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FXUS65 KVEF 090524
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
924 PM PST Thu Jan 8 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Cool and windy conditions through Friday with precipitation 
  lingering in our eastern areas today.
 
* Dry and warming conditions expected this weekend through next week 
  as high pressure dominates.

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.DISCUSSION...through Wednesday.

The cold front that moved through this morning packed quite a punch, 
bringing widespread gusts of 35-55 mph and a quick shot of 
precipitation. Precipitation is now firmly in Mohave County. Some 
minor snow accumulations are possible above 5000 feet, but any 
impacts should be limited. Isolated wrap-around showers are possible 
(40%) this afternoon along and southeast of I-15, but precipitation 
chances come to an end this evening. The main story today is the 
wind, with widespread gusts of 40-55 mph. Winds weaken slightly 
tonight (enough to allow most of the Wind Advisories expire at 10PM 
PST) but remain elevated through Friday. The exception is the lower 
Colorado River Valley, where strong north winds and a Wind Advisory 
continue through 4PM PST Friday.

In the wake of today's cold front, the airmass will be notably 
cooler. Low temperatures on Friday should drop into the mid-30s on 
the outskirts of Las Vegas and the Morongo Morongo Valley, but think 
the winds will stave off a freeze. However, lighter winds and clear 
skies Friday night may allow portions of the Las Vegas valley to 
reach freezing Saturday morning. Latest NBM has 40-60% chances of 
this occurring, so freeze headlines may be needed in subsequent 
forecast packages if trends continue/hold. Over the weekend, high 
pressure builds over the Western US, promoting dry and warming 
conditions. By the middle of next week, forecast highs are ~10 
degrees above normal across the region.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 06Z Forecast Package...VFR 
conditions will persist through the TAF period. Gusty north winds 
continue through most of the TAF period with gusts 20-30 knots, 
generally between 330-030. Tomorrow afternoon, winds favor a more 
northeasterly direction and may turn past 030 at times. After 
sunset Friday, gusts will subside. 

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 06Z Forecast Package...Gusty north winds 
persist across the region through tomorrow afternoon. Most locations 
will see their strongest winds (20-35 knots) tonight, but peak gusts 
in the lower Colorado River Valley (30-45 knots) take hold tomorrow. 
Outside of the Colorado River Valley, wind gusts will generally 
drop off after sunset tomorrow evening.

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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...Woods
AVIATION...Stessman

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