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NZUS99 KBOU 152128
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1525 MDT Wednesday, July 15, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 152056Z 15010G14KT 120V190 10SM CLR 36/08 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP110 T03560083 56022 $
METAR KFNL 151956Z 07009KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP116 T03440089
$
METAR KFNL 151856Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP128 T03170100
$
METAR KGXY 152056Z AUTO 09010G17KT 10SM CLR 35/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
6//// T03500094 56019 PNO $
METAR KGXY 151956Z AUTO 10008G15KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03390094 PNO $
METAR KGXY 151856Z AUTO 09005G17KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP144
T03330083 PNO $
METAR KLMO 152115Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3011 RMK AO2
T03320080
METAR KLMO 152055Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3011 RMK AO2
T03300091
METAR KLMO 152035Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3012 RMK AO2
T03180092
METAR KBDU 152115Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 152055Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 152035Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 33/08 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 152115Z AUTO 06008KT 040V200 7SM CLR 34/06 A3007 RMK AO2
T03440058 $
METAR KEIK 152055Z AUTO 07007KT 020V090 8SM CLR 34/07 A3007 RMK AO2
T03440066 $
METAR KEIK 152035Z AUTO VRB04KT 8SM CLR 33/07 A3008 RMK AO2 T03350073
$
KBJC 151735Z 1518/1618 01007KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM152100 07012G19KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM160400 15012G19KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM160900 33007KT P6SM SKC
FM161500 06007KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
METAR KBJC 152052Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3015
METAR KBJC 151945Z 07010G14KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3017
METAR KBJC 151845Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3019
KDEN 152054Z 1521/1624 10013G20KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM160200 14015G24KT P6SM FEW220
FM160800 17014KT P6SM SKC
FM161400 22008KT P6SM FEW100
FM161700 10009KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM162100 08012G19KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
METAR KDEN 152053Z 08009G20KT 10SM FEW090 SCT140 33/07 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP100 T03330067 56015
METAR KDEN 151953Z 09010G16KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 32/07 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP105 T03220067
METAR KDEN 151853Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW110 31/07 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP113
T03060072
KBKF 151700Z 1517/1623 VRB06KT 9999 FEW110 QNH3018INS
BECMG 1522/1523 14010G25KT 9999 FEW110 QNH3008INS
BECMG 1610/1611 18010KT 9999 SKC QNH3013INS TX36/1523Z
TN21/1612Z
METAR KBKF 152058Z 10015G21KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 35/05 A3010 RMK AO2A
SLP089 T03470052 57017
METAR KBKF 151958Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 33/05 A3012 RMK AO2A
SLP100 T03290054
METAR KBKF 151858Z 16009KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 33/05 A3014 RMK AO2A
SLP103 T03290054
KAPA 151735Z 1518/1618 11008KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM152100 11013G20KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM160200 15015G24KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
FM160800 17013KT P6SM SKC
FM161400 22008KT P6SM FEW100
FM161700 11009KT P6SM FEW110 FEW220
METAR KAPA 152053Z 12005G17KT 10SM FEW120 FEW140 32/06 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP112 T03220061 56017
METAR KAPA 151953Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW140 FEW250 32/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03170061
METAR KAPA 151853Z 14010G19KT 10SM FEW140 FEW250 32/08 A3017 RMK AO2
SLP125 T03170078
METAR KMNH 152115Z AUTO 16013G19KT 10SM SCT090 29/06 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 152055Z AUTO 13008G16KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 152035Z AUTO 12010G20KT 080V150 10SM CLR 28/06 A3029 RMK
AO2
METAR KFMM 152115Z AUTO 12013G21KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 152055Z AUTO 11017G23KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 152035Z AUTO 13012G23KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 152115Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM SCT095 34/11 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 152055Z AUTO 11013G20KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 152035Z AUTO 12011G22KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 152053Z AUTO 18013G22KT 10SM FEW090 31/10 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
WND 15027/2027 SLP139 T03060100 58013
METAR KAKO 151953Z AUTO 14018G27KT 10SM SCT090 28/11 A3015 RMK AO2 PK
WND 14028/1912 SLP148 T02830106
METAR KAKO 151853Z AUTO 14019G28KT 10SM FEW080 29/11 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
WND 12028/1852 SLP151 T02890111
METAR KLIC 152055Z AUTO 15016G25KT 10SM BKN090 30/08 A3016 RMK AO2 PK
WND 16028/2044 SLP132 T03000083 57013
METAR KLIC 151955Z AUTO 17009G27KT 10SM FEW080 32/09 A3017 RMK AO2 PK
WND 16027/1926 SLP130 T03220089
METAR KLIC 151855Z AUTO 15018G28KT 10SM SCT075 29/10 A3019 RMK AO2 PK
WND 16028/1810 SLP138 T02890100
METAR KHEQ 152115Z AUTO 15010G21KT 10SM 32/13 A3010 RMK AO2 T03200129
$
METAR KHEQ 152055Z AUTO 16010G19KT 10SM 32/13 A3010 RMK AO2 T03190128
56015 $
METAR KHEQ 152035Z AUTO 14015G20KT 10SM 32/12 A3011 RMK AO2 T03170122
$
METAR K2V6 152054Z AUTO 14012G20KT 10SM SCT090 31/12 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 152034Z AUTO 15017G20KT 10SM SCT090 31/12 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 152014Z AUTO 14013G19KT 10SM SCT080 31/12 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 152115Z AUTO 15014G24KT 10SM SCT090 33/10 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 152055Z AUTO 13015G25KT 10SM SCT090 33/10 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 152035Z AUTO 15011G21KT 10SM SCT080 33/10 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 152053Z AUTO 14015G25KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP147
T03170089 58012 $
METAR KITR 151953Z AUTO 17017G23KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
16027/1919 SLP153 T03170100 $
METAR KITR 151853Z AUTO 13014G23KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
15026/1800 SLP157 T03110100 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2026
Fort Collins - 05:42:47 MDT / 20:29:51 MDT
Denver - 05:44:47 MDT / 20:26:59 MDT
Sterling - 05:35:05 MDT / 20:22:43 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/15/26 21:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...355/020
16700 FT MSL...345/017
16000 FT MSL...329/010
15000 FT MSL...319/005
14500 FT MSL...092/003
11000 FT MSL...140/015
10000 FT MSL...130/015
9900 FT MSL...133/015
9000 FT MSL...136/015
8900 FT MSL...121/014
8000 FT MSL...157/015
7900 FT MSL...132/012
7200 FT MSL...136/013
7000 FT MSL...138/015
6600 FT MSL...130/012
6100 FT MSL...148/015
6000 FT MSL...132/015
5900 FT MSL...135/015
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1930 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Thursday/...
Issued at 1202 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
VFR conditions throughout the TAF period. East winds have made it
to DEN and will shortly make it to APA. These east winds will be
persistent through the early evening with the direction slowly
moving from 120 to 100. The winds will then veer towards southeast
this evening and will become drainage overnight. Similar wind
conditions are expected on Thursday with slightly less wind speeds
and more of a northeasterly direction.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 152115Z AUTO 32012G17KT 10SM OVC060 19/02 A3063 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE AND SW
METAR K4BM 152055Z AUTO 32007G14KT 280V360 10SM BKN060 OVC090 21/01
A3063 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND SW
METAR K4BM 152035Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT060 SCT080 BKN090 23/01 A3063
RMK AO2
SPECI KAFF 152119Z 15010G17KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3020 RMK AO2A WSHFT 15
SLP119
METAR KAFF 152055Z AUTO 15012KT 10SM CLR 30/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03020054 57011
METAR KAFF 151955Z AUTO 17010G16KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02950062
KCOS 151720Z 1518/1618 13010G20KT P6SM FEW100
FM152300 14015G28KT P6SM SCT090
FM160400 13010KT P6SM FEW100
FM160900 05008KT P6SM SKC
FM161500 15006KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KCOS 152054Z 15011G19KT 10SM FEW085 29/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02940067 56014 $
METAR KCOS 151954Z 13009G17KT 10SM FEW085 29/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02890072 $
METAR KCOS 151854Z 13013G22KT 10SM FEW090 FEW200 28/08 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP142 T02780083 $
METAR KFLY 152115Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3027 RMK AO2
T03000064
METAR KFLY 152055Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3027 RMK AO2
T02970056
METAR KFLY 152035Z AUTO 18003G16KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3028 RMK AO2
T02940058
KFCS 152000Z 1520/1702 16015G25KT 9999 SKC QNH3023INS
BECMG 1602/1603 33006KT 9999 FEW140 QNH3022INS
BECMG 1618/1619 16012G18KT 9999 BKN090 QNH3026INS TX31/1522Z
TN16/1612Z
METAR KFCS 152055Z AUTO 14011G14KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03160059 57016 $
METAR KFCS 151955Z AUTO 14010G15KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03010067 $
METAR KFCS 151855Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02970081 $
KPUB 151720Z 1518/1618 12009KT P6SM SKC
FM152200 13015G25KT P6SM FEW100
FM160300 09012KT P6SM SKC
FM160700 04006KT P6SM SKC
FM161500 12007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 152053Z 14007G21KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP098
T03440083 56026 $
METAR KPUB 151953Z 13013G21KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03390094 $
METAR KPUB 151853Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP119 T03170094
$
METAR KVTP 152115Z AUTO 07006KT 340V090 10SM SCT060 SCT085 24/04 A3060
RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 152055Z AUTO 09008G17KT 10SM SCT055 22/04 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 152035Z AUTO 10010G16KT 10SM SCT055 SCT065 23/05 A3061 RMK
AO2
METAR KTAD 152054Z AUTO 20007G16KT 10SM SCT100 32/09 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP105 T03220089 56019
METAR KTAD 151954Z AUTO 14009KT 10SM FEW080 SCT095 31/09 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP114 T03110089
METAR KTAD 151854Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW080 31/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP120
T03060094
METAR KLHX 152053Z AUTO 12015G23KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03390111 58019 $
METAR KLHX 151953Z AUTO 15017G23KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
14026/1931 SLP115 T03330111 $
METAR KLHX 151853Z AUTO 16013G22KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
15026/1835 SLP123 T03280106 $
METAR KLAA 152053Z AUTO 13015G28KT 10SM FEW090 34/11 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
WND 14030/2029 SLP127 T03440111 56016
METAR KLAA 151953Z AUTO 16017G31KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
16031/1950 SLP131 T03390111
METAR KLAA 151853Z AUTO 16014G23KT 10SM FEW080 33/12 A3010 RMK AO2 PK
WND 17026/1819 SLP136 T03280122
METAR KSPD 152056Z AUTO 14016G24KT 32/11 A3013 RMK AO1 PK WND 17028/2039
SLP132 T03170106 58013 $
METAR KSPD 151956Z AUTO 17013G22KT 31/12 A3015 RMK AO1 PK WND 18027/1921
SLP140 T03060117 $
METAR KSPD 151856Z AUTO 16018G27KT 32/12 A3016 RMK AO1 PK WND 18027/1808
SLP144 T03170122 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2026
Burlington - 05:35:15 MDT / 20:15:01 MDT
Pueblo - 05:47:35 MDT / 20:21:28 MDT
Lamar - 05:40:04 MDT / 20:12:58 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/15/26 21:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...011/023
16600 FT MSL...011/022
16000 FT MSL...017/018
15000 FT MSL...038/010
14200 FT MSL...083/008
14000 FT MSL...088/008
12000 FT MSL...120/015
11000 FT MSL...132/016
10800 FT MSL...136/017
10000 FT MSL...129/017
9700 FT MSL...132/016
9000 FT MSL...130/016
8600 FT MSL...133/017
8000 FT MSL...132/016
7700 FT MSL...127/016
7000 FT MSL...129/017
7000 FT MSL...129/018
6400 FT MSL...128/017
6000 FT MSL...121/019
5900 FT MSL...122/018
5700 FT MSL...118/018
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1839 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1109 AM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours. Winds will gust from the SE this afternoon, 20-25 knots or so
at all three terminals. There will be a period where thunderstorms
will move over the San Luis Valley, which could impact KALS briefly.
Due to scattered coverage, left as PROB30 for now, with chances 22-
03Z this evening.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 152053Z AUTO 30009G16KT 10SM CLR 36/M01 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP106
T03561011 56021
METAR KCAG 151953Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03390000
METAR KCAG 151853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03220028
METAR KHDN 152056Z AUTO VRB03G15KT 10SM CLR 33/M02 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP107
T03281017 56021
METAR KHDN 151956Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03220011
METAR KHDN 151856Z AUTO 26010G14KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03110022
METAR KSBS 152115Z AUTO 25008G19KT 220V300 10SM CLR 33/00 A3015 RMK AO1
T03331001
METAR KSBS 152055Z AUTO 28013KT 250V310 10SM CLR 33/00 A3015 RMK AO1
T03270003
METAR KSBS 152035Z AUTO 27006G17KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3017 RMK AO1
T03210006
METAR KC07 152115Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 152055Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 152035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 152115Z AUTO 33006G14KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 152055Z AUTO 02007G14KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3030 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 152035Z AUTO 31011G15KT 10SM CLR 30/M03 A3031 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 152053Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP099
T03220044 58024
METAR KEEO 151953Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03390028
METAR KEEO 151853Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03170056
METAR K20V 152115Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 152055Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 152035Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 32/M01 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 152115Z AUTO 29004KT CLR 29/00 A3032 RMK AO2 T02860003
PWINO
METAR KGNB 152055Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 29/00 A3032 RMK AO2 T02900000
PWINO
METAR KGNB 152035Z AUTO 17006KT CLR 30/00 A3032 RMK AO2 T03030003
PWINO
METAR K0CO 152115Z AUTO 12021KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 152055Z AUTO 12024G34KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 152035Z AUTO 13016G28KT 050V170 10SM SCT070 SCT080 14/04
A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 152115Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM SCT046 19/05 A3060 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR KC99 152055Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM SCT046 20/06 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW AND W
METAR KC99 152035Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM SCT044 19/06 A3060 RMK AO2
KGJT 151740Z 1518/1618 34009KT P6SM SCT130
FM151900 27007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM152300 33007KT P6SM BKN110 BKN130
FM160400 13011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT140
FM160900 10008KT P6SM SCT140
FM161700 30008KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KGJT 152053Z 26013G18KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP068
T03610078 58027
METAR KGJT 151953Z 29009G15KT 10SM CLR 35/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP079
T03500078
METAR KGJT 151853Z 27011KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP092
T03390094
KRIL 151740Z 1518/1618 29009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140 PROB30 1520/1524
VRB20G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB BKN100
FM160200 33005KT P6SM SCT130 BKN200
FM160400 13009KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM160700 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150
FM161700 27008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRIL 152053Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP077
T03610067 58031
METAR KRIL 151953Z AUTO 25010G19KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP090
T03560067
METAR KRIL 151853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP100
T03390078
METAR K5SM 152055Z AUTO 1 1/4SM +TSRA SCT025 BKN040 OVC070 11/01 A3060
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR K5SM 152035Z AUTO 10SM VCTS SCT070 BKN090 20/00 A3058 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT ALQS
METAR K5SM 152015Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/00 A3057 RMK AO2
KEGE 151740Z 1518/1618 16005KT P6SM SCT120
FM151900 27008KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 1520/1523 VRB20G40KT 5SM
-TSRA BKN090CB BKN110
FM152300 33010KT P6SM SCT110 BKN120
FM160100 07008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN120
FM160600 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KEGE 152056Z 23012G19KT 10SM FEW009 SCT038 BKN110 30/07 A3014 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SW TSB37E52RAB32E51 SLP106 P0000 60000 T03000067
55014
SPECI KEGE 152048Z 25013G20KT 10SM -TSRA FEW039 SCT048 OVC110 31/06
A3014 RMK AO2 TSB37RAB32 P0000
METAR KEGE 151956Z 10005KT 10SM FEW110 33/06 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP100
T03330056
KASE 151740Z 1518/1618 31009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120
TEMPO 1520/1522 VRB20G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB BKN120
FM160000 14006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN100 PROB30 1600/1602 -SHRA
BKN090
FM160200 16007KT P6SM SCT090 BKN110
FM161700 30007KT P6SM SCT110
METAR KASE 152053Z 08007G16KT 10SM -RA SCT070 BKN100 28/04 A3023 RMK AO2
RAB32 SLP086 P0000 60000 T02780044 56020
METAR KASE 151953Z 32011G23KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP081
T03060022
SPECI KASE 151856Z 06003G12KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3028 RMK AO2 T02940039
METAR KCCU 152115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 17/M05 A3067 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 152055Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM OVC090 17/M03 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 152035Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM BKN090 BKN120 17/M03 A3067 RMK
AO2
METAR KLXV 152053Z AUTO 32007KT 280V010 10SM BKN100 24/M02 A3045 RMK AO2
SLP116 T02391017 56013
METAR KLXV 151953Z AUTO 01013G25KT 10SM CLR 28/M04 A3046 RMK AO2 PK WND
01028/1904 LTG DSNT E SLP108 T02781039
METAR KLXV 151853Z AUTO 01019G29KT 10SM CLR 27/M08 A3049 RMK AO2 PK WND
02029/1852 SLP117 T02671078
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2026
Rangely - 05:59:00 MDT / 20:43:18 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:00:59 MDT / 20:39:31 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:50:01 MDT / 20:36:38 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/15/26 21:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...124/005
30000 FT MSL...017/033
28000 FT MSL...355/019
27300 FT MSL...008/022
26000 FT MSL...022/017
25000 FT MSL...019/015
24000 FT MSL...021/017
23900 FT MSL...038/017
22000 FT MSL...036/029
21200 FT MSL...051/019
20000 FT MSL...031/031
19000 FT MSL...066/015
19000 FT MSL...017/021
18000 FT MSL...027/020
17200 FT MSL...030/008
17000 FT MSL...023/021
16000 FT MSL...012/017
15500 FT MSL...041/016
15000 FT MSL...003/017
14400 FT MSL...033/020
14000 FT MSL...351/013
13300 FT MSL...350/007
13000 FT MSL...325/014
12400 FT MSL...325/008
12000 FT MSL...313/012
11700 FT MSL...307/011
11000 FT MSL...300/016
11000 FT MSL...308/014
10400 FT MSL...308/010
10200 FT MSL...311/020
10100 FT MSL...307/011
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1756 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
Expect mostly VFR conditions through the TAF period, the
exception will be brief periods of MVFR associated with
thunderstorms at TAF sites along and south of I-70 between
about 20Z and 03Z. Winds in the vicinity of any showers or
thunderstorms will be variable gusting 35 to 50 kts. Otherwise,
look for light winds generally westerly to northerly through
the afternoon becoming light drainage winds after 03Z.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 152115Z AUTO 29016G20KT 10SM CLR 38/05 A3001 RMK AO2
T03760051
METAR KAJZ 152055Z AUTO 27018G23KT 10SM CLR 38/06 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE T03760055
METAR KAJZ 152035Z AUTO 27012G20KT 4SM HZ CLR 38/06 A3003 RMK AO2
T03760063
KMTJ 151740Z 1518/1618 32004KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM152000 36008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 PROB30 1520/1602
VRB20G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160300 16012KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN110
FM160800 13006KT P6SM BKN140
FM161700 32008KT P6SM BKN140
METAR KMTJ 152053Z AUTO 32008KT 280V350 10SM CLR 34/07 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP082 T03440072 58028
METAR KMTJ 151953Z AUTO 33007G16KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP098
T03280072
METAR KMTJ 151853Z AUTO 10SM CLR 32/07 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03220072
METAR KGUC 152056Z AUTO 11026G35KT 10SM VCTS FEW100 23/07 A3025 RMK AO2
PK WND 11039/2045 WSHFT 2028 LTG DSNT NE AND NW TSB28RAB08E26
SLP151 P0000 60000 T02280072 56007 $
SPECI KGUC 152053Z AUTO 12023G39KT 10SM TS FEW100 23/07 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
WND 11039/2045 WSHFT 2028 LTG DSNT NE AND NW TSB28RAB08E26
P0000 $
SPECI KGUC 152039Z AUTO 10021G28KT 10SM TS SCT100 24/07 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
WND 09028/2033 TSB28RAB08E26 P0000 $
METAR K7BM 152115Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 28/00 A3045 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E THRU SW
METAR K7BM 152055Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3043 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
AND SW
METAR K7BM 152035Z AUTO 12005G14KT 10SM CLR 26/00 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 152115Z AUTO 01020G26KT 10SM CLR 31/M01 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E T03071010
METAR KAEJ 152055Z AUTO 01021G29KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S T03060000
METAR KAEJ 152035Z AUTO 05013G21KT 10SM CLR 32/M03 A3025 RMK AO2
T03231028
METAR KANK 152115Z AUTO 09010KT 8SM BKN110 25/07 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N AND NE AND SE AND S PRESRR T02460071 $
METAR KANK 152055Z AUTO 23013G24KT 9SM FEW080 BKN110 26/04 A3022 RMK AO2
PK WND 27034/2002 LTG DSNT NE - SE AND SW AND W RAB1957E2014
P0000 60000 T02620044 56015 $
METAR KANK 152035Z AUTO 25017G28KT 9SM VCTS FEW075 OVC110 24/05 A3022
RMK AO2 PK WND 27034/2002 RAB1957E2014 P0000 T02430054 $
METAR KMYP 152115Z AUTO 30021G24KT 10SM SCT085 BKN100 11/03 A3075 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 152055Z AUTO 28017KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 152035Z AUTO 31028G33KT 10SM SCT031 SCT041 BKN075 10/03 A3075
RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 152115Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 33/03 A3006 RMK AO2
T03350029
METAR KAIB 152055Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
AND SE T03280074 56025
METAR KAIB 152035Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3009 RMK AO2
T03260068
KTEX 151740Z 1518/1618 30008KT P6SM VCTS FEW070CB SCT110
TEMPO 1519/1523 4SM -TSRA BKN060CB BKN070
FM152300 33008KT P6SM -SHRA SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1523/1604
-TSRA BKN060CB BKN070
FM160400 13003KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 BKN110
FM161700 29007KT P6SM VCSH SCT070 SCT110
METAR KTEX 152115Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT080 BKN095 24/06 A3040 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 152055Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM SCT085 SCT120 23/06 A3041 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 152035Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT120 25/06 A3042 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 152115Z AUTO 36022G29KT 10SM SCT095 SCT110 23/07 A3030 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N AND SW PWINO
METAR K04V 152055Z AUTO 34023G32KT 10SM SCT095 26/06 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW PWINO
METAR K04V 152035Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3029 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 152053Z AUTO VRB03KT 8SM CLR 32/08 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE-SE SLP115 T03220083
METAR KCEZ 151953Z AUTO VRB03KT 9SM CLR 31/08 A3018 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
SLP125 T03110083
METAR KCEZ 151853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03000094
KDRO 151948Z 1520/1618 35007KT P6SM SCT130 PROB30 1520/1524
VRB20G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM160000 06007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT070 BKN090 PROB30 1600/1604
VRB20G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB BKN080
FM160400 03004KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
FM160600 00000KT P6SM FEW050 SCT150
FM161600 13007KT P6SM SCT150
SPECI KDRO 152110Z AUTO 09014G20KT 6SM TSRA SCT027 SCT075 OVC090 17/14
A3026 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2040 LTG DSNT E AND S AND W P0008
T01720139 $
SPECI KDRO 152103Z AUTO 11012G23KT 2 1/2SM -TSRA SCT027 OVC090 18/13
A3026 RMK AO2 WSHFT 2040 LTG DSNT E AND W P0006 T01830128
$
SPECI KDRO 152059Z AUTO 09014G29KT 1SM +TSRA SCT028 OVC085 18/12 A3026
RMK AO2 WSHFT 2040 LTG DSNT E P0005 T01780122 $
METAR KPSO 152115Z AUTO 33016G28KT 5SM -TSRA HZ FEW060 SCT070 OVC080
18/11 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR KPSO 152055Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM -TSRA FEW070 BKN090 18/10 A3037 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N AND E AND W
METAR KPSO 152035Z AUTO 30012G18KT 9SM SCT075 BKN100 19/08 A3035 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT ALQDS PRESRR
METAR KCPW 152115Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM TS SCT065 BKN080 11/05 A3069 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR KCPW 152055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS SCT065 SCT110 12/04 A3070 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
METAR KCPW 152035Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM TS SCT075 SCT095 11/06 A3069 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQS
KALS 151720Z 1518/1618 16005KT P6SM FEW110
FM152000 14010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM152200 17012G22KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1522/1603 VRB20G35KT
-TSRA OVC060CB
FM160300 20008KT P6SM SCT060 BKN200
FM160900 VRB05KT P6SM BKN170
METAR KALS 152052Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
AND E SLP126 T02940061 56026 PNO $
METAR KALS 151952Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02780061 PNO $
METAR KALS 151852Z AUTO 05007KT 360V090 10SM CLR 27/07 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP148 T02720067 PNO $
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/15/2026
Vail - 05:50:38 MDT / 20:32:19 MDT
Durango - 06:03:14 MDT / 20:31:49 MDT
Alamosa - 05:54:45 MDT / 20:24:19 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/15/26 21:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...124/005
30000 FT MSL...017/033
28000 FT MSL...355/019
27300 FT MSL...008/022
26000 FT MSL...022/017
25000 FT MSL...019/015
24000 FT MSL...021/017
23900 FT MSL...038/017
22000 FT MSL...036/029
21200 FT MSL...051/019
20000 FT MSL...031/031
19000 FT MSL...066/015
19000 FT MSL...017/021
18000 FT MSL...027/020
17200 FT MSL...030/008
17000 FT MSL...023/021
16000 FT MSL...012/017
15500 FT MSL...041/016
15000 FT MSL...003/017
14400 FT MSL...033/020
14000 FT MSL...351/013
13300 FT MSL...350/007
13000 FT MSL...325/014
12400 FT MSL...325/008
12000 FT MSL...313/012
11700 FT MSL...307/011
11000 FT MSL...300/016
11000 FT MSL...308/014
10400 FT MSL...308/010
10200 FT MSL...311/020
10100 FT MSL...307/011
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1756 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1143 AM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
Expect mostly VFR conditions through the TAF period, the
exception will be brief periods of MVFR associated with
thunderstorms at TAF sites along and south of I-70 between
about 20Z and 03Z. Winds in the vicinity of any showers or
thunderstorms will be variable gusting 35 to 50 kts. Otherwise,
look for light winds generally westerly to northerly through
the afternoon becoming light drainage winds after 03Z.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 151727Z 1518/1618 VRB05KT P6SM SCT130
FM152100 01010KT P6SM VCSH BKN080 PROB30 1523/1604 VRB15G25KT
6SM -TSRA OVC060CB
FM160700 17006KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KPGA 152053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/10 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W
SLP077 T03500100 58026 $
METAR KPGA 151953Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 35/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP091
T03500111 $
METAR KPGA 151853Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP097
T03390111 $
METAR KRQE 152053Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
SLP107 T02720094 56021 $
METAR KRQE 151953Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM FEW120 28/08 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N SLP111 T02830078 $
SPECI KRQE 151932Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 28/08 A3025 RMK AO2
T02830078 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2018 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION...Today 15/18Z through Thursday 16/18Z...Mainly VFR
conditions. -SHRA/-TSRA developing over higher terrain, moving
southwestward through the afternoon and evening. Brief MVFR
conditions possible from heaviest showers/storms. Gusty/erratic
winds possible from outflows, with W-SW winds 10 kts or less
otherwise.
OUTLOOK...Thursday 16/18Z through Saturday 18/18Z...Periods of -SHRA/-TSRA
expected, with greatest coverage generally between 18Z-02Z each day.
Gusty/erratic winds possible near/around storms, with generally S-W
winds 10 kts or less otherwise. VFR conditions expected outside of
brief MVFR conditions in heavier storms.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 152058Z 1521/1624 31011G18KT P6SM FEW080 BKN150
FM160300 15007KT P6SM FEW080 BKN120
FM161900 33008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KSLC 152054Z 31010G15KT 10SM FEW090 FEW180 FEW250 34/11 A3005 RMK
AO2 SLP108 CB DSNT SE AND SW AND NW TCU DSNT NE T03440111
58022 $
METAR KSLC 151954Z 32006KT 10SM FEW090 SCT180 SCT250 33/11 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP120 CB DSNT NW TCU DSNT SE AND SW ACSL DSNT S T03280106
$
METAR KSLC 151854Z 32009KT 10SM FEW080 FEW120 BKN190 32/11 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP127 TCU DSNT NW T03220111 $
KVEL 151740Z 1518/1618 00000KT P6SM SKC
FM152100 36006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT110 PROB30 1521/1601
VRB20G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB BKN110
FM160300 28008KT P6SM FEW110 BKN140
FM160500 35004KT P6SM SCT140
FM161600 VRB02KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 152053Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 37/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP094
T03670067 58019 $
METAR KVEL 151953Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP102
T03610078 $
METAR KVEL 151853Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP107
T03390072 $
METAR KPUC 152053Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
AND W SLP096 T02940089 58017
METAR KPUC 151953Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 28/09 A3018 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SW SLP108 T02780094
METAR KPUC 151853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 BKN090 27/09 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP114 T02670089
KCNY 151740Z 1518/1618 VRB04KT P6SM SCT110 SCT140
FM151900 26010KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250 PROB30 1522/1602
VRB20G40KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM160300 19008KT P6SM SCT110 BKN140
FM160900 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200
METAR KCNY 152053Z AUTO 27014G20KT 10SM CLR 37/09 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP080
T03670089 58022
METAR KCNY 151953Z AUTO 27012G17KT 10SM CLR 35/11 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N SLP089 T03500106
METAR KCNY 151853Z AUTO 26010G15KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP099
T03390100
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1816 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 1213 PM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026...
KSLC...Northerly winds will dominate through the afternoon. Though
there exists less than a 20% chance of convection at the terminal
this afternoon, there is good potential for easterly gusty outflow
winds between 01-04z. Typical southeasterlies are expected to resume
between 04-05z. A general mix of VFR cloud cover above 10 kft is
likely, with coverage varying with area convection.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A similar convective pattern to
yesterday is expected with scattered showers and thunderstorms
across the region, with a corresponding potential for gusty erratic
outflow winds. The highest coverage area is roughly along and east
of Utah`s high terrain and portions of southwest Utah through the
West Desert. That said, outflows may impact other terminals further
away from convection, particularly SGU and PVU and SVR. VFR cloud
cover generally above 10 kft is expected, though brief periods of
reduced CIGS/VIS possible in convection, particularly at CDC this
afternoon.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 152049Z 1521/1618 34012G21KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
PROB30 1523/1602 VRB17G35KT -TSRA BKN060CB BKN100
FM160200 20007KT P6SM -SHRA SCT060 BKN100
FM160400 22006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120=
METAR KEVW 152053Z AUTO 01010G18KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02670089 58016
METAR KEVW 151953Z AUTO 34013G20KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02610106
METAR KEVW 151853Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02440111
KRKS 151730Z 1518/1618 06010KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1600/1604
VRB25G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM160400 06012KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KRKS 152054Z AUTO VRB03G17KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03170028 58016
METAR KRKS 151954Z AUTO 35007KT 310V030 10SM CLR 32/03 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP131 T03170033
METAR KRKS 151854Z AUTO 23009G15KT 10SM CLR 31/03 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP135
T03110028
KRWL 151720Z 1518/1618 03015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM160100 04009KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 151720Z 1518/1618 14018G30KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 13015KT P6SM SKC
FM160600 15008KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 14018KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 152053Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02890022 58009
METAR KLAR 151953Z AUTO VRB06G23KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02890039
METAR KLAR 151853Z AUTO 15015G24KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
16027/1808 SLP121 T02830050
KCYS 151720Z 1518/1618 15017G30KT P6SM SKC
FM160400 17012KT P6SM SKC
FM161500 13009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 152053Z 12008KT 080V180 10SM CLR 30/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP129
T03000067 57015
METAR KCYS 151953Z 14009KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02940056
METAR KCYS 151853Z 13016G21KT 10SM CLR 29/04 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02940044
Riverton (KRIW) 07/15/26 21:23 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
28000 FT MSL...057/001
26000 FT MSL...219/003
25000 FT MSL...284/007
24000 FT MSL...270/005
14500 FT MSL...274/003
14000 FT MSL...267/004
13000 FT MSL...268/003
12700 FT MSL...193/002
12000 FT MSL...061/003
11100 FT MSL...076/003
11000 FT MSL...104/003
10000 FT MSL...094/005
10000 FT MSL...082/004
9000 FT MSL...092/006
8900 FT MSL...099/005
8000 FT MSL...113/009
8000 FT MSL...067/008
7400 FT MSL...092/009
7000 FT MSL...073/010
6700 FT MSL...081/010
6200 FT MSL...070/011
6000 FT MSL...069/012
6000 FT MSL...058/011
Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/15/26 21:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
18000 FT MSL...022/014
17400 FT MSL...012/013
17000 FT MSL...005/013
16000 FT MSL...349/008
15100 FT MSL...041/002
15000 FT MSL...107/002
14000 FT MSL...127/007
13200 FT MSL...145/009
13000 FT MSL...149/009
12000 FT MSL...152/009
11000 FT MSL...150/013
10500 FT MSL...125/015
10000 FT MSL...147/012
9500 FT MSL...121/016
9000 FT MSL...136/013
8600 FT MSL...130/013
8000 FT MSL...139/012
7900 FT MSL...130/012
7400 FT MSL...137/011
7000 FT MSL...131/014
6700 FT MSL...148/014
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1801 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1045 AM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
Midlevel cloudiness beginning to move into western WY currently,
with a few showers right along the WY/ID border moving east.
This initial line will only bring a few showers into the
vicinity of KJAC through 21Z, with isolated thunder possible. As
this are moves east, more numerous showers and thunderstorms
will build for all remaining sites except KCPR. As thunderstorms
will be smaller in nature, confidence in impacting specific
airports is decreased, but PROB30 notation should still cover
modest chances well. Highest thunderstorm chances look to be in
the KCOD/KWRL areas after 21Z, so have put a more predominant
forecast in, with TEMPO groups for lower cigs and gusty winds.
Latest wind profile notes that some thunderstorm gusts could
reach 50kts this afternoon. Once daytime heating fades,
precipitation will decrease quickly, with mostly clear skies
overnight, with only winds from remnant outflows possible.
Another round of peak heating thunderstorms expected again on
Thursday.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1944 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1041 AM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
A persistent ridge aloft will remain entrenched across Utah,
Wyoming and Colorado. At the surface, low pressure will
strengthen across northwest Colorado by this evening, producing
east and southeast upslope winds along and east of I-25, then
overnight a moderate southerly low level jet will develop for
western Nebraska for the late evening and overnight hours, with
a surface trough or discontinuity from Laramie to Lusk. The
rinse and repeat east and southeast winds will once again
develop Thursday morning.
Wyoming TAFS...High confidence in nearly clear VFR conditions.
Scattered high based cumulus development is expected this
afternoon and evening west of I-25. Gusty winds from 25 to 30
knots will occur through early evening, then diminish overnight.
Nebraska TAFS...High confidence in clear skies and VFR through
the period. Gusty winds of 25 to 30 knots through early evening,
with winds decreasing after sunset, then south and southeast
winds increasing again to gusts of 25 to 35 knots from 06Z to
14Z, before winds decrease after daybreak Thursday.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 152115Z AUTO 15015G21KT 10SM SCT085 34/09 A3015 RMK AO2
T03350094
METAR KIBM 152055Z AUTO 15016G24KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3015 RMK AO2
T03250092
METAR KIBM 152035Z AUTO 14010G20KT 10SM SCT080 33/09 A3015 RMK AO2
T03320090
KSNY 151720Z 1518/1618 15015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM160200 16013KT P6SM SKC
FM160600 18018G28KT P6SM SKC
FM161400 18012KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 152115Z AUTO 13012G16KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 33/15 A3011 RMK
AO2 T03280150
METAR KOGA 152055Z AUTO 15013G20KT 10SM SCT065 SCT075 33/16 A3011 RMK
AO2 T03340157
METAR KOGA 152035Z AUTO 14011G16KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 SCT090 34/16 A3011
RMK AO2 T03370159
METAR KIML 152053Z AUTO 14013G22KT 10SM FEW070 32/15 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP161 T03220150 56014
METAR KIML 151853Z AUTO 14014G22KT 10SM FEW065 31/16 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP167 T03110161
KMCK 151720Z 1518/1618 14008KT P6SM SKC
FM151900 15012G20KT P6SM SCT050
FM160000 15006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 152053Z AUTO 16013G18KT 10SM FEW070 33/16 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP161 T03330161 56017
METAR KMCK 151953Z AUTO 13010KT 10SM FEW070 32/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP165
T03220156
METAR KMCK 151853Z AUTO 17008G19KT 10SM SCT065 32/16 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP171 T03220161
North Platte (KLNX) 07/15/26 21:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...179/011
12000 FT MSL...190/011
12000 FT MSL...190/011
11000 FT MSL...188/012
10100 FT MSL...195/012
10000 FT MSL...194/012
9000 FT MSL...190/014
8500 FT MSL...187/013
8000 FT MSL...186/014
7500 FT MSL...181/015
7000 FT MSL...183/016
6500 FT MSL...179/015
6000 FT MSL...179/016
5400 FT MSL...175/015
5000 FT MSL...176/015
4700 FT MSL...174/014
4100 FT MSL...175/014
4000 FT MSL...170/016
3600 FT MSL...174/016
3400 FT MSL...168/015
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2024 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1243 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
VFR conditions are expected through the forecast period.
Diurnal cumulus continues to expand across the area and should
envelope both terminals this afternoon. South-southeasterly
winds will be gusty at times with peak speeds around 20 knots.
Clouds should linger into the evening with renewed development
expected Thursday under similar ceilings.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 151720Z 1518/1618 16015G25KT P6SM SCT060
FM160100 16009KT P6SM SKC
FM161600 18012G20KT P6SM SCT060
METAR KGLD 152053Z AUTO 15016G23KT 10SM FEW080 31/12 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP153 T03110122 58013
METAR KGLD 151953Z AUTO 16017G22KT 10SM SCT080 32/13 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP158 T03220128
METAR KGLD 151853Z AUTO 17017G23KT 10SM FEW075 31/12 A3015 RMK AO2
SLP161 T03110122
KGCK 151720Z 1518/1618 15010G17KT P6SM BKN050
FM160100 15012KT P6SM FEW250
FM161100 17008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 152054Z 15009G20KT 120V200 10SM CLR 33/14 A3010 RMK AO2
SLP154 T03280144 56020
METAR KGCK 151954Z 15014G25KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP160
T03170156
METAR KGCK 151854Z 16008G21KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03170144
METAR KLBL 152056Z AUTO 13010G16KT 10SM 31/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP160 6////
T03110144 58021 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151956Z AUTO 13012G17KT 10SM 32/16 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP167
T03220161 PNO $
METAR KLBL 151856Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM 31/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP176
T03110161 PNO $
METAR KEHA 152115Z AUTO 14014G19KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A3015 RMK AO2
T03080127
METAR KEHA 152055Z AUTO 14015G18KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 32/14 A3015 RMK
AO2 T03170136
METAR KEHA 152035Z AUTO 13015G20KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 31/13 A3016 RMK
AO2 T03080128
Goodland (KGLD) 07/15/26 21:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...073/007
15000 FT MSL...113/003
14000 FT MSL...184/008
13000 FT MSL...183/010
12600 FT MSL...182/012
12000 FT MSL...180/014
11000 FT MSL...175/015
10800 FT MSL...173/015
10000 FT MSL...169/017
9200 FT MSL...165/019
9000 FT MSL...163/019
8100 FT MSL...160/020
8000 FT MSL...162/020
7000 FT MSL...157/020
7000 FT MSL...157/020
6100 FT MSL...156/020
6000 FT MSL...154/019
5400 FT MSL...155/020
5000 FT MSL...153/020
4700 FT MSL...153/019
4300 FT MSL...150/021
4000 FT MSL...148/019
4000 FT MSL...152/019
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/15/26 21:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...033/012
16000 FT MSL...039/010
15000 FT MSL...062/007
14000 FT MSL...126/005
13900 FT MSL...150/006
13000 FT MSL...148/005
12000 FT MSL...157/006
11700 FT MSL...172/006
11000 FT MSL...182/005
10000 FT MSL...176/006
9800 FT MSL...171/006
9000 FT MSL...156/008
8100 FT MSL...157/009
8000 FT MSL...167/009
7100 FT MSL...142/009
7000 FT MSL...142/009
6000 FT MSL...140/011
5900 FT MSL...131/010
5000 FT MSL...132/010
5000 FT MSL...136/010
4300 FT MSL...133/010
4000 FT MSL...125/013
3700 FT MSL...126/011
3200 FT MSL...102/013
3000 FT MSL...107/013
3000 FT MSL...107/013
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1909 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1107 AM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF
period with light winds and mostly clear skies.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1710 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z THURSDAY/...
Issued at 1154 AM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
VFR ceilings (3500 to 7000ft AGL) will be possible through
early evening as an upper level disturbance approaches from the
west. These clouds will then dissipate by or after sunset.
Southeast winds will be at 10 to 15 knots with a few higher
gusts possible between 21z today and 00z Thursday.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 151720Z 1518/1618 15011G22KT P6SM SCT250
FM160500 17008KT P6SM FEW250
FM161100 20006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 152053Z AUTO 15012G18KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP133
T03330117 58019
METAR KGUY 151953Z AUTO 15009G17KT 10SM BKN075 BKN090 32/12 A3011 RMK
AO2 SLP143 T03170122
METAR KGUY 151853Z AUTO 15011G20KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 32/13 A3013 RMK
AO2 SLP150 T03170133
KDHT 151720Z 1518/1618 16011G22KT P6SM FEW250
FM160600 17010KT P6SM SKC
FM161100 20006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 152053Z AUTO 14010G21KT 10SM BKN085 31/11 A3014 RMK AO2
SLP144 T03060106 58019
METAR KDHT 151953Z AUTO 15012G21KT 10SM FEW075 32/11 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP146 T03170106
METAR KDHT 151853Z AUTO 14011G17KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03000122
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1840 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 129 PM CDT Wed Jul 15 2026
While moisture at the surface continues to funnel in from our
southeast, present observations and models continue to see a very
dry pocket of air holding at the mid to upper-level of the
atmosphere. This pocket will see storms struggle to develop once
again this afternoon with most terminals only seeing few to
scatter cloud decks this evening. There are concerns that this
excess moisture can eventually lead to low overcast cloud decks
and possibly fog building during the early morning hours of
Thursday, but confidence is not high enough to make mention of it
in the present TAF package. Otherwise, expect all terminals to
remain VFR for the period.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 151736Z 1518/1618 24006KT P6SM SCT130
TEMPO 1522/1601 05022G37KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM160100 08014G24KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM160400 09007KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KFMN 152053Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND
NE SLP117 T03330089 58021 $
METAR KFMN 151953Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP126 T03220094
$
METAR KFMN 151853Z 25007KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP135 T03110094
$
METAR KLVS 152053Z AUTO 20012G22KT 10SM BKN065 BKN085 OVC110 24/10 A3028
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N AND W RAE1959 SLP144 P0000 60000 T02440100
56015
SPECI KLVS 152031Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM FEW060 SCT110 26/10 A3028 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SW-N RAE1959 P0000 T02610100
SPECI KLVS 152016Z AUTO 12016G23KT 10SM VCTS FEW060 28/10 A3029 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SW-N RAE1959 P0000 T02780100
METAR KRTN 152053Z AUTO 19016G22KT 10SM SCT080 SCT095 29/10 A3020 RMK
AO2 SLP129 T02940100 58020 $
METAR KRTN 151953Z AUTO 16009G25KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 28/09 A3023 RMK
AO2 SLP140 T02830094 $
METAR KRTN 151853Z AUTO 17011G24KT 10SM SCT060 29/11 A3025 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20027/1804 SLP142 T02890111 $
METAR KCAO 152055Z AUTO 16013G22KT 10SM FEW070 SCT090 29/11 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP149 T02890106 58018
METAR KCAO 151955Z AUTO 16013G21KT 130V190 10SM SCT070 30/11 A3020 RMK
AO2 SLP155 T03000111
METAR KCAO 151855Z AUTO 16017G23KT 10SM BKN065 BKN080 28/11 A3022 RMK
AO2 PK WND 17027/1845 SLP164 T02830111
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2014 UTC Wednesday, July 15, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1136 AM MDT Wed Jul 15 2026
SHRA/TS developing near the high terrain late this morning will
move south/southwest at 10-20KT into nearby highlands and valleys
thru late this afternoon. Convective outflows may produce wind
gusts up to 40KT from the stronger cells. An AWW (Airport Weather
Warning) will be issued for the ABQ Sunport as canyon winds crank
up later today. Localized MVFR vsbys are also possible with brief
heavy rainfall. Favored areas thru sunset will be along and west
of the central mt chain. Storms will then dissipate to showers
thru late this evening. There is a 20-30% chance of MVFR cigs at
KROW by sunrise Friday as an area of low stratus advects northwest
from west TX.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 151800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 0310+17 9900+11 2418-06 2309-16 201931 212739 212751
BCE 9900+11 9900-06 3107-15 241130 201640 211151
LND 9900+18 9900+12 3511-05 0605-18 220630 201240 212150
RKS 9900 9900+11 3318-06 0311-17 990030 200939 212049
GJT 2708+19 3105+12 0107-06 3416-18 350930 990038 191048
FMN 9900+18 3207+11 0410-06 0118-19 011730 021037 070948
ABQ 1907+17 9900+09 0327-07 0221-17 022630 022337 042448
MBW 1209 1307+10 1307-04 1711-16 150530 180538 990048
DEN 1207+17 9900+10 3310-05 1410-16 080929 091337 031047
PUB 1708+17 2109+10 0120-06 0811-16 071130 062038 051947
ALS 9900+11 0119-06 0214-18 032029 052137 041647
TCC 1408 1406+13 0607+07 0705-08 0812-18 081831 052637 042247
BFF 1516 1616+14 1610+09 1207-04 1615-16 161530 131139 100548
GLD 1616 1718+13 1911+06 1512-04 1313-16 122531 112438 062146
GCK 1611+19 1714+11 1908+06 1407-06 1315-17 111132 102638 083048
GAG 1609+18 1510+11 1306+05 0807-06 1117-18 112431 092341 073647
AMA 1412 1210+11 0909+06 1009-07 1215-19 113531 093040 053746
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 160000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3606+20 9900+12 2411-04 2412-16 232231 223141 203352
BCE 3308+12 2905-05 3312-15 320830 990040 171152
LND 3609+20 0207+12 0805-05 2707-16 280530 251440 221851
RKS 0207 0208+14 0409-05 3209-16 280830 261440 212050
GJT 3012+22 3509+14 0510-05 0117-16 341329 311039 200949
FMN 2906+22 3007+13 3608-05 0217-16 022030 021539 041449
ABQ 1408+20 9900+11 0318-06 0323-17 023830 022938 033047
MBW 1112 1212+12 9900-05 1906-16 990030 240838 270848
DEN 1409+20 1410+12 3612-05 9900-16 350529 990038 040747
PUB 1417+19 1516+10 0120-05 0311-16 990030 031137 041247
ALS 9900+11 0518-05 0218-16 352329 362139 031948
TCC 1314 1414+15 1105+07 9900-06 0615-17 082531 062540 052846
BFF 1516 1615+17 1614+08 9900-03 9900-16 171030 160838 990047
GLD 1519 1619+14 1910+06 1105-04 0706-16 090830 091338 091347
GCK 1617+21 1617+12 2005+07 0605-05 0507-15 130732 111739 072148
GAG 1614+20 1510+12 1206+06 0411-06 0815-16 121831 101942 073547
AMA 1417 1416+12 1106+07 0711-06 0815-18 092631 082541 074047
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DATA BASED ON 151200Z
VALID 161200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+19 9900+11 2113-05 2416-16 232432 223342 233452
BCE 9900+11 9900-05 3105-14 230631 190842 211752
LND 9900+14 9900+10 3005-05 2608-17 262532 263141 242852
RKS 0913 9900+12 3105-05 3306-16 292531 282741 232351
GJT 2709+16 3105+12 3614-06 0219-15 352230 341841 200549
FMN 1106+13 3608+10 0212-05 0213-16 012230 021840 051449
ABQ 1406+14 1912+07 9900-06 0408-16 021731 022541 052549
MBW 1010 0909+09 9900-04 9900-17 331530 341140 241148
DEN 1205+18 1108+09 3306-05 3409-17 011930 041138 030947
PUB 1905+15 1309+09 9900-04 9900-16 361831 041538 051947
ALS 2108+08 0112-06 9900-15 362231 031839 051748
TCC 2107 0706+13 0412+06 9900-06 0714-17 072332 062342 053449
BFF 2019 9900+15 9900+06 9900-04 9900-17 990030 990039 330747
GLD 1925 1409+13 9900+05 9900-05 9900-17 080731 051239 042647
GCK 1814+18 1308+12 1907+06 0905-06 1106-15 140632 100641 033049
GAG 1617+17 1415+11 1412+06 0807-07 1111-15 091432 091343 062549
AMA 1611 1206+12 0906+07 0909-06 0817-16 082432 082342 053449
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