014  
NZUS99 KBOU 100450  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
2245 MDT MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 100356Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP032  
T01721100 $  
METAR KFNL 100256Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP039  
T01501067 51016 $  
METAR KFNL 100156Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP038  
T01721083 $  
 
METAR KGXY 100356Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP060  
T01441067 $  
METAR KGXY 100256Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP064  
T01671078 53016 $  
METAR KGXY 100156Z AUTO 25016G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP055  
T01781078 $  
 
METAR KLMO 100435Z AUTO 26009G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A2979 RMK AO2 T01591100  
METAR KLMO 100415Z AUTO 25010G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A2979 RMK AO2 T01631104  
METAR KLMO 100355Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 T01361086  
 
METAR KBDU 100435Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2979 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 100415Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A2979 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 100355Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A2979 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 100435Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM FEW260 14/M09 A2977 RMK AO2 T01351089  
$  
METAR KEIK 100415Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A2977 RMK AO2 T01431094  
$  
METAR KEIK 100355Z AUTO 22011G18KT 10SM SCT260 15/M10 A2976 RMK AO2  
T01551097 $  
 
KBJC 092336Z 1000/1024 26014G24KT P6SM SCT220  
FM100200 25009KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM101100 21008KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM101700 29016G32KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
METAR KBJC 100435Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 100415Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2982 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 100341Z 1004/1106 24007KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM100600 22011KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220  
FM101100 19012KT P6SM SCT250  
FM101600 23009KT P6SM SCT250  
TEMPO 1017/1020 29015G25KT  
FM102000 29016G28KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
FM110000 30009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
FM110300 01015G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
METAR KDEN 100353Z 23005KT 10SM BKN220 11/M06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP038  
T01061061  
METAR KDEN 100253Z 27014KT 10SM FEW160 BKN220 16/M09 A2977 RMK AO2  
SLP030 T01611089 53014  
METAR KDEN 100153Z 31010KT 10SM FEW160 BKN220 17/M08 A2976 RMK AO2  
SLP028 T01721083  
 
KBKF 100100Z 1001/1107 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 SCT220 QNH2974INS  
BECMG 1103/1104 36010G25KT 9000 -RA FEW080 SCT110 BKN160  
OVC220 QNH2981INS  
BECMG 1105/1106 VRB06KT 9000 -RA OVC015 QNH2986INS  
TX18/1022Z  
TN07/1011Z  
METAR KBKF 100358Z 19005KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 14/M07 A2980 RMK AO2A  
SLP038 T01391069  
METAR KBKF 100158Z 23006KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 16/M09 A2977 RMK AO2A  
SLP039 T01561094  
METAR KBKF 100258Z 20009KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 11/M07 A2978 RMK AO2A  
SLP046 T01131075 52014  
 
KAPA 092336Z 1000/1024 26009KT P6SM FEW140 SCT220  
FM100300 22010KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM101100 19011KT P6SM FEW140 BKN220  
FM101600 27012G20KT P6SM SCT250  
FM102000 29016G28KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
FM102300 30009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
METAR KAPA 100353Z COR 20008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 09/M07 A2982 RMK  
AO2 SLP066 T00941072  
METAR KAPA 100353Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP066 T00941072  
METAR KAPA 100253Z COR 23008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 13/M08 A2981 RMK  
AO2 SLP059 T01281078 53013  
 
METAR KMNH 100435Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A2992 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 100415Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2993 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 100355Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2993 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 100435Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2974 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 100415Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A2974 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 100355Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A2975 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 100435Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2971 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 100415Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2971 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 100355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A2971 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 100353Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP033  
T01221061  
METAR KAKO 100253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP031  
T01721067 51006  
METAR KAKO 100153Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP039  
T01781072  
 
METAR KLIC 100355Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP045  
T00671056  
METAR KLIC 100255Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP055  
T00561067 53011  
METAR KLIC 100155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T01111072  
 
METAR KHEQ 100435Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2971 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 100415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2971 RMK AO2  
METAR KHEQ 100355Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2971 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V6 100439Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2970 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 100419Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2970 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 100359Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2971 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 100435Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2969 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 100415Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2969 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 100355Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2970 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 100353Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP041  
T00941067  
METAR KITR 100253Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP046  
T01061061 53006  
METAR KITR 100153Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T01331061  
 
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) 03/10/26 04:32 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...223/004  
8000 FT MSL...218/006  
7200 FT MSL...228/009  
7000 FT MSL...185/010  
6600 FT MSL...196/014  
6000 FT MSL...232/015  
5900 FT MSL...241/012  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0039 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 606 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS THROUGH 03Z AT DEN  
WILL LIKELY VARY IN DIRECTION BETWEEN 260-300 WITH 270 AND 280  
BEING THE MOST COMMON WIND DIRECTIONS. SOME WIND GUSTS UP TO 20  
KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE BUT WIND SPEEDS BETWEEN 10-12 KNOTS WILL BE  
MOST COMMON. WINDS WILL TURN SOUTHWESTERLY AND TO DRAINAGE  
OVERNIGHT. THE WINDS BETWEEN 13-17Z AT DEN WILL BE VERY TOUGH TO  
PREDICT. A SHALLOW BACKDOOR COLD FRONT WILL MOVE INTO NORTHEAST  
COLORADO EARLY TOMORROW MORNING. THIS FRONT COULD MAKE IT THROUGH  
DEN AND SHIFT THE WINDS TO THE NORTHEAST WITH LIGHT SPEEDS. OR THE  
FRONT COULD STALL TO THE NORTHEAST OF THE AIRPORT AND WESTERLY  
WINDS COULD FORM EARLY THAN THE TAF SUGGESTS AT AROUND 16-17Z.  
THERE IS AROUND A 50/50 CHANCE THAT THE FRONT MOVES THROUGH DEN  
BUT THERE IS A VERY SLIGHT PREFERENCE TOWARDS THE FRONT NOT MAKING  
IT TO THE TERMINAL AND SOUTHWEST TO WEST WINDS PREVAIL.  
THERE IS THEN HIGH CONFIDENCE THAT MODERATE WESTERLY WINDS WILL  
DEVELOP IN THE LATE MORNING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AT ALL  
TERMINALS. GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE AT BJC AND UP TO 30  
KNOTS AT DEN AND APA. WINDS WILL WEAKEN IN THE EVENING AND TURN  
MORE NORTHWESTERLY.  
A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH ALL TERMINALS AROUND 02-05Z TUESDAY  
NIGHT. GUSTY WINDS UP TO 35 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE BEHIND THE FRONT  
FROM THE NORTH.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 100435Z AUTO 17020G29KT 10SM SCT100 01/M13 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 100415Z AUTO 17019G29KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 100355Z AUTO 17020G25KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3010 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 100355Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T01081107  
 
KCOS 092327Z 1000/1024 25015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100200 31010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100600 36008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM101600 09007KT P6SM SCT200  
FM102200 30014G24KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KCOS 100354Z 29010KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP060 T01391111  
METAR KCOS 100254Z 27011KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP061 T01331100  
51015  
METAR KCOS 100154Z 26008KT 10SM FEW220 13/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP073  
T01331083  
 
METAR KFLY 100435Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 T01021097  
METAR KFLY 100415Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 T00691080  
METAR KFLY 100355Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 T00781078  
 
KFCS 100400Z 1004/1110 24009KT 9999 SKC 520309 QNH2987INS  
BECMG 1016/1017 24012G18KT 9999 SKC 530309 QNH2987INS  
BECMG 1105/1106 32015G25KT 9999 FEW SCT 520003 530309 QNH2988INS  
BECMG 1109/1110 02025G35KT 9999 VCSH BKN060 620607 530009  
QNH2994INS TX21/1021Z TN01/1012Z  
METAR KFCS 100355Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 15/M15 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T01451146  
METAR KFCS 100155Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 17/M15 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T01701149  
 
KPUB 092327Z 1000/1024 27015G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 29012KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100600 28010KT P6SM FEW200  
FM101900 22011KT P6SM SCT200  
FM102200 29015G25KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KPUB 100353Z 26010KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP050 T01061083  
METAR KPUB 100253Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP045 T01171067  
53012  
METAR KPUB 100153Z 31009KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP043 T01281061  
 
METAR KTAD 100354Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T01331117  
METAR KTAD 100254Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T01281122 51013  
METAR KTAD 100154Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 14/M14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01391144  
 
METAR KLHX 100353Z AUTO 26015G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP033  
T01671122  
METAR KLHX 100253Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP041  
T01281106 53012  
METAR KLHX 100153Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP035  
T01721089  
 
METAR KLAA 100353Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP045  
T01111078  
METAR KLAA 100253Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP040  
T01171078 53005  
METAR KLAA 100153Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP038  
T01781078  
 
METAR KSPD 100356Z AUTO 29011KT 08/M09 A2977 RMK AO1 SLP036 T00831094  
METAR KSPD 100256Z AUTO 30006KT 09/M11 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP034 T00891111  
51003  
METAR KSPD 100156Z AUTO 05005KT 14/M11 A2974 RMK AO1 SLP036 T01391106  
 
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) 03/10/26 04:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...235/016  
10000 FT MSL...181/024  
9700 FT MSL...188/015  
9000 FT MSL...194/019  
8000 FT MSL...210/014  
7800 FT MSL...196/011  
7100 FT MSL...250/011  
7000 FT MSL...279/019  
6000 FT MSL...281/017  
5900 FT MSL...284/015  
5700 FT MSL...282/013  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2334 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 528 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH INCREASING  
HIGH CLOUDINESS ON TUESDAY AHEAD OF A COLD FRONT WHICH WILL PUSH  
THROUGH THE TERMINALS JUST BEYOND THE 24 HR VALID TAF PERIOD.  
GUSTY WEST WINDS THIS EVENING WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE AT ALL  
THREE TERMINALS BETWEEN 02-03Z, THOUGH ENHANCED WESTERLY WINDS  
WILL CONTINUE NEAR THE MOUNTAINS...AFFECTING KPUB WITH STEADY  
WEST WINDS AROUND 10KTS OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL SHIFT OUT OF THE  
EAST AT KCOS AROUND 10 KTS AROUND 16Z BEFORE SHIFTING FROM THE  
NORTHWEST WITH GUSTS TO AROUND 25 KTS AROUND 22-23Z. KPUB AND  
KALS WILL SEE INCREASING WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS WITH GUSTS TO  
AROUND 25 KTS IN THE AFTERNOON. -KT  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 100353Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP102  
T00721094  
METAR KCAG 100253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T01001100 53003  
METAR KCAG 100153Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T00941100  
 
METAR KHDN 100356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP104  
T00941106 $  
METAR KHDN 100156Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01001100 $  
 
METAR KSBS 100435Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A2990 RMK AO1 T00541086  
METAR KSBS 100415Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2991 RMK AO1 T00661094  
METAR KSBS 100355Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A2991 RMK AO1 T00761099  
 
METAR KC07 100435Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 100415Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 100355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3004 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 100435Z AUTO 18013G18KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2995 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 100415Z AUTO 18011G15KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2995 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 100355Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A2996 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 100353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T00561100  
METAR KEEO 100253Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T01061106 51004  
METAR KEEO 100153Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T01171111  
 
METAR K20V 100435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2996 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 100415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2996 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 100355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2996 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 100435Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 T00351068  
METAR KGNB 100415Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 T00331066  
METAR KGNB 100355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 T00571084  
 
METAR K0CO 100435Z AUTO 30027G43KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 100415Z AUTO 29033G45KT 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 100355Z AUTO 29031G42KT 5SM HZ CLR M03/M14 A3006 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 100438Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR M01/M14 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 100410Z AUTO 28009G18KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 100358Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 00/M14 A3002 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 092326Z 1000/1024 30006KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM100200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150  
FM100600 11012KT P6SM FEW150  
FM101200 12008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM101800 30010G22KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KGJT 100353Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T00941089  
METAR KGJT 100253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP091 T01001094  
53005  
METAR KGJT 100153Z 35009KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP088 T01501094  
 
KRIL 092326Z 1000/1024 26019KT P6SM FEW200  
FM100200 25008KT P6SM SKC  
FM100400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250  
FM101800 28015G25KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRIL 100353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T00671056  
METAR KRIL 100253Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T00891061 53009  
METAR KRIL 100153Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T01221078  
 
METAR K5SM 100435Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 100415Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 100355Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3011 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 092326Z 1000/1024 25019KT P6SM FEW200  
FM100200 12008KT P6SM SKC  
FM100800 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250  
FM101800 25020G32KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KEGE 100356Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T00441050 $  
METAR KEGE 100256Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T00671056 53014 $  
METAR KEGE 100156Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T01111078 $  
 
KASE 092326Z 1000/1024 28009G20KT P6SM FEW200  
FM100100 20010KT P6SM FEW200  
FM101200 18007KT P6SM SCT200  
FM101800 32010G20KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KASE 100353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP119 T00221078  
METAR KASE 100253Z 20008KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP125 T00331072  
51009  
METAR KASE 100153Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP127 T00561078  
 
METAR KCCU 100433Z AUTO 22010G16KT 160V260 10SM CLR M03/M15 A3014 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 100416Z AUTO 24011G20KT 190V260 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3014 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 100307Z AUTO 20015G25KT 160V250 10SM CLR M02/M15 A3012 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 100353Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T10221122  
METAR KLXV 100253Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T10221117 50006  
METAR KLXV 100153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T00221111  
 
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) 03/10/26 04:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...246/025  
10400 FT MSL...242/029  
10100 FT MSL...239/029  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0420 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 526 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
SOME CLOUDS WILL DRIFT OVER NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST  
THIS AFTERNOON AND AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON THOUGH FLIGHT  
CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN VFR. GUSTY WINDS WILL DIE DOWN OVER THE  
NEXT FEW HOURS ONLY TO PICK UP AGAIN EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON  
FOR MOST TAF SITES. WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30KTS, OCCASIONALLY  
HIGHER, WILL BE POSSIBLE.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 100435Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 T00971078  
METAR KAJZ 100415Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 T01011084  
METAR KAJZ 100355Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 T01021085  
 
KMTJ 092326Z 1000/1024 25015G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 15007KT P6SM FEW250  
FM101900 29012G25KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KMTJ 100353Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T00781033  
METAR KMTJ 100253Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T00831039 53007  
METAR KMTJ 100153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T01331061  
 
METAR KGUC 100356Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T00281094 $  
METAR KGUC 100256Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T00391089 53009 $  
METAR KGUC 100156Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T00831106 $  
 
METAR K7BM 100435Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 100415Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 100355Z AUTO 28008G19KT 10SM CLR 05/M15 A3006 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 100435Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 T00541106  
METAR KAEJ 100415Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 T00351095  
METAR KAEJ 100355Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 T00311088  
 
METAR KANK 100435Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A2998 RMK AO2 T00641103  
$  
METAR KANK 100415Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 T00781110  
$  
METAR KANK 100355Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 T00791114  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 100435Z AUTO 30033G41KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 100415Z AUTO 29035G39KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 100355Z AUTO 30032G39KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 100435Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 T00761045  
METAR KAIB 100415Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 T00781045  
METAR KAIB 100355Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 T00861047  
401911015  
 
KTEX 092326Z 1000/1024 22011G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 14005KT P6SM SKC  
FM101200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
FM101900 27012G25KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KTEX 100435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 100415Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 100355Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 100435Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM 01/M08 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 100415Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM 02/M08 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 100355Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM 04/M09 A3004 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 100353Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T00391056  
METAR KCEZ 100253Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T00561056 53004  
METAR KCEZ 100153Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T00781056  
 
KDRO 092326Z 1000/1024 25014G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM101200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200  
FM101800 25015G28KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200  
METAR KDRO 100353Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T00561078  
METAR KDRO 100253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T00941078 52004  
METAR KDRO 100153Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T01111067  
 
METAR KPSO 100435Z AUTO 31001KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 100415Z AUTO 34002KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 100355Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3007 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 100435Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 100415Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 100355Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
KALS 100425Z 1004/1024 20011KT P6SM FEW250  
FM100800 18008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM102200 30015G25KT P6SM SCT100  
METAR KALS 100352Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T00391106  
METAR KALS 100252Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T00561106 53012  
METAR KALS 100152Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T00891106  
 
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) 03/10/26 04:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...246/025  
10400 FT MSL...242/029  
10100 FT MSL...239/029  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0420 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 526 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
SOME CLOUDS WILL DRIFT OVER NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE FORECAST  
THIS AFTERNOON AND AGAIN TOMORROW AFTERNOON THOUGH FLIGHT  
CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN VFR. GUSTY WINDS WILL DIE DOWN OVER THE  
NEXT FEW HOURS ONLY TO PICK UP AGAIN EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON  
FOR MOST TAF SITES. WIND SPEEDS OF 20 TO 30KTS, OCCASIONALLY  
HIGHER, WILL BE POSSIBLE.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 092320Z 1000/1024 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200  
FM101800 28011G20KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 100353Z AUTO 23012G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T01831061 $  
METAR KPGA 100253Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T01721067 53005 $  
METAR KPGA 100153Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T01721072 $  
 
METAR KRQE 100353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 07/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T00721083  
METAR KRQE 100253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 10/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T01001089 53006  
METAR KRQE 100153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 13/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T01281100  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2352 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION...TUESDAY 10/00Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 11/00Z  
MAINLY VFR  
CONDITIONS EXPECTED. ISO-SCT -SHRA/-TSRA ALONG AND SOUTH OF A  
KFLG-KRQE LINE THROUGH 16Z WITH BRIEF MVFR OR LOWER POSSIBLE. S-SW  
WINDS 10-20 KTS WITH GUSTS 20-30 KTS, BECOMING LIGHT AND VARIABLE  
AFTER 02Z. WINDS BECOME W-NW 10-20 KTS WITH GUSTS 20-35 KTS AFTER  
18Z TUESDAY.  
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 11/00Z THROUGH FRIDAY 13/00Z...VFR CONDITIONS.  
ISO -SHRA THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY. W THROUGH N WINDS 5-15 KTS  
WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 100238Z 1003/1106 17005KT P6SM BKN120  
FM101600 32010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120  
FM110000 34012G22KT P6SM SCT120  
METAR KSLC 100354Z 21004KT 10SM FEW120 BKN140 14/02 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP042  
T01440017 $  
METAR KSLC 100254Z 12005KT 10SM SCT110 BKN140 BKN250 15/01 A2974 RMK  
AO2 SLP043 T01500006 56005 $  
METAR KSLC 100154Z 00000KT 10SM SCT110 SCT160 BKN250 17/M01 A2974 RMK  
AO2 SLP043 T01671006 $  
 
KVEL 092326Z 1000/1024 21011G14KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 26005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM101200 VRB02KT P6SM SCT250  
FM101900 25015G28KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KVEL 100353Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP078  
T01171111  
METAR KVEL 100253Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T01331100 53011  
METAR KVEL 100153Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01501094  
 
METAR KPUC 100353Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T00611106  
METAR KPUC 100253Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T00671106 53001  
METAR KPUC 100153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T00831117  
 
KCNY 092326Z 1000/1024 21008KT P6SM SKC  
FM100200 21005KT P6SM FEW150  
FM101200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250  
FM102000 25015G25KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KCNY 100353Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01331061  
METAR KCNY 100253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T01281067 53005  
METAR KCNY 100153Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T01561072  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0345 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
LIGHT SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS PREVAIL AT THE TERMINAL  
THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING, BEFORE A DRY COLD FRONT PASSAGE RESULTS IN  
A SWITCH TO BREEZY NORTHWESTERLY WINDS AFTER ~16Z. OTHERWISE, VFR  
CONDITIONS PREVAIL WITH INCREASING MID-HIGH LEVEL CLOUD COVERAGE  
INTO TUESDAY.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
OVERALL, VFR CONDITIONS  
PREVAIL FOR ALL REGIONAL TERMINALS. GENERALLY LIGHT AND TERRAIN  
DRIVEN WINDS PREVAIL FOR MOST REGIONAL TERMINALS OVERNIGHT, EXCEPT  
FOR TERMINALS WEST OF THE WASATCH WHERE INCREASED WEST-SOUTHWEST  
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AFTER AROUND 12Z. A DRY COLD FRONT  
PASSAGE WILL BRING A SHIFT TO BREEZY NORTHWESTERLY WINDS FOR  
NORTHERN UTAH AND SOUTHWEST UTAH TERMINALS BY MID TO LATE MORNING.  
GUSTY WEST-SOUTHWEST WINDS DEVELOP LATE MORNING FOR SOUTHERN UTAH  
TERMINALS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 092326Z 1000/1024 22022G32KT P6SM FEW060 BKN200  
FM100200 23010KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150  
FM101500 23014G26KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100=  
METAR KEVW 100353Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T00561033 $  
METAR KEVW 100253Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T00671033 56002 $  
METAR KEVW 100153Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23026/0054 SLP074 T00781033 $  
 
KRKS 092320Z 1000/1024 27022G35KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150  
FM100200 24010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150  
FM100500 20007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120  
FM101500 26014G22KT P6SM FEW100 BKN150  
FM101900 28025G35KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120  
METAR KRKS 100354Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM FEW095 07/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T00721044  
METAR KRKS 100254Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T00781044 52008  
METAR KRKS 100154Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T00891044  
 
KRWL 092334Z 1000/1024 25025G35KT P6SM SCT080  
FM100200 25018G28KT P6SM FEW240  
FM100500 24020KT P6SM FEW240  
FM100800 23016G25KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/24045KT  
FM101700 26025G37KT P6SM SCT200  
FM102300 28030G45KT P6SM OVC100  
METAR KRWL 100353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP054 T00671039  
METAR KRWL 100253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP053 T00721033  
53003  
METAR KRWL 100153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP053 T00891028  
 
KLAR 092334Z 1000/1024 25023G36KT P6SM FEW240  
FM100200 24012KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/26050KT  
FM100600 21008KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/25045KT  
FM101500 23012G20KT P6SM SCT180  
FM101900 26022G33KT P6SM BKN150  
METAR KLAR 100353Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T00391072  
METAR KLAR 100253Z AUTO 24015G21KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP047  
T00781083 51016  
METAR KLAR 100153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27028/0120 SLP054 T00781078  
 
KCYS 092334Z 1000/1024 24021G30KT P6SM OVC240  
FM100200 25009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM101400 22005KT P6SM BKN130  
FM101700 24015G25KT P6SM SCT150  
FM102300 30018G25KT P6SM BKN110  
METAR KCYS 100353Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T01061083  
METAR KCYS 100253Z 22007KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP050 T01061078  
51017  
METAR KCYS 100153Z 26005KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP043 T01221083  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 03/10/26 04:44 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
24000 FT MSL...188/001  
19000 FT MSL...243/063  
17000 FT MSL...264/070  
16000 FT MSL...248/059  
15000 FT MSL...237/036  
14600 FT MSL...243/005  
14000 FT MSL...258/053  
13000 FT MSL...324/028  
12000 FT MSL...247/038  
11100 FT MSL...217/002  
11000 FT MSL...212/003  
10000 FT MSL...254/002  
10000 FT MSL...203/002  
9000 FT MSL...255/003  
6200 FT MSL...291/018  
6000 FT MSL...285/016  
6000 FT MSL...291/015  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 03/10/26 04:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...249/048  
29000 FT MSL...246/048  
20000 FT MSL...280/047  
19000 FT MSL...263/037  
18000 FT MSL...268/053  
17000 FT MSL...281/044  
16000 FT MSL...268/038  
15000 FT MSL...268/039  
14000 FT MSL...277/040  
13000 FT MSL...238/020  
12000 FT MSL...262/022  
10000 FT MSL...260/023  
9500 FT MSL...278/034  
9000 FT MSL...258/025  
8000 FT MSL...259/030  
7300 FT MSL...265/027  
7000 FT MSL...240/020  
6700 FT MSL...240/019  
6500 FT MSL...226/012  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0437 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1028 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
WINDS HAVE DECREASED FOR MOST AREAS, AND SHOULD REMAIN LOWER FOR  
MOST AREAS TONIGHT. THE GUSTY WINDS CONTINUE AT KJAC, AND WILL  
REMAIN GUSTY THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. AREAS EAST OF THE DIVIDE  
WILL CONTINUE WITH NORTH WINDS OVERNIGHT BEHIND A WEAK FRONT,  
BUT WINDS TURN BACK FROM THE SOUTHWEST BY TOMORROW MORNING AS  
THE FRONT BRIEFLY RETREATS. AREAS SOUTH OF THE FRONT WILL AGAIN  
NOTE VERY GUSTY WINDS TUESDAY MORNING AND AFTERNOON, WITH  
WIDESPREAD GUSTS ABOVE 35KTS. THE FRONT AGAIN PUSHES SOUTHWARD  
BY EARLY AFTERNOON, BRINGING A ROUND OF LIGHT SNOW TO  
KCOD/KWRL/KBYG/KCPR, ALONG WITH KJAC/KBPI/KPNA. SOME LIGHT  
FLURRIES MAY WRAP AS FAR INTO KLND/KRIW, BUT WITH ONLY VERY  
LIGHT SNOW EXPECTED, IT SHOULD NOT HAVE AIRPORT IMPACTS OTHER  
THAN BRIEF LOWER CLOUD COVER.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2350 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 550 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
THERE LOOKS TO BE SOME RESIDUAL WIND SHEAR OVERNIGHT MAINLY FOR  
OUR WYOMING TERMINALS BETWEEN 40 TO 50KTS. SOME MID TO HIGH  
BASED CLOUDS ARE GOING TO BE PASSING THROUGH OVERNIGHT AS THE  
WINDS CALM DOWN AFTER 03-06Z. THERE MAY BE SOME BRIEF RAIN  
SHOWERS ACCOMPANYING THOSE LOWER CLOUDS MAINLY NEAR KCDR BUT  
THERE IS LOW CONFIDENCE IN THAT. HOWEVER, AFTER 18Z THE CLOUDS  
WILL START TO LOWER WITH THE ARRIVAL OF A SHORTWAVE MOVING FROM  
NORTH TO SOUTH. KCDR WILL BE THE FIRST WITH EVERY TERMINAL BEING  
UNDER OVERCAST SKIES UNDER 10,000FT BY 00Z. SHOWERS LOOK TO  
ARRIVE AT KCDR BETWEEN 23Z TUES AND 03Z WEDNESDAY. THESE SHOWERS  
LOOK TO AFFECT THE NEBRASKA TERMINALS MORE BUT ARE STILL  
POSSIBLE FOR KLAR AND KCYS AFTER 06Z WEDNESDAY.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 100435Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2976 RMK AO2  
T01011033  
METAR KIBM 100415Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2977 RMK AO2  
T00891028  
METAR KIBM 100355Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2977 RMK AO2  
T00921030  
 
KSNY 092334Z 1000/1024 25009KT P6SM OVC240  
FM100600 29012G20KT P6SM SCT240  
FM101000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250  
FM101600 07006KT P6SM BKN200  
FM101800 14009KT P6SM BKN150  
FM102200 06010G20KT P6SM BKN130  
METAR KSNY 100353Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP038  
T00781033  
METAR KSNY 100253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP040  
60000 T00781033 53007  
METAR KSNY 100153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A2970 RMK AO2 RAB08E17  
SLP051 P0000 T00941022  
 
METAR KOGA 100435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2968 RMK AO2  
T00811018  
METAR KOGA 100415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2968 RMK AO2  
T00871007  
METAR KOGA 100355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A2968 RMK AO2  
T00950002  
 
METAR KIML 100353Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP029  
T01561061  
METAR KIML 100253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP033  
T01281061 50003  
METAR KIML 100153Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP037  
T01721067  
 
KMCK 092320Z 1000/1024 21007KT P6SM SKC  
FM101200 03008KT P6SM SCT250  
TEMPO 1012/1016 5SM BR BKN010  
METAR KMCK 100353Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP038  
T01611017  
METAR KMCK 100253Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP040  
T01721022 50006  
METAR KMCK 100153Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP043  
T01831028  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 03/10/26 04:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
19000 FT MSL...251/041  
18000 FT MSL...248/042  
17000 FT MSL...245/042  
16000 FT MSL...240/044  
15000 FT MSL...237/044  
10000 FT MSL...205/025  
9000 FT MSL...182/040  
8500 FT MSL...188/035  
8000 FT MSL...194/039  
7400 FT MSL...187/041  
7000 FT MSL...192/034  
6300 FT MSL...186/038  
6000 FT MSL...184/035  
5400 FT MSL...185/035  
5000 FT MSL...182/037  
4700 FT MSL...173/033  
4100 FT MSL...171/032  
4000 FT MSL...170/036  
3600 FT MSL...174/031  
3400 FT MSL...168/029  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2348 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z WEDNESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 645 PM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE LARGELY EXPECTED FOR MUCH OF THE FORECAST  
PERIOD.  
A FRONTAL BOUNDARY WILL ARRIVE INTO THE AREA LATER TONIGHT AND  
BRING STRONG NORTHERLY WINDS FOR A FEW HOURS FOLLOWING PASSAGE.  
INCREASING COLD AIR AND SHOULD PROMOTE LOW STRATUS ACROSS  
PORTIONS OF SOUTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA TO INCLUDE THE LBF TERMINAL.  
HAVE INTRODUCED A BRIEF PERIOD OF MVFR CONDITIONS THOUGH SOME  
GUIDANCE HINTS AT GREATER IMPACTS SO WILL MONITOR TRENDS AND  
ADJUST AS NECESSARY WITH LATER FORECASTS. EXPECT A RETURN OF VFR  
CONDITIONS FOR THE AFTERNOON ON TUESDAY BEFORE LOW CEILINGS AND  
PRECIPITATION WORKS IN ACROSS THE AREA JUST BEYOND THE END OF  
THE CURRENT PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 092320Z 1000/1024 19012KT P6SM SKC  
FM100700 23011KT P6SM SKC  
FM102100 21012G20KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 100353Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP037  
T01171056  
METAR KGLD 100253Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP042  
T01221056 51007  
METAR KGLD 100153Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP048  
T01391061  
 
KGCK 092320Z 1000/1024 18012KT P6SM SKC  
FM100400 20010KT P6SM SKC  
FM101000 26010KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KGCK 100354Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T01281044  
METAR KGCK 100254Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP053  
T01441044 51001  
METAR KGCK 100154Z 13010KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP058  
T01561039  
 
METAR KLBL 100356Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP058  
T01111117 $  
METAR KLBL 100256Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T01501100 51002 $  
METAR KLBL 100156Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T02001083 $  
 
METAR KEHA 100435Z AUTO 23018G24KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A2977 RMK AO2  
T01651116  
METAR KEHA 100415Z AUTO 22017KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A2977 RMK AO2  
T01381124  
METAR KEHA 100355Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A2976 RMK AO2  
T01211133  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 03/10/26 04:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...329/005  
24000 FT MSL...341/001  
22000 FT MSL...162/001  
20000 FT MSL...326/001  
19000 FT MSL...324/001  
18000 FT MSL...253/002  
17000 FT MSL...241/002  
16000 FT MSL...225/003  
15000 FT MSL...263/003  
14000 FT MSL...231/006  
12000 FT MSL...200/037  
11000 FT MSL...189/038  
10000 FT MSL...187/038  
9900 FT MSL...251/029  
9000 FT MSL...185/039  
8000 FT MSL...235/029  
7000 FT MSL...221/030  
6500 FT MSL...178/041  
6000 FT MSL...179/038  
5000 FT MSL...173/050  
4700 FT MSL...174/053  
4600 FT MSL...181/035  
4000 FT MSL...183/033  
4000 FT MSL...183/030  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 03/10/26 04:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...158/002  
13800 FT MSL...125/004  
12000 FT MSL...155/003  
11500 FT MSL...146/005  
11000 FT MSL...220/012  
10000 FT MSL...209/019  
9600 FT MSL...205/025  
9000 FT MSL...218/034  
8100 FT MSL...204/034  
8000 FT MSL...213/032  
7000 FT MSL...207/026  
6000 FT MSL...183/030  
5900 FT MSL...185/031  
5100 FT MSL...171/038  
5000 FT MSL...170/037  
4300 FT MSL...164/039  
4000 FT MSL...162/038  
3700 FT MSL...159/041  
3200 FT MSL...153/034  
3000 FT MSL...151/032  
3000 FT MSL...151/032  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2320 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 517 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH TONIGHT.  
EARLY TUESDAY MORNING, A COLD FRONT WILL MOVE THROUGH THE KMCK  
SHIFTING WINDS TO THE NORTHEAST. A BRIEF PERIOD OF MVFR OR IFR  
CEILINGS AND SOME SLIGHT REDUCTIONS IN VISIBILITY IN FOG MAY  
OCCUR AFTER THE FRONTAL PASSAGE THROUGH ABOUT 15Z. THE FRONT IS  
NOT EXPECTED TO IMPACT KGLD WHICH WILL REMAIN VFR THROUGH THE  
ENTIRE PERIOD.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2216 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 512 PM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH  
EARLY TUESDAY AFTERNOON. LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO  
TURN MORE WEST-SOUTHWESTERLY LATE TONIGHT AS SURFACE LOW PRESSURE  
IN EASTERN COLORADO SHIFTS EASTWARD INTO WESTERN KANSAS.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 092320Z 1000/1024 24010KT P6SM SKC  
FM101900 18012KT P6SM FEW250  
FM102100 19016G26KT P6SM FEW110=  
METAR KGUY 100353Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP034  
T01611078  
METAR KGUY 100253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP038  
T01441122 53008  
METAR KGUY 100153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 18/M15 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP037  
T01781150  
 
KDHT 100115Z 1001/1024 24014KT P6SM SKC  
FM100600 25010KT P6SM SKC  
FM101800 19013KT P6SM SCT250  
FM102000 20016G26KT P6SM FEW110  
METAR KDHT 100353Z AUTO 23012KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T01221083  
METAR KDHT 100253Z AUTO 22011KT 9SM CLR 15/M09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T01501094 53018  
METAR KDHT 100153Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T01391089  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0440 UTC TUESDAY, MARCH 10, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1137 PM CDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL  
TURN SOUTHERLY DURING THE DAY TUESDAY AT AROUND 15-20 KTS WITH  
GUSTS UP UP TO AROUND 26 KTS. THERE IS A CHANCE FOR THUNDERSTORMS,  
MOSTLY FOR AMARILLO, TUESDAY AFTERNOON. HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE IS TOO  
LOW TO INCLUDE IN THE TAFS AT THIS TIME.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 092330Z 1000/1024 30008KT P6SM SKC  
FM100300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW110  
FM101000 08007KT P6SM SCT100  
FM101800 26008G16KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100  
FM102030 28016G26KT P6SM SCT070  
METAR KFMN 100353Z 01010KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP142 T00831072  
METAR KFMN 100253Z 05005KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP141 T00831072  
53003  
METAR KFMN 100153Z 35003KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01501078  
 
METAR KLVS 100353Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T00891106  
METAR KLVS 100253Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T00941111 51014  
METAR KLVS 100153Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00891111  
 
METAR KRTN 100353Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T00941122  
METAR KRTN 100253Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T01281122 53017  
METAR KRTN 100153Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T01331133  
 
METAR KCAO 100355Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 15/M12 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP066  
T01501117  
METAR KCAO 100255Z AUTO 27016KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T01671122 51014  
METAR KCAO 100155Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 19/M13 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T01891133  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2342 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 9, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 533 PM MDT MON MAR 9 2026  
VFR (VISUAL FLIGHT RULES) CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY IN PLACE  
ACROSS NORTHERN AND CENTRAL NEW MEXICO EARLY THIS EVENING.  
HOWEVER, A LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM WILL MOVE OVER FAR SOUTHERN NEW  
MEXICO TONIGHT INTO TUESDAY, DRAWING UP MOISTURE FOR ADDITIONAL  
CLOUDS, SHOWERS, AND A EVEN A FEW THUNDERSTORMS. SHOWERS AND  
STORMS WILL BE PRIMARILY FOCUSED OVER THE SOUTHWESTERN TO SOUTH  
CENTRAL PARTS OF NEW MEXICO WHERE OCCASIONAL MVFR CONDITIONS  
(CEILINGS LESS THAN 3,000 FT AND/OR VISIBILITY LESS THAN 5 MILES)  
WILL DEVELOP. THE COVERAGE OF SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL BE MUCH  
LESS AND SPOTTY OR ISOLATED ELSEWHERE, BUT A FEW BRIEF STRONG  
WIND GUSTS TO 40 KT, SMALL HAIL, AND LIGHTNING STRIKES WILL  
ACCOMPANY ANY STORMS. PREVAILING WINDS WILL TURN LIGHTER AFTER  
SUNSET THIS EVENING, BUT WILL TURN BREEZY AGAIN BY TUESDAY  
AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 KT BEING COMMON.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 100000Z  
VALID 100600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2607 2521+06 2428-03 2638-19 2653-29 275345 275055 255463  
BCE 2321-02 2416-16 2515-29 320844 300953 211763  
LND 2621+01 2548-05 2664-17 2568-28 267045 267155 257463  
RKS 2531 2541-03 2646-18 2657-29 265344 265855 247163  
GJT 2426+07 2423-01 2628-16 2631-29 242844 233853 225362  
FMN 2712+08 2617+00 2326-17 2122-28 192644 204053 195760  
ABQ 2023+09 1915+01 9900-17 1825-28 206144 207149 208357  
MBW 2640 2640-03 2747-17 2561-28 256644 247054 248562  
DEN 2614+08 2619+00 2720-16 2429-28 253944 256053 246962  
PUB 2618+09 2620+01 2626-14 2434-27 244643 245752 236662  
ALS 2728+00 2625-16 2227-27 224042 224852 216363  
TCC 2232 2323+10 2420+01 2330-12 2030-25 236042 237351 227161  
BFF 2829 2733+06 2629-03 2534-18 2556-30 256746 257655 258962  
GLD 2129 2424+10 2522+01 2418-15 2527-28 255443 256352 247361  
GCK 1923+19 2126+11 2321+03 2526-13 2541-27 254643 255751 247761  
GAG 2441+19 2436+10 2427+03 2525-13 2442-25 256241 247050 248161  
AMA 2334 2527+10 2518+03 2323-13 2237-25 246641 247450 237661  
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DATA BASED ON 100000Z  
VALID 101200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2206 2628+03 2639-04 2644-19 2756-29 286445 297455 287261  
BCE 2619-02 2513-16 3216-28 333344 323254 333562  
LND 2521-02 2652-06 2574-19 2679-29 267846 268256 268061  
RKS 2637 2548-04 2655-19 2763-29 266545 266855 266562  
GJT 2526+05 2436-02 2532-16 2729-29 272745 272954 263461  
FMN 3112+06 2712-02 2414-17 2120-30 241947 232154 233057  
ABQ 3511+06 9900-01 1916-17 1825-30 214647 217651 226553  
MBW 2645 2642-03 2660-19 2663-29 256445 246554 247562  
DEN 2721+07 2617-01 2523-16 2427-29 243946 243555 236160  
PUB 2934+07 2831+00 2423-16 2336-29 223446 224953 227758  
ALS 2516-01 2619-17 2231-29 221447 224353 226658  
TCC 2418 2319+09 2319+01 2040-16 2238-28 227842 228051 229258  
BFF 2506 2629+05 2637-03 2546-17 2554-30 256045 256955 248261  
GLD 3524 3115+08 2525+00 2431-15 2342-28 225044 236453 239160  
GCK 2926+17 2723+09 2628+01 2228-14 2246-27 236542 237452 239561  
GAG 2638+17 2631+09 2429+01 2340-13 2339-25 236641 237750 238860  
AMA 2432 2426+09 2320+01 2143-14 2356-26 226941 228050 229260  
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DATA BASED ON 100000Z  
VALID 110000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 3307 2821-03 2845-10 2763-20 3093-30 811343 801253 800861  
BCE 3028-03 3128-14 3250-25 327042 327153 328464  
LND 2731-08 2935-16 2793-23 2798-35 791745 791951 298652  
RKS 2836 2741-12 2575-19 7904-32 802344 790952 288457  
GJT 2523+05 2727-03 2746-16 3048-29 307043 307854 319864  
FMN 3022+06 3025-02 3030-16 3128-27 345443 336354 336962  
ABQ 3416+08 3320-01 3521-16 3623-29 365543 365752 322656  
MBW 2643 2655-09 2674-22 2685-33 289544 279551 277757  
DEN 2516+07 2526-02 2745-16 2435-29 285644 297055 297360  
PUB 2817+08 2514+01 2631-16 2721-28 303544 314253 324861  
ALS 2812+01 2822-16 3219-27 334243 334452 335762  
TCC 2017 2016+09 2014+00 2111-17 2509-31 281643 243146 234552  
BFF 0206 2625-01 2532-06 2345-19 2580-31 258346 259455 268558  
GLD 1618 2125+08 2332-01 2543-17 2540-29 272843 273553 255260  
GCK 1815+17 2017+08 2224+00 2332-16 2342-29 237043 237551 237359  
GAG 2025+16 2124+08 2326+01 2239-15 2256-28 228741 229250 238955  
AMA 2127 2127+09 2128+00 2030-16 2150-31 219641 219548 237853  
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THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
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