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NZUS99 KBOU 171428
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0825 MDT Monday, August 17, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 171356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP201 T01830144
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METAR KFNL 171256Z 06003KT 8SM CLR 16/16 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP199 T01560156
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METAR KFNL 171156Z 19003KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP192 T01500144
10178 20139 51001 $
METAR KGXY 171356Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 18/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP227 T01780144
PNO $
METAR KGXY 171256Z 32003KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP230 T01390128
PNO $
METAR KGXY 171156Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP221 6////
7//// T01390128 10167 20139 51004 PNO $
METAR KLMO 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 18/15 A3031 RMK AO2
T01800148
METAR KLMO 171335Z AUTO 17004KT 7SM CLR 17/14 A3031 RMK AO2
T01700144
METAR KLMO 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 16/13 A3032 RMK AO2
T01550133
METAR KBDU 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171335Z AUTO 05003KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3030 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 171355Z AUTO 17005KT 9SM CLR 20/16 A3028 RMK AO2 T01990159
$
METAR KEIK 171335Z AUTO 14003KT 8SM CLR 19/16 A3028 RMK AO2 T01860161
$
METAR KEIK 171315Z AUTO 14003KT 7SM CLR 16/15 A3028 RMK AO2 T01600151
$
KBJC 171133Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM FEW150
FM171700 08008KT P6SM SCT100
FM172200 11008KT P6SM SCT100
FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
FM180400 30007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KBJC 171347Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3033
METAR KBJC 171247Z 26003KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3033
METAR KBJC 171215Z AUTO 09003KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3032 RMK AO2
KDEN 171133Z 1712/1818 22007KT P6SM FEW150
FM171700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW150
FM172000 08008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM172300 12008KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM180300 17011KT P6SM SCT100
FM180700 21009KT P6SM FEW100
FM181000 26008KT P6SM FEW140
FM181500 33008KT P6SM SCT140
METAR KDEN 171353Z 21008KT 10SM FEW140 FEW180 FEW220 20/12 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP188 T02000117
METAR KDEN 171253Z 25006KT 10SM FEW150 FEW180 FEW220 16/12 A3030 RMK AO2
SLP190 T01610122
METAR KDEN 171153Z 17007KT 10SM FEW180 FEW220 14/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP192
T01390128 10189 20139 51004
KBKF 170900Z 1709/1815 VRB06KT 9999 SKC QNH3030INS
BECMG 1804/1805 17010G20KT 9999 SKC QNH3023INS
BECMG 1809/1810 19009KT 9999 SKC QNH3018INS TX30/1721Z
TN17/1712Z
METAR KBKF 171358Z 20010KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 21/11 A3031 RMK AO2A
SLP185 T02100110
METAR KBKF 171258Z 21006KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 17/11 A3031 RMK AO2A
SLP189 T01690107
METAR KBKF 171158Z 16007KT 10SM FEW150 FEW220 14/11 A3031 RMK AO2A
SLP193 T01430105 10204 20143 53002
KAPA 171133Z 1712/1812 19006KT P6SM FEW140
FM171500 25006KT P6SM FEW140
FM171700 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100 SCT150
FM172100 08009KT P6SM SCT100 SCT150
FM172300 14011KT P6SM SCT100
FM180300 16013KT P6SM FEW100
FM180600 22007KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KAPA 171353Z 20007KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 21/11 A3034 RMK AO2
SLP206 T02060111
METAR KAPA 171253Z 14005KT 10SM FEW100 FEW140 FEW220 16/11 A3033 RMK AO2
SLP210 T01610106 $
METAR KAPA 171153Z 18005KT 10SM FEW120 FEW140 FEW220 16/10 A3033 RMK AO2
SLP206 70001 T01610100 10194 20156 53000 $
METAR KMNH 171355Z AUTO 19007KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171335Z AUTO 19009KT 10SM CLR 16/09 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 171315Z AUTO 19010KT 10SM CLR 15/09 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171355Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 171315Z AUTO 03010KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3027 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR KLIC 171355Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 21/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP200
T02060128
METAR KLIC 171255Z AUTO 01006KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01560122
METAR KLIC 171155Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP210
70005 T01560117 10167 20139 58003
METAR KHEQ 171355Z AUTO 11006KT 4SM BR 18/18 A3023 RMK AO2 T01830183
$
METAR KHEQ 171335Z AUTO 17004KT 1SM BR 17/17 A3023 RMK AO2 T01730173
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METAR KHEQ 171315Z AUTO VRB04KT 1/4SM FG 17/17 A3022 RMK AO2 T01690169
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METAR K2V6 171355Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 19/16 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 171315Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3026 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171355Z AUTO 15003KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3024 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/16 A3025 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02000167
METAR KITR 171253Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP204
T01610150
METAR KITR 171153Z AUTO 21005KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP201
70003 T01560144 10178 20156 58001
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 14:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...325/018
15000 FT MSL...326/014
14500 FT MSL...324/014
14000 FT MSL...313/012
13000 FT MSL...328/014
12600 FT MSL...303/010
12000 FT MSL...316/016
11000 FT MSL...206/006
11000 FT MSL...271/007
10000 FT MSL...227/007
9900 FT MSL...218/007
9000 FT MSL...245/008
8800 FT MSL...243/008
8000 FT MSL...263/009
8000 FT MSL...262/008
7200 FT MSL...264/009
7000 FT MSL...263/009
6600 FT MSL...256/012
6100 FT MSL...239/019
6000 FT MSL...238/014
5900 FT MSL...241/013
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1152 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Tuesday/...
Issued at 545 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
Winds this morning will be light generally from the
south/southwest. Winds will become more variable around 17Z, with
the winds turning clockwise before eventually becoming easterly
around 20Z to 21Z. Chances for showers or thunderstorms today is
low (<20%). Winds could become breezier at KDEN and KAPA for a
few hours late this evening from the southeast around 10 to 15kts.
Winds at KBJC will become light and variable during this time.
Overnight, winds should turn more towards drainage, before turning
more northerly by the late morning.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT075 11/07 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 10/08 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT001 09/08 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 171355Z AUTO 36005KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01570115
METAR KAFF 171255Z AUTO 36006KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01240106
METAR KAFF 171155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01180100 10168 20116 52008
KCOS 171123Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 15008KT P6SM FEW100
FM172100 15010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200 PROB30 1721/1801
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180200 15006KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KCOS 171354Z 35004KT 10SM FEW120 FEW250 18/12 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP225
T01830122 $
METAR KCOS 171254Z 31005KT 10SM FEW120 SCT220 13/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01280111 $
METAR KCOS 171154Z 36006KT 10SM FEW120 SCT200 12/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP240
60000 70011 T01220106 10167 20122 51008 $
METAR KFLY 171355Z AUTO 24006KT 10SM CLR 18/10 A3045 RMK AO2
T01830096
METAR KFLY 171335Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 17/10 A3045 RMK AO2
T01690098
METAR KFLY 171315Z AUTO 24005KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3045 RMK AO2
T01570096
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 171355Z AUTO 34009KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP238
T01670128 $
METAR KFCS 171255Z AUTO 32008KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01410111 $
METAR KFCS 171155Z AUTO 33006KT 10SM FEW130 15/11 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP240
60002 70243 T01470113 10177 20147 50008 $
KPUB 171123Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 13006KT P6SM FEW100
FM172100 13010KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KPUB 171353Z 28003KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01830144
METAR KPUB 171253Z 29006KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01560144
METAR KPUB 171153Z AUTO 25005KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP212
60165 70173 T01610144 10194 20161 55006
METAR KVTP 171355Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 11/04 A3080 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171335Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 171315Z AUTO 27012KT 10SM CLR 10/04 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 171354Z AUTO 24011KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP224
T01720133 $
METAR KTAD 171254Z AUTO 25011KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP230
T01440128 $
METAR KTAD 171154Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01390133 10172 20139 50004 $
METAR KLHX 171353Z AUTO 20004KT 10SM 19/17 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP211
T01890167 $
METAR KLHX 171253Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM 18/17 A3029 RMK AO2 PRESRR SLP209
T01830172 $
METAR KLHX 171153Z AUTO 21011KT 10SM 18/18 A3025 RMK AO2 RAE12 SLP184
P0000 60003 70003 T01830178 10200 20183 58009 $
METAR KLAA 171353Z AUTO 31009KT 10SM CLR 22/19 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP209
T02170194 $
METAR KLAA 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 19/19 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01940189 $
METAR KLAA 171153Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP194
60006 70007 T01890183 10206 20189 51008 $
METAR KSPD 171356Z AUTO 20009KT 22/18 A3030 RMK AO1 SLP196 T02170178
METAR KSPD 171256Z AUTO 20007KT 21/19 A3030 RMK AO1 SLP197 T02060189
METAR KSPD 171156Z AUTO 35006KT 19/18 A3030 RMK AO1 SLP195 T01940178
10200 20189 51011
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 (KPUX) 08/17/26 14:18 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...323/017
15000 FT MSL...343/014
14300 FT MSL...349/009
14000 FT MSL...349/009
9000 FT MSL...187/011
8600 FT MSL...179/013
8000 FT MSL...193/013
7700 FT MSL...191/014
7100 FT MSL...206/015
7000 FT MSL...208/014
6400 FT MSL...236/014
6000 FT MSL...271/015
5900 FT MSL...276/015
5700 FT MSL...281/012
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 517 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR at all taf sites the next 24 hrs, though did keep a prob30
for a brief -tsra at KCOS from 21z-01z, as a few CAMs brush some
weak convection by the terminal late this afternoon. In general,
expect a substantial downturn in convection across the area
today, with weak/windy storms over the srn mountains and Raton
Mesa. Winds at KCOS/KPUB will become light sely this afternoon,
before becoming light drainage toward 12z Tue. Winds at KALS
will become sw this afternoon, then light and variable by early
Tue morning.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP242
T01000028
METAR KCAG 171253Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP235
T00610017 $
METAR KCAG 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 06/02 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP226
T00610022 10133 20056 51008 $
METAR KHDN 171356Z AUTO 10009KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP231
T01390022
METAR KHDN 171256Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP227
T01170017
METAR KSBS 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3045 RMK AO1
T00960016
METAR KSBS 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/02 A3045 RMK AO1
T00950018
METAR KSBS 171315Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3044 RMK AO1
T00800020
METAR K33V 171415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3055 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT120 07/02 A3056 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 171335Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM SCT100 BKN120 06/01 A3056 RMK
AO1
METAR KEEO 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP217
T01330017
METAR KEEO 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP219
T00830017
METAR KEEO 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP211
T00940011 10161 20089 53008
METAR K20V 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/05 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/05 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 07/05 A3054 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 171355Z AUTO 28008KT 240V330 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3085 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 171335Z AUTO 27009KT 230V330 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3085 RMK
AO2
METAR K0CO 171315Z AUTO 28010KT 10SM CLR 07/M02 A3085 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171355Z AUTO 28007KT 10SM CLR 12/M01 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171335Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/M01 A3073 RMK AO2
KGJT 171140Z 1712/1812 13010KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 28008KT P6SM FEW250
FM180000 32006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 11008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGJT 171353Z 11010KT 10SM CLR 20/03 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP186
T02000028
METAR KGJT 171253Z 06004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01720017
METAR KGJT 171153Z 10009KT 10SM CLR 18/01 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP168 T01830011
10244 20183 51010
KRIL 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 28008G17KT P6SM FEW130 FEW250
FM180000 25007KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01440050
METAR KRIL 171253Z AUTO 06003KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01220028
METAR KRIL 171153Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01280028 10194 20128 51009
METAR K5SM 171353Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171333Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3074 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 171313Z AUTO 10SM CLR 12/M02 A3073 RMK AO2
KEGE 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 25008G18KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM180000 24007KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KEGE 171356Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP244
T01330039
METAR KEGE 171256Z 11003KT 10SM CLR 10/03 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP241
T01000033
METAR KEGE 171156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/03 A3047 RMK AO2 SLP233
T01060028 10178 20106 51014
KASE 171140Z 1712/1812 20005KT P6SM SKC
FM171500 VRB03KT P6SM FEW090
FM171900 34008G16KT P6SM FEW100 SCT250
FM180000 26006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 20008KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KASE 171353Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/02 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP209
T01440017
METAR KASE 171253Z 21006KT 10SM CLR 09/01 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP211
T00940011
METAR KASE 171153Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP201
T01000011 10139 20094 51006
METAR KCCU 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/M02 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/00 A3083 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 171315Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 08/M01 A3082 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM OVC016 10/07 A3072 RMK AO2 SLP232
T01000072
METAR KLXV 171253Z AUTO 14004KT 10SM OVC015 09/07 A3070 RMK AO2 SLP213
T00940067
SPECI KLXV 171230Z AUTO 12004KT 10SM BKN015 BKN021 07/06 A3070 RMK AO2
T00720056
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 14:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...337/017
12400 FT MSL...332/015
12000 FT MSL...337/015
11700 FT MSL...338/014
11100 FT MSL...332/013
11000 FT MSL...339/013
10400 FT MSL...341/010
10200 FT MSL...328/014
10100 FT MSL...348/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
Mostly clear skies and light terrain-driven winds are expected
through the morning. The strongest afternoon wind gusts are
forecast at KASE, KEGE, KRIL, KDRO, KHDN, and KCNY, but peak
gusts should remain below 20 kts. A few isolated terrain-based
showers and thunderstorms are possible after 18Z, but TAF site
impacts are unlikely. VFR conditions will prevail.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 171355Z AUTO 09005KT 7SM CLR 17/04 A3035 RMK AO2
T01660039
METAR KAJZ 171335Z AUTO 10004KT 7SM CLR 16/04 A3035 RMK AO2
T01590035
METAR KAJZ 171315Z AUTO 07007KT 7SM CLR 17/03 A3034 RMK AO2
T01650026
KMTJ 171140Z 1712/1812 15006KT P6SM SKC
FM171700 33007KT P6SM FEW250
FM180000 27006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 14008KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMTJ 171353Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP207
T01720033
METAR KMTJ 171253Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01440033
METAR KMTJ 171153Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP195
T01440033 10194 20139 51010
METAR K7BM 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 171315Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM CLR 12/07 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 171415Z AUTO 10003KT 10SM SCT016 16/11 A3057 RMK AO2
T01560106
METAR KAEJ 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT016 BKN021 13/09 A3058 RMK AO2
T01330093
METAR KAEJ 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM SCT021 13/09 A3058 RMK AO2
T01270091
METAR KANK 171415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 16/11 A3052 RMK AO2
T01610114 $
METAR KANK 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM FEW110 16/11 A3052 RMK AO2
T01580114 $
METAR KANK 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3052 RMK AO2 T01480109
$
METAR KMYP 171415Z AUTO 26004KT 10SM SCT065 09/03 A3093 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171355Z AUTO 24004KT 10SM BKN065 08/03 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 171335Z AUTO 23004KT 10SM CLR 09/02 A3092 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 171415Z AUTO 09004KT 10SM CLR 19/02 A3037 RMK AO2
T01880019
METAR KAIB 171355Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3036 RMK AO2
T01700022
METAR KAIB 171335Z AUTO 14005KT 9SM CLR 17/02 A3036 RMK AO2
T01650018
KTEX 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 27007KT P6SM FEW090 FEW250
FM180000 25004KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM180600 14005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KTEX 171415Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 13/01 A3064 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171355Z AUTO 13005KT 10SM CLR 12/01 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 171335Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 11/00 A3063 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 171415Z AUTO 29010KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3059 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171355Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 14/05 A3059 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 171335Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3058 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/03 A3039 RMK AO2 SLP218
T01390028
METAR KCEZ 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/03 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP213
T00890028
METAR KCEZ 171153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 11/02 A3036 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01060022 10167 20100 51008
KDRO 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
FM172000 26009G18KT P6SM FEW140 FEW250
FM180000 26006KT P6SM SKC
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
METAR KDRO 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/03 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP229
T01560033
METAR KDRO 171253Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 12/02 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP224
T01220022
METAR KDRO 171153Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 13/02 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01330022 10161 20122 51008
METAR KPSO 171416Z AUTO VRB01KT 10SM CLR 16/04 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 171355Z AUTO VRB02KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 171335Z AUTO 18002KT 10SM CLR 13/03 A3055 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 171415Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/01 A3087 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 171355Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/00 A3086 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 171335Z AUTO 23003KT 10SM CLR 08/02 A3085 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 171123Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM172200 23010KT P6SM SCT100
FM180300 16007KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KALS 171352Z AUTO 31003KT 10SM CLR 13/05 A3052 RMK AO2 SLP243
T01280050 $
METAR KALS 171252Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 09/06 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP237
T00940056 $
METAR KALS 171152Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3049 RMK AO2 SLP228
T00890067 10183 20089 51011 $
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 14:16 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...337/017
12400 FT MSL...332/015
12000 FT MSL...337/015
11700 FT MSL...338/014
11100 FT MSL...332/013
11000 FT MSL...339/013
10400 FT MSL...341/010
10200 FT MSL...328/014
10100 FT MSL...348/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1146 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 540 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
Mostly clear skies and light terrain-driven winds are expected
through the morning. The strongest afternoon wind gusts are
forecast at KASE, KEGE, KRIL, KDRO, KHDN, and KCNY, but peak
gusts should remain below 20 kts. A few isolated terrain-based
showers and thunderstorms are possible after 18Z, but TAF site
impacts are unlikely. VFR conditions will prevail.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KPGA 171353Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 25/06 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP161
T02500056 $
METAR KPGA 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02280061 $
METAR KPGA 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 23/06 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP149
T02330056 10283 20222 51004 $
METAR KRQE 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01500044 $
METAR KRQE 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP187
T01220039 $
METAR KRQE 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01330039 10200 20133 50003 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1108 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...Monday 17/12Z through Tuesday 18/12Z...VFR conditions,
brief MVFR near showers/storms. Scattered showers/storms between
18Z and 03Z in the White Mountains, isolated showers/storms
possible between 18Z and 03Z 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 18/12Z through Thursday 20/12Z...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 171120Z 1712/1818 15007KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM172000 30006KT P6SM SCT120 SCT200
FM180300 15007KT P6SM BKN120 BKN200 PROB30 1806/1810
VRB14G22KT -SHRA BKN100
METAR KSLC 171354Z 16008KT 10SM FEW140 SCT250 23/09 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP163
T02330094 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 171254Z 16009KT 10SM FEW150 BKN280 22/08 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP158
T02220083 VISNO NW RNWY $
METAR KSLC 171154Z 16008KT 10SM FEW160 FEW260 23/07 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02280072 10244 20222 51005 VISNO NW RNWY $
KVEL 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB04KT P6SM FEW250
FM171900 21007KT P6SM FEW110 FEW250
FM180000 24006KT P6SM FEW130 SCT250
FM180600 VRB04KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KVEL 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/05 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01940050
METAR KVEL 171253Z AUTO 29004KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP198
T01560056
METAR KVEL 171153Z AUTO 28003KT 10SM CLR 16/05 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP191
7//// T01610050 10222 20139 52008
METAR KPUC 171353Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 21/02 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP179
T02060022
METAR KPUC 171253Z AUTO 02007KT 10SM CLR 16/02 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP188
T01560017
METAR KPUC 171153Z AUTO 05005KT 10SM CLR 17/02 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01670017 10217 20156 51005
KCNY 171140Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM172000 28007G16KT P6SM FEW250
FM180000 26006KT P6SM FEW250
FM180600 VRB03KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 171353Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 21/01 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP173
T02110006
METAR KCNY 171253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/00 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01830000 $
METAR KCNY 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/M02 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01611017 10233 20161 51007 $
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1253 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...KSLC...VFR conditions prevail through the TAF period.
Winds remain generally light and diurnally driven, with northwest
winds developing around 20z. A line of showers moving in late this
evening have a 30% chance to impact the terminal, mainly between 06-
12z, capable of producing gusty and variable winds through this
period.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...VFR conditions prevail for all
regional terminals. Winds remain generally light and diurnally
driven across the airspace. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are
possible across northwest Utah this afternoon, capable of producing
gusty and variable outflow winds to 35 kts. These showers will
develop into a line through the evening, impacting Wasatch Front
terminals late in the evening into early Tuesday morning.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 171120Z 1712/1812 14005KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM171800 25012G20KT P6SM SCT100 SCT200
PROB30 1719/1723 VRB15G25KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM180100 32007KT P6SM SCT100 BKN200=
METAR KEVW 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP214
T01330039
METAR KEVW 171253Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP210
T01170033
METAR KEVW 171153Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01280039 10161 20111 50002 $
KRKS 171123Z 1712/1812 12004KT P6SM FEW120
FM171800 26009KT P6SM SCT120
FM180300 23004KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KRKS 171354Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/04 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP223
T01440039
METAR KRKS 171254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/03 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP219
T01170033
METAR KRKS 171154Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 13/04 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01280039 10189 20122 50007
KRWL 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB03KT P6SM FEW100
FM171700 25012G22KT P6SM SCT150
FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM BKN100 AMD NOT SKED
KLAR 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM171600 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
FM171900 32010G20KT P6SM VCSH BKN080
FM180200 VRB06KT P6SM SCT080
METAR KLAR 171353Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM SCT110 14/07 A3045 RMK AO2 SLP205
T01390072
METAR KLAR 171253Z AUTO 18006KT 10SM CLR 10/07 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01000072
METAR KLAR 171153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM FEW120 11/08 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP199
T01060078 10144 20089 53007
KCYS 171120Z 1712/1812 28010KT P6SM SKC
FM171900 31010G20KT P6SM SCT100
FM172200 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM180100 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150 AMD NOT SKED
SPECI KCYS 171409Z 31005KT 10SM CLR 17/11 A3036 RMK AO2 T01720111 $
METAR KCYS 171353Z 26006KT 10SM CLR 14/10 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01390100 $
METAR KCYS 171253Z 28009KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLPNO T01390111
$
Riverton (KRIW) 08/17/26 14:21 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...034/002
25000 FT MSL...119/003
22000 FT MSL...111/002
16000 FT MSL...016/002
14000 FT MSL...284/003
13000 FT MSL...260/007
12800 FT MSL...248/009
12000 FT MSL...290/013
11200 FT MSL...263/012
11000 FT MSL...287/015
10000 FT MSL...251/009
10000 FT MSL...294/023
9000 FT MSL...007/003
9000 FT MSL...003/002
8000 FT MSL...349/009
7400 FT MSL...001/008
7000 FT MSL...350/016
6700 FT MSL...355/013
6200 FT MSL...338/012
6000 FT MSL...333/012
6000 FT MSL...342/013
Cheyenne (KCYS) 08/17/26 14:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...322/022
15100 FT MSL...309/019
15000 FT MSL...305/018
14000 FT MSL...303/019
13200 FT MSL...308/019
13000 FT MSL...308/019
12000 FT MSL...310/015
11700 FT MSL...304/013
11000 FT MSL...287/013
10500 FT MSL...286/011
10000 FT MSL...282/013
9500 FT MSL...284/010
9000 FT MSL...303/010
8600 FT MSL...297/011
8000 FT MSL...290/015
7900 FT MSL...303/011
7400 FT MSL...310/012
7000 FT MSL...312/011
6700 FT MSL...328/013
6600 FT MSL...321/013
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0956 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 347 AM MDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions are generally expected through the period. A few
showers will be ongoing across northern Wyoming but the only
terminal that may be impacted is KCOD. For the most part, we
have continued the PROB30 groups for mainly the northern
terminals, but confidence in timing of the storms remains low.
Brief heavy rain could lead to occasional MVFR conditions, but
the more likely impact will be outflow wind gusts of 30 to 40
knots. Most convection should end after sunset, but a few
showers will linger through the night, mainly across northern
Wyoming but confidence in the placement of the showers tonight
remains very poor.
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 171415Z AUTO 19006KT 10SM CLR 18/15 A3029 RMK AO2
T01820150
METAR KIBM 171355Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 17/15 A3029 RMK AO2
T01720146
METAR KIBM 171335Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3029 RMK AO2
T01660144
KSNY 171120Z 1712/1812 22006KT 6SM BR SKC
FM171500 20008KT P6SM SKC
FM171800 20008KT P6SM FEW080 PROB30 1721/1724 VRB25G35KT 5SM
-TSRA BKN060CB
FM180000 15008KT P6SM SCT080 AMD NOT SKED
METAR KOGA 171415Z AUTO 20007KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3022 RMK AO2
T02200184
METAR KOGA 171355Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3022 RMK AO2
T02130178
METAR KOGA 171335Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3023 RMK AO2
T02060175
KMCK 171120Z 1712/1812 18008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KMCK 171353Z AUTO 19005KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP206
T02110178
METAR KMCK 171253Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01890172
METAR KMCK 171153Z AUTO 05004KT 10SM OVC046 18/17 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01830167 10206 20172 50006
North Platte (KLNX) 08/17/26 14:19 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...318/024
14200 FT MSL...324/022
14000 FT MSL...325/022
13000 FT MSL...328/021
12000 FT MSL...336/023
12000 FT MSL...335/021
11000 FT MSL...335/022
10100 FT MSL...331/016
10000 FT MSL...312/020
9000 FT MSL...317/018
8500 FT MSL...324/019
8000 FT MSL...333/017
7500 FT MSL...338/019
7000 FT MSL...341/019
6500 FT MSL...336/018
6000 FT MSL...322/016
5400 FT MSL...243/016
5000 FT MSL...233/018
4700 FT MSL...226/023
4100 FT MSL...222/023
4000 FT MSL...216/024
3600 FT MSL...221/018
3400 FT MSL...226/014
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1124 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 625 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
Outside of thunderstorms, VFR conditions are expected to prevail
through tomorrow morning across western and north central
Nebraska. Scattered thunderstorm development remains possible
this evening and tonight, with brief MVFR visibilities and
gusty, erratic winds.
Winds remain southerly this afternoon and into tonight, at 5 to
15kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 171228Z 1712/1812 18010KT P6SM SCT150
TEMPO 1712/1714 3SM BR
METAR KGLD 171353Z AUTO 17009KT 8SM CLR 20/19 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP203
T02000189
SPECI KGLD 171302Z AUTO 15003KT 3SM BR CLR 17/17 A3025 RMK AO2
T01720167
METAR KGLD 171253Z AUTO 12004KT 2 1/2SM BR CLR 17/16 A3025 RMK AO2
SLP207 T01670161
KGCK 171120Z 1712/1812 10007KT P6SM BKN150
FM171800 17011KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KGCK 171354Z 11007KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP208
T02110183
METAR KGCK 171254Z 11004KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01940183
METAR KGCK 171154Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP196
T01940178 10233 20194 51006
METAR KLBL 171356Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM BKN110 21/19 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP218
T02110189 PNO $
METAR KLBL 171256Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM BKN110 20/19 A3026 RMK AO2 WSHFT
1145 SLP212 T02000189 PNO $
SPECI KLBL 171205Z AUTO 32011KT 10SM FEW025 SCT090 BKN110 19/18 A3023
RMK AO2 WSHFT 1145 PNO $
METAR KEHA 171415Z AUTO 25009KT 10SM CLR 23/17 A3030 RMK AO2
T02290173
METAR KEHA 171355Z AUTO 26007KT 10SM CLR 22/17 A3030 RMK AO2
T02170172
METAR KEHA 171335Z AUTO 27008KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3031 RMK AO2
T02030176
Goodland (KGLD) 08/17/26 14:20 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...332/017
15000 FT MSL...331/015
14900 FT MSL...333/016
10000 FT MSL...258/005
9100 FT MSL...278/006
9000 FT MSL...277/007
8000 FT MSL...264/010
8000 FT MSL...267/011
7000 FT MSL...274/013
6900 FT MSL...271/013
6000 FT MSL...254/010
6000 FT MSL...253/010
5300 FT MSL...244/008
5000 FT MSL...229/007
4700 FT MSL...222/006
4200 FT MSL...205/010
4000 FT MSL...184/009
4000 FT MSL...181/010
Dodge City (KDDC) 08/17/26 14:22 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...349/017
14000 FT MSL...019/008
13900 FT MSL...008/009
13000 FT MSL...356/014
12000 FT MSL...351/016
11700 FT MSL...346/016
11000 FT MSL...344/016
10000 FT MSL...344/015
9800 FT MSL...344/014
9000 FT MSL...350/014
8200 FT MSL...353/013
8000 FT MSL...351/013
7100 FT MSL...338/012
7000 FT MSL...336/014
6000 FT MSL...329/010
6000 FT MSL...329/010
5100 FT MSL...325/010
5000 FT MSL...328/011
4300 FT MSL...321/009
4000 FT MSL...310/014
3700 FT MSL...308/008
3200 FT MSL...304/011
3000 FT MSL...288/009
3000 FT MSL...288/009
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0507 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 1104 PM MDT Sun Aug 16 2026
For KGLD & KMCK... VFR conditions are forecast at both
terminals. High clouds above 10000ft and winds from the south at
5-10 kts are expected through most of the period. There is a 10%
chance for ceilings to briefly drop to around 1000ft between
10-14Z. Winds may also gust to near 20 kts at time after 18Z.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1027 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z TUESDAY/...
Issued at 522 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR ceilings will give way to clearing skies through 18z today
as an upper level disturbance moves across western Kansas. The
southerly winds at less than 10 knots will increase into the 10
to 15 knot range by 18z today. These southerly winds will become
more southeast towards sunset as VFR conditions continue.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
FM171500 17010KT P6SM FEW250
FM181000 20010KT P6SM FEW250=
METAR KGUY 171353Z AUTO 26005KT 10SM CLR 21/18 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP195
T02060183
METAR KGUY 171253Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP190
T01940183
METAR KGUY 171153Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP187
60017 70076 T01940183 10206 20194 55003 $
KDHT 171120Z 1712/1812 VRB06KT P6SM SCT250
FM171700 18011KT P6SM FEW250
FM180900 21010KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KDHT 171353Z AUTO 34004KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP211
T02000167 PNO
METAR KDHT 171253Z AUTO 32005KT 7SM CLR 19/17 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP206
T01890172 PNO
METAR KDHT 171153Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 19/17 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP200 6////
7//// T01890167 10211 20183 51010 PNO
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 620 AM CDT Mon Aug 17 2026
VFR conditions are forecast at all sites for the 12z TAF period,
with light and variable winds this morning gradually settling out
of the south at 10-15 kts today-tonight. Low chances for isolated
storms will exist again this afternoon and evening, but confidence
remains quite low for impacts at any one terminal.
Harrel
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 171120Z 1712/1812 10008KT P6SM SCT120
FM172000 26007KT P6SM SCT150
FM180300 VRB05KT P6SM SCT150
FM180700 08007KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KFMN 171353Z 10008KT 10SM CLR 20/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP214
T02000061
METAR KFMN 171253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/03 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP213
T01670028
METAR KFMN 171153Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 18/04 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01780039 10239 20172 53008
METAR KLVS 171353Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3050 RMK AO2 SLP243
T01280106
METAR KLVS 171253Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 14/11 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP232
T01390106
METAR KLVS 171153Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP228
70011 T01220106 10161 20117 51007
METAR KRTN 171353Z AUTO 08003KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP252
T01440117
METAR KRTN 171253Z AUTO 04003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP249
T01220106
METAR KRTN 171153Z AUTO 08005KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP244
T01170106 10161 20111 53007
METAR KCAO 171355Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM 21/14 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP224
T02060144 $
METAR KCAO 171155Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP213
70132 T01780139 10183 20172 51007
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1122 UTC Monday, August 17, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 515 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. 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.
* * * * * 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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