204  
NZUS99 KBOU 011329  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0725 MDT SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 011256Z 01003KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP187 T01670111  
$  
METAR KFNL 011156Z 03004KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01670117  
10228 20161 56004 $  
METAR KFNL 011056Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01720106 $  
 
METAR KGXY 011256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP211  
T01610111  
METAR KGXY 011156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01390100 10222 20139 55003  
METAR KGXY 011056Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01560106  
 
METAR KLMO 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 17/13 A3031 RMK AO2  
T01650130  
METAR KLMO 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 15/13 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01500126  
METAR KLMO 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 16/12 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01570120  
 
METAR KBDU 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3029 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3027 RMK AO2 T01800137  
$  
METAR KEIK 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 16/14 A3027 RMK AO2 T01620143  
$  
METAR KEIK 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 14/13 A3027 RMK AO2 T01410132  
$  
 
KBJC 011120Z 0112/0212 33006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW220  
FM011500 02007KT P6SM SKC  
FM011800 05007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140  
FM020000 08008KT P6SM FEW100 FEW140  
FM020400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140  
METAR KBJC 011256Z 00000KT 10SM SKC 21/09 A3033  
METAR KBJC 011215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 011155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3032 RMK AO2  
 
KDEN 011154Z 0112/0218 24007KT P6SM FEW120  
FM011500 34007KT P6SM SKC  
FM011800 04008KT P6SM FEW140  
FM012300 08008KT P6SM FEW140  
FM020200 13009KT P6SM FEW150  
FM020600 18013KT P6SM SKC  
FM021100 21014KT P6SM FEW220  
FM021500 24007KT P6SM SCT220  
METAR KDEN 011253Z 23003KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01830117  
METAR KDEN 011153Z 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01670111  
10194 20167 56006  
METAR KDEN 011053Z 22008KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T01780117  
 
KBKF 010900Z 0109/0215 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3029INS  
BECMG 0203/0204 14010G25KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS  
BECMG 0211/0212 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3011INS TX33/0123Z  
TN19/0112Z  
METAR KBKF 011258Z 21005KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP178  
T01840102  
METAR KBKF 011158Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP175  
T01700097 10196 20157 57005  
METAR KBKF 010958Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP171  
T01650108  
 
KAPA 011120Z 0112/0212 17008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220  
FM011400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM011700 03008KT P6SM SKC  
FM012300 10008KT P6SM FEW140  
FM020200 14009KT P6SM FEW140  
FM020500 18013KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KAPA 011253Z 22007KT 10SM FEW120 18/10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP200  
T01830100  
METAR KAPA 011153Z 17004KT 10SM FEW110 FEW150 17/10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP195  
70001 T01670100 10194 20161 56006  
METAR KAPA 011053Z 15006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01610111  
 
METAR KMNH 011315Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 011255Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3043 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 011235Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3043 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 011315Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 011255Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 011235Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3023 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 011235Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3023 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLIC 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01500111  
METAR KLIC 011155Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01110094 10150 20111 56008  
METAR KLIC 011055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 11/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01110089  
 
METAR KHEQ 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 19/15 A3022 RMK AO2  
T01890148  
METAR KHEQ 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 17/14 A3022 RMK AO2  
T01680136  
METAR KHEQ 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 16/13 A3022 RMK AO2  
T01570129  
 
METAR K2V6 011314Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3026 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 011254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3025 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 011234Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3025 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3024 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3024 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 011253Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01780139  
METAR KITR 011153Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01610128 10206 20156 51003  
METAR KITR 011053Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01610128  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/01/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 05:57:44 MDT / 20:15:30 MDT  
DENVER - 05:59:17 MDT / 20:13:06 MDT  
STERLING - 05:50:06 MDT / 20:08:19 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/01/26 13:11 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14500 FT MSL...019/004  
14000 FT MSL...013/005  
12000 FT MSL...031/006  
11000 FT MSL...055/004  
11000 FT MSL...026/003  
9900 FT MSL...032/005  
9000 FT MSL...257/005  
8900 FT MSL...249/005  
8000 FT MSL...251/007  
8000 FT MSL...253/007  
7300 FT MSL...248/009  
7000 FT MSL...251/013  
6600 FT MSL...255/009  
6200 FT MSL...284/013  
6000 FT MSL...314/010  
5900 FT MSL...275/011  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1111 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 506 AM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS LIKELY THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. TYPICAL DIURNAL WIND  
PATTERN TODAY, WITH WINDS SHIFTING TO THE NORTHWEST TO  
EAST/SOUTHEAST THROUGHOUT THE DAY. WITH THE UPPER LEVEL RIDGE  
RESTRENGTHENING, NO CONVECTION AND CEILING ISSUES EXPECTED TODAY.  
THE ONLY UNCERTAINTY IS SMOKE CONCENTRATION FOR TODAY. GUIDANCE  
KEEPS THE WORST OF THE NEAR-SURFACE SMOKE EAST OF ALL TERMINALS.  
HOWEVER, IF WINDS ARE SLOWER TO TURN SOUTHEAST LATER THIS  
AFTERNOON/EVENING, SMOKE COULD BE ADVECTED INTO THE AIRPORTS,  
WHICH COULD CAUSE SLANT-WISE VISIBILITY ISSUES.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 011315Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3078 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 011255Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3078 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 011235Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3078 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 011255Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01310095  
METAR KAFF 011155Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01220096 10159 20120 57007  
METAR KAFF 011055Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01280098  
 
KCOS 011123Z 0112/0212 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 09010KT P6SM SKC  
FM020200 12008KT P6SM SKC  
FM020700 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCOS 011254Z 11004KT 10SM FEW150 17/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01720111 $  
METAR KCOS 011154Z 05003KT 10SM FEW160 14/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01440106 10189 20139 56006 $  
METAR KCOS 011054Z 04003KT 10SM FEW180 15/10 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01500100 $  
 
METAR KFLY 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3044 RMK AO2  
T01700117  
METAR KFLY 011255Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3043 RMK AO2  
T01520101  
METAR KFLY 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3042 RMK AO2  
T01450091  
 
METAR KFCS 011255Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T01600101 $  
METAR KFCS 011155Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM FEW150 16/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T01560090 10195 20151 57008 $  
METAR KFCS 011055Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT160 16/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP225  
T01580090 $  
 
KPUB 011123Z 0112/0212 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM011800 11009KT P6SM SKC  
FM020600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPUB 011253Z 28007KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01720133  
METAR KPUB 011153Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP194 T01560139  
10211 20156 58004  
METAR KPUB 011053Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01670150  
 
METAR KVTP 011315Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3077 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 011255Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3076 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 011235Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3076 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 011254Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP216  
T01610139  
METAR KTAD 011154Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP208  
70079 T01560139 10194 20156 56007  
METAR KTAD 011054Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01610139  
 
METAR KLHX 011253Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T02000167 $  
METAR KLHX 011153Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01940167 10233 20189 58004 $  
METAR KLHX 011053Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T02000167 $  
 
METAR KLAA 011253Z AUTO 05004KT 6SM BR CLR 18/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T01830167  
METAR KLAA 011153Z AUTO 20003KT 9SM CLR 18/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01780156 10222 20167 56003  
METAR KLAA 011053Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01830156  
 
METAR KSPD 011256Z AUTO 00000KT 18/15 A3026 RMK AO1 SLP183 T01780150  
METAR KSPD 011156Z AUTO 24006KT 17/14 A3026 RMK AO1 SLP179 T01670144  
10217 20161 56003  
METAR KSPD 011056Z AUTO 27004KT 17/14 A3026 RMK AO1 SLP179 T01720139  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/01/2026  
BURLINGTON - 05:49:30 MDT / 20:01:22 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:01:17 MDT / 20:08:22 MDT  
LAMAR - 05:53:40 MDT / 19:59:58 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/01/26 13:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
17000 FT MSL...316/021  
16600 FT MSL...341/019  
16000 FT MSL...325/012  
15000 FT MSL...344/012  
14200 FT MSL...344/015  
14000 FT MSL...341/016  
13000 FT MSL...334/012  
12400 FT MSL...327/014  
12000 FT MSL...327/014  
11000 FT MSL...321/010  
10800 FT MSL...320/010  
10000 FT MSL...263/010  
9700 FT MSL...283/010  
9000 FT MSL...253/011  
8600 FT MSL...253/011  
8000 FT MSL...232/011  
7700 FT MSL...233/010  
7100 FT MSL...219/010  
7000 FT MSL...226/010  
6400 FT MSL...228/011  
5900 FT MSL...259/007  
5700 FT MSL...246/004  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1124 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 523 AM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
KCOS, KPUB, AND KALS: VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN RELATIVELY LIGHT, AT AND LESS  
THAN 10 KNOTS, THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD, WITH PEAK WINDS DURING THE  
AFTERNOON HOURS TODAY. OTHERWISE, DRY CONDITIONS WITH OCCASIONAL MID  
TO HIGH LEVEL CLOUDS IS ANTICIPATED. WITH THAT ALL SAID, A SHOWER  
IMPACTING THE KALS TAF SITE CAN'T BE RULED OUT THIS AFTERNOON. IF A  
SHOWER WERE TO IMPACT THE TAF SITE, BRIEF RAIN AND GUSTY OUTFLOW  
WINDS WOULD BE THE MAIN HAZARDS.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01110033  
METAR KCAG 011153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T00940022 10172 20094 51003  
METAR KCAG 011053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01000044  
 
METAR KHDN 011256Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01670033  
METAR KHDN 011156Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T01610022 10206 20156 53004  
METAR KHDN 011056Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01670017  
 
METAR KSBS 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3041 RMK AO1  
T01340050  
METAR KSBS 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3040 RMK AO1  
T01290031  
METAR KSBS 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3040 RMK AO1  
T01250033  
 
METAR K33V 011315Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3054 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 011255Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3054 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 011235Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3054 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T01220033  
METAR KEEO 011153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01220022 10200 20111 51005  
METAR KEEO 011053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01280033  
 
METAR K20V 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3051 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3051 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3058 RMK AO2  
T01050058  
METAR KGNB 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3058 RMK AO2  
T00930058  
METAR KGNB 011235Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3058 RMK AO2  
T00890055  
 
METAR K0CO 011315Z AUTO 30007KT 200V350 10SM CLR 08/00 A3085 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 011255Z AUTO 29008G15KT 150V320 10SM CLR 08/00 A3085 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K0CO 011235Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3085 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 011313Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 011256Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3072 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 011233Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3072 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 011129Z 0112/0212 12012KT P6SM SKC  
FM011700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM012000 29008KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM020200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM020900 11012KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGJT 011253Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02170022  
METAR KGJT 011153Z 11010KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02280028  
10278 20222 53010  
METAR KGJT 011053Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T02330028  
 
KRIL 011129Z 0112/0212 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM011900 32009KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250  
FM020300 13005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRIL 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01670017 $  
METAR KRIL 011153Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T01560017 10228 20150 53008 $  
METAR KRIL 011053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T01610017 $  
 
METAR K5SM 011314Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/00 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 011254Z AUTO 10SM SCT100 13/00 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 011234Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 13/M01 A3073 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 011129Z 0112/0212 10003KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 29009KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM020300 11005KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KEGE 011256Z 11003KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP220  
T01170022  
METAR KEGE 011156Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP212  
T01220011 10206 20122 53009  
METAR KEGE 011056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T01390017  
 
KASE 011129Z 0112/0212 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM011800 35010G19KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM020000 33007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM020200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM020600 20012KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KASE 011253Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T01280017  
METAR KASE 011153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01060017 10178 20106 52005  
METAR KASE 011053Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01220011  
 
METAR KCCU 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3084 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M02 A3083 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3083 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP215  
T00610056  
METAR KLXV 011153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP221  
T00500044 10111 20050 51000  
METAR KLXV 011053Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP208  
T00780067  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/01/2026  
RANGELY - 06:13:42 MDT / 20:29:13 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:15:08 MDT / 20:25:59 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:04:56 MDT / 20:22:19 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/01/26 13:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...314/017  
14000 FT MSL...307/012  
13300 FT MSL...310/022  
13000 FT MSL...324/016  
12400 FT MSL...320/016  
12000 FT MSL...318/014  
11800 FT MSL...317/013  
11100 FT MSL...315/011  
11000 FT MSL...315/011  
10400 FT MSL...318/003  
10200 FT MSL...334/007  
10100 FT MSL...305/003  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1131 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 530 AM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
HIGH PRESSURE WILL DOMINATE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD WITH VFR  
CONDITIONS AT ALL TERMINALS. AFTERNOON WINDS WILL GUST TO AROUND  
20 MPH IN A FEW LOCALES, BUT RETURN LIGHT AND VARIABLE BY EARLY  
THIS EVENING. CLOUDS WILL BE MINIMAL, BUT A FEW MID AND HIGH  
CLOUDS WILL STREAM ACROSS THE RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON, CLEARING AFTER DARK AGAIN.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 011315Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01930035  
METAR KAJZ 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01800022  
METAR KAJZ 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01630040  
 
KMTJ 011129Z 0112/0212 15007KT P6SM SKC  
FM011400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM011900 33009KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM020100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
FM020400 13007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMTJ 011253Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01670056  
METAR KMTJ 011153Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T01670050 10233 20167 53008  
METAR KMTJ 011053Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T01940039  
 
METAR KGUC 011256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP237  
T01060061 $  
METAR KGUC 011156Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01280056 10200 20111 53008 $  
METAR KGUC 011056Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01220056 $  
 
METAR K7BM 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 011235Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3066 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 011315Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3054 RMK AO2  
T01370095  
METAR KAEJ 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3054 RMK AO2  
T01280094  
METAR KAEJ 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3053 RMK AO2  
T01190093  
 
METAR KANK 011315Z AUTO 31006KT 9SM CLR 14/10 A3049 RMK AO2 T01420097  
$  
METAR KANK 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3049 RMK AO2 T01270093  
$  
METAR KANK 011235Z AUTO 30004KT 9SM CLR 13/09 A3049 RMK AO2 T01260090  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 011315Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3092 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 011255Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3092 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 011235Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3092 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 011315Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01880036  
METAR KAIB 011255Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3028 RMK AO2  
T01720032  
METAR KAIB 011215Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01790029  
 
KTEX 011129Z 0112/0212 14006KT P6SM SKC  
FM011900 28008G15KT P6SM FEW110 FEW200  
FM020000 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KTEX 011315Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3060 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3059 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 011315Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3055 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 011255Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 011235Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3055 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 16/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01560050  
METAR KCEZ 011153Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01440039 10194 20139 53012  
METAR KCEZ 011053Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T01500039  
 
KDRO 011129Z 0112/0212 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 28010G20KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250  
FM020300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250  
FM020600 05008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01610067 $  
METAR KDRO 011153Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP183  
T01610067 10228 20156 51013 $  
METAR KDRO 011053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T01890067 $  
 
METAR KPSO 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3052 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 011315Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3085 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 011255Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 011235Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 011123Z 0112/0212 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 36010KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 0120/0124 VRB20G35KT  
-SHRA  
BKN120  
FM020000 10012G22KT P6SM SCT120  
FM020400 12007KT P6SM SKC  
FM020600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KALS 011252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP224  
T01220078 $  
METAR KALS 011152Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP219  
T01000078 10200 20094 53003  
METAR KALS 011052Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP213  
T01060083  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/01/2026  
VAIL - 06:05:04 MDT / 20:18:29 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:16:25 MDT / 20:19:13 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:08:02 MDT / 20:11:38 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/01/26 13:13 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...314/017  
14000 FT MSL...307/012  
13300 FT MSL...310/022  
13000 FT MSL...324/016  
12400 FT MSL...320/016  
12000 FT MSL...318/014  
11800 FT MSL...317/013  
11100 FT MSL...315/011  
11000 FT MSL...315/011  
10400 FT MSL...318/003  
10200 FT MSL...334/007  
10100 FT MSL...305/003  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1131 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 530 AM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
HIGH PRESSURE WILL DOMINATE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD WITH VFR  
CONDITIONS AT ALL TERMINALS. AFTERNOON WINDS WILL GUST TO AROUND  
20 MPH IN A FEW LOCALES, BUT RETURN LIGHT AND VARIABLE BY EARLY  
THIS EVENING. CLOUDS WILL BE MINIMAL, BUT A FEW MID AND HIGH  
CLOUDS WILL STREAM ACROSS THE RIDGE OF HIGH PRESSURE THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON, CLEARING AFTER DARK AGAIN.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 011120Z 0112/0212 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KPGA 011253Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T02500022 $  
METAR KPGA 011153Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T02670011 10350 20267 51005 $  
METAR KPGA 011053Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T02670006 $  
 
METAR KRQE 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T01440106 $  
METAR KRQE 011153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T01440094 10211 20133 53005 $  
METAR KRQE 011053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T01500089 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1124 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SATURDAY 01/12Z THROUGH SUNDAY 02/12Z  
VFR CONDITIONS.  
ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA INVOF A KFLG-KSOW-KJTC LINE FROM 19Z TO 03Z.  
GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS POSSIBLE IN AND AROUND TS. OTHERWISE, WINDS  
VRB 5-10 KTS.  
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 02/12Z THROUGH TUESDAY 04/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS.  
ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA EACH AFTERNOON/EVENING INVOF KSOW/KJTC. GUSTY  
OUTFLOW WINDS POSSIBLE IN AND AROUND TS. OTHERWISE, WINDS VRB 5-15  
KTS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 011124Z 0112/0218 15009KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 32009KT P6SM SKC  
FM020400 15007KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KSLC 011254Z 16011KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02440067  
VISNO NW RNWY $  
METAR KSLC 011154Z 17011KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP126 T02440056  
10283 20228 53003 VISNO NW RNWY $  
METAR KSLC 011054Z 15010KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP120 T02670033  
VISNO NW RNWY $  
 
KVEL 011129Z 0112/0212 31007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250  
FM011500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 25007KT P6SM SKC  
FM020000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 011253Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T01780033  
METAR KVEL 011153Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T02110011 10272 20200 51002  
METAR KVEL 011053Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP152  
T02220011  
 
METAR KPUC 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T02170006 $  
METAR KPUC 011153Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T02220011 10283 20200 53004 $  
METAR KPUC 011053Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T02220011 $  
 
KCNY 011129Z 0112/0212 VRB03KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 28008G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM012300 25007KT P6SM SKC  
FM020200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCNY 011253Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T02440033  
METAR KCNY 011153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T02170028 10289 20217 53006  
METAR KCNY 011053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T02330028  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1308 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
KSLC... VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST AT KSLC THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
ELEVATED WILDFIRE SMOKE MAY RESULT IN CONTINUAL HAZY SKIES WITHOUT  
SURFACE VIS REDUCTIONS. SOUTH WINDS WILL SWITCH TO NORTHWESTERLY  
BETWEEN 19-20Z, THEN BACK TO SOUTHERLY BETWEEN 03-04Z.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING... VFR CONDITIONS WITH DIURNAL  
WIND SHIFTS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THE TAF  
PERIOD. ELEVATED WILDFIRE SMOKE MAY RESULT IN CONTINUAL HAZY SKIES  
WITHOUT SURFACE VIS REDUCTIONS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 011124Z 0112/0212 09005KT P6SM SKC  
FM011900 25010KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 26013G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM020300 16005KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KEVW 011253Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01440000  
METAR KEVW 011153Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T01500000 10211 20150 53002  
METAR KEVW 011053Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01781006  
 
KRKS 011122Z 0112/0212 06006KT P6SM SKC  
FM012100 30010G15KT P6SM SKC  
FM020400 23007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KRKS 011254Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01561006  
METAR KRKS 011154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T01611017 10222 20150 53003  
METAR KRKS 011054Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T01781011  
 
KRWL 011120Z 0112/0212 33008KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 28010KT P6SM SKC  
FM020400 24006KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 011253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T01280061  
METAR KRWL 011153Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01060056 10183 20100 53000  
METAR KRWL 011053Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01060056  
 
KLAR 011120Z 0112/0212 17005KT P6SM SKC  
FM012000 08010KT P6SM SKC  
FM020100 17013KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLAR 011253Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP199  
T01110072  
METAR KLAR 011153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP192  
T01060067 10178 20094 56001  
METAR KLAR 011053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T01060067  
 
KCYS 011120Z 0112/0212 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM011800 13009KT P6SM SKC  
FM020400 17012G20KT P6SM SKC  
FM020600 21009KT P6SM SKC  
FM021100 24008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 011253Z 31004KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP195  
T01500078  
METAR KCYS 011153Z 27006KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP184 T01330078  
10178 20133 55005  
METAR KCYS 011053Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP180  
T01500083  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/01/26 13:18 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...340/003  
24000 FT MSL...181/002  
22000 FT MSL...113/002  
16800 FT MSL...356/006  
16000 FT MSL...343/010  
15000 FT MSL...332/023  
14600 FT MSL...329/010  
14000 FT MSL...328/015  
13000 FT MSL...316/011  
12700 FT MSL...303/007  
12000 FT MSL...310/016  
11200 FT MSL...248/003  
11000 FT MSL...248/002  
10000 FT MSL...207/004  
10000 FT MSL...218/005  
9000 FT MSL...196/009  
9000 FT MSL...192/008  
8100 FT MSL...211/007  
8000 FT MSL...204/009  
7400 FT MSL...281/008  
7000 FT MSL...298/011  
6700 FT MSL...307/011  
6200 FT MSL...295/010  
6000 FT MSL...308/010  
6000 FT MSL...314/010  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/01/26 13:12 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...346/017  
13200 FT MSL...002/013  
13000 FT MSL...358/014  
12000 FT MSL...001/012  
11700 FT MSL...346/014  
11000 FT MSL...357/006  
10500 FT MSL...336/011  
10000 FT MSL...347/006  
9000 FT MSL...308/009  
8600 FT MSL...308/008  
8000 FT MSL...292/010  
7900 FT MSL...291/010  
7400 FT MSL...282/010  
7000 FT MSL...293/010  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1009 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 409 AM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE  
BUILDS OVER WYOMING. WE CAN'T RULE OUT A STRAY VIRGA SHOWER OVER THE  
MOUNTAINS, BUT THE CHANCE IS LESS THAN 10 PERCENT. MOST LOCATIONS  
EAST OF THE DIVIDE WILL SEE WIND REMAIN AT 12 KNOTS OR LESS. IN  
VICINITY OF KBPI, KPNA AND KJAC, SOME GUSTS TO AROUND 18 KNOTS WILL  
BE POSSIBLE AFTER 20Z UNTIL SUNSET AFTER THE WIND DECOUPLES.  
OTHERWISE, EXPECT A MAINLY CLEAR SKY WITH NOTHING MORE THAN SOME  
PASSING HIGH CLOUDS.  
 
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS THROUGH THIS TAF  
PERIOD. EXPECT GENERALLY LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS FOR MOST OF THIS  
FORECAST PERIOD, A BRIEF INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EARLY  
EVENING WITH SOUTHERLY WINDS 10-15 KNOTS. OTHERWISE, UNDER THE  
CONTROL OF HIGH PRESSURE, THERE WILL BE LITTLE TO NO CHANCES OF  
SHOWERS AND/OR THUNDERSTORMS WHILE SKIES REMAIN CLEAR.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01840143  
METAR KIBM 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01670141  
METAR KIBM 011235Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3029 RMK AO2  
T01550127  
 
KSNY 011120Z 0112/0212 VRB05KT P6SM SKC  
FM011500 16009KT P6SM SKC  
FM020800 19013KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED  
 
METAR KOGA 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01770152  
METAR KOGA 011255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3023 RMK AO2  
T01690149  
METAR KOGA 011235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3022 RMK AO2  
T01570144  
 
METAR KIML 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 17/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP204  
T01670144  
METAR KIML 011153Z AUTO 05005KT 7SM CLR 16/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP205  
T01560144 10200 20156 53002  
METAR KIML 011053Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 16/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01560144  
 
KMCK 011120Z 0112/0212 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM011700 03009KT P6SM SKC  
FM012300 06009KT P6SM SKC  
FM020200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KMCK 011253Z AUTO 24003KT 7SM CLR 17/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP206  
T01670144  
METAR KMCK 011153Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 15/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP202  
T01500139 10189 20150 51007  
METAR KMCK 011053Z AUTO 34003KT 9SM CLR 17/15 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP198  
T01670150  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/01/26 13:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...007/032  
14200 FT MSL...007/032  
14000 FT MSL...007/032  
13000 FT MSL...005/032  
12000 FT MSL...000/032  
12000 FT MSL...001/032  
11000 FT MSL...002/027  
10100 FT MSL...007/027  
10000 FT MSL...010/026  
9000 FT MSL...012/026  
8500 FT MSL...009/025  
8000 FT MSL...009/021  
7500 FT MSL...005/021  
7000 FT MSL...005/021  
6500 FT MSL...002/021  
6000 FT MSL...358/020  
5400 FT MSL...357/019  
5000 FT MSL...355/016  
4700 FT MSL...353/014  
4100 FT MSL...326/007  
4000 FT MSL...309/007  
3600 FT MSL...260/008  
3400 FT MSL...277/009  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1143 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 643 AM CDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
SKIES WILL BE CLEAR OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS ACROSS ALL OF WESTERN  
AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. WINDS WILL BE VARIABLE AT UNDER 10  
KTS THIS MORNING SHIFTING TO THE EAST AT UNDER 10 KTS BY MIDDAY.  
WINDS WILL THEN BECOME VARIABLE AT UNDER 10 KTS AFTER SUNSET  
TONIGHT.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 011120Z 0112/0212 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM011800 06008KT P6SM SKC  
FM020200 11007KT P6SM SKC  
FM020600 17008KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGLD 011253Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01720133  
METAR KGLD 011153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01390122 10178 20133 55000  
METAR KGLD 011053Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP189  
T01440117  
 
KGCK 011210Z 0112/0212 33006KT 4SM HZ SKC  
FM011400 36010KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 011254Z 32008KT 7SM CLR 18/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP186  
T01830139  
METAR KGCK 011154Z AUTO 33006KT 4SM HZ CLR 17/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T01670139 10211 20156 53005  
METAR KGCK 011054Z AUTO 34006KT 7SM CLR 17/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01670139  
 
METAR KLBL 011256Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01780150  
METAR KLBL 011156Z AUTO 29006KT 6SM BR CLR 16/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP194  
T01610139 10239 20161 53008  
METAR KLBL 011056Z AUTO 31004KT 5SM BR CLR 16/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP185  
T01610139  
 
METAR KEHA 011315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01990137  
METAR KEHA 011255Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3027 RMK AO2  
T01890140  
METAR KEHA 011235Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3026 RMK AO2  
T01880138  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/01/26 13:20 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...315/006  
14800 FT MSL...317/006  
14000 FT MSL...346/027  
13000 FT MSL...346/027  
12600 FT MSL...346/029  
12000 FT MSL...347/033  
11000 FT MSL...350/027  
10700 FT MSL...351/027  
10000 FT MSL...344/023  
9100 FT MSL...335/020  
9000 FT MSL...331/020  
8000 FT MSL...319/019  
8000 FT MSL...319/019  
7000 FT MSL...310/014  
6900 FT MSL...315/017  
6000 FT MSL...297/008  
6000 FT MSL...325/013  
5300 FT MSL...282/008  
5000 FT MSL...332/006  
4700 FT MSL...298/005  
4200 FT MSL...224/008  
4000 FT MSL...233/009  
4000 FT MSL...240/011  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/01/26 13:17 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...348/030  
14000 FT MSL...349/036  
13900 FT MSL...349/036  
13000 FT MSL...351/039  
12000 FT MSL...353/039  
11700 FT MSL...354/040  
11000 FT MSL...353/041  
10000 FT MSL...341/039  
9800 FT MSL...339/039  
9000 FT MSL...337/039  
8200 FT MSL...342/038  
8000 FT MSL...344/038  
7100 FT MSL...347/036  
7000 FT MSL...348/035  
6000 FT MSL...350/034  
6000 FT MSL...350/034  
5100 FT MSL...354/019  
5000 FT MSL...354/020  
4400 FT MSL...007/016  
4000 FT MSL...014/015  
3700 FT MSL...019/016  
3200 FT MSL...036/015  
3000 FT MSL...033/013  
3000 FT MSL...033/013  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0606 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1101 PM MDT FRI JUL 31 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST WITH GENERALLY  
CLEAR SKIES. WINDS SHOULD ALSO BE 10 KTS OR LESS THROUGH THE  
PERIOD. THE WINDS ARE FORECAST TO BE A BIT MORE LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE THROUGH ABOUT 18Z, THEN BECOME MORE FROM THE  
EAST/NORTHEAST.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1039 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 535 AM CDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH  
LATE EVENING. NORTH-NORTHEAST WINDS 5 TO 15KT ARE EXPECTED TO  
DEVELOP GENERALLY AFTER 13-15Z AND PERSIST THROUGH MUCH OF THE  
PERIOD WITH SURFACE HIGH PRESSURE EDGING EASTWARD THROUGH THE  
NORTHERN HIGH PLAINS INTO THE UPPER MIDWEST.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 011120Z 0112/0212 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250  
FM012100 06008KT P6SM SKC  
FM020500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 011253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP179  
T01830139  
METAR KGUY 011153Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T01720139 10250 20172 53005  
METAR KGUY 011053Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01720139  
 
KDHT 011120Z 0112/0212 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250  
FM012300 09007KT P6SM SCT250  
METAR KDHT 011253Z AUTO 03004KT 9SM CLR 19/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP190  
T01940156  
METAR KDHT 011153Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP178  
7//// T01940150 10239 20189 56003  
METAR KDHT 011053Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP175  
T01940156  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1113 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 544 AM CDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS AND LIGHT WINDS PREVAIL AT ALL SITES FOR THE NEXT  
24 HOURS. THUNDERSTORMS HAVE A SLIGHT CHANCE (15%) OF IMPACTING  
THE KDHT TERMINAL THIS EVENING. HOWEVER, LATEST MODEL GUIDANCE  
SUGGEST CHANCES WILL CONTINUE TO FALL AND STORMS MAY STAY WEST AND  
SOUTH OF THE TERMINAL. NO MENTIONS OF THUNDER WILL BE MADE UNLESS  
CONFIDENCE OF IMPACTS INCREASES.  
RANGEL  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 011131Z 0112/0212 11010KT P6SM SKC  
FM011700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM012100 28010G18KT P6SM SCT110  
FM020000 29008KT P6SM SCT120  
FM020400 11011KT P6SM SCT110  
METAR KFMN 011253Z 09011KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T02220106  
METAR KFMN 011153Z 10010KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP176 T02280100  
10256 20206 51015  
METAR KFMN 011053Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T02330100  
 
METAR KLVS 011253Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP201  
T01440128  
 
METAR KRTN 011253Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP223  
T01390128  
METAR KRTN 011153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP222  
60000 70076 T01330128 10167 20133 58008  
METAR KRTN 011053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP233  
T01440128  
 
METAR KCAO 011255Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP209  
T01780150 $  
METAR KCAO 011155Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP208  
70007 T01720133 10217 20172 58004 $  
METAR KCAO 011055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T01830139 $  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1137 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 1, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(12Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 531 AM MDT SAT AUG 1 2026  
SCT/NUM STORMS ARE FORECAST ACROSS CENTRAL NM THIS  
AFTERNOON/EVENING AND WILL IMPACT THE KABQ/KAEG/KSAF AIRSPACE.  
SHORT-LIVED MVFR CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITH TODAY'S ROUND OF  
STORMS. KROW MAY GET THUNDERSTORM IMPACTS LATER THIS EVENING.  
OTHERWISE, VFR CONDITIONS PREVAIL AND ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST.  
ANOTHER GUSTY EAST CANYON WIND WILL DEVELOP AT KABQ EARLY THIS  
EVENING, BUT IS NOT FORECAST TO BE LONG-LIVED.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 010000Z  
VALID 010600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+23 2705+14 2911-06 3028-16 324231 314040 284050  
BCE 9900+15 2910-03 3416-15 321730 321940 292251  
LND 9900+20 9900+12 3211-08 2820-20 314032 336140 326150  
RKS 0315 0408+13 2713-07 3126-20 325331 326039 305248  
GJT 0208+23 0206+15 2914-06 3226-17 324329 323839 293649  
FMN 3612+24 3413+16 3211-04 3219-16 322230 302238 292450  
ABQ 1426+18 2107+13 3123-06 3324-14 311128 291239 302150  
MBW 1622 3514+12 3322-07 3224-20 333135 324741 326047  
DEN 1819+17 2310+10 3232-07 3235-19 324033 315638 296348  
PUB 1608+16 9900+10 3419-06 3027-17 314132 305238 295248  
ALS 9900+12 3125-05 3123-16 313229 313239 283250  
TCC 1118 0707+16 3412+11 3427-05 3226-15 292428 242138 232451  
BFF 1910 9900+15 3420+09 3426-09 3424-19 282534 263244 304650  
GLD 3606 3414+15 3625+10 3334-08 3239-19 304934 306339 297747  
GCK 3616+20 3317+15 3530+10 3440-07 3144-18 295431 296438 296748  
GAG 3616+21 3420+17 3329+11 3434-07 3333-16 295529 295738 304748  
AMA 0409 9900+17 9900+10 0225-07 3331-15 293828 274939 302949  
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DATA BASED ON 010000Z  
VALID 011200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+22 9900+14 3112-05 3229-14 323131 302942 273253  
BCE 9900+14 3009-03 3517-14 331830 311541 303051  
LND 9900+20 3207+12 3213-08 3325-18 334732 334941 314851  
RKS 9900 2909+13 3316-07 3334-17 334831 334741 314651  
GJT 9900+22 3405+14 3317-06 3331-17 333930 343440 313951  
FMN 1512+17 0108+14 3521-05 3429-15 332930 322340 312951  
ABQ 1805+14 3310+14 3622-05 3521-15 322430 312540 322951  
MBW 9900 3611+11 3319-07 3519-20 342933 345341 335850  
DEN 2605+17 0112+11 3327-08 3328-20 343734 335939 326049  
PUB 2105+16 2506+10 3430-08 3234-19 325031 325437 325649  
ALS 9900+11 3425-07 3329-18 324429 323439 314250  
TCC 2315 1308+14 9900+10 0119-06 3323-16 303529 303439 312850  
BFF 2907 3405+15 0109+07 3627-07 0127-19 362435 342744 335051  
GLD 3308 3219+15 3217+06 3021-09 3416-19 312135 313743 325048  
GCK 3618+19 3527+14 3523+08 3230-08 3327-19 332634 305240 307148  
GAG 3624+20 3529+14 3525+09 3328-07 3238-19 295330 295738 306049  
AMA 9900 3212+14 3509+09 3619-06 3327-17 294028 294238 303950  
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DATA BASED ON 010000Z  
VALID 020000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3006+23 2609+15 2608-03 2914-15 282632 292742 304252  
BCE 2907+17 9900-05 0508-14 321031 312141 322951  
LND 9900+23 2407+15 2821-06 3127-15 302833 303543 314653  
RKS 2907 2907+15 3012-04 3323-15 312933 303343 314552  
GJT 3005+24 3307+16 3412-04 0126-14 342832 333243 333651  
FMN 3009+24 3110+15 0117-04 0231-14 362831 342541 342551  
ABQ 0514+22 0210+13 3323-06 0120-16 012329 012639 022052  
MBW 9900 9900+13 2915-06 3530-15 343733 333743 323152  
DEN 0505+20 0407+12 3320-06 3420-17 364232 343841 333451  
PUB 0906+19 0705+10 3524-05 3516-18 364232 354440 343651  
ALS 0509+13 3423-06 3624-16 363530 343640 332752  
TCC 1706 1706+18 9900+10 0125-07 0135-18 355030 355639 354250  
BFF 1406 1405+17 9900+10 3318-05 3320-18 354433 344142 343652  
GLD 0308 0207+15 3417+08 3624-05 3622-17 353235 365142 356051  
GCK 0209+22 3610+14 3527+08 3624-05 0127-18 353234 353744 356351  
GAG 0210+21 3523+15 3525+08 3524-06 3629-17 362833 352742 344850  
AMA 0806 0805+17 9900+08 3428-08 3531-18 363432 354739 344648  
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