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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.

&&

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DISCUSSION/AVIATION...Outler


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