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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1205 MDT Friday, June 12, 2026


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

METAR KFNL 121756Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T02671006 10267 20078 58014 $
SPECI KFNL 121730Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 121656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02171006 $

METAR KGXY 121756Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 121656Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 121556Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $

METAR KLMO 121755Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3003 RMK AO2 T02451001
       10246 20079
METAR KLMO 121735Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02401002
METAR KLMO 121715Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3004 RMK AO2
       T02281002

METAR KBDU 121755Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 121735Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 121715Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3004 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 121755Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 27/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 T02671023
       $
METAR KEIK 121735Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM CLR 26/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 T02561021
       $
METAR KEIK 121715Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 T02461021
       $

KBJC 121732Z 1218/1318 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 1220/1224 29014KT
     FM130000 30012KT P6SM FEW120
     FM130300 28007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM131200 01012G21KT P6SM FEW250
     FM131400 02008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KBJC 121749Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3006
METAR KBJC 121652Z 10004KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3007
METAR KBJC 121545Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3009

KDEN 121732Z 1218/1324 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM122000 02008KT P6SM FEW180
     FM130200 10008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM130500 16008KT P6SM SKC
     FM130800 23007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM131200 36012G20KT P6SM FEW250
     FM131700 03012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM132200 07012G21KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDEN 121753Z 04006KT 10SM FEW220 27/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP098
       T02721022 10272 20150 58013 $
METAR KDEN 121653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW180 23/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T02330000 $
METAR KDEN 121553Z 26005KT 10SM FEW200 21/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP117
       T02111006 $


KBKF 121700Z 1217/1323 VRB06KT 9999 FEW220 QNH2989INS
      TX29/1223Z TN10/1312Z
METAR KBKF 121758Z 06007KT 030V100 10SM FEW220 29/M09 A3002 RMK AO2A
       SLP088 T02871088 10287 20147 57014
METAR KBKF 121658Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW220 27/M06 A3004 RMK AO2A SLP095
       T02711059
METAR KBKF 121558Z 24004KT 10SM FEW220 25/M01 A3005 RMK AO2A SLP102
       T02461013

KAPA 121732Z 1218/1318 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM122000 01008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM130200 13006KT P6SM FEW120
     FM130500 20005KT P6SM FEW160
     FM130800 24009KT P6SM FEW120
     FM131400 01013KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KAPA 121753Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 27/M06 A3004 RMK AO2
       SLP102 T02721056 10278 20139 58015
METAR KAPA 121653Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 26/M06 A3006 RMK AO2
       SLP111 T02561061
METAR KAPA 121553Z 19005KT 10SM FEW220 23/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02331028

METAR KMNH 121755Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 121735Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 121715Z AUTO 26008G17KT 220V280 10SM CLR 25/M05 A3016 RMK
       AO2

METAR KFMM 121755Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 121735Z AUTO 20006G14KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 121715Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 121755Z AUTO 18008G16KT 152V212 10SM CLR 30/01 A2995 RMK
       AO2
METAR KSTK 121735Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 121715Z AUTO 18012G16KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2997 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 121753Z AUTO 20012G19KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02891006 10289 20128 56018
METAR KAKO 121653Z AUTO 22016G25KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21029/1554 SLP111 T02720000
METAR KAKO 121553Z AUTO 20021G31KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19034/1500 SLP118 T02501011

METAR KLIC 121755Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02720006 10272 20117 56022
METAR KLIC 121655Z AUTO 19016G27KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
       14027/1648 SLP116 T02500006
METAR KLIC 121555Z AUTO 18013G24KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19029/1502 SLP127 T02280000

METAR KHEQ 121755Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 121735Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 121715Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO

METAR K2V6 121754Z AUTO 17019G26KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 121734Z AUTO 19020G28KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 121714Z AUTO 19018G28KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 121755Z AUTO 20021G27KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 121735Z AUTO 18022G30KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 121715Z AUTO 18019G30KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3000 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 121753Z AUTO 19022G36KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18036/1720 SLP127 T02720039 10272 20106 58015
METAR KITR 121653Z AUTO 18021G33KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18033/1619 SLP136 T02610028
METAR KITR 121553Z AUTO 18019G28KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
       16031/1529 SLP141 T02501011

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/12/2026
Fort Collins - 05:29:04 MDT / 20:31:22 MDT
Denver       - 05:31:20 MDT / 20:28:15 MDT
Sterling     - 05:21:20 MDT / 20:24:16 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 06/12/26 17:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  13000 FT MSL...257/021
                  12000 FT MSL...267/017
                  11000 FT MSL...269/016
                  11000 FT MSL...260/014
                  10000 FT MSL...258/012
                   9900 FT MSL...258/011
                   9000 FT MSL...235/007
                   8900 FT MSL...233/006
                   8000 FT MSL...163/003
                   8000 FT MSL...184/003
                   7300 FT MSL...150/003
                   7000 FT MSL...154/003
                   6600 FT MSL...138/004
                   6200 FT MSL...126/004
                   6000 FT MSL...147/004
                   5900 FT MSL...123/004

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1801 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1159 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
Winds are currently light and variable across the Denver metro area,
and model guidance suggests light NW to NE winds this afternoon.
Daytime mixing and downsloping enhancement could bring sporadic
northwest gusts of around 20KT, but the chance appears to be too low
(20% chance) to introduce in the TAFs at this time, and impacts
should be minimal.
A cold front will move through the region between 12Z and 14Z
Saturday morning, bringing northerly winds and a few gusts up to 20-
25KT. Winds after the cold frontal passage will generally remain
steady at KDEN and KAPA, taking on a more easterly component by 22Z.
No precipitation is expected, and mostly clear skies prevail through
the TAF period.


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

METAR K4BM 121755Z AUTO 21011G23KT 10SM CLR 17/M15 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 121735Z AUTO 22007G28KT 160V260 10SM CLR 18/M14 A3048 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 121715Z AUTO 19010G22KT 150V250 10SM CLR 17/M13 A3048 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAFF 121755Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T02431023 10244 20077 57020
METAR KAFF 121655Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T02251016
METAR KAFF 121555Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T01871012

KCOS 121730Z 1218/1318 16007KT P6SM BKN250
     FM122000 17012G22KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
     FM130100 01014KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
     FM130500 01007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM131400 35010G18KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCOS 121754Z 16011KT 10SM FEW160 BKN210 24/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
       SLP117 T02391006 10239 20083 58018
METAR KCOS 121654Z 16007KT 10SM BKN250 22/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02171011
METAR KCOS 121554Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT250 18/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T01831011


METAR KFLY 121755Z AUTO 14011KT 110V180 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02371010 10238 20086
METAR KFLY 121735Z AUTO 15009G14KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
       T02321008
METAR KFLY 121715Z AUTO 15008KT 110V200 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
       T02331006

KFCS 121200Z 1212/1318 33006KT 9999 SKC QNH3011INS
      BECMG 1216/1217 17012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2994INS
      TEMPO 1222/1302 26015G25KT 520009
      BECMG 1302/1303 33009KT 9999 SKC QNH2997INS TX32/1222Z
      TN09/1212Z
METAR KFCS 121756Z 14007KT 10SM FEW180 23/M03 A3008 RMK AO2A SLP131
       T02301034 10247 20087 57019 $
METAR KFCS 121655Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP138
       T02191021 $
METAR KFCS 121555Z COR 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP155
       T01721047 $ COR 1638

KPUB 121730Z 1218/1318 14003KT P6SM SKC
     FM122000 17010KT P6SM FEW200
     FM122200 27012G22KT P6SM SCT200
     FM130100 05014KT P6SM FEW200
     FM130500 01007KT P6SM FEW200
     FM131600 03012G18KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KPUB 121753Z COR 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02561006 10256 20100 58023 $
METAR KPUB 121753Z 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02561006 10256
       20100 58023 $
METAR KPUB 121653Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T02221011 $

METAR KVTP 121755Z AUTO 27010G20KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 121735Z AUTO 25011G17KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 121715Z AUTO 25009G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3053 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 121754Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T03060006 10311 20122 56020
METAR KTAD 121654Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02670061
METAR KTAD 121554Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116
       T02330056

METAR KLHX 121753Z AUTO 18008G19KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP095
       T02940078 10306 20111 58028
METAR KLHX 121653Z AUTO 16007G18KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02830061
METAR KLHX 121553Z AUTO 19015G19KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02610044

METAR KLAA 121753Z AUTO 18017G29KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       16031/1705 SLP116 T02940078 10294 20094 56024
METAR KLAA 121653Z AUTO 17019G33KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19035/1605 SLP124 T02780061
METAR KLAA 121553Z AUTO 17022G32KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17033/1509 SLP129 T02670033

METAR KSPD 121756Z AUTO 17021G30KT 26/11 A3006 RMK AO1 PK WND 18032/1727
       SLP125 T02610111 10261 20122 58023 $
METAR KSPD 121656Z AUTO 16018G29KT 25/10 A3010 RMK AO1 PK WND 16030/1632
       SLP134 T02500100 $
METAR KSPD 121556Z AUTO 16022G30KT 24/04 A3011 RMK AO1 PK WND 16032/1538
       SLP142 T02390044 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/12/2026
Burlington - 05:21:55 MDT / 20:16:09 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:34:33 MDT / 20:22:18 MDT
Lamar      - 05:27:05 MDT / 20:13:45 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 06/12/26 17:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12000 FT MSL...281/032
                  11000 FT MSL...270/033
                  10800 FT MSL...267/032
                  10000 FT MSL...263/028
                   9700 FT MSL...260/027
                   9000 FT MSL...249/023
                   8600 FT MSL...240/022
                   8000 FT MSL...222/014
                   7700 FT MSL...218/014
                   7000 FT MSL...188/013
                   7000 FT MSL...193/013
                   6300 FT MSL...183/012
                   6000 FT MSL...178/013
                   5900 FT MSL...179/013
                   5700 FT MSL...178/012

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1736 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
VFR conditions are expected for the forecast period. Gusty winds
will develop at all terminals this afternoon. Terminals towards
the SE of the state could experience strong outflow gusts from
distant thunderstorms. These gusts are not represented in the
TAFs due to the low confidence on exact timing and location. The
threat is most likely for smaller terminals in Bent, Baca, and
Prowers county between 21-04Z. Overnight, winds will calm and
veer to northerlies before increasing through the morning. Cloud
coverage is expected to increase heading into tomorrow morning,
yet VFR still remains.


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

METAR KCAG 121753Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02331067 10233 21011 58014
METAR KCAG 121653Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163
       T02001061
METAR KCAG 121553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T01611028

METAR KHDN 121756Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T02111056 10211 20044 58009
METAR KHDN 121656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01831072
METAR KHDN 121556Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T01561083

METAR KSBS 121755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3020 RMK AO1 T01951070
       10195 21001
METAR KSBS 121735Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3020 RMK AO1
       T01881068
METAR KSBS 121715Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3021 RMK AO1
       T01861072

METAR KC07 121755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 121735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 121715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3044 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 121755Z AUTO 25009G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3025 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 121735Z AUTO 26009G16KT 220V290 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3025 RMK
       AO1
METAR K33V 121715Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3026 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 121753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02391078 10239 20006 58013
METAR KEEO 121653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02061044
METAR KEEO 121553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T01671028

METAR K20V 121755Z AUTO 29007G15KT 264V344 10SM CLR 25/M06 A3020 RMK
       AO2
METAR K20V 121735Z AUTO 24011G19KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 121715Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3021 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 121755Z AUTO 28014G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3028 RMK AO2
       T02211077 10222 20000
METAR KGNB 121735Z AUTO 29016G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3028 RMK AO2
       T02151076
METAR KGNB 121715Z AUTO 26015G25KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3029 RMK AO2
       T02081085

METAR K0CO 121755Z AUTO 29032G46KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 121735Z AUTO 28030G51KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 121715Z AUTO 29023G41KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3051 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 121728Z AUTO 29018G27KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 121700Z AUTO 29015G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 121640Z AUTO 28013G23KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A3041 RMK AO2

KGJT 121729Z 1218/1318 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM122000 29010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM130200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KGJT 121753Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 27/M10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115 T02721100
       10272 20128 58013
METAR KGJT 121653Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T02441072
METAR KGJT 121553Z VRB04KT 8SM CLR 22/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP129 T02221072
       $

KRIL 121729Z 1218/1318 27012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM122100 27019G29KT P6SM SKC
     FM130300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
METAR KRIL 121753Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02671078 10267 20061 58019
METAR KRIL 121653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T02221056
METAR KRIL 121553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T01831050

METAR K5SM 121755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 121735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 121715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3048 RMK AO2

KEGE 121729Z 1218/1318 25015G29KT P6SM SKC
     FM130300 11005KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
METAR KEGE 121756Z 25019G30KT 220V280 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 22030/1756 SLP132 T02611072 10261 20039 56025
METAR KEGE 121656Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02171056
METAR KEGE 121556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T01671067

KASE 121729Z 1218/1318 32009G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM122100 31017G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM130200 20010KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
METAR KASE 121753Z 36014G22KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T02391072 10239 20044 56009
METAR KASE 121653Z 36015G22KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T02331072
METAR KASE 121553Z COR 02009G18KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02111078


METAR KLXV 121753Z AUTO 32015G25KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34026/1742 SLP140 T01891100 10189 21022 51003
METAR KLXV 121653Z AUTO 33007G22KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29031/1559 SLP135 T01831100
METAR KLXV 121553Z AUTO 32012G25KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A3041 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32028/1542 SLP137 T01671117

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/12/2026
Rangely           - 05:45:26 MDT / 20:44:41 MDT
Grand Junction    - 05:47:43 MDT / 20:40:35 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:36:20 MDT / 20:38:07 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/12/26 17:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...263/022
                  15000 FT MSL...276/029
                  14000 FT MSL...270/023
                  13000 FT MSL...262/023
                  12400 FT MSL...268/020
                  12000 FT MSL...267/022
                  11700 FT MSL...265/022
                  11000 FT MSL...266/021
                  11000 FT MSL...266/022
                  10400 FT MSL...256/016
                  10300 FT MSL...265/017
                  10100 FT MSL...262/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1748 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1146 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period. Gusty winds
are expected to develop by the afternoon, mainly within the
20-25kt range, with locally higher gusts possible. Mostly clear
skies expected for most terminals, with some high clouds popping
up at terminals south of I-70.


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

METAR KAJZ 121755Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 T02781078
       10278 20091
METAR KAJZ 121735Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02691065
METAR KAJZ 121655Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
       T02551061

KMTJ 121729Z 1218/1318 33007KT P6SM FEW200 SCT250
     FM122000 30011G20KT P6SM FEW200 FEW250
     FM130100 30010KT P6SM FEW200 FEW250
     FM130400 14010KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
METAR KMTJ 121753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T02721061 10272 20094 57012
METAR KMTJ 121653Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02501017
METAR KMTJ 121553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02111033

METAR KGUC 121756Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T02331056 10233 20006 58023 $
METAR KGUC 121656Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T01831061 $
METAR KGUC 121556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T01611067 $

METAR K7BM 121755Z AUTO 26006G21KT 200V020 10SM CLR 21/M12 A3036 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 121735Z AUTO 29007G29KT 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 121655Z AUTO 24018G27KT 190V260 10SM CLR 19/M12 A3036 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAEJ 121755Z AUTO 25024G33KT 10SM CLR 24/M12 A3022 RMK AO2
       T02361120 10248 20037
METAR KAEJ 121735Z AUTO 24016G25KT 10SM CLR 24/M12 A3022 RMK AO2
       T02411123
METAR KAEJ 121715Z AUTO 27015G24KT 10SM CLR 25/M12 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02471122

METAR KANK 121755Z AUTO 24017G29KT 220V300 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3017 RMK AO2
       PK WND 23029/1744 T02661089 10270 20059 56015 $
METAR KANK 121735Z AUTO 23021G29KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22029/1732 T02691086 $
METAR KANK 121655Z AUTO 25016G28KT 10SM FEW380 25/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 24029/1632 T02541090 $

METAR KMYP 121755Z AUTO 30032G42KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 121735Z AUTO 29037G46KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 121715Z AUTO 30030G41KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3063 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 121755Z AUTO 07007KT 050V120 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02901071 10293 20107 58010
METAR KAIB 121735Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02911073
METAR KAIB 121715Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3012 RMK AO2
       T02781092

KTEX 121729Z 1218/1318 27010G22KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM130200 26006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM130400 14007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
METAR KTEX 121755Z AUTO 30010G17KT 270V330 10SM SCT110 21/M03 A3039 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 121735Z AUTO 32008G18KT 280V050 10SM SCT120 21/M03 A3039 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 121715Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM SCT120 21/M02 A3038 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 121755Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 121735Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 121715Z AUTO 17009G14KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3027 RMK AO2
       PWINO

METAR KCEZ 121753Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02941067 10300 20072 56008
METAR KCEZ 121653Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02891072
METAR KCEZ 121553Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02561072

KDRO 121729Z 1218/1318 27015G25KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
     FM130200 32007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
     FM130600 05005KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KDRO 121753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02671028 10278 20061 58012
METAR KDRO 121653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02501006
METAR KDRO 121553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02281011

METAR KPSO 121755Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 10247
       20045
METAR KPSO 121735Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 121715Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3030 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 121755Z AUTO 22011G21KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3061 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR KCPW 121735Z AUTO 21012G22KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3061 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR KCPW 121715Z AUTO 23012G21KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3061 RMK AO2
       PWINO

KALS 121730Z 1218/1318 22015KT P6SM SKC
     FM122000 26014G24KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
     FM130300 22008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM130800 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KALS 121752Z AUTO 29010G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02781028 10278 20017 56014 $
METAR KALS 121652Z AUTO 22015KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T02611028 $
METAR KALS 121552Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02391011 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 06/12/2026
Vail    - 05:37:12 MDT / 20:33:33 MDT
Durango - 05:50:27 MDT / 20:32:23 MDT
Alamosa - 05:41:56 MDT / 20:24:56 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 06/12/26 17:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...263/022
                  15000 FT MSL...276/029
                  14000 FT MSL...270/023
                  13000 FT MSL...262/023
                  12400 FT MSL...268/020
                  12000 FT MSL...267/022
                  11700 FT MSL...265/022
                  11000 FT MSL...266/021
                  11000 FT MSL...266/022
                  10400 FT MSL...256/016
                  10300 FT MSL...265/017
                  10100 FT MSL...262/015

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1748 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1146 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period. Gusty winds
are expected to develop by the afternoon, mainly within the
20-25kt range, with locally higher gusts possible. Mostly clear
skies expected for most terminals, with some high clouds popping
up at terminals south of I-70.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 121720Z 1218/1318 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
     FM122000 29010KT P6SM BKN250
     FM130200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KPGA 121753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T03171028 10322 20222 58005 $
METAR KPGA 121653Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T02941028 $
METAR KPGA 121553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP100
       T02781033 $

METAR KRQE 121753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T02831028 10289 20061 56009 $
METAR KRQE 121653Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02670011 $
METAR KRQE 121553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP093
       T02440033 $

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1712 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION...Friday 12/18Z through Saturday 13/18Z...VFR
conditions, isolated showers or thunderstorms south KPRC-KPAN
line. Winds SW 5-10kts, gusts to 20kts daytime, light and variable
or terrain driven overnight.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 13/18Z through Monday 15/18Z...Mainly VFR
conditions, but brief MVFR possible near heavier showers/tstorms.
Scattered showers/tstorms possible after 18Z each day with the
highest chance over the higher terrain. Winds S-SW 5-10kts, gusts
to 20kts daytime (higher downburst gusts possible near storms).
Light and variable or terrain driven overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 121720Z 1218/1324 33007KT P6SM SKC
     FM130400 15004KT P6SM SKC
     FM131400 34006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 121754Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02501006 10256 20117 56003
METAR KSLC 121654Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02281039
METAR KSLC 121554Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02061022

KVEL 121729Z 1218/1318 22006KT P6SM SKC
     FM122000 22007G15KT P6SM SKC
     FM122300 26016G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM130300 30007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KVEL 121753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02281067 10233 20067 58014 $
METAR KVEL 121653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP145
       T02061050 $
METAR KVEL 121553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01831056 $

METAR KPUC 121753Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T02611089 10261 20094 58006 $
METAR KPUC 121653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02441122
       $
METAR KPUC 121553Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02221094 $

KCNY 121729Z 1218/1318 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM122000 26008G20KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
     FM130100 30008KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KCNY 121753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T02891117 10289 20111 58010
METAR KCNY 121653Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP115
       T02721111
METAR KCNY 121553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP120
       T02561111


Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1207 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will prevail through the forecast
period under clear skies and light, diurnally driven winds. Light
southerly drainage flow is expected through around 16Z before
becoming light and variable and then switching to the to a northerly
upvalley flow between 16-18Z. Winds will switch back to the
southerly drainage flow again by around 4Z this evening.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions prevail
areawide under mostly clear skies. Light westerly flow is expected
across a majority of terminals on Friday, with the exception of
southwest Wyoming and eastern Utah where gusts of up to 25kts are
expected during the afternoon hours.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 121720Z 1218/1318 25013G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM130300 26007KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 121753Z AUTO 25013G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28026/1737 SLP145 T02061067 10206 20044 55001
METAR KEVW 121653Z AUTO 25014G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP148
       T01941078
METAR KEVW 121553Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T01671050

KRKS 121739Z 1218/1318 27012KT P6SM SKC
     FM121900 27017G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM130500 24004KT P6SM SKC
     FM131500 29008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 121754Z AUTO 26010G23KT 220V290 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP148 T02061106 10211 20061 58005
METAR KRKS 121654Z AUTO 24014G22KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T01941100
METAR KRKS 121554Z AUTO 24012G20KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T01721072

KRWL 121721Z 1218/1318 23015G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM121900 26017G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM130200 28013G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM130400 28010KT P6SM SKC
     FM130700 32007KT P6SM SKC
     FM131000 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM131600 33008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 121753Z AUTO 24019G28KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23029/1715 SLP133 T02111094 10211 20094 58007
METAR KRWL 121653Z AUTO 23015G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24030/1635 SLP144 T01891083
METAR KRWL 121553Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T01721072

KLAR 121721Z 1218/1318 27019G31KT P6SM SKC
     FM130200 28010KT P6SM SKC
     FM130600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM131500 35009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 121753Z AUTO 28019G32KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28032/1719 SLP103 T02281094 10228 20011 58005
METAR KLAR 121653Z AUTO 27019G31KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27031/1651 SLP108 T02111094
METAR KLAR 121553Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T02001089

KCYS 121721Z 1218/1318 28015G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM130100 29006KT P6SM SKC
     FM130300 31004KT P6SM SKC
     FM131000 34010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM131400 02012G22KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 121753Z AUTO 18009G14KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28032/1657 WSHFT 1718 SLP092 T02561061 10261 20067
SPECI KCYS 121738Z AUTO VRB05G22KT 10SM CLR 25/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       28032/1657 WSHFT 1718 T02501083
METAR KCYS 121653Z AUTO 28015G22KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29026/1632 SLP097 T02441094

Riverton (KRIW) 06/12/26 17:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...157/002
                  22000 FT MSL...208/005
                  16000 FT MSL...333/002
                  14600 FT MSL...350/002
                  12000 FT MSL...314/002
                  11200 FT MSL...271/003
                  11000 FT MSL...246/004
                  10000 FT MSL...228/003
                  10000 FT MSL...225/003
                   9000 FT MSL...224/002
                   8900 FT MSL...192/003
                   8100 FT MSL...156/005
                   8000 FT MSL...160/006
                   7400 FT MSL...152/006
                   7000 FT MSL...123/006
                   6700 FT MSL...169/004
                   6200 FT MSL...141/007
                   6000 FT MSL...139/006
                   5900 FT MSL...136/006

Cheyenne (KCYS) 06/12/26 17:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...031/029
                  16000 FT MSL...278/028
                  15100 FT MSL...268/020
                  15000 FT MSL...278/026
                  14000 FT MSL...263/021
                  13200 FT MSL...292/018
                  13000 FT MSL...266/017
                  12000 FT MSL...265/022
                  11700 FT MSL...267/020
                  11000 FT MSL...267/019
                  10500 FT MSL...268/018
                  10000 FT MSL...260/020
                   9500 FT MSL...266/017
                   9000 FT MSL...257/020
                   8600 FT MSL...266/014
                   8000 FT MSL...251/020
                   7900 FT MSL...267/015
                   7400 FT MSL...267/013
                   7000 FT MSL...253/018
                   6700 FT MSL...252/017
                   6600 FT MSL...251/019

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1759 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1158 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
Skies will remain mostly clear today with VFR conditions
through sunset. Most terminals will see a west to northwest wind
this afternoon with gusts of 20 to near 30 knots. KCOD will see
a sharp northerly wind shift around 23Z as a cold front pushes
south into the area. This will reach KWRL around 01Z, weakening
as it approaches central Wyoming between 04Z and 06Z. Lower
clouds and showers will follow overnight, with MVFR ceilings at
KCOD and KWRL between 09Z and 12Z and then at KCPR by 15Z
Saturday. The best chance for precipitation impacts will be at
KCOD and KWRL, though low confidence precludes more than a
PROB30 mention. Conditions will begin improving late in the
period toward 18Z Saturday.
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 1728 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
Some smoke from the wildfire is affecting KCDR this morning.
This evening a cold front will pass through the area switching
the flow from a westerly wind to a Northerly one effectively
cutting off the smoke supply to KCDR and raising visibility back
to P6SM. Due to the topographic bowl KLAR is in this cold front
may keep the winds light and variable overnight before switching
to a stronger Northerly mind morning around 15z.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 121755Z AUTO 30009G14KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3002 RMK AO2
       T02841066 10285 20085
METAR KIBM 121735Z AUTO 29009G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3002 RMK AO2
       T02761075
METAR KIBM 121715Z AUTO 22008G15KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3002 RMK AO2
       T02721068

KSNY 121721Z 1218/1318 21019G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM122000 28013KT P6SM SKC
     FM130000 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM131000 02010G29KT P6SM SKC
     FM131600 02017G28KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 121753Z AUTO 21013G22KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21027/1656 SLP102 T02891011 10289 20106 56015
METAR KSNY 121653Z AUTO 21019G28KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19031/1618 SLP107 T02670006
METAR KSNY 121553Z AUTO 20021G31KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19031/1549 SLP115 T02440000

METAR KOGA 121755Z AUTO 20020G31KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A2995 RMK AO2
       T02950016 10297 20079
METAR KOGA 121735Z AUTO 19021G29KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02910022
METAR KOGA 121715Z AUTO 20017G24KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02820033

METAR KIML 121753Z AUTO 19019G35KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20035/1744 SLP123 T02830022 10289 20094 56023
METAR KIML 121653Z AUTO 18021G30KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
       19032/1641 SLP130 T02720022
METAR KIML 121553Z AUTO 18014G24KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18026/1524 SLP141 T02500050

KMCK 121720Z 1218/1318 19018G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM130100 17015KT P6SM SKC
     FM130300 16008KT P6SM SKC
     FM131600 02015G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 121753Z AUTO 16016G26KT 10SM OVC100 29/03 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 17027/1739 SLP132 T02890028 10294 20083 56024
METAR KMCK 121653Z AUTO 18016G26KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17026/1651 SLP139 T02830039
METAR KMCK 121553Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02610050

North Platte (KLNX) 06/12/26 17:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...221/045
                  10100 FT MSL...221/047
                  10000 FT MSL...222/047
                   9000 FT MSL...217/041
                   8500 FT MSL...216/039
                   8000 FT MSL...211/035
                   7400 FT MSL...205/031
                   7000 FT MSL...200/029
                   6300 FT MSL...196/027
                   6000 FT MSL...192/027
                   5400 FT MSL...193/025
                   5000 FT MSL...192/025
                   4700 FT MSL...190/025
                   4100 FT MSL...190/023
                   4000 FT MSL...189/025
                   3600 FT MSL...190/025
                   3400 FT MSL...190/024

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1218 PM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period.
Skies will be clear to mostly clear save for some diurnal
development across northern Nebraska during the afternoon. Winds
will be gusty out of the south, peaking around 25 to 30 knots
with stronger winds remaining west of the terminals. Tonight,
expect LLWS to affect northern Nebraska including the VTN
airspace. A frontal boundary will settle south and lead to a
flip to northeasterly winds at area terminals through the
morning Saturday with gusty winds resuming by late in the
period.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 121720Z 1218/1318 18022G35KT P6SM FEW250
     FM121900 18020G30KT P6SM SCT250
     FM130100 17014KT P6SM FEW250
     FM130900 21012KT P6SM SKC
     FM131400 33014KT P6SM SKC
     FM131700 01017G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 121753Z AUTO 17024G33KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18038/1709 SLP125 T02780033 10278 20133 56020
METAR KGLD 121653Z AUTO 18019G29KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20036/1625 SLP133 T02720022
METAR KGLD 121553Z AUTO 17022G32KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
       17032/1551 SLP139 T02560017

KGCK 121720Z 1218/1318 18015KT P6SM FEW160
     FM130100 18013G22KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB
     FM130700 21018KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KGCK 121754Z 16017G27KT 10SM BKN060 26/07 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       18027/1734 SLP146 T02610072 10261 20122 58015
METAR KGCK 121654Z 16014G22KT 10SM SCT060 BKN085 25/07 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 17026/1600 SLP154 T02500072
METAR KGCK 121554Z 16015G22KT 10SM FEW060 SCT075 BKN090 24/08 A3009 RMK
       AO2 SLP161 T02390083

METAR KLBL 121756Z AUTO 14013G24KT 10SM SCT043 26/11 A3007 RMK AO2
       SLP154 T02610106 10261 20167 58016
METAR KLBL 121656Z AUTO 13015G20KT 10SM FEW046 BKN075 24/09 A3009 RMK
       AO2 SLP162 T02440089
METAR KLBL 121556Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM OVC044 21/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T02110094

METAR KEHA 121755Z AUTO 17020G27KT 10SM BKN029 25/09 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02500090 10253 20168
METAR KEHA 121735Z AUTO 15021G25KT 10SM BKN029 24/09 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02450087
METAR KEHA 121715Z AUTO 16019G23KT 10SM BKN031 BKN035 BKN050 24/07 A3012
       RMK AO2 T02400073

Goodland (KGLD) 06/12/26 17:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  11000 FT MSL...257/021
                  10800 FT MSL...251/022
                  10000 FT MSL...231/023
                   9200 FT MSL...202/025
                   9000 FT MSL...200/025
                   8100 FT MSL...190/027
                   8000 FT MSL...189/028
                   7000 FT MSL...185/029
                   7000 FT MSL...185/029
                   6100 FT MSL...184/029
                   6000 FT MSL...183/029
                   5300 FT MSL...182/028
                   5000 FT MSL...181/028
                   4700 FT MSL...182/028
                   4200 FT MSL...182/029
                   4000 FT MSL...181/029
                   4000 FT MSL...180/028

Dodge City (KDDC) 06/12/26 17:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...266/026
                  14000 FT MSL...253/031
                  13900 FT MSL...265/016
                  13000 FT MSL...255/024
                  12000 FT MSL...251/021
                  11700 FT MSL...235/019
                  11000 FT MSL...246/021
                  10000 FT MSL...243/018
                   9800 FT MSL...236/013
                   9000 FT MSL...243/014
                   8100 FT MSL...190/012
                   8000 FT MSL...168/021
                   7100 FT MSL...164/016
                   7000 FT MSL...159/016
                   6000 FT MSL...153/020
                   5900 FT MSL...154/020
                   5100 FT MSL...154/020
                   5000 FT MSL...153/020
                   4400 FT MSL...154/019
                   4000 FT MSL...153/020
                   3700 FT MSL...154/019
                   3200 FT MSL...157/020
                   3000 FT MSL...157/019
                   3000 FT MSL...157/019

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1746 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1129 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
VFR conditions will rule through the TAF period at both
terminals. S to SSW winds at 20 knots will gust to 30 knots
through the afternoon. Occasional gusts up to 35 knots are
possible early this afternoon, at the beginning of the TAF
period. S winds are expected to decrease to ~10-15 knots after
sunset and persist overnight. A period of strong southerly winds
assoc/w outflow emanating from thunderstorms in southwest KS is
possible at the Goodland terminal this evening (depending on
thunderstorm coverage/evolution). Winds will shift to the N-NNE
and increase to 15-25 knots in assoc/w a cold frontal passage a
few hours after sunrise (~14-16Z) Sat, near the end of the 18Z
TAF period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1644 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1144 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
Primarily VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period
although forecasted convection may lower flight conditions. The
period will begin with mostly clear skies with primarily a south
wind at around 15 KTs is expected. Around 1-2Z, convection is
forecast to develop and move in from Colorado. The next few hours
until around 8-10Z, the convection may impact all sites with lowered
ceilings and visibilities. CAMs have very little agreement with some
like the HRRR showing an organized MCS while others like the NAMNST
has more limited scattered convection. At no given hour does
ensembles have a >30% chance for rain/thunder at a site except LBL
at around 4Z. As a result, they are the only one with TS in the TAF
although all or no sites may experience thunderstorms tonight. At
the end of the period, a strong front is forecast to move through,
and shift winds dramatically out of the north.


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

KGUY 121720Z 1218/1318 18015G25KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200
      PROB30 1301/1306 VRB25G45KT 1SM TSRA OVC050CB
     FM130600 19012KT P6SM FEW002 SCT150 OVC200
     FM131500 22015G25KT P6SM BKN150=
METAR KGUY 121753Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM OVC034 26/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02560106 10261 20172 58013
METAR KGUY 121653Z AUTO 13011G20KT 10SM BKN033 OVC047 24/07 A3008 RMK
       AO2 SLP145 T02390067
METAR KGUY 121553Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM OVC039 22/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02170067

KDHT 121720Z 1218/1318 18020G30KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200 PROB30
      1301/1305 VRB25G45KT 1SM TSRA OVC050CB
     FM130500 19012KT P6SM FEW002 SCT150 OVC200
     FM131600 22015G25KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KDHT 121753Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM OVC043 26/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02610122 10267 20183 58011
METAR KDHT 121653Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT029 OVC039 24/11 A3013 RMK AO2
       SLP150 T02390106
SPECI KDHT 121651Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM SCT029 OVC039 24/11 A3013 RMK
       AO2

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1123 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 621 AM CDT Fri Jun 12 2026
MVFR ceilings are currently being observed at KAMA. The ceilings
should lift over the next few hours and then VFR conditions are
forecast through 00z at the terminals. The wind will shift to out
of the south during the day with gusts up to 30 kts. Thunderstorms
will once again be possible after 00z at all sites and PROB30
groups have been kept given that potential. Any storms that move
over the terminals may produce erratic and strong wind gusts and
large hail in addition to lightning. The wind will decrease after
any potential thunderstorms go through but should remain out of
the south.
Muscha


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

KFMN 121734Z 1218/1318 11008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM121900 29010G20KT P6SM SCT130 SCT250
     FM130300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT130 SCT250
     FM130800 08006KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KFMN 121753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02940006
       10300 20117 58013
METAR KFMN 121653Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02780033
METAR KFMN 121553Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
       T02560017


METAR KLVS 121753Z AUTO 13013G17KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP137
       T02440089 10244 20139 58012 PWINO
METAR KLVS 121653Z AUTO 15008G18KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T02220106 PWINO
METAR KLVS 121553Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T02000078 PWINO

METAR KRTN 121753Z AUTO 20009G23KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T02330067 10239 20083 56019
METAR KRTN 121653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02110050
METAR KRTN 121553Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155
       T02060033

METAR KCAO 121755Z AUTO 19014G22KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02500111 10250 20161 58015
METAR KCAO 121655Z AUTO 16007G17KT 10SM FEW029 22/09 A3016 RMK AO2
       SLP158 T02220094
SPECI KCAO 121653Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM SCT029 22/09 A3016 RMK AO2

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1758 UTC Friday, June 12, 2026

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Fri Jun 12 2026
Low clouds in eastern New Mexico have mostly burned off with VFR
conditions prevailing. Showers and thunderstorms are developing
over the Sacramento mountains of south central New Mexico, and
these will expand to the central highlands through the mid
afternoon, and then to the northeast highlands by the late
afternoon with cells moving east northeastward into the plains
through the evening. Storms in these areas will be prone to heavy
downpours, frequent lightning, hail, and gusty downburst winds.
Between the central mountain chain and Continental Divide of New
Mexico, storms will struggle to develop, but a few sparse ones
will manage, producing little rainfall, but very gusty downburst
winds through early evening. Prevailing winds will be light to
moderate outside of showers and thunderstorms. Storms should
mostly end by midnight with a lone cell or two possibly surviving
in the northeastern plains. Storms will be slightly more subdued
in the eastern half of New Mexico on Saturday with the drier,
weaker storms in central areas expanding toward the Arizona
border.

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

DATA BASED ON 121200Z
VALID 121800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2511+11 2519+05 2828-09 2829-23 273539 273747 265154
BCE                      2712+10 2620-09 2624-20 253336 244445 255154
LND              2405+11 2621+03 2835-10 2940-23 284440 275349 266456
RKS              2612    2725+03 2735-10 2738-23 273839 274547 266154
GJT              2510+16 2619+08 2631-09 2734-21 265037 256645 266654
FMN              2505+18 2711+10 2530-09 2431-20 254235 254944 255154
ABQ              9900+17 2107+12 2316-08 2220-19 242434 244143 265253
MBW              2721    2630+03 2835-10 2842-24 274739 275746 267054
DEN              2609+15 2726+07 2635-08 2745-23 266137 267146 277655
PUB              2617+17 2732+10 2732-07 2641-21 265536 266945 266456
ALS                      2517+11 2732-08 2535-20 254536 265644 255856
TCC      1606    2023+15 2322+11 2216-08 2516-19 253334 255043 265953
BFF      2412    2716+11 2726+03 2741-10 2752-24 275739 276746 267355
GLD      1823    2328+11 2621+07 2741-08 2747-23 276236 277545 277855
GCK      1728+16 2219+12 2627+08 2737-07 2741-21 275736 276844 266555
GAG      1621+17 2311+13 2723+09 2825-08 2730-20 264634 264843 266454
AMA      1610    2112+15 2414+10 2617-08 2722-19 264033 265643 266154
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DATA BASED ON 121200Z
VALID 130000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2712+14 2821+07 2726-09 2816-22 282538 273547 265056
BCE                      2912+11 2614-09 2720-20 253136 254045 255054
LND              2910+15 2716+06 2740-09 2847-22 285140 285450 276657
RKS              2723    2723+06 2735-09 2828-22 283539 274548 265956
GJT              2615+19 2618+11 2725-09 2631-21 264937 256245 266854
FMN              2813+20 2813+11 2421-08 2530-20 244835 245445 256053
ABQ              2013+22 2110+13 2514-08 2524-18 263234 244442 255253
MBW              2723    2725+07 2837-10 2939-22 284740 275448 277255
DEN              9900+18 2815+10 2735-09 2740-22 275838 268046 268356
PUB              2713+20 2719+12 2724-08 2632-20 265836 266846 267654
ALS                      2617+13 2724-08 2634-21 255235 255544 266553
TCC      1819    1820+18 2416+12 2616-08 2626-18 274333 265742 266553
BFF      2812    2813+14 2621+06 2841-10 2845-23 285540 276148 277955
GLD      1820    2616+17 2829+09 2840-08 2751-22 276737 277945 277854
GCK      1720+20 2428+16 2725+10 2838-07 2846-21 276035 276744 276953
GAG      1821+23 1921+14 2726+10 2729-08 2733-19 273834 275043 276353
AMA      1821    1821+16 2617+12 2618-08 2625-18 274133 265642 266353
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DATA BASED ON 121200Z
VALID 131200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      0108    3006+12 2819+06 2729-09 2825-22 282038 272348 273956
BCE                      2915+10 2411-10 2627-20 263537 263945 254853
LND              9900+05 2820+02 2850-11 2863-22 286339 286248 286058
RKS              2923    2827+04 2842-09 2843-22 284239 284349 275056
GJT              9900+16 2818+09 2830-11 2732-21 274237 265146 265753
FMN              9900+19 3107+11 2617-09 2730-21 264735 256143 256452
ABQ              2709+18 2808+11 2715-07 2831-19 254833 255842 256952
MBW              2814    2830+04 2845-10 2750-22 274938 284848 265856
DEN              2917+16 2820+08 2832-09 2728-22 264437 265646 266654
PUB              2914+19 2919+10 2826-10 2628-20 264436 265745 257253
ALS                      2719+10 2923-09 2626-20 264435 255943 256953
TCC      2328    2622+18 2718+10 2514-07 2517-18 273934 266042 267253
BFF      0630    2820+13 2628+06 2738-10 2746-22 275039 275249 266956
GLD      2515    3207+18 2710+10 2627-10 2637-21 265337 266245 267454
GCK      2431+23 2629+18 2719+11 2625-09 2637-20 255036 266343 267154
GAG      2529+22 2623+16 2225+11 2421-09 2535-19 264334 275542 276853
AMA      2429    2515+17 2123+11 2317-08 2618-19 264033 265742 267453
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