340  
NZUS99 KBOU 301307  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0705 MDT MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 301256Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01111017 $  
METAR KFNL 301156Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP073  
T01171017 10161 20111 56007 $  
METAR KFNL 301056Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T01331039 $  
 
METAR KGXY 301256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T00721089 $  
METAR KGXY 301156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP100  
T00831067 10133 20083 56006 $  
METAR KGXY 301056Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T00891072 $  
 
METAR KLMO 301255Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2994 RMK AO2  
T01111042  
METAR KLMO 301235Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2994 RMK AO2  
T01001033  
METAR KLMO 301215Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2993 RMK AO2  
T01081039  
 
METAR KBDU 301255Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2993 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 301235Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2993 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 301215Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2992 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 301255Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 T01221056  
$  
METAR KEIK 301235Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW190 10/M05 A2991 RMK AO2  
T01021055 $  
METAR KEIK 301215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW170 SCT190 12/M06 A2991 RMK AO2  
T01161055 $  
 
KBJC 301121Z 3012/3112 25006KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220  
FM301900 29012G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220  
FM310300 28011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220  
FM310700 32010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180  
METAR KBJC 301245Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2996  
METAR KBJC 301215Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2995 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 301155Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2995 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 301121Z 3012/3118 22010KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220  
FM301700 26009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220  
FM302000 28012G19KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220  
FM310400 24007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180  
FM311100 02014G21KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180  
METAR KDEN 301253Z 23010KT 10SM SCT150 BKN220 12/M06 A2993 RMK AO2  
SLP076 T01171056  
METAR KDEN 301153Z 23010KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 12/M06 A2993 RMK AO2  
SLP070 T01221056 10194 20117 56008  
METAR KDEN 301053Z 22012KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 12/M05 A2994 RMK  
AO2 SLP068 T01221050  
 
SLP071 T01141051 10166 20099 57008 METAR OTBH 301155Z 10009KT  
9000 HZ BKN150 OVC200 27/15 A2980 Q1009 RMK AO2A SLP092  
T02680145 10273 20228 57025 FZRANO $ METAR KFTK 301155Z AUTO  
19011KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 15/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01500110 10168 20150 52012 $ METAR KPAM 300755Z AUTO 08006KT  
10SM CLR 17/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP250 T01690142 $  
METAR KBKF 301158Z 19010KT 10SM FEW150 BKN220 11/M05 A2994 RMK AO2A  
SLP071 T01141051 10166 20099 57008  
METAR OTBH 301155Z 10009KT 9000 HZ BKN150 OVC200 27/15 A2980 Q1009  
RMK AO2A SLP092 T02680145 10273 20228 57025 FZRANO $  
METAR KFTK 301155Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 15/11 A3019 RMK  
AO2 SLPNO T01500110 10168 20150 52012 $  
METAR KPAM 300755Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T01690142 $  
 
KAPA 301121Z 3012/3112 21007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220  
FM301900 29011G17KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220  
FM310300 24007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
METAR KAPA 301253Z 09006KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 10/M06 A2996 RMK AO2  
SLP096 T01001056  
METAR KAPA 301153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 09/M06 A2996 RMK AO2  
SLP097 T00891056 10167 20083 56007  
METAR KAPA 301053Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 10/M05 A2997 RMK AO2  
SLP092 T01001050  
 
METAR KMNH 301255Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 301235Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 301215Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3005 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 301255Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S  
METAR KFMM 301235Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A2989 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 301215Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A2988 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 301255Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2986 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 301235Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2985 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 301215Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2985 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 301253Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01061044  
METAR KAKO 301153Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T01171050 10167 20067 57009  
METAR KAKO 301053Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T00941044  
 
METAR KLIC 301255Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00671056  
METAR KLIC 301155Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00671056 10094 20028 55006  
METAR KLIC 301055Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T00391072  
 
METAR K2V6 301259Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2986 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 301239Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2986 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 301219Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2985 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 301255Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2983 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 301235Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2983 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 301215Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A2983 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 301253Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T00671050 $  
METAR KITR 301153Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T00671050 10122 20050 58006 $  
METAR KITR 301053Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T00721044 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/30/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:46:34 MDT / 19:22:41 MDT  
DENVER - 06:46:36 MDT / 19:21:49 MDT  
STERLING - 06:39:06 MDT / 19:15:19 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 03/30/26 12:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7200 FT MSL...202/005  
7000 FT MSL...202/012  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 525 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
VFR TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST WINDS WILL  
CONTINUE THIS MORNING AND THEN TURN WESTERLY 18-20Z AS SLIGHTLY  
STRONGER WEST WINDS ALOFT MIX DOWN. GUST OF 15 TO 25 KNOTS WILL BE  
POSSIBLE, WITH THE STRONGER WINDS EXPECTED AT BJC. LIKE THE PAST TWO  
AFTERNOONS, WIND DIRECTION MAY BECOME MUDDLED AT TIMES THIS  
AFTERNOON. AFTER 03-05Z, WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO RETURN TO A SOUTH-  
SOUTHWEST DRAINAGE DIRECTION. A COLD FRONT WILL BRING A GUSTY WIND  
SHIFT TO THE NORTH-NORTHEAST 11-12Z TUESDAY MORNING.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 301255Z AUTO 18008G16KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 301235Z AUTO 18010G14KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 301215Z AUTO 17010G15KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3028 RMK AO2  
 
KCOS 301122Z 3012/3112 34007KT P6SM BKN150  
FM301400 30008KT P6SM BKN140  
FM301800 30015G25KT P6SM BKN100  
FM310200 28010KT P6SM SCT120  
FM310400 34008KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KCOS 301254Z 35010KT 10SM BKN160 13/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T01281067  
METAR KCOS 301154Z 31008KT 10SM BKN180 14/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T01441072 10150 20094 55000  
METAR KCOS 301054Z 33009KT 10SM FEW150 SCT250 14/M08 A3000 RMK AO2  
SLP078 T01441078  
 
METAR KFLY 301255Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3004 RMK AO2  
T01171070  
METAR KFLY 301235Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3004 RMK AO2  
T01051067  
METAR KFLY 301215Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3004 RMK AO2  
T01091068  
 
KFCS 301200Z 3012/3118 33009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2999INS  
BECMG 3016/3017 27012G18KT 9999 FEW120 SCT180 QNH2989INS  
TEMPO 3019/3022 24015G25KT 520009  
BECMG 3105/3106 33009KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2992INS  
BECMG 3111/3112 36009KT 9999 BKN180 QNH2994INS TX26/3020Z  
TN06/3111Z  
 
KPUB 301122Z 3012/3112 29009KT P6SM FEW150  
FM301500 29007KT P6SM SCT150  
FM301800 29015G28KT P6SM BKN150  
FM310300 29010KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KPUB 301253Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T00831061 $  
METAR KPUB 301153Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01111067 10150 20083 53002 $  
METAR KPUB 301053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T01001061 $  
 
METAR KVTP 301255Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 301235Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 301215Z AUTO 26008G14KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 301254Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP103  
T01001111  
METAR KTAD 301154Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T00831111 10133 20078 53002  
METAR KTAD 301054Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T00941111  
 
METAR KLHX 301253Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T00891044  
METAR KLHX 301153Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00781044 10189 20078 53001  
METAR KLHX 301053Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP063  
T00891050  
 
METAR KLAA 301253Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00941056  
METAR KLAA 301153Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T00501050 10178 20033 55002  
METAR KLAA 301053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00331050  
 
METAR KSPD 301256Z AUTO 29012KT 16/M09 A2987 RMK AO1 SLP060 T01611094  
$  
METAR KSPD 301156Z AUTO 27014G21KT 16/M09 A2986 RMK AO1 SLPNO T01611089  
10161 20067 55002 $  
METAR KSPD 301056Z AUTO 28013KT 14/M07 A2986 RMK AO1 SLP047 T01441072  
$  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/30/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:36:04 MDT / 19:10:50 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:46:00 MDT / 19:19:41 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:38:05 MDT / 19:11:35 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 03/30/26 12:53 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
29000 FT MSL...272/018  
27000 FT MSL...236/019  
25000 FT MSL...266/028  
24000 FT MSL...249/022  
23000 FT MSL...255/020  
22000 FT MSL...259/016  
12000 FT MSL...280/014  
11000 FT MSL...285/013  
8000 FT MSL...324/004  
7800 FT MSL...316/007  
6000 FT MSL...289/019  
5700 FT MSL...324/016  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1122 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 515 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AT ALL 3 TAF  
SITES, KPUB, KALS AND KCOS.  
WITH A LEE TROUGH DEVELOPING OVER THE PLAINS TODAY, A WESTERLY  
COMPONENT TO THE SURFACE WINDS WILL DEVELOP, AND WINDS WILL  
BECOME GUSTY AT ALL OF THE TAF SITES THIS AFTERNOON, THEN  
DECREASE AFTER SUNSET.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 301253Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T10171044  
METAR KCAG 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 M01/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T10111039 10083 21011 55005  
METAR KCAG 301053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T00061033  
 
METAR KSBS 301255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 02/M04 A3005 RMK AO1  
T00171042  
METAR KSBS 301235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 02/M04 A3005 RMK AO1  
T00241041  
METAR KSBS 301215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3004 RMK AO1  
T00181044  
 
METAR KC07 301255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 301235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 301215Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3023 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 301255Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3011 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 301235Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3011 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 301215Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3011 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 301253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T00111044 $  
METAR KEEO 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T00221044 10089 20017 56008 $  
METAR KEEO 301053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 04/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T00391044 $  
 
METAR K20V 301255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 301235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 301215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3014 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 301255Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3018 RMK AO2  
T10191059  
METAR KGNB 301235Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3018 RMK AO2  
T10271058  
METAR KGNB 301215Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3018 RMK AO2  
T10151059  
 
METAR K0CO 301255Z AUTO 31017G21KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 301235Z AUTO 30012G25KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 301215Z AUTO 30016G24KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 301253Z AUTO 27007G23KT 250V310 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3023 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KC99 301216Z AUTO 25009G17KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 301155Z AUTO 27009G16KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3022 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 301129Z 3012/3112 11012KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM301800 27012G24KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200  
FM310100 23012G20KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM310300 16008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
FM310600 08008KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200  
METAR KGJT 301253Z 10011KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T01331067  
METAR KGJT 301153Z AUTO 09012KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T01391078 10167 20128 55002  
METAR KGJT 301053Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T01331072  
 
KRIL 301129Z 3012/3112 12005KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200  
FM301800 26016G28KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200  
FM310200 22013G21KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
FM310600 26006KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
METAR KRIL 301253Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T00391056  
METAR KRIL 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T00501061 10122 20050 55004  
METAR KRIL 301053Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T00671050  
 
METAR K5SM 301255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 301235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 301220Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3026 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 301129Z 3012/3112 11007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200  
FM301800 26017G28KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200  
FM310200 25010G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM310400 15012KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM310800 12006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 WS020/25030KT  
METAR KEGE 301256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T00061067  
METAR KEGE 301156Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T00171061 10083 20017 55002 FZRANO  
METAR KEGE 301056Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T00281067  
 
KASE 301129Z 3012/3112 20008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150  
FM301700 30014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM310000 24011G26KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM310600 21014KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200 WS020/25030KT  
METAR KASE 301253Z 20007KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T00441083  
METAR KASE 301153Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T00441078 10072 20033 55005  
METAR KASE 301053Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T00441072  
 
METAR KCCU 301253Z AUTO 31005G18KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 301215Z AUTO 22008G14KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 301152Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 301253Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T10281106  
METAR KLXV 301153Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T10331089 10011 21039 56009  
METAR KLXV 301053Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T10281083  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/30/2026  
RANGELY - 07:01:40 MDT / 19:37:16 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:01:18 MDT / 19:35:50 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:53:37 MDT / 19:29:39 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/30/26 12:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...265/032  
24000 FT MSL...254/014  
22000 FT MSL...253/021  
21300 FT MSL...255/020  
20000 FT MSL...255/023  
19000 FT MSL...255/022  
19000 FT MSL...253/022  
18000 FT MSL...243/026  
11000 FT MSL...253/032  
10400 FT MSL...254/031  
10200 FT MSL...261/012  
10100 FT MSL...257/029  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1136 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 536 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
SCT TO BKN HIGH CLOUD COVER WILL CONTINUE TO PASS OVER THE AREA  
THROUGH THE 24 HOUR PERIOD WITH VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED. WINDS  
WILL INCREASE LATE MORNING AFTER 15Z WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS AT  
VALLEY TERMINALS AND GUSTS UP TO 40 KTS FOR MOUNTAIN TERMINALS  
DURING THE AFTERNOON, MAINLY FROM THE WEST/SOUTHWEST. BREEZY  
CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING PAST SUNSET WITH  
GENERALLY LIGHT TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS AFTER 06Z. LLWS IS POSSIBLE  
THIS EVENING AT SOME MOUNTAIN TAF SITES AND SHELTERED VALLEY  
LOCATIONS. SOME SHOWERS MAY MOVE IN ACROSS THE NORTH BY EARLY  
TUESDAY MORNING BUT CONFIDENCE ON TIMING WASN'T HIGH ENOUGH YET  
TO INCLUDE IN THE TAF AND THESE MAY START OFF WITH MORE VIRGA  
THAN WETTING PRECIPITATION.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 301255Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3005 RMK AO2  
T00921071  
METAR KAJZ 301235Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3005 RMK AO2  
T00931062  
METAR KAJZ 301215Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3005 RMK AO2  
T00861075  
 
KMTJ 301129Z 3012/3112 17008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200  
FM301800 26018G26KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200  
FM310200 18014G22KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200  
FM310600 17012KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 WS020/25030KT  
METAR KMTJ 301253Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM FEW120 09/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T00891067  
METAR KMTJ 301153Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T00941067 10144 20094 56003  
METAR KMTJ 301053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01221072  
 
METAR KGUC 301256Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T10281089 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 301156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T10171083 10044 21033 55003 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 301056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T10111072 FZRANO $  
 
METAR K7BM 301255Z AUTO 30008G17KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 301235Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 301215Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3020 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 301255Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3013 RMK AO2  
T00451080  
METAR KAEJ 301235Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3013 RMK AO2  
T00481078  
METAR KAEJ 301215Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3013 RMK AO2  
T00411083  
 
METAR KANK 301255Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM FEW200 04/M09 A3010 RMK AO2  
T00441092 $  
$METAR K2W6 301235Z AUTO 23009KT 8SM BKN095 13/08 A3034 RMK  
AO2 RAB1154E1205 P0000 T01350079 $  
METAR KANK 301215Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3010 RMK AO2 T00371094  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 301255Z AUTO 29036G40KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 301235Z AUTO 29032G38KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 301215Z AUTO 30033KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 301255Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3012 RMK AO2  
T00771076  
METAR KAIB 301235Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3012 RMK AO2  
T00801077  
METAR KAIB 301215Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3012 RMK AO2  
T00861080  
 
KTEX 301129Z 3012/3112 17007KT P6SM BKN100 OVC150  
FM301600 24010G24KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150  
FM302100 26015G28KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140  
FM310300 21010G23KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200  
FM310600 21008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200  
METAR KTEX 301255Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM OVC080 05/M06 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 301235Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM OVC080 06/M06 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 301215Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM OVC080 06/M06 A3027 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 301255Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 301235Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 301215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3018 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 301253Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T00391067  
METAR KCEZ 301153Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T00331061 10072 20022 55000  
METAR KCEZ 301053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T00331067  
 
KDRO 301129Z 3012/3112 VRB04KT P6SM BKN120 OVC150  
FM301800 26018G28KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150  
FM310200 26012G20KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200  
FM310600 23006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200  
METAR KDRO 301253Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T00281072  
METAR KDRO 301153Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T00331078 10089 20017 55003  
METAR KDRO 301053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T00441083  
 
METAR KPSO 301255Z AUTO 03002KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3021 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 301235Z AUTO 04002KT 9SM CLR 00/M08 A3021 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 301215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3021 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 301255Z AUTO 25008G18KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3039 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 301235Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3039 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 301215Z AUTO 24008G14KT 180V270 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3039 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
 
KALS 301122Z 3012/3112 VRB05KT P6SM SCT140  
FM301500 26007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180  
FM301800 27015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN160  
FM310200 25010KT P6SM SCT200  
FM310500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KALS 301252Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $  
METAR KALS 301152Z AUTO A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO 56003 PWINO FZRANO $  
METAR KALS 301052Z AUTO A3014 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 03/30/2026  
VAIL - 06:52:13 MDT / 19:27:21 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:59:29 MDT / 19:32:11 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:51:24 MDT / 19:24:17 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 03/30/26 12:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...265/032  
24000 FT MSL...254/014  
22000 FT MSL...253/021  
21300 FT MSL...255/020  
20000 FT MSL...255/023  
19000 FT MSL...255/022  
19000 FT MSL...253/022  
18000 FT MSL...243/026  
11000 FT MSL...253/032  
10400 FT MSL...254/031  
10200 FT MSL...261/012  
10100 FT MSL...257/029  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1136 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 536 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
SCT TO BKN HIGH CLOUD COVER WILL CONTINUE TO PASS OVER THE AREA  
THROUGH THE 24 HOUR PERIOD WITH VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED. WINDS  
WILL INCREASE LATE MORNING AFTER 15Z WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS AT  
VALLEY TERMINALS AND GUSTS UP TO 40 KTS FOR MOUNTAIN TERMINALS  
DURING THE AFTERNOON, MAINLY FROM THE WEST/SOUTHWEST. BREEZY  
CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EVENING PAST SUNSET WITH  
GENERALLY LIGHT TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS AFTER 06Z. LLWS IS POSSIBLE  
THIS EVENING AT SOME MOUNTAIN TAF SITES AND SHELTERED VALLEY  
LOCATIONS. SOME SHOWERS MAY MOVE IN ACROSS THE NORTH BY EARLY  
TUESDAY MORNING BUT CONFIDENCE ON TIMING WASN'T HIGH ENOUGH YET  
TO INCLUDE IN THE TAF AND THESE MAY START OFF WITH MORE VIRGA  
THAN WETTING PRECIPITATION.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 301122Z 3012/3112 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM302000 28011G21KT P6SM SCT200  
FM310400 24008KT P6SM SCT200  
FM310800 21005KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KPGA 301253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T01561072 $  
METAR KPGA 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T01391050 10206 20139 55004 $  
METAR KPGA 301053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T01561050 $  
 
METAR KRQE 301253Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T00891050 $  
METAR KRQE 301153Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T00721056 10122 20061 53002 $  
METAR KRQE 301053Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T00721056 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1110 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION...MONDAY 30/12Z THROUGH TUESDAY 31/12Z  
MAINLY VFR  
EXPECTED. SCT -SHRA/-TSRA MOSTLY EAST OF A KPRC-KFLG-0V7 AFTER  
19Z. SW WINDS 5-15 KTS, INCREASING TO 15-25 KTS GUSTING 25-35 KTS  
AFTER 17Z. WINDS DIMINISH TO 5-15 KTS AFTER 04Z.  
OUTLOOK...TUESDAY 31/12Z THROUGH THURSDAY 02/12Z...MAINLY VFR  
EXPECTED. ISO -SHRA/-TSRA TUESDAY AFTERNOON, INCREASING IN  
COVERAGE TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY. SW-W WINDS 15-25 KTS  
GUSTING 25-40 KTS EACH DAY. WINDS DIMINISH AT NIGHT BUT REMAIN  
LOCALLY GUSTY DURING THE OVERNIGHT PERIODS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 301120Z 3012/3118 15006KT P6SM SCT150  
FM301700 31010KT P6SM SCT150  
FM310400 15006KT P6SM BKN120  
FM311400 17005KT P6SM BKN090  
METAR KSLC 301254Z 16005KT 10SM SCT150 BKN180 BKN250 13/M02 A2994 RMK  
AO2 SLP098 T01281022  
METAR KSLC 301154Z 16007KT 10SM SCT140 BKN170 13/M01 A2993 RMK AO2  
SLP094 T01281006 10161 20128 58003 $  
METAR KSLC 301054Z 22004KT 10SM FEW120 SCT140 BKN170 BKN250 13/M01 A2994  
RMK AO2 SLP095 T01331006 $  
 
KVEL 301129Z 3012/3112 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM301800 24014G24KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM310200 28012G20KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM310600 29007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200  
METAR KVEL 301253Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T00441050 $  
METAR KVEL 301153Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104  
T00561044 10122 20056 53001 $  
METAR KVEL 301053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T00671044 $  
 
METAR KPUC 301253Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T01001089  
METAR KPUC 301153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T00671083 10117 20061 55004  
METAR KPUC 301053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T00831083  
 
KCNY 301129Z 3012/3112 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200  
FM301500 16009KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200  
FM301700 24013G28KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM310500 25015KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
METAR KCNY 301253Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T01001100  
METAR KCNY 301153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T01281106 10189 20100 55001  
METAR KCNY 301053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T01001106  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0429 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. SOUTHEASTERLY DRAINAGE WINDS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH SUNRISE  
MONDAY DAY BEFORE TRANSITIONING TO NORTHWESTERLY DURING THE 16-18Z  
TIMEFRAME.    
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL  
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL GENERALLY REMAIN TERRAIN DRIVEN  
THROUGH MIDDAY MONDAY. BY MONDAY AFTERNOON WINDS WILL HAVE A LIGHT  
NORTHERLY COMPONENT ACROSS NORTHERN TAF SITES, WHILE SOUTHWESTERLY  
WINDS PREVAIL ACROSS SOUTHERN UTAH.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 301120Z 3012/3112 17006KT P6SM SCT150  
FM301600 25014G22KT P6SM SCT120  
FM301900 25020G30KT P6SM SCT120  
FM310200 26011KT P6SM BKN100=  
METAR KEVW 301253Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T00501067 $  
METAR KEVW 301153Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM FEW110 05/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T00501072 10094 20044 56004 $  
METAR KEVW 301053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM SCT090 06/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T00561078 $  
 
KRKS 301130Z 3012/3112 24006KT P6SM FEW150  
FM301600 25015G23KT P6SM SCT150  
FM301900 27022G35KT P6SM SCT150  
FM310300 28012G18KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150  
FM310600 25006KT P6SM BKN100  
METAR KRKS 301254Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM FEW110 05/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T00501094  
METAR KRKS 301154Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM SCT110 07/M10 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP103  
T00721100 10089 20061 55003  
METAR KRKS 301054Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM FEW110 09/M10 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00891100  
 
KRWL 301120Z 3012/3112 22010KT P6SM BKN100  
FM301600 24020G30KT P6SM SCT150  
FM301900 26025G35KT P6SM SCT150  
FM310300 27015G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
METAR KRWL 301253Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T00441083  
METAR KRWL 301153Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM FEW120 06/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T00561083 10106 20050 55004  
METAR KRWL 301053Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN110 07/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP087  
T00671083  
 
KLAR 301120Z 3012/3112 26009KT P6SM FEW200  
FM301600 26020G30KT P6SM SCT150  
FM310000 29015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
METAR KLAR 301253Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T00281061  
METAR KLAR 301153Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T00221067 10089 20022 57002  
METAR KLAR 301053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T00281067  
 
KCYS 301120Z 3012/3112 VRB06KT P6SM OVC200  
FM301700 26020G30KT P6SM BKN150  
FM310200 31015G25KT P6SM BKN100  
METAR KCYS 301253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T01001050  
METAR KCYS 301153Z 32006KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T01111050 10133 20089 55004  
METAR KCYS 301053Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00941050  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 03/30/26 12:56 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...240/055  
28000 FT MSL...239/055  
26000 FT MSL...224/056  
25000 FT MSL...193/036  
22000 FT MSL...219/057  
20000 FT MSL...248/051  
19000 FT MSL...256/051  
18000 FT MSL...248/049  
17000 FT MSL...256/051  
16000 FT MSL...262/057  
15000 FT MSL...243/043  
14000 FT MSL...257/045  
13600 FT MSL...258/043  
13000 FT MSL...258/043  
12000 FT MSL...255/037  
11200 FT MSL...258/035  
11000 FT MSL...257/032  
10000 FT MSL...254/025  
10000 FT MSL...254/025  
9000 FT MSL...267/021  
9000 FT MSL...255/022  
8100 FT MSL...259/020  
8000 FT MSL...258/020  
7400 FT MSL...265/027  
7000 FT MSL...227/025  
6200 FT MSL...158/007  
6000 FT MSL...169/012  
6000 FT MSL...152/010  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 03/30/26 12:51 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
31000 FT MSL...248/044  
30000 FT MSL...254/045  
29000 FT MSL...255/044  
28000 FT MSL...252/043  
27000 FT MSL...256/043  
24000 FT MSL...273/042  
23000 FT MSL...274/041  
22000 FT MSL...280/044  
21000 FT MSL...283/054  
20000 FT MSL...277/033  
14000 FT MSL...252/026  
13000 FT MSL...238/026  
12000 FT MSL...268/034  
11700 FT MSL...269/036  
11000 FT MSL...273/032  
10500 FT MSL...270/033  
10000 FT MSL...271/032  
9500 FT MSL...267/028  
9000 FT MSL...267/026  
8600 FT MSL...270/023  
8000 FT MSL...269/022  
7900 FT MSL...264/026  
7400 FT MSL...267/018  
7000 FT MSL...252/022  
6700 FT MSL...239/019  
6600 FT MSL...241/017  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1109 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 507 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
THE MAIN AVIATION CONCERN ON THE FRONT END OF THE PERIOD WILL BE  
WIND AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING COLD FRONT. WIND WILL RAMP UP BY 18Z AT  
MOST TERMINALS, WITH WIDESPREAD WEST TO SOUTHWEST GUSTS OF 30 TO 40  
KNOTS THROUGH SUNSET. THE FRONT WILL DROP INTO NORTHERN WYOMING BY  
AROUND 01Z, PUSHING SOUTH THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT. THIS WILL BRING A  
NORTHERLY WIND SHIFT TO TERMINALS EAST OF THE DIVIDE, AS WELL AS  
LOWER CEILINGS AND INCREASING SNOW POTENTIAL AT KCOD LATE IN THE  
PERIOD. KJAC WILL ALSO SEE INCREASING PRECIPITATION CHANCES WITH THE  
BEST CHANCE FOR TERMINAL IMPACTS COMING BETWEEN 06Z AND 12Z IN THIS  
PERIOD; PREVAILING MVFR/IFR IMPACTS WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED AFTER 12Z  
TUESDAY AT KJAC.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ICING AND TURBULENCE FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1111 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 509 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS ARE ONGOING THIS MORNING, BUT WILL  
BEGIN TO INCREASE OVER THE NEXT 2 TO 4 HOURS. GUSTS OVER 30 KTS  
ARE EXPECTED AT MOST TERMINALS, WITH ISOLATED SHOWERS POSSIBLE  
THIS EVENING. A FEW OF THESE SHOWERS MAY CONTAIN DRY LIGHTNING,  
THOUGH WIDESPREAD THUNDERSTORMS ARE NOT EXPECTED. A COLD FRONT  
WILL MOVE THROUGH LATE TONIGHT FROM ABOUT 04Z AT KCDR TO 09Z AT  
KSNY AND KCYS. GUSTY, NORTHERLY WINDS EXPECTED BEHIND THIS  
FRONT.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 301255Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2991 RMK AO2  
T01101042  
METAR KIBM 301235Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2990 RMK AO2  
T01211044  
METAR KIBM 301215Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A2990 RMK AO2  
T01151048  
 
KSNY 301120Z 3012/3112 VRB06KT P6SM BKN200  
FM301700 26015G25KT P6SM SCT200  
FM302300 27010KT P6SM BKN150  
FM310600 32012G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
METAR KSNY 301253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 09/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T00891067  
METAR KSNY 301153Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T00891078 10094 20039 55005  
METAR KSNY 301053Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00671083  
 
METAR KOGA 301255Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2984 RMK AO2  
T00721039  
METAR KOGA 301235Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2983 RMK AO2  
T00601040  
METAR KOGA 301215Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2983 RMK AO2  
T00541046  
 
METAR KIML 301253Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01111061  
METAR KIML 301153Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T01171072 10128 20072 55005  
METAR KIML 301053Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T01001067  
 
KMCK 301120Z 3012/3112 VRB04KT P6SM SCT230  
FM301600 33008KT P6SM OVC230  
FM311100 36015G25KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KMCK 301253Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T00721033  
METAR KMCK 301153Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00721044 10111 20050 56005  
METAR KMCK 301053Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T00611050  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 03/30/26 12:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
22000 FT MSL...262/043  
20000 FT MSL...258/042  
19000 FT MSL...256/040  
18000 FT MSL...255/038  
17000 FT MSL...251/035  
16000 FT MSL...253/036  
15000 FT MSL...238/035  
14000 FT MSL...260/033  
11000 FT MSL...288/041  
10000 FT MSL...269/035  
9000 FT MSL...272/020  
8000 FT MSL...273/028  
7000 FT MSL...270/028  
6000 FT MSL...269/030  
5000 FT MSL...267/030  
4700 FT MSL...250/030  
4100 FT MSL...249/028  
4000 FT MSL...251/032  
3600 FT MSL...249/032  
3400 FT MSL...250/026  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1106 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 606 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS, WITH SCT TO  
BKN HIGH CLOUDINESS. WINDS WILL BECOME WESTERLY THIS MORNING  
AROUND 5 TO 15 KTS, THEN INCREASE TO 10 TO 25KTS ACROSS THE  
WESTERN SANDHILLS IN THE AFTERNOON. A COLD FRONT WILL APPROACH  
THE NORTHWEST SANDHILLS LATE EVENING, WITH NORTHWESTERLY WINDS  
AFTER MIDNIGHT BECOMING NORTHERLY 25-30KTS, INCLUDING THE KVTN  
AND KLBF TERMINALS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 301120Z 3012/3112 31007KT P6SM BKN210  
FM301700 01011KT P6SM BKN210  
FM311000 35013G22KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 301253Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T00781044  
METAR KGLD 301153Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T00831050 10128 20056 56008  
METAR KGLD 301053Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T00941050  
 
KGCK 301120Z 3012/3112 18007KT P6SM SKC  
FM302000 26013KT P6SM SCT250  
FM310000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KGCK 301254Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T00940061  
METAR KGCK 301154Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP065  
T00940056 10161 20094 58006  
METAR KGCK 301054Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 10/ A2982 RMK AO2 SLP069 T0100  
$  
 
METAR KLBL 301256Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T01280061 $  
METAR KLBL 301156Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01280056 10183 20106 56006 $  
METAR KLBL 301056Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01280061 $  
 
METAR KEHA 301255Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A2988 RMK AO2  
T01391072  
METAR KEHA 301235Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A2987 RMK AO2  
T01471073  
METAR KEHA 301215Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2986 RMK AO2  
T01291065  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 03/30/26 12:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...236/021  
19000 FT MSL...221/024  
18000 FT MSL...223/021  
13000 FT MSL...222/015  
12600 FT MSL...217/017  
12000 FT MSL...222/019  
11000 FT MSL...223/017  
10800 FT MSL...229/019  
10000 FT MSL...226/014  
9000 FT MSL...216/012  
8000 FT MSL...208/013  
7000 FT MSL...201/015  
7000 FT MSL...201/018  
6100 FT MSL...209/013  
6000 FT MSL...199/012  
5400 FT MSL...226/010  
5000 FT MSL...230/008  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 03/30/26 12:51 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...063/003  
14000 FT MSL...161/003  
13800 FT MSL...146/003  
13000 FT MSL...227/015  
12000 FT MSL...220/012  
11500 FT MSL...198/007  
11000 FT MSL...211/009  
10000 FT MSL...213/006  
9600 FT MSL...217/010  
9000 FT MSL...192/038  
8000 FT MSL...191/027  
7000 FT MSL...193/025  
6900 FT MSL...230/014  
6000 FT MSL...186/026  
5900 FT MSL...187/026  
5100 FT MSL...220/022  
5000 FT MSL...218/024  
4300 FT MSL...214/028  
4000 FT MSL...214/028  
3800 FT MSL...210/022  
3200 FT MSL...198/023  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1037 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 435 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST AT BOTH SITES  
WITH EITHER CLEAR SKIES OR CLOUDS ABOVE 10000FT. WINDS THROUGH  
THE DAY ARE FORECAST TO BE BELOW 12 KTS AND SHIFT TO OUT OF THE  
NORTHWEST. THERE IS THE POSSIBILITY OF A FEW GUSTS NEAR 20 KTS  
DURING THE EARLY AFTERNOON. THE MAIN CHANCE IS AT THE VERY END  
OF THE PERIOD AS A COLD FRONT MOVES THROUGH BETWEEN 06-12Z.  
WINDS WILL SHIFT QUICKLY TO OUT OF THE NORTH AND INCREASE IN  
SPEED. THERE COULD ALSO BE A BRIEF PERIOD OF LOW LEVEL WIND  
SHEAR AHEAD OF THE FRONT.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1048 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 539 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH  
LATE EVENING. LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS THROUGH MID/LATE MORNING ARE  
EXPECTED TO TURN MORE SOUTHWESTERLY WHILE INCREASING 10 TO 20KT  
WITH GUSTS UP TO 25KT GENERALLY AFTER 16 TO 18Z AS SURFACE LOW  
PRESSURE IN SOUTHEAST COLORADO PUSHES EAST-NORTHEAST INTO  
WESTERN KANSAS. WINDS WILL SUBSIDE THIS EVENING WITH LOSS OF  
DAYTIME HEATING.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 301120Z 3012/3112 23010KT P6SM SCT200  
FM301900 25015G25KT P6SM SCT200  
FM310200 22012KT P6SM SCT250=  
METAR KGUY 301253Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T01111033  
METAR KGUY 301153Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP060  
T01280000 10194 20122 53001  
METAR KGUY 301053Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP059  
T01280017 $  
 
KDHT 301120Z 3012/3112 24008KT P6SM SCT200  
FM301900 25015G25KT P6SM SCT200  
FM310100 23014KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KDHT 301253Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T01001050  
METAR KDHT 301153Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP087  
T00941050 10156 20078 51007  
METAR KDHT 301053Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T00891061 $  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1126 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 602 AM CDT MON MAR 30 2026  
AS OF EARLY THIS MORNING, SATELLITE WAS SEEING SOME SCATTER TO  
BROKEN CLOUD COVER PUSH IN FROM OUR WEST. HOWEVER, CURRENT  
REPORTS FORM THE TERMINALS IS SHOWING THAT CEILING UNDER THIS  
COVER ARE STAYING VFR WITH EXPECTATIONS TO NOT SEE THEM DECREASE  
IN HEIGHT. WINDS AT THE SURFACE WILL BE ON THE BREEZY SIDE FOR  
MOST OF THE DAY, BUT A SURFACE LOW MOVING IN THIS AFTERNOON MAY  
SEE BOTH KGUY AND KDHT MORE LIGHT A VARIABLE COME SUNSET.  
OTHERWISE, LOOK FOR VFR CONDITIONS TO HOLD FOR THE PRESENT  
PACKAGE.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 301124Z 3012/3112 10005KT P6SM BKN130  
FM301700 27010KT P6SM BKN120  
FM301900 27014G23KT P6SM BKN120  
FM310200 24010KT P6SM BKN120  
FM310600 VRB05KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KFMN 301253Z 07005KT 10SM OVC120 08/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T00831067  
METAR KFMN 301153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM BKN120 08/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T00781067 10117 20061 53001  
METAR KFMN 301053Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM FEW120 08/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T00831072  
 
METAR KLVS 301253Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T00831094 $  
METAR KLVS 301153Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T01331100 10150 20094 53003 $  
METAR KLVS 301053Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T01001100 $  
 
METAR KRTN 301253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T00611117  
METAR KRTN 301153Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T00561117 10183 20033 53007  
METAR KRTN 301053Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP099  
T00501117  
 
METAR KCAO 301255Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T01221100  
METAR KCAO 301155Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP087  
T01171100 10161 20106 53007  
METAR KCAO 301055Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T01281100  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1143 UTC MONDAY, MARCH 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 524 AM MDT MON MAR 30 2026  
GUSTY SHOWERS AND A FEW STORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP IN THE  
SOUTHWESTERN QUADRANT OF THE STATE AROUND 18Z, EXPANDING IN  
COVERAGE AS THEY MOVE NORTHEAST TOWARDS THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY.  
LOCALIZED GUSTY WINDS UP TO 40 KNOTS AND PATCHY BLOWING DUST MAY  
ACCOMPANY THESE SHOWERS AND STORMS. CONVECTION WILL DECAY AFTER  
AROUND 02Z, GIVING WAY TO DRY CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT. BKN CEILINGS  
BETWEEN 10KFT AND 15KFT WILL BE COMMONPLACE THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD, BUT CIGS SHOULD REMAIN VFR IN ALL AREAS. A LIGHT TO  
MODERATE WEST BREEZE WILL PREVAIL AT MOST TERMINALS TODAY, WITH  
THE STRONGEST WINDS IN NORTHERN NM.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 300000Z  
VALID 300600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2511+10 2421+02 2430-16 2622-28 253243 253554 254265  
BCE 2526+02 2313-14 2322-27 243943 243553 243263  
LND 2726+07 2734+00 2533-15 2634-28 274145 264855 266266  
RKS 2723 2634+02 2639-16 2530-28 263543 263854 254365  
GJT 2412+12 2414+03 2316-15 2526-27 244143 244753 254363  
FMN 2814+12 2715+04 2516-14 2619-26 253142 254052 234164  
ABQ 3111+14 3012+05 2517-14 2620-25 253441 243252 243164  
MBW 2829 2741+02 2536-16 2737-28 263843 264354 265065  
DEN 2706+11 2507+03 2424-15 2523-28 274043 265053 275664  
PUB 1813+13 2012+05 2512-15 2725-26 263542 264152 265364  
ALS 3013+04 2512-14 2718-26 253242 243852 244663  
TCC 2524 2525+14 2522+05 2714-13 2716-24 242141 252551 252563  
BFF 2417 2728+11 2632+03 2640-16 2640-29 274544 285254 275764  
GLD 1712 2312+12 2518+04 2829-15 2832-27 293642 284052 274263  
GCK 1611+20 1909+12 2515+04 3027-14 3023-27 273041 273652 274263  
GAG 2227+20 2209+13 2615+05 3123-14 2816-27 272641 263251 283562  
AMA 2338 2524+14 2617+06 2812-12 2917-25 282341 272751 263063  
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z  
VALID 301200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2910+07 2618+00 2433-17 2639-28 264745 264955 265365  
BCE 2525+02 2524-15 2730-27 283343 263453 254264  
LND 2623+07 2633+00 2550-17 2644-28 254845 255155 256166  
RKS 2615 2524+01 2536-17 2540-29 264545 264854 255665  
GJT 2421+10 2421+02 2523-16 2534-28 263744 263953 254463  
FMN 2917+11 2820+02 2527-15 2526-26 253943 256552 265263  
ABQ 3018+12 2717+04 2525-14 2624-25 253342 253853 273763  
MBW 2724 2730+01 2639-17 2542-28 263844 254054 264964  
DEN 2810+11 2815+03 2519-15 2431-28 254544 255253 254763  
PUB 3118+12 3015+04 2521-14 2425-26 253542 254952 245165  
ALS 2920+03 2523-14 2525-26 253542 265552 264964  
TCC 2622 2818+13 2722+05 2416-13 2520-25 272341 272952 273164  
BFF 3021 2932+09 2737+02 2638-16 2540-29 264044 264354 265163  
GLD 1919 2218+13 2317+04 2621-16 2630-27 264042 264553 255265  
GCK 2017+22 2115+14 2216+05 2509-15 2521-26 263742 264252 264564  
GAG 2426+21 2221+13 2219+05 2209-14 2624-26 273241 273051 262763  
AMA 2635 2521+13 2320+05 2215-13 2413-25 282642 283152 273664  
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z  
VALID 310000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2716+07 2524+00 2546-17 2450-29 255944 276555 266165  
BCE 2528+02 2629-15 2534-27 264142 274653 264566  
LND 2624+08 2632-01 2652-16 2550-27 255645 276756 256967  
RKS 2727 2728+00 2546-17 2451-28 265944 266256 267066  
GJT 2418+12 2421+04 2529-15 2533-27 253343 273954 275166  
FMN 2717+13 2719+04 2630-15 2626-26 263042 263253 273663  
ABQ 2709+14 2811+05 2728-14 2632-27 243742 253152 253163  
MBW 2827 2728+02 2536-16 2647-28 245144 255955 266868  
DEN 2813+13 2718+04 2729-15 2626-27 252744 274054 275266  
PUB 2721+13 2723+04 2824-14 2633-27 264243 264553 264764  
ALS 2619+04 2826-14 2633-26 253542 263653 263764  
TCC 2617 2518+15 2518+06 2624-14 2429-26 253841 254252 265264  
BFF 2818 2819+11 2719+03 2530-16 2738-29 264745 276056 266567  
GLD 9900 2812+12 2821+04 2825-14 2733-27 274143 264653 265164  
GCK 2616+22 2517+13 2522+04 2632-13 2736-26 265842 265753 264864  
GAG 2138+20 2430+13 2630+05 2838-13 2639-24 254241 265352 253864  
AMA 2213 2314+15 2316+06 2520-14 2630-26 254141 254851 263864  
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