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NZUS99 KBOU 170110
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1805 MST FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 170056Z AUTO 02023G27KT 10SM CLR M02/M18 A3010 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02027/0055 SLP210 T10221178 FZRANO $
METAR KFNL 162356Z 01018G21KT 10SM FEW085 M01/M18 A3009 RMK AO2 PK
WND 35027/2258 SLP204 T10111178 10033 21011 53014 $
METAR KFNL 162256Z 35020G32KT 10SM CLR 01/M21 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
34044/2158 SLP197 T00061206 $
METAR KLMO 170035Z AUTO 03015KT 10SM SCT110 01/M19 A3009 RMK AO2 T00061192
METAR KLMO 170015Z AUTO 02009G20KT 10SM SCT110 01/M19 A3009 RMK AO2
T00051194
METAR KLMO 162355Z AUTO 02009G19KT 10SM SCT110 01/M20 A3009 RMK AO2
T00071199 10050 20007
METAR KBDU 170055Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT110 00/M17 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 170035Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM SCT110 00/M18 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 170015Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM SCT110 00/M18 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 170035Z AUTO 04010G20KT 10SM SCT110 BKN170 M00/M20 A3008 RMK
AO2 T10041199 $
METAR KEIK 170015Z AUTO 02011G19KT 10SM BKN110 BKN180 00/M19 A3007
RMK AO2 T00041194 $
METAR KEIK 162355Z AUTO 02014G21KT 10SM SCT110 BKN190 01/M19 A3007
RMK AO2 T00051193 $
KBJC 162339Z 1700/1724 36012G25KT P6SM SCT070 OVC120
FM170200 02012G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM170500 34009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
FM171600 36012G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM172000 34015G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KBJC 170050Z 03011G17KT 10SM OVC110 00/M19 A3010
METAR KBJC 162345Z 01011G16KT 10SM BKN110 00/M19 A3008
METAR KBJC 162250Z 36013G25KT 10SM OVC110 01/M20 A3006
KDEN 162339Z 1700/1806 35024G42KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 BKN220
FM170200 02015G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM170400 35013G20KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
FM171000 34012G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT140
FM171600 36018G35KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM172200 35012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM180000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
FM180300 21009KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KDEN 170053Z 02028G36KT 10SM FEW080 BKN110 BKN150 BKN220 M03/M21
A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 36040/0002 SLP220 T10331211
METAR KDEN 162353Z 36025G41KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN150 BKN220 M02/M22
A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND 36044/2334 SLP211 T10171217 10033 21017
51019
METAR KDEN 162253Z 36023G37KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN150 BKN220 00/M21
A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 34049/2215 SLP197 T00001206
KBKF 170100Z 1701/1807 01020G30KT 9999 SCT070 OVC100 530009
530901 QNH3006INS
BECMG 1704/1705 36009KT 9999 BKN070 OVC100 530009 530901
QNH3009INS
BECMG 1711/1712 36010G20KT 9999 -SN FEW050 SCT065 BKN100
530009 530901 QNH3008INS
BECMG 1712/1713 36012G25KT 9999 NSW FEW060 530009 530901
QNH3011INS
BECMG 1715/1716 02009KT 9999 SKC 530009 530901 QNH3023INS
TX00/1722Z TNM07/1715Z
METAR KBKF 170058Z 02019G29KT 10SM BKN100 BKN140 BKN200 M03/M22 A3008
RMK AO2A PK WND 01030/18 SLP214 T10311224
METAR KBKF 162358Z 01020G27KT 10SM BKN100 BKN140 BKN200 M01/M23 A3006
RMK AO2A PK WND 36034/08 SLP198 T10141227 10038 21014 53013
METAR KBKF 162258Z 36022G31KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 BKN140 BKN200 00/M21
A3004 RMK AO2A PK WND 36033/36 SLP186 T00001209
KAPA 162339Z 1700/1724 36018G32KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 BKN220
FM170200 02012G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM170500 01010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
FM171600 36015G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM172200 34010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KAPA 170053Z 02010G17KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 M02/M21 A3010
RMK AO2 PK WND 36027/2359 SLP243 T10221211
METAR KAPA 162353Z 36018G25KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 M01/M20 A3008
RMK AO2 PK WND 01030/2258 SLP233 T10111200 10017 21022 51016
METAR KAPA 162253Z 36019G29KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 M01/M21 A3006
RMK AO2 PK WND 01029/2245 SLP221 T10061206
METAR KMNH 170055Z AUTO 35011G16KT 10SM OVC075 M05/M20 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 170035Z AUTO 36010G14KT 10SM BKN075 M05/M20 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 170015Z AUTO 35011G17KT 10SM SCT075 M05/M20 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 170035Z AUTO 33019G27KT 10SM CLR M05/M21 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S
METAR KFMM 170015Z AUTO 33026G32KT 10SM CLR M04/M21 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 162355Z AUTO 32025G32KT 10SM FEW100 M04/M21 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 170055Z AUTO 32023G30KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 170035Z AUTO 32020G32KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 170015Z AUTO 32027G35KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 170053Z AUTO 35029G39KT 10SM CLR M07/M18 A3012 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36045/0025 SLP247 T10671178
METAR KAKO 162353Z AUTO 34031G44KT 10SM CLR M04/M20 A3009 RMK AO2 PK
WND 34049/2312 SLP228 T10441200 10000 21044 53017
METAR KAKO 162253Z AUTO 34031G51KT 10SM SCT040 M03/M20 A3006 RMK AO2
PK WND 34055/2157 SLP215 T10281200
METAR KLIC 170055Z AUTO 01027G34KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36036/0008 SLP224 T10611189
METAR KLIC 162355Z AUTO 36022G34KT 10SM OVC100 M04/M18 A3007 RMK AO2
PK WND 01034/2353 SLP214 T10441183 10011 21044 53018
METAR KLIC 162255Z AUTO 35027G41KT 10SM FEW037 OVC090 M03/M20 A3005
RMK AO2 PK WND 35049/2219 SLP201 T10281200
METAR KHEQ 170055Z AUTO 35028G40KT 10SM CLR M05/M21 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 170035Z AUTO 35034G42KT 10SM CLR M04/M20 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 170015Z AUTO 36027G43KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 170054Z AUTO 33026G37KT 10SM CLR M05/M18 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 170034Z AUTO 33030G38KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 170014Z AUTO 33026G35KT 10SM CLR M03/M18 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 170055Z AUTO 33026G37KT 10SM CLR M03/M18 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 170035Z AUTO 33029G37KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 170015Z AUTO 34033G41KT 10SM CLR M02/M17 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 170053Z AUTO 33023G36KT 10SM SCT090 M04/M20 A3012 RMK AO2
PK WND 33046/0026 SLP226 T10391200
METAR KITR 162353Z AUTO 34026G35KT 10SM OVC044 M03/M22 A3009 RMK AO2
PK WND 33048/2254 SLP215 T10281217 10017 21028 53020
METAR KITR 162253Z AUTO 34034G56KT 10SM FEW040 BKN100 M01/M24 A3006
RMK AO2 PK WND 33056/2247 SLP199 T10061239
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/16/2026
FORT COLLINS - 07:21:09 MST / 16:59:06 MST
DENVER - 07:18:32 MST / 17:00:52 MST
STERLING - 07:14:00 MST / 16:51:25 MST
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 01/17/26 00:53 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...332/090
16000 FT MSL...308/056
15000 FT MSL...323/050
14500 FT MSL...314/057
14000 FT MSL...312/051
13000 FT MSL...304/047
12600 FT MSL...304/045
12000 FT MSL...314/044
7000 FT MSL...351/007
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0001 UTC SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 500 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
MODELS INDICATE NORTHERLY LOW LEVEL WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT DIA
OVERNIGHT WITH MOST OF THEM INDICATING NO NORMAL DRAINAGE
PATTERNS. WIND GUSTS COULD STAY AROUND 20 KNOTS ALL NIGHT. WITH
THE WINDS DECREASING FROM THIS AFTERNOON'S SPEEDS, THERE SHOULD
NOT BE ANY VISIBILITIES ISSUES. THERE WILL BE NO CEILING ISSUES
OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 170055Z AUTO 27014G25KT 10SM SCT031 SCT065 BKN095 M12/M18
A3004 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 170035Z AUTO 27024G35KT 10SM SCT027 BKN040 OVC095 M11/M18
A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 170015Z AUTO 27013G19KT 10SM SCT025 BKN031 OVC045 M11/M17
A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 170055Z AUTO 36016KT 10SM CLR M02/M19 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP233
T10251194
METAR KAFF 162355Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM BKN095 M02/M18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10191185 10012 21021 52019
METAR KAFF 162255Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM BKN095 OVC140 M00/M17 A3002 RMK AO2
PK WND 34028/03 SLP204 T10041171
KCOS 162330Z 1700/1724 17007KT P6SM FEW060 BKN090 WS020/35030KT
FM170200 36015G25KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150
FM170900 35010KT P6SM OVC060
FM171600 34020G32KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KCOS 170054Z 02010KT 10SM FEW060 BKN090 BKN200 M02/M18 A3010
RMK AO2 SLP248 T10171178
METAR KCOS 162354Z 01004KT 10SM FEW060 BKN100 BKN200 M02/M08 A3008
RMK AO2 SLP241 T10221083 11017 21022 53015
METAR KCOS 162254Z 19004KT 10SM FEW060 BKN090 BKN160 M02/M09 A3006 RMK
AO2 SLP235 T10221089
METAR KFLY 170055Z AUTO 36015G20KT 10SM CLR M04/M19 A3009 RMK AO2
T10451193
METAR KFLY 170035Z AUTO 01016G22KT 10SM CLR M04/M19 A3008 RMK AO2 T10401187
METAR KFLY 170015Z AUTO 36017G23KT 10SM CLR M03/M19 A3008 RMK AO2
T10321186
KFCS 162235Z 1622/1802 18012KT 9999 BKN120 BKN180 QNH3000INS
BECMG 1623/1624 35012G20KT 9999 BKN120 BKN200 510009 QNH2999INS
BECMG 1703/1704 01011KT 9999 SCT080 BKN180 520309 QNH3005INS
BECMG 1718/1719 35015G25KT 9999 SCT200 510009 QNH3015INS
TX02/1722Z TNM07/1712Z
METAR KFCS 170055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW085 OVC160 M02/M08 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP257 T10201083 $
METAR KFCS 162355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 OVC110 M01/M08 A3008 RMK
AO2 SLP237 T10141080 11006 21018 52014 $
METAR KFCS 162255Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 M01/M08 A3006 RMK
AO2 SLP230 T10121084 $
KPUB 162330Z 1700/1724 17005KT P6SM BKN120 WS020/35032KT
FM170300 02012KT P6SM BKN100
FM170600 05011KT P6SM BKN070
FM171500 01012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 170053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP235 T10171067
METAR KPUB 162353Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP213 T00061078
10011 20000 53012
METAR KPUB 162253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP209 T00061078
METAR KTAD 170054Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10221078
METAR KTAD 162354Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM SCT120 M01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP209
T10061083 10033 21006 53017
METAR KTAD 162254Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP198
T00171072
METAR KLAA 170053Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM OVC090 00/M16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00001156 $
METAR KLAA 162353Z AUTO 36012G24KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3012 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36034/2254 SLP218 T00111156 10056 20011 53024 $
METAR KLAA 162253Z AUTO 01020G34KT 10SM CLR 03/M16 A3008 RMK AO2 PK
WND 35042/2229 SLP197 T00281161 $
METAR KSPD 170056Z AUTO 34007KT M03/M15 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP226 T10281150
METAR KSPD 162356Z AUTO 35011KT 00/M16 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP210 T00001156
10050 20000 53021
METAR KSPD 162256Z AUTO 34016G22KT 02/M15 A3007 RMK AO1 PK WND 34031/2214
SLP193 T00221150
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/16/2026
BURLINGTON - 07:06:40 MST / 16:51:13 MST
PUEBLO - 07:13:24 MST / 17:03:16 MST
LAMAR - 07:04:56 MST / 16:55:42 MST
PUEBLO (KPUX) 01/17/26 00:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
18000 FT MSL...312/086
8000 FT MSL...357/022
7000 FT MSL...359/019
6000 FT MSL...003/019
5900 FT MSL...007/020
5700 FT MSL...355/019
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2342 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 441 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
KALS: VFR EXPECTED THROUGH 24 HOURS. GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE FOR A
FEW MORE HOURS TONIGHT, WITH INCREASING MID-LEVEL CLOUDS. GUSTS WILL
PICK UP AGAIN LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND LAST INTO THE EVENING HOURS.
KCOS: WINDS AT THE SURFACE REMAIN VARIABLE, BUT MOSTLY FROM THE
SOUTHEAST. HOWEVER, WINDS JUST ABOVE THE DECK REMAIN FROM THE NORTH
AROUND 30 KNOTS, WITH SOME OF THE DATA SHOWING THOSE WINDS MIXING
DOWN WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS. PUT IN LLWS FOR NOW. CONDITIONS WILL
NEED TO BE CLOSELY MONITORED, BUT EXPECTING BREEZY NORTH-NORTHWEST
WINDS TO SET IN BY ABOUT 02Z. WINDS THEN WEAKEN A BIT OVERNIGHT
BEFORE PICKING UP AGAIN IN THE AFTERNOON SATURDAY, WITH INCREASING
MID-LEVEL CLOUD COVER THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD.
KPUB: WINDS AT THE SURFACE WILL RETAIN A NORTH-NORTHEAST COMPONENT,
WITH STRONG NORTH FLOW TO AROUND 30 KNOTS ALOFT, INCLUDED AS LLWS
THROUGH 03Z. OVERNIGHT, WINDS WEAKEN A BIT AT THE SURFACE WHILE
STRONGER FLOW SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE 5 KFT OR SO. MID-LEVEL CLOUD COVER
WILL ALSO LINGER OVER THE AREA THROUGH LATE TOMORROW MORNING.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 170053Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC090 M03/M08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP276
T10281083
METAR KCAG 162353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 M02/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP274
T10221089 11011 21039 56010
METAR KCAG 162253Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM OVC110 M02/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP275
T10171094
METAR KHDN 170056Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM OVC090 M04/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP275
T10441083 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 162356Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM OVC090 M04/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10391089 11028 21044 56008 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 162256Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM OVC100 M03/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP274
T10331094 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 170055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 M05/M11 A3018 RMK AO1 T10511111
METAR KSBS 170035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 M05/M11 A3018 RMK AO1
T10511113
METAR KSBS 170015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 M05/M11 A3018 RMK AO1 T10521112
METAR KC07 170055Z AUTO 10SM BKN002 BKN011 OVC016 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 170035Z AUTO 5SM -SN OVC002 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 170015Z AUTO 7SM OVC002 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 170055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 OVC085 M09/M16 A3013
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 170035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 OVC095 M08/M17 A3014
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 170015Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM BKN095 M08/M17 A3014 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 170053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 00/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP253
T00001100
METAR KEEO 162353Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM OVC100 01/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP246
T00061117 10017 21033 56008
METAR KEEO 162253Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM SCT100 01/M11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP246
T00111106
METAR K20V 170055Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 170035Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 170015Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 170055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN065 M07/M16 A3017 RMK AO2 T10681165
METAR KGNB 170035Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM BKN065 BKN120 M07/M16 A3016 RMK AO2
T10681165
METAR KGNB 170015Z AUTO 26007G15KT 230V290 10SM BKN065 M06/M16 A3017
RMK AO2 T10651164
METAR K0CO 170055Z AUTO 32045KT 1 1/2SM -SN SCT016 BKN031 OVC075 M18/M21
A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 170035Z AUTO 3SM -SN SCT019 BKN060 OVC080 M19/M21 A2983
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 170015Z AUTO 31048G60KT 2 1/2SM BR SCT014 SCT027 OVC090
M19/M21 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 170055Z AUTO 31010G25KT 10SM SCT019 SCT028 SCT034 M15/M21
A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 170035Z AUTO 29016G32KT 10SM SCT009 SCT013 BKN023 M15/M20
A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 170015Z AUTO 30017G35KT 4SM SCT007 BKN013 BKN018 M16/M19
A2990 RMK AO2
KGJT 162342Z 1700/1724 03006KT P6SM SCT200
FM170200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM171500 11006KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 08006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 170053Z 03009KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP236 T00331122
METAR KGJT 162353Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP229 T00441111
10083 20044 58008
METAR KGJT 162253Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP228 T00781111
KRIL 162342Z 1700/1724 29010KT P6SM FEW250
FM170300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 170053Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM OVC110 02/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP248
T00221117
METAR KRIL 162353Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM OVC110 03/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP245
T00331128 10056 20017 58006
METAR KRIL 162253Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM FEW120 04/M13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP244
T00441128
METAR K5SM 170055Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 OVC070 M11/M16 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 170035Z AUTO 10SM OVC070 M10/M16 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 170015Z AUTO 10SM OVC070 M10/M16 A3019 RMK AO2
KEGE 162342Z 1700/1724 29008KT P6SM SCT080
FM170200 22008G18KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100
FM170600 06007G17KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120
FM171800 02005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 170056Z 26003KT 10SM FEW100 M01/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP239
T10111133 $
METAR KEGE 162356Z 00000KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 00/M16 A3020 RMK AO2
SLP229 T00001156 10022 20000 58005 $
METAR KEGE 162256Z 30008KT 10SM OVC080 01/M17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP240
T00061167 $
KASE 162342Z 1700/1724 33010G19KT P6SM BKN060
FM170100 32008G18KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
FM170600 33012G21KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100
FM171800 36008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 170053Z 33005KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 M02/M15 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP207 T10221150
METAR KASE 162353Z 32008KT 10SM FEW065 BKN080 OVC090 M02/M16 A3016
RMK AO2 SLP224 T10221156 11017 21022 50001
METAR KASE 162253Z 32015G26KT 10SM BKN042 OVC070 M02/M15 A3018 RMK
AO2 PK WND 33028/2209 SLP225 T10221150
METAR KCCU 170055Z AUTO 29021G34KT 5SM HZ SCT012 BKN017 OVC033 M16/M20
A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 170035Z AUTO 28026G32KT 1 3/4SM -SN OVC014 M16/M19 A3002
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 170015Z AUTO 29023G35KT 1SM -SN OVC014 M16/M20 A3003 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 170053Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM OVC055 M10/M17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP202
T11001172
METAR KLXV 162353Z AUTO 31012G23KT 10SM OVC055 M09/M18 A3010 RMK AO2
PK WND 34033/2334 SLP193 T10941178 11056 21094 50003
METAR KLXV 162253Z AUTO 31013G27KT 10SM BKN050 OVC060 M09/M16 A3010
RMK AO2 PK WND 31032/2215 SLP188 T10891161
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/16/2026
RANGELY - 07:34:44 MST / 17:15:11 MST
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:31:14 MST / 17:16:54 MST
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:27:57 MST / 17:06:19 MST
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 01/17/26 00:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...340/065
19000 FT MSL...334/062
18000 FT MSL...331/060
17100 FT MSL...336/056
17000 FT MSL...333/054
16000 FT MSL...343/050
15600 FT MSL...323/045
15000 FT MSL...309/045
14000 FT MSL...332/023
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2353 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 442 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. GUSTY WINDS
ARE ANTICIPATED TO PERSIST OVER AND NEAR AREAS OF HIGH TERRAIN
THROUGH AT LEAST LATE TOMORROW MORNING, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO
IMPACT KASE, KEGE, KDRO, AND KGUC. STRONG WINDS ALOFT COULD
CAUSE LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR AT SOME SITES. CLOUD COVER WILL
LINGER AROUND THE HIGH TERRAIN, BUT WILL OTHERWISE CLEAR
TONIGHT.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 170055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M15 A3019 RMK AO2 T00401146
METAR KAJZ 170035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M15 A3019 RMK AO2 T00471147
METAR KAJZ 170015Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3019 RMK AO2 T00571139
KMTJ 162342Z 1700/1724 30006KT P6SM SCT200
FM170200 15006KT P6SM FEW200
FM171800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 170053Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00221117
METAR KMTJ 162353Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP229
T00441122 10078 20039 53000
METAR KMTJ 162253Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222
T00671128
METAR KGUC 170056Z AUTO 30013G20KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP251
T10111144 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 162356Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 00/M14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP246
T00001144 10028 20000 50001 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 162256Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 02/M16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP244
T00171161 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 170055Z AUTO 27020G31KT 10SM SCT022 BKN027 OVC033 M06/M15
A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 170035Z AUTO 29018G31KT 260V330 10SM BKN027 OVC034 M06/M15
A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 170015Z AUTO 27021G32KT 10SM BKN030 BKN036 OVC043 M06/M15
A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 170055Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT050 SCT065 M04/M16 A3010 RMK
AO2 T10411160
METAR KAEJ 170035Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3009 RMK AO2 T10381163
METAR KAEJ 170015Z AUTO 27006G16KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A3009 RMK AO2 T10321160
METAR KANK 170055Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT090 M02/M16 A3010 RMK AO2
T10191161 $
METAR KANK 170035Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M02/M16 A3008 RMK AO2 T10161160
$
METAR KANK 170015Z AUTO 34008KT 9SM CLR M01/M16 A3007 RMK AO2 T10131159
$
METAR KMYP 170055Z AUTO 33026G30KT 10SM SCT035 M12/M18 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 170036Z AUTO 32029G39KT 7SM SCT027 SCT037 SCT044 M12/M18
A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 170015Z AUTO 33033G41KT 10SM SCT027 SCT035 M11/M17 A3015
RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 170055Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 T00341124
METAR KAIB 170030Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 T00411116
METAR KAIB 170015Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3021 RMK AO2 T00461114
KTEX 162342Z 1700/1724 30006KT P6SM FEW200
FM170400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200 WS020/34030KT
FM171200 29008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 170055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 170035Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR M02/M17 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 170015Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M02/M17 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 170055Z AUTO 31013G21KT 10SM CLR 00/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 170035Z AUTO 31014G21KT 10SM CLR 00/M17 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 170015Z AUTO 30018G26KT 10SM CLR 00/M18 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 170053Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 04/M16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP220
T00441156
METAR KCEZ 162353Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 08/M16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205
T00781161 10106 20078 53002
METAR KCEZ 162253Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM CLR 09/M16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP197
T00941161
KDRO 162342Z 1700/1724 30017G28KT P6SM SKC
FM170700 28009KT P6SM SKC WS020/34035KT
FM171200 02010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 29010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 170053Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 05/M17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP215
T00501167
METAR KDRO 162353Z AUTO 35017G26KT 10SM CLR 07/M17 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
WND 34033/2311 SLP197 T00671167 10106 20017 53010
METAR KDRO 162253Z AUTO 34017G32KT 10SM CLR 09/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 PK
WND 33032/2249 SLP181 T00891156
METAR KPSO 170055Z AUTO 07001KT 10SM CLR 01/M18 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 170035Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 02/M18 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 170015Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 04/M19 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 170055Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR M10/M21 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 170035Z AUTO 32011G21KT 10SM CLR M09/M21 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 170015Z AUTO 33011G21KT 10SM CLR M09/M21 A3012 RMK AO2
KALS 162330Z 1700/1724 35015G28KT P6SM SCT200
FM170200 35010KT P6SM BKN160
FM170900 31009KT P6SM FEW070
FM171600 35012G22KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 170052Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM CLR 00/M16 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
33029/0004 SLP226 T00001156
METAR KALS 162352Z AUTO 33017G25KT 10SM CLR 02/M16 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
WND 34031/2323 SLP207 T00171161 10061 20017 53008
METAR KALS 162252Z AUTO 35020G29KT 10SM CLR 04/M17 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
32033/2226 SLP192 T00391167
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/16/2026
VAIL - 07:23:53 MST / 17:06:41 MST
DURANGO - 07:23:59 MST / 17:18:40 MST
ALAMOSA - 07:16:27 MST / 17:10:14 MST
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 01/17/26 00:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...340/065
19000 FT MSL...334/062
18000 FT MSL...331/060
17100 FT MSL...336/056
17000 FT MSL...333/054
16000 FT MSL...343/050
15600 FT MSL...323/045
15000 FT MSL...309/045
14000 FT MSL...332/023
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2353 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 442 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. GUSTY WINDS
ARE ANTICIPATED TO PERSIST OVER AND NEAR AREAS OF HIGH TERRAIN
THROUGH AT LEAST LATE TOMORROW MORNING, WHICH IS EXPECTED TO
IMPACT KASE, KEGE, KDRO, AND KGUC. STRONG WINDS ALOFT COULD
CAUSE LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR AT SOME SITES. CLOUD COVER WILL
LINGER AROUND THE HIGH TERRAIN, BUT WILL OTHERWISE CLEAR
TONIGHT.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 162320Z 1700/1724 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 06004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 170053Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 08/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP203 T00831067
$
METAR KPGA 162353Z AUTO 36004KT CLR 11/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01111067
10117 20061 55009 $
METAR KPGA 162253Z AUTO 13005KT CLR 11/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP191 T01111067
$
METAR KRQE 170053Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 04/M16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP209
T00441156
METAR KRQE 162353Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 08/M17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP193
T00831172 10117 20072 53004
METAR KRQE 162253Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 10/M17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01001172
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2252 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION...SATURDAY 17/00Z THROUGH SUNDAY 18/00Z
VFR CONDITIONS.
WINDS N/NE 5-15 KTS WITH GUSTS 20-25 KTS, LOCALLY HIGHER GUSTS
ALONG AND DOWNWIND OF THE HIGHER TERRAIN OVERNIGHT.
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 18/00Z THROUGH TUESDAY 20/00Z...VFR CONDITIONS.
WINDS LIGHT AND VRB ON SUNDAY, BECOMING N/NE 5-10 KTS ON MONDAY.
LOCALLY GUSTY NE WINDS DOWNWIND OF THE HIGHER TERRAIN THROUGH 15Z
SUNDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 162325Z 1700/1806 30005KT 5SM HZ FEW200
FM171500 14004KT 2SM BR BCFG SKC
FM172000 30006KT 6SM HZ FEW180
METAR KSLC 170054Z 27003KT 7SM SCT180 BKN230 02/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP287
T00171022 $
METAR KSLC 162354Z 27005KT 6SM HZ FEW200 BKN230 02/M02 A3032 RMK AO2
SLP283 T00221017 10050 21011 55007 $
METAR KSLC 162254Z 27008KT 6SM HZ BKN220 04/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP278
T00391011 $
KVEL 162342Z 1700/1724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM171300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250 WS020/34035KT
FM171800 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 170053Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP256
T10061100
METAR KVEL 162353Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP255
T00111100 10039 20011 55002
METAR KVEL 162253Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP247
T00331106
METAR KPUC 170053Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP232
T00501122
METAR KPUC 162353Z AUTO 29008G19KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP224
T00721122 10111 20072 51003
METAR KPUC 162253Z AUTO 30013G24KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP221
T00831128
KCNY 162342Z 1700/1724 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM171800 08005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 170053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP225
T00561089
METAR KCNY 162353Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP222
T00831083 10111 20050 55004
METAR KCNY 162253Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01061094
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2229 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
HAZE CONTINUES TO LINGER WITH RESULTING VIS
REDUCTIONS TO 6SM UNDER THE VALLEY INVERSION. WITH ANOTHER NIGHT OF
LIGHT WINDS AND STRONG RADIATIONAL COOLING, EXPECT SOME FOG
DEVELOPMENT FIRST OVER THE LAKE AFTER 09Z. THERE IS A ~40% CHANCE
THAT THE FOG BANK WILL CREEP IN TOWARDS THE TERMINAL BETWEEN 15-17Z,
AND IF IT DOES, TO LINGER THROUGH AS LATE AS 20Z. WEAKENING OF THE
INVERSION FRIDAY COULD LEAD TO SOME IMPROVEMENT IN THE HAZE AS WELL,
WITH MODERATE CONFIDENCE IN VIS RETURNING TO P6SM IN THE AFTERNOON.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
VALLEY HAZE ALONG THE
WASATCH FRONT MAY BE PROGRESSIVELY LESS NOTICEABLE FRIDAY, THOUGH THE
CHANCE FOR SIGNIFICANT SLANTWISE REDUCTION REMAINS FOR SUNSET THIS
EVENING AND SUNRISE FRIDAY. A PERIOD OF FOG DEVELOPMENT IN LOW-LYING
AREAS HAS A ~20-40% CHANCE OF DEVELOPING FOR THE CACHE VALLEY,
AROUND THE GREAT SALT LAKE, AND THE WEST DESERT BETWEEN 14-18Z
FRIDAY AS ANOTHER NIGHT OF SIGNIFICANT RADIATIONAL COOLING IS ON
DECK. WINDS WILL BE GENERALLY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN ACROSS THE
FORECAST AREA THROUGHOUT THE DAY, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SOUTHWEST
WYOMING AT THE FAR WESTERN PERIPHERY OF A SLOW MOVING TROUGH
EXPECTED TO JUST BRUSH BY THE AREA THROUGH THE NEXT FEW DAYS.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 162325Z 1700/1724 33007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM170200 25007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM171800 29006KT P6SM FEW200=
METAR KEVW 170053Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10331133
METAR KEVW 162353Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10171128 10006 21017 56011
METAR KEVW 162253Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP266
T00001133
KRKS 162320Z 1700/1724 29014KT P6SM FEW100 BKN180
FM171200 26012KT P6SM FEW200
FM171800 27012G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 170054Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM SCT110 M02/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10221172
METAR KRKS 162354Z AUTO 32013G22KT 10SM OVC110 M01/M17 A3019 RMK AO2
PK WND 30027/2303 SLP271 T10111172 10000 21067 58008
METAR KRKS 162254Z AUTO 31014KT 10SM FEW110 M01/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10061167
KRWL 162332Z 1700/1724 28016KT P6SM SCT040
FM170500 32016G24KT P6SM BKN050
FM171300 26012KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 170053Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM FEW120 M07/M18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10671183
METAR KRWL 162353Z AUTO 29014G20KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP274
T10671161 11050 21072 58009
METAR KRWL 162253Z AUTO 28016KT 10SM SCT041 M06/M16 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP279
T10561156
KLAR 162332Z 1700/1724 33037G48KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1702/1706 3SM
-SHSN BKN015
FM170600 32020G30KT P6SM SCT150
FM172300 27018KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 170053Z AUTO 32014KT 10SM CLR M10/M21 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
32033/2356 SLP250 T11001211
METAR KLAR 162353Z AUTO 32024G36KT 10SM CLR M09/M22 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
WND 32046/2300 SLP236 T10891217 11050 21089 53009
METAR KLAR 162253Z AUTO 33037G48KT 10SM CLR M08/M22 A3004 RMK AO2 PK
WND 32052/2156 SLP225 T10781222
KCYS 162332Z 1700/1724 34029G48KT P6SM SCT070
FM171200 34028G40KT P6SM FEW150
FM172300 28016KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCYS 170053Z 36015G25KT 10SM BKN075 M08/M19 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
WND 35039/2358 SLP247 T10781194 $
METAR KCYS 162353Z 33023G40KT 10SM BKN075 OVC100 M06/M21 A3006 RMK
AO2 PK WND 34047/2256 SLP238 T10611206 11039 21061 53014 $
METAR KCYS 162253Z 34029G48KT 10SM SCT065 M05/M21 A3004 RMK AO2 PK
WND 33057/2202 SLP224 T10501206 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 01/17/26 00:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
22000 FT MSL...350/099
20000 FT MSL...345/082
19000 FT MSL...345/075
18000 FT MSL...346/070
17000 FT MSL...345/067
16800 FT MSL...344/066
16000 FT MSL...338/064
15000 FT MSL...339/058
14600 FT MSL...339/057
14000 FT MSL...339/053
13000 FT MSL...340/046
12800 FT MSL...337/042
12000 FT MSL...334/035
11200 FT MSL...317/030
11000 FT MSL...323/023
10000 FT MSL...321/030
10000 FT MSL...319/031
9000 FT MSL...314/018
8000 FT MSL...195/001
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 01/17/26 00:51 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
21000 FT MSL...339/084
20000 FT MSL...359/067
16000 FT MSL...334/075
15000 FT MSL...325/069
14100 FT MSL...329/073
14000 FT MSL...328/073
13000 FT MSL...323/072
12000 FT MSL...324/064
11700 FT MSL...326/059
11000 FT MSL...324/054
10500 FT MSL...331/050
10000 FT MSL...327/046
9500 FT MSL...327/046
9000 FT MSL...329/041
8600 FT MSL...304/029
8000 FT MSL...324/034
7900 FT MSL...299/023
7300 FT MSL...322/024
7000 FT MSL...341/031
6700 FT MSL...350/024
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2259 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 359 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
GUSTY NORTH WINDS WILL BE ON A DECREASING TREND THIS EVENING AND
INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. CLOUDS HANG AROUND OVERNIGHT, DECREASING
INTO SATURDAY MORNING, WITH A MOSTLY CLEAR SKY FOR THE AFTERNOON. NO
PRECIPITATION EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD.
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 2334 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 434 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
THE BIGGEST THREAT TO AVIATION OPERATIONS IN THIS TAF PERIOD WILL BE
THE CONTINUATION OF POWERFUL WINDS, EXPECT GUSTS UPWARDS OF 45-60
KNOTS OVER THE NEXT SEVERAL HOURS, DIMINISHING AFTER 03Z. THE
REPRIEVE FROM WINDS, UNFORTUNATELY, WILL NOT OCCUR UNTIL THE TAIL END
OF THE TAF PERIOD WHEN WINDS DECREASE TO LESS THAN 20 KNOTS ACROSS
ALL TERMINALS. OTHERWISE, VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR THE
DURATION OF THIS TAF PERIOD, EXCEPT FOR KLAR, KBFF, AND KAIA.
WHERE SNOW SHOWERS MAY IMPACT KLAR AND BLDU AT KAIA AND KBFF,
REDUCING CIGS AND VIS.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 170055Z AUTO 34027G33KT 10SM CLR M07/M19 A3011 RMK AO2
T10731190
METAR KIBM 170035Z AUTO 34026G35KT 10SM CLR M07/M18 A3010 RMK AO2
T10701177
METAR KIBM 170015Z AUTO 34027G35KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3009 RMK AO2
T10671163
KSNY 162332Z 1700/1724 34039G61KT P6SM FEW150
FM170200 33025G35KT P6SM SCT150
FM172200 34008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSNY 170053Z AUTO 34027G37KT 10SM CLR M07/M22 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
35046/0001 SLP242 T10721222
METAR KSNY 162353Z AUTO 34028G44KT 10SM CLR M06/M22 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
35065/2318 SLP229 T10611222 11006 21061 53024
METAR KSNY 162253Z AUTO 34039G61KT 10SM CLR M04/M18 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
35061/2251 SLP208 T10391183
METAR KOGA 170055Z AUTO 33028G38KT 10SM SCT042 BKN050 OVC070 M04/M19
A3010 RMK AO2 T10381191
METAR KOGA 170035Z AUTO 33027G37KT 10SM SCT042 BKN050 BKN060 M03/M19
A3009 RMK AO2 T10331191
METAR KOGA 170015Z AUTO 32030G41KT 10SM BKN055 BKN070 M03/M19 A3008 RMK
AO2 T10331195
METAR KIML 170053Z AUTO 33028G43KT 10SM CLR M04/M21 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
33053/0012 SLP225 T10391211
METAR KIML 162353Z AUTO 33031G45KT 9SM BKN038 M02/M21 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
WND 32058/2259 SLP206 T10221206 10017 21022 53027
METAR KIML 162253Z AUTO 33029G52KT 6SM HZ OVC034 M01/M19 A3002 RMK AO2
PK WND 32056/2154 SLP192 T10061194
KMCK 162320Z 1700/1724 33032G44KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
FM170100 32020G31KT P6SM SCT250 WS003/32045KT
FM171500 33022G32KT P6SM FEW250
FM172200 33015G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 170053Z AUTO 36020KT 10SM OVC070 M02/M13 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
33042/0013 PRESRR SLP212 T10171128 $
METAR KMCK 162353Z AUTO 33018G29KT 10SM M01/M16 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
33043/2304 SLP193 T10061156 10033 21006 53023 $
METAR KMCK 162253Z AUTO 33027G43KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070 BKN120 01/M16
A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 34049/2230 SLP180 T00111156
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 01/17/26 00:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10000 FT MSL...339/080
9000 FT MSL...337/068
8600 FT MSL...338/067
8000 FT MSL...333/064
7400 FT MSL...333/060
7000 FT MSL...333/060
6300 FT MSL...337/061
6000 FT MSL...332/054
5500 FT MSL...336/060
5000 FT MSL...339/056
4700 FT MSL...345/059
4000 FT MSL...343/058
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2353 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 548 PM CST FRI JAN 16 2026
LINGERING SNOW SHOWERS CONTINUE TO DRIFT SOUTHEAST ACROSS
CENTRAL NEBRASKA, BUT THE CLEARING LINE IS APPROACHING THE
NEBRASKA/SOUTH DAKOTA LINE. THIS SHOULD ALLOW FOR A QUICK
IMPROVMENT AT VTN EARLY IN THE PERIOD WHILE ACTIVITY REMAINS
EAST OF LBF. THE LINGERING CONCERN WILL BE STRONG WIND GUSTS.
HAVE MAINTAINED STRONGER GUSTS THROUGHOUT THE OVERNIGHT (35+
KNOTS) WITH A SLOW DECREASE THROUGH THE DAY ON SATURDAY.
EXPECTING LARGELY MVFR CONDITIONS WITH OCCASIONAL IFR/LIFR
UNDER HEAVIER SNOW BURSTS BUT THIS SHOULD SEE DECREASING
FREQUENCY GOING FORWARD.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 162320Z 1700/1724 33035G47KT 6SM BLDU FEW040 BKN080
FM170100 34020G30KT P6SM FEW250 WS003/33050KT
FM171500 33022G39KT P6SM FEW250
FM172200 34015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 170053Z AUTO 36020G29KT 10SM CLR M03/M20 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
36043/0002 SLP220 T10331200
METAR KGLD 162353Z AUTO 35028G39KT 10SM SCT042 M02/M21 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
WND 34050/2319 SLP202 T10171206 10028 21017 53026
METAR KGLD 162253Z AUTO 35030G45KT 9SM BKN039 BKN049 OVC065 M01/M21
A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND 35052/2204 SLP190 T10061211
KGCK 162320Z 1700/1724 34036G51KT P6SM FEW045
FM170100 34022G35KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/34045KT
FM170600 33016G25KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/33040KT
FM171500 34020G32KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 170054Z 35025G36KT 7SM FEW043 00/M16 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
35042/2358 SLP209 T00001161
METAR KGCK 162354Z 35028G38KT 7SM FEW041 01/M17 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
35050/2257 SLP196 T00111167 10050 20011 53019
METAR KGCK 162254Z 34036G51KT 9SM FEW043 02/M19 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
34051/2245 SLP189 T00221189
METAR KLBL 170056Z AUTO 34023G28KT 10SM FEW041 OVC090 02/M18 A3015 RMK
AO2 PK WND 34028/0054 SLP228 T00221183 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 162356Z AUTO 35027G36KT 10SM SCT032 SCT100 03/M19 A3010 RMK
AO2 PK WND 34036/2356 SLP211 6//// T00281189 10067 20028
53021 PNO $
METAR KLBL 162256Z AUTO 34031G39KT 10SM BKN036 OVC045 04/M22 A3009 RMK
AO2 PK WND 35041/2238 SLP204 T00391217 PNO $
METAR KEHA 170055Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3018 RMK AO2
T10151158
METAR KEHA 170035Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3017 RMK AO2
T10101165
METAR KEHA 170015Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR M01/M17 A3015 RMK AO2
T10151168
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0107 UTC SATURDAY, JANUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 331 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
NORTHWEST WINDS GUSTING IN THE 55-60KT AT KGLD AND 40-49KT
AT KMCK SHOULD DECREASE EARLY IN THE TAF PERIOD AS DAYTIME
MIXING ENDS. THESE WINDS HAVE ALSO RESULTED IN PLUMES OF BLOWING
DUST ACROSS THE REGION, BUT TRENDS HAVE KEPT PREVAILING VFR
CONDITIONS IN PLACE AT BOTH TAF SITES (MOST DUST HAS REMAIN
LOFTED OFF THE SURFACE AT BOTH SITES). AS WINDS DROP OFF THIS
EVENING THE STRONG LOW LEVEL JET IN THE 45-60KT RANGE REMAINS IN
PLACE CREATING A THREAT FOR LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR IN THE
300FT-2000FT LAYER. WIND SHEAR SHOULD END AS DAYTIME MIXING
INCREASE AFTER SUNRISE SATURDAY, AND WHILE WINDS WON'T BE AS
STRONG THERE SHOULD BE GUSTS IN THE 38-47KT RANGE AT TIMES
ACROSS THE REGION.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2310 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 507 PM CST FRI JAN 16 2026
THE STRONG WIND EVENT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH TONIGHT INTO
SATURDAY FOR WESTERN KANSAS AS AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH MOVES
THROUGH THE CENTRAL AND NORTHERN PLAINS WITH A STRONG SURFACE
PRESSURE GRADIENT THROUGH THESE REGIONS. THE WINDS AROUND 2000
FT SHOULD STAY IN THE ORDER OF 40-60 KTS THROUGH 10Z AND SURFACE
WINDS WILL BE AT 15-25 KTS WITH GUSTS OVER 30 KTS AT TIMES
THROUGH 06Z AND THEN WE SHOULD SEE A SLIGHT DECREASE IN THE
WINDS. WINDS WILL RAMP BACK UP ONCE WE HAVE BETTER MIXING BY
LATE SATURDAY MORNING AND AFTER 15Z SURFACE WINDS WILL BE AT
15-25 KTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS THROUGH 00Z. VFR FLIGHT
CATEGORY FOR ALL TERMINALS DURING THE TIME PERIOD.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 162323Z 1700/1724 34027G35KT P6SM BKN035
FM170100 36011KT P6SM BKN040
FM170900 33007KT P6SM BKN120
FM171600 33015G25KT P6SM SCT250=
METAR KGUY 170053Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 00/M18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP216
T00001178
METAR KGUY 162353Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM OVC035 02/M20 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
35037/2254 SLP208 T00221200 10078 20022 53027
METAR KGUY 162253Z AUTO 35027G41KT 10SM BKN037 BKN046 05/M21 A3009 RMK
AO2 PK WND 35045/2209 SLP193 T00501206
KDHT 162323Z 1700/1724 36013G23KT P6SM FEW250
FM170100 07008KT P6SM SCT250
FM170200 03008KT P6SM SCT250
FM171600 32009KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KDHT 170053Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 02/M15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP218
T00171150
METAR KDHT 162353Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM FEW070 03/M15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00331150 10067 20033 53011
METAR KDHT 162253Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP194
T00561139
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2334 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 524 PM CST FRI JAN 16 2026
SURFACES WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE GUSTING OUT OF THE NORTH
FOR THE NEXT HOUR OR SO. HOWEVER, WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO QUIET
QUICKLY ONCE THE SUN SETS WITH MINOR CONCERNS SHIFTING TOWARDS
PRECIPITATION. AT THIS TIME POTENTIAL IS PRESENT TO SEE SOME LIGHT
SNOW FLURRIES DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. HOWEVER, LATEST CAMS
CONTINUE TO SEE THESE CHANCES WANE, WITH PRESENT AGREEMENT ONLY
GIVING US A 10 TO 15% CHANCES AT BEST. FOR NOW, HAVE LEFT MENTION
OF SNOW OUT OF CURRENT PACKAGE WITH VFR CONDITIONS CONTINUING TO
BE THE MORE LIKELY SCENARIO.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 162320Z 1700/1724 30015G25KT P6SM FEW250
FM170200 28008KT P6SM SCT250
FM171300 29015G25KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 1720/1723 30020G32KT
METAR KFMN 170053Z 30011KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP209 T00721122
$
METAR KFMN 162353Z 30010G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP200
T00891122 10111 20056 51010 $
METAR KFMN 162253Z 30013G23KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
30031/2213 SLP193 T01061117 $
METAR KLVS 170053Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM 00/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP179 T00001117
$
METAR KLVS 162353Z AUTO 16016KT 10SM 02/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163 T00171117
10056 20017 53002 $
METAR KLVS 162253Z AUTO 15014G20KT 10SM 04/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
17026/2224 SLP152 T00391106 $
METAR KRTN 170053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP202
T10111094
METAR KRTN 162353Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00171094 10044 21011 53013
METAR KRTN 162253Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00391094
METAR KCAO 170055Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 M02/M13 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP224 T10171133
METAR KCAO 162355Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM SCT120 01/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP210
T00111139 10044 20011 53015
METAR KCAO 162255Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM FEW055 03/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP194
T00281117
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 2026
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 354 PM MST FRI JAN 16 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO PREVAIL THROUGH
THE TAF PERIOD. BREEZY NORTHWEST TO NORTH WINDS ALONG A FRONT
WILL CONTINUE IN WESTERN AND CENTRAL AREAS THROUGH AROUND 02Z,
WITH WINDS ABOVE 10KTS GENERALLY CONFINED TO MESAS AND MOUNTAINS
THEREAFTER. THIS WILL CREATE AREAS OF LLWS IN AND AROUND THE
CENTRAL AND NORTHERN HIGH TERRAIN, ALTHOUGH VERTICAL CROSS-
SECTIONS SUGGEST IT SHOULD STAY UNDER 30 KTS FOR TAF SITES ALONG
THE RGV. THERE WILL BE ANOTHER BACKDOOR FRONTAL PASSAGE IN
EASTERN NM TOMORROW AFTER 18Z, WITH GUSTY NORTH WINDS GENERALLY
CONFINED TO THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 161800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0219-03 3626-09 3448-19 3569-31 357148 357856 357257
BCE 0222-03 3443-16 3449-29 344346 344954 335862
LND 3421-11 3547-16 3474-24 3590-34 359050 359357 368854
RKS 3310 3423-12 3464-22 3477-34 347450 358957 358356
GJT 3416-04 3536-10 3454-21 3364-33 347050 348057 328056
FMN 3423+00 3534-04 3347-18 3255-31 335048 315755 328457
ABQ 3322+02 3428-04 3239-17 3246-31 306547 307654 307255
MBW 3146 3364-19 3492-27 8404-37 850951 349753 346852
DEN 3229-11 3255-17 3486-27 8402-37 840651 339353 327150
PUB 3224-06 3248-13 3380-25 3279-35 329351 328553 316952
ALS 3339-08 3263-20 3272-34 327351 317454 318657
TCC 0309 3023-03 3232-07 3159-20 3067-33 287349 299554 296953
BFF 3249 3254-18 3460-24 3368-33 3496-41 349247 347147 335845
GLD 3245 3249-16 3356-23 3258-33 3374-40 327345 316246 315844
GCK 3238-06 3257-15 3172-20 3177-32 3185-39 308545 297845 297147
GAG 3445-06 3350-10 2951-13 2980-25 2992-38 289745 780550 278350
AMA 0125 3232-06 3147-08 3064-21 3080-35 289348 790452 287753
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3313-04 3328-09 3560-18 3580-30 369146 369655 369661
BCE 3522-04 3443-15 3459-29 356046 366654 345161
LND 3011-10 3334-15 3463-26 3588-34 860550 850053 358956
RKS 3016 3234-12 3458-24 3579-33 358950 359554 358657
GJT 0112-07 3534-10 3357-21 3470-33 337649 347755 335956
FMN 3428-01 3429-06 3247-19 3355-32 326548 326355 317359
ABQ 3223+01 3226-04 3240-19 3151-31 306647 307055 318056
MBW 3142 3356-20 3481-27 3492-38 349650 358552 347452
DEN 3232-10 3352-18 3381-26 3387-36 339452 338354 327251
PUB 3226-06 3243-13 3270-25 3265-37 328851 328155 317352
ALS 3334-10 3257-22 3260-34 317150 327257 317756
TCC 2110 3013-02 3233-09 3151-21 3064-33 298249 298255 308053
BFF 3350 3355-19 3465-26 3473-33 3490-40 348647 347347 336447
GLD 3347 3252-17 3358-25 3282-32 3298-38 328847 327047 316247
GCK 3342-06 3250-15 3163-23 3289-30 8116-36 810249 307748 307348
GAG 3235-04 3244-12 3170-19 3192-25 3099-35 309649 298551 298551
AMA 3209 3326-06 3259-12 3170-22 2978-34 298249 298755 298452
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 0107 3625-06 3634-09 0171-15 3679-27 368344 018554 369266
BCE 3639-01 3666-13 3666-28 017444 017754 358764
LND 3520-13 3553-17 0189-19 5107-30 521544 512554 861262
RKS 3416 3634-15 0187-19 8602-30 510645 512354 861662
GJT 3620-10 3540-13 0173-21 8604-30 511946 511554 510758
FMN 3526-05 3342-09 3555-20 3685-32 369647 369152 357757
ABQ 3330-03 3333-09 3262-19 3359-34 336947 337651 316256
MBW 3247 3461-22 3693-26 5132-33 513547 512952 019654
DEN 3338-14 3459-21 3463-33 8600-36 369547 368950 357450
PUB 3018-11 3338-18 3260-32 3479-37 356947 356750 336451
ALS 3235-14 3456-25 3456-37 357748 357851 337052
TCC 1018 1922-08 2931-11 3145-26 3064-37 306247 316250 307352
BFF 3343 3461-21 3461-26 3664-32 0186-38 510046 019148 367150
GLD 3345 3349-21 3359-26 3261-35 3356-41 345644 335346 325646
GCK 3349-11 3263-18 3166-23 3072-34 3064-40 306547 315947 316145
GAG 3441-11 3371-15 2849-17 2973-31 2885-39 287848 286748 295447
AMA 0117 2616-12 2740-13 2945-27 2968-37 287349 296550 297351
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