095
NZUS99 KBOU 281128
SYNBOU
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO
0525 MDT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KFNL 281056Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144 T01560117
$
METAR KFNL 280956Z 07010KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP141 T01720117
$
METAR KFNL 280856Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP140 T01830117
55000 $
METAR KGXY 281056Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01610139
METAR KGXY 280956Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01670139
METAR KGXY 280856Z 07004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01560111
50000
METAR KLMO 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 13/09 A3018 RMK AO2
T01250086
METAR KLMO 281055Z AUTO 27004KT 7SM CLR 14/09 A3018 RMK AO2
T01370093
METAR KLMO 281035Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3018 RMK AO2
T01430086
METAR KBDU 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 281035Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3015 RMK AO2
T01470085
METAR KEIK 281055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3015 RMK AO2
T01430084
METAR KEIK 281035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT150 15/08 A3014 RMK AO2
T01480084
KBJC 280536Z 2806/2906 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 BKN120
FM280800 25007KT P6SM FEW120
FM281300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM281800 28010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 PROB30 2819/2901
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM290100 26007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM290500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
METAR KBJC 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 281055Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 281035Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3020 RMK AO2
KDEN 280855Z 2809/2912 18011KT P6SM FEW100 FEW150
FM281100 23011KT P6SM FEW120
FM281600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM282100 02008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 PROB30 2821/2902
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM290200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
FM290500 22009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
METAR KDEN 281053Z 23008KT 10SM FEW150 19/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01890089
METAR KDEN 280953Z 16007KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 16/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01560089
METAR KDEN 280853Z 18011KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 18/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01830094 56004
KBKF 280900Z 2809/2915 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3018INS
TEMPO 2822/2902 VRB15G25KT 9999 -SHRA BKN090
BECMG 2902/2903 VRB06KT 9999 SCT120 SCT200 QNH3012INS
TX32/2820Z TN18/2813Z
METAR KBKF 281058Z 19006KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 19/08 A3018 RMK AO2A
SLP129 T01850079
METAR KBKF 280958Z 19010KT 10SM SCT220 20/08 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP129
T01970081
METAR KBKF 280858Z 19011KT 10SM FEW220 20/08 A3019 RMK AO2A SLP124
T02040081 57004
KAPA 280536Z 2806/2906 17009KT P6SM FEW220
FM280900 21012KT P6SM FEW110 SCT220
FM281500 26007KT P6SM FEW120
FM282000 02007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2820/2901
VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM290100 22012KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
SPECI KAPA 281117Z 14006KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 18/09 A3021 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1057 T01780089
METAR KAPA 281053Z 13006KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 18/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01780089
METAR KAPA 280953Z 23011KT 160V250 10SM SCT220 18/08 A3021 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0847 SLP153 T01830083
METAR KMNH 281115Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281055Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 281035Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281115Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281055Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 281035Z AUTO 13007G13KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281115Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281055Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 281035Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 281053Z AUTO 17014G26KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
17026/1047 SLP152 T01670133
METAR KAKO 280953Z AUTO 16014KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01670133
METAR KAKO 280853Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01670128 50001
SPECI KLIC 281103Z AUTO 17006KT 8SM FEW004 13/13 A3024 RMK AO2
T01330128
METAR KLIC 281055Z AUTO 15005KT 8SM CLR 13/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01280122
METAR KLIC 280955Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01390133
METAR KHEQ 281115Z AUTO 18004KT 9SM CLR 15/15 A3012 RMK AO2 T01470145
$
METAR KHEQ 281055Z AUTO 19005KT 9SM CLR 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2 T01490148
$
METAR KHEQ 281035Z AUTO 17005KT 9SM CLR 15/15 A3013 RMK AO2 T01500148
$
METAR K2V6 281114Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281054Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 281034Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 281053Z AUTO 17014G25KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
15026/0954 SLP161 T01720156
METAR KITR 280953Z AUTO 16015G23KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
15026/0915 SLP164 T01720156
METAR KITR 280853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP169 T01670133
58001
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/28/2026
FORT COLLINS - 06:23:58 MDT / 19:38:55 MDT
DENVER - 06:24:34 MDT / 19:37:29 MDT
STERLING - 06:16:26 MDT / 19:31:38 MDT
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/28/26 11:21 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
14000 FT MSL...331/033
13000 FT MSL...326/019
12600 FT MSL...323/021
12000 FT MSL...332/022
11100 FT MSL...332/022
11000 FT MSL...340/021
10000 FT MSL...351/018
9900 FT MSL...351/020
9000 FT MSL...356/019
8800 FT MSL...359/020
8000 FT MSL...353/019
8000 FT MSL...348/018
7300 FT MSL...329/016
7000 FT MSL...313/013
6600 FT MSL...302/013
6200 FT MSL...264/018
5900 FT MSL...269/015
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0818 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1137 PM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. DRAINAGE WINDS
ARE ESTABLISHED AT DEN/APA AND SHOULD CONTINUE THROUGH THE
OVERNIGHT HOURS.
A LITTLE MORE UNCERTAINTY WITH BOTH THE PREVAILING WINDS AND
CONVECTIVE POTENTIAL FOR FRIDAY. STATISTICAL GUIDANCE FOLLOWS A
TYPICAL DIURNAL PATTERN, WITH A GRADUAL CLOCKWISE TURN TO THE
WINDS DURING THE MORNING HOURS BEFORE SETTLING ON A LIGHT
NORTH/NORTHEAST BY THE EARLY AFTERNOON. SCATTERED HIGH-BASED
SHOWERS WILL LIKELY COMPLICATE THIS A BIT, WITH INVERTED-V
SOUNDINGS FAVORING GUSTY HIGH-BASED CONVECTION DURING MOST OF THE
AFTERNOON AND EVENING. HAVE KEPT THE PROB30 WITH ONLY A FEW MINOR
ADJUSTMENTS AT THIS POINT.
ONCE CONVECTION DIMINISHES DURING THE EVENING, WE SHOULD SEE A
QUICK RETURN TO DRAINAGE FLOW FOR FRIDAY NIGHT INTO SATURDAY.
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR K4BM 281115Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 281055Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 281035Z AUTO 21006G15KT 190V260 10SM CLR 13/01 A3071 RMK
AO2
METAR KAFF 281055Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01380076
METAR KAFF 280955Z 01006KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP159
T01350079
METAR KAFF 280855Z 35007KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3029 RMK AO2A SLP159
T01370085 58003
KCOS 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM281800 17008KT P6SM FEW110 BKN200
FM282300 24012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM290300 31007KT P6SM FEW120 BKN200
FM290700 36006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCOS 281054Z 12006KT 10SM FEW160 15/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01500094 $
METAR KCOS 280954Z 35005KT 10SM FEW160 16/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01610089 $
METAR KCOS 280854Z 36007KT 10SM FEW160 16/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01560094 58006 $
METAR KFLY 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3034 RMK AO2
T01380070
METAR KFLY 281055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3034 RMK AO2
T01400056
METAR KFLY 281035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3034 RMK AO2
T01470052
KFCS 280400Z 2804/2910 24009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3029INS
BECMG 2818/2819 16012KT 9999 VCTS SCT080CB QNH3020INS
TEMPO 2822/2901 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRA OVC080CB
BECMG 2901/2902 28009KT 9999 VCSH BKN110 QNH3015INS
BECMG 2905/2906 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT140 QNH3018INS
TX30/2821Z
TN14/2809Z
METAR KFCS 281055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01670099 $
METAR KFCS 280955Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01760082 $
METAR KFCS 280855Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM BKN160 18/09 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N SLP178 T01770088 58005 $
KPUB 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM281800 16007KT P6SM FEW200
FM282200 14009KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM290000 31013KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM290300 31007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM290700 29006KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPUB 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01500106
METAR KPUB 280953Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01560106
METAR KPUB 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP154
T01720117 51004
METAR KVTP 281115Z AUTO 26013KT 10SM SCT120 12/03 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 281055Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 281035Z AUTO 26014G18KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 281054Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01500106 $
METAR KTAD 280954Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01440111 $
METAR KTAD 280854Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01500111 53001 $
METAR KLHX 281053Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01670128
METAR KLHX 280953Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01940128
METAR KLHX 280853Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02110122 58011
METAR KLAA 281053Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01890156
METAR KLAA 280953Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01830161
METAR KLAA 280853Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02060156 58001
METAR KSPD 281056Z AUTO 19012KT 18/13 A3021 RMK AO1 SLP162 T01830133
$
METAR KSPD 280956Z AUTO 19011KT 19/13 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP155 T01940133
$
METAR KSPD 280856Z AUTO 19012KT 20/13 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP154 T02000133
58004 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/28/2026
BURLINGTON - 06:14:19 MDT / 19:26:13 MDT
PUEBLO - 06:24:56 MDT / 19:34:22 MDT
LAMAR - 06:17:08 MDT / 19:26:09 MDT
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/28/26 11:17 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
15000 FT MSL...349/024
14200 FT MSL...348/019
14000 FT MSL...353/024
13000 FT MSL...345/023
12400 FT MSL...332/024
12000 FT MSL...339/020
11000 FT MSL...334/021
10800 FT MSL...328/018
10000 FT MSL...340/019
9700 FT MSL...303/015
7700 FT MSL...025/007
7100 FT MSL...045/010
7000 FT MSL...052/011
6400 FT MSL...055/017
6000 FT MSL...059/018
5900 FT MSL...072/017
5700 FT MSL...056/021
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1110 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 510 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ANTICIPATED ACROSS MUCH OF THE FORECAST AREA OVER THE
NEXT 24 HRS, INCLUDING THE THREE MAIN TAF SITES OF KCOS, KPUB AND
KALS. PLAN ON GUSTY WESTERLY WINDS THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AT KALS DUE
TO OUTFLOW FROM EXPECTED CONVECTION ALONG THE CONTINENTAL DIVIDE.
KCOS AND KPUB MAY SEE ENHANCED WESTERLY SURFACE WINDS FROM HIGH-
BASED CONVECTION OVER THE EASTERN MTS, BUT FEEL THAT STORMS WILL NOT
APPROACH TERMINAL SITES.
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KCAG 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 11/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01110044
METAR KCAG 280953Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01110056
METAR KCAG 280853Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01440044 50003
METAR KHDN 281056Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01500033
METAR KHDN 280956Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM OVC110 17/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01670033
METAR KHDN 280856Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM FEW110 16/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01560033 58001
METAR KSBS 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 12/03 A3032 RMK AO1
T01240033
METAR KSBS 281055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 12/03 A3033 RMK AO1
T01240032
METAR KSBS 281035Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM BKN110 12/03 A3033 RMK AO1
T01230030
METAR KC07 281115Z AUTO 10SM 13/01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281055Z AUTO 10SM 13/01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 281035Z AUTO 10SM 13/01 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 281115Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM SCT100 OVC120 09/02 A3043 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 281055Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM OVC110 08/02 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 281035Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM OVC110 08/01 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 281053Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01330044
METAR KEEO 280953Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM FEW120 14/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01390050
METAR KEEO 280853Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01440050 50004
METAR K20V 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 281035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 10/04 A3041 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3049 RMK AO2
T00790029
METAR KGNB 281055Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT110 09/03 A3049 RMK AO2
T00870028
METAR KGNB 281035Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT110 09/03 A3049 RMK AO2
T00910033
METAR K0CO 281115Z AUTO 28021G26KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 281055Z AUTO 28017G21KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 281035Z AUTO 28016KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281113Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 281033Z AUTO 29010G16KT 10SM SCT120 13/M01 A3064 RMK AO2
KGJT 281120Z 2812/2912 11007KT P6SM SCT120
FM281600 16008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM282000 29008KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM290100 19009KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250
FM290400 10008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250
METAR KGJT 281053Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02390044
METAR KGJT 280953Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM FEW110 23/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02280056
METAR KGJT 280853Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02330039 50005
KRIL 281120Z 2812/2912 17004KT P6SM FEW050 FEW090 SCT120
FM281900 27012G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM290100 24009KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM290200 17008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
FM290600 11008KT P6SM SCT100 OVC250
METAR KRIL 281053Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM FEW050 FEW090 SCT120 16/07 A3026
RMK AO2 RAB29E40 SLP168 P0000 T01610067
METAR KRIL 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01670033
METAR KRIL 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01720033 51008
METAR K5SM 281115Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 OVC085 12/M01 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 281055Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 OVC085 12/00 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 281035Z AUTO 10SM BKN075 OVC100 13/M01 A3066 RMK AO2
KEGE 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120
FM281800 24009KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM282000 25016G24KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM290000 22012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
FM290400 13008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
METAR KEGE 281056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01280033
METAR KEGE 280956Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN120 13/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01330033
METAR KEGE 280856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01440039 50006
KASE 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100
FM281700 32010G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM282000 30012G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN110
FM290000 22008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
FM290400 18008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KASE 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 16/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01560033
METAR KASE 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 16/03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01560028
METAR KASE 280853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM BKN120 16/02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01610022 58002
METAR KCCU 281115Z AUTO 22008G17KT 10SM SCT075 10/M01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281055Z AUTO 24012G16KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 281035Z AUTO 23009G14KT 10SM CLR 10/M01 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 281053Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 05/03 A3062 RMK AO2 SLP205
T00500033
METAR KLXV 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 03/03 A3062 RMK AO2 SLP208
T00330028
METAR KLXV 280853Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 05/04 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP206
T00500039 58003
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/28/2026
RANGELY - 06:39:23 MDT / 19:53:11 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:39:42 MDT / 19:51:04 MDT
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:31:05 MDT / 19:45:50 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/28/26 11:21 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...244/022
24000 FT MSL...243/023
23900 FT MSL...243/023
22000 FT MSL...245/024
21200 FT MSL...248/024
20000 FT MSL...258/025
19000 FT MSL...256/026
19000 FT MSL...257/026
18000 FT MSL...259/025
17200 FT MSL...244/024
17000 FT MSL...245/024
16000 FT MSL...244/024
15500 FT MSL...244/025
15000 FT MSL...238/018
14400 FT MSL...242/024
14000 FT MSL...241/021
13300 FT MSL...213/022
13000 FT MSL...258/021
12400 FT MSL...228/016
12000 FT MSL...281/018
11800 FT MSL...297/021
11100 FT MSL...302/022
11000 FT MSL...306/023
10400 FT MSL...320/019
10200 FT MSL...304/025
10100 FT MSL...327/017
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0530 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1125 PM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
SOME CLOUDS WILL MOVE OVERHEAD TONIGHT, MAYBE A QUICK SHOWER BUT
NO TAF SITES WILL BE AFFECTED. MORE CONVECTION ON TAP THIS
AFTERNOON WITH MAYBE KASE AND KTEX SEEING A SHOWER/STORM SO
INCLUDED IN PROB30 GROUPS. OUTSIDE OF THE CONVECTION, VFR
CONDITIONS PERSIST AS WINDS PICK UP SOME WITH GUSTS OF 25KTS
BEING COMMON AT SEVERAL TAF SITES.
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 281115Z AUTO 08004KT 5SM HZ CLR 18/06 A3022 RMK AO2
T01750063
METAR KAJZ 281055Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 18/06 A3023 RMK AO2
T01820060
METAR KAJZ 281035Z AUTO 06007KT 7SM CLR 21/05 A3022 RMK AO2
T02050046
KMTJ 281120Z 2812/2912 16004KT P6SM SCT150
FM281800 35005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM282000 26009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM282300 30010KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM290300 12008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
METAR KMTJ 281053Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01670056
METAR KMTJ 280953Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM FEW120 19/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01890050
METAR KMTJ 280853Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02000056 50004
METAR KGUC 281056Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM FEW100 13/06 A3046 RMK AO2 RAB38E52
SLP216 P0000 T01280056 $
METAR KGUC 280956Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP220
T00940056 $
METAR KGUC 280856Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01280044 51007 $
METAR K7BM 281115Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 281055Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 281035Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 281115Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3047 RMK AO2
T00860049
METAR KAEJ 281055Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 09/05 A3047 RMK AO2
T00940050
METAR KAEJ 281035Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3048 RMK AO2
T01020055
METAR KANK 281115Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3041 RMK AO2
T01280064
METAR KANK 281055Z AUTO 32011G16KT 10SM SCT110 13/07 A3041 RMK AO2
T01300067
METAR KANK 281035Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM SCT110 13/07 A3041 RMK AO2
T01320067
METAR KMYP 281115Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 281055Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 281035Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 281115Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3024 RMK AO2
T01810036
METAR KAIB 281055Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3024 RMK AO2
T01770036
METAR KAIB 281035Z AUTO 12010KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3023 RMK AO2
T01770036
KTEX 281120Z 2812/2912 14004KT P6SM SKC
FM281800 23010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 PROB30 2818/2822 4SM
-TSRA BKN090CB
FM290100 28007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250
FM290400 11007KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KTEX 281115Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281055Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 281035Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 281115Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 281055Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 281035Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3049 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 281053Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01440044
METAR KCEZ 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01560050
METAR KCEZ 280853Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01720050 58002
KDRO 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
FM281900 27008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM290500 07006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KDRO 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01330050
METAR KDRO 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01440061
METAR KDRO 280853Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01330056 50005
METAR KPSO 281115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 281055Z AUTO 29002KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 281035Z AUTO 28002KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 281115Z AUTO 23013G16KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3079 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 281055Z AUTO 22012G18KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3079 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 281035Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3079 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
PWINO
KALS 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM282100 24009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM282200 29010G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM290200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KALS 281052Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 10/06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01000056 $
METAR KALS 280952Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01170061 $
METAR KALS 280852Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP195
T01330067 50002 $
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/28/2026
VAIL - 06:30:15 MDT / 19:42:57 MDT
DURANGO - 06:39:03 MDT / 19:46:15 MDT
ALAMOSA - 06:30:51 MDT / 19:38:29 MDT
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/28/26 11:21 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
25000 FT MSL...244/022
24000 FT MSL...243/023
23900 FT MSL...243/023
22000 FT MSL...245/024
21200 FT MSL...248/024
20000 FT MSL...258/025
19000 FT MSL...256/026
19000 FT MSL...257/026
18000 FT MSL...259/025
17200 FT MSL...244/024
17000 FT MSL...245/024
16000 FT MSL...244/024
15500 FT MSL...244/025
15000 FT MSL...238/018
14400 FT MSL...242/024
14000 FT MSL...241/021
13300 FT MSL...213/022
13000 FT MSL...258/021
12400 FT MSL...228/016
12000 FT MSL...281/018
11800 FT MSL...297/021
11100 FT MSL...302/022
11000 FT MSL...306/023
10400 FT MSL...320/019
10200 FT MSL...304/025
10100 FT MSL...327/017
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0530 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1125 PM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
SOME CLOUDS WILL MOVE OVERHEAD TONIGHT, MAYBE A QUICK SHOWER BUT
NO TAF SITES WILL BE AFFECTED. MORE CONVECTION ON TAP THIS
AFTERNOON WITH MAYBE KASE AND KTEX SEEING A SHOWER/STORM SO
INCLUDED IN PROB30 GROUPS. OUTSIDE OF THE CONVECTION, VFR
CONDITIONS PERSIST AS WINDS PICK UP SOME WITH GUSTS OF 25KTS
BEING COMMON AT SEVERAL TAF SITES.
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *
KPGA 281120Z 2812/2912 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
FM282100 30010KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2822/2902 23020G35KT 6SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM290300 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KPGA 281053Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02670050 $
METAR KPGA 280953Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02720050 $
METAR KPGA 280853Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02720050 58003 $
METAR KRQE 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01330072 $
METAR KRQE 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01560056 $
METAR KRQE 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 17/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01670061 50001 $
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1056 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION...FRIDAY 28/12Z THROUGH SATURDAY 29/12Z
MAINLY VFR
CONDITIONS, BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE IN STORMS. SCATTERED SHOWERS/STORMS
BEGIN AROUND 18Z IN THE HIGHER TERRAIN TODAY. SHOWERS AND STORMS
COULD LAST THROUGH 06Z FAR NORTH-NORTHWESTERN ARIZONA, EAST-
SOUTHEAST OF KPGA AND NEAR THE WHITE MOUNTAINS NEAR KJTC, THEN
RELATIVELY QUIET CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY.
SW-W 5-15KTS THIS AFTERNOON. LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN
OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS WITH THE
POTENTIAL FOR GUSTS UP TO 40 KT.
OUTLOOK...SATURDAY 29/12Z THROUGH MONDAY 31/12Z...VFR CONDITIONS
WITH MVFR TO IFR POSSIBLE IN HEAVIER STORMS. SCATTERED TO
NUMEROUS SHOWERS/STORMS SATURDAY AFTERNOON ACROSS ALL OF NORTHERN
ARIZONA WITH SOME OF THESE STORMS LASTING OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO
SUNDAY MORNING. ANOTHER ROUND OF SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS/STORMS
ON SUNDAY WITH MOST OF NORTHERN ARIZONA SEEING COVERAGE, WITH
SCATTERED SHOWERS/STORMS POTENTIALLY LINGERING OVERNIGHT SUNDAY.
WINDS SW-W 10-20KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN
OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR STORMS.
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *
KSLC 281120Z 2812/2918 14008KT P6SM SCT150 BKN200
FM281700 30010G18KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120 PROB30 2821/2901
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB OVC100
FM290200 16007KT P6SM BKN080 BKN120 PROB30 2904/2907
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB OVC100
METAR KSLC 281054Z 10004KT 10SM FEW120 BKN180 24/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02390117 $
METAR KSLC 280954Z 04003KT 10SM BKN120 BKN150 24/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02390117 $
METAR KSLC 280854Z 17007KT 10SM BKN150 24/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02390111 58000 $
KVEL 281120Z 2812/2912 29007KT P6SM FEW150
FM281900 22008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
FM282100 24012G21KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM290200 22007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM290900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KVEL 281053Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01610067
METAR KVEL 280953Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01670067
METAR KVEL 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01780067 51007
METAR KPUC 281053Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01720044
METAR KPUC 280953Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01670044
METAR KPUC 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01940050 58001
KCNY 281120Z 2812/2912 32006KT P6SM SCT150
FM281900 25007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM282100 26013G21KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM290200 23009KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCNY 281053Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02440050
METAR KCNY 280953Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02560050
METAR KCNY 280853Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02610056 58011
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0955 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION, ISSUED 1053 PM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
KSLC...WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO SHIFT SOUTHEAST AND REMAIN OVERALL
LIGHT THROUGH THE OVERNIGHT HOURS. SHOWERS DEVELOPING AFTER 15Z
ACROSS NORTHERN UTAH MAY RESULT IN MORE VARIABLE WINDS THROUGH THE
MORNING BEFORE SHIFTING NORTHWESTERLY AFTER 18Z. CHANCES FOR
THUNDERSTORMS INCREASES TO A 30% CHANCE BETWEEN 21-01Z, WITH A BRIEF
LULL IN ACTIVITY BEFORE A MORE WELL-DEFINED LINE OF STORMS MOVES IN
LATER IN THE EVENING. STORMS TOMORROW WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING
GUSTY AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS WITH GUSTS 35 TO 40 KTS POSSIBLE.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...SHOWER ACTIVITY WILL DWINDLE
ACROSS THE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE EVENING AND
OVERNIGHT. ISOLATED SHOWERS DEVELOPING AFTER 15Z ACROSS PORTIONS OF
NORTHERN UTAH MAY RESULT IN VARIABLE WINDS FOR SOME TERMINALS
THROUGH THE MORNING. OTHERWISE, WINDS REMAIN GENERALLY LIGHT AND
DIURNALLY DRIVEN ACROSS THE REST OF THE AIRSPACE THROUGH THE
MORNING. WIDESPREAD CONVECTION IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP AFTER 19-21Z
ACROSS MUCH OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING, MOVING NORTHEAST THROUGH
THE REMAINDER OF THE EVENING. A LULL IN ACTIVITY IS EXPECTED ACROSS
NORTHERN UTAH IN THE EVENING BEFORE A MORE DEVELOPED AREA OF
THUNDERSTORMS MOVES THROUGH LATE IN THE EVENING INTO EARLY SUNDAY
MORNING. STORMS TOMORROW WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY AND
ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS, WITH ISOLATED GUSTS TO 50 KTS POSSIBLE.
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *
KEVW 281120Z 2812/2912 16008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180
FM281500 22011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM281800 24018G30KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
PROB30 2823/2903 -TSRA BKN060CB OVC100
FM290300 22010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 OVC100=
METAR KEVW 281053Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM FEW110 15/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01500083
METAR KEVW 280953Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW120 14/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01440083
METAR KEVW 280853Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01440083 58011
KRKS 281120Z 2812/2912 17005KT P6SM FEW100 BKN250
FM281600 21008KT P6SM BKN250
FM281800 24018G26KT P6SM -SHRA BKN100 PROB30 2819/2901
VRB25G40KT 6SM -TSRA SCT050 BKN080CB
FM290100 21013KT P6SM BKN100 OVC150 PROB30 2901/2907
VRB20G30KT 6SM -SHRA SCT050 OVC080
FM290700 23007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080
METAR KRKS 281054Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01610044
METAR KRKS 280954Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01670050
METAR KRKS 280854Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01440044 50007
KRWL 281124Z 2812/2912 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM281700 25020G30KT P6SM BKN100
FM282100 25022G34KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 2821/2824
VRB35G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB OVC100
FM290100 24011KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KRWL 281053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01610033
METAR KRWL 280953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01780033
METAR KRWL 280853Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01940033 50000
KLAR 281124Z 2812/2912 22006KT P6SM SCT120
FM281700 27016G26KT P6SM SCT100
FM290100 21008KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KLAR 281053Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM BKN110 16/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01560028
METAR KLAR 280953Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01390028
METAR KLAR 280853Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP141
T01330028 50000
KCYS 281124Z 2812/2912 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM281500 27009KT P6SM FEW130
FM281800 27012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT110
FM290100 26007KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KCYS 281053Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01440106 $
METAR KCYS 280953Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP147
T01500106
METAR KCYS 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01440100 58004
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/28/26 11:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
28000 FT MSL...222/037
26000 FT MSL...222/031
25000 FT MSL...226/027
24000 FT MSL...265/021
22000 FT MSL...252/024
20000 FT MSL...249/023
19000 FT MSL...238/025
18000 FT MSL...258/024
17000 FT MSL...218/019
16000 FT MSL...290/003
15000 FT MSL...236/022
14600 FT MSL...343/002
14000 FT MSL...274/005
13000 FT MSL...254/012
12700 FT MSL...244/011
12000 FT MSL...302/014
11100 FT MSL...234/006
11000 FT MSL...306/015
10000 FT MSL...331/015
10000 FT MSL...337/013
9000 FT MSL...342/017
9000 FT MSL...346/018
8100 FT MSL...003/018
8000 FT MSL...002/018
7400 FT MSL...005/017
7000 FT MSL...001/018
6700 FT MSL...349/016
6200 FT MSL...330/013
6000 FT MSL...321/014
5900 FT MSL...314/013
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/28/26 11:15 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
13000 FT MSL...316/027
12000 FT MSL...321/021
11700 FT MSL...318/022
11000 FT MSL...318/024
10500 FT MSL...321/024
10000 FT MSL...313/021
9500 FT MSL...319/015
9000 FT MSL...308/018
8000 FT MSL...220/020
7900 FT MSL...246/008
7400 FT MSL...215/012
7000 FT MSL...206/019
6700 FT MSL...198/018
6600 FT MSL...188/018
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0846 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1000 PM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WILL AGAIN BE THE PRIMARY AVIATION CONCERN
THE TAF PERIOD. ONGOING SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVER
NORTHWESTERN PORTIONS WILL CONTINUE TOWARD THE NORTHEAST AND ARE
EXPECTED TO DIMINISH BY 09Z. -SHRA AND PROB30 GROUPS ARE IN THE
FORECAST FOR KJAC AND KCOD RESPECTIVELY. A BROKEN VFR CLOUD
DECK IS EXPECTED FOR MOST TERMINALS OVERNIGHT. ANOTHER WAVE OF
SHOWERS WILL QUICKLY FOLLOW, WITH MORE PERSISTENT SHOWERS
EXPECTED TO BEGIN AT KJAC BETWEEN 11Z AND 13Z FRIDAY MORNING
AND KBPI AND KPNA BETWEEN 12Z AND 15Z. MOUNTAINTOP OBSCURATIONS
WILL COINCIDE WITH THESE SHOWERS. THIS WAVE OF PRECIPITATION
WILL CONTINUE TO SPREAD TO NORTHERN PORTIONS OF THE STATE
THROUGH THE REST OF THE MORNING, GRADUALLY IMPACTING KCOD AND
WRL. VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED, WITH A 20% FOR MARGINAL MVFR
CEILINGS AT KJAC THROUGH THE MORNING. SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS
WILL BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD AFTER 18Z, WITH PROB30 GROUPS NOW
ADDED FOR ALL TERMINALS FOR FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THIS WAVE WILL END
ACROSS MUCH OF THE AREA BY 00Z. A THIRD WAVE OF SHOWERS WILL
PROGRESS OVER SOUTHWESTERN PORTIONS AFTER SUNSET, POSSIBLY
IMPACTING KBPI/KPNA TOWARD THE END OF THE PERIOD.
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 0739 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 1122 PM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
VFR CONDITIONS WILL PREVAIL ACROSS ALL TERMINALS FOR THE DURATION OF
THIS TAF PERIOD, OUTSIDE OF ANY SHOWERS THAT MAY DEVELOP BY FRIDAY
AFTERNOON WHICH WOULD LOWER CIGS AND VIS. CONFIDENCE IS LOW ON
COVERAGE AND TIMING, SO ANY MENTION OF SHOWER ACTIVITY HAS BEEN KEPT
OUT OF THIS TAF FORECAST PERIOD. WINDS OVERNIGHT SHOULD EASE ACROSS
ALL THE SITES TO 10 KNOTS OR LESS. HOWEVER, EXPECT WINDS TO RAMP
BACK UP BY 22Z FRIDAY FOR MOST TERMINALS, WITH SOUTHWEST TO WESTERLY
GUSTS 20-30 KNOTS.
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *
METAR KIBM 281115Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3016 RMK AO2
T01560147
METAR KIBM 281055Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3016 RMK AO2
T01590147
METAR KIBM 281035Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3017 RMK AO2
T01610147
KSNY 281124Z 2812/2912 18009KT P6SM SKC
FM281400 20011KT P6SM SKC
FM290100 24008KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN120 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 281115Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2
T01800165
METAR KOGA 281055Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2
T01800165
METAR KOGA 281035Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2
T01810165
KMCK 281120Z 2812/2912 15011KT P6SM SCT250
FM281700 18012G20KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 281053Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01890161
METAR KMCK 280953Z AUTO 22014KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01890161
METAR KMCK 280853Z AUTO 22010G19KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01940161 55012
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/28/26 11:22 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
9000 FT MSL...253/015
8000 FT MSL...245/022
7000 FT MSL...229/033
6000 FT MSL...207/034
5400 FT MSL...198/035
5000 FT MSL...201/040
4800 FT MSL...203/039
4100 FT MSL...199/036
4000 FT MSL...201/036
3700 FT MSL...207/028
3400 FT MSL...201/019
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1122 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 622 AM CDT FRI AUG 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH
CENTRAL NEBRASKA TODAY AND TONIGHT. THIS MORNING, LLWS IS EXPECTED
TO CONTINUE AS A STRONG LOW LEVEL JET REMAINS OVERHEAD. HOWEVER,
STRONG BOUNDARY LAYER MIXING IS EXPECTED TO DEVELOP BY MID MORNING,
WHICH WILL ALLOW A STEADY INCREASE IN WIND SPEED OUT OF THE SOUTH,
BECOMING GUSTY BY LATE MORNING LASTING INTO THE EVENING HOURS.
ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS MAY DEVELOP THIS EVENING
AS A FRONTAL BOUNDARY TRACKS ACROSS THE REGION, HOWEVER, CONFIDENCE
REMAINS LOW ON STORMS REACHING EITHER KLBF OR KVTN TERMINALS, SO
HAVE OMITTED FROM TAFS FOR NOW. OVERNIGHT, EXPECT WINDS TO REMAIN
STEADY OUT OF THE SOUTH, EVENTUALLY CALMING AFTER MIDNIGHT.
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *
KGLD 281120Z 2812/2912 14011KT P6SM SCT100
FM281500 19015G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 281053Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01670144
METAR KGLD 280953Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01720139
METAR KGLD 280853Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01670139 58015
KGCK 281120Z 2812/2912 15014KT P6SM FEW045 SCT080 SCT090
FM281500 18015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM290900 18017G26KT P6SM SCT250 WS020/21045KT
METAR KGCK 281054Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01940178
METAR KGCK 280954Z AUTO 15014KT 10SM FEW043 SCT080 SCT090 19/18 A3016
RMK AO2 WSHFT 0926 LTG DSNT S AND SW RAE51 TSE28 SLP178 P0008
T01890178
SPECI KGCK 280943Z AUTO 16014KT 7SM -RA SCT048 BKN070 BKN080 19/18 A3017
RMK AO2 WSHFT 0926 LTG DSNT S AND SW TSE28 PRESFR P0008
T01890178
METAR KLBL 281056Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM TSRA BKN045 BKN055 OVC080 20/19
A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND 02031/1024 WSHFT 1003 LTG DSNT ALQDS
TSE17B19 SLP214 T02000189 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 281019Z AUTO 02027KT 10SM +TSRA BKN055 21/18 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
WND 02029/1019 WSHFT 1003 LTG DSNT NW-NE TSE17B19 PNO $
METAR KLBL 280956Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM VCTS -RA CLR 21/18 A3018 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NW-NE TSB50RAB27 SLP185 T02060183 PNO $
METAR KEHA 281115Z AUTO 12011G20KT 070V140 10SM BKN070 20/15 A3026 RMK
AO2 T02010149
METAR KEHA 281055Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3023 RMK AO2
T01930147
METAR KEHA 281035Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3022 RMK AO2
T01950150
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/28/26 11:17 UTC
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)
40000 FT MSL...339/037
35000 FT MSL...328/029
30000 FT MSL...332/050
28000 FT MSL...352/051
26000 FT MSL...317/050
25000 FT MSL...343/056
24000 FT MSL...309/041
23300 FT MSL...044/006
22000 FT MSL...320/058
20000 FT MSL...315/072
20000 FT MSL...035/010
19000 FT MSL...340/034
18000 FT MSL...348/035
17000 FT MSL...002/028
16500 FT MSL...357/010
16000 FT MSL...354/038
15000 FT MSL...329/030
14000 FT MSL...351/036
13900 FT MSL...321/005
13000 FT MSL...335/025
12000 FT MSL...322/018
11700 FT MSL...337/017
11000 FT MSL...314/016
10000 FT MSL...317/023
9000 FT MSL...249/011
8200 FT MSL...163/012
8000 FT MSL...223/020
7100 FT MSL...203/020
7000 FT MSL...216/021
6000 FT MSL...189/020
6000 FT MSL...202/022
5100 FT MSL...183/017
5000 FT MSL...187/017
4300 FT MSL...155/017
4000 FT MSL...143/019
3800 FT MSL...146/016
3200 FT MSL...114/018
3000 FT MSL...113/014
3000 FT MSL...113/014
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0834 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 230 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE 12Z TAF
PERIOD. A FEW SHOWERS/STORMS CANNOT BE RULED-OUT LATE THIS
AFTERNOON AND EVENING (00-05Z SAT). LOW CONFIDENCE IN CONVECTIVE
DEVELOPMENT AND COVERAGE; LOW ENOUGH TO PRECLUDE EXPLICIT
MENTION OF CONVECTION WITH THE 12Z TAF ISSUANCE. SE TO S WINDS
AT 10-15 KNOTS WILL BECOME S OR SSW AND INCREASE TO 13-18 KNOTS
BY LATE MORNING AND PERSIST THROUGH THE AFTERNOON AND EVENING.
GUSTS UP TO 25 KNOTS ARE POSSIBLE, MAINLY DURING THE LATE
MORNING AND EARLY AFTERNOON.
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1023 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/
ISSUED AT 521 AM CDT FRI AUG 28 2026
EARLY MORNING STORMS WILL DISSIPATE AND MOVE OUT OF THE AREA
BEFORE 12Z AND WE WILL BE LEFT WITH VFR FLIGHT CATEGORY FOR ALL
TERMINALS DURING THE TIME PERIOD. WINDS WILL INCREASE AFTER 15Z
TO SUSTAINED AT 15 KTS WITH GUSTS TO 25 KTS. WINDS WILL STAY
BREEZY THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY.
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *
KGUY 281120Z 2812/2912 17009KT P6SM VCSH SCT080
FM281300 18005KT P6SM FEW250
FM281500 19015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM290100 17012KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 281053Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
ALQDS SLP166 T02110161
METAR KGUY 280953Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM SCT090 22/17 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE SLP162 T02170167
METAR KGUY 280853Z AUTO 20015G24KT 10SM BKN110 23/16 A3014 RMK AO2 PK
WND 19028/0834 RAB03E19 SLP155 P0000 60000 T02330161
58004
KDHT 281120Z 2812/2912 17009KT P6SM SCT200
FM281500 20014G24KT P6SM SKC
FM290000 17010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 281053Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01890139
METAR KDHT 280953Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01890139
METAR KDHT 280853Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01830139 51001
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 1126 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 621 AM CDT FRI AUG 28 2026
AS OF THIS MORNING, PRESENT RADAR WAS SEEING ISOLATED TO SCATTERED
THUNDERSTORMS PUSH SOUTH-SOUTHEAST ACROSS THE NORTHERN AND CENTRAL
PANHANDLES WITH MINOR IMPACTS BEING SEEING AROUND KGUY AND KAMA.
THESE STORMS SHOULD MOVE OFF THE TERMINALS BY AROUND 13 UTC WITH
SOME LOW CHANCES (LESS THAN 10%) TO STILL SEE SOME VICINITY
SHOWERS FOR AN EXTRA HOUR LONGER. BEYOND THIS MORNING ACTIVITY,
ALL TERMINALS SHOULD STAY VFR WITH SOME BREEZY SURFACE WIND DURING
THE LATE AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS.
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *
KFMN 281127Z 2812/2912 09008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM282000 26010KT P6SM SCT110 SCT200
FM290200 27010KT P6SM BKN110
FM290800 08010KT P6SM BKN110=
METAR KFMN 281053Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02060056
METAR KFMN 280953Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02110056
METAR KFMN 280853Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02170061 50000
METAR KLVS 281053Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01390094
METAR KLVS 280953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01500089
METAR KLVS 280853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01560089 58006
METAR KRTN 281053Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01110094 $
METAR KRTN 280953Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01110094 $
METAR KRTN 280853Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01280100 53000 $
METAR KCAO 281055Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
T01670144 $
METAR KCAO 280955Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01780150 $
METAR KCAO 280855Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01830144 50001 $
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION
ISSUED AT 0738 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
ISSUED AT 1123 PM MDT THU AUG 27 2026
AN ISOLATED STRONG TO SEVERE STORM WILL REMAIN POSSIBLE FOR THE
NEXT HOUR OR TWO ACROSS NORTHEAST OR EAST CENTRAL NM WITH HAIL UP
TO 1 INCH IN DIAMETER AND GUSTY WINDS GREATER THAN 40KT.
ELSEWHERE, MUCH OF THE CONVECTION HAS ENDED, THOUGH A FEW SHOWERS
PERSIST. THESE SHOWERS WILL ALSO DIMINISH OVER THE NEXT 1-3
HOURS. STORMS WILL REDEVELOP NEAR OR SHORTLY AFTER 18Z FRIDAY
ACROSS THE HIGH TERRAIN. STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF FREQUENT
LIGHTNING, GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS, AS WELL AS BRIEF HEAVY
RAINFALL. MOVEMENT WILL BE SLOW, BUT SHOULD GENERALLY MOVE TOWARD
THE SOUTH. BRIEF MVFR VSBYS MAY OCCUR IN HEAVY RAIN. MORE STORMS
ARE EXPECTED ACROSS WESTERN NM THAN WHAT OCCURRED ON THURSDAY,
BUT FEWER STORMS ARE EXPECTED ACROSS THE EAST. MOST STORMS SHOULD
DIMINISH BY 06Z SAT.
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 280000Z
VALID 280600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1708 2015+19 2216+11 2316-07 2327-18 243334 255044 255655
BCE 2414+12 2223-07 2028-18 242032 253643 254254
LND 3105+17 2211+11 2417-08 2528-19 263635 285045 286757
RKS 2214 2116+11 2611-07 2524-19 283034 284644 296056
GJT 2506+20 2414+12 2719-07 2619-18 291933 293243 284053
FMN 9900+21 3108+13 2812-07 2811-17 311832 302843 293453
ABQ 1509+17 1805+10 3214-07 3214-16 352531 321442 302054
MBW 2106 2710+12 2816-07 2720-18 282835 293745 316357
DEN 2311+19 2606+11 3215-07 3117-17 312734 324044 315256
PUB 2212+18 2209+11 3315-07 3221-18 312733 333344 324054
ALS 2308+11 3317-07 3018-18 311732 323043 313153
TCC 1919 2113+15 2607+08 3615-06 3517-18 332333 332343 323352
BFF 1547 2115+18 2608+09 3118-07 3125-19 303335 304045 315857
GLD 1731 2120+15 2116+08 3014-09 3037-20 315234 324743 344655
GCK 1820+20 2311+14 9900+08 3319-08 3327-19 324235 333943 343954
GAG 1614+20 2107+13 9900+07 3519-08 3426-18 334034 324444 334254
AMA 1514 2506+15 3305+09 3621-08 3519-17 333433 334143 344053
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DATA BASED ON 280000Z
VALID 281200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1908 2216+18 2324+10 2433-09 2533-18 243933 254344 254755
BCE 2218+12 2324-08 2324-18 233032 243443 243653
LND 2309+17 2613+10 2322-08 2532-18 254634 264745 275457
RKS 2612 2521+10 2433-07 2535-18 243234 264044 274156
GJT 2208+19 2414+12 2621-07 2526-18 252133 273544 283655
FMN 9900+18 9900+12 2914-07 2712-17 261432 292343 292854
ABQ 2014+15 2705+11 0115-06 3310-16 331332 332043 312054
MBW 2516 2521+11 2620-08 2724-18 293034 294145 294157
DEN 3007+19 2908+12 2918-07 2918-18 302533 313244 314556
PUB 2605+18 2908+11 3120-08 3120-17 311732 342943 323255
ALS 3011+11 3316-07 3218-18 321632 332543 323454
TCC 2417 2314+15 2106+09 3615-06 3517-17 332531 352343 332954
BFF 1940 2210+18 2608+11 3014-08 2827-19 293835 314645 314957
GLD 1631 1817+12 2206+07 3315-07 3321-18 322033 311444 344156
GCK 2225+20 3010+15 2707+08 3118-08 0522-19 031034 343143 344756
GAG 2115+19 3106+14 3408+08 3515-07 3520-19 333734 343143 332756
AMA 1915 2813+14 3207+07 0112-06 3517-18 333433 343243 343654
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DATA BASED ON 280000Z
VALID 290000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1909 2121+18 2229+10 2340-07 2432-17 222933 225144 236855
BCE 2418+12 2329-07 2334-18 234332 233842 244354
LND 2706+17 2520+10 2441-07 2440-17 254733 256044 255656
RKS 2524 2529+11 2541-07 2431-17 232833 244244 255955
GJT 2509+21 2516+13 2431-06 2523-18 222632 243443 254155
FMN 2509+22 2407+13 2411-06 2617-17 242431 252242 272454
ABQ 2006+21 9900+13 0105-06 3005-17 271831 271342 311754
MBW 2621 2522+13 2524-07 2623-18 273833 274344 274255
DEN 2010+20 9900+13 2827-06 2630-17 272932 273043 284055
PUB 2511+21 2309+13 2605-06 2411-17 282732 293543 294255
ALS 2608+13 2613-05 2609-17 271832 282542 283256
TCC 2015 2016+19 2011+10 3411-06 0110-16 351831 341943 332954
BFF 2228 2314+18 2710+10 2926-06 2725-16 263332 264043 274356
GLD 1720 1918+18 2908+12 2918-05 2613-17 302633 313444 314056
GCK 1921+25 1921+16 2712+10 2813-05 3109-17 322133 322944 313056
GAG 1815+24 1815+15 2913+09 0308-05 0212-16 352733 342544 332956
AMA 1718 1817+17 2315+09 3516-06 0314-15 362232 352043 332255
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