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NZUS99 KBOU 181427
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0825 MDT SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181356Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02280133
$
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 KGXY 181356Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02280139 PNO $
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 $
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 181345Z 36010KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3024
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 181353Z 29008KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02220122
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
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 181358Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3022 RMK AO2A SLP139
T02270108
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
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 181353Z 28006KT 10SM FEW130 22/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02220100
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 KAKO 181353Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02390150 $
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 KLIC 181355Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02220117
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 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 181353Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02440150 $
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 $
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 14:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...039/014
15000 FT MSL...042/014
14500 FT MSL...040/014
14000 FT MSL...033/013
13000 FT MSL...007/010
12600 FT MSL...359/008
12000 FT MSL...344/010
11000 FT MSL...335/007
11000 FT MSL...077/003
10000 FT MSL...051/011
9900 FT MSL...063/008
9000 FT MSL...067/010
8900 FT MSL...069/011
8000 FT MSL...071/008
8000 FT MSL...074/007
7200 FT MSL...016/006
7000 FT MSL...332/005
6600 FT MSL...325/006
6100 FT MSL...286/011
6000 FT MSL...290/010
5900 FT MSL...290/010
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 181355Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02190087
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
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 181354Z 00000KT 10SM FEW085 23/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02280106 $
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 KFCS 181355Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02500097 $
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 $
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 181353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02330122
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 KTAD 181354Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02220089
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 KLHX 181353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02220133
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 KLAA 181353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02280156 $
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 KSPD 181356Z AUTO 00000KT 26/14 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP123 T02610139
$
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 $
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 14:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...021/014
14300 FT MSL...019/014
14000 FT MSL...020/015
13000 FT MSL...017/014
12400 FT MSL...025/014
12000 FT MSL...028/014
11000 FT MSL...029/013
10800 FT MSL...029/013
10000 FT MSL...037/012
9700 FT MSL...040/010
9000 FT MSL...049/011
8600 FT MSL...055/009
8000 FT MSL...073/007
7700 FT MSL...082/008
7100 FT MSL...061/007
7000 FT MSL...069/007
6300 FT MSL...046/008
6000 FT MSL...015/008
5900 FT MSL...012/007
5700 FT MSL...021/005
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 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01940122
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 KHDN 181356Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02000106
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 KEEO 181353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01780133 PNO $
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 KC99 181416Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181356Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181336Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 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 181353Z 10013KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02390122
$
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 $
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 181353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02220100
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
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 181356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02000083
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
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
SPECI KASE 181422Z 12003KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3038 RMK AO2 T01780072
METAR KASE 181353Z 13006KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01610067
METAR KASE 181253Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01280072
METAR KLXV 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01280050
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
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 14:18 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
22000 FT MSL...009/009
21200 FT MSL...358/008
20000 FT MSL...008/004
19000 FT MSL...098/004
18000 FT MSL...122/010
17000 FT MSL...113/019
12000 FT MSL...014/012
11700 FT MSL...004/010
11100 FT MSL...017/009
11000 FT MSL...001/008
10400 FT MSL...073/004
10100 FT MSL...097/004
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 181353Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02110100
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 KGUC 181356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01280083 $
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 KAIB 181415Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 18/13 A3025 RMK AO2
T01840132
METAR KAIB 181355Z AUTO 07005KT 9SM CLR 18/12 A3025 RMK AO2
T01830125
METAR KAIB 181335Z AUTO 13005KT 9SM CLR 17/13 A3025 RMK AO2
T01720135
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 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01890122
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
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 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01560128
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
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 181352Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM BKN100 14/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01440106 PNO $
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 $
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 14:18 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
22000 FT MSL...009/009
21200 FT MSL...358/008
20000 FT MSL...008/004
19000 FT MSL...098/004
18000 FT MSL...122/010
17000 FT MSL...113/019
12000 FT MSL...014/012
11700 FT MSL...004/010
11100 FT MSL...017/009
11000 FT MSL...001/008
10400 FT MSL...073/004
10100 FT MSL...097/004
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 181353Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02500150 $
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 KRQE 181353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT090 18/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01780111 $
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 $
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 181354Z 16008KT 10SM SCT170 BKN210 27/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02720144 $
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 $
KVEL 181130Z 1812/1912 27007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM182100 33007KT P6SM BKN100
FM190200 20005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KVEL 181353Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02390106 $
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 KPUC 181353Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02390111 $
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 $
KCNY 181130Z 1812/1912 17008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140
FM181900 27007KT P6SM BKN250
FM190500 19007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
METAR KCNY 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02500139
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
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 181353Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01560106
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
KRKS 181120Z 1812/1912 24008KT P6SM SCT090
FM182100 26010G18KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1821/1901 VRB25G35KT
3SM -TSRA OVC080CB
FM190400 24008KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 181354Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02000106
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
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 181353Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01890072
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
KCYS 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 12008KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 13010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 14010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 181353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02060111
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
RIVERTON (KRIW) 07/18/26 14:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...146/002
25000 FT MSL...176/003
24000 FT MSL...224/002
22000 FT MSL...262/005
20000 FT MSL...264/007
19000 FT MSL...285/004
18000 FT MSL...259/011
16800 FT MSL...217/003
16000 FT MSL...213/003
15000 FT MSL...177/004
14600 FT MSL...227/005
14000 FT MSL...201/003
13000 FT MSL...239/008
12700 FT MSL...174/004
12000 FT MSL...174/002
11100 FT MSL...294/004
10000 FT MSL...321/004
10000 FT MSL...340/003
9000 FT MSL...003/002
9000 FT MSL...030/003
8100 FT MSL...086/005
8000 FT MSL...082/006
7400 FT MSL...090/005
7000 FT MSL...076/012
6700 FT MSL...069/006
6200 FT MSL...129/009
6000 FT MSL...129/007
5900 FT MSL...119/007
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 07/18/26 14:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...035/013
15100 FT MSL...023/008
15000 FT MSL...027/008
14000 FT MSL...340/008
13200 FT MSL...325/008
13000 FT MSL...340/009
12000 FT MSL...039/008
11700 FT MSL...042/009
11000 FT MSL...064/009
10500 FT MSL...062/010
10000 FT MSL...098/017
9500 FT MSL...121/012
9000 FT MSL...116/013
8600 FT MSL...125/011
8000 FT MSL...122/010
7900 FT MSL...123/009
7400 FT MSL...124/008
7000 FT MSL...111/009
6600 FT MSL...125/006
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 181406Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KIBM 181347Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KIBM 181307Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3021 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 181353Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02220178
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
KMCK 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 10008KT P6SM FEW100
FM190400 12005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02390178
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
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 07/18/26 14:19 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...023/015
15000 FT MSL...032/013
14200 FT MSL...036/013
14000 FT MSL...037/014
13000 FT MSL...049/016
12000 FT MSL...048/016
12000 FT MSL...046/016
11000 FT MSL...048/012
10100 FT MSL...064/008
10000 FT MSL...102/007
9000 FT MSL...063/006
8500 FT MSL...056/007
8000 FT MSL...045/008
7500 FT MSL...038/008
7000 FT MSL...036/008
6500 FT MSL...014/008
6000 FT MSL...002/009
5400 FT MSL...338/012
5000 FT MSL...336/014
4700 FT MSL...341/013
4100 FT MSL...344/012
4000 FT MSL...357/013
3600 FT MSL...001/009
3400 FT MSL...001/007
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 181353Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02280167 $
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 $
KGCK 181259Z 1813/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGCK 181354Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02390178
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 KLBL 181356Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM 25/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02500189 PNO $
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 $
GOODLAND (KGLD) 07/18/26 14:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...046/019
16000 FT MSL...041/017
15000 FT MSL...027/013
14900 FT MSL...024/013
14000 FT MSL...030/014
13000 FT MSL...032/013
12600 FT MSL...016/013
12000 FT MSL...351/014
11000 FT MSL...346/016
10800 FT MSL...350/007
10000 FT MSL...353/008
9200 FT MSL...344/009
9000 FT MSL...346/010
8100 FT MSL...029/010
8000 FT MSL...030/009
7000 FT MSL...047/009
7000 FT MSL...043/010
6100 FT MSL...041/010
6000 FT MSL...041/010
5400 FT MSL...026/012
5000 FT MSL...017/012
4700 FT MSL...013/012
4300 FT MSL...009/011
4000 FT MSL...003/009
4000 FT MSL...357/008
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 07/18/26 14:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...040/015
15000 FT MSL...041/013
14000 FT MSL...049/008
13900 FT MSL...049/008
13000 FT MSL...053/007
12000 FT MSL...063/005
11700 FT MSL...071/005
10000 FT MSL...114/002
9800 FT MSL...358/006
9000 FT MSL...040/007
8200 FT MSL...104/005
8000 FT MSL...053/005
6000 FT MSL...042/004
6000 FT MSL...022/007
5100 FT MSL...307/006
5000 FT MSL...307/006
4400 FT MSL...280/010
4000 FT MSL...266/012
3700 FT MSL...253/011
3200 FT MSL...231/009
3000 FT MSL...241/008
3000 FT MSL...241/008
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 181353Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02560172
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
KDHT 181120Z 1812/1912 20007KT P6SM FEW250
FM182100 14007KT P6SM SCT080
FM190700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 181353Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02330156
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
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 181353Z 13003KT 10SM BKN120 21/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02060139
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 KLVS 181353Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01560111
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 KRTN 181353Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01780117 $
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 KCAO 181355Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02280133
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
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 181200Z
VALID 181800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+17 9900+10 9900-05 1914-16 202629 222239 211150
BCE 3505+09 0606-04 9900-15 150629 120739 020951
LND 9900+19 9900+12 9900-06 2112-15 221930 242340 271649
RKS 9900 9900+11 1305-05 2005-14 211330 241240 990049
GJT 9900+17 9900+10 0605-05 0614-14 091529 031040 051750
FMN 9900+16 0306+10 0514-06 0409-16 071730 062439 032149
ABQ 3508+16 9900+09 0308-06 0507-16 020631 061041 072948
MBW 1414 1412+10 9900-05 9900-14 990030 301340 021049
DEN 1005+17 9900+09 0908-06 0817-13 071530 071741 061450
PUB 1105+16 0310+09 0609-05 9900-15 072630 082240 071850
ALS 9900+10 0507-05 0808-15 071630 072339 051949
TCC 2005 1908+15 9900+09 0410-06 0509-16 081330 070941 072350
BFF 1311 1311+15 0911+09 9900-05 9900-14 990030 320840 341950
GLD 1207 9900+14 9900+10 0514-05 0715-14 082330 082441 052150
GCK 1507+21 9900+14 9900+08 9900-05 9900-14 071731 072640 061550
GAG 2008+20 9900+13 9900+07 1307-05 1006-15 060631 061242 062451
AMA 1910 2010+13 2005+07 0608-06 0710-15 101530 071241 072351
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 190000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0307+20 0609+12 2706-04 2118-15 212729 222239 211550
BCE 3611+10 0207-04 9900-13 990029 990039 990052
LND 3509+20 9900+13 1814-05 2315-15 242930 252239 231449
RKS 9900 9900+14 9900-05 2012-14 221430 261739 201050
GJT 9900+21 9900+13 0905-04 0709-14 091029 051340 071150
FMN 3510+20 3406+12 1013-04 1009-15 052130 042440 031950
ABQ 9900+20 9900+11 0808-05 0413-15 050830 080641 051750
MBW 1311 1311+13 9900-04 2805-13 271030 311340 060650
DEN 1106+20 1107+11 9900-05 0913-13 071030 061340 061950
PUB 1009+19 1009+11 0506-05 9900-15 082229 061540 063249
ALS 1008+13 0505-05 0305-15 061430 071439 062150
TCC 1509 1607+17 9900+08 0314-04 0617-15 081130 060841 072250
BFF 1312 1311+17 1308+09 9900-03 2606-13 990030 341140 361950
GLD 1209 1308+16 3106+09 0409-05 0919-13 061830 081840 043250
GCK 1308+24 1408+15 9900+07 0508-05 9900-14 082030 082140 052850
GAG 1608+23 1607+14 3609+07 0607-04 0811-15 060532 071141 062050
AMA 1610 1610+14 9900+07 0411-05 0716-14 090931 060842 072150
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DATA BASED ON 181200Z
VALID 191200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3605+19 3606+11 3105-04 2416-16 232529 252439 252051
BCE 0406+11 0910-04 0806-14 990029 990040 352051
LND 2905+18 2606+12 2708-05 2518-16 243529 253439 253051
RKS 9900 9900+12 9900-05 2510-15 242130 252140 281651
GJT 9900+18 9900+11 1006-04 0611-13 081130 101341 140850
FMN 9900+16 1106+10 1107-05 0405-17 062230 072440 082049
ABQ 9900+17 0605+10 0606-05 0812-16 061231 051740 061850
MBW 2606 9900+12 3506-04 2107-14 271430 271440 221949
DEN 9900+19 9900+11 1005-04 1212-13 041030 990041 111349
PUB 9900+17 0509+10 0507-05 0917-13 082230 092341 092449
ALS 9900+10 0807-04 0805-15 082931 082941 082550
TCC 2312 9900+15 0708+08 0609-05 0712-15 051432 061941 082751
BFF 1819 9900+17 0609+10 2909-03 2807-14 281030 290740 240949
GLD 1812 9900+15 3517+08 0907-03 0814-14 071130 011441 072349
GCK 9900+22 9900+14 0508+08 0906-04 0817-13 071930 061842 072949
GAG 9900+21 1305+13 0905+07 1010-03 0614-16 083131 073441 083950
AMA 9900 0808+14 1210+08 0910-04 0914-15 072132 072541 082951
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