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NZUS99 KBOU 151729
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1125 MDT Tuesday, September 15, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 151656Z 15012KT 10SM OVC047 18/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01780033 $
METAR KFNL 151556Z 16008KT 10SM OVC047 16/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01610006 $
METAR KFNL 151456Z 11006KT 10SM OVC047 15/M01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01501006 51013 $
METAR KGXY 151656Z 14008KT 110V170 10SM CLR 20/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP230
T02000033
METAR KGXY 151556Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW048 18/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP233
T01830028
METAR KGXY 151456Z 10005KT 10SM SCT050 15/00 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP236
T01500000 51016
METAR KLMO 151715Z AUTO 12007KT 7SM CLR 17/03 A3031 RMK AO2
T01740032
METAR KLMO 151655Z AUTO 11006KT 7SM SCT043 17/03 A3032 RMK AO2
T01660027
METAR KLMO 151635Z AUTO 11006KT 7SM OVC041 16/02 A3032 RMK AO2
T01560020
METAR KBDU 151715Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151655Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT045 17/04 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151635Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM BKN045 16/02 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 151715Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT041 18/03 A3028 RMK AO2
T01820032 $
METAR KEIK 151655Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC042 18/03 A3029 RMK AO2
T01780029 $
METAR KEIK 151635Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM OVC043 17/03 A3029 RMK AO2
T01750030 $
KBJC 151621Z 1516/1612 34007KT P6SM BKN035
FM151700 09007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120
FM152000 11010KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120 PROB30 1521/1603 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 31009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
SPECI KBJC 151714Z 11009G23KT 10SM SCT120 17/03 A3032
METAR KBJC 151647Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT040 OVC120 16/01 A3033
METAR KBJC 151545Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT032 OVC039 14/03 A3034
KDEN 151637Z 1517/1618 09007KT P6SM FEW040 FEW120 BKN220
FM151900 11010KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120
FM152200 12015G22KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1603 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 14013G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160600 21009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160900 28007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
FM161700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
SPECI KDEN 151653Z 10010KT 10SM FEW040 SCT120 BKN200 16/02 A3031 RMK AO2
SLP2196 T01610017
METAR KDEN 151653Z 10010KT 10SM FEW040 SCT120 BKN200 16/02 A3031 RMK AO2
SLP2196 T01610017
METAR KDEN 151553Z 09007KT 10SM FEW040 BKN060 BKN120 14/02 A3031 RMK AO2
SLP200 T01440022
KBKF 151700Z 1517/1623 10005KT 9999 FEW030 SCT140 BKN220
QNH3030INS
BECMG 1601/1602 15010G20KT 9999 -RA FEW055 SCT075 OVC110
QNH3020INS
BECMG 1604/1605 17012G25KT 9999 NSW FEW065 SCT100 QNH3022INS
BECMG 1608/1609 18009KT 9999 FEW260 QNH3019INS TX23/1522Z
TN13/1613Z
METAR KBKF 151658Z 10005KT 10SM FEW034 SCT140 BKN220 16/03 A3030 RMK
AO2A SLP194 T01580026
METAR KBKF 151558Z 05003KT 10SM BKN031 OVC042 15/02 A3032 RMK AO2A
SLP201 T01450021
METAR KBKF 151458Z 03005KT 10SM BKN030 OVC040 14/01 A3032 RMK AO2A
SLP204 T01360009 52017
KAPA 151639Z 1517/1612 10008KT P6SM FEW040 FEW120 BKN220
FM151900 11010KT P6SM FEW050 BKN120
FM152200 12015G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1603 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160500 20007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
METAR KAPA 151653Z 00000KT 10SM BKN050 BKN085 14/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01440039
SPECI KAPA 151645Z 09004KT 10SM BKN050 BKN080 14/03 A3033 RMK AO2
T01440033
METAR KAPA 151553Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN028 BKN034 14/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01390022
METAR KMNH 151715Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151655Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151635Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151715Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151655Z AUTO 10006G12KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151635Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151715Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151655Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151635Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 151653Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM OVC040 16/02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01560022
METAR KAKO 151553Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM BKN038 OVC050 14/02 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP217 T01390022
METAR KAKO 151453Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM BKN038 OVC049 13/02 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP213 T01330022 51033
METAR KLIC 151655Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM OVC028 14/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP216
T01390033
METAR KLIC 151555Z AUTO 04016KT 10SM OVC024 13/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01330061
METAR KLIC 151455Z AUTO 01017KT 10SM OVC021 14/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01390078 51028
METAR KHEQ 151715Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM OVC049 16/05 A3027 RMK AO2
T01630055 $
METAR KHEQ 151655Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM OVC049 16/06 A3027 RMK AO2
T01550056 $
METAR KHEQ 151635Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM OVC049 15/06 A3027 RMK AO2
T01530056 $
METAR K2V6 151714Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM OVC044 17/04 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151654Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM OVC044 16/04 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151634Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM OVC044 15/03 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 151653Z AUTO 01011G23KT 10SM OVC030 15/04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
WND 03033/1630 SLP205 T01500039
SPECI KITR 151649Z AUTO 02016G23KT 10SM OVC030 15/04 A3025 RMK AO2 PK
WND 03033/1630
METAR KITR 151553Z AUTO 05020G32KT 10SM OVC029 14/05 A3024 RMK AO2 PK
WND 03032/1545 SLP201 T01440050
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Fort Collins - 06:41:23 MDT / 19:09:27 MDT
Denver - 06:41:17 MDT / 19:08:42 MDT
Sterling - 06:33:56 MDT / 19:02:05 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/15/26 17:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...273/021
14500 FT MSL...278/022
14000 FT MSL...278/021
13000 FT MSL...268/020
12600 FT MSL...270/021
12000 FT MSL...255/019
11100 FT MSL...249/022
11000 FT MSL...244/022
10000 FT MSL...231/007
9900 FT MSL...227/008
9000 FT MSL...069/005
8800 FT MSL...075/007
8000 FT MSL...084/008
7900 FT MSL...081/008
7200 FT MSL...080/010
7000 FT MSL...088/010
6600 FT MSL...083/011
6100 FT MSL...077/015
6000 FT MSL...079/014
5900 FT MSL...086/013
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1131 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Stratus is developing a little ahead of schedule, and also with
more extent. That`s despite the rather meager low level moisture
along the I-25 Corridor and Denver area TAF sites (dewpoints only
in the lower 30s). We`re leaning toward the NAM on this forecast
given the recent developments, and with the winds turning more
easterly in the low levels, slight low level moisture advection,
and some mid level clouds aloft any breakup will likely be
delayed til after 18Z. In fact, depending on clouds and thickness
of the stratus deck some of our stratus breakout runs with more
clouds and deeper moisture kept it in most of the day. We don`t
think the stratus would be that deep (less than 1,000 feet) so
we`ll shoot for something closer to 19-20Z, but a 30% chance it
could last til at least 21Z.
Regarding winds, a light N wind will start, transitioning more
E-ESE 17Z-20Z. Winds are expected to increase after 21Z but
potentially not til 00Z as Denver cyclone develops. That cyclone
means a chance (30%) that winds could turn NW at KBJC as early as
00Z and KAPA and KDEN as early as 02Z, so something to watch.
Given limited low level moisture, the threat of any fog even with
the developing cyclone is less than 10%. Otherwise enhanced SE
winds expected this evening with a few gusts around 20 kts. Just a
slight chance of showers after 21-22Z, but most of these will
dissipate as they move off the higher terrain. Also, low levels
would be too stable to support VRB outflow winds.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 151715Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT030 13/03 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151655Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151635Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 151655Z 02011KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 18/02 A3032 RMK
AO2A SLP172 T01750023
METAR KAFF 151555Z 36016G22KT 10SM SCT080 BKN200 15/02 A3031 RMK AO2A
SLP175 T01520017
METAR KAFF 151455Z 01020G26KT 10SM FEW020 FEW080 BKN200 13/M01 A3032 RMK
AO2A SLP184 T01261006 52021
KCOS 151137Z 1512/1612 36020G33KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM151700 15010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM152000 15014G24KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM160300 16010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM160600 14007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 BKN070
METAR KCOS 151654Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN190 BKN250 17/05 A3035
RMK AO2 SLP198 T01670050 $
METAR KCOS 151554Z 01015KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN190 BKN250 14/03 A3032
RMK AO2 PK WND 34027/1502 SLP196 T01390028 $
METAR KCOS 151454Z 35017G26KT 10SM SCT140 BKN190 BKN250 14/03 A3033 RMK
AO2 PK WND 35035/1411 SLP194 T01390033 53030 $
METAR KFLY 151715Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3037 RMK AO2
T01480046
METAR KFLY 151655Z AUTO 04014G21KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3036 RMK AO2
T01400046
METAR KFLY 151635Z AUTO 03017G25KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3036 RMK AO2
T01370049
KFCS 151200Z 1512/1618 35015G30KT 9999 SCT050 BKN100 520009
QNH3019INS
BECMG 1516/1517 03009KT 9999 SCT050 BKN100 QNH3022INS
BECMG 1600/1601 13012KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3025INS
TEMPO 1603/1606 21010G20KT 9999 VCSH BKN030
BECMG 1611/1612 23009KT 9999 NSW SCT070 QNH3028INS
TX23/1521Z
TN12/1610Z
METAR KFCS 151655Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01720042 $
METAR KFCS 151555Z AUTO 03016KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01580026 $
METAR KFCS 151455Z AUTO 02019G25KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
36030/29 SLP196 T01610021 52028 $
KPUB 151137Z 1512/1612 36020G32KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM151600 06010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM152000 12012G22KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM160200 11007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
FM160800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 BKN070
METAR KPUB 151653Z 07013G21KT 10SM FEW038 19/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01890100
METAR KPUB 151553Z 04014KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02000072
METAR KPUB 151453Z 05019G26KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND
02033/1423 SLP184 T01830050 51044
METAR KVTP 151715Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 12/M21 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151655Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 11/M21 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151635Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 11/M17 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 151654Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM BKN022 OVC028 16/10 A3033 RMK AO2
SLP202 T01610100
SPECI KTAD 151647Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM SCT022 OVC028 16/09 A3033 RMK AO2
T01610094
METAR KTAD 151554Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM OVC034 18/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01830072
METAR KLHX 151653Z AUTO 05015KT 10SM OVC031 17/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01720094 $
SPECI KLHX 151634Z AUTO 05014G21KT 10SM OVC030 17/09 A3026 RMK AO2
T01720094 $
METAR KLHX 151553Z AUTO 02014G22KT 10SM OVC025 17/11 A3024 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02027/1459 SLP187 T01720111 $
SPECI KLAA 151720Z AUTO 04016KT 10SM OVC031 18/11 A3024 RMK AO2
T01780106
METAR KLAA 151653Z AUTO 04013G21KT 10SM OVC029 18/11 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
WND 04030/1557 PRESRR SLP199 T01780111
METAR KLAA 151553Z AUTO 04019G29KT 10SM OVC025 17/11 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
WND 01030/1508 SLP183 T01720106
METAR KSPD 151656Z AUTO 36019KT 17/14 A3020 RMK AO1 PK WND 01031/1641
SLP169 T01670144
METAR KSPD 151556Z AUTO 36021G28KT 18/16 A3016 RMK AO1 PK WND 35028/1556
SLP151 T01830161
METAR KSPD 151456Z AUTO 34019G29KT 19/16 A3012 RMK AO1 PK WND 34032/1409
SLP137 P0001 60001 T01890161 51033
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Burlington - 06:30:42 MDT / 18:57:46 MDT
Pueblo - 06:40:29 MDT / 19:06:45 MDT
Lamar - 06:32:33 MDT / 18:58:41 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/15/26 17:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...283/020
12000 FT MSL...290/017
11000 FT MSL...292/009
10800 FT MSL...288/007
9700 FT MSL...340/007
9000 FT MSL...018/007
8600 FT MSL...039/008
8000 FT MSL...041/012
7700 FT MSL...037/013
7000 FT MSL...036/016
7000 FT MSL...038/017
6300 FT MSL...040/019
6000 FT MSL...036/018
5900 FT MSL...037/016
5700 FT MSL...037/017
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1144 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 543 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
KCOS and KPUB: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours.
Gusty northerly winds post FROPA will be in place through the start
of this TAF period, with frequent gusts to around 30 knots expected.
Winds shift to become more southeasterly behind the front this
afternoon, and remain gusty, with gusts to around 20-25 knots
expected. Winds finally lessen in magnitude by this evening, with
lighter winds then persisting into tomorrow morning. In addition,
thick mid to high level clouds will be in place through this TAF
period, with clouds even lowering this evening and into tomorrow
morning. Otherwise, dry conditions are anticipated given overall
stable conditions, though a rogue shower can not be ruled out,
particularly for KCOS.
KALS: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. Light
winds at the start of the this TAF period will increase this
afternoon as some mixing develops within the San Luis Valley.
Strongest winds are expected late this afternoon, with gusts up to
30 knots expected. Winds will start to lessen this evening as mixing
lessens. Along with that, showers and thunderstorms are anticipated
this afternoon, which could bring brief periods of gusty outflow
winds and lightning. Outside of that, thick coverage of mid to high
level clouds is anticipated, with clouds lowering slightly heading
into this evening.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 151653Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02001006
METAR KCAG 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 16/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01610006
METAR KCAG 151453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 13/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01330017 51007
METAR KHDN 151656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01940050
METAR KHDN 151556Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW110 18/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01780033
METAR KHDN 151456Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM BKN100 14/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01390011 51006
METAR KSBS 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3023 RMK AO1
T02160050
METAR KSBS 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3023 RMK AO1
T02060055
METAR KSBS 151635Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3024 RMK AO1
T01990054
METAR KC07 151715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/01 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 151655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/01 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 151635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/02 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 151715Z AUTO 22010G18KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3033 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151655Z AUTO 21012G17KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3033 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151635Z AUTO 21009G15KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3033 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 151653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02110083
METAR KEEO 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01830061
METAR KEEO 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 14/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01440067 51006
METAR K20V 151715Z AUTO 26010KT 214V284 10SM CLR 21/07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151655Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151635Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 151715Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3039 RMK AO2
T01820064
METAR KGNB 151655Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3040 RMK AO2
T01780068
METAR KGNB 151635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3039 RMK AO2
T01690069
METAR K0CO 151715Z AUTO 29019G31KT 10SM SCT034 SCT040 BKN047 06/00 A3063
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151655Z AUTO 26008G24KT 10SM SCT027 SCT035 SCT043 06/01 A3064
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151635Z AUTO 28021G25KT 10SM SCT027 BKN035 BKN040 05/01 A3063
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151713Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT038 SCT048 SCT065 08/05 A3053
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151653Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT040 BKN050 BKN055 06/05 A3054
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
METAR KC99 151633Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT055 SCT065 SCT075 08/05 A3053
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
KGJT 151123Z 1512/1612 10012KT P6SM SCT060 BKN070 OVC110
FM151500 13012KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
FM151900 22008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 13006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM160600 10009KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KGJT 151653Z 12012KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02280133
METAR KGJT 151553Z 11012KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02060128
METAR KGJT 151453Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01830139
51014
KRIL 151123Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
FM151900 24009KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 24007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1603 -TSRA
BKN060CB BKN070
FM160300 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1604/1609
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KRIL 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02110111
METAR KRIL 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 18/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01830111
METAR KRIL 151453Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01610117 50010
METAR K5SM 151713Z AUTO 10SM SCT023 SCT034 BKN060 13/07 A3054 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 151655Z AUTO 10SM SCT055 12/07 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 151555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/07 A3053 RMK AO2
KEGE 151212Z 1512/1612 12003KT P6SM FEW020 BKN110
FM151800 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 23005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN070
METAR KEGE 151656Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP195
T01780128
SPECI KEGE 151622Z 00000KT 10SM FEW009 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KEGE 151556Z 00000KT 10SM OVC009 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01560117
KASE 151123Z 1512/1612 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA FEW020 SCT060 OVC070
PROB30 1512/1515 -SHRA SCT020 BKN040
FM151800 20008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 17006KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM160600 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA SCT040 BKN060
METAR KASE 151653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01830078
METAR KASE 151553Z 17009KT 10SM FEW039 BKN090 15/09 A3033 RMK AO2
RAE1458 SLP164 P0000 T01500094
METAR KASE 151453Z 22003KT 10SM -RA FEW019 BKN070 OVC100 13/09 A3034 RMK
AO2 RAB29 SLP169 P0001 60002 T01280094 53010
METAR KCCU 151715Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM SCT028 BKN035 BKN041 10/02 A3063
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151655Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT026 SCT035 BKN041 08/02 A3063
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151635Z AUTO 22006G15KT 10SM SCT025 SCT033 BKN041 08/01 A3063
RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 151653Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM BKN055 BKN070 13/06 A3050 RMK AO2
SLP179 T01330061
METAR KLXV 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 12/06 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01170061
METAR KLXV 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00890061 53007
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Rangely - 06:56:25 MDT / 19:24:06 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:55:54 MDT / 19:22:48 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:48:25 MDT / 19:16:26 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/15/26 17:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...233/024
13000 FT MSL...218/018
12400 FT MSL...218/019
12000 FT MSL...207/020
11000 FT MSL...213/013
10400 FT MSL...216/012
10100 FT MSL...209/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1128 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 528 AM MDT TUE Sep 15 2026
Most of the shower and thunderstorm activity has decreased in
coverage or is exiting the CWA to the East early this morning.
Lower clouds are lingering in post shower airmass with IFR
conditions moving in and out of KEGE. Will monitor this airfield
for AMD over the next few hours. Active weather continues
through the next 24 hours and beyond. PROB30 groups will be in
most TAF sites by tomorrow afternoon with this moist atmosphere
in place. Gusty outflow winds and showers impacting visibility
will all be threats. MVFR and possible IFR conditions will once
again be possible toward sunrise but confidence too low to place
in TAFs attm.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 151715Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM RA CLR 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2
T02140141
METAR KAJZ 151655Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM RA CLR 21/15 A3021 RMK AO2
T02120145
METAR KAJZ 151635Z AUTO 06004KT 7SM RA CLR 20/14 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW T02020144
KMTJ 151123Z 1512/1612 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM151800 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 18007KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-TSRA BKN060CB
METAR KMTJ 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01940122
METAR KMTJ 151553Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01720128
METAR KMTJ 151453Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01390122 53017
METAR KGUC 151656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 16/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01560094 $
METAR KGUC 151556Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM BKN070 14/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP230
T01390094 $
METAR KGUC 151456Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP229
6//// T01110089 53010 $
METAR K7BM 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT041 SCT049 BKN065 12/06 A3050
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA SCT041 BKN048 OVC065 12/08 A3050
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT048 BKN065 BKN075 16/07 A3049
RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ BKN065 BKN095 19/06 A3037 RMK
AO2 T01890059
METAR KAEJ 151655Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT075 BKN095 19/06 A3038 RMK AO2
T01860055
METAR KAEJ 151635Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT075 18/05 A3037 RMK AO2
T01760053
METAR KANK 151715Z AUTO 12017KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3031 RMK AO2 T02140060
$
METAR KANK 151655Z AUTO 11014KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3032 RMK AO2 T02090061
$
METAR KANK 151635Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3032 RMK AO2 T02050059
$
METAR KMYP 151715Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM BKN070 10/05 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151655Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM SCT060 10/05 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151635Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM SCT031 10/05 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
T02340108
METAR KAIB 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3021 RMK AO2
T02220105
METAR KAIB 151635Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3020 RMK AO2
T02240112
KTEX 151123Z 1512/1612 10004KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN060 PROB30
1512/1516 -SHRA SCT040 BKN050
FM151800 22007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN090 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM160000 15006KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN110 PROB30 1600/1606
-SHRA BKN050
FM160600 13005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612 4SM
-SHRA BKN040 BKN045
METAR KTEX 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 13/08 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 151635Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02110117
METAR KCEZ 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01830139
KDRO 151123Z 1512/1612 12008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 OVC110
FM152000 23006KT P6SM FEW040 SCT110 PROB30 1522/1601
VRB15G29KT -TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
FM160100 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM160600 09005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN050
METAR KDRO 151653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01720111
METAR KDRO 151553Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP205
T01560111
METAR KDRO 151453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01390111
METAR KPSO 151715Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151655Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151635Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 151715Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3069 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
AND W PWINO
METAR KCPW 151655Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3069 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
PWINO
METAR KCPW 151635Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3068 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
PWINO
KALS 151137Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM VCFG FEW002 SCT050 BKN100
FM151500 13007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100
FM152000 18012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1523
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM152300 18020G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1523/1602
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160300 15008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
METAR KALS 151652Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01780094
METAR KALS 151552Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01440089
METAR KALS 151452Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP209 T01170089
50009
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Vail - 06:46:54 MDT / 19:14:14 MDT
Durango - 06:53:51 MDT / 19:19:24 MDT
Alamosa - 06:45:48 MDT / 19:11:29 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/15/26 17:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...233/024
13000 FT MSL...218/018
12400 FT MSL...218/019
12000 FT MSL...207/020
11000 FT MSL...213/013
10400 FT MSL...216/012
10100 FT MSL...209/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1128 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 528 AM MDT TUE Sep 15 2026
Most of the shower and thunderstorm activity has decreased in
coverage or is exiting the CWA to the East early this morning.
Lower clouds are lingering in post shower airmass with IFR
conditions moving in and out of KEGE. Will monitor this airfield
for AMD over the next few hours. Active weather continues
through the next 24 hours and beyond. PROB30 groups will be in
most TAF sites by tomorrow afternoon with this moist atmosphere
in place. Gusty outflow winds and showers impacting visibility
will all be threats. MVFR and possible IFR conditions will once
again be possible toward sunrise but confidence too low to place
in TAFs attm.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 151723Z 1518/1618 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB25G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160200 18006KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100
FM161500 17007KT P6SM VCTS SCT060 BKN080CB
TEMPO 1615/1618 VRB10G20KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
METAR KPGA 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 25/11 A3010 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N SLP123 T02500111
METAR KPGA 151553Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT110 24/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02440111
METAR KPGA 151453Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM FEW120 24/11 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N AND NE SLP122 T02390106 51022
METAR KRQE 151653Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02060144
METAR KRQE 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01780139
SPECI KRQE 151535Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT015 17/14 A3032 RMK AO2
T01720139
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1056 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...Tuesday 15/12Z through Wednesday 16/12Z...Mostly VFR
conditions forecast through the period, but periods of MVFR/IFR
conditions are possible from low clouds and/or heavier SHRA/TSRA.
Outside of gusty/erratic storm driven winds, expect south through
southwest winds 5-15 kts.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 16/12Z through Friday 18/12Z...Overnight/early
morning low ceilings possible through the period, along with
periods of MVFR/IFR conditions from heavier SHRA/TSRA. Otherwise,
expect VFR conditions. Outside of gusty storm driven winds, expect
south through southwest winds 5-15 kts gusting near 20 kts each
afternoon becoming lighter overnight.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 151720Z 1518/1624 32008KT P6SM BKN180
FM160300 15010G18KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1604/1610 -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM161800 15011G19KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1623/1624 VRB14G26KT
-TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KSLC 151654Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT180 BKN250 19/M01 A3007
RMK AO2 SLP146 T01941011 $
METAR KSLC 151554Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 BKN200 BKN250 17/M01 A3007 RMK
AO2 SLP146 T01721011 $
METAR KSLC 151454Z 18005KT 10SM BKN200 BKN250 15/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01500000 51004 $
KVEL 151123Z 1512/1612 33005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM152100 21008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT120 PROB30 1522/1601 -TSRA
BKN090CB
FM160100 01005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606 -TSRA
OVC060CB
FM160600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN040
METAR KVEL 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02171028
METAR KVEL 151553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02001033
METAR KVEL 151453Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01721006 51011
METAR KPUC 151653Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02220028
METAR KPUC 151553Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM BKN100 21/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02060017
METAR KPUC 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 17/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01720011 51013
KCNY 151123Z 1512/1612 09007KT P6SM BKN100
FM152000 20010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT110 PROB30 1521/1601
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160100 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KCNY 151653Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM FEW120 26/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02610128
METAR KCNY 151553Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM SCT110 24/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02390128
METAR KCNY 151453Z AUTO 10011G16KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02220122 51016
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1211 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal through the
period. Dry conditions with a few high clouds will continue. Winds
will remain light and diurnally driven.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist for
the entire airspace through the period. Mostly dry conditions with a
few high clouds will continue with increasing southerly winds during
the day. Convection develops across the eastern half of the airspace
tomorrow afternoon with storms developing across portions of
northern Utah in the evening.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 151720Z 1518/1618 23018G30KT P6SM BKN180
FM160300 19007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
PROB30 1606/1612 VRB20G30KT -TSRA FEW030 BKN050CB=
METAR KEVW 151653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01331033 $
METAR KEVW 151553Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01061033 $
METAR KEVW 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP185
T00781028 53006 $
KRKS 151720Z 1518/1618 24007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM152030 25012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160000 24008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
FM160700 19010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN070
TEMPO 1607/1610 -SHRA OVC050
FM161000 18010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT040 OVC050
FM161400 19009KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1614/1617
-SHRA BKN050
METAR KRKS 151654Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01561044
METAR KRKS 151554Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01111039
METAR KRKS 151454Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00831050 53004
KRWL 151720Z 1518/1618 08005KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 22015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM161200 26010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRWL 151653Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01391039
METAR KRWL 151553Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01111033
METAR KRWL 151453Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00891028 52010
KLAR 151720Z 1518/1618 15026G32KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 16017G26KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM160600 18012KT P6SM BKN100
FM160900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 151653Z AUTO 15026G32KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
15032/1652 SLP169 T01500011
METAR KLAR 151553Z AUTO 15025G31KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
15033/1540 SLP174 T01280017
METAR KLAR 151453Z AUTO 15020G27KT 10SM SCT110 10/01 A3029 RMK AO2 PK
WND 15027/1443 SLP179 T01000006 50005
KCYS 151720Z 1518/1618 17015KT P6SM OVC040
FM151900 17017G26KT P6SM SCT200
FM160400 19011KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCYS 151653Z 17015KT 10SM OVC038 13/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01331006
METAR KCYS 151553Z 19006KT 10SM OVC037 12/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01171011
METAR KCYS 151453Z 00000KT 10SM OVC037 11/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP205
T01061022 51015
Riverton (KRIW) 09/15/26 17:12 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...123/002
15000 FT MSL...239/028
14600 FT MSL...242/022
14000 FT MSL...247/028
13000 FT MSL...247/035
12700 FT MSL...242/032
12000 FT MSL...245/026
11200 FT MSL...229/014
11000 FT MSL...214/020
10100 FT MSL...207/010
10000 FT MSL...194/020
9000 FT MSL...174/009
9000 FT MSL...180/008
8100 FT MSL...165/005
8000 FT MSL...197/008
7400 FT MSL...150/003
7000 FT MSL...045/010
6700 FT MSL...336/005
6200 FT MSL...017/004
6000 FT MSL...041/004
6000 FT MSL...232/003
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/15/26 17:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15100 FT MSL...262/031
15000 FT MSL...266/031
14000 FT MSL...269/031
13200 FT MSL...271/031
13000 FT MSL...273/030
12000 FT MSL...274/029
11700 FT MSL...274/030
11000 FT MSL...269/027
10500 FT MSL...260/026
10000 FT MSL...220/022
9500 FT MSL...200/022
9000 FT MSL...177/018
8000 FT MSL...176/017
7900 FT MSL...166/017
7400 FT MSL...170/012
7000 FT MSL...175/014
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1701 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1059 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
VFR conditions prevail through today. Winds follow typical diurnal
trends, with some sites have 15 to 25 knot wind gusts through the
afternoon. Moisture increases from the south overnight. KRKS is the
greatest impacted, with rain chances starting around 06z. Any rain
should remain south of other sites, but a few light showers or virga
showers are possible in the vicinity of KBPI, KLND, KPNA, and KRIW
through Wednesday morning. This push of moisture also brings a
southerly push of wind to those aforementioned locations. Models are
in a bit of disagreement, so confidence is not high how strong this
southerly wind could be.
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 1126 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 523 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Mostly VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours. A few low
clouds have moved into KCYS bringing MVFR conditions, but these
should move out within the next hour or two based on current
model guidance. CIGs through the day into tomorrow should remain
mostly mid to high level, with some clearing today before
widespread cloudiness returns tonight into tomorrow morning.
Winds breezy again today all sites with gusts between 20-30
knots, with many sites lessening overnight except for KRWL,
KSNY, and KAIA where enhanced gusts likely through the remainder
of the TAF period. Some showers may move into KRWL/KLAR tonight
into tomorrow morning, but they should be fairly scattered and
not expecting significant drops in flight categories from this
activity.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 151715Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM OVC048 16/03 A3031 RMK AO2
T01630032
METAR KIBM 151655Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC048 16/03 A3031 RMK AO2
T01580031
METAR KIBM 151635Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC046 16/03 A3032 RMK AO2
T01580030
KSNY 151720Z 1518/1618 10005KT P6SM SCT050
FM151900 12012KT P6SM FEW200
FM152200 14014G24KT P6SM SCT150
FM160800 17012KT P6SM OVC100
FM161500 17012KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSNY 151653Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT050 14/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01440044
METAR KSNY 151553Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM OVC050 13/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP224
T01330039
METAR KSNY 151453Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM OVC048 13/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01280033 51030 $
METAR KOGA 151715Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM SCT050 SCT070 18/07 A3027 RMK AO2
T01840072
METAR KOGA 151655Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM BKN050 BKN070 17/07 A3027 RMK AO2
T01710071
METAR KOGA 151635Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 17/08 A3027 RMK AO2
T01740075
METAR KIML 151653Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM OVC050 16/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01560056
METAR KIML 151553Z AUTO 02013KT 10SM OVC050 15/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP228
T01500050
METAR KIML 151453Z AUTO 02012G20KT 10SM OVC047 14/05 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02030/1404 SLP216 T01440050 51038
KMCK 151720Z 1518/1618 02012KT P6SM BKN050
FM152000 06011KT P6SM BKN050
FM160500 VRB06KT 6SM BR BKN015
TEMPO 1610/1614 5SM -SHRA BR BKN010
METAR KMCK 151653Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM OVC044 17/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01670072
METAR KMCK 151553Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM OVC043 16/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01610067
METAR KMCK 151453Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM OVC043 16/07 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
03027/1410 SLP197 T01610067 51038
North Platte (KLNX) 09/15/26 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...259/034
14200 FT MSL...259/031
14000 FT MSL...261/031
13000 FT MSL...267/028
12000 FT MSL...275/026
12000 FT MSL...274/026
11000 FT MSL...272/022
10100 FT MSL...271/018
10000 FT MSL...273/017
9000 FT MSL...291/012
8500 FT MSL...308/012
8000 FT MSL...334/012
7400 FT MSL...346/012
7000 FT MSL...357/012
6300 FT MSL...011/013
6000 FT MSL...021/014
5400 FT MSL...021/013
5000 FT MSL...018/013
4700 FT MSL...015/013
4100 FT MSL...018/012
4000 FT MSL...022/012
3600 FT MSL...019/012
3400 FT MSL...020/012
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1716 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1216 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
For the KLBF terminal: Expect mostly cloudy skies over the next
24 hours. Cloud decks will remain broken at 9000 to 12000 FT AGL
through the early overnight hours. Ceilings will fall to around
2500 FT AGL after 10z Wednesday. Ceilings will fall further to
MVFR levels after 13z Wednesday. There is a small threat for IFR
CIGS below 1000 FT AGL Wednesday morning. Given current forecast
confidence, will forgo mention of IFR cigs and keep them at MVFR
levels Wednesday morning. For the KVTN terminal: Expect
scattered clouds of 10000 FT AGL this afternoon, lifting to
20000 to 25000 FT AGL this evening. Skies will cloud over during
the overnight hours with ceilings falling to around 6000 FT AGL
by daybreak Wednesday. By mid morning Wednesday, ceilings will
approach 2000 FT AGL.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 151720Z 1518/1618 04015G25KT P6SM BKN035
FM152200 07007KT P6SM BKN050
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025
FM161500 17012KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 151653Z AUTO 02019G28KT 10SM OVC034 16/04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36031/1606 SLP203 T01560044 $
METAR KGLD 151553Z AUTO 02016G29KT 10SM OVC034 16/06 A3020 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02030/1504 SLP197 T01560056 $
METAR KGLD 151453Z AUTO 04021G30KT 10SM OVC033 16/09 A3017 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02035/1407 SLP186 T01610094 51042 $
KGCK 151725Z 1517/1618 03023G31KT P6SM OVC012
FM160000 01020G30KT P6SM OVC050
FM160300 04012KT P6SM -SHRA OVC020
FM160600 02009KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC010
FM160900 02010KT 5SM BR OVC005
METAR KGCK 151654Z 03023G31KT 10SM OVC012 19/14 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
04032/1625 SLP149 T01940144
SPECI KGCK 151630Z 03023G32KT 10SM BKN011 OVC028 21/16 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
WND 04032/1625 T02060161
SPECI KGCK 151602Z 03020G28KT 10SM BKN027 23/19 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
04028/1600 T02330194
METAR KLBL 151656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02780178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151556Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02670189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151456Z AUTO 23017KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP123
6//// T02610189 53016 PNO $
METAR KEHA 151715Z AUTO 34023G27KT 10SM BKN023 OVC027 22/17 A3016 RMK
AO2 T02190171
METAR KEHA 151655Z AUTO 35022G29KT 10SM OVC023 24/17 A3014 RMK AO2
T02360172
METAR KEHA 151635Z AUTO 34020G27KT 10SM BKN021 23/17 A3013 RMK AO2
T02320171
Goodland (KGLD) 09/15/26 17:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...275/016
14800 FT MSL...270/015
14000 FT MSL...275/014
13000 FT MSL...283/017
12600 FT MSL...283/014
12000 FT MSL...284/015
11000 FT MSL...301/011
10700 FT MSL...305/010
10000 FT MSL...023/004
9100 FT MSL...053/010
9000 FT MSL...069/012
8000 FT MSL...072/017
8000 FT MSL...072/020
7000 FT MSL...063/029
7000 FT MSL...062/029
6100 FT MSL...048/028
6000 FT MSL...047/028
5400 FT MSL...027/024
5000 FT MSL...021/024
4800 FT MSL...018/024
4300 FT MSL...013/026
4100 FT MSL...013/025
4000 FT MSL...013/025
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/15/26 17:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...153/045
10000 FT MSL...244/017
9800 FT MSL...240/017
9000 FT MSL...231/022
8200 FT MSL...225/022
8000 FT MSL...229/022
7100 FT MSL...221/018
7000 FT MSL...220/014
6000 FT MSL...185/011
6000 FT MSL...189/011
5100 FT MSL...114/005
5000 FT MSL...130/005
4300 FT MSL...023/005
3200 FT MSL...066/006
3000 FT MSL...056/006
3000 FT MSL...056/006
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1706 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1102 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Ceilings have improved across the region with VFR expected to
prevail through this afternoon and gradually diminishing winds.
Tonight, MVFR ceilings will return between 03z-05z at both KGLD
and KMCK. Towards sunrise, a brief period of IFR is possible at
KMCK with light showers and patchy fog developing. Ceilings will
slowly improve to VFR at both locations through mid to late
Wednesday morning.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1700 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1020 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Surface analysis at 15z depicted a strong cold front making
progress through western Kansas, with northeast winds gusting to
near 30 kts across NW KS. The cold front will make progress
through all airports over the next few hours, with an abrupt
increase in northeast winds, gusting 30-32 kts. With the cold
front expected to be well southeast of the airports by 00z Wed,
any thunderstorms on the front should not impact aviation
operations. High confidence that flight categories will degrade
after 00z Wed, as IFR stratus fills in overnight. Visibility
reductions in BR/-SHRA are also expected overnight through
12z Wed. Northeast winds will diminish rapidly after 00z Wed,
trending light and variable by 12z Wed.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 151725Z 1518/1618 34012G20KT P6SM SCT090
FM160000 02012KT P6SM SCT100
FM160600 03005KT P6SM BKN045
FM161100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN030
FM161600 18007KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 151653Z AUTO 32011G19KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02560156
METAR KGUY 151553Z AUTO 30012G19KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02610144
METAR KGUY 151453Z AUTO 24014KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02610172 53016
KDHT 151725Z 1518/1618 36015KT P6SM FEW250
FM152300 04013KT P6SM SCT250
FM160700 03005KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC035
FM161100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN018
FM161400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 151653Z AUTO 01016G23KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
36026/1628 SLP147 T02610139
METAR KDHT 151553Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02670144
METAR KDHT 151453Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02440150 53016
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1136 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 627 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Impacts to all terminals today and tonight will be based around
thunderstorm activity. PROB30 groups have been assigned to all
sites with only some minor changes from the previous 06Z
iterations. A wind change from SW to NE is expected at KDHT and
KGUY as a cold front moves through those areas today. The front is
expected to stall before it can arrive at KAMA. Tomorrow morning,
the potential for low ceilings in the wake of the dissipating
storms is increasing. MVFR conditions may impact KGUY and KDHT
before 12Z Wednesday, as a result.
Rangel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 151121Z 1512/1612 10007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM152000 18008KT P6SM SCT080
FM160200 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1602/1605
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160500 10007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
METAR KFMN 151653Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02220128
METAR KFMN 151553Z 09011KT 10SM SCT090 20/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02000122
METAR KFMN 151453Z 09010KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP190 T01780117
51017
METAR KLVS 151653Z AUTO 03020G26KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND
04026/1652 SLP147 T02390094 $
METAR KLVS 151553Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02220089 $
METAR KLVS 151453Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM 20/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02000100 53012 $
METAR KRTN 151653Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02330067
METAR KRTN 151553Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND
05026/1511 SLP171 T02280089
METAR KRTN 151453Z AUTO 05018G24KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02060094 51016
METAR KCAO 151655Z AUTO 35020KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
36030/1644 SLP162 T02280122
METAR KCAO 151555Z AUTO 36017G25KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
33029/1515 SLP147 T02390128
METAR KCAO 151455Z AUTO 34016G26KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
34031/1428 SLP134 T02440089 52015
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1131 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 522 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
A few showers linger across south central and southeast New Mexico
this morning. Coverage of showers and storms will increase around
18Z, with storm motions towards the north/northeast at around 10
knots. Stronger storms will have the potential to produce strong
outflow wind gusts are create brief visibility reductions. A
cluster of storms across the northeast may produce wind gusts in
excess of 40 knots. At least scattered showers and storms will
likely linger into the overnight hours. MVFR to IFR cigs will
likely develop across the northeast after 06Z with these low
clouds expanding westward towards the central mountain chain by
12Z.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 151800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2022+12 2223+05 2332-10 2450-22 246139 247846 248055
BCE 2127+05 2424-07 2433-20 245336 245744 237552
LND 2012+08 2531+04 2540-11 2447-23 257038 257949 248855
RKS 2014 2423+05 2438-10 2450-22 246438 247946 248955
GJT 2312+14 2317+06 2431-08 2434-20 244936 246044 238253
FMN 9900+14 9900+07 2418-07 2421-18 234533 225442 246453
ABQ 9900+14 1905+07 1909-06 2510-17 242831 223541 233852
MBW 1907 2626+05 2543-10 2551-21 256338 257446 249755
DEN 2012+09 2516+07 2429-07 2434-19 244335 247343 248254
PUB 9900+10 2714+07 2421-06 2433-18 244932 235642 256454
ALS 2205+07 2421-07 2428-18 234732 235542 255953
TCC 9900 3005+15 2506+08 2222-05 2320-16 232031 221741 251652
BFF 1705 2213+06 2626+05 2539-09 2450-20 255837 247046 740154
GLD 0425 0405+11 2408+09 2423-07 2433-18 245432 236041 256154
GCK 1012+16 2217+16 2216+09 2416-06 2322-16 243331 233841 243753
GAG 2321+22 2321+16 2223+08 2223-06 2223-16 231731 221441 221152
AMA 2312 2319+15 2122+09 2322-05 2314-16 221031 211041 211052
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 160000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2219+14 2226+06 2333-10 2351-22 246838 248346 249053
BCE 2119+06 2432-07 2439-19 235536 236643 237851
LND 2007+13 2321+06 2442-11 2459-22 246739 248147 249155
RKS 2412 2312+07 2439-11 2457-21 246737 247946 740054
GJT 2210+16 2217+08 2426-08 2438-19 236235 237443 237953
FMN 2209+17 2108+08 2615-06 2420-17 224231 215242 236554
ABQ 2412+15 2107+07 1912-06 2018-16 223231 233942 244453
MBW 1414 2511+07 2442-11 2454-21 246936 247645 740054
DEN 1807+11 2110+08 2525-08 2437-18 255735 248142 248454
PUB 1909+11 2016+09 2520-06 2428-17 235432 246342 256453
ALS 2015+10 2617-06 2422-17 224231 235342 245853
TCC 0618 1313+16 1516+08 2223-05 2320-15 232132 222041 232153
BFF 1517 2110+12 2411+06 2538-09 2449-20 256437 257644 259653
GLD 0920 9900+11 2006+09 2523-07 2436-17 245432 246241 256053
GCK 1710+18 2116+14 2114+09 2511-05 2426-16 233630 233841 254253
GAG 1705+21 1817+14 1720+08 2421-05 2318-15 231830 241940 231553
AMA 1408 1409+15 1812+08 2417-05 2318-15 231230 190941 150753
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1914 2017+11 2319+04 2335-10 2251-21 236638 237947 239551
BCE 2120+06 2136-06 2340-20 234536 225944 226751
LND 2422+13 2420+05 2432-11 2447-23 247738 248347 249853
RKS 2615 2416+05 2438-10 2457-22 247637 248146 239251
GJT 2311+14 2216+06 2329-07 2439-20 235934 227044 236551
FMN 1705+13 1909+06 2409-06 2418-18 224332 225242 235053
ABQ 9900+12 2215+07 2318-05 2221-16 212831 213141 232953
MBW 2520 2624+06 2437-08 2548-20 246237 237745 248852
DEN 3107+14 2807+08 2420-07 2530-19 235632 236344 236052
PUB 1913+12 2410+08 2608-07 2624-17 234431 224742 234653
ALS 2412+07 3108-06 2421-17 224131 224542 234353
TCC 1824 2024+13 2224+07 2714-05 2612-16 200731 151241 121555
BFF 1925 2416+14 2517+07 2331-09 2544-20 247035 238244 248452
GLD 2117 2227+13 2117+09 2109-07 2229-16 224231 224242 224856
GCK 2632+16 2334+12 2029+07 1832-06 2127-17 243031 243041 243655
GAG 2418+18 2226+13 1927+07 1825-06 1619-15 140831 271242 250754
AMA 2115 2225+13 2026+07 1933-06 1622-16 140730 320741 311955
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