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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1205 MDT Tuesday, September 8, 2026


* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR KFNL 081756Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02830111
       10294 20156 58001 $
METAR KFNL 081656Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02610111
       $
METAR KFNL 081556Z 18007KT 9SM CLR 24/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167 T02390117
       $

METAR KGXY 081756Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02890128
       10289 20172 58001
METAR KGXY 081656Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T02560122
METAR KGXY 081556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02610083

METAR KLMO 081755Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3024 RMK AO2 T02630110
       10271 20136
METAR KLMO 081735Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3024 RMK AO2
       T02600117
METAR KLMO 081715Z AUTO 12007KT 090V160 10SM CLR 26/13 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02620125

METAR KBDU 081755Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 081735Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 081715Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3024 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 081755Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3021 RMK AO2 T02740100
       10281 20158 58001 $
METAR KEIK 081735Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3022 RMK AO2 T02750106
       $
METAR KEIK 081715Z AUTO 12008G14KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3022 RMK AO2
       T02680109 $

KBJC 081730Z 0818/0918 12009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 0821/0824
      VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM090000 18008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM090500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
     FM091000 33008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM091400 02009KT P6SM FEW150 FEW200
     FM091700 08007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KBJC 081746Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3027
METAR KBJC 081645Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3028
SPECI KBJC 081615Z 13007KT 10SM SCT120 24/11 A3028

KDEN 081730Z 0818/0924 06010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
     FM081900 09011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
     FM082100 11010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 0821/0901
      VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM090100 15012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
     FM090400 18007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140
     FM090700 24007KT P6SM FEW100
     FM091200 36010KT P6SM FEW150 FEW200
      TEMPO 0913/0915 36012G25KT
     FM091700 04008KT P6SM FEW200
     FM092100 10008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
METAR KDEN 081753Z 08007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 SCT220 27/04 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP156 T02670039 10267 20172 50001
METAR KDEN 081653Z 08008KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 SCT220 26/04 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP159 T02560044
METAR KDEN 081553Z 06008KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 SCT220 24/07 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP160 T02390067


KBKF 081700Z 0817/0923 VRB06KT 9999 FEW090 FEW150 SCT220
      QNH3022INS
      BECMG 0820/0821 12009KT 9999 VCTS BKN090CB OVC120 QNH3020INS
      TEMPO 0822/0902 VRB15G30KT 8000 -TSRA BKN070CB OVC100
      BECMG 0903/0904 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW075 SCT110 QNH3023INS
      TX29/0822Z TN16/0913Z
METAR KBKF 081658Z 04009KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 SCT220 26/04 A3026 RMK
       AO2A SLP160 T02600039
METAR KBKF 081558Z 08005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 SCT220 25/05 A3026 RMK
       AO2A SLP160 T02510048
METAR KBKF 081458Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 SCT220 22/10 A3025 RMK
       AO2A SLP164 T02170099 52019

KAPA 081730Z 0818/0918 07009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
     FM082000 09010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
      TEMPO 0821/0901 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM090100 15012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
     FM090400 18008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
     FM090700 23006KT P6SM FEW100
     FM091000 34008KT P6SM FEW150
     FM091300 36009KT P6SM FEW150 FEW200
METAR KAPA 081753Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 25/06 A3027 RMK AO2
       SLP177 T02500056 10250 20167 58001
METAR KAPA 081653Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 23/06 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP183 T02330056
METAR KAPA 081553Z 07006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 22/09 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP183 T02170094

METAR KMNH 081755Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 081735Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 081715Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3039 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 081755Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 081735Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 081715Z AUTO 35011G19KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3020 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 081755Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 081735Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 081715Z AUTO 01007KT 342V042 10SM 26/10 A3017 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 081753Z AUTO 02013G20KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T02720056 10272 20178 50009
METAR KAKO 081653Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T02500067
METAR KAKO 081553Z AUTO 02015KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02280100

METAR KLIC 081755Z AUTO 04013KT 010V070 10SM CLR 27/08 A3024 RMK AO2
       SLP158 T02670083 10278 20172 50004
METAR KLIC 081655Z AUTO 03011G20KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
       03026/1624 SLP159 T02720094
METAR KLIC 081555Z AUTO 36014G20KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T02330089

METAR KHEQ 081755Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3014 RMK AO2 60000
       T02720101 10273 20191 51016 $
METAR KHEQ 081735Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3014 RMK AO2 T02620109
       $
METAR KHEQ 081715Z AUTO 36013G18KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02480111 $

METAR K2V6 081754Z AUTO 02011G16KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 081734Z AUTO 02010G15KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 081714Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3018 RMK AO2


METAR KITR 081753Z AUTO 03015G25KT 10SM FEW120 28/11 A3014 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 02026/1716 SLP143 T02830106 10289 20189 51012
METAR KITR 081653Z AUTO 02015G25KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02830111
METAR KITR 081553Z AUTO 02013G23KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP136
       T02610150

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/08/2026
Fort Collins - 06:34:37 MDT / 19:21:09 MDT
Denver       - 06:34:47 MDT / 19:20:07 MDT
Sterling     - 06:27:08 MDT / 19:13:48 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/08/26 17:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  14500 FT MSL...271/020
                  14000 FT MSL...278/022
                  13000 FT MSL...280/015
                  12600 FT MSL...278/015
                  12000 FT MSL...277/012
                  11000 FT MSL...291/010
                  11000 FT MSL...300/009
                  10000 FT MSL...027/007
                   9900 FT MSL...036/007
                   9000 FT MSL...066/011
                   8800 FT MSL...064/011
                   8000 FT MSL...061/013
                   7900 FT MSL...060/012
                   7200 FT MSL...056/012
                   7000 FT MSL...056/012
                   6600 FT MSL...049/012
                   6100 FT MSL...060/014
                   6000 FT MSL...058/012
                   5900 FT MSL...075/012

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1737 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Easterly winds
have begun filtering into DEN and APA, and have bumped up the
prevailing speeds accordingly. Expect generally an easterly wind
throughout the afternoon, with speeds varying between 08-17 kts.
CAMs still indicate a few high-based storms forming this
afternoon, with the best chance for impacts being at APA. Have
kept a PROB30 in for DEN and BJC due to the threat of gusty
outflow winds of nearby convection. Storms should be out of the
area by 01Z, but there is a chance (<30% chance) of a lingering
shower through 02Z, particularly for APA.
A more southerly drainage wind expected overnight tonight (around
180-190 degrees). Models are in good agreement of the cold front
now arriving between 11Z-13Z, which will bring northerly winds
(northeasterly for BJC) to the terminals. There could be a period
of gustier northerly winds in the morning for DEN, so have
introduced a TEMPO for that reason between 13Z-15Z. Expect a
typical diurnal pattern tomorrow afternoon. With drier air
filtering in, no precipitation is expected for the terminals.


* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR K4BM 081755Z AUTO 15010G15KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 081735Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 081715Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3070 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 081655Z 03012KT 10SM FEW080 SCT200 25/11 A3030 RMK AO2A
       SLP154 T02520110
METAR KAFF 081555Z 02015KT 10SM FEW130 23/12 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP154
       T02340124
METAR KAFF 081455Z 01016KT 10SM FEW130 SCT200 21/12 A3028 RMK AO2A
       SLP150 T02140120 52019

KCOS 081722Z 0818/0918 06012KT P6SM FEW060 SCT130 SCT200
     FM081900 09012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
     FM082100 14012G22KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
      TEMPO 0823/0902 VRB30G40KT 1SM +TSRA BKN030CB
     FM090300 36008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KCOS 081754Z 07010G20KT 10SM FEW080 SCT200 26/11 A3029 RMK AO2
       SLP165 T02610106 10272 20200 51005
METAR KCOS 081654Z 04016KT 10SM FEW060 SCT130 SCT200 26/12 A3029 RMK AO2
       PK WND 36027/1607 SLP158 T02560122
METAR KCOS 081554Z 02016G23KT 10SM FEW060 SCT130 BKN180 25/13 A3028 RMK
       AO2 SLP153 T02500133


METAR KFLY 081755Z AUTO 04011G25KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3036 RMK AO2
       T02420098 10242 20175
METAR KFLY 081735Z AUTO 04013G21KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3036 RMK AO2
       T02390096
METAR KFLY 081715Z AUTO 03015G23KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3036 RMK AO2
       T02220095

KFCS 081305Z 0813/0918 35009KT 9999 BKN120 OVC140
      QNH3013INS
      BECMG 0817/0818 14009KT 9999 BKN090 QNH3021INS
      BECMG 0821/0822 23010G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN090CB QNH3015INS
      TEMPO 0822/0902 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRA BKN090CB OVC120
      BECMG 0903/0904 36006KT 9999 NSW BKN090 QNH3020INS
      BECMG 0908/0909 33009KT 9999 SCT030 BKN060 QNH3022INS
      BECMG 0917/0918 35010G20KT 9999 FEW050 QNH3030INS TX28/0820Z
      TN16/0912Z
METAR KFCS 081755Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM SCT130 27/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP169
       T02730109 10278 20204 50004 $
METAR KFCS 081655Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM SCT140 BKN170 26/12 A3026 RMK AO2
       SLP169 T02560117 $
METAR KFCS 081555Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM BKN140 OVC170 25/13 A3025 RMK AO2
       SLP166 T02520134 $

KPUB 081722Z 0818/0918 01011G17KT P6SM SKC
     FM082100 10012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
      TEMPO 0900/0903 VRB25G40KT 2SM TSRA BKN040CB
     FM090400 04008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
     FM090900 32006KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 081753Z 01008G14KT 350V050 10SM CLR 31/12 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP140 T03110117 10311 20206 50004
METAR KPUB 081653Z 01011G17KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02940128
METAR KPUB 081553Z 03011KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02830133

METAR KVTP 081755Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM OVC090 18/M31 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 081735Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM OVC090 17/M32 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 081715Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM OVC090 16/M31 A3072 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 081754Z AUTO 09007G16KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T02780128 10278 20183 50009
METAR KTAD 081654Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM BKN120 26/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02610128
METAR KTAD 081554Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02610128

METAR KLHX 081753Z AUTO 36009G17KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T03000161 10300 20194 51008
METAR KLHX 081653Z AUTO 02014G19KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02890156
METAR KLHX 081553Z AUTO 03015KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP138
       T02720161

METAR KLAA 081753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T03110178 10317 20172 50008 $
METAR KLAA 081653Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132
       T02940172 $
METAR KLAA 081553Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T02720172 $

METAR KSPD 081756Z AUTO 27009G18KT 34/13 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP118 T03440128
       10350 20217 50004 $
METAR KSPD 081656Z AUTO 29009KT 240V320 33/12 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP118
       T03330117 $
METAR KSPD 081556Z AUTO 25012G19KT 32/13 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP118 T03170128
       $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/08/2026
Burlington - 06:24:20 MDT / 19:09:04 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:34:27 MDT / 19:17:44 MDT
Lamar      - 06:26:34 MDT / 19:09:36 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 09/08/26 17:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  12400 FT MSL...279/014
                  12000 FT MSL...277/014
                  11000 FT MSL...304/017
                  10800 FT MSL...307/017
                  10000 FT MSL...331/013
                   9700 FT MSL...349/012
                   9000 FT MSL...018/014
                   8600 FT MSL...026/015
                   8000 FT MSL...033/016
                   7700 FT MSL...034/016
                   7100 FT MSL...036/016
                   7000 FT MSL...036/017
                   6400 FT MSL...035/016
                   6000 FT MSL...039/018
                   5900 FT MSL...036/018
                   5700 FT MSL...039/018

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1709 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1105 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
Shower and thunderstorms will be LIKELY today at KCOS and KPUB.
Strong gusty winds to ~40 knts and a period of low vis due to
rain will be possible. Best time frame for the thunder will be
roughly during the 23Z-03Z time frame this late afternoon/early
evening. Otherwise expect VFR conditions at the these two
airports.
VFR next 24 hours at KALS.


* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KCAG 081753Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T02330028 10233 20050 58010
METAR KCAG 081653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T02110033
METAR KCAG 081553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T01780033

METAR KHDN 081756Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP198
       T02280022 10233 20078 58009
METAR KHDN 081656Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T02000028
METAR KHDN 081556Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T01720039

METAR KSBS 081755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3034 RMK AO1 T02250012
       10225 20058
METAR KSBS 081735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3036 RMK AO1
       T02100014
METAR KSBS 081715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3036 RMK AO1
       T02000025


METAR K33V 081755Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 081735Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3045 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 081715Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3046 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 081753Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T02440039 10244 20072 58010
METAR KEEO 081653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP191
       T02110039
METAR KEEO 081553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T01720028

METAR K20V 081755Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 081735Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT120 21/03 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 081715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 21/03 A3040 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 081755Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT075 21/03 A3047 RMK AO2
       T02130027 10216 20068
METAR KGNB 081735Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3047 RMK AO2
       T02100024
METAR KGNB 081715Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3049 RMK AO2
       T02010018

METAR K0CO 081755Z AUTO 25007KT 180V260 10SM BKN037 OVC044 10/01 A3074
       RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 081735Z AUTO 25009G23KT 10SM BKN039 OVC046 09/01 A3075 RMK
       AO2
METAR K0CO 081715Z AUTO 24009G28KT 10SM BKN037 BKN045 09/00 A3074 RMK
       AO2

METAR KC99 081754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 13/03 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 081734Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 13/03 A3063 RMK
       AO2
METAR KC99 081716Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC065 13/02 A3063 RMK
       AO2

KGJT 081734Z 0818/0918 13008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM081900 29008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM082100 30010G20KT P6SM FEW120
     FM090000 29010KT P6SM SKC
     FM090200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM091200 13008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 081753Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02670044
       10267 20150 58003
METAR KGJT 081653Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP164
       T02610050
METAR KGJT 081553Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02330056

KRIL 081734Z 0818/0918 27008KT P6SM FEW110
     FM082000 27014G24KT P6SM FEW110
     FM090100 26013KT P6SM SKC
     FM090300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 081753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T02440061 10244 20106 58012
METAR KRIL 081653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 22/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T02220072
METAR KRIL 081553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 18/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T01830056

METAR K5SM 081755Z AUTO 10SM BKN048 OVC065 15/02 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 081735Z AUTO 10SM BKN046 16/02 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 081715Z AUTO 10SM SCT041 SCT080 16/02 A3063 RMK AO2

KEGE 081734Z 0818/0918 25010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
     FM082000 26013G22KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
     FM090200 25008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
     FM090600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 081756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02220044
       10222 20100 58013
METAR KEGE 081656Z 00000KT 10SM OVC120 18/05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP202
       T01830050
METAR KEGE 081556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP210
       T01500050

KASE 081734Z 0818/0918 34010KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
     FM082000 29010G20KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
     FM090300 18005KT P6SM SKC
     FM091200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KASE 081753Z 00000KT 10SM BKN095 24/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP156
       T02390033 10244 20089 58005
METAR KASE 081653Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT090 22/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02220033
METAR KASE 081553Z 00000KT 10SM BKN080 19/03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01890033

METAR KCCU 081755Z AUTO 26010G21KT 10SM SCT047 OVC050 12/00 A3072 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 081735Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM BKN044 BKN050 12/01 A3073 RMK
       AO2
METAR KCCU 081715Z AUTO 25007G15KT 10SM SCT044 BKN049 11/00 A3073 RMK
       AO2

METAR KLXV 081753Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 18/02 A3057 RMK AO2
       SLP165 T01830022 10189 20050 58001
METAR KLXV 081653Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM OVC070 18/02 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T01780022
METAR KLXV 081553Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP165
       T01720017 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/08/2026
Rangely           - 06:49:48 MDT / 19:35:39 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:49:36 MDT / 19:34:02 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:41:41 MDT / 19:28:06 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/08/26 17:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...248/023
                  16000 FT MSL...230/021
                  15500 FT MSL...222/020
                  15000 FT MSL...234/022
                  14400 FT MSL...242/020
                  14000 FT MSL...236/020
                  13000 FT MSL...220/020
                  12400 FT MSL...274/017
                  10400 FT MSL...181/008
                  10300 FT MSL...273/008
                  10100 FT MSL...182/007

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1754 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1147 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period. Winds will
gust up to 25 knots this afternoon at most TAF sites with
scattered middle to high level clouds. Isolated showers and
storms are possible over the San Juans and the Divide during
the afternoon. Expect light diurnal winds overnight.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KAJZ 081755Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 28/04 A3024 RMK AO2 T02750040
       10277 20171
METAR KAJZ 081735Z AUTO 12004KT 7SM CLR 27/04 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02720041
METAR KAJZ 081715Z AUTO 11003KT 7SM CLR 26/05 A3025 RMK AO2
       T02640046

KMTJ 081734Z 0818/0918 34006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
     FM082100 30010KT P6SM SCT090 SCT200
     FM090200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM090600 14010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 081753Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02670044 10267 20156 58004
METAR KMTJ 081653Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T02440061
METAR KMTJ 081553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN120 23/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T02280044

METAR KGUC 081756Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP201
       T02280061 10228 20061 58010 $
METAR KGUC 081656Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT075 20/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T02000044 $
METAR KGUC 081556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T01670044 $

METAR K7BM 081755Z AUTO 23009G15KT 10SM BKN075 OVC085 19/02 A3056 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 081735Z AUTO 25009G15KT 220V280 10SM BKN070 BKN085 19/02
       A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 081715Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT070 20/03 A3056 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 081755Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM OVC095 25/02 A3040 RMK AO2
       T02450022 10246 20105
METAR KAEJ 081735Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM OVC095 24/02 A3040 RMK AO2
       T02420022
METAR KAEJ 081715Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT080 BKN095 24/02 A3040 RMK AO2
       T02400023

METAR KANK 081755Z AUTO 27013G22KT 9SM CLR 27/04 A3034 RMK AO2 T02740040
       10277 20140 58006 $
METAR KANK 081735Z AUTO 25014G21KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02690044 $
METAR KANK 081715Z AUTO 22012G17KT 9SM CLR 26/04 A3034 RMK AO2 T02640044
       $

METAR KMYP 081755Z AUTO 27019G25KT 10SM SCT034 BKN044 OVC070 13/03 A3083
       RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 081735Z AUTO 32021G30KT 10SM SCT032 SCT040 SCT070 12/03 A3083
       RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 081715Z AUTO 29027G33KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3083 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 081755Z AUTO 02009KT 8SM CLR 27/05 A3025 RMK AO2 T02740046
       10274 20145 58003
METAR KAIB 081735Z AUTO 02005KT 9SM CLR 27/04 A3026 RMK AO2
       T02660045
METAR KAIB 081715Z AUTO 01005KT 7SM CLR 25/04 A3027 RMK AO2
       T02540044

KTEX 081734Z 0818/0918 25010KT P6SM BKN070
     FM081900 25010G22KT P6SM BKN070
     FM090100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT070
     FM090600 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 081755Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 20/06 A3053 RMK
       AO2
METAR KTEX 081735Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM OVC060 20/06 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 081715Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM BKN070 OVC075 20/06 A3053 RMK
       AO2

METAR K04V 081755Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3043 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 081735Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 081715Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 081753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T02780061 10278 20100 52001
METAR KCEZ 081653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T02610050
METAR KCEZ 081553Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T02330078

KDRO 081734Z 0818/0918 24007KT P6SM SCT100
     FM082000 27011G22KT P6SM SCT100
     FM090200 29008KT P6SM SKC
     FM090600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 081753Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T02780061 10278 20122 58000
METAR KDRO 081653Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP177
       T02560061
METAR KDRO 081553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T02330056

METAR KPSO 081755Z AUTO 18012KT 150V210 10SM CLR 25/05 A3042 RMK AO2
       10256 20123
METAR KPSO 081735Z AUTO 21007G14KT 180V240 10SM CLR 25/05 A3042 RMK
       AO2
METAR KPSO 081715Z AUTO 20007KT 160V220 10SM CLR 24/05 A3043 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 081755Z AUTO 23007G18KT 10SM SCT039 SCT047 13/02 A3077 RMK
       AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 081735Z AUTO 21009G18KT 10SM SCT037 15/03 A3077 RMK AO2
       PWINO
METAR KCPW 081715Z AUTO 22010KT 190V250 10SM CLR 15/04 A3077 RMK AO2
       PWINO

KALS 081722Z 0818/0918 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM082100 21010KT P6SM BKN080 BKN150
     FM090200 05007KT P6SM SCT200
     FM090500 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 081752Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP176
       T02560050 10256 20128 58001
METAR KALS 081652Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP175
       T02500050
METAR KALS 081552Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT100 22/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP184
       T02170072

Sunrise/Sunset for 09/08/2026
Vail    - 06:40:26 MDT / 19:25:39 MDT
Durango - 06:48:06 MDT / 19:30:04 MDT
Alamosa - 06:40:00 MDT / 19:22:12 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/08/26 17:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  17000 FT MSL...248/023
                  16000 FT MSL...230/021
                  15500 FT MSL...222/020
                  15000 FT MSL...234/022
                  14400 FT MSL...242/020
                  14000 FT MSL...236/020
                  13000 FT MSL...220/020
                  12400 FT MSL...274/017
                  10400 FT MSL...181/008
                  10300 FT MSL...273/008
                  10100 FT MSL...182/007

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1754 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1147 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
VFR conditions are forecast through the TAF period. Winds will
gust up to 25 knots this afternoon at most TAF sites with
scattered middle to high level clouds. Isolated showers and
storms are possible over the San Juans and the Divide during
the afternoon. Expect light diurnal winds overnight.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 081720Z 0818/0918 01006KT P6SM SCT250
     FM090100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 081753Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T02670083 10272 20200 50003 $
METAR KPGA 081653Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T02610089 $
METAR KPGA 081553Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02390089 $

METAR KRQE 081753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02610061
       10261 20100 56000
METAR KRQE 081653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 24/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T02390083
METAR KRQE 081553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 21/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP161
       T02060106

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1807 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION...Tuesday 08/18Z through Wednesday 09/18Z...VFR
conditions continue with SCT mid-level clouds. Isolated showers
and thunderstorms are forecast along the eastern Mogollon Rim and
into the White Mountains from 19Z-01Z. Outside of any gusty and
erratic outflow winds from storms, expect west-northwest winds,
5-15 kts, through 01Z.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 09/18Z through Friday 11/18Z...VFR conditions
with variable cloud cover persists through the week. Monsoonal
moisture looks to gradually increase each day with widespread
chances forecast by Friday afternoon. Plan on west-northwest
winds, 5-15 kts, on Wednesday, followed by west winds, 10-20 kts,
for Thursday and Friday.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 081735Z 0818/0924 35007KT P6SM SKC
     FM090400 14004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM091600 35006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSLC 081754Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW070 23/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02280056 10233 20122 50004 $
METAR KSLC 081654Z 35005KT 10SM FEW070 22/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02170056 $
METAR KSLC 081554Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01940050
       $

KVEL 081740Z 0818/0918 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100
     FM082100 28010G17KT P6SM SKC
     FM090200 32005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 081753Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP196
       T02330022 10233 20106 58001
METAR KVEL 081653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T02170028
METAR KVEL 081553Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP194
       T02060028

METAR KPUC 081753Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02500028 10250 20128 50004
METAR KPUC 081653Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP188
       T02280039
METAR KPUC 081553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T02060033

KCNY 081740Z 0818/0918 28008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM082000 28009G17KT P6SM FEW250
     FM090200 29006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM091100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 081753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP159 T02890039
       10289 20156 50002
METAR KCNY 081653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP159
       T02720039
METAR KCNY 081553Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02560039


Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1800 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION...
KSLC...VFR  conditions will persist throughout the entire forecast
period. Northwesterly winds will prevail until 4Z before shifting to
light southeasterly winds. Occasional northwesterly wind shifts
can`t be ruled out, especially between 10-14z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are forecast to
prevail across all regional terminals through the TAF period.
Diurnal winds are expected across all TAF sites, with the potential
of KPVU seeing wind gusts around 22 knots starting 20z this
afternoon and subsiting around 4Z this evening.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 081735Z 0818/0918 25014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM090300 17005KT P6SM SKC
     FM091500 25006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 081753Z AUTO 21013G22KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T02110022 10211 20056 50000 $
METAR KEVW 081653Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01780022 $
METAR KEVW 081553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01500022 $

KRKS 081739Z 0818/0918 26005KT P6SM SKC
     FM082000 28013G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM090230 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM091700 26009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 081754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP199
       T02111028 10211 20072 58006
METAR KRKS 081654Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP211
       T01781061
METAR KRKS 081554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP217
       T01331039

KRWL 081720Z 0818/0918 21007KT P6SM SKC
     FM082000 26017G25KT P6SM SKC
     FM090300 29012KT P6SM SKC
     FM090600 31007KT P6SM SKC
     FM090900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 081753Z AUTO 24010G19KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP193
       T02171056 10222 20067 58004 $
METAR KRWL 081653Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP190
       T02001078 $
METAR KRWL 081553Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T01781067 $

KLAR 081720Z 0818/0918 25010G19KT P6SM SKC
     FM082100 26013G21KT P6SM SKC
     FM090100 25008KT P6SM SKC
     FM090900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM091500 26010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 081753Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02171028 10233 20056 58002
METAR KLAR 081653Z AUTO 25010G19KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T02171017
METAR KLAR 081553Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP179
       T01781006

KCYS 081720Z 0818/0918 29016KT P6SM SKC
     FM082100 16012G22KT P6SM FEW150
     FM082300 19012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT130
     FM090100 18011KT P6SM SCT150
     FM090300 24010KT P6SM SKC
     FM090900 34012G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 081753Z 29014G24KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
       27027/1732 SLP168 T02390000 10250 20139 50002
METAR KCYS 081653Z 29016KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02390006
METAR KCYS 081553Z 31016G24KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02171006

Riverton (KRIW) 09/08/26 17:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  22000 FT MSL...341/001
                  16000 FT MSL...219/007
                  15000 FT MSL...259/018
                  14600 FT MSL...252/016
                  14000 FT MSL...254/016
                  13000 FT MSL...254/013
                  12700 FT MSL...227/014
                  12000 FT MSL...250/014
                  11100 FT MSL...244/016
                  11000 FT MSL...244/015
                  10000 FT MSL...242/013
                  10000 FT MSL...244/012
                   9000 FT MSL...238/008
                   9000 FT MSL...244/008
                   7300 FT MSL...090/006
                   7000 FT MSL...089/009
                   6700 FT MSL...072/005
                   6200 FT MSL...049/007
                   6000 FT MSL...055/007
                   6000 FT MSL...053/007

Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/08/26 17:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...237/025
                  15000 FT MSL...243/030
                  14000 FT MSL...235/025
                  13000 FT MSL...260/024
                  12000 FT MSL...253/020
                  11700 FT MSL...280/020
                  11000 FT MSL...277/017
                  10500 FT MSL...278/018
                  10000 FT MSL...283/017
                   9400 FT MSL...283/017
                   9000 FT MSL...289/018
                   8600 FT MSL...291/017
                   8000 FT MSL...294/018
                   7900 FT MSL...293/017
                   7400 FT MSL...290/017
                   7000 FT MSL...295/020

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1755 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1140 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
VFR conditions with clear skies prevail over the next 24 hours.
The main aviation weather concern this afternoon is breezy
winds with a westerly component. Many locations will see gusts
in the 20 to 30 kt range by mid-afternoon, quickly decreasing
around sunset. Locations in the Bighorn Basin (COD, GEY, and
WRL) could see a brief switch to northerly winds this evening
as a weak push of cooler surface air moves in from the north.
Light and variable winds are forecast region-wide overnight,
with a return of breezy winds Wednesday afternoon, albeit
slightly less gusty than today.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1122 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
A few isolated showers, possibly a rumble of thunder, may come in
the VC of KCYS, KBFF, and KSNY this afternoon. The main aviation
hazard with this activity will be the gusty and erratic winds that
accompany any shower, with speeds up to 20 knots. Otherwise, for the
remainder of the terminals, VFR conditions will prevail for the
duration of this TAF period. Winds, in general, should remain 10
knots of less across all sites except KCYS and KLAR where
breezier conditions will continue into the early afternoon
hours.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 081755Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM SCT095 27/03 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02720033 10272 20171
METAR KIBM 081735Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM SCT095 25/03 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02520032
METAR KIBM 081715Z AUTO 35011G15KT 10SM SCT090 26/03 A3023 RMK AO2
       T02570025

KSNY 081720Z 0818/0918 36012KT P6SM SCT110
     FM082000 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM090200 14007KT P6SM VCSH SCT120
     FM090600 22008KT P6SM SCT130
     FM090900 29010KT P6SM SKC
     FM091300 35015KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 081753Z AUTO 02009G17KT 10SM FEW095 26/07 A3018 RMK AO2
       SLP169 T02560072 10256 20178 50009
METAR KSNY 081653Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM SCT110 25/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP170
       T02500072
METAR KSNY 081553Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM BKN110 23/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02330089

METAR KOGA 081755Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3013 RMK AO2 T02720132
       10272 20195
METAR KOGA 081735Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3013 RMK AO2
       T02620139
METAR KOGA 081715Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3014 RMK AO2
       T02600140

METAR KIML 081753Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP167
       60000 T02560144 10261 20200 51016
METAR KIML 081653Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02440139
METAR KIML 081553Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3009 RMK AO2 RAB03E13
       SLP155 P0000 T02390156

KMCK 081720Z 0818/0918 01010KT P6SM BKN230
     FM090500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT210
     FM091600 03011G19KT P6SM SCT220

North Platte (KLNX) 09/08/26 18:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  30000 FT MSL...214/045
                  28000 FT MSL...225/046
                  26000 FT MSL...234/051
                  15000 FT MSL...278/028
                  14200 FT MSL...284/026
                  14000 FT MSL...286/025
                  13000 FT MSL...286/024
                  12000 FT MSL...303/016
                  12000 FT MSL...291/024
                  11000 FT MSL...304/015
                  10100 FT MSL...327/011
                  10000 FT MSL...324/011
                   9000 FT MSL...330/015
                   8500 FT MSL...332/016
                   8000 FT MSL...335/018
                   7500 FT MSL...337/018
                   7000 FT MSL...340/018
                   6500 FT MSL...341/017
                   6000 FT MSL...347/015
                   5400 FT MSL...011/015
                   5000 FT MSL...017/017
                   4800 FT MSL...015/016
                   4100 FT MSL...013/016
                   4000 FT MSL...005/016
                   3700 FT MSL...006/016
                   3400 FT MSL...009/015

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1803 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1251 PM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026
Scattered showers and TSTMS should gradually come to an end this
afternoon. Otherwise VFR conditions will prevail through
Wednesday morning. There is a possibility of some patchy low
ceilings (MVFR) across north central Nebraska Wednesday morning
but confidence is low on this.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 081720Z 0818/0918 01015G22KT P6SM FEW240
     FM090100 06006KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 0904/0908 20020G35KT 2SM
      TSRA OVC025CB
     FM091600 35012G20KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KGLD 081753Z AUTO 02014G25KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
       02028/1719 SLP136 T03060156 10311 20194 53012
METAR KGLD 081653Z AUTO 36013G21KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02940161
METAR KGLD 081553Z AUTO 35015G22KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T02830172

KGCK 081720Z 0818/0918 22021G28KT P6SM SKC
     FM090000 18012G22KT P6SM FEW250
     FM090800 35006KT P6SM BKN240
METAR KGCK 081754Z 21015G26KT 10SM CLR 37/16 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22029/1733 SLP115 T03670161 10367 20228 58001
METAR KGCK 081654Z 22021G28KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23028/1611 SLP119 T03560161
METAR KGCK 081554Z 21016G24KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20028/1509 SLP122 T03330156

METAR KLBL 081756Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP137
       6//// T03440183 10344 20211 58003 PNO $
METAR KLBL 081656Z AUTO 21016G20KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP142
       T03390183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 081556Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP144
       T03110178 PNO $

METAR KEHA 081755Z AUTO 23016G20KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3011 RMK AO2
       T03430157 10346 20198
METAR KEHA 081735Z AUTO 21017G21KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3012 RMK AO2
       T03390157
METAR KEHA 081715Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3012 RMK AO2
       T03360163

Dodge City (KDDC) 09/08/26 17:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...283/009
                  14000 FT MSL...297/011
                  13900 FT MSL...298/011
                  13000 FT MSL...277/010
                  12000 FT MSL...219/011
                  11700 FT MSL...206/010
                  11000 FT MSL...205/015
                  10000 FT MSL...205/018
                   9800 FT MSL...201/017
                   9000 FT MSL...205/018
                   8200 FT MSL...205/019
                   8000 FT MSL...207/020
                   7100 FT MSL...209/019
                   7000 FT MSL...211/019
                   6000 FT MSL...212/019
                   6000 FT MSL...212/019
                   5100 FT MSL...214/018
                   5000 FT MSL...213/018
                   4400 FT MSL...213/017
                   4000 FT MSL...214/018
                   3700 FT MSL...214/018
                   3200 FT MSL...211/019
                   3000 FT MSL...211/018
                   3000 FT MSL...211/018

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1701 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1052 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are expected through the
period. Winds should remain roughly from the north when storms
aren`t around. Sustained speeds should be around 15 kts with
gusts to 25 kts until about 01-04Z, then speeds will likely
lower to around 5-10 kts. Keep an eye out for storms as early as
00Z. Storm chances favor south of both sites, but storms will be
possible through 12Z, especially at KGLD. If a storm makes it,
be alert for wind gusts above 40 mph and frequent lightning.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1735 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1216 PM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026
VFR flight category for all terminals in general for the time
period. Winds through 00Z will be breezy at 15 kts sustained and
gusts to near 30 kts. A slow moving frontal boundary will be
lined up near HYS by 21Z and thunderstorms are expected to
develop in a line from near HYS to west of GCK after 21Z.
Greatest opportunity for storms to affect a terminal will be HYS
between 00-04Z and another round of storms from 10-13Z. GCK
will also have VCTS with the storms in the late afternoon from
23Z-02Z but prob should stay under 30% of storms affecting the
terminal directly. For Wednesday morning through 18Z rain and
storms should be more spotty in nature around all the terminals
that prob will be under 30%. Any storms that go directly over
the terminal will reduce the flight category to MVFR.


* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *

KGUY 081720Z 0818/0918 20014G24KT P6SM SKC
     FM090100 18012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM090600 21010KT P6SM SCT250
     FM091400 30010KT P6SM SCT150=
METAR KGUY 081753Z AUTO 21017G25KT 10SM CLR 36/15 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20029/1704 SLP115 T03560150 10356 20211 58003
METAR KGUY 081653Z AUTO 21018G25KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
       23029/1634 SLP119 T03440156
METAR KGUY 081553Z AUTO 24016KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T03280161

KDHT 081720Z 0818/0918 19017KT P6SM SKC
     FM082300 16012KT P6SM FEW250
     FM090500 19010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM091200 22010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM091500 27010KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KDHT 081753Z AUTO 20014G21KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21026/1709 SLP135 T03390144 10339 20194 50000
METAR KDHT 081653Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20026/1638 SLP138 T03220150
METAR KDHT 081553Z AUTO 22016KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP140
       T03060150

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1139 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 627 AM CDT Tue Sep 8 2026
Partly to mostly sunny skies and VFR conditions expected for most
of the day. Winds will back by mid day to the south and become
gusty at 25-28kt. There is a chance of some late afternoon and
early evening showers/tstms which at this time look to affect
mainly Cimarron Co, OK. Wednesday afternoon looks to be more
interesting with sct showers/tstms expected along a frontal
boundary across a good portion of the panhandle region.


* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *

KFMN 081720Z 0818/0918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
     FM082000 28010G18KT P6SM FEW100 FEW150
     FM090200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
     FM091500 12005KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KFMN 081753Z 23004KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177 T02890050
       10289 20156 50000
METAR KFMN 081653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02610072
METAR KFMN 081553Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP180
       T02390067


METAR KLVS 081753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM 27/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP149
       T02720089 10272 20128 50001 $
METAR KLVS 081653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM 26/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP154
       T02610100 $
METAR KLVS 081553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM 24/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02440111 $

METAR KRTN 081753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP158
       T02890100 10289 20139 58003
METAR KRTN 081653Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP167
       T02610106
METAR KRTN 081553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T02330122

METAR KCAO 081755Z AUTO 20014G22KT 10SM BKN100 32/13 A3019 RMK AO2
       SLP138 T03170133 10322 20194 50002 $
METAR KCAO 081655Z AUTO 22016G23KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
       21026/1639 SLP139 T03110133 $
METAR KCAO 081555Z AUTO 21018G28KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22028/1555 SLP141 T02890133 $

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1739 UTC Tuesday, September  8, 2026

.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1121 AM MDT Tue Sep 8 2026
Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms will develop once
again this afternoon over the southwest and north-central
mountains as well as the Continental Divide. Storms will move east
and into nearby lower elevations during the evening and are
generally not forecast to impact northwestern or southeastern
quadrants of the state. Storms will be capable of producing
locally heavy rainfall, gusty and erratic winds, and frequent
lightning. Heavy downpours could briefly reduce CIGs and VSBYs. An
isolated strong to severe storm cannot be ruled out near the
northeastern Colorado border. Showers and thunderstorms will
dissipate by midnight, with clearing skies and light winds
anticipated through the rest of the overnight hours.

* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *

DATA BASED ON 081200Z
VALID 081800Z   FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2314+12 2416+04 2536-09 2542-21 255037 256245 248449
BCE                      9900+07 2320-07 2437-18 245233 246840 246649
LND              2410+12 2626+04 2543-10 2549-21 245437 246046 247950
RKS              2312    2622+04 2437-09 2543-21 245236 246544 249148
GJT              2405+15 2316+07 2423-06 2442-18 236133 246939 236949
FMN              9900+16 2709+09 2319-05 2423-16 233931 233840 243550
ABQ              9900+17 2405+10 2010-05 2116-15 211931 231439 251550
MBW              2815    2728+05 2438-07 2444-20 237135 237843 249549
DEN              9900+14 2716+09 2330-07 2343-17 235632 236040 236150
PUB              0108+16 2710+10 2326-05 2331-16 223831 233839 243650
ALS                      9900+10 2317-05 2328-16 233431 233439 243450
TCC      2114    2114+17 2006+10 9900-04 2013-15 201231 170640 030550
BFF      3308    2818+13 2727+06 2441-07 2452-18 237133 247842 248749
GLD      3512    9900+17 2314+12 2422-06 2334-16 224731 224240 243550
GCK      2119+24 2019+17 2217+10 2413-04 2218-15 202130 202339 221350
GAG      2116+23 2115+15 2011+09 2013-02 1809-15 181730 151640 120950
AMA      2014    2014+15 2012+09 2109-03 1709-15 150931 140940 111050
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DATA BASED ON 081200Z
VALID 090000Z   FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2909+13 2718+05 2735-09 2542-21 255337 257243 750048
BCE                      3005+10 2619-06 2530-17 254333 246240 245950
LND              2713+14 2619+06 2647-11 2563-21 256737 257446 750050
RKS              2718    2619+06 2642-10 2548-20 246036 257443 750048
GJT              2907+17 2410+10 2522-06 2540-18 245632 256739 246450
FMN              3011+19 3010+11 2515-05 2420-16 233630 243840 243650
ABQ              2905+20 9900+11 1806-05 2219-14 252130 251640 231150
MBW              2716    2519+07 2541-09 2545-21 247135 248541 259648
DEN              1506+16 2109+08 2529-07 2546-18 246231 246039 245850
PUB              1209+18 1506+10 2625-05 2429-16 244230 244039 243550
ALS                      2005+13 2615-05 2425-16 243830 243739 242950
TCC      1811    1811+19 1910+10 3205-03 2508-14 261031 230540 990050
BFF      9900    2906+14 2627+07 2640-07 2543-19 247533 248340 248449
GLD      0513    9900+16 2512+11 2526-05 2435-16 254130 244139 244050
GCK      2014+27 2014+18 2409+10 2411-05 2423-15 242331 232139 231850
GAG      1814+26 1813+17 2206+10 2406-02 2506-15 211630 201440 181150
AMA      1814    1814+18 1913+09 9900-03 9900-15 240631 200740 990050
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DATA BASED ON 081200Z
VALID 091200Z   FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3207+13 2923+06 2725-09 2740-20 265736 277843 268951
BCE                      9900+09 2825-06 2632-17 263432 254340 254352
LND              2605+09 2816+04 2824-11 2748-23 277437 278146 269650
RKS              3011    2921+04 2732-10 2751-20 266236 277743 269450
GJT              0209+14 3109+08 2619-07 2630-17 264332 265640 265751
FMN              3013+17 2818+10 2613-05 2722-16 252230 272541 262951
ABQ              3205+17 9900+10 2612-05 2813-15 210731 271040 290951
MBW              3009    2726+06 2734-09 2754-20 266636 268243 269049
DEN              3510+15 3108+08 2622-06 2632-17 254933 266040 266152
PUB              3105+16 2806+10 2613-05 2526-17 264131 273940 263650
ALS                      9900+10 2612-04 2618-16 263131 272941 263151
TCC      2328    2411+17 1809+09 9900-04 9900-15 010931 030941 350951
BFF      0225    3117+13 2619+06 2638-09 2755-20 267135 268541 258749
GLD      9900    2915+15 2717+09 2520-06 2630-16 264231 264241 264051
GCK      2814+24 2518+17 2413+09 2216-05 2618-16 272631 282541 252050
GAG      2421+23 2509+16 9900+08 1709-03 9900-16 030630 220541 220752
AMA      2319    2405+16 9900+09 1505-03 0206-16 021230 031141 060552
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