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NZUS99 KBOU 152248
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1645 MDT FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 152156Z 13010KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP034
T02941056 $
METAR KFNL 152056Z 17006G16KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP039
T02831061 58020 $
METAR KFNL 151956Z 20007G15KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP046
T02831067 $
METAR KGXY 152156Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 152056Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO 6//// PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KGXY 151956Z AUTO RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO $
METAR KLMO 152235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2982 RMK AO2
T02701078
METAR KLMO 152215Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A2982 RMK AO2
T02711073
METAR KLMO 152155Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A2983 RMK AO2
T02761078
METAR KBDU 152235Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 152215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 152155Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A2982 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 152235Z AUTO 08009KT 9SM CLR 28/M06 A2979 RMK AO2
T02821058
METAR KEIK 152155Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 29/M07 A2980 RMK AO2
T02871073
METAR KEIK 152135Z AUTO 16003KT 9SM FEW160 29/M07 A2981 RMK AO2
T02851075
KBJC 151728Z 1518/1618 05008KT P6SM FEW120
FM152200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM160500 33008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM161200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KBJC 152149Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A2986
METAR KBJC 152046Z 06006G14KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A2988
METAR KBJC 151945Z 14006KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A2991
KDEN 152217Z 1522/1624 12010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
TEMPO 1522/1602 14015G25KT BKN120
FM160200 16011KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM160500 18008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM160800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM161700 12008KT P6SM FEW140
FM162000 05009KT P6SM VCTS SCT110CB BKN150
TEMPO 1620/1624 VRB13G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
METAR KDEN 152153Z 10009G18KT 10SM SCT120 SCT160 BKN200 28/M03 A2984 RMK
AO2 SLP023 T02781028
METAR KDEN 152053Z 04007KT 10SM FEW120 FEW160 SCT200 27/M05 A2986 RMK
AO2 SLP031 T02671050 58021
METAR KDEN 151953Z 34007KT 10SM FEW120 FEW150 27/M04 A2989 RMK AO2
SLP047 T02721039
KBKF 151700Z 1517/1623 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 FEW190 QNH2973INS
TX28/1521Z TN11/1612Z
METAR KBKF 152158Z 09009KT 070V130 10SM SCT120 BKN150 BKN220 28/M00
A2983 RMK AO2A SLP021 T02781003
METAR KBKF 152058Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN180 28/M03 A2985 RMK
AO2A SLP021 T02841027 57020
METAR KBKF 151958Z 35006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT160 SCT190 28/M03 A2987 RMK
AO2A SLP028 T02801030
KAPA 151728Z 1518/1618 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 FEW180
FM152000 05008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT200
FM152200 14011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
TEMPO 1522/1602 17020G30KT BKN120
FM160200 16009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM160500 19008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM160900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KAPA 152153Z 13015G25KT 10SM SCT110 SCT140 BKN220 26/00 A2986 RMK
AO2 PK WND 13026/2055 SLP046 T02610000
METAR KAPA 152053Z 14012G19KT 10SM SCT110 SCT140 BKN200 27/02 A2988 RMK
AO2 SLP044 VIRGA DSNT SE-SW T02670022 56019
METAR KAPA 151953Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 SCT200 27/M01 A2990 RMK
AO2 SLP050 TCU DSNT SE T02671011
METAR KMNH 152235Z AUTO 11011G18KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 SCT120 19/00 A2999
RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 152215Z AUTO 13011G17KT 10SM SCT120 21/01 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE
METAR KMNH 152155Z AUTO 09010G16KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 152235Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A2979 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 152155Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 152135Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A2981 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 152235Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 152215Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 30/M05 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 152155Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 30/M05 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 152153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP041
T02781061 $
METAR KAKO 152053Z AUTO VRB06G16KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP043
T02781044 58016 $
METAR KAKO 151953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP059
T02721033
METAR KLIC 152155Z AUTO 34015G25KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 24/M02 A2988 RMK
AO2 SLP055 T02391022
METAR KLIC 152055Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP051 T02611044 57015
METAR KLIC 151955Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP052
T02671028
METAR KHEQ 152235Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 152215Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR KHEQ 152155Z AUTO RMK AO2 TSNO PWINO
METAR K2V6 152234Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A2979 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 152214Z AUTO 30010G16KT 10SM CLR 30/M04 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 152154Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A2980 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 152235Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A2976 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 152215Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 152155Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2977 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 152153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP038
T02941044
METAR KITR 152053Z AUTO 01012G18KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP048
T03001033 58011
METAR KITR 151953Z AUTO 02011G21KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP051
T02941033
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 22:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...259/028
26000 FT MSL...254/029
25000 FT MSL...244/028
24000 FT MSL...250/027
22000 FT MSL...246/029
20000 FT MSL...234/024
19400 FT MSL...267/026
19000 FT MSL...233/023
18000 FT MSL...228/020
17000 FT MSL...224/019
16700 FT MSL...249/016
16000 FT MSL...208/017
15000 FT MSL...195/015
14000 FT MSL...180/019
13000 FT MSL...190/013
12000 FT MSL...141/021
11000 FT MSL...127/014
11000 FT MSL...140/017
10000 FT MSL...129/016
9900 FT MSL...130/016
9000 FT MSL...130/016
8800 FT MSL...132/014
8000 FT MSL...136/017
7900 FT MSL...133/014
7200 FT MSL...136/016
7000 FT MSL...136/019
6600 FT MSL...136/015
6000 FT MSL...121/018
5900 FT MSL...132/017
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2003 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1128 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD. WINDS ARE LIKELY TO OSCILLATE BETWEEN N AND ENE THROUGH
MID-AFTERNOON, WHEN A SHIFT TO SE FLOW IS ANTICIPATED. A PERIOD OF
HIGHER GUSTS IS STILL FAVORED FOR KDEN IN PARTICULAR THIS
AFTERNOON, BEGINNING NEAR 22Z. EXPECT A RETURN TO DRAINAGE WINDS
THIS EVENING, ALTHOUGH THESE WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY LIGHT AND
VARIABLE OVERNIGHT, THEREBY RAISING THE UNCERTAINTY IN THE
PREVAILING DIRECTION.
FOR SATURDAY, WINDS WILL BE DOMINATED BY A DENVER CYCLONE SETUP,
FAVORING SOUTHERLY FLOW FOR KAPA, LIGHT NORTHERLY FOR KBJC, AND A
MORE UNCERTAIN MIX OF NE TO SE FLOW FOR KDEN. NONETHELESS,
SCATTERED -TSRA LOOK TO DEVELOP EARLY TO MID AFTERNOON, MAINLY
EAST OF I-25, BRINGING POTENTIAL FOR ROBUST OUTFLOW WINDS.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 152235Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 14/M12 A3028 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 152215Z AUTO 14005G08KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 BKN100 14/M12
A3028 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 152155Z AUTO 14007KT 100V180 10SM SCT060 BKN075 BKN090 15/M12
A3028 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 152227Z 18014KT 10SM OVC110 25/M05 A2989 RMK AO2A VIRGA SW-W
WSHFT 18 SLP039
METAR KAFF 152155Z 13013KT 10SM FEW120 26/M05 A2988 RMK AO2A VIRGA NE
AND SW-W PK WND 19033/13 SLP029 T02591046
SPECI KAFF 152148Z 12014G24KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 26/M04 A2988 RMK AO2A
WSHFT 35 SLP029
KCOS 151724Z 1518/1618 15010KT P6SM FEW100
TEMPO 1520/1523 16012G22KT
FM152300 08010KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1523/1603 VRB20G32KT
-TSRA
BKN080CB
FM160800 01007KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 16009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 152154Z 14016G20KT 10SM SCT100 BKN150 BKN250 27/M03 A2988 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25028/2120 SLP031 VIRGA ALQDS T02671033
SPECI KCOS 152128Z 15010G28KT 10SM SCT110 SCT170 27/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 PK
WND 25028/2120 T02671039
METAR KCOS 152054Z 07005KT 10SM SCT110 25/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP043 VIRGA
W T02501033 58016
METAR KFLY 152235Z AUTO 03016G26KT 360V070 10SM SCT026 SCT050 BKN095
21/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 T02081009
METAR KFLY 152215Z AUTO 06018G23KT 10SM BKN120 21/00 A2997 RMK AO2
T02071004
METAR KFLY 152155Z AUTO 06016G23KT 10SM BKN110 22/M01 A2996 RMK AO2
T02181007
KFCS 152000Z 1520/1702 16012KT 9999 FEW150 QNH2998INS
TEMPO 1523/1602 VRB20G30KT 9000 -SHRA BKN120 520009
BECMG 1601/1602 16012G18KT 9999 VCSH BKN110 QNH2983INS
BECMG 1605/1606 31009KT 9999 NSW SCT130 QNH2990INS
BECMG 1615/1616 15012KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS
BECMG 1623/1624 17015G25KT 9999 BKN130 520009 QNH2970INS
TX29/1520Z TN12/1608Z
METAR KFCS 152155Z AUTO 10011G16KT 10SM SCT140 SCT160 27/M06 A2985 RMK
AO2 SLP045 T02701060 $
METAR KFCS 152055Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC130 27/M06 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP052
T02711059 57020 $
SPECI KFCS 152008Z AUTO 12010G17KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A2988 RMK AO2
WSHFT 06 SLP052 $
KPUB 151724Z 1518/1618 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 12012KT P6SM SCT120
FM160100 08009KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1602/1605 VRB15G28KT
-TSRA
BKN100CB
FM160600 33005KT P6SM SKC
FM161700 13010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 152153Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP012
T03111039
METAR KPUB 152053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP019
T03111033 58022
METAR KPUB 151953Z 16007KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP027
T03061028
METAR KVTP 152235Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 152215Z AUTO 26008G14KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 152155Z AUTO 23008G14KT 10SM CLR 18/M12 A3030 RMK AO2
SPECI KTAD 152219Z AUTO 10SM SCT100 SCT120 27/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND
17027/2209 WSHFT 2159 T02671028
METAR KTAD 152154Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP025
T02781033
METAR KTAD 152054Z AUTO 05008G15KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP022
T02941033 58019
METAR KLHX 152153Z AUTO 05009G23KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP015
T03171033
METAR KLHX 152053Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP022
T03111033 58017
METAR KLHX 151953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP034
T03111028
METAR KLAA 152153Z AUTO 06016G23KT 030V090 10SM CLR 34/M02 A2972 RMK AO2
SLP012 T03391017
METAR KLAA 152053Z AUTO 08006G14KT 10SM CLR 33/M02 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP021
T03281022 58016
METAR KLAA 151953Z AUTO 04011G18KT 10SM CLR 33/M02 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP032
T03331017
METAR KSPD 152156Z AUTO 04009G18KT 010V080 33/M01 A2975 RMK AO1 WSHFT
2118 SLP003 T03331006
METAR KSPD 152056Z AUTO 08014G20KT 33/01 A2977 RMK AO1 PK WND 04027/2035
SLP013 T03280011 56016
METAR KSPD 151956Z AUTO 02012G22KT 340V050 33/04 A2978 RMK AO1 PK WND
36026/1933 SLP018 T03330044
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 22:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
29000 FT MSL...266/022
27000 FT MSL...261/021
26800 FT MSL...263/030
25000 FT MSL...274/033
24000 FT MSL...255/025
23000 FT MSL...252/024
22700 FT MSL...256/019
22000 FT MSL...254/023
21000 FT MSL...243/024
20000 FT MSL...244/023
19300 FT MSL...240/015
19000 FT MSL...237/022
18000 FT MSL...239/024
17000 FT MSL...218/016
16600 FT MSL...177/011
16000 FT MSL...195/028
15000 FT MSL...188/018
14000 FT MSL...196/019
13000 FT MSL...118/014
12000 FT MSL...139/012
11000 FT MSL...129/015
10800 FT MSL...133/014
10000 FT MSL...134/018
9700 FT MSL...135/015
9000 FT MSL...133/016
8600 FT MSL...135/015
8000 FT MSL...133/014
7700 FT MSL...137/014
7100 FT MSL...135/015
7000 FT MSL...136/016
6400 FT MSL...132/015
6000 FT MSL...128/018
5900 FT MSL...124/018
5700 FT MSL...124/017
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1956 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1116 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
KALS...A FEW SHOWERS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE SAN LUIS VALLEY
LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING. THE MAIN CONCERN WILL BE
GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS NEAR 30 KTS AS THEY PASS NEAR THE TERMINAL.
OUTSIDE OF THESE SHOWERS, VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL.
KCOS AND KPUB...OCCASIONAL GUSTS NEAR 20 TO 25 KTS WILL BE
POSSIBLE AT KCOS THIS AFTERNOON. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL
MOVE OFF THE HIGHER TERRAIN BY LATE AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING,
WITH THE PRIMARY CONCERN BEING OUTFLOW WIND GUSTS NEAR 30 KTS.
THIS ACTIVITY WILL CLEAR THROUGH MID TO LATE EVENING, WITH VFR
CONDITIONS OVERNIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 152153Z AUTO 28021G31KT 10SM CLR 25/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
24033/2114 SLP092 T02501078
METAR KCAG 152053Z AUTO 23009G18KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
25026/2041 SLP103 T02391061 56019
METAR KCAG 151953Z AUTO 26010G20KT 10SM CLR 23/M08 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02281078
METAR KHDN 152156Z AUTO 25018G27KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
26027/2152 SLP091 T02281094
METAR KHDN 152056Z AUTO 25006G15KT 10SM CLR 22/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02221072 56015
METAR KHDN 151956Z AUTO 29010G18KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02111078
METAR KSBS 152235Z AUTO 28010G18KT 10SM CLR 22/M10 A2996 RMK AO1
T02201096
METAR KSBS 152215Z AUTO 26011G19KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A2997 RMK AO1
T02171076
METAR KSBS 152155Z AUTO 24010G19KT 10SM CLR 22/M08 A2997 RMK AO1
T02201076
METAR K33V 152235Z AUTO 27016G21KT 10SM SCT120 19/M09 A3007 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 152215Z AUTO 26013G22KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A3007 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 152155Z AUTO 24019G23KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A3008 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 152153Z AUTO 35013G16KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP067
T02561089
METAR KEEO 152053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP081 T02441111
56019
METAR KEEO 151953Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 23/M10 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02281100
METAR K20V 152235Z AUTO 27016G23KT 244V304 10SM CLR 24/M10 A2999 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 152215Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 22/M10 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 152155Z AUTO 31009G25KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 152235Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM OVC120 20/M09 A3007 RMK AO2
T01971092
METAR KGNB 152155Z AUTO 25011G25KT 10SM SCT120 20/M09 A3008 RMK AO2
T02001092
METAR KGNB 152135Z AUTO 23013G23KT 10SM SCT120 20/M10 A3009 RMK AO2
T02011096
METAR K0CO 152235Z AUTO 29018G28KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 09/M10 A3033 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 152215Z AUTO 29020G28KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 09/M10 A3033 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 152155Z AUTO 28020G27KT 10SM SCT090 08/M11 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 152238Z AUTO 28013G25KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 152218Z AUTO 27004G20KT 10SM SCT120 15/M11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 152122Z AUTO 28012G22KT 10SM CLR 14/M11 A3024 RMK AO2
KGJT 151723Z 1518/1618 14007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM151900 30008KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 29012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM160100 33010KT P6SM FEW250
FM160600 04005KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
FM161200 12007KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGJT 152153Z 28010G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M10 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND
26028/2129 SLP033 T03061100
METAR KGJT 152053Z 26016G20KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP040
T03061083 58022
METAR KGJT 151953Z 22007G15KT 10SM CLR 28/M10 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP055
T02831100
KRIL 151723Z 1518/1618 36007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM151900 27009G20KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 27019G28KT P6SM FEW250
FM160200 30008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM160800 VRB05KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KRIL 152153Z AUTO 27021G29KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
27031/2054 SLP055 T02891106
METAR KRIL 152053Z AUTO 28019G27KT 10SM CLR 28/M11 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND
25027/2046 SLP059 T02781106 58024
METAR KRIL 151953Z AUTO 27017G24KT 10SM CLR 27/M12 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
24026/1914 SLP072 T02721117
METAR K5SM 152235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 152215Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 152155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3024 RMK AO2
KEGE 151723Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM151900 26014G24KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160200 25009KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM160400 10006KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
SPECI KEGE 152209Z AUTO 31012G27KT 10SM FEW003 25/M10 A2995 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28027/2202
METAR KEGE 152156Z AUTO 27014G21KT 9SM CLR 25/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP074
T02501094
METAR KEGE 152056Z AUTO 28017G24KT 9SM CLR 24/M10 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
29027/2006 SLP081 T02441100 58016
KASE 151723Z 1518/1618 33010G20KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200
FM160200 21007KT P6SM SCT250
FM161200 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KASE 152153Z 10SM CLR 22/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP061 T02221083
METAR KASE 152053Z 35009G17KT 10SM FEW120 22/M09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02221089 58010
METAR KASE 151953Z 10SM CLR 21/M11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP069 T02111106
METAR KCCU 152235Z AUTO 26008G12KT 10SM SCT080 BKN100 07/M10 A3032 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 152215Z AUTO 28009G14KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 08/M12 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 152155Z AUTO 27008G14KT 240V300 10SM SCT080 OVC090 08/M11
A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 152153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP083
T01671111
METAR KLXV 152053Z AUTO 21011G20KT 10SM FEW100 17/M12 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
WND 28026/2025 SLP073 T01671122 58010
METAR KLXV 151953Z AUTO 26010G16KT 10SM FEW110 18/M11 A3021 RMK AO2
WSHFT 1848 SLP078 T01781111
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 22:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...282/021
13000 FT MSL...246/014
12400 FT MSL...257/012
12000 FT MSL...271/018
11700 FT MSL...268/016
11000 FT MSL...264/015
10400 FT MSL...271/016
10300 FT MSL...266/013
10100 FT MSL...267/016
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1818 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1125 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ARE ALREADY GUSTING AT SOME
TERMINALS AND WILL BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD INTO THE AFTERNOON
HOURS. GUSTS WILL BE WITHIN THE 20-25 KT RANGE. GUSTS DIE DOWN
THIS EVENING, WITH TERRAIN DRIVEN PATTERNS PREVAILING THROUGH
THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD. SKIES WILL START OFF MOSTLY CLEAR, WITH
SOME MID LEVEL CLOUD DEVELOPMENT EXPECTED INTO THE AFTERNOON,
BUT NOTHING OF CONCERN.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 152235Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 30/M10 A2985 RMK AO2
T02971101
METAR KAJZ 152155Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 30/M10 A2986 RMK AO2
T03021100
METAR KAJZ 152135Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 30/M10 A2987 RMK AO2
T03011101
KMTJ 151723Z 1518/1618 34007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM152100 29009G17KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM160000 30009KT P6SM SCT250
FM160400 14008KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
METAR KMTJ 152153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP051
T02781089
METAR KMTJ 152053Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP059
T02671083 58020
METAR KMTJ 151953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02721083
SPECI KGUC 152227Z AUTO 31010KT 280V350 10SM FEW120 23/M07 A3000 RMK AO2
WSHFT 2202 $
METAR KGUC 152156Z AUTO 02006G18KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02281072 $
METAR KGUC 152056Z AUTO VRB06G16KT 10SM FEW120 23/M07 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP099 T02281072 57016 $
METAR K7BM 152235Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM BKN110 18/M10 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 152155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 19/M07 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 152135Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT120 19/M08 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 152235Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 23/M10 A3000 RMK AO2
T02301097
METAR KAEJ 152215Z AUTO 29008G14KT 10SM CLR 24/M10 A3001 RMK AO2
T02411101
METAR KAEJ 152155Z AUTO 26013G22KT 10SM CLR 24/M10 A3002 RMK AO2
T02391098
METAR KANK 152235Z AUTO 25012G16KT 10SM BKN140 26/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31027/2154 WSHFT 2206 T02571075 $
METAR KANK 152155Z AUTO 26011G17KT 10SM SCT130 25/M09 A2996 RMK AO2
T02531086 $
METAR KANK 152135Z AUTO 27010G22KT 230V320 10SM BKN130 25/M09 A2996 RMK
AO2 T02521086 $
METAR KMYP 152235Z AUTO 32023G29KT 10SM SCT090 13/M09 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 152215Z AUTO 31029G35KT 10SM BKN090 12/M09 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 152155Z AUTO 31017G31KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 12/M09 A3041 RMK
AO2
KTEX 151723Z 1518/1618 27008G18KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
FM160200 23006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM160400 14005KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KTEX 152235Z AUTO 25008G18KT 10SM SCT110 19/M05 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 152215Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT100 18/M04 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 152155Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM BKN100 18/M04 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 152235Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM BKN110 22/M06 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 152215Z AUTO 16009G15KT 10SM SCT075 BKN100 22/M06 A3005 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 152155Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM BKN120 22/M06 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KCEZ 152153Z AUTO 27008G23KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP079
T02781083
METAR KCEZ 152053Z AUTO 29012G23KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP082
T02781061 56015
METAR KCEZ 151953Z AUTO 29012G18KT 10SM FEW120 27/M07 A2999 RMK AO2
SLP088 T02721067
KDRO 151723Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 27010G22KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 30007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM160500 05005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 152153Z AUTO 22008KT 180V250 10SM CLR 26/M07 A2997 RMK AO2
SLP079 T02561072
METAR KDRO 152053Z AUTO 24012G21KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02611061 58016
METAR KDRO 151953Z AUTO 18007G21KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP086
T02561067
METAR KPSO 152235Z AUTO 22013G19KT 10SM BKN120 24/M08 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 152215Z AUTO 21010G18KT 10SM SCT120 23/M08 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 152155Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT120 23/M08 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 152235Z AUTO 22012G19KT 210V280 10SM SCT110 11/M06 A3035 RMK
AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 152215Z AUTO 24018G31KT 10SM SCT085 SCT100 12/M06 A3035 RMK
AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 152155Z AUTO 26011G18KT 240V300 10SM SCT085 SCT100 11/M06
A3036 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 151724Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM152000 22008KT P6SM FEW100
FM152300 30012KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 1600/1603 VRB15G28KT
-SHRA
BKN070
FM160300 27007KT P6SM FEW100
FM160500 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 152152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02441106
METAR KALS 152052Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 24/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP083
60000 T02441100 58017
METAR KALS 151952Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 24/M10 A3003 RMK AO2 RAB28E37
SLP089 P0000 T02391100
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 22:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...282/021
13000 FT MSL...246/014
12400 FT MSL...257/012
12000 FT MSL...271/018
11700 FT MSL...268/016
11000 FT MSL...264/015
10400 FT MSL...271/016
10300 FT MSL...266/013
10100 FT MSL...267/016
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1818 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1125 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS ARE ALREADY GUSTING AT SOME
TERMINALS AND WILL BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD INTO THE AFTERNOON
HOURS. GUSTS WILL BE WITHIN THE 20-25 KT RANGE. GUSTS DIE DOWN
THIS EVENING, WITH TERRAIN DRIVEN PATTERNS PREVAILING THROUGH
THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD. SKIES WILL START OFF MOSTLY CLEAR, WITH
SOME MID LEVEL CLOUD DEVELOPMENT EXPECTED INTO THE AFTERNOON,
BUT NOTHING OF CONCERN.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 151720Z 1518/1618 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 27010KT P6SM FEW120
FM160700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 152153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/M05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP030
T03171050
METAR KPGA 152053Z AUTO 19004G15KT 10SM CLR 32/M05 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP038
T03171050 58021
METAR KPGA 151953Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 30/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP049
T03001044
METAR KRQE 152153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP052
T02561072
METAR KRQE 152053Z AUTO 25008G21KT 220V280 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP055 T02501072 58012
METAR KRQE 151953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP058
T02441056
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2029 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 152118Z 1521/1624 33010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM160100 32008KT P6SM SKC
FM160500 14005KT P6SM SCT150
FM161500 31009KT P6SM SCT150 BKN180
FM161800 33011G21KT P6SM BKN120 BKN180
METAR KSLC 152154Z 32008KT 10SM FEW110 FEW200 25/M06 A2993 RMK AO2
SLP094 ACSL DSNT S T02501061
METAR KSLC 152054Z 02010G16KT 10SM FEW110 FEW150 24/M06 A2995 RMK AO2
SLP100 T02441056 58005
METAR KSLC 151954Z 30011G18KT 10SM FEW110 FEW180 24/M04 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP101 ACSL DSNT E T02391044
KVEL 151723Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM152000 25010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM160000 27017G25KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM160300 33007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
METAR KVEL 152153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP058
T02611094
METAR KVEL 152053Z AUTO 25011G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP063
T02671083 56022
METAR KVEL 151953Z AUTO 23013G20KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP075
T02611083
METAR KPUC 152153Z AUTO 28014G29KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND
28033/2142 SLP072 T02671089
METAR KPUC 152053Z AUTO 28018G27KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
27027/2051 SLP070 T02721094 56016
METAR KPUC 151953Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP075
T02611094
KCNY 151723Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM152000 27010G17KT P6SM FEW150
FM160100 29007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KCNY 152153Z AUTO 25010G23KT 230V290 10SM CLR 32/M09 A2979 RMK AO2
SLP026 T03221094
METAR KCNY 152053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/M10 A2983 RMK AO2 PK WND 25026/2027
SLP047 T03001100 56021
METAR KCNY 151953Z AUTO 23014G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M10 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP049
T03061100
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1732 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGHOUT THE TAF
PERIOD. NORTHWEST WINDS WILL THEN CONTINUE THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON
AND EVENING, BECOMING GUSTY AT TIMES. HIGH CLOUD COVER WILL STREAM
IN OVERNIGHT AS THE NEXT SYSTEM APPROACHES. THERE IS LOW CONFIDENCE
IN PRECIPITATION IN THE AREA SATURDAY MORNING AS EARLY AS 14-16Z,
THOUGH VERY LIGHT AND FALLING INTO DRY AIR MEANS IT IS UNLIKELY TO
SEE PRECIPITATION AT THE SURFACE. THIS MAY DRIVE SOME STRONGER OR
ERRATIC WIND GUSTS LATE SATURDAY MORNING THROUGH THE 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 TODAY BEFORE NORTHWESTERLY FLOW PREVAILS IN MOST
AREAS AS UPPER LEVEL FLOW PICKS UP. AS THE NEXT SYSTEM PUSHES IN
SATURDAY MORNING, EXPECT WIDESPREAD STRONGER NORTHWESTERLY THROUGH
NORTHERLY WINDS ESPECIALLY FOR THE NORTHERN HALF OF UTAH AND
SOUTHWEST WYOMING. LIGHT SHOWERS FALLING INTO A MUCH DRIER LOWER
ATMOSPHERE WILL LIMIT THE CHANCES OF SEEING SHOWERS AT MOST SITES,
BUT COULD DRIVE GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS IN THEIR VICINITY.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 151726Z 1518/1618 23012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 26015G30KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 08006KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 24010G20KT P6SM BKN150=
METAR KEVW 152153Z AUTO 26022G35KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
26040/2112 SLP102 T01831072
METAR KEVW 152053Z AUTO 24022G36KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
25038/2042 SLP107 T01831072 56002
METAR KEVW 151953Z AUTO 26020G35KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND
26035/1951 SLP107 T01891061
KRKS 151739Z 1518/1618 27019G28KT P6SM SKC
FM160300 33006KT P6SM SKC
FM160800 16006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRKS 152154Z AUTO 26020G33KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
27038/2133 SLP077 T02221089
METAR KRKS 152054Z AUTO 28020G33KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
24034/2014 SLP085 T02111094 58017
METAR KRKS 151954Z AUTO 28023G33KT 10SM CLR 21/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
26033/1945 SLP091 T02061100
KRWL 151722Z 1518/1618 25020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 29008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRWL 152153Z AUTO 27019G33KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
26040/2115 SLP063 T02171106
METAR KRWL 152053Z AUTO 24022G32KT 10SM CLR 22/M12 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
25039/2030 SLP065 T02171122 56016
METAR KRWL 151953Z AUTO 24027G37KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
23037/1953 SLP071 T02171106
KLAR 151722Z 1518/1618 27015G25KT P6SM FEW250
FM160200 30008KT P6SM BKN250
FM160600 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KLAR 152153Z AUTO 28019G33KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
25033/2151 SLP042 T02171094
METAR KLAR 152053Z AUTO 29020G32KT 10SM CLR 22/M10 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
28035/2021 SLP046 T02221100 56011
METAR KLAR 151953Z AUTO 26020G31KT 10SM CLR 21/M10 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
27031/1953 SLP055 T02111100
KCYS 151722Z 1518/1618 29012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM160300 29008KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCYS 152153Z 28020G28KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
28030/2105 SLP032 T02561094
METAR KCYS 152053Z 27017G25KT 10SM CLR 26/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND
26031/2041 SLP042 T02561094 58022
METAR KCYS 151953Z 28018G30KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND
29030/1953 SLP047 T02391094
RIVERTON (KRIW) 05/15/26 22:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...355/005
25000 FT MSL...310/002
24000 FT MSL...285/002
22000 FT MSL...293/003
20000 FT MSL...253/035
19000 FT MSL...266/041
18000 FT MSL...265/036
17000 FT MSL...265/032
16000 FT MSL...265/033
15000 FT MSL...263/027
14000 FT MSL...266/026
13600 FT MSL...264/026
13000 FT MSL...264/025
12000 FT MSL...256/025
11200 FT MSL...265/022
11000 FT MSL...260/023
10100 FT MSL...267/023
10000 FT MSL...261/023
9000 FT MSL...261/024
8900 FT MSL...269/023
8100 FT MSL...269/024
8000 FT MSL...267/025
7400 FT MSL...267/024
7000 FT MSL...269/024
6700 FT MSL...261/026
6200 FT MSL...268/024
6000 FT MSL...266/025
5900 FT MSL...267/024
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 05/15/26 22:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
23000 FT MSL...211/032
22000 FT MSL...245/030
21000 FT MSL...250/030
20000 FT MSL...246/029
19000 FT MSL...221/024
18000 FT MSL...203/027
17000 FT MSL...201/023
13200 FT MSL...250/008
13000 FT MSL...269/023
12000 FT MSL...262/027
11000 FT MSL...269/019
10000 FT MSL...272/019
9000 FT MSL...262/018
8600 FT MSL...228/011
8000 FT MSL...275/017
7900 FT MSL...208/011
7000 FT MSL...275/016
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1842 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1145 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS. WINDS ARE
LIKELY TO BE THE MOST IMPACTFUL AVIATION-RELATED WEATHER TODAY
WITH MANY SITES SEEING GUSTS IN THE 20 TO 30 KT RANGE. NO
PRECIPITATION IS IN THE FORECAST FOR TAF SITES, BUT COD COULD
SEE A FEW ISOLATED LATE AFTERNOON SHOWERS TO THE NORTHWEST,
WHILE RKS COULD SEE SCATTERED SHOWERS TO THE SOUTHEAST. APART
FROM THESE TWO TAF SITES, WESTERN AND CENTRAL WYOMING WILL SEE
MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES, SAVE FOR A FEW THIN HIGH CIRRUS CLOUDS.
WINDS DECREASE QUICKLY AROUND SUNSET. SATURDAY WILL BRING
INCREASED HIGH AND MID-LEVEL CLOUD COVER AHEAD OF THE NEXT
WEATHER SYSTEM, WITH A 10 TO 20% CHANCE OF BRIEF AFTERNOON
SHOWERS FOR MOST AIRPORTS.
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2121 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1139 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
DRY WESTERLY FLOW WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE DAY WITH SOME MID-LEVEL
CLOUDINESS DEVELOPING LATER IN THE DAY. TYPICAL DIURNAL WINDS ARE
EXPECTED WITH GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 KTS. THESE WILL EASE AFTER
SUNSET.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 152235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2984 RMK AO2
T02721064
METAR KIBM 152155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2985 RMK AO2
T02721064
METAR KIBM 152135Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A2985 RMK AO2
T02681059
KSNY 151722Z 1518/1618 33015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 34010KT P6SM FEW250
FM160100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSNY 152153Z AUTO 31008G19KT 10SM CLR 29/M09 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP047
T02891089
METAR KSNY 152053Z AUTO 34007KT 310V040 10SM CLR 28/M10 A2982 RMK AO2
SLP049 T02781100 58013
METAR KSNY 151953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/M09 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02781089
METAR KOGA 152235Z AUTO 31013G21KT 10SM CLR 31/M09 A2976 RMK AO2
T03131094
METAR KOGA 152215Z AUTO 32013G17KT 300V360 10SM CLR 32/M10 A2976 RMK AO2
T03181097
METAR KOGA 152155Z AUTO 32015G28KT 10SM CLR 32/M09 A2976 RMK AO2
T03201087
METAR KIML 152153Z AUTO 31008G22KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP043
T03221044
METAR KIML 152053Z AUTO 34009G24KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND
36026/2019 WSHFT 2007 SLP048 T03111056 58008
SPECI KIML 152027Z AUTO 32015G26KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND
36026/2019 WSHFT 2007 T03171061
KMCK 151720Z 1518/1618 34013G22KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 02007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 152153Z AUTO 36010G18KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A2969 RMK AO2 SLP031
T03391056
METAR KMCK 152053Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A2971 RMK AO2 SLP035
T03441061 58008
METAR KMCK 151953Z AUTO 28009G16KT 250V320 10SM CLR 34/M06 A2972 RMK AO2
SLP041 T03391061
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 05/15/26 22:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...273/022
12000 FT MSL...272/022
11000 FT MSL...278/018
10100 FT MSL...298/017
10000 FT MSL...292/015
9000 FT MSL...306/017
8500 FT MSL...325/016
8000 FT MSL...328/018
7400 FT MSL...329/017
7000 FT MSL...329/019
6300 FT MSL...334/017
6000 FT MSL...332/020
5400 FT MSL...338/019
5000 FT MSL...338/020
4700 FT MSL...338/020
4100 FT MSL...341/019
4000 FT MSL...334/020
3600 FT MSL...332/020
3400 FT MSL...333/019
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1956 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1213 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THE NEXT 24 HOURS. NORTHWEST WINDS
MAY APPROACH 20 KNOTS AT KLBF THIS AFTERNOON, BECOMING LIGHT
NORTHEAST THIS EVENING. SKC THIS AFTERNOON, BECOMING SCT250
TONIGHT. SCT150 BKN200 SATURDAY MORNING. EASTERLY WINDS SATURDAY
MORNING INCREASE, WITH GUSTS APPROACHING 20 KNOTS BY THE END OF
THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 151720Z 1518/1618 01014G23KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 02013KT P6SM FEW250
FM160300 05008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 152153Z AUTO 01011G21KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP032
T03221017
METAR KGLD 152053Z AUTO 35009G21KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP039
T03111028 58009
METAR KGLD 151953Z AUTO 01013G23KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP042
T03061033
KGCK 151720Z 1518/1618 04013G23KT P6SM FEW100
FM160000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KGCK 152154Z 03009KT 010V070 10SM CLR 32/10 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP008
T03170100
METAR KGCK 152054Z 06011KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A2969 RMK AO2 PK WND
08026/2006 SLP014 T03170106 58005
METAR KGCK 151954Z 06014G26KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A2970 RMK AO2 PK WND
08026/1948 SLP019 T03060111
METAR KLBL 152156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A2964 RMK AO2 SLP998
T03390033 $
METAR KLBL 152056Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP004
T03390044 58016 $
METAR KLBL 151956Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP012
T03330044 $
METAR KEHA 152235Z AUTO 04015G22KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A2972 RMK AO2
T03320079
METAR KEHA 152155Z AUTO 02014G19KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A2972 RMK AO2
T03350077
METAR KEHA 152135Z AUTO 02013G22KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A2973 RMK AO2
T03350079
GOODLAND (KGLD) 05/15/26 22:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
10000 FT MSL...030/013
9200 FT MSL...034/014
9000 FT MSL...035/014
8100 FT MSL...038/014
8000 FT MSL...037/014
7000 FT MSL...038/014
7000 FT MSL...040/014
6100 FT MSL...039/014
6000 FT MSL...040/014
5400 FT MSL...040/014
5000 FT MSL...034/014
4700 FT MSL...039/014
4300 FT MSL...029/014
4000 FT MSL...037/014
4000 FT MSL...033/014
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 05/15/26 22:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
19000 FT MSL...255/014
18000 FT MSL...241/018
17000 FT MSL...208/027
15000 FT MSL...204/024
14000 FT MSL...196/021
13900 FT MSL...209/015
13000 FT MSL...198/015
12000 FT MSL...185/014
11500 FT MSL...177/015
11000 FT MSL...170/013
10000 FT MSL...161/015
9600 FT MSL...156/013
9000 FT MSL...148/013
8100 FT MSL...142/012
8000 FT MSL...142/012
7100 FT MSL...131/012
7000 FT MSL...131/012
6000 FT MSL...144/016
5900 FT MSL...121/012
5000 FT MSL...118/011
5000 FT MSL...115/011
4300 FT MSL...112/011
4000 FT MSL...113/012
3800 FT MSL...112/010
3200 FT MSL...070/011
3000 FT MSL...067/010
3000 FT MSL...067/010
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2051 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1117 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE
PERIOD. WINDS SHOULD REMAIN FROM THE NORTH AROUND 15 KTS GUST
20-25 THROUGH 21-00Z, THEN LOWER TO BE CLOSER TO 10 KTS AND
SHIFT SLOWLY TO OUT OF THE NORTHEAST. THERE IS A 20% CHANCE FOR
SHOWERS AND STORMS, MAINLY AFTER 03Z. SHOULD A STORM FORM, IT
COULD PRODUCE 50KT WIND GUSTS AND LARGE HAIL AROUND 1-2 INCHES.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2227 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 523 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR FLIGHT CATEGORY FOR ALL TERMINALS DURING THE TIME PERIOD.
WINDS WILL BE IN GENERAL 12 KTS OR LESS FOR MUCH OF THE TIME
FRAME WITH SOME GUSTS POSSIBLE TO 15 KTS BETWEEN 18-00Z
SATURDAY. A WEAK FRONTAL BOUNDARY AND SURFACE LOW WILL LEAD TO A
SWITCH IN THE WINDS FROM THE SOUTHEAST TO THE NORTHEAST FOR DDC
AND HYS BETWEEN 01-04Z.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 151720Z 1518/1618 36009KT P6SM SKC
FM152300 31009KT P6SM FEW250
FM160300 27005KT P6SM BKN240
FM161700 08006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 152153Z AUTO 32011G16KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A2963 RMK AO2 SLP983
T03390067
METAR KGUY 152053Z AUTO 30009G15KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2966 RMK AO2 SLP988
T03330072 58016
METAR KGUY 151953Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A2968 RMK AO2 SLP998
T03220072
KDHT 152133Z 1522/1618 28008KT P6SM VCTS BKN150CB
FM160000 23011KT P6SM BKN210
FM160200 06008KT P6SM BKN220
SPECI KDHT 152216Z AUTO 18014G21KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A2973 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N TSE10 T03111028
METAR KDHT 152153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM TS CLR 31/02 A2974 RMK AO2 TSB52
SLP013 T03110017
METAR KDHT 152053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A2975 RMK AO2 SLP014
T03170017 58016
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1820 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1225 PM CDT FRI MAY 15 2026
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
HOWEVER, THIS IS A BIG HOWEVER, ISOLATED TO SCATTERED DRY
THUNDERSTORMS HAVE A POTENTIAL TO IMPACT THE TERMINALS THROUGH
03Z. DRY THUNDERSTORMS COULD KICK UP BLOWING DUST OR START NEW
FIRES CREATING SMOKE THAT WILL POTENTIALLY IMPACT ANY ONE TERMINAL
BETWEEN 21Z AND 03Z SATURDAY. WIND GUSTS PRODUCED BY THESE
SHOWERS OR STORMS COULD PRODUCE WIND GUSTS IN EXCESS OF 40 KTS.
CONFIDENCE IS TOO LOW AT THIS TIME TO PUT MENTIONS IN THE TAFS BUT
BE PREPARED FOR AMENDMENTS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 151720Z 1518/1618 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 27010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM160100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM161000 08006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 152153Z 29011G18KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP083
T02891072
METAR KFMN 152053Z VRB05G19KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02831072 57016
METAR KFMN 151953Z VRB05G20KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02891067
METAR KLVS 152153Z AUTO 20012G24KT 10SM CLR 25/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP022
T02501078
METAR KLVS 152053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP036
T02561083 56014
METAR KLVS 151953Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP032
T02501089
METAR KRTN 152153Z AUTO 06018G27KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND
06027/2153 SLP034 T02831033
METAR KRTN 152053Z AUTO 04011G21KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP042
T02721033 58012
METAR KRTN 151953Z AUTO 06011G15KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP038
T02781039
SPECI KCAO 152242Z AUTO 26010G30KT 190V300 10SM -TSRA FEW047 BKN090
OVC110 25/M01 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 36046/2158 WSHFT 2228 LTG
DSNT ALQDS RAB21 TSB01E16B22 PRESRR P0000 T02501011
SPECI KCAO 152236Z AUTO 22019G35KT 10SM -TSRA FEW070 SCT085 BKN110
25/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 PK WND 36046/2158 WSHFT 2222 LTG DSNT
ALQDS RAB21 TSB01E16B22 PRESRR P0000 T02501006
SPECI KCAO 152207Z AUTO 35019G46KT 3SM TS HZ OVC110 26/M02 A2982 RMK AO2
PK WND 36046/2158 LTG DSNT SW AND W TSB01 T02561017
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1945 UTC FRIDAY, MAY 15, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1136 AM MDT FRI MAY 15 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY IN PLACE ACROSS NORTHERN AND CENTRAL
NEW MEXICO EARLY THIS AFTERNOON, BUT CUMULUS CLOUDS ARE BUILDING
WITH A FEW WEAK SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED TO TAKE SHAPE
ACROSS MAINLY NORTHEASTERN AND SOUTHEASTERN AREAS OF THE STATE
THIS AFTERNOON. ANY SHOWERS OR STORMS WILL PRODUCE VERY LITTLE TO
NO RAINFALL AT THE SURFACE DUE TO EVAPORATION BELOW THE CLOUDS.
HOWEVER, ABRUPT AND SHORT-LIVED GUSTY WINDS WILL ACCOMPANY THIS
ACTIVITY ALONG WITH A FEW STRAY LIGHTNING STRIKES. AFTERNOON
BREEZES WILL TEND TO GUST TO 20 TO 30 KT THIS AFTERNOON. BREEZY TO
WINDY CONDITIONS WILL SUBSIDE THIS EVENING, ONLY TO REDEVELOP
SATURDAY AFTERNOON WHEN GUSTS WILL AGAIN REACH 20 TO 30 KT ON A
MORE WIDESPREAD BASIS.
* * * * * 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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