952  
NZUS99 KBOU 070209  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
2005 MDT THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 070156Z 07009KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T03221044 $  
METAR KFNL 070056Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 35/M04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T03501044 $  
METAR KFNL 062356Z 07008KT 10SM CLR 37/M06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T03721056 10383 20311 55004 $  
 
METAR KGXY 070156Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T03000000  
METAR KGXY 070056Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T03440028  
METAR KGXY 062356Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 37/M04 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T03671044 10378 20294 55004  
 
METAR KLMO 070155Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3011 RMK AO2  
T02790062  
METAR KLMO 070135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3011 RMK AO2  
T03000074  
METAR KLMO 070115Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3010 RMK AO2  
T03180058  
 
METAR KBDU 070155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3012 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 070135Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3011 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 070115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/00 A3010 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 070155Z AUTO 13003KT 8SM CLR 30/M04 A3008 RMK AO2 T02981038  
$  
METAR KEIK 070135Z AUTO 09004KT 7SM CLR 31/M03 A3007 RMK AO2 T03131034  
$  
METAR KEIK 070115Z AUTO 08005KT 8SM CLR 34/M05 A3007 RMK AO2 T03381054  
$  
 
KBJC 062324Z 0700/0724 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM070200 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM070400 28008KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM071800 07008KT P6SM FU FEW220  
METAR KBJC 070047Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 34/M05 A3014  
METAR KBJC 062345Z 09007KT 10SM FU CLR 35/M03 A3013  
 
KDEN 070117Z 0701/0806 07010KT P6SM FU FEW140 FEW220  
FM070300 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM070500 19010KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM071100 23008KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM071800 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM072100 08009KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220  
FM080200 13007KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200  
METAR KDEN 070153Z 05004KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 31/M07 A3011 RMK AO2  
SLP110 T03061067  
METAR KDEN 070053Z 07008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 33/M07 A3009 RMK AO2  
SLP101 T03331072  
METAR KDEN 062353Z 05011KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 34/M07 A3009 RMK AO2  
SLP101 T03441067 10356 20311 55003  
 
KBKF 070100Z 0701/0807 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3007INS TX35/0721Z  
TN17/0712Z  
METAR KBKF 070058Z 05008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 34/M11 A3011 RMK AO2A  
SLP104 T03361113  
METAR KBKF 062358Z 02011G16KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 35/M10 A3011 RMK AO2A  
SLP100 T03491104 10366 20319 55002  
METAR KBKF 062258Z 03005KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 36/M13 A3010 RMK AO2A  
SLP093 T03571126  
 
KAPA 070200Z 0702/0724 08008KT P6SM FU FEW140 FEW220  
FM070400 16007KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM070600 20009KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM071500 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM071800 05011KT P6SM FU FEW220  
FM072200 10010KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220  
METAR KAPA 070153Z 09008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 31/M05 A3017 RMK AO2  
SLP129 T03061050  
METAR KAPA 070053Z 08010KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 33/M06 A3014 RMK AO2  
SLP125 T03281056  
METAR KAPA 062353Z 02005KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 34/M08 A3014 RMK AO2  
SLP118 T03441078 10356 20306 55001  
 
METAR KMNH 070155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 070135Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 26/M03 A3030 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 070115Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 070155Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 070135Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 070115Z AUTO 05006G12KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3002 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 070155Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3000 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 070135Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 070115Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A2999 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLIC 070155Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T02670106  
METAR KLIC 070055Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T03060106  
METAR KLIC 062355Z AUTO 14007G15KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T03280089 10339 20283 55005  
 
METAR KHEQ 070155Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3000 RMK AO2 T02710180  
$  
METAR KHEQ 070135Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3000 RMK AO2 T02820180  
$  
METAR KHEQ 070115Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A2999 RMK AO2 T02920179  
$  
 
METAR K2V6 070155Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 070135Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 070115Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3002 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K2V5 070155Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3001 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 070135Z AUTO 12013G18KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A3000 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V5 070115Z AUTO 13012G16KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A2999 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 070153Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T02780161  
METAR KITR 070053Z AUTO 14016G22KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T03110161  
METAR KITR 062353Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T03280128 10328 20272 58009  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/06/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:02:32 MDT / 20:09:48 MDT  
DENVER - 06:03:54 MDT / 20:07:34 MDT  
STERLING - 05:54:54 MDT / 20:02:36 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/07/26 01:57 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...358/014  
11000 FT MSL...009/012  
11000 FT MSL...014/012  
10000 FT MSL...016/014  
9900 FT MSL...019/015  
9000 FT MSL...027/015  
8800 FT MSL...026/016  
8000 FT MSL...032/015  
7900 FT MSL...030/015  
7200 FT MSL...033/015  
7000 FT MSL...037/015  
6600 FT MSL...035/015  
6100 FT MSL...040/018  
6000 FT MSL...048/014  
5900 FT MSL...046/015  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 515 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
WINDS HAVE BEEN LIGHT AND RATHER VARIABLE THIS AFTERNOON, BUT  
MAINLY NORTH TO NNE. HRRR SMOKE CONTINUES TO SHOW SMOKE  
PERSISTING AT ALL THREE TERMINALS THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD AND  
BEYOND WITH THE POSSIBILITY FOR SOME SLANTWISE VISIBILITY ISSUES  
AT TIMES. OTHERWISE, A TYPICAL DIURNAL WIND PATTERN IS EXPECTED.  
NO CEILING ISSUES ARE FORECAST AND WINDS SHOULD STAY UNDER 12 KTS.  
THERE IS A LOW CHANCE (~20%) OF SOME GUSTS TO ABOUT 15 KTS FOR  
FRIDAY AFTERNOON.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 070155Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 18/M11 A3070 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 070135Z AUTO 02009G15KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3070 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 070115Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3069 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAFF 070055Z 13006KT 10SM SCT140 31/05 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP122  
T03090046  
METAR KAFF 062355Z AUTO 13012KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T03130041 10333 20284 55001  
METAR KAFF 062255Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T03300029  
 
KCOS 070053Z 0701/0724 16010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM070300 02006KT P6SM FEW200  
FM070600 36006KT P6SM SKC  
FM071500 36011KT P6SM SKC  
FM072000 09012KT P6SM SCT100  
METAR KCOS 070154Z 13009KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 28/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP139  
VIRGA S-W CB DSNT W STNRY T02780072  
METAR KCOS 070054Z 13009KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 31/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP128  
CB DSNT W MOV SE SH VC OMTNS W T03060067  
METAR KCOS 062354Z 16009KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 32/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T03170072 10333 20261 55003  
 
METAR KFLY 070155Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3029 RMK AO2  
T02500090  
METAR KFLY 070135Z AUTO 12009G21KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3029 RMK AO2  
T02670087  
METAR KFLY 070115Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3027 RMK AO2  
T02800075  
 
KFCS 062000Z 0620/0802 16009G18KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS  
BECMG 0703/0704 30009KT 9999 SKC QNH3022INS  
BECMG 0717/0718 12009G18KT 9999 FEW150 QNH3020INS TX32/0621Z  
TN16/0712Z  
METAR KFCS 070055Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
SLP142 T03010047 $  
METAR KFCS 062355Z AUTO 13007G16KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T03280045 10342 20275 56005 $  
 
KPUB 062320Z 0700/0724 11012G22KT P6SM FEW200  
FM070200 13007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM070700 33005KT P6SM SKC  
FM071900 08008KT P6SM FEW120  
METAR KPUB 070153Z 10006KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T03060089  
METAR KPUB 070053Z 14010KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP102  
T03330089  
METAR KPUB 062353Z 12010KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP097 T03560044  
10361 20261 55009  
 
METAR KVTP 070155Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 070135Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 19/M35 A3067 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 070115Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 20/M33 A3065 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 070154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
SLP115 T02830050  
METAR KTAD 070054Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
SLP105 T03170044  
METAR KTAD 062354Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
SLP108 T03330050 10356 20300 55003  
 
METAR KLHX 070153Z AUTO 05005KT 9SM CLR 29/10 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP098  
T02940100  
METAR KLHX 070053Z AUTO 05007KT 9SM CLR 34/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T03440094  
METAR KLHX 062353Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 36/09 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T03560094 10367 20289 57013  
 
METAR KLAA 070153Z AUTO 09012G18KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP088  
T03220139  
METAR KLAA 070053Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T03610139  
METAR KLAA 062353Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 37/12 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP084  
T03720122 10383 20294 56011  
 
METAR KSPD 070156Z AUTO 18017G22KT 31/15 A3002 RMK AO1 SLP096  
T03110150  
METAR KSPD 070056Z AUTO 15014G19KT 32/14 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP092  
T03170139  
METAR KSPD 062356Z AUTO 19010KT 34/12 A3002 RMK AO1 SLP097 T03390117  
10367 20322 55008  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/06/2026  
BURLINGTON - 05:54:03 MDT / 19:55:54 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:05:37 MDT / 20:03:07 MDT  
LAMAR - 05:57:59 MDT / 19:54:44 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/07/26 02:00 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
11000 FT MSL...016/015  
10000 FT MSL...016/012  
7000 FT MSL...105/014  
7000 FT MSL...111/015  
6000 FT MSL...097/016  
5900 FT MSL...090/015  
5700 FT MSL...091/016  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2303 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 501 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH DIURNALLY  
DRIVEN WINDS UNDER 15 KTS. -KT  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 070153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02781044  
METAR KCAG 070053Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 32/M09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T03171094  
METAR KCAG 062353Z AUTO 28007KT 250V320 10SM CLR 33/M13 A3021 RMK AO2  
SLP161 T03331128 10333 20278 58013  
 
METAR KHDN 070156Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 29/M12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T02891122  
METAR KHDN 070056Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 31/M13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T03111133  
METAR KHDN 062356Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 31/M14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T03111144 10317 20267 58009  
 
METAR KSBS 070155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3026 RMK AO1  
T02711095  
METAR KSBS 070135Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 28/M10 A3026 RMK AO1  
T02821100  
METAR KSBS 070115Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3026 RMK AO1  
T02931113  
 
METAR KC07 070155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M10 A3065 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 070135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3065 RMK AO2  
METAR KC07 070115Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3064 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K33V 070155Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3041 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 070135Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 24/M09 A3041 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 070115Z AUTO 29008G11KT 10SM CLR 25/M09 A3040 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 070153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T02781083  
METAR KEEO 070053Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T03171083  
METAR KEEO 062353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 32/M11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP148 T03171106  
10333 20283 56011  
 
METAR K20V 070155Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3035 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 070135Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A3034 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 070115Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 27/M12 A3034 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 070155Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 24/M11 A3045 RMK AO2  
T02371115  
METAR KGNB 070135Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 25/M11 A3043 RMK AO2  
T02491112  
METAR KGNB 070115Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 27/M13 A3043 RMK AO2  
T02651130  
 
METAR K0CO 070155Z AUTO 31014G21KT 10SM CLR 12/M14 A3079 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 070135Z AUTO 34015G21KT 10SM CLR 13/M13 A3079 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 070115Z AUTO 34013G24KT 10SM CLR 14/M12 A3079 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KC99 070153Z AUTO 30010G20KT 10SM CLR 17/M16 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 070133Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR KC99 070113Z AUTO 30008G15KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A3065 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 062322Z 0700/0724 28010KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM070200 05006KT P6SM SKC  
FM070500 11005KT P6SM SKC  
FM071200 15010KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM072000 27010KT P6SM FU SKC  
METAR KGJT 070153Z 34009KT 10SM CLR 36/M09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP095  
T03561089  
METAR KGJT 070053Z 30012KT 10SM CLR 38/M09 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T03781089  
METAR KGJT 062353Z 24008KT 10SM CLR 37/M06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP096  
T03721061 10378 20317 56017  
 
KRIL 062322Z 0700/0724 32009G16KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM070230 VRB04KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM072000 31008KT P6SM FU SKC  
METAR KRIL 070153Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T03171083  
METAR KRIL 070053Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 34/M10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T03441100  
METAR KRIL 062353Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 36/M12 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T03561122 10367 20294 55010  
 
METAR K5SM 070154Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M15 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 070134Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M15 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 070114Z AUTO 10SM CLR 20/M15 A3066 RMK AO2  
 
KEGE 062322Z 0700/0724 30008G18KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM070200 10007KT P6SM SKC  
FM070400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM072000 27008KT P6SM FU SKC  
METAR KEGE 070156Z AUTO 34008G16KT 10SM CLR 31/M11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP158  
T03111106  
METAR KEGE 070056Z 26008KT 10SM CLR 33/M13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T03281128  
METAR KEGE 062356Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 33/M14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T03331139 10344 20278 56006  
 
KASE 062322Z 0700/0724 33014G22KT P6SM FU FEW150  
FM070130 20010KT P6SM SKC  
FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM071800 34008G18KT P6SM FU SKC  
METAR KASE 070153Z 32007KT 10SM FU CLR 26/M13 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02611128  
METAR KASE 070053Z 34007KT 10SM FU CLR 29/M13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP142  
T02891128  
METAR KASE 062353Z 34008G18KT 10SM FU CLR 29/M15 A3034 RMK AO2 PK WND  
33026/2305 SLP140 T02941150 10311 20272 55002  
 
METAR KCCU 070155Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 15/M15 A3077 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 070135Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 16/M14 A3077 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 070115Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 17/M13 A3076 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 070153Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 21/M12 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP162  
T02111122  
METAR KLXV 070053Z AUTO 29008G19KT 10SM CLR 24/M13 A3055 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T02391128  
METAR KLXV 062353Z AUTO 29013G18KT 10SM CLR 25/M15 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02501150 10261 20222 55003  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/06/2026  
RANGELY - 06:18:24 MDT / 20:23:37 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:19:38 MDT / 20:20:34 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:09:42 MDT / 20:16:38 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/07/26 02:00 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10400 FT MSL...007/014  
10100 FT MSL...013/015  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2324 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 522 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
GUSTS ARE GENERALLY BEGINNING TO DWINDLE, BUT COULD STILL REACH  
18-22 KTS IN SOME LOCATIONS OVER THE NEXT TWO TO THREE HOURS.  
OTHERWISE, SKIES ARE CLEAR ASIDE FROM SOME NON-IMPACTFUL SMOKE.  
WINDS MAY STILL BE BREEZY TOMORROW, THOUGH GUSTS AT TERMINALS  
ARE EXPECTED TO BE NEAR OR BELOW 20 KTS. VFR CONDITIONS PERSIST  
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 070155Z AUTO 34007KT 7SM CLR 33/M06 A3010 RMK AO2  
T03301064  
METAR KAJZ 070135Z AUTO 35007KT 7SM CLR 35/M07 A3010 RMK AO2  
T03501072  
METAR KAJZ 070115Z AUTO 33004KT 7SM CLR 36/M09 A3009 RMK AO2  
T03601086  
 
KMTJ 062322Z 0700/0724 32012G20KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM070130 31006KT P6SM SKC  
FM070300 14008KT P6SM SKC  
FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM072000 33008KT P6SM FU SKC  
METAR KMTJ 070153Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T03060006  
METAR KMTJ 070053Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 34/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T03391039  
METAR KMTJ 062353Z AUTO 33011KT 10SM CLR 35/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T03501067 10361 20294 56014  
 
METAR KGUC 070156Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP182  
T02561044 $  
METAR KGUC 070056Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T02941072 $  
METAR KGUC 062356Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T03111083 10317 20261 55003 $  
 
METAR K7BM 070155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M18 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 070135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M18 A3053 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 070115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/M16 A3052 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAEJ 070155Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 26/M15 A3034 RMK AO2  
T02611154  
METAR KAEJ 070135Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 28/M16 A3033 RMK AO2  
T02811161  
METAR KAEJ 070115Z AUTO 32014KT 10SM CLR 29/M16 A3032 RMK AO2  
T02911165  
 
METAR KANK 070155Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3027 RMK AO2 T02800006  
$  
METAR KANK 070135Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM FEW180 29/00 A3026 RMK AO2  
T02880005 $  
METAR KANK 070115Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 30/M11 A3024 RMK AO2 T03021114  
$  
 
METAR KMYP 070155Z AUTO 34011G18KT 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3083 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 070135Z AUTO 29019G22KT 10SM CLR 19/M12 A3082 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 070115Z AUTO 30022G26KT 10SM CLR 20/M12 A3082 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 070155Z AUTO 33006KT 9SM CLR 33/M10 A3012 RMK AO2  
T03271096  
METAR KAIB 070135Z AUTO 31009KT 9SM CLR 34/M09 A3012 RMK AO2  
T03381088  
METAR KAIB 070115Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 34/M08 A3011 RMK AO2  
T03451083  
 
KTEX 062322Z 0700/0724 28010G18KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM070200 27004KT P6SM SKC  
FM070400 13008KT P6SM SKC  
FM071400 VRB04KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM072000 29008KT P6SM FU SKC  
METAR KTEX 070155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M05 A3050 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 070135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3049 RMK AO2  
METAR KTEX 070115Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 23/M05 A3049 RMK AO2  
 
METAR K04V 070155Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 27/M11 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 070135Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 28/M11 A3033 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 070115Z AUTO 28014G19KT 10SM CLR 30/M11 A3032 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 070153Z AUTO 33008KT 7SM CLR 33/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T03331072  
METAR KCEZ 070053Z AUTO 33011G16KT 7SM CLR 35/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T03501061  
METAR KCEZ 062353Z AUTO 31010KT 7SM CLR 36/M06 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T03561061 10367 20317 56012  
 
KDRO 062322Z 0700/0724 29008G16KT P6SM SKC  
FM070230 35006KT P6SM SKC  
FM070600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM071900 27010G18KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KDRO 070153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T03111056  
METAR KDRO 070053Z AUTO 34012G21KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP114  
T03391061  
METAR KDRO 062353Z AUTO 36009G15KT 10SM CLR 35/M05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T03501050 10356 20300 56016  
 
METAR KPSO 070155Z AUTO 06007KT 030V090 10SM CLR 29/M05 A3031 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 070135Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3031 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 070115Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3030 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KCPW 070155Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM SCT034 SCT120 16/M09 A3076 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 070135Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT036 SCT120 17/M09 A3076 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR KCPW 070115Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 17/M08 A3076 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
KALS 062320Z 0700/0724 06010KT P6SM FEW200  
FM070300 14007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM070700 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM072000 14008KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KALS 070152Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T02441017  
METAR KALS 070052Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 28/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T02781017  
METAR KALS 062352Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T03111050 10333 20272 56009  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/06/2026  
VAIL - 06:09:41 MDT / 20:12:58 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:20:36 MDT / 20:14:08 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:12:15 MDT / 20:06:31 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/07/26 02:00 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10400 FT MSL...007/014  
10100 FT MSL...013/015  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2324 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 522 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
GUSTS ARE GENERALLY BEGINNING TO DWINDLE, BUT COULD STILL REACH  
18-22 KTS IN SOME LOCATIONS OVER THE NEXT TWO TO THREE HOURS.  
OTHERWISE, SKIES ARE CLEAR ASIDE FROM SOME NON-IMPACTFUL SMOKE.  
WINDS MAY STILL BE BREEZY TOMORROW, THOUGH GUSTS AT TERMINALS  
ARE EXPECTED TO BE NEAR OR BELOW 20 KTS. VFR CONDITIONS PERSIST  
THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 070036Z 0701/0724 36015G22KT P6SM FEW120 FEW150  
FM070130 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KPGA 070153Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP083  
T03610044 $  
METAR KPGA 070053Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 37/04 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND  
35027/0023 WSHFT 0005 SLP083 T03720039 $  
SPECI KPGA 070025Z AUTO 36018G27KT 10SM CLR 38/03 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND  
35027/0023 WSHFT 0005 T03830033 $  
 
METAR KRQE 070153Z AUTO 21012G20KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T02610039 $  
METAR KRQE 070053Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T02830028 $  
METAR KRQE 062353Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T02890039 10306 20272 56008 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2329 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION...FRIDAY 07/00Z THROUGH SATURDAY 08/00Z  
EXPECT VFR  
CONDITIONS OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS. SCT-NMRS SHRA/TSRA ALONG AND  
WEST OF THE MOGOLLON RIM/WHITE MTNS THROUGH 02Z-04Z, DISSIPATING  
OVERNIGHT. MAINLY ISOLD CELLS NORTH AND NORTHEAST OF THESE AREAS.  
HEAVIER STORMS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF MVFR/IFR AND WIND GUSTS TO 40KTS.  
EXPECT LESS COVERAGE ON FRIDAY, MAINLY AFT 19Z. SFC WINDS GENERALLY  
LIGHT OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS AND OUTFLOWS.  
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 08/00Z THROUGH MONDAY 10/00Z...EXPECT MAINLY VFR  
CONDITIONS OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS. SCT-NMRS SHRA/TSRA FROM 18Z-03Z  
EACH DAY, ESPECIALLY ALONG AND NEAR THE MOGOLLON RIM AND WHITE MTNS.  
HEAVIER STORMS WILL PRODUCE BRIEF MVFR/IFR AND WIND GUSTS TO 40KTS.  
SFC WINDS GENERALLY LIGHT OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS AND OUTFLOWS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 062321Z 0700/0806 32008KT P6SM SKC  
TEMPO 0700/0702 4SM FU  
FM070300 16008KT P6SM SKC  
TEMPO 0713/0714 4SM FU  
FM071900 32008KT P6SM SCT150  
FM080400 15006KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KSLC 070154Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/M06 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP108 HZ ALQDS  
T03561061 VISNO NW RNWY $  
METAR KSLC 070054Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 37/M05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110 HZ ALQDS  
T03671050 VISNO NW RNWY $  
METAR KSLC 062354Z COR 04005KT 10SM CLR 37/M04 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112 HZ  
ALQDS T03721039 10378 20322 56013 VISNO NW RNWY $  
 
KVEL 062322Z 0700/0724 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM071900 20007KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KVEL 070153Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T03221033  
METAR KVEL 070053Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 35/M06 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121  
T03501056  
METAR KVEL 062353Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 36/M07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T03561067 10356 20283 56016  
 
METAR KPUC 070153Z AUTO 31011G20KT 10SM CLR 33/M08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP100  
T03331078  
METAR KPUC 070053Z AUTO 32016G24KT 10SM CLR 35/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP103  
T03501067  
METAR KPUC 062353Z AUTO 32011G20KT 10SM CLR 37/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP094  
T03671067 10372 20328 56008  
 
KCNY 062322Z 0700/0724 30006KT P6SM FU SKC  
FM070300 VRB04KT P6SM SKC  
FM072000 30007KT P6SM FU SKC  
METAR KCNY 070153Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 37/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP087  
T03671089  
METAR KCNY 070053Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 38/M09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP089  
T03781089  
METAR KCNY 062353Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 39/M09 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP091  
T03891089 10394 20339 56018  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2332 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
KSLC...A SLIGHT INCREASE IN MID LEVEL MOISTURE AND CLOUDS EXPECTED  
FRIDAY AS HIGH PRESSURE SHIFTS, BUT PRECIPITATION CHANCES REMAIN  
MINIMAL (LESS THAN 10%). OUTSIDE A SIMILAR CHANCE OF OUTFLOW GUSTS,  
WINDS EXPECTED TO REMAIN LIGHT (GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KTS) WITH  
DIRECTION SHIFTS AT TYPICAL DIURNAL TIMES. VFR CONDITIONS  
ANTICIPATED TO PREVAIL, WITH POTENTIAL FOR BRIEF MODEST VIS  
REDUCTIONS NEAR SUNSET AND SUNRISE DUE TO SUN ANGLE COMBINED WITH  
SMOKE.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...HIGH PRESSURE WILL BEGIN TO  
START SHIFTING SOUTHEAST, ALLOWING A SLIGHT INCREASE IN MOISTURE. AT  
NORTHERN TERMINALS THIS WILL LARGELY BE MIDLEVEL, BRINGING AN  
INCREASE IN CLOUD COVER ACCORDINGLY. PRECIPITATION AND OUTFLOW  
CHANCES REMAIN LOW (10% OR LESS), WITH WINDS OTHERWISE EXPECTED TO  
FOLLOW A TYPICAL DIURNAL PATTERN. VFR CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED TO  
PREVAIL, WITH POTENTIAL FOR BRIEF PERIODS OF SLIGHT VIS REDUCTIONS  
NEAR SUNRISE AND SUNSET DUE TO SMOKE AND SUN ANGLE. AT SOUTHERN  
TERMINALS WHERE A BIT MOISTURE IS NOTED, MORE CLOUD COVER WILL BUILD  
IN. MANY SOUTHERN TERMINALS WILL SEE AROUND A 10-30% CHANCE OF  
AFTERNOON SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS, ALONG WITH GUSTY ERRATIC  
OUTFLOW WIND GUSTS. WINDS OTHERWISE WILL FAVOR A DIURNALLY NORMAL  
DIRECTION PATTERN.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 062321Z 0700/0724 27011KT P6SM SKC  
FM070400 18006KT P6SM SKC  
FM071500 22009KT P6SM FEW130  
FM071800 27013G25KT P6SM SCT130=  
METAR KEVW 070153Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP164  
T02721078 $  
METAR KEVW 070053Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 29/M08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02941078 $  
METAR KEVW 062353Z AUTO 30005G19KT 10SM CLR 30/M09 A3032 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
2247 SLP161 T03001094 10317 20289 56005 $  
 
KRKS 062329Z 0700/0724 29015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC  
FM070300 24006KT 6SM HZ SKC  
FM071900 29012G22KT 6SM HZ SKC  
METAR KRKS 070154Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T02831089  
METAR KRKS 070054Z AUTO 30013G24KT 8SM CLR 31/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND  
30029/0007 SLP153 T03061089  
METAR KRKS 062354Z AUTO 29014G25KT 7SM CLR 32/M09 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND  
29027/2302 SLP152 T03171089 10328 20283 55005  
 
KRWL 062330Z 0700/0724 25014G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM070200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM071700 24014G22KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KRWL 070153Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T02721067  
METAR KRWL 070053Z AUTO 26017G22KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26026/2356 SLP135 T02941067  
METAR KRWL 062353Z AUTO 26015G23KT 10SM CLR 30/M11 A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25027/2327 SLP136 T03001106 10311 20272 56005  
 
KLAR 062330Z 0700/0724 32014G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM070200 32008KT P6SM SKC  
FM070500 17006KT P6SM SKC  
FM071700 34009KT P6SM SKC  
FM072000 32012G20KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KLAR 070153Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 24/M11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T02441106  
METAR KLAR 070053Z AUTO 30013G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T02831117  
METAR KLAR 062353Z AUTO 31013KT 10SM CLR 29/M10 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
35026/2302 SLP138 T02891100 10306 20272 56001  
 
KCYS 062330Z 0700/0724 33014G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM070200 32006KT P6SM SKC  
FM071500 03009KT P6SM SKC  
FM072000 15011G18KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KCYS 070153Z 34007KT 10SM CLR 29/M09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T02891089  
METAR KCYS 070053Z 33010KT 10SM CLR 31/M09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T03061094  
METAR KCYS 062353Z 31016G25KT 10SM CLR 32/M11 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND  
32027/2303 SLP122 T03171106 10322 20294 55002  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/07/26 01:52 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...312/002  
25000 FT MSL...124/003  
24000 FT MSL...144/002  
22000 FT MSL...131/002  
17000 FT MSL...306/009  
16800 FT MSL...310/006  
16000 FT MSL...313/008  
15000 FT MSL...253/009  
14600 FT MSL...280/009  
14000 FT MSL...295/006  
13000 FT MSL...332/009  
12800 FT MSL...329/008  
12000 FT MSL...314/010  
11200 FT MSL...337/008  
11000 FT MSL...337/008  
10000 FT MSL...328/008  
10000 FT MSL...322/016  
9000 FT MSL...319/018  
9000 FT MSL...312/017  
8000 FT MSL...315/022  
8000 FT MSL...314/025  
7300 FT MSL...317/023  
7000 FT MSL...316/028  
6700 FT MSL...314/022  
6200 FT MSL...313/030  
6000 FT MSL...314/029  
6000 FT MSL...313/028  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/07/26 01:59 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...293/023  
11000 FT MSL...324/019  
10000 FT MSL...323/018  
9500 FT MSL...321/022  
9000 FT MSL...321/018  
8600 FT MSL...327/020  
8000 FT MSL...330/019  
7900 FT MSL...328/021  
7400 FT MSL...332/018  
7000 FT MSL...331/021  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2352 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 531 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. SMOKE  
FROM WILDFIRES ACROSS THE PACNW ARE STILL EXPECTED TO MOVE THROUGH  
THE REGION DURING THE TAF PERIOD. AS A RESULT, ALL TERMINALS ARE  
EXPECTED TO SEE SOME REDUCED VISIBILITIES BUT STILL MAINTAIN VFR  
CONDITIONS. HOWEVER, PATCHES OF DENSE SMOKE CANNOT BE RULED OUT FROM  
MIXING DOWN TO THE SURFACE AND POSSIBLY CREATING PERIODS OF MVFR TO  
EVEN IFR CONDITIONS. AT THIS TIME UNCERTAINTY IS HIGH IN REGARDS TO  
THIS OCCURRING AS MODELS ARE DOING A POOR JOB OF FORECASTING THESE  
SMOKE PLUMES. OTHERWISE, WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN BREEZY ACROSS  
NEARLY ALL TERMINALS THIS EVENING. THESE WINDS DECREASE SHORTLY  
AFTER SUNSET WITH LIGHT WINDS PREVAILING THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT INTO  
FRIDAY MORNING. WINDS BEGIN TO INCREASE ONCE AGAIN NEAR THE END OF  
THE TAF PERIOD WITH NEARLY ALL TERMINALS SEEING BREEZY CONDITIONS  
FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS OF 10 TO 15 KNOTS WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS  
AROUND 20 TO 25 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE AT TIMES. MOUNTAIN  
OBSCURATION WILL BE POSSIBLE AT TIMES DURING THE TAF PERIOD  
ESPECIALLY AS DENSER PLUMES OF SMOKE MOVE ACROSS THE AREA.  
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 2338 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 531 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED FOR THE FORECAST PERIOD. WHILE A  
ROGUE SHOWER/STORM CANNOT BE RULED OUT AROUND AIA OR SNY, THE  
PROBABILITY IS TOO LOW TO ADD TO THE TAF. OTHERWISE, WIND GUSTS  
SHOULD EASE IN THE NEXT FEW HOURS. THE DIRECTION MAY BECOME  
VARIABLE OVERNIGHT AT TIMES. A WEAK BOUNDARY PUSHING THROUGH THE  
PLAINS WILL TURN WINDS TO THE NORTHEAST, AND THEN SOUTHEAST  
DURING THE DAY FRIDAY. LOOK FOR GUSTY WEST TO NORTHWEST WINDS  
AGAIN AT LAR AND RWL.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 070155Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3008 RMK AO2  
T02790011  
METAR KIBM 070135Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3008 RMK AO2  
T02990008  
METAR KIBM 070115Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3008 RMK AO2  
T03180000  
 
KSNY 062330Z 0700/0724 19010G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM070100 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM070600 19007KT P6SM SKC  
FM071000 28008KT P6SM SKC  
FM071500 03012G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM072000 12012G18KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED  
 
METAR KOGA 070155Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3000 RMK AO2  
T02760192  
METAR KOGA 070135Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2999 RMK AO2  
T02850192  
METAR KOGA 070115Z AUTO 13008G14KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2999 RMK AO2  
T02910191  
 
METAR KIML 070153Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T02560189  
METAR KIML 070053Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T02890189  
METAR KIML 062353Z AUTO 14013KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T03000183 10306 20250 56014  
 
KMCK 062320Z 0700/0724 16013KT P6SM SKC  
FM070900 11005KT 2SM BR BKN009  
FM071200 VRB04KT 3/4SM BR BKN005  
FM071500 08010KT P6SM BKN130  
METAR KMCK 070153Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T02830183  
METAR KMCK 070053Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T03060178  
METAR KMCK 062353Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T03170178 10328 20250 56008  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/07/26 01:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
10000 FT MSL...295/014  
7000 FT MSL...217/016  
6500 FT MSL...209/017  
6000 FT MSL...212/021  
5000 FT MSL...200/023  
4700 FT MSL...182/013  
4100 FT MSL...169/017  
4000 FT MSL...169/019  
3600 FT MSL...155/020  
3400 FT MSL...149/017  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2322 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 625 PM CDT THU AUG 6 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL INTO TONIGHT ACROSS  
WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA. BY EARLY FRIDAY MORNING, LOW  
STRATUS AND PATCHY FOG DEVELOPMENT IS EXPECTED AGAIN ACROSS  
PORTIONS OF CENTRAL NEBRASKA, WITH PERIODS OF MVFR/IFR CIGS AND  
VISIBILITIES. IT APPEARS THIS WILL REMAIN JUST EAST OF THE KLBF  
TERMINAL AT THIS TIME, THOUGH TRENDS WILL CONTINUE TO BE  
MONITORED.  
WINDS REMAIN SOUTHERLY TONIGHT, AT 10 TO 15KTS. WINDS THEN  
BECOME NORTHERLY BY EARLY TOMORROW AFTERNOON, GUSTING AS HIGH AS  
20 TO 25KTS FOR ALL TERMINALS.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 062320Z 0700/0724 15015KT P6SM SKC  
FM070300 12010KT P6SM SKC  
FM071100 VRB04KT 3SM BR SCT006  
FM071300 30006KT P6SM FEW140  
FM071800 08009KT P6SM SKC  
FM072300 13011KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 070153Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T02720183  
METAR KGLD 070053Z AUTO 13011G20KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T03000183  
METAR KGLD 062353Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T03220189 10333 20239 56013  
 
KGCK 062320Z 0700/0724 14011G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM070800 16009KT P6SM SKC  
METAR KGCK 070154Z 12009KT 10SM FEW100 31/17 A2996 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE  
SLP106 T03110172  
METAR KGCK 070054Z 13012G19KT 10SM BKN100 34/17 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T03440172  
METAR KGCK 062354Z 16010G19KT 10SM SCT100 37/15 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP099  
T03720150 10378 20294 56016  
 
METAR KLBL 070156Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T03280144  
METAR KLBL 070056Z AUTO 17015KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T03560156  
METAR KLBL 062356Z AUTO 17016G24KT 10SM FEW100 37/16 A2996 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 17026/2259 SLP106 T03720161 10394 20333 56010  
 
METAR KEHA 070155Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3002 RMK AO2  
T03080138  
METAR KEHA 070135Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3001 RMK AO2  
T03130137  
METAR KEHA 070115Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3001 RMK AO2  
T03190138  
 
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/07/26 01:55 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
12000 FT MSL...328/021  
11000 FT MSL...315/015  
10800 FT MSL...298/012  
10000 FT MSL...293/011  
9200 FT MSL...277/011  
9000 FT MSL...266/010  
8000 FT MSL...231/013  
8000 FT MSL...230/011  
7000 FT MSL...206/014  
6900 FT MSL...209/012  
6100 FT MSL...171/026  
6000 FT MSL...166/017  
5400 FT MSL...152/023  
5000 FT MSL...136/022  
4700 FT MSL...132/024  
4300 FT MSL...129/025  
4000 FT MSL...130/021  
4000 FT MSL...126/020  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/07/26 02:00 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
40000 FT MSL...304/044  
35700 FT MSL...337/029  
35000 FT MSL...324/033  
30000 FT MSL...328/027  
29300 FT MSL...334/015  
28000 FT MSL...317/028  
26000 FT MSL...327/024  
24000 FT MSL...325/006  
22000 FT MSL...330/025  
19000 FT MSL...317/028  
18000 FT MSL...324/026  
17000 FT MSL...321/021  
16500 FT MSL...309/004  
16000 FT MSL...317/010  
15000 FT MSL...292/032  
14000 FT MSL...290/018  
13000 FT MSL...270/021  
12000 FT MSL...245/020  
11700 FT MSL...232/014  
11000 FT MSL...229/020  
10000 FT MSL...221/026  
9800 FT MSL...209/030  
9000 FT MSL...211/034  
8000 FT MSL...186/026  
7100 FT MSL...174/028  
7000 FT MSL...174/028  
6000 FT MSL...167/028  
6000 FT MSL...185/025  
5000 FT MSL...170/028  
5000 FT MSL...163/020  
4300 FT MSL...153/026  
4000 FT MSL...151/030  
3600 FT MSL...143/025  
3200 FT MSL...133/027  
3000 FT MSL...126/023  
3000 FT MSL...126/023  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2316 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 514 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE FORECAST TO START THE TAF PERIOD BEFORE A  
RETURN OF FOG AND STRATUS FOR EACH TERMINAL AFTER 06Z. MCK IS  
FAVORED TO BE MOST IMPACTED WITH MAINLY PATCHY CONDITIONS  
CURRENTLY FORECAST FOR GLD. WILL HAVE MORE CONFIDENCE IN IMPACTS  
FOR GLD FOR THE 06Z TAFS. SIMILAR TO TODAY ANY FOG AND STRATUS  
SHOULD BEGIN TO END BY MID MORNING FRIDAY.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1858 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1225 PM CDT THU AUG 6 2026  
A NEARLY STATIONARY FRONT WILL BE SITUATED JUST SOUTH OF KANSAS  
THROUGH THE PERIOD. THIS WILL RESULT IN LIGHT SOUTH TO SOUTHEAST  
WINDS AT 12 KTS OR LESS THROUGH THE PERIOD. MVFR CIGS (OVC012)  
AT KHYS WILL GRADUALLY RISE EARLY IN THE PERIOD WITH DAYTIME  
HEATING WHILE SCATTERING OUT. WITH DAYTIME HEATING, SCATTERED FAIR  
WEATHER CUMULUS MAY DEVELOP AT KGCK AND KDDC, WITH BASES RISING  
FROM 3KFT TO 5KFT.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 062335Z 0700/0724 19015G25KT P6SM SCT110  
FM070500 15010KT P6SM BKN110  
FM070700 18009KT P6SM BKN250  
FM071300 22010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM071600 24013KT P6SM FEW250  
FM071800 20009KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 070153Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP090  
T03390128  
METAR KGUY 070053Z AUTO 18014G21KT 10SM CLR 36/13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP086  
T03610133  
METAR KGUY 062353Z AUTO 19015G29KT 10SM SCT110 37/13 A2994 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 20029/2349 SLP085 T03720133 10394 20328 56011  
 
KDHT 062335Z 0700/0724 21018G28KT P6SM SKC  
FM070300 22014KT P6SM BKN250  
FM070600 13010KT P6SM BKN250  
FM070800 18010KT P6SM SCT250  
FM071100 22010KT P6SM FEW250  
FM072000 18010KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 070153Z AUTO 18015KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16027/0054 SLP110 T03220117  
METAR KDHT 070053Z AUTO 18016G24KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16027/0005 SLP102 T03440122  
SPECI KDHT 070028Z AUTO 18016KT 10SM SCT002 35/12 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16027/0005 T03500122  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2351 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 639 PM CDT THU AUG 6 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL AT ALL TAF SITES OVER THE NEXT 24  
HOURS WITH WINDS MAINLY IN THE 10-15KT RANGE AND GUSTS 20-25KTS.  
THE GUSTS WILL MAINLY BE THIS AFTERNOON. WIND DIRECTION WILL BE  
MAINLY OUR OF THE SOUTH THROUGH 12Z THEN COULD BE MORE WEST TO  
SOUTHWEST THROUGH ABOUT 18Z THEN GOING SOUTHERLY AGAIN. SKIES  
MOSTLY CLEAR TO FEW MID/HIGH CLOUDS. THUNDERSTORM CHANCES TOO LOW  
TO MENTION IN THE TAFS WITH EVEN A PROB30 AT THIS TIME, SO WILL  
AMEND THEM IF NEEDED.  
WEBER  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 062322Z 0700/0724 27010G18KT P6SM FEW150  
FM070200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150  
FM070700 08007KT P6SM SKC  
FM071900 27010KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KFMN 070153Z 28011KT 10SM CLR 34/M04 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T03441039  
METAR KFMN 070053Z 28015G25KT 10SM CLR 37/M05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T03671050  
METAR KFMN 062353Z 30014G24KT 10SM CLR 37/M04 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND  
26027/2310 SLP112 T03721044 10383 20317 56022  
 
METAR KLVS 070153Z AUTO 15013KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND  
13029/0106 SLP136 T02440061  
METAR KLVS 070053Z AUTO 12020G28KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND  
12029/0037 SLP135 T02610050  
METAR KLVS 062353Z AUTO 07014KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND  
09029/2320 LTG DSNT S SLP114 T02940000 10333 20261 58008  
 
SPECI KRTN 070206Z AUTO 14009KT 6SM -RA FEW085 BKN110 24/07 A3030 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND NW PRESRR P0003 T02390067  
METAR KRTN 070153Z AUTO 05009G23KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW070 SCT090 BKN120  
28/03 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND 04039/0138 LTG DSNT NW RAB33  
TSB31E49 PRESRR SLP151 P0000 T02780033  
SPECI KRTN 070137Z AUTO 07018G31KT 10SM -TSRA FEW060 SCT085 BKN110 28/04  
A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND 07031/0133 LTG DSNT NW RAB33 TSB31 P0000  
T02830039  
 
METAR KCAO 070155Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T03000117  
METAR KCAO 070055Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP102  
T03330100  
METAR KCAO 062355Z AUTO 19020G28KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18028/2353 SLP108 T03440106 10350 20300 56013  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2328 UTC THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(00Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 522 PM MDT THU AUG 6 2026  
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL GENERALLY FAVOR AREAS SOUTH OF  
I-40 00Z THROUGH 03Z, WITH ONLY A FEW LINGERING SHOWERS AFTER 03Z  
ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST HIGH TERRAIN. A FEW OUTFLOW BOUNDARIES COULD  
CREATE ERRATIC WINDS AT TIMES AT SITES ALONG THE RIO GRANDE  
VALLEY THIS EVENING, ALTHOUGH CONFIDENCE IN THE EXACT WIND  
DIRECTION IS LOW.  
FRIDAY AFTERNOON'S ROUND OF SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL FAVOR THE SAME  
AREAS AS TODAY (SOUTHWEST HIGH TERRAIN AND CENTRAL MOUNTAIN  
CHAIN). STORMS WILL SLOWLY MOVE TO THE SOUTH AT 5 TO 10 MPH.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 070000Z  
VALID 070600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 0605+22 0307+14 3115-06 2915-19 292134 302442 282151  
BCE 3509+14 0410-06 0411-19 301632 312341 302451  
LND 0107+19 3117+12 2920-06 3133-20 304235 294642 303750  
RKS 0212 3310+13 3012-06 3023-19 313235 303442 292950  
GJT 0307+23 3609+15 3216-06 3109-20 311833 312241 261750  
FMN 3418+24 3516+16 9900-06 3507-19 311932 311840 320851  
ABQ 1914+21 2307+14 3415-06 0108-19 281833 312440 341351  
MBW 0312 3211+12 3127-07 3132-20 304235 304641 304049  
DEN 9900+22 9900+14 3018-07 3132-21 322833 322540 312249  
PUB 2505+20 9900+14 3318-06 3325-19 301733 301840 331950  
ALS 9900+15 3310-05 3318-19 281333 311240 351250  
TCC 2025 2418+18 2909+11 1010-06 1807-19 323232 323642 361849  
BFF 2013 0107+20 3112+12 3034-08 3040-20 304435 304440 303948  
GLD 1725 2319+19 3108+12 3328-07 3228-21 322934 323140 333548  
GCK 2038+26 2327+18 2621+10 3522-06 3225-19 302234 292742 333349  
GAG 2028+23 2421+16 3008+10 0112-07 3420-19 322035 313641 352948  
AMA 2025 2217+16 3012+12 0315-06 0112-19 332435 323641 012349  
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DATA BASED ON 070000Z  
VALID 071200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 9900+22 2606+14 3021-07 2915-20 293333 293242 293751  
BCE 0309+14 1307-07 1609-19 322032 312242 312351  
LND 2310+18 2721+12 2926-07 2924-21 294336 305042 294350  
RKS 2107 2713+13 2916-07 3022-20 293635 303942 293452  
GJT 0807+22 9900+14 3112-06 3011-20 332134 312042 302151  
FMN 0409+22 0108+15 3107-06 3107-19 332133 331541 311652  
ABQ 9900+20 3107+14 0411-06 0210-18 332434 332541 331551  
MBW 1511 2812+12 3024-07 3133-21 304836 314741 293950  
DEN 3306+21 9900+13 3318-07 3322-21 322934 312841 293451  
PUB 9900+22 9900+14 3215-07 3421-21 331834 322041 302450  
ALS 9900+13 3206-06 3515-20 351834 331841 311750  
TCC 2323 2912+18 0305+13 0814-07 2208-20 321435 312542 040949  
BFF 0527 2706+19 3117+11 3226-08 3243-23 315236 314941 294549  
GLD 3212 3108+20 3510+12 3224-08 3228-20 323334 313241 313650  
GCK 2725+26 2714+20 3005+12 3313-07 3321-21 332834 333341 342849  
GAG 2323+23 2910+17 9900+10 3207-06 3215-20 333235 343741 362749  
AMA 2323 2813+17 9900+11 3305-06 3107-20 322935 333442 041248  
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DATA BASED ON 070000Z  
VALID 080000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 3006+23 2709+15 2820-06 2723-19 292733 293843 294052  
BCE 3506+15 9900-06 9900-17 311432 321842 312252  
LND 3311+22 3015+14 2824-07 2723-21 294135 295143 294950  
RKS 2916 2917+15 2921-07 2928-20 293434 294243 294051  
GJT 3306+24 3508+16 3206-05 2912-19 301833 322743 313052  
FMN 3307+25 3407+16 0405-05 3405-19 021633 361842 351952  
ABQ 1016+22 0807+14 3412-06 3516-19 061731 070942 260752  
MBW 2816 2817+14 2920-07 2929-21 304035 305143 304650  
DEN 1505+22 1607+14 2823-06 2832-20 313334 313542 312751  
PUB 1506+23 1407+15 9900-06 3119-19 312334 302242 302152  
ALS 1510+14 3315-06 3319-18 351433 990043 321652  
TCC 1708 1708+21 1707+12 0317-06 0214-19 022333 361941 990051  
BFF 1418 1517+17 2819+12 2936-07 2932-21 304336 305043 304249  
GLD 1114 9900+19 3112+13 3123-06 3227-21 323635 323541 292951  
GCK 0915+27 0505+21 3607+13 3417-07 3430-21 333235 322941 302050  
GAG 2005+28 2105+19 9900+10 0126-07 3527-19 331834 331441 332150  
AMA 1710 1809+20 1807+11 0122-06 0118-19 361533 351441 351150  
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