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NZUS99 KBOU 181608
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1005 MDT SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181556Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP152 T02670128
$
METAR KFNL 181456Z 03006KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02500133
51010 $
METAR KFNL 181356Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02280133
$
METAR KGXY 181556Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02940150 PNO $
METAR KGXY 181456Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP171
6//// T02560144 53006 PNO $
METAR KGXY 181356Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02280139 PNO $
METAR KLMO 181555Z AUTO 36007KT 340V060 10SM CLR 27/13 A3022 RMK AO2
T02650134
METAR KLMO 181535Z AUTO 36003KT 7SM CLR 26/13 A3023 RMK AO2
T02580134
METAR KLMO 181515Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3022 RMK AO2
T02500131
METAR KBDU 181555Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181535Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181515Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181555Z AUTO 34008KT 9SM CLR 26/13 A3020 RMK AO2 T02590132
$
METAR KEIK 181535Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3020 RMK AO2 T02540136
$
METAR KEIK 181515Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3020 RMK AO2 T02510133
$
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 181547Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3026
METAR KBJC 181451Z 35009KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3025
METAR KBJC 181345Z 36010KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3024
KDEN 181431Z 1815/1918 30007KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM181800 07008KT P6SM FEW100
FM182100 09011G18KT P6SM SCT100
FM190400 13012KT P6SM SKC
FM190800 18010KT P6SM SKC
FM191100 23006KT P6SM SKC
FM191500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDEN 181553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 25/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02500117
METAR KDEN 181453Z 33006KT 10SM FEW080 24/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02390122 51009
METAR KDEN 181353Z 29008KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02220122
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 181551Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW220 26/11 A3023 RMK SLP142
T02610114
METAR KBKF 181558Z COR VRB03KT 10SM FEW200 26/11 A3023 RMK AO2A SLP142
T02610114 COR 1552
METAR KBKF 181551Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW220 26/11 A3023 RMK SLP142
T02610114
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 181553Z 36006KT 10SM FEW090 25/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02500111
METAR KAPA 181453Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW130 23/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02330111 51009
METAR KAPA 181353Z 28006KT 10SM FEW130 22/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02220100
METAR KMNH 181555Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181535Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 181515Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181555Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181535Z AUTO 08008KT 040V100 10SM CLR 27/15 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181515Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181555Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181535Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181515Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 181553Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02720144 $
METAR KAKO 181453Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02610144 53009 $
METAR KAKO 181353Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02390150 $
METAR KLIC 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02830100
METAR KLIC 181455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02670122 51005
METAR KLIC 181355Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02220117
METAR KHEQ 181555Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 181535Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 181515Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR K2V6 181554Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181534Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181514Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181555Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181535Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181515Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181553Z AUTO 09004G16KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02940139 $
METAR KITR 181453Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02670150 51008 $
METAR KITR 181353Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02440150 $
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 15:53 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...032/011
15000 FT MSL...050/013
14500 FT MSL...051/013
14000 FT MSL...035/011
13000 FT MSL...008/010
12600 FT MSL...355/010
12000 FT MSL...335/011
11000 FT MSL...128/004
10000 FT MSL...116/007
9900 FT MSL...108/008
9000 FT MSL...098/013
8800 FT MSL...104/010
8000 FT MSL...101/009
8000 FT MSL...097/009
7300 FT MSL...086/006
7000 FT MSL...068/004
6600 FT MSL...047/005
6000 FT MSL...020/005
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 K4BM 181555Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181535Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181515Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 181455Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02560081 52008
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
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 181554Z 13005KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 27/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02670100 $
METAR KCOS 181454Z 25003KT 10SM FEW085 FEW130 26/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02560106 53006 $
METAR KCOS 181354Z 00000KT 10SM FEW085 23/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02280106 $
METAR KFLY 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 27/08 A3034 RMK AO2
T02680079
METAR KFLY 181535Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM SCT080 27/08 A3035 RMK AO2
T02650080
METAR KFLY 181515Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3035 RMK AO2
T02620082
METAR KFCS 181455Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02630087 52008 $
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 $
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 181553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02780128
METAR KPUB 181453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140 T02500122
53005
METAR KPUB 181353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02330122
METAR KVTP 181555Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT038 SCT048 BKN055 16/M20 A3068
RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181535Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181515Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 17/M01 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 181554Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02780106
METAR KTAD 181454Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02610106 51006
METAR KTAD 181354Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02220089
METAR KLHX 181553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02720150
METAR KLHX 181453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02610144 51010
METAR KLHX 181353Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02220133
METAR KLAA 181553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02940156 $
METAR KLAA 181453Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02610161 51010 $
METAR KLAA 181353Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02280156 $
METAR KSPD 181556Z AUTO 14011G17KT 31/12 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP122 T03110122
$
METAR KSPD 181456Z AUTO 10004KT 29/13 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP123 T02890133
51005 $
METAR KSPD 181356Z AUTO 00000KT 26/14 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP123 T02610139
$
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 15:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16600 FT MSL...036/010
16000 FT MSL...359/015
15000 FT MSL...359/014
14300 FT MSL...008/014
14000 FT MSL...006/014
13000 FT MSL...010/012
12400 FT MSL...016/011
12000 FT MSL...024/011
11000 FT MSL...033/011
10800 FT MSL...032/011
10000 FT MSL...042/009
9700 FT MSL...050/009
9000 FT MSL...072/008
8600 FT MSL...082/009
8000 FT MSL...099/008
7700 FT MSL...104/009
7100 FT MSL...102/009
7000 FT MSL...104/008
6400 FT MSL...097/008
6000 FT MSL...105/007
5900 FT MSL...117/009
5700 FT MSL...115/009
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 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02500117
METAR KCAG 181453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02220128 51004
METAR KCAG 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01940122
METAR KHDN 181556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02500106
METAR KHDN 181456Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02220111 50003
METAR KHDN 181356Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02000106
METAR KSBS 181556Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3031 RMK AO1
T02380097
METAR KSBS 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3031 RMK AO1
T02190095
METAR KSBS 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3031 RMK AO1
T02130096
METAR KC07 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT035 18/08 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 181555Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3042 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02390128 PNO $
METAR KEEO 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
6//// T02060133 50002 PNO $
METAR KEEO 181353Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01780133 PNO $
METAR K20V 181555Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 181555Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3045 RMK AO2
T02110075
METAR KGNB 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3047 RMK AO2
T02000072
METAR KGNB 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3047 RMK AO2
T01860070
METAR K0CO 181555Z AUTO 16009KT 320V210 10SM SCT029 11/03 A3077 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 181535Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181515Z AUTO 15006KT 080V190 10SM CLR 11/03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181555Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT038 16/05 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181515Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3065 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 181553Z 11009KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02670117
$
METAR KGJT 181453Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02500117
50006 $
METAR KGJT 181353Z 10013KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02390122
$
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 181553Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02610111
METAR KRIL 181453Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02440111 50005
METAR KRIL 181353Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02220100
METAR K5SM 181555Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 15/06 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181535Z AUTO 10SM SCT120 15/07 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181515Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/06 A3063 RMK AO2
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 181556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02390083
METAR KEGE 181456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02060078
50000
METAR KEGE 181356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02000083
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 181553Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02280078
METAR KASE 181453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP158 T01890072
58003
SPECI KASE 181422Z 12003KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3038 RMK AO2 T01780072
METAR KCCU 181555Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181535Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181515Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 181553Z AUTO 10SM FEW065 19/04 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01890044
METAR KLXV 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01560050 50000
METAR KLXV 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01280050
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 16:01 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...357/012
22000 FT MSL...348/012
21200 FT MSL...351/011
20000 FT MSL...339/005
19000 FT MSL...101/006
19000 FT MSL...091/006
18000 FT MSL...121/007
17200 FT MSL...124/007
17000 FT MSL...127/007
16000 FT MSL...076/009
15500 FT MSL...120/008
15000 FT MSL...089/010
14400 FT MSL...067/009
14000 FT MSL...075/013
13400 FT MSL...051/015
13000 FT MSL...080/014
12400 FT MSL...041/010
12000 FT MSL...049/005
11700 FT MSL...065/007
11100 FT MSL...358/005
11000 FT MSL...017/005
10400 FT MSL...024/004
10200 FT MSL...058/006
10100 FT MSL...034/004
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 * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3021 RMK AO2
T02410122
METAR KAJZ 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3022 RMK AO2
T02370122
METAR KAJZ 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3023 RMK AO2
T02360123
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 181553Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02610100
METAR KMTJ 181453Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02330100 50001
METAR KMTJ 181353Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02110100
METAR KGUC 181556Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01890094 $
METAR KGUC 181456Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01560089 50001 $
METAR KGUC 181356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01280083 $
METAR K7BM 181555Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181535Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181515Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3042 RMK AO2
T01970079
METAR KAEJ 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3042 RMK AO2
T01880079
METAR KAEJ 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3043 RMK AO2
T01800076
METAR KANK 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3037 RMK AO2 T01900113
$
METAR KANK 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3038 RMK AO2 T01880120
$
METAR KANK 181515Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3039 RMK AO2 T01710107
$
METAR KMYP 181555Z AUTO 10015KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181535Z AUTO 09014KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181515Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 181555Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3024 RMK AO2
T02150136
METAR KAIB 181535Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3024 RMK AO2
T02090136
METAR KAIB 181515Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3025 RMK AO2
T02120131
KTEX 181456Z 1815/1912 13005KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150
FM190000 32008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN130 PROB30 1900/1903 4SM
-TSRA
BKN060CB
FM190300 16004KT P6SM FEW060 SCT090 PROB30 1903/1906
4SM -SHRA
BKN060 BKN070 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KTEX 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181555Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 181535Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 181515Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 181553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02440122
METAR KCEZ 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02170117 51007
METAR KCEZ 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01890122
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 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02170128
METAR KDRO 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01940128 53007
METAR KDRO 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01560128
METAR KPSO 181555Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM SCT120 21/10 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181535Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM BKN120 20/10 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 20/10 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181555Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM SCT085 12/06 A3074 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 181535Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT085 12/06 A3074 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 181515Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 12/06 A3074 RMK AO2
PWINO
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 181552Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW110 22/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02170111 PNO $
METAR KALS 181452Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC110 18/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01780100 50005 PNO $
METAR KALS 181352Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM BKN100 14/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01440106 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 16:01 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...357/012
22000 FT MSL...348/012
21200 FT MSL...351/011
20000 FT MSL...339/005
19000 FT MSL...101/006
19000 FT MSL...091/006
18000 FT MSL...121/007
17200 FT MSL...124/007
17000 FT MSL...127/007
16000 FT MSL...076/009
15500 FT MSL...120/008
15000 FT MSL...089/010
14400 FT MSL...067/009
14000 FT MSL...075/013
13400 FT MSL...051/015
13000 FT MSL...080/014
12400 FT MSL...041/010
12000 FT MSL...049/005
11700 FT MSL...065/007
11100 FT MSL...358/005
11000 FT MSL...017/005
10400 FT MSL...024/004
10200 FT MSL...058/006
10100 FT MSL...034/004
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 181553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02780156 $
METAR KPGA 181453Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02610156 51008 $
METAR KPGA 181353Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02500150 $
METAR KRQE 181553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 22/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02170133 $
METAR KRQE 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01890117 51002 $
METAR KRQE 181353Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT090 18/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01780111 $
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 181428Z 1814/1918 15008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM181800 30009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM190200 08010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM190400 15006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 181554Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW080 BKN180 BKN220 29/14 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP131 TCU DSNT SE T02940144 $
METAR KSLC 181454Z 17008KT 10SM BKN170 BKN210 29/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02890139 51008 $
METAR KSLC 181354Z 16008KT 10SM SCT170 BKN210 27/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02720144 $
KVEL 181130Z 1812/1912 27007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM182100 33007KT P6SM BKN100
FM190200 20005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KVEL 181553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02780111 $
METAR KVEL 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02670106 53004 $
METAR KVEL 181353Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02390106 $
METAR KPUC 181553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02670122 $
METAR KPUC 181453Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM FEW085 25/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02500117 52004 $
METAR KPUC 181353Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02390111 $
KCNY 181130Z 1812/1912 17008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140
FM181900 27007KT P6SM BKN250
FM190500 19007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
METAR KCNY 181553Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02890133
METAR KCNY 181453Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02780139 51005
METAR KCNY 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02500139
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 181606Z 1816/1912 21007KT P6SM FEW100
FM181800 28011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN120
PROB30 1821/1901 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190100 16005KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KEVW 181553Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP183
T02110128
METAR KEVW 181453Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01830122 53006
METAR KEVW 181353Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01560106
KRKS 181120Z 1812/1912 24008KT P6SM SCT090
FM182100 26010G18KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1821/1901 VRB25G35KT
3SM -TSRA OVC080CB
FM190400 24008KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 181554Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02390100
METAR KRKS 181454Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02220106 51006
METAR KRKS 181354Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02000106
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 181553Z AUTO 15006G17KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02560067
METAR KLAR 181453Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02280078 51005
METAR KLAR 181353Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01890072
KCYS 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 12008KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 13010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 14010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 181553Z 15013G18KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02670094
METAR KCYS 181453Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP151 T02440117
51007
METAR KCYS 181353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02060111
RIVERTON (KRIW) 07/18/26 15:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...227/005
25000 FT MSL...251/007
24000 FT MSL...201/005
22000 FT MSL...181/004
20000 FT MSL...266/004
19000 FT MSL...263/004
16000 FT MSL...208/002
14600 FT MSL...268/001
14000 FT MSL...208/003
12000 FT MSL...244/004
11200 FT MSL...323/008
11000 FT MSL...278/018
10000 FT MSL...328/009
10000 FT MSL...314/008
9000 FT MSL...340/005
9000 FT MSL...354/004
8000 FT MSL...357/005
8000 FT MSL...358/004
7400 FT MSL...004/003
7000 FT MSL...069/004
6700 FT MSL...359/004
6200 FT MSL...064/007
6000 FT MSL...054/007
6000 FT MSL...053/006
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 07/18/26 15:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15100 FT MSL...008/006
15000 FT MSL...357/005
14000 FT MSL...344/009
13200 FT MSL...356/008
13000 FT MSL...027/008
12000 FT MSL...065/008
11700 FT MSL...067/007
11000 FT MSL...109/007
10500 FT MSL...122/009
10000 FT MSL...132/010
9500 FT MSL...131/011
9000 FT MSL...134/011
8600 FT MSL...132/011
8000 FT MSL...133/012
7900 FT MSL...134/012
7400 FT MSL...131/012
7000 FT MSL...128/014
6700 FT MSL...142/012
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 181555Z AUTO 10005G14KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3022 RMK AO2
T02980105
METAR KIBM 181535Z AUTO 13009G15KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3022 RMK AO2
T02920105
METAR KIBM 181515Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3022 RMK AO2
T02830130
KSNY 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM181600 10008KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 12010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 13010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 181555Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 32/17 A3011 RMK AO2
T03170171
METAR KOGA 181535Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A3011 RMK AO2
T03090177
METAR KOGA 181515Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3011 RMK AO2
T03010177
METAR KIML 181553Z AUTO 08008G15KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02940183
METAR KIML 181453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02610183 50001
METAR KIML 181353Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02220178
KMCK 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 10008KT P6SM FEW100
FM190400 12005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 181553Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 30/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03000189
METAR KMCK 181453Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02780183 53004
METAR KMCK 181353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02390178
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 07/18/26 15:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...027/015
15000 FT MSL...037/013
14200 FT MSL...038/013
14000 FT MSL...039/014
13000 FT MSL...049/013
12000 FT MSL...050/013
12000 FT MSL...046/012
11000 FT MSL...035/012
10100 FT MSL...043/009
10000 FT MSL...055/008
9000 FT MSL...030/007
8500 FT MSL...035/007
8000 FT MSL...043/007
7500 FT MSL...045/005
7000 FT MSL...051/005
6500 FT MSL...003/008
6000 FT MSL...355/010
5400 FT MSL...352/011
5000 FT MSL...353/014
4700 FT MSL...358/010
4100 FT MSL...002/009
4000 FT MSL...006/009
3600 FT MSL...009/010
3400 FT MSL...010/009
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 181553Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02890167 $
METAR KGLD 181453Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02670172 51007 $
METAR KGLD 181353Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02280167 $
KGCK 181259Z 1813/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGCK 181554Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP138
T03000178
METAR KGCK 181454Z 22006KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02610178
51007
METAR KGCK 181354Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02390178
METAR KLBL 181556Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM 29/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02940189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181456Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM 27/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP150 6////
T02720189 51004 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181356Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM 25/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02500189 PNO $
METAR KEHA 181555Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3012 RMK AO2
T02950159
METAR KEHA 181535Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3012 RMK AO2
T02860159
METAR KEHA 181515Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3012 RMK AO2
T02780162
GOODLAND (KGLD) 07/18/26 16:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...040/016
16000 FT MSL...037/017
15000 FT MSL...027/014
14900 FT MSL...026/014
14000 FT MSL...029/014
13000 FT MSL...034/013
12600 FT MSL...023/012
12000 FT MSL...007/012
11000 FT MSL...338/011
10700 FT MSL...332/011
10000 FT MSL...322/010
9200 FT MSL...311/007
9000 FT MSL...326/004
8000 FT MSL...061/004
8000 FT MSL...058/004
7000 FT MSL...072/009
7000 FT MSL...073/009
6100 FT MSL...068/009
6000 FT MSL...070/010
5400 FT MSL...068/010
5000 FT MSL...064/009
4700 FT MSL...066/009
4300 FT MSL...050/010
4000 FT MSL...050/010
4000 FT MSL...058/011
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 07/18/26 15:52 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...043/016
15000 FT MSL...038/016
14000 FT MSL...035/012
13900 FT MSL...036/012
13000 FT MSL...016/009
12000 FT MSL...357/003
11700 FT MSL...027/002
9000 FT MSL...051/006
8000 FT MSL...054/004
7100 FT MSL...095/007
7000 FT MSL...095/007
6000 FT MSL...104/006
6000 FT MSL...102/006
5100 FT MSL...072/003
5000 FT MSL...063/003
4400 FT MSL...300/002
4000 FT MSL...287/004
3700 FT MSL...270/004
3200 FT MSL...236/006
3000 FT MSL...234/006
3000 FT MSL...234/006
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 181553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02940161
METAR KGUY 181453Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02720167 50003
METAR KGUY 181353Z AUTO 20013KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02560172
KDHT 181120Z 1812/1912 20007KT P6SM FEW250
FM182100 14007KT P6SM SCT080
FM190700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 181553Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02780156
METAR KDHT 181453Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02610156 51003
METAR KDHT 181353Z AUTO 21013KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02330156
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 181553Z 00000KT 10SM SCT110 23/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02280133
METAR KFMN 181453Z 11003KT 10SM SCT120 22/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02170139 51010
METAR KFMN 181353Z 13003KT 10SM BKN120 21/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02060139
METAR KLVS 181553Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02390117
METAR KLVS 181453Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02060111 51007
METAR KLVS 181353Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01560111
METAR KRTN 181553Z AUTO 05011G18KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02720094 $
METAR KRTN 181453Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02560111 50004 $
METAR KRTN 181353Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01780117 $
METAR KCAO 181555Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02780128
METAR KCAO 181455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02500133 51009
METAR KCAO 181355Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02280133
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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