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NZUS99 KBOU 161429
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0825 MDT Sunday, August 16, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 161356Z 21007KT 5SM BR OVC006 17/16 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP239
T01670161 $
METAR KFNL 161256Z 21008KT 5SM BR OVC006 17/17 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP236
T01670167 $
METAR KFNL 161156Z AUTO 21006KT 7SM OVC006 17/17 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP229
70026 T01670167 10172 20156 51003 $
METAR KGXY 161356Z 21004KT 9SM OVC007 18/17 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP254
T01830167 PNO $
SPECI KGXY 161333Z 20003KT 7SM BKN009 18/17 A3036 RMK AO2 PNO $
SPECI KGXY 161323Z 18003KT 7SM BKN011 18/17 A3036 RMK AO2 PNO $
METAR KLMO 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC006 17/15 A3039 RMK AO2
T01700151
METAR KLMO 161355Z AUTO 18003KT 5SM BR OVC006 17/15 A3039 RMK AO2
T01680153
METAR KLMO 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC006 17/15 A3040 RMK AO2
T01660150
METAR KBDU 161415Z AUTO 15003KT 7SM SCT008 SCT013 18/16 A3038 RMK
AO2
METAR KBDU 161355Z AUTO 12003KT 5SM BR SCT013 18/16 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM BR CLR 17/16 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM SCT007 18/17 A3036 RMK AO2 T01850170
$
METAR KEIK 161355Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM BR OVC005 17/17 A3036 RMK AO2 CIG
005V007 T01730168 $
METAR KEIK 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR OVC005 17/17 A3037 RMK AO2
T01690167 $
KBJC 161404Z 1614/1712 VRB03KT 4SM BR BKN006
FM161500 VRB03KT 6SM BR SCT006
FM161600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW070
FM162100 10007KT P6SM SCT080 PROB30 1622/1702 VRB20G30KT
-TSRA
BKN080CB
FM170200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
FM170600 31009KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KBJC 161345Z 00000KT 4SM BR BKN005 17/16 A3041
METAR KBJC 161245Z 00000KT 2SM BR BKN005 17/16 A3041
METAR KBJC 161215Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR OVC003 16/15 A3041 RMK AO2
KDEN 161227Z 1612/1718 04005KT 2SM BR BKN004 OVC012
TEMPO 1612/1614 1/2SM FG OVC002
FM161430 VRB05KT 4SM BR SCT006 BKN014
FM161600 VRB05KT P6SM FEW012 SCT030
FM161700 10007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150 PROB30 1622/1703
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170300 17009KT P6SM SCT150
FM170700 21008KT P6SM FEW150
FM171500 28007KT P6SM FEW150
SPECI KDEN 161405Z 23006KT 2SM BR SCT004 OVC015 17/16 A3038 RMK AO2 SFC
VIS 3 VIS W 2 T01670161
METAR KDEN 161353Z 23006KT 2SM BR BKN004 OVC015 17/16 A3038 RMK AO2 SFC
VIS 2 1/2 SLP223 T01670161
SPECI KDEN 161339Z 21005KT 2SM R35L/5000V6000FT BR BKN003 OVC012 16/16
A3038 RMK AO2 VIS E 3 T01610161
KBKF 161220Z 1612/1715 35006KT 3200 BR VCFG SCT002 SCT030
QNH3034INS
TEMPO 1612/1615 0600 FG OVC002
BECMG 1619/1620 11010KT 9999 NSW BKN040 QNH3024INS
TEMPO 1622/1703 VRB25G35KT 8000 TSRA BKN030CB
BECMG 1703/1704 17006KT 9999 SCT140 QNH3028INS TX27/1622Z
TN15/1711Z
SPECI KBKF 161412Z 23004KT 4SM BR BKN006 BKN012 BKN020 17/16 A3039
RMK AO2A SLP229
METAR KBKF 161358Z 23005KT 2SM BR OVC006 17/16 A3039 RMK AO2A SLP225
T01680155
METAR KBKF 161258Z 00000KT 2SM BR BKN003 OVC008 16/15 A3039 RMK AO2A
SLP225 T01600152
KAPA 161406Z 1614/1712 VRB04KT 4SM BR SCT005 BKN014
FM161530 VRB04KT P6SM SCT014
FM161700 04006KT P6SM FEW080
FM162100 12009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 1621/1703
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170300 17009KT P6SM SCT140
FM170800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
SPECI KAPA 161406Z 23004KT 3SM BR FEW005 SCT015 17/14 A3041 RMK AO2
T01670144 $
METAR KAPA 161353Z 21003KT 2SM BR FEW005 OVC015 16/14 A3042 RMK AO2 SFC
VIS 3 SLP250 T01610144 $
SPECI KAPA 161341Z 21003KT 2SM BR FEW005 OVC015 16/14 A3042 RMK AO2 SFC
VIS 3 T01610144 $
METAR KMNH 161415Z AUTO 29006KT 7SM OVC005 14/12 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 161355Z AUTO 29006KT 4SM BR OVC003 13/13 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 161335Z AUTO 31005KT 2SM BR OVC003 13/13 A3050 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161415Z AUTO 26006KT 9SM SCT004 19/19 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161355Z AUTO 26007KT 7SM OVC003 18/18 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 161335Z AUTO 25006KT 4SM BR OVC003 17/17 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161415Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161355Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3030 RMK AO2
SPECI KLIC 161410Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM FG OVC002 16/16 A3038 RMK AO2
T01610156
METAR KLIC 161355Z AUTO 25004KT 1 3/4SM BR OVC002 16/16 A3038 RMK AO2
SLP226 T01610156
METAR KLIC 161255Z AUTO 04007KT 7SM BKN004 16/16 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01610156
METAR KHEQ 161415Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT009 BKN017 19/18 A3031 RMK AO2
T01940178 $
METAR KHEQ 161355Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM FEW017 19/18 A3030 RMK AO2
T01860175 $
METAR KHEQ 161335Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 18/18 A3030 RMK AO2 T01820176
$
METAR K2V6 161415Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 161357Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 161335Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161415Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM SCT009 BKN015 20/17 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 161355Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM BKN007 19/17 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 161335Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM SCT007 18/17 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 161353Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01890172
SPECI KITR 161312Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM SCT005 18/17 A3029 RMK AO2
T01830172
SPECI KITR 161305Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN005 18/17 A3029 RMK AO2 CIG
004V008 T01780172
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/16/2026
Fort Collins - 06:12:16 MDT / 19:56:46 MDT
Denver - 06:13:18 MDT / 19:54:54 MDT
Sterling - 06:04:41 MDT / 19:49:32 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/16/26 14:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...321/014
14500 FT MSL...319/012
14000 FT MSL...314/011
13000 FT MSL...312/010
12600 FT MSL...320/011
12000 FT MSL...327/016
11000 FT MSL...323/011
11000 FT MSL...313/015
10000 FT MSL...319/013
9900 FT MSL...318/013
9000 FT MSL...299/013
8900 FT MSL...309/012
8000 FT MSL...278/007
7900 FT MSL...282/008
7200 FT MSL...261/007
7000 FT MSL...264/007
6600 FT MSL...262/006
6100 FT MSL...291/009
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Monday/...
Issued at 535 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Patchy fog is present this morning across the plains. The densest
fog and lowest visiblities are around KDEN, where visibilities
are currently at 1/2 mile. Elsewhere, visibilities are generally
around 3mi to 7mi. Fog and low clouds are expected to stick around
until roughly 14Z. Winds will once again be mostly light and
variable today, with a general northerly component this morning
and SW to SE component this afternoon. Coverage of showers and
storms this afternoon still looks to be on the lower end near the
TAF sites, with higher coverage to the north and south. So, we`ve
left the Prob30 for this afternoon and evening for now. But, we
could see some stronger winds and wind shifts from outflow
boundaries from nearby convection later today. Tonight, winds
should be light drainage winds or light and variable. Ceilings and
visibilities should be clearer tonight.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN060 11/06 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 11/06 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 161355Z 01008KT 10SM FEW010 16/13 A3044 RMK AO2A SLP226
T01590128
METAR KAFF 161255Z 02008KT 10SM FEW010 13/12 A3043 RMK AO2A SLP234
T01330117
METAR KAFF 161155Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP225
60001 70008 T01220109 10164 20121 52005
KCOS 161127Z 1612/1712 03007KT P6SM FEW100
FM161800 14008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
FM162000 16010KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200 PROB30 1620/1702
VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170200 15006KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
METAR KCOS 161354Z 02008KT 10SM FEW120 FEW200 17/13 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP240
T01670128 $
METAR KCOS 161254Z 25003KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 14/13 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP237
T01440128 $
METAR KCOS 161154Z 28004KT 10SM FEW150 15/13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP236 60000
70007 T01500133 10172 20139 53001 $
METAR KFLY 161415Z AUTO 02014G18KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3049 RMK AO2
T01560132
METAR KFLY 161355Z AUTO 02013G16KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3048 RMK AO2
T01470132
METAR KFLY 161335Z AUTO 01011G17KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3048 RMK AO2
T01360122
METAR KFCS 161355Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP255
T01780131 $
METAR KFCS 161255Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP248
T01560129 $
METAR KFCS 161155Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP252
60001 70056 T01490131 10188 20149 53004 $
KPUB 161127Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
FM161800 13010KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200
FM162100 13010KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200 PROB30 1621/1703
VRB25G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
METAR KPUB 161353Z 28008KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01890156
METAR KPUB 161253Z 29004KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01670150
METAR KPUB 161153Z 06004KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP214 70002
T01670150 10189 20161 53002
METAR KVTP 161415Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 11/M27 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161355Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 11/M28 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 161335Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 11/M29 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 161354Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP234
T01670139 $
METAR KTAD 161254Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP231
T01500133 $
METAR KTAD 161154Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP228
70037 T01440128 10172 20139 51002 $
METAR KLHX 161353Z AUTO 26004KT 7SM 19/17 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP217 T01940172
$
METAR KLHX 161253Z AUTO 26008KT 7SM 17/17 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP212 T01720167
$
METAR KLHX 161153Z AUTO 24005KT 9SM 17/17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP202 T01720167
10189 20167 53002 $
METAR KLAA 161353Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP214
T02060178 $
METAR KLAA 161253Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01830167 $
METAR KLAA 161153Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP197
70014 T01720161 10189 20167 51001 $
METAR KSPD 161356Z AUTO 32011KT 21/17 A3030 RMK AO1 SLP206 T02110172
METAR KSPD 161256Z AUTO 30013KT 18/17 A3029 RMK AO1 SLP204 T01830167
METAR KSPD 161156Z AUTO 30011KT 18/17 A3027 RMK AO1 SLP202 60001 70066
T01780167 10189 20178 51010
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/16/2026
Burlington - 06:03:16 MDT / 19:43:24 MDT
Pueblo - 06:14:25 MDT / 19:51:02 MDT
Lamar - 06:06:43 MDT / 19:42:43 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/16/26 14:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...255/010
9600 FT MSL...262/009
9000 FT MSL...281/010
8600 FT MSL...279/009
8000 FT MSL...308/009
7700 FT MSL...308/009
7100 FT MSL...333/011
7000 FT MSL...333/011
6400 FT MSL...344/012
6000 FT MSL...355/011
5900 FT MSL...356/010
5700 FT MSL...000/011
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1148 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 535 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
AT KCOS and KPUB, VFR this morning will light winds, then prob30
for tsra from 20z until 03z at both terminals, with heavy rain
and gusty winds up to 40 kts the main storm threats. Precip
then shifts east this evening, with clearing skies and light
winds overnight into Mon morning.
At KALS, VFR the next 24 hrs, as -tsra stay generally east of
the valley over the higher terrain. Low risk (10-20 percent) of
a gusty outflow or brief sprinkle/shower 20z-02z, though chance
remains too low to include in the taf at this point.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01060050 $
METAR KCAG 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP248
T00670022 $
METAR KCAG 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP238
T00720028 10161 20061 51008 $
METAR KHDN 161356Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP242
T01390050
METAR KHDN 161256Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP239
T01110050
METAR KHDN 161156Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP238
70005 T01060044 10172 20100 51007
METAR KSBS 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3048 RMK AO1
T01160048
METAR KSBS 161355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3048 RMK AO1
T01120045
METAR KSBS 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3047 RMK AO1
T00960042
METAR K33V 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3057 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 161355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3057 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3057 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 13/03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP237
T01280033
METAR KEEO 161253Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP230
T01060044
METAR KEEO 161153Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 08/04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP225
T00830039 10150 20078 51006
METAR K20V 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/07 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 161415Z AUTO 29011G15KT 10SM CLR 06/00 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 161355Z AUTO 28012KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 161335Z AUTO 27009G14KT 10SM CLR 05/M01 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161415Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 161355Z AUTO 29010G16KT 270V330 10SM CLR 09/01 A3072 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W
METAR KC99 161335Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 08/01 A3072 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
KGJT 161139Z 1612/1712 11006KT P6SM FEW250
FM161400 14007KT P6SM FEW250
FM162000 28008KT P6SM SCT250
FM170000 32006KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 10005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 161353Z 11010KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01830056
METAR KGJT 161253Z 07005KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01610039
METAR KGJT 161153Z COR 08003KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01780044 10217 20172 51010
KRIL 161139Z 1612/1712 11005KT P6SM FEW250
FM161900 29007KT P6SM SCT250
FM170000 28007KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP232
T01390072
METAR KRIL 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 12/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP226
T01220061
METAR KRIL 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01220061 10183 20117 52011
METAR K5SM 161413Z AUTO 10SM CLR 11/00 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 161353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/00 A3074 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K5SM 161333Z AUTO 10SM CLR 10/00 A3073 RMK AO2
KEGE 161139Z 1612/1712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM161900 25007KT P6SM SCT250
FM170000 26011KT P6SM SCT250
FM170100 31006KT P6SM FEW250
FM170600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 161356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/06 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP257
T01220061
METAR KEGE 161256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP255
T01060061
METAR KEGE 161156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP246
T01060061 10161 20106 51010
KASE 161139Z 1612/1712 21004KT P6SM FEW250
FM161400 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM161900 35009KT P6SM SCT250
FM170000 26006KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 21006KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 161353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01280039
METAR KASE 161253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP225
T00830033
METAR KASE 161153Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM FU CLR 09/03 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP212
T00940033 10133 20089 51006
METAR KCCU 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/02 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 161355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/01 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP229
T00940056
METAR KLXV 161253Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 04/03 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP242
T00390033
METAR KLXV 161153Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM FEW012 04/04 A3067 RMK AO2 SLP228
T00440039 10106 20039 51001
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/16/2026
Rangely - 06:27:56 MDT / 20:10:47 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:28:46 MDT / 20:08:09 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:19:25 MDT / 20:03:39 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/16/26 14:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...288/004
11100 FT MSL...235/006
11000 FT MSL...323/009
10400 FT MSL...304/011
10200 FT MSL...326/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1144 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
In general, dry weather is expected across the region. However,
there is a low chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms
over the higher terrain. SKC to FEW is expected through the
early morning, but cloud coverage will increase in the late
morning and afternoon. VFR conditions will prevail and winds
will be terrain driven and light, with peak winds near or below
10 kts forecast at most sites.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 161355Z AUTO 05004KT 7SM CLR 17/07 A3038 RMK AO2
T01660067
METAR KAJZ 161335Z AUTO 06004KT 7SM CLR 16/07 A3038 RMK AO2
T01570066
METAR KAJZ 161315Z AUTO 06005KT 5SM HZ CLR 15/07 A3038 RMK AO2
T01530067
KMTJ 161139Z 1612/1712 15007KT P6SM FEW250
FM161700 33007KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 29008KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 14009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 161353Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01720067
METAR KMTJ 161253Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01440061
METAR KMTJ 161153Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01440061 10183 20139 51009
METAR K7BM 161415Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 161315Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3056 RMK AO2
T01490066
METAR KAEJ 161355Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3056 RMK AO2
T01390059
METAR KAEJ 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3056 RMK AO2
T01230066
METAR KANK 161415Z AUTO 33006KT 9SM CLR 14/09 A3051 RMK AO2 T01440088
$
METAR KANK 161355Z AUTO 33005KT 9SM CLR 14/08 A3051 RMK AO2 T01390079
$
METAR KANK 161335Z AUTO 33005KT 9SM CLR 14/08 A3051 RMK AO2 T01360082
$
METAR KMYP 161415Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3091 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161355Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3090 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 161335Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3090 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 161415Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3040 RMK AO2
T01700059
METAR KAIB 161355Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3039 RMK AO2
T01620055
METAR KAIB 161335Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3039 RMK AO2
T01540054
KTEX 161139Z 1612/1712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM161900 27007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM170000 29006G15KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM170100 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 14005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KTEX 161355Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 161335Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 161315Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 161415Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3057 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 161355Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3057 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 161335Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3057 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 161353Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01390028
METAR KCEZ 161253Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 09/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP226
T00940039
METAR KCEZ 161153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP221
T00940028 10156 20089 51007
KDRO 161139Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM161900 25009G18KT P6SM SCT250
FM170000 27010KT P6SM SCT250
FM170200 29005KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDRO 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP231
T01330022
METAR KDRO 161253Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP230
T00890011
METAR KDRO 161153Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01000011 10178 20100 51008
METAR KPSO 161415Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 161355Z AUTO 24002KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 161415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/M02 A3084 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 161355Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3084 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NW PWINO
METAR KCPW 161335Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 08/M02 A3083 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 161127Z 1612/1712 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 19008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM170300 12008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
METAR KALS 161352Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP239
T01330100 $
METAR KALS 161252Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP239
T00890072 $
METAR KALS 161152Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP230
70003 T00830072 10133 20083 51008 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/16/2026
Vail - 06:19:02 MDT / 20:00:19 MDT
Durango - 06:29:01 MDT / 20:02:26 MDT
Alamosa - 06:20:44 MDT / 19:54:45 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/16/26 14:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...288/004
11100 FT MSL...235/006
11000 FT MSL...323/009
10400 FT MSL...304/011
10200 FT MSL...326/013
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1144 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 539 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
In general, dry weather is expected across the region. However,
there is a low chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms
over the higher terrain. SKC to FEW is expected through the
early morning, but cloud coverage will increase in the late
morning and afternoon. VFR conditions will prevail and winds
will be terrain driven and light, with peak winds near or below
10 kts forecast at most sites.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
FM161900 03005KT P6SM SCT120
FM170300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KPGA 161353Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02330067 $
METAR KPGA 161253Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02110061 $
METAR KPGA 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02170067 10261 20211 52007 $
METAR KRQE 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01280044 $
METAR KRQE 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP203
T00940033 $
METAR KRQE 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP202
T00890028 10156 20089 52007 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1057 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION...Sunday 16/12Z through Monday 17/12Z...VFR conditions.
ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA over the higher terrain 19Z-03Z. Gusty outflow
winds and brief periods of MVFR conditions possible in and around
TS. Winds VRB 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Monday 17/12Z through Wednesday 19/12Z...VFR conditions.
ISOLD -SHRA/-TSRA over the higher terrain each daily, with the
greatest chances mainly INVOF KSOW/KJTC. Gusty outflow winds and
brief periods of MVFR conditions possible in and around TS. Winds
VRB 5-10 kts.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 161120Z 1612/1718 15008KT P6SM FEW120
FM161900 30008KT P6SM SCT100
FM170400 15007KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KSLC 161354Z 16008KT 10SM FEW120 22/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP195 CB
DSNT W-NW T02170061 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 161254Z 15008KT 10SM SCT120 20/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP189 CB
DSNT NW T02000072 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 161154Z 16006KT 10SM FEW110 21/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02060083 10228 20200 51010 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 161139Z 1612/1712 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM161500 20005KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 31006KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 29004KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KVEL 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01890056 PNO $
METAR KVEL 161253Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01720044 PNO $
METAR KVEL 161153Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP209
6//// 7//// T01670044 10183 20139 51009 PNO $
METAR KPUC 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01890017
METAR KPUC 161253Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01500011
METAR KPUC 161153Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01330006 10183 20133 51007
KCNY 161139Z 1612/1712 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM162000 27007KT P6SM SCT250
FM170000 30006KT P6SM SCT250
FM170600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 161353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01940033
METAR KCNY 161253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01670028
METAR KCNY 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01720028 10233 20156 51008
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1159 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION...KSLC...South winds are expected to shift northwest
around 19z, with a 30% chance the wind shift will occur around 20z
or later. VFR conditions will prevail through the valid TAF
period.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
areawide through the valid TAF period. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms are expected to redevelop again this afternoon,
mainly along the higher terrain of Utah into Uinta County, WY.
Generally light winds with typical diurnal trends are expected at
area terminals.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 161120Z 1612/1712 15005KT P6SM FEW100
FM161700 25010G18KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120
PROB30 1619/1623 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM170200 32007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM170500 16005KT P6SM SCT120=
METAR KEVW 161353Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP245
T01060044 $
SPECI KEVW 161338Z AUTO 00000KT 4SM HZ FEW095 09/05 A3049 RMK AO2
T00940050 $
SPECI KEVW 161333Z AUTO 00000KT 1/2SM HZ FEW090 10/05 A3049 RMK AO2
T01000050 $
KRKS 161120Z 1612/1712 07006KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 26005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM161900 27010G18KT P6SM SCT090
FM170100 25007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
METAR KRKS 161354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP247
T01220072
METAR KRKS 161254Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP243
T01170067
METAR KRKS 161154Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01170067 10161 20117 51006
KRWL 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB05KT 2SM BR BKN005
FM161600 26010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM162100 28010G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
FM170200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 161239Z 1613/1712 19010KT 5SM BR SCT001
FM161400 22010KT P6SM SCT100
FM161900 33010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
FM170200 16010KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KLAR 161353Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP230
T01170106
METAR KLAR 161253Z AUTO 17005KT 8SM CLR 10/10 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP233
T01000100
SPECI KLAR 161225Z AUTO 16006KT 4SM BR SCT001 09/09 A3045 RMK AO2
T00940094
KCYS 161335Z 1614/1712 20012KT 6SM BR OVC005
FM161600 20006KT P6SM FEW100
FM161900 16010KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 PROB30 1620/1624 VRB20G35KT
5SM -TSRA BKN030CB AMD NOT SKED
SPECI KCYS 161413Z 21015KT 10SM SCT009 BKN120 17/14 A3040 RMK AO2
T01720139 $
METAR KCYS 161353Z 20011KT 6SM BR OVC006 16/14 A3041 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01610139 $
SPECI KCYS 161344Z 21010G18KT 6SM BR OVC006 15/14 A3041 RMK AO2
T01500139 $
Riverton (KRIW) 08/16/26 14:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...055/002
25000 FT MSL...300/002
24000 FT MSL...241/002
22000 FT MSL...055/001
18000 FT MSL...179/006
17000 FT MSL...225/010
16800 FT MSL...228/005
16000 FT MSL...244/009
14600 FT MSL...231/009
14000 FT MSL...228/005
13000 FT MSL...243/016
12700 FT MSL...239/014
12000 FT MSL...264/011
11200 FT MSL...239/009
11000 FT MSL...254/011
10000 FT MSL...236/008
10000 FT MSL...251/005
9000 FT MSL...262/005
9000 FT MSL...244/008
8100 FT MSL...282/011
8000 FT MSL...282/010
7400 FT MSL...304/008
7000 FT MSL...285/009
6700 FT MSL...312/009
6200 FT MSL...315/010
6000 FT MSL...331/010
6000 FT MSL...315/009
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/16/26 14:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...309/020
13200 FT MSL...313/021
13000 FT MSL...306/020
12000 FT MSL...311/021
11700 FT MSL...311/022
11000 FT MSL...313/020
10500 FT MSL...313/021
10000 FT MSL...320/019
9500 FT MSL...319/020
9000 FT MSL...320/019
8600 FT MSL...316/020
8000 FT MSL...309/018
7900 FT MSL...308/018
7400 FT MSL...297/017
7000 FT MSL...245/017
6700 FT MSL...231/015
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1030 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 425 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
A few showers will be around this morning until around 15Z in
western Wyoming, and may get close to KJAC. Otherwise, VFR
conditions are expected through most of the TAF period. The one
exception will be in and around any shower or thunderstorm where
brief MVFR conditions are possible in and around any heavier
shower or thunderstorm. Showers and storms will be less numerous
than the past couple of days with moisture decreasing somewhat.
It will also be mainly across northern Wyoming so we continued
the mainly dry forecast in vicinity of KRKS and KCPR. Wind
should remain below 15 knots or less except in and around any
shower or thunderstorm. Patchy fog may form around KJAC this
morning but not enough confidence to continue at this time.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1116 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 513 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Complex TAF period this morning with patchy fog and low clouds
moving in and out of some terminals. LIFR conditions expected
at KCYS with nearby observations stating ceilings around 500ft
AGL. Some shallow, patchy fog has also moved over KLAR this
morning, dropping visibility to less than a quarter of a mile.
Poor conditions expected to continue shortly after sunrise with
skies starting to clear in the morning hours, around 14 to 15Z.
Another round of showers and storms are anticipated this
afternoon, with large hail and damaging winds possible near
KCYS, KBFF, KCDR, KSNY, and KAIA. Gusty and erratic winds likely
in and around any shower or storm that develops this afternoon.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 161415Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3037 RMK AO2
T01810150
METAR KIBM 161355Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3037 RMK AO2
T01720150
METAR KIBM 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 17/15 A3036 RMK AO2
T01720150
KSNY 161120Z 1612/1712 VRB03KT 2SM BR OVC005
FM161600 16010KT P6SM SCT050
FM162300 16010G20KT P6SM VCTS BKN050CB PROB30 1623/1703
VRB25G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN040CB
FM170300 20010KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 161415Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM SCT013 21/19 A3031 RMK AO2
T02140186
METAR KOGA 161355Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3030 RMK AO2
T02070186
METAR KOGA 161335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3030 RMK AO2
T01990183
KMCK 161316Z 1613/1712 35007KT P6SM BKN009
FM161500 05004KT P6SM SCT070
SPECI KMCK 161420Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM BKN014 BKN023 OVC043 22/20 A3024
RMK AO2 T02170200
METAR KMCK 161353Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM SCT008 OVC041 21/19 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP215 T02110194
SPECI KMCK 161312Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM BKN009 OVC030 20/19 A3023 RMK AO2
T02000189
North Platte (KLNX) 08/16/26 14:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...308/022
14200 FT MSL...307/023
14000 FT MSL...308/023
13000 FT MSL...306/026
12000 FT MSL...307/026
12000 FT MSL...307/026
11000 FT MSL...314/025
10100 FT MSL...320/021
10000 FT MSL...319/019
9000 FT MSL...335/015
8500 FT MSL...342/014
8000 FT MSL...355/013
7500 FT MSL...002/014
7000 FT MSL...013/013
6500 FT MSL...015/013
6000 FT MSL...021/013
5400 FT MSL...031/013
5000 FT MSL...039/015
4700 FT MSL...040/013
4100 FT MSL...043/010
4000 FT MSL...043/009
3600 FT MSL...043/009
3400 FT MSL...047/008
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1119 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 620 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Patchy fog persists into mid-morning across portions of western
Nebraska, with locally IFR visibilities continuing. Some low
stratus may also impact southwest Nebraska terminals this
morning, before VFR is expected for all terminals into this
afternoon. Isolated thunderstorms are again possible this
evening and tonight, though confidence in impacts to both KLBF
and KVTN preclude any TS mention for now.
Winds become southerly this afternoon and persists into
tonight, at 5 to 10kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 161219Z 1612/1712 33006KT P6SM FEW009
FM161530 36006KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KGLD 161353Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02060183 $
METAR KGLD 161253Z AUTO 27007KT 8SM CLR 18/18 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01830178 $
METAR KGLD 161153Z AUTO 31006KT 8SM CLR 18/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP201 60002
70008 T01780172 10211 20178 50005 $
KGCK 161120Z 1612/1712 33006KT P6SM SCT020 BKN250
FM161800 02006KT P6SM FEW250
FM170000 05007KT P6SM BKN060 PROB30 1706/1710 4SM -SHRA
OVC050
METAR KGCK 161354Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP198
T02220194
METAR KGCK 161254Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/19 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02000189
METAR KGCK 161154Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP184
60000 70022 T01890183 10211 20189 53018
METAR KLBL 161356Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02330189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161256Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP207
T02110194 PNO $
METAR KLBL 161156Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP197
6//// 7//// T02060183 10239 20206 53030 PNO $
METAR KEHA 161355Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3032 RMK AO2
T02080180
METAR KEHA 161335Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3032 RMK AO2
T02110186
METAR KEHA 161315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 21/18 A3031 RMK AO2
T02080181
Goodland (KGLD) 08/16/26 14:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...311/018
14800 FT MSL...310/018
14000 FT MSL...319/019
13000 FT MSL...320/022
12600 FT MSL...314/019
12000 FT MSL...320/016
11000 FT MSL...329/017
10800 FT MSL...333/017
10000 FT MSL...340/016
9200 FT MSL...343/017
9000 FT MSL...344/016
8100 FT MSL...349/017
8000 FT MSL...349/017
7000 FT MSL...351/018
7000 FT MSL...351/018
6100 FT MSL...346/019
6000 FT MSL...346/020
5400 FT MSL...351/020
5000 FT MSL...354/020
4700 FT MSL...354/021
4300 FT MSL...354/017
4000 FT MSL...352/016
4000 FT MSL...350/015
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/16/26 14:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...291/023
11700 FT MSL...300/012
11000 FT MSL...291/022
10000 FT MSL...308/023
9800 FT MSL...269/015
9000 FT MSL...317/020
8200 FT MSL...302/016
8000 FT MSL...305/016
7100 FT MSL...330/017
7000 FT MSL...325/016
6000 FT MSL...352/015
6000 FT MSL...356/017
5100 FT MSL...008/016
5000 FT MSL...010/017
4300 FT MSL...014/019
4000 FT MSL...013/020
3800 FT MSL...015/019
3200 FT MSL...013/012
3000 FT MSL...012/009
3000 FT MSL...012/009
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0752 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 1138 PM MDT Sat Aug 15 2026
Showers are forecast to move through both terminals starting at the
beginning of the TAF Period, and lasting a few hours. As showers
move over both terminals, brief movements of MVFR conditions may
occur, due to light to moderate rainfall dropping ceilings to around
2000-2500 ft. For KGLD Ceilings are forecast to drop to IFR
conditions for a brief period in the morning hours with ceilings
around 600 ft. Skies should clear later in the day with the winds
remaining below 10 kts and varying in direction.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1037 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z MONDAY/...
Issued at 535 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
A surface boundary/cold front will move across southwest Kansas
today which will result in keeping the winds northern at around
10 knots. Several models also suggest the potential for stratus
and fog between 12z and 15z today with ceilings as low as
2000-3000ft AGL possible just behind this boundary. The most
favorable areas for this brief period of lower clouds will be at
Hays and near the Garden City area. After 00z Sunday ceilings
ranging from 5000-10000ft AGL are forecast to spread across
southwest Kansas as scattered thunderstorms move out of Colorado
and cross southwest Kansas during the overnight period.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 161123Z 1612/1712 34007KT P6SM FEW250
FM162200 06008KT P6SM FEW100
FM170200 29008KT P6SM SCT100
FM170800 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KGUY 161353Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM BKN120 22/18 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02170183
METAR KGUY 161253Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02060189
METAR KGUY 161153Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP178
60004 70030 T02000183 10228 20200 51025
KDHT 161123Z 1612/1712 36008KT P6SM FEW250
FM161600 04008KT P6SM FEW250
FM162000 09008KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1701/1705 4SM TSRA BR
BKN100CB
FM170500 34010KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDHT 161353Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP209
T02110167
METAR KDHT 161253Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01940167
METAR KDHT 161153Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP181
60000 T01890172 10200 20189 53008
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1138 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 629 AM CDT Sun Aug 16 2026
Scattered thunderstorms are expected for much of the forecast
area this afternoon and evening, leading to PROB30 groups for KAMA
and KDHT. KGUY may need PROB30 groups as well, but recent
southward trends in storm activity have led to lower confidence.
Winds will be 10 kts or less turning from variable directions
throughout the period. Prevailing sky conditions should be VFR at
all sites over the next 24 hrs.
Harrel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 161124Z 1612/1712 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM161900 28010KT P6SM FEW150
FM170200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN150
FM170600 08006KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KFMN 161353Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP227
T01720039
METAR KFMN 161253Z 06007KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01390044
METAR KFMN 161153Z 09005KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP216 T01440050
10194 20139 51007
METAR KLVS 161353Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01390117
METAR KLVS 161253Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP216
T01170100
METAR KLVS 161153Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP213
70003 T01170111 10183 20117 51008
METAR KRTN 161353Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01500117
METAR KRTN 161253Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01220111
METAR KRTN 161153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP238
60000 T01170100 10183 20117 51009
METAR KCAO 161355Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP217
T02170150
METAR KCAO 161255Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01830144
METAR KCAO 161155Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP208
70032 T01720144 10178 20167 51003
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1130 UTC Sunday, August 16, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 524 AM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
VFR conditions will continue to prevail through the TAF period.
Scattered storms will develop along the central mountain chain
between 17Z and 21Z, then slowly move eastward into the adjacent
highlands and eventually the eastern plains after 00Z. Storms just
east of the Sandia/Manzano mtns will likely create briefly gusty
east winds at KABQ and KSAF between 22Z and 02Z.
A few storms across the northeast could produce damaging outflow
wind gusts and any today storms could create gusts up to 35
knots. Showers and a few storms may linger as late as 09Z across
central and eastern NM.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 161800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2208+15 2110+07 2312-10 2519-21 262636 253046 244157
BCE 2005+08 2212-08 2618-19 242435 232744 233556
LND 3005+15 2714+07 2720-11 2721-22 263337 254346 245556
RKS 2806 2810+07 2614-10 2623-21 253136 244146 244656
GJT 9900+16 9900+08 2610-08 2617-19 244534 234845 234256
FMN 2907+17 2810+09 2512-07 2617-18 232433 222844 213456
ABQ 0208+18 9900+11 2006-07 2110-17 212132 202343 212554
MBW 2817 2818+06 2716-09 2621-20 254335 245045 245456
DEN 3210+16 3010+08 2518-09 2522-18 244633 244644 235855
PUB 9900+14 2408+09 2523-08 2422-17 243633 233843 224355
ALS 9900+10 2319-08 2419-18 233433 233443 223855
TCC 9900 2008+16 2010+10 2310-07 2315-17 181132 161242 181754
BFF 1508 2412+14 2819+07 2721-09 2525-19 265134 246144 246056
GLD 0308 3208+12 3014+08 2728-08 2426-16 253232 243642 233954
GCK 0210+17 3609+13 3210+09 2620-07 2526-16 252132 232141 222754
GAG 3607+20 2910+15 2310+09 2518-06 2617-16 231631 221442 172354
AMA 3305 2706+16 2205+09 2409-06 2413-17 191332 181442 172455
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 170000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2606+17 2211+09 2417-08 2620-20 272735 282845 272758
BCE 2307+11 2309-08 2510-18 252135 242745 243356
LND 3213+12 2712+07 2525-10 2624-21 273436 274247 275058
RKS 2609 2608+10 2615-10 2624-20 273235 273746 264158
GJT 3205+18 9900+11 2707-07 2514-19 253034 243844 253756
FMN 2809+20 2808+11 2809-06 2515-18 232833 223044 222956
ABQ 9900+20 9900+12 2306-07 2412-17 241532 221743 182655
MBW 3109 3010+09 2724-09 2728-20 273535 264645 255256
DEN 9900+16 9900+08 2829-07 2624-18 254633 235144 225856
PUB 1311+15 2007+08 2824-06 2623-17 253032 243743 214955
ALS 9900+12 2715-07 2615-17 232132 223043 194155
TCC 1411 1412+18 1513+09 2307-05 2510-16 231032 191142 220954
BFF 1915 2309+13 2922+07 2926-09 2733-19 264535 255544 255756
GLD 1206 2705+14 3108+09 2826-07 2628-16 254032 244643 234955
GCK 0709+20 9900+15 2806+10 2822-07 2721-15 252432 233142 233555
GAG 9900+23 9900+15 2616+10 2714-06 2616-16 232031 222142 202254
AMA 1207 1206+17 1506+09 2410-05 2510-16 201132 191542 201653
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DATA BASED ON 161200Z
VALID 171200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2205+17 2509+09 2713-09 2723-19 263334 273444 306357
BCE 1905+10 2610-06 2711-18 291833 301944 323956
LND 9900+15 2813+08 2819-10 2735-20 274535 274846 285557
RKS 9900 2711+08 2818-09 2729-19 273435 273745 295057
GJT 9900+17 9900+10 2713-08 2815-18 280934 331744 323455
FMN 9900+18 9900+10 2714-08 2814-18 241734 241745 241655
ABQ 1608+16 9900+10 3111-07 2907-18 251633 211844 172855
MBW 2309 2811+08 2917-10 2833-19 273734 273745 274057
DEN 9900+17 9900+09 3213-08 3022-19 273234 253943 234055
PUB 2405+14 3505+10 3210-08 2920-18 273633 244143 204254
ALS 3205+10 3111-07 2917-18 262534 223444 204055
TCC 0611 2312+15 2605+09 2512-07 2418-18 261133 210642 142155
BFF 2908 2708+15 2910+07 3025-10 2834-19 284034 274045 264656
GLD 2315 9900+14 0206+08 3013-08 2917-18 293233 264242 225255
GCK 9900+17 9900+11 1008+06 1307-07 1916-16 201831 202142 202755
GAG 0905+18 2716+14 2322+08 2430-07 2225-18 201532 230541 280755
AMA 3508 2715+15 2316+09 2525-07 2422-18 211433 990041 080955
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