515  
NZUS99 KBOU 021729  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1125 MDT SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 021656Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01721100 $  
METAR KFNL 021556Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01441056 $  
METAR KFNL 021456Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01001039 50003 $  
 
METAR KGXY 021656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T01721061  
METAR KGXY 021556Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T01441044  
METAR KGXY 021456Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T01001039 50004  
 
METAR KLMO 021715Z AUTO 04006KT 7SM CLR 18/M11 A3018 RMK AO2  
T01791110  
METAR KLMO 021655Z AUTO 03005KT 7SM CLR 17/M12 A3019 RMK AO2  
T01721118  
METAR KLMO 021635Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3019 RMK AO2  
T01681109  
 
METAR KBDU 021715Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 021655Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 021635Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 021655Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3016 RMK AO2  
T01791111  
METAR KEIK 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3016 RMK AO2  
T01671110  
METAR KEIK 021615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01641096  
 
KBJC 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM022100 11007KT P6SM FEW140  
FM030200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW180  
FM030800 26007KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KBJC 021647Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3020  
METAR KBJC 021546Z 10003KT 10SM SKC 16/M10 A3020  
METAR KBJC 021447Z 00000KT 10SM SKC 12/M07 A3022  
 
KDEN 021457Z 0215/0318 25008KT P6SM SKC  
FM021600 29006KT P6SM SKC  
FM022300 13007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM030400 18008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM030700 22009KT P6SM FEW200  
FM031500 28008KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KDEN 021653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01501094  
METAR KDEN 021553Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01391072  
METAR KDEN 021453Z 24007KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01171056 51006  
 
KBKF 021700Z 0217/0323 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3017INS TX19/0223Z  
TN07/0312Z  
METAR KBKF 021658Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP183  
T01621089  
METAR KBKF 021558Z 30005KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3019 RMK AO2A SLP186  
T01411079  
METAR KBKF 021458Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP194  
T01151059 51007  
 
KAPA 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM022300 13008KT P6SM FEW140  
FM030300 18009KT P6SM FEW180  
FM030600 21008KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KAPA 021653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T01391089  
METAR KAPA 021553Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01331067  
METAR KAPA 021453Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01111061 51008  
 
METAR KMNH 021715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 021655Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 021635Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3026 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 021655Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 021635Z AUTO 25005G11KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 021615Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 021655Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 021635Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 021615Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 021653Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01501028  
METAR KAKO 021553Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01221022  
METAR KAKO 021453Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T00831017 50005  
 
METAR KLIC 021655Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01611072  
METAR KLIC 021555Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01501061  
METAR KLIC 021455Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01221022 50006  
 
METAR KHEQ 021715Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO  
METAR KHEQ 021655Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO  
METAR KHEQ 021635Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO  
 
METAR K2V6 021654Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 021634Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 021614Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 021715Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 021655Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 021635Z AUTO 21007KT 180V240 10SM CLR 15/01 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 021653Z AUTO 21006G15KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T01500006  
METAR KITR 021553Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01280006  
METAR KITR 021453Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01000022 50004  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/02/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 05:57:28 MDT / 19:57:01 MDT  
DENVER - 05:58:43 MDT / 19:54:54 MDT  
STERLING - 05:49:51 MDT / 19:49:48 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 05/02/26 17:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...277/006  
11000 FT MSL...289/007  
10000 FT MSL...306/008  
9900 FT MSL...316/007  
9000 FT MSL...313/007  
8800 FT MSL...332/006  
8000 FT MSL...328/005  
7900 FT MSL...332/005  
7200 FT MSL...340/005  
7000 FT MSL...337/005  
6600 FT MSL...347/005  
6100 FT MSL...280/008  
6000 FT MSL...316/007  
5900 FT MSL...276/005  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1108 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 507 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. CURRENT SW DRAINAGE FLOW WILL GIVE WAY TO INCREASINGLY VRB  
WINDS <10 KTS FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE DAY, EVENTUALLY FAVORING  
ESE/SE FLOW BY 22-23Z BEFORE RETURNING TO S/SW DRAINAGE SATURDAY  
EVENING.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 021655Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 021635Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 021615Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 021655Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T01401080  
METAR KAFF 021555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T01261092  
METAR KAFF 021455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01111067 50005  
 
KCOS 021720Z 0218/0318 18005KT P6SM FEW090  
FM022100 17010KT P6SM SKC  
FM030800 35006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 021654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 13/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01331089  
METAR KCOS 021554Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01331083  
METAR KCOS 021454Z 32003KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T01111078 51006  
 
METAR KFLY 021715Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3026 RMK AO2  
T01421067  
METAR KFLY 021655Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3026 RMK AO2  
T01401066  
METAR KFLY 021635Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3026 RMK AO2  
T01371073  
 
METAR KFCS 021655Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01501085 $  
METAR KFCS 021555Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01431090 $  
METAR KFCS 021455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01221073 52008 $  
 
KPUB 021720Z 0218/0318 25006KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 14008KT P6SM SKC  
FM030300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM031000 28008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 021653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01721050  
METAR KPUB 021553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01440006  
METAR KPUB 021453Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01001006 51007  
 
METAR KVTP 021715Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM SCT041 02/M06 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 021655Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 021635Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3048 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 021654Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01501056  
METAR KTAD 021554Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T01331039  
METAR KTAD 021454Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T01001006 51008  
 
METAR KLHX 021653Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01500017  
METAR KLHX 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01110022  
METAR KLHX 021453Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T00830022 51012  
 
METAR KLAA 021653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01440028  
METAR KLAA 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01220039  
METAR KLAA 021453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T00890033 51011  
 
METAR KSPD 021656Z AUTO VRB04KT 18/M05 A3019 RMK AO1 SLP191  
T01781050  
METAR KSPD 021556Z AUTO 33010KT 18/02 A3019 RMK AO1 SLP190 T01830017  
METAR KSPD 021456Z AUTO 31010KT 16/03 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP190 T01610028  
51009  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/02/2026  
BURLINGTON - 05:48:48 MDT / 19:43:18 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:00:14 MDT / 19:50:39 MDT  
LAMAR - 05:52:34 MDT / 19:42:18 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 05/02/26 17:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...275/005  
12000 FT MSL...283/008  
10000 FT MSL...200/008  
9700 FT MSL...230/008  
9000 FT MSL...193/011  
8600 FT MSL...210/008  
8000 FT MSL...202/008  
7700 FT MSL...204/007  
7100 FT MSL...194/008  
7000 FT MSL...196/007  
6400 FT MSL...190/008  
6000 FT MSL...185/008  
5900 FT MSL...211/009  
5700 FT MSL...211/009  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1404 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 522 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
KCOS AND KPUB: VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN LIGHT, AROUND AND LESS THAN 10 KNOTS,  
THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD, WITH NO APPRECIABLE GUSTS. OTHERWISE, DRY  
CONDITIONS AND MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES ARE ANTICIPATED.  
KALS: IFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT THE VERY START OF THIS  
TAF PERIOD, WITH CONDITIONS QUICKLY IMPROVING TO VFR CONDITIONS  
DURING EARLY TO MID MORNING. FOG IS CURRENTLY ONGOING AT THE TAF  
SITE, AND IS EXPECTED TO CONTINUE EARLY INTO THE MORNING. THIS FOG  
SHOULD BEGIN TO LIFT BY MID MORNING AS TEMPERATURES IN THE AREA  
SLOWLY RISE. OTHERWISE, WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT, LESS THAN 10 KNOTS,  
THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD, WITH DRY CONDITIONS AND MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES  
THROUGH THE REST OF THE DAY.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 021653Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01281033  
METAR KCAG 021553Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T00941028  
METAR KCAG 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T00561017 50004  
 
METAR KHDN 021656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01171061  
METAR KHDN 021556Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01001039  
METAR KHDN 021456Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T00721044 51008  
 
METAR KSBS 021655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3025 RMK AO1  
T01101088  
METAR KSBS 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3026 RMK AO1  
T01021062  
METAR KSBS 021615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3026 RMK AO1  
T00891056  
 
METAR KC07 021715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 021655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 021635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 021715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3030 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 021655Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3030 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 021635Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3030 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 021653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T01281067  
METAR KEEO 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T00941067  
METAR KEEO 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T00611050 51007  
 
METAR K20V 021655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 021615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 021655Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00801078  
METAR KGNB 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00701072  
METAR KGNB 021615Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00651056  
 
METAR K0CO 021655Z AUTO 32007G15KT 280V340 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3041 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K0CO 021635Z AUTO 28005G16KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 021615Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 021658Z AUTO 31010G16KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 021638Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT001 02/M12 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 021620Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 021722Z 0218/0318 09009KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 30008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM030600 10006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGJT 021653Z 10007KT 060V120 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01611044  
METAR KGJT 021553Z 10009KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01561039  
METAR KGJT 021453Z 09010KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01391056 53013  
 
KRIL 021722Z 0218/0318 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 28009KT P6SM FEW120  
FM030400 14004KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KRIL 021653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T01441039  
METAR KRIL 021553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01111028  
METAR KRIL 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T00831033 50009  
 
METAR K5SM 021655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 021635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 021615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 021722Z 0218/0318 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 27009KT P6SM FEW110  
FM030400 12005KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KEGE 021656Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01061061  
METAR KEGE 021556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T00781044  
METAR KEGE 021456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T00501050 51007  
 
KASE 021722Z 0218/0318 34008KT P6SM FEW070  
FM030300 20006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KASE 021653Z 36007KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01111094  
METAR KASE 021553Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T00831072  
METAR KASE 021453Z 04003KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T00561072 51007  
 
METAR KCCU 021715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 021655Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3041 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 021653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 05/M14 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T00501139  
METAR KLXV 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T00331106  
METAR KLXV 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T00001083 53003  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/02/2026  
RANGELY - 06:13:16 MDT / 20:10:54 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:14:22 MDT / 20:07:59 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:04:38 MDT / 20:03:52 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/02/26 17:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...276/009  
10400 FT MSL...241/007  
10100 FT MSL...219/006  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1126 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
CLEAR SKIES THIS MORNING WILL GIVE WAY TO SOME MIDLEVEL CU THIS  
AFTERNOON OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN. KTEX MAY ALSO SEE A PASSING  
SHOWER THIS AFTERNOON WHICH IS ACCOUNTED FOR BY A PROB30 GROUP.  
SCATTERED TO BROKEN SKIES ARE EXPECTED OVER THE SAN JUANS WITH  
GENERALLY FEW TO LOW END SCATTERED ELSEWHERE. AS HEATING WANES,  
CLOUDS WILL DIMINISH. HIGH CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE  
TOWARDS THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD. LIGHT WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED  
THROUGH THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 021655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 T01531031  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 T01431032  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 021615Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 T01341029  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 021722Z 0218/0318 32008KT P6SM FEW080  
FM030400 13008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMTJ 021653Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01501039  
METAR KMTJ 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01331050  
METAR KMTJ 021453Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01001039 51009  
 
METAR KGUC 021656Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T00941061 $  
METAR KGUC 021556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T00721033 $  
METAR KGUC 021456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T00391044 51008 $  
 
METAR K7BM 021715Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 021655Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 021635Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 021715Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01031075  
METAR KAEJ 021655Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
T00941070  
METAR KAEJ 021635Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3030 RMK AO2  
T00871065  
 
METAR KANK 021655Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 T01081043  
$  
METAR KANK 021635Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 T01021039  
$  
METAR KANK 021615Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 T00941039  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 021715Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 021655Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 021635Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
KTEX 021722Z 0218/0318 27009KT P6SM FEW040 SCT150  
FM022000 27006KT P6SM SCT040 BKN120 PROB30 0220/0224 4SM  
-SHRA  
BKN080  
FM030300 13005KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KTEX 021655Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 021615Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3034 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 021655Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 021635Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 021615Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3036 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 021653Z AUTO 15011G16KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01611033  
METAR KCEZ 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01391017  
METAR KCEZ 021453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01061011 51012  
 
KDRO 021722Z 0218/0318 VRB05KT P6SM FEW070  
FM022100 25005KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150  
FM030400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150  
FM030900 05002KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDRO 021653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01281050  
METAR KDRO 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01111033  
METAR KDRO 021453Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T00891017 51010  
 
METAR KPSO 021655Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 021635Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 021615Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 021715Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT033 M01/M08 A3046 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 021655Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 021635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 021720Z 0218/0318 18007KT P6SM SCT120  
FM030300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KALS 021652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T00781017 $  
METAR KALS 021552Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T00500006 $  
SPECI KALS 021511Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 00/00 A3033 RMK AO2  
T00000000 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/02/2026  
VAIL - 06:04:29 MDT / 20:00:18 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:15:05 MDT / 20:01:48 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:06:45 MDT / 19:54:09 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/02/26 17:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...276/009  
10400 FT MSL...241/007  
10100 FT MSL...219/006  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1126 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
CLEAR SKIES THIS MORNING WILL GIVE WAY TO SOME MIDLEVEL CU THIS  
AFTERNOON OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN. KTEX MAY ALSO SEE A PASSING  
SHOWER THIS AFTERNOON WHICH IS ACCOUNTED FOR BY A PROB30 GROUP.  
SCATTERED TO BROKEN SKIES ARE EXPECTED OVER THE SAN JUANS WITH  
GENERALLY FEW TO LOW END SCATTERED ELSEWHERE. AS HEATING WANES,  
CLOUDS WILL DIMINISH. HIGH CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE  
TOWARDS THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD. LIGHT WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED  
THROUGH THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 021726Z 0218/0318 07006KT P6SM SKC  
FM030200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KPGA 021653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T01781089  
METAR KPGA 021553Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T01501111  
METAR KPGA 021453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T01331111 53016  
 
METAR KRQE 021653Z AUTO 07007KT 030V130 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3026 RMK AO2  
SLP176 T01331022 $  
METAR KRQE 021553Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01111006 $  
METAR KRQE 021453Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T00781028 51010 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1056 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SATURDAY 02/12Z THROUGH SUNDAY 03/12Z  
VFR CONDITIONS.  
ISO -SHRA/-TSRA INVOF KJTC 19Z-02Z. WINDS E/SE 5-10 KTS THROUGH 02Z,  
THEN BECOMING VRB.  
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 03/12Z THROUGH TUESDAY 05/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS. ISO-  
SCT SHRA/TSRA 20Z SUNDAY TO 06Z MONDAY, MAINLY NORTH OF A KIGM-KSEZ-  
KJTC LINE. WINDS S/SW 10-15 KTS WITH GUSTS 20-30 KTS ON SUNDAY,  
INCREASING TO 15-25 KTS WITH GUSTS 30-35 KTS ON MONDAY.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 021720Z 0218/0324 16007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM022000 30009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM030400 15006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM032100 30009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
METAR KSLC 021654Z 16006KT 10SM BKN250 19/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01891044 $  
METAR KSLC 021554Z 15007KT 10SM SCT250 17/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01721039 $  
METAR KSLC 021454Z 16008KT 10SM FEW250 14/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01441028 52005 $  
 
KVEL 021722Z 0218/0318 30005KT P6SM SKC  
FM022100 20007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030300 30005KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KVEL 021653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01391061  
METAR KVEL 021553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T01171061  
METAR KVEL 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T00891067 51012  
 
METAR KPUC 021653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T01561122  
METAR KPUC 021553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01441089  
METAR KPUC 021453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T01221089 51008  
 
KCNY 021722Z 0218/0318 27008KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 VRB02KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCNY 021653Z AUTO CLR 19/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01891056  
METAR KCNY 021553Z AUTO 12007KT 080V150 CLR 17/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01671039  
METAR KCNY 021453Z AUTO 12008KT CLR 14/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01441044 51014  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0419 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
KSLC..THE SLC TERMINAL WILL SEE VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH  
THE NIGHT WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO  
BECOME PREVAILING SOUTHERLY BY 06Z. THEY ARE THEN EXPECTED TO RETURN  
TO THE NORTHWEST BETWEEN 18Z AND 20Z.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
THE AIRSPACE WILL SEE VFR  
CONDITIONS THROUGH THE NIGHT WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. ACROSS THE  
AREA, WINDS WILL BE PRIMARILY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 021720Z 0218/0318 25010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM030500 16005KT P6SM SCT200  
FM031600 24008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200=  
METAR KEVW 021653Z AUTO 24007G14KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01281100  
METAR KEVW 021553Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01001106  
METAR KEVW 021453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T00721083 51004  
 
KRKS 021720Z 0218/0318 25007KT P6SM SKC  
FM022100 26010KT P6SM SKC  
FM030200 24006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
METAR KRKS 021654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01221089  
METAR KRKS 021554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01001083  
METAR KRKS 021454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T00671067 51007  
 
KRWL 021726Z 0218/0318 21011G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 26012G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM030100 26008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030600 23007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 021653Z AUTO 21011G20KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01331078  
METAR KRWL 021553Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T01111061  
METAR KRWL 021453Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T00721061 51006  
 
KLAR 021726Z 0218/0318 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM022100 32010G20KT P6SM FEW200  
FM022300 32008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM030400 20007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM030600 18005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLAR 021653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01111100  
METAR KLAR 021553Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01001100  
METAR KLAR 021453Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T00611033 50003  
 
KCYS 021726Z 0218/0318 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM022200 33011G19KT P6SM FEW150  
FM030100 33008KT P6SM SCT150  
FM030300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200  
FM030600 28006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 021653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01441094  
METAR KCYS 021553Z 30009G18KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01331083  
METAR KCYS 021453Z 30009KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T01221089 51003  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/02/26 17:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...025/002  
25000 FT MSL...138/003  
24000 FT MSL...075/003  
16000 FT MSL...175/002  
14600 FT MSL...118/002  
14000 FT MSL...115/002  
12800 FT MSL...170/002  
12000 FT MSL...298/003  
11200 FT MSL...339/001  
11000 FT MSL...348/003  
10000 FT MSL...314/002  
10000 FT MSL...347/002  
9000 FT MSL...316/003  
9000 FT MSL...325/003  
8100 FT MSL...314/005  
8000 FT MSL...312/004  
7400 FT MSL...289/004  
7000 FT MSL...309/004  
6700 FT MSL...282/005  
6200 FT MSL...223/004  
6000 FT MSL...186/004  
5900 FT MSL...209/004  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/02/26 17:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...187/002  
15000 FT MSL...116/003  
14100 FT MSL...267/003  
14000 FT MSL...245/005  
13000 FT MSL...292/008  
12000 FT MSL...290/010  
11700 FT MSL...291/011  
11000 FT MSL...295/012  
10500 FT MSL...297/013  
10000 FT MSL...298/013  
9500 FT MSL...297/014  
9000 FT MSL...298/013  
8600 FT MSL...302/014  
8000 FT MSL...302/014  
7900 FT MSL...301/014  
7400 FT MSL...303/012  
7000 FT MSL...297/013  
6700 FT MSL...305/012  
6600 FT MSL...303/011  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1704 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1104 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL THROUGH THE PERIOD, WITH SOME PASSING MIDDLE-  
TO-UPPER-LEVEL CLOUDS. WINDS ARE DIURNALLY DRIVEN, INCREASING THIS  
AFTERNOON, AND DECREASING THIS EVENING FOR THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. A  
WEAK COLD FRONT PASSES THROUGH TONIGHT FROM THE NORTH. LITTLE IMPACT  
IS EXPECTED FROM THIS, WITH A WEAK NORTH WIND SHIFT FOR LOCATIONS  
EAST OF THE DIVIDE AND SOME INCREASING HIGHER CLOUDS.  
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 1141 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 533 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE FORECAST PERIOD. WIND GUSTS MAY  
OCCASIONALLY GUST TO AROUND 20 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON, AND THEN  
EASE AROUND SUNSET. WINDS MAY BE VARIABLE AT TIMES OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 021655Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01801082  
METAR KIBM 021635Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01701072  
METAR KIBM 021615Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3016 RMK AO2  
T01641070  
 
KSNY 021726Z 0218/0318 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM022100 30007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM030200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030600 25008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSNY 021653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01671061  
METAR KSNY 021553Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01391011  
METAR KSNY 021453Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01110000 58000  
 
METAR KOGA 021655Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01720002  
METAR KOGA 021635Z AUTO 25008G15KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01620005  
METAR KOGA 021615Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01540004  
 
METAR KIML 021653Z AUTO 21011G18KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T01610006  
METAR KIML 021553Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T01390011  
METAR KIML 021453Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01110017 58000  
 
KMCK 021720Z 0218/0318 21013KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 23012KT P6SM FEW250 WS002/25040KT  
FM031000 31012KT P6SM FEW250 WS002/27040KT  
FM031400 04012KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMCK 021653Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T01560000  
METAR KMCK 021553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T01390000  
METAR KMCK 021453Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01060006 50002  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/02/26 17:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...316/014  
8000 FT MSL...288/015  
7400 FT MSL...268/017  
7000 FT MSL...245/016  
6300 FT MSL...235/018  
6000 FT MSL...233/018  
5400 FT MSL...225/019  
5000 FT MSL...225/019  
4700 FT MSL...220/019  
4100 FT MSL...219/019  
4000 FT MSL...229/018  
3600 FT MSL...228/018  
3400 FT MSL...229/016  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1136 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 635 AM CDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR AVIATION CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT. NO  
PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED AND SKIES REMAIN CLEAR TO MOSTLY CLEAR.  
WINDS REMAIN NEAR OR UNDER 10 KNOTS BUT WILL SHIFT FROM THE  
SOUTHWEST TO THE NORTHWEST DURING THE EVENING HOURS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 021720Z 0218/0318 22013KT P6SM SKC  
FM031300 31012KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KGLD 021653Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T01440011  
METAR KGLD 021553Z AUTO 18008G18KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T01280006  
METAR KGLD 021453Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T01000028 50004  
 
KGCK 021720Z 0218/0318 11010KT P6SM SKC  
FM031200 23010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 021654Z 14006G14KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T01560039  
METAR KGCK 021554Z 11010KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01440039  
METAR KGCK 021454Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP214 T01220039  
51014  
 
METAR KLBL 021656Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01780050 $  
METAR KLBL 021556Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01500056 $  
METAR KLBL 021456Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T01170050 52013 $  
 
METAR KEHA 021655Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01730036  
METAR KEHA 021635Z AUTO 36007KT 330V030 10SM CLR 17/03 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01680035  
METAR KEHA 021615Z AUTO 35008G14KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01610042  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/02/26 17:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8100 FT MSL...276/010  
8000 FT MSL...279/010  
7000 FT MSL...249/009  
7000 FT MSL...247/009  
6100 FT MSL...212/011  
6000 FT MSL...206/012  
5400 FT MSL...198/012  
5000 FT MSL...194/012  
4700 FT MSL...192/012  
4300 FT MSL...192/013  
4000 FT MSL...195/013  
4000 FT MSL...194/014  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/02/26 17:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11500 FT MSL...331/003  
11000 FT MSL...314/015  
8000 FT MSL...001/009  
7100 FT MSL...001/006  
7000 FT MSL...001/006  
6000 FT MSL...109/007  
5900 FT MSL...106/007  
5100 FT MSL...118/008  
5000 FT MSL...115/009  
4300 FT MSL...120/009  
4000 FT MSL...117/010  
3800 FT MSL...123/008  
3200 FT MSL...115/010  
3000 FT MSL...118/010  
3000 FT MSL...118/010  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1618 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1016 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK  
THROUGH THE PERIOD. WINDS WILL BECOME SOUTHWESTERLY THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 20 KTS POSSIBLE, THEN  
BECOME NORTHWESTERLY OVERNIGHT. KMCK IS FORECAST TO SEE LLWS AT  
200-400 FEET AGL FROM THE WEST-SOUTHWEST AROUND 40 KTS MAINLY  
FROM 6-13Z. KMCK WINDS LOOK TO BECOME NORTHEASTERLY AFTER  
SUNRISE.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1645 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1143 AM CDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR FLIGHT CATEGORY FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TIME PERIOD.  
WINDS SHOULD REMAIN 12 KTS OR LESS FOR MOST OF THE TIME PERIOD  
WITH THE EXCEPTION OF LBL AND DDC AROUND 15-18Z WITH SOUTHWEST  
WINDS PICKING UP TO AROUND 15 KTS WITH GUSTS AS HIGH AS 25 KTS.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 021720Z 0218/0318 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 20008KT P6SM SKC  
FM031000 24010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM031500 23016KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 021653Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01940028  
METAR KGUY 021553Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01610039  
METAR KGUY 021453Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01330039 51017  
 
KDHT 021720Z 0218/0318 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM030000 21010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030900 24010KT P6SM SKC  
FM031500 23017KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 021653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01781044  
METAR KDHT 021553Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01610028  
METAR KDHT 021453Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01220044 51010  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1104 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 603 AM CDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL AT ALL TAF SITES OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. OVERALL WINDS WILL BE LESS THAN 10KTS AT ALL TAF SITES AND  
MAINLY OUT OF THE WEST TO TO SOUTHWEST.  
WEBER  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 021723Z 0218/0318 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100  
FM030600 08006KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KFMN 021653Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T01500006  
METAR KFMN 021553Z 12008G14KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T01220006  
METAR KFMN 021453Z 08011KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01060006  
51014  
 
METAR KLVS 021653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T01001061  
METAR KLVS 021553Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T00831033  
METAR KLVS 021453Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T00390017 53009  
 
METAR KRTN 021653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T01221061  
METAR KRTN 021553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T00940006  
METAR KRTN 021453Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T00500017 51006  
 
METAR KCAO 021655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP213 T01611056  
$  
METAR KCAO 021555Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01501061 $  
METAR KCAO 021455Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01441033 51010 $  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1717 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1112 AM MDT SAT MAY 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. LOW PROBABILITIES FOR LIFR CONDITIONS IN LOW STATUS/FOG  
EXIST AT KROW EARLY SUNDAY MORNING, BUT ARE TOO LOW TO INCLUDE IN  
THE TAF AT THIS TIME. SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS THIS AFTERNOON WILL BE ASSOCIATED WITH SHORT-LIVED  
MVFR CONDITIONS. TAF SITE MORE LIKELY TO BE IMPACTED THIS BY THIS  
ACTIVITY IS KGUP THROUGH AROUND 21Z. OTHERWISE, LIGHT WINDS PREVAIL  
AND ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN LIGHT THROUGH THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 021200Z  
VALID 021800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2208+06 2105-03 1807-16 2412-29 271745 301955 292266  
BCE 1411-02 1105-16 9900-28 311744 312554 293064  
LND 3007+06 2911-02 2712-17 2916-31 292947 302256 312467  
RKS 2606 2607-03 9900-17 2808-30 292446 292656 312465  
GJT 9900+06 2205-03 1011-16 0305-29 331846 321755 312564  
FMN 9900+05 9900-04 1012-19 0727-29 052845 032254 333360  
ABQ 9900+03 0707-04 9900-19 9900-33 284842 285150 294557  
MBW 2815 2812-02 3112-17 3220-31 323047 323056 322866  
DEN 9900+04 3105-02 3511-18 3517-31 343046 333056 313164  
PUB 9900+04 3108-04 0213-18 3616-31 362346 341955 312463  
ALS 9900-03 0508-18 0513-30 031946 021356 331761  
TCC 9900 1109+03 0805-05 3406-19 0509-31 310645 284552 285157  
BFF 2810 3016+03 3015-02 3325-18 3330-32 332847 332756 332766  
GLD 2606 3114+01 3514-03 3623-18 3626-31 352747 342756 323563  
GCK 3505+08 3113+01 3515-05 3623-18 3523-31 342346 332555 313362  
GAG 3112+08 3220+01 3318-07 3420-18 3418-30 331745 312354 293759  
AMA 9900 9900+02 0106-06 3410-19 3513-31 350746 282653 285157  
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DATA BASED ON 021200Z  
VALID 030000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+07 2110+00 2315-16 2516-29 272344 282755 273567  
BCE 1708+01 2107-15 2813-27 282344 282554 273364  
LND 9900+08 2808+00 2621-17 2624-30 292846 293556 294067  
RKS 2707 2707+00 2418-17 2520-30 302746 303055 293467  
GJT 2805+08 2608+00 2009-16 2610-29 292445 312754 303465  
FMN 9900+09 2305+00 1011-16 0211-28 341844 313054 314162  
ABQ 1806+06 9900-02 0608-18 0623-28 012844 333852 304859  
MBW 2816 2917+00 2818-17 2924-31 303447 313355 303466  
DEN 2208+08 2406+00 3114-17 3218-31 333346 323456 322965  
PUB 1907+07 2907+00 3411-17 3517-30 343046 323255 322964  
ALS 2208+00 0305-17 3615-29 352645 332455 313163  
TCC 9900 2105+05 9900-03 0309-18 0314-30 031445 361554 284458  
BFF 2811 2912+08 3017-01 3128-18 3132-32 313547 323656 313767  
GLD 2310 2412+05 3017-02 3425-18 3328-31 332447 322356 312964  
GCK 2307+12 2409+03 3112-02 3523-18 3423-31 332046 332255 313363  
GAG 9900+12 2609+03 3017-04 3621-18 3521-30 321946 312754 302861  
AMA 9900 9900+05 9900-04 3613-18 0114-30 341245 331554 283858  
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DATA BASED ON 021200Z  
VALID 031200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2309+08 2608+00 2612-17 2820-29 252245 252956 273763  
BCE 2315+00 2312-17 2319-28 243044 253954 266060  
LND 3111+06 2912-02 3021-18 2934-30 294746 294757 284864  
RKS 2812 2720-01 2921-17 2924-29 283246 283757 274765  
GJT 2412+08 2415+00 2917-17 2824-28 262544 263355 274862  
FMN 2209+07 2208-01 2616-15 2722-27 273243 274753 287160  
ABQ 2107+05 2007-01 2209-13 2822-26 284242 286252 289360  
MBW 2722 2823-01 3026-18 2937-30 294446 294957 285464  
DEN 3015+08 3022-01 2920-17 2834-29 283445 284255 294965  
PUB 3114+09 3113+01 2718-16 2829-29 293345 293855 295065  
ALS 2911+00 2517-15 2725-28 283144 283654 295862  
TCC 2420 2709+06 9900-01 3106-15 3223-27 304043 304653 307460  
BFF 0313 3109+04 2824-02 3030-19 2941-30 295146 295657 295965  
GLD 2724 2912+08 2912+00 2927-17 2936-30 304246 304656 305266  
GCK 2525+15 2817+06 2612+00 2920-17 3130-30 313746 313755 304765  
GAG 2519+13 9900+05 2106+00 3315-17 3324-30 323346 323354 314563  
AMA 2420 2508+04 1407+01 3406-16 3327-28 323945 314653 306762  
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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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