FXUS65 KVEF 230314

AFDVEF



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Las Vegas NV

815 PM PDT Wed Apr 22 2026



.KEY MESSAGES...



*   Mild weather with decreased wind and slowly warming temperatures 

    over the next couple of days.



*   Our next weather system arrives over the weekend, with the 

    potential to bring precipitation, increased winds, and cooler 

    temperatures.



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.DISCUSSION...Through Tuesday.



Winds have decreased today as low pressure tracks northeast. Gusty 

but lighter west to southwest winds will persist through the 

afternoon hours today across much of the area. Temperatures will 

increase slowly over the next few days with highs topping out a few 

degrees above normal on Friday before our next low pressure system 

develops from an open trough in the eastern Pacific Ocean.



The weekend weather system will bring stronger wind and increased 

precipitation chances to the area. The highest chance for 

precipitation will be the southern Great Basin where 0.25 to 0.5 

inches of rain could fall Saturday afternoon through Sunday. There 

may be a few sprinkles in the Las Vegas Valley and areas south, but 

those showers will not be widespread. There will also be the 

possibility of a little snow at the higher elevations. The forecast 

trend has been increasing with respect to precipitation so stay tuned 

for future updates.



Yet another trough will impact the area early next week. At this 

time it seems weaker and with less moisture but will keep us windy 

through at least Tuesday.





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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 00Z Forecast Package... 

Westerly breezes this evening will shift northwesterly overnight. 

Timing and magnitude of the northerly winds remain uncertain. 

General expectation is for northwesterly winds of 8 to 12 knots once 

the wind shift arrives.  Regardless of the magnitude initially, 

expecting speeds of 10-15 knots to set in after sunrise and continue 

until weakening in the afternoon. Few to scattered high clouds at 

times.



For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast 

California...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Westerly to 

southwesterly winds continue this evening along and south of 

Interstate 15. Gusts in this region generally 20-30 knots. Farther 

north, northwesterly breezes are pushing southward behind a cold 

front. The southward progression of the front continues overnight 

through the Mojave Desert, with gusts of 15-30 knots possible. 

Northerly winds expected to gradually weaken Thursday afternoon, 

especially north of I-15. Few to scattered high clouds at times.



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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...Berc

AVIATION...Woods/Outler



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