898
NZUS99 KBOU 051709
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1105 MDT SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 051656Z 15005KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP275
T01221044 $
METAR KFNL 051556Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP285
T00891044 $
METAR KFNL 051456Z 05005KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP289
T00671044 51007 $
METAR KGXY 051656Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP301
T01391044 $
METAR KGXY 051556Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP308
T01061050 $
METAR KGXY 051456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP314
T00671056 51008 $
METAR KLMO 051655Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
T01171053
METAR KLMO 051635Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
T01101049
METAR KLMO 051615Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
T01021049
METAR KBDU 051655Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051635Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 051655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 T01211050
$
METAR KEIK 051635Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 T01101052
$
METAR KEIK 051615Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 T00981046
$
KBJC 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM051600 07006KT P6SM FEW220
FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 051645Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3042
METAR KBJC 051556Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3041
METAR KBJC 051445Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3042
KDEN 051456Z 0515/0618 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM051800 13007KT P6SM FEW220
FM052200 09007KT P6SM FEW220
FM060300 14007KT P6SM FEW100
FM060700 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM061100 25007KT P6SM FEW220
FM061700 03007KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KDEN 051653Z 32004KT 10SM FEW200 12/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP274 FU
OMTNS DSNT SW T01221056 $
METAR KDEN 051553Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW150 11/M07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP273
T01061067 $
METAR KDEN 051453Z 20003KT 10SM FEW150 08/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP280
T00781072 50007 $
METAR KBKF 051658Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3038 RMK AO2A SLP257
T01371083
METAR KBKF 051558Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3039 RMK AO2A SLP264
T01051068
KAPA 051128Z 0512/0612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM051700 14008KT P6SM FEW220
FM052100 10008KT P6SM FEW220
FM060300 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM060700 18008KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KAPA 051653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW040 FEW180 13/M07 A3039 RMK AO2
SLP273 FU FEW040 T01281067
METAR KAPA 051553Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW060 FEW180 11/M06 A3040 RMK AO2
SLP280 T01061056
METAR KAPA 051453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW060 07/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP287
T00721072 50005
METAR KMNH 051655Z AUTO 14010G14KT 110V170 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3044 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 051635Z AUTO 18009G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051615Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051655Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051635Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KFMM 051615Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051655Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051635Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051615Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 051653Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP283
T01441044 $
METAR KAKO 051553Z AUTO 14007KT 110V180 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
SLP292 T01281044 $
METAR KAKO 051453Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP296
T00941039 51007 $
METAR KLIC 051655Z AUTO 15012G18KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP276
T01441061
METAR KLIC 051555Z AUTO 16006G15KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01221061
METAR KLIC 051455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP289
T00891061 50005
METAR K2V6 051654Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051634Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051614Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051655Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051615Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 051653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP294
T01391056
METAR KITR 051553Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP293
T01221061
METAR KITR 051453Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP297
T01001056 51008
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 16:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...187/008
8000 FT MSL...158/007
7200 FT MSL...151/009
7000 FT MSL...167/011
6600 FT MSL...166/009
6000 FT MSL...154/009
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 529 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD WITH LIGHT WINDS. WEAK DRAINAGE FLOW
SHOULD GRADUALLY TURN TOWARDS AN EASTERLY COMPONENT LATER THIS
MORNING OR EARLY IN THE AFTERNOON, THEN SLOWLY TURN BACK TO
DRAINAGE THIS EVENING. WIND SPEEDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN UNDER
10KT. NO CEILING OR VISIBILITY CONCERNS ARE ANTICIPATED.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 051655Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051635Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 02/M13 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051615Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 051655Z AUTO 17011G16KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP284
T01161083
METAR KAFF 051455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP278
T00761073 51006
KCOS 051127Z 0512/0612 36006KT P6SM SKC
FM051700 15010KT P6SM FEW100
FM060300 09006KT P6SM SCT100
FM060600 01006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 051654Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP291
T01171072
METAR KCOS 051554Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP293
T00941078
METAR KCOS 051454Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP294
T00781078 51008
METAR KFLY 051655Z AUTO 18007G15KT 120V210 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3045 RMK AO2
T01121071
METAR KFLY 051635Z AUTO 14009KT 110V170 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3045 RMK AO2
T01021074
METAR KFLY 051615Z AUTO 13010G15KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3045 RMK AO2
T01011072
METAR KFCS 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP297
T01231083 $
METAR KFCS 051455Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP306
T00861072 52009 $
KPUB 051127Z 0512/0612 27006KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 12010KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 03006KT P6SM FEW120
FM060900 30006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 051653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP278
T01391067 $
METAR KPUB 051553Z 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP281 T01171061 $
METAR KPUB 051453Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP287
T00781061 50006 $
METAR KVTP 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051635Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051615Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 051654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP265
T01331078
METAR KTAD 051554Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP268
T01171078
METAR KTAD 051454Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP270
T00941083 51005
METAR KLHX 051653Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP278
T01171050
METAR KLHX 051553Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP280
T00831056
METAR KLHX 051453Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP286
T00501061 51010
METAR KLAA 051653Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP269
T01671050
METAR KLAA 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP279
T01331056
METAR KLAA 051453Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP284
T01111050 51007
METAR KSPD 051656Z AUTO 19012G20KT 18/M05 A3039 RMK AO1 SLP265
T01781050
METAR KSPD 051556Z AUTO 19013KT 16/M05 A3040 RMK AO1 SLP263
T01611050
METAR KSPD 051456Z AUTO 19010KT 13/M06 A3040 RMK AO1 SLP268 T01331056
51005
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 16:52 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...210/008
7800 FT MSL...174/004
7100 FT MSL...129/005
7000 FT MSL...129/010
6400 FT MSL...090/011
6000 FT MSL...098/009
5900 FT MSL...092/010
5700 FT MSL...089/010
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1129 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 519 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL
REMAIN LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN WITH SPEEDS UNDER 15 KTS.
SOME CUMULUS DEVELOPMENT WILL BRING SOME SCATTERED CLOUD COVER
FOR ALL THREE TERMINALS DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING.
-KT
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 051653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP302
T00781022
METAR KCAG 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP307
T00441022
METAR KCAG 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP310
T00171033 50006
METAR KHDN 051556Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP303
T00501028
METAR KHDN 051456Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 03/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP306
T00281033 50005
METAR KSBS 051655Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A3040 RMK AO1
T00611028
METAR KSBS 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3040 RMK AO1
T00451034
METAR KSBS 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3040 RMK AO1
T00361037
METAR KC07 051655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M04 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051615Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M05 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 051655Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3045 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3045 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3046 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 051653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP276
T00781033
METAR KEEO 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP284
T00441056
METAR KEEO 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP293
T00171050 50005
METAR K20V 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051615Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3049 RMK AO2
T00441047
METAR KGNB 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3049 RMK AO2
T00311049
METAR KGNB 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3049 RMK AO2
T00221051
METAR K0CO 051655Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR M01/M18 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051635Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR M02/M17 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051615Z AUTO 26010KT 220V280 10SM CLR M02/M20 A3051 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 051658Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M11 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051636Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051616Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 00/M12 A3048 RMK AO2
KGJT 051139Z 0512/0612 11008KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 30007KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 10006KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 10006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 051653Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP250
T01331039
METAR KGJT 051553Z 13011KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP253
T01111033
METAR KGJT 051453Z 12011KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP258
T00891028 53009
KRIL 051139Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 28007KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 16005KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 051653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP275
T00941017
METAR KRIL 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP280
T00671017
METAR KRIL 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP287
T00331011 51005
METAR K5SM 051655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M09 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3051 RMK AO2
KEGE 051139Z 0512/0612 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM051500 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 26008KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 09005KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 051656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP303
T00671044
METAR KEGE 051556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP311
T00331044
METAR KEGE 051456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP323
T00001033 50004
KASE 051139Z 0512/0612 21006KT P6SM SKC
FM051500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 34007G15KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 20009KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 21007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 051653Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP254
T00721072
METAR KASE 051553Z 04003KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP263
T00441100
METAR KASE 051453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP272
T00171089 50004
METAR KCCU 051415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M23 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 051653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 04/M14 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP261
T00391144 $
METAR KLXV 051553Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP264
T00111117 $
METAR KLXV 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M11 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP281
T10221111 50002 $
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 16:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11800 FT MSL...330/002
10400 FT MSL...148/006
10100 FT MSL...174/002
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 539 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS AND CLEAR SKIES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE
TAF PERIOD. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3039 RMK AO2
T01131045
METAR KAJZ 051635Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3040 RMK AO2
T01011038
METAR KAJZ 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3040 RMK AO2
T00941043
KMTJ 051139Z 0512/0612 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM051600 34006KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 14009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 051653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP258
T01111078
METAR KMTJ 051553Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP262
T00831072
METAR KMTJ 051453Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP266
T00561067 53008
METAR KGUC 051656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP299
T00721083 $
METAR KGUC 051556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP308
T00331078 $
METAR KGUC 051456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP319
T10061072 50006 FZRANO $
METAR K7BM 051655Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3045 RMK AO2
T00701106
METAR KAEJ 051635Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3045 RMK AO2
T00681106
METAR KAEJ 051615Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3045 RMK AO2
T00561107
METAR KANK 051655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 T00821094
$
METAR KANK 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3043 RMK AO2 T00701097
$
METAR KANK 051615Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3043 RMK AO2 T00661084
$
METAR KMYP 051655Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 051635Z AUTO 25011G14KT 10SM CLR 01/M12 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 051615Z AUTO 25010G16KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3041 RMK AO2
T01141052
METAR KAIB 051635Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
T01071053
METAR KAIB 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3042 RMK AO2
T00971067
KTEX 051139Z 0512/0612 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 27006G14KT P6SM SCT110
FM060300 14004KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M16 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M16 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051655Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051635Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051615Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 051653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP244
T01501089
METAR KCEZ 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP248
T01001050
METAR KCEZ 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP258
T00501061 52008
KDRO 051139Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM051700 12006KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 23006KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 051653Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP275
T01171067
METAR KDRO 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP268
T00941039
METAR KDRO 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP278
T00441050 51013
METAR KPSO 051655Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051635Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051615Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 051655Z AUTO 22012G17KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3059 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 051635Z AUTO 24012G17KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3058 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 051615Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3058 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 051127Z 0512/0612 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 19010KT P6SM FEW100
FM060200 21008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KALS 051652Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP270
T00891100 $
METAR KALS 051552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP282
T00441106 $
METAR KALS 051452Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 01/M11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP300
T00111111 51013 $
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 16:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11800 FT MSL...330/002
10400 FT MSL...148/006
10100 FT MSL...174/002
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 539 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS AND CLEAR SKIES ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE
TAF PERIOD. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 051127Z 0512/0612 25006KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 06005KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 051653Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP228
T01441094 $
METAR KPGA 051553Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP228
T01281106 $
METAR KPGA 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP227
T01061094 53008 $
METAR KRQE 051653Z AUTO 14007G16KT 110V170 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3036 RMK AO2
SLP214 T01501094 $
METAR KRQE 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP224
T00941117 $
METAR KRQE 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP236
T00281117 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1614 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION...SUNDAY 05/18Z THROUGH MONDAY 06/18Z
EXPECT VFR
CONDITIONS WITH INCREASING MID AND HIGH CLOUDS THIS AFTERNOON INTO
MONDAY. ISOLATED -SHRA/-TSRA SOUTH OF A KSOW-KSJN LINE FROM
22Z-03Z, BASES AOA 10KFT AGL. SFC WINDS GENERALLY LIGHT, 10 KTS OR
LESS.
OUTLOOK...MONDAY 06/18Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 08/18Z...EXPECT MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS. SCT -SHRA/-TSRA DEVELOPING AFTER 16Z-18Z MONDAY,
CONTINUING INTO MONDAY EVENING. BRIEF MVFR CONDITIONS AND
GUSTY/ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE IN HEAVIER SHOWERS. DRIER CONDITIONS
TUESDAY WITH AN ISOLATED SHOWER NEAR THE AZ/NM STATE LINE.
SURFACE WINDS S-SW 10-15 KTS MONDAY AND W 10-15 KTS ON TUESDAY.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 051503Z 0515/0618 15005KT P6SM FEW200
FM051700 33007KT P6SM FEW200
FM060400 15006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 051654Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW200 13/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01281011 $
METAR KSLC 051554Z 11003KT 10SM SCT200 11/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP254
T01111017 $
METAR KSLC 051454Z 12003KT 10SM FEW200 08/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP257
T00830006 53006 $
KVEL 051139Z 0512/0612 19005KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 31005KT P6SM FEW200
FM060600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 051653Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP274
T01061039 $
METAR KVEL 051553Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP277
T00891033 $
METAR KVEL 051453Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP281
T00671039 51007 $
METAR KPUC 051653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP269
T01281072 $
METAR KPUC 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP275
T00941061 $
METAR KPUC 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP279
T00831056 51008 $
KCNY 051139Z 0512/0612 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
FM051600 10005KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 30005KT P6SM FEW200
FM060600 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 051653Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01501039 $
METAR KCNY 051553Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01331039 $
METAR KCNY 051453Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP254
T00941028 51009 $
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 051120Z 0512/0612 10005KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 21007KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 051653Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP267
T00671022 $
METAR KEVW 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP275
T00391028 $
METAR KEVW 051453Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP276
T00221028 53003 $
KRKS 051120Z 0512/0612 23005KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 26008KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 06004KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRKS 051654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP284
T00671033
METAR KRKS 051554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP293
T00391033
METAR KRKS 051454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP294
T00221039 51004
KRWL 051128Z 0512/0612 07004KT P6SM SKC
FM051600 23005KT P6SM FEW250
FM060300 19006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 051653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP274
T00781028
METAR KRWL 051553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP278
T00501033
METAR KRWL 051453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP284 T00281039
51003
KLAR 051128Z 0512/0612 17008KT P6SM SKC
FM052300 02007KT P6SM FEW250
FM060200 07008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 051653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP271
T00721067 $
METAR KLAR 051553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP276
T00501061 $
METAR KLAR 051453Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP290
T00171056 51005 $
KCYS 051128Z 0512/0612 27007KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 20009KT P6SM FEW250
FM060300 12006KT P6SM SCT180
METAR KCYS 051653Z 19010G20KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND
21026/1619 SLP279 T01001056
METAR KCYS 051553Z 19009KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP276
T00721061
METAR KCYS 051453Z 21007KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP281
T00501056 50002
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/05/26 16:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
30000 FT MSL...313/038
28000 FT MSL...302/047
26000 FT MSL...329/053
22000 FT MSL...332/001
20000 FT MSL...263/005
19000 FT MSL...018/005
18000 FT MSL...239/001
16000 FT MSL...234/001
15000 FT MSL...026/001
14000 FT MSL...027/000
13600 FT MSL...227/010
13000 FT MSL...356/001
12000 FT MSL...270/001
11200 FT MSL...265/004
11000 FT MSL...259/003
10100 FT MSL...171/003
10000 FT MSL...172/003
9000 FT MSL...216/003
8100 FT MSL...160/003
8000 FT MSL...226/006
7400 FT MSL...162/005
7000 FT MSL...198/006
6700 FT MSL...105/005
6200 FT MSL...160/004
6000 FT MSL...147/012
6000 FT MSL...144/007
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/05/26 16:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...262/014
17000 FT MSL...285/010
15000 FT MSL...257/004
14100 FT MSL...268/010
14000 FT MSL...328/017
13000 FT MSL...284/006
12000 FT MSL...251/005
11700 FT MSL...271/006
11000 FT MSL...262/003
10500 FT MSL...273/004
10000 FT MSL...134/031
9500 FT MSL...163/005
9000 FT MSL...181/009
8600 FT MSL...190/011
8000 FT MSL...192/012
7900 FT MSL...183/014
7400 FT MSL...169/015
7000 FT MSL...183/013
6700 FT MSL...180/015
6600 FT MSL...170/012
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1702 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1101 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
DRY AND VFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THIS TAF PERIOD WITH
INCREASING HIGH CLOUDS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN 10 KTS OR LESS
AT ALL TERMINALS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY. AT KCPR, THERE IS A 10% CHANCE
THAT LOW CLOUDS MOVE INTO THE TERMINAL BEGINNING AROUND 13Z MONDAY.
HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE IS FAR TOO LOW AT THIS TIME TO MENTION IN
KCPR TAF.
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 1131 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 531 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR ALL OF OUR WYOMING AND NEBRASKA
TERMINALS THROUGHOUT THE FORECAST PERIOD UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES
AND LIGHT WINDS BELOW 10 KNOTS. KCDR MAY SEE OCCASIONAL GUSTS OF 15-
20 KNOTS AFTER 18Z. OVERALL, LIGHT WESTERLY WINDS AT THE BEGINNING
OF THE PERIOD WILL GRADUALLY SHIFT TO ENE BY THE END OF THE TAF
PERIOD WITH THE EXCEPTION OF KRWL WHICH MAY SEE SW WINDS PREVAIL
UNTIL 00Z.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 051655Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
T01391045
METAR KIBM 051635Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
T01351044
METAR KIBM 051615Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
T01321044
KSNY 051128Z 0512/0612 27008KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 19008KT P6SM FEW250
FM060300 12008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSNY 051653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP289
T01391056
METAR KSNY 051553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP284
T01281050
METAR KSNY 051453Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP293
T00891039 51004
METAR KOGA 051655Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3040 RMK AO2
T01501031
METAR KOGA 051635Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3040 RMK AO2
T01461026
METAR KOGA 051615Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3040 RMK AO2
T01351022
METAR KIML 051653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP299
T01561044
METAR KIML 051553Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP303
T01281022
METAR KIML 051453Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP310
T00671022 50006
KMCK 051120Z 0512/0612 27005KT P6SM FEW250
FM052200 13006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 051653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP302
T01441022 $
METAR KMCK 051553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP307
T01171011 $
METAR KMCK 051453Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP311
T00671022 50006 PWINO $
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/05/26 16:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...318/022
8500 FT MSL...317/021
8000 FT MSL...313/019
7000 FT MSL...303/015
6000 FT MSL...296/014
5400 FT MSL...291/013
5000 FT MSL...296/014
4700 FT MSL...298/012
4100 FT MSL...293/011
4000 FT MSL...301/012
3600 FT MSL...299/014
3400 FT MSL...298/013
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1142 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 637 AM CDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS WILL
BE LIGHT OUT OF THE WEST TO NORTHWEST AROUND 5 TO 10 KTS. WINDS
WILL THEN SHIFT TO THE EAST TO NORTHEAST THIS EVENING, AROUND 5
TO 10 KTS. SKIES WILL BE MOSTLY CLEAR THROUGH THE EARLY EVENING,
THEN HIGH CLOUDS MOVE IN TONIGHT.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 051120Z 0512/0612 28005KT P6SM FEW250
FM051800 15008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 051653Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP296
T01561050
METAR KGLD 051553Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP294
T01441050
METAR KGLD 051453Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP298
T01221044 50006
KGCK 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 051654Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP297
T01611028
METAR KGCK 051554Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP301
T01391028
METAR KGCK 051454Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP303
T01111028 51017
METAR KLBL 051656Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM 18/M03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP298
T01781033 $
METAR KLBL 051556Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM 17/M03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP298
T01671033 $
METAR KLBL 051456Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM 14/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP297
T01391017 50006 $
METAR KEHA 051655Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3045 RMK AO2
T01831054
METAR KEHA 051635Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3045 RMK AO2
T01811052
METAR KEHA 051615Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3045 RMK AO2
T01711050
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/05/26 16:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
6100 FT MSL...159/005
6000 FT MSL...151/004
5300 FT MSL...133/003
5000 FT MSL...160/004
4700 FT MSL...148/004
4200 FT MSL...192/002
4000 FT MSL...149/003
4000 FT MSL...135/004
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/05/26 16:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
6000 FT MSL...250/005
5900 FT MSL...243/004
5100 FT MSL...221/004
5000 FT MSL...210/003
4300 FT MSL...211/004
4000 FT MSL...210/005
3800 FT MSL...192/004
3200 FT MSL...227/006
3000 FT MSL...220/006
3000 FT MSL...220/006
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1658 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1047 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL FOR BOTH KGLD AND KMCK
THROUGH THE PERIOD. WINDS TODAY WILL REMAIN LIGHT AND FAIRLY
VARIABLE, FAVORING THE SOUTHEAST AS THE AFTERNOON PROGRESSES.
OVERNIGHT, WINDS WILL GRADUALLY FAVOR AN EAST-NORTHEASTERLY
DIRECTION. TOMORROW DURING THE MIDDAY, WINDS WILL BE MORE
EASTERLY AND GUSTS AROUND 25-30 KTS ARE FORECAST.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1657 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1109 AM CDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH
EARLY MONDAY. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS THROUGH MID/LATE AFTERNOON
ARE FORECAST TO TURN SOUTHEASTERLY 5 TO 15KT GENERALLY AFTER 23-01Z
THIS EVENING AS SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE IN EASTERN KANSAS PUSHES OFF
TO THE EAST.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 051121Z 0512/0612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 18011KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 21012KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 051653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP274
T01831044
METAR KGUY 051553Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP278
T01561033
METAR KGUY 051453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP282
T01171044 50009
KDHT 051121Z 0512/0612 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
FM051600 20014KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 051653Z AUTO 22011G19KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP284
T01721056
METAR KDHT 051553Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP287
T01561050
METAR KDHT 051453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP286
T01171050 51009
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1116 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 613 AM CDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE VERY LIKELY OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. VERY LIGHT
WINDS THIS MORNING WILL BECOME A BIT BREEZY DURING THE AFTERNOON
WITH SUSTAINED WINDS AROUND 10-15 KTS. THOSE BREEZY WINDS WILL
STICK AROUND THROUGH THE END OF THIS TAF CYCLE. MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES
ARE EXPECTED.
MUSCHA
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 051120Z 0512/0612 09006KT P6SM SKC
FM051700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 08008KT P6SM SKC
FM061000 08010KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KFMN 051653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP265
T01391061
METAR KFMN 051553Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP268
T01001056
METAR KFMN 051453Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP275
T00561067 51013
METAR KLVS 051653Z AUTO 15016G21KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP275
T01171061 $
METAR KLVS 051553Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP275
T00891061 $
METAR KLVS 051453Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP276
T00721067 53014 $
METAR KRTN 051653Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP273
T01111078
METAR KRTN 051553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP270
T00941083
METAR KRTN 051453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP275
T00611083 53006
METAR KCAO 051655Z AUTO 19014G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01561056
METAR KCAO 051555Z AUTO 21013G21KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP282
T01391056
METAR KCAO 051455Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01281056 51007
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1105 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 505 AM MDT SUN APR 5 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. THIS 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 CONTINUE TO DEVELOP. LATE THIS AFTERNOON,
VIRGA OR VERY LIGHT SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST
MOUNTAINS. THESE SHOWERS WILL BE CAPABLE OF GUSTY AND ERRATIC
WINDS BEFORE DIMINISHING THIS EVENING. WINDS WILL ALSO WEAKEN THUS
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 051200Z
VALID 051800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1809+04 1907-02 3106-15 2912-29 271545 262155 272766
BCE 1813-01 2108-16 2106-28 230944 261254 281861
LND 1908+02 2508-04 3127-18 3140-30 304646 305056 295566
RKS 9900 2708-04 3121-16 3127-29 303546 304255 294766
GJT 9900+05 2105-02 3012-16 3114-29 291645 301654 292464
FMN 1508+06 1906-01 2808-16 3110-29 311144 291653 282661
ABQ 1411+04 1306-02 9900-16 2809-28 281844 281553 272858
MBW 9900 2606-06 3028-18 3140-30 304746 304955 295165
DEN 1706+02 2605-04 2919-17 3027-30 303346 313255 293964
PUB 9900+03 2409-02 2816-17 3016-29 312145 302954 293661
ALS 2310-01 2812-17 3016-30 312044 302253 282960
TCC 2008 1713+01 1719-03 3013-16 2817-28 272044 262052 273257
BFF 2207 2805-01 2815-08 3033-20 3047-31 305546 305656 295663
GLD 9900 2905+00 2711-06 2929-18 3035-30 304046 304355 294862
GCK 9900+06 3407+00 2917-06 3028-18 3126-30 302744 293153 274460
GAG 9900+06 0114+00 3218-05 3125-17 2928-28 263744 264252 265358
AMA 9900 9900+01 9900-03 3018-16 2722-28 262643 253152 263857
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DATA BASED ON 051200Z
VALID 060000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1605+06 2011-01 2310-15 2511-29 272245 262755 253064
BCE 1708+01 2109-15 2513-28 262244 262554 263360
LND 9900+05 2305-02 3024-17 3033-30 294746 295056 295266
RKS 9900 9900-02 2914-16 3023-30 293446 283855 284366
GJT 9900+08 2408+00 2711-16 3010-29 292244 282554 283164
FMN 9900+10 1905+01 2806-16 3008-28 291344 281953 272760
ABQ 1608+08 1507+00 9900-15 2912-28 292243 282153 282958
MBW 9900 2412-03 3027-18 3141-30 304746 305455 306066
DEN 9900+05 1807-02 2926-17 3126-30 303745 314355 304665
PUB 1408+06 2511+00 3022-17 3120-29 322644 312554 293163
ALS 2110+01 3113-17 3315-29 302044 292354 282862
TCC 1816 1815+04 1910-03 3014-16 3017-28 292244 282353 273158
BFF 9900 9900+02 2612-06 3031-20 3043-31 316046 316656 306865
GLD 1710 1810+02 2515-05 3031-18 3037-30 314445 304755 294962
GCK 1710+10 1910+01 2824-04 3124-17 3131-29 303444 293754 284562
GAG 1508+09 9900+01 3022-03 3120-17 3116-29 292744 283153 264159
AMA 1714 1811+02 2612-03 3116-16 3019-28 282544 282652 263358
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DATA BASED ON 051200Z
VALID 061200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2412+07 2714-02 2524-17 2622-29 262445 262955 283763
BCE 2211+01 2417-16 2417-28 252843 264453 285660
LND 2408+04 2615-03 2623-17 2629-30 273447 274056 284664
RKS 2210 2621-02 2621-17 2622-30 272946 273256 284064
GJT 2311+07 2417+00 2618-17 2621-28 262645 273054 284262
FMN 1811+07 1809+01 2414-17 2720-27 273243 284653 296460
ABQ 1709+05 9900+00 2307-16 2920-27 293842 295852 307561
MBW 2708 2814-03 2824-17 2731-30 273447 283956 284464
DEN 2808+06 2919-01 2816-16 2818-30 272946 273555 284464
PUB 2713+07 2919+00 2910-16 2715-30 282745 282955 284363
ALS 2810+00 2808-16 2713-29 272545 283554 294962
TCC 2221 2024+04 1610-01 2807-17 3018-28 292043 293453 305061
BFF 1721 2411+03 3113-04 2938-17 3044-31 294947 295056 295265
GLD 2118 2311+06 2609-02 3028-17 3031-30 293846 294156 294965
GCK 2232+10 2124+03 2407-02 3122-17 3028-30 303246 293755 294364
GAG 2214+09 2109+01 9900-04 3116-17 3120-29 302045 292254 293863
AMA 2119 1917+02 1909-02 3011-17 3113-28 302344 292953 304260
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