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FXUS65 KVEF 030816
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1215 AM PST Wed Dec 3 2025

.KEY MESSAGES...

* A Lake Wind Advisory has been issued for Lake Mead and Lake
  Mohave for today.

* Dry and relatively benign weather is expected across the region
  beginning on Thursday.

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.DISCUSSION...through Monday.

Weak shortwave dropping south through northern Nevada/Utah will
continue to push south through the day. There isn`t a lot of
moisture associated with this shortwave, but a few light showers
will be possible overnight and early Wednesday morning right along
the leading edge of the shortwave. A webcam in Lee Canyon was
indicating some light snow, but accumulations are not expected. As
the shortwave continues to drop south additional light showers will
develop today across the higher elevations of eastern Lincoln and
northern Mohave counties. Again, no accumulations are expected. The
biggest impact from this shortwave will be the increasing north
winds. Most areas will see winds 15 to 25 mph with a few gusts
approaching 30 mph. The strongest winds will be located down the
lower Colorado River Valley where a Wind Advisory has been issued
for Lake Mead and Lake Mohave due to 15 to 25 mph sustained
northerly winds gusting up to 35 mph this afternoon. These winds
will have the potential to result in 1 to 3 foot waves on the lakes,
making for hazardous boating conditions for small watercraft. Along
with the gusty winds, temperatures will also drop a few degrees with
below normal readings expected today and Thursday.

Once this shortwave pushes out of the area, we will start to see
ridging pushing in from the Pacific allowing temperatures to rise to
above normal readings by this weekend and early next week. Winds
will generally remain light across the area, but occasional breezy
north winds will occur down the lower Colorado River Valley
impacting mainly Lake Mohave. Dry conditions are also expected into
the middle part of next week.
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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Winds
will remain under 10 knots, following typical diurnal directional
trends through Wednesday morning. SCT-BKN clouds above 10kft
expected overnight before clearing in the early morning hours.
Winds will shift to the north and pick up on Wednesday morning with
gusts of 20 to 25 knots continuing into the afternoon before
settling down. It is possible that winds could shift more
northeasterly in the afternoon, as this often happens earlier than
expected. VFR conditions through the TAF period.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Across the region, winds
generally remain around 5-10KT through tonight, following typical
diurnal directional patterns. The exception to this is the western
Mojave Desert, where westerly winds prevail, increasing to 12 to 15
knots this evening. Beginning later tonight, north to northwest
winds will begin to push through the area from northwest to
southeast. 10 to 15 knot sustained winds with 15 to 25 knot gusts
will accompany this wind shift, with stronger gusts possible in the
Colorado River Valley during the day Wednesday. VFR conditions
through the TAF period.
&&

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

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Gorelow
AVIATION...Morgan

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