601  
NZUS99 KBOU 240109  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1805 MST TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 240056Z 02003KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01001061  
$  
METAR KFNL 232356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP177 T00891061  
10144 20056 52002 $  
METAR KFNL 232256Z 08003KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01281061  
$  
 
METAR KGXY 240056Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM 03/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP221 T00281078  
$  
METAR KGXY 232356Z AUTO 35003KT 9SM 06/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP212 T00611067  
10139 20061 56003 $  
METAR KGXY 232256Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM 12/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01221061  
$  
 
METAR KLMO 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3011 RMK AO2  
T00491060  
METAR KLMO 240035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 T00501054  
METAR KLMO 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 T00751059  
 
METAR KBDU 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 240035Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3009 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW300 03/M06 A3008 RMK AO2  
T00351060  
METAR KEIK 240035Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 05/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 T00491059  
METAR KEIK 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 06/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 T00571058  
 
KBJC 232329Z 2400/2424 02005KT P6SM BKN180  
FM240200 22006KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220  
FM241500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT220  
FM241900 26008KT P6SM BKN250  
FM242100 29010KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KBJC 240047Z 00000KT 10SM BKN180 11/M07 A3011  
METAR KBJC 232345Z 02004KT 10SM BKN180 13/M07 A3011  
METAR KBJC 232246Z 02006KT 10SM BKN180 14/M07 A3010  
 
KDEN 232329Z 2400/2506 33006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220  
FM240100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220  
FM240200 21008KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220  
FM241000 22012KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM241800 VRB05KT P6SM SCT220  
FM242100 03006KT P6SM FEW150 SCT220  
FM250000 10007KT P6SM FEW150 SCT220  
FM250300 18008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT220  
METAR KDEN 240053Z 26007KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 09/M08 A3010 RMK AO2  
SLP175 T00891078  
METAR KDEN 232353Z 34006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 12/M08 A3008 RMK  
AO2 SLP156 T01171083 10206 20106 56001  
METAR KDEN 232253Z 35005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 16/M06 A3009 RMK  
AO2 SLP153 T01561061  
 
METAR KBKF 240058Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 BKN22 11/M08 A3010 RMK  
AO2A SLP167 T01081085  
METAR KBKF 232358Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 BKN220 13/M08 A3009 RMK  
AO2A SLP155 T01341085 10200 20134 50002  
METAR KBKF 232258Z 01005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 BKN220 16/M09 A3008 RMK  
AO2A SLP148 T01571086  
 
KAPA 232329Z 2400/2424 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220  
FM240400 20008KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220  
FM241800 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250  
FM242100 05008KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KAPA 240053Z 20004KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 12/M10 A3012 RMK AO2  
SLP172 T01171100  
METAR KAPA 232353Z 17012KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 16/M12 A3011 RMK  
AO2 SLP162 T01561117 10228 20156 53003  
METAR KAPA 232253Z 20008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 19/M17 A3010 RMK  
AO2 SLP151 ACSL DSNT S T01891172  
 
METAR KMNH 240055Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 240035Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 240015Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3022 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 240055Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 240035Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 240015Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3007 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 240035Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3006 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 240053Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T01001039  
METAR KAKO 232353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01331039 10189 20133 58001  
METAR KAKO 232253Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01561044  
 
METAR KLIC 240055Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T00671067 $  
METAR KLIC 232355Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T00941061 10178 20083 53003 $  
METAR KLIC 232255Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01221056 $  
 
METAR KHEQ 240055Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 240035Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 240015Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3009 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 240054Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 240034Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 240014Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3009 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 240055Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 240035Z AUTO 12006KT 7SM CLR 10/00 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 240015Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3009 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 240053Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T00721011 $  
METAR KITR 232353Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T00781017 10206 20078 55001 $  
METAR KITR 232253Z AUTO A3011 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/23/2025  
FORT COLLINS - 07:21:31 MST / 16:37:42 MST  
DENVER - 07:18:32 MST / 16:39:50 MST  
STERLING - 07:14:24 MST / 16:29:59 MST  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 12/24/25 00:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7000 FT MSL...219/003  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2341 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 430 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL BE  
LIGHT AND VARIABLE UNTIL TURNING TO DRAINAGE BY ~2-3Z THIS  
EVENING. DRAINAGE WINDS LOOK TO HOLD ON UNTIL AROUND 18Z WHEN  
LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS WILL RETURN BEFORE MAKING A TURN TO THE  
NORTHEAST BY EARLY AFTERNOON FOR KDEN/KAPA. KBJC WILL GENERALLY  
SEE LIGHT WSW WINDS THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING, WITH POTENTIAL FOR  
SOME STRONGER WESTERLY GUSTS TO PUSH ACROSS THE AIRFIELD BETWEEN  
21Z TO 23Z, WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KTS POSSIBLE.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 240055Z AUTO 15015G19KT 10SM CLR 03/M19 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 240035Z AUTO 16013G19KT 10SM CLR 03/M19 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 240015Z AUTO 15012G20KT 10SM CLR 04/M20 A3044 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 240055Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T00431078  
METAR KAFF 232355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T00941078 10165 20092 53001  
METAR KAFF 232255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01401086  
 
KCOS 232333Z 2400/2424 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200  
FM242000 17006KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KCOS 240054Z 07003KT 10SM FEW180 BKN240 08/M07 A3020 RMK AO2  
SLP205 T00831067  
METAR KCOS 232354Z 16003KT 10SM SCT180 BKN230 12/M07 A3019 RMK AO2  
SLP194 T01221067 10161 20089 53000  
METAR KCOS 232254Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT180 BKN230 13/M08 A3019 RMK AO2  
SLP199 T01331078  
 
METAR KFLY 240055Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3023 RMK AO2  
T00421079  
METAR KFLY 240035Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 T00461078  
METAR KFLY 240015Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 T00451080  
 
KFCS 232006Z 2320/2502 16009KT 9999 BKN200 QNH3021INS  
BECMG 2402/2403 28009KT 9999 SCT200 QNH3020INS  
BECMG 2405/2406 34009KT 9999 SCT200 QNH3021INS  
BECMG 2415/2416 26012G18KT 9999 SCT200 510003 520309  
QNH3020INS  
BECMG 2501/2502 20009KT 9999 FEW100 SCT150 QNH3017INS  
TX20/2321Z TN03/2412Z  
LAST NO AMDS AFT 2324  
NEXT 2912  
METAR KFCS 240055Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T00431066 $  
METAR KFCS 232355Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01251070 10178 20119 53001 $  
METAR KFCS 232255Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01231062 $  
 
KPUB 232333Z 2400/2424 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200  
FM240500 28005KT P6SM SCT200  
FM242000 26008KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KPUB 240053Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP205 T00671044  
METAR KPUB 232353Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP203 T00831039  
10150 20083 55001  
METAR KPUB 232253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP195 T01061044  
 
METAR KTAD 240054Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 15/M14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01501139  
METAR KTAD 232354Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01441133 10239 20144 53006  
METAR KTAD 232254Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01831111  
 
METAR KLAA 240053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00941017 $  
METAR KLAA 232353Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01391017 10233 20139 56002 $  
METAR KLAA 232253Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01781022 $  
 
METAR KSPD 240056Z AUTO 17009KT 13/M04 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP185 T01281044  
METAR KSPD 232356Z AUTO 16010KT 14/M04 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP174 T01391044  
10239 20133 53001  
METAR KSPD 232256Z AUTO 15006KT 21/M03 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP159 T02111033  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/23/2025  
BURLINGTON - 07:06:30 MST / 16:30:21 MST  
PUEBLO - 07:12:49 MST / 16:42:49 MST  
LAMAR - 07:04:17 MST / 16:35:20 MST  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 12/24/25 00:53 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
31000 FT MSL...241/056  
30000 FT MSL...234/055  
8000 FT MSL...155/019  
6000 FT MSL...155/012  
5900 FT MSL...165/012  
5700 FT MSL...165/007  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2334 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 434 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN LIGHT, AND EVEN VARIABLE AT  
TIMES, THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD. OUTSIDE OF THAT, DRY CONDITIONS WITH  
POCKETS OF HIGH LEVELS CLOUDS IS EXPECTED.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 240053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T00561072  
METAR KCAG 232353Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T00721067 10172 20072 53003  
METAR KCAG 232253Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01331089  
 
METAR KHDN 240056Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T00941072 $  
METAR KHDN 232356Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T01111083 10156 20094 51001 $  
METAR KHDN 232256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T01331100 $  
 
METAR KSBS 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3018 RMK AO1 T00451037  
METAR KSBS 240035Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3018 RMK AO1 T00571041  
METAR KSBS 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3019 RMK AO1 T00511037  
 
METAR KC07 240055Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 03/M15 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 240035Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 240055Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3027 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 240035Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3026 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 240015Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3026 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 240053Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T00671067  
METAR KEEO 232353Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T00671061 10156 20067 55002  
METAR KEEO 232253Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01331089  
 
METAR K20V 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 240035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3026 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3033 RMK AO2  
T00291085  
METAR KGNB 240035Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 T00261078  
METAR KGNB 240015Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 T00231061  
 
METAR K0CO 240055Z AUTO 25020G32KT CLR 00/M23 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K0CO 240035Z AUTO 25016G24KT CLR 00/M22 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K0CO 240015Z AUTO 25017G29KT CLR 00/M22 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KC99 240054Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 03/M22 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 240034Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M21 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 240014Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 03/M20 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 232335Z 2400/2424 29006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM240200 11007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM241000 14010G23KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100  
FM241800 17010KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100  
METAR KGJT 240053Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP190 T00721033  
METAR KGJT 232353Z 07003KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP182 T00831028  
10128 20083 56009  
METAR KGJT 232253Z 29003KT 9SM CLR 12/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP176 T01171022  
 
KRIL 232335Z 2400/2424 15005KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM240600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
FM241200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100  
FM241800 24008KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100  
METAR KRIL 240053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T00561039  
METAR KRIL 232353Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T00831039 10111 20061 55007  
METAR KRIL 232253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01061050  
 
METAR K5SM 240051Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 240031Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 240011Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 232335Z 2400/2424 29005KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM240200 11005KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM241200 07005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 WS020/23035KT  
FM241800 26008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100  
METAR KEGE 240056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP274 T00111078  
$  
METAR KEGE 232356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP260 T00281078  
10067 21011 56005 $  
METAR KEGE 232256Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP252 T00611078  
$  
 
KASE 232335Z 2400/2424 32007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM240300 18008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 WS020/23035KT  
FM241200 16006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 WS020/23035KT  
FM241800 30008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100  
METAR KASE 240053Z 19009KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP220 T00501089  
METAR KASE 232353Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP211 T00501078  
10117 20050 55001  
METAR KASE 232253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP187 T00941089  
 
METAR KLXV 240053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 02/M17 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T00171172  
METAR KLXV 232353Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 06/M19 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T00611194 10100 20028 55000  
METAR KLXV 232253Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 08/M18 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T00831178  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/23/2025  
RANGELY - 07:34:54 MST / 16:54:00 MST  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:30:58 MST / 16:56:07 MST  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:28:17 MST / 16:44:57 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 12/24/25 00:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10200 FT MSL...106/002  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2342 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 438 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE AREA FROM  
THE SOUTHWEST RESULTING IN CONSISTENT BKN CLOUD COVER. SOME  
BREEZY CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP OVERNIGHT DUE TO HIGH WINDS ALOFT  
RIDING OVER AND DOWN THE RIDGES BUT OVERALL, WINDS SHOULD REMAIN  
LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN. CLOUDS START TO THICKEN AND LOWER  
BETWEEN 12Z AND 18Z WITH CIGS AOA 7KFT WITH VFR CONDITIONS  
REMAINING IN PLACE. CIGS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A BIT LOWER BY THE  
END OF THE TAF PERIOD BY WEDNESDAY EVENING BUT DID NOT INCLUDE  
LOWER CIGS IN TAF JUST YET DUE TO LOWER CONFIDENCE.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 240055Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 T01011043  
METAR KAJZ 240035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 T01071035  
METAR KAJZ 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 T01081037  
 
KMTJ 232335Z 2400/2424 12008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM240800 15010G23KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM241800 24008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100  
METAR KMTJ 240053Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T00891067  
METAR KMTJ 232353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01171056 10161 20100 57001  
METAR KMTJ 232253Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T01391083  
 
METAR KGUC 240056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP340  
T10221061 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 232356Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP324  
T00001061 10028 21039 55003 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 232256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP314  
T00221067 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 240035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 240015Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 08/M16 A3036 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 240055Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 T00171106  
METAR KAEJ 240035Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 T00231105  
METAR KAEJ 240015Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 T00221108  
 
METAR KANK 240055Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 11/M14 A3026 RMK AO2 T01131145  
$  
METAR KANK 240035Z AUTO 20015G20KT 150V220 10SM CLR 11/M14 A3025 RMK  
AO2 T01061139 $  
METAR KANK 240015Z AUTO 21010G20KT 10SM CLR 10/M14 A3025 RMK AO2 T00981141  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 240055Z AUTO 25027KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 240035Z AUTO 25025KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 240015Z AUTO 25025KT 10SM CLR 01/M17 A3055 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 240055Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01151057  
METAR KAIB 240035Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3022 RMK AO2 T01071050  
METAR KAIB 240015Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3022 RMK AO2 T01131050  
 
KTEX 232335Z 2400/2424 15008G18KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 WS020/22030KT  
FM241200 15009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 WS020/22030KT  
FM241800 18010G19KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100 PROB30 2420/2424 -SHRA  
BKN050  
METAR KTEX 240055Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 240035Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 240015Z AUTO 16006G09KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3036 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 240055Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 240035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 240015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 240053Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T01171067 $  
METAR KCEZ 232353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01441067 10183 20139 56003 $  
METAR KCEZ 232253Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01561061 $  
 
KDRO 232335Z 2400/2424 08005KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
FM240300 05007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM241200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100  
FM241800 04007KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100 PROB30 2420/2424 -SHRA  
BKN050  
METAR KDRO 240053Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T00781039  
METAR KDRO 232353Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00721033 10144 20072 56007  
METAR KDRO 232253Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T01171044  
 
METAR KPSO 240055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 240035Z AUTO 02002KT 10SM VCTS CLR 04/M07 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 240015Z AUTO 34001KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 240055Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 240035Z AUTO 22015G19KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 240015Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 232333Z 2400/2424 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200  
FM242100 23006KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KALS 240052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP296  
T00221067  
METAR KALS 232352Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP285  
T00561061 10111 20028 53001  
METAR KALS 232252Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00891067  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/23/2025  
VAIL - 07:23:51 MST / 16:45:41 MST  
DURANGO - 07:23:01 MST / 16:58:36 MST  
ALAMOSA - 07:15:33 MST / 16:50:06 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 12/24/25 00:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10200 FT MSL...106/002  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2342 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 438 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE AREA FROM  
THE SOUTHWEST RESULTING IN CONSISTENT BKN CLOUD COVER. SOME  
BREEZY CONDITIONS MAY DEVELOP OVERNIGHT DUE TO HIGH WINDS ALOFT  
RIDING OVER AND DOWN THE RIDGES BUT OVERALL, WINDS SHOULD REMAIN  
LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN. CLOUDS START TO THICKEN AND LOWER  
BETWEEN 12Z AND 18Z WITH CIGS AOA 7KFT WITH VFR CONDITIONS  
REMAINING IN PLACE. CIGS COULD POTENTIALLY BE A BIT LOWER BY THE  
END OF THE TAF PERIOD BY WEDNESDAY EVENING BUT DID NOT INCLUDE  
LOWER CIGS IN TAF JUST YET DUE TO LOWER CONFIDENCE.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 232330Z 2400/2424 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250  
FM240400 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100  
FM240800 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN030  
METAR KPGA 240053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T00890000  
METAR KPGA 232353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T00940000 10111 20072 55000  
METAR KPGA 232253Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01110000  
 
METAR KRQE 240053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T00721078  
METAR KRQE 232353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01171078 10161 20044 56004  
METAR KRQE 232253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01561083  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2335 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION...WEDNESDAY 24/00Z THROUGH THURSDAY 25/00Z  
VFR  
CONDITIONS BECOMING MVFR OR LOWER IN INCREASING SHRA FROM WEST TO  
EAST, MAINLY ALONG AND WEST OF KGCN-KPAN LINE, THEN BECOMING  
AREAS WIDE AFTER 06Z. S-SW WINDS 5-15 KTS WITH GUSTS 20-30 KTS  
CONTINUING THROUGH THE NIGHT.  
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY 25/00Z THROUGH SATURDAY 27/00Z...SCT/NMRS SHRA  
WITH AREAS OF MVFR/IFR OR LOWER, MAINLY ALONG AND WEST OF KGCN-  
KFLG-KPAN LINE. S-SW WINDS 10-20 KTS WITH GUSTS 25-35 KTS EACH  
DAY, REMAINING ELEVATED AT NIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 232328Z 2400/2506 11009KT P6SM FEW080 BKN140  
FM240200 15012G20KT P6SM BKN080 OVC140  
FM242000 17015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 2420/2424  
-RA BKN040  
FM250000 14015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100  
METAR KSLC 240054Z 15014G21KT 10SM FEW150 OVC180 15/M04 A2993 RMK AO2  
SLP106 T01501039 $  
METAR KSLC 232354Z 09005KT 10SM FEW150 OVC180 16/M05 A2995 RMK AO2  
SLP109 VIRGA T01611050 10167 20144 55000 $  
METAR KSLC 232254Z 13008KT 10SM FEW160 OVC190 15/M03 A2995 RMK AO2  
SLP108 VIRGA T01501028 $  
 
KVEL 232335Z 2400/2424 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM241200 24006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
FM241800 16006KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100  
METAR KVEL 240053Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T00501017  
METAR KVEL 232353Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T00561022 10083 20056 56005  
METAR KVEL 232253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T00721022  
 
METAR KPUC 240053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T00501033  
METAR KPUC 232353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T00611028 10106 20061 55006  
METAR KPUC 232253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T00941033  
 
KCNY 232335Z 2400/2424 32008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
FM240600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
FM241200 16007KT P6SM BKN090 OVC120  
FM241800 14010G18KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100  
METAR KCNY 240053Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00831017  
METAR KCNY 232353Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00941017 10144 20078 55005  
METAR KCNY 232253Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01221011  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2252 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
SOUTHERLY WINDS AROUND 8-12KTS WILL CONTINUE  
THROUGH THE EVENING, WITH A 30% CHANCE OF GUSTING ABOVE 20KTS AFTER  
03Z. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH BKN-OVC HIGH CLOUDS BRIEFLY  
LOWERING TO AROUND 7000-9000FT LATE THIS EVENING.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
WINDS AT NORTHERN TERMINALS  
WILL DIMINISH THIS EVENING, WITH A 30% CHANCE OF BECOMING GUSTY SOUTH  
IN THE SL VALLEY AFTER 03Z. SOUTHERN TERMINALS WILL SEE VICINITY  
SHOWERS INCREASING AFTER 00Z, WITH CONTINUED ELEVATED WINDS LIKELY  
AT CDC. THESE SHOWERS MAY BRING LOWER CIGS AROUND 3000FT TO KCDC AND  
KSGU, AND MAY BRIEFLY ENHANCE SOUTHERLY WIND GUSTS (10% CHANCE OF  
EXCEEDING 40KTS).  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 240051Z 2401/2424 20012KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120  
FM242100 19014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050=  
METAR KEVW 240053Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T00611067  
METAR KEVW 232353Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T00831078 10094 20067 53002  
METAR KEVW 232253Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T00891078  
 
KRKS 232320Z 2400/2424 20015G25KT P6SM BKN250  
FM240200 21010KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241800 19015G25KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KRKS 240054Z AUTO 11013G19KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00831067  
METAR KRKS 232354Z AUTO 07004G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND  
22026/2308 SLP156 T01001078 10133 20100 53004  
METAR KRKS 232254Z AUTO 21020G29KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 20033/2204 SLP148 T01061072  
 
KRWL 240006Z 2400/2424 22014G22KT P6SM SCT150 WS020/23040KT  
FM241000 22022G35KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/23030KT  
FM241600 22030G45KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KRWL 240053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01061089  
METAR KRWL 232353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP163 T00781083  
10133 20078 55001  
METAR KRWL 232253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP156 T01061078  
 
KLAR 232344Z 2400/2424 20010KT P6SM SCT200  
FM240300 20010KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/25045KT  
FM240900 23012KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/25050KT  
FM241600 23018G26KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KLAR 240053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T00671139  
METAR KLAR 232353Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00941144 10161 20094 53004  
METAR KLAR 232253Z AUTO 23018KT 10SM CLR 13/M16 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25030/2214 SLP140 T01331156  
 
KCYS 240007Z 2400/2424 19011KT P6SM SCT250  
FM240100 23006KT P6SM BKN200  
FM241800 23010KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KCYS 240053Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP191 T00501122  
METAR KCYS 232353Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP178 T00941133  
10156 20094 52002  
METAR KCYS 232253Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01111133  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 12/24/25 00:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...231/092  
26000 FT MSL...230/093  
25000 FT MSL...229/088  
24000 FT MSL...231/081  
22000 FT MSL...235/069  
20000 FT MSL...236/058  
19000 FT MSL...237/055  
17000 FT MSL...232/052  
16000 FT MSL...236/050  
15000 FT MSL...226/054  
14000 FT MSL...223/050  
13600 FT MSL...259/047  
13000 FT MSL...219/039  
12000 FT MSL...216/032  
11000 FT MSL...237/036  
10000 FT MSL...235/029  
10000 FT MSL...246/024  
9000 FT MSL...228/025  
9000 FT MSL...234/028  
8200 FT MSL...226/019  
8000 FT MSL...222/020  
7400 FT MSL...220/013  
7000 FT MSL...214/023  
6700 FT MSL...212/010  
6200 FT MSL...210/006  
6000 FT MSL...182/009  
5900 FT MSL...182/009  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 12/24/25 00:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...244/073  
27000 FT MSL...242/072  
26000 FT MSL...239/077  
18000 FT MSL...221/064  
15000 FT MSL...276/030  
14100 FT MSL...246/034  
14000 FT MSL...236/036  
13000 FT MSL...257/028  
12000 FT MSL...241/026  
11700 FT MSL...233/029  
11000 FT MSL...231/019  
10500 FT MSL...215/028  
10000 FT MSL...238/021  
9000 FT MSL...245/023  
8600 FT MSL...201/010  
8000 FT MSL...229/019  
7900 FT MSL...210/009  
7300 FT MSL...216/011  
7000 FT MSL...208/013  
6700 FT MSL...181/018  
6500 FT MSL...199/020  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2245 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 345 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS FOR MOST AREAS,  
WITH DENSE HIGH CIRRUS CONTINUING TO POUR ACROSS THE REGION. SOME  
LOWER CLOUDS ARE POSSIBLE AT KBPI/KPNA OVERNIGHT, BUT WILL LIKELY  
REMAIN SCT FOR LOWEST CLOUD DECK, WITH CIGS STILL ABOVE 5000FT.  
NEXT ROUND OF SHOWERS MOVES INTO KJAC WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON, WITH  
CURRENT TIMING OF RAIN SHOWERS STARTING AROUND 20Z. PRECIP WILL STAY  
AS RAIN WELL INTO THE EVENING HOURS TOMORROW.  
GUSTY WINDS BEGIN TO RAMP UP ACROSS CENTRAL WY TOMORROW, MAINLY  
IMPACTING KCPR AND KRKS WITH GUSTS 25 TO 35KTS.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ICING AND TURBULENCE FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0007 UTC WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 24, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 505 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
UPPER LEVEL RIDGE AXIS WILL REMAIN JUST EAST OF THE AREA OVER THE  
NEXT 24 HOURS. OTHER THAN WINDY CONDITIONS OVER THE SOUTHEAST  
WYOMING TERMINALS, QUIET WEATHER IS EXPECTED FOR AVIATION PURPOSES.  
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED. PRIMARY CONCERN  
WILL BE GUSTY WINDS OVER KRWL AND LLWS FOR KLAR AND POSSIBLY KCYS  
OVERNIGHT TONIGHT. GUSTS UP TO 45 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE AT KRWL WITH  
GUSTS AROUND 30 KNOTS AT KLAR.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 240055Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3008 RMK AO2  
T01001027  
METAR KIBM 240035Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3008 RMK AO2  
T00931027  
METAR KIBM 240015Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3008 RMK AO2  
T01001027  
 
KSNY 232344Z 2400/2424 18010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM240800 27006KT P6SM OVC200  
METAR KSNY 240053Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T00891017  
METAR KSNY 232353Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01061022 10161 20106 58008  
METAR KSNY 232253Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01171022  
 
METAR KOGA 240055Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3009 RMK AO2  
T00650001  
METAR KOGA 240035Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3009 RMK AO2  
T00610001  
METAR KOGA 240015Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3008 RMK AO2  
T00750005  
 
METAR KIML 240053Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T00391006  
METAR KIML 232353Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T00721006 10172 20072 55007  
METAR KIML 232253Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01280006  
 
KMCK 232320Z 2400/2424 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KMCK 240053Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T00610000  
METAR KMCK 232353Z AUTO 09006KT 7SM CLR 09/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T00940006 10156 20094 52000  
METAR KMCK 232253Z AUTO 08005KT 5SM HZ CLR 13/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01330017  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 12/24/25 01:00 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...208/026  
4100 FT MSL...119/003  
3600 FT MSL...240/003  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2324 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 525 PM CST TUE DEC 23 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING  
ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. THE EXCEPTION TO THIS  
IS AREAS EAST OF HWY 183, WHERE PATCHY FOG COULD LEAD TO PERIODS  
OF MVFR/IFR VISIBILITIES TOMORROW MORNING. ANY PATCHY FOG ERODES  
BY LATE MORNING, WITH VFR QUICKLY RETURNING.  
WINDS SHIFT FROM SOUTH TONIGHT TO WEST-NORTHWEST TOMORROW,  
GENERALLY AT 10 KTS OR LESS. STRONGER WESTERLY GUSTS ARE  
POSSIBLE ACROSS THE WESTERN SANDHILLS TOMORROW AFTERNOON, WITH  
GUSTS OF 20 TO 25KTS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 232320Z 2400/2424 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KGLD 240053Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T00561006  
METAR KGLD 232353Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T00671006 10194 20061 55001  
METAR KGLD 232253Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01170000  
 
KGCK 232320Z 2400/2424 14004KT P6SM SKC  
FM241500 24009KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KGCK 240054Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01110028  
METAR KGCK 232354Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP193 T01220022  
10217 20117 53002  
METAR KGCK 232254Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T01720022  
 
METAR KLBL 240056Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01500006 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 232356Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP194  
6//// T01560006 10239 20156 53004 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 232256Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01940011 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 240055Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01051025  
METAR KEHA 240035Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00911030  
METAR KEHA 240015Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00921035  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 12/24/25 00:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
6200 FT MSL...183/001  
6000 FT MSL...128/002  
4000 FT MSL...154/022  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 12/24/25 00:56 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...071/002  
13800 FT MSL...038/002  
11500 FT MSL...026/002  
11000 FT MSL...014/002  
9600 FT MSL...043/005  
9000 FT MSL...253/004  
8100 FT MSL...260/003  
8000 FT MSL...351/003  
7000 FT MSL...239/008  
6900 FT MSL...239/008  
5100 FT MSL...239/005  
5000 FT MSL...063/007  
3800 FT MSL...178/004  
3200 FT MSL...104/013  
3000 FT MSL...095/015  
3000 FT MSL...095/015  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2300 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 357 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS AND LIGHT/VARIABLE WINDS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE  
TAF PERIOD AT BOTH TERMINALS, WITH CEILINGS CONFINED TO CIRRUS  
AT OR ABOVE 20,000 FT AGL.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2232 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 427 PM CST TUE DEC 23 2025  
MOISTURE ADVECTION WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE EASTERN PORTION OF THE  
FORECAST AREA. DEWPOINTS IN THE 40S ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT  
HOURS. THIS MOISTURE ALONG WITH LIGHT WINDS WILL SET THE STAGE FOR  
FOG DEVELOPMENT AFTER MIDNIGHT AND THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS. HAVE  
THE HIGHEST CONFIDENCE OF LIFR/FG FOR KHYS. WENT WITH MVFR CONDITIONS  
FOR KDDC, ALTHOUGH IT IS NOT COMPLETELY CLEAR HOW FAR WEST THE DENSE  
FOG WILL MAKE IT AT THIS POINT IN TIME. WILL WATCH FOR ANY TRENDS  
THIS EVENING AND ADJUST IF NECESSARY. VFR CONDITIONS SHOULD PREVAIL  
FOR BOTH KLBL AND KGCK. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT SE/S TONIGHT AND BECOME  
LIGHT SW TOMORROW.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 232320Z 2400/2424 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250  
FM240500 22008KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241800 22012G22KT P6SM BKN200=  
METAR KGUY 240053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01391011  
METAR KGUY 232353Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01781011 10244 20178 53004  
METAR KGUY 232253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02111006  
 
KDHT 232320Z 2400/2424 21006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM240600 23009KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241800 23013G23KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KDHT 240053Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01061083  
METAR KDHT 232353Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01331061 10250 20133 53003  
METAR KDHT 232253Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01891078  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2259 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 415 PM CST TUE DEC 23 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS AT ALL TERMINALS AND ACROSS THE PANHANDLES FOR THE  
NEXT 24 HOURS. THE WINDS WILL BE WEAK TODAY INTO TONIGHT BEFORE  
BECOMING SOUTHWESTERLY AND GUSTY LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 232321Z 2400/2424 11010KT P6SM BKN220  
FM240800 09008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
FM241600 09007KT P6SM BKN050  
METAR KFMN 240053Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01061044  
METAR KFMN 232353Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP221 T01331044  
10156 20100 56007  
METAR KFMN 232253Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP222 T01501044  
 
METAR KLVS 240053Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T01001100  
METAR KLVS 232353Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 12/M12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01221117 10211 20122 53004  
METAR KLVS 232253Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 17/M14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01671139  
 
METAR KRTN 240053Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01171133  
METAR KRTN 232353Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01221133 10211 20122 53004  
METAR KRTN 232253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01671139  
 
METAR KCAO 240055Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01391106  
METAR KCAO 232355Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01441106 10239 20144 53004  
METAR KCAO 232255Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T01781100  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2330 UTC TUESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 2025  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 421 PM MST TUE DEC 23 2025  
LOTS OF THICK, HIGH FAIR WEATHER CIRRUS CLOUDS ARE CURRENTLY MOVING  
OVER NEW MEXICO. THESE HIGH CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE STATE THROUGH  
THURSDAY ALONG WITH SOME TOP-DOWN MOISTENING OVER THE FAR WESTERN  
TIER OF THE STATE. CLOUD BASES WILL DROP TO 4,000-7,000 FT (STILL  
VFR) IN THESE WESTERN ZONES THURSDAY WITH A FEW SPRINKLES (OR  
FLURRIES ON HIGH MOUNTAIN PEAKS ABOVE 10,000 FT) ALSO DEVELOPING.  
ANY PRECIPITATION WILL REMAIN SPOTTY AND VERY LIGHT WITH NO  
SIGNIFICANT REDUCTIONS TO VISIBILITY OR CEILINGS FORECAST.  
MODERATE BREEZES WILL DEVELOP THURSDAY AFTERNOON IN NORTHEASTERN  
AREAS OF NEW MEXICO WITH GUSTS OCCASIONALLY REACHING 20 KT.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 231200Z  
VALID 231800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1915 2133+07 2127+00 2243-16 2265-29 730240 730450 741660  
BCE 2039+00 2157-13 2175-24 227438 228348 238860  
LND 2441+06 2445+01 2449-14 2565-27 248842 740550 751160  
RKS 2324 2430+01 2345-15 2470-27 249540 740049 740761  
GJT 2023+07 2229+02 2345-13 2365-25 247939 248248 248760  
FMN 1912+09 2221+03 2238-11 2248-23 245637 245647 257059  
ABQ 2311+10 2417+05 2027-11 2234-22 244136 244147 265658  
MBW 2436 2539+02 2443-14 2570-25 258340 259149 259361  
DEN 2513+11 2520+04 2536-12 2556-26 257039 257448 267861  
PUB 2312+10 2521+06 2531-11 2541-24 255637 255747 276760  
ALS 2319+05 2431-11 2440-24 255637 255647 266659  
TCC 2616 2313+13 2317+08 2419-11 2425-22 252736 273246 294659  
BFF 2135 2526+08 2525+00 2644-14 2670-27 268341 269448 770161  
GLD 1315 2116+10 2518+04 2635-12 2746-25 276238 276848 288060  
GCK 1210+16 2312+12 2520+06 2628-11 2735-24 264838 275347 296659  
GAG 2806+19 2517+15 2521+08 2622-11 2728-23 273637 284047 304958  
AMA 2511 2314+14 2216+08 2516-11 2622-22 262636 283047 294059  
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DATA BASED ON 231200Z  
VALID 240000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1915 2134+06 2235-01 2241-17 2272-27 229340 721450 732759  
BCE 2040-02 2066-14 2272-21 227638 229349 730659  
LND 2536+06 2438-01 2348-15 2385-26 239140 740150 751959  
RKS 2421 2434+00 2351-15 2273-27 239439 740350 751359  
GJT 2025+08 2232+01 2253-13 2272-23 238138 238448 239759  
FMN 2012+10 2226+03 2145-12 2259-22 236936 237347 248359  
ABQ 2211+11 2318+05 2139-10 2242-21 234736 234446 246058  
MBW 2539 2642+01 2453-13 2469-24 248138 248649 259760  
DEN 2408+10 2524+05 2440-11 2457-24 257338 246548 258760  
PUB 2517+11 2522+06 2337-11 2448-23 245837 256347 267260  
ALS 2422+04 2245-11 2350-22 245736 245847 256759  
TCC 2213 2416+13 2216+07 2121-10 2226-21 243536 253447 274559  
BFF 2317 2519+09 2624+02 2546-13 2571-25 268439 269549 760160  
GLD 1823 2314+11 2520+05 2536-11 2649-24 266238 266647 277559  
GCK 1813+17 2415+13 2521+07 2526-11 2638-23 265237 265447 276159  
GAG 2510+18 2517+14 2518+08 2616-11 2628-22 264037 274047 294159  
AMA 2315 2316+13 2316+08 2312-10 2421-21 253236 263147 293959  
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DATA BASED ON 231200Z  
VALID 241200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1714 2032+01 2337-02 2351-16 2479-26 239543 740551 731656  
BCE 2138-01 2345-12 2370-22 237440 238250 229658  
LND 2525+03 2437-01 2543-13 2667-26 258844 249452 741856  
RKS 2324 2330-02 2444-13 2675-25 258842 239851 740856  
GJT 2131+03 2337-02 2434-13 2461-24 247440 238650 740057  
FMN 2417+06 2227+00 2440-12 2451-22 237238 237749 249056  
ABQ 2416+09 2333+03 2339-11 2346-21 225236 236448 247358  
MBW 2546 2560-02 2647-11 2765-25 238440 239551 750356  
DEN 2611+08 2522+01 2735-11 2553-23 247538 247849 259559  
PUB 2528+10 2536+05 2443-11 2351-23 246337 247749 258557  
ALS 2438+02 2451-11 2450-21 236237 247348 247856  
TCC 2523 2623+11 2422+05 2231-10 2330-19 254036 254947 255559  
BFF 2829 2834+07 2630+00 2646-14 2667-24 248239 249950 760556  
GLD 2621 2626+12 2527+05 2546-11 2456-23 256537 257248 258259  
GCK 2421+18 2524+13 2427+06 2336-11 2346-22 255636 256148 267160  
GAG 2327+17 2427+13 2324+07 2227-11 2239-21 264736 264647 275559  
AMA 2626 2622+12 2422+06 2127-11 2230-20 254036 264247 264860  
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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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