025  
NZUS99 KBOU 281749  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1145 MDT MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 281656Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP092 T02060122  
$  
METAR KFNL 281556Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP098 T01830128  
$  
METAR KFNL 281456Z 02009KT 10SM FEW120 16/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T01610128 57005 $  
 
METAR KGXY 281656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T02060100  
METAR KGXY 281556Z 24003KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T02000111  
METAR KGXY 281456Z 14006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP115 T01830117  
56007  
 
METAR KLMO 281735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 20/09 A2999 RMK AO2  
T01960087  
METAR KLMO 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 19/09 A3000 RMK AO2  
T01940089  
METAR KLMO 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 19/11 A3000 RMK AO2  
T01930109  
 
METAR KBDU 281735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 20/10 A2998 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT042 BKN085 OVC110 19/09 A2999  
RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 19/09 A3000 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 281735Z AUTO 35003KT 9SM FEW100 SCT130 20/10 A2996 RMK AO2  
T02020096 $  
METAR KEIK 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM SCT130 20/11 A2997 RMK AO2 T01990106  
$  
METAR KEIK 281655Z AUTO VRB04KT 8SM SCT130 20/11 A2997 RMK AO2 T01990109  
$  
 
KBJC 281739Z 2818/2918 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120  
FM281900 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 OVC110  
TEMPO 2820/2824 19012G20KT -SHRA BKN060 OVC100  
FM290000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW040 BKN060 OVC100 PROB30 2900/2903  
-SHRA  
FM291000 31008KT P6SM BKN030 BKN060  
FM291300 35008KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 BKN060  
METAR KBJC 281547Z 02005KT 10SM BKN120 19/09 A3002  
METAR KBJC 281445Z 34005KT 10SM BKN120 17/08 A3004  
 
KDEN 281739Z 2818/2924 21011G18KT P6SM -SHRA SCT080 OVC100  
FM282000 20014G18KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 OVC120  
FM290000 17011G22KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 BKN070 OVC110  
TEMPO 2900/2904 -SHRA OVC070  
FM290400 21010KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 BKN060 OVC100 PROB30  
2904/2906 -SHRA OVC060  
FM290600 21009KT P6SM FEW030 BKN060 OVC100  
FM290900 31006KT P6SM SCT020 OVC060  
FM291300 36007KT P6SM BKN020 OVC050 PROB30 2918/2924 P6SM  
-SHRA BKN040 OVC070  
METAR KDEN 281653Z 18014KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 OVC200 21/07 A2998 RMK AO2  
SLP080 T02110072  
METAR KDEN 281553Z 21014KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 BKN180 20/08 A2999 RMK AO2  
SLP082 T02000083  
METAR KDEN 281453Z 19013KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN200 18/09 A3000 RMK AO2  
SLP085 T01830089 55005  
 
KBKF 281700Z 2817/2923 22006KT 9999 SCT080 BKN120 OVC200  
520009  
520901 QNH3003INS  
BECMG 2819/2820 29003KT 8000 -SHRA BKN065 OVC095  
QNH3002INS  
BECMG 2901/2902 17010G22KT 5000 -RA FEW045 BKN060  
OVC095  
QNH2999INS  
BECMG 2904/2905 17009KT 9999 NSW FEW050 BKN075 OVC100  
520604  
QNH2996INS TX22/2818Z TN12/2913Z  
METAR KBKF 281658Z 18012KT 10SM -RA BKN080 BKN140 BKN220 19/09 A2999 RMK  
AO2A RAB44 SLP081 P0000 T01890094  
SPECI KBKF 281644Z 18011KT 10SM -RA BKN080 BKN140 BKN220 19/09 A3000  
RMK AO2A SLP085  
METAR KBKF 281558Z 19014KT 10SM SCT080 BKN110 BKN150 BKN220 20/08 A2999  
RMK AO2A SLP081 T02010078  
 
KAPA 281739Z 2818/2918 19013G22KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110  
FM282000 21014G17KT P6SM -SHRA BKN070 OVC110  
FM290000 19011G20KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 2900/2904 -SHRA  
FM290700 24006KT P6SM FEW050 BKN090  
FM291100 30007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040  
FM291400 34009KT P6SM SCT010 BKN020  
METAR KAPA 281653Z 15009KT 10SM BKN085 BKN100 BKN200 18/08 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP107 T01830078  
METAR KAPA 281553Z 16008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 OVC110 17/09 A3003 RMK AO2  
RAB29E51 SLP108 P0000 T01720094  
METAR KAPA 281453Z 16011KT 10SM BKN110 BKN140 17/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T01670089 56007  
 
METAR KMNH 281735Z AUTO 20008G15KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 17/06 A3012 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMNH 281715Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM BKN080 BKN090 OVC110 17/07 A3013  
RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 281655Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM OVC080 16/07 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 281735Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM SCT110 23/11 A2996 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 281715Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM BKN110 23/11 A2996 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 281655Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM FEW110 23/11 A2996 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 281735Z AUTO 13015KT 10SM OVC110 22/16 A2994 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 281715Z AUTO 13014KT 10SM BKN120 22/15 A2995 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 281655Z AUTO 14015KT 10SM SCT120 22/16 A2995 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 281653Z AUTO 18017G25KT 10SM BKN120 21/12 A2999 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 17028/1616 SLP105 T02060122  
METAR KAKO 281553Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM BKN110 18/15 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16026/1514 SLP112 T01830150  
METAR KAKO 281453Z AUTO 16014G25KT 10SM SCT120 17/15 A3001 RMK AO2  
SLP116 60000 T01720150 56012  
 
METAR KLIC 281655Z AUTO A3004 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLIC 281555Z AUTO A3005 RMK AO2 SLPNO PWINO FZRANO PNO $  
METAR KLIC 281455Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM FEW120 16/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T01560133 56008  
 
METAR KHEQ 281735Z AUTO 16017G23KT 10SM FEW120 25/15 A2996 RMK AO2  
RAE1732 P0000 T02450153 $  
METAR KHEQ 281715Z AUTO 16014G23KT 10SM SCT120 23/15 A2997 RMK AO2  
RAE1710 P0000 T02330153 $  
METAR KHEQ 281655Z AUTO 15014G23KT 8SM -RA FEW120 22/16 A2997 RMK AO2  
RAE1622B1642 P0000 T02160158 $  
 
METAR K2V6 281734Z AUTO 15018G27KT 10SM SCT120 23/15 A2998 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 281714Z AUTO 15020G27KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2998 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 281654Z AUTO 15020G26KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2998 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 281653Z AUTO 17018G27KT 10SM SCT016 21/16 A3004 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 18027/1651 SLP127 T02060156  
SPECI KITR 281633Z AUTO 17017G25KT 10SM SCT016 20/16 A3004 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 19026/1619 T02000156  
SPECI KITR 281614Z AUTO 17017G26KT 10SM BKN015 20/16 A3005 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 18026/1609 T02000156  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/28/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:54:07 MDT / 18:47:35 MDT  
DENVER - 06:53:32 MDT / 18:47:20 MDT  
STERLING - 06:46:44 MDT / 18:40:09 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 09/28/26 17:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...234/045  
26000 FT MSL...233/042  
25000 FT MSL...234/034  
24000 FT MSL...233/032  
22000 FT MSL...229/031  
20000 FT MSL...227/030  
19000 FT MSL...231/030  
18000 FT MSL...230/029  
17000 FT MSL...232/030  
16700 FT MSL...231/031  
16000 FT MSL...232/031  
15000 FT MSL...231/031  
14500 FT MSL...230/030  
14000 FT MSL...229/029  
13000 FT MSL...223/026  
12600 FT MSL...222/026  
12000 FT MSL...216/025  
11000 FT MSL...206/024  
11000 FT MSL...206/024  
10000 FT MSL...203/024  
9900 FT MSL...204/024  
9000 FT MSL...206/024  
8800 FT MSL...205/024  
8000 FT MSL...209/023  
7900 FT MSL...209/022  
7200 FT MSL...207/020  
7000 FT MSL...207/020  
6700 FT MSL...207/017  
6100 FT MSL...198/022  
6000 FT MSL...200/020  
6000 FT MSL...195/018  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1155 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 550 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
AN ELEVATED DRAINAGE WIND OF 15-25 KTS HAS BEEN ONGOING OVERNIGHT  
AT KDEN AND KAPA WITH KBJC KEEPING LIGHT AND VRB WINDS. THESE  
TRENDS WILL CONTINUE WITH SOUTHERLY WINDS AT KAPA AND KDEN  
APPROACHING GUSTS OF 20-25 KTS THROUGH THIS EVENING. KBJC SHOULD  
REMAIN LIGHT AND VRB UNTIL THE SHOWERS ARRIVE THIS AFTERNOON.  
SEVERAL WAVES OF SHOWERS ARE LIKELY- STARTING AT 19/20Z AND THEN  
LASTING THROUGH THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD- AT ALL THREE SITES, BUT  
KDEN AND KAPA WILL BE MOST FAVORED. PREVAILING -SHRA AT KDEN AND  
KAPA ARE IN PLACE THIS AFTERNOON (AND INTO THE EVENING AT KAPA).  
KBJC HAS A TEMPO FOR THESE SHOWERS AND THE POSSIBILITY OF SOME  
GUSTY WINDS AND LOWERED CEILINGS. WE WANTED TO ILLUSTRATE THE  
FOLLOWING TRENDS IN THE LATEST CAMS: (1) KAPA IS LIKELY TO  
CONTINUE TO SEE THE MOST NUMEROUS SHOWERS THROUGH TUESDAY MORNING  
AND POSSIBLY BEYOND (2) KDEN COULD HAVE SHOWERS LINGERING AT LEAST  
IN THE VICINITY THROUGH EARLY TUESDAY MORNING AND (3) KBJC IS  
LEAST LIKELY TO SEE SHOWERS AFTER THIS EVENING.  
CEILINGS START TO LOWER BY LATE AFTERNOON, ESPECIALLY BY 00Z  
TUESDAY (MONDAY EVENING) AND BEYOND. CEILINGS ARE FORECAST TO DROP  
TO 6000 FT AGL AROUND 4Z AT KDEN. A FRONT WILL PUSH THROUGH ALL  
THREE SITES BETWEEN 9Z AND 12Z BRINGING IN LOW STRATUS AND THUS  
LOWER CEILINGS. CROSS SECTIONS AND SOUNDINGS SHOW HIGH LEVELS OF  
MOISTURE TO WORK WITH THROUGH THE LOWER ATMOSPHERE. THUS, WE HAVE  
KDEN CEILINGS DROPPING TO 1000 FT AGL AND LOWERED VISIBILITY WITH  
THIS NORTHERLY PUSH. LOW STRATUS IS FORECAST TO CONTINUE BEYOND  
THIS TAF PERIOD AND LIKELY (70% CONFIDENCE) INTO WEDNESDAY.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 281735Z AUTO 15013G21KT 7SM -RA SCT002 OVC008 06/04 A3038 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT W  
METAR K4BM 281715Z AUTO 15016G19KT 10SM -RA OVC006 06/03 A3038 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT W  
METAR K4BM 281655Z AUTO 15015G20KT 10SM OVC010 06/03 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 281655Z 00000KT 10SM FEW015 SCT120 BKN150 15/10 A3007 RMK  
AO2A SLP107 T01540100 $  
METAR KAFF 281555Z 20004KT 10SM FEW013 FEW090 SCT120 BKN140 15/10 A3010  
RMK AO2A SLP112 T01490101 $  
SPECI KAFF 281550Z 16004KT 10SM FEW013 FEW090 BKN120 BKN140 15/10 A3009  
RMK AO2A SLP109 $  
 
KCOS 281724Z 2818/2918 18012G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC080 PROB30  
2818/2822 6SM -SHRA  
FM282200 15007KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN040 OVC060  
FM290600 VRB05KT P6SM BKN020 OVC040 PROB30 2906/2912 4SM  
-SHRA  
FM291200 01010KT P6SM SCT020 BKN040  
METAR KCOS 281654Z 14008KT 10SM SCT070 SCT100 BKN150 17/10 A3009 RMK AO2  
SLP118 T01670100  
METAR KCOS 281554Z 26004KT 10SM BKN100 BKN200 16/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T01610106  
METAR KCOS 281454Z 10007KT 10SM BKN100 BKN200 14/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T01440111 58010 $  
 
METAR KFLY 281735Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM BKN090 16/08 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01620082  
METAR KFLY 281715Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM SCT100 17/08 A3013 RMK AO2  
T01660081  
METAR KFLY 281655Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01670087  
 
KFCS 281200Z 2812/2918 33006KT 9999 SCT100 OVC150 QNH3013INS  
BECMG 2815/2816 16009KT 9999 BKN100 OVC130 QNH3011INS  
BECMG 2820/2821 22009G18KT 9000 -SHRA BKN070 OVC100  
QNH3009INS  
BECMG 2906/2907 18009KT 4800 SHRA OVC090 QNH3007INS  
BECMG 2912/2913 33006KT 9999 NSW BKN070 OVC100 QNH2999INS  
TX21/2818Z TN11/2812Z  
METAR KFCS 281655Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM SCT090 SCT130 OVC150 18/11 A3005  
RMK AO2 SLP125 T01770110 $  
METAR KFCS 281555Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM OVC090 16/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01620105 $  
METAR KFCS 281455Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM OVC100 15/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T01490109 58008 $  
 
KPUB 281724Z 2818/2918 20007KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 OVC090 PROB30  
2818/2822 6SM -SHRA  
FM282200 29008KT 4SM -SHRA BR BKN050 OVC070  
FM290600 VRB05KT P6SM BKN030 OVC050 PROB30 2906/2912 4SM  
-SHRA  
FM291500 02008KT P6SM SCT030 BKN050  
METAR KPUB 281653Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM BKN120 19/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T01890106  
METAR KPUB 281553Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC110 17/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T01720111  
METAR KPUB 281453Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM OVC110 16/11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T01610111 $  
 
METAR KVTP 281735Z AUTO 26011G16KT 7SM DZ BKN027 OVC034 07/06 A3045 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KVTP 281715Z AUTO 27007G16KT 10SM DZ SCT027 BKN033 OVC045 07/05  
A3045 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 281655Z AUTO 26010G14KT 5SM DZ SCT034 BKN042 BKN049 07/05  
A3046 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 281654Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN110 23/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T02280061  
METAR KTAD 281554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 22/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T02170072  
METAR KTAD 281454Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW110 18/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP126  
60000 T01830078 58006 $  
 
METAR KLHX 281653Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM BKN120 24/11 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP104  
T02390106  
METAR KLHX 281553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T02110139  
METAR KLHX 281453Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T02000144 55004  
 
METAR KLAA 281653Z AUTO 16014G21KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T02500161  
METAR KLAA 281553Z AUTO 16014G21KT 10SM FEW120 23/16 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP124 T02280156  
METAR KLAA 281453Z AUTO 11008KT 5SM BR FEW120 18/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP135  
6//// T01780178 55004 PNO $  
 
METAR KSPD 281656Z AUTO 16014KT 23/17 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP123 T02280167  
METAR KSPD 281556Z AUTO 18014KT 22/17 A3008 RMK AO1 SLP130 T02170167  
METAR KSPD 281456Z AUTO 19011KT 19/16 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP135 T01890161  
55003  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/28/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:42:41 MDT / 18:36:39 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:51:52 MDT / 18:46:15 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:43:49 MDT / 18:38:16 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 09/28/26 17:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35000 FT MSL...259/056  
33000 FT MSL...254/058  
31000 FT MSL...250/054  
30000 FT MSL...249/050  
29000 FT MSL...247/054  
27000 FT MSL...244/044  
26900 FT MSL...244/044  
25000 FT MSL...247/046  
24000 FT MSL...248/044  
23000 FT MSL...248/036  
22700 FT MSL...246/036  
22000 FT MSL...242/033  
21000 FT MSL...239/027  
20000 FT MSL...235/025  
19300 FT MSL...232/024  
19000 FT MSL...234/026  
18000 FT MSL...228/024  
17000 FT MSL...223/024  
16600 FT MSL...214/023  
16000 FT MSL...210/023  
15000 FT MSL...208/023  
14200 FT MSL...211/025  
14000 FT MSL...213/026  
13000 FT MSL...210/026  
12400 FT MSL...212/028  
12000 FT MSL...205/025  
11000 FT MSL...205/028  
10800 FT MSL...207/029  
10000 FT MSL...205/029  
9700 FT MSL...208/032  
9000 FT MSL...208/030  
8600 FT MSL...207/027  
8000 FT MSL...199/021  
7700 FT MSL...196/019  
7100 FT MSL...187/017  
7000 FT MSL...186/017  
6300 FT MSL...182/016  
6000 FT MSL...160/013  
5900 FT MSL...162/014  
5700 FT MSL...162/014  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1734 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1134 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE  
NEXT 24 HOURS. A HIGHLY DYNAMIC STORM PATTERN WILL START TO PUSH  
ACROSS THE REGION. THIS WILL BRING, ONE, SIGNIFICANT CLOUD COVER TO  
THE REGION. AS CLOUD COVER PROGRESSIVELY INCREASES AND LOWERS, MVFR  
TO IFR CEILING HEIGHTS ARE EXPECTED AT ALL THREE TAFS AND THROUGH AT  
LEAST TOMORROW. SECONDLY, WIDESPREAD RAIN SHOWERS ARE ANTICIPATED,  
WITH IMPACTS ALSO AT ALL THREE TAF SITES. THESE RAIN SHOWERS ARE  
LIKELY TO BRING PERIODS OF REDUCED VISIBILITY, WITH AT LEAST A DROP  
TO MVFR VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS EXPECTED. ALONG WITH THAT, ISOLATED  
INSTANCES OF LIGHTNING AND THUNDER WILL BE POSSIBLE, THOUGH  
CONFIDENCE IS LOW, LESS THAN 20%, IN THIS. OTHERWISE, THE STRONGEST  
WINDS ARE EXPECTED EARLY IN THE TAF PERIOD THIS AFTERNOON, WITH  
GUSTY WINDS UP TO AROUND 20 KNOTS ANTICIPATED, ESPECIALLY FOR KALS  
AND KCOS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO LESSEN HEADING INTO THE EVENING, AND  
REMAIN AT OR LESS THAN 10 KNOTS THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THIS TAF  
PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 281653Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM -RA OVC075 13/11 A3009 RMK AO2  
SLP145 P0002 T01280106  
METAR KCAG 281553Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM -RA OVC060 13/09 A3010 RMK AO2  
SLP148 P0001 T01280094  
METAR KCAG 281453Z AUTO VRB05G16KT 10SM -RA BKN075 OVC085 14/07 A3008  
RMK AO2 RAB48 SLP133 P0000 60000 T01390072 56010  
 
METAR KHDN 281656Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM -RA OVC055 13/09 A3013 RMK AO2  
RAB14 SLP147 T01280094 PNO $  
METAR KHDN 281556Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM OVC065 12/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T01220083 PNO $  
METAR KHDN 281456Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM OVC080 12/08 A3012 RMK AO2 RAE47  
SLP143 6//// T01170083 58007 PNO $  
 
METAR KSBS 281735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 12/10 A3012 RMK AO1  
T01150101  
METAR KSBS 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 12/09 A3013 RMK AO1  
T01150094  
METAR KSBS 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 11/09 A3013 RMK AO1  
T01110093  
 
METAR KC07 281735Z AUTO 10SM -DZ SCT018 BKN025 OVC030 06/06 A3032 RMK  
AO2 P0001  
METAR KC07 281715Z AUTO 7SM -RA BKN020 OVC028 05/05 A3034 RMK AO2  
P0001  
METAR KC07 281655Z AUTO 10SM DZ SCT021 OVC031 05/05 A3034 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 281735Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM OVC050 11/06 A3019 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 281715Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM OVC055 10/07 A3020 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 281655Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT046 BKN055 OVC065 10/06 A3020  
RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 281653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 13/11 A3010 RMK AO2  
RAE52 SLP132 P0001 T01280111  
METAR KEEO 281553Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM -RA OVC065 12/10 A3010 RMK AO2  
RAB00 SLP130 P0001 T01220100  
METAR KEEO 281453Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM OVC065 12/10 A3009 RMK AO2 RAB31E43  
SLP125 P0000 60001 T01220100 56010  
 
METAR K20V 281735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 12/06 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 12/07 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC100 12/06 A3018 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 281735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT048 BKN055 OVC065 12/06 A3023  
RMK AO2 T01170061  
METAR KGNB 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 12/06 A3024 RMK AO2  
T01150062  
METAR KGNB 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 11/06 A3024 RMK AO2  
T01080060  
 
METAR K0CO 281735Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM SCT002 BKN016 OVC032 01/01 A3040  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 281715Z AUTO 27010G14KT 10SM -RA BKN016 BKN023 OVC039 01/01  
A3041 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 281655Z AUTO 21005KT 5SM -SN SCT006 BKN016 OVC022 01/01 A3041  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 281739Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC100 07/02 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 281719Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT034 SCT075 OVC110 07/03 A3032  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
METAR KC99 281700Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT031 BKN037 OVC050 07/03 A3033  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
 
KGJT 281734Z 2818/2918 14008KT 6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050  
FM290300 10007KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 PROB30 2903/2909 6SM -SHRA  
OVC035  
FM290900 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 2909/2913 6SM -SHRA  
OVC035  
METAR KGJT 281653Z 11014KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 16/12 A3003 RMK AO2 RAE03  
SLP113 P0000 T01560122  
METAR KGJT 281553Z 10014KT 10SM -RA OVC080 16/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP112  
P0000 T01560117  
METAR KGJT 281453Z 09018KT 10SM -RA OVC080 16/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP108  
P0001 60001 T01560111 53011  
 
KRIL 281734Z 2818/2918 VRB05KT 6SM -SHRA SCT035 OVC050  
FM290400 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 PROB30 2904/2910 4SM -SHRA  
OVC035  
METAR KRIL 281653Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM OVC080 16/10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T01560100  
METAR KRIL 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 15/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01500100  
METAR KRIL 281453Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM OVC080 14/10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124  
60000 T01440100 55005  
 
METAR K5SM 281701Z AUTO 10SM -DZ SCT001 BKN020 OVC060 05/04 A3034 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
METAR K5SM 281635Z AUTO 3SM -RA OVC001 05/03 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 281612Z AUTO 7SM DZ OVC001 05/03 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 281734Z 2818/2918 24007KT 6SM -SHRA SCT035 OVC050  
FM290100 VRB04KT 5SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC060  
FM290800 11003KT P6SM VCSH BKN035 OVC060 PROB30 2908/2914 4SM  
-SHRA OVC050  
METAR KEGE 281656Z 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC060 13/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152  
P0000 T01280078  
METAR KEGE 281556Z 22003KT 10SM -RA OVC065 13/08 A3016 RMK AO2 RAB16  
SLP148 P0001 T01280078  
METAR KEGE 281456Z 31003KT 10SM OVC070 12/08 A3015 RMK AO2 RAB08E27  
SLP145 P0000 60000 T01220078 58005  
 
KASE 281734Z 2818/2918 06006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT035 OVC050  
FM282200 14005KT 4SM -SHRA OVC040  
FM290700 20004KT P6SM VCSH OVC050 PROB30 2907/2913 4SM -SHRA  
OVC040  
METAR KASE 281653Z 35004KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 12/07 A3018 RMK AO2 RAE26  
SLP112 P0001 T01170067  
METAR KASE 281553Z 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC070 12/06 A3018 RMK AO2  
RAB21 SLP114 P0000 T01170061  
METAR KASE 281453Z 34004KT 10SM OVC095 12/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP107 60000  
T01170056 58003  
 
METAR KCCU 281735Z AUTO 15011G18KT 110V190 10SM -RA OVC020 02/00 A3039  
RMK AO2 P0002  
METAR KCCU 281715Z AUTO 17016G20KT 5SM -RA OVC020 02/00 A3040 RMK AO2  
P0001  
METAR KCCU 281655Z AUTO 16012KT 7SM -RA SCT012 BKN018 OVC060 02/00 A3040  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 281653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW038 OVC055 06/04 A3032 RMK  
AO2 RAE24B47 SLP143 P0000 T00610044  
METAR KLXV 281553Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM -RA BKN037 OVC047 06/04 A3032 RMK  
AO2 RAB12 SLP142 P0001 T00610039  
METAR KLXV 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 BKN100 07/03 A3031  
RMK AO2 SLP138 T00720033 56006  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/28/2026  
RANGELY - 07:08:52 MDT / 19:02:31 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:07:46 MDT / 19:01:49 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:01:07 MDT / 18:54:37 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/28/26 17:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...217/063  
28000 FT MSL...216/056  
26000 FT MSL...214/047  
25000 FT MSL...225/048  
24000 FT MSL...234/051  
22000 FT MSL...246/045  
21300 FT MSL...250/039  
20000 FT MSL...246/033  
19000 FT MSL...238/026  
19000 FT MSL...237/026  
18000 FT MSL...235/028  
17200 FT MSL...238/025  
16000 FT MSL...221/025  
15500 FT MSL...235/016  
15000 FT MSL...228/019  
14400 FT MSL...229/018  
14000 FT MSL...239/014  
13400 FT MSL...230/016  
13000 FT MSL...228/019  
12400 FT MSL...224/017  
12000 FT MSL...221/022  
11700 FT MSL...219/017  
11000 FT MSL...196/023  
11000 FT MSL...197/022  
10400 FT MSL...201/024  
10300 FT MSL...205/014  
10100 FT MSL...203/024  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1115 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 512 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
SHOWERS HAVE STARTED FILLING IN ACROSS MUCH OF THE CWA THIS  
MORNING WITH BROKEN TO MOSTLY OVERCAST SKIES BEING REPORTED AT  
TAF SITES. AS THE DAY PROGRESSES, RAIN AND SHOWERS WILL  
CONTINUE, SOME HEAVY AT TIMES, AS MVFR CONDITIONS BECOME MORE  
COMMON. IN FACT, EXPECT FLIGHT CONDITIONS TO VARY BETWEEN VERY  
LOW END VFR AND MVFR DUE TO LOW VIS AND CIGS. ILS BREAKPOINTS  
WILL BE MET FOR MOST, IF NOT ALL, TAF SITES FOR MOST OF THE DAY.  
MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS WILL ALSO BE COMMON.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 281735Z AUTO 03006KT 5SM OVC050 15/12 A3010 RMK AO2 T01470123  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 281715Z AUTO 06006KT 7SM OVC050 14/13 A3010 RMK AO2 T01430125  
PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 281655Z AUTO 08007KT 7SM OVC050 14/13 A3011 RMK AO2 P0001  
T01420125 PWINO  
 
KMTJ 281734Z 2818/2918 12007KT 6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050  
FM290800 16005KT P6SM VCSH BKN020 OVC045 PROB30 2908/2912 6SM  
-SHRA OVC045  
METAR KMTJ 281653Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM -RA OVC085 13/11 A3013 RMK AO2  
SLP144 P0003 T01330111  
METAR KMTJ 281553Z AUTO 18006KT 7SM -RA OVC070 13/11 A3013 RMK AO2  
SLP146 P0006 T01280111  
METAR KMTJ 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA BKN055 OVC070 13/11 A3013 RMK  
AO2 SLP142 P0005 60008 T01330106 51014  
 
METAR KGUC 281656Z AUTO 05003KT 7SM RA OVC055 10/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP176  
P0005 T01000083 $  
METAR KGUC 281556Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM -RA OVC060 09/08 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP169 P0003 T00940078 $  
METAR KGUC 281456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC060 10/07 A3021 RMK AO2  
RAB27 SLP165 P0000 60000 T01000072 53003 $  
 
METAR K7BM 281735Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM -RA OVC002 07/06 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -RA SCT002 OVC008 07/07 A3031 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
METAR K7BM 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM -RA OVC002 07/06 A3031 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 281735Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM RA OVC060 10/08 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01010076  
METAR KAEJ 281715Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM -RA SCT060 OVC070 10/07 A3023 RMK  
AO2 T01010074  
METAR KAEJ 281655Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC070 10/07 A3023 RMK  
AO2 T01000071  
 
METAR KANK 281735Z AUTO 01005KT 7SM -RA OVC060 10/10 A3019 RMK AO2 P0002  
T01040099 $  
METAR KANK 281715Z AUTO 03003KT 6SM -RA BR OVC060 11/10 A3018 RMK AO2  
P0001 T01060100 $  
METAR KANK 281655Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM -RA BR OVC060 10/10 A3019 RMK AO2  
P0002 T01010095 $  
 
METAR KMYP 281735Z AUTO 26019KT M1/4SM -RA OVC002 03/03 A3050 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMYP 281715Z AUTO 25016KT M1/4SM -RA OVC002 03/03 A3051 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMYP 281655Z AUTO 25017G24KT M1/4SM -RA OVC002 03/03 A3051 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 281735Z AUTO 09004KT 3SM -RA BR FEW024 BKN041 OVC070 13/12  
A3011 RMK AO2 P0003 T01330119  
METAR KAIB 281715Z AUTO 09006KT 4SM -RA BR FEW021 BKN070 13/12 A3011 RMK  
AO2 P0001 T01340118  
METAR KAIB 281655Z AUTO 08007KT 5SM -RA BR FEW021 OVC070 13/12 A3011 RMK  
AO2 P0001 T01290117  
 
KTEX 281737Z 2818/2918 VRB05KT 6SM -SHRA OVC040  
TEMPO 2820/2824 4SM -SHRA OVC020  
FM290100 12004KT 6SM -SHRA OVC040  
FM291000 14003KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 PROB30 2910/2916 4SM -SHRA  
OVC020  
METAR KTEX 281735Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM -RA OVC050 07/05 A3028 RMK AO2  
P0001  
METAR KTEX 281715Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM -RA BKN041 OVC050 07/04 A3030 RMK  
AO2 P0001  
METAR KTEX 281655Z AUTO 12007KT 7SM RA OVC043 07/05 A3031 RMK AO2  
P0003  
 
METAR K04V 281735Z AUTO 25004KT 7SM SCT039 OVC048 11/07 A3026 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 281715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT041 OVC050 11/06 A3025 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 281655Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT041 OVC050 11/06 A3025 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 281653Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM -RA SCT005 BKN033 OVC070 12/11 A3016  
RMK AO2 SLP157 P0009 T01220111  
SPECI KCEZ 281644Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -RA BR FEW028 BKN060 OVC080 12/11  
A3015 RMK AO2 P0009 T01220111  
SPECI KCEZ 281632Z AUTO 24003KT 2 1/2SM RA BR SCT026 BKN038 OVC075 12/11  
A3016 RMK AO2 P0008 T01220111  
 
KDRO 281734Z 2818/2918 VRB05KT 5SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC035  
FM282100 11008KT 4SM -SHRA OVC020  
FM290500 06004KT 6SM -SHRA OVC030  
SPECI KDRO 281658Z AUTO 34006KT 3SM RA BR FEW006 SCT025 OVC036 11/10  
A3021 RMK AO2 P0002 T01110100  
METAR KDRO 281653Z AUTO 33007KT 2 1/2SM +RA BR FEW006 BKN025 OVC036  
11/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP174 P0007 T01110100  
SPECI KDRO 281649Z AUTO 31008KT 2 1/2SM RA BR SCT006 BKN028 OVC038 11/11  
A3021 RMK AO2 P0006  
 
METAR KPSO 281735Z AUTO 35002KT 1 1/2SM RA BR OVC010 09/09 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 281715Z AUTO 35002KT 1 1/2SM RA BR FEW003 OVC012 09/09 A3026  
RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 281655Z AUTO VRB02KT 3SM -RA BR BKN018 BKN023 OVC028 10/09  
A3026 RMK AO2 P0004 VIS 1 3/4V4  
 
METAR KCPW 281735Z AUTO 22016G26KT M1/4SM -RA OVC002 02/02 A3044 RMK AO2  
P0010  
METAR KCPW 281715Z AUTO 22017G29KT M1/4SM UP OVC002 02/02 A3043 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT S AND SW P0004  
METAR KCPW 281655Z AUTO 20022G31KT M1/4SM +RA OVC002 02/02 A3042 RMK AO2  
P0008  
 
KALS 281724Z 2818/2918 21015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC040  
TEMPO 2818/2822 6SM -SHRA  
FM282200 19007KT 5SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC040  
FM290100 16007KT 3SM -SHRA BR BKN010 OVC015  
FM291000 VRB05KT P6SM BKN015 OVC030  
TEMPO 2910/2914 6SM -SHRA BKN010 OVC020  
METAR KALS 281652Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM -RA BKN070 OVC085 14/09 A3020 RMK  
AO2 RAB1558 SLP159 P0001 T01390094  
METAR KALS 281552Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM BKN065 OVC080 14/06 A3020 RMK AO2  
RAB15E34 SLP155 P0000 T01440061  
METAR KALS 281452Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM FEW075 14/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01390067 58004  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/28/2026  
VAIL - 06:59:06 MDT / 18:52:56 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:04:41 MDT / 18:59:26 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:56:44 MDT / 18:51:25 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/28/26 17:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...217/063  
28000 FT MSL...216/056  
26000 FT MSL...214/047  
25000 FT MSL...225/048  
24000 FT MSL...234/051  
22000 FT MSL...246/045  
21300 FT MSL...250/039  
20000 FT MSL...246/033  
19000 FT MSL...238/026  
19000 FT MSL...237/026  
18000 FT MSL...235/028  
17200 FT MSL...238/025  
16000 FT MSL...221/025  
15500 FT MSL...235/016  
15000 FT MSL...228/019  
14400 FT MSL...229/018  
14000 FT MSL...239/014  
13400 FT MSL...230/016  
13000 FT MSL...228/019  
12400 FT MSL...224/017  
12000 FT MSL...221/022  
11700 FT MSL...219/017  
11000 FT MSL...196/023  
11000 FT MSL...197/022  
10400 FT MSL...201/024  
10300 FT MSL...205/014  
10100 FT MSL...203/024  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1115 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 512 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
SHOWERS HAVE STARTED FILLING IN ACROSS MUCH OF THE CWA THIS  
MORNING WITH BROKEN TO MOSTLY OVERCAST SKIES BEING REPORTED AT  
TAF SITES. AS THE DAY PROGRESSES, RAIN AND SHOWERS WILL  
CONTINUE, SOME HEAVY AT TIMES, AS MVFR CONDITIONS BECOME MORE  
COMMON. IN FACT, EXPECT FLIGHT CONDITIONS TO VARY BETWEEN VERY  
LOW END VFR AND MVFR DUE TO LOW VIS AND CIGS. ILS BREAKPOINTS  
WILL BE MET FOR MOST, IF NOT ALL, TAF SITES FOR MOST OF THE DAY.  
MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS WILL ALSO BE COMMON.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 281724Z 2818/2918 21007KT P6SM BKN035 BKN100  
FM282000 27007KT 6SM -TSRA SCT030 OVC040CB  
FM290200 20005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 2904/2908 5SM  
-TSRA SCT030 OVC040CB  
METAR KPGA 281653Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM BKN034 OVC110 20/12 A3000 RMK AO2  
SLP104 T02000117  
METAR KPGA 281553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM SCT100 19/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP100  
T01890117  
METAR KPGA 281453Z AUTO 20010G18KT 10SM OVC100 18/12 A3000 RMK AO2  
SLP100 T01830122 53007  
 
SPECI KRQE 281725Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM RA BR BKN055 OVC070 12/11 A3017 RMK  
AO2 P0010 T01170106  
SPECI KRQE 281712Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM RA BR SCT014 BKN050 OVC070 12/11  
A3018 RMK AO2 P0007 T01170111  
SPECI KRQE 281700Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM +RA BR SCT010 BKN018 OVC060 12/11  
A3018 RMK AO2 P0002 T01170106  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1116 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION...MONDAY 28/12Z THROUGH TUESDAY 29/12Z
 
MVFR CONDITIONS  
DEVELOPING AS STRATIFORM RAIN AND SHOWERS DEVELOP ACROSS THE  
REGION. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BECOME MORE NUMEROUS DURING  
THE DAY WITH BRIEF IFR CONDITIONS IN HEAVIER SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. PRC-KSEZ- KFLG AND SURROUNDING AREAS MAY SEE A  
BREAK IN SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS BETWEEN 05Z-12Z WITH PERIODS OF  
VFR CONDITIONS DUE TO A DRY SLOT. WINDS SOUTH 5-15 KTS DAYTIME,  
LIGHT AND VARIABLE OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR STORMS.  
OUTLOOK...TUESDAY 29/12Z THROUGH THURSDAY 01/12Z...EXPECT SCATTERED  
TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AREA WIDE THROUGH TUESDAY  
AFTERNOON WITH THE FOCUS OF PRECIPITATION THEN SHIFTING TOWARDS  
EASTERN ARIZONA HEADING INTO WEDNESDAY. LOOK FOR AREAS OF MVFR  
CONDITIONS WITH BRIEF IFR CONDITIONS IN HEAVIER SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS. DAYTIME WINDS VARIABLE AT 5-15 KTS TUESDAY, WEST TO  
NORTHWEST AT 5-15 KTS WEDNESDAY. LIGHT AND VARIABLE AT NIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 281720Z 2818/2924 18011KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 BKN100 PROB30  
2818/2824 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB OVC100  
FM290800 32004KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM291800 32008G20KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KSLC 281654Z 14007KT 10SM FEW030 SCT080 BKN100 17/12 A2995 RMK AO2  
RAE10 SLP100 CB DSNT SW SH DSNT SE AND SW P0001 T01670122  
METAR KSLC 281554Z 03012KT 5SM -RA BR FEW025 SCT045 BKN060 15/13 A2998  
RMK AO2 SLP107 CB DSNT NW-N P0006 T01500133  
METAR KSLC 281454Z 31004KT 6SM -RA FEW045 BKN075 OVC110 16/12 A2997 RMK  
AO2 SLP102 CB DSNT NW-NE P0005 60005 T01610122 51029  
 
KVEL 281739Z 2818/2918 02005KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060 PROB30 2818/2822  
3SM -TSRA OVC025CB  
FM282200 22007KT 6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC035 PROB30 2822/2903 2SM  
-TSRA OVC015CB  
FM290900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN035 OVC045 PROB30 2909/2912 4SM  
-SHRA  
OVC025  
FM291200 VRB04KT P6SM OVC070  
METAR KVEL 281653Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM OVC070 16/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T01560106  
METAR KVEL 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 14/10 A3001 RMK AO2 RAB17E52  
SLP117 P0000 T01440100  
METAR KVEL 281453Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM BKN080 OVC095 14/10 A3001 RMK AO2  
RAE51 SLP117 P0000 60000 T01390100 53003  
 
METAR KPUC 281653Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM FEW070 BKN090 17/08 A3004 RMK AO2  
SLP120 T01670083  
METAR KPUC 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 16/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01560094  
METAR KPUC 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 BKN075 OVC090 13/11 A3004  
RMK AO2 SLP128 P0001 60003 T01330106 56001  
 
KCNY 281739Z 2818/2918 15010G18KT 6SM -SHRA BKN045 OVC050 PROB30  
2818/2822 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB  
FM282200 13010KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC040 PROB30 2822/2901 3SM  
-TSRA BKN020CB  
FM290100 12009KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC035 PROB30 2901/2903 4SM  
-TSRA BKN020CB  
FM290600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT025 OVC030 PROB30 2906/2912 4SM  
-SHRA  
OVC015  
FM291200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 BKN100  
METAR KCNY 281653Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T02110100  
METAR KCNY 281553Z AUTO 15013G20KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T01940100  
METAR KCNY 281453Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM BKN090 19/10 A2996 RMK AO2 RAE1354  
SLP092 P0000 60000 T01890100 51007  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1739 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
KSLC...CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AT THE TERMINAL  
REMAIN ELEVATED THROUGH 00Z THIS EVENING, GRADUALLY TAPERING OFF  
THROUGH 08Z AS A COLD FRONT PUSHES THROUGH. FOLLOWING THIS, WINDS  
WILL REMAIN ELEVATED OUT OF THE NORTHWEST THROUGH MUCH OF  
TOMORROW, WITH GUSTS UP TO 20KTS IN THE AFTERNOON WITH VFR  
CONDITIONS PREVAILING.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS REMAIN ELEVATED ACROSS ALL TAF SITES THROUGH 24Z,  
THEN GRADUALLY TAPERING OFF THROUGH 08Z, THOUGH KICX AND KSGU WILL  
SEE CHANCES FOR SHOWERS CONTINUE. A COLD FRONT WILL SWEEP THROUGH  
MUCH OF THE AREA, RESULTING IN VFR CONDITIONS WITH ENHANCED NW  
FLOW ACROSS ALL NORTHERN UT AND SW WY SITES AFTER ROUGHLY 12Z.  
KCDC AND KSGU WILL SEE CHANCES FOR SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CARRY  
IN THROUGH MUCH OF TOMORROW, WITH MVFR CIGS DEVELOPING AS WELL AS  
A SYSTEM MOVES OUT OF THE REGION.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 281720Z 2818/2918 20010KT P6SM -SHRA FEW008 BKN030 BKN100  
PROB30 2818/2824 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN030CB OVC080  
FM290300 34008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200=  
SPECI KEVW 281745Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM -RA FEW009 BKN035 OVC046 09/08  
A3009 RMK AO2 RAB01 P0003 T00940078 $  
SPECI KEVW 281740Z AUTO 27007KT 7SM -RA SCT011 BKN025 OVC049 09/08 A3009  
RMK AO2 RAB01 P0003 T00940078 $  
SPECI KEVW 281710Z AUTO 29005KT 6SM -RA BR FEW008 BKN012 OVC029 09/08  
A3010 RMK AO2 RAB01 P0001 T00890078 $  
 
KRKS 281722Z 2818/2918 34006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC050  
FM282100 34009KT P6SM VCSH BKN030 OVC050 PROB30 2821/2902  
VRB25G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN030CB  
FM290200 26005KT P6SM VCSH FEW030 OVC050  
FM291200 03006KT P6SM FEW030 OVC050  
FM291700 10006KT P6SM FEW050  
METAR KRKS 281654Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM -RA OVC060 14/06 A3006 RMK AO2  
RAE07B50 SLP116 P0000 T01440056  
METAR KRKS 281554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA OVC060 13/04 A3006 RMK AO2  
RAB52 SLP118 P0000 T01330044  
METAR KRKS 281454Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM OVC065 12/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01220033 58002  
 
KRWL 281720Z 2818/2918 19015G25KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060  
FM282000 24013G23KT P6SM VCSH OVC060  
FM290000 23006KT P6SM OVC060  
FM290600 35006KT P6SM BKN060  
METAR KRWL 281653Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM OVC060 14/06 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19026/1607 RAB35E46 SLP105 P0000 T01440061  
METAR KRWL 281553Z AUTO 18017KT 10SM BKN070 OVC090 15/06 A3007 RMK AO2  
PK WND 16026/1502 SLP103 T01500056  
METAR KRWL 281453Z AUTO 18015G24KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 14/05 A3006 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 19030/1421 SLP105 T01440050 55001  
 
KLAR 281720Z 2818/2918 26010G20KT P6SM -SHRA OVC060  
FM290000 24008KT P6SM OVC060  
FM290600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN080  
METAR KLAR 281653Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM -RA OVC075 11/09 A3012 RMK AO2  
SLP110 P0002 T01110089  
METAR KLAR 281553Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM -RA OVC060 11/08 A3014 RMK AO2  
SLP117 P0001 T01110083  
METAR KLAR 281453Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM -RA OVC070 11/07 A3013 RMK AO2  
SLP115 P0000 60000 T01110072 53006  
 
KCYS 281720Z 2818/2918 27012G23KT P6SM VCSH OVC090  
FM282100 20010G20KT P6SM -SHRA OVC070  
FM290000 VRB05KT P6SM OVC090  
FM291200 35008KT P6SM BKN090  
METAR KCYS 281653Z 30012G19KT 10SM FEW120 18/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T01830056  
METAR KCYS 281553Z 26005KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T01560106  
METAR KCYS 281453Z 19005KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP101 T01330117  
56008  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 09/28/26 17:41 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...231/019  
28000 FT MSL...217/038  
27000 FT MSL...220/037  
26000 FT MSL...222/038  
25000 FT MSL...225/036  
24000 FT MSL...219/031  
22900 FT MSL...219/029  
22000 FT MSL...221/022  
20000 FT MSL...234/024  
19500 FT MSL...235/024  
19000 FT MSL...237/024  
18000 FT MSL...240/019  
17000 FT MSL...240/022  
16800 FT MSL...242/022  
16000 FT MSL...249/020  
15000 FT MSL...257/018  
14600 FT MSL...261/016  
14000 FT MSL...263/014  
13000 FT MSL...243/009  
12600 FT MSL...241/009  
12000 FT MSL...228/007  
11200 FT MSL...199/006  
11000 FT MSL...200/005  
8100 FT MSL...004/008  
8000 FT MSL...359/008  
7400 FT MSL...356/012  
7000 FT MSL...013/011  
6700 FT MSL...357/012  
6200 FT MSL...046/014  
6000 FT MSL...044/015  
6000 FT MSL...041/014  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 09/28/26 17:43 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...233/043  
29000 FT MSL...239/039  
28000 FT MSL...245/038  
27000 FT MSL...244/036  
26000 FT MSL...239/037  
25000 FT MSL...239/035  
24000 FT MSL...240/030  
23000 FT MSL...238/029  
22000 FT MSL...237/028  
21000 FT MSL...236/026  
20000 FT MSL...222/027  
19000 FT MSL...202/028  
18000 FT MSL...185/029  
17400 FT MSL...180/027  
17000 FT MSL...179/026  
16000 FT MSL...172/023  
15100 FT MSL...166/020  
15000 FT MSL...164/020  
14000 FT MSL...161/018  
13200 FT MSL...165/017  
13000 FT MSL...167/014  
12000 FT MSL...156/023  
11000 FT MSL...187/024  
10000 FT MSL...304/016  
9500 FT MSL...279/024  
9000 FT MSL...303/015  
8600 FT MSL...302/019  
8000 FT MSL...308/015  
7900 FT MSL...302/016  
7400 FT MSL...315/013  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1518 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 434 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
A WEATHER SYSTEM WILL BRING AREAS OF SHOWERS AND ISOLATED  
THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH MUCH OF THE TAF PERIOD, BEFORE ENDING FROM  
NORTHWEST TO SOUTHEAST AFTER SUNSET TONIGHT, ALTHOUGH A FEW  
SHOWERS MAY LINGER IN VICINITY OF KRKS AND KCPR MUCH OF THE  
NIGHT. LARGELY VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED A MAJORITY OF THE  
TIME, BUT BRIEF MVFR OR EVEN IFR CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR IN THE  
HEAVIER SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. CONFIDENCE IN TIMING OF THE  
ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS, ESPECIALLY AFTER 18Z TODAY,  
REMAINS LOW AS MODEL AGREEMENT REMAINS LOW. WIND SHOULD REMAIN  
UNDER 11 KNOTS FOR THE MOST PART, ALTHOUGH GUSTS TO 30 TO 35  
KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE IN VICINITY OF ANY SHOWER OR  
THUNDERSTORM. OCCASIONAL MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS WILL BE AROUND  
THROUGH THE DAY AND INTO THE NIGHT. PATCHY FOG MAY DEVELOP AFTER  
07Z TONIGHT, ALTHOUGH NOT ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO INCLUDE IN THE  
FORECAST AT THIS TIME.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC  
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON SMOKE, ICING AND TURBULENCE  
FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1739 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1124 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
MOIST SOUTHWEST FLOW ALOFT WILL CONTINUE.  
WYOMING TAFS...HIGH CONFIDENCE IN VFR PREVAILING. ISOLATED TO  
SCATTERED SHOWERS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE AFTERNOON, WITH AN  
INCREASE IN SHOWER COVERAGE EXPECTED WITH DIURNAL HEATING UNTIL  
EARLY THIS EVENING, THUS WILL GO WITH PREVAILING -SHRA AT  
RAWLINS AND LARAMIE THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON, WITH PREVAILING  
LIGHT SHOWERS AT CHEYENNE LATE THIS AFTERNOON. ADEQUATE SURFACE  
GRADIENTS WILL LEAD TO WIND GUSTS UP TO 23 KNOTS THIS AFTERNOON.  
NEBASKA TAFS...CONFIDENCE IS HIGH FOR VFR CONTINUING. EXPECTED  
SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE WARRANTS PROB30S AT CHADRON,  
ALLIANCE AND SIDNEY LATE THIS AFTERNOON, WITH SHOWERS IN THE  
VICINITY AT SCOTTSBLUFF. AT ALL SITES EXCEPT SCOTTSBLUFF,  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL PRODUCE GUSTS UP TO 35 KNOTS WITH BRIEF MVFR  
CEILINGS. SURFACE PRESSURE GRADIENTS SUGGEST WINDS GUSTS UP TO  
30 KNOTS THROUGH LATE AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 281735Z AUTO 18015KT 10SM BKN024 OVC110 21/15 A3000 RMK AO2  
T02130148  
METAR KIBM 281715Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM BKN022 BKN100 21/15 A3001 RMK AO2  
T02060147  
METAR KIBM 281655Z AUTO 19012G15KT 10SM BKN018 BKN120 21/15 A3000 RMK  
AO2 T02070151  
 
KSNY 281720Z 2818/2918 17020G30KT P6SM VCSH OVC100  
FM282100 18020G30KT P6SM VCTS OVC080CB PROB30 2822/2824  
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA OVC050CB  
FM290000 17012KT P6SM -SHRA OVC080  
FM290600 35008KT P6SM BKN080  
METAR KSNY 281653Z AUTO 17019G26KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 19/16 A2996 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 17027/1621 SLP104 T01940156  
METAR KSNY 281553Z AUTO 16018G24KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01890156  
METAR KSNY 281453Z AUTO 17016KT 9SM FEW011 OVC110 18/16 A2999 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 16027/1431 SLP114 T01780156 56014  
 
METAR KOGA 281735Z AUTO 16014G20KT 10SM SCT012 BKN018 OVC026 22/17 A2998  
RMK AO2 T02150174  
METAR KOGA 281715Z AUTO 15011G17KT 7SM OVC012 20/18 A2999 RMK AO2  
T02000176  
METAR KOGA 281655Z AUTO 14009G14KT 5SM BR OVC008 19/18 A3000 RMK AO2  
T01940177  
 
METAR KIML 281653Z AUTO 16015G23KT 10SM BKN018 OVC026 21/17 A3000 RMK  
AO2 SLP138 T02060167  
SPECI KIML 281615Z AUTO 16014G23KT 6SM BR FEW006 SCT013 OVC020 19/17  
A3002 RMK AO2 T01890172  
SPECI KIML 281607Z AUTO 16015G23KT 5SM BR BKN007 BKN011 OVC017 18/17  
A3002 RMK AO2 CIG 003V009 T01830172  
 
KMCK 281720Z 2818/2918 16014G22KT P6SM BKN015  
FM282000 15012G20KT P6SM BKN250  
FM290300 13011KT P6SM BKN110 WS004/16040KT  
FM290800 15012G21KT 6SM BR OVC060  
FM291400 19009KT 6SM -SHRA OVC006  
SPECI KMCK 281701Z AUTO 16012G20KT 10SM SCT011 BKN018 OVC035 22/18 A3003  
RMK AO2 T02170183  
METAR KMCK 281653Z AUTO 16012G19KT 10SM BKN011 BKN018 OVC023 21/18 A3004  
RMK AO2 SLP155 T02060178  
SPECI KMCK 281644Z AUTO 15012KT 9SM BKN011 OVC018 21/18 A3004 RMK AO2  
T02060183  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 09/28/26 17:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...234/028  
19000 FT MSL...210/027  
18000 FT MSL...195/026  
17000 FT MSL...190/029  
16000 FT MSL...195/031  
15000 FT MSL...211/031  
14200 FT MSL...225/033  
14000 FT MSL...216/027  
13000 FT MSL...217/024  
12000 FT MSL...219/024  
12000 FT MSL...219/024  
11000 FT MSL...218/025  
10100 FT MSL...216/026  
10000 FT MSL...215/026  
9000 FT MSL...212/027  
8500 FT MSL...212/028  
8000 FT MSL...203/029  
7400 FT MSL...198/031  
7000 FT MSL...196/030  
6300 FT MSL...191/030  
6000 FT MSL...190/028  
5400 FT MSL...187/027  
5000 FT MSL...183/025  
4700 FT MSL...182/024  
4100 FT MSL...179/023  
4000 FT MSL...178/024  
3600 FT MSL...179/023  
3400 FT MSL...177/022  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1730 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1229 PM CDT MON SEP 28 2026  
CLOUD COVER REMAINS ACROSS MOST OF THE REGION THIS AFTERNOON, AS  
DEEP LAYER MOISTURE TRACKS ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL  
NEBRASKA. THIS IS CAUSING MOSTLY MVFR CEILINGS, WITH SOME LOCATIONS  
BREAKING TO VFR FOR A FEW HOURS THIS AFTERNOON. BY THIS EVENING,  
EXPECTING A FAIRLY WIDESPREAD AREA OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TO  
DEVELOP ACROSS THE REGION, BRINGING IN LOWERED CEILINGS. CONDITIONS  
ARE EXPECTED TO DROP BACK TO MVFR, IF NOT IFR IN HEAVIER DOWNPOURS.  
ONCE RAIN BEGINS THIS EVENING, EXPECTING RAIN TO CONTINUE THROUGH  
MOST OF THE EFFECTIVE TAF PERIOD, WITH LOWER CEILINGS PREVAILING.  
GUSTY WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST INTO THE EVENING HOURS,  
EVENTUALLY CALMING AND TAKING ON A MORE WESTERLY DIRECTION.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 281720Z 2818/2918 17018G26KT P6SM BKN035  
FM290400 17013KT P6SM BKN070 WS004/18045KT  
FM291100 20011G19KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC045  
FM291400 18009KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC006  
METAR KGLD 281653Z AUTO 17018G25KT 10SM FEW016 BKN025 22/17 A3003 RMK  
AO2 SLP134 T02170167  
METAR KGLD 281553Z AUTO 16016KT 9SM FEW009 FEW013 OVC023 20/17 A3005 RMK  
AO2 SLP142 T02000167  
SPECI KGLD 281537Z AUTO 16014KT 7SM SCT005 BKN023 19/17 A3005 RMK AO2  
T01890167  
 
KGCK 281725Z 2818/2918 16009KT P6SM SCT040 PROB30 2913/2918 4SM  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
METAR KGCK 281654Z 17009KT 7SM SCT020 SCT029 BKN043 23/18 A3005 RMK AO2  
SLP148 T02280183  
SPECI KGCK 281613Z 17008KT 6SM HZ BKN016 22/18 A3005 RMK AO2  
T02220183  
METAR KGCK 281554Z 17006KT 5SM BR FEW009 SCT014 21/18 A3005 RMK AO2  
SLP151 T02060183  
 
SPECI KLBL 281737Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM SCT009 BKN018 24/18 A3004 RMK AO2  
PNO $  
METAR KLBL 281656Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM OVC007 21/18 A3007 RMK AO2 CIG  
007V010 SLP156 T02060178 PNO $  
SPECI KLBL 281639Z AUTO 12007KT 9SM OVC007 19/18 A3007 RMK AO2 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 281735Z AUTO 15012G17KT 10SM BKN013 BKN018 BKN023 22/17 A3007  
RMK AO2 T02250170  
METAR KEHA 281715Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM OVC009 22/18 A3008 RMK AO2  
T02160177  
METAR KEHA 281655Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM OVC007 21/18 A3009 RMK AO2  
T02080177  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 09/28/26 17:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...214/017  
11000 FT MSL...198/016  
10700 FT MSL...198/016  
10000 FT MSL...180/016  
9100 FT MSL...192/017  
9000 FT MSL...189/016  
8000 FT MSL...188/021  
8000 FT MSL...187/020  
7000 FT MSL...186/023  
6900 FT MSL...188/023  
6000 FT MSL...180/023  
6000 FT MSL...178/023  
5300 FT MSL...173/022  
5000 FT MSL...173/022  
4700 FT MSL...171/021  
4200 FT MSL...171/021  
4000 FT MSL...167/021  
4000 FT MSL...172/020  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 09/28/26 17:34 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...320/005  
14000 FT MSL...323/006  
13900 FT MSL...317/006  
13000 FT MSL...288/006  
12000 FT MSL...282/008  
11700 FT MSL...278/007  
11000 FT MSL...256/008  
10000 FT MSL...216/009  
9800 FT MSL...210/010  
9000 FT MSL...201/011  
8200 FT MSL...188/010  
8000 FT MSL...186/009  
7100 FT MSL...159/008  
7000 FT MSL...159/008  
6000 FT MSL...132/009  
6000 FT MSL...130/009  
5100 FT MSL...136/010  
5000 FT MSL...133/010  
4400 FT MSL...135/010  
4000 FT MSL...133/012  
3700 FT MSL...133/011  
3200 FT MSL...123/013  
3000 FT MSL...131/012  
3000 FT MSL...131/012  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1747 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1142 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH 06Z,  
SHORT OF CEILINGS AROUND 1500-2500FT FOR THE FIRST TWO HOURS OF  
THE PERIOD. A FEW SHOWERS AND STORMS ARE POSSIBLE AFTER 23Z, BUT  
THE OVERALL CHANCE IS CLOSER TO 20% AND LIKELY STAY WEST OF THE  
TERMINALS. AROUND 06Z, LLWS IS FORECAST AT BOTH TERMINALS AS THE  
LOW LEVEL JET IS FORECAST TO DEVELOP AROUND 400FT FROM THE SOUTH  
WITH SPEEDS AROUND 45FT. THE JET SHOULD FADE THROUGH THE NIGHT  
AND END BY 14Z. AFTER 09Z, THE NEXT SYSTEM IS FORECAST TO BEGIN  
PUSHING IN FROM THE SOUTH, BRINGING CHANCES FOR FOG, LOW  
CEILINGS AND STORMS. FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE PERIOD, BE ALERT  
FOR VARYING CONDITIONS WITH INTERMITTENT SHOWERS AND FOG FORMING  
AND DISSIPATING.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1656 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1148 AM CDT MON SEP 28 2026  
LOW STRATUS CLOUD RESULTING IN IFR FLIGHT CATEGORY CONTINUED  
MIDDAY ACROSS FAR SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL KANSAS, WHICH IS  
FORECAST TO CONTINUE SCATTERING OUT TO EVENTUAL VFR FLIGHT  
CATEGORY. PREVAILING WIND WILL CONTINUE FROM THE SOUTH TO  
SOUTHEAST AHEAD OF SIGNIFICANT, RAINY STORM SYSTEM. FROM AN  
AVIATION WEATHER STANDPOINT, AIRPORTS WILL BEGIN TO FEEL THE  
INFLUENCE OF THIS APPROACHING SYSTEM WITH SCATTERED RAIN SHOWERS  
AS EARLY AS EARLY-MID MORNING TUESDAY (INITIALLY LBL AND GCK).  
FLIGHT CATEGORY MOST LOCATIONS SHOULD REMAIN VFR MUCH OF THE DAY  
TUESDAY EXCEPT IN STRONGER RAIN SHOWERS/ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS  
WITH ANY WIDESPREAD FLIGHT CATEGORY DETERIORATION TO MVFR OR IFR  
NOT UNTIL LATER TUESDAY AFTERNOON OR TUESDAY NIGHT.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 281728Z 2818/2918 15010KT P6SM SCT040  
PROB30 2910/2913 4SM -SHRA BR OVC020  
FM291300 20010KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC008  
PROB30 2915/2918 2SM TSRA OVC005CB=  
METAR KGUY 281653Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT017 22/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T02220172  
SPECI KGUY 281615Z AUTO 11005KT 8SM FEW005 SCT010 20/18 A3005 RMK AO2  
T02000178  
METAR KGUY 281553Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC003 18/17 A3005 RMK AO2 CIG  
002V006 SLP140 T01830172  
 
KDHT 281728Z 2818/2918 16010KT P6SM SCT045 PROB30 2909/2912 4SM  
-SHRA BR OVC025  
FM291200 16009KT 3SM SHRA BR SCT009 OVC020 PROB30 2912/2916  
2SM TSRA OVC009CB  
FM291600 18012G22KT 3SM SHRA BR OVC006  
METAR KDHT 281653Z AUTO 15009KT 9SM CLR 23/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T02330167  
METAR KDHT 281553Z AUTO 16005KT 7SM CLR 22/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T02170172  
METAR KDHT 281453Z AUTO 17004KT 3SM BR CLR 19/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T01890167 58003  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1134 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 633 AM CDT MON SEP 28 2026  
LOW CLOUDS AND FOG ARE ONGOING OR ANTICIPATED THIS MORNING FOR  
AMARILLO, GUYMON, AND DALHART. THESE CONDITIONS SHOULD IMPROVE BY  
LATE MORNING. AFTERWARD, VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED UNTIL  
PERHAPS LATE TONIGHT WHEN LOW CLOUDS MOVE IN AND RAIN CHANCES  
BEGIN TO INCREASE.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 281735Z 2818/2918 09006KT 6SM -RA BR OVC050  
TEMPO 2820/2824 VRB18G25KT 3SM -TSRA OVC025CB  
FM290000 09006KT 6SM -SHRA BR SCT009 OVC025  
SPECI KFMN 281743Z 05005KT 2 1/2SM RA BR SCT010 BKN047 OVC075 13/12  
A3015 RMK AO2 P0008 T01330122  
METAR KFMN 281653Z 05005KT 7SM -RA OVC055 13/12 A3014 RMK AO2 RAB1555  
SLP164 P0005 T01330122  
METAR KFMN 281553Z 07005KT 10SM OVC060 14/11 A3014 RMK AO2 RAE39 SLP158  
P0000 T01390111  
 
METAR KLVS 281653Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM 18/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T01780089 $  
METAR KLVS 281553Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM OVC090 16/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T01610078  
METAR KLVS 281453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 14/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T01440089 58001  
 
METAR KRTN 281653Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T01830083  
METAR KRTN 281553Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN090 16/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T01560089  
METAR KRTN 281453Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T01440089 56003  
 
METAR KCAO 281655Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T02220139  
METAR KCAO 281555Z AUTO 17008KT 8SM FEW006 19/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01890156  
SPECI KCAO 281550Z AUTO 18009KT 8SM FEW006 19/16 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1744 UTC MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1137 AM MDT MON SEP 28 2026  
CONDITIONS WILL DETERIORATE ACROSS THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE OVER THE  
NEXT 12 TO 24 HOURS. A LARGE AREA OF RAIN AND STORMS WILL MOVE  
SLOWLY EAST ACROSS NM TODAY AND TONIGHT. THERE ARE VERY HIGH  
PROBABILITIES THAT CIGS WILL LOWER TO MVFR FROM WEST TO EAST  
TOWARD THE RGV THRU 8PM. LCL IFR VSBYS MAY OCCUR IN THE HEAVIEST  
RAINFALL. MVFR CIGS WILL EXPAND EASTWARD INTO EASTERN NM THRU  
SUNRISE TUESDAY WHILE IFR CIGS DEVELOP OVER THE REST OF NORTHERN,  
CENTRAL, AND WESTERN NM.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 281800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2507+07 2510+00 2024-13 2137-25 227038 227944 236547  
BCE 2212+02 2333-11 2263-21 217836 227142 247648  
LND 9900+08 2810+01 2422-12 2138-22 236339 239147 247450  
RKS 2810 2910+01 2225-11 2136-22 238836 228946 247050  
GJT 2012+08 2214+03 2222-09 2341-19 215634 216546 247551  
FMN 2022+08 2141+05 2254-07 2351-17 234533 234145 257851  
ABQ 1927+14 2028+07 2331-07 2434-18 253733 255842 268250  
MBW 2416 2223+02 2328-09 2332-21 245436 248347 267252  
DEN 2129+12 2226+06 2333-08 2444-19 254634 256746 267153  
PUB 2021+13 2026+06 2328-08 2438-18 254834 265346 277652  
ALS 2137+06 2232-08 2345-18 254833 254745 278251  
TCC 1810 1914+12 1814+06 2216-05 2526-17 282234 275142 288351  
BFF 1825 2121+12 2120+06 2129-10 2232-21 254935 266647 276753  
GLD 1727 1822+13 1819+05 2520-09 2632-17 273935 285747 285253  
GCK 1416+14 1810+12 1406+06 2717-07 2728-17 303035 304546 295552  
GAG 1608+17 2108+11 2308+06 2914-07 3021-17 302435 323745 296651  
AMA 1911 2207+12 1905+06 2815-06 2822-17 312134 294242 287951  
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 290000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3408+08 0108+00 1818-12 2135-25 218738 228243 236247  
BCE 9900+02 2221-11 2261-23 209135 228142 238547  
LND 9900+08 3205+01 2607-11 2436-23 237339 238946 237449  
RKS 9900 9900+02 2309-11 2526-24 229036 228844 237949  
GJT 1911+08 2114+03 2421-09 2457-20 217134 217945 237449  
FMN 2717+08 2331+05 2147-07 2147-17 224533 235843 258148  
ABQ 2034+14 2130+07 2228-06 2441-17 246731 248440 268550  
MBW 2508 2615+03 2422-09 2439-21 237735 238146 247851  
DEN 2313+10 2413+04 2528-07 2538-18 234333 235845 256552  
PUB 2016+12 2028+06 2451-07 2547-18 244033 233444 267050  
ALS 2029+06 2339-07 2338-17 244333 245444 257649  
TCC 1817 1818+13 2413+07 2323-05 2420-16 273332 276242 277750  
BFF 2905 2809+08 2309+04 2420-08 2526-19 234734 245646 256653  
GLD 1626 2121+13 2222+06 2331-08 2443-18 264033 264845 276653  
GCK 1816+17 2314+13 2315+07 2526-06 2530-18 282134 293345 296652  
GAG 1814+18 2413+11 2511+06 2719-06 2720-17 292134 303344 297151  
AMA 1613 1814+12 2217+05 2323-05 2617-16 281633 285343 287651  
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DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 291200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 0420+07 0522+01 0112-12 3305-24 132241 192047 241650  
BCE 1109+00 1608-13 1710-23 203539 213941 224245  
LND 0405+06 3606+02 3314-11 2320-23 234940 245047 243653  
RKS 0619 0815+01 0115-11 1408-22 192539 204449 244848  
GJT 2208+08 2007+02 2221-10 2236-23 205737 215943 226748  
FMN 2506+08 2613+03 2435-08 2160-20 206035 226841 237847  
ABQ 2615+10 2715+05 2337-07 2248-18 215432 236637 247949  
MBW 0307 0305+02 2510-10 2221-22 236537 217946 237351  
DEN 0209+08 9900+03 2528-07 2434-19 205633 206445 237651  
PUB 2315+09 2513+04 2620-07 2122-17 193633 204145 248450  
ALS 2819+06 2527-07 2124-17 194033 204843 248549  
TCC 2023 2235+11 2239+06 2334-06 2437-16 225832 235740 267350  
BFF 0216 3611+08 3206+03 2309-09 2531-19 236735 217746 237653  
GLD 2326 2235+10 2238+05 2240-07 2238-17 233933 244344 257053  
GCK 2039+19 2128+11 2117+05 2024-06 2231-16 244332 245444 267351  
GAG 2036+18 2020+12 2212+04 2019-05 2333-17 253731 264943 286851  
AMA 2132 2025+11 1919+06 2326-05 2441-15 233831 244942 276751  
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MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY  
BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
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THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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