318  
NZUS99 KBOU 021409  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0805 MDT SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 021356Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP110 T02000117  
$  
METAR KFNL 021256Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112 T01610122  
$  
METAR KFNL 021156Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T01720117 10239 20156 57010 $  
 
METAR KGXY 021356Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01890128  
METAR KGXY 021256Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T01610117  
METAR KGXY 021156Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T01610122 10233 20156 56007  
 
METAR KLMO 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 20/11 A3009 RMK AO2  
T01970114  
METAR KLMO 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 18/10 A3009 RMK AO2  
T01780098  
METAR KLMO 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 17/10 A3010 RMK AO2  
T01650099  
 
METAR KBDU 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3009 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3006 RMK AO2 T02230083  
$  
METAR KEIK 021335Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3006 RMK AO2 T02080074  
$  
METAR KEIK 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3006 RMK AO2 T01980073  
$  
 
KBJC 021121Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM021600 06007KT P6SM SCT140  
FM022100 09009KT P6SM FEW130 SCT160  
FM022300 12009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT140  
FM030200 17007KT P6SM SCT150  
TEMPO 0305/0308 18012G22KT  
METAR KBJC 021350Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3012  
METAR KBJC 021247Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3013  
METAR KBJC 021215Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3012 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 021121Z 0212/0318 21013KT P6SM FEW220  
FM021400 24007KT P6SM FEW150  
FM021600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150  
FM022000 07007KT P6SM FEW150 SCT180  
FM022200 11009KT P6SM FEW150 SCT180  
FM030200 15013KT P6SM FEW150 SCT180  
FM030400 18014G25KT P6SM FEW150  
FM031000 21012KT P6SM FEW150  
FM031400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KDEN 021353Z 21011KT 10SM SCT220 26/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T02560094  
METAR KDEN 021253Z 21011KT 10SM SCT220 23/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T02330094  
METAR KDEN 021153Z 21012KT 10SM SCT220 23/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T02330094 10233 20217 56010  
 
KBKF 020900Z 0209/0315 19012KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS  
BECMG 0302/0303 15015G30KT 9999 FEW150 520009 520901  
QNH2991INS  
BECMG 0310/0311 19009KT 9999 SKC QNH2991INS TX37/0222Z  
TN21/0212Z  
METAR KBKF 021258Z 19009KT 10SM FEW220 23/09 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP089  
T02260090  
METAR KBKF 021158Z 19013KT 10SM FEW220 22/09 A3010 RMK AO2A SLP089  
T02190094 10248 20219 57013  
METAR KBKF 021058Z 19013KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3011 RMK AO2A SLP093  
T02200098  
 
KAPA 021121Z 0212/0312 20009KT P6SM FEW220  
FM021400 23007KT P6SM SKC  
FM021600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140  
FM021900 04008KT P6SM FEW140 SCT170  
FM022100 09010KT P6SM FEW140  
FM022300 12008KT P6SM FEW220  
FM030200 17013G25KT P6SM SCT150  
FM030900 20009KT P6SM FEW130  
METAR KAPA 021353Z 24008KT 10SM FEW160 FEW240 27/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP110  
T02670078  
METAR KAPA 021253Z 24008KT 10SM FEW160 FEW220 24/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T02440078  
METAR KAPA 021153Z 20009KT 10SM FEW160 FEW220 22/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T02220089 10239 20200 56013  
 
METAR KMNH 021355Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 021335Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3027 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 021315Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3027 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 021355Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3004 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 021335Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3005 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 021355Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3001 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 021335Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 021315Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3003 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLIC 021355Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01830128  
METAR KLIC 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T01440117  
METAR KLIC 021155Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T01330111 10189 20128 56010  
 
METAR KHEQ 021355Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3002 RMK AO2  
T02160120  
METAR KHEQ 021335Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3002 RMK AO2  
T02010116  
METAR KHEQ 021315Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3003 RMK AO2  
T01820117  
 
METAR K2V6 021354Z AUTO 17011G19KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 021334Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 021317Z AUTO 17012G18KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3006 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 021355Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3005 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 021335Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3006 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 021353Z AUTO 19012G21KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T02330122  
METAR KITR 021253Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T01890094  
METAR KITR 021153Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T01670089 10189 20167 56010  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/02/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 05:58:41 MDT / 20:14:24 MDT  
DENVER - 06:00:12 MDT / 20:12:03 MDT  
STERLING - 05:51:03 MDT / 20:07:13 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/02/26 13:52 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...328/015  
15000 FT MSL...339/018  
14500 FT MSL...336/017  
14000 FT MSL...339/016  
13000 FT MSL...342/016  
12600 FT MSL...341/016  
12000 FT MSL...336/014  
11000 FT MSL...337/013  
11000 FT MSL...337/013  
10000 FT MSL...344/007  
9900 FT MSL...337/008  
9000 FT MSL...231/007  
8800 FT MSL...221/008  
8000 FT MSL...230/011  
8000 FT MSL...226/010  
7300 FT MSL...230/012  
7000 FT MSL...240/013  
6600 FT MSL...232/014  
6200 FT MSL...241/017  
6000 FT MSL...235/014  
5900 FT MSL...235/016  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1150 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 521 AM MDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS ARE EXPECTED  
TO FOLLOW A TYPICAL DIURNAL PATTERN TODAY, WITH CURRENT DRAINAGE  
WINDS EXPECTED TO BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE BEFORE TURNING TO THE  
NORTHEAST THIS AFTERNOON, AND CONTINUING AROUND TO THE SOUTHEAST  
THROUGH THE EVENING. A PERIOD OF ENHANCED SOUTHERLY WINDS IS  
EXPECTED FIRST AT KAPA AROUND 2Z THIS EVENING WITH KDEN/KBJC  
FOLLOWING SUIT BY 4/5Z THROUGH 9-10Z EARLY MONDAY MORNING.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 021355Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 021335Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 021315Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3068 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01840110  
METAR KAFF 021255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01520106  
METAR KAFF 021155Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T01340102 10210 20133 57011  
 
KCOS 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM021800 15007KT P6SM SKC  
FM022100 15010G20KT P6SM SCT200  
FM030200 14008KT P6SM SCT200  
FM030500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 021354Z 00000KT 9SM FEW230 21/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP138 FU  
T02060117 $  
METAR KCOS 021254Z 05005KT 10SM SCT230 16/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP146 HZ  
T01560117 $  
METAR KCOS 021154Z 06005KT 10SM FEW220 14/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP148 HZ  
T01440106 10217 20139 56012 $  
 
METAR KFLY 021355Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3027 RMK AO2  
T02170112  
METAR KFLY 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3028 RMK AO2  
T02020113  
METAR KFLY 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01790121  
 
METAR KFCS 021355Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T02180118 $  
METAR KFCS 021255Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01810112 $  
METAR KFCS 021155Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T01580105 10266 20145 57010 $  
 
KPUB 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM021900 13008KT P6SM SKC  
FM022200 11010G20KT P6SM SCT200  
FM030200 10007KT P6SM SCT200  
FM030700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 021353Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T02060133  
METAR KPUB 021253Z 27004KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01780133  
METAR KPUB 021153Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01670128  
10239 20167 56006  
 
METAR KVTP 021355Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM CLR 11/M25 A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 021335Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM CLR 11/M24 A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 021315Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM CLR 10/M21 A3067 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 021354Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T02220100  
METAR KTAD 021254Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T01830106  
METAR KTAD 021154Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T01610106 10211 20161 56005  
 
METAR KLHX 021353Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T02220139 $  
METAR KLHX 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 19/15 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T01890150 $  
METAR KLHX 021153Z AUTO 13004KT 8SM CLR 17/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T01720139 10233 20172 56009 $  
 
METAR KLAA 021353Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T02280156  
METAR KLAA 021253Z AUTO 06005KT 9SM CLR 19/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T01890150  
METAR KLAA 021153Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T01940144 10228 20178 56008  
 
METAR KSPD 021356Z AUTO 19012KT 24/14 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP130 T02390139  
METAR KSPD 021256Z AUTO 18006KT 18/14 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP136 T01830144  
METAR KSPD 021156Z AUTO 20004KT 17/14 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP139 T01670139  
10211 20167 56007  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/02/2026  
BURLINGTON - 05:50:25 MDT / 20:00:19 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:02:08 MDT / 20:07:22 MDT  
LAMAR - 05:54:32 MDT / 19:58:58 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/02/26 13:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16600 FT MSL...347/021  
16000 FT MSL...343/019  
15000 FT MSL...343/015  
14300 FT MSL...346/012  
14000 FT MSL...340/009  
13000 FT MSL...319/009  
12400 FT MSL...319/011  
12000 FT MSL...294/016  
11000 FT MSL...296/013  
10800 FT MSL...290/013  
10000 FT MSL...271/013  
9600 FT MSL...270/012  
9000 FT MSL...258/014  
8600 FT MSL...254/012  
8000 FT MSL...244/013  
7700 FT MSL...243/013  
7100 FT MSL...249/011  
7000 FT MSL...251/010  
6400 FT MSL...276/010  
6000 FT MSL...305/008  
5900 FT MSL...313/009  
5700 FT MSL...335/010  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1121 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 521 AM MDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. LIGHT WINDS AT THE START OF THE TAF PERIOD ARE EXPECTED TO  
SLIGHTLY INCREASE HEADING INTO THIS AFTERNOON AS DIURNAL MIXING  
DEVELOPS. THE BIGGEST UPTICK IN WINDS IS EXPECTED FOR KCOS AND KPUB,  
WHERE FREQUENT GUSTS TO AROUND 20 KNOTS IS ANTICIPATED. WINDS WILL  
START TO LESSEN AGAIN HEADING INTO THE EVENING HOURS AS MIXING  
STOPS. OTHERWISE, DRY CONDITIONS WITH POCKETS OF HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS  
IS EXPECTED.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T01440033  
METAR KCAG 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T00940022  
METAR KCAG 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T00890028 10183 20089 51008  
 
METAR KHDN 021356Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T01890006  
METAR KHDN 021256Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 16/00 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T01560000  
METAR KHDN 021156Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01611006 10211 20144 51007  
 
METAR KSBS 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3028 RMK AO1  
T01370000  
METAR KSBS 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3027 RMK AO1  
T01220000  
METAR KSBS 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3027 RMK AO1  
T01141004  
 
METAR K33V 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3039 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 021335Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3039 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 021315Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3039 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01670022  
METAR KEEO 021253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T01330011  
METAR KEEO 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01110000 10183 20106 51004  
 
METAR K20V 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3038 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K0CO 021355Z AUTO 30009G17KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3075 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 021335Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3075 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 021315Z AUTO 29012G17KT 10SM CLR 11/M06 A3074 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 021353Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 021333Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3061 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 021313Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3061 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 021123Z 0212/0312 12012KT P6SM SKC  
FM021600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 29009G18KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030000 30009KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 11008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 021353Z 07012KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T02500006  
METAR KGJT 021253Z 08011KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T02331006  
METAR KGJT 021153Z 07014KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP089 T02220000  
10278 20217 51007  
 
KRIL 021123Z 0212/0312 12005KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 28011G22KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030200 23007KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 11004KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T01780050 $  
METAR KRIL 021253Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01561011 $  
METAR KRIL 021153Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T01391017 10228 20139 51007 $  
 
METAR K5SM 021354Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3062 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 021334Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3062 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 021314Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3062 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 021123Z 0212/0312 11005KT P6SM SKC  
FM021930 25012G22KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM030200 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 11005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 021356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01500022  
METAR KEGE 021256Z 10003KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01220011  
METAR KEGE 021156Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T01110006 10200 20111 52009  
 
KASE 021123Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM021900 34008G18KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM030100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM030400 20012KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 021353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T01830033  
METAR KASE 021253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T01390022  
METAR KASE 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T01440022 10183 20144 51003  
 
METAR KCCU 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 021335Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 021315Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3073 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T01220061  
METAR KLXV 021253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00610044  
METAR KLXV 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP173  
T00610044 10111 20050 55002  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/02/2026  
RANGELY - 06:14:38 MDT / 20:28:09 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:16:02 MDT / 20:24:57 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:05:53 MDT / 20:21:14 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/02/26 13:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...325/025  
14000 FT MSL...279/015  
13300 FT MSL...289/014  
13000 FT MSL...285/016  
12500 FT MSL...290/017  
12000 FT MSL...289/017  
11800 FT MSL...289/017  
11100 FT MSL...277/014  
11000 FT MSL...265/013  
10400 FT MSL...217/010  
10300 FT MSL...278/014  
10100 FT MSL...211/010  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 523 AM MDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE TERMINALS THROUGH THIS TAF  
PERIOD. SKIES REMAIN MOSTLY CLEAR WITH A FEW THIN MID AND HIGH  
LEVEL CLOUDS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE  
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. NON ZERO CHANCES FOR A SHOWER REMAIN IN THE  
FORECAST ALONG THE SOUTHERN CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. THIS COULD  
PRODUCE SOME ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS FOR AVIATORS, BUT BREAKPOINT  
CONDITIONS ARE UNLIKELY. WINDS WILL GUST TO AROUND 20 MPH AGAIN  
THIS AFTERNOON, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE TERRAIN. LIGHT WINDS AND  
CLEAR SKIES WILL RETURN AT DUSK THIS EVENING.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 021355Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3017 RMK AO2  
T02080040  
METAR KAJZ 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01810053  
METAR KAJZ 021315Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01680058  
 
KMTJ 021123Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM021900 32008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM030100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM030500 14010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T02110050  
METAR KMTJ 021253Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T01830033  
METAR KMTJ 021153Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01720028 10244 20167 51007  
 
METAR KGUC 021356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01440044 $  
METAR KGUC 021256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01060050 $  
METAR KGUC 021156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01060050 10206 20106 53007 $  
 
METAR K7BM 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3055 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 021355Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3042 RMK AO2  
T01630074  
METAR KAEJ 021335Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3042 RMK AO2  
T01460074  
METAR KAEJ 021315Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3042 RMK AO2  
T01410074  
 
METAR KANK 021355Z AUTO 33008KT 290V360 10SM CLR 17/08 A3035 RMK AO2  
T01670077 $  
METAR KANK 021335Z AUTO 33006KT 9SM CLR 16/08 A3036 RMK AO2 T01580076  
$  
METAR KANK 021315Z AUTO 34008KT 9SM CLR 15/07 A3036 RMK AO2 T01510073  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 021355Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3083 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 021335Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3082 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 021315Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3082 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 20/02 A3020 RMK AO2  
T02040022  
METAR KAIB 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3020 RMK AO2  
T01900018  
METAR KAIB 021315Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3020 RMK AO2  
T01760024  
 
KTEX 021123Z 0212/0312 13004KT P6SM SKC  
FM021800 27008G18KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250  
FM030200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 021355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 021335Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 021315Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 021355Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3046 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3046 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3046 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 021353Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T02280078  
METAR KCEZ 021253Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T01890061  
METAR KCEZ 021153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T02170061 10217 20167 53010  
 
KDRO 021123Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM022000 27010G20KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250  
FM030200 28007KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 021353Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T01940083 $  
METAR KDRO 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T01500067 $  
METAR KDRO 021153Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01500067 10217 20139 53007 $  
 
METAR KPSO 021355Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 021335Z AUTO 13002KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3044 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 021315Z AUTO 05002KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3044 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 021355Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3077 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 021335Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3077 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 021315Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3077 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM030000 27008KT P6SM SCT150  
FM030400 16006KT P6SM FEW150  
FM030700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KALS 021352Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01610067 $  
METAR KALS 021252Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T01060056 $  
METAR KALS 021152Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T00940044 10167 20089 53003 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/02/2026  
VAIL - 06:05:59 MDT / 20:17:25 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:17:15 MDT / 20:18:15 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:08:53 MDT / 20:10:39 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/02/26 13:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...325/025  
14000 FT MSL...279/015  
13300 FT MSL...289/014  
13000 FT MSL...285/016  
12500 FT MSL...290/017  
12000 FT MSL...289/017  
11800 FT MSL...289/017  
11100 FT MSL...277/014  
11000 FT MSL...265/013  
10400 FT MSL...217/010  
10300 FT MSL...278/014  
10100 FT MSL...211/010  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 523 AM MDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE FOR THE TERMINALS THROUGH THIS TAF  
PERIOD. SKIES REMAIN MOSTLY CLEAR WITH A FEW THIN MID AND HIGH  
LEVEL CLOUDS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON, ESPECIALLY NEAR THE  
CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. NON ZERO CHANCES FOR A SHOWER REMAIN IN THE  
FORECAST ALONG THE SOUTHERN CONTINENTAL DIVIDE. THIS COULD  
PRODUCE SOME ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS FOR AVIATORS, BUT BREAKPOINT  
CONDITIONS ARE UNLIKELY. WINDS WILL GUST TO AROUND 20 MPH AGAIN  
THIS AFTERNOON, ESPECIALLY AROUND THE TERRAIN. LIGHT WINDS AND  
CLEAR SKIES WILL RETURN AT DUSK THIS EVENING.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM022100 25009G18KT P6SM FEW150  
FM030300 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 021353Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T02940033 $  
METAR KPGA 021253Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T02610039 $  
METAR KPGA 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP080  
T02890022 10350 20278 53005 $  
 
METAR KRQE 021353Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T01720100 $  
METAR KRQE 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T01220100 $  
METAR KRQE 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T01440100 10239 20133 53002 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SUNDAY 02/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 03/12Z
 
VFR CONDITIONS.  
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ALONG THE  
MOGOLLON RIM AND WHITE MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 19Z AND 03Z. WINDS  
MOSTLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE THIS MORNING, BECOMING W 10-20 KTS AFTER  
18Z. LIGHT AND VRB WINDS RETURN AFTER 03Z, THOUGH WINDS REMAIN  
ELEVATED AT 10-20 KTS DOWNWIND (EAST) OF TERRAIN FEATURES. GUSTY  
AND ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR SHOWERS/STORMS.  
OUTLOOK...MONDAY 03/12Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 05/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS.  
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ALONG THE MOGOLLON  
RIM AND WHITE MOUNTAINS EACH AFTERNOON/EVENING. DAYTIME WINDS ARE  
SW-W 10-20 KTS. WINDS REMAIN ELEVATED DOWNWIND OF TERRAIN FEATURES  
EACH NIGHT, LIGHT AND VRB OTHERWISE. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS  
POSSIBLE NEAR SHOWERS/STORMS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 021132Z 0212/0318 15009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM021700 30008KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM030500 34010G18KT P6SM FEW150  
FM030800 33006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KSLC 021354Z 17003KT 10SM BKN280 26/04 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T02560044 VISNO NW RNWY $  
METAR KSLC 021254Z 13003KT 10SM BKN270 25/03 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP077  
T02500033 VISNO NW RNWY $  
METAR KSLC 021154Z 03007KT 10SM BKN270 25/02 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP074  
T02500017 10283 20250 53012 VISNO NW RNWY $  
 
KVEL 021123Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM021900 24009G18KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030100 27009KT P6SM SKC  
FM030600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 021353Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T02000044  
METAR KVEL 021253Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01500039  
METAR KVEL 021153Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T01610033 10267 20161 53007  
 
METAR KPUC 021353Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T02221028 $  
METAR KPUC 021253Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP092  
T01891056 $  
METAR KPUC 021153Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T01941067 10261 20183 52003 $  
 
KCNY 021123Z 0212/0312 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM021900 25008G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM030200 22008KT P6SM SKC  
FM030800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 021353Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP094  
T02670017  
METAR KCNY 021253Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 22/M01 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T02171011  
METAR KCNY 021153Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T02111022 10294 20206 53006  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1240 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
KSLC...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE MORNING, WITH  
TEMPORARY EASTERLIES THROUGH 1300-1330Z. THE TRANSITION TO  
NORTHWESTERLY IS EXPECTED BETWEEN 17-18Z. A DRY COLD FRONT WILL THEN  
PUSH THROUGH THE TERMINAL AROUND 05Z. THIS SHOULD MAINTAIN NORTHWEST  
WINDS THROUGH THE NIGHT, ALTHOUGH BRIEFLY VARIABLE WINDS MAY BE  
POSSIBLE BETWEEN 03-05Z. VFR CONDITIONS WILL LIKELY PREVAIL, THOUGH  
WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM LOCAL AND REGIONAL WILDFIRES MOVING INTO THE  
REGION MAY CAUSE SLANTWISE VIS REDUCTIONS.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...WINDS WILL REMAIN LARGELY LIGHT  
AND TERRAIN-DRIVEN THROUGH MUCH OF THE MORNING HOURS, THEN  
STRENGTHEN FROM THE SOUTH TO SOUTHWEST THIS AFTERNOON AHEAD OF AN  
APPROACHING COLD FRONT. THIS DRY COLD FRONT WILL PUSH THROUGH  
NORTHERN UTAH THIS EVENING BEFORE REACHING CENTRAL UTAH OVERNIGHT,  
WITH WINDS TURNING NORTHWEST BEHIND IT. VFR CONDITIONS WILL LIKELY  
PREVAIL OUTSIDE OF ANY WILDFIRE SMOKE FROM BOTH LOCAL AND REGIONAL  
FIRES, WHICH COULD PRODUCE SLANTWISE VIS REDUCTIONS AND HAZY SKIES.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 021132Z 0212/0312 16006KT P6SM SCT250  
FM021700 25016G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030300 32010KT P6SM FEW120=  
METAR KEVW 021353Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T01831039  
METAR KEVW 021253Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 16/M05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T01611050  
METAR KEVW 021153Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP109  
T01671044 10217 20167 56003  
 
KRKS 021120Z 0212/0312 05006KT P6SM FEW250  
FM021600 24007KT P6SM SCT250  
FM022000 26014G23KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250  
FM030300 24009KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KRKS 021354Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T01831056  
METAR KRKS 021254Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01781061  
METAR KRKS 021154Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T01831061 10244 20161 53001  
 
KRWL 021120Z 0212/0312 17003KT P6SM SKC  
FM021900 25014G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM030200 28009KT P6SM FEW130  
METAR KRWL 021353Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T01891011 $  
METAR KRWL 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T01391006 $  
METAR KRWL 021153Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T01281011 10200 20122 53001 $  
 
KLAR 021120Z 0212/0312 18004KT P6SM SKC  
FM021600 26011G19KT P6SM FEW130  
FM030200 18013KT P6SM FEW130  
METAR KLAR 021353Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T01830039 $  
METAR KLAR 021253Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T01330044 $  
METAR KLAR 021153Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T01110039 10206 20106 55001 $  
 
KCYS 021120Z 0212/0312 23008KT P6SM SKC  
FM021400 27008KT P6SM FEW130  
FM021700 17010G18KT P6SM FEW130  
FM030800 23012G20KT P6SM FEW130  
FM031000 28010KT P6SM FEW130 SCT150  
METAR KCYS 021353Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP096 T02390056  
$  
METAR KCYS 021253Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01890072  
$  
METAR KCYS 021153Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP103 T01610094  
10217 20161 56012 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/02/26 13:58 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...221/002  
25000 FT MSL...279/002  
24000 FT MSL...094/001  
16800 FT MSL...246/012  
16000 FT MSL...265/006  
15000 FT MSL...288/023  
14600 FT MSL...277/015  
14000 FT MSL...283/014  
13000 FT MSL...292/022  
12800 FT MSL...285/017  
12000 FT MSL...295/017  
11200 FT MSL...274/014  
11000 FT MSL...270/011  
10000 FT MSL...263/010  
10000 FT MSL...267/011  
9000 FT MSL...249/006  
9000 FT MSL...227/006  
8100 FT MSL...254/005  
8000 FT MSL...239/005  
7300 FT MSL...308/006  
7000 FT MSL...295/006  
6700 FT MSL...293/005  
6200 FT MSL...315/010  
6000 FT MSL...301/011  
5900 FT MSL...299/012  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/02/26 13:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15100 FT MSL...328/019  
15000 FT MSL...326/019  
14000 FT MSL...320/018  
13200 FT MSL...325/016  
13000 FT MSL...319/017  
12000 FT MSL...313/015  
11700 FT MSL...313/016  
11000 FT MSL...304/015  
10500 FT MSL...302/016  
10000 FT MSL...295/016  
9500 FT MSL...283/015  
9000 FT MSL...259/014  
8600 FT MSL...254/017  
8000 FT MSL...238/017  
7900 FT MSL...250/018  
7400 FT MSL...247/020  
7000 FT MSL...238/022  
6700 FT MSL...238/022  
6600 FT MSL...238/018  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1017 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 415 AM MDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH ONLY HIGH CIRRUS  
SWEEPING THROUGH. MAIN FORECAST ISSUE IS GUSTY WINDS ON SUNDAY.  
MANY AREAS WILL BE GUSTING 15 TO 25 KNOTS THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON, WHICH WILL LIKELY HOLD ON A FEW HOURS INTO THE LATE  
EVENING SUNDAY NIGHT. WIND WILL BE LIGHTEST IN VICINITY OF KCPR.  
SMOKE MAY BE A LITTLE MORE NOTICEABLE ALL SITES TOMORROW DUE TO  
SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED FIRE ACTIVITY ACROSS THE WESTERN US.  
KJAC MAY BE MOST IMPACTED, DUE TO THE BIG ROCK FIRE JUST TO THE  
WEST IN EASTERN IDAHO. WIND WILL SWITCH TO THE NORTH AFTER 06Z  
AT CODY AND AROUND 12Z MONDAY AT WORLAND AS A COLD FRONT DROPS  
SOUTHWARD OUT OF MONTANA.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 525 AM MDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THIS TAF  
PERIOD. EXPECT GENERALLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS AT THE START OF  
THIS FORECAST, WITH AN INCREASE INCREASE BY THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE  
EVENING HOURS WITH SOUTHERLY WINDS GUSTING 20-30 KNOTS. OTHERWISE,  
UNDER THE CONTROL OF HIGH PRESSURE, THERE WILL BE LITTLE TO NO  
CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND/OR THUNDERSTORMS.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 021355Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3006 RMK AO2  
T02270125  
METAR KIBM 021335Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3006 RMK AO2  
T02190125  
METAR KIBM 021315Z AUTO 20010G15KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3006 RMK AO2  
T02100123  
 
KSNY 021120Z 0212/0312 18012KT P6SM SKC  
FM021500 19015G23KT P6SM SKC  
FM022300 16019G27KT P6SM FEW130  
FM031100 20010KT P6SM FEW130 AMD NOT SKED  
 
METAR KOGA 021355Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3003 RMK AO2  
T02160113  
METAR KOGA 021335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3004 RMK AO2  
T02020108  
METAR KOGA 021315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3003 RMK AO2  
T01900107  
 
METAR KIML 021353Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02330089  
METAR KIML 021253Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T02000089  
METAR KIML 021153Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T01670089 10189 20161 58011  
 
KMCK 021120Z 0212/0312 18007KT P6SM SKC  
FM021800 16015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030100 16010KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KMCK 021353Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T01940128  
METAR KMCK 021253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01500122  
METAR KMCK 021153Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T01500117 10206 20150 55005  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/02/26 13:56 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...353/023  
14200 FT MSL...356/022  
14000 FT MSL...355/020  
13000 FT MSL...329/020  
12000 FT MSL...310/018  
12000 FT MSL...308/017  
11000 FT MSL...304/016  
9000 FT MSL...246/016  
8000 FT MSL...220/015  
7000 FT MSL...209/016  
6000 FT MSL...207/023  
5400 FT MSL...212/024  
5000 FT MSL...213/029  
4700 FT MSL...213/029  
4100 FT MSL...210/027  
4000 FT MSL...208/028  
3600 FT MSL...202/022  
3400 FT MSL...200/018  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1138 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 637 AM CDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS MORNING REACHING GUSTS UP TO  
25 TO 30 KTS THIS AFTERNOON. GUSTY WINDS WILL CONTINUE THIS  
EVENING, GRADUALLY DIMINISHING OVERNIGHT TO 10 TO 20 KTS. LOW  
LEVEL WIND SHEAR IS POSSIBLE AT BOTH TERMINALS AFTER 06Z MONDAY  
AND MAY REACH 45 KTS FROM THE SOUTH AT 2000 FT AGL.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 021120Z 0212/0312 18009KT P6SM SKC  
FM021600 17015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM030100 15011KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KGLD 021353Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02390089  
METAR KGLD 021253Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T02000078  
METAR KGLD 021153Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T01670078 10189 20144 58009  
 
KGCK 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM021800 16012KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 021354Z 21007KT 9SM CLR 21/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T02110100  
METAR KGCK 021254Z 00000KT 8SM CLR 17/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01670106  
METAR KGCK 021154Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 17/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01670089 10200 20133 56004  
 
METAR KLBL 021356Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T02330106  
METAR KLBL 021256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T01830117  
METAR KLBL 021156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T01560106 10211 20144 58006  
 
METAR KEHA 021355Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3014 RMK AO2  
T02360113  
METAR KEHA 021335Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3014 RMK AO2  
T02230109  
METAR KEHA 021315Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3014 RMK AO2  
T02100109  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/02/26 13:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...017/018  
14800 FT MSL...018/018  
14000 FT MSL...023/018  
13000 FT MSL...355/017  
12600 FT MSL...353/017  
12000 FT MSL...347/016  
11000 FT MSL...289/005  
10700 FT MSL...284/005  
10000 FT MSL...271/006  
9100 FT MSL...260/009  
9000 FT MSL...253/007  
8000 FT MSL...249/014  
8000 FT MSL...243/013  
7000 FT MSL...219/015  
6000 FT MSL...208/018  
6000 FT MSL...202/017  
5300 FT MSL...200/024  
5000 FT MSL...201/027  
4700 FT MSL...199/026  
4200 FT MSL...202/026  
4000 FT MSL...198/020  
4000 FT MSL...203/021  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/02/26 13:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...019/025  
16000 FT MSL...017/026  
15000 FT MSL...017/026  
14000 FT MSL...021/023  
13900 FT MSL...020/021  
13000 FT MSL...020/018  
12000 FT MSL...354/015  
11700 FT MSL...349/016  
11000 FT MSL...347/017  
10000 FT MSL...360/022  
9800 FT MSL...350/008  
9000 FT MSL...338/016  
8200 FT MSL...001/008  
8000 FT MSL...018/008  
7100 FT MSL...007/007  
7000 FT MSL...007/007  
6000 FT MSL...305/006  
6000 FT MSL...331/005  
5100 FT MSL...276/006  
5000 FT MSL...279/006  
4400 FT MSL...254/009  
4000 FT MSL...242/011  
3700 FT MSL...226/011  
3200 FT MSL...221/013  
3000 FT MSL...212/009  
3000 FT MSL...212/009  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0613 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1111 PM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH THE  
PERIOD WITH GENERALLY CLEAR SKIES. WINDS SHOULD REMAIN ROUGHLY  
FROM THE SOUTH/SOUTHEAST AT 10 KTS THROUGH THE NIGHT, THEN  
STRENGTHEN TO 15-20 KTS BY 18Z. GUSTS OF 25-30 KTS ARE POSSIBLE.  
WINDS MAY THEN SLIGHTLY LOWER BY SUNSET, BUT A POTENTIAL LOW  
LEVEL JET COULD CAUSE LOW LEVEL WIND SHEAR AT THE END OF THE  
PERIOD (CLOSE TO 06Z MONDAY).  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1016 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 505 AM CDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH  
LATE EVENING. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS THROUGH LATE MORNING ARE  
EXPECTED TO BECOME SOUTHERLY 5 TO 15KT GENERALLY AFTER 17-19Z AS  
SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE DEPARTS EASTWARD THROUGH THE UPPER MIDWEST  
WHILE LEE SIDE TROUGHING DEVELOPS IN EASTERN COLORADO.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM021500 19008KT P6SM SKC  
FM030500 16011KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 021353Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T02280106  
METAR KGUY 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T01830111  
METAR KGUY 021153Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T01720106 10239 20172 55002  
 
KDHT 021120Z 0212/0312 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM021800 21010KT P6SM SKC  
FM031000 18011KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 021353Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T02220144  
METAR KDHT 021253Z AUTO 26003KT 6SM HZ CLR 18/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T01830144  
METAR KDHT 021153Z AUTO 27003KT 6SM BR CLR 16/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T01610139 10228 20161 55004  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1111 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 608 AM CDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS AND MOSTLY LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE 12Z  
TAF PERIOD. WINDS ARE FORECAST TO BECOME MORE SOUTHERLY TONIGHT.  
RANGEL  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 021120Z 0212/0312 07005KT P6SM FEW120  
FM022100 28011G19KT P6SM FEW120  
FM030200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KFMN 021353Z 09011KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02390078  
$  
METAR KFMN 021253Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02280078  
$  
METAR KFMN 021153Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP142 T02330083  
10283 20233 52008 $  
 
METAR KLVS 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01720106  
METAR KLVS 021253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01390122  
METAR KLVS 021153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP177  
70015 T01280111 10161 20122 56006  
 
METAR KRTN 021353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01610128  
METAR KRTN 021253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01280111  
METAR KRTN 021153Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01280111 10172 20117 56006  
 
METAR KCAO 021355Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T02170133 $  
METAR KCAO 021255Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T01830128 $  
METAR KCAO 021155Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T01670133 10211 20161 56007 $  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1114 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 456 AM MDT SUN AUG 2 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST THROUGH THE  
TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL GENERALLY BE LIGHT OUTSIDE OF GUSTY OUTFLOW  
ASSOCIATED WITH ISO/SCT SHOWERS AND STORMS THIS AFTERNOON.  
THUNDERSTORM PROBABILITIES ARE TOO LOW TO INCLUDE IN TAFS AT THIS  
TIME.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 021200Z  
VALID 021800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2407+21 2617+15 2323-06 2325-17 243732 263541 263751  
BCE 2412+14 2312-05 2317-14 251631 282140 292452  
LND 2008+23 2417+15 2524-06 2533-17 264533 264742 264852  
RKS 2612 2714+15 2617-05 2425-16 263732 263842 263951  
GJT 2509+23 2611+15 2310-06 2414-15 281932 291941 292252  
FMN 9900+21 3009+15 9900-06 0609-15 362032 361841 352752  
ABQ 9900+20 9900+13 0113-07 0520-15 023532 023341 023653  
MBW 2611 2716+15 2512-05 2624-16 293233 282841 294152  
DEN 9900+23 3607+14 3415-05 3108-15 332133 332042 344052  
PUB 2307+21 2506+14 3523-05 0213-15 362533 362342 014353  
ALS 2809+14 0216-06 0410-15 362533 362342 013953  
TCC 2110 2410+16 3205+11 0209-06 0332-16 034133 034142 023052  
BFF 1920 2319+22 2813+14 3217-05 3022-16 302833 312642 324752  
GLD 1916 2209+16 9900+12 3409-03 3621-16 362933 363342 014253  
GCK 2112+22 2505+15 9900+10 3407-05 0229-16 023634 023743 012953  
GAG 3005+21 3410+14 0309+09 0211-05 0125-18 023633 022842 012552  
AMA 2206 2606+15 9900+09 0310-05 0225-18 033633 022842 022352  
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DATA BASED ON 021200Z  
VALID 030000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2609+23 2316+15 2423-06 2531-16 253831 264140 274651  
BCE 2515+16 2510-04 2325-14 252431 282940 292851  
LND 2907+24 2612+15 2526-06 2440-18 254933 265141 275251  
RKS 2716 2716+16 2419-06 2435-17 254432 264141 274151  
GJT 2508+25 2510+16 2513-05 2423-15 262732 283041 292951  
FMN 2910+25 2910+16 2809-04 9900-15 351432 331341 321752  
ABQ 2406+23 3005+14 3612-05 0313-15 032532 022240 033552  
MBW 2714 2714+16 2520-04 2526-17 273932 274042 273851  
DEN 1805+25 9900+16 2919-04 2718-16 302232 292142 292952  
PUB 1508+23 1605+15 3323-04 3307-15 351732 341641 342652  
ALS 2706+16 3613-04 3406-15 361532 341240 342252  
TCC 2009 2009+20 0209+13 3614-04 0326-16 033532 033642 033853  
BFF 1815 1914+24 2312+15 2822-06 2829-16 293433 283742 293852  
GLD 1716 1816+18 3407+13 3615-03 3421-16 342233 352242 363452  
GCK 1713+25 1812+16 3110+12 3613-03 0121-16 012833 023342 023352  
GAG 1507+24 1606+15 2909+11 3512-05 0329-16 032933 033142 011752  
AMA 1808 2008+18 2108+09 3510-05 0431-16 033332 033342 021652  
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DATA BASED ON 021200Z  
VALID 031200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 0107 3109+18 2916+12 2432-07 2637-17 274932 275140 274851  
BCE 2721+14 2517-05 2722-16 272930 283441 283451  
LND 9900+19 2418+12 2441-07 2545-19 265434 266241 266851  
RKS 2313 2522+14 2428-07 2635-18 264733 275040 264651  
GJT 2514+22 2616+15 2418-06 2725-17 273331 273441 272751  
FMN 3015+22 2913+14 2612-06 2615-14 281732 312342 311952  
ABQ 2414+20 2610+14 0507-05 0406-15 031632 011942 021652  
MBW 2607 2615+14 2631-06 2625-18 273733 264241 264251  
DEN 3009+24 2806+16 2511-06 2725-17 263532 273242 282952  
PUB 2407+23 2307+15 2806-05 2718-15 282333 292642 312452  
ALS 2910+15 2507-05 2712-15 291933 302342 312152  
TCC 2231 2520+19 2511+12 0314-04 0613-16 041632 031742 032453  
BFF 2420 2511+24 2411+15 2418-06 2715-20 273533 274242 274552  
GLD 2224 1514+21 1114+14 3412-05 2619-16 282533 292843 312651  
GCK 2235+25 2316+18 1606+11 0107-02 3210-16 321733 322143 321951  
GAG 2124+22 2610+16 3507+09 0210-03 0312-16 011532 361742 022052  
AMA 2231 2514+17 0710+11 0410-03 0514-16 051732 041942 042552  
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