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NZUS99 KBOU 151349
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0745 MDT Tuesday, September 15, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KFNL 151337Z 10003KT 10SM FEW042 OVC049 14/M01 A3029 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 151256Z 00000KT 10SM BKN037 OVC049 13/M01 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP203 T01331006 $
SPECI KFNL 151206Z 01009KT 10SM OVC030 13/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 $
METAR KGXY 151256Z 32005KT 10SM OVC040 14/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01390006
METAR KGXY 151156Z 34006KT 10SM OVC034 14/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP212 70001
T01440006 10211 20139 51038
SPECI KGXY 151129Z 31006KT 10SM OVC030 14/01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KLMO 151335Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN036 OVC041 14/01 A3031 RMK AO2
T01390013
METAR KLMO 151315Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC036 14/00 A3032 RMK AO2
T01360004
METAR KLMO 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC034 14/00 A3032 RMK AO2
T01361005
METAR KBDU 151335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS OVC033 13/00 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR KBDU 151315Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM OVC031 13/00 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC031 13/00 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 151335Z AUTO 35004KT 9SM BKN039 OVC050 15/M01 A3028 RMK AO2
T01461011 $
METAR KEIK 151315Z AUTO 32005KT 9SM OVC038 14/M01 A3028 RMK AO2
T01431014 $
METAR KEIK 151255Z AUTO 34004KT 9SM OVC032 14/M01 A3028 RMK AO2
T01421011 $
KBJC 151151Z 1512/1612 34007KT P6SM BKN020
FM151700 09007KT P6SM BKN020 BKN080
FM152000 11010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN080 PROB30 1521/1603 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 31009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
METAR KBJC 151345Z 36008KT 10SM BKN032 OVC046 14/M02 A3032
METAR KBJC 151215Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM OVC026 13/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KBJC 151155Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM OVC026 13/M02 A3030 RMK AO2
KDEN 151120Z 1512/1618 36009KT P6SM BKN018 BKN080
FM151700 09008KT P6SM BKN022 BKN080
FM151900 11010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN080
FM152200 12015G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1603 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 14013G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160600 21009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160900 28007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
FM161700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
METAR KDEN 151253Z 33011KT 10SM SCT026 OVC032 13/00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01330000
METAR KDEN 151153Z 35011KT 10SM OVC021 13/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01330006 10228 20133 51029
METAR KDEN 151053Z 34012KT 10SM OVC022 14/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01391006
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 151258Z 32009KT 10SM BKN024 OVC040 14/01 A3029 RMK AO2A
SLP186 T01410007
METAR KBKF 151158Z 35011KT 10SM BKN023 OVC045 13/M01 A3026 RMK AO2A
SLP172 T01251011 10214 20119 51033
METAR KBKF 151058Z 35011KT 10SM SCT080 SCT140 BKN200 13/M01 A3025 RMK
AO2A SLP168 T01321008
KAPA 151120Z 1512/1612 35008KT P6SM BKN018
FM151700 10008KT P6SM BKN022 BKN080
FM151900 11010KT P6SM SCT025 BKN080
FM152200 12015G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1603 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160500 20007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
METAR KAPA 151253Z 34011KT 10SM OVC027 13/00 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01280000
METAR KAPA 151153Z 34014KT 10SM OVC024 13/00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01330000 10194 20133 51035
SPECI KAPA 151104Z 36013KT 10SM BKN026 14/01 A3026 RMK AO2 T01390011
METAR KMNH 151335Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM OVC018 09/02 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KMNH 151315Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM OVC018 10/01 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151255Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM OVC018 09/02 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151335Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM OVC042 15/05 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KFMM 151315Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM OVC041 15/05 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151255Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM OVC040 15/05 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151335Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM SCT046 SCT080 13/06 A3024 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SW
METAR KSTK 151315Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM SCT080 12/06 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151255Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT080 12/07 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 151253Z AUTO 06015G25KT 10SM OVC032 13/03 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP185 T01280028
SPECI KAKO 151234Z AUTO 05013G22KT 10SM OVC031 13/04 A3021 RMK AO2
T01330039
SPECI KAKO 151200Z AUTO 04016KT 10SM BKN027 13/07 A3018 RMK AO2
T01330067
SPECI KLIC 151336Z AUTO 02011KT 8SM OVC015 12/11 A3026 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1316 T01220106
SPECI KLIC 151328Z AUTO 03014G24KT 4SM BR FEW007 OVC015 12/11 A3026 RMK
AO2 T01220106
SPECI KLIC 151303Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM OVC017 14/09 A3024 RMK AO2
T01390094
METAR KHEQ 151335Z AUTO 04011KT 9SM OVC040 13/04 A3020 RMK AO2 T01340040
$
METAR KHEQ 151315Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM OVC040 13/04 A3020 RMK AO2
T01350036 $
METAR KHEQ 151255Z AUTO 03012G20KT 10SM OVC038 14/03 A3017 RMK AO2
T01360035 $
METAR K2V6 151334Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM OVC038 13/03 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR K2V6 151314Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM OVC034 14/05 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151254Z AUTO 03013G22KT 10SM OVC034 14/05 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 151253Z AUTO 03017G34KT 10SM OVC025 16/09 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
WND 04036/1206 SLP154 T01560089 $
SPECI KITR 151218Z AUTO 04021G34KT 10SM SCT007 OVC015 16/12 A3010 RMK
AO2 PK WND 04036/1206 PRESRR T01560122 $
SPECI KITR 151209Z AUTO 04024G36KT 10SM SCT005 BKN009 OVC013 16/13 A3009
RMK AO2 PK WND 04036/1206 PRESRR T01610133 $
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 13:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...261/025
15000 FT MSL...257/028
14500 FT MSL...261/028
14000 FT MSL...264/026
13000 FT MSL...255/019
12000 FT MSL...333/017
11000 FT MSL...294/002
11000 FT MSL...355/016
10000 FT MSL...001/018
9900 FT MSL...029/008
9000 FT MSL...082/013
8800 FT MSL...058/014
8000 FT MSL...042/014
7900 FT MSL...022/013
7200 FT MSL...001/017
7000 FT MSL...003/019
6600 FT MSL...354/018
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1131 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Stratus is developing a little ahead of schedule, and also with
more extent. That`s despite the rather meager low level moisture
along the I-25 Corridor and Denver area TAF sites (dewpoints only
in the lower 30s). We`re leaning toward the NAM on this forecast
given the recent developments, and with the winds turning more
easterly in the low levels, slight low level moisture advection,
and some mid level clouds aloft any breakup will likely be
delayed til after 18Z. In fact, depending on clouds and thickness
of the stratus deck some of our stratus breakout runs with more
clouds and deeper moisture kept it in most of the day. We don`t
think the stratus would be that deep (less than 1,000 feet) so
we`ll shoot for something closer to 19-20Z, but a 30% chance it
could last til at least 21Z.
Regarding winds, a light N wind will start, transitioning more
E-ESE 17Z-20Z. Winds are expected to increase after 21Z but
potentially not til 00Z as Denver cyclone develops. That cyclone
means a chance (30%) that winds could turn NW at KBJC as early as
00Z and KAPA and KDEN as early as 02Z, so something to watch.
Given limited low level moisture, the threat of any fog even with
the developing cyclone is less than 10%. Otherwise enhanced SE
winds expected this evening with a few gusts around 20 kts. Just a
slight chance of showers after 21-22Z, but most of these will
dissipate as they move off the higher terrain. Also, low levels
would be too stable to support VRB outflow winds.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 151335Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 09/02 A3057 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S
METAR K4BM 151315Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3056 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K4BM 151255Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 151255Z 36017KT 10SM FEW020 SCT160 BKN200 12/02 A3028 RMK
AO2A PK WND 36027/02 SLP164 T01200016
METAR KAFF 151155Z 36018G22KT 10SM BKN200 13/03 A3024 RMK AO2A PK WND
36027/20 SLP144 T01260030 10226 20125 52030
METAR KAFF 151055Z 01022KT 10SM SCT200 15/02 A3021 RMK AO2A PK WND
01026/50 SLP128 T01510023
KCOS 151137Z 1512/1612 36020G33KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM151700 15010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM152000 15014G24KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM160300 16010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM160600 14007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 BKN070
METAR KCOS 151254Z 32019G27KT 10SM SCT120 SCT180 BKN230 13/03 A3026 RMK
AO2 PK WND 33033/1156 SLP168 T01280028 $
METAR KCOS 151154Z 34020G28KT 10SM FEW200 14/04 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND
36031/1105 SLP147 T01390044 10217 20139 51029 $
METAR KCOS 151054Z 36024G31KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
34031/0959 SLP134 T01720028 $
METAR KFLY 151335Z AUTO 36021G28KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W T01100027
METAR KFLY 151315Z AUTO 36017G27KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3030 RMK AO2
T01050020
METAR KFLY 151255Z AUTO 36018G31KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3028 RMK AO2
T01030018
KFCS 151200Z 1512/1618 35015G30KT 9999 SCT050 BKN100 520009
QNH3019INS
BECMG 1516/1517 03009KT 9999 SCT050 BKN100 QNH3022INS
BECMG 1600/1601 13012KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3025INS
TEMPO 1603/1606 21010G20KT 9999 VCSH BKN030
BECMG 1611/1612 23009KT 9999 NSW SCT070 QNH3028INS
TX23/1521Z
TN12/1610Z
METAR KFCS 151255Z AUTO 36020G27KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
36027/50 SLP167 T01480030 $
METAR KFCS 151155Z AUTO 36020G27KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
01030/33 SLP153 T01600031 10239 20154 52031 $
METAR KFCS 151055Z AUTO 02018G25KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
01031/0955 SLP135 T01880022 $
KPUB 151137Z 1512/1612 36020G32KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM151600 06010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM152000 12012G22KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM160200 11007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
FM160800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 BKN070
METAR KPUB 151253Z 01011G24KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
36030/1224 PRESRR SLP149 T01830033
METAR KPUB 151153Z 36021G33KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
01033/1138 SLP122 T01940006 10239 20178 51032
METAR KPUB 151053Z AUTO 01014G21KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02170061
METAR KVTP 151335Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM SCT009 OVC075 08/04 A3063 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 151315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 08/05 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151255Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM SCT001 OVC085 07/03 A3059 RMK
AO2
METAR KTAD 151254Z AUTO 02013G20KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01890072
METAR KTAD 151154Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM FEW120 17/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01670072 10217 20150 51023
METAR KTAD 151054Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM OVC120 17/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01720067
SPECI KLHX 151323Z AUTO 36012G24KT 10SM BKN024 17/09 A3015 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02028/1257 T01720094 $
METAR KLHX 151253Z AUTO 36013G23KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
34032/1213 SLP141 T01720083 $
METAR KLHX 151153Z AUTO 01018G29KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND
01029/1149 SLP113 T02000117 10244 20189 53034 $
SPECI KLAA 151332Z AUTO 02014G23KT 10SM OVC016 19/17 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36036/1259 T01940167
SPECI KLAA 151300Z AUTO 01021G36KT 9SM BKN014 19/16 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
36036/1259 T01890161
METAR KLAA 151253Z AUTO 01019G28KT 9SM BKN016 18/16 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
02031/1242 SLP126 T01830161
METAR KSPD 151256Z AUTO 32017G23KT 21/11 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP106
T02060111
METAR KSPD 151156Z AUTO 25007G18KT 21/14 A3001 RMK AO1 SLP090 70002
T02060144 10239 20200 53012
METAR KSPD 151056Z AUTO 22011KT 21/14 A2999 RMK AO1 SLP082 T02060139
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 13:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...281/020
14300 FT MSL...287/019
14000 FT MSL...287/021
13000 FT MSL...284/015
12400 FT MSL...284/013
12000 FT MSL...287/015
11000 FT MSL...306/011
10800 FT MSL...310/011
10000 FT MSL...011/022
9700 FT MSL...001/013
9000 FT MSL...022/024
8600 FT MSL...022/027
8000 FT MSL...021/033
7700 FT MSL...019/034
7100 FT MSL...018/038
7000 FT MSL...017/039
6300 FT MSL...014/039
6000 FT MSL...008/042
5900 FT MSL...007/041
5700 FT MSL...006/037
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1144 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 543 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
KCOS and KPUB: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours.
Gusty northerly winds post FROPA will be in place through the start
of this TAF period, with frequent gusts to around 30 knots expected.
Winds shift to become more southeasterly behind the front this
afternoon, and remain gusty, with gusts to around 20-25 knots
expected. Winds finally lessen in magnitude by this evening, with
lighter winds then persisting into tomorrow morning. In addition,
thick mid to high level clouds will be in place through this TAF
period, with clouds even lowering this evening and into tomorrow
morning. Otherwise, dry conditions are anticipated given overall
stable conditions, though a rogue shower can not be ruled out,
particularly for KCOS.
KALS: VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. Light
winds at the start of the this TAF period will increase this
afternoon as some mixing develops within the San Luis Valley.
Strongest winds are expected late this afternoon, with gusts up to
30 knots expected. Winds will start to lessen this evening as mixing
lessens. Along with that, showers and thunderstorms are anticipated
this afternoon, which could bring brief periods of gusty outflow
winds and lightning. Outside of that, thick coverage of mid to high
level clouds is anticipated, with clouds lowering slightly heading
into this evening.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 08/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00780033
METAR KCAG 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 09/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00890017 10128 20067 51009
METAR KCAG 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 09/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00890011
METAR KHDN 151256Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC110 11/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01061006
METAR KHDN 151156Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM OVC100 09/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00941006 10139 20094 53009
METAR KHDN 151056Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM OVC100 12/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01221017
METAR KSBS 151335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 09/00 A3024 RMK AO1
T00901004
METAR KSBS 151315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 09/M01 A3024 RMK AO1
T00851010
METAR KSBS 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 09/00 A3023 RMK AO1
T00900000
METAR KC07 151335Z AUTO 10SM BKN065 BKN080 BKN090 08/03 A3048 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 151315Z AUTO 10SM SCT065 SCT080 BKN090 07/04 A3048 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 151255Z AUTO 10SM SCT065 SCT075 BKN090 07/05 A3047 RMK
AO2
METAR K33V 151335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 07/02 A3033 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 07/02 A3033 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151255Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT090 07/02 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 09/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00940022
METAR KEEO 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN095 11/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01110044 10122 20094 53007
METAR KEEO 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 OVC120 11/06 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP155 T01110061
METAR K20V 151335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 08/07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR K20V 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 151335Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM VCTS CLR 07/06 A3039 RMK AO2
T00700062
METAR KGNB 151315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 07/06 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW T00670057
METAR KGNB 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 07/06 A3038 RMK AO2
T00700058
METAR K0CO 151335Z AUTO 24023G28KT 10SM BKN055 02/02 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151315Z AUTO 24019G25KT 10SM SCT065 03/01 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151255Z AUTO 25017G25KT 10SM SCT044 SCT065 BKN120 03/01 A3058
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151333Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM TS OVC001 02/02 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR KC99 151313Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM OVC001 03/03 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW AND W
METAR KC99 151253Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM OVC001 03/03 A3049 RMK AO2
KGJT 151123Z 1512/1612 10012KT P6SM SCT060 BKN070 OVC110
FM151500 13012KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
FM151900 22008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 13006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM160600 10009KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KGJT 151253Z 10012KT 10SM BKN110 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01610133
METAR KGJT 151153Z AUTO 08015KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
SLP130 70006 T01610133 10183 20161 53006
METAR KGJT 151053Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 OVC110 17/14 A3009
RMK AO2 SLP122 T01670139
KRIL 151123Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
FM151900 24009KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 24007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1603 -TSRA
BKN060CB BKN070
FM160300 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1604/1609
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KRIL 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 13/11 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S SLP157 T01280106
METAR KRIL 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 13/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP155
70007 T01330111 10161 20133 51008
METAR KRIL 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 14/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01440117
METAR K5SM 151329Z AUTO 7SM -TSRA SCT016 BKN039 OVC050 06/05 A3050 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N S AND NW
METAR K5SM 151315Z AUTO 10SM VCTS SCT026 SCT050 BKN065 06/05 A3050 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT S THRU W
METAR K5SM 151255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/03 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND
W
KEGE 151212Z 1512/1612 12003KT P6SM FEW020 BKN110
FM151800 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1519/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 23005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN070
SPECI KEGE 151320Z 00000KT 10SM BKN007 OVC090 13/12 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW AND W
METAR KEGE 151256Z 28003KT 10SM FEW009 BKN090 12/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01220117
METAR KEGE 151156Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM FEW095 OVC110 12/12 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP177 60000 70033 T01220117 10144 20122 51006
KASE 151123Z 1512/1612 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA FEW020 SCT060 OVC070
PROB30 1512/1515 -SHRA SCT020 BKN040
FM151800 20008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 17006KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM160600 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA SCT040 BKN060
METAR KASE 151253Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3030 RMK AO2 RAE1159 SLP160
P0001 T01110083
METAR KASE 151153Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC100 11/09 A3030 RMK
AO2 SLP159 P0004 60014 70041 T01110089 10128 20106 50009
SPECI KASE 151102Z AUTO VRB04KT 8SM -RA SCT050 OVC070 11/09 A3029 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW P0001 T01060094
METAR KCCU 151335Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM SCT048 BKN055 05/01 A3059 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 151315Z AUTO 17012G17KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 04/01 A3057 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 151255Z AUTO 19009G18KT 140V230 10SM SCT065 SCT075 04/01
A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 151253Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM BKN046 OVC100 07/06 A3048 RMK AO2
SLP174 T00670056
METAR KLXV 151153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW050 SCT080 OVC110 06/06 A3047
RMK AO2 SLP167 60005 70034 T00610056 10089 20061 53008
METAR KLXV 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN065 OVC075 07/06 A3046 RMK AO2
RAB01E20 SLP162 P0000 T00670056
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 13:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...292/025
12000 FT MSL...279/024
11800 FT MSL...288/030
11100 FT MSL...288/022
11000 FT MSL...253/023
10400 FT MSL...236/019
10200 FT MSL...280/022
10100 FT MSL...221/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1128 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 528 AM MDT TUE Sep 15 2026
Most of the shower and thunderstorm activity has decreased in
coverage or is exiting the CWA to the East early this morning.
Lower clouds are lingering in post shower airmass with IFR
conditions moving in and out of KEGE. Will monitor this airfield
for AMD over the next few hours. 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. MVFR and possible IFR conditions will once
again be possible toward sunrise but confidence too low to place
in TAFs attm.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 151335Z AUTO 05003KT 7SM TSRA CLR 14/14 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE AND SW T01420135
METAR KAJZ 151315Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM RA CLR 14/13 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE AND SW T01430132
METAR KAJZ 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM RA CLR 14/13 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE T01430132
KMTJ 151123Z 1512/1612 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140
FM151800 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 18007KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-TSRA BKN060CB
METAR KMTJ 151253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 12/12 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP164 T01220117
METAR KMTJ 151153Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP157
70032 T01220117 10156 20122 51005
METAR KMTJ 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01280122
METAR KGUC 151256Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN055 09/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP216
T00940089 $
METAR KGUC 151156Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN055 09/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP210
60005 7//// T00940089 10117 20094 51011 $
METAR KGUC 151056Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01000094 $
METAR K7BM 151335Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM VCTS CLR 11/05 A3046 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR K7BM 151315Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
AND NW
METAR K7BM 151255Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 151335Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM VCTS CLR 11/07 A3036 RMK AO2
T01100065
METAR KAEJ 151315Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
T01060063
METAR KAEJ 151255Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3034 RMK AO2
T00970062
METAR KANK 151335Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM VCTS FEW110 OVC190 13/06 A3031 RMK
AO2 T01260056 $
METAR KANK 151315Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN190 BKN210 12/06 A3030 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W T01200056 $
METAR KANK 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW210 12/05 A3029 RMK AO2
T01190055 $
METAR KMYP 151335Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM BKN024 BKN050 OVC065 05/03 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151315Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM SCT022 BKN060 06/03 A3068 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 151255Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM SCT070 06/03 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 151335Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
T01420113
METAR KAIB 151315Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT120 14/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T01420113
METAR KAIB 151255Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3017 RMK AO2
T01460114
KTEX 151123Z 1512/1612 10004KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN060 PROB30
1512/1516 -SHRA SCT040 BKN050
FM151800 22007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN090 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM160000 15006KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN110 PROB30 1600/1606
-SHRA BKN050
FM160600 13005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612 4SM
-SHRA BKN040 BKN045
METAR KTEX 151335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT049 OVC055 11/06 A3044 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 151315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC065 10/05 A3043 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC060 10/05 A3043 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 151335Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM VCTS OVC100 10/07 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR K04V 151315Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM BKN100 10/06 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW PWINO
METAR K04V 151255Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 151053Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM FEW120 13/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01280122 $
KDRO 151123Z 1512/1612 12008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 OVC110
FM152000 23006KT P6SM FEW040 SCT110 PROB30 1522/1601
VRB15G29KT -TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
FM160100 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM160600 09005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN050
METAR KDRO 151253Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01170106 $
METAR KDRO 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP193
60023 70093 T01220106 10139 20111 55002 $
METAR KDRO 151053Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT060 BKN090 OVC110 13/10 A3024
RMK AO2 PK WND 34039/1003 WSHFT 1009 LTG DSNT NE-SE RAE44
TSE23 SLP184 P0017 T01280100 $
METAR KPSO 151335Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 10/10 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N
METAR KPSO 151315Z AUTO 29002KT 10SM FEW060 FEW075 SCT090 10/10 A3036
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151255Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW055 BKN075 OVC095 11/10 A3036
RMK AO2 P0004
METAR KCPW 151335Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM VCTS SCT065 BKN085 03/02 A3063 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KCPW 151315Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT020 SCT031 OVC085 03/03 A3062
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW PWINO
METAR KCPW 151255Z AUTO 14009KT 2 1/2SM SCT004 SCT013 OVC022 03/03 A3063
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W P0013 PWINO
KALS 151137Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM VCFG FEW002 SCT050 BKN100
FM151500 13007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100
FM152000 18012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1523
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM152300 18020G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1523/1602
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160300 15008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
METAR KALS 151252Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP213
T00560050
METAR KALS 151152Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP194 70001
T00610056 10106 20056 51009
METAR KALS 151052Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00670061
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 13:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...292/025
12000 FT MSL...279/024
11800 FT MSL...288/030
11100 FT MSL...288/022
11000 FT MSL...253/023
10400 FT MSL...236/019
10200 FT MSL...280/022
10100 FT MSL...221/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1128 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 528 AM MDT TUE Sep 15 2026
Most of the shower and thunderstorm activity has decreased in
coverage or is exiting the CWA to the East early this morning.
Lower clouds are lingering in post shower airmass with IFR
conditions moving in and out of KEGE. Will monitor this airfield
for AMD over the next few hours. 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. MVFR and possible IFR conditions will once
again be possible toward sunrise but confidence too low to place
in TAFs attm.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
FM151800 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1520/1524 VRB25G35KT 5SM
-TSRA OVC070CB
FM160200 18008KT P6SM VCSH SCT110
FM160800 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB PROB30 1609/1612
VRB10G18KT 5SM -TSRA OVC060CB
METAR KPGA 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02280106
METAR KPGA 151153Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP095 T02170117 10289 20217 53007
METAR KPGA 151053Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP088 T02280122
SPECI KRQE 151318Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN016 14/12 A3028 RMK AO2
T01390122
METAR KRQE 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01280122
METAR KRQE 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 14/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP146
60007 70058 T01390122 10144 20122 53006
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1056 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...Tuesday 15/12Z through Wednesday 16/12Z...Mostly VFR
conditions forecast through the period, but periods of MVFR/IFR
conditions are possible from low clouds and/or heavier SHRA/TSRA.
Outside of gusty/erratic storm driven winds, expect south through
southwest winds 5-15 kts.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 16/12Z through Friday 18/12Z...Overnight/early
morning low ceilings possible through the period, along with
periods of MVFR/IFR conditions from heavier SHRA/TSRA. Otherwise,
expect VFR conditions. Outside of gusty storm driven winds, expect
south through southwest winds 5-15 kts gusting near 20 kts each
afternoon becoming lighter overnight.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 151137Z 1512/1618 15005KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 1512/1513 30004KT
FM151700 33008KT P6SM SCT200
FM160300 15010G18KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1603/1609 -TSRA
BKN100CB
METAR KSLC 151254Z 00000KT 10SM BKN260 12/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01170017 $
METAR KSLC 151154Z 00000KT 10SM SCT270 12/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01170017 10150 20111 50001 $
METAR KSLC 151054Z 15003KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP147 T01220011
$
KVEL 151123Z 1512/1612 33005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM152100 21008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT120 PROB30 1522/1601 -TSRA
BKN090CB
FM160100 01005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606 -TSRA
OVC060CB
FM160600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN040
METAR KVEL 151253Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01171022
METAR KVEL 151153Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT110 13/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01331022 10161 20117 53006
METAR KVEL 151053Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM FEW120 14/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01391028
METAR KPUC 151253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01171006
METAR KPUC 151153Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01170000 10178 20111 50010
METAR KPUC 151053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01281006
KCNY 151123Z 1512/1612 09007KT P6SM BKN100
FM152000 20010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT110 PROB30 1521/1601
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160100 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KCNY 151253Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT100 19/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01890128
METAR KCNY 151153Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM BKN100 20/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02000128 10250 20194 51011
METAR KCNY 151053Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM BKN100 20/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100
T02000122
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1211 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 with storms developing across portions of
northern Utah in the evening.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 151137Z 1512/1612 07007KT P6SM SCT200
FM151700 23018G30KT P6SM SCT150
FM160300 19007KT P6SM SCT100
PROB30 1603/1609 VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB=
METAR KEVW 151253Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 05/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00501072 $
METAR KEVW 151153Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 05/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP169
T00501078 10089 20039 57001 $
METAR KEVW 151053Z AUTO 05003KT CLR 05/M08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP165
T00501078 $
KRKS 151120Z 1512/1612 23007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM152030 24012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160100 23008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 1603/1609 -SHRA
BKN080
METAR KRKS 151254Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00441056
METAR KRKS 151154Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP185
T00441050 10111 20044 53003
METAR KRKS 151054Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP176
T00561050
KRWL 151122Z 1512/1612 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 18010KT P6SM SCT100
FM152100 23016G26KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM160300 20014G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KRWL 151253Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00391033 $
METAR KRWL 151153Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00391033 10078 20033 51005 $
METAR KRWL 151053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00391033
KLAR 151122Z 1512/1612 10009KT P6SM SCT100
FM151400 15017G26KT P6SM FEW200
FM152300 16017G26KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM160600 18012KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KLAR 151253Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN120 06/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00561039 $
METAR KLAR 151153Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM OVC120 07/M03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155
T00671033 10122 20050 51014 $
METAR KLAR 151053Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM BKN110 06/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00561039
KCYS 151122Z 1512/1612 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120
TEMPO 1512/1513 BKN025
FM151600 16011G19KT P6SM FEW150
FM151900 17017G26KT P6SM SCT200
FM160400 18012KT P6SM SCT150
FM160900 22006KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KCYS 151253Z 34005KT 10SM SCT026 09/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00891022 $
SPECI KCYS 151236Z 36004KT 10SM FEW027 SCT060 09/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
T00891022 $
METAR KCYS 151153Z 32007KT 10SM BKN026 08/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP179
T00831022 10167 20083 53014 $
Riverton (KRIW) 09/15/26 13:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...303/004
24000 FT MSL...055/002
14600 FT MSL...098/003
14000 FT MSL...290/002
12800 FT MSL...191/003
12000 FT MSL...115/001
11200 FT MSL...199/005
10000 FT MSL...199/003
10000 FT MSL...185/003
9000 FT MSL...101/007
9000 FT MSL...136/007
8100 FT MSL...122/007
8000 FT MSL...144/013
7400 FT MSL...126/010
7000 FT MSL...182/018
6200 FT MSL...106/005
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/15/26 13:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...251/038
19000 FT MSL...253/037
18000 FT MSL...259/036
17400 FT MSL...258/034
17000 FT MSL...258/034
16000 FT MSL...258/035
15100 FT MSL...255/030
15000 FT MSL...253/030
14000 FT MSL...249/029
13200 FT MSL...245/027
13000 FT MSL...246/027
12000 FT MSL...230/027
11700 FT MSL...231/028
11000 FT MSL...218/025
10500 FT MSL...213/023
10000 FT MSL...202/020
9500 FT MSL...158/015
9000 FT MSL...147/012
7400 FT MSL...019/016
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1000 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 356 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Largely VFR conditions should continue through 12Z Wednesday.
The day will start of clear but increasing moisture from the
south will bring high clouds from south to north through the
day. Clouds may build up more by 22Z with some showers and even
a thunderstorm possible. Deeper moisture slowly spreads
northward through the night, bringing some showers to
southwestern Wyoming. We have added PROB30 groups for showers in
vicinity of KRKS, KBPI and KPNA between roughly 03Z to 09Z, A
stray shower may get close to KJAC, but with the chance less
than 15 percent we decided not to add to the TAFs. Wind should
remain under 11 knots for the most part, except near KCPR where
some gusts to 15 to 20 knots will be possible this afternoon.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1126 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 523 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Mostly VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours. A few low
clouds have moved into KCYS bringing MVFR conditions, but these
should move out within the next hour or two based on current
model guidance. CIGs through the day into tomorrow should remain
mostly mid to high level, with some clearing today before
widespread cloudiness returns tonight into tomorrow morning.
Winds breezy again today all sites with gusts between 20-30
knots, with many sites lessening overnight except for KRWL,
KSNY, and KAIA where enhanced gusts likely through the remainder
of the TAF period. Some showers may move into KRWL/KLAR tonight
into tomorrow morning, but they should be fairly scattered and
not expecting significant drops in flight categories from this
activity.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 151335Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM OVC038 12/01 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW T01200008
METAR KIBM 151315Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM OVC038 12/01 A3026 RMK AO2
T01180005
METAR KIBM 151255Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM OVC040 12/00 A3026 RMK AO2
T01200002
KSNY 151122Z 1512/1612 02010KT P6SM FEW120
FM151500 08008KT P6SM SCT150
FM151900 12012KT P6SM FEW200
FM152200 14014G24KT P6SM SCT150
FM160800 17012KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KSNY 151253Z AUTO 03012KT 10SM OVC046 12/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01220017 $
METAR KSNY 151153Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM BKN041 OVC120 13/04 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP173 T01280039 10172 20128 52028 $
METAR KSNY 151053Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01280039
METAR KOGA 151335Z AUTO 05007G15KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW T01410067
METAR KOGA 151315Z AUTO 04008G19KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3020 RMK AO2
T01410063
METAR KOGA 151255Z AUTO 03012G19KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3018 RMK AO2
T01410061
METAR KIML 151253Z AUTO 04012G21KT 10SM OVC042 15/05 A3017 RMK AO2 PK
WND 04032/1155 SLP193 T01500050
METAR KIML 151153Z AUTO 04023G33KT 10SM FEW020 OVC034 16/08 A3010 RMK
AO2 PK WND 05033/1152 SLP164 T01610083 10211 20161 53039
$
SPECI KIML 151107Z AUTO 03016G24KT 10SM OVC030 17/10 A3007 RMK AO2
T01720100 $
KMCK 151129Z 1511/1612 04015G30KT P6SM SCT015
TEMPO 1511/1513 6SM -TSRA BKN015CB
FM151400 04017G30KT P6SM BKN035
FM152000 08015KT P6SM BKN035
FM160400 VRB06KT 6SM BR BKN020 PROB30 1606/1609 4SM -SHRA
OVC010
METAR KMCK 151253Z AUTO 06016G25KT 10SM OVC041 17/11 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP173 T01720111 $
METAR KMCK 151153Z AUTO 05014KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
05036/1055 SLP150 60001 70001 T01720111 10228 20172 53043
$
METAR KMCK 151053Z AUTO 05023G36KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
05036/1052 SLP130 T01830117 $
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1102 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 559 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Patchy MVFR ceilings will dissipate across southwest Nebraska
this morning as drier air moves in from the north. Otherwise
VFR can be expected until late tonight. Late tonight, after 10Z
Wednesday, MVFR ceilings are expected to shift north into
southwest Nebraska as low-level moisture/humidity returns
northward into the area.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 151346Z 1514/1612 04025G35KT P6SM OVC025
FM151800 04015G25KT P6SM BKN035
FM152200 08015KT P6SM BKN050
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN024
FM160600 VRB06KT 6SM BR BKN010
METAR KGLD 151253Z AUTO 04020G33KT 10SM OVC025 16/11 A3010 RMK AO2 PK
WND 04036/1213 SLP150 T01610111 $
METAR KGLD 151153Z AUTO 04020G37KT 10SM OVC015 17/13 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
WND 03043/1111 SLP125 70001 T01670128 10233 20161 51032 $
SPECI KGLD 151150Z AUTO 04017G37KT 10SM OVC015 17/13 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
WND 03043/1111 $
KGCK 151138Z 1512/1612 23010KT P6SM BKN200
FM151500 03015G25KT P6SM BKN150
FM160100 05012KT P6SM OVC030
FM160400 05009KT P6SM OVC010
METAR KGCK 151254Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02110183
METAR KGCK 151154Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP091
70010 T02170183 10228 20217 50007 $
METAR KGCK 151054Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02170189 $
METAR KLBL 151256Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02220189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151156Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP102
6//// 7//// T02280183 10250 20228 51013 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151056Z AUTO 21013G22KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02440178 PNO $
METAR KEHA 151335Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM 21/16 A3003 RMK AO2 T02140161
METAR KEHA 151315Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM 21/16 A3002 RMK AO2 T02120160
METAR KEHA 151255Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM 21/16 A3002 RMK AO2 T02140160
Goodland (KGLD) 09/15/26 13:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...231/017
12000 FT MSL...217/016
11000 FT MSL...237/014
10700 FT MSL...224/014
10000 FT MSL...265/007
9100 FT MSL...043/012
9000 FT MSL...035/016
8100 FT MSL...054/020
8000 FT MSL...054/020
7000 FT MSL...055/038
7000 FT MSL...057/038
6000 FT MSL...045/044
6000 FT MSL...044/044
5300 FT MSL...041/042
5000 FT MSL...035/038
4700 FT MSL...037/037
4200 FT MSL...028/033
4000 FT MSL...030/032
4000 FT MSL...029/031
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/15/26 13:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...227/039
29300 FT MSL...042/004
28000 FT MSL...239/030
26000 FT MSL...231/021
25000 FT MSL...224/020
24100 FT MSL...221/016
24000 FT MSL...219/016
22000 FT MSL...211/019
20000 FT MSL...206/020
20000 FT MSL...207/018
19000 FT MSL...206/021
18000 FT MSL...212/021
17000 FT MSL...209/022
16500 FT MSL...197/018
16000 FT MSL...193/017
15000 FT MSL...182/031
14000 FT MSL...195/025
13900 FT MSL...178/017
13000 FT MSL...192/017
12000 FT MSL...199/040
11700 FT MSL...196/018
11000 FT MSL...213/022
10000 FT MSL...230/026
9800 FT MSL...201/018
9000 FT MSL...247/024
8200 FT MSL...258/023
8000 FT MSL...254/024
7100 FT MSL...253/033
7000 FT MSL...259/032
6000 FT MSL...260/036
6000 FT MSL...258/036
5100 FT MSL...259/035
5000 FT MSL...262/036
4300 FT MSL...261/034
4000 FT MSL...253/027
3700 FT MSL...263/029
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 1028 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 526 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites through
early afternoon. Low level stratus is then forecast to develop along
and behind a cold front advancing southeast through southwest Kansas
and central Kansas this afternoon into this evening. As a result,
MVFR cigs are expected spread southeastward, affecting the vicinity
of KHYS and KGCK generally after 20-22Z and KDDC and KLBL later this
evening. North-northeast winds 15 to 25kt with gusts up to 30kt are
expected to develop behind the aforementioned cold front as it moves
through southwest/central Kansas this afternoon into the evening.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 151126Z 1512/1612 21011KT P6SM BKN250
FM151500 26013KT P6SM SCT250
FM151800 34012KT P6SM SCT100
PROB30 1600/1603 6SM -TSRA BR BKN070CB
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM -SHRA BKN020
PROB30 1603/1606 4SM TSRA BR OVC015CB=
METAR KGUY 151253Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02220178
METAR KGUY 151153Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02170178 10261 20217 51012
METAR KGUY 151053Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP081
T02220172 $
KDHT 151126Z 1512/1612 22010KT P6SM SCT250
FM151500 26013KT P6SM SCT250
FM151700 35010KT P6SM SCT250
FM151900 02014KT P6SM SCT250
FM160000 05011KT P6SM -SHRA SCT100 PROB30 1600/1606 6SM -TSRA
BR BKN090CB
FM161000 11007KT 6SM BR BKN020
METAR KDHT 151253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01940172
METAR KDHT 151153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02000172 10211 20200 53007 $
METAR KDHT 151053Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP100
T02060167 $
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1136 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 627 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Impacts to all terminals today and tonight will be based around
thunderstorm activity. PROB30 groups have been assigned to all
sites with only some minor changes from the previous 06Z
iterations. A wind change from SW to NE is expected at KDHT and
KGUY as a cold front moves through those areas today. The front is
expected to stall before it can arrive at KAMA. Tomorrow morning,
the potential for low ceilings in the wake of the dissipating
storms is increasing. MVFR conditions may impact KGUY and KDHT
before 12Z Wednesday, as a result.
Rangel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 151121Z 1512/1612 10007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM152000 18008KT P6SM SCT080
FM160200 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1602/1605
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160500 10007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
METAR KFMN 151253Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01500106
METAR KFMN 151153Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP169
70005 T01560106 10172 20156 51008
METAR KFMN 151053Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01610089
METAR KLVS 151253Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM 16/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01560089 $
METAR KLVS 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01440094 10172 20139 51009 $
METAR KLVS 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01500094 $
METAR KRTN 151253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN100 12/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01220089
METAR KRTN 151153Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01110089 10161 20111 53014
METAR KRTN 151053Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01170094
METAR KCAO 151255Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP126
T01780133
METAR KCAO 151155Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01830133 10211 20183 51008
METAR KCAO 151055Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01890128
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1131 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 522 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
A few showers linger across south central and southeast New Mexico
this morning. Coverage of showers and storms will increase around
18Z, with storm motions towards the north/northeast at around 10
knots. Stronger storms will have the potential to produce strong
outflow wind gusts are create brief visibility reductions. A
cluster of storms across the northeast may produce wind gusts in
excess of 40 knots. At least scattered showers and storms will
likely linger into the overnight hours. MVFR to IFR cigs will
likely develop across the northeast after 06Z with these low
clouds expanding westward towards the central mountain chain by
12Z.
* * * * * 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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