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NZUS99 KBOU 011030
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0325 MST THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 010956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP130
T00111067 FZRANO $
METAR KFNL 010856Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00281083 56015 $
METAR KFNL 010756Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00391078 $
METAR KGXY 010956Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP161
T10391106 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 010856Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP167
T10331100 56014 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 010756Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP170
T10331100 FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 T10051071
METAR KLMO 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3000 RMK AO2
T10031074
METAR KLMO 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 T10071075
METAR KBDU 011015Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC240 M01/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 T10051057
METAR KEIK 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC240 00/M06 A2997 RMK AO2
T00021063
METAR KEIK 010935Z AUTO 19003KT 9SM OVC250 M00/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 T10021059
KBJC 010538Z 0106/0206 23006KT P6SM BKN220
FM011000 31006KT P6SM BKN130 OVC220
FM012000 07006KT P6SM SCT080 OVC120
FM020100 24006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN220
FM020500 31006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
METAR KBJC 011015Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 010955Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 010935Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3001 RMK AO2
KDEN 010920Z 0109/0212 21011KT P6SM BKN220
FM011600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT140 OVC220
FM011900 30006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN130 OVC220
FM012200 02007KT P6SM SCT080 OVC120
FM020100 13006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN220
FM020500 21007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
METAR KDEN 010953Z 23012KT 10SM BKN220 07/M09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00721094 $
METAR KDEN 010853Z COR 22010KT 10SM BKN220 07/M09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP112
T00671089 56016 $
METAR KDEN 010853Z 22010KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP112 T00671089
56016 $
KBKF 010900Z 0109/0215 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2989INS
BECMG 0120/0121 VRB06KT 9999 BKN090 QNH2985INS
BECMG 0202/0203 14010KT 9999 SCT090 QNH2973INS TX18/0121Z
TN04/0110Z
METAR KBKF 010758Z 20009KT 10SM BKN220 06/M10 A3000 RMK AO2A SLP116
T00641099
METAR KBKF 010658Z 20009KT 10SM BKN220 06/M10 A3001 RMK AO2A SLP123
T00601099 401881004
METAR KBKF 010858Z 19006KT 10SM BKN220 06/M10 A2999 RMK AO2A SLP112
T00571105 56015
KAPA 010538Z 0106/0206 16006KT P6SM BKN220
FM011300 20006KT P6SM SCT140 OVC220
FM011600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN130 OVC220
FM012100 09007KT P6SM SCT080 OVC120
FM020100 20007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN220
METAR KAPA 010953Z 22007KT 10SM BKN220 09/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP123
T00891117
METAR KAPA 010853Z 21008KT 10SM BKN220 06/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00561106 56016
METAR KAPA 010753Z 10004KT 10SM BKN220 05/M10 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00501100
METAR KMNH 011015Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 010955Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 010935Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 011015Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 010955Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 010935Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 011015Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 010955Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 010935Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 010953Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP119
T00671061
METAR KAKO 010853Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00721067 56021
METAR KAKO 010753Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00781067
METAR KLIC 010955Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP135
T10221072
METAR KLIC 010855Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP136
T10171078 56020
METAR KLIC 010755Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10221078
METAR KHEQ 011015Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 010955Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 010935Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 011019Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 010959Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 010939Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 011015Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 010955Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 010935Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 010953Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00331067
METAR KITR 010853Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00331067 56022
METAR KITR 010753Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00111072
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/01/2026
FORT COLLINS - 07:23:53 MST / 16:44:05 MST
DENVER - 07:20:58 MST / 16:46:08 MST
STERLING - 07:16:45 MST / 16:36:22 MST
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 01/01/26 10:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...274/038
25000 FT MSL...271/036
24000 FT MSL...257/041
22000 FT MSL...268/042
20000 FT MSL...305/033
19000 FT MSL...278/040
8000 FT MSL...215/001
8000 FT MSL...226/001
7000 FT MSL...191/010
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0617 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1116 PM MST WED DEC 31 2025
MODELS HAVE NORMAL DRAINAGE WINDS PROGGED UNTIL MID MORNING AND
SPEEDS WILL BE FAIRLY LIGHT. NORMAL DIURNAL PATTENS ARE EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE THE REST OF THE DAY. SATELLITE PICTURES AND CROSS
SECTIONS INDICATE THAT SKIES WILL BE BKN-OVC THROUGH THIS EVENING.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 011015Z AUTO 22010G16KT 10SM SCT120 02/M16 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 010955Z AUTO 22009G16KT 10SM SCT120 01/M16 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 010935Z AUTO 24008G16KT 10SM CLR 02/M16 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 010955Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00081085
METAR KAFF 010855Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT190 M01/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP151
T10131083 56015
KCOS 010530Z 0106/0206 05005KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
FM011000 01008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM012100 12007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM020200 01007KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCOS 010954Z 36007KT 10SM BKN180 OVC230 03/M07 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP143 T00281072 $
METAR KCOS 010854Z 01006KT 10SM BKN230 01/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00061072 56018 $
METAR KCOS 010754Z 06004KT 10SM BKN230 02/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00221078 $
METAR KFLY 011015Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 T00291073
METAR KFLY 010955Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3007 RMK AO2
T00341075
METAR KFLY 010935Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 T00401077
METAR KFCS 010955Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM SCT170 03/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00291091 $
METAR KFCS 010855Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM FEW170 OVC210 03/M09 A3004 RMK
AO2 SLP163 T00311086 57019 $
METAR KFCS 010755Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP170
T00281086 $
KPUB 010530Z 0106/0206 27005KT P6SM BKN200
FM011200 27006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM020200 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP145
T10061067 $
METAR KPUB 010853Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP152
T10061067 56019 $
METAR KPUB 010753Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10221078 $
METAR KTAD 010954Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00391083
METAR KTAD 010854Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP143
T00171089 56019
METAR KTAD 010754Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00061089
METAR KLAA 010953Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10391067 $
METAR KLAA 010853Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP162
T10391067 56017 $
METAR KLAA 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP167
T10331067 $
METAR KSPD 010956Z AUTO 24009KT 04/M07 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP130 T00391072
METAR KSPD 010856Z AUTO 25005KT 02/M08 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP140 T00221078
56016
METAR KSPD 010756Z AUTO 26004KT 03/M08 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP142 T00281078
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/01/2026
BURLINGTON - 07:08:58 MST / 16:36:37 MST
PUEBLO - 07:15:21 MST / 16:49:01 MST
LAMAR - 07:06:50 MST / 16:41:31 MST
PUEBLO (KPUX) 01/01/26 10:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
27000 FT MSL...278/041
25000 FT MSL...276/039
24000 FT MSL...277/039
23000 FT MSL...275/036
22000 FT MSL...278/033
21000 FT MSL...278/030
20000 FT MSL...266/030
19000 FT MSL...291/032
7700 FT MSL...275/001
7000 FT MSL...175/003
5900 FT MSL...240/011
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1023 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 322 AM MST THU JAN 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS AND MAINLY DRY WEATHER ARE EXPECTED AT ALL SITES
THIS FORECAST PERIOD. MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUD COVER WILL LOWER
THROUGHOUT TODAY, BUT AGAIN, REMAIN VFR. THERE IS A LOW CHANCE
FOR A SPRINKLE OR EVEN FLURRIES AT ALL SITES LATE THIS AFTERNOON
INTO THE EVENING. THINK THERE IS A HIGHER LIKELIHOOD FOR DRY
WEATHER, AND SO HAVE MAINTAINED DRY TAFS AT THIS TIME. IF THIS
PRECIPITATION WERE TO OCCUR, WILL NEED TO MONITOR THE
POSSIBILITY OF LOWER CEILINGS DEVELOPING ACROSS ALS LATER
TONIGHT. LIGHTER WINDS WILL PERSIST AT ALL SITES THIS PERIOD.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP256
T10831094
METAR KCAG 010853Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M08/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP255
T10781083 58001
METAR KCAG 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP261
T10781089
METAR KHDN 010956Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10331078 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 010856Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP247
T10391078 55003 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 010756Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10221072 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M07 A3020 RMK AO1 T10741074
METAR KSBS 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M07 A3020 RMK AO1 T10691069
METAR KSBS 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3020 RMK AO1 T10601060
METAR KC07 011015Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT120 M01/M08 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 010955Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 010935Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 011015Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3019 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 010955Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3020 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 010935Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3021 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10441067
METAR KEEO 010853Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP236
T10501072 55003
METAR KEEO 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10501078
METAR K20V 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 011015Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 T10901110
METAR KGNB 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M11 A3029 RMK AO2
T10961114
METAR KGNB 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 T10971115
METAR K0CO 011015Z AUTO 31022G28KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 010955Z AUTO 31018G26KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 010935Z AUTO 31021G26KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 011015Z AUTO 29026G36KT 10SM OVC110 00/M13 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 010954Z AUTO 29028G38KT 10SM OVC110 00/M13 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 010932Z AUTO 29024G39KT 10SM OVC110 00/M13 A3019 RMK AO2
KGJT 010520Z 0106/0206 35006KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
FM011300 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC040 PROB30 0114/0118 3SM
-SNRA BR OVC025
FM011800 VRB03KT 6SM -SHSNRA BKN030 OVC050 PROB30 0118/0122
3SM -SHRASN BR BKN020 OVC040
FM012200 34004KT 6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC025 PROB30 0122/0202 3SM
-SHRA BR OVC012
FM020200 VRB04KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 OVC040
METAR KGJT 010953Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM SCT120 01/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00061056
METAR KGJT 010853Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP234
T00001050 55005
METAR KGJT 010753Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP238
T10111056
KRIL 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB02KT P6SM SCT130 BKN250
FM011400 VRB03KT 6SM -SHSNRA BKN060 OVC130 PROB30 0114/0118
4SM -SHSNRA BR SCT015 OVC025
FM011800 VRB03KT 3SM -SHSNRA BR BKN025 OVC040 PROB30
0118/0124
2SM -SHRASN BR OVC015
FM020000 15005KT 1 1/2SM -SHRA BR BKN008 OVC045
METAR KRIL 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP246
T10391072
METAR KRIL 010853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP245
T10331072 55000
METAR KRIL 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP248
T10391078
METAR K5SM 011011Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 M01/M10 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 010951Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 M01/M10 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 010931Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 M01/M11 A3033 RMK AO2
KEGE 010520Z 0106/0206 09004KT P6SM FEW130 BKN250
FM011700 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 OVC060 PROB30 0117/0120 4SM
-SHRASN BR OVC025
FM012000 24005KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN030 OVC050 PROB30 0120/0124
2SM -SHRA BR OVC020
FM020000 24007KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC030
METAR KEGE 010956Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP276
T10781100 $
METAR KEGE 010856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP276
T10781100 55003 $
METAR KEGE 010756Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10721094 $
KASE 010520Z 0106/0206 10003KT P6SM FEW130 BKN250
FM011200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC110
FM011700 33003KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC050 PROB30 0117/0122 4SM
-SHSN BR OVC026
FM012200 31006KT 2SM -SHSNRA BR BKN020 OVC035 PROB30
0123/0205
1SM -SN BR BKN009 OVC017
METAR KASE 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP198
T10331078
METAR KASE 010853Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP202
T10441078 58006
METAR KASE 010753Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP204
T10391089
METAR KLXV 010953Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177
T10561128
METAR KLXV 010853Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP176
T10441128 56012
METAR KLXV 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197
T10721133
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/01/2026
RANGELY - 07:37:18 MST / 17:00:20 MST
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:33:27 MST / 17:02:23 MST
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:30:39 MST / 16:51:19 MST
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 01/01/26 10:11 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...241/048
26000 FT MSL...246/037
25000 FT MSL...245/034
24000 FT MSL...247/032
22000 FT MSL...247/026
21300 FT MSL...248/025
20000 FT MSL...250/025
19000 FT MSL...247/024
19000 FT MSL...248/024
18000 FT MSL...245/023
17100 FT MSL...241/022
17000 FT MSL...241/021
16000 FT MSL...238/019
15600 FT MSL...232/019
15000 FT MSL...233/017
14400 FT MSL...237/015
14000 FT MSL...248/015
13300 FT MSL...258/015
13000 FT MSL...251/017
12500 FT MSL...276/009
12000 FT MSL...243/026
11700 FT MSL...248/018
11100 FT MSL...242/025
11000 FT MSL...238/017
10200 FT MSL...244/021
10100 FT MSL...218/015
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1015 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 951 PM MST WED DEC 31 2025
EXPECT VFR CONDITIONS WITH INCREASING MID LEVEL CLOUDS MOVING
IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST THROUGH 09Z. THEREAFTER SNOW SHOWERS
BEGIN AT KTEX AND KDRO SPREADING TO THE NORTHEAST REACHING KASE
AND KHDN BY 18Z WITH CONDITIONS DETERIORATING TO MVFR AND IFR
WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF ONSET, BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS. WARM AIR
MOVING IN WILL LIFT SNOW LEVELS ABOVE 8,000 FT AFTER 18Z WITH
RAIN IN THE LOWER VALLEYS AND RAIN-SNOW MIX AT THE MOUNTAIN
SITES THROUGH THE DAY. IMPROVEMENT IS NOT LIKELY TO COME UNTIL
LATER IN THE DAY ON FRIDAY.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 M01/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 T10131081
METAR KAJZ 010955Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM SCT110 M01/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 T10131081
METAR KAJZ 010935Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 T10191083
KMTJ 010520Z 0106/0206 13006KT P6SM FEW140 BKN250
FM011200 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC060 PROB30 0115/0118 4SM
-SHSNRA BR BKN035 OVC050
FM011800 00000KT 4SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC050 PROB30 0119/0124 2SM
-SHRA BKN022 OVC035
FM020000 VRB04KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN020 OVC040
METAR KMTJ 010953Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW070 OVC100 M02/M07 A3024 RMK
AO2 SLP227 T10171067
METAR KMTJ 010853Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP229
T10331078 56003
METAR KMTJ 010753Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10331083
METAR KGUC 010956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 M10/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP300
T11001111 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 010856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP311
T11111122 55003 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 010756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP315
T11061122 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 011015Z AUTO 26009KT 230V290 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 010955Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 T10061110
METAR KAEJ 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 T10051111
METAR KAEJ 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3020 RMK AO2 T10011113
METAR KANK 011015Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM FEW130 02/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 T00231107
$
METAR KANK 010955Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM FEW170 02/M11 A3016 RMK AO2
T00221106 $
METAR KANK 010935Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM SCT170 SCT230 02/M11 A3016 RMK
AO2 T00201106 $
METAR KMYP 011015Z AUTO 29027KT 10SM SCT100 M02/M11 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 010955Z AUTO 29026KT 10SM SCT120 M02/M11 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 010935Z AUTO 29026KT 10SM SCT120 M02/M11 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 01/M06 A3027 RMK
AO2 T00061062
METAR KAIB 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 01/M06 A3027 RMK AO2
T00051060
METAR KAIB 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 01/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 T00101060
KTEX 010520Z 0106/0206 13004KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM011100 14005KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC100 PROB30 0112/0115 4SM
-SHSN BR SCT025 OVC035
FM011500 16005KT 3SM -SHSNRA BR BKN015 OVC025
FM011800 27005KT 2SM -SHRASN BR SCT008 OVC020 PROB30
0118/0124
1SM -SHSN BR OVC008
FM020000 28004KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BR OVC007 PROB30
0200/0206 2SM
-SHSNRA BKN005 OVC015
METAR KTEX 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 03/M07 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 010955Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM OVC050 03/M08 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT024 BKN050 OVC055 02/M11 A3030
RMK AO2
METAR K04V 011015Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM SCT120 00/M07 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 010955Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM SCT120 00/M07 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 010935Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 010953Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC055 01/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 UPB37E49
SLP232 P0000 T00061039
METAR KCEZ 010853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 01/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP227
T00061050 55008
METAR KCEZ 010753Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC080 01/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP229
T00111056
KDRO 010520Z 0106/0206 34003KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM011000 04002KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
FM011300 04003KT P6SM VCSH BKN045 OVC150 PROB30 0115/0119 2SM
-SHSNRA BR BKN025 OVC035
FM011900 VRB03KT 4SM -SHRASN BR SCT008 OVC020 PROB30
0119/0124
1 1/2SM -SHRA BR OVC008
FM020000 VRB04KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT008 BKN015
METAR KDRO 010953Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM OVC060 02/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00171044
METAR KDRO 010853Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM FEW075 OVC090 01/M05 A3026 RMK
AO2 SLP237 T00061050 57005
METAR KDRO 010753Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM BKN100 M01/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP245
T10061050
METAR KPSO 011015Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC055 00/M05 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 010955Z AUTO 35001KT 10SM FEW042 OVC065 00/M04 A3029 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 010935Z AUTO 22002KT 10SM BKN065 OVC080 01/M05 A3029 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 011015Z AUTO 25013G16KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 M03/M10 A3038
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 010955Z AUTO 25014G20KT 10SM SCT055 SCT065 BKN110 M03/M10
A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 010935Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM SCT038 BKN075 OVC085 M03/M09 A3039
RMK AO2
KALS 010530Z 0106/0206 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
FM010900 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KALS 010952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 M06/M10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP222
T10561100
METAR KALS 010852Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10721106 56008
METAR KALS 010752Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10671111
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/01/2026
VAIL - 07:26:17 MST / 16:51:59 MST
DURANGO - 07:25:38 MST / 17:04:44 MST
ALAMOSA - 07:18:09 MST / 16:56:14 MST
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 01/01/26 10:11 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...241/048
26000 FT MSL...246/037
25000 FT MSL...245/034
24000 FT MSL...247/032
22000 FT MSL...247/026
21300 FT MSL...248/025
20000 FT MSL...250/025
19000 FT MSL...247/024
19000 FT MSL...248/024
18000 FT MSL...245/023
17100 FT MSL...241/022
17000 FT MSL...241/021
16000 FT MSL...238/019
15600 FT MSL...232/019
15000 FT MSL...233/017
14400 FT MSL...237/015
14000 FT MSL...248/015
13300 FT MSL...258/015
13000 FT MSL...251/017
12500 FT MSL...276/009
12000 FT MSL...243/026
11700 FT MSL...248/018
11100 FT MSL...242/025
11000 FT MSL...238/017
10200 FT MSL...244/021
10100 FT MSL...218/015
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1015 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 951 PM MST WED DEC 31 2025
EXPECT VFR CONDITIONS WITH INCREASING MID LEVEL CLOUDS MOVING
IN FROM THE SOUTHWEST THROUGH 09Z. THEREAFTER SNOW SHOWERS
BEGIN AT KTEX AND KDRO SPREADING TO THE NORTHEAST REACHING KASE
AND KHDN BY 18Z WITH CONDITIONS DETERIORATING TO MVFR AND IFR
WITHIN A FEW HOURS OF ONSET, BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS. WARM AIR
MOVING IN WILL LIFT SNOW LEVELS ABOVE 8,000 FT AFTER 18Z WITH
RAIN IN THE LOWER VALLEYS AND RAIN-SNOW MIX AT THE MOUNTAIN
SITES THROUGH THE DAY. IMPROVEMENT IS NOT LIKELY TO COME UNTIL
LATER IN THE DAY ON FRIDAY.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060 OVC080
FM010900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT050 OVC080 PROB30 0109/0115 -SHRA
BKN040
FM012000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 0202/0206 -SHRA
METAR KPGA 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA BKN037 OVC050 02/00 A3024 RMK
AO2 SLP240 P0002 T00220000 $
METAR KPGA 010853Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM -RA OVC070 03/01 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP237 P0001 60004 T00280006 58010 $
METAR KPGA 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC065 03/00 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP240 P0003 T00330000 $
METAR KRQE 010953Z AUTO 20003KT 7SM -RA OVC050 02/01 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP203 P0002 T00170011 $
METAR KRQE 010853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC045 03/01 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP199 P0000 60001 T00280006 58001 $
METAR KRQE 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN033 OVC047 02/00 A3028
RMK AO2 RAB04 SLP209 P0001 T00220000 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0905 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION...THURSDAY 01/06Z THROUGH FRIDAY 02/06Z
CIGS DESCENDING
FROM SW TO NE OVERNIGHT, BECOMING AREAS MVFR/IFR IN -SHRA/SHRA/BR.
WORST CONDITIONS OVER AND JUST SW OF HIGHER TERRAIN. CONDITIONS
MARGINALLY IMPROVING THURSDAY AFTERNOON. SFC WINDS NOT ANTICIPATED
TO IMPACT FLIGHT OPERATIONS, BUT WILL MIX OUT IN PLACES THURSDAY
AFTERNOON TO W-SW5-15KTS.
OUTLOOK...FRIDAY 02/06Z THROUGH SUNDAY 04/06Z...POCKETS OF MVFR/IFR
IN -SHRA/SHRA/BR WILL PERSIST THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT, THEN BECOMING
VFR FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD. DAYTIME SFC WINDS SW5-15KTS
FRIDAY AND SATURDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 010903Z 0109/0212 14005KT 6SM HZ BKN070
FM011200 14006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC060
FM011900 16006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN060
TEMPO 0119/0123 32004KT
FM020200 15006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC050
METAR KSLC 010954Z 00000KT 7SM FEW110 OVC140 01/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP209
T00061022
METAR KSLC 010854Z 00000KT 6SM BR BKN110 OVC160 00/M02 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP201 T00001022 58006
METAR KSLC 010754Z 00000KT 6SM BR BKN160 00/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP215
T00001022
KVEL 010520Z 0106/0206 00000KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
FM011200 27002KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC060 PROB30 0114/0118 5SM
-SHSN BR BKN025 OVC035
FM011800 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 PROB30 0118/0124 4SM
-SHSN
BR BKN015 OVC020
FM020000 00000KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 BKN040 PROB30
0200/0206 4SM
-SHRASN BR OVC010
METAR KVEL 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP240
T10221061
METAR KVEL 010853Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP244
T10331072 56010
METAR KVEL 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP251
T10391072
METAR KPUC 010953Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM FEW045 OVC055 01/M05 A3020 RMK
AO2 SLP242 T00111050
METAR KPUC 010853Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC080 01/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP245
T00111067 56004
METAR KPUC 010753Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN100 00/M05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP247
T00001050
KCNY 010520Z 0106/0206 24004KT P6SM SCT120 OVC200
FM011100 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC100 PROB30 0111/0114 4SM
-SHSNRA BR BKN025 OVC040
FM011400 00000KT 4SM -SHSNRA BR BKN025 OVC040 PROB30
0114/0119
2SM -SHSN BR OVC010
FM011900 VRB04KT 6SM -SHRASN SCT010 OVC025 PROB30
0120/0124
4SM -SHRA OVC010
FM020000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 OVC030 PROB30
0200/0206 4SM
-SHRASN OVC010
METAR KCNY 010953Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 01/M06 A3022 RMK
AO2 SLP240 T00111061
METAR KCNY 010853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 00/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP238
T00001056 55004
METAR KCNY 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 00/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP236
T00001061
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2305 UTC WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31, 2025
AVIATION...KSLC
A WEATHER SYSTEM WILL RESULT IN FAVORABLE RAIN
CHANCES SETTING IN AFTER AROUND 09Z THU. A LOW BUT NONZERO CHANCE
(~5-10%) OF PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN/DRIZZLE IS NOTED THROUGH THE
MORNING HOURS. AROUND A 30-50% CHANCE OF PERIODS OF MVFR CIGS IS
EXPECTED THROUGH THE PRECIP, BUT PREVAILING MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION.
DESPITE THE SYSTEM, WINDS WILL LIKELY REMAIN FAIRLY LIGHT (LESS THAN
10 KTS) WITH NEAR TYPICAL DIURNAL DIRECTIONAL SHIFTS.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
UNSETTLED PATTERN WILL BEGIN
OVERNIGHT INTO THE NEW YEAR WITH PRECIPITATION SPREADING ACROSS THE
AREA FROM SOUTH TO NORTH. SNOW LEVELS WILL START AROUND 5000-7000
FT, BUT INCREASE QUICKLY. THAT SAID, VALLEY AREAS WITH LOW LEVEL
THERMAL INVERSIONS AND OTHER WELL SHADED/SHELTERED AREAS WILL SEE A
LOW END CHANCE (~5-15%) OF PERIODS OF FREEZING RAIN/DRIZZLE.
OVERALL, MOST TERMINALS OUTSIDE OF HIGHEST ELEVATIONS WILL SEE RAIN,
WITH PERIODS OF MVFR CIGS.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 010537Z 0106/0206 18005KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150
FM010900 20005KT P6SM BKN050 OVC100
FM011200 22007KT 4SM -RASN BKN015 OVC025
FM011900 23012G20KT 4SM -RA BKN015 OVC025=
METAR KEVW 010953Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 02/M08 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLP179 T00171083 $
METAR KEVW 010853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 M01/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP182
T10061094 56009 $
METAR KEVW 010753Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00061100 $
KRKS 010520Z 0106/0206 16005KT P6SM BKN200
FM011700 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 OVC100
FM011900 27006KT 3SM -RASN BKN020 OVC030
FM020300 26011KT 4SM -RASN SCT008 OVC015
METAR KRKS 010954Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM BKN100 M03/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP198
T10281117
METAR KRKS 010854Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP187
T10061117 56007
METAR KRKS 010754Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP197
T10171117
KRWL 010520Z 0106/0206 23012KT P6SM FEW250
FM011000 23013G22KT P6SM OVC200
FM012000 23020G30KT P6SM -RASN OVC070
FM012200 23020G30KT 6SM -RASN OVC040
FM020400 22021G30KT P6SM OVC020
METAR KRWL 010953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00171089
METAR KRWL 010853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP172 T00221094
55005
METAR KRWL 010753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00221100
KLAR 010520Z 0106/0206 22012KT P6SM FEW250
FM011600 22010G20KT P6SM SCT200
FM012000 24015G25KT P6SM VCSH OVC100
FM012300 24010KT 6SM -RASN OVC080
FM020200 24011KT P6SM OVC070
METAR KLAR 010953Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00331094
METAR KLAR 010853Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00111094 56008
METAR KLAR 010753Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00281094
KCYS 010530Z 0106/0206 21011KT P6SM FEW250
FM011100 27017G25KT P6SM SCT250
FM020000 27010KT P6SM OVC100
FM020500 24010KT P6SM OVC080
METAR KCYS 010953Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP112
T00501106 $
METAR KCYS 010853Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00721100 56013 $
METAR KCYS 010753Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00561106 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 01/01/26 10:09 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...282/046
26000 FT MSL...263/045
25000 FT MSL...189/005
22000 FT MSL...263/002
20000 FT MSL...244/010
19000 FT MSL...222/007
18000 FT MSL...204/007
17000 FT MSL...229/009
16000 FT MSL...271/009
15000 FT MSL...283/008
14000 FT MSL...264/011
13600 FT MSL...270/012
13000 FT MSL...295/015
12000 FT MSL...280/019
11300 FT MSL...281/017
11000 FT MSL...276/022
10000 FT MSL...293/017
10000 FT MSL...279/021
9000 FT MSL...293/023
8000 FT MSL...263/017
7400 FT MSL...271/018
7000 FT MSL...288/019
6700 FT MSL...268/016
6200 FT MSL...299/011
6000 FT MSL...280/007
6000 FT MSL...274/007
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 01/01/26 10:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...270/009
14100 FT MSL...240/006
14000 FT MSL...266/008
13000 FT MSL...270/006
12000 FT MSL...264/008
11700 FT MSL...282/009
11000 FT MSL...293/028
10000 FT MSL...297/025
9000 FT MSL...291/033
8600 FT MSL...280/027
8000 FT MSL...281/030
7900 FT MSL...295/014
7400 FT MSL...296/019
7000 FT MSL...273/022
6700 FT MSL...268/017
6600 FT MSL...273/013
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1028 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 321 AM MST THU JAN 1 2026
THE DAY WILL START DRY ALTHOUGH CLOUDS WILL THICKEN AND LOWER AS
A PACIFIC WEATHER SYSTEM MOVES IN FROM THE SOUTH AND WEST. SNOW
SHOULD BREAK OUT ACROSS MOST OF THE WESTERN TERMINALS STARTING
AT AROUND 22Z. SNOW LEVELS WILL GENERALLY RUN AROUND 6500 FEET,
MEANING MOST PRECIPITATION WOULD BE IN THE FORM OF SNOW IN
VICINITY OF KRKS, KPNA AND KBPI. THE MOST PROBLEMATIC LOCATION
LOOKS TO BE KJAC, WITH THE ELEVATION OF 6400 FEET PUTTING IT
RIGHT NEAR THE RAIN AND SNOW LINE. FOR NOW, WE HAVE GONE WITH
RAIN AND SNOW ALTHOUGH ACCUMULATING SNOW IS NOT LIKELY. THE MAIN
HAZARD FROM AVIATION WEST OF THE DIVIDE WOULD LIKELY BE LOW
CEILINGS THAT WILL LIKELY BECOME MVFR TO IFR AT MOST TAF SITES
AFTER 22Z ALONG WITH FREQUENT MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS.
AREAS EAST OF THE DIVIDE SHOULD REMAIN LARGELY VFR. THERE IS
AROUND 1 IN 4 CHANCE THAT A SHOWER COULD BLOW OVER THE
MOUNTAINS, MOST LIKELY AT KCPR AND KLND. CONFIDENCE IS NOT HIGH
ENOUGH TO PREVAIL, SO WE HAVE GONE WITH VICINITY SHOWERS. WIND
SHOULD REMAIN UNDER 12 KNOTS AT MOST TAF SITES, ALTHOUGH A GUSTY
SOUTHWEST WIND IN VICINITY OF KCPR SHOULD SEE GUSTS TO 25 TO 30
KNOTS THROUGH THE PERIOD.
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0906 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1030 PM MST WED DEC 31 2025
VFR CONDITIONS WILL LAST THROUGH TOMORROW AFTERNOON. AFTER 18Z
KRWL AND KLAR WILL START TO SEE THE CELINGS LOWER WITH A
RAIN/SNOW MIX STARTING AFTER 20Z. KRWL MAY START HAVING CELINGS
DROP INTO THE MVFR CATEGORY AFTER 00Z AND KLAR MAY DROP INTO
MVFR CATEGORY BY 06Z AT THE END OF THIS TAF PERIOD. THE SHOWERS
MAY PUSH AS FAR EAST AS KCYS AFTER 00Z BUT NOT ENOUGH CONFIDENCE
TO PUT INTO THE TAF THIS PERIOD.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 011015Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2995 RMK AO2
T10101084
METAR KIBM 010955Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2997 RMK AO2
T10151089
METAR KIBM 010935Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2997 RMK AO2
T10151088
KSNY 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM010700 23009KT P6SM FEW250
FM011600 30010G20KT P6SM SCT200
FM012200 33011KT P6SM OVC190
FM020500 28005KT P6SM OVC070
METAR KSNY 010953Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP126
T10061094
METAR KSNY 010853Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP129
T10171100 56021
METAR KSNY 010753Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137
T10331100
METAR KOGA 011015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2993 RMK AO2
T10661094
METAR KOGA 010955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A2993 RMK AO2
T10741103
METAR KOGA 010935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2995 RMK AO2
T10651094
METAR KIML 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP146
T10441094
METAR KIML 010853Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10501094 56019
METAR KIML 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP155
T10221089
KMCK 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10561083 $
METAR KMCK 010853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP167
T10611089 56010 $
METAR KMCK 010753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10391083 $
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1024 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1134 PM CST WED DEC 31 2025
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH THURSDAY
EVENING. OUTSIDE OF SOME HIGH CLOUDS, SKIES WILL REMAIN CLEAR. WINDS
WILL GENERALLY REMAIN UNDER 10 KNOTS AS WELL. ACROSS NORTHERN
NEBRASKA, EXPECT SOME PATCHY TO AREAS OF DENSE FOG THROUGH SUNRISE
WITH VISIBILITIES DROPPING DOWN TO 1/2 MILE AT TIMES. FOG
DEVELOPMENT WILL REMAIN NORTH OF KLBF IMPACTING ONLY KVTN. FOG
DISSIPATES BY MID-MORNING WITH PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES AND VFR CEILINGS
RETURNING.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGLD 010953Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00221072
METAR KGLD 010853Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00281067 56019
METAR KGLD 010753Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP146
T00111072
KGCK 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM011700 19007KT P6SM BKN190
METAR KGCK 010954Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP158
T10281072
METAR KGCK 010854Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP156
T10111061 56011
METAR KGCK 010754Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00001061
METAR KLBL 010956Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10111067 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 010856Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168
6//// T10061061 56010 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 010756Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00001067 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 011015Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3004 RMK AO2
T00561074
METAR KEHA 010955Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3005 RMK AO2
T00531075
METAR KEHA 010935Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3005 RMK AO2
T00491076
GOODLAND (KGLD) 01/01/26 10:17 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...291/052
22000 FT MSL...305/052
19000 FT MSL...317/002
17000 FT MSL...283/002
16000 FT MSL...262/003
15000 FT MSL...255/002
14000 FT MSL...305/015
13000 FT MSL...198/002
11500 FT MSL...339/013
11000 FT MSL...183/007
10000 FT MSL...331/009
9200 FT MSL...343/011
9000 FT MSL...202/002
8000 FT MSL...169/013
8000 FT MSL...179/012
6200 FT MSL...252/006
5000 FT MSL...224/015
4700 FT MSL...226/011
4200 FT MSL...235/015
4000 FT MSL...223/012
4000 FT MSL...228/010
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 01/01/26 10:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
5100 FT MSL...165/006
4300 FT MSL...181/003
4000 FT MSL...334/007
3800 FT MSL...116/008
3200 FT MSL...056/007
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0921 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 215 AM MST THU JAN 1 2026
GLD: VFR CONDITIONS AND LIGHT/VARIABLE WINDS WILL RULE THROUGH
THE TAF PERIOD, WITH CEILINGS CONFINED TO CIRRUS AT OR ABOVE
13,000 FT AGL.
MCK: AT 0915 UTC THIS MORNING, THE SOUTHWESTERN PERIPHERY OF
ONGOING LIFR-IFR CEILINGS/FOG IN CENTRAL NEBRASKA WAS LOCATED
NEAR LEXINGTON (KLXN) AND HOLDREGE (KHDE), OR ~50 NAUTICAL MILES
ENE AND NE OF THE MCCOOK TERMINAL. CURRENT AND RECENT RUNS OF
HIGH RESOLUTION GUIDANCE CONTINUE TO SUGGEST THAT SUB-VFR
CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN AT LEAST ~40 NAUTICAL MILES EAST OF THE
MCCOOK TERMINAL. WITH THE ABOVE IN MIND, VFR CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO RULE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.. WITH CEILINGS CONFINED
TO CIRRUS AT OR ABOVE ~15,000 FT AGL. WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT
AND VARIABLE THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1025 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 425 AM CST THU JAN 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DOMINATE THE TAF PERIOD. IN THE FIRST
COUPLE HOURS OF THE PERIOD HYS MAY SEE SOME FOG AND LOWERED
VISIBILITIES, BUT ENSEMBLE CHANCES REMAIN AROUND 15%. OTHERWISE
WINDS WILL BE MOSTLY LIGHT (<10 KTS) AND VARIABLE. SOME CLOUD COVER
IS EXPECTED TO MOVE IN AROUND 16Z, BUT CEILINGS ARE FORECAST TO BE
TOO HIGH TO IMPACT FLIGHT CONDITIONS.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM011800 19010KT P6SM BKN190
FM020000 VRB05KT P6SM OVC200=
METAR KGUY 010953Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 02/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP146
T00171072 $
METAR KGUY 010853Z AUTO 25005KT CLR M02/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP152
T10171078 56012 $
METAR KGUY 010753Z AUTO 23006KT CLR M02/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156
T10171078 $
KDHT 010520Z 0106/0206 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM011700 23010KT P6SM BKN230
FM020000 30007KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KDHT 010953Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP161
T10111083
METAR KDHT 010853Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00061083 56014
METAR KDHT 010753Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00061083
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0520 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1111 PM CST WED DEC 31 2025
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH AT LEAST THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS
WILL BE AROUND 10 KTS DURING THE DAY BEFORE WEAKENING AGAIN IN THE
EVENING.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 010533Z 0106/0206 VRB05KT P6SM BKN110
FM010800 07005KT P6SM BKN060
FM011000 08005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN035 PROB30 0112/0116 3SM
-RASN SCT010 OVC020
FM012000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT020 BKN035
FM020100 VRB03KT P6SM SCT020 BKN035
METAR KFMN 010953Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM -RA OVC050 02/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP250 P0001 T00171017
METAR KFMN 010853Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM -RA OVC065 02/M06 A3026 RMK AO2
RAB43 SLP244 P0000 60000 T00221056 55005
METAR KFMN 010753Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM SCT075 OVC095 03/M07 A3026 RMK
AO2 SLP245 T00281067
METAR KLVS 010953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 04/M12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
T00441122 $
METAR KLVS 010853Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00501128 58013 $
METAR KLVS 010753Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00561122 $
METAR KRTN 010953Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00061083
METAR KRTN 010853Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00061089 56012
METAR KRTN 010753Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00111089
METAR KCAO 010955Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00501089
METAR KCAO 010855Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00441094 56014
METAR KCAO 010755Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00721094
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0856 UTC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1033 PM MST WED DEC 31 2025
CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD NORTHEASTWARD WITH CLOUD BASES
LOWERING IN HEIGHT INTO THURSDAY MORNING ALONG WITH SPOTTY TO
SCATTERED RAIN AND SNOW SHOWERS EVENTUALLY DEVELOPING OVER WESTERN
AND CENTRAL PARTS OF THE STATE. PERIODIC MVFR CONDITIONS
(CEILINGS AT OR LESS THAN 3,000 FT AND/OR VISIBILITY AT OR LESS
THAN 5 MILES) WILL BE COMMON OVER WESTERN TO NORTH CENTRAL
PORTIONS OF NEW MEXICO, ESPECIALLY IN THE PRE-DAWN TO LATE MORNING
HOURS, WITH SPOTTY IFR CONDITIONS (CEILINGS LESS THAN 1,000 FT
AND/OR VISIBILITY LESS THAN 3 MILES) OVER NORTHWESTERN PARTS OF
THE STATE DURING THIS TIME. ALSO, WINDS WILL INCREASE IN THE
EASTERN HALF OF THE STATE THURSDAY AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO
40 KT BEING CONCENTRATED OVER THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN INTO THE
EAST CENTRAL PLAINS. WINDS WILL REDUCE IN SPEED AROUND SUNSET
THURSDAY WHILE SHOWERS REDUCE IN COVERAGE, BUT PERSIST OVER
NORTHWESTERN NEW MEXICO THROUGH THE EVENING.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 010000Z
VALID 010600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2114+05 2316+00 2416-13 2421-24 254038 254249 255160
BCE 2022+00 2020-12 2034-23 213437 214847 226260
LND 2912+08 2814+01 2727-14 2839-25 295440 286949 287861
RKS 2511 2512+00 2724-13 2736-23 285139 285849 276961
GJT 2109+04 2316+01 2616-12 2523-23 264437 264548 265959
FMN 2609+06 2516+02 2318-11 2628-22 253937 254547 255859
ABQ 2819+08 2722+03 2523-12 2522-22 253736 254746 256359
MBW 2735 2819+01 2925-14 2941-25 306340 297750 298861
DEN 2311+07 2709+01 3029-12 2945-23 296039 296848 298160
PUB 2012+07 2711+01 2928-11 3041-23 295837 286248 287660
ALS 2511+02 2824-11 2830-23 284837 275147 276159
TCC 3507 9900+09 2910+04 2928-10 3029-23 284836 285447 287559
BFF 2830 2721+06 2926-01 3130-15 3047-27 317840 309250 790561
GLD 2709 3222+05 3118+00 3031-14 3047-25 317539 308550 800260
GCK 3410+10 3520+06 3518+00 2931-12 3047-24 317639 308449 309959
GAG 3312+11 3218+07 3213+00 2926-12 3144-24 317439 308148 308959
AMA 0506 3308+08 2914+02 2931-10 3142-22 305637 306647 298359
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DATA BASED ON 010000Z
VALID 011200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1908 2215+03 2116-03 2226-12 2326-23 222939 224450 236562
BCE 2330-02 2123-12 2132-23 204039 205850 207162
LND 2809+06 2912+00 2626-14 2736-25 284939 275750 265861
RKS 2717 2619-01 2622-13 2632-24 273839 264950 266361
GJT 2212+02 2518-01 2322-12 2529-23 244038 245049 245561
FMN 2708+04 2520+00 2322-12 2335-21 233937 234748 235160
ABQ 2715+07 2323+00 2428-11 2432-21 234137 234647 236159
MBW 2731 2925-01 2832-14 2842-24 295639 285949 276860
DEN 3011+08 3013+02 2828-12 2737-23 285138 275948 276561
PUB 2719+08 2918+03 2825-11 2734-23 275037 275748 276160
ALS 2820+02 2627-11 2729-22 264237 265048 256060
TCC 2308 2614+09 2825+04 2629-10 2727-22 264637 265147 266459
BFF 3228 2920+07 2926+00 3040-14 3053-24 296240 297850 288761
GLD 2424 2621+07 2820+00 3037-13 2953-23 306339 297049 298260
GCK 2506+11 2914+07 2816+00 3037-12 3050-23 306438 297348 297960
GAG 3007+11 3009+06 3105+00 3038-10 3048-22 306537 297247 297959
AMA 1707 3111+08 3025+03 2933-10 2732-23 285237 285747 287159
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DATA BASED ON 010000Z
VALID 020000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2012 2420+00 2433-05 2428-14 2230-27 202743 192153 222658
BCE 2428-05 2440-15 2335-27 223244 233551 244256
LND 2416+02 2516-03 2525-14 2522-25 242541 232852 243663
RKS 2516 2626-04 2629-14 2627-25 222941 202752 233361
GJT 2421-01 2727-03 2630-15 2628-27 212342 203153 223458
FMN 2825+01 2832-03 2733-13 2536-26 243044 233352 243856
ABQ 2930+04 2934-02 2834-12 2639-25 264143 254052 255155
MBW 2529 2214-03 2524-13 2725-24 253241 253452 264162
DEN 2409+06 2513-02 2825-13 2719-24 242540 233651 244962
PUB 2905+06 2914-01 2724-13 2721-24 242340 223551 235061
ALS 2927-01 2830-13 2727-25 222341 213152 234359
TCC 3028 3023+07 2826+01 2836-12 2728-24 243040 223950 236557
BFF 3111 2711+04 2715-02 2823-14 2833-25 274440 274851 274663
GLD 0110 3409+06 2909+00 2719-13 2826-24 274139 265350 266362
GCK 2509+12 2310+07 2612+02 2723-12 2724-23 263738 255450 256862
GAG 2116+13 2416+08 2624+01 2719-11 2523-22 253638 255149 256761
AMA 2825 2619+09 2515+01 2522-11 2528-22 244038 234850 247459
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