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NZUS99 KBOU 151929
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1325 MDT Tuesday, September 15, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 151856Z 16008G17KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02170044 $
METAR KFNL 151756Z 21007G14KT 10SM OVC043 19/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP196
T01890028 10200 20133 58009 $
METAR KFNL 151656Z 15012KT 10SM OVC047 18/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01780033 $
METAR KGXY 151856Z 13012G16KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP208
T02170039
METAR KGXY 151756Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP221 T02060033
10211 20133 58008
METAR KGXY 151656Z 14008KT 110V170 10SM CLR 20/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP230
T02000033
METAR KLMO 151915Z AUTO 16007KT 7SM SCT120 20/05 A3026 RMK AO2
T02030045
METAR KLMO 151855Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM SCT120 20/05 A3027 RMK AO2
T02020050
METAR KLMO 151835Z AUTO 11005KT 7SM CLR 20/05 A3027 RMK AO2
T01980048
METAR KBDU 151915Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM SCT120 21/05 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151855Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM SCT120 21/04 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151835Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT120 20/04 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 151915Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM FEW120 21/04 A3023 RMK AO2
T02110037 $
METAR KEIK 151855Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM BKN120 19/04 A3024 RMK AO2
T01930037 $
METAR KEIK 151835Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM BKN110 19/03 A3025 RMK AO2
T01930035 $
KBJC 151728Z 1518/1618 11011KT P6SM FEW050 SCT120 BKN200
FM152000 12012G20KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120 PROB30 1521/1601 -SHRA
BKN080
FM160200 32009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM160900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN160
METAR KBJC 151847Z 08007KT 10SM SCT120 18/03 A3028
SPECI KBJC 151819Z 11006KT 10SM SCT120 18/03 A3030
METAR KBJC 151747Z 14008KT 10SM SCT120 17/03 A3031
KDEN 151728Z 1518/1624 11012G20KT P6SM FEW050 FEW120 BKN220
FM152200 13015G23KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120
FM160700 21009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM161100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN160
FM161900 10010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 1623/1624
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KDEN 151853Z 13012KT 10SM FEW050 FEW120 BKN220 19/05 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP179 T01940050
METAR KDEN 151753Z 09010KT 10SM FEW050 FEW120 BKN220 17/03 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP2188 T01720033
SPECI KDEN 151725Z 10010KT 10SM FEW040 SCT120 BKN200 16/02 A3031 RMK AO2
SLP2196 T01610017
KBKF 151700Z 1517/1623 10005KT 9999 FEW030 SCT140 BKN220
QNH3030INS
BECMG 1601/1602 15010G20KT 9999 -RA FEW055 SCT075 OVC110
QNH3020INS
BECMG 1604/1605 17012G25KT 9999 NSW FEW065 SCT100 QNH3022INS
BECMG 1608/1609 18009KT 9999 FEW260 QNH3019INS TX23/1522Z
TN13/1613Z
METAR KBKF 151858Z 11007KT 10SM FEW045 FEW090 SCT130 BKN220 20/05 A3026
RMK AO2A SLP180 T02010049
METAR KBKF 151758Z 09005KT 10SM FEW045 FEW130 BKN220 17/04 A3029 RMK
AO2A SLP194 T01720035 10175 20115 58010
METAR KBKF 151658Z 10005KT 10SM FEW034 SCT140 BKN220 16/03 A3030 RMK
AO2A SLP194 T01580026
KAPA 151728Z 1518/1618 10011KT P6SM FEW050 FEW120 BKN220
FM152100 14015G23KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120
FM160400 20010KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120
FM160900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN160
METAR KAPA 151853Z 05005KT 10SM SCT100 BKN150 18/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01780044
METAR KAPA 151753Z VRB04KT 10SM SCT120 BKN190 16/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01610044 10167 20122 58008
METAR KAPA 151653Z 00000KT 10SM BKN050 BKN085 14/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01440039
METAR KMNH 151915Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151855Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151835Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151915Z AUTO 09011KT 080V140 10SM CLR 19/03 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151855Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KFMM 151835Z AUTO 08012KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151855Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151835Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 151853Z AUTO 08007KT 030V120 10SM BKN039 18/03 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP209 T01830033
METAR KAKO 151753Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM OVC039 16/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP216
T01610028 10167 20122 50001
METAR KAKO 151653Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM OVC040 16/02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01560022
METAR KLIC 151855Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM OVC030 16/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01610022
SPECI KLIC 151846Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM OVC029 16/02 A3030 RMK AO2
T01610022
SPECI KLIC 151803Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM OVC030 16/03 A3032 RMK AO2
T01560028
METAR KHEQ 151915Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM OVC049 19/05 A3025 RMK AO2
T01910053 $
METAR KHEQ 151855Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM OVC049 18/05 A3025 RMK AO2
T01840053 $
METAR KHEQ 151835Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM OVC048 18/05 A3026 RMK AO2
T01800050 $
METAR K2V6 151914Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM OVC043 18/04 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151854Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM SCT045 OVC055 19/03 A3028 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V6 151834Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM SCT045 OVC055 17/04 A3028 RMK
AO2
METAR KITR 151853Z AUTO 04012G21KT 10SM OVC031 17/04 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP205 T01670039
METAR KITR 151753Z AUTO 03013G22KT 10SM OVC031 16/04 A3027 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02026/1709 SLP208 T01560039 10167 20144 53009
METAR KITR 151653Z AUTO 01011G23KT 10SM OVC030 15/04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
WND 03033/1630 SLP205 T01500039
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Fort Collins - 06:41:23 MDT / 19:09:27 MDT
Denver - 06:41:17 MDT / 19:08:42 MDT
Sterling - 06:33:56 MDT / 19:02:05 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/15/26 19:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...258/018
13000 FT MSL...271/020
12000 FT MSL...232/015
9000 FT MSL...130/010
8800 FT MSL...109/012
8000 FT MSL...115/014
7900 FT MSL...108/013
7200 FT MSL...106/014
7000 FT MSL...105/016
6600 FT MSL...103/015
6100 FT MSL...103/018
6000 FT MSL...110/017
5900 FT MSL...109/016
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1757 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 1157 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Low clouds have dissipatedrecently dissipated and VFR conditions
are expected to prevail for the rest of the TAF period (thru
Wed). ACARS and forecast soundings show a strongly capped
airmass. The chance a shower survives off the higher terrain and
reaches DEN and APA is very low, therefore removed the PROB30 for
showers. Kept the PROB30 for showers at BJC since it is closer to
the foothills and mountains. Southeasterly winds will prevail this
afternoon and a Denver Cyclone is expected to form. Models show
the cyclone tracking north of DEN and APA, which would cause
southeast winds to shift to the southwest this evening. Cross
sections show a good amount of mid and high cloud cover for
tonight and Wednesday with ceilings expected to stay above 6000
feet. Models do not show this, but if the Denver Cyclone tracks
farther south than expected, northerly winds could pull in enough
low-level moisture for low clouds towards 12Z Wednesday. A storm
system moving out of the Desert Southwest will bring scattered to
numerous showers and thunderstorms to the Central Rockies
Wednesday afternoon, but the best chance for showers and
thunderstorms in the Denver area is expected to be after 00Z
Thursday.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 151915Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K4BM 151855Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM SCT030 SCT039 BKN060 13/04 A3059
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K4BM 151835Z AUTO 14008G14KT 10SM SCT021 BKN038 OVC060 12/03 A3061
RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 151855Z 19016KT 10SM SCT080 BKN200 19/04 A3032 RMK AO2A
SLP170 T01900036
METAR KAFF 151755Z 30003KT 10SM SCT080 BKN200 18/03 A3032 RMK AO2A
SLP172 T01820029 10183 20120 55000
METAR KAFF 151655Z 02011KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 BKN200 18/02 A3032 RMK
AO2A SLP172 T01750023
KCOS 151730Z 1518/1618 15009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM152000 15014G24KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM160300 16010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM160600 14007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 BKN070
METAR KCOS 151854Z 13010KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN200 BKN250 18/06 A3034
RMK AO2 SLP196 T01780056 $
METAR KCOS 151754Z 12008KT 10SM FEW070 FEW140 BKN200 BKN250 17/05 A3035
RMK AO2 SLP201 T01720050 10172 20128 53006 $
METAR KCOS 151654Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN190 BKN250 17/05 A3035
RMK AO2 SLP198 T01670050 $
METAR KFLY 151915Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3037 RMK AO2
T01770042
METAR KFLY 151855Z AUTO 12009G15KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3037 RMK AO2
T01720041
METAR KFLY 151835Z AUTO 14003G14KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3037 RMK AO2
T01690041
KFCS 151200Z 1512/1618 35015G30KT 9999 SCT050 BKN100 520009
QNH3019INS
BECMG 1516/1517 03009KT 9999 SCT050 BKN100 QNH3022INS
BECMG 1600/1601 13012KT 9999 BKN050 QNH3025INS
TEMPO 1603/1606 21010G20KT 9999 VCSH BKN030
BECMG 1611/1612 23009KT 9999 NSW SCT070 QNH3028INS
TX23/1521Z
TN12/1610Z
METAR KFCS 151855Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW190 18/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP215
T01810060 $
METAR KFCS 151755Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM FEW200 17/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01660052 10174 20143 51013 $
METAR KFCS 151655Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01720042 $
KPUB 151730Z 1518/1618 10012KT P6SM BKN035 BKN120
FM152000 12012G22KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120
FM160200 11007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
FM160800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 SCT050 BKN070
METAR KPUB 151853Z 07008KT 10SM BKN037 20/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02000094
METAR KPUB 151753Z 09009KT 10SM OVC032 19/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01890094 10206 20167 51014
METAR KPUB 151653Z 07013G21KT 10SM FEW038 19/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01890100
METAR KVTP 151915Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151855Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151835Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 13/M20 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 151854Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM OVC024 18/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP196
T01780094
METAR KTAD 151754Z AUTO 35007KT 330V030 10SM OVC020 17/10 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP202 T01670100 10206 20156 51015
METAR KTAD 151654Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM BKN022 OVC028 16/10 A3033 RMK AO2
SLP202 T01610100
METAR KLHX 151853Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM OVC030 17/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01720094 $
METAR KLHX 151753Z AUTO 04013G19KT 10SM OVC032 17/09 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP200 T01720094 10200 20167 51021 $
METAR KLHX 151653Z AUTO 05015KT 10SM OVC031 17/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01720094 $
METAR KLAA 151853Z AUTO 03013G18KT 10SM OVC035 18/09 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP207 T01830094
METAR KLAA 151753Z AUTO 04015G23KT 10SM OVC033 18/11 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP203 T01830106 10194 20172 51032
SPECI KLAA 151720Z AUTO 04016KT 10SM OVC031 18/11 A3024 RMK AO2
T01780106
METAR KSPD 151856Z AUTO 36020G26KT 19/11 A3022 RMK AO1 PK WND 36029/1842
SLP176 T01940111
METAR KSPD 151756Z AUTO 36018G27KT 17/12 A3023 RMK AO1 PK WND 35029/1719
SLP180 60001 T01670122 10206 20156 51031
METAR KSPD 151656Z AUTO 36019KT 17/14 A3020 RMK AO1 PK WND 01031/1641
SLP169 T01670144
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Burlington - 06:30:42 MDT / 18:57:46 MDT
Pueblo - 06:40:29 MDT / 19:06:45 MDT
Lamar - 06:32:33 MDT / 18:58:41 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/15/26 19:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...280/015
11000 FT MSL...287/014
10800 FT MSL...283/011
10000 FT MSL...281/010
9700 FT MSL...298/009
9000 FT MSL...296/008
8600 FT MSL...337/007
8000 FT MSL...037/010
7700 FT MSL...041/010
7000 FT MSL...050/013
7000 FT MSL...052/010
6300 FT MSL...057/011
6000 FT MSL...054/012
5900 FT MSL...054/012
5700 FT MSL...054/012
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1810 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1155 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Fore KPUB and KCOS, area of low VFR/MVFR stratus covers much of
the sern plains late this morning, as cold front has switched
winds to the e-ne along and east of the mountains, pushing
stratus westward toward the high terrain. Expect wrn edge of
clouds to begin to erode this afternoon with deeper mixing,
though forecast shift to more sely surface winds suggests that
this may be a slow process. Will keep lower clouds in KPUB until
mid-afternoon, while keeping them out of KCOS, though it will
be a close call here as cloud deck isn`t too far away (MVFR cigs
in KLIC as of 1730z). Risk of clouds returning overnight at both
terminals as surface winds stay sely, though outflows from
nearby mtn convection may disrupt the flow enough to keep lower
cigs east of both terminals. Will just go with few-sct020 for
now and monitor for inclusion in later tafs.
At KALS, prob30 for -tsra late this afternoon and into the
evening, with gusty winds to 35 kts the main storm threat.
convection fades by late evening, though mid-level cloud deck
will remain in place for much of the night into Wed morning.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KCAG 151910Z AUTO 25011G19KT 10SM FEW085 SCT110 26/06 A3016 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT S T02610056
METAR KCAG 151853Z AUTO 26014G21KT 10SM VCTS CLR 26/06 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW SLP145 T02560056
METAR KCAG 151753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02330022 10233 20078 58010
METAR KHDN 151856Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP152 T02280033
METAR KHDN 151756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02280028 10228 20094 58007
METAR KHDN 151656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01940050
METAR KSBS 151915Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 24/03 A3018 RMK AO1
T02420027
METAR KSBS 151855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 24/03 A3020 RMK AO1
T02410025
METAR KSBS 151835Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM SCT110 24/03 A3020 RMK AO1
T02440027
METAR KC07 151915Z AUTO 10SM SCT050 SCT060 SCT070 16/02 A3048 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 151855Z AUTO 10SM SCT085 15/02 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 151835Z AUTO 10SM SCT044 SCT060 BKN070 15/03 A3050 RMK
AO2
METAR K33V 151915Z AUTO 24015G21KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151855Z AUTO 22015G21KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151815Z AUTO 25017G26KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 151853Z AUTO 26012G19KT 10SM SCT080 BKN095 25/07 A3017 RMK
AO2 PK WND 24031/1839 WSHFT 1815 LTG DSNT NE SLP137
T02500067
SPECI KEEO 151835Z AUTO 22018G27KT 10SM SCT075 26/06 A3018 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21027/1835 WSHFT 1815 T02560061
METAR KEEO 151753Z AUTO 21011G22KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 25/09 A3019 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT W SLP140 T02500089 10256 20078 58009
METAR K20V 151915Z AUTO 25017G20KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N AND SW
METAR K20V 151855Z AUTO 26010G21KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 SCT100 23/06 A3027
RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151815Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 151915Z AUTO 24014G21KT 10SM BKN080 BKN085 24/03 A3034 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW T02370033
METAR KGNB 151855Z AUTO 20011G18KT 10SM SCT080 21/04 A3035 RMK AO2
T02140041
METAR KGNB 151835Z AUTO 23011G17KT 10SM SCT060 22/04 A3036 RMK AO2
T02170041
METAR K0CO 151915Z AUTO 30009G28KT 130V020 10SM SCT035 SCT044 BKN055
08/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151855Z AUTO 28018G27KT 10SM SCT035 BKN046 BKN060 08/00 A3063
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151835Z AUTO 26009G23KT 230V290 10SM SCT037 BKN046 BKN050
07/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151913Z AUTO 14007KT 110V190 10SM SCT045 OVC060 10/03 A3052
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KC99 151853Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM SCT060 OVC070 10/03 A3052 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 151833Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM BKN065 OVC070 09/04 A3052 RMK
AO2
KGJT 151735Z 1518/1618 23008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
TEMPO 1520/1524 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 13006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM160600 10009KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM161200 10008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1612/1618 4SM
-SHRA
BKN040
METAR KGJT 151853Z 11012KT 10SM FEW085 FEW110 24/12 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S AND SW SLP137 T02440117
METAR KGJT 151753Z 12013KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02560128
10256 20156 58008
METAR KGJT 151653Z 12012KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02280133
KRIL 151735Z 1518/1618 24009KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
TEMPO 1520/1524 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 24007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1603 -TSRA
BKN060CB BKN070
FM160300 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1603/1609
-SHRA BKN060
FM161600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1616/1618 4SM
-SHRA
BKN050
METAR KRIL 151853Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02440100
METAR KRIL 151753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT100 23/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02280106 10228 20117 58009
METAR KRIL 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02110111
METAR K5SM 151915Z AUTO 2SM +TSRA BKN029 OVC037 06/05 A3053 RMK AO2 VIS
1/2V5 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR K5SM 151855Z AUTO 3SM +RA SCT024 BKN035 OVC065 10/06 A3053 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W
METAR K5SM 151838Z AUTO 10SM -DZ OVC024 10/07 A3053 RMK AO2
KEGE 151735Z 1518/1618 24012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 SCT100
TEMPO 1520/1524 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 22009KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1610
-SHRA BKN070
FM161000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060 SCT080 PROB30 1610/1612 4SM
-SHRA
BKN060
METAR KEGE 151856Z VRB03KT 10SM BKN100 22/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02220106
METAR KEGE 151756Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP182 60002
T01940117 10194 20122 58011
METAR KEGE 151656Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP195
T01780128
KASE 151735Z 1518/1618 20008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100
TEMPO 1518/1521 4SM -SHRA BKN060 BKN070
FM152100 23014G23KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 PROB30 1521/1601 4SM
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM160100 17006KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM160600 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1610
-SHRA SCT040 BKN060
FM161000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW060 SCT080 PROB30 1610/1612 4SM
-SHRA
BKN060
SPECI KASE 151910Z 25010G18KT 10SM SCT080 23/03 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
AND NW T02280033
METAR KASE 151853Z 03004KT 10SM SCT085 23/05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02330050
SPECI KASE 151826Z 03004KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 22/07 A3030 RMK AO2
T02170067
METAR KCCU 151915Z AUTO 27010G23KT 10SM SCT055 SCT080 SCT110 10/00 A3062
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151855Z AUTO 26016G22KT 10SM SCT039 SCT049 SCT055 10/00 A3061
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151835Z AUTO 27010G17KT 10SM BKN041 BKN050 BKN055 10/01 A3062
RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 151853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01670022
METAR KLXV 151753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT075 15/06 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01500056 10161 20061 58001
METAR KLXV 151653Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM BKN055 BKN070 13/06 A3050 RMK AO2
SLP179 T01330061
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Rangely - 06:56:25 MDT / 19:24:06 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:55:54 MDT / 19:22:48 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:48:25 MDT / 19:16:26 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/15/26 19:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...233/067
31500 FT MSL...242/047
30000 FT MSL...238/047
28000 FT MSL...244/043
27300 FT MSL...241/038
26000 FT MSL...241/035
25000 FT MSL...240/032
24000 FT MSL...237/030
23900 FT MSL...240/028
22000 FT MSL...242/027
21200 FT MSL...240/030
20000 FT MSL...229/025
19000 FT MSL...243/023
19000 FT MSL...244/023
18000 FT MSL...248/020
17100 FT MSL...241/023
17000 FT MSL...237/025
16000 FT MSL...240/023
15500 FT MSL...225/029
15000 FT MSL...238/021
14400 FT MSL...227/023
14000 FT MSL...226/018
13300 FT MSL...229/019
13000 FT MSL...230/017
12400 FT MSL...224/014
12000 FT MSL...216/018
11700 FT MSL...216/012
11000 FT MSL...184/011
11000 FT MSL...210/018
10400 FT MSL...204/017
10200 FT MSL...183/016
10100 FT MSL...198/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1909 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1141 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the
afternoon. TEMPO groups were added for most sites with the main
threats being locally heavy rain reducing visibility along with
gusty winds. Lesser coverage of showers and storms are expected
overnight with PROB30 groups included in most groups. This
active pattern will continue for the 24 hour period. MVFR and
IFR conditions will be likely in showers and thunderstorms.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 151915Z AUTO 22004KT 7SM CLR 24/13 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
AND S T02360130
METAR KAJZ 151855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS CLR 24/12 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW AND W T02370119
METAR KAJZ 151835Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 24/12 A3019 RMK AO2
T02360119
KMTJ 151735Z 1518/1618 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100
TEMPO 1519/1523 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM152300 20010KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN100 PROB30 1523/1605
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160500 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1605/1611
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM161100 14008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1611/1614 4SM
-SHRA
BKN070
METAR KMTJ 151853Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP156 T02440133
METAR KMTJ 151753Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02220139 10228 20117 58011
METAR KMTJ 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01940122
METAR KGUC 151856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01780089 $
METAR KGUC 151756Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM OVC100 16/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP219
6//// T01610083 10167 20094 58003 $
METAR KGUC 151656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 16/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01560094 $
METAR K7BM 151915Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 18/03 A3047 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NW
METAR K7BM 151855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC080 17/03 A3047 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W
METAR K7BM 151815Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT048 SCT065 BKN075 16/06 A3048
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
METAR KAEJ 151915Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT060 BKN080 BKN090 21/04 A3033
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W T02100044
METAR KAEJ 151855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 20/05 A3033 RMK AO2
T02020048
METAR KAEJ 151835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 BKN090 20/05 A3034 RMK AO2
T02030049
METAR KANK 151915Z AUTO 11018G24KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 22/05 A3028 RMK
AO2 T02240048 $
METAR KANK 151855Z AUTO 11016G22KT 10SM BKN110 23/06 A3029 RMK AO2
T02260057 $
METAR KANK 151835Z AUTO 12017KT 10SM BKN110 22/06 A3029 RMK AO2
T02240062 $
METAR KMYP 151915Z AUTO 25015G20KT 10SM SCT017 SCT026 BKN070 11/05 A3073
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151855Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM SCT017 SCT030 OVC070 09/05 A3074
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151835Z AUTO 30022KT 10SM SCT015 BKN025 OVC070 10/05 A3073
RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 151915Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW085 21/14 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E - W RAE1859 TSE1900 P0000 T02120137
METAR KAIB 151855Z AUTO 24005KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090 OVC110 19/14 A3021 RMK
AO2 RAB1841 TSB1841 P0000 T01860144
METAR KAIB 151835Z AUTO 30017KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 20/13 A3020 RMK AO2
T01980133
KTEX 151735Z 1518/1618 22007G15KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN090
TEMPO 1518/1522 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN040CB
FM152200 25009G18KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1522/1524 4SM
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM160000 15006KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN110 PROB30 1600/1606
-SHRA BKN050
FM160600 13005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612 4SM
-SHRA BKN040 BKN045
FM161200 14005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN060
METAR KTEX 151915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 18/06 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 OVC080 17/06 A3045 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 151835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 BKN070 BKN080 18/06 A3045
RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151915Z AUTO 11009KT 102V162 10SM CLR 21/08 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW PWINO
METAR K04V 151855Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 151835Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 151853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW085 24/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02440117
METAR KCEZ 151753Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02330122 10233 20122 58004
METAR KCEZ 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02110117
KDRO 151735Z 1518/1618 12008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 OVC110
FM152000 24009KT P6SM FEW040 SCT110 PROB30 1522/1601
VRB15G29KT -TSRA BKN050CB BKN060
FM160100 16005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM160600 09005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN050
FM161200 10006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT035 BKN050 PROB30 1612/1618
4SM
-TSRA BKN035CB
METAR KDRO 151853Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02110106
METAR KDRO 151753Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM FEW100 19/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01940111 10194 20111 50003
METAR KDRO 151653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01720111
METAR KPSO 151915Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM SCT100 22/08 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE
METAR KPSO 151855Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM SCT100 20/09 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151835Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 151915Z AUTO 22008G15KT 180V250 10SM CLR 11/06 A3069 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NW PWINO
METAR KCPW 151855Z AUTO 23009KT 190V250 10SM CLR 11/06 A3069 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W PWINO
METAR KCPW 151835Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3069 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
PWINO
KALS 151730Z 1518/1618 13007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100
FM152000 18012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1522/1602
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160300 15008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
METAR KALS 151852Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02280078
METAR KALS 151752Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02060094 10206 20050 58002
METAR KALS 151652Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01780094
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/15/2026
Vail - 06:46:54 MDT / 19:14:14 MDT
Durango - 06:53:51 MDT / 19:19:24 MDT
Alamosa - 06:45:48 MDT / 19:11:29 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/15/26 19:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...233/067
31500 FT MSL...242/047
30000 FT MSL...238/047
28000 FT MSL...244/043
27300 FT MSL...241/038
26000 FT MSL...241/035
25000 FT MSL...240/032
24000 FT MSL...237/030
23900 FT MSL...240/028
22000 FT MSL...242/027
21200 FT MSL...240/030
20000 FT MSL...229/025
19000 FT MSL...243/023
19000 FT MSL...244/023
18000 FT MSL...248/020
17100 FT MSL...241/023
17000 FT MSL...237/025
16000 FT MSL...240/023
15500 FT MSL...225/029
15000 FT MSL...238/021
14400 FT MSL...227/023
14000 FT MSL...226/018
13300 FT MSL...229/019
13000 FT MSL...230/017
12400 FT MSL...224/014
12000 FT MSL...216/018
11700 FT MSL...216/012
11000 FT MSL...184/011
11000 FT MSL...210/018
10400 FT MSL...204/017
10200 FT MSL...183/016
10100 FT MSL...198/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1909 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1141 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop during the
afternoon. TEMPO groups were added for most sites with the main
threats being locally heavy rain reducing visibility along with
gusty winds. Lesser coverage of showers and storms are expected
overnight with PROB30 groups included in most groups. This
active pattern will continue for the 24 hour period. MVFR and
IFR conditions will be likely in showers and thunderstorms.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 151723Z 1518/1618 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1518/1524
VRB25G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160200 18006KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100
FM161500 17007KT P6SM VCTS SCT060 BKN080CB
TEMPO 1615/1618 VRB10G20KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
METAR KPGA 151853Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
AND SW AND W SLP107 T02940122
METAR KPGA 151753Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
SLP117 T02780111 10278 20217 58001
METAR KPGA 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 25/11 A3010 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N SLP123 T02500111
METAR KRQE 151853Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM FEW041 SCT050 SCT060 22/13 A3029
RMK AO2 TSB14E29 SLP147 T02220133
SPECI KRQE 151844Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS FEW050 SCT060 22/13 A3029 RMK
AO2 TSB14E29 T02220133
SPECI KRQE 151833Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW040 FEW065 22/13 A3029 RMK AO2
TSB14E29 T02220128
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1732 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...Tuesday 15/18Z through Wednesday 16/18Z...ISOLD-SCT
SHRA/TSRA through 02Z Wednesday, then ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA or partial
clearing through 08Z-10Z. AFT 08Z-10Z, NMRS SHRA/TSRA and ISOLD
+TSRA moving south to north through the remainder of the period.
Areas MVFR CIGS due to low clouds and TSRA through the period.
Sfc winds S-SW5-15g20kts.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 16/18Z through Friday 18/18Z...Expect SCT-NMRS
SHRA/TSRA and ISOLD +TSRA through the the period. Areas MVFR CIGS
due to low clouds and TSRA through the period. Sfc winds outside of
stronger convection generally light.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 151720Z 1518/1624 32008KT P6SM BKN180
FM160300 15010G18KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1604/1610 -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM161800 15011G19KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1623/1624 VRB14G26KT
-TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KSLC 151854Z 33009KT 10SM FEW095 FEW150 BKN230 22/01 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP134 ACSL DSNT SE T02220011 $
METAR KSLC 151754Z 36007KT 10SM FEW095 FEW150 SCT250 21/01 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP143 ACSL DSNT SE T02110011 10211 20111 56006 $
METAR KSLC 151654Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT180 BKN250 19/M01 A3007
RMK AO2 SLP146 T01941011 $
KVEL 151739Z 1518/1618 33005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM152100 21009G16KT P6SM FEW110 SCT120 PROB30 1522/1601 -TSRA
BKN090CB
FM160100 01005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1601/1606 -TSRA
OVC060CB
FM160600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN040
FM161200 29003KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100
FM161500 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 PROB30 1615/1618 -SHRA
BKN050
METAR KVEL 151853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02330006
METAR KVEL 151753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02221028 10222 20111 58005
METAR KVEL 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02171028
METAR KPUC 151853Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM FEW110 25/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02500056
METAR KPUC 151753Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02330050 10239 20111 58000
METAR KPUC 151653Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02220028
KCNY 151739Z 1518/1618 19008G17KT P6SM BKN100
FM152000 22014G22KT P6SM FEW090 SCT110
TEMPO 1520/1524 VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160000 12006KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1606
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM160600 11005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1606/1612
-SHRA BKN060
FM161200 11004KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 PROB30 1612/1618 -SHRA
BKN100
METAR KCNY 151853Z AUTO 15012G18KT 10SM SCT090 30/09 A3006 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1825 SLP110 T03000089
SPECI KCNY 151845Z AUTO 17011G18KT 10SM FEW075 SCT090 30/09 A3006 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 1825 T03000089
METAR KCNY 151753Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02780122 10278 20189 58004
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1924 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 611 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026...
KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal through the
period. Dry conditions with a few high clouds will continue. Winds
will remain light and diurnally driven.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist for
the entire airspace through the period. Mostly dry conditions with a
few high clouds will continue with increasing southerly winds during
the day. Convection develops across the eastern half of the airspace
tomorrow afternoon with storms developing across portions of
northern Utah in the evening.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 151720Z 1518/1618 23018G30KT P6SM BKN180
FM160300 19007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
PROB30 1606/1612 VRB20G30KT -TSRA FEW030 BKN050CB=
METAR KEVW 151853Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01831022 $
METAR KEVW 151753Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01561033 10161 20044 58007 $
METAR KEVW 151653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01331033 $
KRKS 151720Z 1518/1618 24007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM152030 25012G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160000 24008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
FM160700 19010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN070
TEMPO 1607/1610 -SHRA OVC050
FM161000 18010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT040 OVC050
FM161400 19009KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1614/1617
-SHRA BKN050
METAR KRKS 151854Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02061039
METAR KRKS 151754Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01891044 10189 20039 58012
METAR KRKS 151654Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01561044
KRWL 151720Z 1518/1618 08005KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 22015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM161200 26010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRWL 151853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02001028
METAR KRWL 151753Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01671039 10167 20039 58008
METAR KRWL 151653Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01391039
KLAR 151720Z 1518/1618 15026G32KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 16017G26KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM160600 18012KT P6SM BKN100
FM160900 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 151853Z AUTO 15022G30KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
14030/1851 SLP138 T01890011
METAR KLAR 151753Z AUTO 15021G27KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND
14031/1714 SLP150 T01830011 10183 20056 58009
METAR KLAR 151653Z AUTO 15026G32KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
15032/1652 SLP169 T01500011
KCYS 151720Z 1518/1618 17015KT P6SM OVC040
FM151900 17017G26KT P6SM SCT200
FM160400 19011KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCYS 151853Z 18018G24KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
18026/1812 SLP185 T01720028
METAR KCYS 151753Z 18018G24KT 10SM OVC038 16/01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01560006 10156 20083 58007
METAR KCYS 151653Z 17015KT 10SM OVC038 13/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01331006
Riverton (KRIW) 09/15/26 19:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...240/068
28000 FT MSL...249/064
26000 FT MSL...242/058
25000 FT MSL...155/007
24000 FT MSL...166/004
16900 FT MSL...242/002
16000 FT MSL...228/009
15000 FT MSL...239/040
14600 FT MSL...239/022
14000 FT MSL...239/021
13000 FT MSL...245/026
12700 FT MSL...242/022
12000 FT MSL...243/022
11200 FT MSL...230/017
11000 FT MSL...234/017
10000 FT MSL...216/016
10000 FT MSL...216/012
9000 FT MSL...195/013
9000 FT MSL...199/013
8100 FT MSL...166/006
8000 FT MSL...167/007
7400 FT MSL...059/004
7000 FT MSL...020/004
6700 FT MSL...032/004
6200 FT MSL...014/006
6000 FT MSL...021/006
5900 FT MSL...011/006
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/15/26 19:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...274/034
14000 FT MSL...270/028
13200 FT MSL...271/026
13000 FT MSL...272/024
12000 FT MSL...277/020
11700 FT MSL...279/020
11000 FT MSL...282/017
10500 FT MSL...265/014
10000 FT MSL...226/012
9500 FT MSL...214/017
9000 FT MSL...177/019
8600 FT MSL...171/017
8000 FT MSL...178/020
7900 FT MSL...177/019
7000 FT MSL...171/024
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1810 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1059 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
VFR conditions prevail through today. Winds follow typical diurnal
trends, with some sites have 15 to 25 knot wind gusts through the
afternoon. Moisture increases from the south overnight. KRKS is the
greatest impacted, with rain chances starting around 06z. Any rain
should remain south of other sites, but a few light showers or virga
showers are possible in the vicinity of KBPI, KLND, KPNA, and KRIW
through Wednesday morning. This push of moisture also brings a
southerly push of wind to those aforementioned locations. Models are
in a bit of disagreement, so confidence is not high how strong this
southerly wind could be.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1731 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1131 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Some low clouds with cloud bases around 4-5 kft are present this
morning under an E/SE upslope flow regime mainly for KSNY, KBFF, and
KCYS. The low-level moisture is expected to mix out shortly after
18Z, with VFR expected to prevail for the remainder of the TAF
period. KLAR and KRWL may have some scattered showers in and around
the terminals later this afternoon into the evening, however
confidence and coverage isn`t high enough to include a TEMPO group,
so opted for VCSH instead. Another round of mid-level clouds is
expected to develop overnight, with cigs well above MVFR criteria.
Winds be primarily remain out of the SE, with peak gusts of 25-35
knots.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 151915Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3027 RMK AO2
T01960035
METAR KIBM 151855Z AUTO 15008KT 140V210 10SM SCT044 19/03 A3029 RMK AO2
T01870032
METAR KIBM 151835Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT044 19/03 A3029 RMK AO2
T01860033
KSNY 151720Z 1518/1618 10005KT P6SM SCT050
FM151900 12012KT P6SM FEW200
FM152200 14014G24KT P6SM SCT150
FM160800 17012KT P6SM OVC100
FM161500 17012KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSNY 151853Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM BKN046 17/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01720039
METAR KSNY 151753Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP222
T01610044 10161 20122 50000
METAR KSNY 151653Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT050 14/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01440044
METAR KOGA 151915Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC060 20/08 A3025 RMK AO2
T02020078
METAR KOGA 151855Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC050 20/08 A3025 RMK AO2
T01960076
METAR KOGA 151835Z AUTO 06006G15KT 10SM OVC050 20/08 A3025 RMK AO2
T01990076
METAR KIML 151853Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 17/06 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP227 T01720061
METAR KIML 151753Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM OVC055 17/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01670061 10167 20144 51012
METAR KIML 151653Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM OVC050 16/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01560056
KMCK 151720Z 1518/1618 02012KT P6SM BKN050
FM152000 06011KT P6SM BKN050
FM160500 VRB06KT 6SM BR BKN015
TEMPO 1610/1614 5SM -SHRA BR BKN010
METAR KMCK 151853Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM OVC050 17/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01720078
METAR KMCK 151753Z AUTO 02015KT 10SM OVC049 17/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01670072 10172 20161 51019
METAR KMCK 151653Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM OVC044 17/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01670072
North Platte (KLNX) 09/15/26 19:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14200 FT MSL...266/032
14000 FT MSL...266/032
13000 FT MSL...268/029
12000 FT MSL...272/023
12000 FT MSL...272/023
11000 FT MSL...268/020
10100 FT MSL...265/018
10000 FT MSL...265/017
9000 FT MSL...282/011
8500 FT MSL...286/010
8000 FT MSL...303/008
7400 FT MSL...328/007
7000 FT MSL...005/006
6300 FT MSL...022/009
6000 FT MSL...024/010
5400 FT MSL...024/011
5000 FT MSL...022/010
4700 FT MSL...025/010
4100 FT MSL...028/009
4000 FT MSL...032/009
3600 FT MSL...031/010
3400 FT MSL...032/010
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1716 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1216 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
For the KLBF terminal: Expect mostly cloudy skies over the next
24 hours. Cloud decks will remain broken at 9000 to 12000 FT AGL
through the early overnight hours. Ceilings will fall to around
2500 FT AGL after 10z Wednesday. Ceilings will fall further to
MVFR levels after 13z Wednesday. There is a small threat for IFR
CIGS below 1000 FT AGL Wednesday morning. Given current forecast
confidence, will forgo mention of IFR cigs and keep them at MVFR
levels Wednesday morning. For the KVTN terminal: Expect
scattered clouds of 10000 FT AGL this afternoon, lifting to
20000 to 25000 FT AGL this evening. Skies will cloud over during
the overnight hours with ceilings falling to around 6000 FT AGL
by daybreak Wednesday. By mid morning Wednesday, ceilings will
approach 2000 FT AGL.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 151720Z 1518/1618 04015G25KT P6SM BKN035
FM152200 07007KT P6SM BKN050
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025
FM161500 17012KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 151853Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM OVC034 17/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01670039 $
METAR KGLD 151753Z AUTO 01018G24KT 10SM OVC036 16/04 A3025 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02026/1713 SLP209 T01610039 10167 20150 51022 $
METAR KGLD 151653Z AUTO 02019G28KT 10SM OVC034 16/04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36031/1606 SLP203 T01560044 $
KGCK 151831Z 1519/1618 02022G29KT P6SM OVC016
FM160000 01020G30KT P6SM OVC030
FM160300 04012KT P6SM -SHRA OVC020
FM160600 02009KT 5SM -SHRA BR OVC010
FM160900 02010KT 5SM BR OVC005
METAR KGCK 151854Z 01024G31KT 10SM OVC019 21/13 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
02032/1841 SLP167 T02060128
METAR KGCK 151754Z 02022G29KT 10SM OVC016 20/14 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
02030/1701 SLP164 6//// T02000144 10261 20194 53033
SPECI KGCK 151728Z 02022G29KT 10SM OVC015 19/14 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
02030/1701 T01940139
METAR KLBL 151856Z AUTO 35020G25KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
34026/1846 SLP155 T02280172 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151756Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP146
6//// T02720172 10283 20222 51019 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02780178 PNO $
METAR KEHA 151915Z AUTO 36016G24KT 10SM OVC020 21/14 A3019 RMK AO2
T02070136
METAR KEHA 151855Z AUTO 01020G27KT 10SM OVC018 20/14 A3019 RMK AO2
T02020140
METAR KEHA 151835Z AUTO 35021G26KT 10SM OVC018 20/14 A3019 RMK AO2
T01980142
Goodland (KGLD) 09/15/26 19:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...287/012
14800 FT MSL...284/013
14000 FT MSL...284/015
13000 FT MSL...291/016
12600 FT MSL...295/018
12000 FT MSL...294/018
11000 FT MSL...302/014
10700 FT MSL...306/013
10000 FT MSL...359/007
9100 FT MSL...029/009
9000 FT MSL...061/009
8000 FT MSL...081/014
8000 FT MSL...080/013
7000 FT MSL...064/022
6900 FT MSL...064/022
6000 FT MSL...049/019
6000 FT MSL...043/019
5300 FT MSL...027/017
5000 FT MSL...025/019
4700 FT MSL...020/018
4200 FT MSL...018/019
4000 FT MSL...018/020
4000 FT MSL...016/019
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/15/26 19:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...236/029
26000 FT MSL...234/028
25000 FT MSL...236/027
24100 FT MSL...239/021
24000 FT MSL...236/027
22000 FT MSL...240/025
20000 FT MSL...240/021
19000 FT MSL...240/025
18000 FT MSL...246/020
17000 FT MSL...246/020
16500 FT MSL...247/019
16000 FT MSL...250/019
15000 FT MSL...233/021
14000 FT MSL...233/018
13900 FT MSL...239/018
13000 FT MSL...223/020
12000 FT MSL...219/021
11700 FT MSL...221/020
11000 FT MSL...211/020
10000 FT MSL...212/019
9800 FT MSL...210/019
9000 FT MSL...212/021
8200 FT MSL...211/019
8000 FT MSL...208/018
7100 FT MSL...190/017
7000 FT MSL...190/017
6000 FT MSL...157/010
6000 FT MSL...164/011
5100 FT MSL...035/012
5000 FT MSL...027/017
4300 FT MSL...020/019
4000 FT MSL...023/021
3800 FT MSL...018/020
3200 FT MSL...014/025
3000 FT MSL...014/024
3000 FT MSL...014/024
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1831 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1102 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Ceilings have improved across the region with VFR expected to
prevail through this afternoon and gradually diminishing winds.
Tonight, MVFR ceilings will return between 03z-05z at both KGLD
and KMCK. Towards sunrise, a brief period of IFR is possible at
KMCK with light showers and patchy fog developing. Ceilings will
slowly improve to VFR at both locations through mid to late
Wednesday morning.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1700 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1020 AM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Surface analysis at 15z depicted a strong cold front making
progress through western Kansas, with northeast winds gusting to
near 30 kts across NW KS. The cold front will make progress
through all airports over the next few hours, with an abrupt
increase in northeast winds, gusting 30-32 kts. With the cold
front expected to be well southeast of the airports by 00z Wed,
any thunderstorms on the front should not impact aviation
operations. High confidence that flight categories will degrade
after 00z Wed, as IFR stratus fills in overnight. Visibility
reductions in BR/-SHRA are also expected overnight through
12z Wed. Northeast winds will diminish rapidly after 00z Wed,
trending light and variable by 12z Wed.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 151725Z 1518/1618 34012G20KT P6SM SCT090
FM160000 02012KT P6SM SCT100
FM160600 03005KT P6SM BKN045
FM161100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN030
FM161600 18007KT P6SM FEW250=
SPECI KGUY 151913Z AUTO 36021G30KT 10SM BKN019 22/16 A3010 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36030/1854 T02220156
METAR KGUY 151853Z AUTO 36024G32KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
35034/1824 SLP139 T02390167
METAR KGUY 151753Z AUTO 34014G21KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02670167 10278 20217 51017
KDHT 151725Z 1518/1618 36015KT P6SM FEW250
FM152300 04013KT P6SM SCT250
FM160700 03005KT 6SM -SHRA BR OVC035
FM161100 VRB03KT P6SM BKN018
FM161400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 151853Z AUTO 36022G30KT 10SM FEW028 BKN120 23/16 A3018 RMK
AO2 PK WND 01030/1850 SLP166 T02330156
METAR KDHT 151753Z AUTO 01018G27KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
01029/1735 SLP157 T02560156 10278 20194 53021
METAR KDHT 151653Z AUTO 01016G23KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
36026/1628 SLP147 T02610139
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1843 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1227 PM CDT Tue Sep 15 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail over the 18Z TAF period,
except at KDHT where conditions will likely drop to MVFR from
11-14Z due to low ceilings behind the cold front (BKN018). A
PROB30 for thunderstorms has been added at KAMA from 21-23Z, with
rain and showers persisting until 09Z. KDHT also has prevailing
showers in the TAF from 07-11Z, where ceilings may drop as well.
Winds have already shifted at KGUY and KDHT, and will likely shift
at KAMA in the next couple hours, before becoming variable behind
the cold front for much of the 18Z TAF period.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 151742Z 1518/1618 10007KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
FM152000 22008KT P6SM SCT080
FM160200 13010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 1602/1606
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160600 10007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060
TEMPO 1611/1615 4SM -SHRA BKN045
METAR KFMN 151853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02560122
METAR KFMN 151753Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02390133
10239 20144 58001
METAR KFMN 151653Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02220128
METAR KLVS 151853Z AUTO 04014G25KT 10SM 24/07 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP152 T02390072 $
METAR KLVS 151753Z AUTO 03014G22KT 10SM 24/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02440089 10244 20139 51012 $
METAR KLVS 151653Z AUTO 03020G26KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND
04026/1652 SLP147 T02390094 $
METAR KRTN 151853Z AUTO 05011G19KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02440072
METAR KRTN 151753Z AUTO 01010G19KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02390061 10244 20111 51009
METAR KRTN 151653Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02330067
METAR KCAO 151855Z AUTO 36023G30KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND
35031/1810 SLP172 T02220128
METAR KCAO 151755Z AUTO 36021G30KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
35032/1734 SLP166 T02390122 10244 20178 51024
METAR KCAO 151655Z AUTO 35020KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
36030/1644 SLP162 T02280122
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1805 UTC Tuesday, September 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1147 AM MDT Tue Sep 15 2026
Lingering showers are moving over central New Mexico with new
thunderstorms starting to develop around this area. These storms
will multiply over the high terrain of the Continental Divide
through the early afternoon with additional cells developing along
and east of the central mountain chain through mid to late
afternoon. Storms will commonly produce small hail, gusty
downburst winds, lightning, and brief heavy downpours. Storms in
northeastern areas of New Mexico will have a tendency to turn
strong or severe with larger hail and damaging winds. Storms will
fill in and move northeastward into nearby valleys and lower
elevations through the early evening before turning more showery
through midnight. Portions of western and central New Mexico could
observe periodic rain and showers through the overnight into
early Wednesday morning. Pockets of lower, MVFR (less than 3,000
ft) ceilings will be possible (20-40% chance) early Wednesday
morning, mainly across west central and northeastern areas (KGUP,
KRTN, KLVS, KCAO).
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 151800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2022+12 2223+05 2332-10 2450-22 246139 247846 248055
BCE 2127+05 2424-07 2433-20 245336 245744 237552
LND 2012+08 2531+04 2540-11 2447-23 257038 257949 248855
RKS 2014 2423+05 2438-10 2450-22 246438 247946 248955
GJT 2312+14 2317+06 2431-08 2434-20 244936 246044 238253
FMN 9900+14 9900+07 2418-07 2421-18 234533 225442 246453
ABQ 9900+14 1905+07 1909-06 2510-17 242831 223541 233852
MBW 1907 2626+05 2543-10 2551-21 256338 257446 249755
DEN 2012+09 2516+07 2429-07 2434-19 244335 247343 248254
PUB 9900+10 2714+07 2421-06 2433-18 244932 235642 256454
ALS 2205+07 2421-07 2428-18 234732 235542 255953
TCC 9900 3005+15 2506+08 2222-05 2320-16 232031 221741 251652
BFF 1705 2213+06 2626+05 2539-09 2450-20 255837 247046 740154
GLD 0425 0405+11 2408+09 2423-07 2433-18 245432 236041 256154
GCK 1012+16 2217+16 2216+09 2416-06 2322-16 243331 233841 243753
GAG 2321+22 2321+16 2223+08 2223-06 2223-16 231731 221441 221152
AMA 2312 2319+15 2122+09 2322-05 2314-16 221031 211041 211052
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 160000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2219+14 2226+06 2333-10 2351-22 246838 248346 249053
BCE 2119+06 2432-07 2439-19 235536 236643 237851
LND 2007+13 2321+06 2442-11 2459-22 246739 248147 249155
RKS 2412 2312+07 2439-11 2457-21 246737 247946 740054
GJT 2210+16 2217+08 2426-08 2438-19 236235 237443 237953
FMN 2209+17 2108+08 2615-06 2420-17 224231 215242 236554
ABQ 2412+15 2107+07 1912-06 2018-16 223231 233942 244453
MBW 1414 2511+07 2442-11 2454-21 246936 247645 740054
DEN 1807+11 2110+08 2525-08 2437-18 255735 248142 248454
PUB 1909+11 2016+09 2520-06 2428-17 235432 246342 256453
ALS 2015+10 2617-06 2422-17 224231 235342 245853
TCC 0618 1313+16 1516+08 2223-05 2320-15 232132 222041 232153
BFF 1517 2110+12 2411+06 2538-09 2449-20 256437 257644 259653
GLD 0920 9900+11 2006+09 2523-07 2436-17 245432 246241 256053
GCK 1710+18 2116+14 2114+09 2511-05 2426-16 233630 233841 254253
GAG 1705+21 1817+14 1720+08 2421-05 2318-15 231830 241940 231553
AMA 1408 1409+15 1812+08 2417-05 2318-15 231230 190941 150753
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1914 2017+11 2319+04 2335-10 2251-21 236638 237947 239551
BCE 2120+06 2136-06 2340-20 234536 225944 226751
LND 2422+13 2420+05 2432-11 2447-23 247738 248347 249853
RKS 2615 2416+05 2438-10 2457-22 247637 248146 239251
GJT 2311+14 2216+06 2329-07 2439-20 235934 227044 236551
FMN 1705+13 1909+06 2409-06 2418-18 224332 225242 235053
ABQ 9900+12 2215+07 2318-05 2221-16 212831 213141 232953
MBW 2520 2624+06 2437-08 2548-20 246237 237745 248852
DEN 3107+14 2807+08 2420-07 2530-19 235632 236344 236052
PUB 1913+12 2410+08 2608-07 2624-17 234431 224742 234653
ALS 2412+07 3108-06 2421-17 224131 224542 234353
TCC 1824 2024+13 2224+07 2714-05 2612-16 200731 151241 121555
BFF 1925 2416+14 2517+07 2331-09 2544-20 247035 238244 248452
GLD 2117 2227+13 2117+09 2109-07 2229-16 224231 224242 224856
GCK 2632+16 2334+12 2029+07 1832-06 2127-17 243031 243041 243655
GAG 2418+18 2226+13 1927+07 1825-06 1619-15 140831 271242 250754
AMA 2115 2225+13 2026+07 1933-06 1622-16 140730 320741 311955
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