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NZUS99 KBOU 172151
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1445 MST TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 172056Z 28018KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 28029/2006
SLP968 T00941061 50008 $
METAR KFNL 171956Z 29021G30KT 10SM FEW055 07/M07 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND
29035/1904 SLP969 T00721067 $
METAR KFNL 171856Z 29023G34KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2945 RMK AO2 PK WND
28038/1841 SLP950 T01111111 $
METAR KGXY 172056Z AUTO 26026G33KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2947 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28039/1959 SLP988 T01171089 53012 $
METAR KGXY 171956Z AUTO 28029G37KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2943 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26041/1923 SLP972 T01171100 $
METAR KGXY 171856Z AUTO 28027G40KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2942 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25043/1835 SLP965 T01331133 $
METAR KLMO 172135Z AUTO 25013G26KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2954 RMK AO2
T00711053
METAR KLMO 172115Z AUTO 23025G30KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2952 RMK AO2 T00651053
METAR KLMO 172055Z AUTO 23022G29KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2953 RMK AO2 T00601038
METAR KBDU 172135Z AUTO 27019G30KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 BKN110 08/M09
A2949 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 172115Z AUTO 31013G27KT 10SM SCT043 SCT060 BKN080 09/M08
A2949 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 172055Z AUTO 30009G28KT 10SM SCT048 BKN075 OVC090 09/M08
A2950 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 172135Z AUTO 30018KT 9SM CLR 10/M10 A2949 RMK AO2 PK WND
28028/2113 T01031097 $
METAR KEIK 172115Z AUTO 28022G28KT 9SM CLR 09/M11 A2948 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28028/2113 T00921108 $
METAR KEIK 172055Z AUTO 29018G32KT 9SM FEW080 10/M11 A2949 RMK AO2
T01001111 $
KBJC 171739Z 1718/1818 27014G25KT P6SM SCT070 SCT100
TEMPO 1718/1720 26024G35KT
FM172000 27025G35KT P6SM FEW080
FM180000 25014G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM180400 21011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM181700 23015G28KT P6SM FEW080 SCT180
METAR KBJC 172046Z 25018G28KT 10SM FEW030 BKN080 11/M14 A2951
METAR KBJC 171950Z 23021G33KT 10SM FEW030 SCT100 11/M14 A2949
METAR KBJC 171845Z 27027G41KTKT 10SM FEW030 SCT100 11/M16 A2950
KDEN 172055Z 1721/1824 27025G38KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
FM180100 29014G25KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM180400 22015KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM181700 23015G27KT P6SM FEW100 SCT180
METAR KDEN 172053Z 28019G40KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 SCT220 11/M15 A2948
RMK AO2 PK WND 26045/1955 SLP937 T01111150 53006
METAR KDEN 171953Z 26030G48KT 10SM FEW040 SCT070 SCT100 SCT200 11/M18
A2943 RMK AO2 PK WND 26048/1944 SLP924 T01111183
METAR KDEN 171853Z 28030G40KT 10SM FEW075 SCT100 SCT200 12/M14 A2943
RMK AO2 PK WND 28040/1851 SLP922 T01171139
METAR KBKF 172058Z 26020G25KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 SCT200 10/M18 A2947
RMK AO2A PK WND 25032/14 SLP938 T01021180 53004
METAR KBKF 171958Z 25019G32KT 10SM FEW070 FEW110 SCT200 11/M22 A2946
RMK AO2A PK WND 25034/46 SLP926 T01131219
METAR KBKF 171858Z 29016KT 10SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT200 13/M18 A2945 RMK
AO2A PK WND 26042/27 SLP919 T01251184
KAPA 171907Z 1719/1818 27025G35KT P6SM FEW080
FM180000 25014G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM180400 21012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM181400 23015G27KT P6SM FEW100 SCT180
METAR KAPA 172053Z 27022G34KT 10SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT220 11/M17 A2951
RMK AO2 PK WND 25045/2024 SLP954 T01061172 53006
METAR KAPA 171953Z 27022G35KT 10SM FEW070 FEW120 FEW220 11/M19 A2948
RMK AO2 PK WND 28043/1922 SLP946 T01061194
METAR KAPA 171853Z 27027G37KT 10SM FEW050 FEW100 FEW140 11/M20 A2948
RMK AO2 PK WND 24040/1840 WSHFT 1754 SLP945 T01111200
METAR KMNH 172135Z AUTO 27024G35KT 10SM CLR 06/M19 A2958 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 172115Z AUTO 24025G31KT 10SM CLR 07/M18 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 172055Z AUTO 24023G36KT 10SM CLR 07/M18 A2956 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172135Z AUTO 26035G40KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A2942 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172115Z AUTO 25028G42KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A2941 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S
METAR KFMM 172055Z AUTO 24036G48KT 8SM CLR 14/M13 A2939 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172135Z AUTO 23031G40KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2938 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172115Z AUTO 24028G41KT 10SM CLR 15/M12 A2937 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172055Z AUTO 25028G36KT 10SM CLR 16/M13 A2936 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 172053Z AUTO 28036G51KT 10SM CLR 14/M19 A2938 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28057/2023 SLP911 T01441189 55005
METAR KAKO 171953Z AUTO 27037G53KT 10SM SCT030 15/M17 A2935 RMK AO2
PK WND 27053/1951 SLP903 T01501172
METAR KAKO 171853Z AUTO 27029G38KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2938 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29041/1829 SLP924 T01221089
METAR KLIC 172055Z AUTO 26024G44KT 10SM FEW110 13/M19 A2947 RMK AO2
PK WND 25052/2022 SLP931 T01281194 53002
METAR KLIC 171955Z AUTO 25026G44KT 10SM CLR 14/M21 A2945 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24049/1916 SLP943 T01391206
METAR KLIC 171855Z AUTO 25026G36KT 10SM FEW120 12/M12 A2945 RMK AO2
PK WND 24040/1831 SLP932 T01221122
METAR KHEQ 172135Z AUTO 30021G34KT 10SM CLR 16/M16 A2935 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172115Z AUTO 30021G29KT 10SM CLR 15/M14 A2935 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172055Z AUTO 30016G23KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A2934 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172139Z AUTO 28030G40KT 10SM SCT110 15/M17 A2939 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172119Z AUTO 27034G40KT 10SM SCT100 15/M19 A2939 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172059Z AUTO 27031G39KT 10SM SCT100 15/M20 A2939 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172135Z AUTO 25025G48KT 7SM SCT110 16/M14 A2938 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172115Z AUTO 27034G41KT 10SM SCT100 18/M20 A2936 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172055Z AUTO 28023G37KT 10SM SCT110 17/M16 A2936 RMK AO2
SPECI KITR 172128Z AUTO 27030G51KT 10SM SCT033 17/M19 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24051/2105 T01721194
SPECI KITR 172106Z AUTO 25038G51KT 9SM BKN027 18/M20 A2940 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24051/2105 T01831200
METAR KITR 172053Z AUTO 26041G56KT 8SM SCT023 18/M18 A2940 RMK AO2
PK WND 27056/2047 SLP923 T01781178 50007
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/17/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:50:48 MST / 17:37:41 MST
DENVER - 06:49:14 MST / 17:38:23 MST
STERLING - 06:43:32 MST / 17:30:08 MST
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 02/17/26 21:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
18000 FT MSL...287/047
16000 FT MSL...280/044
15000 FT MSL...291/040
14000 FT MSL...273/049
12000 FT MSL...276/043
11000 FT MSL...307/044
10000 FT MSL...273/021
7000 FT MSL...266/030
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1939 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1052 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
WEST/SOUTHWEST WINDS HAVE DECREASED FOR DEN AND APA TO LESS THAN
30 KTS. EXPECT STRONGER WEST WINDS TO RETURN BY 20Z (BJC WILL
LIKELY REMAIN GUSTY) WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KTS POSSIBLE. WINDS WILL
BEGIN TO WEAKEN AFTER SUNSET, ALTHOUGH GUSTY WESTERLY WINDS UP TO
25 KTS IS STILL POSSIBLE THROUGH THE EVENING FOR ALL TAF SITES.
IN ADDITION, IT IS WORTH TO NOTE THAT A FEW HI-RES GUIDANCE
INDICATE A BRIEF NORTHWEST WINDS AT DEN AND BJC BEFORE TURNING TO
DRAINAGE BY 03/04Z. STRONGER THAN NORMAL DRAINAGE WINDS FOR
TONIGHT, UP TO 15 KTS AT TIMES. BY MID-MORNING TOMORROW, WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO PICK UP AGAIN, WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS POSSIBLE
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 172135Z AUTO 16017G29KT 10SM SCT018 SCT039 M03/M12 A2963
RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172115Z AUTO 15018G31KT 10SM SCT042 SCT050 BKN100 M03/M12
A2962 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172055Z AUTO 15023G34KT 10SM SCT039 BKN048 OVC055 M03/M13
A2961 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 172055Z 24028G45KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 10/M21 A2956 RMK AO2A
PK WND 26045/50 SLP956 T00961206 50023
SPECI KAFF 172008Z AUTO 29032G40KT 10SM SCT100 10/M21 A2953 RMK AO2
WSHFT 1959 SLP946
METAR KAFF 171955Z AUTO 26024G39KT 10SM FEW100 09/M22 A2954 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26044/48 SLP955 T00911222
KCOS 171722Z 1718/1818 26025G35KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN050 BKN100
FM171900 25030G40KT P6SM SCT100
FM180300 23015G30KT P6SM SCT120
FM180800 30012KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
FM181600 22012G25KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCOS 172054Z 25025G31KT 10SM SCT110 10/M17 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND
24055/1959 SLP982 T01001172 51017
METAR KCOS 171954Z 26041G59KT 10SM SQ SCT110 08/M19 A2955 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26059/1953 WSHFT 1842 SLP978 T00831194
SPECI KCOS 171902Z 30028G43KT 10SM SCT110 10/M17 A2954 RMK AO2 PK WND
28043/1902 WSHFT 1842 T01001172
METAR KFLY 172135Z AUTO 27025G38KT 10SM CLR 07/M17 A2960 RMK AO2 T00741170
METAR KFLY 172115Z AUTO 27025G41KT 10SM SCT110 08/M17 A2960 RMK AO2
T00821173
METAR KFLY 172055Z AUTO 27024G33KT 10SM SCT110 09/M17 A2958 RMK AO2
T00891167
KFCS 172000Z 1720/1902 25015G25KT 9999 FEW200 520003 560309
QHN2956INS
TEMPO 1720/1801 27035G45KT 560009
BECMG 1802/1803 24012G18KT 9999 SKC 520003 560309 QNH2069INS
BECMG 1817/1818 25015G25KT 9999 SCT120 520003 560309
QNH2059INS
BECMG 1823/1824 25030G40KT 9999 SCT040 BKN080 620809 530009
560309 QNH2942INS TX12/1720Z TNM02/1809Z
SPECI KFCS 172114Z AUTO 28026G38KT 10SM SCT100 10/M19 A2959 RMK AO2
WSHFT 00 PRESRR SLP000
METAR KFCS 172055Z AUTO 24025G31KT 10SM CLR 11/M21 A2956 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27050/1956 SLP989 T01081209 51015
SPECI KFCS 172041Z AUTO 24019G33KT 10SM CLR 11/M20 A2957 RMK AO2 WSHFT
38 SLP993
KPUB 171722Z 1718/1818 28030G45KT P6SM SCT100
FM180100 28020G35KT P6SM SKC
FM180400 28012G25KT P6SM SKC
FM180600 26010G22KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM181600 26015G30KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KPUB 172053Z 28021G30KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 13/M17 A2957 RMK AO2
PK WND 28040/1959 SLP985 T01331167 55002 $
METAR KPUB 171953Z 28021G35KT 10SM CLR 15/M15 A2954 RMK AO2 PK WND
28036/1904 SLP976 T01501150 $
METAR KPUB 171853Z 27023G35KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A2955 RMK AO2 PK WND
27035/1849 SLP977 T01331094 $
METAR KTAD 172054Z AUTO 25030G42KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2965 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26049/1956 SLP989 T01111117 55003
METAR KTAD 171954Z AUTO 26030G45KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2963 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24045/1916 SLP977 T01171106
METAR KTAD 171854Z AUTO 25028G41KT 10SM FEW120 11/M07 A2965 RMK AO2
PK WND 25048/1834 SLP985 T01111072
METAR KLHX 172053Z AUTO 27029G39KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2952 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26043/1954 SLP956 60000 T01611050 50006 $
METAR KLHX 171953Z AUTO 26026G36KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2952 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28041/1902 SLP961 T01671033 $
METAR KLHX 171853Z AUTO 28025G39KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2955 RMK AO2 PK
WND 30053/1815 RAB01E10 SLP975 P0000 T01441017 $
METAR KLAA 172053Z AUTO 26029G51KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A2950 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24054/2000 SLP966 60000 T01831083 51016
METAR KLAA 171953Z AUTO 26030G49KT 10SM CLR 18/M02 A2949 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25053/1941 SLP968 T01781022
METAR KLAA 171853Z AUTO 27030G53KT 7SM FEW028 19/M02 A2949 RMK AO2
PK WND 26058/1826 RAB32E42 SLP963 P0000 T01891022
METAR KSPD 172056Z AUTO 26032G55KT 18/M09 A2956 RMK AO1 PK WND 26055/2048
SLP958 T01781094 50015
METAR KSPD 171956Z AUTO 27024G50KT 18/M07 A2957 RMK AO1 PK WND 28051/1859
SLP963 T01831072
METAR KSPD 171856Z AUTO 26023G46KT 22/M05 A2953 RMK AO1 PK WND 25052/1832
SLP945 T02171050
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/17/2026
BURLINGTON - 06:37:55 MST / 17:28:12 MST
PUEBLO - 06:45:55 MST / 17:38:59 MST
LAMAR - 06:37:40 MST / 17:31:12 MST
PUEBLO (KPUX) 02/17/26 21:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
21000 FT MSL...259/044
20000 FT MSL...274/039
19000 FT MSL...273/039
18000 FT MSL...279/045
17000 FT MSL...271/032
16000 FT MSL...273/033
15000 FT MSL...270/034
14000 FT MSL...264/034
13000 FT MSL...292/028
12000 FT MSL...271/028
11000 FT MSL...240/025
9000 FT MSL...271/030
8000 FT MSL...270/041
7100 FT MSL...255/026
7000 FT MSL...273/040
6400 FT MSL...274/040
6000 FT MSL...271/037
5900 FT MSL...271/034
5700 FT MSL...271/036
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2128 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1030 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR ALL THREE TAF SITES, KCOS,
KPUB, AND KALS, FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS, THOUGH DAMAGING WINDS AND
DEGRADED VISIBILITY FROM BLOWING SNOW AND DUST MAY ALSO BE POSSIBLE.
THERE ARE A FEW MORE HOURS OF BLOWING SNOW POSSIBLE OFF AND ON AT
KALS THROUGH 20Z THIS AFTERNOON, AND BLOWING DUST MAY BE POSSIBLE AT
KPUB FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS AS WELL, THOUGH CONFIDENCE WAS TOO LOW
TO INCLUDE IN THE TAF AT THIS TIME. THE MAIN CONCERN WILL BE THE
POTENTIAL FOR DAMAGING WINDS. GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 55KT HAVE BEEN
OBSERVED NEAR ALL THREE SITES. WIND SHEAR MAY ALSO BE POSSIBLE
OVERNIGHT IF ANY STATIONS MANAGE TO DECOUPLE. THIS LOOKS TO BE MOST
LIKELY (THOUGH STILL A LOW END CHANCE) AT KCOS, WITH BOTH KALS AND
KPUB REMAINING WINDY ALL THE WAY DOWN TO THE SURFACE THROUGH THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 172053Z AUTO 22023G33KT 10SM BKN065 04/M04 A2958 RMK AO2
PK WND 25034/2031 SLP994 60001 T00441044 58009
METAR KCAG 171953Z AUTO 23017G34KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 03/M06 A2960
RMK AO2 PK WND 25034/1946 UPB1858E1859SNE1858B1859E00 SLP004
P0001 T00331056
METAR KCAG 171853Z AUTO 25013G24KT 7SM -SN FEW045 OVC055 02/M04 A2961
RMK AO2 PK WND 25030/1800 SNB38 SLP006 P0000 T00221044
METAR KHDN 172056Z AUTO 22020G27KT 10SM BKN045 BKN065 03/M03 A2959
RMK AO2 PK WND 23033/2021 SLP996 60000 T00281033 57002 $
METAR KHDN 171956Z AUTO 25022G36KT 10SM FEW023 SCT050 BKN065 03/M06
A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 26036/1947 RAE25UPB25E44SNB27E37 SLP999
P0000 T00281061 $
METAR KHDN 171856Z AUTO 24024G32KT 9SM -RA SCT045 OVC055 02/M06 A2960
RMK AO2 PK WND 24032/1854 RAB02E30B50 SLP003 P0000 T00221061
FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 172135Z AUTO 23020G27KT 10SM SCT040 BKN049 OVC110 01/M06
A2957 RMK AO1 T00131058
METAR KSBS 172115Z AUTO 22016G24KT 10SM BKN038 BKN045 OVC065 03/M05
A2957 RMK AO1 T00251053
METAR KSBS 172055Z AUTO 24016G30KT 10SM SCT037 SCT047 BKN060 02/M06
A2957 RMK AO1 T00161065
METAR KC07 172135Z AUTO 1/2SM FZFG OVC001 M07/M07 A2958 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KC07 172115Z AUTO 1/4SM SN OVC001 M07/M07 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 172055Z AUTO 1/4SM SN OVC001 M07/M07 A2957 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 172135Z AUTO 22013G17KT 10SM SCT011 BKN030 OVC040 M02/M06
A2957 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 172115Z AUTO 24011KT 3/4SM BKN004 OVC010 M03/M05 A2957 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 172055Z AUTO 23017G26KT 1 3/4SM SCT007 BKN016 OVC026 M02/M06
A2956 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 172053Z AUTO 23021G32KT 10SM FEW049 OVC060 06/M06 A2962
RMK AO2 PK WND 21036/2011 SLP991 T00561061 58006
METAR KEEO 171953Z AUTO 23023G30KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 05/M05 A2963
RMK AO2 PK WND 23036/1938 SLP994 T00501050
METAR KEEO 171853Z AUTO 22019G28KT 10SM OVC060 03/M06 A2964 RMK AO2
PK WND 22036/1843 SLP005 T00281056
METAR K20V 172135Z AUTO 27013G20KT 1 3/4SM -SN SCT008 BKN015 OVC022
M01/M03 A2962 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172115Z AUTO 25016G23KT 10SM SCT014 BKN032 OVC044 00/M05
A2961 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172055Z AUTO 26016G21KT 7SM -SN SCT009 BKN018 OVC034 00/M04
A2961 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 172135Z AUTO 25018G24KT 7SM -SN SCT009 BKN022 OVC039 M02/M06
A2962 RMK AO2 T10161061
METAR KGNB 172115Z AUTO 25016G27KT 2 1/2SM -SN SCT012 BKN026 OVC034
M02/M06 A2961 RMK AO2 T10201062
METAR KGNB 172055Z AUTO 26017G24KT 7SM -SN SCT012 SCT020 OVC034 M02/M07
A2960 RMK AO2 T10171070
METAR K0CO 172135Z AUTO 28033G62KT 1/2SM -SN BKN009 OVC019 M12/M16
A2950 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 172115Z AUTO 29032G58KT 1/2SM -SN BKN007 BKN012 OVC019 M12/M16
A2950 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 172055Z AUTO 28040G55KT 1/4SM -SN BKN005 OVC012 M12/M16
A2948 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172137Z AUTO 29021G31KT 10SM BKN037 BKN043 OVC050 M07/M15
A2954 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172117Z AUTO 27014G24KT 10SM SCT035 BKN042 OVC050 M06/M16
A2952 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172057Z AUTO 29017G31KT 10SM SCT025 BKN032 OVC039 M07/M14
A2952 RMK AO2
KGJT 171724Z 1718/1818 23021G35KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1718/1723 4SM
-RASN BKN060
FM180300 22017G28KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 WS020/23040KT PROB30
1803/1806 4SM -SHSN BKN070
FM180600 19014G25KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1806/1808 4SM
-SHSN BKN040
FM180800 15015G26KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 1808/1812 4SM
-SHSN BKN040
METAR KGJT 172053Z 23020G26KT 10SM FEW075 10/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
25031/2016 SLP019 T01001078 58014
METAR KGJT 171953Z 21017G29KT 9SM SCT070 SCT080 09/M07 A2970 RMK AO2
PK WND 24030/1910 SLP024 T00941067
METAR KGJT 171853Z 24019G25KT 210V270 10SM BKN070 BKN085 08/M05 A2973
RMK AO2 PK WND 22033/1835 SLP033 T00831050
KRIL 171724Z 1718/1818 25022G30KT P6SM FEW025 SCT080
FM172000 25022G31KT 6SM -SHSN OVC050 PROB30 1720/1724 1 1/2SM
-SHSN BR OVC022
FM180300 28013G24KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 1803/1806 4SM
-SHSN BR BKN020 OVC040
FM180900 16008KT 6SM -SHSN BR SCT030 BKN050 PROB30 1809/1813
2SM -SHSN BR BKN015
METAR KRIL 172053Z AUTO 25014G25KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2966 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26031/2008 RAE1958 SLP014 P0000 60000 T00611044 58009
METAR KRIL 171953Z AUTO 26018G33KT 8SM -RA BKN039 BKN050 BKN065 05/M03
A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 26040/1904 RAB49 SLP026 P0000 T00501033
METAR KRIL 171853Z AUTO 26023G31KT 10SM BKN055 BKN070 07/M04 A2969
RMK AO2 PK WND 27037/1841 RAE05 SLP018 P0000 T00671039
METAR K5SM 172135Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 BKN019 BKN029 M06/M11 A2963 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 172115Z AUTO 10SM BKN010 BKN015 BKN020 M06/M11 A2963 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 172055Z AUTO 10SM OVC010 M05/M10 A2963 RMK AO2
KEGE 171724Z 1718/1818 25015G24KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 BKN100
FM171900 25025G38KT P6SM -SHSN SCT035 OVC050
FM180600 23018G28KT 5SM -SHSN BLSN BKN035 BKN040
FM181100 24010G20KT 3SM -SHSN BKN010 OVC025
FM181500 23010G23KT 1SM -SHSN BKN020 BKN030 PROB30 1815/1818
1/2SM -SHSN FG OVC010
METAR KEGE 172056Z 27018G29KT 10SM -RA FEW034 BKN048 03/M06 A2966 RMK
AO2 PK WND 26031/2034 UPB27E34 SLP014 P0000 60000 T00281061
55005 $
SPECI KEGE 172041Z 26022G31KT 10SM -RA FEW007 SCT026 BKN043 02/M06 A2967
RMK AO2 PK WND 26031/2034 UPB27E34 P0000 $
SPECI KEGE 172025Z 27018G22KT 10SM -RA FEW007 BKN024 OVC032 02/M04 A2965
RMK AO2 PK WND 24026/2008 P0000 $
KASE 171724Z 1718/1818 29008KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060
TEMPO 1718/1722 31010G18KT 3SM -SHSN BLSN SCT035 OVC050
FM180000 26015G28KT 6SM -SHSN SCT040 BKN060 WS020/25040KT
FM180600 22010G25KT 4SM -SHSN BKN030 BKN040 WS020/24050KT
FM180800 22011G25KT 1 1/2SM -SHSN BKN010 OVC025
WS020/24040KT
SPECI KASE 172129Z 23010G17KT 10SM SCT050 BKN065 OVC080 01/M11 A2965 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 2109 UPB18E29 P0000 T00111106
METAR KASE 172053Z COR 25010G17 10SM CLR 01/M11 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP981
60000 T00111106 56009
METAR KASE 172053Z 10SM CLR 01/M11 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP981 60000 T00111106
56009
METAR KCCU 172140Z AUTO 25039G48KT 1/2SM -SN BKN015 OVC025 M11/M16
A2958 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171917Z AUTO 25030G36KT M1/4SM SN OVC004 M12/M15 A2957 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 171834Z AUTO 25030G48KT M1/4SM -SN BKN004 OVC016 M12/M16
A2958 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 172053Z AUTO 32010G20KT 8SM -SN BKN040 BKN050 OVC065 M05/M11
A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 28031/2015 SNB30 SLP976 P0000 60000
T10501111 55003
METAR KLXV 171953Z AUTO 28010G21KT 10SM BKN047 BKN060 OVC075 M06/M14
A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND 25032/1916 SNB26E47 SLP974 P0000 T10561144
METAR KLXV 171853Z AUTO 25009G14KT 9SM FEW034 BKN044 OVC060 M06/M13
A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 32031/1800 UPB01E11SNB11E50 SLP977
P0000 T10611128
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/17/2026
RANGELY - 07:05:00 MST / 17:53:10 MST
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:02:44 MST / 17:53:37 MST
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:57:43 MST / 17:44:48 MST
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 02/17/26 21:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...271/044
18000 FT MSL...270/041
17100 FT MSL...251/041
17000 FT MSL...260/037
16000 FT MSL...255/038
15600 FT MSL...255/037
15000 FT MSL...256/036
14400 FT MSL...249/039
14000 FT MSL...249/037
13400 FT MSL...245/036
13000 FT MSL...245/033
12500 FT MSL...237/038
12000 FT MSL...231/035
11700 FT MSL...233/039
11000 FT MSL...226/031
11000 FT MSL...235/029
10400 FT MSL...255/023
10200 FT MSL...243/016
10100 FT MSL...238/021
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1952 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1025 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW SHOWERS MOVES IN FROM THE WEST BY THIS
AFTERNOON THAT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE PERIOD FAVORING THE
HIGHER TERRAIN, BUT THE LOWER VALLEYS WILL ALSO SEE SHOWERS. THE
MOUNTAIN TAF SITES WILL HAVE EXTENDED PERIOD WITH MVFR TO IFR
CONDITIONS BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. STRONG
SOUTHWESTERLY TO WESTERLY WINDS GUSTING OVER 30 KTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH TOMORROW. TONIGHT EXPECT WIDESPREAD MOUNTAIN
WAVE AND LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ACROSS THE REGION UNTIL BETTER
MIXING AT THE END OF THE PERIOD.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 172135Z AUTO 22020G30KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2971 RMK AO2 T01051078
METAR KAJZ 172115Z AUTO 24020G31KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2971 RMK AO2 T01061076
METAR KAJZ 172055Z AUTO 23025G31KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 T01021078
KMTJ 171724Z 1718/1818 24021G29KT 6SM -SHSN SCT045 OVC070 PROB30
1723/1802 4SM -SHSN BKN045 BKN050
FM180200 22020G29KT P6SM FEW050 SCT090 PROB30 1802/1808 4SM
-SHSN BKN050
FM181100 19017G26KT P6SM SCT040 BKN080 WS015/22030KT PROB30
1811/1812 4SM -SHSN BKN040
FM181500 21018G26KT 6SM -SHSN BKN040 WS020/23050KT
METAR KMTJ 172053Z AUTO 24015G25KT 10SM FEW022 06/M04 A2974 RMK AO2
PK WND 24035/2021 SLP031 60000 T00611044 55009
METAR KMTJ 171953Z AUTO 24024G33KT 10SM FEW030 SCT090 SCT110 05/M05
A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND 24037/1859 RAB10E20 SLP032 P0000 T00501050
METAR KMTJ 171853Z AUTO 22024G38KT 10SM FEW048 04/M04 A2975 RMK AO2
PK WND 22038/1846 SLP037 T00441044
METAR KGUC 172056Z AUTO 24025G30KT 10SM -RA FEW036 BKN045 BKN050 02/M08
A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND 23033/2040 UPE04RAB46SNB04E05 SLP034
P0000 60000 T00171078 58009 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 171956Z AUTO 24012G33KT 8SM UP FEW020 BKN048 OVC065 01/M07
A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 24039/1946
RAB17E56UPB28E30B56SNB19E28B37E46 SLP042 P0000 T00061067
FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 171856Z AUTO 26021G38KT 10SM OVC060 01/M09 A2972 RMK AO2
PK WND 26038/1848 UPB06E34RAB10E14B34E35 SLP044 P0000
T00061094 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 172135Z AUTO 35006KT 3/4SM SN BKN004 OVC013 M05/M08 A2965 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 172115Z AUTO 36008G22KT 190V050 7SM -SN SCT014 BKN026 OVC055
M03/M11 A2963 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 172055Z AUTO 26009G22KT 220V310 3SM -SN BKN015 OVC023 M03/M10
A2964 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 172135Z AUTO 29011G25KT 3SM -SN SCT028 BKN050 OVC070 M01/M05
A2967 RMK AO2 T10111049
METAR KAEJ 172115Z AUTO 30016G26KT 10SM -SN SCT045 BKN060 OVC065 01/M06
A2965 RMK AO2 T00091063
METAR KAEJ 172055Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 03/M09 A2965 RMK
AO2 T00291094
METAR KANK 172135Z AUTO 26016G23KT 5SM -SN BKN065 BKN080 BKN140 02/M10
A2966 RMK AO2 PK WND 25030/2051 UPB2118E2130SNB2130 P0000
T00201098 $
METAR KANK 172115Z AUTO 26017G25KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 BKN140 03/M13
A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 25030/2051 T00341128 $
METAR KANK 172055Z AUTO 26019G33KT 10SM FEW070 04/M13 A2965 RMK AO2
PK WND 23043/1957 T00401127 55003 $
METAR KMYP 172135Z AUTO 27035G58KT 240V300 7SM OVC009 M10/M12 A2971 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 172115Z AUTO 28041G57KT 10SM OVC013 M09/M12 A2970 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 172055Z AUTO 27039G66KT 240V300 7SM BKN015 BKN022 M09/M12
A2969 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 172135Z AUTO 20021G30KT 10SM SCT060 06/M06 A2980 RMK AO2
T00611063
METAR KAIB 172115Z AUTO 20016G29KT 10SM SCT060 07/M06 A2980 RMK AO2
T00661056
METAR KAIB 172055Z AUTO 21023KT 10SM SCT036 SCT044 SCT050 07/M06 A2981
RMK AO2 T00671059
KTEX 171944Z 1720/1818 24022G35KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
TEMPO 1720/1722 1SM -SN BR BKN015 OVC030
FM172200 24018G37KT 6SM -SHSN BLSN SCT040 BKN060
FM180300 23018G35KT 4SM -SHSN BLSN SCT020 BKN040
FM180800 23016G25KT 1SM -SHSN BLSN BKN015
METAR KTEX 172135Z AUTO 25008G25KT 210V290 5SM HZ SCT044 SCT050 SCT060
M02/M11 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172115Z AUTO 28014G26KT 240V300 7SM SCT039 SCT047 SCT060
M02/M10 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172055Z AUTO 24016G24KT 7SM SCT020 SCT026 SCT033 M02/M10
A2981 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172135Z AUTO 28014G19KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172115Z AUTO 26018G24KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172055Z AUTO 28021G32KT 10SM SCT036 BKN080 BKN095 03/M10
A2972 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 172053Z AUTO 22017G28KT 10SM SCT043 OVC065 05/M03 A2986
RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/1959 RAE03B22E50SNB03E22 SLP082 P0000
60001 T00501028 58009
METAR KCEZ 171953Z AUTO 23014G28KT 8SM -RA BKN035 BKN049 OVC070 04/M02
A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 23031/1937 WSHFT 1934 RAB40SNE15 SLP090
P0001 T00441022
SPECI KCEZ 171914Z AUTO 29011KT 8SM -SN SCT030 BKN041 OVC050 03/M02
A2988 RMK AO2 P0000 T00281017
KDRO 171724Z 1718/1818 26015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN070
FM171900 25024G39KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN070 PROB30 1723/1805
4SM -SHSN BKN045
FM180500 23013G24KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060
FM181100 20009KT 6SM -SHSN SCT020 BKN040
FM181400 21015G27KT 2SM -SHSN SCT010 OVC020
METAR KDRO 172053Z AUTO 27026G33KT 10SM BKN044 OVC065 03/M05 A2985
RMK AO2 PK WND 28037/2028 SNE1956 SLP095 P0000 60003
T00331050 58007
METAR KDRO 171953Z AUTO 26017G26KT 9SM -SN SCT048 BKN060 03/M03 A2986
RMK AO2 PK WND 25028/1931 UPB28E33SNE28B45 SLP105 P0002
T00281028
SPECI KDRO 171924Z AUTO 25014G24KT 7SM -SN FEW030 BKN039 OVC060 01/M03
A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 28028/1909 P0002 T00111033 $
METAR KPSO 172135Z AUTO 23019G28KT 9SM -SN FEW027 FEW038 SCT049 00/M06
A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND 23029/10
METAR KPSO 172115Z AUTO 23020G29KT 10SM UP CLR M01/M05 A2983 RMK AO2
PK WND 22031/27
METAR KPSO 172055Z AUTO 22016G28KT 10SM FEW035 FEW080 M00/M06 A2983
RMK AO2 PK WND 24034/13
METAR KCPW 172135Z AUTO 26022G41KT 1/4SM SN OVC003 M11/M11 A2977 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 172115Z AUTO 25017G33KT 1/2SM -SN BKN003 OVC008 M11/M11
A2978 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 172055Z AUTO 24030G45KT M1/4SM SN OVC003 M11/M11 A2975 RMK
AO2
KALS 171722Z 1718/1818 23026G34KT P6SM VCSH OVC050
TEMPO 1718/1720 3SM -SN OVC020
FM172000 24028G40KT P6SM BKN060
FM180200 22015G30KT P6SM SCT060
FM181500 22020G40KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KALS 172052Z AUTO 25021G32KT 6SM -SN BKN037 BKN044 OVC050 01/M07
A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 26035/2003 SNB51 SLP055 P0000 60000
T00061072 53010
METAR KALS 171952Z AUTO 24023G37KT 10SM FEW004 04/M11 A2974 RMK AO2
PK WND 26043/1918 SLP034 T00441106
SPECI KALS 171947Z AUTO 24025G34KT 9SM FEW004 04/M11 A2974 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26043/1918
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 02/17/2026
VAIL - 06:54:42 MST / 17:44:06 MST
DURANGO - 06:57:39 MST / 17:53:14 MST
ALAMOSA - 06:49:54 MST / 17:45:01 MST
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 02/17/26 21:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...271/044
18000 FT MSL...270/041
17100 FT MSL...251/041
17000 FT MSL...260/037
16000 FT MSL...255/038
15600 FT MSL...255/037
15000 FT MSL...256/036
14400 FT MSL...249/039
14000 FT MSL...249/037
13400 FT MSL...245/036
13000 FT MSL...245/033
12500 FT MSL...237/038
12000 FT MSL...231/035
11700 FT MSL...233/039
11000 FT MSL...226/031
11000 FT MSL...235/029
10400 FT MSL...255/023
10200 FT MSL...243/016
10100 FT MSL...238/021
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1952 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1025 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
ANOTHER ROUND OF SNOW SHOWERS MOVES IN FROM THE WEST BY THIS
AFTERNOON THAT WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE PERIOD FAVORING THE
HIGHER TERRAIN, BUT THE LOWER VALLEYS WILL ALSO SEE SHOWERS. THE
MOUNTAIN TAF SITES WILL HAVE EXTENDED PERIOD WITH MVFR TO IFR
CONDITIONS BELOW ILS BREAKPOINTS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. STRONG
SOUTHWESTERLY TO WESTERLY WINDS GUSTING OVER 30 KTS WILL
CONTINUE THROUGH TOMORROW. TONIGHT EXPECT WIDESPREAD MOUNTAIN
WAVE AND LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR ACROSS THE REGION UNTIL BETTER
MIXING AT THE END OF THE PERIOD.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 171734Z 1718/1818 24013G24KT P6SM SCT100
FM181300 20020G32KT 5SM -SHRA OVC030
METAR KPGA 172053Z AUTO 21010G27KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 12/M07 A2982
RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/2049 SLP077 T01221072 58017
METAR KPGA 171953Z AUTO 23010G19KT 200V260 10SM FEW070 FEW080 12/M06
A2984 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01171061
METAR KPGA 171853Z AUTO 22014G25KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25028/1804 SLP083 T01001072
METAR KRQE 172053Z AUTO 25017G23KT 10SM FEW038 OVC055 03/M03 A2995
RMK AO2 PK WND 23031/2015 SLP100 60000 T00331033 58009
METAR KRQE 171953Z AUTO 24014G22KT 10SM FEW039 BKN048 OVC060 02/M03
A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 24027/1934 UPB35E36SNB17E35B36E46
SLP109 P0000 T00221028
METAR KRQE 171853Z AUTO 25017G25KT 10SM BKN037 BKN045 03/M03 A2997
RMK AO2 PK WND 26033/1817 SLP111 T00281028 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2148 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION...TUESDAY 17/18Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 18/18Z
ISOLATED TO
SCATTERED -SHRA/-SHSN WILL BRING LOCALIZED MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS
THROUGH TUESDAY EVENING, PRIMARILY ALONG THE HIGHER TERRAIN. A
MORE CONSISTENT BAND OF SN/RA MOVES FROM WEST TO EAST ALONG A
FRONT AFTER 12Z WEDNESDAY, BRINGING DROPS TO IFR/LIFR. SOUTH TO
SOUTHWEST WINDS 20-30 KTS GUSTING 35-45 KTS THROUGH THE PERIOD,
THOUGH GUSTS UP TO 50-55 KTS MAY BE POSSIBLE ALONG THE FROPA.
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 18/18Z THROUGH FRIDAY 20/18Z...MAINLY MVFR/IFR
CONDITIONS WITH PERIODS OF VFR CONDITIONS. WORST IMPACTS EXPECTED
THROUGH 00Z/THURSDAY AND AGAIN AFTER 06Z/FRIDAY, WITH IFR/LIFR
CONDITIONS IN +SN/+RA AND BLSN. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS 15-30 KTS
WITH GUSTS 35-50 KTS ON WEDNESDAY, BECOMING SOUTHWEST TO WEST AT
10-20 KTS WITH GUSTS 35 KTS ON THURSDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 172120Z 1721/1824 18005KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN070
TEMPO 1721/1723 -RA BKN035
FM172300 18011G18KT P6SM BKN070
FM180300 17020G30KT P6SM BKN070
FM180700 17030G40KT P6SM BKN070
FM181500 29015G25KT 1SM -SN BR SCT010 OVC020
FM182100 30015KT 5SM -SHSN BR SCT010 BKN025
METAR KSLC 172054Z 03003KT 10SM FEW044 SCT070 BKN085 05/M02 A2969 RMK
AO2 RAB10E25B31E37 SLP042 VCSH P0000 60000 T00501017 55002 $
METAR KSLC 171954Z 02011KT 10SM FEW060 BKN075 OVC110 04/M01 A2968 RMK
AO2 RAB13E25 SLP038 SH DSNT SE AND SW P0000 T00441006 $
METAR KSLC 171854Z 31005KT 10SM FEW035 SCT070 BKN090 06/M02 A2969 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SE SLP039 CB DSNT SE TCU DSNT NE SH DSNT ALQDS
T00561022 $
KVEL 171724Z 1718/1818 24018G29KT P6SM FEW040 SCT090 PROB30
1718/1723 4SM -SHSN BKN040 BKN045 BKN050
FM180100 25014G23KT P6SM SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1801/1804 4SM
-SHSN BKN060
FM180400 24009KT P6SM SCT040 BKN090 PROB30 1804/1806 4SM
-SHSN
BKN040
FM180900 19006KT 3SM -SHSN BKN030 OVC060 PROB30
1809/1812 4SM
-SHSN BKN030
FM181400 20008KT P6SM -SHSN SCT025 OVC035
METAR KVEL 172053Z AUTO 27022G32KT 10SM FEW080 07/M06 A2960 RMK AO2
PK WND 26032/2052 RAB06E28 SLP001 P0000 60000 T00671061 56009
METAR KVEL 171953Z AUTO 23012G28KT 10SM FEW050 BKN070 07/M04 A2961
RMK AO2 PK WND 23028/1946 RAE12 SLP001 P0000 T00721039
METAR KVEL 171853Z AUTO 23018G27KT 10SM -RA BKN049 OVC065 06/M03 A2962
RMK AO2 PK WND 22027/1844 RAB48 SLP014 P0000 T00561033
METAR KPUC 172053Z AUTO 26015G28KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2967 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28031/2041 SLP061 T00441050 57006
METAR KPUC 171953Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM OVC055 04/M06 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP052
T00391061
METAR KPUC 171853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 04/M05 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP054
T00391050
KCNY 171724Z 1718/1818 25024G34KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150
FM180200 22020KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100
FM180900 21016G24KT P6SM FEW035 SCT090
FM181400 20019G29KT 6SM -SHSNRA SCT045 BKN070
METAR KCNY 172053Z AUTO 22017KT 10SM SCT075 BKN095 09/M07 A2970 RMK
AO2 PK WND 24027/2033 SLP039 T00941067 58010
METAR KCNY 171953Z AUTO 22016KT 10SM FEW050 BKN070 OVC090 09/M06 A2971
RMK AO2 PK WND 23029/1902 SLP040 T00891056
METAR KCNY 171853Z AUTO 23021G31KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2973 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22031/1846 SLP044 T00941050
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1224 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL
THROUGH THE PERIOD. GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
DAY WITH BRIEF INTERMITTENT SHOWERS. CIGS AND VIS SHOULD REMAIN
VFR THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH SOME MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION FROM
MOUNTAIN SHOWERS.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
THE WIDESPREAD PRECIPITATION
HAS MOVED OUT OF THE AIRSPACE WITH SHOWERY ACTIVITY, PRIMARILY
ACROSS THE NORTH, PERSISTING THROUGH THE DAY. CONDITIONS WILL BE
MOSTLY VFR WITH SOME REDUCED CATEGORIES DOWN TO MVFR/IFR ACROSS THE
HIGHER TERRAIN AND NORTHEASTERN AIRSPACE ASSOCIATED WITH LOWERED
CIGS. INTERMITTENT MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION WILL PERSIST AS MOUNTAIN
SHOWERS MOVE THROUGH. GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL PERSIST FOR THE
ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGHOUT THE DAY.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 171727Z 1718/1818 24025G35KT 2SM -SHSN BR SCT020 OVC030
FM180000 21015G25KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030
FM181000 22020G30KT 1SM -SN BLSN SCT005 BKN010
AMD LTD TO WIND=
KRKS 172131Z 1722/1818 26025G35KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 BKN040
FM180000 25020G28KT P6SM BKN120
FM180500 20007KT P6SM BKN080
FM181500 21020G35KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
METAR KRKS 172054Z AUTO 26022G31KT 10SM FEW026 SCT085 BKN110 M02/M06
A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 25040/1955 SNB1958E09 SLP015 P0000
60000 T10171061 51015
METAR KRKS 171954Z AUTO 26028G37KT 10SM FEW030 FEW048 OVC060 M02/M07
A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 29047/1901 RAB04E07UPB17E36SNB07E17
SLP014 P0000 T10221067
SPECI KRKS 171914Z AUTO 27026G38KT 4SM -SN BR FEW015 BKN035 OVC049
M02/M04 A2958 RMK AO2 PK WND 29047/1901 RAB04E07SNB07 P0000
T10171039
KRWL 171739Z 1718/1818 24032G52KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1718/1722 1SM
-SN BKN025
FM172300 25025G42KT P6SM SCT060
FM180300 23018G30KT P6SM SCT060
FM181200 21022G34KT P6SM BKN060
SPECI KRWL 172128Z AUTO 26032G44KT 10SM FEW018 SCT032 BKN085 00/M06
A2952 RMK AO2 PK WND 25046/2116 SNE14 P0000 T00001061
SPECI KRWL 172118Z AUTO 24023G46KT 9SM FEW019 BKN028 OVC090 M01/M05
A2951 RMK AO2 PK WND 25046/2116 SNE14 P0000 T10061050
SPECI KRWL 172111Z AUTO 24020G41KT 2 1/2SM -SN SCT017 BKN027 OVC080
M01/M04 A2951 RMK AO2 PK WND 24046/2056 P0000 T10111039
KLAR 171739Z 1718/1818 24030G46KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 PROB30
1719/1724
29038G50KT 1SM -SN BLSN BKN025
FM180100 25022G35KT P6SM SCT050
FM180800 23015G25KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KLAR 172053Z AUTO 26042G54KT 9SM CLR 03/M11 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25056/2041 SLP911 T00331106 55017
METAR KLAR 171953Z AUTO 26038G50KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26050/1952 SLP909 T00331094
METAR KLAR 171853Z AUTO 26025G35KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2945 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25042/1822 SLP932 T00171067
KCYS 171739Z 1718/1818 26032G44KT P6SM SCT050
FM172100 27030G42KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 1721/1724 5SM -SN
OVC050
FM180200 26020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM180900 24010KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCYS 172053Z 26035G49KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2942 RMK AO2 PK WND
26054/2028 SLP942 T00671100 53001
METAR KCYS 171953Z 27037G51KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A2939 RMK AO2 PK WND
25051/1950 SLP948 T00671111
METAR KCYS 171853Z 26031G44KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A2940 RMK AO2 PK WND
27053/1836 SLP934 T00781122
RIVERTON (KRIW) 02/17/26 21:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...261/054
15000 FT MSL...258/048
14000 FT MSL...261/048
13600 FT MSL...265/043
13000 FT MSL...267/045
12000 FT MSL...264/039
11200 FT MSL...270/040
11000 FT MSL...270/041
10000 FT MSL...270/040
10000 FT MSL...269/041
9000 FT MSL...267/041
9000 FT MSL...267/044
8100 FT MSL...269/041
8000 FT MSL...269/038
7400 FT MSL...265/040
7000 FT MSL...267/040
6700 FT MSL...258/038
6200 FT MSL...266/043
6000 FT MSL...267/042
6000 FT MSL...267/043
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 02/17/26 21:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
23000 FT MSL...247/042
21000 FT MSL...279/043
17000 FT MSL...274/052
16000 FT MSL...266/069
15000 FT MSL...277/044
14000 FT MSL...278/054
14000 FT MSL...277/053
13000 FT MSL...278/050
12000 FT MSL...281/051
11700 FT MSL...281/050
11000 FT MSL...279/051
10500 FT MSL...278/049
10000 FT MSL...277/050
9500 FT MSL...276/048
9000 FT MSL...273/050
8600 FT MSL...273/049
8000 FT MSL...272/050
7900 FT MSL...273/048
7300 FT MSL...268/047
7000 FT MSL...270/045
6700 FT MSL...271/046
6500 FT MSL...268/047
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1922 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1025 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
WEST OF THE DIVIDE...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS TERMINALS.
THE WEATHER SYSTEM CONTINUES TO BRING IMPACTS TO TERMINALS FOR
THE START OF THE TAF PERIOD. PERIODS OF VFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS
WILL PERSIST ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
A FEW ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS CANNOT BE RULED OUT WHICH MAY
BRIEFLY BRING CEILINGS AND VIS DOWN TO MVFR OR IFR CONDITIONS.
HOWEVER, THESE SHOWERS ARE GRADUALLY DISSIPATING AND SHOULD BE
MOSTLY GONE BY 21Z TUESDAY. WINDS BECOME THE MAIN CONCERN WITH
WIDESPREAD STRONG WESTERLY GUSTS OF 30 TO 45 KNOTS. STRONGER
WINDS OVER 50 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE AT KRKS. WIND SHEAR LOOKS
TO BE A CONCERN AROUND KJAC WITH STRONG WINDS COMING OFF THE
NEARBY MOUNTAIN PEAKS. THESE WINDS SHOULD GRADUALLY SUBSIDE
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON BY AROUND 00Z. ANOTHER WEATHER SYSTEM
LOOKS TO MOVE INTO THE AREA FOR EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING. KJAC,
KPNA, AND KBPI LOOK TO SEE SNOW SHOWERS BEGIN TO DEVELOP AROUND
05/06Z WEDNESDAY. SNOW SHOWERS WILL BE PERIODIC AT KPNA AND KBPI
THROUGH THE MORNING WITH MORE PREVAILING SNOW EXPECTED AT KJAC.
MOUNTAINS WILL LIKELY BE MOSTLY IF NOT ENTIRELY OBSCURED
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
EAST OF THE DIVIDE...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL TERMINALS.
A WEATHER SYSTEM HAS BEGUN TO BRING ISOLATED SHOWERS TO
LOCATIONS EAST OF THE DIVIDE. A FEW ISOLATED SNOW SHOWERS HAVE
MOVED THROUGH KLND AND POSSIBLY KCPR WITHIN THE NEXT FEW HOURS.
MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS MAY BRIEFLY OCCUR IF SOME HEAVY BANDS
MOVE OVER TOP ANY TERMINALS. THE OTHER MAIN CONCERN WILL BE
STRONG GUSTY WINDS PERSISTING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
WIDESPREAD WESTERLY WINDS OF 35 TO 45 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE WITH
STRONGER GUSTS NEAR OR EXCEEDING 50 KNOTS POSSIBLE AT TIMES.
SOME WIND SHEAR AROUND 50-60 KNOTS ABOVE 2000 FEET LOOKS TO
LINGER AROUND KCOD THROUGH ABOUT 02-03Z WEDNESDAY. WINDS OVERALL BEGIN
TO SUBSIDE AROUND 02-04Z WEDNESDAY WITH SOME BREEZY CONDITIONS
LINGERING THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT. AS ANOTHER SYSTEM ENTERS THE
REGION WEDNESDAY, WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO ONCE AGAIN INCREASE BY
THE MID TO LATE MORNING HOURS WEDNESDAY. WINDS ARE FORECAST TO
INCREASE TO 20 TO 35 KNOTS AND PERSIST THROUGH THE END OF THE
TAF PERIOD. MOUNTAINS WILL LIKELY BE MOSTLY IF NOT ENTIRELY
OBSCURED THROUGH THE MAJORITY OF THE TAF PERIOD.
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 1807 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1053 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
MOSTLY VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE
EXCEPTIONS WILL BE ANY SITES THAT RECEIVE SNOW, RELEGATED TO THE
WYOMING SITES, WHERE VIS AND/OR CIGS MAY DROP DOWN TO MVFR TO
IFR STATUS, LOCALLY LIFR UNDER HEAVIER ACCUMULATIONS. WINDS THE
MAIN HAZARD WITH SPEEDS REMAINING GUSTY AT 40-60 KNOTS ALL
SITES, BUT LESSENING TONIGHT AND BECOMING LIGHTER INTO TOMORROW
MORNING. BREEZY CONDITIONS MAY RESUME TOMORROW MORNING INTO THE
AFTERNOON BUT NOT NEARLY AS STRONG AS TODAY. OVERALL CIGS SHOULD
BE MID TO HIGH LEVEL, OR SKC AS THE FRONT THAT BROUGHT THESE
ENHANCED CONDITIONS MOVES OUT OF THE REGION.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 172135Z AUTO 27040G50KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2937 RMK AO2
T01161095
METAR KIBM 172115Z AUTO 27040G47KT 7SM CLR 12/M10 A2937 RMK AO2
T01211101
METAR KIBM 172055Z AUTO 27042G49KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2936 RMK AO2
T01251105
KSNY 171739Z 1718/1818 27030G47KT P6SM SCT150
FM180200 28020G35KT P6SM SCT150
FM180500 27015G23KT P6SM SKC
FM181000 21007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KSNY 172053Z AUTO 29028G39KT 10SM FEW034 13/M13 A2934 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27043/2038 SLP922 T01281133 55002
METAR KSNY 171953Z AUTO 28022G42KT 10SM FEW120 12/M15 A2933 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29046/1921 SLP914 T01221150
METAR KSNY 171853Z AUTO 28019G28KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2932 RMK AO2 PK WND
29033/1759 SLP906 T01331061
METAR KOGA 172135Z AUTO 29028G35KT 10SM SCT120 15/M12 A2933 RMK AO2
T01501121
METAR KOGA 172115Z AUTO 28027G38KT 10SM SCT120 16/M12 A2931 RMK AO2
T01571120
METAR KOGA 172055Z AUTO 29027G35KT 10SM SCT120 15/M14 A2931 RMK AO2
T01481136
METAR KIML 172053Z AUTO 27019G36KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A2932 RMK AO2 PK WND
28038/2037 SLP920 T01671106 53012
METAR KIML 171953Z AUTO 27025G36KT 10SM OVC100 17/M04 A2930 RMK AO2 PK
WND 30043/1907 SLP911 T01721039
METAR KIML 171853Z AUTO 29028G46KT 4SM HZ SCT024 OVC110 20/M04 A2926 RMK
AO2 PK WND 29046/1849 SLP893 T02001044
KMCK 171720Z 1718/1818 22020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 27030G40KT P6SM FEW250
FM180100 29020G30KT P6SM SCT250
FM180200 27015G25KT P6SM SCT250
FM180700 25008KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMCK 172053Z AUTO 30027G38KT 10SM BKN110 21/M03 A2926 RMK AO2 PK
WND 30050/2013 SLP898 T02061033 55009
SPECI KMCK 172033Z AUTO 30029G44KT 10SM SCT029 BKN110 21/M03 A2924 RMK
AO2 PK WND 30050/2013 T02061028
SPECI KMCK 172014Z AUTO 30037G50KT 5SM HZ BKN029 BKN034 OVC041 23/M03
A2922 RMK AO2 PK WND 30050/2013 PRESRR T02281033
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 02/17/26 21:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
27100 FT MSL...212/043
26000 FT MSL...218/047
25000 FT MSL...214/045
24000 FT MSL...211/047
23700 FT MSL...210/048
22000 FT MSL...211/049
20400 FT MSL...211/046
20000 FT MSL...209/045
19000 FT MSL...207/041
18000 FT MSL...210/033
17000 FT MSL...214/028
16900 FT MSL...213/028
16000 FT MSL...226/027
15000 FT MSL...243/028
14200 FT MSL...248/032
14000 FT MSL...250/032
13000 FT MSL...257/031
12000 FT MSL...255/031
12000 FT MSL...263/030
11000 FT MSL...257/030
10100 FT MSL...265/029
10000 FT MSL...262/030
9000 FT MSL...277/038
8500 FT MSL...259/033
8000 FT MSL...270/031
3600 FT MSL...280/027
3400 FT MSL...270/020
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2122 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1140 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH TOMORROW
AFTERNOON ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. WINDS
REMAIN STRONG FROM THE WEST THIS AFTERNOON AND TONIGHT, WITH
WIDESPREAD GUSTS OF 35 TO 45KTS FOR ALL TERMINALS. WINDS FINALLY
BEGIN TO WEAKEN TOMORROW MORNING FROM WEST TO EAST, THOUGH WILL
REMAIN 10 TO 20KTS FROM THE WEST INTO TOMORROW AFTERNOON.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 171720Z 1718/1818 24025G40KT P6SM SKC
FM172100 26035G50KT 6SM BLDU SCT250
FM180000 28030G40KT P6SM SCT250
FM180100 27020G30KT P6SM SCT250
FM180600 24010KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGLD 172053Z AUTO 29025G36KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A2934 RMK AO2 PK WND
29046/2011 SLP909 T01941061 50001
METAR KGLD 171953Z AUTO 29033G45KT 10SM BKN037 21/M03 A2934 RMK AO2 PK
WND 30054/1927 SLP909 T02061033
METAR KGLD 171853Z AUTO 26033G50KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A2934 RMK AO2 PK WND
24052/1828 SLP906 T02171033
KGCK 172035Z 1721/1818 23035G50KT 3SM BLDU SCT200
FM180000 27022G32KT P6SM FEW250
FM180500 25012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 172054Z 28034G53KT 3SM BLDU CLR 23/M04 A2941 RMK AO2 PK WND
24054/2020 PRESRR SLP935 BLDU ALL QDS T02281039 55002
METAR KGCK 171954Z 24038G54KT 9SM CLR 26/M03 A2938 RMK AO2 PK WND
24054/1943 SLP921 T02611033
METAR KGCK 171854Z 23028G44KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A2942 RMK AO2 PK WND
25050/1836 SLP936 T02281039
SPECI KLBL 172145Z AUTO 26034G50KT 4SM HZ FEW007 SCT013 BKN027 22/M03
A2954 RMK AO2 PK WND 27051/2131 $
METAR KLBL 172056Z AUTO 27037G45KT 7SM FEW018 BKN030 OVC037 24/M02 A2950
RMK AO2 PK WND 26050/2038 SLP966 6//// T02391022 55011 $
SPECI KLBL 172034Z AUTO 26037G44KT 3SM HZ SQ FEW012 BKN028 OVC034 24/M04
A2950 RMK AO2 $
METAR KEHA 172135Z AUTO 25031G40KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A2960 RMK AO2
T01991086
METAR KEHA 172115Z AUTO 25034G41KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A2960 RMK AO2
T02001070
METAR KEHA 172055Z AUTO 26033G45KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A2959 RMK AO2
T02051058
GOODLAND (KGLD) 02/17/26 21:42 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
18000 FT MSL...240/049
14000 FT MSL...241/046
13000 FT MSL...248/047
12600 FT MSL...241/049
12000 FT MSL...244/047
11000 FT MSL...254/050
10700 FT MSL...249/048
10000 FT MSL...256/047
9200 FT MSL...257/048
9000 FT MSL...259/047
8000 FT MSL...264/048
8000 FT MSL...265/049
7000 FT MSL...266/049
6900 FT MSL...271/049
6100 FT MSL...278/050
6000 FT MSL...271/044
5300 FT MSL...277/042
5000 FT MSL...267/048
4200 FT MSL...265/048
4000 FT MSL...261/048
4000 FT MSL...264/047
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 02/17/26 21:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
18000 FT MSL...263/050
17000 FT MSL...245/060
15000 FT MSL...255/068
14000 FT MSL...247/054
13000 FT MSL...251/045
12000 FT MSL...236/057
11000 FT MSL...245/051
10000 FT MSL...243/053
9600 FT MSL...238/033
9000 FT MSL...247/049
8000 FT MSL...247/046
7000 FT MSL...254/047
6000 FT MSL...258/045
5900 FT MSL...259/043
5100 FT MSL...262/038
5000 FT MSL...256/040
4300 FT MSL...263/037
4000 FT MSL...265/039
3800 FT MSL...259/038
3200 FT MSL...272/042
3000 FT MSL...271/038
3000 FT MSL...271/038
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1930 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1230 PM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD. MAY SEE SOME MINOR VISIBILITY REDUCTIONS AT KGLD THROUGH
THIS AFTERNOON DUE TO BLOWING DUST. WINDS WILL DIMINISH AT BOTH
LOCATIONS TONIGHT.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1740 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 1055 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
VISIBLE SATELLITE IMAGERY SHOWS WIDESPREAD OVERCAST SKIES OVER
MUCH OF SOUTHWEST KS, WHICH IS HELPING TO LIMIT THE STRONG
SOUTHWESTERLY WINDS TODAY BY SUPPRESSING BOUNDARY LAYER MIXING.
HOWEVER, SATELLITE TRENDS SUGGEST THE CLOUD COVER MAY BEGIN TO
ERODE FROM WEST TO EAST IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS, ALLOWING
SOUTHWEST WINDS TO STRENGTHEN CONSIDERABLY INTO THE 30-40 KT
RANGE WITH GUSTS OF 50+ KTS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. AS A RESULT,
BLOWING DUST MAY DRIVE VISIBILITY INTO MVFR. AFTER SUNSET,
WINDS WILL BEGIN TO WEAKEN, DROPPING TO AOA 12 KTS BY 04-05Z
TONIGHT.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 171721Z 1718/1818 24037G56KT 6SM BLDU SCT250
FM180100 26020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM180300 26016G26KT P6SM SKC WS020/27050KT
FM180700 24012KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/27045KT=
METAR KGUY 172053Z AUTO 27033G52KT 10SM SCT036 23/M03 A2952 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24055/2008 SLP959 T02331033 55000
METAR KGUY 171953Z AUTO 24033G52KT 10SM SCT040 25/M05 A2949 RMK AO2 PK
WND 22055/1859 SLP948 T02501050
METAR KGUY 171853Z AUTO 24035G51KT 10SM BKN031 OVC041 25/M06 A2951 RMK
AO2 PK WND 23056/1817 SLP952 T02501056
KDHT 171932Z 1720/1818 24038G57KT 6SM BLDU FEW250
TEMPO 1720/1724 3SM BLDU BKN020
FM180100 27020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM180400 25016KT P6SM SKC WS020/27040KT
METAR KDHT 172053Z AUTO 27033G42KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A2966 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29047/2028 SLP003 T01831050 53016
METAR KDHT 171953Z AUTO 28032G47KT 7SM SCT029 21/M03 A2963 RMK AO2
PK WND 23049/1857 SLP988 T02061033
SPECI KDHT 171932Z AUTO 25030G48KT 10SM SCT018 22/M04 A2960 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23049/1857 T02221044
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1906 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1122 AM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
AS OF LATE THIS MORNING, LATEST SATELLITE WAS SEEING CLOUD COVER
BREAK DOWN WELL AHEAD OF SCHEDULE WITH MULTIPLE STATIONS IN OUR
WEST ALREADY REPORTING GUSTS GREATER THAN 50 MPH AT THE SURFACE.
THESE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO IMPACT ALL TERMINALS BY NOON TO 1 PM
WITH BLOWING DUST EXPECTED TO FOLLOW ALONGSIDE THEM. AT THIS TIME
IMPACTS FROM THE BLOWING DUST HAVE BEEN MINIMAL, BUT THERE IS
POTENTIAL TO SEE BRIEF POCKETS OF MVFR TO IFR VISIBILITIES AND
CEILINGS. CONDITIONS DO LOOK TO QUITE DOWN BEYOND SUNSET; HOWEVER,
STRONG WINDS ARE LIKELY TO REMAIN IN THE MID TO LOW-LEVELS, WHICH
CAN RESULT IN LOW-LEVEL WIND SHEAR AT ALL TERMINALS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 171743Z 1718/1818 26018G28KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070
TEMPO 1718/1722 26020G32KT
FM180100 24010G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070
FM180700 20011KT P6SM BKN045
FM181700 23015G25KT P6SM SCT045 SCT100
METAR KFMN 172053Z 26027G37KT 10SM FEW050 07/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
27038/2012 SLP102 T00671050 56009
METAR KFMN 171953Z 27021G33KT 10SM SCT050 08/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
29036/1936 SLP103 T00781033
METAR KFMN 171853Z 26021G33KT 10SM SCT045 SCT055 07/M03 A2989 RMK AO2
PK WND 28033/1843 SLP110 T00721033
METAR KLVS 172053Z AUTO 24031G44KT 10SM FEW085 SCT100 09/M12 A2977
RMK AO2 PK WND 23048/2017 SLP013 60000 T00891117 58003 $
METAR KLVS 171953Z AUTO 25030G43KT 10SM FEW070 BKN085 08/M10 A2979
RMK AO2 PK WND 26047/1926 SLP028 T00831100 $
METAR KLVS 171853Z AUTO 27022G41KT 10SM FEW045 BKN075 OVC090 07/M06
A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 26046/1808 RAE1759B37E47 SLP043 P0000
T00671056 $
METAR KRTN 172053Z AUTO 28026G40KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2970 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27043/2015 SLP016 T00941111 58001
METAR KRTN 171953Z AUTO 28022G40KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2971 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29045/1859 SLP021 T00831111
METAR KRTN 171853Z AUTO 27028G46KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29056/1757 SLP031 T00781078
METAR KCAO 172055Z AUTO 27039G58KT 9SM CLR 14/M12 A2966 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27058/2052 SLP000 T01391122 50007
METAR KCAO 171955Z AUTO 27029G52KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2967 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26053/1859 SLP004 T01501067
METAR KCAO 171855Z AUTO 26034G54KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2965 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24058/1830 SLP991 T01671033
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2056 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1047 AM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
UNSETTLED WEATHER CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST ACROSS NORTHERN AND
CENTRAL NEW MEXICO WITH AVIATION HAZARDS BEING FOCUSED ON STRONG
TO DAMAGING WINDS, BLOWING DUST, MOUNTAIN SNOW IN NORTHERN AREAS
OF THE STATE, AND ALSO OBSCURATIONS OF PEAKS. WIND GUSTS OF 35 TO
50 KT WILL BE COMMON ACROSS MUCH OF NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW
MEXICO THROUGH SUNSET WITH THE STRONGEST GUSTS FOUND IN EASTERN
AREAS OF THE STATE. AREAS OF BLOWING DUST WILL LIMIT VISIBILITY,
ESPECIALLY OVER THE EAST CENTRAL PLAINS WHERE IT MAY REDUCE AS LOW
AS 1 TO 3 MILES. OVERALL, RAIN AND SNOW WILL DECREASE IN COVERAGE
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING WITH THE NORTHERN
MOUNTAINS SEEING THE MOST PERSISTENT SNOW WITH IFR (CEILINGS
BELOW 1,000 FT) OR LIFR CONDITIONS (CEILINGS BELOW 500 FT). WINDS
WILL REDUCE AROUND SUNSET, BUT WILL INCREASE AGAIN FROM THE
SOUTHWEST LATE WEDNESDAY MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON HOURS.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 171800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2608 2521-08 2526-15 2447-28 2449-43 246754 246747 237241
BCE 2638-14 2547-27 2753-40 259546 269645 249445
LND 2751-05 2743-12 2430-26 2535-41 244449 244347 236344
RKS 2733 2746-15 2639-27 2538-41 245549 246447 237641
GJT 2536-06 2634-13 2637-28 2745-41 249843 259145 249945
FMN 2625-05 2742-12 2656-26 7406-34 746440 756847 752749
ABQ 2834-02 2540-07 2490-17 7426-25 755237 755647 753655
MBW 2645 2652-13 2538-27 2266-38 235743 235644 237044
DEN 2636-01 2650-08 2251-20 2356-35 740643 249445 248146
PUB 2739-01 2650-07 2460-21 7410-32 755139 753245 258847
ALS 2655-11 2374-21 7414-33 756639 756746 750546
TCC 2440 2561+03 2479-01 7401-12 7416-22 752936 752946 752056
BFF 2739 2736-01 2421-06 2130-20 2046-33 247750 248047 236745
GLD 2450 2560+04 2444-02 2473-15 2392-27 742441 742749 249854
GCK 2455+12 2467+07 2472+00 2478-13 7401-24 742539 753448 751958
GAG 2452+15 2359+09 2360+03 2478-12 7401-23 750838 761047 771459
AMA 2444 2462+08 2471+02 2489-12 7405-22 751437 761747 761258
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2007 2331-06 2336-14 2541-29 2643-43 266751 257450 256543
BCE 2344-14 2647-25 2786-36 751649 761148 259249
LND 2728-08 2742-16 2662-30 2658-42 264248 254049 245445
RKS 2829 2749-14 2549-28 2556-42 267351 266545 256444
GJT 2336-04 2438-12 2547-27 2769-39 761249 269547 750046
FMN 2528-03 2532-12 2751-24 2785-35 762742 754846 753350
ABQ 2731-02 2641-08 2761-20 7522-26 755737 755847 754755
MBW 2733 2839-14 2652-28 2655-41 263546 233847 257045
DEN 2738-03 2749-10 2832-26 2845-39 277844 266645 750246
PUB 2641-02 2748-10 2948-25 2781-35 760540 752344 751746
ALS 2648-12 2751-24 2787-34 762540 754945 752649
TCC 2734 2751+00 2658-07 7507-14 7431-22 754337 754346 753555
BFF 2844 2948-04 3057-12 2944-26 2931-40 253345 235842 256043
GLD 2941 2943-01 2843-10 2640-27 2571-33 249640 742144 750645
GCK 2643+08 2745+00 2755-07 2577-20 7427-26 755138 756046 752452
GAG 2644+13 2545+04 2554-05 7504-13 7424-22 753237 753846 753758
AMA 2837 2633+03 2545-05 7509-12 7522-21 752836 753146 752857
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1920 2245-07 2136-14 2242-27 2245-41 256154 244949 246447
BCE 2249-14 2453-26 2551-40 750445 259648 258650
LND 2437-07 2323-13 2435-27 2535-42 283155 245653 265145
RKS 2124 2429-13 2335-27 2441-41 264354 246153 256746
GJT 2242-07 2342-14 2441-26 2352-39 259449 750551 258249
FMN 2434-06 2553-11 2565-23 7506-33 752348 753852 752451
ABQ 2636-02 2553-06 2574-18 7600-30 753742 756748 755456
MBW 2538 2642-13 2740-27 2731-40 264755 256950 265946
DEN 2633-04 2720-11 2537-24 2555-38 269149 269151 258851
PUB 2632-03 2639-11 2446-22 2691-34 761746 760649 750750
ALS 2548-12 2570-22 7609-32 752546 762750 752752
TCC 2732 2639+01 2542-04 2666-18 2590-29 754939 756547 755357
BFF 2833 2835-06 2833-13 2840-28 2644-41 267051 257347 265947
GLD 2916 2820-05 2722-12 2456-22 2567-36 760447 750551 751951
GCK 3022+05 2823-02 2635-08 2671-22 2692-33 761844 753148 755154
GAG 3019+07 2725+00 2648-05 2669-19 7501-29 755239 756847 755856
AMA 2734 2636+04 2643-03 2764-16 7500-26 754537 755447 765459
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