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NZUS99 KBOU 201709
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1105 MDT Thursday, August 20, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
SPECI KFNL 201658Z 15004KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3024 RMK AO2 $
METAR KFNL 201656Z 14007KT 4SM HZ CLR 29/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02890122 $
METAR KFNL 201556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP165 T02560117
$
METAR KGXY 201656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02670167
METAR KGXY 201556Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02390156
METAR KGXY 201456Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP192 T02060150
51017
METAR KLMO 201655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3025 RMK AO2
T02680114
METAR KLMO 201635Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 26/11 A3025 RMK AO2
T02600110
METAR KLMO 201615Z AUTO 12003KT 7SM CLR 26/12 A3025 RMK AO2
T02560122
METAR KBDU 201655Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 201635Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 27/10 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 201615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3025 RMK AO2
KBJC 201124Z 2012/2112 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM201700 04008KT P6SM FEW120
FM210000 07007KT P6SM FEW120
FM210300 13008KT P6SM FEW130
FM210600 25006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 201652Z 07004KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3029
METAR KBJC 201550Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3028
METAR KBJC 201446Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3027
KDEN 201458Z 2015/2118 32005KT P6SM FEW100 FEW150
FM201800 03010KT P6SM FEW110 FEW150
FM210000 09010KT P6SM FEW120 SCT150
FM210300 13009KT P6SM FEW120
FM210600 18009KT P6SM FEW100
FM210900 21009KT P6SM FEW220
FM211500 25007KT P6SM FEW220
METAR KDEN 201653Z 36006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 28/10 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02830100
METAR KDEN 201553Z 23004KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 25/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02500117
METAR KDEN 201453Z 00000KT 10SM FEW080 FEW150 23/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02280133 53015
KBKF 200410Z 2004/2107 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3010INS
BECMG 2018/2019 03010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3026INS TX32/2023Z
TN19/2010Z
METAR KBKF 201558Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 25/12 A3025 RMK AO2A
SLP157 T02520121
METAR KBKF 201458Z VRB03KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 23/12 A3025 RMK AO2A
SLP157 T02270123 52013
METAR KBKF 201358Z 27003KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 21/13 A3023 RMK AO2A
SLP150 T02050134
KAPA 201124Z 2012/2112 25006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT220
FM201500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 03009KT P6SM FEW120
FM210000 08009KT P6SM FEW090
FM210300 16008KT P6SM FEW090 SCT100
FM210600 19007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KAPA 201653Z 04007KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW220 27/10 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP173 T02720100
METAR KAPA 201553Z 00000KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 25/09 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP174 T02500094
METAR KAPA 201453Z VRB06KT 10SM FEW100 FEW150 FEW220 23/09 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP174 T02280089 51012
METAR KMNH 201655Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 201635Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 26/07 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 201615Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 201655Z AUTO 01004G10KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 201635Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 201615Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 201655Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 201635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 24/19 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 201615Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM 24/19 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 201653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02440167
METAR KAKO 201553Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02220161
METAR KAKO 201453Z AUTO 25010KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02110161 51012
METAR KLIC 201655Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02780133
METAR KLIC 201555Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02610122
METAR KLIC 201455Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02390133 51012
METAR KHEQ 201655Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3014 RMK AO2 T02740188
$
METAR KHEQ 201635Z AUTO 14008KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3014 RMK AO2 T02710189
$
METAR KHEQ 201615Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3014 RMK AO2 T02630188
$
METAR K2V6 201655Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 201635Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 201617Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3017 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 201655Z AUTO 21009G15KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 201635Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 201615Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 201653Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02720178
METAR KITR 201553Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02440183
METAR KITR 201453Z AUTO 16010KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02170183 51014
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/20/2026
Fort Collins - 06:16:11 MDT / 19:51:03 MDT
Denver - 06:17:04 MDT / 19:49:19 MDT
Sterling - 06:08:36 MDT / 19:43:48 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/20/26 16:49 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...309/030
16000 FT MSL...305/032
15000 FT MSL...299/033
14500 FT MSL...299/033
14000 FT MSL...299/032
13000 FT MSL...302/029
12600 FT MSL...302/027
12000 FT MSL...303/024
11000 FT MSL...307/022
11000 FT MSL...308/021
10000 FT MSL...319/019
9900 FT MSL...320/018
9000 FT MSL...342/018
8800 FT MSL...345/018
8000 FT MSL...001/017
8000 FT MSL...001/017
7200 FT MSL...002/013
7000 FT MSL...355/010
6600 FT MSL...357/010
6100 FT MSL...358/011
6000 FT MSL...352/011
5900 FT MSL...352/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1129 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Friday/...
Issued at 525 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR to persist through the TAF period. Light southwesterly winds
are in place at KDEN/KAPA, with light and variable winds at KBJC
early this morning. Winds are expected to begin a clockwise turn
by 15Z this morning before settling into a northeasterly flow by
around 18Z, where they should remain through the afternoon.
Prevailing wind speeds should remain below 10 kts, with a few
gusts between 12-15 kts possible in the afternoon. Winds will
continue their clockwise turning again around 0Z, with drainage
winds expected again for the overnight hours. Any afternoon
showers or storms that develop are expected to remain over the
higher elevations to the southwest of the TAF sites.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 201655Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 201635Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 201615Z AUTO 25006G15KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 201555Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 29/06 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02920059
METAR KAFF 200955Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01360116
METAR KAFF 201155Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 19/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP145
70003 T01930083 10219 20128 55001
KCOS 201125Z 2012/2112 01008KT P6SM FEW250
FM201800 11011KT P6SM FEW080 BKN150
FM202300 10010KT P6SM VCSH SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 2023/2102
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM210200 03010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM210600 01007KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCOS 201654Z 15008KT 10SM FEW100 FEW250 29/12 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02940122 $
METAR KCOS 201554Z 35005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW250 29/09 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02940089 $
METAR KCOS 201454Z 26004KT 10SM FEW120 FEW250 24/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02390122 51006 $
METAR KFLY 201655Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3038 RMK AO2
T03080037
METAR KFLY 201635Z AUTO 32008G14KT 290V010 10SM CLR 31/04 A3037 RMK AO2
T03050038
METAR KFLY 201615Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 30/04 A3037 RMK AO2
T03010035
KFCS 201308Z 2013/2118 28005KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3023INS
BECMG 2020/2021 15009G18KT 9999 VCSH BKN100 QNH3024INS
TEMPO 2023/2102 13010G25KT 9000 -SHRA VCTS BKN090CB 520009
BECMG 2101/2102 30009KT 9999 NSW SCT140 QNH3026INS
BECMG 2103/2104 35006KT 9999 SKC QNH3032INS TX32/2020Z
TN16/2112Z
METAR KFCS 201655Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02840127 $
METAR KFCS 201455Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02280146 52006 $
METAR KFCS 201555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP185
T02540129 $
KPUB 201125Z 2012/2112 32005KT P6SM FEW250
FM201800 12010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM202300 10010KT P6SM SCT090 BKN200
FM210000 24015G30KT P6SM VCSH SCT090 BKN150
FM210200 02008KT P6SM BKN150
FM210600 30007KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KPUB 201653Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02780139
METAR KPUB 201553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02440144
METAR KPUB 201453Z 21003KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP164 T02170150
51012
METAR KVTP 201655Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 18/M32 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 201635Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 18/M31 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 201615Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM CLR 16/M26 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 201654Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP166
T02780111
METAR KTAD 201554Z AUTO 17004KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02500117
METAR KTAD 201454Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02390128 51010
METAR KLHX 201653Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02940150
METAR KLHX 201553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02720144
METAR KLHX 201453Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02610139 51010
METAR KLAA 201653Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 32/15 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03170150 $
METAR KLAA 201553Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02830167 $
METAR KLAA 201453Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02560167 51010 $
METAR KSPD 201656Z AUTO 14008KT 32/14 A3018 RMK AO1 SLP141 T03170139
METAR KSPD 201556Z AUTO 15006KT 29/14 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP144 T02890139
METAR KSPD 201456Z AUTO 15007KT 27/14 A3017 RMK AO1 SLP142 T02720139
51005
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/20/2026
Burlington - 06:06:58 MDT / 19:37:54 MDT
Pueblo - 06:17:56 MDT / 19:45:42 MDT
Lamar - 06:10:12 MDT / 19:37:25 MDT
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 518 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR conditions expected through the morning with light winds
under 10 kts increasing from the east to southeast around 10-15
kts in the afternoon. Thunderstorms will develop over the
mountains, and spread into the adjacent valleys and I-25
corridor this afternoon. Coverage will be less, but outflow
winds are likely at all three terminals during the late
afternoon and evening. Odds of -TSRA on station are highest at
KALS and secondarily at KCOS. Will carry a Prob30 group at both
sites for -TSRA with gusty erratic outflow winds up to 35 kts.
Odds are too low at KPUB to carry -TSRA in a Prob30 group so
will carry a VCSH with a wind shift around 00z from the
southwest with gusts to around 30 kts, though timing and wind
direction may be prone to change. Otherwise, winds will settle
into diurnal patterns overnight with clearing skies and winds
dropping under 10 kts. -KT
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 201653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP207
T02610044
METAR KCAG 201553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP212
T02060083
METAR KCAG 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01500078 51013
METAR KHDN 201656Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02670011
METAR KHDN 201556Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02390028
METAR KHDN 201456Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02000033 51013
METAR KSBS 201655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3040 RMK AO1
T02530020
METAR KSBS 201635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3040 RMK AO1
T02370041
METAR KSBS 201616Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3040 RMK AO1
T02200038
METAR KC07 201655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 21/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 201635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/00 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 201619Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 201655Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3051 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 201635Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 22/00 A3050 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 201615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3050 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 201653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02670050
METAR KEEO 201553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02330028
METAR KEEO 201453Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01890033 51010
METAR K20V 201655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 201635Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 201615Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 201655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3054 RMK AO2
T02170054
METAR KGNB 201635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3055 RMK AO2
T02070055
METAR KGNB 201615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3055 RMK AO2
T01960053
METAR K0CO 201655Z AUTO 35010G29KT 250V110 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3084 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 201635Z AUTO 29016G24KT 10SM CLR 13/M01 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 201615Z AUTO 32020G27KT 290V350 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3083 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 201655Z AUTO 31009G14KT 290V350 10SM CLR 17/00 A3073 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 201635Z AUTO 33006G17KT 10SM CLR 16/M01 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 201615Z AUTO 31008G20KT 290V350 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3072 RMK
AO2
KGJT 201121Z 2012/2112 12010KT P6SM FEW120
FM202200 34007KT P6SM FEW140
FM210400 06005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT200
FM210600 10005KT P6SM FEW130 FEW200
FM211000 09008KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
METAR KGJT 201653Z VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02940072
METAR KGJT 201553Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP156
T02830067
METAR KGJT 201453Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/08 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP154 T02500078
51023
KRIL 201121Z 2012/2112 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
FM201900 29007KT P6SM FEW120
FM210200 21007KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
FM211100 00000KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
METAR KRIL 201653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02610078
METAR KRIL 201553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02280083
METAR KRIL 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 19/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP194
60000 T01890083 51016
METAR K5SM 201655Z AUTO 10SM CLR 18/00 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 201635Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 18/00 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 201615Z AUTO 10SM SCT070 SCT100 17/01 A3075 RMK AO2
KEGE 201121Z 2012/2112 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM202100 32008KT P6SM FEW120
FM202300 35007KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM210200 16005KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM211000 00000KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
METAR KEGE 201656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP211
T02390061
METAR KEGE 201556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP218
T02220072
METAR KEGE 201456Z 36003KT 10SM SCT110 19/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP220
T01890072 50010
KASE 201551Z 2016/2112 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100 FEW200 PROB30 2016/2017
VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN080
FM201900 32007KT P6SM FEW120
FM210200 25005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT140
FM210500 18005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KASE 201653Z 00000KT 10SM FEW070 FEW100 SCT120 23/07 A3048 RMK AO2
RAE1554 SLP188 P0000 T02280072
METAR KASE 201553Z 34003KT 10SM -RA FEW021 SCT075 BKN100 19/08 A3048 RMK
AO2 RAB38 SLP196 P0001 T01940083
METAR KASE 201453Z 16004KT 10SM SCT100 19/04 A3047 RMK AO2 RAB13E22
SLP187 P0000 60000 T01940044 51015
METAR KCCU 201655Z AUTO 27014G20KT 10SM SCT055 14/00 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 201635Z AUTO 28017G21KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 201615Z AUTO 29010G16KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 201653Z AUTO 28012G21KT 10SM FEW075 22/02 A3066 RMK AO2
RAB08E20 SLP203 P0000 T02170017
METAR KLXV 201553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3066 RMK AO2 RAE1458
SLP208 P0000 T01890039
METAR KLXV 201453Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM -RA FEW075 BKN100 14/05 A3067 RMK
AO2 RAB46 SLP225 P0000 60000 T01390050 53013
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/20/2026
Rangely - 06:31:46 MDT / 20:05:09 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:32:25 MDT / 20:02:41 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:23:19 MDT / 19:57:56 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/20/26 17:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...349/017
14000 FT MSL...326/014
13300 FT MSL...333/013
13000 FT MSL...354/019
12400 FT MSL...321/012
12000 FT MSL...320/007
11700 FT MSL...320/006
11100 FT MSL...333/006
11000 FT MSL...341/007
10200 FT MSL...260/004
10100 FT MSL...201/004
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1302 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 557 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Expect generally VFR and light winds through the TAF period.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will develop on terrain
along and south of I-70 after about 18Z with coverage becoming
more scattered to the south in the San Juan Mountains. Storms
will diminish through the evening, ending around 06Z in the
southern mountains.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 201655Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM RA CLR 31/06 A3028 RMK AO2
T03060058
METAR KAJZ 201635Z AUTO 07006KT 7SM RA CLR 30/07 A3028 RMK AO2
T03020068
METAR KAJZ 201615Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM RA CLR 29/07 A3028 RMK AO2
T02860070
KMTJ 201121Z 2012/2112 14008KT P6SM FEW100
FM201500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
FM202000 30007KT P6SM FEW100
FM210300 14006KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM211000 13007KT P6SM FEW110 SCT250
METAR KMTJ 201653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 31/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP166
T03060056
METAR KMTJ 201553Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 28/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02780072
METAR KMTJ 201453Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02440072 53022
METAR K7BM 201655Z AUTO 22016G23KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 201635Z AUTO 25012G25KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 201615Z AUTO 27009G17KT 230V320 10SM SCT080 21/03 A3065 RMK
AO2
METAR KAEJ 201655Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3049 RMK AO2
T02550025
METAR KAEJ 201635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 22/04 A3050 RMK AO2
T02200039
METAR KAEJ 201615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN100 21/04 A3051 RMK AO2
T02100043
METAR KANK 201655Z AUTO 33010KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3042 RMK AO2
T02680070
METAR KANK 201635Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM FEW100 26/07 A3042 RMK AO2
T02570073
METAR KANK 201615Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM FEW100 24/07 A3043 RMK AO2
T02440073
METAR KMYP 201655Z AUTO 29012G21KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 201635Z AUTO 30013G23KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 201615Z AUTO 30019G23KT 10SM SCT100 13/03 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 201655Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3031 RMK AO2
T02830076
METAR KAIB 201635Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3031 RMK AO2
T02740082
METAR KAIB 201615Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3031 RMK AO2
T02530088
KTEX 201121Z 2012/2112 12007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM201500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100
FM202000 33007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
FM210300 10005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KTEX 201655Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 201635Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 201615Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 201655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 201635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3052 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 201615Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3053 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 201653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 28/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02830083
METAR KCEZ 201553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02610089
METAR KCEZ 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02330094 51010
KDRO 201121Z 2012/2112 05004KT P6SM FEW150
FM202000 31007KT P6SM BKN100
FM210100 09007KT P6SM SCT110 BKN200
FM210500 05005KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
METAR KDRO 201653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02610083
METAR KDRO 201553Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02440083
METAR KDRO 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/08 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP205
T02060078 53008
METAR KPSO 201655Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 201635Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 201615Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM FEW120 23/07 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 201655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT041 17/05 A3086 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 201635Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3086 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 201615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/05 A3086 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 201125Z 2012/2112 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM202200 12011KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 PROB30 2023/2102
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM210300 07008KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
FM210600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KALS 201652Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP215
T02330083 $
METAR KALS 201552Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP217
T02060094 $
METAR KALS 201452Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01830089 51008 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/20/2026
Vail - 06:22:47 MDT / 19:54:46 MDT
Durango - 06:32:23 MDT / 19:57:16 MDT
Alamosa - 06:24:07 MDT / 19:49:33 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/20/26 17:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...349/017
14000 FT MSL...326/014
13300 FT MSL...333/013
13000 FT MSL...354/019
12400 FT MSL...321/012
12000 FT MSL...320/007
11700 FT MSL...320/006
11100 FT MSL...333/006
11000 FT MSL...341/007
10200 FT MSL...260/004
10100 FT MSL...201/004
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1302 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 557 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Expect generally VFR and light winds through the TAF period.
Isolated showers and thunderstorms will develop on terrain
along and south of I-70 after about 18Z with coverage becoming
more scattered to the south in the San Juan Mountains. Storms
will diminish through the evening, ending around 06Z in the
southern mountains.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 201120Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM210100 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS BKN120CB PROB30 2101/2107
VRB15G25KT 5SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM210700 VRB06KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KPGA 201653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03170089 $
METAR KPGA 201553Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 31/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP141
T03060094 $
METAR KPGA 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/09 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP139
T02890089 51017 $
METAR KRQE 201653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02670083 $
METAR KRQE 201553Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP160
T02500094 $
METAR KRQE 201453Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM CLR 22/09 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02220089 52008 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1635 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION...Thursday 20/18Z through Friday 21/18Z...Scattered to
numerous thunderstorms will develop again this afternoon along the
Mogollon Rim and higher terrain of northern Arizona, while
developing westward through the afternoon. Additional storms will
form in the evening across northeast Arizona and affect the
Little Colorado River Valley. Otherwise, VFR conditions with MVFR
in thunderstorm activity along with locally heavy rainfall and
gusty and erratic winds. Showers and storms will gradually wane
overnight.
OUTLOOK...Friday 21/18Z through Sunday 23/18Z...Another day of mainly
VFR but MVFR likely near thunderstorms. Scattered to numerous
thunderstorms area wide Friday between 18Z-06Z. Scattered to
numerous thunderstorms 18Z-03Z Saturday but more confined to
higher terrain areas. Daytime winds SW-NW 5-15kts Friday and SW-W
5-15kts Saturday. Light and variable or terrain driven overnight.
Gusty and erratic winds near thunderstorms.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 201459Z 2015/2118 15009KT P6SM SCT200
FM202000 32009KT P6SM SCT200
FM210300 15008KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 201654Z 14011KT 10SM FEW100 SCT170 SCT230 34/09 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP130 ACSL DSNT NE T03440089 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 201554Z 13010KT 10SM FEW100 SCT170 SCT230 32/09 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP129 ACSL DSNT SE T03170094 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 201454Z 14013KT 10SM FEW110 SCT170 SCT230 29/09 A3011 RMK AO2
SLP127 ACSL DSNT E T02940094 51012 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 201121Z 2012/2112 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM202200 33007KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
FM210400 30005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KVEL 201653Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02780056
METAR KVEL 201553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02610078
METAR KVEL 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/06 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP174
T02390056 53018
METAR KPUC 201653Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 28/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02780050
METAR KPUC 201553Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02720050
METAR KPUC 201453Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02440044 53016
KCNY 201121Z 2012/2112 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM202000 33007KT P6SM FEW110
FM210200 01005KT P6SM FEW140 SCT250
METAR KCNY 201653Z AUTO 12008KT 100V170 10SM CLR 33/08 A3018 RMK AO2
SLP148 T03280078
METAR KCNY 201553Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03170083
METAR KCNY 201453Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 30/08 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP139
T03000083 53020
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION... KSLC...VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC
terminal through the period. Dry and stable conditions with mostly
clear skies will continue with light diurnally driven winds.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions will persist for
the entire airspace through the period. Dry and stable conditions
will continue across most of the airspace with some isolated
convection across the eastern airspace this afternoon. Winds will be
relatively light and diurnally driven.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 201123Z 2012/2112 13006KT P6SM FEW200
FM201800 26012G20KT P6SM SCT200
FM210300 16005KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 201653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02720044
METAR KEVW 201553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP181
T02330033
METAR KEVW 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01890033 53013
KRKS 201120Z 2012/2112 21004KT P6SM FEW250
FM201800 27006KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250
FM202100 27012G18KT P6SM SCT100 SCT250 PROB30 2022/2103
VRB25G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM210300 22006KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
METAR KRKS 201654Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02500028
METAR KRKS 201554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02170039
METAR KRKS 201454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01940017 51013
KRWL 201120Z 2012/2112 24006KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 29010KT P6SM SKC
FM210200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH SCT150 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 201120Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 33012KT P6SM SKC
FM210200 17010KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KLAR 201653Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02330044
METAR KLAR 201553Z AUTO 03003KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02170056
METAR KLAR 201453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01780050 51014
KCYS 201120Z 2012/2112 29008KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 36010KT P6SM SKC
FM210200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW200
METAR KCYS 201653Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02780044
METAR KCYS 201553Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 27/07 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02670067
METAR KCYS 201453Z 35008KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP160 T02440089
51014
Riverton (KRIW) 08/20/26 16:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...062/003
25000 FT MSL...140/002
24000 FT MSL...240/001
16800 FT MSL...323/006
16000 FT MSL...299/007
15000 FT MSL...311/017
14600 FT MSL...290/014
14000 FT MSL...307/019
13000 FT MSL...298/021
12800 FT MSL...291/017
12000 FT MSL...287/018
11200 FT MSL...284/016
11000 FT MSL...285/016
10000 FT MSL...272/016
10000 FT MSL...267/012
9000 FT MSL...249/009
9000 FT MSL...254/008
8100 FT MSL...190/005
8000 FT MSL...192/005
7400 FT MSL...151/004
7000 FT MSL...113/003
6700 FT MSL...071/003
6200 FT MSL...044/005
6000 FT MSL...047/006
6000 FT MSL...045/005
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/20/26 16:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...302/024
15100 FT MSL...303/023
15000 FT MSL...302/023
14000 FT MSL...300/019
13200 FT MSL...301/016
13000 FT MSL...307/014
12000 FT MSL...312/012
11700 FT MSL...320/011
11000 FT MSL...319/010
10500 FT MSL...334/009
10000 FT MSL...342/009
9500 FT MSL...359/008
9000 FT MSL...344/007
8600 FT MSL...006/006
8000 FT MSL...014/006
7900 FT MSL...027/006
7400 FT MSL...027/006
7000 FT MSL...012/007
6700 FT MSL...006/009
6600 FT MSL...016/009
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1653 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1052 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR flight conditions are forecast through at least 18Z Friday.
Isolated virga, showers, and thunderstorms are expected to develop
across southwest Wyoming after 21Z, with a 30 percent chance of
impacting KRKS, KPNA, and KBPI. There is a 10 percent chance or less
of convection at or in the area of KJAC, KRIW, KLND, and KCOD
between 21Z and 04Z. Because convection chances at KJAC, KRIW, KLND,
and KCOD are so low, there is no mention in TAF. Gusty outflows up
to 45kts will be the primary hazards from direct or nearby
convection. Winds increase after 20Z with gusts in the 15kt to 20kt
range at KJAC, KCPR, KRKS, KPNA, and KBPI. These breezy afternoon
winds diminish between 01Z and 04Z Friday. Winds at all other
terminals remain 10kts or less the entire TAF period.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1108 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 507 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR conditions anticipated to persist throughout the entire 12Z TAF
period with clear skies and relatively calm winds this afternoon.
High clouds will slowly increase for the evening hours with winds
starting to drop back to variable around 6kts. KRWL may see and
isolate showers or two today, but confidence is low in timing. Gusty
and erratic winds will be possible with any shower that forms.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 201655Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3023 RMK AO2
T02730156
METAR KIBM 201635Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3023 RMK AO2
T02660161
METAR KIBM 201615Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3023 RMK AO2
T02580159
KSNY 201120Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM201700 04006KT P6SM SKC
FM210200 14010KT P6SM FEW200 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 201655Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A3014 RMK AO2
T02830199
METAR KOGA 201635Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 28/20 A3014 RMK AO2
T02760200
METAR KOGA 201615Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 27/20 A3014 RMK AO2
T02670196
KMCK 201510Z 2015/2112 VRB05KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
FM201600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 201653Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02560178
METAR KMCK 201553Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
AND E RAB1456E09 SLP182 P0000 T02060183
METAR KMCK 201453Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM BKN100 BKN120 22/17 A3012 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT N AND NW SLP177 T02170172 51012
North Platte (KLNX) 08/20/26 16:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...330/021
14200 FT MSL...326/020
14000 FT MSL...328/019
13000 FT MSL...316/016
12000 FT MSL...293/016
12000 FT MSL...291/015
11000 FT MSL...302/015
10100 FT MSL...315/015
10000 FT MSL...318/015
9000 FT MSL...326/012
8500 FT MSL...329/011
8000 FT MSL...323/011
7500 FT MSL...290/010
7000 FT MSL...261/014
6500 FT MSL...246/018
6000 FT MSL...239/021
5400 FT MSL...231/020
5000 FT MSL...224/018
4700 FT MSL...225/016
4100 FT MSL...220/013
4000 FT MSL...220/012
3600 FT MSL...220/013
3400 FT MSL...219/012
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1110 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 615 AM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Low stratus and fog persists through late morning for terminals
along and east of HWY 83, with IFR/LIFR CIGs and visibilities
continuing. By late this morning, fog and stratus will quickly
erode and VFR conditions are expected to then prevail for all
terminals into tonight. Isolated thunderstorm development
remains possible east of HWY 83 this evening, with brief MVFR
visibilities and gusty, erratic winds possible.
Winds remain southerly today and tonight, at 5 to 10kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 201435Z 2015/2112 17011KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 18012G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 201653Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02780183
METAR KGLD 201553Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02500183
METAR KGLD 201453Z AUTO 17012KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02220183 51009
KGCK 201120Z 2012/2112 06009KT P6SM SKC
FM201500 12007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 201654Z 15014G20KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03110167
METAR KGCK 201554Z 15011G21KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP155
T02940178
METAR KGCK 201454Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP153 T02610189
51009
METAR KLBL 201656Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM CLR 31/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP156
T03110183
METAR KLBL 201556Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02890178
METAR KLBL 201456Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02720178 51017
METAR KEHA 201655Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3017 RMK AO2
T03190144
METAR KEHA 201635Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3017 RMK AO2
T03130148
METAR KEHA 201615Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3017 RMK AO2
T03080151
Goodland (KGLD) 08/20/26 17:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...289/020
14800 FT MSL...285/018
14000 FT MSL...282/019
13000 FT MSL...281/018
12600 FT MSL...284/019
12000 FT MSL...283/019
11000 FT MSL...280/018
10800 FT MSL...279/018
10000 FT MSL...268/017
9200 FT MSL...258/019
9000 FT MSL...252/019
8000 FT MSL...235/020
8000 FT MSL...224/019
7000 FT MSL...201/020
6900 FT MSL...204/023
6000 FT MSL...190/018
6000 FT MSL...188/018
5300 FT MSL...186/015
5000 FT MSL...184/014
4700 FT MSL...187/013
4200 FT MSL...183/012
4000 FT MSL...182/013
4000 FT MSL...182/013
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/20/26 16:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...296/019
15000 FT MSL...288/016
14000 FT MSL...285/014
13900 FT MSL...282/013
13000 FT MSL...287/016
12000 FT MSL...248/007
11700 FT MSL...241/006
11000 FT MSL...251/005
10000 FT MSL...295/004
9800 FT MSL...326/003
9000 FT MSL...030/004
8200 FT MSL...115/005
8000 FT MSL...105/006
7100 FT MSL...116/009
7000 FT MSL...116/009
6000 FT MSL...124/013
6000 FT MSL...124/014
5100 FT MSL...129/014
5000 FT MSL...126/015
4400 FT MSL...129/014
4000 FT MSL...130/014
3700 FT MSL...131/013
3200 FT MSL...133/014
3000 FT MSL...136/014
3000 FT MSL...136/014
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1705 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1104 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF
period with light winds and mostly clear skies.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1600 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 1100 AM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
VFR conditions are expected throughout the TAF period. Winds
will be from the southeast 5-15 knots throughout the period. Any
storm threat is very minimal, and therefore will not be included
in the TAFs.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 201122Z 2012/2112 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
FM201800 11006KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 201653Z AUTO 08007KT 040V110 10SM CLR 31/15 A3009 RMK AO2
SLP132 T03110150
METAR KGUY 201553Z AUTO 04009KT 10SM CLR 29/15 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02890150
METAR KGUY 201453Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02720161 51013
KDHT 201122Z 2012/2112 02005KT P6SM SCT250
FM201900 13006KT P6SM SKC
FM202300 10007KT P6SM SKC
FM210200 09005KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KDHT 201653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 32/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP140
T03220139
METAR KDHT 201553Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02940144
METAR KDHT 201453Z AUTO 35009KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02670144 51010
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1130 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 622 AM CDT Thu Aug 20 2026
Lingering scatter to broken cloud decks are expected to hold
through the morning hours. However, CIGs should stay VFR at the
terminals with skies becoming clear by the afternoon. Present
CAMs do continue to see the potential for some isolated storms
across the Southern Texas Panhandles during the late afternoon and
early evening. However, chances of impact (10% or less) to KAMA
remain too low for mention in the current TAF package. Otherwise,
expect VFR conditions to hold through the next 24 hours.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 201131Z 2012/2112 10009KT P6SM FEW140
FM201900 25011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150 PROB30 2023/2102
VRB25G40KT 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM210200 09011KT P6SM BKN100
FM210900 09006KT P6SM SCT120
METAR KFMN 201653Z 18005KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02830100
METAR KFMN 201553Z 14005KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02670106
METAR KFMN 201453Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP193 T02440100
51009
METAR KLVS 201653Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02670083
METAR KLVS 201553Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02440094
METAR KLVS 201453Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP180
T02060106 51010
METAR KRTN 201653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02720094
METAR KRTN 201553Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02440111
METAR KRTN 201453Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02110106 51007
METAR KCAO 201655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
T03060100
METAR KCAO 201555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02890111
METAR KCAO 201455Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02670111 53009
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1149 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 536 AM MDT Thu Aug 20 2026
This afternoon and evening, scattered to isolated showers and
thunderstorms return to much of the forecast area, except for
numerous cells over the northern and southwest mountains. Storm
motion will be toward the south and southwest around 5-15 KT. A
few of today`s stronger storms will be capable of producing wet
microbursts with localized, brief, and erratic wind gusts up to 45
KT.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 201200Z
VALID 201800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2309+20 2412+13 2620-07 2618-19 272034 272444 263755
BCE 9900+13 1907-06 1807-18 240633 271543 263454
LND 2808+21 2815+12 2929-07 2934-19 304435 294745 285456
RKS 2209 2910+13 2921-07 2929-19 302734 283244 283856
GJT 9900+21 2908+13 9900-06 2807-18 271434 292344 294055
FMN 2905+19 3511+14 9900-06 9900-18 300533 331743 312855
ABQ 3509+19 0113+12 9900-06 0708-17 020633 011142 352254
MBW 2708 3121+12 2929-07 3040-19 304434 304644 294756
DEN 3316+20 3226+12 3120-07 3021-18 323034 313043 303355
PUB 3610+21 3413+13 3017-07 3112-18 322434 323043 313955
ALS 3607+13 9900-06 3109-18 321233 322143 323555
TCC 9900 9900+18 0306+12 3508-06 0409-17 361133 352043 353255
BFF 9900 3210+17 3117+09 3030-07 3041-20 304634 304944 305356
GLD 1713 2411+17 2809+11 3123-06 3125-18 303234 323243 323356
GCK 1413+21 9900+18 3007+11 2917-06 3220-18 322634 322643 332955
GAG 1709+23 2219+19 2418+11 3017-06 3319-18 332033 322043 322855
AMA 3205 2806+19 2708+11 2819-07 3206-17 351033 331643 332555
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DATA BASED ON 201200Z
VALID 210000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2807+22 2512+14 2516-06 2718-18 252034 271944 283354
BCE 9900+13 1905-05 2508-16 231132 251242 262654
LND 9900+21 2907+13 2824-07 2832-19 283435 283945 284756
RKS 2610 2810+14 3020-06 2827-18 272334 272745 283456
GJT 3606+23 3508+15 3006-06 2612-17 271433 281843 293655
FMN 0514+22 9900+15 3106-05 2908-16 290731 330942 331654
ABQ 0408+22 0307+13 0110-06 9900-16 990032 360842 021454
MBW 3011 3013+13 3128-07 3032-19 293734 294344 294956
DEN 0605+21 9900+12 3125-06 3122-18 302633 292644 303055
PUB 1206+22 1205+13 3321-06 3319-17 322533 302943 313955
ALS 1408+13 3210-07 3517-16 321432 312042 303155
TCC 9900 1605+21 1706+12 0414-06 3613-17 011432 362143 353554
BFF 9900 9900+18 3014+11 3138-07 3139-19 314934 305244 305956
GLD 1610 9900+17 3311+11 3227-05 3133-19 323834 323844 313856
GCK 1414+24 1708+17 2811+11 3326-05 3225-18 322433 322643 302256
GAG 1211+27 1913+19 2114+11 3219-06 3222-17 322033 331843 332155
AMA 9900 9900+21 9900+12 3612-06 3514-17 331533 351943 352854
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DATA BASED ON 201200Z
VALID 211200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 1908 2312+22 2213+14 2208-06 2708-19 272234 282943 263855
BCE 9900+12 1315-06 9900-18 231132 221243 241354
LND 2809+21 2917+14 3023-07 3030-20 304035 294344 294855
RKS 2505 2612+13 3112-06 3021-19 303234 293544 283755
GJT 2510+19 9900+13 0205-06 0308-18 302033 303343 303755
FMN 2406+18 9900+11 1013-06 0809-17 321532 312142 332655
ABQ 9900+17 9900+11 1211-06 1205-17 361432 342143 362755
MBW 2818 2922+13 2920-08 3132-20 303934 304144 314956
DEN 2608+22 2408+14 3010-07 3321-19 312734 313244 323955
PUB 2409+20 2210+13 0108-06 3212-19 312234 313644 333055
ALS 2307+12 1208-06 9900-18 321333 322843 333055
TCC 9900 3007+20 9900+11 1310-06 0707-18 011533 352344 353656
BFF 2510 2513+20 2611+12 3027-08 3141-21 304834 305345 315956
GLD 9900 9900+20 3409+11 3422-08 3020-19 323434 323944 334556
GCK 0111+24 3610+18 3511+11 3415-06 3318-18 322934 323844 323756
GAG 3112+27 3109+19 3009+11 3410-06 0117-18 332133 333744 342856
AMA 2719 9900+19 3408+11 0908-06 3608-18 362033 362844 362656
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