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NZUS99 KBOU 020449
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
2245 MDT FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 020356Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM BKN120 09/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00941039 $
METAR KFNL 020256Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM FEW120 12/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01221078 53017 $
METAR KFNL 020156Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01391078 $
METAR KGXY 020356Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP210
T00611100
METAR KGXY 020256Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01001083 53017
METAR KGXY 020156Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM SCT110 14/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01391078
METAR KLMO 020415Z AUTO 27003KT 7SM SCT110 09/M06 A3019 RMK AO2
T00851060
METAR KLMO 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN110 10/M05 A3018 RMK AO2
T00991055
METAR KLMO 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN110 10/M05 A3018 RMK AO2
T00971050
METAR KBDU 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 12/M06 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 12/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 12/M07 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 10/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
T00961082
METAR KEIK 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 10/M09 A3015 RMK AO2
T01001091
METAR KEIK 020335Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM OVC095 11/M10 A3014 RMK AO2
T01141101
KBJC 012332Z 0200/0224 03011KT P6SM FEW100
FM020500 32006KT P6SM FEW120
FM021500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM021900 08007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 11/M10 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 020355Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN110 11/M10 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 020335Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM BKN110 12/M10 A3017 RMK AO2
KDEN 020246Z 0203/0306 05007KT P6SM FEW100
FM020500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM021200 25007KT P6SM FEW120
FM021700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM030100 14007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 020353Z 10004KT 10SM BKN110 08/M11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00781106
METAR KDEN 020253Z 05005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 10/M11 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP177 T01001106 53013
METAR KDEN 020153Z 02007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 11/M11 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP171 T01111106
KBKF 020100Z 0201/0307 VRB06KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3006INS
TX19/0222Z TN05/0212Z
METAR KBKF 020358Z 11005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 08/M08 A3016 RMK AO2A
SLP188 T00781079
METAR KBKF 020258Z 06005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 10/M10 A3013 RMK AO2A
SLP173 T00951096 53013
METAR KBKF 020158Z 05007KT 10SM SCT090 SCT140 10/M09 A3011 RMK AO2A
SLP166 T01041093
KAPA 012332Z 0200/0224 02011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140
FM020200 07006KT P6SM SCT140
FM020500 14006KT P6SM FEW140
FM020700 24006KT P6SM FEW140
FM021600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM021900 01007KT P6SM FEW120
FM022200 09008KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KAPA 020353Z 08004KT 10SM SCT100 SCT140 11/M08 A3017 RMK AO2
SLP197 T01061083
METAR KAPA 020253Z 06004KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 11/M08 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP191 T01111083 53011
METAR KAPA 020153Z 05004KT 10SM SCT110 SCT140 12/M09 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP186 T01221094
METAR KMNH 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 020355Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 020415Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 020355Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 020335Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 020415Z AUTO 04007G14KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 020355Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 020335Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 020353Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP185
T00891072
METAR KAKO 020253Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00781061 53014
METAR KAKO 020153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT100 09/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP181
T00941056
METAR KLIC 020355Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM FEW110 03/M03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00331028
METAR KLIC 020255Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00501022 53012
METAR KLIC 020155Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM FEW090 09/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP176
T00941044
METAR KHEQ 020415Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 020355Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 020335Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 020414Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 020354Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM SCT100 06/M04 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 020334Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM BKN100 07/M05 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 020415Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 020355Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 020335Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 020353Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00611017
METAR KITR 020253Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP178
T00891022 53015
METAR KITR 020153Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM OVC100 12/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01221033
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/01/2026
FORT COLLINS - 05:58:43 MDT / 19:55:59 MDT
DENVER - 05:59:56 MDT / 19:53:54 MDT
STERLING - 05:51:06 MDT / 19:48:45 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 05/02/26 04:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...322/021
16700 FT MSL...320/020
16000 FT MSL...322/020
15000 FT MSL...321/018
14500 FT MSL...320/017
14000 FT MSL...321/016
13000 FT MSL...120/020
12000 FT MSL...135/017
11000 FT MSL...152/016
11000 FT MSL...155/017
10000 FT MSL...152/017
9900 FT MSL...152/018
9000 FT MSL...149/018
8900 FT MSL...150/019
8000 FT MSL...146/019
7900 FT MSL...150/020
7200 FT MSL...150/022
7000 FT MSL...144/023
6600 FT MSL...148/023
6100 FT MSL...139/026
6000 FT MSL...144/026
5900 FT MSL...139/026
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2335 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 527 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS TAF PACKAGE. WINDS ARE A
BIT BREEZY AT DIA THIS EVENING, WITH WINDS AROUND 10 TO 12KTS AND
AN OCCASIONAL GUSTS AROUND 18KTS. THE GUSTS SHOULD DIE DOWN SOON,
WITH WINDS WEAKENING AND TURNING MORE EASTERLY OVER THE NEXT
COUPLE OF HOURS. OVERNIGHT WINDS SHOULD FOLLOW THE TYPICAL DIURNAL
PATTERN WITH PERIODS OF LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS IN THERE. WINDS
TOMORROW WILL GENERALLY REMAIN BELOW 10KTS, WITH WINDS SHIFTING
FROM THE SW TO NE IN THE LATE MORNING TO EARLY AFTERNOON.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 020415Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM OVC100 M02/M09 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 020355Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN100 M03/M08 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 020335Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN090 M03/M08 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 020355Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00281042
METAR KAFF 020255Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP202
T00591051 52013
METAR KAFF 020155Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00901077
KCOS 012320Z 0200/0224 15007KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN090
FM020300 34005KT P6SM SCT050
FM020800 34006KT P6SM FEW080
FM021600 16008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 020354Z 32005KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP211
T00721017
METAR KCOS 020254Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 08/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP208
T00781022 53011
METAR KCOS 020154Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 10/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01001039
METAR KFLY 020415Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3022 RMK AO2
T00211049
METAR KFLY 020355Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3022 RMK AO2
T00351049
METAR KFLY 020335Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3021 RMK AO2
T00381047
KFCS 020400Z 0204/0310 31009KT 9999 FEW080 QNH3018INS
BECMG 0217/0218 16012KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3010INS
BECMG 0301/0302 23009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3012INS
BECMG 0305/0306 33009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3010INS TX19/0222Z
TN02/0212Z
LAST NO AMDS AFT 0206
NEXT 0412
METAR KFCS 020355Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP223
T00831024 $
METAR KFCS 020255Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP216
T00861024 52011 $
METAR KFCS 020155Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01141028 $
KPUB 012320Z 0200/0224 14006KT P6SM SCT090
FM020500 28005KT P6SM FEW090
FM021900 14007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 020353Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00940028
METAR KPUB 020253Z 22003KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01170000
53012
METAR KPUB 020153Z 17005KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01331006
METAR KVTP 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT020 M03/M08 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 020335Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 020354Z AUTO 25013G20KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP213
T00560022
METAR KTAD 020254Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3019 RMK AO2 RAE05
SLP210 P0000 60002 T00560033 53017
METAR KTAD 020154Z AUTO 23004KT 5SM -RA BKN035 BKN047 OVC060 08/02 A3016
RMK AO2 PK WND 34026/0139 RAB40 SLP194 P0002 T00830017
METAR KLHX 020353Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01000017
METAR KLHX 020253Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01110028 53008
METAR KLHX 020153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01280011
METAR KLAA 020353Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP178
T00720044
METAR KLAA 020253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00780028 53005
METAR KLAA 020153Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01220017
METAR KSPD 020356Z AUTO 24009KT 06/04 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP188 T00610039
METAR KSPD 020256Z AUTO 23010KT 07/04 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP185 T00720044
53007
METAR KSPD 020156Z AUTO 22005KT 08/05 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP178 T00830050
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/01/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:50:00 MDT / 19:42:19 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:01:24 MDT / 19:49:43 MDT
LAMAR - 05:53:43 MDT / 19:41:22 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 05/02/26 04:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...154/019
11000 FT MSL...139/020
10800 FT MSL...136/020
10000 FT MSL...145/020
9700 FT MSL...146/019
9000 FT MSL...161/019
8600 FT MSL...166/020
8000 FT MSL...173/021
7700 FT MSL...175/021
7100 FT MSL...181/022
7000 FT MSL...183/022
6400 FT MSL...187/023
6000 FT MSL...192/024
5900 FT MSL...193/024
5700 FT MSL...194/024
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2303 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 459 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT KPUB AND KCOS WITH LIGHT DIURNALLY
DRIVEN WINDS. PATCHY CONVECTIVE CLOUDS WITH VCSH WILL DECREASE
BY 02Z AROUND KCOS. OTHERWISE, EXPECT CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT
WINDS THROUGH SATURDAY.
VFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT KALS THIS EVENING WITH VCSH
UNTIL 02Z. GIVEN LOW LEVEL MOISTURE AND COOLING OVERNIGHT, SOME
IFR TO LIFR STRATUS AND FOG WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR 2-3 HOURS
AROUND DAWN. OTHERWISE, CONDITIONS WILL RETURN TO VFR SATURDAY
MORNING. -KT
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 020353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP215
T00391033
METAR KCAG 020253Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP203
T00781033 53013
METAR KCAG 020153Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM BKN100 12/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01221067
METAR KHDN 020356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP215
T00501050
METAR KHDN 020256Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP201
T00831078 53013
METAR KHDN 020156Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01111083
METAR KSBS 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3020 RMK AO1
T00571094
METAR KSBS 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3019 RMK AO1
T00451090
METAR KSBS 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3018 RMK AO1
T00571097
METAR KC07 020415Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 020355Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 020335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 020415Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3027 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 020355Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM SCT075 01/M07 A3027 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 020335Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM BKN075 01/M07 A3026 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 020353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP188
T00781083
METAR KEEO 020253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP180
T00941083 53011
METAR KEEO 020153Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01171094
METAR K20V 020415Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC090 03/M02 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 020355Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM OVC100 04/M01 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 05/M02 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 020415Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3030 RMK AO2
T00141044
METAR KGNB 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3029 RMK AO2
T00301048
METAR KGNB 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3028 RMK AO2
T00311058
METAR K0CO 020415Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 020355Z AUTO 12008G16KT 10SM SCT035 M07/M11 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 020335Z AUTO 10009G17KT 10SM SCT037 M07/M10 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 020418Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E
METAR KC99 020358Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 020338Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3032 RMK AO2
KGJT 020114Z 0201/0224 36012KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
FM020400 10009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM021400 14008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
FM022000 31007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM022200 29009KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KGJT 020353Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01441106
METAR KGJT 020253Z 36008KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01561106 53015
METAR KGJT 020153Z 36009KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01781117
KRIL 020112Z 0201/0224 03009KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
FM020300 36007KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM020500 09006KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM022000 28009KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
METAR KRIL 020353Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM FEW110 12/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01221078
METAR KRIL 020253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN110 14/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01391072 53015
METAR KRIL 020153Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN100 16/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01561067
METAR K5SM 020415Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 020355Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 020335Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3030 RMK AO2
KEGE 012334Z 0200/0224 35009KT P6SM FEW100
FM020200 05009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM020500 09004KT P6SM FEW090 FEW200
FM022000 27009KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KEGE 020356Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP203
T00781072
METAR KEGE 020256Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00941083 53018
METAR KEGE 020156Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01221106
KASE 012334Z 0200/0224 21007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080
FM020200 16006KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN250
FM020900 11005KT P6SM FEW250
FM021900 32009KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KASE 020353Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183
T00221039
METAR KASE 020253Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP172
60000 T00391033 53015
METAR KASE 020153Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP158
T00781050
METAR KCCU 020415Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 020355Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 020335Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 020353Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN038 M02/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP204
T10171039
METAR KLXV 020253Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM OVC065 M01/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194
T10061033 52018
METAR KLXV 020153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT046 BKN060 01/M06 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP195 T00111061
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/01/2026
RANGELY - 06:14:30 MDT / 20:09:53 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:15:33 MDT / 20:07:01 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:05:53 MDT / 20:02:50 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/02/26 04:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...123/018
14400 FT MSL...126/014
14000 FT MSL...130/020
13300 FT MSL...126/025
13000 FT MSL...135/022
12400 FT MSL...129/025
12000 FT MSL...135/024
11700 FT MSL...128/025
11000 FT MSL...124/024
11000 FT MSL...128/025
10400 FT MSL...132/019
10300 FT MSL...129/022
10100 FT MSL...146/021
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0012 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 603 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS
ACROSS THE SOUTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAINS WILL DIMINISH OVER THE
NEXT SIX HOURS, ENDING ABOUT 06Z. EXPECT POSSIBLE MVFR TO IFR
CONDITIONS WITH ANY SNOW SHOWER. OTHERWISE LOOK FOR VFR
CONDITIONS UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS THROUGH THE
TAF PERIOD. CLOUDS AND ISOLATED SHOWERS WILL REDEVELOP MOSTLY
OVER THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AFTER 18Z WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR A
FEW SHOWERS IN THE CENTRAL COLORADO MOUNTAINS.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 020415Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 T01151015
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 020355Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 T01201015
PWINO
METAR KAJZ 020335Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM SCT100 13/M02 A3009 RMK AO2
T01291017 PWINO
KMTJ 020111Z 0201/0224 16009G18KT P6SM FEW070 BKN090
TEMPO 0201/0203 5SM HZ
FM020400 13009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
FM021700 31008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KMTJ 020353Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM FEW120 11/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01111028
METAR KMTJ 020253Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM FEW048 BKN090 OVC110 14/M05 A3010
RMK AO2 SLP150 T01441050 51017
METAR KMTJ 020153Z AUTO 09018G25KT 10SM BKN100 14/M03 A3008 RMK AO2
WSHFT 0132 SLP147 T01391033
METAR KGUC 020356Z AUTO 06006G15KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 OVC095 07/M04
A3022 RMK AO2 RAB02E25 SLP200 P0000 T00721039 $
METAR KGUC 020256Z AUTO 02013G19KT 10SM BKN070 OVC080 08/M04 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP191 T00781039 53025 $
METAR KGUC 020156Z AUTO 01016G21KT 10SM SCT085 OVC110 09/M04 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLP179 T00891044 $
METAR K7BM 020415Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM BKN036 BKN049 OVC070 01/M03 A3031
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 020355Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT027 SCT036 OVC070 01/M03 A3031
RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 020335Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT027 BKN050 OVC085 01/M03 A3030
RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 020415Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM SCT055 SCT075 OVC085 05/M01 A3027
RMK AO2 T00471015
METAR KAEJ 020355Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT047 BKN055 OVC080 05/M02 A3026
RMK AO2 T00511022
METAR KAEJ 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN049 BKN055 OVC080 05/M02 A3026
RMK AO2 T00501016
METAR KANK 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW046 OVC075 07/M01 A3024 RMK AO2
T00661010 $
METAR KANK 020355Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC070 07/M01 A3023 RMK AO2
T00661013 $
METAR KANK 020335Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM OVC065 07/M02 A3023 RMK AO2
T00681015 $
METAR KMYP 020415Z AUTO 10020KT M04/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 020355Z AUTO 10020KT BKN007 BKN014 OVC018 M04/M05 A3041 RMK
AO2 PWINO
METAR KMYP 020335Z AUTO 10021KT M04/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
KTEX 020014Z 0200/0224 29009KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN100
TEMPO 0200/0202 VRB12G22KT -SHSNRA SCT020 BKN030 OVC045
FM020300 08005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090
FM020800 12007KT P6SM FEW045 SCT200
FM021900 27009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN150
METAR KTEX 020415Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT120 01/M01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 020355Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT060 SCT120 01/M02 A3025 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 020335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 03/M01 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 BKN090 04/M02 A3026 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 020335Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 05/M02 A3025 RMK
AO2
METAR KCEZ 020353Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00561056
METAR KCEZ 020253Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01001056 53021
METAR KCEZ 020153Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01281061
KDRO 020117Z 0201/0224 35009G16KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM020300 03009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
FM020500 09008KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200
FM021900 16007KT P6SM FEW070 FEW250
METAR KDRO 020353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP185
T00671017
METAR KDRO 020253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP172
T00781017 53023
METAR KDRO 020153Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01001028
METAR KPSO 020415Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 04/M01 A3022 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 020355Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 OVC090 03/M01 A3021
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 020335Z AUTO 13002KT 10SM FEW050 BKN060 OVC080 04/M02 A3020
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 020415Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 020355Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT120 M05/M06 A3035 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 020335Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT035 BKN110 M05/M07 A3034 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 020101Z 0201/0224 14007KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN100
TEMPO 0201/0202 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN040
FM020200 13006KT P6SM SCT035 BKN100
FM020700 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020
FM020900 VRB04KT 4SM BR BKN015
TEMPO 0211/0214 1SM BR BKN004
FM021500 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025
FM021700 14006KT P6SM FEW025
METAR KALS 020352Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP222
T00061006
METAR KALS 020252Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP213
T00220000 51032
METAR KALS 020152Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
19026/0053 WSHFT 0042 SLP195 T00390000
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/01/2026
VAIL - 06:05:42 MDT / 19:59:19 MDT
DURANGO - 06:16:12 MDT / 20:00:54 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:07:53 MDT / 19:53:15 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/02/26 04:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...123/018
14400 FT MSL...126/014
14000 FT MSL...130/020
13300 FT MSL...126/025
13000 FT MSL...135/022
12400 FT MSL...129/025
12000 FT MSL...135/024
11700 FT MSL...128/025
11000 FT MSL...124/024
11000 FT MSL...128/025
10400 FT MSL...132/019
10300 FT MSL...129/022
10100 FT MSL...146/021
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0012 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 603 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED VALLEY RAIN AND MOUNTAIN SNOW SHOWERS
ACROSS THE SOUTHERN COLORADO MOUNTAINS WILL DIMINISH OVER THE
NEXT SIX HOURS, ENDING ABOUT 06Z. EXPECT POSSIBLE MVFR TO IFR
CONDITIONS WITH ANY SNOW SHOWER. OTHERWISE LOOK FOR VFR
CONDITIONS UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS THROUGH THE
TAF PERIOD. CLOUDS AND ISOLATED SHOWERS WILL REDEVELOP MOSTLY
OVER THE SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AFTER 18Z WITH A SLIGHT CHANCE FOR A
FEW SHOWERS IN THE CENTRAL COLORADO MOUNTAINS.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 012320Z 0200/0224 02011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM020230 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM021900 05006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 020353Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01781072
METAR KPGA 020253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01831072 53006
METAR KPGA 020153Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02001078
METAR KRQE 020353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 10/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01001061 $
METAR KRQE 020253Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM OVC095 11/M06 A3011 RMK AO2
RAB0158E09 SLP130 P0000 60000 T01111056 53019
METAR KRQE 020153Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 OVC090 12/M06 A3010
RMK AO2 RAB42E51 SLP130 P0000 T01221056
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2320 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
AVIATION...SATURDAY 02/00Z THROUGH SUNDAY 03/00Z
EXPECT VFR
CONDITIONS. EXTENSIVE SC/CU, WITH BASES FROM 10-12KFT AGL, WILL
DISSIPATE SLOWLY AFTER SUNSET. SOME VIRGA/VERY LIGHT RAIN SHOWERS
ARE POSSIBLE UNDER THESE CLOUDS THROUGH 02Z-03Z. SFC WINDS ARE NOT
ANTICIPATED TO CREATE FLIGHT RESTRICTIONS. NE DRAINAGE WINDS JUST
SW OF HIGHER TERRAIN TONIGHT 10-20KTS, INCLUDING TERMINAL KSEZ.
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 03/00Z THROUGH TUESDAY 05/00Z...EXPECT VFR
CONDITIONS. ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA ON SUNDAY, MAINLY NORTH AND EAST OF
THE MOGOLLON RIM AND FROM 18Z-02Z. DRIER ON MONDAY. DAYTIME SFC
WINDS S-SW10-20G25KTS ON SUNDAY, INCREASING TO SW15-25G30-35KTS
ON MONDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 020247Z 0203/0306 30006KT P6SM SKC
FM020400 16006KT P6SM SKC
FM022100 30009KT P6SM SKC
FM030400 16006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 020354Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01441006 $
METAR KSLC 020254Z 25006KT 10SM FEW130 15/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01501011 53006 $
METAR KSLC 020154Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01671011
KVEL 012334Z 0200/0224 04009KT P6SM SKC
FM020200 01009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM020500 34009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM021300 02005KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM022100 20007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
METAR KVEL 020353Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01061089
METAR KVEL 020253Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01171083 53010
METAR KVEL 020153Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01611100
METAR KPUC 020353Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP199
T00721100
METAR KPUC 020253Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP185
T01061117 53013
METAR KPUC 020153Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM CLR 14/M14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01441139
KCNY 012334Z 0200/0224 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM020200 03008KT P6SM SKC
FM020800 23007KT P6SM SKC
FM021800 32008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 020353Z AUTO 02009KT CLR 16/M14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01561144
METAR KCNY 020253Z AUTO 02010KT CLR 17/M16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01671156 53014
METAR KCNY 020153Z AUTO 03010KT CLR 18/M16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01831156
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0419 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC..THE SLC TERMINAL WILL SEE VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH
THE NIGHT WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO
BECOME PREVAILING SOUTHERLY BY 06Z. THEY ARE THEN EXPECTED TO RETURN
TO THE NORTHWEST BETWEEN 18Z AND 20Z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
THE AIRSPACE WILL SEE VFR
CONDITIONS THROUGH THE NIGHT WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. ACROSS THE
AREA, WINDS WILL BE PRIMARILY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 012320Z 0200/0224 08010KT P6SM SKC
FM020400 13006KT P6SM SKC
FM021800 24008KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 020353Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP194
T00671122
METAR KEVW 020253Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00781122 53005
METAR KEVW 020153Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01061117
KRKS 012320Z 0200/0224 05011KT P6SM SKC
FM020400 09006KT P6SM SKC
FM020700 15004KT P6SM SKC
FM021800 27006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRKS 020354Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP208
T00721111
METAR KRKS 020254Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP202
T00831100 53008
METAR KRKS 020154Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01061111
KRWL 012320Z 0200/0224 32007KT P6SM FEW090
FM021600 26008KT P6SM FEW250
FM022000 26012G18KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 020353Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP209
T00281067
METAR KRWL 020253Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP208
T00391067 53010
METAR KRWL 020153Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM OVC090 09/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP191
T00941078
KLAR 012320Z 0200/0224 33008KT P6SM SCT090
FM021800 30009KT P6SM FEW250
FM022300 34012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 020353Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT090 04/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP205
T00391072
METAR KLAR 020253Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM FEW090 06/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP202
T00561072 53012
METAR KLAR 020153Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM FEW090 08/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP190
T00831089
KCYS 012320Z 0200/0224 02011G21KT P6SM OVC100
FM021700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 020353Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN100 08/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00781078
METAR KCYS 020253Z 01006KT 10SM BKN100 09/M09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP177
T00941089 53013
METAR KCYS 020153Z 01008KT 10SM FEW100 11/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01111094
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/02/26 04:31 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...115/004
22000 FT MSL...203/002
16000 FT MSL...056/001
14600 FT MSL...174/002
14000 FT MSL...103/001
12800 FT MSL...153/002
12000 FT MSL...150/018
11200 FT MSL...161/007
11000 FT MSL...137/021
10000 FT MSL...134/011
10000 FT MSL...139/022
9000 FT MSL...132/024
8900 FT MSL...150/020
8100 FT MSL...136/024
8000 FT MSL...137/023
7400 FT MSL...134/024
7000 FT MSL...132/024
6700 FT MSL...134/024
6200 FT MSL...122/014
6000 FT MSL...131/015
5900 FT MSL...128/015
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/02/26 04:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...313/012
15000 FT MSL...315/018
14000 FT MSL...327/021
14000 FT MSL...329/016
13000 FT MSL...147/017
12000 FT MSL...162/015
11700 FT MSL...170/013
11000 FT MSL...161/015
10500 FT MSL...159/013
10000 FT MSL...161/015
9500 FT MSL...148/012
9000 FT MSL...156/014
8600 FT MSL...142/012
8000 FT MSL...151/015
7900 FT MSL...136/014
7400 FT MSL...127/014
7000 FT MSL...120/014
6700 FT MSL...134/017
6600 FT MSL...156/016
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0422 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1020 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
PREVAILING VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD WITH SKC SKIES
THROUGH AT LEAST 12Z. CIRRUS CLOUDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS THE
AREA THROUGH THE MORNING, WITH A MIX OF CUMULUS AND CIRRUS IN
THE AFTERNOON. HIGH PRESSURE WILL KEEP IT WARM AND DRY THROUGH
THE PERIOD AS WELL. GENERALLY, WIND WILL BE LIGHT (10KT OR
LESS). EXCEPTIONS WILL BE KCPR AND KCOD WITH GUSTS AROUND 20KT
IN THE AFTERNOON. KRKS AND KPNA COULD HAVE GUSTS AROUND 15KT AT
TIMES BETWEEN 21Z AND 00Z. SIMILAR ACTIVITY WILL BE POSSIBLE FOR
THE REMAINING TERMINALS, BUT ARE LIKELY TO BE ONE-TIME GUSTS.
SCT CLOUDS FL150-250 WILL BE IN PLACE ACROSS THE AREA AFTER 00Z.
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 2319 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 510 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
A BROAD CUMULUS FIELD EMBEDDED IN NW FLOW IS PRESENT AT THIS HOUR,
WITH NO ONGOING PRECIPITATION ACROSS SE WYOMING AND THE NEBRASKA
PANHANDLE. THESE SHOULD DISSIPATE QUICKLY AFTER SUNSET ONCE DIURNAL
HEATING CEASES. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR ALL TERMINALS
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD AS OUR AREA IS CURRENTLY UNDER A RIDGE OF
HIGH PRESSURE, BRINGING US CALM AND DRY CONDITIONS. NORTHERLY WINDS
WILL REMAIN LIGHT BETWEEN 5-10 KNOTS. CAN EXPECT SOME GUSTS OF 15-20
KNOTS AFTER 18Z PARTICULARLY AT KRWL, KAIA, AND KCDR BUT NO
IMPACTFUL WEATHER IS ANTICIPATED.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 020415Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3017 RMK AO2
T00541041
METAR KIBM 020355Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3016 RMK AO2
T00631041
METAR KIBM 020335Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3015 RMK AO2
T00751041
KSNY 012320Z 0200/0224 02008G19KT P6SM OVC100
FM020200 03007KT P6SM SCT240
FM021700 30007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 020353Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP200
T00391039
METAR KSNY 020253Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0144
SLP186 T00781033 53020
SPECI KSNY 020204Z AUTO 08013KT 10SM BKN100 11/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0144 T01061039
METAR KOGA 020435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3016 RMK AO2
T00321007
METAR KOGA 020415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3016 RMK AO2
T00401005
METAR KOGA 020355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3015 RMK AO2
T00561007
METAR KIML 020353Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN110 07/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00671011
METAR KIML 020253Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP202
T00721011 53021
METAR KIML 020153Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01001017
KMCK 012320Z 0200/0224 05015KT P6SM BKN110
FM020200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN230
FM021800 25008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 020353Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT085 BKN110 09/00 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP202 T00940000
METAR KMCK 020253Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM BKN110 11/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01061006 53018
METAR KMCK 020153Z AUTO 05015KT 10SM BKN110 13/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01331017
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/02/26 04:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...157/014
8500 FT MSL...155/015
8000 FT MSL...167/016
7400 FT MSL...165/016
7000 FT MSL...165/017
6300 FT MSL...158/017
6000 FT MSL...153/018
5400 FT MSL...144/019
5000 FT MSL...138/022
4700 FT MSL...136/023
4100 FT MSL...132/025
4000 FT MSL...131/026
3600 FT MSL...129/028
3400 FT MSL...130/028
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2319 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 618 PM CDT FRI MAY 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRAKA TONIGHT AND TOMORROW. SKIES CONTINUE TO CLEAR OUT
THIS EVENING, BECOMING MOSTLY CLEAR THROUGH THE NIGHT AND REMAINING
SO TOMORROW. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE
NIGHT, BECOMING WESTERLY BY THE MORNING HOURS. LIGHT WIND GUSTS,
GENERALLY UNDER 20 KNOTS, ARE EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHERN NEBRASKA AND
THE SANDHILLS TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 012320Z 0200/0224 03013KT P6SM SCT230
FM020200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT230
FM022000 27008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 020353Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP193
T00500006
METAR KGLD 020253Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP184
T00671011 53018
METAR KGLD 020153Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM FEW100 11/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01061022
KGCK 012320Z 0200/0224 VRB06KT P6SM BKN080
FM020300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 020354Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01060022
METAR KGCK 020254Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM OVC100 12/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01170022 53010
METAR KGCK 020154Z 20005KT 10SM BKN100 14/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01440011
METAR KLBL 020356Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP196
T01000050 $
METAR KLBL 020256Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP193
T00940039 53010 $
METAR KLBL 020156Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP185
T01220044 $
METAR KEHA 020435Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3016 RMK AO2
T00870048
METAR KEHA 020415Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3016 RMK AO2
T00860050
METAR KEHA 020355Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3016 RMK AO2
T00880051
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/02/26 04:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...338/044
15000 FT MSL...328/043
14000 FT MSL...327/043
13000 FT MSL...322/042
12000 FT MSL...311/042
10000 FT MSL...183/025
9200 FT MSL...192/023
9000 FT MSL...182/021
8100 FT MSL...176/025
8000 FT MSL...176/024
7000 FT MSL...159/029
7000 FT MSL...159/028
6100 FT MSL...145/034
6000 FT MSL...145/035
5400 FT MSL...144/038
5000 FT MSL...144/040
4700 FT MSL...145/041
4300 FT MSL...145/044
4000 FT MSL...146/042
4000 FT MSL...145/041
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/02/26 04:32 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...318/045
14000 FT MSL...023/006
13900 FT MSL...022/005
12000 FT MSL...264/010
11500 FT MSL...350/003
10000 FT MSL...193/010
9600 FT MSL...189/015
9000 FT MSL...187/018
8100 FT MSL...184/019
8000 FT MSL...187/021
7100 FT MSL...190/021
7000 FT MSL...190/021
6000 FT MSL...205/023
5900 FT MSL...201/021
5100 FT MSL...195/021
5000 FT MSL...192/022
4300 FT MSL...183/025
4000 FT MSL...173/026
3800 FT MSL...174/030
3200 FT MSL...144/032
3000 FT MSL...141/034
3000 FT MSL...141/034
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2240 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 435 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE PERIOD AT KGLD AND KMCK.
WINDS WILL BE FROM THE NORTHEAST AROUND 15 KTS UNTIL ABOUT 2Z
WHEN WINDS WEAKEN AN BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE. WINDS WILL
FINALLY PICK BACK UP IN THE AFTERNOON AND BE FROM THE WEST-
SOUTHWEST. THERE IS STILL A 10% CHANCE OF FOG/FREEZING FOG
LEADING TO BRIEFLY MVFR VISIBILITIES SATURDAY MORNING.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2221 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 1, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 517 PM CDT FRI MAY 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH
EARLY SATURDAY. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON AS SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE IN THE DAKOTAS
SINKS SLOWLY SOUTHWARD INTO THE CENTRAL PLAINS DURING THE PERIOD.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 012320Z 0200/0224 26005KT P6SM SCT250=
METAR KGUY 020353Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP187
T00780050
METAR KGUY 020253Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP186
T00830056 53010
METAR KGUY 020153Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM FEW100 11/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01060056
KDHT 012320Z 0200/0224 27005KT P6SM SCT045
FM021700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
FM022200 22008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 020353Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP211
T00780050
METAR KDHT 020253Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM BKN100 09/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00890056 53010
METAR KDHT 020153Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM OVC095 10/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01000056
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0401 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 546 PM CDT FRI MAY 1 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL
BE WESTERLY TO NORTHWESTERLY, AND AT TIMES VARIABLE, AT 5-10 KTS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 012321Z 0200/0224 29012G22KT P6SM SCT110
FM020100 32008KT P6SM SCT110
FM020400 06010KT P6SM SCT100
FM020600 09011KT P6SM SCT100
FM021600 12008KT P6SM FEW090
METAR KFMN 020353Z 09018G26KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 13/00 A3009 RMK AO2 PK
WND 09027/0314 SLP159 T01330000
METAR KFMN 020253Z 09011KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01391039 53018
METAR KFMN 020153Z 06010KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
31028/0129 WSHFT 0131 SLP139 T01611039
METAR KLVS 020353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC020 02/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP233
T00170006
SPECI KLVS 020326Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN022 BKN120 02/01 A3025 RMK AO2
T00170006
SPECI KLVS 020302Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT022 02/01 A3024 RMK AO2
T00170006
METAR KRTN 020353Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN080 03/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP226
T00280011
METAR KRTN 020253Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW075 03/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP221
60000 T00280017 53013
METAR KRTN 020153Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP212
T00390022
METAR KCAO 020355Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP219
T00610033 $
METAR KCAO 020255Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM FEW090 07/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP216
T00720039 53012 $
METAR KCAO 020155Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM BKN090 08/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP205
T00780039 $
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0335 UTC SATURDAY, MAY 2, 2026
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 526 PM MDT FRI MAY 1 2026
SHOWERS AND A FEW THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS CENTRAL AND
WESTERN NM THROUGH THE EVENING, WHILE STRATIFORM RAINFALL SLOWLY
DIMINISHES ACROSS THE SOUTHEAST. HIGH MOUNTAIN SNOW WILL PERSIST
ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL NM, AND MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS WILL CONTINUE.
MVFR CIGS/VSBYS ARE ONGOING WITH PRECIPITATION, BUT MVFR TO IFR
CIGS MAY BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD OVERNIGHT ACROSS CENTRAL AND
PORTIONS OF EASTERN NM AFTER THE PRECIPITATION DIMINISHES. PATCHY
FOG MAY ALSO DEVELOP, AND FOG IS ALREADY OCCURRING AROUND KSRR.
GUSTY EAST CANYON WINDS UP TO 35KT REMAIN POSSIBLE AT KABQ THROUGH
02Z, BUT LATEST TRENDS SHOW THE WIND SPEEDS SLOWLY DECREASING.
NONETHELESS, THE AIRPORT WEATHER WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH
02Z. ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP OVER THE MOUNTAINOUS TERRAIN ON SATURDAY BY LATE
MORNING/EARLY AFTERNOON. ERRATIC WINDS ARE POSSIBLE WITH THIS
ACTIVITY. MOST OF THE STORMS ON SATURDAY WILL DIMINISH AROUND
SUNSET.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 020000Z
VALID 020600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0814+05 0813-02 0610-18 0815-29 071246 051156 351664
BCE 0609-03 0412-18 0325-30 343445 335250 325058
LND 9900+04 3508-03 0416-18 0516-31 341846 331856 351667
RKS 0708 0108-03 0622-18 0716-30 031746 021656 041566
GJT 0621+04 0819-03 0517-19 0910-31 093747 093856 330956
FMN 0608+04 9900-04 2619-20 1006-33 081347 283149 294153
ABQ 1908+01 3507-04 3018-19 2544-32 277642 288550 287256
MBW 0408 3310-05 0323-19 0327-31 012946 362756 012465
DEN 0111+03 0111-06 0123-19 0318-31 033046 043356 012563
PUB 2606+02 0214-06 3518-19 3610-31 052647 053156 322258
ALS 1206-05 0509-19 3606-31 041548 361254 292955
TCC 2809 0506+00 9900-05 3413-18 3021-31 284945 287651 286855
BFF 1415 3318+01 3328-06 3629-20 0239-32 364646 364755 363564
GLD 1509 3010+00 3326-07 3544-21 0247-32 014846 015055 333658
GCK 2407+07 3207-01 3427-08 3546-21 3440-32 015547 344354 304554
GAG 2705+06 3510-01 3523-07 3229-21 3034-32 284946 285753 285952
AMA 2806 3506+00 3414-06 3126-18 3041-31 294546 286353 286555
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DATA BASED ON 020000Z
VALID 021200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1705 1813+05 2007-03 0706-17 9900-29 260945 281056 311765
BCE 0911-04 0613-17 0220-29 362543 333953 314662
LND 2705+05 3105-02 0105-18 3113-31 312347 302656 302766
RKS 9900 0106-04 0510-17 3605-30 321546 322056 291966
GJT 1009+03 0708-04 0511-18 0513-30 062046 061856 351061
FMN 1110+02 9900-04 0510-19 0623-32 082447 321051 303854
ABQ 9900+01 1007-04 9900-19 2516-32 286942 287750 296355
MBW 2910 0110-04 0113-18 3622-31 333047 333256 312366
DEN 3007+02 3511-06 0216-18 0217-31 363046 362756 331364
PUB 3209+03 3509-06 0107-18 3614-30 032647 032656 291260
ALS 1106-05 0606-19 0411-32 072546 092855 281957
TCC 2812 3605+01 0408-05 3112-18 2636-31 284044 286851 285458
BFF 2412 3416+01 3615-04 3627-19 3634-32 344047 344156 323464
GLD 9900 3212+00 3523-07 3524-19 3630-32 353846 353755 333163
GCK 3018+08 2920+00 3422-08 3529-19 3528-31 353246 353155 312861
GAG 3111+07 3316+00 3526-08 3534-18 3532-31 343346 343054 294657
AMA 2909 0313+02 0317-06 3224-18 3225-31 310946 293952 285657
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DATA BASED ON 020000Z
VALID 030000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+07 2008+00 2312-16 2513-28 282144 282955 283766
BCE 1609+01 1911-15 2610-27 281744 282154 273364
LND 9900+08 2707+00 2721-17 2722-30 292746 303656 304267
RKS 2605 2605+00 2414-17 2717-29 292546 303155 303866
GJT 9900+08 2505+00 2108-16 2808-29 292545 313055 303865
FMN 9900+09 9900+00 1007-16 0110-28 341944 312854 314562
ABQ 9900+06 9900-02 0606-17 0520-29 012344 333851 305459
MBW 2913 2913+00 2815-17 2923-31 313347 313556 303967
DEN 9900+08 9900+00 3010-17 3216-30 323347 324056 313464
PUB 2006+07 3007+00 3609-17 3617-30 342946 323355 323164
ALS 2305+00 9900-17 0211-30 352345 332755 312963
TCC 2208 2208+05 9900-04 3609-18 0513-30 042045 351853 294656
BFF 2912 2913+08 3017-01 3126-18 3133-32 323447 323456 323766
GLD 2309 2410+05 3016-02 3424-18 3427-32 332647 332556 313063
GCK 2105+13 2307+04 3113-03 3620-18 3522-31 342546 322655 313263
GAG 9900+13 2608+04 2813-05 3521-18 3419-31 331845 322454 292560
AMA 2309 2605+05 9900-04 3512-18 3508-30 011045 331554 284557
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