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NZUS99 KBOU 072328
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
1725 MDT FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 072256Z 17007KT 6SM HZ CLR 35/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03500072 $
SPECI KFNL 072158Z 15006KT 6SM HZ CLR 34/05 A3019 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 072156Z 17006KT 3SM HZ CLR 34/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03440050 $
METAR KGXY 072256Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP165
T03440100
METAR KGXY 072156Z AUTO 15011G16KT 10SM CLR 35/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP169
T03500100
METAR KGXY 072056Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM CLR 35/08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP175
T03500083 56020
METAR KLMO 072315Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3019 RMK AO2
T03270053
METAR KLMO 072255Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3020 RMK AO2
T03120051
METAR KLMO 072235Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3020 RMK AO2
T03260054
METAR KBDU 072315Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 072255Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 072235Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 072315Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 35/00 A3015 RMK AO2 T03530004
$
METAR KEIK 072255Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 35/M00 A3015 RMK AO2 T03471000
$
METAR KEIK 072235Z AUTO 09008KT 8SM CLR 35/M00 A3016 RMK AO2 T03521002
$
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 072246Z 01007KT 10SM FU CLR 33/01 A3023
METAR KBJC 072146Z 04007KT 10SM FU CLR 33/01 A3025
METAR KBJC 072045Z 08004KT 10SM FU CLR 31/M01 A3027
KDEN 072058Z 0721/0824 09010KT 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 072253Z 07010KT 10SM FEW140 34/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03440006
METAR KDEN 072153Z 08013G17KT 10SM FEW140 34/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03440017
METAR KDEN 072053Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP140 T03330011
56018
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 072158Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW140 35/M04 A3020 RMK AO2A SLP128
T03461045
METAR KBKF 072058Z 08009KT 10SM FEW140 35/M04 A3022 RMK AO2A SLP135
T03501042 57018
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 072253Z 09010G18KT 10SM SCT120 34/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03441033
METAR KAPA 072153Z 03007G15KT 340V060 10SM FEW140 34/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP152 T03391028
METAR KAPA 072053Z 09007KT 010V140 10SM FEW140 33/M03 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP154 T03331028 56019
METAR KMNH 072315Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 072255Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 072235Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 072315Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 072255Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 072235Z AUTO 08011G17KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 072315Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 072255Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 072235Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 072255Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP144
T03390033
METAR KLIC 072155Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03390044
METAR KLIC 072055Z AUTO 13009G15KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03440028 56011
METAR KHEQ 072315Z AUTO 09010KT 9SM CLR 31/19 A3012 RMK AO2 T03140192
$
METAR KHEQ 072255Z AUTO 12009KT 9SM CLR 31/19 A3012 RMK AO2 T03120188
$
METAR KHEQ 072235Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3012 RMK AO2 T03140187
$
METAR K2V6 072315Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 072255Z AUTO 08008G15KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 072235Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 072315Z AUTO 12005G15KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 072255Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 072235Z AUTO 11010G14KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 072253Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 34/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03440150
METAR KITR 072153Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03390144
METAR KITR 072053Z AUTO 08010G16KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03330167 56008
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 23:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...289/017
25000 FT MSL...256/022
15000 FT MSL...292/031
14500 FT MSL...346/019
14000 FT MSL...293/017
13000 FT MSL...309/012
12600 FT MSL...303/010
12000 FT MSL...247/003
11000 FT MSL...128/005
11000 FT MSL...133/005
10000 FT MSL...098/008
9900 FT MSL...101/008
9000 FT MSL...091/009
8900 FT MSL...089/009
8000 FT MSL...085/009
8000 FT MSL...087/009
7300 FT MSL...084/009
7000 FT MSL...095/009
6600 FT MSL...085/009
6200 FT MSL...087/012
6000 FT MSL...091/010
5900 FT MSL...082/011
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 072315Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM SCT120 22/M11 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 072255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 23/M17 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 072235Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 23/M16 A3076 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 072223Z 19012G18KT 10SM SCT140 35/M06 A3027 RMK AO2A WSHFT 19
SLP141
SPECI KAFF 072208Z 14015KT 10SM SCT140 34/M07 A3027 RMK AO2A WSHFT 05
SLP144
METAR KAFF 072155Z 10009KT 10SM FEW140 34/M08 A3028 RMK AO2A SLP147
T03441084
KCOS 072209Z 0722/0818 17010G20KT P6SM BKN140
FM080300 10007KT P6SM BKN140
FM080900 02006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCOS 072254Z 22015G25KT 10SM BKN150 BKN250 34/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19027/2209 SLP142 CB DSNT E AND SW MOV SE T03391011
SPECI KCOS 072212Z 21019G27KT 10SM BKN150 BKN250 33/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19027/2209 CB DSNT SW MOV S T03331011
METAR KCOS 072154Z 17012G20KT 10SM BKN140 BKN220 34/M01 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP139 CB DSNT SW MOV SE T03391011
METAR KFLY 072315Z AUTO 13013G16KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3034 RMK AO2
T03340012
METAR KFLY 072255Z AUTO 16009G16KT 120V180 10SM CLR 33/00 A3034 RMK AO2
T03340004
METAR KFLY 072235Z AUTO 13013G17KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3034 RMK AO2
T03380001
KFCS 072009Z 0720/0902 15012KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 0802/0803 34008KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3021INS
BECMG 0818/0819 14010G17KT 9999 SCT120 QNH3012INS TX36/0721Z
TN16/0811Z
METAR KFCS 072155Z 21015KT 10SM VCTS BKN150 OVC170 33/M06 A3023 RMK AO2A
SLP159 T03271059 $
METAR KFCS 072055Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM SCT140 SCT210 34/M05 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP151 T03421048 57012 $
KPUB 072219Z 0722/0818 10011KT P6SM FEW150
FM080200 08007KT P6SM BKN150
FM080900 31005KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 072253Z 12008KT 10SM CLR 37/00 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
SLP126 T03720000
METAR KPUB 072153Z 16009KT 10SM CLR 37/01 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03720011
METAR KPUB 072053Z 10010G19KT 10SM CLR 38/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03780028 56014
METAR KVTP 072315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 072255Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 072235Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM SCT120 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 072254Z AUTO 10SM CLR 36/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03561011
METAR KTAD 072154Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 36/M02 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW SLP131 T03561022
METAR KTAD 072054Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 35/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03501022 56012
METAR KLHX 072253Z AUTO 8SM CLR 38/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP117 T03830028
METAR KLHX 072153Z AUTO 17004G14KT 9SM CLR 38/03 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03780033
METAR KLHX 072053Z AUTO VRB06G18KT 8SM CLR 38/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03830028 56013
METAR KLAA 072253Z AUTO 08012G23KT 10SM CLR 38/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03830122
METAR KLAA 072153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 39/05 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP113
T03890050
METAR KLAA 072053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 39/05 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
T03890050 56013
METAR KSPD 072256Z AUTO 09013G19KT 38/07 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP118
T03780072
METAR KSPD 072156Z AUTO 13011G17KT 38/08 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP120
T03780078
METAR KSPD 072056Z AUTO 10014G21KT 38/09 A3012 RMK AO1 PK WND 07026/2023
SLP121 T03830089 56006
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 23:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
33000 FT MSL...310/031
32000 FT MSL...313/023
31000 FT MSL...315/021
30000 FT MSL...301/020
29000 FT MSL...301/016
27000 FT MSL...273/017
26900 FT MSL...290/012
25000 FT MSL...300/017
24000 FT MSL...282/027
23000 FT MSL...308/022
22000 FT MSL...272/022
21000 FT MSL...267/019
20000 FT MSL...301/003
19000 FT MSL...237/020
18000 FT MSL...155/014
17000 FT MSL...202/023
16600 FT MSL...205/013
16000 FT MSL...193/019
15000 FT MSL...182/016
14200 FT MSL...179/021
14000 FT MSL...190/015
13000 FT MSL...111/010
12400 FT MSL...125/010
12000 FT MSL...106/011
11000 FT MSL...096/014
10800 FT MSL...109/011
10000 FT MSL...116/012
9700 FT MSL...110/012
9000 FT MSL...124/013
8600 FT MSL...120/012
8000 FT MSL...126/014
7700 FT MSL...125/011
7100 FT MSL...126/012
7000 FT MSL...136/014
6400 FT MSL...120/013
6000 FT MSL...143/013
5900 FT MSL...128/014
5700 FT MSL...124/013
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2010 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 072253Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 36/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03561061
METAR KCAG 072153Z AUTO 34010G21KT 10SM CLR 35/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP172
T03501067
METAR KCAG 072053Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 34/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP176
T03441072 56017
METAR KHDN 072256Z AUTO 33015G20KT 10SM CLR 34/M08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03391083
METAR KHDN 072156Z AUTO 26015G19KT 10SM CLR 34/M09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03391094
METAR KHDN 072056Z AUTO 27008KT 9SM CLR 33/M09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP169
T03331094 56014
METAR KSBS 072315Z AUTO 30008G15KT 10SM CLR 33/M08 A3030 RMK AO1
T03261082
METAR KSBS 072255Z AUTO 31010KT 280V340 10SM CLR 34/M08 A3030 RMK AO1
T03361077
METAR KSBS 072235Z AUTO 25005G08KT 10SM CLR 33/M08 A3030 RMK AO1
T03301082
METAR KC07 072315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/M07 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 072255Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 26/M06 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 072235Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 072315Z AUTO 28009G22KT 10SM CLR 30/M09 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 072255Z AUTO 27016G19KT 10SM CLR 30/M07 A3044 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 072235Z AUTO 28010G14KT 270V340 10SM CLR 30/M07 A3044 RMK
AO1
METAR KEEO 072253Z AUTO 34011G18KT 10SM CLR 35/M08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP152
T03501078
METAR KEEO 072153Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 34/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03441072
METAR KEEO 072053Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 34/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03441056 58018
METAR K20V 072315Z AUTO 33009G18KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 072255Z AUTO 34009G16KT 304V004 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3036 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 072235Z AUTO 36010G21KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3036 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 072315Z AUTO 26007KT CLR 31/M11 A3047 RMK AO2 T03111111
PWINO
METAR KGNB 072255Z AUTO 27009G20KT CLR 31/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 T03121105
PWINO
METAR KGNB 072235Z AUTO 30011G17KT CLR 31/M10 A3047 RMK AO2 T03101102
PWINO
METAR K0CO 072315Z AUTO 28016G27KT 10SM SCT120 17/M11 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 072255Z AUTO 29011G25KT 10SM CLR 17/M11 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 072235Z AUTO 29021G25KT 10SM CLR 17/M10 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 072316Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 19/M04 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 072233Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 072213Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 21/M04 A3071 RMK AO2
KGJT 072320Z 0800/0824 28008KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 01006KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 11007KT P6SM SKC
FM081200 12010KT P6SM SKC
FM081900 28008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 072253Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 39/M09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03891094
METAR KGJT 072153Z 26008KT 220V290 10SM CLR 38/M08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116
T03831078
METAR KGJT 072053Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 37/M07 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03721072 57020
KRIL 072320Z 0800/0824 31008KT P6SM FEW150
FM080400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM082000 30010G20KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KRIL 072253Z AUTO 31010G16KT 10SM CLR 38/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03781078
METAR KRIL 072153Z AUTO 30007KT 270V350 10SM CLR 38/M09 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP134 T03781089
METAR KRIL 072053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 37/M08 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP137 T03671078
56025
METAR K5SM 072314Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M12 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 072234Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/M11 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 072214Z AUTO 10SM CLR 23/M12 A3072 RMK AO2
KEGE 072320Z 0800/0824 28009KT P6SM FEW150
FM080100 01009KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM081900 26010G20KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
METAR KEGE 072256Z 35009G16KT 10SM CLR 36/M07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03561067
METAR KEGE 072156Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 34/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP161
T03441067
METAR KEGE 072056Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03391067 56025
KASE 072320Z 0800/0824 35008G16KT P6SM FEW150
FM080200 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM081900 35010G20KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
METAR KASE 072253Z 34011G22KT 10SM FU CLR 32/M11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03221111
METAR KASE 072153Z 36009G18KT 10SM FU CLR 32/M12 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03221117
SPECI KASE 072109Z 30011G17KT 10SM FU CLR 32/M11 A3040 RMK AO2
T03221106
METAR KCCU 072315Z AUTO 30019G22KT 10SM CLR 19/M15 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 072255Z AUTO 30014G23KT 10SM CLR 20/M13 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 072235Z AUTO 32008G17KT 10SM CLR 18/M14 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 072253Z AUTO 30017G24KT 10SM CLR 27/M12 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02671122
METAR KLXV 072153Z AUTO 31006G20KT 10SM CLR 26/M11 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02611111
METAR KLXV 072053Z AUTO 28011G17KT 10SM CLR 27/M12 A3062 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02671117 56010
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 23:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12400 FT MSL...347/012
12000 FT MSL...028/012
11700 FT MSL...356/024
11100 FT MSL...339/012
11000 FT MSL...330/013
10400 FT MSL...326/008
10200 FT MSL...331/014
10100 FT MSL...312/006
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2302 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 459 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
A FEW GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH ARE ONGOING ACROSS THE REGION, BUT ARE
EXPECTED TO WEAKEN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE HOURS. THOUGH MOST
LOCATIONS WILL SEE WINDS DIMINISH SLIGHTLY OVERNIGHT, HIGHER
ELEVATION TERMINALS MAY SEE BREEZY DRAINAGE WINDS THROUGHOUT THE
NIGHT. TOMORROW, SIMILAR WINDS ARE EXPECTED WITH HDN POTENTIALLY
SEEING 25-KT AFTERNOON GUSTS. FEW TO SCATTERED MID-LEVEL CLOUD
COVER DEVELOPS TOMORROW, BUT OVERALL, VFR CONDITIONS DOMINATE
THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 072255Z AUTO 25004G12KT 10SM CLR 39/M09 A3014 RMK AO2
T03921088
METAR KAJZ 072235Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 39/M08 A3015 RMK AO2
T03881084
METAR KAJZ 072215Z AUTO 20010KT 10SM CLR 39/M07 A3015 RMK AO2
T03881074
KMTJ 072320Z 0800/0824 33008KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 13010KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM082000 33008KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KMTJ 072253Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 37/M07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP135
T03671067
METAR KMTJ 072153Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 36/M07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP136
T03611067
METAR KMTJ 072053Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 36/M07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03611067 56016
METAR KGUC 072256Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP178
T03221067 $
METAR KGUC 072156Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 32/M05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP186
T03171050 $
METAR KGUC 072056Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP191
T03171067 56021 $
METAR K7BM 072255Z AUTO 19007G15KT 10SM CLR 25/M11 A3058 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 072235Z AUTO 17009KT 140V210 10SM CLR 25/M11 A3058 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 072215Z AUTO 15009G18KT 10SM SCT120 25/M12 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 072315Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 30/M10 A3038 RMK AO2
T02961097
METAR KAEJ 072255Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 30/M08 A3038 RMK AO2
T03011084
METAR KAEJ 072235Z AUTO 18011G17KT 10SM CLR 30/M09 A3038 RMK AO2
T02981091
METAR KANK 072315Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM FEW140 33/M08 A3032 RMK AO2
T03271076 $
METAR KANK 072255Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT170 33/M08 A3032 RMK AO2
T03331084 $
METAR KANK 072235Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW190 33/M09 A3032 RMK AO2
T03331092 $
METAR KMYP 072315Z AUTO 10015G20KT 10SM CLR 19/M09 A3089 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 072255Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM SCT110 22/M07 A3090 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 072235Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM SCT110 22/M07 A3090 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 072315Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 37/M11 A3015 RMK AO2
T03741108
METAR KAIB 072255Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 38/M12 A3016 RMK AO2
T03791118
METAR KAIB 072235Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 37/M11 A3016 RMK AO2
T03741114
KTEX 072320Z 0800/0824 30007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM080130 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM080600 13008KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM081800 28007KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KTEX 072315Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 072255Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 072235Z AUTO 30008G15KT 260V340 10SM CLR 27/M04 A3053 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 072315Z AUTO 18010G25KT 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3042 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 072255Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 072235Z AUTO 15007G16KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A3042 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 072253Z AUTO 27010G15KT 7SM CLR 36/M04 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03611039
METAR KCEZ 072153Z AUTO 29014G17KT 7SM CLR 37/M04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03671044
METAR KCEZ 072053Z AUTO 28010G17KT 7SM CLR 36/M02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03611022 57016
KDRO 072320Z 0800/0824 30010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM080130 34006KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 05006KT P6SM SKC
FM081200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM081900 28012G20KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
METAR KDRO 072253Z AUTO 31016G24KT 10SM CLR 34/M03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP144
T03441028
METAR KDRO 072153Z AUTO 23007G18KT 10SM CLR 37/M02 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
25032/2127 SLP139 T03671022
METAR KDRO 072053Z AUTO 23006G17KT 10SM CLR 36/M05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03561050 56020
METAR KPSO 072316Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 072255Z AUTO 32012G20KT 10SM CLR 31/M04 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 072235Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 31/M05 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 072315Z AUTO 06007KT 040V100 10SM SCT095 OVC110 18/M03 A3083
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 072255Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM SCT120 18/M05 A3083 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 072235Z AUTO 11011G18KT 10SM SCT110 18/M04 A3082 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 072208Z 0722/0818 12015G25KT P6SM SCT120
FM080200 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM080700 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KALS 072252Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP171
T03171022
METAR KALS 072152Z AUTO 12018G30KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND
11030/2145 SLP171 T03111006
METAR KALS 072052Z AUTO 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP175 T03171039
56016
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 23:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12400 FT MSL...347/012
12000 FT MSL...028/012
11700 FT MSL...356/024
11100 FT MSL...339/012
11000 FT MSL...330/013
10400 FT MSL...326/008
10200 FT MSL...331/014
10100 FT MSL...312/006
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2302 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 459 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
A FEW GUSTS UP TO 20 MPH ARE ONGOING ACROSS THE REGION, BUT ARE
EXPECTED TO WEAKEN OVER THE NEXT COUPLE HOURS. THOUGH MOST
LOCATIONS WILL SEE WINDS DIMINISH SLIGHTLY OVERNIGHT, HIGHER
ELEVATION TERMINALS MAY SEE BREEZY DRAINAGE WINDS THROUGHOUT THE
NIGHT. TOMORROW, SIMILAR WINDS ARE EXPECTED WITH HDN POTENTIALLY
SEEING 25-KT AFTERNOON GUSTS. FEW TO SCATTERED MID-LEVEL CLOUD
COVER DEVELOPS TOMORROW, BUT OVERALL, VFR CONDITIONS DOMINATE
THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 072323Z 0800/0824 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KPGA 072253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 39/02 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP101
T03890022 $
METAR KPGA 072153Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 39/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP107
T03890044 $
METAR KPGA 072053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 37/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03720072 58018 $
METAR KRQE 072253Z AUTO 36019G31KT 5SM HZ CLR 30/01 A3031 RMK AO2 PK WND
02033/2221 WSHFT 2207 SLP138 T03000011 $
SPECI KRQE 072234Z AUTO 01016G29KT 7SM CLR 31/M01 A3032 RMK AO2 PK WND
02033/2221 WSHFT 2207 T03061011 $
SPECI KRQE 072226Z AUTO 01018G33KT 2 1/2SM HZ CLR 31/M01 A3031 RMK AO2
PK WND 02033/2221 WSHFT 2207 T03111006 $
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 072320Z 0800/0906 35011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM080400 15006KT P6SM BKN150
FM081900 32010KT P6SM SCT150
FM082200 35010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM090400 16005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KSLC 072254Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW110 FEW150 SCT210 39/M02 A3009 RMK
AO2 SLP122 HZ ALQDS T03891017 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 072154Z 35008KT 10SM FEW100 SCT160 38/M02 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP127 HZ ALQDS T03831022 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 072054Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW100 SCT170 38/01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132
VIRGA HZ ALQDS T03830006 56009 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 072320Z 0800/0824 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM082000 29010KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
METAR KVEL 072253Z AUTO VRB03KT 6SM HZ CLR 36/M03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03611033
METAR KVEL 072153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 37/M06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP144
T03671056
METAR KVEL 072053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 36/M06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP151 T03561061
56017
METAR KPUC 072253Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 37/M06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03671056
METAR KPUC 072153Z AUTO 24010G18KT 220V290 10SM CLR 38/M06 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP112 T03831056
METAR KPUC 072053Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 36/M06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03611061 56015
KCNY 072320Z 0800/0824 30006KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM081500 12007KT P6SM FEW250
FM082000 29008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 072253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 39/M09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03941094
METAR KCNY 072153Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 39/M09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03941089
METAR KCNY 072053Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 39/M08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP119
T03941083 56017
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2256 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
KSLC...NORTHERLY WINDS WILL TRANSITION TO SOUTHEASTERLY 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...STORMS IN THE VICINITY OF THE
SOUTHERN TERMINALS SHOULD BE WINDING DOWN AROUND SUNSET, WITH THE
POTENTIAL FOR GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS THROUGH ABOUT 04Z. 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 072320Z 0800/0824 28014G24KT P6SM SCT150
FM080100 26011KT P6SM FEW120
FM080500 18006KT P6SM SCT120
FM081700 25010KT P6SM VCSH SCT120
FM081900 28014G24KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120=
METAR KEVW 072253Z AUTO 27017G25KT 10SM CLR A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND
27029/2211 SLPNO $
METAR KEVW 072153Z AUTO 24008G28KT 10SM CLR A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND
28032/2059 SLPNO $
METAR KEVW 072053Z AUTO 30013G27KT 10SM CLR 32/M06 A3038 RMK AO2 PK WND
26027/2045 SLP170 T03221056 56008 $
KRKS 072321Z 0800/0824 29015G25KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM080300 25008KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM081700 29012KT 6SM HZ SKC
FM081900 28020G30KT 6SM HZ SCT150
METAR KRKS 072254Z AUTO 31015G28KT 10SM CLR 34/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
28032/2237 SLP149 T03391067
METAR KRKS 072154Z AUTO 26021G28KT 10SM CLR 35/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND
27028/2153 SLP151 T03501067
METAR KRKS 072054Z AUTO 32017G25KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3032 RMK AO2 PK WND
25035/2037 SLP162 T03331067 56015
KRWL 071720Z 0718/0818 25012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 28015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 30008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 072253Z AUTO 28014G27KT 240V320 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3029 RMK AO2
PK WND 26027/2201 SLP155 T03331072
METAR KRWL 072153Z AUTO 28009G27KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 PK WND
27027/2145 SLP153 T03331067
METAR KRWL 072053Z AUTO 25013G22KT 10SM CLR 33/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 PK WND
22031/2013 SLP159 T03331061 56016
KLAR 071720Z 0718/0818 27009KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 32010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM080200 18010G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 072253Z AUTO 32010G18KT 9SM CLR 32/M06 A3032 RMK AO2 PK WND
32026/2217 SLP151 T03171061
METAR KLAR 072153Z AUTO 33013G19KT 8SM CLR 30/M06 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND
33027/2058 SLP158 T03001061
METAR KLAR 072053Z AUTO 36012G18KT 9SM CLR 31/M06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03111056 56013
KCYS 071720Z 0718/0818 03009KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 15010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM080400 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM080900 23007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 072253Z 14014G20KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03110000
METAR KCYS 072153Z 17012G19KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03171011
METAR KCYS 072053Z 13007G19KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03061011 56014
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/07/26 23:18 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
26000 FT MSL...130/001
25000 FT MSL...129/003
20000 FT MSL...321/005
19000 FT MSL...213/014
18000 FT MSL...298/013
17000 FT MSL...297/010
16800 FT MSL...264/008
16000 FT MSL...314/006
15000 FT MSL...274/012
14600 FT MSL...278/010
14000 FT MSL...295/010
13000 FT MSL...297/014
12800 FT MSL...290/011
12000 FT MSL...300/015
11100 FT MSL...301/012
11000 FT MSL...307/013
10000 FT MSL...323/013
10000 FT MSL...305/011
9000 FT MSL...320/014
8900 FT MSL...313/011
8000 FT MSL...319/014
8000 FT MSL...330/013
7300 FT MSL...320/013
7000 FT MSL...332/015
6700 FT MSL...318/012
6200 FT MSL...344/012
6000 FT MSL...345/013
6000 FT MSL...349/011
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/07/26 23:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...269/045
22000 FT MSL...279/034
14000 FT MSL...297/023
13000 FT MSL...322/017
11700 FT MSL...225/011
11000 FT MSL...199/016
10500 FT MSL...192/012
10000 FT MSL...172/014
9000 FT MSL...168/015
8000 FT MSL...159/015
7900 FT MSL...166/015
7400 FT MSL...153/016
7000 FT MSL...159/015
6700 FT MSL...158/017
6600 FT MSL...157/019
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 2052 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 072315Z AUTO 14015KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3019 RMK AO2
T03200070
METAR KIBM 072255Z AUTO 14011G17KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3019 RMK AO2
T03230061
METAR KIBM 072235Z AUTO 13011G17KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3021 RMK AO2
T03240067
KSNY 071720Z 0718/0818 34012G20KT P6SM SKC
FM072000 12012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM080700 16010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 072315Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3013 RMK AO2
T03180113
METAR KOGA 072255Z AUTO 10010G15KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3013 RMK AO2
T03210122
METAR KOGA 072235Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3013 RMK AO2
T03230124
KMCK 072320Z 0800/0824 10011KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 15011G24KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 072253Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP149
T03330183
METAR KMCK 072153Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP151
T03330183
METAR KMCK 072053Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 33/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03280189 56010
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/07/26 23:20 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
12000 FT MSL...296/027
11000 FT MSL...297/029
10100 FT MSL...292/025
10000 FT MSL...287/022
9000 FT MSL...239/013
8500 FT MSL...330/005
8000 FT MSL...018/007
7500 FT MSL...022/009
7000 FT MSL...032/009
6500 FT MSL...048/012
6000 FT MSL...052/013
5400 FT MSL...059/013
5000 FT MSL...061/013
4700 FT MSL...060/013
4100 FT MSL...059/013
4000 FT MSL...057/013
3600 FT MSL...052/014
3400 FT MSL...051/013
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2317 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 620 PM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS, VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL
THROUGH TOMORROW EVENING ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH CENTRAL
NEBRASKA. EARLY TOMORROW MORNING, SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS ARE
POSSIBLE ACROSS PORTIONS OF THE SANDHILLS AND CENTRAL NEBRASKA.
THESE STORMS WILL POSE A THREAT FOR BRIEF MVFR CIGS/VISIBILITIES
AND GUSTY, ERRATIC WINDS BEFORE THEY MOVE EAST BY EARLY
AFTERNOON.
WINDS GRADUALLY SHIFT FROM EAST TO SOUTH TONIGHT, AT 10 TO
15KTS. SOUTHERLY WINDS THEN STRENGTHEN TOMORROW AFTERNOON, WITH
GUSTS OF 20 TO 30KTS EXPECTED FOR ALL TERMINALS.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 072320Z 0800/0824 14011KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 19014KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 20013G23KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 072253Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03500167
METAR KGLD 072153Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03390178
METAR KGLD 072053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 33/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP148 T03280183
56009
KGCK 072320Z 0800/0824 17010KT P6SM SKC
FM081800 18015G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 072254Z 15009KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03610144
METAR KGCK 072154Z 18008G18KT 10SM CLR 36/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03610150
METAR KGCK 072054Z 16008G17KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP135
T03610156 56010
METAR KLBL 072256Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03830156
METAR KLBL 072156Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 38/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP133
T03780178
METAR KLBL 072056Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 38/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03780178 56014
METAR KEHA 072255Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 39/11 A3009 RMK AO2
T03850111
METAR KEHA 072235Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 39/12 A3009 RMK AO2
T03900118
METAR KEHA 072215Z AUTO 16013G16KT 10SM CLR 39/12 A3009 RMK AO2
T03900124
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/07/26 23:21 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...306/037
16000 FT MSL...320/030
15000 FT MSL...320/022
14800 FT MSL...320/022
14000 FT MSL...316/022
13000 FT MSL...316/020
12600 FT MSL...317/019
12000 FT MSL...321/016
11000 FT MSL...322/008
10800 FT MSL...319/007
10000 FT MSL...257/004
9100 FT MSL...146/005
9000 FT MSL...145/006
8000 FT MSL...126/009
8000 FT MSL...127/009
7000 FT MSL...118/010
6900 FT MSL...120/010
6000 FT MSL...116/010
6000 FT MSL...112/010
5300 FT MSL...111/010
5000 FT MSL...118/010
4700 FT MSL...109/010
4200 FT MSL...107/011
4000 FT MSL...106/011
4000 FT MSL...101/011
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/07/26 23:13 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...359/014
15000 FT MSL...356/025
14000 FT MSL...354/023
13900 FT MSL...356/018
13000 FT MSL...355/021
12000 FT MSL...354/021
11700 FT MSL...352/020
11000 FT MSL...354/018
10000 FT MSL...011/015
9800 FT MSL...013/013
9000 FT MSL...040/010
8200 FT MSL...084/007
8000 FT MSL...093/006
7100 FT MSL...148/010
7000 FT MSL...148/010
6000 FT MSL...180/007
6000 FT MSL...184/008
5100 FT MSL...176/008
5000 FT MSL...182/009
4400 FT MSL...167/008
4000 FT MSL...156/008
3700 FT MSL...177/007
3200 FT MSL...150/009
3000 FT MSL...141/008
3000 FT MSL...141/008
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2323 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 522 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL AT KGLD AND KMCK FOR THE TAF
PERIOD. THERE IS A LESS THAN 10% CHANCE OF FOG IMPACTING KGLD
OVERNIGHT, BUT VISIBILITIES ARE EXPECTED TO REMAIN ABOVE 6 MILES.
FOR KGLD, WINDS WILL START OFF FROM OUT MAINLY OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST
MAXING OUT AROUND 11 KNOTS. AROUND 14Z, WINDS WILL SHIFT TO OUT OF
THE SOUTH-SOUTHWEST WITH SUSTAINED SPEEDS AROUND 15 KNOTS AND GUSTS
UP TO 25 KNOTS POSSIBLE.
FOR KMCK, WINDS WILL START OFF MAINLY OUT OF THE EAST AROUND 11
KNOTS. AFTER 14Z, WINDS WILL SHIFT TO MAINLY OUT OF THE SOUTHEAST
WITH GUSTS AROUND 25 KNOTS POSSIBLE.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2240 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 537 PM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
A SURFACE TROUGH IN THE LEE OF THE ROCKIES WILL STRENGTHEN
DURING THE PERIOD, RESULTING IN STRONGER SOUTH WINDS AT 13-15
KTS BY 18Z. VFR CONDITIONS WILL PERSIST WITH CLEAR TO PARTLY
CLOUDY SKIES.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 072320Z 0800/0824 12008KT P6SM FEW100
FM080400 19009KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 18012G22KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KGUY 072253Z AUTO 18009G14KT 10SM CLR 38/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106
T03780144
METAR KGUY 072153Z AUTO 18010G15KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106
T03830156
METAR KGUY 072053Z AUTO 13007G18KT 10SM FEW090 38/14 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP108 T03780144 56013
KDHT 072320Z 0800/0824 16009KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 0800/0803 4SM
TSRA BR BKN100CB
FM080400 21010KT P6SM SCT250
FM081800 19012G22KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KDHT 072253Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 37/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03720111
METAR KDHT 072153Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM FEW100 37/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03720122
METAR KDHT 072053Z AUTO 15007G14KT 10SM CLR 38/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03780117
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2301 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 517 PM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
MAINLY VFR CONDITIONS AT ALL TERMINALS FOR THE NEXT 24 HOURS. THE
EXPECTION WILL BE DURING THE PASSAGE OF A THUNDERSTORM WHICH CAN
PRODUCE MVFR TO IFR VISIBILITIES FROM HEAVY RAIN. THESE STORMS ARE
OCCURRING MAINLY IN THE WESTERN TO SOUTHERN PANHANDLES THIS
EVENING. KDHT HAS THE BEST CHANCES TO SEE THUNDERSTORMS NEAR OR
ON STATION SO IT IS REFLECTED WITHIN THE TAF. THE CHANCES ARE A
LITTLE LESS FOR KAMA SO THE THUNDERSTORMS WERE NOT REFLECTED IN
THE TAF AT THIS TIME. THERE IS A LOW CHANCE FOR THESE STORMS TO
BECOME STRONG TO SEVERE WITH LARGE HAIL AND DAMAGING WINDS BEING
THE MAIN THREATS. IT DOES REMAIN HOT ACROSS THE PANHANDLES TODAY
AND SATURDAY WHICH IS CAUSING INCREASED DENSITY ALTITUDES.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 072326Z 0800/0824 29010G18KT P6SM FEW150
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM080900 09011KT P6SM SKC
FM082000 27008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 072253Z 28008G16KT 10SM CLR 38/M06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03781061
METAR KFMN 072153Z 24010KT 10SM CLR 38/M04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03781044
METAR KFMN 072053Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 36/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03611006 56016
SPECI KLVS 072325Z AUTO 09019G29KT 10SM -TSRA FEW050 BKN110 23/06 A3040
RMK AO2 PK WND 09029/2325 LTG DSNT NE AND SE RAB25 TSB19
P0000 T02330056
SPECI KLVS 072315Z AUTO 07013G20KT 10SM BKN110 25/03 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE AND SW T02500033
METAR KLVS 072253Z AUTO 09012G23KT 10SM VCTS BKN120 25/04 A3038 RMK AO2
PK WND 31030/2205 WSHFT 2231 SLP175 T02500044
METAR KRTN 072253Z AUTO 30026G36KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3034 RMK AO2 PK WND
31042/2230 WSHFT 2155 RAB39E53 SLP186 P0000 T02610044
SPECI KRTN 072210Z AUTO 31026G41KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND
31041/2208 WSHFT 2155 T02670033
METAR KRTN 072153Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM VCTS CLR 29/09 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW SLP173 T02890089
METAR KCAO 072255Z AUTO 13012G18KT 10SM FEW100 36/09 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP131 T03610094
METAR KCAO 072155Z AUTO 07009G20KT 020V100 10SM CLR 37/07 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP131 T03670067
METAR KCAO 072055Z AUTO 07013G24KT 10SM CLR 37/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03670089 56010
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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