238  
NZUS99 KBOU 231228  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0625 MDT SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 231156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 18/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T01830161 10206 20178 58010 $  
METAR KFNL 231056Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T01890161 $  
METAR KFNL 230956Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T01890161 $  
 
METAR KGXY 231156Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3013 RMK AO2 RAB12E24 SLP160  
P0000 60000 T01830172 10217 20183 58012  
METAR KGXY 231056Z 33004KT 10SM FEW120 18/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T01830167  
METAR KGXY 230956Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T01940178  
 
METAR KLMO 231215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01720144  
METAR KLMO 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01770147  
METAR KLMO 231115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01790153  
 
METAR KBDU 231215Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 231155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3016 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 231215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC140 17/14 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01720142  
METAR KEIK 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC140 17/14 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01730143  
METAR KEIK 231115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN140 17/14 A3014 RMK AO2  
T01720143  
 
KBJC 231120Z 2312/2412 VRB05KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120  
FM231700 34007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140  
FM232000 03007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110  
TEMPO 2321/2324 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB  
FM240000 17009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110 PROB30 2400/2402  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM240300 23009KT P6SM FEW090 BKN120  
FM240600 26006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120  
METAR KBJC 231215Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 231155Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3019 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 231145Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 19/12 A3019  
 
KDEN 231120Z 2312/2418 21009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150  
FM231400 25008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM231700 33008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM232000 02007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120  
TEMPO 2321/2324 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB  
FM240000 15012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 2400/2402  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM240500 18012KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120  
FM240800 23009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120  
FM241500 30006KT P6SM FEW220  
METAR KDEN 231153Z 20009KT 10SM SCT150 BKN220 21/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP131  
70013 T02110128 10233 20189 56013  
METAR KDEN 231053Z 21007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN150 19/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T01940139  
METAR KDEN 230953Z 15011KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 19/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T01940139  
 
KBKF 230900Z 2309/2415 20009KT 9999 FEW110 SCT140 BKN220  
QNH3018INS  
BECMG 2318/2319 VRB06KT 9999 SCT110 BKN140 QNH3020INS  
TEMPO 2321/2401 VRB20G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN090CB  
BECMG 2403/2404 VRB06KT 9999 FEW220 QNH3019INS TX31/2318Z  
TN19/2312Z  
METAR KBKF 231158Z 19014KT 10SM SCT150 BKN220 21/12 A3017 RMK AO2A  
SLP136 70033 T02070121 10244 20206 56010  
METAR KBKF 231058Z 20014KT 10SM SCT130 BKN220 23/13 A3017 RMK AO2A PK  
WND 18026/04 SLP129 T02290128  
METAR KBKF 230958Z 18018KT 10SM BKN130 BKN220 22/12 A3017 RMK AO2A  
SLP136 T02180121  
 
KAPA 231120Z 2312/2412 17009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN200  
FM231400 23008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM231700 33007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM232000 02008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120  
TEMPO 2321/2324 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB  
FM240000 16010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 2400/2402  
VRB15G25KT -SHRA  
FM240300 19010KT P6SM FEW090 BKN120  
FM240700 22009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120  
METAR KAPA 231153Z 16007KT 10SM FEW100 BKN140 BKN180 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP155 60000 T02060117 10222 20200 56008  
METAR KAPA 231053Z 15009KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN200 21/12 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP156 T02060122  
METAR KAPA 230953Z 15009KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 SCT200 21/12 A3022 RMK AO2  
SLP164 T02110122  
 
METAR KMNH 231215Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM SCT120 15/13 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 231155Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 231135Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3035 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 231215Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 231115Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 231215Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 231155Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 231135Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3008 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 231153Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148  
60000 T01890167 10222 20189 58011 $  
METAR KAKO 231053Z AUTO 19012G21KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T01940178 $  
METAR KAKO 230953Z AUTO 16012G23KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T01940178 $  
 
METAR KLIC 231155Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM FEW120 17/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP161  
60013 70015 T01720161 10200 20172 50001 $  
METAR KLIC 231055Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM FEW008 18/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T01780167 $  
METAR KLIC 230955Z AUTO 15016KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T01830172 $  
 
METAR KHEQ 231215Z AUTO 14005KT 8SM CLR 18/18 A3008 RMK AO2 T01780176  
$  
METAR KHEQ 231135Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3009 RMK AO2 T01850180  
$  
METAR KHEQ 231115Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3008 RMK AO2 T01890181  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 231215Z AUTO 18010G16KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 231155Z AUTO 17012G15KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 231135Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3011 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 231215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3010 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 231155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3009 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3009 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 231153Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP150  
60030 70030 T01890172 10217 20189 56024  
SPECI KITR 231113Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 19/18 A3015 RMK AO2  
T01890178  
METAR KITR 231053Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM VCTS BKN095 BKN110 19/18 A3016 RMK  
AO2 RAE48 TSB02E36 PRESFR SLP156 P0005 T01940178  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/23/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:19:06 MDT / 19:46:36 MDT  
DENVER - 06:19:53 MDT / 19:44:59 MDT  
STERLING - 06:11:33 MDT / 19:39:20 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/23/26 12:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...326/038  
13000 FT MSL...337/023  
12000 FT MSL...337/029  
11000 FT MSL...332/024  
11000 FT MSL...330/023  
10000 FT MSL...313/021  
9900 FT MSL...310/021  
9000 FT MSL...304/021  
8800 FT MSL...304/021  
8000 FT MSL...285/018  
8000 FT MSL...288/018  
7300 FT MSL...259/019  
7000 FT MSL...255/019  
6600 FT MSL...234/019  
6200 FT MSL...224/025  
6000 FT MSL...218/020  
5900 FT MSL...216/025  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1138 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 521 AM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
WE SHOULD SEE DRAINAGE WINDS TURN CLOCKWISE THROUGH THE MORNING,  
BECOMING NE FOR THE AFTERNOON BEFORE SHOWERS AND STORM CHANCES  
WILL INCREASE BY 20-22Z. HOWEVER, THERE IS A CHANCE THAT WE JUST  
END UP WITH A FEW HOURS OF LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS AHEAD OF  
STORMS BETWEEN 17Z-20Z. WHILE THERE IS A TEMPO IN PLACE FOR  
THUNDERSTORMS IN THE TAFS, THERE IS A MORE LIKELY CHANCE THAT THE  
AIRPORTS ARE IMPACTED BY GUSTY OUTFLOWS WITH SHIFTING WINDS (30-40  
KTS), WITH STORM CHANCES REMAINING AROUND 30-40%. THE BEST TIMING  
FOR IMPACTS IS EXPECTED TO BE FROM 21-24Z, A PROB30 IS IN PLACE  
UNTIL 2Z AS THERE MAY BE SOME LINGERING SHOWERS AND OUTFLOWS  
AROUND THE TAF SITES THAT WILL LIKELY DELAY THE ONSET OF DRAINAGE  
WINDS. CEILING HEIGHTS SHOULD REMAIN ABOUT THE SAME AS SATURDAY,  
WITH BROKEN CEILINGS EXPECTED TO MOVE IN AHEAD OF STORMS AS THEY  
MOVE OFF THE MOUNTAINS, DROPPING TO ~8,000-9,000 FEET AGL AT THEIR  
LOWEST. DRAINAGE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO SETTLE IN BEHIND OUTGOING  
SHOWERS/STORMS/OUTFLOWS SOMETIME BETWEEN 2-4Z.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 231215Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 231155Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 231115Z AUTO 18008G14KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3069 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 231155Z 17003KT 10SM BKN130 15/14 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP165 70024  
T01520137 10177 20146 55005  
METAR KAFF 231055Z 35004KT 10SM BKN130 15/13 A3032 RMK AO2A SLP172  
T01460133  
METAR KAFF 230955Z 34004KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP169  
T01510138  
 
KCOS 231202Z 2312/2412 35004KT P6SM SCT012 SCT200  
FM231800 35008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
TEMPO 2321/2401 VRB20G35KT 2SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM240100 07012KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
FM240300 03008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM240700 36007KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KCOS 231154Z 12003KT 10SM SCT140 SCT190 17/15 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP175  
70047 T01720150 10183 20167 58001 $  
METAR KCOS 231054Z 34003KT 10SM SCT140 SCT190 18/15 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01780150 $  
METAR KCOS 230954Z 34003KT 10SM BKN170 18/15 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01780150 $  
 
METAR KFLY 231215Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN008 16/14 A3036 RMK AO2  
T01550144  
METAR KFLY 231135Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM SCT008 16/15 A3036 RMK AO2  
T01590145  
METAR KFLY 231115Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3036 RMK AO2  
T01600143  
 
KFCS 231100Z 2312/2418 35009KT 9999 BKN150 QNH3024INS  
BECMG 2315/2316 15009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3022INS  
BECMG 2320/2321 24010G20KT 9999 VCTS OVC100CB QHN3020INS  
TEMPO 2321/2401 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRA  
BECMG 2401/2402 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT120 QNH3021INS  
BECMG 2415/2416 04009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3027INS TX32/2319Z  
TN16/2312Z  
METAR KFCS 231155Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM FEW130 16/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181  
70007 T01620138 10216 20159 58001 $  
METAR KFCS 231055Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01630139 $  
METAR KFCS 230955Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01770136 $  
 
KPUB 231120Z 2312/2412 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200  
FM231600 30010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM231900 11008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
TEMPO 2322/2402 VRB20G35KT 3SM -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM240200 09010KT P6SM BKN140  
FM240600 30007KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KPUB 231153Z 03008KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP160 60000  
70005 T01890167 10228 20189 51002  
METAR KPUB 231053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T01940167  
METAR KPUB 230953Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T01940161  
 
METAR KVTP 231215Z AUTO 26014KT 10SM BKN110 10/07 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 231155Z AUTO 27014KT 10SM BKN110 10/08 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 231135Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM SCT065 OVC100 10/08 A3069 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 231154Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T01610106 10222 20161 55006  
METAR KTAD 231054Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T01670111  
METAR KTAD 230954Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T01830106  
 
METAR KLHX 231153Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144  
60000 T02060172 10267 20206 56007  
METAR KLHX 231053Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02170172  
METAR KLHX 230953Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T02110172  
 
METAR KLAA 231153Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02000183 10244 20200 58010  
METAR KLAA 231053Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T02060183  
METAR KLAA 230953Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E  
SLP164 T02220183  
 
METAR KSPD 231156Z AUTO 07009KT 18/17 A3019 RMK AO1 SLP152 T01830172  
10233 20172 55001  
METAR KSPD 231056Z AUTO 03006KT 18/17 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP149 T01780167  
METAR KSPD 230956Z AUTO 12005KT 19/17 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP148 T01890172  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/23/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:09:43 MDT / 19:33:37 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:20:34 MDT / 19:41:33 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:12:48 MDT / 19:33:18 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/23/26 12:14 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
24000 FT MSL...273/015  
23000 FT MSL...278/019  
22000 FT MSL...275/017  
21000 FT MSL...271/014  
20000 FT MSL...237/012  
19000 FT MSL...223/012  
18000 FT MSL...206/011  
17000 FT MSL...287/020  
15000 FT MSL...259/019  
14000 FT MSL...332/025  
13000 FT MSL...312/019  
12400 FT MSL...321/021  
12000 FT MSL...319/022  
11000 FT MSL...309/018  
10800 FT MSL...300/019  
10000 FT MSL...296/019  
9700 FT MSL...291/019  
9000 FT MSL...290/019  
8600 FT MSL...294/018  
8000 FT MSL...298/015  
7700 FT MSL...290/011  
7000 FT MSL...148/006  
6400 FT MSL...126/012  
6000 FT MSL...111/018  
5900 FT MSL...109/017  
5700 FT MSL...100/017  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1128 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 522 AM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
REMNANT VFR CLOUD COVER WILL GRADUALLY DECREASE THIS MORNING AND  
STILL WATCHING FOR THE POTENTIAL FOR SOME PATCHY MVFR STRATUS  
WHICH IS STARTING TO DEVELOP OVER EASTERN PORTIONS OF EL PASO  
COUNTY. THIS IS UNLIKELY TO MAKE IT INTO THE KCOS AND KPUB  
TERMINALS, BUT WILL MONITOR TRENDS CLOSELY. OTHERWISE, EXPECT  
CLEARING SKIES AT ALL THREE TERMINALS WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF  
THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING OVER THE MOUNTAINS BETWEEN 18-19Z, AND  
MOVING EASTWARD INTO THE TAF SITES AFTER 20-22Z, EARLIEST AT  
KALS AND LATER FOR KCOS AND KPUB. GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS UP TO 40  
KTS, MVFR VIS IN RA, AND VFR CIGS WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THE  
STRONGER STORMS. THUNDERSTORMS WILL PULL EAST OF THE TERMINALS  
BY 02-03Z WITH CLEARING SKIES RETURNING LATE TONIGHT. -KT  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 231153Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01060078 10183 20100 53010  
METAR KCAG 231053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 12/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01170072  
METAR KCAG 230953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01280072  
 
METAR KHDN 231156Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01220061 10194 20122 53006  
METAR KHDN 231056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 15/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01500078  
METAR KHDN 230956Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01560078  
 
METAR KSBS 231215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3037 RMK AO1  
T01130074  
METAR KSBS 231155Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT110 12/08 A3035 RMK AO1  
T01170077 10180 20117  
METAR KSBS 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 13/08 A3035 RMK AO1  
T01300080  
 
METAR KC07 231215Z AUTO 10SM SCT055 SCT070 11/06 A3064 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 231155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/06 A3063 RMK AO2 P0001  
METAR KC07 231135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/06 A3063 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 231215Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3044 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 231155Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT120 08/07 A3046 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 231135Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM SCT090 BKN120 10/07 A3044 RMK  
AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 231153Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP195  
70011 T01280094 10161 20111 53007  
METAR KEEO 231053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01220100  
METAR KEEO 230953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01220100  
 
METAR K20V 231215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT085 SCT120 10/10 A3044 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K20V 231155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 11/10 A3043 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K20V 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 11/10 A3043 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 231215Z AUTO 02004KT 7SM SCT110 09/09 A3051 RMK AO2  
T00920090  
METAR KGNB 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 BKN110 10/09 A3050 RMK AO2  
T01000091  
METAR KGNB 231115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 10/09 A3050 RMK AO2  
T01010091  
 
METAR K0CO 231215Z AUTO 30016G27KT 10SM SCT060 06/03 A3074 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 231155Z AUTO 30018G25KT 10SM SCT060 06/04 A3074 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 231135Z AUTO 30018G26KT 10SM CLR 07/04 A3073 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 231213Z AUTO 30018G27KT 10SM SCT090 11/05 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 231155Z AUTO 29016G22KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NE  
METAR KC99 231133Z AUTO 29015G20KT 10SM SCT100 11/05 A3061 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 231122Z 2312/2412 08009KT P6SM SCT250  
FM231900 27009KT P6SM BKN250  
FM240100 31008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM240300 06008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM240700 10008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
METAR KGJT 231153Z 09003KT 10SM FEW120 18/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP152 70025  
T01830133 10222 20178 51004  
METAR KGJT 231053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T01830133  
METAR KGJT 230953Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T01940133  
 
KRIL 231122Z 2312/2412 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200  
FM231800 29010G20KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2318/2324 VRB15G25KT  
-TSRA BKN100CB  
FM240000 32009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200  
FM240300 14006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
METAR KRIL 231153Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01610078 10228 20156 53009  
METAR KRIL 231053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01830089  
METAR KRIL 230953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T01940089  
 
METAR K5SM 231215Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 10/03 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 231155Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 11/03 A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 231135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/03 A3067 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 231122Z 2312/2412 07007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT200  
FM231900 25010G18KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2319/2324 VRB15G25KT  
-TSRA BKN090CB  
FM240000 22011KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120  
FM240500 13006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140  
METAR KEGE 231156Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP200  
7//// T01440100 10189 20144 53005  
METAR KEGE 231056Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM BKN100 15/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01500106  
METAR KEGE 230956Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T01560100  
 
KASE 231122Z 2312/2412 14004KT P6SM SCT200  
FM231800 36009G17KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2318/2324 VRB15G25KT  
-TSRA BKN070CB BKN080  
FM240100 21006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250  
FM240500 17007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250  
METAR KASE 231153Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT075 13/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01280067 10156 20117 53005  
METAR KASE 231053Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT090 BKN110 13/07 A3042 RMK AO2  
SLP179 T01280072  
METAR KASE 230953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT100 12/07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T01220072  
 
METAR KCCU 231215Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM BKN039 BKN047 OVC070 08/03 A3075  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 231155Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM BKN041 BKN047 OVC070 08/02 A3075  
RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 231135Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT045 SCT050 BKN060 08/03 A3075  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 231153Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP207  
70010 T00610056 10094 20044 56003  
METAR KLXV 231053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW070 06/06 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T00610056  
METAR KLXV 230953Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T00670061  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/23/2026  
RANGELY - 06:34:38 MDT / 20:00:46 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:35:09 MDT / 19:58:26 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:26:14 MDT / 19:53:30 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/23/26 12:21 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
21200 FT MSL...267/023  
20000 FT MSL...267/018  
19000 FT MSL...270/018  
19000 FT MSL...251/010  
18000 FT MSL...276/014  
17000 FT MSL...272/016  
15000 FT MSL...269/021  
14000 FT MSL...277/021  
13000 FT MSL...304/035  
12500 FT MSL...296/033  
12000 FT MSL...304/032  
11800 FT MSL...303/028  
11100 FT MSL...311/026  
11000 FT MSL...307/021  
10200 FT MSL...319/019  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1223 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 559 AM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
ISOLATED SHOWERS WITH OCCASIONAL LIGHTNING ARE MOVING THROUGH  
NORTHEASTERN UTAH AND NORTHWESTERN COLORADO TRACKING TO THE  
NORTHEAST WITH A WEAK DISTURBANCE PASSING TO THE NORTHWEST.  
EXPECT THESE SHOWERS TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE MORNING WITH  
CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY PICKING UP AFTER 18Z OVER THE HIGHER  
TERRAIN ACROSS THE REGION, BECOMING SCATTERED TO WIDESPREAD  
THROUGH 00Z AND DIMINISHING THEREAFTER. THESE SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY, ERRATIC OUTFLOW  
WINDS, FREQUENT LIGHTNING, AND BRIEF HEAVY RAIN LEADING TO BRIEF  
PERIODS OF MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS. OTHERWISE, WINDS WILL BE  
GENERALLY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN, WITH MID TO HIGH LEVEL  
CLOUDS AND VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 231215Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM RA CLR 20/09 A3027 RMK AO2  
T02000092  
METAR KAJZ 231155Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM RA CLR 20/10 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01980095 10227 20190  
METAR KAJZ 231135Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM +RA CLR 20/10 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01960101  
 
KMTJ 231122Z 2312/2412 13005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250  
FM231500 17005KT P6SM SCT200  
FM231900 29007KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2319/2324 VRB15G25KT  
-TSRA  
BKN090CB  
FM240100 17008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
FM240300 14008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
FM240900 13007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
METAR KMTJ 231153Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM BKN110 19/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01940106 10211 20189 53005  
METAR KMTJ 231053Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM SCT100 19/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01890106  
METAR KMTJ 230953Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM SCT120 19/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01940100  
 
METAR K7BM 231215Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3058 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 231155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3058 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 231115Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3058 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 231215Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3046 RMK AO2  
T01100068  
METAR KAEJ 231155Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3046 RMK AO2 T01120072  
10163 20102  
METAR KAEJ 231135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3046 RMK AO2  
T01020065  
 
METAR KANK 231215Z AUTO 33007KT 300V360 10SM CLR 13/09 A3041 RMK AO2  
T01310088  
METAR KANK 231155Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3041 RMK AO2 70002  
T01330094 10167 20129 56003  
METAR KANK 231135Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3040 RMK AO2  
T01330093  
 
METAR KMYP 231215Z AUTO 27018KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3084 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 231155Z AUTO 26016KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3084 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 231135Z AUTO 29018KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3083 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 231155Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3029 RMK AO2 T01830086  
10214 20175 50002  
METAR KAIB 231135Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01840086  
METAR KAIB 231115Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01840086  
 
KTEX 231122Z 2312/2412 13007KT P6SM SCT070 SCT150 PROB30 2316/2318  
4SM -SHRA BKN060  
FM231800 27006KT P6SM FEW060 BKN120 PROB30 2318/2324  
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM240000 26007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN090  
FM240200 16005KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250  
METAR KTEX 231215Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT090 12/07 A3058 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 231155Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM OVC090 12/07 A3057 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 231135Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC090 12/07 A3057 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 231215Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3050 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 231155Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3050 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 231135Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 231153Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01560117 10228 20150 51004  
METAR KCEZ 231053Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01610117  
METAR KCEZ 230953Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01500122  
 
KDRO 231122Z 2312/2412 10008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250  
FM231800 27010G20KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2318/2324 -TSRA  
BKN080CB  
FM240100 35008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250  
FM240400 04005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT250  
METAR KDRO 231153Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM FEW110 16/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP193  
70004 T01560122 10189 20156 53008  
METAR KDRO 231053Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T01720111  
METAR KDRO 230953Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01670111  
 
METAR KPSO 231215Z AUTO 28001KT 10SM FEW120 12/10 A3048 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 231155Z AUTO 34001KT 10SM BKN110 12/10 A3048 RMK AO2 10146  
20117 70020  
METAR KPSO 231135Z AUTO 02002KT 10SM BKN110 12/11 A3048 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 231215Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT065 OVC075 09/04 A3079 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 231155Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN075 BKN095 10/03 A3079 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 231135Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM SCT075 SCT095 10/03 A3078 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
 
KALS 231120Z 2312/2412 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150  
FM231900 24010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
TEMPO 2320/2324 VRB15G30KT 3SM -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM240000 31012KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
FM240200 29007KT P6SM BKN150  
FM240700 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KALS 231152Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP212  
60000 T01060100 10183 20106 55000 $  
METAR KALS 231052Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01110100 $  
METAR KALS 230952Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3042 RMK AO2 RAE0858  
SLP188 P0000 T01330111 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/23/2026  
VAIL - 06:25:35 MDT / 19:50:26 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:34:53 MDT / 19:53:14 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:26:39 MDT / 19:45:29 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/23/26 12:21 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
21200 FT MSL...267/023  
20000 FT MSL...267/018  
19000 FT MSL...270/018  
19000 FT MSL...251/010  
18000 FT MSL...276/014  
17000 FT MSL...272/016  
15000 FT MSL...269/021  
14000 FT MSL...277/021  
13000 FT MSL...304/035  
12500 FT MSL...296/033  
12000 FT MSL...304/032  
11800 FT MSL...303/028  
11100 FT MSL...311/026  
11000 FT MSL...307/021  
10200 FT MSL...319/019  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1223 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 559 AM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
ISOLATED SHOWERS WITH OCCASIONAL LIGHTNING ARE MOVING THROUGH  
NORTHEASTERN UTAH AND NORTHWESTERN COLORADO TRACKING TO THE  
NORTHEAST WITH A WEAK DISTURBANCE PASSING TO THE NORTHWEST.  
EXPECT THESE SHOWERS TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE MORNING WITH  
CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY PICKING UP AFTER 18Z OVER THE HIGHER  
TERRAIN ACROSS THE REGION, BECOMING SCATTERED TO WIDESPREAD  
THROUGH 00Z AND DIMINISHING THEREAFTER. THESE SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS ARE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY, ERRATIC OUTFLOW  
WINDS, FREQUENT LIGHTNING, AND BRIEF HEAVY RAIN LEADING TO BRIEF  
PERIODS OF MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS. OTHERWISE, WINDS WILL BE  
GENERALLY LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN, WITH MID TO HIGH LEVEL  
CLOUDS AND VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 231120Z 2312/2412 17010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250  
FM231900 22007KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 PROB30 2320/2324 VRB20G35KT  
6SM -TSRA OVC090CB  
FM240300 22008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250  
METAR KPGA 231153Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135  
70005 T02440117 10289 20244 51006 $  
METAR KPGA 231053Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T02500117 $  
METAR KPGA 230953Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T02500122 $  
 
METAR KRQE 231153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 12/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP199  
70026 T01220122 10167 20122 50001 $  
METAR KRQE 231053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01280122 $  
METAR KRQE 230953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 14/13 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01390128 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1113 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SUNDAY 23/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 24/12Z
 
MAINLY VFR  
CONDITIONS. ANOTHER ROUND OF SCATTERED SHRA/TSRA DEVELOPING AFTER  
18Z AND CONTINUING THROUGH AT LEAST 03Z. BRIEF MVFR CONDITIONS  
AND GUSTY/ERRATIC WIND POSSIBLE IN HEAVIER SHRA/TSRA. OTHERWISE,  
LOOK FOR VARIABLE WINDS AT 5-15 KTS.  
OUTLOOK...MONDAY 24/12Z THROUGH WEDNESDAY 26/12Z...EXPECT MAINLY  
VFR CONDITIONS. SCATTERED AFTERNOON/EVENING SHRA/TSRA MONDAY, WITH  
COVERAGE DECREASING TO ISOLATED BY TUESDAY. OUTSIDE OF  
GUSTY/ERRATIC OUTFLOW DRIVEN WINDS, LOOK FOR DAYTIME WINDS MAINLY  
SOUTHWEST TO WEST 5-15 KTS. LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS AT NIGHT.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 231124Z 2312/2418 15008KT P6SM FEW150  
FM232000 34007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2320/2402  
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM240200 13006KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 2402/2408  
VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN070  
METAR KSLC 231154Z 14013KT 10SM FEW130 SCT220 22/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142  
60003 70015 T02220122 10228 20206 58008 $  
METAR KSLC 231054Z 14014KT 10SM FEW120 SCT140 21/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02060150 $  
METAR KSLC 230954Z 12016KT 10SM R16L/0600VP6000FT FEW110 FEW140 SCT170  
22/12 A3014 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0841 SLP146 T02220122 $  
 
KVEL 231122Z 2312/2412 29004KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
TEMPO 2312/2315 6SM -SHRA FEW035 SCT090 BKN110  
FM232000 26010G20KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2320/2324 VRB15G25KT  
-TSRA BKN080CB  
FM240200 32007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250  
FM240600 04005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
METAR KVEL 231153Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM BKN110 18/11 A3026 RMK AO2 RAE07  
SLP177 P0000 60000 T01830106 10194 20156 53007  
METAR KVEL 231053Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM -RA FEW038 SCT095 OVC110 18/09  
A3024 RMK AO2 RAB50 SLP172 P0000 T01830094  
METAR KVEL 230953Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01670100  
 
METAR KPUC 231153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP165  
70001 T01720078 10200 20167 50002  
METAR KPUC 231053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T01720083  
METAR KPUC 230953Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM FEW120 18/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T01780083  
 
KCNY 231122Z 2312/2412 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250  
FM231900 23008G18KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2319/2324 VRB15G25KT  
-TSRA BKN070CB  
FM240200 19006KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250  
FM240500 11005KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250  
METAR KCNY 231153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP163  
70010 T01890139 10239 20178 53004  
METAR KCNY 231053Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T01830144  
METAR KCNY 230953Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T01940139  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1127 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
KSLC...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR THE KSLC TERMINAL THROUGH THE  
PERIOD. DRY CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON  
BEFORE ISOLATED CONVECTION DEVELOPS DURING THE AFTERNOON WITH ~50%  
CHANCE OF IMPACTING THE TERMINAL. THIS ACTIVITY BECOMES LESS  
CONVECTIVE AND MORE SHOWERY OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND  
DIURNALLY DRIVEN ASIDE FROM VARIABLE AND GUSTY WINDS ASSOCIATED WITH  
PRECIPITATION NEAR THE TERMINAL.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST FOR  
THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE PERIOD. CONDITIONS ACROSS THE  
NORTHEASTERN AIRSPACE ARE STARTING TO DRY ASIDE FROM A FEW WEAK  
SHOWERS. DRY CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON  
BEFORE MORE CONVECTION DEVELOPS ACROSS MOST OF THE AIRSPACE. THIS  
ACTIVITY WILL TRANSITION TO MORE SHOWERY PRECIPITATION ACROSS THE  
NORTHERN AIRSPACE OVERNIGHT. WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT BEFORE BECOMING  
BREEZY OUT OF THE SOUTHWEST THIS AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 231124Z 2312/2412 VRB05KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150  
FM231600 23010KT P6SM SCT120  
PROB30 2320/2324 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM240300 13007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
PROB30 2403/2409 VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN070=  
METAR KEVW 231153Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP179  
60009 70011 T01220100 10144 20122 56021 $  
METAR KEVW 231053Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM FEW095 12/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01220106 $  
METAR KEVW 230953Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM FEW060 OVC090 13/11 A3038 RMK AO2  
RAE33 SLP184 P0003 T01280106 $  
 
KRKS 231120Z 2312/2412 25008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200 PROB30 2312/2313  
27020G30KT -SHRA BKN080  
FM231800 26014G23KT P6SM FEW100  
FM232200 27010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 PROB30 2322/2404  
VRB25G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM240400 22007KT P6SM BKN120  
METAR KRKS 231154Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM BKN100 16/09 A3034 RMK AO2 RAE02  
SLP181 P0000 60000 T01610094 10222 20156 55002  
METAR KRKS 231054Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM -RA FEW060 FEW090 BKN110 16/10  
A3034 RMK AO2 RAB28 SLP181 P0000 T01560100  
METAR KRKS 230954Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01610094  
 
KRWL 231120Z 2312/2412 22009KT P6SM BKN100  
FM231600 27019G32KT P6SM SCT090  
FM240200 25009KT P6SM FEW100 BKN150 AMD NOT SKED  
 
KLAR 231120Z 2312/2412 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
FM231400 24010KT P6SM SCT150  
FM231700 29018G30KT P6SM SCT150  
FM240200 22011KT P6SM VCSH BKN100  
METAR KLAR 231153Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM OVC100 16/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP146  
60000 70008 T01610106 10172 20150 55002  
METAR KLAR 231053Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM BKN110 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2 RAE0955  
SLP147 P0000 T01560117  
METAR KLAR 230953Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM -RA OVC100 17/11 A3031 RMK AO2  
RAB0859E09B26 SLP142 P0000 T01720106  
 
KCYS 231120Z 2312/2412 20006KT P6SM BKN100  
FM231300 27010KT P6SM SCT150  
FM231600 30015G23KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2320/2323 VRB25G35KT  
-TSRA BKN080CB  
FM232300 25012G20KT P6SM BKN150  
FM240600 28011KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KCYS 231153Z 24005KT 10SM FEW120 17/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP138 70007  
T01670139 10172 20161 56013 $  
METAR KCYS 231053Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT120 16/15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T01610150 $  
METAR KCYS 230953Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM BKN120 17/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T01670156 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/23/26 12:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
28000 FT MSL...244/024  
26000 FT MSL...247/022  
25000 FT MSL...248/021  
24000 FT MSL...250/020  
22000 FT MSL...237/020  
20000 FT MSL...254/017  
19000 FT MSL...255/017  
18000 FT MSL...251/012  
17000 FT MSL...229/012  
16800 FT MSL...217/013  
16000 FT MSL...241/008  
15000 FT MSL...213/015  
14600 FT MSL...244/013  
14000 FT MSL...296/040  
13000 FT MSL...303/023  
12700 FT MSL...273/019  
12000 FT MSL...308/026  
11200 FT MSL...306/027  
11000 FT MSL...301/025  
10000 FT MSL...306/024  
10000 FT MSL...298/026  
9000 FT MSL...303/020  
8900 FT MSL...300/018  
8100 FT MSL...309/017  
8000 FT MSL...311/017  
7400 FT MSL...306/015  
7000 FT MSL...313/017  
6700 FT MSL...302/015  
6200 FT MSL...294/013  
6000 FT MSL...289/012  
5900 FT MSL...286/011  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/23/26 12:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
18000 FT MSL...260/018  
15000 FT MSL...258/023  
14000 FT MSL...331/043  
13200 FT MSL...331/028  
13000 FT MSL...324/034  
12000 FT MSL...320/031  
11700 FT MSL...322/032  
11000 FT MSL...319/035  
10500 FT MSL...319/035  
10000 FT MSL...318/037  
9500 FT MSL...315/038  
9000 FT MSL...313/037  
8600 FT MSL...307/035  
8000 FT MSL...302/037  
7900 FT MSL...301/033  
7400 FT MSL...297/030  
7000 FT MSL...287/032  
6700 FT MSL...283/027  
6600 FT MSL...285/022  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1101 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 416 AM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
A FEW SHOWERS WILL LINGER EARLY THIS MORNING IN VICINITY OF  
KCPR AND KRKS UNTIL AROUND 13Z TO 14Z, FOLLOWED BY A CLEARING  
SKY. TODAY WILL BE ANOTHER DAY OF SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS, WITH THE BEST CHANCE OF A SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM  
AFTER 20Z UNTIL AROUND 04Z MONDAY. THE BEST CHANCE IS ACROSS THE  
NORTHWESTERN TERMINALS, ESPECIALLY IN VICINITY OF KJAC WHICH HAS  
THE HIGHEST CHANCE. MOST OTHER TERMINALS HAVE AROUND A 20 TO 25  
PERCENT CHANCE, AND PROB30 GROUPS WERE INCLUDED FOR THOSE. THE  
SMALLEST CHANCE IS AT KCPR, WITH THE CHANCE LESS THAN 20 PERCENT  
SO WE LEFT THUNDER OUT OF THE FORECAST FOR NOW. HOWEVER,  
CONFIDENCE IS LOW IN TIMING INDIVIDUAL SHOWERS AND STORMS. A  
GUSTY WIND WILL INCREASE IN VICINITY OF KRKS AND KCPR THIS  
AFTERNOON, WITH GUSTS OF 20 TO 25 KNOTS.  
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC  
FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION ON SMOKE, ICING AND TURBULENCE  
FORECASTS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1145 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 545 AM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
POTENT UPPER LEVEL DISTURBANCE WILL PUSH EAST OF THE FRONT RANGE  
THIS MORNING, WITH SOME DRIER AIR MOVING INTO THE AREA. LOWER  
COVERAGE OF THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON WITH BREEZY TO  
LOCALLY WINDY CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER CENTRAL WYOMING.  
HAZARDS/WEATHER TRENDS: VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. LOW CIGS AND FOG CAN'T BE RULED OUT EARLY THIS MORNING, BUT  
CONFIDENCE REMAINS LOW ENOUGH TO KEEP OUT OF THE EASTERN PLAINS TAF.  
ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS EXPECTED AFTER 20Z, BUT  
COVERAGE WILL BE MINIMAL FOR MOST TERMINALS, SO LEFT OUT ANY MENTION  
OF THUNDER. THE ONLY EXCEPTION IS KCYS WHICH HAS THE BEST CHANCE TO  
SEE AN AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORM, SO ADDED PROB30 MENTION BETWEEN 20Z  
AND 23Z. KRWL AND KLAR WILL LIKELY EXPERIENCE WESTERLY WINDS GUSTING  
BETWEEN 30 TO 35 KNOTS AT TIMES.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 231215Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2  
T01850178  
METAR KIBM 231135Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3012 RMK AO2  
T01850181  
METAR KIBM 231115Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3012 RMK AO2  
T01860182  
 
KSNY 231120Z 2312/2412 17014KT P6SM SKC  
FM231500 21012G20KT P6SM FEW150  
FM231900 25010KT P6SM SCT090  
FM240300 21015KT P6SM BKN100 AMD NOT SKED  
 
METAR KOGA 231215Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM OVC015 21/18 A3011 RMK AO2  
T02050182  
METAR KOGA 231135Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT015 BKN019 21/18 A3011 RMK AO2  
T02050183  
METAR KOGA 231115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE  
T02050182  
 
KMCK 231132Z 2312/2412 15010KT P6SM FEW008 SCT015  
FM231600 17013G20KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 2401/2405 -TSRA  
BKN080CB  
METAR KMCK 231153Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01940167 10211 20194 56014  
METAR KMCK 231053Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T02000167  
METAR KMCK 230953Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T02000167  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/23/26 12:19 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
40000 FT MSL...257/038  
35000 FT MSL...288/045  
30000 FT MSL...285/041  
28000 FT MSL...279/045  
26000 FT MSL...278/042  
25000 FT MSL...299/029  
24000 FT MSL...292/031  
22000 FT MSL...277/042  
20000 FT MSL...267/041  
19000 FT MSL...265/045  
18000 FT MSL...261/048  
17000 FT MSL...264/038  
16000 FT MSL...255/034  
15000 FT MSL...251/021  
14000 FT MSL...266/032  
13000 FT MSL...265/023  
12000 FT MSL...269/023  
11000 FT MSL...261/026  
10000 FT MSL...247/021  
9000 FT MSL...226/024  
8000 FT MSL...211/026  
7000 FT MSL...186/030  
6500 FT MSL...180/032  
6000 FT MSL...169/031  
5500 FT MSL...166/031  
5000 FT MSL...163/032  
4800 FT MSL...163/033  
4100 FT MSL...154/032  
4000 FT MSL...143/035  
3700 FT MSL...142/033  
3400 FT MSL...139/031  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1152 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 652 AM CDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
FOR THE KLBF TERMINAL: EXPECT SCATTERED TO BROKEN CLOUDS TODAY  
WITH CEILINGS RANGING FROM 4000 TO 10000 FT AGL. SKIES WILL THEN  
BEGIN TO CLEAR OUT BY LATE EVENING. THERE IS A SMALL THREAT FOR  
THUNDERSTORMS THIS EVENING. HOWEVER, GIVEN THE EXPECTED ISOLATED  
COVERAGE AND LOW FORECAST CONFIDENCE, WILL FORGO MENTIONING THE  
THREAT WITH THIS TAF ISSUANCE. FOR THE KVTN TERMINAL:  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH 14Z THIS MORNING.  
CEILINGS WILL RANGE FROM 6000 TO 10000 FT AGL TODAY SCATTERING  
OUT AND LIFTING TO 25000 FT AGL THIS EVENING.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 231132Z 2312/2412 17016G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250  
TEMPO 2312/2313 VRB15G30KT 6SM SHRA BKN100  
FM231300 18016G24KT P6SM FEW008 SCT015  
FM231600 18012G18KT P6SM SCT035 PROB30 2400/2404 -TSRA  
BKN080CB  
METAR KGLD 231153Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM FEW060 BKN100 OVC120 19/18 A3008  
RMK AO2 PK WND 20029/1055 RAE51 SLP138 P0002 60002 70002  
T01940178 10211 20189 58033  
METAR KGLD 231053Z AUTO 20019G32KT 10SM -RA FEW120 21/18 A3013 RMK AO2  
PK WND 20032/1053 LTG DSNT W RAB12 SLP154 P0000 T02060183  
METAR KGLD 230953Z AUTO 18017KT 10SM FEW100 19/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01890178  
 
KGCK 231120Z 2312/2412 10009KT P6SM SKC  
FM231500 16016G25KT P6SM SKC  
FM240100 16010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 231154Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM FEW120 20/18 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE27  
SLP179 P0000 60000 T02000178 10228 20200 53006  
METAR KGCK 231054Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM -RA CLR 21/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP164  
P0000 T02060178  
METAR KGCK 230954Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM -RA CLR 21/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP167  
P0000 T02060178  
 
METAR KLBL 231156Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02000189 10244 20200 58002  
METAR KLBL 231056Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02060189  
METAR KLBL 230956Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T02110183  
 
METAR KEHA 231215Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM SCT014 19/17 A3018 RMK AO2  
T01880174  
METAR KEHA 231155Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM SCT014 19/17 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01900175 10227 20189  
METAR KEHA 231135Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3017 RMK AO2  
T01920174  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/23/26 12:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
40000 FT MSL...260/019  
36800 FT MSL...274/017  
35000 FT MSL...280/018  
30400 FT MSL...302/019  
30000 FT MSL...303/016  
28000 FT MSL...307/023  
26000 FT MSL...308/023  
25100 FT MSL...323/016  
25000 FT MSL...316/029  
24000 FT MSL...313/028  
22000 FT MSL...289/025  
20000 FT MSL...284/035  
19000 FT MSL...276/028  
18000 FT MSL...270/027  
17500 FT MSL...269/040  
17000 FT MSL...262/033  
16000 FT MSL...271/048  
15000 FT MSL...267/040  
14800 FT MSL...266/037  
14000 FT MSL...266/029  
13000 FT MSL...268/029  
12600 FT MSL...269/028  
12000 FT MSL...269/034  
11000 FT MSL...255/030  
10700 FT MSL...248/031  
10000 FT MSL...236/032  
9100 FT MSL...228/031  
9000 FT MSL...229/032  
8000 FT MSL...214/033  
8000 FT MSL...214/029  
7000 FT MSL...197/023  
7000 FT MSL...195/023  
6000 FT MSL...185/021  
6000 FT MSL...188/020  
5300 FT MSL...185/023  
5000 FT MSL...179/023  
4700 FT MSL...181/025  
4200 FT MSL...179/028  
4000 FT MSL...178/026  
4000 FT MSL...176/026  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/23/26 12:15 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...303/018  
28000 FT MSL...302/019  
24000 FT MSL...289/019  
22000 FT MSL...243/020  
20000 FT MSL...262/021  
19000 FT MSL...271/025  
18000 FT MSL...268/028  
17000 FT MSL...261/020  
16000 FT MSL...212/029  
15000 FT MSL...219/034  
13900 FT MSL...065/002  
13000 FT MSL...214/020  
12000 FT MSL...264/020  
11700 FT MSL...276/021  
11000 FT MSL...279/023  
10000 FT MSL...278/022  
9800 FT MSL...277/022  
9000 FT MSL...272/019  
8200 FT MSL...254/013  
8000 FT MSL...255/011  
7100 FT MSL...228/004  
7000 FT MSL...228/004  
6000 FT MSL...018/008  
6000 FT MSL...011/008  
5100 FT MSL...132/008  
5000 FT MSL...135/010  
4400 FT MSL...130/011  
4000 FT MSL...130/017  
3700 FT MSL...100/009  
3200 FT MSL...107/015  
3000 FT MSL...093/012  
3000 FT MSL...093/012  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0610 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 1102 PM MDT SAT AUG 22 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL LARGELY DOMINATE THROUGH THE PERIOD FOR KGLD  
AND KMCK, BUT WILL BE BROKEN UP BY SHOWERS AND STORMS MOVING  
THROUGH THE AREA AND SOME FOG AND STRATUS AROUND SUNRISE. KGLD  
HAS A BETTER CHANCE AT SEEING STORMS AND STRATUS. ALSO AROUND  
SUNRISE, SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS GUSTING IN THE 20-30 KTS RANGE ARE  
POSSIBLE. THIS MAY BRIEFLY MAKE THE FOG WORSE, BUT WILL CLEAR  
US BACK OUT TO VFR NO LATER THAN 18Z.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1024 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/
 
 
ISSUED AT 522 AM CDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
MID CLOUDS WILL DISSIPATE AROUND THE HYS TERMINAL THIS MORNING  
WITH VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED OTHERWISE. WINDS WILL GENERALLY BE  
FROM THE SOUTHEAST, GUSTING TO OVER 20 KNOTS BY THE AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 231120Z 2312/2412 12008KT P6SM BKN250  
FM231800 19011G21KT P6SM FEW150  
FM232300 22012KT P6SM SCT100  
PROB30 2400/2403 4SM TSRA BR BKN100CB  
FM240500 32005KT P6SM SCT110=  
METAR KGUY 231153Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T02060178 10244 20206 55001  
METAR KGUY 231053Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM BKN120 21/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T02110178  
METAR KGUY 230953Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM FEW120 22/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T02170178  
 
KDHT 231120Z 2312/2412 12008KT P6SM FEW250  
FM231800 22015G25KT P6SM SCT250  
FM240100 35011KT P6SM BKN110  
METAR KDHT 231153Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141  
T02170128 10244 20206 53001  
METAR KDHT 231053Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T02170128  
METAR KDHT 230953Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T02280128  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1119 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 612 AM CDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE ONCE AGAIN POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON  
THANKS IN PART TO A WEAK SHORT-WAVE BRUSHING THE FAR NORTH.  
CURRENTLY, PRESENT CAMS HAVE KGUY WITH THE BEST CHANCES OF SEEING  
STORMS WITH ENOUGH CONFIDENCE PRESENT TO JUSTIFY A PROB30 GROUP  
FOR THE CURRENT PACKAGE. AS FOR KAMA AND KDHT, A HANDFUL OF CAMS  
HAVE SEEN THE POTENTIAL OF AN ISOLATED STORMS PASSING THROUGH OR  
WITHIN THE VICINITY OF THE TERMINAL. HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE IN THIS  
IS ONLY AROUND 10 TO 20 PERCENT WITH CHANCES OF ANY ACTUAL IMPACT  
TO THE TERMINALS EVEN LESS. REGARDLESS, ANY STORM THAT DOES PASS  
OVER A TERMINAL COULD RESULT IN A STRONG AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WIND  
GUST AND A BRIEF PERIOD OF REDUCE VISIBILITY DUE TO HEAVY  
RAINFALL. OTHERWISE, LOOK FOR VFR CONDITIONS TO HOLD FOR THE VAST  
MAJORITY OF THE PACKAGE.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 231139Z 2312/2412 11006KT P6SM BKN130  
FM231600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250  
FM232000 27011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 2322/2401  
VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100  
FM240300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100  
FM240800 08006KT P6SM SCT130 SCT200  
METAR KFMN 231153Z 07006KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP190 T02060122  
10244 20206 51002 $  
METAR KFMN 231053Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T02110122 $  
METAR KFMN 230953Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T02170122 $  
 
METAR KLVS 231153Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP168  
60000 T01610106 10211 20156 56006 $  
METAR KLVS 231053Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T01720106 $  
METAR KLVS 230953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T01720100 $  
 
METAR KRTN 231153Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01390089 10206 20128 55007  
METAR KRTN 231053Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T01500078  
METAR KRTN 230953Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T01560078  
 
METAR KCAO 231155Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T01940111 10222 20189 51000  
METAR KCAO 231055Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02000111  
METAR KCAO 230955Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T02000128  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1200 UTC SUNDAY, AUGUST 23, 2026  
   
AVIATION
 
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 541 AM MDT SUN AUG 23 2026  
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING, SCATTERED TO ISOLATED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS ARE AGAIN EXPECTED OVER NORTHERN AND WESTERN AREAS,  
WITH SPOTTIER ACTIVITY POTENTIALLY DEVELOPING AS FAR SOUTH AS  
CLOVIS, FORT SUMNER, CLINES CORNERS, MORIARTY, AND ALBUQUERQUE.  
STORM MOTION WILL MOSTLY BE TOWARD THE EAST AROUND 10-15 KT. A  
FEW OF THE STRONGER STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING LOCALIZED,  
BRIEF, AND ERRATIC WIND GUSTS UP TO 45 KT. RECORD AND NEAR-RECORD  
HIGH TEMPERATURES WILL MAKE DENSITY ALTITUDE AND IMPORTANT  
CONSIDERATION FOR AVIATION OPERATIONS NEAR COMPLEX TERRAIN THIS  
AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 230000Z  
VALID 230600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 0305 2108+18 2114+10 2322-07 2226-18 224133 215544 215654  
BCE 2412+12 2315-06 2119-17 213933 204643 194754  
LND 2809+19 2612+11 2420-07 2425-17 244033 244543 225255  
RKS 2614 2713+11 2322-06 2425-17 233832 224843 224955  
GJT 2207+19 2409+12 2614-06 2420-17 222832 213343 213455  
FMN 2413+19 3106+12 9900-06 2110-16 201731 182243 172454  
ABQ 2916+16 2510+09 2011-05 1908-16 990031 141042 191054  
MBW 2316 2619+12 2821-06 2727-15 252932 253243 253455  
DEN 2227+16 2221+10 2405-06 2711-16 271831 262242 252555  
PUB 2012+17 2218+11 2112-06 2311-16 281331 281742 281955  
ALS 2109+10 2813-06 2811-16 230831 221442 222055  
TCC 2021 2113+20 2112+11 1006-06 2205-16 251431 291741 301854  
BFF 1834 2130+16 2222+10 2821-06 2925-16 283731 293542 313554  
GLD 1723 2121+18 2117+11 2515-07 2812-16 312931 313643 323955  
GCK 1615+21 2114+19 2205+12 3217-07 3217-17 302332 323342 323855  
GAG 1411+23 1805+19 0106+11 3513-06 3315-16 331932 332742 333554  
AMA 1316 1910+19 2805+11 0711-05 9900-16 321032 321241 351954  
---------------------------------------------------------------------  
 
DATA BASED ON 230000Z  
VALID 231200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 1006 9900+17 2513+10 2425-08 2432-20 234934 225144 226054  
BCE 2413+11 2215-07 2223-18 213833 194643 224252  
LND 2813+17 2618+09 2433-07 2539-18 244134 235743 245353  
RKS 3118 2819+09 2526-07 2529-18 244533 235543 235053  
GJT 2509+18 2615+11 2614-07 2521-16 233333 214043 223654  
FMN 1805+17 2711+10 3111-06 2617-17 201332 183243 213053  
ABQ 2508+17 2519+10 2617-06 2313-17 161431 151642 161654  
MBW 2822 2822+10 2721-06 2621-17 243532 244443 254555  
DEN 3015+19 3215+12 3112-06 2914-16 262432 253043 253155  
PUB 2415+17 2517+10 2808-05 3010-16 261431 251942 242055  
ALS 2711+10 3212-06 3208-16 231231 201942 222955  
TCC 2816 2421+18 2416+10 2313-06 2310-16 310931 351142 291154  
BFF 2127 2820+18 2823+11 2920-06 2923-16 282932 273443 274355  
GLD 1932 2328+17 2423+10 2530-06 3018-16 312432 302942 313155  
GCK 1918+20 2419+17 2619+10 2608-06 2919-16 302232 312743 322855  
GAG 1814+21 2709+18 3110+11 3508-07 2914-16 342231 332342 332854  
AMA 2618 2516+18 2806+10 1608-05 2511-16 311332 351042 310854  
---------------------------------------------------------------------  
 
DATA BASED ON 230000Z  
VALID 240000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2607+19 2414+11 2423-07 2426-20 233735 234144 234655  
BCE 2612+14 2415-07 2218-19 223134 213544 224054  
LND 3105+19 2808+11 2727-08 2632-20 244534 245245 245454  
RKS 2516 2813+11 2920-07 2637-19 234334 224744 235654  
GJT 2706+21 2711+13 2714-06 2421-18 233133 224144 224353  
FMN 2713+21 2809+12 3005-06 2209-17 211933 222543 223054  
ABQ 2605+21 2605+12 2713-05 2707-16 221532 212642 223154  
MBW 2917 2918+12 2825-06 2626-18 254834 255444 255253  
DEN 3606+21 3608+13 3219-06 2724-17 253732 244643 254254  
PUB 2608+20 9900+12 3516-05 2807-16 241631 242642 253855  
ALS 2812+13 3109-05 2712-16 221832 232543 243454  
TCC 2417 2418+22 2419+13 2823-05 2713-16 251131 210842 252154  
BFF 3609 3208+18 3012+09 2830-05 2724-17 264133 265144 264253  
GLD 1713 3205+18 3412+11 3121-05 2917-15 282332 273542 274155  
GCK 1613+26 2117+17 2623+11 3119-05 2918-15 272231 282842 293554  
GAG 1817+27 1919+18 2220+10 2829-05 3024-14 301531 301542 302655  
AMA 2216 2216+22 2316+13 2922-06 2923-16 250531 300742 282254  
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BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE  
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE  
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.  
 
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