NZUS99 KBOU 141748 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 1145 MDT Tuesday, April 14, 2026 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 141656Z 15012KT 10SM BKN100 14/M05 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP073 T01441050 $ METAR KFNL 141456Z 14010KT 10SM OVC080 13/M04 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01281044 50004 $ METAR KGXY 141656Z AUTO 15008G16KT 10SM SCT120 17/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP090 T01721039 $ METAR KGXY 141456Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM FEW100 13/M02 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP102 T01281017 50009 $ METAR KLMO 141735Z AUTO 31007KT 7SM -RA SCT016 SCT025 BKN035 09/00 A2992 RMK AO2 T00851001 METAR KLMO 141715Z AUTO 17011G15KT 4SM HZ SCT060 SCT075 11/M03 A2993 RMK AO2 T01101031 METAR KLMO 141655Z AUTO 16014G19KT 5SM HZ SCT055 BKN075 12/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 T01161042 METAR KBDU 141735Z AUTO 26011G15KT 10SM SCT022 SCT055 OVC085 08/01 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 141715Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM -RA SCT020 BKN050 OVC075 08/00 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 141655Z AUTO 15013G19KT 10SM SCT047 BKN060 OVC065 09/M01 A2991 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 141735Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM SCT110 13/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE1659 P0000 T01311027 METAR KEIK 141715Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM BKN110 BKN130 12/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 RAE1659 P0000 T01241030 METAR KEIK 141655Z AUTO 32008KT 9SM -RA FEW022 SCT037 BKN055 BKN075 OVC100 11/M03 A2988 RMK AO2 P0000 T01081027 KBJC 141738Z 1418/1518 30006KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN070 BKN090 TEMPO 1418/1420 15009G17KT BKN070 FM142000 30015G24KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 TEMPO 1420/1424 -SHRA BKN070 FM150000 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1500/1503 32012G20KT -SHRA BKN060 FM150400 12005KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 FM150800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 FM151700 30009KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KBJC 141645Z 28012KT 10SM VCSH SCT046 BKN055 OVC090 11/M03 A2991 RMK WNDSHFT05 VRGA W-N SPECI KBJC 141610Z 34010G23KT 10SM -RA SCT0325 SCT050 OVC080 09/M03 A2993 RMK WNDSHFT05 SPECI KBJC 141603Z 08014G26KT 10SM -RA SCT0325 SCT050 OVC080 09/M03 A2993 KDEN 141738Z 1418/1524 10010KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN100 BKN200 TEMPO 1418/1421 17012G20KT BKN070 FM142100 31014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN090 TEMPO 1421/1501 -SHRA BKN070 FM150100 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 1501/1505 32012G20KT -SHRA BKN060 FM150500 10006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN100 FM150800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 FM151400 27007KT P6SM SCT100 FM152100 31008KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KDEN 141653Z 01003KT 10SM SCT065 BKN100 BKN200 13/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP074 VIRGA T01331078 METAR KDEN 141453Z 05009KT 10SM FEW080 BKN100 BKN140 11/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP070 T01111044 51008 KBKF 141700Z 1417/1523 07009KT 9999 FEW060 SCT085 BKN110 BKN200 QNH2985INS BECMG 1421/1422 07009KT 9000 -RA BKN060 OVC120 QNH2981INS TEMPO 1422/1501 30010G25KT BECMG 1506/1507 14006KT 9999 NSW FEW080 SCT110 BKN160 QNH2990INS BECMG 1510/1511 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH2995INS TX14/1419Z TN03/1512Z METAR KBKF 141458Z 05011KT 10SM FEW065 BKN085 BKN120 BKN200 12/M07 A2988 RMK AO2A SLP066 T01171067 51007 KAPA 141738Z 1418/1518 10010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 BKN100 TEMPO 1418/1420 05012G20KT BKN060 FM142000 31014G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 TEMPO 1420/1424 -SHRA BKN060 FM150000 34010KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1500/1505 32012G20KT -SHRA BKN050 FM150500 19005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100 FM151700 30007KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KAPA 141653Z 32006KT 10SM FEW050 BKN075 BKN100 BKN220 12/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP082 T01171083 METAR KAPA 141453Z 10003KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 BKN220 12/M07 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP081 VIRGA OHD T01171072 51007 METAR KMNH 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 11/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 141715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 OVC070 10/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 141655Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM SCT060 OVC070 09/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 141735Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 141715Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 141655Z AUTO 10007G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 141735Z AUTO 01008KT 342V052 10SM CLR 18/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 141715Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 141655Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 141653Z AUTO 05008G18KT 10SM BKN100 16/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP077 T01561039 METAR KAKO 141453Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM OVC085 11/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01111033 53011 METAR KLIC 141655Z AUTO 05017G24KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 06028/1639 SLP057 T01611033 METAR KLIC 141455Z AUTO 35013KT 10SM CLR 13/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP061 T01281094 51009 METAR K2V6 141734Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM BKN090 17/M02 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 141714Z AUTO 03008G15KT 10SM OVC090 16/M02 A2985 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 141654Z AUTO 02011G19KT 10SM OVC090 15/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 141735Z AUTO 03016G21KT 10SM OVC085 17/M01 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 141715Z AUTO 04016G19KT 10SM OVC085 18/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 141655Z AUTO 03013G17KT 10SM BKN085 OVC100 17/M01 A2983 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 141653Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP067 T01610050 METAR KITR 141453Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP068 T01221006 51019 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Fort Collins - 06:22:40 MDT / 19:38:17 MDT Denver - 06:23:16 MDT / 19:36:50 MDT Sterling - 06:15:08 MDT / 19:31:00 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/14/26 17:41 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...208/030 20000 FT MSL...214/029 19400 FT MSL...227/031 19000 FT MSL...214/025 18000 FT MSL...235/026 17000 FT MSL...219/032 16700 FT MSL...218/031 16000 FT MSL...215/025 15000 FT MSL...196/019 14500 FT MSL...184/015 14000 FT MSL...151/013 13000 FT MSL...139/016 12600 FT MSL...128/014 12000 FT MSL...135/017 11000 FT MSL...131/013 11000 FT MSL...130/015 10000 FT MSL...119/020 9900 FT MSL...114/010 9000 FT MSL...091/009 8900 FT MSL...090/010 8000 FT MSL...082/012 8000 FT MSL...085/007 7200 FT MSL...114/007 7000 FT MSL...128/009 6600 FT MSL...105/008 6000 FT MSL...121/008 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1139 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Wednesday/... Issued at 539 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Winds had become light and VRB this morning, with a weak pressure northerly pressure gradient and mid level clouds offsetting normal drainage winds. We do think there should be a transition to NE-E 15Z-18Z, with possibility (30% chance) of going SE. But speeds should be 10 kts or less. Models have slowed somewhat with the upper level disturbance, but are still fairly consistent showing more organized showers developing over the Front Range Foothills by 18Z (scattered lighter showers before that) and then pushing E-NE across the plains through at least 00Z. Given the dry sub-cloud layer, we expect a gusty W-NW outflow to originate in the foothills and push east ahead of the more organized period of showers. That shift could reach the airports as early as 19Z or as late as 22Z and is reflected in the TAF. We'll eventually see a shower or two likely at the airports but again these will be relatively high based so only light rain for the most part. We have opted to take out the gusty VRB winds however, since DCAPE is <400 J/kg and typically these types of events have the strongest outflow coming off the foothills. The chance of any thunderstorms at the TAF sites is only 10-20% given limited MLCAPE <200 J/kg. Regarding ceilings, the slower movement of the upper trough means more moisture availability. Therefore, we've reduced the ceilings a bit more to reflect more shower coverage and latest data. There's now about a 50-60% chance we'll have IMC at some point 22Z-05Z, with ceilings 6000 feet AGL or less. Skies will be slower to clear as well, and thus the transition from northerly winds to drainage S-SW winds will likely be delayed til 08Z-12Z Wednesday. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 141735Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM SCT010 BKN033 OVC043 01/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 141715Z AUTO 13009G16KT 10SM BKN007 BKN017 OVC026 00/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 141655Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT003 BKN009 OVC023 00/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 141555Z 00000KT 10SM FEW050 BKN065 11/M09 A2989 RMK AO2A SLP067 T01051087 METAR KAFF 141455Z 02008KT 10SM FEW045 BKN060 BKN080 10/M08 A2991 RMK AO2A VIRGA N SHRA W OMTNS SLP074 T01031079 51010 KCOS 141743Z 1418/1518 16008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 TEMPO 1419/1420 20012G22KT FM142000 20015G25KT P6SM VCSH BKN090 BKN140 FM142300 24022G32KT P6SM VCSH OVC090 FM150200 34014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM150600 35008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM151700 16008KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KCOS 141654Z 03005KT 10SM BKN090 14/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP071 VCSH W T01441083 METAR KCOS 141454Z 29010KT 10SM BKN075 11/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP080 VCSH W T01061078 51010 METAR KFLY 141735Z AUTO 16006G09KT 10SM SCT046 BKN065 OVC075 12/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 T01211089 METAR KFLY 141715Z AUTO 06007G16KT 020V090 10SM SCT065 OVC075 14/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 T01381084 METAR KFLY 141655Z AUTO 09013G21KT 10SM BKN075 OVC085 14/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 T01401083 KFCS 141630Z 1416/1518 34009KT 9999 SCT080 QNH2986INS BECMG 1417/1418 24015G25KT 9999 VCTS SCT100CB 520009 QNH2979INS TEMPO 1419/1424 24025G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB 530009 BECMG 1501/1502 30009KT 9999 NSW SCT180 QNH2990INS BECMG 1517/1518 22009KT 9999 FEW100 QNH2995INS TX18/1419Z TN01/1510Z SPECI KFCS 141458Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM FEW042 OVC065 11/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 RAE58 SLP095 $ METAR KFCS 141455Z AUTO 35012KT 10SM -RA FEW042 OVC065 11/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 RAE1355RAB48 SLP099 P0000 60000 T01051043 52011 $ SPECI KFCS 141448Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM -RA FEW042 OVC065 11/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 RAB48 SLP099 $ KPUB 141739Z 1418/1518 13007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM142000 22014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM142300 26022G32KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM150200 29012G22KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM150600 33010KT P6SM FEW200 FM151600 28006KT P6SM SKC METAR KPUB 141653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP060 T01721094 $ METAR KPUB 141453Z 02004KT 10SM SCT100 16/M11 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP062 T01561111 50010 $ METAR KVTP 141735Z AUTO 25012G24KT 10SM SCT023 BKN029 BKN034 01/M03 A3009 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 141715Z AUTO 24015G21KT 10SM SCT016 SCT027 BKN035 01/M03 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 141655Z AUTO 25015G24KT 10SM SCT013 SCT027 BKN032 00/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 141654Z AUTO 26022G35KT 10SM CLR 20/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 26035/1646 SLP049 T02001083 METAR KTAD 141454Z AUTO 26016KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 25029/1444 SLP056 T01671067 50008 METAR KLHX 141653Z AUTO 28013G19KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP050 T02001017 METAR KLHX 141453Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP062 T01441056 51011 METAR KLAA 141653Z AUTO 29015G23KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 PK WND 29028/1639 SLP054 T02221011 $ METAR KLAA 141453Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP063 T01671028 51014 $ METAR KSPD 141656Z AUTO 24010G21KT 22/M02 A2984 RMK AO1 PK WND 23029/1618 SLP047 T02171017 METAR KSPD 141456Z AUTO 24009KT 19/01 A2984 RMK AO1 SLP047 T01940011 50005 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Burlington - 06:13:01 MDT / 19:25:34 MDT Pueblo - 06:23:39 MDT / 19:33:43 MDT Lamar - 06:15:51 MDT / 19:25:30 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 04/14/26 17:41 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...267/019 17000 FT MSL...236/036 16000 FT MSL...243/030 15000 FT MSL...237/024 14000 FT MSL...212/022 13000 FT MSL...217/016 9000 FT MSL...155/020 8000 FT MSL...099/004 7700 FT MSL...029/010 7100 FT MSL...027/011 7000 FT MSL...114/004 6000 FT MSL...042/006 5900 FT MSL...107/005 5700 FT MSL...116/006 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1138 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 538 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 VFR conditions are anticipated across much of the area over the next 24 hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and KALS. Main concerns across the forecast area will once again be increasing southwest surface winds affecting TAF sites, with gusts of 35-40 kts possible starting around 15z at KALS, and 17z at KCOS and KPUB - and lasting through around 03z. Winds will gradually shift NW northwest late afternoon, then NW through the evening before lessening late. Included VCSH wording for KALS this morning through 15z. Farther west, snow with IFR to LIFR conditions expected along the CONTDVD through the forecast period. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 141653Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM OVC014 04/02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP126 T00440017 SPECI KCAG 141546Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN014 OVC029 03/01 A2992 RMK AO2 T00330011 SPECI KCAG 141538Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT010 OVC015 03/02 A2992 RMK AO2 T00330017 SPECI KHDN 141723Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM SCT016 OVC032 04/02 A2992 RMK AO2 METAR KHDN 141656Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM BKN018 BKN027 OVC050 05/02 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP116 T00500017 SPECI KHDN 141647Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM BKN018 BKN025 OVC055 05/02 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR KSBS 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT019 BKN025 OVC045 05/04 A2989 RMK AO1 T00450038 METAR KSBS 141715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN023 BKN046 OVC060 05/04 A2989 RMK AO1 T00450035 METAR KSBS 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT018 BKN049 OVC070 04/04 A2989 RMK AO1 T00440035 METAR KC07 141735Z AUTO 1 1/2SM -SN BKN006 BKN011 OVC015 M01/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 P0001 METAR KC07 141715Z AUTO 10SM SCT010 SCT017 OVC023 M01/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 141655Z AUTO 10SM SCT010 OVC025 00/00 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR K33V 141735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 OVC065 03/00 A2992 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 141715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 OVC065 02/00 A2993 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT048 OVC060 01/00 A2992 RMK AO1 SPECI KEEO 141706Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM SCT024 BKN055 BKN110 04/02 A2992 RMK AO2 RAE1659 T00440017 PNO $ METAR KEEO 141653Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM -RA FEW009 BKN017 BKN033 03/02 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 24026/1621 RAB11 SLP114 T00330017 PNO $ SPECI KEEO 141619Z AUTO 24009KT 9SM -RA FEW012 BKN024 OVC040 04/02 A2992 RMK AO2 RAB11 P0000 T00440022 METAR K20V 141735Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM SCT026 BKN048 OVC055 06/00 A2993 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 141715Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT027 BKN050 OVC070 06/00 A2992 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 141655Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM SCT029 BKN040 OVC055 05/00 A2992 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 141735Z AUTO 14010G16KT 10SM BKN050 BKN070 OVC085 03/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 T00281008 METAR KGNB 141715Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM SCT030 SCT048 BKN070 04/00 A2997 RMK AO2 T00351005 METAR KGNB 141655Z AUTO 15008G15KT 10SM SCT013 BKN050 OVC055 04/00 A2997 RMK AO2 T00361003 METAR K0CO 141735Z AUTO 12010G21KT M1/4SM +SN OVC002 M08/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 141715Z AUTO 13020KT M1/4SM +SN OVC002 M08/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 141655Z AUTO 12026KT M1/4SM -SN OVC002 M08/M10 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 141740Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BKN003 BKN007 OVC030 M06/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 141717Z AUTO 20005KT 1/4SM OVC002 M06/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 141657Z AUTO 17006KT M1/4SM OVC002 M06/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 KGJT 141732Z 1418/1518 31010KT P6SM VCSH SCT035 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1422 4SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM142200 28009KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070 PROB30 1422/1502 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB FM150200 13006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT100 METAR KGJT 141653Z 01010KT 10SM FEW028 BKN075 OVC090 04/02 A2995 RMK AO2 RAE52 SLP118 P0011 T00440022 SPECI KGJT 141602Z 25011KT 3SM RA FEW014 BKN023 OVC035 03/01 A2995 RMK AO2 P0007 T00330011 SPECI KGJT 141548Z 27011KT 1 3/4SM +RA FEW015 BKN021 OVC075 06/03 A2993 RMK AO2 RAB37 P0008 KRIL 141732Z 1418/1518 28008G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT025 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1422 3SM -TSRA BKN035CB FM142200 27012KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 PROB30 1422/1502 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM150200 20007KT P6SM SCT040 BKN060 FM150700 00000KT P6SM FEW040 SCT060 METAR KRIL 141653Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 BKN110 08/03 A2991 RMK AO2 RAE01 SLP095 P0000 T00780033 METAR KRIL 141453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN050 OVC080 05/04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00500039 53000 METAR K5SM 141735Z AUTO 10SM OVC010 M02/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 141715Z AUTO 10SM BKN008 BKN020 OVC085 M02/M05 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 141655Z AUTO 10SM SCT008 BKN049 OVC070 M03/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 KEGE 141732Z 1418/1518 28008KT P6SM VCSH SCT010 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1420 6SM -SHRA BR BKN040 FM142000 25015G26KT P6SM SCT030 OVC035 TEMPO 1420/1424 3SM -TSRASN BKN030CB FM150000 25012G21KT P6SM BKN035 PROB30 1500/1504 4SM -SHRASN OVC025 FM150500 22005KT P6SM SCT030 BKN045 SPECI KEGE 141712Z 26012KT 10SM FEW015 OVC070 06/01 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR KEGE 141656Z 31005KT 10SM FEW013 BKN018 OVC070 04/01 A2995 RMK AO2 RAE32 SLP114 P0001 T00440011 SPECI KEGE 141628Z 27004KT 10SM -RA SCT010 BKN020 OVC028 04/01 A2994 RMK AO2 P0001 KASE 141732Z 1418/1518 26008KT P6SM VCSH SCT030 BKN050 TEMPO 1418/1421 4SM -SHRASN SCT015 BKN030 FM142100 26010G19KT P6SM SCT035 BKN045 TEMPO 1421/1424 4SM -SHSN BKN035 FM150000 31008KT P6SM SCT025 BKN060 PROB30 1500/1506 4SM -SHSN BKN025 FM150600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 METAR KASE 141653Z 01005KT 10SM SCT014 BKN050 OVC070 02/01 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB1559E10B26E27UPB24E26SNB10E24 SLP086 P0001 T00220006 METAR KASE 141453Z 00000KT 10SM SCT004 BKN060 03/01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP065 60001 T00280006 58010 SPECI KLXV 141728Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -SN SCT008 BKN021 OVC036 M01/M01 A2998 RMK AO2 SNE18B23 P0003 T10111011 SPECI KLXV 141721Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT008 BKN014 OVC038 M02/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 SNE18 P0003 T10171022 SPECI KLXV 141714Z AUTO 00000KT 2SM -SN BR OVC008 M02/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 P0003 T10171017 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Rangely - 06:38:05 MDT / 19:52:33 MDT Grand Junction - 06:38:24 MDT / 19:50:25 MDT Steamboat Springs - 06:29:47 MDT / 19:45:12 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/14/26 17:33 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 24000 FT MSL...239/010 23900 FT MSL...239/010 22000 FT MSL...219/013 21200 FT MSL...221/013 20000 FT MSL...217/015 19000 FT MSL...217/017 19000 FT MSL...222/016 18000 FT MSL...214/016 17100 FT MSL...217/016 17000 FT MSL...217/018 16000 FT MSL...199/017 15500 FT MSL...202/018 15000 FT MSL...200/018 14400 FT MSL...197/019 14000 FT MSL...189/019 13300 FT MSL...195/019 13000 FT MSL...202/018 12400 FT MSL...195/019 12000 FT MSL...202/019 11700 FT MSL...196/019 11000 FT MSL...198/019 11000 FT MSL...211/017 10400 FT MSL...209/017 10300 FT MSL...201/018 10100 FT MSL...205/017 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1123 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 522 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Scattered to widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms will lead to a complex forecast over the next 12 to 18 hours. A mixture of VFR and MVFR conditions are in place and expect temporary to PROB30 chances of IFR/LIFR are possible as heavier showers and lower clouds develop. Things do not look to begin to improve until mid to late afternoon with a return to VFR prevailing at most TAF sites again by 15/00Z. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 141735Z AUTO 25020G27KT 10SM VCTS SCT060 SCT070 OVC090 08/01 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW T00800006 METAR KAJZ 141715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 BKN075 BKN090 11/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 T01141042 METAR KAJZ 141655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 11/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 T01121036 KMTJ 141732Z 1418/1518 25015G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1422 4SM -TSRA OVC035CB FM142200 26014G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN070 PROB30 1422/1502 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB FM150200 19007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070 METAR KMTJ 141653Z AUTO 22017G26KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/1645 SLP093 T01111067 METAR KMTJ 141453Z AUTO 12013G16KT 10SM BKN110 08/M07 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP088 T00831067 50007 SPECI KGUC 141742Z AUTO 13007KT 1 1/2SM -SN BR FEW009 BKN015 OVC035 01/01 A2998 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5 RAB22E35SNB35 P0004 FZRANO $ SPECI KGUC 141737Z AUTO 14004KT 2 1/2SM -SN BR SCT013 BKN022 OVC041 01/00 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB22E35SNB35 P0004 FZRANO $ SPECI KGUC 141714Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN010 OVC039 01/M01 A2997 RMK AO2 CIG 008V012 P0003 FZRANO $ METAR K7BM 141735Z AUTO 24011G17KT 7SM -SN SCT009 BKN028 OVC045 02/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 141715Z AUTO 30006KT 7SM SCT010 BKN034 OVC041 02/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 141655Z AUTO 34004KT 2 1/2SM -SN SCT003 BKN020 OVC030 02/00 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 141735Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM SCT036 BKN070 09/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 T00851032 METAR KAEJ 141715Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM SCT021 SCT030 BKN070 08/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 T00751023 METAR KAEJ 141655Z AUTO 18015G24KT 140V210 10SM SCT026 BKN050 OVC075 08/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 T00771026 METAR KANK 141735Z AUTO 20021G28KT 8SM -RA FEW019 SCT040 SCT050 BKN065 BKN075 BKN110 08/M01 A2992 RMK AO2 PK WND 19028/1733 WSHFT 1656 RAB1725 PRESRR P0000 T00791014 $ METAR KANK 141715Z AUTO 18017G21KT 10SM BKN060 10/M01 A2988 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1656 T00991010 $ METAR KANK 141655Z AUTO 20017G22KT 10SM FEW048 BKN070 11/M01 A2988 RMK AO2 T01101009 $ METAR KMYP 141735Z AUTO 10SM SCT001 BKN008 BKN055 M04/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 141715Z AUTO M1/4SM SN OVC001 M05/M05 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 141655Z AUTO M1/4SM FZFG OVC001 M03/M04 A3011 RMK AO2 KTEX 141732Z 1418/1518 22014G28KT P6SM SCT035 BKN060 TEMPO 1418/1421 4SM -SHSN BKN025 FM142200 24013G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT045 BKN070 PROB30 1422/1501 2SM -TSSNRA BKN035CB FM150100 26009KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 FM151100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 METAR KTEX 141735Z AUTO 17006G15KT 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN085 01/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 141715Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT021 SCT029 SCT070 00/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 141700Z AUTO 15005G16KT 10SM SCT021 SCT031 SCT047 00/M06 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 141735Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT005 SCT018 BKN110 05/01 A2999 RMK AO2 P0001 METAR K04V 141715Z AUTO 30003G21KT 1SM -SN BKN005 OVC009 01/00 A3000 RMK AO2 P0001 METAR K04V 141655Z AUTO 24020G26KT 192V262 10SM -DZ SCT025 BKN035 OVC048 07/00 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR KCEZ 141653Z AUTO 20014G22KT 10SM BKN055 OVC070 08/M05 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP123 T00831050 METAR KCEZ 141453Z AUTO 19014KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP120 60000 T00671011 53002 KDRO 141732Z 1418/1518 24012G23KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1420/1424 4SM -TSRA BR BKN025CB OVC035 FM150200 28009KT P6SM FEW070 METAR KDRO 141653Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM FEW032 SCT045 OVC110 06/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP159 T00561006 METAR KDRO 141453Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 03/01 A3002 RMK AO2 RAB1356E05 SLP154 P0000 60003 T00280011 51013 METAR KPSO 141735Z AUTO 22008G16KT 10SM SCT029 SCT043 OVC065 03/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 141715Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT013 BKN050 OVC075 03/M00 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 141655Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT008 BKN011 OVC060 02/00 A3007 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 141735Z AUTO 22024G32KT BKN003 OVC009 A3007 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCPW 141715Z AUTO 23025G38KT BKN001 BKN005 OVC012 A3006 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCPW 141655Z AUTO 22024G32KT A3006 RMK AO2 P0001 PWINO KALS 141739Z 1418/1518 20014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM142000 24024G34KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 FM150200 28010KT P6SM SCT200 FM150800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KALS 141652Z AUTO 20023G30KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND 21031/1619 SLP103 T00941011 METAR KALS 141452Z AUTO 20019G27KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 19027/1438 SLP110 60002 T00610017 58001 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/14/2026 Vail - 06:28:58 MDT / 19:42:19 MDT Durango - 06:37:47 MDT / 19:45:35 MDT Alamosa - 06:29:35 MDT / 19:37:49 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/14/26 17:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...212/019 21200 FT MSL...231/014 20000 FT MSL...215/015 19000 FT MSL...223/016 19000 FT MSL...222/016 18000 FT MSL...218/017 17100 FT MSL...214/016 17000 FT MSL...214/017 16000 FT MSL...211/018 15500 FT MSL...203/018 15000 FT MSL...199/020 14400 FT MSL...201/019 14000 FT MSL...206/018 13300 FT MSL...200/019 13000 FT MSL...204/019 12400 FT MSL...202/020 12000 FT MSL...202/017 11700 FT MSL...200/021 11000 FT MSL...200/021 11000 FT MSL...205/016 10400 FT MSL...204/016 10300 FT MSL...198/019 10100 FT MSL...209/016 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1747 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1146 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Scattered to widespread showers with embedded thunderstorms will lead to a complex forecast over the next 6 to 10 hours. A mixture of VFR and MVFR conditions are in place and expect periodic IFR/LIFR conditions as heavier showers and lower clouds move over terminals. Things do not look to begin to improve until this evening with a return to VFR prevailing at most TAF sites. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 141724Z 1418/1518 28007KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 FM142200 32010KT P6SM BKN100 FM150400 VRB05KT P6SM SKC METAR KPGA 141653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN040 OVC049 09/02 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP131 T00940022 METAR KPGA 141453Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM -RA OVC050 07/03 A2996 RMK AO2 RAB10 SLP120 P0001 60001 T00720028 53010 METAR KRQE 141653Z AUTO 23021G27KT 10SM FEW039 06/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND 24028/1630 SLP126 T00611028 $ METAR KRQE 141453Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM FEW047 OVC060 02/00 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131 60000 T00220000 51006 $ Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1734 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION...Tuesday 14/18Z through Wednesday 15/18Z...Mainly VFR, with lingering MVFR CIGs this morning and isolated -SHRA through 03Z. Winds primarily west at 10-20 kts. Gusts to 25-30 kts east of KFLG. Winds becoming light and variable at less than 10 kts overnight. OUTLOOK...Wednesday 15/18Z through Friday 17/18Z...VFR conditions. Winds southwest to west at 5-15 kts on Wednesday, becoming southwest at 15-25 kts gusting to 30-40 kts on Thursday. Winds remaining locally gusty Thursday night. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 141720Z 1418/1524 32009KT P6SM FEW060 FEW100 FM150300 15007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM151600 18012G18KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200 FM151900 28015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180 METAR KSLC 141654Z 33007KT 10SM FEW035 FEW055 FEW200 10/00 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP143 T01000000 $ METAR KSLC 141454Z 35009KT 10SM FEW045 FEW065 SCT200 06/01 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP135 SCSL DSNT NE AND SE T00610011 51015 $ KVEL 141732Z 1418/1518 22006KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN080 PROB30 1418/1421 -SHRA BKN040 FM150200 27006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN140 FM150700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC METAR KVEL 141653Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM BKN080 08/00 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP114 T00780000 METAR KVEL 141453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC065 06/01 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00560006 53005 SPECI KPUC 141733Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM FEW005 BKN060 OVC070 03/02 A2996 RMK AO2 T00330022 METAR KPUC 141653Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM SCT031 SCT039 OVC050 02/01 A2994 RMK AO2 RAE36UPB36E41 SLP151 P0007 T00220011 SPECI KPUC 141651Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM SCT031 OVC047 02/01 A2994 RMK AO2 RAE36UPB36E41 P0007 KCNY 141732Z 1418/1518 28010KT P6SM BKN035 OVC050 TEMPO 1418/1422 4SM -SHRA BR OVC025 FM150000 27008KT P6SM BKN100 FM150600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 SPECI KCNY 141716Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM -RA FEW022 BKN036 OVC050 03/02 A2994 RMK AO2 P0001 T00330022 $ METAR KCNY 141653Z AUTO 30007KT 4SM -RA BR BKN024 BKN028 OVC037 02/02 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB13 TSB20E35 SLP132 P0017 T00220017 SPECI KCNY 141646Z AUTO 24006KT 3SM -RA BR BKN026 OVC037 02/02 A2994 RMK AO2 RAB13 TSB20E35 P0016 T00220017 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 0445 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION...KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions tonight through Tuesday under mid and high clouds. Light northerly winds are expected to prevail through the night, then strengthen again Tuesday afternoon. However, winds overnight may be variable at times, which could result in brief, light (less than 6kt) southerly winds. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Northern Utah and southwest Wyoming are expected to see VFR conditions under mid and high clouds. Across central and southern Utah, periods of valley rain and mountain snow will result in areas of mountain obscuration as well as MVFR to IFR conditions through Tuesday morning. Snow levels are expected to fall as low as 6kft overnight, and as such, southern/central Utah terminals near or above that elevation will have the greatest potential for IFR (or even briefly LIFR) conditions. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 141720Z 1418/1518 VRB03KT P6SM SCT035 TEMPO 1418/1420 BKN035 FM142000 27014G22KT P6SM BKN040 FM150200 22007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 FM151600 23015G25KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200= SPECI KEVW 141716Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN024 BKN034 03/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 T00331033 $ SPECI KEVW 141704Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT024 BKN033 03/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 T00281033 $ METAR KEVW 141653Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN024 BKN030 03/M03 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP134 T00281033 $ KRKS 141722Z 1418/1518 28010KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 FM142000 28014G22KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 FM150300 24010KT P6SM SCT200 FM151500 26014G22KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KRKS 141654Z AUTO 27008G15KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP119 T00501056 METAR KRKS 141454Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP123 T00171061 53006 KRWL 141739Z 1418/1518 28010KT P6SM OVC060 FM142100 27012G20KT P6SM SCT015 BKN080 FM150000 27015KT P6SM SCT035 BKN080 FM150500 25017G26KT P6SM SCT180 AMD LTD TO CLD AND WX METAR KRWL 141653Z AUTO 10SM OVC060 06/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP101 T00611050 METAR KRWL 141453Z AUTO 10SM BKN060 OVC080 04/M03 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00391033 53005 KLAR 141739Z 1418/1518 34008KT P6SM BKN015 BKN080 FM142100 22010G18KT 6SM -SHRASN BKN025 OVC050 FM150000 24010KT P6SM BKN050 OVC070 FM151200 23007KT P6SM BKN180 SPECI KLAR 141700Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM BKN014 BKN080 04/01 A2989 RMK AO2 T00390006 METAR KLAR 141653Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM FEW012 SCT018 BKN080 04/01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00390006 SPECI KLAR 141622Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM SCT009 SCT015 03/01 A2989 RMK AO2 T00330006 KCYS 141739Z 1418/1518 17012G22KT P6SM BKN100 FM142100 30010G18KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1421/1424 3SM -SHRA SCT020 BKN030 FM150500 26010KT P6SM BKN070 FM151200 28010G20KT P6SM BKN150 METAR KCYS 141653Z 17012G22KT 10SM BKN095 12/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP063 T01171067 METAR KCYS 141453Z 25013KT 10SM FEW070 OVC100 08/M02 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 22027/1421 SLP077 60001 T00831017 56007 Riverton (KRIW) 04/14/26 17:36 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 26000 FT MSL...092/003 25000 FT MSL...105/002 24000 FT MSL...182/002 22000 FT MSL...120/005 16000 FT MSL...141/002 14600 FT MSL...199/003 14000 FT MSL...047/002 12800 FT MSL...222/004 12000 FT MSL...238/006 11200 FT MSL...236/004 11000 FT MSL...252/003 10000 FT MSL...181/001 10000 FT MSL...138/002 9000 FT MSL...115/003 9000 FT MSL...078/002 8100 FT MSL...032/003 7400 FT MSL...181/007 7000 FT MSL...237/009 6200 FT MSL...102/007 6000 FT MSL...078/007 6000 FT MSL...116/007 Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/14/26 17:38 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 28000 FT MSL...235/038 27000 FT MSL...237/036 26000 FT MSL...234/028 24000 FT MSL...241/021 22000 FT MSL...250/020 21000 FT MSL...244/025 20000 FT MSL...259/021 19000 FT MSL...246/034 18000 FT MSL...239/026 17000 FT MSL...234/023 16000 FT MSL...228/023 15000 FT MSL...219/023 14000 FT MSL...209/023 14000 FT MSL...207/023 13000 FT MSL...198/024 12000 FT MSL...193/022 11700 FT MSL...188/020 11000 FT MSL...187/020 10500 FT MSL...181/020 10000 FT MSL...178/020 9500 FT MSL...173/021 9000 FT MSL...173/021 8600 FT MSL...168/021 8000 FT MSL...168/021 7900 FT MSL...164/021 7300 FT MSL...160/020 7000 FT MSL...176/022 6700 FT MSL...169/022 6600 FT MSL...172/022 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1659 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1057 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 VFR conditions are expected to prevail across nearly all terminals through much of the TAF period. The one exception to this currently is KJAC where some linger low level clouds persist. Conditions should continue to improve shortly after the start of the period with VFR conditions likely to return. A shower or two cannot be ruled out around 21Z Tuesday nearby KJAC. Due to low confidence in direct impacts at the terminal only a VCSH group has been added. Winds gradually increase this afternoon with nearly all terminals seeing winds of 15 to 25 knots. These winds should dissipate shortly after sunset with light winds around 5 to 10 knots persisting through the overnight. A nearing disturbance will start to usher in more cloud coverage for Wednesday. Winds will begin to increase near the end of the TAF period mainly across northern and western terminals. Mountain obscuration will linger mainly across western mountain ranges as low clouds continue to burn through the early afternoon with improvement expected by the mid afternoon. 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 1130 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 530 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Tricky TAF forecast over the next 12 hours with a system moving through the region, due to poor run to run model consistency. KRWL and KCDR may miss the bulk of the storm and remain VFR through this TAF period. Overall, low confidence in coverage of precipitation, so there are PROB30 groups for KBFF and KAIA. Initially, KCYS and KSNY have PROB30 groups, but since these terminals are closer to the storm, confidence grows with precipitation impacting aviation operations. KLAR, overall, has the best chance of seeing precip, some of which will be snow. Thunderstorms are possible for KSNY this afternoon/evening, if one goes over the terminal, expect gusty and erratic winds. After 03Z Wednesday, conditions will improve as the storm system moves out of the region. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 141735Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A2986 RMK AO2 T01531004 METAR KIBM 141715Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A2986 RMK AO2 T01560001 METAR KIBM 141655Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 T01421008 KSNY 141739Z 1418/1518 04012G18KT P6SM SKC FM142200 02015G28KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 1500/1504 4SM TSRA BR OVC040CB FM150400 36008KT P6SM OVC070 FM151100 29008KT P6SM BKN120 METAR KSNY 141653Z AUTO 04012G18KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP072 T01611033 METAR KSNY 141453Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM BKN100 13/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP078 T01281033 51014 METAR KOGA 141735Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM BKN100 17/02 A2983 RMK AO2 T01730019 METAR KOGA 141715Z AUTO 01014G18KT 10SM BKN090 16/02 A2983 RMK AO2 T01630022 METAR KOGA 141655Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM OVC090 16/02 A2983 RMK AO2 T01570017 METAR KIML 141653Z AUTO 03016KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 19/M02 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP070 T01941017 METAR KIML 141453Z AUTO 04017G24KT 10SM OVC080 18/M02 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP071 T01781017 51012 KMCK 141720Z 1418/1518 06016G30KT P6SM SKC FM142100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110 FM150900 03009KT P6SM SCT090 WS020/03040KT PROB30 1510/1512 4SM -SHRA BKN015 FM151300 34015KT 6SM -RA SCT015 METAR KMCK 141653Z AUTO 06018G28KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A2973 RMK AO2 PK WND 08031/1619 SLP052 T02281011 METAR KMCK 141453Z AUTO 07012G19KT 10SM FEW055 18/06 A2974 RMK AO2 SLP055 T01830056 51020 North Platte (KLNX) 04/14/26 17:39 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...252/028 19000 FT MSL...222/032 18000 FT MSL...228/028 17000 FT MSL...227/028 16900 FT MSL...223/028 16000 FT MSL...228/029 15000 FT MSL...218/029 14200 FT MSL...206/028 14000 FT MSL...204/028 13000 FT MSL...197/021 12000 FT MSL...164/017 12000 FT MSL...201/010 11000 FT MSL...176/020 9000 FT MSL...030/006 8500 FT MSL...009/008 8000 FT MSL...354/013 7000 FT MSL...358/017 6000 FT MSL...013/014 5400 FT MSL...036/015 5000 FT MSL...033/015 4700 FT MSL...033/014 4100 FT MSL...032/014 4000 FT MSL...022/016 3600 FT MSL...014/015 3400 FT MSL...009/014 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1729 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1229 PM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Some stronger northeast winds with gusts up to 25 knots are expected this afternoon across portions of southwest Nebraska. Otherwise, the main aviation concern will be the potential for some scattered rain showers across much of the region into tonight. Isolated showers will begin to impact portions of northern Nebraska and into the Panhandle by mid to late afternoon. Shower activity will slowly spread eastward into the evening and overnight hours. Main threats with these storms will be some minor visibility restrictions, small hail, and briefly gusty winds. Conditions gradually improve around sunrise Wednesday and through the morning hours. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 141746Z 1418/1518 VRB06KT P6SM FEW170 FM142100 23013G25KT P6SM SCT140 FM150300 23011KT P6SM FEW160 WS010/27045KT FM150500 32015G25KT P6SM FEW200 METAR KGLD 141653Z AUTO 02008G19KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP058 T01830033 METAR KGLD 141453Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM FEW017 15/03 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP052 T01500033 51015 SPECI KGLD 141442Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM SCT017 14/02 A2976 RMK AO2 T01440017 KGCK 141720Z 1418/1518 24024G35KT P6SM SCT250 FM150100 23010KT P6SM SCT250 FM151500 29017G26KT P6SM SKC METAR KGCK 141654Z 27015G22KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP054 T02560039 METAR KGCK 141454Z 23015KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP058 T01890039 50009 METAR KLBL 141656Z AUTO 24022G30KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 24032/1616 SLP077 T02610044 $ METAR KLBL 141456Z AUTO 23021KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP083 T02060044 51012 $ METAR KEHA 141735Z AUTO 23023G36KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A2985 RMK AO2 T02550002 METAR KEHA 141715Z AUTO 23027G35KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A2986 RMK AO2 T02610004 METAR KEHA 141655Z AUTO 23026G32KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A2986 RMK AO2 T02440003 Goodland (KGLD) 04/14/26 17:41 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 9200 FT MSL...276/019 9000 FT MSL...267/017 8100 FT MSL...288/014 8000 FT MSL...291/014 7000 FT MSL...024/008 7000 FT MSL...027/008 6100 FT MSL...038/010 6000 FT MSL...039/010 5300 FT MSL...039/009 5000 FT MSL...039/009 4700 FT MSL...042/010 4200 FT MSL...027/011 4000 FT MSL...029/010 4000 FT MSL...018/010 Dodge City (KDDC) 04/14/26 17:34 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...199/006 13900 FT MSL...206/005 12000 FT MSL...221/042 11000 FT MSL...240/043 10000 FT MSL...233/036 9600 FT MSL...228/031 9000 FT MSL...239/035 8100 FT MSL...238/032 8000 FT MSL...240/033 7100 FT MSL...240/031 7000 FT MSL...239/033 6000 FT MSL...238/034 5900 FT MSL...239/031 5100 FT MSL...237/028 5000 FT MSL...237/032 4300 FT MSL...239/027 4000 FT MSL...238/030 3800 FT MSL...239/027 3200 FT MSL...233/032 3000 FT MSL...234/030 3000 FT MSL...234/030 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 1716 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 1113 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 A warm front is forecast to retreat through each terminal this afternoon which will lead to a period of light and variable winds; the front is forecast to move through GLD enough that winds are forecast to become a bit more southwesterly with gusts around 25 knots. A developing low pressure system late this afternoon and evening will lead to increase rain chances and continued breezy winds, before the breezy winds develop LLWS will be a concern. Rain chances at favored at KMCK Wednesday morning. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1009 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/... Issued at 507 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Southwest winds will increase to 25 to 30 knots today between 15Z and 18Z today as a surface low deepens over northeast Colorado/northwest Kansas and stronger winds in the lower levels mix down to the surface. Wind gusts could reach 40 to 45 knots at times this afternoon. These strong southwest winds will decrease this evening and are currently expected to fall to 10 to 15 knots between 03Z and 06Z Wednesday as the wind shifts west. VFR conditions are expected for the next 24 hours. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 141720Z 1418/1518 22026G38KT P6SM FEW250 FM150200 23018G27KT P6SM SCT250 FM150500 26011KT P6SM FEW250 FM151500 32008KT P6SM FEW250= METAR KGUY 141653Z AUTO 24026G38KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 24038/1652 SLP056 T02500022 METAR KGUY 141453Z AUTO 22020G29KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A2984 RMK AO2 PK WND 23029/1449 SLP062 T02170033 50005 KDHT 141720Z 1418/1518 22028G39KT P6SM FEW250 FM150100 22021G29KT P6SM SCT250 FM150300 23014KT P6SM FEW250 FM150500 26011KT P6SM SKC METAR KDHT 141653Z AUTO 22026G37KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 22037/1651 SLP076 T02440011 METAR KDHT 141453Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP085 T01830028 50008 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1125 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 622 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 VFR conditions at all terminals and across the Panhandles for the next 24 hours. Today, we'll see strong southwest winds during the daytime hours at all terminals. While the winds may loft some dust and cause some haze this is unlikely to lead to any visibility impairment. These winds will persist until the evening when the weaken for all terminals. Later tomorrow morning, wind speeds will even become light and last that way through the end of the 12Z TAF period. Rangel * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 141720Z 1418/1518 25011KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 FM141930 26013G23KT P6SM BKN100 FM150130 30009KT P6SM SCT070 FM150700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM151700 29007KT P6SM SKC METAR KFMN 141653Z 23008KT 10SM BKN055 09/M04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP140 T00891039 METAR KFMN 141453Z 00000KT 10SM OVC090 07/02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP138 60000 T00670022 53006 METAR KLVS 141653Z AUTO 19022G38KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND 20038/1648 SLP082 T01331039 PNO $ METAR KLVS 141453Z AUTO 19024G37KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 20041/1424 SLP072 6//// T01281028 50000 PNO $ METAR KRTN 141653Z AUTO 25020G34KT 10SM 17/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 24041/1633 SLP067 T01671061 METAR KRTN 141453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM 11/01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP080 T01110006 50001 METAR KCAO 141655Z AUTO 21027G45KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A2989 RMK AO2 PK WND 21045/1651 SLP073 T02060000 METAR KCAO 141455Z AUTO 22021G36KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A2990 RMK AO2 PK WND 22036/1446 SLP071 T01780011 50006 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1728 UTC Tuesday, April 14, 2026 .AVIATION... (18Z TAFS) Issued at 1116 AM MDT Tue Apr 14 2026 Light showers continue across north central NM late this morning. These showers will continue to gradually diminish in coverage through the afternoon, though mountain obscurations will remain possible. MVFR cigs around KGUP earlier this morning will continue to gradually rise. Strong southwest winds have already developed across the area and will persist through early evening. Gusts between 35 and 45kt will be common along and east of the Central Mountain Chain, while gusts up to 30kt will be common along and west of the Rio Grande Valley. Less wind is on tap for Wednesday, though breezy westerly winds will be favored across east central NM in the afternoon. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 141200Z VALID 141800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 3108-04 3414-08 3110-21 3111-35 260950 342055 251554 BCE 3429-09 3421-21 3319-35 011050 301151 242853 LND 9900-02 3108-09 3226-21 3224-35 272550 272455 242953 RKS 2910 9900-08 3421-21 2924-34 232651 261654 233253 GJT 2412-02 2115-08 1817-22 1613-36 213644 215249 234753 FMN 2512-01 2530-09 2245-22 2381-29 229643 228851 227257 ABQ 2320+04 2323-05 2358-16 2369-27 228443 229652 229059 MBW 9900 2611-08 2324-20 2230-34 223550 236551 235053 DEN 0406+01 1512-06 2223-19 2422-32 730043 229551 238257 PUB 2216+05 2328-04 2354-17 2381-26 228643 228852 237960 ALS 2235-05 2357-18 2384-27 229043 238852 227557 TCC 2327 2328+08 2337-01 2358-15 2265-26 238141 239151 239260 BFF 3307 1806+00 1718-07 2428-19 2227-31 236547 239951 237354 GLD 9900 2430+05 2435-02 2351-16 2379-27 238443 238652 237861 GCK 2327+16 2332+07 2449+00 2357-14 2361-26 237841 238551 249161 GAG 2326+17 2344+09 2346+01 2453-15 2365-24 237640 248550 249062 AMA 2326 2327+09 2331+01 2356-15 2263-24 237740 238750 238961 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 141200Z VALID 150000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 2911-01 2914-08 2715-21 3318-32 342748 333056 312057 BCE 3216-07 3311-21 2913-34 353348 343154 292055 LND 3007+03 2712-06 2616-20 2918-34 332449 322256 252756 RKS 2919 2920-06 2911-21 3409-34 351948 331655 262555 GJT 2709-01 2810-07 3311-21 3317-34 332150 262750 243053 FMN 2614+03 2516-06 2628-21 2536-33 238245 238151 235653 ABQ 2815+06 2716-03 2339-19 2369-29 228444 238852 237656 MBW 2607 2809-06 3327-21 2634-32 213949 234453 234553 DEN 3020+03 2917-06 2222-20 2328-32 227944 227652 227057 PUB 2423+06 2423-03 2450-17 2372-28 228444 228853 237157 ALS 2522-05 2542-20 2376-29 229144 228452 236454 TCC 2328 2330+10 2330+01 2447-16 2365-26 228842 720950 730260 BFF 9900 9900+01 1510-06 2520-20 2423-33 226148 229152 246453 GLD 2119 2122+08 2124-01 2450-18 2373-28 238844 239553 238458 GCK 2231+19 2233+10 2234+01 2449-15 2365-27 239041 720352 730261 GAG 2133+19 2236+10 2338+02 2355-13 2364-24 228040 229750 730962 AMA 2230 2231+10 2332+01 2348-15 2365-24 228141 720449 730661 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 141200Z VALID 151200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 2307 2516+00 2620-07 3028-19 3123-30 322945 323154 323163 BCE 3018-06 3316-19 3228-30 352646 363354 332662 LND 2924-01 3111-06 3020-18 3122-31 322646 332855 313462 RKS 2828 2931-08 3023-19 3225-31 342846 343355 323162 GJT 2709-01 2716-08 3019-20 3328-31 353047 353455 312658 FMN 3117+01 3019-07 3020-20 2921-33 332147 282852 273254 ABQ 3121+02 2921-06 2924-20 2828-32 256543 246751 245755 MBW 2740 2645-07 2819-19 3319-32 012647 353155 291956 DEN 3008+01 3306-07 3422-20 3120-34 351550 272050 253052 PUB 3510+01 3008-06 2921-20 3217-35 243646 244949 244952 ALS 3120-07 2918-20 3027-33 262347 244450 244653 TCC 2815 2620+05 2537-03 2248-18 2373-28 237843 238151 238756 BFF 2611 3210+01 3219-07 3317-20 3113-33 141049 231452 242954 GLD 3423 2921+00 2628-05 2439-20 2256-32 227843 227450 226153 GCK 3024+10 2627+04 2443-03 2263-18 2278-29 229242 228650 237855 GAG 3016+13 2431+07 2436-01 2261-16 2280-26 229441 730151 730157 AMA 3514 2627+06 2433-02 2361-16 2278-27 239541 730052 730257 --------------------------------------------------------------------- This product is updated automatically at approximately 10, 30 and 50 minutes after each hour, 24 hours per day, 7 days per week. 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