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NZUS99 KBOU 120548
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
2345 MDT MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 120456Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02061022 $
METAR KFNL 120356Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02221033 $
METAR KFNL 120256Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02391039 53011 $
METAR KGXY 120456Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 120356Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 120256Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 120535Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3011 RMK AO2
T01791032
METAR KLMO 120515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3011 RMK AO2
T01631013
METAR KLMO 120455Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3012 RMK AO2
T01631009
METAR KBDU 120535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 120515Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 120455Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 120535Z AUTO 18004KT 9SM SCT170 17/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
T01651027
METAR KEIK 120515Z AUTO 17005KT 9SM SCT170 17/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
T01721027
METAR KEIK 120455Z AUTO 17005KT 9SM CLR 16/M02 A3009 RMK AO2
T01641019
KBJC 120532Z 1206/1306 28010KT P6SM FEW150 FEW220
FM121030 01010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM121300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM121500 09009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM122100 08009KT P6SM BKN180
FM130500 30007KT P6SM SCT180
METAR KBJC 120515Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 120455Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 120435Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
KDEN 120532Z 1206/1312 21007KT P6SM FEW160 FEW220
FM120800 24010KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM121030 02010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 SCT220
FM121500 07007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 SCT220
FM122100 09011KT P6SM FEW120 BKN180
FM130500 14009KT P6SM SCT180
FM130900 19013KT P6SM FEW180
METAR KDEN 120453Z 21010KT 10SM FEW160 16/00 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01610000
METAR KDEN 120353Z 17012KT 10SM FEW160 19/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01891011
METAR KDEN 120253Z 16009KT 10SM FEW160 SCT220 18/M03 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP125 T01831033 53012
KBKF 120100Z 1217/1323 VRB06KT 9999 SCT150 SCT220 QNH3006INS
BECMG 1301/1302 08010G25KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS TX27/1222Z
TN14/1312Z
METAR KBKF 120458Z 19008KT 10SM FEW180 17/M01 A3013 RMK AO2A SLP126
T01711011
METAR KBKF 120358Z 16010KT 10SM FEW150 SCT200 18/M00 A3012 RMK AO2A
SLP131 T01801003
METAR KBKF 120258Z 09004KT 10SM FEW150 SCT200 20/M02 A3010 RMK AO2A
SLP120 T02011023 53013
KAPA 120532Z 1206/1306 20008KT P6SM FEW160 FEW220
FM121130 03008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM121300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM121700 08009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT170
FM130000 09012KT P6SM FEW120 BKN180
FM130500 15008KT P6SM SCT180
METAR KAPA 120453Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01720000
METAR KAPA 120353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 19/M01 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP143 T01941006
METAR KAPA 120253Z 14006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 SCT220 22/00 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP135 T02170000 53009
METAR KMNH 120535Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 120515Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 120455Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 120535Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 120515Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 120455Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 120535Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 120515Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 120455Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 120453Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01830011
METAR KAKO 120353Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01830011
METAR KAKO 120253Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 21/M01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02111006 53002
METAR KLIC 120455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01110033
METAR KLIC 120355Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01000050
METAR KLIC 120255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01670022 53006
METAR KHEQ 120535Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 120515Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 120455Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 120534Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 120514Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 120454Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 120515Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 120455Z AUTO 20009G15KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 120435Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 120453Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01560067
METAR KITR 120353Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01500061
METAR KITR 120253Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01720056 53002
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/11/2026
FORT COLLINS - 05:47:11 MDT / 20:06:08 MDT
DENVER - 05:48:44 MDT / 20:03:44 MDT
STERLING - 05:39:32 MDT / 19:58:57 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 05/12/26 05:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...321/026
12600 FT MSL...313/036
12000 FT MSL...313/023
11000 FT MSL...301/020
11000 FT MSL...303/021
10000 FT MSL...309/020
9900 FT MSL...295/017
9000 FT MSL...310/020
8800 FT MSL...297/013
8000 FT MSL...303/016
7900 FT MSL...252/010
7200 FT MSL...193/014
7000 FT MSL...182/020
6600 FT MSL...185/019
6100 FT MSL...213/016
6000 FT MSL...196/019
5900 FT MSL...196/020
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0541 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1133 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. EXPECT DRAINAGE WINDS TO
CONTINUE AT ALL TERMINALS OVERNIGHT, WITH APA BECOMING LIGHT AND
VRB AT TIMES. GUIDANCE INDICATES A SLIGHTLY LATER TIME OF ARRIVAL
WITH THE COLD FRONT, CLOSER TO 11Z RATHER THAN 10Z. WITH THE
PASSAGE OF THE FRONT, EXPECT WINDS TO TRANSITION TO THE NE,
HOWEVER STAY BELOW 15 KTS.
FOR TOMORROW EASTERLY WINDS WILL TAKE PLACE, WITH WINDS
STRENGTHENING TO 10-15 KTS BY 21Z. THERE IS A LOW CHANCE (<30%
CHANCE) OF VIRGA SHOWERS IN THE AFTERNOON, WHICH COULD PRODUCE
GUSTY VRB OUTFLOWS IF THEY OCCUR. DUE TO LOW CONFIDENCE OF THIS
MATERIALIZING, HAVE KEPT IT OUT OF THE TAF FOR NOW. WINDS WILL
TRANSITION TO DRAINAGE FLOW BY 04Z-06Z.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 120535Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 120515Z AUTO 25010G20KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 120455Z AUTO 26014G21KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 120455Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 11/M00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01071002
METAR KAFF 120355Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01481013
METAR KAFF 120255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01841031 53010
KCOS 120520Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
FM120700 36009KT P6SM FEW100
FM121200 35013KT P6SM SCT120
FM121800 13012KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KCOS 120454Z 36005KT 10SM SCT160 14/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01390006
METAR KCOS 120354Z 29004KT 10SM SCT160 19/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01891039
METAR KCOS 120254Z 11005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW200 18/M03 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP160 T01831028 53014
METAR KFLY 120535Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3027 RMK AO2
T01291031
METAR KFLY 120515Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3027 RMK AO2
T01161019
METAR KFLY 120455Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3027 RMK AO2
T01401031
KFCS 120400Z 1204/1310 32006KT 9999 SKC QNH3017INS
BECMG 1211/1212 35015G25KT 9999 FEW120 520009 QNH3019INS
BECMG 1217/1218 16010G15KT 9999 SCT100 510009 QNH3016INS
TEMPO 1220/1223 VRB20G30KT 9999 VCSH BKN100 520009
BECMG 1302/1303 25006KT 9999 FEW050 SCT080 QNH3027INS
TX29/1221Z TN12/1212Z
METAR KFCS 120455Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01951070 $
METAR KFCS 120355Z COR 25006KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP176
T02001051 $ COR 0409
METAR KFCS 120355Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM M 20/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 RAB0255E0259
SLP176 P//// T02001051 $
KPUB 120520Z 1206/1306 03010KT P6SM SKC
FM120700 33009KT P6SM SKC
FM121500 05010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM121700 10009KT P6SM FEW150
FM130000 13012KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KPUB 120453Z 25005KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01671011
METAR KPUB 120353Z 02006KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01891017
METAR KPUB 120253Z 03012KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02061022 53013
METAR KVTP 120535Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 11/M38 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 120515Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 12/M38 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 120455Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 12/M37 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 120454Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR A3013 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KTAD 120354Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR A3012 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KTAD 120254Z AUTO 16008KT 9SM CLR A3011 RMK AO2 SLPNO 53006 $
METAR KLHX 120453Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01891011
METAR KLHX 120353Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01891022
METAR KLHX 120253Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02221022 53006
METAR KLAA 120453Z AUTO 17017G24KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02060044 $
METAR KLAA 120353Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T02000050 $
METAR KLAA 120253Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T02280050 53008 $
METAR KSPD 120456Z AUTO 19012KT 17/04 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP137 T01720039
METAR KSPD 120356Z AUTO 18014KT 18/04 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP137 T01830039
METAR KSPD 120256Z AUTO 18013KT 20/03 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP130 T02000028
53008
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/11/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:38:58 MDT / 19:51:58 MDT
PUEBLO - 05:50:46 MDT / 19:58:58 MDT
LAMAR - 05:43:10 MDT / 19:50:33 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 05/12/26 05:33 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...227/033
13000 FT MSL...203/025
12400 FT MSL...193/028
12000 FT MSL...192/028
11000 FT MSL...188/029
10800 FT MSL...188/028
10000 FT MSL...183/027
9700 FT MSL...185/026
9000 FT MSL...177/024
8600 FT MSL...173/023
8000 FT MSL...164/024
7700 FT MSL...163/024
7100 FT MSL...160/024
7000 FT MSL...161/024
6400 FT MSL...156/026
6000 FT MSL...154/025
5900 FT MSL...155/025
5700 FT MSL...152/024
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0350 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 950 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT KALS, KCOS, AND KPUB THROUGH 24
HOURS. WINDS AT KCOS AND KPUB WILL RETAIN A NORTHERLY COMPONENT
THROUGH TONIGHT, SHIFTING BETWEEN NW AND NE, TURNING SOUTHEASTERLY
TUESDAY AFTERNOON. MID-LEVEL CLOUDS WILL MOVE IN AND OUT BUT SHOULD
REMAIN WELL WITHIN VFR. WHILE DATA SHOWS A LOW CHANCE FOR A FEW
SHOWERS OVER THE PALMER DIVIDE NEAR 00Z TUESDAY AFTERNOON,
CONFIDENCE IS CURRENTLY TOO LOW TO INCLUDE IN THIS ROUND OF TAFS.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 120453Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM FEW120 11/03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01110028
METAR KCAG 120353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01280017
METAR KCAG 120253Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01671039 53003
METAR KHDN 120456Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01501050
METAR KHDN 120356Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01561044
METAR KHDN 120256Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01671050 53003
METAR KSBS 120535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3026 RMK AO1
T01211042
METAR KSBS 120515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3025 RMK AO1
T01211040
METAR KSBS 120455Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3024 RMK AO1 T01271039
402411002
METAR KC07 120535Z AUTO 10SM SCT100 09/M10 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 120515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 120455Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 120535Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM SCT120 07/M04 A3035 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 120515Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3035 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 120455Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT120 10/M06 A3035 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 120453Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01061022
METAR KEEO 120353Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01281028
METAR KEEO 120253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01561028 53003
METAR K20V 120535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 120515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 120455Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 120535Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3041 RMK AO2
T00841060
METAR KGNB 120515Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3041 RMK AO2
T00861062
METAR KGNB 120455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3040 RMK AO2
T00941065
METAR K0CO 120535Z AUTO 28016G23KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 120515Z AUTO 28015G23KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 120455Z AUTO 28016G21KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 120535Z AUTO 29015G18KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 120515Z AUTO 29012G20KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 120455Z AUTO 29015G23KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3053 RMK AO2
KGJT 120520Z 1206/1306 07005KT P6SM SKC
FM120900 12011KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 28008KT P6SM FEW250
FM130300 04005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 120453Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 19/M12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01891122
METAR KGJT 120353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01831117
METAR KGJT 120253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02171122 55000
KRIL 120520Z 1206/1306 13012KT P6SM SKC
FM121100 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM121900 28011G21KT P6SM SKC
FM122300 27008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 120453Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01721061
METAR KRIL 120353Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01671056
METAR KRIL 120253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T02331061 53003
METAR K5SM 120535Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M12 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 120515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 120455Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3058 RMK AO2
KEGE 120520Z 1206/1306 10006KT P6SM SKC
FM121200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM121900 26014G23KT P6SM SKC
FM130200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 120456Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01281044
METAR KEGE 120356Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01561050
METAR KEGE 120256Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02061072 53009
KASE 120520Z 1206/1306 21009KT P6SM SKC
FM121400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 33012G20KT P6SM FEW250
FM130200 20008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 120453Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01001061
METAR KASE 120353Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01061056
METAR KASE 120253Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01331067 53010
METAR KCCU 120535Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 120515Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 120455Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 120453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP189
T00391094
METAR KLXV 120353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP185
T00671111
METAR KLXV 120253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00941106 53007
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/11/2026
RANGELY - 06:03:09 MDT / 20:19:51 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:04:36 MDT / 20:16:35 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 05:54:23 MDT / 20:12:58 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/12/26 05:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...156/019
14400 FT MSL...163/017
14000 FT MSL...171/014
13300 FT MSL...178/017
13000 FT MSL...185/016
12500 FT MSL...188/017
12000 FT MSL...186/019
11700 FT MSL...186/019
11100 FT MSL...182/019
11000 FT MSL...184/019
10400 FT MSL...201/018
10300 FT MSL...184/018
10100 FT MSL...203/017
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0512 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1111 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
HIGH CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF OF
THE AREA, BUT WILL REMAIN WELL ABOVE BREAKPOINTS AND POSE NO
CONCERNS TO AIRPORT OPERATIONS. WINDS WILL FOLLOW TYPICAL
TERRAIN DRIVEN PATTERNS, WITH AFTERNOON GUSTS OF 15-20 KNOTS
POSSIBLE TOMORROW. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 120515Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3019 RMK AO2
T01531043
METAR KAJZ 120455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3019 RMK AO2
T01841069
METAR KAJZ 120435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3018 RMK AO2
T01761057
KMTJ 120520Z 1206/1306 14010KT P6SM SKC
FM121600 33008KT P6SM SKC
FM130300 14008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 120453Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01561044
METAR KMTJ 120353Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01721039
METAR KMTJ 120253Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02061044 53003
METAR KGUC 120456Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01061061 $
METAR KGUC 120356Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01391083 $
METAR KGUC 120256Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01941106 53008 $
METAR K7BM 120535Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 120515Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 120455Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 120515Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3038 RMK AO2
T01031083
METAR KAEJ 120455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3037 RMK AO2
T01151077
METAR KAEJ 120435Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3037 RMK AO2
T01281095
METAR KANK 120535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 T01351076
$
METAR KANK 120515Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 T01481081
$
METAR KANK 120455Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 T01671088
$
METAR KMYP 120535Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM CLR 07/M15 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 120515Z AUTO 33015G19KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 120455Z AUTO 34014KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3074 RMK AO2
KTEX 120520Z 1206/1306 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM121700 27008G16KT P6SM SKC
FM130200 24005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 120535Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 120515Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 120455Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 120535Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 120515Z AUTO 29010G16KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 120455Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 120453Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01221089
METAR KCEZ 120353Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01331061
METAR KCEZ 120253Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01721089 53002
KDRO 120520Z 1206/1306 01007KT P6SM SKC
FM121000 05004KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 26008G18KT P6SM SKC
FM130100 29007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 120453Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01441094 $
METAR KDRO 120353Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01781128 $
METAR KDRO 120253Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 20/M12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02001117 53008 $
METAR KPSO 120535Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 120515Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 120455Z AUTO 03002KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 120535Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3069 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 120515Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3069 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 120455Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3069 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 120520Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM121500 07007KT P6SM SKC
FM122000 17005KT P6SM SKC
FM130000 22009KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KALS 120452Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01501094 $
METAR KALS 120352Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01671094 $
METAR KALS 120252Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01671056 53011 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/11/2026
VAIL - 05:54:32 MDT / 20:09:06 MDT
DURANGO - 06:05:56 MDT / 20:09:47 MDT
ALAMOSA - 05:57:33 MDT / 20:02:12 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/12/26 05:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...156/019
14400 FT MSL...163/017
14000 FT MSL...171/014
13300 FT MSL...178/017
13000 FT MSL...185/016
12500 FT MSL...188/017
12000 FT MSL...186/019
11700 FT MSL...186/019
11100 FT MSL...182/019
11000 FT MSL...184/019
10400 FT MSL...201/018
10300 FT MSL...184/018
10100 FT MSL...203/017
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0512 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1111 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
HIGH CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE ACROSS THE NORTHERN HALF OF
THE AREA, BUT WILL REMAIN WELL ABOVE BREAKPOINTS AND POSE NO
CONCERNS TO AIRPORT OPERATIONS. WINDS WILL FOLLOW TYPICAL
TERRAIN DRIVEN PATTERNS, WITH AFTERNOON GUSTS OF 15-20 KNOTS
POSSIBLE TOMORROW. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 120533Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 120453Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02561111
METAR KPGA 120353Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 28/M13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP115
T02831128
METAR KPGA 120253Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 29/M13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02891128 55002
METAR KRQE 120453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01441128
METAR KRQE 120353Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01671133
METAR KRQE 120253Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 21/M16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02061161 53009
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0540 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION...TUESDAY 12/06Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 13/06Z
VFR CONDITIONS.
LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS OVERNIGHT. WINDS S-SW
5-15 KTS WITH GUSTS AROUND 20 KTS AFTER 17Z TUESDAY, DECREASING
AFTER 02Z. EXPECT SOME CLOUD BUILDUPS ALONG THE MOGOLLON RIM AND
WHITE MOUNTAINS TUESDAY AFTERNOON INTO EARLY EVENING, WITH SOME
ISOLATED VIRGA OR SPRINKLES POSSIBLE. THIS ACTIVITY MAY PRODUCE
LOCALIZED GUSTY/ERRATIC SFC WINDS.
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 13/06Z THROUGH FRIDAY 15/06Z...VFR CONDITIONS.
SLIGHT CHANCE (10-20%) OF AFTERNOON SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS OVER
HIGHER TERRAIN WEDNESDAY, MAINLY NORTH OF A KGCN-KFLG-KSOW LINE.
SOME SHOWERS MAY PRODUCE GUSTY/ERRATIC SFC WINDS. OTHERWISE,
DAYTIME SW WINDS 15-20 KTS WITH GUSTS 25-35 KTS WEDNESDAY, THEN W
5-15 KTS WITH GUSTS AROUND 20 KTS THURSDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 120520Z 1206/1312 14005KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 31009KT P6SM SKC
FM130300 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 120454Z 16008KT 10SM FEW150 BKN180 BKN250 24/M02 A3002 RMK
AO2 SLP110 T02391017
METAR KSLC 120354Z 17006KT 10SM BKN170 BKN250 24/00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02440000
METAR KSLC 120254Z 00000KT 10SM SCT160 BKN250 28/M03 A3000 RMK AO2
SLP103 VIRGA T02781033 56006
KVEL 120520Z 1206/1306 34008KT P6SM FEW250
FM120800 29004KT P6SM FEW250
FM121500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM122100 32008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 120453Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02061056
METAR KVEL 120353Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02061061
METAR KVEL 120253Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02331056 53003
METAR KPUC 120453Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01501111
METAR KPUC 120353Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01611100
METAR KPUC 120253Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 23/M11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02281111 53006
KCNY 120520Z 1206/1306 24005KT P6SM SKC
FM121000 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM121900 26006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 120453Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 23/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02281133
METAR KCNY 120353Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 22/M14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02171139
METAR KCNY 120253Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 26/M14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02561139 55001
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0445 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL
THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY AND STABLE CONDITIONS WITH CLEAR SKIES WILL
CONTINUE WITH LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN WINDS.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST
FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY AND STABLE
CONDITIONS WITH CLEAR SKIES WILL CONTINUE WITH LIGHT AND DIURNALLY
DRIVEN WINDS.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 120520Z 1206/1306 16005KT P6SM SKC
FM121700 26010KT P6SM SKC
FM130300 14007KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 120453Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01441056 $
METAR KEVW 120353Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01501056 $
METAR KEVW 120253Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01611056 55003 $
KRKS 120520Z 1206/1306 25007KT P6SM SKC
FM121900 28012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM130200 26006KT P6SM SCT140
FM130500 05008KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KRKS 120454Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01561061
METAR KRKS 120354Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01831067
METAR KRKS 120254Z AUTO 29017G25KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
29033/0158 SLP152 T02061072 53009
KRWL 120528Z 1206/1306 30008KT P6SM FEW250
FM120800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM121800 33007KT P6SM FEW250
FM122000 30010G20KT P6SM FEW250
FM130000 02008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 120453Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01891072
METAR KRWL 120353Z AUTO 27017G26KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND
26026/0259 SLP125 T02001078
METAR KRWL 120253Z AUTO 27016G26KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
27027/0155 SLP117 T02111083 53008
KLAR 120528Z 1206/1306 27008KT P6SM FEW250
FM121100 00000KT P6SM FEW250
FM121600 13005KT P6SM FEW250
FM121900 01008KT P6SM FEW250
FM130200 12009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 120453Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01061028
METAR KLAR 120353Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01561050
METAR KLAR 120253Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01611050 53000
KCYS 120528Z 1206/1306 29009KT P6SM SCT250
FM120800 32010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM122300 09007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCYS 120453Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01671022
METAR KCYS 120353Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01561017
METAR KCYS 120253Z 26007KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01891044 53004
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/12/26 05:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...256/005
14600 FT MSL...246/005
14000 FT MSL...218/025
13000 FT MSL...230/015
12700 FT MSL...228/014
12000 FT MSL...237/018
11100 FT MSL...244/015
11000 FT MSL...261/018
10000 FT MSL...238/013
10000 FT MSL...272/014
9000 FT MSL...175/010
8900 FT MSL...177/009
8000 FT MSL...130/011
8000 FT MSL...129/014
7400 FT MSL...104/015
7000 FT MSL...090/016
6700 FT MSL...098/019
6200 FT MSL...081/016
6000 FT MSL...089/017
6000 FT MSL...088/016
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/12/26 05:30 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
29000 FT MSL...307/055
28000 FT MSL...303/036
27000 FT MSL...284/026
26000 FT MSL...268/044
25000 FT MSL...270/042
24000 FT MSL...272/042
23000 FT MSL...274/040
22000 FT MSL...289/038
21000 FT MSL...289/036
20000 FT MSL...296/031
19000 FT MSL...295/040
18000 FT MSL...287/038
17000 FT MSL...298/037
16000 FT MSL...307/037
15000 FT MSL...292/032
14000 FT MSL...289/032
13000 FT MSL...304/036
12000 FT MSL...303/036
11700 FT MSL...303/035
11000 FT MSL...300/036
10500 FT MSL...297/036
10000 FT MSL...297/036
9500 FT MSL...291/038
9000 FT MSL...292/038
8600 FT MSL...288/036
8000 FT MSL...282/035
7900 FT MSL...283/035
7400 FT MSL...224/021
7000 FT MSL...264/036
6600 FT MSL...213/027
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0357 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 956 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
PREVAILING VFR CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD, WITH
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES BY TUESDAY MORNING. A FEW RAIN SHOWERS OVER
NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE AREA LINGER FOR AN HOUR OR TWO TO BEGIN THE
PERIOD. GUSTY DOWNDRAFTS REMAIN A THREAT WITH THESE SHOWERS. A COLD
FRONT WILL CONTINUE PASSING THROUGH CENTRAL PORTIONS OF THE AREA
EARLY IN THE PERIOD, BUT SHOULD STALL ALONG THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING.
WIND IS NORTHWEST TO NORTHEAST BEHIND THE FRONT AND WILL REMAIN A
BIT BREEZY FOR MOST OF TONIGHT. WIND WILL INCREASE AGAIN TUESDAY
AFTERNOON, BUT WILL BE MUCH LIGHTER THAN THIS PAST AFTERNOON. THE
FRONT WILL FINALLY REACH KRKS BY 05Z WEDNESDAY WITH WIND SHIFTING
FROM THE WEST TO THE EAST. SHORTLY THEREAFTER THIS FRONT WILL
DISSIPATE HEADING INTO TUESDAY NIGHT.
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 2340 UTC MONDAY, MAY 11, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 539 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD AS A WEAK COLD
FRONT PUSHES SOUTH ACROSS SOUTHEASTERN WYOMING AND THE NEBRASKA
PANHANDLE OVERNIGHT. WINDS ARE CURRENTLY GUSTING AS HIGH AS 25-30
KNOTS, PARTICULARITY AT KCYS AND KCDR AHEAD OF THE FRONT. EXPECT
WESTERLY WINDS TO GRADUALLY VEER TO NORTHERLY/NORTHEASTERLY BEHIND
THE FRONT. SOME UNCERTAINTY EXISTS REGARDING THE EXACTLY TIMING OF
THE FROPA, BUT EXPECTING IT WILL BE ANYTIME FROM 05Z-09Z SOUTH OF A
SCOTTSBLUFF TO TORRINGTON LINE. FOR KCDR, KSNY, AND KAIA, EXPECT
GUSTS AS HIGH AS 20-25 KNOTS IMMEDIATELY BEHIND THE FRONT, BEFORE
WIND SPEEDS DECREASE AGAIN AS WE HEAD INTO THE DAY PERIOD. NO
VISIBILITY ISSUES ARE ANTICIPATED AS ONLY A FEW HIGH LEVEL
CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED AOA 20 KFT.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 120535Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT120 19/00 A3003 RMK AO2
T01910001
METAR KIBM 120515Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT120 17/02 A3004 RMK AO2
T01710020
METAR KIBM 120455Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3003 RMK AO2
T01750017
KSNY 120528Z 1206/1306 24009KT P6SM SCT200
FM120700 35010G18KT P6SM FEW250
FM121500 02011G19KT P6SM SKC
FM130000 03007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSNY 120453Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01560006
METAR KSNY 120353Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01891006
METAR KSNY 120253Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP102
T01941011 53004
METAR KOGA 120535Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A2993 RMK AO2
T01900057
METAR KOGA 120515Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A2993 RMK AO2
T01930055
METAR KOGA 120455Z AUTO 20010G15KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A2991 RMK AO2
T02040055
METAR KIML 120453Z AUTO 19017G25KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
20026/0440 SLP109 T02000072
METAR KIML 120353Z AUTO 19015G23KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02170044
METAR KIML 120253Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02280039 55001
KMCK 120520Z 1206/1306 19015G25KT P6SM SCT250 WS010/20050KT
FM120900 21012KT P6SM SCT250 WS012/22045KT
FM121300 01025G35KT P6SM SKC
FM121500 03015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM130000 05007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 120453Z AUTO 19020G30KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
20031/0409 SLP117 T02170061
METAR KMCK 120353Z AUTO 19018G28KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND
19028/0347 SLP118 T02280067
METAR KMCK 120253Z AUTO 18016G27KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
18027/0251 SLP115 T02390067 55003
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/12/26 05:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...180/028
12000 FT MSL...183/016
11000 FT MSL...177/024
10100 FT MSL...292/029
10000 FT MSL...291/029
9000 FT MSL...285/030
8500 FT MSL...278/027
8000 FT MSL...266/027
7400 FT MSL...257/030
7000 FT MSL...248/032
6300 FT MSL...236/038
6000 FT MSL...228/042
5400 FT MSL...213/052
5000 FT MSL...202/056
4700 FT MSL...200/055
4100 FT MSL...193/052
4000 FT MSL...192/053
3600 FT MSL...182/044
3400 FT MSL...172/034
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0529 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1229 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA THROUGHOUT THE EFFECTIVE TAF PERIOD. THE MAIN
AVIATION CONCERNS OVERNIGHT WILL BE A STRONG LOW LEVEL JET, BRINGING
LLWS CONCERNS ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. THIS WILL
ALSO BE ACCOMPANIED WITH A FRONTAL PASSAGE, WHICH BRINGS AN ABRUPT
WIND SHIFT AT THE SURFACE AND IN THE LOWER LEVEL WIND SHEAR TO
STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS. SHORTLY AFTER SUNRISE, AS MIXING DEVELOPS
ACROSS THE REGION, GUSTY NORTHERLY WINDS PERSIST THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON AND INTO THE EVENING. BY THE EVENING, A LOW LEVEL
INVERSION WILL HELP DECOUPLE THE BOUNDARY LAYER, DECREASING WINDS
ACROSS THE REGION.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 120520Z 1206/1306 18015G25KT P6SM FEW250 WS008/20045KT
FM121200 35030G40KT P6SM SKC
FM121400 02015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM130000 09008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 120453Z AUTO 18017KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01720072
METAR KGLD 120353Z AUTO 17016KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01830078
METAR KGLD 120253Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01940072 53002
KGCK 120520Z 1206/1306 16012KT P6SM SKC WS020/19045KT
FM121100 19015KT P6SM SKC
FM121400 23012KT P6SM SKC
FM121600 32011KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 02017G27KT P6SM SKC
FM130100 05014KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 120454Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01560056
METAR KGCK 120354Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01670056
METAR KGCK 120254Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01830061 53002
METAR KLBL 120456Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01670056 $
METAR KLBL 120356Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01780050 $
METAR KLBL 120256Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01890050 53001 $
METAR KEHA 120535Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3013 RMK AO2
T01560052
METAR KEHA 120515Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3013 RMK AO2
T01600053
METAR KEHA 120455Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3013 RMK AO2
T01670053
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/12/26 05:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...333/016
10000 FT MSL...328/014
9200 FT MSL...308/011
9000 FT MSL...296/010
8000 FT MSL...253/013
8000 FT MSL...253/012
7000 FT MSL...216/023
7000 FT MSL...218/023
6100 FT MSL...194/054
6000 FT MSL...193/057
5300 FT MSL...190/061
5000 FT MSL...189/062
4700 FT MSL...188/061
4200 FT MSL...180/052
4000 FT MSL...176/042
4000 FT MSL...172/037
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/12/26 05:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11500 FT MSL...142/002
11000 FT MSL...343/007
10000 FT MSL...315/013
9600 FT MSL...321/013
9000 FT MSL...305/015
8100 FT MSL...260/017
8000 FT MSL...260/020
7100 FT MSL...238/027
7000 FT MSL...238/027
6000 FT MSL...201/042
5900 FT MSL...200/042
5100 FT MSL...190/050
5000 FT MSL...188/051
4300 FT MSL...182/054
4000 FT MSL...180/054
3800 FT MSL...177/056
3200 FT MSL...171/057
3000 FT MSL...170/055
3000 FT MSL...170/055
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0514 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1113 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD. A COLD FRONT WILL SHIFT SURFACE WINDS TO NORTHERLY
AROUND 12Z AT BOTH TERMINALS WITH AN HOUR OR TWO OF GUSTS TO
30-40KTS IMMEDIATELY AFTER FRONTAL PASSAGE, THEN DIMINISHING THE
REST OF THE DAY.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0458 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1152 PM CDT MON MAY 11 2026
A FAIRLY STRONG NOCTURNAL LOW LEVEL JET WAS ALREADY IN PROGRESS
AT THE ONSET OF THIS TAF PERIOD, LEADING TO LLWS CONDITIONS WITH
45 TO 50 KNOTS ONLY 1000 TO 2000 FEET AGL. THE LLWS CONDITIONS
WILL SUBSIDE AROUND SUNRISE, WITH THE NEXT AVIATION FORECASTING
CHALLENGE BEING THE TIMING OF WIND SHIFT LATER IN THE DAY.
LATEST INDICATIONS FROM HRRR MODEL ARE THAT THE COLD FRONT WILL
MOST LIKELY REACH A LBL TO DDC TO HYS LINE AROUND 18Z TUESDAY. A
FAIRLY WARM AND DRY AIRMASS BEHIND THE FRONT WILL PREVENT
DEVELOPMENT OF LOW STRATUS CLOUDS, THUS VFR FLIGHT CATEGORY WILL
CONTINUE.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 120520Z 1206/1306 18011KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 36006KT P6SM SKC
FM130100 05012KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 120453Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01830050
METAR KGUY 120353Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01890056
METAR KGUY 120253Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02060056 53003
KDHT 120520Z 1206/1306 19011KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 05005KT P6SM SKC
FM130500 06014KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 120453Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01720039
METAR KDHT 120353Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01940039
METAR KDHT 120253Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02110039 53004
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0512 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1210 AM CDT TUE MAY 12 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE 06Z TAF PERIOD AT ALL
TAF SITES. WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST AT 5-15
KTS, WITH SOME HIGHER GUSTS AT TIMES. WINDS WILL THEN SHIFT TO
NORTHERLY BETWEEN 18-00Z, AND THEN REMAIN NORTHERLY THROUGH THE
END OF THE TAF PERIOD. SKIES SHOULD REMAIN MOSTLY CLEAR.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 120520Z 1206/1306 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM120900 08009KT P6SM SKC
FM121800 26008KT P6SM SKC
FM130100 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 120453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M15 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01561150
METAR KFMN 120353Z 30003KT 10SM CLR 21/M15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02061150
METAR KFMN 120253Z 33004KT 10SM CLR 23/M14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02281144 53004
METAR KLVS 120453Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01280022 $
METAR KLVS 120353Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01441050 $
METAR KLVS 120253Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01781050 53008 $
METAR KRTN 120453Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01500044 $
METAR KRTN 120353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01940033 $
METAR KRTN 120253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02000006 53010 $
METAR KCAO 120455Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01500039
METAR KCAO 120355Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01780033
METAR KCAO 120255Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01830033 53006
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0522 UTC TUESDAY, MAY 12, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1118 PM MDT MON MAY 11 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD. CLEAR SKIES WILL PREVAIL WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SFC BASED
CUMULUS IN AND AROUND THE HIGH TERRAIN DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS.
A FEW GUSTY SHOWERS MAY DEVELOP IN THE SW AND SOUTH CENTRAL MTNS
BETWEEN 18Z AND 00Z, BUT COVERAGE WILL BE VERY LIMITED. WINDS WILL
GENERALLY BE LIGHT (<10 KTS) AS A RIDGE MOVES OVERHEAD.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 120000Z
VALID 120600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2410+17 2615+09 2621-12 2928-23 293440 284450 285060
BCE 2811+09 2305-11 2712-22 271739 272448 273259
LND 3013+13 2922+06 2840-12 2847-25 295042 295951 297062
RKS 2918 2824+07 2832-12 2938-25 294541 294850 306161
GJT 2707+17 2810+09 3118-12 3124-23 303140 304449 304659
FMN 3211+17 3213+09 3314-10 3214-22 312838 313048 313058
ABQ 2408+16 3214+09 3313-10 3216-22 332538 332348 322258
MBW 3314 2925+07 2837-13 2945-25 304741 305450 306261
DEN 2923+16 3023+08 3218-12 3029-25 303740 304150 305159
PUB 2210+16 2710+08 3119-12 3222-23 312740 302649 303559
ALS 3212+08 3118-11 3219-22 311939 322548 313058
TCC 2129 2613+15 2916+08 3616-11 3214-23 311339 301747 292258
BFF 0433 3214+15 3018+07 2835-13 2941-27 304842 305652 306461
GLD 2230 3015+16 3317+08 3224-12 3125-25 303741 304151 304860
GCK 2234+18 2921+14 3414+07 3320-11 3128-24 313140 303349 304259
GAG 2322+15 3212+11 3413+06 3317-10 3323-23 312340 292448 293158
AMA 2126 3017+12 3619+08 3314-10 3215-23 301440 292048 292558
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DATA BASED ON 120000Z
VALID 121200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+16 2908+08 2819-12 2722-23 283540 283949 274460
BCE 9900+09 1909-11 2612-22 261939 262649 263259
LND 9900+09 3018+05 2846-12 2949-25 295341 296051 296661
RKS 3011 2919+07 2838-13 3040-24 294640 295750 296061
GJT 2408+16 2713+08 3115-12 2820-23 303539 293849 294159
FMN 3107+16 3209+09 3412-11 3108-22 302338 302848 303358
ABQ 2807+16 3316+08 3608-10 3310-22 322338 312548 302658
MBW 2308 2931+06 2951-13 3048-25 305341 306151 306861
DEN 3414+13 3121+07 3129-12 3132-24 304141 304650 305760
PUB 0116+16 0112+08 3111-11 3119-24 303440 314049 314760
ALS 3515+08 3313-11 3221-23 323639 313949 303759
TCC 2528 3012+16 3209+09 3509-11 3316-23 332639 323348 313157
BFF 0328 3107+08 3029+04 3045-13 2949-25 295142 305751 305760
GLD 3125 3023+16 3021+08 3023-13 3135-25 304541 295150 305961
GCK 2720+22 3006+15 3410+07 3318-12 3032-24 303740 304150 304860
GAG 2530+16 9900+12 3008+06 3417-11 3121-23 312840 313149 303759
AMA 2331 2908+14 3308+07 3516-12 3116-23 321939 312548 303157
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DATA BASED ON 120000Z
VALID 130000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+17 2107+09 2215-10 2415-23 252139 252649 263560
BCE 2307+11 2108-11 1713-23 191739 191949 192459
LND 9900+13 2610+07 2927-11 2926-24 293940 294250 294961
RKS 2814 2814+09 2919-12 2820-23 283240 283550 284260
GJT 2906+19 2808+10 2511-10 2712-23 271839 282449 283159
FMN 9900+19 9900+10 2305-10 2506-22 271139 281248 251659
ABQ 9900+19 9900+11 9900-09 9900-22 270838 260748 221658
MBW 9900 2808+05 3038-11 3043-24 314940 315150 305861
DEN 1107+12 2513+08 2933-11 3032-24 314540 314749 315460
PUB 1311+15 2411+09 2924-10 3025-24 313739 313949 304759
ALS 9900+10 2708-10 2813-23 302339 312848 303358
TCC 9900 9900+19 9900+10 3311-10 3414-23 322238 312548 302957
BFF 9900 9900+08 3022+02 3050-12 3153-24 315641 316150 316661
GLD 0512 0511+08 3126+07 3148-12 3149-25 325341 325750 316560
GCK 0518+17 3115+15 2924+08 3132-12 3241-25 324940 325349 316159
GAG 9900+23 2908+14 3116+06 3226-11 3234-24 324039 324848 315558
AMA 9900 9900+18 9900+09 3217-11 3426-23 333338 313348 314257
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