163  
NZUS99 KBOU 091430  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0825 MDT MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 091356Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP068 T00721033  
$  
METAR KFNL 091256Z 06003KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP057  
T00781039 $  
METAR KFNL 091156Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP042 T00831044  
10150 20072 55000 $  
 
METAR KGXY 091356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T00331006 $  
METAR KGXY 091256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T00061028 FZRANO $  
METAR KGXY 091156Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP082  
T00111022 10089 20006 53004 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KLMO 091415Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2985 RMK AO2  
T01331083  
METAR KLMO 091355Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 T01311082  
METAR KLMO 091335Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 T01281083  
 
METAR KBDU 091415Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2984 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 091355Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2984 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 091335Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2983 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 091415Z AUTO 25018G23KT 9SM CLR 14/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 T01451089  
$  
METAR KEIK 091355Z AUTO 25013G21KT 9SM CLR 14/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 T01371087  
$  
METAR KEIK 091335Z AUTO 25014G22KT 9SM CLR 13/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 T01301083  
$  
 
KBJC 091313Z 0913/1012 VRB06KT P6SM BKN220  
TEMPO 0913/0915 27027G35KT  
FM091900 26014G24KT P6SM SCT220  
FM100400 25009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
METAR KBJC 091345Z 30020G25KT 10SM BKN220 13/M09 A2984  
METAR KBJC 091245Z 28027G35KT 10SM BKN220 14/M09 A2983  
METAR KBJC 091135Z AUTO 27021G25KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2982 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 091314Z 0913/1018 21010KT P6SM BKN220  
FM091600 24009KT P6SM SCT220  
FM092000 28012G20KT P6SM SCT220  
FM100100 28011KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM100300 24009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM100500 22011KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220  
METAR KDEN 091353Z 25011KT 10SM FEW180 SCT220 08/M06 A2983 RMK AO2  
SLP062 T00781061  
METAR KDEN 091253Z 22012KT 10SM FEW180 BKN220 07/M06 A2982 RMK AO2  
SLP061 T00671061  
METAR KDEN 091153Z 21012KT 10SM BKN220 07/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP047  
T00671061 10089 20050 55002  
 
KBKF 090900Z 0909/1015 19008KT 9999 SKC 520009 520901  
QNH2979INS  
BECMG 0920/0921 24010G20KT 9999 SKC 520009 520901 QNH2975INS  
TX18/0922Z TN03/0913Z  
METAR KBKF 091358Z 19009KT 10SM FEW160 SCT220 06/M07 A2984 RMK AO2A  
SLP071 T00571069  
METAR KBKF 091258Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW160 SCT220 04/M07 A2983 RMK AO2A  
SLP068 T00431072  
METAR KBKF 091158Z 19011KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 06/M06 A2981 RMK AO2A  
SLP053 T00561063 10081 20044 53002  
 
KAPA 091122Z 0912/1012 18006KT P6SM SCT220  
FM091700 24011KT P6SM SCT220  
FM091900 29011G17KT P6SM SCT220  
FM100100 25010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM100300 20008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
METAR KAPA 091353Z COR 10005KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 07/M07 A2986 RMK AO2  
SLP091 T00671072  
METAR KAPA 091353Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP091 T00671072  
METAR KAPA 091253Z COR 20008KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 07/M07 A2984 RMK  
AO2 SLP078 T00721072  
 
METAR KMNH 091415Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2993 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 091355Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2993 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 091335Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2993 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 091415Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 091355Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 091335Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2982 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 091415Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A2980 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 091355Z AUTO 17009G12KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2980 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 091335Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 00/M01 A2980 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 091353Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T00391033  
METAR KAKO 091253Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP078  
T00331039  
METAR KAKO 091153Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00391039 10094 20039 53002  
 
METAR KLIC 091355Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T10111056  
METAR KLIC 091255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T10061061  
METAR KLIC 091155Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T10281067 10028 21044 53002  
 
METAR KHEQ 091415Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2980 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 091355Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2979 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 091335Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2979 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 091419Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 091359Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A2981 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 091339Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2981 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 091415Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2981 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 091355Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 01/M01 A2981 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 091335Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 00/M02 A2981 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 091353Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T00391056 $  
METAR KITR 091253Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T00281067 $  
METAR KITR 091153Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00221067 10033 20006 53005 $  
 
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 14:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...299/029  
8000 FT MSL...295/001  
7200 FT MSL...357/003  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1133 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 532 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR WILL PERSIST WITH ONLY SCT-BKN HIGH CLOUDS. SOUTH/SOUTHWEST  
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO HOLD AT KDEN AND KAPA THROUGH AT LEAST 18Z,  
ALTHOUGH A COUPLE PERIODS OF LIGHTER S/SE WINDS ARE POSSIBLE WITH  
MOUNTAIN WAVE ALONG THE FRONT RANGE THIS MORNING. THE WINDS ARE  
EXPECTED TO START TURNING MORE SW-W-WNW WITH PEAK HEATING AND  
MIXING, BUT WITH SOME CIRRUS CLOUDS THAT FULL MIXING AND WESTERLY  
SHIFT COULD BE DELAYED TIL ABOUT 20-21Z. THERE'S EVEN A SLIGHT  
CHANCE (20-25%) THAT THE WEST WINDS NEVER DO MIX AND WE END UP  
WITH VRB OR LIGHT EAST WINDS AT TIMES 20Z-24Z. WINDS WILL THEN  
TURN BACK SOUTH/SOUTHWEST 01Z-05Z AND HOLD THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY.  
A BACKDOOR COLD FRONT DOES APPROACH TUESDAY MORNING SO SOMETHING  
TO KEEP AN EYE ON FOR A SNEAKY WIND SHIFT.  
KBJC WILL BE A FEW HOURS EARLIER (17Z-20Z) WITH THE WESTERLY WIND  
INCREASE, WITH GUSTS TO 20-27 KTS EXPECTED OFF/ON THROUGH 04Z.  
THEN, WINDS SHOULD SETTLE AGAIN TO A LIGHTER SOUTHWEST COMPONENT.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 091415Z AUTO 18017G23KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 091355Z AUTO 18016G25KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 091335Z AUTO 18017G29KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3008 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 091355Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00821102  
SPECI KAFF 091336Z AUTO 34013KT 10SM CLR 10/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 WSHFT 25  
SLP069  
METAR KAFF 091255Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00861119  
 
KCOS 091120Z 0912/1012 35006KT P6SM SKC  
FM091700 18008KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 23014G26KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 31010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100600 36008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KCOS 091354Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW180 FEW230 07/M08 A2988 RMK AO2  
SLP080 T00721083 $  
METAR KCOS 091254Z 33004KT 10SM FEW200 09/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00941111 $  
METAR KCOS 091154Z 01009KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP067  
T00721089 10111 20056 55001 $  
 
METAR KFLY 091415Z AUTO 30017KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2991 RMK AO2 T01141110  
METAR KFLY 091355Z AUTO 30017G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2991 RMK AO2  
T01061110  
METAR KFLY 091335Z AUTO 30018G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2991 RMK AO2 T01081116  
 
KFCS 091200Z 0912/1018 32012KT 9999 SKC QNH2989INS  
BECMG 0917/0918 20009KT 9999 SKC QNH2985INS  
BECMG 0921/0922 26015G25KT 9999 FEW250 520009 QNH2982INS  
BECMG 1001/1002 30009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2986INS  
BECMG 1017/1018 20009KT 9999 FEW250 QNH2982INS TX23/0922Z  
TN03/1010Z  
METAR KFCS 091355Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T00711081  
METAR KFCS 091255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T00951101  
METAR KFCS 091155Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T00901090 10100 20027 53000  
 
KPUB 091120Z 0912/1012 28012KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 27012G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 29010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPUB 091353Z 29014G21KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1325  
SLP064 T01281061  
SPECI KPUB 091345Z 29011KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2983 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1325  
T01281067  
METAR KPUB 091253Z 25007G17KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP059  
T01171067  
 
METAR KTAD 091354Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T00221111  
METAR KTAD 091254Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T00111111  
METAR KTAD 091154Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T00001122 10078 21011 53002  
 
METAR KLHX 091353Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T00781050  
METAR KLHX 091253Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T00221044  
METAR KLHX 091153Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T00221039 10106 20022 53009  
 
METAR KLAA 091353Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP082  
T00331033  
METAR KLAA 091253Z AUTO 23007KT 9SM CLR 02/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T00221028  
METAR KLAA 091153Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP066  
T00171044 10050 21011 53009  
 
METAR KSPD 091356Z AUTO 30012KT 09/M08 A2983 RMK AO1 SLP072 T00941078  
METAR KSPD 091256Z AUTO 29013KT 08/M10 A2981 RMK AO1 SLP059 T00831100  
METAR KSPD 091156Z AUTO 29012KT 08/M09 A2979 RMK AO1 SLP045 T00781089  
10106 20039 53000  
 
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 14:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7800 FT MSL...240/004  
7100 FT MSL...312/005  
7000 FT MSL...075/006  
6000 FT MSL...274/017  
5900 FT MSL...295/011  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1113 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 512 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS AT ALL THREE TERMINALS (KALS, KCOS, KPUB) THROUGH  
THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL BE BREEZY OUT OF THE WEST THIS  
AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS AT ALL THREE SITES NEAR 25 KTS. AN INCREASE  
IN HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS IS POSSIBLE LATE TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY  
MORNING.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 091353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T10441056  
METAR KCAG 091253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T10441056  
METAR KCAG 091153Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T10391056 10000 21044 55002  
 
METAR KHDN 091356Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T10221044 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 091256Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T10221050 FZRANO $  
METAR KHDN 091156Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T10061044 10033 21022 55003 FZRANO $  
 
METAR KSBS 091415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3000 RMK AO1 T10391039  
METAR KSBS 091355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3000 RMK AO1 T10501050  
METAR KSBS 091335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3000 RMK AO1 T10491049  
 
METAR K33V 091415Z AUTO 20011G15KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3000 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 091355Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3000 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 091335Z AUTO 20014G21KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2999 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 091353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T10111067  
METAR KEEO 091253Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T10171067  
METAR KEEO 091153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T10221061 10000 21033 55004  
 
METAR K20V 091415Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 091355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 091335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3004 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 091415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T10561074  
METAR KGNB 091355Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T10501074  
METAR KGNB 091335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T10471072  
 
METAR K0CO 091415Z AUTO 29033G46KT 2 1/2SM -SN CLR M04/M15 A3005 RMK  
AO2 VIS 1 1/4V5  
METAR K0CO 091355Z AUTO 30031G47KT 3/4SM -SN VV005 M05/M14 A3004 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K0CO 091335Z AUTO 30027G43KT 1 3/4SM -SN VV007 M05/M14 A3005  
RMK AO2 VIS 1 1/4V4  
 
METAR KC99 091358Z AUTO 26009G24KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 091338Z AUTO 27011G21KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 091313Z AUTO 28014G25KT 260V330 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3000 RMK  
AO2  
 
KGJT 091126Z 0912/1012 12007KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 29006KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 28011KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 08006KT P6SM FEW150  
FM100600 11009KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KGJT 091353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP161 T10061056  
METAR KGJT 091253Z 15008KT 9SM CLR 03/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP142 T00331056  
METAR KGJT 091153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP144 T00061056  
10061 20000 55005  
 
KRIL 091126Z 0912/1012 00000KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 26012G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 20007KT P6SM SKC  
FM100400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KRIL 091353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T10331056  
METAR KRIL 091253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T10391056  
METAR KRIL 091153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T10281056 10017 21033 55002  
 
METAR K5SM 091415Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 091355Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 091335Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 091126Z 0912/1012 10003KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 25008KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 25012G24KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 11008KT P6SM SKC  
FM100800 11004KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KEGE 091356Z 11004KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP184 T10391050  
$  
METAR KEGE 091256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T10331056 $  
METAR KEGE 091156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T10331056 10006 21033 53000 $  
 
KASE 091126Z 0912/1012 19005KT P6SM SKC  
FM091700 32005KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 29010KT P6SM SKC  
FM100000 21008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 091353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP166 T10611083  
METAR KASE 091253Z 20006KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T10441078  
METAR KASE 091153Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T10611083 10000 21061 55003  
 
METAR KCCU 091353Z AUTO 23008KT 180V250 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3015 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 091343Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M05/M15 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 091324Z AUTO 27004G15KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 091353Z AUTO 04007G15KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T10441128  
METAR KLXV 091253Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T10281128  
METAR KLXV 091153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M04/M13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T10441128 11017 21056 55004  
 
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 14:11 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...227/026  
10400 FT MSL...237/037  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1129 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 526 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD. GUSTS  
OF 15-25 KTS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON AT MANY  
TERMINALS. UNCERTAINTY REMAINS ON IF THESE GUSTS WILL DEVELOP AT  
KASE, KGJT, AND KCNY THOUGH, AND THUS GUSTS HAVE BEEN KEPT OUT  
OF THESE TAF'S. OTHERWISE, LOOK FOR SCATTERED TO BROKEN MID-  
LEVEL CLOUDS TO MOVE OVER MUCH OF THE REGION OVER THE COURSE OF  
THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 091415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3008 RMK AO2 T10021051  
METAR KAJZ 091355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 T10171060  
METAR KAJZ 091335Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 T10051058  
 
KMTJ 091126Z 0912/1012 14006KT P6SM SKC  
FM091600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 25012G19KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 16009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 091353Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T00061044  
METAR KMTJ 091253Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T10061039  
METAR KMTJ 091153Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T00001033 10033 21006 55002  
 
METAR KGUC 091356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T10781089 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 091256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M08/M09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T10781089 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 091156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T10721089 11017 21078 53002 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 091415Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 091355Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 091335Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3007 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 091415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T10151074  
METAR KAEJ 091355Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T10241071  
METAR KAEJ 091335Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 T10471084  
 
METAR KANK 091415Z AUTO 20018G28KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 20028/1411 T00631080 $  
METAR KANK 091355Z AUTO VRB06KT 9SM CLR 05/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 T00481077  
$  
METAR KANK 091335Z AUTO 21010G18KT 030V230 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3001 RMK  
AO2 T00431075 $  
 
METAR KMYP 091415Z AUTO 30037G41KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 091355Z AUTO 30037KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 091335Z AUTO 29034KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3022 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 091415Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 T00031047  
METAR KAIB 091355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 T00001051  
METAR KAIB 091335Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3012 RMK AO2 T00011052  
 
KTEX 091126Z 0912/1012 12005KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 25007G16KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 25011G21KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 14005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 091415Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 091355Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 091335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 091415Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 091355Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 091335Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3014 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 091353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T10721100  
METAR KCEZ 091253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T10671094  
METAR KCEZ 091153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T10561094 11006 21061 56003  
 
KDRO 091126Z 0912/1012 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 24008KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 25011G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM100000 27009KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120  
METAR KDRO 091353Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T10441100  
METAR KDRO 091253Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T10721117  
METAR KDRO 091153Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T10501100 10000 21067 53002  
 
METAR KPSO 091415Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 091355Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 091335Z AUTO 30001KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 091415Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 091355Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 091335Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR M06/M14 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 091120Z 0912/1012 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM091700 26010KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 26015G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 19006KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KALS 091352Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M08/M13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T10831128  
METAR KALS 091252Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T11001133  
METAR KALS 091152Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR M10/M13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T11001133 11006 21106 56004  
 
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 14:11 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...227/026  
10400 FT MSL...237/037  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1129 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 526 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD. GUSTS  
OF 15-25 KTS ARE EXPECTED TO OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON AT MANY  
TERMINALS. UNCERTAINTY REMAINS ON IF THESE GUSTS WILL DEVELOP AT  
KASE, KGJT, AND KCNY THOUGH, AND THUS GUSTS HAVE BEEN KEPT OUT  
OF THESE TAF'S. OTHERWISE, LOOK FOR SCATTERED TO BROKEN MID-  
LEVEL CLOUDS TO MOVE OVER MUCH OF THE REGION OVER THE COURSE OF  
THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 091130Z 0912/1012 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 091353Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T00441128 $  
METAR KPGA 091253Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T00501122 $  
METAR KPGA 091153Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T00501122 10100 20044 57009 $  
 
METAR KRQE 091353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T10671133 $  
METAR KRQE 091253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M07/M13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T10671133 $  
METAR KRQE 091153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR M08/M14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T10831139 11017 21083 55008 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1134 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION...MONDAY 09/12Z THROUGH TUESDAY 10/12Z  
PRIMARILY  
VFR THROUGH THE PERIOD. SE OF A KFLG-KPAN LINE, AREAS MVFR WITH  
SHRA/CIGS AND ISOLD -TSRA AFT 01Z-03Z TUESDAY. SFC WINDS BECMG  
S-SW10-20KTS AFT 17Z-19Z MONDAY, LIGHT MONDAY NIGHT.  
OUTLOOK...TUESDAY 10/12Z THROUGH THURSDAY 12/12Z...AREAS MVFR WITH  
SHRA/CIGS AND ISOLD -TSRA SE OF A KPAN-KSJN LINE THROUGH 18Z-20Z  
TUESDAY, THEN VFR. ALL OTHER AREAS AND TIMES VFR. DAYTIME SFC WINDS  
W15-25KTS TUESDAY, OTHERWISE WINDS ARE GENERALLY LIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 091120Z 0912/1018 14008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM091600 15012G20KT P6SM FEW200  
FM092100 32008KT P6SM SCT200  
FM100300 17005KT P6SM BKN120  
FM101600 32010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120  
METAR KSLC 091354Z 15012KT 10SM FEW140 SCT250 09/M02 A2987 RMK AO2  
SLP091 ACSL DSNT NE T00891017 $  
METAR KSLC 091254Z 13008KT 10SM FEW130 SCT260 07/M01 A2987 RMK AO2  
SLP091 T00721011 $  
METAR KSLC 091154Z 13008KT 10SM SCT260 06/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T00611006 10094 20061 56013 $  
 
KVEL 091126Z 0912/1012 30003KT P6SM SKC  
FM091600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200  
FM092000 22009G18KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200  
FM100200 26006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
METAR KVEL 091353Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T10061061  
METAR KVEL 091253Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T10221067  
METAR KVEL 091153Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T10111061 10028 21022 55006  
 
METAR KPUC 091353Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T10111106  
METAR KPUC 091253Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR M01/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T10061106 $  
METAR KPUC 091153Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T10171111 10011 21017 56007 $  
 
KCNY 091126Z 0912/1012 00000KT P6SM SKC  
FM091500 15005KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 22010KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 23004KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KCNY 091353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T10111094  
METAR KCNY 091253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T10111100  
METAR KCNY 091153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T00001100 10056 21022 55004  
 
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 091120Z 0912/1012 22010KT P6SM FEW200  
FM091800 22022G32KT P6SM BKN200  
FM100200 23010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150=  
METAR KEVW 091353Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T00111056 $  
METAR KEVW 091253Z AUTO 23014KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00111050 $  
METAR KEVW 091153Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T00061044 10022 21011 56015 $  
 
KRKS 091134Z 0912/1012 23008KT P6SM FEW200  
FM091700 26014G24KT P6SM FEW200  
FM091900 26022G35KT P6SM SCT150  
FM100200 23010KT P6SM SCT120  
METAR KRKS 091354Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00281033  
METAR KRKS 091254Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T00281033  
METAR KRKS 091154Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T00331033 10050 20017 56009  
 
KRWL 091120Z 0912/1012 24015G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM091400 23025G40KT P6SM FEW250  
FM092300 25025G35KT P6SM SCT200  
FM100400 24015G25KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KRWL 091353Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T00281050  
METAR KRWL 091253Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM BKN060 03/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T00281044  
METAR KRWL 091153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T00331050 10044 20022 56009  
 
KLAR 091120Z 0912/1012 25020G30KT P6SM SKC WS020/27045KT  
FM091500 25020G35KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100100 23011KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KLAR 091353Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP087  
T00171061  
METAR KLAR 091253Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW055 02/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T00221061  
METAR KLAR 091153Z AUTO 25016KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T00281056 10056 20017 56001  
 
KCYS 091120Z 0912/1012 27015KT P6SM SKC WS020/28055KT  
FM091500 26020G35KT P6SM SCT200  
FM100100 25010KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KCYS 091353Z 25019KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 27026/1339  
SLP055 T00781056  
METAR KCYS 091253Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP061 T00611056  
METAR KCYS 091153Z 27010KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP059 T00501044  
10083 20044 53002  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 03/09/26 14:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...263/000  
20000 FT MSL...273/049  
19000 FT MSL...264/060  
18000 FT MSL...261/045  
17000 FT MSL...278/047  
16000 FT MSL...270/044  
15000 FT MSL...265/047  
14000 FT MSL...265/048  
13500 FT MSL...264/047  
13000 FT MSL...265/046  
12000 FT MSL...260/044  
11200 FT MSL...261/043  
11000 FT MSL...261/042  
10000 FT MSL...260/038  
10000 FT MSL...259/041  
9000 FT MSL...257/039  
9000 FT MSL...253/039  
8100 FT MSL...260/029  
8000 FT MSL...257/032  
7400 FT MSL...263/025  
7000 FT MSL...262/031  
6700 FT MSL...275/028  
6200 FT MSL...258/021  
6000 FT MSL...267/020  
5900 FT MSL...265/020  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 03/09/26 14:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
29000 FT MSL...277/055  
28000 FT MSL...274/057  
26000 FT MSL...258/047  
25000 FT MSL...252/044  
24000 FT MSL...252/043  
23000 FT MSL...244/042  
22000 FT MSL...252/044  
21000 FT MSL...272/043  
20000 FT MSL...281/045  
19000 FT MSL...259/040  
15000 FT MSL...274/038  
14000 FT MSL...256/040  
14000 FT MSL...259/040  
13000 FT MSL...278/052  
12000 FT MSL...279/051  
11700 FT MSL...273/043  
11000 FT MSL...276/048  
10500 FT MSL...274/046  
10000 FT MSL...270/042  
9500 FT MSL...272/043  
9000 FT MSL...267/041  
8600 FT MSL...267/039  
8000 FT MSL...262/032  
7900 FT MSL...257/036  
7300 FT MSL...269/033  
7000 FT MSL...248/031  
6700 FT MSL...255/029  
6500 FT MSL...251/030  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1135 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 534 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ACROSS NEARLY ALL TERMINALS THROUGHOUT THE TAF  
PERIOD. THE ONLY EXCEPTION TO THIS WOULD BE KJAC, KPNA, AND KBPI  
WHICH MAY SEE A FEW BRIEF PERIODS OF MVFR THROUGH THE MORNING.  
CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST TO IMPROVE BY THE LATE MORNING ON MONDAY  
WITH CEILINGS GRADUALLY RISING. AROUND THE SAME TIME WINDS WILL  
BEGIN TO INCREASE ACROSS NEARLY ALL TERMINALS. WINDS OF 15 TO 25  
KNOTS AND GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS WILL BE FREQUENT. KCPR, KLND, AND  
KRIW SEE STRONGER GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 KNOTS. KCPR AND KLND MAY SEE  
A PERIOD WITH GUSTS NEAR OR EXCEEDING 50 KNOTS. WINDS GRADUALLY  
DECREASE BY AROUND 00-02Z TUESDAY WITH MOST TERMINALS SEEING A LIGHT  
BREEZE OF 5 TO 10 KNOTS AFTER 06Z THROUGH THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD.  
A NEARING WEATHER SYSTEM WILL BRING IN LOWERING CLOUD DECKS AS WELL  
AS PRECIPITATION CHANCES TO WESTERN TERMINALS BY THE END OF THE  
PERIOD. MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION WILL BE POSSIBLE ACROSS WESTERN AND  
SOME CENTRAL RANGES THROUGH THE AFTERNOON BEFORE GRADUALLY  
IMPROVING. THE AFOREMENTIONED WEATHER SYSTEM IS LIKELY TO BRING  
OBSCURATION BACK TO THE AREA FOR THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZLC AND ZDV FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ICING AND TURBULENCE FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1108 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 508 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED FOR THE 12Z TAF PERIOD. PRIMARY AVIATION  
CONCERN THIS MORNING WILL BE THE POTENTIAL FOR LOW-LEVEL WIND SHEAR  
AT KCYS, KLAR, KBFF, KCDR, KSNY, AND KAIA THROUGH ABOUT 15Z THIS  
MORNING. WINDS BEGIN TO INCREASE THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS WITH MOST  
SITES GUSTING 35-40KTS BY THE LATE MORNING HOURS. WINDS START TO  
CALM DOWN THROUGH THE DAY, BUT A COLD FRONT WILL BE MOVING THROUGH  
LATE IN PERIOD LEADING TO A WIND SHIFT TO THE NORTH STARTING AT KCDR  
AND KAIA AROUND 02Z AND 04Z, RESPECTIVELY.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 091415Z AUTO 27026G31KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2975 RMK AO2  
T01231029  
METAR KIBM 091355Z AUTO 27017G26KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2976 RMK AO2  
T01131027  
METAR KIBM 091335Z AUTO 27020G25KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2975 RMK AO2  
T01011030  
 
KSNY 091120Z 0912/1012 25010KT P6SM SKC WS020/30045KT  
FM091400 26015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM092300 23013KT P6SM SCT200  
FM100400 25007KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KSNY 091353Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T00331022  
METAR KSNY 091253Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP066  
T00061033 $  
METAR KSNY 091153Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T00001044 10039 21011 53002 $  
 
METAR KOGA 091415Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 03/00 A2976 RMK AO2  
T00331005  
METAR KOGA 091355Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2976 RMK AO2  
T00091016  
METAR KOGA 091335Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2975 RMK AO2  
T10021026  
 
METAR KIML 091353Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00781017  
METAR KIML 091253Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP073  
T00441028  
METAR KIML 091153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00331028 10100 20033 53007  
 
KMCK 091120Z 0912/1012 28009KT P6SM SKC  
FM091700 32015KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 22011KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 091353Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T00391033  
METAR KMCK 091253Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T00171039 $  
METAR KMCK 091153Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T00331044 10128 20033 53007 $  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 03/09/26 14:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
5400 FT MSL...340/026  
5000 FT MSL...333/023  
4700 FT MSL...344/023  
4100 FT MSL...334/018  
4000 FT MSL...335/026  
3600 FT MSL...327/024  
3400 FT MSL...314/019  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1116 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 612 AM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH TOMORROW MORNING  
ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. WINDS STRENGTHEN  
FROM THE WEST-SOUTHWEST BY LATE THIS MORNING, WITH GUSTS OF 20  
TO 30KTS FOR ALL TERMINALS THIS AFTERNOON. WINDS BRIEFLY WEAKEN  
FROM THE SOUTH THIS EVENING, BEFORE A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH  
AFTER SUNSET. NORTH WIND GUSTS OF 20 TO 25KTS CAN BE EXPECTED  
WITH ITS PASSAGE.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 091120Z 0912/1012 28010KT P6SM SKC  
FM091900 19016KT P6SM SKC  
FM100000 21009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGLD 091353Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00501044  
METAR KGLD 091253Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00221056  
METAR KGLD 091153Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP059  
T00221056 10072 20017 53003  
 
KGCK 091120Z 0912/1012 32008KT P6SM SKC  
FM091600 36008KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 07008KT P6SM SKC  
FM092000 16009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 091354Z 30006KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T00391072 $  
METAR KGCK 091254Z 26007KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00001083 $  
METAR KGCK 091154Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP053  
T00281083 10094 21022 53008 $  
 
METAR KLBL 091356Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T00611078 $  
METAR KLBL 091256Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP082  
T00391094 $  
METAR KLBL 091156Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00611100 10111 20056 53003 $  
 
METAR KEHA 091415Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2985 RMK AO2  
T01171089  
METAR KEHA 091355Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2985 RMK AO2  
T01021093  
METAR KEHA 091335Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2984 RMK AO2  
T00941099  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 03/09/26 14:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...264/002  
28000 FT MSL...261/001  
26000 FT MSL...321/001  
25000 FT MSL...004/001  
24000 FT MSL...009/001  
22000 FT MSL...305/002  
20000 FT MSL...337/001  
19000 FT MSL...256/006  
18000 FT MSL...251/001  
17000 FT MSL...274/002  
16000 FT MSL...264/003  
14000 FT MSL...257/016  
12000 FT MSL...268/031  
11500 FT MSL...263/016  
11000 FT MSL...263/014  
10000 FT MSL...271/006  
9900 FT MSL...272/006  
9000 FT MSL...203/004  
8100 FT MSL...111/006  
8000 FT MSL...102/001  
7000 FT MSL...086/011  
6400 FT MSL...103/009  
6000 FT MSL...112/008  
5000 FT MSL...045/014  
4600 FT MSL...325/008  
4100 FT MSL...341/007  
4000 FT MSL...324/009  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 03/09/26 14:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...090/001  
7000 FT MSL...033/013  
6900 FT MSL...033/013  
5900 FT MSL...229/003  
5100 FT MSL...329/004  
5000 FT MSL...294/005  
4300 FT MSL...099/005  
4000 FT MSL...011/006  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1113 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 511 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH THE  
PERIOD WITH CLEAR TO MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES FORECAST TO CONTINUE.  
WINDS ARE FORECAST TO START FROM THE WEST NEAR THE SURFACE, BUT  
BEGIN TO VARY AROUND 18Z BEFORE BECOMING MORE SOUTHERLY AS  
ANOTHER SURFACE LOW DEVELOPS NORTH OF THE AREA. THERE COULD BE A  
FEW GUSTS AROUND 20 KTS THIS AFTERNOON. OTHERWISE, SPEEDS SHOULD  
BE AROUND 10 KTS THROUGH MOST OF THE PERIOD.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1022 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 521 AM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH TONIGHT WITH MOSTLY CLEAR  
SKIES. WINDS WILL START OUT FROM THE NORTHWEST THIS MORNING,  
SHIFTING TO A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION BY THIS AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 091134Z 0912/1012 26010KT P6SM SKC  
FM091800 07006KT P6SM SKC  
FM100400 20010KT P6SM SCT250=  
METAR KGUY 091353Z AUTO 23008KT CLR 08/M11 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T00781111  
METAR KGUY 091253Z AUTO 23009KT CLR 05/M12 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP064  
T00501117  
METAR KGUY 091153Z AUTO 25011KT CLR 08/M13 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP050  
T00781128 10139 20072 53003  
 
KDHT 091134Z 0912/1012 26012KT P6SM SKC  
FM092200 24020KT P6SM SKC  
FM100800 24008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 091353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00561128  
METAR KDHT 091253Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T00331128  
METAR KDHT 091153Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T10061128 10100 21011 55000  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 624 AM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE 12Z TAF PERIOD AT ALL TAF  
SITES. WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE WEST AND SOUTHWEST AT 15-25 KTS  
FOR KDHT/KAMA AND 10-20 KTS FOR KGUY WITH FEW TO SCT HIGH CLOUDS.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 091120Z 0912/1012 09007KT P6SM SKC  
FM092100 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT090  
METAR KFMN 091353Z 11009KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP199 T10281111  
METAR KFMN 091253Z 10008KT 10SM CLR M03/M13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP193 T10331128  
METAR KFMN 091153Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR M04/M12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T10391122 10017 21056 56002  
 
METAR KLVS 091353Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 09/M15 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00941150 $  
METAR KLVS 091253Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 07/M16 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T00671156 $  
METAR KLVS 091153Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 07/M15 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T00721150 10089 20033 55005 $  
 
METAR KRTN 091353Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T10221111  
METAR KRTN 091253Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T10331122  
METAR KRTN 091153Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T10281117 10039 21039 55000  
 
METAR KCAO 091355Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T00941094  
METAR KCAO 091255Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T00671106  
METAR KCAO 091155Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00781106 10094 20056 55002  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1114 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 512 AM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD, EXCEPT WITH THE DEVELOPMENT AND GRADUAL LOWERING OF VFR  
CIGS OVERNIGHT AS MOISTURE ASSOCIATED WITH AN APPROACHING UPPER  
LOW SPREADS NORTH ACROSS THE AREA. AN AREA OF LIFR CONDITIONS  
ACROSS FAR SOUTHEAST NM THIS MORNING IS FORECAST TO STAY WELL EAST  
OF KROW. WINDS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT THROUGH THE PERIOD, ALTHOUGH  
GUSTY SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL DEVELOP AT KROW THIS AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 091200Z  
VALID 091800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2309 2521+04 2630-04 2643-16 2748-28 265744 265954 265662  
BCE 2525-02 2313-15 2406-27 241143 260852 250963  
LND 2652+03 2742-02 2754-15 2759-29 267345 257954 267161  
RKS 2635 2641-04 2654-16 2759-28 266644 256954 266662  
GJT 2321+03 2529-02 2629-15 2528-27 243043 252752 242764  
FMN 2615+05 2727-03 2527-15 2434-27 253943 244151 244361  
ABQ 2714+06 2619-01 2332-13 2232-27 233342 233951 233861  
MBW 2648 2757-04 2760-15 2766-27 266943 256953 235361  
DEN 2623+07 2725+01 2525-15 2532-27 264545 264853 265063  
PUB 2827+08 2417+02 2425-14 2528-27 233043 243052 243762  
ALS 2727+00 2532-14 2532-27 232843 253652 255560  
TCC 2721 2734+08 2729+02 2538-13 2539-26 254242 245651 245761  
BFF 2627 2940+04 2836-03 2751-17 2762-29 268145 268754 268464  
GLD 3011 2417+06 2726+00 2835-15 2538-26 244243 254452 255262  
GCK 0513+13 2507+08 2611+01 2620-14 2528-27 243243 243352 254759  
GAG 2816+14 2717+08 2619+01 2628-13 2625-26 252442 264950 276459  
AMA 2628 2733+08 2725+03 2743-13 2643-27 265141 255751 256460  
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DATA BASED ON 091200Z  
VALID 100000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2518+04 2626-03 2643-17 2652-29 266044 266154 255862  
BCE 2513-01 2417-16 2216-27 261343 241652 222463  
LND 2641+02 2751-03 2758-15 2659-28 266545 257154 256762  
RKS 2632 2642-04 2652-17 2658-29 256944 257154 247263  
GJT 2418+07 2520-01 2629-16 2431-28 263244 253653 244762  
FMN 2705+07 2417-01 2426-15 2333-27 233043 233852 224362  
ABQ 1807+08 2511+01 2336-14 2135-26 233743 234751 215861  
MBW 2640 2750-04 2755-15 2655-28 267144 257553 247462  
DEN 2510+07 2728-01 2526-14 2331-28 264144 254153 256061  
PUB 2727+08 2726+01 2631-14 2547-27 255644 255852 255960  
ALS 2618+00 2630-14 2442-27 244143 244552 245260  
TCC 2523 2525+10 2627+02 2535-14 2343-26 236442 237351 236660  
BFF 2629 2631+05 2736-04 2751-16 2656-29 256845 257754 258362  
GLD 1921 2319+08 2525+01 2631-15 2539-27 254344 244352 256960  
GCK 1816+14 2516+09 2621+02 2634-13 2646-27 255642 255851 256060  
GAG 2219+17 2423+10 2523+03 2736-13 2648-26 266141 257951 256959  
AMA 2425 2426+10 2628+03 2633-13 2443-25 256741 247851 247260  
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DATA BASED ON 091200Z  
VALID 101200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2306 2627+02 2638-04 2750-19 2757-30 286546 287756 296961  
BCE 2627-02 2615-17 3014-29 323144 334154 333863  
LND 2530-01 2659-06 2680-18 2680-30 268046 268856 257061  
RKS 2639 2649-04 2656-18 2760-30 266846 267255 266363  
GJT 2425+05 2431-03 2534-17 2628-29 282845 272954 263261  
FMN 9900+06 9900-01 2512-17 2217-30 221347 251654 223156  
ABQ 0706+06 1822-01 1930-18 1914-29 214646 207152 216954  
MBW 2642 2642-04 2659-19 2661-29 256545 246553 247363  
DEN 2510+06 2516-01 2529-16 2431-29 244245 243955 226460  
PUB 2628+07 2530+00 2424-16 2531-29 223646 225952 227760  
ALS 2321+00 2524-16 2432-30 212847 224853 226459  
TCC 2220 2120+09 2019+01 1933-16 2259-28 217842 218252 219059  
BFF 2509 2527+04 2642-04 2547-18 2554-30 256545 247355 248361  
GLD 3216 2406+07 2419-01 2436-16 2443-28 235544 237553 239062  
GCK 2722+16 2532+08 2537+01 2337-14 2349-27 236743 237852 239161  
GAG 2626+17 2427+09 2229+02 2238-14 2449-26 228042 237952 238761  
AMA 2225 2319+09 2218+01 2032-14 2262-26 226942 228051 228861  
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