109  
NZUS99 KBOU 181749  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1145 MDT FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 181656Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP166 T02330133  
$  
METAR KFNL 181556Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP170 T02110144  
$  
METAR KFNL 181456Z 02005KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP177 T01780133  
50002 $  
 
SPECI KGXY 181703Z 07003KT 7SM CLR 24/14 A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR KGXY 181656Z 00000KT 2 1/2SM HZ CLR 23/15 A3019 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5  
SLP183 T02280150  
SPECI KGXY 181636Z 04004KT 4SM HZ CLR 22/16 A3019 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLMO 181735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02370130  
METAR KLMO 181715Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02380129  
METAR KLMO 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02270134  
 
METAR KBDU 181735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W  
METAR KBDU 181715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3020 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 181735Z AUTO 07004KT 9SM FEW200 SCT220 26/11 A3018 RMK AO2  
T02600112 $  
METAR KEIK 181715Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT220 26/12 A3018 RMK AO2 T02560119  
$  
METAR KEIK 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW210 23/12 A3018 RMK AO2 T02270123  
$  
 
KBJC 181736Z 1818/1918 06007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1900/1903  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM190400 27005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200  
FM191400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
SPECI KBJC 181730Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3023  
METAR KBJC 181645Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3024  
METAR KBJC 181546Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3024  
 
KDEN 181736Z 1818/1924 VRB05KT P6SM FEW090 SCT220  
FM181900 09007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN220  
TEMPO 1821/1824 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1900/1902  
VRB15G25KT 5SM -SHRA  
FM190400 20006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200  
FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 SCT200  
FM191900 08007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
TEMPO 1921/1924 VRB15G30KT 4SM TSRA BKN060CB  
METAR KDEN 181653Z 26004KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN220 25/11 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP152 T02500106  
METAR KDEN 181553Z 24008KT 10SM FEW090 SCT150 BKN200 22/11 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP155 T02220106  
METAR KDEN 181453Z 21008KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN200 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP158 T02060117 53001  
 
KBKF 181730Z 1817/1923 VRB06KT 9999 FEW150 SCT220 QNH3021INS  
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB15G30KT 9000 -TSRA FEW050 BKN080CB BKN120  
BECMG 1903/1904 VRB06KT 9999 SCT100 BKN200 QNH3009INS  
TX28/1821Z TN13/1913Z  
METAR KBKF 181658Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT120 SCT180 26/10 A3021 RMK AO2A  
SLP150 T02550101  
METAR KBKF 181558Z 23008KT 10SM SCT090 SCT170 BKN220 23/11 A3022 RMK  
AO2A SLP158 T02250109  
METAR KBKF 181458Z 19006KT 10SM SCT080 SCT120 BKN200 20/12 A3022 RMK  
AO2A SLP162 T02040116 51001  
 
KAPA 181736Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
FM181900 05007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120  
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190000 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110 PROB30 1900/1902  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM190400 22005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN200  
FM191600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
METAR KAPA 181653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT160 BKN220 24/10 A3024  
RMK AO2 SLP168 T02390100  
METAR KAPA 181553Z 25011KT 10SM FEW080 SCT140 BKN200 22/11 A3024 RMK AO2  
SLP176 T02170106  
METAR KAPA 181453Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 BKN200 19/11 A3025 RMK AO2  
SLP177 T01940111 50001  
 
METAR KMNH 181735Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
METAR KMNH 181715Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
METAR KMNH 181655Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM SCT095 23/08 A3034 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 181735Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM BKN100 27/14 A3016 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 181715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
METAR KFMM 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 25/16 A3017 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 181735Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W  
METAR KSTK 181715Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM 26/18 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW  
METAR KSTK 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 25/19 A3014 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 181653Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02440156  
METAR KAKO 181553Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T02440167  
METAR KAKO 181453Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T02000167 51004  
 
METAR KLIC 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T02610111  
METAR KLIC 181555Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM FEW100 26/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02560128  
METAR KLIC 181455Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT110 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02390128 50004  
 
METAR KHEQ 181735Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3009 RMK AO2 T02970144  
$  
METAR KHEQ 181715Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3010 RMK AO2 T02800147  
$  
METAR KHEQ 181655Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3010 RMK AO2 T02800146  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 181734Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 181714Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 181654Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3015 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 181653Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T02720156  
METAR KITR 181553Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02390167  
METAR KITR 181453Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T02330167 51006  
 
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 17:29 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...204/032  
25000 FT MSL...203/031  
24000 FT MSL...203/027  
15000 FT MSL...233/011  
14500 FT MSL...231/011  
14000 FT MSL...227/012  
12000 FT MSL...130/003  
11000 FT MSL...154/004  
11000 FT MSL...135/004  
9000 FT MSL...024/003  
8800 FT MSL...016/003  
8000 FT MSL...096/003  
7900 FT MSL...093/003  
7200 FT MSL...103/004  
7000 FT MSL...105/004  
6600 FT MSL...110/005  
6100 FT MSL...074/006  
6000 FT MSL...123/003  
5900 FT MSL...078/006  
 
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 181735Z AUTO 17009G15KT 10SM SCT006 11/11 A3067 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S  
METAR K4BM 181715Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM SCT001 10/10 A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 181655Z AUTO 17006G14KT 3/4SM -DZ OVC001 10/09 A3067 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT S  
 
METAR KAFF 181656Z 18005KT 10SM FEW080 SCT150 BKN200 24/07 A3028 RMK  
AO2A SLP156 T02400072  
METAR KAFF 181555Z 24011KT 10SM SCT090 BKN160 BKN250 25/07 A3027 RMK  
AO2A SLP149 T02540070  
METAR KAFF 181456Z 01007KT 10SM SCT100 BKN180 23/09 A3028 RMK AO2A  
SLP153 T02280085 50003  
 
KCOS 181731Z 1818/1918 15009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1820/1824  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM190100 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120  
FM190600 36006KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KCOS 181654Z 12008KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN210 23/09 A3027 RMK AO2  
SLP162 T02330094  
METAR KCOS 181554Z 15006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN210 23/10 A3028 RMK AO2  
SLP165 T02280100  
METAR KCOS 181454Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW070 SCT140 BKN210 22/09 A3028 RMK AO2  
SLP162 T02220089 50001  
 
METAR KFLY 181735Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW  
T02690079  
METAR KFLY 181715Z AUTO 13011G17KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3033 RMK AO2  
T02540078  
METAR KFLY 181655Z AUTO 14011G14KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3033 RMK AO2  
T02550082  
 
KFCS 181600Z 1816/1918 06009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3023INS  
BECMG 1818/1819 14009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3015INS  
BECMG 1820/1821 20012G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB QNH3015INS  
TEMPO 1821/1823 9000 -TSRA  
BECMG 1823/1824 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT140 QNH3014INS  
BECMG 1913/1914 24009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3013INS TX27/1821Z  
TN13/1911Z  
METAR KFCS 181655Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM BKN150 BKN170 BKN190 24/10 A3024  
RMK AO2 SLP166 T02380097 $  
METAR KFCS 181555Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC160 22/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T02220113 $  
METAR KFCS 181455Z COR AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN170 OVC190 21/12 A3025 RMK  
AO2 SLP178 T02090123 51003 $ COR 1458  
 
KPUB 181731Z 1818/1918 23009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1822/1902  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN090CB  
FM190200 36012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120  
FM190600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KPUB 181653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02670128  
METAR KPUB 181553Z 15003KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T02330133  
METAR KPUB 181453Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02170139  
51004  
 
METAR KVTP 181735Z AUTO 26013G19KT 10SM SCT009 SCT016 OVC070 12/M15  
A3070 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 181715Z AUTO 26014G19KT 10SM SCT009 SCT020 BKN100 13/M06  
A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 181655Z AUTO 26013G18KT 10SM SCT007 SCT080 BKN100 11/02 A3069  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 181654Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN120 22/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02220100  
METAR KTAD 181554Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM FEW120 22/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T02220100  
METAR KTAD 181454Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T02170106 51013  
 
METAR KLHX 181553Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02440139  
METAR KLHX 181453Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02170122 51008  
 
METAR KLAA 181653Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T02940133  
METAR KLAA 181553Z AUTO 25014KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02780122  
METAR KLAA 181453Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02560144 50005  
 
METAR KSPD 181656Z AUTO 23019G25KT 29/10 A3018 RMK AO1 PK WND 22026/1617  
SLP147 T02940100  
METAR KSPD 181556Z AUTO 23015G24KT 29/11 A3018 RMK AO1 PK WND 23028/1534  
SLP146 T02890106  
METAR KSPD 181456Z AUTO 23018G25KT 27/12 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP146 T02720122  
55002  
 
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 17:42 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12400 FT MSL...256/009  
12000 FT MSL...254/009  
11000 FT MSL...271/008  
10800 FT MSL...269/011  
10000 FT MSL...277/013  
9600 FT MSL...273/013  
9000 FT MSL...255/013  
8600 FT MSL...261/012  
8000 FT MSL...257/011  
7700 FT MSL...258/011  
7100 FT MSL...251/010  
7000 FT MSL...255/010  
6400 FT MSL...257/010  
6000 FT MSL...238/008  
5900 FT MSL...213/010  
5700 FT MSL...213/010  
 
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 181653Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T02060122  
METAR KCAG 181553Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T01830128  
METAR KCAG 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW050 14/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T01390128 50002  
 
METAR KHDN 181656Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T01940111  
METAR KHDN 181556Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM SCT055 17/13 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01720128  
METAR KHDN 181456Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM BKN055 14/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP226  
T01440122 50003  
 
METAR KSBS 181735Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3034 RMK AO1  
T01920100  
METAR KSBS 181715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3034 RMK AO1  
T01860102  
METAR KSBS 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3035 RMK AO1  
T01800118  
 
METAR KC07 181735Z AUTO 10SM SCT016 12/07 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 181715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/10 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 181655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/10 A3061 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 181735Z AUTO 20012G15KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3043 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 181715Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3043 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 181655Z AUTO 20011G14KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3043 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 181653Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T02110117  
METAR KEEO 181553Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01940117  
METAR KEEO 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01440122 58001  
 
METAR K20V 181735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
METAR K20V 181715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3042 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3042 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 181735Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT038 SCT044 19/09 A3048 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT W T01850087  
METAR KGNB 181715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3049 RMK AO2  
T01690087  
METAR KGNB 181655Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3049 RMK AO2  
T01650092  
 
METAR K0CO 181735Z AUTO 28012KT 3SM BR SCT001 BKN007 BKN012 05/05 A3071  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 181715Z AUTO 30008G15KT 220V320 M1/4SM FG OVC001 05/05 A3070  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 181655Z AUTO 31012G19KT 280V340 M1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3069  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 181734Z AUTO 32006G17KT 10SM SCT021 11/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT W  
METAR KC99 181714Z AUTO 30009G14KT 10SM BKN021 11/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT W  
METAR KC99 181654Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM BKN019 09/06 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W  
 
KGJT 181722Z 1818/1918 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 181653Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T02110156  
METAR KGJT 181553Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T02000150  
METAR KGJT 181453Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP189 T01780150  
50001  
 
KRIL 181722Z 1818/1918 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 181653Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01830144  
SPECI KRIL 181604Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW010 17/14 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01670139  
METAR KRIL 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01610133  
 
METAR K5SM 181735Z AUTO 10SM BKN015 OVC022 10/07 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW  
METAR K5SM 181715Z AUTO 10SM SCT015 BKN022 11/08 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
N AND NW  
METAR K5SM 181655Z AUTO 10SM BKN015 10/07 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW  
 
KEGE 181722Z 1818/1918 00000KT P6SM SCT010 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 181656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01610117  
METAR KEGE 181556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLPNO  
T01500117  
METAR KEGE 181456Z 00000KT 10SM SCT060 13/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6////  
T01280111  
 
KASE 181722Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1818/1820  
-TSRA BKN045CB BKN050  
FM182000 35007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1820/1824  
-TSRA BKN050CB BKN060  
FM190000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090  
METAR KASE 181653Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01440094  
METAR KASE 181553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01330094  
METAR KASE 181453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP207 T01110089  
50002  
 
METAR KCCU 181735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT028 SCT032 SCT038 09/02 A3069  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 181715Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT013 SCT023 BKN029 08/04 A3070  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 181655Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM SCT011 SCT018 BKN024 07/04 A3070  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 181653Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01560050  
METAR KLXV 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T01060072  
SPECI KLXV 181502Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT005 08/07 A3057 RMK AO2  
T00830067  
 
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 17:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...192/028  
26000 FT MSL...187/036  
25000 FT MSL...181/039  
24000 FT MSL...186/039  
22000 FT MSL...209/024  
19000 FT MSL...224/019  
18000 FT MSL...224/020  
17000 FT MSL...216/021  
16000 FT MSL...224/021  
15000 FT MSL...225/017  
14000 FT MSL...208/021  
13000 FT MSL...208/016  
12400 FT MSL...207/016  
12000 FT MSL...205/015  
11700 FT MSL...202/016  
11000 FT MSL...199/014  
10400 FT MSL...177/013  
10200 FT MSL...180/010  
10100 FT MSL...185/012  
 
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 181735Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW  
T02070146 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 181715Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3028 RMK AO2 T02040149  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 181655Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3029 RMK AO2 T01960151  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 181722Z 1818/1918 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 181653Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3032 RMK AO2 RAB28E38  
SLP202 P0000 T01940139  
METAR KMTJ 181553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT070 17/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T01720133  
METAR KMTJ 181453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT070 SCT100 15/13 A3034 RMK AO2  
SLP213 T01500128 50002  
 
METAR KGUC 181656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP238  
T01560111 $  
METAR KGUC 181556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP241  
T01440111 $  
METAR KGUC 181456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW020 SCT050 14/12 A3045 RMK AO2  
SLP239 T01390117 50001 $  
 
METAR K7BM 181735Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM SCT005 SCT031 BKN047 13/11 A3055  
RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 181715Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT005 SCT010 OVC070 13/11 A3056  
RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 181655Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM BKN007 BKN038 OVC046 13/10 A3056  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 181735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT022 SCT085 18/11 A3043 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NW T01770108  
METAR KAEJ 181715Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT080 17/11 A3044 RMK AO2  
T01690106  
METAR KAEJ 181655Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT019 BKN070 17/11 A3045 RMK AO2  
T01650106  
 
METAR KANK 181735Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM FEW190 20/09 A3037 RMK AO2  
T01990091 $  
METAR KANK 181715Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM SCT200 18/10 A3038 RMK AO2  
T01840096 $  
METAR KANK 181655Z AUTO 18015KT 10SM SCT200 19/09 A3038 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
1637 P0001 T01860094 $  
 
METAR KMYP 181735Z AUTO 26015G19KT 10SM BKN003 OVC010 07/07 A3079 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMYP 181715Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM BKN003 BKN007 OVC043 07/07 A3079  
RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 181655Z AUTO 28013KT 7SM BKN001 BKN008 OVC030 06/06 A3079 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 181735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT047 SCT055 23/13 A3026 RMK AO2  
T02310133  
METAR KAIB 181715Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT046 21/14 A3027 RMK AO2  
T02150135  
METAR KAIB 181655Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM FEW046 22/14 A3028 RMK AO2  
T02160138  
 
KTEX 181722Z 1818/1918 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 181735Z AUTO 16008KT 130V200 10SM CLR 16/06 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 181715Z AUTO 15010G14KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 181655Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3053 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 181735Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM SCT016 BKN085 16/11 A3050 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NW PWINO  
METAR K04V 181715Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM SCT015 SCT085 16/11 A3050 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 181655Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM SCT075 16/11 A3050 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 181653Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T02110133  
METAR KCEZ 181553Z AUTO 17010G18KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP210  
T02000133  
METAR KCEZ 181453Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01890139 50003  
 
KDRO 181722Z 1818/1918 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 181653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM BKN017 OVC029 17/13 A3042 RMK AO2  
SLP234 T01720128  
SPECI KDRO 181558Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM FEW008 FEW017 BKN025 16/13 A3042  
RMK AO2 T01610133  
METAR KDRO 181553Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW017 SCT025 16/14 A3042 RMK AO2  
SLP238 T01560139  
 
METAR KPSO 181735Z AUTO 36002KT 10SM FEW013 BKN021 OVC027 17/11 A3049  
RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 181715Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW011 BKN021 16/12 A3050 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 181655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW010 FEW015 OVC021 14/12 A3051  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 181735Z AUTO 23010G14KT M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3074 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 181715Z AUTO 22008G14KT M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3075 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT NW PWINO  
METAR KCPW 181655Z AUTO 23008G15KT M1/4SM OVC001 05/05 A3075 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT W PWINO  
 
KALS 181731Z 1818/1918 21008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1821/1902  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM190200 17008KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100  
FM190700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150  
TEMPO 1910/1914 1SM BR BKN002  
METAR KALS 181652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW018 SCT080 BKN090 16/11 A3045  
RMK AO2 SLP233 T01610106  
METAR KALS 181552Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP234  
T01610111  
METAR KALS 181452Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM FEW015 15/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP228  
T01500111 50002  
 
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 17:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...192/028  
26000 FT MSL...187/036  
25000 FT MSL...181/039  
24000 FT MSL...186/039  
22000 FT MSL...209/024  
19000 FT MSL...224/019  
18000 FT MSL...224/020  
17000 FT MSL...216/021  
16000 FT MSL...224/021  
15000 FT MSL...225/017  
14000 FT MSL...208/021  
13000 FT MSL...208/016  
12400 FT MSL...207/016  
12000 FT MSL...205/015  
11700 FT MSL...202/016  
11000 FT MSL...199/014  
10400 FT MSL...177/013  
10200 FT MSL...180/010  
10100 FT MSL...185/012  
 
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 181736Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120  
FM190000 22007KT P6SM VCSH SCT100  
FM190500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 181653Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T02440117 $  
METAR KPGA 181553Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02330144 $  
METAR KPGA 181453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02220144 50005 $  
 
METAR KRQE 181653Z AUTO 31003KT 9SM FEW007 16/14 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01560144 $  
SPECI KRQE 181614Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT006 14/14 A3039 RMK AO2  
T01440139 $  
SPECI KRQE 181607Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN006 14/14 A3039 RMK AO2  
T01440139 $  
 
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 181730Z 1818/1924 16011KT P6SM VCSH BKN080  
FM181900 17015G25KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1821/1901  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA SCT040CB BKN060  
FM190100 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1901/1903  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190300 31008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120  
FM190500 18005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT120  
FM191700 31006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150  
METAR KSLC 181654Z 18007KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070TCU BKN090 BKN250 21/13  
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E SLP147 CB DSNT ALQDS TCU SW-N  
T02060128  
METAR KSLC 181554Z COR 14010KT 10SM FEW027 BKN080TCU BKN100 BKN250 18/12  
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S RAB07E40 TSE19 SLP148 CB DSNT  
NE-S AND W-NW TCU NW-N SH DSNT SE P0000 T01830122  
METAR KSLC 181554Z 14010KT 10SM FEW027 BKN080TCU BKN100 BKN250 18/12  
A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE-S RAB07E40 TSE19 SLP148 CB DSNT  
NE-SE AND W-NW TCU NW-N SH DSNT SE P0000 T01830122  
 
KVEL 181722Z 1818/1918 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  
SPECI KVEL 181710Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM FEW039 SCT120 19/14 A3024 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT N AND NE RAE1656 P0000 T01890144  
METAR KVEL 181653Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW040 SCT060 BKN080 18/14  
A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N RAB33 TSB1558E13B31E53 SLP192 P0000  
T01780144  
SPECI KVEL 181637Z AUTO 32009KT 8SM TSRA SCT060 BKN080 18/14 A3025 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SW-N RAB33 TSB1558E13B31 P0000 T01830144  
 
METAR KPUC 181653Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT023 BKN031 BKN039 18/14 A3027  
RMK AO2 SLP189 T01830139  
METAR KPUC 181553Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM OVC022 17/12 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NE SLP191 T01670122  
METAR KPUC 181453Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM BKN029 BKN050 BKN060 15/13 A3027  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E RAE1358 TSB00E15 SLP196 P0000 60002  
T01500133 55001 $  
 
KCNY 181722Z 1818/1918 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 181653Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02390156  
METAR KCNY 181553Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 22/16 A3018 RMK AO2  
SLP167 T02220161  
SPECI KCNY 181515Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3019 RMK AO2  
T02000161  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1740 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION, ISSUED 1018 PM MDT THU SEP 17 2026  
 
KSLC...THE SLC TERMINAL WILL SEE VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE EVENING  
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 EVENING. SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL  
CONTINUE INTO THE EARLY EVENING, PRIMARILY FOCUSED OVER NORTHEASTERN  
PORTIONS OF THE AIRSPACE. THESE WILL BRING A LOW CHANCE OF  
LIGHTNING, GUSTY WINDS, AND BRIEF MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS. DURING THE  
EARLY MORNING, MOST LIKELY BEGINNING BETWEEN 10Z AND 12Z, ANOTHER  
ROUND OF SHOWERS IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP, 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 FOR NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE AIRSPACE.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 181740Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT 2SM -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM181915 22011G18KT 5SM BR VCTS BKN060CB  
PROB30 1822/1902 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM190200 02008KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100  
FM190900 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060 BKN120  
FM191600 24007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 SCT120=  
SPECI KEVW 181735Z AUTO 13005KT 2SM VCTS RA BR OVC055 10/08 A3033 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT S-NW P0008 T01000083  
SPECI KEVW 181731Z AUTO 15004KT 1 3/4SM RA BR BKN055 OVC065 10/08 A3034  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS P0006 T01000083  
SPECI KEVW 181711Z AUTO 07003KT 5SM -RA BR OVC060 10/09 A3032 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT S-NW P0002 T01000089  
 
KRKS 181738Z 1818/1918 02010KT P6SM VCTS BKN060CB  
TEMPO 1820/1824 VRB20G35KT -TSRA OVC050CB  
FM190000 02011KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 PROB30 1900/1906 VRB15G25KT  
-TSRA OVC050CB  
FM190600 14007KT P6SM SCT090  
FM191600 27008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC040  
SPECI KRKS 181741Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS -RA SCT075 OVC110 17/06 A3032  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE-SW RAB41 P0000 T01720056  
METAR KRKS 181654Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
SLP196 T01780078  
METAR KRKS 181554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01610094  
 
KRWL 181738Z 1818/1918 23013G22KT P6SM SCT120  
FM182100 23013G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1822/1903  
VRB20G30KT 3SM TSRA OVC050CB  
FM190300 31005KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 BKN090  
FM190600 23008KT P6SM BKN100  
METAR KRWL 181653Z AUTO 22014G26KT 10SM SCT043 BKN050 21/09 A3031 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 26026/1640 SLP183 T02110094 $  
METAR KRWL 181553Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT035 BKN046 19/11 A3032 RMK AO2  
SLP185 T01940106 $  
METAR KRWL 181453Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01670106 50005  
 
KLAR 181738Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT P6SM BKN090  
FM181900 24009KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 PROB30 1819/1824 4SM TSRA  
BR OVC050CB  
FM190000 18007KT P6SM VCSH OVC050  
FM190600 21006KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1912/1915 -RA OVC060  
METAR KLAR 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02060083  
METAR KLAR 181553Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01720094  
METAR KLAR 181453Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01220094 51008  
 
KCYS 181738Z 1818/1918 20009KT P6SM BKN070  
FM182000 17009KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 PROB30 1820/1902 4SM TSRA  
BR  
OVC050CB  
FM190300 27008KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100  
FM190600 28007KT P6SM SCT100  
METAR KCYS 181653Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T02330083  
METAR KCYS 181553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02060094  
METAR KCYS 181453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01610094  
51005  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 09/18/26 17:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...046/002  
25000 FT MSL...182/030  
24000 FT MSL...295/004  
22000 FT MSL...309/006  
20000 FT MSL...183/023  
16000 FT MSL...183/021  
15000 FT MSL...214/015  
14000 FT MSL...230/018  
12700 FT MSL...219/003  
12000 FT MSL...239/003  
11100 FT MSL...226/004  
11000 FT MSL...223/002  
10000 FT MSL...186/002  
10000 FT MSL...274/016  
9000 FT MSL...129/004  
9000 FT MSL...187/002  
8000 FT MSL...177/006  
7400 FT MSL...149/007  
6700 FT MSL...197/009  
6200 FT MSL...094/005  
6000 FT MSL...054/004  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 09/18/26 17:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...208/060  
29000 FT MSL...224/055  
28000 FT MSL...217/044  
27000 FT MSL...218/040  
26000 FT MSL...208/034  
25000 FT MSL...213/030  
24000 FT MSL...215/028  
13200 FT MSL...332/004  
13000 FT MSL...299/006  
12000 FT MSL...311/011  
11700 FT MSL...334/008  
11000 FT MSL...313/011  
10500 FT MSL...302/010  
10000 FT MSL...318/014  
9500 FT MSL...307/011  
9000 FT MSL...317/011  
8600 FT MSL...318/010  
8000 FT MSL...320/010  
7900 FT MSL...329/009  
7400 FT MSL...319/010  
7000 FT MSL...321/010  
6700 FT MSL...340/008  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1508 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 1746 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1139 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
A MIX OF FLIGHT CATEGORIES ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS  
DUE TO PASSING SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS FOLLOWED BY LOWERING  
CEILINGS IN NEBRASKA. PERIODS OF MVFR ARE POSSIBLE WITH THE  
STRONGEST PRECIPITATION, WITH LATE NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING CIGS  
THEN BECOMING IFR TO LIFR FOR ALL NEBRASKA SITES EXCEPT KBFF.  
WIDESPREAD CIGS OUTSIDE OF THIS WILL BE GENERALLY MID LEVEL WITH  
PRECIPITATION. BEST CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS BETWEEN 21-03Z,  
STARTING IN WYOMING AND CONTINUING INTO NEBRASKA. WINDS  
GENERALLY 10 KNOTS OR LESS ALL SITES OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS  
WHERE STRONG AND VARIABLE WINDS COULD BE POSSIBLE EXCEPT KRWL  
WHERE GUSTY WINDS AROUND 20-25 KNOTS EXPECTED.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 181735Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
T02420132  
METAR KIBM 181715Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02430130  
METAR KIBM 181655Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2  
T02270134  
 
KSNY 181738Z 1818/1918 35008KT P6SM SCT150  
FM182100 07005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 PROB30 1901/1905 VRB20G30KT  
4SM TSRA OVC050CB  
FM190900 VRB05KT P6SM BKN010  
FM191500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT060  
METAR KSNY 181653Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02330150  
METAR KSNY 181553Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T02220172  
METAR KSNY 181453Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T01830161 51006  
 
METAR KOGA 181735Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM SCT100 26/20 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
W T02580200  
METAR KOGA 181715Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A3010 RMK AO2  
T02470201  
METAR KOGA 181655Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A3010 RMK AO2  
T02530204  
 
METAR KIML 181653Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T02390189  
SPECI KIML 181606Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM SCT007 22/19 A3009 RMK AO2  
T02220189  
METAR KIML 181553Z AUTO 33009KT 9SM BKN007 22/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T02170194  
 
KMCK 181720Z 1818/1918 26008KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1902/1906  
25020G30KT 4SM -TSRA OVC045CB  
METAR KMCK 181653Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02890156  
METAR KMCK 181553Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02780161  
METAR KMCK 181453Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02500161 58001  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 09/18/26 17:36 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
9000 FT MSL...309/013  
8500 FT MSL...316/011  
8000 FT MSL...309/014  
7500 FT MSL...319/014  
7000 FT MSL...324/014  
6500 FT MSL...321/014  
6000 FT MSL...321/014  
5400 FT MSL...324/013  
5000 FT MSL...327/013  
4700 FT MSL...329/011  
4100 FT MSL...330/010  
4000 FT MSL...329/012  
3600 FT MSL...328/013  
3400 FT MSL...330/013  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1714 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1214 PM CDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST ACROSS THE REGION THROUGH THE AFTERNOON  
WITH MORE UNSETTLED WEATHER ARRIVING THIS EVENING. ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE PANHANDLE BY 04Z WITH HAIL AND  
STRONG WINDS BEING THE MAIN THREATS. SHOWERS COME TO AN END BY 09Z  
GIVING WAY TO PATCHY FOG ACROSS BOTH TERMINALS SATURDAY MORNING.  
VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS DOWN TO 1 MILE WILL BE POSSIBLE AT TIMES  
BEFORE FOG DISSIPATES BY LATE MORNING. CLOUDY CONDITIONS WITH  
CEILINGS BELOW 2000 FEET WILL CONTINUE THROUGH EARLY AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 181747Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1900/1904  
27025G35KT 4SM -TSRA OVC070CB  
FM191000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150  
TEMPO 1910/1914 5SM BR BKN005  
METAR KGLD 181653Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T02780172  
METAR KGLD 181553Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T02670167  
METAR KGLD 181453Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T02440139 50001  
 
KGCK 181720Z 1818/1918 21018G29KT P6SM FEW250  
FM191200 27010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 181654Z 20020G31KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19035/1643 SLP147 T03220150  
METAR KGCK 181554Z 20021G32KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19032/1550 SLP153 T03060150  
METAR KGCK 181454Z 20017G26KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19026/1445 SLP159 T02780156 58004  
 
METAR KLBL 181656Z AUTO 22019G24KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21027/1615 SLP170 T03280161 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 181556Z AUTO 20019G24KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND  
20027/1528 SLP176 T03060167 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 181456Z AUTO 20018G24KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP180  
6//// T02780161 58003 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 181735Z AUTO 23023G27KT 10SM SCT003 33/13 A3017 RMK AO2  
T03260132  
METAR KEHA 181715Z AUTO 21021G24KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3018 RMK AO2  
T03260140  
METAR KEHA 181655Z AUTO 21020G24KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3018 RMK AO2  
T03160141  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 09/18/26 17:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...209/040  
14800 FT MSL...212/036  
14000 FT MSL...211/017  
12000 FT MSL...237/017  
11000 FT MSL...241/012  
10700 FT MSL...236/009  
10000 FT MSL...251/009  
9100 FT MSL...255/008  
9000 FT MSL...259/008  
8000 FT MSL...238/008  
8000 FT MSL...239/009  
7000 FT MSL...268/008  
6900 FT MSL...269/008  
6000 FT MSL...299/008  
6000 FT MSL...306/008  
5400 FT MSL...303/009  
5000 FT MSL...308/008  
4700 FT MSL...306/008  
4300 FT MSL...313/008  
4000 FT MSL...313/009  
4000 FT MSL...310/009  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 09/18/26 17:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...192/011  
13900 FT MSL...190/008  
13000 FT MSL...231/017  
12000 FT MSL...237/016  
11700 FT MSL...224/012  
11000 FT MSL...217/016  
10000 FT MSL...205/020  
9800 FT MSL...197/019  
9000 FT MSL...213/024  
8200 FT MSL...213/026  
8000 FT MSL...214/026  
7100 FT MSL...215/028  
7000 FT MSL...215/027  
6000 FT MSL...214/028  
6000 FT MSL...214/028  
5100 FT MSL...212/027  
5000 FT MSL...213/028  
4400 FT MSL...210/026  
4000 FT MSL...210/027  
3600 FT MSL...208/025  
3200 FT MSL...210/027  
3000 FT MSL...209/025  
3000 FT MSL...209/025  
 
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 1639 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1138 AM CDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST FOR ALL TAF SITES THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. A STRONG SOUTHWEST WIND IS FORECAST TO LEAD OFF THE TAF  
PERIOD WITH WINDS AT AROUND 15-20 KTS AND GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS. AROUND  
12-14Z, A STRONG FRONTAL PASSAGE AND WIND SHIFT IS EXPECTED. AFTER  
THE PASSAGE, WINDS WILL BE MUCH LIGHTER AT AROUND 10 KTS OUT OF THE  
NORTH/NORTHWEST. CAMS CONTINUE TO HAVE DISAGREEMENT ON CONVECTIVE  
POTENTIAL THIS AFTERNOON/EVENING WITH ENSEMBLES GIVING AREAS AROUND  
GCK AT 5-10%. WITH DECREASING TRENDS IT WAS NOT ADDED TO THE TAF,  
BUT A STRAY THUNDERSHOWER CAN NOT BE COMPLETELY RULED OUT,  
ESPECIALLY NORTH OF THE GCK TERMINAL.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 181720Z 1818/1918 22018G29KT P6SM SKC  
FM190000 18014KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190600 20011KT P6SM FEW250  
FM191700 24014G24KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 181653Z AUTO 21020G32KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21032/1644 SLP147 T03330139  
METAR KGUY 181553Z AUTO 21021G27KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21029/1512 SLP154 T03060144  
METAR KGUY 181453Z AUTO 21019G27KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21029/1441 SLP156 T02780144 58005  
 
KDHT 181720Z 1818/1918 22017G27KT P6SM FEW250  
FM190000 21015KT P6SM FEW110  
FM190500 22010KT P6SM BKN110  
FM191600 23014KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 181653Z AUTO 22018G27KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21027/1634 SLP172 T03000128  
METAR KDHT 181553Z AUTO 21016KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02830144  
METAR KDHT 181453Z AUTO 21018KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T02560144 58001  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1718 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1213 PM CDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS THE 18Z TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL  
REMAIN PREDOMINANTLY OUT OF THE SW/S FOR THE TAF PERIOD,  
INCREASING TO 15-20 KTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON (HIGHER AT KDHT AND  
KGUY, LOWER AT KAMA). STORMS COULD BE POSSIBLE AT THE KDHT TAF  
SITE FROM 00-06Z THIS EVENING, BUT CONFIDENCE IS LOW IN THAT  
OUTCOME, THEREFORE NOT INCLUDED AS A PROB30 IN THE TAF. A WESTERLY  
WIND SHIFT IS POSSIBLY AT KGUY NEAR THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD, AS  
A FRONT DIPS SOUTH FROM KS/CO.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 181729Z 1818/1918 15008KT P6SM SCT060  
TEMPO 1822/1902 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM190200 13012KT P6SM BKN080  
FM190600 09007KT P6SM SCT070  
METAR KFMN 181653Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T02060156  
METAR KFMN 181553Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T01940150  
METAR KFMN 181453Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP229 T01720144  
51005  
 
METAR KLVS 181653Z AUTO 17016KT 10SM 21/11 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16026/1621 SLP194 T02060111 PWINO $  
METAR KLVS 181553Z AUTO 16016KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP203  
T01780122 $  
METAR KLVS 181453Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM FEW055 SCT075 BKN100 17/12 A3041  
RMK AO2 RAE17 SLP205 P0000 60001 T01670117 58001 $  
 
METAR KRTN 181653Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM -RA OVC095 17/12 A3039 RMK AO2  
RAE01B47 SLP219 P0000 T01720122 $  
METAR KRTN 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN090 OVC110 17/12 A3039 RMK  
AO2 RAB43 SLP219 P0000 T01670117 $  
METAR KRTN 181453Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM SCT110 16/12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01610122 53006 $  
 
METAR KCAO 181655Z AUTO 22017G26KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21028/1626 SLP181 T02670111  
METAR KCAO 181555Z AUTO 20019G25KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND  
20027/1537 SLP182 T02560128  
METAR KCAO 181455Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T02440122 56003  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1733 UTC FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1129 AM MDT FRI SEP 18 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL, BUT SHORT-LIVED MVFR CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY  
WITH SCT/NUM SHOWERS AND STORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. IN  
ADDITION, PATCHES OF MVFR CONDITIONS IN LOW STRATUS/FOG WILL  
LIKELY DEVELOP OVERNIGHT ACROSS WESTERN NM, POTENTIALLY IMPACTING  
KFMN AND KGUP. WINDS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT, EXCEPT FOR GUSTY AND  
ERRATIC WINDS NEAR SHOWERS AND STORMS.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 181200Z  
VALID 181800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1708 2015+10 2224+03 2137-11 1945-23 195037 205443 225149  
BCE 2123+04 2334-10 2237-22 223436 224443 224550  
LND 2810+09 2206+03 1924-09 2136-21 224137 225347 217252  
RKS 3018 2306+04 2030-09 2137-20 214236 216045 216852  
GJT 2116+11 2117+05 2419-09 2224-20 203935 216044 215851  
FMN 1807+13 2217+06 2324-09 2136-20 214733 205142 214652  
ABQ 2014+13 2214+07 2316-08 2142-17 203732 203942 213252  
MBW 2615 2514+07 2321-07 2134-20 225635 227343 226352  
DEN 9900+14 2005+07 2125-06 2231-18 215032 225343 234751  
PUB 2712+15 2409+09 2017-06 2123-17 213733 213742 213252  
ALS 2619+07 2316-07 2234-18 203832 214243 224252  
TCC 2217 2322+15 2427+09 2229-07 2220-17 201132 180942 150953  
BFF 3012 2611+14 2711+07 2312-06 2127-19 235533 236743 235352  
GLD 2309 2317+16 2218+09 2224-06 2324-16 222732 222342 231653  
GCK 2230+22 2227+16 2227+09 2325-06 2218-17 241232 990042 990054  
GAG 2120+21 2120+13 2117+10 2323-06 2216-17 990033 040943 051054  
AMA 2116 2116+14 2117+09 2225-06 2217-17 070633 060942 061455  
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z  
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 2105 2114+11 2119+02 2140-12 2145-25 216135 235439 244748  
BCE 2115+05 2324-10 2234-21 224436 233642 252849  
LND 9900+10 2318+03 2430-10 2242-22 185537 205545 225850  
RKS 1006 2311+05 2325-10 2140-21 214736 215043 234649  
GJT 2012+14 2120+06 2433-09 2230-21 224635 225142 224751  
FMN 1809+15 1909+06 2619-08 2121-19 214334 214842 224351  
ABQ 2210+15 2406+09 2229-07 2138-18 214233 204642 223652  
MBW 2622 2418+05 2321-08 2023-19 204335 215344 225752  
DEN 3008+15 2208+07 2427-07 2230-19 214832 215342 214752  
PUB 2409+18 2513+10 2519-07 2348-18 214432 214342 213953  
ALS 2416+08 2519-09 2247-18 214732 215142 224052  
TCC 2214 2215+17 2215+08 2327-06 2322-17 211433 211142 211154  
BFF 1306 2408+14 2609+07 9900-09 2342-17 225233 226243 235652  
GLD 2013 2014+17 2015+08 2325-06 2427-16 243032 242542 222254  
GCK 2027+25 2027+16 2327+08 2532-05 2523-17 251632 220742 200654  
GAG 1923+23 2023+14 2620+10 2525-06 2415-17 990033 100643 990054  
AMA 2019 2018+16 2516+09 2424-06 2313-17 070633 070943 090654  
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z  
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2806+07 2512+01 2428-16 2432-25 244535 243941 253847  
BCE 2415+04 2424-11 2823-22 262936 263142 263148  
LND 2606+08 2316+03 2220-12 2139-25 214936 214442 223648  
RKS 2713 2312+02 2334-13 2145-24 214536 214342 223748  
GJT 2415+12 2420+04 2232-11 2335-23 223936 223542 233449  
FMN 2513+14 2414+05 2328-09 2332-22 233135 223642 233650  
ABQ 2614+14 2512+07 2519-08 2418-21 214834 214943 232951  
MBW 2721 2615+04 2512-11 2331-21 224037 214444 223250  
DEN 2705+12 2512+06 2427-09 2322-21 213935 214943 224552  
PUB 9900+13 2709+07 2312-09 2226-19 214834 225844 224252  
ALS 2716+06 2512-09 2420-20 214734 225743 223851  
TCC 2320 2620+15 2520+08 2131-08 2030-18 212333 222745 232652  
BFF 9900 3012+11 2621+05 2527-09 2329-20 214435 215544 225052  
GLD 0212 3310+15 2715+08 2326-08 2238-18 214533 224243 213454  
GCK 2419+24 2515+17 2514+09 2321-07 2327-18 222033 221543 231355  
GAG 2430+22 2619+15 2410+09 2325-07 2225-19 280934 341343 350953  
AMA 2431 2521+15 2314+08 2125-07 2221-18 261033 261843 271254  
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