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NZUS99 KBOU 151708
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1105 MDT FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 151656Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02501072 $
METAR KFNL 151556Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP072
T02331050 $
METAR KFNL 151456Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02001022 51009 $
METAR KGXY 151656Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 151556Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 151456Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 151655Z AUTO 06006KT 7SM CLR 24/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
T02371055
METAR KLMO 151635Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A2995 RMK AO2
T02341043
METAR KLMO 151615Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A2995 RMK AO2
T02271046
METAR KBDU 151655Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151635Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 151615Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A2994 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 151655Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 25/M06 A2992 RMK AO2
T02491063
METAR KEIK 151635Z AUTO 06010KT 030V090 9SM CLR 24/M05 A2992 RMK AO2
T02431049
METAR KEIK 151615Z AUTO 05008KT 9SM CLR 24/M04 A2992 RMK AO2
T02371040
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 151645Z 04008KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A2996
METAR KBJC 151545Z 04008KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A2997
METAR KBJC 151453Z 04007KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A2998
KDEN 151457Z 1515/1618 VRB05KT P6SM FEW140
FM151600 07008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM152200 12010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT220
TEMPO 1522/1602 17020G30KT BKN120
FM160200 18012KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM160500 19008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM160800 22008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM161400 18007KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KDEN 151653Z 34003KT 10SM FEW180 24/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP058
T02441061
METAR KDEN 151553Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW180 23/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP058
T02281017
METAR KDEN 151453Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW180 21/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP065
T02061006 51011
METAR KBKF 151558Z 33005KT 10SM FEW150 FEW190 23/M03 A2995 RMK AO2A
SLP056 T02301026
METAR KBKF 151358Z 26005KT 10SM FEW160 18/01 A2995 RMK AO2A SLP063
T01780009
METAR KBKF 151458Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW200 21/M02 A2995 RMK AO2A SLP056
T02061019 51010
KAPA 151459Z 1515/1612 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
FM151600 07009KT P6SM FEW200
FM152200 14011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
TEMPO 1522/1602 17020G30KT BKN120
FM160300 17009KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
FM160500 22008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
METAR KAPA 151653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW100 FEW180 23/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP066
T02330017
METAR KAPA 151553Z COR 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW170 21/02 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP071 T02110017
METAR KAPA 151553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW160 21/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP071
T02110017
METAR KMNH 151655Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 151615Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151655Z AUTO 31012G20KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A2989 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151635Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 151615Z AUTO 30008G20KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A2990 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151655Z AUTO 32014G24KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151635Z AUTO 32017G25KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A2986 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 151615Z AUTO 32019G23KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 151653Z AUTO 32016G25KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02611072
METAR KAKO 151553Z AUTO 32015KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP074
T02331044
METAR KAKO 151453Z AUTO 33015KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP080
T02061050 51010
METAR KLIC 151655Z AUTO 02008G15KT 10SM CLR 24/M05 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP058
T02391050
METAR KLIC 151555Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02391078
METAR KLIC 151455Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02281089 51008
METAR KHEQ 151655Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 151635Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 151615Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 151654Z AUTO 32019G25KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151634Z AUTO 33016G23KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A2987 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 151614Z AUTO 35016G21KT 10SM CLR 25/M05 A2988 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151655Z AUTO 34020G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A2984 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151635Z AUTO 34016G23KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 151615Z AUTO 33016G24KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A2985 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 151653Z AUTO 36014G26KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND
35028/1554 SLP055 T02721056
METAR KITR 151553Z AUTO 36020G29KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND
01029/1553 SLP057 T02611072
METAR KITR 151453Z AUTO 36020G27KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND
35027/1452 SLP060 T02391067 51008
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 16:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...248/013
13000 FT MSL...244/013
12700 FT MSL...244/012
12000 FT MSL...238/012
11000 FT MSL...235/010
11000 FT MSL...229/009
10000 FT MSL...239/007
9900 FT MSL...235/007
9000 FT MSL...247/004
8800 FT MSL...255/004
8000 FT MSL...104/004
7900 FT MSL...104/004
7200 FT MSL...105/006
7000 FT MSL...089/005
6600 FT MSL...101/006
6100 FT MSL...096/005
6000 FT MSL...093/006
5900 FT MSL...068/006
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 151655Z AUTO 22003G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151635Z AUTO 20006G15KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 151615Z AUTO 16007KT 140V200 10SM CLR 12/M13 A3033 RMK
AO2
METAR KAFF 151555Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP064
T02220023
METAR KAFF 151155Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP076
T00810015 10167 20078 55002
METAR KAFF 150955Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP064
T00990015
KCOS 151122Z 1512/1612 02006KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 15010KT P6SM BKN110
TEMPO 1520/1523 16012G22KT
FM160400 01006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
METAR KCOS 151654Z 18008KT 10SM FEW100 23/00 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02330000
METAR KCOS 151554Z 14008KT 10SM FEW100 23/03 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP069
T02280028
METAR KCOS 151454Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP074 T02110028
50005
METAR KFLY 151655Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A3003 RMK AO2
T02411012
METAR KFLY 151635Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3004 RMK AO2
T02321003
METAR KFLY 151615Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3004 RMK AO2
T02250003
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 151655Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02460021 $
METAR KFCS 151555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02390027 $
METAR KFCS 151455Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02300040 51008 $
KPUB 151122Z 1512/1612 30011KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 12012KT P6SM FEW110
FM160200 08009KT P6SM OVC250
FM160600 36005KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KPUB 151653Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP053
T02610050
METAR KPUB 151553Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP059
T02440050
METAR KPUB 151453Z 25007KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP062 T02280044
50007
METAR KVTP 151655Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 13/M21 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151635Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 13/M15 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 151615Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 151654Z AUTO 03010G17KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP049
T02720006
METAR KTAD 151554Z AUTO 33011G17KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP056
T02561017
METAR KTAD 151454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP067
T02061022 50006
METAR KLHX 151653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP047 T02830044
$
METAR KLHX 151553Z AUTO 06003KT CLR 26/06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP051 T02560061
PWINO $
METAR KLHX 151453Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP057
T02280067 50013
METAR KLAA 151653Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP036
T03110017
METAR KLAA 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP040
T02670078
METAR KLAA 151453Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP052
T02280083 51017
METAR KSPD 151656Z AUTO 02011G20KT 29/05 A2983 RMK AO1 PK WND 35027/1602
SLP030 T02890050
METAR KSPD 151556Z AUTO 34015G24KT 28/05 A2982 RMK AO1 SLP026
T02780050
METAR KSPD 151456Z AUTO 34014G24KT 26/05 A2982 RMK AO1 SLP026 T02560050
51006
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 16:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...342/003
12400 FT MSL...285/008
12000 FT MSL...284/005
11000 FT MSL...300/007
10800 FT MSL...283/005
9000 FT MSL...082/006
8600 FT MSL...091/007
8000 FT MSL...107/008
7700 FT MSL...106/009
7100 FT MSL...108/009
7000 FT MSL...108/009
6400 FT MSL...108/010
6000 FT MSL...116/009
5900 FT MSL...115/009
5700 FT MSL...114/009
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 151653Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01891044
METAR KCAG 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01501022
METAR KCAG 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146
T00941011 50001
METAR KHDN 151656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01781106
METAR KHDN 151556Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01561072
METAR KHDN 151456Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 12/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01171056 50002
METAR KSBS 151655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3007 RMK AO1
T01661074
METAR KSBS 151635Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3007 RMK AO1
T01531042
METAR KSBS 151615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3007 RMK AO1
T01341038
METAR K33V 151655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151635Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR 15/M11 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 151615Z AUTO 29008G16KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3013 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 151653Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01941111
METAR KEEO 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01561067
METAR KEEO 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01111067 50000
METAR K20V 151655Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151635Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 16/M07 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 151615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 151655Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3017 RMK AO2
T01581124
METAR KGNB 151635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3017 RMK AO2
T01481101
METAR KGNB 151615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3018 RMK AO2
T01371090
METAR K0CO 151655Z AUTO 28023KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151635Z AUTO 27021G26KT 10SM CLR 05/M13 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 151615Z AUTO 29011G17KT 260V320 10SM CLR 03/M12 A3035 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 151658Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151638Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 10/M14 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 151618Z AUTO 28009G20KT 10SM CLR 09/M13 A3028 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 151653Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP077
T02331094
METAR KGJT 151553Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP077
T02221094
METAR KGJT 151453Z 13010KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01941083 51009
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 151653Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02061067
METAR KRIL 151553Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP100
T01721050
METAR KRIL 151453Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01441039 50001
METAR K5SM 151655Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 10/M16 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 151635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M16 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 151616Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/M16 A3030 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 151656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP110
T01941083
METAR KEGE 151556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01391061
METAR KEGE 151456Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM SCT120 12/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01171056 58001
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 151653Z 35009KT 10SM OVC110 19/M14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP078
T01891139
METAR KASE 151553Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP079
T01781111
METAR KASE 151453Z 00000KT 10SM SCT100 14/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01391067 58007
METAR KCCU 151655Z AUTO 27014G17KT 10SM SCT070 06/M15 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151635Z AUTO 27015G21KT 10SM CLR 05/M16 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 151615Z AUTO 27012G23KT 10SM CLR 05/M16 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 151653Z AUTO 21004G20KT 10SM CLR 14/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01391144
METAR KLXV 151553Z AUTO 32007G16KT 280V350 10SM CLR 14/M16 A3024 RMK AO2
SLP084 T01441156
METAR KLXV 151453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 12/M16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP088
T01171161 50002
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 16:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...262/023
19000 FT MSL...258/022
19000 FT MSL...262/028
18000 FT MSL...268/028
16000 FT MSL...262/026
12000 FT MSL...253/012
11700 FT MSL...204/008
11000 FT MSL...218/007
11000 FT MSL...263/008
10400 FT MSL...275/009
10200 FT MSL...289/004
10100 FT MSL...294/009
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 151655Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A2999 RMK AO2
T02251074
METAR KAJZ 151635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A2999 RMK AO2
T02191053
METAR KAJZ 151615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3000 RMK AO2
T02081050
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 151653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02221094
METAR KMTJ 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02001039
METAR KMTJ 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01831044 51003
METAR KGUC 151656Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01671067 $
METAR KGUC 151556Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 13/M05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01331050 $
METAR KGUC 151456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01001056 50003 $
METAR K7BM 151655Z AUTO 26006G15KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 151615Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 151655Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3010 RMK AO2
T02041099
METAR KAEJ 151635Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3010 RMK AO2
T02011103
METAR KAEJ 151615Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A3011 RMK AO2
T01921103
METAR KANK 151655Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T02111069
$
METAR KANK 151635Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 T02161060
$
METAR KANK 151615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 T01861062
$
METAR KMYP 151655Z AUTO 32016G22KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151635Z AUTO 26016G22KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 151615Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM CLR 08/M10 A3047 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 151655Z AUTO 29006G14KT 10SM CLR 17/M05 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151635Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 151615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 16/M05 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151655Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151635Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 151615Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 151653Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02281056
METAR KCEZ 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02171044
METAR KCEZ 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01781039 50002
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 151653Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02171083
METAR KDRO 151553Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01891089
METAR KDRO 151453Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01441056 50005
METAR KPSO 151655Z AUTO 20006KT 170V230 10SM CLR 19/M10 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 151635Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 151615Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KCPW 151655Z AUTO 20007KT 150V210 10SM CLR 10/M12 A3041 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 151635Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 151615Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 08/M11 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 151122Z 1512/1612 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 32010G20KT P6SM SCT250
FM160300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KALS 151652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02001094
METAR KALS 151552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01831100
METAR KALS 151452Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01611106 50008
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 16:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...262/023
19000 FT MSL...258/022
19000 FT MSL...262/028
18000 FT MSL...268/028
16000 FT MSL...262/026
12000 FT MSL...253/012
11700 FT MSL...204/008
11000 FT MSL...218/007
11000 FT MSL...263/008
10400 FT MSL...275/009
10200 FT MSL...289/004
10100 FT MSL...294/009
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 151653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP069
T02671039
METAR KPGA 151553Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP075
T02441044
METAR KPGA 151453Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP076
T02331044 51012
METAR KRQE 151653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP079
T02171039
METAR KRQE 151553Z AUTO 28008G14KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02111028
METAR KRQE 151453Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP086
T01941017 50006
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1654 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 15/18Z THROUGH SATURDAY 16/18Z
VFR
CONDITIONS, NO PRECIPITATION EXPECTED. WINDS SW 10-15KTS, GUSTS
20-25KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 16/18Z THROUGH MONDAY 18/18Z...VFR CONDITIONS,
NO PRECIPITATION EXPECTED UNTIL AFTER 00Z MONDAY. THEN A SLIGHT
CHANCE OF -SHRA/-TSRA ALONG THE ARIZONA/UTAH BORDER. WINDS
SATURDAY DAYTIME SW 15-25KTS, GUSTS 35-40KTS, SATURDAY NIGHT
SW 10-20KTS, SUNDAY DAYTIME SW 20-30KTS, GUSTS 40-45KTS, SUNDAY
NIGHT SW 15-25KTS, GUSTS TO 30KTS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 151405Z 1514/1618 17005KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 151654Z 27006KT 10SM FEW180 21/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02111033
METAR KSLC 151554Z 33005KT 10SM SCT180 19/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01941017
METAR KSLC 151454Z 05004KT 10SM FEW200 17/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP115
T01721039 51013
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 151653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP100
T01891083
METAR KVEL 151553Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01781106
METAR KVEL 151453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01611078 51008
METAR KPUC 151653Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP100
T02221111
METAR KPUC 151553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01941094
METAR KPUC 151453Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01721089 51007
KCNY 151249Z 1513/1612 VRB04KT P6SM SCT140
FM151900 26007KT P6SM FEW150
FM152100 27010G18KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160200 32008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
FM160600 36004KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KCNY 151653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/M11 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP075
T02501111
METAR KCNY 151553Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 23/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP077
T02281117
METAR KCNY 151453Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 20/M11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP080
T02001106 51007
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 151653Z AUTO 22015G23KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01671072
METAR KEVW 151553Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01501083
METAR KEVW 151453Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 12/M08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01221078 51007
KRKS 151120Z 1512/1612 22008KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 27020G30KT P6SM FEW200
FM160200 30010KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 14005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KRKS 151654Z AUTO 26016G24KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01781089
METAR KRKS 151554Z AUTO 26009G15KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01501083
METAR KRKS 151454Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 12/M12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01221117 50007
KRWL 151120Z 1512/1612 23011KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 25024G35KT P6SM FEW120
FM160100 29015G25KT P6SM BKN150
FM160500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 151653Z AUTO 25015G23KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01721083
METAR KRWL 151553Z AUTO 23014G22KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01611078
METAR KRWL 151453Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 14/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP096
T01441083 50002
KLAR 151120Z 1512/1612 24015KT P6SM SKC
FM151800 28022G30KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM160200 29009KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KLAR 151653Z AUTO 27007G17KT 230V290 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP079 T01671083
METAR KLAR 151553Z AUTO 28016G21KT 10SM CLR 16/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01611083
METAR KLAR 151453Z AUTO 27012G18KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01501078 51005
KCYS 151120Z 1512/1612 29015KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 28017G27KT P6SM SCT120
FM160200 32008KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KCYS 151653Z 30015G22KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
28027/1601 SLP077 T01941078
METAR KCYS 151553Z 30016G28KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
30029/1525 SLP083 T01831089
METAR KCYS 151453Z 27016G23KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP081
T01781094 51006
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/15/26 16:47 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
20000 FT MSL...234/052
19000 FT MSL...258/049
18000 FT MSL...257/047
17000 FT MSL...269/042
16000 FT MSL...269/031
15000 FT MSL...273/031
14000 FT MSL...270/024
13600 FT MSL...272/021
13000 FT MSL...272/018
12000 FT MSL...260/016
11200 FT MSL...262/013
11000 FT MSL...264/013
10000 FT MSL...253/013
10000 FT MSL...253/013
9000 FT MSL...250/013
9000 FT MSL...247/012
8100 FT MSL...253/010
8000 FT MSL...252/011
7400 FT MSL...258/012
7000 FT MSL...242/010
6700 FT MSL...255/012
6200 FT MSL...241/007
6000 FT MSL...240/007
5900 FT MSL...240/007
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/15/26 16:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...273/029
13000 FT MSL...277/024
12000 FT MSL...272/018
11000 FT MSL...308/017
10000 FT MSL...296/014
9000 FT MSL...294/014
8600 FT MSL...300/017
8000 FT MSL...300/016
7900 FT MSL...310/016
7400 FT MSL...307/017
7000 FT MSL...298/016
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 151655Z AUTO 33015G23KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A2993 RMK AO2
T02471074
METAR KIBM 151635Z AUTO 32016G22KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A2993 RMK AO2
T02411084
METAR KIBM 151615Z AUTO 33017G24KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A2993 RMK AO2
T02361090
KSNY 151120Z 1512/1612 26010KT P6SM SKC
FM151500 33016G28KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSNY 151653Z AUTO 34018G26KT 10SM CLR 26/M12 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
33030/1612 SLP059 T02611117
METAR KSNY 151553Z AUTO 33021G30KT 10SM CLR 25/M10 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
32030/1549 SLP060 T02501100
METAR KSNY 151453Z AUTO 32022G28KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
32028/1453 SLP064 T02331078 50007
METAR KOGA 151655Z AUTO 32014G19KT 10SM CLR 29/M05 A2981 RMK AO2
T02901055
METAR KOGA 151635Z AUTO 32012G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A2982 RMK AO2
T02801054
METAR KOGA 151615Z AUTO 32015G19KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A2982 RMK AO2
T02761045
METAR KIML 151653Z AUTO 34018G25KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND
33026/1643 SLP060 T02941056
METAR KIML 151553Z AUTO 33017KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP063
T02721044
METAR KIML 151453Z AUTO 32013KT 10SM CLR 25/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP066
T02501056 51006
KMCK 151124Z 1512/1612 32007KT P6SM FEW250
FM151500 35010G21KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 04009KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KMCK 151653Z AUTO 32016G19KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP045
T03171044
METAR KMCK 151553Z AUTO 33014KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP046
T02891028
METAR KMCK 151453Z AUTO 33017KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP049
T02441006 50001
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/15/26 16:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14200 FT MSL...241/047
14000 FT MSL...230/052
13000 FT MSL...237/048
12000 FT MSL...241/046
12000 FT MSL...241/046
11000 FT MSL...241/046
10100 FT MSL...257/042
10000 FT MSL...257/041
9000 FT MSL...266/033
8500 FT MSL...274/027
8000 FT MSL...275/021
7400 FT MSL...282/022
7000 FT MSL...289/020
6300 FT MSL...292/020
6000 FT MSL...294/020
5400 FT MSL...301/018
5000 FT MSL...303/018
4700 FT MSL...305/017
4100 FT MSL...307/017
4000 FT MSL...303/020
3600 FT MSL...303/020
3400 FT MSL...302/020
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 151653Z AUTO 35018G25KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND
35030/1603 SLP048 T02891044
METAR KGLD 151553Z AUTO 35021KT 7SM CLR 27/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND
01029/1503 SLP052 T02671039
METAR KGLD 151453Z AUTO 35019KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 PK WND
34029/1440 SLP054 T02501044 51009 $
KGCK 151120Z 1512/1612 01007KT P6SM SKC
FM151700 04013KT P6SM FEW200
FM160000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 151654Z 03015G22KT 9SM CLR 29/11 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP026
T02940111
METAR KGCK 151554Z 02011KT 8SM CLR 27/11 A2973 RMK AO2 SLP031
T02670106
METAR KGCK 151454Z 06007KT 6SM HZ CLR 24/12 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP027
T02390117 53003
METAR KLBL 151656Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP024
T02940072 $
METAR KLBL 151556Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP026
T02670067 $
METAR KLBL 151456Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP028
T02330061 50004 $
METAR KEHA 151655Z AUTO 02015G23KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A2979 RMK AO2
T02940070
METAR KEHA 151635Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A2979 RMK AO2
T02900070
METAR KEHA 151615Z AUTO 35011G19KT 320V030 10SM CLR 28/07 A2980 RMK AO2
T02840074
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/15/26 17:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...229/018
10000 FT MSL...179/009
9200 FT MSL...112/011
9000 FT MSL...110/013
8100 FT MSL...072/012
8000 FT MSL...063/012
7000 FT MSL...005/018
6900 FT MSL...007/018
6100 FT MSL...357/022
6000 FT MSL...356/022
5400 FT MSL...355/022
5000 FT MSL...355/022
4700 FT MSL...355/021
4300 FT MSL...348/023
4000 FT MSL...353/023
4000 FT MSL...355/022
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/15/26 16:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
30000 FT MSL...220/026
28000 FT MSL...224/015
26000 FT MSL...223/016
25000 FT MSL...207/019
24000 FT MSL...235/019
22000 FT MSL...241/014
20000 FT MSL...243/012
19000 FT MSL...257/011
14000 FT MSL...217/006
13900 FT MSL...212/006
13000 FT MSL...204/006
12000 FT MSL...190/011
11500 FT MSL...193/009
11000 FT MSL...181/025
10000 FT MSL...195/020
9600 FT MSL...212/018
9000 FT MSL...214/021
8100 FT MSL...217/020
8000 FT MSL...218/022
7100 FT MSL...223/015
7000 FT MSL...218/016
6000 FT MSL...133/009
5900 FT MSL...130/009
5100 FT MSL...108/009
5000 FT MSL...101/010
4300 FT MSL...099/009
4000 FT MSL...085/008
3800 FT MSL...100/009
3200 FT MSL...053/009
3000 FT MSL...053/008
3000 FT MSL...053/008
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 151653Z AUTO 01009G18KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP005
T02940078
METAR KGUY 151553Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP005
T02780083
METAR KGUY 151453Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A2972 RMK AO2 SLP010
T02560089 53003
KDHT 151136Z 1512/1612 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 23011KT P6SM BKN210
FM160200 06008KT P6SM BKN220
FM160700 24005KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KDHT 151653Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP033
T02890033
METAR KDHT 151553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP039
T02670028
METAR KDHT 151453Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 24/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP040
T02391006 51016
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 151653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP115
T02281039
METAR KFMN 151553Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02001044
METAR KFMN 151453Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01611050 50006
METAR KLVS 151653Z AUTO 30011G16KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP050
T02501089
METAR KLVS 151553Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP057
T02331094
METAR KLVS 151453Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02171089 50007
METAR KRTN 151653Z AUTO 06011G20KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP042
T02671072
METAR KRTN 151553Z AUTO 07009G16KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP042
T02561067
METAR KRTN 151453Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP051
T02171061 50004
METAR KCAO 151655Z AUTO 03010G20KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP038
T02890022
METAR KCAO 151555Z AUTO 34016G24KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
33027/1500 SLP038 T02780033
METAR KCAO 151455Z AUTO 33020G28KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND
33029/1416 SLP040 T02560022 51014
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 151200Z
VALID 151800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2609+07 2619+00 2636-16 2651-26 265941 266750 266758
BCE 2613+05 2718-13 2728-24 273440 273550 283659
LND 2605+07 2623-01 2743-16 2656-28 267542 268451 267457
RKS 2616 2627+01 2644-15 2655-26 256241 266950 266658
GJT 2607+12 2516+04 2625-14 2633-24 263340 273250 273458
FMN 2711+13 2812+05 3106-12 2916-24 330940 341650 281158
ABQ 2705+13 2807+04 3209-10 3012-25 311341 361650 291355
MBW 2619 2622+00 2749-14 2557-25 255840 255850 255859
DEN 9900+12 2715+05 2524-12 2529-24 263341 262750 283260
PUB 9900+13 3105+06 2416-13 2511-24 261141 311850 261758
ALS 9900+06 2512-12 2810-24 290641 331650 280958
TCC 2714 2716+15 2724+06 2512-12 2416-25 261342 252649 252954
BFF 3116 3018+08 2729+01 2744-13 2548-24 255140 255250 264959
GLD 3621 0608+12 2609+06 2221-12 2121-25 261841 291751 261259
GCK 9900+19 1805+16 2011+08 2110-12 2109-27 241741 261150 261657
GAG 2218+23 2118+16 2222+08 2330-12 2419-25 253241 254549 253956
AMA 2614 2527+16 2533+07 2520-12 2322-25 254141 245549 255456
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 160000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2909+08 2620+01 2635-16 2648-27 266442 257651 268057
BCE 2715+07 2516-13 2635-24 264740 264949 264958
LND 2715+10 2618+01 2637-16 2652-29 265943 267452 268257
RKS 2821 2822+02 2541-15 2553-27 266842 267851 268058
GJT 2713+15 2617+06 2624-13 2639-26 264840 265250 265459
FMN 2811+16 2813+07 2812-11 2818-24 292440 292650 283358
ABQ 2607+17 2710+08 2917-11 3214-24 321640 331748 302856
MBW 2722 2723+03 2534-16 2656-26 266241 266951 267459
DEN 9900+14 1805+06 2515-13 2428-25 264541 274950 274958
PUB 1606+16 1805+07 2722-11 2826-25 283141 293350 282758
ALS 2807+08 2409-12 2714-24 302540 302950 282857
TCC 2517 2518+17 2518+08 3008-11 2916-24 321841 362049 292454
BFF 2908 2909+11 2716+03 2544-15 2657-27 266541 266450 266459
GLD 0611 0609+13 3115+06 2522-12 2624-25 282941 282750 272558
GCK 0513+20 9900+14 2605+07 2613-11 2720-25 311141 321250 271956
GAG 2313+26 2314+17 2214+08 2319-12 2618-26 253540 244950 262656
AMA 2615 2616+17 2616+08 2616-12 2617-26 271542 261850 272253
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+07 2417+00 2435-16 2539-27 264643 265652 255761
BCE 2414+04 2323-13 2531-25 263541 264650 256457
LND 2611+04 2722-01 2542-17 2547-29 265644 266253 256460
RKS 2505 2414-01 2543-16 2542-28 265143 265352 256059
GJT 1407+11 2215+04 2432-14 2539-26 254842 255950 257056
FMN 2912+13 2611+05 2431-12 2540-24 254740 255149 265157
ABQ 3210+14 9900+06 2524-11 2619-22 272439 272748 262956
MBW 2419 2321+00 2847-16 2453-27 254644 265053 256458
DEN 9900+10 1910+03 2536-13 2530-26 255141 256351 256957
PUB 2208+13 2409+06 2517-13 2536-24 254440 254949 265358
ALS 2712+06 2520-12 2535-24 264340 254749 265057
TCC 2815 2812+16 2712+07 2516-11 2808-23 271539 272448 273156
BFF 1623 2315+09 2321+01 2734-16 2647-27 245844 256253 257558
GLD 1008 2505+13 2510+06 2616-12 2433-26 254541 265050 265659
GCK 0406+19 2409+14 2511+07 2714-12 2417-24 263340 273750 284358
GAG 2516+22 2318+16 2414+07 2111-12 2809-23 292139 302349 293056
AMA 2622 2520+16 2416+07 3305-12 2713-23 271639 292348 272856
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