251  
NZUS99 KBOU 090610  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0005 MDT MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 090556Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP054 T01221044  
10211 20117 58001 $  
METAR KFNL 090456Z 31014KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP059 T01331050  
$  
METAR KFNL 090356Z 30014G22KT 260V330 10SM CLR 15/M06 A2982 RMK AO2  
SLP064 T01501056 $  
 
METAR KGXY 090556Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T00941050 10194 20067 58003 $  
METAR KGXY 090456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T00781028 $  
METAR KGXY 090356Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T01171033 $  
 
METAR KLMO 090555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 T01061064  
10187 20061  
METAR KLMO 090535Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 T01201065  
METAR KLMO 090515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 T01121065  
 
METAR KBDU 090555Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 090535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 090515Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A2982 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 090555Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 T01121070  
$  
METAR KEIK 090535Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 T01151063  
$  
METAR KEIK 090515Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 T01321072  
$  
 
KBJC 090525Z 0906/1006 24010KT P6SM FEW220  
FM091300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220  
FM091800 26014G24KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KBJC 090555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2984 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 090535Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2985 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 090515Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2984 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 090525Z 0906/1012 21012KT P6SM FEW220  
FM091600 23009KT P6SM SCT220  
FM092000 28014G22KT P6SM SCT220  
FM100100 28011KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM100300 25010KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM100500 21012KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220  
METAR KDEN 090553Z 23009KT 10SM FEW200 08/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T00781039 10178 20078 58001  
METAR KDEN 090453Z 22011KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP065 T01001039  
METAR KDEN 090353Z 26012KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP069 T01111044  
 
KBKF 090100Z 0901/1005 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2971INS TX20/0921Z  
TN04/0912Z  
METAR KBKF 090358Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2984 RMK AO2A SLP083 T00431047  
 
KAPA 090525Z 0906/1006 19007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM091600 24012KT P6SM FEW220  
FM091900 28012G20KT P6SM FEW220  
FM100100 28011KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM100300 25010KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
METAR KAPA 090553Z 22012KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP083 T00941056  
10161 20044 58002  
METAR KAPA 090453Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP101 T00561033  
METAR KAPA 090353Z 19005KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP101 T00721028  
 
METAR KMNH 090555Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 090535Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 090515Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2995 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 090555Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 07/M00 A2979 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 090535Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 06/M00 A2979 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 090515Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A2979 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 090555Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A2977 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 090535Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A2977 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 090515Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A2978 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 090553Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00831022 10183 20050 50006  
METAR KAKO 090453Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00671017  
METAR KAKO 090353Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T01111028  
 
METAR KLIC 090555Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T10281056 10183 21028 50004  
METAR KLIC 090455Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP082  
T10111050  
METAR KLIC 090355Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T00061044  
 
METAR KHEQ 090555Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A2976 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 090535Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2976 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 090515Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2976 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 090559Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2978 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 090539Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2978 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 090519Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2977 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 090555Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2977 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 090535Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2976 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 090515Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2976 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 090553Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP064  
T00171083 10200 20017 50001 $  
METAR KITR 090453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T00171089 $  
METAR KITR 090353Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T00221083 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/09/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 07:21:00 MDT / 19:00:25 MDT  
DENVER - 07:20:12 MDT / 19:00:21 MDT  
STERLING - 07:13:38 MDT / 18:52:57 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 03/09/26 05:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...200/013  
8000 FT MSL...189/010  
7000 FT MSL...206/012  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0549 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1149 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
VFR WILL PERSIST WITH ONLY SCT-BKN HIGH CLOUDS. SOUTH/SOUTHWEST  
WINDS ARE RE-ESTABLISHING THEMSELVES AND WILL HOLD THROUGH AT  
LEAST 16Z, POSSIBLY LASTING AS LATE AS 18-20Z. THEN, DAYTIME  
HEATING AND MIXING SHOULD TURN WINDS MORE W-WNW WITH INCREASING  
SPEEDS OF 10-14 KTS, AND GUSTS TO 20-25 KTS BY 20Z. KBJC WILL BE A  
FEW HOURS EARLIER WITH THE INCREASE, AND ALSO HAVE A ~50% CHANCE  
OF SEEING OCCASIONAL GUSTS TO 20-25 KTS AT ANY TIME OVERNIGHT DUE  
TO MOUNTAIN WAVE.  
FOR THIS EVENING, EXPECT WINDS TO EVENTUALLY WEAKEN AND TURN MORE  
SOUTHWESTERLY 01Z-05Z AND HOLD THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY. KBJC MEANWHILE  
WILL STILL LIKELY SEE GUSTINESS TO 25KTS FROM THE W OVERNIGHT DUE  
TO MOUNTAIN WAVE REFLECTION.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 090555Z AUTO 22012G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 090535Z AUTO 21013G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 090515Z AUTO 21014G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 090555Z AUTO 32006G15KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP067  
T01131075 10181 20055 50004  
METAR KAFF 090455Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP067  
T01251075  
METAR KAFF 090355Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T00731039  
 
KCOS 090520Z 0906/1006 35007KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 18009KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 25012G22KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100300 30008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCOS 090554Z 34011KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00941044  
10178 20061 50002 $  
METAR KCOS 090454Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00671028 $  
METAR KCOS 090354Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00671011 $  
 
METAR KFLY 090555Z AUTO 32010G14KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2993 RMK AO2  
T00901060 10174 20040  
METAR KFLY 090535Z AUTO 32010G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 T00951059  
METAR KFLY 090515Z AUTO 32012G19KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 T00921057  
 
METAR KFCS 090555Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00801038 10191 20073 50004  
METAR KFCS 090455Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP100  
T00811031  
METAR KFCS 090355Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00801038  
 
KPUB 090520Z 0906/1006 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 27012G22KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100300 29012KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPUB 090553Z AUTO 31005G15KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T01391028 10217 20100 53005  
METAR KPUB 090453Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T01331022  
METAR KPUB 090353Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T01331028  
 
METAR KTAD 090554Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T00721128 10206 20056 50005  
METAR KTAD 090454Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00831133  
METAR KTAD 090354Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T00831133  
 
METAR KLHX 090553Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP055  
T00941061 10222 20072 51007  
METAR KLHX 090453Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00721067  
METAR KLHX 090353Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP057  
T01061067  
 
METAR KLAA 090553Z AUTO 23007KT 7SM CLR 02/M11 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP059  
T00171106 10233 21006 53007  
METAR KLAA 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP060  
T00221111  
METAR KLAA 090353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00441106  
 
METAR KSPD 090556Z AUTO 29005KT 04/M11 A2978 RMK AO1 SLP049 T00441111  
10222 20039 51004  
METAR KSPD 090456Z AUTO 25006KT 07/M13 A2978 RMK AO1 SLP048 T00671128  
METAR KSPD 090356Z AUTO 25006KT 05/M14 A2978 RMK AO1 SLP053 T00501144  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/09/2026  
BURLINGTON - 07:09:15 MDT / 18:49:47 MDT  
PUEBLO - 07:18:12 MDT / 18:59:38 MDT  
LAMAR - 07:10:07 MDT / 18:51:42 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 03/09/26 05:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...121/016  
7800 FT MSL...110/008  
7000 FT MSL...127/019  
7000 FT MSL...126/007  
5900 FT MSL...000/014  
5700 FT MSL...357/013  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0503 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1034 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT ALL SITES THE NEXT 24 HRS. WLY  
DRAINAGE WIND AT KPUB COULD BE ENHANCED AT TIMES OVERNIGHT INTO  
MON MORNING, WITH SPEEDS IN THE 8-12 KT RANGE, WHILE KALS AND  
KCOS STAY LIGHT THROUGH THROUGH THE NIGHT. EXPECT INCREASING  
W-SW WINDS MON, GUSTING 20-25 KT, AT ALL TERMINALS FROM LATE  
MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON, THOUGH BOTH KCOS AND KPUB COULD  
SEE SOME PERIODS OF LIGHT E-SE WIND, ESPECIALLY 18Z-00Z. WINDS  
THEN SLOWLY DECREASE MON EVENING.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 090553Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T10111039 10133 21017 50002  
METAR KCAG 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T00001039  
METAR KCAG 090353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T00061044  
 
METAR KHDN 090556Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T00281033 10128 20006 401330006 50002 $  
METAR KHDN 090456Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T00221039 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 090356Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00501039 $  
 
METAR KSBS 090555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3002 RMK AO1 T00141038  
10110 20013  
METAR KSBS 090535Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3002 RMK AO1 T00181036  
METAR KSBS 090515Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3002 RMK AO1 T00231036  
 
METAR K33V 090555Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3002 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 090535Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3002 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 090515Z AUTO 13015G19KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3003 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 090553Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T10061056 10128 21006 50003  
METAR KEEO 090453Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T00061050  
METAR KEEO 090353Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T00221050  
 
METAR K20V 090555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 090535Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 090515Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3007 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 090555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 T00141052  
10081 21001  
METAR KGNB 090535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 T00351055  
METAR KGNB 090515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 T00041045  
 
METAR K0CO 090555Z AUTO 30026G44KT 7SM CLR M03/M14 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 090535Z AUTO 31024G44KT 10SM CLR M03/M14 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 090515Z AUTO 30030G41KT 7SM CLR M03/M14 A3011 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 090538Z AUTO 21007G15KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 090518Z AUTO 23007G21KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 090500Z AUTO 24007G19KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3009 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 090520Z 0906/1006 10007KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 28009KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 08006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 090553Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T00561078 10150 20039 50002  
METAR KGJT 090453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00441089  
METAR KGJT 090353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00561083  
 
KRIL 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 26014G24KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 18007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T00111033 10133 20011 51007  
METAR KRIL 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T00331033  
METAR KRIL 090353Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T00391033  
 
METAR K5SM 090555Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 090535Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 090515Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3020 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 090520Z 0906/1006 10004KT P6SM SKC  
FM091700 25005KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 25014G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 12010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 090556Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T00061033 10122 20006 401281050 50005 $  
METAR KEGE 090456Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00171028 $  
METAR KEGE 090356Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP187 T00281028  
$  
 
KASE 090520Z 0906/1006 20006KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 30008KT P6SM SKC  
FM100000 21007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 090553Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T00001050 10078 21006 58004  
METAR KASE 090453Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00171044  
METAR KASE 090353Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T00001039  
 
METAR KCCU 090551Z AUTO 26014G21KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 090542Z AUTO 26017KT 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3019 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 090553Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T10441078 10044 21044 58001  
METAR KLXV 090453Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T10281078  
METAR KLXV 090353Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T10281067  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/09/2026  
RANGELY - 07:35:38 MDT / 19:15:28 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:34:17 MDT / 19:15:00 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:27:59 MDT / 19:07:27 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/09/26 05:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...183/023  
11000 FT MSL...175/035  
10400 FT MSL...215/021  
10300 FT MSL...189/028  
10100 FT MSL...169/026  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0524 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1119 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE TAF PERIOD  
WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME MID-LEVEL SCATTERED TO BROKEN CLOUD  
COVER AFTER 00Z OVER KVEL AND KCNY. CIGS SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE ILS  
BREAKPOINTS DURING THIS PERIOD. BREEZY WINDS WITH GUSTS OF  
15-25 KTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER MANY TERMINALS TOMORROW  
AFTERNOON AS WELL. UNCERTAINTY REMAINS ON IF THESE GUSTS WILL  
DEVELOP AT KASE, KGJT, KVEL, OR KCNY THOUGH, AND THUS GUSTS HAVE  
NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THESE TAF'S YET. LATER TAF UPDATES MAY  
INCLUDE GUSTS FOR THESE TERMINALS. VFR CONDITIONS ARE IN PLACE  
REGION-WIDE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 090555Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 T00381050  
10163 20038 401681038  
METAR KAJZ 090535Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 T00421050  
METAR KAJZ 090515Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 T00411054  
 
KMTJ 090520Z 0906/1006 14008KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 23006KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 26012G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 17008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 090553Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T00331017 10128 20028 50003  
METAR KMTJ 090453Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00331011  
METAR KMTJ 090353Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T00441006  
 
METAR KGUC 090556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T10171050 10111 21017 401281100 51009 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 090456Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T00061056 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 090356Z AUTO VRB05G15KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T00111050 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 090555Z AUTO 31007G18KT 260V330 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3011 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 090535Z AUTO 29012G20KT 280V340 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3011 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K7BM 090515Z AUTO 28011G17KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 090555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 T00151054  
10140 20015 402291120  
METAR KAEJ 090535Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 T00291046  
METAR KAEJ 090515Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 T00331046  
 
METAR KANK 090555Z AUTO 26010G14KT 240V310 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3004 RMK AO2  
T00681073 10121 20045 50007 $  
METAR KANK 090535Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 T00541066  
$  
METAR KANK 090515Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 T00551065  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 090555Z AUTO 27027KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 090535Z AUTO 27026KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 090515Z AUTO 28028KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 090555Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 T00301037  
10136 20030  
METAR KAIB 090535Z AUTO 09008G17KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 T00351036  
METAR KAIB 090515Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3013 RMK AO2 T00411036  
 
KTEX 090520Z 0906/1006 14005KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 25009G16KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 25011G21KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 13005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 090555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 090535Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 090515Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3018 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 090555Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM 02/M05 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 090535Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM 02/M05 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 090515Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM 02/M05 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 090553Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T10111094 10133 21011 51005  
METAR KCEZ 090453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T00061089  
METAR KCEZ 090353Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T00111089  
 
KDRO 090520Z 0906/1006 06003KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 24009G16KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 25012G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM100100 32006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 090553Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T00001094 10128 20000 50005  
METAR KDRO 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T00111117  
METAR KDRO 090353Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T00061117  
 
METAR KPSO 090555Z AUTO 31002KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3016 RMK AO2 10112  
21024 401221081  
METAR KPSO 090535Z AUTO 36001KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 090515Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 090555Z AUTO 24014KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 090535Z AUTO 24015KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 090515Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A3027 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 24012KT P6SM FEW250  
FM092000 26015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100300 23009KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KALS 090552Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T10221122 10133 21022 50011  
METAR KALS 090452Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00001117  
METAR KALS 090352Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T10061122  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/09/2026  
VAIL - 07:25:45 MDT / 19:05:59 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:30:47 MDT / 19:13:02 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 07:22:52 MDT / 19:04:58 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/09/26 05:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...183/023  
11000 FT MSL...175/035  
10400 FT MSL...215/021  
10300 FT MSL...189/028  
10100 FT MSL...169/026  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0524 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1119 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR FOR THE MAJORITY OF THE TAF PERIOD  
WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME MID-LEVEL SCATTERED TO BROKEN CLOUD  
COVER AFTER 00Z OVER KVEL AND KCNY. CIGS SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE ILS  
BREAKPOINTS DURING THIS PERIOD. BREEZY WINDS WITH GUSTS OF  
15-25 KTS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER MANY TERMINALS TOMORROW  
AFTERNOON AS WELL. UNCERTAINTY REMAINS ON IF THESE GUSTS WILL  
DEVELOP AT KASE, KGJT, KVEL, OR KCNY THOUGH, AND THUS GUSTS HAVE  
NOT BEEN INCLUDED IN THESE TAF'S YET. LATER TAF UPDATES MAY  
INCLUDE GUSTS FOR THESE TERMINALS. VFR CONDITIONS ARE IN PLACE  
REGION-WIDE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T00891139 10167 20083 51003 $  
METAR KPGA 090453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/M17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T01111172 $  
METAR KPGA 090353Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 12/M19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T01171194 $  
 
METAR KRQE 090553Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M02/M14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T10171139 10156 21022 53010 $  
METAR KRQE 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T10111144 $  
METAR KRQE 090353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T00221144 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0458 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION...MONDAY 09/06Z THROUGH TUESDAY 10/06Z
 
WINDS ARE  
MOSTLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT, THOUGH NE DRAINAGE WINDS UP TO  
15 KTS ARE POSSIBLE ALONG/JUST SW OF TERRAIN FEATURES. OTHERWISE,  
WINDS S-SW 5-15 KTS AFTER 18Z MONDAY. SHOWER ACTIVITY WILL MOVE  
INTO THE AREA FROM THE SOUTH AFTER 00Z TUESDAY, WITH PERIODS OF  
MVFR CONDITIONS IN SHRA/CIGS POSSIBLE AFTER 03Z.  
OUTLOOK...TUESDAY 10/06Z THROUGH THURSDAY 12/06Z...PERIODS OF  
MVFR CONDITIONS IN SHRA/CIGS TUESDAY, PRIMARILY FOR SITES  
ALONG/SOUTH OF THE I-40 CORRIDOR. TURNING VFR AGAIN TUESDAY  
EVENING. WINDS ARE W-NW 10-20 KTS TUESDAY, BECOMING N 10-15 KTS  
WEDNESDAY.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 090520Z 0906/1012 15008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM091600 15010G20KT P6SM FEW250  
FM092100 32008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250  
FM100300 17005KT P6SM BKN120  
METAR KSLC 090554Z 14011KT 10SM FEW085 09/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T00941006 10150 20089 58010 $  
METAR KSLC 090454Z 12009KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP128 T00890006  
$  
METAR KSLC 090354Z 14008KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP132 T00940006  
$  
 
KVEL 090520Z 0906/1006 29003KT P6SM SKC  
FM091600 13004KT P6SM FEW200  
FM092100 22010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM100200 27006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
METAR KVEL 090553Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T00171056 10133 20011 50005  
METAR KVEL 090453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T00171056  
METAR KVEL 090353Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T00331050  
 
METAR KPUC 090553Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T00111106 10133 20011 50000 $  
METAR KPUC 090453Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T00221094 $  
METAR KPUC 090353Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00281094 $  
 
KCNY 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM091600 17006KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 22010KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 22006KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KCNY 090553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T00501100 10156 20028 50003  
METAR KCNY 090453Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T00391106  
METAR KCNY 090353Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00561106  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0349 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC
 
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. SOUTHERLY WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH AT LEAST  
MONDAY MORNING, WITH A SWITCH TO NORTHWEST DURING THE LATER PART OF  
THE AFTERNOON, MOST LIKELY BETWEEN 20-23Z. OCCASIONAL MID AND HIGH  
CLOUDS WILL PASS OVER THE AREA OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY AFTERNOON  
BEFORE MIDLEVEL CLOUDS INCREASE FOR THE EVENING HOURS.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
 
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL  
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD ACROSS ALL TERMINALS OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST  
WYOMING. DIURNALLY DRIVEN FLOWS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS A MAJORITY OF  
THE AREA; HOWEVER, GUSTY WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WITH PEAK GUSTS  
AROUND 25-30KTS WILL PREVAIL IN SOUTHWEST WYOMING FOR MONDAY  
AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 090520Z 0906/1006 22010KT P6SM FEW200  
FM091700 22018G28KT P6SM BKN200  
FM100200 23010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN180=  
METAR KEVW 090553Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T00171028 10089 20006 58007 $  
METAR KEVW 090453Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T00061033 $  
METAR KEVW 090353Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T00281022 $  
 
KRKS 090525Z 0906/1006 23008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM091700 25014G24KT P6SM FEW250  
FM091900 26022G35KT P6SM SCT200  
FM100200 25010KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRKS 090554Z AUTO 18008G16KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T00441017 10111 20033 58003  
METAR KRKS 090454Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T00331017  
METAR KRKS 090354Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T00441017  
 
KRWL 090520Z 0906/1006 22016G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM091400 23025G39KT P6SM FEW240  
FM092300 25026G34KT P6SM FEW200  
FM100400 24015KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KRWL 090553Z AUTO 22018G30KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 25030/0552 SLP110 T00331017 10094 20028 50000  
METAR KRWL 090453Z AUTO 22015KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T00331017  
METAR KRWL 090353Z AUTO 22016G25KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2994 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 22029/0259 SLP121 T00441017  
 
KLAR 090520Z 0906/1006 27021G30KT P6SM SKC WS020/27045KT  
FM091500 24019G34KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100100 23011KT P6SM SCT200 WS020/26058KT  
METAR KLAR 090553Z AUTO 28010G20KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26031/0512 SLP080 T00501050 10089 20039 51007  
METAR KLAR 090453Z AUTO 27019KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25033/0401 SLP086 T00391050  
METAR KLAR 090353Z AUTO 27021G30KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 25035/0300 SLP096 T00441050  
 
KCYS 090520Z 0906/1006 27019G29KT P6SM SKC WS020/28055KT  
FM091500 26018G34KT P6SM BKN230  
FM100100 25010KT P6SM BKN180  
METAR KCYS 090553Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T00831050 10139 20067 50003  
METAR KCYS 090453Z AUTO 26017G26KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2985 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26032/0414 SLP065 T00831050  
METAR KCYS 090353Z AUTO 27019G29KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26030/0339 SLP060 T00941061  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 03/09/26 05:53 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...353/049  
20000 FT MSL...255/057  
19000 FT MSL...019/014  
18000 FT MSL...236/004  
14000 FT MSL...283/037  
13600 FT MSL...283/036  
13000 FT MSL...285/034  
12000 FT MSL...273/031  
11200 FT MSL...268/023  
11000 FT MSL...270/023  
10000 FT MSL...265/022  
10000 FT MSL...265/022  
9000 FT MSL...272/031  
9000 FT MSL...266/028  
8000 FT MSL...281/038  
8000 FT MSL...278/036  
7000 FT MSL...256/023  
6200 FT MSL...247/021  
6000 FT MSL...251/017  
6000 FT MSL...245/017  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 03/09/26 05:52 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...280/032  
14000 FT MSL...292/060  
13000 FT MSL...305/035  
12000 FT MSL...284/056  
11700 FT MSL...289/044  
11000 FT MSL...287/045  
10500 FT MSL...287/044  
10000 FT MSL...286/046  
9500 FT MSL...283/048  
9000 FT MSL...280/050  
8600 FT MSL...280/045  
8000 FT MSL...271/048  
7900 FT MSL...276/050  
7300 FT MSL...279/051  
7000 FT MSL...268/040  
6700 FT MSL...266/036  
6500 FT MSL...263/035  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0444 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1038 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
A LOW CHANCE FOR SHOWERS IS STILL POSSIBLE AT KJAC LATE TONIGHT,  
FOCUSING AROUND SUNRISE MONDAY. ANY SHOWERS THAT DO DEVELOP WILL  
ONLY BRIEFLY BRING LOWERED CIGS, WITH THE PREDOMINANT CIGS  
STAYING WELL ABOVE MVFR CRITERIA.  
MAIN FORECAST ISSUE MONDAY WILL BE VERY GUSTY WEST WINDS AT ALL  
SITES. WINDS WILL RAMP UP AT ALL SITES AROUND 16Z AND CONTINUE  
THROUGH AROUND SUNSET/02Z. ALL SITES WILL BE GUSTING AT LEAST  
35KTS, WITH 40 TO 50KT GUSTS LIKELY AT KCPR. THERE IS A  
POSSIBILITY THAT SOME OF THESE HIGHER GUSTS MAY MIX INTO  
KLND/KRIW/KCOD AS WELL, BUT RIGHT NOW THE PROBABILITIES ARE  
FAIRLY LOW.  
AFTER 00Z/10, A WEAK COLD FRONT WILL MOVE ACROSS NORTHERN WY,  
SWITCHING WINDS FROM THE NORTH. WIND GUSTS ARE NOT EXPECTED TO  
BE SUBSTANTIAL ONCE WINDS SHIFT, BUT SOME LOW CLOUDS ARE NOTED  
BEHIND THE SHIFT AT KBYG AROUND 03Z, AND POSSIBLY INTO KCPR  
AROUND 06Z.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0522 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1122 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
HIGH WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MONDAY EVENING. LOW LEVEL WIND  
SHEAR WILL BE PREVALENT FOR ALL TERMINALS TONIGHT WITH WESTERLY  
WINDS BETWEEN 45 TO 60 KNOTS POSSIBLE. MONDAY EVENING THE WINDS  
WILL START TO DIE DOWN AS THE COLD FRONT/ NEXT SYSTEM APPROACHES  
FROM THE NORTH. THERE WILL BE HIGH BASED CLOUDS MOVING THROUGH  
THE REGION TONIGHT AND TOMORROW BUT VFR CONDITIONS ARE STILL  
EXPECTED FOR THE NEXT 36 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 090555Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2978 RMK AO2 T00991029  
10186 20096  
METAR KIBM 090535Z AUTO 29016KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2977 RMK AO2  
T01061033  
METAR KIBM 090515Z AUTO 29018G25KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2977 RMK AO2  
T01101037  
 
KSNY 090520Z 0906/1006 28009KT P6SM SKC WS020/30045KT  
FM091300 26012G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM092300 23013KT P6SM SCT200  
FM100400 25007KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KSNY 090553Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T00331044 10200 20033 50002 $  
METAR KSNY 090453Z AUTO 30008G17KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP053  
T00941044 $  
METAR KSNY 090353Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP059  
T00891039 $  
 
METAR KOGA 090555Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2972 RMK AO2 T00551007  
10201 20034  
METAR KOGA 090535Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A2972 RMK AO2  
T00551003  
METAR KOGA 090515Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2972 RMK AO2  
T00341009  
 
METAR KIML 090553Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP055  
T00831017 10217 20083 51010  
METAR KIML 090453Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP058  
T00941017  
METAR KIML 090353Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP057  
T01061017  
 
KMCK 090520Z 0906/1006 28010KT P6SM SKC  
FM090900 28010KT P6SM SKC WS010/31045KT  
FM091500 30015KT P6SM SKC  
FM092200 23010G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 19009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 090553Z AUTO 27014G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP045  
T01171067 10228 20100 402441022 53005 $  
METAR KMCK 090453Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP048  
T01111061 $  
METAR KMCK 090353Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP051  
T01171056 $  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 03/09/26 06:01 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7000 FT MSL...291/022  
6000 FT MSL...297/029  
5000 FT MSL...289/029  
4700 FT MSL...229/021  
4000 FT MSL...286/027  
3600 FT MSL...282/030  
3400 FT MSL...275/024  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0518 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1220 AM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL INTO MONDAY NIGHT ACROSS  
ALL OF WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. WINDS REMAIN WESTERLY  
THROUGH SUNRISE, AT 10 TO 15KTS. WINDS THEN STRENGTHEN FROM THE  
WEST-SOUTHWEST MONDAY AFTERNOON, WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 35KTS  
EXPECTED FOR ALL TERMINALS. A COLD FRONT BEGINS TO MOVE INTO  
NORTHERN NEBRASKA AFTER SUNSET, WITH A WIND SHIFT FROM SOUTHWEST  
TO NORTH EXPECTED WITH ITS PASSAGE.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 090520Z 0906/1006 29008KT P6SM SKC  
FM090800 29006KT P6SM SKC WS010/34040KT  
FM091500 28007KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 20017KT P6SM SKC  
FM100000 19011KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGLD 090553Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T00611078 10206 20056 50001  
METAR KGLD 090453Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T00831078  
METAR KGLD 090353Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP055  
T00891072  
 
KGCK 090520Z 0906/1006 15012KT P6SM SKC  
FM091600 33006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 090554Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP042  
T00891089 10222 20089 402391044 58013 $  
METAR KGCK 090454Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T01001094 $  
METAR KGCK 090354Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T01221094 $  
 
METAR KLBL 090556Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP061  
T00781089 10233 20078 402501033 58005 $  
METAR KLBL 090456Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00941106 $  
METAR KLBL 090356Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00941106 $  
 
METAR KEHA 090555Z AUTO 23018G22KT 10SM CLR 13/M15 A2978 RMK AO2  
T01281152 10224 20057  
METAR KEHA 090535Z AUTO 24019KT 10SM CLR 13/M16 A2978 RMK AO2  
T01311155  
METAR KEHA 090515Z AUTO 23017KT 10SM CLR 13/M16 A2978 RMK AO2  
T01291159  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 03/09/26 05:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...209/002  
19000 FT MSL...346/001  
18000 FT MSL...008/000  
17000 FT MSL...275/001  
16000 FT MSL...273/001  
15000 FT MSL...167/002  
14000 FT MSL...224/004  
13000 FT MSL...245/002  
12000 FT MSL...325/012  
11500 FT MSL...313/013  
11000 FT MSL...300/025  
10000 FT MSL...312/025  
9900 FT MSL...317/023  
9000 FT MSL...323/025  
8000 FT MSL...329/025  
7000 FT MSL...319/016  
6400 FT MSL...170/019  
6000 FT MSL...290/016  
5000 FT MSL...188/023  
4800 FT MSL...200/023  
4600 FT MSL...242/016  
4100 FT MSL...251/017  
4000 FT MSL...258/015  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 03/09/26 05:52 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...125/001  
14000 FT MSL...199/002  
13800 FT MSL...194/001  
13000 FT MSL...216/002  
12000 FT MSL...155/001  
10000 FT MSL...194/010  
9000 FT MSL...195/028  
8000 FT MSL...195/030  
7000 FT MSL...229/021  
6000 FT MSL...235/038  
5100 FT MSL...204/043  
5000 FT MSL...205/043  
4000 FT MSL...195/048  
3000 FT MSL...195/037  
3000 FT MSL...195/037  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0540 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1040 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
WEST-SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE FORECAST TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE NIGHT.  
LLWS IS FORECAST TO DEVELOP AS A NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST ORIENTED  
JET DEVELOPS; THIS IS FORECAST TO LAST THROUGH AROUND 15Z WHEN  
DIURNAL MIXING BEGINS. BREEZY SUSTAINED WINDS ARE FORECAST TO  
DEVELOP FIRST AT MCK AROUND 15Z WITH WINDS AROUND 15 KNOTS, SOME  
GUSTS UP TO 22 KNOTS IS POSSIBLE AS WELL. WINDS ARE FORECAST TO  
BE A LITTLE DELAYED FOR GLD BUT SUSTAINED WINDS BETWEEN 15 AND  
20 KNOTS IS FORECAST. AGAIN SOME SPORADIC HIGHER GUSTS AROUND 25  
KNOTS MAY OCCUR FROM 21-00Z BUT CONFIDENCE IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO  
INCLUDE IN THE TAF AT THIS TIME.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0549 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1206 AM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR FLIGHT CATEGORY FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TIME PERIOD AS  
SKIES SHOULD STAY MOSTLY CLEAR. A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH  
WESTERN KANSAS BETWEEN 12-14Z AND WE COULD SEE WIND GUSTS REACH  
15-20 KTS AT TIMES BETWEEN 16-20Z BUT OVERALL WIND SPEEDS SHOULD  
BE 12 KTS OR LESS.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 090520Z 0906/1006 22016KT P6SM SKC  
FM091100 26010KT P6SM SKC  
FM091700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 22010KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 090553Z AUTO 22017KT CLR 13/M11 A2974 RMK AO2 PK WND  
22026/0528 SLP038 T01331111 10239 20111 402561039 58003 $  
METAR KGUY 090453Z AUTO 22016KT CLR 13/M11 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP045  
T01281106 $  
METAR KGUY 090353Z AUTO 22012KT CLR 11/M12 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP055  
T01111122 $  
 
KDHT 090520Z 0906/1006 22014KT P6SM SKC  
FM091200 25012KT P6SM SKC  
FM091700 26019G30KT P6SM SKC  
FM100100 23016KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100400 23011KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KDHT 090553Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 09/M15 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00941150 10233 20094 402561044 50006 $  
METAR KDHT 090453Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 10/M14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01001144 $  
METAR KDHT 090353Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 12/M14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01171139 $  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0510 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1209 AM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL  
STRENGTHEN THIS MORNING AFTER SUNRISE AND PEAK AT 20-25 KTS WITH  
GUSTS UP TO 35 KTS. WINDS WILL WEAKEN THIS EVENING.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 090520Z 0906/1006 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM091000 08007KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 27007KT P6SM FEW090  
FM100200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT090  
METAR KFMN 090553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M01/M15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T10061150 10144 21011 53003  
METAR KFMN 090453Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T00001150  
METAR KFMN 090353Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 03/M15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T00331150  
 
METAR KLVS 090553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 05/M18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T00501183 10156 20044 50002 $  
METAR KLVS 090453Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 07/M19 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099  
T00721189 $  
METAR KLVS 090353Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 08/M18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP100  
T00781178 $  
 
METAR KRTN 090553Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00391133 10189 20033 51009  
METAR KRTN 090453Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 04/M14 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP102  
T00441139  
METAR KRTN 090353Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T00941133  
 
METAR KCAO 090555Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T00891144 10217 20083 51005  
METAR KCAO 090455Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 11/M16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T01061156  
METAR KCAO 090355Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 12/M18 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T01221178  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0519 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1104 PM MDT SUN MAR 8 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD, EXCEPT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND GRADUAL LOWERING OF VFR  
CIGS LATE MONDAY AS MOISTURE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPROACHING UPPER  
LOW SPREADS NORTH ACROSS THE AREA. LOW PROBABILITIES EXIST FOR  
MVFR CIGS TO DEVELOP EARLY MONDAY MORNING ACROSS SOUTHEAST NM, BUT  
ARE FORECAST TO REMAIN EAST OF KROW. WINDS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT  
THROUGH THE PERIOD, ALTHOUGH GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL DEVELOP AT  
KROW MONDAY AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 090000Z  
VALID 090600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1907 2613+04 2824-02 2837-15 2746-26 283942 284952 285161  
BCE 9900-01 1507-14 0911-26 021542 021052 010961  
LND 2827+05 2822-02 2842-16 2759-27 286544 287954 297260  
RKS 2628 2735-04 2845-16 2756-26 285342 286152 294459  
GJT 2413+04 2812-01 2613-15 2816-26 301942 292152 282161  
FMN 2716+05 2716-01 9900-14 1412-27 050843 050952 120860  
ABQ 2312+07 2520+00 2713-15 2619-28 261943 261851 253657  
MBW 2652 2745-01 2945-16 2756-27 295643 286552 265860  
DEN 3111+09 2710+01 2718-14 2927-26 293443 283652 273360  
PUB 3107+10 9900+03 2716-14 3107-27 301743 271751 261859  
ALS 2814-01 9900-13 1805-28 351042 310651 210960  
TCC 2534 2636+08 2637+00 2727-15 2721-28 272243 263248 265157  
BFF 2952 3122+06 2621+00 2932-16 2861-27 286143 286752 275859  
GLD 2718 3220+08 3121+01 2622-14 3021-27 282843 272952 263360  
GCK 2322+17 2815+09 3010+02 2908-13 2706-26 291143 251151 241559  
GAG 2448+15 2542+07 2532+01 2618-15 9900-28 240943 251549 253056  
AMA 2445 2539+08 2639+00 2529-16 2628-28 262943 254148 265555  
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DATA BASED ON 090000Z  
VALID 091200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2210 2523+04 2629-03 2643-16 2744-27 265043 275853 285761  
BCE 2320-01 2308-14 2407-27 990043 990051 220560  
LND 2749+03 2742-02 2850-16 2765-27 267644 268153 287862  
RKS 2634 2739-03 2650-17 2757-27 266443 277053 276761  
GJT 2319+04 2419-02 2630-14 2628-27 262243 282452 242161  
FMN 2716+05 2628-02 2520-15 2213-27 160842 160852 231559  
ABQ 2720+07 2725-01 2535-14 2532-27 265442 275151 234359  
MBW 2748 2753-03 2853-16 2764-27 266643 276752 275660  
DEN 2908+08 2816+01 2623-15 2732-27 273744 284353 274061  
PUB 2809+08 2814+01 2725-14 2519-27 291543 272052 262760  
ALS 2720-01 2414-14 2315-27 260743 261052 241960  
TCC 2732 2737+08 2838+00 2745-13 2735-27 263642 274951 246158  
BFF 3042 3025+03 2730-01 2641-17 2761-28 277044 277554 277060  
GLD 3324 3118+06 2625+00 2635-15 2729-27 282542 293252 283361  
GCK 0120+15 9900+08 2512+02 2719-14 2617-27 311843 302152 262459  
GAG 2640+14 2727+08 2523+02 2622-15 2812-27 021142 271550 275356  
AMA 2744 2746+08 2736+01 2730-14 2635-27 263042 274549 266456  
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DATA BASED ON 090000Z  
VALID 100000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2519+04 2628-04 2644-17 2552-29 266144 256154 246462  
BCE 2415-01 2422-16 2216-27 241243 231652 233261  
LND 2642+02 2747-03 2658-15 2657-28 266645 257053 257063  
RKS 2634 2643-04 2653-17 2659-29 266944 257254 247661  
GJT 2421+07 2523-01 2632-16 2532-27 253243 243452 244861  
FMN 2606+08 2314+00 2430-15 2333-27 233342 234151 224761  
ABQ 1909+09 2414+01 2333-13 2236-26 234742 235351 225961  
MBW 2640 2752-04 2757-16 2662-28 256943 257253 247562  
DEN 2514+07 2627-01 2629-14 2427-28 264243 254252 255461  
PUB 2727+08 2731+01 2634-14 2542-27 254842 255451 255759  
ALS 2622+00 2635-14 2541-27 244443 244851 245360  
TCC 2421 2423+10 2528+02 2535-13 2442-25 246341 238251 237959  
BFF 2629 2633+05 2742-03 2753-16 2662-28 257044 257654 268262  
GLD 2120 2221+07 2725+01 2632-15 2535-27 253743 253752 256260  
GCK 2011+14 2719+08 2722+02 2528-14 2648-27 266142 256550 256559  
GAG 2320+16 2528+09 2627+03 2735-13 2646-26 256341 258551 258459  
AMA 2424 2426+10 2630+02 2637-13 2546-24 256340 248350 248560  
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THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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