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NZUS99 KBOU 181249
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0645 MDT SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181156Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP224
70001 T00111133 10017 21017 53009 FZRANO $
METAR KFNL 181056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP219
T00061094 FZRANO $
METAR KFNL 180956Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP213
T00171089 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 181156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP259
70001 T10561072 11006 21056 53012 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 181056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP252
T10391056 FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 180956Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM FEW120 M03/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10331050 FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 181235Z AUTO 24006KT 7SM CLR M01/M10 A3022 RMK AO2
T10121096
METAR KLMO 181215Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3021 RMK AO2
T10231084
METAR KLMO 181155Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 70002
T10111083 10002 21035
METAR KBDU 181235Z AUTO 25008G15KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181215Z AUTO 24013G22KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181155Z AUTO 25010G14KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181235Z AUTO 25006KT 9SM CLR M00/M11 A3020 RMK AO2
T10011106
METAR KEIK 181155Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3018 RMK AO2
T00011089
METAR KEIK 181135Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT130 00/M08 A3017 RMK AO2
T00041082
KBJC 181128Z 1812/1912 28009KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220
FM181400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM181800 08007KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM190500 23006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KBJC 181215Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 181155Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 181135Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM SCT110 00/M10 A3017 RMK AO2
KDEN 181128Z 1812/1918 25010KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220
FM181400 32012KT P6SM FEW100
FM181800 35008KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 09007KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 16007KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 20012KT P6SM FEW200
FM191500 25007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 181153Z 27006KT 10SM FEW070 FEW110 SCT220 M03/M08 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP232 70016 T10281078 11017 21056 53012 $
METAR KDEN 181053Z 22009KT 10SM FEW110 SCT220 M03/M07 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP229 T10331072 $
METAR KDEN 180953Z 23009KT 10SM FEW100 FEW220 M03/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP230 T10281078 $
KBKF 180900Z 1809/1915 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS TX12/1900Z
TNM03/1810Z
METAR KBKF 181158Z 23007KT 10SM FEW110 SCT220 M03/M09 A3017 RMK AO2A
SLP228 70014 T10281095 11013 21073 51012
METAR KBKF 181058Z 22003KT 10SM FEW110 SCT220 M01/M08 A3017 RMK AO2A
SLP223 T10131081
METAR KBKF 180958Z 22005KT 10SM FEW110 FEW220 M05/M10 A3014 RMK AO2A
SLP226 T10511099
KAPA 181128Z 1812/1912 26008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220
FM181400 31010KT P6SM FEW100
FM181700 01006KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 19010KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KAPA 181153Z 26009KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 SCT200 M03/M10 A3019 RMK
AO2 SLP257 70012 T10281100 11028 21078 53014
METAR KAPA 181053Z 25009KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 M04/M11 A3017 RMK AO2
SLP255 T10441106
METAR KAPA 180953Z 25009KT 10SM FEW090 FEW200 M06/M10 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP254 T10561100
METAR KMNH 181236Z AUTO025008KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181215Z AUTO02300MUE07/M13 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181157Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM BKN095 M06/M12 A3020 RMK0AO2
METAR KFMM 181235Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181215Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181135Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181235Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181215Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181155Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 181153Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP247
70001 T10561067 11039 21067 53014
METAR KAKO 181053Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP240
T10501067
METAR KAKO 180953Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP236
T10441067
METAR KLIC 181155Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR M09/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP253
70002 T10891111 11056 21122 53012
METAR KLIC 181055Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR M11/M12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP252
T11061122
METAR KLIC 180955Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M11/M13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP250
T11111128
METAR K2V6 181234Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181214Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181154Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181235Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181155Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181135Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10611089 11028 21061 51010 $
METAR KITR 181053Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP240
T10611083 $
METAR KITR 180953Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10611078 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/18/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:16:39 MDT / 19:42:27 MDT
DENVER - 06:17:24 MDT / 19:40:51 MDT
STERLING - 06:09:06 MDT / 19:35:11 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 04/18/26 12:28 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...293/072
20000 FT MSL...287/045
19000 FT MSL...283/038
18000 FT MSL...301/045
17000 FT MSL...281/022
16000 FT MSL...295/031
15000 FT MSL...290/036
14000 FT MSL...289/004
13400 FT MSL...321/006
12000 FT MSL...321/027
11000 FT MSL...325/010
11000 FT MSL...313/027
10000 FT MSL...317/024
9900 FT MSL...325/017
9000 FT MSL...308/023
8000 FT MSL...306/022
7900 FT MSL...328/006
7200 FT MSL...307/009
7000 FT MSL...285/025
6600 FT MSL...287/022
6100 FT MSL...288/023
6000 FT MSL...285/024
5900 FT MSL...279/024
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1140 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 540 AM MDT SAT APR 18 2026
VFR THROUGH SUNDAY. WINDS SHOULD BE ON THE LIGHT SIDE TODAY AND
MAKE THEIR WAY AROUND THE HORN FROM W TO N TO E NOW THROUGH 00Z.
AT DEN STARTING AROUND 14Z NW WINDS ARE EXPECTED IN THE 10-15KT
RANGE, TURNING NORTH BY 18Z AND DROPPING TO 7-10 KTS. THEY SHOULD
BE UNDER 10 KTS AND EAST AROUND 00Z. SSW DRAINAGE WINDS RETURN
AFTER 06Z AT AROUND 12KTS. APA WILL ALSO SEE NW WINDS AROUND 14Z,
GOING NORTH AND BECOMING 5-8 KTS AFTER 17Z. SOUTH DRAINAGE WINDS
WILL BE AROUND 10 KTS AFTER 06Z AS WELL. FINALLY, AT BJC, WEST
WINDS SHOULD CONTINUE THROUGH 14Z, THEN LIGHT AND VARIABLE UNTIL
SETTLING ON EAST AFTER 18Z. LIGHT SW DRAINAGE WINDS ARE EXPECTED
AFTER 05Z TONIGHT.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 181235Z AUTO 26013G18KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181215Z AUTO 27011G16KT 10SM CLR M12/M15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181135Z AUTO 28012G18KT 10SM -SN CLR M12/M14 A3013 RMK
AO2
METAR KAFF 181155Z 02008KT 10SM FEW070 FEW200 M08/M13 A3017 RMK AO2A
SLP263 70009 T10831130 11063 21101 53012
METAR KAFF 181055Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP262
T10921128
METAR KAFF 180955Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP260
T10971127
KCOS 181120Z 1812/1912 35007KT P6SM SKC
FM181700 18008KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 14007KT P6SM FEW250
FM190800 03006KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KCOS 181154Z 33007KT 10SM FEW030 FEW060 SCT140 M06/M11 A3019 RMK
AO2 SLP265 70003 T10561111 11022 21067 53010
METAR KCOS 181054Z 36006KT 10SM FEW020 M06/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP261
T10561083
METAR KCOS 180954Z 34004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP260
T10611083
METAR KFLY 181235Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3021 RMK AO2
T10391123
METAR KFLY 181215Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3020 RMK AO2
T10591123
METAR KFLY 181155Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3019 RMK AO2 T10611130
11047 21085
METAR KFCS 181155Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP268
T10431093 11005 21063 53009 $
METAR KFCS 181055Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10521088 $
METAR KFCS 180955Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP267
T10541086 $
KPUB 181120Z 1812/1912 29006KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 13007KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 10006KT P6SM FEW250
FM190800 30006KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
METAR KPUB 181153Z 27007KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP251 70001
T10441056 10000 21044 53008 $
METAR KPUB 181053Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10391056 $
METAR KPUB 180953Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP237
T10331050 $
METAR KVTP 181235Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR M10/M18 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181215Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR M10/M18 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181155Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR M10/M18 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 181154Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP242
T10391072 10000 21056 53004
METAR KTAD 181054Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP236
T10501072
METAR KTAD 180954Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP219
T10501072
METAR KLHX 181153Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP244
T10391056 10028 21039 53010
METAR KLHX 181053Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10281050
METAR KLHX 180953Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP228
T10281050
METAR KLAA 181153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP239
T10331061 10022 21039 53011 $
METAR KLAA 181053Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10111050 $
METAR KLAA 180953Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP216
T00001044 $
METAR KSPD 181156Z AUTO 28007KT M04/M08 A3019 RMK AO1 SLP225 T10441078
10006 21056 53009
METAR KSPD 181056Z AUTO 29008KT M04/M08 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP212
T10441078
METAR KSPD 180956Z AUTO 25004KT M06/M08 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP205
T10561083
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/18/2026
BURLINGTON - 06:07:14 MDT / 19:29:30 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:18:03 MDT / 19:37:28 MDT
LAMAR - 06:10:17 MDT / 19:29:13 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 04/18/26 12:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...290/001
7700 FT MSL...314/001
7000 FT MSL...335/016
6000 FT MSL...318/015
5900 FT MSL...321/010
5700 FT MSL...324/011
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT SAT APR 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WITH GENERALLY LIGHT, DIURNAL WIND REGIMES REMAIN
EXPECTED AT COS, PUB AND ALS OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP286
70003 T10671094 11006 21083 53013
METAR KCAG 181053Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP284
T10611094
METAR KCAG 180953Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP276
T10611094
METAR KHDN 181156Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M08/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP288
70002 T10831111 11022 21083 53012 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 181056Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP276
T10671094 FZRANO
METAR KHDN 180956Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP281
T10671089 FZRANO
METAR KSBS 181235Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3026 RMK AO1
T10801102
METAR KSBS 181215Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR M08/M10 A3026 RMK AO1
T10781099
METAR KSBS 181155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3025 RMK AO1 T10691095
11043 21073
METAR KC07 181235Z AUTO 1 3/4SM -SN OVC002 M12/M12 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181215Z AUTO 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 M12/M12 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181135Z AUTO 2SM BR OVC002 M12/M12 A3017 RMK AO2 VIS 1
1/2V4
METAR K33V 181235Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR M15/M17 A3023 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181215Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR M14/M16 A3021 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181155Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M12/M16 A3021 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 181153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP282
60000 T10781094 11011 21078 53012
METAR KEEO 181053Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP276
T10671089
METAR KEEO 180953Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP265
T10441061
METAR K20V 181235Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 181235Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM SCT035 M08/M12 A3027 RMK AO2
T10771120
METAR KGNB 181155Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 T10721115
11051 21073
METAR KGNB 181135Z AUTO 24011G15KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3024 RMK AO2
T10711113
METAR K0CO 181235Z AUTO 30035G41KT 1/2SM -SN BKN003 BKN009 M18/M20 A3003
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181215Z AUTO 31035G43KT 1/2SM SN OVC006 M18/M20 A3001 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 181155Z AUTO 31036G45KT 1/4SM +SN OVC003 M18/M20 A3001 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 181235Z AUTO 31017G31KT OVC012 M15/M16 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181215Z AUTO 30014G22KT BKN010 OVC015 M15/M16 A3009 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 181135Z AUTO 31010G24KT 2SM OVC009 M14/M15 A3008 RMK AO2
KGJT 181126Z 1812/1912 14008KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 10007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 181153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SNB00E10
SLP263 P0000 60000 70003 T10171061 10011 21022 53017
METAR KGJT 181053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP252
T10171061
METAR KGJT 180953Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP247
T10111061
KRIL 181126Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080
FM182000 28008KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M02/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP267 70002
T10171072 10011 21022 53013
METAR KRIL 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM M01/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP260
T10061072
METAR KRIL 180953Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM 00/M07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP253
T00001072
METAR K5SM 181235Z AUTO 10SM -SN SCT011 OVC017 M13/M15 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181155Z AUTO 10SM SCT010 BKN017 M13/M15 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181135Z AUTO 10SM SCT010 OVC021 M13/M15 A3021 RMK AO2
KEGE 181126Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070
FM182000 26010KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 181156Z 12003KT 10SM OVC075 M06/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP283
60000 70011 T10561083 11044 21056 53015 FZRANO
METAR KEGE 181056Z 09004KT 10SM SCT070 M05/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP277
T10501078 FZRANO
METAR KEGE 180956Z 08006KT 10SM SCT055 OVC075 M04/M08 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP272 T10441083 FZRANO
KASE 181126Z 1812/1912 21005KT P6SM -SHSN BKN025 OVC035
FM181300 21005KT P6SM SCT035 SCT070
FM181800 35008KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 35009G18KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 20008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -SN BKN022 OVC029 M07/M08 A3025 RMK
AO2 SNE00B29 SLP248 P0000 60000 70005 T10671083 11050 21078
53013
SPECI KASE 181101Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM BKN027 OVC032 M06/M09 A3023 RMK AO2
SNE00 P0000 T10611089
METAR KASE 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM -SN BR SCT027 OVC032 M07/M09 A3023
RMK AO2 SNB05 SLP237 P0000 T10671089
SPECI KLXV 181203Z AUTO 36007KT 3SM -SN BKN018 OVC024 M11/M14 A3019 RMK
AO2 P0000 T11061139
METAR KLXV 181153Z AUTO 36009G16KT 1 1/4SM -SN BKN018 OVC030 M11/M13
A3018 RMK AO2 SLP224 P0001 60001 70002 T11061133 11083 21106
53009
SPECI KLXV 181143Z AUTO 02012G19KT 1 3/4SM -SN FEW021 OVC027 M11/M13
A3018 RMK AO2 P0001 T11061133
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/18/2026
RANGELY - 06:32:09 MDT / 19:56:38 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:32:39 MDT / 19:54:20 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:23:46 MDT / 19:49:21 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 527 AM MDT SAT APR 18 2026
A FEW ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS ARE CLEARING THE DIVIDE THIS
MORNING. THIS HAS PRODUCED SOME BREAKPOINT CEILINGS AT KASE.
THESE ARE EXPECTED TO SCATTER BEFORE DAYBREAK AND RETURN THEM
TO VFR CONDITIONS, LIKE EVERYWHERE ELSE AT THE MOMENT. CLEAR
SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS WILL KEEP VFR CONDITIONS IN PLACE TODAY,
AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS ACROSS THE REGION. A FEW HIGH CLOUDS MAY
DRIFT OVER THE RIDGE, BUT BREAKPOINT CEILINGS WILL NOT BE A
CONCERN.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3033 RMK AO2
T10611105
METAR KAJZ 181155Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3032 RMK AO2 T10561102
11005 21056
METAR KAJZ 181135Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
T10491106
KMTJ 181126Z 1812/1912 16006KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 35008KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 14007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 181153Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP260
70003 T10501083 11011 21050 53014
METAR KMTJ 181053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP248
T10391078
METAR KMTJ 180953Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10391078
METAR KGUC 181156Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M11/M14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP290
T11061139 11061 21111 53013 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 181056Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR M09/M12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP275
T10941122 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 180956Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP274
T11001128 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 181235Z AUTO 28015G27KT 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181215Z AUTO 26020G29KT 230V310 10SM CLR M07/M16 A3015 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 181155Z AUTO 28014G24KT 10SM SCT025 M07/M16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 181235Z AUTO 30008G14KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3020 RMK AO2
T10451156
METAR KAEJ 181215Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR M05/M16 A3019 RMK AO2
T10491165
METAR KAEJ 181155Z AUTO 26008G17KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3017 RMK AO2
T10451160 11032 21068
METAR KANK 181235Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M04/M17 A3020 RMK AO2 T10361175
$
METAR KANK 181155Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR M07/M17 A3017 RMK AO2 T10701166
11024 21079 53008 $
METAR KANK 181135Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3016 RMK AO2 T10581168
$
METAR KMYP 181235Z AUTO 30035G40KT 10SM CLR M14/M18 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181215Z AUTO 30031KT 10SM CLR M14/M17 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181155Z AUTO 30031G35KT 10SM CLR M14/M17 A3022 RMK AO2
KTEX 181126Z 1812/1912 14004KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 28008KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 181235Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181215Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181155Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181235Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181155Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M07/M15 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181135Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 181153Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP241
T10721144 11017 21083 53006
METAR KCEZ 181053Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP236
T10781139
METAR KCEZ 180953Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR M07/M14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10721139
KDRO 181126Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 24009KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 181153Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP246
T10891133 11028 21100 53011
METAR KDRO 181053Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP239
T10941139
METAR KDRO 180953Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP229
T10721128
METAR KPSO 181235Z AUTO 33002KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M15 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181155Z AUTO 36001KT 10SM CLR M09/M15 A3022 RMK AO2 11036
21096 70000
METAR KCPW 181235Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT110 M10/M30 A3024 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 181215Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM OVC110 M10/M28 A3023 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 181155Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN110 M10/M22 A3022 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 18007KT P6SM FEW250
FM190300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KALS 181152Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M12/M17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP242
T11171172 11028 21122 51014
METAR KALS 181052Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M12/M18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP230
T11171178
METAR KALS 180952Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR M09/M17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP214
T10941172
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/18/2026
VAIL - 06:23:06 MDT / 19:46:19 MDT
DURANGO - 06:32:20 MDT / 19:49:11 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:24:06 MDT / 19:41:26 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 527 AM MDT SAT APR 18 2026
A FEW ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS ARE CLEARING THE DIVIDE THIS
MORNING. THIS HAS PRODUCED SOME BREAKPOINT CEILINGS AT KASE.
THESE ARE EXPECTED TO SCATTER BEFORE DAYBREAK AND RETURN THEM
TO VFR CONDITIONS, LIKE EVERYWHERE ELSE AT THE MOMENT. CLEAR
SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS WILL KEEP VFR CONDITIONS IN PLACE TODAY,
AS HIGH PRESSURE BUILDS ACROSS THE REGION. A FEW HIGH CLOUDS MAY
DRIFT OVER THE RIDGE, BUT BREAKPOINT CEILINGS WILL NOT BE A
CONCERN.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 06006KT P6SM FEW250
FM190100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP221
T00331172 10078 20033 53010 $
METAR KPGA 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP214
T00441178 $
METAR KPGA 180953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP207
T00501178 $
METAR KRQE 181153Z AUTO A3023 RMK AO2 SLPNO 7//// 53008 PWINO $
METAR KRQE 181053Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M08/M19 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP214
T10831189 $
METAR KRQE 180953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP207
T10671172 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION...SATURDAY 18/12Z THROUGH SUNDAY 19/12Z
VFR CONDITIONS
WITH N-NE WINDS 5-15 KTS THROUGH 16Z, THEN BECOMING E-NE. LOCALLY
GUSTY NE WINDS DOWNWIND OF THE HIGHER TERRAIN OVERNIGHT.
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 19/12Z THROUGH TUESDAY 21/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS.
S-SE WINDS 10-20 KTS ON SUNDAY, BECOMING S-SW 5-15 KTS ON MONDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 181120Z 1812/1918 15008KT P6SM FEW250
FM182000 33008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200
FM190400 15007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KSLC 181154Z 16007KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP243
T00111089 10028 20006 50001
METAR KSLC 181054Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP246
T00061083
METAR KSLC 180954Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP247
T00061083
KVEL 181126Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 19007KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 29005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP270
T10391100 10000 21044 51012
METAR KVEL 181053Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP265
T10331106
METAR KVEL 180953Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP262
T10281100
METAR KPUC 181153Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP274
T10501144 11006 21050 51005
METAR KPUC 181053Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP270
T10441139
METAR KPUC 180953Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP265
T10391133
KCNY 181126Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM181500 08009KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP246
T00111094 10033 21028 53012 $
METAR KCNY 181053Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP240
T00061094 $
METAR KCNY 180953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP234
T00111100 $
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0426 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
NO SIGNIFICANT WEATHER EXPECTED. SKIES TO REMAIN
VFR WITH SOME MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS
ANTICIPATED TO REMAIN LIGHT (GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KTS) WITH WINDS
SHIFTING NW ~19-21Z SAT, AND BACK SE ~02-05Z THEREAFTER.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
MINIMALLY ACTIVE CONDITIONS
EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH
OVERNIGHT, WITH VFR SKIES PREVAILING THROUGH THE DAY WITH ONLY A MIX
OF MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUD COVER FILTERING THROUGH. AT MOST AREA
TERMINALS WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT (LESS THAN 15 KTS) WITH
DIRECTIONAL SHIFTS AT DIURNALLY NORMAL TIMES. ONE EXCEPTION WILL BE
KSGU WHICH WILL SEE SOME CONTINUED NE WINDS DRAINING DOWN TERRAIN.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 181120Z 1812/1912 19007KT P6SM FEW200
FM181800 24010KT P6SM SCT150 SCT200
FM190300 17006KT P6SM SCT150=
METAR KEVW 181153Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10781139 11044 21078 51002 $
METAR KEVW 181053Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP268
T10781139 $
METAR KEVW 180953Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP261
T10671133 $
KRKS 181120Z 1812/1912 25010KT P6SM SCT050
FM181700 26013G20KT P6SM FEW200
FM190100 20007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 OVC200
METAR KRKS 181154Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP273
T10721122 11050 21078 51008
METAR KRKS 181054Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP269
T10671117
METAR KRKS 180954Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP264
T10611111
KRWL 181122Z 1812/1912 25012KT P6SM FEW250
FM181500 25015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 23010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 181153Z AUTO 23017KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP253
70002 T10671106 11033 21072 53009
METAR KRWL 181053Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP244
T10671106
METAR KRWL 180953Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP243
T10671106
KLAR 181122Z 1812/1912 29008KT P6SM SKC
FM181400 28015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 27008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 181153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR M09/M14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP237
70001 T10941139 11050 21106 53010
METAR KLAR 181053Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M09/M13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP233
T10891133
METAR KLAR 180953Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M08/M12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP227
T10831122
KCYS 181122Z 1812/1912 30010KT P6SM SKC
FM181400 30020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 30008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCYS 181153Z 28006KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP238 70005
T10561111 11022 21056 53010
METAR KCYS 181053Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP225
T10391106
METAR KCYS 180953Z AUTO 29011G17KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP228
T10331089
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/18/26 12:31 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...134/002
22000 FT MSL...179/001
16000 FT MSL...146/002
14600 FT MSL...113/003
14000 FT MSL...291/001
12000 FT MSL...286/001
11200 FT MSL...309/001
11000 FT MSL...311/003
10000 FT MSL...138/001
10000 FT MSL...109/001
8900 FT MSL...137/002
8100 FT MSL...166/002
8000 FT MSL...239/002
7000 FT MSL...056/002
6700 FT MSL...292/007
6200 FT MSL...330/005
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/18/26 12:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...260/005
10000 FT MSL...306/039
9000 FT MSL...310/048
8000 FT MSL...297/040
7300 FT MSL...302/022
7000 FT MSL...283/032
6700 FT MSL...281/031
6500 FT MSL...288/024
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1023 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 418 AM MDT SAT APR 18 2026
WIND WILL GENERALLY LIGHT THROUGH AROUND 15 TO 16Z, WITH SOME
INCREASES BY FOLLOWING THAT. THE STRONGEST WIND GUSTS WILL BE IN
VICINITY OF KCPR WHERE GUSTS TO AROUND 25 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE
AFTER 18Z THIS AFTERNOON, WITH KRIW, KRKS AND KPNA POSSIBLY
SEEING GUSTS TO NEAR 20 KNOTS. MOST WIND SHOULD DECREASE AFTER
SUNSET TONIGHT. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR THROUGHOUT THE DAY
SATURDAY, WITH MORE MID AND HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS TONIGHT. HOWEVER,
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD.
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 1128 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 528 AM MDT SAT APR 18 2026
THE MAIN AVIATION CONCERN THIS AFTERNOON WILL BE STRONG, GUSTY
WINDS. GUSTS OVER 30 KTS WILL BE POSSIBLE AT MOST TERMINALS STARTING
LATE THIS MORNING AND CONTINUING UNTIL ROUGHLY SUNSET. MOSTLY
CLEAR SKIES ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY, HOWEVER SOME MID-
LEVEL CLOUDS WILL BE POSSIBLE IN THE NORTHERN NEBRASKA
PANHANDLE. VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 181235Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3016 RMK AO2
T10411066
METAR KIBM 181155Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 T10521060
11008 21063
METAR KIBM 181135Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
T10551063
KSNY 181122Z 1812/1912 29010KT P6SM FEW250
FM181500 32020G30KT P6SM FEW250
FM190100 33008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 181153Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP228
70001 T10331056 11006 21044 51020
METAR KSNY 181053Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP223
T10281044
METAR KSNY 180953Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP217
T10221044
METAR KOGA 181235Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3017 RMK AO2
T10361058
METAR KOGA 181215Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3017 RMK AO2
T10361059
METAR KOGA 181155Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 T10391061
11031 21061
METAR KIML 181153Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10221056 11011 21039 53012
METAR KIML 181053Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM OVC090 M02/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10171061
METAR KIML 180953Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM OVC080 M02/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP221
T10221067
KMCK 181120Z 1812/1912 29010KT P6SM FEW100
FM181700 30015G27KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 32010KT P6SM SKC
FM190300 27007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 181153Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP235
T10391067 11011 21044 53017
METAR KMCK 181053Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP220
T10391067
METAR KMCK 180953Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP209
T10221050
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/18/26 12:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14200 FT MSL...306/042
14000 FT MSL...306/042
13000 FT MSL...305/044
12000 FT MSL...303/045
12000 FT MSL...303/044
11000 FT MSL...301/044
10100 FT MSL...297/046
10000 FT MSL...297/045
9000 FT MSL...295/039
8500 FT MSL...298/041
8000 FT MSL...298/036
7000 FT MSL...269/025
6000 FT MSL...275/017
5000 FT MSL...237/004
4100 FT MSL...231/009
3600 FT MSL...280/008
3400 FT MSL...294/012
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 639 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL OF WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA. BROKEN CEILINGS AROUND 7K FEET AGL WILL
DEVELOP WITH HEATING ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA, THEN DISSIPATE
EARLY THIS EVENING WITH THE LOSS OF DAYTIME HEATING. GUSTY
NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP THIS MORNING AND CONTINUE THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON AT 20-30 KTS THEN DECREASE QUICKLY THIS EVENING.
SKIES WILL BE CLEAR TONIGHT WITH LIGHT WINDS.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 181120Z 1812/1912 28010KT P6SM FEW100
FM181500 31015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 30010KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 23008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 181153Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP230
T10331078 10000 21044 53011
METAR KGLD 181053Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP225
T10331072
METAR KGLD 180953Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP213
T10331067
KGCK 181120Z 1812/1912 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 30015G23KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 181154Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP225
T10111039 10050 21022 53015
METAR KGCK 181054Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP214
T00001028
METAR KGCK 180954Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP209
T10061033
METAR KLBL 181156Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP232
T10221044 10056 21022 51010 FZRANO $
METAR KLBL 181056Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP227
T10171044 FZRANO $
METAR KLBL 180956Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP217
T10061039 FZRANO $
METAR KEHA 181235Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3025 RMK AO2
T00021052
METAR KEHA 181215Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3024 RMK AO2
T10031053
METAR KEHA 181155Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 T10021053
10048 21004
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/18/26 12:42 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
5400 FT MSL...316/006
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/18/26 12:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13900 FT MSL...278/004
7100 FT MSL...157/008
7000 FT MSL...157/008
5100 FT MSL...293/010
4000 FT MSL...307/006
3200 FT MSL...287/008
3000 FT MSL...311/008
3000 FT MSL...311/008
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0636 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1055 PM MDT FRI APR 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE PERIOD AT BOTH KGLD AND
KMCK. OVERNIGHT TONIGHT, WINDS WILL FAVOR A WEST-NORTHWESTERLY
DIRECTION, OCCASIONALLY BECOMING WEST-SOUTHWESTERLY. DURING THE
DAY SATURDAY, NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL PICK UP AND GUSTS IN THE
20-30 KTS RANGE ARE EXPECTED, WITH THE STRONGER WINDS AT KMCK.
AROUND SUNSET, WINDS WILL WEAKEN THEN BECOME SOUTHWESTERLY IN
THE EVENING HOURS.
TEMPERATURES COLDER THAN WHAT HAS RECENTLY OCCURRED ARE
EXPECTED TONIGHT AND SATURDAY NIGHT, INCREASING THE ICING
POTENTIAL IN THE EARLY MORNING HOURS, BUT ALSO INCREASING
DENSITY ALTITUDE DURING THIS TIME.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1038 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 536 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL TODAY WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. WINDS
WILL BE FROM THE NORTHWEST, GUSTING TO OVER 20 KNOTS LATE
MORNING INTO THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS THEN BECOME LIGHT AND
VARIABLE THIS EVENING, BECOMING SOUTHWEST BY SUNRISE TOMORROW.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 181120Z 1812/1912 33010KT P6SM FEW250
FM181700 34012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190100 05005KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 20008KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 181153Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP210
T10061056 10056 21006 51011
METAR KGUY 181053Z AUTO 30006G15KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00061050
METAR KGUY 180953Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP197
T00171044
KDHT 181120Z 1812/1912 36012KT P6SM FEW250
FM190000 04005KT P6SM SKC
FM190500 19008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 181153Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP214
T10171067 10039 21017 51011 $
METAR KDHT 181053Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP203
T00061067 $
METAR KDHT 180953Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM BKN065 01/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00111061 $
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1055 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 451 AM CDT SAT APR 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS AT ALL TERMINALS AND ACROSS THE PANHANDLES FOR THE
NEXT 24 HOURS. NORTH WINDS WILL BE WEAKLY GUSTY AT ALL TERMINALS
FOR THE DAYTIME HOURS. THE WINDS WEAKEN GOING INTO TONIGHT AND
WILL SHIFT TO A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 181120Z 1812/1912 26006KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 29008KT P6SM FEW250
FM190100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KFMN 181153Z 27011G16KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP229
T10171150 10033 21022 53005
METAR KFMN 181053Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR M02/M16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP226
T10171156
METAR KFMN 180953Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR M01/M16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP223
T10111156
METAR KLVS 181153Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP193
I1000 I6000 T10721083 11028 21078 53007 $
METAR KLVS 181053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M07/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP183
T10671072 $
METAR KLVS 180953Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP174
T10501067 $
METAR KRTN 181153Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M07/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP233
T10671083 11017 21072 53013
METAR KRTN 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP206
T10671089
METAR KRTN 180953Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP178
T10391078
METAR KCAO 181155Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP214
T10111067 10011 21011 53011
METAR KCAO 181055Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP202
T10111067
METAR KCAO 180955Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP197
T10061061
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 18, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT SAT APR 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS AND MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES WILL PREVAIL. NORTH WINDS
ACROSS SOUTH CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST NM WILL CONTINUE TO TAPER OFF
DURING THE MORNING. WINDS ACROSS EASTERN NM TURN EASTERLY DURING
THE AFTERNOON. LIGHT SOUTHEAST TO SOUTH WINDS SATURDAY NIGHT INTO
SUNDAY MORNING. A BRIEF PERIOD OF BREEZY SOUTHEAST WINDS NEAR
CANYON OPENINGS ACROSS CENTRAL NM, INCLUDING KSAF AND KABQ, LATE
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO EARLY SUNDAY MORNING.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 180600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3211-06 3224-13 3345-23 3261-34 328246 327755 315953
BCE 3114-05 3133-18 3144-29 304746 305255 304458
LND 3116-08 3227-15 3218-31 3229-42 324947 314949 294148
RKS 3124 3125-15 3221-30 3142-38 326346 325549 295049
GJT 3008-05 3018-12 3053-23 3065-33 307346 296151 284954
FMN 3320-01 3127-06 2841-18 2847-30 295345 275754 255556
ABQ 2922+04 2729-02 2634-16 2646-29 265444 255953 257157
MBW 3026 3127-15 3025-30 2926-42 283746 274246 275048
DEN 3022-06 3123-13 2839-28 2653-36 257046 256749 276049
PUB 3413-07 3020-12 2754-23 2671-32 257845 258152 258353
ALS 2811-08 2847-19 2659-31 266644 257153 257956
TCC 0435 3611+03 2635+00 2545-17 2557-28 257044 257752 258855
BFF 3409 3113-08 3119-16 2935-31 2836-42 255146 255647 265348
GLD 3528 3435-08 3231-13 2556-24 2480-32 249546 249551 258150
GCK 0135+00 3440-06 2544-05 2458-18 2572-30 248945 249352 258953
GAG 3642+01 2225+06 2545+00 2350-16 2556-29 256944 258851 248854
AMA 0246 2610+06 2533+01 2543-16 2555-28 257344 259451 259655
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0106-06 3421-08 3334-21 3148-33 316547 316957 305357
BCE 3409-04 3032-16 2942-29 304946 314856 293360
LND 3214-07 3123-14 3439-27 3568-38 337850 327253 304951
RKS 3016 3020-14 3443-26 3464-36 327949 317754 295152
GJT 0511-07 3416-13 3154-20 3060-32 307047 307155 285755
FMN 3415-03 3126-05 2939-18 2850-29 285146 285155 265858
ABQ 3519+00 2921-03 2733-17 2838-28 274845 265153 256356
MBW 3025 3128-16 3140-31 3242-41 325747 305349 295648
DEN 3224-06 3124-14 3137-30 2959-36 287246 287750 277049
PUB 3217-05 3023-13 2961-23 2877-32 289045 278754 267752
ALS 3017-10 2956-19 2866-30 286846 277155 267456
TCC 0520 3308-03 2737-02 2642-17 2651-29 266144 256952 258455
BFF 3122 3127-10 3133-17 3039-31 3039-43 284847 285446 285346
GLD 3013 3127-07 3131-14 2741-28 2671-35 269045 268749 267849
GCK 3616+00 3430-06 3033-12 2670-20 2685-32 259545 259752 259051
GAG 0233+00 3232-03 2745-03 2564-18 2575-29 258244 259052 740154
AMA 0333 2919+01 2743-01 2551-17 2562-29 257044 258052 259555
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1712+03 2114-03 2620-20 2935-31 305245 315555 304960
BCE 1808-01 2719-16 2831-29 293245 293555 293761
LND 2505+02 2815-06 3026-22 3036-34 304050 314058 305456
RKS 2408 2813-06 3021-22 3032-33 305449 316956 305656
GJT 0905+03 1805-04 2918-20 2941-31 305446 305756 295460
FMN 9900+05 9900-01 2822-17 2836-29 284045 284755 284661
ABQ 9900+07 9900-01 2722-15 2831-28 284345 274854 264960
MBW 2724 3025-08 3233-23 3142-36 315451 305558 305755
DEN 2809+02 2820-06 3231-22 3043-35 305950 296157 296353
PUB 2405+02 2818-05 3135-21 3050-32 297147 287255 286556
ALS 9900-03 3026-19 2945-30 295846 286055 285860
TCC 0908 0907+00 3325-02 2834-16 2945-28 275545 266454 267059
BFF 3020 3021-02 3027-11 3350-24 3256-37 316351 306756 306253
GLD 3014 3016-03 3128-11 3252-23 3157-35 307049 297054 286651
GCK 3214+06 3115-03 3230-10 3251-21 3063-32 288346 278853 277553
GAG 3312+06 3215-02 3337-08 2955-18 2867-29 267744 268853 268956
AMA 0107 0108-01 3434-05 2842-16 2853-29 266644 267553 258158
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