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NZUS99 KBOU 171708
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1105 MDT FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 171656Z 15009KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02940111
$
METAR KFNL 171556Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT110 27/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02670117 $
METAR KFNL 171456Z 36007KT 10SM FEW100 24/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02440111 53007 $
METAR KGXY 171656Z AUTO 12009G14KT 9SM CLR 32/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03170106 PNO $
SPECI KGXY 171611Z AUTO 04005KT 7SM FEW009 28/13 A3015 RMK AO2 PNO $
METAR KGXY 171556Z AUTO 10004KT 4SM HZ CLR 28/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02830128 PNO $
METAR KLMO 171635Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3018 RMK AO2
T02700115
METAR KLMO 171615Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T02630110
METAR KLMO 171555Z AUTO 03006KT 7SM CLR 25/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T02520111
METAR KBDU 171655Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171635Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171615Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 28/10 A3014 RMK AO2 T02800104
$
METAR KEIK 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 27/11 A3014 RMK AO2 T02710110
$
METAR KEIK 171615Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 26/11 A3015 RMK AO2 T02650108
$
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 171650Z 02007KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3020
METAR KBJC 171545Z 35007KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3021
METAR KBJC 171445Z 34006KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3020
KDEN 171454Z 1715/1818 24006KT P6SM FEW110
FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT110
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 171653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 29/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02940089
METAR KDEN 171553Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW130 27/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02670094
METAR KDEN 171453Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW130 25/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02500094
METAR KBKF 171558Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW120 27/10 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP129
T02700098
METAR KBKF 171458Z 28006KT 10SM FEW150 25/10 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP129
T02540096 52009
METAR KBKF 171358Z 20007KT 10SM FEW160 22/09 A3017 RMK AO2A SLP121
T02230088
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 171653Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 28/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02780094
METAR KAPA 171553Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 26/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02560094
METAR KAPA 171453Z 32005KT 10SM FEW110 23/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02330094 53009 $
METAR KMNH 171635Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171615Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171555Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171655Z AUTO 11007KT 080V150 10SM CLR 30/13 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171635Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171615Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171655Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171635Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171615Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 171653Z AUTO 12007G15KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02830117
METAR KAKO 171553Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02780117
METAR KAKO 171453Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02670122 53005
METAR KLIC 171655Z AUTO 14012G18KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02830094
METAR KLIC 171555Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02720106
METAR KLIC 171455Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02390122 53002
METAR KHEQ 171655Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 171635Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 171615Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR K2V6 171654Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171634Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171554Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171655Z AUTO 13005G14KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171635Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171615Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 171653Z AUTO 13012G20KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02940122 $
METAR KITR 171553Z AUTO 15009G17KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02830128 $
METAR KITR 171453Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02670128 53003 $
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 16:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...009/012
15000 FT MSL...358/007
14000 FT MSL...286/022
13000 FT MSL...342/003
12600 FT MSL...056/011
12000 FT MSL...075/008
11100 FT MSL...106/008
11000 FT MSL...099/009
10000 FT MSL...085/011
9900 FT MSL...101/010
9000 FT MSL...105/011
8900 FT MSL...102/011
8000 FT MSL...099/009
8000 FT MSL...101/007
7300 FT MSL...106/007
7000 FT MSL...103/007
6600 FT MSL...101/006
6200 FT MSL...075/009
6000 FT MSL...098/007
5900 FT MSL...097/010
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 171655Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT032 16/06 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171615Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM SCT030 15/06 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 171555Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02570086
METAR KAFF 171455Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02280096 53002
METAR KAFF 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01970096
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 171654Z 15003G15KT 10SM SCT100 26/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02610094 $
METAR KCOS 171554Z 14007KT 10SM SCT100 24/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02440094 $
METAR KCOS 171454Z 00000KT 10SM SCT100 22/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02220100 53002
METAR KFLY 171635Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3031 RMK AO2
T02590085
METAR KFLY 171615Z AUTO 13007KT 110V170 10SM CLR 26/08 A3031 RMK AO2
T02560084
METAR KFLY 171555Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3031 RMK AO2
T02460082
KFCS 171450Z 1714/1818 34006KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3020INS
BECMG 1717/1718 12010G15KT 9999 FEW070 SCT080 QNH3015INS
BECMG 1719/1720 13012G18KT 9999 BKN100 QNH3012INS
BECMG 1802/1803 VRB06KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 1816/1817 13012G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3021INS TX31/1719Z
TN16/1812Z
METAR KFCS 171555Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02580083 $
METAR KFCS 171455Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02340104 53004 $
METAR KFCS 171355Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02010096 $
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 171653Z 15008KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02830117
METAR KPUB 171553Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02670122
METAR KPUB 171453Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134 T02440122
53007
METAR KVTP 171635Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 16/M22 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171615Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 16/M21 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171555Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 15/M21 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 171654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02720089
METAR KTAD 171554Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02500094
METAR KTAD 171454Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02330117 51006
METAR KLHX 171653Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02890150
METAR KLHX 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02670144
METAR KLHX 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02560150 53006
METAR KLAA 171653Z AUTO 15012G19KT 110V170 10SM CLR 31/14 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP126 T03110139
METAR KLAA 171553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02940150
METAR KLAA 171453Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02560156 53003
METAR KSPD 171656Z AUTO 18016G21KT 31/14 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP123 T03110139
$
METAR KSPD 171556Z AUTO 19013G19KT 28/15 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP130 T02830150
$
METAR KSPD 171456Z AUTO 18013KT 27/16 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP130 T02720156
53004 $
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 17:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14200 FT MSL...345/016
14000 FT MSL...352/019
13000 FT MSL...021/015
12400 FT MSL...045/017
12000 FT MSL...051/018
11000 FT MSL...052/008
10800 FT MSL...071/008
10000 FT MSL...080/008
9700 FT MSL...126/007
9000 FT MSL...106/009
8600 FT MSL...118/009
8000 FT MSL...124/008
7700 FT MSL...117/009
7100 FT MSL...118/010
7000 FT MSL...122/010
6400 FT MSL...122/010
6000 FT MSL...131/011
5900 FT MSL...132/012
5700 FT MSL...128/011
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 171653Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02720089
METAR KCAG 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02330094
METAR KCAG 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02110094 53005
METAR KHDN 171656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02560089
METAR KHDN 171556Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02500089
METAR KHDN 171456Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM FEW110 22/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02170083 53003
METAR KSBS 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3025 RMK AO1
T02510083
METAR KSBS 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 24/09 A3026 RMK AO1
T02420088
METAR KSBS 171615Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT110 23/08 A3026 RMK AO1
T02320083
METAR KC07 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN046 BKN050 18/05 A3059 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 171635Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM SCT075 18/06 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 16/06 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 171655Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3037 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3037 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3038 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02610083
METAR KEEO 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02280100
METAR KEEO 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC095 20/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02000100 51006
METAR K20V 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171615Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 171655Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3040 RMK AO2
T02340064
METAR KGNB 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3040 RMK AO2
T02230066
METAR KGNB 171615Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3041 RMK AO2
T02090067
METAR K0CO 171655Z AUTO 14008KT 010V170 10SM BKN090 10/02 A3071 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 171635Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 171615Z AUTO 12010KT 100V160 10SM SCT035 SCT070 10/03 A3071
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC038 13/04 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN038 BKN044 OVC065 13/05 A3059
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171615Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM SCT038 BKN043 OVC065 15/05 A3058
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 171653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02670133
METAR KGJT 171553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02500144
METAR KGJT 171453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02280150
51007
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 171653Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02500111
METAR KRIL 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02220117
METAR KRIL 171453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02000117 51005
METAR K5SM 171655Z AUTO 10SM SCT025 BKN090 15/07 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K5SM 171635Z AUTO 10SM BKN090 12/06 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171555Z AUTO 10SM SCT034 13/06 A3059 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 171656Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02440083
METAR KEGE 171556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02330089
METAR KEGE 171456Z 24003KT 10SM SCT120 19/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01890083 50003
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 171653Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02440067
METAR KASE 171553Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02170067
METAR KASE 171453Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01830067
51003
METAR KCCU 171655Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM SCT038 SCT060 SCT075 15/03 A3068
RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171635Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT040 15/03 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171615Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 19/04 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01940039
METAR KLXV 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01780044
METAR KLXV 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 13/06 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01280056 51001
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 16:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...159/016
13300 FT MSL...161/015
13000 FT MSL...158/015
10400 FT MSL...185/007
10100 FT MSL...230/006
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 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 25/13 A3018 RMK AO2
T02540125
METAR KAJZ 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3018 RMK AO2
T02500127
METAR KAJZ 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 24/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T02410125
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 171653Z AUTO 10SM FEW110 26/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02610117
METAR KMTJ 171553Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM OVC110 24/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02440106
METAR KMTJ 171453Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW110 22/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02220100 51006
METAR KGUC 171656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02330083 $
METAR KGUC 171556Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02000083 $
METAR KGUC 171456Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01720078 51005 $
METAR K7BM 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 21/06 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K7BM 171635Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171615Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 171655Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3036 RMK AO2
T02250069
METAR KAEJ 171635Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3037 RMK AO2
T02170068
METAR KAEJ 171615Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3037 RMK AO2
T02110064
METAR KANK 171655Z AUTO 01004KT 9SM CLR 22/11 A3030 RMK AO2 T02230112
$
METAR KANK 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3031 RMK AO2 T02020105
$
METAR KANK 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 19/09 A3032 RMK AO2 T01940094
$
METAR KMYP 171655Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM BKN027 OVC035 13/06 A3077 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 171635Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM SCT025 BKN035 13/05 A3077 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 171615Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM SCT025 13/06 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 171655Z AUTO 32007KT 9SM CLR 24/12 A3020 RMK AO2
T02420121
METAR KAIB 171635Z AUTO 32006KT 9SM CLR 24/12 A3020 RMK AO2
T02430116
METAR KAIB 171615Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3020 RMK AO2
T02330117
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 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 OVC110 18/08 A3047 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 OVC110 18/08 A3046 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 18/08 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171655Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
PWINO
METAR K04V 171635Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3039 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171615Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3040 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02440111
METAR KCEZ 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 22/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02170111
METAR KCEZ 171453Z AUTO 07003KT 9SM BKN120 19/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01890111 51010
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 171653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02110122
METAR KDRO 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01940122
METAR KDRO 171453Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM FEW120 18/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01830128 52009
METAR KPSO 171655Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM VCTS CLR 19/12 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E
METAR KPSO 171635Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 171615Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 171655Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT065 OVC100 11/06 A3069 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E PWINO
METAR KCPW 171635Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT065 OVC090 11/06 A3069 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 BKN065 OVC090 11/06 A3069
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 171652Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
AND SW AND W SLP167 T02330089 PNO $
METAR KALS 171552Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02110094 PNO $
METAR KALS 171452Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01890094 51005 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 16:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...159/016
13300 FT MSL...161/015
13000 FT MSL...158/015
10400 FT MSL...185/007
10100 FT MSL...230/006
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 171653Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02780150 $
METAR KPGA 171553Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02560144 $
METAR KPGA 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02440144 51013 $
METAR KRQE 171653Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW043 23/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02330117 $
METAR KRQE 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02110128 $
METAR KRQE 171453Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01890133 51009 $
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 171628Z 1716/1818 15008KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120
TEMPO 1716/1718 34005KT
FM171800 34008KT P6SM VCSH FEW070 BKN120 PROB30 1721/1801
VRB15G28KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM180100 10011KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
FM180400 15006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 171654Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW080 SCT130 BKN180 31/13 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP106 T03060133 $
METAR KSLC 171554Z 15007KT 10SM SCT120 BKN150 29/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02940139 $
METAR KSLC 171454Z 15009KT 10SM FEW100 BKN150 BKN230 28/13 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP105 T02830128 53003 $
KVEL 171120Z 1712/1812 28004KT P6SM FEW130 BKN250
FM172000 25007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM180300 30005KT P6SM BKN100
FM180700 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KVEL 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02670128
METAR KVEL 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02500128
METAR KVEL 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02280128 51012
METAR KPUC 171653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP146 T02440139
$
METAR KPUC 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02280128 $
METAR KPUC 171453Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02220133 51007 $
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 171653Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02720161
METAR KCNY 171553Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02560172
METAR KCNY 171453Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02390167 51009
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 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 19/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01940117
METAR KEVW 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN100 18/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01830111
METAR KEVW 171453Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM BKN110 16/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01610111 51007
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 171654Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02610089
METAR KRKS 171554Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02440094
METAR KRKS 171454Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02110089 51005
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 171653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02560056
METAR KLAR 171553Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02390067
METAR KLAR 171453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02060072 51007
KCYS 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 12012KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 12012G22KT P6SM FEW100
FM180300 13012KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 171653Z 18013G19KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02780067
METAR KCYS 171553Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02610089
METAR KCYS 171453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02330089
53005
RIVERTON (KRIW) 07/17/26 17:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...049/002
24000 FT MSL...311/003
16000 FT MSL...216/002
12700 FT MSL...195/003
12000 FT MSL...088/002
11100 FT MSL...124/002
11000 FT MSL...053/003
10000 FT MSL...049/005
10000 FT MSL...056/003
9000 FT MSL...038/003
9000 FT MSL...024/004
8100 FT MSL...329/004
8000 FT MSL...048/005
6700 FT MSL...349/005
6200 FT MSL...067/003
6000 FT MSL...025/002
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 07/17/26 16:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...061/012
16000 FT MSL...055/008
15100 FT MSL...355/009
15000 FT MSL...349/010
14000 FT MSL...330/004
13200 FT MSL...319/003
12000 FT MSL...156/005
11700 FT MSL...215/003
11000 FT MSL...144/008
10000 FT MSL...171/012
9500 FT MSL...178/013
9000 FT MSL...167/013
8600 FT MSL...166/011
8000 FT MSL...167/014
7900 FT MSL...165/010
7400 FT MSL...162/011
7000 FT MSL...155/016
6700 FT MSL...167/016
6600 FT MSL...171/017
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 171655Z AUTO 13009G15KT 110V210 10SM CLR 31/10 A3016 RMK AO2
T03080095
METAR KIBM 171635Z AUTO 14008G16KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3016 RMK AO2
T03110095
METAR KIBM 171615Z AUTO 17005G08KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3016 RMK AO2
T03040094
KSNY 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM171700 12010G20KT P6SM FEW100
FM180300 13010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 171655Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3008 RMK AO2
T03190157
METAR KOGA 171635Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3009 RMK AO2
T03110165
METAR KOGA 171615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3009 RMK AO2
T02960168
METAR KIML 171653Z AUTO 11007G16KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03000150
METAR KIML 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02830156
METAR KIML 171453Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02610156 53004
KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 16008KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KMCK 171653Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03060167
METAR KMCK 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02830178
METAR KMCK 171453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02560172 53005
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 07/17/26 16:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...027/014
15000 FT MSL...033/014
14200 FT MSL...034/015
14000 FT MSL...031/015
13000 FT MSL...352/013
12000 FT MSL...334/012
12000 FT MSL...331/011
11000 FT MSL...336/009
10100 FT MSL...357/003
10000 FT MSL...010/002
9000 FT MSL...229/004
8500 FT MSL...223/005
8000 FT MSL...221/006
7500 FT MSL...221/007
7000 FT MSL...218/007
6300 FT MSL...210/008
6000 FT MSL...213/008
5400 FT MSL...210/007
5000 FT MSL...211/007
4700 FT MSL...213/007
4100 FT MSL...208/007
4000 FT MSL...212/008
3600 FT MSL...206/008
3400 FT MSL...207/008
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 171653Z AUTO 12012G17KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02890150
METAR KGLD 171553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02720150
METAR KGLD 171453Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02560156 53003
KGCK 171504Z 1715/1812 17010KT P6SM SKC
FM172300 17012G20KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 171654Z 14011KT 10SM BKN040 29/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02890178
METAR KGCK 171554Z 18007KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02670178
METAR KGCK 171454Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP155 T02500178
53003
METAR KLBL 171656Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM 29/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02890172 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171556Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM 28/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02830183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171456Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM 27/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP162 6////
T02670183 52004 PNO $
METAR KEHA 171655Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T02980151
METAR KEHA 171635Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3014 RMK AO2
T02940151
METAR KEHA 171615Z AUTO 19010G15KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3014 RMK AO2
T02900159
GOODLAND (KGLD) 07/17/26 16:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...025/013
14900 FT MSL...026/014
14000 FT MSL...045/013
13000 FT MSL...061/011
12600 FT MSL...054/012
12000 FT MSL...054/012
11000 FT MSL...057/009
10800 FT MSL...055/009
10000 FT MSL...074/009
9200 FT MSL...090/009
9000 FT MSL...107/010
8100 FT MSL...126/010
8000 FT MSL...126/010
7000 FT MSL...129/009
7000 FT MSL...131/009
6100 FT MSL...129/009
6000 FT MSL...132/009
5400 FT MSL...129/008
5000 FT MSL...131/008
4700 FT MSL...127/009
4300 FT MSL...135/011
4000 FT MSL...136/011
4000 FT MSL...133/011
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 07/17/26 16:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...085/007
13900 FT MSL...105/005
11700 FT MSL...161/006
11000 FT MSL...195/010
10000 FT MSL...204/014
9800 FT MSL...198/013
9000 FT MSL...208/015
8100 FT MSL...204/012
8000 FT MSL...203/014
7000 FT MSL...195/014
6900 FT MSL...194/010
6000 FT MSL...184/010
5900 FT MSL...182/010
5000 FT MSL...182/008
5000 FT MSL...187/010
4300 FT MSL...187/009
4000 FT MSL...176/009
3600 FT MSL...180/008
3200 FT MSL...182/010
3000 FT MSL...170/009
3000 FT MSL...170/009
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1707 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1105 AM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE
PERIOD WITH MOSTLY CLEAR SKIES. WINDS SHOULD REMAIN ROUGHLY FROM
THE SOUTHEAST THROUGH THE DAYTIME HOURS AROUND 10 KTS. AFTER
03-06Z, WINDS ARE FORECAST TO BECOME EITHER CALM OR LIGHT AND
VARIABLE, LIKELY THROUGH THE END OF THE PERIOD.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1600 UTC FRIDAY, JULY 17, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1100 AM CDT FRI JUL 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL IN VICINITY OF ALL TAF SITES THROUGH
EARLY SATURDAY. LIGHT SOUTHERLY WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH
MUCH OF THE PERIOD AS A WEAK LEE SIDE TROUGH OF LOW PRESSURE REMAINS
ANCHORED IN EASTERN COLORADO.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 18006KT P6SM FEW250
FM171900 16012KT P6SM SCT070
FM180100 16010KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KGUY 171653Z AUTO 17009G15KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03060144
METAR KGUY 171553Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02890167
METAR KGUY 171453Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02670167 50003
KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 18007KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 17012KT P6SM SCT070
FM180000 16012KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDHT 171653Z AUTO 17011G18KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02780139
METAR KDHT 171553Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02720144
METAR KDHT 171453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02500156
51007
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 171653Z 08007KT 10SM FEW034 FEW045 SCT120 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP164 T02280133 $
METAR KFMN 171553Z 07007KT 10SM FEW120 22/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02220139 $
METAR KFMN 171453Z 10004KT 10SM FEW065 SCT090 BKN110 20/15 A3021 RMK AO2
RAB41E51 SLP167 P0000 60000 T02000150 51013 $
METAR KLVS 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02390111
METAR KLVS 171553Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02170128
METAR KLVS 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01830144 52005 $
METAR KRTN 171653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02610106 $
METAR KRTN 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02280128 $
METAR KRTN 171453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW090 21/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02060133 53004 $
METAR KCAO 171655Z AUTO 16008G19KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02720133
METAR KCAO 171555Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02670139
METAR KCAO 171455Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02390139 51006 $
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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