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NZUS99 KBOU 171408
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0805 MDT FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 171356Z 03008KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02170111
$
METAR KFNL 171256Z 02007KT 10SM FEW120 19/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01890106 $
METAR KFNL 171156Z 02007KT 10SM FEW120 17/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01720111 10244 20172 53004 $
METAR KGXY 171356Z AUTO 12004KT 7SM CLR 23/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02330117 PNO $
METAR KGXY 171256Z AUTO 07004KT 7SM CLR 20/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02000117 PNO $
METAR KGXY 171156Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP150
6//// 7//// T01830111 10244 20178 52001 PNO $
METAR KLMO 171355Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3017 RMK AO2
T02210102
METAR KLMO 171335Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3017 RMK AO2
T02150104
METAR KLMO 171315Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3016 RMK AO2
T02060102
METAR KBDU 171355Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171335Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171315Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 171355Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3014 RMK AO2 T02150108
$
METAR KEIK 171335Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3014 RMK AO2 T02090105
$
METAR KEIK 171315Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3014 RMK AO2 T02070105
$
KBJC 171132Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM171600 34007KT P6SM SCT110
FM172000 08008KT P6SM BKN100
FM180400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
FM180900 33005KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KBJC 171345Z 33008KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3019
METAR KBJC 171245Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3018
METAR KBJC 171215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 20/08 A3017 RMK AO2
KDEN 171132Z 1712/1818 18011KT P6SM FEW100
FM171400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW110
FM171900 10009KT P6SM SCT110
FM172100 11011G19KT P6SM BKN100
FM180400 14009KT P6SM SCT100
FM180800 19009KT P6SM SKC
FM181400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181700 08008KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KDEN 171353Z 23006KT 10SM FEW100 23/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02330094
METAR KDEN 171253Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 21/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02060100
METAR KDEN 171153Z 16008KT 10SM FEW100 19/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01890094 10228 20189 55004
KBKF 170900Z 1709/1815 18009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3016INS
BECMG 1717/1718 04007KT 9999 SCT070 QNH3019INS TX32/1721Z
TN18/1712Z
METAR KBKF 171258Z 20005KT 10SM FEW200 21/09 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP118
T02100092
METAR KBKF 171158Z 17006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 20/09 A3014 RMK AO2A
SLP111 T01960089 10233 20196 55004
METAR KBKF 171058Z 19014KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 21/10 A3014 RMK AO2A
SLP107 T02090095
KAPA 171132Z 1712/1812 18009KT P6SM FEW110
FM171300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW110
FM171900 09008KT P6SM SCT110
FM172300 12010G18KT P6SM BKN100
FM180300 16012KT P6SM SCT100
FM181000 20007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KAPA 171353Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 22/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02220089 $
METAR KAPA 171253Z 16006KT 10SM SCT120 19/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01940094
METAR KAPA 171153Z 16008KT 10SM SCT120 18/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01830094 10222 20183 55004
METAR KMNH 171355Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM SCT085 21/08 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171335Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171315Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171315Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 171353Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02390128 $
METAR KAKO 171253Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02060128 $
METAR KAKO 171153Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01890122 10206 20183 55003 $
METAR KLIC 171355Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01940117 $
METAR KLIC 171255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01610111 $
METAR KLIC 171155Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01110083 10200 20111 56004 $
METAR KHEQ 171355Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 171335Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM A3009 RMK AO2 PWINO PNO $
METAR KHEQ 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 19/14 A3009 RMK AO2 T01910145 PWINO PNO
$
METAR K2V6 171354Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171334Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171314Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 171353Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02390139
METAR KITR 171253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01940139 $
METAR KITR 171153Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01560128 10211 20156 55004 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/17/2026
FORT COLLINS - 05:44:23 MDT / 20:28:37 MDT
DENVER - 05:46:20 MDT / 20:25:48 MDT
STERLING - 05:36:41 MDT / 20:21:28 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 07/17/26 13:53 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...306/007
13000 FT MSL...027/008
12600 FT MSL...045/009
12000 FT MSL...060/011
11100 FT MSL...065/015
11000 FT MSL...066/017
10000 FT MSL...106/013
8000 FT MSL...152/007
8000 FT MSL...150/008
7200 FT MSL...184/006
7000 FT MSL...204/008
6700 FT MSL...207/008
6100 FT MSL...247/012
6000 FT MSL...209/010
6000 FT MSL...241/012
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1134 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 532 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
VFR THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD, WITH A SIMILAR WIND PATTERN TO THE
LAST COUPLE DAYS. DRAINAGE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO WEAKEN LATER THIS
MORNING, BEFORE SETTLING ON AN EASTERLY DIRECTION JUST AFTER 18Z.
WINDS SHOULD THEN SLOWLY TURN TOWARDS DRAINAGE THIS EVENING, WITH
DRAINAGE CONTINUING OVERNIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 13/06 A3062 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 OVC075 13/06 A3062 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 171315Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM BKN055 12/06 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 171255Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01510083
METAR KAFF 171155Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT100 13/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01300077 10209 20130 57004
METAR KAFF 171055Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM FEW110 15/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01510083
KCOS 171130Z 1712/1812 03007KT P6SM FEW140
FM171600 13008KT P6SM FEW100
FM172000 14012G22KT P6SM SCT100
FM180200 12010KT P6SM BKN120
FM180800 03007KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KCOS 171354Z 02004KT 10SM FEW120 21/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02060106
METAR KCOS 171254Z 36005KT 10SM FEW120 17/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01670106
METAR KCOS 171154Z 04007KT 10SM FEW120 14/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01440094 10211 20144 57007
METAR KFLY 171355Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3030 RMK AO2
T01950099
METAR KFLY 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3029 RMK AO2
T01850101
METAR KFLY 171315Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3029 RMK AO2
T01790102
KFCS 171200Z 1712/1818 34006KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3020INS
BECMG 1717/1718 12012G18KT 9999 FEW070 SCT080 QNH3013INS
TEMPO 1719/1723 VCTS BKN090CB
BECMG 1802/1803 VRB06KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 1816/1817 13012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3021INS TX31/1719Z
TN16/1712Z
METAR KFCS 171255Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01890094 $
METAR KFCS 171155Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01530090 10223 20150 57003 $
METAR KFCS 171055Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01680092 $
KPUB 171130Z 1712/1812 01007KT P6SM FEW150
FM171500 10008KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 12012G22KT P6SM SCT120
FM180300 12009KT P6SM SCT120
FM180900 03007KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KPUB 171353Z 04003KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02280122
METAR KPUB 171253Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02000111
$
METAR KPUB 171153Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01830106 10244 20183 50004 $
METAR KVTP 171355Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 12/M27 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171335Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 11/M29 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171315Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 11/M28 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 171354Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02170117
METAR KTAD 171254Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01940122
METAR KTAD 171154Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01830122 10222 20172 53002
METAR KLHX 171353Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02170144
METAR KLHX 171253Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01940139
METAR KLHX 171153Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01670128 10239 20167 55004
METAR KLAA 171353Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02280150
METAR KLAA 171253Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01890150 $
METAR KLAA 171153Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01670139 10233 20167 56003 $
METAR KSPD 171356Z AUTO 19010KT 25/15 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP126 T02500150
$
METAR KSPD 171256Z AUTO 21003KT 21/14 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP129 T02060144
$
METAR KSPD 171156Z AUTO 22005KT 16/14 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP133 T01560139
10194 20156 56008 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/17/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:36:47 MDT / 20:13:50 MDT
PUEBLO - 05:49:03 MDT / 20:20:21 MDT
LAMAR - 05:41:32 MDT / 20:11:51 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 07/17/26 13:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...001/018
16600 FT MSL...349/017
16000 FT MSL...344/020
15000 FT MSL...347/020
14300 FT MSL...353/017
14000 FT MSL...357/017
13000 FT MSL...019/016
12400 FT MSL...035/020
12000 FT MSL...041/021
11000 FT MSL...044/020
10800 FT MSL...048/016
10000 FT MSL...067/013
7700 FT MSL...105/004
7000 FT MSL...001/007
7000 FT MSL...006/006
6300 FT MSL...032/006
6000 FT MSL...073/007
5900 FT MSL...073/007
5700 FT MSL...068/008
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1131 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 530 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED AT COS, PUB AND ALS OVER THE NEXT
24 HOURS. AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND STORMS DEVELOP OVER THE HIGHER
TERRAIN AND SPREAD SOUTH AND WEST ACROSS THE HIGH MOUNTAIN
VALLEYS WITH WEAK EAST TO NORTHEAST FLOW ALOFT ACROSS THE
ROCKIES. WITH THAT SAID, INTRODUCED PROB30 1722/1802 AT ALS.
WINDS AT THE TERMINALS WILL AGAIN BE BREEZY EAST TO SOUTHEAST
FOR THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS, BECOMING GENERALLY LIGHT
DIURNAL DRAINAGE OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 17/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01670100
METAR KCAG 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01390100
METAR KCAG 171153Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01330100 10217 20111 51005
METAR KHDN 171356Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01830078
METAR KHDN 171256Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01500078
METAR KHDN 171156Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01500078 10211 20139 51005
METAR KSBS 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 15/08 A3028 RMK AO1
T01540081
METAR KSBS 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3028 RMK AO1
T01430077
METAR KSBS 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3028 RMK AO1
T01340076
METAR KC07 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 171355Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM SCT100 11/06 A3039 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171335Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT100 10/07 A3039 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171315Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT070 SCT100 10/06 A3038 RMK
AO1
METAR KEEO 171353Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM OVC085 18/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01780100
METAR KEEO 171253Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01440094
METAR KEEO 171153Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01280100 10200 20128 53002
METAR K20V 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 12/06 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3043 RMK AO2
T01250068
METAR KGNB 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3043 RMK AO2
T01110064
METAR KGNB 171315Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3043 RMK AO2
T01030060
METAR K0CO 171355Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 171335Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM BKN065 08/02 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 171315Z AUTO 09008KT 050V140 10SM OVC065 08/02 A3069 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 12/03 A3057 RMK AO2
KGJT 171120Z 1712/1812 07008KT P6SM SCT140
FM171400 14006KT P6SM SCT120
FM172000 27005KT P6SM FEW090 FEW110 PROB30 1722/1802 -TSRA
BKN080CB BKN100
FM180200 16010KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 1802/1804 4SM
-TSRA BKN070CB BKN110
FM180600 10010KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KGJT 171353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02060167
METAR KGJT 171253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01890167
METAR KGJT 171153Z 02007KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP125 60000
70002 T01890150 10206 20178 53004
KRIL 171120Z 1712/1812 16007KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 33007KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1718/1724
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180000 12007KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1800/1804 -TSRA SCT070CB
BKN100
FM180600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
METAR KRIL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01780111
METAR KRIL 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01560106
METAR KRIL 171153Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP152
70004 T01440111 10206 20144 53002
METAR K5SM 171355Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/03 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171335Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/03 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/03 A3057 RMK AO2
KEGE 171120Z 1712/1812 09005KT P6SM FEW120
FM171800 29005KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT110
FM172000 14006KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 BKN110 PROB30 1720/1724
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB BKN100
FM180000 13007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT110
FM180300 24007KT P6SM FEW070 SCT110
FM180700 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070
METAR KEGE 171356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01610078
METAR KEGE 171256Z 08003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01330072
METAR KEGE 171156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP171
70001 T01280072 10200 20128 53006
KASE 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM171700 35005KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110 PROB30 1718/1724
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB BKN090
FM180000 15011G19KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN110
FM180500 15005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200
METAR KASE 171353Z 00000KT 10SM FEW110 15/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01500067
METAR KASE 171253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01060067
METAR KASE 171153Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP161
70003 T01060067 10167 20094 56002
METAR KCCU 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN055 10/03 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 10/03 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC075 12/05 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01170050 $
METAR KLXV 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00560039 $
METAR KLXV 171153Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 06/04 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP174
T00560039 10117 20044 53001 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/17/2026
RANGELY - 06:00:35 MDT / 20:42:05 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:02:30 MDT / 20:38:21 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 05:51:37 MDT / 20:35:24 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 07/17/26 13:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...311/005
12500 FT MSL...179/009
12000 FT MSL...156/018
11800 FT MSL...155/019
11100 FT MSL...154/021
11000 FT MSL...113/015
10400 FT MSL...145/012
10200 FT MSL...154/019
10100 FT MSL...138/011
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
PLENTY OF MOISTURE IS IN PLACE WHICH WILL ONCE AGAIN ALLOW
CONVECTION TO BLOSSOM BY MIDDAY OVER THE TERRAIN WITH THE FLOW
CARRYING THESE STORMS OF THE TERRAIN TO ADJACENT VALLEYS THROUGH
THE EVENING...POSSIBLY IMPACTING TAF LOCATIONS. GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN WILL BE THE MAIN CONCERN WITH
STORMS. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF MVFR OCCURRING DUE TO
VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS IN THE HEAVIER SHOWERS OTHERWISE VFR
PREVAILS.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 20/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T02000125
METAR KAJZ 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T01900125
METAR KAJZ 171315Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T01920131
KMTJ 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120
FM171700 30007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT100 PROB30 1718/1724
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM180000 16008KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 BKN110 PROB30 1800/1805
-TSRA BKN080CB BKN090
FM180600 13007KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KMTJ 171353Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02000100
METAR KMTJ 171253Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01780106
METAR KMTJ 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01720100 10233 20172 53002
METAR KGUC 171356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 14/09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01390089 $
METAR KGUC 171256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC120 13/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01280078 $
METAR KGUC 171156Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM OVC095 12/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01220083 10156 20122 51004 $
METAR K7BM 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 14/06 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 13/05 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 OVC095 13/05 A3050 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 OVC120 15/07 A3038 RMK AO2
T01490067
METAR KAEJ 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN080 OVC120 14/08 A3038 RMK AO2
T01370075
METAR KAEJ 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 OVC120 13/08 A3038 RMK AO2
T01260081
METAR KANK 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW130 13/11 A3034 RMK AO2 T01330114
$
METAR KANK 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM FEW100 BKN130 13/12 A3034 RMK AO2
T01340122 $
METAR KANK 171315Z AUTO 22003KT 9SM SCT130 13/11 A3034 RMK AO2 T01280111
$
METAR KMYP 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 10/04 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171335Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM BKN080 09/05 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171315Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM OVC080 08/05 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 171355Z AUTO 13003KT 9SM CLR 17/11 A3020 RMK AO2
T01740109
METAR KAIB 171335Z AUTO 10006KT 9SM 17/11 A3020 RMK AO2 T01720108
METAR KAIB 171315Z AUTO 10006KT 9SM 16/11 A3020 RMK AO2 T01640111
KTEX 171120Z 1712/1812 14004KT P6SM SCT140
FM171800 27006KT P6SM VCTS SCT050CB BKN070 PROB30 1718/1724
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN040CB BKN060
FM180000 13005KT P6SM VCSH SCT040 BKN090 PROB30 1800/1805
-TSRA BKN045CB BKN050
FM180600 13003KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KTEX 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 11/07 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 11/07 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 11/07 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171355Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT075 17/08 A3040 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 171335Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171315Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM FEW120 17/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01720111
METAR KCEZ 171253Z AUTO 34003KT 8SM CLR 14/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01440111
METAR KCEZ 171153Z AUTO 05004KT 9SM CLR 14/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP168 70001
T01390111 10161 20133 51001
KDRO 171120Z 1712/1812 06003KT P6SM BKN100
FM171800 13006KT P6SM VCTS FEW060CB BKN100 PROB30 1718/1724
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN060CB BKN090
FM180000 08005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100 PROB30 1800/1804
-TSRA BKN050CB
FM180600 04004KT P6SM BKN110
METAR KDRO 171353Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01720122
METAR KDRO 171253Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01670122
METAR KDRO 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 16/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01610122 10194 20161 53008
METAR KPSO 171355Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM BKN001 OVC100 13/13 A3041 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 171335Z AUTO 07006KT M1/4SM -RA FG OVC001 13/13 A3041 RMK
AO2
METAR KPSO 171315Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM -RA FEW060 BKN085 13/13 A3041 RMK
AO2
METAR KCPW 171355Z AUTO 24012G15KT M1/4SM OVC001 06/06 A3069 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 171335Z AUTO 23010KT M1/4SM OVC001 06/06 A3068 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 171315Z AUTO 24012KT 10SM BKN042 OVC055 06/06 A3067 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 171130Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM172000 16009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 PROB30 1722/1802
VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180300 30008KT P6SM BKN100
FM180900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
METAR KALS 171352Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01610089 PNO $
METAR KALS 171252Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT090 13/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01280083 PNO $
METAR KALS 171152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW085 08/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP180
T00830067 10139 20083 53002 PNO $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/17/2026
VAIL - 05:52:10 MDT / 20:31:07 MDT
DURANGO - 06:04:39 MDT / 20:30:45 MDT
ALAMOSA - 05:56:11 MDT / 20:23:14 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 07/17/26 13:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...311/005
12500 FT MSL...179/009
12000 FT MSL...156/018
11800 FT MSL...155/019
11100 FT MSL...154/021
11000 FT MSL...113/015
10400 FT MSL...145/012
10200 FT MSL...154/019
10100 FT MSL...138/011
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1120 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 520 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
PLENTY OF MOISTURE IS IN PLACE WHICH WILL ONCE AGAIN ALLOW
CONVECTION TO BLOSSOM BY MIDDAY OVER THE TERRAIN WITH THE FLOW
CARRYING THESE STORMS OF THE TERRAIN TO ADJACENT VALLEYS THROUGH
THE EVENING...POSSIBLY IMPACTING TAF LOCATIONS. GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS AND LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN WILL BE THE MAIN CONCERN WITH
STORMS. THERE IS A LOW PROBABILITY OF MVFR OCCURRING DUE TO
VISIBILITY RESTRICTIONS IN THE HEAVIER SHOWERS OTHERWISE VFR
PREVAILS.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120
FM172100 24007KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1723/1803 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA
BKN080CB
FM180330 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KPGA 171353Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02330156 $
METAR KPGA 171253Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02280156 $
METAR KPGA 171153Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111
60002 70002 T02220161 10244 20222 55000 $
METAR KRQE 171353Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01610111 $
METAR KRQE 171253Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01220100 $
METAR KRQE 171153Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01390117 10178 20122 55002 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1127 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 17/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 18/12Z
EXPECT SCT-NMRS
SHRA/TSRA AND ISOLD +TSRA THROUGH THE PERIOD, STORMS MOST NUMEROUS
IN THE AFTERNOON HOURS. ANY STRONGER STORMS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF MVFR.
OUTSIDE OF STORMS, SFC WINDS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED TO AFFECT FLIGHT
OPERATIONS.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 19/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 20/12Z...EXPECT SCT-NMRS
SHRA/TSRA AND ISOLD +TSRA THROUGH THE PERIOD, STORMS MOST NUMEROUS
IN THE AFTERNOON HOURS. ANY STRONGER STORMS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF MVFR.
OUTSIDE OF STORMS, SFC WINDS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED TO AFFECT FLIGHT
OPERATIONS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 171133Z 1712/1818 15008KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120
FM171900 34008KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN120 PROB30 1721/1801
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM180100 10011KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
FM180400 15006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 171354Z 16009KT 10SM FEW120 SCT160 SCT220 26/12 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP104 T02610122 $
METAR KSLC 171254Z 15005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT160 BKN200 26/13 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP102 ACSL DSNT S T02560128 $
KVEL 171120Z 1712/1812 28004KT P6SM FEW130 BKN250
FM172000 25007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM180300 30005KT P6SM BKN100
FM180700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KVEL 171353Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02170128
METAR KVEL 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01780133 $
METAR KVEL 171153Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP127
60000 T01670133 10233 20167 55004 $
METAR KPUC 171353Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02110133 $
METAR KPUC 171253Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01780133 $
METAR KPUC 171153Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP153
70028 T01780139 10206 20172 53001 $
KCNY 171120Z 1712/1812 04005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM171800 20007KT P6SM SCT110
FM172100 23007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140 PROB30 1800/1805
VRB15G29KT -TSRA BKN080CB BKN110
FM180600 11006KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KCNY 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02170178
METAR KCNY 171253Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01940178
METAR KCNY 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP117
70009 T01940172 10217 20189 54000
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1310 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS WILL BE MAINTAINED OVER THE
KSLC TERMINAL THROUGH THE MORNING HOURS, TRANSITIONING TO A
NORTHWEST FLOW AFTER 19-20Z. VICINITY SHOWERS ARE EXPECTED TO BUILD
OVER THE HIGH TERRAIN AROUND 21Z FORWARD, INTRODUCING POTENTIAL FOR
SOUTHERLY OUTFLOW WINDS. THERE IS AROUND A 30-40% CHANCE THAT
SHOWERS/ THUNDERSTORMS MOVE OFF THE TERRAIN AND OVER THE AIRFIELD
AFTER 22Z. VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE
PERIOD, HOWEVER, ANY SHOWERS MOVING OVER THE AREA MAY DROP VIS TO
THE MVFR CATEGORY.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...ANOTHER DAY OF AFTERNOON
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS IS EXPECTED ACROSS UTAH AND SOUTHWEST
WYOMING, WITH CELLS FIRST BUILDING OVER THE HIGH TERRAIN, THEN
DRIFTING IN ADJACENT VALLEY AREAS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY AND
ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS IN EXCESS OF 30 MPH WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH ANY
STORMS, AS WELL AS HEAVY RAINFALL WHICH MAY REDUCE VIS TO 5SM OR
LESS. OUTSIDE OF ANY OUTFLOWS, WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE GENERALLY
LIGHT AND TERRAIN DRIVEN.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 171133Z 1712/1812 11007KT P6SM SCT100
FM172000 20011KT P6SM SCT070 BKN090
PROB30 1720/1801 VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM180200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
FM180400 16005KT P6SM FEW100=
METAR KEVW 171353Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM FEW120 16/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01560111
METAR KEVW 171253Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01500106
METAR KEVW 171153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP159
70033 T01560111 10183 20139 54000
KRKS 171140Z 1712/1812 34010KT P6SM SCT120
FM171400 05010KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 11010G18KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM180100 26010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM180300 32013KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM180800 17005KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KRKS 171354Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02060083
METAR KRKS 171254Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01830089
METAR KRKS 171154Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01830089 10206 20172 53008
KRWL 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 08010KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 07015G25KT P6SM FEW100
FM180300 10012KT P6SM SCT100 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171700 12012KT P6SM FEW100
FM172300 12015G25KT P6SM FEW100
FM180400 13015KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 171353Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01670072
METAR KLAR 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01280061
METAR KLAR 171153Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01220056 10194 20117 50001
KCYS 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 12012KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 12012G22KT P6SM FEW100
FM180300 13012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 171353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01940083
METAR KCYS 171253Z 26005KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01670083
METAR KCYS 171153Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01560078 10211 20156 53000
RIVERTON (KRIW) 07/17/26 14:01 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...074/001
22000 FT MSL...169/004
20000 FT MSL...355/002
19000 FT MSL...309/003
18000 FT MSL...287/004
16800 FT MSL...254/003
16000 FT MSL...083/001
14600 FT MSL...238/002
14000 FT MSL...069/001
12800 FT MSL...159/004
12000 FT MSL...190/003
11200 FT MSL...106/001
11000 FT MSL...153/002
10000 FT MSL...252/002
10000 FT MSL...211/002
9000 FT MSL...058/004
9000 FT MSL...100/002
8000 FT MSL...055/006
8000 FT MSL...110/008
6700 FT MSL...301/009
6200 FT MSL...346/011
6000 FT MSL...349/009
6000 FT MSL...353/009
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 07/17/26 13:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...344/007
15100 FT MSL...294/007
15000 FT MSL...282/009
14000 FT MSL...278/007
13200 FT MSL...070/002
13000 FT MSL...075/003
12000 FT MSL...083/007
11700 FT MSL...086/007
11000 FT MSL...102/008
10500 FT MSL...110/010
8600 FT MSL...214/009
8000 FT MSL...212/007
7900 FT MSL...256/007
7000 FT MSL...269/007
6700 FT MSL...249/008
6600 FT MSL...291/007
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1007 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 401 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
THERE CONTINUE TO BE A FEW SHOWERS THIS MORNING AROUND KJAC,
THESE SHOULD END AROUND 14Z. OTHER THAN THAT, TODAY LOOKS
SIMILAR TO YESTERDAY, WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF MAINLY AFTERNOON AND
EVENING SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS. THE MOST NUMEROUS CONVECTION
SHOULD SHIFT A LITTLE FURTHER WEST TODAY, WITH THE GREATEST
CHANCES IN VICINITY OF KCOD AND KJAC, MAINLY AFTER 20Z. THERE
ARE STILL CHANCES AT ALL TERMINALS WITH THE EXCEPTION OF KCPR SO
PROB30 GROUPS WERE CONTINUED THERE AS IT REMAINS DIFFICULT TO
PINPOINT THE STORMS. KRKS HAS A LESS THAN 15 PERCENT CHANCE OF A
SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM SO WAS LEFT OUT FOR NOW. MOST CONVECTION
SHOULD END AFTER SUNSET FRIDAY EVENING, ALTHOUGH A FEW SHOWERS
COULD LINGER IN VICINITY OF KJAC AND KCOD UNTIL AROUND 06Z
SATURDAY.
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1100 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 500 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THIS MORNING THROUGH THE 12Z TAF PERIOD.
SOME HIGH-LEVEL CLOUDS MOVE INTO ALL THE TERMINALS BY MID-DAY, BUT
CLEAR SKIES RETURN AFTER SUNSET. BREEZY CONDITIONS DEVELOP AROUND
MID-DAY, WITH ALL TERMINALS GUSTING 20 TO 25KTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING. CALMER WINDS RETURN FOR THE LATE EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT
HOURS.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 171355Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3016 RMK AO2
T02320119
METAR KIBM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3016 RMK AO2
T02190117
METAR KIBM 171315Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3016 RMK AO2
T02100117
KSNY 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171700 12010G20KT P6SM FEW100
FM180300 13010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3009 RMK AO2
T02380161
METAR KOGA 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3010 RMK AO2
T02270167
METAR KOGA 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3009 RMK AO2
T02170163
METAR KIML 171353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02330156 $
METAR KIML 171253Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02000150 $
METAR KIML 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01610144 10233 20161 55001 $
KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 16008KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KMCK 171353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02280172
METAR KMCK 171253Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02000167
METAR KMCK 171153Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01780156 10233 20178 53002
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 07/17/26 13:53 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...022/019
15000 FT MSL...022/015
14200 FT MSL...021/013
14000 FT MSL...020/014
13000 FT MSL...022/009
9000 FT MSL...360/006
8500 FT MSL...343/005
8000 FT MSL...314/006
7500 FT MSL...266/006
7000 FT MSL...280/009
6300 FT MSL...260/011
6000 FT MSL...261/014
5400 FT MSL...257/015
5000 FT MSL...257/019
4700 FT MSL...257/019
4100 FT MSL...259/019
4000 FT MSL...263/021
3600 FT MSL...265/017
3400 FT MSL...267/012
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1121 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 621 AM CDT FRI JUL 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL OF WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA THE NEXT 24 HOURS. AT KLBF AND KVTN, FEW-
SCT110 IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING. OTHERWISE
SURFACE WINDS WILL REMAIN LIGHT SOUTHWEST THIS MORNING, THEN
LIGHT SOUTHEAST THIS AFTERNOON AT 5-15 KTS. A LIGHT SOUTHEAST
TO LIGHT AND VARIABLE WIND TONIGHT.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 171120Z 1712/1812 16010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 171353Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02280156
METAR KGLD 171253Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02000144
METAR KGLD 171153Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01610139 10200 20161 55003 $
KGCK 171240Z 1713/1812 15008KT P6SM SKC
FM172300 16012G20KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 171354Z 18009KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02280178
METAR KGCK 171254Z 17007KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02000178
METAR KGCK 171154Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01830172 10217 20178 53000
METAR KLBL 171356Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM 24/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02390183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171256Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM 21/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02110178 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171156Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM 19/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP159 6////
7//// T01890167 10228 20183 55003 PNO $
METAR KEHA 171355Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3014 RMK AO2
T02240168
METAR KEHA 171335Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3014 RMK AO2
T02090167
METAR KEHA 171315Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3014 RMK AO2
T01960165
GOODLAND (KGLD) 07/17/26 13:55 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...056/013
14800 FT MSL...056/013
14000 FT MSL...048/015
13000 FT MSL...048/018
12600 FT MSL...049/016
12000 FT MSL...044/013
11000 FT MSL...052/009
10700 FT MSL...072/008
10000 FT MSL...071/007
9000 FT MSL...073/007
8100 FT MSL...063/010
8000 FT MSL...063/011
6100 FT MSL...171/003
6000 FT MSL...209/003
5400 FT MSL...220/008
5000 FT MSL...240/007
4700 FT MSL...239/009
4300 FT MSL...223/010
4000 FT MSL...218/009
4000 FT MSL...221/008
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 07/17/26 13:38 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...046/007
14000 FT MSL...061/009
13900 FT MSL...064/008
13000 FT MSL...070/010
12000 FT MSL...104/006
11700 FT MSL...122/005
9800 FT MSL...152/001
7100 FT MSL...187/007
7000 FT MSL...187/007
6000 FT MSL...234/009
6000 FT MSL...233/009
5100 FT MSL...230/009
5000 FT MSL...229/010
4400 FT MSL...220/011
4000 FT MSL...217/014
3700 FT MSL...210/013
3200 FT MSL...177/009
3000 FT MSL...183/010
3000 FT MSL...183/010
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1306 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1029 PM MDT THU JUL 16 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL FOR BOTH KGLD AND KMCK
THROUGH THE PERIOD. WINDS WILL FAVOR A SOUTHEASTERLY DIRECTION
AND WILL GENERALLY REMAIN UNDER 13 KTS. GREAT FLYING CONDITIONS
ARE EXPECTED!
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1046 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 546 AM CDT FRI JUL 17 2026
VFR FLIGHT CATEGORY FOR ALL TERMINALS DURING THE TIME PERIOD.
WINDS WILL PICK UP IN THE AFTERNOON WITH GUSTS AROUND 20 KTS FOR
DDC, GCK, AND LBL.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 18006KT P6SM FEW250
FM171900 16012KT P6SM SCT070
FM180100 16010KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KGUY 171353Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02440167
METAR KGUY 171253Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02170167
METAR KGUY 171153Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01940161 10222 20189 55003
KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 18007KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 17012KT P6SM SCT070
FM180000 16012KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDHT 171353Z AUTO 19013G18KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02280156
METAR KDHT 171253Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01940156
METAR KDHT 171153Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01670150 10206 20167 56004
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1058 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 553 AM CDT FRI JUL 17 2026
EXPECT WINDS GENERALLY OUT OF THE SOUTH SOUTHEAST AT 8 TO 15
KNOTS. THE CHANCE OF SEEING ANY MVFR/IFR CIGS THIS MORNING IS
LOW, BUT CAN'T COMPLETELY RULE OUT A BRIEF PERIOD OF LOW ST MAINLY
BEFORE 15Z NEAR AMA. CONFIDENCE TOO LOW TO INCLUDE MENTION IN
TAF, BUT WATCH FOR AMENDMENTS. OTHERWISE, EXPECT VFR CONDITIONS TO
PREVAIL OUTSIDE ANY ISOLATED SHOWERS/STORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING.
WARD
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 171139Z 1712/1812 10006KT P6SM BKN110
FM172000 23009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
TEMPO 1722/1801 VRB20G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM180100 08011KT 6SM -SHRA BKN060
FM180500 09008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090
METAR KFMN 171353Z 09007KT 10SM SCT120 21/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02060128 $
METAR KFMN 171253Z 07008KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02060122
$
METAR KFMN 171153Z 05004KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02060133
10239 20200 53005 $
METAR KLVS 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01610133 $
METAR KLVS 171253Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01390128 $
METAR KLVS 171153Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
70009 T01220117 10161 20122 55005 $
METAR KRTN 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 18/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01780139 $
SPECI KRTN 171321Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM SCT013 SCT090 17/12 A3026 RMK AO2
T01720122 $
METAR KRTN 171253Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM BKN014 15/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01500117 $
METAR KCAO 171355Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02170144 $
METAR KCAO 171255Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01830139 $
METAR KCAO 171155Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01610133 10189 20150 56008 $
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1156 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 544 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP BY LATE MORNING IN THE
MOUNTAINS TODAY, THEN SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND STORMS ARE
FORECAST FROM THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN WESTWARD DURING THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. SCATTERED TO ISOLATED ACTIVITY IS FORECAST
ON THE EASTERN PLAINS WITH THE LEAST COVERAGE AROUND CLAYTON. LATE
TONIGHT ISOLATED TO WIDELY SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS ARE
FORECAST TO LINGER OVER SOUTHERN AND WESTERN AREAS. STRONGER
STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF WET MICROBURSTS THIS AFTERNOON AND
EVENING WITH LOCALIZED, BRIEF, AND ERRATIC WIND GUSTS POTENTIALLY
EXCEEDING 50 MPH IN SPOTS. STORM MOTION SHOULD GENERALLY BE TOWARD
THE SOUTHWEST TODAY AND TONIGHT, BUT SOME CELLS WILL MOVE SLOWLY
AND ERRATICALLY.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 171800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+16 9900+09 1910-05 1815-15 202130 202640 242951
BCE 9900+09 9900-05 1507-14 171029 191540 241651
LND 9900+17 9900+11 2506-06 2209-15 221530 232040 263452
RKS 0807 0909+11 0706-05 1505-15 191330 211540 262852
GJT 9900+17 9900+10 9900-05 0513-15 060930 050840 990050
FMN 9900+17 9900+10 9900-06 0409-16 042030 042539 062349
ABQ 2205+16 2805+09 3606-07 0407-17 030932 042041 042949
MBW 1209 1209+10 0606-06 0510-15 990029 020540 301351
DEN 1207+17 1407+09 9900-06 0608-16 051729 051539 051149
PUB 1006+16 0405+09 9900-06 2311-16 180730 071339 062448
ALS 9900+10 9900-06 9900-17 060631 051939 062949
TCC 1913 2010+14 2906+07 0312-06 0813-17 141631 151642 081951
BFF 1206 1205+16 9900+07 0607-05 0705-16 061030 030940 361451
GLD 1509 1405+12 1506+08 9900-05 2907-16 210531 091139 061648
GCK 1612+19 2009+11 2009+07 9900-05 9900-16 210831 190541 082250
GAG 1915+17 2110+11 2209+06 2008-06 1915-15 221331 221141 990054
AMA 1812 2009+11 2705+05 9900-06 1310-16 172431 182841 210954
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+19 9900+11 2209-05 2116-15 202730 212940 231850
BCE 9900+10 1109-04 1308-14 210929 241140 280752
LND 0205+19 1105+12 1810-04 2210-15 241830 252340 262151
RKS 0707 0707+14 1207-05 9900-15 251029 251440 261752
GJT 9900+21 9900+13 9900-04 0507-14 020929 021040 060951
FMN 2905+20 2705+11 9900-05 0510-15 042030 042540 052350
ABQ 2109+20 2507+11 9900-05 0408-16 041432 052341 062850
MBW 1113 1213+13 9900-05 0309-15 320629 990040 321552
DEN 1105+20 1106+11 0506-05 0309-16 041829 041939 031049
PUB 1305+19 1405+10 3606-05 3407-15 990030 051039 062048
ALS 1706+11 3506-05 0109-15 990030 050540 062649
TCC 1910 2010+17 2207+08 0314-05 0316-16 181131 131341 081852
BFF 1109 1008+17 0906+09 9900-05 0509-15 041029 011040 322151
GLD 1508 1508+15 2608+07 0107-04 3010-15 990031 050839 041249
GCK 1610+22 1710+13 2808+07 0308-04 0305-14 990030 990041 081750
GAG 1920+19 2605+13 2606+07 9900-03 1710-15 990030 210640 990054
AMA 1816 1815+13 2707+07 0308-05 9900-14 160830 141341 091453
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1905 9900+18 9900+10 2405-04 2007-15 192030 212140 251250
BCE 1006+10 9900-04 9900-14 990029 990040 990051
LND 9900+16 2005+12 2806-05 2408-15 252231 262641 272250
RKS 9900 2705+12 9900-05 9900-15 250630 271541 271650
GJT 9900+18 3005+10 0406-05 0413-14 061430 051340 990051
FMN 9900+16 3108+09 3611-05 0410-16 031931 052440 062650
ABQ 3309+16 3012+10 3211-06 3308-17 011231 070941 052351
MBW 1712 9900+11 0205-05 0108-15 340530 331041 301751
DEN 0810+17 0207+09 0607-05 0815-16 062029 042440 361851
PUB 0505+17 0209+09 9900-05 9900-16 061830 062740 051950
ALS 0505+10 0107-06 3311-17 051530 062639 052550
TCC 2329 2711+16 3310+09 3506-06 0412-16 050731 111041 051953
BFF 9900 1306+16 0710+09 3612-04 0407-15 350830 341741 331650
GLD 0605 0407+13 0406+09 0514-05 0211-15 052230 042340 031951
GCK 2309+23 9900+14 3507+07 0208-05 0311-15 020931 041640 042351
GAG 2509+21 9900+13 9900+06 9900-05 1006-15 361031 331441 052152
AMA 2422 9900+15 9900+07 0209-06 9900-16 051330 060742 051753
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