Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
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313 FXUS65 KVEF 031111 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 411 AM PDT Wed Jun 3 2026 .KEY MESSAGES... * Quiet weather with above normal temperatures anticipated through the work week. * A trough approaches this weekend, producing some modest increase in winds and cooling temperatures slightly. && .DISCUSSION...Through Tuesday Quiet weather will continue through Friday with generally light winds and above normal temperatures. Temperatures will peak on Thursday and Friday as high temperatures climb 5-8 degrees above normal. Moderate(level 2 of 5) HeatRisk is expected in many valley locations, anyone sensitive to the heat, people outdoors for long periods of time, and those without adequate cooling or water should take precautions to protect from heat-related impacts. We will see some changes this weekend as a fairly deep trough moves into the western US. We still start to see increasing southwest winds Friday afternoon, but the stronger winds are expected Saturday and Sunday as the trough progresses east and surface gradients tighten. The potential for impactful wind gusts over 40 MPH through the typical southwesterly wind belt of San Bernardino County, southern Nevada, and northern Mohave County are greater than 70% Saturday, but become more isolated on Sunday. There is very little moisture associated with this trough as there really isn`t any deep tropical moisture to tap into. PWs will be near to below normal and since most of the energy with this system remains well north of the area, conditions are expected to remain dry. Temperatures will also cool a few degrees Saturday into next week placing high temperatures close to normal for this time of year. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Light and variable winds will continue through the morning hours, with winds increasing and swinging around to the southwest during the afternoon. Occasional gusts to around 15 knots are expected once again during the afternoon. VFR conditions will prevail through Wednesday with passing high clouds around 25kft AGL. Temperatures Wednesday afternoon will be near 100F from 20z through 02Z, topping out around 103 degrees. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Across the region, winds will generally remain around 5-10KT and follow typical daily directional patterns through Wednesday evening. The exceptions will be the Colorado River Valley where breezy south- southwest winds will pick up this afternoon and the western Mojave Desert where breezy westerly winds will pick up later today. VFR conditions will prevail with no operationally significant cloud cover expected. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION...Gorelow AVIATION...Stessman For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter