242
NZUS99 KBOU 181948
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1345 MDT SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 181856Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140 T03170117
$
METAR KFNL 181756Z 19008G19KT 140V260 10SM CLR 31/13 A3020 RMK AO2
SLP146 T03110128 10317 20194 58004 $
METAR KFNL 181656Z 09009KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149 T03000133
$
METAR KGXY 181856Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP160
T03330117 PNO $
METAR KGXY 181756Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP165
6//// T03170122 10328 20172 58003 PNO $
METAR KGXY 181656Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03220128 PNO $
METAR KLMO 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3018 RMK AO2
T03160102
METAR KLMO 181915Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3019 RMK AO2
T03140115
METAR KLMO 181855Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3020 RMK AO2
T03100115
METAR KBDU 181935Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181915Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 181855Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 181935Z AUTO VRB04KT 8SM FEW370 32/09 A3015 RMK AO2 T03210093
$
METAR KEIK 181915Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 31/10 A3016 RMK AO2 T03120098
$
METAR KEIK 181855Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 31/11 A3016 RMK AO2 T03110107
$
KBJC 181734Z 1818/1918 07009KT P6SM FEW100
FM190300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
FM190800 32007KT P6SM SKC
FM191500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KBJC 181847Z 12006KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3023
SPECI KBJC 181800Z 13006G16KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3025
METAR KBJC 181745Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3025
KDEN 181734Z 1818/1924 07008KT P6SM FEW100
FM182000 09011G19KT P6SM SCT100
FM190400 13012KT P6SM SKC
FM190800 18010KT P6SM SKC
FM191100 23006KT P6SM SKC
FM191500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM191800 07006KT P6SM SKC
FM192100 08010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDEN 181853Z 11010G16KT 10SM SCT090 32/10 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03170100
METAR KDEN 181653Z 10007KT 10SM FEW070 FEW090 29/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02890117
KBKF 181546Z 1817/1923 17010G20KT 9999 FEW200 QNH3022INS
BECMG 1909/1910 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3016INS TX33/1823Z
TN19/1912Z
METAR KBKF 181858Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 SCT200 32/09 A3019 RMK
AO2A SLP121 T03150085
METAR KBKF 181758Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 30/10 A3021 RMK AO2A
SLP135 T03010101 10303 20178 57004
METAR KBKF 181658Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW200 28/11 A3022 RMK AO2A SLP139
T02800111
KAPA 181734Z 1818/1918 07007KT P6SM FEW100
FM182100 09010G17KT P6SM FEW100
FM190100 13013KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 17009KT P6SM SKC
FM191400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KAPA 181853Z 03008KT 10SM FEW090 SCT200 31/09 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03060094
METAR KAPA 181753Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW090 28/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02830117 10289 20189 58004
METAR KAPA 181653Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW090 27/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02720111
METAR KMNH 181935Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM SCT075 27/08 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KMNH 181915Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT075 SCT090 27/07 A3033 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 181855Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM SCT070 SCT090 27/08 A3034 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 181935Z AUTO VRB05G10KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KFMM 181915Z AUTO 09010G16KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 181855Z AUTO VRB06G16KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181935Z AUTO 08009KT 022V102 10SM CLR 34/10 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W
METAR KSTK 181915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 181855Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 181853Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03000122 $
METAR KAKO 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02890133 10294 20167 58003 $
METAR KAKO 181653Z AUTO 09005G15KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02830144 $
METAR KLIC 181855Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM BKN080 BKN100 29/09 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP144 T02940094
METAR KLIC 181755Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM FEW080 31/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03060100 10311 20128 56003
METAR KLIC 181655Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03000106
METAR KHEQ 181935Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO $
METAR KHEQ 181915Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR KHEQ 181855Z AUTO RMK AO2 PWINO PNO TSNO $
METAR K2V6 181934Z AUTO 07004G15KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR K2V6 181914Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 181854Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181935Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM SCT075 33/12 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR K2V5 181915Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT075 32/11 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 181855Z AUTO 07004G08KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 181853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN080 BKN090 32/12 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP143 T03220122 $
METAR KITR 181753Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM SCT065 31/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03060133 10311 20150 56002 $
METAR KITR 181653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02940133
$
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 19:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...009/013
16700 FT MSL...001/013
16000 FT MSL...007/010
15000 FT MSL...051/006
14500 FT MSL...090/005
14000 FT MSL...107/004
13000 FT MSL...101/005
12600 FT MSL...123/005
11000 FT MSL...106/006
11000 FT MSL...068/005
10000 FT MSL...067/007
9900 FT MSL...078/007
9000 FT MSL...070/007
8800 FT MSL...062/007
8000 FT MSL...042/004
7900 FT MSL...043/005
7300 FT MSL...036/005
7000 FT MSL...049/005
6600 FT MSL...038/005
6200 FT MSL...078/012
6000 FT MSL...075/007
5900 FT MSL...068/008
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1901 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1157 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD. WINDS WILL
INCREASE OUT OF THE EAST THIS AFTERNOON AT DEN AND APA WITH SOME
GUSTS UP TO 22 KNOTS POSSIBLE. THE EAST WINDS WILL PERSIST WELL INTO
THE EVENING AND WILL SLOWLY SHIFT TO THE SOUTHEAST AT ALL TERMINALS
THROUGH ROUGHLY 06-08Z. OVERNIGHT, WINDS WILL BECOME DRAINAGE WITH
LIGHT SPEEDS.
WINDS WILL BE VERY LIGHT SUNDAY MORNING WITH SUNNY SKIES. EAST-
NORTHEAST WINDS WILL DEVELOP IN THE AFTERNOON BUT GUSTS SHOULD STAY
BELOW 18 KNOTS.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 181935Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM SCT055 20/03 A3069 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR K4BM 181915Z AUTO 04007KT 020V080 10SM CLR 19/02 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 181855Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 20/02 A3070 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
SPECI KAFF 181923Z 12009G15KT 090V160 10SM VCTS SCT080 31/07 A3025 RMK
AO2A TS 7NE MOV SW SLPNO
METAR KAFF 181855Z 10007G14KT 10SM SCT080 30/05 A3025 RMK AO2A SLPNO
T02990052
METAR KAFF 181755Z 16006KT 10SM SCT080 30/06 A3027 RMK AO2A SLPNO
T02960056 10300 20140 57005
KCOS 181938Z 1820/1918 15012KT P6SM VCTS BKN090CB
TEMPO 1819/1821 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM182100 15012KT P6SM SCT100
FM190000 11010KT P6SM BKN100
FM190600 03007KT P6SM FEW200
SPECI KCOS 181940Z 06017G26KT 10SM TS FEW075 BKN095CB 27/10 A3025 RMK
AO2 PK WND 06026/1939 TSB28 OCNL LTGICCC OHD TS OHD MOV SW
T02720100 $
SPECI KCOS 181928Z 06010G18KT 10SM TS FEW075 BKN095CB 29/09 A3025 RMK
AO2 TSB28 OCNL LTGICCC OHD TS OHD MOV SW T02890094 $
METAR KCOS 181854Z 16011G18KT 10SM FEW075 BKN095 28/10 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP145 SH VC NE-SE T02830100 $
METAR KFLY 181935Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
THRU NW T02550099
METAR KFLY 181915Z AUTO 20012G15KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3033 RMK AO2
T02540103
METAR KFLY 181855Z AUTO 16005G15KT 10SM SCT020 SCT038 BKN100 24/11 A3033
RMK AO2 T02350112
METAR KFCS 181855Z AUTO 13011G19KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W SLP151 T03210096 $
SPECI KFCS 181820Z AUTO 14010G20KT 10SM SCT090 30/10 A3022 RMK AO2
WSHFT 11 LTG DSNT W SLP148 $
METAR KFCS 181755Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 31/08 A3023 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W SLP151 T03060083 10307 20178 57007 $
KPUB 181725Z 1818/1918 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM182000 12012KT P6SM SCT100
FM190200 08008KT P6SM FEW200
FM190800 33006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 181853Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03220106
METAR KPUB 181753Z 11008KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP133 T03110122
10311 20178 58005
METAR KPUB 181653Z 14007KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940128
METAR KVTP 181935Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 24/M32 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181915Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM SCT049 22/M29 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 181855Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM SCT049 20/M28 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 181854Z AUTO 04010G17KT 10SM FEW085 31/07 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP131 T03110072
METAR KTAD 181754Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP134 T03060083
10306 20161 58001
METAR KTAD 181654Z AUTO 09007KT 050V120 10SM CLR 29/09 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP137 T02890094
METAR KLHX 181853Z AUTO 10SM OVC090 33/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03280122
METAR KLHX 181753Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM FEW075 32/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03220133 10322 20178 58006
METAR KLHX 181653Z AUTO 13007G14KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03060139
METAR KLAA 181853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN085 33/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03330111 $
METAR KLAA 181753Z AUTO 08010G17KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03390111 10344 20161 58006 $
METAR KLAA 181653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03330128 $
METAR KSPD 181856Z AUTO 07008G15KT 33/12 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP119 T03330117
$
METAR KSPD 181756Z AUTO VRB06KT 31/12 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP124 T03110117
10339 20178 58000 $
METAR KSPD 181656Z AUTO 20007KT 32/12 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP124 T03220122
$
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 19:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...041/013
16600 FT MSL...039/016
16000 FT MSL...029/011
15000 FT MSL...019/012
14200 FT MSL...020/011
14000 FT MSL...024/011
13000 FT MSL...032/010
11000 FT MSL...096/010
10800 FT MSL...076/008
10000 FT MSL...088/009
9700 FT MSL...106/010
9000 FT MSL...105/012
8600 FT MSL...105/010
8000 FT MSL...111/013
7700 FT MSL...107/009
7100 FT MSL...109/010
7000 FT MSL...105/014
6400 FT MSL...107/011
6000 FT MSL...111/013
5900 FT MSL...104/012
5700 FT MSL...109/013
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1849 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1119 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE ANTICIPATED DURING THE NEXT 24 HOURS AT ALL 3 TAF
SITES, KPUB, KALS AND KCOS. SURFACE WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND
DIURNALLY DRIVEN. THERE WILL BE A CHANCE OF A PASSING SHRA/-TSRA
AT KALS LATER THIS AFTERNOON/EARLY EVENING.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 181853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03060106
METAR KCAG 181753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02830111 10289 20144 56008
METAR KCAG 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02670106
METAR KHDN 181856Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02940100
METAR KHDN 181756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02780094 10278 20156 58008
METAR KHDN 181656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02670106
METAR KSBS 181935Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3024 RMK AO1
T03080065
METAR KSBS 181915Z AUTO 24008KT 180V250 10SM CLR 30/07 A3024 RMK AO1
T03040067
METAR KSBS 181855Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3025 RMK AO1
T03040073
METAR KC07 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 BKN110 19/07 A3061 RMK
AO2
METAR KC07 181915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 SCT065 BKN100 21/08 A3062
RMK AO2
METAR KC07 181855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN075 OVC100 20/08 A3062
RMK AO2
METAR K33V 181935Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3037 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3037 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 181855Z AUTO 24006KT 5SM CLR 26/03 A3038 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 181853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02940100 PNO $
METAR KEEO 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP139
6//// T02780106 10278 20161 56008 PNO $
METAR KEEO 181653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02560111 PNO $
METAR K20V 181935Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR K20V 181915Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 181855Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KGNB 181915Z AUTO 20006KT SCT085 28/05 A3040 RMK AO2 T02810052
PWINO
METAR KGNB 181855Z AUTO 17005KT BKN085 28/06 A3041 RMK AO2 T02750057
PWINO
METAR KGNB 181835Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM SCT075 SCT095 27/06 A3041 RMK AO2
T02710063 PWINO
METAR K0CO 181935Z AUTO 12016G26KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 181915Z AUTO 12011G23KT 080V150 10SM CLR 13/04 A3077 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 181855Z AUTO 12010G19KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 181915Z AUTO 08007KT 050V110 10SM BKN040 BKN050 BKN065 18/06
A3065 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KC99 181855Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM SCT040 SCT048 BKN060 18/06 A3065
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
METAR KC99 181835Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT042 SCT060 16/05 A3065 RMK
AO2
KGJT 181735Z 1818/1918 14006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
FM182100 VRB03KT P6SM FEW050 SCT090 SCT200
FM182300 31005KT P6SM SCT050 SCT090
FM190400 12005KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
FM190800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM191500 14006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150
METAR KGJT 181853Z 25008KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121 T02940111
$
METAR KGJT 181753Z 27004KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP130 T02890122
10289 20233 58003 $
METAR KGJT 181653Z 12004KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02780111
$
KRIL 181735Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT090 SCT250
TEMPO 1820/1821 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM182100 36005KT P6SM SCT050 SCT100 SCT250
TEMPO 1821/1824 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM191200 00000KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KRIL 181853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03110094
METAR KRIL 181753Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02940094 10294 20189 58013
METAR KRIL 181653Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02830106
METAR K5SM 181935Z AUTO 10SM VCTS SCT070 BKN080 20/M02 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S THRU N
METAR K5SM 181915Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 20/M01 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND
S
METAR K5SM 181855Z AUTO 10SM SCT055 20/00 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
KEGE 181735Z 1818/1918 34006KT P6SM SCT040 SCT090 SCT200
TEMPO 1820/1822 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM182200 10007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110 PROB30 1822/1902 4SM
-SHRA
FM190300 24007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT100
FM190500 07005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200
FM191200 00000KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KEGE 181856Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03110044
METAR KEGE 181756Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP141 T03000078
10300 20144 58019
METAR KEGE 181656Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02670089
KASE 181735Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT040 SCT090 BKN150
TEMPO 1819/1821 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB BKN100
FM182100 VRB04KT P6SM SCT040 SCT060 BKN120
TEMPO 1821/1824 4SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN110
FM191200 00000KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM191600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
METAR KASE 181853Z 01008KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02890050
METAR KASE 181753Z 33005KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02720050
10278 20106 56013
METAR KASE 181653Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02560078
METAR KCCU 181935Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 16/00 A3073 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 181915Z AUTO 07012G15KT 030V090 10SM SCT060 SCT080 SCT100
18/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 181855Z AUTO 16003G09KT 10SM SCT080 17/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 181853Z AUTO 18014G21KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 23/02 A3054 RMK
AO2 SLP160 T02330017
METAR KLXV 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC080 20/01 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02000006 10211 20039 56005
METAR KLXV 181653Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM BKN070 19/03 A3056 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01940028
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 19:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...025/009
25000 FT MSL...045/008
24000 FT MSL...098/014
23900 FT MSL...098/014
22000 FT MSL...018/014
21200 FT MSL...075/014
14400 FT MSL...069/016
14000 FT MSL...107/013
13300 FT MSL...141/009
13000 FT MSL...107/007
12400 FT MSL...102/006
12000 FT MSL...076/006
11700 FT MSL...055/009
11100 FT MSL...064/004
11000 FT MSL...067/007
10400 FT MSL...221/003
10200 FT MSL...063/008
10100 FT MSL...283/004
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1725 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1012 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CIGS AND VSBY ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ACROSS MOST OF WESTERN CO
AND EASTERN UT TAF SITES THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD, EXCEPT PERIODS
OF MVFR CIGS/IFR VSBY IN AND AROUND THUNDERSTORMS. SHOWERS AND
ISOLATED STORMS WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND IN AREAL COVERAGE THRU THE
AFTN. CONVECTION TODAY, IS EXPECTED TO DIMINISH IN A SIMILAR FASHION
TO YESTERDAY, TRENDING MORE TWD STRATIFIED SHOWERS BTWN 02Z AND 04Z.
THE MAIN THREATS WITH CONVECTION WILL BE LIGHTNING, GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS (30-45KTS), AND BRIEF PERIODS OF HEAVY RAINFALL.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 181935Z AUTO 19007KT 5SM HZ CLR 33/11 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW T03250107
METAR KAJZ 181915Z AUTO 21009KT 7SM CLR 33/11 A3014 RMK AO2
T03250114
METAR KAJZ 181855Z AUTO 22004KT 7SM CLR 31/11 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
T03100114
KMTJ 181735Z 1818/1918 32006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT250
TEMPO 1820/1824 4SM -TSRA SCT040 BKN090CB
FM190000 31006KT P6SM SCT050 SCT090 SCT200
FM190300 16006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120
FM190900 13005KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM191500 00000KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
METAR KMTJ 181853Z AUTO 32009G15KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03060094
METAR KMTJ 181753Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940106 10294 20183 58011
METAR KMTJ 181653Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02720111
METAR KGUC 181856Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02670078 $
METAR KGUC 181756Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02440094 10244 20083 56018 $
METAR KGUC 181656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02110100 $
METAR K7BM 181935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
AND W
METAR K7BM 181915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3054 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
AND SW
METAR K7BM 181855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KAEJ 181935Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
T02750047
METAR KAEJ 181915Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM SCT080 27/04 A3038 RMK AO2
T02740044
METAR KAEJ 181855Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM SCT080 27/04 A3038 RMK AO2
T02650038
METAR KANK 181935Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
AND W T02930075 $
METAR KANK 181915Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3031 RMK AO2 T02670065
$
METAR KANK 181855Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3033 RMK AO2 T02750069
$
METAR KMYP 181935Z AUTO 09020G24KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181915Z AUTO 09018G22KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 181855Z AUTO 10016G22KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 181935Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
AND W - N T02980123
METAR KAIB 181915Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3017 RMK AO2
T02930130
METAR KAIB 181855Z AUTO 34006KT 9SM CLR 29/11 A3019 RMK AO2
T02870110
KTEX 181735Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM -SHRA SCT040 SCT060 BKN120
TEMPO 1818/1819 4SM TSRA BKN060CB
FM181900 VRB06KT 6SM -SHRA SCT040 BKN060 OVC150
TEMPO 1819/1823 4SM TSRA BKN050CB
FM182300 VRB03KT 6SM -SHRA SCT050 OVC070 PROB30 1823/1903 4SM
TSRA BKN050CB
FM190500 VRB04KT P6SM SCT050 BKN100
FM191300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW070 FEW200
METAR KTEX 181935Z AUTO 30004G08KT 10SM SCT070 BKN095 22/09 A3045 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 181915Z AUTO 28009G14KT 10SM BKN080 22/10 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 181855Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 22/08 A3046 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 181935Z AUTO 13011G15KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3038 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S AND NW PWINO
METAR K04V 181915Z AUTO 11005G14KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3039 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 181855Z AUTO 10009KT 092V152 10SM CLR 27/07 A3040 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 181853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02830122
METAR KCEZ 181753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02670128 10267 20139 58003
METAR KCEZ 181653Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02560122
KDRO 181735Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT P6SM SCT070 SCT250
TEMPO 1819/1821 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM182100 VRB04KT 6SM BR SCT050 SCT080 BKN150
TEMPO 1821/1901 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190100 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120
FM190600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100
FM191400 00000KT P6SM FEW070 SCT250
METAR KDRO 181853Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02830111
METAR KDRO 181753Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02610117 10261 20139 56006
METAR KDRO 181653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT100 24/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02390117
METAR KPSO 181935Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM BKN070 OVC085 25/09 A3036 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SE AND NW
METAR KPSO 181915Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM BKN070 BKN085 BKN120 25/08 A3036
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 181855Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM SCT070 BKN085 BKN120 25/08 A3036
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 181935Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM TS SCT031 SCT049 BKN120 12/06 A3073
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S THRU W
METAR KCPW 181915Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM SCT040 SCT070 BKN095 12/06 A3074
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S PWINO
METAR KCPW 181855Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM SCT070 BKN090 BKN120 12/07 A3074
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND S PWINO
KALS 181725Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1821/1901
VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190100 13008KT P6SM BKN120
FM190800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KALS 181852Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM FEW080 28/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02780083 PNO $
METAR KALS 181752Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP169 T02610089
10261 20106 58007 PNO $
METAR KALS 181652Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181 T02390106
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 19:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...025/009
25000 FT MSL...045/008
24000 FT MSL...098/014
23900 FT MSL...098/014
22000 FT MSL...018/014
21200 FT MSL...075/014
14400 FT MSL...069/016
14000 FT MSL...107/013
13300 FT MSL...141/009
13000 FT MSL...107/007
12400 FT MSL...102/006
12000 FT MSL...076/006
11700 FT MSL...055/009
11100 FT MSL...064/004
11000 FT MSL...067/007
10400 FT MSL...221/003
10200 FT MSL...063/008
10100 FT MSL...283/004
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1725 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1012 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CIGS AND VSBY ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ACROSS MOST OF WESTERN CO
AND EASTERN UT TAF SITES THROUGH THE FORECAST PERIOD, EXCEPT PERIODS
OF MVFR CIGS/IFR VSBY IN AND AROUND THUNDERSTORMS. SHOWERS AND
ISOLATED STORMS WILL CONTINUE TO EXPAND IN AREAL COVERAGE THRU THE
AFTN. CONVECTION TODAY, IS EXPECTED TO DIMINISH IN A SIMILAR FASHION
TO YESTERDAY, TRENDING MORE TWD STRATIFIED SHOWERS BTWN 02Z AND 04Z.
THE MAIN THREATS WITH CONVECTION WILL BE LIGHTNING, GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS (30-45KTS), AND BRIEF PERIODS OF HEAVY RAINFALL.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 181728Z 1818/1918 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
FM182100 35008KT P6SM SCT060 SCT100
TEMPO 1823/1903 VRB15G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190300 27006KT P6SM SCT060
FM190500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT090
METAR KPGA 181853Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP120
T03110139 $
METAR KPGA 181753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02940150 10300 20239 58004 $
METAR KPGA 181653Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM SCT110 28/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02780150 $
SPECI KRQE 181941Z AUTO 26012KT 3SM -TSRA FEW021 SCT060 OVC075 21/13
A3028 RMK AO2 WSHFT 1925 LTG DSNT W RAB15 TSE13B28 P0020
T02060133 $
SPECI KRQE 181929Z AUTO 34016G25KT 300V020 1 1/2SM TSRA FEW017 BKN060
OVC075 21/14 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W RAB15 TSE13B28 P0000
T02110139 $
SPECI KRQE 181919Z AUTO 33010KT 9SM VCTS -RA BKN060 25/14 A3028 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W RAB15 TSE13 P0000 T02500139 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1913 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION...SATURDAY 18/18Z THROUGH SUNDAY 19/18Z
ANOTHER ACTIVE
DAY OF MONSOON TS IS IN STORE. EXPECT SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHRA/TSRA
WITH ISOLATED +TSRA TODAY. STRONGER STORM CELLS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF
MVFR AND IFR. +RA WITH REDUCED CIG/VIS ARE THE GREATEST STORM
THREAT TODAY, BUT GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS UP TO 40 KTS AND HAIL ARE
ALSO POSSIBILITIES. ROUNDS OF SHRA/TSRA LIKELY TO CONTINUE THROUGH
THE EVENING HOURS. OUTSIDE OF TS, EXPECT LIGHT WINDS 5-10 KTS.
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 19/18Z THROUGH TUESDAY 21/18Z...EXPECT
SCATTERED-NUMEROUS SHRA/TSRA AND ISOLATED +TSRA EACH DAY, 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, EXPECT LIGHT WINDS
AROUND 5-10 KTS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 181732Z 1818/1924 31009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM190100 09010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM190300 15006KT P6SM SCT120
FM191800 32008KT P6SM FEW120 BKN150
METAR KSLC 181854Z 35007KT 10SM FEW080 BKN190 31/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP128
CB DSNT E-SE TCU DSNT SW T03110139 $
METAR KSLC 181754Z 34008KT 10SM FEW080 BKN170 31/14 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE SLP132 CB DSNT SE TCU DSNT E T03060139 10311 20256
52003 $
METAR KSLC 181654Z 17003KT 10SM FEW080 BKN170 30/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP130
CB DSNT SE TCU DSNT E AND SW T03000133 $
KVEL 181735Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW050 SCT090 SCT150
FM190000 36006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN120
FM190300 33005KT P6SM SCT050 SCT150
FM191200 00000KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM191600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
METAR KVEL 181853Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
SLP125 T03220111 $
METAR KVEL 181753Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
SLP136 T03000117 10300 20200 58004 $
METAR KVEL 181653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940111 $
METAR KPUC 181853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/11 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS
SLP118 T03060111 $
METAR KPUC 181753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/12 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E SLP123
T02890122 10289 20189 58005 $
METAR KPUC 181653Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02720117 $
KCNY 181735Z 1818/1918 VRB05KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM182300 13005KT P6SM SCT090 SCT150
FM190300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM191500 12005KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
METAR KCNY 181853Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03280122
METAR KCNY 181753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03170128 10322 20217 58005
METAR KCNY 181653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03060128
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1816 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION, ISSUED 1213 PM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
KSLC, ISSUED 1213 PM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026...
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED OVER THE KSLC
TERMINAL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD ALONGSIDE SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT OVER THE NEARBY HIGH TERRAIN. NORTHWESTERLY
WINDS WILL DOMINATE THROUGH AT LEAST 01Z, WITH A 20% CHANCE FOR
ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS TO IMPACT THE AIRFIELD BETWEEN 00-03Z.
EASTERLY WINDS ARE POSSIBLE FOR A BRIEF PERIOD BETWEEN 01-03Z, WITH
A 40% CHANCE THESE DON'T MATERIALIZE AND THE TYPICAL SHIFT TO
DIURNAL SOUTHEASTERLIES APPEARS AROUND 03-04Z.
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, PRIMARILY AT HCR AND EVW. 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 181732Z 1818/1918 27011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN120
FM182100 30011G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100
PROB30 1821/1901 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM190100 18011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
FM190600 12006KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KEVW 181853Z AUTO 34008G15KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S SLP164 T02610083
METAR KEVW 181753Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02440106 10250 20133 58001
METAR KEVW 181653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02330122
KRKS 181720Z 1818/1918 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 26010G18KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110 PROB30 1821/1901
VRB25G35KT 3SM -TSRA OVC080CB
FM190400 24007KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KRKS 181854Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02940089
METAR KRKS 181754Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02830094 10283 20161 58006
METAR KRKS 181654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02560089
KRWL 181720Z 1818/1918 17010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM182100 06010G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT080
FM190300 04010KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 181720Z 1818/1918 15015G27KT P6SM SKC
FM181900 13018G30KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 16012KT P6SM SKC
FM190900 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 181853Z AUTO 13012G17KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02830072
METAR KLAR 181753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP136 T02720078
10283 20117 57003
METAR KLAR 181653Z AUTO 16012G18KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02720067
KCYS 181720Z 1818/1918 13015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM190200 14010KT P6SM SKC
FM190900 24008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 181853Z 11012G17KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02940078
METAR KCYS 181753Z 10008KT 070V140 10SM CLR 29/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02890089 10289 20156 58003
METAR KCYS 181653Z 13010G17KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02780089
RIVERTON (KRIW) 07/18/26 19:40 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...217/022
27000 FT MSL...206/013
26000 FT MSL...214/025
25000 FT MSL...226/016
24000 FT MSL...227/017
22900 FT MSL...225/013
22000 FT MSL...226/011
20000 FT MSL...211/016
19400 FT MSL...177/007
19000 FT MSL...183/007
17000 FT MSL...152/007
16800 FT MSL...197/007
16000 FT MSL...209/005
15000 FT MSL...199/005
14600 FT MSL...233/007
14000 FT MSL...223/006
13000 FT MSL...238/006
12700 FT MSL...226/008
12000 FT MSL...283/005
11000 FT MSL...265/004
11000 FT MSL...302/005
10000 FT MSL...320/006
10000 FT MSL...320/005
9000 FT MSL...337/006
8900 FT MSL...330/004
8000 FT MSL...333/007
8000 FT MSL...315/007
7400 FT MSL...354/007
7000 FT MSL...357/006
6700 FT MSL...342/006
6200 FT MSL...028/007
6000 FT MSL...020/006
6000 FT MSL...019/006
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 07/18/26 19:41 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15100 FT MSL...239/005
15000 FT MSL...254/006
13200 FT MSL...126/004
13000 FT MSL...139/005
12000 FT MSL...150/008
11600 FT MSL...153/009
11000 FT MSL...135/012
10500 FT MSL...145/010
10000 FT MSL...144/012
9500 FT MSL...137/012
9000 FT MSL...142/011
8600 FT MSL...141/011
8000 FT MSL...140/013
7900 FT MSL...145/011
7400 FT MSL...140/012
7000 FT MSL...128/015
6600 FT MSL...143/013
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 1844 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1125 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
STRONG RIDGING ALOFT WILL CONTINUE. EXPECT SOME HIGH BASED
CUMULUS FORMATION THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING, MAINLY WEST
OF I-25 IN A LOW AND MID LEVEL THETA-E RIDGE AXIS, WITH A FEW
SHOWERS OR WEAK HIGH BASED THUNDERSTORMS POSSIBLE AT THE KRWL
SITE FROM 21Z TO 03Z. VFR PREVAILS. TYPICAL GUSTY MIX DOWN AND
GRADIENT WINDS EXPECTED UNTIL SUNSET.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 181935Z AUTO 16012G20KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W T03210093
METAR KIBM 181915Z AUTO 13010G19KT 110V170 10SM CLR 32/10 A3020 RMK AO2
T03200095
METAR KIBM 181855Z AUTO 15012G18KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3020 RMK AO2
T03180098
KSNY 181720Z 1818/1918 12013G25KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 13010KT P6SM SKC
FM190600 18008KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 181935Z AUTO 15008G14KT 10SM SCT070 34/15 A3010 RMK AO2
T03440153
METAR KOGA 181915Z AUTO 08008G18KT 050V110 10SM CLR 34/15 A3010 RMK AO2
T03390147
METAR KOGA 181855Z AUTO 09010G15KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3010 RMK AO2
T03420151
METAR KIML 181853Z AUTO 10008G15KT 10SM CLR 33/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03280150
METAR KIML 181753Z AUTO 13010G16KT 10SM FEW065 32/16 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP155 T03220161 10322 20167 50000
METAR KIML 181653Z AUTO 12011G20KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03110156
KMCK 181720Z 1818/1918 10009KT P6SM FEW100
FM190700 14007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 181853Z AUTO 09009G17KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03390150
METAR KMCK 181753Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03280156 10333 20178 58004
METAR KMCK 181653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03220156
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 07/18/26 19:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...359/016
16000 FT MSL...001/010
15000 FT MSL...011/009
14200 FT MSL...023/008
14000 FT MSL...021/009
13000 FT MSL...059/005
12000 FT MSL...098/005
12000 FT MSL...084/005
11000 FT MSL...092/006
10100 FT MSL...078/006
10000 FT MSL...065/007
9000 FT MSL...052/007
8500 FT MSL...058/007
8000 FT MSL...062/006
7400 FT MSL...064/006
7000 FT MSL...063/007
6300 FT MSL...064/006
6000 FT MSL...057/007
5400 FT MSL...060/007
5000 FT MSL...059/007
4700 FT MSL...057/007
4100 FT MSL...058/007
4000 FT MSL...056/007
3600 FT MSL...045/008
3400 FT MSL...052/007
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1943 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1204 PM CDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE NEXT 24
HOURS. CURRENTLY, SOME LEFTOVER STRATUS IS LINGERING ACROSS
NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA, INCLUDING THE KVTN TERMINAL, THOUGH THIS
CLOUD COVER IS ALREADY BEGINNING TO DISSIPATE AND SHOULD
CONTINUE TO DO SO OVER THE NEXT COUPLE OF HOURS. SOUTHERLY WINDS
OF 10 TO 20 KNOTS, WITH GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS, WILL CONTINUE
THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON AND EVENING. A FEW ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS
MAY DEVELOP THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE EARLY EVENING. COVERAGE IS
EXPECTED TO REMAIN VERY LIMITED, AND ANY STORMS THAT DO DEVELOP
SHOULD DISSIPATE AROUND SUNSET WITHOUT IMPACTING EITHER
TERMINAL. OVERNIGHT INTO SUNDAY MORNING, WINDS WILL WEAKEN TO 5
TO 10 KNOTS WHILE REMAINING GENERALLY OUT OF THE SOUTH TO
SOUTHEAST. LOW-LEVEL CLOUD COVER MAY REDEVELOP SUNDAY MORNING
ACROSS CENTRAL AND NORTH-CENTRAL NEBRASKA, THOUGH CONFIDENCE IN
ANY MVFR CEILINGS REMAINS LOW AT THIS TIME.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 181720Z 1818/1918 10009KT P6SM FEW080
FM190700 15007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 181853Z AUTO 11009G14KT 10SM FEW065 32/16 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP143 T03220161 $
METAR KGLD 181753Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM FEW080 31/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03110161 10322 20150 58002 $
METAR KGLD 181653Z AUTO 10012G18KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP148
T03000161 $
KGCK 181720Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KGCK 181854Z 14013G18KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03330167
METAR KGCK 181754Z VRB04G16KT 10SM FEW065 BKN095 32/16 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP138 T03170161 10333 20183 56004
METAR KGCK 181654Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03170167
METAR KLBL 181856Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM 33/17 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03280172 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181756Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM 31/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP145 6////
T03110178 10322 20194 58003 PNO $
METAR KLBL 181656Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM 31/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03110183 PNO $
METAR KEHA 181935Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3009 RMK AO2
T03400141
METAR KEHA 181915Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3010 RMK AO2
T03370142
METAR KEHA 181855Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3010 RMK AO2
T03330140
GOODLAND (KGLD) 07/18/26 19:36 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...014/017
16000 FT MSL...020/015
15000 FT MSL...026/013
14800 FT MSL...024/013
14000 FT MSL...040/010
13000 FT MSL...062/006
12600 FT MSL...062/006
12000 FT MSL...068/006
11000 FT MSL...077/004
10800 FT MSL...077/004
10000 FT MSL...085/005
9100 FT MSL...083/006
9000 FT MSL...101/004
8100 FT MSL...089/006
8000 FT MSL...092/006
7000 FT MSL...105/007
7000 FT MSL...106/006
6100 FT MSL...113/006
6000 FT MSL...115/006
5400 FT MSL...117/006
5000 FT MSL...117/006
4700 FT MSL...119/006
4300 FT MSL...098/008
4000 FT MSL...092/007
4000 FT MSL...089/006
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 07/18/26 19:39 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...035/015
15000 FT MSL...041/014
14000 FT MSL...029/011
13900 FT MSL...033/011
13000 FT MSL...021/007
12000 FT MSL...016/007
11700 FT MSL...019/005
11000 FT MSL...064/004
10000 FT MSL...050/002
9700 FT MSL...137/003
9000 FT MSL...154/004
8100 FT MSL...144/007
8000 FT MSL...147/006
7000 FT MSL...140/007
6900 FT MSL...140/007
6000 FT MSL...155/008
5900 FT MSL...152/007
5000 FT MSL...145/007
5000 FT MSL...154/008
4300 FT MSL...148/007
4000 FT MSL...142/009
3700 FT MSL...136/007
3200 FT MSL...147/009
3000 FT MSL...136/008
3000 FT MSL...136/008
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1708 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1100 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS AND LIGHT (~6-12 KNOT) EASTERLY TO SOUTHEASTERLY
WINDS WILL RULE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD AT BOTH TERMINALS, WITH
CLOUD COVER CONFINED TO SCATTERED DIURNAL CUMULUS ~6,000 TO
10,000 FT AGL.
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 181720Z 1818/1918 17006KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 14009KT P6SM FEW250
FM191000 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM191700 12006KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 181853Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM FEW070 SCT110 33/14 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP113 T03330139
METAR KGUY 181753Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 33/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03330150 10333 20211 58004
METAR KGUY 181653Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03170161
KDHT 181720Z 1818/1918 18007KT P6SM SKC
FM190000 14010KT P6SM FEW250
FM191300 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM191700 12005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 181853Z AUTO VRB05G15KT 10SM FEW075 32/14 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP126 T03170139
METAR KDHT 181753Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03170133 10317 20178 58005
METAR KDHT 181653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02940144
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1721 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1206 PM CDT SAT JUL 18 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL WITH PRIMARILY SOUTHERLY
WINDS LESS THAN 15 KTS. ISOLATED TO MAYBE SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS
MAY FORM THIS AFTERNOON AFTER 20Z ACROSS THE COMBINED PANHANDLES.
DUE TO THE LOW CONFIDENCE IN KAMA GETTING IMPACTED BY THUNDER, NO
MENTIONS HAVE BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME. DO NOTE THAT WINDS MAY SHIFT
AND PICK UP WHEN CONVECTION STARTS, CREATING OUTFLOW BOUNDARIES
AND LAST THROUGH DUSK.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 181736Z 1818/1918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
FM182000 23009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM182300 03011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1823/1902
VRB20G32KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM190200 08010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM190700 08005KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KFMN 181853Z 23007KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02890117
METAR KFMN 181753Z 17003KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP171 T02560122
10261 20206 55003
METAR KFMN 181653Z 17003KT 10SM FEW110 24/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02390133
METAR KLVS 181853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW075 27/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02670094
METAR KLVS 181753Z AUTO 05008KT 010V070 10SM FEW060 27/11 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP144 T02670106 10267 20117 57003
METAR KLVS 181653Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02500106
METAR KRTN 181853Z AUTO 08011G18KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03000067 $
METAR KRTN 181753Z AUTO 06011G20KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02940067 10294 20111 55000 $
METAR KRTN 181653Z AUTO 06013G20KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02830078 $
METAR KCAO 181855Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN080 BKN095 29/11 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP136 T02940111
METAR KCAO 181755Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT075 BKN095 29/12 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP129 T02940122 10311 20172 56002
METAR KCAO 181655Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02940122
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1944 UTC SATURDAY, JULY 18, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1144 AM MDT SAT JUL 18 2026
SHRA/TS WILL CONTINUE FORMING OVER THE HIGH TERRAIN TODAY BEFORE
DRIFTING SOUTHWEST AND WEST INTO NEARBY HIGHLANDS AND VALLEYS
THRU THIS EVENING. DIRECT HITS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF IFR VSBYS IN
HEAVY RAINFALL WITH FREQUENT LIGHTNING, GUSTY WINDS, AND SMALL
HAIL. SHOWERS WILL LINGER THRU ABOUT MIDNIGHT FOLLOWED BY PARTIAL
CLEARING FROM EAST TO WEST OVERNIGHT.
* * * * * 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
---------------------------------------------------------------------
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
---------------------------------------------------------------------
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
---------------------------------------------------------------------
THIS PRODUCT IS UPDATED AUTOMATICALLY AT APPROXIMATELY 10, 30 AND 50
MINUTES AFTER EACH HOUR, 24 HOURS PER DAY, 7 DAYS PER WEEK. IT MAY
BECOME UNAVAILABLE AT TIMES DUE TO SYSTEM OUTAGES WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
USERS ARE ADVISED TO CHECK THE TIME AT THE TOP OF THE PRODUCT TO ENSURE
THAT IT IS CURRENT. FURTHERMORE, CONTENT AND FORMAT OF THE PRODUCT ARE
SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE.
COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS ARE WELCOME AND SHOULD BE DIRECTED TO ONE OF
THE ADDRESSES OR PHONE NUMBERS SHOWN AT THE BOTTOM OF THIS PAGE. IN
ORDER TO EXPEDITE A RESPONSE TO COMMENTS OR SUGGESTIONS, BE SURE TO
MENTION YOUR INTEREST IN THE HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST.
CLICK HERE TO GO TO PREVIOUS BULLETINS.
Main Text Page