110  
NZUS99 KBOU 240908  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0305 MDT TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 240856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01330017 56003 $  
METAR KFNL 240756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T01280017 $  
METAR KFNL 240656Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T01280028 402220017 $  
 
METAR KGXY 240856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T01000011 56002 $  
METAR KGXY 240756Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T01170017 $  
METAR KGXY 240656Z AUTO 31008KT 280V030 10SM BKN110 13/02 A3000 RMK  
AO2 SLP134 T01330017 402280039 $  
 
KBJC 240520Z 2406/2506 25009KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200  
FM241500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200  
FM241900 31009KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200  
FM250200 27008KT P6SM SCT200  
 
KDEN 240853Z 2409/2512 21007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220  
FM241700 30009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200  
FM242200 33010KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200  
FM250200 21008KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KDEN 240853Z 21010KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 FEW220 12/00 A3002 RMK  
AO2 SLP111 T01170000 55005  
METAR KDEN 240753Z 21007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 12/00 A3002 RMK  
AO2 SLP111 T01220000  
METAR KDEN 240653Z 22006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT160 BKN220 14/01 A3003 RMK  
AO2 SLP114 T01440006 401940056  
 
KBKF 240900Z 2409/2515 18006KT 9999 SKC QNH3002INS TX24/2423Z  
TN09/2413Z  
METAR KBKF 240758Z 19007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 11/M00 A3002 RMK  
AO2A SLP107 T01141004  
METAR KBKF 240658Z 19008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 12/00 A3004 RMK  
AO2A SLP114 T01200004 402250075  
METAR KBKF 240558Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 14/01 A3005 RMK  
AO2A SLP122 T01440006 10194 20139 58002  
 
KAPA 240520Z 2406/2506 20008KT P6SM BKN100 BKN220  
FM241500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200  
FM241900 33009KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200  
FM250100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KAPA 240853Z 17009KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 10/M01 A3005 RMK AO2  
SLP127 60000 T01001006 55006  
METAR KAPA 240753Z 19007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 11/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T01060000  
METAR KAPA 240653Z 19006KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 12/01 A3005 RMK AO2 RAE0555  
SLP127 P0000 T01170011 402170067  
 
METAR KAKO 240853Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM FEW120 08/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T00781017 56014  
METAR KAKO 240753Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T00831022  
METAR KAKO 240653Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T01001028 401940039  
 
METAR KLIC 240855Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT110 01/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T00111044 56011  
METAR KLIC 240755Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T00441039  
METAR KLIC 240655Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T00221050 401780006  
 
METAR KITR 240853Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T00671061 58010  
METAR KITR 240753Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00611067  
METAR KITR 240653Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00831067 401830011  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/24/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:56:27 MDT / 19:16:25 MDT  
DENVER - 06:56:14 MDT / 19:15:47 MDT  
STERLING - 06:49:01 MDT / 19:09:02 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 03/24/26 08:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...302/021  
11000 FT MSL...291/020  
10000 FT MSL...181/035  
9000 FT MSL...164/029  
8800 FT MSL...169/018  
8000 FT MSL...163/026  
8000 FT MSL...167/015  
7200 FT MSL...159/018  
7000 FT MSL...163/023  
6600 FT MSL...157/018  
6000 FT MSL...238/011  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0521 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1119 PM MDT MON MAR 23 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. CURRENT S/SW DRAINAGE WINDS WILL HOLD THROUGH THE EARLY  
MORNING HOURS BEFORE VEERING TO NW FLOW BETWEEN 14-18Z TUE,  
PRODUCING ~2 HR WINDOW OF GENERALLY WESTERLY FLOW AT THE TERMINALS  
DURING THE TRANSITION. NW FLOW PATTERN IS EXPECTED TO HOLD THROUGH  
THE AFTERNOON WITH SPEEDS 09-12 KTS, THEN RETURNING TO DRAINAGE  
LATE EVENING. SOME UNCERTAINTY IN THE DIRECTION OF FLOW DURING THE  
TRANSITION BACK TO DRAINAGE FLOW, BUT WINDS SPEEDS SHOULD BE  
RELATIVE LIGHT (AT OR UNDER 10 KTS).  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAFF 240855Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T00351013 57006  
METAR KAFF 240755Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T00541009  
METAR KAFF 240655Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 06/M00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T00621001 401680021  
 
KCOS 240520Z 2406/2506 36006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM241800 15009KT P6SM SCT200  
FM250300 11007KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KCOS 240854Z 02007KT 10SM FEW110 FEW250 06/M01 A3011 RMK AO2  
SLP160 T00561011 56010  
METAR KCOS 240754Z 33005KT 10SM FEW110 SCT250 08/M02 A3011 RMK AO2  
SLP159 T00831017  
METAR KCOS 240654Z 36003KT 10SM SCT110 SCT250 09/M02 A3013 RMK AO2  
SLP171 T00891017 401670017  
 
KFCS 240400Z 2404/2510 11009KT 9999 BKN100 621006 520309  
QNH3010INS  
BECMG 2406/2407 33009KT 9999 SCT100 520309 QNH3006INS  
BECMG 2417/2418 16009KT 9999 FEW080 QNH3002INS  
TEMPO 2419/2422 18012G18KT  
BECMG 2505/2506 33009KT 9999 FEW180 QNH3009INS TX28/2421Z  
TN06/2413Z  
METAR KFCS 240855Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T00511025 57009 $  
METAR KFCS 240755Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T00981016 $  
METAR KFCS 240655Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN110 10/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01001020 402080020 $  
 
KPUB 240520Z 2406/2506 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200  
FM241800 11009KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KPUB 240853Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T00721017 58009  
METAR KPUB 240753Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T00941011  
METAR KPUB 240653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T01171006 402170017  
 
METAR KTAD 240854Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T00781022 58007  
METAR KTAD 240754Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T00941022  
METAR KTAD 240654Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T01111017 402440017  
 
METAR KLHX 240853Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T01000000 58000  
METAR KLHX 240753Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T01220006  
METAR KLHX 240653Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T01390000 402560044  
 
METAR KLAA 240853Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T01171006 58005  
METAR KLAA 240753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T01331028  
METAR KLAA 240653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19027/0609 SLP140 T01441028 402170017  
 
METAR KSPD 240856Z AUTO 21011G19KT 09/M02 A3004 RMK AO1 SLP134 T00891017  
56022  
METAR KSPD 240756Z AUTO 20015KT 09/M03 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP142 T00941028  
METAR KSPD 240656Z AUTO 19013KT 09/M04 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP153 T00941039  
401831011  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/24/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:45:35 MDT / 19:04:55 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:55:14 MDT / 19:14:03 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:47:16 MDT / 19:05:59 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 03/24/26 08:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...291/025  
11000 FT MSL...262/021  
10900 FT MSL...270/019  
10000 FT MSL...235/018  
9700 FT MSL...199/021  
9000 FT MSL...171/024  
8600 FT MSL...165/025  
8000 FT MSL...162/023  
7800 FT MSL...164/022  
7100 FT MSL...184/022  
7000 FT MSL...181/020  
6300 FT MSL...200/018  
6000 FT MSL...249/016  
5900 FT MSL...249/015  
5700 FT MSL...274/012  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0644 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1037 PM MDT MON MAR 23 2026  
VFR AT ALL TAF SITES THE NEXT 24 HRS. AT KCOS AND KPUB, WINDS  
WILL REMAIN LIGHT, GENERALLY UNDER 12 KTS. AT KALS, LIGHT WINDS  
OVERNIGHT AND INTO TUE MORNING, THEN WINDS BECOME NWLY AND  
STRENGTHEN AFTER 18Z, WITH GUSTS 20-25 KTS UNTIL 02Z-03Z.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 240853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T00001011 53009  
METAR KCAG 240753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00220000  
METAR KCAG 240653Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00560011 401780017  
 
METAR KHDN 240856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T00440011 53008 $  
 
METAR KEEO 240853Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM SCT100 04/M01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T00441006 53005  
METAR KEEO 240753Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T00670000  
METAR KEEO 240653Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM OVC110 09/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T00940011 401940022  
 
KGJT 240520Z 2406/2506 16003KT P6SM FEW120  
FM240800 10006KT P6SM BKN250  
FM242000 29010KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250  
FM250200 36008KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250  
FM250300 04006KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250  
METAR KGJT 240853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 11/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T01061011 53010  
METAR KGJT 240753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 16/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T01560000  
METAR KGJT 240653Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T01670000 402500089  
 
KRIL 240520Z 2406/2506 11007KT P6SM OVC110  
FM240800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250  
FM241900 27008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250  
FM242100 27013G21KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250  
FM250200 26008KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250  
METAR KRIL 240853Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC120 11/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T01110017 53006 $  
METAR KRIL 240753Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM OVC120 11/02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01060017 $  
METAR KRIL 240653Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM FEW110 12/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01170017 402060067 $  
 
KEGE 240520Z 2406/2506 00000KT P6SM OVC100  
FM241700 24007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250  
FM241800 25012G21KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250  
FM250200 24009KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
METAR KEGE 240856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 08/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00830011 53002 $  
METAR KEGE 240756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 09/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00890011 $  
METAR KEGE 240656Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM OVC100 09/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T00890017 $  
 
KASE 240520Z 2406/2506 18005KT P6SM OVC100  
FM240900 19004KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241700 31007KT P6SM FEW110 BKN250  
FM242000 35012G21KT P6SM SCT250  
FM250200 19006KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KASE 240853Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM OVC095 06/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T00560017 55001  
METAR KASE 240753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 06/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T00560022  
METAR KASE 240653Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM OVC095 06/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T00610017 401720044  
 
METAR KCCU 240559Z AUTO 23014G25KT 190V250 10SM OVC048 02/M06 A3042  
RMK AO2 P0001  
 
METAR KLXV 240853Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM FEW080 04/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T00391044 56005  
METAR KLXV 240753Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM BKN085 04/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T00441039  
METAR KLXV 240653Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T00331028 401171022  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/24/2026  
RANGELY - 07:11:25 MDT / 19:31:08 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:10:46 MDT / 19:29:59 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:03:29 MDT / 19:23:24 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/24/26 08:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
13000 FT MSL...275/038  
12400 FT MSL...273/028  
12000 FT MSL...278/026  
11800 FT MSL...272/028  
11000 FT MSL...270/026  
11000 FT MSL...271/024  
10400 FT MSL...264/021  
10300 FT MSL...258/018  
10100 FT MSL...259/021  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0522 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1121 PM MDT MON MAR 23 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH PASSING  
MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS ABOVE ILS MARKERS. WINDS WILL GENERALLY  
BE LIGHT THOUGH A FEW AFTERNOON BREEZES NEAR 25 MPH WILL BE  
POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
KMTJ 240520Z 2406/2506 15007KT P6SM FEW120  
FM241800 32008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250  
FM250100 28009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250  
FM250500 15008KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250  
METAR KMTJ 240853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 14/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T01441033 53002  
METAR KMTJ 240753Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM BKN120 15/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T01501039  
METAR KMTJ 240653Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM SCT120 16/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T01611044 402500078  
 
METAR KGUC 240856Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM BKN100 02/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T00221039 51002 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 240756Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM SCT110 04/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T00391022 $  
METAR KGUC 240656Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM OVC110 07/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T00721017 $  
 
METAR KMYP 240555Z AUTO 30029KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
KTEX 240520Z 2406/2506 15007KT P6SM OVC100  
FM240730 18004KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250  
FM241700 28006KT P6SM SKC  
FM242000 28013G22KT P6SM BKN250  
FM250200 27003KT P6SM SCT250  
 
METAR KCEZ 240853Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T00441061 53004  
METAR KCEZ 240753Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00281067  
METAR KCEZ 240653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T00501067 402441011  
 
KDRO 240520Z 2406/2506 03005KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241800 24008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM242000 26014G24KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250  
FM250300 30009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250  
METAR KDRO 240853Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T00501067 50002  
METAR KDRO 240753Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T00501083  
METAR KDRO 240653Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T00611083 402330006  
 
KALS 240520Z 2406/2506 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM241900 32012G22KT P6SM SCT200  
FM250300 35007KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KALS 240852Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T00221078 56002 $  
METAR KALS 240752Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM FEW110 02/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T00221072 $  
METAR KALS 240652Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT110 04/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T00441078 402221028 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/24/2026  
VAIL - 07:01:51 MDT / 19:21:20 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:08:28 MDT / 19:26:48 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 07:00:27 MDT / 19:18:52 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/24/26 08:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
13000 FT MSL...275/038  
12400 FT MSL...273/028  
12000 FT MSL...278/026  
11800 FT MSL...272/028  
11000 FT MSL...270/026  
11000 FT MSL...271/024  
10400 FT MSL...264/021  
10300 FT MSL...258/018  
10100 FT MSL...259/021  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0522 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1121 PM MDT MON MAR 23 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH PASSING  
MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS ABOVE ILS MARKERS. WINDS WILL GENERALLY  
BE LIGHT THOUGH A FEW AFTERNOON BREEZES NEAR 25 MPH WILL BE  
POSSIBLE ON TUESDAY.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 240520Z 2406/2506 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPGA 240853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01941061 51007  
METAR KPGA 240753Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T02111067  
METAR KPGA 240653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T02221061 403060122  
 
METAR KRQE 240853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T01061083 52007 $  
METAR KRQE 240753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T01441083 $  
METAR KRQE 240653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T01391083 402501033 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0903 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION...TUESDAY 24/06Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 25/06Z
 
VFR WITH  
LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS OVERNIGHT, BECOMING SW-W 5-15 KTS  
GUSTING TO 20 KTS AFTER 19Z.  
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 25/06Z THROUGH FRIDAY 27/06Z...VFR WITH  
DAYTIME SW-W WINDS 5-15 KTS GUSTING TO 20 KTS, BECOMING LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE EACH NIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 240520Z 2406/2512 14006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM241700 33008KT P6SM SKC  
FM250200 14007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 240854Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01110017  
51006  
METAR KSLC 240754Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01170017  
METAR KSLC 240654Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01220017  
402170100  
 
KVEL 240520Z 2406/2506 30006KT P6SM BKN250  
FM240800 28003KT P6SM SCT250  
FM241900 21006KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250  
FM242300 25013G23KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM250300 28007KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KVEL 240853Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T00831022 53005  
METAR KVEL 240753Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01061017  
METAR KVEL 240653Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T01061022 401940083  
 
METAR KPUC 240853Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T00891033 53010  
METAR KPUC 240753Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01001028  
METAR KPUC 240653Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01281028 402390072  
 
KCNY 240520Z 2406/2506 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241900 27005KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM242100 28010KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM250200 26005KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250  
METAR KCNY 240853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01111050 53010  
METAR KCNY 240753Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01001050  
METAR KCNY 240653Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01391039 402780056  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0357 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC
 
LIGHT, SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH  
THE OVERNIGHT HOURS, TRANSITIONING BACK TO NORTHWESTERLY BETWEEN 17-  
18Z. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH A FEW PASSING HIGH CLOUDS.    
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
 
LIGHT, TERRAIN-DRIVEN WINDS  
WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS, BECOMING BREEZY OUT OF THE  
WEST AFTER 17Z, PRIMARILY ACROSS SOUTHWEST WY AND HIGHER TERRAIN OF  
UT. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH A FEW PASSING HIGH CLOUDS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 240520Z 2406/2506 24007KT P6SM SCT180  
FM241600 26015G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM250200 23007KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 240853Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T00721039 51006  
METAR KEVW 240753Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T00561044  
METAR KEVW 240653Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T00671039 401610039  
 
KRKS 240520Z 2406/2506 25010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM241600 27025G35KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
FM250300 26010KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KRKS 240854Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T00721056 51003  
METAR KRKS 240754Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T00721078  
METAR KRKS 240654Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00671078 401830039  
 
KRWL 240520Z 2406/2506 25010KT P6SM SCT100  
FM241600 26028G43KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180  
FM250300 25019KT P6SM FEW150 AMD LTD TO CLD AND VIS  
METAR KRWL 240853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00721072  
53001  
METAR KRWL 240753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00781061  
METAR KRWL 240653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114 T01111072  
401940022  
 
KLAR 240520Z 2406/2506 24014KT P6SM BKN110  
FM240900 25012KT P6SM SCT150  
FM241600 27025G40KT P6SM SCT150  
FM250300 25016KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KLAR 240853Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP104  
T00720000 56005  
METAR KLAR 240753Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T00780000  
METAR KLAR 240653Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM BKN090 07/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T00720006 401830006  
 
KCYS 240520Z 2406/2506 28015KT P6SM FEW150  
FM241700 29023G35KT P6SM BKN150  
FM250200 28010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 240853Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP102  
T01060000 58004  
METAR KCYS 240753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T01060006  
METAR KCYS 240653Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM OVC100 13/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP102  
T01280006 402110022  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 03/24/26 08:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...290/068  
26000 FT MSL...293/055  
24000 FT MSL...294/053  
19000 FT MSL...277/048  
18000 FT MSL...263/051  
17000 FT MSL...227/006  
15000 FT MSL...273/032  
14000 FT MSL...285/032  
13500 FT MSL...287/028  
13000 FT MSL...290/022  
12000 FT MSL...284/016  
11100 FT MSL...279/015  
11000 FT MSL...281/015  
10000 FT MSL...263/015  
10000 FT MSL...276/012  
9000 FT MSL...249/013  
9000 FT MSL...250/013  
8000 FT MSL...239/010  
7000 FT MSL...272/008  
6200 FT MSL...250/011  
6000 FT MSL...268/010  
6000 FT MSL...266/009  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 03/24/26 08:50 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...297/046  
18000 FT MSL...266/044  
16000 FT MSL...276/028  
15000 FT MSL...281/033  
12000 FT MSL...270/027  
11700 FT MSL...271/038  
11000 FT MSL...283/038  
10500 FT MSL...284/037  
10000 FT MSL...284/037  
9500 FT MSL...280/035  
9000 FT MSL...277/032  
8600 FT MSL...275/032  
8000 FT MSL...269/030  
7900 FT MSL...271/028  
7300 FT MSL...269/024  
7000 FT MSL...259/024  
6700 FT MSL...251/023  
6600 FT MSL...261/014  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0400 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1000 PM MDT MON MAR 23 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE PERIOD FOR ALL TAF SITES.  
LIGHT WINDS AND AMPLE HIGH CLOUDS SPILLING OVER THE UPPER LEVEL  
RIDGE TO THE SOUTHWEST. WINDS WILL INCREASE AFTER 16-19Z FOR ALL  
LOCATIONS DUE TO DAYTIME HEATING AND PEAK MIXING TO THE SURFACE.  
THESE WINDS WILL DIMINISH AFTER 01-02Z WITH RADIATIONAL COOLING.  
HOWEVER, EXPECT WINDS TO REMAIN ELEVATED AT COD DUE TO FUNNELING  
TO THE WEST AND AT RIW DUE TO DRAINAGE FLOW DOWN THE WIND RIVER  
BASIN. OTHERWISE, THESE WINDS WILL DIMINISH AS WELL TO START  
THE NEXT TAF CYCLE WITH CONTINUED HIGH CLOUDS THROUGHOUT.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZLC AND ZDV FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ICING AND TURBULENCE FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0859 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1122 PM MDT MON MAR 23 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL AT ALL TERMINALS FOR THE DURATION OF  
THIS TAF PERIOD AS CLOUDS MOVING THROUGH THE REGION WILL GENERALLY  
REMAIN ABOVE 10K FEET. RELATIVELY BENIGN WINDS ACROSS ALL SITES  
TONIGHT, THEN THEY WILL PICK RIGHT BACK UP BY 18Z, EXCEPT FOR KCDR  
AND KAIA, WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 TO 45 KNOTS. AFTER 00Z WEDNESDAY,  
WINDS WILL ONCE AGAIN WIND DOWN TO LESS THAN 20 KNOTS.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
KSNY 240520Z 2406/2506 17012KT P6SM FEW150  
FM240800 24008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM241500 31015G23KT P6SM SCT150  
FM250300 28010KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KSNY 240853Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T00671028 56008  
METAR KSNY 240753Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP121  
T00721028  
METAR KSNY 240653Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T00831033 402060033  
 
METAR KIML 240853Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM FEW120 04/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T00441078 58019  
METAR KIML 240753Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00391083  
METAR KIML 240653Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T00391083 401780033  
 
KMCK 240520Z 2406/2506 15010KT P6SM BKN250  
FM250400 13006KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/18035KT  
METAR KMCK 240853Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T00281050 58014  
METAR KMCK 240753Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T00281061  
METAR KMCK 240653Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T00281067  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 03/24/26 09:00 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...279/056  
24000 FT MSL...277/057  
22000 FT MSL...281/054  
20000 FT MSL...276/046  
10000 FT MSL...157/033  
9000 FT MSL...162/035  
8500 FT MSL...158/038  
8000 FT MSL...154/035  
7400 FT MSL...160/035  
7000 FT MSL...166/039  
6300 FT MSL...158/035  
6000 FT MSL...172/047  
5400 FT MSL...172/044  
5000 FT MSL...168/049  
4700 FT MSL...165/050  
4100 FT MSL...163/051  
4000 FT MSL...160/052  
3600 FT MSL...156/044  
3400 FT MSL...148/043  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0724 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1219 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH  
CENTRAL NEBRASKA TONIGHT AND THROUGHOUT THE DAY. MID TO HIGH LEVEL  
STRATUS TRACKS ACROSS THE REGION TONIGHT, AND REMAINS THROUGH THE  
MORNING HOURS. A FEW BREAKS IN THE CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT  
THE DAY, HOWEVER, NO IMPACTS TO CEILINGS ARE EXPECTED. WINDS SLOWLY  
SHIFT FROM SOUTHERLY TO WESTERLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY, BECOMING LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE BY THE EVENING, REMAINING SO THROUGH AT LEAST  
MIDNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 240901Z 2409/2506 19015KT P6SM BKN200 WS002/17040KT  
FM241400 21009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM241900 28008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 240853Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T00671072 58012  
METAR KGLD 240753Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM FEW120 07/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00671078  
METAR KGLD 240653Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM FEW120 07/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T00721089 401610011  
 
KGCK 240520Z 2406/2506 15010KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241500 18013G20KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 240854Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM FEW120 08/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T00781028 56017  
METAR KGCK 240754Z AUTO 17014G21KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T00781033  
METAR KGCK 240654Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T00781033  
 
METAR KLBL 240856Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM 08/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T00831039 58023 $  
METAR KLBL 240756Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM 08/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T00781039 $  
METAR KLBL 240656Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM SCT120 09/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T00891033 $  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 03/24/26 08:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...307/041  
24000 FT MSL...306/042  
22000 FT MSL...290/038  
20000 FT MSL...286/032  
19000 FT MSL...281/028  
18000 FT MSL...274/026  
17000 FT MSL...271/028  
16000 FT MSL...269/026  
15000 FT MSL...266/020  
14900 FT MSL...264/020  
14000 FT MSL...253/014  
13000 FT MSL...229/016  
12600 FT MSL...229/010  
12000 FT MSL...235/007  
11000 FT MSL...166/030  
10700 FT MSL...163/033  
10000 FT MSL...162/027  
9200 FT MSL...156/027  
9000 FT MSL...168/030  
8100 FT MSL...161/024  
8000 FT MSL...170/030  
7000 FT MSL...184/034  
7000 FT MSL...174/022  
6000 FT MSL...237/019  
5400 FT MSL...184/043  
5000 FT MSL...179/046  
4700 FT MSL...176/047  
4300 FT MSL...168/043  
4000 FT MSL...163/034  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 03/24/26 08:51 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...299/016  
19000 FT MSL...308/017  
18000 FT MSL...340/020  
17000 FT MSL...285/018  
16000 FT MSL...313/018  
15000 FT MSL...292/018  
14000 FT MSL...264/025  
13800 FT MSL...298/010  
13000 FT MSL...246/022  
9600 FT MSL...206/004  
9000 FT MSL...182/023  
8100 FT MSL...148/019  
8000 FT MSL...188/030  
7000 FT MSL...185/038  
6900 FT MSL...189/024  
6000 FT MSL...183/039  
5100 FT MSL...184/035  
5000 FT MSL...186/038  
4300 FT MSL...177/040  
4000 FT MSL...170/040  
3800 FT MSL...168/039  
3200 FT MSL...162/031  
3000 FT MSL...156/025  
3000 FT MSL...156/025  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0805 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1103 PM MDT MON MAR 23 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST AT BOTH SITES.  
CLOUDY SKIES ARE FORECAST FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS, THOUGH  
CEILINGS SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE 10000FT. WINDS ARE ALSO FORECAST TO  
LOWER THE NEXT 6 OR SO HOURS FROM AROUND 10-15 KTS TO 5-10 KTS.  
WINDS SHOULD REMAIN FROM THE SOUTH THROUGH 12Z, AND THEN MAY  
SLOWLY SHIFT TO BE MORE FROM THE WEST/SOUTHWEST. THE OTHER THING  
TO NOTE IS THAT THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY FOR LOW LEVEL WIND  
SHEAR TO DEVELOP BETWEEN 00-06Z ON WEDNESDAY, ESPECIALLY AT  
KMCK.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0512 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1106 PM CDT MON MAR 23 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH LATE  
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS OVERNIGHT WILL INCREASE 15  
TO 25KT GENERALLY AFTER 14-16Z TUESDAY AS LEE SIDE TROUGHING SLOWLY  
STRENGTHENS IN EASTERN COLORADO.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 240521Z 2406/2506 15010KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241400 17009KT P6SM FEW250  
FM241900 15007KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 240853Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T00891039 58018 $  
METAR KGUY 240753Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T00941044 $  
METAR KGUY 240653Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01001050 $  
 
KDHT 240521Z 2406/2506 17013KT P6SM BKN250  
FM241000 19008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM241700 13010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 240853Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T00781022 58009  
METAR KDHT 240753Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00891022  
METAR KDHT 240653Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01001022  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0543 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1236 AM CDT TUE MAR 24 2026  
LATEST SATELLITE CONTINUES TO SEE UPPER-LEVEL SCATTER TO BROKEN  
CLOUD DECKS PRESENT OVER THE TERMINALS. HOWEVER, THESE CLOUD  
DECKS ARE NOT EXPECT TO HAVE MUCH IMPACT DURING PACKAGE'S PERIOD  
WITH EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL TERMINALS TO REMAIN VFR. OTHERWISE,  
WINDS AT THE SURFACE WILL STAY RELATIVELY LIGHT AND OUT OF THE  
SOUTH FOR MOST OF TONIGHT AND TOMORROW.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 240537Z 2406/2506 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM241700 28008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM242000 28012G20KT P6SM FEW250  
FM250100 31008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM250400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KFMN 240853Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00721067 50003  
METAR KFMN 240753Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T00831067  
METAR KFMN 240653Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T00831067 402610067  
 
METAR KLVS 240853Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T00441033 58004 $  
METAR KLVS 240753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T00721033 $  
METAR KLVS 240653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00611033  
401941011 $  
 
METAR KRTN 240853Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T00171033 58007  
METAR KRTN 240753Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T00281033  
METAR KRTN 240653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T00331028 401781028  
 
METAR KCAO 240855Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T00610000 56012  
METAR KCAO 240755Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00720006  
METAR KCAO 240655Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00830006 401560011  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0826 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 24, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1202 AM MDT TUE MAR 24 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. NORTHWEST WINDS  
WILL BE A LITTLE GUSTY THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS CENTRAL AND NORTHWEST  
AREAS. WITH HIGH TEMPERATURES VARYING FROM THE 80S TO THE MID 90S  
AT LOWER ELEVATIONS, AND FROM THE UPPER 60S TO NEAR 80 IN THE  
MOUNTAINS, NUMEROUS HIGH TEMPERATURE RECORDS WILL BE SET THIS  
AFTERNOON, AND DENSITY ALTITUDE WILL BE AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION  
FOR AVIATION OPERATIONS NEAR COMPLEX TERRAIN.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 240000Z  
VALID 240600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2814+09 2731+02 2942-10 3059-21 307437 306948 327260  
BCE 2928+06 3221-08 3233-21 324037 323548 354761  
LND 2714+07 2721-01 2933-13 3057-24 309739 309949 810762  
RKS 2719 2729+00 2938-12 3055-22 318838 318449 329261  
GJT 2515+13 2722+05 2939-10 3154-22 326738 316649 337561  
FMN 2614+15 2723+06 3033-10 3344-21 345437 334749 344061  
ABQ 2919+15 3022+07 3131-09 3433-21 344038 333949 334061  
MBW 2831 2831+00 2836-14 3052-24 319339 329650 830462  
DEN 2716+09 2934+02 3031-13 3042-25 328139 338550 349561  
PUB 9900+10 2820+04 3135-12 3143-24 337839 338150 348862  
ALS 2816+06 3039-12 3248-22 336538 336850 346862  
TCC 2219 2726+13 2922+06 3134-11 3241-22 335738 346650 346162  
BFF 2412 2615+08 2828+00 2829-14 2945-26 316941 830350 830762  
GLD 2241 3212+10 3218+02 2924-13 3041-26 315243 326352 338760  
GCK 2327+09 0111+10 2910+02 2920-13 2825-25 304542 315653 326759  
GAG 2119+07 3012+10 3114+05 2922-14 3034-24 314542 305052 315561  
AMA 2019 2827+11 3022+06 3026-12 3143-24 315140 326450 336761  
---------------------------------------------------------------------  
 
DATA BASED ON 240000Z  
VALID 241200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2714+08 2825+01 2846-09 3053-21 306437 296948 295760  
BCE 3026+06 2724-07 2924-21 323037 313348 323360  
LND 2826+06 3032+00 2946-13 3064-22 309838 800148 309361  
RKS 2721 2930+00 2955-10 3160-21 317938 308548 307461  
GJT 2817+12 2925+04 3042-09 3048-21 326237 316248 325161  
FMN 2926+13 3026+06 3131-07 3237-20 344537 334248 353861  
ABQ 3115+14 3018+06 3126-07 3430-21 364037 354649 364861  
MBW 2835 2937+00 2951-11 3155-22 318938 319748 329161  
DEN 3014+09 3031+02 3043-11 3151-23 327538 318648 328661  
PUB 2918+12 3126+04 3137-10 3143-22 337238 327648 348460  
ALS 3118+05 3138-08 3348-21 335838 325948 356661  
TCC 2518 3019+14 3127+06 3228-10 3342-21 355538 345849 366762  
BFF 3115 3120+07 3023+00 2939-13 3053-24 329639 810649 820962  
GLD 2918 2714+09 2818+01 2935-15 3150-24 338339 329149 840161  
GCK 2523+12 9900+10 3210+02 3034-13 3139-24 347839 338349 349361  
GAG 2720+11 3507+10 2914+04 3132-13 3235-24 346939 347550 358061  
AMA 2424 3122+12 3022+05 3230-12 3241-21 346438 356749 367662  
---------------------------------------------------------------------  
 
DATA BASED ON 240000Z  
VALID 250000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2516+11 2832+05 2751-09 2753-22 276338 265448 255260  
BCE 2910+08 2919-08 2727-20 241837 252448 243460  
LND 2627+10 2848+04 2958-09 2859-22 287537 286948 276061  
RKS 2627 2735+03 2852-09 2857-22 286437 286548 275761  
GJT 2610+14 2812+07 2932-08 2936-21 293637 283148 285360  
FMN 2915+15 3117+08 3220-07 3022-20 301737 312248 322560  
ABQ 3110+17 3014+09 3222-07 3316-20 321638 352248 342760  
MBW 2733 2738+03 2957-09 3057-22 306937 296248 286161  
DEN 2713+13 2828+05 3143-09 3049-22 315238 305348 305261  
PUB 2507+14 2721+07 3343-08 3038-21 314238 323848 315461  
ALS 2908+08 3335-07 3230-20 313037 323648 323761  
TCC 9900 2408+16 2913+08 3332-08 3233-21 362438 353847 345461  
BFF 2610 2616+09 2730+01 3059-09 2949-21 316537 307048 307761  
GLD 3006 2810+11 2616+02 3252-10 3140-22 325738 336748 328061  
GCK 1914+16 2913+10 3022+03 3348-08 3340-21 335238 346249 337860  
GAG 1817+14 2913+12 3021+04 3346-08 3436-20 365938 345548 347660  
AMA 1816 2912+14 3118+06 3440-09 3330-20 014238 354948 346860  
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THIS PRODUCT IS UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10, 30 AND 50  
MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY  
BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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MENTION YOUR INTEREST IN THE HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST.  
 
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