


Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
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369 FXUS65 KVEF 170800 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 100 AM PDT Fri Oct 17 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... * Dry and pleasant weather conditions are expected through early next week, with cool temperatures gradually returning to seasonal normals. * A weak system will bring increasing wind and a chance of showers toward the middle of next week. && .DISCUSSION...through the middle of next week. Mostly clear skies with a warming trend remain on tap through the weekend, with temperatures remaining on the cool side of average today before returning closer to normal Saturday and persisting into early next week. There will be a modest enhancement of northerly winds today, especially this morning, as a 1020mb surface high builds across the Great Basin, but these winds will remain of limited impact outside of the Colorado River Valley where some elevated waves may affect smaller craft on the open waters. Seasonable weather with mostly clear skies will continue into early next week as ridge axis remains firmly overhead. Meanwhile, a weak cut off low will be lurking off the southern coast of California, which ensemble guidance suggests will shift inland by the middle of next week. Most likely impact will be a modest increase in cloud cover and slight cooling, though some limited shower chances may accompany this feature as well. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package... Northerly breezes will continue this morning with sporadic gusts developing after daybreak in the 15-25 knot range. Winds will gradually decrease through the afternoon hours and shift towards more easterly directions. By nightfall, more typical wind patterns will resume with light winds. Mostly clear skies are expected through the period. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Breezy northerly winds are anticipated across the region with the strongest winds across the Colorado River Valley with gusts of 15-30 knots. Winds subside in the late afternoon and evening. VFR conditions with mostly clear skies across the area. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION/AVIATION...Outler For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter