039  
NZUS99 KBOU 121530  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0825 MST FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2025  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
SPECI KFNL 121518Z 12011KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 $  
METAR KFNL 121456Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP196 T00221011  
50009 $  
METAR KFNL 121356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T00111017 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KGXY 121456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M02/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP224 T10171028  
51008 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 121356Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM M04/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T10391056 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 121256Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM M04/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP221 T10391056  
FZRANO $  
 
METAR KBDU 121515Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 121455Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 121435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3014 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 121515Z AUTO 11003KT 8SM CLR 02/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 T00211014  
METAR KEIK 121455Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR M00/M02 A3014 RMK AO2  
T10021023  
METAR KEIK 121435Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR M03/M04 A3014 RMK AO2  
T10251041  
 
KBJC 121501Z 1215/1312 31011KT P6SM SCT180  
FM121700 28012KT P6SM SCT180  
FM121900 28014G25KT P6SM SCT180  
FM122300 28012KT P6SM SCT150  
FM130500 28012G22KT P6SM SCT120  
METAR KBJC 121448Z 32008KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3015  
METAR KBJC 121347Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3013  
METAR KBJC 121247Z 34010KT 10SM SKC 04/M03 A3012  
 
KDEN 121500Z 1215/1318 24009KT P6SM SCT220  
FM121900 28012G23KT P6SM SCT200  
FM122300 28010KT P6SM SCT180  
FM130200 24010KT P6SM SCT150  
FM131700 30013G21KT P6SM SCT120  
METAR KDEN 121453Z 21009KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 02/M05 A3013 RMK  
AO2 SLP176 T00221050 51015  
METAR KDEN 121353Z 13008KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 SCT220 01/M04 A3012 RMK  
AO2 SLP175 T00111044  
METAR KDEN 121253Z 18010KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 03/M04 A3011 RMK AO2  
SLP168 T00281039  
 
KBKF 120900Z 1209/1315 VRB06KT 9999 FEW140 SCT220 QNH2995INS  
TX12/1221Z TN00/1314Z  
METAR KBKF 121458Z 21005KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 04/M06 A3012 RMK AO2A  
SLP170 T00401063 51015  
METAR KBKF 121358Z 17006KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 03/M07 A3011 RMK AO2A  
SLP166 T00261070  
METAR KBKF 121258Z 14010KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 06/M07 A3009 RMK AO2A  
SLP151 T00591067  
 
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 121453Z 20006KT 10SM FEW120 FEW140 SCT220 04/M06 A3014 RMK  
AO2 SLP193 T00391056 51014  
METAR KAPA 121353Z 12007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 01/M06 A3012 RMK AO2  
SLP191 T00061056  
METAR KAPA 121253Z 18004KT 10SM BKN220 03/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T00281061  
 
METAR KMNH 121515Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 121455Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 121435Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3019 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 121515Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 01/M00 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 121455Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR M00/M01 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 121435Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 121515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN029 M01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 121455Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 121435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 121453Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T00111011 51017  
METAR KAKO 121353Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T10061017  
METAR KAKO 121253Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T00001011  
 
METAR KLIC 121455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T10331044 51016  
METAR KLIC 121355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T10391050  
METAR KLIC 121255Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T10441056  
 
METAR KHEQ 121515Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN020 02/00 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 121455Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM OVC020 01/00 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 121435Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM BKN022 01/00 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 121514Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 121454Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 121434Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 121515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC027 00/M01 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 121455Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC027 00/M01 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 121435Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC029 00/M02 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 121453Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T10111033 51018  
METAR KITR 121353Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T10561067  
METAR KITR 121253Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T10331050  
 
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 15:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8100 FT MSL...200/003  
8000 FT MSL...227/001  
7200 FT MSL...185/009  
7000 FT MSL...193/010  
 
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 121515Z AUTO 22011G22KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 121455Z AUTO 22012G27KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 121435Z AUTO 22013G23KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 121455Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T00491079 52020  
METAR KAFF 121355Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00481077  
METAR KAFF 121255Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00491076  
 
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 121454Z 00000KT 10SM BKN250 04/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T00441072 51022  
METAR KCOS 121354Z 10006KT 10SM BKN250 04/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00441083  
METAR KCOS 121254Z 00000KT 10SM OVC250 04/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T00441078  
 
METAR KFLY 121515Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 T00391067  
METAR KFLY 121455Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3021 RMK AO2  
T00441084  
METAR KFLY 121435Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3020 RMK AO2  
T00411081  
 
METAR KFCS 121455Z 26005KT 10SM BKN250 07/M08 A3016 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG  
ESTMD T00701082  
METAR KFCS 121355Z 26005KT 10SM BKN250 06/M08 A3014 RMK AO2A SLPNO  
ALSTG ESTMD T00571079  
METAR KFCS 121255Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3010 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG  
ESTMD T00791091  
 
KPUB 121120Z 1212/1312 09007KT P6SM BKN250  
FM121800 12008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM130200 30006KT P6SM SKC  
FM131000 30010KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KPUB 121453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP196 T00221033  
51027  
METAR KPUB 121353Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T00331050  
METAR KPUB 121253Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP176 T00061039  
 
METAR KTAD 121454Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00221078 53014  
METAR KTAD 121354Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T00111089  
METAR KTAD 121254Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T00171089  
 
METAR KLAA 121453Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T10221039 53024 $  
METAR KLAA 121353Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T10501061 $  
METAR KLAA 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T10391056 $  
 
METAR KSPD 121456Z AUTO 01003KT 05/M03 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP197 T00501028  
51025  
METAR KSPD 121356Z AUTO 32007KT 00/M06 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP193 T00001056  
METAR KSPD 121256Z AUTO 32007KT 02/M05 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP178 T00221050  
 
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 15:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...196/007  
7800 FT MSL...069/004  
7000 FT MSL...127/016  
6400 FT MSL...110/030  
6000 FT MSL...117/018  
5900 FT MSL...123/018  
5700 FT MSL...114/018  
 
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 121453Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP292  
T10441050 51007  
METAR KCAG 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP286  
T10441056  
METAR KCAG 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T10391050  
 
METAR KHDN 121456Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T10281050 50005 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 121356Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP279  
T10331056 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 121256Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T10391056 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KSBS 121515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M07 A3029 RMK AO1 T10671067  
METAR KSBS 121455Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR M08/M08 A3029 RMK AO1 T10771077  
METAR KSBS 121435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M08 A3029 RMK AO1 T10781078  
 
METAR KC07 121515Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 121455Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 121435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 121515Z AUTO 19014G19KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3024 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 121455Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3025 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 121435Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3025 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 121453Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T10391056 51008  
METAR KEEO 121353Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T10281056  
METAR KEEO 121253Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10331050  
 
METAR KGNB 121515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3036 RMK AO2  
T10851103  
METAR KGNB 121455Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3036 RMK AO2 T10811102  
METAR KGNB 121435Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3036 RMK AO2  
T10741097  
 
METAR K0CO 121515Z AUTO 31034G43KT M07/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K0CO 121455Z AUTO 31031G40KT CLR M07/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K0CO 121435Z AUTO 32030G41KT CLR M06/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KC99 121513Z AUTO 24009G19KT 10SM BKN032 M03/M10 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 121453Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM OVC032 M03/M09 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 121433Z AUTO 28011G25KT 10SM OVC032 M03/M09 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200  
FM122000 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130300 10005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 121453Z 05007KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP263 T00001028  
53004  
METAR KGJT 121353Z 10005KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10061022  
METAR KGJT 121253Z 09005KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T10061028  
 
KRIL 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB03KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200  
FM122000 14005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 121453Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T10331050 53010  
METAR KRIL 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T10391050  
METAR KRIL 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T10331044  
 
METAR K5SM 121511Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 121451Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 121431Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3042 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM122000 27007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130200 11005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 121456Z 10003KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP302 T10501061  
53010 $  
METAR KEGE 121356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP293 T10441067  
$  
METAR KEGE 121256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP288  
T10501067 FZRANO $  
 
KASE 121121Z 1212/1312 20007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM121800 33007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130200 20006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 121453Z 23003KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP273 T10611089  
51003  
METAR KASE 121353Z 21006KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T10501083  
METAR KASE 121253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T10611089  
 
METAR KLXV 121453Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T10391111 51004  
METAR KLXV 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10561106  
METAR KLXV 121253Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T10721122  
 
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 121515Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 T10261038  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 121455Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 T10391050  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 121435Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 T10411053  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 121121Z 1212/1312 16006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200  
FM121800 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 15006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 121453Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T10221056 50009  
METAR KMTJ 121353Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T10281050  
METAR KMTJ 121253Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T10221050  
 
METAR KGUC 121456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP390  
T11501167 51009 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 121356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M16/M17 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP380  
T11561172 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 121256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M16/M17 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP367  
T11561172 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 121515Z AUTO 28009G16KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 121455Z AUTO 27010G15KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 121435Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 121515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 T00001083  
METAR KAEJ 121455Z AUTO 30006KT 270V340 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3028 RMK AO2  
T00001084  
METAR KAEJ 121435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3028 RMK AO2  
T00001086  
 
METAR KANK 121515Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 T00161087  
$  
METAR KANK 121455Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 T00161089  
53002 $  
METAR KANK 121435Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 T00131088  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 121515Z AUTO 30030KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 121455Z AUTO 29029KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 121435Z AUTO 29025KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 121515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3035 RMK AO2 T10081043  
METAR KAIB 121455Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3035 RMK AO2  
T10121042  
METAR KAIB 121435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3035 RMK AO2  
T10201043  
 
KTEX 121121Z 1212/1312 13005KT P6SM SKC  
FM121900 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 14005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 121515Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 121455Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 121435Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 121515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 121455Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 121435Z AUTO 30015KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3032 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 121453Z AUTO 08007KT 9SM CLR M03/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T10331061 53009  
METAR KCEZ 121353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10391056  
METAR KCEZ 121253Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T10391061  
 
KDRO 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 18007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 04005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 121453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T10441050 53009  
METAR KDRO 121353Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T10331044  
METAR KDRO 121253Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10331050  
 
METAR KPSO 121515Z AUTO 19002KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 121455Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 121435Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 121515Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 121455Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 121435Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KALS 121452Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP284  
T10671089 53007  
METAR KALS 121352Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP287  
T11001117  
METAR KALS 121252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP273  
T10941106  
 
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 121453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T00221011 53012  
SPECI KPGA 121442Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 02/M02 A3026 RMK AO2  
T00171017  
SPECI KPGA 121426Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM HZ CLR 02/M01 A3026 RMK AO2  
T00221011  
 
METAR KRQE 121453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10501078 53009 $  
METAR KRQE 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T10611083 $  
METAR KRQE 121253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T10501083 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF (KFSX) 12/12/25 15:11 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10000 FT MSL...323/003  
9900 FT MSL...318/006  
9200 FT MSL...352/002  
9000 FT MSL...234/001  
8500 FT MSL...286/001  
7800 FT MSL...113/010  
 
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 121500Z 1215/1318 15007KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 32006KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 14006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 121454Z 15007KT 10SM FEW140 FEW250 03/M01 A3028 RMK AO2  
SLP250 ACSL DSNT NE T00331011 53003  
METAR KSLC 121354Z 13006KT 10SM FEW250 03/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T00281011  
METAR KSLC 121254Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP241 T00281011  
 
KVEL 121121Z 1212/1312 27005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200  
FM121800 14007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM130200 28005KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KVEL 121453Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T10281061 53008  
METAR KVEL 121353Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T10331061  
METAR KVEL 121253Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T10331056  
 
METAR KPUC 121453Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T10171078 53005  
METAR KPUC 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T10061083  
METAR KPUC 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00111072  
 
KCNY 121121Z 1212/1312 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM122000 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM130200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 121453Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T10281039 51009  
METAR KCNY 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T10331044  
METAR KCNY 121253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T10171033  
 
SALT LAKE CITY (KMTX) 12/12/25 15:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
22000 FT MSL...302/005  
20000 FT MSL...045/003  
19000 FT MSL...290/015  
17700 FT MSL...291/007  
17000 FT MSL...001/003  
16000 FT MSL...287/010  
15500 FT MSL...323/004  
13600 FT MSL...296/012  
13000 FT MSL...302/059  
12000 FT MSL...276/023  
9000 FT MSL...065/003  
9000 FT MSL...059/003  
8200 FT MSL...010/002  
8000 FT MSL...272/016  
7500 FT MSL...316/002  
6900 FT MSL...311/003  
6700 FT MSL...270/032  
6600 FT MSL...296/002  
 
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 121453Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T10061072 53005 $  
METAR KEVW 121353Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10061078 $  
METAR KEVW 121253Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T10061072 $  
 
KRKS 121120Z 1212/1312 25020G30KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121700 26017G26KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130300 25016KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRKS 121454Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T00111072 53005  
METAR KRKS 121354Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27033/1302 SLP223 T00391067  
METAR KRKS 121254Z AUTO 26026G35KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27037/1242 SLP218 T00501072  
 
KRWL 121120Z 1212/1312 23015G25KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200  
FM121700 25023G35KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150  
METAR KRWL 121453Z AUTO 23023G42KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 24044/1432 SLP184 T00391056 50000  
METAR KRWL 121353Z AUTO 20008G17KT 140V250 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3016 RMK AO2  
PK WND 25028/1259 SLP188 T00281056  
METAR KRWL 121253Z AUTO 22013G29KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 22029/1244 SLP182 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 121453Z AUTO 25018KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T00441061 58002  
METAR KLAR 121353Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23028/1254 SLP159 T00331067  
METAR KLAR 121253Z AUTO 24020G29KT 10SM FEW120 04/M07 A3012 RMK AO2  
PK WND 21034/1208 SLP161 T00391067  
 
KCYS 121306Z 1213/1312 18010KT P6SM BKN150 WS020/30035KT  
FM121700 25014G22KT P6SM FEW150  
FM130000 24011KT P6SM SCT150  
FM130300 27015G23KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KCYS 121453Z 20010KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T00111017 53004 $  
METAR KCYS 121353Z 19010KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T00061022 $  
METAR KCYS 121253Z 16004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP178 T10061028  
$  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 12/12/25 15:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...219/005  
17000 FT MSL...340/045  
15000 FT MSL...285/027  
14000 FT MSL...312/045  
13600 FT MSL...310/044  
13000 FT MSL...311/042  
12000 FT MSL...307/039  
11300 FT MSL...309/034  
11000 FT MSL...302/036  
10000 FT MSL...307/031  
10000 FT MSL...306/030  
9000 FT MSL...298/039  
9000 FT MSL...312/040  
8200 FT MSL...297/031  
8000 FT MSL...295/039  
7400 FT MSL...295/032  
7000 FT MSL...297/033  
6700 FT MSL...291/023  
6200 FT MSL...295/019  
6000 FT MSL...297/016  
5900 FT MSL...285/014  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 12/12/25 15:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
13000 FT MSL...299/047  
12000 FT MSL...300/048  
11700 FT MSL...296/051  
11000 FT MSL...297/048  
10500 FT MSL...293/051  
10000 FT MSL...292/037  
9500 FT MSL...283/059  
9000 FT MSL...275/038  
8600 FT MSL...263/029  
8000 FT MSL...256/026  
7900 FT MSL...239/022  
7300 FT MSL...230/018  
7000 FT MSL...230/025  
6700 FT MSL...222/024  
6500 FT MSL...221/024  
 
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 121515Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM OVC012 02/01 A3015 RMK AO2  
T00200010  
METAR KIBM 121455Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM OVC010 02/01 A3016 RMK AO2  
T00170010  
METAR KIBM 121435Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM OVC010 02/01 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00180013  
 
KSNY 121120Z 1212/1312 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200  
FM121500 12005KT P6SM BKN015  
FM121900 15008KT P6SM FEW025 SCT150  
FM130000 15007KT P6SM FEW030 BKN120  
SPECI KSNY 121507Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM SCT011 OVC017 01/M01 A3015 RMK AO2  
T00111006  
METAR KSNY 121453Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM BKN012 OVC018 01/M01 A3015 RMK AO2  
SLP210 T00061006 51020  
SPECI KSNY 121446Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM BKN012 OVC018 01/M01 A3014 RMK AO2  
T00061011  
 
METAR KOGA 121515Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM BKN017 OVC024 02/01 A3018 RMK AO2  
T00170005  
METAR KOGA 121455Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM BKN017 OVC022 01/00 A3017 RMK AO2  
T00130001  
METAR KOGA 121435Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT013 OVC022 01/00 A3016 RMK AO2  
T00100000  
 
METAR KIML 121453Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM BKN015 OVC026 M01/M01 A3017 RMK AO2  
SLP228 I3000 T10061011 51022  
SPECI KIML 121421Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM BKN026 M02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2  
T10171022  
METAR KIML 121353Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM FEW029 M02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP220  
I1000 T10221028  
 
KMCK 121337Z 1214/1312 34011KT 3SM BR BKN005  
TEMPO 1214/1215 6SM BR OVC010  
FM121500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN015  
FM122100 12007KT P6SM BKN005  
METAR KMCK 121453Z AUTO 24005KT 7SM OVC012 02/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T00220011 51017  
METAR KMCK 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC010 01/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T00110006  
SPECI KMCK 121351Z AUTO 27003KT 7SM OVC010 01/01 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 12/12/25 15:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...315/075  
17000 FT MSL...296/064  
16000 FT MSL...299/062  
15000 FT MSL...296/061  
14000 FT MSL...296/060  
13000 FT MSL...294/059  
12000 FT MSL...295/057  
11000 FT MSL...293/042  
10900 FT MSL...293/044  
10000 FT MSL...297/028  
9000 FT MSL...310/025  
8600 FT MSL...303/021  
8000 FT MSL...311/021  
7500 FT MSL...318/021  
7000 FT MSL...324/019  
6400 FT MSL...328/016  
6000 FT MSL...336/016  
5500 FT MSL...345/016  
5000 FT MSL...353/016  
4700 FT MSL...359/017  
4100 FT MSL...004/017  
4000 FT MSL...003/017  
3600 FT MSL...006/015  
3400 FT MSL...007/014  
 
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 121405Z 1214/1312 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250  
TEMPO 1215/1217 BKN015  
FM122000 17008KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KGLD 121453Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T10111028 51017  
METAR KGLD 121353Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T10281039  
METAR KGLD 121253Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T10281039  
 
KGCK 121223Z 1212/1312 32008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM121600 03009KT P6SM BKN010  
FM121900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020  
METAR KGCK 121454Z 01012KT 7SM CLR M01/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T10111028 51023  
METAR KGCK 121354Z 35009KT 7SM CLR M02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T10221033  
METAR KGCK 121254Z AUTO 01011KT 7SM CLR M02/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T10221033  
 
METAR KLBL 121456Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP232  
6//// T00001022 51045 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 121356Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T00001017 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 121256Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T00111017 FZRANO PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 121515Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3021 RMK AO2  
T00211027  
METAR KEHA 121455Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3020 RMK AO2  
T00091034  
METAR KEHA 121435Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3019 RMK AO2  
T00051036  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 12/12/25 15:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...323/012  
6000 FT MSL...003/009  
5100 FT MSL...323/003  
5000 FT MSL...024/004  
4300 FT MSL...083/004  
4000 FT MSL...021/005  
3200 FT MSL...047/013  
 
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 121453Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T00221017 51035  
METAR KGUY 121353Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T00171022  
METAR KGUY 121253Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T00441028  
 
KDHT 121140Z 1212/1312 35009KT P6SM SKC  
FM121600 04009KT P6SM FEW250  
FM130000 19008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 121453Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T00501044 53027  
METAR KDHT 121353Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T00221050  
 
AMARILLO (KAMA) 12/12/25 15:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...354/004  
13000 FT MSL...326/011  
12000 FT MSL...319/003  
11500 FT MSL...284/004  
11000 FT MSL...316/004  
10000 FT MSL...015/003  
9200 FT MSL...339/002  
9000 FT MSL...014/003  
8000 FT MSL...036/007  
8000 FT MSL...039/006  
7000 FT MSL...034/023  
6900 FT MSL...017/022  
6000 FT MSL...031/027  
5300 FT MSL...031/023  
5000 FT MSL...031/024  
4600 FT MSL...035/033  
4200 FT MSL...024/028  
4000 FT MSL...031/029  
4000 FT MSL...035/028  
 
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 121453Z 09005KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP263 T10171033  
53009  
METAR KFMN 121353Z 07004KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T10391050  
METAR KFMN 121253Z 07005KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP256 T10391050  
 
METAR KLVS 121453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T00281078 53016  
METAR KLVS 121353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T00671122  
METAR KLVS 121253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T00391111  
 
METAR KRTN 121453Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T00111083 53017  
METAR KRTN 121353Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T10391094  
METAR KRTN 121253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T10111094  
 
METAR KCAO 121455Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T00721061 51019  
METAR KCAO 121355Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T00501061  
METAR KCAO 121255Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T00391067  
 
ALBUQUERQUE (KABX) 12/12/25 15:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...079/015  
17100 FT MSL...067/006  
15000 FT MSL...272/019  
14800 FT MSL...273/021  
12000 FT MSL...067/008  
8400 FT MSL...065/008  
7600 FT MSL...302/007  
7000 FT MSL...065/014  
6500 FT MSL...345/008  
6300 FT MSL...346/008  
 
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 121200Z  
VALID 121800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3113+04 3022+00 3031-12 3031-27 292840 303150 303762  
BCE 9900+04 2905-14 3029-24 293641 282250 312460  
LND 3130+04 3129-01 3148-15 3157-28 306342 305852 306863  
RKS 2926 3027-02 3037-14 3145-27 304941 315052 305963  
GJT 3005+05 3016+01 3030-13 3126-27 303240 313450 304462  
FMN 3213+09 3108+04 3214-12 3012-26 312040 302450 313361  
ABQ 3505+09 3606+04 3510-12 3312-25 321540 321949 322560  
MBW 2938 3034-03 3161-15 3167-26 316341 325552 306564  
DEN 3128+06 3125+00 3143-14 3152-26 314841 305352 306462  
PUB 3211+07 3116+01 3132-13 3139-26 314141 314951 316262  
ALS 3410+03 3122-12 3126-26 313240 313550 314662  
TCC 0809 9900+08 2910+02 3209-12 3216-26 332440 322650 313661  
BFF 1811 2945+02 3045-04 3065-16 3172-27 318142 327853 307865  
GLD 2413 3032+04 3038-03 3052-15 3157-26 316142 316152 317164  
GCK 2609+08 2826+05 3035-01 3042-14 3042-25 304842 305552 316963  
GAG 9900+11 3410+05 3126+01 3124-13 2933-26 314042 304751 306161  
AMA 0810 9900+07 3318+02 3016-12 3124-26 312841 313450 303961  
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DATA BASED ON 121200Z  
VALID 130000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2913+04 3024+01 3130-13 3031-27 292540 282950 303462  
BCE 2808+04 2913-13 2934-24 273142 262750 281858  
LND 2926+04 3027-01 3146-13 3153-27 315842 306552 307064  
RKS 2833 2936-01 3141-12 3044-27 314941 305351 306063  
GJT 2909+05 3024+01 3033-13 3028-27 293040 293150 303462  
FMN 3214+09 3316+04 3016-13 3025-25 302740 292849 292759  
ABQ 3411+09 3210+04 3113-12 3015-25 302240 292649 292460  
MBW 2840 2836-03 3054-14 3056-26 305941 306251 306764  
DEN 2926+06 3027+01 3032-14 3043-27 305242 305752 296464  
PUB 2809+08 3022+02 3032-13 3038-26 304241 305151 305561  
ALS 2813+03 3026-13 2924-27 303240 303450 314461  
TCC 1807 2611+08 2911+02 3115-12 3114-26 302440 302950 313961  
BFF 2609 3140+01 3140-05 3064-15 3171-27 317642 318053 298564  
GLD 2524 3229+04 3034-01 3149-14 3055-27 305842 295653 307464  
GCK 2521+10 3119+05 3030+00 3045-14 3047-27 304442 304053 306762  
GAG 2410+11 2818+06 3221+00 2935-14 3135-26 303741 304651 305461  
AMA 1806 2811+08 3114+02 3122-12 3126-26 312941 303850 314261  
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DATA BASED ON 121200Z  
VALID 131200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3014+04 3226+01 3230-13 3232-27 312142 322051 303460  
BCE 3209+03 3116-12 3118-28 292642 283250 292957  
LND 3141+06 3133+01 3258-14 3154-27 285142 316553 307363  
RKS 2937 3141+01 3244-13 3243-28 304341 324352 305962  
GJT 2811+04 3022+01 3128-13 3227-28 312041 302650 303460  
FMN 3117+07 3021+03 3218-13 2936-25 293242 293550 293658  
ABQ 3015+08 3116+04 2923-13 3032-25 294541 305051 293858  
MBW 3047 2945-02 3162-14 2957-25 326241 316252 316462  
DEN 3040+09 3230+03 3132-14 3032-27 314741 325352 306262  
PUB 3315+09 3218+03 3036-13 3031-27 322641 303750 304960  
ALS 3128+03 3122-13 3126-28 303142 292850 304659  
TCC 2531 2622+11 2917+05 2921-13 3030-25 303641 292850 294159  
BFF 3236 3326-01 3045-04 3161-14 2962-26 327442 328752 318463  
GLD 3018 3024+04 2930-02 3054-14 2840-25 315142 316552 317063  
GCK 2525+11 2729+07 2830+00 2937-13 2938-26 314242 315552 306462  
GAG 2526+12 2530+07 2630+01 2936-12 2933-27 293741 304450 305261  
AMA 2523 2426+08 2721+04 3024-13 2926-27 292341 282650 284359  
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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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