194  
NZUS99 KBOU 060028  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1825 MDT MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 052356Z 21005KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02781006 10333 20278 55006 $  
METAR KFNL 052256Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T03221017 $  
METAR KFNL 052156Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T03281011 $  
 
METAR KGXY 052356Z 19003KT 5SM HZ CLR 31/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T03060006 10339 20283 55008  
METAR KGXY 052256Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T03281006  
METAR KGXY 052156Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 33/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T03331017  
 
METAR KLMO 060015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3012 RMK AO2  
T02821017  
METAR KLMO 052355Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 T02921013  
10320 20292  
METAR KLMO 052335Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3011 RMK AO2  
T03001022  
 
METAR KBDU 060015Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 052355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 052335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3011 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 060015Z AUTO 12003KT 7SM CLR 25/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 T02481029  
$  
METAR KEIK 052355Z AUTO 11005KT 7SM CLR 27/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 T02721039  
10328 20272 55004 $  
METAR KEIK 052335Z AUTO 10006KT 7SM CLR 29/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 T02861036  
$  
 
KBJC 052329Z 0600/0624 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 FEW140  
FM060300 28007KT P6SM FEW120  
FM061500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
FM061900 09008KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KBJC 052345Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3016  
METAR KBJC 052247Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3016  
METAR KBJC 052149Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3016  
 
KDEN 052329Z 0600/0706 08007KT P6SM FEW110  
FM060100 15010KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140  
FM060400 22010KT P6SM FEW140 FEW220  
FM061600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
FM061800 02007KT P6SM SCT200  
FM062300 09009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM070300 22009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200  
METAR KDEN 052353Z COR 09007KT 10SM FEW110 26/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T02610006 10306 20261 56009  
METAR KDEN 052353Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02610006  
10306 20261 56009  
METAR KDEN 052253Z 07008KT 10SM FEW110 30/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T03001033  
 
METAR KBKF 052358Z 09007KT 10SM FEW220 28/M05 A3014 RMK AO2A SLP130  
T02821051 10310 20280 56008  
METAR KBKF 052258Z 12005KT 10SM FEW220 30/M08 A3014 RMK AO2A SLP126  
T02991080  
METAR KBKF 052158Z 12006KT 10SM FEW220 30/M08 A3014 RMK AO2A SLP126  
T03031077  
 
KAPA 052329Z 0600/0624 15007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW140  
FM060300 20009KT P6SM FEW120  
FM061500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
FM061800 03008KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KAPA 052353Z 15006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 27/M01 A3016 RMK  
AO2 SLP154 T02671011 10289 20267 56010  
METAR KAPA 052253Z 13008KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 28/M03 A3017 RMK AO2  
SLP151 T02831028  
METAR KAPA 052153Z 07007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 29/M05 A3018 RMK AO2  
SLP149 T02891050  
 
METAR KMNH 060015Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 052355Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 052335Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 060015Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 052355Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 052335Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3005 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 060015Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3001 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 052355Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3001 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 052335Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3001 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 052353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T02891028 10317 20272 56008  
METAR KAKO 052253Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T03061033  
METAR KAKO 052153Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T03171033  
 
METAR KLIC 052355Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02330089 10283 20233 55004  
METAR KLIC 052255Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T02670089  
METAR KLIC 052155Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02780078  
 
METAR KHEQ 060015Z AUTO 17006KT 7SM CLR 24/10 A3000 RMK AO2 T02390102  
$  
METAR KHEQ 052355Z AUTO 17005KT 8SM CLR 27/10 A3000 RMK AO2 T02730096  
10319 20273 56013 $  
METAR KHEQ 052335Z AUTO 18005KT 8SM CLR 29/09 A3000 RMK AO2 T02880091  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 060014Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 052354Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 052334Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3005 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 052353Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02440089 10272 20244 56011  
METAR KITR 052253Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02610089  
METAR KITR 052153Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND  
20026/2143 SLP158 T02720094  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/05/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 07:01:11 MDT / 18:36:03 MDT  
DENVER - 07:00:19 MDT / 18:36:03 MDT  
STERLING - 06:53:49 MDT / 18:28:35 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 10/06/26 00:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9900 FT MSL...352/005  
9000 FT MSL...086/002  
8000 FT MSL...119/008  
7900 FT MSL...112/008  
7200 FT MSL...126/008  
7000 FT MSL...122/009  
6600 FT MSL...127/010  
6000 FT MSL...120/012  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2325 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 525 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD. THERE IS A  
~10% CHANCE OF A VIRGA SHOWER THIS EVENING, WHICH COULD BRIEFLY  
PRODUCE SOME GUSTY WINDS. WINDS ARE SLOWLY TURNING TO SOUTHERLY  
THIS EVENING AROUND 10 KTS. WINDS WILL BECOME DRAINAGE LATER THIS  
EVENING AND STAY SLIGHTLY ELEVATED AT 10-12 KTS WITH A FEW GUSTS  
UP TO 15 KTS POSSIBLE FOR KDEN AND KAPA. KBJC SHOULD KEEP A  
WESTERLY COMPONENT THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT AND REMAIN UNDER 10 KTS.  
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO TURN TO THE NORTHEAST TOMORROW MIDDAY AND  
THEN SLOWLY TURN CLOCKWISE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON BEFORE BECOMING  
DRAINAGE TOMORROW EVENING. THERE WILL BE A ~20% CHANCE FOR A VIRGA  
SHOWER TOMORROW AFTERNOON, WHICH COULD PRODUCE GUSTY AND ERRATIC  
WINDS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 060015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 15/M08 A3064 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 052355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 15/M08 A3064 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 052335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 16/M08 A3063 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 052355Z 17010KT 10SM CLR 25/M00 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP164  
T02501002 10286 20250 56003 PNO $  
METAR KAFF 052255Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP158  
T02661013 PNO $  
METAR KAFF 052155Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3023 RMK AO2A PK WND  
15027/02 SLP158 T02771022 PNO $  
 
KCOS 052325Z 0600/0624 15010KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200  
FM060200 13005KT P6SM FEW200  
FM060600 36008KT P6SM SKC  
FM061700 15009KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KCOS 052354Z 15011KT 10SM FEW100 FEW200 24/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T02440028 10272 20239 55005  
METAR KCOS 052254Z 15011KT 10SM FEW100 FEW200 26/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T02610028  
METAR KCOS 052154Z 17007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW200 27/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T02670006  
 
METAR KFLY 060015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/04 A3030 RMK AO2 T02080038  
METAR KFLY 052355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/03 A3030 RMK AO2 T02250034 10271  
20225  
METAR KFLY 052335Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3030 RMK AO2  
T02390026  
 
KFCS 052000Z 0520/0702 16012KT 9999 SKC QNH3024INS  
BECMG 0602/0603 30006KT 9999 SKC QNH3025INS  
BECMG 0617/0618 16009KT 9999 FEW240 QNH3023INS TX29/0621Z  
TN16/0612Z  
METAR KFCS 052355Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T02470033 10286 20241 55004 $  
METAR KFCS 052255Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T02690006 $  
METAR KFCS 052155Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T02760003 $  
 
KPUB 052325Z 0600/0624 12007KT P6SM FEW120  
FM060200 08005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM060600 30005KT P6SM SKC  
FM061700 12008KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KPUB 052353Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02720061  
10289 20228 56008  
METAR KPUB 052253Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T02830061  
METAR KPUB 052153Z 11010KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T02830072  
 
METAR KVTP 060015Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3065 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 052355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3065 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 052335Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3065 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 052354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T02390050 10272 20239 56007  
METAR KTAD 052254Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T02560033  
METAR KTAD 052154Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02670039  
 
METAR KLHX 052353Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02500139 10272 20222 56012  
METAR KLHX 052253Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T02720117  
METAR KLHX 052153Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02670128  
 
METAR KLAA 052353Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T02560106 10289 20244 56012  
METAR KLAA 052253Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T02830089  
METAR KLAA 052153Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02890083  
 
METAR KSPD 052356Z AUTO 19012KT 23/11 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP160 T02330106  
10267 20233 56009  
METAR KSPD 052256Z AUTO 19016G23KT 26/10 A3015 RMK AO1 SLP159  
T02560100  
METAR KSPD 052156Z AUTO 20013KT 27/09 A3016 RMK AO1 PK WND 22026/2123  
SLP160 T02670094  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/05/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:49:21 MDT / 18:25:31 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:58:12 MDT / 18:35:26 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:50:06 MDT / 18:27:31 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 10/06/26 00:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...007/012  
11000 FT MSL...000/013  
10800 FT MSL...003/011  
10000 FT MSL...032/009  
9700 FT MSL...040/007  
9000 FT MSL...042/007  
8600 FT MSL...044/007  
8000 FT MSL...178/005  
7700 FT MSL...177/006  
7100 FT MSL...165/009  
7000 FT MSL...163/009  
6300 FT MSL...139/012  
6000 FT MSL...146/014  
5900 FT MSL...145/014  
5700 FT MSL...139/015  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2327 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 526 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS AND DRY WEATHER ARE EXPECTED AT ALL TAF SITES  
THIS PERIOD. ANY SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT TUESDAY  
AFTERNOON WILL STAY AWAY FROM THE TERMINALS. WINDS WILL REMAIN  
LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 052353Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T02390017 10267 20222 56010  
METAR KCAG 052253Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T02610011  
METAR KCAG 052153Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T02610028  
 
METAR KHDN 052356Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T02330017 10256 20217 56009  
METAR KHDN 052256Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T02500011  
METAR KHDN 052156Z AUTO 29011G16KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T02500022  
 
METAR KSBS 060015Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3028 RMK AO1  
T02260005  
METAR KSBS 052355Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3028 RMK AO1 T02351001  
10254 20207  
METAR KSBS 052335Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3028 RMK AO1  
T02380000  
 
METAR KC07 060015Z AUTO 10SM 13/00 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 052355Z AUTO 10SM 14/00 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 052335Z AUTO 10SM 15/00 A3060 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 060015Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3039 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 052355Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3039 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 052335Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3038 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 052353Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02560006 10267 20217 56012  
METAR KEEO 052253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02611006  
METAR KEEO 052153Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T02671006  
 
METAR K20V 060015Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 052355Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 052335Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 060015Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3041 RMK AO2  
T02161032  
METAR KGNB 052355Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT100 22/M03 A3041 RMK AO2  
T02231030 10248 20186  
METAR KGNB 052335Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3041 RMK AO2  
T02301029  
 
METAR K0CO 060015Z AUTO 30011G16KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3071 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 052355Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3071 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 052335Z AUTO 31011G14KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3071 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 052320Z 0600/0624 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM060600 12009KT P6SM SKC  
FM061900 27006KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KGJT 052353Z 31008KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02890011  
10294 20228 56018  
METAR KGJT 052253Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T02890017  
METAR KGJT 052153Z 27008KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T02890039  
 
KRIL 052320Z 0600/0624 25008KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 13003KT P6SM FEW250  
FM061900 28008KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KRIL 052353Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T02610028 10289 20200 56015  
METAR KRIL 052253Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02780028  
METAR KRIL 052153Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02830022  
 
METAR K5SM 060008Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 052355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 052335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3061 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 052320Z 0600/0624 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM060200 11005KT P6SM FEW250  
FM061500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KEGE 052356Z 27007KT 10SM BKN110 26/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T02610017 10278 20183 56012  
METAR KEGE 052256Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T02670011  
METAR KEGE 052156Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T02610006  
 
KASE 052320Z 0600/0624 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM060200 20008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM061600 36010KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KASE 052353Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T02221061 10250 20217 56009  
METAR KASE 052253Z 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T02391067  
METAR KASE 052153Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02441056  
 
METAR KCCU 060015Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM SCT070 10/M06 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 052355Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 052335Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM SCT070 12/M05 A3068 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 052353Z AUTO 33007KT 290V350 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3052 RMK AO2  
SLP201 T01781050 10200 20161 56005  
METAR KLXV 052253Z AUTO 30009G17KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01891056  
METAR KLXV 052153Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01891050  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/05/2026  
RANGELY - 07:15:47 MDT / 18:51:08 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:14:21 MDT / 18:50:45 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:08:09 MDT / 18:43:06 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 518 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
MOSTLY PASSING HIGH CLOUDS AND LIGHT, TERRAIN-DRIVEN WINDS  
EXPECTED FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING AND INTO TUESDAY. ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL BE AROUND THE SAN JUANS TUESDAY  
AFTERNOON. THERE IS A CHANCE THIS WILL IMPACT KTEX, THEREFORE  
INCLUDED A PROB30.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 060015Z AUTO 28007KT CLR 28/02 A3017 RMK AO2 T02760023  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 052355Z AUTO 26009KT CLR 28/02 A3017 RMK AO2 T02810022 10291  
20211 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 052335Z AUTO 27008KT CLR 29/02 A3018 RMK AO2 T02850023  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 052320Z 0600/0624 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM060200 15010KT P6SM SKC  
FM061600 33006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMTJ 052353Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T02560033 10261 20217 56013  
METAR KMTJ 052253Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T02610039  
METAR KMTJ 052153Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T02610050  
 
METAR KGUC 052356Z AUTO 33007KT 9SM CLR 22/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T02170022 10244 20156 56010 $  
METAR KGUC 052256Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM FEW120 22/02 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
E SLP209 T02170017 $  
METAR KGUC 052156Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E  
SLP201 T02391011 $  
 
METAR K7BM 060015Z AUTO 25010G14KT 10SM SCT120 16/M01 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 052355Z AUTO 24012G15KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 17/M02 A3050 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 052335Z AUTO 23012G15KT 10SM OVC100 17/M02 A3050 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 060015Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT120 20/00 A3036 RMK AO2  
T01960000  
METAR KAEJ 052355Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 22/M03 A3034 RMK AO2  
T02151030 10254 20198  
METAR KAEJ 052335Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM BKN100 OVC120 22/M02 A3035 RMK AO2  
T02201017  
 
METAR KANK 060015Z AUTO 26012G17KT 10SM FEW170 SCT220 20/00 A3030 RMK  
AO2 T01970000 $  
METAR KANK 052355Z AUTO 25013G23KT 10SM FEW160 SCT190 SCT220 20/M00  
A3030 RMK AO2 T02031000 10252 20197 56006 $  
METAR KANK 052335Z AUTO 27016G22KT 10SM BKN160 BKN190 20/01 A3030 RMK  
AO2 T01980013 $  
 
METAR KMYP 060015Z AUTO 30009G24KT 10SM SCT020 SCT048 OVC095 09/M03  
A3078 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 052355Z AUTO 14016G19KT 10SM RA SCT020 BKN040 OVC060 08/M03  
A3078 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 052335Z AUTO 32006G18KT 10SM RA SCT029 BKN055 OVC075 07/M02  
A3079 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 060015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3020 RMK AO2  
T02500046  
METAR KAIB 052355Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3020 RMK AO2 T02570038  
10266 20215 56016  
METAR KAIB 052335Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3020 RMK AO2  
T02590034  
 
KTEX 052320Z 0600/0624 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200  
FM060200 14004KT P6SM FEW250  
FM061700 27008KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 0619/0624 6SM -SHRA  
BKN060  
METAR KTEX 060015Z AUTO 29007KT 270V330 10SM SCT070 SCT080 17/04 A3048  
RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 052355Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 17/04 A3048 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KTEX 052335Z AUTO 30009KT 250V320 10SM OVC070 18/05 A3048 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR K04V 060015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3037 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 052355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3037 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 052335Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM SCT120 23/M01 A3038 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 052353Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T02330078 10244 20211 56014  
METAR KCEZ 052253Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T02390078  
METAR KCEZ 052153Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T02390078  
 
KDRO 052320Z 0600/0624 24008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250  
FM060300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
FM061900 23008KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KDRO 052353Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T02280083 10239 20194 56010  
METAR KDRO 052253Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N  
SLP192 T02330078  
METAR KDRO 052153Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T02330083  
 
METAR KPSO 060015Z AUTO 03002KT 10SM FEW120 19/07 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
N  
METAR KPSO 052355Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
10228 20181  
METAR KPSO 052335Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 060015Z AUTO 25007KT 7SM RA SCT036 BKN042 OVC075 06/00 A3071  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW P0001  
METAR KCPW 052355Z AUTO 17010G15KT 10SM -VCTSRA OVC042 05/00 A3070 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SE THRU W P0011  
METAR KCPW 052335Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM -TSRA SCT032 OVC044 05/02 A3072 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS P0010  
 
KALS 052325Z 0600/0624 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200  
FM060800 13005KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KALS 052352Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T01830039 10239 20167 56011 $  
METAR KALS 052252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T02330000 $  
METAR KALS 052152Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T02391028 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/05/2026  
VAIL - 07:05:52 MDT / 18:41:41 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:10:43 MDT / 18:48:55 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 07:02:49 MDT / 18:40:51 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 518 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN IN PLACE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
MOSTLY PASSING HIGH CLOUDS AND LIGHT, TERRAIN-DRIVEN WINDS  
EXPECTED FOR THE REST OF THIS EVENING AND INTO TUESDAY. ISOLATED  
SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL BE AROUND THE SAN JUANS TUESDAY  
AFTERNOON. THERE IS A CHANCE THIS WILL IMPACT KTEX, THEREFORE  
INCLUDED A PROB30.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 052320Z 0600/0624 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM061800 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT150  
METAR KPGA 052353Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02890061 10294 20239 56018  
METAR KPGA 052253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T02890067  
METAR KPGA 052153Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02830067  
 
METAR KRQE 052353Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T02330044 10239 20183 56012  
METAR KRQE 052253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T02330044  
METAR KRQE 052153Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02330044  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2314 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION...TUESDAY 06/00Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 07/00Z
 
EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS. VERY ISOLATED HIGH-BASED SHOWERS POSSIBLE ALONG THE  
HIGHER TERRAIN BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS GENERALLY LIGHT AND VRB  
THROUGH THE PERIOD.  
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 07/00Z THROUGH FRIDAY 09/00Z...EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS. ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA POSSIBLE EACH AFTERNOON/EVENING  
OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN. WINDS ARE LIGHT THROUGH THE PERIOD,  
GENERALLY TRENDING NE-E DURING THE DAYTIME.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 052326Z 0600/0706 32008KT P6SM BKN200  
FM060300 15006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM061800 33006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT180 PROB30 0618/0622  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN100  
FM070400 15005KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KSLC 052354Z 01007KT 10SM FEW110 FEW180 BKN230 30/03 A3011 RMK AO2  
SLP144 VIRGA ACSL DSNT NE T03000028 10311 20272 56009 $  
METAR KSLC 052254Z 36009KT 10SM FEW110 FEW180 BKN230 29/02 A3011 RMK AO2  
SLP146 VIRGA ACSL DSNT SE T02940022 $  
METAR KSLC 052154Z 34010KT 10SM FEW110 FEW180 BKN250 31/03 A3012 RMK AO2  
SLP146 VIRGA T03110028 $  
 
KVEL 052320Z 0600/0624 27006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250  
FM061600 13003KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KVEL 052353Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T02560061 10261 20206 56015  
METAR KVEL 052253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T02560067  
METAR KVEL 052153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T02610067  
 
METAR KPUC 052353Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T02500028 10261 20222 56014  
METAR KPUC 052253Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T02560039  
METAR KPUC 052153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T02610039  
 
KCNY 052320Z 0600/0624 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM061900 27007KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KCNY 052353Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T02830033 10294 20250 56018  
METAR KCNY 052253Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T02890039  
METAR KCNY 052153Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02890044  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0022 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
KSLC...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL AT THE KSLC TERMINAL THROUGH THE  
TAF PERIOD WITH SCT-BKN MID AND HIGH CLOUDS. THERE IS A 20-30%  
CHANCE OF A LIGHT RAIN SHOWERS TOMORROW AROUND MIDDAY THROUGH EARLY  
AFTERNOON. NORTHWEST WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO SWITCH TO SOUTHERLY  
AROUND 03Z THIS EVENING, WITH A TRANSITION BACK TO NORTHWESTERLY  
AROUND 18-19Z TOMORROW.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO  
PREVAIL ACROSS ALL REGIONAL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD WITH  
SCT-BKN MID AND HIGH CLOUDS, MAINLY NORTHERN AND CENTRAL UTAH.  
WIDELY SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TOMORROW, WITH  
KEVW AND KSVR HAVING A 20-30% CHANCE OF SEEING THESE SHOWERS DURING  
THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL GENERALLY REMAIN LIGHT ACROSS THE AREA  
WITH TYPICAL DIURNAL SHIFTS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 052326Z 0600/0624 25010KT P6SM BKN200  
FM060300 15006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM061700 28010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT180  
PROB30 0620/0624 VRB15G26KT -SHRA BKN100=  
METAR KEVW 052353Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T02331022 10261 20228 56008  
METAR KEVW 052253Z AUTO 24011G19KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T02501028  
METAR KEVW 052153Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T02561033  
 
KRKS 052320Z 0600/0624 26007KT P6SM BKN200  
FM060200 23006KT P6SM BKN200  
FM061600 33004KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KRKS 052354Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T02441044 10267 20228 56010  
METAR KRKS 052254Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T02561056  
METAR KRKS 052154Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T02611061  
 
KRWL 052320Z 0600/0624 26011G17KT P6SM SCT150  
FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150  
FM061600 27009KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KRWL 052353Z AUTO 26009G19KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26028/2309 SLP163 T02441078 10272 20244 56007  
METAR KRWL 052253Z AUTO 26011G17KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27030/2214 SLP165 T02501044  
METAR KRWL 052153Z AUTO 25012G21KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24030/2114 SLP155 T02611033  
 
KLAR 052320Z 0600/0624 31014G24KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150  
FM061700 33010KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KLAR 052353Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02331039 10267 20233 55001  
METAR KLAR 052253Z AUTO 31014G24KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T02501044  
METAR KLAR 052153Z AUTO 31016G29KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
33029/2148 SLP153 T02561044  
 
KCYS 052320Z 0600/0624 33010KT P6SM SKC  
FM060200 29009KT P6SM SKC  
FM061900 34008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 052353Z 32011KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T02611039 10289 20261 56004 $  
METAR KCYS 052253Z 33010KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T02781044  
METAR KCYS 052153Z 32013G22KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T02831056  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 10/06/26 00:10 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...269/003  
24000 FT MSL...114/003  
16800 FT MSL...350/005  
16000 FT MSL...325/005  
14600 FT MSL...302/004  
14000 FT MSL...314/004  
13000 FT MSL...298/013  
12800 FT MSL...306/005  
12000 FT MSL...288/008  
11200 FT MSL...270/006  
11000 FT MSL...305/012  
10000 FT MSL...277/005  
10000 FT MSL...312/013  
9000 FT MSL...307/013  
9000 FT MSL...279/007  
8000 FT MSL...303/010  
8000 FT MSL...307/015  
7400 FT MSL...302/011  
7000 FT MSL...302/010  
6700 FT MSL...313/005  
6200 FT MSL...264/008  
6000 FT MSL...257/006  
6000 FT MSL...254/007  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 10/06/26 00:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...297/015  
10000 FT MSL...313/020  
9500 FT MSL...312/021  
9000 FT MSL...314/021  
8600 FT MSL...314/021  
8000 FT MSL...317/019  
7900 FT MSL...317/019  
7400 FT MSL...316/020  
7000 FT MSL...316/023  
6700 FT MSL...315/021  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2357 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 435 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL THROUGHOUT THE FORECAST PERIOD. FEW TO  
SCATTERED HIGH CLOUDS MOVE THROUGH THE AREA BUT DO NOT LOWER BELOW  
16K FT AGL. WINDS GENERALLY 5-10KT, ALTHOUGH KCPR WILL SEE SOME  
GUSTS TO 25KT THROUGH 01Z.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC  
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON SMOKE, ICING, AND TURBULENCE  
FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2325 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 525 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL THE TERMINALS FOR THE  
DURATION OF THIS TAF PERIOD. BREEZY WINDS AT THE WYOMING SITES WILL  
WIND DOWN AROUND SUNSET TO GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KNOTS. OVERALL,  
EXPECT LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS ACROSS ALL TERMINALS FOR THE  
OVERNIGHT HOURS INTO TUESDAY MORNING.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 060015Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3008 RMK AO2  
T02661029  
METAR KIBM 052355Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 T02861034  
10327 20286  
METAR KIBM 052335Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 30/M04 A3008 RMK AO2  
T03011042  
 
KSNY 052320Z 0600/0624 36007KT P6SM SKC  
FM061700 34008KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED  
METAR KSNY 052353Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLPNO 60000  
T02720061 10328 20233 $  
METAR KSNY 052253Z AUTO 36007KT 31/03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLPNO T03110033  
$  
METAR KSNY 052153Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 RAB2054E29  
SLPNO P0000 T03221022  
 
METAR KOGA 060015Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A2999 RMK AO2  
T02660107  
METAR KOGA 052355Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A2998 RMK AO2 T02810106  
10321 20265  
METAR KOGA 052335Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A2998 RMK AO2  
T02950106  
 
METAR KIML 052353Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18027/2255 SLP135 T02720094 10311 20261 56012  
METAR KIML 052253Z AUTO 18019G26KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18028/2222 SLP136 T02940089  
METAR KIML 052153Z AUTO 18014G26KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18028/2131 SLP141 T03060078  
 
KMCK 052320Z 0600/0624 19006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 052353Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T02440122 10272 20244 57013  
METAR KMCK 052253Z AUTO 18011G22KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19027/2206 SLP159 T02610117  
METAR KMCK 052153Z AUTO 20018G25KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND  
17028/2100 SLP161 T02670106  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 10/06/26 00:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...286/019  
8500 FT MSL...282/021  
8000 FT MSL...278/021  
7500 FT MSL...273/022  
7000 FT MSL...268/021  
6000 FT MSL...229/026  
5000 FT MSL...203/029  
4700 FT MSL...199/014  
4100 FT MSL...188/024  
4000 FT MSL...186/026  
3600 FT MSL...182/024  
3400 FT MSL...183/019  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 621 PM CDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH TUESDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE SETTLES  
BACK OVER THE REGION. SKIES WILL REMAIN CLEAR TO MOSTLY CLEAR WITH  
ONLY SOME HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS POSSIBLE. ANY STRONGER WIND GUSTS EARLY  
THIS EVENING WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH AFTER SUNSET. EXPECT A WIND  
SHIFT FROM THE SOUTH TO THE NORTH NORTHWEST BY TUESDAY AFTERNOON,  
BUT WINDS WILL GENERALLY REMAIN BELOW 10 KNOTS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 052320Z 0600/0624 23009KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 052353Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02440100 10272 20244 56012  
METAR KGLD 052253Z AUTO 19015G23KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19028/2216 SLP151 T02670100  
METAR KGLD 052153Z AUTO 19014G24KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND  
20029/2111 SLP159 T02720111  
 
KGCK 052320Z 0600/0624 17011KT P6SM SKC  
FM061400 20013G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM062300 19007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 052354Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP174 T02330122  
10261 20233 56013  
METAR KGCK 052254Z 20013KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T02560122  
METAR KGCK 052154Z 19011KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18027/2058 SLP181 T02610122  
 
METAR KLBL 052356Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP186  
6//// T02330133 10267 20233 56015 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 052256Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T02560128 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 052156Z AUTO 21014G18KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T02670133 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 060015Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3017 RMK AO2  
T02130108  
METAR KEHA 052355Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3017 RMK AO2 T02310107  
10267 20229 402670109  
METAR KEHA 052335Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3017 RMK AO2  
T02430103  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 10/06/26 00:20 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
13000 FT MSL...357/018  
12600 FT MSL...351/018  
12000 FT MSL...339/013  
11000 FT MSL...322/015  
10000 FT MSL...320/007  
9100 FT MSL...281/011  
9000 FT MSL...267/013  
8100 FT MSL...270/014  
8000 FT MSL...270/013  
7000 FT MSL...241/018  
6900 FT MSL...242/018  
6000 FT MSL...219/024  
6000 FT MSL...217/025  
5300 FT MSL...205/025  
5000 FT MSL...203/026  
4700 FT MSL...200/024  
4200 FT MSL...196/026  
4000 FT MSL...195/023  
4000 FT MSL...198/023  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 10/06/26 00:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...211/002  
13000 FT MSL...301/008  
12000 FT MSL...324/005  
11700 FT MSL...344/005  
11000 FT MSL...346/006  
10000 FT MSL...353/005  
9800 FT MSL...342/007  
9000 FT MSL...306/009  
8200 FT MSL...273/009  
8000 FT MSL...264/012  
7100 FT MSL...242/015  
7000 FT MSL...242/015  
6000 FT MSL...212/013  
6000 FT MSL...232/016  
5100 FT MSL...220/015  
5000 FT MSL...218/017  
4400 FT MSL...209/016  
4000 FT MSL...200/018  
3700 FT MSL...196/016  
3200 FT MSL...203/017  
3000 FT MSL...200/015  
3000 FT MSL...200/015  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2313 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 513 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD WITH LIGHT WINDS AND OCCASIONAL HIGH CLOUDS.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2200 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 500 PM CDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR IS EXPECTED THROUGH TAF PD AS A DRY AIRMASS CONTINUES ACROSS  
THE TERMINALS. LIGHT SE/S 5-10 KT WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE  
OVERNIGHT. THESE WINDS WILL BECOME SW 11-17 KT DURING THE DAYTIME  
HOURS AND BECOME A LITTLE STRONGER AND GUSTY (~ 20 KT). WINDS  
WILL BECOME LIGHT SE/S BY DUSK TOMORROW NIGHT.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 052331Z 0600/0624 19009KT P6SM SKC  
FM061400 23009KT P6SM SKC  
FM062100 20008KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 052353Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T02500094 10272 20228 56012  
METAR KGUY 052253Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T02670106  
METAR KGUY 052153Z AUTO 20010G21KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19029/2102 SLP173 T02670106  
 
KDHT 052331Z 0600/0624 19008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM061600 23010KT P6SM SKC  
FM062200 20006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 052353Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T02280111 10250 20217 56013 PWINO $  
METAR KDHT 052253Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T02440106 PWINO $  
METAR KDHT 052153Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T02500111 PWINO $  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0003 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 640 PM CDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THRU THE PERIOD WITH NO SIGNIFICANT  
WEATHER EXPECTED. WINDS WILL BE GENERALLY SOUTH TO SOUTHWESTERLY  
AT 6-9KT.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 052320Z 0600/0624 26006KT P6SM FEW070  
FM060300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM061100 08005KT P6SM SKC  
FM062000 28008KT P6SM SCT070  
METAR KFMN 052353Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02440072  
10256 20211 56014  
METAR KFMN 052253Z 26005KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T02500072  
METAR KFMN 052153Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T02560078  
 
METAR KLVS 052353Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM 19/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01890078 10206 20178 56007 $  
METAR KLVS 052253Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM 20/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T02000083 $  
METAR KLVS 052153Z AUTO 14013KT 10SM 21/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T02060083 $  
 
METAR KRTN 052353Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T02060089 10233 20189 56008  
METAR KRTN 052253Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T02110078  
METAR KRTN 052153Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T02330072  
 
METAR KCAO 052355Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T02170100 10233 20211 56010 $  
METAR KCAO 052255Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T02280100 $  
METAR KCAO 052155Z AUTO 21013G21KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T02330100 $  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2318 UTC MONDAY, OCTOBER 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 512 PM MDT MON OCT 5 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY IN PLACE ACROSS MOST OF NORTHERN AND  
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO EARLY THIS EVENING. A FEW SHOWERS AND WEAK  
THUNDERSTORMS HAVE DEVELOPED OVER THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS, DRIFTING  
SOUTHWARD SLOWLY WHILE PRODUCING BRIEF DOWNPOURS, GUSTY WINDS TO  
40 KT, SMALL HAIL, AND LIGHTNING. THIS SHOWER AND STORM ACTIVITY  
WILL DWINDLE AWAY SHORTLY AFTER SUNSET, ONLY TO REDEVELOP AGAIN  
TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EXPAND INTO NORTHWESTERN AND WEST CENTRAL  
AREAS ON A VERY SPARSE AND ISOLATED BASIS. THE PROSPECTS FOR FOG  
DEVELOPMENT LATE TONIGHT INTO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING ARE QUITE LOW  
WITH JUST A 10-20% CHANCE OF OCCURRING IN THE ESTANCIA VALLEY  
(NEAR K0E0) AND OTHER SPOTTY LOCATIONS ALONG THE CANADIAN AND  
PECOS RIVER VALLEYS IN EASTERN NEW MEXICO.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 051200Z  
VALID 051800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2605+15 3012+07 2414-10 2518-21 211138 260849 272257  
BCE 9900+07 1509-07 9900-21 291937 272846 295851  
LND 2916+13 2811+06 2423-10 2918-21 291738 272549 274261  
RKS 3328 2820+07 2520-09 2718-21 311538 322748 282858  
GJT 2508+14 9900+07 3408-09 0114-21 331139 311947 292554  
FMN 9900+12 0206+07 9900-08 3208-21 302736 293844 285151  
ABQ 9900+10 0613+07 9900-08 2813-21 282634 283742 285049  
MBW 2929 3024+08 2720-10 3317-21 342338 331949 283157  
DEN 2906+16 3208+08 3211-09 3414-23 321638 292046 282355  
PUB 9900+16 0107+09 3108-09 3012-22 301736 292145 272954  
ALS 0109+08 3309-09 3011-22 292536 293144 284452  
TCC 2111 2415+10 9900+06 3105-08 2813-21 282734 283342 284850  
BFF 2919 2915+16 2816+08 3021-10 3216-22 332038 301747 273157  
GLD 2230 2307+13 3110+07 3209-09 3109-23 272337 292345 272555  
GCK 2025+14 2217+11 2709+07 2611-09 2512-23 291737 292843 282154  
GAG 2109+13 1405+09 1407+07 9900-09 2411-22 282535 292742 283752  
AMA 2109 2205+09 9900+05 9900-08 2409-22 292834 293342 284850  
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DATA BASED ON 051200Z  
VALID 060000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+16 2808+08 2413-10 2324-22 232438 242848 273856  
BCE 9900+08 1610-08 2209-21 262137 283644 297151  
LND 3114+14 3122+07 3121-09 3029-22 282738 282549 273559  
RKS 2916 2921+07 3020-09 2925-21 252239 241449 273058  
GJT 3605+16 0207+08 2908-09 9900-21 990038 321048 293255  
FMN 3207+15 0305+08 9900-08 2805-21 302236 283645 295551  
ABQ 9900+13 0707+07 3209-07 3015-20 282834 283842 295350  
MBW 2817 2814+07 2626-09 2526-22 272537 282749 293260  
DEN 3112+16 3407+07 3107-10 3212-22 352038 342248 282256  
PUB 9900+17 0108+09 3512-10 3214-22 341938 301646 282754  
ALS 9900+09 3513-09 3512-21 312437 302846 294353  
TCC 2014 2411+12 0109+07 3114-08 3119-21 283134 283843 285750  
BFF 3008 3116+15 3126+08 3026-09 3220-22 322138 323049 313160  
GLD 2123 3010+16 3416+08 3312-10 2813-23 331737 301946 282655  
GCK 2021+16 2512+12 3511+06 3010-09 3111-22 282037 282445 273454  
GAG 1812+15 2105+10 2105+08 2905-09 2714-23 292035 273043 274851  
AMA 1912 2508+10 2906+06 2807-08 2913-22 283034 273643 275450  
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DATA BASED ON 051200Z  
VALID 061200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3008+13 2409+06 2219-12 2320-24 221840 232649 302550  
BCE 9900+07 2112-09 2422-21 283738 296044 297751  
LND 3215+13 3019+06 2724-12 2625-23 282639 253250 291754  
RKS 2911 2914+07 2619-11 2626-23 262039 252350 281954  
GJT 9900+14 9900+07 2508-10 9900-23 251539 251749 303454  
FMN 3205+13 3505+07 9900-09 3206-22 292238 304246 307152  
ABQ 9900+12 0806+07 3110-08 3012-21 303336 305543 306351  
MBW 3016 3117+06 3021-10 2821-22 272739 272549 282558  
DEN 3211+14 3112+07 3217-10 3416-22 300739 251449 291658  
PUB 3306+16 2905+08 3407-10 3613-22 011039 990049 301957  
ALS 3206+08 9900-10 0107-22 321438 301848 303654  
TCC 2421 3107+12 0308+06 3410-09 3313-21 312837 303745 295851  
BFF 3109 3105+13 2909+06 3216-10 3222-21 282639 283249 292459  
GLD 3609 3209+16 3312+07 2912-10 3112-22 340938 341149 311859  
GCK 2808+20 9900+13 0210+07 3606-10 3507-23 051838 031048 311757  
GAG 2618+16 2305+10 9900+08 2907-09 3007-23 331337 321247 292754  
AMA 2420 2806+10 9900+07 3006-09 3312-22 302836 303246 294952  
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THIS PRODUCT IS UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10, 30 AND 50  
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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