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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0025 MST Wednesday, December 10, 2025


* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR KFNL 100656Z AUTO 04020G23KT 10SM OVC075 06/M01 A3008 RMK AO2
        SLP154 T00611006 401781006 $
METAR KFNL 100556Z AUTO 06017KT 10SM OVC080 04/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 WSHFT
        0527 SLP151 T00441011 10156 20044 51036 $
SPECI KFNL 100547Z AUTO 07019G25KT 10SM OVC080 05/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 0527 $

METAR KGXY 100656Z AUTO 01019G28KT 10SM 03/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
        01030/0634 SLP189 T00331022 401891050 $
METAR KGXY 100556Z AUTO 01020G26KT 10SM 03/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
        03029/0506 SLP182 T00331011 10150 20028 53019 $
METAR KGXY 100456Z AUTO 03020G26KT 10SM 03/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
        02031/0415 WSHFT 0343 SLP192 T00331011 $


METAR KBDU 100715Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM BKN014 BKN090 02/00 A3014 RMK
        AO2
METAR KBDU 100655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 02/00 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 100635Z AUTO 28005G15KT 10SM SCT095 03/00 A3011 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 100715Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC085 02/M00 A3014 RMK AO2 T00191004
METAR KEIK 100655Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC085 02/00 A3012 RMK AO2 PRESRR
       T00210002
METAR KEIK 100635Z AUTO 10007G20KT 10SM BKN090 02/01 A3009 RMK AO2
        PRESRR T00230005

KBJC 100538Z 1006/1106 32012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
      TEMPO 1006/1008 06013KT P6SM FEW100 BKN180
     FM100800 28009KT P6SM BKN180
     FM101000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW020 BKN180
     FM101800 27015G25KT P6SM BKN220
METAR KBJC 100715Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT012 BKN075 01/00 A3016 RMK
        AO2
METAR KBJC 100655Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM SCT075 02/00 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 100635Z AUTO 07014G18KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3010 RMK AO2

KDEN 100538Z 1006/1112 04012G22KT P6SM SCT090 BKN180
     FM100730 08009KT P6SM FEW080 BKN180
     FM100900 14008KT P6SM FEW015 BKN180
     FM101600 18008KT P6SM SCT180
     FM102000 29012G24KT P6SM SCT180
     FM110000 25011KT P6SM BKN180
     FM110300 22012KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KDEN 100653Z 09011KT 10SM FEW090 BKN220 M01/M02 A3011 RMK AO2
        SLP174 T10061022 401611006
METAR KDEN 100553Z 07012KT 10SM SCT090 BKN220 02/M01 A3008 RMK AO2
        PK WND 04029/0509 WSHFT 0440 SLP158 T00171006 10139 20017 51051
SPECI KDEN 100500Z 04017G27KT 10SM SCT090 BKN220 04/01 A3004 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 04027/0455 WSHFT 0440 T00390006


KBKF 100100Z 1001/1107 VRB06KT 9999 FEW080 BKN140 BKN200 560009
     560901 QNH2980INS
     BECMG 1001/1002 31012G20KT 9999 FEW080 SCT120 BKN180
     530009 530901 QNH2983INS
     BECMG 1007/1008 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 BKN180 530009 530901
     QNH3022INS TX10/1022Z TN00/1014Z
METAR KBKF 100658Z 07011KT 10SM FEW008 SCT080 BKN200 01/M01 A3010 RMK
        AO2A SLP163 T00091013 401650008
METAR KBKF 100558Z 06013KT 10SM FEW095 SCT150 BKN200 03/00 A3007 RMK
        AO2A PK WND 05028/09 SLP152 T00260000 10147 20026 52052
METAR KBKF 100458Z 36017G21KT 10SM SCT095 BKN150 BKN200 11/M03 A2999
        RMK AO2A PK WND 33027/02 SLP112 T01111034

KAPA 100538Z 1006/1106 01011KT P6SM BKN180
      TEMPO 1006/1008 03012G20KT
     FM101000 17008KT P6SM FEW020 BKN180
     FM101600 21006KT P6SM SCT180
     FM102000 26010KT P6SM SCT180
     FM110200 23011KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KAPA 100653Z 11009KT 10SM OVC009 02/00 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 05027/0604
        PRESRR SLP189 T00220000 401561006 $
SPECI KAPA 100639Z 11012G18KT 10SM BKN009 02/00 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
       05027/0604 PRESRR T00220000 $
SPECI KAPA 100606Z 07011G27KT 10SM FEW009 SCT100 BKN200 02/00 A3007 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 05027/0604 T00220000 $

METAR KMNH 100715Z AUTO 05008KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC002 00/00 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 100655Z AUTO 06008KT 1SM BR OVC002 00/00 A3014 RMK AO2 VIS
        1/2V5
METAR KMNH 100635Z AUTO 06010KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 00/00 A3013 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 100715Z AUTO 35026G34KT 10SM OVC075 03/M03 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 100655Z AUTO 35025G34KT 10SM OVC070 03/M03 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 100635Z AUTO 34028G34KT 10SM OVC070 03/M02 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 100715Z AUTO 32012G18KT 10SM BKN075 BKN085 OVC110 02/M02
       A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 100655Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 BKN120 02/M02 A3011
       RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 100635Z AUTO 33009G14KT 10SM SCT080 BKN100 02/M02 A3010
        RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 100653Z AUTO 36022G36KT 10SM OVC075 02/M04 A3007 RMK AO2
        PK WND 35036/0625 SLP174 T00171039 401720006
METAR KAKO 100553Z AUTO 35022G31KT 10SM SCT075 02/M03 A3004 RMK AO2
        PK WND 34037/0532 SLP168 T00171033 10128 20017 51043
METAR KAKO 100453Z AUTO 36025G35KT 10SM SCT080 02/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
        PK WND 01043/0356 SLP166 T00221017

SPECI KLIC 100705Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM BKN016 01/M02 A3012 RMK AO2
       T00061022
METAR KLIC 100655Z AUTO 31010G22KT 10SM SCT018 01/M02 A3012 RMK AO2
        PK WND 02037/0627 SLP177 T00061022 401671061
SPECI KLIC 100603Z AUTO 01023G36KT 10SM SCT013 01/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01034/0556 T00111011

METAR KHEQ 100715Z AUTO 34015G18KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 100655Z AUTO 35015G25KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 100635Z AUTO 35017G22KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3006 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 100714Z AUTO 34014G20KT 10SM OVC085 02/M02 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 100654Z AUTO 34018G24KT 10SM OVC075 03/M02 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 100634Z AUTO 35019G27KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 OVC080 03/M02
        A3005 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 100715Z AUTO 34013G22KT 10SM SCT075 03/M02 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 100655Z AUTO 35014G22KT 10SM OVC075 05/M02 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 100635Z AUTO 35022G30KT 10SM SCT065 OVC075 05/M01 A3006
        RMK AO2

METAR KITR 100653Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP162
        T00281028 401831028
METAR KITR 100553Z AUTO 35017G26KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 36035/0455 SLP150 T00441028 10100 20022 51054
METAR KITR 100453Z AUTO 36025G33KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 01033/0442 WSHFT 0340 SLP143 T00610000

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/10/2025
Fort Collins - 07:13:20 MST / 16:33:17 MST
Denver       - 07:10:25 MST / 16:35:21 MST
Sterling     - 07:06:13 MST / 16:25:35 MST

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 12/10/25 07:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...323/027
                   9000 FT MSL...312/020
                   8100 FT MSL...311/001
                   8000 FT MSL...336/019
                   7300 FT MSL...312/001
                   7000 FT MSL...009/024
                   6600 FT MSL...018/005
                   6200 FT MSL...046/021

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2354 UTC Tuesday, December  9, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday/...
Issued at 441 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
VFR conditions are expected through this TAF package. Wind gusts have
weakened at KDEN this evening, are intermittent at KAPA, and
remain strong at KBJC. The W/NW winds this afternoon will turn
more to the N/NE around 5Z or 6Z at KDEN and KAPA, as a weak
front moves over the area. Winds will turn more southerly towards
drainage flow overnight and early tomorrow morning. There is
potential for few or sct low clouds near 015 tomorrow morning
over KDEN from 9Z to 16Z. Winds will increase and become gusty
from the W/NW at KDEN and KBJC tomorrow afternoon. Winds however
will be weaker than what we saw today, with gusts generally around
25kts.


* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR K4BM 100715Z AUTO 26027G44KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 100655Z AUTO 26022G40KT 230V290 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3025 RMK
        AO2
METAR K4BM 100635Z AUTO 27024G39KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3025 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 100655Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP152
        T00321014 401580032
SPECI KAFF 100652Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 WSHFT 43
       SLP152
METAR KAFF 100555Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T00801035 10138 20053 52034

KCOS 100526Z 1006/1106 35008KT P6SM BKN200
     FM100800 03012KT P6SM SCT200
     FM101000 13008KT P6SM FEW030 SCT200
     FM101400 16008KT P6SM BKN020
     FM101800 18012KT P6SM FEW030 BKN200
     FM110100 33008KT P6SM SCT200
SPECI KCOS 100722Z 02025KT 10SM BKN250 03/M01 A3007 RMK AO2
       T00331011
METAR KCOS 100654Z 02015KT 10SM BKN250 05/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T00501011 401610006
METAR KCOS 100554Z 32010KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 09/M03 A3005 RMK AO2
        SLP147 T00941033 10144 20094 53037


METAR KFLY 100715Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM OVC004 01/00 A3011 RMK AO2 T00071005
METAR KFLY 100655Z AUTO 02015KT 10SM BKN004 01/M01 A3010 RMK AO2
       T00081006 401370001
METAR KFLY 100635Z AUTO 01016G22KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 T00101013

KFCS 100400Z 1004/1110 31009KT 9999 SKC WS020/32040KT 560209
      QNH2994INS
      BECMG 1007/1008 33009KT 9999 SKC 560309 QNH2996INS
      BECMG 1013/1014 20012G18KT 9999 SCT040 530609 QNH3008INS
      BECMG 1018/1019 15009KT 9999 FEW070 530409 QNH3002INS
      BECMG 1101/1102 30009KT 9999 FEW100 560309 QNH3000INS
      TX08/1020Z TMN02/1014Z
METAR KFCS 100655Z 05014G20KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3002 RMK AO2A SLPNO
        ALSTG ESTMD T00581016 401540000
METAR KFCS 100555Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3001 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG
        ESTMD T00861027 10154 20069 52047
METAR KFCS 100455Z 30006KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2996 RMK AO2A SLPNO ALSTG
        ESTMD T01131032

KPUB 100526Z 1006/1106 35009KT P6SM BKN200
     FM100900 08008KT P6SM SCT200
     FM101400 13007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN200
     FM101900 10008KT P6SM FEW050 BKN200
     FM110100 28007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KPUB 100653Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3007 RMK AO2 PRESRR
        SLP158 T00670000 401891006
METAR KPUB 100553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 PRESRR
        SLP134 T00831006 10167 20078 53041
METAR KPUB 100453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP114
        T00940000


METAR KTAD 100654Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T00831033 401891022
METAR KTAD 100554Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T01001033 10156 20100 53021
METAR KTAD 100454Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
        29028/0411 SLP099 T01221033


METAR KLAA 100653Z AUTO A3007 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLAA 100553Z AUTO A3001 RMK AO2 SLPNO 53058 PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLAA 100453Z AUTO A2991 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $

METAR KSPD 100656Z AUTO 02026G38KT 08/01 A3002 RMK AO1 PK WND 01040/0632
        SLP124 T00780006 402331022
METAR KSPD 100556Z AUTO 32011KT 09/M02 A2993 RMK AO1 SLP093 T00941022
        10111 20083 53030
METAR KSPD 100456Z AUTO 32012KT 09/M02 A2989 RMK AO1 SLP087 T00891017

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/10/2025
Burlington - 06:58:25 MST / 16:25:50 MST
Pueblo     - 07:04:48 MST / 16:38:14 MST
Lamar      - 06:56:17 MST / 16:30:44 MST

Pueblo (KPUX) 12/10/25 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   7000 FT MSL...003/023
                   6000 FT MSL...012/033
                   5900 FT MSL...024/037
                   5700 FT MSL...020/035

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0540 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1037 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
Strong northwest flow aloft will weaken through the night,
as passing wave continues to translate east. This passing wave
will allow for cold front to push across the plains, with north
to northeast at COS and PUB through the late evening, becoming
east to southeast overnight and persit through the late
afternoon, before west to northwest flow develops after sunset.
Latest model data does indicate the potential for MVFR cigs
developing at COS and PUB by 14Z, as low level east to
southeast flow deepens. If MVFR cigs develop, should see VFR
conditions back by 18Z, which should persist through the rest
of the taf period.
VFR conditions with generally light winds are expected at ALS
through this taf period.


* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KCAG 100653Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM OVC060 04/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP223
        T00440000 400831039
METAR KCAG 100553Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM BKN050 OVC060 05/M02 A3022 RMK
        AO2 SLP233 T00501017 10072 20039 51020
METAR KCAG 100453Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM OVC050 04/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP232
        T00391017

METAR KHDN 100656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC049 04/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP238
        T00391022 $
METAR KHDN 100556Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM BKN046 OVC060 05/M02 A3023 RMK
        AO2 SLP236 T00501022 10061 20017 400611044 51017 $
METAR KHDN 100456Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM OVC044 05/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP232
        T00501022 $

METAR KSBS 100715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC028 03/00 A3023 RMK AO1 T00320000
METAR KSBS 100655Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM OVC030 03/00 A3022 RMK AO1 T00250001
METAR KSBS 100635Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM OVC030 03/00 A3023 RMK AO1 T00250000

METAR KC07 100715Z AUTO 27008G23KT 170V280 1/2SM UP OVC002 A3024 RMK
        AO2
METAR KC07 100655Z AUTO 26009G22KT 220V290 1/2SM UP OVC002 A3024 RMK
        AO2 P0003
METAR KC07 100635Z AUTO 26007G16KT 190V310 1/2SM UP OVC002 A3024 RMK
        AO2 P0001

METAR K33V 100710Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT032 BKN038 OVC044 01/M01 A3019
        RMK AO1
METAR K33V 100655Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT033 OVC040 01/M01 A3020 RMK
        AO1
METAR K33V 100635Z AUTO 30012G17KT 10SM OVC037 01/M01 A3020 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 100653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC060 02/M02 A3025 RMK
        AO2 SLP229 T00221022 400781033
METAR KEEO 100553Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC060 02/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP228
        T00221022 10072 20011 51015
METAR KEEO 100453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM OVC060 02/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T00221028


METAR KGNB 100715Z AUTO 31006KT 5SM -SN BKN018 OVC023 01/00 A3026 RMK
        AO2 T00090000
METAR KGNB 100655Z AUTO 31004KT 5SM -SN BKN021 OVC026 01/00 A3026 RMK
        AO2 T00071003 400361057
METAR KGNB 100635Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM -SN OVC021 01/M01 A3026 RMK AO2
        T00081007

METAR K0CO 100715Z AUTO 31026G40KT OVC002 M06/M07 A3023 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 100655Z AUTO 30030G41KT BKN002 OVC009 M06/M07 A3023 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR K0CO 100635Z AUTO 31030G46KT BKN002 OVC008 M06/M07 A3023 RMK
        AO2 PWINO

METAR KC99 100716Z AUTO 30033KT 1 1/2SM SCT007 BKN014 OVC020 M03/M05
        A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 100656Z AUTO 30035KT 1 3/4SM SCT005 BKN014 OVC020 M03/M06
        A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 100633Z AUTO 29039G62KT 2SM SCT004 OVC013 M04/M06 A3008
        RMK AO2

KGJT 100520Z 1006/1106 08005KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250
     FM101500 13005KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250
     FM101800 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
     FM110000 35004KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 100653Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP246
        T00061028 400891017
METAR KGJT 100553Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT100 02/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP247
        T00171028 10061 20006 53009
METAR KGJT 100453Z 00000KT 10SM SCT100 01/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP252
        T00061022

KRIL 100520Z 1006/1106 14003KT P6SM OVC090
     FM101700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
     FM102000 18004KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
METAR KRIL 100653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 M01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP274
        T10111033 400281056
METAR KRIL 100553Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 M01/M03 A3027 RMK
        AO2 SLP273 T10061028 10017 21011 53013
METAR KRIL 100453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW075 OVC100 M01/M03 A3025 RMK
        AO2 SLP266 T10061028

METAR K5SM 100711Z AUTO 10SM BKN013 OVC020 M03/M06 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 100651Z AUTO 10SM OVC013 M03/M06 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 100632Z AUTO 10SM OVC013 M03/M06 A3036 RMK AO2

KEGE 100520Z 1006/1106 10007KT P6SM OVC070
     FM100900 12006KT P6SM BKN060
     FM101900 26009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT090
     FM110100 16006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
METAR KEGE 100656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 04/M04 A3027 RMK
        AO2 SLP241 T00391044 $
METAR KEGE 100556Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM OVC055 03/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251
        T00281039 10044 20017 400611056 53013 $
METAR KEGE 100456Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM OVC060 03/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP245
        T00331039 $

KASE 100520Z 1006/1106 20006KT P6SM BKN060 OVC070
     FM101200 18005KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060
     FM101800 35006KT P6SM FEW045 SCT080
     FM110000 22004KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250
METAR KASE 100653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC060 M02/M04 A3028 RMK
        AO2 SLP234 T10171039 400171100
METAR KASE 100553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 M02/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP234
        T10221044 10011 21033 53013
METAR KASE 100453Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM OVC060 M02/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP238
        T10221050


SPECI KLXV 100700Z AUTO 35013G22KT 10SM OVC028 00/M06 A3029 RMK AO2
       T00001056
METAR KLXV 100653Z AUTO 34009G22KT 10SM OVC030 01/M06 A3029 RMK AO2
        SLP188 T00061056 400171089
METAR KLXV 100553Z AUTO 35012G22KT 10SM BKN030 OVC039 01/M05 A3029
        RMK AO2 PK WND 34027/0506 SLP188 T00061050 10006 21006 53013

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/10/2025
Rangely           - 07:26:46 MST / 16:49:33 MST
Grand Junction    - 07:22:54 MST / 16:51:36 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:20:07 MST / 16:40:32 MST

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0447 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 943 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
A frontal boundary draped across portions of northwest Colorado
is responsible for breakpoint conditions at mountain terminals,
including KASE, KEGE, and KHDN. Rain and snow showers are
expected on the northern mountains of Colorado through the early
morning hours. This feature will lift northward enough for
improvements at KASE and KEGE Wednesday afternoon, while KHDN
will remain under a cloud deck into the late afternoon, as cloud
cover gets trapped against the Divide. Elsewhere, VFR
conditions with light winds under high pressure will continue
through the period.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KAJZ 100715Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 T10081023
METAR KAJZ 100655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 T10051027
METAR KAJZ 100635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 T10031031

KMTJ 100520Z 1006/1106 14005KT P6SM BKN250
     FM101800 35005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM110000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 100653Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP244
        T10061028 400891033
METAR KMTJ 100553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP248
        T10061028 10061 21006 53009
METAR KMTJ 100453Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP245
        T00001022

METAR KGUC 100656Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR M10/M12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP311
        T11001117 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 100556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP327
        T10941106 11017 21094 400111178 53012 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 100456Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR M08/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP326
        T10831089 FZRANO $

METAR K7BM 100715Z AUTO 25016G31KT 230V330 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3020 RMK
        AO2
METAR K7BM 100655Z AUTO 35004G32KT 190V050 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3017 RMK
        AO2
METAR K7BM 100635Z AUTO 32008G19KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3018 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 100715Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 T00651050
METAR KAEJ 100655Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 T00611045
METAR KAEJ 100635Z AUTO 28008G22KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3015 RMK AO2 T00691049

METAR KANK 100715Z AUTO 35006G18KT 290V040 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3014 RMK
        AO2 T00691048 $
METAR KANK 100655Z AUTO 28013G25KT 240V320 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3013 RMK
        AO2 PK WND 27027/0619 T00741048 401131016 $
METAR KANK 100635Z AUTO 26014G25KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 27027/0619 T00771049 $

METAR KMYP 100715Z AUTO 29035KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 100655Z AUTO 29037G44KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 100635Z AUTO 29040KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3038 RMK AO2


KTEX 100520Z 1006/1106 14005KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
     FM101800 28008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
     FM110000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KTEX 100715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 100655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 100635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3035 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 100715Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 100655Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 100635Z AUTO 34010G16KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 100653Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP222
        T10111039 401001050
METAR KCEZ 100553Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP221
        T10111033 10067 21011 51002
METAR KCEZ 100453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP226
        T10061033

KDRO 100520Z 1006/1106 05005KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
     FM101800 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM110000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 100653Z 08004KT CLR M02/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP246 T10221039
        400611061 $
METAR KDRO 100553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP243 T10111039
        10039 21017 52006 $
METAR KDRO 100453Z 05004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP248 T10111033
        $

METAR KPSO 100715Z AUTO 17002KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 100655Z AUTO 33001KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
       400731095
METAR KPSO 100635Z AUTO 32002KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3023 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 100715Z AUTO 35008G15KT 340V050 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3037 RMK
        AO2
METAR KCPW 100655Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 100635Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3035 RMK AO2

KALS 100526Z 1006/1106 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
     FM101900 33007KT P6SM BKN200
     FM110200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 100652Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP260
        T10781089 400671128 $
METAR KALS 100552Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP247
        T10721078 10039 21078 53006 $
METAR KALS 100452Z AUTO 21005KT CLR M06/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP249 T10611072
        $

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/10/2025
Vail    - 07:15:45 MST / 16:41:12 MST
Durango - 07:15:05 MST / 16:53:57 MST
Alamosa - 07:07:36 MST / 16:45:28 MST

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0447 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 943 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
A frontal boundary draped across portions of northwest Colorado
is responsible for breakpoint conditions at mountain terminals,
including KASE, KEGE, and KHDN. Rain and snow showers are
expected on the northern mountains of Colorado through the early
morning hours. This feature will lift northward enough for
improvements at KASE and KEGE Wednesday afternoon, while KHDN
will remain under a cloud deck into the late afternoon, as cloud
cover gets trapped against the Divide. Elsewhere, VFR
conditions with light winds under high pressure will continue
through the period.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 100520Z 1006/1106 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 100653Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T00561022 401060000
METAR KPGA 100553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP233
        T00501022 10083 20044 51011
METAR KPGA 100453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP231
        T00501022

METAR KRQE 100653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP210
        T10391100 401611100
METAR KRQE 100553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP219
        T10221094 10111 21039 53007
METAR KRQE 100453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP226
        T10171100

Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/10/25 07:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   9200 FT MSL...029/003
                   9000 FT MSL...026/017
                   8600 FT MSL...051/003
                   7900 FT MSL...012/018

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0520 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION...Wednesday 10/06Z through Thursday 10/06Z...Expect VFR
conditions and generally light winds. ENE winds 10-15kts develop in
the overnight hours downwind of higher terrain features, including
terminal KSEZ.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 11/06Z through Saturday 13/06Z...Expect VFR
conditions and generally light winds. ENE winds 10-15kts develop in
the overnight hours downwind of higher terrain features, including
terminal KSEZ.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 100533Z 1006/1112 14006KT P6SM BKN090
     FM102000 16006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150
     FM110300 15006KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSLC 100654Z 21004KT 10SM BKN070 BKN095 08/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
        SLP229 T00781011 401390033
METAR KSLC 100554Z 16003KT 10SM FEW070 SCT095 SCT200 08/M02 A3023 RMK
        AO2 SLP225 T00831017 10117 20078 51013
METAR KSLC 100454Z 11005KT 10SM FEW070 SCT095 BKN120 09/M02 A3022 RMK
        AO2 SLP221 T00891017

KVEL 100520Z 1006/1106 30006KT P6SM BKN100 BKN250
     FM101600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN140 BKN250
     FM110200 30003KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 100653Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP235
        T00061044
METAR KVEL 100553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP235
        T10111050 10056 21011 53012
METAR KVEL 100453Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLPNO
        T00111044

METAR KPUC 100653Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP259
        T00061056 400781033
METAR KPUC 100553Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP267
        T10061056 10056 21006 51012
METAR KPUC 100453Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP263
        T00061056

KCNY 100520Z 1006/1106 VRB03KT P6SM FEW150 BKN250
     FM101200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
     FM102000 33004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 100653Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP242
        T00061039 401001039
METAR KCNY 100553Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP242
        T00111039 10078 20011 50008
METAR KCNY 100453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP242
        T00221039


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/10/25 07:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...307/026
                  12100 FT MSL...310/017
                  12000 FT MSL...304/023
                  11000 FT MSL...307/025
                  10900 FT MSL...306/014
                  10000 FT MSL...275/023
                   9800 FT MSL...292/023
                   9000 FT MSL...299/013
                   9000 FT MSL...305/009
                   8200 FT MSL...314/006
                   8000 FT MSL...310/006
                   7500 FT MSL...329/003
                   7000 FT MSL...041/003
                   6900 FT MSL...335/005
                   6900 FT MSL...018/002
                   6600 FT MSL...274/006

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2250 UTC Tuesday, December  9, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal
through the period. Dry conditions will continue with cigs expected
to drop to or near 6kft agl around 02z and remain there into
tomorrow morning. Winds are expected to remain south through the
evening, with a 20 percent chance of gusts to near 20kts between 01-
04Z with any mountain showers passing well to the north.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected
to persist for the entire airspace through the period. Cigs
hovering between 4-6kft agl will continue across the northern
airspace with some light mountain showers forecast between 01-05Z
across the far northern mountains. Elsewhere, conditions will
remain dry with light and diurnally driven winds, though gusty SW
winds will likely continue at EVW well into the evening hours.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 100533Z 1006/1106 24012G20KT P6SM BKN040 OVC110
     FM101200 24016G26KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060
     FM110000 24012KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KEVW 100653Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM OVC041 03/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP218
        T00331017 400671011
METAR KEVW 100553Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM OVC045 04/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLPNO
        T00391011 10050 20039 53007
METAR KEVW 100453Z AUTO 25016KT 10SM FEW034 SCT043 BKN050 04/M01 A3024
        RMK AO2 PK WND 24027/0358 SLP214 T00441006

KRKS 100520Z 1006/1106 27020G30KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120
     FM101100 27030G40KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
     FM102300 26015G25KT P6SM SCT120
     FM110100 25020G30KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KRKS 100654Z AUTO 26022G32KT 10SM FEW039 04/M01 A3019 RMK AO2
        PK WND 26034/0556 SLP202 T00391006 400940006
METAR KRKS 100554Z AUTO 26025G38KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 27038/0545 SLP200 T00391011 10067 20039 53013
METAR KRKS 100454Z AUTO 26021KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
        25036/0418 SLP199 T00391011

KRWL 100541Z 1006/1106 26020G30KT P6SM BKN025
     FM101200 25025G35KT P6SM BKN040
     FM101600 25030G48KT P6SM BKN070
SPECI KRWL 100719Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT022 OVC042 02/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
       T00221006
METAR KRWL 100653Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM OVC024 03/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP204
        T00281011 400610011
SPECI KRWL 100628Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM OVC028 04/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
       T00391011

KLAR 100547Z 1006/1106 34015G25KT P6SM -SN OVC035
      TEMPO 1006/1010 6SM -SN BR BKN005 OVC010
     FM101000 30015G25KT P6SM OVC050
     FM101400 26025G35KT P6SM BKN060 WS020/28045KT
     FM101700 26030G50KT P6SM SCT100 WS020/28050KT
SPECI KLAR 100705Z AUTO 34009KT 9SM -SN SCT006 OVC021 M01/M01 A3012 RMK
       AO2 UPE02SNB02 P0000 I1000 T10061011
METAR KLAR 100653Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM UP BKN006 BKN011 OVC018 M01/M01
        A3014 RMK AO2 UPB02SNE02B03E16 SLP183 P0000 T10061011 400781011
SPECI KLAR 100631Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM UP BKN005 OVC015 M01/M01 A3013 RMK
       AO2 UPB02SNE02B03E16 P0000 T10061011

KCYS 100541Z 1006/1106 34015G25KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 WS020/30055KT
      TEMPO 1006/1007 2SM -SN BR BKN025
     FM100800 33012KT P6SM SCT050
     FM101600 23015G25KT P6SM SCT100
     FM102000 27025G40KT P6SM FEW200
     FM110000 28030G50KT P6SM FEW200 WS020/30060KT
METAR KCYS 100653Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM OVC045 M01/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SNE26
        SLP187 P0001 T10111039 401111017
METAR KCYS 100553Z AUTO 34010KT 4SM -SN BR FEW017 BKN034 OVC048 M01/M03
        A3011 RMK AO2 SLP185 P0000 60000 T10111028 10089 21017 53034
SPECI KCYS 100539Z AUTO 35007KT 3SM -SN BR FEW007 SCT017 OVC025 M01/M03
       A3009 RMK AO2 P0000 T10111028

Riverton (KRIW) 12/10/25 07:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  28000 FT MSL...220/014
                  20000 FT MSL...295/051
                  19000 FT MSL...300/054
                  18000 FT MSL...281/046
                  17000 FT MSL...292/053
                  16000 FT MSL...284/043
                  15000 FT MSL...293/037
                  14000 FT MSL...301/036
                  13600 FT MSL...304/034
                  13000 FT MSL...309/032
                  12000 FT MSL...316/030
                  11300 FT MSL...316/023
                  11000 FT MSL...316/021
                  10100 FT MSL...316/015
                  10000 FT MSL...306/016
                   9000 FT MSL...305/022
                   9000 FT MSL...307/018
                   8200 FT MSL...306/020
                   8000 FT MSL...311/021
                   7400 FT MSL...302/016
                   7000 FT MSL...311/015
                   6700 FT MSL...302/012
                   6200 FT MSL...321/009
                   6000 FT MSL...326/007
                   5900 FT MSL...326/008

Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/10/25 07:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  21000 FT MSL...292/061
                  20000 FT MSL...306/061
                  19000 FT MSL...315/063
                  18000 FT MSL...319/064
                  17000 FT MSL...297/054
                  16000 FT MSL...305/054
                  15000 FT MSL...299/052
                  14100 FT MSL...298/052
                  14000 FT MSL...298/051
                  13000 FT MSL...300/051
                  12000 FT MSL...301/050
                  11700 FT MSL...304/051
                  11000 FT MSL...305/051
                  10500 FT MSL...307/050
                  10000 FT MSL...311/048
                   9500 FT MSL...310/045
                   9000 FT MSL...317/044
                   8600 FT MSL...313/040
                   8000 FT MSL...322/033
                   7900 FT MSL...327/038
                   7300 FT MSL...338/036
                   7000 FT MSL...345/020
                   6700 FT MSL...341/020
                   6500 FT MSL...348/016

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0430 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 930 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
VFR conditions ongoing at all locations and throughout the
period expected. Low ceilings but VFR for JAC/COD/CPR with light
rain/snow mix overnight ending between 12-15Z. Mid level
ceilings there after at all locations, more upper level for
LND/RIW/RKS further south. Gusty winds once again remaining
elevated at RKS overnight peaking up to 40kts after 11Z with a
resurgent low level jet towards sunrise Wednesday morning. All
other locations will see 25-30kt gusts after 17-18Z through
00-01Z diminishing some after sunset but remaining elevated for
RKS/CPR/JAC, as well as COD/RIW with the persistent west to
northwest funneling flow. Precipitation chances will wane come
Thursday morning in the next TAF cycle as this ongoing system
exits to the east.
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 0549 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1041 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
A mix of flight categories expected early on thanks to snow,
primarily impacting KCYS/KLAR with MVFR to IFR conditions
possible. Once these snow showers pass in the next few hours,
expecting widespread VFR conditions through the end of the TAF
period as CIGs should remain at mid to high levels. Winds will
lessen for the most part overnight tonight though some breezy
conditions could be possible primarily at KLAR/KRWL. Then into
tomorrow gusty winds return all sites with speeds in the 25-40
knot range. As these winds begin mixing down, low level wind
shear is also expected.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 100715Z AUTO 33010G14KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 01/M01 A3012 RMK
       AO2 T00081010
METAR KIBM 100655Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM SCT075 OVC090 01/M01 A3012 RMK AO2
       T00091011 401560000
METAR KIBM 100635Z AUTO 33013G18KT 10SM SCT080 BKN090 01/M01 A3011 RMK
       AO2 T00101010

KSNY 100541Z 1006/1106 33020G30KT P6SM BKN070
     FM101200 30010KT P6SM BKN200
     FM101900 22012G20KT P6SM SCT080
     FM110200 28016G25KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/31045KT
METAR KSNY 100653Z AUTO 33018G30KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
       33032/0638 SLP173 T00171044 401721011
METAR KSNY 100553Z AUTO 33019G27KT 10SM FEW075 FEW100 02/M03 A3003 RMK
       AO2 PK WND 33032/0512 SLP160 T00171028 10128 20017 51027
METAR KSNY 100453Z AUTO 33019G27KT 10SM OVC070 03/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 33031/0420 SLP150 T00281022

METAR KOGA 100715Z AUTO 33015KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00371016
METAR KOGA 100655Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 T00391011
       401921039
METAR KOGA 100635Z AUTO 33017G23KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
       T00461021

METAR KIML 100653Z AUTO 34014KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32031/0610 SLP173 T00391017 401941017
METAR KIML 100553Z AUTO 34017G26KT 10SM SCT080 06/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 34036/0520 SLP165 T00561039 10161 20056 53049
METAR KIML 100453Z AUTO 34025G36KT 10SM OVC080 07/01 A2995 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 34041/0356 SLP146 T00720006

KMCK 100520Z 1006/1106 34020G30KT P6SM OVC100
     FM100700 33015G25KT P6SM BKN120
     FM101200 30011KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMCK 100653Z AUTO 33018G30KT 10SM 06/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34034/0607 SLP162 T00611056 $
METAR KMCK 100553Z AUTO 33022G34KT 10SM OVC090 08/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 33034/0548 SLP147 T00831044 10144 20083 401671022
       53054
METAR KMCK 100453Z AUTO 34023G30KT 10SM OVC095 09/02 A2990 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 35039/0406 SLP129 T00890017

North Platte (KLNX) 12/10/25 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   6000 FT MSL...337/054
                   5000 FT MSL...325/040

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0520 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1120 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Gusty northwesterly winds will continue into the overnight at
both terminals with wind gusts up to 35 KTS at the KVTN terminal
and 30 KTS at the KLBF terminal. There will be a threat for low
level wind shear at the KLBF terminal overnight as winds
diminish somewhat. Winds on Wednesday will be from the west or
northwest at 10 to 20 KTS in the morning, diminishing to under
10 KTS in the afternoon. Skies will be mainly clear tonight into
Wednesday morning with scattered ceilings around 20000 FT AGL.
Cloud cover will increase Wednesday afternoon with ceilings
falling to 6000 to 12000 FT AGL Wednesday evening.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 100520Z 1006/1106 35020G30KT P6SM BKN120
     FM100700 34015G25KT P6SM BKN150
     FM101000 33012G20KT P6SM BKN250
     FM101200 26011KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGLD 100653Z AUTO 01014G24KT 10SM OVC085 06/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01027/0619 SLP152 T00611011 401940006
METAR KGLD 100553Z AUTO 36016G27KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01034/0530 SLP139 T00611011 10128 20061 51057
METAR KGLD 100453Z AUTO 36021G33KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
       03042/0400 SLP133 T00721006

KGCK 100721Z 1007/1106 35013KT P6SM BKN150
     FM102200 20008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 100654Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01030/0600 SLP145 T00720017
METAR KGCK 100554Z AUTO 02023G30KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02037/0541 WSHFT 0448 SLP128 T01060017 10128 20050 401891056
       53051
SPECI KGCK 100508Z AUTO 34017KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2986 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0448
       T01110006

METAR KLBL 100656Z AUTO 01022G28KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01028/0656 SLP135 T01000011 PNO $
METAR KLBL 100556Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP123
       6//// T00501011 10111 20017 53036 PNO $
METAR KLBL 100456Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T00501022 402001033 PNO $

METAR KEHA 100715Z AUTO 02018G23KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3005 RMK AO2
       T00780009
METAR KEHA 100655Z AUTO 01017G23KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3002 RMK AO2
       T00731007
METAR KEHA 100635Z AUTO 02022G28KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3000 RMK AO2
       T00861008

Goodland (KGLD) 12/10/25 07:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...324/041
                   9000 FT MSL...322/038
                   8000 FT MSL...339/049
                   7000 FT MSL...354/041
                   6000 FT MSL...354/037
                   4300 FT MSL...342/023

Dodge City (KDDC) 12/10/25 07:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   5000 FT MSL...357/048
                   4300 FT MSL...353/006
                   4000 FT MSL...004/008

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0511 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1009 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF
period. Gusty northwest surface winds will gradually diminish
through the remainder of the overnight in the wake of an earlier
frontal passage.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0534 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1131 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
Wind gusts exceeding 40 mph accompanied a cold front that was
moving across west central and north central Kansas at 11 pm
this Tuesday night. Short term models are in agreement that this
cold front will drop south of the Oklahoma border by 09Z, with
the gusty north winds continuing. Stronger winds appear to be
just behind the front. Based on guidance and the latest models,
these stronger winds will last 3-5 hours after the cold frontal
passage before starting to subside. A 50 knot 850mb jet over
western Kansas at 05z based on SPC MESOANAL will move into
eastern Kansas after daybreak. As a result even accounting for
mixing potential, the northwest winds will gradually diminish
during the day on Wednesday as an area of high pressure builds
into western Kansas. Mean wind speeds should fall back to around
15 knots between 12z and 15z today and then decrease to near 10
knots between 21Z today and 00Z Thursday. Following the cold
frontal passage, overnight ceilings will be at or above 9000 ft
AGL.


* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *

KGUY 100520Z 1006/1106 33007KT P6SM FEW250 WS010/01050KT
     FM101400 36008KT P6SM SKC
     FM102000 24005KT P6SM SKC
     FM102200 21007KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 100653Z AUTO 02016G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T00891006
METAR KGUY 100553Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T00831017 10133 20061 402111033 53033
METAR KGUY 100453Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP085
       T00781017

KDHT 100520Z 1006/1106 34007KT P6SM SKC WS010/36045KT
     FM101200 02012KT P6SM FEW250 WS010/03045KT
     FM101600 02012KT P6SM SKC
     FM101900 22006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 100553Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP104
        T00611006 10100 20056 402111044 53022
METAR KDHT 100453Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP098
        T00781011

Amarillo (KAMA) 12/10/25 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...049/005
                   6100 FT MSL...347/005
                   6000 FT MSL...342/006
                   4300 FT MSL...356/025

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0501 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1026 PM CST Tue Dec 9 2025
VFR conditions expected to prevail through the next 24 hours. West
winds should be shifting to the north right at or shortly after
the start of this 06Z TAF period. The cold front causing this
shift is expected to have a low level jet causing some LLWS early
in this period just behind the boundary. That is, as long as the
winds don`t mix down to the surface. Otherwise, some amendments
may be needed to add gusts upwards of 35 to maybe 40 kts taking
away the need for LLWS.


* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *

KFMN 100521Z 1006/1106 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
     FM101100 09006KT P6SM SCT250
     FM101900 27009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM110100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KFMN 100653Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP216
        T00391033 401111044 $
METAR KFMN 100553Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP221
        T00391033 10078 20033 52002 $
METAR KFMN 100453Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP227
        T00331033 $


METAR KLVS 100653Z AUTO 32019G28KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 31028/0652 SLP104 T00941039 401671033
METAR KLVS 100553Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
        T00831044 10100 20061 53017
METAR KLVS 100453Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T00721039

METAR KRTN 100653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP126
        T00831039 401501067
METAR KRTN 100553Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP119
        T00831039 10150 20067 51015
METAR KRTN 100453Z AUTO 33008G19KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP109
        T01061039

METAR KCAO 100655Z AUTO 33012G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP112
        T01221028 402110011
METAR KCAO 100555Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP100
        T01221028 10161 20100 53019
METAR KCAO 100455Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP096
        T01111028

Albuquerque (KABX) 12/10/25 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  18000 FT MSL...024/004
                  12000 FT MSL...003/004
                   9000 FT MSL...335/025
                   8500 FT MSL...295/007
                   8000 FT MSL...011/003
                   7000 FT MSL...281/012
                   7000 FT MSL...278/013
                   6500 FT MSL...349/008
                   6300 FT MSL...348/008

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0707 UTC Wednesday, December 10, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1016 PM MST Tue Dec 9 2025
A mix of light and terrain driven surface winds with stronger
northwesterly winds over the highlands continues this hour. As
such, LLWS remains a concern at KROW. A cold front advancing
southward from CO will bring a northerly/northeasterly wind shift
thru eastern NM early Wednesday morning. Guidance is showing
potential for potent LLWS across a wide portion of the eastern
plains impacting KTCC and KCVN with lower confidence for KROW
where strong winds will exist just off the surface out of the
northeast early Wednesday morning. This will subside by midday as
surface winds steadily veer out of the south in the afternoon.
Otherwise, VFR prevails areawide.

* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *

DATA BASED ON 100000Z
VALID 100600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      3109    3019+01 3131-04 3154-12 3161-24 316340 307350 307963
BCE                      3327+02 3031-09 3147-23 314540 314151 313663
LND              3127+00 3236-06 3262-17 3189-27 811541 811652 812364
RKS              3040    3133-05 3166-14 3187-25 319641 319952 800964
GJT              3118+02 3318-02 3154-11 3259-24 315940 306550 307462
FMN              3334+05 3337+02 3244-09 3235-22 324139 324450 313763
ABQ              3342+07 3438+05 3431-09 3327-22 322340 322651 322963
MBW              3031    3147-08 3166-19 3192-28 812841 822652 812863
DEN              3148+02 3245-03 3164-14 3185-24 319241 309451 319063
PUB              3437+07 3525+01 3147-11 3164-24 317141 317451 308163
ALS                      3243+00 3246-08 3143-23 324240 315251 316163
TCC      0226    0211+10 3311+04 3133-09 3031-23 303540 304250 304763
BFF      3336    3355-07 3062-10 3290-19 8104-31 813343 813852 811759
GLD      3546    3265+00 3052-04 3070-15 3086-25 811541 811052 309764
GCK      3558+08 3358+04 3147-04 2969-11 3079-23 318641 318752 309363
GAG      3537+14 3533+05 3132+01 3052-11 2960-23 306240 306751 317463
AMA      0124    0226+09 3216+04 3143-09 2940-23 304140 304650 315663
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DATA BASED ON 100000Z
VALID 101200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2905    2919+01 3133-02 3147-13 3155-24 315441 305551 306164
BCE                      3416+03 3123-11 3046-23 304540 303950 293562
LND              2822+00 2929-05 3169-15 3179-26 821244 821253 801763
RKS              2830    2933-05 3266-14 3278-25 318042 328853 308864
GJT              3313+01 3220-02 3151-12 3154-24 325841 315951 316364
FMN              3414+04 3429+02 3234-10 3132-23 314640 314550 304563
ABQ              3616+08 0111+04 3328-10 3226-24 314840 324451 304062
MBW              2826    3037-06 3166-17 3189-27 821745 832654 802263
DEN              3024-02 3235-05 3163-14 3187-25 329942 820053 309964
PUB              2810+00 3328-04 3165-11 3274-24 317241 307152 318565
ALS                      3328-01 3250-11 3153-24 315441 305852 317163
TCC      0538    0714+04 3020+01 3244-09 3137-23 304140 314550 303962
BFF      3428    3240-06 3250-08 3270-19 3190-30 821747 822954 319257
GLD      3539    3355-05 3265-05 3274-16 3194-27 811343 811253 802163
GCK      3647+00 3363-01 3254-02 3161-16 3188-26 800541 800252 801365
GAG      0146+02 3453+02 3146-02 3062-11 3172-24 307741 297352 308464
AMA      0248    3543+03 2825+00 3141-08 3142-23 294641 305351 316362
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DATA BASED ON 100000Z
VALID 110000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2205    3022+03 3136+01 3142-12 3140-24 304140 304651 304763
BCE                      3315+03 3014-11 3019-24 312040 312450 312862
LND              3042+04 3231+01 3244-12 2951-24 316742 317553 318564
RKS              2942    3039-02 3151-12 3152-23 325441 316152 316764
GJT              2812+03 3230+00 3138-12 3035-24 324341 325051 315763
FMN              3224+06 3127+02 3126-10 3123-23 332340 333251 324262
ABQ              3017+05 3227+04 3118-10 3314-23 352140 333550 333262
MBW              2858    3254-01 3252-13 3068-24 337642 328653 328461
DEN              3045+05 3321+01 3145-12 3157-23 336342 337553 318064
PUB              2932+06 3133+02 3032-10 3253-24 336142 326852 327264
ALS                      3032+02 3132-09 3241-23 334441 325052 335864
TCC      2220    2736+05 3128+04 3026-09 3333-23 333441 333852 324363
BFF      2938    3239+01 3152-04 3269-13 3277-25 317943 830055 840464
GLD      2434    3140+02 3142-04 3264-13 3166-25 337743 840555 327861
GCK      2418+02 2929+02 3041-02 3264-11 3266-25 337143 349055 329561
GAG      3105+02 2929+02 3042-01 3366-11 3270-25 337744 349354 318163
AMA      2313    2839+04 3134+01 3037-09 3345-23 325441 334952 325964
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