KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
2048 T02281094  
 
ALBUQUERQUE (KABX) 04/28/25 23:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...221/035  
24000 FT MSL...225/032  
22000 FT MSL...218/025  
20000 FT MSL...194/026  
19000 FT MSL...204/022  
18000 FT MSL...264/024  
17100 FT MSL...272/020  
17000 FT MSL...270/026  
16000 FT MSL...267/019  
15000 FT MSL...247/020  
14800 FT MSL...274/016  
14000 FT MSL...278/027  
13000 FT MSL...258/028  
12900 FT MSL...282/013  
12000 FT MSL...359/004  
9200 FT MSL...275/014  
8300 FT MSL...281/008  
7700 FT MSL...278/010  
6500 FT MSL...160/004  
6300 FT MSL...159/005  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2347 UTC MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2025  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 530 PM MDT MON APR 28 2025  
MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS ARE SPARSE OVER NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW  
MEXICO EARLY THIS EVENING WITH BREEZY TO WINDY CONDITIONS ONGOING  
IN THE EASTERN HALF OF THE STATE. WINDS WILL SETTLE IN MOST  
LOCATIONS AROUND SUNSET, HOWEVER A COLD FRONT WILL ARRIVE IN  
NORTHEASTERN AREAS, BRINGING SHIFTING DIRECTIONS (NORTH NORTHEAST)  
AND GUSTY CONDITIONS AFTER MIDNIGHT. THIS FRONT WILL CREATE  
PATCHY LOW CEILINGS (DOWN TO 2000-3000 FT, OR MVFR) IN  
NORTHEASTERN NEW MEXICO TUESDAY MORNING. WINDS WILL ALSO  
ACCELERATE THROUGH GAPS AND CANYONS WITHIN THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN  
CHAIN AROUND DAWN TUESDAY, BRINGING GUSTS OF 35 KNOTS TO ABQ  
WHICH WOULD REQUIRE AN AVIATION WEATHER WARNING. WINDS WOULD VEER  
IN DIRECTION INTO THE AFTERNOON WITH GENERALLY MODERATE SPEEDS OF  
10 TO 20 KT. HIGH-BASED CUMULUS WOULD THEN FORM OVER MUCH OF  
NORTHERN NEW MEXICO LATE IN THE DAY, LEADING TO LIGHT SHOWERS.  
MUCH OF THIS WOULD FALL AS VIRGA (EVAPORATING RAINFALL), PRODUCING  
MORE WIND THAN APPRECIABLE RAINFALL. HOWEVER, MORE PERSISTENT  
SNOW WOULD BE FOUND OVER THE COLDER NORTHERN MOUNTAINS,  
PARTICULARLY THE SANGRE DE CRISTOS WITH MVFR TO OCCASIONAL IFR  
CEILINGS/VISIBILITY AND OBSCURED MOUNTAIN PEAKS TUESDAY.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 281800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900-02 9900-09 0508-23 0726-36 066049 041650 990050  
BCE 2612-09 2812-24 2730-36 273245 263248 253050  
LND 3415-03 3017-08 3009-20 0717-32 063649 093355 231350  
RKS 2817 2715-08 9900-21 0712-35 064849 091050 231549  
GJT 9900+00 2505-08 2406-23 1910-37 243646 244247 233649  
FMN 9900+00 2709-07 2442-19 2449-32 238544 238749 246152  
ABQ 2405+02 2527-03 2346-17 2374-28 239842 730250 238356  
MBW 2829 2930-08 3021-20 0517-33 053748 221549 232949  
DEN 2812+03 2813-05 3112-21 2438-32 237842 237147 225952  
PUB 2721+02 2720-05 2462-17 2377-28 239742 239250 227856  
ALS 2516-05 2455-18 2371-30 239542 238849 236954  
TCC 2617 2438+07 2346+01 2366-13 2374-26 238641 238750 248260  
BFF 2919 3024+02 2914-06 2716-20 2214-33 233143 235447 234849  
GLD 2519 2519+03 2439-02 2363-16 2381-27 239741 239350 238057  
GCK 2420+14 2434+06 2444+00 2270-13 2373-26 238641 239250 237859  
GAG 2521+16 2443+10 2258+04 2361-13 2371-25 237740 237850 247160  
AMA 2615 2438+09 2256+03 2363-13 2368-25 237640 237750 237160  
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 290000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 0208+01 0310-06 0206-21 0331-32 085449 063453 011152  
BCE 3313-07 2511-23 2216-36 251945 281248 271850  
LND 0117-04 0321-08 0518-20 0219-31 041948 121755 990054  
RKS 0111 3109-05 2708-21 0222-32 083749 102054 990052  
GJT 9900+02 9900-06 1706-22 2005-35 232847 232149 232550  
FMN 9900+05 9900-04 2432-19 2530-33 235647 237549 245551  
ABQ 1707+07 2113+00 2430-18 2360-30 239142 238850 237254  
MBW 3320 2834-06 3022-20 3413-31 062848 120953 241951  
DEN 3111+04 3312-05 2210-21 2427-33 244846 235148 234952  
PUB 2614+07 2618-02 2733-19 2543-32 239143 239049 236054  
ALS 2414-01 2534-19 2440-33 239143 238949 245553  
TCC 2012 2116+11 2222+02 2458-16 2379-27 239041 239250 238258  
BFF 3432 3037-01 2842-06 2825-19 3318-31 042646 241950 244051  
GLD 2816 2717+06 2717-03 2546-17 2465-30 239942 239450 247155  
GCK 2419+17 2421+09 2324+00 2462-15 2378-27 239241 239551 248158  
GAG 2220+19 2124+10 2336+02 2461-13 2370-25 237541 237650 237260  
AMA 2212 2118+11 2030+02 2361-13 2370-25 237441 237650 247460  
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 291200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+00 9900-06 0414-19 0519-31 044047 055456 031755  
BCE 0611-08 0814-21 1416-35 043447 041850 350551  
LND 2705+00 2910-05 3106-19 0415-31 053147 044156 041058  
RKS 3307 2808-06 9900-20 1014-31 052548 053756 070555  
GJT 0608+02 9900-05 1914-20 2118-34 221649 191252 221552  
FMN 1008+05 1407-03 1717-21 2020-33 214147 224951 223752  
ABQ 1907+07 2016-01 2123-17 2259-29 217444 227452 226656  
MBW 2509 2618-06 2612-20 1214-31 052347 051856 231355  
DEN 9900-01 2210-04 2324-19 2321-33 233348 234952 233553  
PUB 1107+01 1907-03 2027-19 2328-33 228245 228352 235755  
ALS 1512-02 1824-20 2127-33 227845 228052 235854  
TCC 0744 1312+08 2013+00 2153-17 2260-28 237644 238252 247755  
BFF 3206 3212-01 3016-06 2513-19 1007-31 990048 990054 233254  
GLD 0328 3214+04 2624-02 2434-19 2440-31 238544 238352 245955  
GCK 0322+11 1506+07 2316+00 2355-17 2362-28 237443 237252 236357  
GAG 1910+13 2225+09 2026+03 2342-16 2364-26 237242 227151 226860  
AMA 9900 2015+10 1922+02 2347-16 2261-26 227242 237051 236657  
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MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY  
BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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