190  
NZUS99 KBOU 042129  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1525 MDT SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 042056Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP200 T02610067  
56025 $  
METAR KFNL 041956Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP208 T02560067  
$  
METAR KFNL 041856Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP220 T02330072  
$  
 
METAR KGXY 042056Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02890067  
56028  
METAR KGXY 041956Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T02560094  
METAR KGXY 041856Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T02390089  
 
METAR KLMO 042115Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 26/07 A3030 RMK AO2  
T02560067  
METAR KLMO 042055Z AUTO 36003KT 7SM CLR 25/07 A3031 RMK AO2  
T02490068  
METAR KLMO 042035Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 25/07 A3031 RMK AO2  
T02490068  
 
METAR KBDU 042115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 042055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 042035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 042115Z AUTO 32004KT 9SM CLR 26/06 A3027 RMK AO2 T02560055  
$  
METAR KEIK 042055Z AUTO 26005KT 8SM CLR 26/06 A3028 RMK AO2 T02550059  
56022 $  
METAR KEIK 042035Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 26/06 A3028 RMK AO2 T02590058  
$  
 
KBJC 041720Z 0418/0518 02006KT P6SM FEW220  
FM050100 32005KT P6SM FEW120  
FM050300 26006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 25007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KBJC 042049Z 36004KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3034  
METAR KBJC 041945Z 31003KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3035  
METAR KBJC 041845Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3038  
 
KDEN 042056Z 0421/0524 06008KT P6SM SKC  
FM050000 14011KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 18012G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 21011KT P6SM SKC  
FM050800 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052000 06006KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KDEN 042053Z 01007KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 27/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T02670039 56021  
METAR KDEN 041953Z 25003KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 25/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T02500056  
METAR KDEN 041853Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW085 FEW150 24/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T02390072  
 
KBKF 041700Z 0417/0523 22008KT 9999 SKC QNH3036INS  
BECMG 0503/0504 18010G20KT 9999 SKC 510007 QNH3029INS  
BECMG 0505/0506 18009KT 9999 SKC QNH3030INS TX26/0422Z  
TN12/0513Z  
METAR KBKF 042058Z 33007KT 10SM FEW085 FEW150 27/05 A3029 RMK AO2A  
SLP190 T02680045 57020  
METAR KBKF 041958Z 01006KT 10SM FEW150 27/07 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP197  
T02670067  
METAR KBKF 041858Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW150 25/07 A3034 RMK AO2A SLP211  
T02470073  
 
KAPA 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220  
FM042000 04007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM050000 17012G20KT P6SM FEW220  
FM050500 19010KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 21009KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KAPA 042053Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW180 26/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T02560072 56018  
METAR KAPA 041953Z 36006KT 10SM FEW080 FEW160 24/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T02440072  
METAR KAPA 041853Z 35005KT 10SM FEW080 FEW180 23/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T02280083  
 
METAR KMNH 042115Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 042055Z AUTO 16014G18KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 042035Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3043 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 042115Z AUTO 14009G14KT 090V180 10SM CLR 28/08 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KFMM 042055Z AUTO 13009G14KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 042035Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3027 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 042115Z AUTO 16012G17KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 042055Z AUTO 15012G18KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 042035Z AUTO 16010G19KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3026 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 042053Z AUTO 17011G22KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T02560089 56022  
METAR KAKO 041953Z AUTO 18012G24KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T02500078  
METAR KAKO 041853Z AUTO 17017G25KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3036 RMK AO2 PK WND  
15026/1841 SLP235 T02440094  
 
METAR KLIC 042055Z AUTO 18014G25KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND  
17026/2013 SLP230 T02280089 56019 $  
METAR KLIC 041955Z AUTO 17017G29KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16029/1950 SLP234 T02220094 $  
METAR KLIC 041855Z AUTO 18015G24KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18027/1804 SLP240 T02170094 $  
 
METAR KHEQ 042115Z AUTO 16010G16KT 9SM CLR 25/09 A3028 RMK AO2 T02540094  
$  
METAR KHEQ 042055Z AUTO 18009G15KT 9SM CLR 25/10 A3028 RMK AO2 T02550100  
58027 $  
METAR KHEQ 042035Z AUTO 16009G18KT 8SM CLR 25/10 A3029 RMK AO2 T02530099  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 042114Z AUTO 18013G18KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 042054Z AUTO 19011G17KT 10SM SCT055 26/10 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 042034Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM SCT055 25/10 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 042053Z AUTO 19013G21KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T02330100 56019  
METAR KITR 041953Z AUTO 19015G20KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02280106  
METAR KITR 041853Z AUTO 18013G22KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T02220111  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/04/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 07:00:10 MDT / 18:37:40 MDT  
DENVER - 06:59:20 MDT / 18:37:39 MDT  
STERLING - 06:52:48 MDT / 18:30:13 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 10/04/26 21:22 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...305/023  
13000 FT MSL...309/018  
12600 FT MSL...312/018  
12000 FT MSL...314/017  
11100 FT MSL...321/014  
11000 FT MSL...325/012  
10000 FT MSL...346/010  
10000 FT MSL...345/008  
8000 FT MSL...052/004  
7900 FT MSL...046/004  
7200 FT MSL...062/003  
7000 FT MSL...074/005  
6600 FT MSL...078/003  
6100 FT MSL...026/010  
6000 FT MSL...035/007  
5900 FT MSL...013/010  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1802 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1128 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. LIGHT AND VARIABLE  
WINDS EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS, THOUGH WITH A WESTERLY  
COMPONENT FAVORED. BY 20Z, WINDS SHOULD TURN NORTHEASTERLY AND STAY  
THERE FOR A FEW HOURS BEFORE TURNING BACK TO THE SOUTH. KDEN AND  
KAPA MAY SEE SOME MORE GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS (~15-20 KTS) BETWEEN  
00Z AND 05Z, AFTER WHICH WINDS SHOULD SETTLE INTO DRAINAGE FOR THE  
OVERNIGHT HOURS. ANOTHER PERIOD OF LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS IS  
EXPECTED IN THE MORNING, AROUND 16-20Z, WITH WINDS SETTLING INTO A  
NORTHEAST PATTERN AGAIN AFTER THAT. SKIES SHOULD REMAIN CLEAR  
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 042115Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT060 17/M01 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 042055Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 042035Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3074 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 042055Z 17014KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3038 RMK AO2A SLP222  
T02320060 57018 PNO $  
METAR KAFF 041855Z 18010G18KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3042 RMK AO2A SLP231  
T02160059 PNO $  
 
KCOS 041723Z 0418/0518 17008KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 16012G22KT P6SM FEW150  
FM050200 15008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM050700 02006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 042054Z 17014KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 22/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02170067 56018  
METAR KCOS 041954Z 16015G23KT 10SM FEW120 22/07 A3042 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16026/1910 SLP234 T02220067  
METAR KCOS 041854Z 15017G24KT 10SM FEW120 21/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02110067  
 
METAR KFLY 042115Z AUTO 16013G17KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3045 RMK AO2  
T02110055  
METAR KFLY 042055Z AUTO 18012G17KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3045 RMK AO2  
T02100054  
METAR KFLY 042035Z AUTO 19012G17KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3046 RMK AO2  
T02140055  
 
METAR KFCS 042055Z AUTO 16010G18KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T02400076 57015 $  
METAR KFCS 041955Z AUTO 15014G21KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T02290070 $  
METAR KFCS 041855Z AUTO 18014G21KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S SLP252 T02330070 $  
 
KPUB 041723Z 0418/0518 16007KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 13010G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 09005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 03007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 33005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051100 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 042053Z 14012G19KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T02390094 56025  
METAR KPUB 041953Z 14012KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T02390094  
METAR KPUB 041853Z 13010KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T02280089  
 
METAR KVTP 042115Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM SCT044 SCT060 BKN065 15/04 A3076  
RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 042055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 SCT065 BKN070 17/05 A3076  
RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 042035Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM SCT048 SCT060 15/05 A3076 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 042054Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T02330083 56025 $  
METAR KTAD 041954Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T02280106 $  
METAR KTAD 041854Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T02060100  
 
METAR KLHX 042053Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T02330133 57026  
METAR KLHX 041953Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T02280133  
METAR KLHX 041853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T02170128  
 
METAR KLAA 042053Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T02390117 56021  
METAR KLAA 041953Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM FEW047 24/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T02390117  
METAR KLAA 041853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP254  
T02280117  
 
METAR KSPD 042056Z AUTO 13009KT 23/11 A3036 RMK AO1 SLP233 T02280111  
56019 $  
METAR KSPD 041956Z AUTO 11006KT 23/11 A3038 RMK AO1 SLP237 T02280111  
$  
METAR KSPD 041856Z AUTO 11007KT 22/11 A3040 RMK AO1 SLP246 T02220111  
$  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/04/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:48:23 MDT / 18:27:05 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:57:17 MDT / 18:36:58 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:49:12 MDT / 18:29:02 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 10/04/26 21:22 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...333/019  
14200 FT MSL...321/013  
14000 FT MSL...323/014  
13000 FT MSL...329/018  
12300 FT MSL...328/018  
12000 FT MSL...322/017  
11000 FT MSL...299/016  
10800 FT MSL...299/018  
10000 FT MSL...245/015  
9700 FT MSL...229/015  
9000 FT MSL...199/016  
8600 FT MSL...189/016  
8000 FT MSL...170/016  
7700 FT MSL...169/016  
7100 FT MSL...157/016  
7000 FT MSL...154/016  
6400 FT MSL...150/016  
6000 FT MSL...145/017  
5900 FT MSL...143/016  
5700 FT MSL...146/017  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1857 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1123 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT KALS, KCOS, AND KPUB THROUGH 24  
HOURS. WINDS WILL GENERALLY FOLLOW DIURNAL FLOW PATTERNS, WITH KCOS  
AND KPUB EXPERIENCING GUSTY WINDS, 20-25 KNOTS, THIS AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 042053Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02670011 56018  
METAR KCAG 041953Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T02560006  
METAR KCAG 041853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T02330022  
 
METAR KHDN 042056Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T02500000 56018  
METAR KHDN 041956Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02441006  
METAR KHDN 041856Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T02331017  
 
METAR KSBS 042115Z AUTO 23010G18KT 200V260 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3038 RMK AO1  
T02491015  
METAR KSBS 042055Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3039 RMK AO1  
T02471015  
METAR KSBS 042035Z AUTO 23008KT 200V260 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3039 RMK AO1  
T02431016  
 
METAR KC07 042115Z AUTO 10SM 16/M02 A3070 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 042055Z AUTO 10SM 16/M01 A3070 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 042035Z AUTO 10SM 16/M02 A3070 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 042115Z AUTO 28008G16KT 250V310 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3048 RMK  
AO1  
METAR K33V 042055Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3049 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 042035Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3049 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 042053Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T02611022 56017  
METAR KEEO 041953Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T02561033  
METAR KEEO 041853Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T02390033  
 
METAR K20V 042115Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 25/M02 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 042055Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 042035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3044 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 042115Z AUTO 23004G21KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3050 RMK AO2  
T02411038  
METAR KGNB 042055Z AUTO 28012G17KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3050 RMK AO2  
T02451029  
METAR KGNB 042035Z AUTO 22007G16KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3051 RMK AO2  
T02281043  
 
METAR K0CO 042115Z AUTO 31013G29KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3079 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 042055Z AUTO 30012G21KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3079 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 042035Z AUTO 33008G16KT 260V090 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3079 RMK  
AO2  
 
KGJT 041720Z 0418/0518 12009KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 30006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 03004KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 10008KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 14006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 042053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T02780050 58021  
METAR KGJT 041953Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T02670056  
METAR KGJT 041853Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T02500044  
 
KRIL 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 26008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM050300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 042053Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T02780017 58027  
METAR KRIL 041953Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T02610033  
METAR KRIL 041853Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T02390039  
 
KEGE 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB02KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 25008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
FM050200 14005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 042056Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP212 T02670006  
56028  
METAR KEGE 041956Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/00 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T02500000  
METAR KEGE 041856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T02280017  
 
KASE 041720Z 0418/0518 00000KT P6SM SKC  
FM041900 35009KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250  
FM050200 20007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM051500 VRB02KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 042053Z 28004G14KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T02391061 58018  
METAR KASE 041953Z 32004G16KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T02391067  
METAR KASE 041853Z 34008G15KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T02281033  
 
METAR KCCU 042115Z AUTO 30008G14KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 10/M06 A3077 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 042055Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3077 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 042035Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3078 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 042053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01891039  
57014  
METAR KLXV 041953Z AUTO VRB04G15KT 10SM SCT085 18/M02 A3063 RMK AO2  
SLP223 T01831022  
METAR KLXV 041853Z AUTO 32007KT 290V350 10SM SCT075 18/M02 A3065 RMK AO2  
SLP231 T01831017  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/04/2026  
RANGELY - 07:14:47 MDT / 18:52:44 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:13:24 MDT / 18:52:19 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:07:08 MDT / 18:44:43 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 10/04/26 21:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...296/008  
12000 FT MSL...286/005  
11700 FT MSL...284/005  
11000 FT MSL...276/007  
11000 FT MSL...283/008  
10400 FT MSL...326/004  
10200 FT MSL...281/009  
10100 FT MSL...321/006  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1754 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1016 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN IN PLACE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS AND  
BEYOND WITH GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS EXPECTED. A VERY ISOLATED  
SHOWER MAY OCCUR OVER THE SAN JUANS THIS AFTERNOON BUT DO NOT  
ANTICIPATE ANY CONCERNS AT KTEX.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 042115Z AUTO 23006KT CLR 28/05 A3030 RMK AO2 T02820050  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 042055Z AUTO 24005KT CLR 28/07 A3030 RMK AO2 T02750065  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 042035Z AUTO 23003KT CLR 27/07 A3032 RMK AO2 T02690071  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 041720Z 0418/0518 20003KT P6SM SKC  
FM042100 35006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050100 15006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 042053Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T02670022 58020  
METAR KMTJ 041953Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T02560067  
METAR KMTJ 041853Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T02390083  
 
METAR KGUC 042056Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T02280033 58026 $  
METAR KGUC 041956Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T02170044 $  
METAR KGUC 041856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T02000039 $  
 
METAR K7BM 042115Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM SCT120 18/02 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 042055Z AUTO 15010G15KT 10SM SCT120 18/03 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 042035Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3061 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 042115Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3045 RMK AO2  
T02110011  
METAR KAEJ 042055Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3046 RMK AO2  
T02230004  
METAR KAEJ 042035Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3047 RMK AO2  
T02250014  
 
METAR KANK 042115Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3040 RMK AO2 T02370032  
$  
METAR KANK 042055Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3041 RMK AO2 T02380024  
57030 $  
METAR KANK 042035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3042 RMK AO2 T02370040  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 042115Z AUTO 26012G16KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3085 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 042055Z AUTO 29015G19KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3086 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 042035Z AUTO 27010G18KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3087 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 042115Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3033 RMK AO2  
T02660039  
METAR KAIB 042055Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3034 RMK AO2 T02610045  
58019  
METAR KAIB 042035Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3035 RMK AO2  
T02550060  
 
KTEX 041720Z 0418/0518 12003KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250  
FM050600 13004KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 042115Z AUTO 33009G15KT 270V340 10SM CLR 18/04 A3059 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KTEX 042055Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 042035Z AUTO 28011G17KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 042115Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3050 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 042055Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3050 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 042035Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 042053Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T02500072 57017 $  
METAR KCEZ 041953Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T02500072 $  
METAR KCEZ 041853Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T02440072 $  
 
KDRO 041720Z 0418/0518 00000KT P6SM SKC  
FM041900 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 07004KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 042053Z AUTO 22009G16KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T02330056 56019  
METAR KDRO 041953Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T02330056  
METAR KDRO 041853Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T02220061  
 
METAR KPSO 042115Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 042055Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 042035Z AUTO 23008G14KT 190V260 10SM CLR 22/02 A3049 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 042115Z AUTO 22009KT 190V260 10SM SCT049 12/01 A3079 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCPW 042055Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM SCT043 BKN049 BKN060 10/01 A3079  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 042035Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT046 BKN060 BKN075 11/01 A3079  
RMK AO2  
 
KALS 041723Z 0418/0518 29005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 16005KT P6SM SCT200  
FM051200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KALS 042052Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP235 T02170017  
57023 $  
METAR KALS 041952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T02060006 $  
METAR KALS 041852Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01940022 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 10/04/2026  
VAIL - 07:04:53 MDT / 18:43:16 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:09:50 MDT / 18:50:24 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 07:01:56 MDT / 18:42:20 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 10/04/26 21:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...296/008  
12000 FT MSL...286/005  
11700 FT MSL...284/005  
11000 FT MSL...276/007  
11000 FT MSL...283/008  
10400 FT MSL...326/004  
10200 FT MSL...281/009  
10100 FT MSL...321/006  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1754 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1016 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN IN PLACE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS AND  
BEYOND WITH GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS EXPECTED. A VERY ISOLATED  
SHOWER MAY OCCUR OVER THE SAN JUANS THIS AFTERNOON BUT DO NOT  
ANTICIPATE ANY CONCERNS AT KTEX.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T02830056 58020 $  
METAR KPGA 041953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T02720061 $  
METAR KPGA 041853Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T02560061 $  
 
METAR KRQE 042053Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T02390028 58014 $  
METAR KRQE 041953Z AUTO 07010G16KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T02330028 $  
METAR KRQE 041853Z AUTO 08005G16KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T02220044 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1741 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SUNDAY 04/18Z THROUGH MONDAY 05/18Z  
EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS. WINDS E TO SE 10-20 KTS GUSTING TO 25 KTS THROUGH  
02Z, THEN BECOMING LIGHT.  
OUTLOOK...MONDAY 05/18Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 07/18Z...EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS. SURFACE WINDS FROM THE NE THROUGH SE 5-15 KTS GUSTING  
20 KTS DAYTIME MONDAY, THEN BECOMING VARIABLE 5-15 KTS THE  
REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 042100Z 0421/0524 32006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 16004KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 042054Z 29004KT 10SM FEW090 29/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T02890072 58015 $  
METAR KSLC 041954Z 33006KT 10SM FEW080 28/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T02830072 $  
METAR KSLC 041854Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 27/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T02720056 $  
 
KVEL 041720Z 0418/0518 11003KT P6SM SKC  
FM042100 20005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 29007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T02440067 58020  
METAR KVEL 041953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T02330061  
METAR KVEL 041853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02170061  
 
METAR KPUC 042053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T02500039 58016  
METAR KPUC 041953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T02440039  
METAR KPUC 041853Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T02390050  
 
KCNY 041720Z 0418/0518 14005KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 27006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 VRB02KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 042053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T02830056 58020  
METAR KCNY 041953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T02830061  
METAR KCNY 041853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T02610067  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1916 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION, ISSUED 608 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
 
KSLC...VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AT THE KSLC TERMINAL UNDER GENERALLY  
CLEAR SKIES THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS REMAIN OVERALL LIGHT, WITH  
SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS TRANSITIONING TO THE NORTHWEST AROUND 20Z.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO  
PREVAIL ACROSS ALL REGIONAL TERMINALS UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES.  
WINDS REMAIN GENERALLY LIGHT WITH TYPICAL DIURNAL SHIFTS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 041720Z 0418/0518 26008KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 17007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 24008KT P6SM BKN200=  
METAR KEVW 042053Z AUTO 25012G21KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T02501011 57011  
METAR KEVW 041953Z AUTO 25014G22KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T02501011  
METAR KEVW 041853Z AUTO 24010G20KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T02440000  
 
KRKS 041720Z 0418/0518 24005KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 27010KT P6SM SKC  
FM050100 21005KT P6SM FEW250  
FM051700 24015G25KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRKS 042054Z AUTO 25015G20KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T02561028 57017  
METAR KRKS 041954Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T02391017  
METAR KRKS 041854Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T02221011  
 
KRWL 041720Z 0418/0518 23010KT P6SM SKC  
FM042100 25013G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM050100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250  
FM051600 25013KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KRWL 042053Z AUTO 24014G28KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27029/2029 SLP203 T02561017 56016 $  
METAR KRWL 041953Z AUTO 21010G23KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26029/1933 SLP204 T02561006 $  
METAR KRWL 041853Z AUTO 23016G26KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24028/1838 SLP210 T02441006 $  
 
KLAR 041720Z 0418/0518 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 31010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM050100 18008KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 23008KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KLAR 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T02441033 58015  
METAR KLAR 041953Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T02391028  
METAR KLAR 041853Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T02281039  
 
KCYS 041720Z 0418/0518 20012KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051000 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 29014KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 042053Z 13011KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02330033  
58019  
METAR KCYS 041953Z 18012G17KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T02280039  
METAR KCYS 041853Z 20009G17KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T02170050  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 10/04/26 21:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...249/001  
25000 FT MSL...155/002  
24000 FT MSL...284/001  
22000 FT MSL...267/001  
16000 FT MSL...290/003  
14600 FT MSL...266/004  
14000 FT MSL...262/004  
12700 FT MSL...250/008  
12000 FT MSL...280/011  
11200 FT MSL...265/007  
11000 FT MSL...264/007  
10000 FT MSL...280/004  
10000 FT MSL...298/005  
9000 FT MSL...271/003  
9000 FT MSL...268/003  
8100 FT MSL...355/004  
8000 FT MSL...356/005  
7300 FT MSL...029/005  
7000 FT MSL...029/007  
6700 FT MSL...039/005  
6200 FT MSL...040/007  
6000 FT MSL...038/007  
5900 FT MSL...040/007  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 10/04/26 21:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...292/023  
14000 FT MSL...297/027  
13200 FT MSL...301/025  
13000 FT MSL...302/024  
12000 FT MSL...307/019  
11700 FT MSL...309/018  
11000 FT MSL...309/014  
10500 FT MSL...318/010  
10000 FT MSL...323/006  
9500 FT MSL...296/003  
9000 FT MSL...127/005  
8600 FT MSL...140/006  
8000 FT MSL...159/008  
7900 FT MSL...154/008  
7400 FT MSL...144/010  
7000 FT MSL...147/011  
6700 FT MSL...159/014  
6600 FT MSL...147/015  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1807 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1050 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE ENTIRETY OF THE PERIOD AT ALL  
TAF SITES. LIGHT WINDS AND MAINLY CLEAR SKIES THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON 10KTS OR LESS, BECOMING 5KTS OR LESS AFTER 02Z TOWARDS  
SUNSET WITH RADIATIONAL COOLING. SOME HIGH CLOUDS OVERNIGHT FOR  
JAC/RKS ASSOCIATED WITH A WEAK SHORTWAVE FURTHER WEST AND SOUTH,  
BUT OTHERWISE, CLEAR AND CALM OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING.  
WINDS START TO INCREASE AT RKS/CPR AFTER 16-17Z WITH A TIGHTER  
GRADIENT AND DAYTIME HEATING/MIXING TO THE SURFACE. NO OTHER  
WEATHER ELEMENTS ARE EXPECTED AT THIS TIME.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON SMOKE, ICING, AND TURBULENCE  
FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2028 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1121 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED AT TERMINALS GIVEN THE RIDGING  
PATTERN. CLEAR TO MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES AND WINDS OUT OF THE SOUTH  
TO SOUTHWEST AT 10 TO 15 KNOTS, GUSTS TO 25 AT NEBRASKA  
TERMINALS. OVERNIGHT THERE ARE SOME SIGNS THAT LOW LEVEL CLOUDS  
DEVELOP OVER SOME OF THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE TERMINALS. SOME OF  
THE MORE AGGRESSIVE MODEL SOLUTIONS HAVE CIGS DOWN TO ABOUT 1000  
FEET BETWEEN 8 AND 16Z. THIS WOULD BE MAINLY AFTER WHEN THE LOW  
LEVEL JET BEGINS TO SUBSIDE AND HOW MUCH MOISTURE ULTIMATELY  
GETS ADVECTED NORTHWARD. IF THE MORE BULLISH SOLUTIONS ARE RIGHT  
KBFF, KAIA, AND KSNY MAY DIP INTO MVFR. TOMORROW IS MUCH THE  
SAME AS TODAY WITH CLEAR SKIES. WINDS OUT OF THE WEST OR  
NORTHWEST.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 042115Z AUTO 19012G17KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3030 RMK AO2  
T02640083  
METAR KIBM 042055Z AUTO 21012G16KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3030 RMK AO2  
T02620085  
METAR KIBM 042035Z AUTO 19013G18KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3031 RMK AO2  
T02580090  
 
KSNY 041720Z 0418/0518 19016G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM050000 17013KT P6SM SKC  
FM050700 19010KT P6SM SCT030  
FM051200 21010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSNY 041954Z AUTO 19014G23KT 10SM 25/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T02500078 $  
 
METAR KOGA 042115Z AUTO 19009G14KT 140V210 10SM CLR 26/10 A3028 RMK AO2  
T02590101  
METAR KOGA 042055Z AUTO 15009G14KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3029 RMK AO2  
T02600099  
METAR KOGA 042035Z AUTO 18010G15KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3030 RMK AO2  
T02590103  
 
METAR KIML 042053Z AUTO 17010G22KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T02610089 57026  
METAR KIML 041953Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T02500089  
METAR KIML 041853Z AUTO 17010G18KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T02390094  
 
KMCK 041720Z 0418/0518 14011KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 17007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051400 19015G27KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 042053Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T02440100 56023  
METAR KMCK 041953Z AUTO 14007G14KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T02390094  
METAR KMCK 041853Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T02220089  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 10/04/26 21:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10000 FT MSL...267/018  
8000 FT MSL...195/010  
7500 FT MSL...203/013  
7000 FT MSL...185/012  
6500 FT MSL...185/013  
6000 FT MSL...178/013  
5400 FT MSL...172/013  
5000 FT MSL...173/013  
4700 FT MSL...169/013  
4100 FT MSL...165/013  
4000 FT MSL...175/014  
3600 FT MSL...176/013  
3400 FT MSL...174/013  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2019 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1156 AM CDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.  
THE MAIN AVIATION CONCERN WILL BE DEVELOPING LLWS TONIGHT  
TRANSITIONING TO GUSTY SOUTH WINDS THROUGH THE LATE MORNING.  
HAVE INSERTED A MENTION AT BOTH LBF AND VTN BEGINNING EARLY  
MONDAY MORNING AS WINDS RAMP UP QUICKLY OFF THE SURFACE. THIS  
SHOULD PERSIST FOR A FEW HOURS BEFORE DEVELOPING INTO GUSTY  
WINDS AT THE SURFACE WITH PEAK SPEEDS AROUND 25 TO 30 KNOTS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 041720Z 0418/0518 16015KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 19011KT P6SM SKC  
FM051300 19015G27KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGLD 042053Z AUTO 17012G18KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T02390083 56022 $  
METAR KGLD 041953Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T02390094 $  
METAR KGLD 041853Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T02280106 $  
 
KGCK 041720Z 0418/0518 07008KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 17010KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 19015G23KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 042054Z 11010G15KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02440089 56021 $  
METAR KGCK 041954Z 10009KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP247 T02500100  
$  
METAR KGCK 041854Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP255 T02390106  
$  
 
METAR KLBL 042056Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP247  
6//// T02500111 57020 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 041956Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T02440111 PNO $  
SPECI KLBL 041941Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3035 RMK AO2 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 042115Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3037 RMK AO2  
T02540101  
METAR KEHA 042055Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3037 RMK AO2  
T02390092  
METAR KEHA 042035Z AUTO 10007KT 060V120 10SM CLR 26/11 A3037 RMK AO2  
T02600107  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 10/04/26 21:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...289/019  
15000 FT MSL...292/020  
14800 FT MSL...292/020  
14000 FT MSL...297/018  
13000 FT MSL...304/014  
12600 FT MSL...304/014  
12000 FT MSL...299/015  
11000 FT MSL...298/017  
10700 FT MSL...297/017  
10000 FT MSL...288/015  
9100 FT MSL...207/009  
9000 FT MSL...196/009  
8000 FT MSL...178/012  
8000 FT MSL...177/012  
7000 FT MSL...169/014  
6900 FT MSL...170/014  
6000 FT MSL...166/014  
6000 FT MSL...165/014  
5300 FT MSL...166/014  
5000 FT MSL...163/014  
4700 FT MSL...164/014  
4200 FT MSL...161/015  
4000 FT MSL...159/015  
4000 FT MSL...162/014  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 10/04/26 21:11 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...011/007  
13900 FT MSL...012/008  
13000 FT MSL...351/006  
12000 FT MSL...351/005  
11700 FT MSL...001/006  
11000 FT MSL...345/012  
10000 FT MSL...341/014  
9800 FT MSL...340/014  
9000 FT MSL...340/013  
8200 FT MSL...010/007  
8000 FT MSL...028/007  
7100 FT MSL...045/009  
7000 FT MSL...045/009  
6000 FT MSL...048/009  
6000 FT MSL...047/009  
5100 FT MSL...051/009  
5000 FT MSL...055/008  
4400 FT MSL...054/008  
4000 FT MSL...063/008  
3800 FT MSL...063/007  
3200 FT MSL...058/010  
3000 FT MSL...056/010  
3000 FT MSL...056/010  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1811 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1014 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD FOR KGLD AND  
KMCK. THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND OVERNIGHT, SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS  
IN THE 5-17 KTS RANGE ARE EXPECTED. AROUND SUNRISE MONDAY,  
WINDS WILL BECOME SOUTH-SOUTHEASTERLY AND BY NOON WILL BE  
GUSTING AROUND 30 KTS.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1704 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1145 AM CDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
EASTERLY WINDS AT 10 KNOTS OR LESS WILL GRADUALLY VEER TO THE  
SOUTHEAST TONIGHT AS A SURFACE RIDGE CROSSES SOUTHWEST KANSAS  
AND A TROUGH OF LOW THERE IS A 20-30%  
CHANCE THAT LOWS MAY BOTTOM OUT IN THE MIDDLE 40S IN SOME  
LOCATIONS.PRESSURE AT THE SURFACE BEINGS TO DEVELOP  
OVER EASTERN COLORADO. SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE TO NEAR  
15 KNOTS AFTER 15Z MONDAY. VFR CONDITIONS TODAY AND EARLY  
TONIGHT MAY GIVE WAY TO SOME PATCHY FOG EARLY TUESDAY MORNING,  
ESPECIALLY IN THE HAYS AREA BASED ON THE LATEST RRFS. RRFS  
SUGGESTS VISIBILITIES MAY FALL TO LESS THAN ONE MILE AT TIMES IN  
THE HAYS AREA BETWEEN 09Z AND 14Z MONDAY.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 041720Z 0418/0518 06007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM050400 12005KT P6SM FEW250  
FM051700 19012KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 042053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T02500100 56019 $  
METAR KGUY 041953Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T02440106 $  
METAR KGUY 041853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T02330094 $  
 
KDHT 041720Z 0418/0518 06008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM050100 12005KT P6SM FEW250  
FM051600 21010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 042053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT047 23/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T02280117 57018 PWINO $  
METAR KDHT 041953Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM FEW042 22/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T02220117 PWINO $  
METAR KDHT 041853Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM SCT038 22/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T02220117 PWINO $  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1720 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1213 PM CDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
CURRENTLY WE HAVE VFR CONDTIONS KAMA, KDHT, AND KGUY, AND THAT IS  
EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE REST OF THIS TAF PERIOD.  
WINDS SHIFT FROM EASTERLY TO SOUTHERLY THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND  
OVERNIGHT. AROUND 16Z TOMORROW, WIND SPEEDS WILL INCREASE ACROSS  
THE NW TX PANHANDLE AND W OK PANHANDLE.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 041722Z 0418/0518 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 042053Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP235 T02610061  
58020  
METAR KFMN 041953Z 33004KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02560050  
METAR KFMN 041853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T02440050  
 
METAR KLVS 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM 19/07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T01890072 58018 $  
METAR KLVS 041953Z AUTO 06006G15KT 10SM 19/08 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01890078 $  
METAR KLVS 041853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM 17/08 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T01720083 $  
 
METAR KRTN 042053Z AUTO 19005G16KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02110083 56018 $  
METAR KRTN 041953Z AUTO 21010G15KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T02170078 $  
METAR KRTN 041853Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T02060072 $  
 
METAR KCAO 042055Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T02110100 56017  
METAR KCAO 041955Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T02110106  
METAR KCAO 041855Z AUTO 10SM BKN037 20/11 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T02000106  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1853 UTC SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1123 AM MDT SUN OCT 4 2026  
BREEZY EAST WINDS WILL CONTINUE THRU SUNSET WITH GUSTS OF 20 TO  
30KT COMMON FROM THE CENTRAL MT CHAIN WESTWARD. WINDS WILL TAPER  
OFF THIS EVENING THEN PATCHY FOG AND LOW CLOUDS MAY FORM ALONG  
AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MT CHAIN OVERNIGHT. THERE IS A 10-20%  
CHANCE OF IFR CIGS OVER SOUTHEAST NM WITH A LARGER AREA OF IFR  
VSBYS POSSIBLE OVER EASTERN NM.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 041200Z  
VALID 041800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2409+16 2610+08 2708-10 2913-22 301637 292543 283053  
BCE 1709+08 0405-09 3408-21 281635 272543 272952  
LND 3109+15 3013+08 3019-10 3017-22 311638 291945 292254  
RKS 2712 2815+08 3016-10 3015-23 310937 281245 282653  
GJT 2505+15 2806+08 3106-09 3209-23 301737 302843 283252  
FMN 1305+13 9900+07 0209-08 3206-21 282235 283242 284251  
ABQ 1118+10 0615+06 0513-07 2705-20 292234 293441 284051  
MBW 2721 2818+07 3021-10 3121-22 312138 312945 303153  
DEN 2909+15 3211+09 3112-10 3017-22 311538 331946 302752  
PUB 1908+11 3007+07 3107-09 3112-22 281839 313044 304551  
ALS 3306+07 3605-09 3007-22 282437 303443 294751  
TCC 0712 0615+08 0515+03 0310-08 3410-20 312835 304140 295049  
BFF 1819 2315+12 2417+06 2926-10 3027-23 312839 313947 324553  
GLD 1712 9900+09 9900+06 2717-09 2717-23 302339 312948 313650  
GCK 1209+13 0805+09 9900+04 3207-09 2906-23 302239 302747 303750  
GAG 0814+12 0712+09 0912+05 0407-08 3606-22 301337 292543 284650  
AMA 0813 0614+08 0716+04 0509-08 3508-21 322336 303840 295249  
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z  
VALID 050000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2906+17 2707+09 2811-09 2919-22 291837 272445 243155  
BCE 9900+09 9900-08 3106-21 271736 262844 274251  
LND 9900+16 2808+09 3019-10 2815-22 271938 272145 293554  
RKS 2808 2912+09 3015-10 3016-22 272038 292644 293254  
GJT 9900+17 9900+09 3106-09 3109-22 302136 292543 282353  
FMN 9900+15 9900+07 9900-08 3012-21 292634 293043 293852  
ABQ 1210+12 0816+06 9900-07 2915-19 292733 283642 294251  
MBW 2812 2814+08 3016-10 3118-23 302037 302245 292454  
DEN 9900+16 3507+08 3119-10 3111-22 291237 291544 303252  
PUB 1911+12 3608+08 3511-09 2911-22 281337 292743 303651  
ALS 3606+08 3610-08 2910-22 293035 293142 293152  
TCC 1007 0610+10 0612+05 0307-08 3214-19 302934 293841 283651  
BFF 1621 2314+12 3022+07 3222-10 3121-23 323038 323045 303353  
GLD 1815 2505+12 3108+08 3211-09 3017-23 312437 333044 302852  
GCK 1507+13 2006+10 9900+06 3109-09 2917-22 312438 322244 312750  
GAG 0808+13 1010+09 0705+05 0410-08 3308-22 322138 303442 294449  
AMA 0807 1408+09 0913+04 0507-08 3414-19 312935 293841 294250  
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z  
VALID 051200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2105 2411+17 2510+09 2912-10 2814-22 281039 272148 273457  
BCE 9900+07 9900-08 9900-22 282037 273146 285152  
LND 3012+16 3014+08 2917-10 3128-23 312539 291649 273558  
RKS 2813 2814+07 3014-10 3222-23 321739 291648 273357  
GJT 2505+15 2805+08 3410-10 3313-22 311538 282346 273755  
FMN 9900+12 3607+06 9900-09 3409-22 292035 283443 284950  
ABQ 9900+08 0716+06 9900-07 3113-21 282534 283941 284949  
MBW 2822 2921+08 3120-11 2919-23 322439 302547 273356  
DEN 3306+16 3005+08 3113-10 3014-23 301837 292144 273055  
PUB 2706+14 9900+08 3311-10 3111-22 311337 292543 283853  
ALS 3408+07 3607-09 3308-22 301836 292943 284551  
TCC 2108 9900+07 0605+06 9900-08 3007-22 292734 293742 294849  
BFF 2807 2810+15 2814+07 3020-11 2918-23 292138 282446 273556  
GLD 2124 2205+13 9900+07 3014-10 3013-23 301237 282145 283553  
GCK 2113+13 2208+09 9900+06 2911-09 3013-22 310736 291844 303452  
GAG 9900+13 9900+09 9900+04 9900-08 3010-22 291436 293042 303352  
AMA 1705 9900+08 9900+04 9900-08 2705-21 303134 293242 304450  
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