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NZUS99 KBOU 060509
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2205 MST Friday, December 5, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 060456Z 12003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP100
T10331067 $
METAR KFNL 060356Z 21003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP117 T10221056
$
METAR KFNL 060256Z 19005KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP135 T10331072
58014 $
METAR KGXY 060456Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM M06/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP135
T10561067 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 060356Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM M05/M06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP149 T10501061
FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 060256Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM M04/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP168 T10441056
58008 FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 060455Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 060435Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2979 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 060415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 060455Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A2977 RMK AO2
T10811088
METAR KEIK 060435Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2979 RMK AO2 T10701077
METAR KEIK 060415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 M05/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 T10541063
KBJC 060418Z 0604/0624 VRB06KT P6SM SCT070 OVC110
FM060800 30005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN220
FM061400 16006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM061700 30016G32KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
TEMPO 0618/0622 30022G40KT
FM062300 30012KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
METAR KBJC 060445Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN120 01/M07 A2981
METAR KBJC 060347Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN120 00/M06 A2983
METAR KBJC 060250Z 23005KT 10SM SKC M03/M07 A2986
KDEN 060218Z 0602/0706 19010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN220
FM061400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM061700 31015G25KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
TEMPO 0618/0622 30020G36KT
FM062300 25010KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM070400 22009KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
METAR KDEN 060453Z 18012KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 M03/M08 A2979 RMK AO2
SLP100 T10331078
METAR KDEN 060353Z 18012KT 10SM FEW080 FEW160 BKN220 M02/M07 A2982
RMK AO2 SLP106 T10221072
METAR KDEN 060253Z 20012KT 10SM FEW080 SCT160 M02/M07 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP127 T10171067 58012
KBKF 060100Z 0601/0707 14010G15KT 9999 SCT120 SCT200 QNH2988INS
BECMG 0606/0607 18006KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2990INS TX03/0617Z
TNM03/0602Z
METAR KBKF 060458Z 18008KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 BKN220 M01/M08 A2978
RMK AO2A SLP082 T10111081
METAR KBKF 060358Z 19010KT 10SM FEW075 FEW140 BKN220 M00/M08 A2981
RMK AO2A SLP096 T10031076
METAR KBKF 060258Z 18011KT 10SM FEW075 FEW140 SCT220 M01/M07 A2984
RMK AO2A SLP111 T10121071 58012
KAPA 060418Z 0604/0624 17011KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
FM061400 23006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM061700 32012G22KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
TEMPO 0618/0622 30018G32KT
FM062300 30009KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
METAR KAPA 060453Z 15010KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 M03/M08 A2980 RMK AO2
SLP122 T10281083
METAR KAPA 060353Z 15012KT 10SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN200 M02/M08 A2983
RMK AO2 SLP135 T10221083
METAR KAPA 060253Z 17009KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN200 M02/M08 A2987
RMK AO2 SLP153 T10221078 58008
METAR KMNH 060455Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 060435Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM SCT120 M05/M10 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 060415Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 060455Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 060435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 060415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 060455Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 060435Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 060415Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 060453Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP115
T10171056
METAR KAKO 060353Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP132
T10281044
METAR KAKO 060253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP145
T10281050 58006
METAR KLIC 060455Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP127
T10391078
METAR KLIC 060355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10781100
METAR KLIC 060255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP170
T10941106 58001
METAR KHEQ 060455Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M07/M07 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 060435Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 060415Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 060454Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 060434Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 060414Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 060455Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 060435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 060415Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 060453Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10561072
METAR KITR 060353Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP156
T10561067
METAR KITR 060253Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10391056 50004
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) 12/06/25 04:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8100 FT MSL...286/001
8000 FT MSL...275/001
7000 FT MSL...003/003
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0044 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Sunday/...
Issued at 542 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Models indicate drainage winds should commence at DIA by 04Z this
evening. There should not be any ceiling issues overnight. Will
leave the stronger west-northwesterly winds in after 17Z on
Saturday.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 060455Z AUTO 20014G25KT 7SM CLR M07/M11 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 060435Z AUTO 20012G28KT 170V230 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2988 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 060415Z AUTO 20011G22KT 160V230 10SM CLR M07/M12 A2988 RMK
AO2
METAR KAFF 060455Z 08008KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2984 RMK AO2A SLP140
T10591098
METAR KAFF 060355Z 01003KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A2986 RMK AO2A SLP164
T10811113
METAR KAFF 060255Z 01005KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A2990 RMK AO2A SLP184
T10901120 58003
KCOS 052332Z 0600/0624 13007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM060600 10008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM061200 30012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM061700 33015G25KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KCOS 060454Z 13010KT 10SM SCT220 M04/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10391100
METAR KCOS 060354Z 14009KT 10SM BKN220 M04/M10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10391100
METAR KCOS 060254Z 16005KT 10SM FEW200 M02/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP179
60000 T10221089 58003
METAR KFLY 060455Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
T10581099
METAR KFLY 060435Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 T10681104
METAR KFLY 060415Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A2991 RMK AO2 T10671103
KFCS 060400Z 0604/0710 33009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2974INS
BECMG 0612/0613 30012G22KT 9999 SCT100 BKN200 WS010/28045KT
530009 QNH2970INS
TEMPO 0614/0620 30025G35KT 560309
BECMG 0621/0622 33012KT 9999 SCT070 BKN200 530309 QNH2978INS
BECMG 0701/0702 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2984INS TX08/0619Z
TNM08/0611Z
LAST NO AMDS AFT 0605
NEXT 0812
METAR KFCS 060455Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10171093 $
METAR KFCS 060355Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP170
T10341101 $
METAR KFCS 060255Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10191095 58001 $
KPUB 052332Z 0600/0624 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM060600 28006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM061400 30012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM061800 28015G25KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KPUB 060453Z 28003KT 10SM CLR M09/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP173 T10891094
METAR KPUB 060353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP185 T10721078
METAR KPUB 060253Z 26006KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP192 T10611083
50005
METAR KTAD 060454Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP147
T10441067
METAR KTAD 060354Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10441067
METAR KTAD 060254Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10331067 50018
METAR KLAA 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10441056
METAR KLAA 060353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10441056
METAR KLAA 060253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP171
T10281039 50010
METAR KSPD 060456Z AUTO 24007KT M05/M07 A2995 RMK AO1 SLP145
T10501072
METAR KSPD 060356Z AUTO 24007KT M03/M06 A2996 RMK AO1 SLP149 T10331061
METAR KSPD 060256Z AUTO 23005KT M04/M07 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP160 T10441072
50012
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) 12/06/25 04:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...279/018
7800 FT MSL...270/002
5900 FT MSL...068/007
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2347 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 440 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
VFR conditions are expected at COS and PUB over the next 24
hours. Generally light diurnal winds through the evening,
with gusty west to northwest winds developing at the terminals
between 12Z-16Z Saturday, which continues through the rest of
the taf period.
There will be the potential for IFR stratus at ALS aft 6Z
through around 12Z, with generally light winds. Breezy westerly
winds will develop at terminal aft 16Z, which continues through
the rest of the taf period.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 060453Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT044 OVC055 M01/M03 A2992 RMK
AO2 SLP161 T10111028
METAR KCAG 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC044 M01/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10061033
METAR KCAG 060253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 M01/M04 A2995 RMK
AO2 SLP173 T10061039 58010
METAR KHDN 060456Z AUTO 05005KT 9SM -SN FEW002 OVC038 M02/M03 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP157 P0000 T10221033 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 060425Z AUTO 08006KT 5SM -SN BR SCT022 OVC038 M02/M03 A2994
RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 060413Z AUTO 07007KT 2SM -SN BR SCT019 OVC024 M02/M03 A2994
RMK AO2 VIS 1 1/2V3 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 060455Z AUTO 09006KT 1 1/2SM BKN012 OVC019 M02/M02 A2991
RMK AO1 T10231023 410151072
METAR KSBS 060435Z AUTO 07009KT 2SM OVC021 M03/M03 A2991 RMK AO1 T10301030
METAR KSBS 060415Z AUTO 07008KT 1 1/2SM BKN018 OVC024 M03/M03 A2992
RMK AO1 T10301030
METAR KC07 060455Z AUTO 24004KT 1SM -SN OVC001 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 060435Z AUTO 24003KT 3/4SM -SN OVC001 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 060415Z AUTO 24003KT 1SM -SN OVC001 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 060455Z AUTO 21016G20KT 10SM OVC065 M02/M07 A2984 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 060435Z AUTO 21014G22KT 10SM BKN065 OVC075 M02/M07 A2985
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 060415Z AUTO 20014G23KT 10SM OVC080 M02/M07 A2986 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 060453Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM OVC045 01/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00061056
METAR KEEO 060353Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC043 00/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00001050
METAR KEEO 060253Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM OVC042 M01/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP169
T10061044 58010
METAR K20V 060455Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN055 OVC075 M02/M06 A2994 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 060435Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT038 SCT060 OVC075 M02/M06 A2994
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 060415Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM BKN037 OVC060 M02/M06 A2996 RMK
AO2
METAR KGNB 060455Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM BKN037 BKN065 OVC095 M04/M07 A2994
RMK AO2 T10371067
METAR KGNB 060435Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM OVC037 M04/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 T10371070
METAR KGNB 060415Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM OVC037 M04/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 T10391067
METAR K0CO 060455Z AUTO 29019G39KT 2SM -SN SCT010 OVC015 M12/M13 A2986
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 060435Z AUTO 3/4SM -SN BKN013 OVC020 M12/M13 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 060415Z AUTO 29026G38KT 1 1/2SM -SN SCT015 OVC023 M12/M14
A2985 RMK AO2 VIS 1V2 1/2
METAR KC99 060456Z AUTO 29036G53KT 4SM BKN013 OVC018 M09/M12 A2973
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 060433Z AUTO 29037G53KT 4SM SCT010 OVC017 M09/M12 A2971
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 060413Z AUTO 29036G57KT 2 1/2SM SCT009 BKN014 BKN022 M09/M12
A2971 RMK AO2
KGJT 052334Z 0600/0624 VRB03KT P6SM OVC080
FM060300 10003KT P6SM BKN060
FM060900 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 0609/0615 4SM -SHSN
BKN045
FM061600 32006KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060 PROB30 0616/0622
4SM
-SHSNRA BKN040
METAR KGJT 060453Z 00000KT 10SM OVC065 02/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP176
T00171044
METAR KGJT 060353Z 05003KT 10SM OVC065 01/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00061028
METAR KGJT 060253Z 07005KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 00/M03 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP192 T00001028 58005
KRIL 052334Z 0600/0624 14004KT P6SM VCSH OVC060 PROB30 0600/0606
4SM -SHSN BKN040
FM060700 15006KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 OVC050 PROB30 0607/0611 2SM
-SHSN BR OVC020
FM061100 23008KT 2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC040 WS020/24035KT
FM061800 28010KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC025 WS020/26040KT
METAR KRIL 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC090 M02/M03 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP193 T10221033
METAR KRIL 060353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC060 M03/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP199
T10281044
METAR KRIL 060253Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM BKN065 OVC095 M03/M04 A3005 RMK
AO2 SLP206 60000 T10281044 58003
METAR K5SM 060452Z AUTO 10SM OVC001 M07/M09 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 060432Z AUTO 10SM OVC001 M07/M09 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 060412Z AUTO 7SM OVC001 M07/M09 A3001 RMK AO2
KEGE 052334Z 0600/0624 26014KT P6SM VCSH BKN045 OVC060
FM060300 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN040 PROB30 0603/0608 4SM
-SHSN BKN030
FM060800 15009KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN030 OVC035 WS020/23040KT
FM061000 25010KT 3/4SM -SHSN BKN020 OVC040 WS020/25035KT
FM061400 25011KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC040 WS020/25035KT
FM062000 26012G21KT 1/2SM BLSN OVC015
METAR KEGE 060456Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM OVC047 M01/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP170
T10061050 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 060356Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM OVC043 00/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP178
T00001056 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 060256Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM BKN044 OVC055 00/M06 A3002 RMK
AO2 UPB21E35 SLP184 P0000 60000 T00001056 58005 FZRANO /
KASE 060206Z 0602/0624 03003KT 2SM -SHSN BR BKN045 OVC060
TEMPO 0602/0603 6SM -SHSN BKN045
FM060300 19004KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 WS020/25040KT
FM060900 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC040 WS020/27035KT
FM061500 34010KT 3/4SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC040 WS020/27035KT
FM061800 35008KT 1/2SM SN FG OVC015
METAR KASE 060453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM OVC055 M04/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP162
T10441061
METAR KASE 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 M05/M07 A3001 RMK AO2
SNE0255 SLP175 P0000 T10501067
METAR KASE 060253Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -SN OVC049 M05/M06 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP179 P0000 60000 T10501061 58004
METAR KLXV 060453Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM OVC038 M06/M10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP124
T10611100
METAR KLXV 060353Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM FEW026 OVC036 M06/M10 A2999 RMK
AO2 SLP140 T10611100
METAR KLXV 060253Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT036 OVC045 M07/M10 A3000 RMK
AO2 SNE21 SLP147 P0000 60000 T10671100 50002
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) 12/06/25 05:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...320/053
21300 FT MSL...318/046
20000 FT MSL...310/043
19000 FT MSL...309/041
19000 FT MSL...311/039
18000 FT MSL...310/040
17100 FT MSL...308/039
17000 FT MSL...308/040
16000 FT MSL...312/038
15600 FT MSL...321/035
13300 FT MSL...279/025
13000 FT MSL...279/027
12000 FT MSL...285/023
11700 FT MSL...276/024
11100 FT MSL...270/018
11000 FT MSL...272/018
10400 FT MSL...257/020
10200 FT MSL...254/011
10100 FT MSL...253/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0439 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 934 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
This afternoon`s snow showers have tapered off, but another
round of snow will begin between 06z and 12z this morning. The
only locations currently not likely to see any snow are KVEL,
KCNY, and KDRO. Ceilings at KASE, KEGE, and KRIL will remain
below ILS breakpoints, and other terminals will likely drop
below breakpoints at times as well. KHDN, KASE, KGUC, and KTEX
will see the greatest impacts from this system, as both low
ceilings, snow showers reducing visibility, and strong winds
with gusts up to 25 knots will impact these terminals for
prolonged periods. At these locations, IFR will prevail. Other
locations will see VFR to MVFR conditions, with occasional drops
to IFR possible. Winds will be westerly, with gusts up to 25
knots expected mainly after 12z. LLWS will be a concern at most
terminals.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 060455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 01/M02 A3007 RMK AO2
T00071016
METAR KAJZ 060435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 01/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 T00051023
METAR KAJZ 060415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 00/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 T00031024
KMTJ 052334Z 0600/0624 34004KT P6SM OVC060
FM060200 14004KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 0609/0612 4SM -SHSN
BKN040
FM061200 15006KT P6SM BKN050 OVC060 WS020/26035KT
PROB30
0612/0618 4SM -SHSN BKN040
FM061800 30004KT P6SM OVC025 PROB30 0618/0624 4SM
-SHSNRA
OVC025
METAR KMTJ 060453Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM OVC070 M01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10111039
METAR KMTJ 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 M01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10111039
METAR KMTJ 060253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 M01/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP191
T10111039 58001
METAR KGUC 060456Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN038 BKN048 M08/M09 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP235 T10781094 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 060356Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC055 M07/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SNE04
SLP254 P0000 T10671083 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 060256Z AUTO 01003KT 9SM -SN BKN060 M06/M08 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP256 P0000 60000 T10561078 50002 FZRANO /
METAR K7BM 060455Z AUTO 26018G41KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 060435Z AUTO 25030G42KT 220V280 10SM SCT025 M03/M11 A2991 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 060415Z AUTO 26015G36KT 220V300 10SM BKN027 M03/M10 A2991
RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 060455Z AUTO 24024G42KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2991 RMK AO2
T10011095
METAR KAEJ 060435Z AUTO 24021G32KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 T10041094
METAR KAEJ 060415Z AUTO 25016G27KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A2993 RMK AO2 T10061096
METAR KANK 060455Z AUTO 24019G28KT 10SM CLR M00/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
24029/0356 T10011084 $
METAR KANK 060435Z AUTO 22021KT 10SM CLR M00/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
24029/0356 T10011084 $
METAR KANK 060415Z AUTO 23021G27KT 10SM CLR M00/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24029/0356 T10011083 $
METAR KMYP 060455Z AUTO OVC001 M09/M10 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 060435Z AUTO OVC001 M09/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 060415Z AUTO OVC001 M09/M10 A3004 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 052334Z 0600/0624 VRB03KT P6SM OVC021
FM060200 15003KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 0609/0614 2SM -SHSN
BKN020
FM061400 27005KT 1/2SM SHSN FG BKN008 WS020/26040KT
FM061800 28010G20KT P6SM OVC025
METAR KTEX 060455Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM SCT110 M06/M08 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 060435Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM SCT110 M05/M08 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 060415Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 060455Z AUTO 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 060435Z AUTO 10SM SCT045 M13/M15 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 060415Z AUTO 10SM BKN045 M11/M14 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 060453Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP216
T10671083
METAR KCEZ 060353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP216
T10561078
METAR KCEZ 060253Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP224
T10501078 50004
KDRO 060208Z 0602/0624 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
FM060900 05003KT P6SM FEW030 OVC120
FM061400 07003KT P6SM FEW030 OVC060
FM061900 28015G25KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KDRO 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10721083
METAR KDRO 060353Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP238
T10721078
METAR KDRO 060253Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM SCT017 M07/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP238
T10671067 50005
METAR KPSO 060455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC017 M04/M06 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 060435Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM OVC017 M04/M06 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 060415Z AUTO 06001KT 10SM OVC017 M04/M06 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 060455Z AUTO 30007G17KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 060435Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 060415Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M08/M16 A3007 RMK AO2
KALS 052332Z 0600/0624 35006KT P6SM FEW200
FM060600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW008 SCT200
TEMPO 0610/0614 1SM BR BKN006
FM061500 29008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM061900 30014G24KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KALS 060452Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M13/M14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP245
T11331144
METAR KALS 060352Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP245
T11221139
METAR KALS 060252Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M12/M12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP263
T11171122 51014
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) 12/06/25 05:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...320/053
21300 FT MSL...318/046
20000 FT MSL...310/043
19000 FT MSL...309/041
19000 FT MSL...311/039
18000 FT MSL...310/040
17100 FT MSL...308/039
17000 FT MSL...308/040
16000 FT MSL...312/038
15600 FT MSL...321/035
13300 FT MSL...279/025
13000 FT MSL...279/027
12000 FT MSL...285/023
11700 FT MSL...276/024
11100 FT MSL...270/018
11000 FT MSL...272/018
10400 FT MSL...257/020
10200 FT MSL...254/011
10100 FT MSL...253/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0439 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 934 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
This afternoon`s snow showers have tapered off, but another
round of snow will begin between 06z and 12z this morning. The
only locations currently not likely to see any snow are KVEL,
KCNY, and KDRO. Ceilings at KASE, KEGE, and KRIL will remain
below ILS breakpoints, and other terminals will likely drop
below breakpoints at times as well. KHDN, KASE, KGUC, and KTEX
will see the greatest impacts from this system, as both low
ceilings, snow showers reducing visibility, and strong winds
with gusts up to 25 knots will impact these terminals for
prolonged periods. At these locations, IFR will prevail. Other
locations will see VFR to MVFR conditions, with occasional drops
to IFR possible. Winds will be westerly, with gusts up to 25
knots expected mainly after 12z. LLWS will be a concern at most
terminals.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 052320Z 0600/0624 07005KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM061800 31007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 060453Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00331022
METAR KPGA 060353Z AUTO 21004KT 9SM CLR 04/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00441028
METAR KPGA 060253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00441033 53008
METAR KRQE 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP200
T10501094
METAR KRQE 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP203
T10331094
METAR KRQE 060253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP216
T10331094 51018
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/06/25 04:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...012/003
10000 FT MSL...358/009
9000 FT MSL...316/010
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0459 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION...Saturday 06/06Z through Sunday 07/06Z...VFR conditions
forecast through the period. Breezy early morning winds likely
north of a KGCN-KRQE line, primarily across higher elevations.
Otherwise, look for west through northwest winds 5-15 kts after
18Z.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 07/06Z through Tuesday 09/06Z...VFR conditions
expected along with light and variable winds.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 060304Z 0603/0706 15010KT 6SM -RA SCT020 OVC035
FM060400 16012KT 5SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC028
FM060900 17012KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030
FM061300 30014G22KT P6SM BKN050 BKN070
FM061800 32009KT P6SM SCT070
FM070300 14005KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KSLC 060454Z 00000KT 6SM RA FEW017 BKN027 OVC040 05/02 A3000
RMK AO2 SLP159 P0010 T00500022
SPECI KSLC 060450Z 00000KT 6SM RA BR FEW018 BKN029 OVC041 04/02 A3000
RMK AO2 P0009
METAR KSLC 060354Z 14008KT 8SM -RA SCT039 BKN044 OVC055 04/02 A2997
RMK AO2 SLP149 P0002 T00440022
KVEL 052334Z 0600/0624 12003KT P6SM BKN200
FM060200 29003KT P6SM BKN080 WS020/26035KT
FM060600 27003KT P6SM OVC060 WS020/26035KT
FM061900 31010G18KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KVEL 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 A2994 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KVEL 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 A2994 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KVEL 060253Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM FEW038 A2995 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58012
TSNO
METAR KPUC 060453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00061050
METAR KPUC 060353Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM FEW046 02/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00171056
METAR KPUC 060253Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM FEW045 01/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP197
T00111056 58002
KCNY 052334Z 0600/0624 31004KT P6SM BKN200
FM060200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN200
FM060600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
FM061800 30010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KCNY 060453Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP169
T00171039
METAR KCNY 060353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM FEW075 02/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00221044
METAR KCNY 060253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 01/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00061039 58003
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/06/25 05:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...311/080
25000 FT MSL...308/070
24000 FT MSL...301/058
22000 FT MSL...298/052
20000 FT MSL...294/045
19000 FT MSL...292/039
18000 FT MSL...297/043
17000 FT MSL...298/037
16000 FT MSL...303/039
15500 FT MSL...304/046
15000 FT MSL...307/043
14000 FT MSL...308/042
13600 FT MSL...320/037
13000 FT MSL...306/044
12100 FT MSL...300/040
12000 FT MSL...302/039
11000 FT MSL...297/037
10900 FT MSL...297/035
10000 FT MSL...288/034
9800 FT MSL...285/034
9000 FT MSL...275/031
9000 FT MSL...274/030
8200 FT MSL...265/028
8000 FT MSL...261/029
7500 FT MSL...255/026
7000 FT MSL...245/025
6900 FT MSL...245/025
6800 FT MSL...235/022
6600 FT MSL...243/025
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2311 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Brief VFR conditions will transition to MVFR with
intermittent IFR conditions this evening and overnight for the KSLC
terminal. CIGs will lower this evening <3k feet as moisture
increases and rain moves into the terminal with snow levels
remaining 1-2k feet AGL. Expect mountain obscuration to persist.
Conditions begin drying early Saturday morning. Winds will remain
light and primarily out of the south.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...The northern airspace will
remain primarily in MVFR/IFR conditions as moisture pushes in this
afternoon/evening with valley rain and mountain snow along with
mountain obscuration. Snow levels will gradually rise from 5k feet
to 7k feet through the evening. Winds will be light and variable
across most terminals with stronger winds developing overnight
across the far northeastern airspace. Southern airspace will remain
dry with VFR conditions prevailing.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 060331Z 0604/0624 24020G30KT 2SM -SN BKN003 OVC010
TEMPO 0604/0608 1/4SM SN FZFG OVC002
FM061500 26020G30KT P6SM SCT010 BKN035=
SPECI KEVW 060501Z AUTO 22021G27KT 1/2SM SN FZFG VV003 M01/M01 A2987 RMK
AO2 PK WND 22027/0501 P0000 T10061011
METAR KEVW 060453Z AUTO 22019G26KT 1/4SM SN FZFG VV003 M01/M01 A2987
RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/0451 PRESFR SLP119 P0000 T10061011
METAR KEVW 060353Z AUTO 23018KT 1/2SM -SN FZFG VV002 M01/M01 A2990
RMK AO2 PK WND 23033/0323 SLP131 P0000 T10061011
KRKS 060027Z 0600/0624 24015G25KT P6SM BKN025
FM060600 25028G40KT 2SM -SHSN BLSN BKN015 OVC025
FM061300 27028G40KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
FM062100 28020G30KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150
SPECI KRKS 060504Z AUTO 24020G31KT 2SM -SN BR OVC014 01/M01 A2980 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25031/0458 P0000 T00061011
SPECI KRKS 060501Z AUTO 24022G31KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC016 01/M01 A2980
RMK AO2 PK WND 25031/0458 P0000 T00061011
METAR KRKS 060454Z AUTO 24019G27KT 2SM -SN BR OVC016 01/M01 A2981 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25029/0432 SLP105 P0000 T00061011
KRWL 052320Z 0600/0624 24017G24KT 6SM -SN FEW030 BKN040
FM060400 23025G37KT 3SM -SN BLSN OVC030
FM060700 23029G42KT 3SM -SN BLSN OVC015
FM061200 27032G46KT P6SM OVC050 WS020/28058KT
FM061700 28030G44KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRWL 060453Z AUTO 21028G47KT 10SM OVC025 00/M03 A2971 RMK AO2
PK WND 21047/0449 SLP070 T00001033
SPECI KRWL 060430Z AUTO 21032G43KT 10SM BKN026 OVC095 01/M04 A2974 RMK
AO2 PK WND 21043/0410 T00061044
METAR KRWL 060353Z AUTO 22023G35KT 10SM SCT120 M01/M04 A2976 RMK AO2
PK WND 22036/0341 SLP091 T10061044
KLAR 052320Z 0600/0624 26011KT P6SM SCT250
FM060400 23017G25KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/27040KT
FM060700 23021G31KT 4SM -SHSN BLSN OVC045 WS020/25049KT
FM061300 27030G43KT 6SM -SHSN BLSN BKN045
FM061600 29032G47KT P6SM SCT045
FM062000 29029G42KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KLAR 060453Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM FEW050 BKN090 M02/M07 A2973 RMK
AO2 SLP070 T10171072
METAR KLAR 060353Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM FEW055 BKN095 M03/M08 A2976 RMK
AO2 PK WND 24026/0312 SLP089 T10281078
METAR KLAR 060253Z AUTO 24014G24KT 10SM FEW039 SCT047 BKN120 M02/M08
A2978 RMK AO2 SLP097 T10171083 58017
KCYS 052320Z 0600/0624 29008KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 27008KT P6SM FEW200
FM060700 22014G20KT P6SM OVC090 WS020/26042KT
FM061200 27032G48KT 6SM -SHSN BKN090 WS020/29059KT
FM061700 30032G49KT P6SM SCT200
FM062200 30025G36KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 060453Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP097
T10331067 $
METAR KCYS 060353Z 21015G24KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP104
T10221072 $
METAR KCYS 060253Z 21014KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP120 T10281072
58015 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/06/25 04:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...310/089
26000 FT MSL...303/082
25000 FT MSL...301/077
24000 FT MSL...300/076
22000 FT MSL...294/065
20000 FT MSL...289/061
19000 FT MSL...294/061
18000 FT MSL...293/059
17000 FT MSL...293/059
16000 FT MSL...296/049
15000 FT MSL...291/056
14000 FT MSL...301/048
13600 FT MSL...300/049
13000 FT MSL...293/055
12000 FT MSL...284/052
11300 FT MSL...291/043
11000 FT MSL...281/049
10100 FT MSL...280/041
10000 FT MSL...277/043
9000 FT MSL...273/032
9000 FT MSL...279/033
8200 FT MSL...280/024
8000 FT MSL...274/023
7400 FT MSL...255/019
7000 FT MSL...247/023
6700 FT MSL...252/021
6200 FT MSL...266/005
6000 FT MSL...289/011
5900 FT MSL...282/010
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/06/25 04:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
29000 FT MSL...310/099
28000 FT MSL...313/098
27000 FT MSL...314/091
26000 FT MSL...314/085
25000 FT MSL...316/073
24000 FT MSL...316/066
23000 FT MSL...313/070
22000 FT MSL...312/071
21000 FT MSL...323/064
20000 FT MSL...328/066
16000 FT MSL...277/044
15000 FT MSL...285/037
14000 FT MSL...276/040
13000 FT MSL...283/050
12300 FT MSL...279/049
12000 FT MSL...284/048
11000 FT MSL...277/043
10700 FT MSL...272/045
10000 FT MSL...267/040
9000 FT MSL...257/035
8900 FT MSL...246/034
8000 FT MSL...239/029
7400 FT MSL...224/019
7100 FT MSL...205/026
7000 FT MSL...208/023
6600 FT MSL...202/029
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0459 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 958 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
A winter storm will continue to impact terminals across western
Wyoming. At KJAC, improvements have been noted, however, there are
chances for IFR conditions to be periodic through around 08Z before
more persistent improvement. MVFR with lingering snow looks to
continue into the afternoon, possibly lingering through the end of
the period (30% chance), but the more likely case is for VFR
conditions to return by mid Saturday afternoon. KBPI and KPNA will
also continue to see periods of MVFR/IFR through around 13Z Saturday.
KRKS is expected to continue to see a period of snow and blowing
snow tonight which could lead to a stretch of MVFR to IFR
visibilities through sunrise. All terminals will see an accompanying
gusty wind, especially at KRKS which will see gusts to 40 knots.
Wind will gradually decrease through Saturday afternoon.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
Some snow will make it east of the Divide, leading to occasional
impacts at or near terminals with the best chances at KCOD, KCPR,
and KWRL (20 to 30%). Wind will be the primary aviation concern east
of the Divide as most of the snow stays to the west. As the trough
moves through, winds will increase late morning, with northwest
winds gusting 20 to 30 kts through most of the afternoon. This will
be most notable at KRIW which will see gusts over 40 knots during
the afternoon. Winds decrease Saturday late afternoon towards
sunset.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2325 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 434 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Light snow will slowly bring ceilings back down in RWL over the
next 6 hours today with MVFR from about midnight to sunrise.
Winds frequently gusting over 30-40kts in RWL, LAR, and CYS by
06z onwards and 20-30kts for Nebraska sites after 06z. Wind
shear will be prevalent for all sites (minus possibly AIA and
CDR) beyond midnight, predominately Westerly or NW in direction
and 35-50kts in magnitude. Other than RWL and LAR all sites
staying above MVFR thresholds for visibility and ceiling but
still seeing ceilings drop to 4-8kft for most at some point in
the period.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 060455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2977 RMK AO2
T10431057
METAR KIBM 060435Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2979 RMK AO2
T10471066
METAR KIBM 060415Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2979 RMK AO2
T10411065
KSNY 052320Z 0600/0624 32009KT P6SM SCT250
FM060800 21012KT P6SM BKN080
FM061300 24016G22KT P6SM OVC070 WS020/29042KT
FM061600 29023G34KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KSNY 060453Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP110
T10561083
METAR KSNY 060353Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM BKN080 M04/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP119
T10441078
METAR KSNY 060253Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 M05/M09 A2985 RMK AO2
SLP134 T10501089 58007
METAR KOGA 060455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 M07/M09 A2984 RMK AO2
T10711087
METAR KOGA 060435Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM SCT100 M07/M09 A2985 RMK AO2
T10711089
METAR KOGA 060415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 M07/M09 A2985 RMK AO2
T10721088
METAR KIML 060453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP138
T10441078
METAR KIML 060353Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10391078
METAR KIML 060253Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10171067 50005
KMCK 060431Z 0605/0624 24007KT P6SM FEW250
FM061200 21011KT P6SM VCSH OVC060
FM061700 27015KT P6SM BKN060
FM061900 30018G27KT P6SM BKN070
FM062100 33015G25KT P6SM SCT080
FM062300 35012KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 060453Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10331061
METAR KMCK 060353Z AUTO 24005KT 7SM CLR M02/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10171056
METAR KMCK 060253Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10111056 51012
North Platte (KLNX) 12/06/25 04:49 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...328/026
8000 FT MSL...328/033
7000 FT MSL...269/020
6000 FT MSL...346/024
5900 FT MSL...347/024
5000 FT MSL...349/024
4100 FT MSL...006/022
4000 FT MSL...004/021
4000 FT MSL...005/022
3400 FT MSL...359/023
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2358 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 552 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
LLWS expected tonight across portions of southwest into north
central Nebraska including both KVTN and KLBF terminals with
winds just off the sfc around 45 kts. Cigs will lower overnight
and MVFR conditions will be possible across western and north
central Nebraska, including both forecast terminal sites. There
will also be a chance for some light snow and potentially even a
wintry mix in the morning.Areas across the northern Sandhills
including KVTN could potentially see visibilities drop to 2SM
and see IFR conditions briefly, with cigs remaining low through
the afternoon. Winds will increase across all of western and
southwest Nebraska Saturday afternoon out of the west to
northwest around 10 to 15 kt with gust of 25 kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 060431Z 0605/0624 26010KT P6SM FEW250
FM061200 23012KT P6SM OVC080
FM061900 30023G35KT P6SM BKN080
FM062100 33020G28KT P6SM FEW250
FM062355 35012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 060453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP142
T10391056
METAR KGLD 060353Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10221044
METAR KGLD 060253Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10221044 50008
KGCK 052331Z 0600/0624 01007KT P6SM FEW120
FM061400 21012KT P6SM FEW200
FM061700 26014KT P6SM FEW250
FM062000 20014KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 060454Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10221050
METAR KGCK 060354Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00001039
METAR KGCK 060254Z 25006KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00171033 51012
METAR KLBL 060456Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP169
T10281044 400891089 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 060356Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM BKN100 BKN110 M02/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP174 T10221039 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 060256Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP177
6//// T10221044 51014 FZRANO PNO $
Goodland (KGLD) 12/06/25 05:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
6200 FT MSL...220/014
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/06/25 04:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9000 FT MSL...305/005
8000 FT MSL...356/025
7000 FT MSL...354/023
6900 FT MSL...348/025
6000 FT MSL...357/029
5900 FT MSL...357/029
5100 FT MSL...341/019
5000 FT MSL...342/021
4000 FT MSL...303/022
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0020 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 441 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
VFR conditions expected to prevail over the next 24 hours as
winds gradually become westerly as cold front approaches around
12Z. Prior to the front`s arrival there likely will be a period
of LLWS as winds increase to nearly 50kts near the base of
nocturnal inversion. Small threat for a few snow showers just
behind front, around 13Z at MCK but do not think probability is
high enough to include at this point. Winds will increase
sharply as boundary layer mixes out in the late morning to early
afternoon, with gusts approaching 40kts.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2335 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 532 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
Aviation weather will be good this period from a flight category
standpoint as widespread VFR flight category is forecast in a
continued dry downslope pattern. Light and variable winds
tonight will become southwesterly mid-morning Saturday,
increasing to 15 to 20 knots for a few hours. A downslope-
modified cold front will sweep east across western Kansas late
in the period Saturday afternoon, resulting in a wind shift to
the west and eventually northwest.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 052320Z 0600/0624 03004KT P6SM SKC
FM061300 22010KT P6SM FEW250
FM061600 22015G25KT P6SM FEW250
FM061900 27014G24KT P6SM SKC
FM062300 33010KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 060453Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP156
T10391056
METAR KGUY 060353Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10221044
METAR KGUY 060253Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10171039 51019
KDHT 052320Z 0600/0624 02007KT P6SM SKC
FM061200 23010KT P6SM FEW250
FM061600 22018G28KT P6SM FEW250
FM061800 26018G28KT P6SM FEW250
FM062300 30012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 060453Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10331061
METAR KDHT 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP174
T10171050
METAR KDHT 060253Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00001050 51022
Amarillo (KAMA) 12/06/25 04:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7000 FT MSL...353/017
6100 FT MSL...358/022
6000 FT MSL...019/025
5300 FT MSL...018/023
5000 FT MSL...028/022
4600 FT MSL...023/024
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0506 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1105 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
VFR conditions expected through at least the next 24 hours. Winds
will become breezy during the day out of the southwest at 15 to
20 kts with gusts between 25 to 30 kts before weakening later in
the afternoon and through the evening.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 052325Z 0600/0624 28011G18KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 29006KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 09005KT P6SM SCT100
FM062000 29018G26KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 060453Z 09003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP219 T10111044
METAR KFMN 060353Z 07003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP223 T10281050
METAR KFMN 060253Z 30003KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP222 T10061050
51012
METAR KLVS 060453Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10281111 $
METAR KLVS 060353Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10281072 $
METAR KLVS 060253Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP166
T10391072 51022 $
METAR KRTN 060453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP173
T10561078
METAR KRTN 060353Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP175
T10391072
METAR KRTN 060253Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP178
T10221072 51022
METAR KCAO 060455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10391072
METAR KCAO 060355Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP162
T10331072
METAR KCAO 060255Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10171072 51020
Albuquerque (KABX) 12/06/25 04:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...343/003
12000 FT MSL...312/005
8400 FT MSL...285/013
8000 FT MSL...271/013
6500 FT MSL...341/004
6300 FT MSL...347/007
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2333 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 425 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
A large SIGMET for turbulence is in place across the southern and
central Rockies late this afternoon. A strong jet stream surging
into the region tonight and Saturday will continue to produce
turbulence with strengthening mt waves. Surface winds will gust to
between 35 and 45KT along the Sangre de Cristo Mts and nearby east
slopes Friday morning into early afternoon.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 060600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2415 2837-02 3045-06 3156-18 3172-28 820841 820550 821056
BCE 2931-02 3144-16 3360-26 349740 349549 338954
LND 2757-01 3044-04 3041-19 3166-32 821842 813150 821156
RKS 2655 2864-07 2952-18 3185-29 821441 822250 830653
GJT 2521-03 2930-07 2936-19 3160-30 841243 832249 347547
FMN 3024-02 3027-06 3142-16 3354-30 850441 359547 284949
ABQ 3124-01 3025-04 3032-16 3545-29 369740 355444 296050
MBW 2657 2851-09 3050-20 3159-34 821344 823448 318250
DEN 2834-02 3020-08 3037-20 3139-33 821045 833448 295244
PUB 2820-02 2924-09 3039-19 3143-32 840344 842447 277546
ALS 2926-07 3041-17 3351-31 840643 840947 264949
TCC 1105 3014+00 2920-05 2836-18 3337-30 368440 344246 285648
BFF 2425 2726-06 2729-13 3043-22 3151-35 327949 329048 307045
GLD 2517 2818-06 3029-13 3139-22 3253-34 337645 327446 288143
GCK 3114+01 3117-06 3126-12 3142-23 3253-34 326343 305043 288045
GAG 0208+02 2918-04 3128-10 2950-22 2956-32 285239 276542 276946
AMA 9900 3113-01 3120-08 2949-19 3141-32 293839 285344 276648
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DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 061200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2913 3046-02 2946-09 3074-20 2983-31 812741 812849 811455
BCE 3139-01 3055-13 3169-25 327740 327548 327556
LND 2942-01 3042-09 3041-22 3069-34 800742 801249 309853
RKS 2856 2953-10 3061-22 2986-32 319342 810749 319853
GJT 2731-02 3035-06 3165-19 3071-29 810541 811249 329854
FMN 2830-01 2945-05 3154-15 3158-26 338841 328548 337155
ABQ 3025+00 3043-01 2945-14 3247-26 347339 336447 261855
MBW 2853 3149-10 2858-23 3078-32 800443 811249 308450
DEN 2955+00 3159-06 2928-19 3064-30 318743 810150 308050
PUB 2939+01 3038-04 3042-18 3049-30 319244 821250 307751
ALS 2940-04 3045-17 3159-28 329941 820248 304751
TCC 2517 2927+03 2936-01 2846-15 3146-28 337839 336045 276655
BFF 2733 3146-05 3034-10 2948-22 3059-34 308047 309849 308550
GLD 2335 2522-01 2937-08 2943-21 2954-32 318347 329548 297146
GCK 2326+02 2423-04 2727-09 2941-19 3054-33 328345 329047 278949
GAG 2212+03 2715-03 2832-08 2954-18 2949-32 337342 337546 279750
AMA 2416 2418+00 2738-03 2851-15 3245-30 347340 336545 267954
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DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 070000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2906 2818-07 3041-11 3158-19 3178-29 811343 811151 810254
BCE 3243-05 3274-15 3375-24 328241 328550 307155
LND 3023-05 3220-12 3126-25 3156-34 318645 318350 318153
RKS 2835 3024-14 3136-23 3175-32 319645 319050 317653
GJT 2913-04 3025-10 3154-19 3170-28 328443 319449 307854
FMN 3234-01 3140-06 3151-16 3159-26 317739 319348 297653
ABQ 3024+02 3135-05 3058-14 3174-24 317937 306947 275557
MBW 2932 3131-13 3234-25 3140-36 317645 317649 318252
DEN 3140-03 3333-10 3137-24 3151-34 317442 306747 307452
PUB 3226-01 3230-09 3136-22 3175-29 307543 297149 298153
ALS 3133-08 3159-15 3164-28 316342 316649 297851
TCC 3027 3222+04 3127-03 2947-17 2965-26 288039 288147 277555
BFF 3231 3235-07 3232-12 3333-26 3140-38 316248 317648 307750
GLD 3324 3331-04 3131-11 3137-25 2941-36 297042 297048 297752
GCK 3226+05 3229-03 3129-09 2950-23 2875-29 287642 277149 288550
GAG 3225+07 3123+00 2931-06 2952-19 2866-25 277040 278446 278954
AMA 3416 3416+01 2920-05 2948-17 2867-26 287438 277546 267355
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