557
NZUS99 KBOU 052051
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1445 MDT SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 051956Z 21010KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01721067 $
METAR KFNL 051856Z 18012G16KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP252
T01611056 $
METAR KFNL 051756Z 19009KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01441044 10144 20006 58012 $
METAR KGXY 051956Z AUTO 15011G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP265
T01891056 $
METAR KGXY 051856Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01671050 $
METAR KGXY 051756Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP291
T01611044 10161 21028 58013 $
METAR KLMO 052035Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3031 RMK AO2
T01771082
METAR KLMO 052015Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3032 RMK AO2
T01721092
METAR KLMO 051955Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3033 RMK AO2
T01761071
METAR KBDU 052015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051955Z AUTO 20007KT 142V122 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 051935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 052035Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 T01791080
$
METAR KEIK 052015Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3028 RMK AO2 T01771076
$
METAR KEIK 051955Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 T01731077
$
KBJC 051739Z 0518/0618 07006KT P6SM FEW220
FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM061600 06007KT P6SM SCT220
METAR KBJC 051852Z 17009KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3036
METAR KBJC 051750Z 09008KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3040
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 051953Z 19007KT 140V230 10SM FEW100 FEW220 18/M08 A3030 RMK
AO2 SLP231 T01781078 $
METAR KDEN 051853Z 21009KT 10SM FEW070 FEW200 16/M08 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP245 T01611078 $
METAR KDEN 051753Z 02008KT 10SM FEW070 FEW200 14/M05 A3038 RMK AO2
SLP261 T01441050 10144 21006 58009 $
METAR KBKF 051858Z 08004KT 10SM FEW200 17/M08 A3032 RMK AO2A SLP232
T01701082
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 051953Z 16007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW200 18/M08 A3031 RMK AO2
SLP238 T01781083
METAR KAPA 051853Z 11008KT 080V140 10SM FEW100 FEW200 16/M08 A3034 RMK
AO2 SLP251 T01611083
METAR KAPA 051753Z 16008G15KT 10SM FEW180 14/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01441078 10144 21011 58010
METAR KMNH 052035Z AUTO 16010G14KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 052015Z AUTO 15011G16KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051955Z AUTO 14010G17KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 052035Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 052015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051955Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 052035Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 052015Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051955Z AUTO 17008G15KT 152V212 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3032 RMK
AO2
METAR KAKO 051953Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP261
T01671056 $
METAR KAKO 051853Z AUTO 14005G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP267
T01611050 $
METAR KAKO 051753Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP281
T01441050 10150 20006 58008 $
METAR KLIC 051955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP262
T01611072
METAR KLIC 051855Z AUTO 15009G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1800 SLP269 T01611072
SPECI KLIC 051820Z AUTO 15013G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1800 T01561072
METAR K2V6 052034Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 052014Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 051954Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 052035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 052015Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 051953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267
T01781056
METAR KITR 051853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01671056
METAR KITR 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP286 T01611056
10161 21050 58006
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 20:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...211/005
11100 FT MSL...158/008
10000 FT MSL...148/010
9900 FT MSL...144/011
9000 FT MSL...149/012
8800 FT MSL...147/012
8000 FT MSL...151/011
8000 FT MSL...152/011
7200 FT MSL...151/011
7000 FT MSL...144/013
6600 FT MSL...152/011
6100 FT MSL...134/013
6000 FT MSL...124/010
5900 FT MSL...111/012
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1922 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 052035Z AUTO 17011G17KT 10SM CLR 09/M17 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 052015Z AUTO 19005G14KT 10SM CLR 08/M17 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051955Z AUTO 15005G15KT 10SM CLR 08/M18 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 051955Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP253
T01531089
METAR KAFF 051855Z AUTO 15012G21KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01431084
METAR KAFF 051755Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01221089 10126 21042 57008
KCOS 051720Z 0518/0618 16010KT P6SM SKC
FM060000 13008KT P6SM FEW100
FM060600 01007KT P6SM SKC
FM061600 16008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 051954Z 12011G19KT 090V160 10SM FEW100 FEW200 14/M08 A3035
RMK AO2 SLP261 T01441078
METAR KCOS 051854Z 17011G17KT 10SM FEW100 14/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01391072
METAR KCOS 051754Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP288
T01281078 10128 21011 58008
METAR KFLY 052035Z AUTO 15011G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3037 RMK AO2
T01501075
METAR KFLY 052015Z AUTO 15016G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3037 RMK AO2
T01491073
METAR KFLY 051955Z AUTO 17010G16KT 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3038 RMK AO2
T01491069
METAR KFCS 051955Z AUTO 10006G19KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP265
T01601083 $
METAR KFCS 051855Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP286
T01441090 $
KPUB 051953Z 0520/0618 10012KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 08007KT P6SM SKC
FM060800 30006KT P6SM SKC
FM061600 27006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 051953Z 10014G21KT 070V130 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP234 T01891072 $
METAR KPUB 051853Z 07007G13KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01781072 $
METAR KPUB 051753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP267
T01561067 10156 21017 58014 $
METAR KVTP 052015Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051955Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 051954Z AUTO 09006G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01831072
METAR KTAD 051854Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP235
T01781072
METAR KTAD 051754Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP253
T01561078 10156 21011 58009
METAR KLHX 051953Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP240
T01891056
METAR KLHX 051853Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP252
T01721056
METAR KLHX 051753Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 15/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP267
T01501050 10150 21017 58009
METAR KLAA 051953Z AUTO 20009G21KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP238
T02221044
METAR KLAA 051853Z AUTO 13013G24KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP253
T02111044
METAR KLAA 051753Z AUTO 13010G18KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP260
T02001044 10200 21039 58013
METAR KSPD 051956Z AUTO 20016G26KT 22/M06 A3031 RMK AO1 PK WND
18028/1857 SLP235 T02171056
METAR KSPD 051856Z AUTO 17018G24KT 21/M05 A3034 RMK AO1 PK WND
17027/1825 SLP242 T02061050
METAR KSPD 051756Z AUTO 20014G21KT 19/M05 A3037 RMK AO1 SLP255 T01941050
10194 21028 58008
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 20:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...128/014
8600 FT MSL...127/014
8000 FT MSL...125/014
7800 FT MSL...132/014
7100 FT MSL...129/014
7000 FT MSL...129/013
6400 FT MSL...119/015
6000 FT MSL...121/015
5900 FT MSL...118/014
5700 FT MSL...115/013
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1932 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 051953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267
T01331056
METAR KCAG 051853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP278
T01221061
METAR KCAG 051753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP297
T01061033 10106 21056 58007
METAR KHDN 051956Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01221067
METAR KHDN 051856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP278
T01111094
METAR KHDN 051756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP282
T01061044 10106 21028 58006
METAR KSBS 052035Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3032 RMK AO1
T01301093
METAR KSBS 052015Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3034 RMK AO1
T01251091
METAR KSBS 051955Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3034 RMK AO1
T01211091
METAR KC07 052035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 052015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M02 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M01 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 052035Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3038 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 052015Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3039 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051955Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3039 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 051953Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP248
T01441078
METAR KEEO 051853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP257
T01331078
METAR KEEO 051753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP268
T01111050 10111 21044 58010
METAR K20V 052035Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 052015Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051955Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 052035Z AUTO 24011G16KT 210V270 10SM CLR 13/M14 A3040 RMK AO2
T01261140
METAR KGNB 052015Z AUTO 29009G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M14 A3041 RMK AO2
T01231142
METAR KGNB 051955Z AUTO 29012G17KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3041 RMK AO2
T01191103
METAR K0CO 052015Z AUTO 22006G17KT 050V300 10SM CLR 01/M14 A3051 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 051955Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 01/M13 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051935Z AUTO 28007G15KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 052036Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 04/M10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 052016Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 05/M09 A3046 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 051956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 05/M10 A3047 RMK AO2
KGJT 051720Z 0518/0618 11008KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 28006KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 01005KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 10009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 051953Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01781094
METAR KGJT 051853Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP230
T01671050
METAR KGJT 051753Z 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP245 T01441050 10150
20033 58009
KRIL 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 28006KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 051953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP236
T01611061
METAR KRIL 051853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP248
T01391050
METAR KRIL 051753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP263
T01221022 10122 21017 58014
METAR K5SM 052035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 052015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 051955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3050 RMK AO2
KEGE 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 26008KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 051956Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP254
T01391067
METAR KEGE 051856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP269
T01171056
METAR KEGE 051756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP290
T00891044 10089 21039 58017
KASE 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 33008G15KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 21007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 051953Z COR 35009KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01331111
METAR KASE 051953Z VRB05G14KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01331111
METAR KASE 051853Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01221106
METAR KCCU 051740Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 00/M20 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 051953Z AUTO 24009G17KT 210V270 10SM CLR 09/M18 A3042 RMK AO2
SLP220 T00941178 $
METAR KLXV 051853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 08/M18 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP243 T00781178
$
METAR KLXV 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 07/M18 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP251 T00671178
10067 21111 58004 $
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 20:31 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12400 FT MSL...214/008
11000 FT MSL...210/004
11000 FT MSL...081/005
10400 FT MSL...206/009
10200 FT MSL...267/004
10100 FT MSL...201/007
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1823 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1222 PM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGHT THE TAF PERIOD WITH LIGHT,
TERRAIN-DRIVEN WINDS.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 052035Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3027 RMK AO2
T02071094
METAR KAJZ 052015Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A3029 RMK AO2
T02021090
METAR KAJZ 051955Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A3030 RMK AO2
T01931098
KMTJ 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 34007KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 14008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 051953Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01721083
METAR KMTJ 051853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01501072
METAR KMTJ 051753Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01331067 10133 21017 58008
METAR KGUC 051956Z AUTO 24008G14KT 180V300 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP248 T01441133 $
METAR KGUC 051856Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP262
T01281133 $
METAR KGUC 051756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP286
T00941089 10100 21067 58015 $
METAR K7BM 052015Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 12/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K7BM 051955Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051935Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 052035Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 15/M12 A3033 RMK AO2
T01491121
METAR KAEJ 052015Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3034 RMK AO2
T01351126
METAR KAEJ 051955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A3035 RMK AO2
T01351126
METAR KANK 052035Z AUTO 10008G16KT 080V140 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3029 RMK AO2
T01671112 $
METAR KANK 052015Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 T01631115
$
METAR KANK 051955Z AUTO 11008KT 080V150 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
T01541110 $
METAR KMYP 052035Z AUTO 29019G25KT 10SM CLR 05/M19 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 052015Z AUTO 31019G23KT 10SM CLR 05/M17 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 051955Z AUTO 31012G24KT 10SM CLR 04/M17 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 052035Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3033 RMK AO2
T01871072
METAR KAIB 052015Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE T01831073
METAR KAIB 051955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 T01741064
KTEX 051720Z 0518/0618 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 14006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 052035Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 052015Z AUTO 33005G18KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051955Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 052035Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 052015Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051955Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 051953Z AUTO 23004G24KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01891111
METAR KCEZ 051853Z AUTO 21012G17KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01831100
METAR KCEZ 051753Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01721100 10172 21044 56006
KDRO 051720Z 0518/0618 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 24008KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 051953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP248
T01611111
METAR KDRO 051853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP253
T01561078
METAR KDRO 051753Z AUTO 10008KT 080V150 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3039 RMK AO2
SLP263 T01441072 10144 21033 58004
METAR KPSO 052035Z AUTO 18008KT 150V230 10SM CLR 16/M14 A3038 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 052015Z AUTO 25008KT 220V290 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3039 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 051955Z AUTO 22006G14KT 190V250 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3039 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 052035Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3057 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 052015Z AUTO 23010G15KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3057 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE PWINO
METAR KCPW 051955Z AUTO 22008G15KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3057 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 20008KT P6SM FEW120
FM060400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM061700 18006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 051952Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 15/M16 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP240
T01501156 $
METAR KALS 051852Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/M14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP240 T01441144
$
METAR KALS 051752Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP258
T01221128 10122 21094 58010 $
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 20:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12400 FT MSL...205/011
11700 FT MSL...198/018
11000 FT MSL...217/003
10400 FT MSL...206/009
10200 FT MSL...179/002
10100 FT MSL...212/008
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1823 UTC SUNDAY, APRIL 5, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z MONDAY/
ISSUED AT 1222 PM MDT SUN APR 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGHT THE TAF PERIOD WITH LIGHT,
TERRAIN-DRIVEN WINDS.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 051720Z 0518/0618 06005KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM061500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 OVC150
METAR KPGA 051953Z AUTO 01008G16KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02061083 $
METAR KPGA 051853Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01781083 $
METAR KPGA 051753Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01721089 10172 20072 51001 $
METAR KRQE 051953Z AUTO 09009G15KT 070V130 10SM CLR 19/M13 A3031 RMK AO2
SLP206 T01891133 $
METAR KRQE 051853Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01781128 $
METAR KRQE 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP220 T01671100
10167 21050 56006 $
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 051954Z VRB05KT 10SM SCT200 17/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP233
T01671006 $
METAR KSLC 051854Z 32006KT 10SM SCT200 16/00 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01560000 $
METAR KSLC 051754Z 32004KT 10SM SCT200 14/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP247
T01440006 10144 20028 57006 $
KVEL 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 31005KT P6SM SKC
FM060600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 051953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP248
T01501061 $
METAR KVEL 051853Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP257
T01391050 $
METAR KVEL 051753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP268
T01171044 10122 20000 58006 $
METAR KPUC 051953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP250
T01561089 $
METAR KPUC 051853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP256
T01441089 $
METAR KPUC 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP267 T01331083
10139 20000 58003 $
KCNY 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 051953Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01891078 $
METAR KCNY 051853Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01831050 $
METAR KCNY 051753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP243
T01671039 10167 20006 58006 $
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 051953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP238 T01221067
$
METAR KEVW 051853Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP246
T01111050 $
METAR KEVW 051753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP258
T00891056 10089 21011 58004 $
KRKS 051720Z 0518/0618 19003KT P6SM SKC
FM052200 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM060400 16004KT P6SM FEW200
FM061500 25008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRKS 051954Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP255
T01171072
METAR KRKS 051854Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP269
T00941067
METAR KRKS 051754Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP276
T00831056 10089 21028 58004
KRWL 051737Z 0518/0618 25009KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
FM061600 23015KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 051953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP243
T01281050
METAR KRWL 051853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP252
T01111050
METAR KRWL 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP262 T01001039
10100 21033 58004
KLAR 051737Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 17008KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 051953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP244 T01171089
$
METAR KLAR 051853Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP251
T01061089 $
METAR KLAR 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP259 T00941083
10100 21056 58005 $
KCYS 051737Z 0518/0618 18011KT P6SM FEW100
FM060100 14006KT P6SM SCT100
FM060900 27006KT P6SM SKC
FM061500 14008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 051953Z 17010KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP255
T01331078
METAR KCYS 051853Z 18009G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP255
T01281067
METAR KCYS 051753Z 19013G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP262
T01171061 10122 21039 58007
RIVERTON (KRIW) 04/05/26 20:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
30000 FT MSL...238/001
26000 FT MSL...186/001
24000 FT MSL...197/001
22000 FT MSL...204/001
20000 FT MSL...291/000
19000 FT MSL...167/001
18000 FT MSL...355/001
17000 FT MSL...109/001
16000 FT MSL...150/001
15000 FT MSL...254/001
14000 FT MSL...272/005
13600 FT MSL...278/009
13000 FT MSL...280/009
12000 FT MSL...254/006
11200 FT MSL...246/005
11000 FT MSL...250/005
10000 FT MSL...163/005
10000 FT MSL...164/005
9000 FT MSL...141/007
9000 FT MSL...142/008
8100 FT MSL...137/008
8000 FT MSL...135/008
7400 FT MSL...117/008
7000 FT MSL...114/008
6700 FT MSL...115/008
6200 FT MSL...109/007
6000 FT MSL...119/007
6000 FT MSL...114/006
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 04/05/26 20:33 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...315/023
16000 FT MSL...286/015
15000 FT MSL...282/015
14000 FT MSL...292/014
14000 FT MSL...285/014
13000 FT MSL...290/009
12000 FT MSL...266/008
11700 FT MSL...266/006
11000 FT MSL...228/006
10500 FT MSL...203/007
10000 FT MSL...192/009
9500 FT MSL...184/010
9000 FT MSL...177/010
8600 FT MSL...181/010
8000 FT MSL...179/011
7900 FT MSL...170/012
7400 FT MSL...169/010
7000 FT MSL...167/010
6700 FT MSL...176/011
6600 FT MSL...168/009
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1917 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 2019 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 052035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 16/M05 A3032 RMK AO2
T01641052
METAR KIBM 052015Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3033 RMK AO2
T01711052
METAR KIBM 051955Z AUTO 23009G16KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3034 RMK AO2
T01761049
KSNY 051737Z 0518/0618 22008KT P6SM FEW100
FM060100 15008KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 09008KT P6SM SKC
FM061500 10014KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSNY 051953Z AUTO 20012G18KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP266
T01721050
METAR KSNY 051853Z AUTO 26011G16KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP276
T01671056
METAR KSNY 051753Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP285
T01561056 10156 21050 58007
METAR KOGA 052035Z AUTO 27008G14KT 10SM BKN090 20/M04 A3031 RMK AO2
T02001037
METAR KOGA 052015Z AUTO 30005G21KT 10SM SCT090 20/M03 A3032 RMK AO2
T02011033
METAR KOGA 051955Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM SCT090 18/M04 A3033 RMK AO2
T01821041
METAR KIML 051953Z AUTO 30008G16KT 280V350 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP277 T01831050
METAR KIML 051853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP289
T01671050
METAR KIML 051753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP295
T01611050 10167 21022 58006
KMCK 051907Z 0519/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
TEMPO 0519/0522 34010G20KT
FM060600 12007KT P6SM FEW150
FM060900 08011KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KMCK 051953Z AUTO 35009G17KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP277
T02001039 $
METAR KMCK 051853Z AUTO 31008G21KT 270V360 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3036 RMK AO2
SLP285 T01831044 $
METAR KMCK 051753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP295 T01671033
10167 21033 58009 $
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 04/05/26 20:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...306/019
9000 FT MSL...318/017
8500 FT MSL...316/017
8000 FT MSL...314/016
7400 FT MSL...316/017
7000 FT MSL...315/016
6300 FT MSL...315/016
6000 FT MSL...315/017
5400 FT MSL...316/016
5000 FT MSL...319/017
4700 FT MSL...317/016
4100 FT MSL...315/016
4000 FT MSL...321/015
3600 FT MSL...321/016
3400 FT MSL...321/016
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1905 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 051953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP269
T01781056
METAR KGLD 051853Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP278
T01781050
METAR KGLD 051753Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP288
T01721044 10172 21028 58006
KGCK 051720Z 0518/0618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM060000 16007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 051954Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP270
T01941028
METAR KGCK 051854Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP279
T01891028
METAR KGCK 051754Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP291
T01721028 10178 21022 58007
METAR KLBL 051956Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP276
T02111039 $
METAR KLBL 051856Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM 20/M03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP284
T02001033 $
METAR KLBL 051756Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM 20/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP290
T02001033 10200 21006 58004 $
METAR KEHA 052035Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3035 RMK AO2
T02241053
METAR KEHA 052015Z AUTO 19010G20KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3035 RMK AO2
T02231055
METAR KEHA 051955Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3036 RMK AO2
T02201052
GOODLAND (KGLD) 04/05/26 20:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...289/010
13000 FT MSL...264/010
12000 FT MSL...252/009
11600 FT MSL...250/008
11000 FT MSL...243/006
10000 FT MSL...220/006
9200 FT MSL...199/006
9000 FT MSL...203/006
8100 FT MSL...188/007
8000 FT MSL...188/007
7000 FT MSL...183/007
7000 FT MSL...184/007
6100 FT MSL...187/007
6000 FT MSL...185/007
5300 FT MSL...182/007
5000 FT MSL...191/006
4700 FT MSL...181/007
4200 FT MSL...185/007
4000 FT MSL...193/006
4000 FT MSL...187/007
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 04/05/26 20:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11500 FT MSL...353/001
9600 FT MSL...293/005
9000 FT MSL...334/004
8100 FT MSL...240/003
8000 FT MSL...268/004
7000 FT MSL...251/003
6900 FT MSL...251/003
6000 FT MSL...219/003
5900 FT MSL...228/004
5100 FT MSL...208/002
4300 FT MSL...255/003
4000 FT MSL...245/003
3800 FT MSL...281/002
3200 FT MSL...330/002
3000 FT MSL...022/003
3000 FT MSL...022/003
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 051953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP250
T02111050
METAR KGUY 051853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP259
T02001056
METAR KGUY 051753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP269
T01941056 10200 21006 58008
KDHT 051720Z 0518/0618 20012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 18012KT P6SM SKC
FM060700 20012KT P6SM SKC WS020/21040KT
METAR KDHT 051953Z AUTO 18013G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP254
T02001067
METAR KDHT 051853Z AUTO VRB06G16KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP269
T01891061
METAR KDHT 051753Z AUTO 24008G26KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3042 RMK AO2 PK WND
23026/1744 SLP274 T01831061 10183 21006 58005
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 051953Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP231
T01941083
METAR KFMN 051853Z 07009KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP247
T01891078
METAR KFMN 051753Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP259
T01611072 10167 21006 58008
METAR KLVS 051953Z AUTO 10011G22KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01391100 $
METAR KLVS 051853Z AUTO 15015G23KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP256
T01331094 $
METAR KLVS 051753Z AUTO 14010G19KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP265
T01281072 10128 21039 58001 $
METAR KRTN 051953Z AUTO 21018G32KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND
20032/1946 SLP227 T01831100
METAR KRTN 051853Z AUTO 21013G20KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01561067
METAR KRTN 051753Z AUTO 21010G19KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP257
T01441072 10144 21044 58006
METAR KCAO 051955Z AUTO 20011G22KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3036 RMK AO2 PK WND
20026/1946 SLP251 T01781067
METAR KCAO 051855Z AUTO 21016G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP264
T01721061
METAR KCAO 051755Z AUTO 22010G24KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3042 RMK AO2 PK WND
19026/1715 SLP274 T01611061 10167 20033 58001
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1910 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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