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NZUS99 KBOU 200229
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
2025 MDT Wednesday, August 19, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 200156Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM -RA FEW110 27/15 A3012 RMK AO2
RAB45 SLP134 P0000 T02670150 $
METAR KFNL 200056Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP124 T02890100
$
METAR KFNL 192356Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 32/11 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP119 T03170111 10328 20272 56010 $
METAR KGXY 200156Z 10005KT 10SM CLR 25/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02500139
METAR KGXY 200056Z 13007KT 10SM CLR 29/12 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02890122
METAR KGXY 192356Z 13009KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP138 T03110111
10322 20272 56011
METAR KLMO 200215Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3013 RMK AO2
T02520123
METAR KLMO 200155Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3011 RMK AO2
T02550126
METAR KLMO 200135Z AUTO 02011G14KT 10SM -RA CLR 27/12 A3009 RMK AO2
T02690117
METAR KBDU 200215Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 200155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3010 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E
METAR KBDU 200135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/10 A3010 RMK AO2
KBJC 200132Z 2002/2024 35009KT P6SM SCT120
FM200500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM201000 31007KT P6SM SKC
FM201900 04008KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KBJC 200215Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E
METAR KBJC 200145Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3014
SPECI KBJC 200124Z 35013KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3014
KDEN 200131Z 2002/2106 13009KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM200300 17012KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM200700 21011KT P6SM FEW120
FM201000 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM201500 32009KT P6SM SKC
FM201900 05010KT P6SM FEW120
FM210300 13008KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 200153Z 13012KT 10SM BKN110 BKN150 BKN220 26/14 A3011 RMK AO2
RAE04 SLP115 P0000 T02610139
METAR KDEN 200053Z 09007KT 10SM -RA SCT100 BKN120 BKN220 30/10 A3010 RMK
AO2 RAB52 SLP106 T03000100
METAR KDEN 192353Z 10010KT 10SM FEW035 FEW075 BKN100 BKN220 31/09 A3010
RMK AO2 VIRGA SLP108 T03060094 10328 20261 55004
KBKF 192100Z 1921/2103 VRB06KT 9999 FEW100 QNH3009INS
TEMPO 1923/2005 34015G25KT TX32/2020Z TN17/2012Z
METAR KBKF 200158Z 11011KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 27/13 A3012 RMK AO2A LTG
DSNT S SLP115 T02700130
METAR KBKF 200058Z 15010KT 10SM SCT080 SCT120 BKN180 29/12 A3010 RMK
AO2A LTG DSNT W SLP104 T02900124
METAR KBKF 192358Z 08011KT 10SM SCT120 BKN200 31/10 A3010 RMK AO2A LTG
DSNT E SLP101 T03100098 10336 20270 56006
KAPA 200111Z 2001/2024 06006KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120 PROB30 2001/2002
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM200200 17011KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM200300 18012G20KT P6SM SCT120
FM200700 21007KT P6SM FEW120
FM201500 29007KT P6SM SKC
FM201900 05010KT P6SM FEW120
SPECI KAPA 200203Z 18009KT 10SM FEW023 SCT080 BKN120 BKN220 23/13 A3016
RMK AO2 TSE01 OCNL LTGICCG DSNT SE-S CB DSNT SE-S MOV SE
T02280128
METAR KAPA 200153Z 17011KT 10SM TS SCT080CB BKN120 BKN220 23/13 A3015
RMK AO2 PK WND 17029/0133 WSHFT 0131 RAB14E25 SLP141 OCNL
LTGICCG VC SE TS VC SE MOV SE P0000 T02280128
SPECI KAPA 200145Z 18014G23KT 10SM TS SCT080CB BKN120 BKN220 23/11 A3014
RMK AO2 PK WND 17029/0133 WSHFT 0131 RAB14E25 OCNL LTGICCG VC
SE TS VC SE MOV SE P0000 T02330111
METAR KMNH 200215Z AUTO 10005G24KT 5SM -TSRA 19/11 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE E AND W P0005
METAR KMNH 200155Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM TS SCT110 20/12 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NW THRU E
METAR KMNH 200135Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
THRU E
METAR KFMM 200215Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE
METAR KFMM 200155Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
AND S
METAR KFMM 200135Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3006 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 200215Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KSTK 200155Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 25/16 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR KSTK 200135Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3003 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 200153Z AUTO 11011KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02330139 $
METAR KAKO 200053Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 26/14 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02610144 $
METAR KAKO 192353Z AUTO 06007KT 10SM CLR 29/11 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02890111 10294 20261 56006 $
METAR KLIC 200155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3014 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
ALQDS RAE35 TSB12E27 SLP135 P0002 T02060189
SPECI KLIC 200145Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW060 FEW095 FEW120 21/18 A3014
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE35 TSB12E27 P0002 T02110183
SPECI KLIC 200133Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM VCTS -RA FEW055 SCT085 BKN120 21/18
A3013 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS TSB12E27 P0002 T02110183
METAR KHEQ 200215Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
T02140147 $
METAR KHEQ 200155Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3004 RMK AO2 T02310142
$
METAR KHEQ 200135Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3003 RMK AO2 T02380139
$
METAR K2V6 200215Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3009 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K2V6 200157Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM VCTS CLR 23/14 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW
METAR K2V6 200135Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 24/15 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S
METAR K2V5 200215Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 25/11 A3006 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR K2V5 200155Z AUTO 07008KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3005 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
METAR K2V5 200135Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3004 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW
SPECI KITR 200211Z AUTO 11007KT 10SM VCTS SCT021 BKN090 OVC110 21/18
A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 15029/0155 WSHFT 0140 LTG DSNT ALQDS
RAE09 TSE08 P0003 T02110178
SPECI KITR 200202Z AUTO VRB05G29KT 3SM -TSRA BKN023 OVC065 21/18 A3013
RMK AO2 PK WND 15029/0155 WSHFT 0140 LTG DSNT E AND SE AND W
P0003 T02110178
SPECI KITR 200158Z AUTO 16007G29KT 1SM +TSRA BR BKN021 OVC070 21/18
A3013 RMK AO2 PK WND 15029/0155 WSHFT 0140 LTG DSNT E AND SE
AND W P0003 T02060183
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/19/2026
Fort Collins - 06:15:12 MDT / 19:52:31 MDT
Denver - 06:16:07 MDT / 19:50:44 MDT
Sterling - 06:07:38 MDT / 19:45:15 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/20/26 02:17 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
25000 FT MSL...335/030
24000 FT MSL...320/029
22000 FT MSL...307/033
20000 FT MSL...314/032
19400 FT MSL...305/035
19000 FT MSL...316/028
18000 FT MSL...310/029
17000 FT MSL...307/029
16000 FT MSL...324/018
15000 FT MSL...317/018
14000 FT MSL...296/018
12000 FT MSL...331/014
11000 FT MSL...105/015
9000 FT MSL...182/019
8000 FT MSL...175/013
7900 FT MSL...142/016
7200 FT MSL...151/014
7000 FT MSL...169/014
6600 FT MSL...157/015
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0004 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS through 00Z Friday/...
Issued at 547 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Current radar
imagery still shows showers around all TAF sites so have kept the
PROB30 till 01Z, but most convection should be out of the area by
before 02Z. Winds are currently transitioning to the east and
should gradually turn southeast this evening before returning to
drainage flow by 06/07Z. For tomorrow, expect a typical diurnal
wind pattern. No precipitation or ceiling issues expected.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 200215Z AUTO 30010G18KT 10SM SCT110 16/01 A3066 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K4BM 200155Z AUTO 27013G17KT 10SM SCT110 16/02 A3065 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N
METAR K4BM 200135Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM SCT110 16/02 A3065 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N AND SE
METAR KAFF 200055Z 17007KT 10SM FEW110 BKN130 BKN220 23/11 A3020 RMK
AO2A SLP136 T02300111
METAR KAFF 192355Z 16008KT 10SM FEW080 SCT120 BKN200 24/10 A3023 RMK
AO2A SLP141 60003 T02370100 10284 20223 50003
KCOS 200050Z 2001/2024 22007KT P6SM BKN120 PROB30 2001/2003
VRB20G30KT -TSRA BKN070CB
FM200300 VRB06KT P6SM FEW070 SCT120
FM201800 11011KT P6SM FEW080 BKN150
METAR KCOS 200154Z 15005KT 10SM FEW100 SCT140 BKN180 BKN250 22/14 A3020
RMK AO2 SLP145 CB DSNT NE MOV S T02170139 $
METAR KCOS 200054Z 23006KT 10SM SCT090 SCT120 BKN180 BKN250 23/14 A3020
RMK AO2 SLP143 CB DSNT S MOV SE T02330139 $
METAR KCOS 192354Z 24003KT 10SM SCT100 BKN140 BKN180 24/14 A3022 RMK AO2
TSE22 SLP146 CB DSNT SW MOV SE 60005 T02440139 10294 20206
50000 $
METAR KFLY 200215Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3030 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
THRU E T01920115
METAR KFLY 200155Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM VCTS CLR 20/12 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT N AND E T01980119
METAR KFLY 200135Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3027 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
AND S T02140114
KFCS 192210Z 1922/2102 30015G25KT 9999 VCTS SCT080CB
BKN100
QNH3020INS
TEMPO 1922/2003 VRB35G45KT 1000 TSRAGR BKN065CB
BECMG 2002/2003 17009KT 9999 NSW SCT080 QNH3022INS
BECMG 2009/2010 31009KT 9999 FEW060 QNH3026INS
BECMG 2017/2018 09006KT 9999 SCT060 BKN100 QNH3023INS
TX27/1922Z TN15/2013Z
METAR KFCS 200155Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 22/15 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
RAB04E05DZB05E13RAB13E14 SLP150 P0000 T02200146 $
SPECI KFCS 200114Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM SCT160 23/17 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE AND S RAE0055RAB04E05DZB05E13RAB13E14 SLP153 $
METAR KFCS 200055Z 24007KT 10SM BKN160 24/16 A3017 RMK AO2A LTG DSNT SW
SLP153 T02390164 $
KPUB 192320Z 2000/2024 10010KT P6SM FEW050 BKN150 PROB30 2000/2002
VRB20G30KT 5SM -TSRA BKN050CB
FM200300 20007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN150
FM200600 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM201800 12010KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
METAR KPUB 200153Z 15012KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02280144
METAR KPUB 200053Z 21008KT 10SM FEW050 SCT070 BKN110 23/18 A3007 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SE-W RAE17 TSE2358 PRESFR SLP123 P0016 T02280178
SPECI KPUB 200024Z 23012G16KT 10SM FEW027 SCT039 BKN110 23/18 A3010 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE17 TSE2358 P0016 T02330183
METAR KVTP 200215Z AUTO 35019G29KT 10SM BKN090 OVC110 11/M32 A3070 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 200155Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM BKN090 BKN110 13/M36 A3067 RMK
AO2
METAR KVTP 200135Z AUTO 20010G16KT 10SM BKN090 12/M33 A3065 RMK AO2
SPECI KTAD 200201Z AUTO 22016G27KT 10SM -RA FEW049 SCT100 19/14 A3020
RMK AO2 PK WND 22027/0156 WSHFT 0141 P0000 T01890139
METAR KTAD 200154Z AUTO 21021G27KT 10SM -RA FEW030 SCT055 BKN095 18/14
A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND 23027/0154 WSHFT 0129 PRESFR SLP159
P0001 T01830144
SPECI KTAD 200149Z AUTO 21020G25KT 10SM -RA FEW046 BKN100 OVC120 18/14
A3022 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0129 PRESFR P0001
METAR KLHX 200153Z AUTO 24022G33KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
24044/0137 LTG DSNT SW SLP129 T02390128
METAR KLHX 200053Z AUTO 19008KT 10SM FEW060 FEW110 30/14 A3002 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SW AND W SLP101 T03000144
METAR KLHX 192353Z AUTO 12009KT 10SM CLR 32/13 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP109
T03220133 10344 20289 55004
METAR KLAA 200153Z AUTO 18010KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02890139 $
METAR KLAA 200053Z AUTO 15008KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03060144 $
METAR KLAA 192353Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03110150 10344 20306 55006 $
METAR KSPD 200156Z AUTO 14004KT 27/13 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP129 T02720133
METAR KSPD 200056Z AUTO 15008KT 29/13 A3008 RMK AO1 SLP120 T02890128
METAR KSPD 192356Z AUTO 15012KT 31/12 A3008 RMK AO1 SLP114 T03110122
10333 20289 55006
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/19/2026
Burlington - 06:06:02 MDT / 19:39:18 MDT
Pueblo - 06:17:04 MDT / 19:47:03 MDT
Lamar - 06:09:20 MDT / 19:38:46 MDT
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0151 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 520 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Showers and thunderstorms will continue across the forecast area
through 02z-03z, affecting main TAF sites of KCOS, KPUB and KALS.
Variable gusty outflow winds up to 30-35 kts possible with any
storms in the vcnty. After 03z, and def by 05z, VFR conditions
anticipated across the forecast area through the remainder of the
period. SE surface flow reestablishing around 18z tomorrow for all
three sites, with VCTS mentioned for KALS after 22z.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 200153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02220122
METAR KCAG 200053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND
22037/2357 WSHFT 2340 RAB2355E25 SLP154 P0005 T02440156
SPECI KCAG 200021Z AUTO 12005G16KT 8SM -RA FEW028 FEW075 BKN110 26/08
A3017 RMK AO2 PK WND 22037/2357 WSHFT 2340 LTG DSNT NW
RAB2355 P0005 T02610078
METAR KHDN 200156Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM FEW110 26/05 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02560050
METAR KHDN 200056Z AUTO 24009KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP147
T02780028
METAR KHDN 192356Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM FEW110 29/04 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW AND W SLP141 T02890044 10317 20256 55008
METAR KSBS 200215Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3022 RMK AO1
T02410036
METAR KSBS 200155Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3022 RMK AO1
T02440036
METAR KSBS 200135Z AUTO 25006KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3021 RMK AO1
T02600033
METAR K33V 200215Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM CLR 20/00 A3036 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 200155Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 21/00 A3036 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 200135Z AUTO 31013G17KT 10SM CLR 23/00 A3036 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 200153Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02830044
METAR KEEO 200053Z AUTO 34006KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP127
T03060050
METAR KEEO 192353Z AUTO 34009G18KT 10SM CLR 31/05 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP122
T03110050 10333 20294 56010
METAR K20V 200215Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 200155Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 200135Z AUTO 31004KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3029 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 200215Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3039 RMK AO2
T02210040
METAR KGNB 200155Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3038 RMK AO2
T02240040
METAR KGNB 200135Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM SCT110 23/03 A3038 RMK AO2
T02330034
METAR K0CO 200215Z AUTO 31015G29KT 10SM SCT060 10/00 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 200155Z AUTO 31011G18KT 10SM SCT060 SCT075 10/00 A3072 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 200135Z AUTO 33011G21KT 10SM BKN060 BKN075 11/00 A3072 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 200215Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM SCT070 SCT080 SCT100 13/03 A3060
RMK AO2
METAR KC99 200155Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM SCT065 BKN100 12/05 A3060 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT E
METAR KC99 200135Z AUTO 32007G25KT 220V010 10SM SCT055 BKN090 OVC110
11/05 A3059 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E
KGJT 192334Z 2000/2024 30014G22KT P6SM FEW150
FM200200 03008KT P6SM FEW130
FM200500 10008KT P6SM FEW120
FM201200 12010KT P6SM FEW120
FM202200 34007KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KGJT 200153Z 25003KT 10SM CLR 32/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP079
T03220072
METAR KGJT 200053Z 29011KT 10SM CLR 36/04 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP079
T03610039
METAR KGJT 192353Z 31014KT 10SM CLR 36/01 A3002 RMK AO2 PK WND
28028/2333 SLP082 T03560006 10383 20322 56011
KRIL 192334Z 2000/2024 28008G18KT P6SM VCTS SCT070CB
TEMPO 2000/2002 6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM200200 12007KT P6SM FEW130
FM201200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW110
FM202100 29007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KRIL 200153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02720117
METAR KRIL 200053Z AUTO 03004KT 10SM FEW065 FEW090 SCT120 29/11 A3012
RMK AO2 TSB12E29 SLP125 T02890106
SPECI KRIL 200035Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW065 FEW120 29/09 A3012 RMK AO2
TSB12E29 T02940089
METAR K5SM 200215Z AUTO 10SM CLR 15/00 A3061 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
METAR K5SM 200155Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/00 A3061 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 200135Z AUTO 10SM CLR 17/00 A3061 RMK AO2
KEGE 192334Z 2000/2024 27011G21KT P6SM FEW080 SCT140
TEMPO 2000/2002 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM200200 10008KT P6SM FEW080 SCT150
FM201200 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM202100 32008KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KEGE 200156Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02330117
METAR KEGE 200056Z 08009KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3023 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NE
SLP150 T02560106
METAR KEGE 192356Z 10013KT 10SM FEW002 27/11 A3023 RMK AO2 TSB29E44
SLP146 60001 T02720111 10317 20256 53001
KASE 192334Z 2000/2024 34012G22KT P6SM VCSH SCT100 PROB30
2000/2002
6SM -TSRA BKN100CB
FM200200 21007KT P6SM FEW100
FM200500 20006KT P6SM FEW100
FM201200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW200
FM201900 32007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KASE 200153Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02390022
METAR KASE 200053Z 34005KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP132
T02560017
METAR KASE 192353Z 04005KT 10SM FEW090 SCT110 26/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP135
60000 T02610028 10294 20256 56002
METAR KCCU 200215Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 200155Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 200135Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 11/01 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 200153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3054 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01440056
METAR KLXV 200053Z AUTO 04007KT 10SM SCT090 16/06 A3054 RMK AO2 PK WND
36034/2354 RAB2357E10 SLP175 P0000 T01610056
SPECI KLXV 200005Z AUTO 04008G32KT 10SM -RA FEW009 BKN100 BKN120 17/03
A3055 RMK AO2 PK WND 36034/2354 RAB2357 P0000 T01720028
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/19/2026
Rangely - 06:30:48 MDT / 20:06:35 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:31:30 MDT / 20:04:05 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:22:20 MDT / 19:59:23 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/20/26 02:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...337/016
11000 FT MSL...345/017
10400 FT MSL...340/018
10100 FT MSL...327/019
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2345 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 544 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Isolated and scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed
over the high terrain and will continue through sunset with a
few drifting over lower elevations. Primary threats are
lightning and gusty outflow wind gusts to 35 kts. Conditions
should remain above ILS breakpoints with VFR conditions
primarily with breezy afternoon winds with gusts 20 to 25 kts.
Skies will clear overnight with light, terrain driven winds.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 200215Z AUTO 03005KT 7SM CLR 30/07 A3007 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
T03020066
METAR KAJZ 200155Z AUTO 01006KT 7SM CLR 31/07 A3006 RMK AO2
T03120066
METAR KAJZ 200135Z AUTO 02007KT 7SM CLR 33/06 A3005 RMK AO2
T03300055
KMTJ 192334Z 2000/2024 32009KT P6SM FEW100
FM200200 14008KT P6SM FEW100
FM201500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
FM202000 30007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KMTJ 200153Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 29/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP108
T02940067
METAR KMTJ 200053Z AUTO 22013KT 10SM FEW120 32/07 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03170072
METAR KMTJ 192353Z AUTO 33008KT 10SM CLR 33/06 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SW
SLP103 T03280061 10350 20300 56015
METAR K7BM 200215Z AUTO 16008KT 120V180 10SM CLR 20/02 A3051 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE AND SW
METAR K7BM 200155Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3051 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR K7BM 200135Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3050 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SE
METAR KAEJ 200215Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3034 RMK AO2
T02060031
METAR KAEJ 200155Z AUTO 31011KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3033 RMK AO2
T02210023
METAR KAEJ 200135Z AUTO 32012KT 10SM CLR 23/02 A3032 RMK AO2
T02280023
METAR KANK 200215Z AUTO 12015G25KT 10SM BKN150 BKN170 21/09 A3030 RMK
AO2 PK WND 12026/0150 T02090092
METAR KANK 200155Z AUTO 12018KT 10SM BKN140 BKN160 22/10 A3029 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT NE T02220100
METAR KANK 200135Z AUTO 12020KT 10SM FEW120 BKN150 23/10 A3028 RMK AO2
T02320102
METAR KMYP 200215Z AUTO 09011KT 10SM SCT110 13/05 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 200155Z AUTO 09015KT 10SM SCT110 13/05 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 200135Z AUTO 08014G19KT 10SM CLR 15/02 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 200135Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 33/04 A3007 RMK AO2
T03270038
METAR KAIB 200115Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 34/04 A3006 RMK AO2
T03390036
METAR KAIB 200055Z AUTO 34007KT 9SM CLR 35/04 A3006 RMK AO2
T03450040
KTEX 192334Z 2000/2024 28006G15KT P6SM SCT080 BKN120
FM200300 14007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT120
FM201500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW100
FM202000 33007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT110
METAR KTEX 200215Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM BKN110 21/05 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 200155Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 22/04 A3046 RMK
AO2
METAR KTEX 200135Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM BKN100 22/05 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 200215Z AUTO 08011KT 10SM SCT120 22/07 A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W PWINO
METAR K04V 200155Z AUTO 09018KT 10SM SCT120 23/07 A3035 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR K04V 200135Z AUTO 09016KT 10SM BKN120 25/06 A3034 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
E PWINO
METAR KCEZ 200153Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 31/00 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03110000
METAR KCEZ 200053Z AUTO 25007G19KT 10SM CLR 34/00 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP110
T03390000
METAR KCEZ 192353Z AUTO 28008G18KT 10SM CLR 35/01 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP113
T03500006 10356 20322 56015
KDRO 192334Z 2000/2024 28011G23KT P6SM BKN100 PROB30 2000/2002
VRB15G30KT 6SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM200200 04008KT P6SM FEW150
FM201200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
FM202000 31007KT P6SM BKN100
METAR KDRO 200153Z AUTO 07006KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP134
T02670089
METAR KDRO 200053Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM FEW120 28/07 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02830072
METAR KDRO 192353Z AUTO 07009KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP136
60000 T02940083 10344 20233 58002
METAR KPSO 200215Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM FEW120 23/05 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 200155Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3035 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
NE
METAR KPSO 200135Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3033 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N
METAR KCPW 200215Z AUTO 04010G16KT 10SM VCTS SCT065 BKN075 BKN095 11/03
A3077 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND NW
METAR KCPW 200155Z AUTO 31007KT 10SM VCTS SCT065 BKN085 12/02 A3076 RMK
AO2 LTG DSNT SE AND SW
METAR KCPW 200135Z AUTO 25009G19KT 10SM SCT075 BKN085 BKN110 11/04 A3074
RMK AO2 LTG DSNT E SE AND W PWINO
KALS 192320Z 2000/2024 25013KT P6SM BKN120
TEMPO 2000/2002 VRB25G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM200200 15007KT P6SM BKN100
FM200700 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM202200 12011KT P6SM VCTS SCT080CB BKN200
METAR KALS 200152Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM FEW110 21/08 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02060083 $
METAR KALS 200052Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02440039 $
METAR KALS 192352Z AUTO 27016G27KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3028 RMK AO2 PK WND
25029/2257 SLP153 T02610033 10300 20261 55005 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/19/2026
Vail - 06:21:51 MDT / 19:56:10 MDT
Durango - 06:31:32 MDT / 19:58:35 MDT
Alamosa - 06:23:17 MDT / 19:50:52 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/20/26 02:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...337/016
11000 FT MSL...345/017
10400 FT MSL...340/018
10100 FT MSL...327/019
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2345 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 544 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Isolated and scattered showers and thunderstorms have developed
over the high terrain and will continue through sunset with a
few drifting over lower elevations. Primary threats are
lightning and gusty outflow wind gusts to 35 kts. Conditions
should remain above ILS breakpoints with VFR conditions
primarily with breezy afternoon winds with gusts 20 to 25 kts.
Skies will clear overnight with light, terrain driven winds.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 192320Z 2000/2024 28008KT P6SM FEW120
FM200400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM202100 03009KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KPGA 200153Z AUTO 28008G21KT 10SM CLR 37/05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP074
T03670050 $
METAR KPGA 200053Z AUTO 10SM CLR 38/05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP071 T03830050
$
METAR KPGA 192353Z AUTO 30008G16KT 10SM CLR 39/05 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP071
T03890050 10394 20339 56020 $
METAR KRQE 200153Z AUTO 07007KT 10SM SCT120 27/07 A3024 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S SLP107 T02720067 $
SPECI KRQE 200139Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
T02670078 $
SPECI KRQE 200104Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM VCTS BKN120 28/08 A3022 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT NE AND E AND SW T02830078 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2322 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION...Thursday 20/00Z through Friday 21/00Z...Primarily
VFR conditions. ISOLD-SCT SHRA/TSRA along/south of a KCMR-KFLG-
KSJN line through 04Z-06Z. Stronger storms may bring brief
MVFR/IFR conditions. Storm activity decreases late tonight,
increasing again after 18Z Thu. Highest coverage Thu along/south
of a KGCN-KFLG-KSJN line, with isolated storms farther north.
Winds SW-NW 5-15kts daytime, light and variable or terrain driven
overnight. Gusty and erratic winds near storms.
OUTLOOK...Friday 21/00Z through Sunday 23/00Z...Primarily VFR
conditions. SCT-NMRS SHRA/TSRA each afternoon and evening, with
the highest coverage on Friday. Stronger storms may bring brief
MVFR/IFR conditions. Winds W-NW 5-15kts each day, light and
variable or terrain driven overnight. Gusty and erratic winds near
storms.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 192320Z 2000/2106 34007KT P6SM FEW150
FM200400 14006KT P6SM SCT200
FM201900 32009KT P6SM SCT200
FM210300 15006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KSLC 200154Z 36008KT 10SM FEW170 BKN230 33/07 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP098
ACSL DSNT E-SE AND S AND NW T03280072 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 200054Z 01006KT 10SM FEW100 FEW170 BKN230 35/07 A3001 RMK AO2
SLP098 VIRGA ACSL DSNT NE AND S T03500072 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 192354Z 01005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW170 BKN250 35/08 A3002 RMK AO2
SLP101 VIRGA ACSL DSNT S AND SW T03500078 10356 20317 56014
VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 192334Z 2000/2024 36007KT P6SM FEW080 SCT200
TEMPO 2000/2002 VRB15G30KT 2SM -TSRA BKN080CB
FM200200 32007KT P6SM FEW130 SCT200
FM201200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM202200 33006KT P6SM SCT150 BKN250
SPECI KVEL 200204Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3009 RMK AO2
T02830094
METAR KVEL 200153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM VCTS CLR 29/09 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02890089
SPECI KVEL 200144Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM VCTS CLR 29/09 A3008 RMK AO2
T02890094
METAR KPUC 200153Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 32/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP089
T03170028
METAR KPUC 200053Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 34/03 A3012 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
SLP083 T03390033
METAR KPUC 192353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 35/03 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP081 T03500033
10372 20317 56013
KCNY 192334Z 2000/2024 29008G18KT P6SM FEW120
FM200200 08005KT P6SM FEW130
FM201200 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM202000 33006KT P6SM FEW110
METAR KCNY 200153Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 36/03 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP072
T03560033
METAR KCNY 200053Z AUTO 25010KT 210V270 10SM CLR 37/03 A2996 RMK AO2
SLP075 T03670033
METAR KCNY 192353Z AUTO 30007KT 260V330 10SM CLR 38/03 A2997 RMK AO2
SLP076 T03780028 10389 20344 56016
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2323 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION... KSLC...The SLC terminal will see VFR conditions through
the overnight hours with some high clouds. Northerly winds are
expected to shift to the south between 03Z and 05Z.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...The airspace will see VFR
conditions with generally light and terrain driven winds through the
overnight hours. Isolated showers and thunderstorms will continue
over southeast Utah through the early evening before dissipating.
Any storms that develop will be capable of producing gusty and
erratic thunderstorms winds, lightning, and brief mountain
obscurations.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 192320Z 2000/2024 26015G25KT P6SM SCT200
FM200300 13006KT P6SM FEW200
FM201800 26012G20KT P6SM SCT200=
METAR KEVW 200153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 24/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02440006
METAR KEVW 200053Z AUTO 29009KT 10SM CLR 27/01 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02670011
METAR KEVW 192353Z AUTO 24013G21KT 10SM CLR 29/01 A3027 RMK AO2 PK WND
27027/2302 SLP144 T02940011 10306 20261 56007
KRKS 192320Z 2000/2024 28015G25KT P6SM SCT150
FM200200 30008KT P6SM FEW250
FM202100 27012G18KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KRKS 200154Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM CLR 26/M01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02611006
METAR KRKS 200054Z AUTO 31015G24KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02891006
METAR KRKS 192354Z AUTO 29017G23KT 10SM CLR 29/M01 A3021 RMK AO2 PK WND
30028/2259 SLP141 T02941011 10306 20256 56007
KRWL 192320Z 2000/2024 29015G25KT P6SM SKC
FM200200 35007KT P6SM SKC
FM200500 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 29008KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 192320Z 2000/2024 30012KT P6SM SCT100
FM200200 20007KT P6SM SKC
FM200600 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 34010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KLAR 200153Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02110028
METAR KLAR 200053Z AUTO 31015KT 10SM FEW120 27/02 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02670022
METAR KLAR 192353Z AUTO 30011KT 10SM FEW100 28/03 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02830028 10289 20233 56005
KCYS 192320Z 2000/2024 14006KT P6SM SKC
FM200500 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCYS 200153Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02220111
METAR KCYS 200053Z 13007KT 10SM FEW110 23/11 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02330111
METAR KCYS 192353Z 14006KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP132 60008
T02500094 10278 20217 56007
Riverton (KRIW) 08/20/26 02:15 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
24000 FT MSL...151/003
22000 FT MSL...221/003
16000 FT MSL...282/004
14600 FT MSL...332/003
14000 FT MSL...300/003
13000 FT MSL...327/006
12800 FT MSL...339/005
12000 FT MSL...325/008
11200 FT MSL...351/006
11000 FT MSL...334/007
10000 FT MSL...338/007
10000 FT MSL...334/008
9000 FT MSL...001/008
8900 FT MSL...006/007
8000 FT MSL...030/011
8000 FT MSL...027/011
7400 FT MSL...051/010
7000 FT MSL...056/013
6700 FT MSL...062/013
6200 FT MSL...042/013
6000 FT MSL...039/015
6000 FT MSL...044/014
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/20/26 02:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...291/022
13200 FT MSL...289/022
13000 FT MSL...303/015
12000 FT MSL...266/017
11700 FT MSL...265/013
8000 FT MSL...133/013
7000 FT MSL...132/019
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0007 UTC Thursday, August 20, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 400 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
VFR conditions expected throughout the entirety of the period. A
few to scattered high clouds with relatively light winds 10kts
or less, except a 25kt gust at RKS the remainder of the evening
through sunset. With radiational cooling and mainly clear skies,
expect light winds and dry conditions to persist after 03Z
through the rest of the period into Thursday morning. Winds
increase once again after 18-20Z during peak heating and mixing
at JAC/RKS/CPR. Otherwise, no other weather elements expected
at this time.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC for
the latest information on icing and turbulence forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2324 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 522 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
VFR conditions over the next 24 hours with very few clouds at
high levels or just clear CIGs through the period. Winds become
light and remain that way through the next 24 hours, generally
10 knots or less and mostly variable as all sites see shifting
conditions through the period.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 200215Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3012 RMK AO2
T02310116
METAR KIBM 200155Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3012 RMK AO2
T02440115
METAR KIBM 200135Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3011 RMK AO2
T02600110
KSNY 192320Z 2000/2024 08008KT P6SM SKC
FM200400 16008KT P6SM SKC
FM200800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 200215Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3005 RMK AO2
T02410185
METAR KOGA 200155Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 25/19 A3004 RMK AO2
T02460185
METAR KOGA 200135Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3004 RMK AO2
T02560182
KMCK 192320Z 2000/2024 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
TEMPO 2010/2014 5SM BR SCT005
METAR KMCK 200153Z AUTO 08009KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02610178
METAR KMCK 200053Z AUTO 08010KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02830178
METAR KMCK 192353Z AUTO 06011KT 10SM CLR 31/17 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP124
T03060172 10344 20306 55002
North Platte (KLNX) 08/20/26 02:14 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10100 FT MSL...339/034
10000 FT MSL...342/033
9000 FT MSL...347/026
8500 FT MSL...348/025
8000 FT MSL...350/022
7500 FT MSL...347/021
7000 FT MSL...355/017
6500 FT MSL...354/016
6000 FT MSL...003/013
5400 FT MSL...027/011
5000 FT MSL...042/012
4700 FT MSL...043/012
4100 FT MSL...053/011
4000 FT MSL...057/012
3600 FT MSL...073/011
3400 FT MSL...087/011
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2316 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 615 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail across most of the region
tonight and tomorrow. The main exception to this will be areas
across southwest and south central Nebraska overnight. In the
predawn hours, light surface winds and ample low level moisture may
lead to areas of patchy fog development, especially in lower lying
regions. Still some uncertainty in how dense any potential fog may
be, but this does appear to be the main aviation concern. Otherwise,
skies remain mostly clear with light surface winds. Some additional
shower and thunderstorm activity is possible tomorrow afternoon and
evening, though should remain east of KVTN and KLBF.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 192345Z 2000/2024 VRB06KT P6SM VCTS SCT100CB
FM200300 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
TEMPO 2010/2014 5SM BR SCT005
FM201700 18012G20KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGLD 200153Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3003 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S-W SLP129 T02390178
METAR KGLD 200053Z AUTO 09010KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3002 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
AND S SLP121 T02890156
METAR KGLD 192353Z AUTO 07012KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP117
T03110156 10333 20294 55004
KGCK 192320Z 2000/2024 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM201800 16009KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 200154Z 08007KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02780167
METAR KGCK 200054Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A2999 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
SLP119 T03000156
METAR KGCK 192354Z 08005KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP109 T03330139
10339 20300 56016
METAR KLBL 200156Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 30/16 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP125
T03000156
METAR KLBL 200056Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 32/16 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP123
T03170156
METAR KLBL 192356Z AUTO 10010KT 10SM CLR 33/14 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP116
T03280144 10350 20283 56014
METAR KEHA 200215Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3008 RMK AO2
T02630165
METAR KEHA 200155Z AUTO 08007KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3007 RMK AO2
T02680168
METAR KEHA 200135Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3006 RMK AO2
T02750170
Goodland (KGLD) 08/20/26 02:24 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
45000 FT MSL...295/063
40000 FT MSL...316/071
36800 FT MSL...327/066
35000 FT MSL...320/061
30400 FT MSL...300/057
30000 FT MSL...301/052
28000 FT MSL...322/046
26000 FT MSL...331/054
25100 FT MSL...321/049
25000 FT MSL...325/036
24000 FT MSL...331/038
22000 FT MSL...336/034
20000 FT MSL...308/025
19000 FT MSL...331/035
18000 FT MSL...298/044
17000 FT MSL...314/022
16000 FT MSL...295/043
15000 FT MSL...287/028
14000 FT MSL...258/024
13000 FT MSL...290/021
12000 FT MSL...269/015
11000 FT MSL...269/017
10700 FT MSL...265/022
10000 FT MSL...214/018
9100 FT MSL...240/009
9000 FT MSL...186/017
8100 FT MSL...121/013
8000 FT MSL...120/014
7000 FT MSL...088/017
6900 FT MSL...089/017
6000 FT MSL...081/019
6000 FT MSL...090/019
5300 FT MSL...079/018
5000 FT MSL...112/017
4700 FT MSL...085/015
4200 FT MSL...145/017
4000 FT MSL...153/015
4000 FT MSL...160/015
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/20/26 02:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
40000 FT MSL...311/074
35000 FT MSL...304/060
30000 FT MSL...302/050
29300 FT MSL...302/047
28000 FT MSL...305/038
26000 FT MSL...320/042
25000 FT MSL...322/042
24000 FT MSL...344/049
24000 FT MSL...325/044
22000 FT MSL...325/040
20000 FT MSL...309/030
20000 FT MSL...309/030
19000 FT MSL...317/032
18000 FT MSL...322/021
17000 FT MSL...349/021
16500 FT MSL...322/020
16000 FT MSL...325/019
15000 FT MSL...331/016
11000 FT MSL...303/014
10000 FT MSL...326/014
9800 FT MSL...325/013
9000 FT MSL...323/011
8200 FT MSL...351/010
8000 FT MSL...329/009
7100 FT MSL...348/009
7000 FT MSL...348/009
6000 FT MSL...016/012
6000 FT MSL...014/012
5100 FT MSL...023/011
5000 FT MSL...025/014
4300 FT MSL...033/011
4000 FT MSL...044/014
3600 FT MSL...064/007
3200 FT MSL...055/011
3000 FT MSL...065/009
3000 FT MSL...065/009
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2228 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 423 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Widely scattered thunderstorms will continue to develop across
the area through tonight. Low confidence that either KGLD or
KMCK will be directly impacted at this time. Some patchy fog
may develop around sunrise Thursday morning with a low
probability (around 20%) of brief reductions in visibility at
either terminal.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2223 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION /00Z TAFS THROUGH 00Z FRIDAY/...
Issued at 522 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
VFR conditions are expected across all sites through the TAF period.
The only complication may be storms later tonight. The best chances
to see nearby showers are HYS in the coming hours (0-1Z) and LBL/GCK
later around 5-7Z. VCTS was not added because of ensembles keeping
chances below 20%. The storms currently ongoing are tracked to miss
HYS and DDC with tonights storms forecast to remain west of the
terminals if they develop at all. That said a nearby storm or two is
certainly possible at all sites. Winds will be primarily light
(around 5 KTs) and variable with mostly clear skies.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 192320Z 2000/2024 05008KT P6SM SCT250
FM200500 05007KT P6SM SCT250
PROB30 2005/2007 4SM -TSRA BR BKN080CB
FM201400 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 200153Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 31/13 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP102
T03060128
METAR KGUY 200053Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 32/12 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP097
T03220122
METAR KGUY 192353Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 34/12 A2996 RMK AO2 SLP093
T03390122 10356 20300 56015
KDHT 192320Z 2000/2024 07009KT P6SM FEW250
FM200500 36015G25KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 2005/2007 4SM -TSRA BR
BKN080CB
FM200800 34008KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KDHT 200153Z AUTO 05010KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02940144
METAR KDHT 200053Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 31/14 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP108
T03110139
METAR KDHT 192353Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 33/11 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP101
T03330111 10339 20272 56015
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2316 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 607 PM CDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Thunderstorms may impact KDHT and KGUY late tonight and into early
Thursday morning. Chances for +TSRA or severe storms are still
questionable since storms will be losing strength once they exit
New Mexico. Still, some impacts could occur and PROB30 groups have
been introduced to account for that. Otherwise, surface winds will
be northerly and mostly light tonight through tomorrow morning.
Rangel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 192330Z 2000/2024 30013G21KT P6SM SKC
FM200200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM200500 09009KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
FM201800 27007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KFMN 200153Z 30007KT 10SM CLR 34/01 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP116
T03390006
METAR KFMN 200053Z 29011G18KT 10SM CLR 36/01 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP111
T03560011
METAR KFMN 192353Z 32011G21KT 10SM CLR 37/02 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP116
T03670017 10372 20322 56015
SPECI KLVS 200204Z AUTO 29012KT 7SM VCTS -RA FEW028 BKN070 OVC090 16/11
A3037 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT W AND NW TSE0158 P0001 T01610111
METAR KLVS 200153Z AUTO 31008KT 10SM -TSRA FEW065 BKN095 OVC120 16/13
A3036 RMK AO2 PK WND 29028/0107 WSHFT 0102 LTG DSNT W AND NW
RAE13B38 TSB43 SLP183 P0001 T01610128
SPECI KLVS 200149Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM -TSRA FEW075 BKN095 OVC120 16/13
A3035 RMK AO2 PK WND 29028/0107 WSHFT 0102 LTG DSNT W AND NW
RAE13B38 TSB43 P0001
METAR KRTN 200153Z AUTO 01012KT 10SM BKN100 19/13 A3032 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
SW RAB18E27 SLP186 P0000 T01940128
METAR KRTN 200053Z AUTO 32008G15KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3031 RMK AO2 PK WND
16037/0025 WSHFT 2350 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE41 TSE14 SLP176 P0002
T02220106
SPECI KRTN 200044Z AUTO 28009G24KT 10SM FEW090 22/11 A3030 RMK AO2 PK
WND 16037/0025 WSHFT 2350 LTG DSNT SE RAE41 TSE14 PRESRR
P0002 T02170111
METAR KCAO 200155Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02670139
METAR KCAO 200055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP135
T02890128
METAR KCAO 192355Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 29/13 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02940128 10311 20256 55006
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 2340 UTC Wednesday, August 19, 2026
.AVIATION...
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 532 PM MDT Wed Aug 19 2026
Showers and thunderstorms will continue to move erratically
southward into nearby lowlands through this evening. Strong
outflow wind gusts >40 knots are possible with any stronger cells,
along with hail and heavy rainfall. Brief MVFR VSBYs may occur
from direct hits. The focus for a few severe storms will be over
northeast New Mexico through about 9PM. Showers are expected to
persist until roughly 3AM within central New Mexico. Partial
clearing will then occur through the early morning hours before
showers and storms return to much of the region on Thursday
afternoon and evening. Shear and instability again look sufficient
for a few strong to severe storms to develop along and east of
the central mountain chain.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 200600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+21 2712+13 2820-06 2722-18 263134 263444 273555
BCE 3406+14 2909-05 2710-16 241632 252442 252255
LND 9900+17 3110+10 3030-06 2932-19 283834 284044 284356
RKS 3613 3015+12 3026-06 2926-18 283134 283644 283756
GJT 9900+21 3205+14 3215-06 3121-17 282333 282543 273055
FMN 1605+21 3012+14 3509-06 3416-17 311232 281542 271854
ABQ 1715+16 2017+09 3417-06 0113-16 990031 260842 291055
MBW 1111 3008+11 3030-05 3033-17 303634 294144 304356
DEN 2509+19 3114+12 3131-06 3230-16 303132 303443 303355
PUB 2113+18 2110+12 3224-06 3322-17 312732 292943 292955
ALS 1915+11 3322-06 3319-16 291732 281842 281854
TCC 3626 0307+18 2108+11 9900-05 1010-17 331732 322042 322555
BFF 1722 2215+16 2816+08 3134-07 3138-18 324634 314744 314655
GLD 1918 2218+15 2717+09 3340-07 3338-18 325333 325743 325955
GCK 1708+23 2707+18 3011+11 3334-09 3334-19 315632 315843 325655
GAG 1412+24 2117+17 2518+10 3431-07 3329-16 323832 314542 314855
AMA 2118 2111+19 2509+11 0116-06 0210-17 361232 332642 322755
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 201200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2007+20 2409+13 2813-07 2722-18 273334 273344 273355
BCE 9900+13 2306-06 3109-18 281933 262942 243654
LND 2505+17 2913+11 3028-07 2938-19 284434 285044 285356
RKS 3106 3017+11 3124-07 2926-18 283934 283944 283956
GJT 9900+20 3008+13 3012-07 3118-18 292533 283443 283755
FMN 2408+17 9900+12 0113-06 0214-17 321032 312043 293055
ABQ 2308+17 2312+11 0522-06 0512-16 290732 321443 313154
MBW 3105 3308+10 3126-06 3033-19 294134 294244 294355
DEN 3107+20 3112+12 3324-06 3222-18 303134 303644 294156
PUB 2710+19 2909+12 3418-05 3215-18 312533 303044 303855
ALS 2907+12 3613-06 3609-17 321833 312943 303655
TCC 3012 2607+17 2510+11 1907-05 1006-17 351232 322043 322755
BFF 2217 2509+16 3008+08 3226-07 3034-18 304334 294544 305256
GLD 2020 2319+16 2720+11 3016-08 3229-18 313633 314144 314456
GCK 1307+22 2205+16 2408+10 3222-08 3325-18 323733 314243 314155
GAG 2211+25 2512+18 3011+10 3414-07 3318-18 334333 324243 314156
AMA 2518 2612+19 2806+11 3505-07 3512-17 332132 332243 332955
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DATA BASED ON 200000Z
VALID 210000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2809+22 2513+14 2410-04 2618-18 272234 272544 283155
BCE 9900+14 9900-06 9900-16 320732 261942 252955
LND 9900+21 2805+13 2826-07 2936-19 293834 284545 285256
RKS 2418 2707+14 3117-06 3123-19 292534 283044 273556
GJT 3514+21 3508+14 9900-05 2413-18 291333 301943 303555
FMN 0313+23 0105+14 9900-05 2707-16 331331 352041 312855
ABQ 9900+21 9900+13 0608-05 3605-15 331232 352141 353054
MBW 3109 3110+13 3132-06 3031-19 304134 304844 295556
DEN 0306+21 0406+13 3123-06 3125-18 302534 302844 303755
PUB 1306+22 1305+13 3316-06 3318-18 313033 303643 304756
ALS 1112+13 3408-06 3417-16 312232 313142 304455
TCC 1808 1808+22 1809+13 9900-06 3212-17 351233 352443 344554
BFF 9900 9900+19 3107+10 3036-07 3140-19 314834 305144 306156
GLD 1711 1810+18 2910+10 3128-06 3033-18 313534 324144 324656
GCK 1415+25 1809+18 3209+11 3224-05 3226-18 323034 323444 313256
GAG 1711+28 1913+19 1914+11 3124-06 3324-17 322534 322744 332555
AMA 1809 1908+21 1908+12 3417-06 3220-17 331933 332144 344055
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