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NZUS99 KBOU 031409
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0705 MST Wednesday, December 3, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 031356Z AUTO 2SM -SN BR SCT008 OVC028 M02/M03 A3008 RMK
AO2 SLP191 P0003 T10171028 FZRANO $
SPECI KFNL 031346Z AUTO 2SM -SN BR FEW008 SCT023 OVC028 M02/M03 A3007
RMK AO2 VIS 1 3/4V3 P0002 FZRANO $
SPECI KFNL 031309Z AUTO 2 1/2SM -SN BR OVC016 M02/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 031356Z AUTO 30005KT 5SM -SN BR M02/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP213
P0000 T10221028 FZRANO $
SPECI KGXY 031334Z AUTO 28004KT 3SM -SN BR M02/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 P0000
FZRANO $
SPECI KGXY 031325Z AUTO 32003KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR M02/M03 A3007 RMK AO2
P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 031355Z AUTO 33003KT 1SM SN OVC005 M01/M01 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM SN OVC005 M01/M01 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM SN OVC007 M01/M01 A3004 RMK
AO2
METAR KEIK 031355Z AUTO 35003KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR FEW005 OVC022 M02/M02
A3005 RMK AO2 P0001 T10181018
METAR KEIK 031335Z AUTO 36004KT 2SM -SN BR FEW005 OVC024 M02/M02 A3004
RMK AO2 P0000 T10181018
METAR KEIK 031315Z AUTO 02004KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR BKN005 OVC027 M02/M02
A3004 RMK AO2 P0000 T10201020
KBJC 031133Z 0312/0412 36007KT 2SM -SN BR BKN006 OVC010
TEMPO 0312/0316 1SM -SN BR VV004
FM031900 03008KT 2SM -SN BR SCT008 OVC014
FM032200 06006KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN020 OVC040
TEMPO 0322/0324 3SM -SN BR
FM040300 14007KT P6SM FEW008 BKN020
FM040600 21006KT P6SM FEW008
METAR KBJC 031345Z 01009KT 3/4SM SN OVC002 M02/M03 A3005
METAR KBJC 031245Z 01009KT 3/4SM SN OVC002 M02/M02 A3003
METAR KBJC 031235Z AUTO 36007KT 1 3/4SM -SN OVC004 M01/M02 A3001 RMK
AO2
KDEN 031256Z 0313/0418 04007KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR SCT007 BKN014 OVC035
TEMPO 0313/0316 3/4SM -SN VV003
FM031800 03011KT 3SM -SN BR SCT008 BKN020 OVC035
FM032200 04007KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN024 OVC040
TEMPO 0322/0401 3SM -SN BR
FM040200 15006KT P6SM FEW008 BKN028
FM040600 19006KT P6SM VCFG SCT004
FM041500 21010KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KDEN 031353Z 02005KT 1 1/4SM R35L/5000VP6000FT -SN BR BKN011
OVC015 M03/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 1 1/2 SLP177 P0004
T10281033 $
SPECI KDEN 031333Z 02005KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR FEW004 BKN014 OVC019 M03/M03
A3003 RMK AO2 TWR VIS 1 1/2 P0003 T10281033 $
SPECI KDEN 031300Z 01006KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC014 M03/M03 A3003
RMK AO2 TWR VIS 1 1/2 P0001 T10281033 $
KBKF 031340Z 0313/0415 04009KT 2000 -SN BR BKN006 BKN011
OVC022 620606 QNH3000INS
BECMG 0315/0316 VRB06KT 8000 -SN OVC008 620209 QNH3004INS
BECMG 0406/0407 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT010 BKN025 QNH3018INS
TXM02/0320Z TNM13/0404Z
METAR KBKF 031358Z 03004KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR BKN004 BKN010 OVC020 M02/M03
A3002 RMK AO2A SLP166 P0002 T10241034
SPECI KBKF 031334Z 03005KT 3SM -SN BR BKN005 BKN011 OVC021 M02/M03
A3001 RMK AO2A SLP163
METAR KBKF 031258Z 03005KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR BKN006 BKN011 OVC022 M02/M03
A3000 RMK AO2A SLP159 P0004 T10211031
KAPA 031133Z 0312/0412 03007KT 2SM -SN BR SCT006 OVC012
TEMPO 0312/0316 1SM -SN BR BKN006
FM032000 02010KT 3SM -SN BR BKN008 OVC014
FM032300 04007KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN020 OVC040
TEMPO 0323/0402 3SM -SN BR
FM040300 15006KT P6SM FEW008 BKN024
FM040600 19006KT P6SM FEW008
METAR KAPA 031353Z 03004KT 1SM -SN BR BKN004 BKN007 OVC014 M03/M04 A3002
RMK AO2 TWR VIS 2 SLP186 P0003 T10281039
SPECI KAPA 031330Z 03005KT 1SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC009 M03/M03 A3001 RMK
AO2 TWR VIS 2 P0003 T10281033
SPECI KAPA 031322Z 03004KT 1SM -SN BR SCT004 OVC009 M03/M03 A3001 RMK
AO2 TWR VIS 2 P0002 T10281033
METAR KMNH 031355Z AUTO 03005KT 1 1/4SM -SN SCT005 OVC009 M04/M05 A3000
RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KMNH 031335Z AUTO 01003KT 1 1/4SM -SN OVC013 M04/M05 A3000 RMK
AO2 P0001
METAR KMNH 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/2SM -SN SCT005 OVC013 M04/M04 A2999
RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 031355Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC033 M02/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 031335Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM OVC032 M01/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 031315Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM OVC032 M01/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 031355Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM OVC037 M02/M03 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC035 M01/M03 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC035 M01/M03 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 031353Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM OVC019 M02/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP201
T10221039
SPECI KAKO 031318Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM OVC015 M02/M04 A3003 RMK AO2
T10171039
METAR KAKO 031253Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM OVC012 M02/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP183
T10171039
METAR KLIC 031355Z AUTO 01005KT 4SM -SN BR OVC013 M03/M04 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP178 P0001 T10281039
SPECI KLIC 031329Z AUTO 36006KT 4SM -SN BR OVC013 M02/M04 A3002 RMK AO2
P0001 T10221039
SPECI KLIC 031318Z AUTO 03007KT 3SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC027 M02/M04 A3001
RMK AO2 P0001 T10221044
METAR KHEQ 031355Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN021 00/M02 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 031335Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM BKN021 M01/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 031315Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM BKN019 M01/M03 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 031354Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM OVC023 00/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 031334Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM OVC023 M01/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 031314Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM OVC023 M01/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 031355Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN025 M03/M04 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 031315Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 031353Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM FEW110 M04/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP192
T10391050
METAR KITR 031253Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM FEW013 OVC100 M03/M04 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP175 T10281044
METAR KITR 031153Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM FEW110 M03/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10281050 10017 21028 53008
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/03/2025
Fort Collins - 07:07:04 MST / 16:33:31 MST
Denver - 07:04:15 MST / 16:35:29 MST
Sterling - 06:59:55 MST / 16:25:49 MST
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 12/03/25 13:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...244/029
19000 FT MSL...252/023
18000 FT MSL...251/019
17000 FT MSL...242/018
16700 FT MSL...240/018
16000 FT MSL...231/013
15000 FT MSL...197/006
14500 FT MSL...172/005
14000 FT MSL...123/004
13000 FT MSL...086/003
12700 FT MSL...074/004
12000 FT MSL...076/006
11200 FT MSL...088/006
11000 FT MSL...088/006
10000 FT MSL...083/005
10000 FT MSL...081/005
9000 FT MSL...059/004
8900 FT MSL...057/004
8100 FT MSL...045/010
8000 FT MSL...046/010
7200 FT MSL...041/014
7000 FT MSL...042/016
6600 FT MSL...036/013
6100 FT MSL...040/011
6000 FT MSL...049/010
5900 FT MSL...052/010
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1145 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/...
Issued at 445 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
Light snow and IFR conditions will persist through at least 18Z,
only to slowly diminish from north to south and a gradual
improvement to MVFR conditions 20Z-01Z. A few flurries could
linger past 01Z, mainly at KAPA where the snow will be last to
diminish as the storm system moves away and drier air arrives from
the north. Total accumulations are most likely to be ~3" at KDEN,
and 4-6" at KBJC and KAPA. Skies will clear after about 06Z
Thursday. However, there will be a chance of fog development
(about 30% at KDEN) as the southerly drainage winds will be
initially light. The highest threat would be just north and
northwest of KDEN and in the South Platte River Valley, so for now
will mention an extended period of VCFG starting about 06Z. By
12Z-15Z, sufficient drainage wind should take main fog threat even
farther north and away from the Denver area TAF sites. KBJC and
KAPA have a much lower threat to start with (10%).
Winds should stay mostly N/NE at 10 kts or less through 22Z,
before becoming light and variable or more likely southeasterly by
01Z-03Z. An eventual turn to the south toward 06Z will help rid
the TAF sites of lingering low clouds, but will have to monitor
that fog threat at KDEN.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 031355Z AUTO 04006KT 1/2SM SN OVC001 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 031335Z AUTO 06004KT 1/2SM SN OVC001 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 031315Z AUTO 11003KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2993 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 031352Z 00000KT 1 1/8SM -SN BR BKN003 OVC009 M02/M03 A2997
RMK AO2A VIS 1 1/8V2 SLP162
SPECI KAFF 031352Z COR 00000KT 1 1/8SM -SN BR BKN003 OVC009 M02/M03
A2997 RMK AO2A SLP162 COR 1355
SPECI KAFF 031352Z 00000KT 1 1/8SM -SN BR BKN003 OVC009 M02/M03 A2997
RMK AO2A VIS 1 1/8V2 SLP162
KCOS 031216Z 0312/0412 VRB06KT 4SM -SN BR OVC030 PROB30 0312/0316
1SM -SN BR BKN012
FM031600 02009KT 2SM -SN BR OVC010 PROB30 0316/0320 1/2SM SN
FZFG OVC006
FM040200 04005KT 1SM BR OVC011
FM040700 14005KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC015
FM041100 17006KT 2SM BR OVC015
METAR KCOS 031354Z 05003KT 2SM -SN BR BKN005 OVC025 M02/M03 A3000 RMK
AO2 SLP179 P0001 T10221028 PNO
METAR KCOS 031254Z 03003KT 3SM -SN BR SCT005 BKN025 M02/M03 A2999 RMK
AO2 SLP175 P0000 T10171028 PNO
METAR KCOS 031154Z 04003KT 3SM -SN BR BKN025 OVC040 M02/M03 A2996 RMK
AO2 SLP163 P0000 60002 70004 4/001 T10171028 10011 21017
53004 PNO
METAR KFLY 031355Z AUTO 04003KT 2SM -SN OVC016 M03/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
T10301039
METAR KFLY 031335Z AUTO 03004KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC016 M03/M04 A3000 RMK
AO2 T10301038
METAR KFLY 031315Z AUTO 03005KT 5SM -SN OVC020 M03/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
T10301039
KFCS 0312/0418 04009KT 2400 -SN BR OVC005 620059 QNH2994INS
BECMG 0315/0316 14009KT 1600 SN OVC003 620039 QNH3001INS
TEMPO 0317/0321 04010G15KT
BECMG 0322/0323 06009KT 2400 -SN OVC005 620059 QNH3007INS
BECMG 0402/0403 08009KT 3200 -SN OVC009 620099 QNH3016INS
BECMG 0406/0407 19006KT 9999 NSW OVC010 620104 QNH3014INS
BECMG 0413/0414 28009KT 9999 BKN030 620302 QNH3006INS
TXM01/0322Z TNM03/0314Z
METAR KFCS 031355Z 04003KT 2 1/2SM -SN BKN003 M01/M02 A2998 RMK AO2A
VIS 2 1/2V3 SLP182 P0001 T10101023 $
SPECI KFCS 031330Z 03003KT 4SM -SN BR BKN004 OVC019 M01/M02 A2998 RMK
AO2A SLP182 $
METAR KFCS 031255Z 00000KT 6SM -SN BR BKN006 BKN022 OVC027 M01/M02
A2997 RMK AO2A CIG 006V022 BKN006 V SCT SLP179 P0003
T10091022 $
KPUB 031219Z 0312/0412 02007KT 5SM -SHSN BR SCT030 BKN050 PROB30
0312/0316 1SM -SN BR BKN020
FM031600 04008KT 1SM -SN BR OVC015 PROB30 0316/0322 1/2SM SN
FZFG OVC008
FM040000 07006KT 1SM -SN BR OVC010
FM040800 09003KT 2SM BR OVC007
FM040900 07003KT 4SM BR OVC007
FM041000 30003KT 4SM BR OVC015
METAR KPUB 031353Z 08005KT 4SM -SN BR FEW023 BKN034 OVC060 01/M01 A3000
RMK AO2 SLP170 P0001 T00061006
METAR KPUB 031253Z AUTO 03008KT 9SM -SN OVC060 01/00 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP162 P0000 T00060000
SPECI KPUB 031202Z AUTO 02008KT 7SM -SN SCT030 OVC060 01/00 A2998 RMK
AO2 P0000 T00060000
METAR KTAD 031354Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC038 00/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00001044
METAR KTAD 031254Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM OVC033 00/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00001056
METAR KTAD 031154Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC036 M01/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP126
T10061061 10028 21017 52006
METAR KLAA 031353Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM FEW060 OVC080 02/M03 A3004 RMK
AO2 SLP176 T00221028
METAR KLAA 031253Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM OVC090 02/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00221033
METAR KLAA 031153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC085 03/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00281033 10056 20022 53015
METAR KSPD 031356Z AUTO 01012KT 01/M04 A2999 RMK AO1 SLP157 T00111044
METAR KSPD 031256Z AUTO 36011KT 01/M04 A2995 RMK AO1 SLP143 T00111044
METAR KSPD 031156Z AUTO 01011KT 01/M05 A2994 RMK AO1 SLP129 T00111050
10022 21006 53016
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/03/2025
Burlington - 06:52:18 MST / 16:25:55 MST
Pueblo - 06:58:48 MST / 16:38:11 MST
Lamar - 06:50:19 MST / 16:30:40 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 12/03/25 13:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...260/047
21000 FT MSL...254/040
19000 FT MSL...236/037
18000 FT MSL...230/022
17000 FT MSL...241/017
16600 FT MSL...267/016
16000 FT MSL...262/013
15000 FT MSL...261/014
14200 FT MSL...250/013
14000 FT MSL...252/014
13000 FT MSL...225/007
12400 FT MSL...201/006
12000 FT MSL...177/005
11000 FT MSL...153/007
10800 FT MSL...153/007
10000 FT MSL...157/007
9600 FT MSL...153/007
9000 FT MSL...134/008
8600 FT MSL...129/008
8000 FT MSL...110/009
7700 FT MSL...107/009
7000 FT MSL...080/010
7000 FT MSL...084/010
6400 FT MSL...066/012
6000 FT MSL...055/016
5900 FT MSL...052/017
5700 FT MSL...050/017
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1131 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 426 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
Lots of low clouds and snow expected at the 3 taf sites, KPUB,
KCOS and KALS through pretty much the entire forecast period.
Anticipate predominant IFR conditions due to low cigs and snow.
At times the snow will be light but periods of moderate to heavy
snow are likely, especially this morning into the afternoon
time period. This will cause runways to be slushy/snowpacked at
times during heavier periods of snow. Snow may let up later
this evening but expect low cigs to continue.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KCAG 031402Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC013 M04/M04 A2996 RMK
AO2 P0000 T10391044
METAR KCAG 031353Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -SN BR VV013 M03/M04 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP179 P0004 T10331044
SPECI KCAG 031346Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM -SN BR VV012 M03/M04 A2996 RMK AO2
P0003 T10331044
METAR KHDN 031356Z AUTO 23003KT 7SM -SN FEW016 BKN037 OVC046 M05/M06
A2996 RMK AO2 SLP175 P0000 T10501056 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 031345Z AUTO 22003KT 8SM -SN SCT014 SCT027 OVC046 M05/M06
A2996 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 031338Z AUTO 22004KT 3SM -SN BR BKN014 BKN027 OVC046 M05/M06
A2996 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM OVC013 M05/M05 A2992 RMK AO1
T10471047
METAR KSBS 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM OVC010 M05/M05 A2992 RMK AO1 T10471047
METAR KSBS 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM OVC010 M05/M05 A2992 RMK AO1 T10471047
METAR KC07 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM SN OVC004 A2990 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KC07 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN SCT006 OVC030 A2990 RMK
AO2 P0001
METAR KC07 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/2SM -SN BKN004 BKN016 OVC048 A2990
RMK AO2
METAR K33V 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BKN008 OVC016 M06/M07 A2993 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM OVC006 M06/M07 A2992 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 031315Z AUTO 31003KT 1SM OVC006 M06/M07 A2992 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 031353Z AUTO 02003KT 7SM -SN OVC014 M04/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
SLP165 P0000 T10441050
SPECI KEEO 031351Z AUTO 01003KT 6SM -SN BR OVC014 M04/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
P0000
SPECI KEEO 031336Z AUTO 04003KT 3SM -SN BR OVC015 M04/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
P0000 T10441050
METAR K20V 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -SN SCT018 BKN027 OVC033 M06/M07
A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BKN012 BKN019 OVC031 M06/M07
A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM -SN OVC012 M06/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT045 SCT050 OVC060 M06/M07 A2995
RMK AO2 T10651075
METAR KGNB 031335Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 M06/M07 A2995 RMK
AO2 T10651075
METAR KGNB 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 M06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 T10651075
METAR K0CO 031355Z AUTO 13032G37KT 1/4SM -SN OVC002 M15/M16 A2986 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 031335Z AUTO 12032G37KT 1/4SM +SN OVC002 M15/M16 A2985 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 031315Z AUTO 13032G38KT 1/4SM +SN OVC002 M15/M16 A2985 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 031354Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM BKN008 OVC013 M12/M13 A2992 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 031330Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM OVC022 M12/M13 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BKN019 OVC024 M12/M13 A2991 RMK
AO2
KGJT 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT 5SM -SHSN BR SCT030 BKN040 OVC070
TEMPO 0312/0316 3SM -SHSN OVC015
FM031600 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN030 OVC050
FM031800 31005KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 0318/0322 4SM -SHSN
BKN025
FM040100 36005KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KGJT 031353Z 00000KT 8SM OVC050 M02/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SNB13E22
SLP167 P0000 T10221028
METAR KGJT 031253Z 00000KT 7SM OVC040 M02/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 SNE35 SLP161
P0000 T10171022
METAR KGJT 031153Z AUTO 05004KT 5SM -SN BR OVC044 M02/M03 A2995 RMK
AO2 SLP157 P0000 60003 70008 T10221028 11011 21028 55001
KRIL 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT 3SM -SHSN BKN045 OVC070
TEMPO 0312/0314 4SM -SHSN OVC007
FM031400 VRB02KT P6SM BKN015 OVC040
FM031800 30007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN040 PROB30 0318/0322 4SM
-SHSN
BKN035 BKN040
FM032200 32005KT P6SM SCT035 OVC050 PROB30 0322/0402
4SM -SHSN
BKN030 OVC040
FM040600 VRB02KT P6SM OVC070
METAR KRIL 031353Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -SN OVC055 M03/M04 A2997 RMK AO2
SLP177 P0000 T10331044
METAR KRIL 031253Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -SN BR FEW034 OVC049 M03/M04 A2996
RMK AO2 SLP171 P0000 T10331039
METAR KRIL 031153Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -SN BR BKN038 OVC055 M03/M04 A2995
RMK AO2 SLP166 P0000 60004 70008 T10331039 11028 21033 53001
METAR K5SM 031351Z AUTO 7SM -SN BKN003 OVC010 M10/M12 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 031331Z AUTO 10SM -SN OVC003 M10/M11 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 031311Z AUTO 3SM -SN OVC003 M10/M11 A2993 RMK AO2
KEGE 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT 4SM -SHSN SCT008 BKN015 OVC040
TEMPO 0312/0316 2SM -SHSN OVC010
FM031600 00000KT 3SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC035
FM031800 32005KT 6SM -SHSN BR BKN020 OVC040
FM040000 09005KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040
FM040300 VRB02KT P6SM BKN040 BKN060
METAR KEGE 031356Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -SN BR FEW020 SCT034 OVC044 M03/M04
A2997 RMK AO2 SLP171 P0000 T10331044 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 031256Z AUTO 15003KT 4SM -SN BR BKN019 OVC036 M04/M05 A2996
RMK AO2 SLP165 P0000 T10391050 FZRANO $
SPECI KEGE 031214Z AUTO 08003KT 9SM -SN BKN019 OVC060 M04/M05 A2994 RMK
AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
KASE 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT P6SM BKN070 OVC100
TEMPO 0312/0315 4SM -SHSN OVC040
FM031500 00000KT 3SM -SHSN BKN020 BKN050
FM031800 32005KT 2SM -SHSN BR BKN020 OVC040
FM032300 32005KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 OVC040
FM040200 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035 BKN050 PROB30 0402/0406 4SM
-SHSN
OVC026
FM040600 19004KT P6SM BKN050 OVC100
METAR KASE 031353Z 19006KT 10SM BKN060 OVC095 M09/M11 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP151 T10941111
METAR KASE 031253Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM BKN048 OVC100 M09/M12 A2990 RMK AO2
SLP147 T10941117
METAR KASE 031153Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM FEW065 SCT100 M11/M13 A2989 RMK AO2
SLP145 60000 70002 T11111128 11072 21117 55003
METAR KLXV 031353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC007 M09/M11 A2991 RMK AO2 SNE18
SLP126 P0000 T10891106
SPECI KLXV 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC007 M09/M11 A2991 RMK AO2 SNE18
CIG 007V010 P0000 T10941111
METAR KLXV 031253Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM -SN BR OVC010 M09/M11 A2990 RMK AO2
SNB41 SLP120 P0000 T10891106
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/03/2025
Rangely - 07:20:33 MST / 16:49:43 MST
Grand Junction - 07:16:49 MST / 16:51:39 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:13:51 MST / 16:40:45 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/03/25 13:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...335/005
12500 FT MSL...332/005
12000 FT MSL...327/005
11800 FT MSL...324/005
11100 FT MSL...327/006
11000 FT MSL...325/006
10400 FT MSL...316/006
10300 FT MSL...326/006
10100 FT MSL...315/006
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1148 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 440 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
Widespread IFR conditions will prevail this morning and into the
afternoon as a winter storm works through the region. Ceilings
will improve northwest to southeast this afternoon, with areas
north of I-70 clearing out this evening. Mountain terminals will
continue to deal with breakpoint conditions through the evening
hours and into Thursday morning. Winds remain light through the
period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN036 OVC060 M03/M04 A2998 RMK
AO2 T10271036 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 OVC060 M02/M03 A2997 RMK
AO2 T10251035 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC060 M02/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 T10231031
PWINO
KMTJ 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB04KT 4SM -SHSN OVC060
TEMPO 0312/0316 1SM -SHSN OVC004
FM031600 VRB04KT 3SM -SHSN BKN008 OVC025
FM031800 VRB03KT 4SM -SHSN BR BKN010 OVC025
FM032100 VRB04KT P6SM OVC025 PROB30 0321/0324 4SM -SHSN
OVC015
FM040000 VRB03KT P6SM BKN015 OVC025 PROB30 0400/0406
4SM -SHSN
OVC008
METAR KMTJ 031353Z AUTO 28004KT 5SM BR OVC006 M03/M04 A2995 RMK AO2
SNB08E30 SLP154 P0000 T10281039
SPECI KMTJ 031332Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC006 M03/M03 A2994 RMK AO2
SNB08E30 P0000 T10281033
SPECI KMTJ 031319Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -SN BR OVC007 M03/M04 A2994 RMK AO2
SNB08 P0000 T10331039
METAR KGUC 031356Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR BKN029 BKN038 OVC045
M07/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 VIS 1 3/4V5 SLP181 P0000 T10721083
FZRANO $
SPECI KGUC 031340Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -SN BR FEW025 SCT032 OVC042 M07/M08
A2992 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
SPECI KGUC 031316Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -SN BR BKN020 OVC027 M07/M08 A2992
RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC002 M06/M07 A2990 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM -SN OVC002 M06/M07 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN OVC002 M06/M07 A2990 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 1 3/4SM -SN OVC010 M03/M05 A2992 RMK
AO2 T10351048
METAR KAEJ 031335Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC010 M03/M05 A2993 RMK
AO2 T10351050
METAR KAEJ 031315Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/2SM -SN OVC008 M04/M05 A2992 RMK
AO2 T10361050
METAR KANK 031355Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW013 BKN042 OVC055 M03/M04 A2992
RMK AO2 SNE1325 P0000 T10341040 $
METAR KANK 031335Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM FEW013 SCT020 SCT029 OVC043 M03/M04
A2991 RMK AO2 SNE1325 FEW V SCT P0000 T10331039 $
METAR KANK 031315Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM -SN FEW010 SCT020 BKN029 OVC034
M03/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 FEW V SCT P0000 T10331038 $
METAR KMYP 031355Z AUTO 09006KT M11/M12 A2997 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 031335Z AUTO 08006KT M10/M12 A2997 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 031315Z AUTO 09005KT M10/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB04KT 3SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC030
TEMPO 0312/0316 1/2SM -SHSN FZFG OVC005
FM031900 VRB04KT 1/2SM SN FG BKN005
FM040100 VRB04KT P6SM BKN025 BKN030 PROB30 0401/0406 4SM
-SHSN
OVC015
FM040600 14004KT P6SM SCT015 BKN030
METAR KTEX 031355Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN OVC024 M06/M06 A2989 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 031335Z AUTO 28004KT 2 1/2SM -SN SCT020 OVC028 M06/M06 A2989
RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 031315Z AUTO 27005KT 1 3/4SM -SN BKN014 OVC021 M06/M06 A2989
RMK AO2
METAR K04V 031355Z AUTO 10SM -SN SCT041 BKN049 OVC055 M04/M05 A2992 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 031335Z AUTO 5SM -SN SCT018 SCT037 OVC044 M05/M05 A2994
RMK AO2
METAR K04V 031315Z AUTO 3SM -SN BKN018 OVC037 M04/M04 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 031353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 BKN060 OVC080 M02/M02 A2991
RMK AO2 SNE00 SLP129 P0000 T10171022
METAR KCEZ 031253Z AUTO 05003KT 6SM -SN BR SCT049 BKN070 OVC110 M02/M02
A2990 RMK AO2 SLP126 P0001 T10171022
SPECI KCEZ 031241Z AUTO 07003KT 4SM -SN BR FEW006 BKN049 OVC070 M01/M02
A2990 RMK AO2 P0001 T10111017
KDRO 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT 4SM -SHSN OVC025
TEMPO 0312/0316 1/2SM -SHSN FG OVC010
FM031600 VRB03KT 3SM -SHSN BKN010 OVC030
FM032200 21005KT P6SM OVC015 PROB30 0322/0404 4SM -SHSN
OVC008
FM040400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN010 OVC025 PROB30 0404/0407
4SM -SHSN
OVC008
SPECI KDRO 031400Z AUTO 07003KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC029 M02/M02 A2991 RMK
AO2 P0001 T10171022
METAR KDRO 031353Z AUTO 08003KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR OVC035 M02/M02 A2991 RMK
AO2 SLP153 P0000 T10171022
SPECI KDRO 031349Z AUTO 09004KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR OVC034 M02/M02 A2991 RMK
AO2 P0000
METAR KPSO 031355Z AUTO 03003KT 1SM -SN BR BKN007 BKN012 OVC019 M03/M04
A2992 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KPSO 031335Z AUTO 06002KT 1SM -SN BR OVC017 M03/M04 A2992 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 031315Z AUTO 05002KT 3/4SM -SN BR SCT003 BKN033 OVC041 M03/M03
A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 031355Z AUTO 21008KT 160V230 1/2SM FZFG BKN001 OVC007 M11/M11
A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 031335Z AUTO 1/2SM FZFG OVC001 M11/M11 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 031315Z AUTO 1/4SM SN OVC001 M10/M11 A2991 RMK AO2
KALS 031125Z 0312/0412 00000KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
FM031600 15007KT 1SM -SN BR OVC012
FM032300 10012KT 3/4SM -SN BR OVC008
FM040600 10006KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC015
FM040900 VRB04KT 2SM -SHSN BR OVC015
FM041000 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC015
METAR KALS 031352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC070 M04/M06 A2990 RMK
AO2 SLP138 T10441056
METAR KALS 031252Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN110 M05/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP126
T10501067
METAR KALS 031152Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM OVC100 M05/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP125
I1000 I6000 T10501067 11033 21067 55001
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/03/2025
Vail - 07:09:35 MST / 16:41:19 MST
Durango - 07:09:12 MST / 16:53:47 MST
Alamosa - 07:01:42 MST / 16:45:19 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/03/25 13:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...335/005
12500 FT MSL...332/005
12000 FT MSL...327/005
11800 FT MSL...324/005
11100 FT MSL...327/006
11000 FT MSL...325/006
10400 FT MSL...316/006
10300 FT MSL...326/006
10100 FT MSL...315/006
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1148 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 440 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
Widespread IFR conditions will prevail this morning and into the
afternoon as a winter storm works through the region. Ceilings
will improve northwest to southeast this afternoon, with areas
north of I-70 clearing out this evening. Mountain terminals will
continue to deal with breakpoint conditions through the evening
hours and into Thursday morning. Winds remain light through the
period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 031120Z 0312/0412 VRB05KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
FM031800 33007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 0319/0323 6SM
-SHRASN BKN040
FM040200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 031353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP130
T00281039 $
METAR KPGA 031253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 03/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00331033 $
METAR KPGA 031153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 03/M03 A2989 RMK
AO2 SLP114 T00331028 10044 20033 50001 $
METAR KRQE 031353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC046 M01/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SNB06E22
SLP104 P0000 T10061033 $
METAR KRQE 031253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC048 01/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP099
T00061056 $
METAR KRQE 031153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 M02/M06 A2988 RMK
AO2 SLP090 60001 70001 T10171061 10006 21033 56009 $
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/03/25 13:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...243/081
23000 FT MSL...242/076
22000 FT MSL...246/080
21000 FT MSL...241/077
20000 FT MSL...244/069
19000 FT MSL...247/060
18700 FT MSL...239/060
18000 FT MSL...249/058
17000 FT MSL...250/056
16000 FT MSL...254/056
15000 FT MSL...248/063
14000 FT MSL...253/034
13100 FT MSL...231/020
12000 FT MSL...251/024
11900 FT MSL...240/033
10000 FT MSL...328/002
10000 FT MSL...309/002
9300 FT MSL...306/001
9000 FT MSL...317/004
8600 FT MSL...329/002
8000 FT MSL...216/018
7900 FT MSL...226/017
7500 FT MSL...215/020
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1105 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION...Wednesday 03/12Z through Thursday 04/12Z...Through
18Z - Scattered -SHRA/-SHSN developing north of a KFLG-KRQE line.
Areas of MVFR and localized IFR in showers. 18Z-03Z - Scattered
mainly -SHSN along and NE of a KGCN-KSEZ-KSOW line, with areas
MVFR and localized IFR. Improving conditions after 03Z with mostly
VFR conditions. Look for west through north-northeast winds 5- 15
kts 18Z-02Z, and light and variable winds otherwise. Breezy northeast
winds 10-20 kts may develop overnight in downslope areas south of
the Mogollon Rim.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 04/12Z through Saturday 06/12Z...VFR conditions
expected. Mostly light winds (10 kts or less) forecast through the
period.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 031120Z 0312/0418 33005KT P6SM SCT010 BKN025
FM031400 34004KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
FM031800 33007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM040300 16005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 031354Z 31007KT 10SM FEW006 BKN010 OVC050 02/00 A3005 RMK
AO2 CIG 008V012 SLP180 T00170000 $
SPECI KSLC 031347Z 32005KT 10SM FEW006 BKN010 OVC050 01/00 A3005 RMK AO2
T00110000 $
SPECI KSLC 031310Z 35006KT 10SM FEW008 BKN032 BKN075 02/00 A3004 RMK AO2
T00170000 $
KVEL 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT P6SM BKN020 OVC030
TEMPO 0312/0316 4SM -SHSN OVC020
FM031600 01005KT P6SM BKN040 OVC060 PROB30 0316/0318 4SM
-SHSN
OVC030
FM032000 03009KT P6SM SCT050 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KVEL 031353Z AUTO A2999 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO TSNO $
METAR KVEL 031253Z AUTO A2997 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO TSNO $
METAR KVEL 031153Z AUTO A2995 RMK AO2 SLPNO 52003 PWINO FZRANO TSNO
$
METAR KPUC 031353Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC060 M03/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP182
T10281033
SPECI KPUC 031317Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR FEW002 OVC038 M03/M03 A2995 RMK
AO2 T10281033
SPECI KPUC 031312Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC036 M03/M03 A2995 RMK AO2
T10281033
KCNY 031139Z 0312/0412 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 OVC020
TEMPO 0312/0316 4SM -SHSN OVC015
FM031800 36005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060
FM032300 36006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM040600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 031353Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN026 OVC075 M01/M01 A2995 RMK AO2
SLP158 T10061011
SPECI KCNY 031338Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN024 OVC075 M01/M01 A2995 RMK AO2
T10061011
SPECI KCNY 031326Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT023 OVC070 M01/M01 A2995 RMK AO2
T10061011
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/03/25 13:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15400 FT MSL...076/007
13000 FT MSL...305/006
12100 FT MSL...041/008
11000 FT MSL...025/013
9000 FT MSL...350/002
9000 FT MSL...033/002
8200 FT MSL...008/002
8000 FT MSL...316/003
7500 FT MSL...019/002
6900 FT MSL...316/003
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1101 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...IFR CIGS gradually improve through the morning,
moving into VFR conditions by late morning (roughly between 16-18z).
Clearing skies and dry conditions are expected through the remainder
of the day through the end of the TAF period. Generally light
northerly winds persist through around 04-06z this evening,
transitioning to the southeast thereafter. There is a 20% chance
northerly winds persist at the terminal into early Thursday morning.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Low CIGS will continue across
northern Utah and southwest Wyoming terminals this morning before
gradually clearing from late morning into the afternoon. For
southern Utah terminals, expect gradually lowering CIGS this morning
as a cold front tracks through the region, with MVFR and brief IFR
conditions possible. Snow showers accompanying this front will
impact most central and southern Utah terminals between 12-18z.
Northerly winds persist for most regional terminals today, with
gusty winds across southwest Utah terminals this afternoon.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 031120Z 0312/0412 04009KT P6SM SCT015 BKN025
PROB30 0312/0314 2SM -SN BKN005
FM031600 05012KT P6SM SCT010 BKN040
FM040400 14005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 031353Z AUTO 01009KT 4SM -SN BR OVC003 M05/M06 A3000 RMK AO2
SNE15B39 SLP190 P0000 T10501056
SPECI KEVW 031326Z AUTO 02007KT 7SM OVC002 M05/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SNE15
P0000 T10501056
SPECI KEVW 031318Z AUTO 02008KT 7SM OVC004 M05/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SNE15
CIG 002V006 P0000 T10501056 $
KRKS 031120Z 0312/0412 07010KT 6SM -SN BR BKN014 OVC035
TEMPO 0312/0314 3SM -SN BR BKN020
FM031400 05018KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080
FM032000 05008KT P6SM SCT080
FM040100 24008KT P6SM FEW040 SCT200
METAR KRKS 031354Z AUTO 05014KT 10SM FEW014 OVC070 M05/M07 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP201 T10501072
METAR KRKS 031254Z AUTO 03015KT 10SM OVC060 M05/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP189
T10501072
METAR KRKS 031154Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM FEW015 SCT045 OVC060 M04/M07 A2998
RMK AO2 SNE40 SLP178 P0000 60000 T10441067 11039 21056 53007
KRWL 031123Z 0312/0412 VRB06KT 3SM -SN BKN015
FM031500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025
FM031800 03008KT P6SM BKN025
FM032000 02008KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KRWL 031353Z AUTO 04008KT 3SM -SN BR FEW018 OVC043 M05/M06 A3001
RMK AO2 SLP191 P0000 T10501061
SPECI KRWL 031321Z AUTO 03007KT 3SM -SN BR SCT009 SCT015 OVC040 M05/M06
A3000 RMK AO2 P0000 T10501061
SPECI KRWL 031315Z AUTO 03006KT 3SM -SN BR SCT009 BKN013 OVC034 M05/M06
A3000 RMK AO2 P0000 T10501061
KLAR 031123Z 0312/0412 VRB06KT 2SM -SN OVC015
FM031800 04008KT 5SM BR BKN020
FM032000 03008KT P6SM BKN025
FM032300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN035
SPECI KLAR 031404Z AUTO 31003KT 1SM -SN BR VV014 M06/M08 A2999 RMK AO2
P0001 T10611078
METAR KLAR 031353Z AUTO 02003KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC016 M06/M08 A2998 RMK
AO2 SLP183 P0001 T10611078
SPECI KLAR 031330Z AUTO 04003KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC016 M06/M08 A2997 RMK
AO2 P0001 T10611078
KCYS 031123Z 0312/0412 01010KT 2SM -SN OVC008
FM031800 02010KT 5SM BR BKN025
FM032000 01010KT P6SM BKN025
FM040000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN050
SPECI KCYS 031402Z 02005KT 3SM -SN BR OVC026 M04/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 P0000
T10391050 $
METAR KCYS 031353Z 02004KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC024 M04/M05 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP195 P0002 T10441050 $
METAR KCYS 031253Z 36007KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC017 M04/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP183 P0002 T10441056 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/03/25 13:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...006/001
28000 FT MSL...224/001
26000 FT MSL...201/001
24000 FT MSL...179/002
22000 FT MSL...212/001
20000 FT MSL...305/005
19000 FT MSL...312/005
18000 FT MSL...323/008
17000 FT MSL...304/010
16000 FT MSL...312/011
15000 FT MSL...328/012
14000 FT MSL...349/010
13600 FT MSL...359/010
13000 FT MSL...005/012
12000 FT MSL...013/017
11300 FT MSL...017/018
11000 FT MSL...018/019
10000 FT MSL...011/020
10000 FT MSL...012/020
9000 FT MSL...011/018
9000 FT MSL...027/012
8200 FT MSL...019/010
8000 FT MSL...012/016
7300 FT MSL...002/010
7000 FT MSL...010/014
6700 FT MSL...011/016
6200 FT MSL...008/014
6000 FT MSL...000/016
5900 FT MSL...004/016
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/03/25 13:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
29000 FT MSL...257/039
28000 FT MSL...260/029
27000 FT MSL...262/031
26000 FT MSL...264/029
25000 FT MSL...264/030
24000 FT MSL...268/030
23000 FT MSL...284/034
22000 FT MSL...276/028
21000 FT MSL...261/021
20000 FT MSL...263/019
19000 FT MSL...258/018
18000 FT MSL...254/017
17000 FT MSL...251/017
16000 FT MSL...246/018
15000 FT MSL...248/017
14100 FT MSL...247/012
14000 FT MSL...250/011
13000 FT MSL...314/005
12300 FT MSL...359/006
12000 FT MSL...019/007
11000 FT MSL...027/013
10700 FT MSL...024/016
10000 FT MSL...024/018
9000 FT MSL...019/019
8900 FT MSL...019/019
8000 FT MSL...014/019
7300 FT MSL...006/018
7100 FT MSL...011/017
7000 FT MSL...001/018
6500 FT MSL...017/011
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1112 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 408 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
At the start of the TAF period, IFR to MVFR flight condition chances
exist at most terminals as a winter weather system exits the region.
Light snow potential and associated reduced flight conditions are
possible at KRKS, KBPI, KPNA, KCPR, and KLND through 13Z/14Z. There
is higher confidence (around 50%) in periods of light snow at KRKS
and KBPI so a TEMPO group has been added. MVFR ceilings at KCOD,
KLND, KRIW, and KRKS will gradually clear out through the morning as
drier air moves in. A SCT030 group has been added to reflect where
confidence is 20% to 30% in MVFR ceilings. Mountain obscuration will
be common through the morning. VFR conditions are expected (90%
confidence) at KJAC and KWRL during this timeframe.
As dry air moves into the region, expect VFR flight conditions
to prevail and for clouds to clear. Winds remain around or less
than 12kts at most terminals. The exception is KRIW and KRKS,
where breezy winds are forecast behind the weather system this
morning.
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 1131 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 430 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
Light snow continues across southeast Wyoming terminals early this
morning, causing MVFR and IFR conditions due to poor visibility and
low CIGs. Snow will likely continue through the morning hours, with
visibility improving during the afternoon once snow stops. Low CIGs
will continue throughout the day, likely not clearing until the
evening hours. All terminals, including western Nebraska terminals
can expect at least MVFR conditions due to low stratus.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 031355Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM OVC043 M02/M04 A3005 RMK AO2
T10171037
METAR KIBM 031335Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM OVC041 M01/M04 A3004 RMK AO2
T10151037
METAR KIBM 031315Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM BKN041 BKN050 OVC065 M01/M04 A3003
RMK AO2 T10141037
KSNY 031123Z 0312/0412 34008KT P6SM BKN025
FM031600 36012KT P6SM BKN025
FM032200 02008KT P6SM BKN030
METAR KSNY 031353Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM FEW019 OVC046 M03/M05 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP196 T10281050
SPECI KSNY 031350Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM FEW019 OVC046 M03/M04 A3003 RMK
AO2
METAR KSNY 031253Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM OVC020 M02/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP194
T10221044
METAR KOGA 031355Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT024 OVC060 M04/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
T10401050
METAR KOGA 031335Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC060 M05/M06 A3005 RMK AO2
T10491059
METAR KOGA 031315Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM BKN050 M05/M06 A3005 RMK AO2
T10531062
METAR KIML 031353Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM FEW055 M04/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP201
T10391050
METAR KIML 031253Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP194
T10331050
METAR KIML 031153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP183
T10281044 10006 21028 51011
KMCK 031120Z 0312/0412 34009KT P6SM BKN110
FM031500 01010G20KT P6SM BKN025
TEMPO 0316/0318 OVC010
FM032200 05009KT P6SM BKN035
FM040100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT090
METAR KMCK 031353Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP198
T10331044
METAR KMCK 031253Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP190
T10331044
METAR KMCK 031153Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP178
T10171033 10017 21017 51015
North Platte (KLNX) 12/03/25 13:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...327/027
12000 FT MSL...331/035
11000 FT MSL...328/030
10000 FT MSL...330/028
9000 FT MSL...332/024
8600 FT MSL...330/026
8000 FT MSL...336/026
7400 FT MSL...328/025
7000 FT MSL...333/026
6300 FT MSL...334/021
6000 FT MSL...340/020
5500 FT MSL...345/019
5000 FT MSL...355/015
4700 FT MSL...346/014
4100 FT MSL...315/011
4000 FT MSL...013/014
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1158 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 555 AM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
Low stratus and patchy snizzle will continue to hamper aviation
operations across western Nebraska today.
Early observations across northern Nebraska show IFR/LIFR CIGs
with reduced visibility as patchy snizzle moves through the
area. This will be off and on in nature until conditions improve
in the next few hours. Further south and west, as moisture
arrives ahead of the front, expecting mostly flurries/very light
snow though this should remain west of LBF. Steady north winds
will back shift to the south by late tonight as high pressure
passes to the north and east. Skies will gradually clear with a
return to VFR conditions expected.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 031345Z 0314/0412 01010KT P6SM BKN120
FM031800 01010KT P6SM BKN025
FM040000 VRB06KT P6SM OVC017
METAR KGLD 031353Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM SCT100 M06/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP193
T10561067
METAR KGLD 031253Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP179
T10501056
METAR KGLD 031153Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10221044 10028 21028 51012
KGCK 031120Z 0312/0412 01015KT P6SM BKN120
FM031500 03019G28KT P6SM BKN020
FM040500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN020
METAR KGCK 031354Z 03015KT 10SM OVC110 01/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP171
T00061022
METAR KGCK 031254Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM BKN090 02/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00171028
METAR KGCK 031154Z AUTO 02015KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00221033 10033 21011 52016
METAR KLBL 031356Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00171028 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 031256Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00061033 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 031156Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP139
6//// 7//// T10111044 11011 21061 53011 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 031355Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3001 RMK AO2
T10071042
METAR KEHA 031335Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
T10081044
METAR KEHA 031315Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2998 RMK AO2
T10061046
Goodland (KGLD) 12/03/25 14:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...290/022
14000 FT MSL...280/014
13000 FT MSL...304/011
7000 FT MSL...025/056
7000 FT MSL...028/053
6100 FT MSL...028/056
6000 FT MSL...029/055
5400 FT MSL...030/052
5000 FT MSL...030/049
4700 FT MSL...030/051
4300 FT MSL...033/041
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/03/25 13:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8100 FT MSL...338/003
7000 FT MSL...348/005
6900 FT MSL...348/005
5000 FT MSL...013/043
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1110 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 403 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
While some flurries have been observed at KGLD overnight, the
bulk of the snow has held off and is still expected to remain
generally west of the airport. Prob30 groups have been included
at KGLD in case the precipitation extends further east. MVFR
ceilings are forecast to dominate the period starting around
12-14Z for KGLD.
KMCK is still forecast to remain clear of the majority of the
snow, but could still see some flurries. MVFR ceilings are
expected to move in around 15Z and remain until the late
afternoon. Guidance is showing a wave or two of lowered ceilings
around 1,000 feet AGL around 16-18Z. During this time, it`s
entirely possible IFR ceilings will briefly move in, but
confidence is only around 33-40%
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1049 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 449 AM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
The start of the period will see mostly clear skies/high ceilings
and lighter (around 10KTs) winds. Later in the period, around 14Z,
stronger winds and low cloud cover is expected to move across into
all terminals with a near-surface low pressure system as winds
strengthen out of the north/northwest of up to 20 KTs and gusts up
to 30 KTs. Low ceilings, and lowered flight conditions are forecast
for all TAF sites by 18Z. The ceilings will begin to recover near
the end of the TAF period, but VFR conditions are not expected to
return until near the end of the period if at all. Winds will also
weaken somewhat as the cloud cover erodes around 6Z.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 031122Z 0312/0412 36012KT P6SM BKN200
FM031700 03015G25KT P6SM OVC050
FM031900 03015G25KT P6SM OVC015
FM032300 03012KT P6SM OVC015
PROB30 0323/0402 4SM -SHSN BR OVC009
FM040200 04009KT 3SM -SN BR OVC005
FM041000 05005KT 6SM BR OVC005=
METAR KGUY 031353Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00001044
METAR KGUY 031253Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP133
T00061050
METAR KGUY 031153Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP123
T10061056 11006 21044 53016 $
KDHT 031122Z 0312/0412 36013KT P6SM BKN200
FM031700 04015G25KT P6SM OVC050
FM032300 04015KT P6SM OVC015 PROB30 0400/0403 4SM -SHSN BR
OVC009
FM040300 05011KT 2SM -SN BR OVC005
METAR KDHT 031353Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00111044
METAR KDHT 031253Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP133
T00171044
METAR KDHT 031153Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125
T00171050 10022 21006 53015
Amarillo (KAMA) 12/03/25 14:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7000 FT MSL...354/025
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1123 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 520 AM CST Wed Dec 3 2025
VFR conditions are forecast this morning before MVFR ceilings move
in later this afternoon. Along with the low ceilings, unfavorable
flying conditions are expected during the later half of this TAF
cycle due to snow falling at the terminals. Have included PROB30s
and prevailing snow at each of the sites to give timing potential
for when snow may start (PROB30s) and when snow should be
expected. Snow will lead to reduced visibilities and the low
clouds will lead to IFR and potentially LIFR conditions. Winds
during the day will be out of the north to northeast with gusts up
to 25 kts. Winds will decrease down to around 10 kts after sunset
and will remain out of the northeast.
Muscha
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 031403Z 0314/0412 12006KT P6SM SCT015 OVC040
TEMPO 0314/0318 1SM -SHSN BR SCT005 OVC015
FM031800 29011KT 3SM -SN BR SCT005 OVC015
FM040000 28007KT P6SM SCT015 BKN035
FM040300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT005 OVC015
METAR KFMN 031353Z 15004KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR OVC025 01/M01 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP145 P0000 T00061006
SPECI KFMN 031348Z 15004KT 2SM -SN BR OVC029 01/M01 A2993 RMK AO2
P0000
METAR KFMN 031253Z 07005KT 4SM -SN BR OVC039 01/M01 A2989 RMK AO2 SNB08
SLP128 P0000 T00061006
METAR KLVS 031353Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM BKN060 M02/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10221089 $
METAR KLVS 031253Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM OVC060 M02/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP128
T10171094 $
METAR KLVS 031153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT065 M02/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 PRESRR
SLP115 T10171094 10028 21017 53013 $
METAR KRTN 031353Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP136
T10331072 $
METAR KRTN 031253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW080 FEW090 M02/M07 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP120 T10221072 $
METAR KRTN 031153Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP120
T10221083 10017 21033 51014 $
METAR KCAO 031355Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10171056
METAR KCAO 031255Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP138
T10111050
METAR KCAO 031155Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP124
T00061050 10028 20000 51009
Albuquerque (KABX) 12/03/25 13:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...259/039
18000 FT MSL...264/035
17100 FT MSL...259/035
17000 FT MSL...259/036
16000 FT MSL...251/032
15000 FT MSL...252/023
14800 FT MSL...262/024
14000 FT MSL...255/020
13000 FT MSL...266/021
13000 FT MSL...267/021
12000 FT MSL...253/019
11000 FT MSL...244/017
8400 FT MSL...278/014
6500 FT MSL...233/001
6300 FT MSL...191/003
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1156 UTC Wednesday, December 3, 2025
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 445 AM MST Wed Dec 3 2025
MVFR and IFR conditions mostly in snow will develop over northern
areas around midday, then spread as far south as I-40 late this
afternoon and early evening, and to the south central mountains
and southeast plains as well around midnight. After midnight
tonight, precip will begin to decrease from the west and be
replaced by areas of fog and low clouds. The flight category
restrictions will likely persist into Thursday morning,
especially where there is a fresh blanket of snow on the ground.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 031200Z
VALID 031800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0612-08 0216-14 0216-27 0122-40 025847 015950 015051
BCE 0115-12 9900-27 0612-40 352245 342547 332849
LND 0111-10 0118-16 3216-29 3115-41 362951 363852 353451
RKS 0527 0516-15 3406-28 2808-41 351751 352551 342751
GJT 0413-07 0508-12 9900-26 2211-39 242850 262649 272250
FMN 9900-06 9900-09 2318-22 2125-35 248148 248150 255752
ABQ 2011-02 2320-08 2455-20 2580-31 740344 730553 259457
MBW 9900 3308-16 2717-28 2624-41 282253 282451 292651
DEN 0516-09 1006-14 2425-25 2538-38 248452 256153 255152
PUB 1110-07 1607-13 2323-23 2545-35 237051 740653 257654
ALS 1921-11 2215-22 2341-34 249047 741052 258055
TCC 0821 2315-01 2326-07 2556-17 2580-29 259444 249953 259860
BFF 0111 3525-12 2921-16 2732-27 2736-40 263953 264352 274052
GLD 0121 0114-09 3107-13 2534-24 2653-35 259551 259553 257754
GCK 0325-02 0211-06 2907-11 2644-20 2574-32 259647 742153 269658
GAG 0522+00 3306-02 2722-05 2548-18 2576-30 259945 740553 760060
AMA 0623 2512-01 2423-06 2555-17 2576-28 259144 249854 259959
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DATA BASED ON 031200Z
VALID 040000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3605 0413-07 0315-13 0120-26 0257-32 025447 025452 016252
BCE 0415-12 3514-26 0121-38 025544 365147 353850
LND 9900-08 3114-14 3316-28 0241-34 024848 014553 015254
RKS 0314 3613-14 3508-27 0226-37 035547 025153 014352
GJT 0318-06 0414-12 3608-26 2217-39 300948 331649 322250
FMN 3205-06 9900-11 2506-24 2212-38 244146 255047 264650
ABQ 2025-02 2234-08 2337-22 2553-34 741742 741551 258454
MBW 9900 3416-15 2922-27 2921-40 023549 362952 342952
DEN 0614-10 9900-15 3014-26 2530-38 254751 273451 273652
PUB 0717-09 0908-14 2319-25 2437-36 255649 257249 265652
ALS 1523-11 2424-23 2427-36 245748 247249 255952
TCC 0720 2018-04 2331-08 2458-20 2591-29 740444 751152 259557
BFF 9900 3230-12 3126-16 2934-27 2834-40 302750 302752 303152
GLD 0510 0113-09 3111-14 2623-24 2435-36 255951 258851 266754
GCK 0525-05 0309-08 2808-12 2540-22 2561-34 741645 741953 259356
GAG 0522-02 9900-04 2530-08 2552-18 2582-30 740144 751154 750458
AMA 0720 2216-02 2333-07 2558-18 2586-29 249844 751153 750558
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DATA BASED ON 031200Z
VALID 041200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3009-07 3218-12 3328-21 3432-33 354645 365546 364648
BCE 0114-10 3628-19 3531-32 343144 353446 352850
LND 3118-05 3225-11 3227-23 3233-34 333747 334248 354248
RKS 2825 3025-13 3325-22 3328-34 333247 343848 343649
GJT 3605-07 3309-12 3516-24 3529-33 353145 343347 343249
FMN 9900-07 3407-12 3117-24 3428-34 333242 313546 313851
ABQ 2707-07 2913-12 3125-25 2664-28 267941 268147 276153
MBW 2631 2826-13 3321-23 3324-34 333048 333350 353450
DEN 2910-06 2911-12 2820-26 3620-35 352146 342550 343151
PUB 2212-10 2314-13 2810-24 2616-39 331345 291947 302550
ALS 2513-13 3009-25 3315-38 311943 292646 292949
TCC 0813 3106-08 2624-10 2439-24 7400-28 751341 750748 258955
BFF 2517 2813-08 2919-14 3119-24 3221-35 312448 322951 333151
GLD 2514 2812-09 2717-14 2718-25 2734-37 281546 272349 283051
GCK 0107-05 9900-08 9900-13 2529-24 2533-38 249545 258350 256853
GAG 0714-04 9900-07 2630-09 2343-22 2497-31 752243 752250 751056
AMA 0714 2216-06 2627-08 2440-22 7400-28 751942 752450 750257
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