NZUS99 KBOU 151309 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 0705 MDT Wednesday, April 15, 2026 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 151256Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00111022 FZRANO $ METAR KFNL 151156Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP095 T00331011 10083 20006 53003 $ METAR KFNL 151056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00281022 $ METAR KGXY 151256Z AUTO 02003KT 8SM CLR 01/M02 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP128 T00111022 FZRANO $ METAR KGXY 151156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP122 T00001028 10094 21011 53000 FZRANO $ METAR KGXY 151056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP111 T00391011 $ METAR KLMO 151255Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 T00841074 METAR KLMO 151235Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 T00801080 METAR KLMO 151215Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 T00841076 METAR KBDU 151255Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 151235Z AUTO 26008G16KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 151215Z AUTO 25012G16KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 03/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 T00311068 METAR KEIK 151235Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 04/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 T00371071 METAR KEIK 151215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 T00481069 KBJC 151122Z 1512/1612 28014G24KT P6SM FEW100 TEMPO 1512/1515 VRB06KT FM151500 28013G21KT P6SM FEW100 FM152000 30010KT P6SM FEW100 FM160300 25007KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KBJC 151255Z 27021G24KT 10SM CLR 09/M08 A2989 METAR KBJC 151215Z AUTO 27014G18KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 METAR KBJC 151155Z AUTO 28012G16KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2988 RMK AO2 KDEN 151122Z 1512/1618 24010KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220 FM151700 27008KT P6SM FEW100 FM152000 30010KT P6SM FEW100 FM160200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200 FM160400 21010KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KDEN 151253Z 22006KT 10SM FEW080 FEW220 04/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00391050 METAR KDEN 151153Z 23005KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP092 T00501050 10089 20028 53001 METAR KDEN 151053Z 24009KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 06/M04 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP081 T00561044 KBKF 150900Z 1509/1614 20008KT 9999 BKN120 QNH2987INS BECMG 1511/1512 20008KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2988INS BECMG 1515/1516 18009KT 9999 FEW200 QNH2985INS BECMG 1604/1605 VRB06KT 9999 SCT220 QNH2984INS BECMG 1610/1611 19008KT 9999 SCT220 QNH2982INS TX18/1523Z TN06/1509Z METAR KBKF 151158Z 22007KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 04/M06 A2987 RMK AO2A SLP094 T00391056 10064 20027 51001 METAR KBKF 151058Z 20007KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 03/M05 A2987 RMK AO2A SLP086 T00331054 METAR KBKF 150958Z 21007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN220 04/M04 A2987 RMK AO2A SLP086 T00431042 KAPA 151122Z 1512/1612 25007KT P6SM FEW100 FM151700 31011KT P6SM FEW100 FM160200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200 FM160400 18008KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KAPA 151253Z 24008KT 10SM FEW100 FEW220 05/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP118 T00501072 METAR KAPA 151153Z 22006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 03/M08 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP115 T00281078 10056 20028 53001 METAR KAPA 151053Z COR 26007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 03/M07 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP109 T00331072 METAR KMNH 151255Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 151235Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 151155Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 151255Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2988 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 151235Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2987 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 151215Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2986 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 151255Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 151235Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 151215Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 151253Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP105 T00220006 METAR KAKO 151153Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP094 60000 70012 T00440022 10072 20028 56007 METAR KAKO 151053Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM BKN075 OVC095 07/03 A2985 RMK AO2 RAE00 SLP089 P0000 T00720028 METAR KLIC 151255Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR M01/M03 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP112 T10111033 METAR KLIC 151155Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP107 T10391050 10017 21044 51002 METAR KLIC 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 M03/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP095 T10281044 METAR K2V6 151254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT100 06/03 A2986 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 151234Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT100 06/03 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 151214Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 SCT110 07/03 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 151255Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 BKN100 08/05 A2985 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 151235Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT110 06/04 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 151215Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 BKN120 06/04 A2984 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 151253Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 03/01 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00330011 METAR KITR 151153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00220006 10094 20011 51004 $ METAR KITR 151053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 02/01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00170006 $ Sunrise/Sunset for 04/15/2026 Fort Collins - 06:21:09 MDT / 19:39:20 MDT Denver - 06:21:47 MDT / 19:37:50 MDT Sterling - 06:13:36 MDT / 19:32:02 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/15/26 12:54 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 8000 FT MSL...313/000 7300 FT MSL...190/003 6600 FT MSL...207/015 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1150 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Thursday/... Issued at 549 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 VFR will persist through the TAF period, with only FEW-SCT clouds 10,000 feet AGL or higher. Winds are starting this valid period more westerly than normal, and overall see little change in those winds through about 17-18Z. Weak inversion is in place so sunshine wshould help bring a little more mixing and thus W-NW component 18Z-01Z, before transitioning back to normal S-SW winds by 03Z-05Z Thursday. KBJC will likely see stronger winds with gusts to 30 kts possible this morning due to mountain wave enhancement, but even there winds should settle in speeds this afternoon as flow aloft weakens a bit. Overall, there is higher than normal confidence with those wind trends, although can't totally rule out (20% chance) of brief disruptions in the expected wind progression. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 151255Z AUTO 25008G18KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3007 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 151235Z AUTO 26014G19KT 10SM CLR M04/M10 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 151215Z AUTO 25010G21KT 10SM CLR M05/M10 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 151155Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00151092 10076 20012 52002 METAR KAFF 151055Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP088 T00151089 METAR KAFF 150955Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00331090 KCOS 151121Z 1512/1612 33005KT P6SM FEW150 FM151700 19008KT P6SM FEW200 FM151900 20011KT P6SM FEW200 FM160200 34007KT P6SM SKC METAR KCOS 151254Z 31003KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00391078 METAR KCOS 151154Z 36003KT 10SM FEW140 04/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00391078 10078 20028 50001 METAR KCOS 151054Z 27005KT 10SM FEW150 03/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP098 T00331078 METAR KFLY 151255Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 03/M09 A2995 RMK AO2 T00321092 METAR KFLY 151235Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 T00181092 METAR KFLY 151215Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 T00171091 KFCS 151200Z 1512/1618 29009KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2986INS BECMG 1519/1520 26012KT 9999 SCT120 QNH2983INS BECMG 1601/1602 28009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH2985INS BECMG 1615/1616 23009KT 9999 SKC QNH2982INS TX19/1521Z TN02/1512Z METAR KFCS 151055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP109 T00461060 $ METAR KFCS 150955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP104 T00591048 $ KPUB 151121Z 1512/1612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM151600 28008KT P6SM FEW200 FM151900 21009KT P6SM SKC FM160000 18013KT P6SM FEW200 FM160300 30008KT P6SM SKC METAR KPUB 151253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00171050 $ METAR KPUB 151153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP101 T00001056 10100 20000 50002 $ METAR KPUB 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M05 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP095 T00221050 $ METAR KVTP 151235Z AUTO 26012G17KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 151215Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR M05/M07 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 151155Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 151254Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00111083 METAR KTAD 151154Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP103 T10061094 10083 21017 53002 METAR KTAD 151054Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR M01/M10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP098 T10061100 METAR KLHX 151253Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 04/ A2991 RMK AO2 SLP103 T0039 $ METAR KLHX 151153Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 02/ A2989 RMK AO2 SLP093 T0022 10089 20022 51001 $ METAR KLHX 151053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 03/ A2989 RMK AO2 SLP088 T0033 $ METAR KLAA 151253Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00281011 $ METAR KLAA 151153Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 04/00 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00390000 10106 20017 51004 $ METAR KLAA 151053Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP085 T00281006 $ METAR KSPD 151256Z AUTO 28004KT 06/M04 A2991 RMK AO1 SLP089 T00561039 METAR KSPD 151156Z AUTO 29009KT 02/M03 A2989 RMK AO1 SLP086 T00221033 10117 20022 53011 METAR KSPD 151056Z AUTO 30008KT 04/M03 A2988 RMK AO1 SLP077 T00391028 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/15/2026 Burlington - 06:11:33 MDT / 19:26:33 MDT Pueblo - 06:22:14 MDT / 19:34:39 MDT Lamar - 06:14:27 MDT / 19:26:25 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 04/15/26 12:52 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 10000 FT MSL...025/019 7100 FT MSL...120/008 5900 FT MSL...125/004 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1124 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 522 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 VFR conditions anticipated across the forecast area over the next 24 hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and KALS. Westerly surface flow expected to pick up at KALS through the afternoon and early evening hrs, with gusts up to around 25 kts. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 151253Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FZFG VV001 M03/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP186 T10331039 SPECI KCAG 151245Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FZFG VV001 M04/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 T10391039 SPECI KCAG 151237Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR VV002 M03/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 T10331033 METAR KHDN 151256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP181 T10111017 FZRANO METAR KHDN 151156Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP179 60000 70003 T10221028 10006 21022 58001 FZRANO METAR KHDN 151056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 M02/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP181 T10171022 FZRANO METAR KSBS 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 A3003 RMK AO1 METAR KSBS 151235Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT045 SCT055 BKN070 A3003 RMK AO1 METAR KSBS 151215Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM SCT045 SCT055 A3002 RMK AO1 METAR KC07 151255Z AUTO 1/2SM FZFG OVC001 M05/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 151235Z AUTO 3/4SM -SN OVC001 M05/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 151215Z AUTO 3/4SM -SN OVC001 M05/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR K33V 151255Z AUTO 18010G14KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3002 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 151235Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM SCT050 M02/M04 A3001 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 151215Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM SCT050 M01/M04 A3000 RMK AO1 METAR KEEO 151253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR M01/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP178 T10061011 PNO $ METAR KEEO 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN030 01/01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP166 6//// 7//// T00110006 10017 20006 58001 PNO $ METAR KEEO 151053Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT030 BKN035 OVC075 02/01 A3005 RMK AO2 UPB25E34 SLP169 T00170006 PNO $ METAR K20V 151255Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM BKN065 00/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 151235Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM OVC065 00/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 151215Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM SCT050 OVC065 00/M02 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT020 SCT029 OVC065 00/M02 A3009 RMK AO2 T10051023 METAR KGNB 151235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -SN SCT030 BKN036 OVC060 00/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 T10021023 METAR KGNB 151215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC050 00/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 T10051022 METAR K0CO 151255Z AUTO 32034G43KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 M10/M11 A3000 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 151235Z AUTO 33028G42KT M1/4SM +SN OVC001 M10/M11 A3001 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 151215Z AUTO 33031KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 M10/M11 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 151250Z AUTO 30023G35KT 7SM OVC013 M07/M10 A2999 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 151235Z AUTO 30023G37KT 4SM OVC013 M07/M08 A2997 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 151215Z AUTO 30021G33KT 5SM BKN013 OVC018 M07/M08 A2998 RMK AO2 KGJT 151120Z 1512/1612 10008KT P6SM OVC045 FM151500 12006KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200 FM151900 29008KT P6SM SCT250 FM160300 12010KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KGJT 151253Z 08009KT 10SM BKN042 04/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP161 T00440028 METAR KGJT 151153Z 10010KT 10SM FEW042 04/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP154 60000 70039 T00440028 10067 20044 50000 METAR KGJT 151053Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM OVC043 06/03 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP155 T00560033 KRIL 151120Z 1512/1612 23003KT P6SM BKN024 BKN045 OVC080 FM151700 27006KT P6SM FEW040 BKN060 FM152100 26011G19KT P6SM SCT250 FM160300 16006KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KRIL 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN019 BKN026 BKN085 04/03 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP168 T00440028 METAR KRIL 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC020 04/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP163 60001 70007 T00440028 10056 20044 50000 METAR KRIL 151053Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM BKN024 BKN044 OVC080 04/03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00440028 METAR K5SM 151255Z AUTO 10SM BKN002 OVC033 M06/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 151232Z AUTO 10SM OVC002 M05/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 151214Z AUTO 10SM -SN OVC002 M05/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 KEGE 151120Z 1512/1612 09005KT P6SM VCSH OVC060 FM151700 24013G23KT P6SM BKN060 FM152100 25013G22KT P6SM BKN120 FM160300 10006KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KEGE 151256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW024 BKN055 OVC080 01/M01 A3009 RMK AO2 RAB1159UPB28E36 SLP181 P0000 T00061006 FZRANO METAR KEGE 151156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC055 01/M01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP176 70002 T00111011 10044 20000 53003 FZRANO METAR KEGE 151056Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM OVC060 01/M02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP172 T00061017 FZRANO KASE 151120Z 1512/1612 20003KT P6SM VCSH OVC040 TEMPO 1512/1514 -SHSN BKN035 FM151500 35006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 FM151800 34008G17KT P6SM SCT020 BKN060 FM152200 31008G17KT P6SM SCT020 BKN120 FM160200 20006KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KASE 151253Z 33003KT 6SM -SN BR OVC045 00/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SNB08 SLP150 P0000 T00001006 METAR KASE 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN048 OVC065 01/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP133 60000 70002 T00061011 10006 21006 57001 METAR KASE 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC041 00/M01 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP134 T00001006 METAR KLXV 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC050 M05/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SNB39E49 SLP137 P0000 T10501067 METAR KLXV 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW022 BKN038 OVC046 M05/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SNE24 SLP137 P0000 60000 70031 T10501061 11039 21061 55001 METAR KLXV 151053Z AUTO 03003KT 8SM -SN FEW024 OVC044 M05/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP136 P0000 T10501067 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/15/2026 Rangely - 06:36:35 MDT / 19:53:34 MDT Grand Junction - 06:36:57 MDT / 19:51:24 MDT Steamboat Springs - 06:28:15 MDT / 19:46:14 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/15/26 12:57 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...280/018 12000 FT MSL...284/016 11000 FT MSL...281/013 10100 FT MSL...254/008 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1118 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 514 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Trapped surface moisture has led to low clouds lingering through the night, and likely will remain in place through 18z this afternoon. For KEGE, KRIL, and KASE, this means ceilings will remain below breakpoints. And occasionally ceilings may lower enough to drop conditions into MVFR/IFR. Showers have mostly come to an end though. Winds remain generally light and terrain driven. After 15z, look for winds to increase and turn westerly to southwesterly. Higher elevation terminals, and those along and north of I-70, will see some gusty afternoon winds, with gusts up to around 20 knots expected. VFR conditions will prevail. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM SCT080 02/02 A3009 RMK AO2 T00220020 PWINO METAR KAJZ 151235Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM SCT080 02/02 A3009 RMK AO2 T00210020 PWINO METAR KAJZ 151215Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM CLR 02/02 A3008 RMK AO2 T00240021 PWINO KMTJ 151120Z 1512/1612 15003KT P6SM BKN080 FM151700 34006KT P6SM FEW250 FM160000 26007KT P6SM SCT250 FM160500 15008KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KMTJ 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 02/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP168 T00220000 METAR KMTJ 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW070 SCT085 02/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP160 60000 70004 T00220000 10044 20022 58001 METAR KMTJ 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 03/00 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00280000 METAR KGUC 151256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 M03/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP197 T10331039 FZRANO $ SPECI KGUC 151242Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM FEW010 M04/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 FZRANO $ SPECI KGUC 151227Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM BKN010 BKN075 M04/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 FZRANO $ METAR K7BM 151255Z AUTO 26010G21KT 10SM SCT030 SCT037 M01/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 151235Z AUTO 30009G19KT 250V350 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 151215Z AUTO 31012G18KT 270V350 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3005 RMK AO2 T10281072 METAR KAEJ 151235Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR M02/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 T10161063 METAR KAEJ 151215Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 T10041061 METAR KANK 151255Z AUTO 31005KT 9SM CLR M01/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 T10071066 $ METAR KANK 151235Z AUTO 30005KT 9SM CLR M00/M07 A3003 RMK AO2 T10051067 $ METAR KANK 151215Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 T10141070 $ METAR KMYP 151255Z AUTO 28018G24KT OVC002 M07/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KMYP 151235Z AUTO 29022G27KT OVC002 M07/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KMYP 151215Z AUTO 30014G29KT OVC002 M07/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 PWINO KTEX 151205Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM BKN023 OVC040 FM151400 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200 FM151800 27008G18KT P6SM FEW030 SCT070 FM160300 16006KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KTEX 151255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT021 BKN039 OVC045 M02/M03 A3014 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 151235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT021 OVC043 M02/M03 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 151215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT016 SCT023 OVC041 M02/M03 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 151255Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM OVC050 01/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 151235Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM SCT043 OVC050 01/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 151215Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM OVC050 01/M03 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KCEZ 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP184 T10391056 METAR KCEZ 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP174 T10221039 10039 21028 53001 METAR KCEZ 151053Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP173 T10281039 KDRO 151120Z 1512/1612 05004KT P6SM FEW250 FM151800 25010G19KT P6SM FEW250 FM160400 02004KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KDRO 151253Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP189 T10331044 METAR KDRO 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP181 70003 T10221039 10028 21028 53004 METAR KDRO 151053Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR M02/M03 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP175 T10171033 METAR KPSO 151255Z AUTO 32001KT 10SM CLR M04/M05 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 151235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 151215Z AUTO 28002KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 151255Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED PWINO METAR KCPW 151235Z AUTO A3015 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED PWINO METAR KCPW 151215Z AUTO A3014 RMK AO2 SKY OBSCURED PWINO KALS 151121Z 1512/1612 VRB05KT P6SM BKN070 FM152000 24008KT P6SM FEW200 FM160000 25013G23KT P6SM SCT200 FM160300 24008KT P6SM FEW200 FM160800 18005KT P6SM SKC METAR KALS 151252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP173 T10611083 METAR KALS 151152Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN065 M05/M08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP157 70002 T10501078 11022 21056 56003 METAR KALS 151052Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM OVC070 M02/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP149 T10221067 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/15/2026 Vail - 06:27:29 MDT / 19:43:19 MDT Durango - 06:36:24 MDT / 19:46:29 MDT Alamosa - 06:28:12 MDT / 19:38:43 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/15/26 12:57 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 16000 FT MSL...280/018 12000 FT MSL...284/016 11000 FT MSL...281/013 10100 FT MSL...254/008 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1118 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 514 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Trapped surface moisture has led to low clouds lingering through the night, and likely will remain in place through 18z this afternoon. For KEGE, KRIL, and KASE, this means ceilings will remain below breakpoints. And occasionally ceilings may lower enough to drop conditions into MVFR/IFR. Showers have mostly come to an end though. Winds remain generally light and terrain driven. After 15z, look for winds to increase and turn westerly to southwesterly. Higher elevation terminals, and those along and north of I-70, will see some gusty afternoon winds, with gusts up to around 20 knots expected. VFR conditions will prevail. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC METAR KPGA 151253Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP152 T00611006 $ METAR KPGA 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP145 70001 T00721006 10117 20072 50001 METAR KPGA 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP144 T00780000 METAR KRQE 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP170 T10441056 METAR KRQE 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP158 T10331044 10028 21044 51001 METAR KRQE 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP157 T10281044 Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1053 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION...Wednesday 15/12Z through Thursday 16/12Z...VFR conditions. Expect light and variable winds through 18Z, then becoming SW-W at 5-15 kts through 02Z. After 02Z, light and variable winds return. OUTLOOK...Thursday 16/12Z through Saturday 18/12Z...VFR conditions. Winds SW at 15-25 kts gusting to 30-40 kts on Thursday, staying locally gusty Thursday night. Winds shift to W-NW at 10-20 kts gusting to 20-30 kts daytime Friday then shift further to NE at 10-20 kts Friday night. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 151120Z 1512/1618 14010KT P6SM FEW250 FM151600 17012G20KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 FM152000 25015G25KT P6SM BKN120 FM160400 18012G22KT P6SM BKN100 FM160600 16006KT P6SM OVC080 PROB30 1606/1612 6SM -SHRA OVC070 FM161200 25008KT P6SM -SHRA OVC070 METAR KSLC 151254Z 13008KT 10SM FEW190 FEW260 07/M01 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP122 ACSL N T00671011 $ METAR KSLC 151154Z 14009KT 10SM FEW200 07/M02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP124 T00671017 10094 20067 58004 $ METAR KSLC 151054Z 13009KT 10SM SCT230 07/M01 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP125 T00721011 $ KVEL 151217Z 1512/1612 29003KT P6SM OVC024 FM151900 22011G19KT P6SM FEW250 FM160000 21015G23KT P6SM SCT250 FM160500 21006KT P6SM SCT250 METAR KVEL 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN023 01/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00111028 METAR KVEL 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN024 M01/M03 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP164 T10061028 10039 21011 53001 METAR KVEL 151053Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP160 T00111022 METAR KPUC 151253Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP178 T10061039 METAR KPUC 151153Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP182 70023 T10111039 10022 21011 53001 METAR KPUC 151053Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP177 T10061039 KCNY 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250 FM152000 22008G17KT P6SM FEW250 FM160200 20008KT P6SM FEW250 METAR KCNY 151253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP161 T00280017 $ METAR KCNY 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP157 70030 T00280017 10078 20028 53002 $ METAR KCNY 151053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP154 T00390022 $ Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 0438 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION...KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions continue tonight through Wednesday. Mostly clear skies can be expected overnight, with CIGS between 10-12kft AGL developing Wednesday afternoon. Winds will prevail out of the southeast overnight, increasing in speed by late Wednesday morning. Winds are then expected to shift to west-southwesterly (230-270 degrees) by midafternoon. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will continue tonight through Wednesday. Mostly clear skies can be expected overnight, with CIGS between 14-17kft MSL developing across northern through west-central Utah along with southwest Wyoming Wednesday afternoon. Meanwhile, southern Utah will see scattered high clouds for Wednesday. Otherwise, increasing southwesterly winds can be expected across most terminals Wednesday afternoon. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 151120Z 1512/1612 23010KT P6SM FEW100 FM151500 23012G22KT P6SM FEW100 FM151800 24018G30KT P6SM BKN100 FM160200 22013KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1606/1612 6SM -SHRA OVC050= METAR KEVW 151253Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP140 T10171067 $ METAR KEVW 151153Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP137 T10221067 10000 21022 58006 $ METAR KEVW 151053Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP138 T10111067 $ KRKS 151120Z 1512/1612 24012KT P6SM SCT200 FM151500 25014G22KT P6SM SCT100 FM152000 26022G33KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 FM160300 24013G21KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 BKN180 METAR KRKS 151254Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP125 T00111072 METAR KRKS 151154Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP119 T00111072 10028 20000 56004 METAR KRKS 151054Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP117 T00111072 KRWL 151120Z 1512/1612 23015KT P6SM SKC FM151800 24028G40KT P6SM FEW120 FM160000 24020G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN130 AMD LTD TO CLD AND WX METAR KRWL 151253Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00111044 METAR KRWL 151153Z AUTO 24017G25KT 10SM CLR 01/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 PK WND 22026/1104 SLP103 T00061044 10022 20000 58003 METAR KRWL 151053Z AUTO 23015KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00001039 KLAR 151120Z 1512/1612 22009KT P6SM SKC FM151500 26024G34KT P6SM FEW150 FM160400 22017KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KLAR 151253Z AUTO 25018G23KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP102 T00111061 METAR KLAR 151153Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 00/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP105 70017 T00001056 10011 21011 58004 METAR KLAR 151053Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP125 T10111050 KCYS 151120Z 1512/1612 28019G28KT P6SM SKC FM160100 25013G21KT P6SM SCT150 METAR KCYS 151253Z 28022G30KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 28032/1229 SLP093 T00501061 $ METAR KCYS 151153Z 29019G31KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 29031/1152 SLP093 70001 T00441061 10050 20039 52002 $ METAR KCYS 151053Z AUTO 28019G28KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 PK WND 28032/1033 SLP096 T00391044 $ Riverton (KRIW) 04/15/26 12:59 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 26000 FT MSL...240/003 25000 FT MSL...058/001 22000 FT MSL...149/003 16900 FT MSL...226/003 16000 FT MSL...101/001 14600 FT MSL...153/002 12800 FT MSL...218/002 12000 FT MSL...172/001 11200 FT MSL...197/002 11000 FT MSL...198/001 10000 FT MSL...219/001 10000 FT MSL...038/001 9000 FT MSL...276/001 9000 FT MSL...195/001 8000 FT MSL...281/001 Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/15/26 12:57 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 26000 FT MSL...347/040 16000 FT MSL...275/005 15000 FT MSL...255/004 14100 FT MSL...257/007 14000 FT MSL...257/008 13000 FT MSL...260/008 12000 FT MSL...279/012 11700 FT MSL...277/016 11000 FT MSL...277/026 10500 FT MSL...277/036 10000 FT MSL...279/036 9500 FT MSL...282/047 9000 FT MSL...282/043 8600 FT MSL...283/043 8000 FT MSL...276/045 7900 FT MSL...276/045 7300 FT MSL...273/046 7000 FT MSL...275/044 6700 FT MSL...273/045 6500 FT MSL...269/046 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1005 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 359 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 VFR conditions should continue through around 20Z for all terminals. An approaching area of low pressure will begin to spread showers into the western mountains this afternoon, with showers possible in vicinity of KJAC starting around 20Z. Precipitation should begin as rain, then transition to snow tonight as colder air moves in behind a cold front. Other showers spread into KPNA and KBPI later tonight. Almost all showers should hold off until after 12Z Thursday in the terminals East of the Divide. Mountain obscurations will be common later today and tonight to the west of the Continental Divide. Wind will increase at all terminals this morning as the low approaches the area. The strongest wind will occur in vicinity of KCPR and KRKS where gusts to over 35 knots will be possible after 18Z. Wind should decrease somewhat at most terminals after sunset but remain strong in vicinity of KCPR through most of the night. Cheyenne Aviation Discussion Issued at 1120 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 520 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 Minimal aviation concerns as VFR conditions will prevail across all terminals for the duration of this TAF period. Winds for the southeast Wyoming sites will be a bit breezy with gusts 25 to 45 knots. Nebraska terminals will see winds ramping up to 20 to 30 knots a bit later, by 17Z, except KCDR which will be around 03Z Thursday. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 151255Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 T00651032 METAR KIBM 151235Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2985 RMK AO2 T00631034 METAR KIBM 151215Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 T00571030 KSNY 151120Z 1512/1612 29006KT P6SM BKN110 FM151500 29018G26KT P6SM SKC FM160300 23010KT P6SM FEW150 METAR KSNY 151253Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP093 T00281006 METAR KSNY 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 06/02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP080 7//// T00560022 10067 20028 53001 METAR KSNY 151053Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM BKN110 05/03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP075 T00500028 METAR KOGA 151255Z AUTO 24005KT 7SM SCT075 05/05 A2982 RMK AO2 T00540050 METAR KOGA 151235Z AUTO 25004KT 7SM BKN075 04/04 A2981 RMK AO2 T00430038 METAR KOGA 151215Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM OVC065 04/04 A2980 RMK AO2 T00410036 METAR KIML 151253Z AUTO 29009G19KT 10SM BKN100 10/04 A2982 RMK AO2 RAB21E31 SLP086 P0001 T01000044 METAR KIML 151153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP084 70001 T00670039 10094 20061 51004 METAR KIML 151053Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 OVC110 09/06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP078 T00890061 KMCK 151131Z 1512/1612 32011KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1512/1516 5SM -SHRA BKN040 FM151600 29010KT P6SM BKN070 FM151800 28012G19KT P6SM SKC FM160100 23008KT P6SM SKC METAR KMCK 151253Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM BKN070 11/05 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP079 T01060050 METAR KMCK 151153Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM FEW049 BKN055 OVC100 11/05 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP069 T01060050 10133 20089 53000 METAR KMCK 151053Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 10/04 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP061 T01000044 North Platte (KLNX) 04/15/26 13:02 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 22000 FT MSL...351/016 20000 FT MSL...195/024 19000 FT MSL...196/022 18000 FT MSL...237/010 17000 FT MSL...214/012 16000 FT MSL...195/014 15000 FT MSL...175/016 14200 FT MSL...153/014 14000 FT MSL...156/014 12000 FT MSL...083/009 12000 FT MSL...115/011 11000 FT MSL...066/010 5000 FT MSL...212/028 3600 FT MSL...247/012 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1114 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 614 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 For the KLBF terminal: There will be a threat for light rain showers INVOF the terminal through 16z this morning. The greatest threat will be from 12z to 15z and will handle the mention with a tempo group. Ceilings this morning will range from 6000 to 9000 FT AGL. By late morning, ceilings will lift to around 20000 FT AGL before scattering out early this afternoon. For the KVTN terminal: Expect broken ceilings around 20000 FT AGL through late morning with mostly clear skies developing by early afternoon. Cloud coverage this afternoon will be a few clouds ranging from 10000 to 20000 FT AGL. Skies will then clear this evening. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 151138Z 1512/1612 29009KT P6SM BKN050 PROB30 1513/1515 5SM -SHRA BKN040 FM151600 33013G20KT P6SM SCT060 FM152100 25012KT P6SM FEW100 FM160100 20010KT P6SM SKC METAR KGLD 151253Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM FEW065 06/03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00560028 METAR KGLD 151153Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 03/02 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP077 T00330022 10106 20033 53005 METAR KGLD 151053Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP071 T00500028 KGCK 151120Z 1512/1612 31009KT P6SM SKC FM151700 30013G22KT P6SM SKC FM152000 28010KT P6SM FEW250 FM160000 20006KT P6SM FEW250 FM160600 15007KT P6SM SKC METAR KGCK 151254Z 29009KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP088 T00720050 METAR KGCK 151154Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP075 T00610044 10172 20056 53019 METAR KGCK 151054Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP064 T00670033 METAR KLBL 151256Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00890028 $ METAR KLBL 151156Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP093 T00670006 10161 20056 51019 $ METAR KLBL 151056Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP089 T00671011 $ METAR KEHA 151255Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 07/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 T00731010 METAR KEHA 151235Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 T00671016 METAR KEHA 151215Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A2992 RMK AO2 T00691019 Dodge City (KDDC) 04/15/26 12:52 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 20000 FT MSL...222/054 19000 FT MSL...236/053 11000 FT MSL...225/005 9600 FT MSL...332/004 8100 FT MSL...245/005 7100 FT MSL...220/006 7000 FT MSL...276/015 6000 FT MSL...289/016 5900 FT MSL...238/004 5100 FT MSL...272/005 5000 FT MSL...276/006 4300 FT MSL...304/005 4000 FT MSL...313/009 3800 FT MSL...330/011 3200 FT MSL...319/012 3000 FT MSL...320/009 3000 FT MSL...320/009 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 0842 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 1200 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 GLD: Aside from a potential for borderline MVFR ceilings (3,000-4,000 ft AGL) during the morning, mainly ~14-18Z, VFR conditions will otherwise prevail through the TAF period. Expect NW winds ~15-20 knots through late morning.. with winds backing to the WNW and decreasing to 10-15 knots during the mid-late afternoon. Winds will further back to the W or WSW and decrease to 5-10 knots around sunset. MCK: Aside from a potential for borderline MVFR ceilings (3,000-4,000 ft AGL) during the morning, mainly ~14-18Z, VFR conditions will otherwise prevail through the TAF period. NNW to NW winds at 10-15 knots will back to the WNW or W and decrease to 5-10 knots during the around sunset. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1010 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/... Issued at 507 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 West to northwest winds at 10 to 15 knots can be expected today across southwest Kansas as a cold front moves south and east of the area. After 00z Thursday, these winds will decrease to less than 10 knots and will become southerly after 06z Thursday as a surface high/ridge builds across western Kansas. VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 151124Z 1512/1612 28006KT P6SM FEW250 FM160100 21006KT P6SM SKC= METAR KGUY 151253Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00940000 METAR KGUY 151153Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP078 T00891022 10156 20078 53015 METAR KGUY 151053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00831039 KDHT 151124Z 1512/1612 29006KT P6SM FEW250 FM151900 26009KT P6SM SKC METAR KDHT 151253Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00391039 METAR KDHT 151153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00721044 10133 20044 53014 METAR KDHT 151053Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 06/M01 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00561011 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1138 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 624 AM CDT Wed Apr 15 2026 VFR conditions and generally light winds are expected at all sites for the next 24 hours. KAMA may experience sustained winds up to 15 kts this afternoon, but winds will become light again by the evening. Rangel * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 151120Z 1512/1612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC FM151800 28012G18KT P6SM SKC FM160000 30009KT P6SM SKC FM160400 09006KT P6SM SKC METAR KFMN 151253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP177 T00111017 METAR KFMN 151153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP171 T00111022 10056 21011 53002 METAR KFMN 151053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 01/M03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP164 T00061028 METAR KLVS 151253Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP110 T00061067 PNO $ METAR KLVS 151153Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP099 6//// 7//// T10061072 10072 21011 56004 PNO $ METAR KLVS 151053Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP085 T00331072 PNO $ METAR KRTN 151253Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM M02/M08 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP120 T10171078 $ METAR KRTN 151153Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM M02/M08 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP107 T10221083 10072 21033 53003 $ METAR KRTN 151053Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM M01/M08 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP100 T10061083 $ METAR KCAO 151255Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP104 T00611072 METAR KCAO 151155Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 05/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP096 T00501078 10122 20044 53012 METAR KCAO 151055Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00781078 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1120 UTC Wednesday, April 15, 2026 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 501 AM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 VFR prevails today as light prevailing winds this morning yield to breezy westerlies this afternoon, generally gusting 15 to 25kts. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 150000Z VALID 150600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 2206 2713+00 3024-08 3321-20 3320-31 353347 353756 343762 BCE 3014-06 3219-21 3524-32 363447 014255 322357 LND 2822-01 2517-07 2619-20 3113-32 352747 353157 311959 RKS 2923 2723-08 2520-21 3110-33 363048 363556 311857 GJT 2811-01 3218-07 3111-21 2820-34 352549 362254 261854 FMN 2917+01 2818-07 2817-21 3218-34 262348 243551 234353 ABQ 3016+04 2715-05 2336-21 2356-33 228445 238551 236553 MBW 2834 3024-06 3006-21 3109-34 362448 341655 242654 DEN 2918+02 3109-06 2907-21 2809-35 234246 234750 225153 PUB 2822+02 2815-05 2226-21 2347-33 228145 227851 226554 ALS 2625-06 2424-21 2431-34 237445 227050 225452 TCC 2721 2423+07 2333-01 2345-16 2363-29 228943 730751 239459 BFF 2217 2608+02 3214-06 3409-21 2320-34 242148 224152 235554 GLD 0521 9900+04 2433-04 2259-20 2375-30 228744 228952 237355 GCK 3026+14 2417+08 2233-01 2347-17 2264-28 228644 720353 239558 GAG 2336+18 2334+09 2336+00 2249-15 2265-25 228840 730050 730763 AMA 2437 2430+08 2428+00 2243-16 2265-26 239340 730050 730261 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 150000Z VALID 151200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 2309 2513+00 2618-08 3026-18 3125-31 313146 323454 324163 BCE 3114-06 3317-20 3227-30 342946 353354 343063 LND 3023-01 3012-07 3022-19 3022-31 312747 313355 313762 RKS 2726 2931-09 3021-20 3124-31 332746 333455 323562 GJT 2606-01 2610-08 2818-21 3327-32 363247 363655 312157 FMN 3213+00 3115-07 2719-20 2619-34 331747 292352 253053 ABQ 3015+01 2818-06 2821-21 2725-33 246744 247150 245355 MBW 2734 2532-07 2717-20 3217-33 362747 352955 281857 DEN 3406+02 9900-06 2818-21 2922-34 352048 271851 252953 PUB 3507+01 2705-06 2617-21 2918-35 243746 244849 245052 ALS 3118-07 2923-21 3230-34 262647 244149 234452 TCC 3012 2622+05 2533-03 2253-18 2272-29 238243 239552 238057 BFF 3123 3010+03 3111-06 3114-21 3219-34 361848 321353 242854 GLD 3308 2810+01 2616-05 2338-20 2249-33 227945 227850 236252 GCK 3017+12 2432+06 2438-03 2359-18 2374-30 228843 239151 237556 GAG 3208+13 2434+07 2339-01 2369-16 2377-28 229441 730151 239958 AMA 3413 2524+06 2438-02 2263-17 2274-28 229342 730252 239858 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 150000Z VALID 160000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 2410 2326+05 2329-04 2643-19 2645-30 265045 255253 245063 BCE 2515-02 2620-17 2723-29 273044 263053 253263 LND 2436+04 2546-03 2633-17 2634-30 254245 265054 255464 RKS 2525 2527-03 2642-19 2642-30 264244 264353 263663 GJT 2411+05 2517-03 2619-18 2827-30 293044 282553 272063 FMN 2812+05 2914-03 2915-17 3021-29 312044 312153 321662 ABQ 2810+08 2714-01 2827-17 3121-30 331945 321753 272558 MBW 2531 2533-04 2627-17 2729-30 293045 293253 272564 DEN 2806+06 2713-02 2820-17 3018-30 322545 322553 311661 PUB 2410+07 2719-01 2821-18 3220-30 342045 332154 302059 ALS 2609-01 3014-18 3218-29 332045 332154 312060 TCC 2617 2618+08 2618-01 2718-18 2536-29 244645 245351 245156 BFF 2618 2620+05 2623-04 2820-17 2922-30 312745 322954 312663 GLD 2606 2507+05 2508-04 3023-19 3319-31 352745 332553 263055 GCK 2508+14 2509+05 2511-04 2732-19 2731-32 245544 245851 245154 GAG 2517+16 2418+07 2422-01 2542-17 2363-27 237643 237751 236655 AMA 2515 2515+08 2416-01 2531-17 2457-28 246144 236551 246556 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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