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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0605 MST Friday, December 5, 2025


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

METAR KFNL 051156Z 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP137 70002 T10501067
        11050 21072 55009 $
METAR KFNL 051056Z 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP136 T10611078 $

METAR KGXY 051156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M05/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP168 T10501067
        11050 21061 55008 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 051056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M05/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T10501061 FZRANO $


METAR KBDU 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051215Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2985 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 051235Z AUTO 03003KT 9SM BKN250 M07/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 T10721086
METAR KEIK 051215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN250 M08/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 T10761091
METAR KEIK 051155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT180 M07/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 T10661085

KBJC 051120Z 0512/0612 29009KT P6SM BKN220
     FM051400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM051900 29010G22KT P6SM BKN140
     FM060100 11006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM060300 24009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KBJC 051235Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 051215Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 051155Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2985 RMK AO2

KDEN 051120Z 0512/0618 13007KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
     FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM052000 07006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM060100 14009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM060400 20010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM061600 31012G25KT P6SM BKN140
METAR KDEN 051153Z 15010KT 10SM FEW110 SCT160 BKN200 M05/M09 A2984
        RMK AO2 SLP122 T10501094 10006 21056 56007
METAR KDEN 051053Z 00000KT 10SM FEW110 BKN160 BKN200 M01/M09 A2985
        RMK AO2 SLP112 T10111089


METAR KBKF 051058Z COR 00000KT 10SM SCT160 BKN200 M01/M09 A2983 RMK
        AO2A SLP103 T10141091 COR 1109
METAR KBKF 051158Z 18007KT 10SM SCT120 BKN210 M04/M10 A2983 RMK AO2A
        SLP108 T10401104 10025 21040 58004
METAR KBKF 050958Z 17004KT 10SM SCT120 BKN180 00/M09 A2985 RMK AO2A
        SLP102 T00001092

KAPA 051120Z 0512/0612 17008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
     FM052000 01006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM060100 14009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM060400 19009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KAPA 051153Z 19005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 M04/M10 A2985 RMK AO2
        SLP144 T10391100 11022 21050 56003
METAR KAPA 051053Z 13007KT 10SM SCT120 BKN200 M03/M09 A2985 RMK AO2
        SLP129 T10281089

METAR KMNH 051235Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051215Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051155Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 051235Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 M04/M05 A2987 RMK
        AO2
METAR KFMM 051215Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM OVC070 M04/M05 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051155Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM FEW055 OVC070 M04/M05 A2987 RMK
        AO2

METAR KSTK 051235Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN110 M03/M05 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051215Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN110 M03/M05 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051155Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM BKN110 M04/M06 A2986 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 051153Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT110 M03/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP139
        T10281072 11022 21067 56009
METAR KAKO 051053Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T10611094

METAR KLIC 051155Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP154
        T10721094 11072 21133 56006
METAR KLIC 051055Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T10781106

METAR KHEQ 051235Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 051215Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 051155Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2985 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 051234Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT120 M04/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051214Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051154Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 051235Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051215Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051155Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 051153Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP147
        T10501078 11050 21078 56003
METAR KITR 051053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP141
        T10611089

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/05/2025
Fort Collins - 07:08:58 MST / 16:33:16 MST
Denver       - 07:06:07 MST / 16:35:15 MST
Sterling     - 07:01:50 MST / 16:25:34 MST

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 12/05/25 12:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...293/041
                  19000 FT MSL...291/045
                  18000 FT MSL...293/045
                  17000 FT MSL...291/044
                  16000 FT MSL...290/045
                  15000 FT MSL...287/041
                  14000 FT MSL...299/034
                  13000 FT MSL...305/029
                  12000 FT MSL...312/021
                   8000 FT MSL...311/001
                   7300 FT MSL...186/001
                   7000 FT MSL...183/004

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/...
Issued at 418 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
VFR conditions expected throughout the TAF period. Winds at DEN
and APA will vary between southeast and southwest this morning but
the speeds will be light. At BJC, there will be periodic westerly
gusts up to 30 knots possible but most of the time will be spent
with light and variable winds.
BJC will see sporadic westerly gusts throughout the day today
with the highest likelihood of westerly gusts in the afternoon.
DEN and APA may see either light northeast winds or west-
northwesterly winds with gusts up to 15 knots. The northeast winds
are more likely so the TAF was adjusted to include that.
Moderate to strong drainage flow will develop Friday night. Winds
will shift to the northwest on Saturday with strong gusts up to 40
knots possible in the afternoon.


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

METAR K4BM 051235Z AUTO 24008G16KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051215Z AUTO 23009G18KT 190V250 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2990 RMK
        AO2
METAR K4BM 051155Z AUTO 24011G22KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2989 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 051155Z 34005KT 10SM OVC170 M03/M11 A2984 RMK AO2A SLP140
        4/002 T10311107 10013 21050 58002
METAR KAFF 051055Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM OVC180 M04/M11 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP134
        T10381107

KCOS 051120Z 0512/0612 33004KT P6SM OVC250
     FM051600 01006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM051900 13007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM060600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCOS 051154Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN190 M03/M12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP155
        4/002 T10331117 11033 21056 55005
METAR KCOS 051054Z 33004KT 10SM BKN190 M03/M12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP149
        T10331122


METAR KFLY 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 T10281113
METAR KFLY 051215Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 T10321104
METAR KFLY 051155Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 T10411097
        11014 21073

KFCS 051200Z 0512/0618 36009KT 9999 BKN120 621204 QNH2984INS
      BECMG 0514/0515 36009KT 9999 BKN080 620806 QNH2985INS
      BECMG 0520/0521 16009KT 9999 BKN060 620606 QNH2986INS
      BECMG 0603/0604 33009KT 9999 BKN080 620806 530309 QNH2974INS
      BECMG 0611/0612 33012G18KT 9999 SKC 530309 QNH2970INS
      TX04/0521Z TNM07/0514Z
METAR KFCS 051155Z COR AUTO 35008KT 10SM OVC160 M02/M09 A2985 RMK AO2
        SLP156 4/003 T10251092 11015 21077 57004 $ COR 1203
METAR KFCS 051155Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM OVC160 M02/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP156
        T10251092 11015 21077 57004 $
METAR KFCS 051055Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM OVC180 M03/M10 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP160
        T10291096 $

KPUB 051120Z 0512/0612 00000KT P6SM OVC250
     FM051400 30007KT P6SM OVC200
     FM051900 11007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM060100 31005KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 051153Z AUTO 33004KT 9SM CLR M09/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP168
        I6000 T10941111 11094 21139 56005 $
METAR KPUB 051053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 M12/M13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T11171133 $
SPECI KPUB 051049Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW001 M12/M14 A2988 RMK AO2 $


METAR KTAD 051154Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP136
        T10441100 11044 21083 56006
METAR KTAD 051054Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP130
        T10721111


METAR KLAA 051153Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP158
        I1000 I6004 T10831094 11056 21094 58006
METAR KLAA 051053Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M09/M10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP155
        I1000 T10891100

METAR KSPD 051156Z AUTO 29004KT M04/M08 A2987 RMK AO1 SLP127 T10441083
        11028 21067 56009
METAR KSPD 051056Z AUTO 29008KT M04/M08 A2987 RMK AO1 SLP119 T10441078

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/05/2025
Burlington - 06:54:09 MST / 16:25:42 MST
Pueblo     - 07:00:37 MST / 16:38:01 MST
Lamar      - 06:52:07 MST / 16:30:30 MST

Pueblo (KPUX) 12/05/25 12:29 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...276/056
                  24000 FT MSL...275/059
                  23000 FT MSL...276/055
                  22000 FT MSL...278/051
                  21000 FT MSL...283/047
                  20000 FT MSL...288/044
                  19000 FT MSL...297/040
                  18000 FT MSL...297/038
                  17000 FT MSL...317/034
                  16600 FT MSL...320/031
                  16000 FT MSL...299/028
                  15000 FT MSL...282/029
                  14000 FT MSL...275/025
                   8000 FT MSL...113/001

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 421 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
KCOS and KPUB...VFR next 24 hours with light winds and passing
high clouds.
KALS...Passing low clouds and some LIFR fog this morning then
VFR by mid morning. VFR through the rest of the period, but
cannot rule out some more low clouds/fog late tonight.


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

SPECI KCAG 051201Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -SN BR SCT015 OVC075 M04/M05 A3003
       RMK AO2 P0000 T10441050
METAR KCAG 051153Z AUTO 05003KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC080 M04/M05
        A3003 RMK AO2 SLP214 P0002 60013 70013 T10441050 11033 21044
        56010
SPECI KCAG 051150Z AUTO 06003KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC015 M04/M05 A3003 RMK
       AO2 P0002

SPECI KHDN 051207Z AUTO 09005KT 3SM -SN BR BKN015 BKN030 OVC035 M06/M07
       A3003 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 051156Z AUTO 10006KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC013 M06/M07 A3004
        RMK AO2 SLP208 P0000 60002 70002 T10561067 11050 21067 56009
        FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 051153Z AUTO 10005KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC013 M06/M07 A3004 RMK
       AO2 P0000 FZRANO $

METAR KSBS 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM OVC013 M07/M07 A3000 RMK AO1 T10661066
METAR KSBS 051215Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BKN013 BKN022 OVC029 M07/M07 A3000
        RMK AO1 T10681068
METAR KSBS 051155Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BKN015 BKN020 OVC029 M07/M07
        A3000 RMK AO1 T10681068 11065 21072

METAR KC07 051235Z AUTO 23003KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051215Z AUTO 25003KT 1SM -SN OVC001 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051155Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM SN OVC001 A2994 RMK AO2 P0001

METAR K33V 051235Z AUTO 21014G20KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 BKN110 M05/M10
        A2993 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051215Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 OVC110 M05/M10 A2993
        RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051155Z AUTO 20016G21KT 10SM OVC100 M05/M10 A2993 RMK AO1

SPECI KEEO 051227Z AUTO 03006KT 2SM -SN BR FEW032 OVC044 M03/M05 A3005
       RMK AO2 SNB12 P0000 T10331050
SPECI KEEO 051205Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM BKN031 OVC050 M03/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
       T10331050
METAR KEEO 051153Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM BKN029 OVC041 M03/M06 A3005 RMK
        AO2 SNE1055B30E46 SLP205 P0000 60000 T10331056 11017 21033
        56004

METAR K20V 051235Z AUTO 28005KT 7SM -SN SCT020 BKN026 OVC033 M05/M08
        A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051215Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT019 BKN029 OVC034 M05/M08 A3001
        RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051155Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT015 BKN028 OVC044 M06/M09 A3002
       RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -SN OVC027 M08/M10 A3002 RMK AO2
       T10821101
METAR KGNB 051215Z AUTO 10003KT 4SM -SN OVC028 M08/M10 A3002 RMK AO2
        T10771098
METAR KGNB 051155Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -SN BKN028 OVC033 M08/M10 A3003 RMK
       AO2 T10801104 11053 21082

METAR K0CO 051235Z AUTO 31031G41KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC008 M13/M15 A2983
        RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051215Z AUTO 31030G40KT 1/2SM +SN BKN002 OVC006 M13/M15
        A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051155Z AUTO 31027G33KT 3/4SM -SN BKN002 OVC009 M13/M15 A2984
       RMK AO2

METAR KC99 051233Z AUTO 30032G47KT 5SM SCT006 M12/M13 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051218Z AUTO 30031G45KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051153Z AUTO 30034G51KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2975 RMK AO2

KGJT 051128Z 0512/0612 10009KT P6SM BKN060
     FM051600 13005KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100
     FM052000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM060300 11006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110
     FM060500 10008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN090 PROB30 0609/0612 4SM
      -SHSN
      BKN012
METAR KGJT 051153Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM SCT055 OVC090 M01/M06 A3010 RMK
        AO2 SLP203 T10061061 11006 21017 56015
METAR KGJT 051053Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM OVC055 M01/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP205
        T10111056

KRIL 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB02KT 6SM -SHSN BKN040
      TEMPO 0512/0516 2SM -SHSN SCT010 BKN025
     FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050 PROB30 0516/0520 2SM
      -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060800 17007KT P6SM BKN030 OVC035 PROB30 0608/0610
      2SM -SHSN
      OVC003
     FM061000 22007KT 2SM -SHSN BKN025 OVC060
SPECI KRIL 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR BKN021 OVC035 M04/M04
       A3011 RMK AO2 P0001 T10391044
SPECI KRIL 051210Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC021 M04/M04 A3011 RMK
       AO2 P0001 T10391044
METAR KRIL 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR OVC029 M04/M05 A3011
        RMK AO2 SLP218 P0000 60000 T10391050 11033 21039 56010

METAR K5SM 051231Z AUTO 2SM -SN OVC003 M11/M12 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051211Z AUTO 1SM SN OVC003 M11/M12 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051151Z AUTO 1SM SN OVC003 M11/M12 A3003 RMK AO2

KEGE 051128Z 0512/0612 10006KT P6SM BKN070
      TEMPO 0512/0514 2SM -SHSN SCT010 BKN040
     FM051600 24008KT 6SM -SHSN SCT035 BKN045
     FM052000 24010G18KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 PROB30 0520/0523 2SM
      -SHSN BKN010
     FM060700 25013KT P6SM BKN030 OVC035 PROB30 0607/0609 2SM
      -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060900 25012KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN020 OVC040
      WS020/25035KT
METAR KEGE 051156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW045 OVC070 M06/M09 A3009 RMK
        AO2 SLP215 70008 T10611094 11061 21078 56014 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 051056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW050 OVC070 M07/M09 A3010 RMK AO2
       SLP216 T10671094 FZRANO $

KASE 051128Z 0512/0612 19004KT P6SM BKN040 OVC060
      TEMPO 0512/0516 2SM -SHSN OVC012
     FM051600 28005KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040 PROB30 0516/0519 2SM
      -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM051900 32007KT P6SM SCT030 OVC035 PROB30 0519/0522
      2SM -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060100 18008KT P6SM BKN025 BKN035 PROB30 0606/0609
      2SM -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060900 24009KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC070
      WS020/27035KT
METAR KASE 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC044 M09/M12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP201
        T10891117 11083 21122 56012
METAR KASE 051053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC047 M08/M12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP194
        T10831117


SPECI KLXV 051233Z AUTO 4SM -SN SCT024 OVC030 M09/M13 A2997 RMK AO2
       P0000 T10941128
METAR KLXV 051153Z AUTO 36006KT 4SM -SN BR OVC022 M11/M13 A2998 RMK
        AO2 SNB06 SLP157 P0001 60001 70002 T11061128 11089 21128 56014
SPECI KLXV 051135Z AUTO VRB04KT 2SM -SN BR OVC020 M11/M13 A2998 RMK AO2
       SNB06 P0001 T11061128

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/05/2025
Rangely           - 07:22:26 MST / 16:49:29 MST
Grand Junction    - 07:18:39 MST / 16:51:27 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:15:45 MST / 16:40:30 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/05/25 12:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...302/039
                  14000 FT MSL...311/028
                  13400 FT MSL...335/023
                  13000 FT MSL...309/028
                  12000 FT MSL...297/024
                  11700 FT MSL...297/019
                  11000 FT MSL...278/022
                  10400 FT MSL...272/017
                  10100 FT MSL...263/010

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 430 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Low to mid clouds and light snow showers below ILS breakpoints
generally along and north of I-70 will impact KHDN, KRIL, KEGE
and KASE through about 21Z before improving. KDRO will see low
stratus through about 10Z before the clouds burn off. Otherwise
look for mid to high clouds across the region with light winds.
The next storm system moves in from the north MVFR to LIFR
conditions below ILS breakpoints impacting KHDN after 03Z,
KASE, KEGE and KRIL after 06Z and KGUC after 09Z.


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

METAR KAJZ 051235Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 OVC110 M03/M06 A3013
        RMK AO2 T10281062
METAR KAJZ 051215Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN055 OVC065 M02/M06 A3013 RMK
        AO2 T10251061
METAR KAJZ 051155Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM OVC055 M02/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 T10251060
        11025 21047

KMTJ 051128Z 0512/0612 16005KT P6SM OVC060
     FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060
     FM060000 14005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT070
     FM060300 14007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 0609/0611 4SM
      -SHSN
      OVC015
     FM061100 16007KT P6SM BKN050 OVC060 PROB30 0611/0612
      4SM -SHSN
      OVC008
METAR KMTJ 051153Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC050 M04/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP208
        T10441089 11044 21083 56015
METAR KMTJ 051053Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM OVC060 M05/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP206
        T10501089

METAR KGUC 051156Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM OVC044 M18/M19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP279
        T11781194 11156 21200 57014 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 051056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 BKN055 M19/M21 A3012 RMK AO2
       SLP277 T11891211 FZRANO $

METAR K7BM 051235Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051215Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051155Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A2991 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 051235Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A2994 RMK AO2 T11101148
METAR KAEJ 051215Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A2994 RMK AO2 T11301167
METAR KAEJ 051155Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M14/M17 A2994 RMK AO2 T11361172
       11084 21141

METAR KANK 051235Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 T10671126
        $
METAR KANK 051215Z AUTO 23012G19KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2992 RMK AO2 T10281119
        $
METAR KANK 051155Z AUTO 25010G17KT 210V280 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2993 RMK
        AO2 T10311122 11013 21065 58008 $

METAR KMYP 051235Z AUTO M13/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 051215Z AUTO M13/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 051155Z AUTO BKN001 OVC006 M13/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 PWINO


KTEX 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB02KT P6SM OVC040 PROB30 0517/0519 6SM
      -SHSN BKN035
     FM052000 29007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN070
     FM060100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW035 SCT200
     FM060900 15007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN040
     FM061100 23007KT P6SM BKN030 BKN035 PROB30 0611/0612 1SM
      -SHSN
      OVC003
METAR KTEX 051235Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC029 M08/M12 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051215Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM OVC031 M08/M12 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051155Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM OVC033 M08/M11 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 051235Z AUTO 10SM OVC042 M13/M16 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051215Z AUTO 10SM OVC044 M16/M18 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051155Z AUTO 10SM OVC044 M16/M18 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR KCEZ 051153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM FEW095 M11/M13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP228
        T11111133 11089 21117 56011
METAR KCEZ 051053Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW110 M12/M13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP229
        T11171133

KDRO 051238Z 0513/0612 04002KT 6SM BR BKN003 BKN010 OVC030
      TEMPO 0513/0515 1/2SM FZFG OVC001
     FM051600 22005KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080
     FM051900 23007KT P6SM FEW025 FEW080
     FM052100 27010G19KT P6SM FEW025 FEW060
     FM060000 31009KT P6SM FEW030 FEW070
METAR KDRO 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM OVC003 M05/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP231
        T10501056 11050 21083 58008
METAR KDRO 051053Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR OVC002 M05/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
        SLP234 T10501056
SPECI KDRO 051049Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC002 M05/M06 A3012 RMK AO2

METAR KPSO 051235Z AUTO 02001KT 10SM OVC019 M07/M09 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051215Z AUTO 08002KT 10SM OVC021 M07/M08 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051155Z AUTO 06002KT 10SM OVC019 M07/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 11059
       21096 70001

METAR KCPW 051235Z AUTO 28009G14KT M10/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
        PWINO
METAR KCPW 051215Z AUTO 25006KT M10/M16 A3003 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
        PWINO
METAR KCPW 051155Z AUTO 27004KT M10/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
        PWINO

KALS 051120Z 0512/0612 16003KT 6SM BR SCT006
      TEMPO 0512/0514 1/4SM FZFG BKN002
     FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 0514/0515 3SM BR SCT002
     FM051900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
SPECI KALS 051228Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 M17/M17 A3005 RMK AO2
       T11671172
SPECI KALS 051219Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BR OVC002 M17/M18 A3005 RMK AO2 VIS
       3/4V5 T11721183
SPECI KALS 051209Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FZFG VV002 M17/M18 A3005 RMK AO2
       T11721183

Sunrise/Sunset for 12/05/2025
Vail    - 07:11:27 MST / 16:41:06 MST
Durango - 07:10:58 MST / 16:53:40 MST
Alamosa - 07:03:29 MST / 16:45:11 MST

Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/05/25 12:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...302/039
                  14000 FT MSL...311/028
                  13400 FT MSL...335/023
                  13000 FT MSL...309/028
                  12000 FT MSL...297/024
                  11700 FT MSL...297/019
                  11000 FT MSL...278/022
                  10400 FT MSL...272/017
                  10100 FT MSL...263/010

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 430 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Low to mid clouds and light snow showers below ILS breakpoints
generally along and north of I-70 will impact KHDN, KRIL, KEGE
and KASE through about 21Z before improving. KDRO will see low
stratus through about 10Z before the clouds burn off. Otherwise
look for mid to high clouds across the region with light winds.
The next storm system moves in from the north MVFR to LIFR
conditions below ILS breakpoints impacting KHDN after 03Z,
KASE, KEGE and KRIL after 06Z and KGUC after 09Z.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 051130Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM051800 02005KT P6SM SKC
     FM060100 00000KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP203
        T00001056 10022 21006 58012
METAR KPGA 051053Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204
        T00061033

METAR KRQE 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP200
        T10941122 11083 21117 57016 $
METAR KRQE 051053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP205
        T11061128 $

Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/05/25 12:27 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...306/027
                  21000 FT MSL...301/027
                  20000 FT MSL...304/027
                  19000 FT MSL...307/028
                  18700 FT MSL...285/026
                  18000 FT MSL...314/028
                  17000 FT MSL...315/026
                  16500 FT MSL...294/020
                  16000 FT MSL...312/021
                  10000 FT MSL...353/003
                   7900 FT MSL...092/012

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1049 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...Friday 05/12Z through Saturday 06/12Z...VFR conditions
with VRB winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 06/12Z through Monday 08/12Z...VFR conditions.
Winds W 5-15 kts on Saturday, becoming light and VRB on Sunday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 051123Z 0512/0618 13009KT P6SM FEW020 BKN040
     FM051400 14009KT 5SM -SN SCT009 OVC020
     FM051900 16010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN035 PROB30 0519/0521 5SM
      -SHRASN SCT010 OVC020
     FM052300 16010KT 5SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC028
     FM061100 16012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
METAR KSLC 051154Z 13007KT 10SM FEW030 OVC048 02/M02 A3010 RMK AO2
        SLP196 60000 70001 T00221017 10022 20011 56017
METAR KSLC 051054Z 13008KT 10SM FEW030 OVC050 02/M02 A3011 RMK AO2
        SLP199 T00221017

KVEL 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN080
     FM051900 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
METAR KVEL 051153Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC075 A3005 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56009
        TSNO
METAR KVEL 051053Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM OVC085 A3005 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO

METAR KPUC 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC044 M02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP216
        T10171061 11011 21039 56009
METAR KPUC 051053Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN042 OVC060 M03/M07 A3008 RMK
        AO2 SLP215 T10281067

KCNY 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
     FM051800 31005KT P6SM SCT100
     FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCNY 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 M02/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP203
        T10221050 11006 21022 56010
METAR KCNY 051053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 M01/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP202
        T10061050


Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/05/25 12:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30700 FT MSL...354/005
                  30000 FT MSL...337/004
                  28000 FT MSL...011/005
                  27200 FT MSL...017/004
                  26000 FT MSL...351/005
                  24000 FT MSL...329/048
                  22000 FT MSL...319/048
                  20000 FT MSL...312/047
                  19000 FT MSL...317/047
                  18000 FT MSL...318/046
                  17700 FT MSL...318/044
                  17000 FT MSL...319/044
                  16000 FT MSL...318/042
                  15400 FT MSL...318/038
                  15000 FT MSL...319/037
                  14000 FT MSL...318/035
                  13600 FT MSL...317/034
                  13000 FT MSL...319/036
                  12100 FT MSL...317/034
                  12000 FT MSL...318/036
                  11000 FT MSL...313/031
                  10900 FT MSL...313/031
                  10000 FT MSL...307/026
                   9800 FT MSL...307/025
                   9000 FT MSL...293/020
                   9000 FT MSL...295/020
                   8200 FT MSL...277/018
                   8000 FT MSL...271/021
                   7500 FT MSL...264/018
                   7000 FT MSL...243/015
                   6900 FT MSL...241/014
                   6800 FT MSL...256/016
                   6600 FT MSL...233/013

Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1110 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...A second round of precipitation will move into
the area early this morning, resulting in a period of light-moderate
precipitation between ~14-19z (though intermittent showers may
continue through the afternoon). MVFR conditions will accompany this
round, with a 30% chance for periodic IFR conditions. Snow will
transition to rain in the early afternoon, and will remain rain as a
second round of heavier precipitation moves in Friday night. CIGs
are expected to remain below 5000ft through the TAF period.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Snowfall will continue across N-
UT/SW-WY this morning, resulting in periodic MVFR-IFR conditions.
Showers will become more scattered and showery in nature this
afternoon, with many valley sites transitioning to rain as snow
levels rise above 6000ft. Gusty westerly winds will develop mainly
across higher terrain and over SW-WY, with gusts increasing to
around 30kts at KEVW by Friday evening.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 051123Z 0512/0612 22014G24KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035
     FM051400 22014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT003 BKN009 OVC015
     FM051800 24014G24KT P6SM SCT009 OVC012
     FM060200 24020G30KT 2SM -SN SCT003 OVC007
      PROB30 0605/0611 1/4SM SN FZFG BKN003 OVC007=
METAR KEVW 051153Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM OVC013 M04/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP189
        T10391056 11039 21050 55009 $
SPECI KEVW 051135Z AUTO 19011G19KT 10SM BKN017 OVC034 M04/M06 A3002 RMK
       AO2 T10441056 $
SPECI KEVW 051111Z AUTO 22017KT 10SM SCT029 OVC034 M04/M06 A3001 RMK AO2
       T10441056 $

KRKS 051120Z 0512/0612 25020G30KT 5SM -SHSN BKN025 OVC050
      TEMPO 0512/0515 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
     FM051800 27022G32KT P6SM BKN050
     FM060200 24022G32KT 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
     FM060600 25028G40KT 2SM BLSN BKN015 OVC025
METAR KRKS 051154Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM OVC019 M03/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 23030/1110 SLP179 T10281067 11028 21044 56007
SPECI KRKS 051124Z AUTO 23014G22KT 10SM SCT019 BKN025 OVC037 M03/M07
       A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 23030/1110 T10281067
METAR KRKS 051054Z AUTO 25018G30KT 10SM FEW018 OVC038 M03/M07 A2998
        RMK AO2 PK WND 24034/1030 SLP181 T10331067

KRWL 051129Z 0512/0612 25015G25KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 0512/0514 2SM
      -SN OVC008
     FM051400 26015G25KT 4SM BLSN BR OVC020 PROB30 0514/0519 2SM
      -SN OVC010
     FM051900 26015G25KT P6SM BKN035
     FM060300 23025G40KT 6SM BLSN VCSH BKN070
SPECI KRWL 051228Z AUTO 24021G30KT 10SM FEW021 BKN029 OVC095 M04/M07
       A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 23030/1154 T10391067
METAR KRWL 051153Z AUTO 23021G31KT 10SM SCT020 SCT027 OVC095 M04/M07
        A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 23031/1153 SLP151 60000 T10391067 11039
        21044 58018
METAR KRWL 051053Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM OVC015 M04/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP161
        T10441067

KLAR 051129Z 0512/0612 25015G25KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 0512/0517 4SM
      -SN OVC020
     FM051700 29015G25KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0517/0521 4SM -SN
      OVC020
     FM052100 30012KT P6SM VCSH BKN090
     FM060000 26010KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KLAR 051153Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM OVC090 M04/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 PK
        WND 24026/1133 SLP131 T10391089 11033 21050 56009
METAR KLAR 051053Z AUTO 21016G23KT 10SM OVC095 M05/M08 A2985 RMK AO2
        SLP133 T10501083

KCYS 051129Z 0512/0612 29012KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/30040KT
     FM051600 31015G25KT P6SM BKN100
     FM052300 30010KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KCYS 051153Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM OVC100 M01/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP132
        T10061083 11006 21017 58007 $
METAR KCYS 051053Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM BKN110 M01/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP129
        T10111083 $

Riverton (KRIW) 12/05/25 12:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...304/061
                  22000 FT MSL...306/050
                  20000 FT MSL...306/050
                  19000 FT MSL...305/046
                  18000 FT MSL...305/043
                  17000 FT MSL...303/041
                  16000 FT MSL...305/039
                  15000 FT MSL...307/036
                  14000 FT MSL...314/031
                  13600 FT MSL...314/032
                  13000 FT MSL...314/033
                  12000 FT MSL...310/029
                  11300 FT MSL...306/029
                  11000 FT MSL...306/028
                  10000 FT MSL...298/025
                  10000 FT MSL...298/025
                   9000 FT MSL...301/025
                   8900 FT MSL...301/026
                   8200 FT MSL...285/029
                   8000 FT MSL...299/030
                   7400 FT MSL...287/032
                   7000 FT MSL...306/026
                   6700 FT MSL...302/023
                   6200 FT MSL...309/020
                   6000 FT MSL...304/017
                   6000 FT MSL...302/015

Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/05/25 12:27 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  29000 FT MSL...282/072
                  28000 FT MSL...281/071
                  27000 FT MSL...283/072
                  26000 FT MSL...283/070
                  25000 FT MSL...285/068
                  24000 FT MSL...284/065
                  23000 FT MSL...287/062
                  22000 FT MSL...289/059
                  21000 FT MSL...291/057
                  20000 FT MSL...295/055
                  19000 FT MSL...294/050
                  18000 FT MSL...290/047
                  17000 FT MSL...287/044
                  16000 FT MSL...292/040
                  15000 FT MSL...290/039
                  14100 FT MSL...289/039
                  14000 FT MSL...292/036
                  13000 FT MSL...289/035
                  12300 FT MSL...293/032
                  12000 FT MSL...301/033
                  11000 FT MSL...298/036
                  10700 FT MSL...294/033
                  10000 FT MSL...293/050
                   9000 FT MSL...288/039
                   8900 FT MSL...279/039
                   8000 FT MSL...285/036
                   7400 FT MSL...302/027
                   7100 FT MSL...287/033
                   7000 FT MSL...296/026
                   6600 FT MSL...297/021

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 354 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
Snow will continue through at least 16Z at KJAC, with IFR
conditions. 20 to 40% chances continue to exist that KBPI and
KPNA will also see some snow showers through 15Z, with KPNA
being the more likely terminal to see those snow showers. MVFR
conditions would be expected if those snow showers occur. A wave
will also bring snow showers near KRKS through 15Z as well.
Occasional IFR conditions are possible as a result. Most models
are indicating a lull in snowfall between 15Z and 21Z, which
could bring KJAC up to VFR, however, given westerly flow and
orographics, expect KJAC to remain marginal MVFR conditions during
the lull. A much heavier period of snow is then expected
beginning around 23Z at KJAC which will last through the rest
of the period. Expect IFR to LIFR conditions through much of the
night as a result. This more potent push of snow looks to
impact KBPI and KPNA (70% chance) as well as KRKS (50% chance)
late in the period. It should also be noted that gusty winds
will also accompany the snow, with gusts 25 to 30kt after 06Z.
This could lead to blowing snow, especially at KRKS, where gusts
around 40kt will occur.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
With the approaching weather system, wind will be the main concern
east of the Divide, with most terminals seeing winds staying
light (10kt or less) through the day. by the start of the
period. The exceptions will be KCPR which will have sustained
winds around 14kt. Midlevel cigs also will be expected
in the morning for most terminals. There is a slight chance of
seeing some snow showers out of those lower cigs, with most
likely chances at KWRL (30% chance) but KCPR (20% chance) and
KCOD (10% chance) may also see occasional snow showers. The mid-
level cigs should filter out by midday, with BKN-OVC FL050-100
clouds in place after 00Z. Winds will begin to increase after
00Z at KCOD and after 05Z elsewhere. Gusts of 25 to 30kt will
occur during these times for all terminals except KWRL.
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 1134 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 433 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Scattered snow showers and gusty winds are expected at southeast
Wyoming terminals during the day. Brief MVFR/IFR conditions will be
possible if a snow shower moves over a terminal. Visibility
reductions and low stratus are possible. Cannot rule out patchy
blowing snow, mainly around KRWL. Breezy conditions will be possible
at western Nebraska terminals during the afternoon.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 051235Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM SCT060 BKN100 OVC120 03/M06 A2985
       RMK AO2 T00271065
METAR KIBM 051215Z AUTO 32013G18KT 10SM SCT060 BKN080 BKN100 02/M06
       A2985 RMK AO2 T00191065
METAR KIBM 051155Z AUTO 32012G16KT 10SM SCT080 02/M06 A2984 RMK AO2
       T00171065 10020 21020

KSNY 051129Z 0512/0612 31012KT P6SM BKN150
     FM051700 32015G25KT P6SM BKN150
     FM052200 32010KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KSNY 051153Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T10221078 10022 21072 56004
METAR KSNY 051053Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T00061072

METAR KOGA 051235Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM OVC110 00/M05 A2983 RMK AO2
       T00041052
METAR KOGA 051215Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT110 01/M05 A2984 RMK AO2
       T00061053
METAR KOGA 051155Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM BKN110 M03/M06 A2982 RMK AO2
       T10291060 10020 21065

METAR KIML 051153Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP122
       T00111056 10011 21056 57011
METAR KIML 051053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM BKN080 00/M06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T00001061

KMCK 051120Z 0512/0612 29008KT P6SM SCT110
     FM051700 31012G22KT P6SM BKN110
     FM052300 31007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM060300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
     FM060700 20007KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KMCK 051153Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM OVC095 M03/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T10331067 11033 21050 56012
METAR KMCK 051053Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM FEW095 M04/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T10391067

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 545 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
The main aviation concerns today will be gusty northwest winds
to 25kts across north central into central Nebraska and MVFR
ceilings as low as OVC025 this afternoon in north central
Nebraska, including the KVTN terminal. Winds will diminish this
evening and become light southerly after 06Z Saturday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 051120Z 0512/0612 30007KT P6SM SCT090
      TEMPO 0512/0514 26007KT
     FM051800 33015G28KT P6SM BKN100
     FM052300 30008KT P6SM FEW110
     FM060900 21013KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KGLD 051153Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T10441078 11028 21067 55002
METAR KGLD 051053Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T10501089

KGCK 051133Z 0512/0612 28008KT P6SM SKC
     FM051700 32010KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 051154Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP147
       I6001 T10721078 11050 21083 56011
METAR KGCK 051054Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T10721078

METAR KLBL 051156Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP157
       6//// 7//// T10781089 11039 21089 56012 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 051056Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M07/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T10671072 FZRANO PNO $


Goodland (KGLD) 12/05/25 12:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  24000 FT MSL...276/061
                  22000 FT MSL...269/069
                   6000 FT MSL...031/003
                   4000 FT MSL...318/014

Dodge City (KDDC) 12/05/25 12:30 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14000 FT MSL...164/004
                  13800 FT MSL...190/004
                  13000 FT MSL...244/004
                  11500 FT MSL...168/004
                  11000 FT MSL...221/003
                  10000 FT MSL...260/011
                   9000 FT MSL...287/014
                   8000 FT MSL...306/004
                   7000 FT MSL...205/009
                   6900 FT MSL...205/009
                   6000 FT MSL...175/008
                   5900 FT MSL...257/006
                   5100 FT MSL...274/004
                   5000 FT MSL...244/005
                   4300 FT MSL...283/008

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1111 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 359 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Winds are veering towards the northwest currently. Still
forecasting breezy wind gusts of 20-30 knots developing late
morning and continuing through the afternoon with the strongest
at GLD. Guidance has been coming in a bit stronger on the winds
so confidence is fairly high in this occurring. Winds overnight
are then forecast to back back to the southwest overnight.
Watching for the potential for a few flurries or sprinkle
potential for each terminal this afternoon. Towards the latter
part of this period and into the next some rain/snow showers are
possible for each terminal. Will continue to monitor but this
may be the next potential for a reduction in flight categories.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 535 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
Any remnant patches of 5SM BR will quickly erode by 14z with
daytime heating and dry advection. Otherwise, expect VFR
conditions to persist through the period. Winds will shift to
the northwest at 10 kts by 17z and then decrease by sunset with
the loss of daytime heating.


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

KGUY 051120Z 0512/0612 29007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM051600 35012KT P6SM SCT150
     FM060300 26006KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 051153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP131
       I6000 T10441067 11033 21061 56017
METAR KGUY 051053Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T10441061

KDHT 051120Z 0512/0612 29006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM051600 36011KT P6SM SCT150
     FM060600 28006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 051153Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP144
        I6000 T10781100 11039 21078 56016
METAR KDHT 051053Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP145
        T10721089

Amarillo (KAMA) 12/05/25 12:29 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                   6100 FT MSL...310/005
                   6000 FT MSL...325/005

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1051 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 240 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
Generally VFR conditions for the next 24 hours at all terminals.
There is a low chance for freezing fog to develop this morning at
all terminals. However the chance of this occurring has fallen
such that it has been removed from the TAFs. The winds will take a
northerly shift following the passage of dry boundary later this
morning.


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

KFMN 051122Z 0512/0612 09005KT P6SM BKN120
     FM051900 28011KT P6SM FEW150
     FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 051153Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP235
        T10721089 11044 21072 58013
METAR KFMN 051053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP236
        T10611078


METAR KLVS 051153Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP143
        T10441139 11006 21078 57010 $
METAR KLVS 051053Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP137
        T10391139 $

METAR KRTN 051153Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP165
        T11111133 11089 21128 58010
METAR KRTN 051053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP166
        T11171139

METAR KCAO 051155Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T10501111 10000 21072 56011
METAR KCAO 051055Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T10061111

Albuquerque (KABX) 12/05/25 12:27 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  19000 FT MSL...334/003
                  18000 FT MSL...299/010
                  17100 FT MSL...021/003
                  15000 FT MSL...018/003
                  14800 FT MSL...023/003
                  12000 FT MSL...300/008
                   9000 FT MSL...331/013
                   8500 FT MSL...063/006
                   8000 FT MSL...066/018
                   7700 FT MSL...289/009
                   7000 FT MSL...059/010
                   6500 FT MSL...338/004
                   6300 FT MSL...186/002

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 414 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Areas of MVFR to IFR cigs and visibility have developed near the
northwest high terrain and in mountain valleys in the Sangre de
Cristo mountains. In addition, BR has developed in the Pecos River
Valley. Visibilities in these areas will likely deteriorate
through 15Z, then rapidly improve thereafter.
A light NW breeze will prevail in most areas today, with wind
gusts as high as 30 kts extending from the central highlands to
the eastern plains. LLWS is forecast to develop along the east
slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and in the eastern plains
after sunset since winds aloft will continue to strengthen
through the night.

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

DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 050600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2206    2820-07 3131-09 3239-19 3245-31 334743 336344 334644
BCE                      3121-05 3027-17 3232-29 313645 345045 353849
LND              3220-06 3327-11 3145-22 3153-32 305948 326546 326842
RKS              2836    3126-10 3141-21 3044-32 305347 326146 325743
GJT              2713-06 2923-09 3128-19 3034-31 315245 334345 324046
FMN              3120-05 3024-07 3230-18 3424-30 343344 312750 334548
ABQ              2919-03 3124-06 3326-19 3420-30 332044 312647 292850
MBW              2846    3033-12 3143-22 3043-32 316448 326047 326144
DEN              3036-02 3215-08 3031-22 3246-32 326447 314246 315247
PUB              3315-02 3023-07 2939-21 3134-32 335145 303748 324946
ALS                      3024-07 3133-20 3229-31 343845 302649 334546
TCC      2811    2914-02 2921-04 2831-19 2661-30 258343 256848 265051
BFF      3045    3127-06 3028-12 3037-24 3060-35 317549 315546 315744
GLD      2812    3126-05 3135-13 3143-22 3048-34 335947 294948 304145
GCK      2912+01 3112-04 3021-11 3039-22 3038-35 275244 276046 275348
GAG      2722+00 2918-04 2826-08 2747-21 2668-32 750743 259948 267050
AMA      2625    2915-03 2827-05 2645-19 2579-30 259943 259949 266451
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 051200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2507    2924-06 3133-11 3251-20 3146-32 348043 348545 337646
BCE                      3425-06 3434-17 3443-31 356742 356245 346246
LND              3318-06 3222-12 3046-25 3070-34 327446 327545 327543
RKS              2935    3026-11 3048-21 3149-33 326146 326746 327643
GJT              2811-07 3123-10 3137-20 3241-32 324644 324844 324844
FMN              3019-05 3126-08 2938-18 2838-30 274646 303646 315146
ABQ              3020-03 2925-05 2926-18 2828-29 283045 283048 312547
MBW              2837    2931-13 3042-23 2959-33 306047 306046 316544
DEN              3031-04 3115-10 3038-21 2942-33 286048 295947 305944
PUB              0306-02 3112-09 2939-20 2752-31 275647 284946 305047
ALS                      3025-08 2935-18 2845-30 275147 284447 315146
TCC      3008    3015+01 2820-03 2924-19 2930-30 283444 273948 283549
BFF      3134    3124-08 3126-13 2835-24 2956-36 296848 296547 316343
GLD      3228    3122-07 2935-11 2940-20 2748-32 286048 285548 296346
GCK      2809+03 3319-05 2926-10 2939-19 2944-31 285246 275850 305346
GAG      2708+02 2913-03 2823-05 2830-20 2935-30 274645 266148 275249
AMA      3107    2914-01 2920-04 2923-19 2931-30 264844 265947 274549
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 060000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      2207    2821-04 3030-09 3346-19 3392-29 843243 833550 347646
BCE                      3533-03 3441-16 3673-28 852441 850748 315250
LND              2815-06 3023-12 3252-21 3273-34 834244 834549 326946
RKS              2727    3031-12 3359-20 3371-33 834343 833949 305945
GJT              2807-06 3217-11 3346-20 3462-32 854342 359646 316747
FMN              3227-05 3325-07 3334-18 3558-30 862341 345145 315746
ABQ              3129-02 3129-06 3034-19 3134-31 334139 313643 324147
MBW              2728    3034-14 3242-26 3476-35 339244 338946 317446
DEN              3021-05 3125-13 3235-26 3466-34 336841 326444 307144
PUB              3008-05 3019-11 3044-23 3149-33 325841 325843 316244
ALS                      3118-10 3249-19 3350-32 336541 325544 315945
TCC      9900    3312-01 3119-06 2836-18 2744-32 275441 284743 294846
BFF      3218    3124-09 3127-16 3140-29 3248-38 326044 326544 316844
GLD      3420    3324-07 3123-13 2934-26 2655-36 295142 305643 305943
GCK      3319-01 3325-06 3129-12 2737-23 2655-33 276144 285643 295944
GAG      3515+02 2916-04 2825-10 2642-20 2560-31 258044 266945 276444
AMA      3609    3010-03 2823-07 2740-18 2655-31 257842 276044 285745
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