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NZUS99 KBOU 151128
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0525 MDT FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 151056Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP067
T01111022 $
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 KGXY 151056Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T00941028
METAR KGXY 150956Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 150856Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2992 RMK AO2
T00890002
METAR KLMO 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2993 RMK AO2
T00881015
METAR KLMO 151035Z AUTO 28004KT 7SM CLR 09/M02 A2992 RMK AO2
T00851016
METAR KBDU 151115Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151055Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151035Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2989 RMK AO2
T01141016
METAR KEIK 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2989 RMK AO2
T01271019
METAR KEIK 151035Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2989 RMK AO2
T01271021
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 151115Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 151055Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 151035Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A2993 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 151053Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP053
T01221028
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
KBKF 150900Z 1509/1615 VRB06KT 9999 FEW220 QNH2990INS
TX27/1523Z TN12/1512Z
METAR KBKF 151058Z 18007KT 10SM FEW220 13/00 A2992 RMK AO2A SLP053
T01340004
METAR KBKF 150958Z 19006KT 10SM FEW220 13/M02 A2992 RMK AO2A SLP053
T0130101
METAR KBKF 150858Z 28003KT 10SM FEW220 17/M05 A2993 RMK AO2A SLP049
T01731052 51005
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 151053Z 17005KT 10SM FEW220 12/02 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP070
T01220017
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 KMNH 151115Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151055Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151035Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151115Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151055Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151035Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151035Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 151053Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 15/M09 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP059
T01501089
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 KLIC 151055Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP052
T01060044
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 KHEQ 151115Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 151055Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 151035Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 151054Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151034Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151014Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151115Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151055Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151035Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP049
T01060061 $
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 $
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 11:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...153/024
8000 FT MSL...146/017
7900 FT MSL...142/017
7200 FT MSL...146/019
7000 FT MSL...139/018
6600 FT MSL...149/019
6000 FT MSL...164/013
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 151115Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151055Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151035Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 151055Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP070
T00840013
METAR KAFF 150855Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP068
T01050013 57006
KCOS 151122Z 1512/1612 02006KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 15010KT P6SM BKN110
TEMPO 1520/1523 16012G22KT
FM160400 01006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
METAR KCOS 151054Z 02006KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP069
T01220033
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 KFLY 151115Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3002 RMK AO2
T01220030
METAR KFLY 151055Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3002 RMK AO2
T01220028
METAR KFLY 151035Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3002 RMK AO2
T01210026
METAR KFCS 151055Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP077
T01210028 $
METAR KFCS 150855Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01360016 50000 $
KPUB 151122Z 1512/1612 30011KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 12012KT P6SM FEW110
FM160200 08009KT P6SM OVC250
FM160600 36005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KPUB 151053Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP049
T01440039
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 KVTP 151115Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151055Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 07/M20 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151035Z AUTO 26010G16KT 10SM CLR 07/M24 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 151054Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP049
T01330022
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 KLHX 151053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP037
T01330061
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 KLAA 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP027
T00890061
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 KSPD 151056Z AUTO 31011KT 15/03 A2978 RMK AO1 SLP011 T01500028
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
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 11:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...064/011
7700 FT MSL...051/011
7100 FT MSL...068/017
7000 FT MSL...066/016
6300 FT MSL...059/018
6000 FT MSL...048/019
5900 FT MSL...048/019
5700 FT MSL...039/018
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1123 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 519 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AT ALL
3 TAF SITES, KPUB, KALS AND KCOS.
WINDS WILL BE PRIMARILY DIURNALLY DRIVEN THROUGH THE PERIOD.
HOWEVER THERE MAY BE SOME VIRGA SHOWERS MOVING ACROSS THE REGION
DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON TIME PERIOD AND THIS WILL HAVE THE
POTENTIAL TO PRODUCT LOCALLY STRONG GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS FOR A
BRIEF PERIOD OF TIME.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00061028
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 KHDN 151056Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP135
T00281061
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 KSBS 151115Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3008 RMK AO1
T00061039
METAR KSBS 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3008 RMK AO1
T00131048
METAR KSBS 151035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A3008 RMK AO1
T00181050
METAR K33V 151115Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3012 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151055Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151035Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 151053Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118
T00221067
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 K20V 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 151115Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
T00001070
METAR KGNB 151055Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
T00011068
METAR KGNB 151035Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
T00061068
METAR K0CO 151115Z AUTO 28015G24KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151055Z AUTO 27016G23KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151035Z AUTO 27020G24KT 10SM CLR 01/M15 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151115Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151055Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 05/M14 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151035Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3025 RMK AO2
KGJT 151120Z 1512/1612 09004KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM152130 28013G23KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 34008KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
FM160600 01005KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
METAR KGJT 151053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP074
T01331122
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
KRIL 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 27008KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 26015G26KT P6SM FEW250
FM160200 27009KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM160700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KRIL 151053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00611072
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 K5SM 151115Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M19 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 151055Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M19 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 151035Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/M20 A3029 RMK AO2
KEGE 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 26007KT P6SM FEW250
FM151900 26016G27KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160200 25009KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM160400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
METAR KEGE 151056Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00331061
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
KASE 151120Z 1512/1612 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 32007KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 32012G21KT P6SM FEW250
FM160200 30005KT P6SM SCT250
FM160400 22005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KASE 151053Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00331061
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 KCCU 151115Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151055Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 02/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151035Z AUTO 19007KT 150V240 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3034 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP102
T10111089
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
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 11:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...272/027
18000 FT MSL...271/027
17000 FT MSL...248/022
16000 FT MSL...286/019
13000 FT MSL...293/025
12000 FT MSL...296/022
11700 FT MSL...272/013
11000 FT MSL...308/018
10400 FT MSL...313/016
10100 FT MSL...309/015
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1102 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 501 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS CAN BE EXPECTED THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH INCREASING
MID TO HIGH CLOUDS THROUGH THE LATTER PART OF THE FORECAST. THE
MAIN CONCERN WILL BE GUSTY WINDS TO 35 MPH DEVELOPING DURING THE
PEAK HEATING HOURS.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 151115Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
T01021047
METAR KAJZ 151055Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
T01061049
METAR KAJZ 151035Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2999 RMK AO2
T01091061
KMTJ 151120Z 1512/1612 14008KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 31007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM152200 31010G18KT P6SM SCT250
FM160400 13006KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
METAR KMTJ 151053Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP094
T01001056
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 KGUC 151056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP147
T00221044 FZRANO $
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 K7BM 151115Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151055Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151035Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 151115Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3011 RMK AO2
T00701081
METAR KAEJ 151055Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3012 RMK AO2
T00821082
METAR KAEJ 151035Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A3011 RMK AO2
T00851081
METAR KANK 151115Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T00921075
$
METAR KANK 151055Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 T00811072
$
METAR KANK 151035Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 T00881073
$
METAR KMYP 151115Z AUTO 30021KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151055Z AUTO 30022KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151035Z AUTO 30021KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3043 RMK AO2
KTEX 151120Z 1512/1612 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 28008KT P6SM FEW250
FM152000 29012G21KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM160200 28008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM160300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KTEX 151115Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151055Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151035Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151115Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151055Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151035Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 151053Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00441061
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
KDRO 151120Z 1512/1612 04004KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 24007KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 26013G24KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 28009KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM160400 35006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 151053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP124
T00221083
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 KPSO 151115Z AUTO 31002KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151035Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 151115Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 151055Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 151035Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 151122Z 1512/1612 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 32010G20KT P6SM SCT250
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KALS 151052Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00061072
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
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 11:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...272/027
18000 FT MSL...271/027
17000 FT MSL...248/022
16000 FT MSL...286/019
13000 FT MSL...293/025
12000 FT MSL...296/022
11700 FT MSL...272/013
11000 FT MSL...308/018
10400 FT MSL...313/016
10100 FT MSL...309/015
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1102 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 501 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS CAN BE EXPECTED THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH INCREASING
MID TO HIGH CLOUDS THROUGH THE LATTER PART OF THE FORECAST. THE
MAIN CONCERN WILL BE GUSTY WINDS TO 35 MPH DEVELOPING DURING THE
PEAK HEATING HOURS.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 26009KT P6SM FEW120
FM160200 29007KT P6SM SKC
FM160700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 151053Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02171039
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 KRQE 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01001017
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
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1117 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 15/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 16/12Z
VFR CONDITIONS
PERSIST WITH CLEAR SKIES. EXPECT WEST-SOUTHWEST WINDS, 10-20 KTS,
FROM 18Z-03Z, BECOMING LIGHT AND VARIABLE THEREAFTER.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 16/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 18/12Z...MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE PERIOD. BRIEF PERIODS OF MVFR
CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE FOR KGCN-KPGA SUNDAY NIGHT INTO MONDAY
MORNING DUE TO ISOLATED -SHRA/-SHSN. EXPECT GUSTIER SOUTHWEST
WINDS ON SATURDAY, 20-30 KTS, BECOMING STRONGER ON SUNDAY, 30-40
KTS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 150847Z 1509/1612 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 151054Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01331050
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
KVEL 151120Z 1512/1612 25003KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 21007KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 24012G23KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 28014G26KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM160400 35008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM160600 36004KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KVEL 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP105
T00391061
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 KPUC 151053Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 08/M13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP106
T00781128
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
KCNY 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 27010G18KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160200 32008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
FM160600 36004KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP074
T01281133
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
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 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
T00561128
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
KRKS 151120Z 1512/1612 22008KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 27020G30KT P6SM FEW200
FM160200 30010KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 14005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRKS 151054Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP118
T00561139
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
KRWL 151120Z 1512/1612 23011KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 25024G35KT P6SM FEW120
FM160100 29015G25KT P6SM BKN150
FM160500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 151053Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP101
T00611094
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
KLAR 151120Z 1512/1612 24015KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 28022G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM160200 29009KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KLAR 151053Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP077
T00611111 $
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 $
KCYS 151120Z 1512/1612 29015KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 28017G27KT P6SM SCT120
FM160200 32008KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KCYS 151053Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 12/M12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP066
T01221117 $
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 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/15/26 11:10 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...227/006
20000 FT MSL...237/057
19000 FT MSL...251/049
18000 FT MSL...265/039
17000 FT MSL...260/041
16000 FT MSL...260/039
15000 FT MSL...268/039
14000 FT MSL...270/040
13600 FT MSL...287/040
13000 FT MSL...252/017
12000 FT MSL...283/043
11100 FT MSL...074/004
11000 FT MSL...053/004
10000 FT MSL...339/031
9000 FT MSL...353/025
8000 FT MSL...055/023
7000 FT MSL...102/018
6700 FT MSL...091/020
6000 FT MSL...078/022
5900 FT MSL...075/021
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/15/26 11:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10000 FT MSL...215/034
9000 FT MSL...192/034
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 151115Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
T01481101
METAR KIBM 151055Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 13/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
T01311098
METAR KIBM 151035Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 12/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
T01181099
KSNY 151120Z 1512/1612 26010KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 33016G28KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSNY 151053Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP067
T00561078
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 KOGA 151115Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2979 RMK AO2
T00480031
METAR KOGA 151055Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A2979 RMK AO2
T00540036
METAR KOGA 151035Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2979 RMK AO2
T00610043
METAR KIML 151053Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP053
T01220000
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
KMCK 151124Z 1512/1612 32007KT P6SM FEW250
FM151500 35010G21KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 04009KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KMCK 151053Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01000067
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
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/15/26 11:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...212/014
8500 FT MSL...215/013
8000 FT MSL...208/016
7400 FT MSL...204/016
7000 FT MSL...202/019
6300 FT MSL...207/019
6000 FT MSL...208/021
5400 FT MSL...212/021
5000 FT MSL...213/020
4700 FT MSL...209/017
4100 FT MSL...182/017
4000 FT MSL...181/013
3600 FT MSL...149/011
3400 FT MSL...161/008
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 151124Z 1512/1612 30006KT P6SM FEW250
FM151400 35012KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 02013G23KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 05007KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1605/1609 27020G35KT 3SM
-TSRA BKN050CB
METAR KGLD 151053Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP043
T01280072
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
KGCK 151120Z 1512/1612 01007KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 04013KT P6SM FEW200
FM160000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 151054Z AUTO 01007KT 7SM CLR 12/08 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP028
T01170083 $
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 KLBL 151056Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP021
T01560094 $
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 KEHA 151115Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A2977 RMK AO2
T01560039
METAR KEHA 151055Z AUTO 28016G22KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A2975 RMK AO2
T01530027
METAR KEHA 151035Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A2973 RMK AO2
T01530003
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/15/26 11:18 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...104/004
10000 FT MSL...117/009
9200 FT MSL...104/010
9000 FT MSL...105/010
8100 FT MSL...089/011
8000 FT MSL...089/011
7000 FT MSL...079/012
7000 FT MSL...077/012
6100 FT MSL...058/012
6000 FT MSL...064/012
5400 FT MSL...060/011
5000 FT MSL...063/010
4700 FT MSL...060/011
4300 FT MSL...100/011
4000 FT MSL...048/007
4000 FT MSL...037/009
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/15/26 11:11 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...202/003
13900 FT MSL...206/003
11500 FT MSL...131/002
10000 FT MSL...210/003
9000 FT MSL...120/002
7100 FT MSL...281/011
7000 FT MSL...247/026
6000 FT MSL...242/016
5900 FT MSL...267/020
5100 FT MSL...240/018
5000 FT MSL...240/020
4300 FT MSL...220/021
4000 FT MSL...218/024
3800 FT MSL...204/020
3200 FT MSL...189/019
3000 FT MSL...182/016
3000 FT MSL...182/016
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 151053Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP000
T01610050 $
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 $
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 151053Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP016
T01391006
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
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 151120Z 1512/1612 10007KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 27010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM160100 33006KT P6SM FEW150
FM160900 08006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 151053Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 08/M12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00781117 $
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 KLVS 151053Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 13/M12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01331122
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 KRTN 151053Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP058
T00721089
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 KCAO 151055Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP010
T01671083
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
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1123 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 518 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL DEVELOP IN THE EASTERN PLAINS
AROUND 18Z, MOVING OFF TO THE EAST INTO TX BY 01Z IN THE EVENING.
STRONG AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY THESE SHOWERS AND
STORMS AND MAY CREATE BRIEF VISIBILITY REDUCTIONS FROM BLOWING
DUST.
A LIGHT WEST BREEZE WILL PREVAIL IN WESTERN AND CENTRAL AREAS
TODAY, WITH A STRONGER BREEZE IN EASTERN NM WHERE WINDS MAY GUST
AS HIGH AS 30 KTS (HIGHER GUSTS NEAR SHOWERS).
* * * * * 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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