952  
NZUS99 KBOU 050328  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
2125 MDT SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 050256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T01001067 53018 $  
METAR KFNL 050156Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01171078 $  
METAR KFNL 050056Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM OVC100 16/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T01611078 $  
 
METAR KGXY 050256Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP273  
T00941078 53018 $  
METAR KGXY 050156Z AUTO 03008KT 7SM CLR 11/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01111078 $  
METAR KGXY 050056Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM SCT100 14/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T01391078 $  
 
METAR KLMO 050315Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3036 RMK AO2  
T00991080  
METAR KLMO 050255Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3034 RMK AO2  
T01011079  
METAR KLMO 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3033 RMK AO2  
T00951078  
 
METAR KBDU 050315Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 050255Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 050315Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 T00921077  
$  
METAR KEIK 050255Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 T00871071  
$  
METAR KEIK 050235Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 T00961073  
$  
 
KBJC 042326Z 0500/0524 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 32007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 11007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052000 09007KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KBJC 050315Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 050255Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 050235Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 050236Z 0503/0606 10009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 15007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 13008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052200 09007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM060300 14007KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KDEN 050253Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP254  
T00671078 53020 $  
METAR KDEN 050153Z 08008KT 10SM FEW100 09/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T00891078 $  
METAR KDEN 050053Z 08008KT 10SM FEW100 12/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T01221078 $  
 
METAR KBKF 050258Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3033 RMK AO2A SLP251  
T00631096 52021  
METAR KBKF 050158Z 09007KT 10SM FEW100 10/M09 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP241  
T01041088  
METAR KBKF 050058Z 06010KT 10SM FEW100 12/M11 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP234  
T01201109  
 
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 050253Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T00891100 53023  
METAR KAPA 050153Z 07006KT 10SM FEW090 11/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP254  
T01111100  
METAR KAPA 050053Z 07006KT 10SM FEW090 13/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01331089  
 
METAR KMNH 050315Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 050255Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 050235Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 050315Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
N  
METAR KFMM 050255Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 050235Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 050315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 050235Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T00611061 53020 $  
METAR KAKO 050153Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T00721061 $  
METAR KAKO 050053Z AUTO 35014G20KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
36026/2356 SLP251 T01171061 $  
 
METAR KLIC 050255Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00171094 53020  
METAR KLIC 050155Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T00331100  
METAR KLIC 050055Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01221100  
 
METAR K2V6 050314Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 050254Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 050234Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 050315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 050255Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 050235Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 050253Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T00501067 53020  
METAR KITR 050153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T00891061  
METAR KITR 050053Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T01281061  
 
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 03:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...175/025  
14000 FT MSL...156/028  
13000 FT MSL...183/021  
12000 FT MSL...163/032  
11100 FT MSL...170/029  
11000 FT MSL...164/027  
10000 FT MSL...149/032  
9900 FT MSL...152/029  
9000 FT MSL...146/034  
8000 FT MSL...140/037  
7900 FT MSL...131/016  
7200 FT MSL...117/015  
7000 FT MSL...086/018  
 
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 050315Z AUTO 02011G16KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 050255Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 050235Z AUTO 02008G16KT 10SM SCT110 00/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 050155Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 09/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T00871108  
METAR KAFF 050055Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01161113  
 
KCOS 042322Z 0500/0524 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 02004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 15010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 050254Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP279  
T00721094 53021  
METAR KCOS 050154Z 13009KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP273  
T00781094  
METAR KCOS 050054Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01111094  
 
METAR KFLY 050315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3040 RMK AO2  
T00451097  
METAR KFLY 050255Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3039 RMK AO2  
T00441095  
METAR KFLY 050235Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3038 RMK AO2  
T00491096  
 
METAR KFCS 050255Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T00961105 52023 $  
METAR KFCS 050055Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T01131109 $  
 
KPUB 042322Z 0500/0524 10009KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 12009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 050253Z 04008KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T00831100 53024 $  
METAR KPUB 050153Z 06007KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T01001100 $  
METAR KPUB 050053Z 08010KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T01501094 $  
 
METAR KVTP 050315Z AUTO 09008G17KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3056 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 050255Z AUTO 08009G16KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 050235Z AUTO 09009G14KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3054 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 050254Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T00891089 53023  
METAR KTAD 050154Z AUTO 06008G16KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T01171089  
METAR KTAD 050054Z AUTO 12012G19KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01501111  
 
METAR KLHX 050253Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T01001072 53018  
METAR KLHX 050153Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T01061067  
METAR KLHX 050053Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01501067  
 
METAR KLAA 050253Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T00891067 53019  
METAR KLAA 050153Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01221067  
METAR KLAA 050053Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01671067  
 
METAR KSPD 050256Z AUTO 14007KT 07/M08 A3032 RMK AO1 SLP252 T00721083  
53021  
METAR KSPD 050156Z AUTO 11007KT 09/M08 A3029 RMK AO1 SLP242  
T00891078  
METAR KSPD 050056Z AUTO 10006KT 13/M07 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP239  
T01331072  
 
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 03:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...188/035  
13000 FT MSL...189/038  
12400 FT MSL...185/039  
12000 FT MSL...178/037  
11000 FT MSL...161/035  
10900 FT MSL...158/035  
10000 FT MSL...151/036  
9700 FT MSL...154/035  
9000 FT MSL...145/035  
8600 FT MSL...140/035  
8000 FT MSL...137/034  
7800 FT MSL...137/032  
7100 FT MSL...136/031  
7000 FT MSL...135/031  
6400 FT MSL...137/032  
6000 FT MSL...138/030  
5900 FT MSL...132/023  
5700 FT MSL...130/021  
 
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 050253Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP294  
T00441033 53006  
METAR KCAG 050153Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP293  
T00391028  
METAR KCAG 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T00891050  
 
METAR KHDN 050256Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP299  
T00331039 53007  
METAR KHDN 050156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP287  
T00781061  
METAR KHDN 050056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP286  
T00781061  
 
METAR KSBS 050315Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3040 RMK AO1  
T00251044  
METAR KSBS 050255Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3038 RMK AO1  
T00281039  
METAR KSBS 050235Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3038 RMK AO1  
T00391050  
 
METAR KC07 050315Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 050255Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M04 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 050235Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 050315Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3044 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 050255Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3043 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3043 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 050253Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T00501022 53007  
METAR KEEO 050153Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00671011  
METAR KEEO 050053Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T01001033  
 
METAR K20V 050315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3041 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 050315Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3047 RMK AO2  
T00081042  
METAR KGNB 050255Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3045 RMK AO2  
T00031037  
METAR KGNB 050235Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3045 RMK AO2  
T00151039  
 
METAR K0CO 050315Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR M06/M12 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 050255Z AUTO 23006G18KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 050235Z AUTO 24009G17KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3049 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 050316Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 050256Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M03/M10 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 050239Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR M04/M09 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 042320Z 0500/0524 22006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 05005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 12007KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 29008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 050253Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01281067 53005  
METAR KGJT 050153Z 29004KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T01391056  
METAR KGJT 050053Z 25005KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T01671089  
 
KRIL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 28008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T01001028 53010  
METAR KRIL 050153Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T01001006  
METAR KRIL 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T01391050  
 
METAR K5SM 050315Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 050255Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 050235Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3047 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 050256Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP294  
T00561017 53015  
METAR KEGE 050156Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T00891028  
METAR KEGE 050056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T01171061  
 
KASE 042320Z 0500/0524 34006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050230 21005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 35004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 34008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 050253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00221044 53015  
METAR KASE 050153Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T00561078  
METAR KASE 050053Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T00721067  
 
METAR KCCU 050315Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 050235Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3049 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 050253Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR M02/M13 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T10221128 53013 $  
METAR KLXV 050153Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M01/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T10061128 $  
METAR KLXV 050053Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T00391133 $  
 
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 03:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...134/020  
15000 FT MSL...141/023  
14000 FT MSL...141/024  
13300 FT MSL...146/023  
13000 FT MSL...147/023  
12400 FT MSL...148/022  
12000 FT MSL...149/023  
11800 FT MSL...151/021  
11000 FT MSL...150/021  
11000 FT MSL...150/023  
10400 FT MSL...061/006  
10200 FT MSL...115/022  
10100 FT MSL...071/008  
 
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 050315Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01021090  
METAR KAJZ 050255Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01201087  
METAR KAJZ 050235Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01151071  
 
KMTJ 042320Z 0500/0524 33006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 34008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T01001106 53007  
METAR KMTJ 050153Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP242  
T01171111  
METAR KMTJ 050053Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01441100  
 
METAR KGUC 050256Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP293  
T00441106 53017 $  
METAR KGUC 050156Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T00721106 $  
METAR KGUC 050056Z AUTO 01008G14KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T01111117 $  
 
METAR K7BM 050315Z AUTO 27011G16KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 050255Z AUTO 28010G15KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 050235Z AUTO 28009G16KT 10SM CLR 05/M15 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 050315Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 06/M12 A3036 RMK AO2  
T00561125  
METAR KAEJ 050255Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3036 RMK AO2  
T00611134  
METAR KAEJ 050235Z AUTO 31013G17KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00701142  
 
METAR KANK 050315Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3035 RMK AO2 T00741124  
$  
METAR KANK 050255Z AUTO 09012KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3033 RMK AO2 T00851122  
53021 $  
METAR KANK 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A3032 RMK AO2 T00881126  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 050315Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR M01/M15 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 050255Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM CLR M01/M15 A3058 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 050235Z AUTO 30015KT 10SM CLR M01/M15 A3057 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 050315Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A3035 RMK AO2  
T01111117  
METAR KAIB 050255Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A3034 RMK AO2  
T01001088  
METAR KAIB 050235Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A3033 RMK AO2  
T01021086  
 
KTEX 042320Z 0500/0524 27007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 14004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 26007KT P6SM SCT110  
METAR KTEX 050315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 050255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 050235Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 050315Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 050255Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 050235Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 050253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T00941089 53010  
METAR KCEZ 050153Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T01221078  
METAR KCEZ 050053Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01561089  
 
KDRO 042320Z 0500/0524 24005KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 11006KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 23008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 050253Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T00941100 53011  
METAR KDRO 050153Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T01111089  
METAR KDRO 050053Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01501100  
 
METAR KPSO 050315Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 050255Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 050235Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3033 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 050315Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 050255Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 050235Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 042322Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 19010KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KALS 050252Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T00391117 53009  
METAR KALS 050152Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 08/M14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T00781139  
METAR KALS 050052Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01391167  
 
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 03:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...134/020  
15000 FT MSL...141/023  
14000 FT MSL...141/024  
13300 FT MSL...146/023  
13000 FT MSL...147/023  
12400 FT MSL...148/022  
12000 FT MSL...149/023  
11800 FT MSL...151/021  
11000 FT MSL...150/021  
11000 FT MSL...150/023  
10400 FT MSL...061/006  
10200 FT MSL...115/022  
10100 FT MSL...071/008  
 
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 050253Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01611117 53002 $  
METAR KPGA 050153Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 17/M12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01671122 $  
METAR KPGA 050053Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01831128 $  
 
METAR KRQE 050253Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 11/M19 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T01111194 53009 $  
METAR KRQE 050153Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 13/M22 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01281217 $  
METAR KRQE 050053Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 16/M22 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T01611217 $  
 
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 050254Z 33007KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP261 T01110011  
53001 $  
METAR KSLC 050154Z 32007KT 10SM FEW210 12/00 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T01220000 $  
METAR KSLC 050054Z 33008KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP262 T01330000  
$  
 
KVEL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 050253Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T00891039 53004 $  
METAR KVEL 050153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP254  
T01171056 $  
METAR KVEL 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T01331056 $  
 
METAR KPUC 050253Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T00721061 53006 $  
METAR KPUC 050153Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T01221083 $  
METAR KPUC 050053Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T01441089 $  
 
KCNY 042320Z 0500/0524 36006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 050253Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01171050 53002 $  
METAR KCNY 050153Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01441067 $  
METAR KCNY 050053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01671083 $  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0255 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION...KSLC  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL TRANSITION TO A SOUTHEASTERLY  
DRAINAGE WIND AROUND 04Z, WITH NORTHWEST WINDS RETURNING AROUND 18Z  
SUNDAY.    
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL  
ACROSS ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD ALONG WITH LIGHT,  
DIURNALLY DRIVEN WINDS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 042332Z 0500/0524 33006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050400 08007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 21007KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 050253Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T00391044 53005 $  
METAR KEVW 050153Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP284  
T00611039 $  
METAR KEVW 050053Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP279  
T00831044 $  
 
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 050254Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP282  
T00501044 53011  
METAR KRKS 050154Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T00721050  
METAR KRKS 050054Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00941061  
 
KRWL 042320Z 0500/0524 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060  
FM051800 24010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 050253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP271 T00441039  
53008  
METAR KRWL 050153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP264  
T00611044  
METAR KRWL 050053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T00891061  
 
KLAR 042320Z 0500/0524 29012G20KT P6SM BKN060  
FM050100 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 18007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 33008KT P6SM FEW180  
METAR KLAR 050253Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T00061061 53013  
METAR KLAR 050153Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP272  
T00171061  
METAR KLAR 050053Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00671067  
 
KCYS 042320Z 0500/0524 33020G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM050200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 18009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 050253Z 32007KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP260  
T00671061 53015  
METAR KCYS 050153Z 32010G17KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T00781061  
METAR KCYS 050053Z 32013G26KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND  
34028/2359 SLP246 T00941067  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/05/26 03:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...342/063  
26000 FT MSL...342/057  
22000 FT MSL...221/001  
20000 FT MSL...258/002  
19000 FT MSL...154/001  
18000 FT MSL...245/001  
16000 FT MSL...282/002  
15000 FT MSL...295/004  
14000 FT MSL...305/009  
13600 FT MSL...291/008  
13000 FT MSL...299/013  
12000 FT MSL...128/019  
11200 FT MSL...298/011  
11000 FT MSL...133/021  
10000 FT MSL...123/020  
10000 FT MSL...121/013  
9000 FT MSL...122/019  
9000 FT MSL...120/022  
8100 FT MSL...105/020  
8000 FT MSL...116/018  
7300 FT MSL...098/013  
6700 FT MSL...051/010  
6200 FT MSL...083/010  
6000 FT MSL...073/012  
6000 FT MSL...073/012  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/05/26 03:10 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...260/015  
16000 FT MSL...240/024  
15000 FT MSL...171/034  
14000 FT MSL...182/018  
14000 FT MSL...154/026  
13000 FT MSL...159/028  
12000 FT MSL...151/020  
11000 FT MSL...169/029  
10000 FT MSL...183/034  
9500 FT MSL...168/022  
9000 FT MSL...185/024  
8600 FT MSL...191/023  
8000 FT MSL...182/022  
7900 FT MSL...189/013  
7400 FT MSL...200/010  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0148 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 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 050315Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00221083  
METAR KIBM 050255Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3032 RMK AO2  
T00571065  
METAR KIBM 050235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3031 RMK AO2  
T00531066  
 
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 050253Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00501061 53015  
METAR KSNY 050153Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T00721061  
METAR KSNY 050053Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM FEW080 12/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T01171056  
 
METAR KOGA 050315Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3031 RMK AO2  
T00561033  
METAR KOGA 050255Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3029 RMK AO2  
T00501032  
METAR KOGA 050235Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3028 RMK AO2  
T00431032  
 
METAR KIML 050253Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00611028 53018  
METAR KIML 050153Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T00671033  
METAR KIML 050053Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01221033  
 
KMCK 042320Z 0500/0524 33019G25KT P6SM FEW090  
FM050100 36011KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 29007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 050253Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP267  
T00611050 53020 $  
METAR KMCK 050153Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM 10/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T01001044 $  
METAR KMCK 050053Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP248  
T01331039  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/05/26 03:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
4100 FT MSL...253/002  
 
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 050253Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00281072 53020  
METAR KGLD 050153Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T00611078  
METAR KGLD 050053Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T01281061  
 
KGCK 042320Z 0500/0524 02014KT P6SM SKC  
FM050300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 050254Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP262  
T00831056 53015  
METAR KGCK 050154Z 07006KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP254  
T01111050  
METAR KGCK 050054Z 03008KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T01441044  
 
METAR KLBL 050256Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM 11/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T01061050 53021 $  
METAR KLBL 050156Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T01441050 $  
METAR KLBL 050056Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T01671056 $  
 
METAR KEHA 050315Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3035 RMK AO2  
T00811073  
METAR KEHA 050255Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3035 RMK AO2  
T00891074  
METAR KEHA 050235Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00911079  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/05/26 03:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
6100 FT MSL...048/006  
6000 FT MSL...143/025  
5400 FT MSL...149/016  
4300 FT MSL...051/012  
4000 FT MSL...057/011  
4000 FT MSL...051/011  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/05/26 03:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11500 FT MSL...095/002  
5100 FT MSL...081/003  
5000 FT MSL...282/011  
4300 FT MSL...141/005  
4000 FT MSL...137/006  
3800 FT MSL...084/005  
3200 FT MSL...086/012  
3000 FT MSL...082/011  
3000 FT MSL...082/011  
 
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 050253Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T01221061 53016  
METAR KGUY 050153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01281061  
METAR KGUY 050053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01611067  
 
KDHT 042320Z 0500/0524 14006KT P6SM SKC  
FM050500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 20013KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 050253Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T01001039 53015  
METAR KDHT 050153Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP251  
T01171044  
METAR KDHT 050053Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T01561067  
 
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 050253Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 12/M15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01221150 53007  
METAR KFMN 050153Z 29004KT 10SM CLR 13/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP235  
T01331144  
METAR KFMN 050053Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 17/M16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01721156  
 
METAR KLVS 050253Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T00501089 53015 $  
METAR KLVS 050153Z AUTO 13014KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T00781094 $  
METAR KLVS 050053Z AUTO 13014G22KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
14027/0005 SLP224 T01171089 $  
 
METAR KRTN 050253Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T00781100 53021  
METAR KRTN 050153Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T00891100  
METAR KRTN 050053Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP232  
T01221094  
 
METAR KCAO 050255Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00671072 53018  
METAR KCAO 050155Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T00891078  
METAR KCAO 050055Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T01391083  
 
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 050000Z  
VALID 050600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 0709+02 9900-03 3012-16 3220-29 323044 313154 293363  
BCE 1405-01 9900-16 9900-28 331343 321753 282261  
LND 3312+00 2907-05 3021-19 3135-31 324646 325255 305162  
RKS 3111 2909-06 3014-18 3225-30 323546 324055 314662  
GJT 0507+04 9900-03 3015-17 3221-30 322844 313053 303060  
FMN 9900+07 2008+00 3010-16 2919-28 282544 273652 263558  
ABQ 1909+06 9900+00 2908-15 2618-27 263143 253952 263957  
MBW 2816 2817-06 3125-20 3138-31 324647 325056 305561  
DEN 9900+02 9900-06 3121-18 3130-30 304045 294554 294559  
PUB 1312+03 2205-04 3120-17 3030-30 272944 273952 284459  
ALS 9900-01 3117-16 2825-29 273143 273752 263859  
TCC 1815 2310+02 9900+00 2810-16 2726-27 274042 265052 265359  
BFF 3514 3124-01 3033-08 3136-21 3152-32 316347 316556 306557  
GLD 9900 3017+00 3130-07 3034-18 3041-31 305446 296154 285657  
GCK 2909+07 3126+00 3237-05 3126-18 3038-30 295244 275854 286758  
GAG 3314+07 3424+01 3428-02 3020-17 2836-28 285643 277652 277158  
AMA 9900 3111+01 3513-01 3016-16 2728-27 274842 266051 266360  
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z  
VALID 051200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 1607+02 9900-03 2917-16 3021-29 301945 312155 303065  
BCE 1606-01 2508-16 2705-28 310543 291354 272361  
LND 9900+00 2507-06 2923-19 3036-30 304646 315455 304965  
RKS 2805 3009-04 2919-17 3027-30 313645 324155 304164  
GJT 0805+03 9900-03 3015-16 3116-29 322044 312554 282863  
FMN 1406+05 2606-01 2906-16 3011-28 291844 301753 273159  
ABQ 1405+04 9900-01 9900-16 2613-28 261943 272153 263758  
MBW 2812 2908-06 3028-19 3038-31 314546 315055 294963  
DEN 9900+02 2605-06 3023-18 3124-30 312945 313154 303662  
PUB 0407+03 2905-03 2919-17 3015-30 302345 293353 284061  
ALS 2806-02 2810-16 2916-30 282844 293053 284060  
TCC 2012 9900+02 1412-01 2512-17 2726-28 263743 273952 264857  
BFF 3005 3217+00 3124-08 3036-20 3044-32 315746 316255 305961  
GLD 2406 3114+01 3224-08 3033-18 3135-30 303845 304354 295261  
GCK 2908+08 3217+01 3225-07 2926-17 2934-30 294146 295253 285959  
GAG 3515+08 3423+01 3427-05 2829-17 2835-29 275043 285452 276158  
AMA 9900 0111+03 9900-02 2820-17 2833-28 264343 274752 265557  
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DATA BASED ON 050000Z  
VALID 060000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 1805+06 2211-01 2310-15 2607-29 261945 272755 273063  
BCE 1607+01 2110-16 2512-28 262244 262554 273260  
LND 9900+05 2106-03 3026-17 3038-30 304946 295155 295165  
RKS 9900 2607-03 2919-16 3128-29 303646 293855 284365  
GJT 9900+08 2407+00 2812-16 3011-29 292444 282554 282964  
FMN 9900+10 9900+01 2908-16 3011-28 291043 281753 282960  
ABQ 1707+08 1407+00 3206-15 3012-27 292043 281953 283158  
MBW 3005 2514-03 3028-18 3039-30 304946 305655 295765  
DEN 9900+06 1807-01 2828-17 3129-30 304145 304555 294364  
PUB 1507+07 2411+00 3021-17 3124-29 312444 302354 283163  
ALS 2109+01 3116-16 3215-28 301944 282454 293162  
TCC 1815 1815+05 1912-04 3110-16 2817-28 272343 262552 263558  
BFF 3105 3005+03 2709-05 2932-20 3047-31 316146 306855 306764  
GLD 1711 1912+03 2315-05 3033-18 3041-30 304745 305154 294862  
GCK 1813+11 2114+02 2622-05 3126-17 3030-29 293144 283554 284762  
GAG 1609+09 9900+01 3023-03 3019-16 2923-28 283543 273952 264860  
AMA 1714 1912+02 2710-03 3112-16 2824-28 273043 263552 264159  
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