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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1245 MDT Friday, September 18, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181756Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02670128
10267 20139 58004 $
METAR KFNL 181656Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02330133
$
METAR KFNL 181556Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02110144
$
METAR KGXY 181756Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02780139
10278 20156 58004
SPECI KGXY 181703Z 07003KT 7SM CLR 24/14 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KGXY 181656Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM HZ CLR 23/15 A3019 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5
SLP183 T02280150
METAR KLMO 181835Z AUTO 04004KT 7SM CLR 27/12 A3019 RMK AO2
T02690116
METAR KLMO 181815Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3020 RMK AO2
T02660125
METAR KLMO 181755Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3020 RMK AO2 T02550135
10255 20127
METAR KBDU 181835Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KBDU 181755Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181835Z AUTO 02005KT 8SM FEW200 28/08 A3015 RMK AO2 T02830080
$
METAR KEIK 181815Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM BKN210 29/08 A3016 RMK AO2 T02860082
$
METAR KEIK 181755Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM FEW210 28/10 A3017 RMK AO2 T02760098
10276 20144 58004 $
KBJC 181736Z 1818/1918 06007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1900/1903
VRB15G25KT -SHRA
FM190400 27005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
FM191400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
METAR KBJC 181845Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3021
METAR KBJC 181750Z 06009KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3023
SPECI KBJC 181730Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3023
KDEN 181736Z 1818/1924 VRB05KT P6SM FEW090 SCT220
FM181900 09007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN220
TEMPO 1821/1824 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1900/1902
VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA
FM190400 20006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200
FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
FM191900 08007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
TEMPO 1921/1924 VRB15G30KT 4SM TSRA BKN060CB
METAR KDEN 181753Z 17006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN180 27/09 A3020 RMK AO2
SLP143 T02670094 10267 20172 58004
METAR KDEN 181653Z 26004KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN220 25/11 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP152 T02500106
METAR KDEN 181553Z 24008KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN200 22/11 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP155 T02220106
KBKF 181730Z 1817/1923 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 SCT220 QNH3021INS
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT 9000 -TSRA FEW050 BKN080CB BKN120
BECMG 1903/1904 VRB06KT 9999 SCT100 BKN200 QNH3009INS
TX28/1821Z TN13/1913Z
METAR KBKF 181758Z 00000KT 10SM SCT100 SCT170 BKN220 27/09 A3020 RMK
AO2A SLP143 T02660090 10271 20162 58004
METAR KBKF 181658Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 SCT180 26/10 A3021 RMK AO2A
SLP150 T02550101
METAR KBKF 181558Z 23008KT 10SM SCT090 SCT170 BKN220 23/11 A3022 RMK
AO2A SLP158 T02250109
KAPA 181736Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
FM181900 05007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1900/1902
VRB15G25KT -SHRA
FM190400 22005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN200
FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200
METAR KAPA 181753Z COR 36005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 BKN220 26/09 A3023 RMK
AO2 SLP167 T02560094 10261 20161 58005
METAR KAPA 181753Z 10SM FEW100 FEW140 BKN220 26/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02560094 10261 20161 58005
METAR KAPA 181653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT160 BKN220 24/10 A3024
RMK AO2 SLP168 T02390100
METAR KMNH 181835Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181815Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW
METAR KMNH 181755Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 28/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181815Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN100 28/14 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KFMM 181755Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM BKN100 27/14 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181835Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181815Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181755Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 181753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02670139 10267 20172 58003
METAR KAKO 181653Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02440156
METAR KAKO 181553Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02440167
METAR KLIC 181755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 27/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02720111 10278 20144 58002
METAR KLIC 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02610111
METAR KLIC 181555Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM FEW100 26/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02560128
METAR KHEQ 181835Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM BKN090 29/14 A3008 RMK AO2
T02880139 $
METAR KHEQ 181815Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3008 RMK AO2 T02970138
$
METAR KHEQ 181755Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3009 RMK AO2 T02940138
10298 20194 58003 $
METAR K2V6 181834Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181814Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181754Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02830150 10283 20172 58004
METAR KITR 181653Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02720156
METAR KITR 181553Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02390167
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Fort Collins - 06:44:18 MDT / 19:04:24 MDT
Denver - 06:44:05 MDT / 19:03:45 MDT
Sterling - 06:36:51 MDT / 18:57:00 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/18/26 18:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...221/028
16700 FT MSL...222/013
16000 FT MSL...222/011
14500 FT MSL...216/011
14000 FT MSL...199/010
11000 FT MSL...156/004
11000 FT MSL...163/005
10000 FT MSL...089/004
9900 FT MSL...102/006
9000 FT MSL...052/007
8800 FT MSL...063/008
8000 FT MSL...061/006
7900 FT MSL...061/006
7200 FT MSL...060/005
7000 FT MSL...059/006
6600 FT MSL...055/007
6000 FT MSL...087/008
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1746 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1140 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
Afternoon convection still appears likely today. Recent clearing
evident on satellite has allowed temperatures to reach the upper
70s with dew points still hovering around 50F. ACARS profiles have
also shown a gradual increase in instability over the last couple
hours, with MLCAPE approaching 500 J/kg. Most guidance develops
convection over the southwest metro before 20z, which then lifts
northeastward through the terminals between roughly 21-23z. Some
SHRA may linger beyond 00z but most impacts from TS or gusty
outflow winds would be before that time.
Winds are a bit uncertain today. There should be light upslope as
a prevailing direction early this afternoon, before becoming more
variable in the vicinity of convection. A return to drainage is
expected this evening. Some guidance hints at some stratus or fog
potential overnight though this would be almost certainly be
dependent on getting meaningful precipitation across a large area
near the terminals today.
Tomorrow`s forecast is largely similar to today, with convection
likely developing during the early afternoon hours, lingering into
the evening.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 181835Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT019 SCT075 15/07 A3066 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 181815Z AUTO 16007G15KT 130V190 10SM BKN075 13/08 A3066 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K4BM 181755Z AUTO 17011G15KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 181757Z 00000KT 10SM SCT080 SCT150 BKN200 26/07 A3026 RMK
AO2A SLP146 T02570073 10257 20184 55004
METAR KAFF 181656Z 18005KT 10SM FEW080 SCT150 BKN200 24/07 A3028 RMK
AO2A SLP156 T02400072
METAR KAFF 181555Z 24011KT 10SM SCT090 BKN160 BKN250 25/07 A3027 RMK
AO2A SLP149 T02540070
KCOS 181731Z 1818/1918 15009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190100 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
FM190600 36006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCOS 181754Z 18004KT 10SM FEW085 SCT130 BKN210 25/09 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP158 T02500089 10256 20156 58005
METAR KCOS 181654Z 12008KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN210 23/09 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP162 T02330094
METAR KCOS 181554Z 15006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN210 23/10 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP165 T02280100
METAR KFLY 181835Z AUTO 10010G16KT 080V140 10SM OVC065 26/08 A3031 RMK
AO2 T02580077
METAR KFLY 181815Z AUTO 17004G19KT 10SM BKN065 BKN085 25/08 A3031 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NW T02500076
METAR KFLY 181755Z AUTO 15009G19KT 10SM SCT065 SCT085 27/08 A3032 RMK
AO2 T02690081 10275 20155
KFCS 181600Z 1816/1918 06009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3023INS
BECMG 1818/1819 14009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3015INS
BECMG 1820/1821 20012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB QNH3015INS
TEMPO 1821/1823 9000 -TSRA
BECMG 1823/1824 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT140 QNH3014INS
BECMG 1913/1914 24009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3013INS TX27/1821Z
TN13/1911Z
METAR KFCS 181755Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 SCT170 26/09 A3023
RMK AO2 SLP163 T02620086 10262 20159 58005 $
METAR KFCS 181655Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM BKN150 BKN170 BKN190 24/10 A3024
RMK AO2 SLP166 T02380097 $
METAR KFCS 181555Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC160 22/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02220113 $
KPUB 181731Z 1818/1918 23009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1822/1902
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM190200 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
FM190600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KPUB 181753Z 21008KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02890100
10289 20172 58004
METAR KPUB 181653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02670128
METAR KPUB 181553Z 15003KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02330133
METAR KVTP 181835Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM SCT080 SCT100 13/M23 A3067 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 181815Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM SCT009 BKN080 OVC100 13/M13 A3067
RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181755Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM SCT009 SCT023 OVC070 12/M13 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 181754Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM FEW070 FEW080 BKN120 22/11 A3027
RMK AO2 SLP174 T02220111 10228 20189 58003
METAR KTAD 181654Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN120 22/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02220100
METAR KTAD 181554Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM FEW120 22/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02220100
METAR KLHX 181753Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02940133 10300 20189 58003
METAR KLHX 181553Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02440139
METAR KLAA 181753Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02830139 10306 20167 58003
METAR KLAA 181653Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02940133
METAR KLAA 181553Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02780122
METAR KSPD 181756Z AUTO 23012G22KT 30/09 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP142 T03000094
10317 20200 58002
METAR KSPD 181656Z AUTO 23019G25KT 29/10 A3018 RMK AO1 PK WND 22026/1617
SLP147 T02940100
METAR KSPD 181556Z AUTO 23015G24KT 29/11 A3018 RMK AO1 PK WND 23028/1534
SLP146 T02890106
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Burlington - 06:33:26 MDT / 18:52:53 MDT
Pueblo - 06:43:05 MDT / 19:02:01 MDT
Lamar - 06:35:07 MDT / 18:53:58 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/18/26 18:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
23000 FT MSL...156/013
21000 FT MSL...202/019
20000 FT MSL...206/023
19000 FT MSL...217/025
17000 FT MSL...215/026
14000 FT MSL...222/017
12000 FT MSL...228/008
11000 FT MSL...255/011
10800 FT MSL...255/010
10000 FT MSL...248/012
9700 FT MSL...254/012
9000 FT MSL...231/013
8600 FT MSL...236/012
8000 FT MSL...231/009
7700 FT MSL...230/009
7100 FT MSL...223/009
7000 FT MSL...230/013
6400 FT MSL...228/010
6000 FT MSL...223/011
5900 FT MSL...207/010
5700 FT MSL...202/010
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1819 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1137 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
At KPUB and KCOS, VFR the next 24 hrs, with a prob30 for -tsra
at both sites (best chance at KCOS) from mid-afternoon into
early evening. Main storm threat will be gusty winds and brief
heavy rainfall. Weak cold front will pass through the area
mid/late evening, with briefly gusty north winds behind the
boundary until around 06z.
At KALS, VFR this afternoon and evening, with a prob30 for -tsra
from mid-afternoon into early evening. Storm threat then ends
toward sunset with mid/high level cloud deck overnight. Did
include a tempo for fog/stratus 10z-14z as winds become light
and low levels saturate.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 181753Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02170122 10217 20089 58014
METAR KCAG 181653Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02060122
METAR KCAG 181553Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP208
T01830128
METAR KHDN 181756Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02110117 10211 20122 58013
METAR KHDN 181656Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01940111
METAR KHDN 181556Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT055 17/13 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01720128
METAR KSBS 181835Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3031 RMK AO1
T02060094
METAR KSBS 181815Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3032 RMK AO1
T02040098
METAR KSBS 181755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3032 RMK AO1 T02000097
10200 20097
METAR KC07 181835Z AUTO 10SM SCT011 SCT017 SCT022 12/11 A3059 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 181815Z AUTO 10SM SCT009 BKN016 12/11 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181755Z AUTO 10SM SCT018 SCT023 12/07 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 181835Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3041 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181815Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3042 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181755Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 181753Z AUTO 19006G15KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W AND NW SLP175 T02330111 10233 20089 58012
METAR KEEO 181653Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02110117
METAR KEEO 181553Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01940117
METAR K20V 181835Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW
METAR K20V 181755Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 181835Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3046 RMK AO2
T01820079
METAR KGNB 181815Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT040 18/08 A3047 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW T01800077
METAR KGNB 181755Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM BKN040 BKN047 18/08 A3047 RMK AO2
T01820077 10190 20087
METAR K0CO 181835Z AUTO 30010G15KT 160V020 10SM SCT018 SCT027 07/06
A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181815Z AUTO 29012G18KT 250V320 2 1/2SM BR SCT001 SCT019
SCT085 07/05 A3070 RMK AO2 VIS 1/2V5
METAR K0CO 181755Z AUTO 29012G23KT 10SM SCT016 BKN085 06/05 A3070 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 181834Z AUTO 31009G19KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KC99 181814Z AUTO 31008G16KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KC99 181755Z AUTO 30009G15KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
KGJT 181722Z 1818/1918 15008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30
1818/1824 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM190000 16008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1900/1906
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM190600 08005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1910
-TSRA BKN060CB
SPECI KGJT 181841Z 11008KT 10SM FEW029 SCT065 BKN100 24/16 A3018 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E TSB20 P0006 T02390161
SPECI KGJT 181826Z 08009KT 4SM TS HZ SCT024 BKN055 BKN070 22/17 A3018
RMK AO2 TSB20 P0006 T02170167
SPECI KGJT 181801Z 09006KT 10SM VCTS FEW033 FEW090 SCT100 23/16 A3019
RMK AO2 T02280161
KRIL 181722Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 SCT110
FM181930 26008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1820/1902
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN080
FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 PROB30 1902/1908 -TSRA
BKN050CB
METAR KRIL 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02000150 10200 20133 58015
METAR KRIL 181653Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01830144
SPECI KRIL 181604Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW010 17/14 A3030 RMK AO2
T01670139
METAR K5SM 181835Z AUTO 10SM BKN017 BKN029 OVC075 11/08 A3059 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S THRU N
METAR K5SM 181815Z AUTO 10SM BKN017 BKN026 OVC048 10/07 A3061 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NW
METAR K5SM 181755Z AUTO 10SM BKN015 OVC024 10/08 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N
KEGE 181722Z 1818/1918 00000KT P6SM SCT010 BKN080
FM181900 25007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1901
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN070
FM190100 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1901/1907
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KEGE 181756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6////
T01780122 58009
METAR KEGE 181656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01610117
METAR KEGE 181556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01500117
KASE 181722Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1818/1820
-TSRA BKN045CB BKN050
FM182000 35007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1820/1824
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090
METAR KASE 181753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP185 T01610100
10161 20089 58007
METAR KASE 181653Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01440094
METAR KASE 181553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01330094
METAR KCCU 181835Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM SCT031 SCT110 09/01 A3069 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 181815Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM BKN033 BKN044 BKN110 09/02 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181755Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM BKN030 BKN036 BKN044 10/01 A3069
RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 181753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW060 16/04 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01560044 10161 20061 58005
METAR KLXV 181653Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01560050
METAR KLXV 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01060072
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Rangely - 06:59:15 MDT / 19:19:07 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:58:37 MDT / 19:17:57 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:51:19 MDT / 19:11:23 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/18/26 18:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...243/018
28000 FT MSL...212/030
27300 FT MSL...215/026
26000 FT MSL...212/029
25000 FT MSL...209/028
24000 FT MSL...210/031
23900 FT MSL...210/031
22000 FT MSL...207/029
21200 FT MSL...216/024
20000 FT MSL...216/023
19000 FT MSL...216/021
19000 FT MSL...218/021
18000 FT MSL...222/019
17100 FT MSL...216/018
17000 FT MSL...221/023
16000 FT MSL...218/020
15500 FT MSL...219/017
15000 FT MSL...216/017
14400 FT MSL...216/018
14000 FT MSL...210/017
13300 FT MSL...210/018
13000 FT MSL...205/016
12400 FT MSL...206/018
12000 FT MSL...206/017
11700 FT MSL...203/017
11000 FT MSL...201/016
11000 FT MSL...206/016
10400 FT MSL...202/014
10200 FT MSL...196/016
10100 FT MSL...197/014
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1810 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1209 PM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
The scattered showers and storms are expected at all TAF sites
this afternoon, with more isolated coverage overnight. There is
a small probability of MVFR if the right storm with heavy
rainfall rates moves across an airfield. Also confidence is low
but will be watching for stratus and/or fog development again
overnight.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 181835Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
T02360149 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 181815Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
T02250152 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 181755Z AUTO 08004KT 7SM CLR 22/15 A3026 RMK AO2 T02170148
10217 20138 PWINO
KMTJ 181722Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM181900 33005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1824
-TSRA BKN050CB
FM190000 16005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN070
FM190600 10006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN070
METAR KMTJ 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP190
60000 T02220139 10222 20128 58013
METAR KMTJ 181653Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3032 RMK AO2 RAB28E38
SLP202 P0000 T01940139
METAR KMTJ 181553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT070 17/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01720133
METAR KGUC 181756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP230
T01670106 10178 20117 58005 $
METAR KGUC 181656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01560111 $
METAR KGUC 181556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01440111 $
METAR K7BM 181835Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT041 SCT049 BKN075 15/11 A3054
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K7BM 181815Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT011 BKN040 BKN050 15/10 A3054
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181755Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM SCT007 SCT038 BKN044 14/11 A3055
RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 181835Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3042 RMK AO2
T01830095
METAR KAEJ 181815Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3042 RMK AO2
T01830096
METAR KAEJ 181755Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT085 18/10 A3042 RMK AO2
T01840101 10184 20091
METAR KANK 181835Z AUTO 19017KT 10SM FEW150 21/08 A3035 RMK AO2
T02070084 $
METAR KANK 181815Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM FEW100 SCT300 SCT330 SCT350 20/09
A3036 RMK AO2 T02050086 $
METAR KANK 181755Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM FEW160 20/09 A3037 RMK AO2 60001
T02000087 10201 20127 58007 $
METAR KMYP 181835Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM SCT005 SCT010 BKN022 07/07 A3079
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181815Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM SCT005 SCT013 BKN020 07/07 A3079
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181755Z AUTO 26012G18KT 10SM SCT003 SCT012 BKN021 07/07 A3079
RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 181835Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM BKN055 24/14 A3023 RMK AO2
T02380142
METAR KAIB 181755Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT047 BKN055 22/15 A3026 RMK AO2
60000 T02240147 10239 20128 58013
METAR KAIB 181735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT047 SCT055 23/13 A3026 RMK AO2
T02310133
KTEX 181722Z 1818/1918 22007KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 SCT080 PROB30
1818/1824 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM190000 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906
-SHRA BKN050
FM190600 12005KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 BKN100 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN040
METAR KTEX 181835Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT065 SCT110 16/06 A3050 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 181815Z AUTO 16007KT 140V200 10SM SCT065 SCT075 SCT110 16/06
A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181755Z AUTO 16009G15KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 16/06 A3051 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 181835Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM SCT085 SCT120 18/11 A3047 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 181815Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM BKN085 17/11 A3047 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S AND NW PWINO
METAR K04V 181755Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM OVC085 17/11 A3049 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 181753Z AUTO 13014G18KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP201
T02280106 10228 20144 58004
METAR KCEZ 181653Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP208
T02110133
METAR KCEZ 181553Z AUTO 17010G18KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP210
T02000133
KDRO 181722Z 1818/1918 10007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30
1818/1824 -TSRA OVC040CB
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1900/1906 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM190600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA SCT035 BKN050
SPECI KDRO 181823Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM FEW022 19/13 A3039 RMK AO2
T01890128
METAR KDRO 181753Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM OVC022 18/14 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01830139 10189 20139 58005
METAR KDRO 181653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM BKN017 OVC029 17/13 A3042 RMK AO2
SLP234 T01720128
METAR KPSO 181835Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW021 17/11 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181755Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM FEW020 SCT027 18/11 A3048 RMK AO2
10178 20107
METAR KCPW 181835Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM SCT001 BKN007 BKN011 06/06 A3074
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE PWINO
METAR KCPW 181815Z AUTO 25007KT 7SM VCTS BKN001 OVC005 07/07 A3074 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT E AND NW
METAR KCPW 181755Z AUTO 24009KT M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3074 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 181731Z 1818/1918 21008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1821/1902
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM190200 17008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
FM190700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
TEMPO 1910/1914 1SM BR BKN002
METAR KALS 181752Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW085 20/10 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP218
T02000100 10200 20122 58004
METAR KALS 181652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW018 SCT080 BKN090 16/11 A3045
RMK AO2 SLP233 T01610106
METAR KALS 181552Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01610111
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/18/2026
Vail - 06:49:41 MDT / 19:09:19 MDT
Durango - 06:56:19 MDT / 19:14:47 MDT
Alamosa - 06:48:17 MDT / 19:06:50 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/18/26 18:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...243/018
28000 FT MSL...212/030
27300 FT MSL...215/026
26000 FT MSL...212/029
25000 FT MSL...209/028
24000 FT MSL...210/031
23900 FT MSL...210/031
22000 FT MSL...207/029
21200 FT MSL...216/024
20000 FT MSL...216/023
19000 FT MSL...216/021
19000 FT MSL...218/021
18000 FT MSL...222/019
17100 FT MSL...216/018
17000 FT MSL...221/023
16000 FT MSL...218/020
15500 FT MSL...219/017
15000 FT MSL...216/017
14400 FT MSL...216/018
14000 FT MSL...210/017
13300 FT MSL...210/018
13000 FT MSL...205/016
12400 FT MSL...206/018
12000 FT MSL...206/017
11700 FT MSL...203/017
11000 FT MSL...201/016
11000 FT MSL...206/016
10400 FT MSL...202/014
10200 FT MSL...196/016
10100 FT MSL...197/014
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1810 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1209 PM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
The scattered showers and storms are expected at all TAF sites
this afternoon, with more isolated coverage overnight. There is
a small probability of MVFR if the right storm with heavy
rainfall rates moves across an airfield. Also confidence is low
but will be watching for stratus and/or fog development again
overnight.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 181736Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM190000 22007KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
FM190500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 181753Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02560117 10261 20200 58005
METAR KPGA 181653Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02440117 $
METAR KPGA 181553Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02330144 $
METAR KRQE 181753Z AUTO 17003KT 7SM -RA FEW049 SCT070 BKN110 18/14 A3038
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND SE RAB38 SLP190 P0000 60000 T01830144
10200 20100 58002 $
METAR KRQE 181653Z AUTO 31003KT 9SM FEW007 16/14 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01560144 $
SPECI KRQE 181614Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT006 14/14 A3039 RMK AO2
T01440139 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1836 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION...Friday 18/18Z through Saturday 19/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions. SCT -SHRA/-TSRA near the NM border this afternoon,
then ISOLD near the UT border this evening. Winds are SW 10-15 kts
gusting near 20 kts through 03Z, then light and VRB overnight.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 19/18Z through Monday 21/18Z...Expect VFR
conditions. ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA near the NM border on Saturday,
then fully dry on Sunday. Winds are SW 10-15 kts gusting near 20
kts each day, light and VRB during the overnight periods.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 181837Z 1819/1924 15011G20KT P6SM VCTS FEW060CB SCT090
TEMPO 1819/1821 VRB15G25KT -TSRA SCT050CB BKN060
FM182200 33012G22KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1822/1901
VRB15G25KT -TSRA SCT050CB BKN060
FM190100 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1901/1903
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190300 31008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM190500 18005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120
FM191700 31006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KSLC 181754Z 13015KT 10SM FEW045 SCT080TCU SCT100 BKN250 24/12
A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SE SLP134 VIRGA CB DSNT ALQDS
TCU W-NW 60001 T02390122 10239 20178 58009
METAR KSLC 181654Z 18007KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070TCU BKN090 BKN250 21/13
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E SLP147 CB DSNT ALQDS TCU SW-N
T02060128
METAR KSLC 181554Z COR 14010KT 10SM FEW027 BKN080TCU BKN100 BKN250 18/12
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S RAB07E40 TSE19 SLP148 CB DSNT
NE-S AND W-NW TCU NW-N SH DSNT SE P0000 T01830122
KVEL 181722Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30
1818/1824 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB BKN045
FM190000 24006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1900/1906 4SM
-TSRA BKN040CB BKN060
FM190600 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC080 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN050
METAR KVEL 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW050 SCT060 21/13 A3021 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S RAE1656 SLP178 P0000 60000 T02060128 10206 20128
58010
SPECI KVEL 181710Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM FEW039 SCT120 19/14 A3024 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N AND NE RAE1656 P0000 T01890144
METAR KVEL 181653Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW040 SCT060 BKN080 18/14
A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N RAB33 TSB1558E13B31E53 SLP192 P0000
T01780144
SPECI KPUC 181841Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM TS BKN019 BKN035 OVC070 19/14 A3024
RMK AO2 TSB27 T01890144
SPECI KPUC 181833Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM TS SCT023 BKN040 OVC090 19/14 A3023
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE TSB27 T01890144
SPECI KPUC 181804Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM SCT017 BKN030 BKN039 20/15 A3024
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S T02000150
KCNY 181722Z 1818/1918 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 SCT110 PROB30
1818/1824 -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190000 17007KT P6SM VCSH FEW090 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM190600 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1912
-SHRA BKN060
METAR KCNY 181753Z AUTO 09007G17KT 10SM FEW050 27/14 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W SLP152 60003 T02720144 10272 20183 58009
METAR KCNY 181653Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02390156
METAR KCNY 181553Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 22/16 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP167 T02220161
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1842 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 12:15 PM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026...
KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions through the TAF
period, with a 10% chance of brief high MVFR conditions in any
passing thunderstorms this afternoon into early evening. The primary
impact from any potential storms will be gusty and erratic winds up
to 30kts. Southerly winds may transition to northerlies around 21z,
for now carrying VRB with prob30 storms for that window. Storms are
expected to diminish by 04z with the diurnal wind switch to
southeasterlies or potentially light and variable delayed until 05-
07z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Showers and thunderstorms are
expected to persist across the northern terminals through early
evening, with periodic IFR windows possible in the heaviest storms.
Winds will be primarily driven by these storms, with gusty and
erratic periods when storms impact terminals, with diurnal patterns
expected to resume after sunset.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 181804Z 1818/1918 05006KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060
PROB30 1818/1819 VRB10G20KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM181900 22011G18KT 5SM BR VCTS BKN060CB
PROB30 1822/1902 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190200 02008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100
FM190900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120
FM191600 24007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 SCT120=
SPECI KEVW 181837Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM VCTS FEW006 BKN065 BKN085 12/10
A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND NW RAE1758 P0000 T01220100
SPECI KEVW 181817Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM FEW004 SCT065 BKN080 11/10 A3029
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND W AND NW RAE1758 P0000 T01110100
SPECI KEVW 181807Z AUTO 12012KT 9SM FEW002 SCT055 BKN075 11/10 A3029 RMK
AO2 RAE1758 P0000 T01060100
KRKS 181738Z 1818/1918 02010KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB20G35KT -TSRA OVC050CB
FM190000 02011KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 PROB30 1900/1906 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA OVC050CB
FM190600 14007KT P6SM SCT090
FM191600 27008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC040
SPECI KRKS 181840Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW090 SCT110 17/08 A3031 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N-SE RAE08 P0000 T01670083
SPECI KRKS 181809Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM VCTS FEW048 SCT070 BKN085 17/08
A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-W RAE08 P0000 T01670078
METAR KRKS 181754Z AUTO 19006KT 7SM -RA FEW046 BKN075 OVC095 17/08 A3032
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-W RAB41 SLP201 P0001 60001 T01670083
10183 20100 53002
KRWL 181738Z 1818/1918 23013G22KT P6SM SCT120
FM182100 23013G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1822/1903
VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA OVC050CB
FM190300 31005KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN090
FM190600 23008KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRWL 181753Z AUTO 24014G28KT 10SM SCT041 23/10 A3030 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24030/1657 SLP173 T02280100 10228 20106 57007
METAR KRWL 181653Z AUTO 22014G26KT 10SM SCT043 BKN050 21/09 A3031 RMK
AO2 PK WND 26026/1640 SLP183 T02110094 $
METAR KRWL 181553Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT035 BKN046 19/11 A3032 RMK AO2
SLP185 T01940106 $
KLAR 181738Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT P6SM BKN090
FM181900 24009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 PROB30 1819/1824 4SM TSRA
BR OVC050CB
FM190000 18007KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
FM190600 21006KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1912/1915 -RA OVC060
METAR KLAR 181753Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02110078 10211 20072 58007
METAR KLAR 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02060083
METAR KLAR 181553Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01720094
KCYS 181738Z 1818/1918 20009KT P6SM BKN070
FM182000 17009KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 PROB30 1820/1902 4SM TSRA
BR
OVC050CB
FM190300 27008KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
FM190600 28007KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCYS 181753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02500072
10250 20117 58003
METAR KCYS 181653Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02330083
METAR KCYS 181553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02060094
Riverton (KRIW) 09/18/26 18:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...208/035
27000 FT MSL...205/003
26000 FT MSL...211/033
25000 FT MSL...208/031
24000 FT MSL...212/024
22900 FT MSL...169/019
22000 FT MSL...191/030
20000 FT MSL...191/025
19400 FT MSL...195/031
19000 FT MSL...188/025
18000 FT MSL...196/028
17000 FT MSL...204/023
16800 FT MSL...174/023
16000 FT MSL...198/025
15000 FT MSL...191/020
14600 FT MSL...182/020
14000 FT MSL...240/033
13000 FT MSL...221/017
12700 FT MSL...208/013
12000 FT MSL...217/012
11200 FT MSL...216/012
11000 FT MSL...226/010
10000 FT MSL...216/005
10000 FT MSL...229/019
9000 FT MSL...199/005
9000 FT MSL...114/002
8100 FT MSL...138/006
8000 FT MSL...155/004
7300 FT MSL...118/005
7000 FT MSL...243/003
6700 FT MSL...256/004
6000 FT MSL...045/004
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/18/26 18:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
29000 FT MSL...212/051
27000 FT MSL...211/042
26000 FT MSL...220/033
25000 FT MSL...217/030
24000 FT MSL...221/028
23000 FT MSL...223/027
22000 FT MSL...228/027
21000 FT MSL...228/021
18000 FT MSL...213/022
17400 FT MSL...214/017
17000 FT MSL...214/017
16000 FT MSL...216/014
15100 FT MSL...218/013
15000 FT MSL...230/016
14000 FT MSL...258/009
13200 FT MSL...257/011
13000 FT MSL...263/014
11700 FT MSL...286/008
11000 FT MSL...311/008
10500 FT MSL...312/009
10000 FT MSL...316/008
9500 FT MSL...322/008
9000 FT MSL...319/009
8600 FT MSL...334/008
8000 FT MSL...330/009
7900 FT MSL...330/008
7400 FT MSL...341/008
7000 FT MSL...336/008
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1757 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1155 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
Multiple rounds of widespread showers and thunderstorms will
move through the region over the next 24 hours. Although VFR
conditions will prevail, any thunderstorms in the vicinity of
airports will be a threat, and if a storm passes directly over
an airfield, brief MVFR to IFR conditions are possible as the
heavy rain passes over. Winds today will generally be light,
but could gust into the 25 to 35 kt range near any storm
downdraft/outflow. These winds would be erratic, and gusty VRB
winds groups are prevalent in TEMPO and PROB30 groups at
individual TAF sites.
Storms will not end around sunset (which is normally the case),
because tonight the weather system supporting storms will still
be overhead. However, they should be less widespread and less
robust overnight.
Low clouds( and IFR to MVFR conditions) look to push into the
Bighorn Basin overnight into Saturday morning, including for
COD. These low clouds will likely persist until around
19/1700Z, after which time thinning of low clouds is expected,
while surface mixing help to lift cloud decks slightly.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1746 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1139 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
A mix of flight categories are expected over the next 24 hours
due to passing showers and thunderstorms followed by lowering
ceilings in Nebraska. Periods of MVFR are possible with the
strongest precipitation, with late night and early morning CIGs
then becoming IFR to LIFR for all Nebraska sites except KBFF.
Widespread CIGs outside of this will be generally mid level with
precipitation. Best chances for thunderstorms between 21-03Z,
starting in Wyoming and continuing into Nebraska. Winds
generally 10 knots or less all sites outside of thunderstorms
where strong and variable winds could be possible except KRWL
where gusty winds around 20-25 knots expected.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 181835Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3018 RMK AO2
T02620117
METAR KIBM 181815Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
T02600116
METAR KIBM 181755Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3019 RMK AO2 T02570124
10257 20143
KSNY 181738Z 1818/1918 35008KT P6SM SCT150
FM182100 07005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 PROB30 1901/1905 VRB20G30KT
4SM TSRA OVC050CB
FM190900 VRB05KT P6SM BKN010
FM191500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KSNY 181753Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02440150 10250 20156 50003
METAR KSNY 181653Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02330150
METAR KSNY 181553Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02220172
METAR KOGA 181835Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT100 29/21 A3008 RMK AO2
T02850205
METAR KOGA 181815Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM SCT100 27/20 A3008 RMK AO2
T02740202
METAR KOGA 181755Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT100 26/20 A3008 RMK AO2
T02640203 10264 20194
METAR KIML 181753Z AUTO 01011G17KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02940172 10294 20161 58004
METAR KIML 181653Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02390189
SPECI KIML 181606Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM SCT007 22/19 A3009 RMK AO2
T02220189
KMCK 181749Z 1818/1918 28008KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1902/1906
25020G30KT 4SM -TSRA OVC045CB
FM191000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
TEMPO 1910/1914 5SM BR BKN005
METAR KMCK 181753Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940156 10294 20211 58002
METAR KMCK 181653Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02890156
METAR KMCK 181553Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02780161
North Platte (KLNX) 09/18/26 18:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...255/034
22000 FT MSL...234/027
9000 FT MSL...316/009
8500 FT MSL...314/010
8000 FT MSL...321/012
7500 FT MSL...320/012
7000 FT MSL...320/013
6500 FT MSL...319/013
6000 FT MSL...320/011
5400 FT MSL...329/011
5000 FT MSL...335/010
4700 FT MSL...335/009
4100 FT MSL...337/009
4000 FT MSL...338/009
3600 FT MSL...333/010
3400 FT MSL...335/011
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1714 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1214 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
VFR conditions will persist across the region through the afternoon
with more unsettled weather arriving this evening. Isolated
thunderstorms will develop across the Panhandle by 04Z with hail and
strong winds being the main threats. Showers come to an end by 09Z
giving way to patchy fog across both terminals Saturday morning.
Visibility restrictions down to 1 mile will be possible at times
before fog dissipates by late morning. Cloudy conditions with
ceilings below 2000 feet will continue through early afternoon.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 181747Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1900/1904
27025G35KT 4SM -TSRA OVC070CB
FM191000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
TEMPO 1910/1914 5SM BR BKN005
METAR KGLD 181753Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP135
T03000167 10300 20194 58003
METAR KGLD 181653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02780172
METAR KGLD 181553Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02670167
KGCK 181720Z 1818/1918 21018G29KT P6SM FEW250
FM191200 27010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 181754Z 20021G31KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND
21035/1715 SLP139 T03330144 10339 20217 58015
METAR KGCK 181654Z 20020G31KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
19035/1643 SLP147 T03220150
METAR KGCK 181554Z 20021G32KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
19032/1550 SLP153 T03060150
METAR KLBL 181756Z AUTO 20020G26KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
22029/1716 SLP161 6//// T03390161 10339 20206 58014 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181656Z AUTO 22019G24KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
21027/1615 SLP170 T03280161 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181556Z AUTO 20019G24KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/1528 SLP176 T03060167 PNO $
METAR KEHA 181835Z AUTO 24021G27KT 10SM SCT003 34/11 A3015 RMK AO2
T03400108
METAR KEHA 181815Z AUTO 22020G28KT 10SM SCT003 34/13 A3015 RMK AO2
T03380130
METAR KEHA 181755Z AUTO 22018G27KT 10SM SCT003 33/13 A3016 RMK AO2
T03280133 10334 20187
Goodland (KGLD) 09/18/26 18:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...231/033
14800 FT MSL...233/021
14000 FT MSL...232/022
13000 FT MSL...231/019
12600 FT MSL...227/012
12000 FT MSL...241/014
11000 FT MSL...250/012
10800 FT MSL...251/011
10000 FT MSL...251/010
9200 FT MSL...241/008
9000 FT MSL...247/008
8000 FT MSL...250/006
8000 FT MSL...251/006
7000 FT MSL...309/006
6900 FT MSL...306/006
6000 FT MSL...312/006
6000 FT MSL...302/006
5300 FT MSL...308/006
5000 FT MSL...307/004
4700 FT MSL...301/005
4200 FT MSL...306/005
4000 FT MSL...308/006
4000 FT MSL...311/006
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/18/26 18:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...202/009
13900 FT MSL...201/012
13000 FT MSL...247/023
12000 FT MSL...238/020
11700 FT MSL...220/019
11000 FT MSL...211/023
10000 FT MSL...205/025
9800 FT MSL...207/024
9000 FT MSL...206/027
8200 FT MSL...210/026
8000 FT MSL...209/026
7100 FT MSL...213/026
7000 FT MSL...211/026
6000 FT MSL...212/027
6000 FT MSL...211/027
5100 FT MSL...210/026
5000 FT MSL...211/026
4400 FT MSL...208/025
4000 FT MSL...209/026
3700 FT MSL...208/024
3200 FT MSL...208/026
3000 FT MSL...206/024
3000 FT MSL...206/024
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1813 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1145 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
GLD: Aside from gusty and erratic winds in vicinity of any
showers and storms, light/variable winds will otherwise prevail
through the TAF period. Scattered showers/storms forecast to
develop in CO this afternoon may track ENE across portions of
northwest KS during the late afternoon and evening. Locations
north of Goodland are more likely (relatively speaking) to be
affected by storms. Medium confidence in thunderstorm timing
(~23-05Z), low confidence in thunderstorm coverage. Light winds,
a moist airmass and a clearing trend could lead to a period of
IFR-LIFR fog or stratus a few hours on either side of sunrise.
VFR conditions will otherwise prevail during the 18Z TAF period.
MCK: Aside from gusty and erratic winds in vicinity of any
showers and storms, light/variable winds will otherwise prevail
through the TAF period. Scattered showers/storms forecast to
develop in CO this afternoon may track ENE across portions of
northwest KS and southwest NE late this afternoon and evening.
Medium confidence in thunderstorm timing (~01-07Z), low
confidence in thunderstorm coverage. Light winds, a moist
airmass and a clearing trend could lead to a period of IFR-LIFR
fog or stratus a few hours on either side of sunrise. VFR
conditions will otherwise prevail during the 18Z TAF period.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1639 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1138 AM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
VFR conditions are forecast for all TAF sites through the TAF
period. A strong southwest wind is forecast to lead off the TAF
period with winds at around 15-20 KTs and gusts up to 30 KTs. Around
12-14Z, a strong frontal passage and wind shift is expected. After
the passage, winds will be much lighter at around 10 KTs out of the
north/northwest. CAMs continue to have disagreement on convective
potential this afternoon/evening with ensembles giving areas around
GCK at 5-10%. With decreasing trends it was not added to the TAF,
but a stray thundershower can not be completely ruled out,
especially north of the GCK terminal.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 181720Z 1818/1918 22018G29KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 18014KT P6SM FEW250
FM190600 20011KT P6SM FEW250
FM191700 24014G24KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 181753Z AUTO 23018G29KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
21032/1737 SLP138 T03440133 10344 20206 58014
METAR KGUY 181653Z AUTO 21020G32KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND
21032/1644 SLP147 T03330139
METAR KGUY 181553Z AUTO 21021G27KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
21029/1512 SLP154 T03060144
KDHT 181720Z 1818/1918 22017G27KT P6SM FEW250
FM190000 21015KT P6SM FEW110
FM190500 22010KT P6SM BKN110
FM191600 23014KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 181753Z AUTO 22015G28KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
22030/1706 SLP164 T03110128 10317 20167 58009
METAR KDHT 181653Z AUTO 22018G27KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
21027/1634 SLP172 T03000128
METAR KDHT 181553Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02830144
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1718 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1213 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
VFR conditions will prevail across the 18Z TAF period. Winds will
remain predominantly out of the SW/S for the TAF period,
increasing to 15-20 kts through this afternoon (higher at KDHT and
KGUY, lower at KAMA). Storms could be possible at the KDHT TAF
site from 00-06Z this evening, but confidence is low in that
outcome, therefore not included as a PROB30 in the TAF. A westerly
wind shift is possibly at KGUY near the end of the TAF period, as
a front dips south from KS/CO.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 181729Z 1818/1918 15008KT P6SM SCT060
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM190200 13012KT P6SM BKN080
FM190600 09007KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KFMN 181753Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP214 T02220156
10222 20144 58006
METAR KFMN 181653Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP220
T02060156
METAR KFMN 181553Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01940150
METAR KLVS 181753Z AUTO 16014G22KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP193
60001 T02110111 10217 20133 58004 $
METAR KLVS 181653Z AUTO 17016KT 10SM 21/11 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND
16026/1621 SLP194 T02060111 PWINO $
METAR KLVS 181553Z AUTO 16016KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01780122 $
METAR KRTN 181753Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM FEW085 22/11 A3035 RMK AO2 RAE01
SLP195 P0000 60000 T02170106 10217 20133 58009 $
METAR KRTN 181653Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM -RA OVC095 17/12 A3039 RMK AO2
RAE01B47 SLP219 P0000 T01720122 $
METAR KRTN 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN090 OVC110 17/12 A3039 RMK
AO2 RAB43 SLP219 P0000 T01670117 $
METAR KCAO 181755Z AUTO 22017G27KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
25032/1704 SLP175 T02780111 10283 20167 58002
METAR KCAO 181655Z AUTO 22017G26KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
21028/1626 SLP181 T02670111
METAR KCAO 181555Z AUTO 20019G25KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
20027/1537 SLP182 T02560128
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1733 UTC Friday, September 18, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1129 AM MDT Fri Sep 18 2026
VFR conditions prevail, but short-lived MVFR conditions are likely
with sct/num showers and storms this afternoon and evening. In
addition, patches of MVFR conditions in low stratus/fog will
likely develop overnight across western NM, potentially impacting
KFMN and KGUP. Winds will generally be light, except for gusty and
erratic winds near showers and storms.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 181800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1708 2015+10 2224+03 2137-11 1945-23 195037 205443 225149
BCE 2123+04 2334-10 2237-22 223436 224443 224550
LND 2810+09 2206+03 1924-09 2136-21 224137 225347 217252
RKS 3018 2306+04 2030-09 2137-20 214236 216045 216852
GJT 2116+11 2117+05 2419-09 2224-20 203935 216044 215851
FMN 1807+13 2217+06 2324-09 2136-20 214733 205142 214652
ABQ 2014+13 2214+07 2316-08 2142-17 203732 203942 213252
MBW 2615 2514+07 2321-07 2134-20 225635 227343 226352
DEN 9900+14 2005+07 2125-06 2231-18 215032 225343 234751
PUB 2712+15 2409+09 2017-06 2123-17 213733 213742 213252
ALS 2619+07 2316-07 2234-18 203832 214243 224252
TCC 2217 2322+15 2427+09 2229-07 2220-17 201132 180942 150953
BFF 3012 2611+14 2711+07 2312-06 2127-19 235533 236743 235352
GLD 2309 2317+16 2218+09 2224-06 2324-16 222732 222342 231653
GCK 2230+22 2227+16 2227+09 2325-06 2218-17 241232 990042 990054
GAG 2120+21 2120+13 2117+10 2323-06 2216-17 990033 040943 051054
AMA 2116 2116+14 2117+09 2225-06 2217-17 070633 060942 061455
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2105 2114+11 2119+02 2140-12 2145-25 216135 235439 244748
BCE 2115+05 2324-10 2234-21 224436 233642 252849
LND 9900+10 2318+03 2430-10 2242-22 185537 205545 225850
RKS 1006 2311+05 2325-10 2140-21 214736 215043 234649
GJT 2012+14 2120+06 2433-09 2230-21 224635 225142 224751
FMN 1809+15 1909+06 2619-08 2121-19 214334 214842 224351
ABQ 2210+15 2406+09 2229-07 2138-18 214233 204642 223652
MBW 2622 2418+05 2321-08 2023-19 204335 215344 225752
DEN 3008+15 2208+07 2427-07 2230-19 214832 215342 214752
PUB 2409+18 2513+10 2519-07 2348-18 214432 214342 213953
ALS 2416+08 2519-09 2247-18 214732 215142 224052
TCC 2214 2215+17 2215+08 2327-06 2322-17 211433 211142 211154
BFF 1306 2408+14 2609+07 9900-09 2342-17 225233 226243 235652
GLD 2013 2014+17 2015+08 2325-06 2427-16 243032 242542 222254
GCK 2027+25 2027+16 2327+08 2532-05 2523-17 251632 220742 200654
GAG 1923+23 2023+14 2620+10 2525-06 2415-17 990033 100643 990054
AMA 2019 2018+16 2516+09 2424-06 2313-17 070633 070943 090654
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2806+07 2512+01 2428-16 2432-25 244535 243941 253847
BCE 2415+04 2424-11 2823-22 262936 263142 263148
LND 2606+08 2316+03 2220-12 2139-25 214936 214442 223648
RKS 2713 2312+02 2334-13 2145-24 214536 214342 223748
GJT 2415+12 2420+04 2232-11 2335-23 223936 223542 233449
FMN 2513+14 2414+05 2328-09 2332-22 233135 223642 233650
ABQ 2614+14 2512+07 2519-08 2418-21 214834 214943 232951
MBW 2721 2615+04 2512-11 2331-21 224037 214444 223250
DEN 2705+12 2512+06 2427-09 2322-21 213935 214943 224552
PUB 9900+13 2709+07 2312-09 2226-19 214834 225844 224252
ALS 2716+06 2512-09 2420-20 214734 225743 223851
TCC 2320 2620+15 2520+08 2131-08 2030-18 212333 222745 232652
BFF 9900 3012+11 2621+05 2527-09 2329-20 214435 215544 225052
GLD 0212 3310+15 2715+08 2326-08 2238-18 214533 224243 213454
GCK 2419+24 2515+17 2514+09 2321-07 2327-18 222033 221543 231355
GAG 2430+22 2619+15 2410+09 2325-07 2225-19 280934 341343 350953
AMA 2431 2521+15 2314+08 2125-07 2221-18 261033 261843 271254
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