987  
NZUS99 KBOU 121351  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0645 MST FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 121256Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T00391017 $  
METAR KFNL 121156Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T00331022 10089 20011 51016 $  
METAR KFNL 121056Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T00281028 $  
 
METAR KGXY 121256Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM M04/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP221 T10391056  
FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 121156Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM M03/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP213 T10281056  
10056 21028 53021 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 121056Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM M02/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP191 T10171050  
FZRANO $  
 
METAR KBDU 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 121315Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR M01/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 T10061036  
METAR KEIK 121310Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 T10061039  
METAR KEIK 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 T10101042  
 
KBJC 121120Z 1212/1312 31011KT P6SM SCT180  
FM121500 28012KT P6SM SCT180  
FM121800 28014G25KT P6SM SCT180  
FM122300 28012KT P6SM SCT150  
FM130500 28012G22KT P6SM SCT120  
METAR KBJC 121247Z 34010KT 10SM SKC 04/M03 A3012  
METAR KBJC 121235Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 121215Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3010 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 121120Z 1212/1318 15010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM121600 21009KT P6SM SCT220  
FM121800 27012G23KT P6SM SCT200  
FM122300 28010KT P6SM SCT180  
FM130200 24010KT P6SM SCT150  
FM131700 30013G21KT P6SM SCT120  
METAR KDEN 121253Z 18010KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 03/M04 A3011 RMK AO2  
SLP168 T00281039  
METAR KDEN 121153Z 15010KT 10SM SCT220 02/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00221044 10117 20017 50006  
METAR KDEN 121053Z 14010KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 02/M04 A3008 RMK AO2  
SLP156 T00221044  
 
KBKF 120900Z 1209/1315 VRB06KT 9999 FEW140 SCT220 QNH2995INS  
TX12/1221Z TN00/1314Z  
METAR KBKF 121258Z 14010KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 06/M07 A3009 RMK AO2A  
SLP151 T00591067  
METAR KBKF 121158Z 14011G19KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 06/M06 A3007 RMK AO2A  
SLP144 T00611059 10137 20042 52009  
METAR KBKF 121058Z 12010KT 10SM FEW140 BKN220 05/M06 A3006 RMK AO2A  
SLP141 T00521058  
 
KAPA 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
FM121500 21006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM122000 26007KT P6SM SCT180  
FM122300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150  
FM130500 22007KT P6SM SCT140  
METAR KAPA 121253Z 18004KT 10SM BKN220 03/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T00281061  
METAR KAPA 121153Z 17005KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 05/M06 A3009 RMK AO2  
SLP166 T00501061 10100 20028 51009  
METAR KAPA 121053Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT140 BKN220 04/M07 A3007 RMK AO2  
SLP161 T00391067  
 
METAR KMNH 121335Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 121315Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 121255Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 121335Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 121315Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 121255Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 121315Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 121253Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T00001011  
METAR KAKO 121153Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T00111022 10067 20000 53007  
METAR KAKO 121053Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T00281017  
 
METAR KLIC 121255Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T10441056  
METAR KLIC 121155Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T10391050 10028 21039 51013  
METAR KLIC 121055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T10281056  
 
METAR KHEQ 121335Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM BKN022 00/00 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 121315Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM BKN024 00/M01 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 121255Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT024 M01/M01 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 121334Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 121314Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 121254Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 121335Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT033 M03/M03 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 121315Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 121255Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 121253Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T10331050  
METAR KITR 121153Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP200 T10281050  
10072 21033 51020  
METAR KITR 121053Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T10221044  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/12/2025  
FORT COLLINS - 07:14:55 MST / 16:33:34 MST  
DENVER - 07:11:59 MST / 16:35:39 MST  
STERLING - 07:07:48 MST / 16:25:51 MST  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 12/12/25 13:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8100 FT MSL...220/002  
8000 FT MSL...241/002  
7200 FT MSL...020/004  
7000 FT MSL...232/003  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1119 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 415 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO BRIEFLY RETURN TO DRAINAGE PATTERNS  
AT KDEN AND KAPA THROUGH SUNRISE FOLLOWING THE WEAK EARLY MORNING  
FRONTAL BOUNDARY. WESTERLY WINDS WILL MIX DOWN AT THE TERMINALS  
MID TO LATE MORNING. GUSTS SHOULD BE LOWER THAN PREVIOUS DAYS,  
GENERALLY UNDER 20-25 KTS, WITH EXCEPTION OF KBJC WHERE THEY MAY  
APPROACH 30 KTS ON OCCASION.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 121335Z AUTO 23012G22KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 121315Z AUTO 22011G25KT 180V240 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3035 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 121255Z AUTO 22013G27KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3034 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 121255Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00491076  
METAR KAFF 121155Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T00451079 10138 20045 51015  
METAR KAFF 121055Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T00861109  
 
KCOS 121120Z 1212/1312 36008KT P6SM BKN250  
FM121400 14007KT P6SM BKN250  
FM121800 17009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM122300 13007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130300 35008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCOS 121254Z 00000KT 10SM OVC250 04/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T00441078  
METAR KCOS 121154Z 32006KT 10SM OVC250 07/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T00721094 10133 20033 51008  
METAR KCOS 121054Z 33004KT 10SM OVC250 07/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T00671089  
 
METAR KFLY 121335Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 T00211068  
METAR KFLY 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 T00211070  
METAR KFLY 121255Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3016 RMK AO2  
T00491087  
 
METAR KFCS 121255Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3010 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG  
ESTMD T00791091  
METAR KFCS 121155Z 26007KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3008 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG  
ESTMD T01111110 10121 20051  
METAR KFCS 121055Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3008 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG  
ESTMD T00541085  
 
KPUB 121120Z 1212/1312 09007KT P6SM BKN250  
FM121800 12008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM130200 30006KT P6SM SKC  
FM131000 30010KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KPUB 121253Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP176 T00061039  
METAR KPUB 121153Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T00221044 10139 20017 53014  
METAR KPUB 121053Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T00441050  
 
METAR KTAD 121254Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T00171089  
METAR KTAD 121154Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T00221089 10056 21011 53001  
METAR KTAD 121054Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00111089  
 
METAR KLAA 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T10391056 $  
METAR KLAA 121153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T10281050 10017 21044 53020 $  
METAR KLAA 121053Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T10331050 $  
 
METAR KSPD 121256Z AUTO 32007KT 02/M05 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP178 T00221050  
METAR KSPD 121156Z AUTO 36007KT 03/M06 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP160 70097 T00281056  
10061 20011 53013  
METAR KSPD 121056Z AUTO 34006KT 04/M06 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP142 T00391056  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/12/2025  
BURLINGTON - 06:59:58 MST / 16:26:09 MST  
PUEBLO - 07:06:19 MST / 16:38:34 MST  
LAMAR - 06:57:48 MST / 16:31:04 MST  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 12/12/25 13:33 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7700 FT MSL...086/004  
7000 FT MSL...148/017  
6000 FT MSL...103/021  
5700 FT MSL...087/021  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0926 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 212 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
BOUTS OF MID AND HIGH LEVEL VFR CLOUDS WILL OVERSPREAD THE  
TERMINALS THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. A BACKDOOR COLD FRONT WILL  
SHIFT WINDS FROM THE EAST TO SOUTHEAST AT KCOS AND KPUB THROUGH THE  
MORNING WITH LIGHT WIND SPEEDS THIS MORNING INCREASING TO 10-15 KTS  
IN THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL DECREASE AND BECOME DIURNALLY DRIVEN  
OVERNIGHT BEFORE WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WILL INCREASE TOWARDS 12Z  
SAT. KALS WILL SEE LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T10391050  
METAR KCAG 121153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T10441050 11017 21050 53003  
METAR KCAG 121053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T10391050  
 
METAR KHDN 121256Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T10391056 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 121156Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T10391056 10000 21044 53003 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 121056Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T10281044 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KSBS 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3029 RMK AO1  
T10611061  
METAR KSBS 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3029 RMK AO1 T10611061  
METAR KSBS 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3028 RMK AO1 T10641064  
 
METAR KC07 121335Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 121255Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 121335Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3025 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 121315Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3026 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 121255Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3025 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 121253Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10331050  
METAR KEEO 121153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T10331056 10022 21033 53002  
METAR KEEO 121053Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T10221050  
 
METAR KGNB 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3033 RMK AO2  
T10581086  
METAR KGNB 121315Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 T10651087  
METAR KGNB 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 T10771095  
 
METAR K0CO 121335Z AUTO 32032G41KT CLR M06/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K0CO 121315Z AUTO 32031G40KT CLR M06/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K0CO 121255Z AUTO 32032G41KT CLR M06/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KC99 121333Z AUTO 29005G22KT 10SM SCT032 M03/M10 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 121315Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT032 M03/M11 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 121253Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT030 M03/M11 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200  
FM122000 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130300 10005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 121253Z 09005KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T10061028  
METAR KGJT 121153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10111028 10039 21022 53005  
METAR KGJT 121053Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T00111017  
 
KRIL 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB03KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200  
FM122000 14005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T10331044  
METAR KRIL 121153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T10331044 10000 21033 51005  
METAR KRIL 121053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T10281039  
 
METAR K5SM 121331Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 121311Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 121251Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3042 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM122000 27007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130200 11005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 121256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP288  
T10501067 FZRANO $  
METAR KEGE 121156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T10391061 11011 21044 53007 FZRANO $  
METAR KEGE 121056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP259  
T10391056 FZRANO $  
 
KASE 121121Z 1212/1312 20007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM121800 33007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130200 20006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 121253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T10611089  
METAR KASE 121153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T10441083 11028 21056 53003  
METAR KASE 121053Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T10331078  
 
METAR KLXV 121253Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T10721122  
METAR KLXV 121153Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T10671117 11017 21072 50003  
METAR KLXV 121053Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T10611117  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/12/2025  
RANGELY - 07:28:20 MST / 16:49:50 MST  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:24:27 MST / 16:51:55 MST  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:21:41 MST / 16:40:49 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1129 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 428 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
HIGH CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE STREAMING ACROSS NORTHEAST UTAH AND  
NORTHWEST COLORADO THROUGH THIS MORNING WITH CIGS ABOVE ILS  
BREAKPOINTS. SOME LOW STRATUS AND PATCHY FOG IS POSSIBLE THROUGH  
THE MORNING AT KGUC. OTHERWISE, SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR WITH  
OCCASIONAL PASSING HIGH CLOUDS AND LIGHT TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS.  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 T10251037  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 T10251037  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 T10251035  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 121121Z 1212/1312 16006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200  
FM121800 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 15006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 121253Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T10221050  
METAR KMTJ 121153Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T10171050 10006 21022 52002  
METAR KMTJ 121053Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T10061050  
 
METAR KGUC 121256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M16/M17 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP367  
T11561172 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 121156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M16 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP350  
70012 T11501161 11100 21150 53005 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 121056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP339  
T11441161 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 121335Z AUTO 30009G14KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 121315Z AUTO 31008G15KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 121255Z AUTO 30010G17KT 280V340 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3031 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 121335Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3028 RMK AO2  
T10251086  
METAR KAEJ 121315Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 T10171089  
METAR KAEJ 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3028 RMK AO2  
T10221087  
 
METAR KANK 121335Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 T00221092  
$  
METAR KANK 121315Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 T00261092  
$METAR  
$METAR KEIK 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3012 RMK  
AO2 T10101042  
 
METAR KMYP 121335Z AUTO 27019KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 121315Z AUTO 26015G18KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 121255Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 121335Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 T10311050  
METAR KAIB 121315Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 T10231058  
METAR KAIB 121255Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3032 RMK AO2  
T10231057  
 
KTEX 121121Z 1212/1312 13005KT P6SM SKC  
FM121900 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 14005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 121335Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 121315Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3036 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 121335Z AUTO 29016KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 121315Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 121255Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 121253Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T10391061  
METAR KCEZ 121153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T10281056 11011 21028 53001  
METAR KCEZ 121053Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T10171056  
 
KDRO 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 18007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 04005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 121253Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10331050  
METAR KDRO 121153Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T10391044 11011 21039 51003  
METAR KDRO 121053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T10391044  
 
METAR KPSO 121335Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3027 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 121335Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 121315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3045 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KALS 121252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP273  
T10941106  
METAR KALS 121152Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10721094 11028 21089 51003  
METAR KALS 121052Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T10781094  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 12/12/2025  
VAIL - 07:17:18 MST / 16:41:30 MST  
DURANGO - 07:16:35 MST / 16:54:19 MST  
ALAMOSA - 07:09:06 MST / 16:45:49 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1129 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 428 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
HIGH CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE STREAMING ACROSS NORTHEAST UTAH AND  
NORTHWEST COLORADO THROUGH THIS MORNING WITH CIGS ABOVE ILS  
BREAKPOINTS. SOME LOW STRATUS AND PATCHY FOG IS POSSIBLE THROUGH  
THE MORNING AT KGUC. OTHERWISE, SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR WITH  
OCCASIONAL PASSING HIGH CLOUDS AND LIGHT TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS.  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 121253Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T00281011  
METAR KPGA 121153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T00331011 10067 20028 55001  
METAR KPGA 121053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T00441011  
 
METAR KRQE 121253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T10501083 $  
METAR KRQE 121153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T10331067 11006 21050 53004 $  
METAR KRQE 121053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T10391067 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF (KFSX) 12/12/25 13:34 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10000 FT MSL...313/003  
9900 FT MSL...307/003  
9200 FT MSL...350/002  
9000 FT MSL...333/003  
8600 FT MSL...096/002  
7900 FT MSL...033/007  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1047 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION...FRIDAY 12/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 13/12Z  
VFR CONDITIONS  
AND LIGHT/VARIABLE WINDS EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD. LOCALIZED NE  
BREEZES POSSIBLE BETWEEN UNTIL 16Z DOWNWIND OF HIGHER TERRAIN.  
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 13/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 15/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS  
CONDITIONS EXPECTED, WITH INCREASING HIGH CLOUDS ON SUNDAY. LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE WINDS FORECAST THROUGH THE WEEKEND.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 121120Z 1212/1318 15005KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 32006KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 14006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 121254Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP241 T00281011  
METAR KSLC 121154Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP240 T00221017  
10067 20022 50003  
METAR KSLC 121054Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP238 T00281011  
 
KVEL 121121Z 1212/1312 27005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200  
FM121800 14007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130200 28005KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KVEL 121253Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T10331056  
METAR KVEL 121153Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T10281056 10022 21033 53008  
METAR KVEL 121053Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T10221050  
 
METAR KPUC 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00111072  
METAR KPUC 121153Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP259  
T10221078 10050 21028 51003  
METAR KPUC 121053Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10111072  
 
KCNY 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T10171033  
METAR KCNY 121153Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T10281039 10011 21033 55000  
METAR KCNY 121053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T10221039  
 
SALT LAKE CITY (KMTX) 12/12/25 13:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
22000 FT MSL...286/012  
20000 FT MSL...312/004  
19000 FT MSL...287/026  
18000 FT MSL...346/003  
17700 FT MSL...287/021  
12100 FT MSL...273/028  
12000 FT MSL...274/030  
11000 FT MSL...287/032  
9000 FT MSL...279/013  
9000 FT MSL...278/017  
8200 FT MSL...005/002  
8000 FT MSL...304/002  
7500 FT MSL...041/002  
7000 FT MSL...055/008  
6900 FT MSL...322/003  
6900 FT MSL...037/002  
6600 FT MSL...312/002  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1022 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE PERIOD  
FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL. DRY CONDITIONS WITH CLEAR SKIES WILL CONTINUE  
WITH LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS SWITCHING TO LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS IN THE  
AFTERNOON.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST  
THROUGH THE PERIOD FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE. DRY CONDITIONS WITH  
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES WILL CONTINUE WITH LIGHT DIURNALLY DRIVEN WINDS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 121120Z 1212/1312 22008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM121800 25012G20KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130000 22010KT P6SM FEW200=  
METAR KEVW 121253Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T10061072 $  
METAR KEVW 121153Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T10111072 10022 21017 58005  
METAR KEVW 121053Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T10061072  
 
KRKS 121120Z 1212/1312 25020G30KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121700 26017G26KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130300 25016KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRKS 121254Z AUTO 26026G35KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27037/1242 SLP218 T00501072  
METAR KRKS 121154Z AUTO 26012G21KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 25033/1057 SLP222 T00391072 10050 20033 50004  
METAR KRKS 121054Z AUTO 27021G31KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 25033/1042 SLP216 T00441072  
 
KRWL 121120Z 1212/1312 23015G25KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200  
FM121700 25023G35KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150  
METAR KRWL 121253Z AUTO 22013G29KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 22029/1244 SLP182 T00281061  
METAR KRWL 121153Z AUTO 22017G26KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 22026/1152 SLP180 T00281067 10033 20022 58003  
METAR KRWL 121053Z AUTO 22014G19KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T00281061  
 
KLAR 121120Z 1212/1312 20013KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150 WS020/29035KT  
FM121700 26021G31KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130000 25020KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130300 25024G32KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KLAR 121253Z AUTO 24020G29KT 10SM FEW120 04/M07 A3012 RMK AO2  
PK WND 21034/1208 SLP161 T00391067  
METAR KLAR 121153Z AUTO 22020KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26032/1131 SLP152 T00391078 10061 20017 53003  
METAR KLAR 121053Z AUTO 20008G18KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND  
20026/1029 SLP148 T00331078  
 
KCYS 121306Z 1213/1312 18010KT P6SM BKN150 WS020/30035KT  
FM121700 25014G22KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130000 24011KT P6SM SCT150  
FM130300 27015G23KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KCYS 121253Z 16004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP178 T10061028  
$  
METAR KCYS 121153Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T10061033 10094 21006 53012 $  
METAR KCYS 121053Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T00721072 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 12/12/25 13:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...327/053  
15000 FT MSL...300/046  
14000 FT MSL...313/049  
13500 FT MSL...314/044  
13000 FT MSL...312/044  
12000 FT MSL...307/041  
11300 FT MSL...307/039  
11000 FT MSL...305/036  
10000 FT MSL...302/027  
10000 FT MSL...301/037  
9000 FT MSL...300/035  
8200 FT MSL...266/020  
8000 FT MSL...274/025  
7400 FT MSL...283/027  
7000 FT MSL...277/026  
6700 FT MSL...288/017  
6200 FT MSL...293/019  
6000 FT MSL...301/016  
6000 FT MSL...295/016  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 12/12/25 13:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...299/045  
16000 FT MSL...299/050  
14000 FT MSL...311/048  
14000 FT MSL...309/049  
12000 FT MSL...290/052  
11700 FT MSL...286/050  
11000 FT MSL...294/046  
10500 FT MSL...289/046  
10000 FT MSL...289/042  
9500 FT MSL...276/047  
9000 FT MSL...277/039  
8600 FT MSL...255/017  
8000 FT MSL...262/028  
7900 FT MSL...224/016  
7400 FT MSL...243/011  
7000 FT MSL...229/020  
6700 FT MSL...224/019  
6600 FT MSL...221/018  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1036 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 330 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
CEILINGS WILL HOVER NEAR LIFR CONDITIONS AT KCOD, KWRL AND KCPR  
THROUGH 18Z. CONFIDENCE IS GREATER FOR THESE CONDITIONS AT KWRL  
FOR NOW, AS THESE CONDITIONS HAVE BEEN BOUNCING BACK AND FORTH  
AT KCOD AND KCPR SINCE 06Z. ADDITIONALLY, WINDS WILL TURN TO  
THE SOUTHWEST BY 15Z AT KCPR. THIS WILL HELP LIFT THESE CEILINGS  
TO VFR AND SCATTER OUT THE CLOUDS.  
KRIW CONTINUES TO HAVE WIND GUSTS AROUND 25KT. THESE WINDS ARE  
EXPECTED TO SUBSIDE BY 15Z AS WELL. WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30KT  
WILL RETURN TO KRKS AND KCPR BY 17Z AND 20Z, RESPECTIVELY.  
OTHERWISE, WINDS WILL BE LIGHT (10KT OR LESS) AT THE OTHER  
TERMINALS. WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO 30KT WILL RETURN TO KLND, KRIW  
AND KCPR BETWEEN 00Z AND 07Z AND LAST THROUGH THE REST OF THE  
TAF 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 1233 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 450 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
NORTHWEST FLOW WILL CONTINUE TODAY AND TONIGHT OVER SOUTHEAST  
WYOMING AND WESTERN NEBRASKA. ALTHOUGH THE STRONGEST WINDS ARE OVER  
ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST WYOMING TERMINALS, IT WILL STILL REMAIN WINDY  
TODAY AND TONIGHT. AN ARCTIC COLD WILL PUSH SOUTH AND STALL ACROSS  
FAR EASTERN WYOMING AND THE NORTHERN/CENTRAL NEBRASKA PANHANDLE  
TODAY, RESULTING IN PERIODS OF SNOW AND LOW CIGS.  
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE  
SOUTHEAST WYOMING TERMINALS TODAY AND TONIGHT. LOW CLOUDS MAY TRY TO  
SNEAK INTO KCYS EARLY THIS MORNING, BUT DO NOT EXPECT ANY PROLONGED  
IMPACTS. OTHERWISE, BREEZY THIS AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 TO 35  
KNOTS UNTIL 00Z.  
FOR WESTERN NEBRASKA, AN ARCTIC FRONT WILL STALL ACROSS THE AREA  
WITH IFR, OR NEAR IFR, CONDITIONS LIKELY AT KCDR, KAIA, AND POSSIBLY  
KBFF AT TIMES THIS MORNING. DO NOT EXPECT CIGS TO LIFT MUCH TODAY AT  
KCDR AND KAIA , AND EVEN IF THEY DO, A RETURN TO IFR CONDITIONS ARE  
LIKELY LATE THIS EVENING AFTER 03Z. ANY SNOWFALL WILL LIKELY END BY  
06Z SATURDAY.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC010 03/02 A3013 RMK AO2  
T00250018  
METAR KIBM 121315Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM OVC010 02/02 A3012 RMK AO2  
T00220016  
METAR KIBM 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC010 02/01 A3011 RMK AO2  
T00200012  
 
KSNY 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200  
FM121500 12005KT P6SM BKN015  
FM121900 15008KT P6SM FEW025 SCT150  
FM130000 15007KT P6SM FEW030 BKN120  
SPECI KSNY 121316Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM BKN019 M03/M04 A3012 RMK AO2  
T10331039  
METAR KSNY 121253Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW019 M04/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T10441050  
METAR KSNY 121153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T10391044 10033 21050 51014  
 
METAR KOGA 121335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC015 01/00 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00051003  
METAR KOGA 121315Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM OVC015 01/00 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00051002  
METAR KOGA 121255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC015 00/00 A3012 RMK AO2  
T00041003  
 
SPECI KIML 121308Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM SCT001 M03/M03 A3012 RMK AO2  
T10331033  
SPECI KIML 121255Z AUTO 29003KT 3SM BR BKN001 M03/M03 A3012 RMK AO2  
T10281028  
METAR KIML 121253Z AUTO 29003KT 1 3/4SM BR BKN001 M03/M03 A3012 RMK AO2  
SLP209 I1000 T10281028  
 
KMCK 121337Z 1214/1312 34011KT 3SM BR BKN005  
TEMPO 1214/1215 6SM BR OVC010  
FM121500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN015  
FM122100 12007KT P6SM BKN005  
METAR KMCK 121253Z AUTO 36005KT 8SM OVC007 01/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T00110006  
SPECI KMCK 121206Z AUTO 01004KT 7SM OVC005 01/01 A3010 RMK AO2  
T00110006  
METAR KMCK 121153Z AUTO 01005KT 6SM BR OVC003 01/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP201  
I1000 I6000 T00060006 10011 21028 50013  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 12/12/25 13:37 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
19000 FT MSL...296/073  
18000 FT MSL...302/068  
17000 FT MSL...302/066  
16000 FT MSL...297/062  
15000 FT MSL...295/063  
14000 FT MSL...294/062  
13000 FT MSL...295/060  
12000 FT MSL...294/051  
11000 FT MSL...294/037  
10900 FT MSL...293/038  
10000 FT MSL...308/025  
9000 FT MSL...316/025  
8600 FT MSL...315/024  
8000 FT MSL...322/025  
7400 FT MSL...331/025  
7000 FT MSL...336/022  
6300 FT MSL...334/020  
6000 FT MSL...337/014  
5500 FT MSL...350/015  
5000 FT MSL...009/015  
4700 FT MSL...014/017  
4100 FT MSL...022/019  
4000 FT MSL...026/021  
3600 FT MSL...024/020  
3400 FT MSL...025/019  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1127 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 527 AM CST FRI DEC 12 2025  
A SURFACE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL SLOWLY TRACK THROUGH WESTERN AND  
NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA TODAY AND TONIGHT. AS THIS LOW TRACKS THROUGH  
THE REGION, MVFR TO IFR CEILINGS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE  
EFFECTIVE TAF PERIOD, THOUGH THERE MAY BE SOME VERY BRIEF BREAKS IN  
THESE PREVAILING CONDITIONS. WINDS SLOWLY SHIFT FROM NORTHERLY TO  
EASTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY BY TOMORROW MORNING. LIGHT SNOW SHOWERS  
ARE OBSERVED THIS MORNING ACROSS NORTHERN NEBRASKA, AND THESE  
SHOWERS MAY LINGER THROUGHOUT THE DAY. TONIGHT, THESE SNOW SHOWERS  
ARE EXPECTED TO INTENSIFY, BRINGING ACCUMULATING SNOW FALL ACROSS  
PORTIONS OF NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. PERIODS OF GREATER SNOWFALL MAY  
ALSO BRING REDUCED VISIBILITY ACROSS THE REGION, THOUGH GUIDANCE  
REMAINS LOW CONFIDENCE ON EXACT VISIBILITY CONDITIONS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250  
TEMPO 1214/1218 5SM BR BKN005  
FM122000 17008KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KGLD 121253Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T10281039  
METAR KGLD 121153Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T10221033 10083 21033 51021  
METAR KGLD 121053Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T10171033  
 
KGCK 121223Z 1212/1312 32008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121600 03009KT P6SM BKN010  
FM121900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020  
METAR KGCK 121254Z AUTO 01011KT 7SM CLR M02/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T10221033  
METAR KGCK 121154Z AUTO 32008KT 8SM CLR M01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T10111028 10056 21017 53032 $  
METAR KGCK 121054Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T00001017 $  
 
METAR KLBL 121256Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T00111017 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 121156Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP171  
6//// 7//// T00221017 10067 20022 53020 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 121056Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00391028 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 121335Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00071037  
METAR KEHA 121315Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00111044  
METAR KEHA 121255Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3012 RMK AO2  
T00191043  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 12/12/25 13:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...339/020  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 12/12/25 13:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
5100 FT MSL...271/001  
4300 FT MSL...036/003  
4000 FT MSL...046/003  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1110 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 407 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
PATCHY FOG AND LOW CLOUDS THIS MORNING WILL IMPACT BOTH KGLD AND  
KMCK AS COLDER AIR MOVES INTO THE AREA. KGLD WILL SEE  
IMPROVEMENT TO VFR BY 18Z, BUT THE LOW CEILINGS WILL PERSIST AT  
KMCK THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1132 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 529 AM CST FRI DEC 12 2025  
SHALLOW COLD AIR MASS PUSHING SOUTH THIS MORNING WAS ASSOCIATED  
WITH SOME LOW STRATUS CLOUD, WHICH WAS PUSHING DEEPER INTO  
NORTHWEST AND EVENTUALLY WEST CENTRAL KANSAS LATER IN THE  
MORNING. THERE IS ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO INTRODUCE MVFR CEILING AT  
GCK AND DDC FOR A FEW HOURS LATE THIS MORNING (ALONG WITH HYS).  
NORTHEAST WINDS WILL BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE THIS AFTERNOON,  
THEN EVENTUALLY BECOMING SOUTHERLY LATER TONIGHT.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 121120Z 1212/1312 29009KT P6SM SKC  
FM121700 04007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130500 19010KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 121253Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T00441028  
METAR KGUY 121153Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T00501044 10106 20028 53020  
METAR KGUY 121053Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T00501039  
 
KDHT 121140Z 1212/1312 35009KT P6SM SKC  
FM121600 04009KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130000 19008KT P6SM SKC  
 
AMARILLO (KAMA) 12/12/25 13:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...359/001  
17000 FT MSL...350/001  
15000 FT MSL...320/001  
14000 FT MSL...313/004  
13000 FT MSL...035/002  
12000 FT MSL...310/005  
11500 FT MSL...352/002  
11000 FT MSL...355/002  
10000 FT MSL...032/003  
9200 FT MSL...027/005  
9000 FT MSL...053/009  
8000 FT MSL...040/019  
8000 FT MSL...117/016  
7000 FT MSL...037/024  
6000 FT MSL...052/028  
5300 FT MSL...063/031  
5000 FT MSL...055/031  
4600 FT MSL...059/029  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1108 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 504 AM CST FRI DEC 12 2025  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL TURN  
FROM NORTHERLY TO EASTERLY TO SOUTHERLY THROUGH THIS PERIOD AT  
AROUND 10 KTS. LOW-LEVEL WIND SHEAR WILL BE POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT,  
BEGINNING AROUND 07Z, BUT CONFIDENCE IS TOO LOW TO INCLUDE IN THE  
TAFS AT THIS TIME.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 121253Z 07005KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP256 T10391050  
METAR KFMN 121153Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10331039 10011 21033 53004  
METAR KFMN 121053Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T10221033  
 
METAR KLVS 121253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T00391111  
METAR KLVS 121153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T00501111 10072 20033 51008  
METAR KLVS 121053Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T00671111  
 
METAR KRTN 121253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T10111094  
METAR KRTN 121153Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T10111089 10050 21028 53005  
METAR KRTN 121053Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T10111089  
 
METAR KCAO 121255Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T00391067  
METAR KCAO 121155Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T00441067 10106 20033 53007  
METAR KCAO 121055Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T00391067  
 
ALBUQUERQUE (KABX) 12/12/25 13:34 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...310/005  
17000 FT MSL...076/023  
15000 FT MSL...066/010  
12000 FT MSL...010/003  
8400 FT MSL...064/007  
7600 FT MSL...283/009  
6500 FT MSL...345/007  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1146 UTC FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 402 AM MST FRI DEC 12 2025  
VFR WILL PREVAIL THE NEXT 24 HRS WITH SKC AND MOSTLY LIGHT WINDS.  
 
* * * * * 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 3217+03 3322+00 3139-13 3037-26 313939 304150 294162  
BCE 0210+03 3313-12 3123-24 303040 302450 291960  
LND 3128+03 3225-02 3256-15 3161-27 316842 306552 297863  
RKS 2935 3129-01 3149-13 3157-26 315541 305851 306863  
GJT 3110+05 3315+01 3231-12 3133-26 314039 304050 294061  
FMN 3416+08 3518+04 3519-12 3518-25 311940 302450 312761  
ABQ 3426+10 3319+06 3511-12 3312-25 312140 312650 302460  
MBW 3039 3044-04 3165-14 3164-26 316741 305452 307964  
DEN 3114+09 3220+01 3342-14 3247-26 315241 306151 306863  
PUB 0213+10 9900+02 3232-12 3137-26 314541 305051 305962  
ALS 3522+03 3323-11 3221-25 312941 313550 304261  
TCC 0230 0324+10 3513+04 3017-11 2823-24 282839 292149 292260  
BFF 3532 3136+01 3048-04 3170-16 3185-26 308342 319453 309663  
GLD 3337 3335+05 2936-01 3250-13 3255-26 315742 296551 307664  
GCK 3534+13 3428+05 3129-01 3145-11 3148-25 315241 305851 296361  
GAG 0225+14 3422+07 2920+02 3037-11 3038-25 295140 295450 295262  
AMA 0222 3618+10 3219+04 2923-11 2929-24 283340 282949 293361  
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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 2911+03 3020+00 3031-13 3035-26 303940 304250 304762  
BCE 3306+04 3412-13 3132-24 303441 292450 282660  
LND 3024+04 3137-01 3049-15 3163-27 307142 307052 307963  
RKS 2931 3030-02 3047-14 3153-26 305741 306251 307263  
GJT 3005+04 3112+01 3230-13 3132-26 303540 304250 294862  
FMN 3411+09 3413+04 3320-12 3215-26 312240 312750 303960  
ABQ 0514+09 0507+03 3616-12 3416-25 332039 322249 311860  
MBW 3030 2839-04 3053-15 3165-27 317142 307052 308263  
DEN 2923+04 2918-01 3238-14 3149-26 315641 306551 307363  
PUB 1908+06 2414+00 3135-12 3139-26 314441 315351 306361  
ALS 3416+02 3227-12 3230-26 313441 314050 304761  
TCC 0725 0516+08 3217+03 3214-12 3414-26 311840 312350 312561  
BFF 3412 3132-01 3046-06 3172-16 3176-27 318242 297852 309264  
GLD 3616 3336+03 3047-01 3155-14 3054-27 305742 307352 318263  
GCK 0513+07 3424+04 3139-01 3142-12 2940-25 294641 305551 306762  
GAG 0112+12 3416+05 3231+01 3030-12 2936-26 304241 304650 305561  
AMA 0434 0219+07 3217+02 3022-12 3117-26 302341 302950 303461  
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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 2915+03 3026+00 3033-13 2936-27 302540 293150 303961  
BCE 2915+03 2913-13 2930-25 283242 282551 271658  
LND 3027+03 3133-01 3148-13 3049-27 314642 305652 297464  
RKS 2834 2938-02 3145-13 3041-27 314441 314651 306064  
GJT 2810+05 2923+01 3031-12 3031-27 303040 303550 303961  
FMN 3111+07 3217+04 2923-13 3025-25 302940 292750 302560  
ABQ 2708+08 3114+03 2914-12 3121-25 302640 292650 292260  
MBW 2840 2942-04 3054-13 3053-26 315142 314952 307364  
DEN 2933+06 3033+00 3036-13 3038-27 304243 295452 316263  
PUB 2915+08 3022+02 3033-13 3038-27 303841 294051 315661  
ALS 3018+03 3027-12 2926-26 302740 303250 304161  
TCC 1907 2620+07 3216+03 3015-12 3018-26 302540 302550 313660  
BFF 2409 3138+00 3040-06 2958-14 3063-26 327343 317953 308765  
GLD 2530 3227+03 3038-02 3046-13 3052-27 305542 306453 317264  
GCK 2711+08 2827+04 3128-01 3038-14 3044-26 304442 314352 326063  
GAG 2710+08 2714+05 3024+00 3031-13 3036-26 304341 314851 324962  
AMA 2007 2817+07 3215+02 3021-13 3126-26 303141 303450 313861  
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