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NZUS99 KBOU 201209
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0605 MDT TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 201156Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP180 T00610028
10100 20056 55001 $
METAR KFNL 201056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP173 T00720022
$
METAR KFNL 200956Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP172 T00670022
$
METAR KGXY 201156Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP203
T00390000 10094 20033 53002
METAR KGXY 201056Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP199
T00440000
METAR KGXY 200956Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP195
T00391006
METAR KLMO 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3018 RMK AO2 T00370010
10099 20035
METAR KLMO 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3017 RMK AO2
T00360011
METAR KLMO 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3017 RMK AO2
T00460017
METAR KBDU 201155Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 201135Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN130 OVC170 05/04 A3014 RMK AO2
T00500041 10071 20039 53001 $
METAR KEIK 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW140 BKN170 05/04 A3014 RMK AO2
T00510040 $
METAR KEIK 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN170 05/04 A3014 RMK AO2
T00520041 $
KBJC 201123Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM201900 16007KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM210100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM210300 28006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 201155Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM SCT120 10/01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 201147Z 29004KT 10SM SCT150 11/01 A3017
METAR KBJC 201135Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3017 RMK AO2
KDEN 201123Z 2012/2118 24006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM201500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM201900 01009KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM210000 09006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM210300 16007KT P6SM FEW120
FM210600 21007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 201153Z 26005KT 10SM BKN110 BKN160 BKN220 12/02 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP155 VIRGA T01170017 10139 20111 53001 $
METAR KDEN 201053Z 28004KT 10SM SCT130 BKN160 11/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP149
VIRGA T01110017 $
METAR KDEN 200953Z 23004KT 10SM FEW140 BKN180 13/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01330022 $
KBKF 200900Z 2009/2115 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3014INS
TX20/2022Z TN08/2011Z
METAR KBKF 200858Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP156
T01030006 56004
METAR KBKF 200958Z 18006KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 11/01 A3014 RMK AO2A
SLP145 T01050005
METAR KBKF 201058Z 18006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 11/01 A3014 RMK SLP149
T01100007
KAPA 201123Z 2012/2112 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM201900 36008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM202200 06006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT150
FM210100 15006KT P6SM FEW120
FM210400 19006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KAPA 201153Z 15003KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN200 08/01 A3017 RMK AO2
SLP184 6//// 7//// T00780011 10106 20072 53002 PNO $
METAR KAPA 201053Z 00000KT 10SM OVC110 09/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00940017 PNO $
METAR KAPA 200953Z 15004KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 09/01 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP171
T00940006 PNO $
METAR KMNH 201155Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM SCT110 07/00 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 201135Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 06/00 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 201115Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 07/00 A3024 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 201155Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 201135Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 201115Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 201155Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 201135Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 201153Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP180
T00830033 10094 20072 55003
METAR KAKO 201053Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP176
T00780033
METAR KAKO 200953Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP169
T00830033
METAR KLIC 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 04/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00390017 10056 20011 56002
METAR KLIC 201055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00440022
METAR KLIC 200955Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00440017
METAR KHEQ 201155Z AUTO 22003KT 1/2SM FG CLR 01/00 A3013 RMK AO2
T00070000 10042 21005 56003 $
METAR KHEQ 201135Z AUTO 34003KT 1/2SM FG CLR 00/M00 A3012 RMK AO2
T00011003 $
METAR KHEQ 201115Z AUTO 29003KT 3/4SM BR CLR 01/00 A3012 RMK AO2
T00060001 $
METAR K2V6 201154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 201134Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 201114Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00610039 10061 20028 53001 $
METAR KITR 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00500033 $
METAR KITR 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00440028
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/20/2026
FORT COLLINS - 07:17:06 MDT / 18:12:53 MDT
DENVER - 07:15:40 MDT / 18:13:28 MDT
STERLING - 07:09:48 MDT / 18:05:21 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 10/20/26 11:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...217/024
22000 FT MSL...235/023
20000 FT MSL...211/023
19000 FT MSL...216/014
18000 FT MSL...211/014
17000 FT MSL...200/014
16700 FT MSL...198/014
16000 FT MSL...193/013
15000 FT MSL...195/012
14500 FT MSL...192/012
14000 FT MSL...190/011
13000 FT MSL...188/013
12600 FT MSL...182/008
12000 FT MSL...184/012
11000 FT MSL...206/014
11000 FT MSL...207/015
10000 FT MSL...226/012
9900 FT MSL...220/013
9000 FT MSL...218/010
8900 FT MSL...211/010
8000 FT MSL...193/012
7900 FT MSL...193/011
7200 FT MSL...204/009
7000 FT MSL...225/009
6600 FT MSL...247/008
6100 FT MSL...293/009
6000 FT MSL...291/009
5900 FT MSL...281/010
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1114 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 511 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
WINDS HAVE ALREADY BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE EARLY THIS MORNING.
EXPECT THAT CONTINUE THRU LATE THIS MORNING BEFORE WINDS SWITCH
TO A NORTHERLY DIRECTION BY 19Z. IN THE 23Z-00Z PERIOD EXPECT
WINDS WILL BECOME MORE EASTERLY AND THEN SOUTHEAST BY 02Z-03Z
THIS EVENING. WINDS OVERNIGHT WILL BE MAINLY DRAINAGE. VFR
CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THRU THE PERIOD.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 201155Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC120 03/M01 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 201135Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM OVC120 03/M01 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 201115Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM OVC120 03/M01 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 201155Z 01006KT 10SM OVC140 07/01 A3019 RMK AO2A SLP173
T00670006 10097 20032 55002 PWINO $
METAR KAFF 201055Z 34009KT 10SM BKN160 05/00 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP175
T00490001 PWINO $
METAR KAFF 200955Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3019 RMK AO2A SLP173
T00441008 PWINO $
KCOS 201128Z 2012/2112 01007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM201800 15009KT P6SM BKN070
FM210200 36005KT P6SM SCT090
METAR KCOS 201154Z 33004KT 10SM BKN120 09/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP177
T00890022 10094 20056 55002 $
METAR KCOS 201054Z 03006KT 10SM SCT150 BKN170 07/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00720022 $
METAR KCOS 200954Z 36005KT 10SM SCT110 BKN140 08/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00780022 $
METAR KFLY 201155Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3023 RMK AO2 T00870000
10089 20057
METAR KFLY 201135Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3023 RMK AO2
T00860000
METAR KFLY 201115Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3023 RMK AO2
T00790002
KFCS 201200Z 2012/2118 35009KT 9999 BKN130 QNH3020INS
BECMG 2016/2017 18009KT 9999 FEW100 SCT130 QNH3017INS
BECMG 2022/2023 22009KT 9999 SCT090 BKN120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 2102/2103 31009KT 9999 BKN080 620802 QNH3021INS
BECMG 2107/2108 35009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3028INS
BECMG 2115/2116 20009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3035INS TX24/2020Z
TN10/2012Z
METAR KFCS 201155Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM OVC120 09/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00900007 10096 20065 55001 $
METAR KFCS 201055Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM FEW120 OVC160 08/01 A3017 RMK AO2
SLP188 T00830008 $
METAR KFCS 200955Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM FEW140 07/00 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00660001 $
KPUB 201128Z 2012/2112 35006KT P6SM SKC
FM201600 25007KT P6SM SCT100
FM202300 10008KT P6SM SCT100
FM210200 04005KT P6SM FEW120
FM210600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 201153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00780022
10106 20061 55001 $
METAR KPUB 201053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP167 T00780022
$
METAR KPUB 200953Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00670011
$
METAR KVTP 201155Z AUTO 26015KT 4SM BR SCT002 SCT007 BKN080 03/03 A3047
RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 201135Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM SCT003 SCT007 SCT080 03/03 A3048
RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 201115Z AUTO 25012G17KT 10SM SCT002 SCT007 BKN055 03/03 A3047
RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 201154Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00830050 10128 20072 53000
METAR KTAD 201054Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01000056
METAR KTAD 200954Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP162
T00940056
METAR KLAA 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00610050 10083 20056 55003
METAR KLAA 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP167
T00560050
METAR KLAA 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP167
T00670050
METAR KSPD 201156Z AUTO 19012KT 11/08 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP164 T01110078
10122 20100 55004
METAR KSPD 201056Z AUTO 22005KT 11/08 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP159 T01110078
METAR KSPD 200956Z AUTO 22006KT 11/07 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP159 T01110072
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/20/2026
BURLINGTON - 07:04:24 MDT / 18:03:12 MDT
PUEBLO - 07:12:34 MDT / 18:13:49 MDT
LAMAR - 07:04:21 MDT / 18:06:01 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 10/20/26 11:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...268/023
23000 FT MSL...273/025
22000 FT MSL...268/021
21000 FT MSL...263/018
20000 FT MSL...235/013
19000 FT MSL...244/015
18000 FT MSL...229/011
17000 FT MSL...230/012
16600 FT MSL...218/010
16000 FT MSL...223/013
15000 FT MSL...236/013
14300 FT MSL...233/008
14000 FT MSL...240/020
12400 FT MSL...241/018
12000 FT MSL...219/015
11000 FT MSL...222/014
10800 FT MSL...220/015
10000 FT MSL...253/014
9700 FT MSL...239/013
9000 FT MSL...250/011
8600 FT MSL...250/010
8000 FT MSL...258/007
7700 FT MSL...239/007
7100 FT MSL...246/006
7000 FT MSL...256/005
6000 FT MSL...004/005
5900 FT MSL...334/006
5700 FT MSL...009/008
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 529 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
KALS: PASSING SHOWERS AND MVFR CIGS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH ABOUT
15Z. AFTER THAT, CLOUDS SHOULD WAVER BETWEEN MVFR AND VFR, WITH
SOUTHWEST WINDS THROUGH THE REST OF TODAY. OVERNIGHT, LIGHTER WINDS
AND VFR RETURNS.
KCOS AND KPUB: VFR IS EXPECTED THROUGH 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL
GENERALLY FOLLOW DIURNAL FLOW PATTERNS AND REMAIN UNDER 12 KNOTS,
WITH PERSISTENT MID-LEVEL CLOUDS. THERE MAY BE A SHOWER OR TWO OVER
THE MOUNTAINS NEAR KCOS THIS AFTERNOON, THOUGH CURRENTLY NO IMPACTS
ARE EXPECTED AT THE TERMINAL.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
SPECI KCAG 201157Z AUTO 13003KT 1 1/4SM BR SCT002 01/01 A3025 RMK AO2
VIS 1/2V5 T00110011
METAR KCAG 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR VV002 02/02 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP230 70003 T00170017 10083 20006 53009
SPECI KCAG 201151Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR VV002 02/02 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KHDN 201156Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP222
70002 T00500039 10100 20039 53008
METAR KHDN 201056Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP212
T00440028
METAR KHDN 200956Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP196
T00670050
METAR KSBS 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3026 RMK AO1 T00360022
10087 20034
METAR KSBS 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3026 RMK AO1
T00450030
METAR KSBS 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3024 RMK AO1
T00420034
METAR K33V 201155Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 201135Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3032 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 201115Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP209
T00220011 10089 20022 53008
METAR KEEO 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP198
T00280017
METAR KEEO 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00330022
METAR K20V 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 00/M01 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 201155Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT003 M01/M02 A3037 RMK AO2
T10071017 10048 21011
METAR KGNB 201135Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3037 RMK AO2
T10081021
METAR KGNB 201115Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3036 RMK AO2
T10031016
METAR K0CO 201155Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM SCT100 M02/M03 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 201135Z AUTO 27010G18KT 10SM SCT110 M01/M03 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 201115Z AUTO 29012G19KT 10SM OVC110 M01/M03 A3046 RMK AO2
KGJT 201140Z 2012/2112 11008KT P6SM SCT110
FM201400 12009KT P6SM SCT110
FM202000 30005KT P6SM SCT100
FM210000 03005KT P6SM FEW250
FM210600 10010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 201153Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP189
7//// T00780061 10122 20078 53006 $
METAR KGJT 201053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00830061 $
METAR KGJT 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00780061 $
KRIL 201140Z 2012/2112 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080
FM201900 28006KT P6SM BKN100
FM210000 19005KT P6SM FEW250
FM210600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRIL 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP211
70001 T00560050 10100 20050 53010
SPECI KRIL 201138Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR FEW001 FEW070 06/06 A3024 RMK AO2
T00560056
SPECI KRIL 201136Z AUTO 05003KT 1 1/4SM BR FEW001 FEW070 05/05 A3024 RMK
AO2 T00500050
KEGE 201140Z 2012/2112 VRB02KT P6SM SCT006 SCT080 BKN100
FM201900 25006KT P6SM BKN100
FM210000 17005KT P6SM FEW250
FM210600 00000KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KEGE 201156Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN003 04/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP234
70007 T00390033 10089 20039 53008
SPECI KEGE 201120Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM FEW006 04/03 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KEGE 201056Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM OVC006 04/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00440033
KASE 201140Z 2012/2112 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN110
FM201900 35006KT P6SM BKN120
FM210000 21005KT P6SM FEW250
FM210600 19005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KASE 201153Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN070 OVC100 02/01 A3031 RMK AO2
SLP199 70011 T00220006 10050 20011 53005
METAR KASE 201053Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP190
T00170006
METAR KASE 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 01/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00110006
METAR KCCU 201155Z AUTO 18006KT SCT110 00/M05 A3048 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCCU 201135Z AUTO 21005KT BKN110 00/M06 A3047 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCCU 201115Z AUTO 18006KT BKN110 00/M05 A3047 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KLXV 201153Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM FEW070 M03/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP213
70003 T10281033 10006 21039 53001 $
METAR KLXV 201053Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM FEW070 M03/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP212
T10331039 $
METAR KLXV 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP204
T10221028 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/20/2026
RANGELY - 07:31:22 MDT / 18:28:17 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:29:16 MDT / 18:28:35 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:24:01 MDT / 18:19:59 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 10/20/26 12:02 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...214/020
10400 FT MSL...209/020
10200 FT MSL...173/013
10100 FT MSL...213/018
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1203 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 550 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
FEW TO BKN MID AND LOW LEVEL CLOUDS CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE
AREA. A FEW SITES HAVE BRIEFLY DROPPED BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS OR
TO MVFR TO LIFR CONDITIONS THIS MORNING AS THESE LOW CLOUDS
MOVE THROUGH. THIS CLOUD COVER MAY PERSIST THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON, BUT THERE ARE LOW CHANCES OF TAF SITE IMPACTS. A FEW
ISOLATED SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE HIGH
TERRAIN TODAY. SHOWERS BECOME MORE LIKELY IN THE FOUR CORNERS
REGION TOWARDS THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT
AND TERRAIN DRIVEN.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 201155Z AUTO 33003KT 06/05 A3023 RMK AO2 T00610053 10096
20058 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 06/05 A3023 RMK AO2 T00640054 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 06/05 A3023 RMK AO2 T00610053 PWINO
KMTJ 201140Z 2012/2112 15005KT P6SM SCT100
FM201700 36005KT P6SM BKN070
FM210100 14005KT P6SM SCT250
FM210600 15006KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMTJ 201153Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP207
70002 T00500044 10078 20050 53004
METAR KMTJ 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP194
T00610056
METAR KMTJ 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 07/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP193
T00670056
METAR KGUC 201156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 02/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP243
70001 T00220011 10050 20022 53007 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 201056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP224
T00280017 $
METAR KGUC 200956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 03/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP222
T00280022 $
METAR K7BM 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 05/00 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 05/00 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 05/00 A3038 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 03/00 A3033 RMK AO2
T00260000 10038 20015
METAR KAEJ 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 03/00 A3032 RMK AO2
T00251001
METAR KAEJ 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3032 RMK AO2
T00210000
METAR KANK 201155Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC140 05/01 A3029 RMK AO2
T00500006 10065 20038 53003 $
METAR KANK 201135Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC130 05/00 A3029 RMK AO2
T00480005 $
METAR KANK 201115Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM OVC130 04/01 A3029 RMK AO2
T00450006 $
METAR KMYP 201155Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM BKN032 OVC090 00/00 A3056 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 201135Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM SCT034 OVC090 00/00 A3056 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 201115Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM OVC100 00/00 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 201155Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3024 RMK AO2 70033
T00510038 10082 20049 53006
METAR KAIB 201135Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM FEW085 05/04 A3024 RMK AO2
T00500038
METAR KAIB 201115Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM FEW085 05/04 A3024 RMK AO2
T00530038
KTEX 201140Z 2012/2112 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
FM201700 25005KT P6SM BKN100
FM210000 18005KT P6SM BKN100
FM210600 13004KT P6SM FEW070 BKN250
METAR KTEX 201155Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 201135Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT045 SCT055 03/00 A3036 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 201115Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN055 03/01 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 201155Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM DZ SCT060 SCT070 OVC080 06/05 A3035
RMK AO2
METAR K04V 201135Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM OVC080 06/05 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 201115Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC080 06/05 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 201153Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM FEW085 04/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP205
70001 T00440033 10089 20044 53006
METAR KCEZ 201053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00500044
METAR KCEZ 200953Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00670050
KDRO 201140Z 2012/2112 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080
FM201700 17005KT P6SM SCT045 SCT250
FM210000 01005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT250
FM210600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KDRO 201153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM FEW050 BKN080 OVC100 08/05 A3027
RMK AO2 RAB35E46 SLP203 P0000 60000 T00780050 10100 20072
53003
METAR KDRO 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 08/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP194
T00780061
METAR KDRO 200953Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 OVC110 08/06 A3026
RMK AO2 SLP192 T00830061
METAR KCPW 201155Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT034 BKN040 BKN065 00/00 A3051
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 201135Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT036 SCT055 BKN065 00/00 A3050
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 201115Z AUTO 27004KT 5SM BR SCT001 SCT029 BKN037 00/00 A3050
RMK AO2
KALS 201128Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 BKN070 PROB30
2012/2014 -SHRA BKN050
FM201600 22008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM210200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070
METAR KALS 201152Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN065 OVC110 07/06 A3030 RMK AO2
RAB04E38 SLP204 P0001 60001 7//// T00670061 10083 20056
53004
METAR KALS 201052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW050 SCT070 BKN085 06/06 A3028
RMK AO2 SLP191 T00560056
METAR KALS 200952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC110 06/06 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP189 T00610056
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/20/2026
VAIL - 07:21:08 MDT / 18:19:09 MDT
DURANGO - 07:24:27 MDT / 18:27:56 MDT
ALAMOSA - 07:16:40 MDT / 18:19:44 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 10/20/26 12:02 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...214/020
10400 FT MSL...209/020
10200 FT MSL...173/013
10100 FT MSL...213/018
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1203 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 550 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
FEW TO BKN MID AND LOW LEVEL CLOUDS CONTINUE TO MOVE ACROSS THE
AREA. A FEW SITES HAVE BRIEFLY DROPPED BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS OR
TO MVFR TO LIFR CONDITIONS THIS MORNING AS THESE LOW CLOUDS
MOVE THROUGH. THIS CLOUD COVER MAY PERSIST THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON, BUT THERE ARE LOW CHANCES OF TAF SITE IMPACTS. A FEW
ISOLATED SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE OVER THE HIGH
TERRAIN TODAY. SHOWERS BECOME MORE LIKELY IN THE FOUR CORNERS
REGION TOWARDS THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT
AND TERRAIN DRIVEN.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 201120Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM FEW080
FM202100 05006KT P6SM VCSH SCT080
FM210200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080
FM210600 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC120
METAR KPGA 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01170089 10150 20117 53004 $
METAR KPGA 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01220089 $
METAR KPGA 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01390083 $
SPECI KRQE 201201Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR VV002 03/03 A3026 RMK AO2
T00330033
METAR KRQE 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR FEW002 03/03 A3026 RMK AO2
VIS 1V5 SLP179 70009 T00330033 10083 20033 53003
SPECI KRQE 201151Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR FEW002 03/03 A3026 RMK AO2
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1126 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION...TUESDAY 20/12Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 21/12Z
PRIMARILY
VFR, PERIODS OF MVFR/IFR IN HEAVIER SHOWERS AND STORMS. ISOLATED
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE OVER THE WHITE MOUNTAINS AND
KAIBAB PLATEAU AFTER 18Z. NUMEROUS TO WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS BEGIN MOVING IN FROM THE SOUTH AFTER 06Z WEDNESDAY.
WINDS S-SW 5-15KTS GUSTS TO 20KTS DAYTIME TUESDAY, LIGHT AND VRB
OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS EXPECTED NEAR STORMS.
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 21/12Z THROUGH FRIDAY 23/12Z...WIDESPREAD
SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY BRINGING PERIODS OF MVFR/IFR
CONDITIONS. ACTIVITY DIMINISHES FROM WEST TO EAST LATE THURSDAY
EVENING/NIGHT. WINDS S 10-15KTS WITH GUSTS TO 25KTS WEDNESDAY,
S-SW 10-20KTS WITH GUSTS TO 30KTS THURSDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 201141Z 2012/2118 16007KT P6SM FEW070 BKN100
FM202200 33006KT P6SM SCT070 SCT100
FM210300 16007KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100
METAR KSLC 201154Z 15008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN110 15/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01500067 10167 20144 53003 $
METAR KSLC 201054Z 13011KT 10SM BKN110 16/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01560061 $
METAR KSLC 200954Z 14010G20KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 16/06 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP145 VIRGA T01560061 $
KVEL 201140Z 2012/2112 VRB03KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
FM201700 VRB03KT P6SM SCT110
FM210000 27005KT P6SM FEW110
FM210600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 201153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM SCT060 OVC085 08/06 A3021 RMK AO2
RAB34E49 SLP197 P0000 60000 T00780061 10100 20044 51006 $
METAR KVEL 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 07/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP196
T00670050 $
METAR KVEL 200953Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP193
T00610044 $
METAR KPUC 201153Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM OVC038 09/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP212
T00940061 10100 20089 53003 $
METAR KPUC 201053Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC041 09/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00940067 $
METAR KPUC 200953Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM OVC040 09/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP205
T00940056 $
KCNY 201140Z 2012/2112 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120
FM210000 02005KT P6SM FEW250
FM210600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCNY 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 07/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP193
T00670061 10100 20067 53007
METAR KCNY 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00780072
METAR KCNY 200953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00720067
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0458 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC...DRY CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.
WINDS WILL SHIFT FROM LIGHT NORTHERLY TO LIGHT SOUTHERLY BETWEEN 02-
03Z. CEILINGS NEAR 7000 FEET WILL DEVELOP TUESDAY AFTERNOON WITH A
10% CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 1200 TUESDAY.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...WINDS WILL REMAIN MAINLY
DIURNALLY DRIVEN THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING AT ALL TERMINALS.
ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS CENTRAL
AND SOUTHERN UTAH, WITH OCCASIONALLY LOWER CEILINGS THROUGH
04-06Z. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL REDEVELOP ACROSS MUCH OF
THE AREA AGAIN TUESDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 201141Z 2012/2112 17005KT P6SM FEW050 BKN080
FM201800 22007KT P6SM FEW050 BKN080
FM210300 08006KT P6SM BKN050 BKN080=
METAR KEVW 201153Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM FEW090 06/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00610028 10094 20056 53004 $
METAR KEVW 201053Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM OVC085 06/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP168
T00560028
METAR KEVW 200953Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00720033
KRKS 201120Z 2012/2112 17005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
FM201800 26008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM210100 17005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KRKS 201154Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00500028 10089 20044 53006
METAR KRKS 201054Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00560028
METAR KRKS 200954Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP169
T00670033
KRWL 201125Z 2012/2112 21008KT P6SM FEW120
FM201700 23013G22KT P6SM SCT120
FM210000 23008KT P6SM SKC
FM210500 20005KT P6SM SKC
FM210900 16004KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 201125Z 2012/2112 15009KT P6SM FEW100
FM201600 25008KT P6SM SKC
FM202000 29006KT P6SM SCT120
FM202200 33007KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 PROB30 2022/2101 VRB15G25KT
6SM -SHRA BKN060
FM210300 22004KT P6SM SCT100
FM210600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 201153Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP181
T00280006 10072 20022 53004
METAR KLAR 201053Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP175
T00280000
METAR KLAR 200953Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM BKN110 04/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP164
T00390006
KCYS 201125Z 2012/2112 29008KT P6SM SKC
FM201700 32008KT P6SM SCT120
FM202200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 PROB30 2022/2101 VRB15G25KT
6SM -SHRA BKN060
FM210100 30006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KCYS 201153Z 29006KT 10SM BKN120 08/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP167
T00780006 10100 20056 55003 $
METAR KCYS 201053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM OVC120 07/00 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00720000 $
METAR KCYS 200953Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM OVC120 06/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00610006 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 10/20/26 11:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
22000 FT MSL...155/001
14600 FT MSL...078/001
14000 FT MSL...166/002
12000 FT MSL...136/001
11100 FT MSL...277/003
11000 FT MSL...238/002
10000 FT MSL...031/003
10000 FT MSL...022/004
9000 FT MSL...340/018
9000 FT MSL...320/003
8100 FT MSL...346/014
8000 FT MSL...347/017
7300 FT MSL...359/014
7000 FT MSL...305/016
6700 FT MSL...024/014
6200 FT MSL...318/009
6000 FT MSL...327/011
6000 FT MSL...354/009
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 10/20/26 11:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...198/004
19000 FT MSL...190/010
18000 FT MSL...183/009
17400 FT MSL...177/010
17000 FT MSL...176/010
11000 FT MSL...316/026
10000 FT MSL...345/018
9500 FT MSL...342/010
9000 FT MSL...345/017
8600 FT MSL...350/015
8000 FT MSL...338/014
7900 FT MSL...348/014
7300 FT MSL...336/013
7000 FT MSL...344/012
6700 FT MSL...328/009
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1030 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 430 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE PERIOD AT
ALL TAF SITES. LIGHT WINDS 10KTS OR LESS, EXCEPT A SLIGHT 18KT
GUST AT CPR DURING PEAK HEATING OF THE AFTERNOON MIXING TO THE
SURFACE. WINDS BECOME LIGHT TOWARDS SUNSET AFTER 01-02Z WITH
RADIATIONAL COOLING. INCREASED MID LEVEL CLOUDS DURING THE
AFTERNOON, CEILINGS TO THE WEST OF THE DIVIDE. ISOLATED SHOWER
ACTIVITY (<20%) WEST OF THE DIVIDE AS WELL, DURING THE AFTERNOON
AT BPI/PNA BUT CONFIDENCE LOW ON STATION ONLY CARRYING VCSH.
OTHERWISE, DRY CONDITIONS FOR POINTS EAST AFTER AFTER SUNSET
THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING.
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 1133 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 533 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. MEDIUM TO
HIGH BASED CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED TO START PUSHING THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON. LOOKING AT THE CLOUD BASES IN COLORADO, THEY RANGE
BETWEEN 10,000 AND 16,000FT WITH SOME POTENTIAL OF CLOUD BASES
BEING AS LOW AS 6,500FT BUT ITS UNCERTAIN IF THOSE LOWER CLOUD
DECKS WILL MAKE IT HERE. BETWEEN 21 AND 01Z THERE IS SOME
POTENTIAL FOR VERY BRIEF RAIN SHOWERS FOR KLAR AND KCYS.
HOWEVER, THE FEELING THAT IT MAY END UP AS VIRGA ALSO HAS A
PRETTY GOOD GRIP IN THE BACK OF MY MIND. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
LIGHTLY GUST THIS AFTERNOON UP TO 20 KNOTS BUT WILL BECOME
PRETTY LIGHT AFTER 00Z.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3015 RMK AO2 T00270000
10075 20027
METAR KIBM 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3014 RMK AO2
T00320004
METAR KIBM 201115Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3014 RMK AO2
T00410008
KSNY 201125Z 2012/2112 20005KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 17008KT P6SM SKC
FM210500 21009KT P6SM SKC
FM210800 27005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 201153Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP194
T00220011 10061 20006 55002 $
METAR KSNY 201053Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00170006 $
METAR KSNY 200953Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00280006 $
METAR KOGA 201155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/01 A3015 RMK AO2 70001
T00100005 10069 20001
METAR KOGA 201135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3015 RMK AO2
T00021003
METAR KOGA 201115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3015 RMK AO2
T00080000
SPECI KIML 201202Z AUTO 36005KT 1SM BR VV001 00/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
T00001006
SPECI KIML 201200Z AUTO 36004KT 2 1/2SM BR BKN002 00/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
T00001006
METAR KIML 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT002 00/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP214
T00001006 10039 20000 50000
KMCK 201120Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120
TEMPO 2013/2015 3SM BR
METAR KMCK 201153Z AUTO 08003KT 7SM CLR 05/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP210
T00500050 10078 20044 53002
METAR KMCK 201053Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00500044
METAR KMCK 200953Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP204
T00560044
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 10/20/26 11:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
7000 FT MSL...327/021
5000 FT MSL...275/014
4700 FT MSL...265/014
4100 FT MSL...231/015
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1138 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 637 AM CDT TUE OCT 20 2026
PATCHY FOG WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN OVER PORTIONS OF SOUTHWEST
NEBRASKA AND CENTRAL SANDHILLS THIS MORNING, INCLUDING KLBF. THIS
WILL LEAD TO PERIODS OF IFR/LOCALLY LIFR CIGS AND VISIBILITIES. THIS
FOG SHOULD QUICKLY DISSIPATE BY THE LATE MORNING TODAY. VFR
CONDITIONS WILL THEN PREVAIL THROUGH MOST OF THE FORECAST PERIOD
UNTIL EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING WHERE PATCHY FOG COULD RETURN OVER
SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA.
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BECOME MORE SOUTHERLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY TODAY
AT 5 TO 10 KNOTS. WINDS WILL THEN BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE BY THE
EARLY EVENING HOURS AND EXTEND THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS INTO
WEDNESDAY.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 201120Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120
FM201800 17012G20KT P6SM SCT120
FM202200 18006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KGLD 201153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP200
T00280017 10050 20022 53001
METAR KGLD 201053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00390017
METAR KGLD 200953Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00390017
KGCK 201120Z 2012/2112 16009KT P6SM SCT100
FM201800 18018G28KT P6SM SCT150 SCT200
FM210000 16012KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 201154Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01000072 10122 20100 53001
METAR KGCK 201054Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01060072
METAR KGCK 200954Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01000067
METAR KLBL 201156Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP200
60000 T01110067 10150 20100 55004
METAR KLBL 201056Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01060067
METAR KLBL 200956Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01060072
METAR KEHA 201155Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3017 RMK AO2 T01090074
10125 20084
METAR KEHA 201135Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3017 RMK AO2
T01130076
METAR KEHA 201115Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3017 RMK AO2
T01100079
GOODLAND (KGLD) 10/20/26 11:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...204/021
19000 FT MSL...216/019
18000 FT MSL...217/018
17000 FT MSL...211/016
16000 FT MSL...198/016
15000 FT MSL...198/018
13000 FT MSL...179/025
12000 FT MSL...187/025
11000 FT MSL...187/018
9000 FT MSL...327/021
7000 FT MSL...302/020
6900 FT MSL...315/014
6000 FT MSL...328/011
6000 FT MSL...348/012
5000 FT MSL...061/010
4700 FT MSL...059/013
4200 FT MSL...123/010
4000 FT MSL...096/007
4000 FT MSL...087/007
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 10/20/26 11:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11700 FT MSL...330/003
10000 FT MSL...235/010
9800 FT MSL...019/007
8200 FT MSL...186/007
7100 FT MSL...247/008
7000 FT MSL...288/024
6000 FT MSL...239/017
6000 FT MSL...249/020
5100 FT MSL...241/020
5000 FT MSL...242/025
4400 FT MSL...230/020
4000 FT MSL...208/024
3600 FT MSL...190/018
3200 FT MSL...184/027
3000 FT MSL...171/019
3000 FT MSL...171/019
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1111 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 508 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
A BRIEF PERIOD OF FOG IS POSSIBLE EARLY THIS MORNING AT KMCK.
OTHERWISE, VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK
THROUGH THIS EVENING. LATE TUESDAY NIGHT, AREAS OF FOG MAY
REDEVELOP AND IMPACT KMCK WITH REDUCED VISIBILITY TOWARDS 12Z.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0934 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 433 AM CDT TUE OCT 20 2026
GOOD FLYING WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD, WITH
VFR AT ALL AIRPORTS, AND VARYING AMOUNTS OF MID/HIGH CLOUDS.
AFTER 15Z TUE, ELEVATED TO STRONG SOUTH WINDS ARE EXPECTED,
GUSTING 25-28 KTS.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 201136Z 2012/2112 18008KT P6SM VCSH FEW250
FM201600 19012KT P6SM BKN250
FM210100 17014G26KT P6SM FEW250
PROB30 2101/2103 4SM -SHRA BR BKN250
FM210400 19011KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/20035KT=
METAR KGUY 201153Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01110061 10150 20106 55001
METAR KGUY 201053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW110 11/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01110061
METAR KGUY 200953Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM FEW100 12/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01220067
KDHT 201136Z 2012/2112 19008KT P6SM SCT250
FM201700 20013KT P6SM BKN250
FM210000 18013KT P6SM VCSH BKN250
FM210700 21010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 201153Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW110 10/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01000067 10133 20100 55006 PWINO $
METAR KDHT 201053Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM FEW070 11/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01110067 PWINO $
METAR KDHT 200953Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01060067 PWINO $
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0513 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1129 PM CDT MON OCT 19 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO PREVAIL WITH HIGH CLOUDS AND SOUTHWEST
WINDS UP TO 15 KTS. THERE IS A LOW CHANCE FOR SOME HIGH BASED
LIGHT SHOWERS AND MAYBE EVEN THUNDER. THE PROBABILITY FOR THUNDER
AND RAIN AT ANY ONE TERMINAL IS VERY LOW AND SHOULD NOT SEE ANY
IMPACTS OUTSIDE OF SOME POTENTIAL ERRATIC WIND GUSTS FROM THESE
SHOWERS IF THEY FORM CLOSE ENOUGH.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 201124Z 2012/2112 09006KT P6SM SCT120
FM201500 14006KT P6SM SCT120
FM210000 07006KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KFMN 201153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW070 08/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP204
60000 T00830067 10122 20083 53006
METAR KFMN 201053Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP193
T00940072
METAR KFMN 200953Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW070 11/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01060083
SPECI KLVS 201154Z AUTO 15010KT 3SM BR 06/06 A3028 RMK AO2 T00560056
$
METAR KLVS 201152Z AUTO 14009KT 1 1/4SM BR 06/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP189
7//// T00560056 10100 20050 53002 $
SPECI KLVS 201151Z AUTO 14010KT 1SM BR 06/06 A3028 RMK AO2 $
METAR KRTN 201153Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 04/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP202
70007 T00390039 10078 20039 55003 $
METAR KRTN 201053Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00500044 $
METAR KRTN 200953Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00720056 $
METAR KCAO 201155Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01060083 10122 20100 56005 $
METAR KCAO 201055Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM SCT100 11/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01110083 $
METAR KCAO 200955Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM FEW120 12/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01170083 $
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1131 UTC TUESDAY, OCTOBER 20, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 525 AM MDT TUE OCT 20 2026
SHOWERS HAVE INCREASED IN COVERAGE ACROSS CENTRAL NM THIS MORNING.
SHOWERS WILL GENERALLY BE BRIEF WITH VFR CONDITIONS PREVAILING.
FOG HAS DEVELOPED IN NORTHERN NM, INCLUDING AT KAXX AND KLVS. FOG
SHOULD DISSIPATE SHORTLY AFTER SUNRISE THIS MORNING.
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED STORMS WILL FOCUS OVER CENTRAL NM THIS
AFTERNOON, WITH DRY CONDITIONS ELSEWHERE. MID AND HIGH CLOUDS
WILL INCREASE IN COVERAGE FROM THE SOUTHWEST THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD.
THERE IS A LOW CHANCE (10-30% CHANCE) THAT PATCHY FOG/LIFR CIGS
DEVELOP IN THE SOUTHEAST PLAINS AT THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 200600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1709 1909+07 1810+01 2221-12 2213-22 222040 233545 234449
BCE 1917+00 1913-12 2006-22 242238 233042 243748
LND 2209+09 2208+02 2122-12 2113-23 232140 243846 244649
RKS 2014 1809+02 2020-12 1812-23 231639 243444 234649
GJT 1810+08 2113+01 1811-13 2105-23 231936 232841 233849
FMN 1509+09 1611+02 2023-13 2327-21 242135 233140 233448
ABQ 2118+10 2113+02 2430-11 2337-22 243934 243239 243747
MBW 2007 1812+02 1912-12 2113-24 261838 253243 254249
DEN 2118+10 2014+03 2107-13 0608-24 242135 242742 243249
PUB 1714+10 1814+03 2118-13 2336-22 231835 242940 243248
ALS 2210+03 2315-13 2332-22 232334 243239 243348
TCC 2124 2115+10 2216+04 2423-10 2525-23 243534 253639 253948
BFF 1921 2115+10 2015+02 1911-12 2107-25 282337 273643 264149
GLD 2013 2312+10 2411+04 1808-13 2518-25 262735 263142 263248
GCK 2221+13 2114+11 2216+04 2423-12 2634-24 263135 263341 263348
GAG 2216+13 2114+11 2117+05 2424-11 2532-23 263935 263641 263748
AMA 2123 2113+11 2016+05 2320-11 2428-22 244435 253740 253948
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 201200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1907 2211+07 2112+00 2117-13 2212-22 211840 233644 235250
BCE 2014+00 2216-12 2418-21 243038 243941 234249
LND 9900+08 2506+02 2118-12 2112-23 241840 243445 254150
RKS 2412 2409+01 2213-13 2205-23 241339 243244 253850
GJT 2306+08 2213+00 9900-13 2910-22 241737 242842 263149
FMN 2408+08 2316+01 2416-13 2624-19 252537 263340 263548
ABQ 2214+09 2318+02 2434-13 2540-20 253637 264140 274148
MBW 2816 9900+01 1509-12 1909-25 231437 243044 254049
DEN 2306+10 2108+03 2316-14 2113-23 241636 252541 243449
PUB 2407+10 2209+03 2018-13 2432-23 252135 252740 253248
ALS 2216+02 2422-12 2437-22 252236 242841 253248
TCC 2420 2319+10 2120+04 2118-10 2327-22 253637 253239 253848
BFF 1914 2013+10 2114+03 1912-13 1405-25 251637 263043 263749
GLD 2006 2108+10 2111+03 2216-12 2434-24 231736 252441 263348
GCK 2112+13 2315+08 2419+02 2326-11 2427-23 242637 262740 263248
GAG 2410+13 2111+09 2116+04 2324-12 2621-24 272837 263140 263748
AMA 2315 2111+09 2218+04 2321-11 2620-23 273436 253140 264147
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 210000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1609+08 1817+01 2022-14 2128-22 234739 235444 226151
BCE 1617+01 1928-12 2239-20 225338 225544 225951
LND 9900+08 2005+02 2415-14 2315-23 252839 254944 246151
RKS 9900 1905+01 2313-14 2317-22 253238 254543 245551
GJT 9900+09 2011+02 2416-12 2529-21 264437 243942 244251
FMN 1505+10 2111+02 2423-11 2530-19 264737 254243 243650
ABQ 2009+10 2415+04 2627-09 2635-19 264636 264543 253650
MBW 2910 2712+01 3011-12 2208-25 272637 273941 254650
DEN 9900+10 3109+03 2708-13 2829-21 282835 273140 263649
PUB 2505+10 2808+02 2921-12 2838-20 283935 273340 263349
ALS 2311+03 2822-11 2835-20 274737 273741 263250
TCC 2116 2216+10 2623+04 2733-09 2835-19 285136 284142 273249
BFF 2305 2610+09 2610+02 9900-14 3306-24 272335 273340 274149
GLD 1916 2511+09 2709+03 2510-13 2621-23 272736 293040 293449
GCK 2022+15 2420+09 2517+04 2422-12 2626-20 283136 293240 303549
GAG 2221+15 2517+10 2719+03 2723-12 2830-20 293636 293640 303648
AMA 1925 2518+11 2622+04 2831-11 2940-20 295136 293941 283149
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