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NZUS99 KBOU 150948
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0345 MDT Tuesday, September 15, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 150856Z AUTO 03016G29KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01501011 53035 $
METAR KFNL 150756Z AUTO 03020KT 10SM SCT120 17/04 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
03033/0736 SLP125 T01670039 $
METAR KFNL 150656Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM SCT120 20/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02000011 403000178 $
METAR KGXY 150856Z 01020G26KT 10SM SCT120 16/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
02027/0838 SLP156 T01561011 51034
METAR KGXY 150756Z 02018G26KT 10SM FEW120 17/04 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
02030/0729 SLP153 T01670044
METAR KGXY 150656Z 02008KT 10SM BKN120 21/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02110011 403330178
METAR KLMO 150935Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM -RA SCT065 OVC090 15/01 A3022 RMK
AO2 T01500005
METAR KLMO 150915Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM SCT065 BKN100 BKN110 15/01 A3021
RMK AO2 T01540007
METAR KLMO 150855Z AUTO 04006KT 7SM SCT065 SCT110 16/04 A3019 RMK AO2
60001 T01560043
METAR KBDU 150935Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 14/05 A3021 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 150915Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM -RA SCT070 OVC090 13/06 A3020 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 150855Z AUTO 04011G17KT 5SM RA SCT016 BKN065 OVC080 15/06
A3018 RMK AO2 P0004
METAR KEIK 150935Z AUTO 36010G15KT 10SM FEW065 BKN100 16/00 A3018 RMK
AO2 T01580003 $
METAR KEIK 150915Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT060 BKN100 16/03 A3017 RMK AO2
T01630027 $
METAR KEIK 150855Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM SCT065 BKN110 18/04 A3014 RMK AO2
T01750035 53042 $
KBJC 150859Z 1509/1606 01012G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN080
FM151100 34008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060
TEMPO 1512/1516 BKN020
FM151600 08006KT P6SM SCT025 SCT080 BKN120
FM151900 10010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1521/1602 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 31009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
METAR KBJC 150935Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 16/02 A3022 RMK
AO2
METAR KBJC 150915Z AUTO 01015G20KT 10SM BKN090 17/02 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 150855Z AUTO 02016G23KT 10SM SCT050 SCT055 OVC090 18/M01
A3019 RMK AO2
KDEN 150858Z 1509/1612 36017G25KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
TEMPO 1509/1512 BKN050
FM151200 36008KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080
TEMPO 1512/1514 BKN020
FM151400 01008KT P6SM BKN018 BKN120
FM151700 10010KT P6SM SCT025 SCT080 BKN120
FM152200 12015G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1602 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 16013G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160600 21009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160900 26007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
METAR KDEN 150853Z 35022G30KT 10SM SCT100 15/04 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
36034/0829 SLP129 T01500039 53035
SPECI KDEN 150835Z 36022G34KT 10SM BKN100 17/04 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
36034/0829 T01670039
METAR KDEN 150753Z 02012KT 10SM BKN100 20/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SHRA DSNT W
SLP102 T02000050
KBKF 150900Z 1509/1615 VRB06KT 9999 SCT080 QNH3013INS
BECMG 1509/1510 VRB06KT 9000 -RA FEW050 BKN070 QNH3012INS
BECMG 1513/1514 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT065 SCT095 QNH3019INS
BECMG 1520/1521 VRB06KT 9000 -SHRA SCT065 OVC100 QNH3023INS
BECMG 1601/1602 15010G20KT 9000 -RA FEW050 OVC100 QNH3020INS
BECMG 1608/1609 18010G20KT 9999 NSW FEW070 QNH3020INS
BECMG 1609/1610 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3019INS TX23/1523Z
TN11/1512Z
METAR KBKF 150558Z 00000KT 10SM SCT180 SCT220 20/05 A3003 RMK AO2A
SLP084 T01990052 10281 20199 50008
METAR KBKF 150658Z 26005KT 10SM SCT100 SCT160 19/06 A3004 RMK AO2A
SLP087 T01850057 403060183
METAR KBKF 150758Z 02008KT 10SM SCT100 SCT160 20/09 A3010 RMK AO2A
SLP104 T01980085
KAPA 150900Z 1509/1606 35013G21KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080
TEMPO 1509/1512 BKN050
FM151200 34009KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080 BKN120
TEMPO 1512/1516 BKN018
FM151600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020 SCT080 BKN120
FM151800 11008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM152200 12015G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1602 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160200 16013G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
METAR KAPA 150853Z 01010KT 10SM FEW050 BKN095 19/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01940028 53030
METAR KAPA 150753Z 32005KT 10SM SCT150 SCT220 19/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01890078
METAR KAPA 150653Z 20006KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 17/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01670078 403060167
METAR KMNH 150935Z AUTO 35010G16KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 150915Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 150855Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 150935Z AUTO 34019G25KT 10SM SCT016 BKN060 15/07 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 150915Z AUTO 34023G29KT 10SM SCT055 15/06 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 150855Z AUTO 34024G30KT 10SM SCT050 16/06 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 150935Z AUTO 35014G21KT 10SM SCT021 SCT075 15/13 A3007 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 150915Z AUTO 34014KT 10SM BKN018 BKN022 16/16 A3006 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 150855Z AUTO 33015G21KT 10SM SCT015 15/15 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 150853Z AUTO 35018G27KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND
01033/0839 WSHFT 0834 SLP109 T01610111 53020
METAR KAKO 150753Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01830094
METAR KAKO 150653Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM FEW120 18/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01780117 403110178
METAR KLIC 150855Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM FEW110 17/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01720111 53022
METAR KLIC 150755Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP072
T01780106
METAR KLIC 150655Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP066
T01890094 403280156
METAR KHEQ 150935Z AUTO 03015KT 10SM SCT120 16/13 A3003 RMK AO2
T01620129 $
METAR KHEQ 150915Z AUTO 03018G24KT 10SM FEW011 BKN120 17/14 A3001 RMK
AO2 T01650137 $
METAR KHEQ 150855Z AUTO 05021G24KT 9SM BKN120 17/15 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
04026/0838 T01700152 51022 $
METAR K2V6 150934Z AUTO 03015G19KT 10SM SCT120 17/13 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 150914Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM SCT120 17/10 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 150854Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM SCT120 18/09 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 150853Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP072
T01720139 53011 $
METAR KITR 150753Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP066
T02000139 $
METAR KITR 150653Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP056
T02060150 403500206 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Fort Collins - 06:41:23 MDT / 19:09:27 MDT
Denver - 06:41:17 MDT / 19:08:42 MDT
Sterling - 06:33:56 MDT / 19:02:05 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/15/26 09:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...237/025
28000 FT MSL...250/028
26000 FT MSL...287/039
25000 FT MSL...263/025
24000 FT MSL...296/035
20000 FT MSL...296/029
18000 FT MSL...266/024
17000 FT MSL...245/035
16000 FT MSL...248/030
15000 FT MSL...255/027
14500 FT MSL...283/009
14000 FT MSL...258/024
13000 FT MSL...241/010
12600 FT MSL...242/009
12000 FT MSL...315/019
11000 FT MSL...042/007
11000 FT MSL...010/018
10000 FT MSL...008/022
9900 FT MSL...350/019
9000 FT MSL...347/024
8800 FT MSL...349/026
8000 FT MSL...360/035
7900 FT MSL...360/034
7200 FT MSL...359/040
7000 FT MSL...355/041
6600 FT MSL...355/041
6100 FT MSL...340/036
6000 FT MSL...340/034
5900 FT MSL...339/033
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0828 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1130 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
An initial surge of north-northeast winds is currently pushing
southwest across the Denver area TAF sites. Another stronger
frontal surge is still advertised to arrive 08Z-09Z with gusty
north winds to 20-25 kts. Latest models support just enough low
level moisture for areas of stratus developing by daybreak, with
ceilings potentially in the 1500-2200 ft AGL range. While it may
not be widespread, we do have enough confidence for prevailing
MVFR at KDEN ~13Z to 17Z, and a 40% chance it develops by 11Z-12Z.
A little less certainty at KBJC and KAPA so we`ll maintain the
TEMPO there. Dissipation is expected 17Z-18Z, but that also
depends on extent of mid level cloud deck aloft. Otherwise,
easterly flow could keep the stratus deck persisting a couple
hours longer than that. For Tuesday afternoon and evening, VFR
conditions will persist with increasing E-SE winds with gusts to
20-25 kts at KDEN and KAPA. We`ll have a chance of light showers,
but given stability in the low levels we don`t see more than a 20%
chance of winds becoming VRB with those.
Winds will turn S-SW-W 06Z Wednesday and beyond. The threat of any
stratus redevelopment looks quite small (10% chance).
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 150935Z AUTO 29014G20KT 10SM DZ SCT040 BKN055 OVC085 09/03
A3053 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K4BM 150915Z AUTO 29012G21KT 10SM OVC085 10/02 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 150855Z AUTO 24007KT 200V260 10SM BKN085 OVC110 10/02 A3052
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW
METAR KAFF 150855Z 36014G19KT 10SM FEW120 SCT160 18/04 A3014 RMK AO2A
SLP098 T01800042 52015
METAR KAFF 150755Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT170 21/04 A3013 RMK AO2A
SLP092 T02070043
METAR KAFF 150655Z 35007G15KT 10SM OVC190 22/04 A3009 RMK AO2A SLP078
T02220043 403040177
KCOS 150520Z 1506/1606 01010KT P6SM SCT250
FM151000 36020G30KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM151600 15010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM152000 16014G24KT P6SM BKN050 OVC100
FM160100 14008KT P6SM OVC050
SPECI KCOS 150939Z 34021G30KT 10SM SCT170 20/05 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
34030/0938 T02000050
METAR KCOS 150854Z 31010KT 10SM SCT180 21/05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02060050 53012
METAR KCOS 150754Z 32007KT 10SM BKN180 20/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02000056
METAR KFLY 150935Z AUTO 36013G25KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3021 RMK AO2
T01770051
METAR KFLY 150915Z AUTO 35014G24KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3019 RMK AO2
T01820041
METAR KFLY 150855Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3018 RMK AO2
T01830040
KFCS 150400Z 1504/1610 33012G25KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3004INS
BECMG 1518/1519 16009G18KT 9999 BKN090 QNH3023INS
BECMG 1601/1602 16009KT 9999 OVC090 QNH3027INS TX23/1522Z
TN15/1510Z
METAR KFCS 150855Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02030059 52010 $
METAR KFCS 150755Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM BKN180 19/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01870052 $
METAR KFCS 150655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP092 T02070062 403060200 $
KPUB 150520Z 1506/1606 30008KT P6SM SCT250
FM151100 36025G35KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM151600 08009KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM152000 12012G22KT P6SM BKN060 OVC120
FM160100 10008KT P6SM OVC050
METAR KPUB 150853Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02000078
53010
METAR KPUB 150753Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01940072
METAR KPUB 150653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP069 T02170067
403330200
METAR KVTP 150935Z AUTO 26016KT 10SM SCT100 09/M18 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 150915Z AUTO 26016G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M22 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 150855Z AUTO 26016KT 10SM CLR 09/M20 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 150854Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01670072 53005
METAR KTAD 150754Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP081
T01890078
METAR KTAD 150654Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02110089 403110200
METAR KLHX 150853Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02060100 53008
METAR KLHX 150753Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02170111
METAR KLHX 150653Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP060
T02280111 403390217
METAR KLAA 150853Z AUTO 19015G22KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02220117 52009
METAR KLAA 150753Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM BKN120 21/13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02110133
METAR KLAA 150653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP066
T01830150 403280183
METAR KSPD 150856Z AUTO 20011KT 21/13 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP071 T02110133
51007
METAR KSPD 150756Z AUTO 20016G24KT 22/13 A2996 RMK AO1 SLP068
T02220133
METAR KSPD 150656Z AUTO 19015KT 23/12 A2996 RMK AO1 PK WND 14026/0557
SLP065 T02280117 403670228
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Burlington - 06:30:42 MDT / 18:57:46 MDT
Pueblo - 06:40:29 MDT / 19:06:45 MDT
Lamar - 06:32:33 MDT / 18:58:41 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/15/26 09:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...134/005
16000 FT MSL...328/034
15000 FT MSL...321/038
14200 FT MSL...321/035
14000 FT MSL...320/034
13000 FT MSL...335/030
12300 FT MSL...337/030
12000 FT MSL...340/029
11000 FT MSL...348/029
10800 FT MSL...347/030
10000 FT MSL...353/032
9700 FT MSL...354/032
9000 FT MSL...354/034
8600 FT MSL...356/037
8000 FT MSL...357/041
7700 FT MSL...357/042
7100 FT MSL...356/043
7000 FT MSL...356/045
6300 FT MSL...350/044
6000 FT MSL...353/049
5900 FT MSL...352/050
5700 FT MSL...353/048
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0716 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1051 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
A cold front will move across the eastern plains overnight,
bringing gusty north winds of 20-35kts to COS and PUB by 10-12Z.
Winds gradually become south to southeast 15-25kts through the
late morning and afternoon along with VFR cigs. Currently looks
too stable for convection at COS and PUB through the taf period,
though will need to watch for possible outflow boundaries from
mountain storms.
Clearing skies and light winds at ALS this evening could lead to
IFR fog developing early Tuesday morning, however, there is not
enough confidence to include more than VCFG at this time. Breezy
southerly winds develop aft 18Z with PROB30 for storms at the
terminal through the late afternoon and evening.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 150853Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM SCT110 09/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00941006 51007
METAR KCAG 150753Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM BKN110 08/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00830000
METAR KCAG 150653Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM BKN110 12/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01221044 402720089
METAR KHDN 150856Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM BKN110 12/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01171011 51005
METAR KHDN 150756Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW110 12/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01171033
METAR KHDN 150656Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN110 12/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01221056
METAR KSBS 150935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 09/01 A3021 RMK AO1
T00870010
METAR KSBS 150915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 09/02 A3020 RMK AO1
T00900022
METAR KSBS 150855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 09/02 A3020 RMK AO1
T00930020
METAR KC07 150935Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 SCT075 OVC085 08/02 A3044 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 150915Z AUTO 10SM BKN060 OVC080 08/01 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 150855Z AUTO 10SM BKN070 OVC080 08/01 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 150935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 05/00 A3029 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 150915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 05/00 A3029 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 150855Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT095 04/00 A3029 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 150853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 12/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01220067 50006
METAR KEEO 150753Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM OVC110 11/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01060039
METAR KEEO 150653Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM FEW100 11/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01060067 402610100
METAR K20V 150935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 150915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 09/07 A3026 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 150855Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM SCT080 BKN100 BKN120 10/07 A3025
RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 150935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 09/08 A3033 RMK AO2
T00910075
METAR KGNB 150915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT120 10/08 A3032 RMK AO2
T01010075
METAR KGNB 150855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 10/08 A3032 RMK AO2
T01000078
METAR K0CO 150935Z AUTO 15017G27KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3055 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 150915Z AUTO 16012G21KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3056 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 150855Z AUTO 12017G23KT 3/4SM -RA BKN002 BKN014 OVC022 02/02
A3055 RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V5
METAR KC99 150933Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM OVC009 05/05 A3048 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW P0001
METAR KC99 150913Z AUTO 23004KT 7SM SCT007 BKN010 OVC032 05/04 A3047 RMK
AO2 P0001
METAR KC99 150855Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT010 BKN034 OVC060 06/04 A3048
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
KGJT 150531Z 1506/1606 11012KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN100 PROB30
1506/1510 VRB15G29KT -SHRA BKN070
FM151500 13007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1516/1519
-SHRA BKN070
FM151900 22008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 13006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
SPECI KGJT 150909Z AUTO 11016KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
T01670133
METAR KGJT 150853Z AUTO 10018KT 10SM VCTS FEW045 17/14 A3008 RMK AO2 PK
WND 09026/0829 LTG DSNT E AND SE TSB38E53 SLP116 T01670139
50008
SPECI KGJT 150838Z AUTO 10017G26KT 10SM TS FEW043 BKN100 17/14 A3008 RMK
AO2 PK WND 09026/0829 TSB38 T01720139
KRIL 150531Z 1506/1606 06004KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 OVC100 PROB30
1506/1509 -TSRA BKN060CB
FM151200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN110 PROB30 1516/1518 -SHRA
BKN060
FM151800 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1520
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM152000 26012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1520/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 14007KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1602/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KRIL 150853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 16/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01560117 51008
METAR KRIL 150753Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM BKN110 16/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01560117
METAR KRIL 150653Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 16/12 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP133 T01560117 402940156
METAR K5SM 150935Z AUTO 10SM BKN050 06/05 A3046 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 150915Z AUTO 10SM SCT046 SCT060 SCT075 05/05 A3045 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 150855Z AUTO 10SM VCTS SCT002 BKN048 OVC070 06/05 A3045 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT S AND W
KEGE 150531Z 1506/1606 06005KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 OVC090 PROB30
1506/1510 VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM151000 VRB03KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1516/1518 -SHRA
BKN050
FM151800 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 23005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KEGE 150856Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM FEW075 13/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP161
60000 T01330128 50007
SPECI KEGE 150819Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW007 BKN075 13/13 A3023 RMK
AO2
METAR KEGE 150756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01390128
KASE 150531Z 1506/1606 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN140 PROB30
1506/1512 VRB15G28KT -TSRA SCT040CB BKN050
FM151200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1516/1518 -SHRA
BKN040
FM151800 20008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 17006KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KASE 150853Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM -RA SCT075 BKN090 OVC110 12/08
A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP132 P0000 60009 T01170078
51004
METAR KASE 150753Z AUTO 15016G33KT 10SM -RA SCT060 OVC090 12/08 A3026
RMK AO2 PK WND 16033/0750 WSHFT 0653 SLP134 P0007
T01220083
SPECI KASE 150713Z AUTO 17007G17KT 10SM -RA FEW042 SCT055 OVC070 12/09
A3029 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0653 P0003 T01170094
METAR KCCU 150935Z AUTO 17017G21KT 10SM OVC050 04/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 150915Z AUTO 17016G24KT 10SM SCT050 BKN060 OVC070 04/00 A3053
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 150855Z AUTO 16022KT 10SM SCT060 OVC070 03/01 A3051 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 150853Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM -RA BKN049 OVC070 07/05 A3044 RMK
AO2 SLP148 P0002 60005 T00720050 50011
METAR KLXV 150753Z AUTO 10SM -RA OVC046 08/05 A3046 RMK AO2 RAB15 SLP163
P0003 T00830050
METAR KLXV 150653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 07/05 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00720050 401670067
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Rangely - 06:56:25 MDT / 19:24:06 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:55:54 MDT / 19:22:48 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:48:25 MDT / 19:16:26 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/15/26 09:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...244/027
19000 FT MSL...249/019
19000 FT MSL...295/016
18000 FT MSL...240/022
17000 FT MSL...238/027
16000 FT MSL...245/028
15000 FT MSL...270/022
14400 FT MSL...288/023
14000 FT MSL...280/022
13400 FT MSL...297/021
13000 FT MSL...254/017
12400 FT MSL...310/017
12000 FT MSL...326/019
11700 FT MSL...317/015
11000 FT MSL...320/014
10200 FT MSL...333/008
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0539 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1139 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Cluster of showers and storms with moderate heavy rainfall rates
are moving through central portions of the CWA late this evening
with another batch of moving across the 4 Corners into the far
south. Will have plenty of PROB groups to cover this threat with
a low probability of MVFR conditions if the right cell moves
over the airfield. Active weather continues through the next 24
hours and beyond. PROB30 groups will be in most TAF sites by
tomorrow afternoon with this moist atmosphere in place. Gusty
outflow winds and showers impacting visibility will all be
threats.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 150935Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM RA BKN075 BKN080 16/13 A3015 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT S T01580131
METAR KAJZ 150915Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM RA BKN060 BKN075 15/14 A3015 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N T01500136
METAR KAJZ 150855Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM RA SCT060 OVC075 15/13 A3014 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E S AND NW 60026 T01530134
KMTJ 150531Z 1506/1606 15007KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30
1506/1508 VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN060CB BKN090
FM151500 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 PROB30 1516/1518 -SHRA
BKN060
FM151800 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 18007KT P6SM FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606 -TSRA
BKN080CB
METAR KMTJ 150853Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01330128 51010
METAR KMTJ 150753Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT070 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N AND NE SLP151 T01440133
METAR KMTJ 150653Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW110 15/13 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW-NE SLP141 T01500128 402500150
METAR KGUC 150856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 11/10 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW RAE43 SLP198 P0000 60005 T01110100 56000 $
SPECI KGUC 150808Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM -RA FEW026 OVC060 12/10 A3033 RMK
AO2 P0000 $
METAR KGUC 150756Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM -RA BKN024 BKN050 OVC065 12/11
A3032 RMK AO2 RAB37 SLP201 P0000 T01170106 $
METAR K7BM 150935Z AUTO 28011G17KT 10SM SCT090 10/04 A3042 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR K7BM 150915Z AUTO 27014G25KT 240V300 10SM -RA SCT049 OVC090 10/03
A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 150855Z AUTO 25017G24KT 10SM BKN049 BKN110 11/03 A3042 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W
METAR KAEJ 150935Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM OVC085 13/06 A3032 RMK AO2
T01300062
METAR KAEJ 150915Z AUTO 31011G16KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 13/07 A3031 RMK
AO2 T01300067
METAR KAEJ 150855Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM SCT110 13/07 A3032 RMK AO2
T01280073
METAR KANK 150935Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM OVC095 15/06 A3027 RMK AO2
T01480057 $
METAR KANK 150915Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM FEW075 OVC090 16/06 A3026 RMK AO2
T01580056 $
METAR KANK 150855Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN075 BKN090 OVC110 17/05 A3025
RMK AO2 T01660051 53007 $
METAR KMYP 150935Z AUTO 26004KT 1/4SM FG BKN001 OVC022 03/03 A3065 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 150915Z AUTO 30006KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3065 RMK AO2 VIS
M1/4V5
METAR KMYP 150855Z AUTO 28010KT 1/4SM -SN OVC001 03/03 A3065 RMK AO2 VIS
M1/4V5
METAR KAIB 150935Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
T01590125
METAR KAIB 150915Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2
T01550128
METAR KAIB 150855Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
AND S T01560129 53010
KTEX 150531Z 1506/1606 05003KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
FM151200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 PROB30 1516/1518 -SHRA
SCT040 BKN050
FM151800 22007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM160000 15006KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN110 PROB30 1600/1606
-SHRA BKN050
METAR KTEX 150935Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT065 SCT070 BKN120 11/08 A3036
RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 150915Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM SCT065 SCT120 11/07 A3037 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 150855Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 150935Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
PWINO
METAR K04V 150915Z AUTO 30011G14KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3034 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 150855Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
PWINO
SPECI KCEZ 150907Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM 15/11 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND
SE TSE01 T01500111 $
METAR KCEZ 150853Z AUTO 13008G20KT 10SM TS 14/12 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E-S RAEMM TSE01 PRESFR SLP136 P0020 60044 T01440122 50002
$
SPECI KCEZ 150848Z AUTO 13015KT TS 14/12 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E-S
RAEMM TSE01 PRESFR P0020 $
KDRO 150531Z 1506/1606 09003KT P6SM FEW080 BKN140 PROB30 1508/1512
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM151200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
FM152000 23006KT P6SM FEW040 SCT110 PROB30 1522/1601
VRB15G29KT -TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
FM160100 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN060CB
SPECI KDRO 150935Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM VCTS BKN048 OVC060 13/12 A3023 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W-N T01280117 $
METAR KDRO 150853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC046 12/12 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W AND NW SLP166 T01220117 53001 $
METAR KDRO 150753Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01220117 $
METAR KPSO 150935Z AUTO 07002KT 10SM SCT028 BKN034 10/10 A3032 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W
METAR KPSO 150915Z AUTO 35001KT 10SM BKN028 BKN036 OVC043 10/10 A3032
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 150855Z AUTO 31001KT 10SM BKN026 BKN032 BKN041 10/10 A3032
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 150935Z AUTO 23010KT M1/4SM VCTS OVC002 06/06 A3059 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W
METAR KCPW 150915Z AUTO 23007KT M1/4SM OVC002 06/06 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW PWINO
METAR KCPW 150855Z AUTO 23008KT M1/4SM OVC002 06/06 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W PWINO
KALS 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM151000 VRB04KT P6SM VCFG FEW002 SCT200
FM151500 16007KT P6SM SCT200
FM152000 20012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 PROB30 1522/1602
VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KALS 150852Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP173 T00780072
53008
METAR KALS 150752Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP167
T00890078
METAR KALS 150652Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167 T00890083
402390089
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Vail - 06:46:54 MDT / 19:14:14 MDT
Durango - 06:53:51 MDT / 19:19:24 MDT
Alamosa - 06:45:48 MDT / 19:11:29 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/15/26 09:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...244/027
19000 FT MSL...249/019
19000 FT MSL...295/016
18000 FT MSL...240/022
17000 FT MSL...238/027
16000 FT MSL...245/028
15000 FT MSL...270/022
14400 FT MSL...288/023
14000 FT MSL...280/022
13400 FT MSL...297/021
13000 FT MSL...254/017
12400 FT MSL...310/017
12000 FT MSL...326/019
11700 FT MSL...317/015
11000 FT MSL...320/014
10200 FT MSL...333/008
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0539 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1139 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Cluster of showers and storms with moderate heavy rainfall rates
are moving through central portions of the CWA late this evening
with another batch of moving across the 4 Corners into the far
south. Will have plenty of PROB groups to cover this threat with
a low probability of MVFR conditions if the right cell moves
over the airfield. Active weather continues through the next 24
hours and beyond. PROB30 groups will be in most TAF sites by
tomorrow afternoon with this moist atmosphere in place. Gusty
outflow winds and showers impacting visibility will all be
threats.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
FM151800 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1520/1524 VRB25G35KT 5SM
-TSRA OVC070CB
FM160200 18006KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KPGA 150853Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP084
T02500094 53008
METAR KPGA 150753Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP079
T02610083
METAR KPGA 150653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02720078 403330217
METAR KRQE 150853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 14/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP136
60007 T01390128 53002
METAR KRQE 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 13/13 A3023 RMK AO2 RAE0659
SLP125 P0000 T01330128
METAR KRQE 150653Z AUTO 06003KT 8SM -RA SCT060 BKN080 OVC095 14/12 A3022
RMK AO2 RAE05B41 TSB0558E13 SLP124 P0007 T01390122
402440111
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0829 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...Tuesday 15/06Z through Wednesday 16/06Z...Expect patchy
ceilings 4-7 kft AGL over the next 24 hours. Isolated -SHRA/-TSRA
overnight periods with scattered SHRA/TSRA between 18Z-03Z
producing occasional MVFR conditions. Daytime winds outside of
gusty thunderstorms/outflows, south to southwest at 5-15 kts
gusting to near 25 kts. Winds light and variable overnight.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 16/06Z through Friday 18/06Z...Expect patchy
ceilings at 4-8 kft AGL. Scattered to numerous SHRA/TSRA mainly
between 18Z-03Z each day with generally isolated -SHRA/-TSRA the
remainder of the time. Occasional MVFR conditions anticipated.
Daytime winds outside of thunderstorms/outflows, south to
southwest at 5-15 kts gusting 20-25 kts. Winds light and variable
overnight periods.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 150844Z 1509/1612 15005KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 1509/1513 30004KT
FM151700 33008KT P6SM SCT200
FM160300 15010G20KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KSLC 150854Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP147 T01280006
50001 $
METAR KSLC 150754Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01391017 $
METAR KSLC 150654Z 13003KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01391017 402220133 $
KVEL 150531Z 1506/1606 02009KT P6SM SCT140
FM151000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW170 FEW250
FM152100 21008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT120 PROB30 1522/1601 -TSRA
BKN090CB
FM160100 17008KT P6SM BKN100 BKN110 PROB30 1601/1606 -TSRA
OVC060CB
METAR KVEL 150853Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM SCT120 14/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01441033 53009
METAR KVEL 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 12/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01220006
METAR KVEL 150653Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM FEW120 12/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01171006 402890117
METAR KPUC 150853Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW110 13/00 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01330000 53006
METAR KPUC 150753Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM BKN100 15/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01500000
METAR KPUC 150653Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01720011 402830150
KCNY 150531Z 1506/1606 29008KT P6SM VCSH SCT110 BKN140
FM151200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT140
FM152000 20010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT110 PROB30 1521/1601
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160100 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KCNY 150853Z AUTO 08012KT 10SM SCT110 22/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02170117 53009
METAR KCNY 150753Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM FEW110 23/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02280083
METAR KCNY 150653Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP077
T02390072 403220222
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0601 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal through the
period. Dry conditions with a few high clouds will continue. Winds
will remain light and diurnally driven.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist for
the entire airspace through the period. Mostly dry conditions with a
few high clouds will continue with increasing southerly winds during
the day. Convection develops across the eastern half of the airspace
tomorrow afternoon.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 150520Z 1506/1606 07007KT P6SM SCT200
FM151700 23018G30KT P6SM SCT150=
METAR KEVW 150853Z AUTO 06005KT CLR 06/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00561089 51003 $
METAR KEVW 150753Z AUTO 05005KT CLR 06/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP167
T00561089 $
METAR KEVW 150653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00561117 401940044 $
KRKS 150520Z 1506/1606 01008KT P6SM SKC
FM150730 07007KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 23007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM152030 24012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160100 23008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
METAR KRKS 150854Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00831050 53009
METAR KRKS 150754Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00941050
METAR KRKS 150654Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01001072 402170078
KRWL 150520Z 1506/1606 28005KT P6SM SKC
FM150700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 21010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 24012G20KT P6SM FEW150
FM160200 19009KT P6SM OVC120
METAR KRWL 150853Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00611022 53011
METAR KRWL 150753Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00441022
METAR KRWL 150653Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00391028 402220039
KLAR 150520Z 1506/1606 02010KT P6SM SCT100
FM151400 16015G23KT P6SM FEW150
FM152300 15020G30KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KLAR 150853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 08/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP130
T00781022 53004
METAR KLAR 150753Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC120 09/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP126
T00891017
METAR KLAR 150653Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM OVC110 12/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01171072 402500100
KCYS 150815Z 1508/1606 36015G25KT P6SM SCT120
FM151100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120
FM151600 16011G19KT P6SM SCT130
FM160000 15017G25KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KCYS 150853Z AUTO 35011G18KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01001022 51026
METAR KCYS 150753Z AUTO 35015G28KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
34028/0745 SLP144 T01061022
METAR KCYS 150653Z AUTO 01016G26KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
36031/0615 SLP130 T01220033 402940122
Riverton (KRIW) 09/15/26 09:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...157/003
22000 FT MSL...089/001
16000 FT MSL...261/002
14600 FT MSL...247/005
14000 FT MSL...274/026
13000 FT MSL...302/017
12700 FT MSL...270/014
12000 FT MSL...321/013
11100 FT MSL...324/009
11000 FT MSL...354/013
10000 FT MSL...009/013
10000 FT MSL...009/014
9000 FT MSL...018/014
9000 FT MSL...023/014
8100 FT MSL...042/015
8000 FT MSL...040/014
7400 FT MSL...047/014
7000 FT MSL...100/017
6700 FT MSL...061/016
6200 FT MSL...105/019
6000 FT MSL...081/018
6000 FT MSL...097/018
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/15/26 09:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...281/029
14000 FT MSL...248/026
13000 FT MSL...227/018
12000 FT MSL...226/021
11700 FT MSL...259/020
11000 FT MSL...292/020
10500 FT MSL...307/022
10000 FT MSL...327/024
9500 FT MSL...353/028
9000 FT MSL...002/033
8600 FT MSL...009/037
8000 FT MSL...012/041
7900 FT MSL...013/042
7400 FT MSL...007/044
7000 FT MSL...359/041
6700 FT MSL...353/040
6600 FT MSL...351/038
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0752 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 955 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
Conditions remain VFR through the period. Drier mid-level westerly
flow backs to the southwest Tuesday allowing for moisture to
increase from that direction. Nothing more than cirrus clouds
through the morning, but cumulus will develop across southwest
Wyoming, including around KRKS, by mid-afternoon Tuesday. The
trend is for isolated showers and thunderstorms in the vicinity
of KRKS after 23Z/Tuesday. The moisture deepens toward
06Z/Wednesday and convective coverage increases. At this range,
have not included any mention of showers/storms in southwest
terminals given hit-and-miss nature of this convection. As for
wind, terminals west of the Continental Divide see west to
southwest surface wind 10-20kts develop between 20Z-22Z/Tuesday
as mixing occurs. These winds diminish just after sunset
Tuesday. East of the Divide, an easterly surface wind 6-10kts
prevails, with KCPR seeing gusts to 20kts toward 00Z/Wednesday.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZLC and ZDV for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0658 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1055 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
VFR conditions will prevail across all the terminals for the
duration of this TAF period. Winds overnight shouldn`t pose any
threat to aviation operations as speeds will stay generally less
than 10 knots. However, look for an increase in winds through
Tuesday morning and by about 21Z, all the sites should be seeing
winds ramp back up with gusts between 20 and 30 knots.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 150935Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT026 SCT035 14/08 A3016 RMK AO2
T01390081
METAR KIBM 150915Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM BKN026 OVC035 14/09 A3016 RMK AO2
T01400090
METAR KIBM 150855Z AUTO 01011G16KT 10SM OVC022 14/09 A3015 RMK AO2
T01410092
KSNY 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM151600 05007KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 14012G20KT P6SM SCT150
FM160200 15008KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KSNY 150853Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01390111 51035
METAR KSNY 150753Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM SCT013 14/12 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE SLP123 T01440122
METAR KSNY 150653Z AUTO 02012G19KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE AND S SLP113 T01670067 403220150
METAR KOGA 150935Z AUTO 05015G21KT 10SM SCT120 17/11 A3003 RMK AO2
T01700111
METAR KOGA 150915Z AUTO 05014KT 10SM -RA BKN110 17/12 A3002 RMK AO2
T01700122
METAR KOGA 150855Z AUTO 03013G18KT 10SM -RA BKN110 17/12 A3004 RMK AO2
60005 T01720123
SPECI KIML 150939Z AUTO 04015G27KT 10SM BKN014 BKN022 BKN110 18/16 A3000
RMK AO2 PK WND 05027/0935 LTG DSNT SE T01780156
METAR KIML 150853Z AUTO 05017G27KT 10SM FEW120 18/15 A2998 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02029/0756 SLP118 T01830150 53029
SPECI KIML 150824Z AUTO 04016KT 10SM SCT012 18/16 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
02029/0756 T01780156
KMCK 150520Z 1506/1606 05010KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1505/1509
29015G27KT 4SM -TSRA OVC050CB
FM150900 03015G33KT P6SM BKN035
TEMPO 1509/1512 03020G38KT 3SM BR OVC008
FM151800 07014KT P6SM BKN050
FM160400 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025
SPECI KMCK 150932Z AUTO 03020G30KT 10SM SCT012 19/16 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
WND 04031/0921 T01890156
SPECI KMCK 150905Z AUTO 03019G26KT 10SM BKN010 21/19 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02026/0904 LTG DSNT E T02060189
METAR KMCK 150853Z AUTO 03018G24KT 10SM SCT011 BKN110 21/19 A2990 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E TSE0755 SLP098 60001 T02060189 53021
North Platte (KLNX) 09/15/26 09:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...223/059
26000 FT MSL...228/059
25000 FT MSL...231/056
24000 FT MSL...229/054
22000 FT MSL...237/048
20000 FT MSL...241/038
19000 FT MSL...235/037
18000 FT MSL...232/041
17000 FT MSL...237/034
16000 FT MSL...226/039
15000 FT MSL...230/044
14000 FT MSL...257/044
13000 FT MSL...265/035
12000 FT MSL...265/031
12000 FT MSL...269/031
11000 FT MSL...253/027
10100 FT MSL...251/027
10000 FT MSL...248/026
9000 FT MSL...216/017
7000 FT MSL...002/036
6500 FT MSL...354/047
6000 FT MSL...353/051
5400 FT MSL...353/054
5000 FT MSL...354/054
4700 FT MSL...354/051
4100 FT MSL...354/045
4000 FT MSL...351/047
3600 FT MSL...347/037
3400 FT MSL...341/030
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0747 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1226 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
VFR conditions the next 24 hours at the KLBF and KVTN terminals.
A cold front is currently moving through far southwest
Nebraska. There will be a chance for showers and thunderstorms
across southwest and central Nebraska late this evening and
overnight. At this time, coverage looks isolated to widely
scattered. Mentioned VCSH at KLBF from 06Z to 09Z. At KLBF, a
northeast wind behind the front will increase to 04013G24KT 08Z
to 14Z. Winds will diminish during the morning to AOB 10KT in
the afternoon.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 150633Z 1507/1606 18010KT P6SM SCT120
FM151000 03020G30KT P6SM BKN008 PROB30 1511/1514 36020G40KT
3SM -SHRA BR OVC002
FM151700 05012G22KT P6SM BKN040
FM160000 09010KT P6SM BKN015
METAR KGLD 150853Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP069
T01780144 53012
METAR KGLD 150753Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP053
T02110144
METAR KGLD 150653Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP053
T02280144 403610200
KGCK 150757Z 1508/1606 18010KT P6SM SCT150
FM151500 03020G30KT P6SM BKN015
FM160100 05012KT P6SM OVC010
FM160400 05009KT 4SM BR OVC005
METAR KGCK 150854Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP074
T02220178 53005
METAR KGCK 150754Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP071
T02280172
METAR KGCK 150654Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02280172
METAR KLBL 150856Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP086
6//// T02390178 50004 PNO $
METAR KLBL 150756Z AUTO 21017G23KT 10SM FEW070 BKN110 24/18 A2991 RMK
AO2 SLP088 T02440183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 150656Z AUTO 20015G20KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02440172 PNO $
METAR KEHA 150935Z AUTO 20018KT 10SM 22/17 A2997 RMK AO2 T02160170
METAR KEHA 150915Z AUTO 20019G25KT 10SM 22/17 A2997 RMK AO2
T02190168
METAR KEHA 150855Z AUTO 20019G24KT 10SM 22/17 A2997 RMK AO2
T02200168
Goodland (KGLD) 09/15/26 09:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...233/018
12600 FT MSL...249/020
12000 FT MSL...240/018
11000 FT MSL...235/016
10700 FT MSL...264/014
10000 FT MSL...228/014
9100 FT MSL...282/012
9000 FT MSL...322/020
8000 FT MSL...323/015
8000 FT MSL...320/014
7000 FT MSL...348/024
6900 FT MSL...346/020
6000 FT MSL...353/025
6000 FT MSL...354/026
5300 FT MSL...355/029
5000 FT MSL...359/030
4700 FT MSL...356/032
4200 FT MSL...005/025
4000 FT MSL...005/026
4000 FT MSL...005/026
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/15/26 09:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...228/028
25000 FT MSL...240/034
24000 FT MSL...240/036
22000 FT MSL...243/031
20000 FT MSL...243/015
19000 FT MSL...245/013
18000 FT MSL...251/009
17000 FT MSL...227/010
12000 FT MSL...250/015
11700 FT MSL...246/020
11000 FT MSL...252/023
10000 FT MSL...249/023
9800 FT MSL...250/024
9000 FT MSL...247/026
8200 FT MSL...228/028
8000 FT MSL...224/031
7100 FT MSL...227/037
7000 FT MSL...233/040
6000 FT MSL...228/046
6000 FT MSL...230/046
5100 FT MSL...228/049
5000 FT MSL...228/049
4300 FT MSL...226/050
4000 FT MSL...221/045
3700 FT MSL...221/040
3200 FT MSL...216/030
3000 FT MSL...213/027
3000 FT MSL...213/027
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0842 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 239 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Update 0840Z: Higher confidence in IFR and lower conditions
this morning.
IFR and potentially VLIFR ceilings are possible for KMCK and
are expected for KGLD this morning. A cold front will be pushing
in through the early morning hours, bringing with it a wave of
low stratus, a 30% chance of showers for KGLD, and a 15% chance
of fog for both KMCK and KGLD. With the front, expect winds to
rapidly become northeasterly and increase in speed. Likely wind
gusts will be in the 25-35 kts range, but we cannot rule out
some gusts up to 45 kts. Ceilings may gradually lift back to VFR
during the mid-afternoon for KGLD, but confidence is not high.
Winds will weaken during the midday and afternoon hours for both
sites. Tuesday night, stratus looks to return for both sites,
and fog is also possible
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0626 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 120 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Difficult aviation weather coming up later today with wind shift
timing issues, how strong gusts will be behind the surface front,
how quickly ceiling will fall through MVFR down into IFR (late
afternoon and this evening), and whether we get enough shower and
thunderstorm activity to carry PROB30 thunder. There is enough
confidence to include PROB30 thunder at HYS early to mid afternoon
but kept GCK, DDC, and LBL devoid of thunder for now. There is high
enough confidence in widespread low stratus with the front, and most
airports will fall into MVFR category not long after the initial
wind shift to the northeast at GCK and HYS. The stratus may come to
a halt for a time this afternoon as the leading edge may erode some
with insolation, but once the sun angle lowers again early this
evening, just about all locations should fall well into IFR at some
point Tuesday Night.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 150534Z 1506/1606 19015KT P6SM SCT250
FM151100 22016KT P6SM BKN250
FM151500 26013KT P6SM SCT250
FM151800 34011KT P6SM SCT090
PROB30 1521/1603 4SM TSRA BR BKN070CB BKN090 BKN100
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM -SHRA BKN020
PROB30 1603/1606 4SM TSRA BR OVC015CB=
METAR KGUY 150853Z AUTO 19018KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/0757 SLP070 T02390167 51008
METAR KGUY 150753Z AUTO 20018G29KT 10SM FEW120 24/17 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19035/0724 SLP070 T02390167
METAR KGUY 150653Z AUTO 21020G28KT 10SM SCT120 26/16 A2991 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19031/0624 SLP070 T02560156
KDHT 150534Z 1506/1606 19012KT P6SM SCT250
FM151200 22012KT P6SM SCT250
FM151500 26011KT P6SM SCT250
FM151700 32011KT P6SM SCT250
FM151900 01010KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1521/1524 4SM TSRA BR
BKN250CB
FM160000 05011KT P6SM -SHRA SCT100 PROB30 1600/1606 4SM TSRA
BR BKN100CB
METAR KDHT 150853Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02000172 50001
METAR KDHT 150753Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP097
T02110172
METAR KDHT 150653Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02060178
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0516 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1215 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Brief MVFR/IFR conditions possible to start the TAF period at KAMA
as storms remain over the area, but that should be done by 7z.
Otherwise, mostly VFR conditions expected through at least 21z.
Winds will still be a bit breezy out of the south, shifting more
west to northwest at KDHT and KGUY after 14z. Once we get to the
18-21z time frame that`s when we expect scattered to numerous
storms to pop across the Panhandles. This will result in possible
MVFR/IFR conditions at all TAF sites, and PROB30`s have been noted
to cover these storms.
Weber
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 150531Z 1506/1606 10008KT P6SM SCT080
FM152000 18008KT P6SM SCT080
FM160200 15011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN130 PROB30 1602/1605
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KFMN 150853Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM FEW110 16/13 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N AND NW SLP149 T01560128 53004
METAR KFMN 150753Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
AND NW SLP151 T01610128
METAR KFMN 150653Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM BKN100 17/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01670128 402940161
METAR KLVS 150853Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01560094 56001 $
METAR KLVS 150753Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM 15/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01500094 $
METAR KLVS 150653Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM 16/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01560089 402830144 $
METAR KRTN 150853Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01280106 53001
METAR KRTN 150753Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01330106
METAR KRTN 150653Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01330106 403060133
METAR KCAO 150855Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01940133 51007
METAR KCAO 150755Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02000133
METAR KCAO 150655Z AUTO 18015KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3004 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0555
SLP090 T02000133 403440183
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0836 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1131 PM MDT Mon Sep 14 2026
A broad area of showers and storms will focus over southwest and
south central areas through the night, with isolated activity
elsewhere. Coverage will generally decrease through the overnight
hours then trend higher again around 18Z Tuesday. Widespread
showers and storms will favor central and western areas, with
storm motions around 10 knots towards the north. Confidence for
the specific time window that TAF sites will be impacted is low
at this time and additional mention of storms may be added for the
evening and overnight period in future updates.
Patchy MVFR to IFR cigs and visibility may develop in portions of
western and central NM tonight into mid-morning Tuesday.
Confidence in coverage is low, but areas that received a soaking
rainfall Monday will be favored.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 150600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2706+10 2622+04 2530-10 2551-21 257438 257848 247153
BCE 2321+06 2524-06 2528-19 245135 246143 247553
LND 0410+04 2307-01 2538-11 2552-24 256639 256848 248051
RKS 3309 2523+04 2432-11 2555-22 258138 258747 239152
GJT 9900+15 2408+07 2527-08 2539-20 246035 247443 247953
FMN 2005+14 2506+07 2720-06 2435-16 234532 246241 237452
ABQ 2411+13 2713+08 2914-05 2817-15 242230 233141 234054
MBW 0106 2725+04 2535-11 2560-21 257937 249245 249953
DEN 3113+16 2609+08 2526-08 2642-19 246334 247243 247854
PUB 2918+17 2708+10 2615-06 2520-17 244632 246442 247754
ALS 2712+08 3112-06 2528-17 234432 245742 247053
TCC 2521 2221+17 2222+09 2319-05 2320-15 251630 251841 242353
BFF 3513 3015+13 2322+06 2435-11 2561-20 258136 249444 249853
GLD 2224 2416+19 2416+10 2620-06 2424-18 244532 246242 246753
GCK 2150+25 2334+17 2431+09 2416-05 2323-15 233131 244141 243953
GAG 2042+23 2325+17 2713+10 2219-04 2320-15 231830 241441 241253
AMA 2044 2228+17 2424+09 2316-05 2316-15 241330 241140 271453
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DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 151200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2007+10 2321+05 2434-11 2550-22 257238 258347 248653
BCE 2321+06 2526-07 2530-20 254736 246343 237853
LND 1608+02 2319+01 2535-11 2548-23 256839 258249 248753
RKS 1707 2526+04 2440-11 2553-22 257238 258147 249454
GJT 2213+14 2419+07 2428-07 2529-19 254835 246643 248553
FMN 9900+14 2612+07 2618-06 2432-17 255132 236540 247053
ABQ 2809+14 3009+08 9900-05 2511-16 222231 222842 264454
MBW 1712 2326+05 2544-11 2557-21 256737 257646 249854
DEN 3210+10 2706+05 2019-08 2125-19 244735 257143 249353
PUB 0112+15 9900+08 2216-06 2533-17 235432 246142 247054
ALS 2906+08 2511-06 2530-17 244732 246041 246455
TCC 2625 2320+14 2418+08 2221-05 2318-15 251731 241841 211753
BFF 3620 9900+08 2423+06 2442-11 2557-19 256537 248045 740354
GLD 0433 9900+17 2316+09 2319-06 2428-17 245232 246542 268453
GCK 2324+24 2424+17 2414+10 2318-06 2223-16 243730 244041 275053
GAG 2439+22 2224+16 2113+09 2418-05 2118-15 251230 251241 281853
AMA 2336 2426+15 2424+09 2221-05 2216-15 220831 990041 291153
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DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 160000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2216+14 2123+06 2333-10 2356-21 246638 248046 248154
BCE 2218+07 2429-07 2438-19 235635 236543 237452
LND 1907+13 2219+06 2440-11 2451-21 246739 248647 249354
RKS 2409 2210+07 2436-11 2353-21 246437 248146 249754
GJT 2209+16 2216+08 2427-08 2436-19 246234 237842 238053
FMN 1807+16 2005+08 2616-06 2423-16 214431 225242 256053
ABQ 1706+13 9900+08 9900-06 1913-15 223030 223241 253653
MBW 1315 2413+07 2442-09 2451-21 256636 247844 249854
DEN 1713+10 2115+08 2520-07 2435-17 245534 237741 258355
PUB 1908+10 2113+08 2517-06 2528-17 225631 235841 255854
ALS 1913+08 2716-06 2524-17 214831 224642 255154
TCC 0512 1810+17 1812+08 2226-05 2322-15 211430 241341 241753
BFF 1516 2212+12 2412+06 2538-08 2545-20 256236 248743 740054
GLD 0716 9900+11 9900+08 2525-06 2436-16 235831 245741 255654
GCK 1508+18 2216+15 2224+08 2330-05 2227-16 233430 243440 253054
GAG 2013+23 1918+15 2017+08 2317-04 2319-15 231330 190941 280953
AMA 0806 2015+16 2017+08 2419-04 2113-15 150830 130840 140553
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