889  
NZUS99 KBOU 181309  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0705 MDT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 181256Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01500139  
$  
METAR KFNL 181156Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01500139  
10183 20144 53000 $  
METAR KFNL 181056Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP167 T01560133  
$  
 
METAR KGXY 181256Z 32004KT 4SM HZ CLR 16/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01560128  
METAR KGXY 181156Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01560133  
10194 20156 55001  
METAR KGXY 181056Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01560128  
 
METAR KLMO 181255Z AUTO 29003KT 7SM CLR 13/11 A3021 RMK AO2  
T01290107  
METAR KLMO 181235Z AUTO 25003KT 7SM CLR 13/11 A3021 RMK AO2  
T01310108  
METAR KLMO 181215Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3021 RMK AO2  
T01320108  
 
METAR KBDU 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S  
AND W  
METAR KBDU 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 181215Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3020 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 15/13 A3018 RMK AO2 T01470125  
$  
METAR KEIK 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3017 RMK AO2 T01490128  
$  
METAR KEIK 181215Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3018 RMK AO2 T01560130  
$  
 
KBJC 181124Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200  
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM190400 27005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200  
METAR KBJC 181245Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3023  
METAR KBJC 181215Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 181155Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
 
KDEN 181124Z 1812/1918 23006KT P6SM FEW180 SCT220  
FM181600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200  
FM181900 09007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150  
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM190400 20006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200  
FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200  
METAR KDEN 181253Z 22007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT180 BKN220 18/12 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP154 T01780122  
METAR KDEN 181153Z 23006KT 10SM SCT100 SCT180 BKN220 18/12 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP148 T01780122 10194 20150 55001  
METAR KDEN 181053Z 22006KT 10SM FEW180 SCT220 17/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01720122  
 
KBKF 180900Z 1809/1915 VRB06KT 9999 FEW050 BKN100 QNH3021INS  
BECMG 1820/1821 VRB06KT 8000 -TSRA SCT080 BKN120 OVC170  
QNH3018INS  
BECMG 1904/1905 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW060 QNH3016INS  
TX28/1820Z  
TN15/1813Z  
METAR KBKF 181158Z 19006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW180 16/12 A3022 RMK AO2A  
SLP158 T01640119 10193 20154 55000  
METAR KBKF 181058Z 19005KT 10SM FEW070 SCT150 BKN200 16/12 A3022 RMK  
AO2A SLP154 T01620120  
METAR KBKF 180958Z 17007KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 16/12 A3022 RMK AO2A  
SLP154 T01630121  
 
KAPA 181124Z 1812/1912 22006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220  
FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM181900 05007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120  
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1902/1904  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM190400 22005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN200  
METAR KAPA 181253Z 19004KT 10SM FEW100 FEW120 BKN200 17/12 A3024 RMK AO2  
SLP176 T01670122  
METAR KAPA 181153Z 14003KT 10SM OVC120 16/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T01610122 10183 20150 55001  
METAR KAPA 181053Z 13003KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 16/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T01610122  
 
METAR KMNH 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN095 14/11 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SW AND NW  
METAR KMNH 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3034 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 181255Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
AND W  
METAR KFMM 181235Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 181215Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 181255Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
AND W  
METAR KSTK 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 181253Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T01720161  
SPECI KAKO 181201Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT003 17/16 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01720161  
METAR KAKO 181153Z AUTO 29009KT 9SM BKN004 17/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01720167 10194 20172 50002  
 
METAR KLIC 181255Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM FEW110 14/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T01440128  
METAR KLIC 181155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T01440133 10189 20128 51000  
METAR KLIC 181055Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01440133  
 
METAR KHEQ 181255Z AUTO 33007KT 4SM BR 20/20 A3009 RMK AO2 T01960196  
$  
METAR KHEQ 181235Z AUTO 31004KT 4SM BR 20/20 A3008 RMK AO2 T01960196  
$  
METAR KHEQ 181215Z AUTO 32006KT 4SM BR 20/20 A3008 RMK AO2 T01950195  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 181254Z AUTO 28007KT 5SM BR OVC003 18/17 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT SW AND W  
METAR K2V6 181234Z AUTO 29006KT 7SM OVC003 18/17 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 181214Z AUTO 29010KT 7SM OVC003 18/18 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 181253Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T01780117  
METAR KITR 181153Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T01940122 10244 20183 55000  
METAR KITR 181053Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T01830117  
 
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 12:53 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...210/036  
28000 FT MSL...218/032  
26000 FT MSL...226/029  
25000 FT MSL...233/026  
24000 FT MSL...234/020  
16000 FT MSL...230/013  
15000 FT MSL...250/019  
14500 FT MSL...250/016  
14000 FT MSL...251/014  
13000 FT MSL...269/010  
12600 FT MSL...272/010  
12000 FT MSL...293/009  
11000 FT MSL...305/009  
11000 FT MSL...306/008  
10000 FT MSL...001/011  
9900 FT MSL...359/013  
9000 FT MSL...010/013  
8800 FT MSL...009/014  
8000 FT MSL...002/005  
7900 FT MSL...005/006  
7200 FT MSL...021/005  
7000 FT MSL...292/005  
6600 FT MSL...307/005  
6100 FT MSL...251/012  
6000 FT MSL...244/011  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1127 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 524 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH  
THE TAF PERIOD. VERY LIGHT SOUTHERLY DRAINAGE FLOW IS CURRENTLY IN  
PLACE, BUT WILL BECOME INCREASINGLY VRB BY MID-MORNING WITH  
CONTINUED LIGHT SPEEDS (< 7 KTS). 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 IS  
ANTICIPATED TO BE HIGHER THAN PREVIOUS DAYS, THEREBY WARRANTING  
TEMPO GROUPS FOR THE TERMINALS. COVERAGE SHOULD DWINDLE MID-  
EVENING, BUT ISOLATED SHRA MAY LINGER THROUGH MID-EVENING. HAVE  
TRIMMED THE BACK END OF THE PROB30 GROUPS TO BETTER REFLECT  
EXPECTED CONVECTIVE TRENDS. WINDS WILL FAVOR A RETURN TO DRAINAGE  
FLOW IN THE EVENING.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 181255Z AUTO 17011G15KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 08/07 A3064 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT S  
METAR K4BM 181235Z AUTO 17015G21KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 08/07 A3063 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 181215Z AUTO 18016G21KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 08/07 A3062 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT S  
 
METAR KAFF 181255Z 34009KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3027 RMK AO2A SCT100 BKN200  
SLP152 T01890079  
METAR KAFF 181155Z 23011KT 10SM SCT100 SCT200 21/08 A3026 RMK AO2A  
SLP143 T02070077 10209 20161 56004  
METAR KAFF 181055Z 02003KT 10SM BKN100 17/11 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP152  
T01690107  
 
KCOS 181134Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM181900 17009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM190100 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120  
FM190600 36006KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KCOS 181254Z 36004KT 10SM FEW100 FEW180 BKN200 16/11 A3028 RMK AO2  
SLP174 T01610106  
METAR KCOS 181154Z 36006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT160 BKN200 17/11 A3027 RMK AO2  
SLP165 T01720106 10194 20156 55002  
METAR KCOS 181054Z 01003KT 10SM FEW100 SCT200 SCT230 17/11 A3027 RMK AO2  
SLP160 T01670111  
 
METAR KFLY 181255Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM SCT095 16/09 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W T01560092  
METAR KFLY 181235Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT095 16/10 A3032 RMK AO2  
T01610095  
METAR KFLY 181215Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3032 RMK AO2  
T01650095  
 
KFCS 181200Z 1812/1918 32009KT 9999 BKN160 QNH3025INS  
BECMG 1815/1816 02009KT 9999 SCT200 QNH3021INS  
BECMG 1818/1819 17009KT 9999 SCT100 BKN140 QNH3015INS  
BECMG 1822/1823 20012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB QNH3015INS  
TEMPO 1901/1904 9000 -RA  
BECMG 1904/1905 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT140 QNH3014INS  
BECMG 1913/1914 24009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3013INS TX27/1821Z  
TN15/1812Z  
METAR KFCS 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC210 17/11 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SW-W SLP182 T01730109 $  
METAR KFCS 181155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC180 16/11 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W SLP178 T01570113 10214 20149 55000 $  
METAR KFCS 181055Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM OVC170 17/11 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W SLP171 T01670112 $  
 
KPUB 181134Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM181900 23009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN090CB  
FM190200 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120  
FM190600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KPUB 181253Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T01720139  
METAR KPUB 181153Z COR 29007KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T01720144 10206 20172 53004  
METAR KPUB 181153Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T01720144 10206 20172 53004  
 
METAR KVTP 181255Z AUTO 26017G24KT 3/4SM HZ BKN001 BKN005 OVC120 07/00  
A3065 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 181235Z AUTO 26019G23KT 1SM HZ BKN001 OVC100 07/00 A3065 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KVTP 181215Z AUTO 26018G21KT 2SM HZ BKN001 OVC100 07/00 A3065 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 181254Z AUTO 32010G17KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02000083  
METAR KTAD 181154Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25027/1126 SLP155 T01890089 10211 20178 55006  
METAR KTAD 181054Z AUTO 25018G26KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24026/1046 SLP152 T02000089  
 
METAR KLHX 181253Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T01940106  
METAR KLHX 181153Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02000122 10239 20200 56004  
METAR KLHX 181053Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02110133  
 
METAR KLAA 181253Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T01890133  
METAR KLAA 181153Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T01940139 10250 20194 55003  
METAR KLAA 181053Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T02280139  
 
METAR KSPD 181256Z AUTO 20013KT 21/14 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP151 T02060139  
METAR KSPD 181156Z AUTO 19011KT 20/14 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP150 T02000139  
10244 20194 56005  
METAR KSPD 181056Z AUTO 19011KT 21/14 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP150 T02110139  
 
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 12:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
31000 FT MSL...210/036  
29000 FT MSL...204/022  
27000 FT MSL...244/033  
25000 FT MSL...231/020  
24000 FT MSL...234/019  
23000 FT MSL...218/015  
22000 FT MSL...230/015  
16000 FT MSL...203/017  
15000 FT MSL...229/016  
14200 FT MSL...234/014  
14000 FT MSL...239/013  
13000 FT MSL...261/010  
12400 FT MSL...279/012  
12000 FT MSL...285/012  
11000 FT MSL...287/013  
10800 FT MSL...277/013  
10000 FT MSL...297/014  
9700 FT MSL...292/014  
9000 FT MSL...306/017  
8600 FT MSL...314/020  
8000 FT MSL...316/019  
7700 FT MSL...328/019  
7100 FT MSL...335/019  
7000 FT MSL...338/019  
6400 FT MSL...332/018  
6000 FT MSL...015/016  
5900 FT MSL...018/015  
5700 FT MSL...017/016  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 540 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN RELATIVELY LIGHT, AROUND AND  
LESS THAN 10 KNOTS, THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD. WITH THAT SAID THOUGH,  
THERE MAY BE A BRIEF WINDOW EARLY THIS EVENING FOR KCOS AND KPUB  
WHERE OUTFLOW AWAY FROM THUNDERSTORMS INCREASES WINDS OUT OF THE  
NORTH. ALONG WITH THAT, SHOWERS AND STORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP  
THIS AFTERNOON, WHICH MAY IMPACT ANY OF THE THREE TAF SITES. MAIN  
HAZARDS FROM ANY THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE BRIEF PERIODS OF HEAVY RAIN,  
LOWERED VISIBILITY, GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS TO AROUND 30 KNOTS, AND  
LIGHTNING. OTHERWISE, MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS WILL BE IN PLACE  
THROUGH MUCH OF THIS TAF PERIOD, THOUGH WITH LIFTING AND THINNING OF  
CLOUDS TONIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING. GIVEN THE CLEARING AND LIGHTER  
WINDS, FOG MAY DEVELOP WITHIN THE SAN LUIS VALLEY AND MAY IMPACT THE  
KALS TAF SITE, SIGNIFICANTLY REDUCING VISIBILITY TO IFR TO LIFR  
CONDITIONS.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 181253Z AUTO 29003KT 4SM BR CLR 10/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T01000094  
METAR KCAG 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 11/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP218  
70004 T01110106 10133 20100 53001  
SPECI KCAG 181103Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR BKN080 11/11 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01060106  
 
METAR KHDN 181256Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN044 OVC070 13/11 A3036 RMK AO2  
SLP222 T01280111  
METAR KHDN 181156Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN042 OVC075 13/12 A3036 RMK AO2  
SLP220 60001 70009 T01280117 10139 20117 53004  
METAR KHDN 181056Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM BKN050 OVC075 13/12 A3035 RMK AO2  
SLP213 P0001 T01280117  
 
METAR KSBS 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT038 OVC048 10/10 A3036 RMK AO1  
T01000097  
METAR KSBS 181235Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM BKN050 OVC075 10/10 A3035 RMK AO1  
T01030096  
METAR KSBS 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC075 10/10 A3035 RMK AO1  
T01000095  
 
METAR KC07 181255Z AUTO 4SM HZ SCT004 SCT019 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 181235Z AUTO 4SM HZ CLR A3059 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 181215Z AUTO 4SM BR SCT038 08/08 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3044 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 08/07 A3043 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN065 07/06 A3043 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 181253Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T00940089  
METAR KEEO 181153Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP202  
70013 T01060094 10128 20100 53002  
METAR KEEO 181053Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM BKN070 11/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01110106  
 
METAR K20V 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG OVC001 07/07 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S AND NW  
METAR K20V 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT026 BKN070 07/07 A3042 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K20V 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM SCT070 07/07 A3042 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT027 BKN060 09/08 A3049 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT SW AND W T00890082  
METAR KGNB 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT028 SCT034 BKN060 09/08 A3049  
RMK AO2 T00910083  
METAR KGNB 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT028 SCT034 BKN060 10/09 A3049  
RMK AO2 T00950087  
 
METAR K0CO 181255Z AUTO 27015G22KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 03/03 A3068 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K0CO 181235Z AUTO 29013G22KT 1/2SM FG BKN001 OVC007 03/03 A3068  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 181215Z AUTO 28014G20KT 3/4SM BR BKN001 BKN014 BKN019 03/03  
A3068 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 181235Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM SCT024 SCT029 07/06 A3058 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT W  
METAR KC99 181214Z AUTO 29010G14KT 10SM SCT028 07/06 A3058 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT W  
METAR KC99 181154Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM VCTS SCT030 07/06 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT W  
 
KGJT 181125Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140  
FM181800 15008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1818/1824  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190000 16008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1900/1906  
-TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190600 08005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1910  
-TSRA BKN060CB  
METAR KGJT 181253Z 09006KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01440139  
METAR KGJT 181153Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP189  
70036 T01500139 10183 20150 53003  
METAR KGJT 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T01560139  
 
KRIL 181154Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM BKN008 OVC015  
TEMPO 1812/1814 1SM BR BKN002  
FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW020 SCT110  
FM181930 26008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1820/1902  
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN080  
FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 PROB30 1902/1908 -TSRA  
BKN050CB  
METAR KRIL 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT004 BKN055 14/13 A3031 RMK AO2  
SLP217 T01390133  
SPECI KRIL 181200Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM FEW001 SCT070 14/13 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01390133  
METAR KRIL 181153Z AUTO 20003KT 2SM BR SCT001 14/14 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP214  
70030 T01390139 10156 20139 53004  
 
METAR K5SM 181255Z AUTO 2 1/2SM BR BKN001 BKN019 06/05 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S THRU NW  
METAR K5SM 181235Z AUTO 1 1/2SM BR BKN001 OVC009 06/05 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S AND NW  
METAR K5SM 181215Z AUTO 1 1/2SM BR BKN001 OVC018 06/05 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S AND NW  
 
KEGE 181125Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM SCT010 BKN080  
TEMPO 1812/1816 BKN008 BKN080  
FM181900 25007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1901  
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN070  
FM190100 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1901/1907  
-SHRA BKN060  
METAR KEGE 181256Z 10004KT 10SM OVC065 12/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP229  
T01220111  
METAR KEGE 181156Z 00000KT 10SM BKN075 12/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP226 70017  
T01220117 10156 20122 53005  
METAR KEGE 181056Z 00000KT 10SM OVC075 13/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP222  
T01280117  
 
KASE 181205Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM SCT002 BKN020  
TEMPO 1812/1814 BKN004 BKN020  
FM181400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT010 BKN025 BKN040  
FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1817/1820 -TSRA  
BKN045CB BKN050  
FM182000 35007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1820/1824  
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN060  
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090  
METAR KASE 181253Z 16003KT 10SM FEW019 09/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T00940083  
SPECI KASE 181234Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT019 09/08 A3042 RMK AO2  
T00940083  
METAR KASE 181153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM SCT002 BKN020 09/09 A3042 RMK AO2  
SLP204 70005 T00940089 10133 20094 53004  
 
METAR KCCU 181255Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 05/02 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ SCT025 05/02 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT025 04/03 A3068 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC005 07/07 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T00720072  
METAR KLXV 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC005 06/06 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP208  
70006 T00610056 10100 20056 53001  
METAR KLXV 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN006 OVC012 06/05 A3055 RMK AO2  
CIG 004V009 SLP211 T00560050  
 
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 12:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...242/017  
11800 FT MSL...258/012  
11000 FT MSL...264/015  
11000 FT MSL...242/022  
10400 FT MSL...257/018  
10200 FT MSL...266/015  
10100 FT MSL...247/014  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1130 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
STRATUS IS MOVING THROUGH SOME OF THE UPVALLEY TAF SITES  
BRINGING A MIX OF IFR/MVFR. SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
TO INCREASE THROUGH THE MORNING AS UPPER LEVEL SUPPORT  
INCREASES. THE COVERAGE ACROSS ALL TAF SITES INCREASE THROUGH  
THE AFTERNOON AND REMAIN A THREAT AT MOST SITES THROUGH THE  
REMAINDER OF THE FORECAST. THERE IS A SMALL PROBABILITY OF MVFR  
IF THE RIGHT STORM WITH HEAVY RAINFALL RATES MOVES ACROSS AN  
AIRFIELD. ALSO CONFIDENCE IS LOW BUT WILL BE WATCHING FOR  
STRATUS AND/OR FOG DEVELOPMENT AGAIN OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 14/14 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S  
THRU NW T01390135 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 181235Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE  
T01430136 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE  
T01420135 PWINO  
 
KMTJ 181125Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM181900 33005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1824  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190000 16005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906  
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN070  
FM190600 10006KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1906/1912  
-SHRA BKN070  
METAR KMTJ 181253Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM FEW050 13/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP214  
T01280122  
METAR KMTJ 181153Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM BKN049 13/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP213  
70023 T01330122 10150 20128 53002  
METAR KMTJ 181053Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01280122  
 
METAR KGUC 181256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 12/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP243  
T01170111 $  
METAR KGUC 181156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 BKN090 12/11 A3044 RMK AO2  
SLP238 60001 70027 T01220111 10128 20117 53001 $  
METAR KGUC 181056Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM SCT055 OVC090 12/11 A3044 RMK AO2  
SLP235 T01220111 $  
 
METAR K7BM 181255Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 09/08 A3055 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT SW  
METAR K7BM 181235Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 10/09 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S AND SW  
METAR K7BM 181215Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 09/09 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S AND SW  
 
METAR KAEJ 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 10/09 A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S T00980087  
METAR KAEJ 181235Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT075 10/09 A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SW T00980088  
METAR KAEJ 181215Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3045 RMK AO2  
T00950085  
 
METAR KANK 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3040 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1209  
T01420096 $  
METAR KANK 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3039 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1209  
LTG DSNT SW AND W T01430096 $  
METAR KANK 181215Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM SCT075 15/10 A3039 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
1209 LTG DSNT SW AND W T01500095 $  
 
METAR KMYP 181255Z AUTO 26015KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 05/05 A3078 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMYP 181235Z AUTO 25016KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 05/05 A3078 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 181215Z AUTO 25017KT M1/4SM UP OVC001 05/05 A3077 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 181255Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM FEW047 13/12 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01290117  
METAR KAIB 181235Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT048 13/12 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SE AND S AND W AND NW T01300118  
METAR KAIB 181215Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW  
AND SE T01300121  
 
KTEX 181125Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140  
FM181800 22007KT P6SM VCSH FEW050 SCT080 PROB30 1818/1824  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190000 15005KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906  
-SHRA BKN050  
FM190600 12005KT P6SM VCSH FEW040 BKN100 PROB30 1906/1912  
-SHRA BKN040  
METAR KTEX 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 SCT075 OVC090 10/08 A3052  
RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 OVC090 10/08 A3051 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KTEX 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 10/08 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 181255Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM OVC012 12/11 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SW AND NW PWINO  
METAR K04V 181235Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC012 12/12 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SW PWINO  
METAR K04V 181215Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC014 12/11 A3049 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S AND SW PWINO  
 
SPECI KCEZ 181303Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN023 15/13 A3034 RMK AO2  
T01500133  
METAR KCEZ 181253Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT023 BKN050 BKN080 15/13 A3033  
RMK AO2 SLP208 T01500133  
SPECI KCEZ 181223Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW023 BKN044 15/13 A3033 RMK AO2  
T01500133  
 
KDRO 181217Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM VCSH OVC026 PROB30 1812/1818  
P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC050  
FM181800 10007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 1818/1824  
-TSRA OVC040CB  
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1900/1906 -TSRA  
BKN050CB  
FM190600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1912  
-SHRA SCT035 BKN050  
METAR KDRO 181253Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM OVC024 14/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP230  
T01440133  
METAR KDRO 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC026 14/13 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP227  
7//// T01390133 10150 20139 55002  
METAR KDRO 181053Z AUTO 07003KT 5SM BR OVC022 14/14 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT N SLP226 T01390139  
 
METAR KPSO 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN021 BKN026 11/11 A3048 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NW P0001  
METAR KPSO 181235Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM VCTS FEW025 11/11 A3048 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT NW  
METAR KPSO 181215Z AUTO 02001KT 10SM CLR 11/11 A3047 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 181255Z AUTO 22017G24KT M1/4SM VCTS OVC001 05/05 A3072 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW  
METAR KCPW 181235Z AUTO 22010G20KT M1/4SM TS OVC001 06/06 A3072 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT S THRU W  
METAR KCPW 181215Z AUTO 21014G22KT M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3071 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S THRU NW PWINO  
 
KALS 181209Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM181800 21008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1819/1901  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190200 17008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100  
FM190700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150  
TEMPO 1910/1912 1SM BR BKN001  
METAR KALS 181252Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM SCT080 13/10 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T01280100  
METAR KALS 181152Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP220  
60000 70002 T01220100 10133 20111 53000  
METAR KALS 181052Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP217  
T01220106  
 
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 12:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...242/017  
11800 FT MSL...258/012  
11000 FT MSL...264/015  
11000 FT MSL...242/022  
10400 FT MSL...257/018  
10200 FT MSL...266/015  
10100 FT MSL...247/014  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1130 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
STRATUS IS MOVING THROUGH SOME OF THE UPVALLEY TAF SITES  
BRINGING A MIX OF IFR/MVFR. SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
TO INCREASE THROUGH THE MORNING AS UPPER LEVEL SUPPORT  
INCREASES. THE COVERAGE ACROSS ALL TAF SITES INCREASE THROUGH  
THE AFTERNOON AND REMAIN A THREAT AT MOST SITES THROUGH THE  
REMAINDER OF THE FORECAST. THERE IS A SMALL PROBABILITY OF MVFR  
IF THE RIGHT STORM WITH HEAVY RAINFALL RATES MOVES ACROSS AN  
AIRFIELD. ALSO CONFIDENCE IS LOW BUT WILL BE WATCHING FOR  
STRATUS AND/OR FOG DEVELOPMENT AGAIN OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150  
FM182100 02007KT P6SM SKC  
FM190230 22006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 181253Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T02000144 $  
METAR KPGA 181153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02060139 10239 20200 53003 $  
METAR KPGA 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T02060139 $  
 
METAR KRQE 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002 11/11 A3039 RMK AO2  
SLP197 T01110111 $  
SPECI KRQE 181235Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV002 11/11 A3039 RMK AO2  
T01110111 $  
SPECI KRQE 181213Z AUTO 20003KT 1/2SM FG VV002 11/10 A3039 RMK AO2  
T01060100 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION...FRIDAY 18/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 19/12Z
 
EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS. ISOLD-SCT SHRA/-TSRA NEAR THE NM BORDER IN THE AFTERNOON  
HOURS, LITTLE TO NO ACTIVITY ELSEWHERE. SFC WINDS SW10-15G20KTS IN  
THE DAYTIME, OTHERWISE LIGHT.  
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 19/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 21/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS  
UNDER MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. EXPECT SFC WINDS SW10-15G20KTS IN THE  
DAYTIME, OTHERWISE LIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 181134Z 1812/1918 15010KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS SCT040CB BKN080  
FM181800 17015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190000 34010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120 PROB30 1900/1903  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190300 01005KT P6SM BKN100  
METAR KSLC 181254Z 14008KT 10SM -TSRA SCT090CB BKN110 BKN150 19/15 A3007  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S RAB12 TSB43 SLP131 OCNL LTGCGCC NE TS  
NE MOV NE CB DSNT NE-SW P0000 T01940150  
SPECI KSLC 181245Z 16009KT 10SM -TSRA SCT090CB BKN110 BKN150 20/14 A3008  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S RAB12 TSB43 OCNL LTGCGCC NE TS NE MOV  
NE CB DSNT NE-SW P0000 T02000144  
METAR KSLC 181154Z COR 10010KT 10SM SCT085 BKN110 21/14 A3007 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NE AND SE AND SW SLP128 CB DSNT NE-SE AND SW  
T02060139 10239 20206 50001  
 
KVEL 181125Z 1812/1912 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30  
1812/1816 -SHRA BKN050  
FM181600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1816/1818  
-TSRA BKN035CB BKN060  
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  
FM190600 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC080 PROB30 1906/1912  
-SHRA BKN050  
METAR KVEL 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW095 13/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01330122 $  
METAR KVEL 181153Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT085 BKN110 14/13 A3025 RMK AO2  
SLP189 7//// T01440128 10161 20139 53002 $  
METAR KVEL 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN095 14/13 A3024 RMK AO2  
SLP188 T01440128 $  
 
SPECI KPUC 181304Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM BKN029 BKN036 OVC043 17/13 A3027  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW T01670133 $  
METAR KPUC 181253Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT030 OVC038 17/13 A3027 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT SW SLP185 T01670133 $  
METAR KPUC 181153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM BKN039 16/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP184  
70003 T01610133 10167 20156 55001 $  
 
KCNY 181125Z 1812/1912 12003KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN090 BKN110  
PROB30 1814/1818 -SHRA BKN070 BKN100  
FM181800 13008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 SCT110 PROB30 1818/1824  
-TSRA BKN080CB  
FM190000 17007KT P6SM VCSH FEW090 BKN110 PROB30 1900/1906  
-TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190600 12005KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1906/1912  
-SHRA BKN060  
METAR KCNY 181253Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 BKN110 18/15 A3019  
RMK AO2 SLP170 T01830150  
SPECI KCNY 181251Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 OVC110 18/15 A3019  
RMK AO2  
SPECI KCNY 181234Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM VCTS BKN075 BKN095 OVC120 18/15  
A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N T01830150  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1034 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION, ISSUED 1018 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026
 
 
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 181134Z 1812/1912 12007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT060 BKN120  
FM181900 22011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120  
PROB30 1820/1824 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190300 28006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120=  
METAR KEVW 181253Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM TS SCT044 BKN060 OVC090 11/09 A3029  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SW AND W RAE39 SLP178 P0003  
T01110089  
SPECI KEVW 181240Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM TS SCT041 BKN049 OVC075 11/09 A3030  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND SW RAE39 P0003 T01110089  
SPECI KEVW 181202Z AUTO 18007KT 9SM -TSRA SCT049 BKN075 OVC090 11/09  
A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0000 T01110089  
 
KRKS 181121Z 1812/1912 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 181254Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM BKN110 11/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01110094  
METAR KRKS 181154Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW120 12/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01170100 10139 20106 53005  
METAR KRKS 181054Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01170094  
 
KRWL 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM181800 22012G20KT P6SM SCT120  
FM182100 22012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1822/1903  
VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA OVC050CB  
FM190300 31005KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN090  
METAR KRWL 181253Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01220094  
METAR KRWL 181153Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP183  
70002 T01170094 10133 20100 55000  
METAR KRWL 181053Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01170094  
 
KLAR 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM BKN090  
FM181900 24010KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 PROB30 1819/1824 4SM TSRA  
BR OVC050CB  
FM190000 16009KT P6SM VCSH OVC050  
METAR KLAR 181253Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T00780067  
METAR KLAR 181153Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP180  
70005 T00830072 10133 20083 55002  
METAR KLAR 181053Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01000083  
 
KCYS 181122Z 1812/1912 27008KT P6SM BKN150  
FM181600 28008KT P6SM SCT100  
FM181800 20009KT P6SM BKN070  
FM182000 17009KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 PROB30 1820/1902 4SM TSRA  
BR  
OVC050CB  
FM190300 27008KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100  
METAR KCYS 181253Z 28005KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01280089  
METAR KCYS 181153Z 28004KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP167 70001  
T01330089 10172 20133 56003  
METAR KCYS 181053Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T01390094  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 09/18/26 13:03 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...171/058  
28000 FT MSL...203/031  
26000 FT MSL...183/038  
25000 FT MSL...193/035  
24000 FT MSL...205/032  
22900 FT MSL...225/010  
22000 FT MSL...190/020  
20000 FT MSL...198/029  
19400 FT MSL...215/002  
19000 FT MSL...181/001  
18000 FT MSL...203/030  
16000 FT MSL...217/004  
15000 FT MSL...203/025  
14000 FT MSL...253/023  
13000 FT MSL...254/023  
12800 FT MSL...254/024  
12000 FT MSL...254/017  
11200 FT MSL...249/007  
11000 FT MSL...247/005  
10000 FT MSL...219/003  
9000 FT MSL...313/017  
9000 FT MSL...233/005  
8100 FT MSL...275/008  
8000 FT MSL...320/023  
7000 FT MSL...359/013  
6700 FT MSL...323/016  
6200 FT MSL...358/009  
6000 FT MSL...345/010  
6000 FT MSL...353/009  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 09/18/26 12:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...263/016  
13200 FT MSL...265/014  
13000 FT MSL...257/017  
12000 FT MSL...272/016  
11700 FT MSL...274/018  
11000 FT MSL...279/020  
10500 FT MSL...284/022  
10000 FT MSL...298/016  
9500 FT MSL...304/017  
9000 FT MSL...301/018  
8600 FT MSL...304/018  
8000 FT MSL...306/018  
7900 FT MSL...304/017  
7400 FT MSL...292/017  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1044 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 438 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
DEEP MOISTURE WILL MOVE OVER THE AREA TODAY, AND BRING SOME  
ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. MOST CONVECTION WILL START  
ACROSS THE WESTERN TERMINALS, ESPECIALLY IN VICINITY OF KJAC,  
KPNA AND KBPI THIS MORNING. SHOWERS THEN INCREASE IN COVERAGE  
ACROSS THE WEST THROUGH THE MORNING, SPREADING EAST OF THE  
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE THIS AFTERNOON, ESPECIALLY AFTER 21Z.  
TONIGHT, THE MAIN FOCUS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL SHIFT  
TO NORTHERN WYOMING, ESPECIALLY IN VICINITY OF KCOD AND KWRL AND  
NORTHWARD, WITH SOME DRYING OUT ACROSS THE SOUTHERN TERMINALS.  
CONFIDENCE IN EXACT TIMING OF PERIODS OF SHOWERS AND ANY  
THUNDERSTORMS IS REMAINS RATHER LOW. MVFR CONDITIONS ARE  
POSSIBLE AROUND ANY SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM. MOUNTAIN  
OBSCURATIONS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE DAY, ESPECIALLY IN  
THE WESTERN MOUNTAINS. WIND SHOULD REMAIN UNDER 12 KNOTS EXCEPT  
IN AND AROUND ANY SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 540 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
A PACIFIC UPPER LEVEL TROUGH WILL CONTINUE TO MOVE TOWARDS THE  
FRONT RANGE TODAY AND THIS WEEKEND. ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL FORM BETWEEN 18Z AND 21Z ACROSS SOUTHEAST  
WYOMING, AND PUSH EAST ACROSS THE HIGH PLAINS OF WESTERN NEBRASKA  
AFTER 00Z SATURDAY.  
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: AREAS OF DENSE FOG AND LIFR CONDITIONS WILL  
CONTINUE TO IMPACT THE WESTERN NEBRASKA TERMINALS UNTIL 15Z, WITH  
FOG LIFTING/GRADUAL CLEARING BY 16Z. ANOTHER LINE OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP NEAR KLAR AND KCYS BETWEEN 19Z AND 21Z,  
AND PUSH EAST INTO WESTERN NEBRASKA AFTER 00Z. BRIEF MVFR VIS IS  
POSSIBLE AS THIS LINE MOVES EAST AND GRADUALLY WEAKENS BY 06Z. KEPT  
PROB30 GROUPS IN THE TAFS FOR NOW DUE TO QUESTIONABLE IMPACTS AND  
LOW CONFIDENCE ON COVERAGE. LOW CLOUDS AND SOME PATCHY FOG MAY  
REDEVELOP AFTER 06Z FOR KCDR, KAIA, AND KBFF LATE THIS EVENING.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 181255Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
T01500143  
METAR KIBM 181235Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3018 RMK AO2  
T01500141  
METAR KIBM 181215Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 15/15 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01460146  
 
KSNY 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT 1/2SM FG VV002  
FM181400 33005KT 6SM BR OVC005  
FM181600 35008KT P6SM SCT015  
FM182100 07005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 PROB30 1903/1906 VRB20G30KT  
4SM TSRA OVC050CB  
FM190900 34005KT P6SM BKN010  
METAR KSNY 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T01560150  
SPECI KSNY 181204Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM SCT001 16/16 A3012 RMK AO2  
T01560156  
METAR KSNY 181153Z AUTO 31007KT 3SM BR BKN001 16/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP158  
70020 T01610161 10189 20161 55001  
 
METAR KOGA 181255Z AUTO 31007KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC002 20/19 A3007 RMK AO2  
T01960193  
METAR KOGA 181235Z AUTO 32011KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC002 20/19 A3007 RMK AO2  
T01960193  
METAR KOGA 181215Z AUTO 30004KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC002 20/20 A3007 RMK AO2  
T01970195  
 
SPECI KIML 181301Z AUTO 30004KT 7SM SCT004 18/17 A3007 RMK AO2  
T01780167  
METAR KIML 181253Z AUTO 28003KT 9SM CLR 17/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T01720161 $  
METAR KIML 181153Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP156  
70005 T01610144 10239 20156 53004 $  
 
KMCK 181238Z 1813/1912 20008KT P6SM SCT100 WS002/24040KT  
FM181530 27010KT P6SM SCT240  
FM181730 36008KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 1903/1908 25015G30KT 4SM  
-TSRA OVC030CB  
METAR KMCK 181253Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T02170150  
METAR KMCK 181153Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142  
70010 T02280150 10267 20222 55002  
METAR KMCK 181053Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T02330144  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 09/18/26 13:01 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
6500 FT MSL...326/016  
6000 FT MSL...330/016  
5400 FT MSL...320/019  
5000 FT MSL...318/017  
4700 FT MSL...304/014  
4100 FT MSL...300/013  
4000 FT MSL...299/012  
3600 FT MSL...320/011  
3400 FT MSL...329/012  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 619 AM CDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
THE MAIN AVIATION CONCERN WILL BE LIFR CEILINGS AND VSBYS AS LOW  
AS 1SM AT KVTN UNTIL 15Z, IMPROVING TO MVFR BY 17Z AND VFR 19Z.  
MVFR CEILINGS MAY RETURN TO KVTN AFTER 03Z LOWERING TO IFR  
AFTER 06Z. VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT KLBF TODAY. THUNDERSTORMS  
WILL MOVE INTO SOUTHWEST NE AFTER 03Z, AND MAY AFFECT THE KLBF  
TERMINAL AFTER 06Z. CEILINGS MAY ALSO LOWER TO MVFR AFTER 08Z.  
CONFIDENCE IN TIMING OF STRATUS AND LOW CEILINGS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS IN SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA IS LOW ATTM.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 181120Z 1812/1912 19011KT P6SM SCT100 WS002/24040KT  
FM181530 27010KT P6SM SCT240  
FM181730 36008KT P6SM SCT240 PROB30 1901/1906 25015G30KT 4SM  
-TSRA OVC030CB  
METAR KGLD 181253Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T02060133 $  
METAR KGLD 181153Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T02000133 10228 20200 55001 $  
METAR KGLD 181053Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02060128 $  
 
KGCK 181120Z 1812/1912 18010KT P6SM SCT200  
FM181500 21020G30KT P6SM SCT200  
FM190000 18015G25KT P6SM SCT200  
FM190200 17013KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KGCK 181254Z 18010KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T02220150  
METAR KGCK 181154Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02170150 10261 20217 56001  
METAR KGCK 181054Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T02220150  
 
METAR KLBL 181256Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T02110156 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 181156Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP184  
6//// 7//// T02060156 10256 20206 53004 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 181056Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T02170156 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 181255Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3021 RMK AO2  
T01870143  
METAR KEHA 181235Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3021 RMK AO2  
T01890143  
METAR KEHA 181215Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3021 RMK AO2  
T01960143  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 09/18/26 12:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...257/018  
11000 FT MSL...264/018  
10700 FT MSL...259/024  
10000 FT MSL...259/017  
9100 FT MSL...251/017  
9000 FT MSL...253/017  
8000 FT MSL...254/018  
8000 FT MSL...256/017  
7000 FT MSL...253/018  
6900 FT MSL...253/017  
6000 FT MSL...244/019  
6000 FT MSL...241/020  
5300 FT MSL...244/024  
5000 FT MSL...240/025  
4700 FT MSL...243/025  
4200 FT MSL...227/021  
4000 FT MSL...238/017  
4000 FT MSL...219/018  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 09/18/26 12:51 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...237/008  
11700 FT MSL...207/012  
11000 FT MSL...255/017  
10000 FT MSL...252/024  
9800 FT MSL...251/025  
9000 FT MSL...249/028  
8200 FT MSL...242/029  
8000 FT MSL...240/030  
7100 FT MSL...230/033  
7000 FT MSL...230/033  
6000 FT MSL...226/036  
6000 FT MSL...226/036  
5100 FT MSL...223/040  
5000 FT MSL...226/040  
4400 FT MSL...222/041  
4000 FT MSL...226/041  
3700 FT MSL...220/039  
3200 FT MSL...218/037  
3000 FT MSL...212/027  
3000 FT MSL...212/027  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1048 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 442 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR WILL AFFECT THE AREA EARLY THIS MORNING  
WITH WINDS VEERING OUT TO THE WEST AHEAD OF AN APPROACHING  
FRONTAL BOUNDARY. THE FRONT WILL PUSH SOUTHWARD ACROSS THE  
REGION THIS MORNING AND CAUSE THE WINDS TO SWITCH TO A NORTHERLY  
DIRECTION. A FEW STORMS COULD DEVELOP THIS EVENING ALONG THE  
FRONTAL BOUNDARY AND POSSIBLY AFFECT THE TAF SITES. LOW CLOUDS  
LOOK TO DEVELOP TOWARDS DAYBREAK ON SATURDAY WHICH COULD LEAD TO  
POOR AVIATION CONDITIONS WITH POSSIBLE IFR CIGS.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0943 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 443 AM CDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD, WITH SCATTERED MID  
OR HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS. AFTER 15Z FRI, STRONG SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE  
EXPECTED AT ALL AIRPORTS, GUSTING 30-32 KTS. SOME MODELS SUGGEST  
LIMITED THUNDERSTORMS IN THE VICINITY OF GCK AROUND 00Z SAT, BUT  
KEPT THIS TAF PACKAGE DRY FOR NOW.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 181132Z 1812/1912 20013KT P6SM FEW250 WS020/21040KT  
FM181600 21018G30KT P6SM SKC  
FM190100 18013G23KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190500 20011KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 181253Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T02060139  
METAR KGUY 181153Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02170139 10244 20211 53002  
METAR KGUY 181053Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02170139  
 
KDHT 181132Z 1812/1912 20011KT P6SM FEW250  
FM181500 21015KT P6SM FEW250  
FM181700 21019G30KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190100 21013KT P6SM FEW110  
FM190500 22010KT P6SM BKN110  
METAR KDHT 181253Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01890144  
METAR KDHT 181153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T01610139 10222 20161 55000  
METAR KDHT 181053Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01670139  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1146 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 645 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.  
WEBER  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 181138Z 1812/1912 10006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT200  
FM182000 15008KT P6SM SCT080 PROB30 1821/1824 VRB20G30KT 6SM  
-TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190200 09008KT P6SM BKN090  
METAR KFMN 181253Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE  
SLP226 T01440139  
METAR KFMN 181153Z 09004KT 10SM FEW065 15/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP224 70076  
T01500144 10167 20150 55001  
METAR KFMN 181053Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP218  
T01500144  
 
METAR KLVS 181253Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 14/11 A3042 RMK AO2  
SLP213 T01390106 $  
METAR KLVS 181153Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM 14/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP210 6////  
7//// T01390106 10156 20133 58005 $  
METAR KLVS 181053Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM 14/12 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T01440117 $  
 
METAR KRTN 181253Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01330117 $  
METAR KRTN 181153Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP202  
60004 70005 T01330122 10167 20133 58005 $  
METAR KRTN 181053Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM FEW120 14/13 A3036 RMK AO2  
RAE06B22E44 SLP199 P0001 T01390128 $  
 
METAR KCAO 181255Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01720139  
METAR KCAO 181155Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T01720139 10200 20172 56001  
METAR KCAO 181055Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM FEW090 17/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01720139  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1200 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 539 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
A BATCH OF SHOWERS CONTINUES THIS MORNING ACROSS NORTH-CENTRAL NM.  
SHOWERS WILL CONTINUE TO DISSIPATE AS IT TREKS NORTHWARD. MVFR  
CIGS AND VISIBILITY IN THE NORTHERN MOUNTAINS WILL GRADUALLY  
CLEAR MID TO LATE MORNING.  
SHOWERS AND STORMS THIS AFTERNOON WILL DEVELOP IN WEST-CENTRAL NM  
IN THE EARLY AFTERNOON AND MOVE NORTHEAST AT 10 TO 20 MPH THROUGH  
THE AFTERNOON. WHILE CONVECTION WILL BE LESS NUMEROUS THAN THE  
PAST COUPLE OF DAYS, THERE IS A GOOD CHANCE MOST TERMINALS ALONG  
AND WEST OF THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY WILL BE IMPACTED TODAY. ANOTHER  
BATCH OF STORMS WILL DEVELOP IN AND AROUND THE SOUTH CENTRAL  
MOUNTAINS. RECENT HI-RES GUIDANCE SUGGESTS THAT THIS ACTIVITY  
WILL IMPACT KROW DURING THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS, WITH  
POTENTIALLY PERSISTENT SHOWERS AND STORMS. STORMS WILL GENERALLY  
CLEAR AFTER 06Z, EXCEPT FOR THE SOUTHEAST AND NORTHWEST CORNERS  
OF THE STATE.  
 
* * * * * 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  
---------------------------------------------------------------------  
 
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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BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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