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NZUS99 KBOU 241308
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Hot-Air Balloon Forecast for Colorado
National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, Colorado
0705 MDT Friday, July 24, 2026
* * * * * Northeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR KFNL 241256Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 19/18 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP163 T01890183
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METAR KFNL 241156Z 00000KT 9SM CLR 18/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144 70041
T01780172 10200 20172 53003 $
METAR KFNL 241056Z 29003KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP145 T01720172
$
METAR KGXY 241256Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 18/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01830161
METAR KGXY 241156Z AUTO 31004KT 5SM BR CLR 16/15 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP170
7//// T01610150 10194 20161 53000
METAR KGXY 241056Z AUTO 03003KT 7SM CLR 17/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01670156
METAR KLMO 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 19/17 A3020 RMK AO2
T01850165
METAR KLMO 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 17/16 A3019 RMK AO2
T01720156
METAR KLMO 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 17/16 A3018 RMK AO2
T01670155
METAR KBDU 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3020 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KBDU 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3018 RMK AO2
METAR KEIK 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/17 A3017 RMK AO2 T01920171
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METAR KEIK 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 18/17 A3016 RMK AO2 T01810166
$
METAR KEIK 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 16/16 A3015 RMK AO2 T01620158
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KBJC 241122Z 2412/2512 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM241700 06007KT P6SM SCT100
FM250100 20010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 2501/2504 -SHRA
BKN100
FM250500 VRB05KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KBJC 241245Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/16 A3022
METAR KBJC 241215Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3021 RMK AO2
METAR KBJC 241155Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/15 A3020 RMK AO2
KDEN 241122Z 2412/2518 22006KT P6SM FEW100
FM241400 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM241700 03010KT P6SM FEW100
FM242300 06010KT P6SM SCT100
FM250200 16011KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140
FM250600 20011KT P6SM SCT100 SCT140
METAR KDEN 241253Z 24007KT 10SM FEW100 21/15 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP137
T02110150
METAR KDEN 241153Z 23008KT 10SM FEW100 20/15 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP130 70027
T02000150 10211 20194 53002
METAR KDEN 241053Z 23005KT 10SM CLR 20/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02000156
KBKF 240910Z 2409/2515 VRB06KT 9999 FEW110 QNH3021INS
BECMG 2503/2504 17010G22KT 9999 BKN060 QNH3021INS
BECMG 2508/2509 VRB06KT 9999 SCT100 QNH3020INS TX34/2423Z
TN19/2412Z
METAR KBKF 241155Z 18007KT 10SM FEW250 19/14 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP132 70008
T01940140 10211 20193 53003
METAR KBKF 241158Z COR 18007KT 10SM FEW200 19/14 A3018 RMK AO2A SLP132
70008 T01940140 10211 20193 53003 COR 1202
METAR KBKF 241058Z 19007KT 10SM CLR 20/14 A3016 RMK AO2A SLP125
T01990143
KAPA 241122Z 2412/2512 VRB05KT P6SM FEW100
FM241700 04009KT P6SM SCT090
FM242200 08010KT P6SM SCT090 SCT140
FM250100 16010KT P6SM SCT100 BKN140 PROB30 2501/2504 -SHRA
BKN100
FM250500 20010KT P6SM FEW100
METAR KAPA 241253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 22/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP150
T02220128
METAR KAPA 241153Z 19003KT 10SM FEW220 19/13 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP152
T01940128 10217 20189 53003
METAR KAPA 241053Z 21003KT 10SM FEW220 21/13 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02060128
METAR KMNH 241255Z AUTO 23006KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3035 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 241235Z AUTO 23007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3034 RMK AO2
METAR KMNH 241215Z AUTO 22006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3033 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 241255Z AUTO 26004KT 6SM BR CLR 18/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 241235Z AUTO 27005KT 2SM BR CLR 18/18 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KFMM 241215Z AUTO 27004KT M1/4SM FG VV000 17/17 A3012 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 7SM CLR 20/20 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 19/19 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KSTK 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 5SM BR CLR 18/18 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR KAKO 241253Z AUTO 27005KT 9SM CLR 20/18 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02000183
METAR KAKO 241153Z AUTO 27006KT 9SM CLR 17/16 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01720156 10228 20161 53001
METAR KAKO 241053Z AUTO 28003KT 9SM CLR 17/16 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP136
T01670156
METAR KLIC 241255Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 18/16 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01780161
METAR KLIC 241155Z AUTO 01004KT 10SM CLR 16/15 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP141
70021 T01560150 10217 20156 55001
METAR KLIC 241055Z AUTO 30003KT 10SM CLR 16/16 A3017 RMK AO2 SLP138
T01610156
METAR KHEQ 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 1/4SM FG VV001 18/18 A3006 RMK AO2
T01780178 $
METAR KHEQ 241235Z AUTO 18003KT 1/4SM FG 18/18 A3005 RMK AO2 T01760176
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METAR KHEQ 241215Z AUTO 18003KT 17/17 A3005 RMK AO2 T01740174 $
METAR K2V6 241254Z AUTO 28006KT 7SM CLR 19/17 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 241234Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3010 RMK AO2
METAR K2V6 241214Z AUTO 29004KT 7SM CLR 17/16 A3009 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 241255Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 17/17 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 241235Z AUTO 13003KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 17/17 A3008 RMK AO2
METAR K2V5 241215Z AUTO 00000KT M1/4SM FG OVC002 17/17 A3007 RMK AO2
METAR KITR 241253Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 20/18 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP138
T02000183
METAR KITR 241153Z AUTO 21007KT 10SM CLR 19/18 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP135
T01890178 10200 20178 55002
METAR KITR 241053Z AUTO 21006KT 7SM CLR 18/17 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP131
T01780172
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/24/2026
Fort Collins - 05:50:22 MDT / 20:23:18 MDT
Denver - 05:52:09 MDT / 20:20:40 MDT
Sterling - 05:42:41 MDT / 20:16:08 MDT
Denver/Boulder (KFTG) 07/24/26 12:53 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
16000 FT MSL...342/020
15000 FT MSL...351/032
14500 FT MSL...355/029
14000 FT MSL...351/028
13000 FT MSL...350/021
12600 FT MSL...350/022
12000 FT MSL...344/022
11000 FT MSL...338/022
11000 FT MSL...338/023
10000 FT MSL...336/020
9900 FT MSL...338/021
9000 FT MSL...348/017
8800 FT MSL...353/016
8000 FT MSL...359/017
8000 FT MSL...001/014
7300 FT MSL...008/013
7000 FT MSL...355/015
6600 FT MSL...349/012
6200 FT MSL...294/012
6000 FT MSL...283/011
5900 FT MSL...275/012
Denver/Boulder Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1121 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS through 12Z Saturday/...
Issued at 517 AM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
Winds will be light and variable this morning and then shift to
the NE/ENE by 17z. By 23z, winds will become more easterly.
For early this evening an outflow boundary will move off the
higher terrain which may trigger isold showers/storms (10% chance)
at APA and BJC. Believe any activity will stay to the west and
southwest of DIA. Winds early this evening may become more SSW/SW
depending on if the outflow boundary moves across. By 05z expect
drainage winds to develop.
* * * * * Southeast Colorado * * * * *
METAR K4BM 241255Z AUTO 29007G15KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3073 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 241235Z AUTO 28008G16KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR K4BM 241215Z AUTO 28011G18KT 10SM CLR 14/07 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KAFF 241155Z AUTO 07005KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP152
70002 T01660123 10195 20159 53005
METAR KAFF 241055Z 15005KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3026 RMK AO2A SLP143
T01800122
METAR KAFF 240955Z 03005KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3024 RMK AO2A SLP139
T01680125
KCOS 241130Z 2412/2512 29006KT P6SM SKC
FM241500 01010KT P6SM FEW080
FM242100 12009KT P6SM SCT080 BKN200 PROB30 2422/2501
VRB20G40KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM250200 09007KT P6SM BKN100
FM250600 01006KT P6SM SCT200
METAR KCOS 241254Z 00000KT 10SM FEW250 19/13 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01890133 $
METAR KCOS 241154Z 13004KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP155 T01830139
10211 20161 53005 $
METAR KCOS 241054Z 27003KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP149 T01780133
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METAR KFLY 241255Z AUTO 30009KT 10SM CLR 21/12 A3033 RMK AO2
T02070117
METAR KFLY 241235Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3033 RMK AO2
T01950118
METAR KFLY 241215Z AUTO 30008KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3032 RMK AO2
T01830115
KFCS 241200Z 2412/2518 35006KT 9999 FEW120 QNH3023INS
BECMG 2417/2418 04009KT 9999 FEW080 SCT120 QNH3018INS
BECMG 2421/2422 13012KT 9999 VCTS SCT080CB BKN100 QNH3018INS
TEMPO 2422/2501 VRB15G25KT 9000 -TSRA BKN080CB
BECMG 2502/2503 VRB06KT 9999 NSW FEW150 QNH3023INS
TX35/2422Z
TN17/2412Z
METAR KFCS 241155Z AUTO 35006KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP174
70005 T01660139 10243 20158 52009 $
METAR KFCS 241055Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01850142 $
METAR KFCS 240955Z AUTO 18005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 A3021 RMK AO2 LTG DSNT S
SLP160 T01670142 $
KPUB 241130Z 2412/2512 32006KT P6SM SKC
FM241800 06009KT P6SM FEW080
FM242000 10011KT P6SM SCT080 SCT200
FM250200 09010KT P6SM FEW110 SCT200
METAR KPUB 241253Z 30005KT 10SM CLR 20/17 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP144
T02000172
METAR KPUB 241153Z 28006KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP141 70003
T01830172 10217 20178 53000
METAR KPUB 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/17 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01830172
METAR KVTP 241255Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 13/M18 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 241235Z AUTO 27010KT 10SM CLR 13/M17 A3072 RMK AO2
METAR KVTP 241215Z AUTO 27011KT 10SM CLR 13/M18 A3071 RMK AO2
METAR KTAD 241254Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP145
T02060139
METAR KTAD 241154Z AUTO 27009KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01830139 10222 20178 55001
METAR KTAD 241054Z AUTO 30006KT 10SM CLR 18/14 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP143
T01830144
METAR KLHX 241253Z AUTO 26009KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP142
T02110189
METAR KLHX 241153Z AUTO 26008KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP126
70006 T02060189 10228 20206 55005
METAR KLHX 241053Z AUTO 27007KT 10SM CLR 21/19 A3009 RMK AO2 SLP119
T02110189
METAR KLAA 241253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 21/20 A3008 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02110200
METAR KLAA 241153Z AUTO 00000KT 8SM CLR 20/19 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP123 70012
T02000194 10228 20189 55003
METAR KLAA 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 19/19 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP119
T01940194
METAR KSPD 241256Z AUTO 00000KT 22/18 A3011 RMK AO1 SLP126 T02170183
METAR KSPD 241156Z AUTO 00000KT 18/17 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP123 70001
T01830172 10222 20183 51000
METAR KSPD 241056Z AUTO 30003KT 19/18 A3010 RMK AO1 SLP123 T01890178
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/24/2026
Burlington - 05:42:29 MDT / 20:08:48 MDT
Pueblo - 05:54:33 MDT / 20:15:31 MDT
Lamar - 05:46:59 MDT / 20:07:04 MDT
Pueblo (KPUX) 07/24/26 12:59 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
15000 FT MSL...006/025
14200 FT MSL...002/025
14000 FT MSL...355/025
13000 FT MSL...353/024
12400 FT MSL...360/021
12000 FT MSL...351/021
11000 FT MSL...356/020
10800 FT MSL...353/022
10000 FT MSL...355/019
9700 FT MSL...356/021
9000 FT MSL...355/018
8600 FT MSL...351/018
8000 FT MSL...335/013
7700 FT MSL...325/013
7000 FT MSL...309/015
7000 FT MSL...274/015
6000 FT MSL...277/017
5900 FT MSL...266/017
5700 FT MSL...295/015
Pueblo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1140 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 535 AM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
At KALS, prob30 for -tsra this afternoon/early evening, as
storms drift off the high terrain once again. Main storm threat
will be briefly gusty/erratic winds. At KCOS, added a prob30 for
tsra from 22z-01z, as at least a few CAMs show convection over
the higher terrain west of the terminal drifting eastward by
late afternoon. Main threat will be gusty/erratic winds to 40
kts, which may occur even if storms themselves stay to the west
of the airport. At KPUB, left out any mention of tsra at this
point as storms stay west, though gusty wly outflow winds may
be possible, especially after 00z.
* * * * * Northwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KCAG 241253Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP184
T01500133
METAR KCAG 241153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP176
70001 T01390128 10217 20139 53005
METAR KCAG 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01500128
METAR KHDN 241256Z AUTO 10007KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP182
T01720122
METAR KHDN 241156Z AUTO 10008KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP180
T01610122 10211 20161 53005
METAR KHDN 241056Z AUTO 09006KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01670122
METAR KSBS 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3036 RMK AO1
T01350123
METAR KSBS 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3035 RMK AO1
T01300120
METAR KSBS 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3035 RMK AO1
T01250118
METAR KC07 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC07 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR K33V 241255Z AUTO 13003KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3046 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 241235Z AUTO 12005KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3046 RMK AO1
METAR K33V 241215Z AUTO 11005KT 10SM CLR 10/10 A3046 RMK AO1
METAR KEEO 241253Z AUTO 04004KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP177
T01610133
METAR KEEO 241153Z AUTO 06006KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP173
7//// T01440128 10206 20144 53001
METAR KEEO 241053Z AUTO 08008KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01670128
METAR K20V 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3045 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR K20V 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/10 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KGNB 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/10 A3052 RMK AO2
T01190100
METAR KGNB 241235Z AUTO 11004KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3052 RMK AO2
T01060095
METAR KGNB 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 10/09 A3052 RMK AO2
T01030092
METAR K0CO 241255Z AUTO 30014KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 241235Z AUTO 29013KT 10SM CLR 08/07 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR K0CO 241215Z AUTO 29015KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3079 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 241255Z AUTO 30014G21KT 10SM CLR 13/07 A3066 RMK AO2
METAR KC99 241235Z AUTO 30012G21KT 280V340 10SM CLR 12/07 A3065 RMK
AO2
METAR KC99 241215Z AUTO 30013G24KT 280V360 10SM CLR 12/07 A3065 RMK
AO2
KGJT 241120Z 2412/2512 10007KT P6SM FEW120
FM241500 15009KT P6SM SKC
FM242000 28007KT P6SM SCT130
FM250200 15007KT P6SM FEW150
FM250600 11008KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KGJT 241253Z 11005KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP139 T02280139
$
METAR KGJT 241153Z 11011KT 10SM CLR 22/14 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP133 T02220139
10278 20222 53005 $
METAR KGJT 241053Z AUTO 09007KT 10SM CLR 23/14 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP127
T02330144 $
KRIL 241120Z 2412/2512 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM241900 29005KT P6SM FEW120
FM242100 29008KT P6SM SCT120
FM250100 17008KT P6SM FEW140
FM250600 12004KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KRIL 241253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP176
T01720133
METAR KRIL 241153Z AUTO 17003KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01780117 10228 20172 53003
METAR KRIL 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01780122
METAR K5SM 241255Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/07 A3069 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 241235Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/07 A3068 RMK AO2
METAR K5SM 241215Z AUTO 10SM CLR 13/07 A3068 RMK AO2
KEGE 241120Z 2412/2512 VRB03KT P6SM FEW130
FM242100 29009KT P6SM FEW100 SCT110
FM250200 08006KT P6SM FEW140
FM250600 11003KT P6SM FEW150
METAR KEGE 241256Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP203
T01610106
METAR KEGE 241156Z AUTO 18003KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP197
T01500106 10200 20144 53006
METAR KEGE 241056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3037 RMK AO2 SLP194
T01500106
KASE 241120Z 2412/2512 22007KT P6SM FEW130
FM241300 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
FM241800 36008KT P6SM FEW130
FM250200 16008KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KASE 241253Z 19004KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3043 RMK AO2 SLP172
T01390100
METAR KASE 241153Z 21006KT 10SM FEW080 13/10 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP170 70001
T01330100 10167 20128 53002
METAR KASE 241053Z 22007KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3041 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01330106
METAR KCCU 241255Z AUTO 25004KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 241235Z AUTO 25008KT 10SM CLR 09/07 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KCCU 241215Z AUTO 26006KT 10SM CLR 08/06 A3078 RMK AO2
METAR KLXV 241253Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3063 RMK AO2 SLP212
T00720061 $
METAR KLXV 241153Z AUTO 08006KT 10SM CLR 07/06 A3062 RMK AO2 SLP207
70003 T00670061 10106 20050 53001 $
METAR KLXV 241053Z AUTO 07004KT 10SM CLR 06/06 A3061 RMK AO2 SLP212
T00610056 $
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/24/2026
Rangely - 06:06:27 MDT / 20:36:53 MDT
Grand Junction - 06:08:11 MDT / 20:33:21 MDT
Steamboat Springs - 05:57:35 MDT / 20:30:06 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/24/26 12:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...333/016
12400 FT MSL...329/016
12000 FT MSL...331/015
11800 FT MSL...324/015
11100 FT MSL...320/016
11000 FT MSL...308/014
10400 FT MSL...298/009
10300 FT MSL...320/012
10100 FT MSL...292/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1114 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 513 AM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
Lingering monsoonal moisture and northwest flow will combine
with warm temperatures and bring another round of afternoon
storms to the area. Most of the activity will be over the higher
terrain with a better focus over the southern mountains. KTEX
is the most probable are to see a passing storm and this is in
the forecast. Otherwise VFR should prevail under a fairly light
wind regime over the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Southwest Colorado * * * * *
METAR KAJZ 241255Z AUTO 04004KT 7SM CLR 20/14 A3026 RMK AO2
T02020140
METAR KAJZ 241235Z AUTO 04006KT 10SM -RA CLR 19/14 A3025 RMK AO2
T01920141
METAR KAJZ 241215Z AUTO 03006KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3025 RMK AO2
T01920137
KMTJ 241120Z 2412/2512 14007KT P6SM SKC
FM241500 VRB04KT P6SM FEW120
FM241900 33007KT P6SM FEW120 FEW250
FM250100 15007KT P6SM FEW110 FEW240
METAR KMTJ 241253Z AUTO 17005KT 10SM CLR 19/14 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP168
T01890139
METAR KMTJ 241153Z AUTO 14006KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01890133 10228 20183 53004
METAR KMTJ 241053Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP154
T02000133
METAR KGUC 241256Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3048 RMK AO2 SLP228
T01110100 $
METAR KGUC 241156Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/09 A3046 RMK AO2 SLP221
T01110094 10178 20111 53007 $
METAR KGUC 241056Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3044 RMK AO2 SLP215
T01170106 $
METAR K7BM 241255Z AUTO 27005KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3060 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 241235Z AUTO 25009G15KT 10SM CLR 16/07 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR K7BM 241215Z AUTO 28005KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3059 RMK AO2
METAR KAEJ 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3047 RMK AO2
T01420096
METAR KAEJ 241235Z AUTO 27006KT 10SM CLR 13/10 A3046 RMK AO2
T01270095
METAR KAEJ 241215Z AUTO 34005KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3046 RMK AO2
T01350095
METAR KANK 241255Z AUTO 27004KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3041 RMK AO2 T01440123
$
METAR KANK 241235Z AUTO 24007KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3041 RMK AO2 T01340119
$
METAR KANK 241215Z AUTO 25003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3041 RMK AO2 T01330120
$
METAR KMYP 241255Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3087 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 241235Z AUTO 32003KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3087 RMK AO2
METAR KMYP 241215Z AUTO 32006KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3086 RMK AO2
METAR KAIB 241255Z AUTO 12006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3027 RMK AO2
T01820130
METAR KAIB 241235Z AUTO 13007KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3027 RMK AO2
T01810131
METAR KAIB 241215Z AUTO 10006KT 10SM CLR 18/13 A3027 RMK AO2
T01780131
KTEX 241120Z 2412/2512 14004KT P6SM FEW130
FM241800 26005KT P6SM FEW110
FM242000 27008KT P6SM VCSH FEW080 SCT100 PROB30 2420/2424
-TSRA BKN080CB
FM250100 13003KT P6SM FEW070 SCT250
METAR KTEX 241255Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 241235Z AUTO 15005KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR KTEX 241215Z AUTO 14005KT 10SM CLR 11/10 A3056 RMK AO2
METAR K04V 241255Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 16/10 A3048 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 241235Z AUTO 32005KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3048 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR K04V 241215Z AUTO 29006KT 10SM CLR 14/10 A3047 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCEZ 241253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01610128
METAR KCEZ 241153Z AUTO 11003KT 10SM CLR 15/12 A3028 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01500122 10217 20150 53004
METAR KCEZ 241053Z AUTO 12003KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3027 RMK AO2 SLP161
T01610122
KDRO 241120Z 2412/2512 VRB03KT P6SM SKC
FM242000 26007KT P6SM FEW100 FEW240
FM242100 29009KT P6SM SCT110
FM250100 35010KT P6SM SCT120
FM250600 03004KT P6SM FEW140
METAR KDRO 241253Z AUTO 02004KT 10SM CLR 16/11 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP178
T01610111
METAR KDRO 241153Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP174
T01560117 10206 20150 53005
METAR KDRO 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01610117
METAR KPSO 241255Z AUTO 25001KT 10SM CLR 15/11 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 241235Z AUTO 33003KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KPSO 241215Z AUTO 29002KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3044 RMK AO2
METAR KCPW 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3081 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3080 RMK AO2 PWINO
METAR KCPW 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 11/06 A3079 RMK AO2 PWINO
KALS 241130Z 2412/2512 VRB05KT P6SM FEW200
FM242000 11007KT P6SM SCT080 BKN250 PROB30 2422/2502
VRB15G30KT -TSRA BKN080CB
METAR KALS 241252Z AUTO 16003KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3042 RMK AO2 SLP202
T01330122 TSNO $
METAR KALS 241152Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 12/11 A3040 RMK AO2 SLP202
70024 T01170111 10183 20111 53004 TSNO $
METAR KALS 241052Z AUTO 04005KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3038 RMK AO2 SLP186
T01280122 TSNO $
Sunrise/Sunset for 07/24/2026
Vail - 05:57:58 MDT / 20:26:01 MDT
Durango - 06:09:57 MDT / 20:26:07 MDT
Alamosa - 06:01:31 MDT / 20:18:34 MDT
Grand Junction (KGJX) 07/24/26 12:54 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
13000 FT MSL...333/016
12400 FT MSL...329/016
12000 FT MSL...331/015
11800 FT MSL...324/015
11100 FT MSL...320/016
11000 FT MSL...308/014
10400 FT MSL...298/009
10300 FT MSL...320/012
10100 FT MSL...292/009
Grand Junction Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1114 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 513 AM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
Lingering monsoonal moisture and northwest flow will combine
with warm temperatures and bring another round of afternoon
storms to the area. Most of the activity will be over the higher
terrain with a better focus over the southern mountains. KTEX
is the most probable are to see a passing storm and this is in
the forecast. Otherwise VFR should prevail under a fairly light
wind regime over the next 24 hours.
* * * * * Arizona * * * * *
KPGA 241120Z 2412/2512 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
FM241900 VRB06KT P6SM VCSH BKN100
FM250300 VRB04KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KPGA 241253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 27/14 A3012 RMK AO2 SLP121
T02670139 $
METAR KPGA 241153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/13 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP114
T02780133 10311 20272 53004 $
METAR KPGA 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 28/14 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP111
T02780139 $
METAR KRQE 241253Z AUTO 00000KT 9SM CLR 14/14 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP165
T01440139 $
METAR KRQE 241153Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/14 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP145
70003 T01390139 10206 20139 53001 $
METAR KRQE 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 15/14 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP144
T01500144 $
Flagstaff Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1010 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION...Friday 24/12Z through Saturday 25/12Z...Mainly VFR
expected. ISO-SCT SHRA/TSRA between 18Z-03Z. Brief MVFR/IFR
conditions, gusty/erratic winds, and hail possible in stronger
storms. Outside of storms, expect light and variable or terrain
driven winds.
OUTLOOK...Saturday 25/12Z through Monday 27/12Z...Mainly VFR
expected. ISO-SCT SHRA/TSRA, mainly between 18Z-03Z each day.
Brief MVFR/IFR conditions, gusty/erratic winds, and hail possible
in stronger storms. Outside of storms, expect light and variable
or terrain driven winds.
* * * * * Utah * * * * *
KSLC 241247Z 2413/2518 16006KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2413/2414
22010KT
-SHRA SCT120
FM242000 29007KT P6SM SCT150 PROB30 2420/2502
VRB15G28KT -TSRA
BKN080CB
FM250200 15006KT P6SM FEW120
METAR KSLC 241254Z 12008KT 10SM FEW110 SCT150 BKN220 26/13 A3012 RMK AO2
SLP131 T02560128
METAR KSLC 241154Z 20005KT 10SM BKN150 BKN200 26/13 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP124
T02610133 10272 20244 $
METAR KSLC 241054Z 15009KT 10SM BKN160 26/12 A3006 RMK AO2 SLP113
T02560122 $
KVEL 241120Z 2412/2512 30004KT P6SM FEW140
FM242100 30006KT P6SM FEW140
FM250500 VRB04KT P6SM SCT150
METAR KVEL 241253Z AUTO 27003KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3021 RMK AO2 SLP156
T01940122 $
METAR KVEL 241153Z AUTO 22003KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3019 RMK AO2 SLP149
T01830117 10267 20183 53006 $
METAR KVEL 241053Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 19/12 A3018 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01940117 $
METAR KPUC 241253Z AUTO 07003KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3026 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02000122 $
METAR KPUC 241153Z AUTO 03007KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02000122 10228 20194 53003 $
METAR KPUC 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 20/12 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP131
T02000122 $
KCNY 241120Z 2412/2512 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM242000 29006KT P6SM FEW140
FM250600 25003KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KCNY 241253Z AUTO 14004KT CLR 23/17 A3013 RMK AO2 SLP132 T02330167
$
METAR KCNY 241153Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 23/17 A3011 RMK AO2 SLP127 T02280172
10278 20222 53008 $
METAR KCNY 241053Z AUTO 00000KT CLR 23/18 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP122 T02280178
$
Salt Lake City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1102 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION, Issued 1049 PM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026...
KSLC...Mostly VFR conditions will persist for the KSLC terminal
through the period. Conditions will remain dry and stable through
the overnight before convection develops tomorrow afternoon around
the terminal. There is ~30% chance of convection impacting the
terminal between 19Z-02Z with gusty and erratic winds, frequent
lightning, and brief heavy rain possible. Otherwise, light diurnal
winds will continue.
REST OF UTAH AND SOUTHWEST WYOMING...Mostly VFR conditions will
persist for the entire airspace through the period. Convection
across the south is slowly dissipating with mostly dry and stable
conditions through the overnight for all of the terminals.
Convection re-develops tomorrow afternoon with ~30% chance of
terminal impacts from lightning, gusty and erratic winds, and brief
heavy rain. Otherwise, winds will remain light and diurnally driven.
* * * * * Wyoming * * * * *
KEVW 241128Z 2412/2512 18008KT P6SM FEW100
FM241800 24007KT P6SM SCT100
PROB30 2419/2501 VRB14G26KT -TSRA BKN080CB
FM250500 18006KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KEVW 241253Z AUTO 13004KT 10SM CLR 15/06 A3035 RMK AO2 SLP173
T01500056
METAR KEVW 241153Z AUTO 16006KT 10SM CLR 16/06 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP166
T01560061 10228 20150 55000
METAR KEVW 241053Z AUTO 16007KT 10SM CLR 15/07 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP162
T01500067
KRKS 241120Z 2412/2512 20004KT P6SM SKC
FM241800 28010G18KT P6SM SCT100
FM250200 25006KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KRKS 241254Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP167
T01830094
METAR KRKS 241154Z AUTO 21004KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP164
T01780089 10228 20172 53002
METAR KRKS 241054Z AUTO 25007KT 10SM CLR 18/09 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01780094
KRWL 241131Z 2412/2512 VRB04KT P6SM SKC
FM241400 25010KT P6SM SKC
FM241800 28011KT P6SM FEW120 SCT250
FM250000 VRB04KT P6SM SCT120 BKN250 PROB30 2502/2506
VRB15G30KT P6SM -SHRA
METAR KRWL 241253Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 16/14 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP169
T01560144
METAR KRWL 241153Z AUTO 29003KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3030 RMK AO2 SLP160
70001 T01440133 10178 20139 53001
METAR KRWL 241053Z AUTO 00000KT 10SM CLR 14/13 A3029 RMK AO2 SLP159
T01440133
KLAR 241131Z 2412/2512 18005KT P6SM SKC
FM241700 32011G19KT P6SM SKC
FM242200 35008KT P6SM SCT120
FM250600 18007KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KLAR 241253Z AUTO 16005KT 10SM CLR 14/12 A3034 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01440117
METAR KLAR 241153Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 13/11 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP162
70020 T01280111 10167 20128 53001
METAR KLAR 241053Z AUTO 15006KT 10SM CLR 13/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP160
T01280117
KCYS 241131Z 2412/2512 29006KT P6SM SKC
FM241600 32011G19KT P6SM SKC
FM250000 35009KT P6SM SCT120
FM250400 17007KT P6SM SCT120
FM250800 25006KT P6SM SCT250
METAR KCYS 241253Z 00000KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP155
T01890128
METAR KCYS 241153Z AUTO 28008KT 10SM CLR 16/13 A3022 RMK AO2 SLP160
70025 T01610128 10178 20161 55000
METAR KCYS 241053Z AUTO 29005KT 10SM CLR 17/13 A3020 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01670128
Riverton (KRIW) 07/24/26 12:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
26000 FT MSL...121/001
25000 FT MSL...045/001
24000 FT MSL...110/002
22000 FT MSL...086/001
16000 FT MSL...317/004
14600 FT MSL...335/004
14000 FT MSL...315/006
13000 FT MSL...315/029
12800 FT MSL...308/010
12000 FT MSL...319/023
11200 FT MSL...328/019
11000 FT MSL...317/015
10000 FT MSL...301/009
10000 FT MSL...311/018
9000 FT MSL...311/010
9000 FT MSL...291/007
8100 FT MSL...300/010
8000 FT MSL...286/010
7400 FT MSL...288/010
7000 FT MSL...302/010
6700 FT MSL...309/011
6200 FT MSL...323/009
6000 FT MSL...318/009
5900 FT MSL...308/007
Cheyenne (KCYS) 07/24/26 12:51 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14000 FT MSL...334/024
13000 FT MSL...325/029
12000 FT MSL...335/030
11700 FT MSL...339/032
11000 FT MSL...342/029
10500 FT MSL...344/028
10000 FT MSL...342/028
9400 FT MSL...332/027
9000 FT MSL...331/028
8600 FT MSL...332/027
8000 FT MSL...331/027
7900 FT MSL...332/026
7400 FT MSL...333/025
7000 FT MSL...328/024
Riverton Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1127 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 522 AM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
VFR conditions will dominate most airports today, with mostly
sunny skies and light winds. Shower and thunderstorm activity
will remain limited today, with main impacts at KBPI/KPNA
during the afternoon. Showers will also approach the KJAC
vicinity in the afternoon, but most showers are expected to
remain to the south. All shower activity will dissipate early
this evening, with mostly clear skies overnight.
Cheyenne Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1134 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 531 AM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
Leftover moisture has indeed produced fog and low clouds this
morning in the Nebraska panhandle. This has reached LIFR at AIA,
which should thin and break up over the next 2-3 hours. At BFF
and CDR, expect VIS generally in the 4 to 6 mile range until 14z
or so, but a brief drop into IFR cannot be ruled out.
Otherwise, expect VFR conditions to prevail for the rest of the
TAF period. Northwest winds occasionally gusting 20 knots can be
expected today, which will lighten up in the late afternoon.
There is a slight (10%) chance for a few isolated showers in
Wyoming this evening. These could lead to gusty/erratic winds,
but the probability was too low to add more than a PROB30 group
for RWL at this time.
* * * * * Nebraska * * * * *
METAR KIBM 241255Z AUTO 30005KT 7SM CLR 19/18 A3015 RMK AO2
T01880184
METAR KIBM 241235Z AUTO 30004KT 7SM CLR 18/18 A3015 RMK AO2
T01790178
METAR KIBM 241215Z AUTO 30004KT 10SM CLR 17/17 A3014 RMK AO2
T01700170
KSNY 241131Z 2412/2512 28006KT P6SM SKC
FM241800 34010KT P6SM SKC
FM250200 12007KT P6SM SKC
FM250800 20005KT P6SM FEW250
METAR KOGA 241255Z AUTO 17004KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC004 21/20 A3006 RMK AO2
T02070196
METAR KOGA 241235Z AUTO 16004KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC004 21/20 A3005 RMK AO2
T02060195
METAR KOGA 241215Z AUTO 18004KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC004 21/20 A3005 RMK AO2
T02060195
METAR KIML 241253Z AUTO 17005KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC003 19/19 A3005 RMK AO2
SLP146 T01940189 $
SPECI KIML 241223Z AUTO 17005KT 2 1/2SM BR OVC004 19/18 A3005 RMK AO2
T01940183 $
METAR KIML 241153Z AUTO 17005KT 3SM BR OVC004 19/18 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP142
T01940183 10194 20189 55003 $
KMCK 241127Z 2412/2512 VRB04KT 2SM BR OVC003
TEMPO 2412/2414 1 1/2SM BR OVC002
FM241500 VRB04KT 4SM BR OVC007
FM241800 07005KT P6SM SKC
FM250000 13005KT P6SM SKC
FM250600 20005KT P6SM SKC
METAR KMCK 241253Z AUTO 13003KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 20/19 A3003 RMK AO2
SLP146 T02000194
SPECI KMCK 241204Z AUTO 00000KT 3/4SM BR OVC002 19/19 A3003 RMK AO2
T01940194
METAR KMCK 241153Z AUTO 00000KT 1 1/4SM BR OVC002 19/19 A3003 RMK AO2
VIS 3/4V1 3/4 SLP146 T01940194 10206 20189 55004
North Platte (KLNX) 07/24/26 12:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
12000 FT MSL...325/033
11000 FT MSL...323/032
10000 FT MSL...324/031
9000 FT MSL...321/029
8500 FT MSL...326/038
8000 FT MSL...324/030
7000 FT MSL...315/024
6000 FT MSL...307/022
5400 FT MSL...304/020
5000 FT MSL...280/014
4700 FT MSL...288/014
4100 FT MSL...223/010
4000 FT MSL...242/008
3600 FT MSL...198/010
3400 FT MSL...198/009
North Platte Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1132 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 628 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026
Fog will continue this morning across portions of the southern
Sandhills into central Nebraska including KLBF terminal.LIFR
conditions will be possible with low cigs and low visibility.
For areas across the central and northern Sandhills into north
central Nebraska, VFR conditions are expected most of the
forecast period, however a brief period of MVFR conditions will
be possible in the morning with lower cigs. Winds will
generally be light and variable through the morning, becoming
southeasterly this afternoon and evening around 5 kts.
* * * * * Kansas * * * * *
KGLD 241127Z 2412/2512 VRB04KT 2SM BR BKN003
TEMPO 2412/2413 3/4SM BR OVC002
FM241500 VRB03KT P6SM SCT250
FM242100 05006KT P6SM SKC
FM250300 17007KT P6SM SKC
SPECI KGLD 241301Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR BKN002 18/18 A3007 RMK AO2
T01780178
METAR KGLD 241253Z AUTO 16004KT 1 1/2SM BR BKN002 18/18 A3007 RMK AO2
SLP140 T01780178
SPECI KGLD 241249Z AUTO 18005KT 3/4SM BR VV002 18/18 A3007 RMK AO2
KGCK 241205Z 2412/2512 VRB06KT P6SM SCT150
TEMPO 2412/2414 5SM BR
METAR KGCK 241254Z 21003KT 4SM BR CLR 22/21 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP140
T02220206
METAR KGCK 241154Z AUTO 27003KT 4SM BR CLR 21/21 A3004 RMK AO2 RAB12E21
SLP139 P0000 60000 70015 T02110206 10228 20206 53011
METAR KGCK 241054Z AUTO 34004KT 6SM BR CLR 21/21 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP129
T02060206
METAR KLBL 241256Z AUTO 15004KT 10SM 23/21 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP143
T02280206 PNO $
METAR KLBL 241156Z AUTO 17006KT 10SM 21/20 A3004 RMK AO2 SLP133 6////
7//// T02110200 10233 20211 53004 PNO $
METAR KLBL 241056Z AUTO 17009KT 10SM 22/20 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP123
T02170200 PNO $
METAR KEHA 241255Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR CLR 22/21 A3010 RMK AO2
T02160211
METAR KEHA 241235Z AUTO 00000KT 2 1/2SM BR CLR 22/21 A3010 RMK AO2
T02150209
METAR KEHA 241215Z AUTO 00000KT 3SM BR CLR 21/21 A3010 RMK AO2
T02100206
Goodland (KGLD) 07/24/26 12:55 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
14900 FT MSL...336/021
14000 FT MSL...333/023
13000 FT MSL...325/022
12600 FT MSL...327/022
12000 FT MSL...326/023
11000 FT MSL...326/019
10700 FT MSL...326/019
10000 FT MSL...329/020
9100 FT MSL...329/021
9000 FT MSL...329/020
8000 FT MSL...325/018
8000 FT MSL...326/019
7000 FT MSL...320/016
6900 FT MSL...320/016
6100 FT MSL...313/016
6000 FT MSL...313/016
5400 FT MSL...304/015
5000 FT MSL...300/016
4700 FT MSL...293/015
4300 FT MSL...274/015
4000 FT MSL...262/011
4000 FT MSL...259/012
Dodge City (KDDC) 07/24/26 12:58 UTC
Radar VAD winds Height Dir/Spd(kt)
9000 FT MSL...295/018
8200 FT MSL...291/021
8000 FT MSL...295/023
7100 FT MSL...277/024
7000 FT MSL...277/024
6000 FT MSL...257/026
6000 FT MSL...256/027
5000 FT MSL...213/030
5000 FT MSL...220/028
4300 FT MSL...209/023
4000 FT MSL...212/021
3700 FT MSL...218/013
3200 FT MSL...240/013
3000 FT MSL...257/010
3000 FT MSL...257/010
Goodland Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0701 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /06Z TAFS THROUGH 06Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 1103 PM MDT Thu Jul 23 2026
For KGLD... VFR conditions are forecast through the period with
winds generally below 8 kts. The main concern is the possibility
for ceilings to lower to a few hundred feet before 14Z. For now,
the time period of highest concern is between 09-13Z. There is a
35% chance that the low ceilings stay just east of the terminal,
keeping conditions at VFR levels.
For KMCK... MVFR/IFR conditions are forecast through about
14-15Z with ceilings already around 1000ft as of 05Z. Ceilings
will likely lower at times through the night to around
200-500ft. Fog is also possible, with visibility around 1-3SM.
Once the fog and cloud cover clears, VFR conditions with winds
under 8kts are forecast to prevail.
Dodge City Aviation Discussion
Issued at 0900 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION /12Z TAFS THROUGH 12Z SATURDAY/...
Issued at 400 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026
Excellent flying weather is expected through this TAF period,
with VFR/SKC and light winds.
* * * * * Texas/Oklahoma * * * * *
KGUY 241120Z 2412/2512 18008KT P6SM SCT250
FM241500 24010KT P6SM FEW100 FEW250
FM241700 01009KT P6SM SCT100 BKN250
FM250300 19008KT P6SM SCT100=
METAR KGUY 241253Z AUTO 19004KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3003 RMK AO2 SLP116
T02330194
METAR KGUY 241153Z AUTO 15007KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3002 RMK AO2 SLP106
60001 70003 T02280189 10256 20228 53000
METAR KGUY 241053Z AUTO 14007KT 10SM CLR 23/19 A3001 RMK AO2 SLP102
T02280194
KDHT 241120Z 2412/2512 25008KT P6SM FEW250
FM241600 01008KT P6SM SCT090
FM242300 06008KT P6SM BKN090 PROB30 2423/2503 VRB20G40KT 2SM
TSRA BKN080CB
FM250400 20008KT P6SM SCT090
METAR KDHT 241253Z AUTO 36004KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3010 RMK AO2 SLP117
T02390172
METAR KDHT 241153Z AUTO 30007KT 10SM CLR 22/18 A3007 RMK AO2 SLP110
60000 70002 T02220178 10267 20222 53001
METAR KDHT 241053Z AUTO 19013KT 10SM CLR 24/17 A3005 RMK AO2 SLP098
T02440172
Amarillo Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1052 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 547 AM CDT Fri Jul 24 2026
Generally conditions will be VFR at all terminals for the next 24
hours. The big exception to this will be during the passage of a
rain shower or thunderstorms. These are most likely to occur in
the southern panhandles during the afternoon to evening. Heavy to
torrential rainfall from these can lead to MVFR to IFR
conditions. Flooding at airfields due to the rain cannot be ruled
out today. It will remain very hot across the panhandles today
with increased density altitude expected at all terminals.
* * * * * New Mexico * * * * *
KFMN 241120Z 2412/2512 VRB05KT P6SM SKC
FM242100 26009G18KT P6SM VCSH SCT090
FM250100 02012G22KT P6SM BKN100
FM250300 06010KT P6SM SCT100
METAR KFMN 241253Z 06005KT 10SM CLR 21/14 A3025 RMK AO2 SLP169
T02060139
METAR KFMN 241153Z AUTO 06004KT 10SM CLR 20/13 A3024 RMK AO2 SLP165
T02000133 10256 20189 53004 TSNO
METAR KFMN 241053Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 19/13 A3023 RMK AO2 SLP163
T01890133 TSNO
METAR KLVS 241253Z AUTO 31005KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3033 RMK AO2 SLP146
T01780122
METAR KLVS 241153Z AUTO 33007KT 10SM CLR 18/12 A3032 RMK AO2 SLP140
60000 T01780117 10222 20167 55002
METAR KLVS 241053Z AUTO 35004KT 10SM CLR 17/12 A3031 RMK AO2 SLP133
T01720117
METAR KRTN 241253Z AUTO 06005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01720144
METAR KRTN 241153Z AUTO 01005KT 10SM CLR 17/14 RMK AO2 SLPNO 60000 70007
T01670139 10222 20161
METAR KRTN 241053Z AUTO 05007KT 10SM CLR 17/14 RMK AO2 SLPNO
T01720139
METAR KCAO 241255Z AUTO 32007KT 10SM CLR 24/16 A3016 RMK AO2 SLP128
T02390161
METAR KCAO 241155Z AUTO 32010KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3015 RMK AO2 SLP125
T02170156 10250 20200 55002
METAR KCAO 241055Z AUTO 32009KT 10SM CLR 22/16 A3014 RMK AO2 SLP118
T02170156
Albuquerque Aviation Discussion
Issued at 1120 UTC Friday, July 24, 2026
.AVIATION...
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 511 AM MDT Fri Jul 24 2026
VFR prevails thru the morning with light prevailing winds.
Thunderstorms will again favor development over the high terrain
as well as over portions of the east-central plains early
afternoon before moving over surrounding lower elevations late
afternoon and evening. Localized IFR/MVFR conditions will
accompany the stronger storms. Showers and storms will slowly
dissipate thru the evening hours.
* * * * * Winds and Temperatures Aloft Forecasts * * * * *
DATA BASED ON 240000Z
VALID 240600Z FOR USE 0500-0900Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+21 9900+13 2910-04 2209-16 251531 253141 244551
BCE 9900+13 9900-04 1907-15 241730 232439 233451
LND 3208+18 3114+11 2920-03 2823-16 272832 273942 263751
RKS 3408 3109+11 2915-02 2911-16 282331 263441 264051
GJT 9900+20 3207+12 3011-04 2710-14 261929 252440 273750
FMN 3109+20 3211+12 3209-03 2907-13 230529 281138 281550
ABQ 2608+20 2610+12 2812-04 3009-13 990028 990039 330950
MBW 2906 2909+09 3320-04 3220-15 282831 273940 273751
DEN 2407+17 2809+11 3417-04 3019-14 293029 283339 262951
PUB 2206+16 9900+11 0116-04 3316-13 271828 262438 232651
ALS 3210+11 2915-03 3016-13 321128 310638 341450
TCC 2136 2227+21 2517+13 2818-03 2813-13 010629 361539 351751
BFF 2405 2814+15 3121+09 3222-04 3127-14 293130 284040 283751
GLD 1523 2613+18 2913+10 3118-03 3016-14 303129 293539 283551
GCK 1939+23 2229+19 2628+11 3022-04 3115-13 302128 292039 292651
GAG 1937+24 2226+19 2519+12 3017-04 2813-14 301429 331638 332150
AMA 1942 2229+19 2520+12 3014-02 2808-13 320829 351639 331951
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DATA BASED ON 240000Z
VALID 241200Z FOR USE 0900-1800Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+20 3006+12 2910-05 2312-15 242431 253741 254752
BCE 9900+12 2205-05 2413-15 222130 232439 242951
LND 2911+19 3015+11 3023-04 2729-16 263332 274242 264751
RKS 2708 2811+10 3013-04 2615-16 261831 273441 264652
GJT 9900+19 3105+11 3208-04 2814-15 261830 263039 273652
FMN 3211+19 3211+11 3210-04 2810-14 241029 250938 271750
ABQ 3208+19 3113+12 3112-03 3106-14 990029 990038 010949
MBW 2917 3116+11 3118-02 3015-16 292631 283241 284451
DEN 3314+18 3316+11 3414-03 3314-15 282829 273040 293751
PUB 3211+18 3511+12 3610-02 3515-14 292229 252139 282551
ALS 3311+11 3613-03 3314-14 261429 271238 301851
TCC 2519 2718+19 2720+12 2914-03 3008-14 350628 031239 041551
BFF 3207 3218+16 3214+10 3427-02 3320-16 293231 293440 283551
GLD 3017 3315+17 3213+10 3013-02 3114-14 313029 293639 275152
GCK 2429+21 2820+17 3310+10 2807-02 3013-13 321329 301839 292253
GAG 2230+22 2634+17 2737+10 2731-04 2723-14 291528 301038 360651
AMA 2337 2626+19 2612+12 2510-04 2614-13 030928 051739 061351
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DATA BASED ON 240000Z
VALID 250000Z FOR USE 1800-0500Z. TEMPS NEG ABV 24000
FT 3000 6000 9000 12000 18000 24000 30000 34000 39000
SLC 9900 9900+22 1905+14 2111-04 2318-16 233231 233839 265451
BCE 2507+14 2110-04 2114-14 202029 212239 232750
LND 9900+22 2305+14 2614-05 2619-16 263931 274941 275952
RKS 9900 9900+15 2509-04 2519-16 263230 274040 275051
GJT 9900+23 9900+15 2406-02 2110-14 252029 252239 283051
FMN 2908+24 3008+15 9900-03 2607-13 270628 250538 310650
ABQ 9900+23 3305+14 3506-03 0206-13 990028 101138 061250
MBW 3106 3107+14 2914-03 2619-16 273530 294440 285152
DEN 9900+22 9900+13 2808-03 2611-14 292629 293539 293851
PUB 1005+22 0906+13 3608-02 3013-13 302128 292538 292751
ALS 1605+14 3606-03 3406-13 311028 281138 251851
TCC 9900 9900+21 1905+12 3313-03 0219-11 041127 990038 020851
BFF 9900 9900+20 9900+12 3026-02 2923-16 272931 294141 294351
GLD 9900 9900+18 3513+12 3613-01 3210-14 302529 303240 304552
GCK 1408+26 9900+17 3315+11 3514-02 3412-13 312329 302739 302552
GAG 1817+24 2218+16 2713+11 3214-03 0109-13 351228 311738 302750
AMA 1812 1912+20 1912+11 2818-03 3006-12 331228 290738 361351
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