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AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
302 AM PST Tue Jan 27 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Quiet weather continues through the week with gradually warming
  temperatures.

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.DISCUSSION...Today through Monday.

Ridging returns to the southwestern United States this week, which
will allow temperatures to gradually increase each day, with
temperatures 6-10 degrees above seasonal normals this weekend. In
general, skies will be mostly sunny, though shortwaves embedded in
the upper-level flow will result in periods of high clouds through
the week. These occasional shortwaves will also periodically
increase northerly wind gusts along the Colorado River Valley,
resulting in 1-2 ft waves on area lakes. The first of such
shortwaves will result in northerly wind gusts between 25 and 35 mph
on Thursday at Laughlin-Bullhead City, Katherine Landing, and
Needles.
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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Winds
remain light and follow typical, daily patterns. Chance of 10+ knots
is under 10% throughout the TAF period. Increasing clouds during the
day with bases at or above 15kft.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona and
southeastern California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Light and
diurnal winds anticipated across the majority of the region today.
The exception is the lower Colorado River Valley where northerly
gusts of 15-25 knots are likely (50-70%). Winds will weaken after
sunset. Scattered to broken clouds with bases at or above 15kft.
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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...Woods

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