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NZUS99 KBOU 310009
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1805 MDT Thursday, July 30, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 302356Z 23004KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP107 60000
T03280106 10356 20317 55002 $
METAR KFNL 302256Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP106 T03220111
$
METAR KFNL 302156Z 20009KT BKN120 32/11 A3008 RMK AO2 RAB44E56 SLP108
P0000 T03170106 $
SPECI KGXY 310000Z AUTO 30006KT 1SM HZ CLR 36/08 A3004 RMK AO2 VIS
3/4V5
METAR KGXY 302356Z AUTO 30005KT 2SM HZ CLR 36/08 A3004 RMK AO2 VIS 3/4V5
SLP117 T03560078 10367 20328 55001
METAR KGXY 302256Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 37/07 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP114
T03670067
METAR KLMO 302355Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 32/10 A3009 RMK AO2 T03210104
10332 20282
METAR KLMO 302335Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A3008 RMK AO2
T03260099
METAR KLMO 302315Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3009 RMK AO2
T03150114
METAR KBDU 302355Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 302335Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 33/10 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 302315Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM SCT120 33/10 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 302350Z AUTO 08005KT 8SM FEW120 SCT220 33/10 A3006 RMK AO2
T03320105 $
METAR KEIK 302335Z AUTO 12005KT 7SM SCT130 SCT160 BKN230 33/10 A3005 RMK
AO2 T03300103 $
METAR KEIK 302315Z AUTO 08007KT 8SM BKN150 32/11 A3006 RMK AO2 T03220108
$
KBJC 302329Z 3100/3124 06006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM310100 VRB06KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
FM310500 03008KT P6SM SCT140
FM310800 32008KT P6SM FEW140
FM311200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW010 FEW140
FM311600 04007KT P6SM FEW100 PROB30 3121/3124 VRB17G32KT
-TSRA
SCT090CB BKN140
METAR KBJC 302345Z 04005KT 10SM CLR 32/08 A3013
METAR KBJC 302253Z 06010KT 10SM SCT110 33/08 A3013
METAR KBJC 302145Z 34019G26KT 10SM RA BKN110 33/08 A3014
KDEN 302329Z 3100/0106 33006KT P6SM FEW090 SCT140
FM310200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM310500 03009KT P6SM SCT140
FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW010 FEW140
FM311400 02008KT P6SM FEW140
FM311900 05009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 PROB30 3122/0102
VRB17G32KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN140
FM010200 11008KT P6SM SCT120
FM010500 19009KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 302353Z 02004KT 10SM FEW050 SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 29/13 A3009
RMK AO2 WSHFT 2241 RAE01 TSE16 SLP100 P0001 60002 T02940133
10350 20244 55001
SPECI KDEN 302316Z 35007KT 10SM FEW030 SCT100 BKN140 BKN220 28/12 A3009
RMK AO2 WSHFT 2241 OCNL LTGICCC DSNT E RAE01 TSE16 CB DSNT E
MOV E P0001 T02830122
METAR KDEN 302253Z 04011G40KT 360V070 6SM -TSRA FEW030 SCT100CB BKN140
BKN220 26/13 A3009 RMK AO2 PK WND 29044/2237 WSHFT 2226 OCNL
LTGICCCCG E RAB31 TSB14 TS E MOV SE SLP106 P0001
T02560133
METAR KBKF 302258Z 01018KT 10SM VCTS BKN110 BKN140 BKN220 31/08 A3011
RMK AO2A PK WND 33031/33 SLP104 T03050076 10358 20303
55000
METAR KBKF 302158Z 06008G16KT 020V090 10SM SCT100 SCT140 BKN220 34/06
A3009 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT NW SLP093 T03400055
METAR KBKF 302058Z 04011KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT220 35/06 A3010 RMK
AO2A SLP093 T03470060 57008
KAPA 302329Z 3100/3124 09007KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM310200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140
FM310600 02009KT P6SM SCT140
FM310900 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
FM311600 02008KT P6SM FEW100
FM312000 06006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 PROB30 3122/3124
VRB17G32KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN140
METAR KAPA 302353Z 13010KT 10SM BKN110 BKN140 BKN220 28/09 A3016 RMK AO2
PK WND 36028/2255 WSHFT 2326 RAB20E36 TSE26B34E52 SLP132 TS
DSIPTD P0001 60001 T02830094 10344 20272 53006
SPECI KAPA 302336Z 10013KT 10SM TS BKN110CB BKN140 BKN220 29/11 A3015
RMK AO2 PK WND 36028/2255 RAB20E36 TSE26B34 OCNL LTGICCG OHD
TS OHD MOV E P0001 T02940106
SPECI KAPA 302329Z 09011KT 8SM -RA BKN110 BKN140 BKN220 28/11 A3015 RMK
AO2 PK WND 36028/2255 RAB20 TSE26 TS DSIPTD P0001
T02780111
METAR KMNH 302355Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM BKN100 28/07 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 302335Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM BKN100 29/07 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 302315Z AUTO 01010G16KT 10SM SCT100 30/07 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SE AND S
METAR KFMM 302355Z AUTO 30013KT 10SM FEW120 36/07 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 302335Z AUTO 33014G22KT 10SM CLR 35/07 A3001 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 302315Z AUTO 32011G22KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A3000 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 302355Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 35/12 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 302335Z AUTO 31014G18KT 10SM CLR 35/13 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 302315Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 35/13 A2995 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 302353Z AUTO 35014KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP094
T03330072 10344 20306 55007
METAR KAKO 302253Z AUTO 36008KT 320V040 10SM FEW120 34/11 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP093 T03390111
METAR KAKO 302153Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP094
T03390111
METAR KLIC 302355Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP099
T03330072 10350 20317 55001
METAR KLIC 302255Z AUTO 36011G16KT 10SM FEW110 34/08 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP093 T03390083
METAR KLIC 302155Z AUTO 02009KT 340V040 10SM CLR 34/09 A3008 RMK AO2
SLP090 T03440094
METAR KHEQ 302355Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 36/10 A2991 RMK AO2 T03620104
10373 20343 56010
METAR KHEQ 302335Z AUTO 31007G15KT 10SM FEW100 37/10 A2991 RMK AO2
T03660101
METAR KHEQ 302315Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM FEW100 36/11 A2992 RMK AO2
T03640113
METAR K2V6 302357Z AUTO 28008G15KT 10SM CLR 36/09 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 302334Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 36/08 A2997 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 302314Z AUTO 32015G20KT 10SM SCT100 37/10 A2996 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 302355Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM SCT110 37/11 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 302335Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM SCT110 37/11 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 302315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT110 37/11 A2993 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 302353Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP086
T03440122 10361 20317 56004
METAR KITR 302253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP086
T03390122
METAR KITR 302153Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM FEW100 34/11 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP088
T03390111
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 23:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
27000 FT MSL...258/029
26000 FT MSL...289/012
25000 FT MSL...251/022
24000 FT MSL...280/027
22800 FT MSL...274/029
22000 FT MSL...267/033
20000 FT MSL...256/039
19400 FT MSL...260/039
19000 FT MSL...281/044
18000 FT MSL...292/026
17000 FT MSL...298/020
16000 FT MSL...291/021
15000 FT MSL...286/018
14500 FT MSL...328/010
14000 FT MSL...270/014
13000 FT MSL...275/016
12600 FT MSL...298/016
12000 FT MSL...282/017
11000 FT MSL...323/019
11000 FT MSL...323/019
10000 FT MSL...325/019
9900 FT MSL...322/015
9000 FT MSL...328/013
8800 FT MSL...333/012
8000 FT MSL...351/012
8000 FT MSL...344/011
7200 FT MSL...345/011
7000 FT MSL...349/010
6600 FT MSL...358/011
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2341 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Saturday/...
Issued at 529 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions are expected through the TAF period. The weak
convection that moved through the terminals over the last couple
of hours is now east of DEN/APA and quiet conditions are expected
the rest of the evening. Winds are expected to remain light and
variable, with a weak cold front eventually turning the wind to
more of a northerly component for a few hours near/after 06z.
Guidance has backed away from any sort of significant push of
moisture with this front, and thus the potential for stratus is
rather low. Still can`t totally rule that out, as the potential
remains somewhat dependent on any outflow moving out of the
convective clusters in central Nebraska... but the chances of any
impacts looks to be <10%.
A fairly typical diurnal wind pattern is likely for Friday, with
light northeast winds developing in the late morning hours...
continuing through most of the day. Most guidance does eventually
develop some weak instability by the afternoon, with scattered
SHRA/TSRA over the Front Range eventually attempting to push
across the metro, with the timing a couple of hours slower than
today.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 302355Z AUTO 29009G14KT 10SM SCT110 21/02 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 302335Z AUTO 29008G15KT 10SM SCT110 20/01 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 302315Z AUTO 28010G17KT 10SM SCT110 21/02 A3068 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR KAFF 302355Z 04006KT 10SM BKN100 BKN160 32/06 A3018 RMK AO2A
SLP115 T03230057 10325 20304 53001
METAR KAFF 302255Z 00000KT 10SM FEW045 SCT090 BKN200 31/07 A3017 RMK
AO2A SLP111 T03060071
SPECI KAFF 302207Z 35007KT 10SM FEW120 SCT140 32/06 A3017 RMK AO2A TS
MOVD E SLP111
KCOS 302328Z 3100/3124 03007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM310300 36007KT P6SM BKN100
FM310900 35015G25KT P6SM SCT100
FM311200 35008KT P6SM SCT250
FM311700 09008KT P6SM SCT070 SCT150
METAR KCOS 302354Z VRB06G15KT 10SM BKN100 BKN200 32/09 A3016 RMK AO2
SLP114 CB DSNT E-SE MOV E 60000 T03220094 10339 20294 53001
$
METAR KCOS 302254Z 07007KT 10SM FEW080 BKN095 BKN200 31/08 A3015 RMK AO2
RAB21E31 TSE40 SLP114 CB DSNT E-SE MOV E P0000 T03060078
$
SPECI KCOS 302241Z COR VRB04KT 10SM FEW080 BKN095 BKN200 31/08 A3015 RMK
AO2 RAB21E31 TSE40 CB DSNT E-SE MOV E P0000 T03110078 $
METAR KFLY 302355Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM SCT110 31/09 A3024 RMK AO2
T03100088 10323 20286
METAR KFLY 302335Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM SCT110 32/07 A3024 RMK AO2
T03150071
METAR KFLY 302315Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 32/08 A3024 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E AND S T03180082
KFCS 302000Z 3020/0102 35012G20KT 9999 VCTS SCT090CB
QNH3012INS
TEMPO 3021/3024 VRB25G35KT 8000 -TSRA OVC060CB
BECMG 3100/3101 35009KT 9999 NSW BKN090 QNH3020INS
BECMG 3117/3118 12009KT 9999 FEW090 QNH3032INS
TEMPO 3120/3124 VRB15G25KT 9999 -TSRA BKN090CB
QNH3035INS
BECMG 0100/0101 12009KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3030INS
TX33/3021Z
TN19/3110Z
METAR KFCS 302355Z AUTO 11014KT 10SM BKN130 30/10 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP128
60008 T03030103 10355 20281 50003 $
METAR KFCS 302255Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E-SE SLP117 T03320064 $
METAR KFCS 302155Z AUTO 10014G23KT 10SM VCTS FEW060 SCT130 29/10 A3011
RMK AO2 PK WND 30034/20 RAB19E43RAB43E43 TSB11E52 SLP125
P0008 T02930099 $
KPUB 302350Z 3100/3124 06020G30KT P6SM SCT120
FM310100 03012KT P6SM BKN120
FM310500 35008KT P6SM BKN120
FM311000 01012KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM311700 08010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPUB 302353Z 07019KT 10SM CLR 33/12 A3001 RMK AO2 PK WND
05044/2312 WSHFT 2243 LTG DSNT E AND S SLP092 60000 T03280117
10367 20306 53002
SPECI KPUB 302303Z 03018G28KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A3000 RMK AO2 PK WND
02028/2254 WSHFT 2243 LTG DSNT NE T03390133
METAR KPUB 302253Z 02020G31KT 10SM CLR 34/13 A2999 RMK AO2 PK WND
01031/2250 LTG DSNT NE RAE2158 SLP082 P0000 T03390133
METAR KVTP 302355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 302335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 302315Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 19/10 A3066 RMK
AO2
METAR KTAD 302354Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3011 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
RAE06 SLP113 P0000 60008 T02720144 10350 20222 58004
SPECI KTAD 302342Z AUTO 18011KT 10SM VCTS CLR 27/15 A3012 RMK AO2 RAE06
P0000 T02670150
SPECI KTAD 302318Z AUTO 14010KT 10SM FEW037 24/16 A3014 RMK AO2 RAE06
P0000 T02390156
METAR KLHX 302353Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 34/17 A2997 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
AND NW SLP079 T03440167 10350 20289 55010 $
METAR KLHX 302253Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 34/18 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP079
T03440178 $
METAR KLHX 302153Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 33/19 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP085
T03330189 $
METAR KLAA 302353Z AUTO 02009KT 10SM CLR 36/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP077
T03560189 10367 20311 56009
METAR KLAA 302253Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP078
T03610178
METAR KLAA 302153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP080
T03610178
METAR KSPD 302356Z AUTO 04010KT 34/17 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP077 T03390172
10383 20317 55006
METAR KSPD 302256Z AUTO VRB05KT 37/15 A2997 RMK AO1 SLP070 T03720150
METAR KSPD 302156Z AUTO VRB03KT 37/14 A2998 RMK AO1 SLP075 T03670139
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) 07/31/26 00:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
55000 FT MSL...131/005
45000 FT MSL...257/032
40000 FT MSL...242/034
35000 FT MSL...227/029
33000 FT MSL...229/032
31000 FT MSL...229/030
30000 FT MSL...224/027
29000 FT MSL...233/030
27000 FT MSL...237/024
25000 FT MSL...249/029
24000 FT MSL...264/030
23000 FT MSL...264/027
22000 FT MSL...267/026
21000 FT MSL...273/027
20000 FT MSL...259/025
19000 FT MSL...276/042
18000 FT MSL...285/019
17000 FT MSL...292/024
16000 FT MSL...288/019
15000 FT MSL...295/018
14000 FT MSL...299/014
13000 FT MSL...302/013
12400 FT MSL...355/018
12000 FT MSL...325/016
11000 FT MSL...344/020
10800 FT MSL...004/021
10000 FT MSL...356/021
9700 FT MSL...015/020
9000 FT MSL...012/019
8600 FT MSL...022/016
8000 FT MSL...020/015
7700 FT MSL...029/014
7100 FT MSL...057/013
7000 FT MSL...042/016
6000 FT MSL...062/015
5900 FT MSL...054/017
5700 FT MSL...056/016
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2348 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 547 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
The forecast period is expected to be mostly on the drier side,
however, there are low chances for a brief shower or thunderstorm
this evening as well as very late in the period. For this evening,
have maintained the some mention of showers for COS, and kept the
prob30 for thunder at PUB. Shower and thunderstorm chances increase
very late in the period, but given the time frame, have left out of
the TAFs at this time.
While only isolated showers and storms are occurring around the
terminals, several outflow boundaries are impacting COS and PUB.
Outside of any erratic winds owing to the precip, winds should
generally be out of the north northeast for COS and east northeast
for PUB. An increase in northerly wind speeds is likely at COS and
PUB early Friday morning, but with a diminishing trend through
Friday morning. Winds will generally be light at ALS.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 302353Z AUTO 01014G24KT 10SM FEW080 28/06 A3024 RMK AO2 PK
WND 01034/2303 WSHFT 2244 RAB29E39 SLP157 P0000 60000
T02780061 10339 20267 53007
SPECI KCAG 302304Z AUTO 36022G34KT 10SM FEW095 SCT110 29/04 A3022 RMK
AO2 PK WND 01034/2303 WSHFT 2244 LTG DSNT N T02890044
METAR KCAG 302253Z AUTO 34014G27KT 10SM FEW110 29/05 A3021 RMK AO2 PK
WND 35027/2250 SLP146 T02890050
METAR KHDN 302356Z AUTO 36019G24KT 10SM BKN120 28/04 A3027 RMK AO2 PK
WND 33032/2309 WSHFT 2250 SLP160 T02780044 10322 20261
53002
SPECI KHDN 302310Z AUTO 33029G32KT 10SM FEW110 29/03 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
WND 33032/2309 WSHFT 2250
METAR KHDN 302256Z AUTO 30011G17KT 10SM FEW120 31/02 A3023 RMK AO2
SLP137 T03060017
METAR KSBS 302355Z AUTO 33019G27KT 10SM BKN110 27/03 A3026 RMK AO1
T02680033 10309 20250
METAR KSBS 302335Z AUTO 30018G24KT 10SM OVC110 29/03 A3024 RMK AO1
T02850034
METAR KSBS 302315Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM BKN110 29/03 A3024 RMK AO1
T02860031
METAR KC07 302355Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 302335Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 302315Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 302355Z AUTO 30012G15KT 10SM BKN110 23/02 A3039 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 302335Z AUTO 34017G21KT 10SM BKN110 23/03 A3039 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 302315Z AUTO 31015G20KT 10SM SCT110 27/02 A3038 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 302353Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 33/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP128
6//// T03281011 10328 20256 55002
METAR KEEO 302253Z AUTO 26012KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03220028
SPECI KEEO 302200Z AUTO 23011G20KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3022 RMK AO2
T03170067
METAR K20V 302355Z AUTO 34008KT 324V024 10SM SCT110 28/02 A3031 RMK
AO2
METAR K20V 302335Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM SCT110 27/02 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 302315Z AUTO 35012G17KT 10SM SCT120 27/02 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 302355Z AUTO 25012G17KT 10SM CLR 28/01 A3040 RMK AO2
T02790006 10292 20208
METAR KGNB 302335Z AUTO 28014G19KT 10SM SCT110 28/00 A3040 RMK AO2
T02831001
METAR KGNB 302315Z AUTO 27012G16KT 10SM SCT110 29/00 A3040 RMK AO2
T02890000
METAR K0CO 302355Z AUTO 29018G27KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 302335Z AUTO 29018G27KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 302315Z AUTO 27018G25KT 10SM SCT120 12/05 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 302354Z AUTO 30009G16KT 10SM CLR 19/01 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 302333Z AUTO 29009G18KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W
METAR KC99 302313Z AUTO 29007G18KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3062 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E
KGJT 302329Z 3100/3124 28010G18KT P6SM FEW150
FM310300 07005KT P6SM SKC
FM310600 11007KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 28008G18KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 302353Z 32009KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
SLP101 T03610017 10367 20294 56014
METAR KGJT 302253Z 27007G16KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP103
T03560067
METAR KGJT 302153Z 28009G16KT 10SM CLR 35/07 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03500072
KRIL 302329Z 3100/3124 28010G20KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN120
TEMPO 3100/3102 VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM310200 11005KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 32008G18KT P6SM FEW100
SPECI KRIL 310000Z AUTO 36011G25KT 10SM SCT110 30/06 A3017 RMK AO2 WSHFT
2340 LTG DSNT W T03000056
METAR KRIL 302353Z AUTO 36017G32KT 10SM CLR 30/06 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
32032/2346 WSHFT 2337 LTG DSNT W SLP138 T03000056 10339 20272
53003
METAR KRIL 302253Z AUTO 27009G17KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03390033
METAR K5SM 302355Z AUTO 10SM OVC090 17/00 A3065 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 302335Z AUTO 10SM BKN090 17/00 A3065 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
METAR K5SM 302315Z AUTO 10SM CLR 19/01 A3065 RMK AO2
KEGE 302329Z 3100/3124 08010KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 3100/3102
VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM310300 12005KT P6SM FEW100
FM310600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 26008G18KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KEGE 302356Z 24012KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP149 60000
T03060022 10317 20267 55008
METAR KEGE 302256Z 07006KT 10SM SCT110 29/07 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02940072
METAR KEGE 302156Z 08011KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3025 RMK AO2 RAE2058 SLP150
P0000 T02940111
KASE 302329Z 3100/3124 36010G18KT P6SM SCT070 SCT150
FM310400 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 35010G18KT P6SM FEW070 SCT150
METAR KASE 302353Z 01010G19KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02890000 10300 20244 55006
METAR KASE 302253Z 35012KT 10SM CLR 30/M02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP126
T03001017
METAR KASE 302153Z 32011G17KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP130
T02940017
METAR KCCU 302355Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 302335Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 302315Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM SCT080 13/03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 302353Z AUTO 01012G17KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3055 RMK AO2 PK WND
36027/2258 SLP165 T02170022 10244 20200 58001
METAR KLXV 302253Z AUTO 01014G23KT 10SM FEW100 22/05 A3056 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36034/2228 WSHFT 2225 SLP169 T02170050
SPECI KLXV 302245Z AUTO 02014G29KT 10SM FEW100 21/06 A3055 RMK AO2 PK
WND 36034/2228 WSHFT 2225 T02060056
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 23:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...260/021
24000 FT MSL...268/022
22000 FT MSL...271/023
13000 FT MSL...315/007
12400 FT MSL...024/009
12000 FT MSL...313/008
11700 FT MSL...307/009
11100 FT MSL...286/007
11000 FT MSL...322/010
10400 FT MSL...319/011
10200 FT MSL...298/013
10100 FT MSL...333/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2334 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 530 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue
through sunset mainly along and north of I-70 with some gusty
outflow winds and brief heavy rain possible mainly over high
terrain. Low confidence in the lower valleys seeing heavy rain
as the atmosphere continues to become drier. Storms should decay
and dissipate after sunset with a few isolated lingering past
sunset. VFR conditions will prevail overall with drier
conditions expected for Friday.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 302355Z AUTO 24012KT 7SM CLR 36/03 A3011 RMK AO2 T03570034
10362 20287
METAR KAJZ 302335Z AUTO 21013G16KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A3011 RMK AO2
T03520058
METAR KAJZ 302315Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM CLR 36/05 A3012 RMK AO2
T03560054
KMTJ 302329Z 3100/3124 33008KT P6SM FEW120
FM310300 14008KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 33008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 302353Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 33/05 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03330050 10344 20272 56008
METAR KMTJ 302253Z AUTO 29011G17KT 10SM CLR 34/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03390056
METAR KMTJ 302153Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03280061
METAR KGUC 302356Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN110 29/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP162
T02940022 10300 20256 55005 $
METAR KGUC 302256Z AUTO 23010KT 10SM CLR 30/01 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP157
T03000006 $
METAR KGUC 302156Z AUTO 24011G18KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3032 RMK AO2 WSHFT
2142 SLP156 T02940011 $
METAR K7BM 302355Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 302335Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 302315Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM SCT110 26/02 A3051 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE
METAR KAEJ 302355Z AUTO 32010G14KT 10SM SCT110 30/M01 A3032 RMK AO2
T03001008 10311 20267
METAR KAEJ 302335Z AUTO 33010G14KT 10SM SCT110 30/00 A3032 RMK AO2
T03011002
METAR KAEJ 302315Z AUTO 32011G14KT 10SM BKN120 28/00 A3032 RMK AO2
T02811003
METAR KANK 302355Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM BKN130 OVC150 32/02 A3024 RMK AO2
PK WND 27029/2302 WSHFT 2304 T03210020 10331 20289 55007
$
METAR KANK 302335Z AUTO 35008G15KT 10SM BKN130 32/01 A3023 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27029/2302 WSHFT 2304 T03230012 $
METAR KANK 302315Z AUTO VRB06KT 10SM BKN130 32/02 A3023 RMK AO2 PK WND
27029/2302 WSHFT 2304 T03180018 $
METAR KMYP 302355Z AUTO 31015G22KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 302335Z AUTO 26017G29KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 302315Z AUTO 31017G28KT 10SM CLR 20/M01 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 302355Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3014 RMK AO2 T03410018
10345 20282 56008
METAR KAIB 302335Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM FEW120 34/02 A3014 RMK AO2
T03450023
METAR KAIB 302315Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM FEW120 34/03 A3014 RMK AO2
T03370034
KTEX 302329Z 3100/3124 28008G18KT P6SM FEW150
FM310400 14005KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 29008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 302355Z AUTO 32008KT 280V350 10SM CLR 24/05 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 302335Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 24/03 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 302315Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3048 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 302355Z AUTO 19014G20KT 10SM SCT120 28/07 A3034 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 302335Z AUTO 21014G21KT 10SM CLR 28/06 A3035 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 302315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 29/04 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E PWINO
METAR KCEZ 302353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03390044 10350 20300 56009
METAR KCEZ 302253Z AUTO 33006G17KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03390039
METAR KCEZ 302153Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03390039
KDRO 302329Z 3100/3124 24010G23KT P6SM FEW090
FM310300 28008KT P6SM FEW090
FM310600 36004KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 26010G23KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 302353Z AUTO 27014G17KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03390028 10344 20300 56010
METAR KDRO 302253Z AUTO 31006KT 10SM CLR 33/02 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03330017
METAR KDRO 302153Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 34/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03390017
METAR KPSO 302355Z AUTO 23009G18KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3031 RMK AO2 10314
20263
METAR KPSO 302335Z AUTO 21011G22KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 302316Z AUTO 22008G14KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 302355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN075 BKN090 OVC110 15/02 A3076
RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 302335Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 OVC110 13/03 A3076
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE PWINO
METAR KCPW 302315Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 OVC085 14/02 A3076
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE PWINO
KALS 302328Z 3100/3124 35008KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120 PROB30 3100/3101
VRB20G30KT -SHRA BKN080
FM310300 33005KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM310800 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 23009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200
METAR KALS 302352Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM FEW120 28/04 A3029 RMK AO2 PK WND
33031/2308 RAB19E34 SLP143 P0000 60000 T02780044 10311 20272
53002
METAR KALS 302252Z AUTO 34014KT 10SM BKN110 29/06 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
32030/2201 SLP133 T02890056
SPECI KALS 302209Z AUTO 36017G30KT 10SM FEW100 30/07 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
WND 32030/2201 T03000067
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 23:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...260/021
24000 FT MSL...268/022
22000 FT MSL...271/023
13000 FT MSL...315/007
12400 FT MSL...024/009
12000 FT MSL...313/008
11700 FT MSL...307/009
11100 FT MSL...286/007
11000 FT MSL...322/010
10400 FT MSL...319/011
10200 FT MSL...298/013
10100 FT MSL...333/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2334 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 530 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will continue
through sunset mainly along and north of I-70 with some gusty
outflow winds and brief heavy rain possible mainly over high
terrain. Low confidence in the lower valleys seeing heavy rain
as the atmosphere continues to become drier. Storms should decay
and dissipate after sunset with a few isolated lingering past
sunset. VFR conditions will prevail overall with drier
conditions expected for Friday.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 302320Z 3100/3124 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 302353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 37/09 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP094 T03720089
10378 20300 56014
METAR KPGA 302253Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 38/09 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP097
T03780089
METAR KPGA 302153Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 36/09 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP104
T03610094
METAR KRQE 302353Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02940100 10311 20278 56007
SPECI KRQE 302311Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 31/10 A3026 RMK AO2
T03060100
METAR KRQE 302253Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM VCTS CLR 31/09 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP113
T03060094
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2302 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...Friday 31/00Z through Saturday 01/00Z...VFR conditions.
ISO -SHRA/-TSRA through 03Z, mainly INVOF a KCMR-KJTC line and then
again after 19Z. Gusty outflow winds 30-40 kts possible in and
around TS. Otherwise, VRB winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 01/00Z through Monday 03/00Z...VFR conditions.
ISO -SHRA/-TSRA 18Z-03Z each day, mainly INVOF KSOW/KJTC. Gusty
outflow winds 30-40 kts possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VRB
winds 5-10 kts.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 302320Z 3100/0106 17015G25KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
FM310100 17009KT P6SM SCT100
FM310400 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 32009KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 302354Z 17005KT 10SM FEW095 SCT170 34/06 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP107
VIRGA DSNT SE TCU DSNT SE T03440061 10356 20306 56006
METAR KSLC 302254Z 23005KT 10SM FEW090 SCT160 35/11 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT S SLP108 VIRGA DSNT E-S CB DSNT SE-S T03500111
METAR KSLC 302154Z COR 31010G16KT 10SM FEW090 SCT160 35/11 A3003 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT S SLP106 VIRGA DSNT SE-S CB DSNT SE-S T03500111
KVEL 302329Z 3100/3124 36012G20KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM310600 29004KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 33010G20KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KVEL 302353Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP134
60000 T03280044 10339 20278 55007 $
METAR KVEL 302253Z AUTO 32011G26KT 10SM FEW120 32/03 A3014 RMK AO2 PK
WND 32027/2242 RAB44E53 SLP134 P0000 T03220033 $
METAR KVEL 302153Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3016 RMK AO2 PK WND
34027/2119 LTG DSNT NW SLP138 T03220033 $
METAR KPUC 302353Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 33/07 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP131
T03280072 10328 20261 56013
METAR KPUC 302253Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 31/08 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP137
T03110078
METAR KPUC 302153Z AUTO 17010G14KT 10SM CLR 32/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP143
T03170089
KCNY 302329Z 3100/3124 30009KT P6SM FEW150
FM310400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 30008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 302353Z AUTO 29008KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03560067 10361 20294 56011
METAR KCNY 302253Z AUTO 28010G15KT 10SM CLR 36/07 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03610072
METAR KCNY 302153Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 34/08 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP118
T03440078
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1936 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
KSLC...Winds will remain light and variable until a transition to
northwesterly expected after 19z or so. Light, southeasterly flow is
likely to return after 04-05z this evening. VFR conditions will
prevail with elevated wildfire smoke producing hazy skies, but no
surface VIS reductions.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Winds will remain light and
terrain-driven during the valid TAF period. Isolated showers and
thunderstorms are likely to develop after 19z primarily over the
Uinta Mountains, across southwest WY, and along the eastern UT-ID
border. Showers will be capable of producing gusty and erratic
outflow winds. VFR conditions will prevail with elevated wildfire
smoke producing hazy skies but no surface VIS reductions.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 302320Z 3100/3124 28011G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
PROB30 3100/3102 VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN100
FM310200 27008KT P6SM FEW100
FM310600 14005KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 24007KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 302353Z AUTO 28013G19KT 10SM FEW120 30/M02 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP152 T03001022 10317 20256 56003
METAR KEVW 302253Z AUTO 28012G16KT 10SM FEW110 30/01 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP148 T03000006
METAR KEVW 302153Z AUTO 24011G16KT 10SM BKN100 28/02 A3028 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27026/2136 SLP151 T02830022
KRKS 302323Z 3100/3124 29011KT P6SM SCT090 BKN120 PROB30 3100/3102
VRB25G40KT -TSRA SCT070 BKN090CB
FM310300 18005KT P6SM FEW070 SCT100
FM310900 10005KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 29008KT P6SM SCT150
SPECI KRKS 310003Z AUTO 21021G30KT 7SM -RA OVC100 21/08 A3029 RMK AO2 PK
WND 20030/2355 P0001 T02110083
METAR KRKS 302354Z AUTO 20023G35KT 10SM VCTS -RA BKN100 23/07 A3027 RMK
AO2 PK WND 20035/2353 RAE2258B17 SLP173 P0000 60000 T02330072
10306 20233 55000
SPECI KRKS 302335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM VCTS BKN110 27/05 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT W RAE2258B17E34 P0000 T02670050
KRWL 302320Z 3100/3124 33012G25KT P6SM SCT100
FM310200 36008KT P6SM SKC
FM310600 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM311500 26010G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRWL 302353Z AUTO 34011G18KT 10SM CLR 29/00 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02940000 10311 20267 53001
METAR KRWL 302253Z AUTO 29012G23KT 10SM CLR 30/00 A3024 RMK AO2 PK WND
32027/2237 WSHFT 2152 SLP127 T03000000
SPECI KRWL 302212Z AUTO 34011G24KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3024 RMK AO2 WSHFT
2152 T02940011
KLAR 302320Z 3100/3124 31018G30KT P6SM SCT120
FM310200 02010KT P6SM SKC
FM310600 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM311500 04010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 302353Z AUTO 30021G31KT 10SM CLR 29/M02 A3026 RMK AO2 PK WND
29032/2324 SLP117 T02891017 10294 20250 55003
METAR KLAR 302253Z AUTO 31014G26KT 10SM FEW110 28/01 A3025 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31032/2216 SLP117 T02780006
METAR KLAR 302153Z AUTO 31018G28KT 10SM FEW120 29/03 A3026 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31029/2110 SLP119 T02890028
KCYS 302320Z 3100/3124 33018G32KT P6SM SCT090
FM310200 33011KT P6SM SKC
FM311500 05010G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 302353Z 32009G24KT 10SM CLR 31/02 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
30029/2321 SLP104 T03110022 10311 20278 56006
METAR KCYS 302253Z 33014G26KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
32030/2202 SLP108 T03060039
METAR KCYS 302153Z 32017G31KT 10SM CLR 31/04 A3015 RMK AO2 PK WND
31032/2133 SLP108 T03110044
Riverton (KRIW) 07/31/26 00:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...276/021
28000 FT MSL...276/020
27000 FT MSL...274/013
26000 FT MSL...271/019
25000 FT MSL...282/021
24000 FT MSL...275/016
22900 FT MSL...272/018
22000 FT MSL...278/021
20000 FT MSL...258/017
19400 FT MSL...266/016
19000 FT MSL...275/015
18000 FT MSL...273/015
17000 FT MSL...261/009
16800 FT MSL...258/009
16000 FT MSL...262/008
15000 FT MSL...283/005
14600 FT MSL...224/003
13000 FT MSL...083/005
12600 FT MSL...076/004
12000 FT MSL...072/006
11200 FT MSL...044/007
11000 FT MSL...060/006
10000 FT MSL...044/008
10000 FT MSL...044/008
9000 FT MSL...038/013
8900 FT MSL...047/009
8000 FT MSL...041/011
8000 FT MSL...036/015
7400 FT MSL...041/011
7000 FT MSL...037/015
6700 FT MSL...050/010
6200 FT MSL...033/020
6000 FT MSL...031/020
6000 FT MSL...031/020
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2143 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 341 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Isolated showers and thunderstorms linger for a few hours this
evening. Conditions should remain VFR through the TAF period,
although may briefly drop to MVFR in the strongest storms. Moisture
values are decreasing, so wet thunderstorms will be transitioning to
dry thunderstorms into tomorrow. PROB30 groups are in place at
terminals with the best chance for storms Friday afternoon, which
includes KBPI, KCOD, KLND, KPNA, and KJAC.
As showers and storms transition to more virga and dry storms gusty
downdrafts and outflows will increase in likelihood and magnitude.
Outside of downdrafts and outflows wind will generally stay 10 knots
and lest through the TAF period. Fog is not expected at KJAC again
Friday morning thanks to the decrease in moisture.
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 2340 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 530 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Synoptically, a positively tilted shortwave trough aloft will
propagate into northeast Wyoming by early evening with its
associated cold front moving to a Douglas to Alliance line, then
the shortwave trough aloft will move to an eastern South Dakota
to western Nebraska line by dawn Friday as surface high
pressure settles in across our forecast area.
Wyoming TAFS...Confidence is high in only scattered high based
cumulus development near 9000 feet this afternoon and early
evening, with a near zero chance of thunderstorms as evidenced
by the 12Z NAM and latest HRRR runs. Expect the typical wind
gusts to near 30 knots caused by gradients and mix down winds
until sunset.
Nebraska TAFS...With an 850/700 theta-e ridge axis developing
across western Nebraska and an approaching cold front, we
anticipate isolated thunderstorms, producing wind gusts to 35
knots, though the thunderstorms are expected to remain only
isolated, thus not enough confidence to even include VCTS
through early evening based on visible satellite imagery and
WSR-88D reflectivity. Best chance for an isolated storm through
early evening will be at KCDR and KAIA where an infamous Dawes
County clipper storm could propagate through. Expect the typical
wind gusts to near 25 knots caused by gradients and mix down
winds until sunset. Nearly clear skies will prevail.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 302355Z AUTO 34011G14KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3005 RMK AO2
T03310108 10345 20314
METAR KIBM 302335Z AUTO 35008KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3005 RMK AO2
T03350106
METAR KIBM 302315Z AUTO 33012G19KT 10SM CLR 34/11 A3004 RMK AO2
T03360105
KSNY 302320Z 3100/3124 35015G27KT P6SM SCT050
FM310200 35010G20KT P6SM SKC
FM310500 33012KT P6SM SKC
FM311500 35015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 03012G23KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 302355Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 37/14 A2988 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
T03730143 10384 20324
METAR KOGA 302335Z AUTO 30016G20KT 10SM CLR 38/13 A2988 RMK AO2
T03750125
METAR KOGA 302315Z AUTO 29014G19KT 10SM CLR 38/13 A2988 RMK AO2
T03840130
METAR KIML 302353Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM SCT095 36/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP075
T03560172 10361 20317 55008
METAR KIML 302253Z AUTO 22011G18KT 10SM CLR 36/17 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP074
T03610172
METAR KIML 302153Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 36/18 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP076
T03560183
KMCK 302320Z 3100/3124 18010KT P6SM SCT060
FM310300 36012KT P6SM SCT050 PROB30 3103/3107 35030G45KT 1SM
-TSRA BKN025CB
FM311300 35015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 302353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 37/17 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP071
T03670172 10378 20311 56012
METAR KMCK 302253Z AUTO 20011KT 10SM CLR 37/18 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP073
T03720178
METAR KMCK 302153Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 37/18 A2985 RMK AO2 SLP073
T03720183
North Platte (KLNX) 07/30/26 23:56 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
50000 FT MSL...233/051
45000 FT MSL...231/036
40000 FT MSL...240/040
36200 FT MSL...240/037
35000 FT MSL...246/043
30000 FT MSL...247/041
29800 FT MSL...246/040
28000 FT MSL...245/040
26000 FT MSL...246/038
25000 FT MSL...255/033
24600 FT MSL...253/035
24000 FT MSL...261/034
22000 FT MSL...263/037
20500 FT MSL...280/040
20000 FT MSL...280/043
19000 FT MSL...282/049
18000 FT MSL...283/046
17000 FT MSL...283/044
16900 FT MSL...283/043
16000 FT MSL...285/044
15000 FT MSL...288/041
14200 FT MSL...287/038
14000 FT MSL...288/038
13000 FT MSL...286/032
12000 FT MSL...282/031
12000 FT MSL...290/033
11000 FT MSL...288/034
10100 FT MSL...292/028
10000 FT MSL...295/030
9000 FT MSL...299/028
8700 FT MSL...286/024
8000 FT MSL...296/027
7500 FT MSL...310/027
7000 FT MSL...332/027
6300 FT MSL...319/026
6000 FT MSL...331/025
5400 FT MSL...327/023
5000 FT MSL...320/018
4800 FT MSL...320/015
4100 FT MSL...305/010
4000 FT MSL...243/014
3700 FT MSL...231/013
3400 FT MSL...222/015
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2352 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 641 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Scattered thunderstorms will end this evening with VFR
conditions expected across western and southwest Nebraska. As a
cold front moves through an area of low stratus MVFR and local
IFR conditions are expected along and northeast of a BBW to VTN
line. These ceilings should lift after sunrise Friday. Winds
will become gusty from the north to northeast at 15-25 kts late
tonight through the day Friday.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 302320Z 3100/3124 18007KT P6SM SCT130
FM310500 35014KT P6SM SCT050
FM311400 35015G25KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 302353Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A2992 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
SLP077 T03500167 10367 20322 56009
METAR KGLD 302253Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM CLR 35/17 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP080
T03500167
METAR KGLD 302153Z AUTO 20008G19KT 10SM CLR 36/16 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP079
T03610156
KGCK 302320Z 3100/3124 21008KT P6SM BKN110
TEMPO 3102/3105 4SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM311100 33010KT P6SM FEW250
FM311400 36016G24KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 302354Z 18006KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP068 T03780161
10389 20322 56016
METAR KGCK 302254Z 21010G15KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP072
T03830161
METAR KGCK 302154Z 21009G21KT 10SM CLR 38/16 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP077
T03830161
METAR KLBL 302356Z AUTO 16015KT 10SM FEW120 40/16 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP068
T04000161 10406 20361 58018
METAR KLBL 302256Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 41/16 A2988 RMK AO2 SLP073
T04060161
METAR KLBL 302156Z AUTO 17010G18KT 10SM CLR 40/17 A2990 RMK AO2 SLP082
T04000167
METAR KEHA 302355Z AUTO 10011KT 10SM SCT110 36/15 A2993 RMK AO2
T03640149 10417 20341 404170181
METAR KEHA 302335Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM BKN110 36/16 A2993 RMK AO2
T03590157
METAR KEHA 302315Z AUTO 14012KT 10SM CLR 37/14 A2993 RMK AO2
T03690140
Goodland (KGLD) 07/31/26 00:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...253/028
30000 FT MSL...262/045
16000 FT MSL...309/029
15000 FT MSL...300/022
14800 FT MSL...302/024
14000 FT MSL...296/021
13000 FT MSL...298/019
12600 FT MSL...317/025
12000 FT MSL...311/019
11000 FT MSL...310/019
10700 FT MSL...307/019
10000 FT MSL...307/019
9100 FT MSL...294/019
9000 FT MSL...288/018
8000 FT MSL...285/018
8000 FT MSL...281/017
7000 FT MSL...286/017
6900 FT MSL...283/016
6000 FT MSL...285/010
6000 FT MSL...315/020
5400 FT MSL...267/007
5000 FT MSL...222/016
4700 FT MSL...262/008
4300 FT MSL...200/015
4000 FT MSL...199/015
4000 FT MSL...191/015
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/31/26 00:03 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...305/022
12000 FT MSL...298/016
11600 FT MSL...284/014
11000 FT MSL...261/020
8000 FT MSL...195/015
7100 FT MSL...184/011
7000 FT MSL...194/014
6000 FT MSL...189/011
6000 FT MSL...182/011
5000 FT MSL...179/012
5000 FT MSL...186/011
4300 FT MSL...187/010
4000 FT MSL...167/012
3800 FT MSL...179/008
3200 FT MSL...167/011
3000 FT MSL...162/011
3000 FT MSL...162/011
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2243 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 440 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
GLD: A thunderstorm cannot be ruled-out near the Goodland
terminal early this evening (00-03Z), however, confidence in
thunderstorm development and coverage is low enough to preclude
explicit mention with the 00Z TAF issuance. Light southerly or
variable winds will prevail through the afternoon. Winds will
shift to the N and increase to 12-17 knots this evening and
overnight. N winds will further increase to 15-25 knots shortly
after sunrise and remain breezy through the duration of the TAF
period.
MCK: Thunderstorms in north-central Nebraska could potentially
affect the McCook terminal this evening into tonight (02-07Z),
though.. current and recent high-res guidance suggests that
storms may be confined north and east of MCK. Will continue to
mention storm potential with a PROB30 group. Light SE or
variable winds will prevail through the afternoon. Winds will
shift to the N and increase to 10-15 knots this evening and
overnight. N winds will further increase to 15-25 knots shortly
after sunrise and remain breezy through the duration of the TAF
period.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2214 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 512 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR clouds above 6000ft AGL will increase late today and early
tonight as afternoon convection over eastern Colorado develops
and moves east into portions of southwest Kansas after 00z
Friday. At this time it appear that only Liberal will have a
chance for a few of these storms between 00z and 03z. For Garden
City, Dodge City and Hays, the chance for convection increases
after 03z with the highest potential occurring in the Hays area
between 04z and 09z Friday as a cold front moves crosses the
area. This cold front will continue to move south across the
remainder of southwest Kansas overnight. Southerly winds at 10
to 15 knots ahead of the cold front will shift to the northwest
and increase into the 15 to 25 knot range as this cold front
passes.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 302330Z 3100/3124 20012KT P6SM VCTS BKN100CB
FM310400 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
FM311000 33012KT P6SM SCT250
FM311500 01015G25KT P6SM FEW250
FM312000 02013KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 302353Z AUTO 17010G19KT 10SM CLR 41/13 A2984 RMK AO2 SLP046
T04060133 10417 20367 57018
METAR KGUY 302253Z AUTO 19012G20KT 10SM CLR 41/13 A2986 RMK AO2 SLP051
T04060133
METAR KGUY 302153Z AUTO 22009G24KT 10SM CLR 41/13 A2989 RMK AO2 SLP058
T04060133
KDHT 302330Z 3100/3124 16012KT P6SM FEW100
FM310100 13011KT P6SM FEW100 PROB30 3101/3105 6SM -TSRA
BKN100CB
FM310500 VRB06KT P6SM SCT100
FM311100 34010KT P6SM FEW250
FM311500 01016G26KT P6SM FEW250
FM311900 05014KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 302353Z AUTO 21009KT 10SM CLR 39/10 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP064
T03940100 10406 20361 56014
METAR KDHT 302253Z AUTO 10SM CLR 39/11 A2995 RMK AO2 SLP067
T03890106
METAR KDHT 302153Z AUTO 20014G19KT 10SM CLR 40/12 A2997 RMK AO2 PK WND
20032/2140 SLP070 T04000117
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2340 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 637 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Thunderstorms are favored to occur for Dalhart and Guymon this
evening, and any thunderstorm will be capable of producing strong
downdraft wind gusts. There is a lower chance for showers and
thunderstorms for Amarillo later tonight into tomorrow, but
confidence is too low to include in the TAFs at this time.
Otherwise, VFR conditions will prevail with winds becoming breezy
out of the north behind a weak cold front.
Harrel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 302320Z 3100/3124 26010G20KT P6SM SCT100
FM310200 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM310900 08006KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 28010KT P6SM FEW130
METAR KFMN 302353Z 27009G19KT 10SM CLR 36/02 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03560017 10361 20311 56015
METAR KFMN 302253Z 26005KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP128
T03560039
METAR KFMN 302153Z 24013G22KT 10SM CLR 35/06 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132
T03500056
METAR KLVS 302353Z AUTO 19017G24KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
22026/2302 SLP091 T03440044 10361 20317 56006
METAR KLVS 302253Z AUTO 21014G23KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3020 RMK AO2 PK WND
21026/2213 SLP092 T03390033
METAR KLVS 302153Z AUTO 19015G21KT 10SM CLR 35/02 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
18027/2101 SLP089 T03500017
METAR KRTN 302353Z AUTO 06013KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3020 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE-W RAB28E37 SLP141 P0000 60044 T02390156 10344 20206
56010
SPECI KRTN 302313Z AUTO 04014KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E-S T02280150
METAR KRTN 302253Z AUTO 04012KT 10SM VCTS CLR 23/17 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E AND SE RAE28 TSE10E28 SLP143 P0015 T02280167
METAR KCAO 302355Z AUTO 31027G51KT 4SM -RA CLR 27/13 A3005 RMK AO2 PK
WND 31051/2347 LTG DSNT N AND NW RAB55 SLP108 P0000 60000
T02670128 10383 20267 55000
METAR KCAO 302255Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM SCT110 37/08 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W AND NW SLP081 T03670083
METAR KCAO 302155Z AUTO 30005KT 10SM CLR 37/08 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP085
T03720083
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2321 UTC Thursday, July 30, 2026
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 511 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Fewer showers and thunderstorms are impacting New Mexico today
with activity mostly focused in southwestern and far northeastern
areas of the state. A few of the stronger storms will be capable
of brief heavy downpours that will temporarily lower ceilings and
visibility. Frequent lightning, small hail, and gusty downburst
winds will also accompany. Storms will dwindle and die off through
mid evenig. A moist front will move into eastern New Mexico late
Friday, bringing an increase in strong to severe thunderstorms
capable of producing larger hail in that eastern half of the state.
Storms west of the Rio Grande will be few and far between, mainly
developing over the Gila wilderness. Outside of storms, hot
temperatures and high density altitude readings will persist and
could impact aircraft performance.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 301800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2108+17 2607+12 2422-08 2626-19 264033 264740 254949
BCE 2405+11 2613-04 2624-18 243131 243239 243448
LND 3212+17 3120+09 2725-08 2624-20 243935 245242 246748
RKS 2610 2917+11 2823-08 2628-19 244533 245241 246349
GJT 2505+18 9900+10 2714-06 2624-17 234231 244940 243748
FMN 2908+18 2810+12 2420-05 2524-15 242330 222539 232150
ABQ 3310+20 2808+13 2320-04 2322-15 221730 202139 211250
MBW 2819 2922+09 2719-07 2626-17 244632 246341 246048
DEN 2915+19 3017+12 2721-05 2528-16 244030 234439 243650
PUB 2915+21 2914+13 2623-05 2427-15 253030 233239 243050
ALS 2809+13 2421-04 2524-15 242630 232840 232950
TCC 2114 2116+20 2511+14 3112-04 2911-14 221729 212439 211850
BFF 3207 2910+17 2712+10 2522-06 2426-15 243630 244840 245050
GLD 2205 2510+19 2615+12 2628-04 2720-14 262729 243139 243251
GCK 2108+24 2217+18 2416+12 2824-04 2922-13 262428 242938 252750
GAG 1911+24 2014+17 2612+10 3222-03 3114-13 281628 251638 251850
AMA 1911 1911+18 2613+12 3216-03 3110-13 241228 211439 221450
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DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 310000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+21 2305+12 2518-07 2619-19 273732 264340 265149
BCE 2405+13 2611-05 2722-15 292631 282239 263049
LND 0106+18 3308+10 2819-08 2822-20 273434 275141 266049
RKS 2808 3008+12 3022-08 2831-19 264132 264940 265649
GJT 3207+21 2905+13 2910-05 2722-17 263231 253639 253748
FMN 2911+22 2910+13 2813-03 2524-15 242530 252939 242449
ABQ 3006+24 3007+15 2814-03 2520-14 221831 222739 231350
MBW 3016 3016+12 2929-07 2729-19 264832 265840 265947
DEN 3409+21 3410+12 2921-06 2631-16 254930 255139 253948
PUB 3107+22 2807+14 2823-04 2728-14 253229 253539 243049
ALS 2905+16 2711-04 2624-15 253030 253239 242850
TCC 2111 2212+23 2212+14 3018-02 2819-14 242130 232538 232150
BFF 3312 3312+18 3113+09 2828-05 2630-17 255131 255339 255547
GLD 2005 2205+19 2910+11 2927-04 2728-14 263429 263938 254550
GCK 2015+29 2015+20 2513+13 3030-03 2824-13 263229 263638 263250
GAG 1916+27 2016+18 3018+12 3123-03 2918-13 282229 262338 252050
AMA 1915 1914+21 2211+12 3222-02 3013-13 261729 241839 231851
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DATA BASED ON 301200Z
VALID 311200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2206+20 2206+12 2810-08 2626-19 285033 285641 287048
BCE 9900+12 2810-03 2925-16 283430 273039 293050
LND 9900+17 9900+10 2915-09 2819-21 273136 274444 275650
RKS 1211 2908+12 3011-08 2823-19 284134 285043 286749
GJT 0505+20 3506+12 2915-06 2926-16 284431 285239 284849
FMN 3210+21 3307+13 3010-04 3018-15 302130 292239 302149
ABQ 3615+22 3210+14 2613-04 2716-15 271830 281739 291950
MBW 0310 3416+10 3320-09 3020-19 283334 274842 276148
DEN 0107+14 3314+10 3022-07 2929-17 284231 284939 274648
PUB 0417+18 0108+12 2919-06 2923-16 283030 283339 283149
ALS 0807+13 2912-05 2921-15 282730 292739 292349
TCC 2814 3606+23 3106+15 2609-04 2919-15 282030 262439 272250
BFF 3622 0126+12 3626+07 3330-06 3121-19 284133 275540 275948
GLD 0126 3323+16 3128+10 3033-06 2834-17 273730 273838 273248
GCK 3109+24 0111+18 3421+11 3028-06 2733-15 273530 263038 272749
GAG 2517+26 2919+19 3316+11 3323-05 2926-14 252929 252939 262550
AMA 2723 3111+21 3007+13 2914-04 3020-14 272229 262339 272050
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