763  
NZUS99 KBOU 050630  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0025 MDT SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 050556Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T00671061 10178 20061 51022 $  
METAR KFNL 050456Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T00831061 $  
METAR KFNL 050356Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP264  
T00721056 $  
 
METAR KGXY 050556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP293  
T00501067 10161 20039 51020 $  
METAR KGXY 050456Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP286  
T00561072 $  
METAR KGXY 050356Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T00721072 $  
 
METAR KLMO 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3041 RMK AO2  
T00481068  
METAR KLMO 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 T00501069  
10162 20049  
METAR KLMO 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3040 RMK AO2  
T00671070  
 
METAR KBDU 050615Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 050535Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 T00241066  
$  
METAR KEIK 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 T00431066  
$  
METAR KEIK 050535Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 T00531065  
$  
 
KBJC 050525Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 07006KT P6SM FEW220  
FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KBJC 050615Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 050555Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 050535Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3040 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 050525Z 0506/0612 15012KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 13008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052200 09007KT P6SM FEW220  
FM060300 14007KT P6SM FEW100  
FM060700 19008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDEN 050553Z 17011KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP272  
T00331072 10144 20022 51015 $  
METAR KDEN 050453Z 16011KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP272  
T00281078 $  
METAR KDEN 050353Z 10009KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T00561067 $  
 
METAR KBKF 050558Z 14010KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3038 RMK AO2A SLP261  
T00631066 10151 20049 51016  
METAR KBKF 050358Z 10010KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3036 RMK AO2A SLP258  
T00691083  
 
KAPA 050525Z 0506/0606 13007KT P6SM SKC  
FM050800 17006KT P6SM SKC  
FM051000 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 14008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM052100 10008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM060300 15007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KAPA 050553Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP285  
T00501078 10144 20044 51017  
METAR KAPA 050453Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T00721083  
METAR KAPA 050353Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00721094  
 
METAR KMNH 050615Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 050555Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 050535Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3044 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 050615Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 050535Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW090 06/M04 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3036 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 050553Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T00441061 10139 20017 51016 $  
METAR KAKO 050453Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T00611056 $  
METAR KAKO 050353Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T00391061 $  
 
METAR KLIC 050555Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M03/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP287  
T10281083 10144 21028 51016  
METAR KLIC 050455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T00111078  
METAR KLIC 050355Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00221078  
 
METAR K2V6 050614Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 050554Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 050534Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3037 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 050615Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 050555Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 050535Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 050553Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP281  
T00111078 10156 21017 51017  
METAR KITR 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP275  
T00221072  
METAR KITR 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00561067  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/05/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:36:49 MDT / 19:28:56 MDT  
DENVER - 06:37:04 MDT / 19:27:49 MDT  
STERLING - 06:29:19 MDT / 19:21:36 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 04/05/26 06:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...182/027  
13000 FT MSL...167/032  
12600 FT MSL...169/028  
12000 FT MSL...169/031  
11100 FT MSL...168/035  
11000 FT MSL...168/034  
10000 FT MSL...165/031  
9900 FT MSL...165/034  
9000 FT MSL...154/031  
8800 FT MSL...147/031  
8000 FT MSL...151/032  
7900 FT MSL...126/022  
7200 FT MSL...138/027  
7000 FT MSL...148/025  
6600 FT MSL...149/033  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0607 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1202 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026  
VFR THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. GUIDANCE CONTINUES TO SUGGEST THAT ANY  
DRAINAGE SHOULD TURN BACK TO A LIGHT/VARIABLE WIND LATER TONIGHT,  
BEFORE EVENTUALLY RETURNING TO AN EASTERLY DIRECTION BY LATE  
MORNING OR EARLY AFTERNOON. DRAINAGE WINDS SHOULD BE SLOW TO  
DEVELOP SUNDAY EVENING. WIND SPEEDS SHOULD GENERALLY REMAIN NEAR  
OR LESS THAN 12KT DURING THE PERIOD, WITH LITTLE CLOUD COVER.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 050615Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 050555Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 050535Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR M01/M12 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 050555Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP293  
T10081105 10129 21008 51012  
METAR KAFF 050355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00731105  
 
KCOS 050520Z 0506/0606 02004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 15010KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 050554Z 04007KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP298  
T00171089 10122 20017 51013  
METAR KCOS 050454Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP296  
T00331094  
METAR KCOS 050354Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP290  
T00611094  
 
METAR KFLY 050615Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3044 RMK AO2  
T00101092  
METAR KFLY 050555Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 T00301095  
10115 20012  
METAR KFLY 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3043 RMK AO2  
T00271089  
 
METAR KFCS 050555Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP295  
T00781105 10134 20075 51013 $  
METAR KFCS 050455Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP297  
T00781105 $  
METAR KFCS 050355Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP298  
T00821107 $  
 
KPUB 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 12010KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 050553Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T00281094 10161 20022 51016 $  
METAR KPUB 050453Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00331106 $  
METAR KPUB 050353Z 04004KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00611100 $  
 
METAR KVTP 050615Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3057 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 050555Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3057 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 050535Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR M02/M12 A3057 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 050554Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP249  
T00501100 10172 20050 51018  
METAR KTAD 050454Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 06/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T00561100  
METAR KTAD 050354Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T00721094  
 
METAR KLHX 050553Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP263  
T00611072 10161 20056 51014  
METAR KLHX 050453Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T00671072  
METAR KLHX 050353Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T00891067  
 
METAR KLAA 050553Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T00611072 10183 20061 51014  
METAR KLAA 050453Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T01001067  
METAR KLAA 050353Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP259  
T00831067  
 
METAR KSPD 050556Z AUTO 21005KT 04/M08 A3036 RMK AO1 SLP261 T00391083  
10161 20017 51012  
METAR KSPD 050456Z AUTO 21005KT 04/M08 A3035 RMK AO1 SLP258  
T00441083  
METAR KSPD 050356Z AUTO 15004KT 07/M08 A3035 RMK AO1 SLP255  
T00671083  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/05/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:26:39 MDT / 19:16:43 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:36:52 MDT / 19:25:17 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:29:00 MDT / 19:17:08 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 04/05/26 06:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...188/023  
13000 FT MSL...184/032  
12000 FT MSL...173/029  
11000 FT MSL...162/028  
10900 FT MSL...163/031  
10000 FT MSL...151/031  
9700 FT MSL...155/031  
9000 FT MSL...154/031  
8600 FT MSL...151/030  
8000 FT MSL...150/028  
7800 FT MSL...152/028  
7100 FT MSL...147/026  
7000 FT MSL...144/026  
6400 FT MSL...150/028  
6000 FT MSL...138/022  
5900 FT MSL...113/014  
5700 FT MSL...102/013  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0453 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1052 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. WINDS WILL CONTINUE TO REMAIN LIGHT AND AROUND AND LESS THAN  
10 KNOTS THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD. BEYOND THAT, DRY CONDITIONS WITH  
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES CONTINUE THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 050553Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP310  
T10281039 10100 21028 51008  
METAR KCAG 050453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP310  
T10061028  
METAR KCAG 050353Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP304  
T00171028  
 
METAR KHDN 050556Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP301  
T00221039 10089 20017 400891006 50005 FZRANO  
METAR KHDN 050456Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP303  
T00281039  
METAR KHDN 050356Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP309  
T00171039 FZRANO  
 
METAR KSBS 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3042 RMK AO1  
T10011046  
METAR KSBS 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3042 RMK AO1 T00001047  
10078 20000  
METAR KSBS 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3042 RMK AO1  
T00001045  
 
METAR KC07 050615Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M06 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 050555Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 050535Z AUTO 10SM CLR M05/M05 A3050 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 050615Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3046 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 050555Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3046 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 050535Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3046 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 050553Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP288  
T00001028 10106 21006 51011  
METAR KEEO 050453Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T00171033  
METAR KEEO 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP290  
T00281028  
 
METAR K20V 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3046 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3046 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3049 RMK AO2  
T10201047  
METAR KGNB 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3049 RMK AO2 T10211047  
10068 21022  
METAR KGNB 050535Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3049 RMK AO2  
T10141045  
 
METAR K0CO 050615Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR M07/M12 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 050555Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 050535Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 050615Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR M05/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 050558Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 050535Z AUTO 17009KT 130V190 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3048 RMK  
AO2  
 
KGJT 050525Z 0506/0606 11008KT P6SM SKC  
FM052100 30007KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 02008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T00891056 10167 20083 51009  
METAR KGJT 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP236  
T01061039  
METAR KGJT 050353Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T01171061  
 
KRIL 050525Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 15004KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 050553Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00391017 10144 20039 51013  
METAR KRIL 050453Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP275  
T00441006  
METAR KRIL 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00721006  
 
METAR K5SM 050615Z AUTO 10SM CLR M04/M07 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 050555Z AUTO 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 050535Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3050 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 050525Z 0506/0606 09005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 00000KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 25009KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 08005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 050556Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP304  
T00111022 10133 20011 401331056 51014 FZRANO  
METAR KEGE 050456Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP304  
T00221022 FZRANO  
METAR KEGE 050356Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP300  
T00441028  
 
KASE 050525Z 0506/0606 22008KT P6SM SKC  
FM051500 35004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 34008KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 20007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 050553Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T00001056 10094 21006 50006  
METAR KASE 050453Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T00001056  
METAR KASE 050353Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP273  
T00061050  
 
METAR KCCU 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M13 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 050535Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR M05/M14 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 050553Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T10561111 10050 21056 51006 $  
METAR KLXV 050453Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR M04/M11 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T10441111 $  
METAR KLXV 050353Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP284  
T10281122 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/05/2026  
RANGELY - 06:52:03 MDT / 19:43:23 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:51:57 MDT / 19:41:40 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:43:54 MDT / 19:35:52 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 04/05/26 06:11 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...148/022  
13300 FT MSL...134/021  
13000 FT MSL...138/021  
12400 FT MSL...147/022  
12000 FT MSL...149/023  
11700 FT MSL...150/021  
11100 FT MSL...147/022  
11000 FT MSL...144/020  
10300 FT MSL...145/022  
10100 FT MSL...134/013  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0526 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1125 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN IN PLACE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE AREA.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 050615Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00591063  
METAR KAJZ 050555Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 T00601040  
10181 20060 401831021  
METAR KAJZ 050535Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3034 RMK AO2  
T00681040  
 
KMTJ 050525Z 0506/0606 14006KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 34008KT P6SM SKC  
FM060300 17006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 050553Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP255  
T00501078 10150 20050 51012  
METAR KMTJ 050453Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T00501078  
METAR KMTJ 050353Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP256  
T00671083  
 
METAR KGUC 050556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP302  
T10111072 10128 21011 401281083 51012 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 050456Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP301  
T00061083 FZRANO $  
METAR KGUC 050356Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP296  
T00281111 $  
 
METAR K7BM 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3047 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 050535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 050615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A3044 RMK AO2  
T10081102  
METAR KAEJ 050555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3043 RMK AO2 T00001110  
10129 21001 401401053  
METAR KAEJ 050535Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 02/M12 A3043 RMK AO2  
T00181123  
 
METAR KANK 050615Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 T00281101  
$  
METAR KANK 050555Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 T00401102  
10145 20039 51021 $  
METAR KANK 050535Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 T00471102  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 050615Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 050555Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR M05/M12 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 050535Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR M05/M13 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 050615Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3038 RMK AO2  
T00471088  
METAR KAIB 050555Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 T00481085  
10165 20048  
METAR KAIB 050535Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3038 RMK AO2  
T00501086  
 
KTEX 050525Z 0506/0606 15007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 26007KT P6SM SCT110  
FM060300 14006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 050615Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 050555Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 050535Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3044 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 050615Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3040 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 050555Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR K04V 050535Z AUTO 30015KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCEZ 050553Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP246  
T00171061 10172 20011 51012  
METAR KCEZ 050453Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T00331061  
METAR KCEZ 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T00721078  
 
KDRO 050525Z 0506/0606 35006KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 11006KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 23008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T00281067 10161 20017 51009  
METAR KDRO 050453Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T00391061  
METAR KDRO 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T00781094  
 
METAR KPSO 050615Z AUTO 01002KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 050555Z AUTO 34001KT 10SM CLR M00/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 10146  
21002 401471062  
METAR KPSO 050535Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 050615Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR M03/M11 A3053 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 050555Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3053 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 050535Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M03/M12 A3053 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM052000 19010KT P6SM FEW120  
FM060200 21008KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KALS 050552Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3035 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0511  
SLPNO T00331122 10150 20028 51014  
SPECI KALS 050531Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3034 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0511  
T00501122  
METAR KALS 050452Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T00561128  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 04/05/2026  
VAIL - 06:42:44 MDT / 19:33:20 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:50:37 MDT / 19:37:32 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:42:30 MDT / 19:29:41 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 04/05/26 06:11 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...148/022  
13300 FT MSL...134/021  
13000 FT MSL...138/021  
12400 FT MSL...147/022  
12000 FT MSL...149/023  
11700 FT MSL...150/021  
11100 FT MSL...147/022  
11000 FT MSL...144/020  
10300 FT MSL...145/022  
10100 FT MSL...134/013  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0526 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1125 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL REMAIN IN PLACE FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.  
GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS EXPECTED ACROSS THE AREA.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250  
FM051800 04005KT P6SM SCT250  
FM060100 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KPGA 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01171106 10189 20111 51007 $  
METAR KPGA 050453Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01221100 $  
METAR KPGA 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T01331094 $  
 
METAR KRQE 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M14 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T00111144 10172 21011 51012 $  
METAR KRQE 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M15 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T00561150 $  
METAR KRQE 050353Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 08/M18 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T00781183 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0459 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SUNDAY 05/06Z THROUGH MONDAY 06/06Z  
VFR CONDITIONS.  
WINDS VARIABLE 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 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 06/06Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 08/06Z...VFR CONDITIONS.  
EXPECT ISOLATED TO SCATTERED -SHRA/-TSRA MONDAY AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING 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 050520Z 0506/0612 15005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 33007KT P6SM SKC  
FM060400 15006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 050554Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP260 T00720011  
10139 20072 50002 $  
METAR KSLC 050454Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP263 T00890011  
$  
METAR KSLC 050354Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP264 T00940022  
$  
 
KVEL 050525Z 0506/0606 35006KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM060200 31005KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KVEL 050553Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00561033 10133 20050 51011 $  
METAR KVEL 050453Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00671044 $  
METAR KVEL 050353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP266  
T00781028 $  
 
METAR KPUC 050553Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T00561067 10156 20056 51010 $  
METAR KPUC 050453Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T00561061 $  
METAR KPUC 050353Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00671061 $  
 
KCNY 050525Z 0506/0606 30004KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 18005KT P6SM SKC  
FM060100 30005KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KCNY 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T00611033 10172 20056 51008 $  
METAR KCNY 050453Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T00721050 $  
METAR KCNY 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T00941044 $  
 
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 050520Z 0506/0606 08007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 21007KT P6SM SKC  
FM060200 30007KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP285  
T00221056 10089 20017 50006 $  
METAR KEVW 050453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP289  
T00221044 $  
METAR KEVW 050353Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP291  
T00281044 $  
 
KRKS 050520Z 0506/0606 23005KT P6SM SKC  
FM051300 14004KT P6SM SKC  
FM052100 33007KT P6SM SKC  
FM060200 06004KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KRKS 050554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T00331056 10106 20022 50010  
METAR KRKS 050454Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP287  
T00281056  
METAR KRKS 050354Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP293  
T00331050  
 
KRWL 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM051800 24010G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM060000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW180  
METAR KRWL 050553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP273 T00281044  
10100 20017 51009  
METAR KRWL 050453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00221039  
METAR KRWL 050353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T00391050  
 
KLAR 050520Z 0506/0606 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM051200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM052100 31008KT P6SM FEW180  
FM060100 14009KT P6SM FEW180  
METAR KLAR 050553Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T10111061 10083 21017 51007  
METAR KLAR 050453Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP271  
T10061056  
METAR KLAR 050353Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T00061056  
 
KCYS 050520Z 0506/0606 03006KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 22009KT P6SM SKC  
FM051900 18008KT P6SM SKC  
FM052300 15008KT P6SM FEW180  
FM060200 12007KT P6SM FEW180  
METAR KCYS 050553Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP274  
T00331056 10100 20022 51013  
METAR KCYS 050453Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T00221067  
METAR KCYS 050353Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T00561067  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/05/26 06:10 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...344/058  
28000 FT MSL...333/051  
26000 FT MSL...354/058  
25000 FT MSL...342/006  
24000 FT MSL...307/010  
22000 FT MSL...328/001  
20000 FT MSL...239/002  
19000 FT MSL...141/001  
18000 FT MSL...357/000  
17000 FT MSL...081/001  
16000 FT MSL...037/001  
15000 FT MSL...162/025  
14000 FT MSL...133/019  
13600 FT MSL...066/003  
13000 FT MSL...140/021  
12000 FT MSL...145/023  
11200 FT MSL...148/015  
11000 FT MSL...144/021  
10000 FT MSL...146/021  
10000 FT MSL...139/021  
9000 FT MSL...136/021  
9000 FT MSL...139/021  
8100 FT MSL...125/023  
8000 FT MSL...127/022  
7400 FT MSL...127/025  
7000 FT MSL...133/022  
6700 FT MSL...128/025  
6200 FT MSL...127/017  
6000 FT MSL...126/021  
6000 FT MSL...132/018  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/05/26 06:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...185/026  
15000 FT MSL...182/027  
14000 FT MSL...183/033  
13000 FT MSL...165/024  
12000 FT MSL...175/022  
11000 FT MSL...180/022  
10500 FT MSL...200/022  
10000 FT MSL...188/022  
9500 FT MSL...189/022  
9000 FT MSL...186/022  
8600 FT MSL...190/023  
8000 FT MSL...176/025  
7900 FT MSL...171/026  
7400 FT MSL...159/026  
7000 FT MSL...140/025  
6700 FT MSL...141/020  
6600 FT MSL...122/021  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0432 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1030 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
SKC SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS (11KT OR LESS) WILL BE IN PLACE ACROSS  
ALL TERMINALS THROUGH 00Z. FEW-SCT FL150-200 CLOUDS WILL DEVELOP  
AND MOVE OVER THE COWBOY STATE AFTER 00Z.  
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 0522 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1122 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS FOR THE DURATION OF  
THIS TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL REMAIN GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KNOTS  
THROUGHOUT THIS FORECAST. KRWL AND KCDR ARE TWO EXCEPTIONS, AS THEY  
MAY SEE WINDS GUST TO NEAR 20 KNOTS SUNDAY, BETWEEN 18Z TO 23Z.  
UNDER CLEAR SKIES AND CALM WINDS TONIGHT, FG CHANCES REMAIN MINIMAL,  
AROUND 10%, FOR PORTIONS OF THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE AND THE HIGH  
VALLEYS TO THE WEST.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 050615Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3039 RMK AO2  
T00011069  
METAR KIBM 050555Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 T00141067  
10131 20003  
METAR KIBM 050535Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3038 RMK AO2  
T00111068  
 
KSNY 050520Z 0506/0606 35007KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 23009KT P6SM SKC  
FM052300 16007KT P6SM FEW180  
FM060200 10008KT P6SM SCT180  
METAR KSNY 050553Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP288  
T10171072 10133 21028 51020  
METAR KSNY 050453Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T00171061  
METAR KSNY 050353Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00441061  
 
METAR KOGA 050615Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3037 RMK AO2  
T10101045  
METAR KOGA 050555Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 T10041039  
10137 21013  
METAR KOGA 050535Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3035 RMK AO2  
T10111048  
 
METAR KIML 050553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP292  
T00221022 10150 20022 51023  
METAR KIML 050453Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T00501028  
METAR KIML 050353Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T00441028  
 
KMCK 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 050553Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP289  
T00221050 10156 20022 401721022 51022 $  
METAR KMCK 050453Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP279  
T00611044 $  
METAR KMCK 050353Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 05/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP277  
T00501044 $  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/05/26 06:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
7000 FT MSL...320/026  
5400 FT MSL...131/011  
5000 FT MSL...339/020  
4700 FT MSL...166/011  
4100 FT MSL...186/012  
4000 FT MSL...181/013  
3600 FT MSL...201/014  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0532 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1126 PM CDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL  
BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS THEN BE LIGHT  
OUT OF THE WEST DURING THE DAY WITH WINDS GENERALLY AROUND 5  
KTS. WINDS WILL THEN SHIFT TO THE EAST TO NORTHEAST THIS  
EVENING, REMAINING LIGHT AROUND 5 KTS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 16008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGLD 050553Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP283  
T00001078 10156 21006 51016  
METAR KGLD 050453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP278  
T00061083  
METAR KGLD 050353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00441072  
 
KGCK 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 050554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP270  
T00561050 10172 20039 401891044 51014  
METAR KGCK 050454Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 07/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00671050  
METAR KGCK 050354Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP269  
T00671050  
 
METAR KLBL 050556Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP280  
T00671050 10189 20067 402000000 51012 $  
METAR KLBL 050456Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP276  
T00891050 $  
METAR KLBL 050356Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM 10/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP273  
T01001050 $  
 
METAR KEHA 050615Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3039 RMK AO2  
T00341067  
METAR KEHA 050555Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 T00361071  
10185 20035  
METAR KEHA 050535Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3039 RMK AO2  
T00391065  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/05/26 06:16 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...153/023  
8100 FT MSL...131/020  
8000 FT MSL...165/023  
7000 FT MSL...146/025  
7000 FT MSL...150/024  
6100 FT MSL...164/023  
6000 FT MSL...158/025  
5400 FT MSL...154/026  
5000 FT MSL...151/027  
4700 FT MSL...154/026  
4300 FT MSL...151/019  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/05/26 06:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
8100 FT MSL...354/008  
5100 FT MSL...168/013  
4300 FT MSL...176/014  
4000 FT MSL...156/011  
3800 FT MSL...173/015  
3200 FT MSL...202/009  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0622 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1106 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST WITH CLEAR TO  
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES AND LIGHT WINDS. WINDS SHOULD BE BELOW 6 KTS  
AND OFTEN CALM AT TIMES THROUGH THIS MORNING. WINDS SHOULD THEN  
STABILIZE FROM THE SOUTH LATER IN THE DAY AROUND 8 KTS.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0411 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1111 PM CDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR EXPECTED THROUGH TAF PD. WINDS WILL BE FAIRLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051600 20007KT P6SM SKC  
FM052100 19012KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 050553Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T00721067 10183 20072 401890011 51014  
METAR KGUY 050453Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T01171061  
METAR KGUY 050353Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP257  
T01001056  
 
KDHT 050520Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 20013KT P6SM SKC  
FM060100 17011KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDHT 050553Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP258  
T00781050 10167 20061 401780011 50005  
METAR KDHT 050453Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP261  
T00781061  
METAR KDHT 050353Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP265  
T00671067  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0537 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1220 AM CDT SUN APR 5 2026  
NO MAJOR CHANGES WERE MADE FOR THE 06Z TAF FORECAST.  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS. SURFACE WINDS  
ARE LIGHT AND VARIABLE TONIGHT. LATER THIS AFTERNOON, BREEZY  
WINDS RETURN FROM THE SOUTHWEST.  
RANGEL  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 050526Z 0506/0606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM050900 09006KT P6SM SKC  
FM051700 14007KT P6SM SKC  
FM060200 07006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 050553Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP245  
T00441078 10178 20044 51007  
METAR KFMN 050453Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP244  
T00671106  
METAR KFMN 050353Z 32003KT 10SM CLR 11/M16 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP239  
T01111156  
 
METAR KLVS 050553Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP250  
T00281089 10133 20006 51012 $  
METAR KLVS 050453Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP254  
T00221083 $  
METAR KLVS 050353Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP247  
T00391089 $  
 
METAR KRTN 050553Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP254  
T00391106 10144 20033 51013  
METAR KRTN 050453Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP253  
T00391106  
METAR KRTN 050353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP252  
T00671106  
 
METAR KCAO 050555Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP264  
T00561067 10156 20050 51008  
METAR KCAO 050455Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP264  
T00561072  
METAR KCAO 050355Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP268  
T00561072  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0531 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1126 PM MDT SAT APR 4 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. HIGH CLOUDS  
WILL CONTINUE TO PASS OVER THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE AREA THROUGH  
THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. ON SUNDAY AFTERNOON, SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL  
INCREASE ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL MTN CHAIN WITH GUSTS NEAR  
30KT ACROSS NORTHEAST NM, AND NEAR 20 TO 25 KT ELSEWHERE,  
INCLUDING KROW. INCREASING MOISTURE ACROSS SOUTHERN AREAS WILL  
ALLOW MID LEVEL CLOUDS TO DEVELOP BY SUNDAY AFTERNOON, WITH  
VIRGA OR VERY LIGHT SHOWERS DEVELOPING ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST  
MOUNTAINS. THESE SHOWERS WILL BE CAPABLE OF GUSTY AND ERRATIC  
WINDS. THESE SHOWERS WILL DIMINISH SUNDAY EVENING. WINDS WILL ALSO  
WEAKEN SUN EVE ACROSS EASTERN NM, EXCEPT ACROSS FAR NE NM WHERE  
GUSTY WINDS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.  
 
* * * * * 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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THIS PRODUCT IS UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10, 30 AND 50  
MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY  
BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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