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NZUS99 KBOU 172331
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1625 MST TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 172256Z 24008G19KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2952 RMK AO2 SLP984
T00781083 $
METAR KFNL 172156Z 25017G25KT 10SM FEW040 SCT090 10/M07 A2950 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24033/2137 SLP974 T01001072 $
METAR KFNL 172056Z 28018KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2948 RMK AO2 PK WND 28029/2006
SLP968 T00941061 50008 $
METAR KGXY 172256Z AUTO 25018G24KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2952 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25028/2237 SLP009 T01001089 $
METAR KGXY 172156Z AUTO 24024G29KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2949 RMK AO2 PK WND
26033/2106 SLP998 T01111078 $
METAR KGXY 172056Z AUTO 26026G33KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2947 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28039/1959 SLP988 T01171089 53012 $
METAR KLMO 172315Z AUTO 26012G21KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2954 RMK AO2 T00921122
METAR KLMO 172255Z AUTO 26021G30KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2954 RMK AO2 T00901104
METAR KLMO 172235Z AUTO 21015G19KT 10SM SCT085 10/M08 A2953 RMK AO2
T00951084
METAR KBDU 172315Z AUTO 25018G24KT 10SM SCT060 SCT080 SCT110 07/M10
A2952 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 172255Z AUTO 25012G22KT 10SM SCT034 SCT041 07/M08 A2952 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 172235Z AUTO 26017G26KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 07/M07 A2952
RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 172315Z AUTO 26014G22KT 10SM CLR 10/M13 A2951 RMK AO2 T00981133
$
METAR KEIK 172255Z AUTO 29017KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2951 RMK AO2 T00951100
$
METAR KEIK 172235Z AUTO 27019G24KT 9SM CLR 09/M10 A2951 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29030/2214 WSHFT 2205 T00941098 $
KBJC 172207Z 1722/1818 27014G25KT P6SM SCT070 SCT100
TEMPO 1722/1724 25019G30KT
FM180000 25014G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM180400 21011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM181700 23015G28KT P6SM FEW080 SCT180
METAR KBJC 172259Z 24013G30KT 10SM SCT110 11/M16 A2954
METAR KBJC 172152Z 23018G27KT 10SM SCT110 11/M14 A2951
METAR KBJC 172046Z 25018G28KT 10SM FEW030 BKN080 11/M14 A2951
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 172253Z 25024G38KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 SCT220 11/M16 A2951
RMK AO2 PK WND 25041/2232 SLP959 T01061156
METAR KDEN 172153Z 26024G34KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 SCT220 12/M14 A2949
RMK AO2 PK WND 27039/2138 SLP945 VIRGA T01171144
METAR KDEN 172053Z 28019G40KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 SCT220 11/M15 A2948
RMK AO2 PK WND 26045/1955 SLP937 T01111150 53006
METAR KBKF 172258Z 26022G29KT 10SM FEW070 FEW110 SCT200 10/M18 A2953
RMK AO2A PK WND 24032/31 SLP955 T01011181
METAR KBKF 172158Z 26019G27KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 SCT200 12/M17 A2949
RMK AO2A PK WND 26035/44 SLP937 T01151170
METAR KBKF 172058Z 26020G25KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 SCT200 10/M18 A2947
RMK AO2A PK WND 25032/14 SLP938 T01021180 53004
KAPA 171907Z 1719/1818 27025G35KT P6SM FEW080
FM180000 25014G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM180400 21012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM181400 23015G27KT P6SM FEW100 SCT180
METAR KAPA 172253Z 25022G35KT 10SM FEW085 SCT110 SCT220 08/M15 A2955
RMK AO2 PK WND 27037/2155 SLP976 T00831150
METAR KAPA 172153Z 26026G37KT 10SM FEW030 FEW070 SCT110 SCT220 10/M17
A2952 RMK AO2 PK WND 25037/2149 SLP962 T01001167
METAR KAPA 172053Z 27022G34KT 10SM FEW070 SCT120 SCT220 11/M17 A2951
RMK AO2 PK WND 25045/2024 SLP954 T01061172 53006
METAR KMNH 172315Z AUTO 26016G31KT 10SM SCT045 SCT065 BKN090 03/M14
A2963 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 172255Z AUTO 23021G30KT 10SM SCT044 SCT065 BKN110 04/M13
A2962 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 172235Z AUTO 25022G30KT 10SM SCT120 05/M17 A2961 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172315Z AUTO 24024G37KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2948 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172255Z AUTO 25031G39KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2946 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 172235Z AUTO 24031G42KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2946 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172315Z AUTO 24029G41KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2942 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172255Z AUTO 25032G43KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2942 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 172235Z AUTO 24027G39KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A2941 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 172253Z AUTO 27036G47KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A2945 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28049/2235 SLP942 T01171133
METAR KAKO 172153Z AUTO 28036G49KT 10SM CLR 13/M14 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29052/2121 SLP926 T01281144
METAR KAKO 172053Z AUTO 28036G51KT 10SM CLR 14/M19 A2938 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28057/2023 SLP911 T01441189 55005
METAR KLIC 172255Z AUTO 27020G40KT 10SM CLR 11/M20 A2952 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27044/2157 SLP956 T01111200
METAR KLIC 172155Z AUTO 26025G44KT 10SM CLR 12/M20 A2949 RMK AO2 PK WND
27044/2151 SLP954 T01221200
METAR KLIC 172055Z AUTO 26024G44KT 10SM FEW110 13/M19 A2947 RMK AO2
PK WND 25052/2022 SLP931 T01281194 53002
METAR KHEQ 172315Z AUTO 30030G39KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A2940 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172255Z AUTO 30029G37KT 10SM CLR 15/M12 A2939 RMK AO2
METAR KHEQ 172235Z AUTO 31027G43KT 10SM CLR 16/M13 A2938 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172319Z AUTO 29028G39KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2947 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172259Z AUTO 27028G36KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2945 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 172239Z AUTO 28028G37KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A2944 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172315Z AUTO 27028G40KT 10SM CLR 15/M15 A2944 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172255Z AUTO 28030G37KT 10SM CLR 16/M16 A2942 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 172235Z AUTO 28031G40KT 10SM CLR 16/M16 A2941 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 172253Z AUTO 27030G41KT 10SM CLR 15/M18 A2948 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27052/2156 SLP961 T01501178
METAR KITR 172153Z AUTO 27038G55KT 10SM SCT031 16/M21 A2943 RMK AO2
PK WND 26059/2143 SLP940 T01611206
SPECI KITR 172128Z AUTO 27030G51KT 10SM SCT033 17/M19 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24051/2105 T01721194
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 23:17 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...278/061
18000 FT MSL...279/050
17000 FT MSL...283/044
16000 FT MSL...281/053
15000 FT MSL...281/044
14000 FT MSL...278/037
13000 FT MSL...278/029
12000 FT MSL...279/029
11000 FT MSL...278/027
10000 FT MSL...266/026
7000 FT MSL...265/018
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 172315Z AUTO 15020G31KT 10SM SCT055 SCT065 M04/M13 A2964
RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172255Z AUTO 15021G32KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A2964 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 172235Z AUTO 15022G32KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A2963 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 172255Z AUTO 24017G30KT 10SM CLR 07/M16 A2961 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28039/40 SLP986 T00721163
METAR KAFF 172155Z AUTO 25014G27KT 10SM CLR 09/M17 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND
26039/41 SLP965 T00861174
SPECI KAFF 172148Z AUTO 28018G34KT 10SM CLR 08/M18 A2957 RMK AO2 WSHFT
34 SLP972
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 172254Z 27025G38KT 10SM FEW050 BKN100 07/M12 A2964 RMK AO2
PK WND 26038/2251 SLP005 VIRGA ALQDS T00721117
METAR KCOS 172154Z 25029G38KT 10SM SCT110 09/M16 A2960 RMK AO2 PK WND
25041/2140 SLP984 T00941156
METAR KCOS 172054Z 25025G31KT 10SM SCT110 10/M17 A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND
24055/1959 SLP982 T01001172 51017
METAR KFLY 172315Z AUTO 25023G38KT 10SM CLR 06/M15 A2965 RMK AO2 T00601146
METAR KFLY 172255Z AUTO 27021G31KT 10SM CLR 06/M16 A2964 RMK AO2
T00591161
METAR KFLY 172235Z AUTO 25019G27KT 10SM CLR 08/M16 A2963 RMK AO2 T00781157
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
METAR KFCS 172255Z AUTO 26018G30KT 10SM FEW065 FEW080 SCT100 SCT130
08/M13 A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 28042/31 SLP032 T00821129
METAR KFCS 172155Z AUTO 28025G38KT 10SM FEW100 FEW130 09/M18 A2960
RMK AO2 PK WND 25044/2058 SLP008 T00941177
SPECI KFCS 172114Z AUTO 28026G38KT 10SM SCT100 10/M19 A2959 RMK AO2
WSHFT 00 PRESRR SLP000
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 172253Z AUTO 22020G34KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2962 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23035/2242 SLP006 T01171094 $
METAR KPUB 172153Z 27018G30KT 10SM CLR 13/M16 A2958 RMK AO2 PK WND
28037/2111 SLP988 T01331156 $
METAR KPUB 172053Z 28021G30KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 13/M17 A2957 RMK AO2
PK WND 28040/1959 SLP985 T01331167 55002 $
METAR KTAD 172254Z AUTO 28027G40KT 10SM CLR 10/M14 A2970 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27043/2222 SLP011 T01001139
METAR KTAD 172154Z AUTO 27020G33KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 10/M13 A2968
RMK AO2 PK WND 24041/2059 SLP000 T01001128
METAR KTAD 172054Z AUTO 25030G42KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2965 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26049/1956 SLP989 T01111117 55003
METAR KLHX 172253Z AUTO 28022G40KT 10SM BKN080 BKN110 13/M11 A2958
RMK AO2 PK WND 28051/2155 SLP993 T01281111 $
METAR KLHX 172153Z AUTO 29029G41KT 10SM FEW048 SCT070 OVC090 14/M09
A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND 30042/2118 SLP983 T01391094 $
METAR KLHX 172053Z AUTO 27029G39KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2952 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26043/1954 SLP956 60000 T01611050 50006 $
METAR KLAA 172253Z AUTO 28021G43KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A2956 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31051/2205 SLP988 T01611117
METAR KLAA 172153Z AUTO 26023G42KT 10SM FEW110 19/M08 A2950 RMK AO2
PK WND 24056/2128 SLP968 T01891083
METAR KLAA 172053Z AUTO 26029G51KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A2950 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24054/2000 SLP966 60000 T01831083 51016
METAR KSPD 172256Z AUTO 27027G46KT 16/M16 A2960 RMK AO1 PK WND 25053/2201
PRESRR SLP978 T01561156
METAR KSPD 172156Z AUTO 26029G54KT 17/M14 A2956 RMK AO1 PK WND 28054/2151
SLP965 T01721139
METAR KSPD 172056Z AUTO 26032G55KT 18/M09 A2956 RMK AO1 PK WND 26055/2048
SLP958 T01781094 50015
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 23:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...280/040
16600 FT MSL...287/039
16000 FT MSL...287/039
15000 FT MSL...273/031
14300 FT MSL...287/036
14000 FT MSL...272/030
13000 FT MSL...274/026
12000 FT MSL...262/025
11000 FT MSL...264/024
10000 FT MSL...285/024
9000 FT MSL...279/024
8000 FT MSL...274/023
7000 FT MSL...259/027
6000 FT MSL...258/025
5700 FT MSL...257/022
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 * * * * *
SPECI KCAG 172323Z AUTO 31010KT 1 3/4SM VCTS -SN SCT016 BKN029 OVC036
M01/M03 A2966 RMK AO2 P0001 T10061033
SPECI KCAG 172318Z AUTO 30006KT 3SM VCTS -SN BR FEW016 SCT024 OVC034
M01/M03 A2965 RMK AO2 P0000 T10111033
SPECI KCAG 172314Z AUTO 28007KT 5SM -SN BR FEW016 BKN032 OVC039 M01/M03
A2964 RMK AO2 P0000 T10111033
SPECI KHDN 172315Z AUTO 33016G28KT 1 3/4SM -SN BR FEW019 BKN026 OVC031
M02/M04 A2964 RMK AO2 PK WND 33028/2311 WSHFT 2243
UPE2259SNB2259 P0000 FZRANO $
SPECI KHDN 172303Z AUTO 32019G29KT 10SM -SN BKN029 BKN040 OVC065 M02/M04
A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND 32027/2259 WSHFT 2243 UPE2259SNB2259
P0000 FZRANO $
METAR KHDN 172256Z AUTO 32023G29KT 10SM UP SCT029 BKN040 OVC070 M01/M04
A2963 RMK AO2 PK WND 33029/2254 WSHFT 2239
RAE2157B20E55UPB2157E2158B41SNB2158E20 SLP026 P0000
T10111044 FZRANO $
METAR KSBS 172315Z AUTO 26016G24KT 7SM SCT029 BKN050 OVC110 00/M05
A2960 RMK AO1 T00011050
METAR KSBS 172255Z AUTO 24010G15KT 7SM SCT023 BKN046 OVC075 00/M05
A2958 RMK AO1 T00021047
METAR KSBS 172235Z AUTO 25014G19KT 7SM SCT012 BKN037 OVC060 00/M04
A2959 RMK AO1 T10021040
METAR KC07 172315Z AUTO 4SM -SN BKN002 BKN011 OVC019 M07/M07 A2960
RMK AO2
METAR KC07 172255Z AUTO 2 1/2SM -SN BKN003 BKN010 OVC019 M07/M07 A2958
RMK AO2 VIS 1V5
METAR KC07 172235Z AUTO 2 1/2SM BR OVC001 M07/M07 A2958 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 172315Z AUTO 30016KT 1/2SM OVC005 M05/M06 A2960 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 172255Z AUTO 28013KT 7SM SCT024 BKN037 OVC046 M02/M07 A2958
RMK AO1
METAR K33V 172235Z AUTO 24013G22KT 3SM SCT024 BKN035 OVC047 M03/M06
A2957 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 172253Z AUTO 23016G27KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 04/M07 A2963
RMK AO2 PK WND 23035/2206 SLP001 T00441072
METAR KEEO 172153Z AUTO 22018G28KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 06/M07 A2962
RMK AO2 PK WND 23036/2142 SLP000 T00561067
METAR KEEO 172053Z AUTO 23021G32KT 10SM FEW049 OVC060 06/M06 A2962
RMK AO2 PK WND 21036/2011 SLP991 T00561061 58006
METAR K20V 172315Z AUTO 25024G34KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2963 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172255Z AUTO 25020G31KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2962 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 172235Z AUTO 24021G31KT 10SM SCT028 SCT034 SCT042 01/M07
A2961 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 172315Z AUTO 25027G38KT 10SM SCT041 SCT060 BKN075 00/M10
A2963 RMK AO2 T10031098
METAR KGNB 172255Z AUTO 24019G27KT 10SM SCT031 SCT038 BKN044 M01/M09
A2962 RMK AO2 T10071089
METAR KGNB 172235Z AUTO 26011G15KT 10SM SCT028 SCT038 BKN047 M01/M07
A2962 RMK AO2 T10131070
METAR K0CO 172315Z AUTO 28032G57KT 1SM -SN BKN009 BKN017 OVC024 M13/M16
A2952 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 172255Z AUTO 28036G53KT 1/2SM -SN BKN008 BKN013 OVC022
M13/M17 A2952 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 172235Z AUTO 29038G49KT 1 1/4SM -SN SCT010 BKN022 OVC029
M13/M16 A2951 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172317Z AUTO 29018G34KT 10SM SCT031 BKN038 OVC045 M08/M16
A2955 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172257Z AUTO 27012G29KT 5SM SCT029 BKN037 OVC047 M08/M14
A2955 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 172237Z AUTO 29015G27KT 10SM BKN038 OVC048 M07/M16 A2955
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 172253Z 23013G31KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 PK WND
23034/2154 SLP029 T01001078
METAR KGJT 172153Z 23021G31KT 9SM SCT080 10/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
24032/2110 SLP024 T01001083
METAR KGJT 172053Z 23020G26KT 10SM FEW075 10/M08 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
25031/2016 SLP019 T01001078 58014
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 172253Z AUTO 24023G33KT 10SM FEW046 SCT075 06/M07 A2967
RMK AO2 PK WND 26033/2252 SLP021 T00611067
METAR KRIL 172153Z AUTO 25019G28KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2966 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25033/2056 SLP013 T00671061
METAR KRIL 172053Z AUTO 25014G25KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2966 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26031/2008 RAE1958 SLP014 P0000 60000 T00611044 58009
METAR K5SM 172315Z AUTO 10SM BKN020 OVC028 M07/M11 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 172255Z AUTO 10SM BKN020 BKN026 OVC055 M06/M11 A2965 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 172235Z AUTO 5SM HZ SCT022 BKN039 OVC095 M07/M12 A2965 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 172256Z 29010KT 10SM -RA FEW047 OVC060 02/M06 A2966 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25030/2201 RAB54 SLP016 P0000 T00221061 $
METAR KEGE 172156Z 27015G24KT 10SM FEW031 OVC060 03/M07 A2965 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25027/2113 RAE2058B34E45 SLP006 P0000 T00331072 $
METAR KEGE 172056Z 27018G29KT 10SM -RA FEW034 BKN048 03/M06 A2966 RMK
AO2 PK WND 26031/2034 UPB27E34 SLP014 P0000 60000 T00281061
55005 $
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
METAR KASE 172253Z 27014G22KT 240V300 10SM SCT050 BKN060 01/M13 A2966
RMK AO2 PK WND 23030/2202 SLP988 T00061133
METAR KASE 172153Z 23010G17KT 10SM BKN050 BKN060 02/M12 A2964 RMK AO2
WSHFT 2109 UPB18E29 SLP978 P0000 T00171122
SPECI KASE 172129Z 23010G17KT 10SM SCT050 BKN065 OVC080 01/M11 A2965 RMK
AO2 WSHFT 2109 UPB18E29 P0000 T00111106
METAR KCCU 172315Z AUTO 24019G32KT 200V260 1/4SM -SN OVC010 M12/M15
A2963 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 172218Z AUTO 24020G35KT 210V280 1/2SM -SN BKN009 BKN014
OVC021 M11/M15 A2960 RMK AO2 VIS 1/4V1 1/2
METAR KCCU 172150Z AUTO 26032G48KT 1/4SM -SN BKN016 OVC030 M11/M16
A2959 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 172253Z AUTO 29014G23KT 10SM FEW043 BKN055 OVC070 M06/M14
A2965 RMK AO2 SLP986 T10561139
METAR KLXV 172153Z AUTO 29014G32KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 M04/M14 A2964
RMK AO2 PK WND 29032/2148 SNE25 SLP973 P0000 T10391144
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
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 23:21 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
22000 FT MSL...256/047
20000 FT MSL...253/042
19000 FT MSL...253/046
18000 FT MSL...252/042
17000 FT MSL...245/040
16000 FT MSL...245/037
15600 FT MSL...244/039
15000 FT MSL...253/035
14400 FT MSL...246/035
14000 FT MSL...246/034
13400 FT MSL...244/032
13000 FT MSL...244/034
12500 FT MSL...244/031
12000 FT MSL...242/035
11700 FT MSL...240/031
11100 FT MSL...232/032
11000 FT MSL...273/035
10200 FT MSL...258/035
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 172315Z AUTO 23018G26KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 T01051088
METAR KAJZ 172255Z AUTO 22016G28KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2972 RMK AO2
T01041087
METAR KAJZ 172235Z AUTO 22023G30KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 T01061092
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 172253Z AUTO 24022G33KT 10SM -RA SCT050 BKN070 BKN080 06/M07
A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND 22038/2157 RAB43 SLP033 P0000 T00561072
METAR KMTJ 172153Z AUTO 24020G37KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21038/2125 SLP021 T00721078
METAR KMTJ 172053Z AUTO 24015G25KT 10SM FEW022 06/M04 A2974 RMK AO2
PK WND 24035/2021 SLP031 60000 T00611044 55009
METAR KGUC 172256Z AUTO 26023G40KT 10SM SCT065 BKN085 02/M12 A2971
RMK AO2 PK WND 28040/2254 SLP045 T00221117 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 172156Z AUTO 25018G32KT 10SM FEW044 SCT050 BKN075 02/M09
A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 25036/2137 RAE30 SLP040 P0000 T00171089
FZRANO $
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 K7BM 172315Z AUTO 25013G23KT 100V300 7SM -SN SCT016 BKN030 OVC045
M04/M11 A2967 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 172255Z AUTO 27012G33KT 240V300 10SM SCT028 BKN036 OVC047
M03/M13 A2965 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 172235Z AUTO 26011G24KT 220V290 7SM -SN SCT020 BKN027 OVC034
M03/M11 A2966 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 172315Z AUTO 24008KT 160V250 10SM SCT055 OVC075 01/M09 A2968
RMK AO2 T00131090
METAR KAEJ 172255Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM SCT050 BKN065 OVC085 02/M10 A2967
RMK AO2 T00161102
METAR KAEJ 172235Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM SCT034 BKN065 OVC070 01/M07 A2967
RMK AO2 T00101071
METAR KANK 172315Z AUTO 24022G31KT 10SM SCT080 04/M14 A2966 RMK AO2
PK WND 24031/2314 T00381141 $
METAR KANK 172255Z AUTO 27019G34KT 10SM BKN075 04/M13 A2965 RMK AO2
PK WND 28034/2244 WSHFT 2147 SNE2228 P0000 T00381130 $
METAR KANK 172235Z AUTO 32010G14KT 10SM FEW055 BKN075 BKN090 BKN140
01/M06 A2967 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2147 SNE2228 P0000 T00131064 $
METAR KMYP 172315Z AUTO 28040G63KT 240V300 10SM SCT024 SCT031 M08/M15
A2972 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 172255Z AUTO 28045G63KT 10SM SCT019 BKN025 M08/M13 A2970
RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 172235Z AUTO 29040G68KT 10SM SCT019 BKN028 M09/M13 A2973
RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 172315Z AUTO 20020KT 10SM SCT060 BKN080 BKN090 06/M06 A2982
RMK AO2 T00641065
METAR KAIB 172255Z AUTO 20020G31KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 OVC090 07/M07
A2981 RMK AO2 T00661066
METAR KAIB 172235Z AUTO 20023G32KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 OVC090 06/M07
A2981 RMK AO2 T00601070
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 172315Z AUTO 29006G19KT 10SM -SN SCT017 SCT035 BKN047 M03/M08
A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172255Z AUTO 28007G21KT 230V300 10SM SCT030 SCT043 SCT048
M02/M10 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 172235Z AUTO 24012G20KT 10SM SCT035 SCT042 SCT049 M02/M11
A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172315Z AUTO 25016G25KT 202V262 10SM BKN100 BKN120 05/M15
A2973 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172255Z AUTO 27013G22KT 10SM BKN100 05/M13 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 172235Z AUTO 25018G29KT 10SM SCT090 02/M15 A2972 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 172253Z AUTO 24013G30KT 10SM -RA SCT055 BKN070 OVC090 05/M05
A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 22030/2247 RAE30B51 SLP079 P0000 T00501050
METAR KCEZ 172153Z AUTO 22018G30KT 7SM -RA FEW043 BKN070 04/M03 A2986
RMK AO2 PK WND 22030/2150 RAB04E13B51 SLP081 P0000 T00441033
METAR KCEZ 172053Z AUTO 22017G28KT 10SM SCT043 OVC065 05/M03 A2986
RMK AO2 PK WND 22028/1959 RAE03B22E50SNB03E22 SLP082 P0000
60001 T00501028 58009
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 172253Z AUTO 26017G27KT 10SM FEW050 BKN065 BKN080 03/M06
A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 27031/2156 SLP096 T00331061
METAR KDRO 172153Z AUTO 25020G31KT 10SM FEW045 SCT060 05/M05 A2984
RMK AO2 PK WND 26034/2109 RAB2055E04 SLP095 P0000 T00501050
METAR KDRO 172053Z AUTO 27026G33KT 10SM BKN044 OVC065 03/M05 A2985
RMK AO2 PK WND 28037/2028 SNE1956 SLP095 P0000 60003
T00331050 58007
METAR KPSO 172315Z AUTO 24012G24KT 10SM UP FEW038 BKN045 BKN050 00/M07
A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 172255Z AUTO 24015G22KT 8SM -RA FEW046 FEW050 SCT075 00/M06
A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 24026/54
METAR KPSO 172235Z AUTO 23015G22KT 10SM SCT049 SCT060 SCT075 00/M07
A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 24029/42
METAR KCPW 172315Z AUTO 25018G33KT 1/2SM SN BKN005 OVC010 M11/M12 A2981
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 172255Z AUTO 24022G37KT 1/2SM -SN OVC003 M11/M11 A2979 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 172235Z AUTO 25017G34KT 1/4SM SN OVC003 M11/M11 A2980 RMK
AO2
KALS 172328Z 1800/1824 24025G35KT P6SM SCT060
FM180200 23015G30KT P6SM FEW060
FM181500 22025G45KT P6SM SCT060
FM182200 22025G45KT P6SM BKN040
PROB30 1822/1824 4SM -SHSN=
METAR KALS 172252Z AUTO 23021G28KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2978 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23035/2213 SNE00 SLP055 P0000 T00221078
SPECI KALS 172206Z AUTO 23024G33KT 10SM SCT017 03/M08 A2976 RMK AO2 PK
WND 23033/2205 SNE00 P0000 T00281078
SPECI KALS 172159Z AUTO 25019G29KT 8SM -SN BKN019 02/M06 A2976 RMK AO2
PK WND 24027/2153 P0000 T00171061
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 23:21 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
22000 FT MSL...256/047
20000 FT MSL...253/042
19000 FT MSL...253/046
18000 FT MSL...252/042
17000 FT MSL...245/040
16000 FT MSL...245/037
15600 FT MSL...244/039
15000 FT MSL...253/035
14400 FT MSL...246/035
14000 FT MSL...246/034
13400 FT MSL...244/032
13000 FT MSL...244/034
12500 FT MSL...244/031
12000 FT MSL...242/035
11700 FT MSL...240/031
11100 FT MSL...232/032
11000 FT MSL...273/035
10200 FT MSL...258/035
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 172253Z AUTO 21014G24KT 10SM FEW100 12/M08 A2981 RMK AO2
PK WND 26033/2222 SLP070 T01171078
METAR KPGA 172153Z AUTO 24016G30KT 10SM SCT085 12/M09 A2982 RMK AO2
PK WND 24030/2151 SLP073 T01221094
METAR KPGA 172053Z AUTO 21010G27KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 12/M07 A2982
RMK AO2 PK WND 21027/2049 SLP077 T01221072 58017
METAR KRQE 172253Z AUTO 24017G26KT 10SM -RA FEW043 BKN055 OVC075 03/M04
A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 24031/2210 RAB48 SLP099 P0000 T00331039
METAR KRQE 172153Z AUTO 23018G29KT 10SM FEW041 BKN050 BKN065 04/M04
A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND 24029/2150 RAB17E26 SLP097 P0000 T00441039
METAR KRQE 172053Z AUTO 25017G23KT 10SM FEW038 OVC055 03/M03 A2995
RMK AO2 PK WND 23031/2015 SLP100 60000 T00331033 58009
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 172218Z 1722/1824 12012KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN070
TEMPO 1722/1723 -RA BKN060
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 172254Z 16007KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 BKN220 06/M03 A2965 RMK
AO2 SLP031 SH DSNT S-W-N T00561028 $
METAR KSLC 172154Z 11014KT 10SM FEW045 SCT060 SCT090 BKN220 06/M01
A2966 RMK AO2 RAB07E18 SLP033 VIRGA CB DSNT NW-NE P0000
T00611006 $
METAR KSLC 172054Z 03003KT 10SM FEW044 SCT070 BKN085 05/M02 A2969 RMK
AO2 RAB10E25B31E37 SLP042 VCSH P0000 60000 T00501017 55002 $
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 172253Z AUTO 28018G28KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 04/M05 A2965
RMK AO2 PK WND 27038/2208 SLP036 T00391050
METAR KVEL 172153Z AUTO 27021G31KT 10SM FEW055 SCT100 06/M07 A2961
RMK AO2 PK WND 25035/2137 SLP016 T00561072
METAR KVEL 172053Z AUTO 27022G32KT 10SM FEW080 07/M06 A2960 RMK AO2
PK WND 26032/2052 RAB06E28 SLP001 P0000 60000 T00671061 56009
METAR KPUC 172253Z AUTO 28009G19KT 10SM FEW050 SCT075 SCT090 02/M06
A2971 RMK AO2 PK WND 23030/2214 SLP079 T00221056
METAR KPUC 172153Z AUTO 23017G24KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2968 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25036/2116 SLP063 T00391050
METAR KPUC 172053Z AUTO 26015G28KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2967 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28031/2041 SLP061 T00441050 57006
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 172253Z AUTO 19020G36KT 9SM BKN046 BKN070 OVC090 07/M06
A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND 19036/2251 SLP057 T00721056
METAR KCNY 172153Z AUTO 23021G28KT 10SM FEW100 10/M07 A2970 RMK AO2
PK WND 22031/2132 SLP041 T01001067
METAR KCNY 172053Z AUTO 22017KT 10SM SCT075 BKN095 09/M07 A2970 RMK
AO2 PK WND 24027/2033 SLP039 T00941067 58010
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2301 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS AND SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL
PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS, WITH
BRIEF PERIODS OF RAIN SHOWERS. GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS ARE EXPECTED
TO COMMENCE AROUND 04Z AND ARE LIKELY TO EXCEED 40KTS INTO THE
EARLY MORNING HOURS AHEAD OF A STRONG COLD FRONT. FRONTAL TIMING
IS EXPECTED BETWEEN 15-16Z, ACCOMPANIED BY IFR CIGS AND VIS DURING
ITS PASSAGE, WITH A 30% CHANCE OF LIFR.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
SHOWERY ACTIVITY AT THE
NORTHERN TERMINALS IS EXPECTED TO WIND DOWN THIS EVENING AS
SOUTHERLY WINDS PICK UP AHEAD OF A STRONG COLD FRONT ARRIVING IN THE
WASATCH AROUND 15Z. THIS FRONT WILL BRING SNOW AND IFR TO LIFR CIGS
AND VIS CONDITIONS FOR MOST AIRPORTS. SOUTHERN TERMINALS WILL SEE
GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT, WITH BRIEF PERIODS OF
INTENSE PRECIPITATION AFTER 05Z AND IFR TO MVFR CONDITIONS INTO THE
MORNING HOURS.
* * * * * 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 172320Z 1800/1824 26020G30KT P6SM BKN120
FM180500 20010KT P6SM BKN080
FM181500 21025G35KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080
METAR KRKS 172254Z AUTO 26022G31KT 10SM OVC110 M02/M09 A2962 RMK AO2
PK WND 26033/2230 SLP036 T10171089
METAR KRKS 172154Z AUTO 26020G32KT 10SM BKN033 BKN042 M01/M07 A2961
RMK AO2 PK WND 28034/2144 SLP028 T10111072
METAR KRKS 172054Z AUTO 26022G31KT 10SM FEW026 SCT085 BKN110 M02/M06
A2959 RMK AO2 PK WND 25040/1955 SNB1958E09 SLP015 P0000
60000 T10171061 51015
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
METAR KRWL 172253Z AUTO 25026G36KT 10SM FEW035 BKN100 BKN120 M01/M09
A2956 RMK AO2 PK WND 25045/2203 SLP999 T10061089
METAR KRWL 172153Z AUTO 24024G42KT 10SM FEW031 FEW039 BKN100 M01/M07
A2953 RMK AO2 PK WND 25046/2116 SNE14 SLP980 P0000 T10061067
SPECI KRWL 172128Z AUTO 26032G44KT 10SM FEW018 SCT032 BKN085 00/M06
A2952 RMK AO2 PK WND 25046/2116 SNE14 P0000 T00001061
KLAR 171739Z 1718/1818 24030G46KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 PROB30
1719/1724
29038G50KT 1SM -SN BLSN BKN025
FM180100 25022G35KT P6SM SCT050
FM180800 23015G25KT P6SM SCT100
SPECI KLAR 172324Z AUTO 29019G29KT 10SM FEW025 SCT100 M03/M06 A2954 RMK
AO2 PK WND 29033/2308 UPB16E20SNE16 P0001 T10331061
SPECI KLAR 172308Z AUTO 29024G33KT 4SM -SN BR BKN023 OVC065 M03/M06
A2954 RMK AO2 PK WND 29033/2308 P0001 T10331056
SPECI KLAR 172301Z AUTO 29019G30KT 1/2SM -SN FZFG BKN021 OVC046 M03/M04
A2954 RMK AO2 PK WND 28030/2255 P0000 T10331044
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 172253Z 27029G43KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2946 RMK AO2 PK WND
27051/2158 SLP960 T00611111
METAR KCYS 172153Z 27029G44KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A2942 RMK AO2 PK WND
25048/2104 SLP944 T00671117
METAR KCYS 172053Z 26035G49KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2942 RMK AO2 PK WND
26054/2028 SLP942 T00671100 53001
RIVERTON (KRIW) 02/17/26 23:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
30000 FT MSL...360/001
28000 FT MSL...272/001
24000 FT MSL...236/055
17000 FT MSL...257/047
16000 FT MSL...247/047
15000 FT MSL...270/049
14000 FT MSL...272/048
13600 FT MSL...275/047
13000 FT MSL...269/049
12000 FT MSL...274/044
11200 FT MSL...269/047
11000 FT MSL...269/046
10100 FT MSL...266/042
10000 FT MSL...270/041
9000 FT MSL...265/037
9000 FT MSL...263/037
8000 FT MSL...266/035
8000 FT MSL...266/033
7400 FT MSL...267/035
7000 FT MSL...263/034
6700 FT MSL...255/029
6200 FT MSL...260/035
6000 FT MSL...257/032
6000 FT MSL...258/036
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 02/17/26 23:22 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
23000 FT MSL...274/034
22000 FT MSL...282/049
21000 FT MSL...269/062
20100 FT MSL...281/040
20000 FT MSL...281/040
19000 FT MSL...282/039
18000 FT MSL...271/034
17400 FT MSL...280/043
17000 FT MSL...280/045
16000 FT MSL...277/046
15100 FT MSL...279/044
15000 FT MSL...279/045
14000 FT MSL...280/044
13200 FT MSL...282/046
13000 FT MSL...281/046
12000 FT MSL...285/048
11700 FT MSL...286/051
11000 FT MSL...284/051
10500 FT MSL...288/059
10000 FT MSL...287/056
9500 FT MSL...289/054
9000 FT MSL...288/051
8600 FT MSL...290/049
8000 FT MSL...294/044
7900 FT MSL...290/039
7300 FT MSL...290/038
7000 FT MSL...295/041
6700 FT MSL...293/040
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2300 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 400 PM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
WEST OF THE DIVIDE...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS TERMINALS.
VFR CONDITIONS TO START THE PERIOD AS SNOW SHOWERS HAVE TAPERED
OFF AT ALL LOCATIONS. WIND HAS DIMINISHED BUT STILL ELEVATED UP
TO 25KTS AT ALL BUT RKS, THAT IS CURRENTLY SEEING WINDS UP TO
30KTS. THIS WILL ALL BECOME 10KTS OR LESS AFTER 03-05Z THROUGH
THE OVERNIGHT AND WEDNESDAY MORNING HOURS. WINDS WILL THEN PICK
UP AGAIN AT RKS AFTER 15Z WITH MIXING TO THE SURFACE. MID LEVEL
CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WITH THE NEXT ROUND OF SNOW SHOWERS TO
AFFECT JAC/PNA/BPI AFTER 05Z THAT WILL SEE TEMPORARY MVFR
CONDITIONS THROUGH SUNRISE WEDNESDAY MORNING. IMPACTS LIMITED
THE REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD.
EAST OF THE DIVIDE...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL TERMINALS.
DRY AND VFR CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD. WINDS WILL REMAIN
ELEVATED, ALTHOUGH ON THE DECLINE TO START THE PERIOD. HIGHEST
GUSTS AT COD/CPR STILL SEEING FREQUENT SPEEDS OVER 30-40KTS. CPR
WILL REMAIN ELEVATED WITH A 15-20KT BREEZE AFTER 04-05Z WITH ALL
OTHER SITES BECOMING 10KTS OR LESS. EXPECT MORE WINDS AFTER
13-15Z AT ALL TAF SITES UP TO 25KTS, PEAKING OVER 30KTS AT
COD/CPR THROUGH THE AFTERNOON UNTIL THE END OF THE PERIOD. MID
LEVEL CEILINGS THROUGHOUT WITH A ROUND OF SNOW TO COME WEDNESDAY
NIGHT INTO THE NEXT TAF CYCLE.
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 172315Z AUTO 28034G45KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2943 RMK AO2
T01101113
METAR KIBM 172255Z AUTO 28040G49KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2941 RMK AO2
T01151115
METAR KIBM 172235Z AUTO 27033G46KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2939 RMK AO2
T01151111
KSNY 171739Z 1718/1818 27030G47KT P6SM SCT150
FM180200 28020G35KT P6SM SCT150
FM180500 27015G23KT P6SM SKC
FM181000 21007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KSNY 172253Z AUTO 28030G44KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2938 RMK AO2 PK WND
28049/2209 SLP942 T01281117
METAR KSNY 172153Z AUTO 28033G49KT 9SM BKN037 13/M12 A2936 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31050/2122 SLP928 T01331117
METAR KSNY 172053Z AUTO 29028G39KT 10SM FEW034 13/M13 A2934 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27043/2038 SLP922 T01281133 55002
METAR KOGA 172315Z AUTO 30028G37KT 2 1/2SM HZ 16/M11 A2935 RMK AO2 SKY
OBSCURED VIS 1V5 T01551112
METAR KOGA 172255Z AUTO 29030G36KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A2933 RMK AO2 P0001
T01511112
METAR KOGA 172235Z AUTO 29025G33KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A2934 RMK AO2 P0001
T01541111
METAR KIML 172253Z AUTO 29024G40KT 9SM FEW110 16/M14 A2935 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28040/2249 SLP939 T01561144
METAR KIML 172153Z AUTO 30018G29KT 10SM FEW090 SCT110 17/M12 A2933 RMK
AO2 PK WND 28035/2133 SLP926 T01671117
METAR KIML 172053Z AUTO 27019G36KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A2932 RMK AO2 PK WND
28038/2037 SLP920 T01671106 53012
KMCK 172320Z 1800/1824 28015G25KT P6SM SCT240 WS003/29045KT
TEMPO 1800/1802 28025G35KT 4SM BLDU
FM180800 27013KT P6SM SKC
FM181200 23010KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 20010G20KT P6SM SCT240
METAR KMCK 172253Z AUTO 30020G28KT 10SM CLR 19/M12 A2931 RMK AO2 PK WND
28036/2158 SLP918 T01891122
METAR KMCK 172153Z AUTO 28025G42KT 10SM CLR 19/M12 A2930 RMK AO2 PK WND
29042/2146 SLP914 T01941122
METAR KMCK 172053Z AUTO 30027G38KT 10SM BKN110 21/M03 A2926 RMK AO2 PK
WND 30050/2013 SLP898 T02061033 55009
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 02/17/26 23:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...201/041
22000 FT MSL...204/030
20000 FT MSL...202/018
19000 FT MSL...213/034
18000 FT MSL...215/054
17000 FT MSL...225/055
16000 FT MSL...233/065
15000 FT MSL...236/062
14200 FT MSL...254/059
14000 FT MSL...258/055
13000 FT MSL...267/038
12000 FT MSL...255/032
11000 FT MSL...251/029
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 172320Z 1800/1824 29013G24KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 1800/1802 28026G44KT 3SM BLDU
FM180200 29010G20KT P6SM SKC WS003/28045KT
FM180500 27012KT P6SM FEW250
FM181200 22010KT P6SM FEW250
FM181700 22015G28KT P6SM SCT240
SPECI KGLD 172300Z AUTO 30025G41KT 10SM FEW039 17/M18 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29041/2256 T01671178
METAR KGLD 172253Z AUTO 29027G49KT 2SM HZ SCT036 17/M16 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28052/2208 SLP938 T01671161
SPECI KGLD 172251Z AUTO 29033G49KT 2SM HZ SCT036 17/M17 A2941 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28052/2208
KGCK 172320Z 1800/1824 25036G56KT 3SM HZ BLDU SKC
FM180200 27021G29KT P6SM SKC
FM180600 26015KT P6SM FEW250
FM181700 22015KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 172254Z 25036G56KT 3SM HZ BLDU CLR 21/M08 A2946 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26059/2231 SLP955 VIS HIGHLY VARIABLE T02061083
METAR KGCK 172154Z 26032G51KT 10SM FEW043 22/M06 A2943 RMK AO2 PK WND
27055/2109 SLP944 T02221056 $
METAR KGCK 172054Z 28034G53KT 3SM BLDU CLR 23/M04 A2941 RMK AO2 PK WND
24054/2020 PRESRR SLP935 BLDU ALL QDS T02281039 55002
METAR KLBL 172256Z AUTO 25038G47KT 1/2SM HZ SCT004 BKN009 OVC012 20/M08
A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND 25050/2245 CIG 006V010 SLP997 T02001083
$
SPECI KLBL 172243Z AUTO 25038G48KT 3/4SM HZ BKN006 BKN011 OVC016 21/M07
A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND 25048/2236 CIG 003V009 $
SPECI KLBL 172236Z AUTO 26036G48KT 3/4SM HZ SCT006 BKN011 OVC024 21/M08
A2957 RMK AO2 PK WND 25048/2236 VIS 1/2V1 1/2 $
METAR KEHA 172315Z AUTO 26028G37KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A2963 RMK AO2
T01781143
METAR KEHA 172255Z AUTO 26032G41KT 10SM CLR 19/M14 A2962 RMK AO2
T01861138
METAR KEHA 172235Z AUTO 26030G47KT 10SM CLR 19/M13 A2962 RMK AO2
T01871131
GOODLAND (KGLD) 02/17/26 23:24 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...284/049
10000 FT MSL...282/049
9000 FT MSL...282/049
8000 FT MSL...282/048
7000 FT MSL...282/047
6000 FT MSL...283/046
5000 FT MSL...292/029
4000 FT MSL...293/036
4000 FT MSL...287/038
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 02/17/26 23:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...224/059
14000 FT MSL...224/060
13000 FT MSL...223/049
12000 FT MSL...257/039
11000 FT MSL...241/043
10000 FT MSL...253/056
9000 FT MSL...265/057
8000 FT MSL...255/050
7000 FT MSL...254/051
6000 FT MSL...251/055
5000 FT MSL...254/053
4000 FT MSL...253/045
3200 FT MSL...258/040
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2302 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 355 PM MST TUE FEB 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL
THROUGH THE PERIOD. WINDS AT THE SURFACE ARE FORECAST TO
RAPIDLY WEAKEN AFTER SUNSET, LEADING TO LLWS FROM THE WEST AT
40-50 KTS AROUND 300-500 FEET AGL. THERE IS A CHANCE KGLD AND
KMCK COULD SEE SOME BLOWING DUST BETWEEN 0-2Z AS THE REMAINDER
OF THE STRONG WINDS TAPER OFF.
TOMORROW COULD SEE SOME GUSTS AROUND 30 KTS FOR KGLD, BUT KMCK
SHOULD TOP OUT NO MORE THAN 25 KTS.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2307 UTC TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/
ISSUED AT 507 PM CST TUE FEB 17 2026
AREAS OF STRONG, GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE AT LEAST THROUGH THE
EARLY PORTION OF THE EVENING AS LESS MIXING COMMENCES. WINDS
WILL STILL BE OUT OF A WESTERLY DIRECTION THROUGHOUT THE TAF
PERIOD, ON THE ORDER OF 15-25 KNOTS SUSTAINED. AREAS OF
LOCALIZED REDUCED VISIBILITIES FROM BLOWING DUST AND SMOKE FROM
NEARBY FIRES ARE POSSIBLE, ESPECIALLY IN THE EARLY EVENING
HOURS. OTHERWISE, VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE TAF
PERIOD.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 172325Z 1800/1824 26035G45KT P6SM SKC
FM180100 26025G35KT P6SM SKC
FM180400 24015KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 23025G35KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 172253Z AUTO 25036G52KT 10SM OVC037 19/M13 A2959 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27054/2212 SLP989 T01941128 $
METAR KGUY 172153Z AUTO 27026G51KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A2958 RMK AO2 PK WND
27053/2115 SLP983 T02061061
METAR KGUY 172053Z AUTO 27033G52KT 10SM SCT036 23/M03 A2952 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24055/2008 SLP959 T02331033 55000
KDHT 172325Z 1800/1824 26025G35KT P6SM SKC
FM180300 24015KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 23030G40KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 172253Z AUTO 28024G33KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2970 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27036/2230 SLP019 T01671067
METAR KDHT 172153Z AUTO 27023G36KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A2968 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26045/2104 SLP010 T01781056
METAR KDHT 172053Z AUTO 27033G42KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A2966 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29047/2028 SLP003 T01831050 53016
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 172253Z 27020G29KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 08/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
PK WND 28030/2154 SLP098 T00781067
METAR KFMN 172153Z 26016G29KT 10SM SCT065 09/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND
27035/2112 SLP094 T00891056
METAR KFMN 172053Z 26027G37KT 10SM FEW050 07/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
27038/2012 SLP102 T00671050 56009
METAR KLVS 172253Z AUTO 26021G37KT 10SM CLR 08/M14 A2982 RMK AO2 PK
WND 26047/2205 SLP038 T00831144 $
METAR KLVS 172153Z AUTO 26035G46KT 10SM CLR 09/M16 A2979 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28051/2138 SLP023 T00891156 $
METAR KLVS 172053Z AUTO 24031G44KT 10SM FEW085 SCT100 09/M12 A2977
RMK AO2 PK WND 23048/2017 SLP013 60000 T00891117 58003 $
METAR KRTN 172253Z AUTO 26030G44KT 10SM CLR 09/M16 A2973 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29048/2205 SLP034 T00891156
METAR KRTN 172153Z AUTO 27028G43KT 10SM CLR 10/M15 A2971 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28045/2058 SLP021 T01001150
METAR KRTN 172053Z AUTO 28026G40KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2970 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27043/2015 SLP016 T00941111 58001
METAR KCAO 172255Z AUTO 27030G45KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2970 RMK AO2 PK
WND 29053/2222 SLP017 T01281133
METAR KCAO 172155Z AUTO 27035G50KT 10SM CLR 13/M14 A2968 RMK AO2 PK WND
26061/2056 SLP010 T01331139
METAR KCAO 172055Z AUTO 27039G58KT 9SM CLR 14/M12 A2966 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27058/2052 SLP000 T01391122 50007
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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