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FXUS65 KVEF 111122
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
322 AM PST Sun Jan 11 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Gusty north winds to persist over the next couple of days across
  the Colorado River Valley, mainly affecting recreation and area
  lakes.

* Temperatures will rise as high pressure builds in across the
  Western U.S. This will bring about a prolonged period of mild to
  warm and dry weather conditions.

&&

.DISCUSSION...

No significant changes from previous discussion as high pressure
continues to build over the southwestern United States over the next
several days leading to warming temperatures and dry conditions.
Winds will not be much of a concern today as surface gradients
continue to relax, but the one exception will be the Colorado River
Valley, specifically near Laughlin/Bullhead City where gradients
will remain tighter leading to daily afternoon breezy conditions at
least the middle part of next week. Wave heights between Cottonwood
Cove and Davis Dam will likely be in the 1-3 foot range leading to
some isolated boating concerns.

The longer range models suggest that high pressure will remain
parked over the Desert Southwest for the next 7-10 days leading to a
continuation of above normal temperatures, lighter winds, and dry
conditions. This could also lead to some of the deeper valleys, such
as Death Valley, to see strong daily inversions helping to limit
afternoon temperatures.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Light
westerly winds early this morning will veer to the northeast by
mid morning, increasing to around 8-10KT. These winds will
persist through sunset before becoming light and shifting to the
southwest. VFR conditions prevail with bands of high clouds around
25kft expected to expand across the area late morning onward.


For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast
California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Elevated and gusty
terrain-enhanced northerly winds will continue through the
Colorado River Valley today from near IFP to EED. The strongest
gusts are expected around IFP, where gusts to 30-35KT will persist
through this evening before gradually decreasing. Elsewhere,
winds early this morning are light and somewhat variable, and will
settle out of the north to northeast by late morning/early
afternoon with speeds generally around 5-10KT, becoming light once
again after sunset. VFR conditions prevail with FEW-SCT high
clouds around 25kft.

&&

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

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Gorelow
AVIATION...Phillipson

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