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NZUS99 KBOU 051506
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0805 MST Friday, December 5, 2025


* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *




METAR KBDU 051355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051215Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2985 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 051235Z AUTO 03003KT 9SM BKN250 M07/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 T10721086
METAR KEIK 051215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN250 M08/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 T10761091

KBJC 051120Z 0512/0612 29009KT P6SM BKN220
     FM051400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
     FM051900 29010G22KT P6SM BKN140
     FM060100 11006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM060300 24009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KBJC 051235Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 051215Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2985 RMK AO2

KDEN 051459Z 0515/0618 22008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
     FM051700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120 BKN200
     FM052000 07006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN150
     FM060100 14009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM060400 20010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM061600 31012G25KT P6SM BKN140=


METAR KBKF 051058Z COR 00000KT 10SM SCT160 BKN200 M01/M09 A2983 RMK
        AO2A SLP103 T10141091 COR 1109

KAPA 051120Z 0512/0612 17008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
     FM052000 01006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
     FM060100 14009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM060400 19009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200

METAR KMNH 051315Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051235Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051215Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 051235Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 M04/M05 A2987 RMK
        AO2
METAR KFMM 051215Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM OVC070 M04/M05 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 051235Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN110 M03/M05 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051215Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN110 M03/M05 A2986 RMK AO2



METAR KHEQ 051315Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 051235Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 051215Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2985 RMK AO2

METAR K2V6 051414Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 M03/M06 A2990 RMK
       AO2
METAR K2V6 051234Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM SCT120 M04/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051214Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2987 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 051235Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051215Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2987 RMK AO2


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 14:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  20000 FT MSL...297/046
                  19000 FT MSL...293/046
                  18000 FT MSL...297/045
                  17000 FT MSL...296/043
                  16700 FT MSL...294/042
                  16000 FT MSL...301/038
                  15000 FT MSL...305/031
                  14500 FT MSL...294/029
                  14000 FT MSL...326/020
                  13000 FT MSL...314/023
                  12600 FT MSL...297/020
                  12000 FT MSL...317/020
                  11200 FT MSL...296/015
                  11000 FT MSL...326/013
                  10000 FT MSL...285/025
                   9900 FT MSL...229/008
                   8000 FT MSL...258/001
                   8000 FT MSL...260/001
                   7200 FT MSL...012/004

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/...
Issued at 418 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
VFR conditions expected throughout the TAF period. Winds at DEN
and APA will vary between southeast and southwest this morning but
the speeds will be light. At BJC, there will be periodic westerly
gusts up to 30 knots possible but most of the time will be spent
with light and variable winds.
BJC will see sporadic westerly gusts throughout the day today
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 the TAF was adjusted to include that.
Moderate to strong drainage flow will develop Friday night. Winds
will shift to the northwest on Saturday with strong gusts up to 40
knots possible in the afternoon.


* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR K4BM 051235Z AUTO 24008G16KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051215Z AUTO 23009G18KT 190V250 10SM CLR M06/M12 A2990 RMK
        AO2


KCOS 051120Z 0512/0612 33004KT P6SM OVC250
     FM051600 01006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
     FM051900 13007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM060600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200


METAR KFLY 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 T10281113
METAR KFLY 051215Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 T10321104

KFCS 051200Z 0512/0618 36009KT 9999 BKN120 621204 QNH2984INS
      BECMG 0514/0515 36009KT 9999 BKN080 620806 QNH2985INS
      BECMG 0520/0521 16009KT 9999 BKN060 620606 QNH2986INS
      BECMG 0603/0604 33009KT 9999 BKN080 620806 530309 QNH2974INS
      BECMG 0611/0612 33012G18KT 9999 SKC 530309 QNH2970INS
      TX04/0521Z TNM07/0514Z
METAR KFCS 051155Z COR AUTO 35008KT 10SM OVC160 M02/M09 A2985 RMK AO2
        SLP156 4/003 T10251092 11015 21077 57004 $ COR 1203

KPUB 051120Z 0512/0612 00000KT P6SM OVC250
     FM051400 30007KT P6SM OVC200
     FM051900 11007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM060100 31005KT P6SM BKN200





METAR KSPD 051156Z AUTO 29004KT M04/M08 A2987 RMK AO1 SLP127 T10441083
        11028 21067 56009

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 Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 421 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
KCOS and KPUB...VFR next 24 hours with light winds and passing
high clouds.
KALS...Passing low clouds and some LIFR fog this morning then
VFR by mid morning. VFR through the rest of the period, but
cannot rule out some more low clouds/fog late tonight.


* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *

SPECI KCAG 051201Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -SN BR SCT015 OVC075 M04/M05 A3003
       RMK AO2 P0000 T10441050

SPECI KHDN 051207Z AUTO 09005KT 3SM -SN BR BKN015 BKN030 OVC035 M06/M07
       A3003 RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $

METAR KSBS 051355Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM OVC023 M07/M07 A3000 RMK AO1
       T10661066
METAR KSBS 051315Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM OVC027 M07/M07 A3000 RMK AO1
       T10681068
METAR KSBS 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM OVC013 M07/M07 A3000 RMK AO1 T10661066

METAR KC07 051355Z AUTO 25003KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2995 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KC07 051315Z AUTO 25003KT 1SM -SN OVC001 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051235Z AUTO 23003KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2993 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 051235Z AUTO 21014G20KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 BKN110 M05/M10
        A2993 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051215Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 OVC110 M05/M10 A2993
        RMK AO1

SPECI KEEO 051314Z AUTO 05005KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR BKN033 OVC042 M03/M05
       A3005 RMK AO2 P0000 T10331050
SPECI KEEO 051227Z AUTO 03006KT 2SM -SN BR FEW032 OVC044 M03/M05 A3005
       RMK AO2 SNB12 P0000 T10331050
SPECI KEEO 051205Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM BKN031 OVC050 M03/M05 A3005 RMK AO2
       T10331050

METAR K20V 051235Z AUTO 28005KT 7SM -SN SCT020 BKN026 OVC033 M05/M08
        A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051215Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT019 BKN029 OVC034 M05/M08 A3001
        RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 051415Z AUTO 24003KT 7SM -SN SCT015 OVC043 M07/M09 A3002 RMK
       AO2 T10741093
METAR KGNB 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -SN OVC027 M08/M10 A3002 RMK AO2
       T10821101
METAR KGNB 051215Z AUTO 10003KT 4SM -SN OVC028 M08/M10 A3002 RMK AO2
        T10771098

METAR K0CO 051235Z AUTO 31031G41KT 1SM -SN BKN002 OVC008 M13/M15 A2983
        RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051215Z AUTO 31030G40KT 1/2SM +SN BKN002 OVC006 M13/M15
        A2983 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 051413Z AUTO 30030G47KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2979 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051233Z AUTO 30032G47KT 5SM SCT006 M12/M13 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051218Z AUTO 30031G45KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2976 RMK AO2

KGJT 051128Z 0512/0612 10009KT P6SM BKN060
     FM051600 13005KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100
     FM052000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM060300 11006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110
     FM060500 10008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN090 PROB30 0609/0612 4SM
      -SHSN
      BKN012

KRIL 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB02KT 6SM -SHSN BKN040
      TEMPO 0512/0516 2SM -SHSN SCT010 BKN025
     FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050 PROB30 0516/0520 2SM
      -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060800 17007KT P6SM BKN030 OVC035 PROB30 0608/0610
      2SM -SHSN
      OVC003
     FM061000 22007KT 2SM -SHSN BKN025 OVC060
SPECI KRIL 051235Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR BKN021 OVC035 M04/M04
       A3011 RMK AO2 P0001 T10391044
SPECI KRIL 051210Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC021 M04/M04 A3011 RMK
       AO2 P0001 T10391044

METAR K5SM 051411Z AUTO 10SM OVC003 M10/M12 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051231Z AUTO 2SM -SN OVC003 M11/M12 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051211Z AUTO 1SM SN OVC003 M11/M12 A3003 RMK AO2

KEGE 051128Z 0512/0612 10006KT P6SM BKN070
      TEMPO 0512/0514 2SM -SHSN SCT010 BKN040
     FM051600 24008KT 6SM -SHSN SCT035 BKN045
     FM052000 24010G18KT P6SM SCT030 BKN040 PROB30 0520/0523 2SM
      -SHSN BKN010
     FM060700 25013KT P6SM BKN030 OVC035 PROB30 0607/0609 2SM
      -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060900 25012KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN020 OVC040
      WS020/25035KT

KASE 051128Z 0512/0612 19004KT P6SM BKN040 OVC060
      TEMPO 0512/0516 2SM -SHSN OVC012
     FM051600 28005KT P6SM BKN025 OVC040 PROB30 0516/0519 2SM
      -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM051900 32007KT P6SM SCT030 OVC035 PROB30 0519/0522
      2SM -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060100 18008KT P6SM BKN025 BKN035 PROB30 0606/0609
      2SM -SHSN
      OVC008
     FM060900 24009KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC070
      WS020/27035KT


SPECI KLXV 051233Z AUTO 4SM -SN SCT024 OVC030 M09/M13 A2997 RMK AO2
       P0000 T10941128

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 Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 430 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Low to mid clouds and light snow showers below ILS breakpoints
generally along and north of I-70 will impact KHDN, KRIL, KEGE
and KASE through about 21Z before improving. KDRO will see low
stratus through about 10Z before the clouds burn off. Otherwise
look for mid to high clouds across the region with light winds.
The next storm system moves in from the north MVFR to LIFR
conditions below ILS breakpoints impacting KHDN after 03Z,
KASE, KEGE and KRIL after 06Z and KGUC after 09Z.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KAJZ 051355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 M02/M05 A3013 RMK AO2
       T10161054
METAR KAJZ 051315Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC065 M02/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
       T10211056
METAR KAJZ 051235Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 OVC110 M03/M06 A3013
        RMK AO2 T10281062

KMTJ 051128Z 0512/0612 16005KT P6SM OVC060
     FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060
     FM060000 14005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT070
     FM060300 14007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 0609/0611 4SM
      -SHSN
      OVC015
     FM061100 16007KT P6SM BKN050 OVC060 PROB30 0611/0612
      4SM -SHSN
      OVC008


METAR K7BM 051235Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051215Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A2991 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 051355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A2995 RMK AO2
       T11181162
METAR KAEJ 051315Z AUTO 11003KT 4SM HZ CLR M10/M14 A2994 RMK AO2
       T11051144
METAR KAEJ 051235Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M11/M15 A2994 RMK AO2 T11101148

METAR KANK 051235Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 T10671126
        $
METAR KANK 051215Z AUTO 23012G19KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2992 RMK AO2 T10281119
        $

METAR KMYP 051315Z AUTO OVC002 M13/M15 A3000 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 051235Z AUTO M13/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 051215Z AUTO M13/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 PWINO


KTEX 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB02KT P6SM OVC040 PROB30 0517/0519 6SM
      -SHSN BKN035
     FM052000 29007KT P6SM SCT025 BKN070
     FM060100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW035 SCT200
     FM060900 15007KT P6SM SCT035 BKN040
     FM061100 23007KT P6SM BKN030 BKN035 PROB30 0611/0612 1SM
      -SHSN
      OVC003
METAR KTEX 051235Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC029 M08/M12 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051215Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM OVC031 M08/M12 A3008 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 051235Z AUTO 10SM OVC042 M13/M16 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051215Z AUTO 10SM OVC044 M16/M18 A3007 RMK AO2


KDRO 051238Z 0513/0612 04002KT 6SM BR BKN003 BKN010 OVC030
      TEMPO 0513/0515 1/2SM FZFG OVC001
     FM051600 22005KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080
     FM051900 23007KT P6SM FEW025 FEW080
     FM052100 27010G19KT P6SM FEW025 FEW060
     FM060000 31009KT P6SM FEW030 FEW070

METAR KPSO 051235Z AUTO 02001KT 10SM OVC019 M07/M09 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051215Z AUTO 08002KT 10SM OVC021 M07/M08 A3009 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 051355Z AUTO 32007G14KT 10SM SCT110 M08/M12 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 051235Z AUTO 28009G14KT M10/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
        PWINO
METAR KCPW 051215Z AUTO 25006KT M10/M16 A3003 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
        PWINO

KALS 051120Z 0512/0612 16003KT 6SM BR SCT006
      TEMPO 0512/0514 1/4SM FZFG BKN002
     FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 0514/0515 3SM BR SCT002
     FM051900 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
SPECI KALS 051409Z AUTO 09003KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC002 M16/M17 A3005 RMK AO2
       T11561172
SPECI KALS 051228Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 M17/M17 A3005 RMK AO2
       T11671172
SPECI KALS 051219Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BR OVC002 M17/M18 A3005 RMK AO2 VIS
       3/4V5 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 Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1147 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 430 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Low to mid clouds and light snow showers below ILS breakpoints
generally along and north of I-70 will impact KHDN, KRIL, KEGE
and KASE through about 21Z before improving. KDRO will see low
stratus through about 10Z before the clouds burn off. Otherwise
look for mid to high clouds across the region with light winds.
The next storm system moves in from the north MVFR to LIFR
conditions below ILS breakpoints impacting KHDN after 03Z,
KASE, KEGE and KRIL after 06Z and KGUC after 09Z.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 051130Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM051800 02005KT P6SM SKC
     FM060100 00000KT P6SM SKC


Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1049 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...Friday 05/12Z through Saturday 06/12Z...VFR conditions
with VRB winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 06/12Z through Monday 08/12Z...VFR conditions.
Winds W 5-15 kts on Saturday, becoming light and VRB on Sunday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 051123Z 0512/0618 13009KT P6SM FEW020 BKN040
     FM051400 14009KT 5SM -SN SCT009 OVC020
     FM051900 16010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN035 PROB30 0519/0521 5SM
      -SHRASN SCT010 OVC020
     FM052300 16010KT 5SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC028
     FM061100 16012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080

KVEL 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN080
     FM051900 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120


KCNY 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
     FM051800 31005KT P6SM SCT100
     FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120


Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1110 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...KSLC...A second round of precipitation will move into
the area early this morning, resulting in a period of light-moderate
precipitation between ~14-19z (though intermittent showers may
continue through the afternoon). MVFR conditions will accompany this
round, with a 30% chance for periodic IFR conditions. Snow will
transition to rain in the early afternoon, and will remain rain as a
second round of heavier precipitation moves in Friday night. CIGs
are expected to remain below 5000ft through the TAF period.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Snowfall will continue across N-
UT/SW-WY this morning, resulting in periodic MVFR-IFR conditions.
Showers will become more scattered and showery in nature this
afternoon, with many valley sites transitioning to rain as snow
levels rise above 6000ft. Gusty westerly winds will develop mainly
across higher terrain and over SW-WY, with gusts increasing to
around 30kts at KEVW by Friday evening.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 051123Z 0512/0612 22014G24KT P6SM SCT025 OVC035
     FM051400 22014G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT003 BKN009 OVC015
     FM051800 24014G24KT P6SM SCT009 OVC012
     FM060200 24020G30KT 2SM -SN SCT003 OVC007
      PROB30 0605/0611 1/4SM SN FZFG BKN003 OVC007=

KRKS 051120Z 0512/0612 25020G30KT 5SM -SHSN BKN025 OVC050
      TEMPO 0512/0515 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
     FM051800 27022G32KT P6SM BKN050
     FM060200 24022G32KT 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
     FM060600 25028G40KT 2SM BLSN BKN015 OVC025

KRWL 051129Z 0512/0612 25015G25KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 0512/0514 2SM
      -SN OVC008
     FM051400 26015G25KT 4SM BLSN BR OVC020 PROB30 0514/0519 2SM
      -SN OVC010
     FM051900 26015G25KT P6SM BKN035
     FM060300 23025G40KT 6SM BLSN VCSH BKN070
SPECI KRWL 051228Z AUTO 24021G30KT 10SM FEW021 BKN029 OVC095 M04/M07
       A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 23030/1154 T10391067

KLAR 051129Z 0512/0612 25015G25KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 0512/0517 4SM
      -SN OVC020
     FM051700 29015G25KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 0517/0521 4SM -SN
      OVC020
     FM052100 30012KT P6SM VCSH BKN090
     FM060000 26010KT P6SM FEW150

KCYS 051129Z 0512/0612 29012KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/30040KT
     FM051600 31015G25KT P6SM BKN100
     FM052300 30010KT P6SM SCT120

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 354 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
Snow will continue through at least 16Z at KJAC, with IFR
conditions. 20 to 40% chances continue to exist that KBPI and
KPNA will also see some snow showers through 15Z, with KPNA
being the more likely terminal to see those snow showers. MVFR
conditions would be expected if those snow showers occur. A wave
will also bring snow showers near KRKS through 15Z as well.
Occasional IFR conditions are possible as a result. Most models
are indicating a lull in snowfall between 15Z and 21Z, which
could bring KJAC up to VFR, however, given westerly flow and
orographics, expect KJAC to remain marginal MVFR conditions during
the lull. A much heavier period of snow is then expected
beginning around 23Z 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, with gusts 25 to 30kt after 06Z.
This could lead to blowing snow, especially at KRKS, where gusts
around 40kt will occur.
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, with most terminals seeing winds staying
light (10kt or less) through the day. by the start of the
period. The exceptions will be KCPR which will have sustained
winds around 14kt. Midlevel cigs also will be expected
in the morning 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, with BKN-OVC FL050-100
clouds in place after 00Z. Winds will begin to increase after
00Z at KCOD and after 05Z elsewhere. Gusts of 25 to 30kt will
occur during these times for all terminals except KWRL.
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 1134 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 433 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Scattered snow showers and gusty winds are expected at southeast
Wyoming terminals during the day. Brief MVFR/IFR conditions will be
possible if a snow shower moves over a terminal. Visibility
reductions and low stratus are possible. Cannot rule out patchy
blowing snow, mainly around KRWL. Breezy conditions will be possible
at western Nebraska terminals during the afternoon.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 051235Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM SCT060 BKN100 OVC120 03/M06 A2985
       RMK AO2 T00271065
METAR KIBM 051215Z AUTO 32013G18KT 10SM SCT060 BKN080 BKN100 02/M06
       A2985 RMK AO2 T00191065

KSNY 051129Z 0512/0612 31012KT P6SM BKN150
     FM051700 32015G25KT P6SM BKN150
     FM052200 32010KT P6SM FEW200

METAR KOGA 051235Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM OVC110 00/M05 A2983 RMK AO2
       T00041052
METAR KOGA 051215Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT110 01/M05 A2984 RMK AO2
       T00061053


KMCK 051120Z 0512/0612 29008KT P6SM SCT110
     FM051700 31012G22KT P6SM BKN110
     FM052300 31007KT P6SM FEW120
     FM060300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
     FM060700 20007KT P6SM FEW130

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 545 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
The main aviation concerns today will be gusty northwest winds
to 25kts across north central into central Nebraska and MVFR
ceilings as low as OVC025 this afternoon in north central
Nebraska, including the KVTN terminal. Winds will diminish this
evening and become light southerly after 06Z Saturday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 051120Z 0512/0612 30007KT P6SM SCT090
      TEMPO 0512/0514 26007KT
     FM051800 33015G28KT P6SM BKN100
     FM052300 30008KT P6SM FEW110
     FM060900 21013KT P6SM SCT080

KGCK 051133Z 0512/0612 28008KT P6SM SKC
     FM051700 32010KT P6SM SCT200



Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1111 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 359 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Winds are veering towards the northwest currently. Still
forecasting breezy wind gusts of 20-30 knots developing late
morning and continuing through the afternoon with the strongest
at GLD. Guidance has been coming in a bit stronger on the winds
so confidence is fairly high in this occurring. Winds overnight
are then forecast to back back to the southwest overnight.
Watching for the potential for a few flurries or sprinkle
potential for each terminal this afternoon. Towards the latter
part of this period and into the next some rain/snow showers are
possible for each terminal. Will continue to monitor but this
may be the next potential for a reduction in flight categories.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 535 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
Any remnant patches of 5SM BR will quickly erode by 14z with
daytime heating and dry advection. Otherwise, expect VFR
conditions to persist through the period. Winds will shift to
the northwest at 10 kts by 17z and then decrease by sunset with
the loss of daytime heating.


* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *

KGUY 051120Z 0512/0612 29007KT P6SM FEW250
     FM051600 35012KT P6SM SCT150
     FM060300 26006KT P6SM FEW250=

KDHT 051120Z 0512/0612 29006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM051600 36011KT P6SM SCT150
     FM060600 28006KT P6SM FEW250

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1051 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 240 AM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
Generally VFR conditions for the next 24 hours at all terminals.
There is a low chance for freezing fog to develop this morning at
all terminals. However the chance of this occurring has fallen
such that it has been removed from the TAFs. The winds will take a
northerly shift following the passage of dry boundary later this
morning.


* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *

KFMN 051122Z 0512/0612 09005KT P6SM BKN120
     FM051900 28011KT P6SM FEW150
     FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
SPECI KFMN 051411Z 03003KT 5SM BR OVC001 M07/M07 A3012 RMK AO2
       T10671072





Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Friday, December  5, 2025

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 414 AM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Areas of MVFR to IFR cigs and visibility have developed near the
northwest high terrain and in mountain valleys in the Sangre de
Cristo mountains. In addition, BR has developed in the Pecos River
Valley. Visibilities in these areas will likely deteriorate
through 15Z, then rapidly improve thereafter.
A light NW breeze will prevail in most areas today, with wind
gusts as high as 30 kts extending from the central highlands to
the eastern plains. LLWS is forecast to develop along the east
slopes of the Sangre de Cristo mountains and in the eastern plains
after sunset since winds aloft will continue to strengthen
through the night.

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