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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1005 MDT Friday, September 18, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181556Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02110144
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METAR KFNL 181456Z 02005KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01780133
50002 $
METAR KFNL 181356Z 02005KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01560139
$
METAR KGXY 181556Z 07003KT 6SM HZ CLR 21/15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02060150
SPECI KGXY 181548Z VRB03KT 3SM HZ CLR 21/15 A3020 RMK AO2
SPECI KGXY 181536Z 35003KT 1 3/4SM HZ CLR 19/15 A3020 RMK AO2 VIS
3/4V5
METAR KLMO 181555Z AUTO 04004KT 7SM CLR 21/14 A3022 RMK AO2
T02050140
METAR KLMO 181535Z AUTO 09004KT 7SM CLR 19/14 A3022 RMK AO2
T01900137
METAR KLMO 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 18/13 A3021 RMK AO2
T01780130
METAR KBDU 181555Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181535Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KBDU 181515Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181550Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3019 RMK AO2 T01900128
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METAR KEIK 181535Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3019 RMK AO2 T01880131
$
METAR KEIK 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3018 RMK AO2 T01810135
$
KBJC 181124Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904
VRB15G25KT -SHRA
FM190400 27005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
METAR KBJC 181546Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3024
METAR KBJC 181445Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3023
METAR KBJC 181345Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3024
KDEN 181458Z 1815/1918 21010KT P6SM SCT150 BKN220
FM181600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM181900 09007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 BKN220
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904
VRB15G25KT -SHRA
FM190400 20006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
METAR KDEN 181553Z 24008KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN200 22/11 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP155 T02220106
METAR KDEN 181453Z 21008KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN200 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP158 T02060117 53001
METAR KDEN 181353Z 18005KT 10SM FEW100 BKN180 18/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01830122
KBKF 180900Z 1809/1915 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 BKN100 QNH3021INS
BECMG 1820/1821 VRB06KT 8000 -TSRA SCT080 BKN120 OVC170
QNH3018INS
BECMG 1904/1905 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW060 QNH3016INS
TX28/1820Z
TN15/1813Z
METAR KBKF 181458Z 19006KT 10SM SCT080 SCT120 BKN200 20/12 A3022 RMK
AO2A SLP162 T02040116 51001
METAR KBKF 181358Z 18007KT 10SM SCT080 SCT140 BKN200 19/12 A3022 RMK
AO2A SLP162 T01880123
METAR KBKF 181258Z 18006KT 10SM SCT100 SCT140 BKN200 17/12 A3022 RMK
AO2A SLP162 T01650118
KAPA 181124Z 1812/1912 22006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM181900 05007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904
VRB15G25KT -SHRA
FM190400 22005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN200
METAR KAPA 181553Z 25011KT 10SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN200 22/11 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP176 T02170106
METAR KAPA 181453Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN200 19/11 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP177 T01940111 50001
METAR KAPA 181353Z 18005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 BKN200 17/12 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP181 T01720117
METAR KMNH 181555Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM OVC095 22/10 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181535Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM BKN095 21/10 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181515Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 181553Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02440167
METAR KAKO 181453Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02000167 51004
METAR KAKO 181353Z AUTO 29008KT 9SM CLR 18/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01780167
METAR KLIC 181555Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM FEW100 26/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02560128
METAR KLIC 181455Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT110 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02390128 50004
METAR KLIC 181355Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM FEW110 19/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01890139
METAR KHEQ 181555Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3011 RMK AO2 T02570174
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METAR KHEQ 181535Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T02460176
$
METAR KHEQ 181515Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3010 RMK AO2 T02340185
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METAR K2V6 181554Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181534Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181514Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181553Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02390167
METAR KITR 181453Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02330167 51006
METAR KITR 181353Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02060150
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Fort Collins - 06:44:18 MDT / 19:04:24 MDT
Denver - 06:44:05 MDT / 19:03:45 MDT
Sterling - 06:36:51 MDT / 18:57:00 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/18/26 15:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...213/035
26000 FT MSL...224/030
25000 FT MSL...219/026
24000 FT MSL...210/024
22000 FT MSL...200/021
20000 FT MSL...243/010
16700 FT MSL...248/015
16000 FT MSL...247/020
15000 FT MSL...250/010
14500 FT MSL...241/006
12600 FT MSL...269/005
12000 FT MSL...077/004
11000 FT MSL...123/007
11000 FT MSL...141/007
10000 FT MSL...352/003
9900 FT MSL...336/002
9000 FT MSL...353/006
8800 FT MSL...333/008
8000 FT MSL...305/003
7900 FT MSL...318/003
7200 FT MSL...253/003
7000 FT MSL...235/006
6600 FT MSL...217/005
6000 FT MSL...190/008
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/...
Issued at 524 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail for all terminals through
the TAF period. Very light southerly drainage flow is currently in
place, but will become increasingly VRB by mid-morning with
continued light speeds (< 7 kts). Speeds will remain light and
under 10 kts through early/mid-afternoon.
Scattered SHRA/TSRA will redevelop mid-afternoon and carry
potential for gusty outflows, mainly after 22-23Z. Coverage is
anticipated to be higher than previous days, thereby warranting
TEMPO groups for the terminals. Coverage should dwindle mid-
evening, but isolated SHRA may linger through mid-evening. Have
trimmed the back end of the PROB30 groups to better reflect
expected convective trends. Winds will favor a return to drainage
flow in the evening.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 181555Z AUTO 17009G15KT M1/4SM UP OVC001 08/07 A3065 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S
METAR K4BM 181535Z AUTO 18010G16KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 08/07 A3065 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S
METAR K4BM 181515Z AUTO 18011G15KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 08/07 A3065 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S AND SW
METAR KAFF 181555Z 24011KT 10SM SCT090 BKN160 BKN250 25/07 A3027 RMK
AO2A SLP149 T02540070
METAR KAFF 181456Z 01007KT 10SM SCT100 BKN180 23/09 A3028 RMK AO2A
SLP153 T02280085 50003
METAR KAFF 181356Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 BKN210 20/09 A3028 RMK AO2A
SLP156 T01950085
KCOS 181134Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM181900 17009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190100 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
FM190600 36006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCOS 181554Z 15006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN210 23/10 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP165 T02280100
METAR KCOS 181454Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN210 22/09 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP162 T02220089 50001
METAR KCOS 181354Z 29004KT 10SM FEW070 SCT180 BKN210 18/11 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP172 T01830111
METAR KFLY 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3033 RMK AO2
T02410075
METAR KFLY 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3033 RMK AO2
T02380074
METAR KFLY 181515Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3033 RMK AO2
T02350073
KFCS 181600Z 1816/1918 06009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3023INS
BECMG 1818/1819 14009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3015INS
BECMG 1820/1821 20012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB QNH3015INS
TEMPO 1821/1823 9000 -TSRA
BECMG 1904/1905 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT140 QNH3014INS
BECMG 1913/1914 24009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3013INS TX27/1821Z
TN13/1911Z
METAR KFCS 181555Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC160 22/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02220113 $
METAR KFCS 181455Z COR AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN170 OVC190 21/12 A3025 RMK
AO2 SLP178 T02090123 51003 $ COR 1458
METAR KFCS 181455Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN170 OVC190 21/12 A3025 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S SLP178 T02090123 51003 $
KPUB 181134Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM181900 23009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM190200 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
FM190600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KPUB 181553Z 15003KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02330133
METAR KPUB 181453Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02170139
51004
METAR KPUB 181353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01780144
METAR KVTP 181555Z AUTO 26016G21KT M1/4SM HZ OVC001 08/02 A3067 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 181535Z AUTO 26016KT M1/4SM HZ OVC001 08/02 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181515Z AUTO 26017G23KT M1/4SM HZ OVC001 08/01 A3067 RMK
AO2
METAR KTAD 181554Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM FEW120 22/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02220100
METAR KTAD 181454Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02170106 51013
METAR KTAD 181354Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01940100
METAR KLHX 181553Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02440139
METAR KLHX 181453Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02170122 51008
METAR KLHX 181353Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02170117
METAR KLAA 181553Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02780122
METAR KLAA 181453Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02560144 50005
METAR KLAA 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02110144
METAR KSPD 181556Z AUTO 23015G24KT 29/11 A3018 RMK AO1 PK WND 23028/1534
SLP146 T02890106
METAR KSPD 181456Z AUTO 23018G25KT 27/12 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP146 T02720122
55002
METAR KSPD 181356Z AUTO 21013G24KT 24/14 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP148
T02390139
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Burlington - 06:33:26 MDT / 18:52:53 MDT
Pueblo - 06:43:05 MDT / 19:02:01 MDT
Lamar - 06:35:07 MDT / 18:53:58 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/18/26 15:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
29000 FT MSL...211/028
27000 FT MSL...207/027
25000 FT MSL...207/019
24000 FT MSL...212/019
23000 FT MSL...213/018
22000 FT MSL...216/017
21000 FT MSL...209/019
20000 FT MSL...223/017
19000 FT MSL...221/015
18000 FT MSL...210/017
15000 FT MSL...241/019
14300 FT MSL...205/017
14000 FT MSL...230/013
13000 FT MSL...296/012
12400 FT MSL...300/012
12000 FT MSL...302/013
11000 FT MSL...304/015
10800 FT MSL...305/016
10000 FT MSL...289/016
9700 FT MSL...295/018
9000 FT MSL...295/016
8600 FT MSL...301/015
8000 FT MSL...305/016
7700 FT MSL...321/011
7100 FT MSL...334/009
7000 FT MSL...336/008
6400 FT MSL...329/006
6000 FT MSL...034/003
5900 FT MSL...038/005
5700 FT MSL...046/005
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1141 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
KCOS, KPUB, and KALS: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24
hours. Winds are expected to remain relatively light, around and
less than 10 knots, through this TAF period. With that said though,
there may be a brief window early this evening for KCOS and KPUB
where outflow away from thunderstorms increases winds out of the
north. Along with that, showers and storms are expected to develop
this afternoon, which may impact any of the three TAF sites. Main
hazards from any thunderstorms will be brief periods of heavy rain,
lowered visibility, gusty outflow winds to around 30 knots, and
lightning. Otherwise, mid to high level clouds will be in place
through much of this TAF period, though with lifting and thinning of
clouds tonight into Saturday morning. Given the clearing and lighter
winds, fog may develop within the San Luis Valley and may impact the
KALS TAF site, significantly reducing visibility to IFR to LIFR
conditions.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 181553Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP208
T01830128
METAR KCAG 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW050 14/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01390128 50002
SPECI KCAG 181405Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR SCT002 11/11 A3033 RMK AO2
T01110111
METAR KHDN 181556Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT055 17/13 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01720128
METAR KHDN 181456Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM BKN055 14/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01440122 50003
METAR KHDN 181356Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 14/12 A3037 RMK AO2
SLP225 T01390117
METAR KSBS 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3036 RMK AO1
T01450121
METAR KSBS 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT040 SCT050 13/11 A3036 RMK AO1
T01310114
METAR KSBS 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN040 BKN050 12/11 A3037 RMK AO1
T01240111
METAR KC07 181555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/09 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181535Z AUTO 10SM CLR A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181515Z AUTO 3SM BR CLR A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 181555Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM SCT060 13/09 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181535Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM OVC060 12/10 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181515Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM OVC060 11/09 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 181553Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01940117
METAR KEEO 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01440122 58001
METAR KEEO 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01000094
METAR K20V 181555Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT045 13/10 A3050 RMK AO2
T01290100
METAR KGNB 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT029 SCT045 12/10 A3050 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W T01190100
METAR KGNB 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 SCT029 11/10 A3050 RMK AO2
T01090095
METAR K0CO 181555Z AUTO 33011G19KT 290V350 M1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181535Z AUTO 33010G22KT 290V010 M1/4SM FG OVC001 03/03 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181515Z AUTO 35006KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 03/03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181554Z AUTO 30009G14KT 10SM OVC017 08/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KC99 181534Z AUTO 28009G20KT 10SM BKN019 OVC025 08/05 A3060 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KC99 181514Z AUTO 29008G15KT 10SM BKN014 OVC020 08/05 A3059 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW
KGJT 181125Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140
FM181800 15008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1818/1824
-TSRA BKN050CB
FM190000 16008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1900/1906
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM190600 08005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1910
-TSRA BKN060CB
METAR KGJT 181553Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02000150
METAR KGJT 181453Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01780150
50001
METAR KGJT 181353Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01560139
KRIL 181154Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM BKN008 OVC015
TEMPO 1812/1814 1SM BR BKN002
FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 SCT110
FM181930 26008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1820/1902
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN080
FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 PROB30 1902/1908 -TSRA
BKN050CB
METAR KRIL 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01610133
SPECI KRIL 181516Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM SCT004 SCT008 15/13 A3031 RMK AO2
T01500133
METAR KRIL 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC003 14/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01390133 50003
METAR K5SM 181555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/07 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K5SM 181535Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/06 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K5SM 181515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/06 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW THRU
N
KEGE 181125Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM SCT010 BKN080
TEMPO 1812/1816 BKN008 BKN080
FM181900 25007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1901
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN070
FM190100 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1901/1907
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KEGE 181556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01500117
METAR KEGE 181456Z 00000KT 10SM SCT060 13/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6////
T01280111
METAR KEGE 181356Z 00000KT 10SM SCT012 SCT055 12/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01220111
KASE 181205Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM SCT002 BKN020
TEMPO 1812/1814 BKN004 BKN020
FM181400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT010 BKN025 BKN040
FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1817/1820 -TSRA
BKN045CB BKN050
FM182000 35007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1820/1824
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090
METAR KASE 181553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01330094
METAR KASE 181453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01110089
50002
METAR KASE 181353Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01000083
METAR KCCU 181555Z AUTO 28005KT 5SM BR BKN003 BKN007 BKN017 06/05 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN003 BKN009 OVC017 06/04 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181515Z AUTO 27003KT 2 1/2SM BR BKN001 OVC009 05/05 A3069 RMK
AO2 VIS 1 1/4V5
METAR KLXV 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01060072
SPECI KLXV 181502Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT005 08/07 A3057 RMK AO2
T00830067
METAR KLXV 181453Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM BKN005 08/07 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP211
T00830072 50002
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Rangely - 06:59:15 MDT / 19:19:07 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:58:37 MDT / 19:17:57 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:51:19 MDT / 19:11:23 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/18/26 16:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...203/018
11000 FT MSL...193/014
10400 FT MSL...195/013
10100 FT MSL...199/014
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1130 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
Stratus is moving through some of the upvalley TAF sites
bringing a mix of IFR/MVFR. Showers and isolated thunderstorms
to increase through the morning as upper level support
increases. The coverage across all TAF sites increase through
the afternoon and remain a threat at most sites through the
remainder of the forecast. There is a small probability of MVFR
if the right storm with heavy rainfall rates moves across an
airfield. Also confidence is low but will be watching for
stratus and/or fog development again overnight.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT060 BKN075 17/15 A3030 RMK AO2
T01680145 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT060 17/15 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW AND NW T01730147 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 181515Z AUTO 07003KT 5SM CLR 17/15 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
AND NW T01670145 PWINO
KMTJ 181125Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM181900 33005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1824
-TSRA BKN050CB
FM190000 16005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN070
FM190600 10006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN070
METAR KMTJ 181553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT070 17/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01720133
METAR KMTJ 181453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT070 SCT100 15/13 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP213 T01500128 50002
METAR KMTJ 181353Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT060 13/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01330122
METAR KGUC 181556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01440111 $
METAR KGUC 181456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW020 SCT050 14/12 A3045 RMK AO2
SLP239 T01390117 50001 $
METAR KGUC 181356Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM FEW016 BKN060 13/11 A3045 RMK AO2
SLP245 T01280111 $
METAR K7BM 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN001 BKN035 BKN041 11/10 A3056 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 10/10 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 10/10 A3056 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR KAEJ 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT007 SCT012 BKN065 14/11 A3046
RMK AO2 T01410110
METAR KAEJ 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT007 BKN018 13/12 A3046 RMK AO2
T01320115
METAR KAEJ 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN018 12/11 A3046 RMK AO2
T01180106
METAR KANK 181555Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3040 RMK AO2 T01700104
$
METAR KANK 181535Z AUTO 18012G19KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3040 RMK AO2
T01620102 $
METAR KANK 181515Z AUTO 18009KT 9SM BKN060 15/10 A3040 RMK AO2 T01550101
$
METAR KMYP 181555Z AUTO 26011KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181535Z AUTO 25011KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181515Z AUTO 25011KT M1/4SM UP OVC001 06/06 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 181555Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM BKN045 18/13 A3030 RMK AO2 RAE1457
P0000 T01810135
METAR KAIB 181535Z AUTO 11006KT 9SM SCT044 BKN060 18/14 A3031 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N AND W RAE1457 P0000 T01750135
METAR KAIB 181515Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN065 17/14 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N RAE1457 P0000 T01680137
KTEX 181125Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140
FM181800 22007KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 SCT080 PROB30 1818/1824
-TSRA BKN050CB
FM190000 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906
-SHRA BKN050
FM190600 12005KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 BKN100 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN040
METAR KTEX 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181535Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT070 SCT110 12/09 A3053 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT110 11/08 A3053 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 181555Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM SCT010 SCT030 14/11 A3051 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 181535Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM BKN010 OVC030 14/11 A3050 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 181515Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM BKN010 BKN013 OVC030 13/11 A3051
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 181553Z AUTO 17010G18KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP210
T02000133
METAR KCEZ 181453Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01890139 50003
METAR KCEZ 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW023 FEW032 OVC046 16/14 A3034
RMK AO2 SLP213 T01560139
KDRO 181217Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM VCSH OVC026 PROB30 1812/1818
P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050
FM181800 10007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 1818/1824
-TSRA OVC040CB
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1900/1906 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM190600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA SCT035 BKN050
SPECI KDRO 181558Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM FEW008 FEW017 BKN025 16/13 A3042
RMK AO2 T01610133
METAR KDRO 181553Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW017 SCT025 16/14 A3042 RMK AO2
SLP238 T01560139
SPECI KDRO 181531Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM FEW007 BKN018 15/13 A3042 RMK AO2
T01500133
METAR KPSO 181555Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM SCT015 OVC022 14/12 A3050 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 181535Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT015 BKN023 OVC070 14/12 A3050
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -RA BR SCT028 BKN050 OVC070 14/12
A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KCPW 181555Z AUTO 27004KT M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3075 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W P0004 PWINO
METAR KCPW 181535Z AUTO 25011G18KT M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3074 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W P0004 PWINO
METAR KCPW 181515Z AUTO 25008G16KT 210V290 M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3074 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW P0003 PWINO
KALS 181209Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM181800 21008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1901
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM190200 17008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
FM190700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
TEMPO 1910/1912 1SM BR BKN001
METAR KALS 181552Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01610111
METAR KALS 181452Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM FEW015 15/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP228
T01500111 50002
METAR KALS 181352Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP231
T01280106
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Vail - 06:49:41 MDT / 19:09:19 MDT
Durango - 06:56:19 MDT / 19:14:47 MDT
Alamosa - 06:48:17 MDT / 19:06:50 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/18/26 16:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...203/018
11000 FT MSL...193/014
10400 FT MSL...195/013
10100 FT MSL...199/014
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1130 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
Stratus is moving through some of the upvalley TAF sites
bringing a mix of IFR/MVFR. Showers and isolated thunderstorms
to increase through the morning as upper level support
increases. The coverage across all TAF sites increase through
the afternoon and remain a threat at most sites through the
remainder of the forecast. There is a small probability of MVFR
if the right storm with heavy rainfall rates moves across an
airfield. Also confidence is low but will be watching for
stratus and/or fog development again overnight.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
FM182100 02007KT P6SM SKC
FM190230 22006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 181553Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02330144 $
METAR KPGA 181453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02220144 50005 $
METAR KPGA 181353Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02060150 $
METAR KRQE 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT005 14/14 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01440139 $
SPECI KRQE 181550Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT005 14/13 A3039 RMK AO2 $
SPECI KRQE 181517Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC003 13/13 A3039 RMK AO2
T01280128 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION...Friday 18/12Z through Saturday 19/12Z...Expect VFR
conditions. ISOLD-SCT SHRA/-TSRA near the NM border in the afternoon
hours, little to no activity elsewhere. Sfc winds SW10-15g20kts in
the daytime, otherwise light.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 19/12Z through Monday 21/12Z...VFR conditions
under mostly clear skies. Expect sfc winds SW10-15g20kts in the
daytime, otherwise light.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 181504Z 1815/1918 15010KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT040CB BKN080
FM181800 17015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190000 34010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 PROB30 1900/1903
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190300 01005KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KSLC 181554Z COR 14010KT 10SM FEW027 BKN080TCU BKN100 BKN250 18/12
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S RAB07E40 TSE19 SLP148 CB DSNT
NE-S AND W-NW TCU NW-N SH DSNT SE P0000 T01830122
METAR KSLC 181554Z 14010KT 10SM FEW027 BKN080TCU BKN100 BKN250 18/12
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S RAB07E40 TSE19 SLP148 CB DSNT
NE-SE AND W-NW TCU NW-N SH DSNT SE P0000 T01830122
SPECI KSLC 181520Z 12015KT 10SM -RA SCT070TCU BKN090 BKN120 BKN250 18/12
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-S RAB07 TSE19 CB DSNT ALQDS TCU
SW-NW P0000 T01780122
KVEL 181125Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30
1812/1816 -SHRA BKN050
FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1816/1818
-TSRA BKN035CB BKN060
FM181800 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1818/1824 4SM
-TSRA BKN040CB BKN045
FM190000 24006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1900/1906 4SM
-TSRA BKN040CB BKN060
FM190600 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC080 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN050
SPECI KVEL 181558Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM TS BKN100 19/13 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW-N TSB58 T01940133
METAR KVEL 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 19/13 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW-N SLP190 T01940133
METAR KVEL 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01780133 50001
METAR KPUC 181553Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC022 17/12 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE SLP191 T01670122
METAR KPUC 181453Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM BKN029 BKN050 BKN060 15/13 A3027
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E RAE1358 TSB00E15 SLP196 P0000 60002
T01500133 55001 $
SPECI KPUC 181423Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM SCT017 OVC042 14/13 A3027 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE AND E RAE1358 TSB00E15 P0000 T01390128 $
KCNY 181125Z 1812/1912 12003KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN090 BKN110
PROB30 1814/1818 -SHRA BKN070 BKN100
FM181800 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 SCT110 PROB30 1818/1824
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM190000 17007KT P6SM VCSH FEW090 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM190600 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KCNY 181553Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 22/16 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP167 T02220161
SPECI KCNY 181515Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3019 RMK AO2
T02000161
SPECI KCNY 181500Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM VCTS FEW075 19/16 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N T01890161
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1034 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 1018 PM MDT Thu Sep 17 2026...
KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions through the
overnight hours with southerly winds. Periodic showers are
expected to develop tomorrow morning, most likely between 10Z and
12Z, bringing the potential for periods of gusty and erratic winds
through the morning. By the late afternoon, additional scattered
showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop, with a 30
percent chance of producing gusty winds through the early evening
tomorrow.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected
across the airspace through the overnight hours. The current round
of showers and thunderstorms over northeastern portions of the
area is diminishing, but another round is expected during the
early morning, most likely beginning between 10Z and 12Z, focused
over northern portions of the airspace, lasting through much of
the morning. Additional showers and thunderstorms are then
expected to develop by late afternoon, again primarily for
northern portions of the airspace. Any storms that develop will
have the potential to produce gusty and erratic winds, lightning,
and brief mountain obscurations.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 181525Z 1815/1912 12007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT060 BKN120
TEMPO 1815/1817 20010G20KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM181900 22011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
PROB30 1820/1824 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190300 28006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120=
SPECI KEVW 181602Z AUTO 21013G19KT 2 1/2SM VCTS RA BR OVC060 10/09 A3034
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0002 T01000089
METAR KEVW 181553Z AUTO 20011KT 3SM VCTS RA BR OVC060 11/09 A3034 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB1457E15 SLP207 P0008 T01060089
SPECI KEVW 181534Z AUTO 19009KT 5SM VCTS -RA BR OVC060 11/09 A3033 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB1457E15 P0005 T01060089
KRKS 181121Z 1812/1912 14008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
FM181700 23009KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150 PROB30 1818/1824
20012G20KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190000 21012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1900/1904
-SHRA BKN060
FM190400 31009KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 181554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01610094
METAR KRKS 181454Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01110089 50007
METAR KRKS 181354Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM BKN110 11/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01110094
KRWL 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 22012G20KT P6SM SCT120
FM182100 22012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1822/1903
VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA OVC050CB
FM190300 31005KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN090
METAR KRWL 181553Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT035 BKN046 19/11 A3032 RMK AO2
SLP185 T01940106 $
METAR KRWL 181453Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01670106 50005
METAR KRWL 181353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01330106
KLAR 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM BKN090
FM181900 24010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 PROB30 1819/1824 4SM TSRA
BR OVC050CB
FM190000 16009KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
METAR KLAR 181553Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01720094
METAR KLAR 181453Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01220094 51008
METAR KLAR 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01110083
KCYS 181122Z 1812/1912 27008KT P6SM BKN150
FM181600 28008KT P6SM SCT100
FM181800 20009KT P6SM BKN070
FM182000 17009KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 PROB30 1820/1902 4SM TSRA
BR
OVC050CB
FM190300 27008KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
METAR KCYS 181553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02060094
METAR KCYS 181453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01610094
51005
METAR KCYS 181353Z 25007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01330089
Riverton (KRIW) 09/18/26 16:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...218/012
28000 FT MSL...232/012
26000 FT MSL...219/013
25000 FT MSL...235/024
24000 FT MSL...225/025
22900 FT MSL...254/018
22000 FT MSL...231/025
20000 FT MSL...179/015
19400 FT MSL...205/016
19000 FT MSL...180/003
14600 FT MSL...274/004
14000 FT MSL...088/001
13000 FT MSL...215/007
12800 FT MSL...244/004
12000 FT MSL...273/003
11100 FT MSL...221/005
11000 FT MSL...228/003
10000 FT MSL...242/006
10000 FT MSL...225/005
9000 FT MSL...213/017
9000 FT MSL...219/005
8000 FT MSL...283/012
6700 FT MSL...300/007
6200 FT MSL...303/006
6000 FT MSL...008/002
6000 FT MSL...303/005
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/18/26 16:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...211/041
27000 FT MSL...217/035
26000 FT MSL...214/030
25000 FT MSL...210/024
12000 FT MSL...286/012
11700 FT MSL...279/016
11000 FT MSL...319/012
10500 FT MSL...326/016
10000 FT MSL...315/018
9500 FT MSL...312/017
9000 FT MSL...315/017
8600 FT MSL...308/016
8000 FT MSL...309/016
7900 FT MSL...305/017
7400 FT MSL...305/016
7000 FT MSL...303/016
6600 FT MSL...298/013
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1508 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 438 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
Deep moisture will move over the area today, and bring some
rounds of showers and thunderstorms. Most convection will start
across the western terminals, especially in vicinity of KJAC,
KPNA and KBPI this morning. Showers then increase in coverage
across the west through the morning, spreading East of the
Continental Divide this afternoon, especially after 21Z.
Tonight, the main focus of showers and thunderstorms will shift
to northern Wyoming, especially in vicinity of KCOD and KWRL and
northward, with some drying out across the southern terminals.
Confidence in exact timing of periods of showers and any
thunderstorms is remains rather low. MVFR conditions are
possible around any shower or thunderstorm. Mountain
obscurations will be possible through the day, especially in
the western mountains. Wind should remain under 12 knots except
in and around any shower or thunderstorm.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1141 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
A Pacific upper level trough will continue to move towards the
Front Range today and this weekend. Another round of showers
and thunderstorms will form between 18z and 21z across southeast
Wyoming, and push east across the high plains of western Nebraska
after 00z Saturday.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: Areas of dense fog and LIFR conditions will
continue to impact the western Nebraska terminals until 15z, with
fog lifting/gradual clearing by 16z. Another line of showers and
thunderstorms will develop near KLAR and KCYS between 19z and 21z,
and push east into western Nebraska after 00z. Brief MVFR VIS is
possible as this line moves east and gradually weakens by 06z. Kept
PROB30 groups in the TAFs for now due to questionable impacts and
low confidence on coverage. Low clouds and some patchy fog may
redevelop after 06z for KCDR, KAIA, and KBFF late this evening.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 181555Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3021 RMK AO2
T02150141
METAR KIBM 181535Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3020 RMK AO2
T02130144
METAR KIBM 181515Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3019 RMK AO2
T02210151
KSNY 181355Z 1814/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
FM181600 35008KT P6SM SCT150
FM182100 07005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 PROB30 1903/1906 VRB20G30KT
4SM TSRA OVC050CB
FM190900 34005KT P6SM BKN010
METAR KSNY 181553Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02220172
METAR KSNY 181453Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01830161 51006
METAR KSNY 181353Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM FEW110 16/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01610150
METAR KOGA 181555Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN008 22/20 A3011 RMK AO2
T02210198
METAR KOGA 181535Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM OVC006 21/20 A3010 RMK AO2
T02130198
METAR KOGA 181515Z AUTO 32006KT 5SM BR OVC004 21/20 A3010 RMK AO2
T02050198
METAR KIML 181553Z AUTO 33009KT 9SM BKN007 22/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02170194
SPECI KIML 181507Z AUTO 31008KT 6SM BR OVC005 21/19 A3008 RMK AO2 CIG
003V007 T02110194
METAR KIML 181453Z AUTO 31006KT 5SM BR OVC003 21/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02060194 51006
KMCK 181238Z 1813/1912 20008KT P6SM SCT100 WS002/24040KT
FM181530 27010KT P6SM SCT240
FM181730 36008KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 1903/1908 25015G30KT 4SM
-TSRA OVC030CB
METAR KMCK 181553Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02780161
METAR KMCK 181453Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02500161 58001
METAR KMCK 181353Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02330156
North Platte (KLNX) 09/18/26 15:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...282/014
9000 FT MSL...287/015
8500 FT MSL...297/010
8000 FT MSL...315/021
7500 FT MSL...301/014
7000 FT MSL...314/015
6500 FT MSL...315/018
6000 FT MSL...326/017
5400 FT MSL...330/018
5000 FT MSL...330/017
4700 FT MSL...332/017
4100 FT MSL...333/014
4000 FT MSL...333/014
3600 FT MSL...331/013
3400 FT MSL...332/013
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 619 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
The main aviation concern will be LIFR ceilings and VSBYS as low
as 1SM at KVTN until 15Z, improving to MVFR by 17Z and VFR 19Z.
MVFR ceilings may return to KVTN after 03Z lowering to IFR
after 06Z. VFR conditions expected at KLBF today. Thunderstorms
will move into southwest NE after 03Z, and may affect the KLBF
terminal after 06Z. Ceilings may also lower to MVFR after 08Z.
Confidence in timing of stratus and low ceilings and
thunderstorms in southwest Nebraska is low ATTM.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 181120Z 1812/1912 19011KT P6SM SCT100 WS002/24040KT
FM181530 27010KT P6SM SCT240
FM181730 36008KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 1901/1906 25015G30KT 4SM
-TSRA OVC030CB
METAR KGLD 181553Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02670167
METAR KGLD 181453Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02440139 50001
METAR KGLD 181353Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02170139
KGCK 181120Z 1812/1912 18010KT P6SM SCT200
FM181500 21020G30KT P6SM SCT200
FM190000 18015G25KT P6SM SCT200
FM190200 17013KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 181554Z 20021G32KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
19032/1550 SLP153 T03060150
METAR KGCK 181454Z 20017G26KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
19026/1445 SLP159 T02780156 58004
METAR KGCK 181354Z 19016KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02440150
METAR KLBL 181556Z AUTO 20019G24KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/1528 SLP176 T03060167 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181456Z AUTO 20018G24KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP180
6//// T02780161 58003 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181356Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02390161 PNO $
METAR KEHA 181555Z AUTO 20020G26KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3019 RMK AO2
T02930148
METAR KEHA 181535Z AUTO 20017G24KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3019 RMK AO2
T02840150
METAR KEHA 181515Z AUTO 20020KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3019 RMK AO2
T02740147
Goodland (KGLD) 09/18/26 16:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
11000 FT MSL...271/016
10700 FT MSL...267/014
10000 FT MSL...258/012
9100 FT MSL...270/012
9000 FT MSL...267/011
8000 FT MSL...263/010
8000 FT MSL...266/010
7000 FT MSL...243/010
6900 FT MSL...243/010
6000 FT MSL...265/011
6000 FT MSL...250/013
5400 FT MSL...287/010
5000 FT MSL...294/009
4700 FT MSL...299/010
4300 FT MSL...299/010
4000 FT MSL...294/010
4000 FT MSL...291/010
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/18/26 15:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...277/003
13900 FT MSL...245/002
11700 FT MSL...192/009
11000 FT MSL...203/018
10000 FT MSL...211/019
9800 FT MSL...215/019
9000 FT MSL...231/024
8200 FT MSL...220/026
8000 FT MSL...224/026
7100 FT MSL...222/029
7000 FT MSL...222/029
6000 FT MSL...217/032
6000 FT MSL...219/031
5100 FT MSL...216/031
5000 FT MSL...216/032
4400 FT MSL...214/028
4000 FT MSL...216/027
3700 FT MSL...214/025
3200 FT MSL...218/027
3000 FT MSL...216/025
3000 FT MSL...216/025
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1048 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 442 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
Low level wind shear will affect the area early this morning
with winds veering out to the west ahead of an approaching
frontal boundary. The front will push southward across the
region this morning and cause the winds to switch to a northerly
direction. A few storms could develop this evening along the
frontal boundary and possibly affect the TAF sites. Low clouds
look to develop towards daybreak on Saturday which could lead to
poor aviation conditions with possible IFR cigs.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0943 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 443 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
VFR will continue through this TAF period, with scattered mid
or high level clouds. After 15z Fri, strong southwest winds are
expected at all airports, gusting 30-32 kts. Some models suggest
limited thunderstorms in the vicinity of GCK around 00z Sat, but
kept this TAF package dry for now.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 181132Z 1812/1912 20013KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/21040KT
FM181600 21018G30KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 18013G23KT P6SM FEW250
FM190500 20011KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 181553Z AUTO 21021G27KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
21029/1512 SLP154 T03060144
METAR KGUY 181453Z AUTO 21019G27KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
21029/1441 SLP156 T02780144 58005
METAR KGUY 181353Z AUTO 19012G21KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02330144
KDHT 181132Z 1812/1912 20011KT P6SM FEW250
FM181500 21015KT P6SM FEW250
FM181700 21019G30KT P6SM FEW250
FM190100 21013KT P6SM FEW110
FM190500 22010KT P6SM BKN110
METAR KDHT 181553Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02830144
METAR KDHT 181453Z AUTO 21018KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02560144 58001
METAR KDHT 181353Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02170144
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 645 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
VFR conditions will prevail at all TAF sites over the next 24 hours
with winds mainly out of the south southwest around 10-15kts.
Stronger winds will be in the 15-03z time frame and gusts may be 25-
30kts at times. Mostly clear skies to scattered high clouds for the
TAF period. While currently not in the TAF, KDHT may have some
thunder in the 00-06z time frame, but confidence too low for any
mention or PROB30 at this time.
Weber
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 181138Z 1812/1912 10006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT200
FM182000 15008KT P6SM SCT080 PROB30 1821/1824 VRB20G30KT 6SM
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM190200 09008KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KFMN 181553Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01940150
METAR KFMN 181453Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01720144
51005
METAR KFMN 181353Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP230
T01500139
METAR KLVS 181553Z AUTO 16016KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01780122 $
METAR KLVS 181453Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM FEW055 SCT075 BKN100 17/12 A3041
RMK AO2 RAE17 SLP205 P0000 60001 T01670117 58001 $
METAR KLVS 181353Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM -RA 16/11 A3042 RMK AO2 RAB34
SLP209 P0001 T01560106 $
METAR KRTN 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN090 OVC110 17/12 A3039 RMK
AO2 RAB43 SLP219 P0000 T01670117 $
METAR KRTN 181453Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT110 16/12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP216
T01610122 53006 $
METAR KRTN 181353Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP216
T01390122 $
METAR KCAO 181555Z AUTO 20019G25KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/1537 SLP182 T02560128
METAR KCAO 181455Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02440122 56003
METAR KCAO 181355Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02000144
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1200 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 539 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
A batch of showers continues this morning across north-central NM.
Showers will continue to dissipate as it treks northward. MVFR
cigs and visibility in the northern mountains will gradually
clear mid to late morning.
Showers and storms this afternoon will develop in west-central NM
in the early afternoon and move northeast at 10 to 20 mph through
the afternoon. While convection will be less numerous than the
past couple of days, there is a good chance most terminals along
and west of the Rio Grande Valley will be impacted today. Another
batch of storms will develop in and around the South Central
Mountains. Recent hi-res guidance suggests that this activity
will impact KROW during the afternoon and evening hours, with
potentially persistent showers and storms. Storms will generally
clear after 06Z, except for the southeast and northwest corners
of the state.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 181800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1708 2015+10 2224+03 2137-11 1945-23 195037 205443 225149
BCE 2123+04 2334-10 2237-22 223436 224443 224550
LND 2810+09 2206+03 1924-09 2136-21 224137 225347 217252
RKS 3018 2306+04 2030-09 2137-20 214236 216045 216852
GJT 2116+11 2117+05 2419-09 2224-20 203935 216044 215851
FMN 1807+13 2217+06 2324-09 2136-20 214733 205142 214652
ABQ 2014+13 2214+07 2316-08 2142-17 203732 203942 213252
MBW 2615 2514+07 2321-07 2134-20 225635 227343 226352
DEN 9900+14 2005+07 2125-06 2231-18 215032 225343 234751
PUB 2712+15 2409+09 2017-06 2123-17 213733 213742 213252
ALS 2619+07 2316-07 2234-18 203832 214243 224252
TCC 2217 2322+15 2427+09 2229-07 2220-17 201132 180942 150953
BFF 3012 2611+14 2711+07 2312-06 2127-19 235533 236743 235352
GLD 2309 2317+16 2218+09 2224-06 2324-16 222732 222342 231653
GCK 2230+22 2227+16 2227+09 2325-06 2218-17 241232 990042 990054
GAG 2120+21 2120+13 2117+10 2323-06 2216-17 990033 040943 051054
AMA 2116 2116+14 2117+09 2225-06 2217-17 070633 060942 061455
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2105 2114+11 2119+02 2140-12 2145-25 216135 235439 244748
BCE 2115+05 2324-10 2234-21 224436 233642 252849
LND 9900+10 2318+03 2430-10 2242-22 185537 205545 225850
RKS 1006 2311+05 2325-10 2140-21 214736 215043 234649
GJT 2012+14 2120+06 2433-09 2230-21 224635 225142 224751
FMN 1809+15 1909+06 2619-08 2121-19 214334 214842 224351
ABQ 2210+15 2406+09 2229-07 2138-18 214233 204642 223652
MBW 2622 2418+05 2321-08 2023-19 204335 215344 225752
DEN 3008+15 2208+07 2427-07 2230-19 214832 215342 214752
PUB 2409+18 2513+10 2519-07 2348-18 214432 214342 213953
ALS 2416+08 2519-09 2247-18 214732 215142 224052
TCC 2214 2215+17 2215+08 2327-06 2322-17 211433 211142 211154
BFF 1306 2408+14 2609+07 9900-09 2342-17 225233 226243 235652
GLD 2013 2014+17 2015+08 2325-06 2427-16 243032 242542 222254
GCK 2027+25 2027+16 2327+08 2532-05 2523-17 251632 220742 200654
GAG 1923+23 2023+14 2620+10 2525-06 2415-17 990033 100643 990054
AMA 2019 2018+16 2516+09 2424-06 2313-17 070633 070943 090654
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2806+07 2512+01 2428-16 2432-25 244535 243941 253847
BCE 2415+04 2424-11 2823-22 262936 263142 263148
LND 2606+08 2316+03 2220-12 2139-25 214936 214442 223648
RKS 2713 2312+02 2334-13 2145-24 214536 214342 223748
GJT 2415+12 2420+04 2232-11 2335-23 223936 223542 233449
FMN 2513+14 2414+05 2328-09 2332-22 233135 223642 233650
ABQ 2614+14 2512+07 2519-08 2418-21 214834 214943 232951
MBW 2721 2615+04 2512-11 2331-21 224037 214444 223250
DEN 2705+12 2512+06 2427-09 2322-21 213935 214943 224552
PUB 9900+13 2709+07 2312-09 2226-19 214834 225844 224252
ALS 2716+06 2512-09 2420-20 214734 225743 223851
TCC 2320 2620+15 2520+08 2131-08 2030-18 212333 222745 232652
BFF 9900 3012+11 2621+05 2527-09 2329-20 214435 215544 225052
GLD 0212 3310+15 2715+08 2326-08 2238-18 214533 224243 213454
GCK 2419+24 2515+17 2514+09 2321-07 2327-18 222033 221543 231355
GAG 2430+22 2619+15 2410+09 2325-07 2225-19 280934 341343 350953
AMA 2431 2521+15 2314+08 2125-07 2221-18 261033 261843 271254
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