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AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
942 AM PST Sun Nov 23 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Near-normal temperatures, mostly sunny skies, and afternoon
  northerly breezes for the week ahead until a pattern shift over
  the weekend returns unsettled weather to the region.

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.DISCUSSION...Today through Saturday.

A center of high pressure over the southeastern Pacific Ocean will
extend an associated ridge across the Desert Southwest through the
week ahead. This will result in mostly sunny skies, dry conditions,
near-normal temperatures, and light northerly breezes in the
afternoons. The exception will be Tuesday and Wednesday, when a
shortwave perturbation along the northwest flow aloft will increase
pressure gradients and combine with topographic enhancement to bring
25-35 mph wind gusts to the lower Colorado River Valley. If planning
to recreate on Lake Mohave this week, check the forecast before
heading out, as wave heights in excess of 1.5 feet could create
hazardous boating conditions for small craft. Over the weekend,
ensemble means have been consistent in the approach of another
closed low system. However, details such as timing, trajectory,
moisture content, and strength are still to be determined. Minor
shifts in the trajectory could result in either an Inside Slider
(wind event) or a similar set-up as we experienced this past week
(desert rain). For this reason, daily trends will carry more worth
than the exact forecast on any given day. If traveling over the
weekend following Thanksgiving, be sure to check the forecast
throughout the week before solidifying travel plans.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Skies
will continue clearing, with VFR conditions prevailing through
the forecast period. Light and variable winds today will settle
out of the southwest by this evening, following typical diurnal
directional patterns thereafter.


For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Winds will remain
between 5-10KT areawide the next 24 hours and follow typical
diurnal directional patterns, though some variability is expected
this afternoon. Clouds over portions of southern Nevada and
northwestern Arizona will gradually clear, with VFR conditions
prevailing the next 24 hours.

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

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DISCUSSION...Soulat
AVIATION...Phillipson

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