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NZUS99 KBOU 151008
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0405 MDT FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 150956Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP066
T01110000 $
METAR KFNL 150856Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP058
T01501028 58002 $
METAR KFNL 150756Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP059
T01611050 $
METAR KGXY 150956Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 150856Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 150756Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 150955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2992 RMK AO2
T00911013
METAR KLMO 150935Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A2992 RMK AO2
T01021015
METAR KLMO 150915Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2992 RMK AO2
T01251029
METAR KBDU 150955Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 150935Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 150915Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 150955Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2989 RMK AO2
T01351024
METAR KEIK 150935Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A2990 RMK AO2
T01301014
METAR KEIK 150915Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A2990 RMK AO2
T01471023
KBJC 150535Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM151000 24007KT P6SM SKC
FM151300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
FM151600 12009KT P6SM FEW120
FM160200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM160400 32009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KBJC 150955Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 150935Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 150915Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
KDEN 150843Z 1509/1612 19009KT P6SM FEW140
FM151300 15008KT P6SM FEW140
FM151500 07009KT P6SM FEW220
FM152200 12010KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM160000 16012KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM160400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM160700 20008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KDEN 150953Z 21007KT 10SM FEW140 15/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP053
T01501039
METAR KDEN 150853Z 15005KT 10SM FEW140 16/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP056
T01611044 55000
METAR KDEN 150753Z 18007KT 10SM FEW140 13/M01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP062
T01281006
KBKF 150900Z 1509/1615 VRB06KT 9999 FEW220 QNH2990INS
TX27/1523Z TN12/1512Z
METAR KBKF 150858Z 28003KT 10SM FEW220 17/M05 A2993 RMK AO2A SLP049
T01731052 51005
METAR KBKF 150758Z 19005KT 10SM FEW220 17/M02 A2993 RMK AO2A SLP049
T01711021
METAR KBKF 150658Z 13011KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 16/00 A2993 RMK AO2A
SLP053 T01610002 402990152
KAPA 150535Z 1506/1606 12008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
FM150700 18008KT P6SM SKC
FM151300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM151600 10011KT P6SM FEW200
FM152200 14011KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM160300 17009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KAPA 150953Z 18006KT 10SM FEW220 12/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP074
T01170011
METAR KAPA 150853Z 30004KT 10SM FEW220 15/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP072
T01501006 51002
METAR KAPA 150753Z 18006KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 16/M01 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP069 T01611011
METAR KMNH 150955Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 150935Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 150915Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 150955Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 150935Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 150915Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 150955Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 150935Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 150915Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 150953Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP061
T01501089
METAR KAKO 150853Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP059
T01721100 56006
METAR KAKO 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP070
T01331017
METAR KLIC 150955Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP053
T00890044
METAR KLIC 150855Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP054
T00940039 58009
METAR KLIC 150755Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP057
T01060044
METAR KHEQ 150955Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 150935Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 150915Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 150954Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 150934Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 150914Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 150955Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 150935Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 150915Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 150953Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP045
T01220061 $
METAR KITR 150853Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP049
T01110067 58007 $
METAR KITR 150753Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP055
T01390067 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/15/2026
FORT COLLINS - 05:43:14 MDT / 20:10:03 MDT
DENVER - 05:44:55 MDT / 20:07:31 MDT
STERLING - 05:35:35 MDT / 20:02:53 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 05/15/26 10:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...160/016
11000 FT MSL...167/026
10000 FT MSL...160/027
9900 FT MSL...154/032
9000 FT MSL...148/028
8900 FT MSL...142/024
8000 FT MSL...152/025
7900 FT MSL...151/025
7200 FT MSL...151/025
7000 FT MSL...139/021
6600 FT MSL...151/023
6100 FT MSL...159/020
6000 FT MSL...170/020
5900 FT MSL...184/018
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0825 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1147 PM MDT THU MAY 14 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS TAF PACKAGE. WINDS AT
KDEN AND KAPA WILL BE OUT OF THE E/SE IN THE NEAR TERM BEFORE
TURNING MORE SOUTHERLY OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS. KBJC WILL BE
MORE VARIABLE OVERNIGHT, WITH WINDS TURNING W/SW BY EARLY TOMORROW
MORNING. AN ANTICYCLONE IS EXPECTED TO SET UP BY LATE TOMORROW
MORNING, TURNING WINDS MORE E/SE FOR THE LATE MORNING AND
AFTERNOON. LIGHT SHOWERS AND VIRGA WILL BE POSSIBLE AGAIN TOMORROW
AFTERNOON TO THE SOUTH OF KAPA AND KDEN. THESE SHOWERS COULD
PRODUCE A FEW GUSTS FROM THE SOUTH IN THE LATE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING, BUT THEY SHOULD BE RELATIVELY FEW AND FAR BETWEEN.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 150955Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 150935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 150915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 150855Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP068
T01050013 57006
METAR KAFF 150755Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM FEW130 12/01 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP066
T01190009
METAR KAFF 150655Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 16/M00 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP061
T01591004 402730136
KCOS 150520Z 1506/1606 36008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT180
FM151700 15010KT P6SM BKN110
FM160020 04007KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KCOS 150954Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP063
T01390033
METAR KCOS 150854Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP066 T01500028
58006
METAR KCOS 150754Z 35003KT 10SM FEW110 17/03 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP064
T01670028
METAR KFLY 150955Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3002 RMK AO2
T01250025
METAR KFLY 150935Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3002 RMK AO2
T01250023
METAR KFLY 150915Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3002 RMK AO2
T01240021
KFCS 150400Z 1504/1610 34009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2994INS
BECMG 1515/1516 13012G18KT 9999 FEW130 QNH2987INS
BECMG 1522/1523 23009KT 9999 BKN130 QNH2984INS
BECMG 1604/1605 33009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH2988INS TX28/1520Z
TN12/1512Z
METAR KFCS 150855Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01360016 50000 $
METAR KFCS 150755Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01510012 $
METAR KFCS 150655Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM BKN130 18/02 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP083 T01780021 402920163 $
KPUB 150520Z 1506/1606 03010KT P6SM SCT120
FM150900 35010KT P6SM SCT180
FM151700 11012KT P6SM FEW110
FM160200 06012KT P6SM OVC090
METAR KPUB 150953Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP048
T01500056
METAR KPUB 150853Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP046
T01610050 58001
METAR KPUB 150753Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP044
T01780050
METAR KVTP 150955Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 150935Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 150915Z AUTO 26011G18KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 150954Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP046
T01330000
METAR KTAD 150854Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP037
T01561044 50003
METAR KTAD 150754Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP052
T01221094
METAR KLHX 150953Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP029
T01330061
METAR KLHX 150853Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP025
T01500061 58004
METAR KLHX 150753Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP033
T01330061
METAR KLAA 150953Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP024
T01330072
METAR KLAA 150853Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP022
T01330072 55001
METAR KLAA 150753Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP025
T01170061
METAR KSPD 150956Z AUTO 29009KT 16/03 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP999 T01560028
METAR KSPD 150856Z AUTO 30009KT 12/03 A2973 RMK AO1 SLP000 T01220028
58010
METAR KSPD 150756Z AUTO 32011KT 13/03 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP004 T01280033
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/15/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:35:13 MDT / 19:55:42 MDT
PUEBLO - 05:47:10 MDT / 20:02:33 MDT
LAMAR - 05:39:35 MDT / 19:54:06 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 05/15/26 09:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...206/016
11000 FT MSL...175/014
10000 FT MSL...161/018
9700 FT MSL...163/019
9000 FT MSL...150/013
8600 FT MSL...170/015
8000 FT MSL...108/008
7700 FT MSL...082/008
7100 FT MSL...067/015
7000 FT MSL...070/016
6400 FT MSL...073/020
6000 FT MSL...061/023
5900 FT MSL...061/024
5700 FT MSL...055/024
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0623 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1117 PM MDT THU MAY 14 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE GENERALLY EXPECTED ACROSS KALS, KCOS, AND KPUB
THROUGH 24 HOURS.
WINDS AT KALS WILL MOSTLY KEEP A WESTERLY COMPONENT, WEAKENING
OVERNIGHT AND PICKING UP AGAIN FRIDAY AFTERNOON.
NORTH WINDS HAVE SET IN AT KCOS, WITH SOME SHOWERS OVER THE PALMER
DIVIDE. THESE SHOWERS HAVE A VERY LOW-END CHANCE OF BRINGING
SOME BRIEF GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS TO COS FOR AN HOUR OR TWO THIS
EVENING. WINDS TURN SOUTHEASTERLY ON FRIDAY, WITH MORE SHOWERS
MOVING IN AROUND THE END OF THIS FORECAST PERIOD.
NORTH WINDS A KPUB WILL SHIFT A BIT OVERNIGHT, TURNING FROM NNE TO
NNW. BY MIDDAY, WINDS WILL TURN ESE, SUSTAINED AROUND 10 KNOTS
THROUGH MOST OF THE PERIOD. LOW CHANCE FOR SHOWERS TO MOVE OFF THE
MOUNTAINS FRIDAY EVENING, BUT CURRENT CONFIDENCE ON COVERAGE IS LOW,
SO NO SPECIFIC MENTION OF PRECIP IN THIS ROUND OF TAFS. WILL UPDATE
AS NEEDED.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 150953Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP140
T10061022
METAR KCAG 150853Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP139
T00061022 50000
METAR KCAG 150753Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 02/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00171028
METAR KHDN 150956Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133
T00331067
METAR KHDN 150856Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00441044 50000
METAR KHDN 150756Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00611067
METAR KSBS 150955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3008 RMK AO1
T00151050
METAR KSBS 150935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3008 RMK AO1
T00261051
METAR KSBS 150915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M05 A3008 RMK AO1
T00301049
METAR K33V 150955Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 150935Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 150915Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 150953Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP117
T00281061
METAR KEEO 150853Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00331056 58001
METAR KEEO 150753Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP117
T00391056
METAR K20V 150955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 150935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 150915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 150955Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
T00151070
METAR KGNB 150935Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
T00101070
METAR KGNB 150915Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A3017 RMK AO2
T00261070
METAR K0CO 150955Z AUTO 26009G21KT 10SM CLR 02/M15 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 150935Z AUTO 26013G23KT 10SM CLR 02/M15 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 150915Z AUTO 26009G16KT 10SM CLR 02/M15 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 150955Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 05/M11 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 150935Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 150915Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 05/M12 A3026 RMK AO2
KGJT 150520Z 1506/1606 28006KT P6SM SKC
FM150900 06005KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 28013G24KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 34008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
METAR KGJT 150953Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 13/M15 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP074
T01331150
METAR KGJT 150853Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 13/M15 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP074
T01331150 50002
METAR KGJT 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01391133
KRIL 150520Z 1506/1606 15009KT P6SM SKC
FM150700 01003KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 27008KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 26012G22KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160200 27009KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM160400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KRIL 150953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00721072
METAR KRIL 150853Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00941100 53005
METAR KRIL 150753Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP100
T01001056
METAR K5SM 150955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/M20 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 150935Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/M20 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 150915Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/M20 A3030 RMK AO2
KEGE 150520Z 1506/1606 13004KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 26007KT P6SM FEW250
FM151800 25010G21KT P6SM FEW250
FM152200 26017G27KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160200 25009KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM160400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
METAR KEGE 150956Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP128
T00501061
METAR KEGE 150856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00611067 51004
METAR KEGE 150756Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 07/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP122
T00721061
KASE 150520Z 1506/1606 22008KT P6SM SKC
FM151200 20004KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 32007KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 32010G19KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 30005KT P6SM SCT250
FM160400 22005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KASE 150953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP100
T00331056
METAR KASE 150853Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP094
T00561056 58001
METAR KASE 150753Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP097
T00611050
METAR KCCU 150955Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 150935Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 02/M13 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 150915Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 150953Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP100
T00001089
METAR KLXV 150853Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP095
T00281094 58005
METAR KLXV 150753Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP107
T00171089
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/15/2026
RANGELY - 05:59:17 MDT / 20:23:42 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:00:53 MDT / 20:20:17 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 05:50:27 MDT / 20:16:52 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/15/26 09:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...266/026
14000 FT MSL...275/016
13000 FT MSL...264/025
12500 FT MSL...272/021
12000 FT MSL...290/023
11700 FT MSL...279/019
11000 FT MSL...276/016
11000 FT MSL...301/017
10400 FT MSL...296/012
10300 FT MSL...263/010
10100 FT MSL...288/012
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0520 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1120 PM MDT THU MAY 14 2026
CLEAR SKIES THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS WILL TRANSITION TO SOME
PASSING HIGH AND MID LEVEL CLOUDS DURING THE PEAK HEATING HOURS
ON FRIDAY. THE STRONG HEATING WILL ONCE AGAIN BRING DOWN SOME
GUSTY AFTERNOON WINDS WITH GUST OF 25 TO 35 MPH EXPECTED AT MOST
TAF SITES.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 150955Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
T01071056
METAR KAJZ 150935Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
T01211060
METAR KAJZ 150915Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2998 RMK AO2
T01261060
KMTJ 150520Z 1506/1606 14011KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 02003KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 31007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM152200 31010G18KT P6SM SCT250
FM160400 13006KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
METAR KMTJ 150953Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01221056
METAR KMTJ 150853Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01281056 57001
METAR KMTJ 150753Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01281061
METAR KGUC 150956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP149
T00061039 FZRANO $
METAR KGUC 150856Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP140
T00331039 50001 $
METAR KGUC 150756Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
T00441039 $
METAR K7BM 150955Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 150935Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 150915Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 10/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 150955Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3011 RMK AO2
T00801078
METAR KAEJ 150935Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3012 RMK AO2
T00851077
METAR KAEJ 150915Z AUTO 29008G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3011 RMK AO2
T00941078
METAR KANK 150955Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 T01041075
$
METAR KANK 150935Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T00951072
$
METAR KANK 150915Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 10/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T00991069
$
METAR KMYP 150955Z AUTO 30021KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 150935Z AUTO 30021KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 150915Z AUTO 31022KT 10SM CLR 04/M11 A3044 RMK AO2
KTEX 150520Z 1506/1606 14004KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 28008KT P6SM FEW250
FM152000 29012G21KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM160200 28008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM160300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KTEX 150955Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 150935Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 150915Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 150955Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 150935Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 150915Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 150953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00441061
METAR KCEZ 150853Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP108
T00671078 58005
METAR KCEZ 150753Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00671067
KDRO 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 24007KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 26013G24KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 28009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM160400 35006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 150953Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00501089
METAR KDRO 150853Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP118
T00391067 58003
METAR KDRO 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00891078
METAR KPSO 150955Z AUTO 34002KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 150935Z AUTO 24001KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 150915Z AUTO 28002KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 150955Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 150935Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 150915Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 25009KT P6SM FEW110
FM160000 30012KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KALS 150952Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP102
T00501094
METAR KALS 150852Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00221078 58005
METAR KALS 150752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00501094
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 05/15/2026
VAIL - 05:50:44 MDT / 20:12:53 MDT
DURANGO - 06:02:28 MDT / 20:13:14 MDT
ALAMOSA - 05:54:03 MDT / 20:05:41 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 05/15/26 09:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...266/026
14000 FT MSL...275/016
13000 FT MSL...264/025
12500 FT MSL...272/021
12000 FT MSL...290/023
11700 FT MSL...279/019
11000 FT MSL...276/016
11000 FT MSL...301/017
10400 FT MSL...296/012
10300 FT MSL...263/010
10100 FT MSL...288/012
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0520 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1120 PM MDT THU MAY 14 2026
CLEAR SKIES THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS WILL TRANSITION TO SOME
PASSING HIGH AND MID LEVEL CLOUDS DURING THE PEAK HEATING HOURS
ON FRIDAY. THE STRONG HEATING WILL ONCE AGAIN BRING DOWN SOME
GUSTY AFTERNOON WINDS WITH GUST OF 25 TO 35 MPH EXPECTED AT MOST
TAF SITES.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 26008G16KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 27007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 150953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02171050
METAR KPGA 150853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP060
T02281056 58001
METAR KPGA 150753Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP063
T02281050
METAR KRQE 150953Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 11/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01061028
METAR KRQE 150853Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP086
T01281028 58008
METAR KRQE 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01391033
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0934 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 15/06Z THROUGH SATURDAY 16/06Z
VFR CONDITIONS.
WINDS LIGHT AND VRB OVERNIGHT, BECOMING S/SW 5-15 KTS WITH GUSTS TO
AROUND 20 KTS AFTER 18Z.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 16/06Z THROUGH MONDAY 18/06Z...VFR CONDITIONS.
WINDS S/SW 15-25 KTS WITH GUSTS 30-35 KTS ON SATURDAY, INCREASING TO
20-30 KTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 40 KTS ON SUNDAY. WINDS REMAIN ELEVATED
SATURDAY NIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING DOWNWIND OF THE TERRAIN.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 150847Z 1509/1612 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 150954Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 12/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01221039
METAR KSLC 150854Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01281061 58006
METAR KSLC 150754Z 14010KT 10SM CLR 14/M07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01441067
KVEL 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 21007KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 24012G23KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 28014G26KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM160400 35008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
METAR KVEL 150953Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP098
T00781067
METAR KVEL 150853Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01111089 58002
METAR KVEL 150753Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP101
T00891061
METAR KPUC 150953Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP100
T00891133
METAR KPUC 150853Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 10/M13 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01001128 58008
METAR KPUC 150753Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP103
T01171128
KCNY 150520Z 1506/1606 33009KT P6SM SKC
FM150800 29003KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 27010G18KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160200 32008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
METAR KCNY 150953Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 15/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP068
T01501128
METAR KCNY 150853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP072
T01331133 58003
METAR KCNY 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP071
T01671128
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0412 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE
PERIOD. SOUTHEAST DRAINAGE WINDS WILL PERSIST OVERNIGHT, WITH A
SWITCH TO NORTHWEST DURING THE 15-16Z TIMEFRAME FRIDAY. NORTHWEST
WINDS WILL THEN CONTINUE THROUGHOUT FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN
THROUGH MID-MORNING FRIDAY. NORTHWEST WINDS WILL DEVELOP BY LATE
FRIDAY MORNING ACROSS MOST NORTHERN TAF SITES, WHILE SOUTHWEST WINDS
WILL BE THE RULE FRIDAY ACROSS SOUTHERN UTAH.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 150520Z 1506/1606 22007KT P6SM SKC
FM151600 25011KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 26018G28KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 08006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 150953Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
T00671133
METAR KEVW 150853Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00721139 58007
METAR KEVW 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00671133
KRKS 150520Z 1506/1606 22008KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 27020G30KT P6SM FEW200
FM160200 30010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 150954Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 06/M15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00611150
METAR KRKS 150854Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP117
T00671139 58005
METAR KRKS 150754Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00781122
KRWL 150521Z 1506/1606 23011KT P6SM SKC
FM151200 24007KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 25023G35KT P6SM FEW120
FM160100 29015G25KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KRWL 150953Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP094
T00781100
METAR KRWL 150853Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP094
T00781089 58003
METAR KRWL 150753Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP096
T00721106
KLAR 150521Z 1506/1606 28010KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 28022G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM160200 30009KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KLAR 150953Z AUTO 22013G22KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP064
T01061128 $
METAR KLAR 150853Z AUTO 26010G19KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP065
T01061128 58005 $
METAR KLAR 150753Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP072
T00941133 $
KCYS 150521Z 1506/1606 30011KT P6SM FEW200 SCT250
FM151500 28013G23KT P6SM SCT120
FM160200 32008KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KCYS 150953Z AUTO 29014G23KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP060
T01281117 $
METAR KCYS 150853Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 12/M12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP065
T01171117 51005 $
METAR KCYS 150753Z AUTO 21012G25KT 10SM CLR 14/M13 A2996 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0729 SLP059 T01441128 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/15/26 09:52 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...260/003
20000 FT MSL...263/047
19000 FT MSL...249/047
18000 FT MSL...261/048
17000 FT MSL...267/048
16000 FT MSL...267/043
15000 FT MSL...263/041
14000 FT MSL...279/044
13600 FT MSL...283/038
13000 FT MSL...282/019
12000 FT MSL...274/041
11000 FT MSL...282/042
10100 FT MSL...290/025
10000 FT MSL...289/026
9000 FT MSL...291/020
9000 FT MSL...307/021
8000 FT MSL...294/016
6200 FT MSL...048/009
6000 FT MSL...031/014
5900 FT MSL...060/012
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/15/26 09:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...199/039
11700 FT MSL...223/035
11000 FT MSL...226/032
10500 FT MSL...211/033
10000 FT MSL...211/038
9500 FT MSL...223/033
9000 FT MSL...234/030
8600 FT MSL...222/032
8000 FT MSL...235/030
7900 FT MSL...232/028
7400 FT MSL...237/027
7000 FT MSL...238/028
6700 FT MSL...232/030
6600 FT MSL...227/027
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1006 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 402 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD . WIND WILL
INCREASE THROUGH THE DAY WITH GUSTS TO 20 TO 30 KNOTS POSSIBLE
AT ALL AIRPORTS AFTER 16Z TO 19Z. SKIES WILL REMAIN MOSTLY
CLEAR WITH A FEW PASSING HIGH CLOUDS AND POSSIBLY SOME CUMULUS
DEVELOPMENT ALONG WITH WYOMING / MONTANA BORDER.
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 0816 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1150 PM MDT THU MAY 14 2026
DRY WESTERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH SOME
MIDLEVEL CU DURING THE AFTERNOON. TYPICAL DIURNAL WINDS ARE EXPECTED
WITH GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BETWEEN 15Z FRIDAY TO 02Z
SATURDAY.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR WILL CONTINUE THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT WITH
SOME MIDLEVEL CLOUDINESS AT ALL TERMINALS IN THE AFTERNOON. WESTERLY
WINDS WILL OCCASIONALLY GUST UP TO 35 KNOTS AT KRWL AND KLAR AFTER
15Z.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 150955Z AUTO 30008G14KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A2989 RMK AO2
T01541115
METAR KIBM 150935Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A2989 RMK AO2
T01291110
METAR KIBM 150915Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 15/M12 A2988 RMK AO2
T01491116
KSNY 150521Z 1506/1606 32011KT P6SM SCT250
FM151500 33016G28KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSNY 150953Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP061
T00671089
METAR KSNY 150853Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP046
T01331100 56005
METAR KSNY 150753Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01061094
METAR KOGA 150955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2978 RMK AO2
T00680040
METAR KOGA 150935Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2979 RMK AO2
T00740048
METAR KOGA 150915Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2979 RMK AO2
T00700041
METAR KIML 150953Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP056
T01170017
METAR KIML 150853Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP052
T01390017 56008
METAR KIML 150753Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP057
T01330017
KMCK 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM FEW240
FM151400 33012KT P6SM FEW250
FM160000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 150953Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP048
T01170072
METAR KMCK 150853Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP048
T01220083 58005
METAR KMCK 150753Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP055
T01170078
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/15/26 09:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...256/006
7000 FT MSL...205/020
6300 FT MSL...203/024
6000 FT MSL...194/024
5400 FT MSL...178/025
5000 FT MSL...156/026
4700 FT MSL...149/027
4100 FT MSL...141/028
4000 FT MSL...123/029
3600 FT MSL...124/028
3400 FT MSL...130/022
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0740 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1241 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
VARIABLE WINDS OVERNIGHT WILL BECOME PREVAILING NORTHWESTERLY
SHORTLY AFTER DAYBREAK WITH SLIGHT INCREASES IN SPEEDS TO AROUND
20 KNOTS POSSIBLE, MAINLY FOR SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA. THIS WILL
INCLUDE THE LBF TERMINAL. SKIES WILL REMAIN LARGELY CLEAR UNTIL
THE AFTERNOON WHEN HIGH LEVEL CLOUDINESS SHOULD INCREASE. WINDS
WILL GRADUALLY VEER TO NORTHEAST THEN EASTERLY TOWARDS THE END
OF THE PERIOD, WITH SPEEDS AT OR BELOW 10 KNOTS EXPECTED.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM SCT240
FM151100 33013KT P6SM FEW250
FM151800 02013KT P6SM FEW250
FM152300 05010KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1604/1606 27020G35KT 3SM
TSRA BKN050CB
METAR KGLD 150953Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP040
T01220072
METAR KGLD 150853Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP042
T01330078 58008
METAR KGLD 150753Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP042
T01610089
KGCK 150520Z 1506/1606 08006KT P6SM BKN200
FM151600 06013KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KGCK 150954Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP019
T01720094 $
METAR KGCK 150854Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP014
T01940094 56008 $
METAR KGCK 150754Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2970 RMK AO2 SLP014
T02110089 $
METAR KLBL 150956Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP013
T01830100 $
METAR KLBL 150856Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP019
T01890106 56021 $
METAR KLBL 150756Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP022
T01940100 $
METAR KEHA 150955Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A2972 RMK AO2
T01790002
METAR KEHA 150935Z AUTO 25014G19KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A2972 RMK AO2
T01791007
METAR KEHA 150915Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2973 RMK AO2
T01721012
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/15/26 09:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...177/022
10000 FT MSL...138/016
9200 FT MSL...146/022
9000 FT MSL...136/021
8100 FT MSL...113/014
8000 FT MSL...132/014
7000 FT MSL...070/013
7000 FT MSL...075/014
6100 FT MSL...081/014
6000 FT MSL...078/014
5400 FT MSL...101/016
5000 FT MSL...089/016
4700 FT MSL...116/015
4300 FT MSL...109/016
4000 FT MSL...106/011
4000 FT MSL...103/009
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/15/26 10:02 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...265/039
7000 FT MSL...248/023
6900 FT MSL...238/014
6000 FT MSL...250/025
5900 FT MSL...250/026
5000 FT MSL...227/032
5000 FT MSL...232/031
4300 FT MSL...208/041
4000 FT MSL...200/043
3700 FT MSL...195/042
3200 FT MSL...183/031
3000 FT MSL...180/025
3000 FT MSL...180/025
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0657 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1025 PM MDT THU MAY 14 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE PERIOD FOR
KMCK AND KGLD. WE ARE WATCHING THE POTENTIAL FOR STORMS TO
IMPACT KGLD AROUND 4-10Z TOMORROW, AND 8-12Z FOR KMCK.
OTHERWISE, WINDS LOOK TO REMAIN IN THE 10-15 KTS RANGE WITH
OCCASIONAL GUSTS UP TO 20 KTS.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0652 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1138 PM CDT THU MAY 14 2026
SURFACE LOW PRESSURE HAS SHIFTED SOUTHWARD AND WILL REMAIN THERE
THROUGH THE PERIOD. THIS WILL RESULT IN GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS AT
5-13KTS (STRONGEST AT KGCK), WITH A PREVAILING DIRECTION FROM
THE NORTHEAST OR EAST. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST, WITH ANY
T-STORM ACTIVITY AFTER 21Z BEING WELL SOUTHWEST OF KLBL.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 150520Z 1506/1606 17010KT P6SM SCT150 WS010/20050KT
FM151000 28008KT P6SM SKC
FM151400 35010KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 28010KT P6SM SCT150
PROB30 1523/1603 6SM -TSRA SCT100CB=
METAR KGUY 150953Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A2967 RMK AO2 SLP996
T01670067 $
METAR KGUY 150853Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP988
T01940072 56025 $
METAR KGUY 150753Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP996
T01890078 $
KDHT 150520Z 1506/1606 23012KT P6SM SKC
FM151200 32010KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 28006KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1521/1601 6SM -TSRA
SCT100CB
FM160300 12008KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KDHT 150953Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP024
T01280022
METAR KDHT 150853Z AUTO 24008KT 8SM CLR 14/03 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP017
T01440028 58012
METAR KDHT 150753Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP023
T01440033
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0548 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1157 PM CDT THU MAY 14 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST WITH THIS TAF CYCLE. LLWS IS FORECAST
AT KAMA AND KGUY TONIGHT WITH WINDS AROUND 1-2K FT AGL AT 45-50
KTS. THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE AT ALL TERMINALS LATE IN THIS 24
HOUR WINDOW, WITH KDHT AND KGUY HAVING THE HIGHER CONFIDENCE IN
IMPACTS SO PROB30 GROUPS HAVE BEEN INCORPORATED INTO THE TAFS.
SPORADIC STRONG WIND GUSTS COULD OCCUR AT ANY SITE IF
THUNDERSTORMS ARE IN THE VICINITY. THE WIND WILL BE OUT OF THE
SOUTHWEST AT KAMA AND WILL SWITCH TO OUT OF THE WEST TO NORTH AT
KDHT AND KGUY. WIND GUSTS AT KAMA COULD BE UPWARDS OF 30-35 KTS
TODAY.
MUSCHA
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 150520Z 1506/1606 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 27010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM160100 33006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 150953Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 07/M14 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00721139 $
METAR KFMN 150853Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 08/M14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP120
60000 T00831144 58001 $
METAR KFMN 150753Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 09/M14 A3002 RMK AO2 RAB31E42
SLP120 P0000 T00891139 $
METAR KLVS 150953Z AUTO 26012G20KT 10SM CLR 15/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP046
T01501117
METAR KLVS 150853Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 12/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP052
T01171122 56006
METAR KLVS 150753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP045
T01671139
METAR KRTN 150953Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP054
T00721083
METAR KRTN 150853Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP047
T00781083 56007
METAR KRTN 150753Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP044
T01331117
METAR KCAO 150955Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP024
T01611089
METAR KCAO 150855Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP020
T01561083 55005
METAR KCAO 150755Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP006
T01831094
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0824 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1116 PM MDT THU MAY 14 2026
GUSTY SHOWERS HAVE DISSIPATED HOWEVER A FEW REMNANT BOUNDARIES
COULD GENERATE INTERMITTENT GUSTS IN EASTERN NM THROUGH THE NIGHT.
LLWS WILL IMPACT SITES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY AND THE PECOS
RIVER VALLEY FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS (THROUGH AROUND 09Z). HIGH
BASED SHOWERS WITH GUSTY AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS WILL FOCUS OVER
THE NE CORNER OF THE STATE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, ALTHOUGH THERE IS A
LOW CHANCE OF A FEW SHOWERS IN EAST-CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST AREAS AS
WELL. A LIGHT SW TO W BREEZE WILL PREVAIL AT MOST FRIDAY
AFTERNOON, WITH THE STRONGEST WINDS IN THE SE CORNER OF THE STATE.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 150600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2911+09 2725+02 2733-12 2735-24 274140 274250 274859
BCE 2813+05 2810-11 3008-24 341140 280750 311758
LND 2733+07 2832+02 2636-13 2749-25 276041 266250 276459
RKS 2825 2824+02 2637-13 2641-24 274740 274850 284659
GJT 3108+13 2613+05 2616-12 2717-24 301840 271450 292959
FMN 2814+14 2915+06 2711-10 2608-24 010741 280650 301157
ABQ 3023+15 3022+06 2419-11 2511-24 271241 252549 254155
MBW 2927 2731+03 2743-13 2744-25 274640 274650 293858
DEN 0207+14 9900+06 2314-12 2725-24 292540 282050 282557
PUB 1108+15 2605+07 2715-12 2713-24 321141 320750 291458
ALS 3215+07 2609-11 2613-25 330741 291050 291657
TCC 2624 2718+17 2619+09 2624-11 2419-23 252741 265348 266657
BFF 2914 2824+12 2730+04 2646-13 2650-26 285241 294750 303757
GLD 1217 1512+14 2807+06 2930-12 2923-24 311340 011551 262259
GCK 2016+22 2510+15 2612+07 2831-11 2925-25 251840 221850 272257
GAG 2130+21 2423+15 2530+07 2626-11 2721-24 251640 261850 264757
AMA 2233 2439+17 2629+09 2721-11 2524-23 253240 265747 266557
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DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 151200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2712+08 2718+00 2640-14 2546-25 265540 275550 275659
BCE 2912+04 2712-12 2721-23 282240 292750 302158
LND 3016+06 2828-01 2742-15 2660-26 267141 267551 267258
RKS 2914 2822+00 2639-14 2652-25 265840 265750 275458
GJT 3306+11 2714+04 2622-12 2625-24 262340 272750 292559
FMN 3013+13 2912+05 2515-11 2709-25 990041 321150 020557
ABQ 3117+13 2912+05 2320-13 2516-24 990042 261849 262954
MBW 2930 2936+00 2648-13 2648-24 264739 264650 274358
DEN 3010+13 2715+05 2621-13 2628-24 262240 262250 271759
PUB 3411+14 3505+06 2515-12 2510-24 990041 280550 280958
ALS 3313+05 2516-11 2512-25 060541 300650 280757
TCC 2926 2723+15 2626+08 2423-12 2516-24 252740 265547 265456
BFF 3025 3022+09 2730+02 2642-13 2645-24 274940 264949 263258
GLD 9900 2305+14 9900+06 2621-12 2217-24 241141 210751 281958
GCK 0912+23 1107+16 9900+08 2517-12 2518-25 241641 251751 272357
GAG 2428+25 2422+17 2416+09 2113-11 2415-25 252742 253650 264056
AMA 2714 2615+17 2517+08 2220-11 2425-24 253840 266148 266357
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DATA BASED ON 150000Z
VALID 160000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 3605 3011+08 2619+01 2630-15 2641-27 265243 266551 267157
BCE 2815+07 2615-13 2632-25 264440 274849 265058
LND 2814+10 2717+01 2639-16 2747-28 275144 266153 267157
RKS 2822 2822+02 2536-15 2643-27 266143 267551 267156
GJT 2612+15 2615+06 2624-13 2637-25 264641 265050 265158
FMN 2811+15 2813+06 2912-10 2816-24 302340 302550 283258
ABQ 2609+17 2711+08 3013-11 3316-24 331940 321749 303056
MBW 2723 2625+03 2739-16 2656-26 256542 257350 257157
DEN 9900+14 2009+06 2623-13 2639-26 264340 274350 264158
PUB 9900+16 9900+07 2723-11 2824-24 272340 271850 272958
ALS 2909+08 2409-12 2712-24 301840 301450 282858
TCC 2520 2521+17 2521+08 3008-11 2817-24 321542 012349 292354
BFF 3006 2908+10 2721+02 2752-15 2659-25 256041 256050 265957
GLD 0413 0408+13 2409+06 2624-12 2721-24 272340 262250 272958
GCK 0708+23 0907+14 9900+07 2709-11 2715-25 291241 291050 272157
GAG 1920+26 2117+17 2217+08 2423-12 2624-26 242541 242949 252955
AMA 2521 2522+17 2522+09 2521-12 2718-25 301842 302349 272654
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MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY
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