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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0105 MST Friday, December 5, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 050756Z 10SM SCT110 M06/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP150 T10611078
$
METAR KFNL 050656Z 10SM SCT110 M07/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP157 T10671083
400171139 $
METAR KFNL 050556Z 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP144 T10611078
11033 21078 55001 $
METAR KGXY 050756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M05/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP173
T10501067 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050656Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM M06/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP171 T10611078
410171133 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 050556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M06/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP180 T10611072
11050 21083 55002 FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 050755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050735Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 050755Z AUTO 20005KT 8SM SCT160 SCT180 M06/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
T10561071
METAR KEIK 050735Z AUTO 01008KT 9SM CLR M06/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 T10551072
METAR KEIK 050715Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 T10291081
KBJC 050538Z 0506/0606 29010G25KT P6SM BKN220
FM051400 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM051900 29010G22KT P6SM BKN140
FM060100 11006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM060300 24009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KBJC 050755Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050735Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050715Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A2987 RMK AO2
KDEN 050538Z 0506/0612 20011KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM052000 07006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM060200 20010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KDEN 050753Z 21007KT 10SM SCT110 BKN200 M04/M11 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP129 T10441106
METAR KDEN 050653Z 21007KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M03/M11 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP127 T10331111 400391111
METAR KDEN 050553Z 23009KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M01/M09 A2988 RMK AO2
SLP129 T10111094 10011 21033 55004
KBKF 050100Z 0501/0607 32009KT 9999 SCT120 520901 QNH2983INS
TX01/0522Z TNM10/0508Z
METAR KBKF 050758Z 18007KT 10SM BKN100 BKN200 M02/M10 A2985 RMK AO2A
SLP106 T10161104
METAR KBKF 050658Z 18009KT 10SM FEW120 FEW180 M02/M11 A2985 RMK AO2A
SLP110 T10241109 400511100
METAR KBKF 050558Z 18009KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 M03/M11 A2986 RMK AO2A
SLP118 T10291107 10019 21041 56006
KAPA 050538Z 0506/0606 19009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220
FM052000 01006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM060100 19009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
METAR KAPA 050753Z 12004KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M03/M11 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP135 T10331106
METAR KAPA 050653Z 19007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 M05/M12 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP146 T10501117 400331128
METAR KAPA 050553Z 13006KT 10SM FEW110 BKN220 M02/M12 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP144 T10221117 10006 21056 58007
METAR KMNH 050755Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050735Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050715Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050755Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM OVC070 M06/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050735Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM OVC070 M07/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 OVC075 M07/M08 A2989 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 050755Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT075 SCT090 SCT120 M06/M08 A2989
RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050735Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM SCT090 M07/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050715Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN080 M07/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 050753Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM OVC070 M03/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP139
T10281083
METAR KAKO 050653Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10391089 400501083
METAR KAKO 050553Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10281094 11006 21039 55005
METAR KLIC 050755Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP157
T11061139
METAR KLIC 050655Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP160
T11111133 400061139
METAR KLIC 050555Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M13/M15 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP168
I6000 T11281150 11061 21139 56007
METAR KHEQ 050755Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050735Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 050715Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050754Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050734Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050714Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050755Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 050715Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 050753Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10611100
METAR KITR 050653Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10721106 400331078
METAR KITR 050553Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP158
T10721106 11028 21078 55009
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 07:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...307/051
22000 FT MSL...311/042
20000 FT MSL...312/045
19000 FT MSL...309/045
18000 FT MSL...308/044
17000 FT MSL...307/038
16700 FT MSL...302/034
16000 FT MSL...314/038
15000 FT MSL...299/027
14500 FT MSL...301/026
14000 FT MSL...309/031
13000 FT MSL...321/027
12000 FT MSL...340/013
7000 FT MSL...349/002
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0647 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1138 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
VFR conditions expected throughout the TAF period. There will be
more variability in the winds tonight than normal. At DEN and
APA, strong drainage flow with gusts up to 20 knots will be
possible with period of light and variable winds at times. At BJC,
there will be periodic westerly gusts up to 30 knots possible.
BJC will continue to see sporadic westerly gusts throughout the
day on Friday with the highest likelihood of westerly gusts in the
afternoon. DEN and APA may see either light northeast winds or
west-northwesterly winds with gusts up to 15 knots. The northeast
winds are more likely so that was put in the TAF.
Moderate to strong drainage flow will develop Friday night.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 050755Z AUTO 19011G19KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050735Z AUTO 19013G19KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050715Z AUTO 24009G18KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 050755Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR M00/M13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP123
T10041133
SPECI KAFF 050725Z AUTO 23014G24KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A2986 RMK AO2 WSHFT
24 SLP135
METAR KAFF 050655Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP130
T10101129 400321096
KCOS 050522Z 0506/0606 01005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
FM051600 01006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM051900 13007KT P6SM SCT200
FM052300 16006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 050754Z 29005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 M05/M13 A2989 RMK AO2
SLP168 T10561128
METAR KCOS 050654Z 32005KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M05/M12 A2990 RMK AO2
SLP168 T10501122 400001078
METAR KCOS 050554Z 32006KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 M04/M12 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP176 4/002 T10441117 11022 21078 56008
METAR KFLY 050755Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A2989 RMK AO2
T10411125
METAR KFLY 050735Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2989 RMK AO2 T10321122
METAR KFLY 050715Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A2989 RMK AO2 T10431120
KFCS 050400Z 0504/0610 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2985INS
BECMG 0514/0515 36090KT 9999 BKN080 620809 QNH2987INS
BECMG 0519/0520 16009KT 9999 OVC060 620609 QNH2986INS
BECMG 0603/0604 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2974INS TX04/0519Z
TNM09/0505Z
METAR KFCS 050755Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP176
T10691128 $
METAR KFCS 050655Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10661123 400031099 $
METAR KFCS 050555Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP171
T10131109 11013 21082 57011 $
KPUB 050522Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200 WS020/29040KT
TEMPO 0506/0510 2SM BR SCT010
FM051400 30007KT P6SM BKN150
FM051900 11007KT P6SM SCT200
FM060100 31005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 050753Z AUTO 01005KT 7SM CLR M12/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP177
I1000 T11221133 $
METAR KPUB 050653Z 00000KT 7SM CLR M12/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP180
T11221128 410331144 $
METAR KPUB 050553Z VRB04KT 8SM CLR M13/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP189 I1000
I6001 T11281133 11056 21144 56010 $
METAR KTAD 050754Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP145
T10561106
METAR KTAD 050654Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10611106 400391133
METAR KTAD 050554Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10501094 11011 21061 56010
SPECI KLAA 050758Z AUTO 25006KT 3SM BR OVC001 M06/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
I1000 T10611067
METAR KLAA 050753Z AUTO 25007KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC001 M06/M07 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP150 I1001 T10611067
SPECI KLAA 050748Z AUTO 24006KT 1 1/2SM BR OVC001 M06/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
I1001
METAR KSPD 050756Z AUTO 26004KT M07/M08 A2992 RMK AO1 SLP142 T10671083
METAR KSPD 050656Z AUTO 28004KT M05/M07 A2992 RMK AO1 SLP145 T10501072
400611056
METAR KSPD 050556Z AUTO 25004KT M04/M07 A2993 RMK AO1 SLP150 T10441067
10000 21056 58011
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/05/2025
Burlington - 06:54:09 MST / 16:25:42 MST
Pueblo - 07:00:37 MST / 16:38:01 MST
Lamar - 06:52:07 MST / 16:30:30 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 12/05/25 07:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7800 FT MSL...339/001
5900 FT MSL...035/008
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0529 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1029 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Mostly clear skies expected across the state as dry northwest flow
aloft settles in. Patchy fog, at times locally dense, has formed and
is lingering along the Highway 50 corridor and along the Arkansas
River, affecting KPUB as well as KLHX and KLAA. Still feel that the
best chance for widespread fog will be in the SLV tonight, so
maintained IFR to LIFR conditions for KALS through 16z. Pulled
mention of fog from KCOS since nw flow and drier air has filtered
into KCOS. Kept TEMPO group for fog for KPUB through 10z, but that
might have to be extended through 13-14z. Also mentioned wind shear
for KPUB through 14z since west winds right off the deck are gusting
to around 40 kts. VFR conditions for all area by 19z tomorrow.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KCAG 050757Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -SN BR VV016 M04/M05 A3009 RMK AO2
P0000 T10441050
METAR KCAG 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC017 M03/M04 A3009
RMK AO2 SLP225 P0002 T10331044
METAR KCAG 050653Z AUTO 27005KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC019 M04/M06 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP242 P0000 T10441056 400111178
METAR KHDN 050756Z AUTO 05003KT 1SM -SN BR OVC012 M06/M07 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP232 P0001 T10611072 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 050742Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM -SN BR OVC012 M06/M07 A3010 RMK AO2
P0001 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 050729Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -SN BR OVC012 M06/M07 A3010 RMK
AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 050755Z AUTO 08005KT 1 1/2SM OVC014 M07/M07 A3007 RMK AO1
T10711071
METAR KSBS 050735Z AUTO 08007KT 1 1/2SM OVC017 M07/M07 A3007 RMK AO1
T10711071
METAR KSBS 050715Z AUTO 10004KT 1 1/4SM OVC015 M07/M07 A3007 RMK AO1
T10701070
METAR KC07 050755Z AUTO 24003KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050735Z AUTO 24003KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 050715Z AUTO 25003KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 050755Z AUTO 20014G22KT 10SM SCT044 OVC055 M05/M10 A2997
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050735Z AUTO 20018G22KT 10SM SCT036 BKN043 OVC048 M05/M10
A2997 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050715Z AUTO 21013G20KT 10SM OVC036 M05/M10 A2998 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 050753Z AUTO 26004KT 6SM -SN FEW029 OVC038 M03/M06 A3011
RMK AO2 SNB15 SLP219 P0000 T10281056
SPECI KEEO 050740Z AUTO 21005KT 3SM -SN FEW025 BKN030 OVC070 M03/M06
A3011 RMK AO2 SNB15 P0000 T10281056
SPECI KEEO 050735Z AUTO 21007KT 1 1/2SM -SN BKN027 OVC070 M03/M06 A3011
RMK AO2 SNB15 P0000 T10281056
METAR K20V 050755Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM OVC065 M03/M10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050735Z AUTO 25013G17KT 10SM BKN070 OVC075 M03/M10 A3007
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050715Z AUTO 26015G22KT 10SM OVC085 M03/M10 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 050755Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM BKN044 M06/M12 A3008 RMK AO2 T10631117
METAR KGNB 050735Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC044 M05/M12 A3008 RMK AO2 T10551118
METAR KGNB 050715Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM OVC044 M05/M12 A3008 RMK AO2 T10551120
METAR K0CO 050755Z AUTO 30037G43KT 3SM BR BKN010 BKN120 M15/M16 A2988
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050735Z AUTO 31031G39KT 1/4SM FZFG BKN001 OVC010 M16/M17
A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050715Z AUTO 32031G36KT 1/4SM FZFG BKN001 OVC010 M16/M17
A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050753Z AUTO 29042G65KT 7SM CLR M12/M15 A2974 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050733Z AUTO 29037G52KT 7SM CLR M12/M15 A2975 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050713Z AUTO 29031G49KT 7SM CLR M11/M15 A2976 RMK AO2
KGJT 050520Z 0506/0606 10005KT P6SM BKN100
FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KGJT 050753Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM OVC075 M01/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP223
T10061050
METAR KGJT 050653Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM BKN095 M01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP228
T10061044 400331067
METAR KGJT 050553Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM BKN100 M01/M05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10111050 10006 21017 58005
KRIL 050711Z 0507/0606 13003KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 0510/0513 6SM
-SHSN OVC025
FM051300 00000KT 4SM BR OVC030 PROB30 0513/0516 2SM -SHSN BR
OVC020
FM051600 00000KT P6SM OVC020 PROB30 0516/0519 4SM -SHSN
OVC015
FM052000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT030 BKN045
FM060000 14004KT P6SM SCT045 BKN070
METAR KRIL 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 M04/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10391072
METAR KRIL 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 M04/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10391078 400221089
METAR KRIL 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 M04/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP246
T10391083 10006 21056 56002
METAR K5SM 050751Z AUTO 2SM -SN BKN004 OVC013 M11/M13 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 050731Z AUTO 1 1/4SM -SN BKN006 OVC013 M11/M13 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 050711Z AUTO 1 1/4SM -SN SCT006 BKN010 OVC025 M11/M13 A3010
RMK AO2
KEGE 050520Z 0506/0606 10006KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 0511/0514 4SM
-SHSN BKN040
FM051400 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN040 BKN060 PROB30 0514/0516 2SM
-SHSN BR OVC020
FM051600 VRB03KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN020 PROB30 0516/0519 3/4SM
-SHSN FG OVC010
FM051900 26009KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 0519/0523 4SM -SHSN
OVC020
FM060000 19006KT P6SM SCT030
METAR KEGE 050756Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN080 M07/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10721106 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050656Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN100 M07/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10721111 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 050556Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT095 M08/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10781111 11006 21078 400111117 58000 FZRANO $
KASE 050759Z 0508/0606 20005KT P6SM FEW040 BKN060
FM051100 19004KT P6SM BKN040 OVC060 PROB30 0511/0514 4SM
-SHSN
OVC025
FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM BKN020 OVC060 PROB30 0514/0520
4SM -SHSN
OVC020
FM052000 35005KT P6SM BKN015 OVC030 PROB30 0520/0523
2SM -SHSN
BR OVC015
FM060000 VRB04KT P6SM BKN025
METAR KASE 050753Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM OVC065 M11/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP215
T11111139
METAR KASE 050653Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 M11/M14 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP219 T11061139 410171128
METAR KASE 050553Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM FEW090 M12/M15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP234
T11221150 11067 21128 56003
METAR KLXV 050753Z AUTO 10SM BKN038 M12/M17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP177 T11221167
METAR KLXV 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 M12/M18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP187
T11171183 410561161
METAR KLXV 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M10/M18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP184
T11001183 11083 21161 55007
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/05/2025
Rangely - 07:22:26 MST / 16:49:29 MST
Grand Junction - 07:18:39 MST / 16:51:27 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:15:45 MST / 16:40:30 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/05/25 08:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...287/040
21200 FT MSL...289/039
20000 FT MSL...294/035
19000 FT MSL...300/031
19000 FT MSL...300/031
18000 FT MSL...304/029
17100 FT MSL...305/028
17000 FT MSL...304/027
16000 FT MSL...303/024
15600 FT MSL...303/024
15000 FT MSL...303/024
14400 FT MSL...303/023
14000 FT MSL...303/024
13300 FT MSL...301/025
13000 FT MSL...299/025
12600 FT MSL...295/026
12000 FT MSL...289/025
11700 FT MSL...289/024
11000 FT MSL...281/021
11000 FT MSL...279/022
10400 FT MSL...265/016
10300 FT MSL...274/020
10100 FT MSL...262/016
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0454 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Low stratus is keeping cigs at KDRO below ILS breakpoints.
These clouds could linger to sunrise. Elsewhere, look for
another round of snow to begin impacting many terminals today.
Visibility could drop to IFR or LIFR at KHDN as a result as soon
as within the next couple hours. MVFR to IFR visibility could
occur at KASE, KEGE, KRIL, and KTEX after sunrise. Cigs will
likely fall below ILS breakpoints for all higher elevation
terminals as this storm passes through.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 050755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 T10401062
METAR KAJZ 050735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 T10471082
METAR KAJZ 050715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 T10461080
KMTJ 050520Z 0506/0606 15006KT P6SM FEW100
FM050800 15005KT P6SM OVC100
FM051600 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060
FM060000 14005KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KMTJ 050753Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT070 M08/M12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10831117
METAR KMTJ 050653Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10781111 400171083
METAR KMTJ 050553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10781111 11022 21078 58002
METAR KGUC 050756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M19/M21 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP288
T11941211 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050656Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M18/M19 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP286
T11781194 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 050556Z AUTO 07003KT 9SM CLR M16/M18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP282
T11561178 11050 21161 400111161 53005 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 050755Z AUTO 27009G21KT 210V360 10SM CLR M03/M15 A2996 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 050735Z AUTO 33008G16KT 270V350 10SM CLR M04/M16 A2996 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 050715Z AUTO 33006G19KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 050755Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A2998 RMK AO2 T11191154
METAR KAEJ 050735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 T11201152
METAR KAEJ 050715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M13/M17 A2999 RMK AO2 T11341172
METAR KANK 050755Z AUTO 22018G24KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
24026/0650 T10311131 $
METAR KANK 050735Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
24026/0650 T10471137 $
METAR KANK 050715Z AUTO 06003G19KT 030V100 10SM CLR M04/M14 A2998 RMK
AO2 PK WND 24026/0650 T10401137 $
METAR KMYP 050755Z AUTO OVC001 M15/M17 A3004 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050735Z AUTO BKN001 M15/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 050715Z AUTO M15/M16 A3004 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 050520Z 0506/0606 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM050900 14004KT P6SM SCT100
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 0517/0519 6SM -SHSN
BKN035
FM052000 27007KT P6SM BKN050
FM060000 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KTEX 050755Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050735Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050755Z AUTO 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050735Z AUTO 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050715Z AUTO 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 050753Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP246
T11111133
METAR KCEZ 050653Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP252
T11001122 400171156
METAR KCEZ 050553Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP262
T11001117 11006 21100 50000
KDRO 050623Z 0506/0606 04003KT 1/2SM FG BKN001 BKN010 OVC030
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100
FM052000 27010KT P6SM FEW030 SCT060
FM060000 28008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 050753Z AUTO 17003KT 1/4SM FZFG VV002 M06/M06 A3015 RMK
AO2 SLP251 T10611061
SPECI KDRO 050723Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FZFG VV002 M06/M06 A3016 RMK AO2
T10561061
SPECI KDRO 050709Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR VV002 M06/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 VIS
1/2V5 T10611067
METAR KPSO 050755Z AUTO 36001KT 10SM SCT013 OVC023 M07/M08 A3015 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 050735Z AUTO 30002KT 10SM BKN015 OVC025 M08/M09 A3015 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 050715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW010 BKN015 OVC025 M08/M09 A3015
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 050755Z AUTO 00000KT M13/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
PWINO
METAR KCPW 050735Z AUTO 27009KT M13/M13 A3010 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED
PWINO
METAR KCPW 050715Z AUTO 26009KT BKN110 M12/M13 A3010 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 050729Z 0507/0606 VRB03KT 3SM BR BKN003
TEMPO 0507/0511 1/4SM FZFG BKN002
FM051100 VRB03KT 1SM BR BKN003
TEMPO 0511/0513 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
SPECI KALS 050803Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT020 M16/M18 A3010 RMK AO2 I1000
T11611178
METAR KALS 050752Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM BKN020 M17/M18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP256
T11671183
SPECI KALS 050734Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT002 OVC019 M17/M19 A3011 RMK AO2
T11721189
Sunrise/Sunset for 12/05/2025
Vail - 07:11:27 MST / 16:41:06 MST
Durango - 07:10:58 MST / 16:53:40 MST
Alamosa - 07:03:29 MST / 16:45:11 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 12/05/25 08:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...287/040
21200 FT MSL...289/039
20000 FT MSL...294/035
19000 FT MSL...300/031
19000 FT MSL...300/031
18000 FT MSL...304/029
17100 FT MSL...305/028
17000 FT MSL...304/027
16000 FT MSL...303/024
15600 FT MSL...303/024
15000 FT MSL...303/024
14400 FT MSL...303/023
14000 FT MSL...303/024
13300 FT MSL...301/025
13000 FT MSL...299/025
12600 FT MSL...295/026
12000 FT MSL...289/025
11700 FT MSL...289/024
11000 FT MSL...281/021
11000 FT MSL...279/022
10400 FT MSL...265/016
10300 FT MSL...274/020
10100 FT MSL...262/016
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0454 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Low stratus is keeping cigs at KDRO below ILS breakpoints.
These clouds could linger to sunrise. Elsewhere, look for
another round of snow to begin impacting many terminals today.
Visibility could drop to IFR or LIFR at KHDN as a result as soon
as within the next couple hours. MVFR to IFR visibility could
occur at KASE, KEGE, KRIL, and KTEX after sunrise. Cigs will
likely fall below ILS breakpoints for all higher elevation
terminals as this storm passes through.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT P6SM BKN150
FM051800 34005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00111039
METAR KPGA 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP227
T00111044 400671017
METAR KPGA 050553Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00171044 10056 20017 53007
METAR KRQE 050653Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP230
T11061128 400501106 $
METAR KRQE 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10831117 10028 21094 53001 $
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/05/25 07:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7900 FT MSL...356/007
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0502 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...Friday 05/06Z through Saturday 06/06Z...VFR conditions
expected through the TAF period, with increasing cloud cover
expected overnight. Clear skies forecast to return by 18Z. Light
and variable winds anticipated through the period.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 06/06Z through Monday 08/06Z...VFR conditions
forecast through the weekend. Other than west through north winds
10-20 kts Saturday afternoon, light and variable winds should
prevail.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 050543Z 0506/0612 03005KT 6SM -SN SCT020 OVC028
TEMPO 0506/0507 4SM -SN BR
FM050900 15008KT P6SM FEW020 BKN025
FM051400 14009KT 5SM -SN SCT009 OVC018
FM051800 16010KT P6SM FEW015 BKN030 PROB30 0518/0521 -SHRASN
SCT010 OVC020
FM052300 16010KT 6SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC028
FM061100 16012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
METAR KSLC 050754Z 07005KT 9SM OVC046 02/M01 A3018 RMK AO2 SNE51 SLP223
P0000 T00171006
METAR KSLC 050654Z 07003KT 9SM -SN FEW040 OVC048 01/M01 A3019 RMK AO2
SNE33B49 SLP228 P0000 T00111006 400561022
METAR KSLC 050554Z 09007KT 6SM -SN BR FEW010 OVC036 01/M01 A3020 RMK
AO2 SNB0456 SLP223 P0001 60001 T00111006 10033 20011 58003
KVEL 050520Z 0506/0606 28003KT P6SM OVC100
FM050700 28003KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KVEL 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 A3009 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KVEL 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO TSNO
METAR KVEL 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56003
TSNO
METAR KPUC 050753Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10391072
METAR KPUC 050653Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM FEW100 M03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10331072 400391056
METAR KPUC 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10171061 10011 21028 58003
KCNY 050520Z 0506/0606 00000KT P6SM BKN100
FM051800 31005KT P6SM OVC100
FM060000 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCNY 050753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 M01/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP219
T10111050
METAR KCNY 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10111056 400561072
METAR KCNY 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10171056 10039 21028 58001
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/05/25 07:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...307/049
20000 FT MSL...321/043
19000 FT MSL...321/049
18000 FT MSL...322/040
17700 FT MSL...323/022
17000 FT MSL...317/022
16000 FT MSL...033/011
15500 FT MSL...039/010
15000 FT MSL...306/029
14000 FT MSL...305/025
13600 FT MSL...303/027
13000 FT MSL...307/026
12100 FT MSL...303/026
12000 FT MSL...303/029
11000 FT MSL...303/026
10900 FT MSL...302/027
10000 FT MSL...296/024
9800 FT MSL...293/024
9000 FT MSL...282/025
9000 FT MSL...279/019
8200 FT MSL...266/018
8000 FT MSL...260/018
7500 FT MSL...256/017
7000 FT MSL...236/016
6900 FT MSL...237/016
6900 FT MSL...241/015
6600 FT MSL...231/014
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2257 UTC Thursday, December 4, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Light NW winds will shift southerly by 01Z this
evening and most likely (70% chance) remain southerly through the
forecast period. Increasing moisture will yield gradually lowering
CIGs through the evening, falling to around 6kft around 01Z, and
falling to between 2kft-3kft around 10Z as snow showers approach.
Occasional snow showers then continue through the morning Friday
before gradually mixing with and changing to rain during the
afternoon. Heaviest precipitation expected Friday evening, when
probabilities for IFR approach 20%; LIFR probs 10%.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Moisture will increase from
the NW this evening, with snow developing across northern Utah
valleys from late this evening through the overnight hours, with
periods of snow continuing through the morning before mixing with or
changing to rain Friday afternoon. Exception will be across SW
Wyoming where all snow (>90% chance for all snow) is expected. Two
scenarios emerge for Cache Valley and Wasatch Back, as probabilities
for rain vs. snow are nearly equal by Friday evening. Better than a
50% chance exists for valley terminals to see MVFR flight categories
develop between 04Z-08Z overnight, with ~25% chance for IFR.
Mountain obscuration will develop across the northern and central
mountains.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 050804Z 0508/0606 23014KT P6SM VCSH BKN015 BKN060
FM051300 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT003 BKN009 OVC015
FM051800 24016G26KT P6SM SCT009 OVC015
FM060200 24016G26KT 2SM -SN SCT003 OVC007=
METAR KEVW 050753Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM OVC015 M05/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP209
T10501067 $
SPECI KEVW 050725Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM OVC015 M05/M07 A3007 RMK AO2
T10501067 $
METAR KEVW 050653Z AUTO 23014G21KT 10SM BKN014 BKN046 OVC060 M05/M07
A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND 23034/0630 SLP212 T10501067 410171111 $
KRKS 050520Z 0506/0606 25020G30KT P6SM OVC050
FM050700 25020G30KT 5SM -SHSN BKN025 OVC050
TEMPO 0511/0515 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
FM051800 27018G27KT P6SM BKN050
FM060200 25027G38KT 2SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC025
METAR KRKS 050754Z AUTO 25023KT 10SM FEW030 OVC035 M04/M08 A3001 RMK AO2
PK WND 26034/0741 SLP193 T10391078
METAR KRKS 050654Z AUTO 25021G27KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26029/0629 SLP200 T10391083 410061083
METAR KRKS 050554Z AUTO 25018G25KT 10SM SCT038 M04/M08 A3005 RMK AO2
PK WND 26030/0503 SLP209 T10391083 11028 21044 58001
KRWL 050522Z 0506/0606 24025G35KT P6SM BKN025
FM050800 25020G30KT 4SM -SN OVC025 PROB30 0508/0514 2SM -SN
BLSN OVC015
FM051700 25015G22KT P6SM SCT020 BKN025
FM051900 26016G23KT P6SM SCT040 BKN050
METAR KRWL 050753Z AUTO 22017G24KT 10SM SCT021 BKN026 OVC110 M04/M07
A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/0738 SLP185 T10441072
SPECI KRWL 050740Z AUTO 22018G28KT 10SM BKN025 BKN043 OVC110 M04/M07
A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/0738 T10441072
METAR KRWL 050653Z AUTO 22018G27KT 10SM SCT027 OVC043 M04/M07 A2999
RMK AO2 PK WND 21028/0641 SLP191 T10441072 410221172
KLAR 050522Z 0506/0606 25016G24KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 WS020/29040KT
FM050800 23017G25KT P6SM BKN050 OVC080
FM051500 29014KT 5SM -SN SCT030 BKN040
FM051900 31015G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
FM052300 24011KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KLAR 050753Z AUTO 22022KT 10SM OVC095 M04/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22029/0741 SLP138 T10441089
METAR KLAR 050653Z AUTO 22015G20KT 10SM FEW043 SCT080 OVC100 M04/M08
A2990 RMK AO2 SLP145 T10441083 410281239
METAR KLAR 050553Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM FEW060 BKN080 OVC100 M03/M09 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP151 T10331094 11028 21050 53002
KCYS 050522Z 0506/0606 28016G26KT P6SM BKN100 WS020/30040KT
FM051500 27012G20KT P6SM BKN060
FM052000 31012G20KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
FM060000 26010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCYS 050753Z AUTO 29020G32KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2984 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29037/0731 SLP122 T10061089 $
METAR KCYS 050653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
29029/0614 SLP133 T10111089 400061144 $
METAR KCYS 050553Z AUTO 28016G28KT 10SM BKN095 M01/M08 A2985 RMK AO2
PK WND 27030/0530 SLP132 T10061083 10000 21028 58002 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/05/25 07:47 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...296/053
22000 FT MSL...305/052
20000 FT MSL...307/049
19000 FT MSL...303/047
18000 FT MSL...293/047
17000 FT MSL...320/046
16000 FT MSL...315/048
15000 FT MSL...311/043
14000 FT MSL...306/040
13600 FT MSL...301/012
13000 FT MSL...302/039
12000 FT MSL...302/031
11200 FT MSL...307/019
11000 FT MSL...302/031
10000 FT MSL...280/022
10000 FT MSL...284/035
9000 FT MSL...307/031
8000 FT MSL...307/031
7300 FT MSL...303/027
7000 FT MSL...302/029
6700 FT MSL...287/021
6200 FT MSL...280/020
6000 FT MSL...282/020
6000 FT MSL...273/019
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/05/25 07:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...304/070
29000 FT MSL...297/061
28000 FT MSL...301/063
27000 FT MSL...302/062
26000 FT MSL...303/060
25000 FT MSL...305/057
24000 FT MSL...305/055
23000 FT MSL...307/054
22000 FT MSL...308/053
21000 FT MSL...306/054
20000 FT MSL...305/054
19000 FT MSL...301/053
18000 FT MSL...301/050
17000 FT MSL...301/046
16000 FT MSL...305/041
15000 FT MSL...300/041
14000 FT MSL...298/041
13000 FT MSL...288/037
12300 FT MSL...303/043
12000 FT MSL...289/036
10000 FT MSL...291/046
9000 FT MSL...271/043
8900 FT MSL...276/045
8000 FT MSL...279/042
7400 FT MSL...276/048
7100 FT MSL...280/039
7000 FT MSL...280/045
6600 FT MSL...282/031
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0455 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 954 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
Snow will continue through much of the night at KJAC, with IFR
persisting through at least 16Z Friday. 20 to 40% chances continue
to exist that KBPI and KPNA will also see some snow showers during
the night, with KPNA being the more likely terminal to see those snow
showers. MFR conditions would be expected if those snow showers
occur. A wave will also bring snow showers northward near KRKS early
in the period, and could last through much of the night. Occasional
IFR conditions are possible as a result. Most models are indicating
a lull in snowfall Friday afternoon, which could bring KJAC up to
VFR, however, given westerly flow and orographics, expect KJAC to
remain MVFR during the lull. A much heavier period of snow is then
expected beginning around 23Z Friday afternoon at KJAC which will
last through the rest of the period. Expect IFR to LIFR conditions
through much of the night as a result. This more potent push of snow
looks to impact KBPI and KPNA (70% chance) as well as KRKS (50%
chance) late in the period. It should also be noted that gusty winds
will also accompany the snow at KRKS, with gusts 25 to 30kts through
much of the period. This could lead to blowing snow, especially
after 02Z Saturday.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
With the approaching weather system, wind will be the main concern
east of the Divide, though winds will continue to decrease to start
the period with most terminals seeing winds dropping below 10kts by
the start of the period. The exceptions are KCPR and KCOD, where
gusts around 20 to 25kts may linger for the first 2 to 3 hours of
the period. Midlevel cigs also will be expected overnight for most
terminals. There is a slight chance of seeing some snow showers out
of those lower cigs, with most likely chances at KWRL (30% chance)
but KCPR (20% chance) and KCOD (10% chance) may also see occasional
snow showers. The mid-level cigs should filter out by midday Friday,
with BKN to SCT high clouds remaining and continuing through the end
of the period.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0545 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
Active weather pattern over the next 24 to 48 hours across mainly
southeast Wyoming as a strong Pacific jet max moves into the area.
Windy conditions will continue across southeast Wyoming with
intermittent breaks at times. Two upper level disturbances will move
across the area tonight and late Friday night bringing some bands of
snow to the southeast Wyoming terminals.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR conditions will prevail across the
western Nebraska terminals with breezy conditions after 17z as winds
shift into the northwest. It will be cloudy, but CIGS should stay
above 5000 feet AGL.
For southeast Wyoming, lower confidence forecast, especially for
KRWL since a few bands of moderate snow with IFR conditions can`t be
ruled out tonight. However, the timing is uncertain. Less of a
chance for KLAR and KCYS due to downslope winds. It will remain
windy through the night and into Friday before winds start to
diminish a bit after 21z-23z.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 050755Z AUTO 31017G22KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2987 RMK AO2
T00151065
METAR KIBM 050735Z AUTO 31017G21KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2987 RMK AO2
T00101063
METAR KIBM 050715Z AUTO 30017G21KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
T00071066
KSNY 050522Z 0506/0606 27010KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/30040KT
FM051000 31011KT P6SM BKN100
FM051700 32017G26KT P6SM BKN045 BKN060
FM052300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060
METAR KSNY 050753Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM FEW100 00/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00001083
METAR KSNY 050653Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM BKN110 M04/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP132
T10391089 400671100
METAR KSNY 050553Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10721100 10006 21089 55001
METAR KOGA 050755Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 SCT120 M06/M08 A2986
RMK AO2 T10561080
METAR KOGA 050735Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2986 RMK AO2
T10601083
METAR KOGA 050715Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT120 M05/M08 A2986 RMK AO2
T10551083
METAR KIML 050753Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP136
T10441089
METAR KIML 050653Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP142
T10561083 400831061
METAR KIML 050553Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP146
T10391078 10022 21061 56008
KMCK 050520Z 0506/0606 25009KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/30040KT
FM051500 29009KT P6SM FEW250
FM051600 31012G22KT P6SM SCT100
FM052300 31007KT P6SM FEW250
FM060400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 050753Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP141
T10441056
METAR KMCK 050653Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10331050
METAR KMCK 050553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10281044 10006 21028 400441044 56009
North Platte (KLNX) 12/05/25 08:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...309/040
15000 FT MSL...293/035
14200 FT MSL...292/033
14000 FT MSL...293/033
13000 FT MSL...291/031
12000 FT MSL...291/029
12000 FT MSL...290/029
11000 FT MSL...293/027
10100 FT MSL...289/027
10000 FT MSL...290/027
9000 FT MSL...288/024
5000 FT MSL...014/035
3600 FT MSL...273/016
3400 FT MSL...291/022
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0527 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1126 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours for western
and north central Nebraska. Winds will switch from the west to
the northwest late morning with wind speeds around 10 to 15 kts
and gust up to 25 kts across north central Nebraska, including
the KVTN terminal.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 050520Z 0506/0606 26009KT P6SM SKC
FM051300 32010KT P6SM SCT110
FM051700 34014G25KT P6SM SCT110
FM052300 34008KT P6SM FEW250
FM060300 24007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 050753Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10501094
METAR KGLD 050653Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10441094 400281050
METAR KGLD 050553Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10391083 10006 21044 55010
KGCK 050534Z 0506/0606 23008KT 5SM BR SKC
FM051500 31010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 050754Z AUTO 22006KT 4SM BR CLR M08/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP163
T10781078
METAR KGCK 050654Z AUTO 20006KT 4SM BR CLR M06/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1001 T10561061
METAR KGCK 050554Z AUTO 19007KT 5SM BR CLR M05/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP172
I1000 I6000 T10501050 10000 21050 400221056 58009
METAR KLBL 050756Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP171
T10561061 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050656Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP175
T10501056 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 050556Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP184
6//// T10391044 10006 21050 58013 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 050755Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
T10311048
METAR KEHA 050735Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
T10301046
METAR KEHA 050715Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2996 RMK AO2
T10311047
Goodland (KGLD) 12/05/25 07:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
6200 FT MSL...246/010
6000 FT MSL...292/006
4300 FT MSL...244/014
4000 FT MSL...261/014
4000 FT MSL...249/014
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/05/25 08:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13800 FT MSL...052/003
12000 FT MSL...231/003
9600 FT MSL...036/004
9000 FT MSL...256/006
8000 FT MSL...352/004
5100 FT MSL...309/006
5000 FT MSL...349/004
4300 FT MSL...289/009
4000 FT MSL...297/007
3200 FT MSL...244/010
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0801 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
VFR conditions remain forecasted for each terminal for this TAF
period. Winds are forecast to veer to the northwest as the day
goes on as winds gust 20-25 knots from the late morning through
the afternoon before shifting back again to the southwest by the
end of the period. Some LLWS is forecast for MCK through 15Z as
jet streak moves through the area.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0557 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1154 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
Light southwest winds will shift to the west and northwest by
15-18z. Before then, patchy ground fog could develop in spite of
the downslope winds given the moist air and diurnal cooling.
However, widespread fog or LIFR CIGS are not expected.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM FEW050
FM050800 25005KT 6SM BR OVC040
TEMPO 0509/0513 2SM BR OVC020
FM051600 29005KT P6SM FEW050
FM051800 35006KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KGUY 050753Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP153
I1000 T10441056
METAR KGUY 050653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10441050
METAR KGUY 050553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP164
I6000 T10331044 11006 21039 400281039 57011
KDHT 050520Z 0506/0606 23005KT 5SM BR FEW250
FM050800 25005KT 6SM BR OVC040
TEMPO 0509/0513 2SM BR OVC020
FM051300 28005KT 4SM BR FEW250
FM051600 35006KT P6SM FEW050
METAR KDHT 050753Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1000 T10561067
METAR KDHT 050653Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP165
I1000 T10441050
METAR KDHT 050553Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP172
I6002 T10441050 10000 21050 400221050 58014
Amarillo (KAMA) 12/05/25 07:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7000 FT MSL...337/032
6100 FT MSL...329/009
6000 FT MSL...087/005
5300 FT MSL...336/006
4600 FT MSL...269/004
4200 FT MSL...256/021
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0531 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1117 PM CST Thu Dec 4 2025
As of late tonight, present satellite has seen fog already
forming across the far southeast corner of the Panhandles.
Currently local cameras in the area have also confirm that
visibility has significantly dropped in these areas with most
locations looking to already be under a mile. This fog has the
potential to develop across most of the Panhandles thanks to
snowfall yesterday, with impacts most likely to KDHT and KGUY at
this time. However, these impacts may be slightly less than what
is being seen in the southeast given the terminals had more time
to dry out. Still, present expectations do expect a visibility
drop with worse case scenario having terminals fall under 1 mile.
Fog should be quick to clear up beyond sunrise Friday morning
with VFR conditions holding for the day.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 050529Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM051200 08005KT P6SM SCT120
FM052100 28016G24KT P6SM FEW200
FM060100 28007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KFMN 050753Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP249
T10611072
METAR KFMN 050653Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP252
T10561061 400221056
METAR KFMN 050553Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP256
T10441061 10006 21044 53001
METAR KLVS 050753Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10281133 $
METAR KLVS 050653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10501111 400061106 $
METAR KLVS 050553Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP183
I6001 T10721106 11022 21089 55007 $
METAR KRTN 050753Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP182
T11111122
METAR KRTN 050653Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP190
T11111128 410111117
METAR KRTN 050553Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP197
I6000 T11111122 11039 21111 56005
METAR KCAO 050655Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10221078 400001044
METAR KCAO 050555Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10281072 11011 21044 58010
Albuquerque (KABX) 12/05/25 07:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...041/004
8500 FT MSL...077/007
8000 FT MSL...354/003
7700 FT MSL...289/007
7000 FT MSL...072/008
6500 FT MSL...341/006
6300 FT MSL...344/008
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0808 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 948 PM MST Thu Dec 4 2025
A patch of MVFR cigs around the San Juan Mts tonight will linger
thru Friday morning before dissipating in the afternoon. Northwest
flow aloft increasing over the Rockies may continue to produce
High Turb across northern NM thru Friday night. Surface winds will
be elevated again Friday near the east slopes of the central mt
chain with gusts in the 25-35KT range, especially around KCQC.
Otherwise, tranquil conditions are expected with passing mid and
high level cloud cover Friday afternoon.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 050600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2206 2820-07 3131-09 3239-19 3245-31 334743 336344 334644
BCE 3121-05 3027-17 3232-29 313645 345045 353849
LND 3220-06 3327-11 3145-22 3153-32 305948 326546 326842
RKS 2836 3126-10 3141-21 3044-32 305347 326146 325743
GJT 2713-06 2923-09 3128-19 3034-31 315245 334345 324046
FMN 3120-05 3024-07 3230-18 3424-30 343344 312750 334548
ABQ 2919-03 3124-06 3326-19 3420-30 332044 312647 292850
MBW 2846 3033-12 3143-22 3043-32 316448 326047 326144
DEN 3036-02 3215-08 3031-22 3246-32 326447 314246 315247
PUB 3315-02 3023-07 2939-21 3134-32 335145 303748 324946
ALS 3024-07 3133-20 3229-31 343845 302649 334546
TCC 2811 2914-02 2921-04 2831-19 2661-30 258343 256848 265051
BFF 3045 3127-06 3028-12 3037-24 3060-35 317549 315546 315744
GLD 2812 3126-05 3135-13 3143-22 3048-34 335947 294948 304145
GCK 2912+01 3112-04 3021-11 3039-22 3038-35 275244 276046 275348
GAG 2722+00 2918-04 2826-08 2747-21 2668-32 750743 259948 267050
AMA 2625 2915-03 2827-05 2645-19 2579-30 259943 259949 266451
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 051200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2507 2924-06 3133-11 3251-20 3146-32 348043 348545 337646
BCE 3425-06 3434-17 3443-31 356742 356245 346246
LND 3318-06 3222-12 3046-25 3070-34 327446 327545 327543
RKS 2935 3026-11 3048-21 3149-33 326146 326746 327643
GJT 2811-07 3123-10 3137-20 3241-32 324644 324844 324844
FMN 3019-05 3126-08 2938-18 2838-30 274646 303646 315146
ABQ 3020-03 2925-05 2926-18 2828-29 283045 283048 312547
MBW 2837 2931-13 3042-23 2959-33 306047 306046 316544
DEN 3031-04 3115-10 3038-21 2942-33 286048 295947 305944
PUB 0306-02 3112-09 2939-20 2752-31 275647 284946 305047
ALS 3025-08 2935-18 2845-30 275147 284447 315146
TCC 3008 3015+01 2820-03 2924-19 2930-30 283444 273948 283549
BFF 3134 3124-08 3126-13 2835-24 2956-36 296848 296547 316343
GLD 3228 3122-07 2935-11 2940-20 2748-32 286048 285548 296346
GCK 2809+03 3319-05 2926-10 2939-19 2944-31 285246 275850 305346
GAG 2708+02 2913-03 2823-05 2830-20 2935-30 274645 266148 275249
AMA 3107 2914-01 2920-04 2923-19 2931-30 264844 265947 274549
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 060000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2207 2821-04 3030-09 3346-19 3392-29 843243 833550 347646
BCE 3533-03 3441-16 3673-28 852441 850748 315250
LND 2815-06 3023-12 3252-21 3273-34 834244 834549 326946
RKS 2727 3031-12 3359-20 3371-33 834343 833949 305945
GJT 2807-06 3217-11 3346-20 3462-32 854342 359646 316747
FMN 3227-05 3325-07 3334-18 3558-30 862341 345145 315746
ABQ 3129-02 3129-06 3034-19 3134-31 334139 313643 324147
MBW 2728 3034-14 3242-26 3476-35 339244 338946 317446
DEN 3021-05 3125-13 3235-26 3466-34 336841 326444 307144
PUB 3008-05 3019-11 3044-23 3149-33 325841 325843 316244
ALS 3118-10 3249-19 3350-32 336541 325544 315945
TCC 9900 3312-01 3119-06 2836-18 2744-32 275441 284743 294846
BFF 3218 3124-09 3127-16 3140-29 3248-38 326044 326544 316844
GLD 3420 3324-07 3123-13 2934-26 2655-36 295142 305643 305943
GCK 3319-01 3325-06 3129-12 2737-23 2655-33 276144 285643 295944
GAG 3515+02 2916-04 2825-10 2642-20 2560-31 258044 266945 276444
AMA 3609 3010-03 2823-07 2740-18 2655-31 257842 276044 285745
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