FXUS65 KVEF 051041

AFDVEF



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Las Vegas NV

241 AM PST Thu Nov 5 2026



.KEY MESSAGES...



* Northerly winds will pick up Friday and Saturday, with stronger

  speeds and elevated wave heights along the Colorado River

  Valley. Otherwise, quiet conditions.



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.DISCUSSION...Today through Wednesday.



Heights will drop and clouds will increase this afternoon as a 

result of an approaching shortwave, which will keep temperatures 

below-normal for another day. This shortwave will continue to 

strengthen as it sags southward before closing off on Friday over 

central Arizona. Meanwhile, a growing ridge of high pressure in the 

eastern Pacific Ocean will nose into the Great Basin, allowing 

temperatures to gradually climb late-week into the weekend. The 

increased pressure gradients as a result of a ridge to our north and 

a closed low to our southeast will bring gusty north winds to the 

forecast area on Friday and Saturday with speeds generally between 

15 and 25 mph. However, due to topographic enhancement along the 

Colorado River Valley, expect locally higher sustained wind speeds 

of 15 to 25 mph and gusts to 40 mph. A Lake Wind Advisory has been 

issued for Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu from early Friday morning 

through Saturday afternoon as a result, with expected wave heights 

between 2 and 3 feet. Heights continue to rise over the region 

through the remainder of the weekend and into next week, resulting 

in dry conditions and gradually warming temperatures.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Light 

winds will persist through today and tonight. Expect northeast 

winds this afternoon at 040-050 degrees (true) but speeds will 

likely remain under 8KT through the afternoon. Winds will shift to

a typical overnight wind direction at sunset before going back to

the northwest around 8KT around 09Z. Friday morning around 

sunrise, north to northwest winds will increase to around 10KT and

gusts up to 20KT are expected to develop. VFR skies are expected 

through the period. 



For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast

California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...In general, light winds 

favoring the north to northwest through much of the period. The 

exception will be the Colorado River Valley where north winds will 

gust 20-25KT this afternoon. Winds in the Colorado River Valley will 

diminish slightly this evening but will continue at about 10KT with 

occasional gusts 15-20KT through the night into Friday morning. 

Mostly clear VFR skies are expected through the period. 

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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...Soulat

AVIATION...Nickerson



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