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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0405 MDT Sunday, October 4, 2026


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

METAR KFNL 040956Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM FEW046 11/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP251
       T01110067 $
METAR KFNL 040856Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP247
       T01220067 58005 $
METAR KFNL 040756Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP247
       T01390072 $

METAR KGXY 040956Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP281
       T00890050
METAR KGXY 040856Z 12003KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP281 T00940056
       58003
METAR KGXY 040756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP282
       T01000050

METAR KLMO 040955Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3045 RMK AO2
       T00960057
METAR KLMO 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 09/06 A3045 RMK AO2
       T00910059
METAR KLMO 040915Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3046 RMK AO2
       T00920057

METAR KBDU 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 040915Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3044 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3041 RMK AO2 T01100070
       $
METAR KEIK 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3041 RMK AO2 T01170070
       $
METAR KEIK 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3042 RMK AO2 T01140071
       $

KBJC 040708Z 0407/0506 17005KT P6SM SCT080
     FM041300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041500 01006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041700 04006KT P6SM FEW220
     FM050100 32005KT P6SM FEW120
     FM050300 29006KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KBJC 040955Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 040935Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 040915Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3046 RMK AO2

KDEN 040854Z 0409/0512 16008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041100 17011KT P6SM FEW050 FEW220
     FM041500 18012G20KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041700 20009KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
     FM042100 08008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM050000 15010KT P6SM FEW220
     FM050200 18012G22KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 040953Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP245
       T00940061
METAR KDEN 040853Z 16008KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP249 T00830061
       58003
METAR KDEN 040753Z 16009KT 10SM FEW220 09/07 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP249
       T00890067


KBKF 040900Z 0409/0507 17006KT 9999 SKC QNH3022INS
      BECMG 0502/0503 18010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3030INS
      BECMG 0505/0506 18009KT 9999 SKC QNH3031INS TX26/0422Z
      TN10/0411Z
METAR KBKF 040858Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3045 RMK AO2A SLP246
       T01100069 57004
METAR KBKF 040758Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3046 RMK AO2A SLP245
       T01130076
METAR KBKF 040658Z 17006KT 10SM FEW070 FEW130 11/06 A3046 RMK AO2A
       SLP249 T01060064 402860101

KAPA 040916Z 0409/0506 16008KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041200 18012KT P6SM FEW220
     FM041600 21007KT P6SM FEW220
     FM042000 14007KT P6SM FEW220
     FM050000 17012G20KT P6SM FEW220
     FM050500 18010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 040953Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP262
       T01110067
METAR KAPA 040853Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP266 T01060067
       56003
METAR KAPA 040753Z 15005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP264
       T01110072

METAR KMNH 040955Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 040935Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 040915Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3056 RMK AO2

METAR KFMM 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 040935Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM FEW060 09/07 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 040915Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3042 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 040935Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/08 A3041 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 040953Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP263
       T00940067
METAR KAKO 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP266
       T00890067 50007
METAR KAKO 040753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP264
       T00890061

METAR KLIC 040955Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP253
       T00610050 $
METAR KLIC 040855Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP258
       T00610050 50002 $
METAR KLIC 040755Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP256
       T00780061 $

METAR KHEQ 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3038 RMK AO2 T00750071
       $
METAR KHEQ 040935Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3038 RMK AO2 T00770073
       $
METAR KHEQ 040915Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3039 RMK AO2 T00790074
       $

METAR K2V6 040954Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 040934Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 040914Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3042 RMK AO2


METAR KITR 040953Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP252
       T00940089
METAR KITR 040853Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP248
       T01110094 51008
METAR KITR 040753Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP246
       T01170100

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/04/2026
Fort Collins - 07:00:10 MDT / 18:37:40 MDT
Denver       - 06:59:20 MDT / 18:37:39 MDT
Sterling     - 06:52:48 MDT / 18:30:13 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 10/04/26 09:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...349/032
                  15000 FT MSL...338/029
                  14500 FT MSL...343/028
                  14000 FT MSL...344/030
                  13000 FT MSL...337/026
                  12600 FT MSL...329/023
                  12000 FT MSL...242/021
                  11000 FT MSL...260/014
                  11000 FT MSL...274/014
                  10000 FT MSL...337/011
                   9900 FT MSL...338/011
                   9000 FT MSL...027/006
                   8800 FT MSL...045/004
                   8000 FT MSL...144/013
                   7900 FT MSL...117/011
                   7200 FT MSL...114/016
                   7000 FT MSL...115/018
                   6600 FT MSL...111/016
                   6100 FT MSL...134/021
                   6000 FT MSL...139/016
                   5900 FT MSL...145/016

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0617 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Monday/...
Issued at 1134 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
Weak upslope flow has allowed for a broken to overcast deck of
6,000 to 7,000 foot AGL clouds to develop over the foothills and
spread into the TAF sites. Winds are gradually becoming more
southerly and with that, expecting these to become less pronounced
over the next few hours, with KBJC likely holding onto them the
longest, as winds there are expected to hold onto a more
southeasterly component slightly longer than KDEN/KAPA.
For the rest of tonight, winds should settle into a south-
southeasterly flow and remain under 10 kts before we see speeds
start to gradually strengthen between 10Z-12Z. By 14Z to 15Z, KDEN
and KAPA will have potential for some 20-25 kt gusts for a few
hours, before speeds start to slacken around 17Z to 18Z. There is
potential for KDEN to see a few hours of northeasterly winds (<8
kts) before turning to the southeast for the evening, with a few
hours of easterly winds between (21Z-23Z), or they hang onto
south-southeasterly winds through the afternoon where they would
be slightly slower to weaken to under 8 kts (by 21Z), with the
first scenario slightly more favored at KDEN, and the second
slightly more favored at KAPA. Winds are expected to remain light
at KBJC through the day, staying under 7 kts. A few hours of enhanced
southerly winds are expected at KDEN/KAPA beginning by 0Z-2Z,
before settling into a south-southwesterly drainage for the
overnight hours.


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

METAR K4BM 040955Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 040935Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 040915Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3076 RMK AO2

METAR KAFF 040856Z 03003KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3051 RMK AO2A SLP257
       T00780051 53003 PNO $
METAR KAFF 040755Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3050 RMK AO2A SLP247
       T00870056 PNO $
METAR KAFF 040655Z 36008KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3050 RMK AO2A SLP253
       T00940056 402720053 PNO $

KCOS 040523Z 0406/0506 04008KT P6SM SKC
     FM041600 15009KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 16012G22KT P6SM SKC
     FM050000 15009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 040954Z 33004KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP258
       T01110061
METAR KCOS 040854Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP259 T01170061
       53001
METAR KCOS 040754Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP256
       T01220067


METAR KFLY 040955Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3054 RMK AO2
       T00860045
METAR KFLY 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3054 RMK AO2
       T00910046
METAR KFLY 040915Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3055 RMK AO2
       T00920050

METAR KFCS 040855Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP269
       T01130064 52005 $
METAR KFCS 040755Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP266
       T01230068 $
METAR KFCS 040655Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP266
       T01260064 402840070 $

KPUB 040523Z 0406/0506 03016KT P6SM SKC
     FM040700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 15007KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 13010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050000 10007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 040953Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP257
       T01110083
METAR KPUB 040853Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP254
       T01280089 51009
METAR KPUB 040753Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN060 14/09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP254
       T01440094

METAR KVTP 040955Z AUTO 07007KT M1/4SM -SN OVC002 04/04 A3078 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 040935Z AUTO 08007KT M1/4SM +SN OVC002 04/04 A3078 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 040915Z AUTO 08006KT M1/4SM -SN OVC002 04/04 A3078 RMK
       AO2

METAR KTAD 040954Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM FEW026 11/08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP259
       T01060083
SPECI KTAD 040946Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT024 11/08 A3048 RMK AO2
       T01060083
METAR KTAD 040854Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM OVC024 12/09 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP256
       T01170089 51017

METAR KLHX 040953Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP254
       T01110100
METAR KLHX 040853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/10 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP247 T01440100
       53013
METAR KLHX 040753Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T01330106

METAR KLAA 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP247
       T01060100
METAR KLAA 040853Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T01170106 51012
METAR KLAA 040753Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T01170106

METAR KSPD 040956Z AUTO 12/11 A3037 RMK AO1 SLP236 T01170111 $
METAR KSPD 040856Z AUTO 12/12 A3036 RMK AO1 SLP229 T01220117 53013 $
METAR KSPD 040756Z AUTO 13/12 A3034 RMK AO1 SLP226 T01330122 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/04/2026
Burlington - 06:48:23 MDT / 18:27:05 MDT
Pueblo     - 06:57:17 MDT / 18:36:58 MDT
Lamar      - 06:49:12 MDT / 18:29:02 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 10/04/26 09:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...352/034
                  15000 FT MSL...355/027
                  14200 FT MSL...353/028
                  14000 FT MSL...354/029
                  13000 FT MSL...358/026
                  12400 FT MSL...006/023
                  12000 FT MSL...007/024
                  11000 FT MSL...006/024
                  10800 FT MSL...007/024
                  10000 FT MSL...004/024
                   9700 FT MSL...004/024
                   9000 FT MSL...000/023
                   8600 FT MSL...360/022
                   8000 FT MSL...008/022
                   7700 FT MSL...011/022
                   7100 FT MSL...022/025
                   7000 FT MSL...021/025
                   6300 FT MSL...017/027
                   6000 FT MSL...016/027
                   5900 FT MSL...021/028
                   5700 FT MSL...015/026

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0605 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1130 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3 taf
sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. Surface Winds will be light and
diurnally driven.


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

METAR KCAG 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP250
       T00111006
METAR KCAG 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP246
       T00170000 53005
METAR KCAG 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP239
       T00390006

METAR KHDN 040956Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP238
       T00720006
METAR KHDN 040856Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP231
       T00940006 53002
METAR KHDN 040756Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP229
       T00940011

METAR KSBS 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3042 RMK AO1
       T00591002
METAR KSBS 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3042 RMK AO1
       T00561003
METAR KSBS 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3042 RMK AO1
       T00631001

METAR KC07 040955Z AUTO 10SM 06/00 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 040935Z AUTO 10SM 06/00 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 040915Z AUTO 10SM 06/00 A3066 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 040955Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3053 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 040935Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3053 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 040915Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3053 RMK AO1

METAR KEEO 040953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T00610000
METAR KEEO 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP221
       T00670006 53004
METAR KEEO 040753Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP220
       T00670006

METAR K20V 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3051 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 040955Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3057 RMK AO2
       T00320000
METAR KGNB 040935Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3057 RMK AO2
       T00400000
METAR KGNB 040915Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3057 RMK AO2
       T00360001

METAR K0CO 040955Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 040935Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 040915Z AUTO 26016G24KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3077 RMK AO2


KGJT 040520Z 0406/0506 06005KT P6SM SCT250
     FM040700 11011KT P6SM SCT250
     FM041800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM042000 30006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 040953Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01670017
METAR KGJT 040853Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
       T01780017 53010
METAR KGJT 040753Z AUTO 09014KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01780022

KRIL 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM042000 27009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 040953Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP217
       T01000011
METAR KRIL 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP217
       T01060011 53010
METAR KRIL 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP216
       T01060017

METAR K5SM 040955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 040935Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 040908Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3067 RMK AO2

KEGE 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM042000 25008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 040956Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP248
       T00781006
METAR KEGE 040856Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP246
       T00831017 53010
METAR KEGE 040756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP246
       T00831022

KASE 040520Z 0406/0506 18008KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041800 35009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050200 20007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 040953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T01170006
METAR KASE 040853Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP195
       T01220011 53004
METAR KASE 040753Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP186
       T01390011

METAR KCCU 040955Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 040935Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 040915Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3076 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 040953Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP243
       T00221017
METAR KLXV 040853Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP244
       T00171028 53005
METAR KLXV 040753Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP241
       T00221028

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/04/2026
Rangely           - 07:14:47 MDT / 18:52:44 MDT
Grand Junction    - 07:13:24 MDT / 18:52:19 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 07:07:08 MDT / 18:44:43 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/04/26 09:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...313/022
                  15000 FT MSL...312/020
                  14400 FT MSL...306/020
                  14000 FT MSL...312/017
                  13300 FT MSL...311/014
                  13000 FT MSL...315/016
                  12500 FT MSL...326/012
                  12000 FT MSL...327/015
                  11800 FT MSL...334/012
                  11000 FT MSL...335/012
                  11000 FT MSL...353/010
                  10400 FT MSL...098/008
                  10200 FT MSL...343/011
                  10100 FT MSL...097/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0427 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1019 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
VFR conditions are expected throughout the TAF period region-
wide. Winds will generally be light and terrain-driven. A few
isolated showers may develop over the San Juans tomorrow
after 18Z. Though the likelihood of any storms passing over TEX
is too low to include in the TAF, rainfall may occasionally
occur within the terminal`s vicinity. Impacts should be minimal
to none though.


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

METAR KAJZ 040955Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 12/06 A3034 RMK AO2 T01190063
       PWINO
METAR KAJZ 040935Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 12/07 A3033 RMK AO2 T01230065
       PWINO
METAR KAJZ 040915Z AUTO 06003KT CLR 12/07 A3033 RMK AO2 T01190066
       PWINO

KMTJ 040520Z 0406/0506 14010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM042100 35006KT P6SM SKC
     FM050100 15006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 040953Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP216
       T01170061
METAR KMTJ 040853Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T01170067 53006
METAR KMTJ 040753Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP212
       T01110072

METAR KGUC 040956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP264
       T00720022 $
METAR KGUC 040856Z AUTO 02008KT 360V080 10SM CLR 07/02 A3052 RMK AO2
       SLP262 T00720022 51009 $
METAR KGUC 040756Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP264
       T00780022 $

METAR K7BM 040955Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 040935Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3068 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3059 RMK AO2
       T00570017
METAR KAEJ 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3059 RMK AO2
       T00590016
METAR KAEJ 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3059 RMK AO2
       T00620020

METAR KANK 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 09/05 A3056 RMK AO2 T00850048
       $
METAR KANK 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3055 RMK AO2 T00850048
       $
METAR KANK 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3055 RMK AO2 T00870046
       $

METAR KMYP 040955Z AUTO 10009KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 040935Z AUTO 10014KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 040915Z AUTO 09017KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 02/02 A3085 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 040955Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01250040
METAR KAIB 040935Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01210041
METAR KAIB 040915Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3034 RMK AO2
       T01250042

KTEX 040520Z 0406/0506 13004KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041500 00000KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 28009KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
     FM050200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KTEX 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 040935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3057 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 040955Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 040935Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3057 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 040915Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP228
       T00940078 $
METAR KCEZ 040853Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP226
       T01000083 51013 $
METAR KCEZ 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T00940078 $

KDRO 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
     FM041900 23008KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP240
       T00940078
METAR KDRO 040853Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP237
       T00940078 53010
METAR KDRO 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP236
       T01060083

METAR KPSO 040955Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 040935Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 040915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3052 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 040935Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 040915Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3079 RMK AO2

KALS 040523Z 0406/0506 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM042200 18007KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KALS 040952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP256
       T00720022 $
METAR KALS 040852Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP249
       T00830022 53009 $
METAR KALS 040752Z AUTO 10015G24KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3048 RMK AO2 PK WND
       12028/0730 SLP239 T01110050 $

Sunrise/Sunset for 10/04/2026
Vail    - 07:04:53 MDT / 18:43:16 MDT
Durango - 07:09:50 MDT / 18:50:24 MDT
Alamosa - 07:01:56 MDT / 18:42:20 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 10/04/26 09:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...313/022
                  15000 FT MSL...312/020
                  14400 FT MSL...306/020
                  14000 FT MSL...312/017
                  13300 FT MSL...311/014
                  13000 FT MSL...315/016
                  12500 FT MSL...326/012
                  12000 FT MSL...327/015
                  11800 FT MSL...334/012
                  11000 FT MSL...335/012
                  11000 FT MSL...353/010
                  10400 FT MSL...098/008
                  10200 FT MSL...343/011
                  10100 FT MSL...097/008

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0427 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1019 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
VFR conditions are expected throughout the TAF period region-
wide. Winds will generally be light and terrain-driven. A few
isolated showers may develop over the San Juans tomorrow
after 18Z. Though the likelihood of any storms passing over TEX
is too low to include in the TAF, rainfall may occasionally
occur within the terminal`s vicinity. Impacts should be minimal
to none though.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 040953Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP178
       T01830050 $
METAR KPGA 040853Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP173
       T01890050 52008 $
METAR KPGA 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP172
       T02000050 $

METAR KRQE 040953Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP214
       T00560050 $
METAR KRQE 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T00720061 51008 $
METAR KRQE 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP206
       T00780067 $

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1005 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION...Sunday 04/06Z through Monday 05/06Z...VFR conditions.
Mainly light and variable winds with locally breezy NE winds
downwind of terrain overnight. After 15Z, expect NE-E winds 10-20
kts with gusts 20-30 kts.
OUTLOOK...Monday 05/06Z through Wednesday 07/06Z...VFR conditions.
Daytime winds NE-E 10-20 becoming light and variable overnight.
Locally breezy winds downwind of terrain overnight.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 040847Z 0409/0512 15003KT P6SM FEW220
     FM042000 32006KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 16004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 040954Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01560083
       $
METAR KSLC 040854Z 15003KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP180 T01670083
       53005 $
METAR KSLC 040754Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175 T01720078
       $

KVEL 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 040953Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP215
       T01060050
METAR KVEL 040853Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP209
       T01170050 53005
METAR KVEL 040753Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01220050

METAR KPUC 040953Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP205
       T01330056
METAR KPUC 040853Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01390056 53002
METAR KPUC 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP197
       T01610056

KCNY 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
     FM042000 29006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP189
       T01330072
METAR KCNY 040853Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP182
       T01560078 53007
METAR KCNY 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP181
       T01500067


Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0931 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION, Issued 1046 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026...
KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal through the
period. Dry and stable conditions along with a few high clouds will
continue with light and diurnally driven winds.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist for
the entire airspace through the period. Dry and stable conditions
along with a few high clouds will continue with light and diurnally
driven winds.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 040520Z 0406/0506 15004KT P6SM SKC
     FM041730 27008KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 17007KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP208
       T01110006
METAR KEVW 040853Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP206
       T01220006 53002
METAR KEVW 040753Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP207
       T01110006

KRKS 040520Z 0406/0506 09005KT P6SM FEW250
     FM042000 27012G18KT P6SM FEW250
     FM050100 20006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRKS 040954Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T00891022
METAR KRKS 040854Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T00941050 53005
METAR KRKS 040754Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP220
       T01001061

KRWL 040520Z 0406/0506 03011KT P6SM SKC
     FM040700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 25012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050300 24005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP229
       T00500000
METAR KRWL 040853Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP227
       T00780011 53001
METAR KRWL 040753Z AUTO 03011G22KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP226
       T00830011

KLAR 040520Z 0406/0506 13009KT P6SM SKC
     FM041500 18009KT P6SM SKC
     FM041800 28011G19KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 18009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 040953Z AUTO 16018KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T00720044
METAR KLAR 040853Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP225
       T00780044 56007
METAR KLAR 040753Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T00890039

KCYS 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM040700 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 17012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM050200 21009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 040953Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP251
       T00720044
METAR KCYS 040853Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP249
       T00890056 58009
METAR KCYS 040753Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP254
       T00940039

Riverton (KRIW) 10/04/26 09:52 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  25000 FT MSL...302/003
                  18000 FT MSL...332/019
                  17000 FT MSL...321/023
                  16800 FT MSL...351/004
                  16000 FT MSL...325/030
                  15000 FT MSL...322/031
                  14600 FT MSL...331/016
                  14000 FT MSL...319/028
                  13000 FT MSL...314/032
                  12700 FT MSL...311/024
                  12000 FT MSL...310/026
                  11200 FT MSL...308/019
                  11000 FT MSL...301/025
                  10000 FT MSL...304/011
                  10000 FT MSL...306/018
                   9000 FT MSL...300/016
                   9000 FT MSL...283/005
                   8100 FT MSL...312/017
                   8000 FT MSL...322/019
                   7400 FT MSL...321/019
                   7000 FT MSL...316/014
                   6700 FT MSL...333/018
                   6200 FT MSL...328/013
                   6000 FT MSL...326/013
                   6000 FT MSL...324/011

Cheyenne (KCYS) 10/04/26 09:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...315/032
                  15000 FT MSL...321/034
                  14000 FT MSL...322/031
                  13200 FT MSL...314/030
                  13000 FT MSL...317/029
                  12000 FT MSL...333/028
                  11700 FT MSL...333/027
                  11000 FT MSL...329/025
                  10500 FT MSL...308/017
                  10000 FT MSL...218/020
                   9500 FT MSL...202/022
                   9000 FT MSL...191/027
                   8600 FT MSL...183/027
                   8000 FT MSL...175/029
                   7900 FT MSL...174/029
                   7400 FT MSL...171/029
                   7000 FT MSL...182/028
                   6700 FT MSL...183/025
                   6600 FT MSL...175/021

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1007 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 406 AM MDT Sun Oct 4 2026
VFR conditions will continue through 12Z Monday with a mainly
clear sky. Wind will remain under 10 knots for most locations,
with the strongest wind in vicinity of KRKS where gusts to 12 to
15 knots are possible after 20Z until sunset.
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 0823 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1122 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
VFR conditions will continue across all terminals for the
duration of this TAF period. Overnight, winds generally variable
and less than 10 knots. Heading into Sunday, with the diurnal
cycle, winds ramp back up between 16Z and 19Z out of the south
with gusts as high as 20 to 25 knots.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 040955Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3042 RMK AO2
       T00770055
METAR KIBM 040935Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3043 RMK AO2
       T00690054
METAR KIBM 040915Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3043 RMK AO2
       T00720052

KSNY 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM041600 17015G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 040953Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP270
       T00560044 $
METAR KSNY 040853Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP272
       T00610044 58001 $
METAR KSNY 040753Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP273
       T00610044 $

METAR KOGA 040955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3038 RMK AO2
       T00770070
METAR KOGA 040935Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3039 RMK AO2
       T00750067
METAR KOGA 040915Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3039 RMK AO2
       T00790070

METAR KIML 040953Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP271
       T00890067
METAR KIML 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP270
       T01060072 51006
METAR KIML 040753Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP267
       T01110083

KMCK 040520Z 0406/0506 10007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 040953Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP261
       T01170089
METAR KMCK 040853Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP260
       T01170089 51010
METAR KMCK 040753Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP260
       T01280094

North Platte (KLNX) 10/04/26 09:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...336/053
                  14200 FT MSL...330/058
                  14000 FT MSL...336/054
                  13000 FT MSL...340/050
                  12000 FT MSL...341/049
                  12000 FT MSL...340/049
                  11000 FT MSL...340/048
                  10100 FT MSL...337/046
                  10000 FT MSL...336/046
                   9000 FT MSL...328/045
                   8500 FT MSL...325/046
                   8000 FT MSL...327/044
                   7500 FT MSL...329/041
                   7000 FT MSL...333/038
                   6500 FT MSL...337/032
                   6000 FT MSL...342/028
                   5400 FT MSL...344/027
                   5000 FT MSL...352/024
                   4700 FT MSL...353/022
                   4100 FT MSL...000/021
                   4000 FT MSL...000/021
                   3600 FT MSL...005/018
                   3400 FT MSL...349/019

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0858 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1213 AM CDT Sun Oct 4 2026
Expect mainly clear skies overnight a few to scattered high
clouds developing midday Sunday with ceilings around 25000 FT
AGL. Winds will be light and variable at under 6 KTS overnight,
becoming south and southeast at under 10 KTS midday Sunday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 040520Z 0406/0506 07009KT P6SM SKC
     FM041900 16011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 040953Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP252
       T00940083 $
METAR KGLD 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP251
       T01060094 52009 $
METAR KGLD 040753Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP248
       T01110094 $

KGCK 040531Z 0406/0506 04010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 040954Z AUTO 01006KT 8SM CLR 11/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP243
       T01110100
METAR KGCK 040854Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP238
       T01220111 51009
METAR KGCK 040754Z AUTO 03005KT 9SM CLR 13/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP234
       T01330117

METAR KLBL 040956Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP244
       T01170111 PNO $
METAR KLBL 040856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP241
       6//// T01330128 52010 PNO $
METAR KLBL 040756Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP237
       T01500133 PNO $

METAR KEHA 040955Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01210115
METAR KEHA 040935Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01220115
METAR KEHA 040915Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3035 RMK AO2
       T01220116

Goodland (KGLD) 10/04/26 09:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  16000 FT MSL...338/047
                  15000 FT MSL...339/049
                  14800 FT MSL...341/048
                  14000 FT MSL...338/048
                  13000 FT MSL...340/048
                  12600 FT MSL...337/047
                  12000 FT MSL...342/045
                  11000 FT MSL...349/040
                  10800 FT MSL...349/040
                  10000 FT MSL...353/036
                   9100 FT MSL...353/033
                   9000 FT MSL...355/032
                   8100 FT MSL...001/029
                   8000 FT MSL...001/029
                   7000 FT MSL...010/027
                   6900 FT MSL...009/027
                   6100 FT MSL...021/025
                   6000 FT MSL...022/025
                   5300 FT MSL...022/027
                   5000 FT MSL...019/026
                   4800 FT MSL...017/027
                   4200 FT MSL...015/028
                   4100 FT MSL...005/029
                   4000 FT MSL...004/028

Dodge City (KDDC) 10/04/26 09:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  15000 FT MSL...347/036
                  14000 FT MSL...341/036
                  13900 FT MSL...339/031
                  13000 FT MSL...340/033
                  12000 FT MSL...344/034
                  11700 FT MSL...343/031
                  11000 FT MSL...349/033
                  10000 FT MSL...354/033
                   9800 FT MSL...354/033
                   9000 FT MSL...002/032
                   8200 FT MSL...008/031
                   8000 FT MSL...010/032
                   7100 FT MSL...026/035
                   7000 FT MSL...026/035
                   6000 FT MSL...028/037
                   6000 FT MSL...029/038
                   5100 FT MSL...015/033
                   5000 FT MSL...014/033
                   4400 FT MSL...005/030
                   4000 FT MSL...000/029
                   3700 FT MSL...353/024
                   3200 FT MSL...347/022
                   3000 FT MSL...332/018
                   3000 FT MSL...332/018

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0848 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1113 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are expected at both sites
with clear skies. The low level wind shear is weakening with the
jet closer to 35 kts as of 05Z. The jet should continue to
weaken, so low level wind shear is not expected the remainder of
the night. Winds should generally be around 07-10 kts with a
few gusts to 15-20 kts. Winds are also forecast to shift from
out of the north/east to out of the east/south through 18Z.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0650 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1251 AM CDT Sun Oct 4 2026
A weak cold front will pass across the TAF sites, with winds
becoming north to northeasterly at 8-10 kts early in the period.
Winds will gradually veer to the southeast later in the period
but remain light as surface high pressure moves off to the
east. VFR conditions are forecast with clear skies.


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

KGUY 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM041400 01006KT P6SM FEW250
     FM042200 07007KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 040953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T01220117 $
METAR KGUY 040853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP223
       T01280122 53012 $
METAR KGUY 040753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP218
       T01330122 $

KDHT 040520Z 0406/0506 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM041200 36009KT P6SM FEW250
     FM042300 08006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 040953Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP228
       T01280111 $
METAR KDHT 040853Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP228
       T01280117 53010 $
METAR KDHT 040753Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP222
       T01330122 $

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0509 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1206 AM CDT Sun Oct 4 2026
VFR conditions are expected throughout the 06Z TAF period at all
TAF sites. We could see patchy FG between 09-15Z, but confidence
is not high enough to include in TAF at this time. Will AMD if
conditions change. Winds will be variable at 5-10 kts with few to
sct mid to high clouds.


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

KFMN 040538Z 0406/0506 09006KT P6SM SKC
     FM042200 20006KT P6SM FEW080
     FM050200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 040953Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP239
       T01280100
METAR KFMN 040853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP238
       T01280100 51014
METAR KFMN 040753Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP232
       T01330100


METAR KLVS 040953Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM 09/06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP227
       T00890061 $
METAR KLVS 040853Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM 09/07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T00890067 53007 $
METAR KLVS 040753Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM 09/07 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP224
       T00890072 $

METAR KRTN 040953Z AUTO 35015KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP246
       T01220078 $
METAR KRTN 040853Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP242
       T01280067 51008 $
METAR KRTN 040753Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP252
       T00830067 $

METAR KCAO 040955Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP235
       T01390100
METAR KCAO 040855Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP228
       T01440100 51010
METAR KCAO 040755Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP226
       T01390100

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0646 UTC Sunday, October  4, 2026

.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1154 PM MDT Sat Oct 3 2026
Low clouds with MVFR to IFR ceilings will develop across portions
of the east slopes of the central mountain chain early this
morning before spreading to much of eastern New Mexico come
sunrise. Patchy fog cannot be ruled out. Meanwhile, breezy to
locally gusty east canyon gap winds will develop across eastern
ABQ (including KABQ) around sunrise spreading west to KGNT and
KGUP late this morning. Peak gusts of around 20 to 30 kts across
the west central mountains and canyon openings into the middle
RGV. East winds taper off around sunset. Low clouds with some
patchy drizzle along and east of the central mountain chain slowly
taper off from north to south during the afternoon hours
lingering longest across the east slopes of the Sacramento
Mountains and southeast plains, including KROW, at the end of the
TAF period.

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

DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 040600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2106+17 2410+09 2812-10 2814-23 291638 292845 294252
BCE                      0810+10 9900-08 2912-21 282335 283942 275350
LND              9900+11 2312+07 2718-10 2821-23 302739 303449 313854
RKS              1506    2608+07 2715-10 2821-23 293038 293048 303953
GJT              0710+16 1005+09 2607-09 2814-22 292837 294045 305351
FMN              0911+15 1210+09 9900-08 3007-20 292736 303942 305349
ABQ              0810+13 0727+07 0716-07 3410-19 322135 323540 283348
MBW              1524    2613+06 2311-09 2620-23 302840 303649 304556
DEN              9900+08 2610+02 9900-09 2908-23 322238 323448 304754
PUB              0618+10 9900+04 9900-09 3507-22 332437 323246 304252
ALS                      0911+06 0805-09 3316-20 323037 313845 305749
TCC      9900    0522+10 0633+06 0722-08 3517-20 333936 323841 313847
BFF      1013    2805+07 3219+04 3120-10 3025-24 303541 303850 304758
GLD      0520    0615+10 3417+04 3609-08 3112-23 322139 312548 293954
GCK      3409+14 0411+10 0312+05 0408-08 3609-22 331738 302146 273551
GAG      3207+13 0519+09 0716+06 0518-08 0308-21 271438 262042 263948
AMA      9900    0513+09 0720+06 0625-08 0207-21 311936 302441 283147
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DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 041200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2310+16 2614+08 3011-10 2912-23 301338 303044 293852
BCE                      1010+09 9900-09 3214-21 292235 283143 274351
LND              2310+14 2815+07 2919-11 3021-23 302538 323146 323653
RKS              2409    2713+07 2918-10 3013-23 301938 322346 312752
GJT              1806+15 9900+08 3010-09 3019-23 302137 303444 294351
FMN              1319+13 1511+07 3407-08 3110-21 292535 293943 295550
ABQ              0931+11 0928+05 0608-07 3310-19 302235 303741 294350
MBW              2707    3110+06 2922-10 2820-23 302639 323047 324251
DEN              1914+08 2510+06 2614-10 2712-23 312638 302848 304652
PUB              9900+08 9900+03 3208-09 3406-23 312238 303046 305351
ALS                      9900+05 3210-09 3315-21 302437 304144 295450
TCC      0814    0622+09 0525+04 0610-08 3618-20 333136 314541 305548
BFF      1921    2409+08 3107+05 2525-10 2733-24 302940 313249 325052
GLD      1009    9900+08 0111+05 2907-09 3114-23 302039 312849 304554
GCK      0516+13 0512+09 3307+04 0308-08 3606-22 311439 302747 294552
GAG      0419+13 0516+08 0515+06 0509-08 0210-22 360838 301743 284249
AMA      0413    0721+07 0519+05 0618-08 0113-21 342036 313741 295047
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DATA BASED ON 040000Z
VALID 050000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    2705+17 2506+09 2807-09 2911-22 291937 272345 253054
BCE                      9900+09 0605-08 3008-21 282235 272844 273653
LND              9900+15 2806+08 3119-10 2818-22 271738 262145 283053
RKS              2810    2912+08 3215-10 3112-22 271838 282444 293253
GJT              9900+16 9900+08 3507-09 3009-22 301836 292543 292653
FMN              9900+14 9900+06 9900-08 2912-21 292534 293243 294052
ABQ              1214+11 0814+05 0605-07 2816-19 292733 293741 294151
MBW              2710    2812+07 3014-10 3217-23 312236 301844 292254
DEN              9900+14 3308+08 3115-10 2914-22 311736 311743 291853
PUB              1711+10 3608+08 3509-09 2910-22 301536 302742 303751
ALS                      3307+07 3609-09 3111-21 303435 303342 293251
TCC      0910    0708+09 0612+04 0705-08 3014-19 303234 294141 294150
BFF      1719    2114+11 3115+06 3117-10 3127-23 322637 323044 313154
GLD      1612    9900+08 3110+07 2914-09 2821-23 312537 332644 302552
GCK      1008+14 3407+07 9900+07 2906-08 2712-22 302237 312144 302750
GAG      0512+13 0509+09 9900+05 0705-08 9900-22 302136 303443 294549
AMA      0711    0513+08 0913+05 0809-08 3113-20 303234 294241 294949
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