Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
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421 FXUS65 KVEF 012304 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 304 PM 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...through the weekend. Ensemble guidance has us under a northwesterly flow pattern for the first week of December. This keeps the region dry with precipitation chances below 10% everywhere except far northeastern portions of Lincoln County. Temperatures fluctuate within a few degrees of seasonable values, warming slightly over the weekend. First freezes are likely (70%) Tuesday morning in eastern Inyo, northeastern Clark, and central Mohave counties where Freeze Warnings are in effect. As systems pass by, periods of increased northerly breezes can be expected. Gusty conditions continue in the lower Colorado River Valley today with gusts generally 25-40 mph. Another round of gusty conditions is forecast Wednesday and Thursday as a secondary system moves through midweek. Widespread gusts of 20-40 mph are anticipated. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Now that winds have weakened, they are expected to return to their typical patterns, favoring a westerly direction at night and an easterly direction during the day. Chance of seeing 10+ knots is around 10%. Mostly clear skies with widespread clouds at or above 15kft moving in Tuesday morning. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 00Z Forecast Package...As winds settle down this evening, expecting a return to light and diurnal conditions in most locations. The exception is the lower Colorado River Valley where elevated north winds continue through the night, finally weakening during the day tomorrow. Mostly clear skies tonight with another band of high clouds moving in Tuesday morning from the north. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION/AVIATION...Woods For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter