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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1125 MDT Tuesday, August 11, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 111656Z 20005KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP107 T03220094
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METAR KFNL 111556Z 19006KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP113 T02890083
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METAR KFNL 111456Z 25004KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP112 T02560100
51010 $
METAR KGXY 111656Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03390106
METAR KGXY 111556Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 30/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03000106
METAR KGXY 111456Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02670100 51007
METAR KLMO 111655Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3012 RMK AO2
T03220104
METAR KLMO 111635Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3011 RMK AO2
T03060108
METAR KLMO 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3011 RMK AO2
T03050110
METAR KBDU 111655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/06 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 111635Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 31/08 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 111635Z AUTO 18004KT 7SM FEW150 33/06 A3009 RMK AO2 T03310061
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METAR KEIK 111615Z AUTO VRB03KT 7SM BKN160 33/06 A3009 RMK AO2 T03290056
$
METAR KEIK 111555Z AUTO 17004KT 8SM FEW150 32/06 A3009 RMK AO2 T03200058
$
KBJC 111129Z 1112/1212 29010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM111500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW220
FM111700 03008KT P6SM FEW100 BKN220
FM112000 36009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
TEMPO 1120/1124 VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN100
FM120000 03010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 1200/1203
VRB20G30KT -SHRA
FM120300 25011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
METAR KBJC 111645Z 16007KT 10SM SCT120 32/07 A3017
METAR KBJC 111553Z 13006KT 10SM SCT120 30/09 A3016
METAR KBJC 111447Z 14003KT 10SM SCT120 28/09 A3016
KDEN 111536Z 1116/1218 VRB06KT P6SM FU FEW120 SCT180 BKN220
FM111800 01011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
FM112100 36012KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120
TEMPO 1121/1201 VRB20G35KT -SHRA BKN100
FM120100 06010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN130 PROB30 1201/1203
VRB20G30KT -SHRA
FM120300 21009KT P6SM FEW090 BKN120
METAR KDEN 111653Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW120 SCT180 SCT220 32/06 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP102 T03220056
METAR KDEN 111553Z 22004KT 10SM FEW120 SCT180 SCT220 31/07 A3013 RMK AO2
SLP100 T03110067
METAR KDEN 111453Z 25006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT180 BKN220 28/08 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP103 T02830078 52009
METAR KBKF 111558Z 19003KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 31/05 A3014 RMK
AO2A SLP099 T03060051
METAR KBKF 111458Z 22006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 SCT220 29/08 A3014 RMK
AO2A SLP103 T02860077 52008
KAPA 111129Z 1112/1212 23011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
FM111500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM111800 03007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
TEMPO 1120/1124 VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN100
FM120000 18010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 1200/1203
VRB20G30KT -SHRA
FM120300 23011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
METAR KAPA 111653Z 07005KT 10SM FEW140 FEW220 31/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03110050
METAR KAPA 111553Z VRB04KT 10SM FEW140 SCT220 30/06 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03000061
METAR KAPA 111453Z 26005KT 10SM SCT140 BKN220 28/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02830067 51008
METAR KMNH 111655Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 29/05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 111635Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM HZ CLR 32/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 111555Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM HZ CLR 30/08 A3005 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 111655Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 111635Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 111615Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 111655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 32/07 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03220072
METAR KLIC 111555Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03110078
METAR KLIC 111455Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP107
T02720094 51008
METAR KHEQ 111635Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 34/10 A2996 RMK AO2 T03430103
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METAR KHEQ 111615Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A2997 RMK AO2 T03330106
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METAR KHEQ 111555Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A2996 RMK AO2 T03130117
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METAR K2V6 111655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/06 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 111635Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 111615Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 33/09 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 111635Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 111615Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 111555Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A2998 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 111653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP097
T03390094
METAR KITR 111553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP094
T03220089
METAR KITR 111453Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP098
T03000094 51009
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/11/2026
Fort Collins - 06:07:23 MDT / 20:03:32 MDT
Denver - 06:08:35 MDT / 20:01:28 MDT
Sterling - 05:59:46 MDT / 19:56:19 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/11/26 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...338/007
11100 FT MSL...019/011
11000 FT MSL...017/011
10000 FT MSL...010/013
9900 FT MSL...012/011
9000 FT MSL...020/010
8900 FT MSL...025/010
8000 FT MSL...026/008
8000 FT MSL...025/009
7200 FT MSL...024/007
7000 FT MSL...033/006
6600 FT MSL...025/006
6000 FT MSL...033/008
5900 FT MSL...072/007
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1136 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Wednesday/...
Issued at 536 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR to continue through tonight. Smoke could still be an issue,
though the hi-res modelshint at continued improvements. Typical
diurnal wind pattern is expected through mid afternoon (prior to
convection). South-southwest winds will weaken and turn
clockwise, 14-16Z and then become a northerly direction 17-18Z.
Anotherround of afternoon and early evening scattered showers and
isolated thunderstorms will occur. The best time frameat the
Denver airports looks to be 20-24Z. Wind gusts up to 35 knots are
possible, and one or two wind shifts will likely occur. The
threat for showers and thunderstorms decreases 00-03Z, and winds
are expected to return to the south to southwest for the night.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 111655Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 111635Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 111615Z AUTO 28008G15KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 111655Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03130016
METAR KAFF 111555Z AUTO 36010KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03010023
METAR KAFF 111455Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02780060 51007
KCOS 111138Z 1112/1212 35007KT P6SM SCT200
FM111600 06008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM112000 13010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 PROB30 1121/1201
VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM120100 33012KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM120400 35007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KCOS 111654Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW120 FEW180 SCT230 31/05 A3020 RMK AO2
SLP109 T03110050
METAR KCOS 111554Z 00000KT 10SM FEW180 FEW230 29/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02940056
METAR KCOS 111454Z 00000KT 10SM FEW180 FEW230 26/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02610072 51008
METAR KFLY 111635Z AUTO 08009KT 060V120 10SM CLR 30/05 A3028 RMK AO2
T03020048
METAR KFLY 111615Z AUTO 06007KT 030V090 10SM CLR 30/05 A3028 RMK AO2
T02990046
METAR KFLY 111555Z AUTO 03010G16KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3027 RMK AO2
T02980043
KFCS 111253Z 1112/1218 31006KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 1118/1119 13009G18KT 9999 VCTS BKN090CB QNH3015INS
TEMPO 1120/1124 VRB25G35KT 8000 -TSRA OVC090CB
BECMG 1201/1202 33009KT 9000 -SHRA BKN110 OVC130 QNH3012INS
BECMG 1206/1207 35006KT 9999 NSW SCT140 QNH3010INS
TX33/1118Z
TN15/1112Z
METAR KFCS 111655Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 32/04 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP115
T03160044 $
METAR KFCS 111555Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03050050 $
METAR KFCS 111455Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02710065 51006 $
KPUB 111138Z 1112/1212 28006KT P6SM SCT200
FM111600 16007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM112000 12010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 1122/1202
VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN100CB
FM120200 33012KT P6SM BKN120
FM120500 30005KT P6SM SCT140 BKN200
METAR KPUB 111653Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP104 T03170089
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METAR KPUB 111553Z 29010KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03000089
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METAR KPUB 111453Z 29011KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP111 T02780100
51005 $
METAR KVTP 111655Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 20/M36 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 111635Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 18/M37 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 111615Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 17/M38 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 111654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03060067
METAR KTAD 111554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02940067
METAR KTAD 111454Z AUTO 25012KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02670078 50004
METAR KLHX 111653Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM 33/11 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP095
T03280111 $
METAR KLHX 111553Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM 30/12 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP100
T03000117 $
METAR KLHX 111453Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM 27/11 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP105
T02670111 51006 $
METAR KLAA 111653Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP090
T03330122
METAR KLAA 111553Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP095
T03060122
METAR KLAA 111453Z AUTO 10SM CLR 28/12 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP099 T02780117
51009
METAR KSPD 111656Z AUTO 16006KT 34/09 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP093 T03440094
METAR KSPD 111556Z AUTO 19007KT 33/09 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP095 T03330094
METAR KSPD 111456Z AUTO 22009KT 31/09 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP098 T03060094
51002
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/11/2026
Burlington - 05:58:39 MDT / 19:49:54 MDT
Pueblo - 06:10:01 MDT / 19:57:19 MDT
Lamar - 06:02:20 MDT / 19:48:58 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 08/11/26 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...352/012
15000 FT MSL...337/017
14200 FT MSL...342/017
14000 FT MSL...340/017
13000 FT MSL...324/014
12400 FT MSL...333/009
12000 FT MSL...324/012
11000 FT MSL...344/008
10800 FT MSL...345/009
10000 FT MSL...352/010
9700 FT MSL...345/011
9000 FT MSL...001/011
8600 FT MSL...009/009
8000 FT MSL...020/006
7700 FT MSL...023/006
7000 FT MSL...052/005
7000 FT MSL...062/005
6400 FT MSL...067/006
6000 FT MSL...079/006
5900 FT MSL...119/007
5700 FT MSL...121/006
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1712 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1056 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
Generally VFR conditions are expected at COS, PUB and ALS over
the next 24 hours. Scattered showers and storms will once again
develop over the higher terrain through the afternoon, and push
east across the adjacent plains through the late afternoon and
evening hours. Storms to be mainly high based, with gusty
outflow winds up to 45kts and lightning being the main threats
to the terminals. With that said, will maintain prob30 groups
at all three terminals mainly between 22Z-02Z. Winds at the
terminals to be generally diurnally driven, save for said
gusty outflow boundaries. Convective cloud cover to slowly
diminish through the overnight hours. Mtn storms to develop
once again at the tail end of the this taf period (18Z) Wed.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 111653Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02780072
METAR KCAG 111553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02330078
METAR KCAG 111453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01780083 50006
METAR KHDN 111656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02610067
METAR KHDN 111556Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP172
T02330067
METAR KHDN 111456Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02060061 51009
METAR KSBS 111655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3031 RMK AO1
T02360066
METAR KSBS 111635Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3032 RMK AO1
T02210066
METAR KSBS 111615Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3032 RMK AO1
T02090071
METAR K33V 111655Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 111615Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3043 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 111653Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02830067
METAR KEEO 111553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02560072
METAR KEEO 111453Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02220083 51006
METAR K20V 111655Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 111635Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 111615Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 20/07 A3048 RMK AO2
T01980066
METAR KGNB 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 18/07 A3048 RMK AO2
T01790065
METAR KGNB 111555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC100 17/07 A3049 RMK AO2
T01730066
METAR K0CO 111635Z AUTO 31007G16KT 10SM BKN100 11/03 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 111615Z AUTO 29010G14KT 10SM OVC100 10/02 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 111555Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM BKN100 10/02 A3077 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 111653Z AUTO 30012G23KT 10SM OVC075 16/02 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 111633Z AUTO 30014G22KT 10SM BKN085 OVC110 16/02 A3063 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 111614Z AUTO 30014G20KT 10SM OVC110 14/02 A3063 RMK AO2
KGJT 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT110 SCT250
FM111400 16007KT P6SM SCT250
FM111900 29010G19KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM120000 32007KT P6SM SCT250
FM120600 10006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGJT 111653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03000078
METAR KGJT 111553Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02780078
METAR KGJT 111453Z 14004KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP135 T02670072
51012
KRIL 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB03KT P6SM SCT120
FM111700 31007KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1120/1124 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA
BKN090CB
FM120000 34007KT P6SM BKN250
FM120600 12004KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRIL 111653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02890072
METAR KRIL 111553Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02670078
METAR KRIL 111453Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02330067 50010
METAR K5SM 111654Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/02 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 111634Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/02 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 111614Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/03 A3066 RMK AO2
KEGE 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB03KT P6SM SCT110 BKN250
FM111900 27008G17KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1120/1124 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN090CB
FM120000 02007KT P6SM BKN120
FM120600 12003KT P6SM SCT130
METAR KEGE 111656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02560072
METAR KEGE 111556Z 15003KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02390089
METAR KEGE 111456Z 00000KT 10SM FEW110 21/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02060089 50006
KASE 111141Z 1112/1212 20005KT P6SM SCT100
FM111500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW090 SCT250
FM111800 36007G16KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1120/1124 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN090CB
FM120100 15007KT P6SM BKN100
FM120600 18006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KASE 111653Z VRB06KT 10SM FU CLR 26/05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02560050
METAR KASE 111553Z 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 23/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02330050
METAR KASE 111453Z 00000KT 10SM FU CLR 19/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01940050 50007
METAR KCCU 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 111555Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM SCT100 11/03 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 111653Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM SCT065 22/04 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02220044
METAR KLXV 111553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3057 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02060044
METAR KLXV 111453Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3058 RMK AO2 SLP157
T01720061 50003
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/11/2026
Rangely - 06:23:09 MDT / 20:17:27 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:24:11 MDT / 20:14:36 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:14:33 MDT / 20:10:23 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/11/26 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10400 FT MSL...273/009
10200 FT MSL...281/007
10100 FT MSL...269/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1153 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 545 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
Some lingering light shower activity is still ongoing but TAF
site impacts are not occurring with this. Today`s convective
shower and thunderstorm activity will pick up in the afternoon,
bringing potential for gusty outflow winds and brief periods of
MVFR conditions some sites. Gusty and erratic outflow winds
around 25 kts are possible with showers and thunderstorms.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 111655Z AUTO 13003KT 7SM CLR 29/07 A3021 RMK AO2
T02890066
METAR KAJZ 111635Z AUTO 14004KT 7SM CLR 28/07 A3021 RMK AO2
T02800070
METAR KAJZ 111615Z AUTO 11003KT 7SM CLR 27/07 A3021 RMK AO2
T02730069
KMTJ 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT200
FM111800 34008KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1120/1124 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA
BKN090CB
FM120000 17007KT P6SM BKN120
FM120600 14009KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KMTJ 111653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02780067
METAR KMTJ 111553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02610061
METAR KMTJ 111453Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02500072 51012
METAR K7BM 111655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 23/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 111655Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3038 RMK AO2
T02640044
METAR KAEJ 111635Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3038 RMK AO2
T02500055
METAR KAEJ 111615Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3039 RMK AO2
T02330056
METAR KANK 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3033 RMK AO2 T02340108
$
METAR KANK 111615Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3034 RMK AO2 T02150106
$
METAR KANK 111555Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3035 RMK AO2 T02040121
$
METAR KMYP 111655Z AUTO 30011G18KT 250V320 10SM CLR 15/02 A3084 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 111635Z AUTO 31014G18KT 10SM CLR 15/03 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 111615Z AUTO 32011G16KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 111655Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3022 RMK AO2
T02890078
METAR KAIB 111635Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3022 RMK AO2
T02890078
METAR KAIB 111615Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3022 RMK AO2
T02800074
KTEX 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB04KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
FM111600 28006KT P6SM FEW080 FEW200 PROB30 1118/1124
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN070CB BKN100
FM120000 29005KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 1200/1203 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA
BKN080CB
FM120600 15005KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KTEX 111655Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 111635Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 111615Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 21/05 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 111655Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3041 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 111635Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 111615Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3042 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 111653Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 28/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02830089
METAR KCEZ 111553Z AUTO 12005KT 9SM CLR 26/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02610094
METAR KCEZ 111453Z AUTO 05004KT 8SM CLR 23/10 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02330100 51008
KDRO 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM111700 27009G18KT P6SM FEW110 PROB30 1120/1124 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN070CB BKN100
FM120000 04009KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 1200/1204 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA
BKN080CB
FM120600 VRB03KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDRO 111653Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02830078
METAR KDRO 111553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02440089
METAR KDRO 111453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02170100 50003
METAR KPSO 111655Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3038 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 111635Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 111615Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 111655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT050 17/03 A3076 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3076 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 111615Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3076 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 111138Z 1112/1212 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
FM111800 29008KT P6SM SCT090 BKN140 PROB30 1121/1201
VRB25G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM120100 01012KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM120500 13007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KALS 111652Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02440067 $
METAR KALS 111552Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02170078 $
METAR KALS 111452Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01830078 51005 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/11/2026
Vail - 06:14:21 MDT / 20:06:53 MDT
Durango - 06:24:48 MDT / 20:08:31 MDT
Alamosa - 06:16:29 MDT / 20:00:52 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/11/26 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10400 FT MSL...273/009
10200 FT MSL...281/007
10100 FT MSL...269/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1153 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 545 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
Some lingering light shower activity is still ongoing but TAF
site impacts are not occurring with this. Today`s convective
shower and thunderstorm activity will pick up in the afternoon,
bringing potential for gusty outflow winds and brief periods of
MVFR conditions some sites. Gusty and erratic outflow winds
around 25 kts are possible with showers and thunderstorms.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 111727Z 1118/1218 VRB05KT P6SM BKN120
FM112100 35007KT P6SM SCT120
PROB30 1201/1203 VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM120330 25008KT P6SM BKN110=
METAR KPGA 111653Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 30/09 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP134
T03000094 $
METAR KPGA 111553Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02720100 $
METAR KPGA 111453Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02720100 51014 $
METAR KRQE 111653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02390089 $
METAR KRQE 111553Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02060106 $
METAR KRQE 111453Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 19/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01940111 53007 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION...Tuesday 11/12Z through Wednesday 12/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions away from thunderstorms. SCT-NMRS SHRA/TSRA and ISOLD
+TSRA through the period, but especially in the afternoon hours.
Stronger storms may produce brief MVFR/IFR and wind gusts as high
as 45kts. Sfc winds are not anticipated to affect flight operations.
OUTLOOK...Wednesday 12/12Z through Friday 14/12Z...Mainly VFR
conditions away from thunderstorms. SCT-NMRS SHRA/TSRA and ISOLD
+TSRA through the period, but especially in the afternoon hours.
Stronger storms may produce brief MVFR/IFR and wind gusts as high
as 45kts. Sfc winds are not anticipated to affect flight operations.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 111720Z 1118/1224 15008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM111900 32007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN120 PROB30 1120/1202
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM120200 15008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 1202/1206
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KSLC 111654Z 14007KT 10SM FEW140 SCT190 BKN250 31/11 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP121 ACSL DSNT SE T03110111 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 111554Z 17008KT 10SM FEW140 BKN180 30/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP120
T03000111 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 111454Z 17007KT 10SM SCT140 BKN250 28/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02830111 51007 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB04KT P6SM BKN250
FM112000 34010G20KT P6SM SCT250 PROB30 1120/1124 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN090CB
FM120000 27005KT P6SM BKN250
FM121000 27003KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KVEL 111653Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02720089
METAR KVEL 111553Z AUTO 19003KT 6SM HZ CLR 26/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02610089
METAR KVEL 111453Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02440100 53007
METAR KPUC 111653Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02720094
METAR KPUC 111553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 24/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02440100
METAR KPUC 111453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02220106 53008
KCNY 111141Z 1112/1212 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM111900 28008G18KT P6SM BKN250 PROB30 1119/1124 VRB15G25KT
-TSRA BKN090CB
FM120100 30010G20KT P6SM SCT250
FM120600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCNY 111653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03170089
METAR KCNY 111553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02890094
METAR KCNY 111453Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02560100 53010
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1130 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION...KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions
throughout the day. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected
to develop over the area starting mid afternoon, lasting into the
evening. There is a 30 percent chance that these storms will bring
periods of gusty and erratic winds to the terminal. Southerly winds
are expected to shift to the northwest between 18Z and 20Z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions are expected to
prevail over the airspace today with generally light and terrain
driven winds outside of showers. With monsoon moisture in place,
another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms will develop
today, with the best coverage from the mid afternoon into the
evening. Any storms that develop will be capable of producing gusty
and erratic winds and lightning with a chance of mountain
obscurations and temporary MVFR conditions from heavy rainfall.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 111720Z 1118/1218 22011KT P6SM SCT120 BKN150
FM111900 26012G20KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120
PROB30 1122/1204 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM120400 17006KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120=
METAR KEVW 111653Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM BKN120 23/08 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02280078
METAR KEVW 111553Z AUTO 24010KT 10SM SCT120 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02280083
METAR KEVW 111453Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM BKN110 20/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02000089 51007
KRKS 111720Z 1118/1218 26009KT P6SM BKN120
FM111900 26012G20KT P6SM FEW100 BKN120 PROB30 1120/1124
VRB20G35KT -TSRA SCT080CB
FM120100 24008KT P6SM FEW110 BKN150
FM121600 28010KT P6SM SCT090
METAR KRKS 111654Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT110 26/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02560061
METAR KRKS 111554Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02280056
METAR KRKS 111454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02170050 51011
KRWL 111130Z 1112/1212 25010KT P6SM SCT200
FM111900 27012G20KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1119/1201 VRB25G40KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM120200 25007KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KRWL 111653Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 27/06 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02670056
METAR KRWL 111553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02390056
METAR KRWL 111453Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02220056 52006
KLAR 111130Z 1112/1212 19007KT P6SM BKN150
FM111400 25007KT P6SM SCT200
FM111800 30012G22KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1121/1124 VRB25G40KT
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM120000 18009KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1200/1203 VRB25G40KT 6SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
METAR KLAR 111653Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02560067
METAR KLAR 111553Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02060072
METAR KLAR 111453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01830067 51008
KCYS 111405Z 1114/1212 29016G28KT P6SM SCT120
FM112100 26010KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 1121/1203 VRB25G40KT 6SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM120300 28006KT P6SM BKN200
METAR KCYS 111653Z 33015G24KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3018 RMK AO2 PK WND
30027/1638 SLP115 T03000033
METAR KCYS 111553Z 30011G21KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP107
T03000044
METAR KCYS 111453Z 31015G22KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02830044 51006
Riverton (KRIW) 08/11/26 17:10 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...313/001
16000 FT MSL...271/006
15000 FT MSL...247/024
14600 FT MSL...253/009
14000 FT MSL...278/007
13000 FT MSL...300/010
12800 FT MSL...245/011
12000 FT MSL...287/015
11200 FT MSL...287/011
11000 FT MSL...293/014
10000 FT MSL...287/015
10000 FT MSL...293/016
9000 FT MSL...293/014
8900 FT MSL...293/012
8100 FT MSL...299/012
8000 FT MSL...305/012
7400 FT MSL...304/010
7000 FT MSL...306/010
6700 FT MSL...320/009
6200 FT MSL...329/008
6000 FT MSL...336/009
5900 FT MSL...331/009
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/11/26 17:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...322/016
11700 FT MSL...307/020
11000 FT MSL...317/018
10500 FT MSL...318/020
10000 FT MSL...320/020
9500 FT MSL...316/019
9000 FT MSL...317/020
8600 FT MSL...315/019
8000 FT MSL...315/019
7900 FT MSL...316/020
7400 FT MSL...318/018
7000 FT MSL...314/022
6600 FT MSL...327/022
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1702 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1101 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR conditions prevail through the period. Lingering smoke is still
present across the area. The thickest is across northern Wyoming,
impacting KCOD and KWRL the most. THunderstorm chances are very
limited today, mainly around KRKS this afternoon.
Tonight, some weather models bring in light rain chances from the
southwest starting after 04Z. Models vary a lot in timing and
location, so confidence is low. For now, have included PROB30 groups
for KBPI and KPNA, with increasing clouds elsewhere.
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 1135 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 530 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR conditions expected over the next 24 hours, with CIGS at mid
to high levels or SKC through the period. Winds for WY terminals
generally westerly, with a northwesterly turn expected into the
afternoon, and then KRWL/KLAR may see a shift back to
southwesterly by the evening hours. Winds for NE terminals a bit
more variable due to nearby boundaries, though a push from the
west to northwest during the afternoon is expected. Once again
chance of thunderstorms near terminals with gusty winds, erratic
winds possible, and dry with little rain. Stronger storms may be
possible near KCDR, with low confidence in storms reaching KBFF
or KAIA, therefore not listed in TAF at this time.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 111655Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3007 RMK AO2
T03440061
METAR KIBM 111635Z AUTO 32012G17KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3007 RMK AO2
T03410061
METAR KIBM 111615Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3007 RMK AO2
T03340062
KSNY 111130Z 1112/1212 27005KT P6SM SCT150
FM111500 34008KT P6SM SCT200
FM112100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1121/1124 VRB25G40KT 6SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM120000 27012KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1200/1203 VRB25G40KT 6SM
-TSRA BKN100CB
FM120600 29008KT P6SM SCT200 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 111655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/22 A2994 RMK AO2
T03380217
METAR KOGA 111635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 33/20 A2994 RMK AO2
T03280204
METAR KOGA 111615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/21 A2994 RMK AO2
T03130212
KMCK 111720Z 1118/1218 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM120300 08007KT P6SM BKN250
FM120600 25006KT P6SM BKN250
FM121000 07005KT P6SM BKN250
FM121300 05007KT P6SM BKN250
FM121700 08010KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KMCK 111653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 33/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP088
T03280183
METAR KMCK 111553Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02940189
METAR KMCK 111453Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP091
T02610183 51008
North Platte (KLNX) 08/11/26 17:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
8000 FT MSL...182/014
7000 FT MSL...174/013
6000 FT MSL...143/008
5400 FT MSL...070/008
5000 FT MSL...047/007
4700 FT MSL...044/007
4100 FT MSL...028/007
4000 FT MSL...023/007
3600 FT MSL...031/008
3400 FT MSL...039/009
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1720 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1219 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail throughout the afternoon and
evening across western and north central Nebraska. Showers and
thunderstorms may develop across the Sandhills later this afternoon,
with no impacts expected at area terminals. Later this evening, as
storms track southeast across South Dakota, may see some impacts at
KVTN, especially in the late night to overnight hours. As storms
exit the region, patchy fog and low stratus are expected across
portions of north central Nebraska, including KVTN. This may lead to
MVFR to IFR conditions, especially if fog comes in more dense than
currently forecast.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 111720Z 1118/1218 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM112100 12006KT P6SM SCT100
FM120900 35006KT P6SM BKN250
FM121600 03007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 111653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 36/11 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP088
T03560111
METAR KGLD 111553Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP089
T03330117
METAR KGLD 111453Z AUTO 29007KT 10SM CLR 30/12 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP093
T03000117 51007
KGCK 111720Z 1118/1218 22020G30KT P6SM SKC
FM120100 16010KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KGCK 111654Z 22016G22KT 10SM CLR 36/12 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP093
T03610122
METAR KGCK 111554Z 23018KT 10SM CLR 33/13 A2994 RMK AO2 PK WND
22027/1515 SLP093 T03330128
METAR KGCK 111454Z 23014KT 10SM CLR 30/13 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP098 T03000133
58002
METAR KLBL 111656Z AUTO 21019KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
20026/1604 SLP114 T03560161
METAR KLBL 111556Z AUTO 21020G26KT 10SM CLR 33/16 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
22026/1549 SLP118 T03330161
METAR KLBL 111456Z AUTO 21015KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02830150 51005
METAR KEHA 111655Z AUTO 22020KT 10SM CLR 35/12 A3005 RMK AO2
T03520124
METAR KEHA 111635Z AUTO 23016KT 10SM CLR 35/12 A3005 RMK AO2
T03500124
METAR KEHA 111615Z AUTO 23017G21KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3006 RMK AO2
T03380130
Goodland (KGLD) 08/11/26 17:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...336/013
15000 FT MSL...336/013
14800 FT MSL...337/013
14000 FT MSL...307/010
13000 FT MSL...298/010
12600 FT MSL...295/009
12000 FT MSL...289/007
11000 FT MSL...278/004
10700 FT MSL...276/003
9200 FT MSL...330/002
8000 FT MSL...245/004
8000 FT MSL...246/004
7000 FT MSL...244/004
6900 FT MSL...248/004
6100 FT MSL...242/004
6000 FT MSL...241/004
5300 FT MSL...242/004
5000 FT MSL...248/004
4700 FT MSL...246/004
4200 FT MSL...248/007
4000 FT MSL...247/007
4000 FT MSL...231/007
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/11/26 17:11 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...316/008
14000 FT MSL...343/004
13900 FT MSL...334/002
13000 FT MSL...262/008
12000 FT MSL...232/003
11700 FT MSL...262/002
11000 FT MSL...267/007
10000 FT MSL...226/007
9800 FT MSL...212/008
9000 FT MSL...226/017
8200 FT MSL...205/013
8000 FT MSL...214/016
7100 FT MSL...219/019
7000 FT MSL...222/020
6000 FT MSL...222/022
6000 FT MSL...220/023
5100 FT MSL...220/022
5000 FT MSL...218/023
4400 FT MSL...218/022
4000 FT MSL...214/020
3700 FT MSL...216/018
3200 FT MSL...216/021
3000 FT MSL...217/018
3000 FT MSL...217/018
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1701 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1053 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR conditions and light winds will prevail through most of the
period before a cold front slowly advances shifting winds to the
ENE after 12Z. A few thunderstorms are possible, especially
after 00Z could bring a brief period of strong and erratic winds
with very high cloud bases. Coverage will be on the low side
with chances of storms impacting either TAF site being 10
percent or less.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1714 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z WEDNESDAY/...
Issued at 1127 AM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR conditions will prevail in vicinity of all TAF sites through
early Wednesday. Southerly winds 15 to 25kt with gusts up to 30kt
through late afternoon are expected to subside generally after
00-02Z with loss of daytime heating while lee side troughing
remains anchored in extreme southeast Colorado.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 111720Z 1118/1218 21017G27KT P6SM SKC
FM112300 18012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM120600 21013KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 111653Z AUTO 22019G26KT 10SM CLR 36/14 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
23029/1620 SLP097 T03560144
METAR KGUY 111553Z AUTO 21019G25KT 10SM CLR 34/14 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
23027/1518 SLP099 T03390144
METAR KGUY 111453Z AUTO 22018G24KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
22026/1418 SLP099 T03170144 53001
KDHT 111720Z 1118/1218 20014G24KT P6SM SKC
FM120200 18011KT P6SM FEW250
FM121500 21013KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 111653Z AUTO 22015G23KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND
21026/1559 SLP118 T03280139
METAR KDHT 111553Z AUTO 22019G26KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3010 RMK AO2 PK WND
21028/1541 SLP120 T03110144
METAR KDHT 111453Z AUTO 22017G25KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02890144 51004
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1722 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1219 PM CDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail over the 18Z TAF period.
Winds will remain predominantly out of the S ranging from 15-20
kts sustained, gusting up to 25-30 kts throughout Tuesday
afternoon/evening. LLWS is possible, specifically at KAMA and
KGUY, from 06-09Z, however confidence in this outcome is currently
too low to include in TAF`s. Hot temperatures are leading to
increased density altitude at all terminals.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 111720Z 1118/1218 26008KT P6SM FEW120
FM112000 27011G19KT P6SM SCT120
FM120100 05012G22KT P6SM BKN120
FM120400 09006KT P6SM VCSH BKN110
METAR KFMN 111653Z 24003KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02890094
METAR KFMN 111553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02670100
METAR KFMN 111453Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02500106
53006 $
METAR KLVS 111653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02830056
METAR KLVS 111553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP134
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METAR KLVS 111453Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP136
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METAR KRTN 111653Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP148
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METAR KRTN 111553Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP150
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METAR KRTN 111453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02170089 51003 $
METAR KCAO 111655Z AUTO 22012G22KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP121
T03110111
METAR KCAO 111555Z AUTO 22011G23KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02890117
METAR KCAO 111455Z AUTO 23017G26KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3014 RMK AO2 PK WND
22026/1443 SLP127 T02610117 51005
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Tuesday, August 11, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1114 AM MDT Tue Aug 11 2026
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist, except for
brief MVFR conditions at KSAF in smoke later this evening and
overnight. Iso/sct showers and storms may impact KGUP, KSAF and
KABQ/KAEG this afternoon/evening, favoring strong/erratic wind
gusts over other thunderstorm threats. Otherwise, winds will
mostly be light.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 111200Z
VALID 111800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2508+18 3007+12 2413-08 2417-19 243433 234542 244653
BCE 3106+11 2107-07 1914-17 192832 193142 222353
LND 3105+20 2713+12 2621-07 2625-19 274434 276143 266554
RKS 2707 2811+11 2617-07 2520-18 264033 264743 265454
GJT 2809+19 2811+11 2312-06 2515-17 242032 242743 263153
FMN 3010+19 3208+12 9900-05 1609-17 160832 151342 130753
ABQ 3306+19 3208+12 9900-05 1410-16 101432 102342 091653
MBW 2815 2817+11 2723-07 2625-19 284233 285543 276454
DEN 0105+20 9900+12 2711-06 2713-17 272832 283043 294154
PUB 9900+21 9900+13 2507-06 2611-16 281032 291442 311754
ALS 3408+13 3005-05 9900-16 990032 990042 300653
TCC 2011 1806+18 9900+11 0906-04 1006-16 081632 082242 072354
BFF 3408 3114+20 2917+12 2628-07 2729-19 283934 295742 296654
GLD 2705 9900+21 3607+13 2714-06 2621-17 292832 313942 314354
GCK 2319+26 2415+20 2415+12 2916-06 2711-16 291532 322242 333154
GAG 2221+24 2320+16 9900+11 3108-04 9900-16 031032 031242 351854
AMA 2016 2016+16 1911+10 9900-03 0708-16 071332 071942 061454
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DATA BASED ON 111200Z
VALID 120000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2905+21 2707+12 2412-07 2224-18 234632 234542 234553
BCE 3008+11 1810-05 1720-17 192631 202742 211953
LND 3309+20 2905+12 2719-07 2631-19 255233 256242 266354
RKS 2512 2908+13 3016-07 2621-18 244032 255242 264754
GJT 3110+21 3008+13 2514-05 2316-16 232231 222942 242453
FMN 2910+22 3008+14 9900-05 1905-16 161231 151741 141153
ABQ 9900+23 9900+14 9900-05 1212-16 111632 102142 091752
MBW 2909 3010+13 2916-06 2526-18 274232 265042 276054
DEN 2813+20 9900+13 9900-05 2726-16 263631 273842 284154
PUB 9900+22 1805+14 9900-05 2920-15 291731 281542 291954
ALS 2606+14 9900-05 9900-15 200531 220641 270954
TCC 1708 1808+21 1705+13 0508-04 9900-17 101432 092042 082153
BFF 9900 9900+21 2807+13 3027-07 2839-18 285232 286142 286154
GLD 1205 9900+22 9900+13 3017-06 2822-16 283132 293642 304054
GCK 2017+30 2117+21 2414+12 3113-04 2717-15 321832 302042 322654
GAG 2020+27 2019+18 9900+13 0106-05 3007-16 360831 361442 012054
AMA 1915 1915+19 1911+11 0307-04 9900-16 081032 071642 072453
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DATA BASED ON 111200Z
VALID 121200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2407+15 2216+08 2329-07 2332-18 224433 224942 225153
BCE 2808+09 2126-07 2121-18 193232 193342 223252
LND 1906+19 2108+11 2221-08 2531-19 255234 246043 246453
RKS 2209 2310+12 2116-07 2435-18 233933 234342 234753
GJT 2707+18 2508+11 2316-06 2320-18 212532 203142 213653
FMN 2910+17 3207+12 1812-06 1815-17 161732 162541 192253
ABQ 3507+19 9900+12 1522-05 1516-17 121732 121341 990052
MBW 2614 2711+12 2409-06 2726-18 253533 244143 254754
DEN 9900+19 3309+12 2910-04 2611-16 252232 242442 243254
PUB 2115+18 2517+13 2407-05 2309-16 221331 211442 231853
ALS 2611+12 2408-05 2308-16 171532 161942 182154
TCC 2228 2607+19 9900+11 1413-05 1613-16 122032 122542 132153
BFF 2813 2805+20 9900+12 2409-07 2720-17 273733 264543 264754
GLD 0308 2206+21 2213+13 2219-06 2715-17 271432 272442 282754
GCK 2320+28 2010+22 2110+13 2210-05 3007-15 271232 291442 301154
GAG 2423+25 9900+18 1510+12 1605-06 1405-15 020831 021042 360854
AMA 2429 2609+18 9900+10 1409-05 1513-16 111631 111942 111854
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