Why do “Hot Air Balloons” only fly in the morning in Colorado
Have you ever wondered why you only see hot air balloons in Colorado early in the morning? It is because the winds are typically the lightest and the atmosphere is most stable just after sunrise. As the sun heats the ground the air mixes and the atmosphere becomes more unstable and the winds usually pick up. Thermals of heat bouncing off the ground make controlling large balloons difficult and increases winds speeds so that is why all hot air balloons in Colorado fly just after sunrise, weather permitting. Experience the majestic flight drifting over lakes, rivers, wildlife, and soaring into the sky in a hot air balloon!
