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NZUS99 KBOU 050709
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0005 MST Friday, December 5, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 050656Z 10SM SCT110 M07/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP157 T10671083
400171139 $
METAR KFNL 050556Z 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP144 T10611078
11033 21078 55001 $
METAR KFNL 050456Z 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP152 T10721089
$
METAR KGXY 050656Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM M06/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP171 T10611078
410171133 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M06/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP180 T10611072
11050 21083 55002 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M07/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP181
T10721083 FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 050655Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050615Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 050655Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 T10121104
METAR KEIK 050635Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 T10391090
METAR KEIK 050615Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM SCT110 M06/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 T10601094
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 050655Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050635Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050615Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM SCT120 03/M11 A2988 RMK AO2
KDEN 050538Z 0506/0612 20011KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM052000 07006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM060200 20010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KDEN 050653Z 21007KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M03/M11 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP127 T10331111 400391111
METAR KDEN 050553Z 23009KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M01/M09 A2988 RMK AO2
SLP129 T10111094 10011 21033 55004
METAR KDEN 050453Z 22008KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M01/M09 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP130 T10111094
KBKF 050100Z 0501/0607 32009KT 9999 SCT120 520901 QNH2983INS
TX01/0522Z TNM10/0508Z
METAR KBKF 050558Z 18009KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 M03/M11 A2986 RMK AO2A
SLP118 T10291107 10019 21041 56006
METAR KBKF 050458Z 18010KT 10SM FEW130 BKN200 M03/M10 A2986 RMK AO2A
SLP123 T10291096
KAPA 050538Z 0506/0606 19009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM052000 01006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM060100 19009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KAPA 050653Z 19007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M05/M12 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP146 T10501117 400331128
METAR KAPA 050553Z 13006KT 10SM FEW110 BKN220 M02/M12 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP144 T10221117 10006 21056 58007
METAR KAPA 050453Z 20009KT 10SM FEW110 BKN220 M02/M11 A2988 RMK AO2
SLP152 T10171111
METAR KMNH 050655Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050635Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050615Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050655Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC065 M08/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050635Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW050 OVC065 M08/M08 A2989 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 050615Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT070 OVC110 M08/M09 A2990 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 050655Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM BKN080 M08/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050635Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 050653Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10391089 400501083
METAR KAKO 050553Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10281094 11006 21039 55005
METAR KAKO 050453Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10281100
METAR KLIC 050655Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP160
T11111133 400061139
METAR KLIC 050555Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M13/M15 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP168
I6000 T11281150 11061 21139 56007
METAR KLIC 050455Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M13/M15 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP179
T11331150
METAR KHEQ 050655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050635Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050615Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050654Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050634Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050614Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050655Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050635Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050615Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 050653Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10721106 400331078
METAR KITR 050553Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP158
T10721106 11028 21078 55009
METAR KITR 050453Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP158
T10671094
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 06:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...317/057
19000 FT MSL...306/052
18000 FT MSL...312/057
17000 FT MSL...309/039
16000 FT MSL...313/046
15000 FT MSL...320/036
14000 FT MSL...340/019
8000 FT MSL...048/000
8000 FT MSL...271/000
7000 FT MSL...355/003
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 050655Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050635Z AUTO 24008G18KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050615Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 050655Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP130
T10101129 400321096
METAR KAFF 050555Z COR 25009KT 10SM CLR 01/M14 A2987 RMK AO2A PK WND
26027/0456 SLP139 4/002 T00081137 10032 21048 57008 COR
0623
METAR KAFF 050555Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 01/M14 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
26027/0456 SLP139 T00081137 10032 21048 57008
KCOS 050522Z 0506/0606 01005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
FM051600 01006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM051900 13007KT P6SM SCT200
FM052300 16006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 050654Z 32005KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M05/M12 A2990 RMK AO2
SLP168 T10501122 400001078
METAR KCOS 050554Z 32006KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M04/M12 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP176 4/002 T10441117 11022 21078 56008
METAR KCOS 050454Z 04004KT 10SM FEW140 SCT200 M04/M12 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP176 T10391117
METAR KFLY 050655Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A2990 RMK AO2 T10691137
400291089
METAR KFLY 050635Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 T10501133
METAR KFLY 050615Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 T10451128
KFCS 050400Z 0504/0610 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2985INS
BECMG 0514/0515 36090KT 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 050655Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10661123 400031099 $
METAR KFCS 050555Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP171
T10131109 11013 21082 57011 $
METAR KFCS 050455Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP193
T10671109 $
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 050653Z 00000KT 7SM CLR M12/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP180
T11221128 410331144 $
METAR KPUB 050553Z VRB04KT 8SM CLR M13/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP189 I1000
I6001 T11281133 11056 21144 56010 $
METAR KPUB 050453Z 00000KT 6SM BR CLR M13/M14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP197
T11331144 $
METAR KTAD 050654Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10611106 400391133
METAR KTAD 050554Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10501094 11011 21061 56010
METAR KTAD 050454Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10441083
SPECI KLAA 050658Z AUTO 27007KT 2SM BR OVC002 M06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2
T10611067
SPECI KLAA 050656Z AUTO 27007KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 M06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2
T10611067
METAR KLAA 050653Z AUTO 26006KT 3/4SM BR VV002 M06/M06 A2995 RMK AO2
SLP155 I1001 T10561061 400561067
METAR KSPD 050656Z AUTO 28004KT M05/M07 A2992 RMK AO1 SLP145 T10501072
400611056
METAR KSPD 050556Z AUTO 25004KT M04/M07 A2993 RMK AO1 SLP150 T10441067
10000 21056 58011
METAR KSPD 050456Z AUTO 30003KT M04/M07 A2995 RMK AO1 SLP159 T10441067
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 06:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
5900 FT MSL...226/002
5700 FT MSL...330/009
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 050653Z AUTO 27005KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC019 M04/M06 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP242 P0000 T10441056 400111178
SPECI KCAG 050643Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC019 M04/M06 A3011 RMK
AO2 P0000 T10391056
SPECI KCAG 050603Z AUTO 08003KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR OVC024 M04/M06 A3012 RMK
AO2 P0000 T10391061
METAR KHDN 050656Z AUTO 16004KT 1SM -SN BR FEW003 OVC012 M07/M08 A3011
RMK AO2 SLP235 P0001 T10671078 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 050649Z AUTO 17004KT 3/4SM -SN BR OVC012 M07/M08 A3011 RMK
AO2 P0001 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 050616Z AUTO 19004KT 1SM -SN BR FEW004 OVC014 M06/M07 A3012
RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 050655Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM OVC015 M07/M07 A3008 RMK AO1
T10711071
METAR KSBS 050635Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/2SM BKN017 OVC025 M07/M07 A3008
RMK AO1 T10711071
METAR KSBS 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BKN025 OVC030 M07/M07 A3008 RMK
AO1 T10701070
METAR KC07 050655Z AUTO 24005KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050635Z AUTO 24005KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050615Z AUTO 23004KT 1SM -SN OVC001 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 050655Z AUTO 21015G21KT 10SM BKN030 OVC039 M05/M10 A2998
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050635Z AUTO 21013G20KT 10SM OVC030 M05/M10 A2999 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050615Z AUTO 20012G17KT 10SM BKN030 BKN037 OVC055 M05/M10
A3000 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 OVC070 M02/M08 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP220 T10171083 410061183
METAR KEEO 050553Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM OVC048 M02/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10171094 11017 21067 55003
METAR KEEO 050453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC070 M02/M10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10221100
METAR K20V 050655Z AUTO 25017G23KT 10SM OVC085 M03/M10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050635Z AUTO 26015G23KT 10SM BKN095 M03/M11 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050615Z AUTO 26012G18KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 050655Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM OVC044 M06/M12 A3008 RMK AO2 T10581125
410381133
METAR KGNB 050635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC046 M06/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 T10571125
METAR KGNB 050615Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM OVC050 M06/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 T10571125
METAR K0CO 050655Z AUTO 31031G42KT 1SM BR BKN015 M15/M17 A2989 RMK AO2
VIS 1/4V5
METAR K0CO 050635Z AUTO 31033G42KT 7SM OVC013 M14/M16 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050615Z AUTO 30038G50KT 5SM BR BKN011 M14/M15 A2989 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 050653Z AUTO 29033G48KT 7SM CLR M12/M16 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050636Z AUTO 29032G55KT 7SM CLR M12/M16 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050613Z AUTO 30029G50KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A2977 RMK AO2
KGJT 050520Z 0506/0606 10005KT P6SM BKN100
FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KGJT 050653Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM BKN095 M01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP228
T10061044 400331067
METAR KGJT 050553Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM BKN100 M01/M05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10111050 10006 21017 58005
METAR KGJT 050453Z 09005KT 10SM FEW120 M02/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10171050
KRIL 050520Z 0506/0606 13003KT P6SM BKN100 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 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 M04/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10391078 400221089
METAR KRIL 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 M04/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP246
T10391083 10006 21056 56002
METAR KRIL 050453Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM BKN120 M05/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP254
T10501083
METAR K5SM 050651Z AUTO 1 1/2SM -SN SCT010 OVC015 M12/M13 A3011 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 050632Z AUTO 2 1/2SM -SN BKN017 BKN021 OVC037 M12/M13 A3011
RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 050612Z AUTO 10SM SCT029 OVC037 M12/M13 A3011 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 050656Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN100 M07/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10721111 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050556Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT095 M08/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10781111 11006 21078 400111117 58000 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050456Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM FEW100 M07/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP245
T10721111 FZRANO $
KASE 050520Z 0506/0606 20005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN100
FM051100 19004KT P6SM BKN040 OVC080 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 050653Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 M11/M14 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP219 T11061139 410171128
METAR KASE 050553Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM FEW090 M12/M15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP234
T11221150 11067 21128 56003
METAR KASE 050453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT100 M11/M14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP236
T11111139
METAR KLXV 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 M12/M18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP187
T11171183 410561161
METAR KLXV 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP184
T11001183 11083 21161 55007
METAR KLXV 050453Z AUTO 02008G16KT 10SM CLR M10/M18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP186
T11001178
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 07:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...294/038
21300 FT MSL...292/037
20000 FT MSL...294/031
19000 FT MSL...307/032
19000 FT MSL...299/028
18000 FT MSL...303/027
17100 FT MSL...303/023
17000 FT MSL...302/024
16000 FT MSL...302/023
15600 FT MSL...301/022
15000 FT MSL...299/022
14400 FT MSL...295/021
14000 FT MSL...294/022
13400 FT MSL...293/023
13000 FT MSL...293/025
12500 FT MSL...289/025
12000 FT MSL...292/026
11700 FT MSL...285/023
11000 FT MSL...280/019
11000 FT MSL...282/018
10400 FT MSL...271/013
10200 FT MSL...262/018
10100 FT MSL...311/010
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 050655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 T10451078
METAR KAJZ 050635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 T10401078
METAR KAJZ 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 T10351071
KMTJ 050520Z 0506/0606 15006KT P6SM FEW100
FM050800 15005KT P6SM OVC100
FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060
FM060000 14005KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KMTJ 050653Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10781111 400171083
METAR KMTJ 050553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10781111 11022 21078 58002
METAR KMTJ 050453Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP244
T10671100
METAR KGUC 050656Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M18/M19 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP286
T11781194 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050556Z AUTO 07003KT 9SM CLR M16/M18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP282
T11561178 11050 21161 400111161 53005 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M16/M17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP298
T11611172 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 050655Z AUTO 26014G26KT 230V290 10SM CLR M03/M17 A2998 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 050635Z AUTO 27011G26KT 230V340 10SM CLR M03/M17 A2998 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 050615Z AUTO 25014G32KT 10SM CLR M03/M16 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 050655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M13/M16 A3000 RMK AO2 T11261165
METAR KAEJ 050635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A3000 RMK AO2 T11091152
METAR KAEJ 050615Z AUTO 19006G09KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A3000 RMK AO2 T11161148
METAR KANK 050655Z AUTO 24022G38KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24038/0640 WSHFT 0551 T10211132 410011150 $
METAR KANK 050635Z AUTO 24028G34KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A2996 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25034/0633 WSHFT 0551 T10201135 $
METAR KANK 050615Z AUTO 24017G28KT 210V280 10SM CLR M02/M14 A2998 RMK
AO2 PK WND 22028/0613 WSHFT 0551 T10191140 $
METAR KMYP 050655Z AUTO M14/M16 A3005 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050635Z AUTO M15/M16 A3005 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050615Z AUTO M15/M16 A3002 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 050655Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050635Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050615Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050655Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050635Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050615Z AUTO 10SM CLR M15/M18 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 050653Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP252
T11001122 400171156
METAR KCEZ 050553Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP262
T11001117 11006 21100 50000
METAR KCEZ 050453Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10941111
KDRO 050623Z 0506/0606 04003KT 1/2SM FG BKN001 BKN010 OVC030
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
FM052000 27010KT P6SM FEW030 SCT060
FM060000 28008KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KDRO 050659Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC002 M07/M07 A3016 RMK AO2
T10671072
METAR KDRO 050653Z AUTO 20003KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC001 M07/M07 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP256 T10671072 410061083
SPECI KDRO 050648Z AUTO 19003KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC001 M06/M06 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 050655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN009 OVC016 M08/M09 A3015 RMK AO2
410151096
METAR KPSO 050635Z AUTO 28002KT 8SM BKN016 OVC027 M09/M10 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 050615Z AUTO 05001KT 10SM SCT016 SCT027 M08/M09 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 050655Z AUTO 25010KT M12/M13 A3010 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
PWINO
METAR KCPW 050635Z AUTO 25011KT M13/M13 A3010 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
PWINO
METAR KCPW 050615Z AUTO 26012G18KT M13/M14 A3011 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
PWINO
KALS 050522Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM050900 VRB03KT 1SM BR BKN003
TEMPO 0510/0513 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 050652Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN002 M16/M18 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP260
T11611178 410111172
SPECI KALS 050650Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM BKN002 M16/M18 A3012 RMK AO2
SPECI KALS 050640Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT002 M17/M18 A3011 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 07:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...294/038
21300 FT MSL...292/037
20000 FT MSL...294/031
19000 FT MSL...307/032
19000 FT MSL...299/028
18000 FT MSL...303/027
17100 FT MSL...303/023
17000 FT MSL...302/024
16000 FT MSL...302/023
15600 FT MSL...301/022
15000 FT MSL...299/022
14400 FT MSL...295/021
14000 FT MSL...294/022
13400 FT MSL...293/023
13000 FT MSL...293/025
12500 FT MSL...289/025
12000 FT MSL...292/026
11700 FT MSL...285/023
11000 FT MSL...280/019
11000 FT MSL...282/018
10400 FT MSL...271/013
10200 FT MSL...262/018
10100 FT MSL...311/010
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 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP227
T00111044 400671017
METAR KPGA 050553Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00171044 10056 20017 53007
METAR KPGA 050453Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP229
T00281044
METAR KRQE 050653Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP230
T11061128 400501106 $
METAR KRQE 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10831117 10028 21094 53001 $
METAR KRQE 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10721111 $
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/05/25 06:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...018/002
10000 FT MSL...359/001
9000 FT MSL...262/001
7900 FT MSL...323/013
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 050543Z 0506/0612 03005KT 6SM -SN SCT020 OVC028
TEMPO 0506/0507 4SM -SN BR
FM050900 15008KT P6SM FEW020 BKN025
FM051400 14009KT 5SM -SN SCT009 OVC018
FM051800 16010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN030 PROB30 0518/0521 -SHRASN
SCT010 OVC020
FM052300 16010KT 6SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC028
FM061100 16012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
METAR KSLC 050654Z 07003KT 9SM -SN FEW040 OVC048 01/M01 A3019 RMK AO2
SNE33B49 SLP228 P0000 T00111006 400561022
METAR KSLC 050554Z 09007KT 6SM -SN BR FEW010 OVC036 01/M01 A3020 RMK
AO2 SNB0456 SLP223 P0001 60001 T00111006 10033 20011 58003
SPECI KSLC 050549Z 08007KT 5SM -SN BR FEW010 OVC035 01/M01 A3020 RMK AO2
SNB0456 P0001
KVEL 050520Z 0506/0606 28003KT P6SM OVC100
FM050700 28003KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KVEL 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KVEL 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56003
TSNO
METAR KVEL 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KPUC 050653Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM FEW100 M03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10331072 400391056
METAR KPUC 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10171061 10011 21028 58003
METAR KPUC 050453Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC095 M01/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP246
T10111061
KCNY 050520Z 0506/0606 00000KT P6SM BKN100
FM051800 31005KT P6SM OVC100
FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCNY 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10111056 400561072
METAR KCNY 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10171056 10039 21028 58001
METAR KCNY 050453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10221061
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/05/25 06:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...026/014
20000 FT MSL...316/009
19000 FT MSL...301/006
18000 FT MSL...297/004
17700 FT MSL...310/004
16000 FT MSL...315/024
15500 FT MSL...297/018
15000 FT MSL...309/027
14000 FT MSL...309/029
13600 FT MSL...307/027
13000 FT MSL...311/029
12100 FT MSL...307/030
12000 FT MSL...309/031
11000 FT MSL...302/029
10900 FT MSL...301/029
10000 FT MSL...291/027
9800 FT MSL...289/027
9000 FT MSL...276/022
9000 FT MSL...276/022
8200 FT MSL...263/019
8000 FT MSL...256/019
7500 FT MSL...251/018
7000 FT MSL...243/020
6900 FT MSL...243/019
6900 FT MSL...241/016
6600 FT MSL...239/019
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 050546Z 0506/0606 23014KT P6SM OVC050
TEMPO 0506/0509 -SHSN BKN020 OVC040
FM051100 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT003 BKN009 OVC015
FM051800 24016G26KT P6SM SCT009 OVC018
FM060200 24016G26KT 2SM -SN SCT003 OVC007=
METAR KEVW 050653Z AUTO 23014G21KT 10SM BKN014 BKN046 OVC060 M05/M07
A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 23034/0630 SLP212 T10501067 410171111 $
SPECI KEVW 050649Z AUTO 22015KT 10SM BKN014 BKN046 BKN060 M05/M07 A3007
RMK AO2 PK WND 23034/0630 $
SPECI KEVW 050612Z AUTO 22019G27KT 10SM SCT017 OVC100 M05/M07 A3007 RMK
AO2 PK WND 22027/0611 T10501072 $
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 050654Z AUTO 25021G27KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26029/0629 SLP200 T10391083 410061083
METAR KRKS 050554Z AUTO 25018G25KT 10SM SCT038 M04/M08 A3005 RMK AO2
PK WND 26030/0503 SLP209 T10391083 11028 21044 58001
METAR KRKS 050454Z AUTO 25019G26KT 10SM OVC049 M03/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25029/0408 SLP214 T10331089
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 050653Z AUTO 22018G27KT 10SM SCT027 OVC043 M04/M07 A2999
RMK AO2 PK WND 21028/0641 SLP191 T10441072 410221172
METAR KRWL 050553Z AUTO 22020G28KT 10SM FEW027 SCT065 BKN090 M04/M07
A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 22032/0542 SLP188 60000 T10441072 11033
21044 50002
METAR KRWL 050453Z AUTO 23021G30KT 10SM SCT028 BKN037 OVC090 M04/M08
A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 22034/0354 SLP193 T10441078
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 050653Z AUTO 22015G20KT 10SM FEW043 SCT080 OVC100 M04/M08
A2990 RMK AO2 SLP145 T10441083 410281239
METAR KLAR 050553Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM FEW060 BKN080 OVC100 M03/M09 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP151 T10331094 11028 21050 53002
METAR KLAR 050453Z AUTO 24017G27KT 10SM OVC075 M03/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
PK WND 25031/0432 SLP148 T10331094
KCYS 050522Z 0506/0606 28016G26KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/30040KT
FM051500 27012G20KT P6SM BKN060
FM052000 31012G20KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
FM060000 26010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCYS 050653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
29029/0614 SLP133 T10111089 400061144 $
METAR KCYS 050553Z AUTO 28016G28KT 10SM BKN095 M01/M08 A2985 RMK AO2
PK WND 27030/0530 SLP132 T10061083 10000 21028 58002 $
METAR KCYS 050453Z AUTO 29018G32KT 10SM OVC100 M01/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
PK WND 29034/0422 SLP135 T10061083 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/05/25 06:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...288/054
26000 FT MSL...285/053
25000 FT MSL...292/053
24000 FT MSL...290/048
22000 FT MSL...295/047
20000 FT MSL...307/048
19000 FT MSL...308/047
18000 FT MSL...296/029
17000 FT MSL...321/045
16000 FT MSL...310/046
15000 FT MSL...309/043
14000 FT MSL...307/041
13600 FT MSL...281/007
13000 FT MSL...305/035
12000 FT MSL...306/035
11300 FT MSL...285/022
11000 FT MSL...303/030
10000 FT MSL...278/024
10000 FT MSL...292/032
9000 FT MSL...299/025
8000 FT MSL...308/033
7400 FT MSL...300/023
7000 FT MSL...303/027
6700 FT MSL...287/021
6200 FT MSL...287/022
6000 FT MSL...284/018
6000 FT MSL...278/018
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/05/25 06:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...304/067
29000 FT MSL...303/065
28000 FT MSL...309/063
27000 FT MSL...309/062
26000 FT MSL...311/061
25000 FT MSL...313/058
24000 FT MSL...314/056
23000 FT MSL...316/055
22000 FT MSL...313/056
21000 FT MSL...305/054
20000 FT MSL...306/054
19000 FT MSL...301/056
18000 FT MSL...304/049
17000 FT MSL...306/045
16000 FT MSL...310/042
15000 FT MSL...305/040
14100 FT MSL...297/037
14000 FT MSL...294/037
13000 FT MSL...285/038
12000 FT MSL...292/037
11000 FT MSL...295/044
10000 FT MSL...273/039
9000 FT MSL...285/043
8900 FT MSL...273/048
8000 FT MSL...283/043
7400 FT MSL...281/041
7100 FT MSL...278/035
7000 FT MSL...284/042
6600 FT MSL...276/031
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 050655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT080 SCT095 SCT120 M02/M08 A2987
RMK AO2 T10201078 400571105
METAR KIBM 050635Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 M01/M08 A2988 RMK AO2
T10131079
METAR KIBM 050615Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT085 BKN110 M02/M08 A2988 RMK AO2
T10171084
KSNY 050522Z 0506/0606 27010KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/30040KT
FM051000 31011KT P6SM BKN100
FM051700 32017G26KT P6SM BKN045 BKN060
FM052300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060
METAR KSNY 050653Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM BKN110 M04/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP132
T10391089 400671100
METAR KSNY 050553Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10721100 10006 21089 55001
METAR KSNY 050453Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP152
T10831111
METAR KOGA 050655Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 T10581084
400751079
METAR KOGA 050635Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2988 RMK AO2
T10621090
METAR KOGA 050615Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2988 RMK AO2
T10651093
METAR KIML 050653Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP142
T10561083 400831061
METAR KIML 050553Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP146
T10391078 10022 21061 56008
METAR KIML 050453Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10441083
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 050653Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10331050
METAR KMCK 050553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10281044 10006 21028 400441044 56009
METAR KMCK 050453Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10171039
North Platte (KLNX) 12/05/25 06:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...272/050
18000 FT MSL...281/046
17000 FT MSL...278/041
16000 FT MSL...277/041
15000 FT MSL...278/040
14200 FT MSL...283/040
14000 FT MSL...284/039
13000 FT MSL...289/036
12000 FT MSL...297/033
12000 FT MSL...298/034
11000 FT MSL...299/023
10100 FT MSL...319/028
10000 FT MSL...318/028
9000 FT MSL...319/032
8000 FT MSL...317/029
7400 FT MSL...315/029
3400 FT MSL...263/019
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 050653Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10441094 400281050
METAR KGLD 050553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10391083 10006 21044 55010
METAR KGLD 050453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP151
T10441072
KGCK 050534Z 0506/0606 23008KT 5SM BR SKC
FM051500 31010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 050654Z AUTO 20006KT 4SM BR CLR M06/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1001 T10561061
METAR KGCK 050554Z AUTO 19007KT 5SM BR CLR M05/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP172
I1000 I6000 T10501050 10000 21050 400221056 58009
METAR KGCK 050454Z AUTO 19008KT 6SM BR CLR M04/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP177
I1000 T10391039
METAR KLBL 050656Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP175
T10501056 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050556Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP184
6//// T10391044 10006 21050 58013 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050456Z AUTO 20005KT 9SM CLR M04/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP191
T10441050 400111050 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 050655Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2996 RMK AO2
T10251042
METAR KEHA 050635Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2997 RMK AO2
T10321047
METAR KEHA 050615Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2998 RMK AO2
T10311043
Goodland (KGLD) 12/05/25 06:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...033/003
6200 FT MSL...256/019
6000 FT MSL...266/015
4700 FT MSL...248/024
4000 FT MSL...238/016
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/05/25 06:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...034/004
13800 FT MSL...037/004
9600 FT MSL...023/008
8100 FT MSL...347/007
5900 FT MSL...005/013
5100 FT MSL...295/002
4300 FT MSL...290/008
4000 FT MSL...274/005
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0451 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 050653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10441050
METAR KGUY 050553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP164
I6000 T10331044 11006 21039 400281039 57011
METAR KGUY 050453Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP169
I1000 T10281039
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 050653Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1000 T10441050
METAR KDHT 050553Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP172
I6002 T10441050 10000 21050 400221050 58014
METAR KDHT 050453Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP179
I1001 T10331039
Amarillo (KAMA) 12/05/25 06:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7000 FT MSL...215/026
6100 FT MSL...336/007
6000 FT MSL...027/006
5300 FT MSL...306/005
4700 FT MSL...278/008
4200 FT MSL...247/024
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 050653Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP252
T10561061 400221056
METAR KFMN 050553Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP256
T10441061 10006 21044 53001
METAR KFMN 050453Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP257
T10391050
METAR KLVS 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10501111 400061106 $
METAR KLVS 050553Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP183
I6001 T10721106 11022 21089 55007 $
METAR KLVS 050453Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP175
T10441111 $
METAR KRTN 050653Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP190
T11111128 410111117
METAR KRTN 050553Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP197
I6000 T11111122 11039 21111 56005
METAR KRTN 050453Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M09/M10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP194
I1000 T10891100
METAR KCAO 050655Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10221078 400001044
METAR KCAO 050555Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10281072 11011 21044 58010
METAR KCAO 050455Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP174
T10391061
Albuquerque (KABX) 12/05/25 06:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...353/003
17100 FT MSL...040/004
15000 FT MSL...001/003
11500 FT MSL...325/005
8400 FT MSL...010/003
8000 FT MSL...309/003
7700 FT MSL...080/009
7000 FT MSL...272/011
7000 FT MSL...273/010
6500 FT MSL...348/005
6300 FT MSL...346/009
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0531 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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