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FXUS65 KVEF 262132
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
132 PM PST Wed Nov 26 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Dry and mild weather will continue through Friday with breezy
  north winds in the Colorado River Valley today and tomorrow
  morning.

* A pattern shift will bring cooler temperatures to the region over
  the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...through Tuesday.

A tight pressure gradient will brings increased northerly winds down
the lower Colorado River Valley this afternoon. The strongest winds
observed so far occurred in the Laughlin/Bullhead City area, with
peak gusts in the 30 to 40 mph range. Gusts between 20 and 30 mph
were observed in other parts of the River Valley. Waves of 1 to 2
feet are expected on Lake Mohave through the rest of this afternoon.
Winds should gradually weaken through tonight and early tomorrow as
the tighter pressure gradient moves east. Besides wind, area
temperatures are several degrees above average through Friday.

A change in the weather pattern arrives later this week as
northwesterly flow sets up and a series of systems move through the
western United States. The first of these systems will reach the
area this weekend. Models once again trend towards a dry, inland
solution and little precipitation is expected. However, cool air
should result in a temperature decrease of 10 to 15 degrees between
Friday and Monday. There could be an increase in northerly winds
down the Colorado River Valley as well, but confidence in details is
low at this time. Northwesterly flow remains through the middle of
next week, leaving the door open for additional systems.

&&

.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Winds
will remain under 10 knots and follow typical daily directional
trends through the forecast period. High clouds at or above 20kft
will increase in coverage throughout the day.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Elevated northerly winds
with peak gusts in the 20 to 30 knot range will persist through the
day in the lower Colorado River Valley, decreasing in the evening.
Otherwise, winds across most of the region remain light and follow
typical daily directional patterns. Mid and upper level clouds will
increase in coverage through the day.

&&

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report
any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating
procedures.

&&

$$

DISCUSSION/AVIATION...Meltzer


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