633  
NZUS99 KBOU 271011  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0305 MST TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KGXY 270956Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM FEW120 M09/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP275  
T10891128 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 270856Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR M10/M14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T11001144 50003 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 270756Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP293  
T11281167 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KLMO 270955Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3019 RMK AO2 T10071161  
METAR KLMO 270935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3020 RMK AO2 T10171151  
METAR KLMO 270915Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 03/M19 A3019 RMK AO2 T00331190  
 
METAR KBDU 270955Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 05/M20 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 270935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M19 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 270915Z AUTO 28009KT 242V302 10SM CLR 04/M19 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 270955Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM BKN170 OVC190 00/M16 A3017 RMK  
AO2 T00011164 $  
METAR KEIK 270935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC190 01/M18 A3017 RMK AO2 T00121176  
$  
METAR KEIK 270915Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN190 02/M18 A3017 RMK AO2 T00241184  
$  
 
KBJC 270538Z 2706/2806 28016G32KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
FM271200 24010KT P6SM FEW130 BKN220  
FM271600 29015G30KT P6SM FEW130 SCT220  
FM280100 24009KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KBJC 270955Z AUTO 32016G21KT 10SM CLR 05/M22 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 270935Z AUTO 32011G17KT 10SM CLR 05/M21 A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 270915Z AUTO 31014G23KT 10SM CLR 05/M21 A3018 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 270857Z 2709/2812 23009KT P6SM BKN220  
FM271500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220  
FM271800 27007KT P6SM FEW130 BKN220  
FM272100 31013KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220  
FM280200 24006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220  
FM280500 21007KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KDEN 270953Z 22009KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M02/M18 A3017 RMK AO2  
SLP217 T10171183  
METAR KDEN 270853Z 25009KT 10SM SCT220 M03/M18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T10281178 53005  
METAR KDEN 270753Z 22009KT 10SM SCT200 M04/M18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T10391183  
 
KBKF 270900Z 2709/2815 18006KT 9999 FEW250 510009 510903  
QNH3020INS TX05/2722Z TNM05/2709Z  
METAR KBKF 270858Z 18008KT 10SM SCT220 M04/M20 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP219  
T10401199 52008  
METAR KBKF 270758Z 20008KT 10SM SCT220 M02/M21 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP212  
T10231212  
METAR KBKF 270658Z 19008KT 10SM SCT220 M04/M19 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP216  
T10411195 400801170  
 
KAPA 270538Z 2706/2806 23008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM270800 18006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM271700 27006KT P6SM FEW130 BKN220  
FM272000 30006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220  
FM280300 19007KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KAPA 270953Z 19007KT 10SM SCT220 M03/M19 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T10281189  
METAR KAPA 270853Z 20011KT 10SM FEW220 M03/M19 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T10281194 53007  
METAR KAPA 270753Z 22007KT 10SM FEW220 M06/M20 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T10561200  
 
METAR KMNH 270955Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR M05/M22 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 270935Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR M03/M22 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 270915Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M04/M21 A3023 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 270955Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 270935Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 270915Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A3019 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 270955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 270935Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 270915Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3020 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 270953Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10611167  
METAR KAKO 270853Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M08/M17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T10831172 53006  
METAR KAKO 270753Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T10671161  
 
METAR KLIC 270955Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M13/M18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T11281178  
METAR KLIC 270855Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M12/M18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T11171183 53005  
METAR KLIC 270755Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M09/M17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T10891167  
 
METAR KHEQ 270955Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 270935Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 270915Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3019 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 270954Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 270934Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 270914Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3020 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 270955Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 270935Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3021 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 270915Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3021 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 270953Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T10891150  
METAR KITR 270853Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T10891144 53006  
METAR KITR 270753Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10831144  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/27/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 07:14:03 MST / 17:12:06 MST  
DENVER - 07:11:45 MST / 17:13:33 MST  
STERLING - 07:06:52 MST / 17:04:28 MST  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 01/27/26 09:49 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35000 FT MSL...274/066  
28000 FT MSL...315/021  
26000 FT MSL...306/032  
25000 FT MSL...301/024  
24000 FT MSL...300/024  
22000 FT MSL...298/046  
20000 FT MSL...288/040  
19000 FT MSL...271/013  
18000 FT MSL...298/018  
17000 FT MSL...301/009  
16000 FT MSL...301/016  
15000 FT MSL...317/005  
14000 FT MSL...289/003  
13400 FT MSL...320/003  
13000 FT MSL...296/017  
12000 FT MSL...304/003  
11800 FT MSL...318/003  
11000 FT MSL...005/002  
10100 FT MSL...307/001  
8300 FT MSL...321/000  
8000 FT MSL...267/019  
7000 FT MSL...327/039  
6500 FT MSL...311/020  
6000 FT MSL...280/015  
5900 FT MSL...283/016  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0655 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1151 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
MODELS KEEP THE WEAK DRAINAGE WINDS GOING AT DIA WELL INTO TUESDAY  
MORNING. SOME OF THEM INDICATE DOWNSLOPING WINDS BY MIDDAY ON  
TUESDAY AS OPPOSED TO THE AFTERNOON NORTHEASTERLIES THAT ARE  
NORMALLY PREVALENT. THERE IS A BATCH OF CLOUDINESS PUSHING  
EASTWARD TOWARDS US TO THE WEST AND NORTHWEST OF THE CWA AT THIS  
TIME. THERE ARE ALSO SOME LENTICULAR CLOUDS FORMING IN THE LEE OF  
THE HIGH DIVIDE MOUNTAINS OVER THE WESTERN URBAN CORRIDOR  
CURRENTLY. WILL PUT SOME HIGH CLOUDINESS IN THE TAF. THERE WILL  
BE NO CEILING ISSUES.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 270955Z AUTO 22009G16KT 10SM CLR M07/M28 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 270935Z AUTO 25017G23KT 10SM CLR M08/M28 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 270915Z AUTO 25018G28KT 10SM CLR M08/M28 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 270955Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM FEW210 00/M24 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T00031241  
METAR KAFF 270855Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 02/M27 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T00191266 50006  
METAR KAFF 270755Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 00/M25 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T00011251  
 
KCOS 270521Z 2706/2806 36007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM271800 16008KT P6SM BKN250  
FM280200 01006KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KCOS 270954Z 01007KT 10SM SCT220 M04/M18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10391183 $  
METAR KCOS 270854Z 01010KT 10SM FEW250 M06/M17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T10611172 53002 $  
METAR KCOS 270754Z 02007KT 10SM FEW250 M06/M18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T10561183 $  
 
METAR KFLY 270955Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR M02/M21 A3022 RMK AO2 T10201208  
METAR KFLY 270935Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR M03/M20 A3022 RMK AO2 T10311205  
METAR KFLY 270915Z AUTO 28009G14KT 10SM CLR M04/M21 A3022 RMK AO2 T10371208  
 
KFCS 270400Z 2704/2810 30009KT 9999 SKC 520309 QNH3019INS  
BECMG 2719/2720 16009KT 9999 SCT080 520309 QNH3024INS  
BECMG 2801/2802 31009KT 9999 SKC 520309 QNH3032INS TX07/2720Z  
TNM09/2712Z  
METAR KFCS 270855Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR M05/M19 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T10481186 50001 $  
METAR KFCS 270755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP275  
T10471175 $  
 
KPUB 270554Z 2706/2806 30012KT P6SM FEW250  
TEMPO 2706/2708 30015G25KT  
FM271300 30006KT P6SM BKN250  
FM272300 14009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280300 03005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 270953Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR M07/M17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T10721167  
METAR KPUB 270853Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M04/M18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T10441183 53004  
METAR KPUB 270753Z AUTO 29015G25KT 10SM CLR 02/M21 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T00171211  
 
METAR KTAD 270954Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR M04/M19 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T10441194  
METAR KTAD 270854Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T10561189 57005  
METAR KTAD 270754Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T10561194  
 
METAR KLAA 270953Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M12/M13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T11171133 $  
METAR KLAA 270853Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M12/M13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP272  
I3000 T11171133 53003 $  
METAR KLAA 270753Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP276  
I1000 T11221139 $  
 
METAR KSPD 270956Z AUTO 30011KT M04/M13 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP228 T10441133  
METAR KSPD 270856Z AUTO 30013KT M03/M13 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP232 T10281133  
52001  
METAR KSPD 270756Z AUTO 30014KT M03/M13 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP236 T10281128  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/27/2026  
BURLINGTON - 07:00:03 MST / 17:03:44 MST  
PUEBLO - 07:07:09 MST / 17:15:25 MST  
LAMAR - 06:58:46 MST / 17:07:47 MST  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 01/27/26 09:56 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...133/001  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1002 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1011 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AT ALL 3  
TAF SITES, KPUB, KALS AND KCOS. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND  
DIURNALLY DRIVEN. A BKN/OVC HIGH CLOUD LAYER WILL MOVE ACROSS  
THE REGION DURING THE DAY TOMORROW.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 270953Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM BKN120 M12/M17 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP353  
T11221167  
METAR KCAG 270853Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC110 M12/M16 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP360  
T11221156 58000  
METAR KCAG 270753Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM OVC110 M13/M16 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP368  
T11281161  
 
METAR KHDN 270956Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR M13/M18 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP343  
T11281178 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 270856Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM BKN090 M12/M17 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP349  
T11171167 51003 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 270756Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM OVC095 M12/M17 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP355  
T11171172 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KSBS 270955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 M16/M19 A3035 RMK AO1 T11611191  
METAR KSBS 270935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 M17/M20 A3036 RMK AO1 T11691196  
METAR KSBS 270915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 M16/M19 A3036 RMK AO1 T11641194  
 
METAR KC07 270955Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 SCT100 SCT120 M13/M16 A3027 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KC07 270935Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 BKN095 BKN120 M13/M16 A3028 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KC07 270915Z AUTO 10SM CLR M13/M16 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 270955Z AUTO 18012G19KT 10SM OVC085 M08/M21 A3028 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 270935Z AUTO 18014G19KT 10SM OVC085 M07/M21 A3028 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 270915Z AUTO 19014G19KT 10SM OVC085 M06/M21 A3028 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 270953Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM OVC110 M08/M16 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP325  
T10831156  
METAR KEEO 270853Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC110 M09/M16 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP328  
T10891156 58003  
METAR KEEO 270753Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM OVC110 M11/M16 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP342  
T11061161  
 
METAR K20V 270955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M20/M23 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 270935Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR M18/M22 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 270915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M19/M22 A3041 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 270955Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M21/M24 A3040 RMK AO2 T12081238  
METAR KGNB 270935Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR M21/M24 A3041 RMK AO2 T12111239  
METAR KGNB 270915Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT120 M21/M24 A3040 RMK AO2 T12071237  
 
METAR K0CO 270955Z AUTO 30038G50KT 10SM CLR M14/M27 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 270935Z AUTO 30039G55KT 10SM CLR M14/M28 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 270915Z AUTO 30039G46KT 10SM CLR M14/M28 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 270955Z AUTO 28018G32KT 240V330 10SM CLR M11/M26 A3016 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KC99 270935Z AUTO 30004G20KT 10SM CLR M11/M27 A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 270915Z AUTO 28005G20KT 10SM CLR M10/M27 A3021 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 270520Z 2706/2806 09005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM271000 12006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150  
FM272000 30007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150  
FM280200 06005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 270953Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP353  
T10831139 $  
METAR KGJT 270853Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP353  
T10671144 57005 $  
METAR KGJT 270753Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP356  
T10671139 $  
 
KRIL 270520Z 2706/2806 12007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM271000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140  
FM271800 20006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140  
FM280200 15005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 270953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 M11/M17 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP373  
T11111172 $  
METAR KRIL 270853Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR M13/M18 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP384  
T11281178 58000 $  
METAR KRIL 270753Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM BKN110 M12/M18 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP392  
T11221183 $  
 
METAR K5SM 270955Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 OVC090 M11/M22 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 270935Z AUTO 10SM BKN090 OVC110 M12/M22 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 270915Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 M12/M22 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 270520Z 2706/2806 10007KT P6SM SKC  
FM271000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120  
FM271900 25008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120  
FM280200 12005KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KEGE 270956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M19 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP380  
T11501189 $  
METAR KEGE 270856Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR M16/M19 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP393  
T11561194 50003 $  
METAR KEGE 270756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M16/M20 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP404  
T11611200 $  
 
KASE 270520Z 2706/2806 21007KT P6SM SKC  
FM271200 20006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110  
FM271800 34007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110  
FM280100 21007KT P6SM FEW110  
METAR KASE 270953Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM FEW110 M16/M21 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP346  
T11611206  
METAR KASE 270853Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR M16/M21 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP349  
T11611206 58001  
METAR KASE 270753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M17/M21 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP358  
T11671211  
 
METAR KCCU 270955Z AUTO 26014G17KT 10SM CLR M14/M26 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 270935Z AUTO 23008KT 190V260 10SM CLR M14/M27 A3028 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 270915Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR M14/M28 A3028 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 270953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR M13/M24 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T11331239  
METAR KLXV 270853Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR M14/M25 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP298  
T11441250 56005  
METAR KLXV 270753Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR M16/M26 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP309  
T11611261  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/27/2026  
RANGELY - 07:27:50 MST / 17:28:01 MST  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:24:41 MST / 17:29:21 MST  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:20:53 MST / 17:19:17 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 01/27/26 09:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
22000 FT MSL...281/032  
21200 FT MSL...283/033  
20000 FT MSL...285/032  
19000 FT MSL...285/031  
19000 FT MSL...285/031  
18000 FT MSL...286/032  
17100 FT MSL...287/029  
17000 FT MSL...287/030  
16000 FT MSL...291/030  
15600 FT MSL...294/030  
15000 FT MSL...296/030  
14400 FT MSL...298/024  
14000 FT MSL...298/023  
10200 FT MSL...315/013  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0948 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 940 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
HIGH CLOUDS WILL INCREASE FROM THE WEST AND NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT  
INTO TUESDAY MORNING WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES BECOMING SCATTERED  
TO BROKEN. CIGS WILL REMAIN ABOVE ILS BREAKPOINTS WITH LIGHT,  
TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS. SKIES WILL CLEAR BY LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON  
INTO THE EVENING. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 270955Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC110 M08/M13 A3050 RMK AO2 T10781135  
METAR KAJZ 270935Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN120 M08/M14 A3050 RMK AO2 T10801136  
METAR KAJZ 270915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 M09/M13 A3050 RMK AO2 T10901134  
 
KMTJ 270520Z 2706/2806 15007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM271000 15008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150  
FM271800 33007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150  
FM280200 14007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 270953Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM FEW120 M11/M16 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP350  
T11111161  
METAR KMTJ 270853Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP360  
T11281172 58001  
METAR KMTJ 270753Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M14/M18 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP368  
T11441183  
 
METAR KGUC 270956Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR M26/M29 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP476  
T12561289 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 270856Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR M26/M29 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP486  
T12561289 51003 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 270756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M23/M27 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP485  
T12331272 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 270955Z AUTO 32008G18KT 280V350 10SM CLR M07/M26 A3027 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 270935Z AUTO 31011G17KT 290V350 10SM CLR M07/M26 A3027 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 270915Z AUTO 31009G19KT 280V340 10SM CLR M07/M26 A3028 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 270955Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR M09/M22 A3031 RMK AO2 T10861225  
METAR KAEJ 270935Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR M11/M22 A3031 RMK AO2 T11071218  
METAR KAEJ 270915Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M10/M23 A3033 RMK AO2 T10961227  
 
METAR KANK 270955Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM BKN190 M07/M25 A3031 RMK AO2 T10681246  
$  
METAR KANK 270935Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM BKN200 M07/M25 A3032 RMK AO2 T10691246  
$  
METAR KANK 270915Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM BKN200 M07/M25 A3031 RMK AO2 T10691248  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 270955Z AUTO 29035KT 10SM CLR M15/M25 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 270935Z AUTO 28031KT 10SM CLR M15/M26 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 270915Z AUTO 28026G31KT 10SM CLR M15/M26 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 270955Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM BKN120 M10/M17 A3048 RMK AO2 T11001166  
METAR KAIB 270935Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN120 M10/M16 A3048 RMK AO2 T10981165  
METAR KAIB 270915Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M10/M16 A3049 RMK AO2 T10971164  
 
KTEX 270520Z 2706/2806 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM271000 14007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150  
FM271800 28008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150  
FM280200 15005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 270955Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 270935Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 270915Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 270955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M22 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 270935Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR M12/M22 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 270915Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR M12/M22 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 270953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP329  
T11171150  
METAR KCEZ 270853Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP332  
T11171156 58006  
METAR KCEZ 270753Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP339  
T11111156  
 
KDRO 270520Z 2706/2806 04006KT P6SM SKC  
FM271000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150  
FM271900 24008KT P6SM SKC  
FM280200 35005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 270953Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP344  
T11061150  
METAR KDRO 270853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP348  
T11001144 58004  
METAR KDRO 270753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP355  
T11061139  
 
METAR KPSO 270955Z AUTO 27001KT 10SM CLR M14/M19 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 270935Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M14/M19 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 270915Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M13/M19 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 270955Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M10/M24 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 270935Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR M10/M25 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 270915Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR M10/M24 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 270521Z 2706/2806 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KALS 270952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M17/M22 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP351  
T11721217  
METAR KALS 270852Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M19/M22 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP367  
T11891222 55002  
METAR KALS 270752Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M18/M22 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP363  
T11781217  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/27/2026  
VAIL - 07:17:08 MST / 17:19:20 MST  
DURANGO - 07:18:05 MST / 17:30:28 MST  
ALAMOSA - 07:10:29 MST / 17:22:06 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 01/27/26 09:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
22000 FT MSL...281/032  
21200 FT MSL...283/033  
20000 FT MSL...285/032  
19000 FT MSL...285/031  
19000 FT MSL...285/031  
18000 FT MSL...286/032  
17100 FT MSL...287/029  
17000 FT MSL...287/030  
16000 FT MSL...291/030  
15600 FT MSL...294/030  
15000 FT MSL...296/030  
14400 FT MSL...298/024  
14000 FT MSL...298/023  
10200 FT MSL...315/013  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0948 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 940 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
HIGH CLOUDS WILL INCREASE FROM THE WEST AND NORTHWEST OVERNIGHT  
INTO TUESDAY MORNING WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES BECOMING SCATTERED  
TO BROKEN. CIGS WILL REMAIN ABOVE ILS BREAKPOINTS WITH LIGHT,  
TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS. SKIES WILL CLEAR BY LATE TUESDAY AFTERNOON  
INTO THE EVENING. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 270523Z 2706/2806 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPGA 270953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP309  
T10281139  
METAR KPGA 270853Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M01/M15 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP307  
T10111150 58003  
METAR KPGA 270753Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP310  
T10171144  
 
METAR KRQE 270953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP304  
T11221172 $  
METAR KRQE 270853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP306  
T11111161 55001 $  
METAR KRQE 270753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M17 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP304  
T11001167 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0737 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION...TUESDAY 27/06Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 28/06Z
 
VFR EXPECTED  
WITH LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS 5-15 KTS. LOCALLY GUSTY NE WINDS  
DOWNWIND OF THE HIGHER TERRAIN OVERNIGHT.  
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 28/06Z THROUGH FRIDAY 30/06Z...VFR EXPECTED  
WITH LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS 5-15 KTS. LOCALLY GUSTY NE WINDS  
DOWNWIND OF THE HIGHER TERRAIN OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 270850Z 2709/2812 16006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150  
FM272000 32007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM280400 13004KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KSLC 270954Z 12007KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 SCT170 M03/M06 A3034  
RMK AO2 SLP273 T10331061 $  
METAR KSLC 270854Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN170 M01/M06 A3035  
RMK AO2 SLP280 T10111061 58003 $  
METAR KSLC 270754Z 18004KT 10SM SCT120 BKN140 BKN170 M01/M05 A3035  
RMK AO2 SLP285 T10111050 $  
 
KVEL 270520Z 2706/2806 29005KT P6SM BKN110  
FM271700 12006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150  
FM272000 15006KT P6SM SKC  
FM280200 27005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 270953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 M06/M14 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP329  
T10561139  
METAR KVEL 270853Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW120 M06/M14 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP329  
T10611139 58004  
METAR KVEL 270753Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT120 M06/M14 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP336  
T10611139  
 
METAR KPUC 270953Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM FEW110 M07/M18 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP349  
T10721178  
METAR KPUC 270853Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP350  
T10611172 58006  
METAR KPUC 270753Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR M06/M18 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP353  
T10611178  
 
KCNY 270520Z 2706/2806 VRB03KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150  
FM271800 33007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150  
FM280200 27005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 270953Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP336  
T10331128  
METAR KCNY 270853Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP334  
T10331122 58006  
METAR KCNY 270753Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP342  
T10391117  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0952 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC
 
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC  
TERMINAL. DRY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE WITH MID LEVEL CLOUDS  
CLEARING OUT THROUGH 14Z BEFORE HIGH CLOUDS INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON.  
WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
 
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST  
FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY CONDITIONS WILL  
CONTINUE WITH MID LEVEL CLOUDS CLEARING THIS MORNING BEFORE HIGH  
CLOUDS INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL REMAIN MOSTLY LIGHT AND  
DIURNALLY DRIVEN.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 270520Z 2706/2806 22009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100  
FM271800 25012G20KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 270953Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM OVC100 M04/M18 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T10391183 $  
METAR KEVW 270853Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM OVC090 M04/M17 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T10391172 50000 $  
METAR KEVW 270753Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM OVC075 M03/M17 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T10331172 $  
 
KRKS 270520Z 2706/2806 24013KT P6SM BKN100  
FM271730 26015KT P6SM SKC  
FM272100 30014G23KT P6SM SKC  
FM280000 27010KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KRKS 270954Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR M04/M19 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP279  
T10391194  
METAR KRKS 270854Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M04/M19 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP287  
T10441189 55003  
METAR KRKS 270754Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M05/M18 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP292  
T10501183  
 
KRWL 270523Z 2706/2806 24015G23KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM271700 26018G30KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250  
FM280100 25011KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 270953Z AUTO 22008G16KT 10SM FEW110 M05/M17 A3026 RMK AO2  
SLP280 T10501172  
METAR KRWL 270853Z AUTO 20011G19KT 10SM CLR M05/M18 A3025 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 22027/0815 SLP277 T10501178 53005  
METAR KRWL 270753Z AUTO 22015G29KT 10SM CLR M04/M18 A3023 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 21029/0748 SLP270 T10441178  
 
KLAR 270523Z 2706/2806 25015G24KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/29045KT  
FM271100 24014KT P6SM SCT060 BKN200  
FM271800 28018G28KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280100 26008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLAR 270953Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM BKN085 M04/M18 A3017 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 23030/0903 SLP233 T10391183  
METAR KLAR 270853Z AUTO 22020KT 10SM FEW110 M04/M19 A3017 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27035/0756 SLP235 T10441189 53004  
METAR KLAR 270753Z AUTO 25027G39KT 10SM SCT110 M04/M18 A3016 RMK AO2  
PK WND 26045/0701 SLP230 T10441183  
 
KCYS 270523Z 2706/2806 29015G23KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 WS020/30050KT  
FM271200 29015G23KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM271800 30019G31KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM280000 31011KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KCYS 270953Z AUTO 27016G24KT 10SM BKN110 M01/M19 A3014 RMK AO2  
SLP220 T10061194 $  
METAR KCYS 270853Z AUTO 30011G24KT 10SM CLR 00/M20 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T00001200 51003 $  
METAR KCYS 270753Z AUTO 30013G24KT 10SM CLR M01/M19 A3014 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28033/0727 SLP225 T10061194 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 01/27/26 09:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...205/001  
26000 FT MSL...246/021  
25000 FT MSL...264/005  
24000 FT MSL...260/022  
22000 FT MSL...286/016  
20000 FT MSL...314/015  
19000 FT MSL...008/016  
18000 FT MSL...004/017  
17000 FT MSL...336/018  
16000 FT MSL...300/019  
14000 FT MSL...343/025  
13000 FT MSL...299/031  
12000 FT MSL...288/030  
11000 FT MSL...277/026  
10000 FT MSL...355/016  
9000 FT MSL...289/042  
8000 FT MSL...296/040  
7300 FT MSL...292/040  
7000 FT MSL...302/030  
6200 FT MSL...306/030  
6000 FT MSL...305/026  
6000 FT MSL...303/026  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 01/27/26 09:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
31000 FT MSL...272/068  
30000 FT MSL...274/064  
29000 FT MSL...276/060  
28000 FT MSL...280/054  
27000 FT MSL...292/036  
26000 FT MSL...291/035  
25000 FT MSL...291/036  
24000 FT MSL...290/038  
23000 FT MSL...288/040  
22000 FT MSL...289/038  
21000 FT MSL...288/041  
20000 FT MSL...292/030  
19000 FT MSL...290/034  
18000 FT MSL...286/036  
17000 FT MSL...283/036  
16000 FT MSL...282/037  
15000 FT MSL...295/026  
14000 FT MSL...292/031  
14000 FT MSL...309/033  
13000 FT MSL...296/033  
12000 FT MSL...305/031  
11700 FT MSL...321/034  
11000 FT MSL...314/046  
10500 FT MSL...297/032  
10000 FT MSL...312/045  
9500 FT MSL...266/035  
9000 FT MSL...302/045  
8600 FT MSL...314/028  
8000 FT MSL...265/038  
7900 FT MSL...260/035  
7400 FT MSL...301/004  
7000 FT MSL...278/028  
6700 FT MSL...285/024  
6600 FT MSL...302/016  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0947 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 930 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
LEE ENHANCED CLOUDS WILL REMAIN IN PLACE OVER THE CENTRAL BASINS  
AND EASTERN SWEETWATER COUNTY THROUGH THE REST OF THE NIGHT.  
CLOUDS WILL BEGIN TO SCATTER AND CLEAR OVER WESTERN PORTIONS  
AFTER 12Z, SPREADING OVER THE REST OF THE FORECAST AREA THROUGH  
21Z. HIGH CLOUDS WILL THEN SPREAD FROM WEST TO EAST AFTER 00Z.  
NORTHWEST DRAINAGE WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT KRIW, WITH GUSTS  
AROUND 25KT, THROUGH SUNRISE TUESDAY MORNING BECOMING SUSTAINED  
AROUND 12KT. SIMILAR WEST WINDS WILL ALSO CONTINUE AT KCOD  
THROUGH 16Z. WINDS WILL ALSO REMAIN ELEVATED, SUSTAINED AROUND  
13KT, AT KCPR AND KRKS THROUGH 21Z. WINDS WILL INCREASE FOR  
SEVERAL LOCATIONS AFTER 18Z, WITH GUSTS AROUND 15KT OCCURRING AT  
KBPI/KPNA AND KRIW BETWEEN 19 AND 21Z. SLIGHTLY HIGHER GUSTS OF  
20-25KT WILL RETURN TO KCPR AND KRKS DURING THIS SAME TIMEFRAME.  
THESE WINDS WILL DECREASE AND BECOME LIGHT (11KT OR LESS) BY  
SUNSET.  
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 0526 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1023 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE FORECAST PERIOD. WINDS WILL  
FOLLOW TYPICAL DIURNAL PATTERNS WITH LIGHTER WINDS AND LLWS  
CONCERNS OVERNIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING, FOLLOWED BY GUSTIER  
WINDS DURING THE DAY TUESDAY AS SOME MID LEVEL CLOUD COVER  
FILTERS THROUGH THE AREA. GUSTS WILL GENERALLY BE 20 TO 30  
KNOTS IN NEBRASKA AND 25 TO 35 KNOTS IN WYOMING. WINDS WILL EASE  
AROUND SUNSET.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 270955Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3017 RMK AO2  
T10331135  
METAR KIBM 270935Z AUTO 29015KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3016 RMK AO2  
T10261133  
METAR KIBM 270915Z AUTO 28014G22KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A3016 RMK AO2  
T10161137  
 
KSNY 270523Z 2706/2806 29012KT P6SM SCT150  
FM271600 31015G23KT P6SM OVC100  
FM280000 28008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSNY 270953Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T10611139  
METAR KSNY 270853Z AUTO 31014KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T10611133 53005  
METAR KSNY 270753Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T10561133  
 
METAR KOGA 270955Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3017 RMK AO2  
T10921129  
METAR KOGA 270935Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3017 RMK AO2  
T10841125  
METAR KOGA 270915Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3017 RMK AO2  
T10761120  
 
METAR KIML 270953Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T10561139  
METAR KIML 270853Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T10561133 53006  
METAR KIML 270753Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T10611133  
 
KMCK 270520Z 2706/2806 27006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMCK 270953Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T10561117  
METAR KMCK 270853Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T10501111 53009  
METAR KMCK 270753Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T10441111  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0951 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1058 PM CST MON JAN 26 2026  
HIGH LEVEL CLOUDINESS WILL INCREASE TUESDAY MORNING WITH  
SCATTERED TO BROKEN CEILINGS AROUND 20000 FT AGL. CEILINGS WILL  
FALL TO 5000 TO 10000 FT AGL TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND WILL PERSIST  
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AT UNDER 10 KTS  
OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 270520Z 2706/2806 28008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 270953Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10831139  
METAR KGLD 270853Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T10781133 53005  
METAR KGLD 270753Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T10721128  
 
KGCK 270520Z 2706/2806 24005KT P6SM SKC  
FM271800 35006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 270954Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T11061133  
METAR KGCK 270854Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP259  
T10891122 51001  
METAR KGCK 270754Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T10941122  
 
METAR KLBL 270956Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T10721100 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 270856Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP264  
6//// T10831111 55000 FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLBL 270756Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T11171139 FZRANO PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 270955Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A3024 RMK AO2  
T10261135  
METAR KEHA 270935Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3024 RMK AO2  
T10331133  
METAR KEHA 270915Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3025 RMK AO2  
T10331133  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 01/27/26 09:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...284/002  
19000 FT MSL...294/001  
18000 FT MSL...279/002  
17000 FT MSL...248/002  
16000 FT MSL...299/002  
14000 FT MSL...261/003  
13000 FT MSL...322/014  
12000 FT MSL...325/012  
11000 FT MSL...102/002  
10000 FT MSL...322/015  
8100 FT MSL...316/011  
8000 FT MSL...312/004  
7000 FT MSL...321/031  
6000 FT MSL...318/029  
5000 FT MSL...342/016  
4800 FT MSL...324/014  
4300 FT MSL...315/015  
4100 FT MSL...298/011  
4000 FT MSL...302/011  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 01/27/26 09:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...087/001  
19000 FT MSL...329/002  
17000 FT MSL...114/001  
8000 FT MSL...277/004  
5100 FT MSL...312/008  
5000 FT MSL...295/013  
3800 FT MSL...339/005  
3200 FT MSL...050/007  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0503 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1003 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD WITH LIGHT SURFACE WINDS AND OCCASIONAL HIGH CLOUDS.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0925 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1110 PM CST MON JAN 26 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD WITH LIGHT  
WINDS AND MOSTLY CLEAR CONDITIONS.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 270520Z 2706/2806 30007KT P6SM SKC  
FM271900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250=  
METAR KGUY 270953Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T10441122  
METAR KGUY 270853Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T10281122 55000  
METAR KGUY 270753Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T10331111  
 
KDHT 270520Z 2706/2806 29006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM271800 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 270953Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T10781144  
METAR KDHT 270853Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T10721144 58003  
METAR KDHT 270753Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T10781144  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0541 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1155 PM CST MON JAN 26 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS AT ALL TERMINALS AND ACROSS THE PANHANDLES FOR THE  
NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL BE GENERALLY LIGHT THROUGH THE REST OF  
TODAY AS WELL.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 270520Z 2706/2806 08006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM271900 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM280100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 270953Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP344  
T10891144  
METAR KFMN 270853Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M10/M14 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP349  
T11001139 58004  
METAR KFMN 270753Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP347  
T10831144  
 
METAR KLVS 270953Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR M03/M21 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T10281211 $  
METAR KLVS 270853Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR M03/M20 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T10281200 56006 $  
METAR KLVS 270753Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T10611194 $  
 
METAR KRTN 270953Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR M13/M18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T11281183  
METAR KRTN 270853Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M12/M18 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP285  
T11221178 56004  
METAR KRTN 270753Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP292  
T11171172  
 
METAR KCAO 270955Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M04/M19 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T10391194  
METAR KCAO 270855Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR M04/M18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T10441178 55004  
METAR KCAO 270755Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR M01/M19 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T10111189  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0726 UTC TUESDAY, JANUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1020 PM MST MON JAN 26 2026  
PREDOMINATELY VFR CONDITIONS, LIGHT WINDS, AND SOME HIGH CLOUDS  
MOVING ACROSS THE AIRSPACE OVERNIGHT WITH TWO EXCEPTIONS. FIRST,  
TODAY'S SNOWMELT IS RESULTING IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF LOW  
CLOUDS/MIST AND FREEZING FOG IN THE LOWER PECOS RIVER VALLEY,  
INCLUDING KROW. ASSOCIATED LIFR CONDITIONS FROM MIST AND FREEZING  
FOG SHOULD BURN OFF MID TO LATE TUESDAY MORNING. SECOND, A BRISK  
DRAINAGE WIND WILL DEVELOP AT KSAF TUESDAY MORNING.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 270000Z  
VALID 270600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2005 2611-03 2820-10 2734-24 2739-36 294251 315456 315462  
BCE 2913-07 2719-22 2931-34 313749 336056 325463  
LND 3124-03 3224-10 2827-25 2838-36 274053 274562 295361  
RKS 2828 3033-11 2936-24 2938-36 273452 264261 295362  
GJT 2608-06 3118-10 3125-23 2928-35 273550 274359 294362  
FMN 3012-04 3118-09 3124-21 2824-33 273749 274758 285061  
ABQ 3216-02 3018-07 2825-20 2732-32 275848 267256 277361  
MBW 2849 3033-11 3041-24 3039-36 293751 283860 294966  
DEN 3215-01 3411-09 3326-24 3132-35 303450 294359 284765  
PUB 3513-02 3108-09 3526-22 3132-34 304549 295058 285863  
ALS 3227-09 3325-21 3031-33 294249 284858 286162  
TCC 3014 2914+00 3014-07 2938-20 2945-32 287048 288356 278161  
BFF 3143 3228-06 3136-12 3148-24 3150-36 305251 305260 305666  
GLD 3022 3232-05 3029-11 3238-24 3139-36 303550 304359 284663  
GCK 3313+04 3324-05 3030-12 3232-23 3038-35 283850 284559 286161  
GAG 2818+05 3018-03 2922-11 3231-23 2936-34 295049 296156 287960  
AMA 2818 2812-01 2815-08 3033-22 2951-33 287247 288456 288961  
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DATA BASED ON 270000Z  
VALID 271200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2713-03 2819-10 3033-26 3262-32 349045 348956 337965  
BCE 2820-07 2934-22 3158-32 347446 348156 337464  
LND 3122-05 3127-12 3027-26 2826-39 324550 335356 324759  
RKS 2928 2930-12 2934-26 2841-40 314550 325656 315559  
GJT 2708-05 3018-10 2837-24 2940-37 305650 326256 315759  
FMN 3215-03 3320-07 2928-22 2934-35 304349 315056 304960  
ABQ 3217-02 3117-06 2825-21 2836-34 284049 274555 275758  
MBW 2932 2935-13 3039-23 2935-37 273954 283859 293961  
DEN 3323-02 2905-10 2930-24 3038-37 274753 275360 294860  
PUB 9900-03 2908-09 3024-23 2831-35 274551 275160 284960  
ALS 3320-08 3028-22 2834-35 274151 274458 284759  
TCC 0610 9900-01 2918-07 2837-20 2746-32 275749 266857 267660  
BFF 3231 3228-07 3036-13 2935-25 2940-36 284853 285261 294463  
GLD 3433 3122-06 3029-11 3138-24 2935-35 284951 285660 285462  
GCK 3417+02 2819-04 3027-09 3126-23 2935-35 284950 285559 285963  
GAG 0505+05 2811-02 3020-09 2928-22 2946-33 285749 286358 277762  
AMA 0308 2812-01 2818-08 2836-19 2847-32 276349 277857 268661  
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DATA BASED ON 270000Z  
VALID 280000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2606-02 3115-08 3137-17 3136-28 304944 306655 307766  
BCE 3112-05 3138-15 3038-27 284643 294954 305565  
LND 3014-05 3222-10 3338-23 3475-30 339546 820356 820164  
RKS 2924 3028-11 3341-22 3369-30 328845 329955 329964  
GJT 2808-03 3121-08 3348-18 3261-29 327945 328955 328664  
FMN 3217+00 3324-07 3255-16 3260-27 337045 338354 327562  
ABQ 3225+00 3230-06 3259-15 3163-27 327044 337854 317261  
MBW 2831 3035-13 3240-25 3356-36 830146 820456 329960  
DEN 3022-04 3129-11 3031-26 3256-36 339946 339955 339660  
PUB 3207-03 3321-10 3243-25 3268-33 339145 338754 338259  
ALS 3227-09 3242-23 3378-29 328646 339854 328660  
TCC 0509 3413-01 3122-07 3142-22 3270-30 328046 328055 327759  
BFF 3111 3128-07 3136-13 3137-26 3240-38 325751 328355 338859  
GLD 3210 3229-06 3235-13 3138-26 3132-38 314551 326655 326958  
GCK 3218+01 3225-04 3324-12 3028-25 2736-38 304850 326055 316356  
GAG 3310+03 3316-04 3213-12 2932-24 2837-37 295250 315854 305756  
AMA 0413 3314-03 3224-08 2935-24 2944-36 327346 328553 317057  
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MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY  
BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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