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NZUS99 KBOU 050309
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2005 MST Thursday, December 4, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 050256Z 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP174 T10721089
58008 $
METAR KFNL 050156Z 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP181 T10721089
$
METAR KFNL 050056Z 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP179 T10501067
$
METAR KGXY 050256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M07/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP195 T10671078
58008 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M08/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP207 T10781094
FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050056Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM M07/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP206 T10721089
FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050235Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050215Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 050255Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM BKN150 M06/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 T10581084
METAR KEIK 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN150 M08/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 T10801092
METAR KEIK 050215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW140 M11/M12 A2989 RMK AO2 T11101117
KBJC 042330Z 0500/0524 26010G25KT P6SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220
FM051400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM051900 07006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
METAR KBJC 050259Z 26016G20KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2990
METAR KBJC 050159Z 26020G26KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2989
METAR KBJC 050051Z 27025G31KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2991
KDEN 050255Z 0503/0606 23009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM050500 19008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM052000 07006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM060100 19008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KDEN 050253Z 23008KT 10SM FEW140 BKN220 M01/M09 A2989 RMK AO2
SLP150 T10111094 58005
METAR KDEN 050153Z 25007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN220 M01/M09 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP161 T10061094
METAR KDEN 050053Z 23007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 M01/M09 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP156 T10061094
KBKF 050100Z 0501/0607 32009KT 9999 SCT120 520901 QNH2983INS
TX01/0522Z TNM10/0508Z
METAR KBKF 050158Z 20007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 M03/M10 A2989 RMK AO2A
SLP151 T10311102
METAR KBKF 050058Z 20003KT 10SM FEW100 FEW220 M00/M10 A2990 RMK AO2A
SLP146 T10011103
METAR KBKF 042358Z COR 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 01/M10 A2990 RMK
AO2A SLP146 4/001 T00071096 10051 21004 55006 COR 0006
KAPA 042330Z 0500/0524 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
FM050500 17006KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM052000 01006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
METAR KAPA 050253Z 22006KT 10SM SCT220 M03/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP173
T10281111 58005
METAR KAPA 050153Z 19006KT 10SM FEW110 M03/M10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10331100
METAR KAPA 050053Z 34008KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 00/M11 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP175 T00001111
METAR KMNH 050255Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050235Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050215Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050255Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050255Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050235Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050215Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 050253Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP167
T10281089 58003
METAR KAKO 050153Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP169
T10281094
METAR KAKO 050053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP178
T10391083
METAR KLIC 050255Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP194
I3000 T11221139 58003
METAR KLIC 050155Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP187
I1000 T11111122
METAR KLIC 050055Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M11/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP184
T11061111
METAR KHEQ 050255Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050235Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050215Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050254Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050234Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050214Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050255Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050235Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050215Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 050253Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP167
T10441061 56002
METAR KITR 050153Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP176
T10561061
METAR KITR 050053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP167
T10331044
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/04/2025
Fort Collins - 07:08:01 MST / 16:33:22 MST
Denver - 07:05:12 MST / 16:35:21 MST
Sterling - 07:00:53 MST / 16:25:40 MST
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 12/05/25 02:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...318/022
19000 FT MSL...316/022
18000 FT MSL...297/025
8000 FT MSL...316/022
7300 FT MSL...329/002
7000 FT MSL...346/004
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0048 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday/...
Issued at 546 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Normal diurnal wind patterns are expected at DIA overnight and on
Friday. Speeds should stay below 12 knots. There shouldn`t be any
ceiling issues.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 050255Z AUTO 21011G19KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050235Z AUTO 21011G20KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050215Z AUTO 21010G21KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 050255Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP173
T10151128 58002
METAR KAFF 050155Z AUTO 03003G22KT 10SM CLR 00/M14 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00041137
METAR KAFF 050055Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10341107
KCOS 042327Z 0500/0524 35005KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 0509/0513 3SM BR SCT010
FM051600 01006KT P6SM BKN150
FM051900 13007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCOS 050254Z 00000KT 10SM FEW200 M06/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP198
T10561094 58002
METAR KCOS 050154Z 36004KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP198 T10561094
METAR KCOS 050054Z 35004KT 10SM FEW200 M04/M10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP195
T10391094
METAR KFLY 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A2993 RMK AO2
T10571129
METAR KFLY 050235Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2993 RMK AO2
T10731133
METAR KFLY 050215Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A2994 RMK AO2 T10791127
METAR KFCS 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP199
T10301089 58001 $
METAR KFCS 050155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP198
T10311092 $
METAR KFCS 050055Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP210
T10751119 $
KPUB 050003Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 0501/0505 1SM BR SCT010
FM051400 30007KT P6SM BKN150
FM051900 11007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KPUB 050253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP203 I1000
I3000 T11221133 56001 $
METAR KPUB 050153Z 00000KT 9SM CLR M09/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP198 I1000
T10891106 $
METAR KPUB 050053Z 13009G17KT 9SM CLR M08/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP192
I1000 T10831094 $
METAR KTAD 050254Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP192
T10561072 53002
METAR KTAD 050154Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP190
T10611072
METAR KTAD 050054Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP196
T10391061
METAR KLAA 050253Z AUTO 22003KT 1/2SM FZFG VV002 M05/M06 A2999 RMK
AO2 SLP179 I1002 I3002 T10501056 56004
SPECI KLAA 050220Z AUTO 26006KT 3/4SM BR VV002 M06/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
I1000 T10561061
SPECI KLAA 050218Z AUTO 26006KT 1 1/4SM BR SCT001 M06/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
I1000 T10561061
METAR KSPD 050256Z AUTO 00000KT M03/M05 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP165 T10331050
56001
METAR KSPD 050156Z AUTO 24004KT M03/M05 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP165 T10331050
METAR KSPD 050056Z AUTO 23009KT M02/M04 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP163 T10171039
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/04/2025
Burlington - 06:53:14 MST / 16:25:47 MST
Pueblo - 06:59:43 MST / 16:38:05 MST
Lamar - 06:51:13 MST / 16:30:34 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 12/05/25 02:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...228/005
7700 FT MSL...246/001
7000 FT MSL...352/005
5900 FT MSL...266/003
5700 FT MSL...206/006
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0010 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 433 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Mostly clear skies expected across the state as dry northwest flow
aloft settles in. VFR conditions forecast through approx. 10z for
the forecast area, which includes the three main TAF sites of KCOS,
KPUB and KALS. Starting around 10z there is a chance for fog to
redevelop due to the snowpack, especially for KALS so maintained IFR
to LIFR conditions there through 16z. Maintained TEMPO group for
KCOS and KPUB from 10z to 14z for MVFR vsby due to patchy fog, but
less confidence for those sites. VFR conditions for all area by 19z
tomorrow.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC095 M06/M09 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP278 T10611089 50000
METAR KCAG 050153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 M06/M08 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP282 T10611083
METAR KCAG 050053Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FEW120 M08/M10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP288
T10831100
METAR KHDN 050256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW050 OVC065 M06/M09 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP276 T10611089 50002 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 050156Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 M06/M09 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLP273 T10611094 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 050056Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP271
T10611094 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 OVC090 M06/M09 A3010 RMK
AO1 T10561092
METAR KSBS 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 M05/M09 A3010 RMK AO1 T10551094
METAR KSBS 050215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 M06/M09 A3010 RMK
AO1 T10581093
METAR KC07 050255Z AUTO 19003KT 1/4SM FG OVC002 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050215Z AUTO 17003KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 050255Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 M07/M11 A3002 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 050235Z AUTO 18010G16KT 10SM SCT070 OVC080 M06/M11 A3002
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050215Z AUTO 18010G18KT 10SM BKN039 BKN045 OVC080 M06/M11
A3003 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 050253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC075 M04/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP268
T10391094 53003
METAR KEEO 050153Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM FEW110 M06/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP271
T10561094
METAR KEEO 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP271
T10561083
METAR K20V 050255Z AUTO 25011G16KT 10SM BKN065 M05/M11 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050235Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC065 M08/M11 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050215Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM BKN065 M08/M11 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 050255Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM SCT035 OVC055 M05/M12 A3010 RMK
AO2 T10501118
METAR KGNB 050235Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM OVC055 M05/M12 A3009 RMK AO2
T10511117
METAR KGNB 050215Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN055 OVC110 M05/M12 A3009 RMK
AO2 T10501117
METAR K0CO 050255Z AUTO 1/2SM +SN VV005 M15/M16 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050235Z AUTO 3/4SM SN VV005 M15/M16 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050215Z AUTO 1/2SM SN BKN003 BKN060 M15/M16 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050253Z AUTO 29023G34KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050233Z AUTO 30024G35KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050216Z AUTO 30022G41KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A2986 RMK AO2
KGJT 042340Z 0500/0524 36005KT P6SM SKC
FM050500 10005KT P6SM BKN100
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KGJT 050253Z 11006KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP250 T10111044
50004
METAR KGJT 050153Z 02004KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP251 T10061050
METAR KGJT 050053Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP244 T00001056
KRIL 042352Z 0500/0524 25008KT P6SM FEW100
FM050500 00000KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100 PROB30 0510/0513 6SM
-SHSN
BKN045
FM051300 00000KT 5SM BR OVC035 PROB30 0513/0516 2SM
-SHSN
BKN025
FM051600 00000KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 0516/0520 4SM -SHSN
OVC015
FM052000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN035
METAR KRIL 050253Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT120 M03/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP261
T10281078 51010
METAR KRIL 050153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP258
T10221078
METAR KRIL 050053Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP248
T10221078
METAR K5SM 050252Z AUTO 10SM BKN003 BKN008 BKN080 M12/M14 A3012 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 050232Z AUTO 10SM SCT003 SCT011 BKN080 M12/M13 A3012 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 050212Z AUTO 10SM BKN003 BKN011 M12/M14 A3013 RMK AO2
KEGE 042340Z 0500/0524 23008KT P6SM BKN070
FM050400 18005KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 0511/0514 6SM -SHSN
BKN040
FM051400 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN015 BKN020 PROB30 0514/0516
2SM
-SHSN OVC010
FM051600 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN010 BKN020 PROB30
0516/0519
3/4SM -SHSN OVC010
FM051900 24008KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 0519/0523 4SM -SHSN
OVC010
FM052300 24009KT P6SM SCT020
METAR KEGE 050256Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP272
T10611100 53008 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050156Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM FEW080 M02/M10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP252
T10221100 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050056Z 23003KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP242 T10171094
$
KASE 042340Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM FEW040 SCT250 PROB30 0512/0514
6SM -SHSN BKN030
FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 0514/0520 2SM -SHSN
OVC012
FM052000 32006KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025 PROB30 0520/0523
2SM -SHSN
BKN015
METAR KASE 050253Z 19007KT 10SM OVC030 M08/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP231
T10831117 53008
METAR KASE 050153Z 24005KT 10SM FEW029 M09/M13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP229
T10941128
METAR KASE 050053Z 20007KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP221 T10781111
METAR KLXV 050253Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP237
T11501172 53000
METAR KLXV 050153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP213
T11061161
METAR KLXV 050053Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR M09/M16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP207
T10941161
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/04/2025
Rangely - 07:21:30 MST / 16:49:35 MST
Grand Junction - 07:17:44 MST / 16:51:32 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:14:48 MST / 16:40:37 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/05/25 02:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...323/050
19000 FT MSL...336/030
18000 FT MSL...326/034
17000 FT MSL...321/029
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2356 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 453 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Winter weather returns to the higher terrain tonight which will
bring increased coverage of lower clouds beginning this
evening. Chances for snow look to begin around 12Z for many
mountain sites. PROB30 has been included for sites where
confidence is highest, with HDN seeing a brunt of the snowfall
tomorrow. Southwest winds pick up tomorrow afternoon with snow
showers winding down at most terminals. This lull in sensible
weather will be short lived with another winter storm arriving
Friday night.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 050255Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3021 RMK AO2
T10151034
METAR KAJZ 050235Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 T10101042
METAR KAJZ 050215Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 T10051029
KMTJ 042340Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM050400 15005KT P6SM SCT250
FM050800 15005KT P6SM OVC100
FM051200 VRB04KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KMTJ 050253Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP249
T10721100 51005
METAR KMTJ 050153Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM FEW049 M04/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP239
T10391072
METAR KMTJ 050053Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM OVC050 M03/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP238
T10331067
METAR KGUC 050256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP295
T11221150 51007 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050156Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP289
T11061128 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050056Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP279
T10831117 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 050255Z AUTO 26018G29KT 230V290 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3000 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 050235Z AUTO 25011G25KT 200V270 10SM CLR M05/M14 A3000 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 050215Z AUTO 24021G30KT 200V280 10SM CLR M05/M13 A3000 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A3003 RMK AO2 T10481141
METAR KAEJ 050235Z AUTO 33011G17KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3002 RMK AO2 T10361140
METAR KAEJ 050215Z AUTO 34013G21KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3002 RMK AO2 T10361141
METAR KANK 050255Z AUTO 24016G24KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3002 RMK AO2 T10281129
50005 $
METAR KANK 050235Z AUTO 24013G24KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3002 RMK AO2
T10321127 $
METAR KANK 050215Z AUTO 22019G25KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 T10351122
$
METAR KMYP 050255Z AUTO OVC001 M13/M15 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050235Z AUTO OVC001 M13/M15 A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050215Z AUTO OVC001 M13/M15 A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 042352Z 0500/0524 26005KT P6SM SCT035
FM050300 13004KT P6SM SCT250
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 0517/0520 6SM -SHSN
BKN035
METAR KTEX 050255Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050235Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050215Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050255Z AUTO 10SM CLR M15/M18 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050235Z AUTO 10SM CLR M14/M17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050215Z AUTO 10SM CLR M16/M18 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 050253Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP287
T10891106 51006
METAR KCEZ 050153Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP282
T10671083
METAR KCEZ 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP265
T10281067
KDRO 042352Z 0500/0524 20005KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025
FM050300 02004KT P6SM OVC025
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
FM052000 25007KT P6SM SCT035
METAR KDRO 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN016 OVC029 M03/M04 A3017 RMK
AO2 SLP263 T10331039 50004
SPECI KDRO 050220Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN011 OVC031 M02/M04 A3018 RMK AO2
T10221039
METAR KDRO 050153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC031 M02/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP261
T10221039
METAR KPSO 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC011 M07/M08 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC011 M08/M09 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 050215Z AUTO 29001KT 10SM OVC013 M08/M09 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 050255Z AUTO 25005KT M13/M15 A3012 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
PWINO
METAR KCPW 050235Z AUTO 28006KT M13/M14 A3012 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
PWINO
METAR KCPW 050215Z AUTO 28006KT M13/M14 A3013 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 042327Z 0500/0524 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM051000 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 050252Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR M12/M13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP269
T11171128 51008
METAR KALS 050152Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP248
T10721094
METAR KALS 050052Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP247
T10671100
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/04/2025
Vail - 07:10:31 MST / 16:41:11 MST
Durango - 07:10:06 MST / 16:53:42 MST
Alamosa - 07:02:36 MST / 16:45:14 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/05/25 02:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...323/050
19000 FT MSL...336/030
18000 FT MSL...326/034
17000 FT MSL...321/029
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2356 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 453 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Winter weather returns to the higher terrain tonight which will
bring increased coverage of lower clouds beginning this
evening. Chances for snow look to begin around 12Z for many
mountain sites. PROB30 has been included for sites where
confidence is highest, with HDN seeing a brunt of the snowfall
tomorrow. Southwest winds pick up tomorrow afternoon with snow
showers winding down at most terminals. This lull in sensible
weather will be short lived with another winter storm arriving
Friday night.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 042320Z 0500/0524 05005KT P6SM SKC
FM050300 VRB02KT P6SM BKN150
FM051800 34005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 050253Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00221050 50003
METAR KPGA 050153Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00391050
METAR KPGA 050053Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP225
T00441050
METAR KRQE 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10281111 51010 $
METAR KRQE 050153Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP240
T10331106 $
METAR KRQE 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP220
T00001106 $
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/05/25 02:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...346/003
9300 FT MSL...313/003
9000 FT MSL...325/001
8600 FT MSL...088/006
8000 FT MSL...064/008
7900 FT MSL...028/010
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2302 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION...Friday 05/00Z through Saturday 06/00Z...VFR conditions
expected through the TAF period, with increasing cloud cover
expected overnight. Clear skies forecast to return by 18Z Friday.
Light and variable winds anticipated through the period.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 06/00Z through Monday 08/00Z...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 050302Z 0503/0606 16007KT P6SM BKN060 OVC150
TEMPO 0503/0505 30005KT -SN BKN030 OVC040
FM050500 15008KT 6SM -SN SCT020 OVC025
FM051200 14009KT 5SM -SN SCT009 OVC020
FM051700 16010KT P6SM SCT015 BKN035 PROB30 0517/0521 -SHRASN
SCT010 OVC030
FM060000 16010KT P6SM -RA SCT015 OVC035
METAR KSLC 050254Z 31003KT 9SM SCT065 BKN075 OVC170 03/M03 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP242 SH DSNT W-N T00281028 55001
METAR KSLC 050154Z 00000KT 9SM BKN070 BKN150 OVC210 03/M03 A3021 RMK
AO2 SLP242 T00281033
METAR KSLC 050054Z 00000KT 10SM BKN075 BKN230 02/M02 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP245 T00221022
KVEL 042340Z 0500/0524 VRB03KT P6SM FEW110
FM050200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
FM050700 VRB03KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KVEL 050253Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM OVC100 A3013 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58003
TSNO
METAR KVEL 050153Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM BKN120 A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KVEL 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KPUC 050253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP262
T10171072 51007
METAR KPUC 050153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP256
T10061078
METAR KPUC 050053Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP252
T00001072
KCNY 042340Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM050600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KCNY 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP248
T10221072 51004
METAR KCNY 050153Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP250
T10221061
METAR KCNY 050053Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP238
T00111056
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/05/25 02:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...320/043
25000 FT MSL...319/043
24000 FT MSL...322/043
22000 FT MSL...320/038
20000 FT MSL...322/035
19000 FT MSL...321/036
18000 FT MSL...321/035
17700 FT MSL...321/035
17000 FT MSL...322/035
16000 FT MSL...322/035
15500 FT MSL...322/035
15000 FT MSL...323/035
14000 FT MSL...322/033
13600 FT MSL...321/032
13000 FT MSL...319/031
12100 FT MSL...313/029
12000 FT MSL...312/029
11000 FT MSL...307/026
10900 FT MSL...307/025
10000 FT MSL...300/022
9800 FT MSL...299/022
9000 FT MSL...286/019
9000 FT MSL...287/017
8200 FT MSL...272/014
8000 FT MSL...260/015
7500 FT MSL...259/013
7000 FT MSL...239/013
6900 FT MSL...241/013
6900 FT MSL...246/011
6600 FT MSL...235/012
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 042342Z 0500/0524 25014KT P6SM OVC040
FM050900 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT003 BKN009 OVC030
FM051800 24016G26KT P6SM SCT010 OVC030=
METAR KEVW 050253Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM OVC065 M04/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10441089 58005
METAR KEVW 050153Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM FEW037 OVC085 M05/M09 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP242 T10501094
METAR KEVW 050053Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM OVC035 M04/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10441089
KRKS 042329Z 0500/0524 26020G30KT P6SM SCT050 BKN150
FM050500 25014G25KT P6SM OVC050
FM051000 26014G25KT P6SM OVC030
FM051800 27018G27KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KRKS 050254Z AUTO 25019G28KT 10SM FEW038 M03/M09 A3005 RMK AO2
PK WND 25032/0242 SLP223 T10331089 58001
METAR KRKS 050154Z AUTO 25027G34KT 10SM FEW033 M03/M09 A3005 RMK AO2
PK WND 26035/0143 SLP221 T10281089
METAR KRKS 050054Z AUTO 25019G28KT 10SM OVC034 M03/M08 A3006 RMK AO2
PK WND 24028/0008 SLP223 T10281083
KRWL 042335Z 0500/0524 25020G35KT P6SM BKN025
FM050700 24020G30KT 2SM -SN BLSN OVC025
FM051700 25015G22KT 4SM BLSN BKN025
FM051900 26016G23KT P6SM SCT040
METAR KRWL 050253Z AUTO 23026G46KT 10SM FEW027 OVC090 M03/M08 A2996
RMK AO2 PK WND 23046/0247 SLP185 60000 T10331078 58002
METAR KRWL 050153Z AUTO 23027G39KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 M03/M08 A2997
RMK AO2 PK WND 23049/0126 SLP192 T10331083
METAR KRWL 050053Z AUTO 22020G32KT 9SM OVC110 M04/M08 A2996 RMK AO2
PK WND 23038/0017 SNB32E50 SLP187 P0000 T10391078
KLAR 042335Z 0500/0524 23014G22KT P6SM SCT250
FM050100 23014G23KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/28045KT
FM050800 23015G23KT P6SM BKN080
FM051500 26015G23KT 5SM -SN BKN080
FM051900 29015G23KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KLAR 050253Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM OVC090 M04/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25027/0155 SLP167 T10441100 53001
METAR KLAR 050153Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM BKN110 M05/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21035/0054 SLP174 T10501111
METAR KLAR 050053Z AUTO 23027G35KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2989 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22035/0053 SLP175 T10441106
KCYS 042335Z 0500/0524 30010KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/29045KT
FM050800 28016G26KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/30045KT
FM051500 27012G20KT P6SM BKN060
FM052000 31012G20KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KCYS 050253Z 26019G26KT 10SM SCT120 M01/M11 A2986 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26026/0251 SLP142 T10061106 58006 $
METAR KCYS 050153Z 21013G22KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
23026/0121 SLP164 T00001111 $
METAR KCYS 050053Z 24017G24KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
26027/0037 SLP168 T10111106 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/05/25 02:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...322/059
24000 FT MSL...322/058
22000 FT MSL...325/058
20000 FT MSL...319/054
19000 FT MSL...312/052
18000 FT MSL...302/053
17000 FT MSL...316/049
16000 FT MSL...311/045
15000 FT MSL...321/049
14000 FT MSL...317/043
13600 FT MSL...319/027
13000 FT MSL...316/042
12000 FT MSL...311/043
11300 FT MSL...308/029
11000 FT MSL...306/030
10000 FT MSL...294/029
10000 FT MSL...296/030
9000 FT MSL...318/032
8000 FT MSL...305/038
7000 FT MSL...304/032
6200 FT MSL...306/027
6000 FT MSL...304/026
6000 FT MSL...303/025
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/05/25 02:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...327/066
27000 FT MSL...330/066
26000 FT MSL...326/063
25000 FT MSL...324/060
24000 FT MSL...321/058
23000 FT MSL...319/055
22000 FT MSL...320/051
21000 FT MSL...316/049
20000 FT MSL...308/048
19000 FT MSL...303/045
18000 FT MSL...300/041
17000 FT MSL...295/039
16000 FT MSL...293/038
15000 FT MSL...297/054
14100 FT MSL...295/040
14000 FT MSL...276/041
13000 FT MSL...305/037
12300 FT MSL...302/041
12000 FT MSL...308/037
11000 FT MSL...304/042
10700 FT MSL...301/045
10000 FT MSL...291/047
9000 FT MSL...281/048
8000 FT MSL...269/045
7400 FT MSL...275/041
7100 FT MSL...262/040
7000 FT MSL...269/037
6600 FT MSL...262/031
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2300 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 400 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
More persistent snow is beginning to move into western Wyoming late
this afternoon. This has brought and will continue to bring IFR
conditions at KJAC this evening through most of Friday morning.
Confidence is lower on snow making it farther east, though there
will be occasional MVFR ceilings at KPNA and potentially KBPI
overnight. KRKS will continue to see a west wind through the period
with gusts generally over 20 knots. Conditions are expected to
improve at KJAC after 17Z Friday, though another push of snow is
expected late in the period. Frequent mountain obscurations are
expected through the period.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
Snow will have a more difficult time moving east of the Divide. The
primary impact from this system will be strong wind at KCOD. Gusts
will peak over 40 knots through this evening, dropping only slightly
overnight. Otherwise, terminals will remain VFR through most of
tonight. Cloud decks will lower around 12Z Friday, with MVFR
ceilings expected at KCOD, KCPR, and KWRL through the end of the
period. KCPR will have the best chance of light snow after sunrise
Friday and have included a PROB30 group to account for this.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2340 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 439 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
RWL continues to bounce between a BKN020 and clear skies this
evening with all other sites currently VFR. This will continue
with LAR seeing some light snow yet tonight and winds slowly
calming through the period. As this system winds down expect
dropping ceilings in the front range and NE panhandle through
staying above MVFR thresholds most likely (not guaranteed
however). Winds remaining west to northwest for all sites over
the next 24 hours and some scattered pockets of wind shear
mainly within the first 12 hours of the taf period.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 050255Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2988 RMK AO2
T10331081
METAR KIBM 050235Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2988 RMK AO2
T10311082
METAR KIBM 050215Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
T10261080
KSNY 042335Z 0500/0524 28010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM050500 27010G16KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/30038KT
FM051000 29011G18KT P6SM SCT200
FM051800 31015G22KT P6SM BKN045
METAR KSNY 050253Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10671106 58006
METAR KSNY 050153Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP176
T10721117
METAR KSNY 050053Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10221100
METAR KOGA 050255Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
T10511091
METAR KOGA 050235Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2991 RMK AO2
T10521094
METAR KOGA 050215Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2991 RMK AO2
T10561096
METAR KIML 050253Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10281083 50003
METAR KIML 050153Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP161
T10171072
METAR KIML 050053Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00001061
KMCK 042320Z 0500/0524 28010KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KMCK 050253Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP161
T10061028 56005
METAR KMCK 050153Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10061028
METAR KMCK 050053Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00001028
North Platte (KLNX) 12/05/25 02:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7000 FT MSL...286/021
5000 FT MSL...014/023
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2343 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 539 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 to early afternoon with wind speeds
around 10 to 15 kts and gust up to 25 kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 042320Z 0500/0524 25010KT P6SM SKC
FM051600 34013KT P6SM SCT130
METAR KGLD 050253Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10281044 58002
METAR KGLD 050153Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10221044
METAR KGLD 050053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10061033
KGCK 042342Z 0500/0524 19012KT P6SM BKN025
FM050200 21008KT P6SM FEW025
METAR KGCK 050254Z 18011KT 8SM CLR M03/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP184
T10281033 58015
METAR KGCK 050154Z 17006KT 8SM CLR M03/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP193
T10331033
METAR KGCK 050054Z 19008KT 10SM FEW014 M03/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP198
T10281033
METAR KLBL 050256Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP198
6//// T10221028 58007 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050156Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP207
T10281033 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050056Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP207
T10221022 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 050255Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3002 RMK AO2
T10101028
METAR KEHA 050235Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3003 RMK AO2
T10111029
METAR KEHA 050215Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
T10081024
Goodland (KGLD) 12/05/25 03:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...297/031
6000 FT MSL...313/014
5000 FT MSL...230/019
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/05/25 02:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11500 FT MSL...040/003
9600 FT MSL...047/003
8100 FT MSL...022/009
7000 FT MSL...004/003
6900 FT MSL...004/003
6000 FT MSL...233/004
5900 FT MSL...238/005
5000 FT MSL...262/007
4300 FT MSL...258/004
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2310 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 402 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are expected through the
period with ceilings generally above 7000ft. Winds are forecast
to start more from the southwest, become more westerly before
06Z, and then shift to be a bit from the northwest during the
day tomorrow. Keep an eye out for brief periods of low level
wind shear tonight as winds around 200-400ft are forecast to be
around 30 kts from the northwest.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0002 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 559 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
Early this evening, a narrow axis of stratus cloud in the 2000
to 3000 foot layer continued over southwest Kansas, including
over LBL, GCK, DDC, and HYS. The ceiling will gradually scatter
out as drier downslope westerly winds impinge on western Kansas
through the night. As a result all terminals will eventually
become VFR tonight which will continue through Friday.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB05KT P6SM FEW050
FM050600 22006KT 6SM BR OVC040
FM050900 26006KT 1SM BR BKN010
FM051600 29005KT P6SM FEW050
FM051800 35006KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KGUY 050253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP177
T10171033 58008
METAR KGUY 050153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10171028
METAR KGUY 050053Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10171033
KDHT 042320Z 0500/0524 23009KT P6SM FEW027
FM050600 22006KT 6SM BR OVC040
FM050900 26006KT 1SM BR BKN010
FM051300 28005KT 4SM BR FEW250
FM051600 35006KT P6SM FEW050
METAR KDHT 050253Z AUTO 26004KT 9SM CLR M04/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP189
I1001 I3001 T10391039 58005
METAR KDHT 050153Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP194
T10281028
METAR KDHT 050053Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP196
T10221028
Amarillo (KAMA) 12/05/25 02:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
6000 FT MSL...154/004
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2329 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 522 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
As of early this evening, latest satellite was seeing the current
cloud cover begin to push eastward off the Panhandles with all
terminals now reporting VFR conditions. However, these conditions
may not last as we get into the overnight hours with multiple
CAMS suggesting freezing fog may develop. At this time best
chances are currently present over KDHT and KGUY tonight with
around a 15 to 30% chance of seeing visibility drop below a half
mile through sunrise Friday. As for KAMA, the lack of meaningful
precipitation from yesterdays storms has weaken chances of fog
signficantly, but it still can`t be fully ruled out.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 042334Z 0500/0524 28010KT P6SM SKC
FM050100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM051100 08005KT P6SM SCT120
FM052100 28015G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 050253Z 28005KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP258 T10171044
50005
METAR KFMN 050153Z 27004KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP259 T10111039
METAR KFMN 050053Z 20003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP254 T10061044
METAR KLVS 050253Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP192
I3001 T10561083 51007 $
METAR KLVS 050153Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP190
I1001 T10441050 $
SPECI KLVS 050059Z AUTO 01007KT 3SM BR CLR M07/M07 A3002 RMK AO2
T10671067 $
METAR KRTN 050253Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP195
T10781094 53001
METAR KRTN 050153Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP192
T10671083
METAR KRTN 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP188
T10561067
METAR KCAO 050255Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10281039 58006
METAR KCAO 050155Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10221033
METAR KCAO 050055Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10221039
Albuquerque (KABX) 12/05/25 02:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...328/003
18000 FT MSL...019/003
17100 FT MSL...277/012
15000 FT MSL...278/011
14800 FT MSL...278/013
13000 FT MSL...288/006
12000 FT MSL...020/003
10000 FT MSL...291/013
8500 FT MSL...283/012
8000 FT MSL...305/014
6500 FT MSL...343/005
6300 FT MSL...349/011
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2357 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 438 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
A Center Weather Advisory for High Turb is in place along the
Sangre de Cristo Mts with dry northwest flow over the region.
Otherwise, the main focus tonight will be low probability
freezing fog in areas where snow melted today and sfc winds
decouple before sunrise. Chances are less than 5% areawide
with slightly better hints near KROW, KGUP, and the San Juan
Mts. Northwest winds will perk up again Friday along the east
slopes of the central mt chain with passing mid and high level
cloud cover.
* * * * * 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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