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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2345 MDT Friday, September 4, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 050456Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP090 T02500072
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METAR KFNL 050356Z 28005KT 10SM BKN110 26/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02560072 $
METAR KFNL 050256Z 14009KT 10SM FEW120 28/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP093
T02780061 53010 $
METAR KGXY 050456Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 22/10 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02220100
METAR KGXY 050356Z 10004KT 10SM SCT120 24/09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02440089
METAR KGXY 050256Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02560083
53009
METAR KLMO 050535Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3004 RMK AO2
T02270055
METAR KLMO 050515Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3004 RMK AO2
T02260058
METAR KLMO 050455Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3004 RMK AO2
T02280069
METAR KBDU 050535Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050515Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3001 RMK AO2 T01920082
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METAR KEIK 050515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3001 RMK AO2 T02030069
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METAR KEIK 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3001 RMK AO2 T02200069
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KBJC 050530Z 0506/0606 31007KT P6SM FEW120
FM051000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM051600 02009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM052000 06008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 PROB30 0522/0602
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM060300 31007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
METAR KBJC 050535Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050515Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 050455Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3007 RMK AO2
KDEN 050530Z 0506/0612 17011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM050900 21011KT P6SM FEW120
FM051500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM051700 02012KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM052200 07010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 PROB30 0522/0603
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM060300 15011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM060700 20010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT180
METAR KDEN 050453Z 17015KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT220 25/09 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP078 T02500094
METAR KDEN 050353Z 15014KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT220 26/08 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP076 T02610078
METAR KDEN 050253Z 11010KT 10SM SCT110 SCT150 BKN220 26/06 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP080 T02560061 53011
KBKF 050100Z 0501/0607 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3001INS TX31/0520Z
TN17/0512Z
METAR KBKF 050358Z 14014KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 26/07 A3004 RMK
AO2A SLP072 T02580074
METAR KBKF 050258Z 13012KT 10SM SCT120 BKN150 BKN220 27/05 A3004 RMK
AO2A SLP076 T02680051 52013
KAPA 050530Z 0506/0606 17009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM051500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM051700 02007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM052200 06011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN220 PROB30 0522/0603
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM060300 16009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN170
METAR KAPA 050453Z 14009KT 10SM FEW110 SCT140 23/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02280089
METAR KAPA 050353Z 15011KT 10SM FEW110 SCT140 24/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02440089
METAR KAPA 050253Z 15015G22KT 10SM BKN110 BKN140 26/07 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP097 60000 T02610072 53011
METAR KMNH 050535Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050515Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 050455Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 20/10 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050515Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 050455Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 050453Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02330106
METAR KAKO 050353Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02560100
METAR KAKO 050253Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02390078 53009
METAR KLIC 050455Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP101
T02170117
METAR KLIC 050355Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02000106
METAR KLIC 050255Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP097
T02330111 53012
METAR KHEQ 050535Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A2995 RMK AO2 T02010136
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METAR KHEQ 050515Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2995 RMK AO2 T02140134
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METAR KHEQ 050455Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2994 RMK AO2 T02210139
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METAR K2V6 050534Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050514Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 050454Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 050453Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02280128 $
METAR KITR 050353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02330133 $
METAR KITR 050253Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP101
T02220128 53015 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/04/2026
Fort Collins - 06:30:45 MDT / 19:27:43 MDT
Denver - 06:31:05 MDT / 19:26:33 MDT
Sterling - 06:23:15 MDT / 19:20:24 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/05/26 05:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...345/023
15000 FT MSL...009/018
14000 FT MSL...002/017
13000 FT MSL...184/015
12600 FT MSL...205/011
12000 FT MSL...192/017
11000 FT MSL...188/021
11000 FT MSL...177/023
10000 FT MSL...180/024
9900 FT MSL...176/023
9000 FT MSL...172/024
8800 FT MSL...176/024
8000 FT MSL...172/026
7900 FT MSL...174/025
7200 FT MSL...173/028
7000 FT MSL...173/030
6700 FT MSL...172/028
6100 FT MSL...174/030
6000 FT MSL...167/025
6000 FT MSL...164/024
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0534 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Sunday/...
Issued at 1130 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
Like last night, a broad cyclone/shear zone is evident west of
I-25 this evening per TDEN reflectivity and velocity data. That
has kept winds to the SSE at DEN/APA while BJC remains in a light
NW. Little movement of this feature is expected tonight, and while
it`s possible there could be a brief push of northwest winds into
DEN later, chances are any speeds would be very weak (<8kt).
A more typical diurnal wind pattern is expected for Saturday, with
winds turning clockwise during the late morning hours. North winds
are likely by around 18z with a slow turn to the NE/ENE during the
early to mid afternoon hours. There is a chance of convection
again during the late afternoon/early evening hours, though I am
skeptical if the PROB30 for TSRA is necessary at this point. For
now will leave it as is and re-evaluate while the rest of the
overnight model runs come in.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 050535Z AUTO 14007G16KT 10SM SCT065 13/03 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050515Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 050455Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 050455Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP096
T02200085
METAR KAFF 050355Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3015 RMK AO2A SLP099
T02200058
METAR KAFF 050255Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3013 RMK AO2A SLP089
T02460059 52013
KCOS 050520Z 0506/0606 01007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM051800 11008KT P6SM SCT100
FM060000 15008KT P6SM OVC100
FM060400 07006KT P6SM OVC250
METAR KCOS 050454Z 10009KT 10SM FEW220 22/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02170100 $
METAR KCOS 050354Z 07007KT 10SM FEW250 23/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02280094 $
METAR KCOS 050254Z 16008KT 10SM FEW150 FEW250 24/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP101
T02390072 53015 $
METAR KFLY 050535Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3022 RMK AO2
T01820090
METAR KFLY 050515Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3022 RMK AO2
T01760083
METAR KFLY 050455Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3022 RMK AO2
T01900085
KFCS 050408Z 0504/0610 33009KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3008INS
BECMG 0518/0519 16015G25KT 9999 VCTS BKN120 510009
QNH3015INS
BECMG 0600/0601 30012KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3011INS
TX32/0521Z
TN18/0609Z
LAST NO AMDS AFT 0506
NEXT 0712
METAR KFCS 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN160 21/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02130089 $
METAR KFCS 050355Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02130060 $
METAR KFCS 050255Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02350076 53015 $
KPUB 050520Z 0506/0606 12007KT P6SM SCT100
FM051100 30005KT P6SM SCT100
FM051900 14010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPUB 050453Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM FEW100 26/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP080
T02560111
METAR KPUB 050353Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02610106
METAR KPUB 050253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP087 T02720100 53012
METAR KVTP 050535Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 13/M25 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 050515Z AUTO 27011G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M30 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 050455Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 14/M33 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 050454Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02440100
METAR KTAD 050354Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02440094
METAR KTAD 050254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02390094 53010
METAR KLHX 050453Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02500139
METAR KLHX 050353Z AUTO 15012G19KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02670128
METAR KLHX 050253Z AUTO 14011G21KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP084
T02830128 53010
METAR KLAA 050453Z AUTO 16023G33KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
16038/0437 RAB34E44 SLP094 P0000 T02390167
METAR KLAA 050353Z AUTO 15018G28KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
14028/0351 SLP091 T02440167
METAR KLAA 050253Z AUTO 15017G23KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
15026/0224 SLP091 T02560150 53010
METAR KSPD 050456Z AUTO 14013KT 22/17 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP102 T02170172
METAR KSPD 050356Z AUTO 13012KT 22/17 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP103 T02170172
METAR KSPD 050256Z AUTO 12009KT 22/17 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP099 T02220167
53020
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/04/2026
Burlington - 06:20:42 MDT / 19:15:25 MDT
Pueblo - 06:31:00 MDT / 19:23:53 MDT
Lamar - 06:23:09 MDT / 19:15:44 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/05/26 05:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...009/022
16000 FT MSL...004/020
15000 FT MSL...004/016
14300 FT MSL...313/007
14000 FT MSL...006/014
13000 FT MSL...215/016
12400 FT MSL...215/016
12000 FT MSL...210/018
11000 FT MSL...201/019
10800 FT MSL...199/019
10000 FT MSL...190/018
9700 FT MSL...190/016
9000 FT MSL...187/018
8600 FT MSL...191/017
8000 FT MSL...185/019
7700 FT MSL...188/018
7100 FT MSL...158/015
7000 FT MSL...166/017
6300 FT MSL...119/019
6000 FT MSL...112/022
5900 FT MSL...116/019
5700 FT MSL...095/022
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0450 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1033 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3 taf
sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. Surface Winds will be light and
diurnally driven. The only concern is that there may be some
isolated -TSRA at KCOS late tomorrow afternoon. TAF will need to
be amended in later updates is probabilities increase.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 050453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01330078
METAR KCAG 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01670072
METAR KCAG 050253Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01830072 53010
METAR KHDN 050456Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01670061
METAR KHDN 050356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02000056
METAR KHDN 050256Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02000056 53009
METAR KSBS 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 16/05 A3020 RMK AO1
T01640045
METAR KSBS 050515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 16/05 A3019 RMK AO1
T01600045
METAR KSBS 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 17/04 A3019 RMK AO1
T01700044 402920061
METAR K33V 050535Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050515Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 050455Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM SCT100 15/01 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 050453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01670050
METAR KEEO 050353Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01610044
METAR KEEO 050253Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01560050 53010
METAR K20V 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 050535Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM SCT100 13/05 A3034 RMK AO2
T01330054
METAR KGNB 050515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 14/05 A3034 RMK AO2
T01400053
METAR KGNB 050455Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT100 14/05 A3034 RMK AO2
T01440052
METAR K0CO 050535Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050515Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 050455Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050534Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050514Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 050454Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3052 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
KGJT 050520Z 0506/0606 06004KT P6SM FEW140
FM050700 10007KT P6SM FEW140
FM051600 14006KT P6SM FEW140
FM052000 28007KT P6SM FEW110
FM060400 05004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 050453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02220033
METAR KGJT 050353Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02280033
METAR KGJT 050253Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP084 T02780033
53009
KRIL 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
FM051900 31005KT P6SM FEW110
FM052100 27010G18KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM060200 25006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 050453Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FEW110 19/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01940044
METAR KRIL 050353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM FEW110 21/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02060044
METAR KRIL 050253Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02330044 53014
METAR K5SM 050535Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 050515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 050455Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3052 RMK AO2
KEGE 050520Z 0506/0606 09007KT P6SM FEW140
FM050700 11003KT P6SM FEW140
FM051900 24010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
FM060300 12008KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KEGE 050456Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01720061
METAR KEGE 050356Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM SCT110 19/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01940056
METAR KEGE 050256Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02220050 53015
KASE 050520Z 0506/0606 20006KT P6SM FEW130
FM051300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140
FM051900 35007KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM060200 18006KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KASE 050453Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01500039
METAR KASE 050353Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01560039
METAR KASE 050253Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP123 T01720039
53015
METAR KCCU 050535Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT070 08/00 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 050515Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 09/00 A3063 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 050455Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 09/00 A3063 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 050453Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00940011
METAR KLXV 050353Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM FEW095 11/02 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01110022
METAR KLXV 050253Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT090 15/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01500033 53014
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/04/2026
Rangely - 06:46:01 MDT / 19:42:08 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:46:01 MDT / 19:40:20 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:37:50 MDT / 19:34:40 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/05/26 05:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...197/031
17000 FT MSL...183/021
16000 FT MSL...166/025
15600 FT MSL...160/028
15000 FT MSL...161/024
14400 FT MSL...171/027
14000 FT MSL...171/023
13300 FT MSL...183/026
13000 FT MSL...184/024
12400 FT MSL...197/024
12000 FT MSL...195/024
11700 FT MSL...203/023
11100 FT MSL...211/019
11000 FT MSL...202/020
10400 FT MSL...203/017
10300 FT MSL...233/015
10100 FT MSL...205/016
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0518 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1116 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
Mainly clear skies with light drainage winds can be expected
overnight. A few showers/thunderstorms will again pop over the
southern and eastern mountains on Saturday afternoon but with
limited coverage confidence too low to place in any TAFs attm.
VFR prevails the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 050535Z AUTO 07007KT 7SM CLR 21/03 A3010 RMK AO2
T02120032
METAR KAJZ 050515Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3009 RMK AO2
T02150023
METAR KAJZ 050455Z AUTO 04006KT 7SM CLR 22/03 A3009 RMK AO2
T02150029
KMTJ 050520Z 0506/0606 14009KT P6SM FEW120
FM051500 10003KT P6SM FEW140
FM052000 29007KT P6SM FEW120
FM060300 17005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 050453Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02060056
METAR KMTJ 050353Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02390061
METAR KMTJ 050253Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM BKN110 27/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02720050 53013
METAR KGUC 050456Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01500044 $
METAR KGUC 050356Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01940056 $
METAR KGUC 050256Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM SCT100 21/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02110056 53010 $
METAR K7BM 050535Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 050515Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 050535Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3030 RMK AO2
T01230067
METAR KAEJ 050515Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3030 RMK AO2
T01370060
METAR KAEJ 050455Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT110 14/06 A3030 RMK AO2
T01410057
METAR KANK 050535Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3024 RMK AO2 T01700049
$
METAR KANK 050515Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3024 RMK AO2 T01720049
$
METAR KANK 050455Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3024 RMK AO2 T01750054
$
METAR KMYP 050535Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 050515Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 050455Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 050535Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3014 RMK AO2
T01910049
METAR KAIB 050515Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3014 RMK AO2
T01940049
METAR KAIB 050455Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3014 RMK AO2
T01900047
KTEX 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
FM051800 26008G20KT P6SM SCT110
FM051900 21008KT P6SM SCT080 SCT140
FM060200 24003KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KTEX 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050515Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 050535Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3031 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 050515Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3031 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 050455Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3031 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 050453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM SCT095 18/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01780083
METAR KCEZ 050353Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM FEW095 19/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01890083
METAR KCEZ 050253Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02000078 53007
KDRO 050520Z 0506/0606 01007KT P6SM SCT100
FM050800 01003KT P6SM SCT120
FM051900 25007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM052100 24010G19KT P6SM FEW120
FM060200 26005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 050453Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN095 18/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01830067
METAR KDRO 050353Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01940072
METAR KDRO 050253Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02220072 53008
METAR KPSO 050535Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 050516Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 050455Z AUTO 36002KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 050535Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3066 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 050515Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3066 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
PWINO
METAR KCPW 050455Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3067 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM BKN090
FM052200 21012KT P6SM BKN090
FM060100 19007KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KALS 050452Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01440078
METAR KALS 050352Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01610078
METAR KALS 050252Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01780078 53010
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/04/2026
Vail - 06:36:44 MDT / 19:32:03 MDT
Durango - 06:44:49 MDT / 19:36:04 MDT
Alamosa - 06:36:41 MDT / 19:28:14 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/05/26 05:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...197/031
17000 FT MSL...183/021
16000 FT MSL...166/025
15600 FT MSL...160/028
15000 FT MSL...161/024
14400 FT MSL...171/027
14000 FT MSL...171/023
13300 FT MSL...183/026
13000 FT MSL...184/024
12400 FT MSL...197/024
12000 FT MSL...195/024
11700 FT MSL...203/023
11100 FT MSL...211/019
11000 FT MSL...202/020
10400 FT MSL...203/017
10300 FT MSL...233/015
10100 FT MSL...205/016
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0518 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1116 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
Mainly clear skies with light drainage winds can be expected
overnight. A few showers/thunderstorms will again pop over the
southern and eastern mountains on Saturday afternoon but with
limited coverage confidence too low to place in any TAFs attm.
VFR prevails the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 050528Z 0506/0606 22011KT P6SM FEW250
FM050700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
FM052100 31007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM060200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
METAR KPGA 050453Z AUTO 22010G17KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02830061 $
METAR KPGA 050353Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02780072 $
METAR KPGA 050253Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02830061 53007 $
METAR KRQE 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 16/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01610067 $
METAR KRQE 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 18/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01780061 $
METAR KRQE 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 19/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01940056 53009 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0530 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION...Saturday 05/06Z through Sunday 06/06Z...Expect mainly
VFR conditions. ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA AFT 18Z-20Z Saturday. Sfc winds
light overnight, then S-SW10-20kts AFT 18Z Saturday, then light
again AFT 02Z Sunday.
OUTLOOK...Sunday 06/06Z through Tuesday 08/06Z...Expect mainly VFR
conditions. Isolated to scattered -SHRA/-TSRA each day. Activity is
most likely over southern Apache County both days, as well as mainly
west of a KCMR-KPGA line on Sunday. Daytime sfc winds are not
anticipated to affect flight operations.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 050520Z 0506/0612 15008KT P6SM FEW120 WS020/23035KT
FM051400 17014G24KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 18018G30KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 16011KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSLC 050454Z 16014G22KT 10SM FEW100 27/02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP059
T02720017 $
METAR KSLC 050354Z 15012KT 10SM FEW180 28/02 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP056
T02780017
METAR KSLC 050254Z 18012G20KT 10SM FEW100 FEW200 29/02 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP051 T02890022 53004
KVEL 050520Z 0506/0606 30004KT P6SM FEW140
FM052200 21007KT P6SM FEW250
FM060300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
METAR KVEL 050453Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02060039
METAR KVEL 050353Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02170033
METAR KVEL 050253Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02220033 53008
METAR KPUC 050453Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM SCT100 19/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01890050
METAR KPUC 050353Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01940044
METAR KPUC 050253Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02220044 53006
KCNY 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB03KT P6SM FEW140
FM051900 21007KT P6SM FEW110
FM052200 22011G21KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM060200 22005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02440039
METAR KCNY 050353Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02280039
METAR KCNY 050253Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02560033 53007
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0438 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION...
KSLC...Ongoing pattern expected to persist with dry southwesterly
flow. At times when winds relax overnight, modest low level shear
around 30-35 kts is anticipated through 2 km AGL or so. Gusts will
redevelop following sunrise and persist through the day, once again
relaxing by later in the evening. VFR conditions prevail with some
high clouds beginning to filter in Saturday night.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A pattern dominated by dry
southwesterly flow will persist. At area terminals where winds relax
overnight, modest low level shear of around 30-35 kts through the
first 2 km AGL or so is anticipated. Occasional high clouds will
filter in, especially beginning Saturday night, but VFR conditions
prevail.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 050520Z 0506/0606 18007KT P6SM FEW100 WS020/23035KT
FM051500 20012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 21018G30KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 20007KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KEVW 050453Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM FEW120 16/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01610006
METAR KEVW 050353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM FEW120 18/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01781006
METAR KEVW 050253Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN120 19/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01891017 53010
KRKS 050520Z 0506/0606 19010KT P6SM FEW150
FM050900 14005KT P6SM SKC
FM051700 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 22015G25KT P6SM FEW120 SCT180
FM060200 19012KT P6SM FEW150
FM060500 12005KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KRKS 050454Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01780022
METAR KRKS 050354Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01890028
METAR KRKS 050254Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02060017 53009
KRWL 050535Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
FM051700 22015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01670000
METAR KRWL 050353Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01830006
METAR KRWL 050253Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02110006 53007
KLAR 050535Z 0506/0606 20008KT P6SM FEW250
FM051900 15010KT P6SM FEW250
FM052100 12010KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
METAR KLAR 050453Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01500022
METAR KLAR 050353Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01780017
METAR KLAR 050253Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01890011 53012
KCYS 050535Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
FM051400 33008KT P6SM FEW250
FM051600 35010G20KT P6SM FEW250
FM052100 12010KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
METAR KCYS 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02170044 $
METAR KCYS 050353Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02220033 $
METAR KCYS 050253Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02330033 53011 $
Riverton (KRIW) 09/05/26 05:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...305/003
24000 FT MSL...115/002
18000 FT MSL...211/014
16800 FT MSL...211/007
16000 FT MSL...259/017
15000 FT MSL...278/015
14000 FT MSL...283/013
13000 FT MSL...258/019
12700 FT MSL...259/008
12000 FT MSL...275/015
11200 FT MSL...278/012
11000 FT MSL...251/020
10000 FT MSL...266/017
10000 FT MSL...268/017
9000 FT MSL...256/021
9000 FT MSL...253/020
8100 FT MSL...248/024
8000 FT MSL...249/024
7400 FT MSL...251/023
7000 FT MSL...255/023
6700 FT MSL...262/021
6200 FT MSL...261/022
6000 FT MSL...266/021
6000 FT MSL...264/019
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/05/26 05:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...009/017
17000 FT MSL...008/017
16000 FT MSL...002/014
15100 FT MSL...001/011
15000 FT MSL...357/013
14000 FT MSL...355/007
13200 FT MSL...333/003
12000 FT MSL...172/019
11700 FT MSL...156/014
11000 FT MSL...162/016
10500 FT MSL...147/017
10000 FT MSL...149/021
9500 FT MSL...145/022
9000 FT MSL...149/025
8600 FT MSL...143/022
8000 FT MSL...139/023
7900 FT MSL...140/022
7400 FT MSL...133/022
7000 FT MSL...112/015
6700 FT MSL...074/013
6600 FT MSL...049/012
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0358 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 958 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
Mostly clear to partly cloudy conditions over the next 24-30 hours
will keep VFR conditions at all TAF sites. Winds are expected to
remain light to just a little breezy overnight. Some mid-level
cumulus will continue through about mid-morning Saturday, with
generally clear skies through early afternoon, before clouds
increase again Saturday afternoon over northwest WY and south-
central WY. There`s a 5-10% chance of a weak shower/storm over
Casper Mountain late Saturday afternoon, but impacts should stay SE
of KCPR. Breezy and gusty southwest winds with gusts 20 to 30 kts
will again develop mid-day and persist through about 06/01-02Z,
except for KCOD. A weak cool front is expected to move into
northern WY from Montana Saturday afternoon, strengthening NE winds
at KCOD around 05/23Z and pushing them south to KWRL by 06/04Z. The
feature should bring some mid-level clouds into the Bighorn Basin as
well.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0545 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1145 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
Overall, still expecting a quiet overnight at all terminals with
mostly clear skies and light winds. Newer Hi-Res guidance has begun
to hint at potentially some showers developing earlier in the
morning around KCYS and some of the Nebraska panhandle terminals.
However, confidence in this is low, so kept it out of the TAFs for
now. A better chance for showers and thunderstorms is expected
during the afternoon hours on Saturday.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 050535Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3004 RMK AO2
T02100101
METAR KIBM 050515Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3004 RMK AO2
T01980100
METAR KIBM 050455Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3004 RMK AO2
T02100096
KSNY 050535Z 0506/0606 18008KT P6SM FEW250
FM051000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM051700 14010KT P6SM FEW250
FM051900 14010G20KT P6SM FEW250
FM052200 14010G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
METAR KSNY 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02000094
METAR KSNY 050353Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02170094
METAR KSNY 050253Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP097
T02330078 53009
METAR KOGA 050535Z AUTO 16010G17KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2994 RMK AO2
T02690172
METAR KOGA 050515Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A2994 RMK AO2
T02700176
METAR KOGA 050455Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A2993 RMK AO2
T02730180
METAR KIML 050453Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP101
T02330156
METAR KIML 050353Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02720156
METAR KIML 050253Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02500156 53014
KMCK 050520Z 0506/0606 14008KT P6SM SCT250 WS005/18040KT
FM050900 15011KT P6SM SCT250
FM060200 11010KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 0603/0606 3SM TSRA
OVC025CB
METAR KMCK 050453Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP100
T02720172
METAR KMCK 050353Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02890167
METAR KMCK 050253Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094
T03000167 53015
North Platte (KLNX) 09/05/26 05:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...345/024
14200 FT MSL...357/015
14000 FT MSL...346/022
13000 FT MSL...279/015
12000 FT MSL...242/019
12000 FT MSL...249/019
11000 FT MSL...239/021
10100 FT MSL...232/024
10000 FT MSL...230/025
9000 FT MSL...219/032
8500 FT MSL...217/035
8000 FT MSL...215/039
7500 FT MSL...212/041
7000 FT MSL...208/042
6500 FT MSL...202/043
6000 FT MSL...199/044
5400 FT MSL...190/044
5000 FT MSL...187/044
4700 FT MSL...181/038
4100 FT MSL...169/029
4000 FT MSL...173/033
3600 FT MSL...161/025
3400 FT MSL...151/020
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0543 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1237 AM CDT Sat Sep 5 2026
VFR conditions are likely for much of the period until the
threat for afternoon and evening convection arrives on Saturday.
Early on, scattered mid-level clouds will focus mainly along and
east of a LBF to VTN line. This same area could see isolated
thunderstorms in the early morning hours on Saturday but this
threat should remain well east of the TAF sites. Gusty afternoon
winds will again approach 20 to 25 knots at both terminals.
Regarding convection, confidence in how exactly storms evolve
and where they develop remains limited. This is largely due to
the influence, or lack thereof, of convection from eastern
South Dakota and whether an outflow boundary settles southwest
into the local area. Should this occur, afternoon development
will be possible, particularly near VTN. Otherwise, convection
may hold off arriving into either site until late in the period
and spilling over into the next forecast period. Will account
for these uncertainties with PROB30s for both sites including
two for VTN. Trends will be monitored through the night with
greater confidence expected by the 12z issuance.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 050520Z 0506/0606 17015KT P6SM SCT250 WS005/17040KT
FM051100 18009KT P6SM SCT250
FM051700 15015G25KT P6SM SCT250
TEMPO 0601/0603 3SM TSRA OVC020CB
FM060400 12010KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 0604/0606 3SM TSRA
OVC020CB
METAR KGLD 050453Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02280139
METAR KGLD 050353Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP100
T02440139
METAR KGLD 050253Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02500144 53014
KGCK 050520Z 0506/0606 16010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 050454Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A2995 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
AND W SLP098 T02670150
METAR KGCK 050354Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02610167
METAR KGCK 050254Z AUTO 18016G24KT 10SM FEW070 FEW085 BKN110 28/15 A2996
RMK AO2 SLP103 T02830150 53020
SPECI KLBL 050542Z AUTO 28020G27KT 10SM -TSRA SCT075 SCT090 BKN110 22/19
A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND 28027/0534 WSHFT 0522 LTG DSNT SW-NW
TSB04RAB31 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 050510Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM TS SCT080 OVC100 25/20 A3000 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW-N TSB04 PNO $
METAR KLBL 050456Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 OVC110 24/19 A3000
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW TSE05RAE55 SLP119 T02440194 PNO $
METAR KEHA 050535Z AUTO 14017KT 10SM SCT120 22/19 A3008 RMK AO2
T02170189
METAR KEHA 050515Z AUTO 13016KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3007 RMK AO2
T02140188
METAR KEHA 050455Z AUTO 12017KT 10SM SCT120 21/18 A3007 RMK AO2
T02130179
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/05/26 05:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...227/043
35000 FT MSL...235/028
30000 FT MSL...278/014
29300 FT MSL...306/011
28000 FT MSL...312/024
26000 FT MSL...337/013
25000 FT MSL...338/010
24000 FT MSL...349/008
24000 FT MSL...346/009
22000 FT MSL...039/004
20000 FT MSL...135/006
20000 FT MSL...135/006
19000 FT MSL...167/005
18000 FT MSL...221/007
17000 FT MSL...117/020
16500 FT MSL...137/005
16000 FT MSL...109/016
14000 FT MSL...051/008
13800 FT MSL...050/006
13000 FT MSL...099/009
12000 FT MSL...080/019
11600 FT MSL...110/010
11000 FT MSL...073/022
10000 FT MSL...076/021
9800 FT MSL...141/012
9000 FT MSL...197/016
8200 FT MSL...194/018
8000 FT MSL...195/021
7100 FT MSL...193/027
7000 FT MSL...193/027
6000 FT MSL...191/028
6000 FT MSL...191/028
5100 FT MSL...191/023
5000 FT MSL...187/022
4300 FT MSL...190/019
4000 FT MSL...199/020
3800 FT MSL...189/014
3200 FT MSL...281/010
3000 FT MSL...293/009
3000 FT MSL...293/009
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0419 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1018 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
For KGLD and KMCK, VFR conditions are expected to prevail through
most of the TAF period. Spotty low-level wind shear is forecast
early in the TAF period. Winds will be mainly out of the
south/southeast and light until they pick up around 17Z with gusts
around 25 knots possible for KGLD. Storms are forecast to move in
the area from the west impacting visibility and reducing ceilings at
KGLD. Erratic and gusty winds are possible with any storms. Lower
confidence that storms will make it to KMCK.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0426 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 1123 PM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026
VFR conditions are forecast for all TAF sites through the TAF
period. Storms are currently persisting near LBL and GCK and may
temporarily lower flight conditions. GCK is forecast to remain
clear, while LBL has the PROB30 group. By 9Z, all storms are
expected to dissipate. After the storms have dissipated, skies will
clear and winds out of the south will return at around 10 KTs.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 050419Z 0504/0524 18010KT 6SM -TSRA SCT150CB
FM050600 13010KT P6SM FEW170
FM052100 15011G21KT P6SM FEW250=
SPECI KGUY 050516Z AUTO 32014KT 10SM -TSRA FEW032 SCT075 BKN095 22/20
A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE0455B10 TSE02B10 P0000
T02220200
SPECI KGUY 050508Z AUTO 32015KT 10SM VCTS BKN085 BKN110 22/20 A3003 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE0455 TSE02 P0000 T02220200
METAR KGUY 050453Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM -TSRA BKN080 BKN100 BKN120 22/20
A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND 33028/0435 WSHFT 0354 LTG DSNT ALQDS
RAB0355 TSB30E45B47 SLP117 P0003 T02220200
KDHT 042320Z 0500/0524 15010G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT150CB
FM050200 14009KT P6SM SCT170
FM051800 19008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 050453Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 25/18 A3004 RMK AO2
RAB16E49 SLP100 P0001 T02500183
METAR KDHT 050353Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT110 29/12 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE SLP099 T02890122
METAR KDHT 050253Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM FEW120 29/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02940122 53020
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0348 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 616 PM CDT Fri Sep 4 2026
VFR conditions expected through the overnight hours and into the
afternoon on Saturday. Winds will be out of the south and
southeast at 5-15 kts. DHT will have a period of southwest winds
Saturday morning but will become southerly by mid day. Wind speeds
will be generally 5-15kt but some increase in the afternoon is
expected...especially near DHT and GUY. Will see scattered
convection develop again Saturday afternoon so will need to
monitor for any TAF adjustments when we have more confidence of
storms in closer proximity to the TAF sites.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
FM051600 26006KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 27010KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM060100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KFMN 050453Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM FEW110 23/11 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W SLP141 T02280111
METAR KFMN 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP139 T02330072
METAR KFMN 050253Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02560083
53009
METAR KLVS 050453Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02000100 $
METAR KLVS 050353Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM 21/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02060106 $
METAR KLVS 050253Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM 20/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02000106 51016 $
METAR KRTN 050453Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01940122
METAR KRTN 050353Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02060122
METAR KRTN 050253Z AUTO 23009G18KT 10SM FEW100 20/12 A3020 RMK AO2
SLP141 60004 T02000122 53009
METAR KCAO 050455Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM FEW120 24/14 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE05
SLP102 P0000 T02440139
METAR KCAO 050355Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM -RA BKN110 24/13 A3010 RMK AO2
RAB50 SLP106 P0000 T02440133
METAR KCAO 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 26/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP103
60006 T02560133 53018
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0533 UTC Saturday, September 5, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1114 PM MDT Fri Sep 4 2026
While there are currently no thunderstorms mentioned in any of the
Terminal Aerodrome Forecasts (TAFs) across northern and central
New Mexico through Saturday, there will be batches of scattered
cells that develop at a distance. Moisture and instability for
storms will be focused mainly along and east of the central
mountain chain, but the southwestern mountains to the Jemez and
Tusas will also observe isolated to scattered storms. Storms will
be slow-moving, leading to heavy downpours which will reduce
ceilings and visibility temporarily. Small hail, lots of
lightning, and gusty downburst winds to 45 kt will also accompany
stronger storms. Storms will develop quickly over the high terrain
just before noon, continuing into the early evening with the
coverage and number then quickly dwindling and decreasing through
the mid to late evening Saturday.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 050600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2114 2128+14 2035+07 2038-10 2244-20 225535 225844 225654
BCE 1927+06 2228-06 2240-18 224734 225245 236652
LND 2117+17 2017+09 2229-10 2140-19 224635 225244 225455
RKS 2124 2026+09 2026-09 2144-20 224734 225144 225155
GJT 2214+17 2116+09 2020-06 2234-18 233933 224743 235852
FMN 2505+17 2107+09 2115-05 2424-17 235332 225742 235351
ABQ 9900+16 1206+10 1308-05 2313-16 233030 224041 244352
MBW 2309 2011+11 2220-08 2333-19 233433 223943 234354
DEN 1916+19 1818+12 2213-07 2216-18 233233 244942 244652
PUB 1711+20 2012+12 2107-06 2224-16 254332 235242 244952
ALS 2008+11 2115-05 2224-16 244932 224642 244852
TCC 2110 1915+19 1815+10 1606-05 9900-14 231230 231841 232951
BFF 1721 1818+20 2120+11 2514-06 2419-19 242433 242943 243753
GLD 1838 1930+18 2020+11 2207-06 2417-17 253832 255142 255453
GCK 1828+24 2111+18 2305+11 9900-06 2712-16 262131 253741 254652
GAG 1820+23 9900+18 9900+11 0610-06 9900-15 261030 251840 242652
AMA 1828 2014+19 2407+10 0508-05 9900-15 241030 231440 231852
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 051200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2012 2225+12 2128+05 2141-08 2241-20 226036 226046 235554
BCE 2029+07 2229-07 2234-18 214535 225045 236652
LND 2515+15 2216+07 2035-08 2236-20 235135 225446 225155
RKS 2412 2223+07 2033-08 2238-20 235135 224846 235254
GJT 2411+15 2116+07 2124-06 2335-17 234534 235245 245852
FMN 3008+16 2206+08 2118-06 2224-16 234032 225042 245652
ABQ 2405+15 9900+09 1711-04 9900-16 212131 222941 253952
MBW 2717 2310+09 1926-08 2130-19 243535 233945 234954
DEN 2405+19 2010+12 1919-07 2320-18 254033 244643 245453
PUB 2307+19 2011+11 1915-06 2220-16 254232 245643 255053
ALS 2208+10 2015-05 2220-16 253432 234442 255153
TCC 2313 2214+17 1912+09 1612-05 1706-15 270930 252141 271951
BFF 2214 2113+20 2010+11 1816-07 1920-19 242634 253343 244653
GLD 1918 1714+19 1815+11 2120-06 2421-18 264032 254742 264152
GCK 2018+25 1909+18 1505+10 1507-06 2312-15 282032 263542 263451
GAG 2118+23 1506+17 9900+10 0910-05 9900-14 271130 261741 262651
AMA 2420 2109+18 9900+10 1006-05 9900-14 270730 261141 262051
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z
VALID 060000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1809 1921+15 2026+07 2140-08 2248-20 225636 225946 237253
BCE 2217+08 2327-07 2336-19 234635 235843 237751
LND 1811+18 2015+09 2231-09 2237-19 224436 225347 236055
RKS 1914 1914+09 2225-08 2235-19 224436 225446 236554
GJT 2505+17 2111+09 2118-06 2227-18 224635 235843 236851
FMN 2810+18 2806+09 2312-05 2322-16 233832 235741 245651
ABQ 3605+19 3605+10 2509-05 2320-15 223530 243541 253250
MBW 9900 9900+10 2120-07 2330-20 223734 234845 245954
DEN 9900+20 9900+12 2220-06 2226-17 223933 245244 245853
PUB 1807+20 1809+12 2011-05 1918-16 212531 243942 255252
ALS 9900+11 2306-05 2214-16 232531 244341 255151
TCC 1709 1710+20 1810+11 9900-05 2611-14 281430 271741 271852
BFF 1711 1711+20 1711+11 2520-06 2223-17 223633 234444 245355
GLD 1519 1619+19 1916+11 2409-05 2517-16 252633 254442 264854
GCK 1516+27 1515+18 1707+10 9900-05 2307-15 242131 262942 273252
GAG 1514+26 1512+17 9900+09 0107-04 9900-14 230930 271641 292252
AMA 1513 1612+18 1709+09 3407-04 9900-14 230830 271141 291652
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