617  
NZUS99 KBOU 180850  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0245 MDT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 180756Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 18/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01780144 $  
METAR KFNL 180656Z 00000KT 10SM SCT100 18/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T01830144 402720167 $  
METAR KFNL 180556Z 00000KT 10SM BKN110 19/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T01890139 10239 20172 51004 $  
 
METAR KGXY 180756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T01780150  
METAR KGXY 180656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP186 T01830150  
402890172  
METAR KGXY 180556Z 34005KT 10SM FEW120 20/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T02000156 10261 20200 51003  
 
METAR KLMO 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3022 RMK AO2  
T01550124  
METAR KLMO 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01580126  
METAR KLMO 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01560125  
 
METAR KBDU 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3021 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 17/13 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 18/13 A3022 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3018 RMK AO2 T01470127  
$  
METAR KEIK 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3020 RMK AO2 T01470127  
$  
METAR KEIK 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3020 RMK AO2 T01530131  
$  
 
KBJC 180520Z 1806/1906 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1905  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
METAR KBJC 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 180815Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 180755Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT085 18/11 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 180520Z 1806/1912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 BKN120 BKN200  
FM180700 23006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM181600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM181900 10006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150  
TEMPO 1823/1903 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1903/1906  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM190600 20006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200  
METAR KDEN 180753Z 00000KT 10SM SCT130 SCT200 18/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T01830128  
METAR KDEN 180653Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 BKN200 18/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T01830122 402890161  
METAR KDEN 180553Z 36003KT 10SM SCT120 SCT200 19/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T01940128 10272 20183 51001  
 
METAR KBKF 180758Z 00000KT 10SM SCT110 SCT220 18/12 A3023 RMK AO2A  
SLP157 T01790119  
METAR KBKF 180658Z 21003KT 10SM SCT110 BKN220 18/11 A3024 RMK AO2A  
SLP157 T01750111 402800170  
METAR KBKF 180558Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 SCT220 19/11 A3024 RMK AO2A  
SLP161 T01870113 10268 20183 50000  
 
KAPA 180520Z 1806/1906 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 BKN110 BKN220  
FM180800 21006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220  
FM181600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM182000 06007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120  
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1905  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
METAR KAPA 180753Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 17/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01720122  
METAR KAPA 180653Z 25003KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 18/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01780122 402670161  
METAR KAPA 180553Z 00000KT 10SM BKN110 BKN220 18/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01780117 10256 20178 51001  
 
METAR KMNH 180835Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 180815Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 180835Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM FEW044 BKN090 18/16 A3015 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KFMM 180815Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN043 BKN100 18/16 A3015 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KFMM 180755Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN044 OVC100 18/16 A3015 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 180835Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 180815Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 180755Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
SPECI KAKO 180832Z AUTO 33003KT 5SM BR BKN001 18/18 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01830178  
SPECI KAKO 180810Z AUTO 32004KT 7SM FEW001 BKN110 18/18 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01830178  
METAR KAKO 180753Z AUTO 33004KT 9SM BKN110 18/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01830178  
 
METAR KLIC 180755Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T01440111  
METAR KLIC 180655Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T01610100 403060133  
METAR KLIC 180555Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM SCT120 17/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T01720106 10278 20167 55000  
 
METAR KHEQ 180835Z AUTO 31004KT 9SM CLR 20/20 A3008 RMK AO2 T02000198  
$  
METAR KHEQ 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3008 RMK AO2 T01970196  
$  
METAR KHEQ 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3008 RMK AO2 T01980197  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 180834Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 180814Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 180754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 180753Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM BKN120 23/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T02330117  
METAR KITR 180653Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM SCT120 24/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02390111 403330161  
METAR KITR 180553Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T02330106 10306 20228 58004  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/18/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:44:18 MDT / 19:04:24 MDT  
DENVER - 06:44:05 MDT / 19:03:45 MDT  
STERLING - 06:36:51 MDT / 18:57:00 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 09/18/26 08:32 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...235/045  
28000 FT MSL...234/036  
26000 FT MSL...198/029  
16000 FT MSL...305/024  
15000 FT MSL...214/017  
14500 FT MSL...215/017  
14000 FT MSL...227/014  
13000 FT MSL...323/018  
12600 FT MSL...276/010  
12000 FT MSL...328/018  
11100 FT MSL...325/017  
11000 FT MSL...333/019  
10000 FT MSL...346/023  
9900 FT MSL...345/023  
9000 FT MSL...347/021  
8900 FT MSL...349/022  
8000 FT MSL...355/018  
7900 FT MSL...354/018  
7200 FT MSL...003/018  
7000 FT MSL...001/017  
6600 FT MSL...004/016  
6100 FT MSL...313/008  
6000 FT MSL...309/009  
5900 FT MSL...302/008  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0618 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1217 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH  
THE TAF PERIOD. THE CURRENT LIGHT/VRB WINDS WILL STEADILY MORPH  
INTO A BETTER DEFINED (ALBEIT STILL WEAK...< 7 KT) DRAINAGE FLOW  
PATTERN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS, WITH THE LATTER HOLDING  
THROUGH MID-MORNING BEFORE WINDS RETURN TO A MORE VARIABLE REGIME.  
SPEEDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT AND UNDER 10 KTS THROUGH EARLY/MID-  
AFTERNOON.  
SCATTERED SHRA/TSRA WILL REDEVELOP MID-AFTERNOON AND CARRY  
POTENTIAL FOR GUSTY OUTFLOWS, MAINLY AFTER 22-23Z. COVERAGE  
SHOULD DWINDLE MID-EVENING, BUT ISOLATED SHRA MAY LINGER THROUGH  
MOST OF THE EVENING.  
WINDS WILL FAVOR A RETURN TO DRAINAGE FLOW IN THE EVENING.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 180835Z AUTO 17014G20KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 08/08 A3063 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 180815Z AUTO 17015G23KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 08/08 A3063 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NW  
METAR K4BM 180755Z AUTO 17014G21KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 08/08 A3064 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 180755Z 36013KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP149  
T01760109  
METAR KAFF 180655Z 31009KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 19/11 A3028 RMK AO2A  
SLP156 T01860107 402700139  
METAR KAFF 180555Z 03004KT 10SM OVC095 18/12 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP155  
T01780118 10245 20177 58007  
 
KCOS 180520Z 1806/1906 03006KT P6SM BKN100  
FM181000 36006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM181600 16008KT P6SM SCT140 SCT250  
FM182000 21012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 PROB30 1822/1902 -TSRA  
BKN080CB  
FM190200 35008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
METAR KCOS 180754Z 07006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT140 SCT180 18/11 A3027 RMK AO2  
SLP163 T01780106  
METAR KCOS 180654Z 36006KT 10SM SCT120 SCT180 18/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T01830111 402720150  
METAR KCOS 180554Z 04004KT 10SM FEW095 FEW140 SCT180 18/11 A3028 RMK AO2  
SLP170 T01830111 10250 20178 58001  
 
METAR KFLY 180835Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3032 RMK AO2  
T01600102  
METAR KFLY 180815Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3032 RMK AO2  
T01640105  
METAR KFLY 180755Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3033 RMK AO2  
T01590102  
 
KFCS 180400Z 1804/1910 VRB06KT 9999 BKN110 QNH3024INS  
BECMG 1820/1821 14012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT070CB QNH3017INS  
TEMPO 1821/1824 VRB15G25KT 9000 -TSRA BKN070CB  
BECMG 1902/1903 01012KT 9000 -SHRA OVC050 QNH3018INS  
BECMG 1905/1906 01009KT 9999 NSW BKN060 QNH3016INS  
TX28/1819Z  
TN14/1812Z  
METAR KFCS 180755Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM SCT140 19/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01880109 $  
METAR KFCS 180655Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM FEW065 SCT085 OVC110 21/12 A3024  
RMK AO2 SLP170 T02080122 402770144 $  
METAR KFCS 180555Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT170 21/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T02120115 10255 20208 58004 $  
 
KPUB 180520Z 1806/1906 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM181600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250  
FM182100 20008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1822/1902 -TSRA  
BKN090CB  
FM190200 30008KT P6SM BKN120  
METAR KPUB 180753Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01780150  
METAR KPUB 180653Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02060144 403170161  
METAR KPUB 180553Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP157  
60000 T01940150 10294 20194 55003  
 
METAR KVTP 180835Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM SCT080 BKN120 08/M20 A3066 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KVTP 180815Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM SCT001 SCT065 BKN095 08/M21 A3067  
RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 180755Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM SCT075 OVC100 08/M22 A3067 RMK AO2  
P0005  
 
METAR KTAD 180754Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T01940111  
METAR KTAD 180654Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM BKN095 21/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T02060122 402890156  
METAR KTAD 180554Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01890117 10256 20189 55001  
 
METAR KLHX 180753Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T02280133  
METAR KLHX 180653Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM OVC110 23/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T02330133 403220167  
METAR KLHX 180553Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM OVC110 23/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T02280133 10306 20228 56002  
 
METAR KLAA 180753Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02220128  
METAR KLAA 180653Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T02390128 403390161  
METAR KLAA 180553Z AUTO 20014KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T02500128 10306 20233 56006  
 
METAR KSPD 180756Z AUTO 21014G26KT 24/13 A3021 RMK AO1 PK WND 20026/0751  
SLP152 T02390133  
METAR KSPD 180656Z AUTO 20016G23KT 23/13 A3022 RMK AO1 PK WND 20026/0613  
SLP158 T02330128 403330167  
METAR KSPD 180556Z AUTO 20018G28KT 24/13 A3021 RMK AO1 PK WND 21028/0548  
SLP155 T02440128 10306 20239 56006  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/18/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:33:26 MDT / 18:52:53 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:43:05 MDT / 19:02:01 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:35:07 MDT / 18:53:58 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 09/18/26 08:42 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
29000 FT MSL...191/022  
27000 FT MSL...204/024  
24000 FT MSL...198/026  
22000 FT MSL...202/021  
21000 FT MSL...225/016  
20000 FT MSL...237/022  
19000 FT MSL...240/023  
18000 FT MSL...240/022  
15000 FT MSL...320/031  
14200 FT MSL...328/021  
14000 FT MSL...324/025  
13000 FT MSL...327/022  
12300 FT MSL...330/022  
12000 FT MSL...329/022  
11000 FT MSL...324/018  
10800 FT MSL...322/018  
10000 FT MSL...331/018  
9600 FT MSL...301/012  
9000 FT MSL...333/018  
8600 FT MSL...319/013  
8000 FT MSL...336/018  
7700 FT MSL...337/018  
7100 FT MSL...337/019  
7000 FT MSL...338/021  
6400 FT MSL...342/020  
6000 FT MSL...337/018  
5900 FT MSL...329/015  
5700 FT MSL...322/012  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0711 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1059 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT COS, PUB AND ALS THROUGH  
THE NEXT 24 HOURS, WITH SHOWERS OVER AND NEAR THE HIGHER TERRAIN  
DIMINISHING THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS  
AND STORMS CAN BE EXPECTED FROM THE LATE MORNING THROUGH THE  
EVENING HOURS OF FRIDAY, WITH THE BEST CHANCES OF STORMS AT THE  
TERMINALS BEING AT ALS AND COS. BRIEF MVFR CONDITIONS IN HEAVY  
RAIN AND GUSTY WINDS UP TO 35KTS BEING THE MAIN THREATS AT THE  
TERMINALS. WINDS TO BE GENERALLY LIGHT DIURNAL OVERNIGHT, WITH  
BREEZY SOUTHERLY WINDS DEVELOPING ONCE AGAIN AFT 18Z FRIDAY.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 180753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01170117  
METAR KCAG 180653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC085 13/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01280122 402170122  
METAR KCAG 180553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01330117 10189 20122 50000  
 
METAR KHDN 180756Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM SCT080 13/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01280122  
METAR KHDN 180656Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN080 13/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T01330122  
METAR KHDN 180556Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP219  
60001 T01330122 10167 20133 402000122 58002  
 
METAR KSBS 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 11/10 A3035 RMK AO1  
T01050102  
METAR KSBS 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT002 BKN075 11/11 A3034 RMK AO1  
T01070105  
METAR KSBS 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM OVC002 11/10 A3034 RMK AO1  
T01050102  
 
METAR KC07 180835Z AUTO 10SM SCT028 OVC036 08/08 A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 180815Z AUTO 10SM OVC036 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 180755Z AUTO 10SM OVC038 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 180835Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3043 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 180815Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3044 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 180755Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3044 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 180753Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM BKN080 12/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01170106  
METAR KEEO 180653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW070 12/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01220106 402060111  
METAR KEEO 180553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 12/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01220111 10200 20122 58002  
 
METAR K20V 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 10/08 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 10/10 A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 11/10 A3041 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN065 11/10 A3047 RMK AO2  
T01080095  
METAR KGNB 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 11/10 A3048 RMK AO2  
T01080095  
METAR KGNB 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT032 OVC065 11/10 A3049 RMK AO2  
T01060095  
 
METAR K0CO 180835Z AUTO 27009G15KT 10SM OVC025 05/05 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 180815Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM OVC025 05/05 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 180755Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM OVC025 05/05 A3070 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 180814Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM OVC039 08/06 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 180755Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM OVC037 08/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W  
METAR KC99 180734Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC035 08/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W  
 
KGJT 180531Z 1806/1906 11010KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140  
FM181100 12007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1812/1816  
-SHRA BKN050  
FM181800 15008KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN110 PROB30 1818/1824  
-TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190000 16008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1900/1906  
-TSRA BKN060CB  
METAR KGJT 180753Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01720150  
METAR KGJT 180653Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01830150 402000161  
METAR KGJT 180553Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01780156 10200 20172 58005  
 
KRIL 180531Z 1806/1906 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 BKN140  
FM181930 26008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1820/1824  
-SHRA BKN070  
FM190200 15006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140  
SPECI KRIL 180829Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN004 OVC075 14/14 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01440139  
METAR KRIL 180753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW001 SCT070 14/14 A3030 RMK AO2  
SLP210 T01440139  
SPECI KRIL 180748Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR FEW001 SCT070 14/14 A3029 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR K5SM 180835Z AUTO 3/4SM BR OVC003 07/07 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 180815Z AUTO 1/2SM FG OVC003 07/07 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S  
METAR K5SM 180755Z AUTO 3/4SM BR OVC003 07/07 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
 
KEGE 180531Z 1806/1906 VRB03KT P6SM OVC070  
FM181900 24007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1901  
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN070  
FM190100 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 SCT100  
METAR KEGE 180756Z 18004KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01440139  
METAR KEGE 180656Z 00000KT 10SM OVC075 16/14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T01560139  
METAR KEGE 180556Z 00000KT 10SM OVC075 15/14 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP227  
T01500139 10200 20150 402000128 58002  
 
KASE 180531Z 1806/1906 VRB03KT P6SM SCT023 OVC070  
TEMPO 1806/1809 BKN022 BKN050  
FM181500 VRB03KT P6SM OVC100  
FM181800 35007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1818/1824 -TSRA  
BKN050CB BKN060  
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090  
SPECI KASE 180844Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT008 11/11 A3040 RMK AO2  
T01110106  
SPECI KASE 180810Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN008 BKN070 12/11 A3040 RMK AO2  
T01170111  
METAR KASE 180753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW007 12/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01170106  
 
METAR KCCU 180835Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT016 06/04 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 180815Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT028 06/03 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 180755Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT030 06/04 A3069 RMK AO2  
 
SPECI KLXV 180842Z AUTO VRB03KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 08/07 A3056 RMK AO2  
T00780072  
SPECI KLXV 180806Z AUTO 04008KT 4SM BR OVC002 08/07 A3056 RMK AO2  
T00780072  
SPECI KLXV 180801Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR VV002 08/07 A3056 RMK AO2  
T00780072  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/18/2026  
RANGELY - 06:59:15 MDT / 19:19:07 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:58:37 MDT / 19:17:57 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:51:19 MDT / 19:11:23 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/18/26 08:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...308/017  
16000 FT MSL...301/020  
15500 FT MSL...299/021  
15000 FT MSL...299/019  
14400 FT MSL...300/018  
14000 FT MSL...296/016  
13400 FT MSL...299/016  
13000 FT MSL...294/015  
12500 FT MSL...303/015  
12000 FT MSL...304/013  
11800 FT MSL...302/012  
11000 FT MSL...288/009  
11000 FT MSL...283/009  
10400 FT MSL...238/014  
10200 FT MSL...269/007  
10100 FT MSL...230/014  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0541 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1139 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
QUIETER START TO THE LATE EVENING FORECAST WITH MOST AREAS  
RAIN-FREE AND AT VFR CONDITIONS. THERE ARE SOME ILS CIGS IN THE  
EASTERN TAF SITES WHICH MAY LINGER PAST SUNRISE. ALSO  
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS MAY PROGRESS TOWARD AND  
ACROSS KVEL THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. SUPPORT FOR AN  
INCREASE IN SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE COME AGAIN BY  
SUNRISE AND EXPECT MOST TAF SITES WILL BE UNDER THREAT OF A  
PASSING SHOWER/STORM THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE FORECAST.  
THERE IS A SMALL PROBABILITY OF MVFR IF THE RIGHT STORM MOVES  
THROUGH. ALSO CONFIDENCE IS LOW BUT WILL BE WATCHING FOR STRATUS  
AND/OR FOG DEVELOPMENT AT SOME OF THE FAVORED SITES IN THIS  
MOIST REGIME.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 180835Z AUTO 33003KT 7SM OVC060 16/15 A3029 RMK AO2 T01550152  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BKN060 16/15 A3029 RMK AO2 T01550151  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3029 RMK AO2 T01570154  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 180531Z 1806/1906 15005KT P6SM SCT110 SCT140 PROB30 1810/1816  
P6SM -SHRA OVC050  
FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100  
FM181900 33005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1824  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190000 16005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110  
METAR KMTJ 180753Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC100 14/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T01390133  
METAR KMTJ 180653Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM FEW090 14/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01440139 401890139  
METAR KMTJ 180553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01440144 10183 20144 58005  
 
METAR KGUC 180756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT003 BKN070 12/12 A3044 RMK AO2  
SLP239 P0001 T01170117 $  
SPECI KGUC 180737Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM BKN003 BKN038 12/12 A3045 RMK AO2  
$  
METAR KGUC 180656Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM FEW011 BKN038 BKN075 12/12 A3045  
RMK AO2 SLP242 T01220122 $  
 
METAR K7BM 180835Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 10/10 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S  
METAR K7BM 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3055 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 180835Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM SCT065 10/09 A3044 RMK AO2  
T01000089  
METAR KAEJ 180815Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT065 11/09 A3044 RMK AO2  
T01050092  
METAR KAEJ 180755Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT065 11/10 A3044 RMK AO2  
T01090096  
 
METAR KANK 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT240 16/10 A3038 RMK AO2  
T01620099 $  
METAR KANK 180815Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3038 RMK AO2 T01500103  
$  
METAR KANK 180755Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3038 RMK AO2 T01560103  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 180835Z AUTO 24017KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3078 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 180815Z AUTO 25018KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3078 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 180755Z AUTO 25017KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3078 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 180835Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM OVC041 14/13 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01410132  
METAR KAIB 180815Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM SCT039 14/13 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01400131  
METAR KAIB 180755Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01400132  
 
KTEX 180531Z 1806/1906 13004KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN070 PROB30  
1806/1810 -SHRA OVC050  
FM181000 13003KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090  
FM181800 22007KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 SCT080 PROB30 1818/1824  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190000 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906  
-SHRA BKN050  
METAR KTEX 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 11/09 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 180815Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 11/08 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 180755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3053 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 180835Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN010 OVC015 12/11 A3051 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT SE PWINO  
METAR K04V 180815Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM BKN008 OVC012 13/12 A3050 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 180755Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT008 BKN014 OVC020 13/12 A3051  
RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 180753Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM FEW039 SCT047 SCT085 16/14 A3034  
RMK AO2 SLP210 T01560144  
METAR KCEZ 180653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW041 BKN055 15/14 A3035 RMK AO2  
SLP212 T01500139 402170144  
 
KDRO 180531Z 1806/1906 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 PROB30  
1806/1812 -SHRA BKN060  
FM181200 06005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1812/1818  
-TSRA OVC050CB  
FM181800 10007KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 1818/1824 -TSRA  
OVC040CB  
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1900/1906 -TSRA  
BKN050CB  
METAR KDRO 180753Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM BKN070 14/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP231  
T01390133  
METAR KDRO 180653Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM SCT055 14/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01440133 401780144  
METAR KDRO 180553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT040 BKN050 OVC075 15/14 A3040  
RMK AO2 SLPNO 60004 T01500144 10172 20144 58000  
 
METAR KPSO 180835Z AUTO 01002KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 12/12 A3048 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 180815Z AUTO 06002KT 10SM FEW042 BKN055 BKN070 12/12 A3048  
RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 180755Z AUTO 01002KT 1 1/2SM BR SCT043 SCT049 BKN075 12/12  
A3048 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5  
 
METAR KCPW 180835Z AUTO 24012G21KT 1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3073 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 180815Z AUTO 21011G15KT 1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3073 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S PWINO  
METAR KCPW 180755Z AUTO 21010G18KT 190V250 1/4SM OVC001 06/06 A3074 RMK  
AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 180520Z 1806/1906 18007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC100  
FM181000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM181800 23008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1820/1902  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190200 30008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
METAR KALS 180752Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01220106  
SPECI KALS 180707Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM FEW009 BKN085 13/12 A3046 RMK AO2  
T01280117  
METAR KALS 180652Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM FEW080 SCT110 13/12 A3045 RMK AO2  
RAE0559 SLP222 P0000 T01330122 402440111  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/18/2026  
VAIL - 06:49:41 MDT / 19:09:19 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:56:19 MDT / 19:14:47 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:48:17 MDT / 19:06:50 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/18/26 08:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...308/017  
16000 FT MSL...301/020  
15500 FT MSL...299/021  
15000 FT MSL...299/019  
14400 FT MSL...300/018  
14000 FT MSL...296/016  
13400 FT MSL...299/016  
13000 FT MSL...294/015  
12500 FT MSL...303/015  
12000 FT MSL...304/013  
11800 FT MSL...302/012  
11000 FT MSL...288/009  
11000 FT MSL...283/009  
10400 FT MSL...238/014  
10200 FT MSL...269/007  
10100 FT MSL...230/014  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0541 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1139 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
QUIETER START TO THE LATE EVENING FORECAST WITH MOST AREAS  
RAIN-FREE AND AT VFR CONDITIONS. THERE ARE SOME ILS CIGS IN THE  
EASTERN TAF SITES WHICH MAY LINGER PAST SUNRISE. ALSO  
SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS MAY PROGRESS TOWARD AND  
ACROSS KVEL THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. SUPPORT FOR AN  
INCREASE IN SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE COME AGAIN BY  
SUNRISE AND EXPECT MOST TAF SITES WILL BE UNDER THREAT OF A  
PASSING SHOWER/STORM THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE FORECAST.  
THERE IS A SMALL PROBABILITY OF MVFR IF THE RIGHT STORM MOVES  
THROUGH. ALSO CONFIDENCE IS LOW BUT WILL BE WATCHING FOR STRATUS  
AND/OR FOG DEVELOPMENT AT SOME OF THE FAVORED SITES IN THIS  
MOIST REGIME.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 180520Z 1806/1906 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KPGA 180753Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM FEW075 22/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T02220133 $  
METAR KPGA 180653Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T02330139 402780183 $  
METAR KPGA 180553Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02390128 10278 20233 50002 $  
 
SPECI KRQE 180839Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW002 SCT120 12/12 A3038 RMK AO2  
T01170117 $  
SPECI KRQE 180831Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM BR FEW002 SCT120 12/12 A3038 RMK AO2  
T01170117 $  
SPECI KRQE 180826Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM BR VV002 12/12 A3038 RMK AO2  
T01170117 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0508 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION...FRIDAY 18/06Z THROUGH SATURDAY 19/06Z  
MAINLY VFR,  
ISOLATED T-STORMS MAINLY NEAR NM BORDER, INCLUDING KRQE. WINDS S  
TO SW 5-15 KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND VARIABLE OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND  
ERRATIC WINDS IN AND NEAR THUNDERSTORMS.  
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 19/06Z THROUGH MONDAY 21/06Z...MOSTLY VFR  
CONDITIONS. ISOLATED SHRA/TSRA SATURDAY WITH LOCALIZED MVFR  
CONDITIONS, PRIMARILY OVER THE EASTERN THIRD OF THE STATE. WINDS  
S TO SW 10-20 KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND VARIABLE OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND  
ERRATIC WINDS NEAR THUNDERSTORMS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 180520Z 1806/1912 18009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150  
FM181200 15010KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN080  
FM181800 17015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190000 34010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 PROB30 1900/1903  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
METAR KSLC 180754Z 17011KT 10SM FEW100 23/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T02280117  
METAR KSLC 180654Z 18011KT 10SM FEW110 23/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T02330122 403000222  
METAR KSLC 180554Z 18014KT 10SM FEW110 24/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T02390122 10294 20239 51007  
 
KVEL 180531Z 1806/1906 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140 PROB30  
1806/1812 -TSRA BKN070CB BKN090  
FM181200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW040 SCT100 PROB30 1812/1818 -TSRA  
BKN035CB  
FM181800 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN100 PROB30 1818/1824 4SM  
-TSRA BKN040CB BKN045  
FM190000 24006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1900/1906 4SM  
-TSRA BKN040CB BKN060  
METAR KVEL 180753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 16/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01610133 $  
METAR KVEL 180653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01560139 402220144  
METAR KVEL 180553Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01560139 10217 20156 51005  
 
METAR KPUC 180753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 16/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01560144 $  
METAR KPUC 180653Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 17/14 A3028 RMK AO2  
SLP192 T01670144 402330144  
METAR KPUC 180553Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 16/14 A3028 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NE RAB03E17B31E50 SLP196 P0003 60003 T01610144 10228  
20161 50004  
 
KCNY 180531Z 1806/1906 07008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250 PROB30 1810/1812  
-SHRA BKN100  
FM181200 12008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1812/1818  
P6SM  
-SHRA BKN100  
FM181800 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 SCT110 PROB30  
1818/1824  
-TSRA BKN080CB  
FM190000 17007KT P6SM VCSH FEW090 BKN110 PROB30  
1900/1906  
-TSRA BKN070CB  
METAR KCNY 180753Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T01890144  
METAR KCNY 180653Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T02000144 402670172  
METAR KCNY 180553Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T02000144 10261 20200 50001  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0419 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
KSLC...THE SLC TERMINAL WILL SEE VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE  
OVERNIGHT HOURS WITH SOUTHERLY WINDS. PERIODIC SHOWERS ARE  
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP TOMORROW MORNING, MOST LIKELY BETWEEN 10Z AND  
12Z, BRINGING THE POTENTIAL FOR PERIODS OF GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS  
THROUGH THE MORNING. BY THE LATE AFTERNOON, ADDITIONAL SCATTERED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP, WITH A 30  
PERCENT CHANCE OF PRODUCING GUSTY WINDS THROUGH THE EARLY EVENING  
TOMORROW.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED  
ACROSS THE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. THE CURRENT ROUND  
OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER NORTHEASTERN PORTIONS OF THE  
AREA IS DIMINISHING, BUT ANOTHER ROUND IS EXPECTED DURING THE  
EARLY MORNING, MOST LIKELY BEGINNING BETWEEN 10Z AND 12Z, FOCUSED  
OVER NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE AIRSPACE, LASTING THROUGH MUCH OF  
THE MORNING. ADDITIONAL SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE THEN  
EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BY LATE AFTERNOON, AGAIN PRIMARILY FOR  
NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE AIRSPACE. ANY STORMS THAT DEVELOP WILL  
HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO PRODUCE GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS, LIGHTNING,  
AND BRIEF MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 180520Z 1806/1906 12007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120  
PROB30 1814/1816 VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN060  
FM181900 22011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120  
PROB30 1820/1824 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190300 28006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120=  
METAR KEVW 180753Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T01220089  
METAR KEVW 180653Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM FEW070 13/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T01280089 402280117  
METAR KEVW 180553Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP169  
60000 T01280089 10194 20128 58000  
 
KRKS 180520Z 1806/1906 14008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100  
FM181700 23009KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150 PROB30 1818/1824  
20012G20KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190000 21012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1900/1904  
-SHRA BKN060  
FM190400 31009KT P6SM BKN080  
METAR KRKS 180754Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01390100  
METAR KRKS 180654Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01280094 402390122  
METAR KRKS 180554Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP188  
60000 T01390094 10183 20128 58004  
 
KRWL 180524Z 1806/1906 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM181800 22012G20KT P6SM SCT120  
FM182100 22012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN080  
FM190000 VRB20G30KT 4SM TSRA OVC050CB  
METAR KRWL 180753Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01280100  
METAR KRWL 180653Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01280094 402170106  
METAR KRWL 180553Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01170094 10211 20106 58006  
 
KLAR 180524Z 1806/1906 25005KT P6SM BKN090  
FM181900 28010G18KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1819/1823 4SM TSRA BR  
OVC050CB  
FM190000 17009KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1900/1904 4SM TSRA BR  
OVC050CB  
METAR KLAR 180753Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T01110089  
METAR KLAR 180653Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01170094 402170100  
METAR KLAR 180553Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT090 13/10 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01280100 10183 20128 58002  
 
KCYS 180524Z 1806/1906 00000KT P6SM OVC090  
FM181600 28008G16KT P6SM OVC100  
FM181800 20009G17KT P6SM OVC080 PROB30 1820/1823 4SM TSRA BR  
OVC050CB  
FM190000 VRB20G30KT 4SM TSRA BR OVC050CB  
METAR KCYS 180753Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T01610100  
METAR KCYS 180653Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT100 17/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T01670100 402330139  
METAR KCYS 180553Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM OVC100 17/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01670100 10206 20167 58003  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 09/18/26 08:43 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...110/002  
25000 FT MSL...127/003  
24000 FT MSL...116/002  
19000 FT MSL...187/010  
16800 FT MSL...259/022  
16000 FT MSL...262/005  
15000 FT MSL...239/015  
14600 FT MSL...258/013  
14000 FT MSL...265/010  
13000 FT MSL...285/015  
12800 FT MSL...268/011  
12000 FT MSL...291/021  
11200 FT MSL...279/013  
11000 FT MSL...294/018  
10000 FT MSL...290/020  
10000 FT MSL...278/014  
9000 FT MSL...283/015  
9000 FT MSL...273/013  
8100 FT MSL...257/012  
8000 FT MSL...252/013  
7400 FT MSL...253/010  
7000 FT MSL...240/009  
6700 FT MSL...294/008  
6200 FT MSL...200/007  
6000 FT MSL...262/005  
6000 FT MSL...274/004  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 09/18/26 08:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...199/037  
28000 FT MSL...208/038  
27000 FT MSL...213/036  
26000 FT MSL...208/030  
25000 FT MSL...209/026  
24000 FT MSL...209/026  
23000 FT MSL...202/028  
16000 FT MSL...331/029  
15100 FT MSL...324/033  
15000 FT MSL...321/029  
14000 FT MSL...318/022  
13200 FT MSL...295/012  
13000 FT MSL...304/018  
12000 FT MSL...302/018  
11700 FT MSL...301/018  
11000 FT MSL...297/019  
10500 FT MSL...292/019  
10000 FT MSL...292/019  
9500 FT MSL...288/019  
9000 FT MSL...288/020  
8600 FT MSL...302/020  
8000 FT MSL...286/020  
7900 FT MSL...305/018  
7400 FT MSL...297/015  
7000 FT MSL...262/015  
6700 FT MSL...249/014  
6600 FT MSL...241/012  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0844 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1000 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
SHOWERS WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE NEAR KJAC THROUGH 18Z. CURRENTLY,  
THERE IS A LINE OF CONVECTION OVER THE EASTERN SNAKE RIVER  
PLAIN MOVING TOWARD THE NORTHEAST. MOST OF THIS IS EXPECTED TO  
STAY WELL TO THE NORTH OF THE TERMINAL, BUT THERE WILL BE ENOUGH  
INSTABILITY FOR POSSIBLE SHOWERS. CONFIDENCE IS STILL TOO LOW TO  
INCLUDE INTO THE FORECAST. SHOWERS WILL BECOME WIDESPREAD ACROSS  
THE WEST BY SUNRISE, SPREADING EASTWARD THROUGH 20Z.  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BECOME POSSIBLE WITHIN THE SHOWERS BY THIS  
TIME, WITH AN ADDITIONAL WAVE MOVING INTO THE WEST. ALL  
TERMINALS HAVE PROB30 GROUPS THROUGH ABOUT 02Z. CONDITIONS WILL  
STAY VFR, WITH A 30% CHANCE FOR MVFR CEILINGS AT KCPR THROUGH  
13Z. INCREASING CHANCES FOR MOUNTAINTOP OBSCURATIONS OVER THE  
WESTERN MOUNTAINS AFTER 18Z AND WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE  
REST OF THE TAF PERIOD.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON SMOKE, ICING, AND TURBULENCE  
FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0807 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1130 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
AFTER A BUSY AFTERNOON/EVENING WITH SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS, THE  
OVERNIGHT HOURS WILL BRING WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KNOTS.  
HOWEVER, BR AND/OR FG WILL PLAGUE THE NEBRASKA TERMINALS, DROPPING  
CIGS AND VIS DOWN TO IFR AND AS POSSIBLY AS LOW AS LIFR THROUGH  
ABOUT 15Z, THEREAFTER CLEARING OUT. ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS LOOK TO IMPACT THE SOUTHEAST WYOMING SITES BY 00Z  
SATURDAY ALONG WITH KBFF AND KSNY BY 03Z. CONFIDENCE IS LOW, SO  
INTRODUCED PROB30 GROUPS. THE MAIN AVIATION HAZARDS WITH THIS  
ACTIVITY WILL BE A REDUCTION OF VIS AND/OR CIGS DOWN TO MVFR, IN  
ADDITION THESE STORMS HAVE THE POTENTIAL TO BRING GUSTY WINDS  
UPWARDS OF 30 KNOTS.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 180835Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3018 RMK AO2  
T01560156  
METAR KIBM 180815Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3019 RMK AO2  
T01550155  
METAR KIBM 180755Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A3019 RMK AO2  
T01540154  
 
KSNY 180524Z 1806/1906 02009G18KT P6SM SCT008 BKN100  
TEMPO 1806/1809 BKN008  
FM180900 VRB06KT P6SM BKN130 PROB30 1903/1906 VRB20G30KT 4SM  
TSRA OVC050CB  
METAR KSNY 180753Z AUTO 34004KT 6SM BR OVC003 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T01890183  
SPECI KSNY 180749Z AUTO 35004KT 6SM BR OVC003 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2  
SPECI KSNY 180732Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM BKN004 OVC100 18/18 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01830178  
 
METAR KOGA 180835Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR SCT120 20/20 A3005 RMK AO2  
T02010195  
METAR KOGA 180815Z AUTO 09004KT 4SM BR SCT110 21/20 A3005 RMK AO2  
T02070200  
METAR KOGA 180755Z AUTO 08003KT 5SM BR SCT110 21/20 A3007 RMK AO2  
T02100202  
 
METAR KIML 180753Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T02170133  
METAR KIML 180653Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW110 22/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02220139 403500156  
METAR KIML 180553Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM BKN110 24/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146  
60002 T02390139 10250 20211 55005  
 
KMCK 180814Z 1808/1906 17011KT P6SM BKN090 WS002/19040KT  
TEMPO 1808/1811 19012G22KT  
FM181200 22010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM181600 30010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190000 02007KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 1903/1906 24020G35KT 4SM  
-TSRA BKN030CB  
METAR KMCK 180753Z AUTO 19014G22KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T02500139  
METAR KMCK 180653Z AUTO 19013G23KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T02610133  
METAR KMCK 180553Z AUTO 17012G20KT 10SM SCT100 26/13 A3006 RMK AO2  
SLP150 T02610133 10294 20250 403330167 57009  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 09/18/26 08:41 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
19000 FT MSL...204/037  
18000 FT MSL...210/037  
17000 FT MSL...213/035  
16000 FT MSL...210/033  
12000 FT MSL...218/041  
11000 FT MSL...247/035  
10100 FT MSL...247/032  
10000 FT MSL...247/032  
9000 FT MSL...246/033  
8500 FT MSL...246/034  
8000 FT MSL...245/034  
7400 FT MSL...243/032  
7000 FT MSL...240/031  
6300 FT MSL...224/030  
6000 FT MSL...214/030  
5400 FT MSL...201/029  
5000 FT MSL...186/026  
4700 FT MSL...177/022  
4100 FT MSL...149/017  
4000 FT MSL...137/018  
3600 FT MSL...120/019  
3400 FT MSL...113/017  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0602 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1220 AM CDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
THUNDERSTORMS WITH MVFR/IFR VISIBILITIES WILL CONTINUE TO  
SLOWLY EXIT THE AREA, WITH ALL STORMS ENDING PRIOR TO SUNRISE  
FRIDAY. THAT SAID, LOW STRATUS AND PATCHY FOG WILL CONTINUE FOR  
MUCH OF WESTERN AND NORTHERN NEBRASKA THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON,  
WITH IFR/LIFR CIGS AND VISIBILITIES PERSISTING. A BRIEF RETURN  
TO VFR IS EXPECTED FOR MOST TERMINALS FRIDAY AFTERNOON, BEFORE  
LOW STRATUS AGAIN BEGINS TO EXPAND ACROSS THE AREA FRIDAY NIGHT.  
WINDS SHIFT FROM SOUTHEASTERLY TO NORTHWEST BY LATE FRIDAY  
MORNING. NORTHERLY WINDS THEN CONTINUE FRIDAY AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING, AT 5 TO 10KTS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 180520Z 1806/1906 20011KT P6SM SCT150 WS002/20040KT  
FM181200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1901/1906 25015G30KT 4SM  
-TSRA OVC030CB  
METAR KGLD 180753Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02060122  
METAR KGLD 180653Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T02110117 403440172  
METAR KGLD 180553Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T02280117 10317 20228 58003  
 
KGCK 180520Z 1806/1906 16010KT P6SM FEW080  
FM180800 19012KT P6SM FEW080  
FM181000 20015G25KT P6SM FEW100  
FM181500 20021G32KT P6SM FEW100  
FM182200 20016G26KT P6SM FEW100  
FM190100 18012KT P6SM FEW100  
METAR KGCK 180754Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T02610144  
METAR KGCK 180654Z AUTO 18013G20KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02560139  
METAR KGCK 180554Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02610139 10328 20256 403560194 58005  
 
METAR KLBL 180756Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T02560156 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 180656Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02560150 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 180556Z AUTO 17013KT 9SM CLR 25/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP179 6////  
T02500144 10328 20239 403500211 58007 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 180835Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02200142  
METAR KEHA 180815Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02270142  
METAR KEHA 180755Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02310141  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 09/18/26 08:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...244/017  
19000 FT MSL...212/022  
18000 FT MSL...193/031  
17000 FT MSL...207/019  
15000 FT MSL...188/030  
13000 FT MSL...202/033  
11000 FT MSL...236/027  
10700 FT MSL...235/029  
10000 FT MSL...240/030  
9100 FT MSL...237/036  
9000 FT MSL...237/037  
8000 FT MSL...233/041  
8000 FT MSL...234/041  
7000 FT MSL...229/043  
6900 FT MSL...231/043  
6000 FT MSL...228/042  
6000 FT MSL...228/042  
5300 FT MSL...222/042  
5000 FT MSL...216/042  
4700 FT MSL...215/041  
4200 FT MSL...199/036  
4000 FT MSL...197/029  
4000 FT MSL...193/026  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 09/18/26 08:34 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...259/014  
25000 FT MSL...251/018  
24000 FT MSL...244/018  
22000 FT MSL...238/018  
20000 FT MSL...190/015  
19000 FT MSL...200/013  
14000 FT MSL...200/007  
13900 FT MSL...203/008  
13000 FT MSL...211/012  
12000 FT MSL...227/016  
11700 FT MSL...235/017  
11000 FT MSL...245/020  
10000 FT MSL...243/022  
9800 FT MSL...240/023  
9000 FT MSL...233/028  
8200 FT MSL...227/029  
8000 FT MSL...225/030  
7100 FT MSL...221/032  
7000 FT MSL...220/033  
6000 FT MSL...212/036  
6000 FT MSL...213/036  
5100 FT MSL...207/038  
5000 FT MSL...208/040  
4400 FT MSL...204/041  
4000 FT MSL...202/043  
3800 FT MSL...202/040  
3200 FT MSL...199/034  
3000 FT MSL...196/026  
3000 FT MSL...196/026  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0709 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1047 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
THE LOW LEVEL JET IS LEADING TO LLWS AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK  
THROUGH THE NIGHT AT 200-400 FEET AGL FROM THE SOUTHWEST AROUND  
35-45 KTS. WE ARE EXPECTING A GRADUAL COLD FRONT TO PUSH OUT  
THIS JET AROUND 10-12Z, ENDING THE LLWS. WITH THE COLD FRONT  
MOVING IN FROM THE NORTHWEST AND A WARM FRONT MOVING INTO SOUTH  
CENTRAL NEBRASKA, SHOWERS ARE MOVING ACROSS THE AREA. KMCK MAY  
SEE SOME SHOWERS LEAD TO MVFR CONDITIONS BEFORE 7Z. BEHIND THE  
COLD FRONT TODAY, WINDS WILL BE FAIRLY LIGHT AND MAKE THE WIND  
FAVOR A NORTHERLY DIRECTION. ANOTHER COLD FRONT IS EXPECTED THIS  
EVENING, LIKELY LEADING TO STORMS ACROSS THE REGION.  
SATURDAY MORNING MAY SEE IFR CEILINGS RETURN ACROSS THE REGION.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0410 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1110 PM CDT THU SEP 17 2026  
VFR FLYING CONDITIONS THIS TAF CYCLE FOR ALL TERMINALS. CURRENT  
SOUTHERLY WINDS AOA 12 KTS WILL INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTH-SOUTHWEST  
AFTER SUNRISE INTO THE 15-20 KT RANGE GUSTING TO 30 KTS BEFORE  
WEAKENING BACK DOWN TO AOA 12 KTS AFTER SUNSET.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 180520Z 1806/1906 19011KT P6SM SCT250  
FM181500 22017G30KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190000 20015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190500 20011KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 180753Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T02280139  
METAR KGUY 180653Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T02440139  
METAR KGUY 180553Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T02440133 10328 20244 403500217 58006  
 
KDHT 180520Z 1806/1906 19011KT P6SM SCT250  
FM181500 22015KT P6SM SKC  
FM181700 22019G29KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190000 20015G25KT P6SM FEW110  
FM190400 20011KT P6SM SCT110  
METAR KDHT 180753Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01830144  
METAR KDHT 180653Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T02000144  
METAR KDHT 180553Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T02220144 10306 20217 403280189 58006  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0522 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1217 AM CDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL AT ALL TAF SITES OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS  
WITH WINDS MAINLY OUT OF THE SOUTH SOUTHWEST AROUND 10-15KTS.  
STRONGER WINDS WILL BE IN THE 15-03Z TIME FRAME AND GUSTS MAY BE 25-  
30KTS AT TIMES. MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES TO SCATTERED HIGH CLOUDS FOR THE  
TAF PERIOD. WHILE CURRENTLY NOT IN THE TAF, KDHT MAY HAVE SOME  
THUNDER IN THE 00-06Z TIME FRAME, BUT CONFIDENCE TOO LOW FOR ANY  
MENTION OR PROB30 AT THIS TIME.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 180521Z 1806/1906 09007KT P6SM SCT040  
FM180800 09006KT 6SM BR SCT010 SCT180  
FM181900 11009KT 6SM -SHRA SCT030 BKN080  
TEMPO 1820/1823 VRB20G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB  
FM190200 09009KT P6SM VCSH BKN040  
METAR KFMN 180753Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01560150  
METAR KFMN 180653Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T01610150 402220156  
METAR KFMN 180553Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP228  
60002 T01670156 10183 20167 58002  
 
METAR KLVS 180753Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM 15/13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01500128 $  
METAR KLVS 180653Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM 14/12 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
SLP202 T01440122 402330133 $  
METAR KLVS 180553Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM 14/13 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP210 6////  
T01440128 10172 20144 58003 $  
 
METAR KRTN 180753Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM FEW085 BKN110 15/13 A3040 RMK AO2  
SLP210 T01500128  
METAR KRTN 180653Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM SCT050 BKN065 17/13 A3041 RMK AO2  
SLP208 T01670133 402670144  
METAR KRTN 180553Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM OVC055 17/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP208  
60000 T01670133 10233 20156 51001  
 
METAR KCAO 180755Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T02000139  
METAR KCAO 180655Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T02000139 402940172  
METAR KCAO 180555Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01940133 10283 20194 58002  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0620 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1121 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY CONTINUES OVER NORTH-CENTRAL NM.  
THIS WILL SLOWLY GIVE WAY TO ANOTHER CLUSTER OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS MOVING NORTHWARD FROM SOUTH-CENTRAL NM OVERNIGHT  
INTO EARLY FRIDAY MORNING. MVFR CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY TO REACH  
KABQ-KAEG-KSAF DURING THE PREDAWN HOURS. PATCHY FOG AND MIST ARE  
ALSO POSSIBLE OVER PORTIONS OF NORTHERN, CENTRAL, AND WESTERN NM  
TONIGHT. HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE IS TOO LOW GIVEN THE COVERAGE OF  
EXPECTED SHOWER ACTIVITY TO INCLUDE, SO AMDS MAY BE NECESSARY. A  
BRIEF BREAK IN SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED LATE  
MORNING BEFORE AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY GETS UNDERWAY  
MAINLY ALONG AND WEST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN BY 18Z.  
INDIVIDUAL STORMS WILL LOOK TO TRACK NORTHEASTWARD, WITH OVERALL  
ACTIVITY SHIFTING EASTWARD MORE SO OVER CENTRAL NM AND OUT OVER  
THE HIGHLANDS AND PORTIONS OF THE EASTERN PLAINS LATE FRIDAY  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 180000Z  
VALID 180600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1813 2022+14 2122+05 2127-10 2141-21 215936 216544 217052  
BCE 2022+06 2228-08 2135-21 214835 215743 216151  
LND 2113+14 2413+07 2426-08 2234-21 214336 216244 217052  
RKS 1807 2505+07 2325-08 2236-21 214635 215943 216552  
GJT 2008+12 2208+06 2317-07 2238-20 205934 215742 216052  
FMN 1909+13 2410+07 2225-07 2131-18 204533 215741 214252  
ABQ 2119+15 2219+08 2318-06 2117-17 213231 203641 223153  
MBW 2518 2811+07 2622-07 2431-19 215933 216843 236453  
DEN 2614+14 2414+08 2022-06 2129-16 233132 233943 225153  
PUB 2518+16 2116+09 2320-06 2221-16 213232 223742 223553  
ALS 2323+07 2422-05 2021-17 213532 214042 223753  
TCC 1925 2027+15 2213+09 2013-06 2311-16 210731 990042 310754  
BFF 2014 2520+14 2518+07 2616-05 2524-17 212732 224043 244751  
GLD 2045 2238+16 2227+09 2317-06 2320-15 241932 252042 231854  
GCK 2035+22 2129+15 2119+09 2320-07 2811-17 360832 010842 030654  
GAG 1925+21 2217+14 2112+10 2414-06 2612-19 351433 011942 330552  
AMA 1828 2121+14 2315+10 1917-06 2208-17 011133 031642 361253  
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z  
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1911 2021+11 2126+04 2023-11 2141-23 224837 215644 225050  
BCE 1824+05 2231-09 2236-21 225036 215843 226151  
LND 2613+13 2410+06 2226-10 2240-22 224936 226344 227153  
RKS 2606 2106+06 2226-10 2242-22 224935 216343 226852  
GJT 2208+11 2314+05 2322-08 2133-21 215134 216542 226251  
FMN 2308+13 2317+06 2320-08 2126-19 216132 206442 224751  
ABQ 2120+14 2217+08 1723-07 1832-17 203232 213244 242050  
MBW 2726 2719+08 2418-08 2328-21 215835 226243 226652  
DEN 3008+15 2708+08 2610-06 2331-18 224233 236442 224652  
PUB 2616+15 2513+09 2418-06 2222-18 223432 233942 223153  
ALS 2520+07 2419-07 2127-18 213832 224343 223252  
TCC 2227 2220+14 2615+08 2124-06 2211-17 240832 250842 310654  
BFF 3020 3115+14 3014+09 2516-06 2434-18 224034 235743 235152  
GLD 2330 2321+15 2222+09 2324-06 2420-16 232232 232442 222054  
GCK 2235+22 2329+14 2219+09 2226-07 2616-17 360632 350842 330854  
GAG 2125+20 2312+13 1913+09 2218-07 2313-18 010933 011943 011553  
AMA 2128 2216+13 2110+09 2120-07 2112-17 990033 021143 361954  
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z  
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2118+11 2123+03 2141-12 2145-24 216337 225540 234648  
BCE 2117+06 2332-11 2239-23 234236 243442 252649  
LND 1613+14 1817+06 2230-09 2236-22 224437 215546 225151  
RKS 1818 1918+06 2129-10 2139-22 215137 215744 234350  
GJT 1812+14 2017+06 2331-09 2233-20 214435 215443 225252  
FMN 1207+14 2413+07 2521-08 2031-20 204433 214842 224451  
ABQ 1705+15 2310+09 2131-08 2139-17 204133 204242 223552  
MBW 2205 2307+06 2422-09 2126-21 215234 216344 225852  
DEN 9900+15 9900+07 2308-08 2125-18 214633 215943 224753  
PUB 2308+16 2113+08 2424-05 2333-17 214433 214443 213853  
ALS 2609+08 2419-07 2242-18 204733 205043 224052  
TCC 2111 2112+17 2112+08 2226-06 2317-16 211033 190942 221254  
BFF 1105 9900+14 2708+07 2106-09 2322-18 235234 226545 225652  
GLD 2006 2007+16 2112+08 2420-06 2331-16 232832 223142 213354  
GCK 2122+25 2122+16 2420+08 2522-05 2520-17 251532 220843 180855  
GAG 1919+23 2019+14 2513+10 2520-06 2515-17 990033 080543 990054  
AMA 1916 1916+16 2313+10 2319-06 2315-17 990033 060543 990054  
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