FXUS65 KVEF 271713

AFDVEF



Area Forecast Discussion

National Weather Service Las Vegas NV

1013 AM PDT Mon Oct 27 2025



.KEY MESSAGES...



* Areas of breezy north winds are expected through the first half

  of the week, peaking on Tuesday.



* Dry weather and seasonable temperatures persist through the 

  upcoming week.



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.DISCUSSION...through Sunday.



As the weekend trough pushes off to our east, high pressure builds 

across the eastern Great Basin and northern Rockies. The resultant N-

S pressure gradient will drive northerly breezes for the first half 

of the week. Most days and locations, gusts of 15-25 mph can be 

expected. However, as the gradient maximizes on Tuesday, so too will 

the winds. Strongest winds are expected in the lower Colorado River 

Valley, where gusts of 30-40 mph are likely (50-70%). Main concern 

will be increased waves and hazardous boating on the lakes. Winds 

subside in the second half of the week.



Beyond the winds, expecting quite pleasant conditions across the 

region as high pressure builds. Temperatures are forecast to run 

near or slightly above normal for late October, with most locations 

topping out in the 70s and 80s. Dry conditions prevail as 

precipitation chances remain below 10%.



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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Wind 

will be the concern. Northeasterly winds should reach the terminal 

by noon, and the best chance for 10+ knots is between 19z and 22z 

with a 40% probability. If they do exceed this threshold, the 

direction will be between 010 and 070. Winds should weaken and turn 

back westerly around sunset, if not before. Another push of north to 

northeast winds could reach the terminal overnight, but the more 

likely scenario (~60% chance) is for these winds to affect Nellis 

AFB and areas down the Colorado River. Tuesday will likely see the 

strongest northeasterly winds at the terminal, with sustained speeds 

around 10 knots beginning in the morning. Stronger gusts cannot be 

ruled out. Mostly clear skies.



For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast 

California...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Expect northerly breezes 

through this afternoon, with the strongest gusts of 20 to 30 knots 

in rural areas of Esmeralda and Nye counties. Northerly winds will 

increase overnight and persist through Tuesday, with the strongest 

gusts of 30 to 40 knots expected in areas of north-south oriented 

terrain, such as the Colorado River Valley and Death Valley. Mostly 

clear skies.



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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...Woods



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