914  
NZUS99 KBOU 050149  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1945 MDT SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 050056Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM OVC100 16/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T01611078 $  
METAR KFNL 042356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 17/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01721072 10183 20111 55002 $  
METAR KFNL 042256Z 00000KT 10SM BKN100 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01611072 $  
 
METAR KGXY 050056Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM SCT100 14/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T01391078 $  
METAR KGXY 042356Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC100 16/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T01611078 10178 20128 55001 $  
METAR KGXY 042256Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN100 17/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T01721078 $  
 
METAR KLMO 050115Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01401088  
METAR KLMO 050055Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01471086  
METAR KLMO 050035Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01531085  
 
METAR KBDU 050055Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 050035Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 050015Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 050135Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 T01201084  
$  
METAR KEIK 050115Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 T01351089  
$  
METAR KEIK 050055Z AUTO 08008KT 9SM CLR 14/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 T01441090  
$  
 
KBJC 042326Z 0500/0524 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 11007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052000 09007KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KBJC 050047Z 04006KT 10SM FEW100 14/M10 A3028  
METAR KBJC 042347Z 04010G14KT 10SM FEW100 16/M10 A3026  
METAR KBJC 042250Z 06008KT 10SM FEW100 16/M09 A3026  
 
KDEN 050101Z 0501/0606 08009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 11007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 13008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052200 09007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM060300 14007KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KDEN 050053Z 08008KT 10SM FEW100 12/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T01221078 $  
METAR KDEN 042353Z 04006KT 10SM FEW100 14/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T01441089 10150 20100 55001 $  
METAR KDEN 042253Z 06006KT 10SM FEW090 15/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01501089 $  
 
METAR KBKF 050058Z 06010KT 10SM FEW100 12/M11 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP234  
T01201109  
METAR KBKF 042358Z 05008KT 10SM FEW100 15/M11 A3025 RMK AO2A SLP223  
T01511106 10161 20115 53002  
 
KAPA 042326Z 0500/0524 05007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 17006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050800 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 14008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052100 10008KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KAPA 050053Z 07006KT 10SM FEW090 13/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01331089  
METAR KAPA 042353Z 10005G15KT 10SM FEW090 14/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP240  
T01441089 10156 20106 55000  
METAR KAPA 042253Z 14010G15KT 10SM FEW090 15/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01501094  
 
METAR KMNH 050135Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 050115Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 050055Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 050135Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 050115Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 050055Z AUTO 36014KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3026 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 050135Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 050115Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 050055Z AUTO 33009G14KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 050053Z AUTO 35014G20KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
36026/2356 SLP251 T01171061 $  
METAR KAKO 042353Z AUTO 35017KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND  
35029/2332 SLP246 T01391056 10161 20111 53000 $  
METAR KAKO 042253Z AUTO 33017G24KT 10SM BKN090 15/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 36029/2201 SLP241 T01501061 $  
 
METAR KLIC 050055Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01221100  
METAR KLIC 042355Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T01441100 10156 20106 55002  
METAR KLIC 042255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01441100  
 
METAR K2V6 050134Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 050114Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 050054Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3026 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 050055Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 050035Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 050015Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 050053Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T01281061  
METAR KITR 042353Z AUTO 36010G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T01561067 10161 20128 55004  
METAR KITR 042253Z AUTO 34013G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T01611067  
 
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) 04/05/26 01:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...171/002  
7900 FT MSL...171/004  
7200 FT MSL...144/005  
7000 FT MSL...029/006  
6600 FT MSL...133/009  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2346 UTC SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 540 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE FORECAST PERIOD.  
WINDS HAVE BEEN LIGHT THROUGHOUT TODAY. GOES SATELLITE IMAGERY  
SHOWS MID-LEVEL CLOUD COVER WELL NORTH OF ALL THREE SITES- CLOSER  
TO A GREELEY TO FORT MORGAN LINE. THE LATEST HI-RES MODELS HAVE  
VARYING WIND DIRECTIONS LATE TONIGHT INTO TOMORROW, BUT THERE IS  
STRONG AGREEMENT THAT WIND SPEEDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT (AT OR BELOW  
10 KTS). THEREFORE, WE HAVE VRB WINDS FOR THE EARLY HOURS OF  
SUNDAY THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING AT KDEN AND KAPA. AT KBJC, WINDS  
WILL BE LIGHT AND VRB THIS EVENING BEFORE EVENTUALLY TURNING NW  
EARLY TOMORROW MORNING, BUT STAYING LIGHT. TOMORROW AFTERNOON,  
WINDS SHOULD MOVE FROM SE TO E AROUND 21-23Z. THEN, WINDS WILL  
TURN TO S AROUND 2Z-4Z WITH LIGHT WIND SPEEDS CONTINUING (AT OR  
BELOW 10 KTS). SOUNDINGS AND HUMIDITY CROSS SECTIONS SHOW LOW  
MOISTURE TOMORROW, SO EXPECT CLEAR CONDITIONS WITH A FEW MID TO  
HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS POSSIBLE TOMORROW EVENING.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 050135Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 050115Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 050055Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT080 02/M13 A3046 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 050055Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01161113  
METAR KAFF 042355Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T01271118 10136 20096 55001  
 
KCOS 042322Z 0500/0524 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 02004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 15010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 050054Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01111094  
METAR KCOS 042354Z 13011G15KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01221100 10128 20083 55002  
METAR KCOS 042254Z 16009KT 10SM FEW100 13/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T01281100  
 
METAR KFLY 050115Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00781091  
METAR KFLY 050055Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A3033 RMK AO2  
T00971093  
METAR KFLY 050035Z AUTO 13010KT 110V170 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3033 RMK AO2  
T01051094  
 
METAR KFCS 050055Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T01131109 $  
METAR KFCS 042355Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01351111 10146 20098 55003 $  
 
KPUB 042322Z 0500/0524 10009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 12009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 050053Z 08010KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T01501094 $  
METAR KPUB 042353Z 08012KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T01611089 10178 20122 55005 $  
METAR KPUB 042253Z 11014G21KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01721094 $  
 
METAR KVTP 050055Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 050035Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 050015Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3050 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 050054Z AUTO 12012G19KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01501111  
METAR KTAD 042354Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01721111 10189 20122 56010  
METAR KTAD 042254Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T01781117  
 
METAR KLHX 050053Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01501067  
METAR KLHX 042353Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T01611067 10167 20117 55010  
METAR KLHX 042253Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01671067  
 
METAR KLAA 050053Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01671067  
METAR KLAA 042353Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01831061 10194 20150 56007  
METAR KLAA 042253Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T01831056  
 
METAR KSPD 050056Z AUTO 10006KT 13/M07 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP239  
T01331072  
METAR KSPD 042356Z AUTO 10008KT 17/M07 A3025 RMK AO1 SLP232 T01671072  
10178 20133 56010  
METAR KSPD 042256Z AUTO VRB04KT 17/M07 A3026 RMK AO1 SLP230  
T01721067  
 
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) 04/05/26 01:33 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8000 FT MSL...069/004  
5900 FT MSL...102/008  
5700 FT MSL...107/013  
 
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 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T00891050  
METAR KCAG 042353Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T01001050 10100 20067 56009  
METAR KCAG 042253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T01001050  
 
METAR KHDN 050056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP286  
T00781061  
METAR KHDN 042356Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T00831056 10089 20044 56007  
METAR KHDN 042256Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T00891044  
 
METAR KSBS 050135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3037 RMK AO1  
T00601055  
METAR KSBS 050115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3037 RMK AO1  
T00661056  
METAR KSBS 050055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3037 RMK AO1  
T00721047  
 
METAR KC07 050135Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 050115Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M03 A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 050055Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M02 A3046 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 050135Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3041 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 050115Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3040 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 050055Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3040 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 050053Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T01001033  
METAR KEEO 042353Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T01061056 10106 20061 56009  
METAR KEEO 042253Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T01061056  
 
METAR K20V 050135Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 050115Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 050055Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 050135Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3043 RMK AO2  
T00441050  
METAR KGNB 050115Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3042 RMK AO2  
T00551049  
METAR KGNB 050055Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3041 RMK AO2  
T00601055  
 
METAR K0CO 050055Z AUTO 31006G15KT 10SM SCT024 M06/M10 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 050035Z AUTO 29006G16KT 10SM SCT024 M05/M09 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 050015Z AUTO 29009KT 240V030 10SM SCT024 SCT029 M05/M10 A3046  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 050136Z AUTO 31010G18KT 10SM CLR M03/M09 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 050116Z AUTO 32009G17KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 050056Z AUTO 30009G15KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3042 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 042320Z 0500/0524 22006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 05005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 12007KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 29008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 050053Z 25005KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T01671089  
METAR KGJT 042353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T01611106 10172 20106 56017  
METAR KGJT 042253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01671106  
 
KRIL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 28008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T01391050  
METAR KRIL 042353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP246 T01441056  
10144 20078 56015  
METAR KRIL 042253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T01391061  
 
METAR K5SM 050055Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 050035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 050015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3046 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 050056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T01171061  
METAR KEGE 042356Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP264  
T01221050 10133 20056 56011  
METAR KEGE 042256Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01171039  
 
KASE 042320Z 0500/0524 34006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050230 21005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 35004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 34008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 050053Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T00721067  
METAR KASE 042353Z 35008KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T00941072 10100 20050 56005  
METAR KASE 042253Z 33009G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T01001061  
 
METAR KCCU 050135Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 050115Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 050055Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 050053Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T00391133 $  
METAR KLXV 042353Z AUTO 31010G19KT 10SM CLR 05/M14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T00501139 10067 20017 53001 $  
METAR KLXV 042253Z AUTO 33009G17KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T00671122 $  
 
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) 04/05/26 01:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10400 FT MSL...034/007  
10100 FT MSL...010/005  
 
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 050135Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01581116  
METAR KAJZ 050115Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01711123  
METAR KAJZ 050055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3026 RMK AO2  
T01801123  
 
KMTJ 042320Z 0500/0524 33006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 34008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 050053Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01441100  
METAR KMTJ 042353Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T01501094 10156 20100 56015  
METAR KMTJ 042253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01441106  
 
METAR KGUC 050056Z AUTO 01008G14KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01111117 $  
METAR KGUC 042356Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T01281133 10128 20044 56012 $  
METAR KGUC 042256Z AUTO 21009KT 180V250 10SM CLR 13/M14 A3031 RMK AO2  
SLP253 T01281139 $  
 
METAR K7BM 050055Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 06/M15 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 050035Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 07/M15 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 050015Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 07/M15 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 050135Z AUTO 31009G14KT 10SM CLR 09/M17 A3032 RMK AO2  
T00851166  
METAR KAEJ 050115Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 10/M17 A3032 RMK AO2  
T00971171  
METAR KAEJ 050055Z AUTO 30010G14KT 10SM CLR 11/M18 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01111177  
 
METAR KANK 050135Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 10/M12 A3027 RMK AO2 T01021124  
$  
METAR KANK 050115Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3027 RMK AO2 T01181130  
$  
METAR KANK 050055Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3026 RMK AO2 T01291131  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 050135Z AUTO 30018KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3056 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 050115Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3056 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 050055Z AUTO 30019KT 10SM CLR 01/M14 A3056 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 050135Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3032 RMK AO2  
T01331094  
METAR KAIB 050115Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01461100  
METAR KAIB 050055Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01551098  
 
KTEX 042320Z 0500/0524 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 14004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 26007KT P6SM SCT110  
METAR KTEX 050135Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 050115Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 050055Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 050135Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 050115Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 050055Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3032 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 050053Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01561089  
METAR KCEZ 042353Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01671083 10178 20117 56013  
METAR KCEZ 042253Z AUTO 20007KT 160V250 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3025 RMK AO2  
SLP220 T01721094  
 
KDRO 042320Z 0500/0524 24005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 11006KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 23008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 050053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01501100  
METAR KDRO 042353Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T01561106 10167 20106 56013  
METAR KDRO 042253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T01611100  
 
METAR KPSO 050135Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 050115Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 050055Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 050135Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 050115Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 050055Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 02/M10 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 042322Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 19010KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KALS 050052Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01391167  
METAR KALS 042352Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 14/M17 A3026 RMK AO2 RAB16E25  
SLPNO P0000 60000 T01441167 10156 20089 56010  
METAR KALS 042252Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 15/M17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01501172  
 
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) 04/05/26 01:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10400 FT MSL...034/007  
10100 FT MSL...010/005  
 
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 050053Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01831128 $  
METAR KPGA 042353Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 19/M14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01891139 10189 20133 56020 $  
METAR KPGA 042253Z AUTO 01009KT 320V020 10SM CLR 19/M13 A3024 RMK AO2  
SLP210 T01891133 $  
 
METAR KRQE 050053Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 16/M22 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T01611217 $  
METAR KRQE 042353Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 17/M23 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T01721228 10172 20117 56015 $  
METAR KRQE 042253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 17/M27 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01671272 $  
 
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 042332Z 0500/0606 34009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 13005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 33007KT P6SM SKC  
FM060400 15006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 050054Z 33008KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP262 T01330000  
$  
METAR KSLC 042354Z 35009G15KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T01390006 10144 20111 56016 $  
METAR KSLC 042254Z 35008KT 10SM FEW055 14/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01390011 $  
 
KVEL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T01331056 $  
METAR KVEL 042353Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T01331061 10133 20089 56015 $  
METAR KVEL 042253Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01281056 $  
 
METAR KPUC 050053Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T01441089 $  
METAR KPUC 042353Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T01561089 10161 20089 56015 $  
METAR KPUC 042253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T01501089 $  
 
KCNY 042320Z 0500/0524 36006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01671083 $  
METAR KCNY 042353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01671100 10178 20122 56018 $  
METAR KCNY 042253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T01671089 $  
 
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 042332Z 0500/0524 33006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 08007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 21007KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 050053Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP279  
T00831044 $  
METAR KEVW 042353Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T00891039 10100 20033 55008 $  
METAR KEVW 042253Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00891044 $  
 
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 050054Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00941061  
METAR KRKS 042354Z AUTO 25010G18KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T01061067 10111 20061 56008  
METAR KRKS 042254Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01111067  
 
KRWL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060  
FM051800 24010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 050053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T00891061  
METAR KRWL 042353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP254 T01001061  
10100 20044 56006  
METAR KRWL 042253Z AUTO 10SM FEW060 10/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T01001061  
 
KLAR 042320Z 0500/0524 29012G20KT P6SM BKN060  
FM050100 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 18007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 33008KT P6SM FEW180  
METAR KLAR 050053Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00671067  
METAR KLAR 042353Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM BKN060 08/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T00781078 10089 20050 53002  
METAR KLAR 042253Z AUTO 10SM BKN060 09/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T00891067  
 
KCYS 042320Z 0500/0524 33020G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 18009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 050053Z 32013G26KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND  
34028/2359 SLP246 T00941067  
METAR KCYS 042353Z 32017G26KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
33028/2334 SLP239 T01001078 10111 20083 55000  
METAR KCYS 042253Z 33020G28KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND  
31031/2207 SLP232 T01061072  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/05/26 01:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...324/051  
28000 FT MSL...329/049  
26000 FT MSL...355/044  
24000 FT MSL...302/004  
22000 FT MSL...357/001  
20000 FT MSL...234/001  
19000 FT MSL...022/001  
18000 FT MSL...217/001  
17000 FT MSL...250/002  
16000 FT MSL...317/005  
15000 FT MSL...322/019  
14000 FT MSL...308/018  
13600 FT MSL...305/017  
13000 FT MSL...297/018  
12000 FT MSL...305/009  
11200 FT MSL...298/012  
11000 FT MSL...303/014  
10000 FT MSL...305/013  
10000 FT MSL...304/013  
9000 FT MSL...308/023  
8900 FT MSL...314/023  
8000 FT MSL...319/015  
8000 FT MSL...322/016  
7300 FT MSL...331/012  
7000 FT MSL...053/008  
6200 FT MSL...085/014  
6000 FT MSL...081/015  
5900 FT MSL...073/015  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/05/26 01:32 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...282/017  
14000 FT MSL...275/015  
14000 FT MSL...291/034  
13000 FT MSL...291/025  
12000 FT MSL...296/022  
11700 FT MSL...299/024  
11000 FT MSL...292/024  
10500 FT MSL...298/020  
10000 FT MSL...297/028  
9500 FT MSL...291/036  
9000 FT MSL...296/028  
8600 FT MSL...296/015  
8000 FT MSL...305/026  
7900 FT MSL...302/009  
7400 FT MSL...326/008  
7000 FT MSL...306/027  
6700 FT MSL...306/026  
6600 FT MSL...324/022  
 
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 050135Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3029 RMK AO2  
T00891058  
METAR KIBM 050115Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01081055  
METAR KIBM 050055Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01181051  
 
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 050053Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM FEW080 12/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T01171056  
METAR KSNY 042353Z AUTO 33016KT 10SM BKN080 13/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND  
32027/2255 SLP242 T01331050 10161 20117 53002  
METAR KSNY 042253Z AUTO 33018G28KT 10SM BKN080 14/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34030/2159 SLP241 T01391056  
 
METAR KOGA 050115Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3025 RMK AO2  
T01081031  
METAR KOGA 050055Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3024 RMK AO2  
T01221030  
METAR KOGA 050035Z AUTO 35012G20KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3024 RMK AO2  
T01301026  
 
METAR KIML 050053Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01221033  
METAR KIML 042353Z AUTO 35016KT 10SM FEW100 15/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND  
34027/2326 SLP244 T01501044 10167 20133 56003  
METAR KIML 042253Z AUTO 34017G23KT 10SM FEW080 FEW090 16/M04 A3024 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 35035/2154 SLP245 T01611044  
 
KMCK 042320Z 0500/0524 33019G25KT P6SM FEW090  
FM050100 36011KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 29007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 050053Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T01331039  
METAR KMCK 042353Z AUTO 35018G24KT 10SM FEW085 16/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34029/2305 SLP244 T01561044 10172 20128 53002  
METAR KMCK 042253Z AUTO 33019G31KT 10SM FEW090 17/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 33031/2244 SLP239 T01671056  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/05/26 01:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7000 FT MSL...316/018  
3400 FT MSL...113/015  
 
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 050053Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T01281061  
METAR KGLD 042353Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T01561061 10172 20139 55001  
METAR KGLD 042253Z AUTO 01011G23KT 10SM FEW085 17/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34027/2225 SLP236 T01671061  
 
KGCK 042320Z 0500/0524 02014KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 050054Z 03008KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01441044  
METAR KGCK 042354Z 36016KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T01721056 10189 20156 53002  
METAR KGCK 042254Z 35015G24KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND  
02029/2213 SLP240 T01781056  
 
METAR KLBL 050056Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T01671056 $  
METAR KLBL 042356Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM 19/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T01891056 10200 20150 55003 $  
METAR KLBL 042256Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM 19/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01941050 $  
 
METAR KEHA 050135Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01361058  
METAR KEHA 050115Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01431055  
METAR KEHA 050055Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01641056  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/05/26 01:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
6000 FT MSL...035/004  
5400 FT MSL...016/005  
5000 FT MSL...009/013  
4700 FT MSL...023/013  
4200 FT MSL...016/014  
4000 FT MSL...014/014  
4000 FT MSL...026/014  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/05/26 01:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11500 FT MSL...228/001  
7000 FT MSL...070/005  
6900 FT MSL...070/005  
5000 FT MSL...313/006  
4300 FT MSL...043/006  
4000 FT MSL...018/009  
3800 FT MSL...010/009  
3200 FT MSL...030/014  
3000 FT MSL...032/011  
3000 FT MSL...032/011  
 
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 050053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01611067  
METAR KGUY 042353Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T01831061 10189 20150 55006  
METAR KGUY 042253Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01891056  
 
KDHT 042320Z 0500/0524 14006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 20013KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 050053Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T01561067  
METAR KDHT 042353Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01671067 10178 20139 55007  
METAR KDHT 042253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01671067  
 
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 050053Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 17/M16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01721156  
METAR KFMN 042353Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01781139 10183 20111 56016  
METAR KFMN 042253Z 28010KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T01781128  
 
METAR KLVS 050053Z AUTO 13014G22KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
14027/0005 SLP224 T01171089 $  
METAR KLVS 042353Z AUTO 13018G24KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
14027/2321 SLP219 T01331094 10144 20089 56010 $  
METAR KLVS 042253Z AUTO 12018G23KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
14026/2229 SLP220 T01391089 $  
 
METAR KRTN 050053Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T01221094  
METAR KRTN 042353Z AUTO 19011G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01441094 10156 20111 55007  
METAR KRTN 042253Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01501089  
 
METAR KCAO 050055Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T01391083  
METAR KCAO 042355Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T01561089 10167 20117 55008  
METAR KCAO 042255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T01561089  
 
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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THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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