745
NZUS99 KBOU 271748
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1145 MDT THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 271656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02670128
$
METAR KFNL 271556Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP183 T02280133
$
METAR KFNL 271456Z 11003KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP186 T02000133
51007 $
METAR KGXY 271656Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02670156
METAR KGXY 271556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP205
T02280139
METAR KGXY 271456Z 16003KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP205 T02110139
51007
METAR KLMO 271735Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3027 RMK AO2
T02560117
METAR KLMO 271715Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3027 RMK AO2
T02610132
METAR KLMO 271655Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3027 RMK AO2
T02530129
METAR KBDU 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 271715Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 271655Z AUTO 13003KT 7SM CLR 26/12 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 271735Z AUTO 03005KT 8SM FEW170 29/12 A3023 RMK AO2
T02860115
METAR KEIK 271715Z AUTO VRB04KT 8SM CLR 28/11 A3023 RMK AO2
T02790114
METAR KEIK 271655Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 27/12 A3024 RMK AO2
T02710123
KBJC 271734Z 2718/2818 04009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 PROB30 2721/2802
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM280200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
FM280500 25007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW120
FM280900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 271654Z 05006KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3030
METAR KBJC 271545Z 08004KT 10SM FEW160 24/12 A3030
METAR KBJC 271450Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3030
KDEN 271744Z 2718/2824 03006KT P6SM FEW120
FM272100 06010KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120 PROB30 2722/2724
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM280000 14009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 PROB30 2800/2803
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM280300 18011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM281100 22011KT P6SM FEW120
FM281600 28008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2821/2824
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
METAR KDEN 271653Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 SCT220 27/12 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP170 T02670117
METAR KDEN 271553Z 24004KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 SCT220 25/12 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP172 T02500122
METAR KDEN 271453Z 22005KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 FEW220 22/12 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP178 T0222-122 51007
KBKF 271705Z 2717/2823 VRB06KT 9999 FEW110 QNH3028INS
TEMPO 2804/2806 18015G25KT 8000 -TSRA BKN120CB OVC150
BECMG 2808/2809 18010KT 9999 SKC QNH3021INS
BECMG 2820/2821 VRB06KT 8000 -RA BKN120 OVC170 QNH3015INS
TX30/2722Z TN18/2812Z
METAR KBKF 271658Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 28/09 A3027 RMK AO2A
SLP168 T02820085
METAR KBKF 271558Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 25/10 A3027 RMK
AO2A SLP175 T02530103
METAR KBKF 271458Z 26004KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 24/10 A3027 RMK
AO2A SLP175 T02360103 51010
KAPA 271734Z 2718/2818 03007KT P6SM SCT120
FM271900 04011KT P6SM SCT100 SCT120 PROB30 2722/2724
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM280000 13011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 PROB30 2800/2803
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM280400 19010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM281500 26007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KAPA 271653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 26/09 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP189 T02610089
METAR KAPA 271553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW130 FEW220 24/09 A3030 RMK AO2
PK WND 26026/1457 SLP192 T02440089
METAR KAPA 271453Z 23007G18KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 FEW220 23/10 A3030 RMK
AO2 SLP194 T02280100 51006
METAR KMNH 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 271715Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 271735Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 271715Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 271655Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 271653Z AUTO 17011G20KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02720106
METAR KAKO 271553Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02560122
METAR KAKO 271453Z AUTO 18011G19KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02280117 53005
METAR KLIC 271655Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02610133
METAR KLIC 271555Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02390133
METAR KLIC 271455Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02110133 50003
METAR KHEQ 271735Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3019 RMK AO2 T02860164
$
METAR KHEQ 271715Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3020 RMK AO2 T02790155
$
METAR KHEQ 271655Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3020 RMK AO2 T02730145
$
METAR K2V6 271735Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 271715Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 271655Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 271653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02670139 $
METAR KITR 271553Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02440156 $
METAR KITR 271453Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02170156 53005
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/27/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:23:00 MDT / 19:40:29 MDT
DENVER - 06:23:38 MDT / 19:39:00 MDT
STERLING - 06:15:28 MDT / 19:33:11 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/27/26 17:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...256/025
24000 FT MSL...294/014
22000 FT MSL...287/018
19000 FT MSL...293/022
18000 FT MSL...308/014
16700 FT MSL...322/015
16000 FT MSL...328/017
15000 FT MSL...319/018
14500 FT MSL...319/017
14000 FT MSL...317/016
13000 FT MSL...331/014
12600 FT MSL...330/012
12000 FT MSL...327/011
11000 FT MSL...322/012
11000 FT MSL...312/012
10000 FT MSL...313/013
9900 FT MSL...318/013
9000 FT MSL...326/013
8800 FT MSL...325/011
8000 FT MSL...347/008
7900 FT MSL...349/007
7200 FT MSL...025/005
7000 FT MSL...024/005
6600 FT MSL...032/005
6100 FT MSL...038/006
6000 FT MSL...034/005
5900 FT MSL...039/006
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1117 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 507 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. LIGHTER WINDS HAVE
BEGUN FILTERING INTO THE TAF SITES A BIT EARLIER THAN EXPECTED,
BUT EXPECT GENERALLY A LIGHT SOUTHWEST/WESTERLY COMPONENT
THROUGHOUT THE MORNING (MORE NORTHWEST FOR BJC). SURFACE
OBSERVATIONS ACROSS THE EASTERN PLAINS HAVE SHOWN FOG FORMING DUE
TO LOW DEWPOINT DEPRESSIONS. THERE IS A LOW CHANCE (<20% CHANCE)
OF FOG IMPACTING THE TERMINALS. HOWEVER, IF THE LIGHT WINDS TURN
MORE EASTERLY, IT WILL BE SOMETHING TO WATCH FOR THE EARLY MORNING
HOURS.
MODELS ARE STILL SHOWING ISOLATED HIHG-BASED SHOWERS THIS
AFTERNOON, WITH GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS. HOWEVER, IT IS STILL UNCLEAR
IF THESE SHOWERS WILL IMPACT THE AIRPORTS. THEREFORE, HAVE KEPT
THE PROB30 IN THE TAF TO MESSAGE THE POTENTIAL. HAVE IT STARTING
AT 22Z BUT THAT MAY NEED TO BE PUSHED LATER GIVEN MODEL TRENDS.
EXPECT DRAINAGE FLOW TO RETURN OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 271735Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM VCTS SCT080 18/01 A3077 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N AND S
METAR K4BM 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 271655Z 19004KT 10SM FEW130 22/11 A3036 RMK AO2A SLP192
T02240108
METAR KAFF 271555Z 22004KT 10SM SCT120 20/11 A3036 RMK AO2A SLP192
T02020111
METAR KAFF 271455Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 18/12 A3036 RMK AO2A SLP204
T01820115 53001
KCOS 271720Z 2718/2818 15006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM272000 15012KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2721/2803 VRB15G30KT
-TSRA
BKN100CB
FM280300 28008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM280600 04006KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM281400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KCOS 271654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT240 22/11 A3036 RMK AO2
SLP204 T02220106 $
METAR KCOS 271554Z VRB03KT 10SM SCT100 SCT240 20/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02000111
METAR KCOS 271454Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 SCT240 19/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01940111 50003 $
METAR KFLY 271735Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3041 RMK AO2
T02560090
METAR KFLY 271715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/09 A3041 RMK AO2 T02540091
METAR KFLY 271655Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3041 RMK AO2
T02450088
KFCS 271200Z 2712/2818 24006KT 9999 BKN100 QNH3032INS
BECMG 2716/2717 16009KT 9999 SCT090 QNH3027INS
BECMG 2719/2720 16009KT 9999 VCTS BKN080CB QNH3024INS
TEMPO 2721/2801 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRA OVC080CB
BECMG 2802/2803 15009KT 9999 NSW OVC100 QNH3025INS
BECMG 2809/2810 28009KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3021INS TX29/2721Z
TN16/2712Z
METAR KFCS 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02450100 $
METAR KFCS 271555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02210121 $
METAR KFCS 271455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01800106 50002 $
KPUB 271720Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM272000 13009KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2722/2803 VRB15G30KT
-TSRA
BKN100CB
FM280300 32007KT P6SM BKN120
FM280900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KPUB 271653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02610111
METAR KPUB 271553Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02390117
METAR KPUB 271453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02060128
58000
METAR KVTP 271735Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 271715Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 271655Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 271654Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02560111 $
METAR KTAD 271454Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02110122 58004
METAR KLHX 271653Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02440156
METAR KLHX 271553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02280150
METAR KLHX 271453Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02060150 53003
METAR KLAA 271653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02560156 $
METAR KLAA 271553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02330150 $
METAR KLAA 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP198
T02170167 51015 $
METAR KSPD 271656Z AUTO 17011G21KT 29/12 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP178 T02890122
$
METAR KSPD 271556Z AUTO 20011KT 28/12 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP179 T02780117
$
METAR KSPD 271456Z AUTO 20012KT 26/12 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP181 T02560122
51013 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/27/2026
BURLINGTON - 06:13:24 MDT / 19:27:43 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:24:04 MDT / 19:35:50 MDT
LAMAR - 06:16:16 MDT / 19:27:36 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/27/26 17:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...350/022
16600 FT MSL...343/021
16000 FT MSL...345/020
15000 FT MSL...324/014
14000 FT MSL...300/024
13000 FT MSL...323/015
12000 FT MSL...314/017
11000 FT MSL...310/017
10000 FT MSL...352/016
9700 FT MSL...302/010
9000 FT MSL...266/008
8600 FT MSL...246/009
8000 FT MSL...218/007
7700 FT MSL...219/007
7100 FT MSL...180/007
7000 FT MSL...169/007
6300 FT MSL...147/007
6000 FT MSL...164/007
5900 FT MSL...172/009
5700 FT MSL...170/008
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1717 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1117 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR IS MOSTLY EXPECTED AT KALS, KCOS, AND KPUB THROUGH 24 HOURS.
CONVECTION WILL FORM OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN BY EARLY AFTERNOON,
PUSHING SOUTHEAST INTO TONIGHT. CONTINUED WITH PROB30S AT KCOS AND
KPUB, GIVEN THE SCATTERED COVERAGE OF EXPECTED STORMS AND OUTFLOW
WINDS. FOR KALS, COVERAGE WILL BE PERSISTENT IN THE VALLEY, BUT
CHANCES FOR PRECIPITATION AT THE TERMINAL HAS LOWERED. STUCK WITH
VCTS FOR A FEW HOURS LATE THIS AFTERNOON. ALL CONVECTION SHOULD BE
AWAY FROM THE TERMINALS BY 03Z OR SO, WITH LIGHTER WINDS AND MID-
LEVEL CLOUDS RETURNING OVERNIGHT AND INTO THE DAY TOMORROW.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 271653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP207
T02500028
METAR KCAG 271553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02110039
METAR KCAG 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01500044 51007
METAR KHDN 271656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02560022
METAR KHDN 271556Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02280028
METAR KHDN 271456Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01830022 51008
METAR KSBS 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3039 RMK AO1
T02570022
METAR KSBS 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3039 RMK AO1
T02510031
METAR KSBS 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3040 RMK AO1
T02300024
METAR KC07 271735Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/02 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 271715Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/01 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 271655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/02 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 271735Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3050 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 271715Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3050 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3050 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 271653Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02500050
METAR KEEO 271553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02060039
METAR KEEO 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01720028 50007
METAR K20V 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 271655Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3053 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
T02350053
METAR KGNB 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3054 RMK AO2
T02200056
METAR KGNB 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3055 RMK AO2
T02100062
METAR K0CO 271735Z AUTO 30015G23KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 11/00 A3083 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 271715Z AUTO 32009G21KT 280V040 10SM SCT090 12/00 A3083 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 271655Z AUTO 36008G22KT 280V140 10SM CLR 11/00 A3084 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 271716Z AUTO 33007G14KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 271655Z AUTO 30009G19KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 271633Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3072 RMK AO2
KGJT 271730Z 2718/2818 12010KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM272000 30008KT P6SM SCT130 SCT250
FM280200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM281200 12009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 271653Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02890039
METAR KGJT 271553Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02610050
METAR KGJT 271453Z 08011KT 9SM CLR 25/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02500039
51008
KRIL 271730Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM272000 30008G16KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM280300 13006KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM281200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 271653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02390050
METAR KRIL 271553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02220044
METAR KRIL 271453Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP205
T01890050 50013
METAR K5SM 271735Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 18/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 271716Z AUTO 10SM OVC100 17/00 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 271655Z AUTO 10SM OVC110 16/00 A3074 RMK AO2
KEGE 271730Z 2718/2818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM272100 26010KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM280200 19010KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM280600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KEGE 271656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP218
T02280044
METAR KEGE 271556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP231
T01890039
METAR KEGE 271456Z 00000KT 10SM OVC110 14/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01390028 51011
KASE 271730Z 2718/2818 34012G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
FM280000 32010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM280300 20008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM281000 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
SPECI KASE 271733Z 03010G16KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3045 RMK AO2 T02670017
METAR KASE 271653Z 04008KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02500017
METAR KASE 271553Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02170017
METAR KCCU 271735Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM OVC050 11/00 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 271715Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN050 BKN060 BKN080 12/00 A3082
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 271655Z AUTO 28008G16KT 10SM SCT050 BKN080 BKN095 12/00 A3082
RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 271653Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01940017
METAR KLXV 271553Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN110 14/06 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP227
T01440056
METAR KLXV 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 09/05 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP236
T00890050 51005
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/27/2026
RANGELY - 06:38:26 MDT / 19:54:43 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:38:47 MDT / 19:52:34 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:30:07 MDT / 19:47:24 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/27/26 17:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...304/027
12000 FT MSL...309/014
11700 FT MSL...294/007
11000 FT MSL...309/009
11000 FT MSL...307/013
10400 FT MSL...328/010
10100 FT MSL...332/011
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 522 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
A FEW CLOUDS CONTINUE TO DRIFT OVERHEAD THIS MORNING, POSING NO
AVIATION CONCERNS. CONVECTION WILL BEGIN AFTER 18Z OVER THE
HIGHER TERRAIN WITH ISOLATED SHOWER AND STORMS EXPECTED. KTEX
MAY SEE A QUICK STORM THIS AFTERNOON SO INCLUDED THEM IN PROB30
GROUP. NOT CONFIDENT ANY OTHER AIRFIELDS WILL SEE CONVECTION ON
STATION. AN OCCASIONAL GUSTY WIND OF 20 TO 25 KTS WILL BE
POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 30/04 A3029 RMK AO2
T02950042
METAR KAJZ 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 29/04 A3030 RMK AO2
T02900044
METAR KAJZ 271655Z AUTO 09004KT 4SM HZ CLR 28/05 A3030 RMK AO2
T02750046
KMTJ 271730Z 2718/2818 34008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM272100 34010G20KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM280200 25010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM280400 14009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM281200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 271653Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02670083
METAR KMTJ 271553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02610056
METAR KMTJ 271453Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02280061 50009
METAR KGUC 271656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP231
T02220050 $
METAR KGUC 271556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP245
T01780050 $
METAR KGUC 271456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP252
T01390044 50008 $
METAR K7BM 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 23/03 A3063 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR K7BM 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 271735Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3047 RMK AO2
T02560032
METAR KAEJ 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3048 RMK AO2
T02410035
METAR KAEJ 271655Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3049 RMK AO2
T02340039
METAR KANK 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3041 RMK AO2
T02540075
METAR KANK 271715Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3042 RMK AO2
T02390076
METAR KANK 271655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3043 RMK AO2
T02330077
METAR KMYP 271735Z AUTO 25015G21KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 271715Z AUTO 25014G18KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 271655Z AUTO 30007G14KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 271735Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3029 RMK AO2
T03020038
METAR KAIB 271715Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3029 RMK AO2
T02960048
METAR KAIB 271655Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3030 RMK AO2
T02750043
KTEX 271730Z 2718/2818 28008G15KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
TEMPO 2721/2724 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM280100 27005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM280300 13006KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM281400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 271715Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 271735Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3051 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
PWINO
METAR K04V 271715Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 271655Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 271653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02830056
METAR KCEZ 271553Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP188
T02500056
METAR KCEZ 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP198
T02110050 50010
KDRO 271730Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM272000 29010G20KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM272300 36010G20KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM280200 05006KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
METAR KDRO 271653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02610061
METAR KDRO 271553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02390056
METAR KDRO 271453Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01940056 51011
METAR KPSO 271735Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 271715Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 271655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 271735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN065 BKN075 15/00 A3086 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 271715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN080 14/01 A3086 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 271655Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 BKN085 14/00 A3086
RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 271720Z 2718/2818 15005KT P6SM FEW200
FM272000 25008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM272200 30012KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
FM280200 15007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM281000 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/27/2026
VAIL - 06:29:19 MDT / 19:44:28 MDT
DURANGO - 06:38:13 MDT / 19:47:40 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:30:01 MDT / 19:39:54 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/27/26 17:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...304/027
12000 FT MSL...309/014
11700 FT MSL...294/007
11000 FT MSL...309/009
11000 FT MSL...307/013
10400 FT MSL...328/010
10100 FT MSL...332/011
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 522 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
A FEW CLOUDS CONTINUE TO DRIFT OVERHEAD THIS MORNING, POSING NO
AVIATION CONCERNS. CONVECTION WILL BEGIN AFTER 18Z OVER THE
HIGHER TERRAIN WITH ISOLATED SHOWER AND STORMS EXPECTED. KTEX
MAY SEE A QUICK STORM THIS AFTERNOON SO INCLUDED THEM IN PROB30
GROUP. NOT CONFIDENT ANY OTHER AIRFIELDS WILL SEE CONVECTION ON
STATION. AN OCCASIONAL GUSTY WIND OF 20 TO 25 KTS WILL BE
POSSIBLE THIS AFTERNOON.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 271722Z 2718/2818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM272000 23010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 2721/2802
VRB20G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM280200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT140 BKN250
METAR KPGA 271653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03000061 $
METAR KPGA 271553Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02830061 $
METAR KPGA 271453Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02670067 53012 $
METAR KRQE 271653Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02610061 $
METAR KRQE 271553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02110089 $
METAR KRQE 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01610089 51009 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1735 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION...THURSDAY 27/18Z THROUGH FRIDAY 28/18Z
VFR CONDITIONS,
BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE IN STORMS. ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS/STORMS
THROUGH AROUND 03Z, HIGHEST COVERAGE ALONG/NORTH OF A KPRC-KSJN
LINE. SW-W 5-15 KTS DAYTIME WINDS, LIGHT/VARIABLE OR TERRAIN
DRIVER OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS,
POTENTIALLY REACHING UP TO 40 KTS.
OUTLOOK...FRIDAY 28/18Z THROUGH SUNDAY 30/18Z...MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS, BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS. SCATTERED AFTERNOON
SHOWERS/STORMS OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN FRIDAY WITH SOME EVENING
AND NOCTURNAL STORMS ALSO POSSIBLE. STORMS BECOME MORE NUMEROUS
AND WIDESPREAD ON SATURDAY WITH MOST OF THE AREA SEEING A CHANCE
OF STORMS THROUGHOUT BOTH THE DAY AND NIGHTTIME HOURS. DAYTIME
WINDS SW-W 10-15 KTS, NIGHTTIME WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR
TERRAIN DRIVEN. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 271720Z 2718/2824 18010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM271900 23010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
FM272100 30010KT P6SM BKN090 BKN120
TEMPO 2721/2801 VRB17G31KT -TSRA BKN070CB OVC100
FM280100 16008KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 2801/2805
-SHRA BKN080 BKN120
FM281700 22010G20KT P6SM BKN080 BKN120 PROB30 2818/2824
VRB17G31KT -TSRA BKN070CB OVC100
METAR KSLC 271654Z 14014KT 10SM FEW100 FEW160 FEW250 31/09 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP132 VIRGA CB DSNT W-NW T03110089
METAR KSLC 271554Z 16012KT 10SM FEW100 FEW160 FEW250 29/08 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP136 VIRGA CB DSNT W T02940083
METAR KSLC 271454Z 17006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW160 27/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP139
VIRGA T02670094 51006 $
KVEL 271730Z 2718/2818 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM272200 32010G20KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM280100 29011KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM280400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
METAR KVEL 271653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02610061
METAR KVEL 271553Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02390061
METAR KVEL 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02110078 50005
METAR KPUC 271653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02720050
METAR KPUC 271553Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02560061
METAR KPUC 271453Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02280056 53008
KCNY 271730Z 2718/2818 27012G22KT P6SM SCT250
FM280000 29013KT P6SM SCT130 SCT250
FM280600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 271653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03060056
METAR KCNY 271553Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02830061
METAR KCNY 271453Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02720061 53009
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1726 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC...THUNDERSTORM CHANCES INCREASE THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON.
GIVEN POTENTIAL FOR ASSOCIATED GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS, LOW CONFIDENCE
ON IF/WHEN TYPICAL SHIFT NW OCCURS. ACTIVITY TRENDS MORE SHOWERY
THROUGH THE EVENING HOURS. THERE IS AROUND A 10-20% CHANCE OF
SCATTERED LIGHT SHOWERS FRIDAY MORNING, WITH THUNDERSTORM CHANCES
THEN ONCE AGAIN INCREASING THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. OVERALL VFR CONDS
EXPECTED TO PREVAIL, WITH ANY POTENTIAL FROM LOWER CONDS ARISING
FROM STRONG CONVECTION DIRECTLY ATOP THE TERMINAL.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...ISOLATED TO SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS WITH ASSOCIATED GUSTY ERRATIC OUTFLOWS WILL MOVE
THROUGH THE REGION. STRONGEST IMPACTS AND POTENTIAL FOR DECREASED
CONDITIONS BELOW VFR WOULD ARISE FROM ANY STRONGER CONVECTION ATOP A
TERMINAL. STILL, GUSTY OUTFLOWS WILL HAVE POTENTIAL TO PROPAGATE
FURTHER AWAY FROM STORMS. WINDS DIRECTIONS WILL FAVOR A DIURNALLY
NORMAL DIRECTION PATTERN, BUT BE HEAVILY IMPACTED BY ANY OUTFLOWS.
ACTIVITY DECREASES AND BECOMES MORE SHOWERY THROUGH THE EVENING.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 271720Z 2718/2818 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM271900 23012G21KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
PROB30 2721/2803 VRB19G33KT -TSRA BKN060CB OVC100
FM280300 16008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM281600 24013G24KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100=
METAR KEVW 271653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02440039
METAR KEVW 271553Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02170056
METAR KEVW 271453Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01780061 53005
KRKS 271729Z 2718/2818 25008KT P6SM FEW120
FM272200 24012G20KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM280400 25006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
FM280700 16005KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250
FM281700 24010KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KRKS 271654Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02390039
METAR KRKS 271554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02170039
METAR KRKS 271454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01780033 50005
KRWL 271734Z 2718/2818 27010KT P6SM SCT120
FM280200 24010KT P6SM SCT150
FM281600 24016G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 271653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02560033
METAR KRWL 271553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP183
T02220033
METAR KRWL 271453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01830022 51007
KLAR 271734Z 2718/2818 35008KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2721/2724
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM280200 18010KT P6SM SCT150
FM281500 24010G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 271653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02440022
METAR KLAR 271553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02220044
METAR KLAR 271453Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01780067 51008
KCYS 271734Z 2718/2818 07010KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2721/2724
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM280100 18010KT P6SM SCT150
FM280800 27010KT P6SM SKC
FM281600 28015G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 271653Z 05005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02560089
METAR KCYS 271553Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02390117
METAR KCYS 271453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP178 T02060111
51007
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/27/26 17:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...291/010
24000 FT MSL...268/010
22000 FT MSL...208/003
20000 FT MSL...198/017
16000 FT MSL...132/001
14600 FT MSL...244/003
14000 FT MSL...293/001
13000 FT MSL...310/011
12700 FT MSL...310/012
12000 FT MSL...301/012
11200 FT MSL...300/007
11000 FT MSL...300/007
10000 FT MSL...334/003
10000 FT MSL...325/003
6000 FT MSL...063/003
6000 FT MSL...045/002
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/27/26 17:43 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...316/017
15100 FT MSL...311/015
15000 FT MSL...311/016
14000 FT MSL...312/016
13200 FT MSL...311/015
13000 FT MSL...320/015
12000 FT MSL...319/014
11700 FT MSL...323/014
11000 FT MSL...319/014
10500 FT MSL...320/013
10000 FT MSL...320/013
9500 FT MSL...332/012
9000 FT MSL...340/012
8600 FT MSL...348/010
8000 FT MSL...344/009
7900 FT MSL...359/009
7400 FT MSL...011/006
7000 FT MSL...335/005
6700 FT MSL...037/011
6600 FT MSL...041/011
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 529 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY, WITH
INCREASING MID TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL
DEVELOP ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF WESTERN AND CENTRAL WYOMING
AFTER 19Z/20Z AND SHIFT EAST THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
CONVECTION WILL BE SCATTERED TODAY, WITH A 30 TO 40 PERCENT CHANCE
OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS AT MOST TERMINALS SO MAINTAINED PROB30S
AT THIS TIME. SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM CHANCES REACH KJAC, KCOD,
KBPI, AND KPNA AS EARLY 20Z/21Z FOLLOWED BY KRIW, KLND, AND KWRL
AROUND 23Z/00Z. THERE IS A REASONABLE AMOUNT OF UNCERTAINTY WHETHER
CONVECTION WILL MAINTAIN ITSELF TO REACH KCPR, BUT CHANCES ARE HIGH
ENOUGH (30 PERCENT) TO INTRODUCE A PROB30 GROUP BEGINNING AT 03Z. AN
ADDITIONAL ROUND OF LIGHT RAIN AT KJAC IS FORECAST FOR A FEW HOURS
AFTER SUNSET. LINGERING LIGHT SHOWERS CANNOT BE RULED OUT IN THE
AREA OF KBPI AND KPNA AFTER SUNSET AS WELL. KRKS HAS LESS THAN A 20
PERCENT CHANCE OF SEEING A SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM. THUNDERSTORMS
WILL BE CAPABLE OF GUSTY 35 TO 40 KT OUTFLOW WINDS, WITH A GUST OVER
50 KTS POSSIBLE.
OUTSIDE OF ANY SHOWERS OR THUNDERSTORMS, WINDS ARE FORECAST TO
REMAIN 10 KTS OR LESS THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD AT MOST TERMINALS.
KRKS AND KPNA ARE THE EXCEPTIONS WITH A FEW HOURS OF LATE AFTERNOON
BREEZES AROUND 20KTS.
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 1736 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1135 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
RIDGING ALOFT WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL ROCKIES
WITH SURFACE LOW PRESSURE DEVELOPING ACROSS CENTRAL WYOMING THIS
AFTERNOON. A FEW LOW LEVEL CONVERGENCE BOUNDARIES WILL DEVELOP FROM
DOUGLAS TO CHADRON, AS WELL AS FROM DOUGLAS TO SIDNEY THIS
AFTERNOON. ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED AFTERNOON AND EVENING
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP TO THE SOUTH OF A LARAMIE TO
WHEATLAND, TO SCOTTSBLUFF TO SIDNEY LINE, WITH A FEW
THUNDERSTORMS ALSO POSSIBLE ACROSS THE NORTHERN NEBRASKA
PANHANDLE.
WYOMING TAFS...CONFIDENCE IS HIGH ON VFR THROUGH THE PERIOD. EXPECT
SCATTERED HIGH BASED CLOUDS FROM 10000 TO 12000 FEET AGL THROUGH
EARLY EVENING, BEFORE DISSIPATION. SPATIAL CONFIDENCE IS MINIMAL,
THOUGH WITH PERSISTENCE FROM THE PAST FEW DAYS, FEEL ENOUGH
CONFIDENCE TO INCLUDE VCTS AT KLAR AND KCYS FROM LATE AFTERNOON
THROUGH EARLY EVENING, WITH VCSH AT KRWL. AS IS TYPICAL, EXPECT WIND
GRADIENT GUSTS TO 23 KNOTS THROUGH SUNSET. GRADIENT WIND GUSTS TO 20
TO 30 KNOTS DEVELOPING AT KRWL AND KLAR AFTER 15Z FRIDAY.
NEBRASKA TAFS...CONFIDENCE IS HIGH ON VFR THROUGH THE PERIOD. WILL
SEE SCATTERED HIGH BASED CUMULUS FIELD DEVELOPING THIS AFTERNOON AND
CONTINUING THROUGH SUNSET. ALTHOUGH THE RECENT RUNS OF THE HRRR SHOW
LITTLE IF ANY CONVECTIVE DEVELOPMENT, WITH SEVERAL LOW LEVEL
BOUNDARIES IN THE AREA, DECENT CAPE VALUES AND BULK SHEAR, AND A
MARGINAL RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE STORM PREDICTION
CENTER, FELT IT PRUDENT TO INCLUDE VCTS IN THE TAFS FROM LATE
AFTERNOON THROUGH EARLY EVENING, AND WE WILL UPDATE THE TAFS AS
CONVECTION DEVELOPS. EXPECT TYPICAL GRADIENT WIND GUSTS TO 25 KNOTS
THROUGH SUNSET, WITH THE LOW LEVEL JET DEVELOPING FROM ROUGHLY 06Z
TO 12Z, PRODUCING SOUTH WINDS GUSTING TO 25 TO 35 KNOTS AT THE
SITES, WITH THE BEST PROBABILITY FOR THESE GUSTS AT KCDR AND KAIA.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 271735Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3026 RMK AO2
T02700144
METAR KIBM 271715Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3026 RMK AO2
T02650144
METAR KIBM 271655Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3026 RMK AO2
T02630148
KSNY 271734Z 2718/2818 18013G19KT P6SM SCT070
FM280000 16013G23KT P6SM SCT070 PROB30 2800/2803 VRB20G35KT
5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM280500 18010KT P6SM SKC
FM281000 22010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 271735Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3018 RMK AO2
T02960171
METAR KOGA 271715Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A3019 RMK AO2
T02910186
METAR KOGA 271655Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3019 RMK AO2
T02880184
KMCK 271720Z 2718/2818 16011KT P6SM SKC
FM281700 18012G20KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 271653Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02780189
METAR KMCK 271553Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02610189
METAR KMCK 271453Z AUTO 14011KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP198
T02330189 50006
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/27/26 17:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14200 FT MSL...320/018
14000 FT MSL...318/017
13000 FT MSL...317/015
12000 FT MSL...308/013
12000 FT MSL...311/013
11000 FT MSL...288/012
10100 FT MSL...284/012
10000 FT MSL...285/013
8000 FT MSL...217/010
7500 FT MSL...221/010
7000 FT MSL...207/014
6500 FT MSL...204/014
6000 FT MSL...201/014
5400 FT MSL...189/014
5000 FT MSL...184/016
4800 FT MSL...182/014
4100 FT MSL...180/014
4000 FT MSL...178/016
3700 FT MSL...178/016
3400 FT MSL...178/015
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1731 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1235 PM CDT THU AUG 27 2026
OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS, VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL
FOR ALL TERMINALS THROUGH TOMORROW AFTERNOON. BY THIS EVENING,
ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED STORMS ARE POSSIBLE ACROSS MUCH OF
WESTERN AND EVENTUALLY SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA, WITH A THREAT FOR
BRIEF MVFR VISIBILITIES AND GUSTY, ERRATIC WINDS. THESE STORMS
EXIT THE AREA TONIGHT, THOUGH ADDITIONAL THUNDERSTORM
DEVELOPMENT IS POSSIBLE ACROSS NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA EARLY
TOMORROW MORNING.
WINDS REMAIN SOUTHERLY TODAY AND TONIGHT, AT 10 TO 15KTS.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 271720Z 2718/2818 17012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM272200 17008KT P6SM SCT250
FM281400 19015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 271653Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02830161
METAR KGLD 271553Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02560167
METAR KGLD 271453Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02330167 51009
KGCK 271720Z 2718/2818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
TEMPO 2721/2801 15010KT
FM281300 19012KT P6SM FEW250
FM281600 19015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 271654Z 09003KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02720172
METAR KGCK 271554Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02500178
METAR KGCK 271454Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP191 T02390183
51014
METAR KLBL 271656Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02670178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 271556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02500178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 271456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP205
6//// T02220183 51023 PNO $
METAR KEHA 271735Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3027 RMK AO2
T02780151
METAR KEHA 271715Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3028 RMK AO2
T02740151
METAR KEHA 271655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3028 RMK AO2
T02660144
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/27/26 17:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...349/016
15000 FT MSL...338/018
14000 FT MSL...330/016
13900 FT MSL...331/016
13000 FT MSL...333/014
12000 FT MSL...339/013
11700 FT MSL...344/011
11000 FT MSL...356/011
10000 FT MSL...021/008
9800 FT MSL...020/008
9000 FT MSL...027/007
8200 FT MSL...028/006
8000 FT MSL...033/006
7100 FT MSL...080/005
7000 FT MSL...080/005
6000 FT MSL...143/006
6000 FT MSL...149/005
5100 FT MSL...158/007
5000 FT MSL...153/008
4300 FT MSL...156/009
4000 FT MSL...151/010
3800 FT MSL...152/009
3200 FT MSL...144/011
3000 FT MSL...137/009
3000 FT MSL...137/009
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1709 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1108 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT BOTH KGLD AND KMCK THROUGH THE TAF
PERIOD. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY, LESS THAN 20%, OF A
THUNDERSTORM IMPACTING EITHER TERMINAL LATE THIS EVENING OR
OVERNIGHT.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1645 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/
ISSUED AT 1115 AM CDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR FLYING CONDITIONS THIS TAF CYCLE FOR ALL TERMINALS. WINDS
WILL REMAIN AOB 10 KTS THROUGH EARLY TOMORROW MORNING GENERALLY
OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST. AFTER 13-14Z, WINDS WILL INCREASE OUT OF
THE SOUTH INTO THE 10-15 KT RANGE GUSTING TO 25 KTS.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 271731Z 2718/2818 15007KT P6SM FEW240
FM281100 20005KT P6SM FEW250
FM281500 20012KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 271653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02670167
METAR KGUY 271553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02500167
METAR KGUY 271453Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02280167 51020
KDHT 271731Z 2718/2818 14008KT P6SM SKC
FM281000 20006KT P6SM FEW230
FM281500 20012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 271653Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02830144
METAR KDHT 271553Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02610150 PNO $
METAR KDHT 271453Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02390156 53011
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1736 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1225 PM CDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE 18Z TAF PERIOD AT ALL
TAF SITES. THERE IS A LOW CHANCE OF PERHAPS A SHOWER OR STORM
BETWEEN 00-12Z FOR KAMA/KDHT, BUT CONFIDENCE IS NOT HIGH ENOUGH TO
INCLUDE IN TAF AT THIS TIME. OVERALL WINDS WILL RANGE FROM
SOUTHEASTERLY TO SOUTHWESTERLY AT 5-15 KTS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 271720Z 2718/2818 12008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250
FM272000 27010KT P6SM SCT120
FM280200 09010KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
METAR KFMN 271653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02780072
METAR KFMN 271553Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02610067
METAR KFMN 271453Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP202 T02220067
53013
METAR KLVS 271653Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02330089
METAR KLVS 271553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02110089
METAR KLVS 271453Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01830094 51011
METAR KRTN 271653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP211
T02390100 $
METAR KRTN 271553Z AUTO 20009G17KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP222
T02170094 $
METAR KRTN 271453Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP228
T01940094 51011 $
METAR KCAO 271655Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02560144
METAR KCAO 271555Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02330139
METAR KCAO 271455Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208
T02110128 51006
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1720 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1109 AM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
AFTERNOON SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT WILL AGAIN FAVOR THE
HIGH TERRAIN OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN NM B/W 18Z AND 20Z.
STORMS ALONG THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN WILL FAVOR A S/SE MOTION
WHILE STORMS OVER WEST-CENTRAL NM WILL BE SLOW TO MOVE ANYWHERE.
LOCALIZED IFR/MVFR CONDITIONS WILL FAVOR THE STRONGER STORMS
MOVING OFF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO'S, WITH MORE WIDESPREAD ERRATIC
WIND GUSTS ELSEWHERE THRU CENTRAL AND WESTERN NM. CONDITIONS CALM
THRU THE LATE EVENING HOURS AND OVERNIGHT. FOG THAT DEVELOPED
WITHIN THE MORENO VALLEY AT KAXX IS LIKELY TO DEVELOP AGAIN
TONIGHT INTO FRIDAY MORNING.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 271200Z
VALID 271800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2007+19 2110+12 2315-09 2316-21 242936 263745 266254
BCE 2311+12 2419-08 2512-20 252134 273742 263953
LND 9900+19 2706+11 2519-08 2621-21 282937 273747 285555
RKS 1805 9900+11 2811-08 2719-21 282836 273746 285954
GJT 9900+19 2506+12 2712-08 2813-20 271835 293044 295352
FMN 9900+19 3008+12 2809-08 3013-19 291935 303043 303652
ABQ 9900+19 3409+12 3312-08 3212-18 312134 313042 312852
MBW 3008 3213+10 3114-08 2921-21 303336 293547 304855
DEN 3307+19 3208+11 3020-09 3022-19 312735 303446 314853
PUB 2707+18 3006+11 3215-08 3021-19 312236 313146 315451
ALS 3311+12 3312-07 2915-20 311835 313244 314851
TCC 9900 2705+16 3006+11 3214-08 3417-19 321734 322642 323151
BFF 1808 2305+17 2710+09 3226-09 3030-20 313337 314047 315256
GLD 1714 1508+14 3210+08 3322-08 3127-19 313036 323846 314855
GCK 1705+19 9900+12 3305+06 3317-07 3324-19 313435 313245 304753
GAG 9900+19 9900+13 0107+06 3613-07 3519-18 313035 272944 304252
AMA 1713 2713+15 3216+09 3426-07 3419-18 311534 281643 324051
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DATA BASED ON 271200Z
VALID 280000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+18 2116+11 2133-08 2336-18 232534 264245 265755
BCE 2511+13 2419-07 2318-18 262533 263743 264053
LND 3108+19 2505+11 2312-08 2620-19 273436 274046 286656
RKS 2412 9900+13 2909-07 2716-20 263835 273944 285855
GJT 2809+21 2611+13 2509-07 2611-19 282733 293343 284254
FMN 3006+22 2909+13 2910-07 2814-18 302033 322342 292953
ABQ 9900+22 3205+13 3106-06 3213-18 312233 332742 322152
MBW 9900 9900+12 2813-08 2922-20 293436 294645 296555
DEN 9900+19 9900+11 3215-07 3021-18 282935 293845 315954
PUB 1706+18 9900+11 3205-07 3214-19 302933 283944 315353
ALS 3009+12 3210-07 3109-17 301533 302543 323853
TCC 1209 1309+18 1505+11 3515-06 3415-17 332734 323842 333651
BFF 1709 1808+17 2608+09 3228-08 3133-20 303536 304247 305456
GLD 1616 1712+15 3312+09 3325-07 3227-19 313536 314046 315354
GCK 1411+22 1409+13 3615+09 3317-07 3328-19 323535 323345 314553
GAG 1109+21 1105+13 0108+08 3419-06 3425-18 322934 302645 314152
AMA 1209 9900+15 3512+09 3426-07 3424-17 321834 322843 324150
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DATA BASED ON 271200Z
VALID 281200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1908 2317+19 2323+11 2331-09 2330-18 244235 255745 255655
BCE 2114+11 2233-08 2428-19 232232 243344 254354
LND 2412+17 2515+10 2623-07 2631-19 253535 263645 274558
RKS 2311 2522+10 2634-08 2528-19 273934 284345 264757
GJT 2412+19 2518+12 2719-07 2624-19 272733 283645 283755
FMN 2208+19 9900+12 2912-07 2915-19 291632 292544 292754
ABQ 1912+17 2509+12 3517-06 3214-18 341732 342644 312053
MBW 2721 2520+11 2420-07 2725-19 283435 283645 294458
DEN 2705+19 2406+12 2712-07 3017-19 302834 313245 304556
PUB 2407+17 2810+11 3111-07 3312-18 312533 312944 313755
ALS 2809+11 3214-07 3111-18 312133 312444 312955
TCC 2120 9900+15 9900+09 3311-07 3417-17 301633 321944 333454
BFF 2316 2314+19 2410+11 2715-09 2821-20 303435 323746 314957
GLD 2128 2410+17 2309+09 3211-07 3218-19 343235 323945 325255
GCK 2126+20 2708+14 9900+08 3414-06 3419-18 333635 334345 325155
GAG 2012+19 9900+12 0507+08 3415-07 3419-18 333835 334345 334855
AMA 1814 2906+14 3306+07 0107-06 3414-18 333134 323644 333954
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