Today - March 9	Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 12 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.
	Tonight - March 9	Mostly clear. Low around 53, with temperatures rising to around 55 overnight. South southwest wind 6 to 10 mph.
	Tuesday - March 10	Sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
	Tuesday Night - March 10	Mostly clear, with a low around 56. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
	Wednesday - March 11	Sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind around 6 mph.
	Wednesday Night - March 11	Clear, with a low around 58.
	Thursday - March 12	Sunny, with a high near 86.
	Thursday Night - March 12	Clear, with a low around 60.
	Friday - March 13	Sunny, with a high near 88.
	Friday Night - March 13	Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
	Saturday - March 14	Sunny, with a high near 90.
	Saturday Night - March 14	Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
	Sunday - March 15	Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
	Sunday Night - March 15	Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

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FXUS65 KVEF 091733
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
1033 AM PDT Mon Mar 9 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Isolated showers possible across far southeastern portions of the 
  forecast area today.

* A significant warming trend ensues this week, with temperatures
  reaching 15-20 degrees above normal by the weekend.

&&

.DISCUSSION...through the weekend.

Latest satellite imagery shows a cutoff low spinning off the Baja 
Peninsula. Guidance has this low drifting ENE today, just close 
enough to bring a ~20% chance of isolated showers across 
southeastern San Bernardino and southern Mohave counties, mainly 
south of I-40. Cannot rule out a rumble of thunder or two (10% 
chance). Gusty outflow winds of 30-40 mph are possible (20%) near 
any precipitation activity. Elsewhere, dry conditions prevail.

The main story throughout the forecast period is the significant 
warming trend as ridging builds. Highs today are forecast to range 
from the upper 60s to low 80s. However, by Sunday, we're looking at 
highs in the upper 70s to mid 90s. Forecast values over the weekend 
are 15-20 degrees above normal, resulting in widespread minor 
HeatRisk (moderate in Death Valley). Looking at Las Vegas 
specifically, latest guidance indicates a 25-50% chance of reaching 
90 on Friday, which would tie the earliest occurrence of 90 on 
record. Chances for 90+ jump to over 75% on Saturday. Looking ahead 
to next week, models are in good agreement that high pressure will 
continue to build. In other words, the warming trend shows no sign 
of stopping through mid-March. Daily and monthly records are likely 
to be challenged.

&&

.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Light 
winds late this morning will veer to the southeast after 20Z as 
speeds increase to 10 to 13 knots with a few gusts near 20 knots. 
Winds will diminish after sunset and settle into a typical 
southwesterly direction.  Similar wind patterns are expected on 
Tuesday, although afternoon speeds are not expected to be as high. 
VFR conditions will prevail through Tuesday, with FEW to SCT clouds 
with bases AOA 15kft AGL expected. Temperatures will warm through 
the week, with a greater than 50 percent chance of readings 
exceeding 90 degrees by the weekend. 

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast 
California...For the 18Z Forecast Package...Light and variable winds 
across the area late this morning will turn southeast by early 
afternoon, with speeds increasing to around 10 to 15 knots and a few 
higher gusts, particularly during the late afternoon and early 
evening. After sunset, winds are expected to diminish, with speeds 
in most areas falling below 10 knots. The exception will be in the 
northern Owens Valley/KBIH where up-valley winds gusting to near 20 
knots are expected through the evening. There is a very low chance 
(less than 20 percent) of isolated thunderstorms affecting far 
southern areas of the region near KEED/KHII this evening and early 
tonight. Similar wind patterns are expected Tuesday, although speeds 
will be a bit lighter than what is forecast for today. Aside from 
the potential convection mentioned above, VFR conditions will 
prevail through Tuesday with only FEW to SCT clouds with bases AOA 
12kft AGL expected. 

&&

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

&&

$$

DISCUSSION...Woods 
AVIATION...Planz 

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