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NZUS99 KBOU 151208
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0605 MDT FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 151156Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 12/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP067
T01221033 10178 20106 51003 $
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 KGXY 151156Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLPNO
6//// 7//// T00831011
METAR KGXY 151056Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T00941028
METAR KGXY 150956Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 151155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2993 RMK AO2 T00861001
10196 20078
METAR KLMO 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2993 RMK AO2
T00880001
METAR KLMO 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2992 RMK AO2
T00890002
METAR KBDU 151155Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A2992 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151135Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151115Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2991 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 151155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M00 A2991 RMK AO2
T00991004
METAR KEIK 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A2989 RMK AO2
T00961011
METAR KEIK 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A2989 RMK AO2
T01141016
KBJC 151135Z 1512/1612 24007KT P6SM SKC
FM151300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
FM151600 10009KT P6SM FEW120
FM160200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM160400 31009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KBJC 151155Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 151135Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 151115Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A2993 RMK AO2
KDEN 151135Z 1512/1618 19009KT P6SM FEW140
FM151300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
FM151500 07009KT P6SM FEW220
FM152200 12010KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM160000 16012KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM160500 19008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM160800 22008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM161400 18007KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KDEN 151153Z 24006KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01441011 10178 20094 55004
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
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 151135Z 1512/1612 18007KT P6SM FEW220
FM151400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM151600 10011KT P6SM FEW200
FM152200 14011KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM160300 17009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
FM160500 22008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KAPA 151153Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP073 T01170011
10194 20100 56005
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 KMNH 151155Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151135Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151115Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151155Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151135Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151115Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM CLR 12/M07 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151155Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 151153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP059
T01561111 10172 20117 55001
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 KLIC 151155Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP059
T00940044 10167 20072 53002
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 KHEQ 151155Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 151135Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 151115Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 151154Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151134Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151054Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151155Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151135Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151115Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A2983 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 151153Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP056
T01170067 10167 20089 55000 $
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 $
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 12:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...276/014
12000 FT MSL...176/025
11000 FT MSL...181/027
10000 FT MSL...172/021
9900 FT MSL...167/022
9000 FT MSL...161/025
8800 FT MSL...157/024
8000 FT MSL...154/021
7900 FT MSL...152/021
7300 FT MSL...153/020
7000 FT MSL...156/022
6600 FT MSL...157/018
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1136 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 451 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THIS TAF PACKAGE. WINDS ARE
ANYWHERE FROM THE SOUTHWEST TO THE SOUTHEAST AT OUR TAF SITES THIS
MORNING. WE'LL LIKELY SEE A BRIEF PERIOD OF LIGHT AND VARIABLE
WINDS LATER THIS MORNING, BEFORE WINDS TURN MORE TO THE EAST AS
AN ANTICYCLONE SETS UP OVER THE AREA. WINDS WILL GENERALLY REMAIN
OUT OF THE E/SE THROUGHOUT THE LATE MORNING AND AFTERNOON. VIRGA
SHOWERS WILL BE POSSIBLE TO THE SOUTH OF KAPA AND KDEN THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING, POTENTIALLY SENDING AN OCCASIONAL SOUTHERLY
WIND GUST THROUGH THE AIRPORT. HOWEVER, GEOGRAPHIC AND TEMPORAL
COVERAGE OF THE GUSTY WINDS ARE TOO LOW AT THIS TIME TO INCLUDE IN
THE TAF. WINDS WILL START TO GET MORE UNCERTAIN IN THE EVENING AS
SURFACE LEE TROUGHING TRIES TO DEVELOP. RIGHT NOW, WE HAVE WINDS
FOLLOWING A MORE TYPICAL DIURNAL PATTERN THIS EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT, BUT IF THE TROUGHING STARTS TO LOOK STRONGER, WE MAY
SEE MORE VARIABLE WINDS AND POTENTIALLY A MORE NORTHERLY WIND
COMPONENT OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 151155Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151135Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151115Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 142355Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM BKN110 BKN130 24/M05 A2991 RMK AO2
SLP023 T02421050 10273 20235 55001
METAR KAFF 141755Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM FEW160 24/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP050
T02371036 10239 20175 55004
METAR KAFF 150255Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP050
T01400006 53010
KCOS 151122Z 1512/1612 02006KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 15010KT P6SM BKN110
TEMPO 1520/1523 16012G22KT
FM160400 01006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
METAR KCOS 151154Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP075 T01220033
10178 20111 55000
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 KFLY 151155Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3002 RMK AO2 T01170033
10160 20117
METAR KFLY 151135Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3002 RMK AO2
T01200031
METAR KFLY 151115Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3002 RMK AO2
T01220030
KFCS 151200Z 1512/1618 33009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2996INS
BECMG 1516/1517 18012KT 9999 SCT150 QNH2984INS
BECMG 1601/1602 18012G18KT 9999 VCSH SCT110 BKN170
QNH2987INS
BECMG 1605/1606 33009KT 9999 NSW FEW170 QNH2988INS
BECMG 1615/1616 15012KT 9999 FEW130 SCT200 QNH2985INS
TX28/1522Z TN10/1611Z
METAR KFCS 151155Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP085
T01170024 10188 20108 55001 $
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 151153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP054 T01390039
10183 20133 53005
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 KVTP 151155Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151135Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 06/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151115Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 07/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 151154Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP060
T00891061 10167 20089 51010
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 KLHX 151153Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP042
T01220061 10172 20117 53012
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 KLAA 151153Z AUTO 28004KT 6SM HZ CLR 10/07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP035
T01000067 10156 20078 53005
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 KSPD 151156Z AUTO 30010KT 12/04 A2980 RMK AO1 SLP024 T01220039
10172 20122 53020
METAR KSPD 151056Z AUTO 31011KT 15/03 A2978 RMK AO1 SLP011 T01500028
METAR KSPD 150956Z AUTO 29009KT 16/03 A2975 RMK AO1 SLP999 T01560028
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 11:52 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...319/012
8000 FT MSL...072/013
7700 FT MSL...073/014
7100 FT MSL...073/014
7000 FT MSL...061/015
6400 FT MSL...067/013
6000 FT MSL...050/016
5900 FT MSL...041/016
5700 FT MSL...032/015
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 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141
7//// T10111033 10056 21017 58000
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 KHDN 151156Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132
T00331061 10083 20006 58001
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 KSBS 151155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A3008 RMK AO1 T00041054
10084 20002
METAR KSBS 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3008 RMK AO1
T00071046
METAR KSBS 151115Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A3008 RMK AO1
T00061039
METAR K33V 151155Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151135Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151115Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3012 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 151153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00171061 10072 20000 57001
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 K20V 151155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 151155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 T00001068
10070 21008
METAR KGNB 151135Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3019 RMK AO2
T10071070
METAR KGNB 151115Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3018 RMK AO2
T00001070
METAR K0CO 151155Z AUTO 28016G24KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151135Z AUTO 28013G22KT 10SM CLR 00/M15 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151115Z AUTO 28015G24KT 10SM CLR 01/M16 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151155Z AUTO 29008G16KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151135Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 03/M13 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151115Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 04/M13 A3025 RMK AO2
KGJT 151202Z 1512/1612 09004KT P6SM SCT150
FM151500 15006KT P6SM FEW140
FM151900 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM152130 28013G23KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 34008KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
FM160600 01005KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
METAR KGJT 151153Z 06004KT 10SM CLR 10/M11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP078
T01001106 10183 20094 58001
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
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 151153Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 06/M09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP114
T00561089 10139 20056 53002
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 K5SM 151155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M18 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 151135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M18 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 151115Z AUTO 10SM CLR 04/M19 A3028 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 151156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP136
7//// T00331061 10111 20028 51005
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
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 151153Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP104
T00281061 10089 20017 53003
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 KCCU 151155Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 01/M15 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151135Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 02/M15 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151115Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 02/M14 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 151153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP107
T10171094 10039 21022 55004
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
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 11:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10400 FT MSL...039/005
10100 FT MSL...343/005
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 151155Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 T00821055
10164 20077
METAR KAJZ 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M05 A3000 RMK AO2
T00891053
METAR KAJZ 151115Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
T01021047
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 151153Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01061056 10161 20094 53002
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 KGUC 151156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP156
T00061050 10089 20000 53003 FZRANO $
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 K7BM 151155Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151135Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151115Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 151155Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 T00681077
10125 20054
METAR KAEJ 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A3012 RMK AO2
T00581085
METAR KAEJ 151115Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3011 RMK AO2
T00701081
METAR KANK 151155Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 T00901075
10129 20076 52001 $
METAR KANK 151135Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 T00851073
$
METAR KANK 151115Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 T00921075
$
METAR KMYP 151155Z AUTO 29019KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151135Z AUTO 30020KT 10SM CLR 03/M11 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151115Z 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 151155Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151135Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151115Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M10 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151115Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP113
T00441050 10100 20033 50001
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
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 151153Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP127
T00221072 10100 20022 53002
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 KPSO 151155Z AUTO 36002KT 10SM CLR 00/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 10080
20004 70000
METAR KPSO 151135Z AUTO 22002KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151115Z AUTO 31002KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 151155Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 03/M15 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 151135Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 03/M15 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 151115Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 03/M14 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 151122Z 1512/1612 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 32010G20KT P6SM SCT250
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KALS 151152Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 01/M10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP120
T00111100 10072 20000 53005
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
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 11:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10400 FT MSL...039/005
10100 FT MSL...343/005
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 151153Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP064
T01941056 10256 20194 53001
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 KRQE 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP085
T01061022 10156 20094 58005
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
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 151143Z 1512/1618 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 151154Z 36003KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01110011
10161 20089 53004
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
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 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP109
T00391056 10139 20039 53002
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 KPUC 151153Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 07/M12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111
T00671122 10139 20067 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
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 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01111128 10217 20106 50002
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
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 151143Z 1512/1612 22007KT P6SM SKC
FM151600 25011KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 26018G28KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 08006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 151153Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 04/M12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP118
T00391117 10089 20033 58002
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
KRKS 151120Z 1512/1612 22008KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 27020G30KT P6SM FEW200
FM160200 30010KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 14005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRKS 151154Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 06/M14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP117
T00611144 10083 20050 56002
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
KRWL 151120Z 1512/1612 23011KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 25024G35KT P6SM FEW120
FM160100 29015G25KT P6SM BKN150
FM160500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 151153Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP102
T00671100 10094 20056 51004
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
KLAR 151120Z 1512/1612 24015KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 28022G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM160200 29009KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KLAR 151153Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM 06/M12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP080
T00611117 10111 20033 $
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 $
KCYS 151120Z 1512/1612 29015KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 28017G27KT P6SM SCT120
FM160200 32008KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KCYS 151153Z 28011KT 10SM CLR 11/M12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP075
T01061117 10150 20106 53005 $
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 $
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/15/26 11:53 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...358/002
22000 FT MSL...254/049
20000 FT MSL...247/057
16000 FT MSL...274/035
15000 FT MSL...279/038
14000 FT MSL...286/035
13600 FT MSL...288/035
13000 FT MSL...286/031
12000 FT MSL...224/012
11100 FT MSL...268/012
11000 FT MSL...284/046
10000 FT MSL...309/037
9000 FT MSL...329/038
9000 FT MSL...300/042
8100 FT MSL...325/036
8000 FT MSL...323/032
7000 FT MSL...316/033
6700 FT MSL...310/038
6200 FT MSL...305/015
6000 FT MSL...300/023
6000 FT MSL...303/019
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/15/26 11:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
8000 FT MSL...296/022
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 1146 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 545 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
DRY WESTERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH SOME
MIDLEVEL CLOUDINESS DEVELOPING LATER IN THE DAY. TYPICAL DIURNAL
WINDS ARE EXPECTED WITH GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS BETWEEN 15Z
FRIDAY TO 02Z SATURDAY.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR WILL CONTINUE INTO EARLY SATURDAY
MORNING WITH SOME SCT-BKN MIDLEVEL CLOUDINESS AT ALL TERMINALS LATE
IN THE AFTERNOON. WESTERLY WINDS WILL OCCASIONALLY GUST UP TO 35
KNOTS AT KRWL AND KLAR AFTER 15Z, WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS
ELSEWHERE.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 151155Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2989 RMK AO2 T01461100
10208 20114
METAR KIBM 151135Z AUTO 28014G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
T01451100
METAR KIBM 151115Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A2989 RMK AO2
T01481101
KSNY 151120Z 1512/1612 26010KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 33016G28KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSNY 151153Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 10/M09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP064
T01001094 10178 20044 51008
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 KOGA 151155Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2980 RMK AO2 T00560038
10151 20041
METAR KOGA 151135Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2980 RMK AO2
T00550035
METAR KOGA 151115Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2979 RMK AO2
T00480031
METAR KIML 151153Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP059
T01171022 10172 20106 53005
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
KMCK 151124Z 1512/1612 32007KT P6SM FEW250
FM151500 35010G21KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 04009KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KMCK 151153Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP056
T00940044 10150 20083 53005
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
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/15/26 11:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...211/016
8500 FT MSL...211/013
8000 FT MSL...208/017
7400 FT MSL...210/017
7000 FT MSL...207/018
6300 FT MSL...209/019
6000 FT MSL...213/019
5400 FT MSL...214/019
5000 FT MSL...225/019
4700 FT MSL...211/017
4100 FT MSL...182/016
4000 FT MSL...166/014
3600 FT MSL...139/010
3400 FT MSL...131/008
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1149 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 647 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2026
EXPECT VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD.
WINDS WILL FAVOR THE NORTHWEST EARLY WITH SPEEDS POTENTIALLY
APPROACHING 20 KNOTS ACROSS SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA INCLUDING THE LBF
AIRSPACE. TOWARDS LATE AFTERNOON, CLOUDS SHOULD INCREASE BUT
SAFELY REMAIN AT OR ABOVE 12KFT AGL. WINDS WILL VEER TO EASTERLY
BY LATE IN THE PERIOD AS SPEEDS FALL TO LESS THAN 10 KNOTS FOR
ALL AREA TERMINALS.
* * * * * 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 151153Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP051
T01060067 10178 20106 55001
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
KGCK 151120Z 1512/1612 01007KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 04013KT P6SM FEW200
FM160000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 151154Z AUTO 05005KT 5SM HZ CLR 14/09 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP025
T01390089 10222 20111 50003
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 KLBL 151156Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP029
T01220083 10239 20122 53005 $
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 KEHA 151155Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A2977 RMK AO2 T01500045
10215 20137
METAR KEHA 151135Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A2977 RMK AO2
T01530043
METAR KEHA 151115Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A2977 RMK AO2
T01560039
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/15/26 12:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...182/023
12000 FT MSL...189/017
11000 FT MSL...182/017
10800 FT MSL...181/017
10000 FT MSL...175/015
9200 FT MSL...138/012
9000 FT MSL...150/015
8100 FT MSL...102/010
8000 FT MSL...092/011
7000 FT MSL...103/014
7000 FT MSL...080/012
6100 FT MSL...036/015
6000 FT MSL...045/013
5400 FT MSL...047/012
5000 FT MSL...031/010
4700 FT MSL...019/008
4300 FT MSL...070/010
4000 FT MSL...034/007
4000 FT MSL...032/006
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/15/26 11:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...200/022
19000 FT MSL...204/015
14000 FT MSL...177/002
13900 FT MSL...181/003
11500 FT MSL...186/005
10000 FT MSL...189/007
9600 FT MSL...183/007
9000 FT MSL...185/006
8100 FT MSL...216/006
8000 FT MSL...168/008
7100 FT MSL...239/015
7000 FT MSL...239/015
6000 FT MSL...232/014
5900 FT MSL...253/004
5100 FT MSL...248/014
5000 FT MSL...222/016
4300 FT MSL...232/017
4000 FT MSL...218/017
3800 FT MSL...205/015
3200 FT MSL...180/017
3000 FT MSL...171/014
3000 FT MSL...171/014
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1158 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 657 AM MDT THU MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD OUTSIDE OF A SMALL CHANCE
FOR STORMS THAT MAY WORK INTO THE GLD TERMINAL VERY LATE IN THE
PERIOD AROUND THE 05-09Z TIME FRAME. CURRENT TRENDS SUGGEST THAT THE
MAIN SIGNAL FOR STORMS MAY BE SOUTHWEST OF THE TERMINALS FOR BOTH
GLD AND MCK. WINDS VEER THROUGH THE MORNING INTO THE AFTERNOON FROM
WNW TO THE ENE WITH GUSTS DEVELOPING TO AROUND 20KTS.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 637 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2026
A SURFACE LOW CENTERED BETWEEN LBL AND DDC AT THE ONSET OF THIS
TAF PERIOD WILL MOVE VERY LITTLE THROUGH THE DAY TODAY, AND THIS
WILL RESULT IN LIGHT WINDS MUCH OF THE DAY, ESPECIALLY AT LBL
AND DDC. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL LIKELY DEVELOP ACROSS
THE NORTHERN PANHANDLES LATE THIS AFTERNOON, MOVING/EXPANDING
NORTHEAST THROUGH THE EVENING. THE NORTHERN PERIPHERY OF THESE
STORMS WILL LIKELY BE CLOSE ENOUGH TO LBL TO WARRANT INCLUSION
OF A PROB30 GROUP FOR THUNDERSTORMS FOR ABOUT A FOUR HOUR PERIOD
EARLY-MID EVENING.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 151136Z 1512/1612 29010KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 36009KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 31009KT P6SM FEW250
FM160300 27005KT P6SM BKN240=
METAR KGUY 151153Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP017
7//// T01170044 10228 20117 53016
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 $
KDHT 151136Z 1512/1612 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 23011KT P6SM BKN210
FM160200 06008KT P6SM BKN220
FM160700 24005KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KDHT 151153Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP024
T01441050 10178 20111 53003
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
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1136 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 632 AM CDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE MAJORITY OF THE 12Z TAF
PERIOD. THE ONLY EXCEPTION WOULD BE FOR AMD TO ONGOING BLDU THAT
MAY REDUCE VSBYS THROUGHOUT THE DAY AND/OR TS THAT DEVELOP OVER A
TAF SITES RESULTING IN ERRATIC WINDS. OVERALL, WINDS WILL BE
VARIABLE AT 5-15 KTS FOR KDHT/KGUY. FOR KAMA, WINDS WILL BE OUT
OF THE SOUTHWEST AND WEST-SOUTHWEST AT 10-20 KTS, WITH GUSTS NEAR
30 KTS, ESPECIALLY IN THE 17Z THROUGH 01-02Z WINDOW. WINDS SHOULD
THEN SUBSIDE BACK TO 5-15 KTS TOWARDS THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 151120Z 1512/1612 10007KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 27010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM160100 33006KT P6SM FEW150
FM160900 08006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 151153Z 09006KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP115 60000
T00781089 10122 20061 56004 $
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 KLVS 151153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP058
T01221128 10178 20111 53002
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 KRTN 151153Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP058
T00891078 10217 20067 51009
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 KCAO 151155Z AUTO 31021KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND
30030/1135 SLP017 T01830006 10211 20139 50002
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
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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