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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0125 MDT Wednesday, September 30, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 300656Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01280100 402390128 $
METAR KFNL 300556Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01390100 10217 20133 53006 $
METAR KFNL 300456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP080
T01670094 $
METAR KGXY 300656Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01220072
402560122
METAR KGXY 300556Z 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP109 T01330083
10228 20133 53005
METAR KGXY 300456Z 06003KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01440078
METAR KLMO 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 12/08 A2996 RMK AO2
T01220075
METAR KLMO 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 12/07 A2996 RMK AO2 T01160072
402380116
METAR KLMO 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 12/07 A2995 RMK AO2
T01220073
METAR KBDU 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2993 RMK AO2 T01180089
$
METAR KEIK 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2991 RMK AO2 T01150092
402340115 $
METAR KEIK 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2992 RMK AO2 T01200077
$
KBJC 300530Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
FM301200 35007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM301600 03011KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN070 OVC140 PROB30
3016/3022 -SHRA BKN035 OVC060
FM010000 32006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN090
METAR KBJC 300715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 300655Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A2996 RMK AO2
KDEN 300530Z 3006/0112 17006KT P6SM FEW160 BKN220
FM300800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
FM301200 34007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM301600 02011KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 OVC120
TEMPO 3016/3020 -SHRA BKN025 OVC040
FM010000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060 BKN090
METAR KDEN 300653Z 18006KT 10SM FEW160 BKN220 12/09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP077
T01220094 402170122 $
METAR KDEN 300553Z 17007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW160 BKN220 13/09 A2994 RMK AO2
SLP080 T01330094 10200 20133 51003 $
METAR KDEN 300453Z 17008KT 10SM FEW100 FEW160 BKN220 14/09 A2994 RMK AO2
SLP080 T01390094 $
KBKF 300100Z 3001/0107 VRB06KT 9999 FEW060 BKN100 OVC200
QNH2993INS
BECMG 3021/3022 VRB06KT 9000 -RA FEW035 BKN100 OVC150
QNH2997INS
BECMG 0101/0102 13007KT 9999 NSW FEW045 BKN095 OVC130
QNH3002INS TX18/3001Z TN13/3011Z
METAR KBKF 300658Z 16004KT 10SM SCT150 BKN200 14/09 A2994 RMK AO2A
SLP075 T01370091 402210117
METAR KBKF 300558Z 18006KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 14/09 A2995 RMK AO2A
SLP083 T01430091 10201 20136 51005
METAR KBKF 300458Z 18005KT 10SM SCT140 BKN200 14/10 A2994 RMK AO2A
SLP083 T01410095
KAPA 300530Z 3006/0106 17006KT P6SM FEW160 BKN220
FM300800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 BKN200
FM301100 34007KT P6SM SCT060 OVC120
FM301400 36011KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN035 OVC060
TEMPO 3016/3020 -SHRA BKN020 OVC030
FM010000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW040 BKN070
METAR KAPA 300653Z COR 17005KT 10SM BKN150 BKN220 13/09 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP095 T01330089 401940122
METAR KAPA 300653Z 17005KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP095 T01330089
401940122
METAR KAPA 300553Z 16004KT 10SM BKN150 BKN200 14/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP102
T01390094 10189 20139 53003
METAR KMNH 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 11/08 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 300655Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN120 11/08 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 300635Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM SCT040 SCT120 10/08 A3004 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 300715Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT065 13/11 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 300655Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 300635Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM FEW070 14/11 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 300715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 300655Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 300653Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01390111 402390122
METAR KAKO 300553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01390111 10211 20139 51003
METAR KAKO 300453Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01500111
METAR KLIC 300655Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM FEW120 13/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP081
T01330111 402220117
METAR KLIC 300555Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01280111 10200 20122 53004
METAR KLIC 300455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP086
T01280111
METAR KHEQ 300715Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A2987 RMK AO2 T01420134
$
METAR KHEQ 300655Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A2987 RMK AO2 T01460135
402410145 $
METAR KHEQ 300635Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A2987 RMK AO2 T01460136
$
METAR K2V6 300714Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 300654Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 300634Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 300653Z AUTO 14003KT 6SM BR CLR 15/14 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP080
T01500144 402170150
METAR KITR 300553Z AUTO 10003KT 8SM CLR 16/15 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP082
T01610150 10206 20150 53007
METAR KITR 300453Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP078
T01670150
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Fort Collins - 06:56:07 MDT / 18:44:16 MDT
Denver - 06:55:27 MDT / 18:44:05 MDT
Sterling - 06:48:44 MDT / 18:36:49 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/30/26 07:13 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...200/055
28000 FT MSL...210/030
26000 FT MSL...212/021
25000 FT MSL...280/020
24000 FT MSL...197/014
16000 FT MSL...017/024
15000 FT MSL...011/027
14500 FT MSL...008/024
14000 FT MSL...012/029
13000 FT MSL...016/029
12600 FT MSL...015/030
12000 FT MSL...014/028
11000 FT MSL...006/025
11000 FT MSL...007/023
10000 FT MSL...007/020
9900 FT MSL...007/022
9000 FT MSL...013/020
8800 FT MSL...012/020
8000 FT MSL...020/017
7900 FT MSL...020/017
7200 FT MSL...026/016
7000 FT MSL...030/017
6600 FT MSL...025/014
6100 FT MSL...049/012
6000 FT MSL...042/012
5900 FT MSL...055/010
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0539 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1139 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
There is still a good amount of uncertainty regarding ceiling
heights and rainfall placement for the upcoming system on
Wednesday. It appearsDEN and BJC will be on the edge of the lower
clouds (2,5005,000 ft) and rain. Best chance for the lower clouds
at DEN and BJC will be 14-22Z. After 00Z, drier air moves in, but
model cross sections still hold onto a sct-bkn layer around
6000-8000 feet. At APA, rain and lower clouds are expected to move
in between 13Z and 14Z and linger through most of the afternoon.
Improving conditions are expected by 00Z Thursday as well. As far
as winds go, light southerly winds will transition to the north by
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 300715Z AUTO 02007KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 06/05 A3027 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 300655Z AUTO 02008KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 06/05 A3026 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 300635Z AUTO 01011KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 06/05 A3026 RMK
AO2
METAR KAFF 300655Z 01006KT 10SM BKN040 OVC100 12/09 A2999 RMK AO2A
SLP085 T01200085 401910104 $
METAR KAFF 300555Z 33004KT 10SM OVC170 12/09 A2999 RMK AO2A SLP091
T01170085 10177 20116 50001 $
METAR KAFF 300455Z 36004KT 10SM SCT040 OVC150 13/09 A2999 RMK AO2A
SLP091 T01260087 $
KCOS 300520Z 3006/0106 15014KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 OVC100
TEMPO 2906/2909 -SHRA OVC050
FM290900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT050 OVC070
FM291200 35006KT P6SM FEW030 OVC050
FM291500 02008KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 2922/3002 5SM -SHRA
SCT020
OVC050
FM300200 35006KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC100
METAR KCOS 300654Z 04006KT 10SM BKN050 OVC110 14/10 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01390100 402060117 $
METAR KCOS 300554Z 02006KT 10SM FEW040 BKN110 OVC170 14/10 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP089 T01390100 10183 20139 58002 $
METAR KCOS 300454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW040 SCT170 BKN250 14/10 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP093 T01440100 $
METAR KFLY 300715Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM BKN110 12/08 A3004 RMK AO2
T01240077
METAR KFLY 300655Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM BKN110 13/08 A3004 RMK AO2
T01250079 401930106
METAR KFLY 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT042 OVC110 13/08 A3004 RMK AO2
T01300080
KFCS 300400Z 3004/0110 36005KT 9999 BKN050 OVC160 620805
QNH2999INS
BECMG 3009/3010 01010KT 9999 OVC100 620705 QNH2997INS
BECMG 3012/3013 35015G25KT 6000 RA OVC100 620705 520009
QNH3000INS
BECMG 3016/3017 36025G35KT 6000 RA OVC100 620609 530009
QNH2998INS
TEMPO 3017/3021 4800 BR BKN010
BECMG 0103/0104 35025G35KT 9999 NSW BKN050 620609 530009
QNH3007INS TX16/3021Z TN12/3013Z
METAR KFCS 300655Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM OVC055 14/10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01430095 402290119 $
METAR KFCS 300555Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM OVC100 14/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01440094 10199 20136 58004 $
METAR KFCS 300455Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM FEW110 OVC160 14/10 A2997 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N SLP108 T01430099 $
KPUB 300659Z 3007/0106 VRB04KT P6SM -RA FEW070 OVC100 PROB30
3008/3013 4SM -SHRA BR SCT030 OVC050
FM301300 02005KT P6SM -SHRA FEW030 BKN050 OVC120
FM301800 04012KT P6SM -SHRA FEW030 BKN050 OVC150 PROB30
3020/3024 4SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC100
FM010300 01007KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050
METAR KPUB 300653Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM FEW080 OVC090 17/14 A2990 RMK AO2
RAE0554 SLP072 P0000 T01670139 402390128
METAR KPUB 300553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM -RA OVC095 17/14 A2990 RMK AO2
RAB37 SLP075 P0000 60000 T01720144 10211 20167 53001
METAR KPUB 300453Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM OVC110 17/14 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP078
T01670144
METAR KVTP 300715Z AUTO 08007KT M1/4SM RA OVC002 05/05 A3022 RMK AO2
P0002
METAR KVTP 300655Z AUTO 07006G16KT M1/4SM +RA OVC002 05/05 A3024 RMK AO2
P0007
METAR KVTP 300635Z AUTO 03004KT M1/4SM +RA OVC002 06/06 A3025 RMK AO2
P0003
SPECI KTAD 300705Z AUTO 06003KT 3SM RA BR SCT003 BKN012 OVC028 14/14
A2994 RMK AO2 P0002 T01440144
SPECI KTAD 300656Z AUTO 06005KT 2 1/2SM +RA BR FEW003 BKN022 OVC045
14/14 A2993 RMK AO2 P0001 T01440139
METAR KTAD 300654Z AUTO 06005KT 3SM +RA BR FEW014 BKN022 OVC045 14/14
A2993 RMK AO2 SLP066 P0006 T01440139 402060139
METAR KLHX 300653Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM -RA FEW042 OVC100 17/16 A2988 RMK
AO2 RAB43 SLP069 P0000 T01720161 402280150
METAR KLHX 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 17/17 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP075
T01720167 10211 20172 51007
METAR KLHX 300453Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC110 18/15 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP073
T01830150
METAR KLAA 300653Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM -RA FEW030 FEW085 OVC100 17/17
A2986 RMK AO2 SLP074 P0002 T01720167 402280167 $
METAR KLAA 300553Z AUTO 17006KT 8SM -RA OVC100 18/17 A2986 RMK AO2
RAB0457 SLP075 P0001 60001 T01780167 10206 20172 51008 $
METAR KLAA 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW075 OVC110 18/17 A2986 RMK AO2
RAB35E48 SLP074 P0000 T01780172 $
METAR KSPD 300656Z AUTO 12005KT 17/16 A2989 RMK AO1 SLP069 P0008
T01670161 402220167
METAR KSPD 300556Z AUTO 00000KT 17/16 A2991 RMK AO1 SLP073 P0003 60004
T01720161 10194 20172 53007
METAR KSPD 300456Z AUTO 15004KT 17/17 A2990 RMK AO1 SLP073 T01720167
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Burlington - 06:44:34 MDT / 18:33:26 MDT
Pueblo - 06:53:40 MDT / 18:43:08 MDT
Lamar - 06:45:36 MDT / 18:35:10 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/30/26 07:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...197/060
33000 FT MSL...197/056
32000 FT MSL...186/062
31000 FT MSL...196/054
30000 FT MSL...195/051
29000 FT MSL...199/048
27000 FT MSL...204/038
26800 FT MSL...207/039
25000 FT MSL...224/028
24000 FT MSL...215/028
23000 FT MSL...232/024
22700 FT MSL...233/024
22000 FT MSL...236/023
21000 FT MSL...209/020
20000 FT MSL...198/011
19300 FT MSL...164/011
19000 FT MSL...153/012
18000 FT MSL...136/014
17000 FT MSL...125/014
16600 FT MSL...107/013
16000 FT MSL...086/014
15000 FT MSL...076/014
14200 FT MSL...072/015
14000 FT MSL...072/016
13000 FT MSL...067/016
12300 FT MSL...062/016
12000 FT MSL...062/016
11000 FT MSL...051/021
10800 FT MSL...052/021
10000 FT MSL...050/024
9600 FT MSL...051/024
9000 FT MSL...054/024
8600 FT MSL...054/022
8000 FT MSL...055/020
7700 FT MSL...056/020
7000 FT MSL...037/019
7000 FT MSL...048/018
6300 FT MSL...035/017
6000 FT MSL...013/021
5900 FT MSL...015/021
5700 FT MSL...013/023
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0649 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1059 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
KCOS, KPUB, and KALS: MVFR conditions are expected to quickly
develop tonight and persist through the rest of this TAF period,
with near IFR conditions at time as well. Clouds will steadily
increase in coverage and lower tonight, reaching MVFR to IFR ceiling
heights. Along with that, rain showers are expected to increase in
coverage as a moist storm system influences the area. Visibility is
expected to drop to MVFR, to possibly IFR, visibility reductions
when rain fills in. In addition, isolated instances of lightning and
thunder will be possible through this TAF period. Looking at winds,
lighter winds tonight will increase tomorrow, but especially for
KCOS and KPUB given closer proximity to the surface associated with
the storm system.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 300653Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00720067 402000067
METAR KCAG 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00890072 10189 20072 50003
METAR KCAG 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP117
T00890078
METAR KHDN 300656Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP106
T00890072 PNO $
METAR KHDN 300556Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP112
6//// T01000072 10178 20094 401940094 50002 PNO $
METAR KHDN 300456Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01000083 PNO $
METAR KSBS 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3000 RMK AO1
T00750060
METAR KSBS 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3000 RMK AO1
T00800062
METAR KSBS 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3000 RMK AO1
T00860063
METAR KC07 300715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/02 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 300655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/02 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 300635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/02 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 300715Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3009 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 300655Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3010 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3011 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP089
T00940072 401940089
METAR KEEO 300553Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP096
T00940078 10183 20089 50002
METAR KEEO 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01060083
METAR K20V 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 300655Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3012 RMK AO2
T00610031
METAR KGNB 300655Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3011 RMK AO2 T00510028
401640051
METAR KGNB 300635Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3010 RMK AO2
T00700038
METAR K0CO 300715Z AUTO 12009G20KT 090V190 4SM BR SCT001 SCT006 BKN010
00/00 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 300655Z AUTO 10010G20KT 030V140 1/2SM FG BKN001 BKN005 OVC010
01/01 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 300635Z AUTO 13016G22KT 10SM SCT004 SCT010 01/01 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 300719Z AUTO 36008KT 1/4SM OVC001 04/04 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 300659Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 04/04 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 300639Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 04/04 A3024 RMK AO2
KGJT 300522Z 3006/0106 34007KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200
FM301000 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA
BKN080
FM301800 17008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM010000 13008KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGJT 300653Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM FEW120 16/11 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01560111 402110133 $
METAR KGJT 300553Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP055
T01610111 10206 20161 58006 $
METAR KGJT 300453Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP061
T01670111 $
KRIL 300522Z 3006/0106 09004KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
FM301200 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA
OVC050
FM301800 32007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 3018/3023 -SHRA
BKN050
FM010000 02007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN130
METAR KRIL 300653Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP075
T01170089 402110111
METAR KRIL 300553Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01220083 10194 20122 58003
METAR KRIL 300453Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP086
T01280089
METAR K5SM 300622Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 05/02 A3019 RMK AO2
KEGE 300522Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120 BKN140
FM301200 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA
OVC050
FM301800 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC070 PROB30 3018/3024
-SHRA BKN050
FM010000 07009KT P6SM BKN100 BKN250
METAR KEGE 300656Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01060056
METAR KEGE 300556Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01170056 10200 20117 402110094 58002
METAR KEGE 300456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01330061
KASE 300522Z 3006/0106 21004KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 BKN080 BKN100
PROB30 3010/3016 -SHRA BKN060
FM301600 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC080
FM301900 19005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT035 OVC040 PROB30 3020/0102
-SHRA BKN035
FM010400 17005KT P6SM SCT070 OVC120
METAR KASE 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 OVC110 11/06 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP054 T01060056 401780067
METAR KASE 300553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM OVC110 11/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP064
T01060061 10172 20100 58004
METAR KASE 300453Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW060 BKN075 BKN100 12/07 A3002
RMK AO2 SLP064 T01170067
METAR KCCU 300715Z AUTO 08012KT 10SM SCT018 BKN024 OVC110 02/00 A3028
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 300655Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM SCT026 BKN080 OVC110 03/00 A3027
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 300635Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM BKN020 OVC110 03/01 A3028 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 05/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP068
T00500044 401440039
METAR KLXV 300553Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM FEW090 06/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP065
60000 T00560050 10078 20056 58008
METAR KLXV 300453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM FEW055 SCT075 06/05 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP081 T00560050
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Rangely - 07:10:49 MDT / 18:59:14 MDT
Grand Junction - 07:09:38 MDT / 18:58:38 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:03:06 MDT / 18:51:17 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/30/26 07:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...216/009
28000 FT MSL...165/008
26000 FT MSL...099/008
25000 FT MSL...142/025
24000 FT MSL...140/020
22000 FT MSL...126/018
21200 FT MSL...120/019
20000 FT MSL...119/020
19000 FT MSL...099/017
19000 FT MSL...114/019
18000 FT MSL...082/017
17200 FT MSL...081/017
17000 FT MSL...080/018
16000 FT MSL...071/020
15500 FT MSL...071/018
15000 FT MSL...064/018
14400 FT MSL...057/023
14000 FT MSL...047/022
13400 FT MSL...053/021
13000 FT MSL...049/022
12400 FT MSL...041/024
12000 FT MSL...047/025
11700 FT MSL...047/025
11000 FT MSL...043/025
11000 FT MSL...046/027
10400 FT MSL...040/025
10200 FT MSL...035/024
10100 FT MSL...043/024
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0528 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1124 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
Fairly quiet start to the TAF forecast with precipitation
limited to the southern border. However expect this
precipitation shield to lift northward through the early morning
hours spreading precipitation and lower clouds along the way.
MVFR is currently impacting KTEX and this will continue for much
of the forecast with these conditions lifting up toward KGUC to
KMTJ through the morning. Farther north from KASE to KEGE VFR/ILS
appear more likely until showers move by sunrise. Slow
improvement comes after sunset on Wednesday though the wet
conditions may lead to additional stratus and fog formation by
sunrise on Thursday.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A2987 RMK AO2 T01510119
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 300655Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A2987 RMK AO2 T01550117
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 300635Z AUTO 03006KT 7SM CLR 15/12 A2987 RMK AO2 T01520117
PWINO
KMTJ 300522Z 3006/0106 12006KT P6SM FEW110 BKN140 PROB30 3008/3012
-SHRA BKN060
FM301200 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 OVC070 PROB30 3012/3015
6SM
-SHRA BR OVC025
FM301500 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 OVC060 PROB30
3015/3021 5SM
-SHRA BR BKN030 BKN040
FM302100 22006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT026 OVC040 PROB30
3021/3024 5SM
-SHRA BR BKN029
FM010000 15006KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
METAR KMTJ 300653Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC100 14/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP064
T01390111 401940122
METAR KMTJ 300553Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM BKN110 14/11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP069
T01390111 10183 20133 58005
METAR KMTJ 300453Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP075
T01390106
METAR KGUC 300656Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC080 11/07 A3000 RMK
AO2 RAB55 SLP085 P0000 T01110072 $
METAR KGUC 300556Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM BKN080 OVC090 11/07 A3001 RMK AO2
SLP093 T01110067 10167 20111 401780072 56004 $
METAR KGUC 300456Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM FEW090 12/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01170067 $
METAR K7BM 300715Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM BKN019 OVC024 07/06 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 300655Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM OVC019 08/06 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN019 BKN024 OVC030 08/06 A3016
RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN042 OVC055 11/09 A3007 RMK AO2
T01050087
METAR KAEJ 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 11/09 A3005 RMK AO2
T01050087
METAR KAEJ 300635Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM OVC055 11/09 A3006 RMK AO2
T01050086
METAR KANK 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA OVC025 11/09 A3002 RMK AO2
RAB0654 CIG 018V029 P0000 T01140089 $
METAR KANK 300655Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM OVC025 12/09 A3002 RMK AO2
RAB0614E0628 CIG 023V029 P0000 T01170087 401910081 $
METAR KANK 300635Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN024 OVC029 12/08 A3002 RMK AO2
RAB0614E0628 CIG 023V028 BKN V OVC P0000 T01180084 $
METAR KMYP 300715Z AUTO 10023G27KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 03/03 A3030 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 300655Z AUTO 10022G27KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 03/03 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 300635Z AUTO 10022KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 03/03 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR KAIB 300715Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC095 13/11 A2988 RMK AO2
T01300111
METAR KAIB 300655Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM OVC100 13/11 A2988 RMK AO2
T01310111 401890113
METAR KAIB 300635Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM OVC100 13/11 A2988 RMK AO2
T01310110
KTEX 300522Z 3006/0106 27004KT P6SM VCSH OVC014
TEMPO 3006/3009 -SHRA BKN008 OVC013
FM300900 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA OVC026 PROB30 3009/3015 4SM -SHRA
BR OVC008
FM301500 09006KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT019 BKN022 PROB30 3015/3021
2SM -SHRA BR BKN012 OVC019
FM302100 02007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT017 OVC035 PROB30 0100/0103
4SM
-SHRA BR BKN024 BKN035
METAR KTEX 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC065 07/07 A3005 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 07/07 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 07/07 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 300715Z AUTO 25004KT 7SM SCT050 OVC055 10/09 A3002 RMK AO2
P0001 PWINO
METAR K04V 300655Z AUTO 26005KT 7SM BKN050 OVC065 11/09 A3002 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 300635Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM SCT048 SCT055 OVC070 11/08 A3003
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 300653Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM -RA OVC070 12/11 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP070 P0002 T01220111 401780117
METAR KCEZ 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA BKN048 OVC060 13/12 A2993 RMK
AO2 RAB08 SLP077 P0002 60002 T01280117 10161 20128 56006
METAR KCEZ 300453Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC075 13/11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP077
T01330106
KDRO 300522Z 3006/0106 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC070
TEMPO 3006/3010 4SM -SHRA BR SCT028 BKN040
FM301000 06006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT019 OVC025 PROB30 3010/3016 4SM
-SHRA BR BKN015 OVC020
FM301600 07005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN022 OVC027
FM301900 17006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT022 BKN035 PROB30 3019/3024
4SM
-TSRA BR BKN022CB BKN023
FM010000 31005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT026 OVC035 PROB30
0100/0103 4SM
-SHRA BR BKN026 BKN030 BKN035
FM010300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035
METAR KDRO 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC060 12/10 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP074 P0004 T01170100 401560100
METAR KDRO 300553Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM -RA OVC060 12/11 A2994 RMK AO2
RAB46 SLP079 P0000 60001 T01170106 10117 20111 55008
METAR KDRO 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 12/11 A2993 RMK AO2 RAE19
SLP080 P0001 T01170106
METAR KPSO 300715Z AUTO 35001KT 10SM -DZ FEW002 OVC060 09/09 A2998 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 300655Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM -RA OVC050 10/09 A2998 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR KPSO 300635Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM -RA OVC050 10/09 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 300715Z AUTO 02006KT M1/4SM +DZ OVC001 02/02 A3022 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR KCPW 300655Z AUTO 04007KT M1/4SM +RA OVC001 02/02 A3023 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 300635Z AUTO 04008KT 020V080 M1/4SM +RA OVC001 02/02 A3023
RMK AO2
KALS 300653Z 3007/0106 02007KT P6SM -RA FEW010 BKN060
FM300900 VRB05KT 3SM -SHRA BR SCT010 OVC020
FM301300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030
FM301800 25005KT P6SM FEW030 OVC050
FM302100 25007KT P6SM -RA FEW030 OVC050
FM010000 10010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC020
METAR KALS 300652Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM -RA OVC050 13/08 A2996 RMK AO2
RAB43 SLP066 P0000 T01280078 401610083
METAR KALS 300552Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 12/09 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP078 T01170094 10144 20117 55007
METAR KALS 300452Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM BKN065 OVC080 12/09 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP079 T01170094
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Vail - 07:01:00 MDT / 18:49:41 MDT
Durango - 07:06:23 MDT / 18:56:24 MDT
Alamosa - 06:58:27 MDT / 18:48:22 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/30/26 07:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...216/009
28000 FT MSL...165/008
26000 FT MSL...099/008
25000 FT MSL...142/025
24000 FT MSL...140/020
22000 FT MSL...126/018
21200 FT MSL...120/019
20000 FT MSL...119/020
19000 FT MSL...099/017
19000 FT MSL...114/019
18000 FT MSL...082/017
17200 FT MSL...081/017
17000 FT MSL...080/018
16000 FT MSL...071/020
15500 FT MSL...071/018
15000 FT MSL...064/018
14400 FT MSL...057/023
14000 FT MSL...047/022
13400 FT MSL...053/021
13000 FT MSL...049/022
12400 FT MSL...041/024
12000 FT MSL...047/025
11700 FT MSL...047/025
11000 FT MSL...043/025
11000 FT MSL...046/027
10400 FT MSL...040/025
10200 FT MSL...035/024
10100 FT MSL...043/024
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0528 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1124 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
Fairly quiet start to the TAF forecast with precipitation
limited to the southern border. However expect this
precipitation shield to lift northward through the early morning
hours spreading precipitation and lower clouds along the way.
MVFR is currently impacting KTEX and this will continue for much
of the forecast with these conditions lifting up toward KGUC to
KMTJ through the morning. Farther north from KASE to KEGE VFR/ILS
appear more likely until showers move by sunrise. Slow
improvement comes after sunset on Wednesday though the wet
conditions may lead to additional stratus and fog formation by
sunrise on Thursday.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT030 OVC050
FM301200 26006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC070
FM301700 12006KT P6SM FEW050 BKN070
FM010100 23005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 300653Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM FEW048 BKN085 BKN110 18/10 A2982
RMK AO2 SLP049 T01830100 402060133 $
METAR KPGA 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 18/11 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP053
T01780106 10194 20172 50002 $
METAR KPGA 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC045 18/11 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP057
T01830106
SPECI KRQE 300720Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW011 BKN021 OVC070 11/09 A2992
RMK AO2 T01060089 $
METAR KRQE 300653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW021 BKN065 OVC080 11/09 A2991
RMK AO2 SLP052 T01060089 401220100 $
SPECI KRQE 300626Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT021 BKN075 BKN090 10/08 A2991
RMK AO2 T01000083 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0459 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION...Wednesday 30/06Z through Thursday 01/06Z...Look for
scattered to numerous showers with embedded thunderstorms along
and northeast of a KGCN-KFLG-KSOW line through 18Z, isolated
activity south of this line. After 18Z, activity shifting
eastward, then coming to an end Wednesday evening. Areas of MVFR
and isolated IFR conditions through 18Z, with improving
conditions thereafter. Local LIFR conditions possible in areas of
fog. Winds shifting to west to northwest at 5-15 kts by 12Z.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 01/06Z through Saturday 03/06Z...VFR
conditions forecast. Winds generally light and variable at less
than 10 kts through the period.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 300520Z 3006/0112 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM301900 33008KT P6SM SKC
FM010300 16005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 300654Z 22003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP092 T01440067
402390117 $
METAR KSLC 300554Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP099 T01500072
10239 20150 50003 $
METAR KSLC 300454Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01670072
$
KVEL 300522Z 3006/0106 20003KT P6SM SKC
FM300900 36007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM301800 04007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 300653Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01000067 402000100
METAR KVEL 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01110078 10194 20111 58002
METAR KVEL 300453Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01220089
METAR KPUC 300653Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01220067 401940100
METAR KPUC 300553Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01330072 10183 20122 50000
METAR KPUC 300453Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01280078
KCNY 300522Z 3006/0106 VRB04KT P6SM BKN200
FM301800 03006KT P6SM BKN250
FM010000 04010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 300653Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP062
T01330122 401940128
METAR KCNY 300553Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP066
T01330122 10189 20133 58009
METAR KCNY 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP072
T01500122
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0456 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
KSLC...VFR conditions will persist at the KSLC terminal through
the forecast period. Dry and stable conditions with mostly clear
skies will continue. Light west to northwesterly winds will
continue through most of the TAF period. However, due to drainage
from nearby mountains, the flow at the terminal could switch to
southerly or vary at times.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist at
all TAFs sites through the forecast period. Dry and stable
conditions with light northerly winds will prevail at all sites.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 300520Z 3006/0106 03008KT P6SM SKC
FM300700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM301700 36006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01060006 401780039
METAR KEVW 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01000011 10167 20094 51004
METAR KEVW 300453Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01110017
KRKS 300520Z 3006/0106 27005KT P6SM SKC
FM301800 03008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 300654Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01111006 401940056
METAR KRKS 300554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01060006 10183 20094 50001
METAR KRKS 300454Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01111006
KRWL 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM301500 05010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 300653Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00390011 401940039
METAR KRWL 300553Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00610022 10183 20056 50002
METAR KRWL 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP117
T00670022
KLAR 300520Z 3006/0106 31005KT P6SM SKC
FM301700 10011KT P6SM FEW150
FM010500 21006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 300653Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP103
T00440011 401890044
METAR KLAR 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP091
T00890011 10178 20072 53003
METAR KLAR 300453Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP102
T00890011
KCYS 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM301300 35008KT P6SM FEW130
FM301700 05010KT P6SM SCT130
FM302200 11008KT P6SM SCT130
FM010200 VRB05KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KCYS 300653Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP097
T00940056 402060094
METAR KCYS 300553Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01000061 10194 20100 53003
METAR KCYS 300453Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01110067
Riverton (KRIW) 09/30/26 07:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...350/001
24000 FT MSL...123/001
17000 FT MSL...342/012
16800 FT MSL...008/004
16000 FT MSL...346/023
15000 FT MSL...341/020
14600 FT MSL...336/017
14000 FT MSL...337/020
13000 FT MSL...336/024
12700 FT MSL...333/024
12000 FT MSL...332/023
11200 FT MSL...331/025
11000 FT MSL...332/025
10000 FT MSL...331/023
10000 FT MSL...331/023
9000 FT MSL...333/022
9000 FT MSL...332/021
8100 FT MSL...331/023
8000 FT MSL...333/023
7400 FT MSL...331/025
7000 FT MSL...334/025
6700 FT MSL...329/027
6200 FT MSL...328/026
6000 FT MSL...325/026
6000 FT MSL...325/026
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/30/26 07:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...354/033
15000 FT MSL...352/033
14000 FT MSL...347/034
13200 FT MSL...346/033
13000 FT MSL...346/032
12000 FT MSL...348/028
11600 FT MSL...349/026
11000 FT MSL...349/023
10500 FT MSL...347/021
10000 FT MSL...339/017
9500 FT MSL...337/014
9000 FT MSL...349/014
8600 FT MSL...008/010
8000 FT MSL...359/013
7900 FT MSL...023/012
7400 FT MSL...035/010
7000 FT MSL...050/008
6700 FT MSL...025/008
6600 FT MSL...347/008
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0652 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 954 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the period as high
pressure persists over the area. Skies will be mostly clear, with
winds generally under 10 knots.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0500 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1100 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
VFR conditions will prevail across all terminals for the duration of
this TAF period, with KSNY and KAIA possibly being an exception.
Where VIS overnight may be reduced due to BR for both locations. In
addition, by late morning, a storm will lift far enough north in
which it will begin to affect KSNY by 16Z with CIGs lowering to MVFR
and possibly IFR by 18Z along with increased chances of showers.
Winds will pose no aviation concerns overnight into tomorrow with
speeds staying generally less than 10 knots over the next 24
hours.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A2995 RMK AO2
T01090095
METAR KIBM 300655Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A2995 RMK AO2 T01070097
402330107
METAR KIBM 300635Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A2994 RMK AO2
T01100095
KSNY 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM301300 01006KT 4SM BR OVC050
FM301600 05010KT 6SM -SHRA OVC040
FM010200 31006KT 6SM -SHRA OVC060
METAR KSNY 300653Z AUTO 25003KT 7SM CLR 11/10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01060100 402220100
METAR KSNY 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01170111 10206 20111 51005
METAR KSNY 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 12/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01170111
METAR KOGA 300715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A2987 RMK AO2
T01370129
METAR KOGA 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A2987 RMK AO2 T01380130
402640138
METAR KOGA 300635Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A2986 RMK AO2
T01450135
METAR KIML 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 15/14 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01500139 402610150
METAR KIML 300553Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP083
T01560144 10228 20150 53003
METAR KIML 300453Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP085
T01560139
KMCK 300602Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG OVC003
TEMPO 3012/3016 1/2SM FG OVC005
FM301600 03008KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC007
FM301800 02012G20KT 2SM -RA BR OVC015
METAR KMCK 300653Z AUTO 35003KT 1/4SM FG VV001 17/17 A2982 RMK AO2
SLP081 T01720172
METAR KMCK 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 17/17 A2982 RMK AO2
SLP081 T01720172 10222 20172 402330172 53005
SPECI KMCK 300548Z AUTO 11003KT 1/4SM FG VV001 17/17 A2981 RMK AO2
North Platte (KLNX) 09/30/26 07:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...340/031
15000 FT MSL...342/032
14000 FT MSL...347/031
13000 FT MSL...348/031
12000 FT MSL...347/031
12000 FT MSL...344/030
11000 FT MSL...344/031
10100 FT MSL...344/030
10000 FT MSL...346/030
9000 FT MSL...350/029
8500 FT MSL...351/028
8000 FT MSL...349/026
7500 FT MSL...352/026
7000 FT MSL...354/025
6500 FT MSL...356/025
6000 FT MSL...355/024
5400 FT MSL...353/022
5000 FT MSL...355/021
4700 FT MSL...359/020
4100 FT MSL...007/021
4000 FT MSL...009/020
3600 FT MSL...013/020
3400 FT MSL...012/020
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0710 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1259 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Areas of MVFR and localized IFR are expected due to ceilings and
fog along and southeast of a line from ONL to TIF to OGA line.
These should improve by mid-morning. Otherwise, an area of
light to moderate rain will spread into southwest Nebraska late
this morning into this afternoon. Local MVFR could occur with
this along and mainly south of I-80 this afternoon.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120
FM301000 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN050
FM301300 02011KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC007
FM301800 01012G20KT 2SM -RA BR OVC015
METAR KGLD 300553Z AUTO 22003KT 8SM CLR 15/14 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01500144 10211 20150 52009
METAR KGLD 300453Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 16/14 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP080
T01560144
KGCK 300706Z 3007/0106 18010KT 5SM -RA BR OVC025
FM301800 15014G21KT P6SM VCSH OVC035
FM010000 18012KT P6SM VCSH BKN070
METAR KGCK 300654Z AUTO 21010KT 7SM -RA FEW010 BKN110 19/18 A2984 RMK
AO2 SLP078 P0000 T01890183
SPECI KGCK 300640Z AUTO 21013KT 6SM -RA BR SCT011 BKN110 19/19 A2984 RMK
AO2 P0000 T01940189
SPECI KGCK 300611Z AUTO 21013KT 6SM -RA BR BKN011 OVC110 19/19 A2984 RMK
AO2 P0000 T01940189
SPECI KLBL 300719Z AUTO 35003KT 5SM RA BR FEW006 BKN018 OVC034 19/19
A2984 RMK AO2 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 300709Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM RA BR FEW006 SCT018 OVC036 19/19
A2985 RMK AO2 PNO $
METAR KLBL 300656Z AUTO 27004KT 5SM -RA BR SCT006 BKN028 OVC046 19/19
A2986 RMK AO2 SLP085 T01940189 PNO $
METAR KEHA 300715Z AUTO 10006KT 7SM -RA BR OVC004 18/18 A2986 RMK AO2
P0004 T01830179
METAR KEHA 300655Z AUTO 11005KT 3SM RA BR OVC004 18/18 A2988 RMK AO2
P0013 T01840180
METAR KEHA 300635Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM RA BR BKN006 BKN013 OVC043 18/18
A2989 RMK AO2 P0007 T01830179
Goodland (KGLD) 09/30/26 07:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...226/063
30000 FT MSL...234/042
28000 FT MSL...244/039
26000 FT MSL...240/035
25000 FT MSL...239/032
24300 FT MSL...251/025
24000 FT MSL...241/025
22000 FT MSL...276/022
21000 FT MSL...190/011
20000 FT MSL...246/013
17000 FT MSL...322/005
13000 FT MSL...352/024
12000 FT MSL...350/023
11000 FT MSL...356/023
10700 FT MSL...356/024
10000 FT MSL...000/024
9100 FT MSL...359/025
9000 FT MSL...356/026
8000 FT MSL...001/026
8000 FT MSL...001/027
7000 FT MSL...009/026
6900 FT MSL...009/027
6000 FT MSL...011/024
6000 FT MSL...012/024
5300 FT MSL...006/023
5000 FT MSL...357/022
4700 FT MSL...354/020
4200 FT MSL...341/017
4000 FT MSL...327/017
4000 FT MSL...325/014
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/30/26 07:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...239/068
35700 FT MSL...226/037
35000 FT MSL...229/042
30000 FT MSL...217/027
29300 FT MSL...215/026
28000 FT MSL...212/026
26000 FT MSL...208/024
25000 FT MSL...202/023
24100 FT MSL...199/022
24000 FT MSL...198/023
22000 FT MSL...194/024
20000 FT MSL...190/024
20000 FT MSL...190/024
19000 FT MSL...191/024
18000 FT MSL...192/025
17000 FT MSL...194/024
16500 FT MSL...195/023
16000 FT MSL...196/023
15000 FT MSL...200/026
14000 FT MSL...201/026
13900 FT MSL...200/026
13000 FT MSL...201/029
12000 FT MSL...207/031
11700 FT MSL...207/031
11000 FT MSL...211/030
10000 FT MSL...209/028
9800 FT MSL...209/028
9000 FT MSL...207/029
8200 FT MSL...202/028
8000 FT MSL...202/029
7100 FT MSL...204/029
7000 FT MSL...204/029
6000 FT MSL...205/030
6000 FT MSL...204/028
5100 FT MSL...203/028
5000 FT MSL...203/027
4300 FT MSL...206/025
4000 FT MSL...209/023
3800 FT MSL...213/023
3200 FT MSL...233/018
3000 FT MSL...240/015
3000 FT MSL...240/015
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0621 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1104 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
Low ceilings and fog will develop overnight at both KGLD and
KMCK. Flight categories will fall to IFR before sunrise, with
occasional VLIFR in dense fog and/or low ceilings. Wednesday
morning, light to occasionally moderate rain will overspread the
area from the south, with associated ceilings and reduced
visibility continuing the IFR to occasionally VLIFR conditions.
An isolated thunderstorms is also possible in the afternoon to
early evening.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0644 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1228 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
The remnants of Hurricane Polo along with an approaching upper
level storm system will lead to widespread rain, occasionally
heavy, through 15z at KLBL, 18Z at KDDC and KGCK and 21z at
KHYS. Some thunder is possible; but will leave out of the
forecast until certainty is higher since we are dealing with a
12 hour window. CIGS and visibilities are uncertain; but MVFR
conditions will likely prevail. However, there may be periods of
IFR CIGS in the heavier rain. Isolated t-storms are expected
after 18z; but confidence is too low to include in the TAF for
now.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 300520Z 3006/0106 14007KT 4SM -SHRA BR SCT015 OVC100
TEMPO 3006/3010 2SM +RA BR BKN015 OVC040
FM301000 12011KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC007
FM301500 16014KT P6SM BKN015
FM301800 22020G30KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040
FM010100 34010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100=
SPECI KGUY 300656Z AUTO 04004KT 2 1/2SM +RA BR BKN004 BKN010 OVC027
18/18 A2980 RMK AO2 P0002 T01830178
METAR KGUY 300653Z AUTO 04003KT 3SM +RA BR SCT004 BKN010 OVC022 18/18
A2981 RMK AO2 SLP054 P0039 T01830178
SPECI KGUY 300646Z AUTO 05003KT 3SM +RA BR FEW004 BKN024 OVC032 18/18
A2981 RMK AO2 P0035 T01830178
KDHT 300520Z 3006/0106 05010KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC028
FM300900 10012KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC009
FM301400 16012KT 6SM -SHRA OVC015
FM301700 21016G25KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040
FM010100 34012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
SPECI KDHT 300705Z AUTO 05010KT 7SM -RA FEW025 SCT041 OVC075 17/17 A2981
RMK AO2 P0001 T01720167
METAR KDHT 300653Z AUTO 04007KT 8SM -RA FEW004 BKN025 OVC065 17/17 A2983
RMK AO2 SLP050 P0052 T01720167
SPECI KDHT 300643Z AUTO 04007KT 3SM -RA BR FEW004 SCT014 OVC022 17/17
A2984 RMK AO2 P0052 T01720167
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0523 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1223 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Flight category reductions should be expected into the daylight
hours Wednesday at all 3 terminals due to widespread rainfall and
extensive low cloud cover. Both IFR visibilities and ceilings are
possible before daybreak. Although the chance of thunderstorms is
nonzero at all 3 sites, the best chance will be at AMA. Winds will
shift to the southwest late morning into early afternoon and
increase in speed/gustiness as the dry slot moves northeast. This
will also lead to improvement in the ceilings and a decrease in
the potential for further showers/storms. Winds will shift a
second time to a northerly direction at DHT and GUY as a cold
front begins to move in Wednesday evening. The northerly wind
shift at AMA should hold off until after the end of the valid TAF
period.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 300524Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN060
FM300800 08005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC040
TEMPO 3008/3012 5SM -RA BR BKN025
FM301200 08006KT P6SM -SHRA OVC025
TEMPO 3012/3016 5SM -RA BR OVC021
FM301600 VRB06KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050
FM302300 29009KT P6SM OVC060
FM010100 06006KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KFMN 300653Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM -RA OVC060 13/12 A2988 RMK AO2
SLP077 P0001 T01280117 401780122
METAR KFMN 300553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC065 13/12 A2990 RMK AO2
RAB29 SLP085 P0001 60001 T01330117 10139 20133 58004
METAR KFMN 300453Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC065 13/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01330117
METAR KRTN 300653Z AUTO 02003KT 7SM -RA OVC070 13/12 A2997 RMK AO2 RAB32
SLP076 P0001 T01280122 401890128
SPECI KRTN 300607Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM SCT012 BKN046 OVC080 13/12 A2998
RMK AO2 T01330117
METAR KRTN 300553Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM SCT014 BKN024 OVC090 13/12 A2999
RMK AO2 RAB0456E49 SLP081 P0002 60026 T01280122 10139 20128
56004
METAR KCAO 300655Z AUTO 06012KT 10SM -RA BKN004 OVC017 15/15 A2987 RMK
AO2 CIG 002V008 SLP061 P0006 T01500150 402170150
SPECI KCAO 300610Z AUTO 05014KT 8SM -RA BKN002 BKN009 OVC019 16/15 A2989
RMK AO2 P0002 T01560150
METAR KCAO 300555Z AUTO 04015KT 6SM -RA BR SCT004 BKN011 OVC017 16/15
A2989 RMK AO2 SLP069 P0019 60038 T01560150 10178 20156
58006
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0631 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1139 PM MDT Tue Sep 29 2026
Rain will continue to impact much of northwest, central and
eastern NM overnight. An isolated thunderstorm remains possible
near KROW, but confidence of occurrence is low. Precipitation
will diminish across southern areas overnight, but showers will
continue across northern NM. In fact, numerous showers will
persist through Wednesday in this area. As the upper low crosses
NM today, additional isolated to scattered showers and perhaps a
thunderstorm or two will develop areawide, but again, storm
coverage will not be as great as the last 24 hours. IFR to MVFR
cigs and vsbys will be common areawide overnight, either within
showers themselves, or after showers have ended and low clouds
fill in. Areas of fog may develop overnight, though it`s difficult
to pinpoint where the favored areas will be.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 300600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3608 0108+09 0413+06 0618-09 0421-20 053237 051847 032255
BCE 0617+03 0819-10 0929-20 072937 111547 180848
LND 9900+11 9900+05 3509-08 9900-19 040937 100948 341356
RKS 3409 0708+05 0815-08 0716-20 062436 242846 251855
GJT 0515+10 0713+04 1115-09 1022-19 180935 214046 225448
FMN 1114+08 1119+03 1017-08 1616-18 164834 195943 217846
ABQ 1323+09 1624+05 1933-07 1927-16 204031 226536 227946
MBW 9900 3505+03 0910-08 0713-21 251134 255145 254156
DEN 1207+10 0707+03 9900-08 2014-17 233733 234444 237151
PUB 0713+09 0814+03 1814-07 2327-16 215332 216443 237849
ALS 1120+04 1714-07 2236-17 205031 196542 228148
TCC 1626 2130+11 2243+06 2338-05 2132-14 214429 225538 246650
BFF 1706 3205+09 3510+04 0609-08 2414-20 254333 255644 255356
GLD 0705 0309+11 9900+05 2322-06 2436-16 235132 246843 247451
GCK 2119+15 2213+11 2311+06 2332-06 2437-16 244531 236742 257452
GAG 1734+17 1934+11 2130+06 2330-05 2322-15 242830 243842 277151
AMA 1837 1844+11 2039+06 2238-05 2336-14 233229 243540 266450
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 301200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 0205 0213+09 0219+06 0413-07 0217-19 052237 023546 041755
BCE 0327+04 0322-08 0318-21 101036 061447 081150
LND 0207+10 3608+03 3108-07 3011-19 990037 341646 990055
RKS 0510 0516+05 0510-07 0314-20 990036 030946 221454
GJT 0519+10 0618+04 0516-08 0821-19 161934 154845 194050
FMN 1012+08 1907+02 1524-09 1131-19 113034 173539 206345
ABQ 2613+08 2314+03 2036-09 2044-21 206328 207334 227845
MBW 0808 0608+02 0407-08 0110-20 232534 223045 235153
DEN 0611+09 0713+02 0806-08 1713-16 192133 195143 217650
PUB 0530+07 0721+03 2026-07 2036-15 205631 206441 217650
ALS 0829+04 1720-07 1838-17 184331 195539 217447
TCC 2540 2547+12 2540+08 2144-04 2034-14 215228 225837 235748
BFF 9900 0311+08 0414+03 1006-08 2712-19 254633 226844 246554
GLD 0513 0613+10 0909+04 2118-05 2123-16 204831 205342 227151
GCK 1721+15 2041+11 2038+06 2125-05 2024-14 222530 233741 246451
GAG 2043+18 2039+12 2132+06 2322-05 2327-14 243330 244440 265851
AMA 1954 2053+13 2049+07 2039-04 2030-15 235029 245139 255652
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 010000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3306 3615+12 0415+06 0118-08 3420-21 322835 312445 302354
BCE 0313+05 0233-07 0131-19 364335 352945 353852
LND 9900+11 3209+05 3320-09 3118-21 282235 252145 252154
RKS 0310 0212+05 0121-09 3615-21 311735 241844 241154
GJT 0609+10 0118+04 0436-09 0341-20 013234 042845 061253
FMN 0408+07 0410+02 0421-09 0229-20 033036 013444 331648
ABQ 2713+07 2715+00 3213-11 3425-23 332034 291738 253045
MBW 1010 0508+03 0125-09 0216-20 340634 211043 193855
DEN 0313+07 0425-01 0910-09 9900-19 081533 102143 172951
PUB 0433+06 0710+03 1717-10 1617-23 182734 184239 193746
ALS 0634+03 1117-09 0106-21 221337 221243 202345
TCC 2217 2116+09 2017+01 2138-10 2058-22 207429 218535 227444
BFF 0612 0612+09 0418+01 0223-09 0315-19 191232 182443 204154
GLD 0331 0423+07 1308+05 2223-07 2149-18 203732 215540 216349
GCK 1915+18 2025+11 2330+07 2135-08 2053-18 206031 217238 226348
GAG 2027+18 2521+12 2327+08 2043-07 2054-17 206430 216837 226548
AMA 2122 2328+12 2235+06 2147-08 2068-17 208029 218637 227947
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