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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2025 MDT Thursday, July 30, 2026


* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR KFNL 310156Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3011 RMK AO2 RAB25E40
       SLP116 P0000 T02940094 $
METAR KFNL 310056Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112 T03000133
       $
METAR KFNL 302356Z 23004KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP107 60000
       T03280106 10356 20317 55002 $

METAR KGXY 310156Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP130
       T03060117
METAR KGXY 310056Z AUTO 32005KT 7SM CLR 35/08 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T03500083
SPECI KGXY 310038Z AUTO 32004KT 3SM HZ FEW002 34/09 A3004 RMK AO2

METAR KLMO 310215Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3013 RMK AO2
       T02580159
METAR KLMO 310155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/15 A3012 RMK AO2
       T02710147
METAR KLMO 310135Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02900127

METAR KBDU 310215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 310155Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 310135Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3011 RMK AO2

METAR KEIK 310215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT200 28/09 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02790090 $
METAR KEIK 310155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3009 RMK AO2 T02980086
       $
METAR KEIK 310135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW160 32/08 A3008 RMK AO2
       T03190078 $

KBJC 302329Z 3100/3124 06006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
     FM310100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
     FM310500 03008KT P6SM SCT140
     FM310800 32008KT P6SM FEW140
     FM311200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW010 FEW140
     FM311600 04007KT P6SM FEW100 PROB30 3121/3124 VRB17G32KT
      -TSRA
      SCT090CB BKN140
METAR KBJC 310215Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 310145Z 16003KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3016
METAR KBJC 310045Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3014

KDEN 302329Z 3100/0106 33006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
     FM310200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
     FM310500 03009KT P6SM SCT140
     FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW010 FEW140
     FM311400 02008KT P6SM FEW140
     FM311900 05009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 PROB30 3122/0102
      VRB17G32KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN140
     FM010200 11008KT P6SM SCT120
     FM010500 19009KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 310153Z 17007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT220 28/11 A3012 RMK AO2
       SLP105 T02780106
METAR KDEN 310053Z 15007KT 10SM FEW050 SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 29/12 A3010
       RMK AO2 SLP102 T02940117
METAR KDEN 302353Z 02004KT 10SM FEW050 SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 29/13 A3009
       RMK AO2 WSHFT 2241 RAE01 TSE16 SLP100 P0001 60002 T02940133
       10350 20244 55001


KBKF 310100Z 3101/0107 05006KT 9999 FEW100 FEW130 QNH3010INS
      TEMPO 3101/3103 VRB20G30KT VCTS BKN030CB
      BECMG 3116/3117 04003KT 4800 HZ SKC QNH3036INS
      BECMG 3117/3118 04003KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3036INS
      BECMG 0105/0106 15006KT 9000 -RA FEW070 FEW100 BKN190
      QNH3036INS TX30/3121Z TN18/3112Z
METAR KBKF 310158Z 16006KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 SCT220 28/08 A3014 RMK
       AO2A SLP111 T02750084
METAR KBKF 310058Z 12005KT 10SM FEW110 SCT140 BKN160 BKN220 30/08 A3012
       RMK AO2A SLP108 T03020080
METAR KBKF 302258Z COR 01018KT 10SM VCTS BKN110 BKN140 BKN220 31/08
       A3011 RMK AO2A PK WND 33031/33 SLP104 T03050076 COR 2310

KAPA 302329Z 3100/3124 09007KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
     FM310200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
     FM310600 02009KT P6SM SCT140
     FM310900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
     FM311600 02008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM312000 06006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 PROB30 3122/3124
      VRB17G32KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN140
METAR KAPA 310153Z 14004KT 10SM FEW110 SCT140 BKN220 28/10 A3017 RMK AO2
       SLP126 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SE CB DSNT SE MOV E T02780100
METAR KAPA 310053Z 11003KT 10SM SCT110 BKN140 BKN220 29/09 A3015 RMK AO2
       SLP127 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SW CB DSNT SW MOV E T02890094
METAR KAPA 302353Z 13010KT 10SM BKN110 BKN140 BKN220 28/09 A3016 RMK AO2
       PK WND 36028/2255 WSHFT 2326 RAB20E36 TSE26B34E52 SLP132 TS
       DSIPTD P0001 60001 T02830094 10344 20272 53006

METAR KMNH 310215Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM SCT120 21/10 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE
METAR KMNH 310155Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 23/10 A3032 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT SW
METAR KMNH 310135Z AUTO 30015G29KT 10SM -RA BKN100 25/07 A3033 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT N AND NW

METAR KFMM 310215Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 310155Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 310135Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3002 RMK AO2

METAR KSTK 310215Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 310155Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 310135Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A2998 RMK AO2

METAR KAKO 310153Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110
       T02830133
METAR KAKO 310053Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM FEW120 31/12 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP097
       T03110122
METAR KAKO 302353Z AUTO 35014KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP094
       T03330072 10344 20306 55007

METAR KLIC 310155Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM SCT120 28/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02780083
METAR KLIC 310055Z AUTO 01013KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP102
       T03060089
METAR KLIC 302355Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T03330072 10350 20317 55001

METAR KHEQ 310215Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A2997 RMK AO2
       T03030153
METAR KHEQ 310155Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A2996 RMK AO2
       T03170152
METAR KHEQ 310135Z AUTO 36011G17KT 10SM CLR 33/15 A2995 RMK AO2
       T03250151

METAR K2V6 310214Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 310154Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 310134Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A2999 RMK AO2

METAR K2V5 310215Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 310135Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 310115Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 35/10 A2994 RMK AO2

METAR KITR 310153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP099
       T03110128 $
METAR KITR 310053Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T03220122
METAR KITR 302353Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP086
       T03440122 10361 20317 56004

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Fort Collins - 05:55:51 MDT / 20:17:36 MDT
Denver       - 05:57:28 MDT / 20:15:09 MDT
Sterling     - 05:48:12 MDT / 20:10:26 MDT

Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/31/26 02:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...258/059
                  25000 FT MSL...274/035
                  24000 FT MSL...269/031
                  22000 FT MSL...299/025
                  20000 FT MSL...283/031
                  19000 FT MSL...326/020
                  18000 FT MSL...285/031
                  17000 FT MSL...293/019
                  16000 FT MSL...310/022
                  15000 FT MSL...348/020
                  11000 FT MSL...345/016
                  10000 FT MSL...345/015
                   9900 FT MSL...345/012
                   9000 FT MSL...002/014
                   8800 FT MSL...357/013
                   8000 FT MSL...005/010
                   7900 FT MSL...006/010
                   7200 FT MSL...011/009
                   7000 FT MSL...029/007
                   6600 FT MSL...006/008

Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2341 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday/...
Issued at 529 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period. The weak
convection that moved through the terminals over the last couple
of hours is now east of DEN/APA and quiet conditions are expected
the rest of the evening. Winds are expected to remain light and
variable, with a weak cold front eventually turning the wind to
more of a northerly component for a few hours near/after 06z.
Guidance has backed away from any sort of significant push of
moisture with this front, and thus the potential for stratus is
rather low. Still can`t totally rule that out, as the potential
remains somewhat dependent on any outflow moving out of the
convective clusters in central Nebraska... but the chances of any
impacts looks to be <10%.
A fairly typical diurnal wind pattern is likely for Friday, with
light northeast winds developing in the late morning hours...
continuing through most of the day. Most guidance does eventually
develop some weak instability by the afternoon, with scattered
SHRA/TSRA over the Front Range eventually attempting to push
across the metro, with the timing a couple of hours slower than
today.


* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *

METAR K4BM 310215Z AUTO 33011G16KT 10SM OVC085 17/00 A3071 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT S
METAR K4BM 310135Z AUTO 32007G19KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 18/M01 A3070 RMK
       AO2
METAR K4BM 310115Z AUTO 28010G18KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 18/00 A3069 RMK
       AO2

METAR KAFF 310155Z 34004KT 10SM FEW110 SCT130 27/08 A3023 RMK AO2A
       SHRAB03E27 SLP132 P0000 T02680082
SPECI KAFF 310127Z 35011KT 10SM VCSH BKN110 BKN140 28/07 A3023 RMK AO2A
       SLP135
SPECI KAFF 310103Z 36014KT 10SM -SHRA FEW110 SCT150 29/07 A3022 RMK AO2A
       SLP132

KCOS 310115Z 3101/3124 03008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
      TEMPO 3101/3103 01014G24KT -SHRA BKN080
     FM310300 36007KT P6SM BKN100
     FM310900 35015G25KT P6SM SCT100
     FM311200 35008KT P6SM SCT250
     FM311700 09008KT P6SM SCT070 SCT150
METAR KCOS 310154Z 03010KT 10SM -RA SCT110 BKN200 26/11 A3022 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 0115 RAB43 SLP137 CB DSNT SW MOV E P0000 T02610111
       $
SPECI KCOS 310135Z 03013KT 10SM SCT110 BKN200 28/08 A3022 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       0115 PRESRR T02830083 $
METAR KCOS 310054Z 00000KT 10SM SCT110 BKN200 29/13 A3018 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       2355 SLP126 T02890128 $


METAR KFLY 310215Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM BKN100 25/08 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE T02470077
METAR KFLY 310155Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM BKN100 OVC120 25/08 A3030 RMK AO2
       T02540075
METAR KFLY 310135Z AUTO 36007G15KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 26/07 A3029 RMK
       AO2 T02600072

KFCS 310155Z 3101/0102 35012G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT090CB
      QNH3012INS
      TEMPO 3101/3103 VRB15G25KT 9000 -TSRA OVC060CB
      BECMG 3104/3105 35009KT 9999 NSW BKN090 QNH3020INS
      BECMG 3117/3118 12009KT 9999 FEW090 QNH3032INS
      TEMPO 3120/3124 VRB15G25KT 9999 -TSRA BKN090CB QNH3035INS
      BECMG 0100/0101 12009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3030INS TX33/3119Z
      TN19/3110Z
SPECI KFCS 310209Z 11004KT 10SM -RA BKN100 27/12 A3020 RMK AO2A LTG
    DSNT NE AND W RAB09 SLP156 $
SPECI KFCS 310204Z 11006KT 10SM BKN100 27/12 A3019 RMK LTG DSNT W
    SLP153 $
METAR KFCS 310155Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM FEW100 27/11 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE AND W SLP153 T02730113 $

KPUB 310129Z 3101/3124 13012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 3101/3103
      VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN100
     FM310300 30007KT P6SM BKN120
     FM311000 01012KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
     FM311700 08010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPUB 310153Z 11006KT 10SM FEW026 FEW085 SCT100 27/18 A3007 RMK AO2
       WSHFT 0057 RAB28E49 SLP117 P0000 T02670183
SPECI KPUB 310117Z 16011G22KT 10SM BKN110 30/14 A3006 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0057
       LTG DSNT SE T03000139
METAR KPUB 310053Z 08017KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3004 RMK AO2 PK WND
       08026/2359 LTG DSNT SE AND S SLP101 T03170111

METAR KVTP 310215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 18/07 A3067 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 310155Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM SCT070 OVC110 18/08 A3067 RMK
       AO2
METAR KVTP 310135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 18/08 A3067 RMK AO2

METAR KTAD 310154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP121
       T02610150
METAR KTAD 310054Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02830139
METAR KTAD 302354Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
       RAE06 SLP113 P0000 60008 T02720144 10350 20222 58004

SPECI KLHX 310200Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM -TSRA OVC001 25/16 A3004 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT S AND SW RAB00 TSB0154 P0000 T02500161 $
METAR KLHX 310153Z AUTO 07009G18KT 10SM OVC001 26/15 A3003 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 07034/0059 WSHFT 0040 LTG DSNT SW AND W RAE12 TSE06
       SLP110 P0000 T02560150 $
SPECI KLHX 310135Z AUTO 05013KT 10SM BKN001 25/15 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
       07034/0059 WSHFT 0040 LTG DSNT E AND SW AND W RAE12 TSE06
       P0000 T02500150 $

SPECI KLAA 310223Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM FEW075 FEW090 BKN110 28/14 A2999
       RMK AO2 PK WND 26039/0154 WSHFT 0151 LTG DSNT S-W RAE21 TSE17
       P0001 T02780139
SPECI KLAA 310211Z AUTO 22009G28KT 10SM -TSRA FEW080 BKN110 27/13 A3000
       RMK AO2 PK WND 26039/0154 WSHFT 0151 LTG DSNT SW PRESFR P0001
       T02720133
SPECI KLAA 310159Z AUTO 24022G45KT 5SM -TSRA FEW080 BKN100 27/13 A3003
       RMK AO2 PK WND 26039/0154 P0000 T02670128

METAR KSPD 310156Z AUTO 29004KT 28/17 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP086 T02830167
METAR KSPD 310056Z AUTO 23010G24KT 33/15 A3000 RMK AO1 SLP085
       T03280150
METAR KSPD 302356Z AUTO 04010KT 34/17 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP077 T03390172
       10383 20317 55006

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Burlington - 05:47:43 MDT / 20:03:23 MDT
Pueblo     - 05:59:34 MDT / 20:10:19 MDT
Lamar      - 05:51:58 MDT / 20:01:53 MDT

Pueblo (KPUX) 07/31/26 02:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  55000 FT MSL...134/005
                  35000 FT MSL...258/050
                  33000 FT MSL...260/051
                  31000 FT MSL...255/032
                  30000 FT MSL...259/030
                  29000 FT MSL...263/025
                  27000 FT MSL...270/025
                  26800 FT MSL...270/025
                  25000 FT MSL...280/024
                  24000 FT MSL...283/024
                  23000 FT MSL...293/024
                  22800 FT MSL...296/024
                  22000 FT MSL...292/024
                  21000 FT MSL...291/023
                  20000 FT MSL...294/022
                  19300 FT MSL...286/021
                  19000 FT MSL...289/020
                  18000 FT MSL...309/016
                  17000 FT MSL...312/013
                  16600 FT MSL...337/011
                  16000 FT MSL...360/021
                  15000 FT MSL...006/014
                  14200 FT MSL...018/013
                  14000 FT MSL...015/016
                  13000 FT MSL...027/015
                  12400 FT MSL...029/013
                  12000 FT MSL...036/016
                  11000 FT MSL...044/016
                  10800 FT MSL...033/012
                  10000 FT MSL...054/015
                   9700 FT MSL...036/012
                   9000 FT MSL...043/012
                   8600 FT MSL...054/012
                   8000 FT MSL...073/011
                   7700 FT MSL...083/009
                   7100 FT MSL...074/010
                   7000 FT MSL...076/009
                   6400 FT MSL...071/011
                   6000 FT MSL...102/016
                   5900 FT MSL...115/015
                   5700 FT MSL...115/014

Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2348 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 547 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
The forecast period is expected to be mostly on the drier side,
however, there are low chances for a brief shower or thunderstorm
this evening as well as very late in the period. For this evening,
have maintained the some mention of showers for COS, and kept the
prob30 for thunder at PUB. Shower and thunderstorm chances increase
very late in the period, but given the time frame, have left out of
the TAFs at this time.
While only isolated showers and storms are occurring around the
terminals, several outflow boundaries are impacting COS and PUB.
Outside of any erratic winds owing to the precip, winds should
generally be out of the north northeast for COS and east northeast
for PUB. An increase in northerly wind speeds is likely at COS and
PUB early Friday morning, but with a diminishing trend through
Friday morning. Winds will generally be light at ALS.


* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KCAG 310153Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP157
       T02610056
METAR KCAG 310053Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01026/2356 SLP153 T02890050
METAR KCAG 302353Z AUTO 01014G24KT 10SM FEW080 28/06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 01034/2303 WSHFT 2244 RAB29E39 SLP157 P0000 60000
       T02780061 10339 20267 53007

METAR KHDN 310156Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP166
       T02610033
METAR KHDN 310056Z AUTO 03008KT 10SM FEW120 27/04 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
       01029/0012 SLP163 T02670039
METAR KHDN 302356Z AUTO 36019G24KT 10SM BKN120 28/04 A3027 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 33032/2309 WSHFT 2250 SLP160 T02780044 10322 20261
       53002

METAR KSBS 310215Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3030 RMK AO1
       T02370030
METAR KSBS 310155Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM SCT110 25/03 A3029 RMK AO1
       T02470026
METAR KSBS 310135Z AUTO 35003G17KT 10SM BKN110 25/02 A3029 RMK AO1
       T02530022

METAR KC07 310215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 310155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 310115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3064 RMK AO2

METAR K33V 310215Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 310155Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 21/02 A3043 RMK
       AO1
METAR K33V 310135Z AUTO 28019G26KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 21/02 A3044 RMK
       AO1

METAR KEEO 310153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP150
       T02670061
METAR KEEO 310053Z AUTO 04013G22KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
       T02830050
METAR KEEO 302353Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP128
       6//// T03281011 10328 20256 55002

METAR K20V 310215Z AUTO 32006G18KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S
METAR K20V 310155Z AUTO 34012G17KT 10SM SCT110 24/02 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 310135Z AUTO 35013G23KT 10SM SCT110 25/03 A3034 RMK AO2

METAR KGNB 310215Z AUTO 02014G18KT 10SM SCT120 22/03 A3045 RMK AO2
       T02180025
METAR KGNB 310155Z AUTO 35015G20KT 10SM SCT120 23/02 A3045 RMK AO2
       T02280020
METAR KGNB 310135Z AUTO 33015G25KT 10SM SCT110 24/02 A3043 RMK AO2
       T02430019

METAR K0CO 310215Z AUTO 36014G30KT 320V050 10SM SCT060 SCT070 BKN090
       11/01 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 310155Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM SCT100 11/01 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 310135Z AUTO 29011G21KT 10SM SCT090 11/01 A3078 RMK AO2

METAR KC99 310213Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 310153Z AUTO 30009G19KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3064 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       NE
METAR KC99 310133Z AUTO 30011G20KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3063 RMK AO2

KGJT 302329Z 3100/3124 28010G18KT P6SM FEW150
     FM310300 07005KT P6SM SKC
     FM310600 11007KT P6SM SKC
     FM311900 28008G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 310153Z 29010KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP104
       T03440044
METAR KGJT 310053Z 30010KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP103
       T03560039
METAR KGJT 302353Z 32009KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
       SLP101 T03610017 10367 20294 56014

KRIL 302329Z 3100/3124 28010G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120
      TEMPO 3100/3102 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM310200 11005KT P6SM SKC
     FM311800 32008G18KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KRIL 310153Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
       24026/0059 RAE19 SLP137 P0000 T02940050
METAR KRIL 310053Z AUTO VRB04G14KT 10SM -RA FEW055 BKN090 OVC110 29/05
       A3018 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2340 RAB50 SLP148 P0000 T02940050
SPECI KRIL 310000Z AUTO 36011G25KT 10SM SCT110 30/06 A3017 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       2340 LTG DSNT W T03000056

METAR K5SM 310215Z AUTO 10SM BKN100 16/M01 A3066 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 310155Z AUTO 10SM SCT100 16/00 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 310135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/00 A3066 RMK AO2

KEGE 302329Z 3100/3124 08010KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 3100/3102
      VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM310300 12005KT P6SM FEW100
     FM310600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
     FM311800 26008G18KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KEGE 310156Z AUTO 31015G20KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02940022
METAR KEGE 310056Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
       T03000022
METAR KEGE 302356Z 24012KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP149 60000
       T03060022 10317 20267 55008

KASE 302329Z 3100/3124 36010G18KT P6SM SCT070 SCT150
     FM310400 20008KT P6SM SKC
     FM311800 35010G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
METAR KASE 310153Z 29005KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP151
       T02500033
METAR KASE 310053Z 34014G27KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3033 RMK AO2 PK WND
       34027/0053 SLP138 T02720028
METAR KASE 302353Z 01010G19KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP134
       T02890000 10300 20244 55006

METAR KCCU 310215Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 310155Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 310135Z AUTO 29013G16KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3076 RMK AO2

METAR KLXV 310153Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP171
       T01890033
METAR KLXV 310053Z AUTO 36005G17KT 10SM FEW095 22/02 A3055 RMK AO2
       SLP167 T02170017
METAR KLXV 302353Z AUTO 01012G17KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3055 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36027/2258 SLP165 T02170022 10244 20200 58001

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Rangely           - 06:11:51 MDT / 20:31:18 MDT
Grand Junction    - 06:13:22 MDT / 20:27:59 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:03:04 MDT / 20:24:25 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/31/26 02:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10400 FT MSL...348/013
                  10300 FT MSL...013/009
                  10100 FT MSL...346/014

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2334 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 530 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue
through sunset mainly along and north of I-70 with some gusty
outflow winds and brief heavy rain possible mainly over high
terrain. Low confidence in the lower valleys seeing heavy rain
as the atmosphere continues to become drier. Storms should decay
and dissipate after sunset with a few isolated lingering past
sunset. VFR conditions will prevail overall with drier
conditions expected for Friday.


* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *

METAR KAJZ 310215Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3013 RMK AO2
       T03100043
METAR KAJZ 310155Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3012 RMK AO2
       T03370016
METAR KAJZ 310135Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3012 RMK AO2
       T03420015

KMTJ 302329Z 3100/3124 33008KT P6SM FEW120
     FM310300 14008KT P6SM SKC
     FM311800 33008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 310153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T03110067
METAR KMTJ 310053Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP123
       T03280050
METAR KMTJ 302353Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T03330050 10344 20272 56008

METAR KGUC 310156Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP168
       T02670044 $
METAR KGUC 310056Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T02890028 $
METAR KGUC 302356Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN110 29/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP162
       T02940022 10300 20256 55005 $

METAR K7BM 310215Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM BKN095 OVC120 22/01 A3054 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT SW
METAR K7BM 310155Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM SCT095 BKN120 22/02 A3054 RMK
       AO2
METAR K7BM 310135Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3053 RMK AO2

METAR KAEJ 310215Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM BKN110 25/04 A3036 RMK AO2
       T02470039
METAR KAEJ 310155Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM SCT110 26/04 A3035 RMK AO2
       T02570035
METAR KAEJ 310135Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM SCT110 26/03 A3034 RMK AO2
       T02610032

METAR KANK 310215Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM SCT120 BKN150 27/06 A3029 RMK AO2
       T02650057 $
METAR KANK 310155Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM BKN120 OVC150 28/06 A3028 RMK AO2
       T02750057 $
METAR KANK 310130Z AUTO 04012G16KT 10SM SCT120 BKN150 28/06 A3026 RMK
       AO2 T02800061 $

METAR KMYP 310215Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 16/01 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 310155Z AUTO 34006G09KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 310135Z AUTO 30016G20KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3083 RMK AO2

METAR KAIB 310215Z AUTO 32006KT 9SM CLR 30/06 A3015 RMK AO2
       T02990059
METAR KAIB 310155Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3014 RMK AO2
       T03130051
METAR KAIB 310135Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3014 RMK AO2
       T03250041

KTEX 302329Z 3100/3124 28008G18KT P6SM FEW150
     FM310400 14005KT P6SM SKC
     FM311800 29008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 310215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 310155Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 310135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3049 RMK AO2

METAR K04V 310215Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
       PWINO
METAR K04V 310155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3035 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 310135Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3035 RMK AO2 PWINO

METAR KCEZ 310153Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP124
       T03220061
METAR KCEZ 310053Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T03330050
METAR KCEZ 302353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128
       T03390044 10350 20300 56009

KDRO 302329Z 3100/3124 24010G23KT P6SM FEW090
     FM310300 28008KT P6SM FEW090
     FM310600 36004KT P6SM SKC
     FM312000 26010G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 310153Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T03060056
METAR KDRO 310053Z AUTO 27013KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP119
       T03330022
METAR KDRO 302353Z AUTO 27014G17KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP118
       T03390028 10344 20300 56010

METAR KPSO 310215Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM BKN110 28/03 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 310155Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM FEW110 28/03 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 310135Z AUTO 24008G14KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3032 RMK AO2

METAR KCPW 310215Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM OVC070 13/04 A3077 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       W PWINO
METAR KCPW 310155Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN070 BKN085 BKN120 14/04 A3076
       RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND W PWINO
METAR KCPW 310135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 SCT085 BKN120 16/03 A3076
       RMK AO2 PWINO

KALS 302328Z 3100/3124 35008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 3100/3101
      VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN080
     FM310300 33005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
     FM310800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM312000 23009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KALS 310152Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP143
       T02560056
METAR KALS 310052Z AUTO 30014G21KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3028 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       0010 RAB2358E11 SLP141 P0000 T02780050
SPECI KALS 310030Z AUTO 31017KT 10SM SCT110 28/06 A3029 RMK AO2 WSHFT
       0010 RAB2358E11 P0000 T02830061

Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Vail    - 06:03:16 MDT / 20:20:31 MDT
Durango - 06:14:47 MDT / 20:21:06 MDT
Alamosa - 06:06:23 MDT / 20:13:31 MDT

Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/31/26 02:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10400 FT MSL...348/013
                  10300 FT MSL...013/009
                  10100 FT MSL...346/014

Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2334 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 530 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue
through sunset mainly along and north of I-70 with some gusty
outflow winds and brief heavy rain possible mainly over high
terrain. Low confidence in the lower valleys seeing heavy rain
as the atmosphere continues to become drier. Storms should decay
and dissipate after sunset with a few isolated lingering past
sunset. VFR conditions will prevail overall with drier
conditions expected for Friday.


* * * * * Arizona * * * * *

KPGA 302320Z 3100/3124 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 310153Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 36/09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T03610089
METAR KPGA 310053Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 37/08 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP091
       T03670083
METAR KPGA 302353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 37/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP094 T03720089
       10378 20300 56014

METAR KRQE 310153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP114
       T02890094
METAR KRQE 310053Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP113
       T02940094
METAR KRQE 302353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP112
       T02940100 10311 20278 56007

Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2302 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION...Friday 31/00Z through Saturday 01/00Z...VFR conditions.
ISO -SHRA/-TSRA through 03Z, mainly INVOF a KCMR-KJTC line and then
again after 19Z. Gusty outflow winds 30-40 kts possible in and
around TS. Otherwise, VRB winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 01/00Z through Monday 03/00Z...VFR conditions.
ISO -SHRA/-TSRA 18Z-03Z each day, mainly INVOF KSOW/KJTC. Gusty
outflow winds 30-40 kts possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VRB
winds 5-10 kts.


* * * * * Utah * * * * *

KSLC 310109Z 3101/0106 36003KT P6SM SCT100
     FM310300 15007KT P6SM SKC
     FM312000 32009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 310154Z 36007KT 10SM FEW130 34/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP108
       T03390094
METAR KSLC 310054Z 03003KT 10SM FEW110 35/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP104 TCU
       DSNT S T03500078
METAR KSLC 302354Z 17005KT 10SM FEW095 SCT170 34/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP107
       VIRGA DSNT SE TCU DSNT SE T03440061 10356 20306 56006

KVEL 302329Z 3100/3124 36012G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
     FM310600 29004KT P6SM SKC
     FM312000 33010G20KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KVEL 310153Z AUTO 35013G23KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       36026/0136 SLP141 T02890056 $
METAR KVEL 310053Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T03220044 $
METAR KVEL 302353Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
       60000 T03280044 10339 20278 55007 $

METAR KPUC 310153Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP126
       T03060072 $
METAR KPUC 310053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T03220072 $
METAR KPUC 302353Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP131
       T03280072 10328 20261 56013

KCNY 302329Z 3100/3124 30009KT P6SM FEW150
     FM310400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
     FM311900 30008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 310153Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 34/05 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP107
       T03440050
METAR KCNY 310053Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 36/06 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109
       T03560056
METAR KCNY 302353Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111
       T03560067 10361 20294 56011


Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0020 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026

.AVIATION...KSLC...Southerly winds will continue at the terminal
through the overnight hours. VFR conditions will prevail with
elevated wildfire smoke producing hazy skies, but no surface VIS
reductions.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Winds will remain light and
terrain-driven during the valid TAF period. VFR conditions will
prevail with elevated wildfire smoke producing hazy skies but no
surface VIS reductions.


* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *

KEVW 302320Z 3100/3124 28011G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
      PROB30 3100/3102 VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN100
     FM310200 27008KT P6SM FEW100
     FM310600 14005KT P6SM SKC
     FM311800 24007KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 310153Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM FEW110 27/03 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP160
       T02720033
METAR KEVW 310053Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM SCT120 29/M02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP153
       T02941022
METAR KEVW 302353Z AUTO 28013G19KT 10SM FEW120 30/M02 A3028 RMK AO2
       SLP152 T03001022 10317 20256 56003

KRKS 302323Z 3100/3124 29011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 3100/3102
      VRB25G40KT -TSRA SCT070 BKN090CB
     FM310300 18005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
     FM310900 10005KT P6SM SKC
     FM311800 29008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRKS 310154Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP174
       T02220089
METAR KRKS 310054Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20030/2355 LTG DSNT NE RAE20 TSB05E25 SLP180 P0003
       T02220111
SPECI KRKS 310052Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND
       20030/2355 LTG DSNT NE RAE20 TSB05E25 P0003

KRWL 310200Z 3102/3124 01010KT P6SM SKC
     FM310600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM311700 33007KT P6SM SKC
     FM312200 35010G19KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 310153Z AUTO 01010KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP147
       T02610011
METAR KRWL 310053Z AUTO 34009G17KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP139
       T02830006
METAR KRWL 302353Z AUTO 34011G18KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP135
       T02940000 10311 20267 53001

KLAR 310156Z 3102/3124 33016KT P6SM SCT130
     FM310500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
     FM311600 36006KT P6SM SKC
     FM312100 02008KT P6SM VCSH SCT120 PROB30 3122/3124 VRB15G35KT
      6SM -SHRA BKN100
METAR KLAR 310153Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP133
       T02500022
METAR KLAR 310053Z AUTO 33016KT 10SM CLR 27/02 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
       31029/0014 SLP128 T02670022
METAR KLAR 302353Z AUTO 30021G31KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
       29032/2324 SLP117 T02891017 10294 20250 55003

KCYS 310149Z 3102/3124 01012G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM310400 36009KT P6SM SCT120
     FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM311700 06008KT P6SM SKC
     FM312200 10009KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
METAR KCYS 310153Z 01013G21KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP129
       T02670089
METAR KCYS 310053Z 01012G20KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
       32029/0008 SLP112 T02890072
METAR KCYS 302353Z 32009G24KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
       30029/2321 SLP104 T03110022 10311 20278 56006

Riverton (KRIW) 07/31/26 02:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  26000 FT MSL...303/005
                  25000 FT MSL...292/008
                  24000 FT MSL...303/016
                  22000 FT MSL...287/011
                  14000 FT MSL...267/002
                  13000 FT MSL...012/002
                  12000 FT MSL...103/002
                   9000 FT MSL...172/001
                   6700 FT MSL...165/014
                   6200 FT MSL...101/010
                   6000 FT MSL...092/009
                   6000 FT MSL...107/011

Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0059 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 341 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Isolated showers and thunderstorms linger for a few hours this
evening. Conditions should remain VFR through the TAF period,
although may briefly drop to MVFR in the strongest storms. Moisture
values are decreasing, so wet thunderstorms will be transitioning to
dry thunderstorms into tomorrow. PROB30 groups are in place at
terminals with the best chance for storms Friday afternoon, which
includes KBPI, KCOD, KLND, KPNA, and KJAC.
As showers and storms transition to more virga and dry storms gusty
downdrafts and outflows will increase in likelihood and magnitude.
Outside of downdrafts and outflows wind will generally stay 10 knots
and lest through the TAF period. Fog is not expected at KJAC again
Friday morning thanks to the decrease in moisture.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZLC and ZDV for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence forecasts.

Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2340 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 530 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Synoptically, a positively tilted shortwave trough aloft will
propagate into northeast Wyoming by early evening with its
associated cold front moving to a Douglas to Alliance line, then
the shortwave trough aloft will move to an eastern South Dakota
to western Nebraska line by dawn Friday as surface high
pressure settles in across our forecast area.
Wyoming TAFS...Confidence is high in only scattered high based
cumulus development near 9000 feet this afternoon and early
evening, with a near zero chance of thunderstorms as evidenced
by the 12Z NAM and latest HRRR runs. Expect the typical wind
gusts to near 30 knots caused by gradients and mix down winds
until sunset.
Nebraska TAFS...With an 850/700 theta-e ridge axis developing
across western Nebraska and an approaching cold front, we
anticipate isolated thunderstorms, producing wind gusts to 35
knots, though the thunderstorms are expected to remain only
isolated, thus not enough confidence to even include VCTS
through early evening based on visible satellite imagery and
WSR-88D reflectivity. Best chance for an isolated storm through
early evening will be at KCDR and KAIA where an infamous Dawes
County clipper storm could propagate through. Expect the typical
wind gusts to near 25 knots caused by gradients and mix down
winds until sunset. Nearly clear skies will prevail.


* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *

METAR KIBM 310215Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3011 RMK AO2
       T02740130
METAR KIBM 310155Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3010 RMK AO2
       T02880123
METAR KIBM 310135Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3008 RMK AO2
       T02950128

KSNY 310210Z 3102/3124 35015G27KT P6SM SKC
     FM310500 35012KT P6SM SKC
     FM311500 35010G20KT P6SM SKC
     FM312000 03012G23KT P6SM SKC
     FM312300 05011G20KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED

METAR KOGA 310215Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02780203
METAR KOGA 310155Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 29/21 A2995 RMK AO2
       T02850205
METAR KOGA 310135Z AUTO 02013G19KT 10SM CLR 29/21 A2993 RMK AO2
       T02910205

METAR KIML 310153Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 30/17 A2991 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T03000172
METAR KIML 310053Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 35/16 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
       SLP077 T03500161
METAR KIML 302353Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT095 36/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP075
       T03560172 10361 20317 55008

KMCK 310055Z 3101/3124 18010KT P6SM SCT060
     FM310145 01014KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
     FM310215 36012KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 3103/3107 35030G45KT 1SM
      -TSRA BKN025CB
     FM311300 35015G25KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KMCK 310210Z AUTO 02027G39KT 8SM TS BKN110 29/15 A2989 RMK AO2 PK
       WND 04039/0209 WSHFT 0152 LTG DSNT NE AND NW TSB10 PRESRR
       T02940150
METAR KMCK 310153Z AUTO 36014G20KT 10SM VCTS FEW110 33/17 A2987 RMK AO2
       LTG DSNT NW-NE PRESRR SLP084 T03280167
METAR KMCK 310053Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2984 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
       AND NW SLP071 T03560178

North Platte (KLNX) 07/31/26 02:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  40000 FT MSL...215/030
                  35000 FT MSL...257/061
                  28000 FT MSL...260/059
                  25000 FT MSL...268/062
                  12000 FT MSL...331/029
                  11000 FT MSL...304/022
                  10000 FT MSL...315/020
                   9000 FT MSL...316/024
                   8000 FT MSL...330/026
                   7000 FT MSL...334/029
                   6000 FT MSL...341/030
                   5400 FT MSL...352/032
                   5000 FT MSL...351/025
                   4800 FT MSL...357/023
                   4100 FT MSL...344/018
                   4000 FT MSL...339/014
                   3700 FT MSL...325/009
                   3400 FT MSL...323/009

North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2352 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 641 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Scattered thunderstorms will end this evening with VFR
conditions expected across western and southwest Nebraska. As a
cold front moves through an area of low stratus MVFR and local
IFR conditions are expected along and northeast of a BBW to VTN
line. These ceilings should lift after sunrise Friday. Winds
will become gusty from the north to northeast at 15-25 kts late
tonight through the day Friday.


* * * * * Kansas * * * * *

KGLD 302320Z 3100/3124 18007KT P6SM SCT130
     FM310500 35014KT P6SM SCT050
     FM311400 35015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 310153Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP089
       T03060167
METAR KGLD 310053Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 35/16 A2993 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
       SLP080 T03500161
METAR KGLD 302353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
       SLP077 T03500167 10367 20322 56009

KGCK 302320Z 3100/3124 21008KT P6SM BKN110
      TEMPO 3102/3105 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB
     FM311100 33010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM311400 36016G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 310154Z 13003KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP076
       T03440172
METAR KGCK 310054Z 16009KT 10SM CLR 37/17 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP066
       T03670172
METAR KGCK 302354Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP068 T03780161
       10389 20322 56016

METAR KLBL 310156Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM BKN110 33/16 A2989 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       S-W SLP082 T03330161
METAR KLBL 310056Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 37/16 A2987 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
       AND W SLP073 T03670161
METAR KLBL 302356Z AUTO 16015KT 10SM FEW120 40/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP068
       T04000161 10406 20361 58018

METAR KEHA 310215Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM -RA CLR 25/17 A2997 RMK AO2
       T02470173
METAR KEHA 310155Z AUTO 18020G26KT 10SM RA SCT120 25/17 A2998 RMK AO2
       T02550170
METAR KEHA 310135Z AUTO 24025G36KT 7SM SCT065 SCT090 SCT120 27/20 A3000
       RMK AO2 T02710197

Goodland (KGLD) 07/31/26 02:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  10000 FT MSL...314/015
                   9100 FT MSL...309/014
                   9000 FT MSL...311/015
                   8000 FT MSL...311/015
                   8000 FT MSL...308/015
                   7000 FT MSL...312/015
                   6900 FT MSL...306/017
                   6100 FT MSL...310/014
                   6000 FT MSL...312/014
                   5300 FT MSL...295/013
                   5000 FT MSL...292/011
                   4700 FT MSL...277/012
                   4200 FT MSL...263/011
                   4000 FT MSL...256/012
                   4000 FT MSL...249/011

Dodge City (KDDC) 07/31/26 02:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds      Height      Dir/Spd(kt)
                  40000 FT MSL...256/036
                  35600 FT MSL...086/003
                  35000 FT MSL...264/030
                  30000 FT MSL...236/016
                  29300 FT MSL...090/002
                  28000 FT MSL...108/002
                  24000 FT MSL...043/003
                  24000 FT MSL...077/004
                  22000 FT MSL...283/005
                  20000 FT MSL...305/017
                  19900 FT MSL...312/018
                  19000 FT MSL...311/024
                  18000 FT MSL...289/018
                  17000 FT MSL...297/006
                  16500 FT MSL...324/002
                  16000 FT MSL...325/005
                   9000 FT MSL...227/014
                   7000 FT MSL...207/014
                   7000 FT MSL...170/015
                   6000 FT MSL...183/014
                   5000 FT MSL...186/017
                   5000 FT MSL...210/015
                   4300 FT MSL...190/014
                   4000 FT MSL...176/018
                   3700 FT MSL...176/014
                   3200 FT MSL...172/014

Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2243 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 440 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
GLD: A thunderstorm cannot be ruled-out near the Goodland
terminal early this evening (00-03Z), however, confidence in
thunderstorm development and coverage is low enough to preclude
explicit mention with the 00Z TAF issuance. Light southerly or
variable winds will prevail through the afternoon. Winds will
shift to the N and increase to 12-17 knots this evening and
overnight. N winds will further increase to 15-25 knots shortly
after sunrise and remain breezy through the duration of the TAF
period.
MCK: Thunderstorms in north-central Nebraska could potentially
affect the McCook terminal this evening into tonight (02-07Z),
though.. current and recent high-res guidance suggests that
storms may be confined north and east of MCK. Will continue to
mention storm potential with a PROB30 group. Light SE or
variable winds will prevail through the afternoon. Winds will
shift to the N and increase to 10-15 knots this evening and
overnight. N winds will further increase to 15-25 knots shortly
after sunrise and remain breezy through the duration of the TAF
period.

Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2214 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 512 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR clouds above 6000ft AGL will increase late today and early
tonight as afternoon convection over eastern Colorado develops
and moves east into portions of southwest Kansas after 00z
Friday. At this time it appear that only Liberal will have a
chance for a few of these storms between 00z and 03z. For Garden
City, Dodge City and Hays, the chance for convection increases
after 03z with the highest potential occurring in the Hays area
between 04z and 09z Friday as a cold front moves crosses the
area. This cold front will continue to move south across the
remainder of southwest Kansas overnight. Southerly winds at 10
to 15 knots ahead of the cold front will shift to the northwest
and increase into the 15 to 25 knot range as this cold front
passes.


* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *

KGUY 310035Z 3101/3124 17010G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
      TEMPO 3101/3102 VRB25G45KT 4SM -TSRA BKN050CB
     FM310400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
     FM311000 33012KT P6SM SCT250
     FM311500 01015G25KT P6SM FEW250
     FM312000 02013KT P6SM FEW250=
SPECI KGUY 310223Z AUTO 34016G24KT 4SM -TSRA FEW033 BKN080 OVC110 28/18
       A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND 35032/0210 WSHFT 0203 LTG DSNT ALQDS
       RAB13 TSB17 P0000 T02780178
METAR KGUY 310153Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM VCTS BKN120 35/14 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT ALQDS PRESRR SLP059 T03500139
SPECI KGUY 310131Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM VCTS SCT120 37/14 A2985 RMK AO2 LTG
       DSNT ALQDS T03720139

KDHT 310036Z 3101/3124 21009KT P6SM SKC
      TEMPO 3101/3103 4SM -TSRA BKN100CB
     FM310500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
     FM311100 34010KT P6SM FEW250
     FM311500 01016G26KT P6SM FEW250
     FM311900 05014KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KDHT 310159Z AUTO 09012KT 3SM VCTS -RA SCT042 SCT090 BKN110 26/19
       A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE PRESFR T02560189 PNO $
METAR KDHT 310153Z AUTO 1SM VCTS +RA SCT045 SCT075 OVC100 27/17 A3000
       RMK AO2 PK WND 28039/0135 WSHFT 0118 LTG DSNT NE RAB34
       TSB30E52 SLP096 T02670172 PNO $
SPECI KDHT 310146Z AUTO VRB06G23KT 3/4SM +TSRA SCT043 BKN110 27/16 A3003
       RMK AO2 PK WND 28039/0135 WSHFT 0118 RAB34 TSB30 T02720161
       PNO $

Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2340 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 637 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Thunderstorms are favored to occur for Dalhart and Guymon this
evening, and any thunderstorm will be capable of producing strong
downdraft wind gusts. There is a lower chance for showers and
thunderstorms for Amarillo later tonight into tomorrow, but
confidence is too low to include in the TAFs at this time.
Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail with winds becoming breezy
out of the north behind a weak cold front.
Harrel


* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *

KFMN 302320Z 3100/3124 26010G20KT P6SM SCT100
     FM310200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
     FM310900 08006KT P6SM SKC
     FM311900 28010KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KFMN 310153Z 29009KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP127
       T03330044
METAR KFMN 310053Z 29011G18KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T03500044
METAR KFMN 302353Z 27009G19KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP125
       T03560017 10361 20311 56015


METAR KLVS 310153Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP106
       T02830061
METAR KLVS 310053Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 32/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP092
       T03220050
METAR KLVS 302353Z AUTO 19017G24KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
       22026/2302 SLP091 T03440044 10361 20317 56006

METAR KRTN 310153Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
       AND S SLP138 T02390161
METAR KRTN 310053Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
       SLP139 T02390167
METAR KRTN 302353Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
       SE-W RAB28E37 SLP141 P0000 60044 T02390156 10344 20206
       56010

SPECI KCAO 310225Z AUTO 29011G20KT 10SM -RA FEW048 SCT095 BKN120 26/14
       A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 31036/0203 LTG DSNT W RAB0158 TSB00E19
       P0000 T02560139
SPECI KCAO 310206Z AUTO 33016G36KT 7SM TSRA FEW095 BKN120 27/13 A3007
       RMK AO2 PK WND 31036/0203 LTG DSNT W RAB0158 TSB00 P0000
       T02720128
METAR KCAO 310155Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM VCTS FEW085 BKN110 30/11 A3007 RMK
       AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW SLP102 T03000111

Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2321 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026

.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 511 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Fewer showers and thunderstorms are impacting New Mexico today
with activity mostly focused in southwestern and far northeastern
areas of the state. A few of the stronger storms will be capable
of brief heavy downpours that will temporarily lower ceilings and
visibility. Frequent lightning, small hail, and gusty downburst
winds will also accompany. Storms will dwindle and die off through
mid evenig. A moist front will move into eastern New Mexico late
Friday, bringing an increase in strong to severe thunderstorms
capable of producing larger hail in that eastern half of the state.
Storms west of the Rio Grande will be few and far between, mainly
developing over the Gila wilderness. Outside of storms, hot
temperatures and high density altitude readings will persist and
could impact aircraft performance.

* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *

DATA BASED ON 310000Z
VALID 310600Z   FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      0905    9900+21 2507+13 2919-08 2723-18 273233 265839 266448
BCE                      9900+13 2608-03 2718-15 292430 261839 283149
LND              9900+18 2707+11 2921-09 2921-20 273234 274143 276348
RKS              3206    9900+11 2916-08 2822-19 263334 265240 277047
GJT              0207+20 0205+13 2812-06 2826-16 282931 273139 284449
FMN              3214+22 3010+14 2707-04 2719-15 253030 263038 272649
ABQ              3012+23 3109+15 9900-04 2711-14 252129 272639 302049
MBW              9900    2916+11 3223-07 2923-19 274333 275040 276347
DEN              0115+20 3507+12 2722-07 2836-17 273830 274038 284548
PUB              0806+20 0112+12 2815-05 2728-15 253430 253338 282748
ALS                      3409+14 2514-05 2724-15 263030 262938 272648
TCC      2033    2225+22 2714+15 3013-03 2713-14 252229 252839 242249
BFF      0118    3234+17 3036+10 3129-06 3031-19 284731 264539 274647
GLD      2813    3214+19 3120+11 3032-04 2833-15 274330 265039 273849
GCK      2414+28 2614+20 2714+11 3229-04 2926-13 272829 273439 273050
GAG      2328+26 2719+20 2815+12 3424-03 3121-14 302428 292739 262449
AMA      2026    2608+21 2907+14 3116-04 3017-14 262029 272138 272150
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DATA BASED ON 310000Z
VALID 311200Z   FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    1906+21 2306+12 3010-08 2727-19 284433 285539 286649
BCE                      9900+12 2613-03 2822-16 283130 272940 302649
LND              9900+18 3105+10 3117-09 2924-20 273435 284644 287050
RKS              9900    2807+11 3416-08 2921-19 283434 285142 277947
GJT              0605+20 9900+12 2915-07 2930-17 284430 274739 294348
FMN              3407+21 3308+13 2810-03 2917-15 282330 272939 291949
ABQ              3612+22 3310+14 2613-04 2715-15 262130 282439 292350
MBW              3608    3315+10 3115-09 3025-19 283835 285341 277446
DEN              9900+15 3109+10 3024-07 2927-17 284230 274938 294348
PUB              0107+19 0205+11 3119-06 2826-16 273230 283238 283049
ALS                      0608+12 2914-05 2822-15 273030 283039 302149
TCC      2322    3005+22 2707+16 2710-05 2919-15 292230 292239 301750
BFF      3619    3532+14 3341+09 3229-07 3123-19 284234 275740 287546
GLD      3428    3220+17 3224+09 3132-06 2830-16 264230 274238 293648
GCK      3319+26 3311+19 3315+11 3124-06 2727-16 264129 253739 293148
GAG      2617+26 2912+18 3309+11 3207-05 2817-14 262429 263239 283051
AMA      2410    2909+18 2812+12 2923-04 2920-14 271630 251539 262049
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DATA BASED ON 310000Z
VALID 010000Z   FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT  3000    6000   9000    12000   18000   24000  30000  34000  39000
SLC      9900    3106+22 2607+14 2417-06 2933-17 304831 305240 294849
BCE                      2806+16 2908-02 3216-15 312530 302640 271850
LND              3407+19 3207+12 2916-08 3119-21 321636 304642 306148
RKS              3207    3107+14 2915-07 2820-21 295633 305940 296648
GJT              3307+23 3409+14 2812-04 3127-16 303830 304339 304349
FMN              3009+25 3109+16 3210-03 3017-16 302730 312839 291349
ABQ              9900+25 9900+16 3114-04 2917-15 311629 311439 291649
MBW              0907    9900+11 2819-08 2922-20 303036 295343 296847
DEN              0307+19 0305+10 2831-07 2934-18 304733 295840 296848
PUB              0707+19 0805+10 2925-06 2930-16 303931 295039 294647
ALS                      9900+13 2716-04 3117-16 292731 303538 292448
TCC      1012    1112+21 1212+13 3215-04 3221-14 302629 303139 302250
BFF      0411    0311+15 3421+09 3225-08 3027-20 292636 294344 296349
GLD      0215    0117+14 3430+11 3227-06 3033-18 294832 295940 296347
GCK      0218+23 3527+18 3230+12 3129-06 3035-17 304730 295137 284048
GAG      0218+25 3418+18 3319+11 3031-05 2932-15 293529 303238 292850
AMA      0410    0508+20 0507+11 3217-04 3224-14 292930 302639 302450
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