799
NZUS99 KBOU 071809
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1205 MDT FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 071756Z VRB06KT 7SM CLR 31/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP173 T03060022
10306 20139 58002 $
SPECI KFNL 071737Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3028 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 071656Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02890022
$
METAR KGXY 071756Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP198
T03060050 10306 20122 58003
METAR KGXY 071656Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 30/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP201
T03000028
METAR KGXY 071556Z AUTO 08008KT 6SM HZ CLR 28/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP205
T02780022
METAR KLMO 071755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3029 RMK AO2 T02800022
10281 20121
METAR KLMO 071735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3029 RMK AO2
T02790036
METAR KLMO 071715Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3030 RMK AO2
T02720035
METAR KBDU 071755Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 071735Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 071755Z AUTO VRB05KT 8SM CLR 30/01 A3025 RMK AO2 T02960013
$
METAR KEIK 071735Z AUTO 02005KT 9SM CLR 29/01 A3026 RMK AO2 T02880011
$
METAR KEIK 071715Z AUTO 35005KT 9SM CLR 28/01 A3027 RMK AO2 T02790014
$
KBJC 071735Z 0718/0818 03007KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM072100 08009KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT220
FM081600 34009KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT180
METAR KBJC 071745Z 05004KT 10SM FU CLR 29/00 A3033
METAR KBJC 071645Z 02007KT 10SM FU CLR 27/00 A3033
METAR KBJC 071552Z 03010KT 10SM FU CLR 26/M01 A3034
KDEN 071735Z 0718/0824 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM072100 10011KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
FM080300 14007KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
FM080700 20011KT P6SM FU FEW150
FM081100 24009KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
FM081700 31009KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT170
FM081900 03013KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT150
METAR KDEN 071653Z 31007KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02720028
METAR KDEN 071553Z 33008KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02440022
METAR KBKF 071758Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 30/M01 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP163
T03021013 10302 20176 58006
METAR KBKF 071558Z 30007KT 10SM FEW250 26/M01 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP170
T02641015
KAPA 071735Z 0718/0818 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM072200 10010KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
FM080200 14007KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
FM080700 19011KT P6SM FU FEW150
FM081200 23010KT P6SM FU FEW140 SCT180
FM081600 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW140 SCT180
METAR KAPA 071753Z 09005KT 10SM FEW140 29/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02891006 10289 20167 58005
METAR KAPA 071653Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02781011
METAR KAPA 071553Z 33006KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02611022
METAR KMNH 071755Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 071735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 071715Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 071755Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 071735Z AUTO 04007G14KT 330V070 10SM CLR 30/13 A3023 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 071715Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 071755Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 071735Z AUTO 03009G14KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 071715Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 071755Z AUTO 35006G16KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP168
T03110011 10317 20144 50002
METAR KLIC 071655Z AUTO 35013G20KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP170
T03060017
METAR KLIC 071555Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02830000
METAR KHEQ 071755Z AUTO 04013KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3018 RMK AO2 T02910179
10295 20152 51013 $
METAR KHEQ 071735Z AUTO 05013G18KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3017 RMK AO2
T02950184 $
METAR KHEQ 071715Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3017 RMK AO2 T02850184
$
METAR K2V6 071755Z AUTO 04009G15KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 071735Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 071715Z AUTO 02011G15KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 071755Z AUTO 05010G14KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 071735Z AUTO 06009G14KT 040V100 10SM CLR 30/18 A3017 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 071715Z AUTO 05008G15KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 071753Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03110122 10311 20150 50008
METAR KITR 071653Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02830089
METAR KITR 071553Z AUTO 36012KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02780089
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:03:30 MDT / 20:08:35 MDT
DENVER - 06:04:50 MDT / 20:06:23 MDT
STERLING - 05:55:52 MDT / 20:01:23 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/07/26 17:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...275/009
12600 FT MSL...271/008
12000 FT MSL...270/007
11000 FT MSL...301/004
11000 FT MSL...327/005
10000 FT MSL...273/004
9900 FT MSL...304/004
9000 FT MSL...349/005
8800 FT MSL...349/006
8000 FT MSL...012/007
8000 FT MSL...010/007
7300 FT MSL...016/008
7000 FT MSL...010/008
6600 FT MSL...013/008
6200 FT MSL...027/011
6000 FT MSL...010/009
5900 FT MSL...019/009
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1742 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1135 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
HRRR SMOKE CONTINUES TO SHOW SMOKE AFFECTING ALL THREE TERMINALS
THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD AND BEYOND. THIS COULD LEAD TO SLANTWISE
VISIBILITY ISSUES AT TIMES. FOR TODAY, WINDS WILL FOLLOW A
TYPICAL DIURNAL PATTERN WITH INCREASING CLOUD COVER LATE IN THE
AFTERNOON ASSOCIATED WITH STORMS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. WE EXPECT
WINDS TO STAY UNDER 15 KTS THIS AFTERNOON.
WINDS WILL TURN TO DRAINAGE OVERNIGHT AND THEN TO THE NORTHEAST
BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WIND SPEEDS AND CLOUD COVER WILL INCREASE
BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AS WELL. THERE IS A LOW (~20%) CHANCE OF
VIRGA SHOWERS AFFECTING THE TERMINALS ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, WHICH
COULD LEAD TO SOME GUSTY WINDS OF AT LEAST 30 KTS. THE HIGHEST
CONFIDENCE CURRENTLY LIES NORTH OF KDEN. HAVE LEFT THIS OUT OF
THE TAF UNTIL THERE IS MORE CONFIDENCE AT THE TERMINALS.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 071755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M15 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 071735Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 21/M14 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 071715Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 21/M13 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 071655Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 31/M09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP169
T03071091
METAR KAFF 071555Z AUTO 03013KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02941068
KCOS 071722Z 0718/0818 06009KT P6SM FEW120
FM072000 14012KT P6SM SCT130
FM080300 10007KT P6SM BKN150
FM080900 02006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 071754Z 29006KT 10SM FEW120 33/M05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP161
T03281050 10328 20161 50001
METAR KCOS 071654Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW120 32/M01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP159
T03171011
METAR KCOS 071554Z 01011KT 10SM FEW120 31/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP160
T03111017
METAR KFLY 071755Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3040 RMK AO2 T03201004
10320 20145
METAR KFLY 071735Z AUTO 02008G17KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3041 RMK AO2
T03131005
METAR KFLY 071715Z AUTO 36008G17KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3041 RMK AO2
T03081006
KFCS 071200Z 0712/0818 35006KT 9999 SKC QNH3028INS
BECMG 0717/0718 12009G18KT 9999 FEW130 QNH3021INS
BECMG 0723/0724 27006KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3020INS
BECMG 0808/0809 25009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3021INS
BECMG 0811/0812 01006KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3024INS TX36/0721Z
TN18/0712Z
METAR KFCS 071655Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 33/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03311026 $
METAR KFCS 071555Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03180000 $
KPUB 071722Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 11012G22KT P6SM SCT130
FM080200 08007KT P6SM BKN150
FM080900 31005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 071753Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP146 T03390094
10339 20161 58006
METAR KPUB 071653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03110106
METAR KPUB 071553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02830089
METAR KVTP 071755Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 071735Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 071715Z AUTO 07007KT 020V110 10SM CLR 23/02 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 071754Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03330039 10333 20161 58005
METAR KTAD 071654Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03110072
METAR KTAD 071554Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02890094
METAR KLHX 071753Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03440117 10344 20172 50001
METAR KLHX 071653Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03220106
METAR KLHX 071553Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02940117
METAR KLAA 071753Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03560139 10356 20222 58003
METAR KLAA 071653Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03220139
METAR KLAA 071553Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03000133
METAR KSPD 071756Z AUTO 01012G18KT 38/09 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP126 T03780089
10378 20194 56003
METAR KSPD 071656Z AUTO 36009KT 36/10 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP127 T03610100
METAR KSPD 071556Z AUTO 28010G18KT 32/13 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP129
T03220133
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:54:58 MDT / 19:54:45 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:06:30 MDT / 20:02:00 MDT
LAMAR - 05:58:51 MDT / 19:53:37 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/07/26 17:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...289/010
16600 FT MSL...284/010
16000 FT MSL...279/012
15000 FT MSL...283/012
14300 FT MSL...280/010
14000 FT MSL...293/010
13000 FT MSL...299/008
12400 FT MSL...317/006
12000 FT MSL...325/006
11000 FT MSL...005/007
10800 FT MSL...354/007
10000 FT MSL...003/007
9700 FT MSL...005/007
9000 FT MSL...005/007
8600 FT MSL...011/007
8000 FT MSL...019/006
7700 FT MSL...021/005
7000 FT MSL...039/005
7000 FT MSL...027/006
6400 FT MSL...043/007
6000 FT MSL...052/005
5900 FT MSL...048/007
5700 FT MSL...057/007
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1725 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1122 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR AT ALL TAF SITES THE NEXT 24 HRS. WINDS WILL BECOME SELY AT
ALL TERMINALS AFTER 19Z-21Z THIS AFTERNOON, WITH A FEW GUSTS TO
20 KTS AT KPUB. WINDS OVERNIGHT THEN BECOME LIGHT DRAINAGE UNDER
8 KTS.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 071753Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 31/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP191
T03061044 10306 20044 56010
METAR KCAG 071653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02671011
METAR KCAG 071553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02061022
METAR KHDN 071756Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 29/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02941072 10294 20122 58006
METAR KHDN 071656Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02671072
METAR KHDN 071556Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP209
T02281044
METAR KSBS 071755Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3039 RMK AO1 T02821048
10285 20060
METAR KSBS 071735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3040 RMK AO1
T02681028
METAR KSBS 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3040 RMK AO1
T02611031
METAR KC07 071755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 071735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 071755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3051 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 071735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M03 A3052 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3052 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 071753Z AUTO 22005KT 7SM CLR 31/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP174
T03060028 10306 20078 58009
METAR KEEO 071653Z AUTO 21005KT 7SM CLR 26/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02611006
METAR KEEO 071553Z AUTO 25004KT 7SM CLR 23/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02281017
METAR K20V 071755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M03 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 071735Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 071715Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 071755Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3055 RMK AO2 T02621066
10266 20039
METAR KGNB 071735Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3056 RMK AO2
T02511073
METAR KGNB 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M07 A3056 RMK AO2
T02371070
METAR K0CO 071755Z AUTO 06008G15KT 030V110 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3088 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 071735Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 15/M10 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 071715Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 16/M09 A3089 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 071755Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 071735Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 19/M11 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 071715Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 19/M10 A3075 RMK AO2
KGJT 071720Z 0718/0818 17007KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 28008KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 01006KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 11007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 071753Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03281067 10328 20189 58007
METAR KGJT 071653Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03061061
METAR KGJT 071553Z 13013KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02721050
KRIL 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 31008KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 12004KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 071753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP169 T03111061
10311 20111 58016
METAR KRIL 071653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02671044
METAR KRIL 071553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02281044
METAR K5SM 071754Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/M11 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 071734Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/M11 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 071714Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/M11 A3076 RMK AO2
KEGE 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM072030 28009KT P6SM SKC
FM080100 01009KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 071756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02671094 10267 20078 58021
METAR KEGE 071656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP216
T02331089
METAR KEGE 071556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP228
T01831089
KASE 071720Z 0718/0818 35008G16KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 071753Z VRB05KT 10SM FU CLR 29/M09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02941089 10294 20094 58009
METAR KASE 071653Z 01005KT 10SM FU CLR 26/M08 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02611078
METAR KASE 071553Z 01005KT 10SM FU CLR 23/M07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02331072
METAR KCCU 071755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 071735Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M12 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 071753Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 25/M11 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02501106 10250 20006 58006
METAR KLXV 071653Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 22/M11 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP188
T02221106
METAR KLXV 071553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01941078
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
RANGELY - 06:19:20 MDT / 20:22:25 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:20:32 MDT / 20:19:25 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:10:40 MDT / 20:15:26 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/07/26 17:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...334/018
12400 FT MSL...043/013
12000 FT MSL...355/006
11700 FT MSL...007/009
11000 FT MSL...112/002
11000 FT MSL...112/006
10400 FT MSL...116/003
10300 FT MSL...131/005
10100 FT MSL...137/005
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1727 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1120 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CALMER TODAY, THOUGH SOME GUSTS UP TO
20 KTS ARE LIKELY AT KASE, KDRO, AND KHDN DURING THE AFTERNOON.
OTHERWISE, SKIES ARE CLEAR AND VFR CONDITIONS PERSIST.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 071755Z AUTO 22003KT 7SM CLR 31/M04 A3026 RMK AO2 T03061042
10306 20135
METAR KAJZ 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3028 RMK AO2
T02831041
METAR KAJZ 071655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3028 RMK AO2
T02731050
KMTJ 071720Z 0718/0818 34004KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 33008KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 13010KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 071753Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 29/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02940039 10294 20133 58005
METAR KMTJ 071653Z AUTO 31004KT 8SM CLR 27/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02721006
METAR KMTJ 071553Z AUTO 28004KT 9SM CLR 25/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP183
T02500017
METAR KGUC 071756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP218
T02561050 10256 20028 58020 $
METAR KGUC 071656Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP233
T02281044 $
METAR KGUC 071556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01721056 $
METAR K7BM 071755Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 24/M12 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 071715Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 071655Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 23/M06 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 071755Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 28/M10 A3048 RMK AO2 T02831103
10287 20111
METAR KAEJ 071735Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3049 RMK AO2
T02801078
METAR KAEJ 071715Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3050 RMK AO2
T02701073
METAR KANK 071755Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 T02991026
10299 20137 58015 $
METAR KANK 071735Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/M03 A3042 RMK AO2 T02861032
$
METAR KANK 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3043 RMK AO2 T02761033
$
METAR KMYP 071755Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 071735Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3095 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3095 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 071755Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 T03101048
10310 20148 58003
METAR KAIB 071735Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 30/M05 A3027 RMK AO2
T03031047
METAR KAIB 071715Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 29/M05 A3028 RMK AO2
T02891050
KTEX 071720Z 0718/0818 29006KT P6SM SKC
FM080000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 13008KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 071755Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 071735Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M05 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 071755Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 071735Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3050 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 071715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3051 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 071753Z AUTO 20005KT 8SM CLR 32/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP173
T03170044 10317 20139 57009
METAR KCEZ 071653Z AUTO 21003KT 8SM CLR 29/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02890039
METAR KCEZ 071553Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 26/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02610033
KDRO 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM071900 24008KT P6SM SKC
FM072130 30010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 32006KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 05006KT P6SM SKC
FM081200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 071753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP168
T03000033 10306 20133 58007
METAR KDRO 071653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02780050
METAR KDRO 071553Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02560028
METAR KPSO 071755Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3046 RMK AO2 10282
20095
METAR KPSO 071715Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 071655Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 071755Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 071735Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 071715Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 071722Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM072300 12012KT P6SM SCT120
FM080200 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM080700 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 071752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02670044 10272 20078 58006
METAR KALS 071652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02440061
METAR KALS 071552Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP221
T02110061
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
VAIL - 06:10:36 MDT / 20:11:47 MDT
DURANGO - 06:21:26 MDT / 20:13:03 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:13:05 MDT / 20:05:26 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/07/26 17:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...334/018
12400 FT MSL...043/013
12000 FT MSL...355/006
11700 FT MSL...007/009
11000 FT MSL...112/002
11000 FT MSL...112/006
10400 FT MSL...116/003
10300 FT MSL...131/005
10100 FT MSL...137/005
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1727 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1120 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CALMER TODAY, THOUGH SOME GUSTS UP TO
20 KTS ARE LIKELY AT KASE, KDRO, AND KHDN DURING THE AFTERNOON.
OTHERWISE, SKIES ARE CLEAR AND VFR CONDITIONS PERSIST.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KPGA 071753Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03330089 10333 20244 50000 $
METAR KPGA 071653Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03220094 $
METAR KPGA 071553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02940089 $
METAR KRQE 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02940072 10294 20111 58002 $
METAR KRQE 071653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02720078 $
METAR KRQE 071553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02330072 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1806 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 07/18Z THROUGH SATURDAY 08/18Z
VFR CONDITIONS
WITH MVFR POSSIBLE NEAR HEAVIEST SHOWERS/STORMS. ISOLATED TO
SCATTERED SHOWERS/STORMS DEVELOP AROUND 20Z AND SPREAD SOUTH AND
WESTWARD THROUGH 03Z. WINDS VARIABLE 5-15KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND
VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR
SHOWERS/STORMS.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 08/18Z THROUGH MONDAY 10/18Z...VFR CONDITIONS
WITH MVFR POSSIBLE NEAR HEAVIEST SHOWERS/STORMS. SCATTERED SHOWERS
DEVELOP OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AROUND 18Z EACH DAY, SPREADING SOUTH
AND WEST THROUGH 03Z. WINDS VARIABLE 5-15KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND
VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR
SHOWER/STORMS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 071737Z 0718/0824 32008KT P6SM SCT150
FM080400 14005KT P6SM SCT200
FM081800 32008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSLC 071754Z 00000KT 10SM FEW160 34/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144 HZ
ALQDS T03390006 10344 20217 50002 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 071654Z 06005KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP145 HZ ALQDS
T03220017 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 071554Z 17008KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147 HZ ALQDS
T03000017 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM072030 32007KT P6SM SKC
FM080100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 30/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
T03001022 10300 20144 58003
METAR KVEL 071653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02721033
METAR KVEL 071553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02500006
METAR KPUC 071753Z AUTO 18007G17KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03391061 10344 20194 50000
METAR KPUC 071653Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03221078
METAR KPUC 071553Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02891039
KCNY 071720Z 0718/0818 10006KT P6SM SKC
FM071930 32005KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 071753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144
T03441078 10350 20183 58002
METAR KCNY 071653Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03281072
METAR KCNY 071553Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03001061
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1746 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC...WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE OVER THE NEXT HOUR OR SO,
BECOMING STRONGER OUT OF THE NORTHWEST BETWEEN 1830-1900Z. A
TRANSITION BACK TO SOUTHEASTERLY DRAINAGE WINDS IS EXPECTED AROUND
03-04Z, HOWEVER WINDS MAY ALSO BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE DURING THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL MOST OF THE TIME,
THOUGH WILDFIRE SMOKE MAY CAUSE SLANTWISE VIS REDUCTIONS BRIEFLY
INTO MVFR, PARTICULARLY AROUND SUNRISE/SUNSET.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 18-19Z ACROSS PRIMARILY
SOUTHWESTERN UTAH SOUTH OF KDTA AND WEST OF KBCE, THOUGH SOME STORMS
MAY REACH NORTHWARD INTO UTAH COUNTY, POTENTIALLY IMPACTING KPVU
THIS AFTERNOON. STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS UP TO 40KTS (UP TO 30-35KTS FURTHER NORTH). OTHERWISE, WINDS
WILL FOLLOW TYPICAL DIURNAL TRENDS. VFR CONDITIONS WILL LARGELY
PREVAIL, HOWEVER WILDFIRE SMOKE MAY CAUSE SLANTWISE VIS REDUCTIONS
BRIEFLY INTO MVFR (OR LOWER VERY CLOSE TO LOCAL WILDFIRES).
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 071737Z 0718/0818 23011KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 27015G25KT P6SM SCT150
FM080300 18006KT P6SM SCT120=
METAR KEVW 071753Z AUTO 22013G18KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP178
T03061067 10306 20139 51000 $
METAR KEVW 071653Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02891061 $
METAR KEVW 071553Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02391061 $
KRKS 071720Z 0718/0818 28010KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM072000 29015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM080300 25008KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM081700 29012KT 6SM HZ SKC
METAR KRKS 071754Z AUTO 27006KT 9SM CLR 30/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP181
T03001056 10300 20133 58003
METAR KRKS 071654Z AUTO 25004KT 9SM CLR 27/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02721061
METAR KRKS 071554Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 23/M06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02331061
KRWL 071720Z 0718/0818 25012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 28015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 30008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 071753Z AUTO 23010G16KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02891044 10289 20078 58006
METAR KRWL 071653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02391039
METAR KRWL 071553Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01941044
KLAR 071720Z 0718/0818 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 32010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 18010G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 071753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02831067 10294 20061 57007
METAR KLAR 071653Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02611044
METAR KLAR 071553Z AUTO 19003KT 9SM CLR 22/M06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02171056
KCYS 071720Z 0718/0818 03009KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 15010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM080900 23007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 071753Z 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02721022 10272
20161 58003
METAR KCYS 071653Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 25/M01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP183
T02501011
METAR KCYS 071553Z 04008KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02331022
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/07/26 17:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...132/003
16800 FT MSL...244/003
16000 FT MSL...257/018
15000 FT MSL...301/023
14600 FT MSL...286/025
14000 FT MSL...271/018
13000 FT MSL...286/016
12700 FT MSL...271/017
12000 FT MSL...286/017
11200 FT MSL...288/018
11000 FT MSL...287/017
10100 FT MSL...282/014
10000 FT MSL...295/015
9000 FT MSL...292/013
9000 FT MSL...283/011
8000 FT MSL...286/009
8000 FT MSL...288/009
7400 FT MSL...280/005
7000 FT MSL...291/005
6200 FT MSL...340/005
6000 FT MSL...346/005
6000 FT MSL...333/005
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/07/26 17:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...290/020
14000 FT MSL...289/016
13200 FT MSL...292/018
13000 FT MSL...279/015
12000 FT MSL...268/013
11700 FT MSL...274/014
11000 FT MSL...265/013
10500 FT MSL...270/013
10000 FT MSL...263/011
9500 FT MSL...257/006
8600 FT MSL...098/004
8000 FT MSL...085/006
7900 FT MSL...083/007
7400 FT MSL...078/008
7000 FT MSL...077/007
6700 FT MSL...073/010
6600 FT MSL...066/013
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1635 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1034 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS THROUGH
THE TAF PERIOD. HOWEVER, SMOKE FROM WILDFIRES ACROSS THE PACNW WILL
CONTINUE TO MOVE THROUGH THE AREA. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR
SOME PERIODS OF MVFR TO POSSIBLY IFR CONDITIONS IF DENSER SMOKE
IS ABLE TO MIX DOWN TO THE SURFACE. THERE IS HIGH UNCERTAINTY
REGARDING THE EXACT TIMING AND LOCAL IMPACTS OF THESE PLUMES OF
SMOKE. AS A RESULT, NO TERMINALS CURRENTLY CARRY ANY LINES THAT
LOWER CONDITIONS BELOW VFR. THAT BEING SAID, TEMPO GROUPS OR
AMENDMENTS MAY BE NEEDED DEPENDING ON THE DEGREE SMOKE CAN
IMPACT ANY TERMINALS THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD. OTHERWISE, WINDS
INCREASE SHORTLY AFTER THE START OF THE PERIOD ACROSS NEARLY ALL
TERMINALS. WINDS OF 10 TO 15 KNOTS WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS OF 20
TO 25 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING
FRIDAY. KCOD AND KWRL MAY BE THE ONLY TERMINALS TO SEE WINDS
REMAIN FAIRLY LIGHT AROUND 10 KNOTS. AFTER SUNSET WINDS SHOULD
DECREASE GRADUALLY ACROSS ALL TERMINALS WITH WINDS ONCE AGAIN
INCREASING NEAR THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD (18Z SATURDAY).
MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION WILL BE POSSIBLE AT TIMES DURING THE TAF
PERIOD ESPECIALLY AS DENSER PLUMES OF SMOKE MOVE ACROSS THE
AREA.
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 1726 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1121 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH MINIMAL
TO NO CLOUD COVER EXPECTED. WINDS HAVE BEEN INCREASING THIS
MORNING, AND GUSTS OF 20 TO 25KTS ARE EXPECTED AT ALL SITES
THROUGH THIS EVENING. WIND GUSTS WILL RELAX AFTER SUNSET FOR
WYOMING SITES, BUT GUSTS 15 TO 20KTS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS
NEBRASKA THROUGH MOST OF THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. SMOKE WILL ALSO BE
NOTABLE INTO SATURDAY. VISIBILITIES SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE 6SM, BUT
SOME GLIDE PATH VISIBILITY MAY BE REDUCED BRIEFLY AROUND SUNSET
TONIGHT.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 071755Z AUTO 08010G14KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3028 RMK AO2
T02850037 10287 20162
METAR KIBM 071735Z AUTO 07008G15KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3027 RMK AO2
T02820031
METAR KIBM 071715Z AUTO 07010G15KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3028 RMK AO2
T02710048
KSNY 071720Z 0718/0818 34012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 12012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM080700 16010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 071755Z AUTO 08015G20KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3018 RMK AO2
T03050097 10307 20155
METAR KOGA 071735Z AUTO 07013G16KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T03000109
METAR KOGA 071715Z AUTO 05012KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T02960112
METAR KIML 071753Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02830194 10283 20161 51010
METAR KIML 071653Z AUTO 05011G20KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02670194
METAR KIML 071553Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02610189
KMCK 071732Z 0718/0818 10015KT P6SM SCT045
FM081300 15010G20KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KMCK 071753Z AUTO 09011G16KT 10SM FEW027 28/19 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP168 T02830194 10289 20189 58001
METAR KMCK 071653Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM SCT022 27/20 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02720200
SPECI KMCK 071649Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT022 27/20 A3012 RMK AO2
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/07/26 17:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...270/037
10100 FT MSL...345/012
10000 FT MSL...354/016
9000 FT MSL...002/018
8500 FT MSL...004/018
8000 FT MSL...011/018
7500 FT MSL...018/018
7000 FT MSL...023/019
6500 FT MSL...036/022
6000 FT MSL...043/023
5400 FT MSL...045/020
5000 FT MSL...041/018
4700 FT MSL...038/016
4100 FT MSL...033/015
4000 FT MSL...035/016
3600 FT MSL...036/016
3400 FT MSL...038/015
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1720 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1220 PM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA THROUGHOUT THE EFFECTIVE TAF PERIOD. THE MAIN
CONCERNS WILL BE DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS, AS SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS MAY DEVELOP ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA,
BRINGING GUSTY, ERRATIC WINDS AND POTENTIAL FOR LOWER CEILINGS AND
VISIBILITY. HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE IN PLACEMENT OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS REMAINS QUITE LOW, SO WILL OMIT FROM TAFS FOR NOW.
ADDITIONALLY, MAY SEE PATCHY FOG DEVELOP AGAIN IN THE RIVER VALLEYS
AROUND SUNRISE, UNLESS SHOWERS ARE IN THE VICINITY. THIS MAY BRING
BRIEF VISIBILITY CONCERNS TO KLBF IN THE MORNING HOURS, BUT
CONFIDENCE REMAINS LOW AT THIS TIME, GIVEN QUESTIONS OF OVERNIGHT
PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 071732Z 0718/0818 08015KT P6SM SKC
FM072100 11015KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 16010KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 19015KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KGLD 071753Z AUTO 06007G16KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03000183 10300 20161 51012
METAR KGLD 071653Z AUTO 02011G17KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02940178
METAR KGLD 071553Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02780167 $
KGCK 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM072100 10012KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM081600 18010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 071754Z 16011G17KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03390150 10339 20200 50007
METAR KGCK 071654Z 08010KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03330139
METAR KGCK 071554Z 31005KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03110139
METAR KLBL 071756Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03440172 10350 20206 50002
METAR KLBL 071656Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03390172
METAR KLBL 071556Z AUTO 23016G24KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03280167
METAR KEHA 071755Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3014 RMK AO2 T03610137
10378 20227
METAR KEHA 071715Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T03490142
METAR KEHA 071655Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3015 RMK AO2
T03390148
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/07/26 18:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...312/015
14800 FT MSL...310/015
14000 FT MSL...309/014
13000 FT MSL...307/015
12600 FT MSL...310/017
12000 FT MSL...306/016
11000 FT MSL...298/011
10700 FT MSL...300/010
10000 FT MSL...283/006
9000 FT MSL...200/002
8000 FT MSL...095/006
8000 FT MSL...099/006
7000 FT MSL...060/010
6900 FT MSL...060/010
6100 FT MSL...047/011
6000 FT MSL...046/011
5300 FT MSL...046/011
5000 FT MSL...051/011
4700 FT MSL...050/011
4200 FT MSL...045/012
4000 FT MSL...048/012
4000 FT MSL...049/012
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/07/26 17:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...357/019
16000 FT MSL...351/020
15000 FT MSL...346/017
14000 FT MSL...332/010
13900 FT MSL...331/009
13000 FT MSL...317/013
12000 FT MSL...320/016
11700 FT MSL...319/008
11000 FT MSL...323/013
10000 FT MSL...342/016
9800 FT MSL...339/010
9000 FT MSL...338/014
8200 FT MSL...331/013
8000 FT MSL...328/013
7100 FT MSL...309/012
7000 FT MSL...313/014
6000 FT MSL...254/009
6000 FT MSL...259/009
5100 FT MSL...185/011
5000 FT MSL...185/012
4400 FT MSL...173/011
4000 FT MSL...173/010
3700 FT MSL...174/009
3200 FT MSL...162/010
3000 FT MSL...160/008
3000 FT MSL...160/008
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1736 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1133 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DOMINATE THE PERIOD FOR KMCK AND
KGLD. LINGERING STRATUS IS BURNING OFF NEAR KMCK, BUT IS
SCATTERED ENOUGH TO NOT BE AN IMPACT. THERE IS ANOTHER CHANCE OF
FOG AND STRATUS TONIGHT, MAINLY IMPACTING KMCK. WINDS WILL
BECOME EAST-SOUTHEASTERLY THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT WAY
UNTIL OVERNIGHT. OVERNIGHT, WINDS WILL GAIN MORE OF A SOUTHERLY
COMPONENT AROUND SUNRISE AND THEN PICK UP. THIS AFTERNOON, WE
ARE EXPECTING SOME OCCASIONAL GUSTS AT BOTH SITES IN THE 20-25
KTS RANGE, WHICH WILL LIKELY RETURN TOMORROW MORNING.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1655 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1155 AM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR FLYING CONDITIONS THIS TAF CYCLE FOR ALL TERMINALS. WEAK LOW
PRESSURE IN NORTHWEST KS IS WREAKING HAVOC ON WINDS ACROSS SOUTHWEST
KS AS ALL MANNERS OF DIRECTIONS AND INTENSITIES ARE BEING REPORTED.
WINDS SHOULD TREND MORE EASTERLY/SOUTHEASTERLY THROUGH THE AFTERNOON
AS THE WEAK LOW DISSIPATES, SUSTAINED IN THE 10-12 KT RANGE.
OVERNIGHT, WINDS WILL BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE, FOLLOWED BY AN
INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTH AFTER SUNRISE BACK INTO THE 10-12 KT
RANGE.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 071736Z 0718/0818 24014KT P6SM SKC
FM072200 12008KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 19009KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 071753Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03560161 10356 20233 58001
METAR KGUY 071653Z AUTO 21012G18KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03330167
METAR KGUY 071553Z AUTO 25017G25KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
24027/1502 SLP130 T03110161
KDHT 071736Z 0718/0818 23014KT P6SM SKC
FM072100 16009KT P6SM FEW110 PROB30 0800/0803 4SM TSRA BR
BKN100CB
FM080400 21010KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 071553Z AUTO 25018G29KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
24029/1510 SLP143 T03110161
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1134 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 553 AM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL WITH SOUTHERLY WINDS
DECREASING FROM 15 KTS TO 10 KTS AFTER 18Z. A POTENTIAL FOR
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL EXIST ACROSS PARTS OF THE
COMBINED PANHANDLES AFTER 22Z. THE ONLY TERMINAL WITH HIGH ENOUGH
CONFIDENCE FOR A PROB30 GROUP AT THIS TIME IS KDHT. IF CONFIDENCE
INCREASES FOR KGUY AND KAMA PROB30 GROUPS MAY BE ADDED IN
SUBSEQUENT TAF ISSUANCES OR AMENDMENTS MAY BE NEEDED AFTER 22Z.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 071730Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 27011G18KT P6SM FEW150
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM080900 09011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 071753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP173 T03110061
10317 20167 58010
METAR KFMN 071653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02830072
METAR KFMN 071553Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02610061
METAR KLVS 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02940056 10294 20128 58004
METAR KLVS 071653Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02610078
METAR KLVS 071553Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02440083
METAR KRTN 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02890122 10289 20144 56012
METAR KRTN 071653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02560133
METAR KRTN 071553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP201
T02280128
METAR KCAO 071755Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03440106 10344 20178 58008
METAR KCAO 071655Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03170122
METAR KCAO 071555Z AUTO 25016G26KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND
24026/1538 SLP151 T02830139
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1730 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1126 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
SCATTERED AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS WILL FAVOR DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN AND SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS EARLY THIS
AFTERNOON. STORMS WILL TRACK CLOCKWISE AROUND THE CENTER OF THE
HIGH SITUATED ALONG THE UT/AZ BORDER WITH STORMS MOVING S/SE OFF
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO'S, AND SW/W OFF THE SACRAMENTO'S AND
SOUTHWESTERN MOUNTAINS. LOCALIZED AND BRIEF IFR/MVFR CONDITIONS
WILL ACCOMPANY ANY OF THESE CELLS WITH THE LONGEST LASTING MOVING
OFF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO'S. THESE CELLS WILL CONGEAL OVER THE
EAST-CENTRAL PLAINS OF NM LASTING WELL INTO THE EVENING. PROB30S
FOR TS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AT KSAF AND KROW TO ADDRESS THIS. GUSTY
E/SE CANYON WINDS WILL ALSO IMPACT KSAF AND KABQ EARLY THIS
EVENING WITH WINDS CALMING BY THE 06Z TO 08Z HOUR.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 071200Z
VALID 071800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2611+21 2710+14 2819-08 2523-20 292833 293342 303651
BCE 0305+14 1107-07 9900-18 341532 331941 312650
LND 2612+21 2823+13 2922-07 2715-21 304036 304943 294750
RKS 2410 2713+13 3023-08 2816-21 303234 304043 303751
GJT 9900+22 9900+15 9900-06 9900-20 322334 322242 322851
FMN 9900+21 3609+15 3107-06 0206-20 361934 341942 342550
ABQ 9900+20 9900+14 9900-06 3507-20 361732 341641 341650
MBW 2107 2817+13 2922-07 2922-21 304136 314742 304250
DEN 9900+20 9900+13 2911-07 3016-21 313434 313041 312552
PUB 9900+21 9900+13 9900-06 3309-20 332034 312242 321751
ALS 9900+14 3305-06 9900-20 361534 331842 321050
TCC 2311 2108+19 3306+12 3511-06 3610-20 060933 351240 021150
BFF 0808 9900+17 2716+12 2926-08 3137-22 314036 314842 304148
GLD 0518 3606+20 3209+12 3424-08 3436-21 323534 303041 303151
GCK 9900+23 0307+20 3508+12 3324-07 3428-20 301734 302341 312850
GAG 2411+23 2715+15 2813+08 3423-07 3318-18 261633 320641 341751
AMA 2312 2511+17 2905+11 3524-07 3416-19 990033 021640 360749
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DATA BASED ON 071200Z
VALID 080000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3008+23 2914+15 2823-06 2724-19 292833 283643 284052
BCE 9900+15 0207-05 9900-18 321432 321941 322651
LND 3308+22 3011+14 2724-07 2824-21 283835 295143 295251
RKS 2815 2816+15 2922-07 2925-20 283334 294243 294451
GJT 3206+24 3407+16 9900-05 3108-19 311833 312642 323352
FMN 3107+25 3207+16 0405-05 9900-19 021333 011542 341851
ABQ 3605+24 3506+15 3512-06 9900-20 071532 071341 350851
MBW 2817 2818+15 2822-06 2828-21 303936 305143 304550
DEN 1606+22 1808+14 2922-06 2832-20 313234 313242 302551
PUB 1408+23 1408+14 2908-06 3017-19 322334 322142 301751
ALS 1411+14 3209-07 3314-18 341233 340842 331352
TCC 1505 1505+21 1605+12 0117-06 0415-19 021332 011141 320551
BFF 1417 1813+18 2920+13 2935-07 3034-21 314036 304843 304549
GLD 1012 0405+20 3412+13 3128-06 3329-21 323735 313641 312950
GCK 1306+27 9900+19 3610+12 3527-07 3432-20 322934 312741 292050
GAG 2110+25 3211+18 0317+11 0228-07 3529-19 282533 301941 301950
AMA 1613 2606+19 3209+11 0329-06 0121-19 261732 250941 320851
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DATA BASED ON 071200Z
VALID 081200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2605+22 2712+14 2519-07 3028-20 283233 293941 294852
BCE 9900+15 1506-06 2508-18 291932 312041 302452
LND 2810+21 2813+13 2925-07 2926-21 293735 294243 305252
RKS 2808 2918+13 3030-07 3023-20 293634 294243 304652
GJT 9900+22 9900+14 3011-07 3220-19 303233 303142 324052
FMN 9900+20 1705+14 9900-07 0113-19 331732 332142 343652
ABQ 2905+18 2709+13 0717-06 0619-19 351333 341443 362651
MBW 3010 2913+13 2720-08 2921-21 303635 313844 304952
DEN 3113+23 3310+15 2914-07 3024-21 313734 314244 314452
PUB 2217+21 2513+14 2805-07 3315-21 323434 323543 313251
ALS 2412+13 0407-06 0212-20 332833 332943 322951
TCC 9900 2209+20 2005+12 0817-06 0509-20 332533 312943 352152
BFF 2030 2813+21 2909+13 2820-08 2918-22 313036 323544 314452
GLD 2018 2415+21 2608+13 3112-08 3118-22 314035 314544 314250
GCK 1916+26 2212+19 9900+12 3619-08 3413-21 323834 323842 312850
GAG 2308+25 2006+16 9900+10 0417-07 0222-21 343032 332842 311852
AMA 2615 2505+18 9900+10 0622-07 0220-20 342933 323143 341753
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