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NZUS99 KBOU 171809
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
1205 MDT Monday, August 17, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 171756Z 15007KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP182 T02830139
10283 20144 58008 $
METAR KFNL 171556Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 23/15 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP194 T02280150
$
SPECI KFNL 171540Z 16006KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3029 RMK AO2 $
METAR KGXY 171756Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP202 6////
T02830161 10289 20139 58014 PNO $
METAR KGXY 171556Z 09004KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP219 T02220139
PNO $
METAR KGXY 171656Z 16007KT 10SM CLR 26/16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP213 T02610156
PNO $
METAR KLMO 171755Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3027 RMK AO2 T02840126
10284 20123
METAR KLMO 171735Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3028 RMK AO2
T02630125
METAR KLMO 171715Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3028 RMK AO2
T02700131
METAR KBDU 171755Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 30/10 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171735Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 29/10 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 171755Z AUTO VRB05KT 8SM CLR 30/11 A3024 RMK AO2 T03040114
$
METAR KEIK 171735Z AUTO VRB05KT 5SM HZ FEW150 30/11 A3024 RMK AO2
T02960107 $
METAR KEIK 171715Z AUTO 04005KT 9SM CLR 29/10 A3025 RMK AO2 T02900102
$
KBJC 171727Z 1718/1818 08007KT P6SM SCT100
FM172200 11008KT P6SM SCT100
FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
FM180400 30007KT P6SM FEW100
FM181600 VRB06KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
METAR KBJC 171745Z 14005KT 10SM SCT100 31/08 A3031
METAR KBJC 171645Z 06006KT 10SM CLR 29/08 A3032
METAR KBJC 171550Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3033
KDEN 171727Z 1718/1824 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM172000 08008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM180300 17011KT P6SM SCT100
FM180700 21009KT P6SM FEW100
FM181000 26008KT P6SM FEW140
FM181500 33008KT P6SM SCT140
FM181900 05012KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150 PROB30 1820/1824
VRB20G35KT -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KDEN 171753Z 31004KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 SCT220 29/07 A3027 RMK AO2
SLP166 T02940072
METAR KDEN 171553Z VRB05KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 FEW220 26/11 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP182 T02560106
METAR KDEN 171653Z 24004KT 10SM FEW090 FEW150 FEW220 28/09 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP175 T02830094
KBKF 171700Z 1717/1823 VRB06KT 9999 FEW090 FEW150 FEW220
QNH3020INS
BECMG 1803/1804 17010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3019INS
BECMG 1807/1808 18009KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS TX31/1722Z
TN15/1804Z
METAR KBKF 171658Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 29/08 A3029 RMK AO2A
SLP171 T02870084
METAR KBKF 171558Z 22006KT 10SM FEW090 FEW220 27/09 A3030 RMK AO2A
SLP178 T02650093
KAPA 171727Z 1718/1818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM172100 08009KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM180100 14011KT P6SM SCT100
FM180300 16013KT P6SM FEW100
FM180600 22007KT P6SM FEW100
FM181500 VRB06KT P6SM FEW090 SCT150
METAR KAPA 171753Z 35008KT 10SM FEW100 SCT150 30/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP182
T03000056 10300 20156 58005
METAR KAPA 171553Z 26007KT 10SM FEW080 FEW200 26/10 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02610100
METAR KAPA 171653Z 31004KT 10SM FEW080 FEW140 28/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP190
T02780094
METAR KMNH 171755Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM SCT100 26/03 A3043 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171635Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 25/10 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171755Z AUTO 23005G11KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171735Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171715Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171755Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171715Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 171755Z AUTO 16012G22KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02830133 10289 20139 58006
METAR KLIC 171555Z AUTO 22007G14KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02670106
METAR KLIC 171655Z AUTO 18013G17KT 10SM CLR 28/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02830117
METAR KHEQ 171755Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3018 RMK AO2 T02850180
10285 20156 58011 $
METAR KHEQ 171735Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A3019 RMK AO2 T02810178
$
METAR KHEQ 171715Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3020 RMK AO2 T02750178
$
METAR K2V6 171755Z AUTO 17008KT 10SM CLR 31/15 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171737Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 30/14 A3022 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171719Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171755Z AUTO 22012G17KT 170V230 10SM CLR 32/13 A3019 RMK
AO2
METAR K2V5 171715Z AUTO 16009KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171635Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3023 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 171753Z AUTO 22011KT 10SM CLR 29/16 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP188
T02940156 10294 20156 58008
METAR KITR 171553Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02500172
METAR KITR 171653Z AUTO 21010KT 10SM CLR 27/16 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02720161
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2026
Fort Collins - 06:13:15 MDT / 19:55:22 MDT
Denver - 06:14:14 MDT / 19:53:31 MDT
Sterling - 06:05:40 MDT / 19:48:07 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 08/17/26 17:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16700 FT MSL...005/010
16000 FT MSL...337/011
15000 FT MSL...326/011
14500 FT MSL...333/009
14000 FT MSL...323/011
13000 FT MSL...317/010
12600 FT MSL...307/009
12000 FT MSL...306/009
11000 FT MSL...285/008
11000 FT MSL...283/008
10000 FT MSL...263/006
9900 FT MSL...255/006
9000 FT MSL...270/006
8800 FT MSL...270/007
8000 FT MSL...262/004
7900 FT MSL...265/004
6100 FT MSL...273/004
6000 FT MSL...214/003
5900 FT MSL...207/005
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1736 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS through 18Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 1128 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions are expected today. While there is some instability
out there today, ACARS soundings are rather capped and most
guidance struggles to develop much more than some scattered mid-
level clouds this afternoon. Winds should remain weak and out of
the east through most of the afternoon before transitioning back
to drainage around 03-05z, which will prevail through the
overnight hours.
Winds will weaken and start to turn clockwise during the morning
hours Tuesday. A wind shift/cold front is expected to arrive near
or just after 18z Tuesday with slightly stronger northeast flow
following it.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 171755Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 17/00 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171735Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 17/01 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171715Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 171655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/10 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02640097
METAR KAFF 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/09 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02400092
KCOS 171720Z 1718/1818 15008KT P6SM FEW080 FEW250
FM172000 16012KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 1720/1724 VRB20G30KT
-TSRA
BKN080CB
FM180300 12007KT P6SM FEW110
FM180600 07005KT P6SM FEW120
FM180800 33008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCOS 171754Z VRB06KT 10SM SCT090 SCT250 27/09 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02720089 10272 20117 57008
METAR KCOS 171554Z 21003KT 10SM FEW080 FEW250 23/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP208
T02330106
METAR KCOS 171654Z 16009KT 10SM FEW080 FEW250 26/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02560106
METAR KFLY 171755Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM CLR 27/08 A3043 RMK AO2 T02660078
10266 20114
METAR KFLY 171735Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3044 RMK AO2
T02640084
METAR KFLY 171715Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 26/09 A3044 RMK AO2
T02610087
KFCS 171309Z 1713/1818 23009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3038INS
BECMG 1718/1719 16009KT 9999 VCTS BKN100CB QNH3030INS
TEMPO 1720/1802 VRB25G35KT 9000 -TSRAGR BKN080CB OVC100
BECMG 1803/1804 VRB06KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3028INS
BECMG 1817/1818 04006KT 9999 FEW110 QNH3022INS TX29/1721Z
TN15/1812Z
METAR KFCS 171755Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 28/11 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02790106 10279 20135 57009 $
METAR KFCS 171555Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP224
T02420131 $
METAR KFCS 171655Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 26/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02550116 $
KPUB 171720Z 1718/1818 25006KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 13008KT P6SM FEW150
FM180000 12010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM180900 32007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPUB 171753Z 14006KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP184 T02780150
10283 20156 58011
METAR KPUB 171553Z 24005KT 10SM CLR 25/15 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02500150
METAR KPUB 171653Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP188
T02670144
METAR KVTP 171755Z AUTO 22011G16KT 10SM CLR A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171715Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 17/M38 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171635Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 16/M31 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 171754Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 27/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02720117 10272 20133 58010 $
METAR KTAD 171554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP209
T02280122 $
METAR KTAD 171654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/13 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02560128 $
METAR KLHX 171753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM 27/16 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP189
T02720161 10272 20183 58009 $
METAR KLHX 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM 23/16 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP205
T02280161 $
METAR KLHX 171653Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM 25/16 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02500161 $
METAR KLAA 171753Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02720172 10272 20189 58006
METAR KLAA 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP209
T02390167
METAR KLAA 171653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02560172
METAR KSPD 171756Z AUTO 19016G22KT 31/13 A3028 RMK AO1 SLP185 T03110133
10311 20194 58001
METAR KSPD 171556Z AUTO 21012G21KT 28/14 A3028 RMK AO1 SLP186
T02780139
METAR KSPD 171656Z AUTO 23007G17KT 29/14 A3030 RMK AO1 SLP187
T02940139
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2026
Burlington - 06:04:11 MDT / 19:42:03 MDT
Pueblo - 06:15:18 MDT / 19:49:43 MDT
Lamar - 06:07:35 MDT / 19:41:25 MDT
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1714 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1111 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions are mostly expected at KALS, KCOS, and KPUB through
24 hours.
Generally, expecting fewer storms across the region today, with best
chance mid-late afternoon at KCOS for a few hours. KPUB has a very
low chance for any precip, though we will have to monitor for any
outflow this afternoon.
Flow weakens across the terminals this evening, becoming more
variable by early Tuesday morning.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 171753Z AUTO 36003KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP208
T02780022 10278 20050 56015
METAR KCAG 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP228
T02060039
METAR KCAG 171653Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 26/02 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP219
T02560022
METAR KHDN 171756Z AUTO VRB04KT 9SM CLR 27/00 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02720000 10278 20100 58013
METAR KHDN 171556Z AUTO 10005KT 10SM CLR 22/02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP221
T02170022
METAR KHDN 171656Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02440017
METAR KSBS 171755Z AUTO 21006KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3040 RMK AO1 T02651007
10266 20073
METAR KSBS 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/01 A3042 RMK AO1
T02620009
METAR KSBS 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/02 A3042 RMK AO1
T02450024
METAR K33V 171755Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 22/01 A3052 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171735Z AUTO 19003KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3052 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3053 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 171753Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 28/00 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02830000 10283 20078 56014
METAR KEEO 171553Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP210
T02110022
METAR KEEO 171653Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02440039
METAR K20V 171755Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM SCT120 26/03 A3047 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171715Z AUTO 14003KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3049 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3051 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 171755Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM SCT055 SCT065 SCT080 12/M01 A3086
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 171715Z AUTO 36005G16KT 10SM BKN050 BKN070 10/M01 A3086 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 171635Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM SCT050 BKN070 11/M01 A3085 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 171755Z AUTO 31007G17KT 270V350 10SM SCT090 16/00 A3073 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 171735Z AUTO 32008G18KT 290V360 10SM SCT090 16/M01 A3074 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 171715Z AUTO 31011G19KT 290V350 10SM CLR 16/00 A3074 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT W
KGJT 171720Z 1718/1818 15005KT P6SM SKC
FM171930 29008KT P6SM FEW150
FM180300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 10008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 171753Z VRB05KT 10SM CLR 30/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP174 T03000022
10300 20167 58009
METAR KGJT 171553Z 13008KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP182
T02610033
METAR KGJT 171653Z 13005KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP178
T02780028
KRIL 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
FM172000 28008G16KT P6SM FEW120
FM180300 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 171753Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02830028 10283 20122 58016
METAR KRIL 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02170050
METAR KRIL 171653Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02500056
METAR K5SM 171753Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 15/M02 A3075 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171733Z AUTO 10SM SCT075 16/M02 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171713Z AUTO 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3076 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
KEGE 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB03KT P6SM FEW120
FM172000 25010G16KT P6SM FEW120
FM180300 10006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 171756Z 30004KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP210 T02560033
10272 20094 58022
METAR KEGE 171556Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP236
T01890033
METAR KEGE 171656Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP225
T02220044
KASE 171720Z 1718/1818 34008G16KT P6SM FEW100
FM180000 32006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180200 21007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 171753Z 05009KT 10SM CLR 27/M01 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02671011 10267 20089 56011
SPECI KASE 171733Z 35009G17KT 10SM CLR 26/M02 A3048 RMK AO2
T02611017
METAR KASE 171553Z 36005KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02110011
METAR KCCU 171755Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM SCT070 BKN080 13/M03 A3083 RMK
AO2
METAR KCCU 171736Z AUTO 30009G16KT 10SM OVC070 11/M03 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 12/M03 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 171753Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM FEW090 19/M02 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP212
T01941017 10206 20067 56010
METAR KLXV 171553Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP215
T01560067
METAR KLXV 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3068 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01830006
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2026
Rangely - 06:28:54 MDT / 20:09:24 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:29:41 MDT / 20:06:49 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:20:23 MDT / 20:02:15 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/17/26 17:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...334/020
11000 FT MSL...326/009
11000 FT MSL...326/012
10400 FT MSL...022/005
10200 FT MSL...285/010
10100 FT MSL...350/006
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1118 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
Generally few to scattered cloud cover is expected today. An
isolated shower cannot be ruled out, but no impacts are expected
to any terminals. Winds will be on the milder side with gusts
not expected to exceed 18 kts. VFR conditions persist throughout
the TAF period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 171735Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3033 RMK AO2
T02770040
METAR KAJZ 171715Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3034 RMK AO2
T02660036
METAR KAJZ 171635Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 25/03 A3034 RMK AO2
T02460029
KMTJ 171720Z 1718/1818 35007KT P6SM FEW150
FM180000 30006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180400 14007KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMTJ 171753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02890022 10289 20139 58009
METAR KMTJ 171553Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP211
T02280039
METAR KMTJ 171653Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02560039
METAR K7BM 171755Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM SCT090 22/02 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT065 SCT080 21/03 A3066 RMK
AO2
METAR K7BM 171715Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT070 21/05 A3067 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 171755Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 25/01 A3051 RMK AO2 T02520014
10253 20116
METAR KAEJ 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3051 RMK AO2
T02450033
METAR KAEJ 171715Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3052 RMK AO2
T02270060
METAR KANK 171755Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM BKN120 27/05 A3044 RMK AO2
T02710051 10271 20126 58019 $
METAR KANK 171735Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM FEW120 27/09 A3045 RMK AO2
T02670086 $
METAR KANK 171715Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3046 RMK AO2 T02510094
$
METAR KMYP 171755Z AUTO 29016G20KT 250V320 10SM CLR 15/M02 A3093 RMK
AO2
METAR KMYP 171715Z AUTO 27013G21KT 10SM SCT055 15/M01 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171635Z AUTO 26011G16KT 10SM CLR 13/00 A3094 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 171755Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM CLR 29/02 A3033 RMK AO2 T02950017
10295 20140 58007
METAR KAIB 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 29/03 A3034 RMK AO2
T02860030
METAR KAIB 171715Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 28/03 A3034 RMK AO2
T02800029
KTEX 171720Z 1718/1818 27006KT P6SM FEW100
FM180200 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KTEX 171735Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM SCT090 22/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171715Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM SCT090 21/01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171635Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171755Z AUTO 11006KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3054 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171715Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171635Z AUTO 26003KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3056 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 171753Z AUTO VRB05KT 10SM CLR 30/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP200
T03000033 10300 20089 58007
METAR KCEZ 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/05 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP211
T02500050
METAR KCEZ 171653Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM FEW120 28/05 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02780050
KDRO 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM171930 27009G18KT P6SM FEW250
FM180000 26006KT P6SM SKC
FM180400 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 171753Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02830044 10283 20117 58009
METAR KDRO 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP216
T02390072
METAR KDRO 171653Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 26/05 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP216
T02610050
METAR KPSO 171755Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 26/03 A3052 RMK AO2 10261
20086
METAR KPSO 171735Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 25/03 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 171715Z AUTO 19007KT 160V220 10SM CLR 24/01 A3053 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 171755Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM SCT060 15/00 A3087 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 171735Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT060 BKN070 12/00 A3087 RMK AO2
PWINO
METAR KCPW 171715Z AUTO 28004KT 10SM SCT050 SCT065 12/00 A3087 RMK AO2
PWINO
KALS 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 20010KT P6SM SCT100
FM180300 18007KT P6SM SCT100
FM180900 15005KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KALS 171752Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP218
6//// T02390067 10250 20072 $
METAR KALS 171652Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP227
T02280072 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 08/17/2026
Vail - 06:19:58 MDT / 19:58:57 MDT
Durango - 06:29:51 MDT / 20:01:10 MDT
Alamosa - 06:21:35 MDT / 19:53:28 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 08/17/26 17:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...334/020
11000 FT MSL...326/009
11000 FT MSL...326/012
10400 FT MSL...022/005
10200 FT MSL...285/010
10100 FT MSL...350/006
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1721 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1118 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
Generally few to scattered cloud cover is expected today. An
isolated shower cannot be ruled out, but no impacts are expected
to any terminals. Winds will be on the milder side with gusts
not expected to exceed 18 kts. VFR conditions persist throughout
the TAF period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB05KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KPGA 171753Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 32/05 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP161
T03170050 10317 20222 58002 $
METAR KPGA 171553Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP168
T02670039 $
METAR KPGA 171653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 30/05 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP162 T03000050
$
METAR KRQE 171753Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM SCT110 28/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02830044 10289 20111 58003 $
METAR KRQE 171553Z AUTO 22003KT 3SM HZ OVC110 23/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02280067 $
METAR KRQE 171653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW120 26/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02560067 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1715 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...Monday 17/18Z through Tuesday 18/18Z...VFR conditions,
brief MVFR near showers/storms. Scattered showers/storms through 03Z
in the White Mountains, with isolated showers/storms possible
over the Rim. Daytime winds SW-W 5-10kts, light and variable or
terrain driven overnight. Gusty and erratic winds possible near
storms.
OUTLOOK...Tuesday 18/18Z through Thursday 20/18Z...VFR conditions,
brief MVFR near showers/storms. Chance of isolated to scattered
storms Tuesday over Rim and White Mountains between 18Z-03Z.
Better chance of storms over Rim and White Mountains Wednesday between
18Z-03Z. Winds SW-W 5-15kts daytime, light and variable or terrain
driven overnight. Gusty and erratic winds possible near storms.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 171720Z 1718/1824 15007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM172000 30006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM180400 15007KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200 PROB30 1806/1812
VRB10G20KT -SHRA BKN070 OVC100
METAR KSLC 171754Z 17012G15KT 10SM FEW095 FEW140 FEW250 33/06 A3018 RMK
AO2 SLP157 T03280056 10328 20222 56003 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 171554Z 14010KT 10SM FEW130 FEW250 28/07 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP159
T02830072 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 171654Z 00000KT 10SM FEW090 FEW140 FEW250 31/06 A3019 RMK AO2
SLP160 T03060061 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM172100 23008KT P6SM FEW120
FM180000 25005KT P6SM FEW150 SCT250
FM180600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 171753Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 28/04 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP191
T02830044 10289 20139 58006
METAR KVEL 171553Z AUTO 16004KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP201
T02390050
METAR KVEL 171653Z AUTO VRB04KT 10SM CLR 26/06 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02610056
METAR KPUC 171753Z AUTO 15009G14KT 100V170 10SM CLR 29/03 A3035 RMK AO2
SLP176 T02940028 10294 20150 58001
METAR KPUC 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02390039
METAR KPUC 171653Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02670033
KCNY 171720Z 1718/1818 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 27008G16KT P6SM FEW250
FM180000 26006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 171753Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 32/01 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP168
T03170011 10322 20144 58006
METAR KCNY 171553Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 28/02 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP175
T02830017
METAR KCNY 171653Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 31/01 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP171
T03060011
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1728 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...
KSLC...Potential for a slow and delayed wind shift at terminal
around 19-21Z Monday. Skies remain mostly clear to partly cloudy
with bases generally above 10 kft. Winds to shift back SE around 04Z
Tuesday. A passing system overnight will bring a low (20-30%) chance
of showers and modest gusts between around 06-12Z Tuesday.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Terminals to see diurnally
normal wind shifts and fairly light magnitudes (generally less than
10 kts). Some higher elevation and more exposed terminals may see
occasional gusts to around 20 kts or so. Skies remain mostly clear
to partly cloudy and VFR. At northern terminals, a passing system
will bring a 20-30% chance of some shower activity between 06-12Z
Tuesday. A few modest gusts may also accompany any such showers.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 171720Z 1718/1818 25012G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM180300 17006KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200
PROB30 1808/1812 -SHRA BKN060 OVC090=
METAR KEVW 171753Z AUTO 23010G20KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02670033 10267 20111 58007
METAR KEVW 171553Z AUTO 20003KT 10SM CLR 21/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP205
T02060033
METAR KEVW 171653Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02330028
KRKS 171723Z 1718/1818 26010KT P6SM FEW110
TEMPO 1720/1723 26012G20KT
FM180300 23006KT P6SM SCT120 PROB30 1810/1815 5SM -SHRA
SCT060
BKN080
FM181500 24010KT P6SM BKN080
METAR KRKS 171754Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP204
T02560039 10256 20106 58007
METAR KRKS 171554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP217
T02060039
METAR KRKS 171654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 23/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP213
T02330039
KRWL 171736Z 1718/1818 25012G22KT P6SM SCT150
FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100
FM181600 24016G24KT P6SM SCT100 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 171736Z 1718/1818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
FM171900 32010G19KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1719/1722 VRB15G30KT
P6SM -SHRA BKN080
FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080
FM181600 32011KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KLAR 171753Z AUTO 02005KT 10SM FEW095 SCT120 25/02 A3041 RMK AO2
SLP180 T02500022 10261 20094 58007
METAR KLAR 171553Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP194
T02110067
METAR KLAR 171653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 24/06 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02390056
KCYS 171736Z 1718/1818 10008KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 31011KT P6SM SCT100 PROB30 1719/1722 VRB15G30KT 6SM
-SHRA BKN080
FM180000 15008KT P6SM SCT100
FM180600 30007KT P6SM SCT150 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KCYS 171753Z 12003KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLPNO 6////
T02610111
SPECI KCYS 171643Z 07005KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3035 RMK AO2 T02500122 $
METAR KCYS 171653Z 08008KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLPNO T02500122
$
Riverton (KRIW) 08/17/26 18:02 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
30000 FT MSL...278/026
28000 FT MSL...260/032
27000 FT MSL...294/011
26000 FT MSL...253/031
25000 FT MSL...250/028
24000 FT MSL...242/025
22900 FT MSL...281/015
22000 FT MSL...263/022
20000 FT MSL...268/022
19400 FT MSL...270/026
19000 FT MSL...266/026
18000 FT MSL...279/022
17000 FT MSL...254/020
16900 FT MSL...267/023
16000 FT MSL...246/030
15000 FT MSL...228/014
14600 FT MSL...265/013
14000 FT MSL...237/016
13000 FT MSL...266/013
12600 FT MSL...295/014
12000 FT MSL...261/014
11200 FT MSL...258/014
11000 FT MSL...259/014
10000 FT MSL...247/012
10000 FT MSL...248/014
9000 FT MSL...233/008
9000 FT MSL...241/006
8100 FT MSL...229/002
7300 FT MSL...060/004
7000 FT MSL...022/005
6700 FT MSL...050/006
6200 FT MSL...008/009
6000 FT MSL...005/008
6000 FT MSL...017/008
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/17/26 18:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17400 FT MSL...285/020
17000 FT MSL...285/021
16000 FT MSL...283/020
15100 FT MSL...286/019
15000 FT MSL...284/018
14000 FT MSL...287/018
13200 FT MSL...293/017
13000 FT MSL...293/018
12000 FT MSL...291/015
11700 FT MSL...296/016
11000 FT MSL...294/016
10500 FT MSL...299/015
10000 FT MSL...304/015
9500 FT MSL...300/014
9000 FT MSL...301/014
8600 FT MSL...302/012
8000 FT MSL...306/010
7900 FT MSL...304/010
7400 FT MSL...304/009
7000 FT MSL...313/006
6700 FT MSL...057/006
6600 FT MSL...045/005
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1739 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1138 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions should prevail through the period. Showers and
thunderstorms are possible (15 to 40 percent) at most terminals
this afternoon, from about 19z until 03z. Gusty outflow winds to
45 mph are possible near any shower or storm, and brief MVFR
conditions are possible if a storm passes directly over.
Increasing moisture overnight may keep low shower chances over
the area, namely across western and northern Wyoming, so have
included some PROB30 groups to cover the chances for now, as
confidence is fairly low. Otherwise, winds follow typical
diurnal trends, with decreasing speeds this evening, and
increasing clouds overnight associated with the incoming
moisture.
Please see the Aviation Weather Center and/or CWSU ZDV and ZLC
for the latest information on smoke, icing, and turbulence
forecasts.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1112 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 512 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
Mostly clear skies early this morning with some patchy fog
developing near KCDR and KAIA. Patchy fog may continue through 14 or
15Z, but confidence is low on this fog decreasing visibility out of
VFR conditions. Partly cloudy skies develop by mid-morning as winds
start to increase. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are possible
today. Gusty and erratic winds are possible in and around any shower
or storm that develops.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 171755Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 30/15 A3025 RMK AO2 T02960147
10296 20138
METAR KIBM 171735Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 29/14 A3026 RMK AO2
T02890143
METAR KIBM 171715Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 28/15 A3027 RMK AO2
T02840152
KSNY 171736Z 1718/1818 20008KT P6SM FEW080 PROB30 1722/1801
VRB25G35KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM180100 15008KT P6SM SCT080
FM180600 22008KT P6SM SCT100
FM181000 36008KT P6SM SCT100 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 171755Z AUTO 18007KT 10SM CLR 30/20 A3016 RMK AO2 T03020195
10303 20175
METAR KOGA 171735Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 30/20 A3017 RMK AO2
T02980197
METAR KOGA 171715Z AUTO 22007KT 10SM CLR 29/20 A3018 RMK AO2
T02920195
KMCK 171720Z 1718/1818 VRB06KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KMCK 171753Z AUTO 22010KT 10SM CLR 32/18 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP182
T03170178 10317 20183 58019
METAR KMCK 171553Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02670194
METAR KMCK 171653Z AUTO 20005KT 10SM CLR 29/19 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP193
T02890189
North Platte (KLNX) 08/17/26 18:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...282/021
11000 FT MSL...272/015
10100 FT MSL...261/015
10000 FT MSL...276/013
9000 FT MSL...291/009
8500 FT MSL...314/007
8000 FT MSL...321/007
7500 FT MSL...296/006
7000 FT MSL...273/005
6500 FT MSL...242/005
6000 FT MSL...229/006
5400 FT MSL...236/005
5000 FT MSL...242/006
4700 FT MSL...247/006
4100 FT MSL...256/006
4000 FT MSL...266/007
3600 FT MSL...284/008
3400 FT MSL...284/008
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1802 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1258 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions will prevail across all of western and north
central Nebraska through tonight and into Tuesday morning. There
is a signal for some lower MVFR ceilings to develop west of
departing thunderstorms across central and portions of north
central Nebraska early Tuesday morning. Otherwise scattered
thunderstorms should develop this evening, and as mentioned,
depart the area later tonight.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 171720Z 1718/1818 18012G20KT P6SM FEW250
FM172200 19008KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KGLD 171753Z AUTO 17011G17KT 10SM CLR 29/18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02890183 10294 20156 58010
METAR KGLD 171553Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02560178
METAR KGLD 171653Z AUTO 19007G16KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP192
T02720178
KGCK 171737Z 1718/1818 21012KT P6SM SKC
FM180200 16010KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGCK 171754Z 20010G18KT 10SM CLR 31/16 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP191
T03060156 10306 20189 58009
METAR KGCK 171554Z 16005KT 10SM CLR 27/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP202
T02670172
METAR KGCK 171654Z 21010KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP197
T02940167
METAR KLBL 171756Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM OVC100 28/18 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP212
6//// T02830183 10283 20194 58003 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171556Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 26/18 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP214
T02610183 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171656Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM BKN095 26/18 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP217
T02610178 PNO $
METAR KEHA 171735Z AUTO 15010G16KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3031 RMK AO2
T02840172
METAR KEHA 171715Z AUTO 16012KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A3031 RMK AO2
T02860170
METAR KEHA 171635Z AUTO 17010KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3031 RMK AO2
T02810160
Goodland (KGLD) 08/17/26 17:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
19000 FT MSL...326/022
18000 FT MSL...347/015
17000 FT MSL...350/013
16000 FT MSL...345/012
15000 FT MSL...329/011
14000 FT MSL...318/011
13000 FT MSL...306/012
12000 FT MSL...286/014
11500 FT MSL...274/015
11000 FT MSL...257/017
10000 FT MSL...242/016
9100 FT MSL...230/015
9000 FT MSL...226/014
8000 FT MSL...215/014
8000 FT MSL...217/012
7000 FT MSL...214/012
6900 FT MSL...213/012
6000 FT MSL...201/013
6000 FT MSL...198/013
5400 FT MSL...197/012
5000 FT MSL...192/013
4700 FT MSL...194/012
4300 FT MSL...188/013
4000 FT MSL...190/013
4000 FT MSL...186/013
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/17/26 17:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
17000 FT MSL...344/021
16000 FT MSL...345/017
15000 FT MSL...345/013
14000 FT MSL...338/012
13900 FT MSL...336/012
13000 FT MSL...329/015
12000 FT MSL...323/014
11700 FT MSL...321/013
11000 FT MSL...319/015
10000 FT MSL...316/013
9800 FT MSL...311/011
9000 FT MSL...313/011
8200 FT MSL...309/010
8000 FT MSL...310/010
7100 FT MSL...299/008
7000 FT MSL...299/008
6000 FT MSL...292/008
6000 FT MSL...289/008
5100 FT MSL...263/007
5000 FT MSL...263/007
4300 FT MSL...250/006
4000 FT MSL...240/008
3800 FT MSL...252/006
3200 FT MSL...240/009
3000 FT MSL...237/008
3000 FT MSL...237/008
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1805 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1104 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
VFR expected to prevail at both KGLD and KMCK through the TAF
period with light winds and occasional high clouds.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1652 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /18Z TAFS THROUGH 18Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1148 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
A light and variable wind will become southerly later this
afternoon and evening, however wind speeds will remain fairly
light at generally 12 knots or less. Flight category is expected
to remain VFR through this period with very little or no chance
for convection in vicinity of any of the four airports DDC, GCK,
HYS, LBL through midday Tuesday.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 171720Z 1718/1818 16010KT P6SM FEW250
FM181200 20010KT P6SM SKC
FM181400 23014KT P6SM SKC
FM181700 23020G31KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KGUY 171753Z AUTO 16011G17KT 10SM CLR 28/17 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02830172 10283 20194 58003
METAR KGUY 171553Z AUTO 10SM CLR 26/19 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP196
T02560189
METAR KGUY 171653Z AUTO 15011KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP199
T02670178
KDHT 171720Z 1718/1818 19010KT P6SM FEW250
FM180300 16006KT P6SM FEW250
FM181000 21010KT P6SM FEW250
FM181500 23016KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDHT 171753Z AUTO 17012G17KT 10SM CLR 28/16 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP204
6//// T02830161 10283 20183 58008
METAR KDHT 171553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP222
T02330156
METAR KDHT 171653Z AUTO 10SM CLR 27/16 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP210
T02670161
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1723 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1212 PM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period. Southerly
winds will become southwesterly by morning and then with gusts
increasing to 25kt by midday Tuesday.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 171721Z 1718/1818 15008KT P6SM FEW120
FM172000 26007KT P6SM SCT150
FM180400 08007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 171753Z VRB03KT 10SM CLR 30/07 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP204 T03000067
10300 20156 58004
METAR KFMN 171553Z 10007KT 10SM CLR 26/08 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP212
T02560083
METAR KFMN 171653Z 12007KT 10SM CLR 28/09 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP207
T02830089
METAR KLVS 171753Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP212
T02390100 10244 20122 58009
METAR KLVS 171553Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 21/11 A3051 RMK AO2 SLP230
T02060111
METAR KLVS 171653Z AUTO 17007KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP220
T02280106
METAR KRTN 171753Z AUTO 22010G17KT 10SM CLR 26/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP222
T02560111 10261 20111 58010
METAR KRTN 171553Z AUTO 21003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP238
T02110117
METAR KRTN 171653Z AUTO 19012KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP230
T02390106
METAR KCAO 171755Z AUTO 18011G19KT 10SM CLR 27/13 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP211
6//// T02670133 10272 20172 58009
METAR KCAO 171555Z AUTO 22008KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP225
T02330139 $
METAR KCAO 171655Z AUTO 17013KT 10SM CLR 25/13 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP215
T02500128
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1723 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 1123 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions will continue to prevail through the TAF period.
Scattered storms this afternoon will favor the high terrain of
western and northern New Mexico. Storm motions will be slow
towards the southwest, with storms moving off the terrain into
the lower elevations during the late afternoon and evening. Kept
in PROB30 for ABQ/AEG, GUP and SAF with ROW and FMN remaining dry.
Storms will taper off after 00Z, with only a few lingering
showers after 03Z. Gusty and erratic winds up to 40 knots will be
the main concern with convection this afternoon/evening. Skies
gradually clearing overnight and Tue morning.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 171800Z FOR USE 1700-2100Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2508+18 2410+09 2417-09 2627-19 254434 264744 275156
BCE 1907+10 2607-05 2815-17 262732 262843 251956
LND 2308+17 2511+09 2728-10 2737-21 276234 286845 287657
RKS 2008 2510+10 2818-10 2830-19 275034 285144 286157
GJT 9900+19 2505+10 2808-08 2717-17 282733 292844 303256
FMN 9900+18 3305+11 2511-08 3507-18 341432 040542 022455
ABQ 9900+16 9900+10 0107-07 9900-18 990033 220843 071154
MBW 2811 2913+09 2919-09 2831-19 275534 275845 307058
DEN 3011+19 3013+11 2915-09 2824-18 283134 283144 335556
PUB 3008+18 3406+11 3014-07 2914-18 292333 291042 354555
ALS 3006+11 2606-08 3209-18 281633 030542 013855
TCC 9900 2009+16 1605+10 2705-07 2806-18 990033 990043 211254
BFF 1806 2308+16 2613+09 2823-10 2838-19 285435 285645 306357
GLD 2009 2709+15 2912+09 3017-08 2921-18 292834 273043 302455
GCK 2213+19 2513+14 2816+08 3020-07 3019-17 282433 243442 234754
GAG 1708+19 2710+15 2813+07 2921-07 2816-17 271232 221942 173454
AMA 9900 2108+16 1909+08 2513-07 2613-18 990033 210743 182154
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 180000Z FOR USE 2100-0600Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2507+19 2314+11 2420-07 2532-18 264533 265443 265655
BCE 2209+13 2507-06 2615-17 262632 252742 243554
LND 2712+17 2620+10 2636-08 2746-20 285634 276245 277555
RKS 2416 2514+11 2726-08 2635-19 284933 275644 275855
GJT 2905+20 2606+12 2510-06 2817-17 283132 273242 273655
FMN 2707+21 2706+12 9900-06 9900-17 341932 300842 990055
ABQ 9900+20 9900+11 9900-06 9900-16 990033 030743 071654
MBW 2913 2715+11 2728-09 2840-19 285534 286044 296955
DEN 9900+20 2205+12 2725-07 2928-17 283832 283843 303955
PUB 1508+20 2206+12 2823-07 2914-17 302431 281342 311655
ALS 2407+13 3009-06 2907-17 332032 311042 360955
TCC 1809 1810+18 1810+10 9900-06 0108-16 990032 310843 321055
BFF 1909 2110+17 2719+09 2930-08 2843-19 295933 286244 296556
GLD 1816 2406+18 3010+10 3022-07 2925-17 293332 302743 303256
GCK 1913+22 2411+15 3010+10 3019-06 3116-17 342233 322443 271755
GAG 1513+22 2413+16 2714+09 2912-06 3113-16 301132 291343 252454
AMA 1711 1711+17 1810+08 2712-06 3311-17 350732 320943 281354
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DATA BASED ON 171200Z
VALID 181200Z FOR USE 0600-1700Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 2509+18 2415+10 2531-07 2636-18 274434 284944 274957
BCE 2412+10 2517-05 2522-17 272433 272843 262855
LND 2810+11 2911+05 2725-08 2636-18 264335 264946 277658
RKS 2706 2618+10 2633-08 2742-19 275134 275845 276056
GJT 2410+19 2512+12 2720-06 2724-17 282933 273044 263856
FMN 9900+19 2605+12 2606-05 3312-16 291333 291543 292755
ABQ 2213+18 9900+11 9900-06 3205-17 051432 041642 362055
MBW 9900 2917+10 2837-08 2844-19 275334 276145 276255
DEN 3212+20 3117+11 2821-06 2826-17 283333 273844 284556
PUB 3114+21 3113+13 3015-06 2815-16 281933 282343 292956
ALS 2914+12 2609-05 3010-16 271233 291743 302355
TCC 2330 2517+16 2905+10 9900-06 9900-17 061333 051843 022855
BFF 0317 3014+16 3022+09 2938-09 2845-19 285134 286144 276556
GLD 2524 2817+19 3010+11 3022-06 2827-17 283333 293243 293556
GCK 2429+26 2518+18 2711+11 3220-07 2821-16 302032 312143 302755
GAG 2426+24 2616+16 3107+09 3212-05 3007-17 030932 011543 011555
AMA 2325 2612+16 3006+09 3405-06 2907-18 051532 051543 021655
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