Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
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957 FXUS65 KVEF 011705 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 905 AM PST Mon Dec 1 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... * Northwest flow aloft will continue to bring periods of north winds and cooler temperatures to the region through the week. && .DISCUSSION...Today through Sunday. Shortwave pushing through the region will bring gusty north winds to the region, with speeds generally between 10 and 20 mph. The exception is the lower Colorado River Valley, where topographic enhancement will allow for speeds between 25 and 35 mph, resulting in wave heights greater than 2 feet on Lake Mohave. Cannot rule out an occasional gust at or in excess of 40 mph, but these are not expected to be widespread in space or time, so no wind-related headline issued. Decreasing wind speeds and clearing skies will allow for desert valleys to cool off tonight into Tuesday morning. As a result, Freeze Warnings are in effect for the lower elevations of eastern Inyo County (Death Valley National Park, Shoshone, Tecopa), northeastern Clark County (Moapa, Mesquite, Bunkerville, Overton), and central and southern Mohave County (Kingman, Hualapai Valley) to mark their first freeze of the season. Another shortwave will drop through the southern Great Basin and Mojave Desert on Wednesday, increasing cloud cover and relative humidity across the region. Expect a return of gusty north winds (15-25 mph) Wednesday and Thursday as the associated cold front passes through the forecast area. Temperatures will gradually increase late-week into the weekend, reaching above-normal values by Friday. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Northeast breezes continue through the daylight hours today, with speeds generally 6-10 knots and some occasional gusts of 15-18 knots. Winds diminish this evening as they return to a southwest direction. Light winds remain light tomorrow as chances for 10+ knots are under 10%. Mostly clear skies with few to scattered high clouds. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Northerly to northeasterly breezes across the region today. Strongest winds will be in the lower Colorado River Valley where gusts of 25-35 knots are likely (70%). Winds weaken this evening. Mostly clear skies with few to scattered high clouds. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION...Soulat AVIATION...Woods For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter