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FXUS65 KVEF 022226
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
226 PM PST Mon Mar 2 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Cooling temperatures and breezy conditions expected today and
  Tuesday.

* Temperatures cool further and gusty winds return mid-to-late week
  as a weather system pushes through the region.

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.DISCUSSION...Today through Sunday.

As a weak shortwave trough skirts the area, breezy conditions
continue across the Mojave Desert. Winds will be in the 15-20 mph
range in most areas through sunset this evening with a some areas
experiencing wind gusts closer to 30-35 mph. A Wind Advisory
remains in effect for western San bernardino County through the
evening. High temperatures will gradually cool through Wednesday
before brief ridging will bring a slight increase to temperatures
on Thursday. Wind will increase late Wednesday into Thursday in
response to a stronger low pressure system moving in from the
northwest. At this point it appears winds in the 30-40 mph range
are possible, but will wait to see how the system evolves over
the next 24 hours or so before determining times and locations for
potential wind advisories. Temperatures will plummet by 10 to 15
degrees by Friday, but will still be near normal for this time of
year. Ridging builds in across the area as a low pressure system
cuts off near the Baja Peninsula. Depending on the location this
sets up, our wind and temperature forecast could fluctuate a bit.
However, at this time it seems a warming trend through the weekend
with a possible return to near-record high temperatures early
next week.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast
Package...Southwesterly winds will increase this afternoon with peak
gusts between 25 and 30 knots, lasting through the afternoon. Gusts
will end around sunset but sustained winds persist over 10 knots,
shifting to the northwest between 03 and 06Z. There is a 20 to 30
percent probability of speeds reaching over 10 knots after 06Z. SCT
to BKN clouds at or above 15kft persist through the evening,
clearing overnight.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Gusty southwesterly
winds pick up this afternoon across much of the Mojave Desert.
Expect gusts to peak in the 20 to 30 knot range, with stronger gusts
up to 35 knots near KDAG. Overall, gusts should start to diminish
after sunset. Gusty northwesterly winds pick up in the Owens Valley
near KBIH later this morning with a frontal passage, reaching the
Las Vegas Valley and Colorado River Valley tonight. SCT to BKN mid
and high clouds will persist will start to clear out later today.
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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/AVIATION...Berc


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