047  
NZUS99 KBOU 120910  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0205 MST MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 120856Z 21004KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP259 T10221061  
58010 $  
METAR KFNL 120756Z 36006KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP271 T10331078  
$  
METAR KFNL 120656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP272 T10281072  
401331072 $  
 
METAR KGXY 120856Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP296  
T10781133 56008 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 120756Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP297  
T10721139 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 120656Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP310  
T10721128 401331111 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KLMO 120855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3034 RMK AO2  
T10381089  
METAR KLMO 120835Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 T10351088  
METAR KLMO 120815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3035 RMK AO2 T10381084  
 
METAR KBDU 120855Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 120835Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 120815Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 120855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 T10491079  
$  
METAR KEIK 120835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 T10451080  
$  
METAR KEIK 120815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 T10271076  
$  
 
KBJC 120530Z 1206/1306 VRB05KT P6SM BKN220  
FM121700 14005KT P6SM SCT220  
FM130300 26006KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KBJC 120855Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 120835Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 120815Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 120854Z 1209/1312 20010KT P6SM FEW220  
FM121700 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220  
FM130100 24010KT P6SM FEW220  
FM130500 20012KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KDEN 120853Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP251 T00001083  
55008 $  
METAR KDEN 120753Z 21011KT 10SM FEW220 03/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T00281083 $  
METAR KDEN 120653Z 21011KT 10SM FEW220 03/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T00281083 401391022 $  
 
KBKF 120900Z 1209/1315 19006KT 9999 SCT220 QNH3027INS TX14/1220Z  
TNM01/1210Z  
 
KAPA 120530Z 1206/1306 19010KT P6SM BKN220  
FM121800 14007KT P6SM SCT220  
FM130200 20009KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KAPA 120853Z 21008KT 10SM FEW220 01/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00111089 55009  
METAR KAPA 120753Z 21005KT 10SM FEW220 04/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP264  
T00441094  
METAR KAPA 120653Z 20008KT 10SM FEW220 02/M08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T00171083 401221050  
 
METAR KMNH 120855Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 120835Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 120815Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 120855Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 120835Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 120815Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 120855Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 120835Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 120815Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 120853Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T00001106 56009  
METAR KAKO 120753Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00061106  
METAR KAKO 120653Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T00111111 401171067  
 
METAR KLIC 120855Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T10501089 55009  
METAR KLIC 120755Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP272  
T10561094  
METAR KLIC 120655Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T10501094 401331122  
 
METAR KHEQ 120855Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 120835Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 120815Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 120859Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 120839Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 120819Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 120855Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 120835Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 120815Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 120853Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP259  
T10281100 56010  
METAR KITR 120753Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10221100  
METAR KITR 120653Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T10171094 401331061  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/12/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 07:22:42 MST / 16:54:41 MST  
DENVER - 07:19:58 MST / 16:56:33 MST  
STERLING - 07:15:33 MST / 16:47:00 MST  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 01/12/26 08:52 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...297/001  
8000 FT MSL...323/001  
7200 FT MSL...315/001  
7000 FT MSL...191/015  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0618 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1117 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
NORMAL DRAINAGE WINDS ARE EXPECTED AT DIA INTO MONDAY MORNING  
WITH WEAK LOW LEVEL WINDS THE REST OF THE DAY. THERE WILL BE NO  
CEILING ISSUES.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 120855Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 120835Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 00/M17 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 120815Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M01/M17 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 120855Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T10361103 57012  
METAR KAFF 120755Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP301  
T10441106  
METAR KAFF 120655Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP314  
T10581099 400891115  
 
KCOS 120528Z 1206/1306 35006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM122000 15006KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130200 35006KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KCOS 120854Z 01010KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP316 T10391100  
56012 $  
METAR KCOS 120754Z 01009KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP323 T10441106  
$  
METAR KCOS 120654Z 36003KT 10SM FEW250 M02/M09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP321  
T10221094 400721089 $  
 
METAR KFLY 120855Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3038 RMK AO2 T10441110  
METAR KFLY 120835Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3038 RMK AO2 T10411103  
METAR KFLY 120815Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3038 RMK AO2 T10431109  
 
METAR KFCS 120855Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP318  
T10301093 57012 $  
METAR KFCS 120755Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP320  
T10061079 $  
METAR KFCS 120655Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP326  
T10201087 400591072 $  
 
KPUB 120528Z 1206/1306 27006KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM130300 29005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 120853Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP296  
T10391056 56009 $  
METAR KPUB 120753Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP301  
T10501061 $  
METAR KPUB 120653Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP303  
T10331050 400781106 $  
 
METAR KTAD 120854Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T10061072 58008  
METAR KTAD 120754Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP290  
T10171078  
METAR KTAD 120654Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP294  
T10111072 400831078  
 
METAR KLAA 120853Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP299  
T10671089 55007 $  
METAR KLAA 120753Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP295  
T10441072 $  
METAR KLAA 120653Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP308  
T10611083 400441117 $  
 
METAR KSPD 120856Z AUTO 30012KT 00/M06 A3033 RMK AO1 SLP263 T00001061  
56011  
METAR KSPD 120756Z AUTO 28005KT M04/M08 A3033 RMK AO1 SLP272 T10391078  
METAR KSPD 120656Z AUTO 29005KT M02/M08 A3034 RMK AO1 SLP275 T10221078  
400891089  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/12/2026  
BURLINGTON - 07:08:04 MST / 16:46:57 MST  
PUEBLO - 07:14:41 MST / 16:59:07 MST  
LAMAR - 07:06:12 MST / 16:51:34 MST  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 01/12/26 08:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
5700 FT MSL...246/015  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0529 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1029 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT KALS, KCOS, AND KPUB  
THROUGH 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN, WITH  
SOME HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS MOVING THROUGH OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M15 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP408  
T11281150 58002  
METAR KCAG 120753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M14 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP416  
T11331144  
METAR KCAG 120653Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR M13/M14 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP423  
T11331144 400001161  
 
METAR KHDN 120856Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP382  
T10721117 58003 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 120756Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP391  
T10671111 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 120656Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP392  
T10721111 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KSBS 120855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M12 A3054 RMK AO1 T11171117  
METAR KSBS 120835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M12 A3053 RMK AO1 T11161116  
METAR KSBS 120815Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M12/M12 A3054 RMK AO1 T11201120  
 
METAR KC07 120855Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 120835Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3054 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 120815Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3054 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 120855Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3050 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 120835Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A3050 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 120815Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3050 RMK AO1  
 
METAR K20V 120855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M16/M18 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 120835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 120815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 120855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M15 A3060 RMK AO2 T11351155  
METAR KGNB 120835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3060 RMK AO2 T11371156  
METAR KGNB 120815Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3059 RMK AO2 T11361157  
 
METAR K0CO 120855Z AUTO 34015G21KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 120835Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 120815Z AUTO 34014G20KT 320V030 10SM CLR M08/M15 A3052 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KC99 120855Z AUTO 30017G32KT 10SM CLR M04/M15 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 120835Z AUTO 30018G26KT 10SM CLR M04/M15 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 120815Z AUTO 30019G28KT 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3046 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 120520Z 1206/1306 07005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM121000 12008KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 05005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 120853Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP369  
T10391083 53001 $  
METAR KGJT 120753Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP363  
T10331078 $  
METAR KGJT 120653Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP371  
T10441078 400281067 $  
 
KRIL 120520Z 1206/1306 13005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM121800 16007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP388  
T10781111 51001  
METAR KRIL 120753Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP389  
T10781106  
METAR KRIL 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP392  
T10721106 400111111  
 
METAR K5SM 120855Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 120835Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 120815Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 120520Z 1206/1306 12005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM121800 28006KT P6SM SKC  
FM130000 12005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 120856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP428  
T11171139 53001 FZRANO $  
METAR KEGE 120756Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP432  
T11221139 FZRANO $  
METAR KEGE 120656Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP437  
T11111133 FZRANO $  
 
KASE 120520Z 1206/1306 20005KT P6SM SCT150  
FM121800 34007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130000 20005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 120853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP359  
T11111133 55002  
METAR KASE 120753Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP358  
T10941122  
METAR KASE 120653Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP366  
T10941122 400001167  
 
METAR KCCU 120855Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3056 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 120835Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3056 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 120815Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3055 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 120853Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP321  
T11171156 58003  
METAR KLXV 120753Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP321  
T11171161  
METAR KLXV 120653Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP321  
T11061156 400391167  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/12/2026  
RANGELY - 07:36:14 MST / 17:10:50 MST  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:32:36 MST / 17:12:39 MST  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:29:29 MST / 17:01:55 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0823 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 941 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
SCATTERED TO BROKEN HIGH CLOUD COVER IS PUSHING SOUTH OF I-70  
AND SHOULD REMAIN ACROSS SOUTHEAST UTAH AND SOUTHWEST COLORADO  
OVERNIGHT WITH CLEARING SKIES ALONG AND NORTH OF I-70. MOSTLY  
CLEAR SKIES SHOULD TAKE OVER AREA WIDE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON.  
WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN THROUGH THE PERIOD  
WITH VFR CONDITIONS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 120855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3057 RMK AO2 T10601085  
METAR KAJZ 120835Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3057 RMK AO2 T10581085  
METAR KAJZ 120815Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3057 RMK AO2  
T10561080  
 
KMTJ 120520Z 1206/1306 15006KT P6SM SCT150  
FM121900 34007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130200 15005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 120853Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP360  
T10721094 51002  
METAR KMTJ 120753Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP362  
T10671089  
METAR KMTJ 120653Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP364  
T10561078 400221106  
 
METAR KGUC 120856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M15 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP420  
T11331150 51001 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 120756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP416  
T11171139 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 120656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP416  
T11061128 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 120855Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 120835Z AUTO 26010G14KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 120815Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3049 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 120855Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3048 RMK AO2 T10401139  
METAR KAEJ 120835Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A3048 RMK AO2 T10341136  
METAR KAEJ 120815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3049 RMK AO2  
T10401136  
 
METAR KANK 120855Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A3047 RMK AO2 T10451130  
58004 $  
METAR KANK 120835Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3047 RMK AO2 T10601133  
$  
METAR KANK 120815Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3047 RMK AO2 T10391126  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 120855Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3064 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 120835Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR M06/M15 A3063 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 120815Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3064 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 120855Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3057 RMK AO2 T10501083  
METAR KAIB 120835Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3057 RMK AO2  
T10501083  
METAR KAIB 120815Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3057 RMK AO2 T10501086  
 
KTEX 120520Z 1206/1306 13005KT P6SM SCT150  
FM121900 28008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130200 14005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 120855Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 120835Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 120815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 120855Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 120835Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 120815Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3053 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 120853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP340  
T10611089 55001 $  
METAR KCEZ 120753Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP340  
T10671089 $  
METAR KCEZ 120653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP345  
T10561078 400561122 $  
 
KDRO 120520Z 1206/1306 04005KT P6SM SCT150  
FM121800 22007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP356  
T10781094 54000  
METAR KDRO 120753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP351  
T10561083  
METAR KDRO 120653Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP360  
T10441083 400611150  
 
METAR KPSO 120855Z AUTO 34002KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 120835Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 120815Z AUTO 01001KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT E AND W  
 
METAR KCPW 120855Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3057 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 120835Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3057 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 120815Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3057 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 120728Z 1207/1306 VRB04KT P6SM BKN200  
FM121000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200  
TEMPO 1211/1215 1SM BR SCT002  
FM121900 36006KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KALS 120852Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP383  
I3000 T11391161 55003  
METAR KALS 120752Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR M16/M17 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP393  
I1000 T11561167  
METAR KALS 120652Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP398  
I1000 T11391156 400111244  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/12/2026  
VAIL - 07:25:19 MST / 17:02:23 MST  
DURANGO - 07:25:10 MST / 17:14:37 MST  
ALAMOSA - 07:17:39 MST / 17:06:10 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0823 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 941 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
SCATTERED TO BROKEN HIGH CLOUD COVER IS PUSHING SOUTH OF I-70  
AND SHOULD REMAIN ACROSS SOUTHEAST UTAH AND SOUTHWEST COLORADO  
OVERNIGHT WITH CLEARING SKIES ALONG AND NORTH OF I-70. MOSTLY  
CLEAR SKIES SHOULD TAKE OVER AREA WIDE BY MONDAY AFTERNOON.  
WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN THROUGH THE PERIOD  
WITH VFR CONDITIONS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 120524Z 1206/1306 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KPGA 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP338  
T10061083 55001 $  
METAR KPGA 120753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP337  
T00001083 $  
METAR KPGA 120653Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP339  
T00111089 400671028 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0854 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION...MONDAY 12/06Z THROUGH TUESDAY 13/06Z
 
EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS. SFC WINDS ENE10-20G25KTS, PRIMARILY JUST ALONG AND/OR SW  
OF THE KAIBAB PLATEAU/MOGOLLON RIM/WHITE MOUNTAIN CREST, AS WELL AS  
DOWNWIND OF THE BLACK HILLS AND THE BRADSHAW MOUNTAINS. WINDS MAINLY  
IN THE DAYTIME, BUT WILL CONTINUE LOCALLY OVERNIGHT, INCLUDING  
TERMINAL KSEZ.  
OUTLOOK...TUESDAY 13/06Z THROUGH THURSDAY 15/06Z...EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS. SFC WINDS ENE10-20G25KTS, PRIMARILY JUST ALONG AND/OR SW  
OF THE KAIBAB PLATEAU/MOGOLLON RIM/WHITE MOUNTAIN CREST, AS WELL AS  
DOWNWIND OF THE BLACK HILLS AND THE BRADSHAW MOUNTAINS. WINDS MAINLY  
IN THE DAYTIME, BUT WILL CONTINUE LOCALLY OVERNIGHT, INCLUDING  
TERMINAL KSEZ.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 120527Z 1206/1312 14005KT P6SM SKC  
TEMPO 1212/1216 6SM HZ  
FM121900 32005KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130400 14005KT 6SM HZ FEW250  
METAR KSLC 120854Z 16003KT 8SM CLR M03/M05 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP362 T10281050  
56004 $  
METAR KSLC 120754Z 15003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP365 T10281050  
$  
METAR KSLC 120654Z 22004KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP369 T10221044  
400391044 $  
 
KVEL 120520Z 1206/1306 28005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM121800 15007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 27005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 120853Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP394  
T10781111 55003  
METAR KVEL 120753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP397  
T10781111  
METAR KVEL 120653Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP400  
T10721106 400001089  
 
METAR KPUC 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP388  
T10721100 58002  
METAR KPUC 120753Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP389  
T10721100  
METAR KPUC 120653Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP390  
T10671094 400281078  
 
KCNY 120520Z 1206/1306 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150  
FM121800 30008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP371  
T10611083 58001  
METAR KCNY 120753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP372  
T10561083  
METAR KCNY 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP372  
T10391083 400331089  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2123 UTC SUNDAY, JANUARY 11, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC
 
VFR CONDITIONS TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD, THOUGH VALLEY HAZE WILL BRING SLANTWISE VIS REDUCTIONS.  
THERE ARE LOW END (~20%) CHANCES FOR PATCHY FOG/LOW STRATUS  
DEVELOPING OVER THE GSL BETWEEN 10-16Z, BUT IMPACTS TO THE  
TERMINAL ARE UNLIKELY. LIGHT NORTHWESTERLY WINDS TRANSITION TO  
SOUTHEASTERLY AFTER 04Z.    
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
 
VALLEY HAZE, ESPECIALLY  
ACROSS THE WASATCH FRONT, WILL RESULT IN SLANTWISE VISIBILITY  
REDUCTIONS. OTHERWISE, CLEAR SKIES ACROSS THE AIRSPACE WILL ALLOW  
VFR CONDITIONS TO PERSIST FOR ALL REGIONAL TERMINALS THROUGH THE  
PERIOD. WINDS REMAIN GENERALLY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 120527Z 1206/1306 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM121800 24007KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KEVW 120853Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP338  
T10391089 58008 $  
METAR KEVW 120753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP345  
T10331094 $  
METAR KEVW 120653Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP356  
T10281089 400391100 $  
 
KRKS 120520Z 1206/1306 25008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121800 26012G20KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KRKS 120854Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP337  
T10441117 56005  
METAR KRKS 120754Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP341  
T10391117  
METAR KRKS 120654Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP349  
T10331117 400561094  
 
KRWL 120527Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121800 24016G26KT P6SM SCT250  
FM130000 24011KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KRWL 120853Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP296  
T10061117 56009  
METAR KRWL 120753Z AUTO 23014G20KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP302  
T10061117  
METAR KRWL 120653Z AUTO 24014G23KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP310  
T10111117 400391106  
 
KLAR 120527Z 1206/1306 24011KT P6SM BKN250  
FM121200 25009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121900 27011KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KLAR 120853Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T10391139 55005  
METAR KLAR 120753Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T00061133  
METAR KLAR 120653Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP275  
T10171133 400781106  
 
KCYS 120527Z 1206/1306 27008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM120800 28013G20KT P6SM BKN250  
FM121700 29019G30KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250  
FM130100 29010G18KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KCYS 120853Z AUTO 28019G29KT 10SM CLR 05/M14 A3030 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28032/0830 SLP229 T00501139 56013 $  
METAR KCYS 120753Z AUTO 28018G28KT 10SM CLR 05/M14 A3030 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 29029/0733 SLP229 T00501139 $  
METAR KCYS 120653Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T00391133 401221011 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 01/12/26 08:52 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...351/017  
28000 FT MSL...337/020  
26000 FT MSL...350/032  
25000 FT MSL...347/029  
19000 FT MSL...358/002  
17000 FT MSL...330/003  
14000 FT MSL...321/005  
13600 FT MSL...255/013  
13000 FT MSL...280/018  
12000 FT MSL...250/012  
11300 FT MSL...261/011  
11000 FT MSL...293/030  
10000 FT MSL...307/022  
10000 FT MSL...308/021  
9000 FT MSL...301/027  
9000 FT MSL...296/027  
8000 FT MSL...299/032  
7000 FT MSL...301/036  
6700 FT MSL...271/008  
6200 FT MSL...273/017  
6000 FT MSL...256/016  
6000 FT MSL...259/016  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 01/12/26 08:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...287/020  
14100 FT MSL...285/018  
13000 FT MSL...285/006  
12000 FT MSL...267/005  
11700 FT MSL...301/024  
11000 FT MSL...270/007  
10000 FT MSL...312/027  
9000 FT MSL...301/045  
8000 FT MSL...303/040  
7900 FT MSL...262/034  
7000 FT MSL...280/045  
6700 FT MSL...279/041  
6600 FT MSL...278/040  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0700 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 954 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
ALL TERMINALS TO BE VFR THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD ENDING  
06Z/TUESDAY. ONLY MID AND HIGH-LEVEL CLOUD COVER SPILLING OVER A  
RIDGE TO OUR WEST AND DRIFTING SOUTH ACROSS THE REGION. THE PRIMARY  
AVIATION IMPACT WILL BE GUSTY SOUTHWEST TO WEST SURFACE WIND,  
ESPECIALLY AT KCPR AND KCOD WHERE 15-30KT SPEEDS PERSIST. KRKS  
SEES A WESTERLY SURFACE WIND 12-20KTS INCREASE AROUND 18Z/MONDAY  
AND PREVAIL AT LEAST INTO THE EVENING HOURS MONDAY.  
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 0550 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 445 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
UPPER LEVEL RIDGE WILL STRENGTHEN OVER THE FRONT RANGE MONDAY. DRY  
CONDITIONS WITH RELATIVELY LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE  
EASTERN HIGH PLAINS, WITH OCCASIONALLY BREEZY CONDITIONS OVER  
THE SOUTHEAST WYOMING TERMINALS.  
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT  
24 HOURS WITH INTERVALS OF HIGH CLOUDS. WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL  
OCCASIONAL GUST 20 TO 30 KNOTS BETWEEN 17Z AND 23Z, WITH THE HIGHEST  
GUSTS OVER KCYS AND KRWL.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 120855Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3029 RMK AO2  
T10101119  
METAR KIBM 120835Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3029 RMK AO2  
T10061120  
METAR KIBM 120815Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3029 RMK AO2  
T00001117  
 
KSNY 120527Z 1206/1306 29009KT P6SM SCT200  
FM121700 29015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM122300 29011KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KSNY 120853Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10111122 56007  
METAR KSNY 120753Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10171128  
METAR KSNY 120653Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T00111122 401501022  
 
METAR KOGA 120855Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3027 RMK AO2  
T10541115  
METAR KOGA 120835Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3027 RMK AO2  
T10531116  
METAR KOGA 120815Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3027 RMK AO2  
T10511114  
 
METAR KIML 120853Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T00001106 56010  
METAR KIML 120753Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T00111106  
METAR KIML 120653Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP264  
T00061111 401441028  
 
KMCK 120520Z 1206/1306 26010KT P6SM SKC WS008/30040KT  
FM121600 29012G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM122200 30009KT P6SM FEW230  
FM130100 27007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 120853Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP259  
T10221094 55006 $  
METAR KMCK 120753Z AUTO 27009KT M01/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP256 T10061100  
PWINO FZRANO $  
METAR KMCK 120653Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM M02/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10171100 $  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 01/12/26 08:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
3400 FT MSL...301/006  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0524 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1123 PM CST SUN JAN 11 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH  
CENTRAL NEBRASKA THROUGHOUT THE EFFECTIVE TAF PERIOD. WINDS REMAIN  
LIGHT OUT OF THE WEST OVERNIGHT, WITH WINDS INCREASING BY LATE  
MORNING. ACROSS WESTERN NEBRASKA AND THE SANDHILLS, GUSTS UP TO 20  
KNOTS ARE EXPECTED. WILL BE KEEPING AN EYE ON THE DEVELOPMENT OF A  
LOW LEVEL JET LATE EVENING NEAR THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD, AS THIS  
WILL LIKELY INTRODUCE LLWS CONCERNS NEAR THE END OF THIS TAF PERIOD  
AND BEYOND. HAVE OMITTED FROM TAFS FOR NOW, UNTIL CONFIDENCE IN  
TIMING AND INTENSITY INCREASE.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 120520Z 1206/1306 27010KT P6SM SCT200  
FM121600 31012G22KT P6SM FEW240  
FM122300 31007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130100 27009KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KGLD 120853Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T00061094 55009  
METAR KGLD 120753Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10061094  
METAR KGLD 120653Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP259  
T00001100 401501033  
 
KGCK 120531Z 1206/1306 26008KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KGCK 120854Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T10391067 56009 $  
METAR KGCK 120754Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP288  
T10611078 $  
METAR KGCK 120654Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP289  
T10441067 $  
 
METAR KLBL 120856Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP285  
6//// T10331050 55008 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 120756Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T10061033 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 120656Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP286  
T00061033 FZRANO PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 120855Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3035 RMK AO2  
T00111049  
METAR KEHA 120835Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3035 RMK AO2  
T00181048  
METAR KEHA 120815Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3036 RMK AO2  
T00131050  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 01/12/26 08:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...223/013  
26000 FT MSL...210/003  
25000 FT MSL...334/005  
24000 FT MSL...064/001  
22000 FT MSL...304/004  
20000 FT MSL...296/003  
19000 FT MSL...259/003  
18000 FT MSL...330/001  
17000 FT MSL...333/002  
16000 FT MSL...251/006  
15000 FT MSL...261/006  
14000 FT MSL...268/004  
13000 FT MSL...293/004  
12000 FT MSL...013/007  
11500 FT MSL...330/003  
10000 FT MSL...273/003  
9200 FT MSL...006/002  
8000 FT MSL...300/016  
8000 FT MSL...258/005  
5300 FT MSL...289/012  
5000 FT MSL...295/012  
4700 FT MSL...288/012  
4200 FT MSL...278/014  
4000 FT MSL...274/011  
4000 FT MSL...277/010  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 01/12/26 08:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...171/002  
24000 FT MSL...344/003  
17000 FT MSL...240/002  
14000 FT MSL...129/004  
13800 FT MSL...087/005  
13000 FT MSL...154/003  
12000 FT MSL...236/004  
11500 FT MSL...120/006  
10000 FT MSL...185/007  
9000 FT MSL...285/003  
8000 FT MSL...160/007  
7000 FT MSL...202/009  
6900 FT MSL...202/009  
5100 FT MSL...106/005  
5000 FT MSL...128/005  
4300 FT MSL...103/005  
3000 FT MSL...287/008  
3000 FT MSL...287/008  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0844 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1001 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
CONFIDENCE HAS INCREASED FOR LLWS IMPACTING THE MCK TERMINAL SO  
HAVE INCLUDED IN THIS TAF ISSUANCE. LATEST RAP FORECAST SOUNDING  
HAS BACKED OFF ON THE LLWS FOR GLD AND IS SUPPORTED BY THE GLD  
VAD WIND PROFILER SO HAVE OPTED TO LEAVE OUT FOR THE GLD  
TERMINAL. WESTERLY WINDS ARE FORECAST TO SHIFT TO THE WNW MID  
MORNING MONDAY WITH SOME GUSTS AROUND 20-25 KNOTS BEFORE  
SHIFTING BACK TO THE WEST MONDAY EVENING. VFR CONDITIONS REMAIN  
FORECAST WITH HIGH CLOUDS CONTINUING TO STREAM ACROSS THE GLD  
TERMINAL CURRENTLY.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0600 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1158 PM CST SUN JAN 11 2026  
LOW PRESSURE MOVING ACROSS THE NORTHERN TIER OF STATES WILL KEEP  
LIGHT WESTERLY WINDS AT 5-12 KTS AT THE TAF SITES THROUGH THE  
PERIOD. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 120520Z 1206/1306 25007KT P6SM SKC  
FM122300 VRB02KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130500 27005KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 120853Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T10061050 56014  
METAR KGUY 120753Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T10111056  
METAR KGUY 120653Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T10061044  
 
KDHT 120520Z 1206/1306 26008KT P6SM SKC  
FM130000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM130500 29005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 120853Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T10171072 56014 $  
METAR KDHT 120753Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP284  
T10171072 $  
METAR KDHT 120653Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP292  
T10221067 $  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0500 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1026 PM CST SUN JAN 11 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE 06Z TAF PERIOD AT ALL  
TAF SITES. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT, GENERALLY OUT OF THE WEST AT 5-10  
KTS.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 120520Z 1206/1306 07006KT P6SM BKN200  
FM121900 26007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 120853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M10 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP381  
T10941100 53001 $  
METAR KFMN 120753Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR M08/M08 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP377  
T10781083 $  
METAR KFMN 120653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M09 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP383  
T10891094 410061161 $  
 
METAR KLVS 120853Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T10061117 58010 $  
METAR KLVS 120753Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T10281117 $  
METAR KLVS 120653Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP290  
T10281111 400891100 $  
 
METAR KRTN 120853Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP317  
T10781111 56007  
METAR KRTN 120753Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP317  
T10721106  
METAR KRTN 120653Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP328  
T10671100 400561133  
 
METAR KCAO 120855Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T00001083 56012 $  
METAR KCAO 120755Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP285  
T00001083 $  
METAR KCAO 120655Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP294  
T00001078 400941061 $  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0812 UTC MONDAY, JANUARY 12, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1001 PM MST SUN JAN 11 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. PATCHES OF  
FREEZING FOG MAY DEVELOP AGAIN OVERNIGHT ACROSS VALLEY LOCATIONS  
WHERE SNOWMELT OCCURRED, BUT CONFIDENCE IN FZFG DEVELOPMENT IS  
VERY LOW. ANOTHER BREEZY NORTHERLY DRAINAGE WIND IS EXPECTED AT  
KSAF TOWARD SUNRISE, DIMINISHING DURING THE EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS  
ON MONDAY.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 120000Z  
VALID 120600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3405+03 3308-03 3310-17 0116-30 032646 033357 022965  
BCE 0710-02 0206-17 0109-30 351547 311856 322361  
LND 3219+03 3221-03 3130-18 3431-29 354347 364957 354868  
RKS 3023 3123-03 3226-18 3329-30 014547 014757 364467  
GJT 9900+01 3508-03 3409-18 0215-30 012247 362357 341963  
FMN 9900+01 0706-03 3306-17 2813-30 311445 311855 311565  
ABQ 1105+00 0507-03 9900-17 9900-31 071845 032254 990061  
MBW 2936 3028-04 3027-19 3237-31 364147 365457 354666  
DEN 3207+03 3211-04 3219-17 3117-31 322648 312958 322564  
PUB 2305+03 3207-04 3313-18 3316-30 292746 293456 283064  
ALS 0108-03 3210-18 2919-30 291946 302455 282165  
TCC 2609 9900+01 9900-03 9900-17 2614-30 150546 990055 251862  
BFF 3220 3022+02 2925-05 2933-19 3042-32 324148 344358 333663  
GLD 2909 3313+01 3316-05 3017-17 3121-31 312748 293557 293764  
GCK 2815+08 3412+01 3317-04 3305-17 3009-31 283246 283955 264366  
GAG 2818+06 3313+01 3513-03 2916-17 2726-29 271946 291856 272464  
AMA 2614 3507+01 3310-03 2708-17 2615-30 240846 271255 253063  
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DATA BASED ON 120000Z  
VALID 121200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+03 3510-02 3520-16 3524-29 362346 031656 012166  
BCE 0713-02 0414-18 0523-30 072547 073356 361360  
LND 3222+03 3222-03 3239-17 3332-28 342546 352756 343768  
RKS 3021 3222-02 3331-17 3431-29 352546 012857 353267  
GJT 9900+02 3610-03 3621-17 0227-30 042746 043356 031865  
FMN 3306+01 0307-03 0313-18 0312-30 341047 321456 311561  
ABQ 0106+00 0407-03 9900-17 0207-31 041546 021455 281261  
MBW 3023 3028-03 3332-17 3223-29 352546 353457 353967  
DEN 9900+03 3211-03 3425-18 3623-30 022847 033457 362965  
PUB 3105+03 3208-03 3417-18 3518-31 331948 341657 312561  
ALS 3511-03 3614-18 0213-30 341347 321756 302162  
TCC 2611 2705+02 9900-03 3007-17 2812-31 040646 040856 261760  
BFF 3424 3220+01 3235-05 3333-17 3330-30 364047 364557 353867  
GLD 2813 2919+02 3121-04 3231-18 3030-32 352847 362757 322764  
GCK 3209+09 3409+01 3215-05 2916-18 3216-31 312247 293457 283762  
GAG 2810+07 9900+01 3109-04 2919-18 2925-30 272346 282256 263064  
AMA 2512 9900+02 9900-03 2812-17 2816-31 280746 290556 262561  
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DATA BASED ON 120000Z  
VALID 130000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3618+04 3520-02 3526-15 3430-28 342446 342256 353262  
BCE 0417+00 0516-16 0428-29 053245 053255 033761  
LND 3219+04 3321-02 3238-16 3225-27 341746 352457 334261  
RKS 3128 3430-02 3333-16 3332-28 333346 332957 343362  
GJT 0214+03 3620-02 0119-16 0220-28 022645 022256 013464  
FMN 9900+04 0511-01 0513-17 0530-29 063446 043756 042762  
ABQ 0709+04 0611-02 0508-17 0612-30 041346 031055 021360  
MBW 3026 3227-04 3230-15 3633-27 353146 332657 333165  
DEN 3310+04 3319-03 3526-15 3420-28 352646 342556 352967  
PUB 3310+05 3310-02 3512-17 0214-28 022046 042257 022965  
ALS 0113-02 0310-17 0524-29 073146 053357 042663  
TCC 9900 0509+04 0509-02 9900-17 9900-30 030946 330655 300561  
BFF 3125 3225+02 3132-04 3232-15 3245-28 355146 344357 323865  
GLD 3113 3219+03 3226-04 3322-16 3121-28 342646 343057 353366  
GCK 3220+09 3320+03 3218-03 3113-16 3614-29 012246 022857 351966  
GAG 3010+09 3511+02 3511-03 3209-16 0212-30 062346 052256 311162  
AMA 2706 0206+03 0407-02 3007-17 3205-30 361046 321055 271461  
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THIS PRODUCT IS UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10, 30 AND 50  
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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THE ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. IN  
ORDER TO EXPEDITE A RESPONSE TO COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS, BE SURE TO  
MENTION YOUR INTEREST IN THE HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST.  
 
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