


Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
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789 FXUS65 KVEF 160500 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 1001 PM PDT Wed Oct 15 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... * Scattered showers this afternoon and cold overnight temperatures in Lincoln County, with the first freeze of the season expected. * Dry and pleasant weather conditions are expected through the weekend, with cool temperatures gradually returning to seasonal normals. && .DISCUSSION...through early next week. The cold area of low pressure will exit Lincoln County to the east and into Utah early this evening taking with it any lingering shower activity. With skies clearing out and winds diminishing tonight will be the coldest night of the period for most locations and particularly in Lincoln County where the first freeze of the year is expected tonight at locations such as Caliente, Pioche and Rachel. Northerly winds will be the rule on Thursday behind the low and a secondary much weaker weather system will push through the area Thursday night enhancing the north winds down the Colorado River Valley for Friday. Otherwise, temperatures will be trending higher into the weekend but remain below their seasonal normals through at least Friday. Another weak system on Sunday night into Monday may enhance winds and lower temperatures a few degrees but conditions should remain dry through the period. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Light westerly winds tonight, turning to the north-northeast tomorrow. Speeds largely 5-8 knots tomorrow, but occasional periods of 10-15 knots are possible (40%). Winds are expected to turn back to the northwest after sunset. Clear skies. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Light winds expected across most of the area, generally favoring a northerly direction. Strongest winds in the lower Colorado River Valley, with a 75% chance of gusts between 15-30 knots. Clear skies and VFR conditions. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION...Czyzyk AVIATION...Woods For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter