Area Forecast Discussion
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
Issued by NWS Las Vegas, NV
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995 FXUS65 KVEF 052301 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 300 PM PST Fri Dec 5 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... * Periods of breezy north winds continue as temperatures gradually climb to well-above seasonal normals by the middle of next week. && .DISCUSSION...Today through Thursday. A growing ridge of high pressure over the eastern Pacific Ocean will continue to increase heights over the region through next week. The resultant northwest flow aloft will maintain dry conditions, but will bring occasional breezy north winds to the region as shortwaves move along the flow. Temperatures rise to 10-15 degrees above seasonal normals by late-week. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Typical wind patterns Light southwest winds will return after sunset. with speeds Little change in wind conditions is expected on Saturday. under 8KT are expected through Saturday. Winds will become southwest around sunset, continuing through early Saturday morning before becoming light and variable. Light east winds will develop Saturday afternoon. VFR conditions will prevail through Saturday, with FEW- SCT clouds at or above 20kft AGL at times. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Winds will remain light at most TAF sites through Saturday, with speeds generally remaining 10KT less. This included KIFP starting around sunset tonight as north winds diminish this evening and will be much lighter through the rest of the forecast. VFR conditions will prevail, with a FEW to SCT high clouds around 20kft AGL at times. && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION...Soulat AVIATION...Nickerson For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter