NZUS99 KBOU 161349 SYNBOU Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado 0745 MDT Thursday, April 16, 2026 * * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * * METAR KFNL 161256Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP055 T00781039 $ METAR KFNL 161156Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 13/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP041 T01281056 10144 20078 58008 $ METAR KFNL 161056Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2982 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0943 SLP052 T00891039 $ METAR KGXY 161256Z AUTO 06005KT 9SM CLR 03/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP090 T00281067 $ METAR KGXY 161156Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00221072 10078 20006 58001 FZRANO $ METAR KGXY 161056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00281067 $ METAR KLMO 161335Z AUTO 22009KT 7SM CLR 14/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 T01371056 METAR KLMO 161315Z AUTO 22011G14KT 7SM CLR 12/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 T01211060 METAR KLMO 161255Z AUTO 21015G19KT 7SM CLR 11/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 T01111060 METAR KBDU 161315Z AUTO 22010G17KT 10SM CLR 14/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 161255Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 11/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR KBDU 161235Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 10/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR KEIK 161335Z AUTO 18010G16KT 9SM CLR 14/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 T01451068 METAR KEIK 161315Z AUTO 22008KT 9SM CLR 12/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 T01241069 METAR KEIK 161255Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 T01311073 KBJC 161120Z 1612/1712 24010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200 FM161400 15010KT P6SM FEW140 BKN200 FM162100 21010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180 TEMPO 1622/1701 25015G25KT FM170600 02018G30KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM171000 04010G18KT P6SM SCT020 BKN140 METAR KBJC 161245Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2985 METAR KBJC 161215Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 METAR KBJC 161155Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 08/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 KDEN 161120Z 1612/1718 19010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200 FM161500 17010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200 FM161900 21010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 TEMPO 1622/1701 25012G22KT FM170100 24011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 FM170600 02020G32KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM171000 04012G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN140 FM171500 03012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT018 OVC025 TEMPO 1715/1718 2SM -SN BR SCT010 OVC018 METAR KDEN 161253Z 20016KT 10SM FEW080 FEW150 FEW220 09/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP050 T00941078 METAR KDEN 161153Z 19007KT 10SM FEW220 07/M07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP055 T00671072 10100 20061 56002 METAR KDEN 161053Z 20010KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 08/M07 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP053 T00781072 KBKF 160900Z 1609/1714 VRB06KT 9999 FEW220 QNH2985INS BECMG 1616/1617 22008KT 9999 OVC200 QNH2982INS BECMG 1619/1620 22009G20KT 9999 FEW120 BKN220 QNH2968INS BECMG 1623/1700 25009G20KT 9999 BKN130 BKN220 QNH2964INS BECMG 1703/1704 23009G20KT 9999 BKN180 OVC220 QNH2967INS BECMG 1707/1708 06009G20KT 9999 FEW180 BKN220 QNH2966INS BECMG 1712/1713 04008G15KT 9999 -SN OVC020 QNH2977INS TX23/1622Z TN06/1609Z METAR KBKF 161258Z 18011KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 07/M08 A2985 RMK AO2A SLP063 T00721080 METAR KBKF 161158Z 19014KT 10SM FEW130 FEW220 07/M08 A2984 RMK AO2A SLP056 T00701082 10095 20063 55000 METAR KBKF 161058Z 19012KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 08/M08 A2984 RMK AO2A SLP056 T00821084 KAPA 161120Z 1612/1712 19010KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200 FM161500 23010G17KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200 FM161900 23016G27KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM170200 22011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 FM170700 02018G30KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM171100 04012G20KT P6SM SCT020 BKN140 METAR KAPA 161253Z 21011KT 10SM FEW220 08/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP075 T00781078 METAR KAPA 161153Z 20011KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 08/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00831078 10111 20067 56001 METAR KAPA 161053Z 18008KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 07/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP075 T00721078 METAR KMNH 161335Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2996 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 161315Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR KMNH 161255Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2995 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 161335Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 161315Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 05/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR KFMM 161255Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 04/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 161335Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 161315Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 03/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 METAR KSTK 161255Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 METAR KAKO 161253Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP069 T00781056 METAR KAKO 161153Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP068 T00611067 10089 20039 54000 METAR KAKO 161053Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP070 T00441061 METAR KLIC 161255Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00001089 METAR KLIC 161155Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP082 T10221100 10039 21033 52000 METAR KLIC 161055Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 00/M09 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00001094 METAR K2V6 161334Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 161314Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 08/M05 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR K2V6 161254Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 161335Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 161315Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR K2V5 161255Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 METAR KITR 161253Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP077 T00331056 METAR KITR 161153Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP081 T10111067 10089 21017 53001 METAR KITR 161053Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP071 T00171067 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/16/2026 Fort Collins - 06:19:38 MDT / 19:40:22 MDT Denver - 06:20:19 MDT / 19:38:51 MDT Sterling - 06:12:05 MDT / 19:33:05 MDT Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 04/16/26 13:34 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 8000 FT MSL...140/001 7900 FT MSL...200/001 7200 FT MSL...050/005 7000 FT MSL...188/008 Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion Issued at 1132 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday/... Issued at 532 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 Change in the weather coming, with a strong cold front arriving midnight tonight or shortly thereafter. Some light snow for Friday. The main concern in the shorter term will be winds. We'll start this period with the typical S-SW winds at the TAF sites, continuing through at least 15Z. Then, as diurnal heating and mixing occurs, we'll start to see uncertainty enter the forecast. In this southwest flow pattern, it's not unusual to see a shear zone develop, and today could be the same especially with expected increase in high level clouds. Although, latest check of satellite shows the cloud arrival may be a little later. In any case, we should still see differential heating (weaker inversions south than north) and corresponding development of a shear zone off the Palmer Divide. There are some hints of this in the HRRR, keeping a small area of light/VRB winds near or just north of KDEN and KBJC mid morning - early afternoon, and that could potentially last into mid to late afternoon (models now starting to hint at this) depending on development and amount of opaque cloud cover. KAPA will have the highest odds (80-90%) of getting properly mixed and staying south of the shear zone, and thus we'll start winds increasing there by 15Z with a further well mixed G24-28kt scenario 20Z-02Z. For KDEN, we think a more southerly component is most likely through 19Z, but a 20-30% chance of light E or NE. After that, we'll see higher chances of a mixed SW flow wind pushing through KDEN but the lee troughing is rather weak and thus it may take as late as 22-24Z before those stronger W-SW winds with gusts near 25 kts develop. The same can be said for KBJC. Winds should start to relax again by 01Z-02Z with loss of daytime heating. Then, a strong cold front will bring gusty north winds (30-40 kts possible at KDEN), most likely 05-07Z Friday. Low clouds could start to develop within a few hours of that but most likely holding off til closer to 12Z Friday. Snow is most likely to develop in the area by 14Z-16Z with restrictions to visibility and MVFR ceilings. * * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * * METAR K4BM 161335Z AUTO 17020G25KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 161315Z AUTO 16019G26KT 10SM CLR M01/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR K4BM 161255Z AUTO 16020G25KT 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 METAR KAFF 161255Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP056 T01091106 METAR KAFF 161155Z AUTO 29011G19KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP046 T01101111 10123 20086 58006 METAR KAFF 161055Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 09/M10 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP059 T00871098 KCOS 161120Z 1612/1712 34006KT P6SM SKC FM161700 18009KT P6SM SKC FM161800 20015G25KT P6SM SCT200 FM162000 21020G30KT P6SM BKN200 FM170400 23014KT P6SM BKN200 FM170900 35010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 METAR KCOS 161254Z 34006KT 10SM FEW250 06/M08 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP086 T00611083 METAR KCOS 161154Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP069 T00941094 10106 20050 58002 METAR KCOS 161054Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M09 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP073 T00831094 METAR KFLY 161315Z AUTO 29011G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M08 A2993 RMK AO2 T00961084 METAR KFLY 161255Z AUTO 29011G19KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 T00901086 METAR KFLY 161235Z AUTO 31009G18KT 10SM CLR 09/M09 A2993 RMK AO2 T00851088 KFCS 161200Z 1612/1718 29009KT 9999 SKC QNH2986INS BECMG 1617/1618 23012KT 9999 FEW180 QNH2971INS TEMPO 1620/1623 21015G25KT 520009 TEMPO 1623/1702 22020G30KT 520009 BECMG 1702/1703 23012KT 9999 SCT180 QNH2969INS BECMG 1714/1715 02009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH2973INS TX24/1621Z TN04/1612Z METAR KFCS 161255Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 05/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00511088 $ METAR KFCS 161155Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00411090 10109 20021 57004 $ METAR KFCS 161055Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00391085 $ KPUB 161120Z 1612/1712 27007KT P6SM SKC WS020/29040KT FM161800 22010KT P6SM SKC FM162100 20014G24KT P6SM FEW200 FM162300 21020G30KT P6SM SCT200 FM170300 25011KT P6SM SKC METAR KPUB 161253Z 08004KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP085 T00281083 $ METAR KPUB 161153Z 13003KT 10SM CLR 06/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP072 T00611067 10122 20039 51000 $ METAR KPUB 161053Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 06/M08 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP071 T00611078 $ METAR KVTP 161335Z AUTO 26016G20KT 10SM CLR 00/M11 A3020 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 161315Z AUTO 26015G19KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 METAR KVTP 161255Z AUTO 26014G23KT 10SM CLR 00/M10 A3020 RMK AO2 METAR KTAD 161254Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 04/M09 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP095 T00391094 METAR KTAD 161154Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 03/M10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP086 T00331100 10083 20028 58000 METAR KTAD 161054Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 04/M10 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP085 T00441100 METAR KLHX 161253Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP075 T00941067 METAR KLHX 161153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 07/M07 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP073 T00721067 10122 20061 51004 METAR KLHX 161053Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 09/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP068 T00941067 METAR KLAA 161253Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 03/M07 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00331072 $ METAR KLAA 161153Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 03/M08 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP078 T00331078 10111 20028 53005 $ METAR KLAA 161053Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP076 T00391083 $ METAR KSPD 161256Z AUTO 30010KT 10/M08 A2987 RMK AO1 SLP071 T01001078 METAR KSPD 161156Z AUTO 29010KT 07/M08 A2986 RMK AO1 SLP070 T00671083 10094 20039 51003 METAR KSPD 161056Z AUTO 29008KT 08/M09 A2986 RMK AO1 SLP067 T00781089 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/16/2026 Burlington - 06:10:06 MDT / 19:27:32 MDT Pueblo - 06:20:50 MDT / 19:35:35 MDT Lamar - 06:13:03 MDT / 19:27:21 MDT Pueblo (KPUX) 04/16/26 13:34 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 9000 FT MSL...275/026 8000 FT MSL...274/029 7700 FT MSL...195/002 7100 FT MSL...321/006 5900 FT MSL...286/015 Pueblo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1122 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 522 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 VFR conditions are anticipated across the forecast area over the next 24 hours, including the three main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and KALS. Plan on S-SW surface winds beginning to increase through the morning, with gusts up around 30-35 kts for most locations generally between 21z and 03z. Mentioned wind shear at KPUB this morning until midday. Cold front drops south across the Palmer Divide tomorrow morning, towards the end of the forecast period, affecting KCOS. * * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KCAG 161253Z AUTO 21014G25KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 PK WND 22027/1217 SLP073 T00941056 METAR KCAG 161153Z AUTO 22011G17KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP072 T00891056 10100 20078 58007 METAR KCAG 161053Z AUTO 21009G17KT 10SM FEW090 09/M06 A2988 RMK AO2 PK WND 18029/0959 SLP074 T00941056 METAR KHDN 161256Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM FEW110 07/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP085 T00671056 METAR KHDN 161156Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM OVC110 08/M06 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00831056 10083 20028 56008 METAR KHDN 161056Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM BKN090 08/M05 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00781050 METAR KSBS 161335Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT100 07/M05 A2990 RMK AO1 T00691050 METAR KSBS 161315Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT100 06/M05 A2990 RMK AO1 T00591049 METAR KSBS 161255Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM BKN110 04/M05 A2989 RMK AO1 T00441047 METAR KC07 161335Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 161315Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 METAR KC07 161255Z AUTO 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR K33V 161335Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2994 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 161315Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2994 RMK AO1 METAR K33V 161255Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 00/M05 A2994 RMK AO1 METAR KEEO 161253Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM OVC100 06/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP080 T00561044 PNO METAR KEEO 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 06/M04 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP076 6//// 7//// T00561044 10083 20033 58007 PNO METAR KEEO 161053Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 05/M03 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP083 T00501033 PNO METAR K20V 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M04 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR K20V 161255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A2998 RMK AO2 METAR KGNB 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 T10251052 METAR KGNB 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 T10251050 METAR KGNB 161255Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR M03/M05 A3003 RMK AO2 T10281052 METAR K0CO 161315Z AUTO 28024G37KT 10SM SCT032 M05/M11 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 161255Z AUTO 30024G36KT 7SM CLR M05/M11 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K0CO 161235Z AUTO 30025G35KT 10SM CLR M06/M11 A3005 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 161337Z AUTO 25009G16KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A3002 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 161310Z AUTO 25008G20KT 200V290 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 METAR KC99 161255Z AUTO 28009G17KT 210V020 10SM CLR M02/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 KGJT 161120Z 1612/1712 11015KT P6SM FEW250 FM161600 16015G25KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM161900 22018G28KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM162200 21024G34KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250 FM170300 22015G25KT P6SM BKN250 FM170700 30011KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1708/1712 -SHSNRA OVC025 METAR KGJT 161253Z 08017KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP083 T00831033 METAR KGJT 161153Z AUTO 09015KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP080 7//// T00941033 10128 20094 58007 METAR KGJT 161053Z AUTO 10015KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP081 T01061039 KRIL 161120Z 1612/1712 20004KT P6SM FEW250 FM161700 27020G30KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250 FM162100 23025G35KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250 FM170300 25036G43KT P6SM FEW250 FM170600 30025G35KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1706/1712 -SHRASN OVC025 METAR KRIL 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M02 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP112 T00221017 METAR KRIL 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00221006 10056 20011 58007 METAR KRIL 161053Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00221006 METAR K5SM 161335Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 161315Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K5SM 161255Z AUTO 10SM CLR M02/M08 A3005 RMK AO2 KEGE 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB03KT P6SM BKN090 FM161300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250 FM161700 23018G27KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250 FM162000 24029G38KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250 FM170500 27015G23KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250 PROB30 1706/1708 -SHSN OVC025 FM170800 32010G20KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1708/1712 -SHSN OVC019 METAR KEGE 161256Z 28003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP134 T10111039 METAR KEGE 161156Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP131 T10111039 10033 21017 58007 FZRANO METAR KEGE 161056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN085 M01/M04 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP133 T10061039 FZRANO KASE 161120Z 1612/1712 21009KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250 FM161600 20010G20KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250 FM162000 20015G25KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250 FM170200 20023G32KT P6SM SCT250 FM170600 32013G22KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1706/1712 -SHSN OVC026 METAR KASE 161253Z 20005KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP105 T10111067 METAR KASE 161153Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP093 T00111067 10022 21017 58011 METAR KASE 161053Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM FEW080 01/M06 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00111061 METAR KLXV 161253Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR M05/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP116 T10501094 METAR KLXV 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP118 T10611089 11017 21067 58008 METAR KLXV 161053Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP117 T10611094 Sunrise/Sunset for 04/16/2026 Rangely - 06:35:06 MDT / 19:54:35 MDT Grand Junction - 06:35:30 MDT / 19:52:23 MDT Steamboat Springs - 06:26:45 MDT / 19:47:17 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/16/26 13:32 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...289/025 17000 FT MSL...248/022 16000 FT MSL...253/021 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1123 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 520 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 Clouds will gradually overspread the region from northwest to southeast today, with skies becoming broken to overcast by 00z. Ceilings will gradually lower, but should remain above breakpoints through at least 06z. Winds will be southerly to southwesterly today, with widespread gusts of 25-35 mph this afternoon. A cold front moves through tonight, and right ahead of the cold front, gusts up to 40 knots will be possible. The front will also bring rain and snow showers, bringing brief drops to MVFR/IFR conditions as ceilings lower and visibility is reduced. Winds shift to northwesterly behind the cold front, with all terminals along and north of I-70 switching wind direction by 12z tomorrow. VFR conditions will prevail. * * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * * METAR KAJZ 161335Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 06/M02 A2998 RMK AO2 T00601020 PWINO METAR KAJZ 161315Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 T00471020 PWINO METAR KAJZ 161255Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 04/M02 A2997 RMK AO2 T00411025 PWINO KMTJ 161120Z 1612/1712 12006KT P6SM FEW250 FM161700 22016G26KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250 FM162100 22024G34KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250 FM170700 27015G25KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1708/1712 -SHRASN OVC025 METAR KMTJ 161253Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP108 T00441061 METAR KMTJ 161153Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP107 T00561061 10078 20028 56008 METAR KMTJ 161053Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP115 T00391056 METAR KGUC 161256Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP181 T10561072 FZRANO $ METAR KGUC 161156Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR M06/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP179 T10561072 10017 21056 58003 FZRANO $ METAR KGUC 161056Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR M04/M06 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP174 T10441061 FZRANO $ METAR K7BM 161315Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 161255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M08 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR K7BM 161235Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 02/M09 A3006 RMK AO2 METAR KAEJ 161315Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 01/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 T00101077 METAR KAEJ 161255Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 T10051081 METAR KAEJ 161235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 00/M08 A3002 RMK AO2 T00001084 METAR KANK 161335Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 08/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 T00751083 $ METAR KANK 161315Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 07/M08 A3001 RMK AO2 T00731081 $ METAR KANK 161255Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 04/M08 A3000 RMK AO2 T00441079 $ METAR KMYP 161335Z AUTO 27026KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3022 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 161315Z AUTO 26025G30KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 METAR KMYP 161255Z AUTO 27025KT 10SM CLR M05/M08 A3021 RMK AO2 KTEX 161120Z 1612/1712 14006KT P6SM FEW250 FM161700 17012G22KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250 FM162000 20017G27KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 FM170600 23023G32KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KTEX 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KTEX 161255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 161315Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR M01/M07 A3012 RMK AO2 METAR K04V 161255Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 METAR KCEZ 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M04/M08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP145 T10391078 METAR KCEZ 161153Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR M01/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP135 T10061061 10033 21028 58008 METAR KCEZ 161053Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP144 T10171067 KDRO 161120Z 1612/1712 03003KT P6SM SKC FM161600 15006KT P6SM FEW250 FM161900 23011G21KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250 FM170200 25010KT P6SM SCT250 FM170800 25015KT P6SM BKN250 METAR KDRO 161253Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP170 T10281044 METAR KDRO 161153Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR M01/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP164 T10111044 10033 21033 58002 METAR KDRO 161053Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR M03/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP170 T10331044 METAR KPSO 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M00/M05 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 161315Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KPSO 161255Z AUTO 31001KT 10SM CLR M03/M06 A3013 RMK AO2 METAR KCPW 161315Z AUTO 23012G19KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCPW 161255Z AUTO 22011G15KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 PWINO METAR KCPW 161235Z AUTO 23008G14KT 10SM CLR M06/M09 A3022 RMK AO2 PWINO KALS 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM SKC FM161600 18008KT P6SM SKC FM161700 21012KT P6SM SKC FM161900 23017G27KT P6SM FEW200 FM162100 24022G32KT P6SM FEW200 FM170300 22012KT P6SM SCT200 METAR KALS 161252Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR M06/M10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP165 T10611100 $ METAR KALS 161152Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR M07/M11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP159 T10721111 10000 21072 58002 $ METAR KALS 161052Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR M07/M10 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP160 T10671100 $ Sunrise/Sunset for 04/16/2026 Vail - 06:26:00 MDT / 19:44:19 MDT Durango - 06:35:02 MDT / 19:47:23 MDT Alamosa - 06:26:49 MDT / 19:39:37 MDT Grand Junction (KGJX) 04/16/26 13:32 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 18000 FT MSL...289/025 17000 FT MSL...248/022 16000 FT MSL...253/021 Grand Junction Aviation Discussion Issued at 1123 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 520 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 Clouds will gradually overspread the region from northwest to southeast today, with skies becoming broken to overcast by 00z. Ceilings will gradually lower, but should remain above breakpoints through at least 06z. Winds will be southerly to southwesterly today, with widespread gusts of 25-35 mph this afternoon. A cold front moves through tonight, and right ahead of the cold front, gusts up to 40 knots will be possible. The front will also bring rain and snow showers, bringing brief drops to MVFR/IFR conditions as ceilings lower and visibility is reduced. Winds shift to northwesterly behind the cold front, with all terminals along and north of I-70 switching wind direction by 12z tomorrow. VFR conditions will prevail. * * * * * Arizona * * * * * KPGA 161120Z 1612/1712 20005KT P6SM FEW250 FM161700 19007G18KT P6SM FEW150 BKN250 FM162000 22012G25KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250 FM170200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 METAR KPGA 161253Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP085 T01061072 $ METAR KPGA 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M07 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP084 T01061067 10167 20106 56009 $ METAR KPGA 161053Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP086 T01281078 $ METAR KRQE 161253Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR M03/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP139 T10281072 $ METAR KRQE 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136 T10221067 10039 21039 58006 $ METAR KRQE 161053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR M02/M07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139 T10221067 $ Flagstaff Aviation Discussion Issued at 1124 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION...Thursday 16/12Z through Friday 17/12Z...VFR conditions. Winds generally light and variable until 15Z, then increasing to SW at 15-25 kts with gusts to 25-35 kts, diminishing to 5-15 kts gusting to 25-30 kts overnight. OUTLOOK...Friday 17/12Z through Sunday 19/12Z...VFR conditions. Winds NW to N at 10-15 kts gusting to 20-30 kts on Friday, shifting to N to NE Friday night, then becoming NE to E at 5-15 kts on Saturday. Local gusts to 25 kts along and south of the Mogollon Rim 12Z Saturday through 12Z Sunday. * * * * * Utah * * * * * KSLC 161211Z 1612/1718 18012G25KT P6SM OVC110 FM161230 32012G22KT P6SM OVC100 FM161500 32012G22KT P6SM OVC060 FM161800 34015G25KT 3SM -SN SCT020 BKN030 OVC050 PROB30 1618/1621 1SM -SN BKN020 FM162200 34010KT P6SM SCT040 BKN070 FM170400 32007KT P6SM BKN080 METAR KSLC 161254Z 01015KT 10SM BKN110 BKN140 11/01 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 32026/1232 WSHFT 1219 SLP048 VIRGA DSNT NE-E T01060011 SPECI KSLC 161239Z 33019G26KT 10SM BKN110 BKN140 12/M01 A2975 RMK AO2 PK WND 32026/1232 WSHFT 1219 VIRGA DSNT NE-E T01171006 METAR KSLC 161154Z 18014G21KT 10SM SCT110 BKN140 15/M06 A2972 RMK AO2 PK WND 17028/1103 SLP025 T01501061 10172 20150 53000 KVEL 161120Z 1612/1712 28004KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 FM161600 21017G27KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120 FM161800 23023G33KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120 FM170000 27022G32KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1700/1703 4SM -SHRASN OVC025 FM170300 03017G26KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1703/1709 3SM -SHSN OVC025 FM170900 05014G23KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 1709/1712 2SM -SHSN BKN020 METAR KVEL 161253Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 03/M02 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP066 T00331022 METAR KVEL 161153Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 05/M02 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP065 T00501017 10122 20039 58008 METAR KVEL 161053Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM FEW110 06/M01 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP065 T00561011 METAR KPUC 161253Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 07/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP084 T00671028 METAR KPUC 161153Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM FEW110 07/M02 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP081 T00721022 10094 20072 58008 METAR KPUC 161053Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00781022 KCNY 161120Z 1612/1712 12008KT P6SM FEW250 FM161600 18018G28KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200 FM161900 21025G35KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 FM170300 28027G37KT P6SM BKN250 FM170700 29032G39KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1709/1712 -SHRASN BKN040 METAR KCNY 161253Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM FEW120 10/M03 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP071 T01001033 METAR KCNY 161153Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP068 T01111044 10139 20100 57007 METAR KCNY 161053Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 11/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP072 T01061039 Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion Issued at 0407 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION...KSLC...South to southwest winds will likely prevail through the night, although nearby passing rain showers will be capable of bringing periods of variable winds. Winds are then expected to shift to northerly behind a cold front which is expected to arrive between 14-15z. While rain showers may fill in shortly behind the cold front, the best window for any precipitation will be between 18-21z when it will be cold enough for precipitation to transition from rain to snow. As such, expect a brief period of IFR to low-end MVFR (with a 15% chance of LIFR) conditions with snow during that window. Otherwise, CIGS below 7kft AGL will be likely late morning through midafternoon. By late afternoon into the evening, expect a gradual clearing trend as precipitation ends. .REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Southwest winds will prevail across Utah and southwest Wyoming before turning more northerly behind a cold front. This cold front is expected to arrive at KLGU around 11z, KSLC around 15-16z, KPVU around 17-18z, and KCDC around 01-02z. Ahead of the front, occasional rain showers can be expected across northern Utah overnight. Behind the front, precipitation is expected to fill in for a few hours. Snow levels will eventually fall as low as 4kft MSL, allowing precipitation to transition from rain to snow at most terminals. As such, expect a brief period of IFR to low-end MVFR (with a 15-20% chance of LIFR) conditions with snow during that window. Otherwise, low CIGS will result in mountain obscurations near the frontal precipitation band. * * * * * Wyoming * * * * * KEVW 161131Z 1612/1712 24014KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 1612/1616 6SM -SHRA OVC035 FM161600 25017G30KT 5SM -SHSNRA BKN045 FM161800 27018G32KT 3SM -SN OVC020 FM170000 28012G22KT P6SM BKN040= METAR KEVW 161253Z AUTO 26016KT 10SM SCT060 04/M04 A2977 RMK AO2 PK WND 26027/1216 SLP031 T00441039 $ METAR KEVW 161153Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM SCT070 04/M04 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP031 60000 T00391044 10067 20033 56012 $ METAR KEVW 161053Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 04/M03 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP029 T00391028 $ KRKS 161121Z 1612/1712 22014G22KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100 BKN180 FM161900 26024G36KT 5SM -SHRA SCT035 BKN050 PROB30 1619/1623 3SM -TSRA BKN025CB FM162300 30021G31KT 3SM -SHSN SCT030 BKN050 OVC080 FM170300 29016G27KT P6SM BKN060 OVC080 METAR KRKS 161254Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP034 T00611056 METAR KRKS 161154Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM SCT080 06/M05 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP032 T00611050 10089 20044 56017 METAR KRKS 161054Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM BKN080 05/M03 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP040 T00501028 KRWL 161122Z 1612/1712 23020G28KT P6SM BKN080 FM161600 23032G44KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120 FM170100 28018G28KT 2SM -SN OVC025 FM171100 29014KT P6SM BKN035 AMD LTD TO CLD AND WX METAR KRWL 161253Z AUTO 10SM FEW085 08/M06 A2976 RMK AO2 SLP018 T00831061 METAR KRWL 161153Z AUTO 10SM SCT090 08/M06 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP022 T00781056 10083 20067 58013 METAR KRWL 161053Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 07/M06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP030 T00671056 KLAR 161122Z 1612/1712 22018G28KT P6SM BKN150 FM161800 22026G38KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 FM170300 32015G25KT P6SM SCT025 OVC050 FM170600 33012G20KT P6SM SCT015 OVC030 METAR KLAR 161253Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP044 T00391050 $ METAR KLAR 161153Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP042 7//// T00391056 10061 20022 58007 $ METAR KLAR 161053Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP042 T00391050 $ KCYS 161122Z 1612/1712 25011KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250 WS020/25035KT FM161500 23015G25KT P6SM FEW200 FM161900 22018G26KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150 FM170100 23012KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150 FM170400 32015G22KT P6SM BKN100 OVC250 FM171100 34018G28KT P6SM BKN035 METAR KCYS 161253Z 21010KT 10SM CLR 09/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP041 T00941061 METAR KCYS 161153Z 23011KT 10SM CLR 10/M06 A2982 RMK AO2 PK WND 25028/1117 SLP037 T01001061 10111 20067 55005 METAR KCYS 161053Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 08/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP039 T00831061 Riverton (KRIW) 04/16/26 13:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 26000 FT MSL...201/001 22000 FT MSL...293/002 19000 FT MSL...247/061 18000 FT MSL...245/066 16000 FT MSL...241/063 15000 FT MSL...240/057 14600 FT MSL...232/006 14000 FT MSL...241/060 13000 FT MSL...240/041 12000 FT MSL...234/047 8000 FT MSL...212/020 7400 FT MSL...253/014 6200 FT MSL...227/020 6000 FT MSL...244/023 6000 FT MSL...232/020 Cheyenne (KCYS) 04/16/26 13:39 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 29000 FT MSL...226/049 28000 FT MSL...225/049 26000 FT MSL...230/046 25000 FT MSL...227/047 24000 FT MSL...230/047 23000 FT MSL...230/047 22000 FT MSL...225/045 21000 FT MSL...225/043 20000 FT MSL...229/045 16000 FT MSL...229/042 15000 FT MSL...258/026 14000 FT MSL...253/029 14000 FT MSL...253/032 13000 FT MSL...241/037 12000 FT MSL...243/037 11700 FT MSL...244/038 11000 FT MSL...242/037 10500 FT MSL...241/036 10000 FT MSL...235/033 9500 FT MSL...258/027 9000 FT MSL...234/029 8600 FT MSL...245/018 8000 FT MSL...215/026 7900 FT MSL...197/013 7400 FT MSL...171/022 7000 FT MSL...194/023 6700 FT MSL...181/018 Riverton Aviation Discussion Issued at 1230 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 630 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 West of the Divide...KBPI/KJAC/KPNA/KRKS Terminals A system continues to impact the area this period. Conditions will hover right around VFR/MVFR through most of the day, with occasional IFR impacts during periods of heavier snow. Conditions should improve this afternoon before a snow band moves in this evening dropping conditions back to MVFR/IFR at KJAC. At KBPI and KPNA chances are too low for prevailing precipitation, but there is a 30% chance of some rain showers late this morning into early afternoon. Rain showers will develop at KRKS this afternoon, with some isolated thunder possible (30%). Rain will transition to snow at KRKS late this afternoon, with snow ending by 03Z Friday. A cold front will pass through this afternoon and evening, with wind shifting from southwest to northwest behind the front. Wind will remain breezy through the TAF period, with strong wind from mid-morning Thursday through Thursday afternoon. Mountain obscuration will be prevalent through the TAF period. East of the Divide...KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW/KWRL Terminals VFR conditions prevail through this morning, but rain will spread east of the Continental Divide this afternoon and quickly transition to snow this evening. Most terminals will have minimal impacts through the daylight hours. KCPR is the exception as convective rain/snow bands will develop this afternoon into the evening. Conditions will drop to IFR at KCPR this evening once rain transitions to snow. AT KRIW, KLND, and KWRL PROB30 groups have been added for a rain/snow mix. At KCOD and KWRL there will be a better chance for prevailing light snow showers and MVFR conditions this evening. A cold front will pass through this morning into the afternoon, with wind shifting from southwest to northwest behind the front. Wind will remain breezy through the TAF period, with strong wind from mid-morning through this afternoon. Mountain obscuration will become more frequent once the front passes through. 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 1211 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 557 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 The main aviation concern through the daylight hours will be wind ahead of an approaching cold front. Southwest gusts of 20 to 30 knots will be seen at most terminals, with KLAR and KRWL seeing gusts near or above 40 knots. The front will arrive between 02Z and 05Z and bring a sharp northerly wind shift to terminals. This will also bring precipitation impacts, and MVFR to IFR conditions at most terminals after 00Z. This will be most notable at KRWL which should see a persistent period of snow before the end of the period. * * * * * Nebraska * * * * * METAR KIBM 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 T00961045 METAR KIBM 161255Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2981 RMK AO2 T00631050 METAR KIBM 161235Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 03/M06 A2981 RMK AO2 T00311059 KSNY 161122Z 1612/1712 22011KT P6SM SKC FM161800 20015G25KT P6SM SCT150 FM170500 33018G28KT P6SM BKN060 METAR KSNY 161253Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP062 T00561061 METAR KSNY 161153Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP060 T00221072 10050 21006 56005 METAR KSNY 161053Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 02/M07 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP058 T00221072 METAR KOGA 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 T00421012 METAR KOGA 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 02/M01 A2980 RMK AO2 T00231006 METAR KOGA 161255Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 00/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 T10021026 METAR KIML 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP085 T00331039 METAR KIML 161153Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 01/M05 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP085 70001 T00111050 10094 20006 53004 METAR KIML 161053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP081 T00111056 KMCK 161132Z 1612/1712 23009KT P6SM SKC FM161600 19012G18KT P6SM SKC FM161900 19019G26KT P6SM SKC FM170100 16013G18KT P6SM BKN200 FM170700 20013KT P6SM BKN200 FM170900 28016KT P6SM BKN200 FM171000 34022G34KT P6SM SCT020 METAR KMCK 161253Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 09/M03 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP080 T00891028 METAR KMCK 161153Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 09/M04 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP078 T00891039 10139 20072 51007 METAR KMCK 161053Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 08/M04 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP075 T00831044 North Platte (KLNX) 04/16/26 13:40 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 9000 FT MSL...199/029 8000 FT MSL...213/029 7400 FT MSL...199/023 7000 FT MSL...211/022 6300 FT MSL...199/028 6000 FT MSL...203/026 5400 FT MSL...201/031 5000 FT MSL...206/034 4700 FT MSL...202/035 4100 FT MSL...203/035 4000 FT MSL...208/037 3600 FT MSL...203/033 3400 FT MSL...201/027 North Platte Aviation Discussion Issued at 1123 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 622 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 Through 04z at both terminals, expect mainly clear skies today with increasing high cloudiness this afternoon. By 00z Friday, expect broken to overcast ceilings around 20000 FT AGL. Winds will be south-southwest today with gusts of 25 to 30 KTS likely. Winds will diminish some this evening with an abrupt shift to the north by late evening. The wind shift is expected around 5Z Friday at the KVTN terminal and around 7Z Friday at the KLBF terminal. With the wind shift, expect wind gusts to increase to 25 to 30 KTS overnight. Behind the front, MVFR ceilings will fall off to 1500 to 2500 FT AGL after 09z at the KVTN terminal. * * * * * Kansas * * * * * KGLD 161139Z 1612/1712 19010KT P6SM SKC FM161900 19018G27KT P6SM SKC FM170100 17012G17KT P6SM BKN250 FM170700 25016G25KT P6SM BKN200 FM170900 30016G25KT P6SM BKN200 FM171000 33019G29KT P6SM SCT010 BKN200 METAR KGLD 161253Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 07/M04 A2981 RMK AO2 SLP073 T00671039 METAR KGLD 161153Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 02/M06 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP072 T00221056 10111 20006 58003 METAR KGLD 161053Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 04/M05 A2980 RMK AO2 SLP069 T00441050 KGCK 161120Z 1612/1712 16004KT P6SM SKC FM161500 21019G29KT P6SM SKC FM170300 18013KT P6SM SCT240 WS017/24040KT METAR KGCK 161254Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00720011 METAR KGCK 161154Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00610006 10094 20050 51002 METAR KGCK 161054Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 05/01 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP087 T00500006 METAR KLBL 161256Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A2987 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00781017 $ METAR KLBL 161156Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 06/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP095 T00611028 10117 20050 53001 $ METAR KLBL 161056Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 08/M03 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP092 T00781028 $ METAR KEHA 161335Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 13/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 T01311083 METAR KEHA 161315Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 11/M08 A2990 RMK AO2 T01141084 METAR KEHA 161255Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 11/M09 A2989 RMK AO2 T01141094 Goodland (KGLD) 04/16/26 13:37 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 5400 FT MSL...184/012 5000 FT MSL...188/013 4800 FT MSL...203/011 4300 FT MSL...235/008 4000 FT MSL...233/009 Dodge City (KDDC) 04/16/26 13:34 UTC Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt) 14000 FT MSL...153/001 13900 FT MSL...151/002 12000 FT MSL...162/003 11500 FT MSL...165/008 11000 FT MSL...192/006 10000 FT MSL...167/001 9600 FT MSL...146/003 8000 FT MSL...178/018 7100 FT MSL...179/009 7000 FT MSL...183/025 6000 FT MSL...183/020 5900 FT MSL...192/012 5100 FT MSL...191/014 5000 FT MSL...179/024 4300 FT MSL...169/032 4000 FT MSL...171/032 3800 FT MSL...165/032 3200 FT MSL...171/028 Goodland Aviation Discussion Issued at 0625 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 1032 PM MDT Wed Apr 15 2026 VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the period for both KGLD and KMCK. Southwesterly winds will dominate, gusting around 20-30 kts tomorrow afternoon, before weakening and becoming more southeasterly after sunset. KGLD looks to see LLWS from the south at 200-400 feet AGL at 35-40 kts early this morning, too. Before sunrise Friday morning, a cold front will sweep through the area from the north. Winds will rapidly shift and increase in speed. Precipitation may occur behind the front during the day Friday. Dodge City Aviation Discussion Issued at 1118 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/... Issued at 615 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 Southwest Kansas airports will remain in the dry air with low level moisture remaining too far east to bring in any fog and/or low stratus through this TAF period. Winds will increase out of the south-southwest at 15 to 20 knots sustained with gusts at times to 30 knots. By sunset, winds will decrease back down to 10 to 14 knots with no major wind shift in speed and/or direction until a significant cold front moves south late Friday. * * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * * KGUY 161120Z 1612/1712 24010KT P6SM SKC FM161600 24012G22KT P6SM SKC FM162000 22021G31KT P6SM SKC FM170200 20017KT P6SM BKN250 FM170500 20015KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/23045KT= METAR KGUY 161253Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 06/M04 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP086 T00561044 METAR KGUY 161153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 04/M04 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP082 T00441039 10100 20039 53006 METAR KGUY 161053Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 06/M05 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP074 T00611050 KDHT 161120Z 1612/1712 24011KT P6SM SKC FM161600 24017G27KT P6SM SKC FM161800 23023G33KT P6SM SKC FM170200 20012KT P6SM BKN250 FM170600 20012KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/23040KT METAR KDHT 161253Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 06/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP099 T00611061 METAR KDHT 161153Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 04/M06 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP097 T00441056 10128 20028 53005 METAR KDHT 161053Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 05/M06 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP094 T00501056 Amarillo Aviation Discussion Issued at 1059 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 417 AM CDT Thu Apr 16 2026 VFR conditions at all terminals and across the panhandles for the next 24 hours. Winds will be gusty from the southwest during the daytime hours at all terminals. These winds will weaken during the evening with gusts ceasing going into the overnight hours. This opens up the threat for speed low level wind shear at all terminals. The confidence of this occurring is highest at KGUY and KDHT so these sites have LLWS in the TAFs, KAMA the confidence is lower thus the LLWS has been excluded for now. * * * * * New Mexico * * * * * KFMN 161120Z 1612/1712 08006KT P6SM SKC FM161800 21012G18KT P6SM SCT250 FM162100 25015G25KT P6SM BKN150 FM170200 26011KT P6SM BKN150 METAR KFMN 161253Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 02/M04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP152 T00221039 METAR KFMN 161153Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 01/M06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP151 T00111061 10056 20011 58004 METAR KFMN 161053Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 03/M04 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP153 T00281039 METAR KLVS 161253Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 06/M11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP100 T00611106 PNO $ METAR KLVS 161153Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 07/M11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP091 6//// 7//// T00671111 10094 20022 56002 PNO $ METAR KLVS 161053Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP089 T00721100 PNO $ METAR KRTN 161253Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR M01/M09 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP113 T10111094 METAR KRTN 161153Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR M02/M10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP107 T10171100 10106 21022 50001 METAR KRTN 161053Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR M02/M09 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP104 T10171094 METAR KCAO 161255Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP093 T00721089 METAR KCAO 161155Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 07/M10 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP089 T00721100 10111 20067 58002 METAR KCAO 161055Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 07/M09 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP090 T00671089 Albuquerque Aviation Discussion Issued at 1119 UTC Thursday, April 16, 2026 .AVIATION... (12Z TAFS) Issued at 500 AM MDT Thu Apr 16 2026 VFR prevails as light and variable winds this morning yield to increasing southwesterly winds this afternoon gusting 25 to 35 kts. * * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * * DATA BASED ON 160000Z VALID 160600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 2612 2530+05 2433-04 2442-19 2444-31 245046 255155 245562 BCE 2423-02 2525-17 2532-29 253745 264054 254163 LND 2345+04 2454-04 2443-17 2541-30 254445 244955 246163 RKS 2330 2439-03 2543-18 2446-30 244745 245254 245562 GJT 2322+06 2428-02 2530-17 2530-29 253545 254053 244263 FMN 2609+06 2718-02 2513-16 2618-28 272044 272853 252762 ABQ 2809+07 2618-01 2722-15 2816-28 281844 281953 262161 MBW 2545 2634-03 2632-17 2536-30 244145 254454 244863 DEN 2514+06 2514-01 2718-17 2718-30 271745 262253 252163 PUB 2615+07 2516-01 3010-16 3012-30 301344 281353 271862 ALS 2809-02 2913-16 3013-29 291644 272153 272462 TCC 2726 2624+07 2517-01 2914-16 3220-29 322244 292353 264057 BFF 2627 2726+05 2718-03 2626-17 2628-29 262645 272953 262963 GLD 2121 2520+06 2622-02 3014-17 3114-30 361544 361554 291960 GCK 2120+14 2420+06 2720-02 2908-17 3308-30 011946 331353 252855 GAG 2211+15 2527+07 2530-02 2625-18 2532-30 243744 234350 244754 AMA 2525 2523+08 2523-01 2514-18 2532-30 263145 253650 254854 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 160000Z VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 2710 2623-01 2331-06 2452-21 2464-32 257547 258055 256759 BCE 2427-02 2534-17 2544-30 255444 255754 256064 LND 2444+01 2452-04 2458-18 2456-30 245745 245955 245462 RKS 2532 2441-05 2446-19 2454-31 246045 246254 246062 GJT 2327+05 2333-03 2435-18 2446-30 255245 255254 255363 FMN 2512+06 2516-03 2629-15 2533-28 254344 254453 265062 ABQ 2912+06 2621-01 2635-14 2632-28 254343 264853 265661 MBW 2542 2545-03 2447-17 2446-29 244545 244854 245063 DEN 2720+06 2310-01 2429-16 2431-29 243944 243954 244863 PUB 2821+07 2712+00 2415-16 2625-29 252844 263453 254263 ALS 2815-03 2524-15 2528-28 243644 254053 244462 TCC 2723 2630+07 2635-01 2629-15 2630-28 272843 273352 274360 BFF 2627 2730+06 2623-02 2534-18 2543-30 244845 244953 245163 GLD 2217 2311+07 2512-01 2613-16 2618-30 252144 272553 273262 GCK 2221+16 2415+08 2411-01 2714-16 2817-29 301444 322053 283360 GAG 2419+16 2420+07 2315-02 2718-17 3118-29 312744 293452 274056 AMA 2723 2728+07 2723-01 2828-15 2733-28 293044 293252 274658 --------------------------------------------------------------------- DATA BASED ON 160000Z VALID 170000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000 FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000 SLC 9900 3223-09 2634-14 2373-23 2384-33 730245 249551 266952 BCE 2434-03 2545-18 2556-28 237043 237654 246961 LND 2821-02 2447-08 2268-21 2277-33 730246 730353 246554 RKS 2922 2228-06 2264-20 2372-32 730145 730853 247556 GJT 2234+08 2239+00 2344-18 2453-29 237443 238453 248161 FMN 2421+10 2422+01 2335-17 2338-28 235642 225953 236962 ABQ 2120+12 2323+03 2432-16 2352-26 234941 235152 246660 MBW 2432 2334-01 2353-18 2360-31 248445 740053 247760 DEN 2219+11 2324+02 2328-16 2551-29 246843 248553 247962 PUB 2322+11 2323+02 2531-15 2441-28 246142 247452 238264 ALS 2428+02 2438-15 2445-27 235541 236452 227063 TCC 2223 2324+11 2324+02 2335-12 2241-25 245540 234651 246461 BFF 2121 2122+09 2123+00 2435-17 2550-31 257744 259454 258462 GLD 2024 2025+09 2125+01 2534-14 2541-27 266342 257852 257462 GCK 2125+19 2127+10 2228+01 2529-13 2634-27 265641 267351 257463 GAG 2128+20 2129+11 2229+02 2636-13 2736-25 275340 267050 257863 AMA 2224 2225+11 2225+03 2430-12 2438-25 245739 246250 246962 --------------------------------------------------------------------- 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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