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FXUS65 KVEF 231241
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
441 AM PST Sun Nov 23 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Near-normal temperatures, mostly sunny skies, and afternoon
  northerly breezes for the week ahead until a pattern shift over
  the weekend returns unsettled weather to the region.

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.DISCUSSION...Today through Saturday.

A center of high pressure over the southeastern Pacific Ocean will
extend an associated ridge across the Desert Southwest through the
week ahead. This will result in mostly sunny skies, dry conditions,
near-normal temperatures, and light northerly breezes in the
afternoons. The exception will be Tuesday and Wednesday, when a
shortwave perturbation along the northwest flow aloft will increase
pressure gradients and combine with topographic enhancement to bring
25-35 mph wind gusts to the lower Colorado River Valley. If planning
to recreate on Lake Mohave this week, check the forecast before
heading out, as wave heights in excess of 1.5 feet could create
hazardous boating conditions for small craft. Over the weekend,
ensemble means have been consistent in the approach of another
closed low system. However, details such as timing, trajectory,
moisture content, and strength are still to be determined. Minor
shifts in the trajectory could result in either an Inside Slider
(wind event) or a similar set-up as we experienced this past week
(desert rain). For this reason, daily trends will carry more worth
than the exact forecast on any given day. If traveling over the
weekend following Thanksgiving, be sure to check the forecast
throughout the week before solidifying travel plans.
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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...-SHRA
activity will continue to dissipate south and east of the Las Vegas
valley this morning, though a stray shower is possible until just
after sunrise. BKN cigs near 10K FT MSL will begin to scatter later
this morning with mostly clear skies for the afternoon through
tonight. Winds generally below 10 kts through the TAF period.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...-SHRA will continue to
diminish over the the Colorado River Valley terminals through mid-
morning. Mostly clear skies over inland California will begin to
push eastward throughout the day with dry weather prevailing for all
through the TAF period and beyond.
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.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

&&

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DISCUSSION...Soulat
AVIATION...Roser

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