006  
NZUS99 KBOU 042329  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1725 MDT SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 042256Z 00000KT 10SM BKN100 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01611072 $  
METAR KFNL 042156Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T01561072 $  
METAR KFNL 042056Z 36007KT 10SM FEW095 17/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T01721067 58013 $  
 
METAR KGXY 042256Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN100 17/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T01721078 $  
METAR KGXY 042156Z AUTO 34011G23KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T01671078 $  
METAR KGXY 042056Z AUTO 33006G17KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T01671078 58014 $  
 
METAR KLMO 042315Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3025 RMK AO2  
T01631084  
METAR KLMO 042255Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3025 RMK AO2  
T01641080  
METAR KLMO 042235Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3025 RMK AO2  
T01611081  
 
METAR KBDU 042315Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 042255Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 042235Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3023 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 042315Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3023 RMK AO2 T01611090  
$  
METAR KEIK 042255Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3023 RMK AO2 T01621089  
$  
METAR KEIK 042235Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 T01601091  
$  
 
KBJC 041738Z 0418/0518 07007KT P6SM FEW090  
FM042300 03007KT P6SM FEW100  
FM050100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM050800 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051100 28004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 12006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KBJC 042250Z 06008KT 10SM FEW100 16/M09 A3026  
METAR KBJC 042145Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3026  
METAR KBJC 042045Z 08010G14KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3027  
 
KDEN 042044Z 0421/0524 04008KT P6SM FEW090  
FM050400 11007KT P6SM SCT100  
FM050900 33005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 13008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052200 07008KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KDEN 042253Z 06006KT 10SM FEW090 15/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01501089 $  
METAR KDEN 042153Z 09007KT 10SM FEW090 14/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01441089 $  
METAR KDEN 042053Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW065 FEW090 14/M09 A3026 RMK AO2  
SLP231 T01391089 56014 $  
 
KBKF 041700Z 0417/0523 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3028INS TX15/0423Z  
TN03/0513Z  
METAR KBKF 042158Z 07007KT 040V100 10SM FEW085 16/M10 A3023 RMK AO2A  
SLP216 T01551102  
 
KAPA 041738Z 0418/0518 04007KT P6SM FEW050 FEW070  
FM050200 07007KT P6SM FEW100  
FM050400 14006KT P6SM FEW120  
FM050800 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 13008KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KAPA 042253Z 14010G15KT 10SM FEW090 15/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01501094  
METAR KAPA 042153Z 05005KT 10SM FEW080 FEW100 14/M10 A3024 RMK AO2  
SLP233 T01441100  
METAR KAPA 042053Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW080 FEW100 14/M10 A3026 RMK AO2  
SLP238 T01391100 58012  
 
METAR KMNH 042315Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 042255Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 042235Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 042315Z AUTO 34011G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 042255Z AUTO 34014G22KT 10SM FEW080 SCT090 15/M06 A3024 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KFMM 042235Z AUTO 33018G29KT 10SM BKN090 15/M06 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 042315Z AUTO 33014G18KT 10SM SCT085 16/M03 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 042255Z AUTO 32016G21KT 10SM SCT085 16/M04 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 042235Z AUTO 31015G19KT 10SM SCT085 16/M04 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 042253Z AUTO 33017G24KT 10SM BKN090 15/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 36029/2201 SLP241 T01501061 $  
METAR KAKO 042153Z AUTO 35012G26KT 10SM BKN090 14/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 32029/2109 WSHFT 2107 SLP239 T01441072 $  
SPECI KAKO 042127Z AUTO 34018G24KT 10SM BKN090 15/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 32029/2109 WSHFT 2107 T01501072 $  
 
METAR KLIC 042255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01441100  
METAR KLIC 042155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01441100  
METAR KLIC 042055Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T01391100 58013  
 
METAR K2V6 042314Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM SCT085 16/M06 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 042254Z AUTO 34015KT 10SM SCT085 16/M06 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 042234Z AUTO 34013G22KT 10SM BKN085 16/M06 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 042315Z AUTO 35013G19KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 042255Z AUTO 33013G20KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 042235Z AUTO 34014G19KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 042253Z AUTO 34013G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T01611067  
METAR KITR 042153Z AUTO 32011G25KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T01561072  
METAR KITR 042053Z AUTO 32015G23KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
32027/1954 SLP242 T01501067 58010  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/04/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:38:26 MDT / 19:27:53 MDT  
DENVER - 06:38:39 MDT / 19:26:49 MDT  
STERLING - 06:30:56 MDT / 19:20:33 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 04/04/26 23:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...081/006  
7900 FT MSL...116/007  
7200 FT MSL...098/009  
7000 FT MSL...094/007  
6600 FT MSL...114/007  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1955 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1140 AM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR TO PERSIST THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS  
ARE IN PLACE ACROSS THE DENVER TAF SITES LATE THIS MORNING, THOUGH  
THEY ARE PREDOMINATELY EASTERLY TO NORTHEASTERLY. A MORE NORTHERLY  
TRANSITION IS ANTICIPATED FOR THE AFTERNOON HOURS BEFORE WINDS  
TURN BACK TO THE NE TO SE BY ROUGHLY 4Z FOR KDEN/KAPA. WINDS ARE  
EXPECTED TO BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE FOR KBJC THROUGH THE EVENING,  
TURNING NW TO W FOR THE OVERNIGHT HOURS WHILE REMAINING LIGHT.  
THINGS ARE A LITTLE MESSIER FOR KDEN/KAPA, AS GUIDANCE VARIES  
GREATLY ON WHAT DIRECTION WILL PREVAIL LATE TONIGHT, FORTUNATELY,  
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN LIGHT (UNDER 10 KTS), AND MAY  
ULTIMATELY JUST REMAIN LIGHT AND VARIABLE UNTIL LATER SUNDAY  
MORNING WHEN SOUTHEAST WINDS ARE EXPECTED.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 042315Z AUTO 16011G20KT 10SM CLR 06/M18 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 042255Z AUTO 24006G14KT 10SM CLR 07/M19 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 042235Z AUTO 16007G17KT 130V200 10SM CLR 07/M20 A3042 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 042155Z AUTO 17011G17KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01331113  
 
KCOS 042322Z 0500/0524 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 02004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 15010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 042254Z 16009KT 10SM FEW100 13/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T01281100  
METAR KCOS 042154Z 09009KT 10SM FEW100 13/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T01281106  
METAR KCOS 042054Z 13012KT 10SM FEW100 12/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T01171100 58009  
 
METAR KFLY 042315Z AUTO 14012G15KT 120V180 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01231093  
METAR KFLY 042255Z AUTO 19007KT 170V240 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01261095  
METAR KFLY 042235Z AUTO 16008G18KT 120V180 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01251092  
 
METAR KFCS 042155Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T01381124 $  
METAR KFCS 042055Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T01371117 57012 $  
 
KPUB 042322Z 0500/0524 10009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 12009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 042253Z 11014G21KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01721094 $  
METAR KPUB 042153Z 08015G21KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01781106 $  
METAR KPUB 042053Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T01611117 58020 $  
 
METAR KVTP 042315Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 07/M22 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 042255Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 07/M23 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 042235Z AUTO 24005G14KT 10SM CLR 07/M24 A3049 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 042254Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T01781117  
METAR KTAD 042154Z AUTO 08010G17KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01781117  
METAR KTAD 042054Z AUTO 10009G17KT 070V140 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3025 RMK AO2  
SLP219 T01781111 56023  
 
METAR KLHX 042253Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01671067  
METAR KLHX 042153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01611067  
METAR KLHX 042053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T01561067 58017  
 
METAR KLAA 042253Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T01831056  
METAR KLAA 042153Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T01831056  
METAR KLAA 042053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP234 T01891044  
58017  
 
METAR KSPD 042256Z AUTO VRB04KT 17/M07 A3026 RMK AO1 SLP230  
T01721067  
METAR KSPD 042156Z AUTO VRB04KT 16/M06 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP230  
T01611061  
METAR KSPD 042056Z AUTO VRB06G19KT 16/M06 A3029 RMK AO1 SLP235 T01611061  
58015  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/04/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:28:13 MDT / 19:15:44 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:38:23 MDT / 19:24:21 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:30:30 MDT / 19:16:13 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 04/04/26 23:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...253/016  
8000 FT MSL...100/018  
7800 FT MSL...114/008  
7100 FT MSL...134/009  
7000 FT MSL...120/014  
6400 FT MSL...110/012  
6000 FT MSL...111/013  
5900 FT MSL...122/012  
5700 FT MSL...110/012  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2323 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 523 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN AROUND AND LESS THAN 10 KNOTS  
FOR THIS TAF PERIOD FOR ALL THREE TAF SITES. OTHERWISE, DRY  
CONDITIONS WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES WILL PERSIST.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 042253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T01001050  
METAR KCAG 042153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T01001039  
METAR KCAG 042053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 08/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP292  
T00831044 56009  
 
METAR KHDN 042256Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T00891044  
METAR KHDN 042156Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN050 08/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP289  
T00781050  
METAR KHDN 042056Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM OVC050 07/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP297  
T00671056 56006  
 
METAR KSBS 042315Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3037 RMK AO1  
T00761055  
METAR KSBS 042255Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM SCT055 07/M06 A3037 RMK AO1  
T00721065  
METAR KSBS 042235Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM BKN055 08/M05 A3037 RMK AO1  
T00751052  
 
METAR KC07 042315Z AUTO 10SM SCT013 M02/M02 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 042255Z AUTO 10SM SCT015 M01/M01 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 042235Z AUTO 10SM BKN015 A3044 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 042315Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3039 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 042255Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3038 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 042235Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM SCT050 05/M06 A3038 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 042253Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T01061056  
METAR KEEO 042153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01001056  
METAR KEEO 042053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP274 T00941050  
56015  
 
METAR K20V 042315Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM SCT060 08/M04 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 042255Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT060 08/M04 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 042235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 07/M05 A3036 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 042315Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM SCT055 07/M05 A3041 RMK AO2  
T00661053  
METAR KGNB 042255Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM SCT049 SCT055 06/M05 A3041 RMK AO2  
T00641054  
METAR KGNB 042235Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM BKN049 06/M06 A3041 RMK AO2  
T00581058  
 
METAR K0CO 042315Z AUTO 29005G16KT 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 042255Z AUTO 34007G17KT 210V140 10SM CLR M06/M06 A3044 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K0CO 042235Z AUTO 31009G26KT 270V330 10SM SCT030 SCT036 M06/M07  
A3044 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 042316Z AUTO 28011G21KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 042256Z AUTO 30012G19KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 042236Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 042320Z 0500/0524 22006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 05005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 12007KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 29008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 042253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01671106  
METAR KGJT 042153Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01611106  
METAR KGJT 042053Z 16006KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T01561089 56026  
 
KRIL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 28008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 042253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T01391061  
METAR KRIL 042153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T01281039  
METAR KRIL 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T01221039 56023  
 
METAR K5SM 042315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 042255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 042235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3045 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 042320Z 0500/0524 09006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050130 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 10003KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 00000KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 25009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 042256Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01171039  
METAR KEGE 042156Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T01061039  
METAR KEGE 042056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T01001050 58019  
 
KASE 042320Z 0500/0524 34006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050230 21005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 35004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 34008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 042253Z 33009G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T01001061  
SPECI KASE 042223Z 33006KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 T00941061  
SPECI KASE 042219Z 33006G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3034 RMK AO2  
T01001056  
 
METAR KCCU 042315Z AUTO 30009G19KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 042255Z AUTO 29008G16KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 042235Z AUTO 29007G15KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3045 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 042253Z AUTO 33009G17KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T00671122 $  
METAR KLXV 042153Z AUTO 30010G19KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T00561133 $  
METAR KLXV 042053Z AUTO 34013G21KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T00611117 58002 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/04/2026  
RANGELY - 06:53:38 MDT / 19:42:22 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:53:30 MDT / 19:40:42 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:45:30 MDT / 19:34:50 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 04/04/26 23:10 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...345/012  
11700 FT MSL...267/008  
11000 FT MSL...030/003  
11000 FT MSL...026/005  
10400 FT MSL...303/008  
10300 FT MSL...296/003  
10100 FT MSL...309/007  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2319 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 439 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL ACROSS THE AREA THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD.  
CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT-TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED  
THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 042315Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01731106  
METAR KAJZ 042255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01691103  
METAR KAJZ 042235Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01761093  
 
KMTJ 042320Z 0500/0524 33006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 34008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 042253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01441106  
METAR KMTJ 042153Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T01441100  
METAR KMTJ 042053Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T01391100 58017  
 
METAR KGUC 042256Z AUTO 21009KT 180V250 10SM CLR 13/M14 A3031 RMK AO2  
SLP253 T01281139 $  
METAR KGUC 042156Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T01171111 $  
METAR KGUC 042056Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP275  
T01001100 56019 $  
 
METAR K7BM 042315Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 08/M16 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 042255Z AUTO 30004G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M16 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 042235Z AUTO 26004G17KT 240V070 10SM CLR 09/M16 A3036 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 042315Z AUTO 29011G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M18 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01341180  
METAR KAEJ 042255Z AUTO 31010G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M19 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01351191  
METAR KAEJ 042235Z AUTO 33012G18KT 10SM CLR 14/M19 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01361193  
 
METAR KANK 042315Z AUTO 27009G18KT 240V300 10SM CLR 15/M14 A3025 RMK AO2  
T01511144 $  
METAR KANK 042255Z AUTO 25013KT 10SM CLR 15/M15 A3025 RMK AO2 T01521151  
$  
METAR KANK 042235Z AUTO 28010G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M15 A3025 RMK AO2  
T01521147 $  
 
METAR KMYP 042315Z AUTO 26014G24KT 240V300 10SM CLR 02/M13 A3055 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMYP 042255Z AUTO 28014G23KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 042235Z AUTO 29020G28KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3054 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 042315Z AUTO 29008G17KT 260V330 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01631103  
METAR KAIB 042255Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01671099  
METAR KAIB 042235Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3032 RMK AO2  
T01631100  
 
KTEX 042320Z 0500/0524 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 14004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 26007KT P6SM SCT110  
METAR KTEX 042315Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 042255Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 042235Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 042315Z AUTO 31014G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M19 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 042255Z AUTO 31014G23KT 10SM CLR 15/M18 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 042235Z AUTO 31016G21KT 10SM CLR 15/M18 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 042253Z AUTO 20007KT 160V250 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3025 RMK AO2  
SLP220 T01721094  
METAR KCEZ 042153Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01671094  
METAR KCEZ 042053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01561100 56017  
 
KDRO 042320Z 0500/0524 24005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 11006KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 23008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 042253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T01611100  
METAR KDRO 042153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01561100  
METAR KDRO 042053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T01501094 58016  
 
METAR KPSO 042315Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 042256Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 042235Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 042315Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 042255Z AUTO 22008KT 200V260 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3049 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 042235Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 042322Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 19010KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KALS 042252Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 15/M17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01501172  
METAR KALS 042152Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 14/M18 A3028 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01391178  
METAR KALS 042052Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 14/M17 A3030 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01391172  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/04/2026  
VAIL - 06:44:18 MDT / 19:32:20 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:52:05 MDT / 19:36:39 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:43:58 MDT / 19:28:47 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 04/04/26 23:10 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...345/012  
11700 FT MSL...267/008  
11000 FT MSL...030/003  
11000 FT MSL...026/005  
10400 FT MSL...303/008  
10300 FT MSL...296/003  
10100 FT MSL...309/007  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2319 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 439 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL ACROSS THE AREA THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD.  
CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT-TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS ARE ALSO EXPECTED  
THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 042320Z 0500/0524 04007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPGA 042253Z AUTO 01009KT 320V020 10SM CLR 19/M13 A3024 RMK AO2  
SLP210 T01891133 $  
METAR KPGA 042153Z AUTO 02010G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T01781111 $  
METAR KPGA 042053Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T01671100 58021 $  
 
METAR KRQE 042253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 17/M27 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01671272 $  
METAR KRQE 042153Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 17/M20 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T01721200 $  
METAR KRQE 042053Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 16/M18 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T01561178 56013 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2258 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SUNDAY 05/00Z THROUGH MONDAY 06/00Z  
VFR CONDITIONS.  
WINDS SUBSIDING TO AROUND 5 KTS AT MOST LOCATIONS OVERNIGHT.  
HOWEVER, LOCALIZED NORTHEAST WINDS WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KTS WILL  
CONTINUE DOWNWIND OF THE MOGOLLON RIM AND YAVAPAI COUNTY MOUNTAINS  
OVERNIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING. BE ON THE LOOKOUT FOR ISOLATED  
-SHRA/-TSRA SUNDAY AFTERNOON, PRIMARILY IN THE VICINITY OF  
KSOW/KJTC. WINDS S TO SE AT 5-15 KTS ON SUNDAY.  
OUTLOOK...MONDAY 06/00Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 08/00Z...VFR CONDITIONS.  
EXPECT ISOLATED TO SCATTERED -SHRA/-TSRA MONDAY AFTERNOON ACROSS MUCH  
OF THE HIGHER TERRAIN. TUESDAY WILL SEE ISOLATED AFTERNOON  
-SHRA/-TSRA MAINLY SOUTH OF KSOW/KJTC. WINDS S TO SW AT 5-15 KTS  
ON MONDAY BECOMING W AT 5-15 KTS ON TUESDAY.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 042130Z 0422/0524 34009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 13005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 33007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 042254Z 35008KT 10SM FEW055 14/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01390011 $  
METAR KSLC 042154Z 35009KT 10SM FEW055 14/00 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T01390000 $  
METAR KSLC 042054Z 34008KT 10SM FEW050 14/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP279  
T01391011 56014 $  
 
KVEL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 042253Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01281056 $  
METAR KVEL 042153Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T01221061 $  
METAR KVEL 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP275  
T01171061 56017 $  
 
METAR KPUC 042253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T01501089 $  
METAR KPUC 042153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T01441083 $  
METAR KPUC 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01331078 58018 $  
 
KCNY 042320Z 0500/0524 36006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 042253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T01671089 $  
METAR KCNY 042153Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T01671078 $  
METAR KCNY 042053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01561067 57021 $  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1720 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON, TRANSITIONING TO SOUTHEASTERLY AROUND ~04-05Z. WINDS  
WILL BE LIGHT THROUGH THE NIGHT, BECOMING VARIABLE AT TIMES  
OVERNIGHT. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH CLEAR SKIES.   
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
WINDS WILL FAVOR A  
NORTHERLY DIRECTION THIS AFTERNOON, FORECAST AROUND 5-10KTS AT  
MOST LOCATIONS THROUGH 02-04Z WHEN WINDS BECOME MORE LIGHT AND  
TERRAIN-DRIVEN. ONE EXCEPTION IS KSGU WHERE GRADIENT-DRIVEN  
NORTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL AMPLIFY FOR A FEW HOURS AFTER SUNSET  
AROUND ~03-08Z, WITH GUSTS TO ~20KTS. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL  
WITH CLEAR SKIES.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 041720Z 0418/0518 23006KT P6SM SKC  
FM042000 35006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 08007KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 042253Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00891044 $  
METAR KEVW 042153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00891050 $  
METAR KEVW 042053Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T00781056 58009 $  
 
KRKS 042320Z 0500/0524 28014G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM050100 27009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 23005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051300 14004KT P6SM SKC  
FM052100 33007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRKS 042254Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01111067  
METAR KRKS 042154Z AUTO 30007G21KT 280V340 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3034 RMK AO2  
SLP261 T01061067  
METAR KRKS 042054Z AUTO 27015G24KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T01001072 58012  
 
KRWL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060  
FM051800 24010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 042253Z AUTO 10SM FEW060 10/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T01001061  
METAR KRWL 042153Z AUTO 10SM FEW055 09/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T00941056  
METAR KRWL 042053Z AUTO 10SM SCT050 BKN060 08/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T00831050 58009  
 
KLAR 042320Z 0500/0524 29012G20KT P6SM BKN060  
FM050100 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 18007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 33008KT P6SM FEW180  
METAR KLAR 042253Z AUTO 10SM BKN060 09/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T00891067  
METAR KLAR 042153Z AUTO 32014G25KT 10SM FEW055 07/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 33026/2138 SLP237 T00721072  
METAR KLAR 042053Z AUTO 27012G18KT 10SM SCT055 08/M07 A3031 RMK AO2  
SLP237 T00781072 57004  
 
KCYS 042320Z 0500/0524 33020G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 18009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 042253Z 33020G28KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND  
31031/2207 SLP232 T01061072  
METAR KCYS 042153Z 29014G27KT 10SM SCT070 11/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
31032/2054 SLP234 T01061078  
METAR KCYS 042053Z 32020G31KT 10SM SCT065 10/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
31031/2053 SLP239 T01001083 56002  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/04/26 23:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...325/048  
26000 FT MSL...336/054  
25000 FT MSL...302/004  
22000 FT MSL...308/003  
20000 FT MSL...238/001  
19000 FT MSL...188/001  
18000 FT MSL...289/001  
17000 FT MSL...098/001  
16000 FT MSL...250/003  
15000 FT MSL...338/018  
14000 FT MSL...313/018  
13600 FT MSL...307/017  
13000 FT MSL...302/017  
12000 FT MSL...277/017  
11200 FT MSL...276/015  
11000 FT MSL...260/015  
10000 FT MSL...259/012  
10000 FT MSL...261/012  
9000 FT MSL...229/010  
8900 FT MSL...230/010  
8100 FT MSL...139/003  
8000 FT MSL...136/004  
7400 FT MSL...099/005  
7000 FT MSL...089/008  
6700 FT MSL...084/011  
6200 FT MSL...091/009  
6000 FT MSL...082/010  
6000 FT MSL...084/010  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/04/26 23:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...295/003  
15000 FT MSL...296/034  
14000 FT MSL...312/025  
14000 FT MSL...312/024  
13000 FT MSL...308/026  
12000 FT MSL...302/024  
11700 FT MSL...300/024  
11000 FT MSL...294/026  
10500 FT MSL...295/025  
10000 FT MSL...294/027  
9500 FT MSL...298/024  
9000 FT MSL...297/024  
8600 FT MSL...307/024  
8000 FT MSL...302/023  
7900 FT MSL...310/021  
7400 FT MSL...302/021  
7000 FT MSL...308/027  
6700 FT MSL...317/026  
6600 FT MSL...311/019  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2252 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 451 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
THERE IS HIGH CONFIDENCE IN DRY AND VFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS THIS TAF  
PERIOD, WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. GUSTY NORTHWEST WINDS AT KCPR,  
KRKS, KPNA, AND KBPI ARE FORECAST TO DIMINISH, AT THE LATEST,  
BY 02Z AND REMAIN LIGHT THROUGH 00Z MONDAY. WINDS AT ALL OTHER  
TERMINALS ARE FORECAST TO BE 12 KTS OR LESS THE ENTIRE TAF  
PERIOD.  
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 2325 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 525 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS FOR THE DURATION OF  
THIS TAF PERIOD. HOWEVER, SKIES OF FEW TO BKN, CUMULUS CLOUDS IN THE  
6K TO 8K FEET RANGE WILL PLAGUE MOST SITES UNTIL SUNSET, DECREASING  
THEREAFTER. GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS 20 TO 30 KNOTS WILL  
DIMINISH TO GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KNOTS AFTER SUNSET. WITH CLEARING  
SKIES ALONG WITH THE DECREASING WINDS, THERE IS A SLIGHT POSSIBILITY  
(AROUND 10%) OF FOG DEVELOPMENT THIS EVENING/TONIGHT ACROSS PORTIONS  
OF THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE AND THE HIGH VALLEYS WEST OF I-25. DUE TO  
THE LOW CONFIDENCE, FG HAS BEEN KEPT OUT OF THIS TAF ISSUANCE.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 042315Z AUTO 31015G20KT 10SM BKN065 13/M05 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01331051  
METAR KIBM 042255Z AUTO 32015G22KT 10SM SCT065 14/M05 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01381049  
METAR KIBM 042235Z AUTO 33016KT 10SM BKN065 14/M04 A3026 RMK AO2  
T01351045  
 
KSNY 042320Z 0500/0524 33018G28KT P6SM BKN080  
FM050100 33008KT P6SM SKC  
FM050800 28007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 23010KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 19009KT P6SM FEW180  
METAR KSNY 042253Z AUTO 33018G28KT 10SM BKN080 14/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34030/2159 SLP241 T01391056  
METAR KSNY 042153Z AUTO 33018G27KT 10SM BKN080 13/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 33032/2057 SLP240 T01331061  
METAR KSNY 042053Z AUTO 33019G28KT 10SM BKN075 15/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 33034/2018 SLP238 T01501067 56009  
 
METAR KOGA 042315Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM BKN085 13/M03 A3024 RMK AO2  
T01341028  
METAR KOGA 042255Z AUTO 34017KT 10SM OVC085 14/M03 A3024 RMK AO2  
T01391031  
METAR KOGA 042235Z AUTO 34017G23KT 10SM OVC085 14/M04 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01391036  
 
METAR KIML 042253Z AUTO 34017G23KT 10SM FEW080 FEW090 16/M04 A3024 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 35035/2154 SLP245 T01611044  
METAR KIML 042153Z AUTO 34021G32KT 10SM BKN085 16/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 35032/2153 SLP243 T01611050  
METAR KIML 042053Z AUTO 34020G27KT 10SM OVC080 14/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 33034/2010 SLP250 T01441061 58004  
 
KMCK 042320Z 0500/0524 33019G25KT P6SM FEW090  
FM050100 36011KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 29007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 042253Z AUTO 33019G31KT 10SM FEW090 17/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 33031/2244 SLP239 T01671056  
METAR KMCK 042153Z AUTO 33022G31KT 10SM FEW085 17/M06 A3021 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34032/2057 SLP235 T01721056  
METAR KMCK 042053Z AUTO 32017G27KT 10SM SCT080 17/M05 A3022 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 33035/2016 SLP239 T01671050 56014  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/04/26 23:20 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...305/041  
12000 FT MSL...307/041  
11000 FT MSL...304/040  
10100 FT MSL...304/037  
10000 FT MSL...298/037  
9000 FT MSL...302/035  
8000 FT MSL...319/033  
7000 FT MSL...326/031  
6000 FT MSL...334/028  
5000 FT MSL...334/021  
4100 FT MSL...297/004  
4000 FT MSL...341/016  
3600 FT MSL...335/021  
3400 FT MSL...328/023  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2311 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 609 PM CDT SAT APR 4 2026  
SCATTERED TO BROKEN MID CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED TO DISSIPATE OVER THE  
NEXT FEW HOURS. VFR CONDITIONS ARE THEN EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH  
SUNDAY EVENING ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA. GUSTY  
NORTHWEST WINDS WILL WEAKEN OVERNIGHT, BECOMING WESTERLY AROUND 5-10  
KTS. WINDS WILL THEN STRENGTHEN AGAIN SUNDAY AFTERNOON, BECOMING  
NORTHWEST AT 5-15 KTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KTS, ESPECIALLY ACROSS  
NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 042320Z 0500/0524 01011G23KT P6SM FEW090  
FM050100 01009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 15007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGLD 042253Z AUTO 01011G23KT 10SM FEW085 17/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34027/2225 SLP236 T01671061  
METAR KGLD 042153Z AUTO 35014G25KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND  
35031/2129 SLP236 T01671067  
METAR KGLD 042053Z AUTO 36020G29KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND  
01034/2020 SLP239 T01611072 58009  
 
KGCK 042320Z 0500/0524 02014KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 042254Z 35015G24KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND  
02029/2213 SLP240 T01781056  
METAR KGCK 042154Z 35019G27KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND  
36043/2124 SLP236 T01831056  
METAR KGCK 042054Z 34020G30KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND  
36035/2042 SLP235 T01831050 58014  
 
METAR KLBL 042256Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM 19/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01941050 $  
METAR KLBL 042156Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01891050 $  
METAR KLBL 042056Z AUTO 35013G16KT 10SM 19/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T01891044 56020 $  
 
METAR KEHA 042315Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01841074  
METAR KEHA 042255Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01861070  
METAR KEHA 042235Z AUTO 30007G14KT 240V330 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01801067  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/04/26 23:21 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...327/015  
7000 FT MSL...336/016  
7000 FT MSL...337/017  
6100 FT MSL...336/017  
6000 FT MSL...335/018  
5300 FT MSL...342/015  
5000 FT MSL...340/016  
4700 FT MSL...343/014  
4200 FT MSL...348/017  
4000 FT MSL...344/017  
4000 FT MSL...351/017  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/04/26 23:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11500 FT MSL...321/003  
11000 FT MSL...329/016  
10000 FT MSL...307/015  
7000 FT MSL...347/017  
6900 FT MSL...017/012  
6000 FT MSL...344/018  
5900 FT MSL...353/016  
5100 FT MSL...347/016  
5000 FT MSL...345/019  
4300 FT MSL...342/015  
4000 FT MSL...348/018  
3800 FT MSL...345/017  
3200 FT MSL...345/017  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2324 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 520 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS FORECAST FOR THE TAFS. BREEZY WINDS WILL BECOME  
LIGHT BY 1Z. DURING THE NIGHT THE WINDS SHOULD BE PREDOMINATELY  
FROM THE WEST. THIS WILL CONTINUE UNTIL THE AFTERNOON WHEN THE  
WIND DIRECTION BECOMES MORE VARIABLE WITH THE SURFACE HIGH  
EXITING AND A SURFACE LOW MOVING IN FROM THE WEST.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2229 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 528 PM CDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST FOR ALL SITES THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
CLEAR/MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES ARE FORECAST WITH NO ACTIVE WEATHER. WINDS  
WILL START STRONGER OUT OF THE NORTH BEFORE QUICKLY DECREASING AND  
SETTLING AT LIGHT AND VARIABLE AT AROUND 4Z.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 20007KT P6SM SKC  
FM052100 19012KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 042253Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01891056  
METAR KGUY 042153Z AUTO 35018G25KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01831061  
METAR KGUY 042053Z AUTO 32009G20KT 290V360 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3027 RMK AO2  
PK WND 36026/2005 SLP233 T01831056 56019  
 
KDHT 042320Z 0500/0524 14006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 20013KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 042253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01671067  
METAR KDHT 042153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01721061  
METAR KDHT 042053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01611061 58018  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2317 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 609 PM CDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. SURFACE WINDS  
ARE PROGGED TO BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT. SUNDAY  
AFTERNOON, BREEZY WINDS RETURN FROM THE SOUTHWEST.  
RANGEL  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 042321Z 0500/0524 28010KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 09006KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 14006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 042253Z 28010KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T01781128  
METAR KFMN 042153Z 32003KT 10SM CLR 17/M14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T01721139  
METAR KFMN 042053Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T01671133 57018  
 
METAR KLVS 042253Z AUTO 12018G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
14026/2229 SLP220 T01391089 $  
METAR KLVS 042153Z AUTO 14012G25KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01391083 $  
METAR KLVS 042053Z AUTO 14009G22KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND  
12026/1957 SLP226 T01281083 58017 $  
 
METAR KRTN 042253Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01501089  
METAR KRTN 042153Z AUTO 16013G20KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01561094  
METAR KRTN 042053Z AUTO 21013G19KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T01501106 58019  
 
METAR KCAO 042255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T01561089  
METAR KCAO 042155Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T01501083  
METAR KCAO 042055Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01501078 58017  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2323 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 508 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST, WITH VFR CIGS  
IN THE FORM OF HIGH CLOUDS ACROSS SOUTHERN PORTIONS OF THE AREA.  
WINDS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT THROUGH THE PERIOD, EXCEPT FOR GUSTY  
SOUTHERLY WINDS AT KROW SUNDAY AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 041200Z  
VALID 041800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 0306-02 3611-05 3122-17 3026-30 292546 302855 293560  
BCE 0706-01 3012-16 2911-29 292744 292553 283859  
LND 3207-02 3215-08 3229-20 3135-32 314748 315656 304958  
RKS 2913 3120-08 3227-19 3134-31 314646 315155 304558  
GJT 9900+00 3209-04 3227-17 3228-29 312945 293454 284558  
FMN 9900+02 3406-02 3216-16 3020-29 283843 283952 284957  
ABQ 1206+01 9900-02 2816-15 2829-27 274242 274851 275457  
MBW 2922 3029-09 3234-20 3344-32 324848 324856 294654  
DEN 3112+00 3116-07 3032-20 3139-32 315048 314853 295352  
PUB 3109+01 3018-05 3126-19 3140-31 295845 286153 285653  
ALS 3111-03 3121-17 3032-30 284345 285952 285357  
TCC 0708 9900+00 3214-03 2830-15 2743-27 265342 265651 266056  
BFF 3226 3231-05 3241-10 3141-21 3142-34 324749 324754 294851  
GLD 3323 3239-03 3137-07 3139-21 3040-34 304747 285150 285050  
GCK 3420+02 3242-02 3234-06 3040-20 2846-31 276543 267250 266052  
GAG 3637+04 3438-01 3231-05 2846-16 2665-26 257342 257551 266856  
AMA 0217 3615+00 3219-05 2741-15 2653-26 256142 256051 266256  
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z  
VALID 050000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 0406+02 0105-04 3117-17 3227-29 323145 323554 303761  
BCE 9900-01 2908-16 3211-28 302044 282453 283560  
LND 9900+01 2911-06 3225-19 3135-31 314947 315656 305661  
RKS 2912 3013-06 3221-18 3130-30 313845 304155 304561  
GJT 0205+04 3206-03 3120-16 2923-30 292745 303253 283959  
FMN 9900+06 9900+00 3113-16 2817-29 283443 274052 274358  
ABQ 1605+07 9900-01 3115-15 2827-26 264342 255051 264657  
MBW 2818 2922-08 3131-19 3038-31 315147 315555 305859  
DEN 0105+02 2920-04 3026-19 3032-31 315546 306155 295556  
PUB 1106+03 2914-03 3028-18 3034-29 304645 294854 285258  
ALS 9900-01 3121-17 3023-29 283744 284852 284857  
TCC 1606 1807+03 3307-02 3122-15 2835-26 275342 266151 275657  
BFF 3120 3121-02 3134-09 3139-20 3148-32 315448 305456 305455  
GLD 3316 3217-01 3135-07 3140-19 3243-31 315547 305753 285653  
GCK 3313+08 3315-01 3241-04 3039-18 3143-30 295645 286351 276055  
GAG 3410+06 3429+01 3326-03 3038-16 2850-27 276542 266951 266656  
AMA 9900 3406+02 3319-03 3029-15 2741-26 275942 266451 276057  
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DATA BASED ON 041200Z  
VALID 051200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+03 9900-02 3015-16 3023-29 302045 292455 283664  
BCE 1507-01 2507-16 9900-28 990044 301154 262160  
LND 9900+00 2907-06 3022-19 3035-30 304446 305555 305563  
RKS 2606 3109-04 2917-18 2930-30 313545 314355 304564  
GJT 9900+03 9900-03 2814-17 3014-29 312044 302754 293062  
FMN 1609+06 2406-02 2610-16 2912-29 292044 301953 272859  
ABQ 1509+05 1511-02 2507-15 2714-28 262044 272053 263457  
MBW 3011 2808-07 3025-20 3039-31 304546 304855 295362  
DEN 1506+01 2212-06 3022-18 3026-30 302945 303354 294161  
PUB 0905+02 2506-04 2920-17 2820-30 302145 302954 293760  
ALS 2406-02 2714-16 2815-30 282744 292753 283559  
TCC 2117 1707+03 1610-02 2712-16 2724-28 263443 273252 274257  
BFF 3107 3219-01 3025-08 3033-21 3045-32 315446 315855 306061  
GLD 3107 3217-01 3027-08 3030-19 3036-30 304345 304654 305360  
GCK 2905+07 3216+01 3127-06 3027-17 2835-29 293845 294554 294959  
GAG 3508+07 3422+01 3327-05 2829-17 2832-29 274843 274952 275558  
AMA 1905 3608+02 0505-03 2821-17 2730-28 273943 274053 274958  
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