537  
NZUS99 KBOU 192111  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1505 MDT THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 192056Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 29/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02891089  
58021 $  
METAR KFNL 191956Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 28/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP168 T02831100  
$  
METAR KFNL 191856Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP172 T02721094  
$  
 
METAR KGXY 192056Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T02941106 58023 $  
METAR KGXY 191956Z AUTO 15009G14KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T02941106 $  
METAR KGXY 191856Z AUTO 16012G16KT 10SM CLR 28/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T02831117 $  
 
METAR KLMO 192055Z AUTO 33010G15KT 210V360 10SM CLR 29/M09 A3017 RMK AO2  
T02941089  
METAR KLMO 192035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 T02851107  
METAR KLMO 192015Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 T02861109  
 
METAR KBDU 192055Z AUTO 31011G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M05 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 192035Z AUTO 30013G27KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 192015Z AUTO 28017G26KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3020 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 192055Z AUTO 27014KT 9SM CLR 30/M10 A3015 RMK AO2 T02961099  
$  
METAR KEIK 192035Z AUTO 26014G20KT 9SM CLR 30/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 T02971095  
$  
METAR KEIK 192015Z AUTO 33008KT 8SM CLR 29/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 T02911114  
$  
 
KBJC 192050Z 1921/2018 33015G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM200100 30010KT P6SM SKC  
FM200500 25010KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KBJC 192045Z 34010G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M09 A3022  
METAR KBJC 191945Z 25015G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M08 A3023  
METAR KBJC 191845Z 26010KT 10SM CLR 28/M10 A3025  
 
KDEN 192055Z 1921/2024 32011G18KT P6SM FEW220  
FM200100 30009KT P6SM SKC  
FM200500 22007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM201400 22006KT P6SM FEW220  
FM202000 01007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDEN 192053Z 20005KT 10SM FEW220 28/M12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T02781117 58021  
METAR KDEN 191953Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW220 27/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T02671117  
METAR KDEN 191853Z 00000KT 10SM FEW220 26/M13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T02561128  
 
KBKF 191700Z 1917/2023 VRB06KT 9999 FEW140 FEW220 QNH3026INS  
TX25/1922Z TN08/2013Z  
METAR KBKF 192058Z 29013KT 10SM FEW220 29/M17 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP144  
T02891172 57021  
METAR KBKF 191958Z 27014G19KT 10SM FEW220 28/M15 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP155  
T02821151  
METAR KBKF 191858Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW220 27/M16 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP165  
T02711158  
 
KAPA 192018Z 1920/2018 31012KT P6SM FEW220  
FM192200 34011G18KT P6SM FEW220  
FM200200 33009KT P6SM SKC  
FM200500 20007KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KAPA 192053Z 31014G19KT 10SM FEW220 28/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T02831094 57020  
METAR KAPA 191953Z 32010G21KT 290V350 10SM FEW220 27/M11 A3023 RMK  
AO2 SLP173 T02721111  
METAR KAPA 191853Z 26013G18KT 10SM FEW220 27/M12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T02671117  
 
METAR KMNH 192055Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 25/M12 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 192035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M14 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 192015Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 25/M13 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 192055Z AUTO 26015G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 192035Z AUTO VRB04G13KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 192015Z AUTO 24003G10KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 192055Z AUTO 31015G19KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 192035Z AUTO 29016G22KT 10SM CLR 30/M07 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 192015Z AUTO 29007G16KT 10SM CLR 30/M08 A3010 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 192053Z AUTO 33012G22KT 10SM CLR 29/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T02891089 58027  
METAR KAKO 191953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02671083  
METAR KAKO 191853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02561072  
 
METAR KLIC 192055Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02721144  
58023  
METAR KLIC 191955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02611161  
METAR KLIC 191855Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 26/M15 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T02611150  
 
METAR KHEQ 192055Z AUTO 30004G09KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 192035Z AUTO 31011KT 259V329 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 192015Z AUTO 31009G14KT 299V009 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3011 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 192059Z AUTO 25004G14KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 192039Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 192019Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 192055Z AUTO 30008G16KT 10SM CLR 30/M10 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 192035Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 30/M09 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 192015Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 30/M10 A3011 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 192053Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02831089 58020  
METAR KITR 191953Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T02781078  
METAR KITR 191853Z AUTO 32009G14KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T02671083  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/19/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 07:04:42 MDT / 19:11:09 MDT  
DENVER - 07:04:18 MDT / 19:10:42 MDT  
STERLING - 06:57:17 MDT / 19:03:44 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 03/19/26 20:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10000 FT MSL...281/019  
9900 FT MSL...299/013  
9000 FT MSL...303/011  
8900 FT MSL...303/010  
8000 FT MSL...301/009  
8000 FT MSL...298/009  
7200 FT MSL...295/008  
7000 FT MSL...323/008  
6600 FT MSL...306/007  
6000 FT MSL...291/007  
5900 FT MSL...328/007  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2058 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1157 AM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD, WITH MOSTLY  
CLEAR SKIES AND ONLY FEW CIRRUS CLOUDS. WINDS ARE LIGHT SOUTHERLY  
AND EVEN TRYING TO TRANSITION TO VRB THROUGH 20Z. AFTER THAT, IT'S  
A WASH (EQUAL CHANCES) AT KDEN OF WHETHER WE STAY VRB, GO  
WESTERLY (DUE TO MIXING), OR LIGHT NORTH/NORTHEAST DIURNAL  
UPSLOPE. KBJC WILL HAVE A HIGHER (70% CHANCE) OF BECOMING W-NW  
WITH GUSTS TO 20-25 KTS.  
FOR TONIGHT, IT LOOKS LIKE A SLOWER TRANSITION ONCE AGAIN TO  
NORMAL SOUTHWEST WINDS 04Z-06Z. THEN, WE'LL LIKELY SEE VRB WINDS  
FOR A COUPLE HOURS 17Z-20Z FRIDAY, BEFORE A MORE NORTHERLY BUT  
STILL LIGHT DIURNAL WIND DEVELOPS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 192055Z AUTO 20006G17KT 170V240 10SM CLR 17/M15 A3065 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 192035Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 17/M15 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 192015Z AUTO 16009G15KT 130V190 10SM CLR 15/M15 A3067 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 192055Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 27/M19 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02681187 57022  
METAR KAFF 191955Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 26/M19 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02621191  
SPECI KAFF 191918Z AUTO 21012G14KT 10SM CLR 26/M23 A3029 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
17 SLP162  
 
KCOS 191720Z 1918/2018 17009KT P6SM FEW200  
FM200300 35007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 192054Z 16007G16KT 10SM FEW010 FEW250 26/M13 A3025 RMK AO2  
SLP162 FU FEW010 SW T02611128 58022  
METAR KCOS 191954Z 15008G14KT 10SM SCT250 26/M13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T02561128  
METAR KCOS 191854Z 16009G16KT 110V190 10SM FEW250 26/M13 A3031 RMK AO2  
SLP180 T02561133  
 
METAR KFLY 192055Z AUTO 17009G16KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 T02611082  
METAR KFLY 192035Z AUTO 19006G14KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 T02561090  
METAR KFLY 192015Z AUTO 23009G14KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 T02601088  
 
KFCS 192000Z 1920/2102 15009KT 9999 SKC QNH3027INS  
BECMG 2003/2004 31009KT 9999 SKC QNH3028INS  
BECMG 2015/2016 15009KT 9999 SKC QNH3019INS  
BECMG 2101/2102 27009KT 9999 SKC QNH3021INS TX28/1920Z  
TN09/2010Z  
METAR KFCS 192055Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 28/M18 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T02751182 57022 $  
SPECI KFCS 192005Z AUTO 14011G16KT 10SM CLR 28/M18 A3024 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
1959 SLP178 $  
METAR KFCS 191955Z AUTO 10009G15KT 10SM CLR 27/M18 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T02741183 $  
 
KPUB 191720Z 1918/2018 11008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM200300 32006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 192053Z 10011G21KT 10SM CLR 30/M12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T03001122 58028  
METAR KPUB 191953Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/M13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP173 T02891128  
METAR KPUB 191853Z 09008KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP180 T02831089  
 
METAR KVTP 192055Z AUTO 25011G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M16 A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 192035Z AUTO 24011G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M15 A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 192015Z AUTO 25014G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M16 A3068 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 192054Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 29/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T02941122 56031  
METAR KTAD 191954Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 28/M13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T02781133  
METAR KTAD 191854Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 27/M13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T02721128  
 
METAR KLHX 192053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02831078 58028  
METAR KLHX 191953Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T02721078  
METAR KLHX 191853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T02671067  
 
METAR KLAA 192053Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T03061078 58024 $  
METAR KLAA 191953Z AUTO VRB05G14KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T03061072 $  
METAR KLAA 191853Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND  
03028/1825 SLP178 T03001061  
 
METAR KSPD 192056Z AUTO 35007G19KT 30/M01 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP163 T03001011  
58023  
METAR KSPD 191956Z AUTO 34005G18KT 29/M02 A3019 RMK AO1 SLP172 T02941017  
METAR KSPD 191856Z AUTO 31007G18KT 29/M02 A3022 RMK AO1 SLP182 T02891017  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/19/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:53:33 MDT / 18:59:56 MDT  
PUEBLO - 07:02:58 MDT / 19:09:18 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:54:57 MDT / 19:01:18 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 03/19/26 20:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...262/015  
11000 FT MSL...259/016  
9000 FT MSL...174/010  
8600 FT MSL...180/011  
8000 FT MSL...167/011  
7800 FT MSL...165/010  
7100 FT MSL...158/010  
7000 FT MSL...155/010  
6400 FT MSL...144/011  
6000 FT MSL...152/010  
5900 FT MSL...145/011  
5700 FT MSL...141/010  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1937 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1113 AM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS AND DRY WEATHER ALONG WITH LIGHT AND DIURNALLY  
DRIVEN WINDS ARE ANTICIPATED AT ALL SITES THIS FORECAST PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 192053Z AUTO 29012G24KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27027/2040 SLP230 T02501089 56022  
METAR KCAG 191953Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T02501072  
METAR KCAG 191853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP246 T02221050  
 
METAR KHDN 192056Z AUTO 29013G20KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T02391078 58024 $  
METAR KHDN 191956Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02221067 $  
METAR KHDN 191856Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02061072 $  
 
METAR KSBS 192055Z AUTO 28012G20KT 250V320 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3036 RMK  
AO1 T02221087  
METAR KSBS 192035Z AUTO 27014G22KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3037 RMK AO1 T02201083  
METAR KSBS 192015Z AUTO 29009G14KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3038 RMK AO1  
T02161083  
 
METAR KC07 192055Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 192035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3062 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 192015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3062 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 192055Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3043 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 192035Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3044 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 192015Z AUTO 24011G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3045 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 192053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/M08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02501083  
56021 $  
METAR KEEO 191953Z AUTO 30011G17KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T02441083 $  
METAR KEEO 191853Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T02331061 $  
 
METAR K20V 192055Z AUTO 25008KT 214V304 10SM CLR 23/M08 A3039 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K20V 192035Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 192015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3041 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 192055Z AUTO 27007G14KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3047 RMK AO2 T01961068  
METAR KGNB 192035Z AUTO 28011G18KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3048 RMK AO2 T02001063  
METAR KGNB 192015Z AUTO 24010G22KT 230V310 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3050 RMK AO2  
T01901065  
 
METAR K0CO 192055Z AUTO 31026G34KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 192035Z AUTO 32024G38KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 192015Z AUTO 30030G37KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3066 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 192056Z AUTO 30005G23KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 192036Z AUTO 30008G21KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 192016Z AUTO 29007G23KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3060 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 191726Z 1918/2018 10009KT P6SM SKC  
FM192000 30009G15KT P6SM SKC  
FM200200 36005KT P6SM SKC  
FM200500 10010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 192053Z 26007KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP201 T02671072  
58028  
METAR KGJT 191953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP219 T02391072  
METAR KGJT 191853Z 22005KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP230 T02171061  
 
KRIL 191726Z 1918/2018 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM191900 27010G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM200100 27005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 192053Z AUTO 26014G18KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T02611067 58035  
METAR KRIL 191953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T02281056  
METAR KRIL 191853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T02061056  
 
METAR K5SM 192055Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 192035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M12 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 192015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3067 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 191726Z 1918/2018 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM191900 26007KT P6SM SKC  
FM192100 26012G24KT P6SM SKC  
FM200100 10007KT P6SM SKC  
FM200600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 192056Z 22013G21KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T02391094 56031 $  
METAR KEGE 191956Z 27007KT 230V300 10SM CLR 23/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T02281078 $  
METAR KEGE 191856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP259 T02001067  
$  
 
KASE 191726Z 1918/2018 34010G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM200200 21008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 192053Z 34010G17KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T02171089 58019  
METAR KASE 191953Z 35012G20KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T02061094  
METAR KASE 191853Z 34012G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02001117  
 
METAR KLXV 192053Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M14 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01561139 58009  
METAR KLXV 191953Z AUTO 32015G23KT 280V350 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3060 RMK  
AO2 SLP226 T01561122  
METAR KLXV 191853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP232 T01501100  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/19/2026  
RANGELY - 07:19:33 MDT / 19:25:59 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:18:41 MDT / 19:25:03 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:11:43 MDT / 19:18:10 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/19/26 20:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...298/026  
16000 FT MSL...291/029  
15000 FT MSL...296/029  
14400 FT MSL...301/037  
14000 FT MSL...283/025  
13000 FT MSL...265/021  
12400 FT MSL...302/021  
12000 FT MSL...254/019  
11000 FT MSL...253/016  
10400 FT MSL...262/013  
10200 FT MSL...238/003  
10100 FT MSL...261/011  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1906 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1230 PM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. AFTERNOON GUSTS  
OF 15-25 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED AT MOST TERMINALS. WINDS WILL OTHERWISE  
BE LIGHT AND FOLLOW THE TYPICAL TERRAIN-DRIVIEN FLOWS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 192055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 T02771093  
METAR KAJZ 192035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 T02731092  
METAR KAJZ 192015Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 T02611091  
 
KMTJ 191726Z 1918/2018 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250  
FM191900 33007KT P6SM SKC  
FM200200 15009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 192053Z AUTO 03007KT 350V060 10SM CLR 26/M10 A3034 RMK AO2  
SLP214 T02611100 58027  
METAR KMTJ 191953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T02501111  
METAR KMTJ 191853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02281083  
 
METAR KGUC 192056Z AUTO 24011G16KT 190V270 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3043 RMK  
AO2 SLP258 T02221089 58033 $  
METAR KGUC 191956Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T02001089 $  
METAR KGUC 191856Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP294  
T01671083 $  
 
METAR K7BM 192055Z AUTO 22011G17KT 190V270 10SM CLR 18/M15 A3054 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 192035Z AUTO 26008G21KT 220V290 10SM CLR 18/M16 A3055 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 192015Z AUTO 33004G16KT 10SM CLR 18/M16 A3056 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 192055Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 23/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 T02281131  
METAR KAEJ 192035Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 22/M13 A3042 RMK AO2 T02241128  
METAR KAEJ 192015Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 21/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 T02111131  
 
METAR KANK 192055Z AUTO 22017KT 10SM CLR 24/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 T02381110  
58023 $  
METAR KANK 192035Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 23/M11 A3037 RMK AO2 T02321114  
$  
METAR KANK 192015Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 23/M12 A3037 RMK AO2 T02301116  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 192055Z AUTO 29025G32KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3079 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 192035Z AUTO 26020G30KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3080 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 192015Z AUTO 28018G28KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3081 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 192055Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 T02591080  
METAR KAIB 192035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 T02611076  
METAR KAIB 192015Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 25/M08 A3041 RMK AO2  
T02541083  
 
KTEX 191726Z 1918/2018 27006KT P6SM SKC  
FM192100 28010G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM200100 14006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KTEX 192055Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3057 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 192035Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3057 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 192015Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 192055Z AUTO 30012G21KT 10SM CLR 23/M13 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 192035Z AUTO 28010G19KT 10SM CLR 23/M14 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 192015Z AUTO 27016G23KT 10SM CLR 23/M14 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 192053Z AUTO 29011G19KT 10SM CLR 27/M13 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02671128 58019  
METAR KCEZ 191953Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T02611072  
METAR KCEZ 191853Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T02441072  
 
KDRO 191726Z 1918/2018 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM192000 27010G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM200200 33007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDRO 192053Z AUTO 21011G20KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T02611067 58023  
METAR KDRO 191953Z AUTO 23007KT 190V280 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3041 RMK AO2  
SLP245 T02561106  
METAR KDRO 191853Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 23/M10 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T02281100  
 
METAR KPSO 192055Z AUTO 22010G16KT 10SM CLR 24/M13 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 192035Z AUTO 24011G15KT 210V280 10SM CLR 24/M13 A3045 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 192015Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 23/M14 A3046 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 192055Z AUTO 21006G16KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3076 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 192035Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3077 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 192015Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A3078 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 191720Z 1918/2018 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200  
FM192200 34010KT P6SM FEW200  
FM200300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KALS 192052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T02281133 58025 $  
METAR KALS 191952Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 22/M13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T02221128 $  
METAR KALS 191852Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/M12 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T01941122 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/19/2026  
VAIL - 07:09:53 MDT / 19:16:17 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:15:59 MDT / 19:22:17 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 07:07:59 MDT / 19:14:18 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/19/26 20:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...298/026  
16000 FT MSL...291/029  
15000 FT MSL...296/029  
14400 FT MSL...301/037  
14000 FT MSL...283/025  
13000 FT MSL...265/021  
12400 FT MSL...302/021  
12000 FT MSL...254/019  
11000 FT MSL...253/016  
10400 FT MSL...262/013  
10200 FT MSL...238/003  
10100 FT MSL...261/011  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1906 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1230 PM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. AFTERNOON GUSTS  
OF 15-25 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED AT MOST TERMINALS. WINDS WILL OTHERWISE  
BE LIGHT AND FOLLOW THE TYPICAL TERRAIN-DRIVIEN FLOWS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 191720Z 1918/2018 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPGA 192053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T02611094 58028 $  
METAR KPGA 191953Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T02391089 $  
METAR KPGA 191853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T02221083 $  
 
METAR KRQE 192053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/M23 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T02781228 58018 $  
METAR KRQE 191953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/M16 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T02671156 $  
METAR KRQE 191853Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 26/M15 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T02561150 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2037 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION...THURSDAY 19/18Z THROUGH FRIDAY 20/18Z  
VFR  
CONDITIONS, NO PRECIPITATION EXPECTED. WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE  
5-10KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN, ESPECIALLY  
AT KSEZ WITH WINDS NE 10-15KTS BETWEEN 03Z-15Z.  
OUTLOOK...FRIDAY 20/18Z THROUGH SUNDAY 22/18Z...VFR CONDITIONS, NO  
PRECIPITATION EXPECTED. DAYTIME WINDS SW-W 5-15KTS FRIDAY, SW  
15-25KTS SATURDAY. LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 192042Z 1921/2024 33006KT P6SM SKC  
FM200300 15005KT P6SM SKC  
FM201900 30006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 192054Z 35007KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02561033  
58008  
METAR KSLC 191954Z 34009KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP222 T02560033  
METAR KSLC 191854Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T02610006  
 
KVEL 191726Z 1918/2018 27006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM200200 01005KT P6SM SKC  
FM200500 34007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KVEL 192053Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T02331078 58024  
METAR KVEL 191953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T02171072  
METAR KVEL 191853Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T02001072  
 
METAR KPUC 192053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T02501072 58019  
METAR KPUC 191953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T02391078  
METAR KPUC 191853Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T02221083  
 
KCNY 191726Z 1918/2018 13005KT P6SM SKC  
FM192000 29007KT P6SM SKC  
FM200100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCNY 192053Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T02671067 58027  
METAR KCNY 191953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T02501061  
METAR KCNY 191853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T02281067  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1725 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL  
THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY, STABLE CONDITIONS WITH CLEAR SKIES AND  
LIGHT DIURNALLY DRIVEN WINDS WILL CONTINUE.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST  
FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY, STABLE CONDITIONS  
WITH CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT DIURNALLY DRIVEN WINDS WILL CONTINUE.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 191720Z 1918/2018 26015G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM200300 20006KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 192053Z AUTO 25015G28KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3042 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26029/2039 SLP228 T02061067 58007  
METAR KEVW 191953Z AUTO 28018G28KT 10SM 21/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25028/1943 SLP233 T02061061  
METAR KEVW 191853Z AUTO 25018G23KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28029/1818 SLP235 T02001056 $  
 
KRKS 191728Z 1918/2018 26014G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM192000 27020G30KT P6SM SKC  
FM200100 28014KT P6SM SKC  
FM200500 25007KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KRKS 192054Z AUTO 29022G32KT 10SM CLR 23/M10 A3033 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26037/2044 SLP204 T02281100 58018  
METAR KRKS 191954Z AUTO 28015G31KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27035/1943 SLP214 T02221078  
METAR KRKS 191854Z AUTO 26020G27KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25027/1853 SLP225 T02111083  
 
KRWL 191728Z 1918/2018 25025G35KT P6SM FEW250  
FM192000 26030G40KT P6SM FEW250  
FM200200 25010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM201600 25015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KRWL 192053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02221094  
58015  
METAR KRWL 191953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP189 T02221083  
METAR KRWL 191853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP197 T02111072  
 
KLAR 191728Z 1918/2018 27018G23KT P6SM SKC  
FM192000 28023G32KT P6SM SKC  
FM200200 26011KT P6SM FEW250  
FM201600 28015G24KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KLAR 192053Z AUTO 28019G31KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 29036/2022 SLP162 T02221106 56013  
METAR KLAR 191953Z AUTO 28023G29KT 10SM CLR 23/M10 A3031 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 29036/1919 SLP163 T02281100  
METAR KLAR 191853Z AUTO 28019G32KT 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3032 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28032/1812 SLP172 T02111111  
 
KCYS 191728Z 1918/2018 29020G33KT P6SM SKC  
FM192000 29024G35KT P6SM SKC  
FM200300 29010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM201600 30013G20KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCYS 192053Z 29016G28KT 10SM CLR 26/M12 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND  
28036/2000 SLP147 T02561122 58018  
METAR KCYS 191953Z 28025G33KT 10SM CLR 25/M10 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27037/1941 SLP152 T02501100  
METAR KCYS 191853Z 30017G24KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND  
30031/1820 SLP160 T02391078  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 03/19/26 20:52 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...205/009  
26000 FT MSL...002/033  
20000 FT MSL...300/048  
19000 FT MSL...308/046  
17000 FT MSL...301/043  
16000 FT MSL...301/048  
15000 FT MSL...305/044  
14000 FT MSL...300/042  
13600 FT MSL...298/040  
13000 FT MSL...292/035  
12000 FT MSL...296/031  
11200 FT MSL...292/028  
11000 FT MSL...291/028  
10100 FT MSL...286/025  
10000 FT MSL...286/025  
9000 FT MSL...286/021  
9000 FT MSL...284/024  
8100 FT MSL...281/022  
8000 FT MSL...292/019  
7400 FT MSL...280/021  
7000 FT MSL...289/020  
6700 FT MSL...280/023  
6200 FT MSL...272/009  
6000 FT MSL...273/009  
6000 FT MSL...263/008  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 03/19/26 20:53 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...275/013  
17000 FT MSL...283/016  
16000 FT MSL...303/033  
15000 FT MSL...300/032  
14000 FT MSL...286/027  
14000 FT MSL...286/026  
13000 FT MSL...286/027  
12000 FT MSL...290/029  
11700 FT MSL...286/026  
11000 FT MSL...285/027  
10500 FT MSL...284/027  
10000 FT MSL...285/028  
9500 FT MSL...282/028  
9000 FT MSL...281/030  
8600 FT MSL...282/029  
8000 FT MSL...282/030  
7900 FT MSL...280/030  
7400 FT MSL...279/030  
7000 FT MSL...285/030  
6700 FT MSL...285/029  
6600 FT MSL...285/029  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1801 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1129 AM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE PERIOD AS HIGH PRESSURE  
DOMINATES THE REGION. THE MAIN AVIATION CONCERN CONTINUES TO BE  
WIND, WITH MOST TERMINALS SEEING GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON HOURS. WIND WILL DECREASE AFTER SUNSET. OTHER THAN A HIGH,  
BROKEN CLOUD DECK MOVING IN EAST OF THE DIVIDE THIS EVENING,  
SKIES WILL REMAIN MOSTLY CLEAR.  
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 1745 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1131 AM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT ALL TERMINALS TODAY. SOME GUSTY  
CONDITIONS ARE OCCURRING AT KRWL, KLAR, AND KCYS WHERE GUSTS TO  
30 TO 35 KNOTS OUT OF THE WEST/NORTHWEST ARE POSSIBLE UNTIL 00Z  
THIS EVENING. FOR WEST NEBRASKA TERMINALS WINDS OUT OF THE  
NORTHWEST AND GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE UNTIL 00Z WHEN  
THEY FALL TO AROUND 10 KNOTS.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 192055Z AUTO 33014G24KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A3012 RMK AO2  
T02901065  
METAR KIBM 192035Z AUTO 31013G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3013 RMK AO2  
T02831067  
METAR KIBM 192015Z AUTO 31017G22KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3015 RMK AO2  
T02871067  
 
KSNY 191728Z 1918/2018 33013KT P6SM FEW250  
FM192000 32015G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM200000 31010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KSNY 192053Z AUTO 32007G25KT 270V360 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3008 RMK AO2  
SLP145 T02831094 58027  
METAR KSNY 191953Z AUTO 30013G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02781078  
METAR KSNY 191853Z AUTO 32009G18KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T02611083  
 
METAR KOGA 192055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3004 RMK AO2  
T02831046  
METAR KOGA 192035Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3005 RMK AO2  
T02811047  
METAR KOGA 192015Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3007 RMK AO2  
T02821050  
 
METAR KIML 192053Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02941072 56025  
METAR KIML 191953Z AUTO 29007KT 240V330 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3008 RMK AO2  
SLP168 T02891067  
METAR KIML 191853Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T02721044  
 
KMCK 191950Z 1920/2018 26008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 192053Z AUTO 25009G19KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T03061039 58031  
METAR KMCK 191953Z AUTO 21008G16KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02941017  
METAR KMCK 191853Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T02781017  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 03/19/26 21:01 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
13000 FT MSL...303/029  
12000 FT MSL...304/026  
11000 FT MSL...276/017  
10000 FT MSL...271/013  
9000 FT MSL...256/014  
8500 FT MSL...253/015  
8000 FT MSL...244/015  
7400 FT MSL...235/014  
7000 FT MSL...244/014  
6300 FT MSL...252/013  
6000 FT MSL...244/013  
5400 FT MSL...249/013  
5000 FT MSL...234/015  
4700 FT MSL...249/011  
4100 FT MSL...255/010  
4000 FT MSL...238/013  
3600 FT MSL...231/014  
3400 FT MSL...233/014  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2007 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1220 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH TOMORROW  
AFTERNOON ACROSS ALL OF WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA.  
WINDS REMAIN WESTERLY THIS AFTERNOON, WITH GUSTS OF 20 TO 25KTS  
POSSIBLE WEST OF HWY 83. WINDS THEN BECOME LIGHT FROM THE  
NORTHWEST TONIGHT, AT 5 TO 10KTS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 191950Z 1920/2018 30010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGLD 192053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 29/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T02941083 58025  
METAR KGLD 191953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T02891072  
METAR KGLD 191853Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T02671072  
 
KGCK 191722Z 1918/2018 08007KT P6SM FEW240  
FM201700 34012KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 192054Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 30/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP158 6////  
T03001044 58021  
METAR KGCK 191954Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T03001033  
METAR KGCK 191854Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02941028  
 
METAR KLBL 192056Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM 32/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T03221050 58022 $  
METAR KLBL 191956Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM 31/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T03111044 $  
METAR KLBL 191856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM 30/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T03001033 $  
 
METAR KEHA 192055Z AUTO 33011G15KT 10SM CLR 31/M10 A3016 RMK AO2  
T03131105  
METAR KEHA 192035Z AUTO 32013G19KT 10SM CLR 31/M10 A3016 RMK AO2  
T03131098  
METAR KEHA 192015Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 31/M10 A3017 RMK AO2  
T03121097  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 03/19/26 20:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...304/020  
11000 FT MSL...283/014  
10000 FT MSL...303/011  
9100 FT MSL...295/011  
9000 FT MSL...284/010  
8100 FT MSL...282/009  
8000 FT MSL...279/009  
7000 FT MSL...271/010  
7000 FT MSL...274/010  
6100 FT MSL...270/010  
6000 FT MSL...270/009  
5300 FT MSL...268/009  
5000 FT MSL...272/009  
4700 FT MSL...265/008  
4200 FT MSL...280/007  
4000 FT MSL...277/007  
4000 FT MSL...284/008  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 03/19/26 20:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...333/004  
11500 FT MSL...334/004  
10000 FT MSL...296/004  
9600 FT MSL...267/003  
9000 FT MSL...246/005  
8100 FT MSL...198/007  
8000 FT MSL...213/005  
7000 FT MSL...183/005  
6900 FT MSL...183/005  
6000 FT MSL...182/006  
5900 FT MSL...179/006  
5100 FT MSL...176/003  
5000 FT MSL...180/004  
4300 FT MSL...171/003  
4000 FT MSL...191/003  
3800 FT MSL...168/003  
3200 FT MSL...176/002  
3000 FT MSL...203/004  
3000 FT MSL...203/004  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1940 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1035 AM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL RULE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD AT BOTH  
TERMINALS. ASIDE FROM TRANSIENT WISPS OF CIRRUS AT OR ABOVE  
~20,000 FT AGL, CLEAR SKIES WILL OTHERWISE PREVAIL. LIGHT (7-14  
KNOT) W TO NW WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE 18Z TAF PERIOD.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1759 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1223 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2026  
A WEAK FRONT WILL PASS ACROSS THE TAF SITES BY 12-17Z.  
AHEAD OF THE FRONT, WINDS WILL SHIFT FROM THE NORTHEAST TO THE  
SOUTHWEST AND THEN BACK TO THE NORTH AS THE FRONT PASSES.  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 191726Z 1918/2018 02012KT P6SM SKC  
FM200000 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM201200 30008KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 192053Z AUTO 34012G17KT CLR 32/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T03221089 58022  
METAR KGUY 191953Z AUTO 03007KT CLR 32/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T03171072  
METAR KGUY 191853Z AUTO 02009G17KT CLR 31/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T03111067  
 
KDHT 191726Z 1918/2018 02012KT P6SM SKC  
FM200000 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM200900 30008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 192053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP166 T03111094  
58021  
METAR KDHT 191953Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 31/M09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T03061089  
METAR KDHT 191853Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 30/M08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T03001083  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1755 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1248 PM CDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. MOSTLY CLEAR  
SKIES ARE EXPECTED ALONG WITH VARIABLE WINDS AROUND 10-15 KTS OR  
LESS.  
MUSCHA  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 191720Z 1918/2018 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM192100 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM200200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 192053Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP232 T02781089  
58026  
METAR KFMN 191953Z 10SM CLR 24/M09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP252 T02441094  
METAR KFMN 191853Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP259 T02221089  
 
METAR KLVS 192053Z AUTO 17009G19KT 10SM CLR 28/M16 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T02781156 58024  
METAR KLVS 191953Z AUTO 12012G19KT 10SM CLR 27/M16 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T02671156  
METAR KLVS 191853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/M17 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T02561172  
 
METAR KRTN 192053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/M16 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T02671161 58025  
METAR KRTN 191953Z AUTO 20009G22KT 10SM CLR 27/M15 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T02721150  
METAR KRTN 191853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/M15 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP211 T02501150  
 
METAR KCAO 192055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T02891111 58023  
METAR KCAO 191955Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/M10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02891100  
METAR KCAO 191855Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T02671100  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1930 UTC THURSDAY, MARCH 19, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1201 PM MDT THU MAR 19 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO PREVAIL THROUGH  
THE TAF PERIOD. RECORD HEAT WILL LIKELY RESULT IN HIGHER DENSITY  
ALTITUDE READINGS THAN NORMAL FOR LATE MARCH.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 191200Z  
VALID 191800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2613+12 2717+05 2828-10 2847-21 286338 277147 276459  
BCE 2617+10 2833-08 2836-21 284237 283847 273159  
LND 2726+11 2933+05 2940-10 2936-23 286639 298248 298860  
RKS 2724 2831+04 2939-10 2944-22 296038 297447 297059  
GJT 2607+12 2913+06 3034-09 3044-21 295137 305147 304959  
FMN 3212+14 3115+09 3233-07 3139-20 314437 324347 323859  
ABQ 0111+15 3410+10 3431-07 3337-20 344337 344447 344460  
MBW 2837 2934+04 3047-11 3052-22 306538 307548 308259  
DEN 3212+13 3312+05 3138-10 3153-21 316138 316547 327959  
PUB 3606+13 2806+06 3235-09 3249-21 326037 326447 337460  
ALS 3111+07 3234-08 3243-20 325237 325847 336060  
TCC 0617 9900+15 3205+07 3428-09 3542-21 355637 356248 356759  
BFF 3118 3020+10 3034+03 3148-12 3161-22 316738 317148 318159  
GLD 3313 3417+11 3128+05 3346-11 3355-22 325637 326547 327059  
GCK 9900+18 3412+11 3230+05 3447-11 3341-21 334637 334948 336559  
GAG 3410+20 3312+12 3331+04 3543-11 3439-21 334138 334648 345859  
AMA 0315 2806+14 3012+06 3535-10 3552-21 356837 356948 346459  
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DATA BASED ON 191200Z  
VALID 200000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2709+12 2919+08 2927-10 2947-22 286038 287248 286558  
BCE 3006+10 2833-07 2937-21 284337 274247 273459  
LND 2818+11 3032+05 2945-10 2950-24 306340 295749 295958  
RKS 2821 2825+05 3036-10 3049-23 296740 297248 296157  
GJT 2708+15 2912+07 3028-09 3046-21 305937 296447 295858  
FMN 2912+17 3119+10 3136-08 3140-21 314537 314347 304059  
ABQ 3212+18 3224+11 3331-08 3335-20 334337 334047 333559  
MBW 2829 2932+05 3146-11 3048-23 307140 306247 305356  
DEN 3016+14 3121+06 3131-11 3149-23 307238 308447 306757  
PUB 9900+15 3011+07 3132-10 3145-21 315937 316747 315858  
ALS 3111+08 3231-09 3244-21 325437 315647 315258  
TCC 9900 9900+15 3112+08 3426-09 3437-21 345137 345447 345359  
BFF 2918 2920+12 3026+03 3152-12 3054-23 316639 325348 315357  
GLD 3005 2911+11 3126+05 3245-11 3252-22 326138 327847 327259  
GCK 9900+19 3215+11 3325+05 3343-11 3351-22 325938 337347 337359  
GAG 3510+20 3418+13 3326+06 3439-11 3448-22 346138 347047 347459  
AMA 0606 9900+14 2810+06 3429-10 3446-21 345337 346047 356459  
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DATA BASED ON 191200Z  
VALID 201200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+12 2811+06 2824-09 2840-23 285539 286049 285859  
BCE 9900+09 3027-07 2830-22 283838 284548 273859  
LND 3118+11 3021+04 2946-11 3056-25 284240 284450 296557  
RKS 3019 3023+05 2939-10 3053-23 296039 296549 296458  
GJT 9900+13 3111+07 3121-08 3138-22 305138 305548 305559  
FMN 3409+15 3411+08 3227-07 3233-22 314238 305048 304258  
ABQ 3616+15 3417+09 3423-07 3430-22 324237 314648 323758  
MBW 2921 3031+04 3050-11 3144-24 293339 293749 304656  
DEN 3107+12 3216+05 3239-11 3247-24 315139 315048 315257  
PUB 3307+13 3211+06 3332-10 3348-23 326239 326948 325757  
ALS 3512+07 3321-08 3339-22 325438 315948 315759  
TCC 2705 9900+15 0109+07 3521-08 3435-22 335638 336148 325959  
BFF 3207 3120+09 3124+03 3147-12 3240-23 293039 314248 305159  
GLD 3516 3319+11 3131+04 3239-12 3340-24 322738 333448 324758  
GCK 3123+21 3322+12 3222+04 3435-12 3337-25 363138 343448 334658  
GAG 3211+20 3420+12 3424+04 3530-12 3438-25 363037 352947 344557  
AMA 9900 3407+14 3514+06 3524-10 3436-24 336338 337147 346358  
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MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY  
BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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