461 FXUS65 KVEF 111110 AFDVEF Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Las Vegas NV 310 AM PST Thu Dec 11 2025 .KEY MESSAGES... * Warmer than normal temperatures will continue through tomorrow, and another period of breezy northerly winds is expected down the Colorado River Valley this afternoon. * Temperatures will gradually cool over the weekend and early next week, but conditions will remain dry across most areas. && .DISCUSSION...through next Thursday. High pressure will remain in place across the region into the weekend, maintaining well above normal temperatures and clear skies. See the climate section below for additional details on potential record temperatures today and Friday. Winds will be light over most of the area, except in the lower Colorado River Valley where a tightened pressure gradient will maintain breezy north winds, generally near and south of Davis Dam. Waves of 1 to 2 feet will still be possible today from Laughlin/Bullhead City to Needles, and any outdoor recreation and marine interests should continue to exercise caution. The pressure gradient will weaken by the weekend, allowing winds to decrease. Over the weekend and early next week, the ridge will flatten as a series of shortwaves embedded within the mean flow track across southern California and northern Mexico. No precipitation is anticipated with this system, but an increase in high cloud cover is expected, which will help lower temperatures by several degrees. A slight increase in moisture moving into central California next week may bring a few light snow showers to the higher elevations of the Sierra in far northern Inyo County. However, at this point, snow amounts are expected to be light (a few inches), and no significant impacts are anticipated. && .AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Light winds following typical daytime and nighttime patterns are expected through Friday morning. VFR clear skies will persist through the TAF period. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California...For the 12Z Forecast Package...Clear skies through the TAF period. Light winds with typical directional patterns are expected in most location. The exception will be the Colorado River Valley, where north winds similar but a bit lighter than yesterday will set up this afternoon. Gusts of 20 to 25 KT can be expected during the day, especially around KIFP, before settling down again after sunset. && .CLIMATE...Numerous climate locations across the region have a forecast high temperature and/or forecast warm low temperature within 3 degrees of the daily record today and Friday. The table below shows the daily record maximum temperature and the year the record was last set. An asterisk (*) denotes which records are in jeopardy (within 3 degrees of the forecast). A double asterisk (**) denotes which sites have forecast values that will tie or break the existing record. MAX THU, DEC 11 FRI, DEC 12 Record(Yr) Record(Yr) Las Vegas 72(1939)** 74(1958)* Bishop 78(1958) 74(1953) Needles 78(1958)** 80(1958)* Daggett 79(1958) 83(1958) Kingman 77(1950) 72(1950)** Desert Rock 68(2010)** 72(1988)** Death Valley 81(1914)* 79(1924)** The table below shows the daily record warm minimum temperature and the year the record was last set. An asterisk (*) denotes which records are in jeopardy (within 3 degrees of the forecast). A double asterisk (**) denotes which sites have forecast values that will tie or break the existing record. WARM MIN THU, DEC 11 FRI, DEC 12 Record(Yr) Record(Yr) Las Vegas 50(2014)** 51(1995)** Bishop 36(2016) 44(1956) Needles 54(2014)* 59(1995) Daggett 53(2016) 51(1995)* Kingman 47(1981)* 51(1934) Desert Rock 47(1996)** 53(1995) Death Valley 58(1914)* 60(1914)* && .SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...Spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures. && $$ DISCUSSION/CLIMATE...Planz AVIATION...Nickerson For more forecast information...see us on our webpage: https://weather.gov/lasvegas or follow us on Facebook and Twitter