496  
NZUS99 KBOU 280030  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1725 MST FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 272356Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP122 T01781111  
10217 20172 51001 $  
METAR KFNL 272256Z 23009KT 10SM CLR 19/M17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP108 T01941167  
$  
SPECI KFNL 272201Z 14006G16KT 10SM CLR 21/M21 A2999 RMK AO2 $  
 
METAR KGXY 272356Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 18/M16 A2996 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
2253 SLP153 T01781161 10206 20156 58006 $  
SPECI KGXY 272313Z AUTO 32017G25KT 10SM CLR 19/M18 A2996 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
2253 $  
METAR KGXY 272256Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM CLR 19/M19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T01941194 $  
 
METAR KLMO 280015Z AUTO 27016G19KT 7SM CLR 16/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 T01621106  
METAR KLMO 272355Z AUTO 24016G21KT 7SM CLR 17/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 T01671106  
10187 20160  
METAR KLMO 272335Z AUTO 25012G18KT 7SM CLR 17/M12 A3000 RMK AO2 T01721116  
 
METAR KBDU 280015Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 272355Z AUTO 30005G15KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 272335Z AUTO 33015G21KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2999 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 280015Z AUTO 32015G23KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A2997 RMK AO2 T01631101  
$  
METAR KEIK 272355Z AUTO 31017KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 T01701108  
$  
METAR KEIK 272335Z AUTO 31017KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 T01761116  
$  
 
KBJC 272320Z 2800/2824 28012G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220  
TEMPO 2800/2801 28018G30KT  
FM280100 27010KT P6SM FEW220  
FM280500 24010KT P6SM FEW220  
FM281700 28012KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KBJC 272346Z 28017G27KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3002  
METAR KBJC 272251Z 34017G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M13 A3002  
METAR KBJC 272150Z 28016G21KT 10SM SCT220 18/M13 A3002  
 
KDEN 272320Z 2800/0106 30012KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN200  
TEMPO 2800/2801 30012G20KT  
FM280100 34007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM280400 22009KT P6SM FEW220  
FM281800 27008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM282200 08008KT P6SM FEW150 SCT220  
FM010200 12010KT P6SM SCT150 BKN220  
METAR KDEN 272353Z 29012KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 SCT180 17/M14 A2999 RMK  
AO2 SLP122 T01671144 10189 20167 53001  
METAR KDEN 272253Z 28010G18KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN180 18/M17 A2999 RMK  
AO2 SLP119 T01781172  
METAR KDEN 272153Z 25011G17KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN180 18/M17 A2999  
RMK AO2 SLP119 T01781172  
 
METAR KBKF 272358Z 35007KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 SCT170 BKN220 15/M16  
A3000 RMK AO2A SLP127 T01491165 10185 20136 50003  
METAR KBKF 272258Z 31012KT 10SM FEW085 SCT120 BKN170 BKN220 16/M18  
A2999 RMK AO2A SLP120 T01611182  
METAR KBKF 272158Z 30008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN170 17/M19 A2999 RMK  
AO2A SLP120 T01691192  
 
KAPA 272320Z 2800/2824 36012KT P6SM FEW080 FEW180 BKN220  
FM280200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220  
FM280500 20008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM281400 17007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM282000 15007KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KAPA 272353Z 35013KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 SCT160 SCT220 16/M12  
A3000 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01561122 10189 20150 58003  
METAR KAPA 272253Z 36010KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN160 BKN220 16/M15 A3001  
RMK AO2 SLP138 T01561150  
METAR KAPA 272153Z 34011G17KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN220 16/M16 A3001  
RMK AO2 SLP134 T01611156  
 
METAR KMNH 280015Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 12/M17 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 272355Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 13/M16 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 272335Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 13/M15 A3008 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 280015Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 17/M16 A2995 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 272355Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 18/M17 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 272335Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 19/M18 A2995 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 280015Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A2993 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 272355Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A2992 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 272335Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 20/M11 A2992 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 272353Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 17/M16 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01671156 10194 20167 56009  
METAR KAKO 272253Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 19/M17 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T01891172  
METAR KAKO 272153Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 19/M17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T01891167  
 
METAR KLIC 272355Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM CLR 17/M17 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T01671167 10206 20167 55004  
METAR KLIC 272255Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 18/M16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T01831161  
METAR KLIC 272155Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 19/M17 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T01891167  
 
METAR KHEQ 280015Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 272355Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 272335Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A2994 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 280019Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 16/M14 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 272359Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 18/M15 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 272339Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 18/M16 A2994 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 280015Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 272355Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 272335Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 20/M15 A2994 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 272353Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T01671117 10211 20161 56006  
METAR KITR 272253Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 20/M13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T02001128  
METAR KITR 272153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02061128  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/27/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:36:31 MST / 17:49:19 MST  
DENVER - 06:35:20 MST / 17:49:39 MST  
STERLING - 06:29:11 MST / 17:41:48 MST  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 02/28/26 00:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8100 FT MSL...312/007  
8000 FT MSL...294/008  
7200 FT MSL...283/010  
7000 FT MSL...292/009  
6600 FT MSL...003/009  
6000 FT MSL...289/014  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2345 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 421 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
WINDS SHOULD STAY MAINLY WNW/NW AT BJC AND DIA THRU 01Z WHILE APA  
STAYS NORTH THRU 01Z. WINDS AT DIA MAY BECOME LIGHT NORTH AFTER  
01Z BEFORE GOING SW/SSW BY 04Z OR 05Z. WINDS AT APA WILL BECOME  
MORE SSW BY 05Z WHILE BJC BECOMES MORE SW.  
ON SAT, SSW/S WINDS WILL BECOME EAST AT DIA BY 21Z OR 22Z WHILE  
APA IS MAINLY FROM THE SOUTH. BJC WILL BECOME WNW BY 17Z.  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THRU THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 280015Z AUTO 22011G26KT 190V250 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 272355Z AUTO 17010G16KT 150V240 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 272335Z AUTO 18010G20KT 150V210 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 272355Z AUTO 01014KT 10SM OVC150 15/M19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01521189 10192 20152 53003  
METAR KAFF 272255Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 19/M22 A3000 RMK AO2  
SLP111 T01851219  
METAR KAFF 272155Z AUTO 13010G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M20 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T01861198  
 
KCOS 272322Z 2800/2824 10010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280200 35006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM281800 14008KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KCOS 272354Z 12009KT 10SM FEW100 BKN160 BKN250 16/M16 A3002 RMK  
AO2 SLP132 T01611156 10183 20156 55004 $  
METAR KCOS 272254Z 16010KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 BKN250 17/M16 A3001 RMK  
AO2 SLP128 T01721156 $  
METAR KCOS 272154Z 18009KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 BKN250 17/M16 A3003 RMK  
AO2 SLP129 T01721161 $  
 
METAR KFLY 280015Z AUTO 36016G21KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3007 RMK AO2 T01391128  
METAR KFLY 272355Z AUTO 01015G21KT 10SM CLR 15/M13 A3006 RMK AO2  
T01461131 10191 20146  
METAR KFLY 272335Z AUTO 03013G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M14 A3006 RMK AO2 T01481140  
 
KFCS 272000Z 2720/2902 16015G25KT 9999 SKC 520009 QNH3003INS  
BECMG 2722/2723 16012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH2998INS  
BECMG 2801/2802 35009KT 9999 SKC QNH3004INS  
BECMG 2804/2805 01006KT 9999 SKC QNH3006INS  
BECMG 2807/2808 35006KT 9999 SKC QNH3006INS  
BECMG 2815/2816 21006KT 9999 SKC QNH3005INS TX20/2721Z  
TNM02/2813Z  
METAR KFCS 272355Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM OVC150 17/M19 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01741188 10219 20157  
METAR KFCS 272255Z 12010KT 10SM OVC160 19/M21 A2998 RMK AO2A SLP137  
T01911215  
METAR KFCS 272155Z COR AUTO 09004KT 10SM FEW130 19/M20 A3000 RMK AO2A  
SLPNO T01861198 $ COR 2201  
 
KPUB 272322Z 2800/2824 13008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM280200 02006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM280700 29005KT P6SM SCT200  
FM281800 13007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 272353Z 10011KT 10SM CLR 21/M15 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP107 T02111150  
10222 20183 56012 $  
METAR KPUB 272253Z 07008KT 10SM CLR 22/M17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T02221167 $  
METAR KPUB 272153Z 09008KT 10SM CLR 22/M17 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP109 T02221167  
$  
 
METAR KTAD 272354Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T02061117 10222 20167 56009  
METAR KTAD 272254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T02111122  
METAR KTAD 272154Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/M13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T02171128  
 
METAR KLHX 272353Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 20/M12 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T02001122 10217 20172 58013  
METAR KLHX 272253Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 22/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T02171122  
METAR KLHX 272153Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T02061122  
 
METAR KLAA 272353Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T02111083 10228 20172 58010  
METAR KLAA 272253Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP121  
T02221083  
METAR KLAA 272153Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T02221078  
 
METAR KSPD 272356Z AUTO 03005KT 20/M11 A2994 RMK AO1 SLP109 T02001111  
10228 20200 56009  
METAR KSPD 272256Z AUTO VRB04KT 21/M10 A2995 RMK AO1 SLP109 T02111100  
METAR KSPD 272156Z AUTO 23004KT 22/M10 A2996 RMK AO1 SLP109 T02171100  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/27/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:24:11 MST / 17:39:16 MST  
PUEBLO - 06:32:39 MST / 17:49:35 MST  
LAMAR - 06:24:29 MST / 17:41:44 MST  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 02/28/26 00:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7000 FT MSL...160/009  
5900 FT MSL...125/011  
5700 FT MSL...122/014  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2330 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 428 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AT ALL 3  
TAF SITES, KPUB, KALS AND KCOS. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND  
DIURNALLY DRIVEN.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 272353Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T01111072 10133 20078 58008  
METAR KCAG 272253Z AUTO 26010G20KT 10SM FEW085 13/M07 A3016 RMK AO2  
SLP215 T01281072  
METAR KCAG 272153Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T01331067  
 
METAR KHDN 272256Z AUTO 27011G21KT 10SM FEW080 11/M06 A3017 RMK AO2  
SLP208 T01111061 $  
METAR KHDN 272156Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01111072 $  
 
METAR KSBS 280015Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM SCT080 08/M07 A3015 RMK AO1 T00831068  
METAR KSBS 272355Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT080 09/M07 A3015 RMK AO1  
T00901073 10097 20044  
METAR KSBS 272335Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT080 08/M07 A3016 RMK AO1 T00821069  
 
METAR KC07 280015Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 272355Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 272335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 280015Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT070 04/M07 A3018 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 272355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 05/M07 A3018 RMK  
AO1  
METAR K33V 272335Z AUTO 24006G14KT 10SM BKN070 BKN080 06/M08 A3019 RMK  
AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 272353Z AUTO 31012KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01281083 10139 20067 56006  
METAR KEEO 272253Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01281089  
METAR KEEO 272153Z AUTO 23015G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01331067  
 
METAR K20V 280015Z AUTO 30007G15KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 272355Z AUTO 30009G15KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 272335Z AUTO 32011G18KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 280015Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 06/M06 A3022 RMK  
AO2 T00581063  
METAR KGNB 272355Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM BKN085 07/M07 A3022 RMK AO2  
T00711066 10082 20032  
METAR KGNB 272335Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN085 06/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 T00631063  
 
METAR K0CO 280015Z AUTO 31022G30KT 10SM SCT027 BKN035 BKN043 M05/M11  
A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 272355Z AUTO 31021G28KT 10SM BKN035 OVC041 M05/M11 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K0CO 272335Z AUTO 32019G26KT 10SM OVC040 M03/M11 A3026 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 280018Z AUTO 29023G40KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 272358Z AUTO 29025G38KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 272339Z AUTO 30023G34KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 272320Z 2800/2824 30005KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM281500 13006KT P6SM SKC  
FM282000 29006KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KGJT 272353Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP178 T01611061  
10172 20111 56015  
METAR KGJT 272253Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01671083  
METAR KGJT 272153Z 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP188 T01671083  
 
KRIL 272320Z 2800/2824 26010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM282000 26006KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRIL 272353Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01391078 10144 20072 56015  
METAR KRIL 272253Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01441061  
METAR KRIL 272153Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01391067  
 
METAR K5SM 280015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 272355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 272335Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 00/M10 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 272320Z 2800/2824 23011KT P6SM SCT200  
FM280200 20006KT P6SM FEW200  
FM280400 12004KT P6SM SKC  
FM281600 25005KT P6SM FEW200  
FM282100 26009KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KEGE 272356Z 27012KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP196 T01281072  
10133 20067 56009 $  
METAR KEGE 272256Z 23016G25KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01281083 $  
METAR KEGE 272156Z 23016G25KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01331067 $  
 
KASE 272320Z 2800/2824 34009KT P6SM BKN200  
FM280200 21007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM281200 20003KT P6SM SKC  
FM281700 25007KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KASE 272353Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP178 T00941083  
10111 20067 55005  
METAR KASE 272253Z 02007KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01061083  
METAR KASE 272153Z 35010G19KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01061078  
 
METAR KCCU 280012Z AUTO 28018G24KT 10SM SCT046 M03/M11 A3028 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 272353Z AUTO 33007G21KT 290V360 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3025 RMK  
AO2 SLP176 T00391111 10061 20039 58004  
METAR KLXV 272253Z AUTO 30008G18KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34027/2228 SLP168 T00501106  
METAR KLXV 272153Z AUTO 32010G23KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3027 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 29026/2140 SLP173 T00561111  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/27/2026  
RANGELY - 06:50:55 MST / 18:04:35 MST  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:49:07 MST / 18:04:35 MST  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:43:27 MST / 17:56:24 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2314 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 413 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL THIS AFTERNOON AND WINDS ARE BEGINNING TO  
CALM DOWN. ALL TERMINALS ARE EXPECTED TO SEE LIGHT, TERRAIN-  
DRIVEN WINDS BEGINNING THIS EVENING AND LASTING THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 280015Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 T01811087  
METAR KAJZ 272355Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 T01841090  
10189 20112  
METAR KAJZ 272335Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3013 RMK AO2  
T01861087  
 
KMTJ 272320Z 2800/2824 33005KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280200 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM281800 35005KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KMTJ 272353Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01501089 10161 20106 56016  
METAR KMTJ 272253Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T01611100  
METAR KMTJ 272153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01611111  
 
METAR KGUC 272356Z AUTO 25011G17KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01111089 10122 20050 55011 $  
SPECI KGUC 272305Z AUTO 24015G19KT 3SM HZ CLR 11/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 $  
METAR KGUC 272256Z AUTO 22015G21KT 1 1/2SM HZ CLR 11/M09 A3018 RMK  
AO2 VIS 1/2V5 SLP207 T01111094 $  
 
METAR K7BM 280015Z AUTO 29023G33KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 272355Z AUTO 27019G30KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 272335Z AUTO 28020G32KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 280015Z AUTO 28015G24KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3012 RMK AO2 T01231134  
METAR KAEJ 272355Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3012 RMK AO2  
T01351132 10176 20133  
METAR KAEJ 272335Z AUTO 26013G21KT 10SM CLR 15/M13 A3012 RMK AO2  
T01481131  
 
METAR KANK 280015Z AUTO 26016G30KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3008 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 23030/0010 T01241113 $  
METAR KANK 272355Z AUTO 24024G29KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3008 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26031/2315 T01291113 10164 20129 56005 $  
METAR KANK 272335Z AUTO 25019G28KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3008 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26031/2315 T01321114 $  
 
METAR KMYP 280015Z AUTO 29035KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 272355Z AUTO 29031G35KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 272335Z AUTO 29036KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 280015Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3020 RMK AO2 T01501092  
METAR KAIB 272355Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 T01501093  
10164 20106  
METAR KAIB 272335Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3021 RMK AO2 T01541096  
 
KTEX 272320Z 2800/2824 26007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280200 14004KT P6SM FEW250  
FM281800 27004KT P6SM FEW250  
FM282000 27008KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KTEX 280015Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 272355Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 272335Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 280015Z AUTO 30026G34KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 272355Z AUTO 29024G31KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 272335Z AUTO 30018G28KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 272353Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01721078 10183 20144 56005  
METAR KCEZ 272253Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01781089  
METAR KCEZ 272153Z AUTO 33010G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01831083  
 
KDRO 272320Z 2800/2824 26012G22KT P6SM FEW250  
FM280100 27009G18KT P6SM FEW250  
FM280230 28006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM280500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM282000 24010KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KDRO 272353Z AUTO 28019G27KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27027/2352 SLP171 T01671083 10189 20089 56013  
METAR KDRO 272253Z AUTO 26019G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27030/2210 SLP169 T01781078  
METAR KDRO 272153Z AUTO 27022G29KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28029/2133 SLP165 T01831078  
 
METAR KPSO 280015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 272355Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 10144  
20079  
METAR KPSO 272335Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3018 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 280015Z AUTO 21012G16KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 272355Z AUTO 21010G15KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 272335Z AUTO 22012G15KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 272322Z 2800/2824 32010KT P6SM SCT200  
FM280300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KALS 272352Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01391111 10150 20089 58009  
METAR KALS 272252Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01441111  
METAR KALS 272152Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T01441111  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/27/2026  
VAIL - 06:40:50 MST / 17:55:18 MST  
DURANGO - 06:44:49 MST / 18:03:25 MST  
ALAMOSA - 06:36:59 MST / 17:55:16 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2314 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 413 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL THIS AFTERNOON AND WINDS ARE BEGINNING TO  
CALM DOWN. ALL TERMINALS ARE EXPECTED TO SEE LIGHT, TERRAIN-  
DRIVEN WINDS BEGINNING THIS EVENING AND LASTING THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 272320Z 2800/2824 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPGA 272353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01941083 10206 20144 56015  
METAR KPGA 272253Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02001078  
METAR KPGA 272153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T01941067  
 
METAR KRQE 272353Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T01781094 10200 20144 56006  
METAR KRQE 272253Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T01891106  
METAR KRQE 272153Z AUTO 28012G18KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T01941111  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2316 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SATURDAY 28/00Z THROUGH SUNDAY 01/00Z  
VFR CONDITIONS  
EXPECTED. W-NW WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO DIMINISH THROUGH THE NEXT  
COUPLE OF HOURS, LEAVING MOSTLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS THROUGH  
THE OVERNIGHT/MORNING HOURS. A FEW LOCALIZED LOCATIONS DOWNWIND  
OF THE MOGOLLON RIM AND BRADSHAW MOUNTAINS MAY SEE PERSIST BREEZY  
NE WINDS OVERNIGHT. WESTERLY WINDS 5-15 KTS RETURN AFTER 19Z.  
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 01/00Z THROUGH TUESDAY 03/00Z...VFR CONDITIONS  
FORECAST THROUGH THE PERIOD. LOOK FOR W-SW WINDS 10-20 KTS ON  
SUNDAY, INCREASING AND SHIFTING MORE SW ON MONDAY AT 15-25 KTS.  
MOSTLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY,  
BUT SLIGHTLY ELEVATED SW WINDS POSSIBLE SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY  
MORNING.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 272326Z 2800/0106 33007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280400 13005KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KSLC 272354Z 35008KT 10SM FEW080 FEW160 SCT200 SCT260 14/00 A3020  
RMK AO2 SLP213 T01440000 10156 20117 56009 $  
METAR KSLC 272254Z 35010KT 10SM FEW080 SCT160 BKN250 16/M01 A3021 RMK  
AO2 SLP214 ACSL DSNT E-SE AND SW-W T01561011 $  
METAR KSLC 272154Z 01009KT 10SM FEW085 FEW150 BKN250 15/00 A3022 RMK  
AO2 SLP218 ACSL DSNT E-SE AND S-SW T01500000 $  
 
KVEL 272320Z 2800/2824 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KVEL 272353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01331078 10139 20089 56012  
METAR KVEL 272253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01331072  
METAR KVEL 272153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T01331072  
 
METAR KPUC 272353Z AUTO 27011G19KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01561056 10172 20111 56008  
METAR KPUC 272253Z AUTO 28010G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T01611056  
METAR KPUC 272153Z AUTO 28012G19KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T01721061  
 
KCNY 272320Z 2800/2824 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KCNY 272353Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01781100 10178 20117 56018  
METAR KCNY 272253Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01781094  
METAR KCNY 272153Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01721078  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2008 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL AT THE KSLC TERMINAL  
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. GENERALLY LIGHT DIURNAL WIND SHIFTS ARE  
EXPECTED WITH LIGHT NORTHWEST WINDS THIS AFTERNOON SWITCHING BACK TO  
LIGHT SOUTHEAST WINDS TONIGHT.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING.  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL  
ACROSS ALL OF OUR TAF SITES THROUGH THE PERIOD. KEVW WILL SEE GUSTS  
IN EXCESS OF 20KTS DISSIPATING BY 03Z.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 272326Z 2800/2824 24012G20KT P6SM SCT250  
FM280300 23010KT P6SM SCT250=  
METAR KEVW 272353Z AUTO 26018KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25026/2315 SLP219 T00721050 10089 20067 58003  
METAR KEVW 272253Z AUTO 26017G24KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T00781061  
METAR KEVW 272153Z AUTO 26018G25KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27030/2118 SLP219 T00831044  
 
KRKS 272324Z 2800/2824 27020G30KT P6SM SKC  
FM280300 22010KT P6SM SKC  
FM281600 26010G20KT P6SM FEW200  
FM281900 29015G25KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KRKS 272354Z AUTO 28023G33KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27033/2348 SLP187 T00941083 10111 20061 58004  
METAR KRKS 272254Z AUTO 27020G30KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26039/2156 SLP193 T01001078  
METAR KRKS 272154Z AUTO 28024G39KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28040/2140 SLP191 T01111094  
 
KRWL 272320Z 2800/2824 25023G33KT P6SM FEW150  
FM281300 24015KT P6SM FEW150  
FM281700 26023G35KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 272353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP155 T00941094  
10111 20067 56015  
METAR KRWL 272253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T01061094  
METAR KRWL 272153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP164 T01061083  
 
KLAR 272320Z 2800/2824 26017G34KT P6SM FEW150  
FM280400 26018KT P6SM SKC WS020/28045KT  
FM281500 25020G30KT P6SM SKC  
FM282100 29022G34KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLAR 272353Z AUTO 27025G33KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3005 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 27033/2353 SLP141 T00891100 10106 20072 58001  
METAR KLAR 272253Z AUTO 26017G34KT 10SM CLR 10/M13 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND  
28034/2250 SLP138 T01001128  
METAR KLAR 272153Z AUTO 26024G30KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3006 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26035/2105 SLP130 T01061122  
 
KCYS 272320Z 2800/2824 27026G39KT P6SM SKC  
FM280200 28014G22KT P6SM SKC WS020/29040KT  
FM280600 28020G30KT P6SM SKC  
FM281800 30019G27KT P6SM SKC  
FM282200 32012G20KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 272353Z 28032G45KT 10SM CLR 12/M12 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND  
29045/2348 SLP121 T01171122 10144 20117 58003  
METAR KCYS 272253Z 27026G39KT 10SM CLR 13/M14 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26039/2244 SLP116 T01331139  
METAR KCYS 272153Z 28023G37KT 10SM CLR 14/M14 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26037/2144 SLP116 T01391144  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 02/28/26 00:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...213/006  
22000 FT MSL...322/050  
20000 FT MSL...325/052  
19000 FT MSL...282/046  
14000 FT MSL...309/039  
13600 FT MSL...304/038  
13000 FT MSL...305/035  
12000 FT MSL...300/029  
11200 FT MSL...304/025  
11000 FT MSL...289/021  
10000 FT MSL...298/030  
10000 FT MSL...283/021  
9000 FT MSL...301/025  
9000 FT MSL...297/036  
8100 FT MSL...299/036  
8000 FT MSL...303/028  
7400 FT MSL...291/032  
7000 FT MSL...294/030  
6200 FT MSL...312/030  
6000 FT MSL...313/029  
6000 FT MSL...315/033  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 02/28/26 00:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...291/051  
17000 FT MSL...296/017  
16000 FT MSL...314/032  
15000 FT MSL...296/036  
14000 FT MSL...300/032  
14000 FT MSL...300/039  
13000 FT MSL...300/037  
12000 FT MSL...288/039  
11700 FT MSL...287/040  
11000 FT MSL...285/040  
10500 FT MSL...282/042  
10000 FT MSL...280/042  
9500 FT MSL...276/047  
9000 FT MSL...276/042  
8600 FT MSL...271/048  
8000 FT MSL...261/038  
7900 FT MSL...269/042  
7400 FT MSL...271/041  
7000 FT MSL...281/042  
6700 FT MSL...283/044  
6600 FT MSL...274/045  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2330 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 430 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. SKIES REMAIN SKC THROUGH MUCH OF THE PERIOD WITH FAIR  
WEATHER HIGH CLOUDS STARTING TO DEVELOP FRIDAY EVENING. WINDS  
WILL BE BREEZY AT TIMES FRIDAY EVENING WITH GUSTS 20-30KTS  
POSSIBLE AT KCPR, KCOD, KRKS, AND KRIW. WINDS GRADUALLY LESSEN  
AFTER SUNSET WITH SPEEDS STILL AROUND 10 KNOTS OVERNIGHT.  
BREEZY WINDS STEADILY RETURN TO MOST TERMINALS BETWEEN SUNRISE  
AND LATE MORNING SATURDAY. WINDS RANGE FROM 10-15KTS WITH  
PERIODIC GUSTS AROUND 20-25KTS. NO PRECIPITATION IS EXPECTED TO  
OCCUR THROUGH THE PERIOD, BUT CLOUDS ARE FORECAST TO START  
BUILDING INTO THE REGION LATE IN THE DAY SATURDAY AHEAD OF THE  
NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM. MOUNTAINS SHOULD REMAIN MOSTLY IF NOT  
ENTIRELY UNOBSCURED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
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 2320 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 420 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL DOMINATE ACROSS ALL TERMINALS FOR THE DURATION  
OF THIS TAF PERIOD. WINDS, AS A WHOLE, WILL GENERALLY REMAIN GUSTY  
FOR THE SOUTHEAST WYOMING TERMINALS THROUGH MOST OF THIS FORECAST,  
WITH GUSTS 20 TO 40 KNOTS. THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE SITES WILL  
SEE WINDS DIMINISH THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING TO 10 KNOTS OF LESS  
AND PICK RIGHT BACK UP BY TOMORROW MORNING WITH GUSTS TOPPING  
OUT TO AROUND 25 KNOTS. LLWS WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR KCYS, KLAR,  
AND KSNY.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 280015Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2996 RMK AO2  
T01531097  
METAR KIBM 272355Z AUTO 33012G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A2996 RMK AO2  
T01611096 10185 20161  
METAR KIBM 272335Z AUTO 32015G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A2996 RMK AO2  
T01651104  
 
KSNY 272320Z 2800/2824 32014KT P6SM SKC  
FM280200 28010KT P6SM SKC  
FM280700 28013G21KT P6SM SKC WS020/30045KT  
FM281500 33016G24KT P6SM SKC  
FM282300 36012KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSNY 272353Z AUTO 33012G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T01611106 10189 20161 58008  
METAR KSNY 272253Z AUTO 32014KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01781117  
METAR KSNY 272153Z AUTO 33015G25KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T01831117  
 
METAR KOGA 280015Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2991 RMK AO2  
T01611085  
METAR KOGA 272355Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 T01681080  
10188 20168  
METAR KOGA 272335Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A2993 RMK AO2  
T01761081  
 
METAR KIML 272353Z AUTO 01004KT 9SM CLR 17/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T01721083 10200 20167 58008  
METAR KIML 272253Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01941094  
METAR KIML 272153Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T01941100  
 
KMCK 272326Z 2800/2824 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM281000 29008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM281700 34012KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMCK 272353Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T01891089 10211 20183 56005  
METAR KMCK 272253Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T02001089  
METAR KMCK 272153Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T02061094  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 02/28/26 00:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
5000 FT MSL...141/014  
4700 FT MSL...138/010  
4100 FT MSL...117/009  
4000 FT MSL...116/011  
3600 FT MSL...108/011  
3400 FT MSL...108/012  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2347 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 546 PM CST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.  
WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT, GENERALLY AROUND 5 KTS OUT OF THE SOUTH TO  
SOUTHEAST TONIGHT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN SANDHILLS INTO SOUTHWEST  
NEBRASKA. ACROSS NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA, WINDS WILL LIKELY REMAIN  
LIGHT AND MORE NORTHEASTERLY AROUND 5 KTS. THERE IS POTENTIAL FOR  
LLWS UP TO 35 KTS NEAR KLBF OVERNIGHT. SOME LOW-LEVEL CLOUDS MAY  
DEVELOP, PARTICULARLY ACROSS NORTHERN NEBRASKA SATURDAY MORNING, BUT  
SHOULD DISSIPATE BY THE AFTERNOON. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHWEST  
TO NORTH DIRECTION ACROSS THE REGION SATURDAY, AROUND 5 TO 10 KTS  
WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KTS POSSIBLE.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 272326Z 2800/2824 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM280700 24007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM281100 28009KT P6SM FEW250  
FM281700 33010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 272353Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T01781111 10217 20178 58004  
METAR KGLD 272253Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 19/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T01941122  
METAR KGLD 272153Z AUTO 02012G21KT 10SM CLR 21/M13 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND  
36026/2054 SLP125 T02061128  
 
KGCK 272326Z 2800/2824 08004KT P6SM SKC  
FM281700 36010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 272354Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T02061028 10239 20189 56006  
METAR KGCK 272254Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T02331017  
METAR KGCK 272154Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T02331022  
 
METAR KLBL 272356Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T02220011 10250 20211 55008 $  
METAR KLBL 272256Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T02440011 $  
METAR KLBL 272156Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T02390011 $  
 
METAR KEHA 280015Z AUTO 19003KT 4SM HZ CLR 20/M09 A2994 RMK AO2  
T02001087  
METAR KEHA 272355Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 T02181082  
10253 20201 402530029  
METAR KEHA 272335Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A2994 RMK AO2  
T02211088  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 02/28/26 00:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
6100 FT MSL...154/002  
5300 FT MSL...048/007  
5000 FT MSL...086/019  
4200 FT MSL...085/016  
4100 FT MSL...089/016  
4000 FT MSL...086/016  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 02/28/26 00:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...246/007  
13800 FT MSL...205/003  
13000 FT MSL...218/011  
12000 FT MSL...276/004  
10000 FT MSL...158/002  
9600 FT MSL...078/003  
9000 FT MSL...226/003  
8100 FT MSL...146/004  
5100 FT MSL...137/003  
4000 FT MSL...048/008  
3200 FT MSL...045/013  
3000 FT MSL...047/014  
3000 FT MSL...047/014  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2328 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 426 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS FORECAST FOR THE TAFS. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS  
FOR THE FIRST PART OF THE TAFS. AFTER THAT WINDS WILL BECOME  
NORTHWEST THEN NORTH AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT THAT WILL MOVE IN  
AFTER 0Z.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2327 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 526 PM CST FRI FEB 27 2026  
WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT UNTIL AROUND 15Z AND THEN PICK UP TO  
10-20 KTS AS A COLD FRONT PASSES THROUGH WESTERN KANSAS. VFR  
FLIGHT CATEGORY FOR ALL TERMINALS.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 272320Z 2800/2824 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM281600 35007KT P6SM SKC  
FM281800 02009KT P6SM SKC  
FM282000 05009KT P6SM SKC  
FM282300 08008KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 272353Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP102  
T02281017 10244 20211 55007  
METAR KGUY 272253Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100  
T02331011  
METAR KGUY 272153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T02391011  
 
KDHT 272320Z 2800/2824 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM281100 34009KT P6SM SKC  
FM281700 02009KT P6SM SKC  
FM281900 05010KT P6SM SKC  
FM282300 11008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 272353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 22/M10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T02221100 10233 20178 58010  
METAR KDHT 272253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T02281083  
METAR KDHT 272153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T02331078  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2317 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 511 PM CST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS AND CLEAR SKIES EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
WINDS WILL SHIFT TO NORTHERLY AND THEN EASTERLY, REMAINING CALM  
AND INCREASING SLIGHTLY AFTER THE WINDS SHIFT.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 272334Z 2800/2824 29015G26KT P6SM FEW250  
FM280200 31006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM280900 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
FM282000 28008KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KFMN 272353Z 29018KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175 T01891083  
10194 20139 56011  
METAR KFMN 272253Z 28018G25KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND  
29028/2220 SLP177 T01941078  
METAR KFMN 272153Z 28017G24KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01941078  
 
METAR KLVS 272353Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 20/M12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T02001122 10211 20156 56010 $  
METAR KLVS 272253Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 20/M13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP099  
T02001128 $  
METAR KLVS 272153Z AUTO 13009G17KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T02061122 $  
 
METAR KRTN 272353Z AUTO 32010G20KT 10SM CLR 19/M13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01941133 10211 20156 55008  
METAR KRTN 272253Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 21/M13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T02061128  
METAR KRTN 272153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 21/M13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T02061128  
 
METAR KCAO 272355Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 20/M16 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T02001156 10228 20189 56009  
METAR KCAO 272255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M16 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T02171156  
METAR KCAO 272155Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 22/M15 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T02221150  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2341 UTC FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 434 PM MST FRI FEB 27 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ACROSS ALL SITES THROUGH THE PERIOD. BREEZY WEST TO  
NORTHWEST WINDS WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KTS WILL PERSIST UNTIL AROUND  
SUNSET FOR KABQ, KFMN, AND KAEG. WINDS WILL BE COME LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE OVERNIGHT AT MOST SITES, ALONG WITH SOME TERRAIN-INDUCED  
DRAINAGE WINDS AT LOCATIONS SUCH AS KSAF. ONCE AGAIN, FEW TO  
SCATTERED HIGH CLOUDS WILL CONTINUE TO STREAM IN FROM THE  
NORTHWEST.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 271200Z  
VALID 271800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2915+01 2927-04 2954-15 3062-27 297842 299152 780162  
BCE 2713+02 2933-12 3054-23 296839 297949 298662  
LND 3017+01 3118-05 2938-19 2967-31 299245 299652 790560  
RKS 2831 2936-04 3048-17 2966-28 309643 299553 790460  
GJT 3010+03 3124-02 3048-14 3061-26 307442 309151 790062  
FMN 3226+06 3130+02 3042-12 3048-24 316340 307549 308862  
ABQ 3325+08 3226+03 3036-11 3045-24 316139 317249 318462  
MBW 2635 2925-05 2939-19 3070-30 308944 309152 309059  
DEN 3214+05 3307-03 2932-17 3068-28 308743 309552 800060  
PUB 3606+05 2809-02 3142-15 3064-26 307442 308651 800461  
ALS 3229+00 3147-13 3052-26 306442 308750 800462  
TCC 3311 3211+07 3321+03 3145-11 3151-25 315941 318650 810161  
BFF 3226 3220+00 2920-07 2942-19 3054-31 307645 307054 308060  
GLD 3237 3126+02 2826-05 3140-17 3256-29 318443 317853 309761  
GCK 2616+11 2708+04 2606-04 3036-17 3258-29 328443 318453 810360  
GAG 2228+10 2313+04 2311-04 3031-16 3250-29 328743 319451 820459  
AMA 2023 1908+06 2512+00 3252-13 3262-25 327141 318551 810461  
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DATA BASED ON 271200Z  
VALID 280000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2816+01 2924-04 3051-15 3062-26 307443 299752 790760  
BCE 2915+01 3034-11 2955-23 297639 297749 288061  
LND 2918+00 3034-05 3144-19 3151-31 307945 299752 802061  
RKS 2827 2939-06 3051-18 3077-28 299443 299552 800760  
GJT 2710+05 3021-02 3050-15 3057-26 308342 299851 791060  
FMN 3222+07 3127+01 3038-12 3053-24 307640 308549 308961  
ABQ 3116+10 3024+02 3034-11 3053-23 317039 307749 308160  
MBW 2735 2929-06 3045-19 3060-31 309744 790251 801160  
DEN 2925+04 3024-02 3036-18 3071-29 309644 800053 811059  
PUB 2405+06 2918-01 3154-14 3059-26 307943 309952 801058  
ALS 2913+00 3148-13 3050-25 307841 309550 800660  
TCC 9900 2815+09 2921+03 3039-11 3148-24 316840 318350 319460  
BFF 2915 2917+01 2821-07 2946-20 3052-32 307046 308953 801060  
GLD 9900 3012+01 2830-04 2943-17 3167-29 319344 309452 810161  
GCK 0906+11 2412+04 2623-04 3041-16 3165-28 318843 309453 810160  
GAG 2121+11 2610+04 2715-02 3240-15 3161-27 318043 308953 810060  
AMA 2107 2808+07 3023+02 3145-12 3051-25 316641 318751 810060  
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DATA BASED ON 271200Z  
VALID 281200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2915+01 3025-03 3041-14 2937-27 297842 299952 289559  
BCE 2713+01 2934-12 2950-24 296440 287550 288759  
LND 2921+01 3032-05 3057-18 3072-29 297245 309654 299362  
RKS 2826 2935-05 3052-16 3074-27 298644 309953 309060  
GJT 2808+03 3019-03 3145-13 3046-27 308541 790051 790559  
FMN 3117+06 3023+01 3034-12 2947-24 306940 298050 298959  
ABQ 3218+08 2918+02 3034-10 3047-23 305939 306949 307658  
MBW 2846 2939-05 3057-19 3069-29 308744 309053 308757  
DEN 3025+04 3112-03 3038-17 3060-28 308743 309753 309159  
PUB 3114+04 3018-02 3043-14 3059-26 309041 319652 800060  
ALS 3022-01 3143-12 3051-26 318040 309351 309860  
TCC 0113 3611+08 2917+03 3038-11 3152-24 317140 318350 318860  
BFF 3128 3128-01 2934-07 3056-19 3065-29 307344 317453 307861  
GLD 3016 3022+01 2830-05 3041-16 3054-28 317044 317452 306960  
GCK 3112+12 2909+03 2822-04 3033-15 3048-27 317243 317453 307860  
GAG 2610+13 2607+06 2912-02 3044-15 3058-27 317943 318453 308660  
AMA 9900 9900+08 2913+01 3043-13 3054-26 328340 319051 319761  
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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