446
NZUS99 KBOU 281449
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0745 MST WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KGXY 281356Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP293
T11221144 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 281256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP287
T11171144 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 281156Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP284
T11111139 11033 21117 57003 FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 281435Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3023 RMK AO2
T10811136
METAR KLMO 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3023 RMK AO2
T10871144
METAR KLMO 281355Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3023 RMK AO2
T10811138
METAR KBDU 281435Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 281435Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 T10981125
$
METAR KEIK 281415Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3021 RMK AO2 T11071134
$
METAR KEIK 281355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3021 RMK AO2 T11051132
$
KBJC 281130Z 2812/2912 24006KT P6SM SCT220
FM282200 30010KT P6SM SCT160 BKN220
FM290100 27012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM290700 31008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KBJC 281345Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A3021
METAR KBJC 281235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 281215Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M01/M15 A3022 RMK AO2
KDEN 281130Z 2812/2918 21012KT P6SM SCT220
FM281700 27008KT P6SM BKN220
FM282200 35006KT P6SM SCT160 BKN220
FM290200 26008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
FM290700 30009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM291300 27008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
METAR KDEN 281353Z 19009KT 10SM BKN220 M02/M16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP231
T10221156
METAR KDEN 281253Z 20012KT 10SM BKN220 M02/M15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP234
T10171150
METAR KDEN 281153Z 21011KT 10SM SCT220 M02/M15 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10221150 11006 21072 56007
KBKF 280900Z 2809/2915 19010KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3022INS
BECMG 2817/2818 25007KT 9999 BKN200 QNH3025INS TX04/2820Z
TNM03/2814Z
METAR KBKF 281258Z 17010KT 10SM FEW160 BKN220 M03/M16 A3020 RMK AO2A
SLP230 T10261156
METAR KBKF 281158Z COR 19010KT 10SM FEW220 M04/M15 A3021 RMK AO2A SLP237
T10431153 11014 21044 56007 COR 1215
METAR KBKF 281158Z 19010KT 10SM FEW220 M04/M15 A3021 RMK AO2A SLP237
T10431153 11014 21044
KAPA 281130Z 2812/2912 20010KT P6SM SCT220
FM281600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN220
FM282200 03006KT P6SM SCT160 BKN220
FM290200 27008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
FM290700 31008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KAPA 281353Z 14008KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M05/M16 A3020 RMK AO2
SLP259 T10501156
METAR KAPA 281253Z 14005KT 10SM BKN220 M03/M16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP257
T10331161
METAR KAPA 281153Z 16004KT 10SM SCT220 M03/M17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP253
T10281167 11011 21056 56007
METAR KMNH 281435Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281415Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281355Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281435Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281415Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281355Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 281353Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP263
T10331122
METAR KAKO 281253Z AUTO 24016KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP263
T10331117
METAR KAKO 281153Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP259
T10391117 11006 21056 55006
METAR KLIC 281355Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP301
T11111144
METAR KLIC 281255Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP294
T11171144
METAR KLIC 281155Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP281
T11391161 11106 21139 56008
METAR KHEQ 281435Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281415Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 281355Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281434Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281414Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281354Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281435Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281415Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 281355Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 281353Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP281
T10781128
METAR KITR 281253Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP275
T10781128 $
METAR KITR 281153Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP267
T10831128 11028 21094 55005 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/28/2026
FORT COLLINS - 07:13:13 MST / 17:13:19 MST
DENVER - 07:10:56 MST / 17:14:45 MST
STERLING - 07:06:01 MST / 17:05:41 MST
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 01/28/26 14:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...119/001
8000 FT MSL...087/000
7200 FT MSL...170/004
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1153 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 451 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
MODELS KEEP A WESTERLY COMPONENT TO THE WINDS AT DIA WELL INTO
THIS AFTERNOON. THE FORECAST LOW LEVEL PRESSURE GRADIENT IS IN
AGREEMENT. THERE COULD BE A BRIEF PERIOD OF WEAK NORTH OR
NORTHEASTERLIES AT THE BIG AIRPORT LATER THIS AFTERNOON/EARLY
EVENING WITH A WEAK UPPER TROUGH MOVING ACROSS COLORADO. THERE IS
DECENT WEST AND NORTHWESTERLY FLOW ALOFT BEHIND THE TROUGH AND
MOST OF THE MODELS BRING THAT FLOW DOWN TO THE SURFACE OVERNIGHT
WITH NO NORMAL DRAINAGE WINDS INDICATED FOR DIA. THERE WILL BE NO
CEILING ISSUES THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 281435Z AUTO 23008G16KT 10SM CLR M05/M23 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 281415Z AUTO 24010G15KT 10SM CLR M06/M23 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 281355Z AUTO 23010G17KT 10SM CLR M06/M22 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 281255Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR M06/M16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP270
T10581156
METAR KAFF 281155Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP258
T10431168 11015 21071 57007
KCOS 281120Z 2812/2912 36007KT P6SM FEW250
FM281700 17006KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM282200 14008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
FM290100 35012KT P6SM BKN140
FM290400 33014G24KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KCOS 281354Z 01007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN250 M06/M14 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP280 T10561139 $
METAR KCOS 281254Z 02009KT 10SM BKN250 M06/M12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP288
T10611122 $
METAR KCOS 281154Z 36007KT 10SM FEW250 M06/M14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP280
T10561139 11011 21067 56008 $
METAR KFLY 281435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3025 RMK AO2
T10551160
METAR KFLY 281415Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3024 RMK AO2
T10531165
METAR KFLY 281355Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3024 RMK AO2
T10381168
KFCS 281200Z 2812/2918 35009KT 9999 SKC QNH3021INS
BECMG 2817/2818 18009KT 9999 SKC QNH3006INS
BECMG 2902/2903 33009KT 9999 FEW150 SCT200 530309 QNH3003INS
BECMG 2908/2909 31012G18KT 9999 FEW110 SCT150 WS020/33035KT
530209 QNH3010INS
BECMG 2913/2914 35009KT 9999 FEW100 530309 QNH3013INS
TX08/2821Z TNM08/2814Z
METAR KFCS 281255Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP293
T10481149
METAR KFCS 281155Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR M06/M15 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP288
T10621147 11023 21077 56008
KPUB 281120Z 2812/2912 28006KT P6SM FEW250
FM281800 13007KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
FM282300 10008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM290300 32015G25KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
FM290900 30010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 281353Z 27003KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP294
T11001128
METAR KPUB 281253Z 14004KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP285 T10831122
METAR KPUB 281153Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP267
T10671122 11061 21117 56011
METAR KTAD 281354Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP291
T10721156
METAR KTAD 281254Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP279
T10721156
METAR KTAD 281154Z AUTO 25015KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP264
T10391156 11028 21067 58010
METAR KLHX 281353Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP285
T10831111
METAR KLHX 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10671106
METAR KLHX 281153Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10781106 11044 21083 55009
METAR KLAA 281353Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP292
T10831100 $
METAR KLAA 281253Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP286
T10941111 $
METAR KLAA 281153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10831106 11067 21100 56011 $
METAR KSPD 281356Z AUTO 29009KT M03/M11 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP272
T10331111
METAR KSPD 281256Z AUTO 28007KT M03/M11 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP265 T10331111
METAR KSPD 281156Z AUTO 26004KT M04/M11 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP260 T10441106
11022 21078 58010
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/28/2026
BURLINGTON - 06:59:15 MST / 17:04:55 MST
PUEBLO - 07:06:24 MST / 17:16:33 MST
LAMAR - 06:58:01 MST / 17:08:55 MST
PUEBLO (KPUX) 01/28/26 14:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
7800 FT MSL...351/011
5900 FT MSL...018/005
5700 FT MSL...077/007
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1115 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 415 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT COS, PUB AND ALS OVER THE NEXT
24 HOURS. GENERALLY LIGHT, DIURNAL WIND REGIMES AT THE TERMINALS
THROUGH THE LATE AFTERNOON, WITH INCREASING MID AND HIGH LEVEL
CLOUDS. THIS IS AHEAD OF A PASSING WAVE BRINGING BREEZY NORTH
TO NORTHWEST WINDS, ESPECIALLY AT COS AND PUB, THROUGH THE
EVENING AND INTO THE TAIL END OF THIS TAF PERIOD. CLOUDS ALSO
CLEAR THROUGH THE EVENING, AS DRIER AIR WORKS INTO THE REGION,
BEHIND THE PASSING SYSTEM.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 281353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP363
T11501172
METAR KCAG 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M14/M17 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP354
T11441167
METAR KCAG 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP345
T11391161 11111 21150 58006
METAR KHDN 281356Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP338
T11061161 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 281256Z AUTO 10013KT 10SM CLR M10/M16 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP327
T11001156 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 281156Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP327
T10941150 11061 21094 58003 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 281435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3035 RMK AO1
T11471172
METAR KSBS 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3035 RMK AO1
T11541169
METAR KSBS 281355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3036 RMK AO1
T11521174
METAR KC07 281435Z AUTO 10SM CLR M10/M15 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281415Z AUTO 10SM CLR M10/M15 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281355Z AUTO 10SM CLR M10/M16 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 281435Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR M09/M18 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 281415Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR M07/M18 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 281355Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR M07/M18 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 281353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP344
T11221161
METAR KEEO 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP338
T11171161
METAR KEEO 281153Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP321
T11111156 11050 21128 58005
METAR K20V 281435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M20/M22 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M19/M21 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M18/M21 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 281435Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR M19/M22 A3042 RMK AO2
T11921218
METAR KGNB 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M18/M20 A3042 RMK AO2
T11791202
METAR KGNB 281355Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR M19/M21 A3043 RMK AO2
T11901214
METAR K0CO 281435Z AUTO 31022KT 10SM CLR M12/M22 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 281415Z AUTO 29027KT 10SM CLR M12/M22 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 281355Z AUTO 31026G38KT 10SM CLR M12/M22 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281435Z AUTO 30027G39KT 10SM CLR M08/M21 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281415Z AUTO 30027G38KT 10SM CLR M09/M21 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281355Z AUTO 30027G42KT 10SM CLR M08/M20 A3022 RMK AO2
KGJT 281121Z 2812/2912 11007KT P6SM SCT250
FM282000 32006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
FM290200 35004KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KGJT 281353Z 09007KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP334
T10611128 $
METAR KGJT 281253Z 11008KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP333 T10671128
$
METAR KGJT 281153Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP330
T10611133 11033 21072 56008 $
KRIL 281121Z 2812/2912 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
FM282100 27006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM290200 27004KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
METAR KRIL 281353Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP370
T11221167 $
METAR KRIL 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP368
T11221161 $
METAR KRIL 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP359
T11171156 11072 21122 58001 $
METAR K5SM 281435Z AUTO 10SM CLR M09/M20 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 281415Z AUTO 10SM CLR M10/M20 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 281355Z AUTO 10SM CLR M10/M20 A3039 RMK AO2
KEGE 281121Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM282100 27008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM290600 11007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN110
METAR KEGE 281356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M15/M18 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP381
T11501183 $
METAR KEGE 281256Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M14/M18 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP371
T11441178 $
METAR KEGE 281156Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP366
T11331172 11083 21139 53002 $
KASE 281121Z 2812/2912 20005KT P6SM SCT250
FM281700 33004KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
FM282000 33007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM290100 26005KT P6SM FEW070 BKN110
FM290600 22005KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KASE 281353Z 21007KT 10SM CLR M14/M19 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP341
T11391189
METAR KASE 281253Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M14/M19 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP339
T11441189
METAR KASE 281153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M13/M18 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP331
7//// T11331178 11083 21156 58005
METAR KCCU 281435Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR M11/M22 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281415Z AUTO 26014G17KT 10SM CLR M11/M22 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281355Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR M12/M22 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 281353Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR M12/M21 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP299
T11221211
METAR KLXV 281253Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR M12/M21 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP293
T11221206
METAR KLXV 281153Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR M12/M21 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP290
T11221211 11117 21172 58006
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/28/2026
RANGELY - 07:27:00 MST / 17:29:13 MST
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:23:54 MST / 17:30:31 MST
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:20:03 MST / 17:20:30 MST
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 421 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL THIS MORNING WITH THE MAJORITY OF CLOUD
COVER BEING CIRRUS. A MILD STORM SYSTEM PASSES THROUGH TONIGHT
THOUGH, WHICH COULD BRING IMPACTS TO SOME NORTHERN COLORADO
TERMINALS. KHDN IS EXPECTED TO BE THE ONLY TERMINAL TO SNOWFALL
OVERNIGHT, BUT LOWER CIGS, POTENTIALLY BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS,
ARE ALSO POSSIBLE AT KASE AND KEGE.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 281435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3046 RMK AO2
T10831126
METAR KAJZ 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3046 RMK AO2
T10891123
METAR KAJZ 281355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3046 RMK AO2
T10901126
KMTJ 281121Z 2812/2912 15008KT P6SM SCT250
FM281600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM281800 34004KT P6SM FEW150 BKN250
FM290200 15006KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250
METAR KMTJ 281353Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP343
T11111150
METAR KMTJ 281253Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR M10/M14 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP336
T11001144
METAR KMTJ 281153Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP338
T11111150 11089 21117 58005
METAR KGUC 281356Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M23/M26 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP486
T12281261 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 281256Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M26/M28 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP480
T12561278 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 281156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M23/M26 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP466
T12331256 11189 21244 53000 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 281435Z AUTO 34008KT 320V020 10SM CLR M04/M20 A3030 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 281415Z AUTO 33008G17KT 280V010 10SM CLR M04/M21 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 281355Z AUTO 32009G17KT 10SM CLR M04/M21 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 281435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3034 RMK AO2
T11061188
METAR KAEJ 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M18 A3034 RMK AO2
T11221183
METAR KAEJ 281355Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M13/M18 A3034 RMK AO2
T11321177
METAR KANK 281435Z AUTO 32011KT 9SM CLR M08/M19 A3032 RMK AO2 T10761194
$
METAR KANK 281415Z AUTO 32016G20KT 10SM CLR M07/M19 A3032 RMK AO2
T10671190 $
METAR KANK 281355Z AUTO 32016G20KT 10SM CLR M07/M19 A3033 RMK AO2
T10711190 $
METAR KMYP 281435Z AUTO 30033KT 10SM CLR M11/M21 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 281415Z AUTO 29035KT 10SM CLR M11/M21 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 281355Z AUTO 29033KT 10SM CLR M11/M21 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 281435Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3045 RMK AO2
T10831141
METAR KAIB 281415Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3045 RMK AO2
T10951140
METAR KAIB 281355Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3045 RMK AO2
T10921144
KTEX 281121Z 2812/2912 13006KT P6SM SCT250
FM282000 26007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM290200 27004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM290600 15004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
METAR KTEX 281435Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281415Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281355Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281435Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR M11/M18 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281415Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR M10/M18 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281355Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 281353Z AUTO 06003KT 9SM CLR M11/M14 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP345
T11111139
METAR KCEZ 281253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP331
T11171144
METAR KCEZ 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP322
T11111144 11072 21117 58009
KDRO 281121Z 2812/2912 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM282100 24008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
FM290100 28008KT P6SM SCT250
FM290600 32005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDRO 281353Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP351
T11001133
METAR KDRO 281253Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP347
T11001128
METAR KDRO 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP343
T10891122 11050 21100 56007
METAR KPSO 281435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 281355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281435Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM SCT110 M10/M22 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281415Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR M10/M22 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281355Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M10/M21 A3042 RMK AO2
KALS 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM282000 23007KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
FM290200 33008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM290900 03007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 281352Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M18/M21 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP370
T11781206
METAR KALS 281252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M18/M19 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP357
T11781194
METAR KALS 281152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M18/M20 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP349
7//// T11781200 11106 21178 56003
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 01/28/2026
VAIL - 07:16:20 MST / 17:20:31 MST
DURANGO - 07:17:22 MST / 17:31:34 MST
ALAMOSA - 07:09:46 MST / 17:23:13 MST
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 421 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL THIS MORNING WITH THE MAJORITY OF CLOUD
COVER BEING CIRRUS. A MILD STORM SYSTEM PASSES THROUGH TONIGHT
THOUGH, WHICH COULD BRING IMPACTS TO SOME NORTHERN COLORADO
TERMINALS. KHDN IS EXPECTED TO BE THE ONLY TERMINAL TO SNOWFALL
OVERNIGHT, BUT LOWER CIGS, POTENTIALLY BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS,
ARE ALSO POSSIBLE AT KASE AND KEGE.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 281353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP308
T10281128
METAR KPGA 281253Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP303
T10281117
METAR KPGA 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP306
T10281117 10017 21028 56008
METAR KRQE 281353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M18 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP317
T11171178 $
METAR KRQE 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP311
T11221172 $
METAR KRQE 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M19 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP304
T11281189 11083 21133 58009 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1044 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION...WEDNESDAY 28/12Z THROUGH THURSDAY 29/12Z
VFR
CONDITIONS, WITH VRB WINDS 5-10 KTS. LOCALIZED NE GUSTS 15-25 KTS
DOWNWIND OF THE TERRAIN TERRAIN OVERNIGHT.
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY 29/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 31/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS
WITH DAYTIME WINDS N/NE 5-10 KTS EACH DAY, BECOMING LIGHT AND VRB
OVERNIGHT. NE WINDS REMAIN ELEVATED OVERNIGHT DOWNWIND OF THE HIGHER
TERRAIN.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 281134Z 2812/2918 14004KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM281700 33009KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 2819/2824 6SM -SN
BKN045
FM290400 15005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
METAR KSLC 281354Z 10005KT 10SM BKN190 BKN220 00/M10 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP250 T00001100 $
METAR KSLC 281254Z 00000KT 10SM BKN220 OVC240 M01/M10 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP250 T10061100 $
METAR KSLC 281154Z 12003KT 10SM BKN220 OVC240 M02/M09 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP249 T10171089 10006 21022 58013 $
KVEL 281121Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250
FM281800 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100 OVC150
FM290000 28005KT P6SM OVC100
FM290600 28004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
METAR KVEL 281353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP317
T10721150
METAR KVEL 281253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP325
T10831156
METAR KVEL 281153Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M10/M16 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP322
T11001161 11044 21106 58005
METAR KPUC 281353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP344
T10721156
METAR KPUC 281253Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP336
T10671156
METAR KPUC 281153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP337
T10721161 11067 21083 58005
KCNY 281121Z 2812/2912 00000KT P6SM SCT250
FM281800 31005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 281353Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP330
T10391111
METAR KCNY 281253Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP325
T10501111
METAR KCNY 281153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP328
T10831106 11033 21083 58006
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1002 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC
TERMINAL THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS. INCREASING CLOUDS WILL BRING
LOWERING CIGS THROUGH THE DAY, REACHING NEAR 7-8KFT BEHIND A COLD
FRONT WHICH WILL ARRIVE NEAR OR SHORTLY BEFORE 18Z. THERE IS A 30%
CHANCE OF LIGHT PRECIPITATION BRIEFLY FILLING IN OVER THE TERMINAL,
BETWEEN 19-00Z. THIS WOULD MAINLY BE IN THE FORM OF SNOW OR A
RAIN/SNOW MIX, WITH A 20% CHANCE OF BRIEFLY REACHING INTO THE MVFR
CATEGORY. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO NORTHWEST WITH THE ARRIVAL OF THE
FRONT, WITH A SHIFT BACK TO LIGHT SOUTH AFTER 03-04Z BUT MAY BE
VARIABLE AT TIMES THROUGH THE NIGHT.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST
FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS. INCREASING CLOUDS
WILL BRING LOWERING CIGS THROUGH THE DAY. A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE
FROM NORTHWEST UTAH AROUND 14Z THIS MORNING TO SOUTHEAST UTAH BY
EARLY THIS EVENING. PRECIPITATION WILL FILL IN ACROSS MAINLY
NORTHERN UTAH BEHIND THE FRONT, MOSTLY IN THE FORM OF SNOW BUT MAY
BE OCCASIONALLY RAIN/SNOW MIX IN SOME VALLEY LOCALES. LOCAL MVFR TO
BRIEF IFR CONDITIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE OVER/NEAR NORTHERN TERMINALS,
MAINLY DURING THE AFTERNOON. MOUNTAIN TOP OBSCURATIONS CAN BE
EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHERN UTAH DURING THE AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY
EVENING TIMEFRAME.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 281134Z 2812/2912 19006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM281800 25012G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
PROB30 2820/2902 3SM -SN SCT015 BKN025
FM290300 25010KT P6SM BKN025=
METAR KEVW 281353Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP258
T10441172
METAR KEVW 281253Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR M05/M17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP266
T10501172
METAR KEVW 281153Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP267
T10561172 11011 21056 58012
KRKS 281121Z 2812/2912 24008KT P6SM SCT200
FM282000 27015G25KT P6SM FEW060 BKN090
FM290500 25020G30KT P6SM FEW080 BKN100
METAR KRKS 281354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M18 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP282
T10441178
METAR KRKS 281254Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M07/M18 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP290
T10671178
METAR KRKS 281154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP286
T10561172 11033 21056 58007
KRWL 281201Z 2812/2912 24015G25KT P6SM BKN250
FM290000 25011KT P6SM SCT060 OVC090
FM290300 26018G30KT P6SM SCT030 OVC050 PROB30 2903/2909 4SM
-SHSN BR OVC030
METAR KRWL 281353Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10391172
METAR KRWL 281253Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP266
T10281172
METAR KRWL 281153Z AUTO 23014G24KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP261
T10281172 11022 21056 58007
KLAR 281122Z 2812/2912 22015KT P6SM FEW250
FM281500 24015G25KT P6SM BKN250
FM282200 24011KT P6SM SCT100 OVC250
FM290400 30015G25KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
METAR KLAR 281353Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
22029/1306 SLP244 T10391172
METAR KLAR 281253Z AUTO 22016KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP244
T10281172
METAR KLAR 281153Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP246
T10441172 11033 21094 58004
KCYS 281122Z 2812/2912 25008KT P6SM FEW250
FM281700 26013G20KT P6SM SCT250
FM282200 29010KT P6SM OVC250
FM290300 31015G25KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
METAR KCYS 281353Z 25017G28KT 10SM CLR 02/M17 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
26031/1341 SLP223 T00221172 $
METAR KCYS 281253Z 22009KT 10SM CLR M01/M17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP233 T10061172
$
METAR KCYS 281153Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP245
T10281167 10000 21044 55002 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 01/28/26 14:31 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
30000 FT MSL...256/048
28000 FT MSL...256/050
26000 FT MSL...253/049
25000 FT MSL...242/048
22000 FT MSL...252/003
20000 FT MSL...269/004
19000 FT MSL...259/003
18000 FT MSL...324/001
16000 FT MSL...257/002
15000 FT MSL...255/004
14000 FT MSL...277/008
13600 FT MSL...269/014
13000 FT MSL...307/020
12000 FT MSL...291/031
11200 FT MSL...285/031
11000 FT MSL...283/026
10000 FT MSL...276/026
10000 FT MSL...280/027
9000 FT MSL...277/015
9000 FT MSL...287/027
8100 FT MSL...268/023
8000 FT MSL...291/020
7400 FT MSL...276/021
7000 FT MSL...273/021
6700 FT MSL...261/021
6200 FT MSL...240/010
6000 FT MSL...217/012
6000 FT MSL...232/009
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 01/28/26 14:32 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...285/051
27000 FT MSL...286/050
26000 FT MSL...294/045
25000 FT MSL...295/042
24000 FT MSL...294/039
23000 FT MSL...308/040
22000 FT MSL...292/036
21000 FT MSL...291/041
20000 FT MSL...289/043
13000 FT MSL...306/047
12000 FT MSL...306/041
11700 FT MSL...303/045
11000 FT MSL...299/044
10500 FT MSL...293/046
10000 FT MSL...288/044
9500 FT MSL...282/049
9000 FT MSL...277/041
8600 FT MSL...270/035
8000 FT MSL...266/036
7900 FT MSL...260/039
7400 FT MSL...251/037
7000 FT MSL...257/035
6700 FT MSL...250/032
6600 FT MSL...252/030
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1100 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 400 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
WEST OF THE DIVIDE...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS TERMINALS.
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT ALL TAF SITES FOR THE ENTIRETY OF
THE PERIOD. INCREASING MID LEVEL CLOUDS AFTER 17-19Z WITH THE
NEXT SYSTEM NEARING FROM THE WEST. BEST SNOW CHANCES AT JAC
(60-70%) AFTER 20Z AND FOR BPI/PNA (30-40%) AFTER 21Z. BREEZY
WINDS AFTER THIS POINT WITH LOWERING CEILINGS BUT REMAINING VFR
WITH LIGHT SNOW AT THESE LOCATIONS. DRY AT RKS WITH STRONGER
WINDS OUT OF THE WEST UP TO 30KTS AFTER 05Z THIS EVENING IN WAKE
OF THE FRONTAL BOUNDARY. MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION EXPECTED IN THE
AFTERNOON AND INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.
EAST OF THE DIVIDE...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL TERMINALS.
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT ALL TAF SITES THROUGH THE ENTIRETY
OF THE PERIOD. INCREASING WINDS AHEAD OF THE NEXT SYSTEM,
STRONGEST AT CPR UP TO 30KTS AFTER 15Z. MINIMAL CHANCES FOR SNOW
(10-20%) WITH THE COLD FRONTAL PASSAGE FOR A FEW HOURS AFTER
00-02Z. OTHERWISE, LOWERING BUT VFR CEILINGS DURING THIS TIME
BEFORE IMPROVING AFTER 06Z WITH DIMINISHING WINDS THROUGH EARLY
THURSDAY MORNING. MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION EXPECTED IN THE
EVENING THROUGH ABOUT 05-06Z.
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 1154 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 451 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
GENERALLY QUIET WEATHER TODAY AS AN UPPER LEVEL RIDGE AXIS QUICKLY
MOVES EAST ACROSS THE AREA. INCREASING CLOUDINESS IS EXPECTED
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON WITH BREEZY CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL SOUTHEAST
WYOMING TERMINALS AFTER 17Z TODAY WITH GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS
POSSIBLE.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL AT ALL TERMINALS
OVER THE NEXT 18 TO 24 HOURS. CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE TO LOWER AND
THICKEN LATER TODAY AND TONIGHT, BUT CIGS SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE 5000
FEET. SOME LIGHT SNOW MAY SNEAK INTO KRWL AFTER 00Z THURSDAY, BUT
CONFIDENCE IS LIMITED ENOUGH TO ADD TO A PROB30 GROUP FOR NOW.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 281435Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M10/M15 A3019 RMK AO2
T10981146
METAR KIBM 281415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3019 RMK AO2
T10941149
METAR KIBM 281355Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M10/M15 A3021 RMK AO2
T11011148
KSNY 281122Z 2812/2912 29009KT P6SM SCT250
FM290000 VRB05KT P6SM BKN150 OVC250
METAR KSNY 281353Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP270
T10501133
METAR KSNY 281253Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP265
T10501128
METAR KSNY 281153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP260
T10781133 11061 21106 56008
METAR KOGA 281435Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3022 RMK AO2
T10861117
METAR KOGA 281415Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3022 RMK AO2
T10981126
METAR KOGA 281355Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3022 RMK AO2
T11071134
METAR KIML 281353Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10561117
METAR KIML 281253Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP271
T10721128
METAR KIML 281153Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP268
T10831128 11033 21100 56006
KMCK 281120Z 2812/2912 26008KT P6SM FEW250
FM290000 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200
FM291000 06007KT P6SM OVC025
METAR KMCK 281353Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP281
T10721111
METAR KMCK 281253Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP278
T11001122
METAR KMCK 281153Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10891111 11067 21106 58004
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 01/28/26 14:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
4100 FT MSL...256/004
3600 FT MSL...278/004
3400 FT MSL...282/013
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1201 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 559 AM CST WED JAN 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD OUTSIDE
THE FINAL FEW HOURS.
OVERALL, WESTERLY FLOW WILL PROMOTE A MILD AND DRY DAY ACROSS
WESTERN NEBRASKA TERMINALS UNDER INCREASING HIGH CLOUDS.
LATER TODAY, A BACKDOOR COLD FRONT WILL SETTLE WEST AND PROMOTE
STEADILY DECREASING CIGS AND EASTERLY WINDS. TOWARDS THE END OF
THE PERIOD, LIGHT SNOW WILL DEVELOP ACROSS SOUTH DAKOTA AND MAY
THREATEN VTN. HAVE ADDED A FEW HOURS OF -SN TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS
UNDER MVFR CIGS WITH ACTIVITY CONTINUING BEYOND THE END OF THE
VALID PERIOD.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 281120Z 2812/2912 25010KT P6SM FEW250
FM290100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KGLD 281353Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10671122
METAR KGLD 281253Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10501117
METAR KGLD 281153Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP259
T10331111 11022 21039 55005
KGCK 281126Z 2812/2912 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM282200 20008KT P6SM SCT250
FM290400 14008KT P6SM BKN200
FM290700 07009KT P6SM SCT140
FM290900 35012KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 281354Z 26008KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP282
T10721094
METAR KGCK 281254Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10721100
METAR KGCK 281154Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10501094 11039 21083 56015 $
METAR KLBL 281356Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP293
T10611094 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 281256Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP290
T10561094 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 281156Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP287
6//// 7//// T10561089 11039 21094 56017 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 281435Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3032 RMK AO2
T10081111
METAR KEHA 281415Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
T10201114
METAR KEHA 281355Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3031 RMK AO2
T10171118
GOODLAND (KGLD) 01/28/26 14:32 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...331/070
19000 FT MSL...303/003
18000 FT MSL...274/003
17000 FT MSL...302/002
16000 FT MSL...259/009
15000 FT MSL...257/010
13000 FT MSL...267/009
12000 FT MSL...286/012
11500 FT MSL...257/015
10000 FT MSL...321/019
9000 FT MSL...292/019
8000 FT MSL...316/016
8000 FT MSL...318/019
7000 FT MSL...292/020
6900 FT MSL...287/015
6000 FT MSL...338/018
5000 FT MSL...328/023
4700 FT MSL...338/023
4000 FT MSL...329/027
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 01/28/26 14:32 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...246/002
13800 FT MSL...082/003
11500 FT MSL...209/005
10000 FT MSL...198/006
9000 FT MSL...168/002
7000 FT MSL...221/016
6900 FT MSL...221/016
5000 FT MSL...083/004
4000 FT MSL...340/004
3800 FT MSL...278/006
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1126 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 425 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH
THIS EVENING. THERE ARE INCREASING CHANCES FOR MVFR AND
POSSIBLY IFR CEILINGS AFTER 10Z AT KMCK BEHIND A COLD FRONT WITH
THIS CURRENTLY FAVORED TO REMAIN EAST OF KGLD AT THIS TIME.
THERE IS ALSO A SIGNAL FOR POTENTIAL FOG DEVELOPMENT EARLY
THURSDAY MORNING THAT MAY BRING BRIEF VIS REDUCTIONS AT KMCK TO
MVFR (3-5SM). WINDS ARE EXPECTED TOT REMAIN OUT OF THE WEST AND
SOUTHWEST 7-11KT TODAY, DECREASING AT SUNSET AND EVENTUALLY
SHIFTING TO THE EAST-NORTHEAST AFTER 06Z TONIGHT.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1128 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 527 AM CST WED JAN 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF THE TAF PERIOD.
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON, EXPECT WESTERLY WINDS 5-10 KNOTS,
SHIFTING SOUTHERLY THIS EVENING, BEFORE AGAIN TURNING OUT OF THE
NORTH INTO THURSDAY MORNING AS LOW PRESSURE TRACKS SOUTH OF THE
AREA. ONLY ADVERSE WEATHER WILL BE THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME
FREEZING FOG TO DEVELOP LATE TONIGHT AND INTO THURSDAY MORNING.
PROBABILITY FOR WIDESPREAD DENSE FOG IS LOW, BUT SOME ELEVATED
CHANCES OF 3-5 MILE VISIBILITY IS APPARENT, MAINLY AFTER 07Z
THURSDAY. HAVE INCLUDED BR INTO THE DDC AND HYS TAFS TO ACCOUNT
FOR THIS POTENTIAL.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
FM282000 20009KT P6SM FEW250
FM290500 25010KT P6SM BKN150
FM291000 33015G25KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 281353Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP275
T10611122
METAR KGUY 281253Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP274
I1000 T10721128
METAR KGUY 281153Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP268
I1000 I6000 T10781122 11056 21100 58015
KDHT 281120Z 2812/2912 24007KT P6SM SCT250
FM282000 21017G27KT P6SM SCT250
FM290500 25015KT P6SM BKN250
FM291000 32016G26KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 281353Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP304
T11111161
METAR KDHT 281253Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP296
T10831150
METAR KDHT 281153Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP288
T10721150 11056 21089 58008
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1118 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 507 AM CST WED JAN 28 2026
DRY WEATHER HOLDS AGAIN FOR TODAY WITH ALL TERMINALS HOLDING AT
VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE PACKAGE. HOWEVER, WINDS DOWN AT THE
SURFACE ARE LIKELY TO PICKUP WITH THE APPROACHING FRONT TONIGHT
INTO THURSDAY MORNING. GUST UPWARDS OF 30 KTS ARE POSSIBLE DURING
THIS TIME, WITH SPEEDS EXPECTED TO STAY UP DURING THE OVERNIGHT
AND MORNING HOURS THANKS TO GOOD LOW-LEVEL JET PRESENCE BEHIND THE
FRONT. THIS JET MAY ALSO CAUSE LOW-LEVEL WINDS SHEAR FOR THE
TERMINALS TONIGHT. HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO
INCLUDED MENTION IN CURRENT PACKAGE.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 281120Z 2812/2912 09007KT P6SM SCT250
FM281800 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KFMN 281353Z 09005KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP348
T10831128
METAR KFMN 281253Z 08006KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP340 T10781128
METAR KFMN 281153Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP339
T10831128 11033 21083 56007
METAR KLVS 281353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10331172 $
METAR KLVS 281253Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M07/M17 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP274
T10671172 $
METAR KLVS 281153Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M06/M18 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10611178 10000 21078 58010 $
METAR KRTN 281353Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP307
T11171167
METAR KRTN 281253Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP304
T11171161
METAR KRTN 281153Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP294
T11171161 11050 21122 58008
METAR KCAO 281355Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M01/M15 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP275
T10111150
METAR KCAO 281255Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP270
T10061156
METAR KCAO 281155Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP274
T10111156 10000 21033 56008
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1122 UTC WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 408 AM MST WED JAN 28 2026
VFR PREVAILS AS HIGH LEVEL CIRRUS CROSSES THE STATE, ALONGSIDE
LIGHT PREVAILING WINDS THROUGH THE DAY. THE EXCEPTION WILL BE A
NORTHERLY DRAINAGE WIND BRINGING BREEZY CONDITIONS INTO KSAF THIS
MORNING. NORTHWESTERLY WINDS INCREASE OVER THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS
THIS AFTERNOON, SPREADING TO PORTIONS OF THE HIGHLANDS AND EASTERN
PLAINS BRINGING LLWS TO THESE AREAS TONIGHT INTO THURSDAY
MORNING. DIALED BACK THE MENTION OF FREEZING FOG AT KROW THIS
MORNING AS THIS HAS NOT MATERIALIZED AND IS BECOMING LESS AND LESS
LIKELY AS HIGH CIRRUS MOVES OVERHEAD.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 281800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2407 2319-03 2319-09 2235-22 2343-34 227147 237153 255855
BCE 2631-05 2538-19 2560-31 248443 248554 257556
LND 3013-01 3013-07 2628-20 2447-31 246046 236155 246863
RKS 2616 2720-08 2434-20 2451-31 246145 236255 246962
GJT 2215-02 2424-06 2441-18 2451-30 256644 256654 256961
FMN 2511+00 2624-03 2440-16 2444-29 265543 265953 266562
ABQ 2716+02 2724-01 2627-15 2533-28 265643 285052 275761
MBW 2836 2927-07 2837-18 2649-30 265445 265154 265766
DEN 3009+01 3012-05 2836-17 2747-29 265344 266054 275863
PUB 3009+02 2918-03 2834-16 2843-28 274944 265154 275463
ALS 2718-02 2732-15 2637-28 265044 264954 276362
TCC 2320 2415+02 3017-01 2929-14 2936-26 274543 274554 285361
BFF 3221 2917-02 3026-08 3040-18 2950-30 286345 286154 276064
GLD 2813 3219-02 3027-07 2936-17 2947-30 296043 286053 285965
GCK 2612+06 3015-02 2822-06 2935-16 2948-29 296042 295953 296065
GAG 2714+06 2817-02 2819-06 3033-16 3045-28 306042 305752 296064
AMA 2312 2612+00 2815-04 2929-14 2935-27 284742 284953 285264
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 290000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3016-07 3127-11 3139-25 3234-39 314946 295850 288051
BCE 3136-09 2964-17 2966-30 285146 266754 276753
LND 3316-03 3013-11 2824-24 3019-36 252851 253555 275053
RKS 3022 2822-11 2726-24 2616-36 242649 254252 275453
GJT 2521-03 2829-09 2645-24 2674-32 267644 268751 286552
FMN 2724+01 2834-05 2854-17 2757-30 268744 269554 268555
ABQ 2824+03 2834-02 2739-17 2646-28 266942 267752 760658
MBW 2834 2930-09 2623-22 2541-33 244049 246055 255859
DEN 2817+01 2828-07 2728-21 2551-31 258045 249355 258361
PUB 2725+02 2830-04 2538-18 2657-29 267344 258354 268961
ALS 2733-04 2650-17 2664-28 267843 268254 268758
TCC 2532 2825+05 2829+00 2642-15 2653-27 266443 276851 770659
BFF 3318 3019-03 2924-09 2727-20 2638-32 255646 258556 257463
GLD 2209 2616-01 2923-07 2738-17 2654-30 276644 277354 278863
GCK 2317+07 2614+00 2819-06 2941-16 2754-29 286444 287353 288163
GAG 2425+06 2522-01 2823-04 2941-15 2850-28 286443 286753 288061
AMA 2334 2526+03 2824-01 2839-15 2648-28 276143 276252 279658
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z
VALID 291200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3212-07 3222-10 3235-21 3150-33 325450 315659 305256
BCE 3615-06 3128-19 3337-32 314349 304854 286154
LND 3411-06 3219-12 3242-26 3275-36 326851 316457 316055
RKS 3131 3131-11 3249-23 3265-35 326651 316456 305954
GJT 0109-06 3422-10 3343-21 3251-34 315150 305955 286852
FMN 3322-03 3329-07 3138-18 3047-32 286547 277852 278554
ABQ 3328-01 3228-05 3043-17 2953-30 277845 279950 278956
MBW 3028 3134-14 3145-27 3158-38 316948 316355 305953
DEN 3422-04 3424-12 3240-24 3150-36 306348 296554 306752
PUB 3523-04 3221-10 3138-23 3154-33 297047 297653 287851
ALS 3329-09 3248-20 3058-32 287148 288352 278352
TCC 3638 3423-01 3330-06 2856-16 2863-29 279544 771051 279756
BFF 3235 3137-09 3232-14 3024-26 3027-37 293052 305355 305753
GLD 3425 3326-06 3231-12 3127-24 3135-38 315449 306551 297450
GCK 3538+03 3431-03 3319-10 3132-25 3145-36 289143 289251 288752
GAG 3326+04 3228-01 2934-07 2668-17 2782-29 279546 770452 780255
AMA 3635 3130+00 3036-06 2760-15 2867-29 279145 771551 770255
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