857  
NZUS99 KBOU 290648  
SYNBOU  
 
HOT-AIR BALLOON FORECAST FOR COLORADO  
NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE DENVER/BOULDER, COLORADO  
0045 MDT SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
 
* * * * * NORTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KFNL 290556Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP119  
T02330083 10317 20222 56006 $  
METAR KFNL 290456Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T02330089 $  
METAR KFNL 290356Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T02560072 $  
 
METAR KGXY 290556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP146 T01940117  
10333 20194 55001  
METAR KGXY 290456Z 24003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T02110117  
METAR KGXY 290356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP150  
T02280094  
 
METAR KLMO 290635Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3013 RMK AO2  
T02430071  
METAR KLMO 290615Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3013 RMK AO2  
T02460071  
METAR KLMO 290555Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3014 RMK AO2 T02500067  
10298 20215  
 
METAR KBDU 290635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 290615Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3014 RMK AO2  
METAR KBDU 290555Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
E  
 
METAR KEIK 290635Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM BKN150 24/05 A3010 RMK AO2  
T02360054  
METAR KEIK 290615Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM OVC150 24/06 A3011 RMK AO2  
T02440057  
METAR KEIK 290555Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM BKN150 24/06 A3011 RMK AO2  
T02420057 10319 20221 58002  
 
KBJC 290537Z 2906/3006 25008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM291600 28010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
TEMPO 2920/2924 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM300000 30010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 3000/3004 -SHRA  
BKN100  
METAR KBJC 290635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3018 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 290615Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3017 RMK AO2  
METAR KBJC 290555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
E  
 
KDEN 290537Z 2906/3012 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200  
FM290700 21009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM291600 25007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200  
FM291900 25010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150  
TEMPO 2920/2924 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM300000 33012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 3000/3004 -SHRA  
BKN100  
FM300500 01008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
FM300900 19009KT P6SM FEW100 BKN200  
METAR KDEN 290553Z 22005KT 10SM FEW180 SCT220 21/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP113  
T02060094 10284 20200 58004  
METAR KDEN 290453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 SCT220 22/08 A3016 RMK AO2  
SLP120 T02170083  
METAR KDEN 290353Z 24008KT 10SM FEW090 SCT130 BKN220 25/07 A3016 RMK AO2  
SLP118 T02500072  
 
KBKF 290100Z 2901/3007 VRB06KT 9999 BKN110 BKN140 BKN220  
QNH3016INS  
BECMG 2919/2920 25010KT 9999 VCSH SCT100 BKN150 QNH3014INS  
TEMPO 2920/2924 25020G35KT 8000 -TSRA BKN080CB  
BECMG 3001/3002 VRB06KT 9999 NSW BKN100 QNH3006INS  
TX31/2921Z  
TN20/2911Z  
METAR KBKF 290558Z 19009KT 10SM FEW130 FEW220 19/10 A3017 RMK AO2A  
SLP121 60000 T01920099 10290 20192 55004  
METAR KBKF 290458Z 18007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 SCT220 21/10 A3017 RMK  
AO2A SLP121 T02050100  
METAR KBKF 290358Z 19006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 SCT220 22/10 A3018 RMK  
AO2A SLP125 T02170102  
 
KAPA 290537Z 2906/3006 19007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200  
FM291600 25007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM291900 25010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150  
TEMPO 2920/2924 VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB  
FM300000 34010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 3000/3004 -SHRA  
BKN100  
FM300400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200  
METAR KAPA 290553Z 17010G21KT 150V220 10SM FEW100 FEW150 FEW220 20/10  
A3020 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0521 SLP140 60006 T02000100 10250 20194  
56006  
SPECI KAPA 290541Z 15011G19KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 FEW220 19/11 A3019 RMK  
AO2 WSHFT 0521 T01940106  
METAR KAPA 290453Z 26011KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 SCT220 19/11 A3020 RMK AO2  
SLP144 T01940106  
 
METAR KMNH 290635Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 14/08 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 290615Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3032 RMK AO2  
METAR KMNH 290555Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
E  
 
METAR KFMM 290635Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 290615Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR KFMM 290555Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
SE  
 
METAR KSTK 290635Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3003 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 290615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3002 RMK AO2  
METAR KSTK 290555Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM VCTS CLR 22/15 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT E AND SE  
 
METAR KAKO 290553Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121  
60000 T02220106 10333 20217 51001 $  
METAR KAKO 290453Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T02330106 $  
METAR KAKO 290353Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM SCT110 24/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP129  
T02440106 $  
 
METAR KLIC 290555Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP129  
60033 T01610122 10261 20161 58000 $  
METAR KLIC 290455Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE  
SLP130 T01940122 $  
METAR KLIC 290355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E  
SLP143 T02110117 $  
 
METAR KHEQ 290635Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3002 RMK AO2 T02170162  
$  
METAR KHEQ 290615Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3001 RMK AO2 T02120162  
$  
METAR KHEQ 290555Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3001 RMK AO2 60006  
T02110160 10317 20200 50008 $  
 
METAR K2V6 290634Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3006 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 290614Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3007 RMK AO2  
METAR K2V6 290554Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM TS CLR 23/12 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
E AND SE  
 
METAR KITR 290553Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW110 23/15 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NE SLP128 T02280150 10328 20228 50014  
METAR KITR 290453Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM BKN120 26/16 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW SLP130 T02560156  
METAR KITR 290353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM FEW120 26/15 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP126  
T02610150  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/29/2026  
FORT COLLINS - 06:24:57 MDT / 19:37:21 MDT  
DENVER - 06:25:30 MDT / 19:35:57 MDT  
STERLING - 06:17:25 MDT / 19:30:03 MDT  
 
DENVER/BOULDER (KFTG) 08/29/26 06:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
20000 FT MSL...248/032  
17000 FT MSL...249/022  
14000 FT MSL...291/025  
13000 FT MSL...327/017  
12600 FT MSL...315/010  
12000 FT MSL...347/018  
11100 FT MSL...352/015  
11000 FT MSL...352/016  
10000 FT MSL...354/017  
9900 FT MSL...351/017  
9000 FT MSL...350/018  
8900 FT MSL...353/018  
8000 FT MSL...003/016  
7900 FT MSL...358/015  
7200 FT MSL...004/015  
7000 FT MSL...007/014  
6600 FT MSL...009/014  
6100 FT MSL...320/010  
6000 FT MSL...325/008  
5900 FT MSL...297/008  
 
DENVER/BOULDER AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0541 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1137 PM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO CONTINUE THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD. A  
WEAK BOUNDARY DID BRIEFLY CAUSE SOME DISRUPTION TO THE DRAINAGE  
FLOW AT DEN BUT SHOULD THIS SHOULD QUICKLY RESUME BY 07Z. A BIT  
MORE CONFIDENCE THAT WINDS REMAIN WSW/W DURING THE LATE MORNING  
AND EARLY AFTERNOON HOURS ON SATURDAY, BEFORE COMING A BIT MORE  
MESSY AS CONVECTION DEVELOPS NEAR OR AFTER 20Z. VARIABLE AND GUSTY  
OUTFLOW WINDS WILL AGAIN BE THE MAIN CONCERN FOR MOST OF THE  
AFTERNOON AND EVENING HOURS.  
SOME SHRA MAY LINGER INTO THE EARLY OVERNIGHT HOURS SATURDAY  
NIGHT, AND A WEAK FRONTAL PUSH MAY BRIEFLY TURN WINDS MORE  
NORTHERLY BEFORE AN EVENTUAL RETURN TO DRAINAGE FLOW OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHEAST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR K4BM 290635Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 290615Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3068 RMK AO2  
METAR K4BM 290555Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3069 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
N  
 
METAR KAFF 290555Z 34008KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3025 RMK AO2A SLP142  
T01520102 10248 20152 50001  
METAR KAFF 290455Z 35008KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3026 RMK AO2A SLP143  
T01690096  
METAR KAFF 290355Z 08005KT 10SM FEW240 19/10 A3027 RMK AO2A SLP149  
T01900095  
 
KCOS 290520Z 2906/3006 33009KT P6SM BKN140  
FM290800 36006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM291600 17008KT P6SM SCT200  
FM291900 21008KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 2920/3001 VRB15G35KT  
-TSRA  
BKN100CB  
FM300100 33005KT P6SM BKN150  
METAR KCOS 290554Z 33006KT 10SM FEW170 BKN250 19/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T01940100 10261 20194 58001 $  
METAR KCOS 290454Z 34005KT 10SM FEW170 SCT240 21/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP146  
T02060089 $  
METAR KCOS 290354Z 32006KT 10SM FEW170 SCT250 20/08 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T02000083 $  
 
METAR KFLY 290635Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01680071  
METAR KFLY 290615Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3030 RMK AO2  
T01710074  
METAR KFLY 290555Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E  
T01710072 10251 20171  
 
KFCS 290400Z 2904/3010 32009KT 9999 BKN120 QNH3016INS  
BECMG 2915/2916 19012G18KT 9999 SCT130 QNH3017INS  
BECMG 2921/2922 20012G18KT 9999 VCSH SCT090 QNH3008INS  
TEMPO 2923/2924 VRB15G25KT 9000 -TSRA BKN080CB  
BECMG 3000/3001 20012KT 9999 NSW SCT120 QNH3007INS  
BECMG 3005/3006 01009KT 9999 BKN120 QNH3011INS TX31/2921Z  
TN15/2912Z  
METAR KFCS 290555Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE  
SLP149 60000 T01790090 10270 20179 58004 $  
METAR KFCS 290455Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W  
SLP160 T01910087 $  
METAR KFCS 290355Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T01990097 $  
 
KPUB 290520Z 2906/3006 32005KT P6SM SCT150  
FM290800 29006KT P6SM SCT200  
FM291700 26008KT P6SM BKN150  
FM300200 32005KT P6SM SCT150  
METAR KPUB 290553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121  
60006 T02170122 10356 20200 51006  
METAR KPUB 290453Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP125  
T02060144  
METAR KPUB 290353Z 32003KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T02280133  
 
METAR KVTP 290635Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 290615Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3069 RMK AO2  
METAR KVTP 290555Z AUTO 27010G15KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3069 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KTAD 290554Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T02110083 10306 20206 53004 $  
METAR KTAD 290454Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131  
T02220083 $  
METAR KTAD 290354Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP130  
T02330078 $  
 
METAR KLHX 290553Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP106  
T02500122 10356 20250 50002  
METAR KLHX 290453Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111  
T02560128  
METAR KLHX 290353Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112  
T02720122  
 
METAR KLAA 290553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP105  
T02610144 10350 20261 51007  
METAR KLAA 290453Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18026/0407 SLP103 T02780144  
METAR KLAA 290353Z AUTO 18016G25KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND  
16029/0308 SLP105 T02830150  
 
METAR KSPD 290556Z AUTO 19012KT 25/13 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP123 T02500128  
10339 20244 51008 $  
METAR KSPD 290456Z AUTO 19014KT 26/13 A3012 RMK AO1 SLP124 T02560128  
$  
METAR KSPD 290356Z AUTO 19015KT 27/13 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP121 T02720133  
$  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/29/2026  
BURLINGTON - 06:15:14 MDT / 19:24:42 MDT  
PUEBLO - 06:25:48 MDT / 19:32:54 MDT  
LAMAR - 06:18:00 MDT / 19:24:42 MDT  
 
PUEBLO (KPUX) 08/29/26 06:41 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
15000 FT MSL...323/020  
14400 FT MSL...337/011  
14000 FT MSL...344/022  
13000 FT MSL...351/022  
12400 FT MSL...350/023  
12000 FT MSL...347/021  
11000 FT MSL...343/021  
10800 FT MSL...344/020  
10000 FT MSL...354/020  
9700 FT MSL...334/013  
9000 FT MSL...011/016  
8000 FT MSL...021/012  
7700 FT MSL...014/011  
7100 FT MSL...020/015  
7000 FT MSL...016/018  
6400 FT MSL...011/021  
6000 FT MSL...013/021  
5900 FT MSL...019/018  
5700 FT MSL...020/021  
 
PUEBLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0645 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1032 PM  
MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
VFR TAFS ARE EXPECTED AT ALL TERMINALS WITH DIURNAL WIND  
PATTERNS HOLDING TRUE THROUGH THE PERIOD. DID ADD MENTION OF A  
SMALL CHANCE FOR CONVECTION AT KCOS SATURDAY AFTERNOON AS SOME  
ISOLATED TO SCATTERED STORMS MAY DEVELOP OVER THE CONTINENTAL  
AND PALMER DIVIDES. GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS WILL BE THE MAIN  
HAZARDS. WILL CONTINUE TO MONITOR THE NEED FOR CONVECTION  
MENTION AT THE OTHER SITES.  
 
* * * * * NORTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KCAG 290553Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM FEW075 FEW090 SCT110 18/07 A3024  
RMK AO2 SLP149 T01830072 10244 20178 56009  
METAR KCAG 290453Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP154  
T01830078  
METAR KCAG 290353Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM FEW110 21/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP163  
T02110078  
 
METAR KHDN 290556Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM BKN120 19/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T01890072 10228 20189 403060133 56012  
METAR KHDN 290456Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM FEW110 20/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP157  
T02000072  
METAR KHDN 290356Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 21/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP167  
T02060072  
 
METAR KSBS 290635Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3028 RMK AO1  
T01770061  
METAR KSBS 290615Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM SCT110 18/06 A3029 RMK AO1  
T01830061  
METAR KSBS 290555Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM BKN110 18/06 A3029 RMK AO1  
T01830063 10231 20180  
 
METAR K33V 290635Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 13/05 A3040 RMK  
AO1  
METAR K33V 290615Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 12/05 A3040 RMK  
AO1  
METAR K33V 290555Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3039 RMK AO1  
 
METAR KEEO 290553Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM FEW110 17/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP145  
60000 T01720094 10233 20172 58010  
METAR KEEO 290453Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM SCT120 18/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T01780094  
METAR KEEO 290353Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP166  
T01890089  
 
METAR K20V 290635Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM BKN100 11/07 A3038 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 290615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 11/07 A3039 RMK AO2  
METAR K20V 290555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 12/07 A3039 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KGNB 290635Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM SCT100 10/05 A3047 RMK AO2  
T00980049  
METAR KGNB 290615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3047 RMK AO2  
T01230052  
METAR KGNB 290555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 12/05 A3047 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
E T01180052 10210 20118  
 
METAR K0CO 290635Z AUTO 25006G25KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3073 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 290615Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3074 RMK AO2  
METAR K0CO 290555Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 06/01 A3074 RMK AO2  
 
KGJT 290520Z 2906/3006 14012KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2918/2923 4SM  
-TSRA BKN090CB  
FM292300 34009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200 PROB30 3000/3004 4SM  
-TSRA  
BKN070CB  
FM300400 11008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120  
METAR KGJT 290553Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127  
T02280106 10272 20228 50003 $  
METAR KGJT 290453Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM SCT120 24/10 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02440100 $  
METAR KGJT 290353Z 02006KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP137 T02440094  
$  
 
KRIL 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT P6SM OVC110  
FM291800 27010G20KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 PROB30 2919/3001 4SM  
-TSRA BKN090CB  
FM300100 29006KT 6SM -SHRA SCT050 BKN110 PROB30 3001/3003 4SM  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
FM300300 11005KT P6SM SCT045 BKN100  
METAR KRIL 290553Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM OVC110 20/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP157  
60001 T02000094 10272 20189 58002  
METAR KRIL 290453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 19/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T01940111  
METAR KRIL 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 21/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T02060100  
 
METAR K5SM 290635Z AUTO 10SM SCT060 SCT095 BKN120 10/03 A3063 RMK  
AO2  
METAR K5SM 290615Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 10/03 A3063 RMK AO2  
METAR K5SM 290555Z AUTO 10SM SCT065 SCT085 BKN120 10/03 A3064 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT E AND SW  
 
KEGE 290520Z 2906/3006 09005KT P6SM BKN200  
FM291200 VRB02KT P6SM BKN200  
FM291800 25012G22KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 PROB30 2918/2924 4SM  
-TSRA BKN080CB  
FM300100 27009KT 6SM -SHRA SCT060 BKN090 PROB30 3001/3004 4SM  
-TSRA BKN060CB  
FM300400 08005KT P6SM SCT045 BKN090  
METAR KEGE 290556Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN110 19/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178  
60000 T01890072 10244 20183 403110117 53001  
METAR KEGE 290456Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM FEW110 19/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP177  
T01890072  
METAR KEGE 290356Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM SCT110 19/08 A3033 RMK AO2 RAB15E27  
SLP186 P0000 T01940078  
 
KASE 290520Z 2906/3006 21006KT P6SM BKN200  
FM291200 VRB02KT P6SM BKN200  
FM291800 26009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN200 PROB30 2920/2924 4SM  
-TSRA  
BKN080CB  
FM300500 14006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN070  
METAR KASE 290553Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM SCT110 15/06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T01500056 10250 20144 55001  
METAR KASE 290453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP156  
T01500056  
METAR KASE 290353Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM FEW100 17/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP168  
T01720056  
 
METAR KCCU 290635Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 08/00 A3072 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KCCU 290615Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM SCT080 08/00 A3072 RMK AO2  
METAR KCCU 290555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3072 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KLXV 290553Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP176  
T00780017 10217 20078 58004 $  
METAR KLXV 290453Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP169  
T01060017 $  
METAR KLXV 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3059 RMK AO2 SLP178  
T01220022 $  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/29/2026  
RANGELY - 06:40:20 MDT / 19:51:38 MDT  
GRAND JUNCTION - 06:40:36 MDT / 19:49:34 MDT  
STEAMBOAT SPRINGS - 06:32:03 MDT / 19:44:16 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/29/26 06:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...243/034  
28000 FT MSL...242/035  
26000 FT MSL...241/036  
25000 FT MSL...236/035  
24000 FT MSL...245/029  
22000 FT MSL...220/029  
20000 FT MSL...263/034  
19000 FT MSL...235/026  
18000 FT MSL...264/029  
16000 FT MSL...244/014  
14000 FT MSL...251/021  
13300 FT MSL...284/028  
13000 FT MSL...281/026  
12000 FT MSL...283/024  
11000 FT MSL...207/030  
10400 FT MSL...184/025  
10100 FT MSL...208/015  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0525 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1121 PM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
SHOWERS AND A FEW RUMBLES OF THUNDER WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT AND  
SOME TAF SITES WILL LIKELY SEE THESE SHOWERS. DO NOT ANTICIPATE  
ANY CHANGE TO FLIGHT CONDITIONS. TOMORROW, INCREASED MOISTURE  
AND DISTURBANCES WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION BRINGING WIDESPREAD  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH ALL TAF SITES BEING AFFECTED BY  
EITHER. PROLONGED PROB30 GROUPS ACCOUNTS FOR THIS THROUGH MUCH  
OF THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS, HEAVY RAIN, AND SMALL  
HAIL WILL ALL BE POSSIBLE UNDER AND NEAR THE STRONGEST CELLS.  
WHILE VFR WILL BE PREDOMINANT, SOME MVFR WILL BE POSSIBLE DUE TO  
THE HEAVIER RAIN DROPPING VISIBILITIES. SOME CONVECTION WILL  
LIKELY CONTINUE OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * SOUTHWEST COLORADO * * * * *  
 
METAR KAJZ 290635Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3024 RMK AO2  
T02190117  
METAR KAJZ 290615Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM SCT027 SCT036 SCT047 23/11 A3023  
RMK AO2 T02300108  
METAR KAJZ 290555Z AUTO 06011KT 7SM -RA SCT031 SCT045 BKN120 24/11 A3020  
RMK AO2 T02360113 10317 20236 403600175  
 
KMTJ 290520Z 2906/3006 21005KT P6SM FEW060 SCT070 BKN110  
FM291800 25009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200 PROB30 2919/2923 4SM  
-TSRA  
BKN080CB  
FM292300 21010G20KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 PROB30 2923/3005  
4SM  
-TSRA BKN080CB BKN090  
FM300500 12005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN110  
METAR KMTJ 290553Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM BKN090 23/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP165  
T02280078 10294 20222 51017  
METAR KMTJ 290453Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM FEW060 SCT070 BKN110 25/07 A3030  
RMK AO2 SLP160 T02500072  
METAR KMTJ 290353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T02280089  
 
METAR KGUC 290556Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM OVC110 16/07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01560067 10261 20156 402830089 53011 $  
METAR KGUC 290456Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP197  
T01610067 $  
METAR KGUC 290356Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP207  
T01670072 $  
 
METAR K7BM 290635Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM BKN110 16/01 A3054 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 290615Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT110 16/01 A3055 RMK AO2  
METAR K7BM 290555Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3055 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NE  
 
METAR KAEJ 290635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3040 RMK AO2  
T01330045  
METAR KAEJ 290615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3040 RMK AO2  
T01420049  
METAR KAEJ 290555Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3040 RMK AO2 T01430045  
10257 20140 402880086  
 
METAR KANK 290635Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3035 RMK AO2  
T01630041  
METAR KANK 290615Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3035 RMK AO2  
T01890044  
METAR KANK 290555Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE  
AND SW T01790039 10260 20179 52003  
 
METAR KMYP 290635Z AUTO 26015KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3082 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 290615Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3082 RMK AO2  
METAR KMYP 290555Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3082 RMK AO2  
 
METAR KAIB 290635Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 21/10 A3025 RMK AO2  
T02140096  
METAR KAIB 290615Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3026 RMK AO2  
T02180095  
METAR KAIB 290555Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3026 RMK AO2  
RAB0503E0518 P0000 60000 T02240088 10301 20215 50020  
 
KTEX 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB03KT 6SM -RA OVC060  
FM291200 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 BKN150  
FM291600 23006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200  
FM291700 23007KT P6SM SCT050 BKN200 PROB30 2917/2923 4SM  
-TSRA  
BKN050CB BKN060  
METAR KTEX 290635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM -RA BKN065 OVC090 11/10 A3059 RMK  
AO2 P0001  
METAR KTEX 290615Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA BKN070 OVC080 12/10 A3061 RMK  
AO2 P0001  
METAR KTEX 290555Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM -RA SCT070 OVC090 12/10 A3059 RMK  
AO2 P0001  
 
METAR K04V 290635Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR K04V 290615Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM SCT110 16/04 A3044 RMK AO2  
PWINO  
METAR K04V 290555Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO  
 
METAR KCEZ 290553Z AUTO 04005KT 22/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP161 60000  
T02220094 51009 $  
METAR KCEZ 290353Z AUTO 32011G25KT 10SM FEW075 BKN110 25/08 A3030 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 21031/0300 WSHFT 0300 RAE18 SLP168 P0000  
T02500078  
 
KDRO 290520Z 2906/3006 31012G23KT P6SM BKN100  
FM291800 23005KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250  
FM292100 26009KT P6SM FEW060 SCT200  
FM300200 30005KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 3002/3006 4SM  
-TSRA  
BKN080CB  
METAR KDRO 290553Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM BKN110 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 RAB29E49  
SLP159 P0000 60000 T02280078 10322 20228 50018  
METAR KDRO 290453Z AUTO 31012G23KT 10SM BKN100 24/07 A3033 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 26034/0356 SLP163 T02440072  
METAR KDRO 290353Z AUTO 25019G27KT 10SM SCT050 SCT070 OVC110 25/07 A3030  
RMK AO2 PK WND 27031/0333 SLP158 T02500067  
 
METAR KPSO 290635Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM FEW080 OVC090 18/05 A3042 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 290615Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 17/06 A3042 RMK  
AO2  
METAR KPSO 290555Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3042 RMK AO2 10272 20170  
402980091  
 
METAR KCPW 290635Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3077 RMK AO2 PWINO  
METAR KCPW 290615Z AUTO 21011G22KT 10SM SCT075 10/02 A3077 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT NE AND SW PWINO  
METAR KCPW 290555Z AUTO 21013G22KT 10SM SCT075 10/02 A3076 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT W PWINO  
 
KALS 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM SCT200  
FM291700 19008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200  
FM292100 23009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200  
FM300000 30008KT P6SM BKN200  
METAR KALS 290552Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP189  
60001 T01220072 10211 20122 51004  
METAR KALS 290452Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP188  
T01500078  
METAR KALS 290352Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP196  
T01560089  
 
SUNRISE/SUNSET FOR 08/29/2026  
VAIL - 06:31:11 MDT / 19:41:26 MDT  
DURANGO - 06:39:52 MDT / 19:44:50 MDT  
ALAMOSA - 06:31:41 MDT / 19:37:02 MDT  
 
GRAND JUNCTION (KGJX) 08/29/26 06:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...243/034  
28000 FT MSL...242/035  
26000 FT MSL...241/036  
25000 FT MSL...236/035  
24000 FT MSL...245/029  
22000 FT MSL...220/029  
20000 FT MSL...263/034  
19000 FT MSL...235/026  
18000 FT MSL...264/029  
16000 FT MSL...244/014  
14000 FT MSL...251/021  
13300 FT MSL...284/028  
13000 FT MSL...281/026  
12000 FT MSL...283/024  
11000 FT MSL...207/030  
10400 FT MSL...184/025  
10100 FT MSL...208/015  
 
GRAND JUNCTION AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0525 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1121 PM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
SHOWERS AND A FEW RUMBLES OF THUNDER WILL CONTINUE OVERNIGHT AND  
SOME TAF SITES WILL LIKELY SEE THESE SHOWERS. DO NOT ANTICIPATE  
ANY CHANGE TO FLIGHT CONDITIONS. TOMORROW, INCREASED MOISTURE  
AND DISTURBANCES WILL MOVE ACROSS THE REGION BRINGING WIDESPREAD  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS WITH ALL TAF SITES BEING AFFECTED BY  
EITHER. PROLONGED PROB30 GROUPS ACCOUNTS FOR THIS THROUGH MUCH  
OF THE AFTERNOON. GUSTY OUTFLOW WINDS, HEAVY RAIN, AND SMALL  
HAIL WILL ALL BE POSSIBLE UNDER AND NEAR THE STRONGEST CELLS.  
WHILE VFR WILL BE PREDOMINANT, SOME MVFR WILL BE POSSIBLE DUE TO  
THE HEAVIER RAIN DROPPING VISIBILITIES. SOME CONVECTION WILL  
LIKELY CONTINUE OVERNIGHT.  
 
* * * * * ARIZONA * * * * *  
 
KPGA 290524Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS BKN120CB PROB30 2906/2909  
VRB15G25KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB  
FM290900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120  
FM291800 27010KT P6SM VCTS SCT120CB PROB30 2918/2924  
VRB15G25KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB  
FM300000 16010KT P6SM VCTS BKN120CB PROB30 3000/3006  
VRB15G25KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB  
METAR KPGA 290553Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM -RA OVC110 23/18 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT N SLP144 P0002 60003 T02280183 10278 20228 50015 $  
SPECI KPGA 290517Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM -RA OVC100 24/18 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT NW P0001 T02390178 $  
SPECI KPGA 290502Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM VCTS -RA OVC100 24/17 A3019 RMK AO2  
LTG DSNT NW PRESRR P0000 T02390172 $  
 
METAR KRQE 290553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 19/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP140  
T01890089 10306 20189 50004 $  
METAR KRQE 290453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP144  
T02000094 $  
METAR KRQE 290353Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T02000089 $  
 
FLAGSTAFF AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0532 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION...SATURDAY 29/06Z THROUGH SUNDAY 30/06Z  
MAINLY VFR  
CONDITIONS, LOCALIZED/BRIEF MVFR POSSIBLE IN STORMS. ISOLATED TO  
SCATTERED SHOWERS/STORMS TONIGHT THROUGH 12Z IN NORTHEAST ARIZONA,  
MAINLY EAST OF US-89 AND NORTH OF I-40. EXPECT SHOWERS/STORMS TO  
REDEVELOP OVER THE HIGHER TERRAIN BY 18Z AND BECOME MORE  
WIDESPREAD AS THE DAY PROGRESSES WITH STORM CHANCES LASTING INTO  
THE NIGHTTIME HOURS PAST 06Z. WINDS LIGHT AND VARIABLE OR TERRAIN  
DRIVEN OVERNIGHT, SW-W 10-20KTS SATURDAY DAYTIME. GUSTY AND  
ERRATIC WINDS POSSIBLE NEAR STORMS WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR GUSTS UP  
TO 40 KT.  
OUTLOOK...SUNDAY 30/06Z THROUGH TUESDAY 01/06Z...VFR CONDITIONS  
WITH BRIEF MVFR/IFR POSSIBLE IN HEAVIER STORMS. SCATTERED TO  
NUMEROUS SHOWERS/STORMS LASTING OVERNIGHT SATURDAY INTO SUNDAY  
MORNING. SCATTERED TO NUMEROUS SHOWERS/STORMS SUNDAY AFTERNOON  
LASTING INTO SUNDAY NIGHT WITH ANOTHER ROUND OF SCATTERED  
SHOWERS/STORMS ON MONDAY. WINDS SW-W 10-20KTS DAYTIME, LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE OR TERRAIN DRIVEN OVERNIGHT. GUSTY AND ERRATIC WINDS NEAR  
STORMS.  
 
* * * * * UTAH * * * * *  
 
KSLC 290626Z 2906/3012 04010KT P6SM FEW050 BKN090  
FM290800 16007KT P6SM BKN080 OVC100 PROB30 2910/2913  
VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA SCT035CB BKN070  
FM292100 30010KT P6SM VCSH BKN100 BKN150 PROB30 2922/3004  
VRB20G40KT 3SM TSRA BKN060CB OVC100  
FM300400 17006KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080  
SPECI KSLC 290611Z 03014KT 10SM -RA FEW055 BKN085 BKN110 OVC170 18/17  
A3014 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0551 LTG DSNT NE CB DSNT NE P0001  
T01780167 $  
METAR KSLC 290554Z 34012KT 6SM -RA FEW055 SCT070 OVC090 18/17 A3016 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 31038/0531 RAB28 TSB27 SLP159 OCNL LTG DSNT NE CB  
DSNT NE P0008 60009 T01830172 10294 20178 53031 $  
SPECI KSLC 290552Z 32013KT 6SM -RA SCT055 BKN075 OVC090 18/17 A3016 RMK  
AO2 PK WND 31038/0531 RAB28 TSB27 OCNL LTG DSNT NE CB DSNT NE  
P0008 $  
 
KVEL 290520Z 2906/3006 28003KT 6SM -RA BKN110 PROB30 2916/2919 4SM  
-TSRA BKN070CB  
FM291900 22007KT P6SM SCT070 BKN140 PROB30 2919/2922 4SM  
-TSRA  
BKN070CB  
FM292200 28010G22KT 6SM -SHRA SCT070 BKN090 PROB30  
2922/3001  
4SM -TSRA BKN070CB  
FM300100 05006KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 3001/3006  
4SM -TSRA  
BKN050CB  
METAR KVEL 290553Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM BKN110 20/10 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE0455  
SLP152 P0000 60000 T02000100 10256 20189 50005  
METAR KVEL 290453Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM -RA BKN110 21/11 A3018 RMK AO2  
RAB43 SLP155 P0000 T02060106  
METAR KVEL 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW095 22/09 A3015 RMK AO2 RAB25E46  
SLP145 P0000 T02220094  
 
METAR KPUC 290553Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM BKN110 18/11 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
NW SLP172 T01780106 10228 20178 50006 $  
METAR KPUC 290453Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM BKN110 18/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T01780117 $  
METAR KPUC 290353Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM BKN100 18/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP155  
T01830117  
 
KCNY 290520Z 2906/3006 01003KT P6SM BKN200  
FM291700 23010G18KT P6SM FEW090 SCT200 PROB30 2918/2923 4SM  
-TSRA BKN090CB  
FM292300 27014G26KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200 PROB30 2923/3001 4SM  
-TSRA BKN090CB  
FM300100 16008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200 PROB30 3001/3006 4SM  
-TSRA  
BKN090CB  
METAR KCNY 290553Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122  
60000 T02440094 10300 20233 58004  
METAR KCNY 290453Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T02390100  
METAR KCNY 290353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T02440117  
 
SALT LAKE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0504 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
SLC...SOUTHEASTERLY WINDS PREVAIL OVERALL THROUGH THE MORNING,  
THOUGH PERIODS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS OVERNIGHT WILL RESULT  
IN VARIABLE WINDS AT TIMES, MAINLY BETWEEN 06-08Z AND AGAIN  
10-14Z. A BRIEF LULL IS EXPECTED THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON, WITH  
WINDS SWITCHING NORTHWESTERLY AFTER 21Z. WIDESPREAD SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS REDEVELOP ACROSS NORTHERN UTAH AFTER 21Z AND ARE  
EXPECTED TO IMPACT THE TERMINAL AT TIMES THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF  
THE EVENING. STORMS ON SATURDAY WILL BE CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY  
AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS IN EXCESS OF 50 KTS, HAIL, AND HEAVY  
RAINFALL THAT MAY RESULT IN PERIODS OF MVFR TO IFR CONDITIONS.  
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...PERIODS OF SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS ARE EXPECTED OVERNIGHT INTO SATURDAY MORNING ACROSS  
THE NORTHERN PORTION OF THE AIRSPACE. THIS WILL RESULT GUSTY AND  
VARIABLE WINDS AT TIMES. A BRIEF LULL IN CONVECTIVE ACTIVITY IS  
EXPECTED LATE MORNING INTO THE EARLY AFTERNOON, WITH WIDESPREAD  
SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS DEVELOPING ACROSS MUCH OF THE AIRSPACE  
THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF THE EVENING. STORMS ON SATURDAY WILL BE  
CAPABLE OF PRODUCING GUSTY AND ERRATIC OUTFLOW WINDS IN EXCESS OF 50  
KTS, HAIL, AND HEAVY RAINFALL THAT MAY RESULT IN PERIODS OF MVFR TO  
IFR CONDITIONS, MAINLY ACROSS NORTHERN UTAH.  
 
* * * * * WYOMING * * * * *  
 
KEVW 290625Z 2906/3006 21010KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 OVC080  
TEMPO 2906/2907 VRB15G35KT 4SM -TSRA BKN030CB OVC080  
FM291700 24012G24KT P6SM BKN060 BKN100  
PROB30 2923/3005 VRB20G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN030CB OVC080=  
SPECI KEVW 290641Z AUTO 33005KT 1SM BR SCT003 OVC045 13/12 A3031 RMK AO2  
VIS 1/2V5 LTG DSNT S-W RAE0555 PRESRR P0001 T01280122 $  
SPECI KEVW 290634Z AUTO 35009KT 3/4SM BR BKN003 BKN045 OVC085 13/12  
A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAE0555 P0000 T01280122 $  
SPECI KEVW 290631Z AUTO 36007KT 1 3/4SM BR SCT003 BKN045 OVC085 13/12  
A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAE0555 P0000 T01280122 $  
 
KRKS 290520Z 2906/3006 21013KT P6SM BKN080 OVC120  
FM290700 23007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 2908/2912  
-SHRA BKN050  
FM291600 24015G24KT P6SM SCT060 SCT120 PROB30 2916/2918 6SM  
-SHRA BKN060  
FM292000 27020G30KT P6SM SCT050 OVC070 PROB30 2920/3002  
VRB25G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM300200 19011KT P6SM BKN060 OVC080  
METAR KRKS 290554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T01780072 10272 20178 50010  
METAR KRKS 290454Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP149  
T01830078  
METAR KRKS 290354Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND  
22029/0255 SLP147 T02000067  
 
KRWL 290520Z 2906/3006 21021G36KT P6SM SKC  
FM290800 23008KT P6SM FEW130  
FM291600 23022G32KT P6SM SCT130 PROB30 2918/2922 VRB20G35KT  
P6SM -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM292200 25023G33KT P6SM -SHRA OVC080  
FM300200 21014G22KT P6SM VCSH OVC080  
METAR KRWL 290553Z AUTO 23011G25KT 10SM SCT110 21/06 A3021 RMK AO2 PK  
WND 21030/0457 SLP116 T02110056 10256 20211 58002  
METAR KRWL 290453Z AUTO 21021G36KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND  
21036/0451 SLP121 T02170056  
METAR KRWL 290353Z AUTO 23019G30KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND  
19037/0329 SLP127 T02170056  
 
KLAR 290520Z 2906/3006 22016KT P6SM SKC  
FM291600 26017G25KT P6SM SCT130 PROB30 2919/2923 VRB20G35KT  
P6SM -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM300000 25014G22KT P6SM VCSH OVC100  
METAR KLAR 290553Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP111  
60001 T01720072 10211 20156 58009  
METAR KLAR 290453Z AUTO 22016KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP117  
T01780072  
METAR KLAR 290353Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP132  
T01560100  
 
KCYS 290520Z 2906/3006 VRB06KT P6SM SKC  
FM291700 25015G23KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 2920/2923 VRB20G35KT  
P6SM -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM300000 30012G20KT P6SM VCSH OVC100  
METAR KCYS 290553Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP117  
60000 T01830089 10250 20172 56010 $  
METAR KCYS 290453Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP123  
T01780100 $  
METAR KCYS 290353Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM FEW110 21/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T02060094 $  
 
RIVERTON (KRIW) 08/29/26 06:38 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
30000 FT MSL...222/041  
28000 FT MSL...221/040  
26000 FT MSL...225/027  
25000 FT MSL...232/040  
24000 FT MSL...230/040  
22000 FT MSL...250/039  
20000 FT MSL...261/043  
19400 FT MSL...241/021  
19000 FT MSL...254/030  
18000 FT MSL...236/040  
17000 FT MSL...231/037  
16000 FT MSL...268/043  
15000 FT MSL...270/047  
14000 FT MSL...264/036  
13000 FT MSL...264/036  
12800 FT MSL...259/028  
12000 FT MSL...267/026  
11200 FT MSL...261/023  
11000 FT MSL...261/022  
10000 FT MSL...261/018  
10000 FT MSL...286/023  
9000 FT MSL...303/020  
8900 FT MSL...287/014  
8100 FT MSL...312/017  
8000 FT MSL...316/019  
7400 FT MSL...326/018  
7000 FT MSL...335/017  
6700 FT MSL...333/018  
6200 FT MSL...344/018  
6000 FT MSL...347/018  
6000 FT MSL...346/019  
 
CHEYENNE (KCYS) 08/29/26 06:39 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
26000 FT MSL...205/020  
25000 FT MSL...241/021  
24000 FT MSL...253/025  
23000 FT MSL...247/021  
22000 FT MSL...248/023  
21000 FT MSL...247/021  
20000 FT MSL...247/024  
19000 FT MSL...260/028  
18000 FT MSL...253/031  
17000 FT MSL...261/031  
16000 FT MSL...254/038  
15000 FT MSL...273/030  
14000 FT MSL...282/023  
13200 FT MSL...297/021  
13000 FT MSL...283/024  
12000 FT MSL...281/026  
11700 FT MSL...279/028  
11000 FT MSL...277/031  
10500 FT MSL...278/029  
10000 FT MSL...273/034  
9500 FT MSL...275/034  
9000 FT MSL...265/036  
8600 FT MSL...273/034  
8000 FT MSL...269/031  
7900 FT MSL...271/030  
7300 FT MSL...266/027  
7000 FT MSL...234/025  
6700 FT MSL...241/021  
6500 FT MSL...247/017  
 
RIVERTON AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0416 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1010 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  
KJAC, KBPI/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 AFTER 12Z, ANOTHER ROUND OF  
SHOWERS WILL ARRIVE BY 16Z AND BECOME MORE WIDESPREAD OVER  
WESTERN WY BY 19Z. THESE WILL SPREAD EASTWARD THROUGH THE  
AFTERNOON, IMPACTING TERMINALS EAST OF THE DIVIDE. OTHER THAN  
RAIN, STRONG OUTFLOW WIND GUSTS TO 35 KNOTS WILL BE POSSIBLE  
WITH THIS ACTIVITY. SHOWERS AND STORMS WILL END FOR MUCH OF THE  
AREA BY 00Z, WITH THE FOCUS SHIFTING TO SOUTHERN PORTIONS AS  
ANOTHER WAVE SHIFTS NORTHEASTWARD THROUGH THE END OF THE TAF  
PERIOD. 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 0522 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1122 PM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
OVERNIGHT, ACROSS ALL TERMINALS, EXPECT DRIER CONDITIONS WITH WINDS  
EASING A BIT TO GENERALLY LESS THAN 10 KNOTS EXCEPT FOR KLAR WHERE  
IT MAY STAY A BIT BREEZIER. THEN, LOOKING AHEAD TO SATURDAY  
AFTERNOON/EVENING, ROUNDS OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS ARE POSSIBLE,  
IMPACTING MOST OF THE TERMINALS. THIS ACTIVITY MAY LINGER INTO THE  
OVERNIGHT HOURS. THEREFORE, INTRODUCED A NEW ROUND OF PROB30 GROUPS  
TO ACCOUNT FOR THIS. WINDS WILL RAMP BACK UP AT ALL TERMINALS BY  
SATURDAY MORNING WITH GUSTS OF 20 TO 35 KNOTS IN WYOMING AND 20 TO  
25 KNOTS IN THE NEBRASKA PANHANDLE.  
 
* * * * * NEBRASKA * * * * *  
 
METAR KIBM 290635Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3010 RMK AO2  
T01940122  
METAR KIBM 290615Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3009 RMK AO2  
T01880126  
METAR KIBM 290555Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE  
T02030125 10308 20202  
 
KSNY 290520Z 2906/3006 26010KT P6SM SKC  
FM290800 25007KT P6SM FEW120  
FM291800 28012G20KT P6SM FEW120  
FM300000 33010KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 3000/3003 VRB20G35KT P6SM  
-TSRA BKN050CB  
FM300300 34008KT P6SM OVC150  
METAR KSNY 290553Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP103  
60000 T02110133 10311 20211 58008  
METAR KSNY 290453Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP107  
T02440111  
METAR KSNY 290353Z AUTO 26011G17KT 10SM FEW120 28/09 A3003 RMK AO2  
RAB01E22 SLP108 P0000 T02780094  
 
METAR KOGA 290635Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2999 RMK AO2  
T02390178  
METAR KOGA 290615Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A2999 RMK AO2  
T02390184  
METAR KOGA 290555Z AUTO 18003KT 7SM CLR 25/18 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E  
AND S 60014 T02500183 10333 20232  
 
KMCK 290639Z 2907/3006 23011KT P6SM FEW250  
TEMPO 2907/2908 24020G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM291800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
SPECI KMCK 290642Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM VCTS FEW120 25/17 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG  
DSNT E-SW T02500172  
METAR KMCK 290553Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP128  
T02560172 10317 20250 403390183 53014  
METAR KMCK 290453Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP120  
T02560183  
 
NORTH PLATTE (KLNX) 08/29/26 06:40 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
25000 FT MSL...273/033  
22000 FT MSL...291/022  
20000 FT MSL...283/022  
18000 FT MSL...274/016  
12000 FT MSL...291/030  
11000 FT MSL...286/030  
10000 FT MSL...287/033  
9000 FT MSL...278/032  
8700 FT MSL...278/033  
8000 FT MSL...271/031  
7400 FT MSL...263/032  
7000 FT MSL...257/033  
6500 FT MSL...245/038  
6000 FT MSL...241/040  
5400 FT MSL...234/040  
5000 FT MSL...230/040  
4700 FT MSL...230/037  
4100 FT MSL...224/031  
4000 FT MSL...218/029  
3600 FT MSL...210/023  
3400 FT MSL...206/018  
 
NORTH PLATTE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0536 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1236 AM CDT SAT AUG 29 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL ACROSS WESTERN AND NORTH  
CENTRAL NEBRASKA THROUGHOUT MOST OF THE EFFECTIVE TAF PERIOD. A  
FINAL PUSH OF THUNDERSTORMS IS CURRENTLY TRACKING ACROSS SOUTHWEST  
NEBRASKA, BRINGING LOCALIZED IMPACTS AND GUSTY, ERRATIC WINDS. THIS  
COMPLEX IS EXPECTED TO EXIT THE AREA BY 08Z AT THE LATEST.  
OVERNIGHT, A STRONG LOW LEVEL JET BRINGS LLWS CONCERNS ACROSS MOST  
OF THE REGION, WITH A SUBTLE EASTWARD TRACK THROUGH THE NIGHT.  
HOWEVER, MOST AREAS EAST OF KLBF TO KANW MAY EXPECT LLWS THROUGH  
12Z. THROUGH THE AFTERNOON, LIGHT WEST TO SOUTHWEST WINDS ARE  
EXPECTED. ANOTHER ROUND OF SHOWERS AND THUNDERSTORMS MAY DEVELOP IN  
THE LATE AFTERNOON TO EVENING, WITH LOW CONFIDENCE IN DIRECT IMPACTS  
TO KLBF OR KVTN AT THIS TIME.  
 
* * * * * KANSAS * * * * *  
 
KGLD 290520Z 2906/3006 20010KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 2905/2907  
24020G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB  
FM291800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGLD 290553Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM SCT110 24/16 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT  
N AND NW SLP135 T02440161 10333 20239 53021 $  
METAR KGLD 290453Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T02500161 $  
METAR KGLD 290353Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP118  
T02610167 $  
 
KGCK 290520Z 2906/3006 18011KT P6SM SCT250  
FM291400 21016G25KT P6SM SCT250  
FM300100 17015G24KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KGCK 290554Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T02560150 10333 20256 403440172 51007  
METAR KGCK 290454Z AUTO 17014KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T02610156  
METAR KGCK 290354Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP133  
T02610150  
 
METAR KLBL 290556Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP148  
6//// T02280161 10333 20228 403500189 51005 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 290456Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T02330167 PNO $  
METAR KLBL 290356Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T02440167 PNO $  
 
METAR KEHA 290635Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3012 RMK AO2  
T02220141  
METAR KEHA 290615Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3012 RMK AO2  
T02270140  
METAR KEHA 290555Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3012 RMK AO2 T02320140  
10335 20232  
 
DODGE CITY (KDDC) 08/29/26 06:42 UTC  
RADAR VAD WINDS HEIGHT DIR/SPD(KT)  
14000 FT MSL...005/007  
13900 FT MSL...009/009  
13000 FT MSL...326/007  
12000 FT MSL...291/008  
11700 FT MSL...278/010  
11000 FT MSL...274/015  
10000 FT MSL...270/021  
9800 FT MSL...267/020  
9000 FT MSL...253/022  
8200 FT MSL...236/026  
8000 FT MSL...225/027  
7100 FT MSL...220/029  
7000 FT MSL...214/028  
6000 FT MSL...207/032  
6000 FT MSL...206/033  
5000 FT MSL...201/037  
5000 FT MSL...201/036  
4300 FT MSL...192/037  
4000 FT MSL...189/038  
3800 FT MSL...187/035  
3200 FT MSL...184/030  
3000 FT MSL...180/027  
3000 FT MSL...180/027  
 
GOODLAND AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0544 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1140 PM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
A BRIEF STORM CANNOT BE RULED-OUT AT THE VERY BEGINNING OF THE  
06Z TAF PERIOD (~05-08Z), MAINLY AT GOODLAND. OTHERWISE, VFR  
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PREVAIL THROUGH THE TAF PERIOD AT  
BOTH TERMINALS. SSW TO W WINDS AT 8-13 KNOTS WILL BECOME LIGHT  
AND VARIABLE BY LATE MORNING TO EARLY AFTERNOON AS A SURFACE  
TROUGH IN CO SHIFTS EASTWARD OVER THE TRI-STATE AREA. LIGHT AND  
VARIABLE WINDS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF  
THE TAF PERIOD.  
 
DODGE CITY AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0647 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SUNDAY/  
 
ISSUED AT 1155 PM CDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
A SURFACE TROUGH WILL STRENGTHEN ACROSS THE HIGH PLAINS DURING  
THE PERIOD. THIS WILL RESULT IN SOUTH WINDS BECOMING SOUTHWEST  
AND INCREASING TO 15-20 KTS BY 15Z WITH DAYTIME HEATING. VFR  
CONDITIONS ARE EXPECTED TO PERSIST, WITH ANY T-STORMS LATER IN  
THE PERIOD REMAINING WEST OF KGCK ALONG THE SURFACE TROUGH.  
 
* * * * * TEXAS/OKLAHOMA * * * * *  
 
KGUY 290520Z 2906/3006 18014KT P6SM FEW250  
FM291400 20020G30KT P6SM FEW250  
FM300000 18017G27KT P6SM FEW250=  
METAR KGUY 290553Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T02610133 10344 20261 403670200 51007  
METAR KGUY 290453Z AUTO 18013KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP124  
T02670139  
METAR KGUY 290353Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP122  
T02720139  
 
KDHT 290520Z 2906/3006 18012KT P6SM FEW250  
FM291300 21016KT P6SM FEW250  
FM291700 19016G26KT P6SM FEW250  
FM300400 19017KT P6SM FEW250  
METAR KDHT 290553Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T02560122 10322 20256 403610183 51010  
METAR KDHT 290453Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP136  
T02670128  
METAR KDHT 290353Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134  
T02670128  
 
AMARILLO AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0530 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1210 AM CDT SAT AUG 29 2026  
VFR CONDITIONS WITH BREEZY WINDS ARE FORECAST AT ALL SITES OVER  
THE NEXT 24 HRS. WINDS STAY OUT OF THE SOUTH-SOUTHWEST AT 10-20  
KTS WITH GUSTS UP TO 30 KTS IN THE AFTERNOON HOURS. KGUY COULD  
HAVE SOME MARGINAL LLWS OVERNIGHT, BUT BREEZY SURFACE WINDS WILL  
MOSTLY NEGATE THAT THREAT.  
HARREL  
 
* * * * * NEW MEXICO * * * * *  
 
KFMN 290520Z 2906/3006 32010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN150  
FM290800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 BKN150  
FM292200 24010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150  
FM300100 30011KT P6SM BKN100 OVC150 PROB30 3002/3006  
VRB15G30KT -SHRA BKN090  
METAR KFMN 290553Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP161  
60000 T02560083 10339 20239 51010  
METAR KFMN 290453Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159  
T02670078  
METAR KFMN 290353Z AUTO 32011G18KT 10SM FEW120 27/08 A3022 RMK AO2 WSHFT  
0310 SLP158 T02720078  
 
METAR KLVS 290553Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP148  
T01890078 10283 20172 50010  
METAR KLVS 290453Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM SCT120 19/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP153  
T01940078  
METAR KLVS 290353Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM FEW120 18/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP161  
T01780072  
 
METAR KRTN 290553Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP171  
T01560089 10278 20156 50005  
METAR KRTN 290453Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP170  
T01830083  
METAR KRTN 290353Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP172  
T01890089  
 
METAR KCAO 290555Z AUTO 19017KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND  
18026/0526 SLP138 T02560133 10311 20239 50006 $  
METAR KCAO 290455Z AUTO 18016KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP143  
T02500128 $  
METAR KCAO 290355Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP137  
T02440122 $  
 
ALBUQUERQUE AVIATION DISCUSSION  
ISSUED AT 0543 UTC SATURDAY, AUGUST 29, 2026  
   
AVIATION  
 
(06Z TAFS)  
ISSUED AT 1142 PM MDT FRI AUG 28 2026  
A FEW LIGHT SHOWERS PERSIST ACROSS WESTERN NM LATE THIS EVENING.  
SCATTERED CONVECTION ACROSS EASTERN AZ MAY MOVE INTO NW NM  
OVERNIGHT, BUT THUNDERSTORMS WOULD BE FEW AND FAR BETWEEN AS RADAR  
DEPICTS CONVECTION IS ON THE DOWNTREND. MID LEVEL CLOUDS WILL NOT  
COMPLETELY CLEAR OUT BEFORE SATURDAY AFTERNOONS CROP OF SHOWERS  
AND THUNDERSTORMS BEGIN. STORMS SHOULD DEVELOP SHORTLY AFTER 18Z  
AND WILL FAVOR AREAS ALONG AND WEST OF THE CENTRAL MTN CHAIN, WITH  
THE MOST NUMEROUS COVERAGE ACROSS THE SOUTHWEST MOUNTAINS. STORM  
MOTION WILL BE TOWARD THE NORTHEAST OR EAST AROUND 5 TO 15 KT.  
BRIEF HEAVY RAINFALL MAY REDUCE VISIBILITY. STRONG OUTFLOWS MAY  
KICK UP DUST, INCLUDING IN THE RIO GRANDE VALLEY (ABQ/AEG TAFS)  
TOWARD EVENING WHICH MAY ALSO REDUCE VISIBILITY. OUTFLOW WIND  
GUSTS OF 30 TO 40KT ARE LIKELY. ISOLATED TO SCATTERED SHOWERS AND  
THUNDERSTORMS WILL PERSIST ACROSS PORTIONS OF WETERN NM THROUGH  
THE EVENING AND OVERNIGHT HOURS.  
 
* * * * * WINDS AND TEMPERATURES ALOFT FORECASTS * * * * *  
 
DATA BASED ON 290000Z  
VALID 290600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 3110 2511+13 2221+08 2242-07 2341-18 244033 245145 236656  
BCE 2420+10 2330-07 2235-17 224332 224643 225054  
LND 2316+15 2323+08 2539-07 2543-18 244534 245344 246557  
RKS 2416 2420+09 2531-06 2534-18 245034 235744 246157  
GJT 2007+18 2212+11 2523-07 2530-17 244232 244543 255056  
FMN 2817+19 2610+11 1714-06 2622-16 252931 253342 253455  
ABQ 2314+19 2118+12 0609-06 1907-16 281131 281942 292054  
MBW 2527 2531+10 2523-06 2528-17 243633 264545 265756  
DEN 2409+20 2509+12 2622-06 2622-17 262932 273043 264355  
PUB 2210+21 2412+13 2620-06 2520-17 272431 282743 283355  
ALS 2110+13 2518-06 2719-17 272431 282542 272755  
TCC 1934 2223+18 2609+11 0306-05 2005-16 321132 321643 342854  
BFF 2719 2622+20 2523+12 2524-06 2525-17 253133 273745 285355  
GLD 2045 2330+20 2516+12 2614-07 2718-17 282132 312843 303555  
GCK 1934+24 2323+18 2608+12 3315-06 3007-17 302133 322943 323955  
GAG 1926+23 2216+16 2809+09 3516-05 3306-16 341733 351944 343656  
AMA 1831 2018+16 3110+10 0114-05 9900-16 351132 362443 353555  
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DATA BASED ON 290000Z  
VALID 291200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2317+13 2333+07 2439-08 2450-20 236534 236044 236854  
BCE 2222+09 2434-08 2338-18 224833 225444 235752  
LND 2618+12 2532+07 2544-07 2446-18 244334 235244 246557  
RKS 2614 2532+08 2437-07 2441-18 245534 235144 235856  
GJT 2319+16 2520+09 2522-07 2437-17 234333 234943 235856  
FMN 9900+14 2017+09 2021-05 2117-16 211831 212142 243355  
ABQ 9900+15 2617+10 1613-06 2216-16 221531 251843 282054  
MBW 2731 2632+09 2426-06 2531-18 264433 254544 255856  
DEN 2710+20 2816+12 2617-06 2724-17 263732 264543 264956  
PUB 2714+20 2612+13 2714-05 2713-16 272332 273143 274255  
ALS 2612+11 2216-05 2614-16 271932 272744 273554  
TCC 2234 2623+18 2609+11 9900-06 2111-15 321332 321943 331855  
BFF 2923 2726+18 2627+10 2526-07 2526-17 263533 264744 275656  
GLD 2621 2516+20 2317+13 2620-06 2720-17 282432 293043 283656  
GCK 2341+24 2425+18 2408+11 3009-05 2717-16 292032 291643 312756  
GAG 2229+22 2616+16 3106+09 0507-05 2614-16 321733 341944 352956  
AMA 2224 2616+16 2708+09 0906-05 2206-16 321032 331743 352555  
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DATA BASED ON 290000Z  
VALID 300000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000  
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000  
SLC 9900 2416+14 2329+07 2451-08 2250-19 225336 236346 236353  
BCE 2324+10 2434-07 2336-18 235133 246044 236854  
LND 2809+14 2726+07 2640-07 2450-19 226635 227545 237754  
RKS 2206 2417+07 2543-07 2449-18 226934 217144 227355  
GJT 2616+19 2421+11 2333-07 2435-17 254433 255143 256053  
FMN 2508+21 2408+12 2626-05 2529-16 234032 234743 254353  
ABQ 2307+21 2407+12 2710-05 2316-15 222431 222342 272854  
MBW 3123 2624+09 2532-07 2338-18 235134 245544 246853  
DEN 2008+20 2310+12 2620-05 2529-17 255233 245943 255354  
PUB 2107+19 2007+11 2619-05 2724-16 253632 243442 254355  
ALS 2410+12 2725-04 2628-16 243731 243743 264154  
TCC 2116 2217+21 2217+12 2814-04 2412-15 290731 270842 311654  
BFF 2311 2315+17 2219+09 2326-06 2432-16 254233 254843 246556  
GLD 1907 1907+19 1806+10 2314-05 2425-15 253231 243541 244056  
GCK 1927+28 2027+20 2412+13 2419-05 2622-15 271831 282943 292555  
GAG 1922+26 2020+17 2910+12 2612-04 2716-15 300731 341243 332055  
AMA 1918 2017+19 2017+10 2708-03 2610-15 270531 320642 321155  
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