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NZUS99 KBOU 200908
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0205 MST Thursday, November 20, 2025
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 200856Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00501022 56006 $
METAR KFNL 200756Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP134
T00441028 $
METAR KFNL 200656Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00561022 401890000 $
METAR KGXY 200856Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM 03/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP158 T00331028
56008 $
METAR KGXY 200756Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM 05/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 TSB06E07
SLP157 T00501028 $
SPECI KGXY 200707Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM 06/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 TSB06E07 $
METAR KBDU 200855Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 200855Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3001 RMK AO2
T00391032
METAR KEIK 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 05/M04 A3001 RMK AO2
T00451036
METAR KEIK 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 03/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 T00281042
KBJC 200530Z 2006/2106 32005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN180
FM201700 36007KT P6SM FEW060 SCT090 BKN180
FM202200 05007KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050
FM210100 01008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN030 PROB30 2102/2106
4SM
-RA BR SCT007 BKN015
METAR KBJC 200855Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 200835Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 200815Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3003 RMK AO2
KDEN 200530Z 2006/2112 20009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN180
FM201400 25005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT090 BKN180
FM202200 08009KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050
FM210100 06008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC030
FM210300 06008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT008 OVC015
TEMPO 2103/2107 3SM -RA OVC008
FM210700 02009KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT004 BKN008 PROB30 2107/2112
3SM RA BR OVC004
METAR KDEN 200853Z 24005KT 10SM BKN220 07/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00721056 56006
METAR KDEN 200753Z 23008KT 10SM BKN220 06/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP124
T00611056
METAR KDEN 200653Z 22008KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 07/M06 A3001 RMK AO2
SLP121 T00721056 401780022
KBKF 200900Z 2009/2115 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 FEW180 QNH3002INS
BECMG 2020/2021 VRB06KT 9000 -RA SCT050 OVC070 QNH2993INS
BECMG 2102/2103 VRB06KT 9999 -RA BKN007 OVC016 QNH2996INS
TX07/2021Z TN02/2014Z
KAPA 200530Z 2006/2106 17007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
FM201000 23007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN180
FM201600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW060 SCT090 BKN180
FM202200 09009KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050
TEMPO 2022/2101 -SHRA SCT015 BKN030
FM210100 03008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT008 BKN015 OVC030 PROB30
2102/2106 3SM -RA BR SCT004 BKN008
SPECI KAPA 200853Z 16007KT 10SM BKN220 08/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP130
T00781056 56007
METAR KAPA 200853Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP130
T00781056 56007
SPECI KAPA 200753Z 19011KT 10SM FEW110 BKN220 09/M06 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP132 T00891056
METAR KMNH 200855Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 200835Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 200815Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 200855Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KFMM 200835Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 200815Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 200853Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP143
T00671011 55005
METAR KAKO 200753Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00671011
METAR KAKO 200653Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00281011 401671011
METAR KLIC 200855Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10171050 57009
METAR KLIC 200755Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP151
T10221056
METAR KLIC 200655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP155
T10331067 401721056
METAR KHEQ 200855Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 200835Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 200854Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 200834Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 200814Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 200855Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 200853Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP148
T10221039 56009
METAR KITR 200753Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00061022
METAR KITR 200653Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160
T10111028 401891017
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/20/2025
Fort Collins - 06:53:11 MST / 16:38:49 MST
Denver - 06:50:41 MST / 16:40:28 MST
Sterling - 06:46:01 MST / 16:31:10 MST
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 11/20/25 08:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...231/040
25000 FT MSL...232/039
24000 FT MSL...231/036
22000 FT MSL...225/033
20000 FT MSL...229/024
19000 FT MSL...233/021
8000 FT MSL...273/001
8000 FT MSL...254/001
7200 FT MSL...224/002
7000 FT MSL...227/003
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0542 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday/...
Issued at 1039 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
VFR through early afternoon, with steadily lowering
ceilings/visibility by Thursday evening into Thursday night.
Drainage flow overnight tonight will turn light and variable late
Thursday morning, followed by a shift to the east or northeast as
upslope begins to deepen ahead of an approaching storm system.
Moisture is expected to pivot back towards the terminals near or a
little after 00z, with SHRA developing. Some guidance has heavier
rain and/or LIFR cigs at times overnight, but confidence in either
of those is fairly low. Either way, expect generally MVFR to IFR
conditions Thursday night which will likely persist through at
least the first half of Friday.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 200855Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM OVC110 M01/M04 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 200835Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM OVC110 M01/M05 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 200815Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM OVC110 M01/M05 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 200855Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN150 00/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00011074 57009
METAR KAFF 200755Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00031079
METAR KAFF 200655Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00021083 401681022
KCOS 200520Z 2006/2106 03006KT P6SM BKN150
FM201500 02005KT P6SM OVC100
FM201800 15006KT P6SM OVC050
FM202000 04007KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC050 PROB30 2021/2024
-SHRA BKN020
FM210000 07009KT 4SM -SHRA SCT015 BKN020
FM210400 35010KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 OVC080
METAR KCOS 200854Z 01004KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 04/M06 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP143 T00391056 58013 $
METAR KCOS 200754Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 04/M06 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP149 T00391056 $
METAR KCOS 200654Z 06006KT 10SM SCT120 OVC200 06/M04 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP149 T00671044 401610017 $
METAR KFLY 200855Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3008 RMK AO2
T00111061
METAR KFLY 200835Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2
T00161059
METAR KFLY 200815Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 T00241059
KFCS 200400Z 2004/2110 34009KT 9999 BKN120 QNH3001INS
BECMG 2017/2018 06009KT 9000 -RA OVC020 QNH2988INS
BECMG 2100/2101 36012G18KT 9000 -RA OVC005 QNH2990INS
BECMG 2106/2107 36009KT 9999 NSW OVC010 QNH2992INS TX12/2019Z
TN02/2010Z
METAR KFCS 200855Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM FEW140 SCT210 04/M07 A3001 RMK
AO2 SLP148 T00411071 57015 $
METAR KFCS 200755Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM SCT160 04/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00381073 $
METAR KFCS 200655Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00431078 401840002 $
KPUB 200520Z 2006/2106 07005KT P6SM BKN200
FM200900 32005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM201400 15006KT P6SM BKN080 OVC120
FM201900 12008KT P6SM SCT025 OVC060 PROB30 2022/2103 5SM
-SHRA
OVC020
FM210300 01010KT P6SM VCSH OVC020
METAR KPUB 200853Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP128
T00171072 58014 $
METAR KPUB 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00171078 $
METAR KPUB 200653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00111078 401940000 $
METAR KTAD 200854Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP125
T00331039 57012
METAR KTAD 200754Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00281044
METAR KTAD 200654Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00441044 401830011
METAR KLAA 200853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10221044 56007
METAR KLAA 200753Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP147
T10221044
METAR KLAA 200653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10111039 402001028
METAR KSPD 200856Z AUTO 24009KT 07/01 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP113 T00670011
56016
METAR KSPD 200756Z AUTO 24012KT 07/01 A2999 RMK AO1 SLP117 T00670011
METAR KSPD 200656Z AUTO 24008KT 04/M01 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP130 T00391006
402060006
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/20/2025
Burlington - 06:38:53 MST / 16:30:45 MST
Pueblo - 06:45:45 MST / 16:42:39 MST
Lamar - 06:37:19 MST / 16:35:04 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 11/20/25 08:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...073/003
7000 FT MSL...230/003
7000 FT MSL...079/002
6300 FT MSL...111/006
6000 FT MSL...130/009
5900 FT MSL...126/007
5700 FT MSL...091/008
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0904 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 951 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
Mid and high based VFR cigs will gradually spread over all three
TAF sites with lowering bases tonight through Thursday morning.
Conditions will enter MVFR category around 14Z Thu at KALS as
showers spread up from the south at times through the day. There
could be a brief mix with snow after 02z at KALS though warm
temperatures should prevent an accumulations with precipitation
pulling back to the valley edges towards the end of the TAF
valid period.
KCOS and KPUB will see showers hold off until after 18z Thu with
MVFR conditions associated with -SHRA cigs after 21-22z.
Precipitation type should remain all rain with east winds
increasing during the afternoon and shifting to the north to
northeast during the evening. -KT
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 BKN095 00/M01 A3006 RMK
AO2 SLP170 T00001011 56006
METAR KCAG 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 00/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00001011
METAR KCAG 200653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM FEW090 01/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP170
T00061006 401221006
METAR KHDN 200856Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM FEW080 01/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00061011 56006 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 200756Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00171011 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 200656Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP171
T00171006 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 200855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3007 RMK AO1 T10141014
METAR KSBS 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3006 RMK AO1 T10111011
METAR KSBS 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3007 RMK AO1 T10111011
METAR KC07 200855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S
METAR KC07 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 200855Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3012 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 200835Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3012 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3012 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW070 OVC095 02/M01 A3005 RMK
AO2 SLP147 T00171006 58005
METAR KEEO 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 02/M01 A3007 RMK
AO2 SLP152 T00221006
METAR KEEO 200653Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00111011 401220006
METAR K20V 200855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 200855Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
T10331050
METAR KGNB 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3015 RMK AO2 T10351048
METAR KGNB 200815Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 T10261042
METAR K0CO 200855Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM BKN110 M05/M11 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 200835Z AUTO 18008G15KT 10SM OVC110 M04/M11 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 200815Z AUTO 19008G14KT 10SM OVC110 M05/M11 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 200853Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM BKN120 M01/M11 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 200833Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM SCT120 M01/M10 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S
METAR KC99 200813Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3016 RMK AO2
KGJT 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110
TEMPO 2006/2010 4SM -SHRA BKN060
FM201200 10003KT P6SM BKN050 OVC070
FM201800 32004KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 2018/2024 4SM -SHRA
BKN040
FM210000 33006KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 2100/2106 4SM -SHRA
OVC015
METAR KGJT 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA OVC041 07/06 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP148 P0013 60017 T00670061 58002
METAR KGJT 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA BKN040 OVC050 07/06 A3005 RMK
AO2 SLP153 P0002 T00670061
METAR KGJT 200653Z AUTO 10006KT 8SM -RA OVC044 07/06 A3006 RMK AO2
RAB0557 SLP154 P0002 T00670061 401220039
KRIL 200520Z 2006/2106 12003KT P6SM BKN200
FM200900 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC100
TEMPO 2009/2010 4SM -SHRA BKN070
FM201800 28006KT P6SM VCSH OVC070 PROB30 2018/2024 4SM -SHRA
OVC040
FM210000 VRB04KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 2100/2106 4SM -SHRA
BKN020
METAR KRIL 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 02/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00220006 56005
METAR KRIL 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 02/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP157
T00220006
METAR KRIL 200653Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM BKN120 03/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00280006 401330006
METAR K5SM 200851Z AUTO 10SM BKN043 BKN050 OVC080 M02/M05 A3018 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 200831Z AUTO 10SM BKN055 OVC065 M02/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S
METAR K5SM 200811Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 BKN065 OVC090 M02/M05 A3018 RMK
AO2
KEGE 200520Z 2006/2106 11003KT P6SM BKN200
FM201800 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100 PROB30 2018/2024 4SM
-SHRASN BKN060
FM210000 VRB04KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 2100/2106 3SM -SHRASN
BKN030
METAR KEGE 200856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 BKN120 M01/M03 A3010 RMK
AO2 SLP173 T10111028 56007 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 200756Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175
T10111028 FZRANO $
METAR KEGE 200656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP180
T10111033 FZRANO $
KASE 200520Z 2006/2106 20005KT P6SM BKN200
FM200900 17004KT P6SM BKN070 OVC120 PROB30 2012/2018 4SM
-SHSN
BKN050
FM201800 36004KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 2018/2024
4SM -SHRA
BKN040
FM210000 27004KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 2100/2106 1SM -SHSN
OVC020
METAR KASE 200853Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP127
T10221044 58012
METAR KASE 200753Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP128
T10111039
METAR KASE 200653Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP135
T10111039 401061022
METAR KLXV 200853Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM BKN110 M04/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T10391067 58011
METAR KLXV 200753Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
T10331067
METAR KLXV 200653Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP150
T10331067 400611078
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/20/2025
Rangely - 07:06:50 MST / 16:54:50 MST
Grand Junction - 07:03:28 MST / 16:56:24 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:00:00 MST / 16:46:01 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/20/25 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...212/038
22000 FT MSL...188/028
21200 FT MSL...188/027
20000 FT MSL...200/029
19000 FT MSL...189/027
19000 FT MSL...185/029
18000 FT MSL...194/031
17100 FT MSL...201/029
17000 FT MSL...201/028
16000 FT MSL...205/026
15600 FT MSL...208/026
15000 FT MSL...211/025
14400 FT MSL...213/023
14000 FT MSL...208/025
13300 FT MSL...202/022
13000 FT MSL...199/023
12500 FT MSL...191/021
12000 FT MSL...186/021
11700 FT MSL...182/018
11000 FT MSL...172/015
11000 FT MSL...162/020
10400 FT MSL...144/017
10300 FT MSL...158/010
10100 FT MSL...136/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0500 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 957 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
Showers and low to mid level clouds will persist through the
period. A round of rain and snow showers will impact terminals
along and south of I-70 over the next 3-6 hours, with
reinforcing rounds of rain arriving from the south. These
showers will work their way north after 12z, impacting KVEL and
KHDN by that point. KASE, KRIL, and KEGE will spend much of the
next 24 hours at or below ILS breakpoints, and low ceilings will
allow for other terminals to reach breakpoints as well. VFR
conditions will prevail, but periods of MVFR to IFR will be
possible, particularly for KASE and KTEX. Winds will be
generally light and variable.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 200855Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM SCT030 BKN037 OVC070 05/04 A3005
RMK AO2 T00530041 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 200835Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT046 BKN070 OVC090 06/04 A3007
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T00570041 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT046 BKN075 BKN090 06/04 A3007
RMK AO2 T00600042 PWINO
KMTJ 200520Z 2006/2106 16005KT P6SM BKN200
TEMPO 2006/2010 4SM -SHSNRA BKN070
FM201000 13004KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 OVC100
FM201700 33004KT P6SM BKN045 PROB30 2018/2024 4SM -SHRA
OVC025
FM210000 15004KT 4SM -RA BR OVC050
METAR KMTJ 200853Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM OVC080 04/02 A3006 RMK AO2 RAB11E27
SLP144 P0000 60000 T00440017 56009
METAR KMTJ 200753Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 04/01 A3007 RMK
AO2 SLP151 T00440006
METAR KMTJ 200653Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT070 BKN095 04/00 A3008 RMK
AO2 SLP153 T00390000 401220000
METAR KGUC 200856Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00111028 58013 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 200756Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC060 02/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00171028 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 200656Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM OVC075 02/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00171028 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 200855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 BKN090 OVC120 00/M05 A3013
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 OVC090 01/M05 A3014 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S
METAR K7BM 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT048 SCT055 OVC090 01/M05 A3015
RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 200855Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN110 00/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 T00011048
METAR KAEJ 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 00/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S T00001050
METAR KAEJ 200815Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 00/M05 A3012 RMK
AO2 T00001050
METAR KANK 200855Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM SCT045 02/M05 A3006 RMK AO2
T00201046 58015 $
METAR KANK 200835Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT044 SCT060 02/M04 A3007 RMK AO2
T00171044 $
METAR KANK 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN045 OVC060 03/M04 A3009 RMK
AO2 T00301042 $
METAR KMYP 200855Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM SCT055 SCT075 OVC085 M02/M06 A3028
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 200835Z AUTO 22006G19KT 10SM BKN055 OVC075 M02/M05 A3028
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 200815Z AUTO 20017G22KT 10SM SCT010 BKN065 OVC075 M03/M04
A3029 RMK AO2
KTEX 200604Z 2006/2106 28007KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN045 OVC050
TEMPO 2006/2010 1/2SM -SHSN FG BKN007 OVC015
FM201000 16003KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 2010/2016 4SM
-SHSN BKN035
FM201600 26004KT 5SM BR VCSH SCT030 BKN050 PROB30 2016/2022
4SM -SHSN BKN030
FM202200 27006KT 4SM -SHSN BR SCT030 BKN040
METAR KTEX 200855Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM SN BKN004 OVC009 00/00 A3012 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM +SN OVC004 00/00 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM +SN OVC004 00/00 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 200855Z AUTO 10SM BKN120 00/M02 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 200835Z AUTO 10SM SCT085 SCT120 00/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K04V 200815Z AUTO 10SM BKN085 BKN120 00/M03 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 200853Z AUTO 08003KT 5SM -RA BR FEW008 BKN033 OVC040 06/04
A3005 RMK AO2 RAB27 SLP138 P0002 60002 T00560044 58008
SPECI KCEZ 200831Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA FEW006 BKN017 OVC022 06/04 A3006
RMK AO2 RAB27 P0000 T00560044
SPECI KCEZ 200804Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM BKN022 BKN029 OVC039 06/04 A3007
RMK AO2 T00560039
KDRO 200520Z 2006/2106 18008KT P6SM -RA FEW016 BKN035 OVC045
PROB30
2006/2010 4SM -SHRASN BKN025
FM201000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC050 PROB30
2010/2016 4SM
-SHRASN BKN025
FM201600 10003KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 PROB30 2016/2022
4SM -SHRA
BKN020
FM202200 20005KT P6SM SCT020 OVC035 PROB30 2022/2104
-SHRASN
BKN030
METAR KDRO 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC029 05/03 A3007 RMK AO2
RAB10 SLP156 P0001 60001 T00500033 56008
SPECI KDRO 200832Z AUTO 24003KT 9SM -RA OVC029 06/03 A3008 RMK AO2 RAB10
P0001 T00560033
METAR KDRO 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC038 06/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00560028
METAR KPSO 200855Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM FEW018 BKN028 OVC035 03/03 A3012
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 200835Z AUTO 01002KT 10SM BKN034 OVC043 03/02 A3012 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR KPSO 200815Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT039 OVC045 03/02 A3012 RMK
AO2
KALS 200520Z 2006/2106 17006KT P6SM SCT060 OVC150
FM201200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT010 BKN035
FM201400 14006KT P6SM VCSH BKN028 OVC060 PROB30 2014/2018
-SHRA BKN020
FM201900 25007KT P6SM VCSH BKN025 OVC050 PROB30 2022/2102 5SM
-SHRA BKN020
METAR KALS 200852Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 01/M02 A3009 RMK
AO2 SLP155 T00111022 56013
METAR KALS 200752Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM SCT090 01/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00111022
METAR KALS 200652Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 M01/M03 A3012 RMK
AO2 SLP178 T10111028 401061094
Sunrise/Sunset for 11/20/2025
Vail - 06:56:03 MST / 16:46:16 MST
Durango - 06:56:29 MST / 16:57:56 MST
Alamosa - 06:48:55 MST / 16:49:31 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 11/20/25 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...212/038
22000 FT MSL...188/028
21200 FT MSL...188/027
20000 FT MSL...200/029
19000 FT MSL...189/027
19000 FT MSL...185/029
18000 FT MSL...194/031
17100 FT MSL...201/029
17000 FT MSL...201/028
16000 FT MSL...205/026
15600 FT MSL...208/026
15000 FT MSL...211/025
14400 FT MSL...213/023
14000 FT MSL...208/025
13300 FT MSL...202/022
13000 FT MSL...199/023
12500 FT MSL...191/021
12000 FT MSL...186/021
11700 FT MSL...182/018
11000 FT MSL...172/015
11000 FT MSL...162/020
10400 FT MSL...144/017
10300 FT MSL...158/010
10100 FT MSL...136/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0500 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 957 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
Showers and low to mid level clouds will persist through the
period. A round of rain and snow showers will impact terminals
along and south of I-70 over the next 3-6 hours, with
reinforcing rounds of rain arriving from the south. These
showers will work their way north after 12z, impacting KVEL and
KHDN by that point. KASE, KRIL, and KEGE will spend much of the
next 24 hours at or below ILS breakpoints, and low ceilings will
allow for other terminals to reach breakpoints as well. VFR
conditions will prevail, but periods of MVFR to IFR will be
possible, particularly for KASE and KTEX. Winds will be
generally light and variable.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 PROB30 2006/2010
5SM -SHRA BKN015
FM201400 00000KT P6SM OVC020
FM201900 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050
METAR KPGA 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM BKN070 06/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP141
60000 T00560050 58013
METAR KPGA 200753Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM SCT015 BKN048 BKN100 07/06 A3001
RMK AO2 SLP146 T00670056
METAR KPGA 200653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC095 07/06 A3003 RMK AO2 RAE16
SLP150 P0000 T00720061 401000067
METAR KRQE 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC017 03/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP127
T00280022 56016
METAR KRQE 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN024 03/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP123
T00330028
METAR KRQE 200653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN023 OVC029 03/02 A3007 RMK
AO2 SLP132 T00330022 401061039
Flagstaff (KFSX) 11/20/25 09:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...170/043
24800 FT MSL...170/042
24000 FT MSL...169/039
23000 FT MSL...169/039
22000 FT MSL...174/029
21300 FT MSL...177/027
21000 FT MSL...180/026
20000 FT MSL...181/025
19000 FT MSL...181/025
18700 FT MSL...180/025
18000 FT MSL...179/025
17000 FT MSL...178/026
16500 FT MSL...177/026
16000 FT MSL...179/025
15000 FT MSL...177/023
14600 FT MSL...175/022
14000 FT MSL...177/021
13100 FT MSL...177/018
13000 FT MSL...178/017
12000 FT MSL...184/016
11900 FT MSL...186/016
11000 FT MSL...188/014
10900 FT MSL...190/014
10000 FT MSL...197/010
10000 FT MSL...198/010
9200 FT MSL...207/008
9000 FT MSL...197/006
8600 FT MSL...216/005
8000 FT MSL...045/005
7900 FT MSL...039/007
7500 FT MSL...296/003
7500 FT MSL...037/008
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0902 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION...Thursday 20/06Z through Friday 21/06Z...MVFR/IFR
conditions in SCT SHRA/SHSN through through 12-15Z, with ISO-SCT
SHRA/SHSN and improving conditions thereafter. Winds VRB 5-10 kts,
becoming W/SW after 18Z.
OUTLOOK...Friday 21/06Z through Sunday 23/06Z...ISO-SCT SHRA/SHSN is
expected each day, with periods of IFR/MVFR conditions expected.
Otherwise, VFR conditions with E/SE winds 5-10 kts. Locally gusty NE
winds downwind of the terrain overnight.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 200527Z 2006/2112 15005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 2009/2012
-SHRA BKN060
FM201700 33006KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 2017/2023
-SHRA SCT030 BKN040
FM210700 14005KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN060
METAR KSLC 200854Z 00000KT 10SM BKN075 07/05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP127 T00670050
56009 $
METAR KSLC 200754Z 18004KT 10SM SCT075 BKN150 06/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00610044 $
METAR KSLC 200654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 BKN150 07/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00720039 401330061 $
KVEL 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB03KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 2011/2017 4SM
-SHRA BKN035
FM201700 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN040 PROB30 2017/2023
-SHRA BKN030
FM202300 07002KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 2023/2105 -SHRA
BKN030
METAR KVEL 200853Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM BKN110 04/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00440028 56003
METAR KVEL 200753Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00390022
METAR KVEL 200653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 06/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00560039 401110039
METAR KPUC 200853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN020 BKN048 OVC055 04/04 A3002
RMK AO2 SLP169 T00440039 58005 $
SPECI KPUC 200836Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT022 BKN048 OVC060 05/04 A3002
RMK AO2 T00500039 $
METAR KPUC 200753Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM BKN018 OVC024 05/04 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP174 T00500039 $
KCNY 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN110 PROB30 2006/2010
4SM -SHRA BKN015 BKN020
FM201000 VRB03KT P6SM OVC030 PROB30 2010/2016 4SM -SHRA
BKN015
FM201600 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
FM202200 27005KT P6SM VCSH SCT015 OVC035 PROB30
2022/2104 4SM
-SHRA BKN010 BKN015
METAR KCNY 200853Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC075 07/06 A3001
RMK AO2 RAB08E24B40 SLP144 P0000 60003 T00720061 58006
METAR KCNY 200753Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM FEW007 OVC075 07/07 A3001 RMK
AO2 RAE32 SLP145 P0001 T00720072
SPECI KCNY 200734Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM FEW006 BKN050 OVC100 07/07 A3001
RMK AO2 RAE32 P0001 T00720067
Salt Lake City (KMTX) 11/20/25 09:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17700 FT MSL...320/008
15500 FT MSL...359/004
10900 FT MSL...329/004
9000 FT MSL...047/002
9000 FT MSL...351/002
8200 FT MSL...322/002
8000 FT MSL...343/002
7500 FT MSL...353/002
6900 FT MSL...126/002
6900 FT MSL...008/002
6600 FT MSL...180/002
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2205 UTC Wednesday, November 19, 2025
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions remain in place over the KSLC
terminal through the next 24 hours with lower level cloud cover
expected to increase through the evening and overnight hours.
Between around 09Z and 12Z there is a 30-35% chance of light rain
showers developing, allowing for CIGs to drop to 6kft AGL or less.
Otherwise, light southerly winds will remain in place over the
terminal through around 00Z before reverting to a light north to
light and variable flow through around 02Z before reverting back to
southerly flow. There is a 40% chance that south winds remain in
place through the next 18 hours.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Rain showers are expected to
continue through the lower elevations across southern Utah through
the overnight hours, with snowfall expected above 7000ft MSL. VFR
conditions are expected to be maintained for elevations below 7000ft
MSL with IFR conditions expected for higher elevation sites. There
is around a 30% chance for light rain showers to develop in areas
north of about KPVU early Thursday morning, though VFR conditions
will also be maintained.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 200527Z 2006/2106 09005KT P6SM BKN050 BKN080
FM201500 05006KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050
PROB30 2015/2021 -SHRA BKN035=
SPECI KEVW 200904Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM SCT028 OVC035 02/01 A3002 RMK AO2
T00170011 $
METAR KEVW 200853Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW023 BKN028 OVC037 02/01 A3002
RMK AO2 SLP140 T00220011 55007 $
SPECI KEVW 200832Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN023 01/01 A3002 RMK AO2
T00110006 $
KRKS 200520Z 2006/2106 16005KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM201900 09007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM210000 08006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN050
METAR KRKS 200854Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00221006 56006
METAR KRKS 200754Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00281011
METAR KRKS 200654Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00331006 400940000
KRWL 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB06KT P6SM BKN120
FM210500 03006KT P6SM VCSH OVC030
METAR KRWL 200853Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 OVC095 02/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00220000 55004
METAR KRWL 200753Z AUTO 10SM FEW050 BKN075 OVC110 03/00 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP150 T00280000
METAR KRWL 200653Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 02/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP157 T00170000
400940006
KLAR 200520Z 2006/2106 18007KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100
FM201900 12011KT P6SM BKN100
FM210200 13007KT 5SM -RA BR OVC030
METAR KLAR 200853Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM SCT075 M02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP143
T10171056 56005
METAR KLAR 200753Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP151
T10221061
METAR KLAR 200653Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM BKN075 01/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148
T00061044 401171022
KCYS 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
FM201700 15010KT P6SM BKN150
FM202100 11009KT P6SM OVC100
FM210100 VRB06KT 4SM -RA BR OVC030
METAR KCYS 200853Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM OVC095 01/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00061056 55006 $
METAR KCYS 200753Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00001056 $
METAR KCYS 200653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00331039 401560006 $
Riverton (KRIW) 11/20/25 08:50 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...007/001
28000 FT MSL...146/001
26000 FT MSL...302/001
25000 FT MSL...186/001
24000 FT MSL...156/004
22000 FT MSL...311/002
20000 FT MSL...220/002
19000 FT MSL...212/011
18000 FT MSL...204/014
17000 FT MSL...118/001
16000 FT MSL...216/001
14000 FT MSL...233/002
13600 FT MSL...233/006
13000 FT MSL...234/007
12000 FT MSL...203/004
11300 FT MSL...172/002
11000 FT MSL...221/002
10000 FT MSL...215/005
10000 FT MSL...212/005
7400 FT MSL...300/006
7000 FT MSL...257/007
6700 FT MSL...301/007
6200 FT MSL...305/008
6000 FT MSL...298/009
6000 FT MSL...295/011
Cheyenne (KCYS) 11/20/25 08:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
31000 FT MSL...242/076
30000 FT MSL...235/068
29000 FT MSL...236/065
28000 FT MSL...237/061
27000 FT MSL...237/056
26000 FT MSL...240/048
25000 FT MSL...240/046
24000 FT MSL...238/042
23000 FT MSL...242/033
22000 FT MSL...236/039
21000 FT MSL...237/040
20000 FT MSL...169/017
19000 FT MSL...211/022
18000 FT MSL...226/020
17000 FT MSL...231/020
16000 FT MSL...228/019
15000 FT MSL...229/019
14100 FT MSL...218/017
14000 FT MSL...223/021
13000 FT MSL...216/020
12500 FT MSL...258/014
12000 FT MSL...203/025
11000 FT MSL...205/002
10000 FT MSL...150/015
9000 FT MSL...168/019
8000 FT MSL...156/011
7400 FT MSL...127/014
7100 FT MSL...120/007
7000 FT MSL...115/009
6600 FT MSL...105/006
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0506 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 957 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
Main update this evening is to add some tempo FG to KBPI/KPNA
late tonight. There`s enough of a signal that the low clouds
currently around those two sites may lower enough to bring lower
vis to the sfc briefly around sunrise. There is also a hint of
similar conditions at KCPR, but with a lack of a good
southeasterly moisture push, confidence in sfc FG remains very
low, so will omit this for tonight. Remaining sites will see
some lower clouds, but any fog will remain away from aerodromes
for tonight. Cloud cover lifts through the morning, with most
sites going SCT or better through the day. Low clouds will move
into KRKS late afternoon, but should remain above VFR limits
through 06Z/21.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0520 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1020 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
VFR conditions will prevail across all terminals in southeast
Wyoming through at least 00Z Friday. However, in the meantime,
BR and/or FG may develop and impact terminals across the
Nebraska Panhandle between 12Z and 18Z Thursday. Then attention
shifts to Thursday afternoon/evening, a system will be pushing
in, increasing chances of precipitation and lowering CIGs
towards the tail end of this TAF period. Winds will not be a
factor as they are expected to remain generally less than 10
knots.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 200855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
T00051018
METAR KIBM 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
T00071023
METAR KIBM 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
T00141017
KSNY 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
FM201700 11010KT P6SM SCT200
FM202100 10010KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
FM210000 08009KT 4SM -RA BR OVC030
METAR KSNY 200853Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00001017 55001
METAR KSNY 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00001017
METAR KSNY 200653Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00171006 401891044
METAR KOGA 200855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
T10021017
METAR KOGA 200835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3005 RMK AO2
T10071023
METAR KOGA 200815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3004 RMK AO2
T00021012
METAR KIML 200853Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP178
T00061011 55002
METAR KIML 200753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP178
T10061011
METAR KIML 200653Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00111006 401501006
KMCK 200854Z 2009/2106 VRB06KT 6SM BR FEW250
FM201030 VRB06KT 1SM BR BKN005
TEMPO 2012/2015 1/4SM FG OVC002
FM201800 08007KT P6SM BKN020 PROB30 2023/2101 4SM -SHRA
OVC007
FM210100 07008KT 6SM -SHRA OVC012 PROB30 2103/2106
VRB06KT 2SM
-SHRA OVC004
METAR KMCK 200853Z AUTO 29006KT 6SM BR CLR M01/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP179
T10111017 56008
METAR KMCK 200753Z AUTO 26003KT 5SM BR CLR M01/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP179
T10061011
METAR KMCK 200653Z AUTO 32005KT 5SM BR CLR 00/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00000000
North Platte (KLNX) 11/20/25 08:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
5000 FT MSL...010/032
4700 FT MSL...024/031
4100 FT MSL...014/035
4000 FT MSL...008/035
3600 FT MSL...006/026
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0528 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1128 PM CST Wed Nov 19 2025
Patchy fog is forming across western and north central Nebraska
tonight, and already bringing some visibility concerns across the
region. Along with fog, low ceilings are expected, which may usher
in IFR to LIFR conditions overnight. Fog and low ceilings continue
through mid to late morning, when better mixing in the lower
boundary layer should begin to improve conditions. Expecting a
window of VFR conditions across the region in the afternoon, before
more low stratus moves in by the evening. Winds remain light and
variable overnight, as a cold front tracks through the region.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 200539Z 2006/2106 VRB06KT 6SM BR SKC
TEMPO 2008/2012 2SM BR BKN025
FM201200 VRB06KT 3SM BR BKN010
FM201700 11009KT P6SM OVC030 PROB30 2018/2022 11010G20KT 3SM
-SHRA OVC015
FM202200 09010KT 3SM -SHRA OVC006 PROB30 2102/2106 VRB06KT
1SM
-SHRA OVC003
METAR KGLD 200853Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP153
T10221039 56009
METAR KGLD 200753Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157
T10171028
METAR KGLD 200653Z AUTO 20003KT 6SM BR CLR M01/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165
T10111022 401781022
KGCK 200847Z 2009/2106 VRB06KT 2SM BR OVC050
FM201300 VRB06KT 5SM BR OVC015
FM201700 VRB06KT 5SM -RA OVC050
FM202300 VRB06KT 3SM RA OVC015
FM210100 VRB06KT 3SM RA OVC006
FM210300 VRB06KT 3SM RA OVC004
FM210500 VRB06KT P6SM OVC004
SPECI KGCK 200900Z AUTO 08007KT 3SM BR CLR 04/04 A2997 RMK AO2
T00390039
METAR KGCK 200854Z AUTO 08006KT 1 1/4SM BR CLR 03/03 A2997 RMK AO2
SLP143 T00330033 56013
SPECI KGCK 200834Z AUTO 08007KT 1 3/4SM BR CLR 03/03 A2998 RMK AO2
T00330033
METAR KLBL 200856Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP150
6//// T00670050 58009 PNO $
METAR KLBL 200756Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00780061 PNO $
METAR KLBL 200656Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00720056 PNO $
Goodland (KGLD) 11/20/25 08:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...237/050
28000 FT MSL...237/046
26000 FT MSL...231/037
25000 FT MSL...258/034
16000 FT MSL...360/001
14000 FT MSL...175/006
13000 FT MSL...170/002
12000 FT MSL...182/001
11600 FT MSL...223/002
11000 FT MSL...226/001
10000 FT MSL...157/004
9300 FT MSL...202/002
9000 FT MSL...332/002
8000 FT MSL...193/003
8000 FT MSL...191/004
7000 FT MSL...057/005
7000 FT MSL...010/018
6100 FT MSL...057/018
6000 FT MSL...022/022
5400 FT MSL...043/021
5000 FT MSL...015/023
4700 FT MSL...022/022
4300 FT MSL...016/013
4000 FT MSL...003/014
4000 FT MSL...014/013
Dodge City (KDDC) 11/20/25 08:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...081/002
13900 FT MSL...059/003
11700 FT MSL...156/003
9800 FT MSL...041/003
8300 FT MSL...155/003
8000 FT MSL...183/009
5200 FT MSL...258/006
5000 FT MSL...264/008
4300 FT MSL...248/013
4000 FT MSL...251/018
3800 FT MSL...241/012
3200 FT MSL...206/011
3000 FT MSL...185/009
3000 FT MSL...185/009
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0817 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1031 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
Conditions will not be great for flying over the next 24-36
hours. At KGLD and KMCK, a couple transient banks of fog have
moved over the airports, dropping visibilities down to MVFR to
briefly IFR. I`ve opted not to give them a TEMPO currently
because the the more impactful fog and ceilings are expected to
start after 8Z. Conditions this morning are forecast to be
somewhat similar to yesterday with VLIFR to IFR conditions
expected for both sites for at least a couple hours. The fog is
expected to clear out, but the ceilings may never climb out of
MVFR.
Starting around 18Z for KGLD and around 23Z for KMCK, showers
will start moving in from the southwest. Conditions will worsen
overnight. There is a slim (<5%) chance KGLD will see some snow
around sunrise tomorrow and a slightly better (10-15%) chance
fog will return tomorrow morning as the precipitation begins to
ease up.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0800 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1125 PM CST Wed Nov 19 2025
Surface observations across southwest KS reveal MVFR vis owing
to light fog is beginning to spread into the area, currently
affecting HYS and soon to be joined by DDC and GCK. As the fog
clears up by mid-morning Thursday, decreasing cigs ahead of
widespread rainfall will either maintain MVFR flight categories,
or allow for a brief window for VFR. Either way, MVFR/IFR cigs
and vis will be common by early afternoon across all terminals
as the precipitation shield passes overhead. Conditions will not
improve until near or shortly after the end of the period.
Otherwise, winds will remain light and variable through 06Z
Friday.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 200520Z 2006/2106 23006KT P6SM FEW250
FM201600 VRB06KT 4SM SHRA BR OVC015
FM202100 13007KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC009
FM210000 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN015=
METAR KGUY 200853Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP133
T00500033 58006
METAR KGUY 200753Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00780044
METAR KGUY 200653Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP143
T00780050
KDHT 200520Z 2006/2106 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM201600 17008KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC025
FM202000 17009KT P6SM VCSH BKN015
FM202300 17009KT 6SM -SHRA BR BKN035
FM210100 18007KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDHT 200853Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00220011 58009
METAR KDHT 200753Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00390022
METAR KDHT 200653Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00440022
Amarillo (KAMA) 11/20/25 08:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...214/076
28000 FT MSL...208/068
26000 FT MSL...211/065
25000 FT MSL...228/055
24000 FT MSL...228/052
22000 FT MSL...238/049
6100 FT MSL...211/008
6000 FT MSL...229/027
5300 FT MSL...254/011
5000 FT MSL...243/020
4200 FT MSL...254/020
4000 FT MSL...268/015
4000 FT MSL...256/012
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0530 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1117 PM CST Wed Nov 19 2025
VFR conditions will persist for tonight, but will give way to
showers, MVFR to IFR ceilings, and potential for thunderstorms
through the day. Showers are set to arrive at all sites between
12-18z today, with rounds off and on activity expected. Some of
these rounds could be more widespread with embedded thunder, but
at the very least should provide moderate rain. Precipitation and
low ceilings should clear out from all sites between 00-06z.
Harrel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 200532Z 2006/2106 10008KT P6SM OVC050
FM201500 VRB06KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 2018/2022 6SM -SHRA
BKN025
FM202200 26007KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 2022/2102 6SM -SHRA
OVC050
METAR KFMN 200853Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM FEW041 BKN050 BKN065 07/06 A3003
RMK AO2 RAE0756 SLP146 P0000 60000 T00670056 58014
METAR KFMN 200753Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM -RA OVC037 08/05 A3006 RMK AO2
RAB35 SLP153 P0000 T00780050
METAR KFMN 200653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM BKN047 OVC060 07/06 A3008 RMK
AO2 RAE0555 SLP163 P0000 T00720056 401500039
KLVS 200532Z 2006/2106 21009KT P6SM BKN050
FM200800 VRB06KT 5SM -RA BR OVC030
FM201200 03006KT 2SM -RA BR OVC012
FM201800 20009KT 4SM -RA OVC015
FM202200 21009KT P6SM OVC040
TEMPO 2022/2024 5SM -SHRA BKN025
FM210300 25007KT P6SM BKN070
METAR KLVS 200853Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 06/02 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP127 T00610022 56008
METAR KLVS 200753Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM BKN110 06/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00560011
METAR KLVS 200653Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00330000 401560028
METAR KRTN 200853Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00061044 56012
METAR KRTN 200753Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00001050
METAR KRTN 200653Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00061044 401781011
Albuquerque (KABX) 11/20/25 09:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...198/072
28000 FT MSL...195/068
26000 FT MSL...193/062
25000 FT MSL...191/059
24000 FT MSL...189/054
23300 FT MSL...189/049
22000 FT MSL...193/049
20000 FT MSL...203/045
19900 FT MSL...205/045
19000 FT MSL...205/045
18000 FT MSL...206/044
17100 FT MSL...201/042
17000 FT MSL...204/039
16000 FT MSL...200/036
15000 FT MSL...202/031
14900 FT MSL...201/031
14000 FT MSL...202/027
13000 FT MSL...202/021
13000 FT MSL...202/022
12000 FT MSL...207/017
11500 FT MSL...200/015
11000 FT MSL...198/014
10300 FT MSL...189/013
10000 FT MSL...187/013
9200 FT MSL...181/013
9000 FT MSL...177/013
8400 FT MSL...178/013
8000 FT MSL...167/013
7700 FT MSL...167/015
7000 FT MSL...163/016
7000 FT MSL...164/017
6500 FT MSL...162/017
6300 FT MSL...163/017
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0807 UTC Thursday, November 20, 2025
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1041 PM MST Wed Nov 19 2025
An area of rain and mountain peak snow currently across southwest
and south central NM will move northeast across the rest of
central and eastern NM early Thursday morning with the coverage of
this activity increasing. Prevailing MVFR with localized areas of
IFR conditions are expected with this area of rain, with mountain
peak snow resulting in mountain obscurations. More showery
activity expected across western and central NM during the
afternoon allowing ceilings to improve to low end VFR, but some
MVFR to IFR conditions and graupel cannot be ruled out with
heavier showers. More widespread light rain continues across far
eastern NM with ceilings improving to VFR during the evening hours.
Skies clearing across lower elevations Thursday evening and
Thursday night with lingering low clouds across the western and
northern mountains.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 200600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1909+00 2212-06 2123-20 2134-33 230945 022647 363949
BCE 2014-07 1741-20 1551-33 172543 990045 351646
LND 9900+01 2412-05 2325-20 2330-32 234049 291249 341652
RKS 2017 2118-05 2225-19 2235-32 233848 242151 271450
GJT 1814+02 2017-05 2131-18 2042-30 195648 215051 242750
FMN 1929+03 1924-03 2141-18 2154-31 218747 217150 225650
ABQ 2026+03 2229-02 2138-17 2146-29 218446 720048 227251
MBW 1911 2117-04 2324-20 2432-31 244549 245053 244452
DEN 1916+05 1811-03 2332-18 2336-30 236048 246253 236953
PUB 1812+06 2115-02 2433-17 2453-29 236347 237550 237954
ALS 1917-02 2123-18 2144-29 228447 238351 237251
TCC 2218 2116+06 2323-01 2341-15 2354-28 720141 720249 720655
BFF 1111 2611+01 2523-05 2527-19 2338-31 245148 255953 246853
GLD 1113 2005+04 2609-03 2520-16 2536-30 256146 256950 740154
GCK 2319+12 2412+05 2419-01 2528-15 2640-29 247842 249348 740556
GAG 2324+14 2329+06 2338+00 2445-15 2446-27 730139 740749 740356
AMA 2228 2334+06 2333+00 2437-14 2546-28 730539 730749 730556
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 201200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900-01 9900-07 2114-20 1622-33 160844 032445 362545
BCE 9900-08 2113-22 1815-36 990040 341642 314645
LND 1905+00 2109-05 2518-18 2328-32 212147 061350 042751
RKS 1906 1907-05 2013-19 2130-32 193948 210751 041849
GJT 2113-01 2223-05 2026-19 2127-32 198847 213950 241147
FMN 1611+01 1616-04 2242-20 1864-29 178246 206849 233249
ABQ 2615+00 2215-04 1923-16 1949-27 196746 207751 226050
MBW 1609 2208-04 2319-18 2426-31 225349 243453 251952
DEN 1810+04 1913-03 2223-17 2333-31 228247 247953 243751
PUB 1808+05 1814-02 2112-16 1926-28 216446 229053 235353
ALS 1908-02 2307-17 1936-29 197745 208653 234651
TCC 2214 1829+05 1837-01 2154-14 2157-26 229444 229949 218854
BFF 1612 2110+02 2318-04 2526-18 2538-31 255248 254854 264153
GLD 1112 1710+04 2313-02 2422-16 2434-29 246347 246751 236754
GCK 2211+13 2214+05 2315-01 2434-15 2446-28 248145 239750 238555
GAG 2315+13 2221+06 2429+00 2230-14 2453-26 229541 720151 730857
AMA 1819 1917+06 2027+00 2136-14 2252-26 228941 720350 239855
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 210000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0806-02 9900-08 1607-21 1310-34 151241 251141 150844
BCE 9900-07 1809-21 2516-31 242243 223042 213343
LND 0206-01 1312-06 1622-18 1526-31 184048 162747 060843
RKS 0913 1611-05 1317-19 1330-31 163848 172245 090741
GJT 9900-01 1911-06 1611-19 1719-33 181941 252640 252142
FMN 2314+00 2205-07 1911-20 1730-33 273836 254839 233744
ABQ 2719-01 2917-07 9900-20 2736-26 255635 256240 244844
MBW 1322 1420-03 1421-18 1525-29 194846 184250 220745
DEN 0914+00 1119-04 1620-16 1624-28 176944 175649 233447
PUB 9900-01 9900-04 1615-15 1524-29 174441 203443 255145
ALS 2605-05 2006-18 1715-31 222839 244738 243744
TCC 2630 2613+01 2814-05 2421-18 2151-29 245634 255539 235444
BFF 1323 1422+02 1315-04 1119-16 1917-27 206643 199653 233151
GLD 1228 1131+00 1231-03 1723-13 1835-26 185241 186752 226653
GCK 1039+07 1237+03 1828-01 2027-13 1946-24 185740 207350 237553
GAG 1927+10 2124+05 2129-01 2152-13 1936-23 196440 226846 246850
AMA 2227 2422+03 2321-03 2041-17 1963-24 226335 236142 235946
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