402
NZUS99 KBOU 051649
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1045 MDT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
SPECI KFNL 051610Z 08006KT 9SM OVC011 14/11 A3020 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 051556Z 09007KT 8SM OVC009 14/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01390106 $
METAR KFNL 051456Z 05008KT 8SM OVC009 13/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP185
T01330100 51016 $
METAR KGXY 051556Z AUTO 10006KT 9SM OVC018 16/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01610111
SPECI KGXY 051506Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM OVC016 16/10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KGXY 051456Z AUTO 11008KT 9SM OVC014 15/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01500106 51016
METAR KLMO 051555Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM OVC012 14/10 A3022 RMK AO2
T01360100
METAR KLMO 051535Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM OVC012 13/10 A3022 RMK AO2
T01320099
METAR KLMO 051515Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM OVC010 13/10 A3022 RMK AO2
T01280097
METAR KBDU 051635Z AUTO 03005KT 7SM BKN014 16/11 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051615Z AUTO 05005KT 7SM OVC014 15/11 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM OVC012 15/11 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 051455Z AUTO 32008KT 6SM BR OVC009 13/11 A3019 RMK AO2 CIG
008V010 T01280108 $
METAR KEIK 051435Z AUTO 32008KT 6SM BR OVC009 13/11 A3018 RMK AO2 CIG
007V009 T01250108 $
METAR KEIK 051415Z AUTO 35008KT 6SM BR OVC008 12/11 A3018 RMK AO2 CIG
007V009 T01240106 $
KBJC 051333Z 0514/0612 VRB06KT P6SM FU SCT010
TEMPO 0513/0515 5SM BR BKN006
FM051500 36005KT P6SM FU SCT020 SCT220
FM051700 03006KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM051900 06006KT P6SM FU SCT220
FM060500 32006KT P6SM FU SKC
METAR KBJC 051545Z 34009KT FU OVC005 14/10 A3023
METAR KBJC 051446Z 34006KT FU OVC003 11/09 A3022
METAR KBJC 051347Z 34012KT FU BKN003 12/09 A3020
KDEN 051458Z 0515/0618 31009KT 6SM FU SCT010
TEMPO 0515/0516 5SM BR BKN006
FM051700 36009KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM051900 03008KT P6SM FU SCT220
FM052200 07007KT P6SM FU SCT220
FM060400 13009KT P6SM FU SCT220
FM060700 19009KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM061100 24007KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM061600 30006KT 6SM FU FEW220
SPECI KDEN 051630Z 34006KT 6SM HZ SCT010 SCT140 15/09 A3020 RMK AO2
T01500100
METAR KDEN 051553Z 30007KT 6SM HZ BKN010 BKN140 13/09 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP175 T01330094
SPECI KDEN 051453Z 30008KT 6SM HZ BKN011 BKN140 13/09 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP1330094
METAR KBKF 051558Z 33007KT 8SM FEW015 FEW140 SCT220 16/10 A3019 RMK AO2A
SLP167 T01590096
METAR KBKF 051458Z 33008KT 8SM FEW015 FEW140 SCT220 15/10 A3019 RMK AO2A
SLP167 T01520095 52014
METAR KBKF 051358Z 29007KT 8SM FEW140 FEW220 14/09 A3017 RMK AO2A SLP156
T01400092
KAPA 051152Z 0512/0612 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM051400 31004KT P6SM FU FEW005 FEW220
FM051700 03008KT P6SM FU SCT220
FM052200 08008KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM060300 15009KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM060600 18014KT P6SM FU FEW220
METAR KAPA 051553Z 36008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 17/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01670094
METAR KAPA 051453Z 36008KT 10SM FEW220 16/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01560094 51014
METAR KAPA 051353Z 31005KT 10SM FEW220 14/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01390089
METAR KMNH 051555Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051535Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 051515Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051455Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM OVC011 15/11 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051435Z AUTO 07005KT 8SM OVC011 14/12 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 051415Z AUTO 08005KT 9SM OVC010 13/11 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 051635Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM SCT017 OVC037 17/12 A3015 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 OVC037 17/11 A3015 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 OVC038 17/11 A3015 RMK
AO2
SPECI KLIC 051620Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM SCT017 18/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T01780128
METAR KLIC 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC018 16/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01560122
SPECI KLIC 051511Z AUTO 15003KT 9SM SCT006 OVC018 14/12 A3019 RMK AO2
T01390117
METAR KHEQ 051455Z AUTO 15004KT 9SM OVC019 15/10 A3015 RMK AO2 T01480098
53011
METAR KHEQ 051435Z AUTO 17004KT 9SM OVC018 15/10 A3015 RMK AO2
T01480099
METAR KHEQ 051415Z AUTO 15003KT 9SM SCT017 OVC024 15/09 A3015 RMK AO2
T01490093
METAR K2V6 051617Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN037 OVC045 16/12 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V6 051556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT039 OVC045 16/12 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V6 051535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT032 OVC038 15/11 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 051455Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM SCT017 SCT023 OVC044 15/10 A3016
RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051435Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN017 BKN023 OVC042 15/10 A3016
RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 051415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC017 15/10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 051553Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM OVC026 17/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01720128
METAR KITR 051453Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT008 OVC027 16/12 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP178 T01560122 53007
METAR KITR 051353Z AUTO 01007KT 8SM OVC005 14/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01390122
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/05/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:01:34 MDT / 20:10:59 MDT
DENVER - 06:02:58 MDT / 20:08:43 MDT
STERLING - 05:53:56 MDT / 20:03:47 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/05/26 16:32 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...300/035
15000 FT MSL...296/025
14500 FT MSL...297/028
14000 FT MSL...288/027
13000 FT MSL...284/026
12600 FT MSL...290/026
12000 FT MSL...296/023
11000 FT MSL...307/021
11000 FT MSL...307/018
10000 FT MSL...320/019
9900 FT MSL...317/019
9000 FT MSL...329/017
8800 FT MSL...326/017
8000 FT MSL...334/011
7900 FT MSL...334/011
7200 FT MSL...338/008
7000 FT MSL...334/009
6600 FT MSL...337/009
6000 FT MSL...315/010
5900 FT MSL...337/012
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1154 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
LATEST OBSERVATIONS INDICATE THAT SURFACE CONDITIONS ARE VERY
CLOSE TO SATURATION, WITH A TWO DEGREE DEWPOINT DEPRESSION AT
KDEN. WITH CALM WINDS AND ONLY A SMALL FLUCTUATION IN TEMPERATURE
OR DEWPOINT NEEDED TO START THE CONDENSATION PROCESS, HAVE KEPT
THE TEMPO FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS FOR POTENTIAL FOR BR/FG AND LOWER
VISIBILITY. SLIGHTLY HIGHER DEWPOINT DEPRESSIONS REMAIN IN PLACE
AT KBJC, BUT WITH WINDS HAVING JUST GONE CALM, THINKING THIS
LEAVES ENOUGH PROBABILITY TO KEEP THE TEMPO HERE FOR THE NEXT FEW
HOURS AS WELL. CONFIDENCE REMAINS HIGHER THAT KAPA WILL NOT SEE
BR/FG DEVELOP AS SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE KEEPING SATURATION CONCERNS
AT BAY THUS FAR THIS MORNING.
SMOKE CONCENTRATIONS ARE EXPECTED TO SEE SOME PERIODS OF
IMPROVEMENTS THROUGHOUT THE DAY TODAY, BUT THERE WILL STILL BE
ENOUGH AROUND FOR PERIODS OF LOWERED SLANT RANGE VIS. SMOKE IS
EXPECTED TO INCREASE AT ALL LEVELS AGAIN ON THURSDAY MORNING,
WITH THE HIGHER CONCENTRATIONS STICKING AROUND THROUGH THE DAY.
THIS MORNING'S CYCLONE IS EXPECTED TO MOVE EAST OF THE TAF SITES
AND WASH OUT BY THE EARLY AFTERNOON FOLLOWED BY A NORMAL DIURNAL
WIND PATTERN SETTLING IN FOR THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING, WITH
GENERALLY LIGHT WIND SPEEDS EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 051635Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 18/M09 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051555Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 051535Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 17/M06 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 051555Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01890104
METAR KAFF 051455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01520102 50003
SPECI KAFF 051412Z 00000KT 10SM SCT009 14/10 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP148
KCOS 051120Z 0512/0612 15007KT P6SM BKN014
FM051600 12008KT P6SM FEW030
FM051900 12014KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM060300 11007KT P6SM SCT200
FM061000 05006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 051554Z 34003KT 9SM CLR 17/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP164 FU
T01720106
METAR KCOS 051454Z VRB05KT 9SM FEW011 15/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP164 FU
T01500106 50004
SPECI KCOS 051435Z 21003KT 10SM SCT011 14/11 A3021 RMK AO2 T01390106
METAR KFLY 051635Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3026 RMK AO2
T02270108
METAR KFLY 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3025 RMK AO2
T01920104
METAR KFLY 051535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3026 RMK AO2
T01720100
KFCS 051200Z 0512/0618 16006KT 9999 BKN014 QNH3018INS
BECMG 0515/0516 18006KT 9999 SCT020 QNH3021INS
BECMG 0520/0521 17012G18KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3017INS
TEMPO 0600/0603 17015G25KT BKN060 520009
BECMG 0603/0604 17009KT 9999 FEW060 QNH3028INS TX29/0521Z
TN13/0512Z
METAR KFCS 051555Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01820100 $
METAR KFCS 051455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW013 16/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01610108 50003 $
SPECI KFCS 051450Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT013 17/11 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP169 $
KPUB 051120Z 0512/0612 10008KT P6SM OVC020
FM051500 09006KT P6SM FEW030
FM051900 11012G22KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM060100 09007KT P6SM SCT200
FM060600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KPUB 051619Z VRB04KT 8SM FEW019 19/13 A3014 RMK AO2 T01890128
METAR KPUB 051553Z 07005KT 7SM BKN017 18/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01830128
SPECI KPUB 051500Z VRB03KT 7SM OVC015 17/12 A3014 RMK AO2 T01670122
METAR KVTP 051555Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051535Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 051515Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 051554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02060117
METAR KTAD 051454Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 18/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01780122 51006
METAR KTAD 051354Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 16/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01560122
METAR KLHX 051553Z AUTO 07005KT 6SM HZ OVC001 18/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01830133
METAR KLHX 051453Z AUTO 05006KT 6SM HZ OVC001 17/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01720133 53005
METAR KLHX 051353Z AUTO 07006KT 6SM HZ OVC001 16/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01610128
METAR KLAA 051553Z AUTO 06006KT 5SM BR OVC009 16/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01610139
METAR KLAA 051453Z AUTO 07006KT 5SM BR OVC008 16/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01610139 51005
METAR KLAA 051353Z AUTO 05004KT 5SM BR OVC009 16/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01610139
METAR KSPD 051556Z AUTO VRB03KT 21/15 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP140 T02060150
$
METAR KSPD 051456Z AUTO VRB03KT 18/15 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP141 T01830150
53005 $
METAR KSPD 051356Z AUTO 16006KT 17/15 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP138 T01720150
$
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/05/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:53:08 MDT / 19:57:03 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:04:45 MDT / 20:04:13 MDT
LAMAR - 05:57:07 MDT / 19:55:50 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/05/26 16:37 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...302/028
16600 FT MSL...302/035
16000 FT MSL...304/037
15000 FT MSL...304/036
14300 FT MSL...305/034
14000 FT MSL...302/031
13000 FT MSL...295/024
12400 FT MSL...293/022
12000 FT MSL...290/020
11000 FT MSL...305/020
10800 FT MSL...306/020
10000 FT MSL...312/019
9700 FT MSL...313/020
9000 FT MSL...320/018
8600 FT MSL...320/018
8000 FT MSL...321/016
7700 FT MSL...328/014
7000 FT MSL...344/013
7000 FT MSL...338/011
6400 FT MSL...011/007
6000 FT MSL...018/008
5900 FT MSL...014/009
5700 FT MSL...015/009
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1113 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 509 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
KALS...VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH GENERALLY
LIGHT WINDS AROUND 10 KTS THIS AFTERNOON.
KCOS AND KPUB...LOW CIGS DUE TO STRATUS WILL CONTINUE THIS
MORNING WITH MVFR CONDITIONS. KCOS COULD APPROACH CIGS OF 1 KFT
THIS MORNING. STRATUS MIXES OUT BY MID MORNING WITH VFR
CONDITIONS PREVAILING INTO THURSDAY MORNING.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01831006
METAR KCAG 051453Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01390000 51013
METAR KCAG 051353Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 09/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP180
T00940000
METAR KHDN 051556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M05 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01941050
METAR KHDN 051456Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01721022 51013
METAR KHDN 051356Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01281039
METAR KSBS 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M07 A3029 RMK AO1
T02021071
METAR KSBS 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M03 A3029 RMK AO1
T01861027
METAR KSBS 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3029 RMK AO1
T01721006
METAR KC07 051635Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 15/M06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M05 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M04 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 051635Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 18/M05 A3036 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051615Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 17/M03 A3036 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 051555Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3036 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 051553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02001056
METAR KEEO 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01561056 51011
METAR KEEO 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01221050
METAR K20V 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3032 RMK AO2 P0004
METAR K20V 051535Z AUTO CLR 16/00 RMK AO2 P0004 PWINO
METAR KGNB 051615Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3039 RMK AO2
T01971060
METAR KGNB 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3040 RMK AO2
T01891063
METAR KGNB 051535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M03 A3040 RMK AO2
T01781028
METAR K0CO 051635Z AUTO 31024G36KT 10SM CLR 10/M13 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051615Z AUTO 31027G38KT 10SM CLR 10/M12 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 051555Z AUTO 31021G36KT 10SM CLR 10/M12 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 051633Z AUTO 30009G17KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E
METAR KC99 051613Z AUTO 31009G16KT 10SM CLR 14/M10 A3053 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E
METAR KC99 051555Z AUTO 30004G18KT 10SM CLR 13/M11 A3053 RMK AO2
KGJT 051120Z 0512/0612 13007KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 29010KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 30005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 051553Z 14009KT 9SM CLR 27/M04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02721039
METAR KGJT 051453Z 16006KT 8SM CLR 26/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP114 T02611056
51017
METAR KGJT 051353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02331072
KRIL 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 29015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 23007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02331033
METAR KRIL 051453Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02001011 51014
METAR KRIL 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01560006
METAR K5SM 051634Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051614Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 051554Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M10 A3058 RMK AO2
KEGE 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 27006KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 26014G24KT P6SM FEW150
FM060400 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 051556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02111017
METAR KEGE 051456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01721017 50008
METAR KEGE 051356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01391011
KASE 051120Z 0512/0612 20006KT P6SM SKC
FM051300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM051600 36005KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 34012G24KT P6SM FEW150
FM060300 20006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 051553Z 06003KT 10SM FU CLR 22/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02221061
METAR KASE 051453Z 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 18/M03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01781028 51009
METAR KASE 051353Z 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 14/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01441039
METAR KCCU 051635Z AUTO 28017G24KT 10SM CLR 11/M13 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 051555Z AUTO 26011G17KT 10SM CLR 11/M11 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 051535Z AUTO 29008G16KT 10SM CLR 11/M10 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 051553Z AUTO 34009G20KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01941089
METAR KLXV 051453Z AUTO 03009G18KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01781083 51008
METAR KLXV 051353Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 13/M02 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01281022
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/05/2026
RANGELY - 06:17:27 MDT / 20:24:47 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:18:44 MDT / 20:21:42 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:08:45 MDT / 20:17:49 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/05/26 16:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...324/018
10400 FT MSL...335/014
10100 FT MSL...332/011
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1107 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 506 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. ALTHOUGH
THERE MAY BE SMOKE IN THE REGION. WIND GUSTS THIS AFTERNOON
WILL REACH 20-30 KT, BEFORE DIMINISHING IN THE EVENING. TYPICAL
DRAINAGE WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 051635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A3017 RMK AO2
T02661004
METAR KAJZ 051615Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3018 RMK AO2
T02480010
METAR KAJZ 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/00 A3018 RMK AO2
T02410003
KMTJ 051120Z 0512/0612 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM051400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 31009KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 14007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02671028
METAR KMTJ 051453Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02330011 51017
METAR KMTJ 051353Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01890017
METAR KGUC 051556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01831006 $
METAR KGUC 051456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01501006 51012 $
METAR KGUC 051356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01111011 $
METAR K7BM 051635Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 051635Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3032 RMK AO2
T02180036
METAR KAEJ 051615Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3032 RMK AO2
T02130039
METAR KAEJ 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3033 RMK AO2
T01960049
METAR KANK 051455Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3028 RMK AO2 T01670087
51002 $
METAR KANK 051435Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3029 RMK AO2 T01520082
$
METAR KANK 051415Z AUTO 36007KT 9SM CLR 15/08 A3029 RMK AO2 T01470082
$
METAR KMYP 051635Z AUTO 29024G30KT 250V310 10SM CLR 14/M09 A3074 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 051615Z AUTO 27022G31KT 240V300 10SM CLR 13/M08 A3074 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 051555Z AUTO 27019G28KT 10SM CLR 13/M07 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 051635Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3017 RMK AO2
T02760019
METAR KAIB 051615Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3017 RMK AO2
T02700016
METAR KAIB 051555Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3017 RMK AO2
T02611025
KTEX 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 28008G18KT P6SM FEW150
FM060200 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 051635Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 23/M04 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051615Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 051555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M04 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 051615Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3038 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 051555Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3038 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 051535Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3038 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM HZ CLR 27/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02721011
METAR KCEZ 051453Z AUTO 07004KT 7SM CLR 21/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02110017 51016
METAR KCEZ 051353Z AUTO 05004KT 8SM CLR 16/01 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01610011
KDRO 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM051900 27012G24KT P6SM FEW150
FM060300 30009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 051553Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02560056
METAR KDRO 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02220028 53016
METAR KDRO 051353Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01720011
METAR KPSO 051635Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051615Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 051555Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 051635Z AUTO 22007KT 190V250 10SM CLR 14/02 A3074 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 051615Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3074 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 051555Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3073 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 31011KT P6SM SCT110
FM060200 12008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN160
FM060700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 051552Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02330083 $
METAR KALS 051452Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02000078 52011 $
METAR KALS 051352Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01670078 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/05/2026
VAIL - 06:08:45 MDT / 20:14:07 MDT
DURANGO - 06:19:45 MDT / 20:15:12 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:11:24 MDT / 20:07:35 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/05/26 16:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...324/018
10400 FT MSL...335/014
10100 FT MSL...332/011
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1107 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 506 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. ALTHOUGH
THERE MAY BE SMOKE IN THE REGION. WIND GUSTS THIS AFTERNOON
WILL REACH 20-30 KT, BEFORE DIMINISHING IN THE EVENING. TYPICAL
DRAINAGE WINDS ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 28008G17KT P6SM FEW130
FM060300 24007KT P6SM FEW150
FM060900 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 051553Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP102
T03220056 $
METAR KPGA 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP101
T03060050 53018 $
METAR KPGA 051353Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02780044 $
METAR KRQE 051553Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02560100
METAR KRQE 051453Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02220111 53014
METAR KRQE 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01830083
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1057 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION...WEDNESDAY 05/12Z THROUGH THURSDAY 06/12Z
VFR
CONDITIONS EXPECTED, BUT BRIEF MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS POSSIBLE IN
STRONGER SHRA/TSRA. GREATEST STORM POTENTIAL ALONG AND SOUTHWEST
OF A KGCN-KFLG-KSOW LINE BETWEEN 18Z-03Z, BUT -SHRA MAY PERSIST
THROUGH 06Z. LOOK FOR WESTERLY WINDS 5-15 KTS THIS AFTERNOON,
BECOMING LIGHT/TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. GUSTY/ERRATIC WINDS
LIKELY NEAR SHOWERS/STORMS.
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY 06/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 08/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS
MOSTLY EXPECTED, OUTSIDE OF BRIEF MVFR/IFR CONDITIONS IN HEAVIER
SHOWERS/STORMS. -SHRA/-TSRA POSSIBLE EACH AFTERNOON/EVENING,
PRIMARILY ALONG AND SOUTHWEST OF A KGCN-KFLG-KSOW LINE.
GUSTY/ERRATIC STORM DRIVEN WINDS POSSIBLE, WITH VARIABLE WINDS
5-15 KTS OTHERWISE.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 051502Z 0515/0618 15005KT P6SM SKC
FM051700 32005KT 6SM FU FEW250
FM060400 17006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KSLC 051554Z 12004KT 9SM CLR 26/M01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP135 HZ ALQDS
T02561011 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 051454Z 14006KT 8SM CLR 23/M02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136 HZ ALQDS
T02331022 52010 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 051354Z 15004KT 9SM CLR 21/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131 HZ ALQDS
T02111039 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM052000 24007KT P6SM FEW250
FM060200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 24/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02391078 $
METAR KVEL 051453Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 22/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02221089 51015 $
METAR KVEL 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01721044 $
METAR KPUC 051553Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02671078
METAR KPUC 051453Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 23/M07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02331067 53008
METAR KPUC 051353Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 21/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02111083
KCNY 051120Z 0512/0612 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 28010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 30006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 051553Z AUTO CLR 30/M07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP108 T03001072 PWINO
PNO $
METAR KCNY 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02721056 52015
METAR KCNY 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02171056
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1232 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC...CURRENTLY, SOME WILDFIRE SMOKE HAS IMPACTED TERMINALS NEARBY
RESULTING IN MVFR VSBYS. THIS IS FORECAST TO IMPROVE BY 13-14Z WITH
VFR CONDITIONS PREVAILING FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TAF PERIOD.
DIURNAL WIND SHIFTS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...WILDFIRE SMOKE HAS IMPACTED A
FEW TERMINALS ACROSS NORTHERN UT AND SOUTHWEST WY, THOUGH THIS
SHOULD IMPROVE BY AROUND 13-14Z. OTHERWISE, VFR CONDITIONS WITH
DIURNAL WINDS WILL PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 051358Z 0514/0612 22008KT 6SM FU SKC
FM051700 26015G24KT 6SM FU SKC
FM060200 26009KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 051553Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 20/M09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02001089
METAR KEVW 051453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 15/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01501078 51009
METAR KEVW 051353Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 12/M09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01221089
KRKS 051508Z 0515/0612 14005KT 6SM HZ FEW250
FM051800 27012G18KT 6SM HZ SCT200
FM052100 30016G25KT 5SM HZ SCT200
FM060200 28009KT 4SM HZ FEW200
METAR KRKS 051554Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 19/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01891011
METAR KRKS 051454Z AUTO 14009KT 8SM CLR 17/00 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01670000 51009
METAR KRKS 051354Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 13/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01281011
KRWL 051120Z 0512/0612 00000KT P6SM FEW130
FM051800 26013G21KT P6SM SKC
FM060100 30007KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 25006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 051553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01830050
METAR KRWL 051453Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01670050 53008 $
METAR KRWL 051353Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01390056 $
KLAR 051120Z 0512/0612 36008KT P6SM FEW130
FM052100 32012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 17010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 051553Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01560061
METAR KLAR 051453Z AUTO 14004KT 9SM CLR 12/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01220067 51013
METAR KLAR 051353Z AUTO 15004KT 8SM CLR 09/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP170
T00890061
KCYS 051301Z 0513/0612 19006KT 4SM BR SCT003
TEMPO 0513/0514 BKN003
FM051400 18008KT P6SM SKC
FM051800 36010KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 07010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM060300 15009KT P6SM SKC
FM060900 23007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 051553Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 16/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01560083
METAR KCYS 051453Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 13/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP171 T01330083
51008
METAR KCYS 051353Z 17005KT 5SM BR FEW004 10/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01000083
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/05/26 16:33 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...097/002
24000 FT MSL...279/002
22000 FT MSL...159/002
16800 FT MSL...225/002
16000 FT MSL...349/006
15000 FT MSL...301/007
14600 FT MSL...279/006
14000 FT MSL...302/021
13000 FT MSL...295/021
12700 FT MSL...273/016
12000 FT MSL...282/016
11200 FT MSL...263/011
11000 FT MSL...264/010
10000 FT MSL...233/008
10000 FT MSL...244/008
9000 FT MSL...184/006
9000 FT MSL...179/006
8100 FT MSL...187/008
8000 FT MSL...187/008
7300 FT MSL...189/005
7000 FT MSL...197/004
6700 FT MSL...343/003
6200 FT MSL...030/006
6000 FT MSL...026/007
6000 FT MSL...011/007
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/05/26 16:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...294/023
13200 FT MSL...297/024
13000 FT MSL...299/023
12000 FT MSL...303/018
11700 FT MSL...307/018
11000 FT MSL...317/017
10500 FT MSL...317/018
10000 FT MSL...318/018
9500 FT MSL...318/019
9000 FT MSL...315/019
8600 FT MSL...316/018
8000 FT MSL...321/015
7900 FT MSL...319/015
7000 FT MSL...348/007
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1026 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 423 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
DRY CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY. THE MAIN
CONCERNS WILL BE POSSIBLY VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS FROM AREAS OF
HAZE AND SMOKE FROM FIRES TO THE WEST AS WELL AS LOCALLY GUSTY
WIND. MOST LOCATIONS COULD SEE OCCASIONAL MVFR CONDITIONS FROM
AREAS OF SMOKE. THE TIMING REPRESENTS THE BEST ESTIMATE ALTHOUGH
CONFIDENCE IN THE EXACT TIMING OF THE LOWER VISIBILITY REMAINS
LOW. WEST TO SOUTHWESTERLY BREEZES WILL DEVELOP MAINLY WEST OF
THE DIVIDE, WITH GUSTS OVER 20 KNOTS POSSIBLE IN VICINITY OF
KBPI, KPNA AND KRKS AFTER 18Z TODAY. WIND SHOULD DECREASE AFTER
SUNSET AFTER WIND DECOUPLES.
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 525 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
LOW CLOUDS/CIGS ARE PLAGUING KCYS, KBFF, KAIA, AND KSNY, ALL
BASED ON THE LATEST NIGHTTIME MICROPHYSICS SATELLITE IMAGERY.
THIS IS DUE TO MOIST UPSLOPE FLOW AND WILL IMPACT OR BE IN THE
VC FOR THE NEXT FEW HOURS, UP TO AND AROUND SUNRISE. SO, I WENT
AHEAD AND ADDED A FEW TEMPO GROUPS TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS. SMOKE
WILL CONTINUE TO BE AN ISSUE, BUT NOT ENOUGH TO LOWER FLIGHT
CATEGORIES TO LESS THAN VFR. WINDS SHOULD NOT BE A FACTOR FOR
THIS TAF PERIOD. AFTER THE CLOUDS ERODE, VFR CONDITIONS WILL
PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS FOR THE REMAINDER OF THIS FORECAST
PERIOD.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 051635Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM BKN047 19/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T01870125
METAR KIBM 051615Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM SCT013 BKN037 OVC047 18/13 A3019
RMK AO2 T01750126
METAR KIBM 051555Z AUTO 21005KT 7SM BKN011 OVC037 17/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T01650125
KSNY 051342Z 0514/0612 16008KT P6SM OVC015
FM051600 15010KT P6SM SKC
FM052100 14009KT P6SM SKC
FM060500 18009KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 051635Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM OVC020 19/10 A3015 RMK AO2
T01930099
METAR KOGA 051615Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM BKN018 BKN070 BKN100 20/10 A3015
RMK AO2 T01950097
METAR KOGA 051555Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM SCT018 BKN031 BKN070 19/09 A3014
RMK AO2 T01910091
SPECI KIML 051600Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC016 16/09 A3015 RMK AO2
T01560089
METAR KIML 051553Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM OVC014 16/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01560094
SPECI KIML 051526Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC014 15/09 A3015 RMK AO2
T01500094
KMCK 051143Z 0512/0612 05007KT P6SM OVC015
FM051800 08005KT P6SM BKN020
FM052200 09005KT P6SM BKN070
FM060100 11007KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KMCK 051553Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM OVC017 17/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01670111
SPECI KMCK 051543Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM OVC016 16/11 A3013 RMK AO2
T01610111
SPECI KMCK 051504Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM BKN014 OVC034 16/12 A3012 RMK AO2
T01560122
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/05/26 16:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...274/009
12000 FT MSL...275/009
11000 FT MSL...317/004
10000 FT MSL...036/007
9000 FT MSL...068/007
8500 FT MSL...090/010
8000 FT MSL...088/016
7500 FT MSL...085/019
7000 FT MSL...089/018
6500 FT MSL...103/016
6000 FT MSL...107/014
5400 FT MSL...123/008
5000 FT MSL...115/005
4700 FT MSL...118/004
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1209 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 709 AM CDT WED AUG 5 2026
FOR THE KLBF TERMINAL: EXPECT MAINLY CLOUDY SKIES THIS MORNING
WITH BROKEN CEILINGS AROUND 4000 FT AGL. SKIES WILL THEN SCATTER
OUT AFTER 17Z WITH CEILINGS INCREASING TO AROUND 8000 FT AGL.
SKIES WILL THEN CLEAR OUT THIS EVENING. FOR THE KVTN TERMINAL:
EXPECT SCATTERED TO BROKEN CEILINGS RANGING FROM 10000 TO 20000
FT AGL THROUGH LATE MORNING. SKIES WILL THEN CLEAR OUT AFTER 17Z
WEDNESDAY.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 051143Z 0512/0612 06007KT P6SM BKN010
FM051700 08008KT P6SM BKN012
FM052200 10008KT P6SM BKN250
FM060500 13009KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGLD 051553Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM OVC016 17/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01670111
SPECI KGLD 051549Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM OVC016 17/11 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KGLD 051453Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM OVC013 16/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01560106 51012
KGCK 051421Z 0514/0612 04007KT 3SM BR OVC004
FM051600 04009KT P6SM BKN020
FM051700 06007KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080
FM052200 06009KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 051554Z 03009KT 4SM BR OVC006 18/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01780156
METAR KGCK 051454Z 02011KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC005 17/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01670156 53013
SPECI KGCK 051430Z 36009KT 3SM BR OVC005 17/16 A3008 RMK AO2
T01670156
METAR KLBL 051556Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02390172
METAR KLBL 051456Z AUTO 06004KT 9SM CLR 22/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02220167 53003
METAR KLBL 051356Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 19/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01940167
METAR KEHA 051635Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3013 RMK AO2
T02360159
METAR KEHA 051615Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3013 RMK AO2
T02330158
METAR KEHA 051555Z AUTO 04007KT 360V060 10SM CLR 23/16 A3013 RMK AO2
T02260157
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/05/26 16:45 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
11000 FT MSL...284/014
6000 FT MSL...050/003
5400 FT MSL...071/006
4700 FT MSL...027/012
4300 FT MSL...050/006
4000 FT MSL...061/008
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0638 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 1208 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
KGLD: METARS INDICATE THAT IFR, AND NEAR LIFR CONDITIONS ARE IN
PLACE. FOG IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP OVER THE NEXT HOUR OR TWO AS WINDS
REMAIN LIGHT AND TEMPERATURES LOWER NEAR THE DEW POINT. THE PATCHY
NATURE OF THE FOG WILL MAKE VISIBILITY REDUCTIONS TRANSIENT NEAR
KGLD. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ARE ALSO A POSSIBILITY, BUT CONFIDENCE
IS LOW. FOG AND CEILINGS MAY NOT LIFT UNTIL THE MID TO LATE MORNING
HOURS WHEN DIURNAL HEATING BEGINS TO DOMINATE.
KMCK: MVFR CONDITIONS ARE CURRENTLY IN PLACE OVER KMCK. CEILINGS ARE
CURRENTLY LOWER THAN GUIDANCE INDICATES, SO IFR CONDITIONS MAY
DEVELOP OVER THE AIRPORT AS LOWER LEVELS MOISTEN THROUGHOUT THE
NIGHT AND EARLY MORNING. WEAK THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE BETWEEN 08
AND 16Z IN ASSOCIATION WITH A LOW LEVEL JET AT 700 MB. LOWER
CONFIDENCE IN THUNDERSTORMS AFTER 12Z HAS INTRODUCED A PROB30, BUT
WITH THE CAVEAT THAT LIFR CEILINGS MAY DEVELOP IF THUNDERSTORMS
OCCUR. CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO BEGIN IMPROVING AROUND 18Z,
BECOMING VFR BY THE MID TO LATE AFTERNOON.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1005 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 503 AM CDT WED AUG 5 2026
MVFR/IFR CIGS IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES EARLY THIS MORNING ARE
EXPECTED TO BEGIN IMPROVING TO VFR GENERALLY AFTER 14-16Z AS
PREVAILING LOW LEVEL STRATUS LIFTS/SCATTERS OUT SOUTH TO NORTH
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON. NORTH-NORTHEAST WINDS AROUND 10 TO 20KT
ARE FORECAST TO PERSIST THROUGH MUCH OF THE PERIOD AS SURFACE
HIGH PRESSURE DRIFTS EASTWARD ACROSS THE NORTHERN PLAINS INTO
THE UPPER MIDWEST WHILE A STALLED FRONTAL BOUNDARY REMAINS
SITUATED JUST TO OUR SOUTH.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 051343Z 0514/0612 17005KT P6SM FEW090
FM051900 19012G22KT P6SM SCT150
FM060000 12008KT P6SM SCT100
PROB30 0601/0604 VRB20G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB=
METAR KGUY 051553Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02500156
METAR KGUY 051453Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 21/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02060156 58001
METAR KGUY 051353Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 19/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01890156
KDHT 051120Z 0512/0612 09008KT P6SM SCT100
FM051600 20018G28KT P6SM FEW100
FM060100 17008KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 0601/0606 VRB20G35KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN090CB
METAR KDHT 051553Z AUTO 22020G26KT 10SM FEW003 30/14 A3010 RMK AO2 PK
WND 21026/1553 SLP124 T03000139
SPECI KDHT 051534Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM SCT003 28/14 A3010 RMK AO2
T02780144
METAR KDHT 051453Z AUTO 14004KT 7SM CLR 22/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02170144 50001
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1141 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 637 AM CDT WED AUG 5 2026
IFR CEILINGS ARE EXPECTED TO CLEAR OUT OF KGUY WITHIN THE NEXT
COUPLE OF HOURS THIS MORNING. FROM THERE, VFR CONDITIONS WILL
CONTINUE UNTIL THE EVENING. CHANCES FOR THUNDERSTORMS ARE STILL
PRESENT FOR KDHT AND KGUY TONIGHT. PROB30S WILL CONTINUE FOR BOTH
SITES STARTING AT 01Z AND ENDING AT 06Z OR SOONER.
RANGEL
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 051122Z 0512/0612 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM052000 28012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM060200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 051553Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02780061
METAR KFMN 051453Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02330033
51017
METAR KFMN 051353Z 05003KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01941011
METAR KLVS 051553Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02830072
METAR KLVS 051453Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02670072 51008
METAR KLVS 051353Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02390072
METAR KRTN 051553Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02390111
METAR KRTN 051453Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02110106 51008
METAR KRTN 051353Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01780117
METAR KCAO 051555Z AUTO 20019G24KT 8SM CLR 27/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02670128
METAR KCAO 051455Z AUTO 22008KT 8SM CLR 20/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02000139 56000
SPECI KCAO 051412Z AUTO 20003KT 5SM BR SCT003 16/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T01560139
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1125 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 5, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 523 AM MDT WED AUG 5 2026
AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN
CHAIN AND THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. STORMS
WILL BE CAPABLE OF GUSTY, ERRATIC WIND GUSTS AND HAIL. BRIEF MVFR
VISIBILITIES MAY ACCOMPANY THE STRONGER STORMS AS WELL. STORMS ARE
LIKELY TO PRODUCE OUTFLOWS ACROSS NORTHEAST, CENTRAL, AND SOUTHWEST
NM, WHICH ARE FORECAST TO SPREAD OUT TO PRODUCE GUSTS UP TO 30KTS.
THIS IS MOST LIKELY TO OCCUR BETWEEN 22Z AND 05Z ACROSS THE FORECAST
AREA. KGUP, KABQ/KAEG, AND KSAF ARE ALL FORECAST TO SEE OUTFLOW
WINDS THIS EVENING FROM DISTANT STORMS. VERY LOW CHANCE OF ANY
DIRECT THUNDERSTORM IMPACT TO TAF SITES TODAY.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 051200Z
VALID 051800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2712+15 2817+09 2928-05 2931-18 283335 273944 293750
BCE 2608+13 2911-05 2809-18 282233 272942 283951
LND 2305+15 2710+07 3032-08 3048-20 296136 296945 296852
RKS 2610 2715+08 2928-07 3043-19 295035 285345 296052
GJT 2707+19 2822+12 2927-05 2930-18 293134 284143 284852
FMN 3307+21 3213+14 2915-06 2414-17 291534 292743 293752
ABQ 3005+20 3309+14 3111-06 9900-17 291433 292042 303052
MBW 2909 2913+06 2933-08 3049-20 296336 297545 297352
DEN 3115+17 2926+10 2935-05 2943-18 284835 284745 295652
PUB 2918+20 2820+13 2829-05 2827-18 293335 294144 305253
ALS 3011+14 2820-06 2821-18 282234 303544 304953
TCC 2016 2117+19 2614+12 3205-06 3308-17 311033 312842 313552
BFF 9900 2406+11 2913+06 2830-08 2839-21 296637 297646 298352
GLD 9900 2809+12 2723+13 2629-06 2838-19 295734 295645 295952
GCK 2428+20 2334+17 2428+10 2725-07 2929-19 304034 294044 304352
GAG 2218+22 2022+17 2119+10 2913-06 3016-18 321934 302144 303852
AMA 2014 1916+16 2110+11 3412-06 3210-18 341233 322543 313452
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DATA BASED ON 051200Z
VALID 060000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3012+18 3019+11 2923-05 2829-19 292936 293044 293550
BCE 3114+15 2606-06 2510-18 282034 283542 284351
LND 9900+18 2811+10 3031-07 3038-20 294937 305745 306153
RKS 2818 2819+11 2928-06 2938-19 294436 294545 295351
GJT 2908+22 2911+14 2924-05 2928-18 283036 283944 294351
FMN 3013+24 3014+15 3508-04 2810-17 271833 282842 294151
ABQ 2706+24 2806+15 3311-05 9900-17 271832 282041 313051
MBW 2815 2816+10 2933-08 2941-21 296137 296745 296853
DEN 1005+17 2715+12 2838-07 2941-19 284336 285045 295151
PUB 1207+19 2722+14 2831-05 2832-18 283435 293944 304051
ALS 9900+16 2910-06 2917-18 282935 293743 304552
TCC 1917 1917+21 2509+13 3312-04 3217-16 301333 312842 323152
BFF 1407 3115+14 2930+07 2938-08 2945-21 296637 297245 297453
GLD 9900 3324+17 3034+11 2837-06 2839-19 285035 285446 295351
GCK 1910+21 2427+18 2725+11 2839-05 2935-18 283335 293744 293250
GAG 1915+26 1914+17 2209+09 3225-05 3119-16 281934 302444 312552
AMA 1816 1816+18 2107+11 3214-05 3213-16 290934 322243 323152
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DATA BASED ON 051200Z
VALID 061200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3509+19 3113+11 2927-07 2923-19 292435 302842 303549
BCE 9900+13 2208-08 3008-18 283134 283742 292649
LND 3109+16 3116+09 3030-07 3035-20 304435 314942 315649
RKS 2913 3114+10 3026-06 3034-20 304036 314242 314949
GJT 3006+19 2917+12 3018-06 2919-19 282836 292942 323049
FMN 3307+22 3309+14 2606-06 3105-19 292434 294042 294451
ABQ 3508+21 3408+14 9900-06 3207-17 301633 303341 304051
MBW 2816 2817+09 3031-07 3037-20 304636 304644 316050
DEN 3007+18 3011+11 3025-05 3030-20 294036 293944 314550
PUB 2309+16 2906+13 3019-05 3024-19 302736 293044 303550
ALS 3115+14 2920-05 3119-19 292835 294144 303751
TCC 2124 2012+18 2312+12 0111-06 3514-18 301934 302843 314252
BFF 2025 2217+16 2511+09 2926-09 3041-21 304437 305345 316752
GLD 2113 1607+16 2210+09 2923-07 2932-20 294436 294044 294551
GCK 2714+22 2708+17 2813+09 2819-07 3025-19 283036 274644 293851
GAG 2519+23 9900+17 9900+11 3014-07 2617-19 291834 282644 304554
AMA 2216 9900+17 1706+11 9900-07 2310-19 331433 302544 314653
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