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NZUS99 KBOU 072009
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1405 MDT FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 071956Z 18006KT 6SM HZ CLR 33/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159
T03330028 $
METAR KFNL 071856Z VRB04KT 6SM HZ CLR 32/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP169
T03220022 $
METAR KFNL 071756Z VRB06KT 7SM CLR 31/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP173 T03060022
10306 20139 58002 $
METAR KGXY 071956Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP178
T03440067
METAR KGXY 071856Z AUTO 13009KT 8SM CLR 33/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP186
T03330061
METAR KGXY 071756Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP198
T03060050 10306 20122 58003
METAR KLMO 071955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3025 RMK AO2 P0004
T03060036
METAR KLMO 071933Z AUTO RMK TEMPORAIRILY INOPERATIVE
METAR KLMO 071915Z AUTO RMK TEMPORAIRILY INOPERATIVE
METAR KBDU 071955Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 071935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 071915Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 071955Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 32/01 A3021 RMK AO2 T03230008
$
METAR KEIK 071935Z AUTO 32006KT 9SM CLR 31/02 A3021 RMK AO2 T03130016
$
METAR KEIK 071915Z AUTO 33007KT 290V350 8SM CLR 31/01 A3022 RMK AO2
T03140007 $
KBJC 071735Z 0718/0818 03007KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM072100 08009KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT220
FM081600 34009KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT180
METAR KBJC 071948Z 09006KT 10SM FU CLR 32/00 A3028
METAR KBJC 071945Z 05004KT 10SM FU CLR 32/00 A3028
METAR KBJC 071845Z 08006KT 10SM FU CLR 30/M01 A3030
KDEN 071735Z 0718/0824 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM072100 10011KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
FM080300 14007KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
FM080700 20011KT P6SM FU FEW150
FM081100 24009KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
FM081700 31009KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT170
FM081900 03013KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT150
METAR KDEN 071953Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03220017
METAR KDEN 071853Z 06008KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03110017
METAR KDEN 071753Z 03007KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163 T02830022
10289 20178 58004
KBKF 071700Z 0717/0823 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3031INS
BECMG 0805/0806 17010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3021INS
BECMG 0808/0809 18010KT 9999 SCT180 520604 QNH3018INS
TX35/0723Z TN20/0812Z
METAR KBKF 071858Z 04007KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3026 RMK AO2A SLP149
T03131015
METAR KBKF 071658Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP171
T02760003
METAR KBKF 071758Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 30/M01 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP163
T03021013 10302 20176 58006
KAPA 071735Z 0718/0818 04008KT P6SM FU FEW220
FM072200 10010KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
FM080200 14007KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT200
FM080700 19011KT P6SM FU FEW150
FM081200 23010KT P6SM FU FEW140 SCT180
FM081600 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW140 SCT180
METAR KAPA 071953Z 02009KT 10SM FEW140 32/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03221017
METAR KAPA 071853Z 06006KT 10SM FEW140 31/M01 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP171
T03061011
METAR KAPA 071753Z 09005KT 10SM FEW140 29/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02891006 10289 20167 58005
METAR KMNH 071955Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 071935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/M05 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 071915Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 071955Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 071935Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 071915Z AUTO 07010G17KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 071955Z AUTO 36011G14KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 071935Z AUTO 01011G16KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 071915Z AUTO 36010G16KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 071955Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03390017
METAR KLIC 071855Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03280006
METAR KLIC 071755Z AUTO 35006G16KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP168
T03110011 10317 20144 50002
METAR KHEQ 071955Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 30/19 A3015 RMK AO2 T03040188
$
METAR KHEQ 071935Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3015 RMK AO2 T03100189
$
METAR KHEQ 071915Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 30/19 A3015 RMK AO2 T03030185
$
METAR K2V6 071955Z AUTO 06012KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 071935Z AUTO 06009G16KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 071915Z AUTO 04009G14KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 071955Z AUTO 07007G14KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 071935Z AUTO 06012G17KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 071915Z AUTO 06007G14KT 050V110 10SM CLR 31/18 A3016 RMK
AO2
METAR KITR 071953Z AUTO 08011G16KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP152
T03280172
METAR KITR 071853Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03220156
METAR KITR 071753Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03110122 10311 20150 50008
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:03:30 MDT / 20:08:35 MDT
DENVER - 06:04:50 MDT / 20:06:23 MDT
STERLING - 05:55:52 MDT / 20:01:23 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/07/26 20:02 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...294/019
13000 FT MSL...304/015
11000 FT MSL...232/009
11000 FT MSL...235/008
10000 FT MSL...186/003
9000 FT MSL...078/008
8800 FT MSL...067/008
8000 FT MSL...063/012
7900 FT MSL...066/008
7200 FT MSL...058/008
7000 FT MSL...066/013
6600 FT MSL...053/008
6100 FT MSL...067/012
6000 FT MSL...066/011
5900 FT MSL...066/011
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1950 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1135 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
HRRR SMOKE CONTINUES TO SHOW SMOKE AFFECTING ALL THREE TERMINALS
THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD AND BEYOND. THIS COULD LEAD TO SLANTWISE
VISIBILITY ISSUES AT TIMES. FOR TODAY, WINDS WILL FOLLOW A
TYPICAL DIURNAL PATTERN WITH INCREASING CLOUD COVER LATE IN THE
AFTERNOON ASSOCIATED WITH STORMS IN THE HIGH COUNTRY. WE EXPECT
WINDS TO STAY UNDER 15 KTS THIS AFTERNOON.
WINDS WILL TURN TO DRAINAGE OVERNIGHT AND THEN TO THE NORTHEAST
BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WIND SPEEDS AND CLOUD COVER WILL INCREASE
BY SATURDAY AFTERNOON, AS WELL. THERE IS A LOW (~20%) CHANCE OF
VIRGA SHOWERS AFFECTING THE TERMINALS ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, WHICH
COULD LEAD TO SOME GUSTY WINDS OF AT LEAST 30 KTS. THE HIGHEST
CONFIDENCE CURRENTLY LIES NORTH OF KDEN. HAVE LEFT THIS OUT OF
THE TAF UNTIL THERE IS MORE CONFIDENCE AT THE TERMINALS.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 071955Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 25/M18 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 071935Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 23/M16 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 071915Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 23/M14 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 071955Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 34/M11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03371112
METAR KAFF 071855Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 33/M12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03281118
METAR KAFF 071755Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 32/M10 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP165
T03231099 10326 20130 58002
KCOS 071722Z 0718/0818 06009KT P6SM FEW120
FM072000 14012KT P6SM SCT130
FM080300 10007KT P6SM BKN150
FM080900 02006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 071954Z 11012G20KT 10SM FEW120 34/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03391017
METAR KCOS 071854Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 33/M02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03281022
METAR KCOS 071754Z 29006KT 10SM FEW120 33/M05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP161
T03281050 10328 20161 50001
METAR KFLY 071955Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3037 RMK AO2
T03391005
METAR KFLY 071935Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 33/M02 A3038 RMK AO2
T03291022
METAR KFLY 071915Z AUTO 31007KT 280V360 10SM CLR 33/M02 A3038 RMK AO2
T03321018
METAR KFCS 071955Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 36/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03561038 $
METAR KFCS 071855Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 35/M03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03451030 $
METAR KFCS 071755Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 34/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP165
T03411019 10343 20186 58003 $
KPUB 071722Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 11012G22KT P6SM SCT130
FM080200 08007KT P6SM BKN150
FM080900 31005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 071953Z 15012G18KT 10SM CLR 37/05 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03720050
METAR KPUB 071853Z 15008G16KT 10SM CLR 36/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03560033
METAR KPUB 071753Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP146 T03390094
10339 20161 58006
METAR KVTP 071955Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM BKN110 23/M03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 071935Z AUTO 08009G22KT 10SM CLR 25/M04 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 071915Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 071954Z AUTO 12008KT 070V140 10SM CLR 35/M02 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP137 T03501022
METAR KTAD 071854Z AUTO 09009KT 050V120 10SM CLR 35/M01 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP141 T03501006
METAR KTAD 071754Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03330039 10333 20161 58005
METAR KLHX 071953Z AUTO 07005KT 9SM CLR 37/06 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03720061
METAR KLHX 071853Z AUTO 03008G16KT 9SM CLR 37/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03720078
METAR KLHX 071753Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03440117 10344 20172 50001
METAR KLAA 071953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 38/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03830072
METAR KLAA 071853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 37/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03720106
METAR KLAA 071753Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03560139 10356 20222 58003
METAR KSPD 071956Z AUTO 04014G19KT 38/07 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP120
T03830072
METAR KSPD 071856Z AUTO 03009G20KT 38/08 A3013 RMK AO1 SLP123
T03830078
METAR KSPD 071756Z AUTO 01012G18KT 38/09 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP126 T03780089
10378 20194 56003
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
BURLINGTON - 05:54:58 MDT / 19:54:45 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:06:30 MDT / 20:02:00 MDT
LAMAR - 05:58:51 MDT / 19:53:37 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/07/26 20:00 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...357/009
15000 FT MSL...014/010
14200 FT MSL...009/010
14000 FT MSL...017/009
13000 FT MSL...030/009
12300 FT MSL...032/008
12000 FT MSL...045/008
11000 FT MSL...057/008
10800 FT MSL...056/008
10000 FT MSL...060/008
9700 FT MSL...073/008
9000 FT MSL...076/008
8600 FT MSL...088/008
8000 FT MSL...080/006
7700 FT MSL...105/006
7100 FT MSL...100/006
7000 FT MSL...094/007
6400 FT MSL...099/007
6000 FT MSL...109/007
5900 FT MSL...131/006
5700 FT MSL...136/007
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1725 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1122 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR AT ALL TAF SITES THE NEXT 24 HRS. WINDS WILL BECOME SELY AT
ALL TERMINALS AFTER 19Z-21Z THIS AFTERNOON, WITH A FEW GUSTS TO
20 KTS AT KPUB. WINDS OVERNIGHT THEN BECOME LIGHT DRAINAGE UNDER
8 KTS.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 071953Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 34/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP181
T03391078
METAR KCAG 071853Z AUTO 32008KT 270V340 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3032 RMK AO2
SLP186 T03281072
METAR KCAG 071753Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 31/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP191
T03061044 10306 20044 56010
METAR KHDN 071956Z AUTO 27012KT 250V320 10SM CLR 32/M09 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP175 T03221094
METAR KHDN 071856Z AUTO 27011G15KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP183
T03171083
METAR KHDN 071756Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 29/M07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02941072 10294 20122 58006
METAR KSBS 071955Z AUTO 19008G15KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3034 RMK AO1
T03251071
METAR KSBS 071935Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 A3035 RMK AO1
T03111083
METAR KSBS 071915Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A3036 RMK AO1
T03171069
METAR KC07 071955Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 25/M06 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 071935Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 24/M05 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 071915Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 24/M04 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 071955Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3048 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 071935Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3048 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 071915Z AUTO 16006KT 140V200 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3048 RMK
AO1
METAR KEEO 071953Z AUTO 23011G18KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP159
T03391061
METAR KEEO 071853Z AUTO 23011G15KT 10SM CLR 33/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03331061
METAR KEEO 071753Z AUTO 22005KT 7SM CLR 31/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP174
T03060028 10306 20078 58009
METAR K20V 071955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 071935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 071915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/M07 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 071955Z AUTO 11006KT CLR 30/M08 A3050 RMK AO2 T02951077
PWINO
METAR KGNB 071935Z AUTO 21004KT CLR 29/M08 A3051 RMK AO2 T02851079
PWINO
METAR KGNB 071915Z AUTO 26006KT CLR 29/M07 A3052 RMK AO2 T02901068
PWINO
METAR K0CO 071955Z AUTO 31010G26KT 280V010 10SM CLR 16/M11 A3087 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 071935Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3087 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 071915Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 071953Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 23/M10 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 071933Z AUTO 30008G14KT 10SM CLR 23/M09 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 071913Z AUTO 31010G16KT 10SM CLR 22/M12 A3072 RMK AO2
KGJT 071720Z 0718/0818 17007KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 28008KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 01006KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 11007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 071953Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 37/M06 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03671056
METAR KGJT 071853Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 34/M05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03391050
METAR KGJT 071753Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03281067 10328 20189 58007
KRIL 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 31008KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 12004KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 071953Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 36/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03611072
METAR KRIL 071853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03391028
METAR KRIL 071753Z AUTO 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP169 T03111061
10311 20111 58016
METAR K5SM 071954Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M12 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 071934Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M11 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 071914Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M11 A3075 RMK AO2
KEGE 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM072030 28009KT P6SM SKC
FM080100 01009KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 071956Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW002 32/M07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP177
T03221072
METAR KEGE 071856Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP188
T03061078
METAR KEGE 071756Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02671094 10267 20078 58021
KASE 071720Z 0718/0818 35008G16KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 071953Z 01006G16KT 10SM FU CLR 31/M13 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP159
T03111133
SPECI KASE 071917Z 01006G16KT 10SM FU CLR 31/M12 A3043 RMK AO2
T03111117
METAR KASE 071853Z 34004KT 10SM FU CLR 31/M12 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03061117
METAR KCCU 071955Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 21/M13 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 071935Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 18/M15 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 071915Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 20/M10 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 071953Z AUTO 26013G20KT 10SM CLR 27/M12 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02671122
METAR KLXV 071853Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02611106
METAR KLXV 071753Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 25/M11 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02501106 10250 20006 58006
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
RANGELY - 06:19:20 MDT / 20:22:25 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:20:32 MDT / 20:19:25 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:10:40 MDT / 20:15:26 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/07/26 19:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...011/018
15000 FT MSL...011/013
12400 FT MSL...326/010
12000 FT MSL...020/005
11700 FT MSL...019/012
11000 FT MSL...275/003
11000 FT MSL...329/006
10400 FT MSL...330/004
10200 FT MSL...298/007
10100 FT MSL...311/004
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1904 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1120 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CALMER TODAY, THOUGH SOME GUSTS UP TO
20 KTS ARE LIKELY AT KASE, KDRO, AND KHDN DURING THE AFTERNOON.
OTHERWISE, SKIES ARE CLEAR AND VFR CONDITIONS PERSIST.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 071955Z AUTO 18005KT 7SM CLR 36/M07 A3021 RMK AO2
T03601066
METAR KAJZ 071935Z AUTO 21004KT 7SM CLR 35/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
T03501065
METAR KAJZ 071915Z AUTO 19005KT 7SM CLR 35/M06 A3022 RMK AO2
T03461058
KMTJ 071720Z 0718/0818 34004KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 33008KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 13010KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 14005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 071953Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 35/M05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03501050
METAR KMTJ 071853Z AUTO 34005KT 8SM CLR 32/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
T03220017
METAR KMTJ 071753Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 29/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02940039 10294 20133 58005
METAR KGUC 071956Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP192
T03061033 $
METAR KGUC 071856Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/M06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02891061 $
METAR KGUC 071756Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP218
T02561050 10256 20028 58020 $
METAR K7BM 071955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M11 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 071935Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 27/M12 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 071915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 071955Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 31/M14 A3043 RMK AO2
T03121138
METAR KAEJ 071935Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 31/M14 A3044 RMK AO2
T03131138
METAR KAEJ 071915Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 31/M12 A3045 RMK AO2
T03051125
METAR KANK 071955Z AUTO 10008KT 050V170 10SM CLR 32/M10 A3036 RMK AO2
T03181102 $
METAR KANK 071935Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/M10 A3037 RMK AO2 T03251097
$
METAR KANK 071915Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3038 RMK AO2 T03241078
$
METAR KMYP 071955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 19/M10 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 071935Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM SCT110 21/M07 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 071915Z AUTO 14005G16KT 10SM CLR 21/M06 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 071955Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 36/M07 A3021 RMK AO2
T03611072
METAR KAIB 071935Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 36/M08 A3022 RMK AO2
T03611081
METAR KAIB 071915Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 36/M08 A3023 RMK AO2
T03581083
KTEX 071720Z 0718/0818 29006KT P6SM SKC
FM080000 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 13008KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 071955Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M05 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 071935Z AUTO 35004G14KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 071915Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 28/M03 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 071955Z AUTO 26007G14KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3045 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 071935Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 071915Z AUTO 15009G16KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3046 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 071953Z AUTO 27012KT 8SM CLR 35/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03500017
METAR KCEZ 071853Z AUTO 20010G20KT 8SM CLR 33/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP161
T03330033
METAR KCEZ 071753Z AUTO 20005KT 8SM CLR 32/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP173
T03170044 10317 20139 57009
KDRO 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM071900 24008KT P6SM SKC
FM072130 30010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 32006KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 05006KT P6SM SKC
FM081200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 071953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/M02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03391022
METAR KDRO 071853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03221039
METAR KDRO 071753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP168
T03000033 10306 20133 58007
METAR KPSO 071955Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 071935Z AUTO 20013G16KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 071915Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 31/M08 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 071955Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM SCT120 18/M06 A3084 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 071935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 071915Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 21/M05 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 071722Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM072300 12012KT P6SM SCT120
FM080200 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM080700 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 071952Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP178
T03060000
METAR KALS 071852Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02830028
METAR KALS 071752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02670044 10272 20078 58006
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/07/2026
VAIL - 06:10:36 MDT / 20:11:47 MDT
DURANGO - 06:21:26 MDT / 20:13:03 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:13:05 MDT / 20:05:26 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/07/26 19:54 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...011/018
15000 FT MSL...011/013
12400 FT MSL...326/010
12000 FT MSL...020/005
11700 FT MSL...019/012
11000 FT MSL...275/003
11000 FT MSL...329/006
10400 FT MSL...330/004
10200 FT MSL...298/007
10100 FT MSL...311/004
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1904 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1120 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE CALMER TODAY, THOUGH SOME GUSTS UP TO
20 KTS ARE LIKELY AT KASE, KDRO, AND KHDN DURING THE AFTERNOON.
OTHERWISE, SKIES ARE CLEAR AND VFR CONDITIONS PERSIST.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KPGA 071953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03560078 $
METAR KPGA 071853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03440089 $
METAR KPGA 071753Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03330089 10333 20244 50000 $
METAR KRQE 071953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03221006 $
METAR KRQE 071853Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03110044 $
METAR KRQE 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02940072 10294 20111 58002 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1806 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 07/18Z THROUGH SATURDAY 08/18Z
VFR CONDITIONS
WITH MVFR POSSIBLE NEAR HEAVIEST SHOWERS/STORMS. ISOLATED TO
SCATTERED SHOWERS/STORMS DEVELOP AROUND 20Z AND SPREAD SOUTH AND
WESTWARD THROUGH 03Z. WINDS VARIABLE 5-15KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND
VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR
SHOWERS/STORMS.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 08/18Z THROUGH MONDAY 10/18Z...VFR CONDITIONS
WITH MVFR POSSIBLE NEAR HEAVIEST SHOWERS/STORMS. SCATTERED SHOWERS
DEVELOP OVER HIGHER TERRAIN AROUND 18Z EACH DAY, SPREADING SOUTH
AND WEST THROUGH 03Z. WINDS VARIABLE 5-15KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND
VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR
SHOWER/STORMS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 071737Z 0718/0824 32008KT P6SM SCT150
FM080400 14005KT P6SM SCT200
FM081800 32008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KSLC 071954Z 33008KT 10SM FEW110 FEW170 37/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP136
HZ ALQDS T03720011 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 071854Z 00000KT 10SM FEW110 FEW170 37/M02 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP137 HZ ALQDS T03671017 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 071754Z 00000KT 10SM FEW160 34/01 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144 HZ
ALQDS T03390006 10344 20217 50002 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM072030 32007KT P6SM SKC
FM080100 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 071953Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 34/M03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03441033
METAR KVEL 071853Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166
T03221033
METAR KVEL 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 30/M02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP175
T03001022 10300 20144 58003
METAR KPUC 071953Z AUTO 14009G16KT 10SM CLR 37/M06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03721061
METAR KPUC 071853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 36/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03561067
METAR KPUC 071753Z AUTO 18007G17KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03391061 10344 20194 50000
KCNY 071720Z 0718/0818 10006KT P6SM SKC
FM071930 32005KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 071953Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 38/M08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03781078
METAR KCNY 071853Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 37/M08 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T03671078
METAR KCNY 071753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144
T03441078 10350 20183 58002
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1746 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC...WINDS WILL BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE OVER THE NEXT HOUR OR SO,
BECOMING STRONGER OUT OF THE NORTHWEST BETWEEN 1830-1900Z. A
TRANSITION BACK TO SOUTHEASTERLY DRAINAGE WINDS IS EXPECTED AROUND
03-04Z, HOWEVER WINDS MAY ALSO BE LIGHT AND VARIABLE DURING THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL MOST OF THE TIME,
THOUGH WILDFIRE SMOKE MAY CAUSE SLANTWISE VIS REDUCTIONS BRIEFLY
INTO MVFR, PARTICULARLY AROUND SUNRISE/SUNSET.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...SCATTERED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS WILL DEVELOP AFTER 18-19Z ACROSS PRIMARILY
SOUTHWESTERN UTAH SOUTH OF KDTA AND WEST OF KBCE, THOUGH SOME STORMS
MAY REACH NORTHWARD INTO UTAH COUNTY, POTENTIALLY IMPACTING KPVU
THIS AFTERNOON. STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY OUTFLOW
WINDS UP TO 40KTS (UP TO 30-35KTS FURTHER NORTH). OTHERWISE, WINDS
WILL FOLLOW TYPICAL DIURNAL TRENDS. VFR CONDITIONS WILL LARGELY
PREVAIL, HOWEVER WILDFIRE SMOKE MAY CAUSE SLANTWISE VIS REDUCTIONS
BRIEFLY INTO MVFR (OR LOWER VERY CLOSE TO LOCAL WILDFIRES).
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 071947Z 0720/0818 26011G19KT P6SM FEW150
FM072100 27014G24KT P6SM SCT150
FM080300 18006KT P6SM SCT120=
METAR KEVW 071953Z AUTO 24009G20KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP170
T03221061 $
METAR KEVW 071853Z AUTO 26013G27KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND
25027/1850 SLP175 T03221067 $
METAR KEVW 071753Z AUTO 22013G18KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP178
T03061067 10306 20139 51000 $
KRKS 071720Z 0718/0818 28010KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM072000 29015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM080300 25008KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM081700 29012KT 6SM HZ SKC
METAR KRKS 071954Z AUTO 27017G25KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND
26029/1932 SLP164 T03391061
METAR KRKS 071854Z AUTO 24013G22KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP171
T03221067
METAR KRKS 071754Z AUTO 27006KT 9SM CLR 30/M06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP181
T03001056 10300 20133 58003
KRWL 071720Z 0718/0818 25012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 28015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 30008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 071953Z AUTO 22014G23KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND
21027/1926 SLP164 T03221061
METAR KRWL 071853Z AUTO 23018G35KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND
23035/1851 SLP171 T03111056
METAR KRWL 071753Z AUTO 23010G16KT 10SM CLR 29/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02891044 10289 20078 58006
KLAR 071720Z 0718/0818 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 32010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 18010G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 071953Z AUTO 34009G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP159
T03111061
METAR KLAR 071853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02941072
METAR KLAR 071753Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02831067 10294 20061 57007
KCYS 071720Z 0718/0818 03009KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 15010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM080900 23007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 071953Z 15011G17KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02941006
METAR KCYS 071853Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02941011
METAR KCYS 071753Z 10SM CLR 27/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP175 T02721022 10272
20161 58003
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/07/26 19:57 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...118/003
24000 FT MSL...072/001
22000 FT MSL...104/001
17000 FT MSL...295/018
16900 FT MSL...305/008
16000 FT MSL...294/006
15000 FT MSL...303/028
14600 FT MSL...283/015
14000 FT MSL...301/025
13000 FT MSL...296/023
12800 FT MSL...287/021
12000 FT MSL...290/020
11200 FT MSL...285/018
11000 FT MSL...296/019
10000 FT MSL...284/015
10000 FT MSL...286/016
9000 FT MSL...295/014
8900 FT MSL...287/011
8000 FT MSL...292/010
8000 FT MSL...298/010
7300 FT MSL...322/005
7000 FT MSL...336/005
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/07/26 19:59 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...302/030
16000 FT MSL...296/027
15100 FT MSL...293/022
15000 FT MSL...281/024
14000 FT MSL...296/018
13200 FT MSL...295/015
13000 FT MSL...295/015
12000 FT MSL...290/013
11700 FT MSL...279/010
11000 FT MSL...241/008
10500 FT MSL...166/005
10000 FT MSL...154/007
9500 FT MSL...134/008
9000 FT MSL...125/010
8600 FT MSL...128/010
8000 FT MSL...128/010
7900 FT MSL...123/011
7400 FT MSL...125/011
7000 FT MSL...121/010
6700 FT MSL...139/012
6600 FT MSL...146/012
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1907 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1034 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS THROUGH
THE TAF PERIOD. HOWEVER, SMOKE FROM WILDFIRES ACROSS THE PACNW WILL
CONTINUE TO MOVE THROUGH THE AREA. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR
SOME PERIODS OF MVFR TO POSSIBLY IFR CONDITIONS IF DENSER SMOKE
IS ABLE TO MIX DOWN TO THE SURFACE. THERE IS HIGH UNCERTAINTY
REGARDING THE EXACT TIMING AND LOCAL IMPACTS OF THESE PLUMES OF
SMOKE. AS A RESULT, NO TERMINALS CURRENTLY CARRY ANY LINES THAT
LOWER CONDITIONS BELOW VFR. THAT BEING SAID, TEMPO GROUPS OR
AMENDMENTS MAY BE NEEDED DEPENDING ON THE DEGREE SMOKE CAN
IMPACT ANY TERMINALS THROUGHOUT THE PERIOD. OTHERWISE, WINDS
INCREASE SHORTLY AFTER THE START OF THE PERIOD ACROSS NEARLY ALL
TERMINALS. WINDS OF 10 TO 15 KNOTS WITH OCCASIONAL GUSTS OF 20
TO 25 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING
FRIDAY. KCOD AND KWRL MAY BE THE ONLY TERMINALS TO SEE WINDS
REMAIN FAIRLY LIGHT AROUND 10 KNOTS. AFTER SUNSET WINDS SHOULD
DECREASE GRADUALLY ACROSS ALL TERMINALS WITH WINDS ONCE AGAIN
INCREASING NEAR THE END OF THE TAF PERIOD (18Z SATURDAY).
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 ICING AND TURBULENCE FORECASTS.
CHEYENNE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1726 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1121 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS CONTINUE THROUGH THE NEXT 24 HOURS WITH MINIMAL
TO NO CLOUD COVER EXPECTED. WINDS HAVE BEEN INCREASING THIS
MORNING, AND GUSTS OF 20 TO 25KTS ARE EXPECTED AT ALL SITES
THROUGH THIS EVENING. WIND GUSTS WILL RELAX AFTER SUNSET FOR
WYOMING SITES, BUT GUSTS 15 TO 20KTS WILL CONTINUE ACROSS
NEBRASKA THROUGH MOST OF THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. SMOKE WILL ALSO BE
NOTABLE INTO SATURDAY. VISIBILITIES SHOULD REMAIN ABOVE 6SM, BUT
SOME GLIDE PATH VISIBILITY MAY BE REDUCED BRIEFLY AROUND SUNSET
TONIGHT.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 071955Z AUTO 09009G15KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3024 RMK AO2
T03100049
METAR KIBM 071935Z AUTO 11012G15KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3025 RMK AO2
T03040048
METAR KIBM 071915Z AUTO 11009G17KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3025 RMK AO2
T03070047
KSNY 071720Z 0718/0818 34012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 12012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM080700 16010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 071955Z AUTO 09010G18KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3015 RMK AO2
T03210112
METAR KOGA 071935Z AUTO 06013G17KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3015 RMK AO2
T03220112
METAR KOGA 071915Z AUTO 08008KT 060V120 10SM CLR 32/11 A3016 RMK AO2
T03180111
METAR KIML 071953Z AUTO 09011G17KT 10SM CLR 31/20 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP166
T03060200
METAR KIML 071853Z AUTO 06010KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02890200
METAR KIML 071753Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM CLR 28/19 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02830194 10283 20161 51010
KMCK 071732Z 0718/0818 10015KT P6SM SCT045
FM081300 15010G20KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KMCK 071953Z AUTO 05008G16KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03170189
METAR KMCK 071853Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP160
T03060189
METAR KMCK 071753Z AUTO 09011G16KT 10SM FEW027 28/19 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP168 T02830194 10289 20189 58001
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/07/26 20:01 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...290/028
12000 FT MSL...286/028
12000 FT MSL...290/026
11000 FT MSL...286/026
10100 FT MSL...296/015
10000 FT MSL...295/011
9000 FT MSL...360/014
8500 FT MSL...005/014
8000 FT MSL...011/014
7500 FT MSL...017/014
7000 FT MSL...027/014
6500 FT MSL...037/014
6000 FT MSL...044/015
5400 FT MSL...048/014
5000 FT MSL...048/013
4700 FT MSL...047/013
4100 FT MSL...046/013
4000 FT MSL...046/013
3600 FT MSL...042/014
3400 FT MSL...044/014
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1921 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1220 PM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA THROUGHOUT THE EFFECTIVE TAF PERIOD. THE MAIN
CONCERNS WILL BE DURING THE OVERNIGHT HOURS, AS SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS MAY DEVELOP ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL NEBRASKA,
BRINGING GUSTY, ERRATIC WINDS AND POTENTIAL FOR LOWER CEILINGS AND
VISIBILITY. HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE IN PLACEMENT OF SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS REMAINS QUITE LOW, SO WILL OMIT FROM TAFS FOR NOW.
ADDITIONALLY, MAY SEE PATCHY FOG DEVELOP AGAIN IN THE RIVER VALLEYS
AROUND SUNRISE, UNLESS SHOWERS ARE IN THE VICINITY. THIS MAY BRING
BRIEF VISIBILITY CONCERNS TO KLBF IN THE MORNING HOURS, BUT
CONFIDENCE REMAINS LOW AT THIS TIME, GIVEN QUESTIONS OF OVERNIGHT
PRECIPITATION POTENTIAL.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 071732Z 0718/0818 08015KT P6SM SKC
FM072100 11015KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 16010KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 19015KT P6SM FEW240
METAR KGLD 071953Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03280183
METAR KGLD 071853Z AUTO 04011KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03110189
METAR KGLD 071753Z AUTO 06007G16KT 10SM CLR 30/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03000183 10300 20161 51012
KGCK 071720Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM072100 10012KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM081600 18010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 071954Z 18013G21KT 130V200 10SM CLR 36/16 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP137 T03560156
METAR KGCK 071854Z 17011G20KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03440156
METAR KGCK 071754Z 16011G17KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03390150 10339 20200 50007
METAR KLBL 071956Z AUTO 18008G14KT 10SM CLR 37/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03670178
METAR KLBL 071856Z AUTO VRB05G15KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03610183
METAR KLBL 071756Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03440172 10350 20206 50002
METAR KEHA 071955Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 38/13 A3012 RMK AO2
T03830125
METAR KEHA 071935Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 38/13 A3012 RMK AO2
T03770128
METAR KEHA 071915Z AUTO 14010G17KT 10SM CLR 37/13 A3012 RMK AO2
T03750133
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/07/26 19:58 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...312/022
15000 FT MSL...314/021
14800 FT MSL...315/021
14000 FT MSL...313/019
13000 FT MSL...314/017
12600 FT MSL...318/017
12000 FT MSL...318/016
11000 FT MSL...319/014
10700 FT MSL...314/012
10000 FT MSL...316/010
9100 FT MSL...312/006
9000 FT MSL...303/005
8000 FT MSL...109/006
8000 FT MSL...111/005
7000 FT MSL...081/009
6900 FT MSL...082/008
6000 FT MSL...066/009
6000 FT MSL...064/009
5400 FT MSL...065/009
5000 FT MSL...065/009
4700 FT MSL...065/009
4300 FT MSL...059/011
4000 FT MSL...062/011
4000 FT MSL...063/011
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/07/26 19:52 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...326/010
16000 FT MSL...343/019
15000 FT MSL...337/016
14000 FT MSL...330/020
13900 FT MSL...329/013
13000 FT MSL...337/018
12000 FT MSL...332/016
11700 FT MSL...336/015
11000 FT MSL...340/015
10000 FT MSL...354/015
9800 FT MSL...358/015
9000 FT MSL...008/013
8200 FT MSL...020/009
8000 FT MSL...023/009
6000 FT MSL...195/008
6000 FT MSL...193/007
5100 FT MSL...194/009
5000 FT MSL...193/010
4400 FT MSL...197/009
4000 FT MSL...196/009
3700 FT MSL...193/008
3200 FT MSL...191/010
3000 FT MSL...189/009
3000 FT MSL...189/009
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2004 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1133 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO DOMINATE THE PERIOD FOR KMCK AND
KGLD. LINGERING STRATUS IS BURNING OFF NEAR KMCK, BUT IS
SCATTERED ENOUGH TO NOT BE AN IMPACT. THERE IS ANOTHER CHANCE OF
FOG AND STRATUS TONIGHT, MAINLY IMPACTING KMCK. WINDS WILL
BECOME EAST-SOUTHEASTERLY THIS AFTERNOON AND REMAIN THAT WAY
UNTIL OVERNIGHT. OVERNIGHT, WINDS WILL GAIN MORE OF A SOUTHERLY
COMPONENT AROUND SUNRISE AND THEN PICK UP. THIS AFTERNOON, WE
ARE EXPECTING SOME OCCASIONAL GUSTS AT BOTH SITES IN THE 20-25
KTS RANGE, WHICH WILL LIKELY RETURN TOMORROW MORNING.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1655 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1155 AM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR FLYING CONDITIONS THIS TAF CYCLE FOR ALL TERMINALS. WEAK LOW
PRESSURE IN NORTHWEST KS IS WREAKING HAVOC ON WINDS ACROSS SOUTHWEST
KS AS ALL MANNERS OF DIRECTIONS AND INTENSITIES ARE BEING REPORTED.
WINDS SHOULD TREND MORE EASTERLY/SOUTHEASTERLY THROUGH THE AFTERNOON
AS THE WEAK LOW DISSIPATES, SUSTAINED IN THE 10-12 KT RANGE.
OVERNIGHT, WINDS WILL BECOME LIGHT AND VARIABLE, FOLLOWED BY AN
INCREASE OUT OF THE SOUTH AFTER SUNRISE BACK INTO THE 10-12 KT
RANGE.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 071736Z 0718/0818 24014KT P6SM SKC
FM072200 12008KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 19009KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 071953Z AUTO 10SM CLR 37/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03720150
METAR KGUY 071853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 37/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03670161
METAR KGUY 071753Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03560161 10356 20233 58001
KDHT 071736Z 0718/0818 23014KT P6SM SKC
FM072100 16009KT P6SM FEW110 PROB30 0800/0803 4SM TSRA BR
BKN100CB
FM080400 21010KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 071953Z AUTO 24008G16KT 190V280 10SM CLR 37/13 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP128 T03670133
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1907 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 156 PM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
AT THIS TIME, LATEST SATELLITE IS SEEING THE SUBSIDENCE BROUGHT IN
FROM LAST NIGHT'S ACTIVITY WIN ACROSS THE PANHANDLES, WITH ONLY
SOME SCATTER CLOUD DECKS PRESENT ACROSS THE AREA. HOWEVER, THE
POTENTIAL IS STILL THERE TO SEE THUNDERSTORMS PUSH OFF THE
SOUTHERN FRONT RANGE AND MOVE ACROSS THE WESTERN PANHANDLES LATER
THIS EVENING INTO THE OVERNIGHT. WHILE THE INGREDIENTS ARE THERE
FOR THESE STORMS TO PRODUCE SEVERE TYPE IMPACTS, PRESENT CAMS DO
NOT HAVE A LOT OF CONFIDENCE IN THEM ACTUALLY REACHING TERMINALS.
GIVEN THIS HAVE ONLY MADE MENTION OF STORMS AT KDHT FOR THE
CURRENT TAF PACKAGE, WITH THE REST OF THE TERMINALS HOLDING AT
VFR CONDITIONS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 071730Z 0718/0818 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 27011G18KT P6SM FEW150
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM080900 09011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 071953Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP161
T03500044
METAR KFMN 071853Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166
T03280033
METAR KFMN 071753Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP173 T03110061
10317 20167 58010
METAR KLVS 071953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03170028
METAR KLVS 071853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03110039
METAR KLVS 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02940056 10294 20128 58004
METAR KRTN 071953Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03330050
METAR KRTN 071853Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03110083
METAR KRTN 071753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02890122 10289 20144 56012
METAR KCAO 071955Z AUTO 02007G21KT 10SM CLR 37/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03670033
METAR KCAO 071855Z AUTO 04013G19KT 10SM CLR 37/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03720039
METAR KCAO 071755Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03440106 10344 20178 58008
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1830 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1126 AM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
SCATTERED AFTERNOON THUNDERSTORMS WILL FAVOR DEVELOPMENT ALONG THE
CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN AND SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS EARLY THIS
AFTERNOON. STORMS WILL TRACK CLOCKWISE AROUND THE CENTER OF THE
HIGH SITUATED ALONG THE UT/AZ BORDER WITH STORMS MOVING S/SE OFF
THE SANGRE DE CRISTO'S, AND SW/W OFF THE SACRAMENTO'S AND
SOUTHWESTERN MOUNTAINS. LOCALIZED AND BRIEF IFR/MVFR CONDITIONS
WILL ACCOMPANY ANY OF THESE CELLS WITH THE LONGEST LASTING MOVING
OFF THE SANGRE DE CRISTO'S. THESE CELLS WILL CONGEAL OVER THE
EAST-CENTRAL PLAINS OF NM LASTING WELL INTO THE EVENING. PROB30S
FOR TS HAVE BEEN INCLUDED AT KSAF AND KROW TO ADDRESS THIS. GUSTY
E/SE CANYON WINDS WILL ALSO IMPACT KSAF AND KABQ EARLY THIS
EVENING WITH WINDS CALMING BY THE 06Z TO 08Z HOUR.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 071200Z
VALID 071800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2611+21 2710+14 2819-08 2523-20 292833 293342 303651
BCE 0305+14 1107-07 9900-18 341532 331941 312650
LND 2612+21 2823+13 2922-07 2715-21 304036 304943 294750
RKS 2410 2713+13 3023-08 2816-21 303234 304043 303751
GJT 9900+22 9900+15 9900-06 9900-20 322334 322242 322851
FMN 9900+21 3609+15 3107-06 0206-20 361934 341942 342550
ABQ 9900+20 9900+14 9900-06 3507-20 361732 341641 341650
MBW 2107 2817+13 2922-07 2922-21 304136 314742 304250
DEN 9900+20 9900+13 2911-07 3016-21 313434 313041 312552
PUB 9900+21 9900+13 9900-06 3309-20 332034 312242 321751
ALS 9900+14 3305-06 9900-20 361534 331842 321050
TCC 2311 2108+19 3306+12 3511-06 3610-20 060933 351240 021150
BFF 0808 9900+17 2716+12 2926-08 3137-22 314036 314842 304148
GLD 0518 3606+20 3209+12 3424-08 3436-21 323534 303041 303151
GCK 9900+23 0307+20 3508+12 3324-07 3428-20 301734 302341 312850
GAG 2411+23 2715+15 2813+08 3423-07 3318-18 261633 320641 341751
AMA 2312 2511+17 2905+11 3524-07 3416-19 990033 021640 360749
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DATA BASED ON 071200Z
VALID 080000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3008+23 2914+15 2823-06 2724-19 292833 283643 284052
BCE 9900+15 0207-05 9900-18 321432 321941 322651
LND 3308+22 3011+14 2724-07 2824-21 283835 295143 295251
RKS 2815 2816+15 2922-07 2925-20 283334 294243 294451
GJT 3206+24 3407+16 9900-05 3108-19 311833 312642 323352
FMN 3107+25 3207+16 0405-05 9900-19 021333 011542 341851
ABQ 3605+24 3506+15 3512-06 9900-20 071532 071341 350851
MBW 2817 2818+15 2822-06 2828-21 303936 305143 304550
DEN 1606+22 1808+14 2922-06 2832-20 313234 313242 302551
PUB 1408+23 1408+14 2908-06 3017-19 322334 322142 301751
ALS 1411+14 3209-07 3314-18 341233 340842 331352
TCC 1505 1505+21 1605+12 0117-06 0415-19 021332 011141 320551
BFF 1417 1813+18 2920+13 2935-07 3034-21 314036 304843 304549
GLD 1012 0405+20 3412+13 3128-06 3329-21 323735 313641 312950
GCK 1306+27 9900+19 3610+12 3527-07 3432-20 322934 312741 292050
GAG 2110+25 3211+18 0317+11 0228-07 3529-19 282533 301941 301950
AMA 1613 2606+19 3209+11 0329-06 0121-19 261732 250941 320851
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DATA BASED ON 071200Z
VALID 081200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2605+22 2712+14 2519-07 3028-20 283233 293941 294852
BCE 9900+15 1506-06 2508-18 291932 312041 302452
LND 2810+21 2813+13 2925-07 2926-21 293735 294243 305252
RKS 2808 2918+13 3030-07 3023-20 293634 294243 304652
GJT 9900+22 9900+14 3011-07 3220-19 303233 303142 324052
FMN 9900+20 1705+14 9900-07 0113-19 331732 332142 343652
ABQ 2905+18 2709+13 0717-06 0619-19 351333 341443 362651
MBW 3010 2913+13 2720-08 2921-21 303635 313844 304952
DEN 3113+23 3310+15 2914-07 3024-21 313734 314244 314452
PUB 2217+21 2513+14 2805-07 3315-21 323434 323543 313251
ALS 2412+13 0407-06 0212-20 332833 332943 322951
TCC 9900 2209+20 2005+12 0817-06 0509-20 332533 312943 352152
BFF 2030 2813+21 2909+13 2820-08 2918-22 313036 323544 314452
GLD 2018 2415+21 2608+13 3112-08 3118-22 314035 314544 314250
GCK 1916+26 2212+19 9900+12 3619-08 3413-21 323834 323842 312850
GAG 2308+25 2006+16 9900+10 0417-07 0222-21 343032 332842 311852
AMA 2615 2505+18 9900+10 0622-07 0220-20 342933 323143 341753
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