961  
NZUS99 KBOU 282149  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
1545 MDT FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
SPECI KFNL 282138Z 29022G30KT 9SM FEW060 BKN110 32/06 A3012 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 31030/2136 WSHFT 2120 TSB16E38 PRESRR $  
SPECI KFNL 282122Z 35013KT 10SM VCTS SCT120 34/06 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SW TSB16 $  
METAR KFNL 282056Z 14003KT 7SM CLR 36/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03560067  
56019 $  
 
METAR KGXY 282056Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP126 T03610078  
56021  
METAR KGXY 281956Z 02005KT 9SM CLR 35/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T03500083  
METAR KGXY 281856Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T03500139  
 
METAR KLMO 282135Z AUTO 32019G30KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3011 RMK AO2  
T03000080  
METAR KLMO 282115Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3009 RMK AO2  
T03290072  
METAR KLMO 282055Z AUTO 29010G17KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A3008 RMK AO2  
T03500038  
 
METAR KBDU 282135Z AUTO 04010G15KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3008 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 282115Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 35/05 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 282055Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 35/05 A3008 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KEIK 282135Z AUTO 13003KT 8SM SCT140 BKN180 35/03 A3004 RMK AO2  
T03530027  
METAR KEIK 282115Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM FEW150 OVC180 35/02 A3005 RMK AO2  
T03490024  
METAR KEIK 282055Z AUTO 16009KT 7SM BKN180 36/03 A3006 RMK AO2 T03570030  
56019  
 
KBJC 281722Z 2818/2918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120  
FM281900 28010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 PROB30 2819/2901  
VRB15G35KT -SHRA BKN080  
FM290200 25005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM291600 28010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
METAR KBJC 282045Z 20009KT 10SM SCT120 34/04 A3014  
METAR KBJC 281947Z 11006KT 10SM SCT120 34/03 A3016  
SPECI KBJC 281903Z 08007G15KT 10SM SCT120 34/03 A3017  
 
KDEN 282059Z 2821/2924 27008KT P6SM VCSH FEW100 BKN140  
TEMPO 2821/2824 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM290000 01009KT P6SM FEW100 BKN120 PROB30 2900/2902  
VRB15G35KT -SHRA BKN080  
FM290200 16006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220  
FM290500 22009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220  
FM291600 25007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200  
FM291900 25010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 2920/2924  
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
METAR KDEN 282053Z 27007KT 10SM SCT100 SCT140 BKN220 34/04 A3010 RMK AO2  
VIRGA SLP098 T03440039 58018  
METAR KDEN 281953Z 22005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN220 33/04 A3012 RMK AO2  
SLP110 T032330039  
METAR KDEN 281853Z 27006KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN220 33/04 A3014 RMK AO2  
SLP115 T03280039  
 
KBKF 281700Z 2817/2923 22009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3020INS  
BECMG 2820/2821 28012G18KT 9000 -SHRA BKN120 QNH3015INS  
TEMPO 2821/2902 VRB15G25KT 6000 -TSRA BKN120CB  
BECMG 2903/2904 21009KT 9999 NSW BKN120 QNH3015INS  
BECMG 2920/2921 23009KT 9000 -SHRA BKN110 QNH3008INS  
TX32/2820Z TN19/2912Z  
SPECI KBKF 282115Z 22011KT 10SM VCTS -RA SCT090 BKN120 BKN140 BKN220  
32/03 A3013 RMK AO2A SLP107  
METAR KBKF 282058Z COR 19008KT 10SM VCTS SCT090 SCT120 BKN140 BKN220  
33/02 A3012 RMK AO2A SLP100 T03320021 57015 COR 2106  
METAR KBKF 282058Z 19008KT 10SM VCTS SCT090 SCT120 BKN140 BKN220 33/02  
A3012 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT S SLP100 T03320021 57015  
 
KAPA 282059Z 2821/2918 33007KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140 PROB30  
2821/2901 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM290100 22012KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM290600 19007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM291600 25007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200  
METAR KAPA 282053Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT055 BKN070 BKN100 BKN220 31/07 A3016  
RMK AO2 SLP131 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT W-NW CB DSNT W-NE MOV E  
RAB1958E13B29 P0000 60000 T03110067 56014  
METAR KAPA 281953Z 07007KT 10SM SCT090 BKN140 BKN200 32/04 A3017 RMK AO2  
SLP128 VIRGA OHD T03170044  
METAR KAPA 281853Z 06004KT 10SM FEW110 FEW140 FEW220 32/04 A3019 RMK AO2  
SLP135 T03170039  
 
METAR KMNH 282135Z AUTO 34012G25KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 26/08 A3028 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT S  
METAR KMNH 282115Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM SCT110 29/04 A3028 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 282055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 31/04 A3029 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KFMM 282135Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 35/07 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 282115Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 282055Z AUTO VRB05KT 7SM CLR 36/08 A3004 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KSTK 282135Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 35/11 A2999 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 282115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3000 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 282055Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3001 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAKO 282053Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T03390078 56017  
METAR KAKO 281953Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T03390094  
METAR KAKO 281853Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T03280111  
 
METAR KLIC 282055Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T03280111 56008  
SPECI KLIC 282051Z AUTO 12012KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3013 RMK AO2  
SPECI KLIC 282036Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM VCTS FEW110 31/13 A3013 RMK AO2  
T03110128  
 
METAR KHEQ 282135Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A2997 RMK AO2 T03480149  
$  
METAR KHEQ 282115Z AUTO 16012G15KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A2998 RMK AO2  
T03480139 $  
METAR KHEQ 282055Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A2999 RMK AO2 T03430141  
56022 $  
 
METAR K2V6 282134Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM SCT120 36/10 A3000 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 282114Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/09 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 282054Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/10 A3003 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KITR 282053Z AUTO 19012G21KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T03440111 58020  
METAR KITR 281953Z AUTO 20013G17KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T03330122  
METAR KITR 281853Z AUTO 19012G21KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T03220139  
 
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 21:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...248/018  
28000 FT MSL...243/021  
27000 FT MSL...248/022  
26000 FT MSL...250/025  
25000 FT MSL...252/023  
24000 FT MSL...249/026  
22800 FT MSL...253/026  
22000 FT MSL...258/023  
20000 FT MSL...258/020  
19400 FT MSL...266/017  
19000 FT MSL...273/018  
18000 FT MSL...257/019  
17000 FT MSL...251/017  
16000 FT MSL...249/020  
15000 FT MSL...253/014  
14500 FT MSL...239/016  
14000 FT MSL...232/025  
13000 FT MSL...197/014  
12600 FT MSL...240/019  
12000 FT MSL...279/009  
11100 FT MSL...258/025  
11000 FT MSL...259/026  
10000 FT MSL...252/009  
9900 FT MSL...242/011  
6700 FT MSL...039/008  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1930 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1122 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
EXPECT SCT HIGH BASED SHOWERS WITH AN ISOLD TSTM POSSIBLE BETWEEN  
20Z AND 00Z. BRIEF GUSTS UP TO 40 MPH WILL CERTAINLY BE POSSIBLE.  
AFTER 00Z, COVERAGE OF SHOWERS SHOULD DIMINISH AND END AROUND 02Z.  
WINDS WILL GRADUALLY BECOME MORE NW/N BY 21Z AND THEN SWITCH TO  
MORE NNE BY 00Z. WINDS THIS EVENING WILL SWITCH TO SE/S BY 02Z  
AND THEN SSW BY 05Z.  
ON SAT, WINDS WILL BECOME MORE WSW BY 16Z. ANY HIGH BASED  
SHOWERS/TSTMS SHOULD HOLD OFF UNTIL AFTER 18Z.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 282135Z AUTO 23009G17KT 200V260 10SM OVC095 18/00 A3068 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
METAR K4BM 282115Z AUTO 13010G19KT 10SM -RA SCT050 SCT060 BKN095 16/05  
A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 282055Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3069 RMK AO2  
 
SPECI KAFF 282114Z 00000KT 10SM BKN130 31/03 A3019 RMK AO2A TS MOVD E  
PRESFR SLP118 VIRGA NE AND SW-NW  
METAR KAFF 282055Z 04004G19KT 10SM VCTS BKN120CB 31/04 A3021 RMK AO2A TS  
7E MOV E SLP128 VIRGA ALQDS P0000 60000 T03060036 57020  
SPECI KAFF 282053Z VRB03G19KT 10SM VCTS BKN120CB 30/03 A3021 RMK AO2A TS  
7E MOV E SLP128 VIRGA ALQDDS  
 
KCOS 281740Z 2818/2918 17008KT P6SM FEW120  
FM282000 18012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 2822/2901  
VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN090CB  
FM290200 33009KT P6SM BKN140  
FM290800 36006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM291600 17008KT P6SM SCT200  
METAR KCOS 282054Z COR 18005KT 10SM TS SCT110CB SCT250 31/06 A3020 RMK  
AO2 TSB54 SLP130 OCNL LTGICCG SW TS SW MOV E T03110056 56023  
$  
METAR KCOS 282054Z 18005KT 10SM TS SCT110 SCT250 31/06 A3020 RMK AO2  
TSB54 SLP130 T03110056 56023 $  
METAR KCOS 281954Z 21010KT 10SM SCT110 SCT250 32/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP135  
T03220067 $  
 
METAR KFLY 282135Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM SCT110 33/05 A3025 RMK AO2  
T03310045  
METAR KFLY 282115Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT110 32/04 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
S T03230044  
METAR KFLY 282055Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM SCT110 32/03 A3027 RMK AO2  
T03170033  
 
KFCS 282000Z 2820/3002 16009KT 9999 VCTS BKN100CB QNH3015INS  
TEMPO 2821/2901 VRB15G25KT 9000 -TSRA BKN080CB  
BECMG 2902/2903 32009KT 9999 NSW BKN120 QNH3016INS  
BECMG 2915/2916 19012G18KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3012INS  
BECMG 3000/3001 32009KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3011INS TX34/2821Z  
TN17/2910Z  
SPECI KFCS 282130Z 23009KT 10SM TS BKN120 33/03 A3014 RMK AO2A  
TSB2046E05TSB30 SLP127 $  
SPECI KFCS 282105Z 19008KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3014 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT N  
TSE05 SLP124 $  
METAR KFCS 282055Z 17006KT 10SM TS FEW060 FEW180 34/06 A3015 RMK AO2A  
RAB05E20DZB20E22DZB31E42 TSE1955TSB46 SLP127 P0000 60000  
T03400063 57025 $  
 
KPUB 281740Z 2818/2918 20007KT P6SM FEW200  
FM282200 16009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 2823/2902  
VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN100CB  
FM290200 31010KT P6SM BKN150  
FM290800 29006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM291700 26008KT P6SM FEW200  
METAR KPUB 282053Z 17008G16KT 10SM CLR 37/06 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T03670061 56026  
METAR KPUB 281953Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP116  
T03560067  
METAR KPUB 281853Z 19007KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T03390089  
 
METAR KVTP 282135Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 282115Z AUTO 28009G15KT 10SM SCT120 22/00 A3070 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 282055Z AUTO 28006KT 250V340 10SM SCT100 SCT120 23/00 A3071  
RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 282054Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S  
AND SW SLP128 T03390072 56023 $  
METAR KTAD 281954Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T03330078 $  
METAR KTAD 281854Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
SLP143 T03170089 $  
 
METAR KLHX 282053Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 36/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T03560106 56027  
METAR KLHX 281953Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T03390128  
METAR KLHX 281853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T03170133  
 
METAR KLAA 282053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T03440117 58025  
METAR KLAA 281953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T03390128  
METAR KLAA 281853Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T03220144  
 
METAR KSPD 282056Z AUTO 18011G18KT 36/12 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP111 T03610122  
56024  
METAR KSPD 281956Z AUTO 26007G17KT 36/12 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP120  
T03560117  
METAR KSPD 281856Z AUTO 21011G22KT 190V250 34/13 A3013 RMK AO1 PK WND  
19028/1825 SLP129 T03390133  
 
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 21:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
40000 FT MSL...291/028  
35000 FT MSL...281/022  
33000 FT MSL...286/017  
31000 FT MSL...284/026  
29000 FT MSL...295/024  
27000 FT MSL...270/014  
25000 FT MSL...287/026  
24000 FT MSL...278/022  
23000 FT MSL...270/023  
22000 FT MSL...238/018  
21000 FT MSL...270/018  
20000 FT MSL...267/025  
19000 FT MSL...269/025  
18000 FT MSL...270/017  
16600 FT MSL...334/022  
16000 FT MSL...350/021  
15000 FT MSL...266/016  
14400 FT MSL...248/012  
14000 FT MSL...253/008  
13000 FT MSL...237/010  
11000 FT MSL...229/008  
10800 FT MSL...232/006  
10000 FT MSL...218/008  
9700 FT MSL...226/008  
9000 FT MSL...208/007  
8600 FT MSL...199/008  
8000 FT MSL...184/007  
7700 FT MSL...187/008  
7100 FT MSL...190/008  
7000 FT MSL...180/008  
6400 FT MSL...169/009  
6000 FT MSL...183/010  
5900 FT MSL...178/009  
5700 FT MSL...177/009  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2018 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1158 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT COS, PUB AND ALS OVER THE NEXT  
24 HOURS. LATEST HIGH RES MODEL DATA SUPPORTS A LITTLE BETTER  
COVERAGE OF SHOWERS AND STORMS SPREADING OFF THE HIGHER TERRAIN  
AND SPREADING ACROSS THE IMMEDIATE ADJACENT PLAINS THIS AFTERNOON  
AND EVENING. STORMS WILL BE MUCH HIGH BASED THAN PREVIOUS DAYS,  
WITH GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS UP TO 45KTS THE MAIN THREAT AT THE  
TERMINALS, IN WHICH WE ADDED PROB30 GROUPS FROM 21Z-01Z. SKIES  
SLOWLY CLEAR OVERNIGHT WITH MAINLY LIGHT DIURNAL WIND REGIMES  
EXPECTED.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 282053Z AUTO 22022G50KT 7SM FEW110 27/05 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21050/2046 SLP158 T02670050 55008  
METAR KCAG 281953Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 31/06 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND  
25027/1918 SLP151 T03060061  
METAR KCAG 281853Z AUTO 28017G28KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND  
29028/1846 SLP153 T03110039  
 
METAR KHDN 282056Z AUTO 23031G50KT 10SM -RA SQ BKN100 26/06 A3025 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 26050/2051 RAE05B56 SLP154 P0000 60000 T02610061  
58010  
METAR KHDN 281956Z AUTO 20015G21KT 10SM -RA FEW039 BKN110 26/06 A3028  
RMK AO2 WSHFT 1921 RAB53 SLP162 P0000 T02560061  
SPECI KHDN 281941Z AUTO 20018G23KT 10SM BKN100 27/05 A3028 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
1921  
 
METAR KSBS 282135Z AUTO 23015G27KT 10SM BKN110 24/06 A3030 RMK AO1  
T02380058  
METAR KSBS 282115Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM SCT120 28/03 A3026 RMK AO1  
T02770026  
METAR KSBS 282055Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 27/03 A3026 RMK AO1  
T02660030  
 
METAR K33V 282135Z AUTO 20012G19KT 10SM SCT120 22/04 A3038 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 282115Z AUTO 19019G27KT 10SM SCT110 22/05 A3039 RMK AO1  
METAR K33V 282055Z AUTO 21025G35KT 10SM BKN110 22/03 A3038 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 282053Z AUTO 31007G14KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3025 RMK AO2 RAE13  
SLP154 P0001 60011 T02610078 58005  
METAR KEEO 281953Z AUTO 29010G43KT 190V340 4SM +RA BKN110 24/09 A3029  
RMK AO2 PK WND 28043/1951 RAB1857E11B45 SLP170 P0004  
T02390094  
METAR KEEO 281853Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM BKN110 24/12 A3025 RMK AO2  
RAB1758E48 SLP155 P0006 T02390117  
 
METAR K20V 282135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 25/05 A3035 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K20V 282115Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM SCT120 27/03 A3033 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 282055Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 26/03 A3033 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 282135Z AUTO 31011G16KT 10SM BKN110 25/04 A3043 RMK AO2  
T02520041  
METAR KGNB 282115Z AUTO 33010G23KT 10SM BKN110 24/05 A3044 RMK AO2  
T02400045  
METAR KGNB 282055Z AUTO 33015G18KT 10SM SCT120 25/05 A3043 RMK AO2  
T02460045  
 
METAR K0CO 282135Z AUTO 01010G29KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 OVC100 12/01 A3075  
RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 282115Z AUTO 30021G30KT 10SM SCT065 SCT090 BKN110 14/M02  
A3075 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 282055Z AUTO 31023G30KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 BKN100 15/M01  
A3075 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 281741Z 2818/2918 14015KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250  
FM281930 28010G20KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM282200 25015G25KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250  
FM290100 36008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250  
FM290500 10009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM291500 14010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200  
SPECI KGJT 282128Z 27011G19KT 7SM -RA FEW080 BKN120 32/09 A3012 RMK AO2  
RAB26 TSB07E22 P0000 T03170089  
SPECI KGJT 282113Z 26009G21KT 10SM TS FEW120 33/06 A3011 RMK AO2 TSB07  
T03280061  
METAR KGJT 282053Z 17006KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03280056  
56021  
 
KRIL 281741Z 2818/2918 27015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM290100 26009KT P6SM FEW110 BKN250  
FM290300 12008KT P6SM BKN110 BKN250  
FM290600 11008KT P6SM BKN110 OVC250  
SPECI KRIL 282138Z AUTO 31033G53KT 3SM -RA FEW019 28/08 A3016 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 34053/2132 WSHFT 2118 LTG DSNT S RAB34 PRESRR P0000  
T02780078  
METAR KRIL 282053Z AUTO 26018G27KT 10SM CLR 36/03 A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27030/2030 SLP116 T03560033 56028  
METAR KRIL 281953Z AUTO 28019G24KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND  
27030/1922 SLP129 T03390028  
 
METAR K5SM 282135Z AUTO 10SM -RA SCT047 BKN070 OVC080 11/06 A3064 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SW  
METAR K5SM 282115Z AUTO 10SM -RA BKN070 OVC090 14/02 A3066 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 282055Z AUTO 10SM SCT029 BKN070 OVC090 17/02 A3065 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT S  
 
KEGE 281741Z 2818/2918 24010G20KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250  
FM282000 26015G25KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250  
FM290000 22012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250  
FM290400 10006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN250  
METAR KEGE 282056Z 18026G35KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND  
17035/2050 SLP154 T02830039 56020  
METAR KEGE 281956Z 20019G35KT 10SM FEW001 28/05 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23035/1948 SLP161 T02830050  
METAR KEGE 281856Z 28013G20KT 230V310 5SM HZ FEW002 31/04 A3028 RMK AO2  
SLP155 T03110039  
 
KASE 281741Z 2818/2918 32010G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250  
FM282000 35015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250  
FM290000 17010KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200  
FM290500 20008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200  
METAR KASE 282053Z 01009G14KT 10SM FEW110 26/02 A3039 RMK AO2 PK WND  
32037/2003 SLP150 T02610017 56003  
METAR KASE 281953Z 34017G31KT 10SM BKN110 24/03 A3040 RMK AO2 PK WND  
33039/1934 WSHFT 1927 SLP159 T02440028  
METAR KASE 281853Z 31008G15KT 10SM BKN110 29/01 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
SLP139 T02890011  
 
METAR KCCU 282135Z AUTO 33004G29KT 10SM -DZ SCT022 BKN060 OVC070 10/01  
A3076 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 282115Z AUTO 26024G34KT 5SM -RA SCT025 BKN055 OVC070 08/01  
A3075 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 282055Z AUTO 32011G28KT 10SM SCT048 BKN070 OVC100 12/M01  
A3075 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 282053Z AUTO 31012G25KT 280V340 10SM -RA FEW060 OVC090 21/02  
A3058 RMK AO2 RAB48 SLP186 P0000 60000 T02110022 55007  
METAR KLXV 281953Z AUTO 27010G18KT 10SM FEW090 FEW120 22/M01 A3057 RMK  
AO2 SLP181 T02171006  
METAR KLXV 281853Z AUTO VRB04G21KT 10SM CLR 23/01 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP181  
T02280006  
 
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 21:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...219/016  
28000 FT MSL...244/016  
27300 FT MSL...238/018  
26000 FT MSL...236/019  
25000 FT MSL...236/020  
24000 FT MSL...235/020  
23900 FT MSL...235/020  
22000 FT MSL...246/022  
21200 FT MSL...247/021  
20000 FT MSL...233/021  
19000 FT MSL...257/022  
19000 FT MSL...236/021  
18000 FT MSL...255/019  
17200 FT MSL...254/021  
17000 FT MSL...228/019  
16000 FT MSL...232/020  
15500 FT MSL...255/019  
15000 FT MSL...233/019  
14400 FT MSL...255/019  
14000 FT MSL...233/018  
13400 FT MSL...253/017  
13000 FT MSL...246/017  
12400 FT MSL...246/016  
12000 FT MSL...228/019  
11700 FT MSL...238/017  
11100 FT MSL...237/016  
11000 FT MSL...234/018  
10400 FT MSL...229/016  
10200 FT MSL...228/015  
10100 FT MSL...222/014  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1839 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1150 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS THE REGION WITH GUSTS  
25 TO 30 MPH. CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE WITH SCATTERED TO  
BROKEN MID AND UPPER LEVEL CEILINGS. THIS ALL ARRIVES AHEAD OF A  
SYSTEM PUMPING MOISTURE INTO THE SOUTHWEST. SOME STRONGER  
THUNDERSTORMS CAN BE EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHEAST UT AND NORTHWEST  
CO. GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS COULD GUST TO AROUND 40 MPH WITH A FEW  
STORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. ELSEWHERE, TERRAIN BASED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CAN BE EXPECTED WITH LESS WIDESPREAD  
COVERAGE. BREAKPOINT CONDITIONS COULD TEMPORARILY DEVELOP UNDER  
THUNDERSTORMS, BUT ARE NOT EXPECTED UNTIL SATURDAY WHEN MORE  
WIDESPREAD SHOWER ACTIVITY LOWERS CEILINGS. SOME OVERNIGHT  
SHOWER ACTIVITY TONIGHT IS BEING PROPOSED BY MODELS, BUT  
CONFIDENCE IN ITS COVERAGE REMAINS LOW.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 282135Z AUTO 02013G23KT 10SM SCT120 33/06 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT N T03290057  
METAR KAJZ 282115Z AUTO 34018G24KT 7SM SCT120 35/04 A3013 RMK AO2  
T03460043  
METAR KAJZ 282055Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 35/05 A3015 RMK AO2  
T03520047  
 
KMTJ 281741Z 2818/2918 29010KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250  
FM282100 31010G20KT P6SM FEW110 BKN250  
FM290100 34008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250  
FM290200 22008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250  
FM290500 14009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200  
METAR KMTJ 282053Z AUTO 26012G16KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T03390017 58024  
METAR KMTJ 281953Z AUTO VRB03G15KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP138  
T03330033  
METAR KMTJ 281853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP151  
T03110061  
 
METAR KGUC 282056Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP184  
T02720044 56020 $  
METAR KGUC 281956Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM FEW110 27/04 A3039 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SE SLP186 T02720044 $  
METAR KGUC 281856Z AUTO 23011G18KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP193  
T02720044 $  
 
METAR K7BM 282135Z AUTO 22014G20KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3054 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 282115Z AUTO 26015G24KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3054 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 282055Z AUTO 26012G21KT 10SM SCT085 SCT120 22/00 A3055 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT S  
 
METAR KAEJ 282135Z AUTO 24009G18KT 10SM CLR 28/M01 A3037 RMK AO2  
T02781011  
METAR KAEJ 282115Z AUTO 27008G18KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3037 RMK AO2  
T02731011  
METAR KAEJ 282055Z AUTO 24013G21KT 10SM SCT110 28/M01 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT S T02791009  
 
METAR KANK 282135Z AUTO 29020G27KT 9SM BKN120 OVC140 26/05 A3031 RMK AO2  
PK WND 29027/2129 WSHFT 2124 T02610046  
METAR KANK 282115Z AUTO 21019G26KT 10SM BKN130 29/03 A3029 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 21026/2107 T02930035  
METAR KANK 282055Z AUTO 25012G20KT 210V280 10SM BKN140 31/00 A3030 RMK  
AO2 T03050000 56021  
 
METAR KMYP 282135Z AUTO 33011G23KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 SCT085 15/00 A3085  
RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 282115Z AUTO 34023G30KT 10SM BKN070 BKN080 BKN085 16/00 A3084  
RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 282055Z AUTO 25017G28KT 10SM BKN070 BKN085 16/02 A3084 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 282135Z AUTO 22017G21KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3015 RMK AO2  
T03390016  
METAR KAIB 282115Z AUTO 22011G18KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3016 RMK AO2  
T03440018  
METAR KAIB 282055Z AUTO 24007G21KT 10SM CLR 34/01 A3017 RMK AO2  
T03400010 58026  
 
KTEX 281741Z 2818/2918 25010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100 BKN250  
TEMPO 2818/2822 VRB25G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM290100 27007KT P6SM SCT070 SCT100 BKN250  
FM290400 14007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN250  
FM291000 14005KT P6SM SCT070 BKN110  
METAR KTEX 282135Z AUTO 16010G15KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 21/04 A3052 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KTEX 282115Z AUTO 17017G25KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 20/04 A3053 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KTEX 282055Z AUTO 17022G27KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 21/03 A3053 RMK  
AO2  
 
METAR K04V 282135Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT110 26/01 A3044 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 282115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 26/02 A3044 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 282055Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM SCT031 SCT050 BKN110 25/03 A3045  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 282053Z AUTO 18008KT 140V230 10SM CLR 32/03 A3023 RMK AO2  
SLP145 T03220033 58023  
METAR KCEZ 281953Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T03280039  
METAR KCEZ 281853Z AUTO 18008G14KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T03170039  
 
KDRO 281741Z 2818/2918 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250  
FM282000 27010G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250  
FM282300 27009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM290500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
METAR KDRO 282053Z AUTO VRB04G15KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T03110033 58026  
METAR KDRO 281953Z AUTO 26009G18KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
N SLP176 T03060044  
METAR KDRO 281853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 29/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187  
T02940067  
 
METAR KPSO 282135Z AUTO 21010G16KT 180V240 10SM FEW110 29/02 A3038 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 282115Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR KPSO 282055Z AUTO 26012G23KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3040 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
N  
 
METAR KCPW 282135Z AUTO 19013G19KT 160V240 10SM SCT042 SCT050 BKN070  
16/02 A3078 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND NW PWINO  
METAR KCPW 282115Z AUTO 25012G22KT 200V270 10SM CLR 17/02 A3079 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT N PWINO  
METAR KCPW 282055Z AUTO 24009G20KT 190V270 10SM VCTS SCT055 17/02 A3079  
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND NE  
 
KALS 281740Z 2818/2918 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM282000 26008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 2821/2901  
VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN100CB  
FM290200 29007KT P6SM BKN140  
FM290800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
FM291700 17006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
METAR KALS 282052Z AUTO 19012G20KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T02890044 56021  
METAR KALS 281952Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP191  
T02720028  
METAR KALS 281852Z AUTO 22013G17KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T02670056  
 
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 21:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...219/016  
28000 FT MSL...244/016  
27300 FT MSL...238/018  
26000 FT MSL...236/019  
25000 FT MSL...236/020  
24000 FT MSL...235/020  
23900 FT MSL...235/020  
22000 FT MSL...246/022  
21200 FT MSL...247/021  
20000 FT MSL...233/021  
19000 FT MSL...257/022  
19000 FT MSL...236/021  
18000 FT MSL...255/019  
17200 FT MSL...254/021  
17000 FT MSL...228/019  
16000 FT MSL...232/020  
15500 FT MSL...255/019  
15000 FT MSL...233/019  
14400 FT MSL...255/019  
14000 FT MSL...233/018  
13400 FT MSL...253/017  
13000 FT MSL...246/017  
12400 FT MSL...246/016  
12000 FT MSL...228/019  
11700 FT MSL...238/017  
11100 FT MSL...237/016  
11000 FT MSL...234/018  
10400 FT MSL...229/016  
10200 FT MSL...228/015  
10100 FT MSL...222/014  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1839 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1150 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
WINDS WILL INCREASE THIS AFTERNOON ACROSS THE REGION WITH GUSTS  
25 TO 30 MPH. CLOUDS WILL BE ON THE INCREASE WITH SCATTERED TO  
BROKEN MID AND UPPER LEVEL CEILINGS. THIS ALL ARRIVES AHEAD OF A  
SYSTEM PUMPING MOISTURE INTO THE SOUTHWEST. SOME STRONGER  
THUNDERSTORMS CAN BE EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHEAST UT AND NORTHWEST  
CO. GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS COULD GUST TO AROUND 40 MPH WITH A FEW  
STORMS THIS AFTERNOON AND THIS EVENING. ELSEWHERE, TERRAIN BASED  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS CAN BE EXPECTED WITH LESS WIDESPREAD  
COVERAGE. BREAKPOINT CONDITIONS COULD TEMPORARILY DEVELOP UNDER  
THUNDERSTORMS, BUT ARE NOT EXPECTED UNTIL SATURDAY WHEN MORE  
WIDESPREAD SHOWER ACTIVITY LOWERS CEILINGS. SOME OVERNIGHT  
SHOWER ACTIVITY TONIGHT IS BEING PROPOSED BY MODELS, BUT  
CONFIDENCE IN ITS COVERAGE REMAINS LOW.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 282144Z 2822/2918 23010KT P6SM VCSH SCT120  
TEMPO 2822/2902 23020G35KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB  
FM290400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 BKN250  
METAR KPGA 282053Z AUTO 01011KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP101  
T03610072 58028 $  
METAR KPGA 281953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T03440072 $  
METAR KPGA 281853Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T03330067 $  
 
METAR KRQE 282053Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T03000028 58021 $  
METAR KRQE 281953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T03060028 $  
METAR KRQE 281853Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP145  
T02890033 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1908 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION...FRIDAY 28/18Z THROUGH SATURDAY 29/18Z  
MAINLY VFR  
CONDITIONS, LOCALIZED/BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE IN STORMS. ISOLATED TO  
SCATTERED SHOWERS/STORMS THIS AFTERNOON, BECOMING MAINLY ISOLATED  
AFTER 04Z INTO SATURDAY MORNING. WINDS 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 29/18Z THROUGH MONDAY 31/18Z...VFR CONDITIONS  
WITH BRIEF MVFR/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. SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS/STORMS SUNDAY  
AFTERNOON INTO MONDAY, INCLUDING THE OVERNIGHT PERIOD. WINDS SW-W  
10-20KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT.  
GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR STORMS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 282118Z 2821/2924 18015G25KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
FM282200 22015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN100  
TEMPO 2822/2824 VRB20G40KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM290000 35010G18KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100 PROB30 2900/2903  
VRB20G40KT -TSRA BKN070CB OVC100  
FM290300 16007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN080 OVC100 PROB30 2903/2909  
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM291800 18011KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 PROB30 2918/2924  
VRB20G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB OVC100  
METAR KSLC 282054Z 18019G28KT 10SM SCT110 SCT150 BKN200 BKN250 33/08  
A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND 17029/2039 SLP097 ACSL DSNT ALQDS  
T03280083 58019  
METAR KSLC 281954Z 17020G28KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 SCT250 32/09 A3003 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 17029/1924 SLP107 ACSL DSNT NE AND E AND NW  
T03170089  
METAR KSLC 281854Z 17020G30KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN230 29/09 A3006 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 18030/1852 SLP118 ACC NW AND DSNT N-NE ACSL DSNT  
SW T02940089 $  
 
KVEL 281741Z 2818/2918 24010G20KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120  
TEMPO 2818/2822 VRB25G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM282200 24015G25KT P6SM BKN110 BKN200  
FM290200 22007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM290900 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250  
METAR KVEL 282053Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 27/07 A3023 RMK AO2  
RAE06 SLP169 P0000 60000 T02720072 58000  
METAR KVEL 281953Z AUTO 25013G31KT 10SM -RA FEW065 FEW080 BKN100 25/09  
A3025 RMK AO2 PK WND 27035/1917 RAB52 SLP184 P0000  
T02500089  
METAR KVEL 281853Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM SCT110 27/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T02670089  
 
METAR KPUC 282053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW041 BKN100 24/09 A3027 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT SW RAB03E13 SLP169 P0000 60001 T02390089 56033  
METAR KPUC 281953Z AUTO 29011G20KT 10SM SCT080 BKN100 24/09 A3027 RMK  
AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP161 T02440089  
METAR KPUC 281853Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM BKN100 22/13 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND  
01033/1803 WSHFT 1756 RAE15 TSE03 SLP174 P0001 T02170128  
 
KCNY 281741Z 2818/2918 25012KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250  
FM281900 26015G25KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM290000 30013G22KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250  
FM290200 25008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200  
FM290600 19008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250  
SPECI KCNY 282114Z AUTO 28025G44KT 7SM -RA FEW065 SCT075 BKN095 25/13  
A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND 27055/2057 RAB2058 P0001 T02500128  
SPECI KCNY 282104Z AUTO 27035G55KT 2SM -RA FEW060 BKN120 26/13 A3008 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 27055/2057 LTG DSNT W RAB2058 P0000 T02560133  
METAR KCNY 282053Z AUTO 30019KT 10SM FEW120 34/06 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND  
24030/2008 WSHFT 2003 LTG DSNT W RAB13E28 SLP104 P0000 60000  
T03390056 56023  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1850 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION, ISSUED 1133 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
 
 
KSLC...WINDS ARE FAVORED TO TREND SOUTHWEST BY LATE MORNING, AND  
THEN WEST TO NORTHWEST BY EARLY TO MID AFTERNOON, THOUGH LOW  
CONFIDENCE NOTED GIVEN ONGOING SHOWERS AND OUTFLOWS. CONFIDENCE  
REMAINS LOW AS THUNDERSTORM ACTIVITY WILL INCREASE, INCREASING  
POTENTIAL FOR GUSTY ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS. THUNDERSTORMS WILL ALSO  
BE CAPABLE OF BRIEF REDUCTIONS TO CIGS/VIS, WITH AROUND A 20% CHANCE  
OF BRIEF MVFR VIS IN STRONGER ACTIVITY. WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO SHIFT  
SOUTH BY LATER IN THE EVENING, BUT SCATTERED THUNDERSTORMS AND  
SHOWERS WILL PERSIST. THUNDERSTORMS ONCE AGAIN EXPECTED TO REDEVELOP  
SATURDAY AFTERNOON.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...ONGOING SCATTERED HIGH BASED  
SHOWERS WILL RESULT IN SOME PERIODS OF VARIABILITY TO TERMINAL WINDS  
THIS MORNING. WHILE TERMINALS WILL GENERALLY FAVOR THEIR DIURNALLY  
TYPICAL DIRECTIONS, SCATTERED THUNDERSTORM DEVELOPMENT LATE MORNING  
THROUGH THE AFTERNOON WILL FURTHER ENHANCE THE POTENTIAL FOR GUSTY  
AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS. ACTIVITY WILL ALSO BRING POTENTIAL FOR  
BRIEF REDUCTIONS TO CIGS/VIS, WITH AROUND A 20% CHANCE OF MVFR VIS  
NOTED WITH ANY STRONGER ACTIVITY ATOP A TERMINAL. SCATTERED SHOWER  
AND THUNDERSTORM CHANCES WILL THEN PERSIST LATER INTO THE EVENING  
AND LIKELY FOR A FEW HOURS AFTER MIDNIGHT AS INSTABILITY PERSISTS.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 282129Z 2821/2918 21018G30KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100  
PROB30 2823/2903 VRB20G43KT -TSRA BKN060CB OVC100  
FM290300 21010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 OVC080  
PROB30 2903/2909 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB OVC080  
FM291600 24012G24KT P6SM BKN060 BKN100=  
METAR KEVW 282053Z AUTO 22022G33KT 10SM BKN100 27/06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 23034/2000 SLP137 T02670056 58012 $  
METAR KEVW 281953Z AUTO 22020G31KT 10SM BKN090 26/06 A3026 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 21037/1935 SLP147 T02560056 $  
METAR KEVW 281853Z AUTO 22020G33KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23036/1816 SLP154 T02440050 $  
 
KRKS 281735Z 2818/2918 24016G26KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2819/2901  
VRB25G40KT 6SM -TSRA SCT050 BKN080CB  
FM290100 21013KT P6SM BKN100 OVC150 PROB30 2901/2906  
VRB20G30KT 6SM -SHRA SCT050 OVC080  
FM290700 23007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 2908/2914  
-SHRA BKN050  
METAR KRKS 282054Z AUTO 24016G30KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 27/04 A3023 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 24031/2027 SLP145 T02720044 58016  
METAR KRKS 281954Z AUTO 24011G20KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T02830050  
METAR KRKS 281854Z AUTO 28016G23KT 10SM FEW120 28/06 A3027 RMK AO2  
SLP150 T02830056  
 
KRWL 281736Z 2818/2918 25020G30KT P6SM BKN100  
FM282100 25022G34KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 2821/2901  
VRB35G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB OVC100  
FM290100 23016KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 PROB30 2901/2907 VRB20G35KT  
P6SM -SHRA BKN080  
FM291500 23020G32KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KRWL 282053Z AUTO 20024G42KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 29/03 A3023 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 21042/2049 SLP121 T02890028 56015  
METAR KRWL 281953Z AUTO 26011G18KT 10SM FEW100 28/04 A3025 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 28027/1909 SLP135 T02780044  
METAR KRWL 281853Z AUTO 22014G23KT 10SM FEW110 29/04 A3027 RMK AO2  
SLP144 T02940044  
 
KLAR 281736Z 2818/2918 27016G26KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2820/2901  
VRB30G45KT 6SM -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM290100 24010KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 PROB30 2901/2906 VRB20G35KT  
P6SM -SHRA BKN080  
FM290800 20008KT P6SM SCT120  
FM291600 25016G25KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KLAR 282053Z AUTO 23013G21KT 10SM SCT110 28/03 A3026 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 24027/2042 SLP123 T02830033 56012  
METAR KLAR 281953Z AUTO 28009G16KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T02720033  
METAR KLAR 281853Z AUTO 27010G19KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T02780033  
 
KCYS 281736Z 2818/2918 27012G18KT P6SM SKC  
FM282000 27012G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB PROB30 2820/2824  
VRB20G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN060CB  
FM290100 26007KT P6SM VCSH BKN150  
FM290800 25008KT P6SM BKN150  
FM291600 27015G23KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KCYS 282053Z 32008G22KT 10SM FEW110 29/05 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP121  
T02940050 58012  
METAR KCYS 281953Z 27007G17KT 10SM FEW110 31/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T03110050  
METAR KCYS 281853Z 31013G26KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND  
29027/1824 SLP127 T03110044  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/28/26 21:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...242/052  
28000 FT MSL...245/052  
26000 FT MSL...224/028  
25000 FT MSL...205/023  
24000 FT MSL...211/026  
22000 FT MSL...215/027  
19000 FT MSL...232/025  
16000 FT MSL...233/009  
14600 FT MSL...239/011  
14000 FT MSL...232/018  
13000 FT MSL...221/019  
12800 FT MSL...241/016  
12000 FT MSL...238/020  
11200 FT MSL...251/015  
11000 FT MSL...243/021  
10000 FT MSL...250/019  
10000 FT MSL...235/011  
9000 FT MSL...256/008  
9000 FT MSL...241/007  
8000 FT MSL...256/008  
8000 FT MSL...254/009  
7300 FT MSL...264/006  
7000 FT MSL...355/005  
6200 FT MSL...026/009  
6000 FT MSL...027/009  
6000 FT MSL...027/009  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/28/26 21:42 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
34000 FT MSL...260/035  
33000 FT MSL...261/035  
32900 FT MSL...262/035  
32000 FT MSL...258/036  
31000 FT MSL...250/043  
30000 FT MSL...251/034  
29000 FT MSL...252/031  
28000 FT MSL...251/027  
27000 FT MSL...263/026  
26000 FT MSL...257/024  
25000 FT MSL...267/025  
24000 FT MSL...267/025  
23600 FT MSL...273/027  
23000 FT MSL...273/027  
22000 FT MSL...271/026  
21000 FT MSL...270/025  
20000 FT MSL...270/024  
20000 FT MSL...270/026  
19000 FT MSL...268/023  
18000 FT MSL...272/024  
17400 FT MSL...257/021  
17000 FT MSL...276/024  
16000 FT MSL...277/020  
15000 FT MSL...275/018  
14000 FT MSL...268/017  
13200 FT MSL...258/021  
13000 FT MSL...272/017  
12000 FT MSL...282/014  
11700 FT MSL...271/015  
11000 FT MSL...277/015  
10500 FT MSL...285/017  
10000 FT MSL...288/015  
9500 FT MSL...288/016  
9000 FT MSL...297/015  
8600 FT MSL...297/015  
8000 FT MSL...298/014  
7900 FT MSL...301/015  
7300 FT MSL...304/011  
7000 FT MSL...300/017  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2129 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 329 PM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
THE ACTIVE PERIOD WILL CONTINUE AS MOISTURE ARRIVES WITHIN  
SOUTHWESTERLY FLOW. THIS WILL KEEP SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS GOING ACROSS THE AREA THROUGH MUCH OF THE PERIOD.  
CONFIDENCE IS HIGHEST ON IMPACTS ACROSS WESTERN TERMINALS, INCLUDING  
KBPI, KJAC, KPNA, AND KRKS. REGARDLESS, ALL TERMINALS HAVE A CHANCE  
OF SEEING THIS ACTIVITY; THE UNCERTAINTY LIES MORE WITH THE TIMING.  
ALL TERMINALS HAVE AT LEAST PROB30 GROUPS TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS. BRIEF  
HEAVY RAIN MAY BRING OCCASIONAL MVFR CONDITIONS, AGAIN WITH THE BEST  
CHANCES ACROSS TERMINALS WEST OF THE DIVIDE. AFTER A RELATIVE LULL  
LATE THIS AFTERNOON, ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS WILL MOVE IN  
OVERNIGHT. THIS WILL PICK UP TOWARD 18Z SATURDAY AS IT MOVES EAST  
THROUGH THE REST OF THE DAY. OTHER THAN RAIN, STRONG OUTFLOW WIND  
GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE WITH THIS ACTIVITY. LOW CLOUDS  
WILL LEAD TO FREQUENT MOUNTAIN OBSCURATION THROUGH THE PERIOD,  
ESPECIALLY ACROSS WESTERN WYOMING.  
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 2042 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1138 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
GUSTY SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE THE PRIMARY AVIATION CONCERN  
TODAY. ABUNDANT MOISTURE MOVING IN ALOFT WILL LEAD TO SCATTERED  
SHOWERS ACROSS THE AREA. MULTIPLE ROUNDS ARE POSSIBLE DURING THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS, POSSIBLY CONTINUING AFTER MIDNIGHT  
IN WYOMING TOO. HOWEVER, MOST THUNDER SHOULD BE IN THE AFTERNOON  
AND EARLY EVENING HOURS WITH SHOWERS FAVORED AFTER. PROB30  
GROUPS WERE INTRODUCED AT MOST TERMINALS TO ACCOUNT FOR THE  
POSSIBILITY OF STRONG, GUSTY WINDS. CONFIDENCE IS LOWER IN THESE  
STORMS BEING ABLE TO PRODUCE RAINFALL HEAVY ENOUGH TO REDUCE THE  
FLIGHT CATEGORY, BUT BRIEF MVFR TO IFR WILL BE POSSIBLE IN  
LOCALLY HEAVY DOWNPOURS.  
OTHERWISE, EXPECT BREEZY WESTERLIES GUSTING 20 TO 30 KNOTS IN  
WYOMING TODAY. THIS MAY CONTINUE OVERNIGHT, PARTICULARLY AT RWL,  
WHILE OTHER TERMINALS CAN EXPECT LIGHTER WINDS (OUTSIDE OF THE  
GUSTY SHOWERS). WINDS WILL PICK UP AT ALL TERMINALS MID  
SATURDAY MORNING WITH GUSTS OF 25 TO 35 KNOTS IN WYOMING AND 20  
TO 25 KNOTS IN NEBRASKA.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 282135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 OVC100 33/11 A3006 RMK AO2  
T03250109  
METAR KIBM 282115Z AUTO 17011G16KT 10SM BKN110 33/13 A3007 RMK AO2  
T03320133  
METAR KIBM 282055Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM OVC110 34/13 A3007 RMK AO2  
T03410131  
 
KSNY 281736Z 2818/2918 21011G19KT P6SM SKC PROB30 2822/2901  
VRB20G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM290100 22008KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN120  
FM290600 26008KT P6SM SCT150  
FM291600 27012G20KT P6SM FEW150  
METAR KSNY 282053Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP108  
T03390128 56022  
METAR KSNY 281953Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP115  
T03280128  
METAR KSNY 281853Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T03170139  
 
METAR KOGA 282135Z AUTO 18010G17KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A2996 RMK AO2  
T03590144  
METAR KOGA 282115Z AUTO 18014G20KT 10SM CLR 37/14 A2997 RMK AO2  
T03660142  
METAR KOGA 282055Z AUTO 20010G18KT 10SM CLR 37/14 A2997 RMK AO2  
T03650135  
 
KMCK 281720Z 2818/2918 19013G22KT P6SM SKC  
FM290300 20014G25KT P6SM BKN110 WS004/21045KT  
FM291300 29007KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KMCK 282053Z AUTO 18015G21KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T03330183 56024  
METAR KMCK 281953Z AUTO 16016G22KT 10SM CLR 33/19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T03280194  
METAR KMCK 281853Z AUTO 18012G22KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T03170189  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/28/26 21:42 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...274/029  
14200 FT MSL...277/034  
14000 FT MSL...277/034  
13000 FT MSL...272/032  
12000 FT MSL...269/029  
12000 FT MSL...268/029  
11000 FT MSL...261/024  
10100 FT MSL...261/026  
10000 FT MSL...260/027  
9000 FT MSL...255/028  
8700 FT MSL...253/027  
8000 FT MSL...231/025  
7500 FT MSL...211/027  
7000 FT MSL...208/029  
6300 FT MSL...203/028  
6000 FT MSL...198/028  
5400 FT MSL...193/025  
5000 FT MSL...187/024  
4800 FT MSL...185/024  
4100 FT MSL...180/023  
4000 FT MSL...177/022  
3700 FT MSL...177/022  
3400 FT MSL...177/022  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2011 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1228 PM CDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
CLOUD COVER WILL GRADUALLY INCREASE LATE THIS AFTERNOON INTO THE  
EVENING HOURS AS ISOLATED THUNDERSTORMS ACROSS THE NEBRASKA  
PANHANDLE, DRIFT EAST INTO WESTERN NEBRASKA. THE CURRENT CAMS,  
HAVE TRENDED DOWNWARD WITH THUNDERSTORM COVERAGE, ESPECIALLY  
ALONG AND EAST OF A LINE FROM KVTN TO KLBF. THAT BEING SAID,  
WILL HANDLE THE THUNDER MENTION WITH A VCTS GROUP AND BROKEN  
CEILINGS AT 12000 FT AGL FROM 01Z TO 05Z THIS EVENING. LOW  
LEVEL WIND SHEAR WILL BE POSSIBLE AT THE KLBF TERMINAL AFTER 05Z  
TONIGHT, CONTINUING THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY MORNING.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 281720Z 2818/2918 19020G28KT P6SM FEW250  
FM290300 19012G21KT P6SM BKN110  
FM291300 28008KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 282053Z AUTO 18014G27KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3003 RMK AO2 PK WND  
17027/2047 SLP119 T03560144 58020  
METAR KGLD 281953Z AUTO 17017G21KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19029/1906 SLP127 T03440144  
METAR KGLD 281853Z AUTO 19013G24KT 10SM CLR 33/15 A3007 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18027/1830 SLP134 T03330150  
 
KGCK 282146Z 2822/2918 18015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
FM290200 17013KT P6SM FEW250  
FM291000 19015G25KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 282054Z 18013G25KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3006 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18030/2016 SLP139 T03390178 57023  
METAR KGCK 281954Z 18018G25KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND  
17027/1944 SLP147 T03280178  
METAR KGCK 281854Z 18014G27KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18029/1756 SLP154 T03170183  
 
METAR KLBL 282056Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP151  
6//// T03390178 57024 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 281956Z AUTO 20017G21KT 10SM CLR 33/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP160  
T03330172 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 281856Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T03220178 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 282135Z AUTO 18015G20KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A3009 RMK AO2  
T03500148  
METAR KEHA 282115Z AUTO 19015G19KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A3010 RMK AO2  
T03480151  
METAR KEHA 282055Z AUTO 20016KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A3011 RMK AO2  
T03480148  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/28/26 21:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
16000 FT MSL...018/021  
15000 FT MSL...330/014  
14000 FT MSL...313/016  
13900 FT MSL...313/016  
13000 FT MSL...305/016  
12000 FT MSL...292/015  
11700 FT MSL...248/009  
11000 FT MSL...248/012  
10000 FT MSL...229/013  
9800 FT MSL...222/013  
9000 FT MSL...211/014  
8200 FT MSL...202/016  
8000 FT MSL...202/017  
7100 FT MSL...198/017  
7000 FT MSL...198/017  
6000 FT MSL...196/018  
6000 FT MSL...196/018  
5100 FT MSL...193/017  
5000 FT MSL...191/018  
4400 FT MSL...190/018  
4000 FT MSL...186/018  
3700 FT MSL...186/017  
3200 FT MSL...185/017  
3000 FT MSL...186/017  
3000 FT MSL...186/017  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 2058 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1058 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
FOR KGLD & KMCK... VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED AT BOTH SITES.  
WINDS TODAY SHOULD REMAIN AROUND 15-20 KTS FROM THE SOUTH  
THROUGH ABOUT 10-14Z. GUST COULD REACH 30-35 KTS AT TIMES  
THROUGH 02Z. THERE IS A 10-20% CHANCE FOR STORMS TONIGHT, MAINLY  
BETWEEN 01-07Z, AT BOTH TERMINALS. GUSTS OF 35-50 KTS ARE  
POSSIBLE SHOULD STORMS MOVE NEAR THE TERMINALS. WINDS SHOULD  
LIGHTEN BELOW 10 KTS AND VARY IN DIRECTION DURING THE MORNING  
TOMORROW.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1655 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1110 AM CDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
VFR FLYING CONDITIONS THIS TAF CYCLE FOR ALL TERMINALS. CURRENT  
BREEZY SOUTHERLY WINDS IN THE 15-20 KT RANGE GUSTING TO 30 KTS  
WILL WEAKEN SLIGHTLY TO 10-15 KTS AFTER SUNSET, FOLLOWED BY  
RE-INTENSIFYING BACK TO 15-20 KTS GUSTING TO 30 KTS AROUND  
SUNRISE TOMORROW MORNING.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 281723Z 2818/2918 20017KT P6SM SKC  
FM290000 17016G26KT P6SM SKC  
FM291600 22021G31KT P6SM SKC=  
METAR KGUY 282053Z AUTO 18014G22KT 10SM CLR 36/15 A3005 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23034/2042 SLP121 T03560150 56025  
METAR KGUY 281953Z AUTO 20015G25KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21026/1912 SLP131 T03500144  
METAR KGUY 281853Z AUTO 19017G25KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND  
20028/1811 SLP139 T03440144  
 
KDHT 281723Z 2818/2918 21017G27KT P6SM SKC  
FM282300 18016G26KT P6SM SKC  
FM291700 21020G29KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 282053Z AUTO 19017G25KT 10SM CLR 35/13 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND  
20027/2003 SLP134 T03500133 56028  
METAR KDHT 281953Z AUTO 23012G24KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T03330144  
METAR KDHT 281853Z AUTO 20016G24KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23027/1832 SLP152 T03280144  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1733 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1224 PM CDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE 18Z TAF PERIOD AT ALL  
TAF SITES. WINDS WILL BE OUT OF THE SOUTH AND SOUTHWEST AT 5-15  
KTS, INCREASING TO 10-20 KTS PAST 12Z TO THE END OF THE TAF  
PERIOD WITH HIGHER GUSTS AT TIMES.  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 281720Z 2818/2918 09006KT P6SM SCT120  
FM282000 26010KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250  
FM290900 09005KT P6SM BKN110  
METAR KFMN 282053Z 23008KT 10SM CLR 35/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP146 T03500033  
58028  
METAR KFMN 281953Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T03330056  
METAR KFMN 281853Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174  
T03110056  
 
METAR KLVS 282053Z AUTO 23018G26KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND  
23032/2042 WSHFT 2024 LTG DSNT W-N SLP165 T02500078 55014  
SPECI KLVS 282041Z AUTO 22015G28KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND  
22028/2041 WSHFT 2024 LTG DSNT N AND NW T02670072  
SPECI KLVS 282008Z AUTO 17011G21KT 10SM VCTS CLR 29/07 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT W AND NW T02940072  
 
SPECI KRTN 282137Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM VCTS BKN110 32/05 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT N AND NW T03220050  
METAR KRTN 282053Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N  
AND NW SLP155 T03220061 56027  
METAR KRTN 281953Z AUTO 21008G15KT 190V270 10SM CLR 31/08 A3031 RMK AO2  
SLP170 T03060083  
 
METAR KCAO 282055Z AUTO 20013G19KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139  
T03220122 56024  
METAR KCAO 281955Z AUTO 19015G23KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP147  
T03170133  
METAR KCAO 281855Z AUTO 23013G24KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T03000139  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 1924 UTC FRIDAY, AUGUST 28, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(18Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1119 AM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL REDEVELOP ONCE AGAIN THIS AFTERNOON,  
FAVORING THE HIGH TERRAIN OF WESTERN, CENTRAL, AND NORTHERN NEW  
MEXICO. STORMS WILL BE CAPABLE OF FREQUENT LIGHTNING, GUSTY AND  
ERRATIC WINDS, AS WELL AS BRIEF HEAVY RAINFALL. MOVEMENT WILL BE  
SLOW AND ERRATIC ACROSS WESTERN ZONES, BUT SHOULD GENERALLY MOVE  
TOWARD THE SOUTH ELSEWHERE. CONFIDENCE IS GENERALLY LOW THAT ANY  
TAF SITE WILL BE IMPACTED BY STORMS, BUT KGUP HAS THE GREATEST  
CHANCE OF ANY. BRIEF MVFR VSBYS MAY OCCUR IN THE HEAVIEST STORMS.  
PRECIPITATION ACTIVITY SHOULD DIMINISH BY 04-06Z SATURDAY WITH  
CONDITIONS REMAINING CALM THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE OVERNIGHT  
AND EARLY MORNING HOURS.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 281800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2221+17 2333+10 2340-08 2333-19 234134 244344 244755  
BCE 2220+11 2225-08 2418-19 232532 234142 245054  
LND 9900+15 2323+09 2534-07 2633-18 254134 254444 265256  
RKS 2308 2425+11 2534-08 2530-18 243633 253844 264455  
GJT 2311+20 2416+12 2623-08 2520-19 242232 252943 263354  
FMN 9900+20 2407+13 2709-07 2614-17 251932 261943 282653  
ABQ 2307+19 3005+12 0110-07 3311-17 340532 331243 312253  
MBW 2617 2628+11 2724-08 2624-18 253734 264244 263955  
DEN 2911+20 3015+12 2918-07 2814-18 262633 282644 291656  
PUB 2911+21 3110+13 2909-07 3012-17 281232 311744 302256  
ALS 2906+12 3407-07 2707-17 261232 301543 312655  
TCC 2113 2314+17 2711+10 0213-06 0109-17 011632 362343 342854  
BFF 2310 2412+20 2514+12 2619-08 2827-18 283534 294144 293955  
GLD 1920 1917+18 2506+11 3115-07 3017-18 312434 323344 322956  
GCK 2127+21 2217+15 2006+08 3313-06 3513-18 332633 352944 352656  
GAG 1812+20 2007+14 3205+08 3522-07 0317-17 362834 013444 343455  
AMA 1810 2205+15 2606+08 3617-07 0215-17 012333 012143 343654  
---------------------------------------------------------------------  
 
DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 290000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2509+17 2221+10 2338-07 2339-18 243833 223844 245355  
BCE 2316+11 2328-06 2227-17 233732 233843 235055  
LND 3205+15 2417+09 2549-07 2440-17 244833 244944 244456  
RKS 2422 2623+10 2643-07 2532-17 234033 244444 254456  
GJT 2809+21 2514+13 2328-06 2319-18 222332 232743 254755  
FMN 2709+22 2708+14 2310-06 2516-17 272032 252142 273355  
ABQ 9900+22 9900+14 3406-05 9900-17 261032 301342 312254  
MBW 2729 2528+11 2430-06 2625-17 263533 264744 264656  
DEN 2210+19 2806+12 2919-06 2521-17 253332 273543 283355  
PUB 2608+22 2407+13 2609-07 2513-17 282532 293443 293555  
ALS 2812+13 2210-06 2314-17 261731 282042 303055  
TCC 1811 1912+19 1910+11 3410-06 3608-15 351332 361843 332553  
BFF 2517 2613+19 2714+11 2824-07 2629-17 263433 274044 264356  
GLD 1827 2118+19 2510+12 2916-05 2916-17 293133 303044 292356  
GCK 1823+24 2020+16 2609+11 3214-05 3215-17 322633 332644 312456  
GAG 1715+24 1713+15 3005+09 0116-05 3613-16 352433 352244 332156  
AMA 1617 1914+16 3009+10 3616-05 0307-16 012032 021843 342554  
---------------------------------------------------------------------  
 
DATA BASED ON 281200Z  
VALID 291200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2324+15 2437+08 2351-08 2345-20 235735 236044 236654  
BCE 2327+09 2334-07 2337-18 224633 234743 235052  
LND 2213+13 2435+09 2441-08 2547-18 254835 254744 256456  
RKS 2118 2532+10 2443-07 2444-19 244734 244444 256056  
GJT 2420+19 2425+10 2436-07 2536-18 244633 234244 254155  
FMN 2915+17 2508+10 2124-06 2216-17 232533 243344 253453  
ABQ 2511+18 2511+11 9900-06 2307-16 240932 231443 262053  
MBW 2520 2532+10 2534-06 2635-19 253734 244445 265354  
DEN 2509+20 2615+12 2723-07 2827-18 273233 263343 254556  
PUB 2813+21 2910+13 2816-06 2722-17 272733 263043 263056  
ALS 2715+12 2615-06 2515-17 272033 252844 262954  
TCC 2230 2618+18 2706+11 3405-06 2405-16 300732 330743 330955  
BFF 2611 2720+18 2624+10 2727-07 2627-17 263234 263844 264356  
GLD 2324 2519+19 2617+12 3114-06 2620-17 262632 282543 283356  
GCK 2339+24 2525+18 2410+11 2811-06 2719-17 281932 312043 322856  
GAG 2230+22 2615+16 3308+09 9900-05 2711-16 321333 342244 352055  
AMA 2226 2616+16 2906+09 9900-04 2707-16 320533 331443 342155  
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