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NZUS99 KBOU 300948
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0345 MDT Thursday, July 30, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 300856Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP087
T02060172 58020 $
METAR KFNL 300756Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP106
T02000178 $
METAR KFNL 300656Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM SCT120 19/17 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01890167 403220172 $
METAR KGXY 300856Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP114
T01940172 58014
METAR KGXY 300756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02000172
METAR KGXY 300656Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02060172 403390178
METAR KLMO 300935Z AUTO 18004KT 7SM CLR 23/11 A3004 RMK AO2
T02250106
METAR KLMO 300915Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 23/13 A3005 RMK AO2
T02270130
METAR KLMO 300855Z AUTO 17006KT 7SM CLR 22/15 A3005 RMK AO2
T02220146
METAR KBDU 300935Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3004 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 300915Z AUTO 23017G21KT 10SM SCT120 25/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 300855Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM BKN120 24/08 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 300935Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM FEW150 22/12 A3003 RMK AO2
T02190124 $
METAR KEIK 300915Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM FEW160 22/11 A3003 RMK AO2
T02170108 $
METAR KEIK 300855Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM SCT150 SCT180 23/10 A3003 RMK AO2
T02290098 $
KBJC 300844Z 3009/3106 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
FM301100 33005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM301500 02008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140 PROB30 3020/3024
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM310100 32007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
FM310500 03008KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KBJC 300935Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 300915Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3011 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 300855Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3010 RMK AO2
KDEN 300858Z 3009/3112 19007KT P6SM SCT120 BKN220
FM301200 25007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM301600 33006KT P6SM FEW100 FEW140
FM301900 01009KT P6SM FEW090 BKN140 PROB30 3020/3024
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM310200 18012KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM310500 03011KT P6SM SCT140
FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KDEN 300853Z 16008KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 20/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP093
T01940156 58010
METAR KDEN 300753Z 25005KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 21/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP099
T02110161
METAR KDEN 300653Z 19009KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 21/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP095
T02060161 403220183
KBKF 300900Z 3009/3115 VRB06KT 9999 FEW120 FEW220 QNH3009INS
BECMG 3016/3017 28010G15KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3014INS
BECMG 3019/3020 VRB06KT 9999 SCT120 BKN250 QNH3009INS
TX32/3021Z TN19/3012Z
METAR KBKF 300858Z 18010KT 10SM FEW120 FEW220 19/15 A3009 RMK AO2A
SLP112 T01900147 58004
METAR KBKF 300758Z 00000KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 20/16 A3011 RMK AO2A
SLP100 T02030155
METAR KBKF 300558Z 20007KT 10SM SCT130 BKN210 20/16 A3013 RMK AO2A
SLP110 T02040162 10233 20200 53002
KAPA 300536Z 3006/3106 17011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN220
FM300700 20007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
FM301400 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM301800 36007KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140 PROB30 3020/3024
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM310200 17010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
METAR KAPA 300853Z 16006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 18/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01830139 58006
METAR KAPA 300753Z 13007KT 10SM FEW120 BKN220 19/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01940139
METAR KAPA 300653Z 22007KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 20/15 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02000150 403220183
METAR KMNH 300935Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 300915Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 300855Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 300935Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 19/19 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 300915Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 19/19 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW055 19/19 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 300935Z AUTO 11004KT 7SM SCT070 20/20 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 300915Z AUTO 17003KT 7SM CLR 20/20 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 300855Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 20/20 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 300853Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01940178 55003
METAR KAKO 300753Z AUTO 20006KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02060172
METAR KAKO 300653Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02000178 403110172
METAR KLIC 300855Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP109
60000 T01830156 55006
METAR KLIC 300755Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP106
T01890167
METAR KLIC 300655Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM FEW090 20/17 A3012 RMK AO2 RAB20E33
SLP111 P0000 T02000172 403060150
METAR KHEQ 300935Z AUTO 16005KT 7SM CLR 22/22 A2997 RMK AO2
T02230219
METAR KHEQ 300915Z AUTO 17005KT 8SM CLR 23/22 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
AND SE T02250220
METAR KHEQ 300855Z AUTO 16008KT 8SM CLR 23/22 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
T02280221 56008
METAR K2V6 300934Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 300914Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 300854Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3002 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 300935Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A2999 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 300915Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 22/21 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
AND SE
METAR K2V5 300855Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 23/21 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E
METAR KITR 300853Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3004 RMK AO2 RAE0754
SLP109 P0000 60000 T02000172 55004
METAR KITR 300753Z AUTO 18014KT 10SM -RA FEW080 FEW095 FEW110 20/17
A3002 RMK AO2 RAB40 PRESFR SLP105 P0000 T02000172
METAR KITR 300653Z AUTO 20018G24KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E-S SLP113 T02220194 403170178
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Fort Collins - 05:55:51 MDT / 20:17:36 MDT
Denver - 05:57:28 MDT / 20:15:09 MDT
Sterling - 05:48:12 MDT / 20:10:26 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/30/26 09:29 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...311/021
15000 FT MSL...313/022
14000 FT MSL...334/023
13000 FT MSL...334/023
12600 FT MSL...326/024
12000 FT MSL...333/024
11000 FT MSL...339/023
11000 FT MSL...337/023
10000 FT MSL...342/023
9900 FT MSL...339/024
9000 FT MSL...342/022
8800 FT MSL...341/021
8000 FT MSL...337/017
7900 FT MSL...340/017
7200 FT MSL...338/013
7000 FT MSL...309/008
6600 FT MSL...330/009
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0830 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Friday/...
Issued at 1148 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026
VFR conditions likely through the TAF period. Winds are currently
drainage at DEN and APA, with light and VRB winds at BJC. Showers
are ongoing in the mountains and should continue to weaken as they
trek east. However, there is a 10-20% chance that BJC could see a
brief light rain shower in the next 2 hours. Due to low
confidence, have kept it out of the TAF for now. Guidance
continues to hint at fog forming over the plains due to high dew
point temperatures. However, with southwest winds expected in the
morning, don`t think fog would materialize at the terminals.
Light (<10 mph) winds will prevail in the morning for all TAF
sites, with winds gradually shifting to a west/northwest flow by
mid-morning. Another round of afternoon convection is possible
(~30% chance), however storms will be isolated and confidence on
exactly where these storms form is low. Kept the PROB30 in the TAF
as it is possible that terminals would still see strong outflow
winds (30-35 kts) from surrounding convection. Overnight
Thursday, a backdoor cold front could make its way around 04Z-07Z.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 300935Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 300915Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 300855Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 300855Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01470131 55007
METAR KAFF 300755Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01560138
METAR KAFF 300655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP125
T01650143 403040149
KCOS 300523Z 3006/3106 03007KT P6SM FEW110 OVC200
FM301200 36004KT P6SM BKN250
FM301800 02008KT P6SM BKN150 PROB30 3022/3102 VRB20G30KT 3SM
-TSRA BKN050CB
METAR KCOS 300854Z 04007KT 10SM FEW200 16/15 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01610150 57007 $
METAR KCOS 300754Z 01004KT 10SM BKN200 17/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01670161 $
METAR KCOS 300654Z 15004KT 10SM FEW110 BKN200 18/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01780161 403110150 $
METAR KFLY 300935Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3025 RMK AO2
T01570133
METAR KFLY 300915Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3025 RMK AO2
T01610138
METAR KFLY 300855Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3025 RMK AO2
T01530134
KFCS 300400Z 3004/3110 35006KT 9999 SCT060 BKN150 QNH3016INS
BECMG 3008/3009 29009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3015INS
BECMG 3015/3016 35012KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3017INS
BECMG 3018/3019 35010G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT100CB BKN130
QNH3023INS
TEMPO 3020/3103 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRA BKN080CB
BECMG 3104/3105 33009KT 9999 NSW SCT080 BKN120 QNH3025INS
TX32/3020Z TN16/3012Z
METAR KFCS 300855Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01680144 56004 $
METAR KFCS 300755Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01750126 $
METAR KFCS 300655Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01700155 403110149 $
KPUB 300523Z 3006/3106 04007KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120
FM301700 20005KT P6SM SCT250
FM302000 15009KT P6SM SCT250
FM310000 07009KT P6SM OVC250 PROB30 3100/3103 P6SM TS
BKN050CB
METAR KPUB 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01890178 56004
METAR KPUB 300753Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123
T01940183
METAR KPUB 300653Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP128
T01940183 403280178
METAR KVTP 300935Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 13/M03 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 300915Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 13/M04 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 300855Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 14/M03 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 300854Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP126
T01720167 58000
METAR KTAD 300754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01720167
METAR KTAD 300654Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
SLP133 T01780161 403330178
METAR KLHX 300853Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111
6//// T01940183 58002 PNO $
SPECI KLHX 300802Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM FEW001 20/19 A3009 RMK AO2
T02000189 PNO $
METAR KLHX 300753Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM BKN001 20/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02000189 PNO $
METAR KLAA 300853Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP107
60049 T01940183 58028
METAR KLAA 300753Z AUTO 06009KT 10SM BKN120 21/18 A3002 RMK AO2 RAE43
TSE00 SLP109 P0003 T02110178
SPECI KLAA 300706Z AUTO 00000KT 6SM -RA BR FEW055 FEW085 OVC110 19/19
A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N-E TSE00 P0001 T01940189
METAR KSPD 300856Z AUTO 36007KT 19/19 A3005 RMK AO1 SLP099 60012
T01940189 56029
METAR KSPD 300756Z AUTO 01005KT 19/18 A3006 RMK AO1 SLP106 P0002
T01940183
METAR KSPD 300656Z AUTO 36014KT 20/18 A3011 RMK AO1 PK WND 36030/0617
SLP124 P0010 T02000183 403610183
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Burlington - 05:47:43 MDT / 20:03:23 MDT
Pueblo - 05:59:34 MDT / 20:10:19 MDT
Lamar - 05:51:58 MDT / 20:01:53 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/30/26 09:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...340/031
14200 FT MSL...342/031
14000 FT MSL...343/029
13000 FT MSL...345/028
12300 FT MSL...345/026
12000 FT MSL...347/023
11000 FT MSL...346/020
10800 FT MSL...350/020
10000 FT MSL...357/020
9700 FT MSL...348/021
9000 FT MSL...001/015
8600 FT MSL...014/013
8000 FT MSL...081/012
7700 FT MSL...050/007
7100 FT MSL...147/008
7000 FT MSL...167/015
6000 FT MSL...116/008
5900 FT MSL...160/008
5700 FT MSL...117/004
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0720 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1123 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026
VFR conditions are anticipated during the next 24 hours at all 3 taf
sites, KPUB, KALS and KCOS. Surface Winds will be light and
diurnally driven. The only concern is there may be a passing shower
or thunderstorm at KCOS and KPUB tomorrow evening.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 18/13 A3020 RMK AO2
RAB00E22 SLP139 P0001 60001 T01780133 51007
METAR KCAG 300753Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM OVC100 19/12 A3020 RMK AO2 RAB01E10
SLP134 P0000 T01940122
METAR KCAG 300653Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM OVC100 19/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01890128 403170161
METAR KHDN 300856Z AUTO 09009KT 10SM OVC100 17/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01720122 51005
METAR KHDN 300756Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM OVC100 17/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01720122
METAR KHDN 300656Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM BKN100 17/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01670128
METAR KSBS 300935Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT055 SCT070 OVC100 14/12 A3026
RMK AO1 T01410118
METAR KSBS 300915Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM BKN110 14/12 A3025 RMK AO1
T01420117
METAR KSBS 300855Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3024 RMK AO1
T01450120
METAR KC07 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT090 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 300915Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT055 SCT100 10/10 A3054 RMK
AO2
METAR K33V 300935Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT090 12/10 A3035 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 300915Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 13/10 A3035 RMK
AO1
METAR K33V 300855Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM OVC090 14/10 A3034 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 300853Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM BKN100 16/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP136
6//// T01610139 57000 PNO $
METAR KEEO 300753Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM SCT110 17/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01670139 PNO $
METAR KEEO 300653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM SCT100 17/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP130
T01670139 403110167 PNO $
METAR K20V 300935Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN120 12/12 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT080 13/12 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 300935Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 12/12 A3040 RMK AO2
T01240115
METAR KGNB 300915Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3040 RMK AO2
T01310114
METAR KGNB 300855Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM SCT080 SCT120 13/12 A3041 RMK AO2
T01310118
METAR K0CO 300935Z AUTO 28023G29KT 10SM CLR 07/03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 300915Z AUTO 28025G33KT 10SM SCT042 SCT055 SCT065 07/03 A3064
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 300855Z AUTO 28017G27KT 10SM -RA SCT035 BKN044 OVC090 07/03
A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 300935Z AUTO 31009G20KT 280V350 10SM SCT090 10/05 A3052 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 300915Z AUTO 30015G21KT 10SM OVC070 11/05 A3052 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 300855Z AUTO 28013G21KT 10SM SCT070 09/05 A3053 RMK AO2
KGJT 300541Z 3006/3106 01007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT100 BKN250
TEMPO 3006/3008 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM301200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM301800 28008KT P6SM SCT250
FM310000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 300853Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02060128 51006
METAR KGJT 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02110139
METAR KGJT 300653Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02220144 403670217
KRIL 300541Z 3006/3106 12008KT P6SM SCT070 BKN100
TEMPO 3006/3009 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM301400 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
FM302000 33008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250 PROB30 3020/3024
VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN090CB
FM310000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 300853Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM SCT110 19/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01890150 55003 $
METAR KRIL 300753Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM FEW110 19/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP124
T01940156 $
METAR KRIL 300653Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02000161 403610183 $
METAR K5SM 300934Z AUTO 10SM BKN065 BKN070 10/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 300914Z AUTO 10SM OVC065 10/07 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 300854Z AUTO 10SM BKN070 OVC080 10/07 A3055 RMK AO2
KEGE 300541Z 3006/3106 09005KT P6SM SCT060 SCT080 BKN100
TEMPO 3006/3010 VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM301900 27009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250 PROB30 3020/3024 4SM
-TSRA
BKN090CB
FM310200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
METAR KEGE 300856Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 16/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
60001 T01610139 50000
METAR KEGE 300756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3028 RMK AO2 RAE0658
SLP153 P0000 T01670139
METAR KEGE 300656Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM -RA BKN090 OVC110 17/14 A3029 RMK
AO2 RAB30 SLP158 P0001 T01720144
KASE 300541Z 3006/3106 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090 SCT120
TEMPO 3006/3008 4SM -SHRA BKN060 BKN100
FM301800 36008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
FM302000 35008G18KT P6SM BKN100 BKN250 PROB30 3020/3024
VRB15G25KT 4SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM310000 20007KT P6SM SCT070 SCT250
METAR KASE 300853Z AUTO 22004KT 10SM FEW100 13/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP132
60000 T01280106 58005
METAR KASE 300753Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3032 RMK AO2 RAB06E16
SLP137 P0000 T01390111
METAR KASE 300653Z AUTO 10SM SCT080 13/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP150 T01330117
402940133
METAR KCCU 300935Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 300915Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 300855Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM SCT085 08/04 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW065 08/08 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP161
T00830078 57006
METAR KLXV 300753Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM FEW060 BKN085 09/08 A3052 RMK AO2
SLP182 T00890083
METAR KLXV 300653Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 09/08 A3053 RMK AO2 SLP154
T00890083 402330072
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Rangely - 06:11:51 MDT / 20:31:18 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:13:22 MDT / 20:27:59 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:03:04 MDT / 20:24:25 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/30/26 09:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...306/023
14000 FT MSL...313/024
13400 FT MSL...315/020
13000 FT MSL...317/022
12400 FT MSL...319/021
12000 FT MSL...318/021
11700 FT MSL...319/021
11100 FT MSL...317/021
11000 FT MSL...327/022
10400 FT MSL...286/011
10200 FT MSL...321/016
10100 FT MSL...301/010
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0551 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1145 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026
Some scattered shower activity will continue this morning over
the mountains west of the Divide, mostly north of I-70.
Breakpoint conditions are not expected, but a few gusty outflow
winds could impact airfields, along with lightning and brief
rain showers. VFR conditions will be dominant across eastern UT
and western CO on Thursday. Some isolated showers and
thunderstorms are still expected in the afternoon on the
mountains. Confidence in coverage is pretty low at this point,
but valley airfields will likely face some gusty outflow winds
and brief downpours at some point Thursday afternoon as these
storms decay. Drier conditions set in later Thursday and VFR
conditions will close out this TAF period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 300935Z AUTO 08004KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T02000138
METAR KAJZ 300915Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3015 RMK AO2
T02040142
METAR KAJZ 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3014 RMK AO2
T02130139
KMTJ 300541Z 3006/3106 13008KT P6SM SCT080 SCT120 BKN250
FM301500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM301900 32008KT P6SM SCT120 SCT250
FM310000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 300853Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM FEW110 21/13 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02060128 53003
METAR KMTJ 300753Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM BKN100 22/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02220128
METAR KMTJ 300653Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM BKN110 23/13 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02330128 403500200
METAR KGUC 300856Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM FEW100 14/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01440106 53003 $
METAR KGUC 300756Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01500111 $
METAR KGUC 300656Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT120 17/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01670106 $
METAR K7BM 300935Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM SCT100 15/07 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 300915Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM BKN100 15/08 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 14/08 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 300935Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM BKN110 13/11 A3035 RMK AO2
T01300108
METAR KAEJ 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 13/11 A3036 RMK AO2
T01310110
METAR KAEJ 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3036 RMK AO2
T01320112
METAR KANK 300935Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM BKN110 15/12 A3030 RMK AO2
T01500121 $
METAR KANK 300915Z AUTO 32004KT 10SM BKN120 15/12 A3030 RMK AO2
T01520123 $
METAR KANK 300855Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM SCT120 14/12 A3031 RMK AO2
T01400123 57005 $
METAR KMYP 300935Z AUTO 29018KT 10SM SCT075 09/08 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 300915Z AUTO 29018KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 300855Z AUTO 29015KT 10SM SCT080 SCT090 09/07 A3074 RMK
AO2
METAR KAIB 300935Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3018 RMK AO2
T01740120
METAR KAIB 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3018 RMK AO2
T01840123
METAR KAIB 300855Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3018 RMK AO2 T01810124
53005
KTEX 300541Z 3006/3106 13004KT P6SM SCT060 SCT110 BKN250
FM301800 27007G14KT P6SM FEW250 PROB30 3020/3024 VRB15G25KT
4SM -TSRA BKN070CB
FM310000 29006KT P6SM SCT090 SCT250
METAR KTEX 300935Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM BKN065 13/08 A3046 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 300915Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM SCT065 13/08 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 300855Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM SCT075 SCT085 15/08 A3045 RMK
AO2
METAR K04V 300935Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3035 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 300915Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM SCT120 16/08 A3035 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 300855Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT120 17/08 A3035 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCEZ 300853Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP132
T01780133 50003
METAR KCEZ 300753Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM FEW110 19/14 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP134
T01890139
METAR KCEZ 300653Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01890133 403440172
KDRO 300541Z 3006/3106 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM301800 27010G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM310200 28010KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
METAR KDRO 300853Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP122
60000 T01940122 58000
METAR KDRO 300753Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM FEW095 FEW110 21/12 A3024 RMK AO2
RAE0659 SLP123 P0000 T02110122
METAR KDRO 300653Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM -RA FEW070 BKN090 BKN110 22/12
A3026 RMK AO2 RAB47 SLP132 P0000 T02170122 403390161
METAR KPSO 300935Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM SCT120 18/08 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 300915Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM FEW047 SCT085 BKN120 18/08 A3033
RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 300856Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM SCT065 BKN090 OVC100 17/08 A3034
RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 300935Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM BKN110 10/05 A3069 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 300915Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM BKN120 08/06 A3069 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 300855Z AUTO 21008KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3069 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 300523Z 3006/3106 10005KT P6SM SCT100
FM301200 VRB03KT P6SM BKN250
FM302000 29010KT P6SM BKN300
METAR KALS 300852Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01560117 56001
METAR KALS 300752Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01610111
METAR KALS 300652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01830117 403280150
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/30/2026
Vail - 06:03:16 MDT / 20:20:31 MDT
Durango - 06:14:47 MDT / 20:21:06 MDT
Alamosa - 06:06:23 MDT / 20:13:31 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/30/26 09:38 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...306/023
14000 FT MSL...313/024
13400 FT MSL...315/020
13000 FT MSL...317/022
12400 FT MSL...319/021
12000 FT MSL...318/021
11700 FT MSL...319/021
11100 FT MSL...317/021
11000 FT MSL...327/022
10400 FT MSL...286/011
10200 FT MSL...321/016
10100 FT MSL...301/010
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0551 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1145 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026
Some scattered shower activity will continue this morning over
the mountains west of the Divide, mostly north of I-70.
Breakpoint conditions are not expected, but a few gusty outflow
winds could impact airfields, along with lightning and brief
rain showers. VFR conditions will be dominant across eastern UT
and western CO on Thursday. Some isolated showers and
thunderstorms are still expected in the afternoon on the
mountains. Confidence in coverage is pretty low at this point,
but valley airfields will likely face some gusty outflow winds
and brief downpours at some point Thursday afternoon as these
storms decay. Drier conditions set in later Thursday and VFR
conditions will close out this TAF period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 300528Z 3006/3106 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM302000 35006KT P6SM FEW150
FM310200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 300853Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 23/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP110
T02330183 53004 $
METAR KPGA 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02390183 $
METAR KPGA 300653Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP104
T02390194 403500228 $
METAR KRQE 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP112
T01670144 51006
METAR KRQE 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP113
T01720133
METAR KRQE 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01780139 403170133
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0534 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...Thursday 30/06Z through Friday 31/06Z...Mainly VFR
conditions. ISO -SHRA/-TSRA possible 19Z to 03Z, mainly near and
north of a KCMR-KSOW-KJTC line. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty
outflow winds 35-45 kts possible in and around TS. Otherwise, winds
VRB 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Friday 31/06Z through Sunday 02/06Z...Mainly VFR
conditions. ISO -SHRA/-TSRA each afternoon/evening, with the best
chances INVOF KSOW/KJTC each day. Brief MVFR conditions and gusty
outflow winds 35-45 kts possible in and around TS. Otherwise, winds
VRB 5-10 kts.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 300903Z 3009/3112 15008KT P6SM SCT120
TEMPO 3009/3010 VRB16G28KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM301900 31009KT P6SM FEW120
SPECI KSLC 300907Z 13019G26KT 10SM TS BKN130CB BKN160 BKN200 23/11 A3003
RMK AO2 PK WND 13026/0901 TSB0903 OCNL LTGIC E-SW TS E-SW MOV
E T02330106 $
METAR KSLC 300854Z COR 12017G27KT 10SM FEW130 BKN150 23/11 A3002 RMK AO2
PK WND 12027/0850 LTG DSNT SW AND W SLP102 CB DSNT SW AND W
T02330111 50000 $
METAR KSLC 300854Z 12017G27KT 10SM FEW130 BKN150 23/11 A3002 RMK AO2 PK
WND 12027/0850 LTG DSNT SW AND W SLP102 CB DSNT SW T02330111
50000 $
KVEL 300541Z 3006/3106 VRB04KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 BKN250
FM301500 18005KT P6SM SCT250
FM302100 35010KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250
FM310200 33006KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KVEL 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP137
T01720111 52007 $
METAR KVEL 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01940117 $
METAR KVEL 300653Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02220106 403000217 $
METAR KPUC 300853Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01390111 51005
METAR KPUC 300753Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01440117
METAR KPUC 300653Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP151
T01390117 402720139
KCNY 300541Z 3006/3106 33007KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
FM300800 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM301900 29009KT P6SM SCT250
FM310100 33006KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02000133 53004
METAR KCNY 300753Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02060150
METAR KCNY 300653Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP115
T02110144 403610211
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0453 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
KSLC...Gusty winds will continue tapering off through the next few
hours. Otherwise, VFR conditions will persist with diurnal wind
shifts expected.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...A few scattered thunderstorms
are currently moving across northern UT with a low chance of
impacting KLGU. Otherwise, VFR conditions with diurnal wind shifts
will prevail across all terminals.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 300814Z 3008/3106 18006KT P6SM FEW080 BKN150
TEMPO 3008/3009 VRB15G25KT -SHRA BKN080
FM301700 23011KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 300853Z AUTO 11013KT 10SM SCT095 OVC110 13/09 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP151 T01280089 58007
METAR KEVW 300753Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 12/09 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01220094
METAR KEVW 300653Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01390089 402610128
KRKS 300520Z 3006/3106 28006KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM300800 23005KT P6SM SCT120
FM301900 29011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 3022/3102
VRB25G40KT -TSRA SCT070 BKN090CB
FM310300 04008KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
METAR KRKS 300854Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01330089 58006
METAR KRKS 300754Z AUTO 34011G18KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01440089
METAR KRKS 300654Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 14/09 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01440094 402780139
KRWL 300520Z 3006/3106 24008KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 3006/3010 -SHRA
OVC050
FM301500 25012KT P6SM SCT250
FM301700 27015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRWL 300853Z AUTO 23008KT 10SM FEW080 18/09 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP120
T01830089 50004
METAR KRWL 300753Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM BKN060 BKN070 18/08 A3021 RMK AO2
SLP124 T01780078
METAR KRWL 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP117
T01830072 402940144
KLAR 300520Z 3006/3106 20008KT P6SM BKN200 PROB30 3008/3013 -SHRA
BKN050
FM301500 28010KT P6SM SCT250
FM301700 30015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KLAR 300853Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM FEW110 16/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP118
T01610111 56006
METAR KLAR 300753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 16/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP107
T01610122
METAR KLAR 300653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 16/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP102
T01560122 403000128
KCYS 300520Z 3006/3106 23008KT P6SM BKN150
FM300900 26008KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 3009/3013 -SHRA BKN050
FM301600 31015G25KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCYS 300853Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
T01720133 58009
METAR KCYS 300753Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP098
T01830128
METAR KCYS 300653Z AUTO 26010KT 10SM SCT110 17/14 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP104
T01720139 403060156
Riverton (KRIW) 07/30/26 09:43 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...312/002
25000 FT MSL...304/006
24000 FT MSL...308/011
22000 FT MSL...233/027
20000 FT MSL...201/011
19000 FT MSL...225/012
18000 FT MSL...218/014
17000 FT MSL...256/018
16800 FT MSL...256/018
16000 FT MSL...235/014
15000 FT MSL...225/015
14600 FT MSL...222/014
14000 FT MSL...222/007
13000 FT MSL...214/002
12800 FT MSL...325/004
12000 FT MSL...041/003
11200 FT MSL...017/008
11000 FT MSL...350/018
10000 FT MSL...001/015
10000 FT MSL...353/018
9000 FT MSL...359/023
9000 FT MSL...005/019
8000 FT MSL...358/033
8000 FT MSL...357/031
7400 FT MSL...353/034
7000 FT MSL...356/031
6700 FT MSL...348/032
6200 FT MSL...351/028
6000 FT MSL...348/027
6000 FT MSL...346/026
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0739 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1000 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026
Mostly cloudy conditions transition to partly cloudy to mostly clear
conditions overnight. Scattered rain showers and very isolated
thunderstorms linger late this evening to past midnight, but
prevailing conditions should remain VFR through the TAF period, with
occasional MVFR conditions (low visibilities and ceilings) under the
stronger showers/storms (such as around KJAC and perhaps
KCOD/KCPR/KLND/KRIW). Showers will linger across northern WY from
30/06-12Z. Winds are still highly dependent on outflow boundaries
tonight. Some gusts around 30 knots may linger. Overnight winds
should become generally light across the area as outflows dissipate
though.
Thursday starts off with some ever lingering showers across west-
central WY. Weak instability with lingering mid-level moisture will
give rise to afternoon showers and thunderstorms. The coverage
should be less than Wednesday but still widespread across western and
central WY. Most TAF sites (except KWRL and KCPR) have a 15-30%
chance of being impacted from mid- to late-afternoon. Again, brief
heavy rain along with 30-40 kts outflow gusts are the primary
hazards through about 31/03Z. Isolated showers will linger through
midnight as skies begin to clear from west to east.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZLC and ZDV for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0822 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1045 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026
Current radar shows a few lingering showers across southeast Wyoming
and western Nebraska. Showers could linger for the next several
hours but are not likely to cause any major impacts. Given the
lighter winds and precipitation that fell across the area, cannot
rule out patchy fog developing for areas east of the Laramie during
the early morning hours. Low stratus will also be possible with the
low-level moisture which could lead to MVFR or IFR conditions.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 300935Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3003 RMK AO2
T01940162
METAR KIBM 300915Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM SCT120 19/16 A3004 RMK AO2
T01930164
METAR KIBM 300855Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM SCT120 20/17 A3005 RMK AO2
T01980166
KSNY 300520Z 3006/3106 VRB06KT P6SM OVC070 PROB30 3006/3009 -SHRA
OVC040
FM300900 VRB06KT 5SM BR SCT040
FM301500 24008KT P6SM FEW200
FM301900 28010KT P6SM FEW250 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 300935Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM OVC009 24/22 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE T02380220
METAR KOGA 300915Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC009 24/22 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S T02390220
METAR KOGA 300855Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM BKN009 OVC014 24/22 A2998 RMK AO2
T02400222
SPECI KIML 300911Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM FEW008 FEW110 22/21 A2997 RMK AO2
T02220211
METAR KIML 300853Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM VCTS SCT110 22/21 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP105 T02220211 58006
METAR KIML 300753Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM SCT090 23/21 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02280211
KMCK 300808Z 3008/3106 10007KT P6SM BKN009
FM300900 14011KT P6SM BKN006
FM301500 13011KT P6SM BKN100
FM310000 16011KT 4SM TSRA BKN100CB
METAR KMCK 300853Z AUTO 11006KT 8SM OVC007 23/22 A2994 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W SLP108 T02330222 55005
SPECI KMCK 300759Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM BKN009 23/22 A2994 RMK AO2
T02280217
METAR KMCK 300753Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM SCT011 23/21 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02280211
North Platte (KLNX) 07/30/26 09:37 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
36200 FT MSL...262/024
35000 FT MSL...259/018
30000 FT MSL...249/019
29800 FT MSL...233/017
28000 FT MSL...254/019
26000 FT MSL...250/018
25000 FT MSL...272/017
24600 FT MSL...215/016
24000 FT MSL...272/018
22000 FT MSL...262/017
20500 FT MSL...241/013
20000 FT MSL...252/019
19000 FT MSL...233/017
18000 FT MSL...241/017
17000 FT MSL...215/017
16900 FT MSL...215/017
16000 FT MSL...207/017
15000 FT MSL...216/016
14200 FT MSL...235/017
14000 FT MSL...200/013
13000 FT MSL...184/015
12000 FT MSL...175/014
12000 FT MSL...242/013
11000 FT MSL...164/013
10100 FT MSL...233/013
10000 FT MSL...213/017
9000 FT MSL...187/013
8700 FT MSL...211/012
8000 FT MSL...187/015
7500 FT MSL...180/016
7000 FT MSL...187/015
6500 FT MSL...176/017
6000 FT MSL...188/017
5500 FT MSL...167/017
5000 FT MSL...191/016
4700 FT MSL...152/018
4100 FT MSL...137/018
4000 FT MSL...131/019
3600 FT MSL...200/009
3400 FT MSL...205/008
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0649 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1245 AM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Scattered thunderstorms will be possible across north central
Nebraska early this morning. Outside of any storm activity, VFR
conditions should prevail. Surface winds will be south to
southeast at 5-15 kts through the day. Additional thunderstorms
are likely this afternoon as a cold front sweeps into the area.
The most likely area for thunderstorm activity this afternoon
will be across north central and central Nebraska. Thunderstorms
should end by mid-evening tonight.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 300752Z 3008/3106 16013KT P6SM VCTS FEW090CB PROB30 3008/3009
4SM -TSRA OVC025CB
FM301000 VRB06KT P6SM BKN250
METAR KGLD 300853Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM FEW100 21/18 A2998 RMK AO2 RAB17E46
SLP098 P0000 60000 T02110183 58002
METAR KGLD 300753Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM FEW100 23/19 A3001 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE AND SE SLP108 T02330194
SPECI KGLD 300724Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM FEW090 23/19 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE AND S T02330189
KGCK 300734Z 3008/3106 10010KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
TEMPO 3008/3012 VRB15G30KT 4SM -TSRA BKN040CB
FM301200 VRB05KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGCK 300854Z AUTO 30016G24KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A2996 RMK AO2 PK WND
26029/0805 SLP102 T02500200 50011
METAR KGCK 300754Z AUTO 26010G20KT 10SM BKN100 26/18 A2997 RMK AO2
SLP103 T02610178
METAR KGCK 300654Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP088
T02610183
METAR KLBL 300856Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM OVC110 23/20 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
30026/0801 WSHFT 0743 LTG DSNT E TSE36RAB10E40 SLP121 P0000
60000 T02280200 53023
SPECI KLBL 300842Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM FEW065 BKN090 OVC110 23/20 A3001
RMK AO2 PK WND 30026/0801 WSHFT 0743 LTG DSNT SE AND S
TSE36RAB10E40 P0000
SPECI KLBL 300803Z AUTO 31018G26KT 9SM VCTS BKN110 26/18 A3001 RMK AO2
PK WND 30026/0801 WSHFT 0743 LTG DSNT NE AND W
METAR KEHA 300935Z AUTO 33009KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3005 RMK AO2
T02050189
METAR KEHA 300915Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM -RA SCT070 SCT075 SCT110 21/19
A3002 RMK AO2 T02070191
METAR KEHA 300855Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM SCT120 21/19 A3003 RMK AO2
T02070193 60002
Goodland (KGLD) 07/30/26 09:41 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...215/027
36800 FT MSL...212/027
35000 FT MSL...215/025
30300 FT MSL...257/023
30000 FT MSL...261/023
28000 FT MSL...273/021
26000 FT MSL...286/020
25100 FT MSL...287/022
25000 FT MSL...287/023
24000 FT MSL...290/024
22000 FT MSL...314/018
21000 FT MSL...326/017
20000 FT MSL...337/017
19000 FT MSL...008/008
17000 FT MSL...327/013
16000 FT MSL...314/023
15000 FT MSL...321/015
14800 FT MSL...325/009
14000 FT MSL...319/015
13000 FT MSL...325/013
12600 FT MSL...337/013
12000 FT MSL...344/013
11000 FT MSL...007/009
10700 FT MSL...022/009
10000 FT MSL...027/007
9100 FT MSL...042/004
8000 FT MSL...163/014
8000 FT MSL...190/010
7000 FT MSL...183/019
6900 FT MSL...183/019
6100 FT MSL...191/022
6000 FT MSL...195/023
5400 FT MSL...196/022
5000 FT MSL...198/021
4700 FT MSL...202/020
4300 FT MSL...228/016
4000 FT MSL...244/013
4000 FT MSL...255/013
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/30/26 09:39 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...261/019
30000 FT MSL...255/037
28000 FT MSL...250/046
26000 FT MSL...246/031
25000 FT MSL...261/017
24000 FT MSL...182/005
24000 FT MSL...240/034
22000 FT MSL...236/020
20000 FT MSL...236/022
20000 FT MSL...186/005
19000 FT MSL...239/016
18000 FT MSL...238/019
16000 FT MSL...170/003
15000 FT MSL...239/018
14000 FT MSL...246/013
13900 FT MSL...187/009
13000 FT MSL...239/015
12000 FT MSL...228/017
11700 FT MSL...199/017
11000 FT MSL...216/016
10000 FT MSL...250/023
9800 FT MSL...211/020
9000 FT MSL...242/022
8200 FT MSL...243/025
8000 FT MSL...235/027
7100 FT MSL...244/022
7000 FT MSL...243/027
6000 FT MSL...253/020
6000 FT MSL...245/027
5000 FT MSL...292/025
5000 FT MSL...294/026
4300 FT MSL...302/027
4000 FT MSL...307/031
3700 FT MSL...304/026
3200 FT MSL...301/025
3000 FT MSL...295/020
3000 FT MSL...295/020
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0634 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1139 PM MDT Wed Jul 29 2026
For KGLD, VFR conditions are expected to prevail for the TAF period
with light and variable winds. After 06Z, there is around a 30%
chance of showers and thunderstorms to move in from the southwest
and should exit the KGLD area by 09Z. Erratic and gusty winds along
with IFR conditions and low visibility are possible with storms.
For KMCK, winds will primarily be out of the southeast maxing out
around 11 knots. After 09Z, ceilings will drop to around 900 ft
resulting in IFR conditions. These are expected to clear around 15Z.
After 00Z, another round of showers and thunderstorms reducing
visibility is expected through the end of the TAF period.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0444 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1137 PM CDT Wed Jul 29 2026
Currently convection is ongoing in eastern Colorado. CAM`s have this
moving into Kansas, but the coverage beyond that is up in the air.
GCK is the best chance to see storms/showers, but even with that in
mind, chances remain the 30% line for PROB30 group. West of the
terminal chances are higher so a VCSH was included. Despite the <30%
chances forecast, it can not be ruled out that any terminal could
see a period of weak thunderstorms. Winds through the period are
forecast to be variable but mostly out of the south at around 5-10
KTs. VFR conditions are forecast unless the small opportunity for
thunderstorms lower the conditions temporarily.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 300520Z 3006/3106 19008KT P6SM SCT100
FM300800 30008KT P6SM BKN100
FM301400 22012KT P6SM SKC
FM310000 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KGUY 300853Z AUTO 36011KT 10SM FEW120 24/19 A3000 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE RAE0758 SLP101 P0000 60000 T02390189 53026
METAR KGUY 300753Z AUTO 34010KT 10SM -RA FEW060 SCT070 BKN100 26/18
A2998 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0724 LTG DSNT N AND NE RAB40 SLP093 P0000
T02560183
SPECI KGUY 300744Z AUTO 33014G23KT 10SM -RA FEW075 BKN100 27/18 A2999
RMK AO2 WSHFT 0724 LTG DSNT NW RAB40 P0000 T02720178
KDHT 300520Z 3006/3106 18010KT P6SM SCT250
FM300900 01009KT P6SM SCT250
FM301200 21012KT P6SM FEW250
FM302200 16008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDHT 300853Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02330172 50020
METAR KDHT 300753Z AUTO 36012G23KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02440178
METAR KDHT 300653Z AUTO 34010G22KT 320V020 10SM OVC110 28/13 A3006 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT N PRESRR SLP104 T02780128
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0528 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1212 AM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Winds will be out of the south at 10-15 kts to start the period,
until outflow boundaries from storms turn winds around the dial
through the early morning hours. Stronger gusts will be possible,
and amendments may be needed at KDHT and/or KGUY to include rain/thunderstorm
mentions. Winds will settle out of the southwest today at 10-20
kts, with VFR sky conditions prevailing until our next round of
storm chances.
Harrel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 300520Z 3006/3106 21010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 3006/3007
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN090CB
FM300700 26008KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM300900 VRB05KT P6SM BKN150
FM301800 27008G16KT P6SM SCT090
METAR KFMN 300853Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP130
60000 T02170122 56008
METAR KFMN 300753Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02280122
METAR KFMN 300653Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM SCT110 24/11 A3016 RMK AO2 RAE0556
SLP134 P0000 T02440111 403610200
METAR KLVS 300853Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP097
T01830100 53001
METAR KLVS 300753Z AUTO 15009KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP097
T02000072
METAR KLVS 300653Z AUTO 13011KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP093
T02110083 403440156
METAR KRTN 300853Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP130
60000 T01670144 50000 $
METAR KRTN 300753Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP129
T01890139 $
METAR KRTN 300653Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM FEW110 18/14 A3024 RMK AO2 RAB10E23
SLP138 P0000 T01830144 403440150 $
METAR KCAO 300855Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP114
60000 T01830167 58003
METAR KCAO 300755Z AUTO 02012KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02060172
METAR KCAO 300655Z AUTO 36017G25KT 10SM OVC100 22/18 A3013 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36029/0644 RAB07E43 SLP120 P0000 T02170178 403610189
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0757 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1215 AM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist, except for
short-lived MVFR conditions in iso/sct showers and storms Thursday
afternoon/evening. Winds will generally be light outside of gusty
thunderstorm outflow.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 300600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1708 2111+19 2207+11 2715-07 2423-18 224932 226141 226150
BCE 2617+11 2413-05 2319-16 223830 214140 224250
LND 3309+18 2805+11 2110-07 2524-17 224431 225441 225851
RKS 2611 3008+10 2707-05 2523-16 223930 215141 225451
GJT 2314+16 2220+10 2428-05 2328-15 223230 213440 224250
FMN 3012+21 2509+13 2316-04 2323-15 222429 212439 223150
ABQ 2912+22 2209+14 2014-03 2221-14 201529 181739 202750
MBW 2716 2512+11 2424-04 2429-15 233430 223940 224450
DEN 2022+17 2115+11 2917-04 2626-14 232728 232839 213652
PUB 9900+17 2310+11 2721-04 2524-14 222228 211139 212450
ALS 9900+13 2321-04 2424-14 231928 231839 222450
TCC 2033 2220+21 2810+14 2509-03 2510-14 211128 211838 201849
BFF 1921 2124+17 2116+12 1805-05 2822-15 232629 233140 244651
GLD 1618 2016+16 2411+10 2712-04 2615-13 262128 263238 254150
GCK 1618+26 2018+17 2519+09 3212-03 2814-13 272427 262637 253050
GAG 2022+25 2206+17 3015+10 3608-02 3010-14 282026 271838 261650
AMA 2025 2009+19 3210+12 3206-03 3016-14 271227 210938 231050
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 301200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1908 2209+19 2409+11 2417-08 2529-19 234833 235542 235649
BCE 9900+11 2319-04 2422-16 244031 235039 244149
LND 3508+15 3111+08 2625-07 2529-17 244833 236442 226750
RKS 3208 3111+10 2614-07 2428-17 245232 236541 236150
GJT 2506+16 2811+10 2616-05 2430-15 234330 234540 234350
FMN 3215+19 2612+12 2424-04 2225-15 222929 222839 233050
ABQ 3307+20 2708+13 2314-04 2322-15 212330 202239 192150
MBW 2722 2624+09 2615-06 2527-15 244330 234840 235051
DEN 3116+19 2912+12 2522-04 2530-14 243530 233939 244350
PUB 2410+18 2718+13 2718-03 2520-15 233129 232839 243750
ALS 2710+13 2718-03 2516-15 222629 222840 233450
TCC 2126 2407+21 2306+14 2613-04 2913-14 241728 211839 191950
BFF 2219 2613+17 3114+11 2521-04 2528-14 263130 234540 244651
GLD 2213 2112+17 2612+11 2917-03 2820-14 252628 231939 253950
GCK 2519+23 2719+17 2916+11 2614-04 2722-14 282228 262039 263749
GAG 2312+24 9900+17 2906+10 2808-05 3319-13 321727 261438 261450
AMA 2111 1206+19 9900+11 3015-04 3214-14 271328 211039 221350
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DATA BASED ON 300000Z
VALID 310000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2908+21 2609+12 2520-06 2722-18 273931 274840 275650
BCE 2607+14 2508-03 2720-16 282230 282239 272250
LND 9900+18 9900+11 2922-08 2727-20 253734 265042 276049
RKS 2415 2706+11 2811-07 2725-18 273832 274941 265350
GJT 3207+21 2806+13 2811-04 2626-17 273131 263740 264149
FMN 2812+22 2812+13 2613-04 2523-15 252730 243139 252950
ABQ 2906+24 2906+15 2710-03 2420-14 232030 242439 242351
MBW 3012 2912+12 2717-07 2729-18 274632 265341 265849
DEN 3406+20 3209+13 2821-05 2630-16 254631 254939 254449
PUB 9900+22 9900+14 2825-04 2629-14 253429 253439 243250
ALS 2706+17 2714-04 2624-15 253030 253239 253151
TCC 2114 2114+23 2213+14 3114-02 2922-14 241929 242339 242451
BFF 0109 3608+18 3210+10 2829-06 2633-16 255032 255640 255747
GLD 2405 2406+20 2709+12 2827-02 2633-14 263229 263539 254050
GCK 2017+30 2118+21 2218+12 3029-03 2719-13 262829 263239 263450
GAG 1818+26 1913+18 2812+12 3219-02 3116-13 292228 272539 262350
AMA 1816 1916+20 2510+13 3218-02 3119-14 271229 241739 251850
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