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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0225 MST Friday, December 5, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 050856Z 10SM SCT110 M06/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP145 T10561067
58001 $
METAR KFNL 050756Z 10SM SCT110 M06/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP150 T10611078
$
METAR KFNL 050656Z 10SM SCT110 M07/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP157 T10671083
400171139 $
METAR KGXY 050856Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM M05/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP174 T10501067
55000 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M05/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP173
T10501067 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050656Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM M06/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP171 T10611078
410171133 FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 050855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050835Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 050855Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC160 M06/M07 A2986 RMK AO2
T10631075
METAR KEIK 050835Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC160 M06/M08 A2986 RMK AO2
T10631075
METAR KEIK 050815Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC160 M06/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
T10571072
KBJC 050538Z 0506/0606 29010G25KT P6SM BKN220
FM051400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM051900 29010G22KT P6SM BKN140
FM060100 11006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM060300 24009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KBJC 050855Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050835Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050815Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
KDEN 050853Z 0509/0612 20009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM052000 07006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM060200 20010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KDEN 050853Z 23006KT 10SM SCT110 BKN200 M03/M09 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP119 T10281094 56003
METAR KDEN 050753Z 21007KT 10SM SCT110 BKN200 M04/M11 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP129 T10441106
METAR KDEN 050653Z 21007KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M03/M11 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP127 T10331111 400391111
METAR KBKF 050758Z 18007KT 10SM BKN100 BKN200 M02/M10 A2985 RMK AO2A
SLP106 T10161104
METAR KBKF 050658Z 18009KT 10SM FEW120 FEW180 M02/M11 A2985 RMK AO2A
SLP110 T10241109 400511100
KAPA 050538Z 0506/0606 19009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM052000 01006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM060100 19009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KAPA 050853Z 14003KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M03/M09 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP133 T10331094 56004
METAR KAPA 050753Z 12004KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M03/M11 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP135 T10331106
METAR KAPA 050653Z 19007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M05/M12 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP146 T10501117 400331128
METAR KMNH 050855Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050835Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050815Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050855Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM OVC070 M05/M06 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 M06/M06 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050815Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM OVC070 M06/M06 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050855Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 M06/M07 A2989 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 050835Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT100 M07/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050815Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT075 SCT090 M07/M08 A2989 RMK
AO2
METAR KAKO 050853Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM BKN070 M06/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10561083 55001
METAR KAKO 050753Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM OVC070 M03/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP139
T10281083
METAR KAKO 050653Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10391089 400501083
METAR KLIC 050855Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP155
T11111139 56004
METAR KLIC 050755Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP157
T11061139
METAR KLIC 050655Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP160
T11111133 400061139
METAR KHEQ 050855Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050835Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050815Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050854Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT075 M05/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050834Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT075 M04/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050814Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM SCT075 M03/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050855Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050835Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050815Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 050853Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP145
T10721100 56008
METAR KITR 050753Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10611100
METAR KITR 050653Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10721106 400331078
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 09:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...294/046
20000 FT MSL...299/044
19000 FT MSL...300/043
18000 FT MSL...304/037
17000 FT MSL...308/031
16700 FT MSL...307/031
16000 FT MSL...307/029
15000 FT MSL...306/029
14500 FT MSL...307/028
14000 FT MSL...312/026
13000 FT MSL...302/028
12700 FT MSL...296/019
12000 FT MSL...314/024
8000 FT MSL...271/001
7200 FT MSL...254/002
7000 FT MSL...001/001
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0647 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1138 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
VFR conditions expected throughout the TAF period. There will be
more variability in the winds tonight than normal. At DEN and
APA, strong drainage flow with gusts up to 20 knots will be
possible with period of light and variable winds at times. At BJC,
there will be periodic westerly gusts up to 30 knots possible.
BJC will continue to see sporadic westerly gusts throughout the
day on Friday 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 that was put in the TAF.
Moderate to strong drainage flow will develop Friday night.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 050855Z AUTO 26015G22KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050835Z AUTO 26010G17KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050815Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 050855Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP132
T10161123 57006
METAR KAFF 050755Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR M00/M13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP123
T10041133
SPECI KAFF 050725Z AUTO 23014G24KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A2986 RMK AO2 WSHFT
24 SLP135
KCOS 050522Z 0506/0606 01005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
FM051600 01006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM051900 13007KT P6SM SCT200
FM052300 16006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 050854Z VRB04KT 10SM BKN200 M05/M13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP161
T10501128 56006
METAR KCOS 050754Z 29005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 M05/M13 A2989 RMK AO2
SLP168 T10561128
METAR KCOS 050654Z 32005KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M05/M12 A2990 RMK AO2
SLP168 T10501122 400001078
METAR KFLY 050855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A2988 RMK AO2
T10161117
METAR KFLY 050835Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2988 RMK AO2
T10471120
METAR KFLY 050815Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A2988 RMK AO2
T10641135
KFCS 050903Z 0504/0610 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2985INS
BECMG 0514/0515 36009KT 9999 BKN080 620809 QNH2987INS
BECMG 0519/0520 16009KT 9999 OVC060 620609 QNH2986INS
BECMG 0603/0604 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2974INS TX04/0519Z
TNM09/0505Z
METAR KFCS 050855Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT210 M06/M12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10641123 58006 $
METAR KFCS 050755Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP176
T10691128 $
METAR KFCS 050655Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10661123 400031099 $
KPUB 050522Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200 WS020/29040KT
TEMPO 0506/0510 2SM BR SCT010
FM051400 30007KT P6SM BKN150
FM051900 11007KT P6SM SCT200
FM060100 31005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 050853Z AUTO 05004KT 9SM CLR M13/M14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP175
I3000 T11281144 56010 $
METAR KPUB 050753Z AUTO 01005KT 7SM CLR M12/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP177
I1000 T11221133 $
METAR KPUB 050653Z 00000KT 7SM CLR M12/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP180
T11221128 410331144 $
METAR KTAD 050854Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP138
T10561111 58014
METAR KTAD 050754Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP145
T10561106
METAR KTAD 050654Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10611106 400391133
METAR KLAA 050853Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP151
I1001 I3003 T10831094 56007
SPECI KLAA 050821Z AUTO 23005KT 8SM SCT001 M07/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 I1000
T10721083
SPECI KLAA 050758Z AUTO 25006KT 3SM BR OVC001 M06/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
I1000 T10611067
METAR KSPD 050856Z AUTO 27005KT M06/M08 A2990 RMK AO1 SLP128 T10561083
58011
METAR KSPD 050756Z AUTO 26004KT M07/M08 A2992 RMK AO1 SLP142 T10671083
METAR KSPD 050656Z AUTO 28004KT M05/M07 A2992 RMK AO1 SLP145 T10501072
400611056
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 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7800 FT MSL...154/001
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0529 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1029 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Mostly clear skies expected across the state as dry northwest flow
aloft settles in. Patchy fog, at times locally dense, has formed and
is lingering along the Highway 50 corridor and along the Arkansas
River, affecting KPUB as well as KLHX and KLAA. Still feel that the
best chance for widespread fog will be in the SLV tonight, so
maintained IFR to LIFR conditions for KALS through 16z. Pulled
mention of fog from KCOS since nw flow and drier air has filtered
into KCOS. Kept TEMPO group for fog for KPUB through 10z, but that
might have to be extended through 13-14z. Also mentioned wind shear
for KPUB through 14z since west winds right off the deck are gusting
to around 40 kts. VFR conditions for all area by 19z tomorrow.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC018 M04/M06 A3007
RMK AO2 SLP216 P0003 60005 T10441056 58013
SPECI KCAG 050850Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -SN BR VV017 M04/M05 A3007 RMK AO2
P0003
SPECI KCAG 050844Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -SN BR VV014 M04/M06 A3007 RMK AO2
P0003 T10441056
METAR KHDN 050856Z AUTO 09004KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR FEW004 OVC017 M06/M07
A3008 RMK AO2 SLP220 P0000 60002 T10611072 58012 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 050841Z AUTO 06004KT 1SM -SN BR FEW004 BKN015 OVC021 M06/M07
A3008 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 050834Z AUTO 05003KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR SCT015 OVC021 M06/M07
A3008 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 050855Z AUTO 09004KT 2SM OVC019 M07/M07 A3005 RMK AO1 T10661066
METAR KSBS 050835Z AUTO 09005KT 2SM BKN014 OVC019 M07/M07 A3005 RMK
AO1 T10671067
METAR KSBS 050815Z AUTO 07005KT 1 1/4SM OVC014 M07/M07 A3006 RMK AO1
T10701070
METAR KC07 050855Z AUTO 23004KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050835Z AUTO 24004KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050815Z AUTO 24004KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 050855Z AUTO 19010G15KT 10SM OVC065 M06/M10 A2998 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050835Z AUTO 18012G18KT 10SM OVC065 M06/M10 A2998 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050815Z AUTO 18013G18KT 10SM OVC055 M05/M10 A2998 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 050853Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM FEW030 SCT036 OVC075 M03/M06 A3008
RMK AO2 SNE16 SLP205 P0000 60000 T10331056 58012
METAR KEEO 050753Z AUTO 26004KT 6SM -SN FEW029 OVC038 M03/M06 A3011
RMK AO2 SNB15 SLP219 P0000 T10281056
SPECI KEEO 050740Z AUTO 21005KT 3SM -SN FEW025 BKN030 OVC070 M03/M06
A3011 RMK AO2 SNB15 P0000 T10281056
METAR K20V 050855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 M05/M11 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050835Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 OVC095 M04/M10 A3006
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050815Z AUTO 25006G09KT 10SM SCT043 BKN060 OVC095 M04/M10
A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 050855Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC120 M06/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 T10621115
METAR KGNB 050835Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT120 M06/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 T10651115
METAR KGNB 050815Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT039 SCT046 M06/M12 A3007 RMK
AO2 T10601118
METAR K0CO 050855Z AUTO 31031G45KT 7SM BKN120 M13/M15 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050835Z AUTO 30034G45KT 5SM BR SCT110 M13/M15 A2989 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 050815Z AUTO 30040G46KT 4SM BR SCT090 SCT110 M14/M16 A2988
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050853Z AUTO 29038G55KT 5SM CLR M10/M14 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050835Z AUTO 29037G53KT 7SM CLR M11/M14 A2973 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050813Z AUTO 29037G56KT 5SM CLR M12/M15 A2974 RMK AO2
KGJT 050520Z 0506/0606 10005KT P6SM BKN100
FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KGJT 050853Z AUTO 12013KT 10SM OVC065 M01/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP217
T10061056 58006
METAR KGJT 050753Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM OVC075 M01/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP223
T10061050
METAR KGJT 050653Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM BKN095 M01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP228
T10061044 400331067
KRIL 050711Z 0507/0606 13003KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 0510/0513 6SM
-SHSN OVC025
FM051300 00000KT 4SM BR OVC030 PROB30 0513/0516 2SM -SHSN BR
OVC020
FM051600 00000KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 0516/0519 4SM -SHSN
OVC015
FM052000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN045
FM060000 14004KT P6SM SCT045 BKN070
METAR KRIL 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 M03/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10331078 58008
METAR KRIL 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 M04/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10391072
METAR KRIL 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 M04/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10391078 400221089
METAR K5SM 050851Z AUTO 7SM -SN BKN004 BKN013 OVC050 M11/M13 A3007
RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 050831Z AUTO 1 3/4SM -SN OVC004 M11/M13 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 050811Z AUTO 2 1/2SM -SN OVC004 M11/M13 A3008 RMK AO2
KEGE 050520Z 0506/0606 10006KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 0511/0514 4SM
-SHSN BKN040
FM051400 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN040 BKN060 PROB30 0514/0516 2SM
-SHSN BR OVC020
FM051600 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN020 PROB30 0516/0519 3/4SM
-SHSN FG OVC010
FM051900 26009KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 0519/0523 4SM -SHSN
OVC020
FM060000 19006KT P6SM SCT030
METAR KEGE 050856Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM BKN070 M07/M11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10671106 58008 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050756Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN080 M07/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10721106 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050656Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN100 M07/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10721111 FZRANO $
KASE 050759Z 0508/0606 20005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN060
FM051100 19004KT P6SM BKN040 OVC060 PROB30 0511/0514 4SM
-SHSN
OVC025
FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM BKN020 OVC060 PROB30 0514/0520
4SM -SHSN
OVC020
FM052000 35005KT P6SM BKN015 OVC030 PROB30 0520/0523
2SM -SHSN
BR OVC015
FM060000 VRB04KT P6SM BKN025
METAR KASE 050853Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM OVC050 M09/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP202
T10941128 58010
METAR KASE 050753Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM OVC065 M11/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP215
T11111139
METAR KASE 050653Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 M11/M14 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP219 T11061139 410171128
METAR KLXV 050853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN035 OVC041 M11/M16 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP173 T11111156 58007
METAR KLXV 050753Z AUTO 10SM BKN038 M12/M17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP177 T11221167
METAR KLXV 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 M12/M18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP187
T11171183 410561161
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 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...287/029
19000 FT MSL...283/021
18000 FT MSL...317/035
17000 FT MSL...316/021
16000 FT MSL...326/013
15600 FT MSL...305/022
15000 FT MSL...296/014
14400 FT MSL...323/020
14000 FT MSL...304/023
13300 FT MSL...305/023
13000 FT MSL...300/027
12500 FT MSL...299/028
12000 FT MSL...294/023
11800 FT MSL...295/025
11000 FT MSL...277/017
11000 FT MSL...279/020
10400 FT MSL...261/014
10200 FT MSL...264/013
10100 FT MSL...259/014
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0454 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Low stratus is keeping cigs at KDRO below ILS breakpoints.
These clouds could linger to sunrise. Elsewhere, look for
another round of snow to begin impacting many terminals today.
Visibility could drop to IFR or LIFR at KHDN as a result as soon
as within the next couple hours. MVFR to IFR visibility could
occur at KASE, KEGE, KRIL, and KTEX after sunrise. Cigs will
likely fall below ILS breakpoints for all higher elevation
terminals as this storm passes through.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 050855Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT060 M04/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 T10361066
METAR KAJZ 050835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 M03/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 T10351060
METAR KAJZ 050815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 M04/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 T10381069
KMTJ 050520Z 0506/0606 15006KT P6SM FEW100
FM050800 15005KT P6SM OVC100
FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060
FM060000 14005KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KMTJ 050853Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM SCT110 M07/M10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10671100 56008
METAR KMTJ 050753Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT070 M08/M12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10831117
METAR KMTJ 050653Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10781111 400171083
METAR KGUC 050856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M20/M22 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP294
T12001217 56005 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M19/M21 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP288
T11941211 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050656Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M18/M19 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP286
T11781194 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 050855Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 050835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 M05/M15 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 050815Z AUTO 29009G15KT 230V340 10SM CLR M05/M15 A2996 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 050855Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A2998 RMK AO2 T11251161
METAR KAEJ 050835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M14/M17 A2998 RMK AO2 T11401172
METAR KAEJ 050815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A2998 RMK AO2 T11221158
METAR KANK 050855Z AUTO 22024G31KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
23032/0801 T10291128 56007 $
METAR KANK 050835Z AUTO 24017G31KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
23032/0801 T10301130 $
METAR KANK 050815Z AUTO 25015G27KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
23032/0801 T10331128 $
METAR KMYP 050855Z AUTO OVC001 M15/M16 A3002 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050835Z AUTO OVC001 M15/M16 A3002 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050815Z AUTO OVC001 M15/M16 A3001 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 050520Z 0506/0606 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM050900 14004KT P6SM SCT100
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 0517/0519 6SM -SHSN
BKN035
FM052000 27007KT P6SM BKN050
FM060000 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KTEX 050855Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 M10/M13 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 050835Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050815Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR M10/M14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050855Z AUTO 10SM CLR M17/M20 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050835Z AUTO 10SM CLR M16/M19 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050815Z AUTO 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 050853Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP237
T11061128 58012
METAR KCEZ 050753Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP246
T11111133
METAR KCEZ 050653Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP252
T11001122 400171156
KDRO 050820Z 0508/0606 04003KT 1/2SM FG BKN002 BKN010 OVC030
TEMPO 0508/0512 1/4SM FZFG OVC001
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
FM052000 27010KT P6SM FEW030 SCT060
FM060000 28008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FZFG VV001 M06/M07 A3014 RMK
AO2 SLP246 T10611067 58006
SPECI KDRO 050807Z AUTO 13003KT 1/4SM FZFG VV001 M06/M07 A3014 RMK AO2
T10611067
METAR KDRO 050753Z AUTO 17003KT 1/4SM FZFG VV002 M06/M06 A3015 RMK
AO2 SLP251 T10611061
METAR KPSO 050855Z AUTO 04002KT 10SM SCT003 OVC021 M06/M07 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 050835Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT003 SCT014 OVC021 M06/M07 A3014
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 050815Z AUTO 04002KT 10SM FEW014 OVC021 M07/M09 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 050855Z AUTO 30004KT M12/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 050835Z AUTO 25006KT M12/M13 A3010 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 050815Z AUTO 24006KT M12/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 050902Z 0509/0606 VRB03KT P6SM SCT003
TEMPO 0509/0513 1/4SM FZFG BKN002
FM051300 VRB04KT 1/4SM FZFG OVC002
TEMPO 0515/0516 3SM BR SCT002
FM051600 VRB05KT 3SM BR SCT003 BKN100
FM051900 31005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KALS 050852Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M18/M19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP255
I1000 I3000 T11781189 58004
SPECI KALS 050803Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT020 M16/M18 A3010 RMK AO2 I1000
T11611178
METAR KALS 050752Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM BKN020 M17/M18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP256
T11671183
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 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...287/029
19000 FT MSL...283/021
18000 FT MSL...317/035
17000 FT MSL...316/021
16000 FT MSL...326/013
15600 FT MSL...305/022
15000 FT MSL...296/014
14400 FT MSL...323/020
14000 FT MSL...304/023
13300 FT MSL...305/023
13000 FT MSL...300/027
12500 FT MSL...299/028
12000 FT MSL...294/023
11800 FT MSL...295/025
11000 FT MSL...277/017
11000 FT MSL...279/020
10400 FT MSL...261/014
10200 FT MSL...264/013
10100 FT MSL...259/014
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0454 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Low stratus is keeping cigs at KDRO below ILS breakpoints.
These clouds could linger to sunrise. Elsewhere, look for
another round of snow to begin impacting many terminals today.
Visibility could drop to IFR or LIFR at KHDN as a result as soon
as within the next couple hours. MVFR to IFR visibility could
occur at KASE, KEGE, KRIL, and KTEX after sunrise. Cigs will
likely fall below ILS breakpoints for all higher elevation
terminals as this storm passes through.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT P6SM BKN150
FM051800 34005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 02/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP211
T00221039 56013
METAR KPGA 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00111039
METAR KPGA 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP227
T00111044 400671017
METAR KRQE 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP221
T11111122 58006 $
METAR KRQE 050653Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP230
T11061128 400501106 $
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/05/25 08:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9000 FT MSL...023/004
8600 FT MSL...180/001
7900 FT MSL...070/008
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0502 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...Friday 05/06Z through Saturday 06/06Z...VFR conditions
expected through the TAF period, with increasing cloud cover
expected overnight. Clear skies forecast to return by 18Z. Light
and variable winds anticipated through the period.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 06/06Z through Monday 08/06Z...VFR conditions
forecast through the weekend. Other than west through north winds
10-20 kts Saturday afternoon, light and variable winds should
prevail.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 050853Z 0509/0612 15007KT P6SM FEW020 BKN040
FM051500 14009KT 5SM -SN SCT009 OVC018
FM051900 16010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN030 PROB30 0519/0521 -SHRASN
SCT010 OVC020
FM052300 16010KT 6SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC028
FM061100 16012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
METAR KSLC 050854Z 15003KT 10SM OVC037 02/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213
60000 T00171006 58013
METAR KSLC 050754Z 07005KT 9SM OVC046 02/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SNE51 SLP223
P0000 T00171006
METAR KSLC 050654Z 07003KT 9SM -SN FEW040 OVC048 01/M01 A3019 RMK AO2
SNE33B49 SLP228 P0000 T00111006 400561022
KVEL 050520Z 0506/0606 28003KT P6SM OVC100
FM050700 28003KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KVEL 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 A3008 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58012
TSNO
METAR KVEL 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 A3009 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KVEL 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KPUC 050853Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT048 M03/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP227
T10331072 58012
METAR KPUC 050753Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10391072
METAR KPUC 050653Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM FEW100 M03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10331072 400391056
KCNY 050520Z 0506/0606 00000KT P6SM BKN100
FM051800 31005KT P6SM OVC100
FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCNY 050853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 BKN065 OVC090 M02/M05 A3012
RMK AO2 SLP213 T10171050 58011
METAR KCNY 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 M01/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP219
T10111050
METAR KCNY 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10111056 400561072
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/05/25 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...305/050
19000 FT MSL...330/042
18000 FT MSL...318/043
17700 FT MSL...317/033
17000 FT MSL...316/041
16000 FT MSL...318/038
15500 FT MSL...304/030
15000 FT MSL...301/036
14000 FT MSL...300/020
13600 FT MSL...316/015
13000 FT MSL...292/030
12100 FT MSL...305/022
12000 FT MSL...309/024
11000 FT MSL...304/025
10900 FT MSL...303/024
10000 FT MSL...298/027
9800 FT MSL...296/026
9000 FT MSL...284/026
9000 FT MSL...284/026
8200 FT MSL...274/023
8000 FT MSL...270/023
7500 FT MSL...268/020
7000 FT MSL...249/016
6900 FT MSL...250/015
6900 FT MSL...260/018
6600 FT MSL...244/014
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2257 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Light NW winds will shift southerly by 01Z this
evening and most likely (70% chance) remain southerly through the
forecast period. Increasing moisture will yield gradually lowering
CIGs through the evening, falling to around 6kft around 01Z, and
falling to between 2kft-3kft around 10Z as snow showers approach.
Occasional snow showers then continue through the morning Friday
before gradually mixing with and changing to rain during the
afternoon. Heaviest precipitation expected Friday evening, when
probabilities for IFR approach 20%; LIFR probs 10%.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Moisture will increase from
the NW this evening, with snow developing across northern Utah
valleys from late this evening through the overnight hours, with
periods of snow continuing through the morning before mixing with or
changing to rain Friday afternoon. Exception will be across SW
Wyoming where all snow (>90% chance for all snow) is expected. Two
scenarios emerge for Cache Valley and Wasatch Back, as probabilities
for rain vs. snow are nearly equal by Friday evening. Better than a
50% chance exists for valley terminals to see MVFR flight categories
develop between 04Z-08Z overnight, with ~25% chance for IFR.
Mountain obscuration will develop across the northern and central
mountains.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 050804Z 0508/0606 23014KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 BKN060
FM051300 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT003 BKN009 OVC015
FM051800 24016G26KT P6SM SCT009 OVC015
FM060200 24016G26KT 2SM -SN SCT003 OVC007=
METAR KEVW 050853Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM OVC013 M04/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP198
T10441061 58007 $
SPECI KEVW 050830Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM OVC013 M04/M06 A3007 RMK AO2
T10441061 $
METAR KEVW 050753Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM OVC015 M05/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP209
T10501067 $
KRKS 050520Z 0506/0606 25020G30KT P6SM OVC050
FM050700 25020G30KT 5SM -SHSN BKN025 OVC050
TEMPO 0511/0515 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
FM051800 27018G27KT P6SM BKN050
FM060200 25027G38KT 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
METAR KRKS 050854Z AUTO 24023G31KT 10SM FEW120 M03/M08 A3000 RMK AO2
PK WND 23035/0829 SLP185 T10331078 56013
METAR KRKS 050754Z AUTO 25023KT 10SM FEW030 OVC035 M04/M08 A3001 RMK AO2
PK WND 26034/0741 SLP193 T10391078
METAR KRKS 050654Z AUTO 25021G27KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26029/0629 SLP200 T10391083 410061083
KRWL 050522Z 0506/0606 24025G35KT P6SM BKN025
FM050800 25020G30KT 4SM -SN OVC025 PROB30 0508/0514 2SM -SN
BLSN OVC015
FM051700 25015G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN025
FM051900 26016G23KT P6SM SCT040 BKN050
METAR KRWL 050853Z AUTO 22011G20KT 9SM -SN OVC020 M04/M07 A2996 RMK
AO2 PK WND 22026/0824 SNB33 SLP174 P0000 60000 T10441067 58007
METAR KRWL 050753Z AUTO 22017G24KT 10SM SCT021 BKN026 OVC110 M04/M07
A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/0738 SLP185 T10441072
SPECI KRWL 050740Z AUTO 22018G28KT 10SM BKN025 BKN043 OVC110 M04/M07
A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/0738 T10441072
KLAR 050522Z 0506/0606 25016G24KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 WS020/29040KT
FM050800 23017G25KT P6SM BKN050 OVC080
FM051500 29014KT 5SM -SN SCT030 BKN040
FM051900 31015G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
FM052300 24011KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KLAR 050853Z AUTO 23017KT 10SM BKN110 M04/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23027/0757 SLP136 T10441089 55006
METAR KLAR 050753Z AUTO 22022KT 10SM OVC095 M04/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22029/0741 SLP138 T10441089
METAR KLAR 050653Z AUTO 22015G20KT 10SM FEW043 SCT080 OVC100 M04/M08
A2990 RMK AO2 SLP145 T10441083 410281239
KCYS 050522Z 0506/0606 28016G26KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/30040KT
FM051500 27012G20KT P6SM BKN060
FM052000 31012G20KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
FM060000 26010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCYS 050853Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM FEW120 M01/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27029/0820 SLP129 T10111089 53003 $
METAR KCYS 050753Z AUTO 29020G32KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2984 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29037/0731 SLP122 T10061089 $
METAR KCYS 050653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
29029/0614 SLP133 T10111089 400061144 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/05/25 08:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...302/053
20000 FT MSL...310/056
19000 FT MSL...299/052
18000 FT MSL...291/048
17000 FT MSL...303/044
16000 FT MSL...294/037
15000 FT MSL...302/027
14000 FT MSL...305/023
13600 FT MSL...304/021
13000 FT MSL...315/023
12000 FT MSL...312/025
11300 FT MSL...306/024
11000 FT MSL...291/034
10000 FT MSL...285/025
10000 FT MSL...284/025
9000 FT MSL...307/031
8000 FT MSL...305/032
7300 FT MSL...313/022
7000 FT MSL...309/025
6700 FT MSL...285/018
6200 FT MSL...292/018
6000 FT MSL...289/016
5900 FT MSL...279/015
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/05/25 08:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
31000 FT MSL...281/060
30000 FT MSL...294/058
28000 FT MSL...298/065
27000 FT MSL...296/063
26000 FT MSL...297/060
25000 FT MSL...297/058
24000 FT MSL...298/055
23000 FT MSL...300/053
22000 FT MSL...302/052
21000 FT MSL...303/053
20000 FT MSL...302/053
19000 FT MSL...303/052
18000 FT MSL...304/050
17000 FT MSL...303/046
16000 FT MSL...305/042
15000 FT MSL...305/040
14100 FT MSL...300/043
14000 FT MSL...295/040
13000 FT MSL...294/041
12000 FT MSL...304/038
11000 FT MSL...278/036
10700 FT MSL...293/050
10000 FT MSL...302/042
9000 FT MSL...288/045
8000 FT MSL...280/045
7400 FT MSL...274/042
7100 FT MSL...281/037
7000 FT MSL...273/042
6600 FT MSL...275/028
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0455 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 954 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
Snow will continue through much of the night at KJAC, with IFR
persisting through at least 16Z Friday. 20 to 40% chances continue
to exist that KBPI and KPNA will also see some snow showers during
the night, with KPNA being the more likely terminal to see those snow
showers. MFR conditions would be expected if those snow showers
occur. A wave will also bring snow showers northward near KRKS early
in the period, and could last through much of the night. Occasional
IFR conditions are possible as a result. Most models are indicating
a lull in snowfall Friday afternoon, which could bring KJAC up to
VFR, however, given westerly flow and orographics, expect KJAC to
remain MVFR during the lull. A much heavier period of snow is then
expected beginning around 23Z Friday afternoon 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 at KRKS, with gusts 25 to 30kts through
much of the period. This could lead to blowing snow, especially
after 02Z Saturday.
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, though winds will continue to decrease to start
the period with most terminals seeing winds dropping below 10kts by
the start of the period. The exceptions are KCPR and KCOD, where
gusts around 20 to 25kts may linger for the first 2 to 3 hours of
the period. Midlevel cigs also will be expected overnight 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 Friday,
with BKN to SCT high clouds remaining and continuing through the end
of the period.
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 0545 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Active weather pattern over the next 24 to 48 hours across mainly
southeast Wyoming as a strong Pacific jet max moves into the area.
Windy conditions will continue across southeast Wyoming with
intermittent breaks at times. Two upper level disturbances will move
across the area tonight and late Friday night bringing some bands of
snow to the southeast Wyoming terminals.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR conditions will prevail across the
western Nebraska terminals with breezy conditions after 17z as winds
shift into the northwest. It will be cloudy, but CIGS should stay
above 5000 feet AGL.
For southeast Wyoming, lower confidence forecast, especially for
KRWL since a few bands of moderate snow with IFR conditions can`t be
ruled out tonight. However, the timing is uncertain. Less of a
chance for KLAR and KCYS due to downslope winds. It will remain
windy through the night and into Friday before winds start to
diminish a bit after 21z-23z.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 050855Z AUTO 31013G19KT 10SM SCT080 01/M06 A2987 RMK AO2
T00131065
METAR KIBM 050835Z AUTO 31016G21KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2987 RMK AO2
T00161065
METAR KIBM 050815Z AUTO 31018G24KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2987 RMK AO2
T00151065
KSNY 050522Z 0506/0606 27010KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/30040KT
FM051000 31011KT P6SM BKN100
FM051700 32017G26KT P6SM BKN045 BKN060
FM052300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060
METAR KSNY 050853Z AUTO 31016G23KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00171067 55006
METAR KSNY 050753Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM FEW100 00/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00001083
METAR KSNY 050653Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM BKN110 M04/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP132
T10391089 400671100
METAR KOGA 050855Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 M03/M06 A2985 RMK AO2
T10291060
METAR KOGA 050835Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 BKN120 M03/M06 A2985
RMK AO2 T10341063
METAR KOGA 050815Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 BKN120 M04/M07 A2985
RMK AO2 T10441069
METAR KIML 050853Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM FEW065 M03/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP132
T10331089 56007
METAR KIML 050753Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP136
T10441089
METAR KIML 050653Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP142
T10561083 400831061
KMCK 050520Z 0506/0606 25009KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/30040KT
FM051500 29009KT P6SM FEW250
FM051600 31012G22KT P6SM SCT100
FM052300 31007KT P6SM FEW250
FM060400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 050853Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP141
T10391056 55006
METAR KMCK 050753Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP141
T10441056
METAR KMCK 050653Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10331050
North Platte (KLNX) 12/05/25 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...292/033
10100 FT MSL...311/025
10000 FT MSL...309/025
9000 FT MSL...311/027
8000 FT MSL...298/029
5000 FT MSL...006/033
4100 FT MSL...292/009
3600 FT MSL...277/016
3400 FT MSL...280/020
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0527 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1126 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours for western
and north central Nebraska. Winds will switch from the west to
the northwest late morning with wind speeds around 10 to 15 kts
and gust up to 25 kts across north central Nebraska, including
the KVTN terminal.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 050520Z 0506/0606 26009KT P6SM SKC
FM051300 32010KT P6SM SCT110
FM051700 34014G25KT P6SM SCT110
FM052300 34008KT P6SM FEW250
FM060300 24007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 050853Z AUTO 29010G17KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP138
T10391100 56008
METAR KGLD 050753Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10501094
METAR KGLD 050653Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10441094 400281050
KGCK 050534Z 0506/0606 23008KT 5SM BR SKC
FM051500 31010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 050854Z AUTO 25007KT 6SM BR CLR M08/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP160
I1000 I3001 T10831083 57013
METAR KGCK 050754Z AUTO 22006KT 4SM BR CLR M08/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10781078
METAR KGCK 050654Z AUTO 20006KT 4SM BR CLR M06/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1001 T10561061
METAR KLBL 050856Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP167
6//// T10501061 56015 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050756Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP171
T10561061 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050656Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP175
T10501056 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 050815Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2996 RMK AO2
T10281045
METAR KEHA 050755Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
T10311048
METAR KEHA 050735Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
T10301046
Goodland (KGLD) 12/05/25 09:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...292/017
12600 FT MSL...301/018
12000 FT MSL...316/022
11000 FT MSL...314/025
10800 FT MSL...321/022
10000 FT MSL...299/024
6200 FT MSL...300/003
6000 FT MSL...272/010
5000 FT MSL...213/028
4000 FT MSL...263/012
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/05/25 08:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...059/003
13800 FT MSL...046/005
11500 FT MSL...071/003
10000 FT MSL...023/006
9000 FT MSL...037/006
8100 FT MSL...108/004
8000 FT MSL...170/006
6000 FT MSL...018/007
5900 FT MSL...011/008
5100 FT MSL...339/005
5000 FT MSL...334/002
4300 FT MSL...316/004
4000 FT MSL...290/007
3800 FT MSL...322/008
3200 FT MSL...238/008
3000 FT MSL...274/010
3000 FT MSL...274/010
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0821 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
VFR conditions remain forecasted for each terminal for this TAF
period. Winds are forecast to veer to the northwest as the day
goes on as winds gust 20-25 knots from the late morning through
the afternoon before shifting back again to the southwest by the
end of the period. Some LLWS is forecast for MCK through 15Z as
jet streak moves through the area.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0557 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1154 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
Light southwest winds will shift to the west and northwest by
15-18z. Before then, patchy ground fog could develop in spite of
the downslope winds given the moist air and diurnal cooling.
However, widespread fog or LIFR CIGS are not expected.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM FEW050
FM050800 25005KT 6SM BR OVC040
TEMPO 0509/0513 2SM BR OVC020
FM051600 29005KT P6SM FEW050
FM051800 35006KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KGUY 050853Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP149
I3000 T10561067 56013
METAR KGUY 050753Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP153
I1000 T10441056
METAR KGUY 050653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10441050
KDHT 050520Z 0506/0606 23005KT 5SM BR FEW250
FM050800 25005KT 6SM BR OVC040
TEMPO 0509/0513 2SM BR OVC020
FM051300 28005KT 4SM BR FEW250
FM051600 35006KT P6SM FEW050
METAR KDHT 050853Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP159
I1000 I3000 T10611067 57011
METAR KDHT 050753Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1000 T10561067
METAR KDHT 050653Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1000 T10441050
Amarillo (KAMA) 12/05/25 08:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
6100 FT MSL...323/010
6000 FT MSL...059/002
4600 FT MSL...350/008
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0531 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1117 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
As of late tonight, present satellite has seen fog already
forming across the far southeast corner of the Panhandles.
Currently local cameras in the area have also confirm that
visibility has significantly dropped in these areas with most
locations looking to already be under a mile. This fog has the
potential to develop across most of the Panhandles thanks to
snowfall yesterday, with impacts most likely to KDHT and KGUY at
this time. However, these impacts may be slightly less than what
is being seen in the southeast given the terminals had more time
to dry out. Still, present expectations do expect a visibility
drop with worse case scenario having terminals fall under 1 mile.
Fog should be quick to clear up beyond sunrise Friday morning
with VFR conditions holding for the day.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 050529Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM051200 08005KT P6SM SCT120
FM052100 28016G24KT P6SM FEW200
FM060100 28007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KFMN 050853Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP246
T10611078 56008
METAR KFMN 050753Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP249
T10611072
METAR KFMN 050653Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP252
T10561061 400221056
METAR KLVS 050853Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP147
T10561128 56016 $
METAR KLVS 050753Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10281133 $
METAR KLVS 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10501111 400061106 $
METAR KRTN 050853Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP175
T11111133 56013
METAR KRTN 050753Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP182
T11111122
METAR KRTN 050653Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP190
T11111128 410111117
METAR KCAO 050855Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10441094 56008
METAR KCAO 050655Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10221078 400001044
Albuquerque (KABX) 12/05/25 08:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...026/004
9000 FT MSL...313/015
8500 FT MSL...317/004
8000 FT MSL...001/003
7700 FT MSL...279/018
7000 FT MSL...277/011
7000 FT MSL...279/009
6500 FT MSL...345/011
6300 FT MSL...343/011
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0808 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
A patch of MVFR cigs around the San Juan Mts tonight will linger
thru Friday morning before dissipating in the afternoon. Northwest
flow aloft increasing over the Rockies may continue to produce
High Turb across northern NM thru Friday night. Surface winds will
be elevated again Friday near the east slopes of the central mt
chain with gusts in the 25-35KT range, especially around KCQC.
Otherwise, tranquil conditions are expected with passing mid and
high level cloud cover Friday afternoon.
* * * * * 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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