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NZUS99 KBOU 080429
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
2225 MDT FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 080356Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150 T02560133
$
METAR KFNL 080256Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP149 T02720122
53002 $
METAR KFNL 080156Z 20004KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144 T02940111
$
METAR KGXY 080356Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02610167
METAR KGXY 080256Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02720156 55001
SPECI KGXY 080224Z AUTO 11007KT 4SM HZ CLR 28/14 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KLMO 080415Z AUTO 31003KT 7SM CLR 21/06 A3021 RMK AO2
T02130063
METAR KLMO 080355Z AUTO 27005KT 7SM CLR 23/06 A3021 RMK AO2
T02290064
METAR KLMO 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3022 RMK AO2
T02080080
METAR KBDU 080415Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 080355Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 080335Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3018 RMK AO2 T02200062
$
METAR KEIK 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3018 RMK AO2 T02200054
$
METAR KEIK 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3018 RMK AO2 T02410062
$
KBJC 072334Z 0800/0824 08009KT P6SM FU FEW150 FEW220
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW150 SCT220
FM081600 02011KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT180 PROB30 0821/0824
VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN120
METAR KBJC 080415Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 27/00 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 080355Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 080335Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3025 RMK AO2
KDEN 080255Z 0803/0906 10010KT P6SM FU FEW140
FM080500 14007KT P6SM FU FEW140 SCT200
FM080700 20011KT P6SM FU FEW140
FM081100 24009KT P6SM FU FEW140 SCT200
FM081700 31009KT P6SM FU FEW140 SCT170
FM081900 03013KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT150 PROB30 0821/0902
VRB25G40KT -SHRA BKN120
FM090200 10011KT P6SM FU FEW120 SCT150
METAR KDEN 080353Z 13010KT 10SM FEW140 24/03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02390028
METAR KDEN 080253Z 09008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 25/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02500050 53004
METAR KDEN 080153Z 07008KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 29/01 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02940006
KBKF 080100Z 0801/0907 VRB06KT 9999 FEW140 QNH3010INS
BECMG 0805/0806 17010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3006INS
BECMG 0808/0809 18010KT 9999 SCT180 QNH3012INS TX35/0823Z
TN20/0812Z
METAR KBKF 080258Z 10007KT 10SM FEW140 FEW170 25/M02 A3021 RMK AO2A
SLP139 T02541023 53007
METAR KBKF 080158Z 06006KT 10SM SCT140 SCT170 29/M03 A3020 RMK AO2A
SLP128 T02851026
KAPA 072334Z 0800/0824 11010KT P6SM FU SCT140
FM080400 19011KT P6SM FU FEW140
FM081100 23010KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT180
FM081600 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW130 SCT180
FM081900 03012KT P6SM FU FEW120 SCT140 PROB30 0821/0824
VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN110
METAR KAPA 080353Z 19009KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 24/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02440006
METAR KAPA 080253Z 15004KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 29/M01 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP148 T02891006 53004
METAR KAPA 080153Z 08006KT 10SM FEW080 SCT140 32/M03 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP148 T03171028
METAR KMNH 080415Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 20/01 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 080355Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 080335Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 080415Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 080355Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 080335Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 080415Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 080355Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 080335Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 080355Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02060072
METAR KLIC 080255Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02280072 53005
METAR KLIC 080155Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02720072
METAR KHEQ 080415Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3013 RMK AO2 T02070169
$
METAR KHEQ 080355Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3014 RMK AO2 T02230171
$
METAR KHEQ 080335Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3013 RMK AO2 T02300174
$
METAR K2V6 080415Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 080355Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 080315Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 080415Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 080355Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 080335Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 080353Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02280139
METAR KITR 080253Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02440139 53005
METAR KITR 080153Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02780139
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) 08/08/26 04:13 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...330/024
15000 FT MSL...331/020
14500 FT MSL...330/011
14000 FT MSL...342/021
13000 FT MSL...324/013
12600 FT MSL...325/006
12000 FT MSL...178/003
11000 FT MSL...203/013
11000 FT MSL...193/018
10000 FT MSL...192/020
9900 FT MSL...184/015
9000 FT MSL...183/021
8800 FT MSL...175/019
8000 FT MSL...177/022
8000 FT MSL...174/020
7300 FT MSL...166/020
7000 FT MSL...167/022
6600 FT MSL...156/021
6200 FT MSL...136/025
6000 FT MSL...136/022
5900 FT MSL...132/023
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2331 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 525 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
GOES-19 SATELLITE IMAGERY AT THIS HOUR SHOWS SMOKE OVER ALL THREE
TERMINALS WITH SOME HIGH-BASED CUMULUS CLOUDS MOVING OFF THE
HIGHER TERRAIN, ESPECIALLY IN THE VICINITY OF KAPA. 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.
WINDS WILL TURN TO DRAINAGE OVERNIGHT AND THEN TO THE NORTHEAST
BY TOMORROW AFTERNOON. WIND SPEEDS AND CLOUD COVER WILL INCREASE
BY THEN, AS WELL. THERE IS A ~30% CHANCE OF VIRGA SHOWERS
AFFECTING THE TERMINALS ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, WHICH COULD LEAD TO
SOME GUSTY WINDS OF AT LEAST 40 KTS AND BRIEFLY LOWERING CEILINGS
TO ABOUT 12,000 FT AGL. CONFIDENCE HAS INCREASED IN THIS
POSSIBILITY AND THUS HAVE NOW INCLUDED A PROB30 AT ALL THREE TAF
SITES GENERALLY BETWEEN 21Z AND 2Z TOMORROW AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
OUTFLOW WINDS FROM THESE SHOWERS SHOULD LEAD TO A PERIOD OF
EASTERLY TO SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS FOR TOMORROW EVENING FOLLOWING
SUNSET BEFORE DRAINAGE KICKS IN.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 080415Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM SCT110 17/M05 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 080355Z AUTO 14009G15KT 10SM SCT120 17/M04 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 080335Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM SCT120 17/M04 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 080255Z 00000KT 10SM SCT110 27/M02 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP146
T02691019 53007
METAR KAFF 080155Z 17010KT 10SM FEW140 28/M02 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP148
T02811019
KCOS 080112Z 0801/0824 18015KT P6SM VCSH BKN140
TEMPO 0801/0802 26025G45KT SCT100
FM080300 07007KT P6SM SCT250
FM080900 02006KT P6SM FEW200
FM081500 35010KT P6SM FEW200
FM082000 15012KT P6SM SCT150
FM082200 02015KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KCOS 080354Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02671006
METAR KCOS 080254Z 14005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 27/M01 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP142 T02721006 51006
METAR KCOS 080154Z 16013G27KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 SCT210 30/M01 A3028 RMK
AO2 PK WND 25046/0058 SLP143 VIRGA SE AND SW-NW T03001011
METAR KFLY 080415Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3038 RMK AO2
T02251010
METAR KFLY 080355Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3038 RMK AO2
T02271003
METAR KFLY 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3038 RMK AO2
T02260000
KFCS 080400Z 0804/0910 14009KT 9999 FEW130 QNH3028INS
BECMG 0805/0806 33009KT 9999 SKC QNH3029INS
BECMG 0814/0815 14012G18KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3025INS
BECMG 0822/0823 01012G18KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3015INS
BECMG 0903/0904 33009KT 9999 SCT110 QNH3018INS TX37/0821Z
TN17/0812Z
LAST NO AMDS AFT 0804
NEXT 1012
METAR KFCS 080255Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT210 28/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02841017 51006 $
METAR KFCS 080155Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM FEW140 28/M02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02831018 $
KPUB 080111Z 0801/0824 12010KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM080200 30007KT P6SM SCT150
FM080500 31005KT P6SM FEW200
FM081500 30011KT P6SM SKC
FM081900 14008KT P6SM SCT200
FM082200 30012KT P6SM BKN150
METAR KPUB 080353Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02610022
METAR KPUB 080253Z 07007KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP131 T02780017
53005
METAR KPUB 080153Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03110039
METAR KVTP 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 080335Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 080354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02390044
METAR KTAD 080254Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02560039 53001
METAR KTAD 080154Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02830033
METAR KLHX 080353Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02670106
METAR KLHX 080253Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02830117 53002
METAR KLHX 080153Z AUTO 09010KT 8SM CLR 31/10 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03110100
METAR KLAA 080353Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02780122
METAR KLAA 080253Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02940128 53003
METAR KLAA 080153Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03110117
METAR KSPD 080356Z AUTO 17010KT 27/16 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP134 T02670156
METAR KSPD 080256Z AUTO 15009KT 28/13 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP129 T02830133
53008
METAR KSPD 080156Z AUTO 15009KT 31/12 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP126 T03060122
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) 08/08/26 04:12 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...348/021
14300 FT MSL...347/019
14000 FT MSL...352/017
13000 FT MSL...358/015
12400 FT MSL...356/018
12000 FT MSL...359/015
11000 FT MSL...013/012
10800 FT MSL...026/008
10000 FT MSL...086/008
9700 FT MSL...091/012
9000 FT MSL...137/015
8600 FT MSL...132/017
8000 FT MSL...137/021
7700 FT MSL...136/022
7000 FT MSL...132/026
7000 FT MSL...130/025
6300 FT MSL...124/029
6000 FT MSL...130/031
5900 FT MSL...129/031
5700 FT MSL...122/029
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2333 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 528 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS EXPECTED AT THE TERMINALS OVER THE NEXT 24 HOURS
WITH WINDS DOMINATED BY OUTFLOWS FROM HIGH BASED SHOWERS AND
THUNDERSTORMS. THIS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH 02Z WITH WINDS
SETTLING INTO DIURNAL PATTERNS OVERNIGHT WITH SPEEDS UNDER 10
KTS. LIGHT WINDS WILL CONTINUE THROUGH THE MORNING AT KALS WHILE
WINDS AT KCOS AND KPUB PICK UP FROM THE NORTHWEST AT 10-15 KTS
BY 15Z. ANOTHER ROUND OF HIGH BASED SHOWERS AND ISOLATED
THUNDERSTORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE ACROSS THE HIGHER TERRAIN, AND
ALTHOUGH UNLIKELY TO IMPACT THE TERMINALS, WILL LIKELY CAUSE
ERRATIC OUTFLOW DOMINATED WINDS FOR ALL THREE TERMINALS IN THE
AFTERNOON IN THE 10-20 KT RANGE. -KT
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 080353Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01940000
METAR KCAG 080253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02220039 53001
METAR KCAG 080153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02780028
METAR KHDN 080356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02391061
METAR KHDN 080256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02671061 53002
METAR KHDN 080156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/M07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03001067
METAR KSBS 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3032 RMK AO1
T02161028
METAR KSBS 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3032 RMK AO1
T02171021
METAR KSBS 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/M02 A3032 RMK AO1
T02121016
METAR KC07 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M07 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M06 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 080415Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 14/M02 A3046 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 080355Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3047 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 080335Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 16/M03 A3046 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 080353Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02111028
METAR KEEO 080253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02671061 53003
METAR KEEO 080153Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 32/M07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03171067
METAR K20V 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/M07 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M06 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 080335Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 19/M07 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 080415Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 18/M08 A3050 RMK AO2
T01821080
METAR KGNB 080355Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 19/M08 A3050 RMK AO2
T01931082
METAR KGNB 080335Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 21/M09 A3050 RMK AO2
T02081090
METAR K0CO 080415Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM SCT120 12/M07 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 080355Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM SCT110 12/M07 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 080335Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM BKN110 12/M06 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 080353Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 15/M04 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 080333Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M04 A3074 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 080353Z 01007KT 10SM CLR 32/M08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03171083
METAR KGJT 080253Z 00000KT 8SM CLR 31/M10 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP108 T03061100
55002
METAR KGJT 080153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/M08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP102
T03611083
KRIL 072320Z 0800/0824 31008KT P6SM FEW150
FM080400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM082000 30010G20KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KRIL 080353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/M09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02781089
METAR KRIL 080253Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 30/M08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03001083 53003
METAR KRIL 080153Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133
T03331067
METAR K5SM 080414Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 080354Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M13 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 080334Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/M15 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 080356Z 10003KT 10SM CLR 25/M07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02501067
METAR KEGE 080256Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 28/M07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02831072 53010
METAR KEGE 080156Z 33008KT 10SM CLR 33/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03331072
KASE 072320Z 0800/0824 35008G16KT P6SM FEW150
FM080200 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM081900 35010G20KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
METAR KASE 080353Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM FU CLR 19/M06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01891061
METAR KASE 080253Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM FU CLR 22/M06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02171061 53008
METAR KASE 080153Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM FU CLR 28/M10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02781100
METAR KCCU 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 13/M12 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 080355Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT110 13/M11 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 14/M11 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 080353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3066 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01781044
METAR KLXV 080253Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 17/M09 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01721089 53008
METAR KLXV 080153Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 22/M10 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02171100
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) 08/08/26 04:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...348/024
14000 FT MSL...357/017
13300 FT MSL...354/012
13000 FT MSL...359/018
12500 FT MSL...353/016
12000 FT MSL...355/019
11800 FT MSL...353/017
11100 FT MSL...351/019
11000 FT MSL...347/022
10400 FT MSL...349/016
10200 FT MSL...350/021
10100 FT MSL...355/014
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0203 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 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 080415Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 28/M06 A3015 RMK AO2
T02761063
METAR KAJZ 080355Z AUTO 07006KT 7SM CLR 27/M07 A3015 RMK AO2
T02741066
METAR KAJZ 080335Z AUTO 09007KT 5SM HZ CLR 29/M09 A3015 RMK AO2
T02871086
KMTJ 072320Z 0800/0824 33008KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 13010KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM082000 33008KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
METAR KMTJ 080353Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02441022
METAR KMTJ 080253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02610011 55001
METAR KMTJ 080153Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03221011
METAR KGUC 080356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/M01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01941006 $
METAR KGUC 080256Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 23/M02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02331022 53009 $
METAR KGUC 080156Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02610006 $
METAR K7BM 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 080335Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 20/M03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 080415Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 19/M02 A3047 RMK AO2
T01921017
METAR KAEJ 080355Z AUTO 24008KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3047 RMK AO2
T01951011
METAR KAEJ 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3046 RMK AO2
T02201028
METAR KANK 080415Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 23/M01 A3039 RMK AO2 T02321010
$
METAR KANK 080355Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3038 RMK AO2 T02431015
$
METAR KANK 080335Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM FEW160 SCT180 25/M01 A3038 RMK AO2
T02491015 $
METAR KMYP 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 15/M06 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 080355Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM BKN110 16/M07 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 080335Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN120 16/M07 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 080415Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 24/M08 A3019 RMK AO2
T02441080
METAR KAIB 080355Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3018 RMK AO2
T02821080
METAR KAIB 080335Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 26/M08 A3018 RMK AO2
T02601080
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 080415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M04 A3057 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 080355Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 20/M04 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 080335Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 20/M05 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 080415Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 17/M02 A3047 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/00 A3046 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 080315Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 20/M02 A3045 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 080353Z AUTO 06008KT 8SM CLR 22/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02220006
METAR KCEZ 080253Z AUTO VRB03KT 7SM CLR 28/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02781006 53001
METAR KCEZ 080153Z AUTO 25004KT 6SM HZ CLR 33/M03 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03281028
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 080353Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02440017
METAR KDRO 080253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02721011 55002
METAR KDRO 080153Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03000000
METAR KPSO 080415Z AUTO 30001KT 10SM CLR 19/M00 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 080355Z AUTO 35002KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 080415Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 080355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/M03 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 080335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 072327Z 0800/0824 18015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM080200 17008KT P6SM SCT150
FM081200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM082100 26015KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KALS 080352Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP195
T01780011 $
METAR KALS 080252Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01940006 51002
METAR KALS 080152Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02390033
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) 08/08/26 04:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...348/024
14000 FT MSL...357/017
13300 FT MSL...354/012
13000 FT MSL...359/018
12500 FT MSL...353/016
12000 FT MSL...355/019
11800 FT MSL...353/017
11100 FT MSL...351/019
11000 FT MSL...347/022
10400 FT MSL...349/016
10200 FT MSL...350/021
10100 FT MSL...355/014
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0203 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 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 080353Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP109
T03390028 $
METAR KPGA 080253Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 35/02 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP101
T03500017 53002 $
METAR KPGA 080153Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 37/00 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP096
T03720000 $
METAR KRQE 080353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02170028 $
METAR KRQE 080253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02390028 53000 $
METAR KRQE 080153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02780028 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2331 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION...SATURDAY 08/00Z THROUGH SUNDAY 09/00Z
EXPECT VFR
CONDITIONS OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS. SCT SHRA/TSRA GENERALLY 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 SIMILAR COVERAGE ON SATURDAY, MAINLY AFT 19Z. SFC WINDS
GENERALLY LIGHT OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS AND OUTFLOWS.
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 09/00Z THROUGH TUESDAY 11/00Z...EXPECT MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS OUTSIDE OF THUNDERSTORMS. SCT-NMRS SHRA/TSRA FROM 18Z-03Z
EACH DAY, BUT ESPECIALLY FOR MONDAY AND 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 080257Z 0803/0906 35011KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM080400 15006KT P6SM BKN150
FM081900 32010KT P6SM SCT150
FM082200 35010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM090400 16005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KSLC 080354Z 19006KT 10SM FEW130 SCT230 31/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03110011 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 080254Z 02006KT 10SM FEW120 FEW190 SCT230 33/M01 A3007 RMK
AO2 SLP117 T03281011 55003 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 080154Z 33003KT 10SM FEW120 SCT180 SCT230 37/M02 A3006 RMK
AO2 SLP112 T03721022 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 072320Z 0800/0824 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150 FEW250
FM082000 29010KT P6SM SCT150 SCT250
METAR KVEL 080353Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02780006
METAR KVEL 080253Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02830033 55003
METAR KVEL 080153Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03110028
METAR KPUC 080353Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 26/M04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02561039
METAR KPUC 080253Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 31/M03 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03061033 53002
METAR KPUC 080153Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 33/M02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP107
T03281022
KCNY 072320Z 0800/0824 30006KT P6SM SKC
FM080600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM081500 12007KT P6SM FEW250
FM082000 29008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 080353Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 27/M10 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02721100
METAR KCNY 080253Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 32/M11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP104
T03171106 55001
METAR KCNY 080153Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 36/M10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP102
T03561100
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0411 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
AVIATION, ISSUED 455 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
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 080353Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 24/M05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02441050 $
METAR KEVW 080253Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 26/M05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02561050 55001 $
METAR KEVW 080153Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 28/M05 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02781050 $
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 080354Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 27/M07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02671067
METAR KRKS 080254Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 28/M08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02781078 53004
METAR KRKS 080154Z AUTO 30015G22KT 10SM CLR 31/M07 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
30030/0100 SLP159 T03061067
KRWL 072331Z 0800/0824 28015G25KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM080200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 25013KT P6SM SKC
FM081700 27021G31KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRWL 080353Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 20/M06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02001061
METAR KRWL 080253Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 24/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02391061 55000
METAR KRWL 080153Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 30/M06 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
23034/0130 WSHFT 0127 SLP145 T03001056
KLAR 072331Z 0800/0824 31011G18KT 6SM FU SCT130
FM080200 18009KT P6SM SKC
FM080700 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM081600 30019G31KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KLAR 080353Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02110000
METAR KLAR 080253Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02110011 53005
METAR KLAR 080153Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 24/M02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02441017
KCYS 072331Z 0800/0824 16015G19KT P6SM FEW250
FM080400 19008KT P6SM SKC
FM080800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM081200 31011KT P6SM FEW250
FM081700 31015G27KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KCYS 080353Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02390072
METAR KCYS 080253Z 18008KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02560061
55000
METAR KCYS 080153Z 19009KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02780050
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/08/26 04:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
24000 FT MSL...165/002
16800 FT MSL...015/003
15000 FT MSL...253/020
14600 FT MSL...255/019
14000 FT MSL...325/023
13000 FT MSL...313/017
12800 FT MSL...304/017
12000 FT MSL...322/021
11200 FT MSL...342/022
11000 FT MSL...330/021
10000 FT MSL...337/022
10000 FT MSL...345/020
9000 FT MSL...340/022
9000 FT MSL...344/019
8000 FT MSL...002/021
8000 FT MSL...005/021
7300 FT MSL...014/023
7000 FT MSL...022/024
6700 FT MSL...017/024
6200 FT MSL...019/024
6000 FT MSL...016/026
5900 FT MSL...016/026
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/08/26 04:14 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...316/027
13200 FT MSL...327/026
13000 FT MSL...306/027
12000 FT MSL...283/018
11700 FT MSL...273/016
11000 FT MSL...237/019
10500 FT MSL...249/021
10000 FT MSL...222/023
9500 FT MSL...214/023
9000 FT MSL...202/023
8600 FT MSL...193/025
8000 FT MSL...181/027
7900 FT MSL...178/028
7400 FT MSL...175/029
7000 FT MSL...166/031
6700 FT MSL...167/031
6600 FT MSL...170/028
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0357 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 955 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
SMOKE REMAINS THE MAIN AVIATION IMPACT THROUGH THE PERIOD. TAFS
WILL PERSIST VFR, THOUGH OCCASIONAL MVFR IMPACTS CONTINUE TO BE
POSSIBLE AND WILL NEED TO BE MONITORED FOR TEMPO ADDITIONS. LIGHTER
WIND IS EXPECTED OVERNIGHT. WIND WILL PICK UP AGAIN AROUND 18Z
SATURDAY, WITH GUSTS OF 20 TO 30 KNOTS AT MOST TERMINALS. WITH A
LITTLE MORE MOISTURE OVER THE AREA, SOME CUMULUS BUILDUP IS EXPECTED
SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACROSS SOUTHWESTERN WYOMING. THIS WILL BRING IN A
SCATTERED CLOUD DECK TO FOR MOST TERMINALS, AS WELL AS THE POTENTIAL
FOR A FEW VIRGA SHOWERS AND ASSOCIATED GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS AT KBPI,
KPNA, AND KRKS.
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 2352 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 532 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
MOST TERMINALS WILL STAY IN VFR CONDITIONS THROUGH THE FORECAST
PERIOD, HOWEVER KSNY AND KAIA MAY EXPERIENCE REDUCED CIGS AROUND
12 TO 15Z. AT KLAR SMOKE IS REDUCING VISIBILITIES TO BELOW 10SM. A
LOW LEVEL JET WILL DEVELOP TONIGHT AROUND THE NEBRASKA
PANHANDLE TERMINALS. A SHALLOW INVERSION NEAR THE SURFACE MAY
KEEP SUSTAINED SURFACE WINDS ON THE LOWER SIDE, BETWEEN 8 AND 15
KNOTS, WITH GUSTS OCCASIONALLY MIXING TO THE SURFACE UP TO 25
KNOTS. A BYPRODUCT OF THIS INVERSION ARE SOME LOW LEVEL WIND
SHEAR CONCERNS FOR PRIMARILY KCDR AND KAIA THROUGH 12Z. SURFACE
MOISTURE INCREASES TO NEAR SATURATION AT KAIA AND KSNY WHICH MAY
CREATE A DECK OF LOW CIGS TO AROUND 1KFT AROUND SUNRISE. FOG
SEEMS UNLIKELY, BUT NOT IMPOSSIBLE. WINDS DECREASE BY MORNING
LEAVING MOST TERMINALS VARIABLE THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON WHEN
A WIND SHIFT OUT OF THE WEST TO NORTHWEST OCCURS FROM A
RETREATING FRONTAL BOUNDARY. SOME ISOLATED SHOWERS AND STORMS
ARE POSSIBLE LATE AFTERNOON, BUT PROBABILITIES ARE TOO LOW TO
INCLUDE IN TAFS AT THIS TIME.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 080415Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3019 RMK AO2
T02230175
METAR KIBM 080355Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3020 RMK AO2
T02310173
METAR KIBM 080335Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3019 RMK AO2
T02420175
KSNY 072331Z 0800/0824 12013KT P6SM SKC
FM080300 14014G21KT P6SM SKC
FM081100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020
FM081400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT050
FM081900 33011G24KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 080415Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3014 RMK AO2
T02190158
METAR KOGA 080355Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3014 RMK AO2
T02270154
METAR KOGA 080335Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3015 RMK AO2
T02330147
KMCK 072320Z 0800/0824 10011KT P6SM SKC
FM081400 15011G24KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 080353Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM CLR 24/21 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02440206
METAR KMCK 080253Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 26/20 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02560200 53011
METAR KMCK 080153Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02720178
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/08/26 04:16 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...323/040
15000 FT MSL...326/034
14000 FT MSL...323/034
13000 FT MSL...328/034
12000 FT MSL...331/031
12000 FT MSL...331/031
11000 FT MSL...331/029
10100 FT MSL...331/026
10000 FT MSL...324/025
9000 FT MSL...343/016
8500 FT MSL...336/014
8000 FT MSL...339/009
7500 FT MSL...349/009
7000 FT MSL...062/013
6500 FT MSL...098/006
6000 FT MSL...057/016
5400 FT MSL...056/017
5000 FT MSL...049/020
4700 FT MSL...050/021
4100 FT MSL...047/022
4000 FT MSL...049/021
3600 FT MSL...053/022
3400 FT MSL...050/022
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 080353Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02170150
METAR KGLD 080253Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02390150 53005
METAR KGLD 080153Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02720150
KGCK 072320Z 0800/0824 17010KT P6SM SKC
FM081800 18015G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 080354Z AUTO 11008KT 8SM CLR 27/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02670161
METAR KGCK 080254Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02780161 53001
METAR KGCK 080154Z 11006KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03000161
METAR KLBL 080356Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02670156
METAR KLBL 080256Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940161 53007
METAR KLBL 080156Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03390161
METAR KEHA 080415Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T02600141
METAR KEHA 080355Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T02500147
METAR KEHA 080335Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3013 RMK AO2
T02510149
GOODLAND (KGLD) 08/08/26 04:17 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
16000 FT MSL...350/038
15000 FT MSL...347/033
14800 FT MSL...345/034
14000 FT MSL...346/032
13000 FT MSL...341/026
12600 FT MSL...328/017
12000 FT MSL...335/020
11000 FT MSL...305/015
10700 FT MSL...302/016
10000 FT MSL...267/010
9100 FT MSL...220/011
9000 FT MSL...205/011
8000 FT MSL...173/013
8000 FT MSL...174/013
7000 FT MSL...160/018
6900 FT MSL...160/018
6100 FT MSL...148/019
6000 FT MSL...146/019
5300 FT MSL...130/019
5000 FT MSL...126/021
4700 FT MSL...117/017
4200 FT MSL...119/023
4000 FT MSL...112/020
4000 FT MSL...109/020
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/08/26 04:12 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
17000 FT MSL...328/004
16000 FT MSL...359/026
15000 FT MSL...003/026
14000 FT MSL...360/023
13900 FT MSL...359/022
13000 FT MSL...000/019
12000 FT MSL...013/016
11700 FT MSL...016/015
11000 FT MSL...027/011
10000 FT MSL...038/007
9800 FT MSL...067/003
8200 FT MSL...246/006
8000 FT MSL...236/007
7100 FT MSL...210/009
7000 FT MSL...210/009
6000 FT MSL...163/012
6000 FT MSL...171/014
5000 FT MSL...136/019
5000 FT MSL...137/017
4400 FT MSL...130/022
4000 FT MSL...128/024
3700 FT MSL...125/020
3200 FT MSL...124/027
3000 FT MSL...123/023
3000 FT MSL...123/023
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 0419 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 8, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/
ISSUED AT 1119 PM CDT FRI AUG 7 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL THROUGHOUT THE TAF PERIOD.
SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS WILL SHIFT MORE SOUTHERLY AND INCREASE INTO
SATURDAY AFTERNOON. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO BE SUSTAINED 15-20
KNOTS WITH GUSTS 25-30 KNOTS. SOME MODEL GUIDANCE DOES INDICATE
A FEW STORMS WILL BE POSSIBLE INTO THE AREA LATE SATURDAY
AFTERNOON AND EARLY EVENING, AND COULD RESULT IN LOCALLY
STRONGER WINDS. HOWEVER, THE CHANCE OF OCCURRENCE AT ANY GIVEN
TERMINAL IS LOW, 20% OR LESS.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 072320Z 0800/0824 12008KT P6SM FEW100
FM080400 19009KT P6SM FEW250
FM081800 18012G22KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KGUY 080353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02890150
METAR KGUY 080253Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP116
T03060144 53007
METAR KGUY 080153Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03280139
KDHT 080150Z 0802/0824 16009KT P6SM SCT100
FM080400 21010KT P6SM SCT250
FM081800 19012G22KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KDHT 080353Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02610133
METAR KDHT 080253Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP133
T03060122 53015
METAR KDHT 080153Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP126 T03110133
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 080353Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 29/M07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02941072
METAR KFMN 080253Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 32/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03171044 55002
METAR KFMN 080153Z 26009KT 10SM CLR 34/M04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03391044
METAR KLVS 080353Z AUTO 11017KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3044 RMK AO2 PK WND
10029/0338 SLP186 T02060089
METAR KLVS 080253Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 22/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP161
60000 T02220028 55007
METAR KLVS 080153Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02440022
METAR KRTN 080353Z AUTO 18004G17KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01890083
METAR KRTN 080253Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02170061 55005
METAR KRTN 080153Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP177
T02280078
METAR KCAO 080355Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02560100
METAR KCAO 080255Z AUTO 21014G22KT 10SM SCT100 26/13 A3022 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19027/0242 SLP157 T02610128 53015
METAR KCAO 080155Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02890117
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 2329 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 7, 2026
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 527 PM MDT FRI AUG 7 2026
SCATTERED SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL CONTINUE TO FAVOR SOUTHWEST AND
EASTERN NEW MEXICO THIS EVENING, WITH STORM MOTIONS GENERALLY TO
THE SOUTH. A FEW STORMS COULD GEL INTO A DISORGANIZED LINE IN THE
EASTERN PLAINS, BUT THAT LOOKS LESS LIKELY NOW BASED ON RECENT
RADAR TRENDS. CONVECTION EAST OF THE CENTRAL MOUNTAIN CHAIN WILL
CONTINUE TO CREATE GUSTY GAP WINDS AT KABQ AND KSAF UNTIL AROUND
03Z THIS EVENING, POTENTIALLY LATER DEPENDING ON CONVECTION
INTENSITY IN EASTERN NEW MEXICO.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 080000Z
VALID 080600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 0605 9900+23 2906+15 2514-07 2820-20 283433 283743 294651
BCE 3508+15 0806-06 9900-17 271032 292041 322752
LND 3408+20 3015+13 2723-08 2925-21 294735 295544 305451
RKS 3508 3017+14 2822-07 2927-20 293634 304843 304451
GJT 0308+24 0208+16 9900-06 3113-19 312433 313242 312852
FMN 1808+23 9900+15 0112-06 3410-18 360732 352042 352352
ABQ 1816+19 9900+13 0130-07 3620-18 010932 091341 051353
MBW 2608 2709+14 2822-07 2924-20 304435 305344 304750
DEN 2023+21 2215+13 3217-06 3029-20 313733 313742 302851
PUB 1718+22 1913+13 3608-06 3217-19 322533 322642 302452
ALS 1810+14 3518-06 3213-17 331332 341543 331853
TCC 2019 2118+18 9900+11 0727-07 0419-18 342832 312541 302053
BFF 1738 2229+19 2721+13 3224-06 3129-21 303937 304545 304950
GLD 1618 1816+19 2712+12 3234-07 3323-21 323335 313942 303351
GCK 1613+25 2109+18 3608+12 3533-07 3427-21 332733 312241 301951
GAG 2319+25 2907+18 3407+10 0132-07 0136-21 341832 311641 312551
AMA 1926 2110+17 0509+11 0437-07 0232-19 342433 331841 311451
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DATA BASED ON 080000Z
VALID 081200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+22 2908+14 2614-07 2826-20 283434 294241 294452
BCE 9900+14 9900-07 2506-18 282032 312341 302352
LND 2814+20 2819+12 2819-07 2929-20 294035 294744 295352
RKS 2914 2921+13 2832-07 2833-20 293834 294443 304852
GJT 9900+23 9900+15 2609-07 3018-19 313333 303543 324252
FMN 2012+20 2005+13 9900-07 3615-18 341632 342443 343652
ABQ 2706+19 3506+12 0926-06 0525-19 361933 351442 352752
MBW 2911 2914+13 2835-08 2924-20 304035 314444 305152
DEN 3007+23 9900+14 3116-07 3222-20 313835 314544 314652
PUB 2515+21 2515+14 3306-06 3218-21 333034 323744 313252
ALS 2513+13 0205-06 3614-20 332533 332943 322853
TCC 2205 2411+19 1712+12 0620-07 0217-20 352633 332742 352352
BFF 2132 2716+21 2912+13 2924-08 2921-22 323236 323545 314652
GLD 2020 2419+20 2708+13 3316-08 3115-21 323535 324244 304550
GCK 2717+26 2610+18 0507+11 0122-08 3415-21 323634 324043 313451
GAG 2721+25 9900+17 9900+08 0416-07 0124-20 342733 332442 321751
AMA 2622 9900+18 1505+09 0625-07 0325-19 363033 342242 341752
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DATA BASED ON 080000Z
VALID 090000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3309+22 3308+14 2721-06 2520-18 272933 273742 274553
BCE 2707+14 2905-06 2608-17 291131 281142 282453
LND 3210+22 3011+14 2922-07 2934-20 283735 294943 285953
RKS 2715 2815+13 3129-07 2932-18 273134 294342 285053
GJT 3217+23 3113+15 2210-05 2409-18 312533 313241 303453
FMN 3505+25 9900+16 9900-05 9900-18 331533 352342 332853
ABQ 1905+23 1705+15 9900-06 0509-18 361732 012142 012952
MBW 2917 2918+15 3020-07 3027-19 293635 304743 305853
DEN 2910+23 3214+15 3124-06 3030-19 303134 314142 324552
PUB 3610+23 3606+15 3211-06 3220-19 302235 323343 333452
ALS 2613+14 3609-06 3615-18 312633 332942 343452
TCC 2011 2011+21 2011+12 0119-06 0118-19 362733 362642 361852
BFF 2607 2608+22 2711+14 2925-07 3028-20 303335 303745 315152
GLD 2216 2417+22 2717+14 3022-07 3132-19 313435 313444 324051
GCK 1916+30 2016+22 2016+13 3316-07 3426-19 333135 333043 333351
GAG 1912+29 1912+20 1911+11 3619-08 3413-20 341834 331742 312051
AMA 1910 1910+21 1909+12 0224-07 0119-19 352833 352142 341752
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