754
NZUS99 KBOU 051809
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1205 MDT SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 051756Z 19009KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01441044 10144 20006 58012 $
SPECI KFNL 051730Z 18007KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 051656Z 15005KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP275
T01221044 $
METAR KGXY 051756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP291
T01611044 10161 21028 58013 $
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 KLMO 051755Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 T01431057
10143 21015
METAR KLMO 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3040 RMK AO2
T01321056
METAR KLMO 051715Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
T01251053
METAR KBDU 051755Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051715Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 051755Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 T01501060
$
METAR KEIK 051735Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 T01381059
$
METAR KEIK 051715Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 T01341058
$
KBJC 051739Z 0518/0618 07006KT P6SM FEW220
FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM061600 06007KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 051750Z 09008KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3040
SPECI KBJC 051730Z 18003KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3040
METAR KBJC 051645Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3042
KDEN 051739Z 0518/0624 10007KT P6SM FEW220
FM052200 09010KT P6SM FEW220
FM060300 14007KT P6SM FEW100
FM060700 19008KT P6SM FEW100
FM061000 24007KT P6SM FEW220
FM061600 31006KT P6SM SCT220
FM061800 03007KT P6SM SCT220
FM062000 08009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
FM062300 10015KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
METAR KDEN 051753Z 02008KT 10SM FEW070 FEW200 14/M05 A3038 RMK AO2
SLP261 T01441050 10144 21006 58009 $
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 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 051739Z 0518/0618 14008KT P6SM FEW220
FM052100 07008KT P6SM FEW220
FM060200 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 18008KT P6SM FEW220
FM061200 22006KT P6SM FEW220
FM061500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KAPA 051753Z 16008G15KT 10SM FEW180 14/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01441078 10144 21011 58010
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 KMNH 051755Z AUTO 14010G16KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051735Z AUTO 14009G16KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051715Z AUTO 14010G14KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051755Z AUTO VRB04G12KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051735Z AUTO VRB05G11KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051715Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KSTK 051755Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051735Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051715Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 051753Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP281
T01441050 10150 20006 58008 $
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 KLIC 051755Z AUTO 18007G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP276
T01561072 10156 21078 58007
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 K2V6 051734Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051714Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051654Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051755Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051715Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP286 T01611056
10161 21050 58006
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
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 17:52 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...189/004
9000 FT MSL...175/013
8800 FT MSL...163/015
8000 FT MSL...152/010
7900 FT MSL...146/011
7200 FT MSL...153/011
7000 FT MSL...161/009
6600 FT MSL...170/011
6100 FT MSL...186/011
6000 FT MSL...160/007
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1801 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1156 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. OVERALL LIGHT WINDS THROUGH
TOMORROW (<12 KTS) WITH LIGHT AND VRB WINDS TRANSITIONING TO ESE
IN THE NEXT HOUR AS FLOW BECOMES MORE ORGANIZED. WINDS SHOULD
BECOME MORE EAST LATER THIS AFTERNOON BEFORE RETURNING TO DRAINAGE
BY 07Z-10Z. FOR TOMORROW, EXPECT A GRADUAL TRANSITION FROM
DRAINAGE TO A LIGHT NORTHEAST BY 17Z/18Z BEFORE A BACKDOOR COLD
FRONT BRINGS IN STRONGER EASTERLY FLOW OF AROUND 15 KTS BY 22-23Z.
NO CEILING ISSUES EXPECTED.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 051755Z AUTO 16009G15KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051735Z AUTO 15009G15KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051715Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 051755Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01221089 10126 21042 57008
METAR KAFF 051655Z AUTO 17011G16KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP284
T01161083
KCOS 051720Z 0518/0618 16010KT P6SM SKC
FM060000 13008KT P6SM FEW100
FM060600 01007KT P6SM SKC
FM061600 16008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 051754Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP288
T01281078 10128 21011 58008
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 KFLY 051755Z AUTO 19005G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3044 RMK AO2
T01251074 10125 21028
METAR KFLY 051735Z AUTO 14008KT 110V190 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3044 RMK AO2
T01211070
METAR KFLY 051715Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3044 RMK AO2
T01211067
METAR KFCS 051655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP297
T01231083 $
KPUB 051720Z 0518/0618 11008KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 08007KT P6SM SKC
FM060800 30006KT P6SM SKC
FM061600 27006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 051753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP267
T01561067 10156 21017 58014 $
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 KVTP 051755Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051715Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 051754Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP253
T01561078 10156 21011 58009
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 KLHX 051753Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP267
T01501050 10150 21017 58009
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 KLAA 051753Z AUTO 13010G18KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP260
T02001044 10200 21039 58013
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 KSPD 051756Z AUTO 20014G21KT 19/M05 A3037 RMK AO1 SLP255 T01941050
10194 21028 58008
METAR KSPD 051656Z AUTO 19012G20KT 18/M05 A3039 RMK AO1 SLP265
T01781050
METAR KSPD 051556Z AUTO 19013KT 16/M05 A3040 RMK AO1 SLP263
T01611050
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 17:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...129/008
7800 FT MSL...131/012
7000 FT MSL...131/011
7000 FT MSL...139/013
6400 FT MSL...145/012
6000 FT MSL...122/011
5900 FT MSL...111/010
5700 FT MSL...115/010
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1707 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1107 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WITH GENERALLY LIGHT, DIURNAL WIND REGIMES ARE
EXPECTED AT COS, PUB AND ALS OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 051753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP297
T01061033 10106 21056 58007
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 KHDN 051756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP282
T01061044 10106 21028 58006
METAR KHDN 051556Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP303
T00501028
METAR KSBS 051755Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3038 RMK AO1 T00901037
10090 21053
METAR KSBS 051735Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A3040 RMK AO1
T00851031
METAR KSBS 051715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A3040 RMK AO1
T00711031
METAR KC07 051755Z AUTO 10SM SCT020 03/M03 A3051 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KC07 051735Z AUTO 5SM HZ CLR 02/M05 A3051 RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KC07 051715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 051755Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 051753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP268
T01111050 10111 21044 58010
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 K20V 051755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M05 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051715Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 051755Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3047 RMK AO2 T00751065
10075 21065
METAR KGNB 051735Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3047 RMK AO2
T00651063
METAR KGNB 051715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A3047 RMK AO2
T00601038
METAR K0CO 051755Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 00/M16 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051735Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 00/M17 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051715Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR M01/M17 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051756Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051738Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M13 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051716Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3049 RMK AO2
KGJT 051720Z 0518/0618 11008KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 28006KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 01005KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 10009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 051753Z 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP245 T01441050 10150
20033 58009
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
KRIL 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 28006KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 051753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP263
T01221022 10122 21017 58014
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 K5SM 051755Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3051 RMK AO2
KEGE 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 26008KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 051756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP290
T00891044 10089 21039 58017
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
KASE 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 33008G15KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 21007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 051753Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP237
T01001078 10100 21056 58013
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 KCCU 051740Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 00/M20 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M18 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP251 T00671178
10067 21111 58004 $
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 $
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 17:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10400 FT MSL...164/007
10300 FT MSL...159/004
10100 FT MSL...158/007
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1724 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 051755Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 T01471050
10147 21003
METAR KAJZ 051735Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3038 RMK AO2
T01341048
METAR KAJZ 051715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3038 RMK AO2
T01241048
KMTJ 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 34007KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 14008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 051753Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01331067 10133 21017 58008
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 KGUC 051756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP286
T00941089 10100 21067 58015 $
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 K7BM 051755Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051735Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051715Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 051755Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3042 RMK AO2 T00941097
10094 21046
METAR KAEJ 051735Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3044 RMK AO2
T00861100
METAR KAEJ 051715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3044 RMK AO2
T00811102
METAR KANK 051755Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3039 RMK AO2 T01051105
10105 21034 58016 $
METAR KANK 051735Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3040 RMK AO2 T00941101
$
METAR KANK 051715Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3042 RMK AO2 T00861099
$
METAR KMYP 051755Z AUTO 27015G19KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 051735Z AUTO 26012G20KT 10SM CLR 01/M15 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 051715Z AUTO 28010G18KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 051755Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3040 RMK AO2 T01411068
10141 21007
METAR KAIB 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3040 RMK AO2
T01311061
METAR KAIB 051715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3041 RMK AO2
T01201061
KTEX 051720Z 0518/0618 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 051755Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 10/M15 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M15 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M15 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051755Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051735Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051715Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 051753Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01721100 10172 21044 56006
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
KDRO 051720Z 0518/0618 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 24008KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 051753Z AUTO 10008KT 080V150 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3039 RMK AO2
SLP263 T01441072 10144 21033 58004
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 KPSO 051755Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3044 RMK AO2 10122
21046
METAR KPSO 051735Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051715Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 051755Z AUTO 21012G19KT 10SM CLR 02/M13 A3059 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 051735Z AUTO 21011G19KT 10SM CLR 01/M14 A3059 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 051715Z AUTO 21013G20KT 10SM CLR 00/M13 A3059 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 20008KT P6SM FEW120
FM060400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM061700 18006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 051752Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP258
T01221128 10122 21094 58010 $
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 $
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 17:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10400 FT MSL...164/007
10300 FT MSL...159/004
10100 FT MSL...158/007
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1724 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 051720Z 0518/0618 06005KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM061500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 OVC150
METAR KPGA 051753Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01721089 10172 20072 51001 $
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 KRQE 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01671100
10167 21050 56006 $
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 $
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 051720Z 0518/0624 33007KT P6SM FEW200
FM060400 15007KT P6SM SCT200
FM061700 32008KT P6SM SCT180
METAR KSLC 051754Z 32004KT 10SM SCT200 14/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP247
T01440006 10144 20028 57006 $
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 $
KVEL 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 31005KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 051753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP268
T01171044 10122 20000 58006 $
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 KPUC 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267 T01331083
10139 20000 58003 $
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 $
KCNY 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 051753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP243
T01671039 10167 20006 58006 $
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 $
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1750 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON, TRANSITIONING TO SOUTHEASTERLY BETWEEN 04-06Z THIS
EVENING. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH INCREASING HIGH CLOUDS
OVERNIGHT.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
LIGHT,TERRAIN-DRIVEN WINDS
WILL PREVAIL WITH VFR CONDITIONS AND INCREASING HIGH CLOUDS
OVERNIGHT. HIGH-BASED SHOWERS WILL BEGIN TO PUSH INTO FAR SOUTHERN
UTAH AS EARLY AS 16Z MONDAY. THESE SHOWERS WILL BE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING GUSTY AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS AND ISOLATED
THUNDER/LIGHTNING AT KCDC, KSGU, KBCE, AND PERHAPS KU52 ON THE
PERIPHERY DURING THE AFTERNOON.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 051720Z 0518/0618 34005KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 20008KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 051753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP258
T00891056 10089 21011 58004 $
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 $
KRKS 051720Z 0518/0618 19003KT P6SM SKC
FM052200 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM060400 16004KT P6SM FEW200
FM061500 25008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRKS 051754Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP276
T00831056 10089 21028 58004
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
KRWL 051737Z 0518/0618 25009KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
FM061600 23015KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP262 T01001039
10100 21033 58004
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
KLAR 051737Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 17008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP259 T00941083
10100 21056 58005 $
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 $
KCYS 051737Z 0518/0618 18011KT P6SM FEW100
FM060100 14006KT P6SM SCT100
FM060900 27006KT P6SM SKC
FM061500 14008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 051753Z 19013G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP262
T01171061 10122 21039 58007
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
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/05/26 17:49 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...338/059
22000 FT MSL...287/003
20000 FT MSL...225/002
19000 FT MSL...159/001
18000 FT MSL...273/001
17000 FT MSL...101/001
16000 FT MSL...242/001
15000 FT MSL...047/001
14000 FT MSL...156/001
13600 FT MSL...204/002
13000 FT MSL...074/004
12000 FT MSL...225/003
11200 FT MSL...258/007
11000 FT MSL...250/006
10000 FT MSL...217/004
10000 FT MSL...214/004
9000 FT MSL...161/006
8900 FT MSL...157/006
8100 FT MSL...150/006
8000 FT MSL...143/005
7400 FT MSL...154/006
7000 FT MSL...138/005
6700 FT MSL...156/010
6200 FT MSL...154/006
6000 FT MSL...164/006
6000 FT MSL...148/006
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/05/26 17:51 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...277/004
15000 FT MSL...269/014
14100 FT MSL...285/019
14000 FT MSL...290/020
13000 FT MSL...317/010
12000 FT MSL...251/007
11700 FT MSL...241/007
11000 FT MSL...240/005
10500 FT MSL...220/005
10000 FT MSL...197/006
9500 FT MSL...192/008
9000 FT MSL...195/010
8600 FT MSL...191/011
8000 FT MSL...185/013
7900 FT MSL...187/012
7400 FT MSL...183/012
7000 FT MSL...185/015
6700 FT MSL...189/013
6600 FT MSL...179/012
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 1745 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1138 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR THE FORECAST PERIOD. WINDS TODAY
WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT, BUT THE DIRECTION MAY BE VARIABLE AT
TIMES. THIS EVENING, A FRONTAL BOUNDARY WILL SLIP INTO THE AREA
FROM THE NORTHEAST, AND LEAD TO NORTHEAST WINDS IN NEBRASKA
WHICH WILL ROTATE TO EAST OR SOUTHEAST BY MONDAY MORNING. WINDS
SPEEDS WILL PICK UP MONDAY MORNING, OUT OF THE SW AT RWL, AND
OUT OF THE E OR ESE IN THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE. EXPECT PERIODIC
MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS FILTERING THROUGH THE AREA THROUGH THE
ENTIRE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 051755Z AUTO 19006G14KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3039 RMK AO2
T01491046 10150 21029
METAR KIBM 051735Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3040 RMK AO2
T01451045
METAR KIBM 051715Z AUTO 19009G17KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3041 RMK AO2
T01401046
KSNY 051737Z 0518/0618 22008KT P6SM FEW100
FM060100 15008KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 09008KT P6SM SKC
FM061500 10014KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 051753Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP285
T01561056 10156 21050 58007
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 KOGA 051755Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 T01631042
10169 21055
METAR KOGA 051735Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3039 RMK AO2
T01641037
METAR KOGA 051715Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3039 RMK AO2
T01561033
METAR KIML 051753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP295
T01611050 10167 21022 58006
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
KMCK 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 12007KT P6SM FEW150
FM060900 08011KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KMCK 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP295 T01671033
10167 21033 58009 $
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 $
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/05/26 17:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...331/025
10000 FT MSL...321/020
9000 FT MSL...316/016
8000 FT MSL...311/015
7000 FT MSL...310/016
6300 FT MSL...304/015
6000 FT MSL...303/015
5400 FT MSL...305/015
5000 FT MSL...306/016
4700 FT MSL...304/014
4100 FT MSL...301/014
4000 FT MSL...307/014
3600 FT MSL...305/015
3400 FT MSL...305/014
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1711 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1210 PM CDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THIS EVENING INTO MONDAY MORNING.
NORTHWEST WINDS OF 5 TO 10 KNOTS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON, WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KNOTS, ESPECIALLY ACROSS NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA. WINDS WILL SHIFT TO THE NORTHEAST THIS EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT AT 5-10 KNOTS BEFORE BECOMING EASTERLY MONDAY MORNING WITH
SPEEDS INCREASING TO 10 TO 15 KNOTS. SKIES WILL REMAIN MOSTLY CLEAR
THROUGH THE EVENING, WITH MID TO HIGH CLOUDS MOVING INTO THE AREA
OVERNIGHT INTO MONDAY MORNING, PARTICULARLY ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH-
CENTRAL NEBRASKA.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM052200 16010KT P6SM SKC
FM061200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM061400 07010KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KGLD 051753Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP288
T01721044 10172 21028 58006
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
KGCK 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM060000 16007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 051754Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP291
T01721028 10178 21022 58007
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 KLBL 051756Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM 20/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP290
T02001033 10200 21006 58004 $
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 KEHA 051755Z AUTO 16009G14KT 120V180 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3042 RMK AO2
T01981056 10206 20024
METAR KEHA 051735Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3044 RMK AO2
T01921057
METAR KEHA 051715Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3044 RMK AO2
T01881055
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/05/26 18:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8100 FT MSL...195/006
8000 FT MSL...169/004
7000 FT MSL...172/005
7000 FT MSL...176/005
6100 FT MSL...162/005
6000 FT MSL...172/004
5300 FT MSL...155/004
5000 FT MSL...154/005
4800 FT MSL...171/003
4200 FT MSL...167/003
4100 FT MSL...167/004
4000 FT MSL...128/004
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/05/26 17:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8100 FT MSL...001/005
8000 FT MSL...317/003
7000 FT MSL...281/005
6900 FT MSL...281/005
6000 FT MSL...244/005
5900 FT MSL...248/005
5100 FT MSL...241/004
5000 FT MSL...247/004
4300 FT MSL...247/004
4000 FT MSL...247/004
3800 FT MSL...229/003
3200 FT MSL...261/004
3000 FT MSL...258/004
3000 FT MSL...258/004
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1749 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 1710 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 051720Z 0518/0618 18011KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 21012KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 051753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP269
T01941056 10200 21006 58008
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
KDHT 051720Z 0518/0618 20012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 18012KT P6SM SKC
FM060700 20012KT P6SM SKC WS020/21040KT
METAR KDHT 051753Z AUTO 24008G26KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3042 RMK AO2 PK WND
23026/1744 SLP274 T01831061 10183 21006 58005
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
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1800 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1249 PM CDT SUN APR 5 2026
DRY CONDITIONS CONTINUE TO HOLD UNDER THE BUILDING HIGH PRESSURE
SYSTEM WITH TERMINALS EXPECTED TO STAY VFR THROUGH THE PACKAGE.
SURFACE WINDS MAY INCREASE OVER THE AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING,
BUT SHOULD STAY BELOW 25KT.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 051720Z 0518/0618 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 26006KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 08008KT P6SM SKC
FM061000 09011KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM061700 13008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
METAR KFMN 051753Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP259
T01611072 10167 21006 58008
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 KLVS 051753Z AUTO 14010G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP265
T01281072 10128 21039 58001 $
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 KRTN 051753Z AUTO 21010G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP257
T01441072 10144 21044 58006
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 KCAO 051755Z AUTO 22010G24KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3042 RMK AO2 PK WND
19026/1715 SLP274 T01611061 10167 20033 58001
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
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1717 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1111 AM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
SCATTERED MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS ARE ENTERING SOUTHERN PORTIONS
OF NEW MEXICO, AND SOME OF THESE WILL STRUGGLE TO GET INTO CENTRAL
AREAS OF THE STATE. A FEW HIGH-BASED WEAK SHOWERS MAY DEVELOP OVER
SOUTHWESTERN AND SOUTH CENTRAL HIGH TERRAIN AREAS JUST BEFORE
DUSK, BUT THESE WILL PRODUCE LITTLE, IF ANY, APPRECIABLE RAIN.
INSTEAD, GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY ANY OF THIS SHOWER
ACTIVITY. OTHERWISE PREVAILING BREEZES WILL TEND TO BE LIGHT TO
MODERATE (5 TO 25 KT) WITH A FEW HIGHER GUSTS IN NORTHEASTERN
AREAS OF NEW MEXICO. VFR CONDITIONS WILL HOLD.
* * * * * 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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