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NZUS99 KBOU 181708
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1105 MDT SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181656Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03000133
$
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 KGXY 181656Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03220128 PNO $
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 KLMO 181655Z AUTO 05006KT 7SM CLR 28/13 A3022 RMK AO2
T02840129
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 KBDU 181655Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181635Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181615Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181655Z AUTO 04004KT 8SM CLR 28/12 A3019 RMK AO2 T02850124
$
METAR KEIK 181635Z AUTO 32004KT 9SM CLR 28/12 A3019 RMK AO2 T02770124
$
METAR KEIK 181615Z AUTO 35004KT 9SM CLR 27/13 A3019 RMK AO2 T02730133
$
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 181645Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3025
METAR KBJC 181547Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3026
METAR KBJC 181451Z 35009KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3025
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 181653Z 10007KT 10SM FEW070 FEW090 29/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02890117
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 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 181653Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW090 27/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02720111
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 KMNH 181655Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3035 RMK AO2
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 KFMM 181655Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181635Z AUTO 07008G16KT 040V130 10SM CLR 29/14 A3017 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 181615Z AUTO 07008G17KT 040V120 10SM CLR 30/14 A3017 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 181655Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181635Z AUTO 05008G15KT 012V072 10SM CLR 31/11 A3014 RMK
AO2
METAR KSTK 181615Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 181653Z AUTO 09005G15KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02830144 $
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 KLIC 181655Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03000106
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 KHEQ 181655Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 181635Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 181615Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR K2V6 181654Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181634Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181614Z AUTO 08007KT 040V120 10SM CLR 29/15 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181655Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181635Z AUTO 11007KT 050V150 10SM CLR 30/15 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181555Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02940133
$
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 $
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 16:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...028/014
16700 FT MSL...026/012
16000 FT MSL...033/011
15000 FT MSL...047/013
14500 FT MSL...047/012
14000 FT MSL...038/011
13000 FT MSL...351/009
12600 FT MSL...339/009
12000 FT MSL...313/009
11000 FT MSL...296/004
11000 FT MSL...275/003
10000 FT MSL...105/006
9900 FT MSL...108/007
9000 FT MSL...104/008
8900 FT MSL...100/009
8000 FT MSL...096/007
7900 FT MSL...098/007
7200 FT MSL...099/006
7000 FT MSL...088/007
6600 FT MSL...092/006
6100 FT MSL...106/011
6000 FT MSL...094/009
5900 FT MSL...096/010
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 K4BM 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT043 18/05 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181635Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181555Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 181555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02670072
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
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 181654Z VRB05KT 10SM BKN090 BKN130 27/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02670100 $
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 KFLY 181655Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM BKN060 BKN080 BKN090 29/09 A3034
RMK AO2 T02890088
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 KFCS 181555Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02810098 $
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 $
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 181653Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940128
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 KVTP 181655Z AUTO 10004G14KT 10SM SCT042 BKN050 BKN055 18/M26
A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181615Z AUTO 08007KT 040V100 10SM SCT040 BKN050 OVC060 17/M24
A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181555Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT038 SCT048 BKN055 16/M20 A3068
RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 181654Z AUTO 09007KT 050V120 10SM CLR 29/09 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP137 T02890094
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 KLHX 181653Z AUTO 13007G14KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03060139
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 KLAA 181653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03330128 $
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 KSPD 181656Z AUTO 20007KT 32/12 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP124 T03220122
$
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 $
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 16:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
18000 FT MSL...023/019
17000 FT MSL...073/009
16600 FT MSL...019/011
16000 FT MSL...004/013
15000 FT MSL...352/013
14200 FT MSL...350/013
14000 FT MSL...359/014
13000 FT MSL...355/011
12400 FT MSL...002/009
12000 FT MSL...024/008
11000 FT MSL...052/009
10800 FT MSL...050/009
10000 FT MSL...077/008
9700 FT MSL...085/008
9000 FT MSL...099/009
8600 FT MSL...102/009
8000 FT MSL...101/009
7700 FT MSL...109/009
7100 FT MSL...109/009
7000 FT MSL...111/009
6300 FT MSL...113/009
6000 FT MSL...127/010
5900 FT MSL...120/012
5700 FT MSL...123/011
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 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02670106
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 KHDN 181656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02670106
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 KSBS 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3029 RMK AO1
T02590091
METAR KSBS 181635Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3029 RMK AO1
T02510094
METAR KSBS 181615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3030 RMK AO1
T02430097
METAR KC07 181655Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM BKN041 OVC050 20/09 A3063 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC039 19/08 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN039 18/08 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3041 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3042 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3042 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02560111 PNO $
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 K20V 181656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181615Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 181655Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3045 RMK AO2
T02480059
METAR KGNB 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3045 RMK AO2
T02320068
METAR KGNB 181615Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3045 RMK AO2
T02230070
METAR K0CO 181655Z AUTO 18008G23KT 100V200 10SM SCT032 SCT037 SCT055
11/03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181635Z AUTO 17007G18KT 10SM SCT032 12/03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181615Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM SCT032 11/03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181655Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT043 17/05 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181635Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181615Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT038 SCT044 16/05 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 181653Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02780111
$
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 $
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 181653Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02830106
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 K5SM 181655Z AUTO 10SM SCT034 16/06 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181635Z AUTO 10SM BKN032 17/07 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 181615Z AUTO 10SM SCT032 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 181656Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02670089
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
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 181653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02560078
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
METAR KCCU 181655Z AUTO 07009G14KT 10SM SCT044 16/02 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181635Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181615Z AUTO 03008G14KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 181653Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM BKN070 19/03 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01940028
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
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 17:01 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...024/013
24000 FT MSL...026/012
22000 FT MSL...013/010
21200 FT MSL...003/009
19000 FT MSL...059/005
19000 FT MSL...064/006
15000 FT MSL...091/014
14400 FT MSL...096/012
14000 FT MSL...080/013
13300 FT MSL...080/014
13000 FT MSL...075/011
12400 FT MSL...049/013
12000 FT MSL...064/010
11700 FT MSL...068/008
11100 FT MSL...056/006
11000 FT MSL...024/005
10400 FT MSL...069/006
10200 FT MSL...322/007
10100 FT MSL...084/005
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 181655Z AUTO 21003KT 7SM CLR 27/12 A3020 RMK AO2
T02670124
METAR KAJZ 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 26/13 A3020 RMK AO2
T02600126
METAR KAJZ 181615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3021 RMK AO2
T02510125
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 181653Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02720111
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 KGUC 181656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP193
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 K7BM 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181635Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 181615Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 181655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3040 RMK AO2
T02300087
METAR KAEJ 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3041 RMK AO2
T02220088
METAR KAEJ 181615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3042 RMK AO2
T02110085
METAR KANK 181655Z AUTO 12004KT 9SM CLR 21/12 A3036 RMK AO2 T02130117
$
METAR KANK 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 21/11 A3036 RMK AO2 T02120114
$
METAR KANK 181615Z AUTO 04003KT 9SM CLR 20/12 A3036 RMK AO2 T02030120
$
METAR KMYP 181655Z AUTO 09017KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181635Z AUTO 11015KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181615Z AUTO 11015KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 181655Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3023 RMK AO2
T02440141
METAR KAIB 181635Z AUTO 32004KT 9SM CLR 23/14 A3023 RMK AO2
T02320138
METAR KAIB 181615Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3024 RMK AO2
T02280135
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 181655Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181635Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181615Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 181655Z AUTO 10007G14KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3042 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 181635Z AUTO 11008KT 092V172 10SM CLR 22/10 A3042 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 181615Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 181653Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02560122
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
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 181653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT100 24/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02390117
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 KPSO 181655Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181635Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW100 22/09 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181615Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM SCT110 21/10 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181655Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT027 SCT033 13/05 A3073 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 181635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT025 15/07 A3074 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 181615Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 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 181652Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02390106
PNO $
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 $
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 17:01 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...024/013
24000 FT MSL...026/012
22000 FT MSL...013/010
21200 FT MSL...003/009
19000 FT MSL...059/005
19000 FT MSL...064/006
15000 FT MSL...091/014
14400 FT MSL...096/012
14000 FT MSL...080/013
13300 FT MSL...080/014
13000 FT MSL...075/011
12400 FT MSL...049/013
12000 FT MSL...064/010
11700 FT MSL...068/008
11100 FT MSL...056/006
11000 FT MSL...024/005
10400 FT MSL...069/006
10200 FT MSL...322/007
10100 FT MSL...084/005
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 181653Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM SCT110 28/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02780150 $
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 KRQE 181653Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM FEW036 24/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02390133 $
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 $
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 181702Z 1817/1918 28008KT P6SM FEW080 BKN150
FM181900 31009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN150
FM190100 08010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM190300 15006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 181654Z 17003KT 10SM FEW080 BKN170 30/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP130
CB DSNT SE TCU DSNT E AND SW T03000133 $
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 $
KVEL 181130Z 1812/1912 27007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM182100 33007KT P6SM BKN100
FM190200 20005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KVEL 181653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940111 $
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 KPUC 181653Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02720117 $
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 $
KCNY 181130Z 1812/1912 17008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT140
FM181900 27007KT P6SM BKN250
FM190500 19007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
METAR KCNY 181653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03060128
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
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 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02330122
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
KRKS 181120Z 1812/1912 24008KT P6SM SCT090
FM182100 26010G18KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1821/1901 VRB25G35KT
3SM -TSRA OVC080CB
FM190400 24008KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 181654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02560089
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
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 181653Z AUTO 16012G18KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02720067
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
KCYS 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM181600 12008KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 13010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190400 14010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 181653Z 13010G17KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02780089
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
RIVERTON (KRIW) 07/18/26 16:50 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...183/007
25000 FT MSL...200/005
24000 FT MSL...227/006
22000 FT MSL...188/003
20000 FT MSL...223/004
19000 FT MSL...231/002
18000 FT MSL...241/004
16800 FT MSL...195/004
16000 FT MSL...234/003
14600 FT MSL...206/005
14000 FT MSL...210/004
13000 FT MSL...211/004
12800 FT MSL...219/003
12000 FT MSL...329/005
11200 FT MSL...322/009
11000 FT MSL...333/010
10000 FT MSL...317/009
10000 FT MSL...322/011
9000 FT MSL...338/006
9000 FT MSL...340/004
8000 FT MSL...345/006
8000 FT MSL...333/007
7300 FT MSL...336/005
7000 FT MSL...345/005
6700 FT MSL...342/006
6200 FT MSL...023/006
6000 FT MSL...012/006
5900 FT MSL...017/006
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 07/18/26 16:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15100 FT MSL...015/006
15000 FT MSL...011/009
14000 FT MSL...009/007
13200 FT MSL...020/007
13000 FT MSL...050/007
12000 FT MSL...105/007
11700 FT MSL...113/007
11000 FT MSL...117/009
10500 FT MSL...129/009
10000 FT MSL...133/011
9400 FT MSL...134/011
8600 FT MSL...127/011
8000 FT MSL...128/011
7900 FT MSL...133/011
7400 FT MSL...137/011
7000 FT MSL...131/012
6700 FT MSL...134/012
6600 FT MSL...133/012
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1703 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1102 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
LARGELY VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE PERIOD. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
WILL BE FAIRLY WIDESPREAD THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EVENING. IF
CONVECTION DOES PASS OVER, MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS ARE POSSIBLE WITH
MODERATE TO HEAVY RAIN. OUTFLOW GUSTS UP TO 40 KNOTS ARE ALSO
POSSIBLE WITH STORMS. CONVECTION THEN DECREASES THIS EVENING, WITH
DRY CONDITIONS AND LIGHTER WINDS OVERNIGHT.
PLEASE SEE THE AVIATION WEATHER CENTER AND/OR CWSU ZDV AND ZLC FOR
THE LATEST INFORMATION ON 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 181655Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3021 RMK AO2
T03050096
METAR KIBM 181635Z AUTO 10013G17KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3021 RMK AO2
T03040088
METAR KIBM 181615Z AUTO 15009G17KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3022 RMK AO2
T02970098
KSNY 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
FM181600 10008KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 12010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 13010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 181655Z AUTO 10010G14KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3011 RMK AO2
T03360140
METAR KOGA 181635Z AUTO 10009G15KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3011 RMK AO2
T03270141
METAR KOGA 181615Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3011 RMK AO2
T03260134
METAR KIML 181653Z AUTO 12011G20KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03110156
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
KMCK 181122Z 1812/1912 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM181800 10008KT P6SM FEW100
FM190400 12005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 181653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03220156
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
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 07/18/26 16:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...016/023
16000 FT MSL...023/015
15000 FT MSL...041/013
14200 FT MSL...043/012
14000 FT MSL...042/012
13000 FT MSL...044/012
12000 FT MSL...042/012
12000 FT MSL...042/012
11000 FT MSL...037/010
10100 FT MSL...034/008
10000 FT MSL...039/007
9000 FT MSL...024/006
8500 FT MSL...026/005
8000 FT MSL...058/004
7500 FT MSL...043/004
7000 FT MSL...050/003
6500 FT MSL...010/008
6000 FT MSL...008/009
5400 FT MSL...008/009
5000 FT MSL...011/008
4700 FT MSL...013/008
4100 FT MSL...014/008
4000 FT MSL...014/008
3600 FT MSL...010/009
3400 FT MSL...013/009
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 181653Z AUTO 10012G18KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP148
T03000161 $
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 $
KGCK 181259Z 1813/1912 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGCK 181654Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03170167
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 KLBL 181656Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM 31/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03110183 PNO $
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 KEHA 181655Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3012 RMK AO2
T03150151
METAR KEHA 181635Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3012 RMK AO2
T03050150
METAR KEHA 181615Z AUTO 14004KT 5SM HZ CLR 30/16 A3012 RMK AO2
T02990157
GOODLAND (KGLD) 07/18/26 16:56 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...031/018
16000 FT MSL...031/016
15000 FT MSL...025/014
14900 FT MSL...025/014
14000 FT MSL...033/013
13000 FT MSL...034/012
12600 FT MSL...028/011
12000 FT MSL...022/010
11000 FT MSL...007/006
10800 FT MSL...001/005
9200 FT MSL...027/004
9000 FT MSL...076/004
8100 FT MSL...075/008
8000 FT MSL...076/008
7000 FT MSL...081/009
7000 FT MSL...081/009
6100 FT MSL...084/008
6000 FT MSL...080/009
5400 FT MSL...085/008
5000 FT MSL...084/007
4700 FT MSL...090/008
4300 FT MSL...091/011
4000 FT MSL...090/010
4000 FT MSL...086/011
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 07/18/26 16:53 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...050/017
15000 FT MSL...042/016
14000 FT MSL...036/013
13900 FT MSL...035/012
13000 FT MSL...005/007
12000 FT MSL...006/005
11700 FT MSL...354/003
10000 FT MSL...278/002
9000 FT MSL...079/004
8000 FT MSL...092/004
7100 FT MSL...102/006
7000 FT MSL...102/006
6000 FT MSL...111/006
6000 FT MSL...110/006
5100 FT MSL...108/005
5000 FT MSL...108/005
4400 FT MSL...108/004
4000 FT MSL...102/006
3800 FT MSL...107/004
3200 FT MSL...086/008
3000 FT MSL...102/006
3000 FT MSL...102/006
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 1615 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1115 AM CDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR FLYING CONDITIONS THIS TAF CYCLE FOR ALL TERMINALS. WINDS
WILL REMAIN LIGHT AND VARIABLE THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 181120Z 1812/1912 20006KT P6SM FEW250
FM182000 12007KT P6SM SCT080
FM190500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 181653Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03170161
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
KDHT 181120Z 1812/1912 20007KT P6SM FEW250
FM182100 14007KT P6SM SCT080
FM190700 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 181653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02940144
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
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 181653Z 17003KT 10SM FEW110 24/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02390133
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 KLVS 181653Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02500106
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 KRTN 181653Z AUTO 06013G20KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02830078 $
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 KCAO 181655Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02940122
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
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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