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NZUS99 KBOU 060629
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2325 MST Friday, December 5, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 060556Z 17006KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP085
T10441067 11006 21044 58034 $
METAR KFNL 060456Z 12003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP100
T10331067 $
METAR KFNL 060356Z 21003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP117 T10221056
$
METAR KGXY 060556Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM M04/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP115
T10441056 11006 21056 58037 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 060456Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM M06/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP135
T10561067 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 060356Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM M05/M06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP149 T10501061
FZRANO $
METAR KBDU 060615Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 060555Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2973 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 060535Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2974 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 060615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2973 RMK AO2 T10721079
METAR KEIK 060555Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR M07/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 T10741083
METAR KEIK 060535Z AUTO 08003KT 9SM CLR M07/M07 A2974 RMK AO2 T10661074
KBJC 060536Z 0606/0706 VRB06KT P6SM SCT070 OVC110
FM060800 30005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN220
FM061400 16006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM061700 30016G32KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
TEMPO 0618/0622 30022G40KT
FM062300 30012KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM070500 26009KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
METAR KBJC 060615Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2975 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 060555Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2975 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 060535Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2976 RMK AO2
KDEN 060536Z 0606/0712 19010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN220
FM061400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM061700 31015G25KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
TEMPO 0618/0622 30020G36KT
FM062300 25010KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM070400 22009KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
SPECI KDEN 060617Z 18012KT 10SM FEW150 BKN200 M02/M08 A2974 RMK AO2
T10171078
METAR KDEN 060553Z 19005KT 10SM FEW150 BKN200 M02/M08 A2975 RMK AO2
SLP081 T10221078 11006 21050 58032
METAR KDEN 060453Z 18012KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 M03/M08 A2979 RMK AO2
SLP100 T10331078
KBKF 060100Z 0601/0707 14010G15KT 9999 SCT120 SCT200 QNH2988INS
BECMG 0606/0607 18006KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2990INS TX03/0617Z
TNM03/0602Z
METAR KBKF 060558Z 17013KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 BKN220 M01/M08 A2974
RMK AO2A SLP064 T10061085 10004 21022 57029
METAR KBKF 060458Z 18008KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 BKN220 M01/M08 A2978
RMK AO2A SLP082 T10111081
METAR KBKF 060358Z 19010KT 10SM FEW075 FEW140 BKN220 M00/M08 A2981
RMK AO2A SLP096 T10031076
KAPA 060536Z 0606/0706 17011KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
FM061400 23006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM061700 32012G22KT P6SM BKN120 BKN220
TEMPO 0618/0622 30018G32KT
FM062300 30009KT P6SM SCT130 BKN220
FM070400 22009KT P6SM SCT140 BKN220
METAR KAPA 060553Z 15011KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 M01/M09 A2977 RMK AO2
SLP098 T10111089 10017 21028 57028
METAR KAPA 060453Z 15010KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 M03/M08 A2980 RMK AO2
SLP122 T10281083
METAR KAPA 060353Z 15012KT 10SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN200 M02/M08 A2983
RMK AO2 SLP135 T10221083
METAR KMNH 060615Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 060555Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 060535Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 060615Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 060555Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2978 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 060535Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2979 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 060615Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 060555Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A2978 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 060535Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2979 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 060553Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP104
T10221061 11006 21039 58025
METAR KAKO 060453Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP115
T10171056
METAR KAKO 060353Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP132
T10281044
METAR KLIC 060555Z AUTO 21015G23KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP108
T10221061 11017 21100 58025
METAR KLIC 060455Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP127
T10391078
METAR KLIC 060355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10781100
METAR KHEQ 060615Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 060555Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 060535Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 060614Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 060554Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 060534Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 060615Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 060555Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 060535Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 060553Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP130
T10501067 11006 21061 58018
METAR KITR 060453Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10561072
METAR KITR 060353Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP156
T10561067
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) 12/06/25 06:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...313/051
20000 FT MSL...338/016
8000 FT MSL...244/002
8000 FT MSL...298/001
7000 FT MSL...210/004
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0044 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Sunday/...
Issued at 542 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Models indicate drainage winds should commence at DIA by 04Z this
evening. There should not be any ceiling issues overnight. Will
leave the stronger west-northwesterly winds in after 17Z on
Saturday.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 060615Z AUTO 22018G38KT 3SM -SN CLR M06/M11 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 060555Z AUTO 22022G40KT 2SM -SN CLR M06/M11 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 060535Z AUTO 22016G48KT 2SM -SN M06/M11 A2983 RMK AO2 SKY
OBSCURED VIS 1 1/2V3
METAR KAFF 060555Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A2981 RMK AO2A SLP123 4/002
T10681108 11013 21092 57024
METAR KAFF 060455Z 08008KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2984 RMK AO2A SLP140
T10591098
METAR KAFF 060355Z 01003KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A2986 RMK AO2A SLP164
T10811113
KCOS 060525Z 0606/0706 10007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM061400 30012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM061900 33015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM070100 35012KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KCOS 060554Z 11010KT 10SM SCT220 M04/M10 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP136
4/001 T10391106 10000 21044 58025
METAR KCOS 060454Z 13010KT 10SM SCT220 M04/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10391100
METAR KCOS 060354Z 14009KT 10SM BKN220 M04/M10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10391100
METAR KFLY 060615Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A2984 RMK AO2 T10581092
METAR KFLY 060555Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2986 RMK AO2 T10601096
11036 21074
METAR KFLY 060535Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 T10631100
KFCS 060400Z 0604/0710 33009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2974INS
BECMG 0612/0613 30012G22KT 9999 SCT100 BKN200 WS010/28045KT
530009 QNH2970INS
TEMPO 0614/0620 30025G35KT 560309
BECMG 0621/0622 33012KT 9999 SCT070 BKN200 530309 QNH2978INS
BECMG 0701/0702 33009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2984INS TX08/0619Z
TNM08/0611Z
LAST NO AMDS AFT 0605
NEXT 0812
METAR KFCS 060555Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP149
T10461098 10016 21053 57026 $
METAR KFCS 060455Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP154
T10171093 $
METAR KFCS 060355Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP170
T10341101 $
KPUB 060525Z 0606/0706 29006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM061600 27012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM062000 30015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM070100 34008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
METAR KPUB 060553Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP160
I6000 T11061117 11033 21106 58022
METAR KPUB 060453Z 28003KT 10SM CLR M09/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP173 T10891094
METAR KPUB 060353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP185 T10721078
METAR KTAD 060554Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10501072 10028 21061 58013
METAR KTAD 060454Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP147
T10441067
METAR KTAD 060354Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10441067
METAR KLAA 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10561072 10039 21061 58011
METAR KLAA 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10441056
METAR KLAA 060353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP168
T10441056
METAR KSPD 060556Z AUTO 23007KT M06/M07 A2992 RMK AO1 SLP133 T10561072
10006 21056 58013
METAR KSPD 060456Z AUTO 24007KT M05/M07 A2995 RMK AO1 SLP145 T10501072
METAR KSPD 060356Z AUTO 24007KT M03/M06 A2996 RMK AO1 SLP149 T10331061
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) 12/06/25 06:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7800 FT MSL...246/001
7000 FT MSL...208/004
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0550 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
VFR conditions are expected at COS and PUB over the next 24
hours. Generally light diurnal winds through the evening,
with gusty west to northwest winds developing at the terminals
between 12Z-16Z Saturday, which continues through sunset before
tapering off through Saturday evening.
There will be the potential for IFR stratus at ALS aft 6Z
through around 12Z, with generally light winds. Otherwise, VFR
conditions with breezy westerly winds developing at terminal
aft 16Z, which continues through the afternoon.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 060553Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM FEW041 BKN049 OVC060 02/M04 A2988
RMK AO2 SLP137 T00171044 10017 21017 58019
METAR KCAG 060453Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT044 OVC055 M01/M03 A2992 RMK
AO2 SLP161 T10111028
METAR KCAG 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC044 M01/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP164
T10061033
METAR KHDN 060556Z AUTO 09005KT 8SM -SN BKN048 OVC060 M02/M03 A2989 RMK
AO2 SLP142 P0000 60000 T10221033 11011 21022 400111067 58019
FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 060456Z AUTO 05005KT 9SM -SN FEW002 OVC038 M02/M03 A2993 RMK
AO2 SLP157 P0000 T10221033 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 060425Z AUTO 08006KT 5SM -SN BR SCT022 OVC038 M02/M03 A2994
RMK AO2 P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 060615Z AUTO 08005KT 1 1/4SM SCT008 BKN014 OVC018 M02/M02
A2986 RMK AO1 T10201020
METAR KSBS 060555Z AUTO 09004KT 1 1/4SM BKN010 OVC018 A2987 RMK AO1
METAR KSBS 060535Z AUTO 09003KT 1 1/4SM OVC010 M02/M02 A2989 RMK AO1
T10231023
METAR KC07 060615Z AUTO 22005KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 060555Z AUTO 23004KT 3/4SM SN OVC001 A2988 RMK AO2 P0002
METAR KC07 060535Z AUTO 24004KT 1/2SM SN OVC001 A2989 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR K33V 060615Z AUTO 18010KT 5SM SCT012 SCT016 OVC029 M03/M05 A2981
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 060555Z AUTO 17013G16KT 7SM SCT015 BKN030 OVC070 M02/M06
A2982 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 060535Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM SCT036 OVC070 M02/M06 A2984
RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 060553Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM OVC040 01/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP146
T00111056 10011 21033 58011
METAR KEEO 060453Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM OVC045 01/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00061056
METAR KEEO 060353Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC043 00/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00001050
METAR K20V 060615Z AUTO 27004G14KT 7SM -SN BKN020 OVC025 M02/M05 A2989
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 060555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN024 BKN031 OVC043 M02/M06 A2990
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 060535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 SCT060 OVC075 M02/M06 A2992
RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 060615Z AUTO 05003KT 7SM -SN BKN027 OVC036 M04/M06 A2990 RMK
AO2 T10401060
METAR KGNB 060555Z AUTO 23005KT 3SM -SN BKN025 OVC043 M04/M06 A2992
RMK AO2 T10361060 11030 21042
METAR KGNB 060535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC041 M03/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 T10351067
METAR K0CO 060615Z AUTO 27023G36KT 1 1/4SM -SN SCT003 BKN008 OVC014
M11/M12 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 060555Z AUTO 28021G37KT 1SM -SN BKN004 OVC012 M11/M12 A2984
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 060535Z AUTO 28027G34KT 1 1/2SM -SN OVC010 M12/M13 A2984
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 060616Z AUTO 29023G35KT 7SM SCT015 BKN025 OVC031 M08/M11
A2978 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 060553Z AUTO 29031G47KT 1SM BKN010 OVC013 M09/M11 A2977
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 060533Z AUTO 29032G48KT 1SM OVC013 M09/M11 A2974 RMK AO2
KGJT 060520Z 0606/0706 10003KT P6SM OVC070
FM061200 VRB03KT P6SM OVC060 PROB30 0612/0618 6SM -SHSN
BKN045
FM061800 33008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060 PROB30
0618/0624 6SM
-SHSNRA BKN040
FM070000 32006KT P6SM VCSH BKN250
METAR KGJT 060553Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM OVC070 02/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00171033 10022 20000 56008
METAR KGJT 060453Z 00000KT 10SM OVC065 02/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP176
T00171044
METAR KGJT 060353Z 05003KT 10SM OVC065 01/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00061028
KRIL 060520Z 0606/0706 14003KT P6SM VCSH OVC060 WS020/25035KT
FM060800 20003KT 2SM -SHSN BKN035 OVC050 WS020/25035KT PROB30
0608/0614 3/4SM -SHSN BKN015
FM061400 27010KT 2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC040 WS020/24035KT
FM061800 27010G20KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR OVC025 WS020/26040KT
FM070000 27007KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
METAR KRIL 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 M02/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP189
60000 T10221039 11011 21033 56009
METAR KRIL 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC090 M02/M03 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP193 T10221033
METAR KRIL 060353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC060 M03/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP199
T10281044
METAR K5SM 060612Z AUTO 5SM -SN OVC003 M07/M08 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 060552Z AUTO 3/4SM SN OVC003 M07/M09 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 060532Z AUTO 7SM OVC003 M07/M09 A3001 RMK AO2
KEGE 060520Z 0606/0706 29009KT P6SM VCSH OVC045 WS020/23040KT
TEMPO 0606/0608 4SM -SHSN BKN030
FM060800 17011G21KT 2SM BR OVC035 WS020/23040KT
TEMPO 0608/0611 3/4SM -SHSN BKN020
FM061100 25014G24KT 1SM -SHSN BKN020 OVC040 WS020/25035KT
FM062000 26014G20KT 1/2SM SHSN OVC020
FM070000 27009KT 1 1/2SM -SN OVC025
METAR KEGE 060556Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC041 M01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP166
60000 T10111050 10000 21011 400111078 57007 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 060456Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM OVC047 M01/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP170
T10061050 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 060356Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM OVC043 00/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP178
T00001056 FZRANO $
KASE 060520Z 0606/0706 20006KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 WS020/25040KT
TEMPO 0606/0608 4SM -SHSN BKN025
FM060800 16003KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC040 WS020/27035KT
PROB30 0608/0614 3/4SM -SHSN BKN020
FM061400 34004KT 3/4SM -SHSN BKN015 OVC040 WS020/27035KT
FM061800 33010G20KT 1SM -SN BR OVC020
METAR KASE 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 M04/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP156
60000 T10441067 11044 21056 56009
METAR KASE 060453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM OVC055 M04/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP162
T10441061
METAR KASE 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 M05/M07 A3001 RMK AO2
SNE0255 SLP175 P0000 T10501067
METAR KLXV 060553Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC037 M06/M10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP122
60000 T10611100 11061 21072 56008
METAR KLXV 060453Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM OVC038 M06/M10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP124
T10611100
METAR KLXV 060353Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM FEW026 OVC036 M06/M10 A2999 RMK
AO2 SLP140 T10611100
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) 12/06/25 06:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...315/070
24000 FT MSL...313/067
22000 FT MSL...306/058
21300 FT MSL...305/056
20000 FT MSL...306/051
19000 FT MSL...310/045
19000 FT MSL...310/045
18000 FT MSL...309/040
17100 FT MSL...306/040
17000 FT MSL...306/040
16000 FT MSL...302/039
15600 FT MSL...302/038
15000 FT MSL...302/038
14400 FT MSL...301/038
14000 FT MSL...299/039
13300 FT MSL...302/042
13000 FT MSL...299/039
12500 FT MSL...291/032
12000 FT MSL...285/031
11700 FT MSL...279/031
11000 FT MSL...265/033
11000 FT MSL...269/034
10400 FT MSL...268/033
10300 FT MSL...237/031
10100 FT MSL...267/030
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0439 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 934 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
This afternoon`s snow showers have tapered off, but another
round of snow will begin between 06z and 12z this morning. The
only locations currently not likely to see any snow are KVEL,
KCNY, and KDRO. Ceilings at KASE, KEGE, and KRIL will remain
below ILS breakpoints, and other terminals will likely drop
below breakpoints at times as well. KHDN, KASE, KGUC, and KTEX
will see the greatest impacts from this system, as both low
ceilings, snow showers reducing visibility, and strong winds
with gusts up to 25 knots will impact these terminals for
prolonged periods. At these locations, IFR will prevail. Other
locations will see VFR to MVFR conditions, with occasional drops
to IFR possible. Winds will be westerly, with gusts up to 25
knots expected mainly after 12z. LLWS will be a concern at most
terminals.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 060615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 01/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 T00051017
METAR KAJZ 060555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 01/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
T00061022 10022 20003 400391047
METAR KAJZ 060535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 01/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 T00081024
KMTJ 060520Z 0606/0706 13004KT P6SM OVC070
FM061200 16005KT P6SM BKN050 OVC060 WS020/26035KT PROB30
0612/0618 6SM -SHSN OVC025
FM061800 33005KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 0618/0624 6SM -SHSNRA
OVC025
FM070000 24004KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
METAR KMTJ 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 M01/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP172
T10111039 10006 21022 58009
METAR KMTJ 060453Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM OVC070 M01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10111039
METAR KMTJ 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 M01/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP185
T10111039
METAR KGUC 060556Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN055 M09/M11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP217
60000 T10891106 11050 21089 400001200 58003 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 060456Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN038 BKN048 M08/M09 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP235 T10781094 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 060356Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC055 M07/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SNE04
SLP254 P0000 T10671083 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 060615Z AUTO 27028G41KT 240V300 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2988 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 060555Z AUTO 27028G43KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 060535Z AUTO 26023G38KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 060615Z AUTO 25023G34KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 T00001093
METAR KAEJ 060555Z AUTO 25024G31KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 T10031093
10000 21037 400301141
METAR KAEJ 060535Z AUTO 25024G36KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 T10011091
METAR KANK 060615Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR M00/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 T10031089
$
METAR KANK 060555Z AUTO 24017G24KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23028/0514 T00011088 10004 21009 58008 $
METAR KANK 060535Z AUTO 24018G22KT 10SM CLR M00/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23028/0514 T10011088 $
METAR KMYP 060615Z AUTO OVC001 M09/M10 A3007 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 060555Z AUTO OVC001 M09/M10 A3007 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 060535Z AUTO OVC001 M09/M10 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 060520Z 0606/0706 14006KT P6SM BKN200
FM060900 19003KT P6SM BKN050
FM061200 25003KT P6SM OVC030 WS020/26040KT PROB30 0612/0615
2SM -SHSN BKN020
FM061500 26003KT 1SM -SHSN BR OVC020 WS020/26040KT
FM061900 28010G18KT 1SM -SHSN BR OVC015
FM070000 29006KT P6SM VCSH BKN015
METAR KTEX 060615Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM OVC034 M05/M08 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 060555Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC036 M05/M08 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 060535Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC036 M06/M08 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 060615Z AUTO 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 060555Z AUTO 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 060535Z AUTO 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 060553Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP213
T10721094 10006 21072 53003
METAR KCEZ 060453Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP216
T10671083
METAR KCEZ 060353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP216
T10561078
KDRO 060520Z 0606/0706 04003KT P6SM BKN200
FM060900 05003KT P6SM FEW030 OVC120
FM061400 06005KT P6SM FEW030 OVC070
FM062000 28015G25KT P6SM BKN070
FM070000 28013KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDRO 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP245
T10831094 11017 21089 53006
METAR KDRO 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10721083
METAR KDRO 060353Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP238
T10721078
METAR KPSO 060615Z AUTO 08001KT 10SM OVC015 M04/M06 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 060555Z AUTO 04002KT 10SM OVC015 M04/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 11030
21043
METAR KPSO 060535Z AUTO 03002KT 10SM OVC017 M04/M06 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 060615Z AUTO 25010G15KT 10SM CLR M10/M14 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 060555Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 060535Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A3007 RMK AO2
KALS 060525Z 0606/0706 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
TEMPO 0610/0614 1SM BR BKN003
FM061500 29008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM061900 30012G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM070100 33007KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KALS 060552Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M13/M14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP234
T11331144 11056 21150 56004
METAR KALS 060452Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M13/M14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP245
T11331144
METAR KALS 060352Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR M12/M14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP245
T11221139
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) 12/06/25 06:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...315/070
24000 FT MSL...313/067
22000 FT MSL...306/058
21300 FT MSL...305/056
20000 FT MSL...306/051
19000 FT MSL...310/045
19000 FT MSL...310/045
18000 FT MSL...309/040
17100 FT MSL...306/040
17000 FT MSL...306/040
16000 FT MSL...302/039
15600 FT MSL...302/038
15000 FT MSL...302/038
14400 FT MSL...301/038
14000 FT MSL...299/039
13300 FT MSL...302/042
13000 FT MSL...299/039
12500 FT MSL...291/032
12000 FT MSL...285/031
11700 FT MSL...279/031
11000 FT MSL...265/033
11000 FT MSL...269/034
10400 FT MSL...268/033
10300 FT MSL...237/031
10100 FT MSL...267/030
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0439 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 934 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
This afternoon`s snow showers have tapered off, but another
round of snow will begin between 06z and 12z this morning. The
only locations currently not likely to see any snow are KVEL,
KCNY, and KDRO. Ceilings at KASE, KEGE, and KRIL will remain
below ILS breakpoints, and other terminals will likely drop
below breakpoints at times as well. KHDN, KASE, KGUC, and KTEX
will see the greatest impacts from this system, as both low
ceilings, snow showers reducing visibility, and strong winds
with gusts up to 25 knots will impact these terminals for
prolonged periods. At these locations, IFR will prevail. Other
locations will see VFR to MVFR conditions, with occasional drops
to IFR possible. Winds will be westerly, with gusts up to 25
knots expected mainly after 12z. LLWS will be a concern at most
terminals.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 060520Z 0606/0706 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM061800 31007KT P6SM SKC
FM070300 28004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00331022 10072 20028 58000
METAR KPGA 060453Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00331022
METAR KPGA 060353Z AUTO 21004KT 9SM CLR 04/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00441028
METAR KRQE 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP199
T10611100 10056 21067 53002 $
METAR KRQE 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP200
T10501094
METAR KRQE 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP203
T10331094
Flagstaff (KFSX) 12/06/25 06:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
7900 FT MSL...096/012
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0459 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION...Saturday 06/06Z through Sunday 07/06Z...VFR conditions
forecast through the period. Breezy early morning winds likely
north of a KGCN-KRQE line, primarily across higher elevations.
Otherwise, look for west through northwest winds 5-15 kts after
18Z.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 07/06Z through Tuesday 09/06Z...VFR conditions
expected along with light and variable winds.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 060542Z 0606/0712 16012KT 5SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC028
FM060700 17011KT P6SM SCT020 OVC035
FM061100 14004KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM061600 32014KT P6SM SCT070
FM070200 14005KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KSLC 060554Z 14010KT 8SM -RA SCT026 BKN040 BKN075 04/03 A2996 RMK
AO2 SLP146 P0010 60022 T00390028 10050 20039 58012
SPECI KSLC 060552Z 13010KT 8SM -RA SCT026 BKN040 BKN075 04/03 A2996 RMK
AO2 P0010
METAR KSLC 060454Z 00000KT 6SM RA FEW017 BKN027 OVC040 05/02 A3000
RMK AO2 SLP159 P0010 T00500022
KVEL 060520Z 0606/0706 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 OVC120 WS020/26035KT
FM060900 29003KT P6SM OVC060 WS020/26035KT
FM061900 28010G19KT P6SM BKN050
METAR KVEL 060553Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT120 A2992 RMK AO2 SLPNO 58009
METAR KVEL 060453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 A2994 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KVEL 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 A2994 RMK AO2 SLPNO
METAR KPUC 060553Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM BKN110 01/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP179
T00111056 10039 20000 56006
METAR KPUC 060453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00061050
METAR KPUC 060353Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM FEW046 02/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00171056
KCNY 060520Z 0606/0706 10006KT P6SM FEW080 BKN200
FM060900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
FM062000 30010KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 060553Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM FEW070 02/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00221039 10050 20006 56006
METAR KCNY 060453Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP169
T00171039
METAR KCNY 060353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM FEW075 02/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00221044
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 12/06/25 06:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...305/038
16000 FT MSL...299/047
15500 FT MSL...284/043
15000 FT MSL...298/046
14000 FT MSL...299/043
13600 FT MSL...297/041
13000 FT MSL...299/040
12100 FT MSL...299/039
12000 FT MSL...296/038
11000 FT MSL...292/036
10900 FT MSL...293/037
10000 FT MSL...284/033
9800 FT MSL...283/035
9000 FT MSL...272/033
9000 FT MSL...274/033
8200 FT MSL...266/029
8000 FT MSL...257/034
7500 FT MSL...255/027
7000 FT MSL...228/025
6900 FT MSL...230/015
6900 FT MSL...248/027
6600 FT MSL...224/016
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2311 UTC Friday, December 5, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...Brief VFR conditions will transition to MVFR with
intermittent IFR conditions this evening and overnight for the KSLC
terminal. CIGs will lower this evening <3k feet as moisture
increases and rain moves into the terminal with snow levels
remaining 1-2k feet AGL. Expect mountain obscuration to persist.
Conditions begin drying early Saturday morning. Winds will remain
light and primarily out of the south.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...The northern airspace will
remain primarily in MVFR/IFR conditions as moisture pushes in this
afternoon/evening with valley rain and mountain snow along with
mountain obscuration. Snow levels will gradually rise from 5k feet
to 7k feet through the evening. Winds will be light and variable
across most terminals with stronger winds developing overnight
across the far northeastern airspace. Southern airspace will remain
dry with VFR conditions prevailing.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 060542Z 0606/0706 22020G30KT 1/4SM SN FZFG VV003
FM060700 24022G32KT 2SM -SHSN BKN003 OVC009
TEMPO 0607/0611 1/4SM SN FZFG VV003
FM061500 26020G30KT P6SM SCT010 BKN035
FM070000 26014G20KT P6SM SCT050=
SPECI KEVW 060625Z AUTO 23024G40KT 2SM BR OVC003 M01/M01 A2987 RMK AO2
PK WND 22040/0623 SNE22 P0000 T10061011
METAR KEVW 060553Z AUTO 22026G37KT 1/2SM -SN FZFG VV003 M01/M01 A2986
RMK AO2 PK WND 23040/0528 SLP115 P0000 60000 T10061011 11006
21017 58010
SPECI KEVW 060501Z AUTO 22021G27KT 1/2SM SN FZFG VV003 M01/M01 A2987 RMK
AO2 PK WND 22027/0501 P0000 T10061011
KRKS 060527Z 0606/0706 25028G40KT 2SM -SHSN BLSN BKN015 OVC025
FM061200 27028G40KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
FM062100 28020G30KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150
METAR KRKS 060554Z AUTO 25025G42KT 10SM UP OVC013 01/00 A2977 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25042/0548 RAB37E38UPB38SNE23 SLP084 P0000 60000
T00110000 10017 20000 58022
SPECI KRKS 060512Z AUTO 24020G28KT 7SM -SN OVC014 01/M01 A2980 RMK AO2
PK WND 25031/0458 P0000 T00111006
SPECI KRKS 060504Z AUTO 24020G31KT 2SM -SN BR OVC014 01/M01 A2980 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25031/0458 P0000 T00061011
KRWL 060521Z 0606/0706 23030G45KT P6SM VCSH BKN025
TEMPO 0606/0610 3SM -SN BLSN OVC015
FM061100 27032G46KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030 PROB30 0611/0615 1SM
-SN BR OVC020
FM061600 28030G44KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
FM062300 27020G30KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
SPECI KRWL 060618Z AUTO 22027G42KT 6SM -SN OVC026 01/M03 A2971 RMK AO2
PK WND 23042/0611 SNB0558E09B13 P0000 T00061028
SPECI KRWL 060611Z AUTO 22029G42KT 9SM FEW023 OVC030 01/M03 A2970 RMK
AO2 PK WND 23042/0611 SNB0558E09 P0000 T00061033
METAR KRWL 060553Z AUTO 21031G49KT 10SM BKN029 OVC045 01/M03 A2970
RMK AO2 PK WND 22050/0530 SLP063 T00061033 10011 21017 56024
KLAR 060521Z 0606/0706 23015KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 WS020/27040KT
FM060700 27025G35KT 2SM -SHSN OVC045
FM061000 30030G43KT P6SM VCSH BKN045
FM061300 30030G42KT P6SM SCT045 PROB30 0613/0616 3/4SM -SN BR
OVC025
FM061600 29029G42KT P6SM BKN060
FM070000 29015G25KT P6SM BKN090
SPECI KLAR 060622Z AUTO 22016G28KT 10SM BKN025 BKN031 OVC080 M02/M04
A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 21028/0614 T10171044
METAR KLAR 060553Z AUTO 25022G30KT 10SM FEW035 BKN080 OVC100 M01/M06
A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 26030/0551 SLP053 T10061061 11006 21089
58025
METAR KLAR 060453Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM FEW050 BKN090 M02/M07 A2973 RMK
AO2 SLP070 T10171072
KCYS 060521Z 0606/0706 22014G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
WS020/26040KT
FM061200 27032G48KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 0612/0616 2SM
-SN BR OVC040
FM061600 30032G49KT P6SM OVC070
FM061900 30025G36KT P6SM SCT080
FM070400 31009KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KCYS 060553Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP083
T10281067 11011 21039 58029 $
METAR KCYS 060453Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP097
T10331067 $
METAR KCYS 060353Z 21015G24KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP104
T10221072 $
Riverton (KRIW) 12/06/25 06:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...222/010
25000 FT MSL...294/064
22000 FT MSL...299/067
20000 FT MSL...298/059
19000 FT MSL...294/058
18000 FT MSL...295/057
17000 FT MSL...294/059
16000 FT MSL...294/056
15000 FT MSL...293/055
14000 FT MSL...289/052
13600 FT MSL...299/042
13000 FT MSL...293/053
12000 FT MSL...291/049
11200 FT MSL...290/042
11000 FT MSL...283/046
10000 FT MSL...282/040
10000 FT MSL...279/042
9000 FT MSL...277/037
9000 FT MSL...278/036
8200 FT MSL...281/028
8000 FT MSL...274/025
7400 FT MSL...287/016
7000 FT MSL...286/018
6700 FT MSL...267/015
6200 FT MSL...306/013
6000 FT MSL...298/012
6000 FT MSL...291/010
Cheyenne (KCYS) 12/06/25 06:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...308/095
29000 FT MSL...309/084
28000 FT MSL...310/083
27000 FT MSL...310/081
26000 FT MSL...310/077
25000 FT MSL...311/070
24000 FT MSL...310/065
23000 FT MSL...308/062
22000 FT MSL...305/060
21000 FT MSL...303/057
20000 FT MSL...305/056
19000 FT MSL...304/052
18000 FT MSL...305/049
17000 FT MSL...304/047
16000 FT MSL...302/048
15000 FT MSL...301/045
14100 FT MSL...294/045
14000 FT MSL...297/046
13000 FT MSL...294/048
12300 FT MSL...293/052
12000 FT MSL...292/051
11000 FT MSL...282/051
10700 FT MSL...274/060
10000 FT MSL...272/048
9000 FT MSL...259/036
8000 FT MSL...279/037
7100 FT MSL...212/022
7000 FT MSL...208/018
6500 FT MSL...207/023
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0459 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 958 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals.
A winter storm will continue to impact terminals across western
Wyoming. At KJAC, improvements have been noted, however, there are
chances for IFR conditions to be periodic through around 08Z before
more persistent improvement. MVFR with lingering snow looks to
continue into the afternoon, possibly lingering through the end of
the period (30% chance), but the more likely case is for VFR
conditions to return by mid Saturday afternoon. KBPI and KPNA will
also continue to see periods of MVFR/IFR through around 13Z Saturday.
KRKS is expected to continue to see a period of snow and blowing
snow tonight which could lead to a stretch of MVFR to IFR
visibilities through sunrise. All terminals will see an accompanying
gusty wind, especially at KRKS which will see gusts to 40 knots.
Wind will gradually decrease through Saturday afternoon.
East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals.
Some snow will make it east of the Divide, leading to occasional
impacts at or near terminals with the best chances at KCOD, KCPR,
and KWRL (20 to 30%). Wind will be the primary aviation concern east
of the Divide as most of the snow stays to the west. As the trough
moves through, winds will increase late morning, with northwest
winds gusting 20 to 30 kts through most of the afternoon. This will
be most notable at KRIW which will see gusts over 40 knots during
the afternoon. Winds decrease Saturday late afternoon towards
sunset.
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 0542 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1040 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
A strong jet stream and potent Pacific upper level disturbance will
push southeast over the area for the rest of tonight and into
Saturday. Very windy conditions are expected for the southeast
Wyoming terminals with breezy conditions across western Nebraska.
Periods of light to moderate snow are expected at most terminals
until 18z Saturday.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: Main concern over the next 6 to 9 hours will
be coverage and intensity of snow bands moving southeast across the
area through Saturday morning. High res guidance showing some pretty
intense bands of snow, even though they won`t last long, impacting
areas near KRWL, KLAR, and KCYS. However, westerly downslope winds
will be increasing each hour, which may limit impacts for area
terminals. Tricky forecast for snow, but decided to add some mention
of snow and MVFR conditions...and include potential timing windows
for all terminals, including western Nebraska. LIFR VIS in locally
heavy snow bands possible, but confidence is less than 10%.
Very windy conditions will begin shortly for KLAR...and eventually
KCYS by 12z. Expect gusts of 40 to 50 knots for all southeast
Wyoming terminals through 21z Saturday, and gusts of 25 to 35 knots
for the western Nebraska terminals. Some LLWS expected before the
onset of the strongest winds early this morning.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 060615Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A2972 RMK AO2
T10141040
METAR KIBM 060555Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2973 RMK AO2 T10251046
11010 21053
METAR KIBM 060535Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2975 RMK AO2
T10261046
KSNY 060521Z 0606/0706 22009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250
FM060900 21012KT 5SM -SNRA BR BKN080
FM061200 25014G22KT P6SM SCT070 WS020/29042KT
FM061600 31022G34KT P6SM BKN120
FM070100 34009KT P6SM SCT040 OVC060
METAR KSNY 060553Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP090
T10331056 11017 21072 58030
METAR KSNY 060453Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP110
T10561083
METAR KSNY 060353Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM BKN080 M04/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP119
T10441078
METAR KOGA 060615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 M06/M08 A2980 RMK AO2
T10591078
METAR KOGA 060555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 M05/M07 A2981 RMK AO2
T10531075 11013 21077
METAR KOGA 060535Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 M06/M08 A2982 RMK AO2
T10591078
METAR KIML 060553Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM BKN085 M06/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP125
T10611083 10050 21061 58019
METAR KIML 060453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP138
T10441078
METAR KIML 060353Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP144
T10391078
KMCK 060520Z 0606/0706 24007KT P6SM FEW250
FM061200 21011KT P6SM VCSH OVC060
FM061700 27015KT P6SM BKN060
FM061900 30018G27KT P6SM BKN070
FM062100 33015G25KT P6SM SCT080
FM062300 35012KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP137
T10501067 10033 21050 401061050 58012
METAR KMCK 060453Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10331061
METAR KMCK 060353Z AUTO 24005KT 7SM CLR M02/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10171056
North Platte (KLNX) 12/06/25 06:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...282/035
12000 FT MSL...280/031
11000 FT MSL...277/031
11000 FT MSL...278/028
10000 FT MSL...280/026
9300 FT MSL...283/020
9000 FT MSL...251/026
8000 FT MSL...267/020
7000 FT MSL...265/020
6000 FT MSL...252/025
4000 FT MSL...200/008
4000 FT MSL...191/024
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0553 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1141 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
LLWS tonight into early morning across parts of southwest into
north central Nebraska including both KVTN and KLBF terminals
with winds just off the sfc around 40 to 45 kts. Clouds will
move in and cigs will lower overnight and MVFR conditions will
be possible across western and north central Nebraska, including
both forecast terminal sites. There will also be a chance for
some light snow and potentially even a wintry mix in the
morning. Areas across the northern Sandhills including KVTN
could potentially see visibilities drop to 2SM and see IFR
conditions briefly, with cigs remaining low through the
afternoon. Snow will linger in the afternoon across north
central Nebraska before moving out of the area by late
afternoon/early evening. Winds will increase across all of
western and southwest Nebraska Saturday afternoon out of the
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 060520Z 0606/0706 26010KT P6SM FEW250
FM061200 23012KT P6SM OVC080
FM061900 30023G35KT P6SM BKN080
FM062100 33020G28KT P6SM FEW250
FM070000 35012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 060553Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP128
T10331050 10028 21039 58014
METAR KGLD 060453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP142
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METAR KGLD 060353Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP144
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KGCK 060533Z 0606/0706 22008KT P6SM SKC
FM061500 21017G26KT P6SM SCT200
FM062100 27008KT P6SM FEW250
FM070000 31008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 060554Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP147
T10281056 10061 21033 401001083 58007
METAR KGCK 060454Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP160
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METAR KGCK 060354Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP161
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METAR KLBL 060556Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP163
6//// T10391056 10033 21044 58004 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 060456Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP169
T10281044 400891089 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KLBL 060356Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM BKN100 BKN110 M02/M04 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP174 T10221039 FZRANO PNO $
METAR KEHA 060555Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 T10081056
10033 21017
METAR KEHA 060535Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
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Goodland (KGLD) 12/06/25 06:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
5400 FT MSL...190/030
5000 FT MSL...195/029
4700 FT MSL...195/028
Dodge City (KDDC) 12/06/25 06:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...142/003
9000 FT MSL...006/002
7000 FT MSL...338/017
6000 FT MSL...344/021
5100 FT MSL...334/016
5000 FT MSL...333/018
4300 FT MSL...312/016
4000 FT MSL...296/017
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0533 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1020 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
GLD: VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the TAF
period, with ceilings confined at or above ~8,000 ft AGL. WSW to
SW winds at ~10-15 knots Sat morning will shift to the NW and
increase to ~20-25 knots w/gusts to ~35 knots around noon
(~18-19Z).. breeziest during the early afternoon. Winds will
veer to the NNW and decrease to 15-25 knots by late afternoon..
further veering to the N and decreasing to 10-15 knots around,
or shortly before, sunset Sat evening.
MCK: VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the TAF
period, with ceilings confined at or above ~6,000 ft AGL. W to
SW winds at ~7-12 knots (tonight and Sat morning) will increase
to 12-17 knots late Sat morning (~17Z).. then shift to the NW
and increase to ~15-20 knots w/gusts to ~30 knots during the
early afternoon (~19Z). Winds will veer to the NNW and decrease
to 10-15 knots around, or shortly before, sunset Sat evening.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0554 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1150 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
A surface trough will develop across the high plains and move
eastward during the period. Southwest winds are forecast to
increase in speed to 15-18kts with heating by 15z and then
weaken and veer to the west as the trough passes. A cold front
is predicted to pass across the area late in the period,
resulting in a wind shift to the northwest and north at 8 to 10
kts. VFR conditions will persist.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 060520Z 0606/0706 24003KT P6SM SKC
FM061200 22012KT P6SM FEW250
FM061500 22015G25KT P6SM FEW250
FM062100 30012KT P6SM SKC
FM062300 33010KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 060553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10331050 10050 21044 400891067 58008
METAR KGUY 060453Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP156
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METAR KGUY 060353Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP160
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KDHT 060520Z 0606/0706 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM061300 23012KT P6SM SCT250
FM061600 24018G28KT P6SM FEW250
FM062300 30012KT P6SM FEW250
FM070300 34010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 060553Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP158
T10391061 10044 21039 400781094 58003
METAR KDHT 060453Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP163
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METAR KDHT 060353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP174
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Amarillo (KAMA) 12/06/25 06:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...358/022
7000 FT MSL...356/019
6100 FT MSL...010/019
6000 FT MSL...004/021
4600 FT MSL...015/020
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0506 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1105 PM CST Fri Dec 5 2025
VFR conditions expected through at least the next 24 hours. Winds
will become breezy during the day out of the southwest at 15 to
20 kts with gusts between 25 to 30 kts before weakening later in
the afternoon and through the evening.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 060535Z 0606/0706 09005KT P6SM SKC
FM062000 29015G23KT P6SM SKC
FM070100 28008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 060553Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP222
T10391050 10017 21039 53006
METAR KFMN 060453Z 09003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP219 T10111044
METAR KFMN 060353Z 07003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP223 T10281050
METAR KLVS 060553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP143
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METAR KLVS 060453Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP148
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METAR KLVS 060353Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154
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METAR KRTN 060553Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP159
T10441078 10022 21067 58004
METAR KRTN 060453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP173
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METAR KRTN 060353Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP175
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METAR KCAO 060555Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP152
T10331067 10011 21050 58009
METAR KCAO 060455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP164
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METAR KCAO 060355Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP162
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Albuquerque (KABX) 12/06/25 06:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...286/012
12000 FT MSL...334/003
8500 FT MSL...039/003
8000 FT MSL...275/008
7700 FT MSL...277/012
6500 FT MSL...344/005
6300 FT MSL...341/004
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0549 UTC Saturday, December 6, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1040 PM MST Fri Dec 5 2025
Widespread turbulence will continue over the Rockies thru at least
Saturday and SIGMETs remain in place tonight, including NM. A
strong jet stream will surge southeast into NM late tonight with
strengthening mt waves and windy conditions along east-facing
slopes. Surface wind gusts of 30 to 40KT will be common along the
Sangre de Cristo Mts and nearby high plains of eastern NM, peaking
in the 9am to 2pm window. Winds will taper off by late afternoon
and early evening in all areas.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 060600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2415 2837-02 3045-06 3156-18 3172-28 820841 820550 821056
BCE 2931-02 3144-16 3360-26 349740 349549 338954
LND 2757-01 3044-04 3041-19 3166-32 821842 813150 821156
RKS 2655 2864-07 2952-18 3185-29 821441 822250 830653
GJT 2521-03 2930-07 2936-19 3160-30 841243 832249 347547
FMN 3024-02 3027-06 3142-16 3354-30 850441 359547 284949
ABQ 3124-01 3025-04 3032-16 3545-29 369740 355444 296050
MBW 2657 2851-09 3050-20 3159-34 821344 823448 318250
DEN 2834-02 3020-08 3037-20 3139-33 821045 833448 295244
PUB 2820-02 2924-09 3039-19 3143-32 840344 842447 277546
ALS 2926-07 3041-17 3351-31 840643 840947 264949
TCC 1105 3014+00 2920-05 2836-18 3337-30 368440 344246 285648
BFF 2425 2726-06 2729-13 3043-22 3151-35 327949 329048 307045
GLD 2517 2818-06 3029-13 3139-22 3253-34 337645 327446 288143
GCK 3114+01 3117-06 3126-12 3142-23 3253-34 326343 305043 288045
GAG 0208+02 2918-04 3128-10 2950-22 2956-32 285239 276542 276946
AMA 9900 3113-01 3120-08 2949-19 3141-32 293839 285344 276648
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DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 061200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2913 3046-02 2946-09 3074-20 2983-31 812741 812849 811455
BCE 3139-01 3055-13 3169-25 327740 327548 327556
LND 2942-01 3042-09 3041-22 3069-34 800742 801249 309853
RKS 2856 2953-10 3061-22 2986-32 319342 810749 319853
GJT 2731-02 3035-06 3165-19 3071-29 810541 811249 329854
FMN 2830-01 2945-05 3154-15 3158-26 338841 328548 337155
ABQ 3025+00 3043-01 2945-14 3247-26 347339 336447 261855
MBW 2853 3149-10 2858-23 3078-32 800443 811249 308450
DEN 2955+00 3159-06 2928-19 3064-30 318743 810150 308050
PUB 2939+01 3038-04 3042-18 3049-30 319244 821250 307751
ALS 2940-04 3045-17 3159-28 329941 820248 304751
TCC 2517 2927+03 2936-01 2846-15 3146-28 337839 336045 276655
BFF 2733 3146-05 3034-10 2948-22 3059-34 308047 309849 308550
GLD 2335 2522-01 2937-08 2943-21 2954-32 318347 329548 297146
GCK 2326+02 2423-04 2727-09 2941-19 3054-33 328345 329047 278949
GAG 2212+03 2715-03 2832-08 2954-18 2949-32 337342 337546 279750
AMA 2416 2418+00 2738-03 2851-15 3245-30 347340 336545 267954
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DATA BASED ON 060000Z
VALID 070000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2906 2818-07 3041-11 3158-19 3178-29 811343 811151 810254
BCE 3243-05 3274-15 3375-24 328241 328550 307155
LND 3023-05 3220-12 3126-25 3156-34 318645 318350 318153
RKS 2835 3024-14 3136-23 3175-32 319645 319050 317653
GJT 2913-04 3025-10 3154-19 3170-28 328443 319449 307854
FMN 3234-01 3140-06 3151-16 3159-26 317739 319348 297653
ABQ 3024+02 3135-05 3058-14 3174-24 317937 306947 275557
MBW 2932 3131-13 3234-25 3140-36 317645 317649 318252
DEN 3140-03 3333-10 3137-24 3151-34 317442 306747 307452
PUB 3226-01 3230-09 3136-22 3175-29 307543 297149 298153
ALS 3133-08 3159-15 3164-28 316342 316649 297851
TCC 3027 3222+04 3127-03 2947-17 2965-26 288039 288147 277555
BFF 3231 3235-07 3232-12 3333-26 3140-38 316248 317648 307750
GLD 3324 3331-04 3131-11 3137-25 2941-36 297042 297048 297752
GCK 3226+05 3229-03 3129-09 2950-23 2875-29 287642 277149 288550
GAG 3225+07 3123+00 2931-06 2952-19 2866-25 277040 278446 278954
AMA 3416 3416+01 2920-05 2948-17 2867-26 287438 277546 267355
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