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NZUS99 KBOU 161028
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0425 MDT FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 160956Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3076 RMK AO2 SLP403
T00221039 $
METAR KFNL 160856Z 02007KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3076 RMK AO2 SLP404
T00171033 51022 $
METAR KFNL 160756Z 02006KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP395
T00281028 $
METAR KGXY 160956Z AUTO 02013G22KT 10SM 02/M08 A3075 RMK AO2 SLP424
T00221078 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 160856Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM 03/M07 A3074 RMK AO2 SLP417
T00331072 52012
METAR KGXY 160756Z AUTO 02017KT 10SM 04/M06 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP413
T00391061
METAR KLMO 161015Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM OVC032 03/M02 A3078 RMK AO2
T00321016
METAR KLMO 160955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC032 03/M01 A3078 RMK AO2
T00321009
METAR KLMO 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC034 04/M02 A3078 RMK AO2
T00361017
METAR KBDU 161015Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC032 04/M02 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160955Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC032 04/M02 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 160935Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM OVC032 04/M01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 161015Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC031 03/M03 A3075 RMK AO2
T00301033 $
METAR KEIK 160955Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC033 03/M03 A3075 RMK AO2
T00281025 $
METAR KEIK 160935Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM OVC035 03/M02 A3075 RMK AO2
T00271019 $
KBJC 160531Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 08006KT P6SM SKC
FM161200 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM161900 18006KT P6SM SKC
FM170100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 161015Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC027 03/M03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160955Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC027 03/M03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 160935Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC027 03/M03 A3077 RMK AO2
KDEN 160851Z 1609/1712 VRB06KT P6SM SCT040
FM161200 21006KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 10007KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM170500 21007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDEN 160953Z 34005KT 10SM SCT038 01/M07 A3076 RMK AO2 SLP407
T00061072
METAR KDEN 160853Z 34007KT 10SM BKN041 01/M05 A3075 RMK AO2 SLP403
T00111050 51019
METAR KDEN 160753Z 35005KT 10SM FEW035 01/M03 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP397
T00111033
KBKF 160900Z 1609/1715 VRB06KT 9999 BKN040 QNH3072INS
TX12/1622Z TN00/1613Z
METAR KBKF 160858Z 01009KT 10SM OVC036 02/M03 A3073 RMK AO2A SLP396
T00191030 52017
METAR KBKF 160958Z 01004KT 10SM BKN036 01/M07 A3075 RMK AO2A SLP403
T00111069
METAR KBKF 160858Z 01009KT 10SM OVC036 02/M03 A3073 RMK AO2A SLP396
T00191030 52017
KAPA 160531Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM FEW050
FM160800 03008KT P6SM SKC
FM161200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 08006KT P6SM SKC
FM170100 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM170500 19007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 160953Z 03006KT 10SM OVC035 02/M07 A3076 RMK AO2 SLP423
T00221072 PNO $
METAR KAPA 160853Z 36008KT 10SM BKN037 03/M04 A3076 RMK AO2 SLP415 6////
T00281044 53017 PNO $
METAR KAPA 160753Z 02006KT 10SM OVC036 03/M03 A3074 RMK AO2 SLP411
T00331028 PNO $
METAR KMNH 161015Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM OVC027 M01/M05 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160955Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM OVC027 M01/M06 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 160935Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM OVC027 00/M05 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161015Z AUTO 33011G16KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160955Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM CLR M00/M06 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 160935Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161015Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160955Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 160935Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 160953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP413 T00001056
$
METAR KAKO 160853Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP407 T10061056
53018 $
METAR KAKO 160753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP400 T00061061
$
METAR KLIC 160955Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP396
T10111061
METAR KLIC 160855Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP397
T00001050 53018
METAR KLIC 160755Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP389
T00061028
METAR KHEQ 161015Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3069 RMK AO2 T00161039
$
METAR KHEQ 160955Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3068 RMK AO2 T00181039
$
METAR KHEQ 160935Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3067 RMK AO2 T00191038
$
METAR K2V6 161014Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 160954Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 160934Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 160953Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP392
T00001033 $
METAR KITR 160853Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP391
T00061033 51025 $
METAR KITR 160753Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP384
T00171033
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/16/2026
FORT COLLINS - 07:12:44 MDT / 18:18:46 MDT
DENVER - 07:11:27 MDT / 18:19:12 MDT
STERLING - 07:05:25 MDT / 18:11:15 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 10/16/26 10:18 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...342/057
11000 FT MSL...342/057
11000 FT MSL...342/057
10000 FT MSL...339/055
9900 FT MSL...337/053
9000 FT MSL...333/047
8000 FT MSL...341/044
7200 FT MSL...356/046
7000 FT MSL...349/047
6600 FT MSL...356/042
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0708 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1133 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT OF THE TAF PERIOD.
NORTH TO NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL HOLD ON FOR ANOTHER COUPLE OF
HOURS AS THERE IS ENOUGH MIXING DUE TO COLD AIR ADVECTION. BETWEEN
08-10Z, WINDS WILL BECOME LIGHT OUT OF THE EAST AND THEN WILL BE
LIGHT AND VARIABLE FOR THE REST OF THE NIGHT.
WINDS WILL STAY LIGHT THROUGHOUT THE DAY FRIDAY AND WILL HAVE AN
EASTERLY COMPONENT FROM THE LATE MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.
FRIDAY NIGHT, DRAINAGE WILL DEVELOP AND PERSIST THROUGHOUT THE
NIGHT.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 161015Z AUTO 30010G15KT 10SM CLR 00/M19 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160955Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 160935Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 160955Z 02018KT 10SM SCT028 02/M05 A3070 RMK AO2A SLP390
T00171048 $
SPECI KAFF 160944Z 02017KT 10SM SCT028 02/M05 A3071 RMK AO2A SLP400
$
METAR KAFF 160855Z 36017G21KT 10SM OVC028 03/M03 A3072 RMK AO2A SLP397
T00281033 52016 $
KCOS 160711Z 1607/1706 36010G20KT P6SM BKN040
FM161000 34012KT P6SM SKC
FM161700 16007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCOS 160954Z 01014KT 10SM FEW040 02/M04 A3073 RMK AO2 PK WND
01030/0859 SLP411 T00171039
METAR KCOS 160854Z 01021G29KT 10SM SCT040 02/M03 A3073 RMK AO2 PK WND
01029/0854 SLP406 T00221033 53013
METAR KCOS 160754Z 01018KT 10SM BKN038 03/M02 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP401
T00331022
METAR KFLY 161015Z AUTO 35010G18KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3074 RMK AO2
T10021067
METAR KFLY 160955Z AUTO 36012G22KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3074 RMK AO2
T10011065
METAR KFLY 160935Z AUTO 36013G18KT 10SM SCT027 00/M06 A3074 RMK AO2
T10011060
KFCS 160400Z 1604/1710 35009KT 9999 SKC 520309 QNH3062INS
BECMG 1608/1609 01009KT 9999 BKN040 620209 520309 QNH3068INS
BECMG 1612/1613 35006KT 9999 SKC QNH3071INS
BECMG 1618/1619 16006KT 9999 SKC QNH3063INS
BECMG 1703/1704 27006KT 9999 SKC QNH3054INS TX14/1621Z
TN02/1613Z
METAR KFCS 160955Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM BKN036 02/M04 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP419
T00231038 $
METAR KFCS 160855Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM SCT036 03/M02 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP419
T00321025 52017 $
METAR KFCS 160755Z AUTO 02013KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3070 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
SLP411 T00361012 $
KPUB 160520Z 1606/1706 29007KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM161700 13007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 160953Z 00000KT 10SM FEW049 04/M03 A3074 RMK AO2 SLP398
T00441028 $
METAR KPUB 160853Z 04003KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP394
T00441022 53021 $
METAR KPUB 160753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP385
T00561011 $
METAR KVTP 161015Z AUTO 09007G15KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 M03/M04 A3084 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 160955Z AUTO 09008G14KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 M03/M03 A3084 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 160935Z AUTO 09009KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 M03/M03 A3084 RMK
AO2
METAR KTAD 160954Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM OVC045 04/M01 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP388
T00441006
METAR KTAD 160854Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM OVC048 05/00 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP384
T00500000 53019
METAR KTAD 160754Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM OVC049 04/01 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP378
T00390011
METAR KLAA 160953Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP401
T00221017
METAR KLAA 160853Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP393
T00330000 53030
METAR KLAA 160753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/01 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP372
T00440011
METAR KSPD 160956Z AUTO 35009KT 03/00 A3067 RMK AO1 SLP376 T00280000
METAR KSPD 160856Z AUTO 35013KT 04/00 A3066 RMK AO1 SLP367 T00440000
53024
METAR KSPD 160756Z AUTO 33012KT 04/02 A3063 RMK AO1 SLP357 T00440017
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/16/2026
BURLINGTON - 07:00:16 MDT / 18:08:53 MDT
PUEBLO - 07:08:37 MDT / 18:19:19 MDT
LAMAR - 07:00:26 MDT / 18:11:29 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 10/16/26 10:18 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...347/057
11000 FT MSL...341/052
10800 FT MSL...339/050
10000 FT MSL...338/037
9000 FT MSL...346/053
8000 FT MSL...354/053
7700 FT MSL...355/054
7100 FT MSL...357/053
7000 FT MSL...357/052
6400 FT MSL...357/049
6000 FT MSL...358/047
5900 FT MSL...001/037
5700 FT MSL...002/033
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0643 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1049 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS AT ALL TAF SITES THE NEXT 24 HRS. VERY LOW RISK
(10 PERCENT) OF SOME PATCHY GROUND FOG ALONG THE ARKANSAS
RIVER/RIO GRANDE TOWARD SUNRISE AS SURFACE DEWPOINTS ARE ONLY
SLOWLY FALLING, BUT WON'T INCLUDE IN THE TAFS AT THIS POINT AS
DRIER AIR ALOFT WILL LIKELY PREVENT FORMATION. MAINLY LIGHT
DIURNAL WINDS UNDER 12 KTS AT ALL TERMINALS THE NEXT 24 HRS,
WITH A BRIEF PERIOD OF GUSTY (G15-20 KTS) NORTH WINDS POSSIBLE
AT KCOS 09Z-14Z.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 160953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP414
T10331039
METAR KCAG 160853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP410
T10331033 53006
METAR KCAG 160753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP405
T10171028
METAR KHDN 160956Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3074 RMK AO2 SLP405
T10061028 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 160856Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3074 RMK AO2 SLP399
T00061022 53004 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 160756Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP402
T00001022 FZRANO
METAR KSBS 161015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3072 RMK AO1
T10241034
METAR KSBS 160955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3072 RMK AO1
T10171027
METAR KSBS 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3072 RMK AO1
T10201031
METAR K33V 161015Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3078 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 160955Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3078 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 160935Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3078 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 160953Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP392
T10221033
METAR KEEO 160853Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP391
T10171028 53007
METAR KEEO 160753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP386
T10061022
METAR K20V 161015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 161015Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3081 RMK AO2
T10521070
METAR KGNB 160955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3081 RMK AO2
T10601077
METAR KGNB 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3082 RMK AO2
T10491068
METAR K0CO 161015Z AUTO 34016G25KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 160955Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M10/M12 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 160935Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M10/M11 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 160830Z AUTO 31009G17KT 280V340 10SM M04/M11 A3076 RMK AO1
T10451112
METAR KC99 160815Z AUTO 33009G16KT 10SM M05/M11 A3076 RMK AO1
T10491106
METAR KC99 160735Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM M04/M11 A3074 RMK AO1 T10441112
KGJT 160520Z 1606/1706 06005KT P6SM SKC
FM161100 10007KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 14009KT P6SM SKC
FM161900 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM162200 29005KT P6SM SKC
FM170300 04004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 160953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP344
T00831011
METAR KGJT 160853Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3062 RMK AO2 SLP335
T01111017 51013
METAR KGJT 160753Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP337
T00830006
KRIL 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 27007KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 160953Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP376
T00110000 $
METAR KRIL 160853Z AUTO 12004KT CLR 02/00 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP374 T00170000
53007 $
METAR KRIL 160753Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 03/01 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP367 T00280011
$
METAR K5SM 161015Z AUTO 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160955Z AUTO 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 160935Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3077 RMK AO2
KEGE 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM162200 27005KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 160956Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3078 RMK AO2 SLP415
T10221033 FZRANO
METAR KEGE 160856Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3077 RMK AO2 SLP411
T10061028 53011 FZRANO
METAR KEGE 160756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3075 RMK AO2 SLP404
T00001017 FZRANO
KASE 160520Z 1606/1706 21005KT P6SM SKC
FM161900 35007KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 19007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 160953Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP356
T10111039
METAR KASE 160853Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP358
T10111033 53005
METAR KASE 160753Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP353
T10111028
METAR KCCU 161015Z AUTO 34004KT CLR M05/M18 A3082 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCCU 160955Z AUTO 00000KT CLR M05/M15 A3081 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCCU 160935Z AUTO 35004KT CLR M05/M19 A3082 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KLXV 160953Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3078 RMK AO2 SLP375
T10891111
METAR KLXV 160853Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3078 RMK AO2 SLP374
T10781100 53005
METAR KLXV 160753Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3077 RMK AO2 SLP350
T10441078
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/16/2026
RANGELY - 07:27:05 MDT / 18:34:06 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:25:10 MDT / 18:34:13 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:19:40 MDT / 18:25:52 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 10/16/26 10:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...017/029
12000 FT MSL...026/030
11700 FT MSL...037/032
11000 FT MSL...032/030
11000 FT MSL...046/036
10400 FT MSL...048/026
10300 FT MSL...034/024
10100 FT MSL...047/023
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0515 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1113 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
A SHRINKING STRATUS DECK IS FORECAST TO SCATTERED OUT OVER THE
NEXT FEW HOURS AT KTEX BUT WILL WATCH AND AMENED AS NECESSARY.
OTHERWISE LIGHT WINDS AND CLEAR SKIES WILL LEAVE VFR IN PLACE
OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS ACROSS THE REGION.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 161015Z AUTO 11005KT 04/02 A3066 RMK AO2 T00440022 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 160955Z AUTO 06004KT 04/02 A3066 RMK AO2 T00430022 PWINO
METAR KAJZ 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 04/02 A3066 RMK AO2 T00380021 PWINO
KMTJ 160520Z 1606/1706 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM161500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM162000 33005KT P6SM SKC
FM170300 15008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 160953Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP353
T00280017
METAR KMTJ 160853Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP355
T00330022 53008
METAR KMTJ 160753Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP349
T00390028
METAR KGUC 160956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP388
T10391061 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 160856Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP382
T10221039 53010 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 160756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP376
T10111033 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 161015Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160955Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 160935Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 161015Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3074 RMK AO2
T10291048
METAR KAEJ 160955Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3074 RMK AO2
T10271048
METAR KAEJ 160935Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3073 RMK AO2
T10141042
METAR KANK 161015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3074 RMK AO2 T10111028
$
METAR KANK 160955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3072 RMK AO2 T10191035
$
METAR KANK 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3072 RMK AO2 T10131031
$
METAR KMYP 161015Z AUTO 09020KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160955Z AUTO 09019KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 160935Z AUTO 09020KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 161015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3061 RMK AO2
T00390016
METAR KAIB 160955Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3061 RMK AO2
T00560020
METAR KAIB 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3061 RMK AO2
T00510021
KTEX 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB03KT P6SM BKN009
TEMPO 1606/1608 SCT015
FM160800 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM161900 27006KT P6SM SKC
FM170100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 161015Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 160935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 161015Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 160935Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 160953Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP327
T00280022
METAR KCEZ 160853Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP324
T00330022 53017
METAR KCEZ 160753Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP316
T00280017
KDRO 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 19005KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 160953Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP337
T00221006
METAR KDRO 160853Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP330
T00390000 53020
METAR KDRO 160753Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP326
T00440011
METAR KPSO 161015Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M00/M04 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160955Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 160935Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3064 RMK AO2
KALS 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM170000 12007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 160952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP364
T10281044
METAR KALS 160852Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP364
T10221044 53012
METAR KALS 160752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP357
T10281039
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/16/2026
VAIL - 07:16:57 MDT / 18:24:53 MDT
DURANGO - 07:20:40 MDT / 18:33:15 MDT
ALAMOSA - 07:12:51 MDT / 18:25:06 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 10/16/26 10:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...017/029
12000 FT MSL...026/030
11700 FT MSL...037/032
11000 FT MSL...032/030
11000 FT MSL...046/036
10400 FT MSL...048/026
10300 FT MSL...034/024
10100 FT MSL...047/023
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0515 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1113 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
A SHRINKING STRATUS DECK IS FORECAST TO SCATTERED OUT OVER THE
NEXT FEW HOURS AT KTEX BUT WILL WATCH AND AMENED AS NECESSARY.
OTHERWISE LIGHT WINDS AND CLEAR SKIES WILL LEAVE VFR IN PLACE
OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS ACROSS THE REGION.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 160520Z 1606/1706 04010KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM161800 07008G16KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 160953Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP292
T01220006 $
METAR KPGA 160853Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP286
T01330006 53008 $
METAR KPGA 160753Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP283
T01280017 $
METAR KRQE 160953Z AUTO 06009G18KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP285
T00780000 $
METAR KRQE 160853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP285
T00720022 51014 $
METAR KRQE 160753Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP285
T00610033 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0935 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 16/06Z THROUGH SATURDAY 17/06Z
VFR CONDITIONS
EXPECTED. NORTH THROUGH EAST WINDS FORECAST THROUGH THE PERIOD,
GENERALLY BETWEEN 15-25 KTS, WITH LOCALIZED GUSTY WINDS NEAR
40-50 KTS.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 17/06Z THROUGH MONDAY 19/06Z...WINDS WILL
REMAIN ELEVATED OUT OF THE EAST THROUGH 10Z SATURDAY, BEFORE
BECOMING LIGHT/VARIABLE THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD. VFR
CONDITIONS EXPECTED.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 160900Z 1609/1712 17005KT P6SM SKC
FM162000 34007KT P6SM SKC
FM170300 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 160954Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP335 T00780033
$
METAR KSLC 160854Z 17005KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP331 T00890033
50001 $
METAR KSLC 160754Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP332 T00940028
$
KVEL 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 160953Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP387
T00331006
METAR KVEL 160853Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP385
T00390000 53008
METAR KVEL 160753Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP382
T00440000
METAR KPUC 160953Z AUTO 03014KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP369
T00721017 $
METAR KPUC 160853Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP374
T00671011 53003 $
METAR KPUC 160753Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP372
T00671011 $
KCNY 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 160953Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP338
T00781011
METAR KCNY 160853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP331 T01001017
51008
METAR KCNY 160753Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP329
T01061011
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1003 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION, ISSUED 1029 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
KSLC...VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AT THE TERMINAL UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR
SKIES. LIGHT SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS CONTINUE OVERNIGHT, TRANSITIONING
TO THE NORTHWEST AFTER ROUGHLY 19Z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD FOR ALL REGIONAL TERMINALS. WINDS REMAIN
GENERALLY LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN FOR NORTHERN UTAH TERMINALS
INTO FRIDAY. ACROSS SOUTHERN UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING, WHILE
LIGHTER WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT, GUSTY NORTHERLY TO EASTERLY
WINDS REDEVELOP FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 160520Z 1606/1706 08009KT P6SM SKC
FM162200 04006KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 12005KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 160953Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP368
T00171022
METAR KEVW 160853Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP363
T00221028 53004
METAR KEVW 160753Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP360
T00281028
KRKS 160520Z 1606/1706 11007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 160954Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A3075 RMK AO2 SLP404
T00001017
METAR KRKS 160854Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3075 RMK AO2 SLP401
T00061011 51006
METAR KRKS 160754Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3074 RMK AO2 SLP399
T00061011
KRWL 160520Z 1606/1706 34010KT P6SM SKC
FM160700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM162000 23012KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 160520Z 1606/1706 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 19008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 160953Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3073 RMK AO2 SLP407
T10391056
METAR KLAR 160853Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3074 RMK AO2 SLP413
T10391050 53010
METAR KLAR 160753Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3071 RMK AO2 SLP397
T10221039
KCYS 160520Z 1606/1706 36015G27KT P6SM BKN040
FM161200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM170400 24009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 160953Z AUTO 35007G15KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3071 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0918 SLP407 T10171094 $
SPECI KCYS 160938Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3071 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0918 T10171089 $
METAR KCYS 160853Z AUTO 34011G21KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP406
T10111094 53013 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 10/16/26 10:19 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...211/001
24000 FT MSL...207/001
22000 FT MSL...358/001
16000 FT MSL...223/002
14000 FT MSL...345/032
13000 FT MSL...342/029
12700 FT MSL...322/006
12000 FT MSL...342/029
11200 FT MSL...343/013
11000 FT MSL...339/024
10000 FT MSL...341/029
10000 FT MSL...346/013
9000 FT MSL...338/024
9000 FT MSL...340/013
8100 FT MSL...332/017
8000 FT MSL...328/022
7300 FT MSL...327/014
7000 FT MSL...333/015
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 10/16/26 10:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...340/055
11000 FT MSL...341/053
10500 FT MSL...349/059
10000 FT MSL...339/056
9500 FT MSL...343/055
9000 FT MSL...344/050
8600 FT MSL...337/051
8000 FT MSL...331/055
7900 FT MSL...337/049
7300 FT MSL...334/048
7000 FT MSL...333/045
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0846 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 950 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
HIGH PRESSURE HAS DEVELOPED ACROSS THE AREA AND THE RESULT IS MOSTLY
LIGHT WIND, CLEAR SKIES, AND VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
THERE IS A LOW CHANCE (10-15%) OF PATCHY FOG OR LOW CLOUDS AT KBPI
AND KPNA EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. WIND WILL REMAIN WELL BELOW 10 KNOTS
AT MOST TERMINALS. WIND WILL INCREASE FRIDAY MORNING AT KCPR WITH
WIND AROUND 15 KNOTS AND GUSTS AROUND 25 KNOTS THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON.
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 0908 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1100 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS THE TERMINALS FOR THE
DURATION OF THIS TAF PERIOD. THERE IS A SLIGHT CHANCE THAT FZFG
MAY DEVELOP OVERNIGHT AT KLAR, HOWEVER CONFIDENCE IS LOW AND
KEPT ANY MENTION OUT OF THE TAF FOR THIS FORECAST ISSUANCE.
BREEZY NORTHERLY WINDS AT KCYS AND KSNY MAY CONTINUE FOR SEVERAL
MORE HOURS BEFORE SUBSIDING TO LESS THAN 10 KNOTS OVERNIGHT.
EXPECT THESE LIGHTER WINDS TO CONTINUE INTO AND THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 161015Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3072 RMK AO2
T10021055
METAR KIBM 160955Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3072 RMK AO2
T00001055
METAR KIBM 160935Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3073 RMK AO2
T00001053
KSNY 160520Z 1606/1706 34019KT P6SM SKC
FM161200 33013KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM170300 20010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 160953Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP403
T10061050 $
METAR KSNY 160853Z AUTO 32015KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3067 RMK AO2 PK WND
33026/0824 SLP391 T00061050 51012 $
METAR KSNY 160753Z AUTO 33018KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP387
T00111050 $
METAR KOGA 161015Z AUTO 32010G14KT 10SM SCT039 03/M02 A3068 RMK AO2
T00341021
METAR KOGA 160955Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3068 RMK AO2
T00301021
METAR KOGA 160935Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3066 RMK AO2
T00331021
METAR KIML 160953Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM OVC042 02/M03 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP392
T00221033 $
METAR KIML 160853Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP389
T00221039 53016 $
METAR KIML 160753Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP384
T00281039 $
KMCK 160520Z 1606/1706 33016G29KT P6SM SKC WS020/34045KT
FM161100 32018G31KT P6SM SKC
FM161500 34019G31KT P6SM FEW035
FM162300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 160953Z AUTO 31012KT 10SM -RA OVC047 05/M02 A3062 RMK AO2
SLP374 P0000 T00501017
METAR KMCK 160853Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM -RA BKN047 04/M02 A3061 RMK AO2
SLP371 P0000 60000 T00441022 53013
METAR KMCK 160753Z AUTO 31016KT 10SM -RA CLR 04/M02 A3059 RMK AO2
RAB0659 SLP365 P0000 T00441022
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 10/16/26 10:19 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...354/074
8500 FT MSL...356/078
8000 FT MSL...355/072
7400 FT MSL...355/075
7000 FT MSL...357/074
6300 FT MSL...355/075
6000 FT MSL...356/074
5400 FT MSL...353/070
5000 FT MSL...351/067
4700 FT MSL...351/069
4100 FT MSL...350/063
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0834 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1220 AM CDT FRI OCT 16 2026
LOW STRATUS WILL CONTINUE TO OVERSPREAD TERMINALS NEAR AND EAST
OF HWY 83 FRIDAY MORNING, LEADING TO MVFR CIGS THROUGH EARLY
FRIDAY AFTERNOON. BY LATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, VFR CONDITIONS ARE
EXPECTED TO PREVAIL INTO SATURDAY MORNING ACROSS WESTERN AND
NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA.
STRONG NORTHWEST WINDS CONTINUE THROUGH SUNRISE FRIDAY FOR ALL
TERMINALS BEFORE GRADUALLY WEAKENING INTO FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
WINDS THEN BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE BY FRIDAY NIGHT, AT 5KTS
OR LESS.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 160520Z 1606/1706 35018G25KT P6SM SKC WS020/35040KT
FM160900 34016G25KT P6SM SKC
FM162300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 160953Z AUTO 33015KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3066 RMK AO2 PK WND
33027/0909 SLP385 T00171039 $
METAR KGLD 160853Z AUTO 34016G24KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP384
T00221039 51022 $
METAR KGLD 160753Z AUTO 33015KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP378
T00221028 $
KGCK 160520Z 1606/1706 35014KT P6SM SKC
FM161900 36018G28KT P6SM SKC
FM170000 02007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 160954Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP373
T00391011
METAR KGCK 160854Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3062 RMK AO2 PK WND
01030/0802 SLP371 T00391011 52033
METAR KGCK 160754Z AUTO 01022G30KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3060 RMK AO2 PK WND
02030/0754 SLP360 T00610000
METAR KLBL 160956Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP379
T00500000
METAR KLBL 160856Z AUTO 36016KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP369
T00670017 53031
METAR KLBL 160756Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP353
T00780011
METAR KEHA 161015Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3070 RMK AO2
T00410006
METAR KEHA 160955Z AUTO 36014G18KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3069 RMK AO2
T00460009
METAR KEHA 160935Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3069 RMK AO2
T00480014
GOODLAND (KGLD) 10/16/26 10:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...349/078
10000 FT MSL...349/073
9100 FT MSL...347/075
9000 FT MSL...351/074
8000 FT MSL...352/071
8000 FT MSL...352/071
7000 FT MSL...350/071
6900 FT MSL...350/071
6000 FT MSL...348/070
6000 FT MSL...348/068
5300 FT MSL...344/067
5000 FT MSL...342/063
4700 FT MSL...340/063
4200 FT MSL...335/046
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 10/16/26 10:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10000 FT MSL...350/076
9000 FT MSL...351/078
8200 FT MSL...350/077
8000 FT MSL...350/076
7100 FT MSL...350/077
7000 FT MSL...351/074
6000 FT MSL...354/076
6000 FT MSL...353/075
5100 FT MSL...354/074
5000 FT MSL...354/074
4400 FT MSL...351/069
4000 FT MSL...347/063
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0903 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1116 PM MDT THU OCT 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST FOR BOTH KGLD AND KMCK. WINDS ARE LIKELY
TO REMAIN FROM THE NORTH AND AROUND 10-20 KTS, WITH GUSTS AROUND 25-
30 KTS, THROUGH THE MAJORITY OF THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL
LIKELY DECREASE AROUND 22-23Z, TO AROUND 5-10 KTS AS THEY BEGIN
TO SHIFT TO COME FROM THE SOUTH. STILL EXPECT LOW LEVEL WIND
SHEAR TO CONTINUE THROUGH AROUND 11Z.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0936 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 436 AM CDT FRI OCT 16 2026
GOOD FLYING WEATHER WILL CONTINUE AT ALL AIRPORTS THROUGH THIS
TAF PERIOD, WITH VFR/SKC PERSISTING. ELEVATED TO STRONG NORTH
WINDS ARE EXPECTED AFTER 15Z FRI, GUSTING 30-35 KTS 15-21Z FRI.
NORTH WINDS WILL DIMINISH RAPIDLY AFTER 21Z FRI. EXPECT WINDS TO
TREND LIGHT AND VARIABLE AFTER 00Z SAT, AS STRONG SURFACE HIGH
PRESSURE SETTLES OVER SW KS.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 160520Z 1606/1706 34009KT P6SM SKC WS020/02040KT
FM160800 01015KT P6SM FEW250
FM161100 36014KT P6SM SKC WS020/01045KT
FM161500 35020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM162200 01013G23KT P6SM SKC
FM170000 02009KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 160953Z AUTO 02016KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP361
T00610011
METAR KGUY 160853Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3060 RMK AO2 SLP349
T00610022 53026
METAR KGUY 160753Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP340
T00670022
KDHT 160520Z 1606/1706 01013KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 01015KT P6SM SKC
FM161700 01020G30KT P6SM FEW250
FM162300 02013KT P6SM SKC
FM170200 04007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 160953Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP358
T00560011 PWINO $
METAR KDHT 160853Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP352
T00670017 53019 PWINO $
METAR KDHT 160753Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP344
T00720022 PWINO $
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0517 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1210 AM CDT FRI OCT 16 2026
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AT ALL TAF SITES. NORTHERLY WINDS WILL
REMAIN BREEZY UNTIL LATER TOMORROW AFTERNOON. 30 KTS OF LLWS IS
EXPECTED AT KAMA AND KGUY FOR A BRIEF PERIOD, AND IS POSSIBLE AT
KDHT AROUND THE SAME TIMES, THOUGH CONFIDENCE IS TOO LOW TO ADD TO
TAFS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 160520Z 1606/1706 09007KT P6SM SKC
FM161900 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM170000 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM170300 09006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 160953Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP327
T00720050 $
METAR KFMN 160853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP327
T00720056 52020 $
METAR KFMN 160753Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP320
T00670061 $
METAR KLVS 160953Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM 01/M02 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP352
T00061017 $
METAR KLVS 160853Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM 00/M02 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP349
T00001022 53017 $
METAR KLVS 160753Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM 01/M01 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP335
T00111011 $
METAR KRTN 160953Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM OVC041 05/M02 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP373
T00501017
METAR KRTN 160853Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM BKN044 04/M02 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP373
T00441017 51017
METAR KRTN 160753Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM OVC040 04/00 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP368
T00390000
METAR KCAO 160955Z AUTO 36016G24KT 10SM FEW055 05/M01 A3066 RMK AO2
SLP370 T00501011 $
METAR KCAO 160855Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP362
T00500000 51019 $
METAR KCAO 160755Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP353
T00440006 $
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0711 UTC FRIDAY, OCTOBER 16, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1220 AM MDT FRI OCT 16 2026
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD. STRONG WINDS BEHIND A BACKDOOR COLD FRONT ARE CURRENTLY
IMPACTING CENTRAL AND WESTERN TERMINALS, BUT ARE FORECAST TO TREND
DOWN WHILE REMAINING GUSTY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 160600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0813+07 0718+03 0421-11 0530-24 053839 044749 036259
BCE 0935+04 0823-11 0957-24 075340 054550 062753
LND 3605-01 3616-02 3638-12 0142-25 014840 015749 017559
RKS 0715 0216-01 0131-11 0239-25 034640 035650 027260
GJT 0619+06 0520+02 0413-11 0543-24 054041 033749 043156
FMN 0919+08 0909+01 0414-11 0724-25 340541 252245 243752
ABQ 0522+06 0515-01 0508-11 2609-23 242139 224443 235549
MBW 3314 3434-03 3649-14 0158-26 026640 017250 018259
DEN 3621+00 3434-04 3644-15 0157-25 014840 333448 302754
PUB 3626+01 3529-03 3425-13 0144-25 341840 274045 256051
ALS 0322-01 3618-12 0539-25 351540 264044 245351
TCC 0339 0445+02 0432+00 3217-11 2631-23 236335 227142 236450
BFF 3435 3449-04 3359-07 3569-16 3681-26 019140 356847 352453
GLD 3536 3354-03 3358-04 3251-16 3457-26 284439 266743 258350
GCK 3629+05 3548-01 3441-02 3040-14 2839-25 247934 249041 248450
GAG 0244+05 0133+01 0129+00 2926-12 2555-22 238933 239342 238050
AMA 0245 0341+02 0330+01 3022-11 2640-23 228333 228642 237151
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1506+07 1007+04 0315-11 0319-23 022239 033648 043757
BCE 1228+01 0931-11 1037-24 074540 076348 084357
LND 9900+03 3610+01 3525-12 3535-23 354139 354348 364558
RKS 0408 0513+01 3524-12 3527-23 363439 013948 024258
GJT 0816+06 0715+02 0324-11 0427-24 043339 044348 064458
FMN 1014+05 0814+01 0625-11 0826-24 063139 062247 232653
ABQ 0725+03 0920+00 0412-11 3306-23 252338 234644 245051
MBW 3614 0125+00 3535-12 3538-24 364539 365148 015558
DEN 3416-03 3635-02 3639-12 3633-23 364440 015248 023056
PUB 3423-03 3635-02 0133-13 0230-23 024239 023948 273953
ALS 0321-01 0426-12 0425-24 053839 042647 253853
TCC 0532 0335-02 0425+00 3522-11 2929-23 264936 256043 256051
BFF 3621 3632-03 3638-02 3546-15 3551-24 356040 367049 017357
GLD 3542 3649-04 3556-02 3555-13 3556-24 366839 365448 285754
GCK 3646-02 3546-03 3557-03 3556-13 3555-24 344438 294746 268051
GAG 3542+01 3552-02 3352+00 3342-12 3235-24 267235 258043 257652
AMA 0140 0142+01 3630+00 3328-12 2841-22 256935 257143 266451
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DATA BASED ON 160000Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1306+09 1405+05 0612-09 0418-23 041438 031447 031355
BCE 1322+04 0921-10 0829-23 093639 093848 093954
LND 2906+10 2908+05 3520-10 3624-23 342538 342447 342456
RKS 2105 2705+04 0120-10 0123-23 361938 362247 361855
GJT 9900+08 1205+05 0517-10 0320-22 031638 041647 051356
FMN 1208+07 1019+03 0918-10 0816-22 102039 111046 241354
ABQ 1019+04 1121+02 1110-11 1308-23 242636 253445 255153
MBW 2608 3110+02 3621-11 3626-24 363738 352946 342455
DEN 9900+05 3211+02 3622-11 3624-23 342638 332345 341955
PUB 0106+03 3609+01 0122-11 3218-22 331738 321446 331255
ALS 0710+02 0315-10 3509-22 990038 060647 990055
TCC 0416 0426+02 0521+03 0308-11 0909-22 274336 274546 275753
BFF 2109 2809+05 3315+00 3627-12 3631-24 353138 342745 353256
GLD 3510 0318+03 3521+00 3526-10 3320-23 322938 333045 333556
GCK 3517+02 0331+03 0129+01 3424-10 3229-22 323038 333146 313455
GAG 3623+01 0235+02 0236+02 3323-09 3228-22 322537 312547 303854
AMA 0121 0434+03 0326+03 3414-10 3612-22 284436 285145 285554
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