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NZUS99 KBOU 141708
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1105 MDT Monday, September 14, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 141656Z 08009KT 10SM BKN110 23/17 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP070
T02330172 $
SPECI KFNL 141559Z 15003KT 10SM BKN110 23/14 A2993 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 141556Z 15003KT 10SM FEW110 23/14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02280144 $
METAR KGXY 141656Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW100 23/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02330172
METAR KGXY 141556Z 18003KT 8SM CLR 22/17 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02170172
METAR KGXY 141456Z 00000KT 9SM BKN110 21/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02060172 53016
METAR KLMO 141655Z AUTO 21010G16KT 7SM CLR 25/09 A2995 RMK AO2
T02520089
METAR KLMO 141635Z AUTO 20007KT 7SM CLR 24/09 A2995 RMK AO2
T02400094
METAR KLMO 141615Z AUTO 19008G15KT 7SM CLR 24/10 A2995 RMK AO2
T02370095
METAR KBDU 141655Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KBDU 141635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 141615Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 141655Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A2994 RMK AO2 T02660068
$
METAR KEIK 141635Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A2994 RMK AO2 T02620068
$
METAR KEIK 141615Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM FEW110 26/07 A2994 RMK AO2
T02600066 $
KBJC 141451Z 1415/1512 24007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
PROB30 1415/1416 26015G22KT -SHRA
FM141600 27010G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM142100 30010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
PROB30 1421/1501 VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN100
FM150200 30007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
FM150600 01012G18KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM151000 34008KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN120=
METAR KBJC 141645Z 24010KT 10SM BKN090 27/04 A3000
METAR KBJC 141546Z 26019G25KT 10SM BKN090 BKN140 26/06 A2999
SPECI KBJC 141521Z 30011G20KT 10SM BKN090 BKN140 26/07 A2999
KDEN 141619Z 1416/1518 26009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN200
FM141700 29010G17KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM142100 34007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 1421/1501
VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN100
FM150200 07007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
FM150600 02014G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM151100 36008KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN120
FM151600 10007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
METAR KDEN 141653Z 23006KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 BKN220 26/08 A2997 RMK AO2
SLP058 T02560083
METAR KDEN 141553Z 23011KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN200 25/08 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP053 T02500083
METAR KDEN 141453Z 22014KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN200 24/08 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP047 T02440083 53012
METAR KBKF 141558Z 21008KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN220 25/08 A2998 RMK
AO2A SLP055 T02540084
METAR KBKF 141458Z 20010KT 10SM FEW090 BKN140 BKN220 24/09 A2996 RMK
AO2A SLP052 T02410085 53013
KAPA 141120Z 1412/1512 22010KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 1412/1416
25014G24KT -SHRA BKN110
FM141600 30010KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200
FM142100 01007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 1421/1501
VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN100
FM150200 15007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
FM150600 01012G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM151100 34008KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080 BKN120
METAR KAPA 141653Z 25011KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN220 24/08 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP079 T02390078
METAR KAPA 141553Z 21008KT 10SM FEW090 BKN140 BKN220 23/08 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP073 T02330078
METAR KAPA 141453Z 21011KT 10SM SCT090 BKN140 BKN220 23/08 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP069 60000 T02280083 53010
METAR KMNH 141655Z AUTO 24016G21KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KMNH 141635Z AUTO 25011G20KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 141615Z AUTO 26016G21KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2990 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KFMM 141635Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 141615Z AUTO VRB06KT 9SM CLR 25/16 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KSTK 141635Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 22/20 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 141615Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 141653Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM SCT095 SCT120 24/13 A2992 RMK AO2
SLP073 T02440128
METAR KAKO 141553Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP064
T02440111
METAR KAKO 141453Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP050
T02440100 51013
METAR KLIC 141655Z AUTO 27014G21KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP059
T03060083
METAR KLIC 141555Z AUTO 23014G21KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP060
T02780083
METAR KLIC 141455Z AUTO 23011G19KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP056
T02670083 51007
METAR KHEQ 141655Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM FEW100 BKN120 25/18 A2984 RMK AO2
T02450176 $
METAR KHEQ 141635Z AUTO 25005KT 9SM FEW120 24/18 A2983 RMK AO2 T02420176
$
METAR KHEQ 141615Z AUTO 26006KT 9SM FEW120 24/17 A2983 RMK AO2 T02370172
$
METAR K2V6 141654Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR K2V6 141634Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 141614Z AUTO 26010G16KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 141653Z AUTO 23021G29KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
23031/1629 SLP064 T02890106
METAR KITR 141553Z AUTO 23018G29KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
22031/1508 SLP060 T02780117
METAR KITR 141453Z AUTO 22018G25KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
23030/1401 SLP060 T02610117 53002
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/14/2026
Fort Collins - 06:40:25 MDT / 19:11:08 MDT
Denver - 06:40:22 MDT / 19:10:20 MDT
Sterling - 06:32:57 MDT / 19:03:46 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/14/26 16:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...231/043
28000 FT MSL...228/041
26000 FT MSL...224/039
25000 FT MSL...219/036
24000 FT MSL...224/035
22000 FT MSL...232/035
20000 FT MSL...231/033
19000 FT MSL...234/033
18000 FT MSL...244/031
17000 FT MSL...259/030
16700 FT MSL...262/030
16000 FT MSL...242/026
15000 FT MSL...250/020
12000 FT MSL...291/012
11000 FT MSL...267/015
10000 FT MSL...278/016
9000 FT MSL...276/023
8800 FT MSL...276/021
8000 FT MSL...272/020
7900 FT MSL...274/021
7200 FT MSL...269/018
7000 FT MSL...264/016
6600 FT MSL...268/019
6100 FT MSL...268/016
6000 FT MSL...269/012
5900 FT MSL...263/014
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 526 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
A few light showers had developed in the area, and some of these
have been producing enhanced SW-W gusts to 20-25 kts. We`ll keep
the PROB30 in the forecast til around 16Z, but also added gusty
winds to 20+ kts in that PROB group. Ceilings will stay well above
6000 feet. Confidence is increasing somewhat about the winds
becoming W-NW (>60% chance) by 15Z-16Z, given passage of
disturbance and sufficient downslope gradient off the Front Range.
Most models are coming around to at least a few hours of that
15Z-19Z, but then potentially becoming variable (30% chance)
19Z-24Z versus a continuation of W-NW (30% chance) or a
transition to light northerly (40% chance).
Also, while the chance of showers is limited due to lack of
instability, it will still be quite warm with high DCAPE. As a
result, we`ll keep the PROB30 with VRB G30kts in the TAFS for the
21Z-01Z period. Cold front will arrive around 06Z Tuesday, which
would bring a low threat (20% chance) of stratus impacts for the
Tuesday morning rush. A period of gusty N winds to around 20-25
kts expected with the front, then decreasing by 10Z-12Z.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 141655Z AUTO 16019G27KT 10SM VCTS SCT065 BKN080 OVC110 10/05
A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K4BM 141635Z AUTO 16021G27KT 10SM SCT060 SCT090 OVC110 10/06 A3044
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K4BM 141615Z AUTO 16017G24KT 10SM SCT001 BKN048 OVC090 09/07 A3045
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR KAFF 141556Z 29008G16KT 10SM FEW140 BKN200 25/06 A3007 RMK AO2A
SLP073 T02460059
METAR KAFF 141455Z 00000KT 10SM FEW140 BKN210 23/07 A3004 RMK AO2A
SLP066 T02280065 53006
KCOS 141137Z 1412/1512 19012KT P6SM BKN150
FM141600 23010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1420/1501
VRB20G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM150200 35012KT P6SM SCT200
FM150800 36015G25KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCOS 141654Z 25011KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN170 BKN250 27/07 A3006
RMK AO2 SLP081 T02720072
METAR KCOS 141554Z 24010G14KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN150 BKN250 25/08
A3005 RMK AO2 SLP076 VIRGA NW T02500078
METAR KCOS 141454Z 20011G20KT 10SM FEW070 BKN150 BKN250 24/08 A3003 RMK
AO2 SLP070 T02390083 53007
METAR KFLY 141655Z AUTO 28014G19KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W T02530058
METAR KFLY 141635Z AUTO 29012G18KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3013 RMK AO2
T02470056
METAR KFLY 141615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3013 RMK AO2
T02420065
KFCS 141200Z 1412/1518 23012KT 9999 BKN100 QNH3000INS
BECMG 1418/1419 25010G20KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN080CB
QNH2994INS
TEMPO 1419/1422 VRB15G25KT 8000 -TSRA BKN060CB
BECMG 1423/1424 29009KT 9999 NSW SCT100 QNH2995INS
BECMG 1512/1513 35010G25KT 9999 BKN100 520009 QNH3020INS
BECMG 1517/1518 12009KT 9999 BKN080 QNH3023INS TX30/1421Z
TN17/1412Z
SPECI KFCS 141611Z AUTO 27013G22KT 10SM BKN170 28/07 A3002 RMK AO2
WSHFT 09 SLP085 $
SPECI KFCS 141608Z AUTO 23015G22KT 10SM BKN170 28/07 A3002 RMK AO2
WSHFT 03 SLP085 $
SPECI KFCS 141613Z AUTO 25011G22KT 10SM SCT170 28/07 A3002 RMK AO2
WSHFT 09 SLP085 $
KPUB 141137Z 1412/1512 24008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 1420/1501
VRB20G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM150200 26008KT P6SM SCT200
FM150400 33010KT P6SM SCT200
FM151000 36012G22KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KPUB 141653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP068
T03000094
METAR KPUB 141553Z 30003KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP065
T02670106
METAR KPUB 141453Z 24003KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP065 T02500117
53007
METAR KVTP 141655Z AUTO 25017G23KT 10SM 13/M16 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141635Z AUTO 25022G31KT 10SM SCT014 13/M15 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 141615Z AUTO 25022G30KT 10SM SCT014 SCT019 SCT026 13/M12
A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 141654Z AUTO 25016G30KT 10SM BKN120 24/08 A3008 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25030/1621 SLP093 T02440083
METAR KTAD 141554Z AUTO 25014G25KT 10SM FEW120 24/09 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP097 T02440089
METAR KTAD 141454Z AUTO 24012G22KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02560089 51005
METAR KLHX 141653Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM FEW110 28/13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP067
T02830128
METAR KLHX 141553Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM FEW100 SCT120 27/13 A2993 RMK AO2
RAB37E47 SLP069 P0000 T02720133
METAR KLHX 141453Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM SCT110 26/13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP064
T02610128 50004
METAR KLAA 141653Z AUTO 22015KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP070
T02890144
METAR KLAA 141553Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM FEW038 SCT110 27/15 A2989 RMK AO2
PK WND 21027/1513 SLP070 T02720150 $
METAR KLAA 141453Z AUTO 21016G23KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP069
T02670139 51007 $
METAR KSPD 141656Z AUTO 22019G30KT 32/13 A2998 RMK AO1 PK WND 22030/1603
SLP075 T03220133
METAR KSPD 141556Z AUTO 21019G31KT 31/14 A2998 RMK AO1 PK WND 21031/1555
SLP073 T03110139
METAR KSPD 141456Z AUTO 21018G30KT 28/14 A2998 RMK AO1 PK WND 20033/1433
SLP082 T02780144 58001
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/14/2026
Burlington - 06:29:47 MDT / 18:59:24 MDT
Pueblo - 06:39:37 MDT / 19:08:20 MDT
Lamar - 06:31:41 MDT / 19:00:15 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/14/26 17:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
27000 FT MSL...222/025
25000 FT MSL...219/027
24000 FT MSL...220/029
23000 FT MSL...220/026
22000 FT MSL...232/032
21000 FT MSL...235/033
20000 FT MSL...233/030
19300 FT MSL...212/016
19000 FT MSL...240/029
18000 FT MSL...248/032
17000 FT MSL...250/029
16000 FT MSL...256/033
15000 FT MSL...261/032
14000 FT MSL...260/032
13000 FT MSL...262/029
12000 FT MSL...277/025
11000 FT MSL...274/023
10000 FT MSL...270/022
9700 FT MSL...284/025
9000 FT MSL...271/020
8600 FT MSL...265/024
8000 FT MSL...260/017
7700 FT MSL...257/019
7100 FT MSL...250/018
7000 FT MSL...253/017
6400 FT MSL...250/019
6000 FT MSL...258/015
5900 FT MSL...269/013
5700 FT MSL...266/013
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1137 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 537 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
KCOS, KPUB, and KALS: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24
hours. An active weather pattern will bring dynamic winds and
thunderstorms chances to all three TAF sites. Winds will remain
around 10 knots through this morning, and increase this afternoon,
especially for KALS. Then this evening, a cold front will start to
push southward, bringing a quick increase and northerly shift in
winds for KCOS and KPUB. Along with that, showers and storms are
anticipated to be around through late afternoon to early evening
today, with showers already ongoing within the San Luis Valley
around KALS. Greatest hazards from any shower and storm will be
gusty outflow winds and lightning. Otherwise, mid to high level
cloud decks will be in place through this TAF period.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 141653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02110044
METAR KCAG 141553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01890033
METAR KCAG 141453Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM BKN060 OVC090 17/03 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP120 T01670033 51030
METAR KHDN 141656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02000050
METAR KHDN 141556Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP115 T01720039
METAR KHDN 141456Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM SCT055 17/04 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE SLP117 60000 T01670039 51029
METAR KSBS 141655Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM SCT055 20/05 A3012 RMK AO1
T01970050
METAR KSBS 141635Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3012 RMK AO1
T01860045
METAR KSBS 141615Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT060 18/04 A3012 RMK AO1
T01830040
METAR KC07 141655Z AUTO 10SM SCT006 OVC010 08/08 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141635Z AUTO 10SM BKN007 OVC012 07/07 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 141615Z AUTO 10SM SCT009 BKN018 OVC050 08/08 A3035 RMK
AO2
METAR K33V 141655Z AUTO 21014G18KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3019 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 141635Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM SCT007 SCT016 SCT022 15/10 A3019
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 141615Z AUTO 25015G23KT 7SM SCT007 SCT014 SCT019 15/08 A3020
RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 141653Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02330083
METAR KEEO 141553Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02170083
METAR KEEO 141453Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM BKN055 21/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02060089 53017
METAR K20V 141655Z AUTO 23012G21KT 184V254 10SM CLR 20/10 A3016 RMK AO2
P0001 LTG DSNT SW
METAR K20V 141635Z AUTO 24007KT 214V284 10SM CLR 20/11 A3016 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR K20V 141615Z AUTO 24009G16KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3016 RMK AO2 P0001
LTG DSNT SW
METAR KGNB 141655Z AUTO 23012G18KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW T01840086
METAR KGNB 141635Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3024 RMK AO2
T01750103
METAR KGNB 141615Z AUTO 30006KT 260V320 10SM CLR 16/11 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW T01640109
METAR K0CO 141655Z AUTO 28027G39KT 10SM SCT009 SCT016 BKN030 05/03 A3046
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 141635Z AUTO 28022G32KT 7SM -DZ SCT010 BKN017 OVC043 04/04
A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 141615Z AUTO 29026G39KT 10SM SCT012 SCT019 BKN039 05/03 A3045
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 141655Z AUTO 28015G23KT 10SM VCTS BKN025 BKN037 09/04 A3036
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
METAR KC99 141636Z AUTO 27010G25KT 10SM BKN026 BKN035 BKN042 09/04 A3036
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 141615Z AUTO 26010G23KT 10SM SCT026 SCT033 09/04 A3036 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW
KGJT 141120Z 1412/1512 11007KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN140 PROB30
1412/1416 -TSRA BKN070CB
FM141600 14008KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN110 PROB30 1416/1419
-SHRA BKN050
FM141900 26009KT P6SM VCSH FEW090 SCT110 PROB30 1419/1424
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM150000 14012KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1500/1504
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM150600 09009KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1506/1512
-SHRA BKN070
METAR KGJT 141653Z 12011KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP084
T02670122
METAR KGJT 141553Z 13005KT 10SM OVC110 25/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP085
T02500122
METAR KGJT 141453Z 13006KT 10SM SCT110 24/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02440122 51014
KRIL 141120Z 1412/1512 14004KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140 PROB30
1412/1418 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM141800 28006KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN100 PROB30 1418/1420
-TSRA BKN045CB BKN050
FM142000 28011G22KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN110 PROB30 1420/1502
-TSRA SCT060CB BKN090
FM150200 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1502/1508
-SHRA BKN070
METAR KRIL 141653Z AUTO 25015G21KT 10SM -RA FEW070 BKN100 23/12 A3004
RMK AO2 RAB48 SLP104 P0000 T02330122
METAR KRIL 141553Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM BKN110 20/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02000150
METAR KRIL 141453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM FEW070 FEW090 18/14 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP106 60001 T01830139 51012
METAR K5SM 141649Z AUTO 10SM BKN016 BKN020 OVC090 12/07 A3042 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 141637Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 SCT020 BKN030 12/06 A3042 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S AND SW
METAR K5SM 141435Z AUTO 10SM VCTS OVC005 09/07 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
AND SW
KEGE 141120Z 1412/1512 00000KT P6SM -SHRA BKN070 WS020/23030KT
PROB30 1412/1414 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM141400 15007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1414/1419
-SHRA SCT040 BKN060
FM141900 24013G21KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 SCT110 PROB30 1421/1503
-TSRA SCT060CB BKN080
FM150300 14007KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT110 PROB30 1503/1509
-SHRA BKN070
METAR KEGE 141656Z 13003KT 10SM FEW050 BKN100 19/14 A3015 RMK AO2 RAE17
SLP133 P0001 T01940139
METAR KEGE 141556Z 10004KT 10SM -RA BKN050 BKN060 BKN090 16/14 A3015 RMK
AO2 RAB44 SLP140 P0000 T01610139
METAR KEGE 141456Z 10SM SCT048 14/13 A3014 RMK AO2 RAE00 SLP138 P0000
60013 T01440133 53015
KASE 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 OVC080
WS020/24035KT PROB30 1412/1414 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM141400 19005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 1414/1420
-TSRA BKN040CB BKN050
FM142000 24009KT P6SM VCTS SCT060CB BKN080 PROB30 1420/1424
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM150000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 BKN130
FM150600 18007KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN090 PROB30 1506/1511
-SHRA BKN050 BKN060
METAR KASE 141653Z 15010G19KT 10SM FEW050 SCT070 OVC090 14/12 A3023 RMK
AO2 RAE13 SLP116 P0000 T01390117
METAR KASE 141553Z COR 14009KT 10SM RA FEW041 BKN055 OVC080 13/11 A3022
RMK AO2 RAB01E15B34 SLP123 P0003 T01330111
METAR KASE 141553Z 14009KT 7SM RA FEW041 BKN055 OVC080 13/11 A3022 RMK
AO2 RAB01E15B34 SLP123 P0003 T01330111
METAR KCCU 141655Z AUTO 22008G19KT 180V260 10SM SCT026 BKN035 OVC047
06/03 A3050 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KCCU 141635Z AUTO 23012G18KT 140V250 10SM SCT036 BKN047 BKN055
07/04 A3049 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KCCU 141615Z AUTO 22010G22KT 180V240 7SM SCT026 BKN036 OVC060
05/03 A3049 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KLXV 141653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW027 BKN049 OVC065 11/08
A3039 RMK AO2 SLP133 P0004 T01060078
METAR KLXV 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW050 SCT055 BKN070 09/08
A3038 RMK AO2 RAE28B50 SLP130 P0006 T00940083
SPECI KLXV 141507Z AUTO 30004KT 5SM -RA BR FEW009 BKN023 OVC038 09/08
A3039 RMK AO2 P0003 T00890083
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/14/2026
Rangely - 06:55:28 MDT / 19:25:46 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:55:00 MDT / 19:24:25 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:47:28 MDT / 19:18:06 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/14/26 16:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...247/041
19000 FT MSL...240/035
19000 FT MSL...241/036
18000 FT MSL...254/037
17100 FT MSL...242/034
17000 FT MSL...243/033
16000 FT MSL...243/033
15500 FT MSL...245/032
15000 FT MSL...245/030
14400 FT MSL...247/027
14000 FT MSL...247/027
13300 FT MSL...256/023
13000 FT MSL...261/023
12400 FT MSL...260/021
12000 FT MSL...258/019
11800 FT MSL...254/020
11000 FT MSL...255/019
11000 FT MSL...264/020
10400 FT MSL...271/018
10200 FT MSL...258/017
10100 FT MSL...276/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 520 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Showers and embedded thunderstorms will continue to lift across
much of western Colorado through sunrise. Gusty winds and brief
moderate rainfall could temporarily impact a terminal with MVFR
a low probability if the right storm moves through. This
activity will linger through tomorrow evening with the best
focus south of highway 40 with the highest probability along and
south of highway 50 tomorrow. IlS break points may be met in
these areas with a low probability MVFR. However VFR remains
the prevailing condition in this forecast for the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 141655Z AUTO 11005KT 7SM VCTS CLR 24/13 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E AND S T02390131
METAR KAJZ 141635Z AUTO 11008KT 7SM CLR 23/13 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
AND S T02320129
METAR KAJZ 141615Z AUTO 09005KT 7SM CLR 22/13 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
AND S T02220126
KMTJ 141120Z 1412/1512 13006KT P6SM VCSH FEW110 BKN150 PROB30
1412/1418 -TSRA BKN060CB
FM141800 28008KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN070 PROB30 1418/1424
VRB17G29KT -TSRA BKN045CB BKN050
FM150000 20006KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 BKN110 PROB30 1500/1506
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
FM150600 15007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1506/1511
-SHRA BKN070
METAR KMTJ 141653Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 20/15 A3014 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT ALQDS SLP131 T02000150
SPECI KMTJ 141621Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM BKN075 OVC090 17/14 A3014 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E T01720139
METAR KMTJ 141553Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM VCTS OVC075 17/13 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE-SE RAB00E45 SLP132 P0001 T01720133
METAR KGUC 141656Z AUTO 09005KT 8SM -RA BKN048 BKN060 OVC075 13/11 A3030
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW SLP186 P0003 T01330111 $
SPECI KGUC 141616Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM -RA FEW030 SCT050 BKN065 13/11
A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW P0003 $
METAR KGUC 141556Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM RA FEW030 BKN049 OVC070 13/10
A3029 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5 LTG DSNT W AND NW SLP183 P0004
T01280100 $
METAR K7BM 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS SCT037 SCT045 BKN050 12/07
A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W
METAR K7BM 141635Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM SCT055 SCT080 12/06 A3036 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S AND SW
METAR K7BM 141615Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM -RA SCT036 BKN055 BKN080 11/06
A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W
METAR KAEJ 141655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM VCTS SCT070 SCT120 17/07 A3026 RMK
AO2 T01700070
METAR KAEJ 141635Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM SCT120 16/08 A3025 RMK AO2
T01590075
METAR KAEJ 141615Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
T01570089
METAR KANK 141655Z AUTO 27011G15KT 10SM FEW140 BKN160 BKN190 19/07 A3021
RMK AO2 PK WND 24026/1552 RAB1553E1603 P0000 T01940069 $
METAR KANK 141635Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM SCT150 BKN170 18/07 A3021 RMK AO2
PK WND 24026/1552 RAB1553E1603 P0000 T01830070 $
METAR KANK 141615Z AUTO 25011G17KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 17/07 A3021 RMK
AO2 PK WND 24026/1552 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAB1553E1603 P0000
T01740066 $
METAR KMYP 141655Z AUTO 26027G37KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 05/05 A3060 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 141635Z AUTO 27029G34KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 05/05 A3060 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 141615Z AUTO 29026G33KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 05/05 A3065 RMK
AO2
METAR KAIB 141655Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM OVC075 21/15 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S T02140147
METAR KAIB 141635Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM BKN070 OVC100 21/15 A3011 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S AND SW T02120150
METAR KAIB 141615Z AUTO 15005KT 9SM OVC075 21/16 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E T02070157
KTEX 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB04KT P6SM VCTS SCT035 BKN045CB OVC050
PROB30 1412/1418 4SM -TSRA BR BKN030 BKN040CB
FM141800 19007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT035 BKN060 PROB30 1418/1424
3SM
-TSRA BR SCT025CB BKN035
FM150000 24007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30
1500/1506
-TSRA BKN040CB BKN050
FM150600 15006KT P6SM FEW045 BKN080 PROB30 1506/1512
-SHRA
BKN050
METAR KTEX 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM +RA BKN033 OVC040 11/10 A3038 RMK
AO2 P0003
METAR KTEX 141635Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT027 BKN036 OVC042 10/10 A3038
RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 141615Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM BKN029 OVC039 11/11 A3038 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 141655Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM VCTS BKN080 BKN110 19/07 A3030 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR K04V 141635Z AUTO 31013G18KT 10SM SCT110 20/07 A3030 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 141615Z AUTO 30013G16KT 10SM SCT075 SCT085 BKN110 19/07 A3030
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S THRU NW PWINO
METAR KCEZ 141653Z AUTO 20017G23KT 10SM FEW047 SCT055 25/13 A3014 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE SLP118 T02500133
SPECI KCEZ 141645Z AUTO 20014G24KT 10SM FEW060 25/13 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N-E T02500128
SPECI KCEZ 141630Z AUTO 19016G22KT 10SM VCTS FEW055 25/13 A3015 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N AND E T02500128
KDRO 141120Z 1412/1512 00000KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 PROB30 1412/1418
-TSRA SCT040CB BKN050
FM141800 28007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN090 PROB30 1418/1424
VRB17G29KT -TSRA BKN040CB BKN060
FM150000 13009KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN100 PROB30 1500/1506
-TSRA SCT030 BKN050CB
FM150600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN100 PROB30 1506/1510
-SHRA SCT030 BKN050
METAR KDRO 141653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW036 SCT047 20/13 A3022 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SE SLP156 T02000133
METAR KDRO 141553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT039 18/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01830128
METAR KDRO 141453Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW043 SCT050 BKN080 16/13 A3022
RMK AO2 SLP155 T01560128 51006
METAR KPSO 141655Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM BKN032 BKN041 OVC065 16/13 A3031
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND NW P0003
METAR KPSO 141635Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM -RA SCT035 BKN050 OVC065 15/13
A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR KPSO 141615Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT037 BKN046 OVC070 15/13 A3032
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 141655Z AUTO 24018G25KT M1/4SM VCTS OVC002 07/07 A3056 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W P0001
METAR KCPW 141635Z AUTO 25014G27KT M1/4SM OVC002 06/06 A3056 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S P0001 PWINO
METAR KCPW 141615Z AUTO 23018G29KT 210V270 M1/4SM VCTS OVC002 07/07
A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND NW
KALS 141137Z 1412/1512 19010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 1412/1417
19012G22KT -SHRA
FM141700 23015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 1418/1424
VRB20G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM150000 20009KT P6SM SCT060 SCT080
FM150200 18005KT P6SM SCT100
FM150600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 141652Z AUTO 10SM FEW110 21/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02060122
METAR KALS 141552Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 19/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01890122
METAR KALS 141452Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 18/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP139 T01780111
50006
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/14/2026
Vail - 06:45:59 MDT / 19:15:53 MDT
Durango - 06:53:02 MDT / 19:20:56 MDT
Alamosa - 06:44:58 MDT / 19:13:01 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/14/26 16:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...247/041
19000 FT MSL...240/035
19000 FT MSL...241/036
18000 FT MSL...254/037
17100 FT MSL...242/034
17000 FT MSL...243/033
16000 FT MSL...243/033
15500 FT MSL...245/032
15000 FT MSL...245/030
14400 FT MSL...247/027
14000 FT MSL...247/027
13300 FT MSL...256/023
13000 FT MSL...261/023
12400 FT MSL...260/021
12000 FT MSL...258/019
11800 FT MSL...254/020
11000 FT MSL...255/019
11000 FT MSL...264/020
10400 FT MSL...271/018
10200 FT MSL...258/017
10100 FT MSL...276/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 520 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Showers and embedded thunderstorms will continue to lift across
much of western Colorado through sunrise. Gusty winds and brief
moderate rainfall could temporarily impact a terminal with MVFR
a low probability if the right storm moves through. This
activity will linger through tomorrow evening with the best
focus south of highway 40 with the highest probability along and
south of highway 50 tomorrow. IlS break points may be met in
these areas with a low probability MVFR. However VFR remains
the prevailing condition in this forecast for the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080
FM142000 22010KT P6SM VCTS BKN070CB PROB30 1420/1502
VRB25G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM150200 22006KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KPGA 141653Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02670156
METAR KPGA 141553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 26/16 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP093
T02560161
METAR KPGA 141453Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02390161 53008
METAR KRQE 141653Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM -TSRA FEW040 SCT065 BKN075 18/16
A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB18E37B44 TSB23E38B40 SLP133
P0007 T01780156
SPECI KRQE 141646Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM -TSRA FEW027 BKN070 BKN090 18/16
A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W-NE RAB18E37B44 TSB23E38B40 P0007
T01830156
SPECI KRQE 141638Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM VCTS FEW023 SCT034 BKN046 18/16
A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW-NW RAB18E37 TSB23E38 P0007
T01780161
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1043 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION...Monday 14/12Z through Tuesday 15/12Z...Mainly VFR, but
MVFR conditions possible near heavier thunderstorms. Expect
scattered showers and thunderstorms to move across the area this
morning, with another round of showers and thunderstorms
developing after 18-21Z. Best storm chances this afternoon will
be east of Interstate 17 and US-89. Storms could persist into the
nighttime hours. Daytime winds S-SW 10-15kts, gusts 20-25kts.
Light and variable or terrain driven overnight. Gusty and erratic
winds near and ahead of thunderstorms.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 15/12Z through Thursday 17/12Z...VFR conditions
with MVFR conditions possible near heavier thunderstorms.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop each
afternoon after 18Z. Some isolated showers are thunderstorms are
possible into the nighttime hours. Gusty and erratic winds near
and ahead of thunderstorms. Outside of thunderstorms, daytime
winds S-SW 10-15kts, gusts to 20kts. Light and variable or terrain
driven overnight.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 141504Z 1415/1518 33009KT P6SM SKC
FM150500 15005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 141654Z 33008KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01781028 $
METAR KSLC 141554Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01611011 $
METAR KSLC 141454Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01441011 53014 $
KVEL 141120Z 1412/1512 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140
FM141800 21006KT P6SM SKC
FM142100 25013G27KT P6SM SKC
FM150200 28007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM150600 05008KT P6SM FEW160 FEW250
METAR KVEL 141653Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100
T02390028
METAR KVEL 141553Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02220039
METAR KVEL 141453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02000044 51015
METAR KPUC 141653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02390033
METAR KPUC 141553Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02280028
METAR KPUC 141453Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02110033 53009
KCNY 141120Z 1412/1512 22010KT P6SM SKC
FM141500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 FEW180
FM141800 24010G18KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM150200 14009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT230
FM150500 06009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120
METAR KCNY 141653Z AUTO 32008G19KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02890094
METAR KCNY 141553Z AUTO 26017KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02830089
METAR KCNY 141453Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP072
T02670111 51009
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0848 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 1025 PM MDT Sun Sep 13 2026...
KSLC...Northwest winds with VFR conditions will prevail through
Monday. These winds will remain gusty through roughly 08Z as a
cold front continues to push through the area. These gusts will
diminish overnight, with winds remaining northwesterly through the
day Monday.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail at
all TAF sites through the valid period. A cold front crossing
northern Utah will switch winds to the northwest as it pushes
through the area overnight. These winds will gust in excess of 20
kts at times before diminishing overnight. Lighter winds are
expected across northern terminals Monday, while gusty southwest
winds develop once again at KCDC and KSGU.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 141133Z 1412/1512 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM141700 26012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM150100 28010KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 141653Z AUTO 25014G24KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01331061 $
METAR KEVW 141553Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01111017 $
METAR KEVW 141453Z AUTO 26008KT CLR 09/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
T00891022 51014 $
KRKS 141120Z 1412/1512 29009KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM141300 28014G20KT P6SM SKC
FM141800 27020G32KT P6SM SKC
FM150130 29010KT P6SM SKC
FM150500 05007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 141654Z AUTO 24016G26KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
25026/1650 SLP132 T01441022
METAR KRKS 141554Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01281006
METAR KRKS 141454Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01110006 51016
KRWL 141143Z 1412/1512 24020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM141300 25025G35KT P6SM SKC
FM150000 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM150300 36007KT P6SM FEW200
FM150600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRWL 141653Z AUTO 24023G34KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
23038/1633 SLP102 T01560017
METAR KRWL 141553Z AUTO 24020G32KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
25036/1510 SLP094 T01440022
METAR KRWL 141453Z AUTO 24018G34KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
23034/1449 SLP091 T01280028 53011
KLAR 141143Z 1412/1512 21011KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100
FM141300 24016G25KT P6SM BKN080
FM141600 27020G30KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM150200 35010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM150600 09008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KLAR 141653Z AUTO 26017G25KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
25029/1618 SLP064 T02000061
METAR KLAR 141553Z AUTO 25017G27KT 10SM SCT100 18/06 A3006 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25027/1544 SLP071 T01780061
METAR KLAR 141453Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP061
60000 T01670056 53010
KCYS 141143Z 1412/1512 27008KT 6SM BR VCSH SCT008 BKN035
FM141500 26015G25KT P6SM SCT100
FM150100 34010KT P6SM BKN200
FM150600 36015G22KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCYS 141653Z 26010KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP079
T02110072
METAR KCYS 141553Z 30007KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01940078
METAR KCYS 141453Z 31013KT 10SM SCT100 20/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP064
T02000094 53018
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/14/26 17:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
32000 FT MSL...242/067
28000 FT MSL...212/047
27000 FT MSL...214/045
26000 FT MSL...222/043
14000 FT MSL...251/033
13000 FT MSL...273/047
12000 FT MSL...269/038
11700 FT MSL...266/041
11000 FT MSL...266/035
10500 FT MSL...261/033
10000 FT MSL...271/036
9500 FT MSL...279/032
9000 FT MSL...276/031
8600 FT MSL...279/026
8000 FT MSL...275/026
7900 FT MSL...289/024
7000 FT MSL...291/022
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 429 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period. And
light showers should end shortly after sunrise. The main concern
today will be wind, which will be gusty at most TAF sites. The
strongest wind is expected to be in vicinity of KCOD, KCPR, KRKS
and KRIW where gusts to over 25 knots will be likely at times
through the day. All locations could see gusts of 15 to 20 knots
though, especially at the in the afternoon. Wind should decrease
tonight after sunset as the atmosphere decouples.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1148 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 544 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Lingering showers, storms, and low clouds will continue to
promote a mixture of all flight categories for all sites except
for KRWL/KLAR over the next few hours. But these should be
clearing and lifting as stronger winds from the SW to W move
across the region and continue to turn more NW`ly into the later
hours before becoming N`ly to NE`ly overnight. Widespread gusts
of 20-35 knots expected, but locally stronger gusts of 40+ knots
possible, primarily impacting KRWL for the highest speeds. While
winds should weaken into the evening hours, some stronger speeds
10-20 knots could impact KCYS/KSNY/KAIA overnight. CIGs will
lift through the day and clear, with mid to high level clouds or
SKC by tonight.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 141655Z AUTO 31015G20KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A2993 RMK AO2
T02530051
METAR KIBM 141635Z AUTO 31016G27KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A2993 RMK AO2
T02560057
METAR KIBM 141615Z AUTO 31018G25KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A2992 RMK AO2
T02610073
KSNY 141143Z 1412/1512 17010KT 5SM BR OVC004
FM141400 26010G18KT P6SM FEW010 BKN050
FM141600 28018G28KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
FM150000 36008KT P6SM BKN200
FM150800 03012G18KT P6SM OVC200
METAR KSNY 141653Z AUTO 32018G28KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
30029/1638 SLP055 T02830111
METAR KSNY 141553Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP058
T02280178
METAR KSNY 141453Z AUTO 23004KT 7SM FEW095 SCT120 19/18 A2983 RMK AO2
SLP059 T01890178 55000
METAR KOGA 141655Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2982 RMK AO2
T02420193
METAR KOGA 141635Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A2981 RMK AO2
T02380194
METAR KOGA 141615Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A2980 RMK AO2
T02320190
METAR KIML 141653Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02940133
METAR KIML 141553Z AUTO 24010G20KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP057
T02830133
METAR KIML 141453Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP053
T02610133 53001
KMCK 141125Z 1412/1512 16012KT P6SM SCT025 WS015/21050KT
FM141400 20018G28KT P6SM OVC130
FM141600 23014G24KT P6SM BKN130
FM141900 26009KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1423/1504 4SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM151100 04015G25KT P6SM BKN015
METAR KMCK 141653Z AUTO 22011G20KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP053
T03000167
METAR KMCK 141553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/17 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP053
T02890172
METAR KMCK 141453Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP056
T02500167 57010
North Platte (KLNX) 09/14/26 17:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...230/054
28000 FT MSL...231/050
26000 FT MSL...225/044
25000 FT MSL...233/044
24600 FT MSL...238/042
24000 FT MSL...231/042
22000 FT MSL...229/045
20500 FT MSL...228/044
20000 FT MSL...228/043
19000 FT MSL...232/042
18000 FT MSL...237/037
17000 FT MSL...241/034
16900 FT MSL...241/034
16000 FT MSL...244/033
15000 FT MSL...247/034
14200 FT MSL...249/033
14000 FT MSL...251/035
13000 FT MSL...258/033
12000 FT MSL...263/026
12000 FT MSL...262/026
11000 FT MSL...273/025
10100 FT MSL...278/028
10000 FT MSL...281/030
9000 FT MSL...287/032
8700 FT MSL...289/033
8000 FT MSL...289/033
7500 FT MSL...286/030
7000 FT MSL...287/028
6500 FT MSL...287/027
6000 FT MSL...283/020
5400 FT MSL...274/018
5000 FT MSL...232/019
4800 FT MSL...240/018
4100 FT MSL...220/017
4000 FT MSL...213/017
3700 FT MSL...211/016
3400 FT MSL...208/015
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1155 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 640 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026
LLWS will be possible through mid morning across southwest
Nebraska including KLBF terminal with gust up to 45kts. Lower
cigs will remain through mid morning with MVFR conditions, could
potentially see IFR conditions should patchy fog develop this
morning. VFR conditions will return by this afternoon across all
of western and north central Nebraska with breezy northwest
winds around 15 kt and gusts around 25 kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 141123Z 1412/1512 18016G25KT P6SM BKN250 WS013/21055KT
FM141400 21023G33KT P6SM BKN120
FM141800 24015G25KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1421/1424 4SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM150300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN120
FM151100 04015G25KT P6SM BKN015
METAR KGLD 141653Z AUTO 20013G23KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
20026/1636 SLP058 T03000133
METAR KGLD 141553Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP060
T02720139
METAR KGLD 141453Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP058
T02560144 55003
KGCK 141120Z 1412/1512 20015G25KT P6SM BKN200
FM141500 20025G35KT P6SM SCT200
FM150000 19015G25KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 141654Z 20025G35KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
20037/1642 SLP076 T03390161
METAR KGCK 141554Z 20021G31KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
20036/1512 SLP079 T03330167
METAR KGCK 141454Z 22021G33KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
21035/1419 SLP080 T03000167 58001
METAR KLBL 141656Z AUTO 21024G30KT 10SM CLR 32/17 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
21031/1615 SLP105 T03170172 PNO $
METAR KLBL 141556Z AUTO 21024G29KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
22030/1518 SLP109 T03110178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 141456Z AUTO 21021G27KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/1454 SLP109 6//// T02940183 50001 PNO $
METAR KEHA 141655Z AUTO 21022G31KT 10SM OVC002 31/17 A3000 RMK AO2
T03140175
METAR KEHA 141635Z AUTO 20023G29KT 10SM OVC002 31/18 A3000 RMK AO2
T03110176
METAR KEHA 141615Z AUTO 21024G30KT 10SM OVC002 30/17 A3000 RMK AO2
T03050175
Goodland (KGLD) 09/14/26 16:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...227/036
25000 FT MSL...239/037
24000 FT MSL...239/037
22000 FT MSL...239/035
20000 FT MSL...237/032
19000 FT MSL...237/030
18000 FT MSL...236/031
17000 FT MSL...234/031
16000 FT MSL...233/030
15000 FT MSL...231/031
14800 FT MSL...232/031
14000 FT MSL...236/029
13000 FT MSL...237/029
12600 FT MSL...233/030
12000 FT MSL...235/030
11000 FT MSL...231/030
10700 FT MSL...231/031
10000 FT MSL...235/033
9100 FT MSL...235/033
9000 FT MSL...250/032
8100 FT MSL...241/033
8000 FT MSL...249/034
7000 FT MSL...249/035
7000 FT MSL...249/035
6000 FT MSL...244/035
6000 FT MSL...245/034
5400 FT MSL...237/031
5000 FT MSL...229/026
4700 FT MSL...227/023
4300 FT MSL...223/022
4000 FT MSL...219/021
4000 FT MSL...217/020
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/14/26 16:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...233/026
13900 FT MSL...213/022
13000 FT MSL...235/028
12000 FT MSL...227/030
11700 FT MSL...223/029
11000 FT MSL...222/031
10000 FT MSL...225/031
9800 FT MSL...226/031
9000 FT MSL...227/032
8200 FT MSL...219/033
8000 FT MSL...220/034
7100 FT MSL...212/037
7000 FT MSL...213/037
6000 FT MSL...210/034
6000 FT MSL...210/034
5100 FT MSL...209/031
5000 FT MSL...210/031
4400 FT MSL...208/030
4000 FT MSL...210/029
3800 FT MSL...207/029
3200 FT MSL...206/031
3000 FT MSL...206/029
3000 FT MSL...206/029
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1656 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1052 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and evening have a 30%
chance of impacting both KGLD and KMCK with brief gusty winds as
well as reduced visibility in rain. Towards early Tuesday
morning, a cold front will shift winds to the northeast as well
as bring a period of low clouds and perhaps some fog, mainly at
KGLD. Fog and low clouds are less certain at KMCK. The fog will
likely be transient and only last for a few hours immediately
behind the front, but the low clouds may persist through the
remainder of the TAF period.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1612 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1112 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Strong southwest winds will impact aviation operations at all
airports through 00z Tue, gusting 30-40 kts. VFR will continue
through this TAF period, with increasing midlevel clouds behind
a strong cold front Tuesday. Scattered thunderstorms are
expected along an EHA-GCK-HYS line by 00z Tue, with a primary
risk of outflow winds to near 50 kts. Included a VCTS/CB mention
at GCK/HYS for this expected activity, and kept DDC/LBL TAFs
dry. A strong cold frontal passage is expected daylight
Tuesday, with an abrupt northeast wind shift at the airports.
Northeast winds are expected to gust 25-28 kts behind the cold
front Tuesday, with lowering midlevel clouds.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 141124Z 1412/1512 20016KT P6SM FEW250
FM141600 21023G35KT P6SM SKC
FM142300 19017G29KT P6SM FEW110
FM150300 20010KT P6SM BKN150=
METAR KGUY 141653Z AUTO 21022G32KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
21038/1616 SLP084 T03220161
METAR KGUY 141553Z AUTO 21024G37KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
21037/1549 SLP087 T03060167
METAR KGUY 141453Z AUTO 22024G35KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
21036/1432 SLP085 T02890167 58002
KDHT 141124Z 1412/1512 20014KT P6SM FEW250
FM141600 21020G28KT P6SM FEW250
FM150000 19017G26KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1500/1503 4SM -TSRA
BKN080CB
FM150300 21013KT P6SM SCT150 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KDHT 141653Z AUTO 19019KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
20029/1554 SLP108 T02830172
METAR KDHT 141553Z AUTO 20022G28KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
21033/1522 SLPNO T02670178
METAR KDHT 141453Z AUTO 20019KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
19027/1437 SLP102 T02500178 58003
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 625 AM CDT Mon Sep 14 2026
VFR conditions are forecast to hold through the 12Z TAF period.
Strong winds, with gusts up to 35 kts, are expected at all sites
through most of the day. The wind direction will start from the
southwest, but may steadily become southerly by the late afternoon
and evening. A PROB30 has been added for KDHT due to persistent
thunderstorm chances at the terminal this evening. Mentions of
thunder may be included at KGUY with future packages, but
confidence remains too low to include them at this time.
Rangel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 141138Z 1412/1512 10008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110 PROB30 1416/1419
VRB12G20KT -SHRA BKN080
FM141900 25010KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN110
FM150000 09010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100
FM150500 08008KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060
METAR KFMN 141653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 OVC095 23/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02330144
METAR KFMN 141553Z 09005KT 10SM SCT055 BKN090 22/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02170150
METAR KFMN 141453Z 10006KT 10SM BKN070 19/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01940150 51006
METAR KLVS 141653Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM BKN100 24/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02440089 $
METAR KLVS 141553Z AUTO 19014G22KT 10SM 23/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02330089 $
METAR KLVS 141453Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM 22/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02170100 51001 $
METAR KRTN 141653Z AUTO 25016G27KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
27029/1624 SLP130 T02610089
METAR KRTN 141553Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02280117 $
METAR KRTN 141453Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01940117 53005 $
METAR KCAO 141655Z AUTO 21012G22KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
21028/1622 SLP104 T02940144
METAR KCAO 141555Z AUTO 21019G28KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
20029/1544 SLP105 T02720144
METAR KCAO 141455Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02440161 50001
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Monday, September 14, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 539 AM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Confidence on the timing and placement of SHRA/TS is low to
moderate today. A batch of scattered SHRA and isolated TS in the
RGV before sunrise is expected to dissipate thru 10AM. A second
area of SHRA/TS may form over east-central AZ this morning then
move northeast across northwest NM thru early this afternoon. The
next batch of stronger storms may form near the Cont Divide early
this afternoon then shift northeast into the RGV and central mt
chain thru sunset. Some of this activity may produce brief MVFR
cigs/vsbys with heavy rainfall, small hail, and wind gusts >35KT.
Scattered SHRA and isolated TS may continue all night in central
and western NM but confidence is low. There is a low chance for
MVFR cigs around the northern and western NM by sunrise Tuesday.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
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