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NZUS99 KBOU 211228
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0625 MDT FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 211156Z 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01670111
10233 20156 58000 $
METAR KFNL 211056Z 36006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01830117
$
METAR KFNL 210956Z 36003KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01890117
$
METAR KGXY 211156Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01610133
10211 20156 51003
METAR KGXY 211056Z 34004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01720139
METAR KGXY 210956Z 07003KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01780133
METAR KLMO 211215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3024 RMK AO2
T01530087
METAR KLMO 211155Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3024 RMK AO2 T01590087
10221 20152
METAR KLMO 211135Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3024 RMK AO2
T01520090
METAR KBDU 211215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 211155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 211135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 211215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3021 RMK AO2
T01650081
METAR KEIK 211155Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3021 RMK AO2 T01690081
10219 20161 51001
METAR KEIK 211135Z AUTO 19004KT 9SM CLR 18/08 A3021 RMK AO2
T01760082
KBJC 211127Z 2112/2212 30005KT P6SM FEW220
FM211230 14009KT P6SM FEW220
FM211300 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
FM211900 04009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2121/2124
VRB25G40KT -SHRA
FM220100 34012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120
FM220500 25006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KBJC 211215Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 211155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 211145Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3027
KDEN 211223Z 2112/2218 23010KT P6SM FEW220
FM211500 25007KT P6SM FEW220
FM211800 01010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150 PROB30 2122/2201
VRB25G40KT -SHRA
FM220100 09010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM220300 16008KT P6SM SCT150
FM220600 20008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM221200 23008KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KDEN 211153Z 23012KT 10SM FEW220 22/08 A3024 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1123
SLP148 T02170078 10217 20150 53004
METAR KDEN 211053Z 14007KT 10SM FEW220 16/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01560083
METAR KDEN 210953Z 22008KT 10SM FEW220 20/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02000083
KBKF 210900Z 2109/2215 18006KT 9999 FEW190 QNH3022INS
BECMG 2123/2124 03006KT 9000 -RA BKN130 QNH3020INS
BECMG 2201/2202 04009KT 9999 NSW SCT130 QNH3021INS
TX35/2121Z
TN19/2112Z
METAR KBKF 211158Z 21006KT 10SM FEW220 20/07 A3026 RMK AO2A SLP153
T01950069 10224 20185 50005
METAR KBKF 211058Z 21005KT 10SM FEW220 20/07 A3024 RMK AO2A SLP146
T02000074
METAR KBKF 210958Z 20003KT 10SM FEW220 21/08 A3024 RMK AO2A SLP142
T02060076
KAPA 211127Z 2112/2212 19010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
FM211300 24007KT P6SM FEW220
FM211800 02009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2121/2202
VRB25G40KT -SHRA
FM220300 17007KT P6SM SCT120
FM220500 20006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KAPA 211153Z 15007KT 10SM FEW220 20/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02000078 10233 20178 53003
METAR KAPA 211053Z 13004KT 10SM FEW220 18/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01830089
METAR KAPA 210953Z 11006KT 10SM FEW220 19/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01940083
METAR KMNH 211215Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 211155Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 211135Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 211155Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 211135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 211115Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 211215Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 211155Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 211135Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 211153Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02000156 10222 20189 58011
METAR KAKO 211053Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01940156
METAR KAKO 210953Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01940161
METAR KLIC 211155Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01670144 10178 20144 58002
METAR KLIC 211055Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01560139
METAR KLIC 210955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01610144
METAR KHEQ 211215Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2 T01850173
$
METAR KHEQ 211155Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3011 RMK AO2 T01880174
10211 20183 56012 $
METAR KHEQ 211135Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T01850175
$
METAR K2V6 211157Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 211135Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 211119Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 211215Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 211155Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 211135Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 211153Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01830161 10211 20178 56005
METAR KITR 211053Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01830167
METAR KITR 210953Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01780167
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/21/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:17:09 MDT / 19:49:35 MDT
DENVER - 06:18:00 MDT / 19:47:53 MDT
STERLING - 06:09:35 MDT / 19:42:19 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/21/26 12:19 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...247/012
11000 FT MSL...244/014
10000 FT MSL...237/016
9900 FT MSL...241/015
9000 FT MSL...235/014
8800 FT MSL...231/015
8000 FT MSL...223/016
7900 FT MSL...226/015
7200 FT MSL...223/018
7000 FT MSL...225/019
6600 FT MSL...221/018
6100 FT MSL...232/026
6000 FT MSL...227/024
5900 FT MSL...232/025
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1139 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 531 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
A BOUNDARY JUST PUSHED ACROSS KDEN/KAPA THAT TEMPORARILY DISRUPTED
THE DRAINAGE WINDS AND TURNED THINGS TO THE SOUTHEAST. THIS IS
EXPECTED TO REACH KBJC BY AROUND 1230Z. THINGS ARE ALREADY WORKING
THEIR WAY BACK TO THE SOUTHWEST, BUT IT MAY TAKE ABOUT AN HOUR TO
GET BACK THERE. WINDS ARE STILL EXPECTED TO MAKE THEIR WAY TO THE
NNE AT KDEN/KAPA, WITH KBJC STAYING SLIGHTLY MORE NE BY 18Z-19Z.
THE MAIN CONCERN FOR TODAY CONTINUES TO BE WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR
HIGH-BASED SHOWERS CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY OUTFLOWS AND SOME
DRY MICROBURSTS. DESPITE THE LOW POTENTIAL FOR ANY PRECIPITATION
(~15% CHANCE) AT ANY OF THE TAF SITES, THERE WILL BE AMPLE AMOUNTS
OF DCAPE IN THE AREA THAT WILL SUPPORT SOME STRONG MICROBURSTS AS
SHOWERS MOVE OFF THE HIGHER TERRAIN THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. EVEN IF
SHOWERS DO NOT PASS DIRECTLY OVER THE TAF SITES, GUSTY OUTFLOWS
ARE EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE TAF SITES, BRINGING POTENTIAL FOR
MULTIPLE WIND SHIFTS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON, WITH GUSTS UP TO 30-40
KTS POSSIBLE. THE GREATEST COVERAGE IN SHOWERS LOOKS TO BE NORTH
OF THE TAF SITES IN THE AFTERNOON, THAT WILL AID IN KEEPING WINDS
MORE NORTHERLY, BUT CERTAINLY CAN'T RULE OUT WIND SHIFTS FROM
OTHER DIRECTIONS WHERE SHOWERS DEVELOP. A PROB30 REMAINS IN ALL
TAFS TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS, BUT HAS BEEN PUSHED BACK AN HOUR BASED
ON LATEST GUIDANCE. AS SHOWERS PROGRESS EASTWARD IN THE EVENING,
WINDS SHOULD TURN TO THE EAST BEFORE TURNING TO THE SOUTH AND THEN
DRAINAGE FOR THE OVERNIGHT. WE CAN'T RULE OUT A FEW EASTERLY
OUTFLOWS MAKING IT BACK TO THE TAF SITES THROUGH THE EVENING, AS A
FEW STRONGER STORMS ARE EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER THE EASTERN
PLAINS.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 211215Z AUTO 20008G17KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 211155Z AUTO 20010G17KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 211135Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 211155Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01300072 10199 20130 53005
METAR KAFF 211055Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01420070
METAR KAFF 210955Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01450073
KCOS 211120Z 2112/2212 06007KT P6SM FEW200
FM211600 16008KT P6SM FEW200
FM212100 16012KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2121/2201 VRB20G30KT
-TSRA
BKN100CB
FM220200 04012KT P6SM BKN140
FM220500 01008KT P6SM SCT140 SCT200
METAR KCOS 211154Z 02007KT 10SM FEW250 14/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP204 70005
T01440100 10189 20139 50007 $
METAR KCOS 211054Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP197 T01560083
$
METAR KCOS 210954Z 04007KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP182 T01610078
$
METAR KFLY 211215Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3042 RMK AO2
T01390092
METAR KFLY 211155Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3041 RMK AO2 T01430095
10183 20140
METAR KFLY 211135Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3041 RMK AO2
T01450096
KFCS 211200Z 2112/2218 34009KT 9999 FEW130 QNH3032INS
BECMG 2121/2122 25010G20KT 9999 VCSH BKN120 OVC150
QNH3022INS
TEMPO 2123/2201 30015G25KT 520009
BECMG 2203/2204 33009KT 9999 NSW BKN100 QNH3026INS
BECMG 2209/2210 35009KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3028INS
TX33/2119Z
TN16/2112Z
METAR KFCS 211155Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01660093 10194 20148 50009 $
METAR KFCS 211055Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01920073 $
METAR KFCS 210955Z AUTO 11010G20KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01720081 $
KPUB 211120Z 2112/2212 30006KT P6SM SKC
FM211800 18008KT P6SM FEW140
FM211900 15010KT P6SM SCT140
FM220100 02011KT P6SM BKN120
FM220300 02012KT P6SM BKN150
FM220600 35008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KPUB 211153Z 30008KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP179 T01500122
10206 20150 51004
METAR KPUB 211053Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01560133
METAR KPUB 210953Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01610139
METAR KVTP 211215Z AUTO 25017KT 10SM CLR 11/M36 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 211155Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM CLR 10/M37 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 211135Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 11/M38 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 211154Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01720078 10217 20167 58001
METAR KTAD 211054Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01780083
METAR KTAD 210954Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01830078
METAR KLHX 211153Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01720133 10250 20172 55002
METAR KLHX 211053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01940150
METAR KLHX 210953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02000150
METAR KLAA 211153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01610156 10250 20161 55001 $
METAR KLAA 211053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01720161 $
METAR KLAA 210953Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01940167 $
METAR KSPD 211156Z AUTO 27005KT 18/13 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP151 T01830133
10250 20172 56001
METAR KSPD 211056Z AUTO 31006KT 18/15 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP148 T01780150
METAR KSPD 210956Z AUTO 31009KT 18/16 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP148 T01780156
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/21/2026
BURLINGTON - 06:07:53 MDT / 19:36:29 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:18:49 MDT / 19:44:20 MDT
LAMAR - 06:11:04 MDT / 19:36:04 MDT
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1114 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 506 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
ISOLATED HIGH BASED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE
NEAR THE TERMINALS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING WITH KCOS AND
KALS HAVING THE BEST CHANCE OF -TSRA/-SHRA. MAIN RISKS WILL BE
GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS UP TO 30-35 KTS. ODDS FOR -SHRA OR -TSRA
LOOK TOO LOW TO WARRANT A PROB30 GROUP FOR KPUB BUT GUSTY
OUTFLOW WIND SHIFTS FROM DECAYING THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE LIKELY
DURING THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING TOWARDS 00Z. FURTHER
REVISIONS WILL LIKELY BE NEEDED AS WE SEE EXACTLY WHERE
THUNDERSTORMS FORM AND THE IMPACTS FROM OUTFLOW WINDS. -KT
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP207
T00890039 10161 20083 53009
METAR KCAG 211053Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP198
T00890033
METAR KCAG 210953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01000033
METAR KHDN 211156Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01440022 10206 20144 53008
METAR KHDN 211056Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01500017
METAR KHDN 210956Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01560006
METAR KSBS 211215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3040 RMK AO1
T01210014
METAR KSBS 211155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3040 RMK AO1 6//// 7////
T01160015
METAR KSBS 211135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3040 RMK AO1
T01110015
METAR KC07 211215Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 211155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 211135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 211215Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3053 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 211155Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3053 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 211135Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3052 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01280017 10200 20117 53009
METAR KEEO 211053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01390022
METAR KEEO 210953Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01390017
METAR K20V 211215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 211155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 211135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 211215Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3058 RMK AO2
T00850042
METAR KGNB 211155Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3057 RMK AO2 T00850041
10172 20085
METAR KGNB 211135Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3057 RMK AO2
T00950047
METAR K0CO 211215Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 211155Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 09/M01 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 211135Z AUTO 28007KT 210V300 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3086 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 211214Z AUTO 29013G20KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 211154Z AUTO 29012G18KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 211134Z AUTO 30009G18KT 270V330 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3072 RMK
AO2
KGJT 211120Z 2112/2212 11009KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM211400 14008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM211900 28008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM220000 22007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM220500 11008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KGJT 211153Z 08006KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02560044
10278 20233 51016
METAR KGJT 211053Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02440044
METAR KGJT 210953Z AUTO 08013KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02670039
KRIL 211120Z 2112/2212 23003KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211900 32008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM220000 29007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM220200 10006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM220500 13007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KRIL 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01610028 10239 20161 53010
METAR KRIL 211053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01830033
METAR KRIL 210953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01830022
METAR K5SM 211215Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/00 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 211155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/00 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 211135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/00 A3073 RMK AO2
KEGE 211120Z 2112/2212 12005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211900 32008KT P6SM FEW250
FM220200 16005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM220400 10006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
METAR KEGE 211156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01330028 10211 20128 53014
METAR KEGE 211056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01390033
METAR KEGE 210956Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01440039
KASE 211120Z 2112/2212 20006KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM211700 36007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM211900 34008G16KT P6SM FEW250
FM220000 15006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM220200 16008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM220900 20005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
METAR KASE 211153Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP184 70001
T01330028 10222 20133 53006
METAR KASE 211053Z 21007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01390033
METAR KASE 210953Z 19006KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01610033
METAR KCCU 211215Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 211155Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 211135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP217
T00560022 10117 20044 53002
METAR KLXV 211053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP216
T00560017
METAR KLXV 210953Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP204
T00670028
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/21/2026
RANGELY - 06:32:43 MDT / 20:03:42 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:33:20 MDT / 20:01:17 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:24:17 MDT / 19:56:28 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/21/26 12:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...329/022
13000 FT MSL...329/017
12500 FT MSL...344/024
12000 FT MSL...326/017
11100 FT MSL...324/020
11000 FT MSL...293/016
10400 FT MSL...289/017
10200 FT MSL...302/020
10100 FT MSL...290/020
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1118 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 508 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL PICK UP BETWEEN 18Z AND
00Z OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE I-70
CORRIDOR WITH MORE SCATTERED COVERAGE ACROSS THE UINTAS IN
NORTHEASTERN UTAH AND THE SAN JUANS IN SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO.
MID-LEVEL CLOUDS AND SHOWERS WILL INCREASE FROM THE WEST AFTER
06Z IN EASTERN UTAH AHEAD OF A MONSOONAL PUSH INTO THE REGION.
OTHERWISE, EXPECT VFR AND LIGHT WINDS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 211215Z AUTO 09004KT 7SM CLR 20/06 A3031 RMK AO2
T01970060
METAR KAJZ 211155Z AUTO 08005KT 7SM CLR 21/06 A3029 RMK AO2 T02050060
10279 20191
METAR KAJZ 211115Z AUTO 12004KT 7SM CLR 21/06 A3029 RMK AO2
T02090061
KMTJ 211120Z 2112/2212 13008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211800 32008KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM212300 20009KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM220000 17010G19KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM220300 14011KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM221000 13006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
METAR KMTJ 211153Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01830061 10256 20183 51010
METAR KMTJ 211053Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02060056
METAR KMTJ 210953Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02060061
METAR K7BM 211215Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 211155Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 211135Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 211215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3054 RMK AO2
T00970041
METAR KAEJ 211155Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3053 RMK AO2 T01060043
10155 20092
METAR KAEJ 211135Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3052 RMK AO2
T01020041
METAR KANK 211215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3049 RMK AO2
T01110056
METAR KANK 211155Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3048 RMK AO2 T01200058
10179 20118 53006
METAR KANK 211135Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3048 RMK AO2
T01410061
METAR KMYP 211215Z AUTO 28017KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 211155Z AUTO 29017KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 211135Z AUTO 29016KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 211215Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3033 RMK AO2
T01910051
METAR KAIB 211155Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3033 RMK AO2 T01940051
10260 20194 53006
METAR KAIB 211135Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3033 RMK AO2
T01960048
KTEX 211120Z 2112/2212 14005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 PROB30 2116/2118
6SM -SHRA BKN080
FM211800 20007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN090 PROB30 2118/2124 4SM -TSRA
BKN070CB
FM220000 14007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM220300 11008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KTEX 211215Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 211155Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 211115Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 211215Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3059 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 211155Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3058 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 211135Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 211153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01670061 10261 20167 53001
METAR KCEZ 211053Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01720072
METAR KCEZ 210953Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01720061
KDRO 211120Z 2112/2212 05003KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250
FM212000 23009KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 2120/2123 5SM -TSRA
OVC025CB
FM212300 02011G21KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 2123/2201 5SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM220100 06010G20KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 2201/2203 5SM
-TSRA BKN090CB
FM220500 05006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KDRO 211153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM 12/06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01220056 10189 20122 $
METAR KDRO 211053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01560056 $
METAR KDRO 210953Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM 15/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01500056 $
METAR KPSO 211215Z AUTO 07001KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 211155Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3054 RMK AO2 10173 20106
70009
METAR KPSO 211135Z AUTO 32002KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 211215Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 211155Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 211135Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 211120Z 2112/2212 19005KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM212000 21010KT P6SM SCT150
FM212300 23012KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN180 PROB30 2123/2202
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM220200 06008KT P6SM BKN120
FM220500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KALS 211152Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP247
T00780061 10167 20072 50008 $
METAR KALS 211052Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP237
T01060072 $
METAR KALS 210952Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP222
T01000072 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/21/2026
VAIL - 06:23:43 MDT / 19:53:20 MDT
DURANGO - 06:33:13 MDT / 19:55:56 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:24:58 MDT / 19:48:12 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/21/26 12:21 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...343/018
14000 FT MSL...337/019
13000 FT MSL...336/018
12000 FT MSL...312/014
11100 FT MSL...306/021
11000 FT MSL...291/014
10400 FT MSL...294/017
10300 FT MSL...299/022
10100 FT MSL...293/020
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1118 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 508 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL PICK UP BETWEEN 18Z AND
00Z OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN ALONG AND SOUTH OF THE I-70
CORRIDOR WITH MORE SCATTERED COVERAGE ACROSS THE UINTAS IN
NORTHEASTERN UTAH AND THE SAN JUANS IN SOUTHWESTERN COLORADO.
MID-LEVEL CLOUDS AND SHOWERS WILL INCREASE FROM THE WEST AFTER
06Z IN EASTERN UTAH AHEAD OF A MONSOONAL PUSH INTO THE REGION.
OTHERWISE, EXPECT VFR AND LIGHT WINDS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 211120Z 2112/2212 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM212000 03007KT P6SM SCT120
FM220200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPGA 211153Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143
60000 70001 T02560128 10278 20256 56008 $
METAR KPGA 211053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02560128 $
METAR KPGA 210953Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02610128 $
METAR KRQE 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01780083 10194 20156 53002 $
METAR KRQE 211053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01610089 $
METAR KRQE 210953Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01780089 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1007 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 21/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 22/12Z
LOOK FOR ANOTHER
ROUND OF SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING AFTER 18Z AND
CONTINUING INTO THE EARLY EVENING. DAYTIME WINDS SOUTHWEST TO
NORTHWEST AT 5-15 KTS, LIGHT AND VARIABLE OVERNIGHT.
LOCALIZED/BRIEF MVFR CONDITIONS AND GUSTY/ERRATIC WINDS TO 40 KTS
IN STRONGER STORMS.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 22/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 24/12Z...SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY BECOMES MORE FOCUSED ON THE HIGHER TERRAIN
AREAS FOR SATURDAY AND SUNDAY AFTERNOONS. DAYTIME WINDS SOUTHWEST
TO WEST AT 5-15 KTS. LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS
OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR THUNDERSTORMS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 211124Z 2112/2218 15008KT P6SM SCT200
FM212030 31008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 2121/2203
VRB15G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM220300 15008KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
METAR KSLC 211154Z 15009KT 10SM BKN220 28/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02780078 10311 20272 53010
METAR KSLC 211054Z 14010KT 10SM SCT220 28/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02780078
METAR KSLC 210954Z 15008KT 10SM FEW220 29/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02890067
KVEL 211120Z 2112/2212 29005KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM212000 25008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM220100 28006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM220300 33007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM220800 02005KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
METAR KVEL 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01670056 10267 20156 53010
METAR KVEL 211053Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01670072
METAR KVEL 210953Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01890056
METAR KPUC 211153Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01940033 10261 20183 53012
METAR KPUC 211053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01940039
METAR KPUC 210953Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02110033
KCNY 211120Z 2112/2212 25005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM212000 30007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM212300 21006KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM220200 18007KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM220600 14005KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
METAR KCNY 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02170028 10278 20217 51009
METAR KCNY 211053Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02390033
METAR KCNY 210953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02560033
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1128 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL THROUGH THE
PERIOD. DRY CONDITIONS DURING THE DAY WILL TRANSITION TO SCATTERED
CONVECTION LATE IN THE AFTERNOON THROUGH THE EARLY EVENING BECOMING
MORE ISOLATED SHOWERS OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND DIURNALLY
DRIVEN EXCEPT DURING INSTANCES OF GUSTY AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS
FROM THUNDERSTORMS.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...MOSTLY VFR CONDITIONS WILL
PERSIST FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGHOUT THE DAY. ISOLATED TO
SCATTERED CONVECTION WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE AIRSPACE DURING THE
AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING WITH BRIEF IMPACTS TO TERMINALS. GUSTY
AND ERRATIC WINDS WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH NEARBY STORMS. OTHERWISE,
WINDS WILL REMAIN RELATIVELY LIGHT AND DIURNALLY DRIVEN.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 211124Z 2112/2212 16005KT P6SM SCT200
FM211900 27012G20KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
PROB30 2122/2202 VRB15G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM220400 15006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150=
METAR KEVW 211153Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01720039 10211 20172 51004
METAR KEVW 211053Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01940039
METAR KEVW 210953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02110039
KRKS 211120Z 2112/2212 20005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211800 31008KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2120/2202 VRB25G35KT 6SM
-TSRA SCT090 BKN120CB
FM220300 06009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 OVC200
METAR KRKS 211154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01610039 10217 20156 51006
METAR KRKS 211054Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01720039
METAR KRKS 210954Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01890039
KRWL 211122Z 2112/2212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120
FM211900 26009G17KT P6SM SKC
FM212200 33011G19KT P6SM SCT110
FM220200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 211122Z 2112/2212 17010KT P6SM FEW150
FM211800 34010G18KT P6SM SCT090
FM212300 04012G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM220200 16008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 211153Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01170056 10167 20111 53004
METAR KLAR 211053Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01220056
METAR KLAR 210953Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01280056
KCYS 211122Z 2112/2212 26008KT P6SM FEW150
FM211700 35010G18KT P6SM SCT150
FM212200 03008KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
FM220000 14008KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KCYS 211153Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01560094
10206 20150 51001
METAR KCYS 211053Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01670100
METAR KCYS 210953Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01830094
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/21/26 12:18 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...200/002
24000 FT MSL...280/002
22000 FT MSL...129/002
16800 FT MSL...173/002
16000 FT MSL...260/002
15000 FT MSL...338/022
14600 FT MSL...282/004
14000 FT MSL...301/035
13000 FT MSL...309/026
12700 FT MSL...286/016
12000 FT MSL...300/027
11200 FT MSL...291/023
11000 FT MSL...285/022
10000 FT MSL...274/022
10000 FT MSL...276/023
9000 FT MSL...269/021
8900 FT MSL...267/019
8100 FT MSL...284/016
8000 FT MSL...283/015
7300 FT MSL...306/011
7000 FT MSL...332/008
6700 FT MSL...315/009
6200 FT MSL...351/010
6000 FT MSL...333/010
6000 FT MSL...343/011
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/21/26 12:17 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...331/032
13200 FT MSL...339/031
13000 FT MSL...322/021
12000 FT MSL...310/020
11700 FT MSL...325/017
11000 FT MSL...305/017
10500 FT MSL...310/019
10000 FT MSL...295/018
9500 FT MSL...286/021
9000 FT MSL...283/021
8600 FT MSL...278/021
8000 FT MSL...277/022
7900 FT MSL...269/020
7400 FT MSL...265/016
7000 FT MSL...259/017
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1035 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 429 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY. AFTER A
MAINLY DRY START THERE WILL BE ANOTHER DAY OF ISOLATED SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS. WE KEPT THE PROB30 GROUPS AT ALL TAF SITES
THAT HAD THEM BEFORE (KRIW, KLND, KJAC, KBPI AND KPNA). WITH
RECENT MODEL TRENDS WE ALSO ADDED A GROUP TO KRKS STARTING AT
20Z THIS AFTERNOON. MOST SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL HAVE LITTLE
RAIN. HOWEVER, WIND GUSTS OF 40 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE IN AND
AROUND ANY SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM. MOST SHOWERS SHOULD END BY
04Z. A FEW SHOWERS MAY LINGER IN VICINITY OF KJAC, KBPI AND KPNA
OVERNIGHT, BUT WITH CHANCES GENERALLY 20 PERCENT OR LESS, WE
LEFT THEM OUT OF THE TAFS FOR NOW. MOST LOCATIONS SHOULD SEE
WINDS GENERALLY LESS THAN 11 KNOTS EXCEPT NEAR ANY SHOWERS OR
THUNDERSTORMS. AN EXCEPTION WILL BE IN VICINITY OF KCPR WHERE
GUSTS TO 20 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE.
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 1205 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 605 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
UPPER LEVEL RIDGE AXIS WILL STRENGTHEN OVER THE INTERMOUNTAIN WEST
TODAY AS A STATIONARY FRONT SLOWLY DRIFTS SOUTH TOWARDS THE COLORADO
BORDER TODAY AND TONIGHT. WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE AHEAD OF THIS FRONT INTO THIS EVENING.
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER THE NEXT 24
HOURS. ALTHOUGH THERE IS A POSSIBILITY OF SOME SHOWERS AND A FEW
THUNDERSTORMS FOR MOST TERMINALS, COVERAGE IS EXPECTED TO BE
LIMITED. KEPT TS OUT OF THE TAF FOR NOW, BUT ADDED VCSH TO KLAR,
KCYS, AND KBFF THIS AFTERNOON. NORTH WINDS WILL SHIFT INTO THE EAST
BEHIND THE FRONT WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS AROUND 20 KNOTS UNTIL 03Z
SATURDAY.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 211215Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3019 RMK AO2
T01840153
METAR KIBM 211155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3019 RMK AO2 T01760153
10201 20171
METAR KIBM 211135Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3019 RMK AO2
T01800153
KSNY 211122Z 2112/2212 20007KT P6SM FEW100
FM212000 01007KT P6SM SCT100
FM212300 11010G18KT P6SM SCT110
FM220500 15008KT P6SM FEW150 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 211215Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3011 RMK AO2
T01870175
METAR KOGA 211155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3011 RMK AO2 T01900177
10225 20190
METAR KOGA 211135Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3010 RMK AO2
T01980180
KMCK 211120Z 2112/2212 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM211700 14010G20KT P6SM BKN190
FM220200 11010KT P6SM BKN110 PROB30 2202/2206 33020G35KT 4SM
TSRA SCT050CB
METAR KMCK 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP170
70085 T01890172 10200 20172 53009
METAR KMCK 211053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01780167
METAR KMCK 210953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01830172
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/21/26 12:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
35000 FT MSL...322/046
30000 FT MSL...350/062
28000 FT MSL...336/035
25000 FT MSL...344/044
24000 FT MSL...343/042
13000 FT MSL...303/021
12000 FT MSL...318/017
12000 FT MSL...304/023
11000 FT MSL...297/024
10100 FT MSL...297/023
10000 FT MSL...285/021
9000 FT MSL...263/015
8700 FT MSL...259/015
8000 FT MSL...267/014
7400 FT MSL...269/014
7000 FT MSL...266/014
6500 FT MSL...260/016
6000 FT MSL...259/016
5400 FT MSL...261/016
5000 FT MSL...248/020
4800 FT MSL...257/009
4000 FT MSL...096/008
3700 FT MSL...072/008
3400 FT MSL...092/010
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1100 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 600 AM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ALONG A LINE FROM KDCR TO
KBBW THIS MORNING AND ARE NOT EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE KLBF OR
KVTN TERMINALS. LATER THIS AFTERNOON, THE THREAT FOR
THUNDERSTORMS WILL INCREASE, ESPECIALLY OVER WESTERN INTO
SOUTHWESTERN NEBRASKA. ATTM, FEEL ENOUGH FORECAST CONFIDENCE
EXISTS TO MENTION THUNDERSTORMS AT THE KLBF TERMINAL FROM 23Z TO
05Z SATURDAY. WILL HANDLE THIS WITH A PROB 30 GROUP FOR NOW.
WINDS THIS AFTERNOON WILL BE EASTERLY AND SOUTHEASTERLY AT BOTH
TERMINALS WITH GUSTS UP TO 20 KTS POSSIBLE. WINDS WILL DIMINISH
THIS EVENING, BECOMING VARIABLE AT UNDER 10 KTS.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 211120Z 2112/2212 18009KT P6SM FEW250
FM220200 13009KT P6SM BKN160
METAR KGLD 211153Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02060161 10239 20200 55001
METAR KGLD 211053Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02060161
METAR KGLD 210953Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02060161
KGCK 211120Z 2112/2212 13007KT P6SM SKC
FM212000 13011G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 211154Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01940156 10261 20194 53010
METAR KGCK 211054Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02060156
METAR KGCK 210954Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02170156
METAR KLBL 211156Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01830167 10256 20178 53004
METAR KLBL 211056Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01890167
METAR KLBL 210956Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02170178
METAR KEHA 211215Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3016 RMK AO2
T01890166
METAR KEHA 211155Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3016 RMK AO2 T01890167
10222 20186
METAR KEHA 211135Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3015 RMK AO2
T01880167
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/21/26 12:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...330/008
15000 FT MSL...000/021
14800 FT MSL...004/019
14000 FT MSL...012/018
13000 FT MSL...018/014
12600 FT MSL...022/012
12000 FT MSL...026/015
11000 FT MSL...034/014
10800 FT MSL...035/013
10000 FT MSL...035/011
9100 FT MSL...025/006
9000 FT MSL...018/007
8000 FT MSL...327/006
8000 FT MSL...334/006
7000 FT MSL...310/009
6900 FT MSL...310/009
6000 FT MSL...288/010
6000 FT MSL...281/009
5300 FT MSL...250/010
5000 FT MSL...227/017
4700 FT MSL...213/015
4200 FT MSL...206/022
4000 FT MSL...208/018
4000 FT MSL...225/018
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/21/26 12:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...356/016
11000 FT MSL...355/018
10000 FT MSL...001/013
9800 FT MSL...009/014
9000 FT MSL...007/017
8200 FT MSL...007/018
8000 FT MSL...008/018
7100 FT MSL...003/015
7000 FT MSL...003/015
6000 FT MSL...356/014
6000 FT MSL...347/018
5000 FT MSL...334/008
5000 FT MSL...342/010
4000 FT MSL...142/016
3700 FT MSL...144/011
3200 FT MSL...126/016
3000 FT MSL...084/013
3000 FT MSL...084/013
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0842 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 240 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
VFR CONDITIONS LOOK TO PREVAIL THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD FOR BOTH
KGLD AND KMCK, WITH LIGHT SOUTHERLY OR VARIABLE WINDS. EVENING
STORMS ARE POSSIBLE AT BOTH TERMINALS. VERY LOW CONFIDENCE WITH
REGARD TO THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT AND COVERAGE, LOW ENOUGH TO
PRECLUDE EXPLICIT MENTION WITH THE 12Z TAF ISSUANCE.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1046 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 544 AM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. WINDS WILL
GENERALLY BE LIGHT AND FROM THE SOUTHEAST.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 211120Z 2112/2212 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM220000 12007KT P6SM SCT250=
METAR KGUY 211153Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02000172 10250 20194 52006
METAR KGUY 211053Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02000172
METAR KGUY 210953Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02000172
KDHT 211120Z 2112/2212 25005KT P6SM SKC
FM211800 21006KT P6SM SKC
FM220100 16007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 211153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02220111 10267 20189 53004
METAR KDHT 211053Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02110128
METAR KDHT 210953Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02220133
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1121 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 605 AM CDT FRI AUG 21 2026
A WEAK SURFACE BOUNDARY IS EXPECTED TO STALL SOMEWHERE ACROSS THE
TEXAS PANHANDLES THIS AFTERNOON, WHICH WILL PROVIDE US A LIFTING
MECHANISM FOR CHANCES AT THUNDERSTORMS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT.
HOWEVER, WITH MOISTURE TODAY LACKING IN COMPARISON TO YESTERDAY,
THESE STORMS ARE EXPECTED TO BE MUCH MORE ISOLATED, WITH CHANCES
OF IMPACTS TO THE TERMINALS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO MENTION IN THE
CURRENT TAF PACKAGE. INSTEAD, EXPECT FOR VFR CONDITIONS TO BE THE
MORE DOMINATE CONDITION AT THE TERMINALS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 211138Z 2112/2212 08006KT P6SM SCT140
FM211900 21011KT P6SM SCT110 SCT200 PROB30 2123/2202
VRB18G30KT -SHRA BKN110
FM220200 08013G23KT P6SM BKN110
FM220500 08007KT P6SM SCT130 SCT200
METAR KFMN 211153Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP199 T02000078
10256 20183 51006 $
METAR KFMN 211053Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01940067 $
METAR KFMN 210953Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02000078 $
METAR KLVS 211153Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP207
70020 T01440111 10189 20144 58002
METAR KLVS 211053Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01560106
METAR KLVS 210953Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01610111
METAR KRTN 211153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP222
70002 T01170083 10189 20111 58004
METAR KRTN 211053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01330078
METAR KRTN 210953Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01330078
METAR KCAO 211155Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP160
60000 T02220094 10261 20222 55002
METAR KCAO 211055Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02330089
METAR KCAO 210955Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM FEW030 24/08 A3025 RMK AO2 RAB28E40
SLP154 P0000 T02440083
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1152 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 21, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 544 AM MDT FRI AUG 21 2026
SCATTERED TO ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL RETURN ALONG
AND WEST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN WITH ISOLATED ACTIVITY ON
THE EAST CENTRAL AND SOUTHEAST PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
STORM MOTION WILL BE SLOW AND VARIABLE. A FEW OF THE STRONGER
STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WET MICROBURSTS WITH
LOCALIZED, BRIEF, AND ERRATIC WIND GUSTS UP TO 50 MPH.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 210000Z
VALID 210600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1711 1913+22 2306+14 2814-07 2715-18 252032 252042 262455
BCE 3506+14 1707-06 1913-18 990032 990042 241855
LND 9900+20 3307+12 2924-07 3033-18 283633 283644 294855
RKS 9900 2913+14 2917-07 3125-18 282433 282443 293255
GJT 0505+22 9900+14 2506-06 2912-18 291533 293143 304255
FMN 0810+21 0605+13 9900-06 0608-18 310632 321642 323155
ABQ 2016+20 1607+13 0810-06 0512-17 360932 341242 352454
MBW 3126 2913+11 2222-07 2517-18 292834 304045 305758
DEN 2123+20 2116+12 3115-06 3315-18 302433 303044 323455
PUB 1908+20 2207+12 0209-06 3514-18 311833 322544 333455
ALS 1808+13 0807-06 0305-18 301633 312143 324155
TCC 1915 2209+20 2207+12 0409-06 3609-17 361332 351243 353855
BFF 1822 1817+17 2409+10 3239-07 3237-18 304834 305245 325557
GLD 1922 2510+18 0206+11 3425-06 3331-19 323334 314044 314556
GCK 1618+23 2120+18 2518+10 3421-07 3534-18 332733 323244 323455
GAG 1920+26 2117+18 2517+10 3621-06 3419-18 342233 342643 332955
AMA 2024 2314+19 2810+11 0220-06 3407-17 342033 352643 353255
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DATA BASED ON 210000Z
VALID 211200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2305 2509+21 2314+13 9900-06 2510-18 272234 273143 273955
BCE 1709+13 1309-06 2015-18 201532 201342 221654
LND 2809+20 2914+13 3025-07 3033-20 294134 284543 294955
RKS 2710 2915+13 3017-06 3020-19 292834 283543 283855
GJT 9900+21 9900+13 3105-06 3307-18 281733 292943 303955
FMN 9900+20 9900+13 1606-06 1105-17 310933 301642 342955
ABQ 2108+19 2206+12 1308-06 1108-17 361232 351842 362755
MBW 3021 3018+13 3024-07 3126-19 293434 294044 304956
DEN 3010+21 2909+14 2714-06 3121-19 312334 303144 334555
PUB 2508+21 2408+13 3505-06 3011-18 312433 312544 332655
ALS 2505+13 9900-06 9900-18 321333 332543 333355
TCC 2522 2908+20 9900+12 1008-06 0407-18 361833 352444 362455
BFF 2812 2715+18 2717+12 2726-08 3027-20 314734 305045 316356
GLD 2310 2905+20 0606+12 3523-07 3221-19 313234 313844 344456
GCK 3310+26 3512+19 3612+12 3416-06 3520-19 322433 322644 343256
GAG 2525+26 2717+18 3014+11 3611-06 0117-18 342133 352244 342556
AMA 2521 3011+19 3210+11 0611-07 0209-18 362133 352244 011855
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DATA BASED ON 210000Z
VALID 220000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1306+22 9900+13 2310-06 2222-17 202232 212742 232755
BCE 2306+13 1521-06 1622-15 182231 182042 192654
LND 3505+21 3506+13 3010-06 2818-18 282833 284043 284755
RKS 2809 3106+15 3107-06 2507-17 281933 273442 273355
GJT 9900+23 9900+15 9900-05 2105-17 251131 281042 291454
FMN 3305+23 9900+14 1307-05 1809-16 990031 350842 031354
ABQ 1805+22 9900+13 9900-05 9900-16 061132 032042 022055
MBW 3507 3408+14 3122-06 3126-18 313834 314643 314955
DEN 0209+22 0408+13 3014-06 3220-18 322633 323443 313655
PUB 9900+23 9900+14 3410-06 3416-17 322732 333342 332754
ALS 2107+14 0905-06 0106-17 322031 331942 342455
TCC 2107 2108+22 2108+13 0409-06 0311-17 361433 021843 032055
BFF 1209 1208+18 3112+12 3132-07 3137-19 314734 325644 326255
GLD 1321 1815+18 2721+12 3231-06 3137-18 323433 323743 324255
GCK 1121+26 1510+18 2814+13 3228-07 3227-17 323033 333043 333555
GAG 9900+29 9900+20 2606+12 3417-07 3326-18 332133 342343 342956
AMA 9900 9900+22 9900+13 0112-07 3517-17 351533 011843 012455
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