818  
NZUS99 KBOU 292050  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1445 MDT TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 291956Z 28006KT 10SM FEW085 23/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP058  
T02330094 $  
METAR KFNL 291856Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP075 T02280089  
$  
METAR KFNL 291756Z 05007KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP082 T02060094  
10206 20144 58000 $  
 
METAR KGXY 291956Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T02330083  
METAR KGXY 291856Z 25003KT 10SM SCT065 22/09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T02220094  
METAR KGXY 291756Z 02005KT 10SM SCT100 20/09 A2994 RMK AO2 RAE15 SLP106  
P0000 60000 T02000094 10200 20139 50002  
 
METAR KLMO 292035Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT060 BKN110 22/08 A2992 RMK AO2  
T02230080  
METAR KLMO 292015Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM SCT050 BKN100 23/08 A2992 RMK AO2  
T02330084  
METAR KLMO 291955Z AUTO 28003KT 7SM CLR 22/08 A2992 RMK AO2  
T02190080  
 
METAR KBDU 292035Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM SCT120 22/08 A2992 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 292015Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT048 SCT055 BKN120 23/07 A2992  
RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 291955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN046 BKN055 OVC110 22/08 A2992  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 292035Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM SCT055 SCT095 23/08 A2989 RMK AO2  
T02290081 $  
METAR KEIK 292015Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW060 BKN095 22/08 A2989 RMK AO2  
T02230080 $  
METAR KEIK 291955Z AUTO VRB05KT 9SM BKN050 21/08 A2989 RMK AO2 T02100080  
$  
 
KBJC 291734Z 2918/3018 02005KT P6SM BKN045 BKN060  
FM292000 08007KT P6SM BKN040 BKN060  
FM300400 VRB05KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050  
FM300900 34008KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050 PROB30 3012/3016 -SHRA  
BKN030  
FM301600 02012G20KT 5SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC045  
METAR KBJC 291945Z 17003KT 10SM BKN070 19/08 A2995  
METAR KBJC 291845Z 00000KT 10SM BKN050 21/08 A2997  
SPECI KBJC 291825Z VRB05KT 10SM BKN050 20/08 A2999  
 
KDEN 291734Z 2918/3024 01011KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070  
FM292100 06008KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070  
FM300300 15007KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060  
FM300900 VRB06KT P6SM BKN040 OVC060  
FM301100 04008KT P6SM BKN040 OVC060 PROB30 3012/3016 -SHRA  
FM301600 02012G20KT 5SM -SHRA BKN035 OVC050 PROB30 3018/3024  
4SM RA BKN018 OVC030  
METAR KDEN 291953Z 01006KT 10SM FEW050 SCT085 SCT140 BKN220 21/09 A2991  
RMK AO2 SLP061 T02060089  
METAR KDEN 291853Z 01006KT 10SM FEW050 FEW085 SCT140 SCT220 19/09 A2994  
RMK AO2 SLP076 T01940094  
METAR KDEN 291753Z 03006KT 10SM FEW050 SCT075 BKN100 17/09 A2996 RMK AO2  
SLP086 T01720094 10178 20139 50008  
 
KBKF 291700Z 2917/3023 VRB06KT 9999 SCT035 BKN050 OVC100  
QNH3002INS  
BECMG 3010/3011 VRB06KT 8000 -RA SCT025 OVC035 QNH2994INS  
BECMG 3016/3017 VRB06KT 8000 -RA BKN015 OVC030 QNH2998INS  
TX20/2923Z TN12/3015Z  
METAR KBKF 291958Z 34006KT 10SM FEW055 FEW075 SCT130 BKN220 20/08 A2992  
RMK AO2A SLP064 T01970077  
METAR KBKF 291858Z 02008KT 10SM FEW055 FEW075 SCT130 BKN220 19/08 A2994  
RMK AO2A SLP075 T01940084  
METAR KBKF 291758Z 36007KT 10SM FEW055 SCT070 BKN130 BKN220 17/09 A2996  
RMK AO2A SLP086 T01720089 10173 20125 58003  
 
KAPA 291734Z 2918/3018 03009KT P6SM BKN035 BKN110  
FM292200 06007KT P6SM SCT045 BKN060  
FM300300 16007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060  
FM300800 VRB05KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050  
FM301100 03008KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050  
TEMPO 3011/3015 5SM -SHRA BKN025 OVC040  
FM301500 01012G20KT 5SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC045  
METAR KAPA 291953Z 11004KT 10SM SCT037 SCT085 SCT140 BKN220 18/09 A2995  
RMK AO2 SLP088 T01830089  
METAR KAPA 291853Z 04005KT 10SM FEW050 FEW085 SCT140 SCT220 18/09 A2997  
RMK AO2 SLP098 T01780094  
METAR KAPA 291753Z 03006KT 10SM SCT041 BKN049 BKN060 BKN130 16/09 A2999  
RMK AO2 SLP104 T01610089 10161 20128 50000  
 
METAR KMNH 292035Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM SCT032 17/08 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 292015Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM BKN030 BKN042 17/08 A3005 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMNH 291955Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM BKN030 BKN040 BKN046 17/08 A3005  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 292035Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW055 BKN080 24/09 A2986 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KFMM 292015Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW090 24/09 A2985 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 291955Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM SCT090 24/09 A2985 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 292035Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2981 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 292015Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2981 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 291955Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A2983 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 291953Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP057  
T02280089  
METAR KAKO 291853Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T02170094  
METAR KAKO 291753Z AUTO 01008G19KT 10SM SCT090 21/10 A2992 RMK AO2  
SLP082 T02060100 10211 20122 50006  
 
METAR KLIC 291955Z AUTO 02012G22KT 350V050 10SM CLR 22/11 A2991 RMK AO2  
SLP062 T02170106  
METAR KLIC 291855Z AUTO 01015G22KT 10SM FEW026 20/12 A2992 RMK AO2  
SLP065 T02000117  
METAR KLIC 291755Z AUTO 01015KT 10SM SCT018 17/12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01720122 10178 20117 50007  
 
METAR KHEQ 292035Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A2977 RMK AO2 T02380131  
$  
METAR KHEQ 292015Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2979 RMK AO2 T02340134  
$  
METAR KHEQ 291955Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A2980 RMK AO2 T02260129  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 292034Z AUTO 01009G16KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 292014Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A2982 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 291954Z AUTO 01012G16KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A2982 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 291953Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM FEW021 21/15 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP054  
T02060150  
METAR KITR 291853Z AUTO 36005KT FEW047 BKN070 19/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP060  
T01940144  
METAR KITR 291753Z AUTO 10SM SCT023 BKN040 OVC060 19/15 A2988 RMK AO2  
SLP072 6//// T01940150 51004 PWINO $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/29/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:55:07 MDT / 18:45:55 MDT  
DENVER - 06:54:29 MDT / 18:45:42 MDT  
STERLING - 06:47:44 MDT / 18:38:29 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 09/29/26 20:41 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...318/019  
11000 FT MSL...121/043  
10000 FT MSL...323/015  
9900 FT MSL...008/006  
9000 FT MSL...020/007  
8900 FT MSL...026/008  
8000 FT MSL...016/007  
7900 FT MSL...026/007  
7200 FT MSL...016/007  
7000 FT MSL...016/007  
6600 FT MSL...014/007  
6100 FT MSL...012/011  
6000 FT MSL...321/008  
5900 FT MSL...007/008  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2038 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1207 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
CIGS WILL BE TRICKY TODAY AS CLOUD BASE SHOULD BE BETWEEN 045 AND  
060, BUT FOR NOW FEW OR SCT SEEM TO BE THE MOST LIKELY COVERAGE AT  
THAT HEIGHT. THE CHANCE FOR SPRINKLES THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING  
IS UNDER 15 PERCENT SO WE LEFT ANY MENTION OUT OF THE TAFS. NORTH  
WINDS 10-13KTS WILL TRANSITION TO EAST 7-11 KTS THIS AFTERNOON,  
THEN SOUTHEAST AFTER 03Z. WE ARE TRACKING MOISTURE FORM POLO AS IT  
MERGES WITH AN APPROACHING PACIFIC TROUGH. CONFIDENCE IN THE  
FORECAST CONTINUES TO BE LOW OVERALL, INCLUDING FOR AVIATION  
IMPACTS. FOR NOW, IT LOOKS LIKE RAIN SHOULD HOLD OFF UNTIL 12Z OR  
LATER. BKN CIG 030-045 ARE EXPECTED AFTER 09Z AT ALL TAF SITES.  
BEST CHANCE OF RAIN IS AFTER 15Z AT APA, 16Z AT DEN AND BJC, AND  
RAIN CHANCES ARE HIGH THROUGHOUT TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND EVENING.  
IT'S RARE, BUT WE ARE KEEPING A PREVAILING SHRA ALL AFTERNOON AND  
EVENING. WINDS SHOULD BE NORTH TO MAYBE NORTHEAST 8-14KT WITH  
GUSTS TO 20KT. WE DO NOT EXPECT ANY TS. CIGS UNDER THE HEAVIER  
SHOWERS MAY DROP BELOW 020, BUT SHOULDN'T GET ANY LOWER THAN THAT  
AND VIS SHOULD BE 4SM OR BETTER EVEN IN THE HEAVIER SHOWERS. HEAVY  
RAIN AND CIGS DROPPING BELOW 020 ARE NOT LIKELY, BUT FOR NOW WILL  
INCLUDE WITH A PROB30 IN THE TAFS.  
LOOKING AHEAD RAIN CHANCES WILL REMAIN IN THE FORECAST THROUGH 18Z  
THURSDAY, ALONG WITH CONTINUED MVFR CIGS. WE SHOULD BE ABLE TO  
TRANSITION FROM PREVAILING TO TEMPO OR PREVAILING AFTER 06Z  
THURSDAY, STAY TUNED.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 292035Z AUTO 04007KT 010V070 10SM BKN003 BKN010 08/06 A3027  
RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 292015Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM OVC003 08/05 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 291955Z AUTO 05007G15KT 2SM BR OVC001 07/06 A3028 RMK AO2 VIS  
1V5  
 
METAR KAFF 291955Z 34008KT 10SM SCT050 OVC080 18/09 A2998 RMK AO2A  
SLP082 T01780086 $  
METAR KAFF 291856Z 35016G23KT 10SM FEW025 SCT040 BKN090 BKN200 17/09  
A2996 RMK AO2A SLP075 T01730090 $  
SPECI KAFF 291852Z 34020G23KT 10SM SCT025 BKN040 BKN090 18/09 A2997 RMK  
AO2A SLP078 $  
 
KCOS 291728Z 2918/3018 36012G22KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120 PROB30  
2922/3002 5SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC050  
FM300400 01006KT 6SM -RA OVC050  
FM301300 35012G22KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015  
METAR KCOS 291954Z 34010KT 10SM FEW030 SCT070 BKN200 20/09 A2999 RMK AO2  
SLP087 T02000089  
METAR KCOS 291854Z 35016KT 10SM SCT040 SCT090 BKN200 19/10 A2997 RMK AO2  
SLP080 T01940100  
METAR KCOS 291754Z 36013G24KT 10SM SCT040 SCT100 BKN200 19/11 A2999 RMK  
AO2 SLP088 T01890106 10189 20117 58002  
 
METAR KFLY 292035Z AUTO 03009G19KT 10SM SCT036 BKN080 19/08 A3002 RMK  
AO2 T01900077  
METAR KFLY 292015Z AUTO 04009G20KT 10SM OVC085 18/08 A3003 RMK AO2  
T01810078  
METAR KFLY 291955Z AUTO 03013G20KT 10SM SCT030 BKN075 18/08 A3003 RMK  
AO2 T01770077  
 
KFCS 292000Z 2920/0102 04012G22KT 9999 SCT040 BKN060 620805  
QNH2994INS  
TEMPO 2920/2922 9000 -SHRA BKN040  
BECMG 3008/3009 08012G22KT 9000 -SHRA BKN030 OVC060 620705  
QNH2991INS  
BECMG 3014/3015 01015G25KT 6000 RA BKN040 OVC060 650605  
520009 QNH2987INS  
TEMPO 3016/3020 4000 +SHRA BKN010  
BECMG 3021/3022 35020G35KT 6000 RA BKN040 OVC060 650605  
530009 QNH2989INS TX20/2923Z TN12/3015Z  
METAR KFCS 291955Z AUTO 34014KT 10SM FEW041 BKN085 21/10 A2996 RMK AO2  
SLP099 T02090098 $  
METAR KFCS 291855Z AUTO 04017KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T02110097 $  
METAR KFCS 291755Z AUTO 36016KT 10SM FEW180 22/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T02160110 10216 20119 55006 $  
 
KPUB 291728Z 2918/3018 07009KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 BKN150 PROB30  
2921/3002 6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN070  
FM300200 04007KT 6SM -RA SCT040 OVC070  
FM301100 02012KT 5SM -RA BR OVC015  
FM301500 35015G25KT 6SM -RA BR OVC020  
METAR KPUB 291953Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM FEW044 FEW065 23/12 A2990 RMK AO2  
SLP070 T02330117  
METAR KPUB 291853Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP067  
T02170128  
METAR KPUB 291753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01890122 10194 20128 56007  
 
METAR KVTP 292035Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM OVC012 08/06 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 292015Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM -RA OVC010 08/07 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 291955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC008 08/06 A3031 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 291954Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T02000128  
METAR KTAD 291854Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T02060111  
METAR KTAD 291754Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP065  
60001 T02060111 10206 20139 55004  
 
METAR KLHX 291953Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM FEW030 SCT037 22/15 A2988 RMK AO2  
SLP066 T02170150  
METAR KLHX 291853Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T02060156  
METAR KLHX 291753Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP059  
60002 T01780156 10178 20150 58009  
 
METAR KLAA 291953Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM FEW018 OVC047 21/17 A2984 RMK AO2  
SLP063 T02060167  
SPECI KLAA 291907Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW021 SCT033 OVC044 19/17 A2983  
RMK AO2 T01940167  
METAR KLAA 291853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW011 BKN020 OVC035 19/17 A2984  
RMK AO2 RAB1756E18 SLP064 P0000 T01940172  
 
METAR KSPD 291956Z AUTO 15011KT 21/17 A2984 RMK AO1 SLP043 T02110172  
METAR KSPD 291856Z AUTO 17008KT 20/16 A2985 RMK AO1 SLP050 T02000161  
METAR KSPD 291756Z AUTO 17009KT 20/17 A2986 RMK AO1 SLP055 P0002 60020  
T02000167 10200 20167 58009  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/29/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:43:37 MDT / 18:35:03 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:52:46 MDT / 18:44:41 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:44:43 MDT / 18:36:43 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 09/29/26 20:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
29000 FT MSL...214/060  
27000 FT MSL...227/048  
25000 FT MSL...250/035  
24000 FT MSL...246/023  
23000 FT MSL...244/014  
22000 FT MSL...257/022  
12000 FT MSL...326/012  
10800 FT MSL...353/011  
10000 FT MSL...019/017  
9600 FT MSL...019/014  
9000 FT MSL...023/015  
8600 FT MSL...025/014  
8000 FT MSL...023/016  
7700 FT MSL...025/015  
7000 FT MSL...027/015  
7000 FT MSL...024/015  
6300 FT MSL...027/015  
6000 FT MSL...027/016  
5900 FT MSL...027/016  
5700 FT MSL...023/015  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2044 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1148 AM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
A FAIRLY ACTIVE PERIOD WITH PERIODS OF RAIN WITH LOW VIS ALONG  
WITH LOW CEILINGS, LOW END MVFR, IS EXPECTED ACROSS ALL OF THE  
TAF SITES.  
LATEST RADAR IMAGERY IS SHOWING MUCH OF THE RAIN THAT HAS BEEN  
IN PLACE OVER THE LAST 24 HOURS SHIFTING TO THE EAST OF THE  
AREA. THIS WILL PROVIDE A PRECIPITATION LULL AT ALL SITES FOR  
MUCH OF THE DAY TODAY. DID KEEP PROB30 GROUPS IN AT ALL SITES  
FOR THIS AFTERNOON AS I DO THINK THERE IS STILL A LOW CHANCE FOR  
ISOLATED DEVELOPMENT THIS AFTERNOON. THE RISK OF THUNDER DOES  
LOOK LOW, BUT WILL CONTINUE TO KEEP A CLOSE EYE THIS AFTERNOON.  
BY THIS EVENING, WILL SEE EXPANSION OF PRECIPITATION SHIELD AS  
IT MOVES INTO SOUTHERN COLORADO, REACHING ALS FIRST AND THEN  
CONTINUING NORTH INTO PUB AND COS. THE RAIN WILL INITIALLY BE  
LIGHT BUT WILL LIKELY SEE INTENSITY INCREASE DURING THE  
OVERNIGHT HOURS. HAVE TRENDED VIS IN THIS WAY AS WELL, AND  
EXPECT VIS TO STAY IN THE 3-5SM RANGE FOR MUCH OF THE NIGHT.  
SIMILAR TREND WITH CEILINGS EXPECTED AT ALL SITES, WITH ALS  
OBSERVING CEILINGS FALLING TO MVFR FIRST AND THEN PUB AND COS TO  
FOLLOW. FEEL FAIRLY CONFIDENT WITH THE GENERAL TIMING AT ALL  
SITES, HOWEVER, COULD SEE SOME ADDITIONAL ADJUSTMENTS NEEDED AS  
WE DRAW NEAR. ALSO FEEL CONFIDENT WITH HOW LOW CEILINGS GET,  
THINKING 1KFT IS THE LOWEST. WHILE COOLING AND RAIN IS MAXIMIZED  
EARLY WEDNESDAY MORNING, WINDS LOOK TO RAMP UP AND THIS SHOULD  
HELP TO OFFSET THE LOWERING.  
GENERALLY LIGHTER WINDS ACROSS ALS THIS PERIOD, WHILE WINDS  
WILL BE STRONGER AT BOTH PUB AND COS. PERIOD OF STRONGEST WINDS  
AND GUSTS AT THESE SITES WILL BE LATE IN THE PERIOD, WEDNESDAY  
MORNING, WHEN NORTHERLY WINDS REALLY RAMP UP. DID INCREASE  
DURING THAT TIME, BUT COULD SEE THE NEED TO INCREASE FURTHER.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 291953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T01780083  
METAR KCAG 291853Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM FEW021 16/10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T01610100  
METAR KCAG 291753Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM BKN060 OVC075 14/10 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP122 60003 T01390100 10139 20106 58003  
 
METAR KHDN 291956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T01670083 PNO $  
METAR KHDN 291856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T01610094 PNO $  
METAR KHDN 291756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW019 SCT065 15/09 A3005 RMK AO2  
SLP123 6//// T01500094 10150 20100 58004 PNO $  
 
METAR KSBS 292035Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A2997 RMK AO1  
T01710072  
METAR KSBS 292015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT034 SCT070 17/08 A2999 RMK AO1  
T01730076  
METAR KSBS 291955Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT034 BKN060 17/08 A2999 RMK AO1  
T01650082  
 
METAR KC07 292035Z AUTO 10SM SCT008 BKN013 OVC036 08/07 A3022 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KC07 292015Z AUTO 10SM SCT004 BKN008 OVC039 08/08 A3022 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KC07 291955Z AUTO 10SM BKN009 OVC015 08/08 A3021 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 292035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 SCT055 14/04 A3007 RMK  
AO1  
METAR K33V 292015Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT038 SCT048 BKN050 15/04 A3007  
RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 291955Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT036 BKN045 BKN055 14/05 A3007  
RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 291953Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW029 18/10 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP082  
T01780100  
METAR KEEO 291853Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM FEW026 16/10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T01610100  
METAR KEEO 291753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM OVC070 15/10 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP103  
60003 T01500100 10150 20106 58003  
 
METAR K20V 292035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 18/04 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 292015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 17/05 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 291955Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3003 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 292035Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM RA OVC060 14/06 A3011 RMK AO2  
T01350057  
METAR KGNB 292015Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM RA OVC050 14/06 A3011 RMK AO2  
T01390057  
METAR KGNB 291955Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM -DZ SCT045 BKN050 OVC060 15/06  
A3010 RMK AO2 T01450059  
 
METAR K0CO 292035Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT007 SCT021 BKN034 02/02 A3030  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 292015Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT005 SCT009 SCT021 02/01 A3031  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 291955Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM BKN003 BKN009 BKN020 02/02 A3030  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 292039Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM BKN003 BKN011 OVC050 06/05 A3022  
RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 292019Z AUTO 16003KT 3/4SM OVC003 06/06 A3022 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 292001Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT005 BKN024 OVC038 06/05 A3022  
RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 291739Z 2918/3018 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100  
FM300000 35007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN110 PROB30 3000/3006  
-SHRA BKN050  
FM300600 31005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 3012/3018  
-SHRA BKN050  
METAR KGJT 291953Z 25007KT 10SM BKN100 20/12 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T02000122  
METAR KGJT 291853Z 23008KT 10SM BKN095 20/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T02000128  
METAR KGJT 291753Z 00000KT 10SM BKN090 18/13 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP078 60003  
T01830128 10183 20133 58007  
 
KRIL 291739Z 2918/3018 34003KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN075 PROB30  
2918/2924 -SHRA BKN060  
FM300000 31007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN110 PROB30 3000/3006  
-SHRA BKN060  
FM300600 09003KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 3006/3012 -SHRA  
BKN050  
FM301200 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA  
OVC050  
METAR KRIL 291953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW095 20/09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T02000094  
METAR KRIL 291853Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM OVC085 18/10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T01830100  
METAR KRIL 291753Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM OVC080 17/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP099  
T01670106 10167 20111 58003  
 
KEGE 291739Z 2918/3018 13005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC075 PROB30  
2918/2924 -SHRA SCT035 BKN060  
FM300000 02006KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC100 PROB30 3000/3006  
-SHRA BKN050  
FM300600 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC100 PROB30 3006/3012  
-SHRA BKN050  
FM301200 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA  
OVC050  
METAR KEGE 291956Z 23004KT 10SM OVC080 19/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T01890067  
METAR KEGE 291856Z 15004KT 10SM BKN075 18/07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T01780072  
METAR KEGE 291756Z 00000KT 10SM OVC080 16/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T01610078 10161 20094 58006  
 
KASE 292036Z 2921/3018 33007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30  
2921/2924 -SHRA SCT025 BKN040  
FM300000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN040 BKN090 PROB30 3000/3006 5SM  
-SHRA BR BKN025 BKN040  
FM300600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 OVC090 PROB30 3006/3012  
-SHRA BKN060  
FM301200 VRB05KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 OVC080  
METAR KASE 291953Z 34006G16KT 10SM SCT048 SCT060 OVC080 16/04 A3002 RMK  
AO2 SLP063 T01610044  
METAR KASE 291953Z COR 34006KT 10SM SCT048 SCT060 OVC080 16/04 A3002 RMK  
AO2 SLP063 T01610044  
METAR KASE 291853Z COR 28006KT 10SM SCT053 BKN070 16/05 A3001 RMK AO2  
SLP059 T01610050  
 
METAR KCCU 292035Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM BKN034 BKN045 05/00 A3028 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 292015Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT030 05/00 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 291955Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT014 SCT037 05/00 A3029 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 291953Z AUTO 10SM FEW055 13/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP064  
T01330022  
METAR KLXV 291853Z AUTO 10SM FEW047 13/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T01330011  
METAR KLXV 291753Z AUTO 03008KT 350V050 10SM BKN047 BKN055 14/02 A3018  
RMK AO2 SLP066 T01390017 10139 20044 58005  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/29/2026  
RANGELY - 07:09:51 MDT / 19:00:53 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:08:42 MDT / 19:00:13 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:02:07 MDT / 18:52:57 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/29/26 20:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...227/032  
28000 FT MSL...241/019  
27300 FT MSL...256/015  
15000 FT MSL...114/011  
14400 FT MSL...081/018  
12400 FT MSL...111/005  
12000 FT MSL...082/011  
11700 FT MSL...082/007  
11000 FT MSL...100/004  
11000 FT MSL...082/008  
10400 FT MSL...096/005  
10100 FT MSL...087/006  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2016 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1140 AM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
ABUNDANT MOISTURE WILL LEAD TO CONTINUED CLOUD COVER AND  
SCATTERED SHOWERS OVER THE REGION THIS AFTERNOON. SHOWERS WILL  
BECOME WIDESPREAD THIS EVENING SOUTH OF I-70 WITH LESSER  
COVERAGE OVER NORTHERN SITES. TERRAIN OBSCURATION WILL ALSO BE  
WIDESPREAD LEADING TO AREAS OF ILS TO MVFR VISIBILITY IN  
ADJACENT VALLEYS AND ASSOCIATED TAF SITES. LOWER CLOUDS  
LINGERING BEHIND THE MOISTURE COULD ALSO LEAD TO MVFR/IFR  
CONDITIONS AS STRATUS AND/OR FOG DEVELOPS.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 292035Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM BKN100 21/11 A2990 RMK AO2  
T02120110 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 292015Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM OVC100 21/11 A2991 RMK AO2  
T02070113 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 291955Z AUTO 27006KT 7SM BKN100 21/12 A2991 RMK AO2 T02080124  
PWINO  
 
KMTJ 291739Z 2918/3018 34005KT P6SM BKN110 PROB30 2919/2924 -SHRA  
BKN050  
FM300000 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN110 PROB30 3000/3006  
-SHRA SCT015 OVC035  
FM300600 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 3006/3012  
-SHRA BKN060  
FM301200 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 OVC070 PROB30 3012/3018  
4SM  
-SHRA BR OVC025  
METAR KMTJ 291953Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01890111  
METAR KMTJ 291853Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T01720117  
METAR KMTJ 291753Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM FEW065 17/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T01670122 10167 20122 58009  
 
METAR KGUC 291956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T01670061 $  
METAR KGUC 291856Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T01560067 $  
METAR KGUC 291756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T01440067 10150 20072 58014 $  
 
METAR K7BM 292035Z AUTO 11008G17KT 10SM SCT041 15/03 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 292015Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 291955Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 292035Z AUTO 16009KT 120V180 10SM CLR 19/03 A3002 RMK AO2  
T01900031  
METAR KAEJ 292015Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3003 RMK AO2  
T01850037  
METAR KAEJ 291955Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3004 RMK AO2  
T01800043  
 
METAR KANK 292035Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A2999 RMK AO2 T01780078  
$  
METAR KANK 292015Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW340 19/07 A2999 RMK AO2  
T01890073 $  
METAR KANK 291955Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT180 SCT330 18/07 A3000 RMK AO2  
T01780066 $  
 
METAR KMYP 292035Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3036 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 292015Z AUTO 10012G18KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3037 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 291955Z AUTO 10014G17KT 10SM SCT012 SCT017 SCT120 07/02 A3037  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 292035Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM BKN090 19/10 A2991 RMK AO2  
T01870099  
METAR KAIB 292015Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A2991 RMK AO2  
T01870105  
METAR KAIB 291915Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT029 BKN036 18/12 A2992 RMK AO2  
T01790120  
 
KTEX 292021Z 2920/3018 13005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 PROB30  
2920/2924 4SM -SHRA BKN050  
FM300000 VRB04KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050  
METAR KTEX 292035Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT060 13/06 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 292015Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM OVC060 12/05 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 291955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 12/04 A3010 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 292035Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM OVC060 14/07 A3008 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 292015Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM SCT035 BKN060 14/07 A3008 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 291955Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM SCT035 15/07 A3009 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 291953Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM SCT090 17/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP085  
T01720089  
METAR KCEZ 291853Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW033 17/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T01670100  
METAR KCEZ 291753Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM BKN032 BKN060 16/11 A2997 RMK AO2  
SLP095 T01560106 10161 20122 53001  
 
KDRO 292029Z 2920/3018 14009KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC050  
TEMPO 2920/2924 6SM -SHRA BKN045  
FM300000 06006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC040  
FM300600 08008KT 6SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC045  
METAR KDRO 291953Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T01500094  
METAR KDRO 291853Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103  
T01500089  
METAR KDRO 291753Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP103  
60000 T01440089 10144 20100 55005  
 
METAR KPSO 292035Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 292015Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 291955Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW018 FEW036 13/08 A3006 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 292035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT007 SCT011 OVC090 05/05 A3029  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE  
METAR KCPW 292015Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT007 SCT040 BKN100 04/04 A3029  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 291955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT003 BKN008 OVC040 04/04 A3029  
RMK AO2  
 
KALS 291728Z 2918/3018 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 SCT050 BKN100  
FM292000 16007KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 OVC090 PROB30 2922/3002  
-SHRA SCT020 OVC040  
FM300200 09008KT 5SM -RA BR SCT010 OVC020  
FM301000 01005KT 5SM -RA BR SCT007 OVC012  
METAR KALS 291952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T01500078  
METAR KALS 291852Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T01440083  
METAR KALS 291752Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM FEW032 14/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP098  
60001 T01390078 10139 20083 58015  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/29/2026  
VAIL - 07:00:03 MDT / 18:51:18 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:05:32 MDT / 18:57:55 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:57:35 MDT / 18:49:53 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/29/26 20:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...227/032  
28000 FT MSL...241/019  
27300 FT MSL...256/015  
15000 FT MSL...114/011  
14400 FT MSL...081/018  
12400 FT MSL...111/005  
12000 FT MSL...082/011  
11700 FT MSL...082/007  
11000 FT MSL...100/004  
11000 FT MSL...082/008  
10400 FT MSL...096/005  
10100 FT MSL...087/006  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2016 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1140 AM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
ABUNDANT MOISTURE WILL LEAD TO CONTINUED CLOUD COVER AND  
SCATTERED SHOWERS OVER THE REGION THIS AFTERNOON. SHOWERS WILL  
BECOME WIDESPREAD THIS EVENING SOUTH OF I-70 WITH LESSER  
COVERAGE OVER NORTHERN SITES. TERRAIN OBSCURATION WILL ALSO BE  
WIDESPREAD LEADING TO AREAS OF ILS TO MVFR VISIBILITY IN  
ADJACENT VALLEYS AND ASSOCIATED TAF SITES. LOWER CLOUDS  
LINGERING BEHIND THE MOISTURE COULD ALSO LEAD TO MVFR/IFR  
CONDITIONS AS STRATUS AND/OR FOG DEVELOPS.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 291737Z 2918/3018 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN045  
FM292000 04010G17KT P6SM BKN040  
TEMPO 2920/2923 VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN030CB  
FM300100 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 OVC050  
FM300600 VRB03KT 5SM -SHRA BR BKN025 OVC040  
FM301700 35007KT P6SM SCT030 BKN060  
METAR KPGA 291953Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP059  
T02000128  
METAR KPGA 291853Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM FEW075 SCT120 17/12 A2985 RMK AO2  
SLP065 T01720122  
METAR KPGA 291753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW050 OVC070 16/12 A2988 RMK AO2  
SLP077 T01610117 10161 20133 53003  
 
SPECI KRQE 292045Z AUTO 17005KT 2 1/2SM RA BR FEW012 BKN049 OVC065 11/10  
A2998 RMK AO2 P0012 T01060100  
SPECI KRQE 292032Z AUTO 17007KT 3SM RA BR FEW012 BKN045 OVC060 11/10  
A2999 RMK AO2 P0009 T01110100  
SPECI KRQE 292018Z AUTO 17005KT 2 1/2SM RA BR SCT011 BKN042 OVC055 11/10  
A3000 RMK AO2 P0006 T01110100  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1753 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION...TUESDAY 29/18Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 30/18Z
 
THE MOST  
WIDESPREAD SHRA/TSRA WILL FAVOR AREAS NORTH/EAST OF A KGCN-KFLG-  
KPAN LINE THIS AFTERNOON WHERE MVFR AND LOCAL IFR CONDITIONS CAN  
BE EXPECTED. FURTHER WEST, COVERAGE WILL BE MORE SCATTERED, BUT  
ANOTHER ROUND OF TSRA IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP DURING THE  
AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING HOURS BRINGING PERIODIC MVFR/IFR  
CONDITIONS. MOISTURE WRAPPING AROUND THE LOW PRESSURE SYSTEM  
TONIGHT WILL BRING ANOTHER ROUND OF SHRA WITH SOME EMBEDDED -TSRA  
AFT 06Z PERSISTING INTO WEDNESDAY MORNING. EXPECT AREAS OF  
MVFR/IFR OVERNIGHT WITH SOME LOCAL LIFR POSSIBLE IN AREAS OF FOG.  
WINDS TODAY WILL BE EASTERLY AT 5-15 KTS, BECOMING LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE OVERNIGHT.  
OUTLOOK...WEDNESDAY 30/18Z THROUGH FRIDAY 02/18Z...SHRA/TSRA WILL  
CONTINUE ON WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON PRIMARILY ALONG AND EAST OF A  
K0V7-KKINW LINE WHERE MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE. A FEW  
SHOWERS LINGERING OVER THE WHITE MOUNTAINS WEDNESDAY EVENING WITH  
SHOWERS ENDING WEDNESDAY NIGHT. ELSEWHERE SHOULD SEE IMPROVING  
CONDITIONS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON WEDNESDAY. WINDS WEDNESDAY  
BECOMING W/NW AROUND 5-15 KTS, DECREASING AFTER SUNSET.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 291737Z 2918/3024 32010KT P6SM SKC  
FM300900 16007KT P6SM SKC  
FM301300 33004KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 291954Z 31010KT 10SM FEW060 FEW250 21/10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T02110100  
METAR KSLC 291854Z 33009KT 10SM FEW050 FEW250 20/10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T02000100  
METAR KSLC 291754Z 34008KT 10SM FEW045 FEW250 18/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T01830106 10183 20117 58001  
 
KVEL 291728Z 2918/3018 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100  
FM300300 33004KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250  
FM300900 36007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
METAR KVEL 291953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP094  
T01780111  
SPECI KVEL 291915Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT024 BKN032 17/11 A2996 RMK AO2  
T01670111  
METAR KVEL 291853Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM BKN028 BKN034 17/12 A2997 RMK AO2  
SLP107 T01720117  
 
METAR KPUC 291953Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM FEW048 SCT065 BKN075 19/09 A2998  
RMK AO2 SLP105 T01890089  
METAR KPUC 291853Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM FEW070 18/08 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T01780078  
METAR KPUC 291753Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM BKN060 OVC080 16/08 A3001 RMK AO2  
SLP125 60008 T01560078 10156 20100 51007  
 
KCNY 291728Z 2918/3018 04007KT P6SM SCT100  
TEMPO 2918/2920 BKN020  
FM300200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT035 BKN110  
FM300600 36005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN140  
METAR KCNY 291953Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM BKN095 19/12 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T01890122  
METAR KCNY 291853Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM BKN100 18/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T01830133  
METAR KCNY 291753Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT025 SCT030 18/14 A2991 RMK AO2  
SLP085 60000 T01780139 10178 20133 50003  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1907 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION, ISSUED 1231 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026
 
 
KSLC...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL THROUGH THE  
PERIOD. DRY AND STABLE CONDITIONS WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES WILL  
CONTINUE. LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF THE  
PERIOD WITH ONLY A BRIEF AND LIGHT SOUTHERLY FLOW OVERNIGHT, IF AT  
ALL, BETWEEN 09-13Z.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR  
THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE PERIOD. DRY AND STABLE WITH MOSTLY  
CLEAR SKIES ACROSS THE NORTHERN AIRSPACE WITH LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS  
WILL CONTINUE. CLOUD COVER WITH SOME LINGERING MOISTURE ACROSS THE  
SOUTHERN AIRSPACE THROUGHOUT THE DAY WITH ~30% CHANCE OF RAIN  
SHOWERS IMPACTING SOUTHERN TERMINALS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 291737Z 2918/3018 03008KT P6SM FEW100  
FM300300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100=  
METAR KEVW 291953Z AUTO 34009G19KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T01610061  
METAR KEVW 291853Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01390072  
SPECI KEVW 291810Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM SCT002 09/08 A3008 RMK AO2  
T00940078  
 
KRKS 291720Z 2918/3018 35007KT P6SM SKC  
FM300500 28006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRKS 291954Z AUTO 33010G15KT 10SM FEW045 17/04 A3003 RMK AO2  
SLP112 T01720044  
METAR KRKS 291854Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01610056  
METAR KRKS 291754Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/06 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP129 T01440056  
10144 20056 58004  
 
KRWL 291720Z 2918/3018 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM292000 06007KT P6SM FEW240  
FM300300 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRWL 291953Z AUTO 24005G17KT 10SM FEW041 18/05 A3001 RMK AO2  
SLP092 T01780050  
METAR KRWL 291853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T01610056  
METAR KRWL 291753Z AUTO 24009G21KT 200V280 10SM BKN031 16/08 A3004 RMK  
AO2 SLP111 T01560078 10161 20067 50001  
 
KLAR 291720Z 2918/3018 21005KT P6SM SCT012 BKN070  
FM292100 04007KT P6SM BKN100  
FM300700 08005KT P6SM SCT160  
METAR KLAR 291953Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM FEW044 16/06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP071  
T01610056  
METAR KLAR 291853Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM BKN045 15/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T01500050  
METAR KLAR 291753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T01500050 10150 20072 58007  
 
KCYS 291720Z 2918/3018 32007KT P6SM FEW090  
FM300100 10005KT P6SM BKN130  
FM301300 35008KT P6SM BKN110  
METAR KCYS 291953Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP068  
T01940061  
METAR KCYS 291853Z 01008KT 350V080 10SM CLR 18/06 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01830056  
METAR KCYS 291753Z 31004KT 10SM FEW070 18/07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T01780067 10178 20111 58003  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 09/29/26 20:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...226/002  
25000 FT MSL...080/001  
16800 FT MSL...296/002  
16000 FT MSL...007/005  
15000 FT MSL...344/010  
14600 FT MSL...002/007  
14000 FT MSL...339/004  
13000 FT MSL...320/004  
12700 FT MSL...324/003  
12000 FT MSL...326/008  
11100 FT MSL...334/013  
11000 FT MSL...336/014  
10000 FT MSL...332/013  
10000 FT MSL...328/015  
9000 FT MSL...323/010  
8900 FT MSL...317/009  
8100 FT MSL...323/008  
8000 FT MSL...321/009  
7400 FT MSL...329/007  
7000 FT MSL...325/007  
6700 FT MSL...325/007  
6000 FT MSL...260/002  
6000 FT MSL...167/003  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 09/29/26 20:35 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...333/022  
15100 FT MSL...334/010  
15000 FT MSL...334/014  
14000 FT MSL...336/010  
13200 FT MSL...295/026  
13000 FT MSL...306/020  
12000 FT MSL...296/021  
11700 FT MSL...294/021  
11000 FT MSL...311/017  
10500 FT MSL...301/015  
10000 FT MSL...329/013  
9500 FT MSL...344/011  
9000 FT MSL...349/011  
8600 FT MSL...352/010  
8000 FT MSL...359/010  
7900 FT MSL...353/010  
7400 FT MSL...351/011  
7000 FT MSL...351/009  
6700 FT MSL...349/011  
6600 FT MSL...350/012  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1709 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1108 AM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE PERIOD, WITH A MOSTLY CLEAR SKY.  
WINDS WILL REMAIN RELATIVELY LIGHT AND FOLLOW TYPICAL DIURNAL  
TRENDS. THERE ARE NO GOOD SIGNALS FOR FOG REDEVELOPMENT TONIGHT.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC FOR  
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON ICING AND TURBULENCE FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2019 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1106 AM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL DOMINATE AT ALL TERMINALS THIS AFTERNOON.  
EXPECT GENERALLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS LESS THAN 8KT WITH SKY  
CONDITIONS GENERALLY REMAINING CLEAR TO MOSTLY SUNNY. EXPECT A  
MOSTLY CLEAR OVERNIGHT AT ALL TERMINALS WITH LIGHT WINDS  
CONTINUING. ON WEDNESDAY MORNING, EXPECT LOWER CEILINGS TO MOVE  
IN AT SNY AFTER SUNRISE WITH DROPS INTO MVFR AND PERHAPS IFR  
CATEGORY BY 18Z. ISOLATED SHOWERS WILL ALSO AFFECT SNY AS EARLY  
AS 16Z ON WEDNESDAY.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 292035Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A2986 RMK AO2  
T02280099  
METAR KIBM 292015Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A2988 RMK AO2  
T02220095  
METAR KIBM 291955Z AUTO 01008KT 320V030 10SM CLR 23/10 A2989 RMK AO2  
T02250097  
 
KSNY 291720Z 2918/3018 01009KT P6SM FEW080 FEW120  
FM300500 05005KT P6SM BKN230  
FM301200 02009KT P6SM BKN060  
FM301600 03014KT 6SM -SHRA OVC020  
METAR KSNY 291953Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM FEW120 21/11 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP062  
T02110111  
METAR KSNY 291853Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN100 21/12 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T02110117  
METAR KSNY 291753Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM SCT100 SCT110 20/11 A2988 RMK AO2  
SLP077 T02000111 10200 20133 50003  
 
METAR KOGA 292035Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM SCT043 25/15 A2978 RMK AO2  
T02500152  
METAR KOGA 292015Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2978 RMK AO2  
T02530154  
METAR KOGA 291955Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2979 RMK AO2  
T02470149  
 
METAR KIML 291953Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM FEW028 SCT036 SCT065 24/16 A2979  
RMK AO2 SLP058 T02390161  
METAR KIML 291853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW026 SCT110 24/16 A2980 RMK AO2  
SLP063 T02390161  
METAR KIML 291753Z AUTO 01010G21KT 10SM FEW021 SCT110 23/17 A2982 RMK  
AO2 SLP072 T02330172 10233 20172 58001  
 
KMCK 291720Z 2918/3018 17006KT P6SM OVC060  
FM300400 VRB03KT 5SM BR OVC005  
FM301200 05006KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC003  
SPECI KMCK 292037Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM FEW021 BKN110 22/18 A2975 RMK AO2  
T02170178  
SPECI KMCK 292026Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM BKN020 BKN110 22/18 A2975 RMK AO2  
T02170178  
METAR KMCK 291953Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM BKN060 BKN085 22/18 A2976 RMK AO2  
SLP058 T02170183  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 09/29/26 20:44 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...320/014  
9000 FT MSL...347/015  
8700 FT MSL...332/010  
8000 FT MSL...352/011  
7400 FT MSL...354/012  
7000 FT MSL...353/013  
6500 FT MSL...358/014  
6000 FT MSL...352/015  
5400 FT MSL...353/015  
5000 FT MSL...350/016  
4800 FT MSL...349/015  
4100 FT MSL...350/014  
4000 FT MSL...355/014  
3700 FT MSL...354/013  
3400 FT MSL...355/013  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2043 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1230 PM CDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
LOW STRATUS AND LOCALLY MVFR VISIBILITIES WILL PERSIST INTO THIS  
EVENING ACROSS PORTIONS OF CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA.  
BRIEF IMPROVEMENTS BACK TO VFR ARE POSSIBLE LATE EVENING AND  
INTO TONIGHT, BEFORE LOW STRATUS AGAIN EXPANDS ACROSS MUCH OF  
SOUTHWEST INTO CENTRAL AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA BY TOMORROW  
MORNING. THIS LEADS TO WIDESPREAD IFR/LOCALLY LIFR CIGS AND  
VISIBILITIES GENERALLY SOUTHEAST OF AN OGA TO ONL LINE THROUGH  
THE DAY TOMORROW.  
A COLD FRONT CURRENTLY BISECTS THE AREA, WITH NORTHERLY WINDS  
BEHIND AND SOUTHERLY WINDS AHEAD. BY TONIGHT, WINDS BECOME  
EAST-NORTHEASTERLY ACROSS THE ENTIRE AREA, AT 5 TO 10KTS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 291800Z 2918/3018 18006KT P6SM BKN040 OVC050  
FM292000 24005KT P6SM OVC070  
FM300800 05006KT 4SM SHRA BR OVC020  
FM301200 05008KT 1SM SHRA BR OVC005  
FM301600 05013G21KT 2SM SHRA BR OVC005  
SPECI KGLD 292037Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN022 BKN060 BKN100 22/16 A2979  
RMK AO2 T02170156  
METAR KGLD 291953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 20/16 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP051  
T02000156  
METAR KGLD 291853Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM FEW037 SCT055 19/16 A2982 RMK AO2  
SLP062 T01940161  
 
KGCK 292047Z 2921/3018 20014G24KT P6SM OVC035 PROB30 2923/3005 2SM  
TSRA OVC015CB  
FM300500 18006KT 3SM SHRA OVC005 PROB30 3007/3013 3/4SM TSRA  
OVC001CB  
FM301300 12010KT 2SM BR VCSH OVC005  
SPECI KGCK 292033Z 20014G24KT 10SM OVC033 23/18 A2977 RMK AO2  
T02280178  
METAR KGCK 291954Z 19012G22KT 10SM SCT018 BKN029 22/18 A2978 RMK AO2  
SLP057 T02220178  
SPECI KGCK 291908Z 18015KT 10SM BKN015 BKN039 22/18 A2980 RMK AO2  
T02170183  
 
METAR KLBL 291956Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM FEW080 BKN095 BKN120 23/19 A2983  
RMK AO2 SLP072 T02280189 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 291856Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM OVC055 22/19 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T02170189 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 291756Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM FEW013 OVC055 21/19 A2987 RMK AO2  
RAB06E56 SLP089 6//// T02110194 10211 20183 58005 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 292035Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM SCT024 BKN028 OVC100 23/18 A2985  
RMK AO2 T02350175  
METAR KEHA 292015Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM SCT022 BKN027 OVC034 23/17 A2985  
RMK AO2 T02300175  
METAR KEHA 291955Z AUTO 19015KT 10SM BKN022 OVC027 23/18 A2986 RMK AO2  
T02340177  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 09/29/26 20:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...249/035  
25000 FT MSL...245/031  
24000 FT MSL...242/026  
22000 FT MSL...246/021  
20000 FT MSL...237/017  
19000 FT MSL...248/016  
18000 FT MSL...260/011  
17000 FT MSL...216/017  
16000 FT MSL...247/016  
13000 FT MSL...214/024  
12600 FT MSL...308/013  
12000 FT MSL...320/019  
11000 FT MSL...336/018  
10700 FT MSL...334/020  
10000 FT MSL...341/015  
9100 FT MSL...334/017  
9000 FT MSL...336/015  
8000 FT MSL...344/013  
8000 FT MSL...342/013  
7000 FT MSL...340/015  
6900 FT MSL...338/014  
6000 FT MSL...334/013  
6000 FT MSL...328/014  
5300 FT MSL...324/011  
5000 FT MSL...311/009  
4700 FT MSL...307/008  
4200 FT MSL...280/007  
4000 FT MSL...274/008  
4000 FT MSL...272/008  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 09/29/26 20:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...233/030  
28000 FT MSL...237/034  
26000 FT MSL...224/033  
25000 FT MSL...234/036  
24000 FT MSL...247/040  
22000 FT MSL...239/036  
20000 FT MSL...242/031  
19000 FT MSL...241/032  
18000 FT MSL...235/033  
17000 FT MSL...234/035  
16500 FT MSL...229/029  
16000 FT MSL...231/031  
15000 FT MSL...234/033  
14000 FT MSL...235/032  
13900 FT MSL...236/031  
13000 FT MSL...239/031  
12000 FT MSL...241/028  
11600 FT MSL...240/027  
11000 FT MSL...241/031  
10000 FT MSL...237/028  
9800 FT MSL...236/028  
9000 FT MSL...235/027  
8200 FT MSL...233/027  
8000 FT MSL...231/026  
7100 FT MSL...233/026  
7000 FT MSL...242/026  
6000 FT MSL...235/027  
6000 FT MSL...236/027  
5100 FT MSL...230/022  
5000 FT MSL...227/022  
4300 FT MSL...225/018  
4000 FT MSL...209/018  
3800 FT MSL...213/017  
3200 FT MSL...209/018  
3000 FT MSL...203/016  
3000 FT MSL...203/016  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1717 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1103 AM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH AT LEAST  
02Z, WITH MAYBE A FEW PASSING SHOWERS. WINDS SHOULD GENERALLY  
REMAIN BELOW 10 KTS DURING THIS PERIOD. AFTER 02Z, CHANCES START  
TO INCREASE FOR CEILINGS TO LOWER AND FOG TO TRY AND FORM. ONCE  
LOW CEILINGS AND OR FOG FORM, EXPECT THEM TO BRING WORSE FLYING  
CONDITIONS WITH CEILINGS EVENTUALLY LOWERING TO AROUND 200-500  
FT AND VISIBILITY MAYBE REACHING 1SM. THE WORSE CONDITIONS ARE  
MORE LIKELY AFTER 09Z. AFTER 09Z IS WHEN THE BETTER CHANCES FOR  
RAIN ARE FORECAST WITH PRECIPITATION MOVING IN FROM THE SOUTH.  
MOST OF THE PRECIPITATION SHOULD JUST BE RAIN SHOWERS, BUT A FEW  
STORMS MAY MIX IN AT TIMES, ESPECIALLY AFTER 15Z.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1920 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1116 AM CDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
POOR AVIATION WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD  
(ENDING WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON), AS PERIODS OF RAIN SHOWERS AND  
WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS MOVE NORTH/NORTHEAST ACROSS  
SOUTHWEST AND WEST CENTRAL KANSAS. AVIATION WEATHER WILL BE  
WORST LATER ON TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING AS ADDITIONAL  
MOISTURE APPROACHES FROM THE SOUTH DUE TO THE REMNANTS OF  
HURRICANE POLO. WIDESPREAD IFR AND EVEN TEMPORARY LIFR  
CONDITIONS ARE LIKELY WITH HEAVIEST RAIN SHOWERS/THUNDERSTORMS  
TONIGHT.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 291954Z 2920/3018 18010KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100  
FM300000 19015KT 6SM BR VCTS OVC035CB  
TEMPO 3002/3006 4SM SHRA BR OVC025  
FM300600 15005KT 4SM SHRA BR OVC007  
PROB30 3006/3012 2SM TSRA BR OVC002CB  
FM301600 18022G33KT P6SM BKN013=  
METAR KGUY 291953Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM SCT022 BKN085 OVC110 23/18 A2981  
RMK AO2 SLP049 T02330183  
METAR KGUY 291853Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM FEW075 BKN110 22/18 A2983 RMK AO2  
RAE06 SLP059 P0000 T02220178  
METAR KGUY 291753Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM -RA OVC100 21/18 A2985 RMK AO2  
RAB1655 SLP068 P0000 60006 T02110178 10211 20178 58006  
 
KDHT 291736Z 2918/3018 20012KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 OVC040  
FM292100 19012KT 6SM BR VCTS OVC030CB  
TEMPO 2923/3003 4SM SHRA BR OVC009  
FM300300 15006KT 5SM SHRA BR OVC008 PROB30 3003/3009 2SM TSRA  
BR OVC004CB  
FM301500 20016KT P6SM SCT007  
METAR KDHT 291953Z AUTO 21014KT 10SM FEW031 SCT038 BKN090 23/17 A2987  
RMK AO2 SLP058 T02330172  
SPECI KDHT 291902Z AUTO 22013G21KT 10SM SCT029 BKN038 23/17 A2988 RMK  
AO2 T02280172  
METAR KDHT 291853Z AUTO 21014G21KT 10SM FEW023 BKN029 OVC110 23/17 A2989  
RMK AO2 SLP063 T02330167  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1752 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1237 PM CDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
ALL TERMINALS WILL BE BOUNCING AROUND BETWEEN VFR AND IFR BETWEEN  
NOW AND THIS EVENING AS SHOWERS AND STORMS CONTINUE TO MOVE  
ACROSS THE AREA. GENERAL COVERAGE AND INTENSITY OF STORMS WILL  
INCREASE THROUGH THIS EVENING, WITH IMPACTS EXPECTED AT ALL TAF  
SITES. MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS WILL BECOME MORE COMMON TONIGHT AS  
CEILINGS DROP AND VISIBILITY DROPS DUE TO PERIODS OF MODERATE TO  
HEAVY RAIN. CONDITIONS WILL GRADUALLY IMPROVE MAINLY BETWEEN 12Z  
AND 18Z WEDNESDAY. WINDS WILL BE SOUTHWESTERLY AT 10 TO 20 MPH,  
REDUCING AND BECOMING MORE SOUTHEASTERLY TONIGHT.  
WARD  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 291742Z 2918/3018 14008KT 6SM BR SCT015 OVC060 PROB30  
2921/2924 5SM RA BR OVC035  
FM300000 VRB06KT 6SM -RA BR SCT015 OVC050 PROB30 3003/3006  
5SM  
RA BR OVC030  
FM300600 09010KT 5SM RA BR SCT015 OVC025  
METAR KFMN 291953Z 00000KT 10SM OVC075 17/12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T01720117  
METAR KFMN 291853Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T01670122  
METAR KFMN 291753Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP100 T01610117  
10161 20122 55006  
 
METAR KLVS 291953Z AUTO 26005KT 7SM -RA 13/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP088 P0003  
T01280117  
METAR KLVS 291853Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM -RA 13/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP087  
P0004 T01330122  
METAR KLVS 291753Z AUTO 12009KT 7SM RA 14/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP095 P0002  
60017 T01390117 10150 20122 53010  
 
METAR KRTN 291953Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM FEW120 18/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T01830117  
METAR KRTN 291853Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T01830117  
METAR KRTN 291753Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM FEW100 18/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078  
60033 T01830122 10183 20133 56018  
 
METAR KCAO 291955Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP067  
T02170150  
METAR KCAO 291855Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM FEW050 SCT070 20/15 A2991 RMK AO2  
SLP071 T02000150  
SPECI KCAO 291807Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM SCT017 SCT029 OVC044 20/16 A2992  
RMK AO2 T02000161  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1940 UTC TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1151 AM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
WIDESPREAD AREAS OF RA WITH EMBEDDED TS CONTINUE ACROSS MUCH OF  
CENTRAL AND WESTERN NM AS OF 18Z. MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS REMAIN IN  
AREAS OF RAIN. THROUGHOUT THE AFTERNOON, TS WITH HEAVIER RAINFALL  
RATES ARE LIKELY TO DEVELOP ACROSS EASTERN NM, PRIMARILY AFTER 20Z.  
ANY DIRECT IMPACT TO TERMINALS ARE LIKELY TO BRING ABOUT BRIEF LIFR  
TO VLIFR CONDITIONS, ALONG WITH STRONG WINDS. AS RA AND TS CONTINUE  
TO ENCOMPASS THE AREA, MVFR TO IFR CEILINGS ARE LIKELY TO REMAIN  
ACROSS MUCH OF THE FORECAST AREA, INCLUDING ALL TAF SITES,  
ESPECIALLY AFTER 00Z. LOW TO MODERATE CONFIDENCE FOR A FEW SITES  
BRIEFLY LOWER TO LIFR CEILINGS AFTER 03-06Z. A FEW SITES MAY DEVELOP  
LOCALIZED FOG AS WELL, BUT CONFIDENCE IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO PLACE IN  
TAFS AT THIS TIME. A FEW SOUTHEAST AREAS, INCLUDING KROW, ARE LIKELY  
TO GET BACK TO VFR CONDITIONS NEAR THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 291200Z  
VALID 291800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 0415+07 0416+02 0516-09 0522-22 063039 052648 240653  
BCE 0915+01 2410-12 1735-23 183337 173043 204246  
LND 3106+08 3109+02 0111-10 0421-22 053439 061849 261854  
RKS 3405 3608+02 0107-10 2410-22 231039 232047 243351  
GJT 9900+08 1405+02 2707-09 2732-21 215936 225245 226550  
FMN 1407+08 1010+02 2427-07 2238-18 205733 207243 239348  
ABQ 0713+07 1618+05 2147-06 2150-15 224630 224841 248850  
MBW 3007 3209+02 3108-10 2311-22 233238 236446 245950  
DEN 0509+07 9900+03 2513-07 2547-19 215834 225845 237051  
PUB 3608+09 9900+05 2720-07 2233-18 244433 245943 247349  
ALS 1706+06 2513-07 2227-18 234833 226943 249149  
TCC 2016 2225+12 2226+07 2229-05 2334-16 244432 256138 267148  
BFF 3209 3009+09 2910+03 2713-10 2325-20 248036 228846 247751  
GLD 2313 2407+09 2309+05 2514-06 2223-17 213233 225444 257952  
GCK 2324+14 2430+10 2331+05 2328-05 2237-16 224432 224543 257351  
GAG 2233+17 2141+11 2142+06 2428-05 2329-16 244231 244542 266851  
AMA 2133 2132+12 2131+06 2327-05 2431-15 234131 244540 267250  
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DATA BASED ON 291200Z  
VALID 300000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 3508 0113+09 0618+04 0425-08 0429-21 041938 061846 210952  
BCE 0715+02 0620-09 1621-24 185435 195341 214247  
LND 9900+11 3208+04 0214-08 0214-20 081138 041847 242254  
RKS 9900 0707+03 0320-09 0412-20 243136 234346 234153  
GJT 0410+11 0810+04 0709-08 3424-21 207633 207544 228149  
FMN 0818+08 0928+04 0906-08 1824-17 206731 209041 720448  
ABQ 1616+10 2024+05 2034-05 1944-15 215829 228339 730050  
MBW 9900 9900+03 3511-09 3214-20 257734 237945 246853  
DEN 9900+10 0206+04 2206-08 3123-18 225132 226943 248851  
PUB 0607+09 9900+04 9900-06 1809-17 234631 236242 249650  
ALS 0912+04 1013-07 2026-16 215430 216542 730651  
TCC 1511 2119+12 2229+07 2238-05 2129-15 233231 257439 258549  
BFF 9900 9900+08 3106+04 3213-08 2916-21 268033 248844 258353  
GLD 9900 3510+10 3307+05 2509-05 2521-17 245132 246343 259251  
GCK 2022+16 2317+10 2423+06 2426-05 2330-16 234331 255342 269249  
GAG 1934+16 2230+12 2325+06 2616-05 2519-15 243631 243741 277949  
AMA 2028 2224+13 2226+07 2430-05 2328-14 233531 255839 267749  
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DATA BASED ON 291200Z  
VALID 301200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 0205 0315+10 0223+05 0215-07 0319-20 032636 041945 990054  
BCE 0328+04 3623-08 0230-21 341837 051646 010750  
LND 0505+08 0109+03 3207-08 3207-20 320635 225744 223755  
RKS 0616 0520+04 0416-08 0417-20 260934 195444 213755  
GJT 0916+09 0522+03 0424-09 0917-19 143134 145244 174852  
FMN 1420+08 1615+02 1620-10 1523-22 153733 184639 195646  
ABQ 2314+08 2413+03 2142-10 2056-20 206529 207037 218245  
MBW 0913 0715+02 9900-08 2309-19 242733 215342 208054  
DEN 0420+08 0520+02 1013-07 1819-16 184330 185541 196453  
PUB 0331+07 0614+03 1734-05 2034-15 173829 184640 206150  
ALS 3508+03 1518-07 1834-17 174231 195540 206947  
TCC 2233 2430+12 2341+09 2141-06 2148-16 206028 216237 225948  
BFF 0409 0416+09 0612+02 9900-07 1919-18 232132 225942 218455  
GLD 0714 0910+09 1611+05 1829-05 1927-15 183729 204840 215954  
GCK 1936+14 1838+11 1843+06 2037-05 2134-14 223629 234040 244453  
GAG 2040+17 1939+10 1938+07 2247-04 2344-14 233629 233439 263653  
AMA 1952 2349+12 2241+08 2333-04 2140-14 203828 223539 255250  
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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.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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