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NZUS99 KBOU 212209
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1605 MDT Friday, August 21, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 212156Z 08013KT 10SM CLR 35/08 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW-NE
SLP143 T03500083 $
METAR KFNL 212056Z 05014KT 10SM CLR 36/09 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
SLP143 T03560094 55008 $
METAR KFNL 211956Z 03014G19KT 10SM CLR 38/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03830056 $
METAR KGXY 212156Z 06006KT 6SM HZ CLR 33/13 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
SLP167 T03280133
METAR KGXY 212056Z 06013KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
TSB38E53 SLP162 T03440122 56010
SPECI KGXY 212044Z 04017G21KT 9SM VCTS CLR 37/12 A3016 RMK AO2 TSB38
METAR KLMO 212155Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3021 RMK AO2
T03300073
METAR KLMO 212135Z AUTO 04011G17KT 10SM CLR 35/05 A3019 RMK AO2
T03490051
METAR KLMO 212115Z AUTO 04010G17KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A3019 RMK AO2
T03540057
METAR KBDU 212155Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM SCT110 33/05 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E AND W
METAR KBDU 212135Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM -RA SCT028 SCT034 SCT070 35/05
A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 212115Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 212155Z AUTO 35009G32KT 310V020 5SM -RA FEW046 SCT075 SCT090
OVC140 31/07 A3019 RMK AO2 PK WND 36032/2147 RAB2130 PRESRR
P0000 T03130075
METAR KEIK 212135Z AUTO 03006KT 6SM -RA BKN140 OVC160 35/05 A3015 RMK
AO2 RAB2130 P0000 T03530047
METAR KEIK 212115Z AUTO 36006KT 8SM SCT160 SCT190 BKN350 36/03 A3015 RMK
AO2 T03630035
KBJC 211739Z 2118/2218 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
FM211900 04009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
TEMPO 2121/2124 VRB25G40KT -SHRA
FM220100 01006KT P6SM SCT120
FM220500 25006KT P6SM SCT120
FM221200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KBJC 212145Z 01013G18KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3022
METAR KBJC 212049Z 04010G18KT 10SM CLR 38/03 A3023
METAR KBJC 211949Z 09007KT 10SM CLR 38/02 A3025
KDEN 212056Z 2121/2224 03012KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
TEMPO 2121/2201 VRB25G40KT -SHRA BKN120
FM220100 09010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM220300 17008KT P6SM SCT150
FM221200 23008KT P6SM FEW150
FM221500 35008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM221900 06006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
TEMPO 2222/2224 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
METAR KDEN 212153Z 04011G21KT 10SM SCT090 BKN150 BKN220 37/03 A3018 RMK
AO2 PK WND 03026/2135 VIRGA SW SLP122 T03670033
METAR KDEN 212053Z 02009G19KT 10SM SCT090 SCT150 SCT220 37/02 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP123 T03670022 58017
METAR KDEN 211953Z 36010G15KT 10SM SCT090 SCT150 SCT220 36/03 A3021 RMK
AO2 SLP134 T03610033
KBKF 211700Z 2117/2223 VRB06KT 9999 FEW160 QNH3029INS
BECMG 2121/2222 02010G20KT 9000 -SHRA BKN120 QNH3020INS
BECMG 2200/2201 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3022INS TX34/2121Z
TN17/2212Z
METAR KBKF 212058Z 05008KT 350V070 10SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT220 37/00 A3020
RMK AO2A SLP120 T03680002 57014
METAR KBKF 211958Z 05009G18KT 020V080 10SM FEW100 FEW160 SCT220 37/M01
A3022 RMK AO2A SLP124 T03701011
METAR KBKF 211858Z 34009KT 10SM SCT160 SCT220 36/M00 A3024 RMK AO2A
SLP134 T03611004
KAPA 211739Z 2118/2218 34009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
TEMPO 2121/2201 VRB25G40KT -SHRA
FM220300 17007KT P6SM SCT120
FM220600 20006KT P6SM FEW120
FM221300 26006KT P6SM SCT120
FM221600 01006KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KAPA 212153Z 35007KT 10SM SCT100 SCT140 SCT220 35/02 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP143 VIRGA W T03500022
METAR KAPA 212053Z 36010G16KT 10SM SCT100 SCT140 SCT220 36/03 A3024 RMK
AO2 SLP149 T03560028 56014
METAR KAPA 211953Z 05007G17KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 35/03 A3026 RMK
AO2 SLP152 T03500028
METAR KMNH 212155Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3037 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 212135Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 212115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 212155Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 35/12 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 212135Z AUTO 05011KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 212115Z AUTO 06012KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 212155Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 212135Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM CLR 34/19 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 212115Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 212153Z AUTO 10016KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03220183
METAR KAKO 212053Z AUTO 09014KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03170189 58005
METAR KAKO 211953Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP155
T03170183
METAR KLIC 212155Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03110106
METAR KLIC 212055Z AUTO 17011G17KT 10SM BKN110 34/11 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW SLP137 T03440111 56014
METAR KLIC 211955Z AUTO 16011KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03390106
METAR KHEQ 212155Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM CLR 31/20 A3012 RMK AO2 T03100198
$
METAR KHEQ 212135Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 31/19 A3012 RMK AO2 T03140195
$
METAR KHEQ 212115Z AUTO 13013KT 10SM CLR 32/19 A3013 RMK AO2 T03180188
$
METAR K2V6 212155Z AUTO 06016KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 212135Z AUTO 08015G19KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 212117Z AUTO 06013G17KT 10SM CLR 35/19 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 212155Z AUTO 12018G25KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 212135Z AUTO 09018G24KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 212115Z AUTO 09019G25KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 212153Z AUTO 12019G25KT 10SM FEW110 33/11 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP144 T03330111
METAR KITR 212053Z AUTO 14016G24KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03440122 56006
METAR KITR 211953Z AUTO 14013G23KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
13028/1929 SLP149 T03390133
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/21/2026
Fort Collins - 06:17:09 MDT / 19:49:35 MDT
Denver - 06:18:00 MDT / 19:47:53 MDT
Sterling - 06:09:35 MDT / 19:42:19 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/21/26 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...322/029
32300 FT MSL...313/018
30000 FT MSL...315/018
28000 FT MSL...319/022
27000 FT MSL...310/026
26000 FT MSL...304/023
25000 FT MSL...313/024
24000 FT MSL...311/028
22800 FT MSL...310/026
22000 FT MSL...308/026
20000 FT MSL...312/019
19400 FT MSL...311/019
19000 FT MSL...313/017
18000 FT MSL...326/016
17000 FT MSL...334/031
16700 FT MSL...326/011
16000 FT MSL...338/023
15000 FT MSL...340/025
14500 FT MSL...020/008
14000 FT MSL...343/021
13000 FT MSL...352/025
12600 FT MSL...030/010
12000 FT MSL...006/012
11100 FT MSL...024/012
11000 FT MSL...040/014
10000 FT MSL...025/014
9900 FT MSL...026/012
9000 FT MSL...026/015
8800 FT MSL...025/014
8000 FT MSL...025/014
7900 FT MSL...027/014
7200 FT MSL...023/016
7000 FT MSL...037/017
6600 FT MSL...025/015
6000 FT MSL...048/015
5900 FT MSL...058/010
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1858 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1229 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Conditions remain calm at KDEN, with winds starting to shift more
northerly from what we`ve been seeing this morning. This afternoon`s
main concern remains high-based showers capable of producing gusty
outflows and dry microbursts. DCAPE remains high enough to support
strong microbursts, with the latest ACARS soundings showing values
of 1300-1400 J/kg. Should any outflows reach the TAF sites, wind
shifts and gusts of 30-40kts are possible. Given the favorable
conditions for microbursts and the recent formation of cumulus over
the Front Range, we`ve decided to bump the TEMPO up to 21Z. Showers
are expected to move eastward and be out of the area by around 01Z,
with winds shifting southerly towards drainage overnight and skies
becoming clear. Winds will then start turning northerly after
sunrise, becoming N/NW by 15Z.
Tomorrow`s rain chances look better than today`s, with most of the
CAMs in agreement on storms building off the Front Range and the
Palmer Divide by around 22Z. Model soundings show decent DCAPE
values, around 1100-1300 J/kg, indicating that strong gusts may be
an issue tomorrow, as well, though perhaps not as much as this
afternoon.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 212155Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 21/M03 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 212135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 212115Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT120 22/M02 A3080 RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 212112Z COR 32010G24KT 10SM SCT130 BKN250 32/M02 A3030
RMK AO2A TS DSIPTD SLP154 VIRGA S-SW AND NW COR 2135
SPECI KAFF 212112Z COR 32010G24KT 10SM SCT130 BKN250 32/M02 A3030 RMK
AO2A TS DSIPTD SLP154 VIRGA S-SW AND NW COR 2126
SPECI KAFF 212112Z 32010G24KT 10SM SCT130CB BKN250 32/M02 A3030 RMK AO2A
TS DSIPTD SLP154 VIRGA S-SW AND NW
KCOS 211742Z 2118/2218 16008KT P6SM FEW200
FM212100 16012KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2121/2201 VRB20G30KT
-TSRA
BKN100CB
FM220200 04012KT P6SM BKN140
FM220500 01008KT P6SM SCT140 SCT200
FM221700 11008KT P6SM SCT150
SPECI KCOS 212158Z VRB05G18KT 10SM -TSRA FEW060CB BKN140 BKN250 33/04
A3028 RMK AO2 TSB55 OCNL LTGICCG VC SE TS VC SE MOV S P0000
T03330039
METAR KCOS 212154Z 12011G18KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW060 BKN140 BKN250 34/04
A3027 RMK AO2 SLP149 P0000 T03390044
METAR KCOS 212054Z 13017G28KT 10SM SCT120 BKN200 34/04 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
WND 15028/2048 SLP147 T03390039 56015
METAR KFLY 212155Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM VCTS SCT120 34/05 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE AND S T03360051
METAR KFLY 212135Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM SCT120 31/04 A3036 RMK AO2
T03090042
METAR KFLY 212115Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM SCT110 31/05 A3036 RMK AO2
T03100046
KFCS 212000Z 2120/2302 24010G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT090CB
QNH3023INS
TEMPO 2120/2202 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRAGR OVC080CB
BECMG 2204/2205 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SCT090 QNH3025INS
BECMG 2220/2221 16010G20KT 9999 VCTS BKN090CB
QNH3022INS
TEMPO 2222/2224 VRB15G25KT 9000 -TSRA OVC080CB
BECMG 2301/2302 35009KT 9999 NSW SCT090 QNH3024INS
TX35/2121Z
TN17/2212Z
SPECI KFCS 212133Z AUTO 20011G33KT 10SM -TSRA FEW075 OVC120 28/08
A3024 RMK AO2 WSHFT 23 RAE2055RAB20 TSE2055TSB01 SLP170 $
SPECI KFCS 212136Z AUTO 19009G22KT 10SM TS FEW075 OVC120 28/09 A3024
RMK AO2 RAE2055RAB20E36RAB36 TSE2055TSB01 SLP170 $
SPECI KFCS 212120Z AUTO 19010G22KT 10SM -TSRA FEW008 FEW085 BKN120
OVC180 32/06 A3025 RMK AO2 RAB20 TSE2055TSB01 PRESRR SLP166 $
KPUB 211742Z 2118/2218 18008KT P6SM FEW140
FM211900 15010KT P6SM SCT140
FM220100 02011KT P6SM BKN120
FM220300 02012KT P6SM BKN150
FM220600 35008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KPUB 212153Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 38/07 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03780067
METAR KPUB 212053Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 37/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP130
T03670067 58020
METAR KPUB 211953Z 21007KT 10SM CLR 37/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03670056
METAR KVTP 212155Z AUTO 18003KT 4SM +RA SCT026 SCT039 OVC060 16/04 A3080
RMK AO2 P0012
METAR KVTP 212135Z AUTO 15004KT 7SM -RA SCT039 BKN070 OVC080 17/05 A3080
RMK AO2 P0003
METAR KVTP 212115Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM OVC080 20/01 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 212154Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03560044
METAR KTAD 212054Z AUTO 11006G16KT 10SM CLR 36/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03560056 58019
METAR KTAD 211954Z AUTO VRB03G15KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP148
T03440044
METAR KLHX 212153Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 39/08 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP115
T03890078
METAR KLHX 212053Z AUTO 16008G15KT 10SM CLR 38/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03830083 57023
METAR KLHX 211953Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 37/10 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03670100
METAR KLAA 212153Z AUTO 18005G16KT 10SM CLR 38/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03780117
METAR KLAA 212053Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 37/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03720117 56022
METAR KLAA 211953Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 37/13 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03670128
METAR KSPD 212156Z AUTO 11013G21KT 37/12 A3014 RMK AO1 SLP133
T03670117
METAR KSPD 212056Z AUTO 10011G20KT 37/12 A3016 RMK AO1 SLP138 T03670117
58014
METAR KSPD 211956Z AUTO 10010G18KT 36/12 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP145
T03610122
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/21/2026
Burlington - 06:07:53 MDT / 19:36:29 MDT
Pueblo - 06:18:49 MDT / 19:44:20 MDT
Lamar - 06:11:04 MDT / 19:36:04 MDT
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2011 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1155 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
VFR conditions will be prevailing for KALS, KCOS, and KPUB
throughout the forecast period. There are periods in all TAF
sites have PROB30 posted, however the primary risks during those
periods will be gusty outflow winds of up to 30-40kts. If under
the core of the storm, locally heavy remain possible with MVFR
to LIFR conditions briefly. Storm chances diminish after sunset
and light and variable winds take over.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 212153Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 34/01 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP166
T03390011
METAR KCAG 212053Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 35/02 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP174
T03500022 56021
METAR KCAG 211953Z AUTO 24010G18KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP182
T03390039
METAR KHDN 212156Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP162
T03280011
METAR KHDN 212056Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP169
T03220006 58020
METAR KHDN 211956Z AUTO VRB06KT 7SM CLR 32/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP180
T03170017
METAR KSBS 212155Z AUTO 23010G20KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3031 RMK AO1
T03320007
METAR KSBS 212135Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3032 RMK AO1
T03290009
METAR KSBS 212115Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 33/01 A3032 RMK AO1
T03280007
METAR KC07 212155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 212135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/01 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 212115Z AUTO 10SM CLR 25/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 212155Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3047 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 212135Z AUTO 23008KT 200V260 10SM CLR 28/02 A3048 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 212115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3049 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 212153Z AUTO 10SM CLR 34/01 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03390011
METAR KEEO 212053Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP152
T03390022 58023
METAR KEEO 211953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP164
T03280028
METAR K20V 212155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 212135Z AUTO 02006G15KT 10SM CLR 32/00 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 212115Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 212155Z AUTO 22006KT CLR 30/00 A3048 RMK AO2 T02990001
PWINO
METAR KGNB 212135Z AUTO 18005KT CLR 30/00 A3049 RMK AO2 T02990001
PWINO
METAR KGNB 212115Z AUTO 18004KT CLR 30/00 A3050 RMK AO2 T02990002
PWINO
METAR K0CO 212155Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 16/M01 A3087 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 212135Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM SCT080 BKN090 BKN120 16/M01 A3088
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 212115Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 17/M01 A3088 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 212154Z AUTO 05008KT 010V070 10SM SCT090 SCT120 20/02 A3073
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW
METAR KC99 212134Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM SCT110 22/00 A3074 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KC99 212114Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM BKN110 22/00 A3074 RMK AO2
KGJT 211740Z 2118/2218 12008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW150
FM211900 28008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM220200 12007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM221200 14008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KGJT 212153Z 23005KT 10SM CLR 37/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP112
T03720028
METAR KGJT 212053Z 25007KT 210V290 10SM CLR 36/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03610056 57028
METAR KGJT 211953Z 24008KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP136
T03500061
KRIL 211740Z 2118/2218 32008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM220000 29007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM220200 11006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM221200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
METAR KRIL 212153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03610017
METAR KRIL 212053Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
SLP140 T03560022 58032
METAR KRIL 211953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 35/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03500022
METAR K5SM 212155Z AUTO 10SM SCT095 22/M02 A3072 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 212135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M03 A3073 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 212115Z AUTO 10SM CLR 22/M02 A3073 RMK AO2
KEGE 211740Z 2118/2218 32008KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM220200 06007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM220400 10006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM221200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KEGE 212156Z 20006KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3031 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2056
RAB05E19 SLP162 P0000 T03330033
SPECI KEGE 212121Z 10011G20KT 10SM BKN120 32/07 A3032 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2056
RAB05E19 P0000
METAR KEGE 212056Z 35011G14KT 10SM FEW120 34/04 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP162 T03390039 56028
KASE 211740Z 2118/2218 36007KT P6SM FEW110
FM212000 34008G16KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM220200 16010G22KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
FM220600 20007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM221200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
SPECI KASE 212157Z 03011G17KT 330V080 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3039 RMK AO2
T03111011
METAR KASE 212153Z 30005KT 10SM CLR 32/M02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP133
T03221022
METAR KASE 212053Z 10SM CLR 31/M02 A3041 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW SLP143
T03111017 58024
METAR KCCU 212155Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 212135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/M01 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 212115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 SCT100 16/00 A3085 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 212153Z AUTO 16015G25KT 10SM -RA FEW036 BKN100 20/03 A3065
RMK AO2 PK WND 17030/2139 WSHFT 2128 RAB38 SLP211 P0000
T02000033
SPECI KLXV 212148Z AUTO 17018G30KT 10SM -RA FEW038 BKN100 21/03 A3065
RMK AO2 PK WND 17030/2139 WSHFT 2128 RAB38 P0000
METAR KLXV 212053Z AUTO 27008KT 240V310 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3063 RMK AO2
SLP181 T02561006 58017
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/21/2026
Rangely - 06:32:43 MDT / 20:03:42 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:33:20 MDT / 20:01:17 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:24:17 MDT / 19:56:28 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/21/26 21:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...258/016
30700 FT MSL...311/011
30000 FT MSL...157/002
26000 FT MSL...198/006
18000 FT MSL...194/005
15500 FT MSL...098/005
13000 FT MSL...104/013
12400 FT MSL...328/005
12000 FT MSL...282/009
11800 FT MSL...332/004
11000 FT MSL...294/002
10400 FT MSL...029/006
10200 FT MSL...276/005
10100 FT MSL...029/007
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1804 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1149 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will develop over the higher
terrain this afternoon, with more scattered coverage across the
Uintas in northeastern Utah and the San Juans in southwestern
Colorado. Mid-level clouds will increase from the west after 06Z in
eastern Utah ahead of a monsoonal push into the region. Otherwise,
expect VFR and light winds through the TAF period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 212155Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM CLR 36/06 A3018 RMK AO2
T03550059
METAR KAJZ 212135Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 37/05 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
T03690051
METAR KAJZ 212115Z AUTO 20004KT 7SM CLR 37/05 A3019 RMK AO2
T03680046
KMTJ 211740Z 2118/2218 32008KT P6SM FEW110 FEW150
FM212300 22009KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM220100 15010G20KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
FM220600 14008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150
FM221200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KMTJ 212153Z AUTO 18025G35KT 10SM FEW007 33/05 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
WND 17044/2132 LTG DSNT E SLP153 T03330050
SPECI KMTJ 212140Z AUTO 14016G44KT 3SM HZ FEW006 34/06 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
WND 17044/2132 LTG DSNT E T03390056
SPECI KMTJ 212133Z AUTO 16033G44KT 2 1/2SM HZ FEW008 34/06 A3028 RMK AO2
PK WND 17044/2132 LTG DSNT NE AND E T03390056
METAR K7BM 212155Z AUTO 17012G17KT 10SM -RA SCT041 BKN060 OVC070 20/01
A3067 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
METAR K7BM 212135Z AUTO 22019G28KT 10SM RA SCT039 BKN075 OVC090 19/01
A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 212115Z AUTO 25015G25KT 7SM -RA SCT037 BKN065 OVC090 18/02
A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 212155Z AUTO 23015G21KT 10SM SCT049 SCT070 BKN110 26/00 A3049
RMK AO2 T02551001
METAR KAEJ 212135Z AUTO 25017G27KT 10SM SCT050 SCT065 BKN110 25/02 A3049
RMK AO2 T02460019
METAR KAEJ 212115Z AUTO 23015G18KT 10SM BKN110 26/01 A3049 RMK AO2
T02630007
METAR KANK 212155Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM BKN120 29/01 A3040 RMK AO2
T02890014
METAR KANK 212135Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM OVC130 30/M01 A3041 RMK AO2
T03011014
METAR KANK 212115Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM SCT130 BKN190 BKN220 30/M01 A3040
RMK AO2 T02991009
METAR KMYP 212155Z AUTO 05009KT 10SM BKN120 16/M01 A3095 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 212135Z AUTO 02009G16KT 360V080 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3096 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 212115Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM SCT120 16/00 A3096 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 212155Z AUTO 13018G23KT 10SM SCT120 31/06 A3024 RMK AO2
T03120061
METAR KAIB 212135Z AUTO 18011G17KT 9SM SCT120 32/07 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE AND SW AND W T03220068
METAR KAIB 212115Z AUTO 35010KT 9SM CLR 36/03 A3021 RMK AO2
T03570035
KTEX 211740Z 2118/2218 20007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120 PROB30 2118/2124
6SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM220000 14007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM221200 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
METAR KTEX 212155Z AUTO 08007G14KT 10SM -RA OVC085 15/09 A3065 RMK AO2
P0001
METAR KTEX 212135Z AUTO 09010G21KT 10SM -RA SCT080 OVC085 14/09 A3064
RMK AO2 P0001
METAR KTEX 212115Z AUTO 10015G26KT 10SM -RA OVC075 14/09 A3064 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 212155Z AUTO 26006G14KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3046 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E PWINO
METAR K04V 212135Z AUTO 28009G19KT 10SM SCT110 30/03 A3047 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 212115Z AUTO 31012G18KT 10SM SCT110 31/03 A3048 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 212153Z AUTO 22010G19KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03390061
METAR KCEZ 212053Z AUTO 22012KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03330067 58023
METAR KCEZ 211953Z AUTO 23012G19KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3031 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE SLP164 T03280067
KDRO 211740Z 2118/2218 17007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
FM212000 23008G18KT P6SM SCT110 BKN150 PROB30 2120/2202 6SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM220200 02008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 2202/2206 6SM
-TSRA
BKN090CB
FM220600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
METAR KDRO 212153Z AUTO 26007KT 210V310 10SM CLR 33/05 A3032 RMK AO2
SLP162 T03280050
METAR KDRO 212053Z AUTO 26008G17KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03280050 58025
METAR KDRO 211953Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP174
T03220056
METAR KPSO 212155Z AUTO 06010G16KT 10SM BKN100 25/04 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 212135Z AUTO 04013G16KT 10SM BKN110 27/05 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 212115Z AUTO 08014G20KT 10SM SCT110 29/03 A3044 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE AND NW
METAR KCPW 212155Z AUTO 06010G18KT 2 1/2SM SCT028 BKN034 OVC050 09/03
A3091 RMK AO2 VIS 1 3/4V5 LTG DSNT SW AND W P0002 PWINO
METAR KCPW 212135Z AUTO 14012G22KT 7SM BKN046 OVC050 11/03 A3090 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 212115Z AUTO 10012G24KT 10SM TS SCT045 BKN055 OVC070 12/02
A3089 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
KALS 211742Z 2118/2218 19005KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM212000 21010KT P6SM SCT150
FM212300 23012KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN180 PROB30 2123/2202
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM220200 06008KT P6SM BKN120
FM220500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KALS 212152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP185
T03060011
METAR KALS 212052Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP191
T03060017 56028
METAR KALS 211952Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP199
T03000044
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/21/2026
Vail - 06:23:43 MDT / 19:53:20 MDT
Durango - 06:33:13 MDT / 19:55:56 MDT
Alamosa - 06:24:58 MDT / 19:48:12 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/21/26 21:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...258/016
30700 FT MSL...311/011
30000 FT MSL...157/002
26000 FT MSL...198/006
18000 FT MSL...194/005
15500 FT MSL...098/005
13000 FT MSL...104/013
12400 FT MSL...328/005
12000 FT MSL...282/009
11800 FT MSL...332/004
11000 FT MSL...294/002
10400 FT MSL...029/006
10200 FT MSL...276/005
10100 FT MSL...029/007
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1804 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1149 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will develop over the higher
terrain this afternoon, with more scattered coverage across the
Uintas in northeastern Utah and the San Juans in southwestern
Colorado. Mid-level clouds will increase from the west after 06Z in
eastern Utah ahead of a monsoonal push into the region. Otherwise,
expect VFR and light winds through the TAF period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 211720Z 2118/2218 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 BKN220
FM212000 03007KT P6SM VCSH SCT120
FM220200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KPGA 212153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03440106 $
METAR KPGA 212053Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03390089 58022 $
METAR KPGA 211953Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03170128 $
METAR KRQE 212153Z AUTO 26017G28KT 10SM TS BKN095 29/06 A3035 RMK AO2 PK
WND 24028/2144 LTG DSNT N AND SE AND NW TSB2055E10B48 SLP144
T02890056 $
SPECI KRQE 212135Z AUTO 26015G27KT 8SM SCT095 31/07 A3036 RMK AO2 PK WND
25028/2118 LTG DSNT W-N TSB2055E10 T03060067 $
SPECI KRQE 212116Z AUTO 26016G26KT 9SM VCTS FEW120 32/08 A3036 RMK AO2
PK WND 26026/2116 LTG DSNT S AND NW TSB2055E10 T03170078
$
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1955 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION...Friday 21/18Z through Saturday 22/18Z...Mainly VFR,
with brief periods of MFR with scattered showers and
thunderstorms developing after 18Z and winding down by 03Z.
Daytime winds southwest to northwest at 5-15 kts, light and
variable overnight. Localized/brief MVFR conditions and
gusty/erratic winds up to 40 kts in stronger storms.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 22/18Z through Monday 24/18Z...Scattered
thunderstorm activity becomes more focused on the higher terrain
areas for Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Daytime winds southwest
to west at 5-15 kts. Light and variable or terrain driven winds
overnight. Gusty and erratic winds near thunderstorms.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 212101Z 2121/2224 29008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150
TEMPO 2122/2124 18025G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM220000 18015KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN120 PROB30 2200/2203
VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM220300 15008KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150 PROB30 2220/2224
VRB15G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KSLC 212154Z COR 33007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN190 BKN250 37/07
A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND S SLP121 VIRGA DSNT E-S CB DSNT
E-S T03670072 $
METAR KSLC 212154Z 33007KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 BKN190 BKN250 37/07 A3010
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E AND S SLP121 VIRGA DSNT E-S CB DSNT E-SE
T03670072 $
METAR KSLC 212054Z 29012KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN200 37/08 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP128 VIRGA CB DSNT NE-S ACSL DSNT SE-SW T03720078 58015
$
KVEL 211740Z 2118/2218 16007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM212000 30008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM220200 36006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM220800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
METAR KVEL 212153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/03 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
SLP136 T03610033
METAR KVEL 212053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 36/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03560050 58024
METAR KVEL 211953Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03390056
METAR KPUC 212153Z AUTO 21013G19KT 10SM CLR 36/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP116
T03610050
METAR KPUC 212053Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM CLR 35/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03500044 58020
METAR KPUC 211953Z AUTO VRB05G16KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W AND NW SLP133 T03330044
KCNY 211740Z 2118/2218 12005KT P6SM FEW120
FM212000 28008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM220200 18010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM221000 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
METAR KCNY 212153Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 37/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP112
T03720067
METAR KCNY 212053Z AUTO 28007KT 270V330 10SM CLR 37/07 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP126 T03720067 58024
METAR KCNY 211953Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 37/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03670067
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1945 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION...KSLC...Scattered showers and thunderstorms developing
south and east of the terminal early this afternoon will bring a
chance of lightning and strong outflow winds in excess of 40 KTS
during the 23-02Z timeframe. Away from thunderstorms, VFR conditions
with southerly winds will prevail through the afternoon and evening.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Scattered showers and
thunderstorms will bring a chance for lightning and strong outflow
winds in excess of 40 kts to northern terminals through 03Z this
evening. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible further
south near KCDC and KSGU. Away from any thunderstorms, VFR
conditions can be expected through the TAF period with southerly
winds this afternoon becoming terrain driven this evening.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 212104Z 2121/2218 26009KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
TEMPO 2121/2123 VRB20G35KT P6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM212300 27012G20KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
PROB30 2123/2202 VRB15G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM220400 15006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150=
METAR KEVW 212153Z AUTO 18017G36KT 4SM -TSRA BKN080 OVC100 20/08 A3043
RMK AO2 PK WND 17036/2150 WSHFT 2110 LTG DSNT NE AND NW RAB42
TSB41 SLP204 P0009 T02000083 $
SPECI KEVW 212130Z AUTO 19023G34KT 10SM VCTS BKN110 27/03 A3038 RMK AO2
PK WND 16035/2119 WSHFT 2110 LTG DSNT SE AND SW T02670033
$
METAR KEVW 212053Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM VCTS CLR A3036 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
AND S AND NW SLPNO 56017 $
KRKS 211720Z 2118/2218 29008KT P6SM FEW100
FM212300 26014G21KT P6SM VCTS SCT100 BKN120CB PROB30
2123/2202
VRB25G35KT 6SM -TSRA SCT090 BKN120CB
FM220300 35009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 OVC200
FM220700 23006KT P6SM BKN100 OVC200
METAR KRKS 212154Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP158
T03280017
METAR KRKS 212054Z AUTO 31008G18KT 10SM BKN120 33/02 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP164 T03280017 56017
METAR KRKS 211954Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP169
T03280033
KRWL 211720Z 2118/2218 27015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM212200 33011G22KT P6SM SCT110
FM220200 32010KT P6SM SCT150
FM220600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 211720Z 2118/2218 34012G23KT P6SM SCT100
FM212300 35012G23KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM220200 16008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 212153Z AUTO 32012G18KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND
32026/2057 LTG DSNT SW SLP149 T03220006
METAR KLAR 212053Z AUTO 32015G21KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3037 RMK AO2 PK WND
31026/2032 SLP157 T03170017 56012
METAR KLAR 211953Z AUTO 31008G23KT 280V350 10SM FEW110 32/01 A3038 RMK
AO2 SLP161 T03170011
KCYS 211720Z 2118/2218 36012G23KT P6SM SCT120
FM212200 03009KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
FM220000 14008KT P6SM BKN100
FM220600 32008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 212153Z 09010KT 10SM -RA FEW034 FEW041 BKN110 29/08 A3028 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW RAB16E26B49 SLP156 P0000 T02940078
$
METAR KCYS 212053Z 00000KT 10SM SCT120 31/05 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP155 T03060050 56004 $
METAR KCYS 211953Z 04011G18KT 10SM SCT120 31/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03060056 $
Riverton (KRIW) 08/21/26 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...321/020
32300 FT MSL...279/023
30000 FT MSL...283/023
28000 FT MSL...285/024
27000 FT MSL...284/024
26000 FT MSL...283/023
25000 FT MSL...275/023
24000 FT MSL...276/022
22900 FT MSL...268/021
22000 FT MSL...273/023
20000 FT MSL...273/021
19400 FT MSL...265/019
19000 FT MSL...277/018
18000 FT MSL...282/016
17000 FT MSL...275/017
16800 FT MSL...263/011
16000 FT MSL...283/017
15000 FT MSL...293/018
14000 FT MSL...290/016
13000 FT MSL...295/016
12000 FT MSL...296/006
11100 FT MSL...332/006
11000 FT MSL...335/007
10000 FT MSL...345/007
10000 FT MSL...349/007
9000 FT MSL...345/008
8900 FT MSL...349/007
8000 FT MSL...353/009
8000 FT MSL...357/009
7300 FT MSL...005/009
7000 FT MSL...356/010
6700 FT MSL...002/011
6200 FT MSL...347/017
6000 FT MSL...350/016
6000 FT MSL...348/016
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/21/26 22:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
34000 FT MSL...316/038
33000 FT MSL...314/034
32900 FT MSL...287/028
32000 FT MSL...296/031
31000 FT MSL...298/028
30000 FT MSL...303/031
29000 FT MSL...301/028
28000 FT MSL...309/030
27700 FT MSL...308/032
27000 FT MSL...308/030
26000 FT MSL...305/030
25000 FT MSL...299/030
24000 FT MSL...297/030
23600 FT MSL...294/029
23000 FT MSL...295/028
22000 FT MSL...296/027
21000 FT MSL...305/027
20000 FT MSL...303/026
20000 FT MSL...304/025
19000 FT MSL...308/021
18000 FT MSL...313/021
17300 FT MSL...319/019
17000 FT MSL...317/018
16000 FT MSL...316/016
15100 FT MSL...319/018
15000 FT MSL...320/016
14000 FT MSL...322/016
13300 FT MSL...327/018
13000 FT MSL...333/017
12000 FT MSL...339/015
11700 FT MSL...345/015
11000 FT MSL...357/013
10500 FT MSL...021/011
10000 FT MSL...035/012
9500 FT MSL...048/010
9000 FT MSL...076/013
8600 FT MSL...063/012
8000 FT MSL...068/012
7900 FT MSL...070/012
7300 FT MSL...069/013
7000 FT MSL...084/010
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2155 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 354 PM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Virga, showers, and thunderstorms will be present across western and
central Wyoming, including in the area of or at KJAC, KRIW, KRKS,
KLND, KPNA, and KBPI, through 06Z at the latest. Gusty outflows of
35 to 45 kts are possible in and around any virga, showers, and
thunderstorms. KCOD, KCPR, and KWRL have less than a 20 percent
chance during this timeframe. Between 07Z and 18Z, model guidance is
showing a cluster of showers moving across western and central
Wyoming. Rain shower chances exists at all terminals expect KRKS
during this timeframe. However, confidence in exact timing and
impacts is rather low so continued with the PROB30 groups. More
widespread showers and thunderstorms are forecast Saturday afternoon
at all terminals with the primary hazards being lightning, breezy
winds, and heavy rainfall. Brief periods of MVFR flight conditions
cannot be ruled out in any shower or thunderstorm this TAF period.
Otherwise, VFR flight conditions are anticipated through 00Z Sunday
with winds remaining 12kts or less. KCPR could se occasional gusts
around 20kts Saturday afternoon outside of showers or
thunderstorms.
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 2106 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1132 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Ridging aloft will prevail across western Wyoming and western
Colorado. Aside from isolated showers and thunderstorms across
southeast Wyoming this afternoon, and over western Nebraska this
evening, mostly clear skies will prevail.
Wyoming TAFS...High confidence in VFR prevailing. The HRRR shows
isolated showers and thunderstorms propagating to the southeast,
from 20Z to 02Z. Coverage will be so isolated, that it may be
best to just go with VCSH at KLAR and KCYS. Scattered high
based cumulus through sunset.Winds gusting to 25 knots through
sunset.
Nebraska TAFs...VFR prevails, with high confidence. Scattered
high based cumulus through sunset. HRRR shows isolated showers
and thunderstorms from around 01Z to 06Z, so continued with VCSH
at KBFF. Winds gusting to 25 knots through sunset. Boundary
layer progs suggest that MVFR ceilings due to fog and low clouds will
occur from around 07Z to 14Z.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 212155Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3019 RMK AO2
T03330141
METAR KIBM 212135Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3019 RMK AO2
T03380133
METAR KIBM 212115Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM CLR 34/16 A3020 RMK AO2
T03370155
KSNY 211720Z 2118/2218 06009KT P6SM SKC
FM212000 08010G20KT P6SM SCT100
FM212300 11010G20KT P6SM SCT100
FM220200 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM220800 03006KT 4SM BR OVC015
FM221500 13008KT P6SM BKN035 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 212155Z AUTO 16013G21KT 10SM CLR 32/20 A3009 RMK AO2
T03200204
METAR KOGA 212135Z AUTO 16012G18KT 10SM CLR 32/20 A3011 RMK AO2
T03210201
METAR KOGA 212115Z AUTO 14009G16KT 10SM CLR 32/20 A3012 RMK AO2
T03230196
KMCK 211849Z 2119/2218 02012G20KT P6SM BKN050
FM212000 11012G20KT P6SM BKN120
FM220100 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 2206/2212 VRB20G40KT 4SM
TSRA SCT050CB
METAR KMCK 212153Z AUTO 12014KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP161
T03220178
METAR KMCK 212053Z AUTO 11012KT 10SM CLR 30/21 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03000206 56033
METAR KMCK 211953Z AUTO 10014KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02830200
North Platte (KLNX) 08/21/26 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...320/034
14200 FT MSL...318/032
14000 FT MSL...317/032
13000 FT MSL...316/022
12000 FT MSL...305/021
12000 FT MSL...322/023
11000 FT MSL...322/016
10100 FT MSL...352/015
10000 FT MSL...354/016
9000 FT MSL...337/010
8700 FT MSL...345/008
7500 FT MSL...204/005
7000 FT MSL...201/007
6300 FT MSL...203/016
6000 FT MSL...196/015
5400 FT MSL...189/015
5000 FT MSL...182/014
4700 FT MSL...170/013
4100 FT MSL...160/012
4000 FT MSL...153/012
3600 FT MSL...155/014
3400 FT MSL...156/013
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2051 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1245 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Scattered showers and thunderstorms continue to move across
portions of the Sandhills this afternoon with additional
development possible through the afternoon hours. This could
briefly cause MVFR conditions with lower visibilities and gusty
winds. A lull in thunderstorm activity is expected for the
evening hours with the potential for additional isolated to
scattered thunderstorms late evening. Outside of the
thunderstorms VFR conditions should prevail this afternoon and
tonight. Winds will generally be light and variable to around 10
kts out of the southeast.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 211720Z 2118/2218 16012G20KT P6SM SCT120
FM220000 14009KT P6SM BKN120
TEMPO 2210/2214 5SM BR BKN005
FM221400 12012G20KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 212153Z AUTO 13016G24KT 10SM CLR 35/15 A3012 RMK AO2 PK WND
15028/2131 SLP147 T03500150
METAR KGLD 212053Z AUTO 14014G23KT 10SM CLR 35/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP150
T03500144 58001
METAR KGLD 211953Z AUTO 13013G20KT 10SM CLR 36/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP154
T03560122
KGCK 211736Z 2118/2218 14010KT P6SM SKC
FM220000 11007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 212154Z 13012G19KT 10SM CLR 37/13 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP136
T03720133
METAR KGCK 212054Z VRB06KT 10SM CLR 37/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP141 T03720144
56014
METAR KGCK 211954Z 08011KT 10SM CLR 37/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP145
T03670144
METAR KLBL 212156Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 37/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP142
T03720161
METAR KLBL 212056Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 37/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP146
T03720161 58016
METAR KLBL 211956Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP152
T03610156
METAR KEHA 212155Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 37/13 A3013 RMK AO2
T03670129
METAR KEHA 212135Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 37/12 A3014 RMK AO2
T03700124
METAR KEHA 212115Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T03610138
Goodland (KGLD) 08/21/26 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...327/039
25000 FT MSL...328/023
24000 FT MSL...350/029
17000 FT MSL...312/033
16000 FT MSL...301/037
15000 FT MSL...299/038
14800 FT MSL...293/039
14000 FT MSL...291/041
13000 FT MSL...283/031
12600 FT MSL...277/035
12000 FT MSL...266/022
11000 FT MSL...266/027
10000 FT MSL...204/016
9100 FT MSL...177/022
9000 FT MSL...171/019
8000 FT MSL...156/020
8000 FT MSL...153/021
7000 FT MSL...140/022
6900 FT MSL...139/022
6100 FT MSL...135/022
6000 FT MSL...132/022
5300 FT MSL...130/022
5000 FT MSL...126/022
4800 FT MSL...126/021
4200 FT MSL...132/021
4100 FT MSL...132/021
4000 FT MSL...127/021
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/21/26 22:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...354/032
15000 FT MSL...354/028
14000 FT MSL...003/025
13900 FT MSL...017/020
13000 FT MSL...003/018
12000 FT MSL...002/016
11700 FT MSL...026/015
11000 FT MSL...023/015
10000 FT MSL...033/010
9800 FT MSL...047/009
9000 FT MSL...075/008
8200 FT MSL...100/012
8000 FT MSL...090/012
7100 FT MSL...095/013
7000 FT MSL...091/013
6000 FT MSL...097/013
6000 FT MSL...094/014
5000 FT MSL...098/014
5000 FT MSL...092/011
4300 FT MSL...094/012
4000 FT MSL...095/012
3800 FT MSL...094/011
3200 FT MSL...097/012
3000 FT MSL...105/012
3000 FT MSL...105/012
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2019 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1119 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Isolated to widely scattered thunderstorms will develop through
the afternoon, with low probabilities of directly impacting
either KGLD or KMCK. Tonight, some modest increase in coverage
may increase the chances of a thunderstorm, especially at KMCK,
with brief gusty winds and reductions in visibility due to rain.
Overnight, a cold front will move through around 12z with
surface winds shifting to the east. The front may result in
patchy fog and a period of low clouds, mainly at KGLD, through
early Saturday morning. A return to VFR is expected by mid
morning.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2130 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SUNDAY/...
Issued at 430 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Excellent flying weather will continue through this TAF period,
with VFR/SKC, scattered cirrus, and light east/southeast winds
prevailing.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 211723Z 2118/2218 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM220000 09006KT P6SM SKC
FM220700 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM221700 08007KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 212153Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 38/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP119
T03830117
METAR KGUY 212053Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 38/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03780106 58016
METAR KGUY 211953Z AUTO VRB06G14KT 10SM CLR 37/12 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03720122
KDHT 211723Z 2118/2218 22006KT P6SM SKC
FM212000 20007KT P6SM SKC
FM220300 16005KT P6SM SKC
FM221100 34007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 212153Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 38/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03830089
METAR KDHT 212053Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM BKN110 39/08 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03890083 58018
METAR KDHT 211953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 37/08 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03720083
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1818 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 107 PM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
High pressure to keep VFR conditions at all TAF sites. Coverage of
convection both days expected to remain sparse and will not mention
in the TAFS at this time. Winds at Guymon will stay easterly
while DHT and AMA will become more southerly later this
afternoon and evening. Gusty winds to 25-30kt Sat morning at DHT
and AMA will subside by mid day.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 211741Z 2118/2218 08006KT P6SM FEW150
FM211900 21011KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 PROB30 2123/2203
VRB18G35KT -SHRA BKN110
FM220300 08010G20KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM220500 08007KT P6SM SCT150 SCT200
FM221700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 212153Z 17004KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP163
T03560067
METAR KFMN 212053Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP170 T03440072
57027
METAR KFMN 211953Z 14003KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP177
T03390078
METAR KLVS 212153Z AUTO 13015G20KT 10SM FEW095 30/08 A3037 RMK AO2
SLP159 T03000078
METAR KLVS 212053Z AUTO 16010G17KT 10SM SCT095 29/07 A3039 RMK AO2
SLP169 T02890072 57017
METAR KLVS 211953Z AUTO 15010KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02940078
METAR KRTN 212153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP172
T03220017
METAR KRTN 212053Z AUTO 19011G14KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP179
T03330017 58017
METAR KRTN 211953Z AUTO 22010G17KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP183
T03280033
METAR KCAO 212155Z AUTO 10012G28KT 10SM FEW037 SCT070 BKN110 34/04 A3019
RMK AO2 PK WND 05037/2140 WSHFT 2127 SLP136 T03390044
SPECI KCAO 212147Z AUTO 06018G37KT 9SM FEW037 SCT075 BKN120 34/03 A3019
RMK AO2 PK WND 05037/2140 WSHFT 2127 T03440033
METAR KCAO 212055Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM BKN110 34/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03440067 56012
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1944 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1148 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop this
afternoon into the evening with cells initially developing over
the higher mountainous terrain. Storms will be slow-moving and
will struggle to fill in over the nearby lower elevations, but a
few stray cells will manage, even into the east central plains
early this evening. The primary threats will be gusty downburst
winds, small hail, lightning, and brief heavy downpours
temporarily reducing visibility and ceilings. Storms will dwindle
and dissipate through the mid to late evening. Less storms are
forecast on Saturday with activity mostly staying confined to the
western and northern high terrain of New Mexico.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 211200Z
VALID 211800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2107+21 2006+13 1609-06 1713-18 221333 232243 253154
BCE 2007+12 1518-07 2011-18 201332 212042 202054
LND 3106+22 3012+13 2921-07 2918-20 303635 304144 295555
RKS 2707 2808+14 3007-06 2815-19 302234 293143 293955
GJT 9900+20 9900+13 1706-06 1605-18 291133 301842 282754
FMN 9900+19 0505+13 1106-06 0907-17 320632 340642 331054
ABQ 9900+19 2206+12 9900-07 0609-17 030732 011342 022354
MBW 2818 3015+13 3116-07 3024-20 313835 314243 315154
DEN 3413+22 3312+14 3116-07 3116-19 322534 313043 324254
PUB 2608+22 2508+14 3311-07 3310-18 322134 321842 332955
ALS 9900+13 0410-06 9900-18 331433 332242 343554
TCC 2609 2305+19 9900+12 9900-07 0309-17 361133 362543 012554
BFF 9900 3210+20 3011+13 3121-07 3029-20 314235 314844 315955
GLD 1812 2208+20 9900+11 3222-07 3223-19 313534 313943 324555
GCK 0814+25 0709+18 0407+11 3214-06 3014-19 322733 322943 344055
GAG 9900+26 9900+19 2812+12 3212-06 3409-18 351633 352043 353155
AMA 2813 3106+19 9900+12 3309-06 3609-18 361233 361744 012655
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DATA BASED ON 211200Z
VALID 220000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2105+22 2405+13 2007-06 2122-17 202532 212742 234154
BCE 1908+13 1619-06 1618-16 181532 202242 203354
LND 3209+20 3105+12 2707-06 2718-17 282933 273743 285255
RKS 2410 9900+15 9900-06 2710-18 271933 252942 273955
GJT 9900+23 9900+15 9900-06 2205-17 251032 261642 282054
FMN 9900+23 9900+14 1311-05 1707-17 310531 330642 351154
ABQ 9900+22 9900+13 3505-06 0806-16 040531 021642 032154
MBW 3510 3411+15 3216-07 2924-19 303634 304243 305055
DEN 3207+22 3505+14 3313-06 3125-18 322933 313542 314154
PUB 2206+23 2006+14 3514-05 3315-17 332232 333142 333354
ALS 9900+15 9900-06 3305-17 331732 332242 333054
TCC 2106 2107+21 2107+12 0507-06 3612-16 011333 011642 022254
BFF 0805 9900+20 3110+12 3232-07 3135-19 314735 315144 316555
GLD 1717 2215+20 2715+12 3324-06 3130-18 323334 323643 334755
GCK 1412+26 9900+19 0205+13 3420-06 3318-18 322833 323443 333654
GAG 9900+28 2206+20 2509+12 3515-06 3320-18 332233 322443 343155
AMA 9900 9900+21 9900+12 0112-06 3513-17 011233 011342 362154
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DATA BASED ON 211200Z
VALID 221200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+18 1911+11 2024-06 2317-17 222633 223244 234955
BCE 2007+11 2014-06 2014-17 192033 193043 193655
LND 1910+18 2312+12 2405-07 2609-18 272833 263344 273755
RKS 1711 1806+12 2213-06 2611-18 262133 263044 264055
GJT 1605+20 9900+13 2011-06 2408-17 251132 241843 262255
FMN 9900+19 9900+12 1711-06 1507-17 990032 990042 990054
ABQ 2010+19 2213+11 1409-06 1311-16 060632 050742 061654
MBW 9900 2405+13 2810-07 2818-18 302933 303844 294356
DEN 2805+21 2807+13 3105-06 2913-18 312533 312643 313855
PUB 2906+21 2907+14 9900-06 3306-17 331832 332043 322354
ALS 2505+13 1605-05 9900-17 300832 341142 351154
TCC 2423 2515+19 2406+11 1808-05 0509-17 032432 032442 032354
BFF 0709 0108+18 2912+11 3224-06 3129-18 314033 314444 315556
GLD 2413 3115+20 3113+12 3321-07 3325-18 333633 333944 334355
GCK 2513+27 2717+20 3014+12 3317-07 3427-17 343733 354443 354155
GAG 2715+28 2914+20 3411+13 3410-07 3522-18 363732 364343 363955
AMA 2727 2813+20 3108+11 1407-06 0112-17 022533 023343 022955
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