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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0345 MDT Friday, August 21, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 210856Z 35004KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP157 T01780122
58000 $
METAR KFNL 210756Z 02004KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02000128
$
METAR KFNL 210656Z 05006KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02110133
403500150 $
METAR KGXY 210856Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01830133
58002
METAR KGXY 210756Z 06005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01890133
METAR KGXY 210656Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP179 T02000133
403440150
METAR KLMO 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 16/10 A3024 RMK AO2
T01580095
METAR KLMO 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 17/10 A3024 RMK AO2
T01660097
METAR KLMO 210855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3023 RMK AO2
T01700095
METAR KBDU 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/09 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 210855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/08 A3021 RMK AO2
T01670081
METAR KEIK 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3021 RMK AO2
T01780082
METAR KEIK 210855Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3020 RMK AO2 T01820085
50002
KBJC 210534Z 2106/2206 25005KT P6SM FEW120
FM211000 30005KT P6SM FEW220
FM211500 VRB05KT P6SM FEW220
FM211900 04009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2119/2124
VRB25G40KT -SHRA
FM220000 34012KT P6SM FEW090 SCT120
METAR KBJC 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 210855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3026 RMK AO2
KDEN 210854Z 2109/2212 22008KT P6SM FEW220
FM211500 25007KT P6SM FEW220
FM211900 01010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2120/2124
VRB25G40KT -SHRA BKN110
FM220100 07010KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM220300 16008KT P6SM SCT150
FM220600 21008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
METAR KDEN 210853Z 22006KT 10SM FEW220 19/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP145
T01940083 58002
METAR KDEN 210753Z 16007KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150
T01780089
METAR KDEN 210653Z 17008KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP148 T02060089
403330172
KBKF 210900Z 2109/2215 18006KT 9999 FEW190 QNH3022INS
BECMG 2123/2124 03006KT 9000 -RA BKN130 QNH3020INS
BECMG 2201/2202 04009KT 9999 NSW SCT130 QNH3021INS
TX35/2121Z
TN19/2112Z
METAR KBKF 210758Z 19011KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3025 RMK AO2A SLP145
T02210079
METAR KBKF 210658Z 18010KT 10SM FEW220 22/08 A3025 RMK AO2A SLP145
T02180083 403460163
KAPA 210534Z 2106/2206 21008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT220
FM211300 24007KT P6SM FEW220
FM211900 02009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2120/2124
VRB25G40KT -SHRA
FM220200 17007KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KAPA 210853Z 12006KT 10SM FEW220 19/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01940089 57002
METAR KAPA 210753Z 16008KT 10SM FEW220 22/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02170083
METAR KAPA 210653Z 18008KT 10SM FEW220 21/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02110089 403220150
METAR KMNH 210935Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 210915Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 210855Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 210935Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 210855Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 210935Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 210915Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 210855Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 210853Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01940172 53000
METAR KAKO 210753Z AUTO 15015KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02000167
METAR KAKO 210653Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02110144 403110156
METAR KLIC 210855Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01720144 50003
METAR KLIC 210755Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01610144
METAR KLIC 210655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01720144 403170133
METAR KHEQ 210935Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3014 RMK AO2 T01930180
$
METAR KHEQ 210915Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3013 RMK AO2 T01910179
$
METAR KHEQ 210855Z AUTO 21007KT 6SM BR CLR 19/18 A3014 RMK AO2 T01940177
58005 $
METAR K2V6 210935Z AUTO 18012KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 210915Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 210855Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 210935Z AUTO 22009KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 210915Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 210855Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 210853Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01890167 58001
METAR KITR 210753Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3022 RMK AO2 PK WND
13026/0703 SLP173 T02000172
METAR KITR 210653Z AUTO 12014G24KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02110183 403330172
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 09:31 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...347/023
15000 FT MSL...342/020
14500 FT MSL...338/016
14000 FT MSL...342/018
13000 FT MSL...340/019
12600 FT MSL...326/009
12000 FT MSL...328/015
11000 FT MSL...186/011
11000 FT MSL...212/018
10000 FT MSL...206/016
9900 FT MSL...213/008
9000 FT MSL...206/013
8800 FT MSL...285/008
8000 FT MSL...291/007
7900 FT MSL...291/008
7200 FT MSL...314/008
7000 FT MSL...318/008
6600 FT MSL...330/009
6100 FT MSL...249/017
6000 FT MSL...250/011
5900 FT MSL...241/014
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0644 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1207 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
Southerly drainage winds have settled in at KDEN and KAPA late
tonight, with light and variable winds in place at KBJC. Expecting
winds to become slightly more southwesterly at KDEN/KAPA by 13Z to
14Z, with KBJC holding onto a light northwesterly flow by around
10Z tonight. Winds are expected to transition to the NNE at
KDEN/KAPA by 18Z-19Z, with KBJC being slightly more NE.
The main concern for today continues to be with the potential for
high-based showers capable of producing gusty outflows and some
dry microbursts. Despite the low potential for any precipitation
(~15% chance) at any of the TAF sites, there will be ample amounts
of DCAPE in the area that will support some strong microbursts as
showers move off the higher terrain through the afternoon. Even if
showers do not pass directly over the TAF sites, gusty outflows
are expected to impact the TAF sites, bringing potential for
multiple wind shifts through the afternoon, with gusts up to 30-40
kts possible. The greatest coverage in showers looks to be north
of the TAF sites in the afternoon, that will aid in keeping winds
more northerly, but certainly can`t rule out wind shifts from
other directions where showers develop. A PROB30 remains in all
TAFs to account for this. As showers progress eastward in the
evening, winds should turn to the east before turning to the south
and then drainage for the overnight. We can`t rule out a few
easterly outflows making it back to the TAF sites through the
evening, as a few stronger storms are expected to develop over the
eastern plains.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 210935Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 210915Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 210855Z AUTO 18009KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 210855Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01850060 58003
METAR KAFF 210755Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01550078
METAR KAFF 210655Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01610088 403210128
KCOS 210520Z 2106/2206 35007KT P6SM FEW050 SCT200
FM211000 36006KT P6SM FEW200
FM211600 16008KT P6SM FEW200
FM212100 16012KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 2121/2201 VRB20G30KT
-SHRA
BKN090
METAR KCOS 210854Z 35006KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP181 T01780078
58004 $
METAR KCOS 210754Z 33006KT 10SM FEW250 18/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01780094 $
METAR KCOS 210654Z 36007KT 10SM FEW200 17/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01720106 403220144 $
METAR KFLY 210935Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 17/05 A3039 RMK AO2
T01720047
METAR KFLY 210915Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3039 RMK AO2
T01800046
METAR KFLY 210855Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3039 RMK AO2
T01820046
KFCS 210400Z 2104/2210 22006KT 9999 SCT080 QNH3031INS
BECMG 2113/2114 27006KT 9999 FEW080 SCT110 QNH3028INS
BECMG 2119/2120 14015G25KT 9999 VCSH BKN130 QNH3026INS
BECMG 2203/2204 33009KT 9999 NSW BKN150 QNH3029INS
TX31/2121Z
TN14/2112Z
METAR KFCS 210855Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01820079 58003 $
METAR KFCS 210755Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01800085 $
METAR KFCS 210655Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01760097 403210148 $
KPUB 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM211200 25006KT P6SM SKC
FM211800 16010KT P6SM SCT150
FM220000 05011KT P6SM BKN120
FM220300 02012KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KPUB 210853Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01720139 53005
METAR KPUB 210753Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01830139
METAR KPUB 210653Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01940139 403440150
METAR KVTP 210935Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 210915Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 210855Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 210854Z AUTO 24013KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01890089 53006
METAR KTAD 210754Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 20/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02000089
METAR KTAD 210654Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02060094 403330139
METAR KLHX 210853Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02330156 51009
METAR KLHX 210753Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02440144
METAR KLHX 210653Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02390111 403780183
METAR KLAA 210853Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02000167 50007 $
METAR KLAA 210753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02280167 $
METAR KLAA 210653Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02500161 403670172 $
METAR KSPD 210856Z AUTO 32007KT 19/16 A3019 RMK AO1 SLP149 T01890161
58002
METAR KSPD 210756Z AUTO 02006KT 19/16 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP154 T01940161
METAR KSPD 210656Z AUTO 04008KT 22/16 A3020 RMK AO1 SLP151 T02170161
403610167
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 0634 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1105 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR conditions are expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through 24
hours. Some showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout Friday
afternoon, mainly over and near the higher terrain. Precip is not
expected at KALS or KPUB at this time, though left VCSH in KALS due
to scattered coverage in the valley with some possible outflow. A
PROB30 group was added to KCOS after 21Z Friday, due to the
potential for isolated to scattered convection over the Palmer
Divide. Though rain is unlikely, there is higher confidence in brief
outflow winds. Otherwise, winds remain mostly diurnal across the
terminals, and generally below 15 knots.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 210853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01170039 51007
METAR KCAG 210753Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01280050
METAR KCAG 210653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP183
T01500061 403390067
METAR KHDN 210856Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01830006 50002
METAR KHDN 210756Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01830011
METAR KHDN 210656Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01890006
METAR KSBS 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3038 RMK AO1
T01310012
METAR KSBS 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3038 RMK AO1
T01260015
METAR KSBS 210855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/01 A3038 RMK AO1 6////
T01430012
METAR KC07 210935Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/01 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 210915Z AUTO 10SM CLR 14/01 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 210855Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/01 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 210935Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3051 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 210915Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM CLR 07/00 A3051 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 210855Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3050 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 210853Z AUTO 10010G15KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01720017 50003
METAR KEEO 210753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01670011
METAR KEEO 210653Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01830017 403390094
METAR K20V 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 210855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3056 RMK AO2
T01080050
METAR KGNB 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3056 RMK AO2
T01100050
METAR KGNB 210855Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3055 RMK AO2
T01190050
METAR K0CO 210935Z AUTO 27011G17KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 210915Z AUTO 27014G19KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 210855Z AUTO 27015KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 210934Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 15/M01 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 210914Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 15/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 210854Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 14/00 A3072 RMK AO2
KGJT 210535Z 2106/2206 30005KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM210800 11008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM211400 14008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM211900 28008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM220000 22007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM220500 11008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KGJT 210853Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02560044 50006
METAR KGJT 210753Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02780039
METAR KGJT 210653Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02560033 403720200
KRIL 210535Z 2106/2206 13005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211900 32008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM220000 29007KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM220200 10006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM220500 13007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KRIL 210853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01940028 51010
METAR KRIL 210753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02000028
METAR KRIL 210653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02330017 403670133
METAR K5SM 210935Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 210915Z AUTO 10SM SCT110 13/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 210855Z AUTO 10SM BKN110 14/00 A3073 RMK AO2
KEGE 210535Z 2106/2206 11005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211900 32008KT P6SM FEW250
FM220200 16005KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM220400 10006KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
METAR KEGE 210856Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01610033 51010
METAR KEGE 210756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP191
T01670033
METAR KEGE 210656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP185
T01940028
KASE 210535Z 2106/2206 14008KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM211700 36007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
FM211900 34008G16KT P6SM FEW250
FM220000 15006KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM220200 16008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
METAR KASE 210853Z 21008KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP162 T01670033
50003
METAR KASE 210753Z 19006KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01780039
METAR KASE 210653Z 15011KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP157 T02110039
403170111
METAR KCCU 210935Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 210915Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 210855Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 210853Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP202
T00720028 58003
METAR KLXV 210753Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP204
T00780033
METAR KLXV 210653Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3069 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01000044 402670028
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 09:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...337/020
16000 FT MSL...357/018
15600 FT MSL...345/019
15000 FT MSL...345/021
14400 FT MSL...347/022
14000 FT MSL...353/019
13300 FT MSL...345/020
13000 FT MSL...350/018
12400 FT MSL...347/018
12000 FT MSL...332/016
11800 FT MSL...340/016
11100 FT MSL...324/014
11000 FT MSL...309/013
10400 FT MSL...223/010
10200 FT MSL...296/010
10100 FT MSL...205/010
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0555 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1142 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
A few lingering showers are diminishing mostly in the Four
Corners area. Look for these to drop off over the next few
hours. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will pick up between
18Z and 00Z over the higher terrain along and south of the I-70
corridor with more scattered coverage across the Uintas in
northeastern Utah and the San Juans in southwestern Colorado.
Otherwise, expect VFR and light winds through the TAF period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 210915Z AUTO 06006KT 7SM CLR 23/06 A3026 RMK AO2
T02300060
METAR KAJZ 210855Z AUTO 12008KT 7SM CLR 22/06 A3025 RMK AO2
T02240061
METAR KAJZ 210835Z AUTO 19007KT 7SM CLR 24/05 A3025 RMK AO2
T02420051
KMTJ 210535Z 2106/2206 13012KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM210800 15006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211800 32008KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM212300 20009KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM220000 17010G19KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM220300 14011KT P6SM FEW110 SCT150
METAR KMTJ 210853Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02060056 50007
METAR KMTJ 210753Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02220061
METAR KMTJ 210653Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02560056 403440172
METAR K7BM 210935Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 210915Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 210855Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 210935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/05 A3052 RMK AO2
T01130053
METAR KAEJ 210915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3052 RMK AO2
T01260059
METAR KAEJ 210855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3052 RMK AO2
T01320062
METAR KANK 210935Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3046 RMK AO2
T01330061
METAR KANK 210915Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3046 RMK AO2
T01330062
METAR KANK 210855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3046 RMK AO2 T01420062
50000
METAR KMYP 210935Z AUTO 30012KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 210915Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 210855Z AUTO 29014KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 210935Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3031 RMK AO2
T02130045
METAR KAIB 210915Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM FEW120 22/04 A3031 RMK AO2
T02160042
METAR KAIB 210855Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM FEW120 23/04 A3030 RMK AO2
T02310040 51014
KTEX 210535Z 2106/2206 14005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250 PROB30 2116/2118
6SM -SHRA BKN080
FM211800 20007KT P6SM -SHRA BKN090 PROB30 2118/2124 4SM -TSRA
BKN070CB
FM220000 14007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KTEX 210915Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM BKN120 16/06 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 210855Z AUTO 12011KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 BKN120 16/06 A3061
RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 210835Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN070 BKN085 OVC120 17/05 A3061
RMK AO2
METAR K04V 210935Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM SCT120 12/07 A3052 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 210915Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM SCT120 12/07 A3052 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 210855Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3053 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 210853Z AUTO 07010KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02000061 50004
METAR KCEZ 210753Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02170067
METAR KCEZ 210653Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02560061 403560172
KDRO 210535Z 2106/2206 05005KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250
FM212000 23009KT P6SM SCT110 PROB30 2120/2123 5SM -TSRA
OVC025CB
FM212300 02011G21KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200 PROB30 2123/2201 5SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM220100 06010G20KT P6SM SCT090 BKN150 PROB30 2201/2203 5SM
-TSRA BKN090CB
FM220500 05006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200
METAR KDRO 210853Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP200
T01610056 $
METAR KDRO 210653Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP195
T01780061 403280144
METAR KPSO 210935Z AUTO 09002KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 BKN085 15/08 A3051
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 210915Z AUTO 25002KT 10SM FEW027 SCT060 OVC085 16/07 A3051
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 210855Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM BKN050 BKN075 OVC120 14/08 A3050
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 210935Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM SCT080 BKN110 11/01 A3084 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 210915Z AUTO 23011KT 10SM OVC110 11/01 A3084 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 210855Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM SCT080 OVC100 12/00 A3085 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 210520Z 2106/2206 29008KT P6SM FEW150
FM210800 VRB05KT P6SM SCT120 BKN180
FM212000 21010KT P6SM SCT150
FM220000 23012KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 BKN180
METAR KALS 210852Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01000072 53000 $
METAR KALS 210752Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP215
T01220083 $
METAR KALS 210652Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01500083 403110078 $
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 09:40 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...337/020
16000 FT MSL...357/018
15600 FT MSL...345/019
15000 FT MSL...345/021
14400 FT MSL...347/022
14000 FT MSL...353/019
13300 FT MSL...345/020
13000 FT MSL...350/018
12400 FT MSL...347/018
12000 FT MSL...332/016
11800 FT MSL...340/016
11100 FT MSL...324/014
11000 FT MSL...309/013
10400 FT MSL...223/010
10200 FT MSL...296/010
10100 FT MSL...205/010
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0555 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1142 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
A few lingering showers are diminishing mostly in the Four
Corners area. Look for these to drop off over the next few
hours. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will pick up between
18Z and 00Z over the higher terrain along and south of the I-70
corridor with more scattered coverage across the Uintas in
northeastern Utah and the San Juans in southwestern Colorado.
Otherwise, expect VFR and light winds through the TAF period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 210539Z 2106/2206 23010KT P6SM VCSH BKN120 PROB30 2106/2108
VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM210800 17006KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM211200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM212000 03007KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KPGA 210853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3021 RMK AO2 RAB11E28
SLP153 P0000 60000 T02610133 50012 $
METAR KPGA 210753Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM SCT110 27/13 A3022 RMK AO2 RAB38E50
SLP153 P0000 T02670128 $
METAR KPGA 210653Z AUTO 19008G23KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02720133 403940256 $
METAR KRQE 210853Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 19/09 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01890094 58007 $
METAR KRQE 210753Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM FEW120 19/09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01940089 $
METAR KRQE 210653Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW110 18/09 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01780094 403220111 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0825 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION...Friday 21/06Z through Saturday 22/06Z...Isolated
showers and thunderstorms will continue through early Friday
morning, around 10Z. Another round of scattered thunderstorms
developing after 18Z Friday and continuing into early evening.
Daytime winds SW-NW 5-15 kts Friday. Localized/brief MVFR and
gusty/erratic winds to 40 kts in heavier storms.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 22/06Z through Monday 24/06Z...Scattered
thunderstorm activity becomes more focused on the higher terrain
areas for Saturday and Sunday afternoons. Daytime winds SW-W 5-15
kts Saturday and Sunday. Light and variable or terrain driven wind
overnight. Gusty and erratic winds near thunderstorms.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 210842Z 2109/2212 15008KT P6SM SCT200
FM212000 31008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 2121/2203
VRB15G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM220300 15008KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
METAR KSLC 210854Z 12007KT 10SM SCT220 28/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02830072 50005
METAR KSLC 210754Z 14009KT 10SM FEW220 31/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP115
T03060072
METAR KSLC 210654Z 15010KT 10SM SCT180 31/08 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03060078 403890239
KVEL 210535Z 2106/2206 27005KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM212000 25008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM220100 28006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM220300 33007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
METAR KVEL 210853Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 20/04 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02000044 51011
METAR KVEL 210753Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02170050
METAR KVEL 210653Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02110067 403500156
METAR KPUC 210853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02330039 50000
METAR KPUC 210753Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02390033
METAR KPUC 210653Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02560033 403500172
KCNY 210535Z 2106/2206 15005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM212000 30007KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM212300 21006KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM220200 18007KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
METAR KCNY 210853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02560028 51015
METAR KCNY 210753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02560028
METAR KCNY 210653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02720028 403890206
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0843 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 1018 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026...
KSLC, Issued 1018 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026...
The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions
through the overnight hours with some scattered clouds. Southerly
winds will continue overnight before shifting to the north between
19Z and 21Z. With increasing moisture, there is a 30 percent
chance of the terminal seeing a period of gusty and erratic
thunderstorm winds Friday, with the most likely time during the
late afternoon and early evening.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will prevail
across the airspace through the overnight hours. Scattered showers
and thunderstorms over southern Utah are expected to persist into
the overnight hours before diminishing as sunrise approaches. Any
storms that develop will have the potential to produce gusty and
erratic winds, lightning, and brief mountain obscurations. With
moisture increasing tomorrow, coverage of showers and
thunderstorms will become a bit more widespread tomorrow
afternoon, with similar potential aviation impacts as today. Away
from thunderstorms, generally light and terrain driven winds will
prevail.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 210520Z 2106/2206 16005KT P6SM SCT200
FM211900 27012G20KT P6SM SCT080 SCT150
PROB30 2122/2202 VRB15G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM220400 15006KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150=
METAR KEVW 210853Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02060039 50002
METAR KEVW 210753Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02000050
METAR KEVW 210653Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02110044 403280139
KRKS 210528Z 2106/2206 20005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM211800 31008KT P6SM SCT100
FM220300 06009KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100 OVC200
METAR KRKS 210854Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02110039 50001
METAR KRKS 210754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02170039
METAR KRKS 210654Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02110039 403330139
KRWL 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120
FM211700 26009G17KT P6SM SKC
FM212000 30011G19KT P6SM FEW130
FM212300 35010G18KT P6SM FEW130
FM220400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT130 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 210520Z 2106/2206 12008KT P6SM SKC
FM210700 18010KT P6SM FEW150
FM211500 24010KT P6SM SKC
FM211700 34010G18KT P6SM SCT150
FM212300 09012G20KT P6SM BKN150
FM220200 16008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KLAR 210853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01220050 55000
METAR KLAR 210753Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 13/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01280056
METAR KLAR 210653Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01560061 403060083
KCYS 210520Z 2106/2206 27007KT P6SM SKC
FM210800 26008KT P6SM FEW150
FM211400 30009KT P6SM SKC
FM211700 35010G18KT P6SM FEW150
FM212200 05008KT P6SM SCT150
FM220000 14008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KCYS 210853Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01720100 56010
METAR KCYS 210753Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP158
T01720100
METAR KCYS 210653Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01890100 403110133
Riverton (KRIW) 08/21/26 09:32 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...103/003
25000 FT MSL...143/001
24000 FT MSL...307/002
22000 FT MSL...229/001
20000 FT MSL...279/008
19000 FT MSL...327/014
18000 FT MSL...318/025
17000 FT MSL...325/026
16800 FT MSL...351/008
16000 FT MSL...320/027
15000 FT MSL...323/024
14600 FT MSL...328/020
14000 FT MSL...318/025
13000 FT MSL...318/024
12700 FT MSL...315/022
12000 FT MSL...310/018
11100 FT MSL...310/021
11000 FT MSL...306/020
10000 FT MSL...300/020
10000 FT MSL...302/021
9000 FT MSL...302/021
8900 FT MSL...302/020
8100 FT MSL...319/020
8000 FT MSL...318/020
7300 FT MSL...336/020
7000 FT MSL...339/018
6700 FT MSL...345/018
6200 FT MSL...000/015
6000 FT MSL...009/017
6000 FT MSL...012/016
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/21/26 09:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...329/037
15100 FT MSL...335/028
15000 FT MSL...329/030
14000 FT MSL...332/028
13200 FT MSL...336/026
13000 FT MSL...335/027
12000 FT MSL...332/022
11700 FT MSL...330/020
11000 FT MSL...326/019
10500 FT MSL...320/014
10000 FT MSL...255/014
9500 FT MSL...278/014
9000 FT MSL...216/018
8600 FT MSL...209/013
8000 FT MSL...183/021
7900 FT MSL...181/017
7400 FT MSL...169/021
7000 FT MSL...171/024
6700 FT MSL...170/022
6600 FT MSL...167/020
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0845 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 946 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Any lingering showers end by the start of the TAF period. Monsoonal
moisture will begin to move into southwestern portions of the area
on Friday. Most of this moisture will be above the surface, so it
will be enough for scattered rain showers and thunderstorms to
develop, but not enough for much rain to reach the ground. Showers
and storms will first develop near KBPI and KPNA around 20Z, with
KJAC, KRIW, and KLND following around 21Z. There may be showers and
storms near KRKS as well, but the chance was too low (15-20%) to
include a PROB30 group at this time. There is about a 15% chance of
showers at KBPI, KPNA, and KJAC late Friday evening once PROB30
groups end at 03-04Z.
Wind will remain below 10 knots tonight into Friday morning. Then,
wind will increase late Friday morning and Friday afternoon to
around 10 knots for most terminals. KCPR will be a bit gusty with
gusts around 20 knots through the afternoon hours. The main threat
with showers and storms will be strong downdrafts and outflows.
Convective wind gusts may reach as high as 50 mph Friday afternoon.
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 0812 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1125 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR conditions will prevail across all terminals for the duration of
this TAF period. Winds through the night will pose no aviation
hazard as they will primarily be less than 10 knots. Winds ramp up
across all sites with gusts up to 20 knots by 23Z Friday. Winds will
diminish once again by the end of this forecast period to less than
10 knots. Showers and thunderstorms are possible Friday afternoon,
impacting most terminals except KRWL, KCDR, and KAIA. However,
chances remain low and so does confidence, so kept any mention of
activity out of this set of TAFs.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 210935Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3021 RMK AO2
T01900140
METAR KIBM 210915Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3022 RMK AO2
T01900138
METAR KIBM 210855Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3021 RMK AO2
T01900136
KSNY 210520Z 2106/2206 18008KT P6SM SKC
FM210900 24007KT P6SM FEW150
FM211600 01007KT P6SM FEW150
FM212300 12010G18KT P6SM SKC
FM220500 15008KT P6SM FEW150 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 210935Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3012 RMK AO2
T02180175
METAR KOGA 210855Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3013 RMK AO2
T02150171
METAR KOGA 210835Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3014 RMK AO2
T02100171
KMCK 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM211700 14010G20KT P6SM BKN190
FM220200 11010KT P6SM BKN110 PROB30 2202/2206 33020G35KT 4SM
TSRA SCT050CB
METAR KMCK 210853Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01940172 58009
METAR KMCK 210753Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02000178
METAR KMCK 210653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01830172
North Platte (KLNX) 08/21/26 09:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
36200 FT MSL...319/053
22000 FT MSL...318/028
20500 FT MSL...324/026
18000 FT MSL...305/046
17000 FT MSL...273/023
16000 FT MSL...320/031
15000 FT MSL...310/023
14000 FT MSL...315/023
13000 FT MSL...266/019
12000 FT MSL...265/021
12000 FT MSL...266/031
11000 FT MSL...245/019
10100 FT MSL...267/024
10000 FT MSL...256/025
9000 FT MSL...258/027
8000 FT MSL...258/021
7500 FT MSL...242/020
7000 FT MSL...247/018
6500 FT MSL...252/016
6000 FT MSL...236/027
5400 FT MSL...282/014
5000 FT MSL...228/019
4800 FT MSL...290/014
4100 FT MSL...309/013
4000 FT MSL...329/014
3700 FT MSL...003/015
3400 FT MSL...015/015
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0823 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1227 AM CDT Fri Aug 21 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail across most of western and
north central Nebraska throughout the effective TAF period. By the
early morning hours, expecting some thunderstorm development across
north central Nebraska and the Sandhills, but should remain south
and east of KVTN. These storms may bring brief, localized reductions
in ceilings and visibility, as well as gusty and erratic winds. Mid
level cloud is expected to linger, with surface winds remaining out
of the south and southeast. Some question remains on whether storms
will redevelop late afternoon and evening. As such, confidence
remains low on whether or not additional impacts to area terminals
may occur late in the TAF period.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 210606Z 2106/2206 16009KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 2106/2107
10015G35KT 5SM -TSRA SCT050CB
FM210900 19010KT P6SM FEW250
FM211800 16010G20KT P6SM SCT210
FM220200 13009KT P6SM BKN160
METAR KGLD 210853Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02110167 58012
METAR KGLD 210753Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02000167
METAR KGLD 210653Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02110167 403390167
KGCK 210520Z 2106/2206 12009KT P6SM SCT200
FM211200 14007KT P6SM SCT250
FM211800 15010G20KT P6SM SCT250
FM220000 14009KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 210854Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02390156 58013
METAR KGCK 210754Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02390167
METAR KGCK 210654Z AUTO 07011KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02390172
METAR KLBL 210856Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02280178 58006
METAR KLBL 210756Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02330178
METAR KLBL 210656Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02440183
METAR KEHA 210935Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3015 RMK AO2
T01940173
METAR KEHA 210915Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3015 RMK AO2
T01980174
METAR KEHA 210855Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3015 RMK AO2
T02060175
Goodland (KGLD) 08/21/26 09:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...006/033
14000 FT MSL...029/024
13000 FT MSL...028/025
12600 FT MSL...029/025
12000 FT MSL...027/026
11000 FT MSL...012/025
10700 FT MSL...017/014
10000 FT MSL...337/024
9100 FT MSL...337/010
9000 FT MSL...333/009
8000 FT MSL...311/013
8000 FT MSL...314/013
7000 FT MSL...288/013
6900 FT MSL...291/014
6000 FT MSL...228/014
6000 FT MSL...212/015
5300 FT MSL...189/026
5000 FT MSL...188/030
4700 FT MSL...192/027
4200 FT MSL...197/026
4000 FT MSL...211/020
4000 FT MSL...214/019
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/21/26 09:42 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
22000 FT MSL...013/024
12000 FT MSL...010/016
11700 FT MSL...358/025
11000 FT MSL...351/021
10000 FT MSL...286/019
9800 FT MSL...305/009
9000 FT MSL...263/019
8200 FT MSL...245/014
8000 FT MSL...236/015
7100 FT MSL...226/016
7000 FT MSL...232/017
6000 FT MSL...215/019
6000 FT MSL...216/019
5000 FT MSL...175/025
5000 FT MSL...178/024
4300 FT MSL...154/030
4000 FT MSL...153/036
3800 FT MSL...143/033
3200 FT MSL...139/032
3000 FT MSL...136/026
3000 FT MSL...136/026
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0842 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 240 AM MDT Fri Aug 21 2026
VFR conditions look to prevail throughout the period for both
KGLD and KMCK, with light southerly or variable winds. Evening
storms are possible at both terminals. Very low confidence with
regard to thunderstorm development and coverage, low enough to
preclude explicit mention with the 12Z TAF issuance.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0501 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 930 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Excellent flying weather is expected to continue through this
TAF period, with VFR/SKC, scattered cirrus, and light southeast
winds prevailing. Radar at 0230z depicted thunderstorms near
MCK, well north of HYS. The expectation is for this activity
to dissipate, with no aviation impacts, as such the 06z TAF
issuance will be dry for all airports.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 210520Z 2106/2206 VRB05KT P6SM FEW250
FM220000 13007KT P6SM SCT250=
METAR KGUY 210853Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02110178 50006
METAR KGUY 210753Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02170178
METAR KGUY 210653Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02280172
KDHT 210520Z 2106/2206 25005KT P6SM SKC
FM211800 13006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 210853Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM FEW120 21/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02060139 53004
METAR KDHT 210753Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02330128
METAR KDHT 210653Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02610122
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0457 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1124 PM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR conditions and light winds continue through the whole 06Z TAF
period. Chances for thunderstorms this afternoon are too low at
all sites to make mentions in the TAFs. Trends will be monitored
in the coming packages to see if an isolated thunderstorm could
develop over any of the terminals.
Rangel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 210837Z 2109/2206 08006KT P6SM BKN100
FM211800 20008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 2123/2202
VRB20G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM220200 08011KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KFMN 210853Z AUTO 36007KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02110083 50003 $
METAR KFMN 210753Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02330089 $
METAR KFMN 210653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02560094 403670200 $
METAR KLVS 210853Z AUTO 17011KT 10SM FEW110 17/11 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01670111 50001
METAR KLVS 210753Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN120 16/12 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP193
T01610117
METAR KLVS 210653Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01720117 403060133
METAR KRTN 210853Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01220078 51014
METAR KRTN 210753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01500078
METAR KRTN 210653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01830078 403390128
METAR KCAO 210855Z AUTO 28013KT 10SM FEW120 24/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02390089 53006
METAR KCAO 210755Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02390100
METAR KCAO 210655Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02390106 403610183
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0831 UTC Friday, August 21, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1145 PM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
High res models depict showers and thunderstorms gradually
diminishing by 09Z. On Friday, scattered to isolated showers and
thunderstorms will return along and west of the central mountain
chain with isolated activity on the east central and southeast
plains. Storm motion will be slow and variable. A few of the
stronger storms will be capable of producing wet microbursts with
localized, brief, and erratic wind gusts up to 50 mph.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 210000Z
VALID 210600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1711 1913+22 2306+14 2814-07 2715-18 252032 252042 262455
BCE 3506+14 1707-06 1913-18 990032 990042 241855
LND 9900+20 3307+12 2924-07 3033-18 283633 283644 294855
RKS 9900 2913+14 2917-07 3125-18 282433 282443 293255
GJT 0505+22 9900+14 2506-06 2912-18 291533 293143 304255
FMN 0810+21 0605+13 9900-06 0608-18 310632 321642 323155
ABQ 2016+20 1607+13 0810-06 0512-17 360932 341242 352454
MBW 3126 2913+11 2222-07 2517-18 292834 304045 305758
DEN 2123+20 2116+12 3115-06 3315-18 302433 303044 323455
PUB 1908+20 2207+12 0209-06 3514-18 311833 322544 333455
ALS 1808+13 0807-06 0305-18 301633 312143 324155
TCC 1915 2209+20 2207+12 0409-06 3609-17 361332 351243 353855
BFF 1822 1817+17 2409+10 3239-07 3237-18 304834 305245 325557
GLD 1922 2510+18 0206+11 3425-06 3331-19 323334 314044 314556
GCK 1618+23 2120+18 2518+10 3421-07 3534-18 332733 323244 323455
GAG 1920+26 2117+18 2517+10 3621-06 3419-18 342233 342643 332955
AMA 2024 2314+19 2810+11 0220-06 3407-17 342033 352643 353255
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DATA BASED ON 210000Z
VALID 211200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 2305 2509+21 2314+13 9900-06 2510-18 272234 273143 273955
BCE 1709+13 1309-06 2015-18 201532 201342 221654
LND 2809+20 2914+13 3025-07 3033-20 294134 284543 294955
RKS 2710 2915+13 3017-06 3020-19 292834 283543 283855
GJT 9900+21 9900+13 3105-06 3307-18 281733 292943 303955
FMN 9900+20 9900+13 1606-06 1105-17 310933 301642 342955
ABQ 2108+19 2206+12 1308-06 1108-17 361232 351842 362755
MBW 3021 3018+13 3024-07 3126-19 293434 294044 304956
DEN 3010+21 2909+14 2714-06 3121-19 312334 303144 334555
PUB 2508+21 2408+13 3505-06 3011-18 312433 312544 332655
ALS 2505+13 9900-06 9900-18 321333 332543 333355
TCC 2522 2908+20 9900+12 1008-06 0407-18 361833 352444 362455
BFF 2812 2715+18 2717+12 2726-08 3027-20 314734 305045 316356
GLD 2310 2905+20 0606+12 3523-07 3221-19 313234 313844 344456
GCK 3310+26 3512+19 3612+12 3416-06 3520-19 322433 322644 343256
GAG 2525+26 2717+18 3014+11 3611-06 0117-18 342133 352244 342556
AMA 2521 3011+19 3210+11 0611-07 0209-18 362133 352244 011855
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DATA BASED ON 210000Z
VALID 220000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1306+22 9900+13 2310-06 2222-17 202232 212742 232755
BCE 2306+13 1521-06 1622-15 182231 182042 192654
LND 3505+21 3506+13 3010-06 2818-18 282833 284043 284755
RKS 2809 3106+15 3107-06 2507-17 281933 273442 273355
GJT 9900+23 9900+15 9900-05 2105-17 251131 281042 291454
FMN 3305+23 9900+14 1307-05 1809-16 990031 350842 031354
ABQ 1805+22 9900+13 9900-05 9900-16 061132 032042 022055
MBW 3507 3408+14 3122-06 3126-18 313834 314643 314955
DEN 0209+22 0408+13 3014-06 3220-18 322633 323443 313655
PUB 9900+23 9900+14 3410-06 3416-17 322732 333342 332754
ALS 2107+14 0905-06 0106-17 322031 331942 342455
TCC 2107 2108+22 2108+13 0409-06 0311-17 361433 021843 032055
BFF 1209 1208+18 3112+12 3132-07 3137-19 314734 325644 326255
GLD 1321 1815+18 2721+12 3231-06 3137-18 323433 323743 324255
GCK 1121+26 1510+18 2814+13 3228-07 3227-17 323033 333043 333555
GAG 9900+29 9900+20 2606+12 3417-07 3326-18 332133 342343 342956
AMA 9900 9900+22 9900+13 0112-07 3517-17 351533 011843 012455
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