656  
NZUS99 KBOU 230251  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1945 MST SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 230156Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP332 T00281117  
$  
METAR KFNL 230056Z 03003KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP324 T00441122  
$  
METAR KFNL 222356Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP313 T00781122  
10094 20006 55002 $  
 
METAR KGXY 230156Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP368  
T10221111 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 230056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP352  
T00501106 $  
METAR KGXY 222356Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP344  
T00781100 10089 20000 55006 $  
 
METAR KLMO 230235Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 T10241134  
METAR KLMO 230215Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 T10161134  
METAR KLMO 230155Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3043 RMK AO2 T10071136  
 
METAR KBDU 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 230215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 230155Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 T10351133  
$  
METAR KEIK 230215Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 T10261134  
$  
METAR KEIK 230155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 T10141130  
$  
 
KBJC 222322Z 2300/2324 08006KT P6SM BKN220  
FM230200 32005KT P6SM BKN220  
FM231000 24005KT P6SM SCT220  
FM231900 30011KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KBJC 230155Z 32009KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3041  
METAR KBJC 230050Z 33009KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3039  
METAR KBJC 222345Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 08/M14 A3038  
 
KDEN 222322Z 2300/2406 06010KT P6SM BKN220  
FM230100 02007KT P6SM BKN220  
FM230400 30006KT P6SM BKN220  
FM230600 24007KT P6SM BKN220  
FM230900 21009KT P6SM SCT220  
FM232000 30010KT P6SM SCT220  
FM240000 33006KT P6SM BKN220  
FM240200 15007KT P6SM FEW150 BKN220  
METAR KDEN 230153Z 03007KT 10SM BKN220 01/M13 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP319  
T00111128  
METAR KDEN 230053Z 03010KT 10SM BKN250 03/M13 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP312  
T00331133  
METAR KDEN 222353Z 05009KT 10SM BKN250 08/M14 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP300  
T00831139 10117 20011 55003  
 
KBKF 230100Z 2301/2407 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 FEW150 BKN220  
QNH2994INS TX16/2322Z TNM03/2313Z  
METAR KBKF 230158Z 30007KT 10SM BKN220 01/M13 A3037 RMK AO2A SLP320  
T00131130  
METAR KBKF 230058Z 01009KT 10SM FEW160 BKN220 05/M14 A3035 RMK AO2A  
SLP296 T00491140  
METAR KBKF 222358Z 01011KT 10SM FEW160 BKN220 10/M15 A3034 RMK AO2A  
SLP279 T00991148 10133 20042 55001  
 
KAPA 222322Z 2300/2324 VRB06KT P6SM BKN220  
FM230600 19007KT P6SM BKN220  
FM231700 20006KT P6SM SCT220  
FM232000 34006KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KAPA 230153Z 29006KT 10SM FEW220 04/M13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP334  
T00391128  
METAR KAPA 230053Z 32010KT 10SM FEW140 BKN220 07/M13 A3036 RMK AO2  
SLP320 T00671133  
METAR KAPA 222353Z 34014KT 10SM FEW140 BKN220 09/M13 A3035 RMK AO2  
SLP305 T00941133 10128 20067 53000  
 
METAR KMNH 230235Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 230215Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 230155Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3042 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 230235Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 230215Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 230155Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S  
 
METAR KSTK 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 230215Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 230155Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3043 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 230153Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP341  
T00171106  
METAR KAKO 230053Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP339  
T00331111  
METAR KAKO 222353Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP326  
T00671117 10100 20044 55005  
 
METAR KLIC 230155Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR M04/M14 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP367  
T10391144  
METAR KLIC 230055Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 00/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP354  
T00001139  
METAR KLIC 222355Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP339  
T00501133 10083 20028 55004  
 
METAR KHEQ 230235Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 230215Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 230155Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3049 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 230239Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 230219Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 230159Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3045 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 230235Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 230215Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 230155Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3049 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 230153Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP366  
T10331094  
METAR KITR 230053Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP364  
T10281094  
METAR KITR 222353Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP346  
T00441089 10067 20028 56009  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/22/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:43:51 MST / 17:43:33 MST  
DENVER - 06:42:29 MST / 17:44:05 MST  
STERLING - 06:36:33 MST / 17:36:02 MST  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 02/23/26 02:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...229/001  
8000 FT MSL...162/002  
7000 FT MSL...199/002  
6600 FT MSL...119/001  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 417 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
WINDS WERE EASTERLY AT DIA BUT WILL GRADUALLY BECOME NE/NNE  
BETWEEN 01Z AND 02Z AND THEN LIGHT NW BY 04Z. BY 06Z EXPECT A MORE  
SW DIRECTION AND THEN DRAINAGE BY 09Z.  
APA WILL BE MORE LIGHT AND VARIABLE THRU 06Z AND THEN GO TO  
DRAINAGE. BJC WILL TRANSITION FROM LIGHT EAST TO LIGHT NW BY 02Z  
AND THEN SW BY 09Z.  
ON MON, WINDS AT BJC AND DIA WILL BECOME NW BETWEEN 19Z AND 20Z  
WHILE APA BECOME LIGHT NORTH.  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL BE IN PLACE THRU THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 230235Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 00/M22 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 230215Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 00/M22 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 230155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 00/M22 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 230155Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP363  
T10191154  
METAR KAFF 230055Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 02/M15 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP353  
T00211154  
METAR KAFF 222355Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 05/M15 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP338  
T00481146 10075 20021 53003  
 
KCOS 222321Z 2300/2324 16007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM230400 02006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231700 16008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCOS 230154Z 00000KT 10SM BKN250 01/M14 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP363  
T00111139 $  
METAR KCOS 230054Z 14004KT 10SM BKN250 02/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP356  
T00221144 $  
METAR KCOS 222354Z 16006KT 10SM BKN250 04/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP342  
T00441144 10067 20006 53001 $  
 
METAR KFLY 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3043 RMK AO2 T10121140  
METAR KFLY 230215Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3043 RMK AO2 T10151141  
METAR KFLY 230155Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A3044 RMK AO2  
T10171142  
 
METAR KFCS 230155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M14 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP362  
T00371141  
METAR KFCS 230055Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP359  
T00241143  
METAR KFCS 222355Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP346  
T00601141 10075 20012 55000  
 
KPUB 222321Z 2300/2324 12006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM230200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231000 28005KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231700 16005KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPUB 230153Z 02007KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP340 T00001128  
$  
METAR KPUB 230053Z 05008KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP330 T00331128  
$  
METAR KPUB 222353Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP318 T00831122  
10089 20011 55008 $  
 
METAR KTAD 230154Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP309  
T00561144  
METAR KTAD 230054Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 08/M15 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP301  
T00831150  
METAR KTAD 222354Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 11/M14 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP294  
T01111144 10128 20056 56010  
 
METAR KLHX 230153Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP313  
T00391100 $  
METAR KLHX 230053Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP308  
T00561117 $  
METAR KLHX 222353Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP298  
T01111122 10117 20006 56018 $  
 
METAR KLAA 230153Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP333  
T00441089  
METAR KLAA 230053Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP325  
T00611100  
METAR KLAA 222353Z AUTO 12015G21KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP314  
T01001106 10128 20050 56017  
 
METAR KSPD 230156Z AUTO 11008KT 01/M13 A3041 RMK AO1 SLP329 T00111133  
METAR KSPD 230056Z AUTO 15010KT 06/M13 A3040 RMK AO1 SLP321 T00561133  
METAR KSPD 222356Z AUTO 12011KT 11/M13 A3040 RMK AO1 SLP305 T01061128  
10128 20050 56012  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/22/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:31:15 MST / 17:33:48 MST  
PUEBLO - 06:39:29 MST / 17:44:21 MST  
LAMAR - 06:31:16 MST / 17:36:32 MST  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 02/23/26 02:37 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...175/006  
7800 FT MSL...122/014  
5900 FT MSL...050/005  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2324 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 421 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE NEAR CERTAIN DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AT ALL  
3 TAF SITES, KPUB, KALS AND KCOS. WINDS WILL BE QUITE LIGHT AND  
DIURNALLY DRIVEN.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP374  
T10111083  
METAR KCAG 230053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP360  
T00281078  
METAR KCAG 222353Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP343  
T00781106 10083 20011 56004  
 
METAR KHDN 230156Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP370  
T00001106 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 230056Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP357  
T00281133 $  
METAR KHDN 222356Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP353  
T00441094 10056 21022 56004 $  
 
METAR KSBS 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3045 RMK AO1 T10231107  
METAR KSBS 230215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3045 RMK AO1 T10261106  
METAR KSBS 230155Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3045 RMK AO1 T10201110  
 
METAR K33V 230235Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3046 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 230215Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3046 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 230155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3046 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP356  
T00061094 $  
METAR KEEO 230053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP346  
T00391111 $  
METAR KEEO 222353Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP340  
T00611100 10083 21011 56001 $  
 
METAR K20V 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 230215Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 230155Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3052 RMK AO2 T10421127  
METAR KGNB 230215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3052 RMK AO2 T10461125  
METAR KGNB 230155Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3051 RMK AO2  
T10241129  
 
METAR K0CO 230235Z AUTO 33022KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 230215Z AUTO 34021KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 230155Z AUTO 33021KT 10SM CLR M11/M19 A3046 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 230237Z AUTO 29016G24KT 10SM CLR M07/M19 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 230219Z AUTO 28014G22KT 10SM CLR M06/M19 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 230157Z AUTO 29014G24KT 10SM CLR M06/M20 A3045 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 222321Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
FM230800 10005KT P6SM SCT250  
FM231600 14007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM232200 29005KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGJT 230153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP354  
T00111050  
METAR KGJT 230053Z 35004KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP343 T00441050  
METAR KGJT 222353Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP338 60000  
T00611067 10067 20011 56006  
 
KRIL 222321Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRIL 230153Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP374  
T10111072  
METAR KRIL 230053Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP364  
T00221089  
METAR KRIL 222353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP357  
T00501122 10050 21033 56007  
 
METAR K5SM 230235Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 230215Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 230155Z AUTO 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3053 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 222321Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
FM232000 26006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KEGE 230156Z 12003KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP397 T10171078  
$  
METAR KEGE 230056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP377 T00221089  
$  
METAR KEGE 222356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP367 T00441122  
10044 21072 56008 $  
 
KASE 222321Z 2300/2324 34006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM230100 20005KT P6SM SCT250  
FM231400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250  
FM232000 35005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 230153Z 21007KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP360  
T10281100 $  
METAR KASE 230053Z 23003KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP356 T10111100  
$  
METAR KASE 222353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP339 T00221122  
10039 21033 52005 $  
 
METAR KCCU 230235Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR M08/M20 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 230215Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR M07/M21 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 230155Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR M07/M20 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 230153Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR M04/M16 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP361  
T10391156  
METAR KLXV 230053Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M03/M17 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP358  
T10281172  
METAR KLXV 222353Z AUTO 36010G17KT 10SM CLR 01/M18 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP346  
T00061183 10039 20006 50004  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/22/2026  
RANGELY - 06:58:09 MST / 17:58:56 MST  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:56:07 MST / 17:59:10 MST  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:50:46 MST / 17:50:39 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 02/23/26 02:33 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10200 FT MSL...300/003  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2323 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 422 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
PASSING HIGH CLOUDS AND LIGHT WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED TO KEEP VFR  
FIRMLY IN PLACE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 230235Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3049 RMK AO2 T00171048  
METAR KAJZ 230215Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3049 RMK AO2  
T00201047  
METAR KAJZ 230155Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3049 RMK AO2 T00221045  
 
KMTJ 222321Z 2300/2324 34005KT P6SM BKN250  
FM230230 14006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM231600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
FM232100 32007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMTJ 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP346  
T00221067  
METAR KMTJ 230053Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP340  
T00331061  
METAR KMTJ 222353Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP328  
T00611083 10078 20006 55001  
 
METAR KGUC 230156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP399  
T10111083 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 230056Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP382  
T00171111 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 222356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP379  
T00281106 10044 21067 56006 $  
 
METAR K7BM 230235Z AUTO 26013G19KT 10SM CLR 00/M18 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 230215Z AUTO 27012G19KT 10SM CLR 01/M18 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 230155Z AUTO 28010G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M18 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 230235Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3044 RMK AO2 T00051164  
METAR KAEJ 230215Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 03/M18 A3044 RMK AO2  
T00251178  
METAR KAEJ 230155Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 03/M18 A3043 RMK AO2 T00321179  
 
METAR KANK 230235Z AUTO 24014KT 10SM CLR 05/M17 A3041 RMK AO2 T00541173  
$  
METAR KANK 230215Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 05/M17 A3041 RMK AO2 T00511175  
$  
METAR KANK 230155Z AUTO 23018G23KT 10SM CLR 05/M17 A3040 RMK AO2 T00521173  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 230235Z AUTO 27025KT 10SM CLR M06/M18 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 230215Z AUTO 28025KT 10SM CLR M06/M18 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 230155Z AUTO 27023KT 10SM CLR M06/M18 A3061 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 230235Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3051 RMK AO2 T00201055  
METAR KAIB 230215Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3051 RMK AO2 T00281056  
METAR KAIB 230155Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3051 RMK AO2 T00551083  
 
KTEX 222321Z 2300/2324 28009KT P6SM BKN250  
FM230200 12004KT P6SM BKN250  
FM232100 27007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KTEX 230235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 230215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 230155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 230235Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 230215Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 230155Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 230153Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP349  
T00061039  
METAR KCEZ 230053Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP334  
T00611050  
METAR KCEZ 222353Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP321  
T00941061 10094 20033 56005  
 
KDRO 222321Z 2300/2324 04004KT P6SM SCT250  
FM232200 25006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 230153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP376  
T00171100 $  
METAR KDRO 230053Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP370  
T00221094 $  
METAR KDRO 222353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M18 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP353  
T00781178 10078 20006 56009 $  
 
METAR KPSO 230235Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 230215Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 230155Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3050 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 230235Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M06/M18 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 230215Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 230155Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR M06/M17 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 222321Z 2300/2324 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KALS 230152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M15 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP363  
T00281150  
METAR KALS 230052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M15 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP352  
T00561150  
METAR KALS 222352Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 07/M16 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP344  
T00721156 10078 20006 56006  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/22/2026  
VAIL - 06:47:58 MST / 17:49:46 MST  
DURANGO - 06:51:26 MST / 17:58:24 MST  
ALAMOSA - 06:43:38 MST / 17:50:13 MST  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 02/23/26 02:33 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10200 FT MSL...300/003  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2323 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 422 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
PASSING HIGH CLOUDS AND LIGHT WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED TO KEEP VFR  
FIRMLY IN PLACE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 222320Z 2300/2324 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KPGA 230153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP307  
T00721056  
METAR KPGA 230053Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP307  
T00831067  
METAR KPGA 222353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP306  
T00891078 10094 20039 56009  
 
METAR KRQE 230153Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP304  
T00611100 $  
METAR KRQE 230053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T00891100 $  
METAR KRQE 222353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T01171100 10122 20056 56004 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2301 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION...MONDAY 23/00Z THROUGH TUESDAY 24/00Z
 
VFR CONDITIONS  
WITH VARIABLE HIGH CLOUDS. WINDS E-NE 5-10 KTS THROUGH 01Z, LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT, ESPECIALLY AT KSEZ WITH  
WINDS NE 10-15 KTS GUSTS TO 20-25 KTS. WINDS MONDAY N-NE 5-10 KTS  
THROUGH AROUND 20Z THEN BECOMING VARIABLE 10 KTS OR LESS.  
OUTLOOK...TUESDAY 24/00Z THROUGH THURSDAY 26/00Z...VFR CONDITIONS.  
WINDS SW-W 10-15 KTS WITH GUST NEAR 20 KTS EACH DAY, LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 222330Z 2300/2406 32008KT P6SM BKN250  
FM230400 16005KT P6SM BKN250  
FM232200 31008KT P6SM SCT250  
FM240300 16007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150  
METAR KSLC 230154Z 26005KT 10SM BKN250 06/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP287  
T00561028 $  
METAR KSLC 230054Z 31006KT 10SM BKN250 09/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T00891039 $  
METAR KSLC 222354Z 34007KT 10SM BKN250 11/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T01111039 10128 20072 56009 $  
 
KVEL 222321Z 2300/2324 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KVEL 230153Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP349  
T00111094  
METAR KVEL 230053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP338  
T00441106  
METAR KVEL 222353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP339  
T00561117 10061 20000 56008  
 
METAR KPUC 230153Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP378  
T10111100  
METAR KPUC 230053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP368  
T00281100  
METAR KPUC 222353Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP365  
T00391100 10050 20006 56007  
 
KCNY 222321Z 2300/2324 29007KT P6SM BKN250  
FM230200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KCNY 230153Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP347  
T00221033  
METAR KCNY 230053Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP344  
T00331028  
METAR KCNY 222353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP345  
T00441044 10050 20006 58009  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1710 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC
 
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. THE DIURNAL NORTHWESTERLY WIND SHIFT LOOKS TO BE SOMEWHAT  
DELAYED TODAY, OCCURRING AROUND THE 23-00Z TIMEFRAME. THE SHIFT BACK  
TO SOUTHERLY MAY ALSO BE SOMEWHAT DELAYED TO AROUND 04-09Z, THOUGH  
THERE IS UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING THIS AND MAY BE CHANGED IN FUTURE  
UPDATES.    
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
 
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL  
ACROSS ALL TAF SITES EXCEPT KLGU THROUGH THE PERIOD. DIURNAL WIND  
SHIFTS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS ALL SITES. ANOTHER ROUND OF POTENTIALLY  
IFR VSBYS AND CIGS APPEARS LIKELY AT KLGU TOMORROW MORNING WITH FOG  
DEVELOPMENT AS EARLY AS 06Z.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 222330Z 2300/2324 23008KT P6SM SCT200  
FM230200 17006KT P6SM BKN200  
FM231700 23011KT P6SM SCT200  
FM231900 23012G19KT P6SM SCT200=  
METAR KEVW 230153Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP321  
T00061089 TSNO  
METAR KEVW 222353Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP305  
T00501089 10056 21017 58001 TSNO  
 
KRKS 222320Z 2300/2324 26009KT P6SM SKC  
FM230300 17006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM231900 26014G24KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KRKS 230154Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP340  
T00221139  
METAR KRKS 230054Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP329  
T00281144  
METAR KRKS 222354Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP322  
T00611144 10072 21017 56003  
 
KRWL 222320Z 2300/2324 23013G21KT P6SM SKC  
FM230300 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM231600 23020G32KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 230153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP324 T00111122  
$  
METAR KRWL 230053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP320 T00171111  
$  
METAR KRWL 222353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP310 T00501128  
10072 20039 52002 $  
 
KLAR 222320Z 2300/2324 24018G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM230200 20011KT P6SM SKC  
FM231300 24012KT P6SM SKC  
FM231600 26019G31KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLAR 230153Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR M02/M18 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP308  
T10171178 $  
METAR KLAR 230053Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 02/M17 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP297  
T00221172 $  
METAR KLAR 222353Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 06/M17 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T00611172 10089 20056 53006 $  
 
KCYS 222320Z 2300/2324 16007KT P6SM SKC  
FM230500 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM231200 27010KT P6SM SKC  
FM231700 27016G28KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 230153Z 18007KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP339  
T00061117 $  
METAR KCYS 230053Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP334 T00221117  
$  
METAR KCYS 222353Z 14008KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP326 T00441128  
10056 21011 53001 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 02/23/26 02:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...205/011  
20000 FT MSL...275/049  
17000 FT MSL...333/001  
16000 FT MSL...002/001  
15000 FT MSL...328/001  
14000 FT MSL...276/003  
13500 FT MSL...298/018  
13000 FT MSL...288/024  
12000 FT MSL...284/021  
11200 FT MSL...292/015  
11000 FT MSL...277/018  
10000 FT MSL...228/006  
10000 FT MSL...270/025  
8100 FT MSL...242/009  
8000 FT MSL...247/018  
7400 FT MSL...223/010  
7000 FT MSL...229/008  
6700 FT MSL...199/015  
6200 FT MSL...248/009  
6000 FT MSL...153/013  
6000 FT MSL...156/010  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 02/23/26 02:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...245/003  
11000 FT MSL...222/014  
10500 FT MSL...187/013  
10000 FT MSL...179/024  
9500 FT MSL...179/026  
9000 FT MSL...267/025  
8600 FT MSL...179/025  
8000 FT MSL...190/021  
7900 FT MSL...188/022  
7300 FT MSL...179/019  
7000 FT MSL...178/015  
6700 FT MSL...191/014  
6500 FT MSL...196/012  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0041 UTC MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 403 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE PERIOD. WINDS INCREASE STARTING MONDAY  
MORNING AHEAD OF THE NEXT WEATHER SYSTEM. AT KCOD, WIND SHEAR DUE TO  
WESTERLY 35 TO 50 KNOT WINDS ARE POSSIBLE AS WINDS ALOFT COME OFF  
THE ABSAROKA MOUNTAINS. FOR MOST LOCATIONS, GUSTY WINDS ARE EXPECTED  
FOR SITES LATE MORNING AND THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ICING AND TURBULENCE FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2320 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 420 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
HIGH PRESSURE WILL CONTINUE TO DOMINATE WEATHER CONDITIONS ACROSS  
THE CWA, BRINGING VFR CONDITIONS TO ALL TERMINALS FOR THE DURATION  
OF THIS TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL POSE MINIMAL IMPACT AS THEY DIMINISH  
TO LESS THAN 10-15 KNOTS ACROSS ALL SITES THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS.  
AT THE TAIL END OF THIS FORECAST, AROUND 00Z TUESDAY, LLWS MAY  
BECOME A CONCERN AS A MOUNTAIN WAVE DEVELOPS AND MAY BE INTRODUCED  
IN THE NEXT SET OF TAFS.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 230235Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3042 RMK AO2  
T10301089  
METAR KIBM 230215Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3042 RMK AO2  
T10271090  
METAR KIBM 230155Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3043 RMK AO2  
T10231089  
 
KSNY 222320Z 2300/2324 12014KT P6SM SKC  
FM230200 16010KT P6SM SKC  
FM230900 21009KT P6SM SKC  
FM231700 26012G20KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSNY 230153Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP378  
T10441100  
METAR KSNY 230053Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP367  
T10171094  
METAR KSNY 222353Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP359  
T00331083 10083 20022 55003  
 
METAR KOGA 230235Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3052 RMK AO2  
T10421089  
METAR KOGA 230215Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3052 RMK AO2  
T10361083  
METAR KOGA 230155Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3053 RMK AO2  
T10351076  
 
METAR KIML 230153Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP386  
T10501111  
METAR KIML 230053Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP377  
T00001106  
METAR KIML 222353Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP368  
T00391100 10061 20006 56009  
 
KMCK 222320Z 2300/2324 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231600 17012KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231900 19013KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 230153Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP393  
T10221117 $  
METAR KMCK 230053Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP388  
T00061117 $  
METAR KMCK 222353Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP383  
T00391117 10050 21006 56008 $  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2340 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 539 PM CST SUN FEB 22 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH MONDAY WITH JUST SOME HIGH LEVEL  
CLOUDS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. THE ONLY CONCERN WILL BE SOME STRONGER  
SOUTHERLY WINDS BY LATE MORNING LASTING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. GUSTS  
UP TO 25 KNOTS ARE EXPECTED AT BOTH TERMINALS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 222320Z 2300/2324 16007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231800 19010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 230153Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP369  
T10221078  
METAR KGLD 230053Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP368  
T10281094  
METAR KGLD 222353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP352  
T00501094 10072 20017 56008  
 
KGCK 222322Z 2300/2324 16005KT P6SM SKC  
FM231200 14010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM231500 18016G24KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 230154Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP368  
T00001106 $  
METAR KGCK 230054Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP366  
T00171111 $  
METAR KGCK 222354Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP361  
T00561106 10083 20028 56013 $  
 
METAR KLBL 230156Z AUTO 10015KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP362  
T00331100 $  
METAR KLBL 230056Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP360  
T00561089 $  
METAR KLBL 222356Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP355  
T00891089 10100 20039 56021 $  
 
METAR KEHA 230235Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
T00211109  
METAR KEHA 230215Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
T00301110  
METAR KEHA 230155Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
T00331111  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 02/23/26 02:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
6000 FT MSL...171/005  
5400 FT MSL...093/005  
5000 FT MSL...163/010  
4000 FT MSL...124/020  
4000 FT MSL...115/020  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 02/23/26 02:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...121/002  
13800 FT MSL...136/002  
12000 FT MSL...072/004  
11500 FT MSL...087/001  
11000 FT MSL...063/003  
9600 FT MSL...011/009  
7000 FT MSL...092/016  
6900 FT MSL...092/016  
6000 FT MSL...189/028  
5100 FT MSL...213/006  
4000 FT MSL...264/006  
3800 FT MSL...303/004  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2336 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 425 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER NEXT 24 HOURS, WITH ONLY  
PASSING HIGH CLOUDS EXPECTED. WINDS WILL QUICKLY BECOME LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE AFTER SUNSET AND REMAIN LIGHT UNTIL AFTER 16Z.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 520 PM CST SUN FEB 22 2026  
LIGHT WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT, WITH THE PREVAILING WIND  
DIRECTION BECOMING SOUTHEAST BY 12Z MONDAY AS A SURFACE RIDGE  
AXIS, CURRENTLY OVER CENTRAL KANSAS, MOVES TOWARD THE  
MISSISSIPPI VALLEY AND SURFACE PRESSURES FALL ALONG THE LEE OF  
THE ROCKIES. THESE SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL THEN INCREASE DURING THE  
DAY ON MONDAY AS THE TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE OVER EASTERN  
COLORADO DEEPENS. WIND GUSTS OF 25 TO NEAR 30 KNOTS WILL BE  
POSSIBLE AT TIMES MONDAY AFTERNOON, BASED ON THE LATEST BUFR  
SOUNDINGS MIXING POTENTIAL. VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER  
THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 222320Z 2300/2324 14008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231300 17010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231600 20016KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 230153Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP333  
T00501100  
METAR KGUY 230053Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP330  
T00721106  
METAR KGUY 222353Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP322  
T01111111 10128 20044 55021  
 
KDHT 222320Z 2300/2324 18010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231600 21015G25KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 230153Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 05/M14 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP329  
T00501144  
METAR KDHT 230053Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 05/M15 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP325  
T00501150  
METAR KDHT 222353Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 13/M14 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP307  
T01281139 10144 20083 56017  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2330 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 524 PM CST SUN FEB 22 2026  
HIGH CLOUDS WILL BE PRESENT, BUT VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT  
ALL SITES. WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE SOUTH AT ABOUT 10-20 KTS WITH  
SLIGHTLY HIGHER GUSTS TOMORROW AFTERNOON.  
HARREL  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 222321Z 2300/2324 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250  
FM230900 08006KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KFMN 230153Z 02005KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP325  
T00721094  
METAR KFMN 230053Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP318 T00891094  
METAR KFMN 222353Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP308 T01281133  
10133 20056 56007  
 
METAR KLVS 230153Z AUTO 16016KT 10SM 03/M14 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP308 T00331139  
$  
METAR KLVS 230053Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM 05/M17 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP297 T00501167  
$  
METAR KLVS 222353Z AUTO 17019KT 10SM 09/M14 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND 17029/2254  
SLP274 T00941139 10117 20072 56008 $  
 
METAR KRTN 230153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M14 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP318  
T00501139  
METAR KRTN 230053Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP305  
T00671133  
METAR KRTN 222353Z AUTO 18015G24KT 10SM CLR 10/M13 A3036 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 19027/2335 SLP294 T01001133 10139 20039 56010  
 
METAR KCAO 230155Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 02/M16 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP331  
T00221161  
METAR KCAO 230055Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 04/M16 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP328  
T00391161  
METAR KCAO 222355Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 11/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP303  
T01111144 10128 20061 56011  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2321 UTC SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 407 PM MST SUN FEB 22 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST, ALTHOUGH WITH  
PERIODS OF VFR CIGS IN THE FORM OF HIGH CLOUDS. WINDS WILL BE  
LIGHT THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD, EXCEPT FOR GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS AT  
KROW MONDAY AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 230000Z  
VALID 230600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1906 2212+01 2617-03 2735-16 2739-27 276043 286652 276163  
BCE 2415+00 2818-14 2729-27 284641 285351 284862  
LND 2711+01 2816-04 2837-18 2855-30 296945 298753 298864  
RKS 2309 2720-05 2836-16 2951-29 296144 287453 287563  
GJT 2208+01 2615-02 2927-15 2941-27 295243 285552 285863  
FMN 9900+03 2710-01 3019-15 2924-26 294041 294751 294962  
ABQ 9900+04 2907+00 3119-14 2925-26 294141 294150 295061  
MBW 2728 2820-04 3036-18 3052-31 307045 308853 299363  
DEN 2709+01 3018-03 3031-17 3146-29 306244 307652 298063  
PUB 2712+01 3112-02 3130-16 3142-28 305943 306652 296862  
ALS 2909-01 3126-15 3038-27 294942 305151 296062  
TCC 2127 2915+03 3507-01 3224-14 3034-27 304342 304650 305761  
BFF 2027 2819-02 3021-06 3146-19 3160-32 318445 309854 800363  
GLD 2218 2906-01 3025-07 3246-18 3263-31 317944 319353 309662  
GCK 2117+00 2920-01 3220-07 3250-17 3260-29 317444 318552 308862  
GAG 2515+01 3318-02 3317-06 3245-16 3154-28 307143 317851 318161  
AMA 2223 3117+00 3415-02 3231-14 3141-27 305342 305751 316961  
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DATA BASED ON 230000Z  
VALID 231200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2312+01 2620-03 2738-16 2849-27 296741 297352 307565  
BCE 2519+00 2821-13 2933-25 295639 315950 317163  
LND 2816+01 2823-04 2939-17 2858-29 297944 298253 309065  
RKS 2821 2726-04 2834-16 2847-28 297243 307352 307765  
GJT 2408+01 2718-02 2830-15 2944-27 305942 306451 305764  
FMN 9900+03 2815+00 2917-14 3030-26 314641 315851 305263  
ABQ 9900+03 2909+01 2920-15 3028-26 314340 305151 305362  
MBW 2829 2932-04 2941-17 3055-29 307344 308453 307764  
DEN 2915+03 3021-02 2936-16 3046-28 316344 317453 306864  
PUB 2812+04 2914-01 3032-16 3038-28 315943 316553 306664  
ALS 2912-01 2923-15 3137-27 315042 315952 306263  
TCC 2223 2508+03 2708-01 3121-14 3133-26 314942 305651 306162  
BFF 2919 2818-01 2819-05 3039-19 3059-30 318045 319354 308764  
GLD 2117 2709+01 3020-04 3139-18 3157-29 317145 318353 317964  
GCK 2326+03 2707+00 3120-04 3140-17 3154-29 326944 327853 317763  
GAG 2525+01 3207-01 3221-04 3138-16 3150-28 326643 317452 317363  
AMA 2325 9900+01 3110-02 3132-15 3145-27 315342 315651 306462  
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DATA BASED ON 230000Z  
VALID 240000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2516+03 2724-02 2750-15 2755-25 287540 288351 790163  
BCE 2616+01 2630-12 2842-22 295639 296951 308663  
LND 2737+01 2850-01 2952-14 2964-27 287742 287552 298265  
RKS 2627 2837-04 2955-15 2959-26 287342 298052 298564  
GJT 2313+03 2718+00 2941-14 2945-24 296340 296951 307964  
FMN 2909+05 3020+01 2927-13 3029-23 315039 316551 316263  
ABQ 3110+07 3119+02 3022-12 3325-24 325339 316050 325963  
MBW 2745 2945-03 2955-16 2955-26 297542 298052 308265  
DEN 2819+05 3026-01 3046-14 3157-26 307042 308252 316965  
PUB 2718+06 3022+00 3040-14 3148-26 326641 317951 318265  
ALS 3015+01 3030-13 3137-25 325940 317051 317264  
TCC 2021 2916+07 3118+02 3127-13 3236-25 346140 336451 335864  
BFF 2730 2931+03 3035-03 3054-17 3066-27 307942 309253 319265  
GLD 2813 3026+04 3129-02 3139-15 3158-27 327542 328453 317565  
GCK 2225+05 2925+03 3027-02 3136-15 3246-26 336842 327853 326665  
GAG 2331+04 2823+04 2922-01 3142-15 3246-26 336142 327152 336065  
AMA 2025 2722+04 2916+01 3134-14 3241-25 335242 325851 335464  
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THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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