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NZUS99 KBOU 131329
SYNBOU
Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0725 MDT Thursday, August 13, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 131256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP104 T01830139
$
METAR KFNL 131156Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099 70004
T01670150 10200 20161 53007 $
METAR KFNL 131056Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP089
T01670150 $
METAR KGXY 131256Z 32006KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01830150
METAR KGXY 131156Z 21004KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP113 T01780150
10211 20178 53012
METAR KGXY 131056Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01780156
METAR KLMO 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 19/15 A3007 RMK AO2
T01850145
METAR KLMO 131255Z AUTO 25004KT 7SM CLR 17/15 A3006 RMK AO2
T01730145
METAR KLMO 131235Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 17/14 A3005 RMK AO2
T01730141
METAR KBDU 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/15 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 131235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM SCT150 OVC210 18/17 A3004 RMK AO2
T01840167 $
METAR KEIK 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC140 18/17 A3002 RMK AO2
T01800167 $
METAR KEIK 131235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 OVC140 17/17 A3002 RMK AO2
T01690166 $
KBJC 131130Z 1312/1412 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
FM131500 03007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN200
FM131800 05007KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN140 BKN200
TEMPO 1320/1324 VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM140000 11009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1400/1403
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM140300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 BKN090
FM141000 22007KT P6SM FEW010 SCT040 BKN090
METAR KBJC 131245Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3007
METAR KBJC 131215Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 131155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3006 RMK AO2
KDEN 131130Z 1312/1418 VRB06KT P6SM FEW050 FEW110
FM131300 34007KT P6SM FEW020 SCT080
FM131600 05007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN200
FM132000 08008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140 BKN200
TEMPO 1321/1401 VRB20G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM140100 10009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN140 PROB30 1401/1404
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM140400 15009KT P6SM FEW010 BKN040 BKN140
FM140700 21007KT P6SM FEW005 BKN040
FM141300 20007KT P6SM FEW050 SCT100
METAR KDEN 131253Z 31007KT 10SM SCT110 BKN150 BKN220 19/14 A3004 RMK AO2
SLP089 T01890144
METAR KDEN 131153Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 BKN220 19/14 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP077 T01890144 10211 20183 53007
METAR KDEN 131053Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 19/14 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP068
T01890144
KBKF 130900Z 1309/1415 28003KT 9999 FEW017 FEW036 SCT055
SCT075
BKN110 QNH3003INS
BECMG 1407/1408 14003KT 8000 -RA FEW009 SCT018 BKN027
OVC037
QNH3011INS
BECMG 1408/1409 16003KT 8000 BR SCT009 BKN018 BKN027
OVC037
QNH3011INS TX22/1320Z TN16/1312Z
METAR KBKF 131258Z 22004KT 10SM FEW090 BKN130 BKN220 18/14 A3005 RMK
AO2A SLP091 T01770136
METAR KBKF 130458Z COR 10012KT 10SM FEW055 BKN100 OVC160 22/13 A3006 RMK
AO2A LTG DSNT SE RAB25E58 SLP083 P0000 T02170131 COR 0504
METAR KBKF 131158Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 BKN140 BKN220 18/14 A3004 RMK
AO2A SLP083 T01830138 10204 20172 52010
KAPA 131130Z 1312/1412 VRB06KT P6SM SCT020 BKN080
FM131600 05007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140 BKN200
FM132000 08008KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN140 BKN200
TEMPO 1320/1324 VRB20G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM140000 12009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1400/1403
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM140300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW030 SCT050 BKN100
FM140800 21008KT P6SM FEW005 BKN040
METAR KAPA 131253Z 00000KT 10SM BKN120 BKN220 17/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01670139
METAR KAPA 131153Z 26004KT 10SM FEW150 SCT220 17/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP101
70005 T01670133 10189 20167 53008
METAR KAPA 131053Z 00000KT 10SM SCT150 BKN220 17/13 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP091
T01720133
METAR KMNH 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 15/13 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 15/13 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 131235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC110 14/13 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 131315Z AUTO 08005KT 7SM CLR 19/19 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 131255Z AUTO 07004KT 7SM CLR 18/18 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 131235Z AUTO 06004KT 6SM BR CLR 18/18 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 19/19 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/19 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 131235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/19 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 131255Z AUTO 31005KT 9SM CLR 16/15 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01610150
METAR KLIC 131155Z AUTO 30007KT 9SM CLR 15/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP082 70034
T01500144 10178 20150 51010
METAR KLIC 131055Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP080
T01560150
METAR KHEQ 131315Z AUTO 35006KT 9SM CLR 19/18 A2997 RMK AO2 T01940184
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METAR KHEQ 131255Z AUTO 35004KT 9SM FEW012 19/18 A2996 RMK AO2 T01860179
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METAR KHEQ 131235Z AUTO 32005KT 7SM SCT012 18/18 A2995 RMK AO2 T01810176
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METAR K2V6 131315Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM 19/17 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 131256Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM 18/17 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 131235Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM 17/16 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 131315Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 131255Z AUTO 33012KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 131235Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 131253Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP070
T01940172
SPECI KITR 131203Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM SCT008 19/18 A2991 RMK AO2
T01890178
METAR KITR 131153Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM BKN008 19/18 A2991 RMK AO2 CIG
005V011 SLP060 T01890183 10239 20189 53005
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2026
Fort Collins - 06:09:20 MDT / 20:00:53 MDT
Denver - 06:10:28 MDT / 19:58:54 MDT
Sterling - 06:01:44 MDT / 19:53:39 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/13/26 13:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...239/019
20000 FT MSL...225/026
19400 FT MSL...226/023
19000 FT MSL...230/024
18000 FT MSL...220/025
17000 FT MSL...211/022
16000 FT MSL...214/018
15000 FT MSL...215/016
14000 FT MSL...216/020
12000 FT MSL...231/020
9000 FT MSL...021/011
8800 FT MSL...352/016
8000 FT MSL...340/013
8000 FT MSL...350/013
7200 FT MSL...348/014
7000 FT MSL...337/012
6700 FT MSL...333/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1135 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday/...
Issued at 524 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
There is a patch of low clouds off to our east as of early this
morning. However, these lower ceilings should remain off to the
east today. Another round of showers and storms are expected this
afternoon and evening. The highest chances for storms today will
be from 20Z to around 01Z, with some lingering rain chances into
the late evening. Thunderstorms will have the potential to produce
heavy rainfall and gusty winds. After the storms move off to the
east, we could see lower ceilings and potentially fog build into
the area during the overnight period. Confidence is still too low
to include fog in this TAF package, but this is something we`ll
be monitoring.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 131315Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM OVC050 10/06 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 131255Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM BKN050 BKN060 OVC110 10/05 A3048
RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 131235Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM OVC050 11/05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 131255Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN120 OVC160 17/13 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP094 T01660125
METAR KAFF 131155Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM OVC110 16/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP086
70029 T01580120 10177 20150 52011
METAR KAFF 131055Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT150 16/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP082
T01570119
KCOS 131120Z 1312/1412 34007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT180
FM131600 16012KT P6SM BKN100 BKN150 PROB30 1322/1402
VRB20G32KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM140200 35007KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN100
FM140600 01006KT P6SM OVC100
METAR KCOS 131254Z 32003KT 10SM SCT110 BKN160 18/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP100
T01780128
METAR KCOS 131154Z 31003KT 10SM BKN110 17/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP097 70002
T01720128 10194 20161 53016
METAR KCOS 131054Z 19003KT 10SM SCT120 18/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP087
T01780122
METAR KFLY 131315Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM BKN100 17/12 A3016 RMK AO2
T01700120
METAR KFLY 131255Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM OVC100 17/12 A3016 RMK AO2
T01700120
METAR KFLY 131235Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM BKN110 17/12 A3016 RMK AO2
T01650118
KFCS 131200Z 1312/1418 35009KT 9999 BKN120 QNH3006INS
BECMG 1319/1320 16009KT 9999 VCTS BKN070CB QNH3005INS
TEMPO 1321/1401 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRA OVC060CB
BECMG 1402/1403 02009KT 9999 -SHRA BKN040 QNH3008INS
BECMG 1404/1405 36009KT 9999 NSW BKN020 QNH3010INS
BECMG 1414/1415 16006KT 9999 SCT060 QNH3015INS TX28/1317Z
TN17/1312Z
METAR KFCS 131255Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM SCT130 BKN160 19/11 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP106 T01900105 $
METAR KFCS 131155Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM FEW120 OVC150 19/11 A3006 RMK AO2
SLP099 70001 T01870110 10207 20177 52015 $
METAR KFCS 131055Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM BKN110 BKN130 OVC150 20/11 A3005
RMK AO2 SLP092 T01970107 $
KPUB 131120Z 1312/1412 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120
FM131800 12008KT P6SM BKN120 BKN150 PROB30 1321/1402
VRB20G32KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM140200 33007KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN120
FM140600 02006KT P6SM OVC250
METAR KPUB 131253Z 36006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP092 T01940139
$
METAR KPUB 131153Z 01004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP082 70002
T01890133 10228 20189 53019 $
METAR KPUB 131053Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02060133 $
METAR KVTP 131315Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT120 11/M25 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 131255Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM OVC120 11/M26 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 131235Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM OVC120 11/M25 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 131254Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01610111
METAR KTAD 131154Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP084
T01560111 10233 20150 53006
METAR KTAD 131054Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP076
T01610111
METAR KLHX 131253Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM 19/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP078
T01940144 $
METAR KLHX 131153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM 19/14 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP069
T01890139 10250 20189 51017 $
METAR KLHX 131053Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM 20/13 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02000133 $
METAR KLAA 131253Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP068
T02170161
METAR KLAA 131153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP053
T02060167 10289 20206 51014
METAR KLAA 131053Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP045
T02220167
METAR KSPD 131256Z AUTO 32011KT 21/16 A2994 RMK AO1 SLP059 T02110161
METAR KSPD 131156Z AUTO 31010KT 19/14 A2993 RMK AO1 SLP056 T01940144
10261 20194 51021
METAR KSPD 131056Z AUTO 31010KT 21/14 A2991 RMK AO1 SLP048 T02060144
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2026
Burlington - 06:00:30 MDT / 19:47:21 MDT
Pueblo - 06:11:47 MDT / 19:54:51 MDT
Lamar - 06:04:05 MDT / 19:46:31 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/13/26 13:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
23000 FT MSL...261/016
21000 FT MSL...232/019
10000 FT MSL...021/013
9700 FT MSL...025/010
9000 FT MSL...027/014
8600 FT MSL...035/013
8000 FT MSL...054/014
7700 FT MSL...034/012
7100 FT MSL...029/013
7000 FT MSL...048/012
6400 FT MSL...014/015
6000 FT MSL...011/013
5900 FT MSL...007/013
5700 FT MSL...002/013
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1059 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 456 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
The main concern today will be thunderstorms moving across the
TAF sites during the late afternoon and early evening time
period. Although brief periods of MVFR will be possible, main
concerns will be gust winds with the storms as they move
through. Otherwise, expect VFR with generally diurnal wind flow
outside of convective activity.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 131253Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM OVC090 14/12 A3014 RMK AO2
RAB1157E10B30E43 SLP136 P0000 T01440122
METAR KCAG 131153Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 14/12 A3012 RMK AO2
RAE22 SLP131 P0000 60000 T01440122 10156 20122 51005
METAR KCAG 131053Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM -RA BKN085 OVC110 14/12 A3012 RMK
AO2 RAB09 SLP130 P0000 T01440122
METAR KHDN 131256Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM OVC080 13/12 A3017 RMK AO2 RAE17
SLP142 P0000 T01280117
METAR KHDN 131156Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM -RA OVC080 13/12 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP139 P0002 60003 70004 T01280122 10144 20111 50011
METAR KHDN 131056Z AUTO 13005KT 9SM -RA BKN045 BKN065 OVC085 13/11 A3017
RMK AO2 RAB24 SLP137 P0001 T01280111
METAR KSBS 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 12/12 A3017 RMK AO1
T01220115
METAR KSBS 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT030 SCT039 OVC110 12/12 A3017
RMK AO1 T01220115
METAR KSBS 131235Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM BKN030 BKN047 OVC090 13/12 A3017
RMK AO1 T01260115
METAR K33V 131315Z AUTO 14008KT 7SM BKN005 BKN031 OVC048 10/09 A3027 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 131255Z AUTO 13005KT 5SM BKN007 OVC011 08/08 A3027 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 131235Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT013 BKN046 OVC060 08/07 A3027
RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 131253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC060 14/13 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01390128
METAR KEEO 131153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116
60003 7//// T01390122 10150 20133 56004
METAR KEEO 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW070 SCT100 BKN120 14/13 A3012
RMK AO2 RAE0958B18E38 SLP116 P0000 T01390128
METAR K20V 131315Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM -RA SCT015 BKN075 OVC090 11/11
A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 131255Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM RA BKN085 OVC100 11/11 A3024 RMK
AO2 P0003
METAR K20V 131235Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM DZ SCT075 OVC085 11/11 A3024 RMK
AO2 P0003
METAR KGNB 131315Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM -RA SCT024 BKN070 OVC085 11/11
A3032 RMK AO2 T01140107
METAR KGNB 131255Z AUTO 05009KT 7SM -RA SCT015 BKN050 OVC070 11/11 A3031
RMK AO2 T01100105
METAR KGNB 131235Z AUTO 08003KT 5SM RA BKN017 BKN034 OVC060 11/10 A3033
RMK AO2 T01080102
METAR K0CO 131315Z AUTO 34008G17KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3052 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 131255Z AUTO 35008G18KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3052 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 131235Z AUTO 28004G17KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 04/04 A3052 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 131315Z AUTO 30006G14KT 5SM BKN002 OVC100 06/06 A3042 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 131255Z AUTO 30010G15KT 280V340 10SM BKN004 OVC075 07/07
A3042 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 131235Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM SCT070 OVC085 07/07 A3042 RMK
AO2
KGJT 131133Z 1312/1412 10008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
FM131400 13008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
FM131800 18007G16KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1318/1324 -TSRA
BKN080CB
FM140000 14008KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1400/1406 -TSRA BKN070CB
FM140600 10006KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KGJT 131253Z 08009KT 10SM SCT100 18/16 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01780156
METAR KGJT 131153Z 09011KT 10SM OVC090 18/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP100 60002
70002 T01830156 10200 20178 55000
METAR KGJT 131053Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM OVC100 18/16 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01830161
KRIL 131133Z 1312/1412 VRB03KT P6SM SCT070 SCT110
FM131800 33005KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1318/1322 -TSRA BKN060CB
FM132200 18008KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1322/1402 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM140200 15007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1402/1406 -TSRA
BKN060CB
FM140600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KRIL 131253Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM SCT100 17/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01670144
METAR KRIL 131153Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 16/15 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP128 60021 70024 T01610150 10194 20156 58006
METAR KRIL 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 16/14 A3009 RMK AO2
RAE02B42E51 SLP119 P0000 T01610144
METAR K5SM 131313Z AUTO 10SM SCT042 BKN060 OVC075 07/07 A3043 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 131253Z AUTO 10SM SCT046 BKN060 OVC075 07/06 A3042 RMK
AO2
METAR K5SM 131233Z AUTO 10SM BKN050 BKN060 OVC070 07/06 A3042 RMK
AO2
KEGE 131139Z 1312/1412 VRB03KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
TEMPO 1312/1313 5SM BR BKN030
FM131800 26007G17KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1318/1324 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM140000 24010KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 1400/1406 -TSRA
BKN060CB
FM140600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1406/1408 -SHRA BKN045
METAR KEGE 131256Z 00000KT 10SM OVC080 14/13 A3019 RMK AO2 RAE1159
SLP142 P0000 T01440133
METAR KEGE 131156Z 07006KT 10SM -RA OVC090 14/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP140
P0006 60055 70055 T01440133 10178 20139 50010
METAR KEGE 131056Z 07005KT 4SM -RA BR OVC060 14/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP140
P0010 T01440133
KASE 131139Z 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
TEMPO 1312/1313 5SM BR BKN020
FM131600 02005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100 PROB30 1318/1320 -TSRA
BKN050CB
FM132000 35007KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1320/1324 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM140000 14007KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080 PROB30 1400/1406 -TSRA
BKN080CB
FM140600 VRB03KT P6SM SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1406/1412 -SHRA
BKN050
SPECI KASE 131255Z VRB03KT 10SM FU FEW038 FEW070 OVC100 13/12 A3022 RMK
AO2 T01330117
METAR KASE 131253Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM FU FEW038 BKN100 13/12 A3022 RMK
AO2 RAB03E12 SLP109 P0000 T01330117
METAR KASE 131153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FU FEW022 OVC034 13/12 A3022 RMK
AO2 SLP111 60008 70008 T01280122 10156 20128 51004
METAR KCCU 131315Z AUTO 12003KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 05/05 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 131255Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 05/04 A3051 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR KCCU 131235Z AUTO 28005KT M1/4SM -SN OVC001 04/04 A3051 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR KLXV 131253Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM OVC100 08/08 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP137
T00830078
METAR KLXV 131153Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM BKN085 BKN120 08/07 A3037 RMK AO2
SLP138 60000 70035 T00780072 10100 20067 53004
METAR KLXV 131053Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM OVC100 08/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP131
T00780072
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2026
Rangely - 06:25:04 MDT / 20:14:50 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:26:01 MDT / 20:12:05 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:16:29 MDT / 20:07:45 MDT
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1216 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 609 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
Some light shower activity is persisting north of I-70 over the
high terrain. These light showers will slowly move eastward
through the morning hours. At 18Z widespread convective
activity will begin. Showers and thunderstorms may cause brief
periods of MVFR conditions, but outside of this VFR conditions
are expected to prevail. Gusts of 15 to 20 kts are possible at
some sites this afternoon through the early evening hours. The
strongest gusts are expected in the Four Corners area.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 131315Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM RA SCT110 18/15 A3011 RMK AO2
T01750152
METAR KAJZ 131255Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM -RA SCT090 17/16 A3011 RMK AO2
T01700155
METAR KAJZ 131235Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM RA BKN090 17/16 A3009 RMK AO2
T01710155
KMTJ 131133Z 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
FM131800 25006KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 1318/1324 -TSRA BKN060CB
FM140000 15007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN100 PROB30 1400/1402 -TSRA
BKN070CB
FM140600 14005KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KMTJ 131253Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM BKN095 16/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01610150
METAR KMTJ 131153Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM OVC100 16/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP124
60033 70034 T01610144 10211 20156 55003
METAR KMTJ 131053Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM BKN120 16/15 A3011 RMK AO2 RAE00
SLP123 P0000 T01610150
METAR K7BM 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 OVC110 13/07 A3035 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC070 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 131235Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM OVC070 13/07 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 13/10 A3023 RMK AO2
T01330098
METAR KAEJ 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC090 13/10 A3023 RMK AO2
T01260100
METAR KAEJ 131235Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM OVC090 13/10 A3023 RMK AO2
T01250100
METAR KANK 131315Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM OVC110 14/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T01420107 $
METAR KANK 131255Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM OVC100 14/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T01390109 $
METAR KANK 131235Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM BKN085 OVC100 14/11 A3018 RMK AO2
T01440106 $
METAR KMYP 131315Z AUTO 28009KT 1/4SM FG BKN050 OVC075 07/07 A3060 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 131255Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM SCT001 OVC075 07/07 A3059 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 131235Z AUTO 29011KT M1/4SM FG OVC001 06/06 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 OVC120 17/16 A3012 RMK AO2
T01660161
METAR KAIB 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW080 OVC100 16/16 A3012 RMK AO2
T01640159
METAR KAIB 131235Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 16/16 A3011 RMK AO2
T01620157
KTEX 131133Z 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM BKN060
FM131700 23005KT P6SM BKN080 PROB30 1318/1324 -TSRA BKN060CB
FM140000 23006KT P6SM BKN070 PROB30 1400/1406 -TSRA BKN040CB
FM140600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KTEX 131315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT037 OVC043 10/10 A3035 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 131255Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM -RA BKN040 OVC050 11/10 A3034 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 131235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC042 11/10 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 131315Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT090 OVC110 16/10 A3026 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 131255Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM BKN110 15/10 A3025 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 131235Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 15/10 A3025 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 131253Z AUTO 13003KT 8SM FEW080 BKN090 17/14 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP122 T01670144
METAR KCEZ 131153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC085 17/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP108
T01720133 10206 20161 51007
METAR KCEZ 131053Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM OVC100 17/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01720128
KDRO 131133Z 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
FM131800 25005KT P6SM OVC050 PROB30 1318/1320 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA
BKN040CB
FM132000 27010G20KT P6SM OVC070 PROB30 1320/1324
VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM140000 27007G17KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1400/1405 -TSRA
BKN070CB
FM140600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDRO 131253Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM OVC095 14/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01440128
METAR KDRO 131153Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW050 BKN075 OVC090 14/13 A3017
RMK AO2 SLP117 60000 70003 T01440128 10161 20139 51012
METAR KDRO 131053Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM FEW065 BKN110 14/13 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP112 T01440128
METAR KPSO 131315Z AUTO 01002KT 10SM OVC090 14/11 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 131255Z AUTO 09002KT 10SM OVC090 14/11 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 131235Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM OVC090 13/10 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 131315Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM SCT100 05/05 A3054 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 131255Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM SCT100 05/05 A3053 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 131235Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM SCT100 05/05 A3052 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W PWINO
KALS 131120Z 1312/1412 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120
FM131900 21012KT P6SM BKN110 BKN150 PROB30 1323/1402
VRB20G32KT -TSRA BKN060CB
FM140200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
METAR KALS 131252Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM BKN110 13/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01330106 $
METAR KALS 131152Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM OVC110 13/10 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP131
70002 T01280100 10156 20111 53005 $
METAR KALS 131052Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP101
T01220089 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/13/2026
Vail - 06:16:13 MDT / 20:04:19 MDT
Durango - 06:26:29 MDT / 20:06:08 MDT
Alamosa - 06:18:11 MDT / 19:58:28 MDT
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1216 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 609 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
Some light shower activity is persisting north of I-70 over the
high terrain. These light showers will slowly move eastward
through the morning hours. At 18Z widespread convective
activity will begin. Showers and thunderstorms may cause brief
periods of MVFR conditions, but outside of this VFR conditions
are expected to prevail. Gusts of 15 to 20 kts are possible at
some sites this afternoon through the early evening hours. The
strongest gusts are expected in the Four Corners area.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 131127Z 1312/1412 23005KT P6SM BKN100
TEMPO 1312/1315 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM132000 21009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1322/1402
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM140230 19006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN100
METAR KPGA 131253Z AUTO 34004KT 6SM -RA FEW040 BKN090 OVC110 20/15 A3004
RMK AO2 RAB00E20B45 SLP110 P0000 T02000150 $
METAR KPGA 131153Z AUTO 29012G24KT 10SM FEW046 BKN055 23/13 A3002 RMK
AO2 PRESRR SLP098 70007 T02280133 10250 20222 53018 $
METAR KPGA 131053Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP089
T02280139 $
METAR KRQE 131253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP122
T01170106 $
METAR KRQE 131153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP110
70001 T01280106 10150 20122 53006 $
METAR KRQE 131053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP090
T01440117 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION...Thursday 13/12Z through Friday 14/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions away from thunderstorms. SCT SHRA/TSRA and ISOLD +TSRA
from mainly 19Z-02Z. Stronger storms may produce brief MVFR/IFR and
wind gusts as high as 45kts. Expect daytime sfc winds W-SW10-15kts.
OUTLOOK...Friday 14/12Z through Sunday 16/12Z...Expect mainly VFR
conditions away from thunderstorms. ISOLD-SCT SHRA/TSRA, mainly from
19Z-02Z each day. Thunderstorms most common over NW AZ Friday and
then shifting to eastern AZ Saturday. Stronger storms may produce
brief MVFR/IFR and wind gusts as high as 45kts. Expect daytime sfc
winds W-SW10-15kts.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 131136Z 1312/1418 15008KT P6SM -SHRA BKN070 BKN100
FM131600 17009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
FM132000 33011G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN080 PROB30 1320/1402
VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM140400 17005KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
METAR KSLC 131254Z 18004KT 10SM FEW065 BKN090 OVC110 19/17 A2994 RMK AO2
RAB25E42 SLP085 P0002 T01940167 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 131154Z 15010KT 10SM FEW090 BKN110 BKN140 21/15 A2994 RMK AO2
RAB1057E18 SLP083 P0000 60001 70001 T02060150 10233 20206
51004 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 131054Z 14004KT 10SM FEW070 BKN110 22/14 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP080
RAB35E43 P0000 T02220139 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 131133Z 1312/1412 VRB04KT P6SM SCT060 BKN090
FM131900 24010KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1319/1324 -TSRA BKN050CB
FM140000 27006KT P6SM BKN090
FM140600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KPUC 131253Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01390122
METAR KPUC 131153Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
70001 T01500133 10183 20150 53005
METAR KPUC 131053Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM OVC070 17/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01670144
KCNY 131133Z 1312/1412 12005KT P6SM SCT060 BKN100
FM131900 25009G19KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1319/1324 -TSRA
BKN060CB
FM140000 28010G20KT P6SM BKN100
FM140600 VRB04KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KCNY 131253Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP096
T02110144
METAR KCNY 131153Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM BKN065 OVC080 21/15 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP092 60000 T02060150 10222 20206 53003
METAR KCNY 131053Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM FEW075 OVC100 21/16 A2998 RMK AO2
SLP084 T02110156
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1241 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION...KSLC...Showers will continue to impact the terminal
through 13-15Z. South winds will shift to the northwest between 19-
20Z. There is a 30 percent chance thunderstorms will impact the
terminal after 20Z, with a 5% chance of winds in excess of 58 mph
with these thunderstorms.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...An area of showers with
embedded thunderstorms will continue to cross southeastern Utah and
northern Utah this morning. Additional showers and thunderstorms
will develop across the entire airspace after 18Z...with a 5-10%
chance of wind gusts in excess of 58 mph near thunderstorms. MVFR
to IFR conditions will occur near heavier thunderstorms.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 131136Z 1312/1412 22006KT P6SM -SHRA BKN060 BKN100
FM131800 22012G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT060 BKN080
PROB30 1318/1320 VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN050CB
FM132000 VRB20G35KT P6SM -SHRA VCTS BKN050CB
FM140200 18006KT P6SM SCT060 BKN080=
METAR KEVW 131253Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM BKN065 OVC080 13/10 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP125 T01330100
METAR KEVW 131153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW050 OVC080 13/10 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP122 70007 T01330100 10150 20122 53003
METAR KEVW 131053Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN065 OVC085 13/10 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP118 T01280100
KRKS 131120Z 1312/1412 10005KT P6SM BKN100
FM131700 24008KT P6SM SCT120
FM132100 24012KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 PROB30 1321/1401
25015G25KT 6SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM140100 22008KT P6SM SCT120
FM140700 18004KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRKS 131254Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM FEW035 13/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01330094
METAR KRKS 131154Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM SCT120 14/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116
T01390100 10178 20139 53006
METAR KRKS 131054Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01560094
KRWL 131129Z 1312/1412 VRB05KT P6SM VCSH OVC090
FM132200 23011KT P6SM -TSRA OVC070CB
FM140200 24009KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
FM140800 23009KT P6SM SCT150 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 131129Z 1312/1412 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
FM131700 20007KT P6SM VCSH BKN050
FM132000 14010KT P6SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM140200 16010KT P6SM BKN050
FM140900 20007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KLAR 131253Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM FEW120 12/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01220111
METAR KLAR 131153Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM OVC080 12/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP105
70022 T01220111 10133 20117 53003
METAR KLAR 131053Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM BKN075 12/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01170111
KCYS 131309Z 1313/1412 01006KT 2SM BR BKN003
FM131600 09007KT P6SM BKN015
TEMPO 1318/1320 6SM -TSRA OVC050CB
FM132000 12012KT P6SM -TSRA OVC050CB PROB30 1320/1402
VRB25G40KT 3SM TSRA OVC050CB
FM140400 20007KT P6SM BKN040
SPECI KCYS 131301Z 35007KT 2SM BR BKN004 14/13 A3009 RMK AO2
T01440133
METAR KCYS 131253Z 34008KT 10SM FEW004 14/13 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP109
T01440128
METAR KCYS 131153Z 00000KT 7SM CLR 14/13 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP104 70027
T01440133 10172 20144 53003
Riverton (KRIW) 08/13/26 13:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...214/004
28000 FT MSL...229/032
26000 FT MSL...199/029
25000 FT MSL...197/030
24000 FT MSL...203/027
22900 FT MSL...230/017
22000 FT MSL...233/015
20000 FT MSL...241/010
19400 FT MSL...246/008
19000 FT MSL...251/007
18000 FT MSL...257/007
17000 FT MSL...211/019
16900 FT MSL...250/006
16000 FT MSL...280/003
15000 FT MSL...152/003
14600 FT MSL...143/003
14000 FT MSL...120/003
13000 FT MSL...121/004
12800 FT MSL...103/004
12000 FT MSL...103/006
11200 FT MSL...074/005
11000 FT MSL...114/003
10000 FT MSL...032/002
10000 FT MSL...037/005
9000 FT MSL...057/003
9000 FT MSL...010/001
7400 FT MSL...048/009
7000 FT MSL...127/009
6700 FT MSL...343/009
6000 FT MSL...308/012
6000 FT MSL...139/005
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/13/26 13:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...207/037
23000 FT MSL...216/026
21000 FT MSL...216/022
20000 FT MSL...203/028
19000 FT MSL...207/024
10000 FT MSL...311/023
8000 FT MSL...343/011
7900 FT MSL...360/011
7400 FT MSL...340/012
7000 FT MSL...358/014
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1103 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 440 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
MVFR ceilings have developed across portions of Natrona County
this morning and are expected to impact KCPR through 15Z. Rain
showers will increase over western portions of the forecast area
through the morning, but will not impact KJAC, KBPI or KPNA
until 18Z to 20Z. Chances for showers and thunderstorms will
impact the rest of the forecast area after 20Z and last through
02Z. MVFR conditions will be possible due to heavy rain.
Convection will end from southwest to northeast after 00Z, with
light showers lingering over northern portions by 06Z.
Mountain top obscurations will develop by 18Z with the showers
and remain in place through the rest of the forecast period.
Marginal VFR to MVFR ceilings will be in place over northern
portions after sunset this evening in the wake of the exiting
showers. These conditions are expected to impact KCOD and KWRL
by 06Z.
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 1133 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 530 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
Another difficult forecast today. A mix of all flight categories
this morning across the region due to low clouds and BR. These
should lift between 15-18Z, though they have been sloshing in
and out of terminals. Thunderstorms possible again this
afternoon with stronger storms possible for KCYS/KBFF. KSNY may
also see stronger storms, but they may be weakened by the time
they get to KSNY and so have left stronger winds out of the
forecast at this time due to uncertainty. Clouds generally mid
to low level at around 3-5K feet. Overnight rain and BR possible
most sites with clouds lowering again for NE terminals with a
mix of flight categories once again, lifting and clearing later
tomorrow morning at the end of or just beyond the TAF period.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 131315Z AUTO 01006KT 4SM BR OVC004 18/18 A3005 RMK AO2
T01760176
METAR KIBM 131255Z AUTO 36005KT 4SM BR OVC004 18/18 A3004 RMK AO2
T01750175
METAR KIBM 131235Z AUTO 35006KT 4SM BR OVC004 17/17 A3004 RMK AO2
T01730173
KSNY 131129Z 1312/1412 03009KT P6SM OVC015
FM131800 07010KT P6SM OVC040
FM132100 08012KT P6SM OVC040
TEMPO 1321/1324 -TSRA OVC040CB
FM140000 09010KT P6SM -TSRA OVC040CB
FM140600 15007KT P6SM OVC015 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 131315Z AUTO 26003KT 5SM BR OVC017 20/19 A2995 RMK AO2
T02000194
METAR KOGA 131255Z AUTO 25003KT 5SM BR SCT004 OVC015 20/19 A2995 RMK AO2
T01950190
METAR KOGA 131235Z AUTO 27003KT 5SM BR SCT004 BKN015 19/19 A2993 RMK AO2
T01930188
KMCK 131120Z 1312/1412 05008KT P6SM SCT020
FM131600 02014G22KT P6SM SCT020 PROB30 1403/1409 5SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
METAR KMCK 131253Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP074
T02000183
METAR KMCK 131153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP068
T01890178 10250 20189 50003
METAR KMCK 131053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP068
T01940178
North Platte (KLNX) 08/13/26 13:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...259/027
24000 FT MSL...218/023
22000 FT MSL...250/040
20000 FT MSL...244/042
19000 FT MSL...245/044
18000 FT MSL...251/039
17000 FT MSL...246/039
11000 FT MSL...332/014
10000 FT MSL...005/014
9000 FT MSL...360/015
8500 FT MSL...006/019
8000 FT MSL...012/024
7500 FT MSL...016/024
7000 FT MSL...019/024
6500 FT MSL...019/024
6000 FT MSL...020/024
5400 FT MSL...019/021
5000 FT MSL...024/020
4700 FT MSL...016/016
4100 FT MSL...010/015
4000 FT MSL...021/023
3600 FT MSL...018/021
3400 FT MSL...015/017
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1141 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 637 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026
Areas of MVFR and IFR ceilings can be expected at times,
especially across the Sandhills and northern Nebraska through
tonight. Scattered SHWRS/TSTMS are again expected this evening
and overnight, especially across southwest into north central
Nebraska. Expect surface winds from the northeast at 5-15 kts
through the period.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 131120Z 1312/1412 03011KT P6SM SCT020
FM131600 02014G21KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1402/1408 5SM -TSRA
BKN080CB
METAR KGLD 131253Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP062
T02060167
METAR KGLD 131153Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP054
T01890172 10289 20189 53000
METAR KGLD 131053Z AUTO 04010KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP051
T02000178
KGCK 131120Z 1312/1412 24009KT P6SM SKC
FM131500 24013KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1400/1402 4SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM140200 15008KT P6SM OVC100 PROB30 1402/1405 4SM -TSRA
OVC060CB
METAR KGCK 131254Z 16004KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP043
T02330150
METAR KGCK 131154Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A2977 RMK AO2 SLP037
T02170150 10278 20217 50009
METAR KGCK 131054Z AUTO 29007G17KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A2978 RMK AO2 SLP037
T02440161
METAR KLBL 131256Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP060
T02500128
METAR KLBL 131156Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP053
T02390144 10306 20239 53011
METAR KLBL 131056Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP043
T02500150
METAR KEHA 131315Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2992 RMK AO2
T02290164
METAR KEHA 131255Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A2991 RMK AO2
T02230159
METAR KEHA 131235Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A2990 RMK AO2
T02180155
Goodland (KGLD) 08/13/26 13:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...236/020
15000 FT MSL...250/022
14800 FT MSL...228/010
14000 FT MSL...224/021
13000 FT MSL...227/020
12600 FT MSL...226/019
12000 FT MSL...229/018
11000 FT MSL...250/014
10700 FT MSL...261/011
10000 FT MSL...342/018
9100 FT MSL...358/014
9000 FT MSL...356/018
8000 FT MSL...013/017
8000 FT MSL...013/017
7000 FT MSL...035/017
7000 FT MSL...034/017
6000 FT MSL...052/021
6000 FT MSL...052/022
5300 FT MSL...054/024
5000 FT MSL...059/027
4700 FT MSL...052/027
4200 FT MSL...066/027
4000 FT MSL...053/022
4000 FT MSL...058/020
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/13/26 13:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...214/017
14000 FT MSL...195/013
13900 FT MSL...202/012
12000 FT MSL...237/001
11700 FT MSL...123/002
10000 FT MSL...145/004
9800 FT MSL...189/005
8200 FT MSL...222/008
8000 FT MSL...234/014
7100 FT MSL...229/014
7000 FT MSL...247/018
6000 FT MSL...222/012
6000 FT MSL...245/019
5100 FT MSL...249/015
5000 FT MSL...238/017
4400 FT MSL...238/020
4000 FT MSL...245/022
3200 FT MSL...216/019
3000 FT MSL...210/018
3000 FT MSL...210/018
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0611 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1138 PM MDT Wed Aug 12 2026
For KGLD, VFR conditions are expected initially along low level wind
shear through around 11Z. After 11Z, a wave of low stratus is
expected to affect the terminal through at least 20z. Winds will be
mostly out of the northeast for the TAF period, but around 03Z,
showers are possible at the terminal along with a wind shift to out
of the southwest.
For KMCK, winds will be mostly out of the northeast for the TAF
period. Conditions will initially start out as VFR but low stratus
is expected to move in around 13Z and last through at least 20Z. Low
confidence in thunderstorms affecting the terminal towards the end
of the period.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1042 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 537 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026
Southeast winds at 10 knots or less early this Thursday morning
will become south southwest at around 15 knots during the day
as a surface cold front moves into southwest Kansas. The models
are in good agreement regarding the time and location of this
surface boundary today. This boundary will be near Garden City
and Hays by 18z today and then this boundary will become nearly
stationary through late day. After 21z today there will be a
chance for thunderstorms near this boundary in the Garden City
area. These storms will then move northeast into the Hays area
between 00z and 03z Friday. More isolated storms will be
possible in the Dodge City and Liberal areas. VFR conditions
(ceilings >12000ft AGL) can be expected today and early tonight
with these ceilings decreasing into the 6000 and 10000ft AGL
after 06z Friday.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 131125Z 1312/1412 24013KT P6SM SKC
FM131800 23016G26KT P6SM SKC
PROB30 1323/1402 4SM -TSRA BR BKN100CB
FM140200 20012KT P6SM FEW250
FM140700 27008KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 131253Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP047
T02500139
METAR KGUY 131153Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A2983 RMK AO2 SLP039
T02440100 10300 20239 53016
METAR KGUY 131053Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A2979 RMK AO2 SLP026
T02500111
KDHT 131125Z 1312/1412 22013KT P6SM FEW250
FM131700 21019G29KT P6SM FEW250
FM140200 18012KT P6SM FEW250
FM141000 23008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KDHT 131253Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP071
T02330100
METAR KDHT 131153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP061
T02220100 10256 20211 53014
METAR KDHT 131053Z AUTO 21012KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP051
T02220094
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1135 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 625 AM CDT Thu Aug 13 2026
Winds will be breezy out of the southwest today, sustained at
15-20 kts with occasional gusts up to 30 kts. Scattered storms are
expected across the northern and eastern Panhandles this afternoon
and evening, but only have low probabilities to impact any
terminals. KGUY still has relatively higher confidence, so a
PROB30 group has been maintained for this evening. Any storms
could have rogue wind gusts over 40 kts. We will then watch for
winds to shift behind a boundary towards the end of the period
into Friday morning. Otherwise, VFR conditions are forecast at all
sites over the next 24 hrs.
Harrel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 131120Z 1312/1412 VRB06KT P6SM BKN090
FM132000 27011KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1322/1401 VRB18G30KT 6SM
-TSRA BKN070CB
FM140200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KFMN 131253Z 06005KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01610150
METAR KFMN 131153Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM FEW075 FEW100 17/15 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP127 70038 T01670150 10183 20167 53005
METAR KFMN 131053Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP121
T01720156
METAR KLVS 131253Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM SCT120 16/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP092
T01610089
METAR KLVS 131153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP078
T01610083 10211 20144 53011
METAR KLVS 131053Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP069
T01500083
METAR KRTN 131253Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP105
T01780111
METAR KRTN 131153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP095
T01560100 10194 20150 53014
METAR KRTN 131053Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP080
T01780100
METAR KCAO 131255Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP075
T02220117
METAR KCAO 131155Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP069
T02110111 10267 20211 53016
METAR KCAO 131055Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP059
T02220111
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1118 UTC Thursday, August 13, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 454 AM MDT Thu Aug 13 2026
Isolated to scattered storms this afternoon will move from
southwest to northeast at 10 to 15 knots. Storms will focus over
the southwest high terrain, but most areas have at least a low
chance of a storm nearby. Broken VFR cigs will prevail across
most of western and central NM today, with very brief MVFR cigs
associated with stronger storms.
Storm coverage will decrease after 02Z, but recent hi-res
guidance suggests a few showers and storms may redevelop in
central NM tonight after around 06Z.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 130000Z
VALID 130600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1606 1806+15 2207+07 2707-07 2316-18 223532 214843 215454
BCE 2611+06 2314-06 2219-17 232132 203043 204253
LND 9900+14 9900+07 1809-08 2427-17 223732 224544 246254
RKS 9900 1307+06 1915-07 2115-17 223132 224243 225554
GJT 2405+14 2206+07 2124-05 2130-16 212331 222341 212953
FMN 2819+16 2712+09 2020-06 2119-16 221031 231341 231454
ABQ 2810+18 2310+09 1819-06 2013-15 260731 310741 291153
MBW 9900 1807+08 2415-05 2429-16 223531 213942 224354
DEN 3514+14 0418+07 1730-05 2125-15 242030 261242 151453
PUB 3315+18 2118+12 1620-05 2025-15 280930 310541 181152
ALS 2514+08 2015-05 2415-15 221730 230741 190752
TCC 2328 2329+19 2320+11 1916-05 2017-16 231032 201042 220752
BFF 9900 2409+14 2624+09 2430-06 2523-16 231930 232341 222553
GLD 1941 2033+20 2122+13 1918-05 2125-15 213030 212241 200953
GCK 1943+27 2130+20 2222+12 1917-04 2116-15 192731 192141 181653
GAG 2039+26 2325+19 2615+11 1613-05 1614-15 182031 171542 161553
AMA 2137 2227+19 2319+11 1814-05 1812-16 171232 180942 161253
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DATA BASED ON 130000Z
VALID 131200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2006 2208+11 2211+06 1919-07 2125-17 222934 213745 215252
BCE 2617+06 2423-07 2233-17 224133 224444 215254
LND 9900+12 9900+05 1809-07 2322-17 243533 224944 226154
RKS 1408 2012+06 2309-06 2323-17 213432 214443 225654
GJT 2209+12 2115+06 2427-06 2430-16 213531 214142 214353
FMN 2915+14 2512+07 2318-06 2319-15 212131 202341 212454
ABQ 3209+15 2708+07 2320-05 2418-15 231231 231142 260754
MBW 9900 9900+07 2317-06 2429-16 223131 223542 224454
DEN 2305+15 2510+09 2518-06 2515-16 212130 181742 232853
PUB 2705+15 2613+10 2525-04 2416-16 241231 210942 211752
ALS 2512+10 2420-05 2315-16 221231 241142 241254
TCC 2420 2324+17 2325+10 2126-05 2321-16 211032 201242 180852
BFF 0513 0212+13 3111+08 2233-06 2425-16 243031 223142 214052
GLD 3519 2317+21 2221+12 2233-05 2230-16 202831 192241 182452
GCK 2328+27 2329+20 2226+11 2228-04 2024-16 192732 172242 172253
GAG 2532+27 2425+18 1916+10 2122-05 1821-16 162032 152242 142053
AMA 2532 2425+18 2318+11 2121-05 2314-17 200832 160842 151152
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DATA BASED ON 130000Z
VALID 140000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2906 2615+13 2523+05 2332-07 2140-18 216334 218044 217254
BCE 2510+06 2811-08 2122-17 203733 205043 227256
LND 9900+14 2013+07 2432-06 2226-17 223933 224944 226455
RKS 2515 2417+07 2420-06 2226-17 234533 235344 226455
GJT 2509+17 2414+09 2220-06 2226-16 233832 224343 214555
FMN 2811+18 2910+09 2305-05 2410-15 232631 234142 225054
ABQ 2213+17 2209+09 1810-05 1605-15 210831 241641 252855
MBW 1418 2418+07 2529-04 2328-15 243632 244343 234655
DEN 9900+17 1605+09 2622-05 2413-15 232531 223442 223654
PUB 1612+17 1609+10 2911-05 2711-15 231430 211641 192254
ALS 2308+12 2810-05 2612-15 231930 232242 222554
TCC 2119 2220+20 2221+11 2217-04 2209-16 290731 341442 331554
BFF 0819 9900+12 2511+08 2624-05 2529-15 263032 253942 244053
GLD 0510 3107+16 2510+11 2515-04 2615-15 261831 272242 252253
GCK 9900+27 1911+18 2017+10 2421-04 2417-15 251632 251941 242052
GAG 2023+28 2022+19 2022+10 2611-04 2515-16 281132 201241 191352
AMA 2020 2020+21 2020+12 2415-05 2014-16 271232 301143 990052
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