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NZUS99 KBOU 160251
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1945 MST Sunday, February 15, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 160156Z AUTO 28012G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01391172 $
METAR KFNL 160056Z AUTO 29014G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M18 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01561183 $
METAR KFNL 152356Z 30013G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M17 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP081
T01611167 10194 20100 56004 $
METAR KGXY 160156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00561144 $
METAR KGXY 160056Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP133
T00891144 $
METAR KGXY 152356Z AUTO 01008KT 8SM CLR 17/M12 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01721122 10183 20083 55008 $
METAR KLMO 160235Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 07/M17 A2987 RMK AO2
T00701170
METAR KLMO 160215Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 07/M17 A2988 RMK AO2 T00731170
METAR KLMO 160155Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 10/M17 A2988 RMK AO2 T00961173
METAR KBDU 160235Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 13/M15 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160215Z AUTO 24013G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M15 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160155Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 14/M14 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 160235Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 10/M17 A2985 RMK AO2 T00951166
$
METAR KEIK 160215Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 12/M17 A2985 RMK AO2 T01161171
$
METAR KEIK 160155Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/M17 A2984 RMK AO2 T01231172
$
KBJC 152337Z 1600/1624 23012G18KT P6SM SCT200
FM160100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM160300 14008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM161200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM161900 03006KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
METAR KBJC 160145Z 25006KT 10SM CLR 13/M18 A2988
METAR KBJC 160045Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/M16 A2986
METAR KBJC 152345Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 19/M17 A2985
KDEN 152337Z 1600/1706 34012G18KT P6SM SCT200
FM160100 01007KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM160300 15007KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM160700 21010KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM161900 19015KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM162300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM170300 20010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
METAR KDEN 160153Z 11005KT 10SM BKN220 08/M18 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP100
T00831178
METAR KDEN 160053Z 07005KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 13/M17 A2986 RMK AO2
SLP088 T01281167
METAR KDEN 152353Z 35010KT 10SM FEW110 FEW150 SCT220 17/M18 A2985 RMK
AO2 SLP086 T01721178 10200 20156 55002
KBKF 160100Z 1601/1707 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2982INS
BECMG 1623/1624 17010G25KT 9999 SCT180 520009 520901 QNH2975INS
TX16/1622Z TN01/1614Z
METAR KBKF 160158Z 12009KT 10SM SCT220 08/M19 A2986 RMK AO2A SLP094
T00791189
METAR KBKF 160058Z 10008KT 10SM FEW160 SCT220 13/M20 A2985 RMK AO2A
SLP083 T01311205
METAR KBKF 152358Z 04008KT 10SM FEW110 FEW160 BKN220 17/M23 A2985 RMK
AO2A SLP079 T01741227 10211 20159 53004
KAPA 152337Z 1600/1624 04007KT P6SM SCT200
FM160100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM160400 22012KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM161400 18008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM161800 20012KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
FM162300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200
METAR KAPA 160153Z 14007KT 10SM FEW220 12/M18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01171178
METAR KAPA 160053Z 10005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 14/M19 A2987 RMK AO2
SLP102 T01391189
METAR KAPA 152353Z 05003KT 10SM FEW120 SCT170 BKN220 17/M18 A2988 RMK
AO2 SLP103 T01671178 10206 20150 53008
METAR KMNH 160235Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160215Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160155Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160235Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160215Z AUTO 07008G14KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160155Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160155Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 160153Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP100
T00831050
METAR KAKO 160053Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01281044
METAR KAKO 152353Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01611050 10206 20144 55008
METAR KLIC 160155Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00501056
METAR KLIC 160055Z AUTO 20008G17KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01221044
METAR KLIC 152355Z AUTO 17012G18KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01441044 10172 20133 55008
METAR KHEQ 160235Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 160155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 160239Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 160219Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 160159Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160235Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160215Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 160155Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 160153Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00721011
METAR KITR 160053Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01061011
METAR KITR 152353Z AUTO 21015G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01611017 10189 20144 56020
Sunrise/Sunset for 02/15/2026
Fort Collins - 06:53:28 MST / 17:35:17 MST
Denver - 06:51:49 MST / 17:36:05 MST
Sterling - 06:46:11 MST / 17:27:44 MST
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 02/16/26 02:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9000 FT MSL...188/019
8000 FT MSL...198/014
8000 FT MSL...184/012
7200 FT MSL...201/008
6600 FT MSL...035/010
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2356 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 441 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. An anticyclone has
formed just west of DEN, which has allowed gusty NW winds at DEN
and BJC, while APA has winds from the ENE. Expect NW gusts up to
20 kts (25 kts at BJC) to continue for the next hour, before the
cyclone treks east. Winds will eventually transition to the SE for
a couple of hours before turning to drainage by 0700Z.
For tomorrow, a cyclone will develop and allow stronger southerly
winds by 1900Z for DEN and APA. Winds gusting up to 25 kts is
possible for both airports, particularly in the early afternoon
hours. Guidance favors the cyclone passing by 2300Z, which will
bring light and VRB winds before drainage flow takes over. Since
BJC will likely be north of the cyclone, winds may be from the
east ENE by the afternoon.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 160235Z AUTO 15011G16KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160215Z AUTO 15011G17KT 10SM SCT120 00/M10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160155Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 160155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP138
T00951072
METAR KAFF 160055Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP126
T01291083
METAR KAFF 152355Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01581085 10163 20101 55005
KCOS 152320Z 1600/1624 17012KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
FM160200 33007KT P6SM BKN150
FM161200 03007KT P6SM SCT250
FM161800 16012KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KCOS 160154Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 09/M03 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP138 T00891028 $
METAR KCOS 160054Z 15011KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 09/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
SLP139 T00941050 $
METAR KCOS 152354Z 17013KT 10SM FEW150 FEW250 15/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP124 T01501072 10161 20089 55005 $
METAR KFLY 160235Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 T00541056
METAR KFLY 160215Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 T00611056
METAR KFLY 160155Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2997 RMK AO2
T00701056
METAR KFCS 160155Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP148
T00781053
METAR KFCS 160055Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00851065
METAR KFCS 152355Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01771132 10199 20106 55007
KPUB 152320Z 1600/1624 12010KT P6SM BKN200
FM160300 28006KT P6SM FEW250
FM161800 19010KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KPUB 160153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00671006
$
METAR KPUB 160053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP120 T01110000
$
METAR KPUB 152353Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP107 T01560000
10172 20078 55009 $
METAR KTAD 160154Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01221089
METAR KTAD 160054Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01331050
METAR KTAD 152354Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01831050 10206 20133 55005
METAR KLHX 160153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01170017 $
METAR KLHX 160053Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01280028 $
METAR KLHX 152353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01610033 10178 20072 $
METAR KLAA 160153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01061006
METAR KLAA 160053Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01501022
METAR KLAA 152353Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02001028 10233 20144 56019
METAR KSPD 160156Z AUTO 19019KT 13/M05 A2990 RMK AO1 SLP109 T01281050
METAR KSPD 160056Z AUTO 20013KT 16/M06 A2990 RMK AO1 PK WND 20026/0008
SLP107 T01561061
METAR KSPD 152356Z AUTO 20020G29KT 19/M05 A2988 RMK AO1 PK WND 20037/2318
SLP093 T01891050 10217 20167 55013
Sunrise/Sunset for 02/15/2026
Burlington - 06:40:27 MST / 17:25:56 MST
Pueblo - 06:48:22 MST / 17:36:48 MST
Lamar - 06:40:06 MST / 17:29:02 MST
Pueblo (KPUX) 02/16/26 02:33 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...218/020
9000 FT MSL...199/038
8600 FT MSL...201/035
8000 FT MSL...198/033
7800 FT MSL...198/035
7100 FT MSL...198/030
7000 FT MSL...196/030
6300 FT MSL...198/026
6000 FT MSL...193/017
5900 FT MSL...201/013
5700 FT MSL...200/014
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2320 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 419 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours, with winds expect to remain around 10 knots, with a slight
increase by Monday afternoon along with mid-level cloudiness.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 160153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP171
T00391039
METAR KCAG 160053Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00611044
METAR KCAG 152353Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00831044 10117 20056 56008
METAR KHDN 160156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00611061 $
METAR KHDN 160056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00671050 $
METAR KHDN 152356Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00781039 10094 20028 55009 $
METAR KSBS 160235Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2999 RMK AO1 T00261050
METAR KSBS 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2999 RMK AO1 T00281047
METAR KSBS 160155Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2999 RMK AO1
T00321050
METAR KC07 160235Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 M03/M08 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160215Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 M03/M08 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 160155Z AUTO 10SM OVC100 M03/M07 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 160235Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3000 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 160215Z AUTO 21010G18KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3000 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 160155Z AUTO 21015G20KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3000 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 160153Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00331044
METAR KEEO 160053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00671044
METAR KEEO 152353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP148
T00781044 10089 20061 58013
METAR K20V 160235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 02/M09 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 160235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3004 RMK AO2 T00261105
METAR KGNB 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3006 RMK AO2 T00351115
METAR KGNB 160155Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3005 RMK AO2
T00321111
METAR K0CO 160235Z AUTO 24017G27KT 220V290 10SM SCT060 BKN075 OVC085
M03/M23 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 160215Z AUTO 25019G33KT 10SM BKN070 BKN095 M03/M25 A3014
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 160155Z AUTO 25017G32KT 10SM SCT080 BKN095 BKN120 M03/M25
A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160237Z AUTO 27017G37KT 10SM CLR 01/M21 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160217Z AUTO 28016G33KT 10SM CLR 01/M23 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160200Z AUTO 27011G23KT 10SM CLR 00/M25 A3007 RMK AO2
KGJT 152333Z 1600/1624 28007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM160300 08006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM161000 12007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
FM161800 17011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
METAR KGJT 160153Z 31006KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP150 T00721011
METAR KGJT 160053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP143 T00831011
METAR KGJT 152353Z 26008KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01001017
10117 20072 56012
KRIL 152333Z 1600/1624 20006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM160200 15005KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM161800 23008G18KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KRIL 160153Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00561022
METAR KRIL 160053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00721033
METAR KRIL 152353Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00831033 10089 20028 58015
METAR K5SM 160235Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 BKN120 M02/M12 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160215Z AUTO 10SM OVC095 M02/M13 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160155Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 M02/M15 A3012 RMK AO2
KEGE 152333Z 1600/1624 26005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160200 11005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200 WS020/23030KT
FM161800 25010G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KEGE 160156Z 13005KT 10SM OVC110 06/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00561050 $
METAR KEGE 160056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND 13072/0018
SLP163 T00721050 $
METAR KEGE 152356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00891061
10100 20017 58009 $
KASE 152333Z 1600/1624 34005KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140
FM160100 19006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150 WS020/24035KT
FM161800 18008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM162000 18012G22KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KASE 160153Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP147 T00331078
METAR KASE 160053Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP150 T00281061
METAR KASE 152353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP140 T00611089
10072 20028 54000
METAR KCCU 160235Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM SCT085 OVC110 M02/M26 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 160215Z AUTO 21008G16KT 170V250 10SM SCT085 BKN110 M02/M26
A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 160155Z AUTO 19010G21KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 M02/M25 A3018 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 160153Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 01/M18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP171
T00061183
METAR KLXV 160053Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM FEW120 04/M22 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00391217
METAR KLXV 152353Z AUTO 20013G18KT 10SM CLR 06/M18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00561183 10078 20056 50000
Sunrise/Sunset for 02/15/2026
Rangely - 07:07:37 MST / 17:50:49 MST
Grand Junction - 07:05:16 MST / 17:51:22 MST
Steamboat Springs - 07:00:21 MST / 17:42:25 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 02/16/26 02:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...250/075
25000 FT MSL...251/071
24000 FT MSL...250/070
22000 FT MSL...245/064
21300 FT MSL...244/058
20000 FT MSL...246/052
19000 FT MSL...244/054
19000 FT MSL...250/057
11000 FT MSL...221/019
11000 FT MSL...216/030
10400 FT MSL...208/029
10200 FT MSL...187/012
10100 FT MSL...204/025
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2349 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 449 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
Skies will remain broken through much of the 24 hour period as
high cloud cover continues to stream across the area with
generally light, terrain driven winds and VFR. LLWS will
develop this evening and overnight at higher elevation TAF sites
including KASE, KEGE and KTEX as a strong jet moves overhead.
Winds become breezy by late Monday afternoon in some areas.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 160235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3002 RMK AO2 T00861003
METAR KAJZ 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3002 RMK AO2 T00941003
METAR KAJZ 160155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3001 RMK AO2
T01021008
KMTJ 152333Z 1600/1624 28005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160200 15007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM161800 25008G18KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KMTJ 160153Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00670000
METAR KMTJ 160053Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00830000
METAR KMTJ 152353Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01061028 10111 20061 57004
METAR KGUC 160156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP212
T00171033 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 160056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP201
T00441039 $
METAR KGUC 152356Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00611044 10072 20000 56007 $
METAR K7BM 160235Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM SCT120 04/M20 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160215Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM BKN120 04/M18 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160155Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 04/M18 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 160235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T00201071
METAR KAEJ 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T00201075
METAR KAEJ 160155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T00311067
METAR KANK 160235Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 T00791056
$
METAR KANK 160215Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 T00761054
$
METAR KANK 160155Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 T00761056
$
METAR KMYP 160235Z AUTO 29020KT 10SM OVC110 M02/M12 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160215Z AUTO 29020KT 10SM BKN120 M02/M13 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160155Z AUTO 29022KT 10SM SCT120 M02/M12 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 160235Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3009 RMK AO2 T00540000
METAR KAIB 160215Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3009 RMK AO2 T00561001
METAR KAIB 160155Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3009 RMK AO2
T00661005
KTEX 152333Z 1600/1624 25008G18KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM160200 14009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 WS020/23030KT
FM161000 14006G19KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 WS020/21045KT
FM161800 16012G24KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
METAR KTEX 160235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 03/M12 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160235Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160215Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160155Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 160153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00780000
METAR KCEZ 160053Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP167
T00941011
METAR KCEZ 152353Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01171022 10144 20094 56003
KDRO 152333Z 1600/1624 17006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160200 06005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM161800 14007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
METAR KDRO 160153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP197
T00721028
METAR KDRO 160053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP180
T00941039
METAR KDRO 152353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01061050 10122 20072 55003
METAR KPSO 160235Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM FEW120 03/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160215Z AUTO 26001KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160155Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160235Z AUTO 23016G22KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 M03/M11 A3026
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160215Z AUTO 22015G25KT 10SM BKN110 M03/M11 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 160155Z AUTO 22019G32KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 M03/M11 A3025 RMK
AO2
KALS 152320Z 1600/1624 22011KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM160200 18008KT P6SM BKN150
FM162100 22011KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 160152Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00671072
METAR KALS 160052Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 09/M16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP169
T00941156
METAR KALS 152352Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM CLR 14/M18 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
19026/2309 SLP146 T01391178 10150 20028 55009
Sunrise/Sunset for 02/15/2026
Vail - 06:57:17 MST / 17:41:47 MST
Durango - 07:00:02 MST / 17:51:08 MST
Alamosa - 06:52:17 MST / 17:42:54 MST
Grand Junction (KGJX) 02/16/26 02:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...250/075
25000 FT MSL...251/071
24000 FT MSL...250/070
22000 FT MSL...245/064
21300 FT MSL...244/058
20000 FT MSL...246/052
19000 FT MSL...244/054
19000 FT MSL...250/057
11000 FT MSL...221/019
11000 FT MSL...216/030
10400 FT MSL...208/029
10200 FT MSL...187/012
10100 FT MSL...204/025
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2349 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 449 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
Skies will remain broken through much of the 24 hour period as
high cloud cover continues to stream across the area with
generally light, terrain driven winds and VFR. LLWS will
develop this evening and overnight at higher elevation TAF sites
including KASE, KEGE and KTEX as a strong jet moves overhead.
Winds become breezy by late Monday afternoon in some areas.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 152321Z 1600/1624 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
FM162100 17012G22KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
METAR KPGA 160153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01171006
METAR KPGA 160053Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01220000
METAR KPGA 152353Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01281006 10139 20083 56014
METAR KRQE 160153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP171
T00721033 $
METAR KRQE 160053Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01061039 $
METAR KRQE 152353Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01331061 10156 20072 55003 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0002 UTC Monday, February 16, 2026
.AVIATION...Monday 16/00Z through Tuesday 17/00Z...VFR expected.
S-SW winds 5-15 kts gusts 15-25 kts through 02Z, then light and
variable with locally gusty terrain driven winds overnight. S-SW
winds 10-20 kts gusts 20-30 kts after 15Z, then increasing to
20-30 kts gusts 30-40 kts after 18Z.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 17/00Z through Thursday 19/00Z...MVFR/IFR in
RA/SN from west to east and lasting through much of the period.
Periods of LIFR in +SN/BLSN over the higher terrain late Monday
through early Tuesday. S-SW winds 15-25 kts gusts 30-40 kts each
day, remaining elevated overnight.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 152320Z 1600/1706 18014G22KT P6SM SCT150
FM160200 16011KT P6SM SCT200
FM161600 17018G26KT P6SM SCT250
FM162000 19020G32KT P6SM BKN250
FM170400 19025G40KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
METAR KSLC 160154Z 17003KT 10SM FEW140 SCT250 09/M06 A2988 RMK AO2
SLP104 T00941056
METAR KSLC 160054Z 16008KT 10SM FEW140 BKN250 12/M06 A2988 RMK AO2
SLP100 T01171056
METAR KSLC 152354Z 18016G24KT 10SM FEW130 SCT160 BKN250 13/M05 A2990
RMK AO2 SLP106 T01281050 10133 20106 56015
KVEL 152333Z 1600/1624 21006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM160200 28005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM161800 19008G18KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KVEL 160153Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00501028
METAR KVEL 160053Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00721039
METAR KVEL 152353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00891039 10100 20050 57010
METAR KPUC 160153Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00391033
METAR KPUC 160053Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP177
T00561033
METAR KPUC 152353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00611033 10067 20050 56008
KCNY 152333Z 1600/1624 32006KT P6SM SCT120 OVC200
FM160300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT110 OVC200
FM161700 16008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM162000 20012G20KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KCNY 160153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00720011
METAR KCNY 160053Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00780017
METAR KCNY 152353Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01000006 10106 20056 58013
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2239 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions will prevail at KSLC overnight
through Monday afternoon with CIGS remaining above 15 kft. Elevated
and occasionally gusty south winds will persist through tonight,
although there is a 30% chance for a temporary wind shift to the
northwest during the 00-02Z timeframe. After 16Z Monday south winds
will strengthen with gusts near or above 30 kts Monday afternoon.
.REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
across the area through Monday afternoon with CIGS remaining above
15 kft. Winds will remain generally southerly through tonight, with
south winds strengthening and becoming gusty Monday morning. Gusts
in excess of 30 KTS can be expected at terminals along and south of
I-80 Monday afternoon.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 152320Z 1600/1624 24016G28KT P6SM SCT150
FM160200 22010KT P6SM SCT200
FM161600 23022G35KT P6SM FEW080 BKN200=
METAR KEVW 160153Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00171067 $
METAR KEVW 160053Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00331078 $
METAR KEVW 152353Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00561078 10067 20050 58013 $
KRKS 152327Z 1600/1624 25008KT P6SM BKN200
FM160700 19006KT P6SM SCT200
FM161900 20016G26KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KRKS 160154Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00281072
METAR KRKS 160054Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00501083
METAR KRKS 152354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP124
T00721089 10083 20028 58016
KRWL 152326Z 1600/1624 22020G32KT P6SM BKN250
FM160200 22012G20KT P6SM BKN200
FM161600 22020G32KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KRWL 160153Z AUTO 22015KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
21027/0124 SLP112 T00441061
METAR KRWL 160053Z AUTO 21016G28KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20036/2357 SLP117 T00501056
METAR KRWL 152353Z AUTO 20021G32KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20032/2301 SLP116 T00611056 10078 20061 58006
KLAR 152326Z 1600/1624 24015G23KT P6SM BKN150
FM160100 20010KT P6SM BKN200 WS020/25040KT
FM161700 22020G32KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KLAR 160153Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
21027/0110 SLP118 T00441122
METAR KLAR 160053Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP116
T00611133
METAR KLAR 152353Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
25027/2254 SLP102 T00721133 10106 20072 53001
KCYS 152326Z 1600/1624 25017G26KT P6SM BKN250
FM160100 27008KT P6SM BKN200
FM161600 19010KT P6SM BKN200
FM161900 19014G22KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCYS 160153Z 25010KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 26026/0056
SLP104 T00831111
METAR KCYS 160053Z 27018G27KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
25031/0001 SLP100 T00941133
METAR KCYS 152353Z 27021G33KT 10SM CLR 12/M15 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
28035/2338 SLP093 T01171150 10150 20094 55002
Riverton (KRIW) 02/16/26 02:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...245/004
22000 FT MSL...118/002
12800 FT MSL...218/007
12000 FT MSL...239/007
11200 FT MSL...214/004
11000 FT MSL...219/001
10000 FT MSL...224/004
10000 FT MSL...225/005
9000 FT MSL...249/003
9000 FT MSL...222/002
8100 FT MSL...187/002
7000 FT MSL...212/012
Cheyenne (KCYS) 02/16/26 02:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
32000 FT MSL...254/093
31000 FT MSL...255/092
30000 FT MSL...256/088
29000 FT MSL...257/085
28000 FT MSL...263/079
27000 FT MSL...265/075
26000 FT MSL...266/070
25000 FT MSL...265/066
24000 FT MSL...265/065
23000 FT MSL...264/064
22000 FT MSL...264/062
21000 FT MSL...262/059
20000 FT MSL...263/054
19000 FT MSL...267/053
18000 FT MSL...266/051
17000 FT MSL...266/050
16000 FT MSL...261/049
15000 FT MSL...260/044
14000 FT MSL...261/044
14000 FT MSL...262/043
13000 FT MSL...265/035
12000 FT MSL...262/034
11700 FT MSL...256/039
11000 FT MSL...254/037
10500 FT MSL...255/036
10000 FT MSL...259/041
9500 FT MSL...257/038
9000 FT MSL...257/043
8600 FT MSL...256/040
8000 FT MSL...255/039
7900 FT MSL...255/038
7400 FT MSL...256/036
7000 FT MSL...254/034
6700 FT MSL...254/031
6600 FT MSL...253/031
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2329 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 427 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
West of the Continental Divide...KJAC/KRKS/KPNA/KBPI Terminals
KJAC will see ceilings BKN050-080 through most of the forecast
period with occasional virga. These clouds frequently obscure
mountain tops across northwest Wyoming including the vicinity of
KJAC. Other terminals to generally see VFR conditions as mid/high-
level cloud cover tracks northeast through the state ahead of a
potent longwave trough along the West Coast. A light south wind
prevails overnight at KJAC and KRKS before slowly beginning to
increase at the very tail end of the forecast period. Surface
southerly winds increase to 12-25kts at all terminals, a tad less at
KJAC, between 18Z-21Z/Monday.
East of the Continental Divide...KCPR/KCOD/KRIW/KLND/KWRL Terminals
The primary hazard heading into Monday will be increasing west to
southwest wind at all terminals by early Monday afternoon. Current
gusty southwest surface wind at KCPR diminishes to 10-14kts
overnight before steadily ramping up to 20-35kts between 15Z-
18Z/Monday. KCOD to see 12G22kt west-southwest wind decrease
overnight before picking up again late Monday morning. Remaining
terminals to increase from the southwest 12-25kts between 19Z-
21Z/Monday.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZLC and ZDV for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2329 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 426 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions expected for the forecast period. Wind gusts will
ease over the High Plains overnight, but RWL will remain gusty,
and LAR is expected to develop some LLWS when the surface winds
die down.
Southwest winds gusting 30 to 40 knots will pick up again
Monday morning for RWL and LAR. Winds will shift to the south
for all High Plains terminals and begin gusting 15 to 25 knots
around midday.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 160235Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
T00901081
METAR KIBM 160215Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
T00781080
METAR KIBM 160155Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2987 RMK AO2
T00891080
KSNY 152326Z 1600/1624 28008KT P6SM BKN250
FM161700 18006KT P6SM SCT250
FM162000 17015G23KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KSNY 160153Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP124
T00721111 $
METAR KSNY 160053Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP125
T00781117 $
METAR KSNY 152353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01331100 10189 20128 56010 $
METAR KOGA 160235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2982 RMK AO2
T00861062
METAR KOGA 160215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2983 RMK AO2
T00801073
METAR KOGA 160155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2982 RMK AO2
T00801078
METAR KIML 160153Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01001028
METAR KIML 160053Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00941039
METAR KIML 152353Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01781044 10211 20150 56010
KMCK 152336Z 1600/1624 19012KT P6SM SCT250
FM160500 16007KT P6SM SCT250
FM161000 VRB03KT 6SM BR FEW250
FM162200 10006KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMCK 160153Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01060006
METAR KMCK 160053Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01331006
METAR KMCK 152353Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
20026/2325 SLP112 T01721011 10200 20106 56011
North Platte (KLNX) 02/16/26 02:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
20000 FT MSL...270/059
4700 FT MSL...199/012
3400 FT MSL...199/013
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2348 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 535 PM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period.
Winds will gradually subside this evening, falling to less than
15 knots for all areas by early Monday morning. Skies will
remain partly to mostly cloudy as high level clouds stream west
to east through the area. Tomorrow, winds will become light and
variable for the late morning before favoring more southeasterly
by late afternoon with speeds at or below 10 knots.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 152336Z 1600/1624 18012KT P6SM SCT250
FM160700 22008KT P6SM SCT250
FM160800 25006KT P6SM BKN250
FM161000 29007KT P6SM FEW250
FM161700 05005KT P6SM FEW250
FM162000 13008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 160153Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00890006
METAR KGLD 160053Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01110006
METAR KGLD 152353Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND
20028/2254 SLP098 T01560000 10178 20150 56018
KGCK 152320Z 1600/1624 19011KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 18018G26KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/20045KT
FM161100 22011KT P6SM SCT250
FM162000 19005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 160154Z 17010KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01000017
METAR KGCK 160054Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01170022
METAR KGCK 152354Z 17011KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
18026/2310 SLP126 T01560033 10178 20128 56015
METAR KLBL 160156Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01000011 $
METAR KLBL 160056Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01060011 $
METAR KLBL 152356Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01610011 10194 20106 58018 $
METAR KEHA 160235Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2994 RMK AO2
T01171039
METAR KEHA 160215Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2995 RMK AO2
T01031036
METAR KEHA 160155Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
T00731053
Goodland (KGLD) 02/16/26 02:36 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9200 FT MSL...210/034
9000 FT MSL...207/034
8000 FT MSL...206/040
7000 FT MSL...207/039
6100 FT MSL...195/061
6000 FT MSL...197/062
5300 FT MSL...197/065
5000 FT MSL...194/066
4800 FT MSL...191/062
4000 FT MSL...182/028
Dodge City (KDDC) 02/16/26 02:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9600 FT MSL...212/007
9000 FT MSL...265/030
8000 FT MSL...247/034
6000 FT MSL...212/029
3200 FT MSL...178/028
3000 FT MSL...169/024
3000 FT MSL...169/024
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0017 UTC Monday, February 16, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 436 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions forecast for the TAFs. Winds will be stronger off
the surface below 2kft AGL from 5-10z. However there is not
enough angular difference with the winds to qualify as LLWS. Fog
is forecast east of KMCK. However since the fog did not impact
the airport do not believe it will impact the airport tonight
either.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2209 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 408 PM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR expected through TAF pd. A strong 50 kt LLJ will promote LLWS
across the terminals through the overnight period. S/SW winds
5-15 kt expected through the period as well.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 152322Z 1600/1624 19016KT P6SM FEW250
FM160400 21014KT P6SM SCT250 WS015/23045KT
FM161000 23014KT P6SM SCT250=
METAR KGUY 160153Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01221056 $
METAR KGUY 160053Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01501039 $
METAR KGUY 152353Z AUTO 17011G23KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 PK WND
18026/2254 SLP112 T01831050 10206 20144 56020 $
KDHT 152322Z 1600/1624 21015KT P6SM FEW250
FM161700 22015G25KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 160153Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01171050 $
METAR KDHT 160053Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
20026/2358 SLP129 T01561056 $
METAR KDHT 152353Z AUTO 21016G25KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20032/2317 SLP120 T02001061 10217 20172 56019 $
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2325 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 523 PM CST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions are forecast to continue. Low level wind shear may
develop overnight at KGUY with winds upwards of 40-45 kts around
1-2k ft agl. Otherwise, winds will remain out of the south to
southwest around 10-15 kts with higher gusts. Gusts become more
frequent later in this TAF cycle upwards of 30 kts. High clouds
should continue to stream in over the region.
Muscha
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 152321Z 1600/1624 10006KT P6SM BKN200
FM162000 16010KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KFMN 160153Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP173 T01001017
METAR KFMN 160053Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166 T01221022
METAR KFMN 152353Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160 T01441033
10144 20078 55007
METAR KLVS 160153Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00781056 $
METAR KLVS 160053Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01061067 $
METAR KLVS 152353Z AUTO 22014G22KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21027/2311 SLP135 T01391039 10172 20128 56006 $
METAR KRTN 160153Z AUTO 23011G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M16 A3000 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25027/0131 SLP136 T01331161
METAR KRTN 160053Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01281133
METAR KRTN 152353Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
19034/2322 SLP116 T01441061 10189 20089 56018
METAR KCAO 160155Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00941056
METAR KCAO 160055Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01281056
METAR KCAO 152355Z AUTO 20015KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
19029/2257 SLP120 T01721072 10194 20150 56013
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2321 UTC Sunday, February 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 417 PM MST Sun Feb 15 2026
VFR conditions will continue to prevail through the TAF period.
Breezes will diminish this evening, giving way to light winds
overnight. High clouds will continue streaming in from the west,
with gradually lowering cloud bases. LLWS will likely develop
tonight after the boundary layer decouples in and around the high
terrain, impacting sites such as KAXX and KLVS. South to southwest
winds will strengthen tomorrow after 18Z, with the strongest wind
gusts (20 to 35 kts) from the east slopes of the central mountain
chain to the eastern plains.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 160600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2110 2225-01 2223-07 2441-19 2471-31 259346 752153 742061
BCE 2135-03 2451-15 2553-28 248642 740552 740863
LND 2531+00 2531-06 2543-19 2667-32 269946 750854 750260
RKS 2512 2527-07 2547-19 2569-31 259445 751853 752261
GJT 2224+03 2332-04 2545-17 2566-28 258642 269553 761462
FMN 2013+06 2330-01 2554-15 2564-26 257741 269051 269463
ABQ 2420+08 2424+02 2538-13 2651-24 266440 266851 266962
MBW 2537 2630-05 2643-19 2663-30 269444 761454 762061
DEN 2519+06 2632-01 2646-16 2668-27 268343 268653 770963
PUB 2623+08 2625+01 2553-14 2661-26 266942 267352 279563
ALS 2534+00 2550-15 2663-26 267441 268251 279463
TCC 2335 2426+10 2428+05 2441-13 2544-25 275240 285951 276461
BFF 3023 2617+02 2520-05 2644-19 2763-31 268944 771054 772061
GLD 2435 2532+09 2525+00 2752-16 2769-28 268243 278553 780163
GCK 2343+13 2623+10 2627+02 2649-14 2760-27 276642 277152 288863
GAG 2332+11 2533+10 2633+04 2749-14 2757-27 285941 286951 297862
AMA 2333 2430+11 2428+05 2543-13 2648-26 285340 285751 286462
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2008 2226-02 2233-08 2351-18 2476-30 249245 741754 742262
BCE 2145-02 2353-15 2466-27 239342 249951 730763
LND 2624-02 2620-06 2547-19 2579-31 259846 752255 751961
RKS 2613 2425-08 2451-18 2574-30 259345 752054 752561
GJT 2221+03 2230-04 2450-17 2460-29 259543 750652 751762
FMN 2318+04 2424-01 2452-15 2567-26 258541 259351 259662
ABQ 2420+07 2431+03 2544-13 2655-23 257040 257251 257362
MBW 2639 2541-06 2650-18 2671-29 269245 761554 761860
DEN 2915+04 2632+00 2641-15 2651-28 268642 760152 761263
PUB 2736+07 2736+01 2654-14 2665-24 268041 268651 269363
ALS 2531+01 2556-14 2667-25 258441 259051 259363
TCC 2531 2528+11 2630+05 2628-12 2745-23 265440 265851 276362
BFF 2926 2831+01 2732-05 2649-19 2771-30 279744 771953 762160
GLD 3521 2827+07 2629+00 2644-15 2667-27 278142 279752 770663
GCK 2826+16 2628+09 2534+02 2651-14 2755-26 277641 288851 279263
GAG 2534+13 2530+11 2532+04 2547-13 2749-25 286741 287551 287962
AMA 2530 2523+11 2426+05 2638-12 2742-23 285741 276251 276862
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1815 1834+00 2047-08 2257-19 2277-32 721345 722054 731760
BCE 2044-08 2276-17 2290-28 239343 239152 239959
LND 2129-01 2341-07 2350-18 2375-30 239844 740854 730763
RKS 2033 2336-06 2356-19 2376-29 239744 730454 730963
GJT 2028+03 2235-05 2245-16 2376-27 239142 730053 730261
FMN 2022+05 2245-02 2457-16 2373-26 248840 730051 741361
ABQ 2127+08 2442+01 2457-14 2467-23 248339 258950 750762
MBW 2227 2342-04 2457-17 2567-28 247643 258853 249463
DEN 2010+07 2323+00 2348-15 2569-27 247741 248252 740562
PUB 2123+08 2331+01 2460-14 2466-25 248440 248251 750062
ALS 2441+01 2459-15 2468-25 248840 249551 750862
TCC 2123 2428+09 2444+06 2454-12 2459-25 257239 267849 268261
BFF 1824 2128+03 2430-04 2560-16 2574-28 258042 248452 750263
GLD 1519 2230+08 2534+02 2454-14 2566-26 258441 258051 259463
GCK 1817+14 2328+11 2436+05 2549-13 2661-26 257540 267350 268462
GAG 2327+15 2427+12 2429+06 2642-12 2652-25 256840 266549 277663
AMA 2023 2329+12 2431+06 2544-12 2557-25 256439 276349 266962
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