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NZUS99 KBOU 310708
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0105 MDT Friday, July 31, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 310656Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP167
T02390117 403560183 $
METAR KFNL 310556Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP159
60000 T02330117 10328 20233 51030 $
METAR KFNL 310456Z AUTO 01007KT 10SM CLR 25/12 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP153
T02500117 $
METAR KGXY 310656Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP184
T02220117 403670183
METAR KGXY 310556Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 24/11 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP176
T02440111 10356 20244 51029
METAR KGXY 310456Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM SCT120 27/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP164
T02670117
METAR KLMO 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3028 RMK AO2 T02350121
403320175
METAR KLMO 310635Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3028 RMK AO2
T02410117
METAR KLMO 310615Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 24/12 A3026 RMK AO2
T02410119
METAR KBDU 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/11 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 310635Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3028 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 310615Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM CLR 24/13 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN130 BKN150 24/12 A3025 RMK AO2
T02410118 $
METAR KEIK 310635Z AUTO 35003KT 10SM OVC130 24/12 A3025 RMK AO2
T02410117 $
METAR KEIK 310615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT130 25/11 A3023 RMK AO2
T02450115 $
KBJC 310535Z 3106/0106 35009KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
FM310800 32008KT P6SM FEW140
FM311200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW010 FEW140
FM311600 02007KT P6SM FEW100
FM312000 05009KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140 PROB30 3121/3124
VRB17G32KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN140
FM010000 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 SCT220
METAR KBJC 310655Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 23/10 A3032 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 310635Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 24/10 A3031 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 310615Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 25/09 A3030 RMK AO2
KDEN 310535Z 3106/0112 02013KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT100 BKN140
FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW010 FEW140
FM311400 02008KT P6SM FEW140
FM311900 05009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 PROB30 3122/0102
VRB17G32KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN140
FM010200 11008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 SCT220
FM010500 19009KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
FM011100 21007KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KDEN 310653Z 01008KT 10SM SCT090 SCT140 21/13 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02060128 403500178
METAR KDEN 310553Z 02012KT 10SM SCT090 SCT140 23/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02330122 10306 20228 51029
METAR KDEN 310453Z 01013KT 10SM SCT090 BKN140 BKN220 26/11 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP135 T02560111
KBKF 310100Z 3101/0107 05006KT 9999 FEW100 FEW130 QNH3010INS
TEMPO 3101/3103 VRB20G30KT VCTS BKN030CB
BECMG 3116/3117 04003KT 4800 HZ SKC QNH3036INS
BECMG 3117/3118 04003KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3036INS
BECMG 0105/0106 15006KT 9000 -RA FEW070 FEW100 BKN190
QNH3036INS TX30/3121Z TN18/3112Z
METAR KBKF 310558Z 03015KT 10SM FEW090 SCT120 SCT200 24/11 A3025 RMK
AO2A RAB23E44 SLP142 P0000 60000 T02440106 10312 20235
52027
SPECI KBKF 310544Z 03013KT 10SM FEW065 SCT100 BKN200 24/11 A3025 RMK
AO2A SLP138
SPECI KBKF 310523Z 03016KT 10SM -RA FEW065 BKN100 BKN200 24/12 A3024
RMK AO2A SLP138
KAPA 310535Z 3106/0106 01015KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT100 BKN140
FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM FEW140
FM311600 02008KT P6SM FEW100
FM312000 06006KT P6SM FEW100 SCT140 PROB30 3122/0101
VRB17G32KT -TSRA SCT090CB BKN140
FM010100 12008KT P6SM FEW100 SCT120 SCT220
FM010500 18008KT P6SM FEW120 FEW220
METAR KAPA 310653Z 36004KT 10SM FEW120 SCT150 23/11 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP171
T02330106 403440178
METAR KAPA 310553Z 04013G22KT 10SM SCT095 BKN110 25/11 A3028 RMK AO2
SLP160 T02500106 10289 20228 51024
METAR KAPA 310453Z 25004KT 10SM SCT120 BKN220 25/09 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02500094
METAR KMNH 310655Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM BKN095 BKN120 19/10 A3040 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 310635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN095 BKN120 18/11 A3040 RMK
AO2
METAR KMNH 310615Z AUTO 31010G16KT 10SM BKN095 19/10 A3040 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 310655Z AUTO 36009KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3019 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 310635Z AUTO 36008G13KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3019 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
N
METAR KFMM 310615Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 23/12 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 310655Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3016 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 310635Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 310615Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3014 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 310653Z AUTO 35010KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02060161 403440183
METAR KAKO 310553Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 21/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02110150 10339 20211 51025
METAR KAKO 310453Z AUTO 03011KT 10SM CLR 24/14 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02390144
METAR KLIC 310655Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02110122 403500161
METAR KLIC 310555Z AUTO 35011KT 10SM FEW090 SCT110 24/11 A3022 RMK AO2
SLP138 60000 T02390111 10339 20194 53020
METAR KLIC 310455Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 22/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02220122
METAR KHEQ 310655Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3010 RMK AO2 T02160184
403730201
METAR KHEQ 310635Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3009 RMK AO2
T02160185
METAR KHEQ 310615Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3008 RMK AO2
T02170186
METAR K2V6 310654Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3015 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 310636Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3013 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 310614Z AUTO 33004KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 310655Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 310635Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 310615Z AUTO 34003KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 310653Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02220178 403610183 $
METAR KITR 310553Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02390156 10350 20222 53020 $
METAR KITR 310453Z AUTO 30010KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02390161 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/31/2026
Fort Collins - 05:56:48 MDT / 20:16:34 MDT
Denver - 05:58:22 MDT / 20:14:08 MDT
Sterling - 05:49:09 MDT / 20:09:23 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/31/26 07:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...335/028
15000 FT MSL...347/033
14500 FT MSL...345/031
14000 FT MSL...348/035
13000 FT MSL...356/031
12600 FT MSL...351/028
12000 FT MSL...359/026
11000 FT MSL...007/028
11000 FT MSL...011/027
10000 FT MSL...011/031
9900 FT MSL...009/032
9000 FT MSL...013/033
8800 FT MSL...012/033
8000 FT MSL...019/033
7900 FT MSL...018/032
7200 FT MSL...021/032
7000 FT MSL...023/032
6600 FT MSL...021/031
6100 FT MSL...028/029
6000 FT MSL...022/026
5900 FT MSL...025/024
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0545 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS through 06Z Saturday/...
Issued at 1135 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions expected through the TAF period. Showers behind the
frontal passage have caused a few vrb wind gusts for DEN and BJC.
However, that should come to an end in the next hour, with winds
generally from the north till 08Z/09Z.
Typical diurnal wind pattern expected for Friday, with isolated
convection beginning in the late afternoon (~22Z). Confidence is
low on exactly where storms will develop, so have opted to keep
the PROB30 in the TAF. Outflow winds of 30-35 kts is possible with
any storm. Lastly, with northwest flow aloft, guidance has smoke
from fires in the northwestern United States being advected into
Colorado. There is a chance (30%) that it would cause slant-wise
visibility issues in the late afternoon during convection.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 310655Z AUTO 02009G14KT 10SM SCT090 15/03 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 310635Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM SCT100 SCT120 15/02 A3076 RMK
AO2
METAR K4BM 310615Z AUTO 02008KT 10SM SCT120 15/02 A3076 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 310655Z 36011KT 10SM SCT100 19/11 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP155
T01940109 403250132
METAR KAFF 310555Z 36005KT 10SM BKN110 20/12 A3031 RMK AO2A SLP155 60000
T02030118 10322 20193 51016
METAR KAFF 310455Z 29003KT 10SM BKN160 21/11 A3030 RMK AO2A SLP148
T02080114
KCOS 310520Z 3106/0106 33006KT P6SM BKN100
FM310800 35014G24KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM311200 01007KT P6SM SCT200
FM311500 14008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM311900 16010KT P6SM SCT070 BKN120 PROB30 3119/0101
VRB25G38KT 5SM -TSRA BKN060CB
FM010100 34008KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
METAR KCOS 310654Z 34006KT 10SM FEW130 SCT200 21/12 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02060122 403390144 $
METAR KCOS 310554Z 31004KT 10SM FEW080 SCT130 BKN200 22/12 A3029 RMK AO2
SLP149 60000 T02220117 10317 20211 51012 $
METAR KCOS 310454Z 35003KT 10SM SCT130 BKN200 22/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02220128 $
METAR KFLY 310655Z AUTO 34007KT 10SM SCT090 SCT110 21/09 A3036 RMK AO2
T02100091 403230144
METAR KFLY 310635Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM SCT110 20/10 A3036 RMK AO2
T02000101
METAR KFLY 310615Z AUTO 29011KT 10SM SCT110 21/10 A3036 RMK AO2
T02050099
KFCS 310400Z 3104/0110 33009KT 9999 VCTS BKN070CB QNH3023INS
BECMG 3104/3105 36012G18KT 9999 NSW SKC QNH3029INS
BECMG 3116/3117 08009KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3021INS
BECMG 3119/3120 03012G18KT 9999 VCTS SCT100CB BKN120
QNH3030INS
TEMPO 3121/3124 VRB15G25KT 9000 -TSRA BKN100CB
BECMG 0101/0102 23009KT 9999 NSW SCT120 QNH3033INS
BECMG 0104/0105 33009KT 9999 SCT150 QNH3035INS TX29/3120Z
TN16/3112Z
METAR KFCS 310655Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM SCT110 BKN160 23/13 A3025 RMK AO2
LTG DSNT SE SLP154 T02320128 403550150 $
METAR KFCS 310555Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM BKN140 BKN170 26/14 A3026 RMK AO2
SLP154 60008 T02640135 10315 20192 51006 $
METAR KFCS 310455Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM FEW140 FEW160 23/11 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP162 T02270114 $
KPUB 310520Z 3106/0106 08007KT P6SM VCSH SCT050 BKN100
FM310700 33006KT P6SM BKN100
FM310900 01015G25KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM311300 13007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT200
FM312100 10012KT P6SM SCT080 BKN150 PROB30 3122/0103
VRB25G38KT 5SM -TSRA BKN070CB
METAR KPUB 310653Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
SLP136 T02170178 403670178
SPECI KPUB 310615Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
T02170172
METAR KPUB 310553Z AUTO 28009KT 10SM VCTS CLR 23/17 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT E-SW SLP138 60006 T02280172 10333 20217 51013
METAR KVTP 310655Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 13/09 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 310635Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM SCT100 13/09 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 310615Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM SCT100 13/09 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 310654Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3026 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
SLP146 T02000150 403500167
METAR KTAD 310554Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT NW
SLP149 60000 T02000167 10289 20200 51023
METAR KTAD 310454Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 21/17 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02060167
METAR KLHX 310653Z AUTO 23009KT 10SM OVC001 23/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02330194 403500183 $
METAR KLHX 310553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC001 26/17 A3008 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
W SLP114 60002 T02610172 10344 20222 50015 $
METAR KLHX 310453Z AUTO 33013KT 10SM OVC001 23/19 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02330189 $
METAR KLAA 310653Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02390189 403670189
METAR KLAA 310553Z AUTO 18008KT 10SM CLR 24/18 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP110
60001 T02440178 10356 20244 51025
METAR KLAA 310453Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 25/18 A3000 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02500178
METAR KSPD 310656Z AUTO 26005KT 24/17 A3009 RMK AO1 SLP111 T02390167
403830183
METAR KSPD 310556Z AUTO 21005KT 24/16 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP119 T02390161
10339 20239 53012
METAR KSPD 310456Z AUTO 08003KT 24/16 A3007 RMK AO1 SLP107 T02440156
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/31/2026
Burlington - 05:48:37 MDT / 20:02:23 MDT
Pueblo - 06:00:25 MDT / 20:09:21 MDT
Lamar - 05:52:49 MDT / 20:00:56 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/31/26 07:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...156/008
29000 FT MSL...257/036
27000 FT MSL...238/027
26800 FT MSL...174/004
24000 FT MSL...278/024
23000 FT MSL...266/017
22800 FT MSL...270/013
22000 FT MSL...283/019
21000 FT MSL...297/017
20000 FT MSL...281/021
19300 FT MSL...289/005
18000 FT MSL...325/020
17000 FT MSL...019/022
16000 FT MSL...002/031
15000 FT MSL...003/036
14200 FT MSL...003/038
14000 FT MSL...004/038
13000 FT MSL...005/038
12400 FT MSL...005/037
12000 FT MSL...006/036
11000 FT MSL...005/033
10800 FT MSL...005/034
10000 FT MSL...002/031
9700 FT MSL...002/031
9000 FT MSL...357/028
8600 FT MSL...351/028
8000 FT MSL...350/026
7700 FT MSL...349/024
7100 FT MSL...346/024
7000 FT MSL...339/020
6000 FT MSL...337/026
5900 FT MSL...325/018
5700 FT MSL...333/021
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0704 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1113 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions are expected at COS, PUB and ALS through
the rest of the evening and through at least tomorrow
morning, before potential storms at COS and PUB bring
chances of MVFR conditions in moderate to heavy rainfall.
Frontal boundary to bring breezy northerly winds at COS
and PUB overnight. Winds become light upslope at COS
and PUB through the morning, with chances of thunderstorms
producing heavy rain, gusty winds and potential for hail
at the terminals through the afternoon and early evening.
Storms will be possible around ALS through the late afternoon,
however much lower confidence for them affecting the terminal.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 310653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01440067 403390144
METAR KCAG 310553Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 16/08 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01560083 10289 20150 50013
METAR KCAG 310453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP185
T01670100
METAR KHDN 310656Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01720044
METAR KHDN 310556Z AUTO 09008KT 10SM CLR 19/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01940044 10278 20178 403220156 50010
METAR KHDN 310456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01830039
METAR KSBS 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3037 RMK AO1
T01430043
METAR KSBS 310635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3037 RMK AO1
T01440043
METAR KSBS 310615Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3036 RMK AO1
T01550040
METAR KC07 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 310635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 310615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/01 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 310655Z AUTO 12007KT 10SM CLR 08/03 A3050 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 310635Z AUTO 13009KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3049 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 310615Z AUTO 13008KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3049 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 310653Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01720072 403280139
METAR KEEO 310553Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01780078 10328 20178 51013
METAR KEEO 310453Z AUTO 11008KT 10SM CLR 20/07 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP170
T02000072
METAR K20V 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/08 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 310635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/08 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 310615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3053 RMK AO2 T01400055
402920103
METAR KGNB 310635Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3053 RMK AO2
T01370061
METAR KGNB 310615Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3053 RMK AO2
T01470060
METAR K0CO 310655Z AUTO 16008KT 130V190 10SM SCT055 08/01 A3084 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 310635Z AUTO 16009KT 120V180 10SM SCT055 SCT120 08/01 A3084
RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 310615Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3084 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 310655Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 310635Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM SCT075 10/07 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 310613Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM SCT075 SCT095 11/07 A3072 RMK
AO2
KGJT 310528Z 3106/0106 10005KT P6SM SKC
FM311300 13008KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 26007KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 30009KT P6SM SKC
FM010200 35008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KGJT 310653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/04 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02500044 403670178
METAR KGJT 310553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02610044 10367 20256 51012
METAR KGJT 310453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/05 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02720050
KRIL 310528Z 3106/0106 12009KT P6SM SKC
FM310900 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 30009G18KT P6SM FEW130
FM010300 30005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KRIL 310653Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 18/05 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01830050 403390156
METAR KRIL 310553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP165
60000 T02000061 10317 20200 51016
METAR KRIL 310453Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 22/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02220056
METAR K5SM 310654Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/00 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 310635Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/00 A3070 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 310615Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/00 A3070 RMK AO2
KEGE 310528Z 3106/0106 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 26008KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM312000 29010G20KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM010300 10005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KEGE 310656Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM CLR 17/06 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01720056
METAR KEGE 310556Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01830056 10317 20183 403170133 51016
METAR KEGE 310456Z AUTO 09005KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP187
T02000061
KASE 310528Z 3106/0106 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM310900 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 35010G18KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM010200 20008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KASE 310653Z 22007KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01440039
403000100
METAR KASE 310553Z 21008KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP174 T01560044
10289 20150 51014
METAR KASE 310453Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 17/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP171
T01720044
METAR KCCU 310655Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 310635Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 310615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3081 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 310653Z AUTO 10004KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3065 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01060033 402440061
METAR KLXV 310553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01060028 10222 20100 51012
METAR KLXV 310453Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3064 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01000033
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/31/2026
Rangely - 06:12:46 MDT / 20:30:16 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:14:15 MDT / 20:27:00 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 06:04:00 MDT / 20:23:23 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/31/26 06:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...359/020
15000 FT MSL...008/023
14000 FT MSL...357/021
13400 FT MSL...360/021
13000 FT MSL...016/022
12400 FT MSL...002/022
12000 FT MSL...355/021
11700 FT MSL...354/021
11100 FT MSL...348/022
11000 FT MSL...345/022
10400 FT MSL...354/018
10200 FT MSL...341/022
10100 FT MSL...353/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0536 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1128 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions continue across the region through this TAF
period. Skies will remain mostly clear, with a few clouds along
the Divide possibly yielding a shower. Did not include any
PROB30 language in TAFs as uncertainty is too high. Winds will
pick up Friday afternoon with gusts to around 20 mph for many
terminals. Light winds and clear skies will return at sunset to
close out this period.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 310655Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3020 RMK AO2
T02260063
METAR KAJZ 310635Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3020 RMK AO2
T02330068
METAR KAJZ 310615Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 24/07 A3020 RMK AO2
T02350069
KMTJ 310528Z 3106/0106 15008KT P6SM SKC
FM311200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 33009KT P6SM SKC
FM010200 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 310653Z AUTO 12008KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP152
T02170072 403440172
METAR KMTJ 310553Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 22/08 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP151
T02220083 10333 20222 51014
METAR KMTJ 310453Z AUTO 16008KT 10SM CLR 24/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02440083
METAR KGUC 310656Z AUTO 01003KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01560061 $
METAR KGUC 310556Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01560061 10294 20156 403000106 51018 $
METAR KGUC 310456Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP196
T01830067 $
METAR K7BM 310655Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/02 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 310635Z AUTO 18004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 310615Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3062 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 310655Z AUTO 28006KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3047 RMK AO2
T01630065
METAR KAEJ 310635Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 17/07 A3047 RMK AO2
T01690069
METAR KAEJ 310615Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 20/05 A3047 RMK AO2
T01950047
METAR KANK 310655Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3040 RMK AO2 T01990101
403310126 $
METAR KANK 310635Z AUTO 33005KT 10SM CLR 20/10 A3041 RMK AO2 T02010100
$
METAR KANK 310615Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3039 RMK AO2 T02160105
$
METAR KMYP 310655Z AUTO 10012KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 310635Z AUTO 09012KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 310615Z AUTO 09013KT 10SM CLR 11/08 A3088 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 310655Z AUTO 11009KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3022 RMK AO2 T02210065
403450165
METAR KAIB 310635Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3022 RMK AO2
T02190066
METAR KAIB 310615Z AUTO 11010KT 10SM CLR 22/07 A3022 RMK AO2
T02200068
KTEX 310528Z 3106/0106 14005KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 29008KT P6SM SKC
FM010200 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KTEX 310655Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 14/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 310635Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 310615Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 310655Z AUTO 29012KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 310635Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 310615Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 21/04 A3044 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 310653Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 19/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP148
T01940061 403500144
METAR KCEZ 310553Z AUTO 05008KT 10SM CLR 20/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02000078 10339 20200 51012
METAR KCEZ 310453Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 23/08 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02330078
KDRO 310528Z 3106/0106 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 27009G18KT P6SM SKC
FM312200 28015G23KT P6SM FEW150
FM010300 32008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 310653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/06 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02110056 403440156
METAR KDRO 310553Z AUTO 02003KT 10SM CLR 21/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02110067 10339 20211 51012
METAR KDRO 310453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 25/07 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP136
T02500067
METAR KPSO 310655Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 310635Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 19/07 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 310615Z AUTO 23002KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3039 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 310655Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3080 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 310635Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3079 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 310615Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 12/00 A3079 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 310520Z 3106/0106 33008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM310900 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 28009KT P6SM SCT120 BKN200 PROB30 3121/0101
VRB18G28KT -SHRA BKN100
FM010100 10012KT P6SM BKN120
METAR KALS 310652Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01560061 403110144
METAR KALS 310552Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 18/07 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP162
60000 T01830067 10289 20178 51015
METAR KALS 310452Z AUTO 31010KT 10SM CLR 23/05 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02330050
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/31/2026
Vail - 06:04:10 MDT / 20:19:31 MDT
Durango - 06:15:36 MDT / 20:20:10 MDT
Alamosa - 06:07:13 MDT / 20:12:35 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/31/26 06:57 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...359/020
15000 FT MSL...008/023
14000 FT MSL...357/021
13400 FT MSL...360/021
13000 FT MSL...016/022
12400 FT MSL...002/022
12000 FT MSL...355/021
11700 FT MSL...354/021
11100 FT MSL...348/022
11000 FT MSL...345/022
10400 FT MSL...354/018
10200 FT MSL...341/022
10100 FT MSL...353/018
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0536 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1128 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions continue across the region through this TAF
period. Skies will remain mostly clear, with a few clouds along
the Divide possibly yielding a shower. Did not include any
PROB30 language in TAFs as uncertainty is too high. Winds will
pick up Friday afternoon with gusts to around 20 mph for many
terminals. Light winds and clear skies will return at sunset to
close out this period.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 310522Z 3106/0106 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
METAR KPGA 310653Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03060106 403780217
METAR KPGA 310553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 31/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03110111 10378 20306 51012
METAR KPGA 310453Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM CLR 31/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP105
T03110117
METAR KRQE 310653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02060139 403110139
METAR KRQE 310553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT100 19/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP127
T01940139 10300 20189 51012
METAR KRQE 310453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP122
T02220139
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0524 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION...Friday 31/06Z through Saturday 01/06Z...VFR conditions.
ISO -SHRA/-TSRA mainly INVOF a KFLG-KJTC line from 19Z to 03Z. Gusty
outflow winds 30-40 kts possible in and around TS. Otherwise, VRB
winds 5-10 kts.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 01/06Z through Monday 03/06Z...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 310520Z 3106/0112 15007KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 32009KT P6SM SKC
FM010300 15007KT P6SM SKC
METAR KSLC 310654Z 12005KT 10SM CLR 27/09 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02720094
403560200 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 310554Z 16006KT 10SM CLR 27/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP119 T02670106
10356 20267 51010 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 310454Z 18007KT 10SM FEW160 28/11 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02780111 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 310528Z 3106/0106 33004KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 33010G20KT P6SM FEW120 FEW200
FM010200 34005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KVEL 310653Z AUTO 26011KT 10SM OVC120 25/06 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP157
T02500061 403390156 $
METAR KVEL 310553Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP148
T02390050 10333 20228 51007 $
METAR KVEL 310453Z AUTO 35005KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02670039 $
METAR KPUC 310653Z AUTO 03009KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02330061 403280128 $
METAR KPUC 310553Z AUTO 02010KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02280072 10328 20228 50011 $
METAR KPUC 310453Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 23/07 A3025 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
AND NE SLP149 T02330072 $
KCNY 310528Z 3106/0106 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 29008KT P6SM SKC
FM010200 30005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KCNY 310653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 24/05 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02440050 403610172
METAR KCNY 310553Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 26/04 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02560044 10356 20244 50008
METAR KCNY 310453Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02670039
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0626 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION...KSLC...Southerly winds will continue at the terminal
through the overnight hours. VFR conditions will prevail with
elevated wildfire smoke producing hazy skies, but no surface VIS
reductions. A northerly wind shift is anticipated between 19-20z
Friday.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Winds will remain light and
terrain-driven during the valid TAF period. VFR conditions will
prevail with elevated wildfire smoke producing hazy skies but no
surface VIS reductions. Isolated rain showers could bring periodic
gusty and erratic winds to some northern terminals such as KEVW and
KLGU Friday afternoon.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 310520Z 3106/0106 35010KT P6SM SKC
FM310700 14005KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 24007KT P6SM SKC=
METAR KEVW 310653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01780033 403170111
METAR KEVW 310553Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 18/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP179
T01830033 10306 20183 50014
METAR KEVW 310453Z AUTO 36008KT 10SM CLR 19/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01890033
KRKS 310523Z 3106/0106 18005KT P6SM FEW100 SCT200
FM310900 10005KT P6SM SKC
FM311700 31012KT P6SM SCT150
FM010200 10006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KRKS 310654Z AUTO VRB03KT 10SM CLR 18/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01830061 403060122
METAR KRKS 310554Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW100 21/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178
60003 T02110061 10239 20172 50012
METAR KRKS 310454Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM BKN110 19/08 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP189
T01890083
KRWL 310520Z 3106/0106 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 33007KT P6SM SKC
FM312200 35010G20KT P6SM VCSH SCT150
METAR KRWL 310653Z AUTO 04008KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01780039 403110156
METAR KRWL 310553Z AUTO 06008KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP175
T01830044 10294 20183 50015
METAR KRWL 310453Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01890050
KLAR 310520Z 3106/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM311800 36006KT P6SM VCSH SCT120 PROB30 3118/3122 VRB15G35KT
6SM -SHRA BKN100
FM312200 02008KT P6SM VCSH SCT120
METAR KLAR 310653Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP181
T01280072 402940128
METAR KLAR 310553Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01390072 10289 20139 51016
METAR KLAR 310453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/08 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01830083
KCYS 310520Z 3106/0106 36008KT P6SM SKC
FM310800 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM311700 06008KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 13009KT P6SM VCSH SCT100
METAR KCYS 310653Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 18/11 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01830106 403110172
METAR KCYS 310553Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/10 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP170
T01940100 10311 20194 51021
METAR KCYS 310453Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 21/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02110089
Riverton (KRIW) 07/31/26 06:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...097/002
25000 FT MSL...250/001
24000 FT MSL...279/006
22000 FT MSL...289/005
20000 FT MSL...276/017
17000 FT MSL...250/008
16800 FT MSL...229/007
16000 FT MSL...315/014
15000 FT MSL...326/019
14600 FT MSL...326/017
14000 FT MSL...323/017
13000 FT MSL...324/018
12700 FT MSL...324/015
12000 FT MSL...325/017
11200 FT MSL...356/013
11000 FT MSL...326/015
10000 FT MSL...012/011
10000 FT MSL...346/013
9000 FT MSL...028/006
8900 FT MSL...024/007
8100 FT MSL...133/009
8000 FT MSL...124/009
7400 FT MSL...130/012
7000 FT MSL...139/009
6700 FT MSL...128/010
6200 FT MSL...160/005
6000 FT MSL...067/005
6000 FT MSL...059/006
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0504 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1104 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
To start the period a few showers may linger mainly across western
WY but overall terminals will see dry conditions with decreasing
clouds overnight. VFR conditions will prevail across all terminals
through the TAF period. Winds will remain light through much of the
first half of the period at around 5 to 10 knots. Showers and
thunderstorms will be possible once again starting shortly after 18Z
Friday. Coverage is forecast to be very limited with most terminals
likely to remain dry. PROB30 groups remain at KBPI, KPNA, KJAC,
KLND, KCOD, and KCPR but that may change as confidence continues to
decrease. If any storms do develop Friday afternoon the most likely
impacts would be lightning and gusty outflow winds in excess of 35
knots. A brief period of MVFR conditions cannot be ruled out
especially if any storms move overhead a terminal. Precipitation is
expected to dissipate shortly after 00Z Saturday with all terminals
remaining dry into the end of the TAF period. Mountain obscuration
will be possible mainly in association with developing showers and
storms during the afternoon/evening Friday.
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 0540 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1135 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Mostly calm conditions expected overnight with clearing skies and
decreasing winds through 08Z. KCDR and KAIA may see some low clouds
overnight with near-MVFR ceilings possible. Skies clear out again as
the sun rises. Winds increase into the afternoon hours with isolated
to scattered showers and storms possible once more in the early
afternoon through evening. Gusty and erratic winds will be possible
in and around any shower or storm that develops.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 310655Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3023 RMK AO2 T01850165
403450181
METAR KIBM 310635Z AUTO 03005KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3023 RMK AO2
T01850168
METAR KIBM 310615Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3023 RMK AO2
T01920167
KSNY 310520Z 3106/0106 35013G22KT P6SM SKC
FM311000 35010KT P6SM SKC
FM312000 03012G22KT P6SM SKC
FM312300 05010G20KT P6SM SKC AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 310655Z AUTO 36014G21KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3008 RMK AO2
T02350185 403840215
METAR KOGA 310635Z AUTO 36015G20KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3008 RMK AO2
T02360188
METAR KOGA 310615Z AUTO 36012G17KT 10SM CLR 24/19 A3007 RMK AO2
T02400192
METAR KIML 310653Z AUTO 34008KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02110189 403610211
METAR KIML 310553Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP133
T02170189 10356 20211 51021
METAR KIML 310453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP126
T02170194
KMCK 310520Z 3106/0106 02011KT P6SM FEW240
FM310800 35015G25KT P6SM FEW230
FM010100 03011KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 310653Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02110189
METAR KMCK 310553Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2997 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02170194 10367 20217 403780217 53021
METAR KMCK 310453Z AUTO 02006KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP109
T02220194
North Platte (KLNX) 07/31/26 06:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
10000 FT MSL...329/053
9000 FT MSL...336/046
8700 FT MSL...327/052
8000 FT MSL...340/043
7500 FT MSL...334/041
7000 FT MSL...348/046
6300 FT MSL...348/046
6000 FT MSL...350/044
5400 FT MSL...351/043
5000 FT MSL...356/040
4700 FT MSL...351/041
4100 FT MSL...348/037
4000 FT MSL...347/036
3600 FT MSL...341/025
3400 FT MSL...340/022
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0509 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1204 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
As a cold front moves through an area early this morning, an
area of low stratus clouds (MVFR and local IFR conditions) are
expected along and northeast of a BBW to VTN line. These
ceilings should lift after sunrise. Winds will become gusty from
the north to at 15-25 kts during the day Friday. Winds diminish
quickly Saturday evening and shift to the northeast.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 310520Z 3106/0106 33011KT P6SM FEW250
FM311000 35015G25KT P6SM FEW230
FM010000 04011KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGLD 310653Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP120
T02170172 403670189
METAR KGLD 310553Z AUTO 35007KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02280167 10356 20217 53019
METAR KGLD 310453Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 23/16 A2999 RMK AO2 SLP103
T02330161
KGCK 310520Z 3106/0106 25007KT P6SM SCT110
FM311100 35016KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 310654Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 27/18 A2993 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02670183
METAR KGCK 310554Z AUTO 13006KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2994 RMK AO2 SLP094
T02780178 10378 20272 403890211 51013
METAR KGCK 310454Z AUTO 22005KT 10SM CLR 28/18 A2992 RMK AO2 SLP090
T02830178
METAR KLBL 310656Z AUTO 23013KT 10SM CLR 27/19 A2994 RMK AO2 WSHFT 0548
SLP095 T02670194
SPECI KLBL 310608Z AUTO 23015G20KT 10SM SCT100 29/19 A2994 RMK AO2 WSHFT
0548
METAR KLBL 310556Z AUTO 27016G27KT 10SM FEW095 29/19 A2996 RMK AO2 PK
WND 27037/0458 LTG DSNT SW TSB03E42RAB14E27 SLP099 P0000
60000 T02890189 10400 20261 404060217 52004
METAR KEHA 310655Z AUTO 19011KT 10SM CLR 26/17 A3005 RMK AO2
T02580167
METAR KEHA 310635Z AUTO 20012KT 10SM CLR 25/17 A3005 RMK AO2
T02500166
METAR KEHA 310615Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3005 RMK AO2
T02400166
Goodland (KGLD) 07/31/26 07:01 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...343/049
14000 FT MSL...346/041
13000 FT MSL...348/036
12000 FT MSL...349/033
11000 FT MSL...350/029
10700 FT MSL...353/031
10000 FT MSL...356/029
9100 FT MSL...358/029
9000 FT MSL...359/028
8000 FT MSL...003/034
8000 FT MSL...003/033
7000 FT MSL...008/038
6900 FT MSL...006/037
6000 FT MSL...009/041
6000 FT MSL...010/041
5300 FT MSL...013/039
5000 FT MSL...018/035
4700 FT MSL...017/032
4200 FT MSL...021/028
4000 FT MSL...019/025
4000 FT MSL...017/023
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/31/26 07:00 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
35000 FT MSL...278/017
30000 FT MSL...270/035
28000 FT MSL...281/034
26000 FT MSL...285/028
25000 FT MSL...293/021
24000 FT MSL...308/018
22000 FT MSL...316/013
20000 FT MSL...320/015
19900 FT MSL...294/012
19000 FT MSL...318/018
18000 FT MSL...337/025
17000 FT MSL...287/005
16500 FT MSL...288/005
16000 FT MSL...301/009
15000 FT MSL...338/037
14000 FT MSL...346/031
13800 FT MSL...350/028
13000 FT MSL...348/026
12000 FT MSL...351/027
11600 FT MSL...350/025
11000 FT MSL...342/025
10000 FT MSL...327/022
9700 FT MSL...331/023
9000 FT MSL...304/019
8200 FT MSL...285/018
8000 FT MSL...277/020
7000 FT MSL...261/024
7000 FT MSL...257/025
6000 FT MSL...250/029
6000 FT MSL...249/029
5100 FT MSL...249/031
5000 FT MSL...248/031
4300 FT MSL...246/026
4000 FT MSL...243/023
3700 FT MSL...232/017
3200 FT MSL...227/016
3000 FT MSL...218/012
3000 FT MSL...218/012
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0653 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1113 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail through the TAF period for
KGLD and KMCK. Winds start out from the north around 10 knots.
Around 10Z, winds begin to pick up and shift to primarily out of the
northwest with gusts around 25 knots possible. There could be a gust
up to 30 knots mainly during the early afternoon. After 00Z, winds
will shift to out of the northeast and back down to around 10 knots
or less.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0434 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1129 PM CDT Thu Jul 30 2026
Currently isolated convection blankets SW Kansas. This convection is
forecast to trend downward over the coming hours. While the impact
on all sites can not be ruled out, only LBL has a 30% chance to see
storms, thus the PROB30 group. Even then, impact will be brief and
minimal. Later tonight into the morning, a weak cold front is
forecast to pass through shifting winds out of the north at 10-15
KTs. Other than the convection, VFR conditions are expected to
prevail for all sites.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 310520Z 3106/0106 22005KT P6SM VCSH SCT110
FM311200 32008KT P6SM SCT250
FM311400 35014KT P6SM SCT250
FM311500 01016G26KT P6SM SCT250
FM010000 03009KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 310653Z AUTO 23005KT 10SM CLR 25/20 A2998 RMK AO2 SLP092
T02500200
METAR KGUY 310553Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 29/17 A2998 RMK AO2 PK WND
32027/0501 LTG DSNT NE PRESFR SLP091 60009 T02890172 10406
20244 404170211 53011
METAR KGUY 310453Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 26/19 A2998 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT N
AND NE AND S SLP094 T02610194
KDHT 310523Z 3105/0106 01015G22KT 6SM -TSRA OVC100CB WS020/19030KT
FM310700 15007KT P6SM SCT110 WS020/19030KT
FM311300 35011KT P6SM FEW250
FM311500 01017KT P6SM FEW250
FM311700 03018KT P6SM FEW250
FM312300 05013KT P6SM FEW110 PROB30 0100/0103 4SM TSRA BR
BKN100CB
METAR KDHT 310653Z AUTO 20009KT 10SM FEW120 24/17 A3008 RMK AO2 PK WND
17033/0626 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE34 TSE37 SLP110 T02440167 PNO
$
SPECI KDHT 310643Z AUTO 16013KT 10SM VCTS FEW110 25/16 A3007 RMK AO2 PK
WND 17033/0626 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAE34 TSE37 T02500161 PNO $
METAR KDHT 310553Z AUTO 18021G27KT 7SM -TSRA 24/17 A3011 RMK AO2 PK WND
19027/0551 LTG DSNT ALQDS RAB36 TSB30 SLP122 6//// T02440172
10400 20239 404060206 PNO $
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0647 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1230 AM CDT Fri Jul 31 2026
Thunderstorms over KDHT to start the TAF period will lead to
possible MVFR conditions, but should quickly return to VFR by 7z.
Elsewhere, mostly VFR conditions for the TAF period, but KDHT and
KAMA could see degraded conditions due to thunderstorms after the
21z period. Prob30s have been noted for this time. Winds will vary
through the TAF period but mainly be in the 10 to 15kt range, but
may gust up to 25kts at times, as we do expect a weak frontal
system to bring more northerly winds in the 12 to 18z time period.
Weber
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 310520Z 3106/0106 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
FM310900 08006KT P6SM SKC
FM311900 28011KT P6SM FEW130
FM010400 VRB06KT P6SM SKC
METAR KFMN 310653Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/03 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP146
T02330033 403610189
METAR KFMN 310553Z AUTO 24003KT 10SM CLR 27/04 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02720044 10356 20267 51010
METAR KFMN 310453Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/03 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
T02670033
METAR KLVS 310653Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 20/11 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02000111 403610150
METAR KLVS 310553Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 22/11 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02170111 10344 20211 51013
METAR KLVS 310453Z AUTO 01008KT 10SM CLR 23/09 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP112
T02280094
METAR KRTN 310653Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP153
T01940144 403440150
METAR KRTN 310553Z AUTO 05006KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3028 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT SE
SLP143 T02110122 10256 20206 51013
METAR KRTN 310453Z AUTO 01009KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02170128
SPECI KCAO 310705Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM 22/16 A3015 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S AND
NW T02220161 $
METAR KCAO 310655Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM VCTS 22/17 A3016 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT
S-NW TSB28E43 SLP124 T02170172 403830161 $
SPECI KCAO 310634Z AUTO 20008KT 10SM TS SCT110 22/18 A3017 RMK AO2 LTG
DSNT SW AND W TSB28 T02170178 $
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0511 UTC Friday, July 31, 2026
.AVIATION...
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1019 PM MDT Thu Jul 30 2026
VFR conditions prevail and are forecast to persist through the TAF
period, except for short-lived MVFR conditions in iso/sct storms
across western NM and sct/num storms across much of eastern NM
Friday afternoon and evening. A backdoor front will sweep
southwest into central NM Friday, creating a gusty east canyon/gap
wind into the KABQ/KAEG/KSAF airspace Friday evening. An Airport
Weather Warning at KABQ for gusts to 35kts or greater may be
required Friday evening.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 310000Z
VALID 310600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 0905 9900+21 2507+13 2919-08 2723-18 273233 265839 266448
BCE 9900+13 2608-03 2718-15 292430 261839 283149
LND 9900+18 2707+11 2921-09 2921-20 273234 274143 276348
RKS 3206 9900+11 2916-08 2822-19 263334 265240 277047
GJT 0207+20 0205+13 2812-06 2826-16 282931 273139 284449
FMN 3214+22 3010+14 2707-04 2719-15 253030 263038 272649
ABQ 3012+23 3109+15 9900-04 2711-14 252129 272639 302049
MBW 9900 2916+11 3223-07 2923-19 274333 275040 276347
DEN 0115+20 3507+12 2722-07 2836-17 273830 274038 284548
PUB 0806+20 0112+12 2815-05 2728-15 253430 253338 282748
ALS 3409+14 2514-05 2724-15 263030 262938 272648
TCC 2033 2225+22 2714+15 3013-03 2713-14 252229 252839 242249
BFF 0118 3234+17 3036+10 3129-06 3031-19 284731 264539 274647
GLD 2813 3214+19 3120+11 3032-04 2833-15 274330 265039 273849
GCK 2414+28 2614+20 2714+11 3229-04 2926-13 272829 273439 273050
GAG 2328+26 2719+20 2815+12 3424-03 3121-14 302428 292739 262449
AMA 2026 2608+21 2907+14 3116-04 3017-14 262029 272138 272150
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DATA BASED ON 310000Z
VALID 311200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 1906+21 2306+12 3010-08 2727-19 284433 285539 286649
BCE 9900+12 2613-03 2822-16 283130 272940 302649
LND 9900+18 3105+10 3117-09 2924-20 273435 284644 287050
RKS 9900 2807+11 3416-08 2921-19 283434 285142 277947
GJT 0605+20 9900+12 2915-07 2930-17 284430 274739 294348
FMN 3407+21 3308+13 2810-03 2917-15 282330 272939 291949
ABQ 3612+22 3310+14 2613-04 2715-15 262130 282439 292350
MBW 3608 3315+10 3115-09 3025-19 283835 285341 277446
DEN 9900+15 3109+10 3024-07 2927-17 284230 274938 294348
PUB 0107+19 0205+11 3119-06 2826-16 273230 283238 283049
ALS 0608+12 2914-05 2822-15 273030 283039 302149
TCC 2322 3005+22 2707+16 2710-05 2919-15 292230 292239 301750
BFF 3619 3532+14 3341+09 3229-07 3123-19 284234 275740 287546
GLD 3428 3220+17 3224+09 3132-06 2830-16 264230 274238 293648
GCK 3319+26 3311+19 3315+11 3124-06 2727-16 264129 253739 293148
GAG 2617+26 2912+18 3309+11 3207-05 2817-14 262429 263239 283051
AMA 2410 2909+18 2812+12 2923-04 2920-14 271630 251539 262049
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DATA BASED ON 310000Z
VALID 010000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 3106+22 2607+14 2417-06 2933-17 304831 305240 294849
BCE 2806+16 2908-02 3216-15 312530 302640 271850
LND 3407+19 3207+12 2916-08 3119-21 321636 304642 306148
RKS 3207 3107+14 2915-07 2820-21 295633 305940 296648
GJT 3307+23 3409+14 2812-04 3127-16 303830 304339 304349
FMN 3009+25 3109+16 3210-03 3017-16 302730 312839 291349
ABQ 9900+25 9900+16 3114-04 2917-15 311629 311439 291649
MBW 0907 9900+11 2819-08 2922-20 303036 295343 296847
DEN 0307+19 0305+10 2831-07 2934-18 304733 295840 296848
PUB 0707+19 0805+10 2925-06 2930-16 303931 295039 294647
ALS 9900+13 2716-04 3117-16 292731 303538 292448
TCC 1012 1112+21 1212+13 3215-04 3221-14 302629 303139 302250
BFF 0411 0311+15 3421+09 3225-08 3027-20 292636 294344 296349
GLD 0215 0117+14 3430+11 3227-06 3033-18 294832 295940 296347
GCK 0218+23 3527+18 3230+12 3129-06 3035-17 304730 295137 284048
GAG 0218+25 3418+18 3319+11 3031-05 2932-15 293529 303238 292850
AMA 0410 0508+20 0507+11 3217-04 3224-14 292930 302639 302450
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