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NZUS99 KBOU 181348
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0745 MDT SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181256Z 01005KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147 T02000122
$
METAR KFNL 181156Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01940122 10244 20178 53006 $
METAR KFNL 181056Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01940128 $
METAR KGXY 181256Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01940139 PNO $
METAR KGXY 181156Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP167
6//// 7//// T01720133 10233 20172 53009 PNO $
METAR KGXY 181056Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01830133 PNO $
KBJC 181124Z 1812/1912 33006KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 02006KT P6SM FEW100
FM181800 07009KT P6SM FEW100
FM190300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
FM190800 32007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KBJC 181245Z 31010KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3023
METAR KBJC 181145Z 32005KT 10SM SKC 19/11 A3022
KDEN 181124Z 1812/1918 25007KT P6SM SKC
FM181500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM181800 08008KT P6SM FEW100
FM182100 09011G18KT P6SM FEW100
FM190300 13012KT P6SM SKC
FM190800 17010KT P6SM SKC
FM191100 23006KT P6SM SKC
FM191400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDEN 181253Z 26010KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02060117
METAR KDEN 181153Z 25007KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP130 T01890106
10217 20172 53007
METAR KDEN 181053Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01940100
KBKF 180900Z 1809/1915 18010KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3016INS
BECMG 1811/1812 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 1820/1821 12010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS
BECMG 1900/1901 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS TX33/1823Z
TN17/1812Z
METAR KBKF 181258Z 23006KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3021 RMK AO2A SLP135
T02100102
METAR KBKF 181158Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP136
T01820098 10240 20181 53006
METAR KBKF 181058Z 22005KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP125
T01860099
KAPA 181124Z 1812/1912 25006KT P6SM SKC
FM181500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM181800 07007KT P6SM FEW100
FM182100 09010G17KT P6SM FEW100
FM190100 13013KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 17009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 181253Z 25006KT 10SM FEW140 21/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02060089
METAR KAPA 181153Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP152 T01890089
10228 20183 53007
METAR KAPA 181053Z 22004KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01830094
METAR KAKO 181253Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01940150 $
METAR KAKO 181153Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01830144 10211 20172 53006 $
METAR KAKO 181053Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01890144 $
METAR KLIC 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01720111
METAR KLIC 181155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01220094 10189 20122 53006
METAR KLIC 181055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01330100
METAR K2V6 181315Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181253Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02000144 $
METAR KITR 181153Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01500133 10200 20150 53006 $
METAR KITR 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01560133 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/18/2026
FORT COLLINS - 05:45:12 MDT / 20:27:56 MDT
DENVER - 05:47:08 MDT / 20:25:09 MDT
STERLING - 05:37:30 MDT / 20:20:48 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 07/18/26 13:31 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...048/017
15000 FT MSL...041/015
14500 FT MSL...039/016
14000 FT MSL...033/015
13000 FT MSL...017/013
12600 FT MSL...010/011
12000 FT MSL...332/006
11000 FT MSL...000/007
11000 FT MSL...035/007
10000 FT MSL...054/012
9900 FT MSL...045/011
9000 FT MSL...039/010
8800 FT MSL...033/013
8000 FT MSL...038/007
8000 FT MSL...042/007
7300 FT MSL...334/006
7000 FT MSL...324/007
6600 FT MSL...317/008
6200 FT MSL...278/013
6000 FT MSL...287/012
5900 FT MSL...286/013
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1126 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 524 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH SUNDAY MORNING. WINDS ARE
WEAKENING THIS MORNING AND SHOULD BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE FOR A FEW
HOURS, BEFORE SETTLING ON AN EASTERLY WIND BY 18Z. WINDS SHOULD
SLOWLY TURN TO THE SOUTHEAST THIS AFTERNOON, WITH DRAINAGE FLOW
LIKELY DEVELOPING BETWEEN 03-09Z TONIGHT. A SIMILAR WIND PATTERN
IS EXPECTED SUNDAY.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAFF 181255Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01630090
METAR KAFF 181155Z COR 36008KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3026 RMK AO2A SLP169
T01400092 10151 20135 53002 COR 1211
METAR KAFF 181155Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP169
7//// T01400092 10151 20135 53002
KCOS 181120Z 1812/1912 36006KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 10007KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 13012KT P6SM SCT090
FM190000 11010KT P6SM BKN100
FM190600 03007KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 181254Z 35005KT 10SM FEW120 20/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02000100 $
METAR KCOS 181154Z 35004KT 10SM FEW120 17/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01670106 10222 20161 53003 $
METAR KCOS 181054Z 34003KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148 T01670106
$
METAR KFCS 181255Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02010087 $
METAR KFCS 181155Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01790095 10237 20170 53004 $
METAR KFCS 181055Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01770091 $
KPUB 181120Z 1812/1912 33006KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 09008KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 12012KT P6SM SCT100
FM190200 08008KT P6SM FEW200
FM190800 33006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 181253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02000117
METAR KPUB 181153Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01830111 10239 20178 53009
METAR KPUB 181053Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02060117
METAR KTAD 181254Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01830083
METAR KTAD 181154Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01670083 10233 20161 53009
METAR KTAD 181054Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01720089
METAR KLHX 181253Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02000133
METAR KLHX 181153Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP126
T01780128 10233 20172 53010
METAR KLHX 181053Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01780133
METAR KLAA 181253Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01940150 $
METAR KLAA 181153Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01670144 10239 20167 53008 $
METAR KLAA 181053Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01720144 $
METAR KSPD 181256Z AUTO 23004KT 21/14 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP123 T02110139
$
METAR KSPD 181156Z AUTO 23006KT 18/13 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP123 T01780133
10228 20172 53003 $
METAR KSPD 181056Z AUTO 00000KT 18/13 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP120 T01780133
$
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/18/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:37:34 MDT / 20:13:12 MDT
PUEBLO - 05:49:48 MDT / 20:19:45 MDT
LAMAR - 05:42:17 MDT / 20:11:15 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 07/18/26 13:32 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...022/014
14300 FT MSL...019/014
14000 FT MSL...018/014
13000 FT MSL...017/015
12400 FT MSL...023/014
12000 FT MSL...025/015
11000 FT MSL...023/014
10800 FT MSL...023/014
10000 FT MSL...023/012
9700 FT MSL...022/011
9000 FT MSL...035/008
8600 FT MSL...045/009
8000 FT MSL...055/007
7700 FT MSL...050/008
7100 FT MSL...030/008
7000 FT MSL...005/008
6300 FT MSL...007/009
6000 FT MSL...360/010
5900 FT MSL...353/009
5700 FT MSL...355/009
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1110 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 507 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED AT COS, PUB AND ALS OVER THE NEXT
24 HOURS. LESS CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED THIS AFTERNOON,
HOWEVER CANT RULE OUT STORMS AFFECTING ALS AND HAVE MAINTAINED
PROB30 1821/1901 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 181253Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01670122
METAR KCAG 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP157
60000 70011 T01560128 10206 20156 51008
METAR KCAG 181053Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM FEW120 17/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01670144
METAR KHDN 181256Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01780106
METAR KHDN 181156Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP158
70006 T01670106 10206 20156 53004
METAR KHDN 181056Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01610106
METAR KEEO 181253Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01720133 PNO $
METAR KEEO 181153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP146
6//// 7//// T01670139 10206 20161 55001 PNO $
METAR KEEO 181053Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM FEW090 BKN100 17/15 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP149 T01670150 PNO $
METAR KC99 181336Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181316Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3063 RMK AO2
KGJT 181130Z 1812/1912 10009KT P6SM BKN120
FM181800 23008KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1821/1824 VRB15G30KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM190200 16009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM190500 10009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KGJT 181253Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02390122
$
METAR KGJT 181153Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM FEW100 24/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02390122 10267 20239 51004 $
METAR KGJT 181053Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM BKN100 24/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02440122 $
KRIL 181130Z 1812/1912 09008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN110
FM181400 34007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 PROB30 1818/1822
VRB15G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM182200 30008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250 PROB30 1822/1903
VRB15G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN110CB
FM190500 09006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KRIL 181253Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02110106
METAR KRIL 181153Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01940128 10228 20194 53004
METAR KRIL 181053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02060122
KEGE 181130Z 1812/1912 10003KT P6SM FEW070 BKN110
FM181800 29008KT P6SM FEW070 PROB30 1821/1824 VRB15G30KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM190100 22007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM190400 14005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
METAR KEGE 181256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01560072
METAR KEGE 181156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01440072 10206 20144 53010
METAR KEGE 181056Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01500067
KASE 181130Z 1812/1912 20005KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN110
FM181500 VRB05KT P6SM BKN250
FM181800 35008KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1818/1824 VRB15G30KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140
METAR KASE 181253Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01280072
METAR KASE 181153Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP179
70010 T01110072 10172 20100 53005
METAR KASE 181053Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01170072
METAR KLXV 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP192
T00670033
METAR KLXV 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP195
T00440028 10089 20033 53003
METAR KLXV 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/03 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP182
T00560033
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/18/2026
RANGELY - 06:01:23 MDT / 20:41:26 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:03:17 MDT / 20:37:44 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 05:52:26 MDT / 20:34:44 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 07/18/26 13:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...034/012
22000 FT MSL...008/008
21200 FT MSL...354/007
20000 FT MSL...005/006
19000 FT MSL...085/006
19000 FT MSL...090/007
17200 FT MSL...113/012
17000 FT MSL...097/008
15500 FT MSL...033/006
15000 FT MSL...019/008
14400 FT MSL...023/013
14000 FT MSL...022/011
13300 FT MSL...344/017
13000 FT MSL...003/009
12500 FT MSL...015/008
12000 FT MSL...017/011
11800 FT MSL...000/009
11100 FT MSL...330/008
11000 FT MSL...035/010
10400 FT MSL...008/004
10200 FT MSL...013/003
10100 FT MSL...064/003
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1202 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 557 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN FAVORING THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AFTER 15Z WITH THUNDERSTORM BECOMING
PREDOMINANT AFTER 18Z. CONVECTION WILL WORK DOWN INTO THE
VALLEYS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON, AND BEGINS TO DIMINISH AFTER 00Z
BECOMING MORE STRATIFIED SHOWERS AFTER 03Z. THE MAIN THREATS
WITH CONVECTION WILL BE LIGHTNING, GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS
(30-40KTS), AND BRIEF PERIODS OF MVFR IN HEAVY RAINFALL.
OTHERWISE, EXPECT VFR CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT WINDS ACROSS THE
REGION.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
KMTJ 181130Z 1812/1912 14006KT P6SM FEW080 BKN110
FM181600 33007KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1818/1824 VRB15G30KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN080CB BKN090
FM190000 12007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT130
FM190200 15006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT110
METAR KMTJ 181253Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01940100
METAR KMTJ 181153Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01890106 10228 20189 53005
METAR KMTJ 181053Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM OVC095 20/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02000106
METAR KGUC 181256Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 10/08 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP235
T01000078 $
METAR KGUC 181156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP231
T00940078 10156 20094 53006 $
METAR KGUC 181056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01060083 $
METAR KAIB 181335Z AUTO 13005KT 9SM CLR 17/13 A3025 RMK AO2
T01720135
METAR KAIB 181315Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3025 RMK AO2
T01640141
METAR KAIB 181255Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 16/14 A3025 RMK AO2
T01550136
KTEX 181130Z 1812/1912 13005KT P6SM BKN040 PROB30 1815/1818 4SM
-SHRA BKN060
FM181800 28009KT 6SM -TSRA SCT060CB BKN140
FM190000 32008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN130 PROB30 1900/1903 4SM
-TSRA
BKN060CB
FM190300 16004KT P6SM FEW060 SCT090 PROB30 1903/1906
4SM -SHRA
BKN060 BKN070
METAR KCEZ 181253Z AUTO 14003KT 9SM CLR 15/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01500117
METAR KCEZ 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP176
70005 T01440117 10211 20139 53001
METAR KCEZ 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01610117
KDRO 181130Z 1812/1912 05007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM181500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1818/1820 VRB15G30KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM182000 25008KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1820/1824 VRB15G30KT 4SM
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM190200 02003KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140
METAR KDRO 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 14/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01390122
METAR KDRO 181153Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN100 OVC120 14/13 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP171 60002 70005 T01390133 10172 20139 53001
METAR KDRO 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01440133
KALS 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120
FM181600 35007KT P6SM FEW100
FM181900 10009KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 PROB30 1821/1901
VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190100 13008KT P6SM BKN120
FM190800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 181252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 12/10 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01220100 PNO $
METAR KALS 181152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 12/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01170094 10156 20078 51004 PNO $
METAR KALS 181052Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM OVC110 11/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01060089 PNO $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 07/18/2026
VAIL - 05:52:58 MDT / 20:30:29 MDT
DURANGO - 06:05:23 MDT / 20:30:10 MDT
ALAMOSA - 05:56:55 MDT / 20:22:39 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 07/18/26 13:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...034/012
22000 FT MSL...008/008
21200 FT MSL...354/007
20000 FT MSL...005/006
19000 FT MSL...085/006
19000 FT MSL...090/007
17200 FT MSL...113/012
17000 FT MSL...097/008
15500 FT MSL...033/006
15000 FT MSL...019/008
14400 FT MSL...023/013
14000 FT MSL...022/011
13300 FT MSL...344/017
13000 FT MSL...003/009
12500 FT MSL...015/008
12000 FT MSL...017/011
11800 FT MSL...000/009
11100 FT MSL...330/008
11000 FT MSL...035/010
10400 FT MSL...008/004
10200 FT MSL...013/003
10100 FT MSL...064/003
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1202 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 557 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
SHOWERS WILL DEVELOP OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN FAVORING THE
SOUTHERN MOUNTAINS AFTER 15Z WITH THUNDERSTORM BECOMING
PREDOMINANT AFTER 18Z. CONVECTION WILL WORK DOWN INTO THE
VALLEYS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON, AND BEGINS TO DIMINISH AFTER 00Z
BECOMING MORE STRATIFIED SHOWERS AFTER 03Z. THE MAIN THREATS
WITH CONVECTION WILL BE LIGHTNING, GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS
(30-40KTS), AND BRIEF PERIODS OF MVFR IN HEAVY RAINFALL.
OTHERWISE, EXPECT VFR CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT WINDS ACROSS THE
REGION.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 181120Z 1812/1912 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 34006KT P6SM SCT070 SCT100 PROB30 1823/1903
VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190400 20006KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KPGA 181253Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02390150 $
METAR KPGA 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02440161 10283 20239 53006 $
METAR KPGA 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02440161 $
METAR KRQE 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN085 13/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01280094 $
METAR KRQE 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01170100 10178 20106 53007 $
METAR KRQE 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01280100 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1124 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION...SATURDAY 18/12Z THROUGH SUNDAY 19/12Z
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
AND IFR. SOME IFR LOW CLOUDS AND BR POSSIBLE, MAINLY FOR OVERNIGHT
HOURS. OUTSIDE OF STORMS, SFC WINDS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED TO AFFECT
FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 19/12Z THROUGH TUESDAY 21/12Z...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
AND IFR. SOME IFR LOW CLOUDS AND BR POSSIBLE, MAINLY FOR OVERNIGHT
HOURS. OUTSIDE OF STORMS, SFC WINDS ARE NOT ANTICIPATED TO AFFECT
FLIGHT OPERATIONS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 181141Z 1812/1918 14008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM181800 30009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM190200 08010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM190400 15006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 181254Z 12006KT 10SM BKN210 26/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02610133 $
METAR KSLC 181154Z 15010KT 10SM FEW170 SCT200 27/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02670144 10278 20261 53007 $
METAR KSLC 181054Z 17006KT 10SM BKN190 27/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02670144 $
KVEL 181130Z 1812/1912 27007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM182100 33007KT P6SM BKN100
FM190200 20005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KVEL 181253Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02110100 $
METAR KVEL 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02110094 10239 20194 53006 $
METAR KVEL 181053Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02170106 $
METAR KPUC 181253Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02060111 $
METAR KPUC 181153Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM FEW095 21/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02060111 10250 20200 51010 $
METAR KPUC 181053Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM BKN095 23/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02280117 $
KCNY 181130Z 1812/1912 17008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140
FM181900 27007KT P6SM BKN250
FM190500 19007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
METAR KCNY 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02280133
METAR KCNY 181153Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02220128 10278 20222 51009
METAR KCNY 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02330133
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1239 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION...KSLC
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE KSLC
TERMINAL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD ALONGSIDE SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT OVER THE NEARBY HIGH TERRAIN. DIURNALLY
DRIVEN WINDS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE DAY, WITH SOUTHERLY
DRAINAGE WINDS HOLDING STRONG THROUGH 17Z, TRANSITIONING TO A
NORTHERLY WIND AROUND 18Z. THERE IS AROUND A 30% CHANCE FOR ERRATIC
OUTFLOW WINDS TO IMPACT THE AIRFIELD BETWEEN 21-01Z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS THE SOUTHERN HALF OF THE AREA
TODAY, WITH MORE ISOLATED COVERAGE ACROSS THE NORTHERN AREA. STORMS
PRODUCING HEAVY RAINFALL MAY DROP VIS TO MVFR THRESHOLDS. ACROSS THE
NORTHERN PORTION OF THE AIRSPACE, STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING GUSTY AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS TO 30 KTS THROUGHOUT THE
AFTERNOON. COVERAGE OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL BECOME MORE
ISOLATED THROUGH THE EVENING. OUTSIDE OF ANY OUTFLOW WINDS,
ANTICIPATE DIURNALLY DRIVEN FLOWS ACROSS ALL TERMINALS.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 181141Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120
FM181600 28006KT P6SM SCT100
PROB30 1821/1901 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190100 16005KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KEVW 181253Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01390100
METAR KEVW 181153Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP181
70002 T01390100 10172 20122 53002
METAR KEVW 181053Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01330100
KRKS 181120Z 1812/1912 24008KT P6SM SCT090
FM182100 26010G18KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1821/1901 VRB25G35KT
3SM -TSRA OVC080CB
FM190400 24008KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 181254Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01720094
METAR KRKS 181154Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01720094 10217 20172 51007
METAR KRKS 181054Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01780094
KRWL 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM182100 03008KT P6SM VCSH FEW150
FM190300 34012KT P6SM FEW200 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181700 13008KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 13015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 14012KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 181253Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01560078
METAR KLAR 181153Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01220083 10194 20122 53002
METAR KLAR 181053Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP139
T01390083
KCYS 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 12008KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 13010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 14010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 181253Z 28004KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01670094
METAR KCYS 181153Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01560094
10211 20156 53002
METAR KCYS 181053Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01610094
RIVERTON (KRIW) 07/18/26 13:30 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...243/003
24000 FT MSL...211/002
22000 FT MSL...265/003
20000 FT MSL...270/006
19000 FT MSL...282/008
18000 FT MSL...272/005
17000 FT MSL...306/004
16800 FT MSL...184/002
16000 FT MSL...190/022
15000 FT MSL...002/004
14600 FT MSL...209/006
14000 FT MSL...062/002
13000 FT MSL...303/006
12800 FT MSL...210/005
12000 FT MSL...190/003
11200 FT MSL...211/003
11000 FT MSL...191/002
10000 FT MSL...274/003
10000 FT MSL...310/003
8100 FT MSL...095/007
8000 FT MSL...096/008
7400 FT MSL...096/008
7000 FT MSL...095/010
6700 FT MSL...082/005
6200 FT MSL...143/009
6000 FT MSL...146/006
6000 FT MSL...137/007
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 07/18/26 13:34 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...045/013
16000 FT MSL...029/015
15100 FT MSL...022/009
15000 FT MSL...018/007
14000 FT MSL...334/011
13200 FT MSL...323/007
13000 FT MSL...330/007
12000 FT MSL...036/008
11700 FT MSL...041/009
11000 FT MSL...082/008
10500 FT MSL...066/012
10000 FT MSL...098/018
9400 FT MSL...103/014
9000 FT MSL...108/014
8600 FT MSL...099/012
8000 FT MSL...105/009
7900 FT MSL...105/010
7400 FT MSL...108/007
6600 FT MSL...291/008
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1018 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 413 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
LARGELY VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY. THE
MAIN AREA OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL SHIFT SOMEWHAT
EASTWARD TODAY. AS A RESULT, WE HAVE ONLY GONE WITH VICINITY
SHOWERS NEAR KJAC AS MOST CONVECTION SHOULD BE TO THE EAST. ALL
OTHER TERMINALS HAVE PROB30 GROUPS WITH CONVECTION DEVELOPING IN
THE MOUNTAINS AROUND 17 TO 19Z AND MOVING OFF INTO THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. BRIEF MVFR AND IFR CONDITIONS WILL BE
POSSIBLE IN AND AROUND ANY HEAVY SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORMS, ALONG
WITH WIND GUSTS TO AROUND 35 KNOTS. MOST SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS SHOULD END AFTER SUNSET, ALTHOUGH A FEW WILL
LINGER PAST MIDNIGHT. MOUNTAIN OBSCURATIONS ARE POSSIBLE IN AND
AROUND ANY HEAVIER SHOWER OR THUNDERSTORM.
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 1130 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 529 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
MINIMAL AVIATION CONCERNS ARE EXPECTED DURING THE DAY WITH MOSTLY
SUNNY SKIES. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL WITH NORMAL DIURNAL WIND
GUSTS OF 20 TO 25 KTS LIKELY DURING THE AFTERNOON HOURS. THERE IS A
CHANCE OF SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS DURING THE AFTERNOON FOR
WESTERN TERMINALS LIKE KRWL AND KLAR. WINDS AND SHOWER ACTIVITY WILL
DIMINISH AFTER SUNSET.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 181307Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KIBM 181207Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KIBM 181146Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3019 RMK AO2
KSNY 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM181600 10008KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 12010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 13010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KIML 181253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01830161
METAR KIML 181153Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01670150 10211 20161 53010
METAR KIML 181053Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01670156
KMCK 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 10008KT P6SM FEW100
FM190400 12005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 181253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02060172
METAR KMCK 181153Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01780161 10239 20172 53008
METAR KMCK 181053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01890167
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 07/18/26 13:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...020/017
15000 FT MSL...034/014
14200 FT MSL...038/015
14000 FT MSL...039/015
13000 FT MSL...046/017
12000 FT MSL...047/018
12000 FT MSL...049/018
11000 FT MSL...059/016
10100 FT MSL...073/009
10000 FT MSL...045/011
9000 FT MSL...044/008
8500 FT MSL...038/009
8000 FT MSL...033/010
7500 FT MSL...022/009
7000 FT MSL...350/013
6500 FT MSL...006/010
6000 FT MSL...343/013
5400 FT MSL...334/012
5000 FT MSL...329/014
4700 FT MSL...336/014
4100 FT MSL...340/013
4000 FT MSL...344/014
3600 FT MSL...360/012
3400 FT MSL...357/009
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1121 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 621 AM CDT SAT JUL 18 2026
A WEAK BACKDOOR FRONT MOVING INTO NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA HAS
DEVELOPED STRATUS WITH IFR CEILINGS AND MVFR VISIBILITIES AT
KVTN. THESE CONDITIONS MAY PERSIST UNTIL 14Z, WHEN VFR
CONDITIONS RETURN FOR THE REMAINDER OF THE TAF PERIOD. AT KLBF,
VFR CONDITIONS THE NEXT 24 HOURS. SOME SCATTERED AFTERNOON
CUMULUS EXPECTED DURING THE AFTERNOON. ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
ARE POSSIBLE IN THE CENTRAL AND EASTERN SANDHILLS, BUT ARE NOT
EXPECTED TO AFFECT THE KLBF OR KVTN TAF SITES.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM181700 09007KT P6SM FEW080
FM190400 13007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 181253Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01890161 $
METAR KGLD 181153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01500139 10200 20150 53007 $
METAR KGLD 181053Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01720150 $
KGCK 181259Z 1813/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGCK 181254Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02060172
METAR KGCK 181154Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01830167 10222 20183 53003
METAR KGCK 181054Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01890167
METAR KLBL 181256Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM 22/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02220183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181156Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM 19/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP145 6////
7//// T01940167 10228 20189 53003 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181056Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM 19/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01940167 PNO $
GOODLAND (KGLD) 07/18/26 13:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...050/018
16000 FT MSL...040/017
15000 FT MSL...018/013
14800 FT MSL...019/013
14000 FT MSL...030/014
13000 FT MSL...035/012
12600 FT MSL...030/011
12000 FT MSL...013/008
11000 FT MSL...016/007
10700 FT MSL...360/008
10000 FT MSL...346/011
9200 FT MSL...354/012
9000 FT MSL...002/011
8100 FT MSL...016/011
8000 FT MSL...017/011
7000 FT MSL...027/010
7000 FT MSL...030/010
6100 FT MSL...022/010
6000 FT MSL...008/014
5400 FT MSL...003/012
5000 FT MSL...001/014
4700 FT MSL...354/014
4300 FT MSL...353/013
4000 FT MSL...342/012
4000 FT MSL...350/012
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 07/18/26 13:32 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...041/015
15000 FT MSL...040/013
14000 FT MSL...043/010
13900 FT MSL...042/010
13000 FT MSL...045/008
12000 FT MSL...043/007
11700 FT MSL...047/007
11000 FT MSL...067/008
8200 FT MSL...039/005
8000 FT MSL...015/007
7100 FT MSL...061/004
7000 FT MSL...061/004
6000 FT MSL...287/004
6000 FT MSL...282/004
5100 FT MSL...301/008
5000 FT MSL...296/010
4400 FT MSL...278/012
4000 FT MSL...258/015
3700 FT MSL...249/013
3200 FT MSL...233/012
3000 FT MSL...219/008
3000 FT MSL...219/008
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0551 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1116 PM MDT FRI JUL 17 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WITH LIGHT AND VARIABLE WINDS BECOMING EAST SOUTH
EASTERLY LATE TOMORROW MORNING. DIURNALLY DRIVEN CUMULUS WILL
DEVELOP BETWEEN 16 AND 23Z BRINGING A FEW CLOUDS AROUND 6000
FEET.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0411 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1000 PM CDT FRI JUL 17 2026
EXCELLENT FLYING WEATHER WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THIS TAF PERIOD,
WITH VFR/SKC AND LIGHT SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST WINDS. SOUTHEAST WINDS
ARE EXPECTED TO BE WEAKER SATURDAY COMPARED TO RECENT DAYS, WITH
ANOTHER CROP OF SCATTERED CUMULUS EXPECTED AFTER 18Z SAT.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 181120Z 1812/1912 20006KT P6SM FEW250
FM182000 12007KT P6SM SCT080
FM190500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 181253Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02220167
METAR KGUY 181153Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02110167 10244 20206 53003
METAR KGUY 181053Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02110161
KDHT 181120Z 1812/1912 20007KT P6SM FEW250
FM182100 14007KT P6SM SCT080
FM190700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 181253Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02060150
METAR KDHT 181153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM BKN100 18/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01780144 10233 20167 53003
METAR KDHT 181053Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01720139
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1116 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 610 AM CDT SAT JUL 18 2026
A FEW SHOWERS HAVE FORMED NEAR KAMA THIS MORNING, BUT LATEST RADAR
TRENDS SUGGEST THESE WILL STAY SOUTHWEST OF THE TERMINAL. CAN'T
COMPLETELY RULE OUT A ROGUE LIGHTNING STRIKE WITH THIS AM
ACTIVITY, BUT CHANCES ARE LOW (~10%). A BETTER CHANCE FOR MORE
SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS WILL OCCUR THIS AFTERNOON, WITH KAMA ONCE
AGAIN MOST FAVORED. HAVE RETAINED THE PROB30 GROUP AT KAMA FOR
NOW TO INDICATE MOST LIKELY TIMING OF STORM ACTIVITY, BUT CHANCES
ARE STILL ONLY ABOUT 20-30% FOR IMPACTS AT THE TERMINAL. OTHERWISE
EXPECT SOUTHERLY WINDS AT AROUND 10 KNOTS AND VFR CONDITIONS.
WARD
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 181139Z 1812/1912 09006KT P6SM BKN150
FM182000 23009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM190000 03011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1900/1903
VRB18G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190300 08010KT P6SM BKN080
FM190700 08005KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KFMN 181253Z 08003KT 10SM FEW120 21/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02060139
METAR KFMN 181153Z 09006KT 10SM FEW120 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02060139 10233 20200 53002
METAR KFMN 181053Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02060133
METAR KLVS 181253Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01440100
METAR KLVS 181153Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163
70015 T01220094 10161 20117 53004
METAR KLVS 181053Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01280094
METAR KRTN 181253Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01390100 $
METAR KRTN 181153Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP158
70009 T01110094 10161 20111 55001 $
METAR KRTN 181053Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01280106 $
METAR KCAO 181255Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140
T01830122
METAR KCAO 181155Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01830122 10200 20172 55001
METAR KCAO 181055Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM BKN095 19/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01890128
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1148 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 540 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING, SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS WILL RETURN ALONG AND WEST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN
CHAIN WITH SCATTERED TO ISOLATED ACTIVITY FARTHER EAST. A FEW OF
THE STRONGER CELLS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING WET MICROBURSTS
WITH LOCALIZED, BRIEF, AND ERRATIC WIND GUSTS POTENTIALLY OVER 45
KT. STORM MOTION WILL MOSTLY BE TOWARD THE SOUTHWEST OR WEST AT
SPEEDS FROM 5-20 KT. SOME CELLS OVER SOUTHWEST AREAS WILL MOVE
MORE SLOWLY AND ERRATICALLY. ISOLATED SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
MAY LINGER OVER THE SOUTH CENTRAL MOUNTAINS AND SOUTHEAST PLAINS
SATURDAY NIGHT.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 180600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+19 9900+11 9900-05 2008-15 202630 212640 251449
BCE 3613+11 9900-05 1606-15 180629 190540 141151
LND 0316+14 0709+11 2312-05 2514-14 230629 260940 281650
RKS 0424 0708+13 2008-06 2106-14 990029 220640 230850
GJT 9900+18 9900+11 0608-05 0609-14 061329 031140 060751
FMN 0909+17 9900+10 3506-04 0408-15 051830 061940 052450
ABQ 1811+16 9900+09 0113-05 3612-15 041430 051841 062552
MBW 1423 1416+11 9900-05 0906-14 340929 351440 330850
DEN 1812+19 9900+10 0509-05 0613-15 052229 042239 041450
PUB 1111+18 9900+10 0510-05 9900-14 030930 051839 052249
ALS 9900+08 9900-05 9900-15 050530 041641 053149
TCC 2323 2319+14 9900+08 0616-05 0512-15 020930 990041 080751
BFF 1822 9900+17 0407+09 0307-05 0710-15 010530 351941 361751
GLD 1718 2205+14 0107+08 0309-05 0107-15 041230 041339 022049
GCK 2122+20 2407+14 0206+08 0808-05 9900-15 350530 041040 052148
GAG 2124+18 2106+13 9900+07 1305-04 1310-15 990031 230541 041250
AMA 2124 2610+13 9900+06 0910-06 0911-15 091030 120741 080751
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+18 9900+10 9900-05 2113-15 202429 222939 252050
BCE 0411+10 9900-04 9900-14 181029 190639 990051
LND 9900+18 1805+12 2706-05 2310-15 231730 242240 272049
RKS 9900 9900+13 3606-05 9900-14 230829 241140 291250
GJT 9900+17 9900+10 0509-04 0412-14 061229 061140 320551
FMN 9900+16 3505+09 0112-05 0211-15 031530 041939 062349
ABQ 3405+14 3408+09 0709-05 0107-15 351230 361742 052450
MBW 1413 0906+11 0205-05 0206-14 990030 990040 331150
DEN 0206+18 0506+09 0809-06 0817-15 052029 052340 361549
PUB 0407+17 0512+09 0906-05 9900-15 062130 062339 041549
ALS 0508+10 0106-06 3407-16 051430 062139 062049
TCC 2523 2514+13 9900+08 0412-06 0610-15 070830 990041 052051
BFF 2208 1111+16 0911+08 0308-04 9900-14 320730 021341 341450
GLD 9900 0508+14 9900+08 0505-05 0710-15 062729 052340 041750
GCK 9900+22 9900+13 9900+07 0906-05 9900-15 040631 051740 062350
GAG 2510+19 9900+13 9900+06 1709-05 9900-15 990031 340942 062250
AMA 2419 9900+13 9900+06 1006-06 1010-15 081330 070641 051851
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DATA BASED ON 180000Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0306+21 0508+12 2706-04 2216-15 212729 202239 221750
BCE 3513+11 3605-04 9900-14 110529 090940 081351
LND 3509+19 9900+12 2307-04 2314-15 242830 242739 251950
RKS 3605 0105+15 9900-05 2008-14 211729 241939 270851
GJT 0205+21 9900+13 0905-04 0712-14 090929 041040 061550
FMN 9900+20 9900+12 0810-04 0213-14 062329 052039 061950
ABQ 9900+19 9900+10 0512-04 0410-15 031031 061240 051950
MBW 1312 1312+13 9900-04 9900-14 250929 281040 351050
DEN 1005+20 1006+11 0210-05 0813-13 061429 051240 061850
PUB 0907+20 0908+11 0211-05 0512-14 072629 071940 062850
ALS 0808+13 0508-05 0706-15 062229 071839 072150
TCC 1608 1608+16 0306+09 0517-04 0614-14 050630 040641 061950
BFF 1313 1312+18 1309+10 0107-04 3405-13 280829 301541 352150
GLD 1108 1107+16 9900+08 0708-05 0912-12 061830 062141 052850
GCK 1408+23 1407+15 0106+07 0711-03 0806-14 082330 082441 053350
GAG 1811+22 1811+13 0205+07 0710-04 0809-14 050831 071641 052150
AMA 1711 1711+14 9900+08 0614-04 0713-14 040831 050842 062150
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