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NZUS99 KBOU 081349
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0745 MDT FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 081256Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC090 08/07 A3004 RMK AO2 RAE29
SLP135 P0000 T00830067 $
METAR KFNL 081156Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM -RA BKN041 OVC055 08/06 A3006 RMK
AO2 RAB28 SLP141 P0002 60002 70002 T00830056 10111 20067
53018 $
METAR KFNL 081056Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM FEW050 SCT120 07/06 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP123 T00670061 $
METAR KGXY 081256Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM FEW047 SCT070 OVC090 09/07 A3002
RMK AO2 RAE47 SLP150 P0000 T00940067
METAR KGXY 081156Z AUTO 31015KT 10SM -RA BKN055 OVC070 09/06 A3004 RMK
AO2 RAB40 SLP153 P0000 60001 70003 T00940061 10111 20078
53013
METAR KGXY 081056Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT065 BKN085 08/07 A3001 RMK AO2
RAE11 SLP138 P0000 T00830067
METAR KLMO 081315Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM SCT110 07/05 A3006 RMK AO2
T00680046
METAR KLMO 081235Z AUTO 21004KT 7SM SCT044 SCT100 SCT120 07/05 A3006 RMK
AO2 T00740049
METAR KLMO 081215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT038 BKN046 OVC095 08/05 A3007
RMK AO2 T00750049
METAR KBDU 081335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 081315Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 081255Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT039 SCT095 07/05 A3006 RMK
AO2
METAR KEIK 081315Z AUTO 20004KT 9SM SCT100 BKN130 07/07 A3005 RMK AO2
T00700068
METAR KEIK 081235Z AUTO 22003KT 9SM BKN041 BKN050 OVC100 07/06 A3005 RMK
AO2 T00670062
METAR KEIK 081215Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC038 06/06 A3005 RMK AO2
T00610061
KBJC 081327Z 0813/0912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100
FM081600 03007KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100
FM090000 06007KT P6SM SCT100
FM090400 23006KT P6SM FEW180
FM091000 26008KT P6SM FEW180
METAR KBJC 081245Z 33005KT 10SM BKN034 08/06 A3008
METAR KBJC 081215Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM BKN030 BKN120 07/06 A3007 RMK
AO2
METAR KBJC 081155Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM BKN030 BKN120 07/05 A3004 RMK
AO2
KDEN 081158Z 0812/0918 33006KT P6SM BKN040 BKN100
TEMPO 0812/0813 -SHRA
FM081400 35008KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100
FM081700 02008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM090100 09007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM090300 14007KT P6SM SCT180
FM090800 17011KT P6SM FEW180
FM091000 21012KT P6SM FEW180
FM091400 28013KT P6SM SCT160
METAR KDEN 081253Z 34011KT 10SM -RA BKN039 BKN090 08/06 A3006 RMK AO2
RAB43 SLP135 PCPN VRY LGT P0000 T00780056
METAR KDEN 081153Z 33004KT 10SM BKN037 BKN090 08/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP121
VIRGA DSNT N-NE 60002 70002 T00780056 10100 20056 53009
METAR KDEN 081053Z 35005KT 10SM FEW090 SCT110 06/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00560044
KBKF 080832Z 0809/0915 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 SCT070 BKN100
QNH2998INS
BECMG 0906/0907 17010G20KT 9999 FEW095 SCT130 QNH2995INS
BECMG 0907/0908 18009KT 9999 FEW095 SCT130 QNH2994INS
TX18/0823Z TN05/0812Z
METAR KBKF 081258Z 00000KT 10SM BKN030 BKN060 BKN150 06/05 A3006 RMK
AO2A SLP137 T00640049
METAR KBKF 081158Z COR 00000KT 10SM SCT030 05/03 A3002 RMK AO2A SLP119
T00510031 10104 20037 53009 COR 1208
METAR KBKF 081158Z 00000KT 10SM SCT030 05/03 A3002 RMK AO2A SLP119 60000
T00510031 10104 20037 53009
KAPA 081239Z 0813/0912 VRB06KT P6SM BKN025
FM081330 36006KT P6SM SCT025 BKN140
FM081500 01007KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100
FM081800 04008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM090300 14007KT P6SM SCT120
FM090600 19012KT P6SM FEW180
FM091000 21009KT P6SM FEW180
SPECI KAPA 081329Z 34004KT 10SM BKN030 BKN150 07/05 A3009 RMK AO2
T00720050
METAR KAPA 081253Z 36003KT 10SM BKN025 BKN150 07/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00670044
SPECI KAPA 081218Z 00000KT 10SM BKN023 BKN150 05/03 A3004 RMK AO2
T00500033
METAR KMNH 081315Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN012 04/03 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 081235Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN004 03/02 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 081215Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM SCT004 SCT008 03/02 A3008 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 081315Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT120 09/09 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 081235Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT095 BKN110 09/09 A3000 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 081215Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM FEW075 FEW110 08/08 A2999 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 081335Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM BKN080 11/08 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 081315Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM SCT060 SCT080 SCT120 11/08 A2998
RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 081255Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 BKN120 10/09 A2997
RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 081253Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM FEW120 07/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00670061
METAR KAKO 081153Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM SCT048 BKN070 OVC110 08/07 A2996
RMK AO2 RAE50 SLP114 P0002 60004 70004 T00780067 10117 20072
53001
METAR KAKO 081053Z AUTO 28011KT 10SM -RA FEW040 BKN050 OVC100 08/07
A2997 RMK AO2 RAB51 SLP116 P0000 T00780067
METAR KLIC 081255Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP121
T00670050
METAR KLIC 081155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP113
60000 T00390033 10122 20039 53008
METAR KLIC 081055Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00390033
METAR KHEQ 081335Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 081315Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 081255Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 081334Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT080 11/05 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 081314Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM SCT070 10/04 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 081254Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM OVC070 10/04 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 081335Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM SCT110 12/08 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 081315Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM SCT110 11/08 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 081255Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT110 10/07 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 081253Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00890067
METAR KITR 081153Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM BKN100 08/07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP101
T00780067 10144 20078 53004
METAR KITR 081053Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP092
T00890067
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/08/2026
FORT COLLINS - 05:50:24 MDT / 20:03:08 MDT
DENVER - 05:51:52 MDT / 20:00:49 MDT
STERLING - 05:42:46 MDT / 19:55:56 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 05/08/26 13:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...316/039
19400 FT MSL...310/028
19000 FT MSL...317/043
18000 FT MSL...319/042
17000 FT MSL...320/043
16700 FT MSL...321/044
16000 FT MSL...315/043
15000 FT MSL...320/040
14500 FT MSL...308/039
14000 FT MSL...307/036
13000 FT MSL...321/032
12600 FT MSL...326/032
12000 FT MSL...327/030
11000 FT MSL...343/036
11000 FT MSL...342/035
10000 FT MSL...338/033
9900 FT MSL...333/032
9000 FT MSL...292/030
8000 FT MSL...327/020
7900 FT MSL...317/021
7200 FT MSL...005/024
7000 FT MSL...354/024
6700 FT MSL...008/021
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1145 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 535 AM MDT FRI MAY 8 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS ARE
CURRENTLY LIGHT AND VRB AT ALL TERMINALS AND ARE EXPECTED TO STAY
LIGHT (GENERALLY UNDER 10 KTS) THROUGH THE MORNING. WESTERLY WINDS
ARE POSSIBLE AT TIMES FOR DEN AND BJC THROUGH 14Z-16Z BEFORE
TURNING MORE NORTHERLY/NORTHEASTERLY BY 17Z. EXPECT TYPICAL
DIURNAL WIND PATTERN, WITH DRAINAGE WINDS BY 08Z-10Z, GENERALLY
BETWEEN 10-15 KTS.
CURRENT RADAR SHOWS A RAIN SHOWER NEAR BERTHOUD/LOVELAND AREA.
THERE IS A CHANCE (~20%) THAT THE SHOWER COULD REACH DEN BY
1230Z-1300Z. IF THIS HAPPENS, ONLY A BRIEF PERIOD LIGHT RAIN IS
EXPECTED.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 081335Z AUTO 27007G19KT 240V300 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3027 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 081315Z AUTO 24007G18KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 081255Z AUTO 27011G21KT 220V290 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3026 RMK
AO2
SPECI KAFF 081321Z 02016KT 10SM FEW011 09/01 A3004 RMK AO2A SLP114
METAR KAFF 081255Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00610008
METAR KAFF 081155Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 05/00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00500002 10133 20044 53001
KCOS 081120Z 0812/0912 35008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
FM081900 04008KT P6SM FEW100
FM082200 14008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM090900 34006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 081254Z 02004KT 10SM FEW086 FEW120 09/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP119
T00890011
METAR KCOS 081154Z 01008KT 10SM FEW085 FEW120 06/01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP119
T00560006 10122 20050 53000
METAR KCOS 081054Z 34006KT 10SM FEW120 06/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP112
T00610011
METAR KFLY 081335Z AUTO 36019G28KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3010 RMK AO2
T00740030
METAR KFLY 081315Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3008 RMK AO2
T00900001
METAR KFLY 081255Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3007 RMK AO2
T00881002
KFCS 081236Z 0812/0918 33009KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2998INS
BECMG 0817/0818 12009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2995INS
TEMPO 0822/0901 12012G18KT
BECMG 0906/0907 23009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2998INS
BECMG 0909/0910 29009KT 9999 SKC QNH2999INS
BECMG 0917/0918 31012KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2998INS TX22/0823Z
TN06/0812Z
METAR KFCS 081255Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM FEW100 09/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP136
T00850023 $
METAR KFCS 081155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP130
T00640005 10131 20051 55002 $
METAR KFCS 081055Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP125
T00700013 $
KPUB 081120Z 0812/0912 30006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM081800 11008KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200
FM090600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 081253Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00830056
METAR KPUB 081153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 06/04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00610039 10150 20061 53004
METAR KPUB 081053Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM FEW120 07/04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP106
T00720044
METAR KVTP 081335Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 081315Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 081255Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 081254Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR A3004 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KTAD 081154Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR A3003 RMK AO2 SLPNO 53012 $
METAR KTAD 081054Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR A3001 RMK AO2 SLPNO $
METAR KLHX 081253Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01060056
METAR KLHX 081153Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP101
T00890050 10139 20078 50010
METAR KLHX 081053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP101
T00830050
METAR KLAA 081253Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00940061 $
METAR KLAA 081153Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP100
7//// T00610044 10139 20056 53018 $
METAR KLAA 081053Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP089
T00780050 $
METAR KSPD 081256Z AUTO 31008KT 12/04 A2995 RMK AO1 SLP094 T01170039
METAR KSPD 081156Z AUTO 32009KT 08/02 A2993 RMK AO1 SLP089 T00780022
10178 20078 53009
METAR KSPD 081056Z AUTO 36017KT 12/02 A2991 RMK AO1 SLP075 T01170017
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/08/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:42:03 MDT / 19:49:07 MDT
PUEBLO - 05:53:43 MDT / 19:56:13 MDT
LAMAR - 05:46:06 MDT / 19:47:50 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 05/08/26 13:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...147/011
5900 FT MSL...053/005
5700 FT MSL...043/006
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1106 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 505 AM MDT FRI MAY 8 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT ALL THREE TAF SITES, KCOS, KPUB, AND
KALS, FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL BE MAINLY LIGHT AND EASTERLY
THROUGHOUT THIS AFTERNOON. SCATTERED TO BROKEN MIDDLE AND UPPER-
LEVEL CLOUDS PERSIST OFF AND ON THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. GUSTY AND
ERRATIC WINDS FROM VIRGA AND HIGH BASED SHOWERS MAY BE POSSIBLE THIS
AFTERNOON, MAINLY NEAR KCOS, BUT CHANCES ARE TOO LOW TO INCLUDE IN
ANY TAF AT THIS TIME.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 081253Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP163
T00060000
METAR KCAG 081153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP152
T00220006 10072 20006 53006
METAR KCAG 081053Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM SCT100 02/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00220006
METAR KHDN 081256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160
T00281011
METAR KHDN 081156Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM SCT100 03/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP153
T00331017 10094 20017 53006
METAR KHDN 081056Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM SCT095 03/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP151
T00281011
METAR KSBS 081335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A3010 RMK AO1
T00431004
METAR KSBS 081315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3010 RMK AO1
T00281003
METAR KSBS 081255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 03/00 A3009 RMK AO1
T00280000
METAR KC07 081335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 081315Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 00/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 081255Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 00/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 081335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT008 02/00 A3017 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 081315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3016 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 081255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3015 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00281006 $
METAR KEEO 081153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148
T00061011 10078 20000 51004 $
METAR KEEO 081053Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00281006 $
METAR K20V 081335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 081315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 081255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 081315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 07/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
T00671017
METAR KGNB 081235Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 05/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
T00511022
METAR KGNB 081215Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN075 BKN100 05/M02 A3015 RMK AO2
T00501017
METAR K0CO 081335Z AUTO 31031G36KT 7SM CLR M03/M07 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 081315Z AUTO 31027G35KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 081255Z AUTO 32024G33KT 7SM SCT035 M04/M07 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 081339Z AUTO 30012G16KT 10SM SCT030 BKN036 OVC050 00/M06
A3021 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KC99 081319Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC034 M01/M05 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 081259Z AUTO 32007G17KT 10SM SCT036 OVC043 M01/M06 A3020 RMK
AO2
KGJT 081120Z 0812/0912 08003KT P6SM FEW110
FM081400 16005KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 29009G19KT P6SM SKC
FM090200 33006KT P6SM FEW250
FM090700 04004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 081253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00941011
METAR KGJT 081153Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP112
T00781022 10150 20078 53003
METAR KGJT 081053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM FEW110 09/M02 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP110
T00891022
KRIL 081120Z 0812/0912 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM081900 28009G18KT P6SM FEW250
FM090200 29005KT P6SM FEW250
FM090600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP150
T00440017
METAR KRIL 081153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00330000 10100 20033 53004
METAR KRIL 081053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP138
T00500006
METAR K5SM 081335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 081315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 081255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3027 RMK AO2
KEGE 081120Z 0812/0912 11003KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 27011G20KT P6SM SCT060
FM090300 11006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 081256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00330000
METAR KEGE 081156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP157
60000 T00330000 10117 20028 53006
METAR KEGE 081056Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00330006
KASE 081120Z 0812/0912 18005KT P6SM BKN080
FM081400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 SCT250
FM081800 33010G19KT P6SM FEW100
FM090300 20005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 081253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00171017
METAR KASE 081153Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP130
60000 T00171017 10061 20011 53003
METAR KASE 081053Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM BKN075 03/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
T00331011
METAR KCCU 081335Z AUTO 29007G16KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 081315Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 081255Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW048 02/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP130
T00221039
METAR KLXV 081153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN048 OVC055 02/M04 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP115 60001 70001 T00171039 10022 21006 53002
METAR KLXV 081053Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM FEW048 OVC075 01/M04 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP122 T00111039
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/08/2026
RANGELY - 06:06:19 MDT / 20:16:54 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:07:39 MDT / 20:13:45 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 05:57:35 MDT / 20:09:58 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1121 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 519 AM MDT FRI MAY 8 2026
SHOWERS HAVE TAPERED OFF AND SKIES ARE CLEARING. BY 15Z, ONLY
MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED, AND WILL REMAIN ABOVE
BREAKPOINTS. WINDS ARE GENERALLY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN, BUT
WILL BECOME NORTHWESTERLY AFTER 18Z, WITH GUSTS OF 15-25 KNOTS
EXPECTED. WINDS WILL AGAIN TURN LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN AFTER
03Z. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 081335Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3007 RMK AO2
T01091005
METAR KAJZ 081315Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3007 RMK AO2
T01051002
METAR KAJZ 081255Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3006 RMK AO2
T00791007
KMTJ 081120Z 0812/0912 15004KT P6SM BKN110
FM081500 36003KT P6SM FEW250
FM081900 33010G19KT P6SM FEW250
FM090100 25008KT P6SM FEW250
FM090500 14006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 081253Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM BKN100 08/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00830006
METAR KMTJ 081153Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN110 08/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP123
T00780006 10133 20078 53002
METAR KMTJ 081053Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM BKN110 08/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00830006
METAR KGUC 081256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP173
T00171011 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 081156Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP166
T00171011 10111 20017 53005 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 081056Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM FEW090 03/M02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP159
T00281017 $
METAR K7BM 081335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 07/M05 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 081315Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 06/M04 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 081255Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM SCT060 06/M05 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 081335Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3014 RMK AO2
T00551002
METAR KAEJ 081315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 04/00 A3013 RMK AO2
T00441001
METAR KAEJ 081255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A3013 RMK AO2
T00291001
METAR KANK 081335Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 06/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 T00581005
$
METAR KANK 081315Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 05/M00 A3011 RMK AO2 T00491002
$
METAR KANK 081255Z AUTO 34003KT 9SM CLR 04/M01 A3011 RMK AO2 T00421010
$
METAR KMYP 081335Z AUTO 30022G25KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 081315Z AUTO 30021KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 081255Z AUTO 30026G32KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3036 RMK AO2
KTEX 081120Z 0812/0912 14004KT P6SM FEW250
FM081700 28008G18KT P6SM FEW250
FM090100 26005KT P6SM SKC
FM090500 14004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 081335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 081315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 03/M03 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 081255Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT070 02/M03 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 081335Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 081315Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 081255Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 081253Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP142
T00331039
METAR KCEZ 081153Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00331044 10078 20022 51002
METAR KCEZ 081053Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM BKN110 03/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00331044
KDRO 081120Z 0812/0912 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 25012G20KT P6SM FEW100
FM082100 28017G26KT P6SM FEW100
FM090300 34005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP143
T00281050
METAR KDRO 081153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00391044 10144 20028 50000
METAR KDRO 081053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00441044
METAR KPSO 081335Z AUTO 10002KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 081315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 081255Z AUTO 23001KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 081335Z AUTO 32007G15KT 10SM BKN050 01/M08 A3037 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 081315Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM BKN050 01/M08 A3036 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 081255Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM BKN050 00/M08 A3035 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 081120Z 0812/0912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM081900 33010G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM090200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KALS 081252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW085 03/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00281044
METAR KALS 081152Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW085 M01/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP146
T10111050 10100 21017 53002
METAR KALS 081052Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM FEW090 M02/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP151
T10171050
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/08/2026
VAIL - 05:57:38 MDT / 20:06:12 MDT
DURANGO - 06:08:47 MDT / 20:07:09 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:00:25 MDT / 19:59:33 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1121 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 519 AM MDT FRI MAY 8 2026
SHOWERS HAVE TAPERED OFF AND SKIES ARE CLEARING. BY 15Z, ONLY
MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED, AND WILL REMAIN ABOVE
BREAKPOINTS. WINDS ARE GENERALLY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN, BUT
WILL BECOME NORTHWESTERLY AFTER 18Z, WITH GUSTS OF 15-25 KNOTS
EXPECTED. WINDS WILL AGAIN TURN LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN AFTER
03Z. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 081120Z 0812/0912 VRB03KT P6SM FEW180
FM082000 32007G16KT P6SM FEW120
FM090200 27007KT P6SM SKC
FM090500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01671078 $
METAR KPGA 081153Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01561089 10200 20156 53004 $
METAR KPGA 081053Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01611078 $
METAR KRQE 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP136
T00111072
METAR KRQE 081153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00111078 10089 20006 56001
METAR KRQE 081053Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM BKN110 01/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP128
T00111078
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1111 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 08/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 09/12Z
VFR CONDITIONS.
LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS, BECOMING W-NW 10-15 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 20
KTS AFTER 17Z. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS RETURN AFTER 02Z.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 09/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 11/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS.
W-NW WINDS 10-20 KTS WITH GUSTS 20-25 KTS ON SATURDAY, BECOMING
VARIABLE 5-15 KTS ON SUNDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 081122Z 0812/0918 15005KT P6SM FEW200
FM081530 32010KT P6SM SKC
FM090300 15004KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KSLC 081254Z 17006KT 10SM FEW250 11/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01060044
METAR KSLC 081154Z 16004KT 10SM SCT250 12/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01170028 10161 20106 51006
METAR KSLC 081054Z 14004KT 10SM BKN250 12/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01220028
KVEL 081120Z 0812/0912 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM082300 31009KT P6SM SCT150
FM090700 27003KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 081253Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00720006 TSNO $
METAR KVEL 081153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP128
T00440006 10100 20044 53003 TSNO $
METAR KVEL 081053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP126
T00610006 TSNO $
METAR KPUC 081253Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00781022
METAR KPUC 081153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00781022 10122 20072 52003
METAR KPUC 081053Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00831022
KCNY 081120Z 0812/0912 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 30012G21KT P6SM FEW150
FM082200 29016G25KT P6SM FEW150
FM090200 31010KT P6SM SKC
FM090700 29005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01171044
METAR KCNY 081153Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01001044 10161 20072 53002
METAR KCNY 081053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP102
T00891061
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0452 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL
THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY CONDITIONS WITH CLEAR SKIES WILL CONTINUE.
LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS, WITH INTERMITTENT LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS
POSSIBLE THROUGH 7Z, WILL TRANSITION TO LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS DURING
THE DAY.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST
FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY CONDITIONS AND CLEAR
SKIES WILL CONTINUE WITH LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN WINDS.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 081122Z 0812/0912 24009KT P6SM FEW200
FM081800 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM090200 23007KT P6SM FEW200=
METAR KEVW 081253Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00331022 $
METAR KEVW 081153Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00281017 10094 20028 53000 $
METAR KEVW 081053Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00441017 $
KRKS 081120Z 0812/0912 04008KT P6SM SKC
FM081500 26008KT P6SM SKC
FM081800 28015G25KT P6SM FEW200
FM090400 26010KT P6SM SCT200
FM090600 25010KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KRKS 081254Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP144
T00390017
METAR KRKS 081154Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP143
T00220006 10100 20022 50004
METAR KRKS 081054Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00330011
KRWL 081121Z 0812/0912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
FM081900 27015G25KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
FM090400 26011KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRWL 081253Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00390028
METAR KRWL 081153Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM FEW100 03/02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP145
60007 70007 T00280017 10061 20017 56004
METAR KRWL 081053Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT085 BKN110 02/02 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP149 T00170017
KLAR 081158Z 0812/0912 24008KT P6SM -SHRA FEW030 BKN050
FM081300 25008KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060
FM081900 33012G20KT P6SM SCT060 SCT150
FM090200 24010KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 081253Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM BKN060 03/02 A3008 RMK AO2 RAE08
SLP139 P0000 T00280022
METAR KLAR 081153Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM -RA BKN041 OVC075 03/02 A3007 RMK
AO2 RAE1054B33 SLP135 P0000 60014 70022 T00280017 10044 20022
51002
METAR KLAR 081053Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM -RA SCT036 SCT080 OVC110 02/02
A3006 RMK AO2 RAB0955 SLP135 P0005 T00220017
KCYS 081121Z 0812/0912 30008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090
FM081500 34012G22KT P6SM SCT150
FM090200 24008KT P6SM FEW060
FM090700 26011KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCYS 081253Z 32012G20KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP129
T00670022
METAR KCYS 081153Z 32006KT 10SM FEW065 FEW080 SCT110 06/03 A3001 RMK AO2
SLP131 60009 70014 T00610028 10067 20056 56003
METAR KCYS 081053Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM OVC100 06/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP119
T00560033
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/08/26 13:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...118/002
16000 FT MSL...221/001
12800 FT MSL...183/002
12000 FT MSL...316/001
11200 FT MSL...286/001
11000 FT MSL...024/001
10000 FT MSL...248/002
9000 FT MSL...179/002
9000 FT MSL...190/003
8100 FT MSL...221/003
7000 FT MSL...166/021
6700 FT MSL...066/009
6200 FT MSL...156/006
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/08/26 13:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
21000 FT MSL...306/039
20000 FT MSL...304/039
19000 FT MSL...308/040
18000 FT MSL...310/041
17000 FT MSL...298/040
16000 FT MSL...311/043
15000 FT MSL...302/041
14100 FT MSL...333/040
14000 FT MSL...319/040
13000 FT MSL...319/038
12000 FT MSL...321/033
11700 FT MSL...311/033
11000 FT MSL...320/027
10500 FT MSL...324/023
10000 FT MSL...332/018
9500 FT MSL...308/021
9000 FT MSL...316/023
8600 FT MSL...342/023
8000 FT MSL...337/021
7900 FT MSL...325/020
7300 FT MSL...330/019
7000 FT MSL...323/021
6700 FT MSL...320/021
6500 FT MSL...330/017
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1030 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 430 AM MDT FRI MAY 8 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE ENTIRETY OF THE PERIOD.
LIGHT WINDS AND MAINLY CLEAR SKIES TO START THE PERIOD WITH
INCREASING HIGH CLOUDS IN THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING. WINDS
INCREASE WEST OF THE DIVIDE, HIGHEST AT RKS UP TO 25KTS DURING
PEAK HEATING OF THE AFTERNOON BETWEEN 18-03Z. SKIES CONTINUE TO
THICKEN OVERNIGHT AHEAD OF THE NEXT SYSTEM FOR SATURDAY, WITH
MID LEVEL CEILINGS AT COD/WRL/CPR AFTER 06-07Z. ALL OTHER
LOCATIONS HAVE UPPER LEVEL CEILINGS TO LOWER INTO THE NEXT TAF
CYCLE. DRY CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS PERIOD WITH NO OTHER
WEATHER ELEMENTS FORECASTED AT THIS TIME.
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 1151 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 550 AM MDT FRI MAY 8 2026
UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE CURRENTLY MOVING SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE AREA
AND INTO COLORADO EARLY THIS MORNING. IMPROVING CONDITIONS AND
DECREASING CLOUDINESS EXPECTED BY 15Z WITH ANY REMNANT RAIN SHOWERS
ENDING.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS THE AREA
OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS IN BETWEEN WEATHER SYSTEMS. WEST TO NORTHWEST
WINDS WILL OCCASIONALLY GUST AROUND 25 KNOTS LATE THIS MORNING AND
THIS AFTERNOON.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 081315Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM OVC075 09/07 A3001 RMK AO2
T00930070
METAR KIBM 081235Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM OVC075 09/07 A3000 RMK AO2
T00900070
METAR KIBM 081215Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM BKN075 BKN110 09/08 A2999 RMK AO2
T00850075
KSNY 081121Z 0812/0912 31009KT P6SM BKN070 BKN100
FM081500 34015G23KT P6SM FEW150
FM090000 20009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 081253Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM BKN080 09/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP123
T00940067
METAR KSNY 081153Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM BKN110 08/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP117
70003 T00830061 10111 20078 50004
METAR KSNY 081053Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM BKN085 BKN110 09/07 A2994 RMK AO2
SLP109 T00940067
METAR KOGA 081335Z AUTO 32013G16KT 10SM SCT110 13/07 A2993 RMK AO2
T01310074
METAR KOGA 081315Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM BKN110 12/07 A2993 RMK AO2
T01240072
METAR KOGA 081255Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM SCT120 11/07 A2992 RMK AO2
T01130070
METAR KIML 081253Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01110072
METAR KIML 081153Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01110067 10133 20100 53004
METAR KIML 081053Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP100
T01060072
KMCK 081123Z 0812/0912 32008KT P6SM BKN150
FM081700 34012G21KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
FM082300 34010KT P6SM SKC
FM090500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 081253Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM BKN090 10/04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01000044
METAR KMCK 081153Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM BKN100 09/05 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP096
T00940050 10139 20094 53002 $
METAR KMCK 081053Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01170067 $
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/08/26 13:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...336/020
8000 FT MSL...338/034
5000 FT MSL...316/013
4700 FT MSL...311/018
4100 FT MSL...320/021
4000 FT MSL...324/020
3600 FT MSL...317/019
3400 FT MSL...313/014
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 624 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRAKA TODAY AND TONIGHT. NORTHWESTERLY TO NORTHERLY WINDS
ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE REGION TODAY, BECOMING GUSTY BY MID MORNING.
STRONGEST WIND GUSTS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE SANDHILLS AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA, WITH PEAK GUSTS THIS AFTERNOON OF 25 TO 30 KNOTS.
INITIAL CLOUD COVER THIS MORNING WILL PERSIST FOR A FEW MORE HOURS.
BY LATE MORNING TO EARLY AFTERNOON, A CUMULUS FIELD IS EXPECTED TO
DEVELOP ACROSS THE REGION, THOUGH NO IMPACTS ARE EXPECTED TO
CEILINGS. THIS EVENING, AS A LOW LEVEL INVERSION DEVELOPS, WINDS
QUICKLY DROP TO LIGHT AND VARIABLE AT THE SURFACE, WITH MOSTLY CLEAR
SKIES OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 081123Z 0812/0912 33010KT P6SM BKN120
FM081500 35015G24KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150
FM082300 36008KT P6SM FEW100
FM090200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM090500 20008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 081253Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01000067
METAR KGLD 081153Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP093
60000 T00890072 10133 20089 53001
METAR KGLD 081053Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP088
T00940078
KGCK 081134Z 0812/0912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
FM081600 36015G25KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KGCK 081254Z 36008KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01170072
METAR KGCK 081154Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP087
T00720039 10111 20061 55001
METAR KGCK 081054Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP080
T00890044
METAR KLBL 081256Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01000044 $
METAR KLBL 081156Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP094
T00830039 10111 20083 53002 $
METAR KLBL 081056Z AUTO 25007G15KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP091
T00940039 $
METAR KEHA 081335Z AUTO 36015KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A2994 RMK AO2
T01590044
METAR KEHA 081315Z AUTO 36013KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A2994 RMK AO2
T01530040
METAR KEHA 081255Z AUTO 36013G18KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2993 RMK AO2
T01420035
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/08/26 13:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...302/036
22000 FT MSL...309/040
20000 FT MSL...285/021
19000 FT MSL...288/032
18000 FT MSL...293/035
17000 FT MSL...287/037
16000 FT MSL...289/030
15000 FT MSL...295/030
14900 FT MSL...296/029
14000 FT MSL...290/033
13000 FT MSL...288/038
12600 FT MSL...285/036
12000 FT MSL...288/036
11000 FT MSL...294/035
10800 FT MSL...280/040
10000 FT MSL...297/040
9000 FT MSL...301/037
8100 FT MSL...307/040
8000 FT MSL...312/032
7000 FT MSL...334/025
7000 FT MSL...326/030
6100 FT MSL...343/027
6000 FT MSL...347/027
5400 FT MSL...357/018
5000 FT MSL...339/027
4700 FT MSL...339/019
4300 FT MSL...338/026
4000 FT MSL...330/021
4000 FT MSL...330/019
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/08/26 13:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
22000 FT MSL...272/035
20000 FT MSL...270/035
19000 FT MSL...270/033
18000 FT MSL...270/032
17000 FT MSL...267/028
16000 FT MSL...269/032
15000 FT MSL...269/033
14000 FT MSL...268/034
13900 FT MSL...279/025
13000 FT MSL...263/033
12000 FT MSL...257/041
9000 FT MSL...252/017
8100 FT MSL...270/007
8000 FT MSL...261/014
5900 FT MSL...270/012
5100 FT MSL...041/006
5000 FT MSL...034/007
4300 FT MSL...031/006
4000 FT MSL...011/008
3800 FT MSL...032/005
3200 FT MSL...338/003
3000 FT MSL...014/007
3000 FT MSL...014/007
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0612 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1107 PM MDT THU MAY 7 2026
VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL FOR BOTH KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD. VIRGA SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE INTO THE OVERNIGHT WITH
BASES AROUND 10KFT, BUT NO IMPACTS EXPECTED.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1011 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 507 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH
LATE EVENING. A COLD FRONT WILL PUSH SOUTHEAST THROUGH SOUTHWEST
KANSAS INTO NORTHERN OKLAHOMA LATER THIS MORNING, TURNING WINDS
NORTHERLY 10 TO 20KT WITH GUSTS UP TO 25KT GENERALLY AFTER 13-15Z.
WINDS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO SUBSIDE THIS EVENING AS SURFACE HIGH
PRESSURE BEGINS TO MOVE SOUTHWARD INTO THE HIGH PLAINS OF EASTERN
COLORADO/WESTERN KANSAS.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 081120Z 0812/0912 24009KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM081600 36016G26KT P6SM SKC
FM090000 01011KT P6SM SKC
FM090300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW240=
METAR KGUY 081253Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP079
T01220028
METAR KGUY 081153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP074
T01060028 10111 20061 53002
METAR KGUY 081053Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP072
T01000028
KDHT 081120Z 0812/0912 27007KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 33008KT P6SM SKC
FM081700 36016G26KT P6SM SKC
FM082200 03013KT P6SM SKC
FM090300 08008KT P6SM SKC
FM090500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 081253Z AUTO 29004KT 7SM CLR 09/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP097
T00890039
METAR KDHT 081153Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP092
T00720033 10100 20056 55001
METAR KDHT 081053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP091
T00720028
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1057 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 556 AM CDT FRI MAY 8 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. A COLD
FRONT WILL MOVE IN THIS MORNING, TURN WINDS TO NORTHERLY, AND
WINDS WILL BECOME BREEZY FOR SEVERAL HOURS BEHIND THE FRONT. WINDS
WILL BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 081120Z 0812/0912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 29016G26KT P6SM FEW250
FM090100 31011KT P6SM FEW250
FM090400 35005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 081253Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP145
T00561072 $
METAR KFMN 081153Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00441078 10144 20044 53005 $
METAR KFMN 081053Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP136
T00671078 $
METAR KLVS 081253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP103
T00721044 $
METAR KLVS 081153Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP089
T00781089 10117 20050 53003 $
METAR KLVS 081053Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP086
T00831094 $
METAR KRTN 081253Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00560006
METAR KRTN 081153Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00331006 10089 20028 53003
METAR KRTN 081053Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00440006
METAR KCAO 081255Z AUTO 35016KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP099
T01280011
METAR KCAO 081155Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01110006 10128 20067 53003
METAR KCAO 081055Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01000017
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1122 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 8, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 513 AM MDT FRI MAY 8 2026
MOISTENING LOW LEVEL SOUTHERLY FLOW CONTINUES ACROSS SOUTHEAST
NEW MEXICO WITH IFR CEILINGS CONFINED TO EDDY AND LEA COUNTIES.
THIS ACTIVITY COULD MIGRATE NORTHWARD INTO FAR SOUTHEAST CHAVES
AND FAR SOUTHERN ROOSEVELT COUNTIES WITH HIGH CONFIDENCE (90 PCT
CHANCE) ACTIVITY WILL REMAIN OUT OF THE KROW TERMINAL. STRATUS
WILL ERODE BY MID-MORNING. BY LATE MORNING INTO EARLY AFTERNOON,
A DRY BACKDOOR COLD FRONT WILL PROVIDE A WIND SHIFT IN NORTHEAST
NM WHILE GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED ALONG/WEST OF THE
CENTRAL MTN CHAIN. PEAK GUSTS WILL RANGE FROM 20-28 KTS WITH THE
HIGHEST SPEEDS OVER THE FOUR CORNERS AREA INCLUDING KFMN. WINDS
WILL GRADUALLY DIMINISH AFTER DUSK.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 080000Z
VALID 080600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3606 3215+10 2929+02 3128-12 3331-25 334741 345351 346662
BCE 3117+04 3526-13 3421-24 352840 353850 354261
LND 0407+02 3023-02 3242-16 3249-28 338243 338953 338564
RKS 3025 3027-01 3137-14 3249-27 337143 347953 347963
GJT 2915+10 3021+02 3230-16 3437-26 345142 346252 346462
FMN 3219+11 3323+03 3325-14 3125-26 343941 344751 334560
ABQ 3011+11 2915+03 3215-14 3313-26 022040 012651 361060
MBW 9900 2919-02 3029-17 3132-29 324646 336653 314658
DEN 3029+07 3038-01 3128-17 2822-28 313844 314653 304460
PUB 2812+09 3022+01 3023-16 3031-27 303944 294452 284757
ALS 3120+02 3125-15 3032-27 314242 315152 304459
TCC 2126 2422+10 2620+03 2917-14 2719-25 301041 301151 253858
BFF 3113 3416+02 3328-04 3138-17 2842-29 263847 274156 295057
GLD 2422 2817+07 3025-01 3035-17 3038-28 284544 284754 285058
GCK 2225+15 2317+06 3026-01 3234-16 2937-27 274542 284752 265958
GAG 2422+14 2724+06 3016+00 2926-15 2738-25 273441 273352 257058
AMA 2223 2517+07 3011+02 2921-14 2623-25 261841 272450 256457
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DATA BASED ON 080000Z
VALID 081200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3221+07 3129+00 3129-12 3026-24 333641 323951 314963
BCE 3219+03 3323-12 3220-24 342841 343551 334362
LND 3106+03 3121-02 3247-14 3258-26 336843 337053 337265
RKS 3007 3316-01 3243-13 3252-26 336243 336453 336764
GJT 2815+09 3021+01 3128-13 3342-26 345142 345552 336363
FMN 3117+10 3223+02 3222-13 3528-24 353742 354452 345061
ABQ 3421+10 3426+02 3216-14 3520-25 012941 353351 322858
MBW 3118 3316-03 3132-18 3254-29 348443 348753 337462
DEN 3130+06 3233-01 3238-16 3256-28 337244 348953 335959
PUB 3118+08 3021+00 3133-15 3150-28 336643 337052 303960
ALS 3228+01 3229-14 3337-26 345242 345052 323962
TCC 2722 3016+10 2916+03 2720-14 2923-27 292942 293051 263758
BFF 3321 3520+01 3319-05 3330-18 3145-30 294947 325354 325756
GLD 3427 3326+04 3129-02 2931-15 2734-29 283346 283354 274657
GCK 2820+14 2723+08 2627+00 2632-16 2631-28 264544 264853 266458
GAG 2524+14 2712+09 2815+01 2724-16 2741-28 264642 264751 266257
AMA 2426 2618+10 2618+03 2623-14 2733-28 273342 273251 256256
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DATA BASED ON 080000Z
VALID 090000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2914+09 2922+02 3027-12 2831-24 293240 293150 303861
BCE 3214+06 3116-12 3024-23 312440 312850 333061
LND 9900+09 2815+02 2824-13 3032-25 314041 314751 315662
RKS 2819 2820+02 2921-13 3135-24 313840 324150 324862
GJT 2712+13 2913+05 3126-12 3133-24 323540 333651 343962
FMN 3016+14 3018+05 3120-11 3123-24 312941 333351 333762
ABQ 3213+15 3215+06 3316-11 3514-24 342241 352851 342661
MBW 2917 2819+01 3134-13 3142-27 324841 335451 336262
DEN 9900+07 2922+03 3135-13 3037-26 324741 335151 345662
PUB 1205+08 2724+04 3132-12 3038-25 314341 334552 344763
ALS 2507+05 2920-13 2928-24 323841 333851 343962
TCC 0705 9900+13 9900+04 3429-10 3524-24 332241 332451 322061
BFF 2908 3009+06 3013-03 3244-14 3152-27 326242 336652 347462
GLD 3309 3309+04 3226-01 3139-14 3252-26 326042 335852 335662
GCK 3409+13 3310+04 3229+00 3141-13 3251-25 325242 325352 324961
GAG 3512+15 3118+07 3029+01 3141-13 3245-24 324541 334651 294259
AMA 0214 0213+10 3309+02 3331-12 3330-25 333041 333151 283160
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