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NZUS99 KBOU 261649
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1045 MDT WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 261556Z 27005KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP215 T02220122
$
METAR KFNL 261456Z 24003KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP217 T02000122
51009 $
METAR KFNL 261356Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01830122
$
METAR KGXY 261556Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP234
T02390133
METAR KGXY 261456Z 24006KT 10SM FEW120 22/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP235
T02170133 51008
METAR KGXY 261356Z 20003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP237
T01890144
METAR KLMO 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3036 RMK AO2
T02310129
METAR KLMO 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 22/13 A3036 RMK AO2
T02220125
METAR KLMO 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3036 RMK AO2
T02230123
METAR KBDU 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 261615Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 261555Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 261635Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3033 RMK AO2
T02400127
METAR KEIK 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3033 RMK AO2
T02330130
METAR KEIK 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3033 RMK AO2
T02280129
KBJC 261123Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
FM261800 05007KT P6SM SCT090 SCT120
TEMPO 2620/2624 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM270000 13007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM270300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
METAR KBJC 261548Z 35004KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3038
METAR KBJC 261445Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3039
METAR KBJC 261345Z 36006KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3039
KDEN 261451Z 2615/2718 17006KT P6SM FEW110
FM261800 07007KT P6SM SCT090 SCT120
TEMPO 2622/2701 VRB22G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM270100 12009KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120
FM270300 17012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
FM270700 21008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM271400 25007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM271700 06007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KDEN 261553Z 21006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 21/13 A3035 RMK AO2
SLP203 T02170128
METAR KDEN 261453Z 17006KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW200 21/13 A3035 RMK AO2
SLP204 T02060128 51008
METAR KDEN 261353Z 18008KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW200 17/13 A3035 RMK AO2
SLP205 T01670128
METAR KBKF 261558Z 25005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 21/12 A3036 RMK AO2A
SLP207 T02140120
METAR KBKF 261458Z 20006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 20/12 A3036 RMK AO2A
SLP203 T01990121 50006
METAR KBKF 261358Z 09005KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 18/12 A3036 RMK AO2A
SLP207 T01750115
KAPA 261123Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM261800 06007KT P6SM SCT090 SCT120
TEMPO 2621/2701 VRB22G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM270100 11009KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120
FM270400 18012KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
METAR KAPA 261553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 20/12 A3038 RMK AO2
SLP225 T02000117
METAR KAPA 261453Z 13005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW220 19/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01890117 53008
METAR KAPA 261353Z 33004KT 10SM FEW080 FEW220 18/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01780111
METAR KMNH 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 261555Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 261635Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 261615Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 261555Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 261635Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM 24/16 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 261615Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM 23/14 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KSTK 261555Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 22/17 RMK AO2 TSNO
METAR KAKO 261553Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02440133
METAR KAKO 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW070 SCT120 21/13 A3029 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE SLP206 T02060133 51011
METAR KAKO 261353Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM FEW120 19/14 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N-E SLP205 T01890139
METAR KLIC 261555Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP201
T02440117
METAR KLIC 261455Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02220111 50005
METAR KLIC 261355Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01830122
METAR KHEQ 261635Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3025 RMK AO2 T02530149
$
METAR KHEQ 261615Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3024 RMK AO2 T02450150
$
METAR KHEQ 261555Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3024 RMK AO2 T02340150
$
METAR K2V6 261615Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM TS SCT100 SCT120 22/16 A3027 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT NE AND E
METAR K2V6 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 22/16 A3026 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE
METAR K2V6 261535Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM VCTS SCT080 BKN110 22/15 A3026 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N AND E
METAR K2V5 261635Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 261615Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR K2V5 261555Z AUTO 02011KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 261553Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02500144
METAR KITR 261453Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02170144 58003
METAR KITR 261353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02000150
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/26/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:22:02 MDT / 19:42:02 MDT
DENVER - 06:22:42 MDT / 19:40:31 MDT
STERLING - 06:14:29 MDT / 19:34:45 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/26/26 16:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...317/019
15000 FT MSL...320/023
14000 FT MSL...309/018
13000 FT MSL...306/020
12600 FT MSL...305/020
12000 FT MSL...303/019
11000 FT MSL...302/018
11000 FT MSL...301/017
10000 FT MSL...300/012
9900 FT MSL...297/011
9000 FT MSL...222/007
8800 FT MSL...225/007
8000 FT MSL...165/006
7900 FT MSL...151/006
7300 FT MSL...160/007
7000 FT MSL...154/007
6600 FT MSL...161/006
6200 FT MSL...158/007
6000 FT MSL...177/006
5900 FT MSL...162/006
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 523 AM MDT WED AUG 26 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS ARE
CURRENTLY FROM THE EAST/SOUTHEAST DUE TO AN OUTFLOW BOUNDARY FROM
THUNDERSTORMS OVER THE EASTERN PLAINS. THERE IS SOME UNCERTAINTY
WITH HOW THESE WINDS WILL EVOLVE IN THE NEAR FUTURE, BUT MOST
GUIDANCE HAS LIGHT DRAINAGE FLOW RETURNING. FOR NOW, HAVE OPTED IN
TO FOLLOW GUIDANCE, BUT WINDS COULD REMAIN FROM THE EAST THROUGH
THE EARLY MORNING HOURS. PATCHY AREAS OF FOG AND THE LOW STRATUS
DECK HAVE NOT MATERIALIZED OVER THE PLAINS YET, SO HAVE TAKEN THE
LOWER CLOUDS OUT OF THE TAF. HOWEVER, IF EASTERLY WINDS REMAIN AT
THE AIRPORT, THERE IS A CHANCE (<30% AT THIS TIME) THAT LOW
STRATUS DECK COULD FORM. WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR.
SCATTERED AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE STILL EXPECTED
AT ALL TAF SITES THIS AFTERNOON, WITH GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS OF 30-40
KTS POSSIBLE. CONVECTION STILL LOOKS ON TRACK TO LEAVE THE
TERMINALS BY 01Z, HOWEVER THERE COULD BE NEARBY STORMS LINGERING
THROUGH 03Z. BEHIND CONVECTION, WINDS WILL LIKELY BE FROM THE
SOUTHEAST DUE TO OUTFLOW BOUNDARIES, BEFORE DRAINAGE FLOW RETURNS
TO THE TERMINALS.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 261635Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 261615Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 261555Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 261555Z 05004KT 10SM FEW200 23/10 A3040 RMK AO2A SLP201
T02330097
METAR KAFF 261455Z 02005KT 10SM FEW200 22/09 A3038 RMK AO2A SLP194
T02160091 50003
METAR KAFF 261355Z 36008KT 10SM FEW200 17/10 A3039 RMK AO2A SLP203
T01700099
KCOS 261125Z 2612/2712 35006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM261700 14008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM262100 17011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 PROB30 2622/2703
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM270300 01008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KCOS 261554Z 04011KT 10SM FEW085 FEW220 23/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP211
T02280117
METAR KCOS 261454Z 07012KT 10SM FEW220 21/12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP210
T02110117 50007
METAR KCOS 261354Z 01003KT 10SM FEW220 19/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01890117
METAR KFLY 261635Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3046 RMK AO2
T02260104
METAR KFLY 261615Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3046 RMK AO2
T02180108
METAR KFLY 261555Z AUTO 04008G14KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3046 RMK AO2
T02140105
KFCS 261302Z 2613/2718 34009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3036INS
BECMG 2615/2616 13009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3034INS
BECMG 2617/2618 14010G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN100CB QNH3029INS
TEMPO 2619/2702 VRB35G45KT 4800 -TSRAGR BKN060CB
BECMG 2702/2703 34009KT 9999 NSW FEW120 QNH3032INS
BECMG 2715/2716 13009KT 9999 FEW140 QNH3030INS TX31/2621Z
TN14/2712Z
METAR KFCS 261555Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP223
T02380115 $
METAR KFCS 261455Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP223
T02080106 52009 $
METAR KFCS 261355Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01880104 $
KPUB 261125Z 2612/2712 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM261800 13008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM262000 12012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 2623/2703
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM270300 02009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KPUB 261553Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02500139
METAR KPUB 261453Z 06003KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP206 T02060144
53012
METAR KPUB 261353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01720139
METAR KVTP 261635Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 261615Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 261555Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 261554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02440111
METAR KTAD 261454Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP207
T02170117 50008
METAR KTAD 261354Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01890117
METAR KLHX 261553Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP198
T02390167
METAR KLHX 261453Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM FEW011 21/18 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02060178 53016
METAR KLHX 261353Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP196
T01940172
METAR KLAA 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP201
T02440172 $
METAR KLAA 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02170172 51015 $
METAR KLAA 261353Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01940178 $
METAR KSPD 261556Z AUTO 07009KT 25/16 A3029 RMK AO1 SLP196 T02500156
METAR KSPD 261456Z AUTO 07007KT 23/16 A3028 RMK AO1 SLP196 T02280156
51016
METAR KSPD 261356Z AUTO 09008KT 19/16 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP193 T01940161
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/26/2026
BURLINGTON - 06:12:29 MDT / 19:29:13 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:23:12 MDT / 19:37:17 MDT
LAMAR - 06:15:24 MDT / 19:29:03 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/26/26 16:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...303/018
9000 FT MSL...225/008
8000 FT MSL...070/005
7700 FT MSL...062/007
7100 FT MSL...057/010
7000 FT MSL...058/010
6300 FT MSL...060/011
6000 FT MSL...063/012
5900 FT MSL...063/012
5700 FT MSL...067/012
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1130 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 529 AM MDT WED AUG 26 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED ACROSS MUCH OF THE FORECAST AREA OVER THE
NEXT 24 HRS, INCLUDING THE THREE MAIN TAF SITES OF KCOS, KPUB AND
KALS. CONVECTION WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN BY 18Z
TODAY, AFFECTING TAF SITES BY MID-AFTERNOON. THEREFORE, INTRODUCED
PROB30 WORDING FOR ALL THREE SITES BY 21Z-23Z AND LASTING THROUGH
03Z FOR VARIABLE WIND GUSTS TO 30-35 KTS AND -TSRA. HAIL MAY AFFECT
KCOS AND KPUB AS WELL. FURTHER EAST ACROSS THE EASTERN PLAINS,
STRONG TO SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING, WITH THE MAIN THREATS BEING DAMAGING WIND
GUSTS AND HAIL 1-2 INCHES IN DIAMETER. FINALLY, SOME PATCHY FOG MAY
AFFECT KCOS AND KPUB AFTER 09Z, BUT CONFIDENCE WAS TOO LOW TO
INCLUDE IN TAFS AT THIS TIME.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP217
T02060044
METAR KCAG 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP235
T01560044 50004
METAR KCAG 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP232
T01110044
METAR KHDN 261556Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP222
T02170039
METAR KHDN 261456Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01780039 50006
METAR KHDN 261356Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01440033
METAR KSBS 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3043 RMK AO1
T02190036
METAR KSBS 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3044 RMK AO1
T02010035
METAR KSBS 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3044 RMK AO1
T01880037
METAR KC07 261635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/02 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 261615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/02 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 261555Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/02 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3054 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 261615Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3054 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3054 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02060039
METAR KEEO 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01670039 50004
METAR KEEO 261353Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01170033
METAR K20V 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3057 RMK AO2
T01870055
METAR KGNB 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3057 RMK AO2
T01730062
METAR KGNB 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3058 RMK AO2
T01560067
METAR K0CO 261635Z AUTO 31010G17KT 250V050 10SM SCT050 11/00 A3085 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 261615Z AUTO 34005G14KT 10SM SCT050 10/00 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 261555Z AUTO 34007KT 160V090 10SM CLR 10/00 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 261633Z AUTO 31010G22KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 261613Z AUTO 30012G20KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 261553Z AUTO 30011G19KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3072 RMK AO2
KGJT 261120Z 2612/2712 08013KT P6SM BKN150
FM261900 28007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM270300 04005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 261553Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02610050
METAR KGJT 261453Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02440056
51009
METAR KGJT 261353Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02110056
KRIL 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM BKN150
FM261600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT150
FM262100 30008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM270300 08005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRIL 261553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02220067
METAR KRIL 261453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01890056 50008
METAR KRIL 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01560044
METAR K5SM 261635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/00 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 261615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/00 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 261555Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 16/00 A3075 RMK AO2
KEGE 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
FM262000 25010G20KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM270000 33008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM270600 11006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KEGE 261556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP235
T01830056
METAR KEGE 261456Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP243 T01500056
50005
METAR KEGE 261356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP242
T01390056
KASE 261120Z 2612/2712 21008KT P6SM BKN150
FM261800 36010G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM270000 32007KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM270600 22006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KASE 261553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02110028
METAR KASE 261453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01720028
50005
METAR KASE 261353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP208
T01390028
METAR KCCU 261635Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM SCT060 11/M02 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 261615Z AUTO 27013G22KT 10SM SCT060 12/M02 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 261555Z AUTO 26014G19KT 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01670039
METAR KLXV 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP233
T01280033 50003
METAR KLXV 261353Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP235
T00890028
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/26/2026
RANGELY - 06:37:29 MDT / 19:56:15 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:37:53 MDT / 19:54:03 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:29:08 MDT / 19:48:56 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/26/26 16:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12400 FT MSL...307/014
11700 FT MSL...306/016
11000 FT MSL...296/011
10400 FT MSL...088/006
10100 FT MSL...102/005
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1122 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 518 AM MDT WED AUG 26 2026
SOME CLOUDS WILL DRIFT OVERHEAD THIS MORNING BEFORE CONVECTION
STARTS AFTER 18Z. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL FORM
OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON WITH THE BEST CHANCES FOR
CONVECTION OVER KGUC AND KTEX. OUTSIDE OF CONVECTION, GENERALLY
LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED. VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE, MIGHT BE
SOME BRIEF MVFR UNDER STRONGER SHOWERS/STORMS.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 261635Z AUTO 21003KT 5SM HZ CLR 24/07 A3033 RMK AO2
T02410068
METAR KAJZ 261615Z AUTO 22003KT 5SM HZ CLR 23/06 A3033 RMK AO2
T02310064
METAR KAJZ 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 22/06 A3034 RMK AO2
T02180062
KMTJ 261120Z 2612/2712 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM261700 32006KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM270300 14006KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
METAR KMTJ 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02390061
METAR KMTJ 261453Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP198
T02000067 50006
METAR KMTJ 261353Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01720056
METAR KGUC 261556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP270
T01560061 $
METAR KGUC 261456Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP280
T01220061 50005 $
METAR KGUC 261356Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP283
T00890056 $
METAR K7BM 261635Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 261615Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 261555Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 261635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3052 RMK AO2
T02060035
METAR KAEJ 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3053 RMK AO2
T01940046
METAR KAEJ 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3053 RMK AO2
T01810049
METAR KANK 261635Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3047 RMK AO2
T02050078
METAR KANK 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3048 RMK AO2
T01830083
METAR KANK 261555Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3049 RMK AO2
T01780082
METAR KMYP 261635Z AUTO 29011G18KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3094 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 261615Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 261555Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 261635Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3033 RMK AO2
T02510064
METAR KAIB 261615Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3032 RMK AO2
T02460069
METAR KAIB 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3033 RMK AO2
T02350048
KTEX 261120Z 2612/2712 14006KT P6SM SKC PROB30 2618/2622 4SM -TSRA
BKN090CB
FM262200 27007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM270200 13006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KTEX 261635Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 261615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 261635Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 261615Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 261555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 261553Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02560050
METAR KCEZ 261453Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP199
6//// T02060067 51010
METAR KCEZ 261353Z AUTO CLR 16/05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01560050 PWINO
PNO $
KDRO 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM261900 27007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM262000 28010G22KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM270000 04007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM270300 05004KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP214
T02330067
METAR KDRO 261453Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP217
T02000039 51016
METAR KDRO 261353Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP224
T01500044
METAR KPSO 261635Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 261615Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 261555Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 261635Z AUTO 22006KT 180V250 10SM CLR 13/02 A3087 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 261615Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 261555Z AUTO 23010G16KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3087 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 261125Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW200
FM261900 26007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM262100 24012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 2621/2702
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM270200 15006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM270700 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 261552Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP239
T01940061 $
METAR KALS 261452Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP237
T01720061 51010 $
METAR KALS 261352Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP246
T01220050 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/26/2026
VAIL - 06:28:23 MDT / 19:45:59 MDT
DURANGO - 06:37:23 MDT / 19:49:05 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:29:11 MDT / 19:41:19 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/26/26 16:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12400 FT MSL...307/014
11700 FT MSL...306/016
11000 FT MSL...296/011
10400 FT MSL...088/006
10100 FT MSL...102/005
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1122 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 518 AM MDT WED AUG 26 2026
SOME CLOUDS WILL DRIFT OVERHEAD THIS MORNING BEFORE CONVECTION
STARTS AFTER 18Z. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL FORM
OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN THIS AFTERNOON WITH THE BEST CHANCES FOR
CONVECTION OVER KGUC AND KTEX. OUTSIDE OF CONVECTION, GENERALLY
LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED. VFR CONDITIONS WILL CONTINUE, MIGHT BE
SOME BRIEF MVFR UNDER STRONGER SHOWERS/STORMS.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KPGA 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02890061
METAR KPGA 261453Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02670056 53013
METAR KPGA 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02500056
METAR KRQE 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02500061 $
METAR KRQE 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02000067 51015 $
METAR KRQE 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01560056 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1055 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION...WEDNESDAY 26/12Z THROUGH THURSDAY 27/12Z
VFR
CONDITIONS, BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE IN STORMS. A FEW ISOLATED TO SCATTERED
SHOWERS/STORMS POSSIBLE OVER THE RIM AND WHITE MOUNTAINS BETWEEN
18Z-02Z. WINDS SOUTHWEST TO WEST 5-15 KTS DURING THE DAYTIME, THEN
LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC
WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS.
OUTLOOK...THURSDAY 27/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 29/12Z...MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS, BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS. AFTERNOON SHOWERS/STORMS
POSSIBLE OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN BETWEEN 18Z AND 03Z EACH DAY.
DAYTIME WINDS SW-W 5-15KTS, NIGHTTIME WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR
TERRAIN DRIVEN. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 261501Z 2615/2718 15006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
TEMPO 2615/2616 36006KT -SHRA BKN080
FM261900 34007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150 PROB30 2620/2623
20014G26KT -SHRA SCT100
FM270300 14006KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KSLC 261554Z 06004KT 10SM FEW110 BKN140 BKN230 28/12 A3018 RMK AO2
RAE06 SLP160 VIRGA SH VC NW P0000 T02780117
METAR KSLC 261454Z 00000KT 10SM -RA FEW120TCU BKN150 BKN220 26/11 A3018
RMK AO2 RAB54 SLP158 VIRGA TCU NW P0000 60000 T02560106
50007
METAR KSLC 261354Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 BKN150 BKN220 22/14 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP161 VIRGA ACC NW SH DSNT SE T02220139
KVEL 261120Z 2612/2712 28005KT P6SM SCT200
FM261500 15003KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM262200 33009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM270600 28004KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KVEL 261553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP208
T02220050
METAR KVEL 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02110061 51009
METAR KVEL 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 19/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01940061
METAR KPUC 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02610044
METAR KPUC 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02390039 53006
METAR KPUC 261353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02060039
KCNY 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB03KT P6SM SCT200
FM261600 10007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM262100 27010G20KT P6SM SCT250
FM270300 30005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 261553Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02890056
METAR KCNY 261453Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02670056 52009
METAR KCNY 261353Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02440050
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1633 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION
THE SLC TERMINAL WILL SEE VFR CONDITIONS THROUGHOUT
THE DAY. GENERALLY LIGHT WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO SHIFT TO THE
NORTHWEST BETWEEN 18Z AND 20Z. THERE IS A 30 PERCENT CHANCE THAT
OUTFLOW FROM NEARBY THUNDERSTORMS WILL BRING PERIODS OF GUSTY
AND/OR ERRATIC WINDS TO THE TERMINAL FOR PERIODS THIS AFTERNOON
INTO THE EARLY EVENING.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST
FOR THE ENTIRE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE PERIOD WITH GENERALLY LIGHT
AND TERRAIN DRIVEN WINDS. ANOTHER ROUND OF SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON, WITH MOST POINTS ACROSS
THE AIRSPACE SEEING ABOUT A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF BEING IMPACTED BY
A STORM THROUGH THE EARLY EVENING. THE MAIN IMPACTS WITH ANY
STORMS WOULD BE GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS, LIGHTNING, AND BRIEF
MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 261134Z 2612/2712 13009KT P6SM SCT100
FM261800 24010KT P6SM SCT100
PROB30 2618/2622 VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM270300 16009KT P6SM FEW140=
METAR KEVW 261553Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM BKN110 16/07 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP227
T01610072
METAR KEVW 261453Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM OVC110 16/06 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01560061 53013
METAR KEVW 261353Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM FEW120 14/05 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01390050
KRKS 261120Z 2612/2712 08005KT P6SM SKC
FM261600 28008KT P6SM FEW120
FM262100 25012G20KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2623/2701 VRB25G40KT
6SM -TSRA SCT050 BKN120CB
FM270100 26005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM270800 21005KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KRKS 261554Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01940056
METAR KRKS 261454Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01720050 51007
METAR KRKS 261354Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP232
T01440050
KRWL 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
FM261800 27012G18KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2621/2624 VRB20G35KT
P6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM270200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 261553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP210
T02000072
METAR KRWL 261453Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01780078 50005
METAR KRWL 261353Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01440083
KLAR 261120Z 2612/2712 18006KT P6SM FEW100
FM261700 33008KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2619/2623 VRB20G35KT 5SM
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM270200 16008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KLAR 261553Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01940089
METAR KLAR 261453Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01610083 50007
METAR KLAR 261353Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01280078
KCYS 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
FM261700 14011KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2620/2624 VRB20G35KT 3SM
TSRA BKN060CB
FM270100 20008KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KCYS 261553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP209 T02110106
$
METAR KCYS 261453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP212 T01890106
51009 $
METAR KCYS 261353Z 26004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP216 T01610094
$
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/26/26 16:33 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...032/001
24000 FT MSL...257/001
16000 FT MSL...313/006
15000 FT MSL...317/007
14600 FT MSL...274/010
14000 FT MSL...284/015
13000 FT MSL...275/013
12700 FT MSL...269/012
12000 FT MSL...274/010
11200 FT MSL...265/008
11000 FT MSL...264/009
10000 FT MSL...236/007
10000 FT MSL...237/008
9000 FT MSL...237/007
9000 FT MSL...234/007
8100 FT MSL...201/008
8000 FT MSL...196/007
7000 FT MSL...264/003
6200 FT MSL...329/006
6000 FT MSL...330/005
6000 FT MSL...331/006
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/26/26 16:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15100 FT MSL...317/023
15000 FT MSL...316/021
14000 FT MSL...290/019
13200 FT MSL...304/015
13000 FT MSL...306/015
12000 FT MSL...316/015
11700 FT MSL...324/014
11000 FT MSL...334/013
10500 FT MSL...329/012
10000 FT MSL...350/011
9500 FT MSL...339/009
8000 FT MSL...256/004
7900 FT MSL...298/003
7300 FT MSL...246/008
7000 FT MSL...253/007
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1132 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 530 AM MDT WED AUG 26 2026
VFR FLIGHT CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY. SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN OF WESTERN AND
CENTRAL WYOMING AFTER 19Z AND MOVE EAST THROUGH THE AFTERNOON.
CONVECTION WILL BE WIDELY SCATTERED TODAY, SO CONFIDENCE IN DIRECT
IMPACTS AT TERMINALS IS RATHER LOW. THAT BEING SAID, KCOD, KRIW,
KRKS, KLND, KPNA, AND KBPI HAVE A 30 PERCENT CHANCE OF SEEING A
SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM BETWEEN 20Z AND 03Z, RESPECTIVELY. SHOWERS
AND THUNDERSTORMS AT AND AROUND KJAC AND KCPR ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN
OVER THE NEARBY MOUNTAINS, WITH LESS THAN A 15 PERCENT CHANCE
OF DIRECT IMPACTS. THE PRIMARY HAZARDS WITH ANY SHOWERS OR
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE GUSTY 35 TO 40KT WINDS AND FREQUENT LIGHTNING.
OUTSIDE OF ANY THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY, WINDS REMAIN 10 KTS OR
LESS AT MOST TERMINALS. BREEZY AFTERNOON WINDS WITH GUSTS AROUND
20KTS ARE FORECAST AT KCPR AND KRKS.
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 1103 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 503 AM MDT WED AUG 26 2026
PARTLY CLOUDY SKIES EXPECTED ACROSS MUCH OF SOUTHEAST WYOMING AND
WESTERN NEBRASKA THIS MORNING AS SHOWERS AND STORMS CONTINUE TO MOVE
OFF TO THE SOUTHEAST. LIGHT WINDS CONTINUE THIS MORNING BEFORE
INCREASING IN LATE-MORNING HOURS FOR MOST TERMINALS. ISOLATED TO
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS MOVE IN THE AFTERNOON AND
EVENING, SOME OF WHICH MAY BE STRONG TO SEVERE. GUSTY, ERRATIC WINDS
ARE POSSIBLE IN AND AROUND EVERY SHOWER AND THUNDERSTORM THAT FORMS
THIS EVENING. THE STRONGEST STORMS MAY HAVE 2+ INCH HAIL AND
DAMAGING WINDS (50+ KTS). WINDS DECREASE WITH CLEARING SKIES LATE
THIS EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT HOURS.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 261635Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3034 RMK AO2
T02400130
METAR KIBM 261615Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3034 RMK AO2
T02320144
METAR KIBM 261555Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3033 RMK AO2
T02260145
KSNY 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB05KT P6SM SCT050 OVC100
FM261600 12008KT P6SM SCT080 PROB30 2623/2702 VRB20G35KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM270200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 261635Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3022 RMK AO2
T02810169
METAR KOGA 261615Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3022 RMK AO2
T02760164
METAR KOGA 261555Z AUTO 33011G14KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3022 RMK AO2
T02720158
KMCK 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM FEW180 PROB30 2612/2615
30020G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN035CB
FM262200 12009KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KMCK 261553Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP198
T02440183
METAR KMCK 261453Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3018 RMK AO2 RAE1354
SLP195 P0000 60000 T02390178 50005
SPECI KMCK 261404Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM FEW050 SCT100 SCT120 21/18 A3018
RMK AO2 RAE1354 P0000 T02110178
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/26/26 16:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...315/023
15000 FT MSL...317/021
14200 FT MSL...325/020
14000 FT MSL...327/020
13000 FT MSL...331/018
12000 FT MSL...330/018
12000 FT MSL...330/018
11000 FT MSL...332/019
10100 FT MSL...332/018
10000 FT MSL...332/018
9000 FT MSL...321/015
8500 FT MSL...315/014
8000 FT MSL...312/013
7500 FT MSL...311/011
7000 FT MSL...326/009
6500 FT MSL...354/009
6000 FT MSL...011/009
5400 FT MSL...024/010
5000 FT MSL...025/011
4700 FT MSL...027/010
4100 FT MSL...029/010
4000 FT MSL...030/010
3600 FT MSL...035/011
3400 FT MSL...039/011
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1131 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 631 AM CDT WED AUG 26 2026
THE MAIN AVIATION CONCERN WILL BE ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS SOUTHWEST NEBRASKA. HAVE INCLUDED VCSH AT
KLBF UNTIL 15Z, ALTHOUGH A BRIEF THUNDERSTORM IS ALSO POSSIBLE.
OTHERWISE WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT TODAY INTO TONIGHT. OTHER
THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE BY EARLY EVENING WEST OF THE KLBF
TERMINAL, MAINLY ACROSS THE PANHANDLE AND FAR SOUTHWEST
NEBRASKA.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 261120Z 2612/2712 VRB06KT P6SM FEW180 PROB30 2612/2614
30020G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN035CB
FM262200 15009KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KGLD 261553Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02610156
METAR KGLD 261453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02170144 58002
METAR KGLD 261353Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02000144
KGCK 261120Z 2612/2712 02006KT P6SM SKC
FM270000 09008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 261554Z 04008KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02830183
METAR KGCK 261454Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP185 T02670178
50007
METAR KGCK 261354Z 35008KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02330183
METAR KLBL 261556Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02780194 PNO $
METAR KLBL 261456Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 26/20 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP193
6//// T02560200 51012 PNO $
METAR KLBL 261356Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02220194 PNO $
METAR KEHA 261635Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3028 RMK AO2
T02930149
METAR KEHA 261615Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3028 RMK AO2
T02890156
METAR KEHA 261555Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3028 RMK AO2
T02770157
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/26/26 16:35 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...354/015
16000 FT MSL...332/019
15000 FT MSL...318/015
14000 FT MSL...326/014
13900 FT MSL...326/013
13000 FT MSL...331/014
12000 FT MSL...329/012
11700 FT MSL...330/011
11000 FT MSL...333/011
10000 FT MSL...349/010
9800 FT MSL...356/010
9000 FT MSL...001/010
8200 FT MSL...002/010
8000 FT MSL...001/010
7100 FT MSL...007/010
7000 FT MSL...007/010
6000 FT MSL...010/009
6000 FT MSL...010/009
5100 FT MSL...014/007
5000 FT MSL...012/007
4400 FT MSL...021/007
4000 FT MSL...016/007
3800 FT MSL...024/006
3200 FT MSL...018/009
3000 FT MSL...025/010
3000 FT MSL...025/010
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0856 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 250 AM MDT WED AUG 26 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH MOST OF THE 12Z
TAF PERIOD AT BOTH TERMINALS. THUNDERSTORMS APPROACHING THE I-76
CORRIDOR IN NORTHEAST CO AT 0825 UTC THIS MORNING COULD
POTENTIALLY AFFECT BOTH TERMINALS AN HOUR OR TWO ON EITHER SIDE
OF SUNRISE (EARLIER AT GLD, LATER AT MCK), IF SAID STORMS
PERSIST FOR THAT LONG. A PROB30 GROUP FOR THUNDERSTORMS HAS BEEN
INTRODUCED TO BOTH TAF SITES EARLY THIS MORNING. STORMS ARE
POSSIBLE AT EITHER TERMINAL LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO TONIGHT,
THOUGH.. CONFIDENCE IN STORM DEVELOPMENT AND COVERAGE IS LOW
ENOUGH TO PRECLUDE EXPLICIT MENTION WITH THE 12Z TAF ISSUANCE.
LIGHT SE, ESE OR VARIABLE WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE TAF
PERIOD AT BOTH TERMINALS. GUSTY/ERRATIC WINDS CAN BE EXPECTED
WITH ANY STORMS, SHOULD STORMS BE PRESENT IN VICINITY OF EITHER
TERMINAL.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1023 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/
ISSUED AT 522 AM CDT WED AUG 26 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH SKIES BECOMING MOSTLY CLEAR.
WINDS WILL BE FROM THE NORTH THIS MORNING, SHIFTING TO AN
EASTERLY DIRECTION THIS AFTERNOON. WIND SHOULD REMAIN BELOW 12
KNOTS.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 261120Z 2612/2712 27006KT P6SM OVC250
FM261700 03006KT P6SM SKC
FM270000 08007KT P6SM FEW110
FM270300 09005KT P6SM BKN100
PROB30 2703/2709 4SM TSRA BR OVC025CB=
METAR KGUY 261553Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02780161
METAR KGUY 261453Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02610172 50009
METAR KGUY 261353Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02220167
KDHT 261120Z 2612/2712 33005KT P6SM BKN110
FM261500 36005KT P6SM FEW250
FM262100 07006KT P6SM SKC
FM270300 35008KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2703/2709 4SM TSRA BR
OVC025CB
METAR KDHT 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP201
T02390172
METAR KDHT 261453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP196
6//// T02390161 53014 PNO
METAR KDHT 261353Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02110161 PNO
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1129 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 623 AM CDT WED AUG 26 2026
OVERNIGHT ACTIVITY HAS SEEN CAMS BOTH WEAKEN AND DELAY OR CHANCES
OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS TONIGHT WITH CURRENT TRENDS NOT
SEEING ANYTHING MOVE INTO THE AREA TILL AROUND 03 UTC. IMPACTS
REMAIN MORE LIKELY AT BOTH KDHT AND KGUY FOR THE NIGHT WITH KAMA
NOT HAVING ENOUGH CONFIDENCE TO HAVE MENTION IN THE PRESENT
PACKAGE. ONCE AGAIN THE MAIN THREAT FROM ANY STORMS IS GOING TO BE
GUSTY AND ERRATIC SURFACE WINDS WITH LARGE HAIL AND HEAVY
RAINFALL NOT FULLY RULED OUT JUST YET. OTHERWISE, ALL TERMINALS
SHOULD CONTINUE TO CLEAR OUT THROUGH THE MORNING AND AFTERNOON
HOURS WITH VFR CONDITIONS LOOKING TO HOLD THROUGH AT LEAST 00
UTC.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 261154Z 2612/2712 08006KT P6SM SKC
FM262000 28011KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150 PROB30 2701/2704
VRB18G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM270400 08011KT P6SM SCT130
FM271000 08006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 261553Z 09008KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02670078
METAR KFMN 261453Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP198 T02390061
51010
METAR KFMN 261353Z 09006KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02000067
METAR KLVS 261553Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02170106
METAR KLVS 261453Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02060100 50002
METAR KLVS 261353Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01780117
METAR KRTN 261553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP218
T02170111
METAR KRTN 261453Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01830122 52000
METAR KRTN 261353Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01330111
METAR KCAO 261555Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02830128
METAR KCAO 261455Z AUTO 28014KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02610128 51004
METAR KCAO 261355Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02170133
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0911 UTC WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 26, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1143 PM MDT TUE AUG 25 2026
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS WILL LINGER INTO THE
LATE NIGHT HOURS ON THE FAR EASTERN PLAINS, THEN DIMINISH IN THE
PRE-DAWN HOURS. THERE WILL BE AN INCREASE IN STORM COVERAGE
AREAWIDE ON WEDNESDAY WITH SCATTERED TO ISOLATED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS WEST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN, AND SCATTERED TO
NUMEROUS COVERAGE FARTHER EAST. STORM MOTION WILL MOSTLY BE
TOWARD THE EAST AND SOUTHEAST AROUND 10-25 KT WITH THE FASTEST
SPEEDS IN THE EAST. SOME STORMS WILL TURN SEVERE ALONG AND EAST OF
THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN BY PRODUCING LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING
WINDS. HIGH RES MODELS DEPICT STORMS ALONG AND EAST OF THE CENTRAL
MOUNTAIN CHAIN FORMING CLUSTERS AND LINES DURING THE AFTERNOON
THAT TRACK SOUTHEASTWARD AND LINGER UNTIL MID-EVENING ON THE
PLAINS SOUTH OF I-40. IN ADDITION, RECORD AND NEAR-RECORD HIGH
TEMPERATURES WILL RETURN TO SOUTHERN, CENTRAL, AND WESTERN AREAS
ON WEDNESDAY, MAKING DENSITY ALTITUDE AN IMPORTANT CONSIDERATION
FOR AVIATION OPERATIONS NEAR COMPLEX TERRAIN.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 261800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2306+18 2212+10 2418-09 2522-20 252837 253146 264254
BCE 1810+12 2317-07 2619-20 241835 242746 264949
LND 2805+18 2911+09 2819-10 2825-21 273537 274347 274257
RKS 2307 2711+10 2817-10 2722-20 263337 263246 273857
GJT 9900+19 9900+11 2509-08 2717-20 272535 263246 274552
FMN 9900+20 2708+12 2914-08 2814-19 271535 262944 283750
ABQ 9900+19 2806+13 3110-08 2816-19 282634 272743 292751
MBW 2906 2812+09 3022-09 2931-20 283336 293146 283457
DEN 3007+17 3212+10 3217-08 3024-20 293336 283746 284554
PUB 9900+17 2808+10 3013-08 3120-19 291835 282645 294553
ALS 2908+12 3113-07 2911-19 291835 283044 284052
TCC 1506 9900+17 2807+11 3019-07 3022-18 302734 292642 292553
BFF 9900 9900+13 2907+07 3121-09 3027-20 293237 283347 293757
GLD 1210 9900+14 2911+08 3021-09 3226-19 302835 293246 294355
GCK 9900+20 9900+13 3007+07 3124-08 3022-18 302535 293145 294454
GAG 0508+20 0408+14 3408+07 3318-08 3118-18 261734 292544 294053
AMA 0905 2611+15 3309+09 3017-07 3017-18 311834 302443 283053
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DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 270000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+20 2608+11 2420-08 2623-19 263236 252947 274552
BCE 2108+14 2512-07 2515-19 261835 262844 264851
LND 9900+15 2906+09 2821-08 2826-20 273136 263447 274054
RKS 2312 2806+10 2813-08 2921-19 283536 263646 254255
GJT 3007+21 2808+13 2613-07 2718-19 272435 283146 285151
FMN 2812+22 2812+13 2911-06 2716-19 272034 272744 284450
ABQ 3005+22 2706+13 3012-06 3117-18 282933 273643 312850
MBW 9900 2907+10 2922-09 2826-21 284237 284746 285355
DEN 0907+18 9900+10 2923-07 2925-19 294036 294146 294554
PUB 1308+18 1406+10 3317-07 3117-19 303034 284145 285653
ALS 2809+12 2808-07 2809-19 301034 291644 294452
TCC 1408 1509+19 1608+10 3013-07 3119-18 322932 313442 304053
BFF 1206 9900+15 3116+08 3027-09 3037-20 284436 294647 294857
GLD 1311 9900+15 3111+08 3225-07 3136-19 304336 294646 294655
GCK 1110+23 1407+14 3211+07 3121-07 3228-18 303435 303946 295353
GAG 0810+22 0605+14 3413+08 3218-07 3227-18 302234 303644 304251
AMA 1208 1307+16 3106+09 3417-07 3319-18 312333 303843 303450
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DATA BASED ON 261200Z
VALID 271200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1606 2109+19 2513+11 2718-08 2614-20 252436 263247 275154
BCE 2509+12 2320-07 2415-19 252035 262844 284552
LND 2705+17 2908+10 3116-09 2919-21 283437 283747 284857
RKS 9900 3007+10 3109-08 2814-20 293136 283447 284855
GJT 9900+19 2707+11 3017-08 3018-20 272135 282945 284853
FMN 9900+19 3108+13 3015-08 3211-20 291635 293043 303551
ABQ 2305+18 3009+12 3318-07 3219-19 282034 302442 302351
MBW 3107 3108+09 3318-09 3121-20 303537 303747 294755
DEN 2306+17 3205+10 3219-09 3124-19 313036 303246 294053
PUB 2608+16 3406+10 3222-08 3321-18 292334 282946 303453
ALS 2910+11 3221-08 3418-19 291935 292944 303951
TCC 9900 0505+16 3208+09 3215-07 3221-18 292534 272043 313352
BFF 2210 2507+14 9900+08 3123-09 3122-20 313737 303847 304656
GLD 1506 3109+14 3010+07 3420-08 3218-19 293935 263545 283856
GCK 2308+19 2711+12 2909+06 2805-08 2713-18 281834 282245 292657
GAG 9900+20 3009+12 3408+06 3408-07 3008-18 292334 303345 294258
AMA 1005 2007+14 2911+08 2510-07 2408-18 311234 302344 303253
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