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NZUS99 KBOU 301949
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1345 MDT Wednesday, September 30, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 301856Z 00000KT 10SM FEW075 20/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02000106 $
METAR KFNL 301756Z 02006KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP096 T01940111
10194 20128 58002 $
METAR KFNL 301656Z 36005KT 10SM SCT060 18/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01780111 $
METAR KGXY 301856Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02060100
METAR KGXY 301756Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02000122
10200 20117 58007
METAR KGXY 301656Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01940128
METAR KLMO 301935Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2996 RMK AO2
T01930105
METAR KLMO 301915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT075 19/11 A2996 RMK AO2
T01880105
METAR KLMO 301855Z AUTO 05003KT 7SM SCT060 SCT080 19/10 A2996 RMK AO2
T01890102
METAR KBDU 301935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 BKN080 18/10 A2995 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 301855Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN065 18/10 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 301835Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 18/10 A2996 RMK
AO2
METAR KEIK 301935Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM BKN075 18/12 A2993 RMK AO2 T01850117
$
METAR KEIK 301915Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT070 18/12 A2993 RMK AO2 T01830115
$
METAR KEIK 301855Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW075 BKN130 BKN350 18/12 A2994
RMK AO2 T01820119 $
KBJC 301724Z 3018/0118 35009KT P6SM FEW035 BKN050 OVC120 PROB30
3019/3024 -SHRA BKN035 OVC060
FM010000 32006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN090
FM011100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN090
FM011700 13006KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KBJC 301845Z 36007KT 10SM SCT065 SCT070 BKN110 17/11 A2998
METAR KBJC 301754Z 36006KT 10SM SCT050 OVC060 17/09 A2999
METAR KBJC 301647Z 36008KT 10SM BKN050 OVC060 16/09 A2999
KDEN 301724Z 3018/0124 33006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 OVC200
FM301900 01008KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 SCT060 BKN100 PROB30
3019/3024 -SHRA SCT035 BKN050 OVC100
FM010200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090
FM010700 26007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090
FM011200 02006KT P6SM BKN090
FM011900 10008KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KDEN 301853Z 31005KT 10SM FEW065 SCT100 OVC200 17/11 A2995 RMK AO2
SLP088 T01670111
METAR KDEN 301753Z 33003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN100 OVC200 16/11 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP091 T01560106 10156 20122 56002
METAR KDEN 301653Z 32007KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200 15/10 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP091 T01500100
KBKF 301700Z 3017/0123 30005KT 9999 FEW050 SCT065 BKN095
OVC160
QNH2995INS
BECMG 3023/3024 VRB06KT 8000 -RA SCT030 BKN050 OVC065
QNH2996INS
BECMG 0104/0105 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN100 QNH3006INS
TX18/3022Z
TN12/0113Z
METAR KBKF 301758Z 28003KT 10SM FEW042 SCT065 BKN085 BKN120 OVC160 16/10
A2996 RMK AO2A SLP090 T01560097 10156 20124 56003
METAR KBKF 301658Z 30005KT 10SM FEW047 SCT065 BKN095 OVC160 15/10 A2996
RMK AO2A SLP090 T01520095
KAPA 301724Z 3018/0118 34007KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 SCT050 BKN100
PROB30 3019/3024 -SHRA SCT025 BKN040
FM010000 01006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 OVC120 PROB30 0100/0105
-SHRA BKN030
FM010600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW040 BKN070
FM011300 03008KT P6SM BKN090
METAR KAPA 301853Z 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN070 OVC200 14/10 A2998 RMK AO2
RAB47 SLP110 P0000 T01440100
METAR KAPA 301753Z 28004KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 OVC200 14/09 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP109 T01440094 10144 20133 55001
METAR KAPA 301653Z 30004KT 10SM FEW050 BKN110 OVC200 14/09 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP109 T01440094
METAR KMNH 301935Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM -RA SCT007 BKN050 OVC075 11/10
A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 301915Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM -DZ SCT007 BKN050 OVC075 11/10
A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 301855Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM RA SCT008 BKN050 OVC055 11/10 A3004
RMK AO2 P0002
METAR KFMM 301935Z AUTO 03011G16KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 301915Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 301855Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 301935Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 301915Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT050 SCT055 SCT080 19/13 A2989
RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 301855Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM SCT041 SCT050 BKN090 18/14 A2989
RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 301853Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM BKN032 BKN040 18/11 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP086 T01830111
METAR KAKO 301753Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 18/13 A2991 RMK AO2
RAE40 SLP087 P0000 60000 T01780133 10178 20122 58007
METAR KAKO 301653Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM -RA FEW075 OVC090 17/14 A2992 RMK
AO2 RAB37 SLP089 P0000 T01670139
METAR KLIC 301855Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM SCT070 OVC080 15/12 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP077 T01500117
METAR KLIC 301755Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM FEW017 OVC085 15/13 A2993 RMK AO2
RAB07E36 SLP083 P0000 60007 T01500128 10150 20133 57002
METAR KLIC 301655Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM OVC085 14/13 A2993 RMK AO2 RAB03E52
SLP083 P0001 T01440133
METAR KHEQ 301935Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM FEW027 SCT034 19/14 A2985 RMK AO2
T01910139 $
METAR KHEQ 301915Z AUTO 04005KT 9SM SCT027 BKN033 19/14 A2985 RMK AO2
T01890143 $
METAR KHEQ 301855Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM FEW026 SCT120 19/14 A2986 RMK AO2
T01920143 $
METAR K2V6 301934Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM -RA SCT034 SCT044 OVC060 16/15
A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 301914Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM -RA SCT045 BKN060 OVC080 16/15
A2989 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 301854Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM RA SCT044 SCT070 OVC090 16/15 A2989
RMK AO2
SPECI KITR 301938Z AUTO 01017G26KT 4SM -RA BR SCT007 BKN012 OVC046 16/15
A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND 02026/1934 P0015 T01560150
SPECI KITR 301929Z AUTO 01015G23KT 3SM RA BR BKN007 BKN012 OVC048 16/15
A2981 RMK AO2 P0013 T01560150
SPECI KITR 301911Z AUTO 02013G22KT 3SM RA BR SCT009 BKN049 OVC070 16/15
A2983 RMK AO2 P0006 T01560150
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Fort Collins - 06:56:07 MDT / 18:44:16 MDT
Denver - 06:55:27 MDT / 18:44:05 MDT
Sterling - 06:48:44 MDT / 18:36:49 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 09/30/26 19:35 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...092/013
34000 FT MSL...109/006
30000 FT MSL...136/012
29600 FT MSL...134/013
28000 FT MSL...139/014
26200 FT MSL...154/016
26000 FT MSL...155/017
25000 FT MSL...158/015
24000 FT MSL...161/014
22900 FT MSL...149/012
22000 FT MSL...137/011
20000 FT MSL...114/014
19400 FT MSL...117/013
19000 FT MSL...099/017
18000 FT MSL...065/021
17000 FT MSL...050/024
16700 FT MSL...045/026
16000 FT MSL...045/027
15000 FT MSL...042/025
14500 FT MSL...040/025
14000 FT MSL...033/024
13000 FT MSL...034/022
12700 FT MSL...031/020
12000 FT MSL...023/018
11000 FT MSL...020/018
11000 FT MSL...016/018
10000 FT MSL...016/016
9900 FT MSL...017/016
9000 FT MSL...017/014
8900 FT MSL...019/014
8000 FT MSL...020/013
8000 FT MSL...026/012
7300 FT MSL...020/012
7000 FT MSL...022/013
6700 FT MSL...015/011
6000 FT MSL...004/013
6000 FT MSL...355/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1817 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1125 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period with light
winds. Slow moving batch of rain is evident on KFTG and TDEN this
morning. This rain is still attempting to crawl northward towards
the terminals, but a majority of guidance keeps any meaningful RA
near or south of APA. There`s still a low end chance that a few
showers make it into the terminals later this afternoon, which
would also bring some slightly lower ceilings. I suppose we can`t
rule out some brief periods of ILS cigs at DEN this afternoon or
evening.
Winds today will remain fairly light (at or below 10kt) and
maintain a northwest to north-northeast direction most of the day.
Light and variable winds are expected overnight, with a shift back
to weak northerly winds likely on Thursday morning. Cloud cover
should also start to diminish during the day Thursday.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 301935Z AUTO 36010G20KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 03/03 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 301915Z AUTO 36009G15KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 03/03 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 301855Z AUTO 01007G14KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 03/03 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR KAFF 301855Z 33012KT 10SM -RA FEW038 OVC055 13/10 A2998 RMK AO2A
SLP093 T01290095 $
METAR KAFF 301756Z COR 34010KT 5SM -RA BR FEW035 SCT043 BKN050 OVC060
13/11 A2999 RMK AO2A SLP102 60020 T01280105 10129 20119 58001
$ COR 1800
METAR KAFF 301756Z 34010KT 5SM -RA BR FEW035 SCT043 BKN050 OVC60 13/11
A2999 RMK AO2A SLP102 60020 T01280105 10129 20119 58001 $
KCOS 301720Z 3018/0118 34012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN050 OVC080
TEMPO 3018/3020 3SM -RA BR SCT010 OVC020
FM010100 36015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC090
FM010900 34012KT P6SM BKN100
SPECI KCOS 301922Z 34009KT 6SM -RA BR SCT015 BKN034 OVC060 13/11 A2998
RMK AO2 P0001 T01280106
METAR KCOS 301854Z 34008KT 6SM -RA BR BKN017 BKN030 OVC065 13/11 A2999
RMK AO2 SLP101 P0003 T01330111
METAR KCOS 301754Z 03007KT 3SM RA BR SCT014 BKN025 OVC041 12/11 A3000
RMK AO2 SLP108 P0019 60035 T01220106 10133 20122 53001
METAR KFLY 301935Z AUTO 36008G18KT 7SM RA SCT026 BKN049 OVC060 11/09
A3002 RMK AO2 T01120091
METAR KFLY 301915Z AUTO 36015G21KT 10SM -RA OVC050 11/09 A3002 RMK AO2
T01090085
METAR KFLY 301855Z AUTO 01013G19KT 10SM -RA SCT022 SCT032 OVC060 11/09
A3002 RMK AO2 T01100085
KFCS 301825Z 3018/0118 02015G25KT 6000 RA SCT005 BKN015
OVC030 620609 520009 QNH2998INS
TEMPO 0318/0321 BKN005
BECMG 0103/0104 35025G35KT 9000 -RA BR BKN030 OVC060 620609
530009 QNH3008INS
BECMG 0109/0110 33009G18KT 9999 VCSH SCT110 QNH3015INS
TX15/3019Z TN13/0112Z
SPECI KFCS 301833Z 03009KT 4SM -RA BR SCT003 BKN015 OVC035 14/12
A2996 RMK AO2A SCT V BKN SLP114 $
SPECI KFCS 301820Z 04009KT 4SM -RA BR SCT004 BKN014 OVC026 13/11
A2996 RMK AO2A SLP114 $
METAR KFCS 301755Z 03010KT 4SM -RA BR SCT004 BKN025 OVC033 14/12 A2997
RMK AO2A SLP118 P0004 60014 T01360115 10141 20129 53002 $
KPUB 301720Z 3018/0118 02012KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN060 OVC090
PROB30 3020/3024 5SM -SHRA SCT015 OVC030
FM010200 35018G28KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC100 PROB30 0102/0106
3SM -SHRA OVC030
FM011000 36012KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KPUB 301853Z AUTO 36010G19KT 10SM -RA OVC060 16/10 A2991 RMK AO2
RAE1757B22 SLP082 P0000 T01610100
METAR KPUB 301753Z AUTO 36015G20KT 10SM -RA FEW035 BKN070 OVC090 17/12
A2990 RMK AO2 RAB00 SLP078 P0000 60013 T01720122 10172 20150
50001
METAR KPUB 301653Z AUTO 03009G17KT 10SM OVC075 17/13 A2990 RMK AO2 RAE26
SLP079 P0001 T01720128
METAR KVTP 301935Z AUTO 10005KT M1/4SM +SN OVC002 05/05 A3021 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 301915Z AUTO 09006KT M1/4SM +SN OVC002 04/04 A3021 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 301855Z AUTO 08003KT M1/4SM UP OVC002 05/05 A3021 RMK AO2
P0004
METAR KTAD 301854Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM -RA SCT014 OVC029 13/11 A2990 RMK
AO2 RAB25 SLP070 P0000 T01330111
SPECI KTAD 301851Z AUTO 33012KT 9SM -RA SCT014 OVC029 13/11 A2990 RMK
AO2 RAB25 P0000
SPECI KTAD 301827Z AUTO 35010G18KT 10SM -RA BKN013 OVC036 13/12 A2991
RMK AO2 RAB25 P0000 T01330117
METAR KLHX 301853Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM SCT040 OVC050 17/14 A2981 RMK AO2
SLP050 T01720144
METAR KLHX 301753Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM FEW013 BKN041 OVC060 17/16 A2982
RMK AO2 RAE50 SLP052 P0012 60080 T01720156 10172 20139
56005
SPECI KLHX 301735Z AUTO 03012G23KT 3SM -RA BR SCT013 BKN019 OVC039 17/16
A2983 RMK AO2 P0011 T01670161
METAR KLAA 301853Z AUTO 03014G22KT 10SM OVC016 18/17 A2976 RMK AO2 RAE11
SLP040 P0000 T01780167
METAR KLAA 301753Z AUTO 03010G19KT 9SM -RA FEW013 SCT020 OVC029 18/17
A2978 RMK AO2 SLP046 P0002 60037 T01780167 10178 20167
58008
SPECI KLAA 301716Z AUTO 02010G17KT 6SM -RA BR SCT011 BKN015 OVC028 18/17
A2979 RMK AO2 P0000 T01780167
METAR KSPD 301856Z AUTO 36016KT 18/16 A2976 RMK AO1 PK WND 01026/1837
SLP025 T01830161
METAR KSPD 301756Z AUTO 36018KT 18/17 A2977 RMK AO1 SLP028 60073
T01780167 10178 20150 58008
METAR KSPD 301656Z AUTO 01016KT 17/17 A2978 RMK AO1 SLP034 P0001
T01720167
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Burlington - 06:44:34 MDT / 18:33:26 MDT
Pueblo - 06:53:40 MDT / 18:43:08 MDT
Lamar - 06:45:36 MDT / 18:35:10 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 09/30/26 19:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
27000 FT MSL...110/014
25000 FT MSL...144/012
24000 FT MSL...145/011
23000 FT MSL...156/010
22800 FT MSL...150/010
22000 FT MSL...164/011
21000 FT MSL...185/014
20000 FT MSL...195/012
19300 FT MSL...183/011
19000 FT MSL...180/010
18000 FT MSL...178/006
17000 FT MSL...094/004
16600 FT MSL...077/006
16000 FT MSL...070/008
15000 FT MSL...062/013
14200 FT MSL...058/018
14000 FT MSL...055/019
13000 FT MSL...046/022
12400 FT MSL...041/023
12000 FT MSL...033/023
11000 FT MSL...028/026
10800 FT MSL...027/026
10000 FT MSL...022/026
9700 FT MSL...018/027
9000 FT MSL...018/026
8600 FT MSL...016/028
8000 FT MSL...013/028
7700 FT MSL...013/029
7100 FT MSL...010/027
7000 FT MSL...006/027
6400 FT MSL...005/026
6000 FT MSL...000/023
5900 FT MSL...360/022
5700 FT MSL...356/020
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1811 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1204 PM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Occasional MVFR conditions within stronger showers can be
expected at COS, PUB and ALS through the evening, with
gusty northerly winds 15-25kts, especially at COS and PUB
developing through the afternoon and persisting through
the late evening. Showers diminish from northwest to
southeast overnight, with mainly VFR conditions through
the rest of the taf period. There is a low chance of
fog developing at the terminals early Thursday morning,
however, there will likely be enough mid and high level
clouds to prevent low cigs from developing.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 301853Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01560072
METAR KCAG 301753Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01440083 10144 20050 58001
METAR KCAG 301653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01280083
METAR KHDN 301856Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01440072
METAR KHDN 301756Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM FEW002 14/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLPNO
6//// T01390067
SPECI KHDN 301753Z AUTO 27007KT 1 3/4SM HZ FEW002 13/07 A3003 RMK
AO2
METAR KSBS 301935Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A2998 RMK AO1
T01830051
METAR KSBS 301915Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A2999 RMK AO1
T01710061
METAR KSBS 301855Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A2999 RMK AO1
T01680062
METAR KC07 301935Z AUTO 10SM SCT027 SCT035 10/02 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 301915Z AUTO 10SM SCT027 SCT033 10/02 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 301855Z AUTO 10SM SCT022 SCT027 SCT032 09/02 A3023 RMK
AO2
METAR K33V 301935Z AUTO 07008G14KT 030V090 10SM CLR 16/03 A3008 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 301855Z AUTO 03012G15KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3009 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 301835Z AUTO 04006G14KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3010 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 301853Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01610072
METAR KEEO 301753Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01440067 10144 20078 58000
METAR KEEO 301653Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01280072
METAR K20V 301935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 16/04 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 301855Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 301835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 301935Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM BKN055 OVC065 15/03 A3008 RMK AO2
T01530025
METAR KGNB 301915Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM OVC055 16/02 A3009 RMK AO2
T01550022
METAR KGNB 301855Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM BKN055 OVC065 15/02 A3009 RMK AO2
T01540022
METAR K0CO 301935Z AUTO 15006G14KT 7SM BKN007 OVC010 01/01 A3028 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 301915Z AUTO 07009G16KT 010V130 10SM BKN007 OVC017 01/00
A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 301855Z AUTO 17011G19KT 040V230 10SM SCT007 BKN010 OVC019
01/00 A3029 RMK AO2
KGJT 301720Z 3018/0118 12007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
FM302000 27008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM010000 16006KT P6SM BKN250
FM010400 11005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGJT 301853Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP074
T01890111
METAR KGJT 301753Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP077 T01830111
10183 20150 52008
METAR KGJT 301653Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01670117
KRIL 301720Z 3018/0118 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
FM302200 01007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM010000 28007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
FM010300 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KRIL 301853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP085
T01720089
METAR KRIL 301753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01610094 10161 20117 53005
METAR KRIL 301653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01440094
KEGE 301720Z 3018/0118 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090
FM302100 08007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
FM010400 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KEGE 301856Z 00000KT 10SM FEW075 18/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01780056
METAR KEGE 301756Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP097 T01610061
10161 20106 57003
METAR KEGE 301656Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01390067
KASE 301720Z 3018/0118 01007KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060
FM302000 34007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC080
TEMPO 3020/3023 -SHRA BKN020
FM302300 01008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 3023/3024 -SHRA
BKN020
FM010200 18005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
FM010700 19005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KASE 301853Z 12008KT 10SM SCT055 OVC100 11/08 A3004 RMK AO2 RAE42
SLP082 P0000 T01060078
METAR KASE 301753Z 14006KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC065 11/08 A3004 RMK AO2
RAB1655 SLP079 P0000 60001 T01110083 10117 20094 53003
METAR KASE 301653Z 15007KT 10SM OVC065 12/08 A3003 RMK AO2 RAE07 SLP072
P0001 T01170078
METAR KCCU 301935Z AUTO 34003KT 5SM -RA SCT002 BKN007 OVC014 02/01 A3026
RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KCCU 301915Z AUTO 08005KT 2 1/2SM -SN SCT002 OVC007 01/00 A3027
RMK AO2 VIS 2V5 P0001
METAR KCCU 301855Z AUTO 08010G14KT 1 3/4SM -SN OVC007 01/00 A3027 RMK
AO2 P0006
METAR KLXV 301853Z AUTO 22004KT 5SM -RA BR SCT007 OVC017 06/04 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP103 P0005 T00560044
SPECI KLXV 301834Z AUTO 21005KT 7SM -RA FEW009 BKN019 OVC030 06/04 A3018
RMK AO2 P0003 T00560044
SPECI KLXV 301827Z AUTO 20005KT 7SM -RA SCT009 BKN013 OVC031 06/04 A3018
RMK AO2 P0002 T00560044
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Rangely - 07:10:49 MDT / 18:59:14 MDT
Grand Junction - 07:09:38 MDT / 18:58:38 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:03:06 MDT / 18:51:17 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/30/26 19:34 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...049/025
28000 FT MSL...044/023
26000 FT MSL...032/022
25000 FT MSL...036/021
24000 FT MSL...040/023
22000 FT MSL...055/026
21300 FT MSL...053/026
20000 FT MSL...060/025
19000 FT MSL...059/028
19000 FT MSL...058/028
18000 FT MSL...080/033
17200 FT MSL...090/035
17000 FT MSL...086/032
16000 FT MSL...065/031
15500 FT MSL...075/030
15000 FT MSL...043/033
14400 FT MSL...049/028
14000 FT MSL...046/034
13400 FT MSL...058/031
13000 FT MSL...057/031
12400 FT MSL...058/028
12000 FT MSL...056/018
11700 FT MSL...046/018
11000 FT MSL...040/014
11000 FT MSL...048/013
10400 FT MSL...041/008
10300 FT MSL...042/012
10100 FT MSL...037/006
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1912 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Showers are ongoing for areas south of I-70. MVFR conditions
are occurring within heavier showers. Expect this to continue
for the rest of the afternoon with some clearing this evening.
Overnight, showers will diminish, skies will continue to clear,
and ceilings over southern Colorado will begin to raise. Due to
the rainfall and moisture, stratus and fog may develop around
sunrise Thursday in mountain valleys particularly at KDRO and
KGUC but confidence is low at this time. Otherwise expect
improving conditions area wide.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 301935Z AUTO 19004KT 5SM SCT006 SCT019 OVC060 15/14 A2995 RMK
AO2 P0001 T01470135 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 301915Z AUTO 23006KT 4SM SCT006 SCT042 OVC060 15/13 A2995 RMK
AO2 P0001 T01450132 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 301855Z AUTO 25005KT 4SM SCT006 SCT035 OVC060 15/13 A2995 RMK
AO2 P0004 T01450134 PWINO
KMTJ 301816Z 3018/0118 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 OVC060
TEMPO 3018/3021 4SM -SHRA BR BKN005 OVC040
FM302100 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 OVC040 PROB30 3021/3024 6SM
-SHRA BKN035
FM010000 15006KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN110
FM010300 13006KT P6SM BKN070 BKN110
FM010600 12005KT P6SM BKN100
FM011200 16004KT P6SM SCT250
SPECI KMTJ 301941Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT006 BKN011 OVC100 14/13 A2997
RMK AO2 RAE06B17E33 CIG 008V016 P0000 T01390128
SPECI KMTJ 301933Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM FEW006 BKN009 OVC110 14/12 A2997
RMK AO2 RAE06B17E33 CIG 007V014 P0000 T01390122
SPECI KMTJ 301915Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM SCT007 BKN010 OVC050 14/13 A2997
RMK AO2 RAE06 P0000 T01390128
METAR KGUC 301856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC055 11/09 A3004 RMK AO2
RAB15 SLP112 P0001 T01110089 $
METAR KGUC 301756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW043 OVC100 11/08 A3004 RMK AO2
RAE26 SLP114 P0000 60012 T01110083 10111 20094 50001 $
METAR KGUC 301656Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM -RA SCT050 OVC080 10/09 A3005 RMK
AO2 SLP116 P0002 T01000089 $
METAR K7BM 301935Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM -RA OVC023 06/04 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 301855Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM -RA OVC023 06/05 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 301835Z AUTO 22003KT 4SM -RA BKN019 OVC025 06/05 A3017 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 301935Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM -RA BKN042 OVC050 10/06 A3008 RMK
AO2 T00960063
METAR KAEJ 301915Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM -RA BKN050 OVC070 09/06 A3008 RMK
AO2 T00930061
METAR KAEJ 301855Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM -RA SCT041 SCT055 OVC070 10/07
A3008 RMK AO2 T00960067
METAR KANK 301935Z AUTO 01006KT 4SM -RA BR SCT025 BKN039 OVC050 10/09
A3004 RMK AO2 P0003 T00980090 $
METAR KANK 301855Z AUTO VRB04KT 6SM -RA BR BKN030 BKN044 OVC055 10/09
A3004 RMK AO2 P0005 T01020092 $
METAR KANK 301835Z AUTO VRB05KT 4SM -RA BR OVC032 10/09 A3003 RMK AO2
P0003 T01030093 $
METAR KMYP 301935Z AUTO 10029KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 00/00 A3027 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 301915Z AUTO 10029G33KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 01/01 A3028 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 301855Z AUTO 10034KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 01/01 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 301935Z AUTO 31007KT 6SM -RA BR OVC065 14/12 A2993 RMK AO2
P0001 T01400121
METAR KAIB 301915Z AUTO 31007KT 6SM -RA BR OVC060 14/12 A2993 RMK AO2
P0001 T01390124
METAR KAIB 301855Z AUTO 33008KT 6SM -RA BR FEW037 BKN060 OVC085 14/12
A2994 RMK AO2 P0002 T01370123
KTEX 301856Z 3019/0118 09006KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN050
TEMPO 3019/3021 2SM -SHRA BR BKN010 OVC020
FM302100 02007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT017 OVC035 PROB30 0100/0103
4SM
-SHRA BR BKN024 BKN035
FM010300 05002KT P6SM OVC050
FM010700 11003KT P6SM BKN100
FM011200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KTEX 301935Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT026 BKN034 BKN060 11/07 A3007
RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 301855Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT029 BKN047 OVC060 11/07 A3007
RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 301835Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT027 SCT046 BKN080 11/07 A3007
RMK AO2
METAR K04V 301935Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM OVC060 13/06 A3002 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 301915Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM OVC050 13/07 A3003 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 301855Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM OVC050 13/07 A3003 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 301853Z AUTO 20007KT 3SM -RA BR SCT006 BKN011 OVC025 12/11
A2995 RMK AO2 SLP093 P0002 T01220111
SPECI KCEZ 301846Z AUTO 21006KT 3SM -RA BR BKN006 BKN013 OVC025 13/12
A2995 RMK AO2 P0001 T01280117
SPECI KCEZ 301837Z AUTO VRB05KT 2SM -RA BR BKN006 BKN013 OVC018 12/11
A2995 RMK AO2 P0001 T01220111
KDRO 301728Z 3018/0118 07005KT 6SM -SHRA BKN022 OVC027 PROB30
3018/3024 2SM -TSRA BR BKN022CB BKN023
FM010000 31005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT026 OVC035 PROB30 0100/0103 4SM
-SHRA BR BKN026 BKN030 BKN035
FM010300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035
FM011400 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
SPECI KDRO 301924Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM BKN009 BKN016 OVC060 13/11 A2996
RMK AO2 RAE22 P0000 T01280111
SPECI KDRO 301918Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM -RA SCT009 OVC060 12/11 A2996 RMK
AO2 P0000 T01220106
SPECI KDRO 301907Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM -RA BKN009 OVC060 13/11 A2997 RMK
AO2 P0000 T01280111
METAR KPSO 301935Z AUTO VRB06KT 3SM -RA BR SCT011 SCT021 BKN026 09/09
A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 301915Z AUTO 19008KT 1 1/4SM RA BR BKN006 BKN011 OVC037 09/09
A3003 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V4
METAR KPSO 301855Z AUTO 18009KT 2SM -RA BR SCT007 BKN014 BKN020 10/09
A3002 RMK AO2 P0013 VIS 1 1/4V3
METAR KCPW 301935Z AUTO 01008KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 01/01 A3023 RMK AO2
P0003
METAR KCPW 301915Z AUTO 36005KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 01/01 A3023 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SE P0003
METAR KCPW 301855Z AUTO 02009G16KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 01/01 A3023 RMK AO2
P0001
KALS 301720Z 3018/0118 33008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050
FM302100 35012KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC060 PROB30 3021/0101
-SHRA BKN030
FM010400 02008KT P6SM BKN050 OVC100
FM011000 34006KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KALS 301852Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM -RA OVC043 12/09 A2997 RMK AO2
RAE29B50 SLP078 P0000 T01170089
METAR KALS 301752Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM -RA OVC047 11/09 A2999 RMK AO2
RAE22B46 SLP086 P0000 60017 T01110094 10111 20094 58002
METAR KALS 301652Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM -RA FEW010 OVC055 11/10 A3000 RMK
AO2 SLP090 P0005 T01110100
Sunrise/Sunset for 09/30/2026
Vail - 07:01:00 MDT / 18:49:41 MDT
Durango - 07:06:23 MDT / 18:56:24 MDT
Alamosa - 06:58:27 MDT / 18:48:22 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 09/30/26 19:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...052/025
28000 FT MSL...042/023
26000 FT MSL...033/022
25000 FT MSL...032/022
24000 FT MSL...044/023
22000 FT MSL...054/025
21200 FT MSL...053/025
20000 FT MSL...062/026
19000 FT MSL...064/028
19000 FT MSL...063/030
18000 FT MSL...079/033
17200 FT MSL...088/035
17000 FT MSL...090/035
16000 FT MSL...061/032
15500 FT MSL...074/030
15000 FT MSL...052/036
14400 FT MSL...048/033
14000 FT MSL...052/035
13400 FT MSL...048/032
13000 FT MSL...058/030
12400 FT MSL...057/025
12000 FT MSL...056/022
11800 FT MSL...053/020
11000 FT MSL...047/016
11000 FT MSL...043/013
10400 FT MSL...037/008
10300 FT MSL...041/012
10100 FT MSL...033/007
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1912 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1130 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Showers are ongoing for areas south of I-70. MVFR conditions
are occurring within heavier showers. Expect this to continue
for the rest of the afternoon with some clearing this evening.
Overnight, showers will diminish, skies will continue to clear,
and ceilings over southern Colorado will begin to raise. Due to
the rainfall and moisture, stratus and fog may develop around
sunrise Thursday in mountain valleys particularly at KDRO and
KGUC but confidence is low at this time. Otherwise expect
improving conditions area wide.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 301720Z 3018/0118 VRB06KT P6SM BKN050
FM302100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KPGA 301853Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT120 18/12 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP073
T01830122 $
METAR KPGA 301753Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW080 OVC100 17/13 A2989 RMK AO2
SLP075 60006 T01720128 10172 20150 50002 $
METAR KPGA 301653Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN065 OVC110 16/13 A2991 RMK AO2
RAB28E41 SLP081 P0000 T01610133 $
METAR KRQE 301853Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW027 SCT033 SCT042 14/06 A2998
RMK AO2 SLP070 T01390061 $
SPECI KRQE 301803Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT022 OVC038 12/07 A2999 RMK AO2
T01220067 $
METAR KRQE 301753Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM BKN022 OVC036 12/07 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP081 T01220072 10122 20078 51007 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1828 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION...Wednesday 30/18Z through Thursday 01/18Z...MVFR
conditions lifting to VFR conditions by 21Z. A few scattered
showers and possibly a thunderstorm until 03Z, with clearing west
to east during the mid to late afternoon. VFR tonight most
locations, but KFLG could see some patchy fog and low ceilings
between 09Z-15Z Thursday. Winds NW-N 5-10kts daytime, light and
variable overnight.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 01/18Z through Saturday 03/18Z...VFR
conditions, no precipitation expected. Winds N-NE 5-10kts
Thursday, E 10-15kts Friday.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 301720Z 3018/0124 34008KT P6SM SKC
FM010300 16005KT P6SM SKC
FM011800 34006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 301854Z 34010KT 10SM FEW250 21/05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02110050
METAR KSLC 301754Z 36010KT 10SM FEW250 19/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01940056 10194 20106 51004
METAR KSLC 301654Z 32008KT 10SM FEW250 18/07 A3000 RMK AO2 VIS 2 1/2 NW
RNWY RAB07E17 SLP120 P0000 T01780067
KVEL 301720Z 3018/0118 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM302100 02007KT P6SM FEW250
FM010200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 301853Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02000094
METAR KVEL 301753Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01890083 10189 20067 58001
METAR KVEL 301653Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01780100
METAR KPUC 301853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02170028
METAR KPUC 301753Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02060022 10211 20106 58001
METAR KPUC 301653Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02000022
KCNY 301720Z 3018/0118 03006KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 3018/3019 -SHRA
OVC110
FM010200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCNY 301853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02000094
METAR KCNY 301753Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP079
60000 T01890122 10189 20139 50004
METAR KCNY 301653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP077
T01780139
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1812 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 512 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026...
KSLC...Light northwesterly winds will increase through the day
before switching back to the south around 03-05Z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Rain showers will impact
terminals across southeastern Utah, roughly south and east of a line
from KNB to HVE. Occasional MVFR conditions will occur in these rain
showers through the day.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 301720Z 3018/0118 35006KT P6SM SKC
FM010300 30005KT P6SM SKC
FM011000 14006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 301853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01720017
METAR KEVW 301753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128 T01560017
10161 20033 50001
METAR KEVW 301653Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01330028
KRKS 301720Z 3018/0118 28008KT P6SM SKC
FM010200 03005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 301854Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01891006
METAR KRKS 301754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01670006 10167 20050 58004
METAR KRKS 301654Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01440017
KRWL 301720Z 3018/0118 10003KT P6SM SKC
FM010200 03005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 301853Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01890011
METAR KRWL 301753Z AUTO 06007KT 020V120 10SM CLR 18/02 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP110 T01830022 10183 20000 57008
METAR KRWL 301653Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01560028
KLAR 301720Z 3018/0118 28004KT P6SM FEW200
FM302200 08011KT P6SM BKN240
FM010200 09006KT P6SM BKN240
METAR KLAR 301853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FEW055 17/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01720028
METAR KLAR 301753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP093 T01560028
10167 20011 58006
METAR KLAR 301653Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP100
T01390050
KCYS 301720Z 3018/0118 05007KT P6SM FEW200
FM010000 06007KT P6SM BKN220
METAR KCYS 301853Z 07006KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01830000
METAR KCYS 301753Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01831011 10189 20083 56003
METAR KCYS 301653Z 05007KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01830022
Riverton (KRIW) 09/30/26 19:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...216/001
24000 FT MSL...140/003
16000 FT MSL...333/003
15000 FT MSL...336/017
14600 FT MSL...333/017
14000 FT MSL...336/021
13000 FT MSL...328/018
12800 FT MSL...327/013
12000 FT MSL...317/014
11200 FT MSL...309/010
11000 FT MSL...317/011
10000 FT MSL...315/006
10000 FT MSL...313/008
9000 FT MSL...026/005
9000 FT MSL...024/005
8000 FT MSL...019/007
8000 FT MSL...027/007
7400 FT MSL...029/008
7000 FT MSL...032/008
6700 FT MSL...032/007
6200 FT MSL...044/007
6000 FT MSL...042/007
6000 FT MSL...042/007
Cheyenne (KCYS) 09/30/26 19:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
32000 FT MSL...141/019
31000 FT MSL...141/017
30000 FT MSL...141/016
29000 FT MSL...133/014
28000 FT MSL...126/015
27000 FT MSL...117/015
26000 FT MSL...098/011
25000 FT MSL...078/014
24000 FT MSL...065/017
23000 FT MSL...043/021
22000 FT MSL...033/022
21000 FT MSL...028/025
20000 FT MSL...042/023
19000 FT MSL...026/033
15000 FT MSL...040/021
14000 FT MSL...029/018
13200 FT MSL...034/013
13000 FT MSL...033/013
12000 FT MSL...049/014
11700 FT MSL...045/013
11000 FT MSL...041/013
10500 FT MSL...046/011
10000 FT MSL...037/012
9500 FT MSL...046/011
9000 FT MSL...041/013
8600 FT MSL...051/012
8000 FT MSL...041/012
7900 FT MSL...050/011
7400 FT MSL...044/010
7000 FT MSL...028/011
6700 FT MSL...036/014
6600 FT MSL...018/011
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1747 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1030 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
VFR conditions expected throughout the entire period at all TAF
sites. Light winds and mainly clear skies 10kts or less
expected, becoming 5kts or less after 02Z towards sunset with
radiational cooling. No other weather elements expected at this
time.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1704 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1058 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
VFR conditions will prevail at all terminals this afternoon.
Expect high cirrus clouds over CYS and over the southwestern
Nebraska terminals. Ceilings will lower at SNY later this
afternoon but should remain above MVFR thresholds. Forecast
trends have indicated that any shower activity should stay south
and east of SNY leaving all terminals dry through the forecast
period. Dry weather and VFR expected at all terminals on
Thursday.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 301935Z AUTO 05009G17KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A2994 RMK AO2
T02150064
METAR KIBM 301915Z AUTO 06010G16KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A2994 RMK AO2
T02170086
METAR KIBM 301855Z AUTO 04012G16KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A2993 RMK AO2
T02170082
KSNY 301720Z 3018/0118 35006KT P6SM OVC150
FM010400 32006KT P6SM BKN090
FM011200 36009KT P6SM BKN130
METAR KSNY 301853Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM FEW120 18/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01830128
METAR KSNY 301753Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01720128 10172 20100 58007
METAR KSNY 301653Z AUTO 35006KT 9SM CLR 17/13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP102
T01670128
METAR KOGA 301935Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A2985 RMK AO2
T02190145
METAR KOGA 301915Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2985 RMK AO2
T02200142
METAR KOGA 301855Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A2985 RMK AO2
T02200141
SPECI KIML 301929Z AUTO 05008KT 6SM -RA BR FEW010 SCT020 OVC090 18/16
A2984 RMK AO2 P0004 T01780161
SPECI KIML 301915Z AUTO 05009G14KT 5SM -RA BR FEW009 BKN017 OVC090 18/17
A2984 RMK AO2 CIG 013V031 P0002 T01830167
METAR KIML 301853Z AUTO 06008KT 7SM -RA FEW018 OVC095 18/17 A2985 RMK
AO2 RAB05 SLP089 P0002 T01830167
KMCK 301720Z 3018/0118 05009KT 4SM SHRA BR OVC006
FM302300 02011G23KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC004
FM011000 04014G23KT 4SM BR OVC004
SPECI KMCK 301942Z AUTO 02014KT 2 1/2SM RA BR BKN006 OVC018 18/18 A2975
RMK AO2 P0014 T01830183
SPECI KMCK 301918Z AUTO 03014KT 3SM RA BR BKN006 BKN016 OVC080 18/18
A2976 RMK AO2 P0008 T01830178
SPECI KMCK 301910Z AUTO 03012KT 2 1/2SM RA BR BKN006 BKN036 OVC080 18/18
A2977 RMK AO2 P0005 T01830178
North Platte (KLNX) 09/30/26 19:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...221/039
30000 FT MSL...218/034
28000 FT MSL...216/032
27200 FT MSL...219/034
26000 FT MSL...214/028
25000 FT MSL...209/025
24000 FT MSL...212/020
22000 FT MSL...186/031
20400 FT MSL...200/007
20000 FT MSL...181/029
19000 FT MSL...176/030
18000 FT MSL...169/027
16000 FT MSL...005/022
15000 FT MSL...008/021
14000 FT MSL...021/015
13000 FT MSL...036/015
12000 FT MSL...030/014
12000 FT MSL...040/014
11000 FT MSL...038/018
10100 FT MSL...043/020
10000 FT MSL...049/019
9000 FT MSL...060/015
8500 FT MSL...061/016
8000 FT MSL...060/017
7400 FT MSL...060/015
7000 FT MSL...057/015
6300 FT MSL...066/013
6000 FT MSL...063/013
5400 FT MSL...070/014
5000 FT MSL...064/013
4700 FT MSL...067/013
4100 FT MSL...065/012
4000 FT MSL...064/012
3600 FT MSL...066/011
3400 FT MSL...067/011
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1735 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1235 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Low stratus and precipitation will continue to lead to
IFR/locally LIFR CIGs and visibilities across portions of
southwest Nebraska into this evening. This system will slowly
begin to exit into tomorrow, with VFR conditions returning for
southwest Nebraska terminals late tomorrow morning.
Winds remain east-northeast through tonight, at 5 to 10kts.
Winds then strengthen from the north tomorrow, with gusts of 20
to 30kts expected tomorrow afternoon.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 301720Z 3018/0118 02012G20KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC006
FM011500 01013G24KT 4SM BR OVC015
METAR KGLD 301853Z AUTO 02012G22KT 3SM RA BR BKN005 BKN012 OVC048 17/17
A2978 RMK AO2 SLP055 P0018 T01720167
SPECI KGLD 301841Z AUTO 03011G22KT 3SM +RA BR BKN005 BKN024 OVC070 17/17
A2978 RMK AO2 P0014 T01720167
SPECI KGLD 301815Z AUTO 02011KT 3SM RA BR BKN004 OVC010 17/17 A2979 RMK
AO2 P0007 T01720167
KGCK 301948Z 3020/0118 19010KT P6SM SCT014 BKN045
TEMPO 3020/3022 3SM -RA BKN010
FM302200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN012
FM010300 03008KT 4SM BR OVC020
PROB30 0103/0109 2SM -SHRA BR OVC015=
SPECI KGCK 301936Z 19010KT 10SM SCT014 BKN044 23/20 A2964 RMK AO2
T02330200
SPECI KGCK 301924Z 19010KT 10SM SCT010 BKN015 BKN020 23/21 A2964 RMK AO2
T02330206
SPECI KGCK 301917Z 19010KT 10SM BKN010 BKN015 OVC045 23/21 A2964 RMK AO2
CIG 007V013 T02280206
METAR KLBL 301856Z AUTO 21016G20KT 10SM FEW012 26/20 A2967 RMK AO2
SLP017 T02610200 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 301815Z AUTO 20015G19KT 10SM FEW013 BKN036 24/21 A2969 RMK
AO2 PNO $
METAR KLBL 301756Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM BKN011 BKN016 OVC038 24/21 A2969
RMK AO2 RAE1659 SLP025 6//// T02390211 10239 20194 56014 PNO
$
METAR KEHA 301935Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM BKN012 OVC018 21/18 A2972 RMK AO2
T02100177
METAR KEHA 301915Z AUTO 35008KT 7SM BKN012 OVC023 22/18 A2972 RMK AO2
T02200182
METAR KEHA 301855Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM SCT010 BKN014 OVC023 22/18 A2972
RMK AO2 T02200182
Goodland (KGLD) 09/30/26 19:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...182/030
32100 FT MSL...171/030
30000 FT MSL...165/031
28000 FT MSL...168/031
27700 FT MSL...169/031
26000 FT MSL...177/031
25000 FT MSL...181/030
24300 FT MSL...184/030
24000 FT MSL...188/030
22000 FT MSL...194/031
21000 FT MSL...195/031
20000 FT MSL...195/029
19000 FT MSL...192/026
18000 FT MSL...190/023
17500 FT MSL...190/022
17000 FT MSL...186/019
16000 FT MSL...174/017
15000 FT MSL...171/016
14800 FT MSL...171/016
14000 FT MSL...164/015
13000 FT MSL...137/014
12600 FT MSL...122/014
12000 FT MSL...108/017
11000 FT MSL...072/019
10800 FT MSL...079/019
10000 FT MSL...064/022
9200 FT MSL...050/025
9000 FT MSL...047/025
8000 FT MSL...044/028
8000 FT MSL...044/028
7000 FT MSL...041/029
7000 FT MSL...041/029
6100 FT MSL...037/029
6000 FT MSL...035/029
5300 FT MSL...030/029
5000 FT MSL...024/028
4700 FT MSL...024/028
4200 FT MSL...015/023
4000 FT MSL...013/021
4000 FT MSL...013/020
Dodge City (KDDC) 09/30/26 19:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...204/012
25000 FT MSL...259/036
24000 FT MSL...217/015
24000 FT MSL...222/015
20000 FT MSL...238/014
20000 FT MSL...238/014
19000 FT MSL...228/052
18000 FT MSL...209/048
17000 FT MSL...220/046
16000 FT MSL...221/039
15000 FT MSL...214/047
14000 FT MSL...228/045
13000 FT MSL...233/039
12000 FT MSL...207/026
11700 FT MSL...237/038
11000 FT MSL...230/032
10000 FT MSL...225/031
9800 FT MSL...230/035
9000 FT MSL...230/033
8200 FT MSL...232/032
8000 FT MSL...222/032
7100 FT MSL...223/032
7000 FT MSL...221/029
6000 FT MSL...216/032
6000 FT MSL...211/033
5100 FT MSL...212/029
5000 FT MSL...213/032
4300 FT MSL...206/026
4000 FT MSL...205/029
3800 FT MSL...200/023
3200 FT MSL...208/025
3000 FT MSL...211/023
3000 FT MSL...211/023
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1812 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1101 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
For KGLD & KMCK... IFR/MVFR conditions are forecast through the
entire period. Conditions have been varying and are expected to
continue varying with ceilings between 400-2000ft and visibility
between 2-8SM. Rain continues to move in from the south and may
linger at both sites through much of the period. There may be
intermittent breaks, but the event is not forecast to end until
close to 15-18Z tomorrow. Keep an eye out for a few
thunderstorms, mainly during the 21-08Z time frame. There may
be a few periods of VFR conditions and no rain/storms, but keep
an eye on the surrounding area as those conditions may be
fleeting.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1641 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1137 AM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Prevailing stratus associated with widespread rain showers will result
in MVFR/IFR cigs/vsbys persisting in vicinity of all TAF sites through
much of the afternoon, although some lifting/scattering out is expected
across southern portions of southwest Kansas generally after 20-22Z,
allowing VFR conditions to possibly return as far north as KLBL.
Otherwise, low level stratus is forecast to redevelop along and behind
a weak stalled frontal boundary as it begins to edge southeast through
the remainder of southwest Kansas and south central Kansas this evening,
returning widespread IFR cigs and potentially MVFR/IFR vsbys in patchy
fog.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 301741Z 3018/0118 19009G16KT P6SM BKN017 BKN030
FM301900 20016G28KT P6SM SCT022
FM302200 23014G24KT P6SM FEW035
FM010500 28006KT P6SM FEW060
FM011200 31007KT P6SM SCT022
FM011500 32011KT P6SM SCT018=
METAR KGUY 301853Z AUTO 23016G25KT 10SM FEW036 SCT044 BKN050 27/18 A2964
RMK AO2 PK WND 21026/1843 SLP991 T02670178
METAR KGUY 301753Z AUTO 21015G22KT 10SM FEW027 BKN035 BKN060 26/19 A2967
RMK AO2 SLP002 60011 T02560189 10256 20189 56008
SPECI KGUY 301744Z AUTO 21016G22KT 10SM FEW024 OVC035 25/19 A2966 RMK
AO2 T02500189
KDHT 301741Z 3018/0118 33014KT P6SM BKN015 OVC020
FM302100 22014G23KT P6SM VCSH FEW070
FM010100 29010KT P6SM VCSH SCT090
FM011100 33012KT P6SM SCT027
FM011500 34018KT P6SM SCT015
FM011700 35021G32KT P6SM BKN027
SPECI KDHT 301936Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM BKN024 BKN055 22/16 A2976 RMK AO2
T02220156
METAR KDHT 301853Z AUTO 33011G18KT 10SM FEW022 SCT026 BKN035 22/16 A2976
RMK AO2 SLP028 T02170156
SPECI KDHT 301823Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM FEW021 BKN030 BKN039 21/16 A2976
RMK AO2 T02110161
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1934 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 119 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026
MVFR to VFR conditions will prevail over the next 24 hours.
Tropical system has moved off to the northeast, but wrap around
moisture will still be possible at KDHT and KGUY with maybe some
MVFR conditions. Winds will be breezy out of the west to northwest
15 to 20kts with gusts up to 35kts. If storms occur, then
amendments may be needed. But for now no mention of thunder at
KDHT or KGUY.
Weber
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 301740Z 3018/0118 30010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC040
TEMPO 3018/3021 5SM -RA BKN020
FM010200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080
FM010900 07005KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KFMN 301853Z 17007KT 10SM -RA SCT022 BKN036 OVC070 13/12 A2993 RMK
AO2 RAB1759 SLP103 P0001 T01330122
SPECI KFMN 301813Z 14010KT 10SM -RA FEW017 SCT023 OVC029 14/11 A2993 RMK
AO2 RAB1759 P0000 T01440111
METAR KFMN 301753Z 00000KT 10SM FEW021 BKN032 OVC080 16/10 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP098 60008 T01560100 10156 20117 53007
METAR KRTN 301853Z AUTO 02015G23KT 10SM BKN033 OVC065 16/09 A2990 RMK
AO2 SLP058 T01560094
METAR KRTN 301753Z AUTO 02014KT 10SM FEW023 BKN031 OVC065 16/11 A2992
RMK AO2 RAB14E29 SLP063 P0000 60001 T01610111 10161 20122
58003
METAR KRTN 301653Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM SCT031 OVC070 16/11 A2993 RMK AO2
RAE02B26E47 SLP067 P0000 T01560111
METAR KCAO 301855Z AUTO 36014G19KT 10SM FEW020 OVC028 19/14 A2981 RMK
AO2 SLP041 T01890139
METAR KCAO 301755Z AUTO 35016G24KT 10SM SCT017 BKN022 OVC046 18/14 A2980
RMK AO2 RAB1658E11 SLP040 P0000 60030 T01830144 10183 20139
58002
SPECI KCAO 301731Z AUTO 35016G23KT 10SM BKN015 OVC030 17/14 A2982 RMK
AO2 RAB1658E11 P0000 T01720144
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1747 UTC Wednesday, September 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1140 AM MDT Wed Sep 30 2026
Showers with embedded storms are rotating around a closed Low
centered around KGUP as of 18Z. This Low will trek eastward today,
reaching the northeast corner of the state around 09Z tonight.
Showers along with a few storms will generally favor the northern
third of the state, although brief showers are likely south of
I-40 this afternoon as well. As a result, MVFR to IFR cigs will be
more persistent in northern NM and rather brief in southern
areas. The NBM is trying to bring persistent MVFR to IFR
conditions to much of central and northern NM during the evening
and overnight, but confidence is low to moderate for persistent
low cigs at this time. Showers will end from west to east
overnight, lingering in northeast areas through the end of the TAF
period. A strong north breeze will develop in northeast NM early
tomorrow morning, spreading southward towards KROW by late
morning.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 301800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0214+11 0319+05 0115-08 3613-20 011535 011845 362354
BCE 0432+04 0237-07 0238-20 021735 042246 013453
LND 0111+09 3609+04 3512-08 3311-20 281036 240545 321255
RKS 0515 0516+04 0217-08 0214-20 060735 231545 340554
GJT 0710+09 0619+03 0428-09 0427-20 052234 072545 152251
FMN 2611+05 9900+01 0717-11 0735-21 064735 082142 191844
ABQ 2610+06 2607-01 1610-13 1714-23 213630 215934 226242
MBW 0807 0814+03 0312-07 0321-20 150834 211444 232853
DEN 0516+08 0516+01 0916-07 1617-18 100833 150943 204849
PUB 0426+06 0618+02 1821-07 1634-18 182933 195339 206747
ALS 0631+00 1516-10 1219-19 132233 184539 205446
TCC 2411 2329+10 2131+04 2043-08 2064-18 207527 217835 227446
BFF 0408 0715+09 0720+03 0512-08 9900-19 202132 192544 214352
GLD 0429 0623+08 1017+05 1818-06 2024-17 185930 196940 227350
GCK 1843+16 2236+11 2229+07 2134-04 2031-14 203629 215040 226450
GAG 2240+17 2240+13 2237+09 2139-04 2044-14 214829 224939 235450
AMA 2223 2430+13 2332+07 2043-06 2047-17 217028 216437 236748
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DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 010000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3306 3617+12 0216+06 0120-08 3419-21 311935 302045 302253
BCE 0215+05 0130-08 3629-19 363835 363345 363653
LND 9900+11 3311+05 3325-09 3116-21 291635 261545 261754
RKS 0310 0111+05 0125-08 3617-20 320835 310745 340853
GJT 0307+11 0121+04 0341-09 0343-19 022334 011945 362154
FMN 3605+07 9900+01 0210-10 3621-20 013735 034345 331548
ABQ 3006+07 3214+00 3213-13 0125-23 351433 271038 252844
MBW 0910 0310+03 0123-08 0414-20 200534 230544 201254
DEN 0216+09 0218+01 0615-09 1212-19 111534 141342 182749
PUB 0328+06 0620+03 1207-10 1511-23 151933 173338 193845
ALS 0524+00 0307-11 3106-22 362536 990040 202444
TCC 2118 2217+08 2120+01 2232-11 2153-21 217028 218634 227344
BFF 0610 0515+09 0418+03 0218-08 9900-19 193534 183244 203952
GLD 0330 0518+09 0707+06 1915-08 1833-17 183632 195540 206349
GCK 2320+16 2321+13 2225+07 2035-07 1951-17 196430 207337 226648
GAG 2222+18 2423+12 2231+06 2043-06 1952-15 206428 216638 236948
AMA 2217 2119+10 2135+04 2151-08 2064-17 207927 218236 227847
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DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 011200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3307+11 3011+05 3325-08 3430-21 353135 353346 343957
BCE 0310+06 0120-09 3628-21 363035 342945 313752
LND 1605+06 2411+03 2921-09 3029-22 323936 324346 314258
RKS 1306 2808+04 3215-09 3223-22 333836 343846 333456
GJT 0514+10 0419+04 0122-09 3626-22 363036 363446 322953
FMN 0511+08 0322+03 0227-09 0225-20 352935 333144 323651
ABQ 0327+06 0322+02 3212-08 3221-19 322934 313644 324750
MBW 1308 9900+02 3412-10 3419-22 332737 333047 322355
DEN 0414+08 0423+01 0422-12 0328-22 013237 364446 352351
PUB 0435+07 0443+01 3616-12 0316-22 022838 013145 332049
ALS 0538+00 0120-10 0118-21 363936 354145 333350
TCC 0123 3615+06 3410+03 3022-08 3024-21 332838 272941 253246
BFF 0515 0510+07 3512+00 0115-10 0118-22 361737 342846 321253
GLD 0538 0444+06 0536+00 0710-12 9900-23 261237 193543 204346
GCK 0415+12 9900+08 1606+01 1615-11 1925-23 206632 198540 207947
GAG 2011+16 2022+09 2127+02 2029-11 2073-19 209630 209839 219148
AMA 9900 2710+08 2615+02 2629-12 2533-21 225432 227138 227345
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