285  
NZUS99 KBOU 301011  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0405 MDT WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 300956Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T01280094 $  
METAR KFNL 300856Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM OVC060 14/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T01390094 53007 $  
METAR KFNL 300756Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM OVC075 13/09 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T01330094 $  
 
METAR KGXY 300956Z 02003KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T01280089  
METAR KGXY 300856Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 13/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T01280072 53007  
METAR KGXY 300756Z 35003KT 10SM OVC070 12/07 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T01220072  
 
METAR KLMO 300955Z AUTO 34005KT 7SM SCT070 BKN095 14/08 A2996 RMK AO2  
T01410083  
METAR KLMO 300935Z AUTO 32004KT 7SM SCT085 14/08 A2996 RMK AO2  
T01410084  
METAR KLMO 300915Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT060 SCT085 SCT090 13/08 A2997  
RMK AO2 T01330080  
 
METAR KBDU 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 SCT085 13/09 A2995 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KBDU 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 14/09 A2996 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KBDU 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 SCT085 14/09 A2996 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN160 12/08 A2993 RMK AO2  
T01170084 $  
METAR KEIK 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW160 12/08 A2993 RMK AO2  
T01190081 $  
METAR KEIK 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 BKN160 13/08 A2994 RMK AO2  
T01270085 $  
 
KBJC 300859Z 3009/0106 35008KT P6SM BKN060 OVC140  
FM301600 03011KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN050 OVC120 PROB30  
3016/3022 -SHRA BKN035 OVC060  
FM010000 32006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN090  
METAR KBJC 300955Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM SCT050 SCT075 SCT085 15/07 A2997  
RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 300935Z AUTO 34011KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 15/07 A2997 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KBJC 300915Z AUTO 34012KT 10SM SCT075 15/07 A2997 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 300856Z 3009/0112 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060 SCT150 BKN200  
FM301100 34007KT P6SM BKN060 OVC140  
FM301600 02011KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN060 OVC120  
TEMPO 3017/3021 -SHRA BKN025 OVC040  
FM010000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW060 BKN090  
METAR KDEN 300953Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW055 SCT080 SCT160 BKN220 14/10 A2994  
RMK AO2 SLP073 T01390100 $  
METAR KDEN 300853Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT160 BKN220 14/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T01390100 53006 $  
METAR KDEN 300753Z 23003KT 10SM FEW160 BKN220 15/09 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T01500094 $  
 
KBKF 300900Z 3009/0115 VRB06KT 9999 BKN140 BKN200 QNH2995INS  
BECMG 3015/3016 10005G10KT 9000 -RA SCT040 BKN060 OVC090  
QNH2996INS  
BECMG 0102/0103 18006KT 9999 NSW SCT130 OVC200 520009  
QNH3002INS TX20/3020Z TN13/3013Z  
METAR KBKF 300958Z 00000KT 10SM SCT070 BKN140 BKN200 14/09 A2995 RMK  
AO2A SLP079 T01370093  
METAR KBKF 300858Z 00000KT 10SM SCT070 BKN140 BKN200 13/09 A2995 RMK  
AO2A SLP079 T01340093 53001  
METAR KBKF 300758Z 21004KT 10SM BKN140 BKN200 14/09 A2995 RMK AO2A  
SLP079 T01350090  
 
KAPA 300857Z 3009/0106 VRB06KT P6SM BKN140 OVC200  
FM301100 34007KT P6SM BKN060 OVC140  
FM301400 36011KT P6SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN035 OVC060  
TEMPO 3016/3020 -SHRA BKN020 OVC030  
FM010000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW040 BKN070  
METAR KAPA 300953Z 00000KT 10SM BKN050 BKN080 13/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP094  
T01330094  
METAR KAPA 300853Z 00000KT 10SM BKN140 BKN200 14/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T01390089 53001  
METAR KAPA 300753Z 00000KT 10SM BKN140 BKN200 14/09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T01390089  
 
METAR KMNH 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 11/08 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC070 11/08 A3004 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMNH 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 OVC120 11/08 A3004 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 300955Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A2991 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 300935Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2992 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 300915Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM FEW070 13/11 A2993 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 300955Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A2989 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 300935Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A2990 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 300915Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A2990 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 300953Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP082  
T01390122  
SPECI KAKO 300941Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 13/12 A2992 RMK AO2  
T01330122  
SPECI KAKO 300934Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR CLR 13/12 A2992 RMK AO2  
T01330117  
 
METAR KLIC 300955Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM BKN080 14/12 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP069  
T01390122  
METAR KLIC 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 14/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T01390122 56003  
METAR KLIC 300755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 14/12 A2995 RMK AO2  
SLP075 T01440117  
 
METAR KHEQ 300955Z AUTO 31004KT 9SM CLR 14/14 A2986 RMK AO2 T01430137  
$  
METAR KHEQ 300935Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM CLR 14/13 A2986 RMK AO2 T01360135  
$  
METAR KHEQ 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A2986 RMK AO2 T01400136  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 300954Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2989 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 300934Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2989 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 300914Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2990 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 300953Z AUTO 33006KT 7SM CLR 16/15 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP066  
T01610150  
METAR KITR 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 16/15 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP075  
T01560150 58004  
METAR KITR 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 16/15 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP079  
T01560150  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/30/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:56:07 MDT / 18:44:16 MDT  
DENVER - 06:55:27 MDT / 18:44:05 MDT  
STERLING - 06:48:44 MDT / 18:36:49 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 09/30/26 10:01 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35000 FT MSL...198/051  
30000 FT MSL...200/039  
28000 FT MSL...197/027  
26000 FT MSL...187/018  
24000 FT MSL...153/005  
22000 FT MSL...138/015  
20000 FT MSL...147/018  
19000 FT MSL...140/016  
18000 FT MSL...123/015  
16000 FT MSL...063/012  
15000 FT MSL...068/017  
13000 FT MSL...028/031  
12600 FT MSL...031/036  
12000 FT MSL...027/034  
11000 FT MSL...020/028  
11000 FT MSL...020/028  
10000 FT MSL...015/025  
9900 FT MSL...013/025  
9000 FT MSL...015/022  
8900 FT MSL...017/022  
8000 FT MSL...025/018  
7900 FT MSL...023/017  
7200 FT MSL...044/012  
7000 FT MSL...059/012  
6700 FT MSL...043/012  
6100 FT MSL...072/008  
6000 FT MSL...044/008  
6000 FT MSL...009/009  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0539 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1139 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
THERE IS STILL A GOOD AMOUNT OF UNCERTAINTY REGARDING CEILING  
HEIGHTS AND RAINFALL PLACEMENT FOR THE UPCOMING SYSTEM ON  
WEDNESDAY. IT APPEARS DEN AND BJC WILL BE ON THE EDGE OF THE LOWER  
CLOUDS (2,500–5,000 FT) AND RAIN. BEST CHANCE FOR THE LOWER CLOUDS  
AT DEN AND BJC WILL BE 14-22Z. AFTER 00Z, DRIER AIR MOVES IN, BUT  
MODEL CROSS SECTIONS STILL HOLD ONTO A SCT-BKN LAYER AROUND  
6000-8000 FEET. AT APA, RAIN AND LOWER CLOUDS ARE EXPECTED TO MOVE  
IN BETWEEN 13Z AND 14Z AND LINGER THROUGH MOST OF THE AFTERNOON.  
IMPROVING CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED BY 00Z THURSDAY AS WELL. AS FAR  
AS WINDS GO, LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL TRANSITION TO THE NORTH BY  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 300955Z AUTO 02013G20KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 06/05 A3024 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 300935Z AUTO 02012G20KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 06/05 A3024 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K4BM 300915Z AUTO 02013G18KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 06/05 A3025 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 300955Z 01004KT 10SM SCT050 OVC060 12/10 A2997 RMK AO2A  
SLP078 T01210097 $  
METAR KAFF 300855Z 35004KT 10SM OVC055 12/09 A2998 RMK AO2A SLP082  
T01220088 55002 $  
METAR KAFF 300755Z 34004KT 10SM BKN048 OVC060 12/09 A3000 RMK AO2A  
SLP089 T01240089 $  
 
KCOS 300913Z 3009/0106 03007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT050 OVC100 PROB30  
3009/3015 -SHRA BKN050  
FM301500 01012KT 5SM -SHRA SCT020 OVC050  
FM010400 35012G22KT P6SM VCSH BKN050 OVC100  
METAR KCOS 300954Z 02008KT 10SM -RA SCT030 BKN070 OVC090 13/11 A2997 RMK  
AO2 SLP086 P0000 T01330111 $  
METAR KCOS 300854Z 03006KT 10SM -RA SCT050 BKN060 OVC100 14/10 A2999 RMK  
AO2 RAB26 SLP086 P0000 60000 T01390100 58002 $  
METAR KCOS 300754Z 03006KT 10SM FEW035 SCT045 BKN060 OVC130 14/10 A3000  
RMK AO2 SLP088 T01390100 $  
 
METAR KFLY 300955Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM -RA OVC070 12/09 A3002 RMK AO2  
T01210092  
METAR KFLY 300935Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM -DZ BKN070 OVC080 13/09 A3002 RMK  
AO2 T01250088  
METAR KFLY 300915Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM -DZ SCT060 BKN070 OVC090 13/08  
A3002 RMK AO2 T01250084  
 
KFCS 300807Z 3008/0110 36005KT 9999 BKN060 OVC090 620805  
QNH2999INS  
BECMG 3008/3009 01010KT 9000 -RA BKN040 620705 QNH2997INS  
BECMG 3012/3013 35015G25KT 6000 RA OVC030 620705 520009  
QNH3000INS  
BECMG 3016/3017 36025G35KT 6000 RA OVC030 620609 530009  
QNH2998INS  
TEMPO 3017/3021 4800 BR BKN010  
BECMG 0103/0104 35025G35KT 9999 NSW BKN050 620609 530009  
QNH3007INS TX16/3021Z TN12/3013Z  
METAR KFCS 300955Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM FEW032 BKN039 OVC080 14/11 A2994  
RMK AO2 DZE0855DZB09E21RAB21E47DZB47E54 SLP087 P0000  
T01400108 $  
SPECI KFCS 300954Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM FEW032 BKN039 OVC080 14/11  
A2994 RMK AO2 DZE0855DZB09E21RAB21E47DZB47E54 SLP087 $  
SPECI KFCS 300909Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM -DZ FEW040 BKN065 BKN080 BKN100  
15/11 A2995 RMK AO2 DZB09 SLP090 $  
 
KPUB 300659Z 3007/0106 VRB04KT P6SM -RA FEW070 OVC100 PROB30  
3008/3013 4SM -SHRA BR SCT030 OVC050  
FM301300 02005KT P6SM -SHRA FEW030 BKN050 OVC120  
FM301800 04012KT P6SM -SHRA FEW030 BKN050 OVC150 PROB30  
3020/3024 4SM -SHRA BKN030 OVC100  
FM010300 01007KT P6SM -SHRA OVC050  
METAR KPUB 300953Z AUTO 10004KT 5SM -RA BR SCT039 BKN055 OVC085 16/14  
A2988 RMK AO2 SLP065 P0019 T01560144  
SPECI KPUB 300924Z AUTO 08005KT 4SM -RA BR SCT023 BKN031 OVC080 16/14  
A2988 RMK AO2 P0017 T01560139  
SPECI KPUB 300914Z AUTO 08009KT 2 1/2SM +RA BR SCT023 BKN027 OVC038  
16/14 A2988 RMK AO2 P0005 T01560139  
 
METAR KVTP 300955Z AUTO 09006KT M1/4SM RA OVC002 05/05 A3023 RMK AO2  
P0012  
METAR KVTP 300935Z AUTO 11004KT M1/4SM +RA OVC002 05/05 A3023 RMK AO2  
P0010  
METAR KVTP 300915Z AUTO 09009KT 1/4SM RA OVC002 05/05 A3023 RMK AO2  
P0004  
 
SPECI KTAD 300958Z AUTO 32005KT 3SM RA BR SCT012 BKN026 OVC033 12/12  
A2992 RMK AO2 P0001 T01220117  
METAR KTAD 300954Z AUTO 33004KT 2 1/2SM RA BR BKN012 BKN022 OVC035 12/12  
A2992 RMK AO2 SLP067 P0008 T01220117  
SPECI KTAD 300952Z AUTO 33004KT 2 1/2SM RA BR BKN012 BKN019 OVC032 12/12  
A2992 RMK AO2 P0008  
 
METAR KLHX 300953Z AUTO 30006KT 7SM -RA OVC100 15/14 A2985 RMK AO2  
SLP058 P0004 T01500144  
METAR KLHX 300853Z AUTO 14003KT 7SM -RA OVC110 16/16 A2985 RMK AO2  
SLP058 P0004 60009 T01610156 58009  
METAR KLHX 300753Z AUTO 16008KT 7SM -RA SCT032 BKN075 OVC090 17/16 A2988  
RMK AO2 SLP067 P0005 T01670156  
 
METAR KLAA 300953Z AUTO 35004KT 6SM -RA BR OVC110 17/17 A2981 RMK AO2  
SLP052 P0006 T01670167 $  
METAR KLAA 300853Z AUTO 02004KT 5SM RA BR OVC095 17/17 A2984 RMK AO2  
SLP063 P0006 60012 T01670167 58008 $  
METAR KLAA 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM -RA BR SCT035 BKN070 OVC090 17/17  
A2986 RMK AO2 SLP072 P0004 T01720167 $  
 
METAR KSPD 300956Z AUTO 02009KT 16/15 A2981 RMK AO1 SLP041 T01560150  
METAR KSPD 300856Z AUTO 02007KT 16/16 A2983 RMK AO1 SLP046 P0001 60016  
T01560156 58023  
METAR KSPD 300756Z AUTO 36006KT 16/16 A2985 RMK AO1 SLP054 P0007  
T01610156  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/30/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:44:34 MDT / 18:33:26 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:53:40 MDT / 18:43:08 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:45:36 MDT / 18:35:10 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 09/30/26 10:01 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35000 FT MSL...199/047  
33000 FT MSL...198/046  
32000 FT MSL...197/044  
31000 FT MSL...197/040  
30000 FT MSL...197/036  
29000 FT MSL...192/033  
27000 FT MSL...183/026  
26800 FT MSL...183/026  
25000 FT MSL...175/019  
24000 FT MSL...176/017  
23000 FT MSL...180/014  
22800 FT MSL...180/013  
22000 FT MSL...158/014  
21000 FT MSL...143/015  
20000 FT MSL...131/015  
19300 FT MSL...138/006  
19000 FT MSL...128/008  
18000 FT MSL...118/013  
17000 FT MSL...100/018  
16600 FT MSL...101/018  
16000 FT MSL...092/019  
15000 FT MSL...075/018  
14200 FT MSL...071/019  
14000 FT MSL...069/019  
13000 FT MSL...068/020  
12300 FT MSL...066/020  
12000 FT MSL...067/020  
11000 FT MSL...060/019  
10800 FT MSL...059/019  
10000 FT MSL...057/019  
9600 FT MSL...057/019  
9000 FT MSL...061/018  
8600 FT MSL...065/018  
8000 FT MSL...072/017  
7700 FT MSL...068/016  
7100 FT MSL...055/015  
7000 FT MSL...076/014  
6400 FT MSL...049/015  
6000 FT MSL...050/014  
5900 FT MSL...060/013  
5700 FT MSL...057/012  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0649 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1059 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: MVFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO QUICKLY  
DEVELOP TONIGHT AND PERSIST THROUGH THE REST OF THIS TAF PERIOD,  
WITH NEAR IFR CONDITIONS AT TIME AS WELL. CLOUDS WILL STEADILY  
INCREASE IN COVERAGE AND LOWER TONIGHT, REACHING MVFR TO IFR CEILING  
HEIGHTS. ALONG WITH THAT, RAIN SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED TO INCREASE IN  
COVERAGE AS A MOIST STORM SYSTEM INFLUENCES THE AREA. VISIBILITY IS  
EXPECTED TO DROP TO MVFR, TO POSSIBLY IFR, VISIBILITY REDUCTIONS  
WHEN RAIN FILLS IN. IN ADDITION, ISOLATED INSTANCES OF LIGHTNING AND  
THUNDER WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD. LOOKING AT WINDS,  
LIGHTER WINDS TONIGHT WILL INCREASE TOMORROW, BUT ESPECIALLY FOR  
KCOS AND KPUB GIVEN CLOSER PROXIMITY TO THE SURFACE ASSOCIATED WITH  
THE STORM SYSTEM.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 300953Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 05/05 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T00500050  
METAR KCAG 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T00610056 53003  
METAR KCAG 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T00720061  
 
METAR KHDN 300956Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T00780061 PNO $  
METAR KHDN 300856Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP112  
6//// T00780067 53002 PNO $  
METAR KHDN 300756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T00830067 PNO $  
 
METAR KSBS 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3001 RMK AO1  
T00650055  
METAR KSBS 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3002 RMK AO1  
T00620051  
METAR KSBS 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/05 A3002 RMK AO1  
T00640054  
 
METAR KC07 300955Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/02 A3021 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 300935Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/01 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 300915Z AUTO 10SM CLR 05/02 A3022 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 300955Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3011 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 300935Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 01/00 A3011 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 300915Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 00/00 A3011 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 300953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T00890072  
METAR KEEO 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T00830072 56001  
METAR KEEO 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T00890072  
 
METAR K20V 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 05/03 A3006 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K20V 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 05/03 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 BKN070 06/03 A3007 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 300955Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM BKN060 06/04 A3013 RMK AO2  
T00600035  
METAR KGNB 300935Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM BKN060 05/03 A3012 RMK AO2  
T00520031  
METAR KGNB 300915Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT060 05/03 A3013 RMK AO2  
T00520029  
 
METAR K0CO 300955Z AUTO 11019G32KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 00/00 A3028 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K0CO 300935Z AUTO 14012G19KT 090V160 M1/4SM FG OVC001 01/01 A3030  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 300915Z AUTO 13009G25KT 300V290 M1/4SM FG OVC001 01/01 A3030  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 300959Z AUTO 21005KT M1/4SM OVC001 04/04 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 300939Z AUTO 17006KT M1/4SM OVC001 04/04 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 300919Z AUTO 16006KT M1/4SM OVC001 04/04 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 300522Z 3006/0106 34007KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200  
FM301000 VRB05KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA  
BKN080  
FM301800 17008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM010000 13008KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KGJT 300953Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM SCT120 17/09 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP045  
T01670094 $  
METAR KGJT 300853Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM OVC100 17/11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T01670106 55001 $  
METAR KGJT 300753Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP048  
T01610106 $  
 
KRIL 300522Z 3006/0106 09004KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200  
FM301200 VRB03KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA  
OVC050  
FM301800 32007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 3018/3023 -SHRA  
BKN050  
FM010000 02007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN130  
METAR KRIL 300953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP066  
T01220089  
METAR KRIL 300853Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP072  
T01220094 53001  
METAR KRIL 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP070  
T01220089  
 
METAR K5SM 300824Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 OVC095 05/02 A3019 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 300522Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120 BKN140  
FM301200 VRB04KT P6SM VCSH BKN070 PROB30 3012/3018 -SHRA  
OVC050  
FM301800 07008KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC070 PROB30 3018/3024  
-SHRA BKN050  
FM010000 07009KT P6SM BKN100 BKN250  
METAR KEGE 300956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T01110056  
METAR KEGE 300856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 11/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T01110061 50003  
METAR KEGE 300756Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM BKN110 11/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T01060056  
 
KASE 300522Z 3006/0106 21004KT P6SM VCSH FEW060 BKN080 BKN100  
PROB30 3010/3016 -SHRA BKN060  
FM301600 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 OVC080  
FM301900 19005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT035 OVC040 PROB30 3020/0102  
-SHRA BKN035  
FM010400 17005KT P6SM SCT070 OVC120  
METAR KASE 300953Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM OVC100 10/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP049  
T01000061  
METAR KASE 300853Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM OVC110 10/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP053  
T01000061 56004  
METAR KASE 300753Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM OVC110 11/06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP056  
T01060061  
 
METAR KCCU 300955Z AUTO 08011G18KT 10SM SCT009 BKN015 OVC023 02/01 A3026  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 300935Z AUTO 09009G17KT 10SM BKN015 OVC022 02/01 A3027 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 300915Z AUTO 09013G17KT 10SM SCT011 OVC021 02/00 A3027 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 300953Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM BKN041 OVC049 06/05 A3016 RMK AO2  
SLP065 T00610050  
METAR KLXV 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC043 06/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP064  
T00560050 58001  
METAR KLXV 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN045 OVC055 06/05 A3017 RMK AO2  
SLP065 T00610050  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/30/2026  
RANGELY - 07:10:49 MDT / 18:59:14 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 07:09:38 MDT / 18:58:38 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 07:03:06 MDT / 18:51:17 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/30/26 09:53 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35000 FT MSL...171/032  
34100 FT MSL...173/028  
30700 FT MSL...122/009  
30000 FT MSL...097/008  
28000 FT MSL...109/011  
27300 FT MSL...116/012  
26000 FT MSL...127/013  
25000 FT MSL...130/014  
24000 FT MSL...130/016  
23900 FT MSL...130/016  
22000 FT MSL...127/017  
21300 FT MSL...117/015  
20000 FT MSL...104/015  
19000 FT MSL...086/015  
19000 FT MSL...087/015  
18000 FT MSL...077/018  
17200 FT MSL...073/020  
17000 FT MSL...071/020  
16000 FT MSL...065/022  
15500 FT MSL...063/021  
15000 FT MSL...065/020  
14400 FT MSL...063/018  
14000 FT MSL...062/017  
13300 FT MSL...063/018  
13000 FT MSL...068/019  
12400 FT MSL...067/021  
12000 FT MSL...066/022  
11800 FT MSL...065/022  
11000 FT MSL...059/022  
11000 FT MSL...067/021  
10400 FT MSL...058/023  
10200 FT MSL...051/022  
10100 FT MSL...058/023  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0528 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1124 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
FAIRLY QUIET START TO THE TAF FORECAST WITH PRECIPITATION  
LIMITED TO THE SOUTHERN BORDER. HOWEVER EXPECT THIS  
PRECIPITATION SHIELD TO LIFT NORTHWARD THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING  
HOURS SPREADING PRECIPITATION AND LOWER CLOUDS ALONG THE WAY.  
MVFR IS CURRENTLY IMPACTING KTEX AND THIS WILL CONTINUE FOR MUCH  
OF THE FORECAST WITH THESE CONDITIONS LIFTING UP TOWARD KGUC TO  
KMTJ THROUGH THE MORNING. FARTHER NORTH FROM KASE TO KEGE VFR/ILS  
APPEAR MORE LIKELY UNTIL SHOWERS MOVE BY SUNRISE. SLOW  
IMPROVEMENT COMES AFTER SUNSET ON WEDNESDAY THOUGH THE WET  
CONDITIONS MAY LEAD TO ADDITIONAL STRATUS AND FOG FORMATION BY  
SUNRISE ON THURSDAY.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 300955Z AUTO 04003KT 7SM SCT060 SCT070 OVC085 14/12 A2988 RMK  
AO2 T01400124 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 300935Z AUTO 06004KT 7SM SCT075 OVC085 14/12 A2988 RMK AO2  
T01420123 PWINO  
METAR KAJZ 300915Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM BKN095 15/13 A2988 RMK AO2  
T01450125 PWINO  
 
KMTJ 300522Z 3006/0106 12006KT P6SM FEW110 BKN140 PROB30 3008/3012  
-SHRA BKN060  
FM301200 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA BKN050 OVC070 PROB30 3012/3015  
6SM  
-SHRA BR OVC025  
FM301500 VRB03KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 OVC060 PROB30  
3015/3021 5SM  
-SHRA BR BKN030 BKN040  
FM302100 22006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT026 OVC040 PROB30  
3021/3024 5SM  
-SHRA BR BKN029  
FM010000 15006KT P6SM VCSH OVC050  
METAR KMTJ 300953Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM -RA BKN055 OVC075 13/12 A2992 RMK  
AO2 SLP068 P0002 T01330122  
METAR KMTJ 300853Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM -RA OVC080 13/12 A2992 RMK AO2  
SLP067 P0003 60003 T01330122 55001  
METAR KMTJ 300753Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM -RA BKN080 OVC095 14/12 A2991 RMK  
AO2 RAB40 SLP063 P0000 T01390117  
 
METAR KGUC 300956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT050 OVC060 09/08 A3000 RMK  
AO2 SLP088 P0003 T00940083 $  
METAR KGUC 300856Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM -RA BKN045 OVC055 10/08 A3000 RMK  
AO2 SLP085 P0001 60001 T01000078 55001 $  
METAR KGUC 300756Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM -RA BKN060 OVC075 11/08 A3000 RMK  
AO2 SLP083 P0000 T01060078 $  
 
METAR K7BM 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM DZ SCT007 BKN034 OVC042 07/07 A3015  
RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM DZ SCT007 BKN034 OVC044 07/07 A3015  
RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA BKN007 BKN014 OVC030 07/07 A3016  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 300955Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM -RA OVC070 10/08 A3005 RMK AO2  
T01030080  
METAR KAEJ 300935Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 10/08 A3006 RMK AO2  
T01030081  
METAR KAEJ 300915Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM DZ SCT055 OVC070 10/08 A3006 RMK  
AO2 T01030082  
 
METAR KANK 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -RA BR FEW014 BKN035 BKN045 OVC050  
10/09 A3002 RMK AO2 P0012 T00990094 $  
METAR KANK 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM -RA BR BKN015 BKN025 BKN036 OVC055  
10/10 A3002 RMK AO2 P0008 T00980096 $  
METAR KANK 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM -RA BR FEW018 SCT048 OVC060 10/09  
A3003 RMK AO2 P0004 T00990092 $  
 
METAR KMYP 300955Z AUTO 10033G42KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 02/02 A3025 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMYP 300935Z AUTO 10038G45KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 02/02 A3023 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KMYP 300915Z AUTO 10033G43KT M1/4SM -RA OVC001 02/02 A3026 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA OVC075 12/12 A2988 RMK AO2 P0003  
T01240117  
METAR KAIB 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM -RA OVC075 12/12 A2988 RMK AO2 P0002  
T01240118  
METAR KAIB 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA FEW043 OVC075 12/12 A2989 RMK  
AO2 P0002 T01240118  
 
KTEX 300912Z 3009/0106 00000KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 SCT070 OVC100  
PROB30 3009/3015 4SM -SHRA BR BKN022 OVC035  
FM301500 09006KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT019 BKN022 PROB30 3015/3021  
2SM -SHRA BR BKN012 OVC019  
FM302100 02007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT017 OVC035 PROB30 0100/0103  
4SM  
-SHRA BR BKN024 BKN035  
METAR KTEX 300955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ SCT012 BKN047 OVC075 07/07  
A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -DZ SCT009 BKN065 OVC085 07/07  
A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 OVC090 07/07 A3004 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR K04V 300955Z AUTO 25003KT 7SM OVC050 10/10 A3003 RMK AO2 P0002  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 300935Z AUTO 24005KT 5SM BKN048 OVC060 10/09 A3004 RMK AO2  
P0001 PWINO  
METAR K04V 300915Z AUTO 26003KT 5SM OVC050 10/08 A3003 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
SPECI KCEZ 301000Z AUTO 22003KT 4SM -RA BR SCT023 BKN044 OVC060 12/11  
A2989 RMK AO2 P0000 T01170111  
METAR KCEZ 300953Z AUTO 20003KT 5SM -RA BR SCT021 BKN029 OVC060 12/11  
A2989 RMK AO2 SLP062 P0003 T01170111  
SPECI KCEZ 300950Z AUTO 20003KT 5SM -RA BR SCT021 BKN029 OVC060 12/11  
A2989 RMK AO2 P0002  
 
KDRO 301004Z 3010/0106 01005KT P6SM -RA OVC060 PROB30 3010/3016  
4SM  
-SHRA BR BKN030 OVC050  
FM301600 07005KT P6SM -SHRA BKN022 OVC027  
FM301900 17006KT P6SM -SHRA SCT022 BKN035 PROB30  
3019/3024 4SM  
-TSRA BR BKN022CB BKN023  
FM010000 31005KT 6SM -SHRA SCT026 OVC035 PROB30  
0100/0103 4SM  
-SHRA BR BKN026 BKN030 BKN035  
FM010300 VRB04KT P6SM BKN035  
METAR KDRO 300953Z AUTO 01005KT 8SM -RA OVC060 11/11 A2990 RMK AO2  
SLP064 P0002 T01110106  
METAR KDRO 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW038 OVC050 11/11 A2992 RMK  
AO2 RAB0758 SLP073 P0000 60006 T01110106 55005  
METAR KDRO 300753Z AUTO 21004KT 9SM FEW001 OVC055 11/11 A2992 RMK AO2  
RAE43 SLP071 P0002 T01110106  
 
METAR KPSO 300955Z AUTO VRB01KT 9SM -RA BKN004 BKN014 OVC055 09/09 A2997  
RMK AO2 P0002  
METAR KPSO 300935Z AUTO 28003KT 5SM -RA BR OVC002 09/09 A2997 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 300915Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM -RA OVC002 10/09 A2997 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 300955Z AUTO 04007KT 1/4SM +RA OVC001 02/02 A3021 RMK AO2  
P0001  
METAR KCPW 300935Z AUTO 03006KT 1/4SM +DZ OVC001 02/02 A3021 RMK AO2  
METAR KCPW 300915Z AUTO 04011G17KT 1/2SM +DZ OVC001 02/02 A3021 RMK  
AO2  
 
KALS 300916Z 3009/0106 VRB05KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT030 OVC050  
FM301300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 OVC030  
FM301800 25005KT P6SM FEW030 OVC050  
FM302100 25007KT P6SM -RA FEW030 OVC050  
FM010000 10010KT P6SM -SHRA OVC020  
METAR KALS 300952Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM -RA OVC060 11/09 A2996 RMK AO2  
SLP069 P0009 T01060089  
METAR KALS 300852Z AUTO 30008KT 7SM -RA FEW036 OVC055 11/09 A2999 RMK  
AO2 SLP077 P0003 60004 T01060094 53001  
METAR KALS 300752Z AUTO VRB05KT 8SM -RA OVC055 11/09 A2996 RMK AO2  
SLP068 P0001 T01110089  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 09/30/2026  
VAIL - 07:01:00 MDT / 18:49:41 MDT  
DURANGO - 07:06:23 MDT / 18:56:24 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:58:27 MDT / 18:48:22 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 09/30/26 09:53 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35000 FT MSL...171/032  
34100 FT MSL...173/028  
30700 FT MSL...122/009  
30000 FT MSL...097/008  
28000 FT MSL...109/011  
27300 FT MSL...116/012  
26000 FT MSL...127/013  
25000 FT MSL...130/014  
24000 FT MSL...130/016  
23900 FT MSL...130/016  
22000 FT MSL...127/017  
21300 FT MSL...117/015  
20000 FT MSL...104/015  
19000 FT MSL...086/015  
19000 FT MSL...087/015  
18000 FT MSL...077/018  
17200 FT MSL...073/020  
17000 FT MSL...071/020  
16000 FT MSL...065/022  
15500 FT MSL...063/021  
15000 FT MSL...065/020  
14400 FT MSL...063/018  
14000 FT MSL...062/017  
13300 FT MSL...063/018  
13000 FT MSL...068/019  
12400 FT MSL...067/021  
12000 FT MSL...066/022  
11800 FT MSL...065/022  
11000 FT MSL...059/022  
11000 FT MSL...067/021  
10400 FT MSL...058/023  
10200 FT MSL...051/022  
10100 FT MSL...058/023  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0528 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1124 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
FAIRLY QUIET START TO THE TAF FORECAST WITH PRECIPITATION  
LIMITED TO THE SOUTHERN BORDER. HOWEVER EXPECT THIS  
PRECIPITATION SHIELD TO LIFT NORTHWARD THROUGH THE EARLY MORNING  
HOURS SPREADING PRECIPITATION AND LOWER CLOUDS ALONG THE WAY.  
MVFR IS CURRENTLY IMPACTING KTEX AND THIS WILL CONTINUE FOR MUCH  
OF THE FORECAST WITH THESE CONDITIONS LIFTING UP TOWARD KGUC TO  
KMTJ THROUGH THE MORNING. FARTHER NORTH FROM KASE TO KEGE VFR/ILS  
APPEAR MORE LIKELY UNTIL SHOWERS MOVE BY SUNRISE. SLOW  
IMPROVEMENT COMES AFTER SUNSET ON WEDNESDAY THOUGH THE WET  
CONDITIONS MAY LEAD TO ADDITIONAL STRATUS AND FOG FORMATION BY  
SUNRISE ON THURSDAY.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT 5SM -SHRA BR SCT030 OVC050  
FM301200 26006KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 OVC070  
FM301700 12006KT P6SM FEW050 BKN070  
FM010100 23005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 300953Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM -RA BKN080 OVC100 16/13 A2983 RMK  
AO2 RAE0856B23 SLP053 P0001 T01610133 $  
METAR KPGA 300853Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM -RA FEW043 OVC090 17/13 A2984 RMK  
AO2 SLP056 P0000 60000 T01670128 53005 $  
METAR KPGA 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA SCT047 SCT075 OVC100 17/12  
A2984 RMK AO2 RAB00 SLP054 P0000 T01720122 $  
 
METAR KRQE 300953Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM FEW010 BKN022 OVC027 10/09 A2992  
RMK AO2 SLP061 T01000094 $  
SPECI KRQE 300946Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT010 BKN020 OVC027 10/09 A2992  
RMK AO2 T01000094 $  
SPECI KRQE 300913Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN010 BKN027 OVC039 10/09 A2992  
RMK AO2 T01000094 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0912 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION...WEDNESDAY 30/06Z THROUGH THURSDAY 01/06Z  
LOOK FOR  
SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS WITH EMBEDDED THUNDERSTORMS ALONG  
AND NORTHEAST OF A KGCN-KFLG-KSOW LINE THROUGH 18Z, ISOLATED  
ACTIVITY SOUTH OF THIS LINE. AFTER 18Z, ACTIVITY SHIFTING  
EASTWARD, THEN COMING TO AN END WEDNESDAY EVENING. AREAS OF MVFR  
AND ISOLATED IFR CONDITIONS THROUGH 18Z, WITH IMPROVING  
CONDITIONS THEREAFTER. LOCAL LIFR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN AREAS OF  
FOG. WINDS SHIFTING TO WEST TO NORTHWEST AT 5-15 KTS BY 12Z.  
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY 01/06Z THROUGH SATURDAY 03/06Z...VFR  
CONDITIONS FORECAST. WINDS GENERALLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE AT LESS  
THAN 10 KTS THROUGH THE PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 300909Z 3009/0112 32004KT P6SM SKC  
FM301900 33008KT P6SM SKC  
FM010300 16005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 300954Z 32004KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP094 T01330044  
$  
METAR KSLC 300854Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP092 T01390056  
55002 $  
METAR KSLC 300754Z 32006KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP092 T01390061  
$  
 
KVEL 300522Z 3006/0106 20003KT P6SM SKC  
FM300900 36007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM301800 04007KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KVEL 300953Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T00890044  
METAR KVEL 300853Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T00940056 53001  
METAR KVEL 300753Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T01000061  
 
METAR KPUC 300953Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T01280061  
METAR KPUC 300853Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T01220067 55001  
METAR KPUC 300753Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T01280067  
 
KCNY 300522Z 3006/0106 VRB04KT P6SM BKN200  
FM301800 03006KT P6SM BKN250  
FM010000 04010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 300953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 13/13 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP055  
T01330128  
METAR KCNY 300853Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP060  
T01390122 56002  
METAR KCNY 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP064  
T01330122  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0456 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
KSLC...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST AT THE KSLC TERMINAL THROUGH  
THE FORECAST PERIOD. DRY AND STABLE CONDITIONS WITH MOSTLY CLEAR  
SKIES WILL CONTINUE. LIGHT WEST TO NORTHWESTERLY WINDS WILL  
CONTINUE THROUGH MOST OF THE TAF PERIOD. HOWEVER, DUE TO DRAINAGE  
FROM NEARBY MOUNTAINS, THE FLOW AT THE TERMINAL COULD SWITCH TO  
SOUTHERLY OR VARY AT TIMES.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST AT  
ALL TAFS SITES THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD. DRY AND STABLE  
CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT NORTHERLY WINDS WILL PREVAIL AT ALL SITES.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 300520Z 3006/0106 03008KT P6SM SKC  
FM300700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM301700 36006KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KEVW 300953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T00830011  
METAR KEVW 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T00780017 56006  
METAR KEVW 300753Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T00830022  
 
KRKS 300520Z 3006/0106 27005KT P6SM SKC  
FM301800 03008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRKS 300954Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T00670000  
METAR KRKS 300854Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T00941006 55003  
METAR KRKS 300754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP104  
T01001006  
 
KRWL 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM301500 05010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 300953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T00170000  
METAR KRWL 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T00280006 55000  
METAR KRWL 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T00440011  
 
KLAR 300520Z 3006/0106 31005KT P6SM SKC  
FM301700 10011KT P6SM FEW150  
FM010500 21006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLAR 300953Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00330011  
METAR KLAR 300853Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00330011 53003  
METAR KLAR 300753Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 04/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T00390011  
 
KCYS 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM301300 35008KT P6SM FEW130  
FM301700 05010KT P6SM SCT130  
FM302200 11008KT P6SM SCT130  
FM010200 VRB05KT P6SM BKN130  
METAR KCYS 300953Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP097  
T00830056  
METAR KCYS 300853Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T00830056 53002  
METAR KCYS 300753Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T00890056  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 09/30/26 09:54 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...357/018  
14000 FT MSL...336/018  
13000 FT MSL...338/024  
12800 FT MSL...342/021  
12000 FT MSL...337/022  
11200 FT MSL...338/019  
11000 FT MSL...338/018  
10000 FT MSL...337/015  
10000 FT MSL...339/019  
9000 FT MSL...339/021  
9000 FT MSL...333/015  
8000 FT MSL...331/021  
8000 FT MSL...331/021  
7400 FT MSL...331/023  
7000 FT MSL...326/020  
6700 FT MSL...332/022  
6200 FT MSL...316/019  
6000 FT MSL...307/017  
6000 FT MSL...303/016  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 09/30/26 09:56 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...347/029  
14000 FT MSL...349/026  
13200 FT MSL...346/025  
13000 FT MSL...343/024  
12000 FT MSL...345/024  
11700 FT MSL...348/024  
11000 FT MSL...345/022  
10500 FT MSL...348/020  
10000 FT MSL...348/016  
9500 FT MSL...341/015  
9000 FT MSL...345/014  
8600 FT MSL...350/007  
7900 FT MSL...180/004  
7400 FT MSL...163/009  
7000 FT MSL...192/014  
6700 FT MSL...210/013  
6600 FT MSL...221/011  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0958 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 357 AM MDT WED SEP 30 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY. HIGH PRESSURE  
WILL BRING A MAINLY CLEAR SKY WITH ONLY SOME PASSING MID AND  
HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS, WITH GENERALLY 10 KNOTS OR LESS.  
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 0902 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1100 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS FOR THE DURATION OF  
THIS TAF PERIOD, WITH KSNY AND KAIA POSSIBLY BEING AN EXCEPTION.  
WHERE VIS OVERNIGHT MAY BE REDUCED DUE TO BR FOR BOTH LOCATIONS. IN  
ADDITION, BY LATE MORNING, A STORM WILL LIFT FAR ENOUGH NORTH IN  
WHICH IT WILL BEGIN TO AFFECT KSNY BY 16Z WITH CIGS LOWERING TO MVFR  
AND POSSIBLY IFR BY 18Z ALONG WITH INCREASED CHANCES OF SHOWERS.  
WINDS WILL POSE NO AVIATION CONCERNS OVERNIGHT INTO TOMORROW WITH  
SPEEDS STAYING GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KNOTS OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 300955Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A2996 RMK AO2  
T00950092  
METAR KIBM 300935Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 09/09 A2996 RMK AO2  
T00900087  
METAR KIBM 300915Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 08/08 A2996 RMK AO2  
T00820080  
 
KSNY 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM301300 01006KT 4SM BR OVC050  
FM301600 05010KT 6SM -SHRA OVC040  
FM010200 31006KT 6SM -SHRA OVC060  
METAR KSNY 300953Z AUTO 31006KT 3SM BR CLR 10/09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T01000094  
METAR KSNY 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 10/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP093  
T01000089 53002  
METAR KSNY 300753Z AUTO 35003KT 4SM BR CLR 11/10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T01060100  
 
METAR KOGA 300955Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2986 RMK AO2  
T01260122  
METAR KOGA 300935Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2986 RMK AO2  
T01250120  
METAR KOGA 300915Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A2986 RMK AO2  
T01250120  
 
METAR KIML 300953Z AUTO 32003KT 9SM CLR 15/14 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T01500139  
METAR KIML 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 15/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP081  
T01500144 50001  
METAR KIML 300753Z AUTO 33004KT 9SM CLR 14/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T01440139  
 
KMCK 300602Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT 1/4SM FG OVC003  
TEMPO 3012/3016 1/2SM FG OVC005  
FM301600 03008KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC007  
FM301800 02012G20KT 2SM -RA BR OVC015  
METAR KMCK 300953Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR OVC001 17/17 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01670167  
SPECI KMCK 300945Z AUTO 27003KT 2SM BR OVC001 17/17 A2981 RMK AO2  
T01670167  
METAR KMCK 300853Z AUTO 31004KT 3/4SM BR VV002 17/17 A2981 RMK AO2  
SLP078 T01670167 55002  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 09/30/26 10:01 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...343/030  
14000 FT MSL...346/031  
13000 FT MSL...347/031  
12000 FT MSL...346/032  
12000 FT MSL...347/032  
11000 FT MSL...346/032  
10100 FT MSL...345/033  
10000 FT MSL...345/032  
9000 FT MSL...348/032  
8500 FT MSL...354/031  
8000 FT MSL...357/030  
7500 FT MSL...358/030  
7000 FT MSL...357/029  
6500 FT MSL...358/028  
6000 FT MSL...357/028  
5400 FT MSL...357/026  
5000 FT MSL...357/026  
4700 FT MSL...358/024  
4100 FT MSL...002/022  
4000 FT MSL...003/023  
3600 FT MSL...001/022  
3400 FT MSL...360/022  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0710 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1259 AM CDT WED SEP 30 2026  
AREAS OF MVFR AND LOCALIZED IFR ARE EXPECTED DUE TO CEILINGS AND  
FOG ALONG AND SOUTHEAST OF A LINE FROM ONL TO TIF TO OGA LINE.  
THESE SHOULD IMPROVE BY MID-MORNING. OTHERWISE, AN AREA OF  
LIGHT TO MODERATE RAIN WILL SPREAD INTO SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA LATE  
THIS MORNING INTO THIS AFTERNOON. LOCAL MVFR COULD OCCUR WITH  
THIS ALONG AND MAINLY SOUTH OF I-80 THIS AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 300520Z 3006/0106 VRB03KT P6SM BKN120  
FM301000 VRB03KT 5SM BR BKN050  
FM301300 02011KT 3SM -SHRA BR OVC007  
FM301800 01012G20KT 2SM -RA BR OVC015  
METAR KGLD 300953Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR CLR 16/15 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP066  
T01610150  
METAR KGLD 300853Z AUTO 30004KT 6SM BR SCT100 16/15 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP073  
T01560150 56006  
METAR KGLD 300753Z AUTO 25004KT 7SM CLR 16/15 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP076  
T01610150  
 
KGCK 300941Z 3010/0106 18004KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025  
TEMPO 3010/3012 3/4SM TSRA BR SCT007 OVC015CB  
FM301800 15014G21KT P6SM VCSH OVC035  
FM010000 18012KT P6SM VCSH BKN070  
METAR KGCK 300954Z AUTO 07003KT 2 1/2SM RA BR BKN024 OVC035 18/18 A2978  
RMK AO2 SLP058 P0026 T01830183  
SPECI KGCK 300950Z AUTO 06003KT 3SM RA BR BKN024 OVC036 18/18 A2979 RMK  
AO2 P0024  
SPECI KGCK 300943Z AUTO 00000KT 1SM RA BR BKN024 BKN034 OVC050 18/18  
A2979 RMK AO2 P0024 T01830183  
 
SPECI KLBL 301005Z AUTO 14008KT 9SM FEW008 OVC012 19/19 A2978 RMK AO2  
PNO $  
METAR KLBL 300956Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM OVC012 19/19 A2978 RMK AO2 RAE12  
SLP055 T01940194 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 300856Z AUTO 12014G18KT 10SM -RA OVC010 19/19 A2979 RMK AO2  
CIG 005V014 SLP059 6//// T01940194 58025 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 300955Z AUTO 08007KT 4SM RA BR SCT004 BKN023 OVC030 17/17  
A2981 RMK AO2 P0005 T01720169  
METAR KEHA 300935Z AUTO 11008KT 3 1/2SM -RA BR BKN004 BKN016 OVC038  
17/17 A2981 RMK AO2 P0002 T01740170  
METAR KEHA 300915Z AUTO 09009KT 7SM -RA OVC004 17/17 A2982 RMK AO2  
T01750172  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 09/30/26 10:03 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35000 FT MSL...207/052  
30000 FT MSL...200/039  
28000 FT MSL...201/034  
26000 FT MSL...207/026  
25000 FT MSL...211/024  
24000 FT MSL...213/023  
22000 FT MSL...208/020  
21000 FT MSL...214/017  
20000 FT MSL...206/014  
19000 FT MSL...179/022  
18000 FT MSL...166/008  
17500 FT MSL...158/009  
17000 FT MSL...142/010  
16000 FT MSL...127/012  
15000 FT MSL...103/013  
14800 FT MSL...102/013  
14000 FT MSL...110/015  
13000 FT MSL...128/016  
12600 FT MSL...061/016  
11000 FT MSL...027/018  
10800 FT MSL...028/020  
10000 FT MSL...012/023  
9100 FT MSL...003/028  
9000 FT MSL...007/027  
8100 FT MSL...006/027  
8000 FT MSL...006/026  
7000 FT MSL...010/025  
6900 FT MSL...008/025  
6000 FT MSL...001/022  
6000 FT MSL...359/022  
5300 FT MSL...355/021  
5000 FT MSL...355/020  
4700 FT MSL...353/020  
4200 FT MSL...353/019  
4000 FT MSL...348/019  
4000 FT MSL...348/019  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 09/30/26 10:01 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
35700 FT MSL...205/022  
35000 FT MSL...224/037  
30000 FT MSL...228/040  
29300 FT MSL...227/038  
28000 FT MSL...216/040  
26000 FT MSL...220/038  
25000 FT MSL...216/039  
24100 FT MSL...215/039  
24000 FT MSL...216/038  
22000 FT MSL...211/038  
20000 FT MSL...199/036  
20000 FT MSL...199/036  
19000 FT MSL...199/038  
18000 FT MSL...196/037  
17000 FT MSL...193/037  
16500 FT MSL...192/037  
16000 FT MSL...191/037  
15000 FT MSL...190/038  
14000 FT MSL...191/036  
13900 FT MSL...190/036  
13000 FT MSL...192/035  
12000 FT MSL...194/034  
11700 FT MSL...194/033  
11000 FT MSL...196/033  
10000 FT MSL...198/032  
9800 FT MSL...199/031  
9000 FT MSL...200/031  
8200 FT MSL...202/032  
8000 FT MSL...202/033  
7100 FT MSL...202/032  
7000 FT MSL...199/032  
6000 FT MSL...201/032  
6000 FT MSL...199/033  
5100 FT MSL...195/028  
5000 FT MSL...194/027  
4300 FT MSL...188/021  
4000 FT MSL...184/018  
3700 FT MSL...181/015  
3200 FT MSL...179/009  
3000 FT MSL...185/006  
3000 FT MSL...185/006  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0621 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1104 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
LOW CEILINGS AND FOG WILL DEVELOP OVERNIGHT AT BOTH KGLD AND  
KMCK. FLIGHT CATEGORIES WILL FALL TO IFR BEFORE SUNRISE, WITH  
OCCASIONAL VLIFR IN DENSE FOG AND/OR LOW CEILINGS. WEDNESDAY  
MORNING, LIGHT TO OCCASIONALLY MODERATE RAIN WILL OVERSPREAD THE  
AREA FROM THE SOUTH, WITH ASSOCIATED CEILINGS AND REDUCED  
VISIBILITY CONTINUING THE IFR TO OCCASIONALLY VLIFR CONDITIONS.  
AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS IS ALSO POSSIBLE IN THE AFTERNOON TO  
EARLY EVENING.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1008 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 506 AM CDT WED SEP 30 2026  
WIDESPREAD RAINFALL WILL LIFT NORTH AND TAPER OFF LATER THIS  
MORNING AS AN UPPER LEVEL TROUGH CROSSES SOUTHWEST KANSAS. THIS  
WILL BRING A BRIEF BREAK IN THE STEADIER AND HEAVIER RAINFALL  
BEFORE THE NEXT ROUND OF STORMS DEVELOP/MOVE INTO SOUTHWEST  
KANSAS AFTER 18Z TODAY. LOCALLY HEAVY RAINFALL WILL REDUCE  
VISIBILITIES INTO THE MVFR CATEGORY BUT VISIBILITIES ARE  
EXPECTED TO IMPROVE INTO THE VFR CATEGORY AS THE RAIN ENDS.  
CEILINGS THIS MORNING WILL GENERALLY RANGE FROM 1000 TO 2500FT  
AGL WITH BRIEF PERIOD OF 500FT CEILINGS POSSIBLE BETWEEN 12Z AND  
15Z. AS THE UPPER LEVEL TROUGH PASSES THE CEILINGS WILL ALSO  
IMPROVE DURING THE AFTERNOON. THE EXCEPTION WILL BE HAYS WHERE  
IFR/MVFR CEILINGS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH TONIGHT. ELSEWHERE VFR  
CONDITIONS WILL GIVE WAY TO IFR CEILINGS BEFORE 06Z WEDNESDAY AS  
LOW LEVEL MOISTURE IMPROVES AND RAIN CHANCES INCREASE.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 300804Z 3008/0106 09014G24KT P6SM -RA BKN006 OVC013  
TEMPO 3008/3010 2SM +RA BR BKN015 OVC040  
FM301000 12011KT 4SM -SHRA BR OVC007  
FM301500 16014KT P6SM BKN015  
FM301800 22020G30KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040  
FM010100 34010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN100=  
METAR KGUY 300953Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM BKN080 OVC100 19/18 A2974 RMK AO2  
RAE11B29E45 SLP027 P0000 T01940183  
METAR KGUY 300853Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM -RA FEW013 BKN039 OVC048 19/18  
A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 13026/0813 SLP036 P0002 60083 T01940183  
55023  
SPECI KGUY 300829Z AUTO 18010G23KT 8SM -RA SCT008 BKN016 OVC055 19/19  
A2976 RMK AO2 PK WND 13026/0813 P0001 T01940189  
 
KDHT 300903Z 3009/0106 09007KT 5SM RA BR OVC006  
FM301400 16012KT 6SM -SHRA OVC015  
FM301700 21016G25KT P6SM SCT015 BKN040  
FM010100 34012KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100  
SPECI KDHT 301006Z AUTO 14012KT 8SM -RA OVC004 18/17 A2976 RMK AO2 P0000  
T01780172  
METAR KDHT 300953Z AUTO 14008KT 9SM -RA BKN005 BKN008 OVC013 18/17 A2977  
RMK AO2 RAE18B27 SLP033 P0003 T01780172  
SPECI KDHT 300942Z AUTO 14006KT 6SM -RA BR BKN005 OVC014 18/17 A2977 RMK  
AO2 RAE18B27 CIG 004V009 P0003 T01780172  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0523 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1223 AM CDT WED SEP 30 2026  
FLIGHT CATEGORY REDUCTIONS SHOULD BE EXPECTED INTO THE DAYLIGHT  
HOURS WEDNESDAY AT ALL 3 TERMINALS DUE TO WIDESPREAD RAINFALL AND  
EXTENSIVE LOW CLOUD COVER. BOTH IFR VISIBILITIES AND CEILINGS ARE  
POSSIBLE BEFORE DAYBREAK. ALTHOUGH THE CHANCE OF THUNDERSTORMS IS  
NONZERO AT ALL 3 SITES, THE BEST CHANCE WILL BE AT AMA. WINDS WILL  
SHIFT TO THE SOUTHWEST LATE MORNING INTO EARLY AFTERNOON AND  
INCREASE IN SPEED/GUSTINESS AS THE DRY SLOT MOVES NORTHEAST. THIS  
WILL ALSO LEAD TO IMPROVEMENT IN THE CEILINGS AND A DECREASE IN  
THE POTENTIAL FOR FURTHER SHOWERS/STORMS. WINDS WILL SHIFT A  
SECOND TIME TO A NORTHERLY DIRECTION AT DHT AND GUY AS A COLD  
FRONT BEGINS TO MOVE IN WEDNESDAY EVENING. THE NORTHERLY WIND  
SHIFT AT AMA SHOULD HOLD OFF UNTIL AFTER THE END OF THE VALID TAF  
PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 300524Z 3006/0106 VRB06KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN060  
FM300800 08005KT P6SM -SHRA SCT025 OVC040  
TEMPO 3008/3012 5SM -RA BR BKN025  
FM301200 08006KT P6SM -SHRA OVC025  
TEMPO 3012/3016 5SM -RA BR OVC021  
FM301600 VRB06KT P6SM -SHRA SCT030 OVC050  
FM302300 29009KT P6SM OVC060  
FM010100 06006KT P6SM BKN080  
METAR KFMN 300953Z AUTO 27007KT 5SM -RA BR BKN003 OVC009 12/12 A2987 RMK  
AO2 SLP077 P0008 T01220117  
SPECI KFMN 300937Z AUTO 29007KT 3SM RA BR BKN003 BKN008 OVC014 12/12  
A2987 RMK AO2 P0005 T01220117  
SPECI KFMN 300905Z AUTO 27007KT 5SM RA BR BKN009 OVC042 12/12 A2988 RMK  
AO2 CIG 003V013 P0001 T01220117  
 
METAR KRTN 300953Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM -RA BKN080 OVC095 12/11 A2993 RMK  
AO2 SLP071 P0008 T01220111  
METAR KRTN 300853Z AUTO 31005KT 6SM RA BR FEW024 FEW047 OVC060 12/11  
A2996 RMK AO2 SLP078 P0009 60014 T01220111 55006  
METAR KRTN 300753Z AUTO 04007KT 7SM -RA OVC070 12/11 A2995 RMK AO2  
SLP069 P0004 T01220111  
 
METAR KCAO 300955Z AUTO 04012KT 7SM -RA OVC002 16/15 A2981 RMK AO2  
SLP041 P0005 T01560150  
METAR KCAO 300855Z AUTO 04013KT 4SM -RA BR OVC003 15/15 A2983 RMK AO2  
SLP047 P0004 60012 T01500150 58016  
METAR KCAO 300755Z AUTO 05013KT 4SM -RA BR OVC003 15/15 A2985 RMK AO2  
SLP052 P0002 T01500150  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0631 UTC WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1139 PM MDT TUE SEP 29 2026  
RAIN WILL CONTINUE TO IMPACT MUCH OF NORTHWEST, CENTRAL AND  
EASTERN NM OVERNIGHT. AN ISOLATED THUNDERSTORM REMAINS POSSIBLE  
NEAR KROW, BUT CONFIDENCE OF OCCURRENCE IS LOW. PRECIPITATION  
WILL DIMINISH ACROSS SOUTHERN AREAS OVERNIGHT, BUT SHOWERS WILL  
CONTINUE ACROSS NORTHERN NM. IN FACT, NUMEROUS SHOWERS WILL  
PERSIST THROUGH WEDNESDAY IN THIS AREA. AS THE UPPER LOW CROSSES  
NM TODAY, ADDITIONAL ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS AND PERHAPS A  
THUNDERSTORM OR TWO WILL DEVELOP AREAWIDE, BUT AGAIN, STORM  
COVERAGE WILL NOT BE AS GREAT AS THE LAST 24 HOURS. IFR TO MVFR  
CIGS AND VSBYS WILL BE COMMON AREAWIDE OVERNIGHT, EITHER WITHIN  
SHOWERS THEMSELVES, OR AFTER SHOWERS HAVE ENDED AND LOW CLOUDS  
FILL IN. AREAS OF FOG MAY DEVELOP OVERNIGHT, THOUGH IT'S DIFFICULT  
TO PINPOINT WHERE THE FAVORED AREAS WILL BE.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 300000Z  
VALID 300600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 3608 0108+09 0413+06 0618-09 0421-20 053237 051847 032255  
BCE 0617+03 0819-10 0929-20 072937 111547 180848  
LND 9900+11 9900+05 3509-08 9900-19 040937 100948 341356  
RKS 3409 0708+05 0815-08 0716-20 062436 242846 251855  
GJT 0515+10 0713+04 1115-09 1022-19 180935 214046 225448  
FMN 1114+08 1119+03 1017-08 1616-18 164834 195943 217846  
ABQ 1323+09 1624+05 1933-07 1927-16 204031 226536 227946  
MBW 9900 3505+03 0910-08 0713-21 251134 255145 254156  
DEN 1207+10 0707+03 9900-08 2014-17 233733 234444 237151  
PUB 0713+09 0814+03 1814-07 2327-16 215332 216443 237849  
ALS 1120+04 1714-07 2236-17 205031 196542 228148  
TCC 1626 2130+11 2243+06 2338-05 2132-14 214429 225538 246650  
BFF 1706 3205+09 3510+04 0609-08 2414-20 254333 255644 255356  
GLD 0705 0309+11 9900+05 2322-06 2436-16 235132 246843 247451  
GCK 2119+15 2213+11 2311+06 2332-06 2437-16 244531 236742 257452  
GAG 1734+17 1934+11 2130+06 2330-05 2322-15 242830 243842 277151  
AMA 1837 1844+11 2039+06 2238-05 2336-14 233229 243540 266450  
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z  
VALID 301200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 0205 0213+09 0219+06 0413-07 0217-19 052237 023546 041755  
BCE 0327+04 0322-08 0318-21 101036 061447 081150  
LND 0207+10 3608+03 3108-07 3011-19 990037 341646 990055  
RKS 0510 0516+05 0510-07 0314-20 990036 030946 221454  
GJT 0519+10 0618+04 0516-08 0821-19 161934 154845 194050  
FMN 1012+08 1907+02 1524-09 1131-19 113034 173539 206345  
ABQ 2613+08 2314+03 2036-09 2044-21 206328 207334 227845  
MBW 0808 0608+02 0407-08 0110-20 232534 223045 235153  
DEN 0611+09 0713+02 0806-08 1713-16 192133 195143 217650  
PUB 0530+07 0721+03 2026-07 2036-15 205631 206441 217650  
ALS 0829+04 1720-07 1838-17 184331 195539 217447  
TCC 2540 2547+12 2540+08 2144-04 2034-14 215228 225837 235748  
BFF 9900 0311+08 0414+03 1006-08 2712-19 254633 226844 246554  
GLD 0513 0613+10 0909+04 2118-05 2123-16 204831 205342 227151  
GCK 1721+15 2041+11 2038+06 2125-05 2024-14 222530 233741 246451  
GAG 2043+18 2039+12 2132+06 2322-05 2327-14 243330 244440 265851  
AMA 1954 2053+13 2049+07 2039-04 2030-15 235029 245139 255652  
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z  
VALID 010000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 3306 3615+12 0415+06 0118-08 3420-21 322835 312445 302354  
BCE 0313+05 0233-07 0131-19 364335 352945 353852  
LND 9900+11 3209+05 3320-09 3118-21 282235 252145 252154  
RKS 0310 0212+05 0121-09 3615-21 311735 241844 241154  
GJT 0609+10 0118+04 0436-09 0341-20 013234 042845 061253  
FMN 0408+07 0410+02 0421-09 0229-20 033036 013444 331648  
ABQ 2713+07 2715+00 3213-11 3425-23 332034 291738 253045  
MBW 1010 0508+03 0125-09 0216-20 340634 211043 193855  
DEN 0313+07 0425-01 0910-09 9900-19 081533 102143 172951  
PUB 0433+06 0710+03 1717-10 1617-23 182734 184239 193746  
ALS 0634+03 1117-09 0106-21 221337 221243 202345  
TCC 2217 2116+09 2017+01 2138-10 2058-22 207429 218535 227444  
BFF 0612 0612+09 0418+01 0223-09 0315-19 191232 182443 204154  
GLD 0331 0423+07 1308+05 2223-07 2149-18 203732 215540 216349  
GCK 1915+18 2025+11 2330+07 2135-08 2053-18 206031 217238 226348  
GAG 2027+18 2521+12 2327+08 2043-07 2054-17 206430 216837 226548  
AMA 2122 2328+12 2235+06 2147-08 2068-17 208029 218637 227947  
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SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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