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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0045 MST Tuesday, December 9, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 090656Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP144 T00111050
401221039 $
METAR KFNL 090556Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00171050 10078 20017 58013 $
METAR KFNL 090456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP153 T00391067
$
METAR KGXY 090656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM M03/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP172 T10281056
401331078 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 090556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M01/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10111044 10067 21028 58006 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 090456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M02/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP188 T10171050
FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 090735Z AUTO 28021G31KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 090715Z AUTO 26024G29KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 090655Z AUTO 26024G31KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 090735Z AUTO 27015G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2998 RMK AO2 T00921078
METAR KEIK 090715Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2999 RMK AO2
T00901077
METAR KEIK 090655Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2999 RMK AO2
T00841074
KBJC 090533Z 0906/1006 26016KT P6SM BKN220
TEMPO 0908/0912 26023G35KT
FM091200 27026G38KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM100200 28016G24KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KBJC 090735Z AUTO 27015G23KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 090715Z AUTO 27022G32KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 090655Z AUTO 27028G33KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3002 RMK AO2
KDEN 090533Z 0906/1012 24013G23KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
FM091500 23012G20KT P6SM BKN200
FM091800 27015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
FM100000 30010KT P6SM BKN220
FM100500 02012G22KT P6SM BKN180
FM100900 36008KT P6SM BKN180
METAR KDEN 090653Z 27013G21KT 10SM BKN250 06/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00611072 401221022
METAR KDEN 090553Z 27016KT 10SM FEW150 BKN250 07/M08 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP139 T00721078 10083 20022 58009
METAR KDEN 090453Z 23007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 BKN250 05/M08 A3004 RMK
AO2 SLP152 T00501078
KBKF 090100Z 0901/1007 24008KT 9999 FEW080 SCT140 BKN220
QNH3002INS
BECMG 0919/0920 27020G35KT 9999 BKN180 QNH3000INS
BECMG 1002/1003 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 BKN150 QNH3008INS
TX08/0922Z TNM01/0913Z
METAR KBKF 090558Z 23006KT 10SM FEW160 FEW220 06/M08 A3003 RMK AO2A
SLP142 T00571082 10080 20031
METAR KBKF 090458Z 23006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 06/M09 A3004 RMK AO2A
SLP145 T00601091
KAPA 090533Z 0906/1006 22008KT P6SM BKN220
FM090900 24012KT P6SM BKN220
FM091800 27012G20KT P6SM BKN180
FM092300 29010KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KAPA 090653Z 22003KT 10SM FEW140 BKN220 01/M07 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP168 T00061072 401111011
METAR KAPA 090553Z 21005KT 10SM SCT140 BKN220 03/M08 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP170 T00281083 10072 21006 58006
METAR KAPA 090453Z 23006KT 10SM SCT140 BKN220 03/M09 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP175 T00281089
METAR KMNH 090735Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 090715Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 090655Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 090735Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 090715Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 090655Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 090735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 090715Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 090655Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 090653Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00331050 401221022
METAR KAKO 090553Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP160
T00331056 10061 20022 58010
METAR KAKO 090453Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00331050
METAR KLIC 090655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10501067 401171094
METAR KLIC 090555Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179
T10561067 10017 21056 58006
METAR KLIC 090455Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10441061
METAR KHEQ 090735Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 090715Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 090655Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 090734Z AUTO 23008KT A2997 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K2V6 090709Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 090654Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 090735Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 090715Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 090655Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 090653Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP158 T10111050
401281061
METAR KITR 090553Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP169 T10111050
10050 21022 58007
METAR KITR 090453Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP179
T10171056
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/09/2025
Fort Collins - 07:12:31 MST / 16:33:12 MST
Denver - 07:09:36 MST / 16:35:15 MST
Sterling - 07:05:23 MST / 16:25:30 MST
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 12/09/25 07:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...064/000
8000 FT MSL...031/001
7300 FT MSL...237/002
7000 FT MSL...015/003
6200 FT MSL...281/013
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0739 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1158 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
VFR expected throughout the TAF period. Winds will be the main
concern for the entire TAF period as the amount of variability in
the winds cannot be captured in the TAF. The majority of the night
tonight will be spent with west winds at BJC and DEN. These west
winds could gust up to 50 knots at BJC but will more likely be
sustained around 25 knots for most of the time. There will be
periods throughout tonight and during the day that winds will
briefly relax at BJC due to being on the other side of the
mountain wave rotor. During these periods, winds could be as light
as 7 knots.
Throughout the day on Tuesday, winds will be a bit more consistent
but will have periods of strong and very light speeds. Gusts
could briefly reach 60 knots at BJC but the majority of gusts will
be around 40 knots. Gusts may briefly reach 40 knots at DEN but
the majority of gusts will be around 25 knots. At Centennial,
gusts may reach 35 knots but the majority will be around 20 knots.
A cold front will move through the terminals around 04-07Z. This
will shift winds from the west to the NNE at all terminals. Gusts
could reach 25 knots behind the front.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 090735Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 090715Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 090655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3024 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 090654Z AUTO 31017G24KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 WSHFT
47 SLP134
METAR KAFF 090655Z AUTO 31015G24KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00781105 401141069
SPECI KAFF 090654Z AUTO 31017G24KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 WSHFT
47 SLP134
KCOS 090540Z 0906/1006 03008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM091700 12008KT P6SM SCT200
FM092200 30015G25KT P6SM SCT200
FM100100 01010KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/30035KT
METAR KCOS 090654Z 35005KT 10SM SCT150 BKN250 02/M08 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP173 T00221078 401111033
METAR KCOS 090554Z 09003KT 10SM SCT150 BKN250 00/M08 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP180 T00061078 10072 20006 58007
METAR KCOS 090454Z 03006KT 10SM FEW150 BKN250 02/M06 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP184 T00221067
METAR KFLY 090735Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 T00281079
METAR KFLY 090715Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3008 RMK AO2
T00301082
METAR KFLY 090655Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 T00141082
401071052
KFCS 090400Z 0904/1010 33009KT 9999 SKC 520209 QNH2998INS
BECMG 0911/0912 30015G25KT 9999 FEW150 520003 560309 QNH2987INS
TEMPO 1915/1920 27025G35KT
BECMG 1921/1922 29012G18KT 9999 SKC 530409 QNH2986INS
BECMG 1003/1004 30012KT 9999 SCT100 560709 QNH2992INS TX16/0921Z
TNM01/0909Z
METAR KFCS 090655Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3003 RMK AO2A SLPNO T00181075
ALSTG ESTMD 401191049
METAR KFCS 090555Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3005 RMK AO2A SLPNO T00221085
ALSTG ESTMD 10076 21007 56010
METAR KFCS 090455Z 32006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3006 RMK AO2A SLPNO T00311063
ALSTG ESTMD $
KPUB 090540Z 0906/1006 30007KT P6SM BKN200
FM091600 27015G25KT P6SM BKN200
FM091800 28015G30KT P6SM BKN200
FM092100 30020G40KT P6SM BKN200
FM100200 30015KT P6SM BKN200 WS020/30045KT
METAR KPUB 090653Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00061050 401561056
METAR KPUB 090553Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP169 T00221044
10078 20011 56005
METAR KPUB 090453Z 08003KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181
T00221056
METAR KTAD 090654Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP175
T10221089 401391056
METAR KTAD 090554Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP177
T10061089 10094 21011 55007
METAR KTAD 090454Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00001083
METAR KLAA 090653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP173
T10441067 401501100
METAR KLAA 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP183
T10171050 10089 21033 56008
METAR KLAA 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP191
T10171056
METAR KSPD 090656Z AUTO 25006KT M02/M07 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP161 T10221067
401561061
METAR KSPD 090556Z AUTO 25004KT M02/M07 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP168 T10221067
10056 21033 55012
METAR KSPD 090456Z AUTO 24008KT M01/M06 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP169 T10111056
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/09/2025
Burlington - 06:57:36 MST / 16:25:44 MST
Pueblo - 07:04:00 MST / 16:38:07 MST
Lamar - 06:55:29 MST / 16:30:37 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 12/09/25 07:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...178/001
7800 FT MSL...055/000
5900 FT MSL...021/004
5700 FT MSL...017/005
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0550 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1041 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
Variable mid and high clouds will overspread the region over the
next 24 hours. Winds will remain light and variable at KALS.
KCOS and KPUB will see gusty west to northwest winds on Tuesday,
kicking in earliest at KPUB as winds spread down the Arkansas
River valley. KCOS may see a later timing of northwest winds. As
winds increase during the evening low level wind shear will
become an increasing concern at both KCOS and KPUB and have
introduced a WS group in both terminals which should last
through 06z. -KT
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 090653Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM BKN110 M01/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP253
T10111039 400721028
METAR KCAG 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 M01/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP264
T10061044 10028 21017 55001
METAR KCAG 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP266
T00001044
METAR KHDN 090656Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM BKN090 M02/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP263
T10171056 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 090556Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM FEW070 M01/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10061056 10028 21022 400561033 55001 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 090456Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP266
T10061050 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 090735Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM BKN080 M03/M07 A3024 RMK AO1 T10331069
METAR KSBS 090715Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM SCT080 M04/M07 A3024 RMK AO1 T10371070
METAR KSBS 090655Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3025 RMK AO1 T10381070
METAR KC07 090735Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 090715Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 090655Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 090735Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM OVC085 00/M08 A3018 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 090715Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM BKN085 M01/M08 A3018 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 090655Z AUTO 22013G16KT 10SM BKN085 00/M07 A3018 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 090653Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP261
T10111056 400721056
METAR KEEO 090553Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10281050 10044 21033 55003
METAR KEEO 090453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10331056
METAR KGNB 090735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 M03/M08 A3027 RMK AO2
T10261079
METAR KGNB 090715Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM SCT060 M03/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 T10331084
METAR KGNB 090655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 T10191076
400251073
METAR K0CO 090735Z AUTO 31049G65KT M10/M11 A3010 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 090715Z AUTO 31046G63KT M10/M11 A3010 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K0CO 090655Z AUTO 30051G64KT M10/M11 A3010 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KC99 090733Z AUTO 30028G49KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 090716Z AUTO 30023G45KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 090656Z AUTO 29021G48KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3005 RMK AO2
KGJT 090520Z 0906/1006 07006KT P6SM SCT250
FM090800 10004KT P6SM SCT250
FM092100 35003KT P6SM BKN250
FM100000 03004KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KGJT 090653Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP266
T00111039 400891028
METAR KGJT 090553Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP271
T00111039 10056 20006 50002
METAR KGJT 090453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP277
T00111039
KRIL 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
FM092300 17003KT P6SM OVC120
METAR KRIL 090653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP298
T10281050 400561050
METAR KRIL 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP296
T10221056 10033 21028 51003
METAR KRIL 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP299
T10221050
METAR K5SM 090731Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 090711Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 090651Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3037 RMK AO2
KEGE 090520Z 0906/1006 10006KT P6SM SCT250
FM091700 26006KT P6SM FEW250
FM092200 26006KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KEGE 090656Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP283
T10391067 $
METAR KEGE 090556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP293
T10331061 10039 21033 400671050 50000 $
METAR KEGE 090456Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP295
T10221061 $
KASE 090520Z 0906/1006 20006KT P6SM SCT250
FM091800 34004KT P6SM SCT250
FM100100 22004KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KASE 090653Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10781100 400281106
METAR KASE 090553Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM FEW070 M07/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP274
T10721094 11022 21083 58004
METAR KASE 090453Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP284
T10721100
METAR KLXV 090653Z AUTO 35009G17KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3031 RMK AO2 PK
WND 35029/0556 SLP231 T10501117 410111106
METAR KLXV 090553Z AUTO 33011G32KT 310V010 10SM FEW050 M04/M11 A3030
RMK AO2 PK WND 31032/0547 SLP223 T10391111 11033 21078 56003
METAR KLXV 090453Z AUTO 32015G25KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP228
T10441111
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/09/2025
Rangely - 07:25:56 MST / 16:49:27 MST
Grand Junction - 07:22:06 MST / 16:51:30 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:19:17 MST / 16:40:27 MST
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0416 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 914 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
High clouds continue to filter over the area, but will remain
above any breakpoints. VFR conditions will prevail through the
next 24 hours for all terminals, expect KHDN. At KHDN, VFR
conditions will prevail through 18z tomorrow, then will see
periods of MVFR to IFR develop as rain and snow showers fill in.
Ceilings will approach breakpoints at times. For remaining
terminals, ceilings will lower and become broken to overcast by
00z tomorrow evening, but will remain above any breakpoints.
Winds will be light and terrain driven.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 090735Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3035 RMK AO2 T10051038
METAR KAJZ 090715Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 T10041047
METAR KAJZ 090655Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 T10051048
KMTJ 090520Z 0906/1006 15007KT P6SM SCT250
FM092100 35003KT P6SM SCT250
FM100100 15005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMTJ 090653Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP271
T10171056 400891039
METAR KMTJ 090553Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10111050 10061 21011 58006
METAR KMTJ 090453Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP280
T10061044
METAR KGUC 090656Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP362
T11501167 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 090556Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M13/M15 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP350
T11331150 11050 21144 400171172 52002 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 090456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP364
T11441161 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 090735Z AUTO 25016G29KT 220V280 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3021 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 090715Z AUTO 25014G25KT 230V290 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3022 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 090655Z AUTO 30004G25KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 090735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 T10251096
METAR KAEJ 090715Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 T10311095
METAR KAEJ 090655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 T10341092
METAR KANK 090735Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3019 RMK AO2 T10161095
$
METAR KANK 090715Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M00/M10 A3019 RMK AO2 T10041096
$
METAR KANK 090655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M00/M10 A3019 RMK AO2 T10031096
400701066 $
METAR KMYP 090735Z AUTO M10/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 090716Z AUTO 29030KT M10/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 090655Z AUTO M10/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 090520Z 0906/1006 13005KT P6SM SCT250
FM091800 28005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KTEX 090735Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 090715Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 090655Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 090735Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 090715Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 090655Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 090653Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP270
T10331056 400831061
METAR KCEZ 090553Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10221050 10050 21028 50000
METAR KCEZ 090453Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP281
T10281050
KDRO 090520Z 0906/1006 01006KT P6SM FEW250
FM090800 06003KT P6SM FEW250
FM092100 27006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 090653Z 00000KT CLR M04/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP284 T10391056
400721089
METAR KDRO 090553Z 03006KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP292 T10331061
10044 21039 51004
METAR KDRO 090453Z 02006KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP297
T10281050
METAR KPSO 090735Z AUTO 35001KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 090715Z AUTO 20002KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 090655Z AUTO 24001KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3032 RMK AO2
400721124
METAR KCPW 090735Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT110 M04/M16 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 090715Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 090655Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT110 M05/M17 A3040 RMK AO2
KALS 090540Z 0906/1006 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
FM092000 20006KT P6SM SCT200
FM100200 27007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 090652Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP275
T10831100 400501144
METAR KALS 090552Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M09/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP288
T10891094 10022 21089 53001
METAR KALS 090452Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP294
T10831094
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/09/2025
Vail - 07:14:56 MST / 16:41:06 MST
Durango - 07:14:18 MST / 16:53:50 MST
Alamosa - 07:06:49 MST / 16:45:20 MST
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0416 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 914 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
High clouds continue to filter over the area, but will remain
above any breakpoints. VFR conditions will prevail through the
next 24 hours for all terminals, expect KHDN. At KHDN, VFR
conditions will prevail through 18z tomorrow, then will see
periods of MVFR to IFR develop as rain and snow showers fill in.
Ceilings will approach breakpoints at times. For remaining
terminals, ceilings will lower and become broken to overcast by
00z tomorrow evening, but will remain above any breakpoints.
Winds will be light and terrain driven.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 090653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP263
T00391033 401060006
METAR KPGA 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP261
T00441033 10094 20044 50002
METAR KPGA 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 05/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP265
T00501033
METAR KRQE 090653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP256
T10671100 401281100
METAR KRQE 090553Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP260
T10501100 10072 21061 50003
METAR KRQE 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10391094
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/09/25 07:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...351/002
9000 FT MSL...048/004
8600 FT MSL...058/010
7900 FT MSL...317/013
7500 FT MSL...096/015
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0525 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION...Tuesday 09/06Z through Wednesday 10/06Z...Expect VFR
conditions and generally light winds. ENE winds will develop in the
overnight hours downwind of higher terrain features, including
terminal KSEZ.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 10/06Z through Friday 12/06Z...Expect VFR
conditions and generally light winds.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 090533Z 0906/1012 15006KT P6SM SCT200
FM091500 16008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
FM092000 29006KT P6SM BKN060 OVC100
FM100200 15005KT P6SM BKN060 BKN100
METAR KSLC 090654Z 12005KT 10SM SCT210 BKN240 05/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP240 T00501017 401220044
METAR KSLC 090554Z 14006KT 10SM SCT200 BKN240 06/M01 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP245 T00561011 10094 20044 58004
METAR KSLC 090454Z 12007KT 10SM FEW090 BKN250 06/M01 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP251 T00561006
KVEL 090520Z 0906/1006 29006KT P6SM BKN250
FM091700 16003KT P6SM SCT250
FM100100 30004KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KVEL 090653Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR A3026 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KVEL 090553Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR A3027 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58003
$
METAR KVEL 090453Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR A3027 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KPUC 090653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP277
T00111056 400781044
METAR KPUC 090553Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP289
T00001056 10061 21017 58005
METAR KPUC 090453Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP296
T10061056
KCNY 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
FM092000 30003KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCNY 090653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP271
T10111056 400941044
METAR KCNY 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP278
T10221061 10072 21022 53001
METAR KCNY 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP279
T10061050
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/09/25 07:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...308/051
26000 FT MSL...311/056
25000 FT MSL...308/058
24000 FT MSL...309/056
22000 FT MSL...306/043
20000 FT MSL...295/034
19000 FT MSL...290/034
17700 FT MSL...301/009
15500 FT MSL...018/003
12100 FT MSL...288/005
10000 FT MSL...286/017
9000 FT MSL...346/002
9000 FT MSL...350/002
8200 FT MSL...009/002
8000 FT MSL...354/001
7500 FT MSL...018/002
7000 FT MSL...049/008
6900 FT MSL...249/001
6700 FT MSL...033/002
6600 FT MSL...241/001
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2230 UTC Monday, December 8, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Generally benign conditions expected at the
terminal. Lower confidence noted on timing of diurnal wind shifts,
with daytime shifts more likely delayed to around 20-21Z or so,
though magnitudes largely remain less than 10 kts. Moisture
increases through Tuesday, especially between 6-10 kft, and will
bring a low chance (~10-20%) of some light shower activity.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A fairly quiet TAF period is
expected across most area terminals, especially southern terminals
which will remain clear to mostly clear with light diurnal winds. At
northern terminals, especially nearer the ID border, increasing
moisture/cloud cover and precipitation chances (~20-40% OGD/EVW/LGU)
are noted Tuesday. Higher elevation northern terminals and those in
SW WY will see winds and gusts increase through Tuesday.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 090533Z 0906/1006 23013KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM091500 24018G30KT P6SM BKN050 OVC090=
METAR KEVW 090653Z AUTO 23020KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
24028/0653 SLP227 T00111061 400441017 $
METAR KEVW 090553Z AUTO 24016KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND
25028/0514 SLP237 T00061050 10011 21006 58011 $
METAR KEVW 090453Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP244
T00061050
KRKS 090520Z 0906/1006 21011KT P6SM BKN100
FM090700 22012G18KT P6SM BKN250
FM091400 25020G30KT P6SM SCT150
FM091700 25030G45KT P6SM SCT060 SCT120
FM092300 26020G30KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120
FM100000 27025G35KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KRKS 090654Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM OVC060 01/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP222
T00061061 400561006
METAR KRKS 090554Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM OVC060 01/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP239
T00061050 10022 21006 58003
METAR KRKS 090454Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM SCT070 BKN100 00/M05 A3024 RMK
AO2 SLP250 T00001050
KRWL 090539Z 0906/1006 24025G37KT P6SM SCT250
FM090700 24030G47KT P6SM BKN250 WS020/27060KT
FM091400 24040G55KT P6SM OVC100
FM092100 25030G47KT P6SM BKN050
FM100000 25025G40KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
METAR KRWL 090653Z AUTO 23011G23KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22026/0555 SLP187 T00111050 400441011
METAR KRWL 090553Z AUTO 22020G28KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23034/0505 SLP201 T00061050 10028 20000 56006
METAR KRWL 090453Z AUTO 23014G22KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
23027/0400 SLP206 T00061050
KLAR 090539Z 0906/1006 25022G32KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/29045KT
FM090900 25032G47KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/28060KT
FM091800 26035G55KT P6SM BKN150
FM100000 26025G40KT P6SM -RASN BKN040
METAR KLAR 090653Z AUTO 24028G37KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23037/0652 SLP154 T00111072 400331028
METAR KLAR 090553Z AUTO 24017G31KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24031/0546 SLP160 T00001061 10022 21006 58011
METAR KLAR 090453Z AUTO 26016G25KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
24038/0402 SLP174 T10061061
KCYS 090539Z 0906/1006 28017G27KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/30055KT
FM090900 27030G45KT P6SM BKN250 WS020/29070KT
FM091600 27040G60KT P6SM BKN250
FM100300 30025G40KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KCYS 090653Z AUTO 27026G34KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
27044/0615 SLP130 T00441067 400780006 $
METAR KCYS 090553Z AUTO 28026G34KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28038/0501 SLP133 T00441067 10050 20039 56010 $
METAR KCYS 090453Z 27022G34KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
28038/0359 SLP137 T00501067 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/09/25 07:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...323/063
26000 FT MSL...319/061
19000 FT MSL...312/052
18000 FT MSL...342/052
15000 FT MSL...304/052
14000 FT MSL...305/051
13600 FT MSL...305/051
13000 FT MSL...302/051
12000 FT MSL...300/045
11300 FT MSL...304/040
11000 FT MSL...304/041
10000 FT MSL...299/048
10000 FT MSL...304/028
9000 FT MSL...307/020
8900 FT MSL...302/037
8000 FT MSL...314/019
7400 FT MSL...296/031
7000 FT MSL...319/028
6700 FT MSL...281/016
6200 FT MSL...291/012
6000 FT MSL...286/011
5900 FT MSL...289/015
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/09/25 07:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
34000 FT MSL...330/081
33000 FT MSL...326/082
32000 FT MSL...328/082
31000 FT MSL...329/079
30000 FT MSL...326/080
29000 FT MSL...322/077
28000 FT MSL...323/074
27000 FT MSL...314/083
26000 FT MSL...322/075
15000 FT MSL...278/036
12000 FT MSL...280/049
11700 FT MSL...281/054
11000 FT MSL...294/046
10500 FT MSL...285/056
10000 FT MSL...294/048
9500 FT MSL...287/063
9000 FT MSL...291/052
8600 FT MSL...282/057
8000 FT MSL...278/053
7900 FT MSL...268/047
7300 FT MSL...264/048
7000 FT MSL...272/046
6700 FT MSL...271/043
6500 FT MSL...269/046
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0431 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 930 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
VFR conditions to start the period with JAC having low ceilings
but VFR. Snow showers for JAC but light in nature overnight with
all other TAF sites dry. A rain/snow mix likely at JAC after 15Z
due to warmer temperatures after sunrise becoming straight snow
after 01Z with nighttime cooling. Minimal chances at COD/WRL/CPR
after 19Z carrying only VCSH through 01Z. Otherwise, windy
conditions throughout the period remaining elevated overnight.
Strongest winds at COD/JAC/RIW up to 30kts with RKS up to 45kts
after 17Z remaining elevated overnight into Wednesday as well up
to 30-35kts. Other locations will be breezy but less winds up to
18-25kts. Mid level ceilings throughout for all locations
remaining VFR except JAC down to MVFR around 1-1.5kft in the
late afternoon/early evening timeframe.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0542 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1040 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours. Winds will be
very strong, continuing to increase overnight through tomorrow
with widespread gusts in the 50-60+ knot range alongside low
level wind shear during the overnight into early morning hours
as winds ramp up aloft and then mix down to the surface. Cloud
banks at high to mid levels at SCT to BKN, but a band of
precipitation moving into the region during the last few hours
of the TAF period will bring lowered CIGs at BKN to OVC
alongside a risk of locally rain & snow, most likely at KLAR.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 090735Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2994 RMK AO2
T00451045
METAR KIBM 090715Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2995 RMK AO2
T00401040
METAR KIBM 090655Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 T00001056
401161051
KSNY 090539Z 0906/1006 27015G27KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/30045KT
FM091200 28025G40KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/30050KT
FM091800 29032G52KT P6SM SCT200
FM100200 33020G32KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KSNY 090653Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00111061 401221083
METAR KSNY 090553Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00171061 10078 20006 58011
METAR KSNY 090453Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00221056
METAR KOGA 090735Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2993 RMK AO2
T10321056
METAR KOGA 090715Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
T10271055
METAR KOGA 090655Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 T10331057
401411083
METAR KIML 090653Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM FEW095 02/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00171050 401501056
METAR KIML 090553Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00281044 10089 20022 58008
METAR KIML 090453Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00391044
KMCK 090520Z 0906/1006 26007KT P6SM SCT110 WS010/28040KT
TEMPO 0906/0909 VRB06KT
FM090900 26011KT P6SM FEW100 WS010/28040KT
FM091600 26016KT P6SM SKC
FM091900 27020G33KT P6SM FEW240
FM092300 30015G25KT P6SM SCT130
FM100200 33028G38KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KMCK 090653Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT100 02/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00221033
METAR KMCK 090553Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM BKN100 02/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00171033 10111 20017 401501061 58009
METAR KMCK 090453Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00331039
North Platte (KLNX) 12/09/25 07:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
5000 FT MSL...205/024
4700 FT MSL...211/024
4100 FT MSL...205/034
4000 FT MSL...206/036
3400 FT MSL...221/026
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0529 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1125 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
LLWS will be possible this morning across western Nebraska into
the northern Sandhills, including KVTN and KLBF terminals with
40kt wind just off the sfc through late morning. SFC winds will
also increase and mid morning hours to afternoon with sustained
winds of 20 to 25 kts and gust up 40 kts by late afternoon,
remaining gusty through the forecast period. Mid level clouds
will move in across the northern Sandhills late afternoon into
the evening but VFR conditions are still expected. There will be
another period of LLWS Tuesday night for portions of the
northern Sandhills, including the KVTN terminal.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 090520Z 0906/1006 25012KT P6SM SCT100
FM091800 27013G23KT P6SM SCT080
FM092000 30016G30KT P6SM FEW140
FM092300 31014KT P6SM FEW140 WS020/30055KT
FM100100 35020G30KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KGLD 090653Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00171050 401441028
METAR KGLD 090553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00111056 10061 20006 58009
METAR KGLD 090453Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00171056
KGCK 090523Z 0906/1006 25008KT P6SM SCT240
FM091700 25015G25KT P6SM FEW250
FM100100 27013KT P6SM FEW250
FM100400 34014G24KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 090654Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00061044
METAR KGCK 090554Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00061044 10100 21006 401561083 56005
METAR KGCK 090454Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00001039
METAR KLBL 090656Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00061028 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 090556Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP193
6//// T00111022 10067 20006 58004 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 090456Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP198
T00171017 401501044 FZRANO PNO $
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/09/25 07:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...186/003
15000 FT MSL...066/001
14000 FT MSL...130/004
13800 FT MSL...110/005
13000 FT MSL...244/004
12000 FT MSL...223/003
11500 FT MSL...307/001
11000 FT MSL...257/005
10000 FT MSL...327/004
9600 FT MSL...135/005
8100 FT MSL...334/007
8000 FT MSL...138/002
7000 FT MSL...147/004
6900 FT MSL...147/004
5100 FT MSL...239/003
4300 FT MSL...196/003
4000 FT MSL...275/006
3800 FT MSL...185/006
3200 FT MSL...262/013
3000 FT MSL...260/012
3000 FT MSL...260/012
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0504 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 953 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
VFR conditions remain forecast for this TAF period. LLWS is
again forecast for MCK until mid morning when the nocturnal
inversion wanes and winds increase. LLWS is a bit more marginal
for GLD but will watch closely and issue an AMD if warranted.
Wind gusts for each terminal are forecast to range from 25-35
knots with the higher end more likely at MCK. A cold front is
forecast to move through during the late afternoon/early evening
bringing a period of very strong LLWS and finally gusty to
strong winds potentially gusting up to 40 knots again mainly
favoring MCK.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0532 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1130 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
Southwest winds below 10 knots early this morning will shift
westerly and increase to near 15 knots between 15Z and 18Z Today
and become gusty at times. These stronger winds are expected to
diminish after 00Z Wednesday. A cold front will move into
southwest Kansas after 03Z, causing the west winds to shift to
the northwest and increase to 15 to 20 knots with higher gusts.
BUFR soundings and model guidance consistently support VFR
conditions through the next 24 hours, including after the cold
frontal passage early tonight.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM091100 24009KT P6SM SKC
FM100400 30009KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 090653Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10061039
METAR KGUY 090553Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP177
T00001044 10122 21006 401671056 58004
METAR KGUY 090453Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00001044
KDHT 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM091900 23009KT P6SM SKC
FM100400 31008KT P6SM SKC WS020/35035KT
METAR KDHT 090653Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP179
T10111050
METAR KDHT 090553Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189
T10111050 10089 21017 401611072 56006
METAR KDHT 090453Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197
T00111044
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0453 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1032 PM CST Mon Dec 8 2025
VFR conditions expected through the next 24 hours. Winds will be
variable tonight and around 5-10 kts through the day Tuesday. A
cold front will move in Tuesday evening, and low-level wind shear
may be experienced at least at KDHT.
Vanden Bosch
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 090524Z 0906/1006 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM090900 08008KT P6SM FEW250
FM091900 28011G18KT P6SM FEW250
FM100100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KFMN 090653Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP272
T00061039 400831050 $
METAR KFMN 090553Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP278
T00171039 10056 20006 51005 $
METAR KFMN 090453Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP284
T00111033 $
METAR KLVS 090653Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP170
T00001094 401281056
METAR KLVS 090553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP181
T10111089 10061 21033 58004
METAR KLVS 090453Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP193
T10061094
METAR KRTN 090653Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP184
T10441083 401391083
METAR KRTN 090553Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP196
T10441089 10078 21050 58004
METAR KRTN 090453Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP205
T10331089
METAR KCAO 090655Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP170
T00111061 401501028
METAR KCAO 090555Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00331061 10089 20022 58011
METAR KCAO 090455Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP179
T00391067
Albuquerque (KABX) 12/09/25 07:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...044/004
12000 FT MSL...328/004
10000 FT MSL...345/024
8400 FT MSL...342/003
8000 FT MSL...304/003
7700 FT MSL...077/010
7000 FT MSL...274/019
6500 FT MSL...344/009
6300 FT MSL...346/006
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0747 UTC Tuesday, December 9, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1014 PM MST Mon Dec 8 2025
VFR prevails as light prevailing winds yield to stronger
prevailing W/NW winds Tuesday afternoon when peak gusts of 20 to
35 kts will focus over the central highlands just west of KSXU.
LLWS will be a concern at KROW tonight before letting up near
sunrise as well. Isolated stronger terrain driven drainage winds
are likely to setup at KSAF again tonight heading into Tuesday
morning.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 090000Z
VALID 090600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2306 2818+00 3030-04 3155-14 3258-24 325942 337153 347563
BCE 3325+01 3229-13 3332-24 354042 364752 016063
LND 2936+00 3226-03 3151-17 3251-27 295443 328754 820865
RKS 2838 3042-05 3052-16 3150-26 325343 339153 339264
GJT 3011+00 3222-04 3139-14 3247-25 335342 347453 357063
FMN 3225+01 3330-01 3231-13 3334-25 364342 365953 016664
ABQ 3330+02 3323+01 3326-13 3529-26 023543 025952 036563
MBW 2758 3143-07 3159-15 3157-26 337243 339253 840164
DEN 3134+03 3325-03 3249-15 3255-27 336543 347853 359864
PUB 3521+03 3220-02 3241-15 3147-27 334144 357753 369065
ALS 3231-02 3228-14 3234-27 333843 356653 367764
TCC 2310 2912+04 3219+00 3126-13 3331-28 364044 027053 353061
BFF 3044 3131-02 3038-08 3258-17 3165-28 338444 830154 841265
GLD 2623 3028+00 3033-08 3153-16 3268-27 348744 359754 358464
GCK 2610+06 2821+00 3029-05 3046-17 3159-28 337344 348654 347964
GAG 9900+07 3015+01 3123-04 3039-16 3048-29 325645 346955 324161
AMA 9900 3013+02 3318-02 3128-14 3235-28 354345 366754 303759
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DATA BASED ON 090000Z
VALID 091200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2505 2720+00 3038-02 3150-12 3151-25 325641 325452 326264
BCE 3225+02 3233-11 3127-23 343441 354052 344163
LND 2838+01 3039-02 3255-13 3267-25 316641 317452 308165
RKS 2838 3042-05 3158-12 3266-24 336241 325353 326965
GJT 2911+00 3131-02 3249-13 3351-24 335242 335953 347163
FMN 3322+03 3331+00 3345-12 3347-24 344641 354552 343763
ABQ 3430+03 3326+01 3331-11 3334-24 363742 364751 021962
MBW 2865 2950-03 3254-14 3368-26 315643 328152 820664
DEN 3130+05 3322-01 3235-15 3042-25 315742 338453 349063
PUB 2505+04 3018-02 3140-14 3147-24 336142 346051 366063
ALS 3234-01 3141-13 3146-24 334642 355552 355062
TCC 3209 3211+05 3218+01 3133-12 3238-26 353342 364152 015963
BFF 2950 3144+00 3052-05 3257-15 3251-26 306643 328653 339865
GLD 3029 3127-01 3037-04 3144-13 3054-25 326144 336754 348364
GCK 3011+08 3215-01 3035-03 3144-14 3153-25 335344 347054 367365
GAG 2616+08 2919+01 3021-02 3149-14 3252-26 345544 356053 334763
AMA 2715 3016+03 3022+00 3136-13 3140-26 343843 015153 354864
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DATA BASED ON 090000Z
VALID 100000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2605 2825+01 3146-02 3055-13 3060-24 306640 307451 297263
BCE 3428+02 3134-10 3030-23 324040 324151 314663
LND 3030+01 3146-03 3060-13 3086-25 309342 790052 800464
RKS 2850 3051-03 3066-12 3072-24 307541 307951 308363
GJT 2918+02 3230-01 3146-12 3149-24 315541 316151 316763
FMN 3228+05 3334+01 3336-10 3232-23 323540 334151 325162
ABQ 3235+06 3332+03 3223-10 3231-23 333440 333049 351562
MBW 2762 3052-04 3065-14 3087-25 309341 309951 800563
DEN 3043+06 3340+03 3144-11 3156-24 316141 305752 307464
PUB 3225+07 3432+04 3232-11 3139-25 314941 316152 317463
ALS 3242+00 3221-10 3132-23 314041 325352 326762
TCC 2718 3120+09 3221+04 3127-09 3124-22 321940 323050 333462
BFF 3037 3150+01 3059-06 2969-13 3084-25 309841 800151 800463
GLD 3135 3433+03 3029-03 2956-11 3166-24 316741 296652 318063
GCK 2624+11 2821+05 3138-02 3039-10 3145-24 315641 315753 327263
GAG 2717+11 3014+05 2920+01 3237-10 3137-23 324641 325152 335762
AMA 2618 2925+07 2925+02 3229-09 3228-22 323240 313151 323862
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