Nipton, California 7 Day Weather Forecast

Wx Forecast - Wx Discussion - Wx Aviation

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FXUS65 KVEF 222332
AFDVEF

Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service Las Vegas NV
333 PM PST Sun Feb 22 2026

.KEY MESSAGES...

* Mostly sunny skies and light winds continue through midweek as
  temperatures continue to gradually warm heading into next weekend.

* Midweek, incoming moisture will bring low chances of
  precipitation to the Sierra and increased cloud cover to parts
  of the region.

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.DISCUSSION...through next weekend.

High pressure ridging will be the dominant force influencing our
weather through the upcoming week. High pressure currently focused
across the southwestern US will amplify late in the week and into
the weekend, with temperatures climbing well above normal. Mojave
Desert valleys will climb to near 80 degrees or higher Friday
through Sunday, and may even eclipse 90 in the lower reaches of
the Colorado River Valley near Lake Havasu, as well as lowest
parts of Death Valley. Temperatures this warm will constitute
"Minor" HeatRisk for those spending time outdoors without
acclimation to temperatures, particularly affecting those
sensitive to heat.

There will be a weakening atmospheric river focusing into
Northern California Thursday before weakening as it moves
southward. By the time it reaches the southern Sierra, there won`t
be a whole lot left of it. However, some light precipitation
remains possible in the southern Sierra, mostly north of Mt
Whitney, which will largely fall as rain below 10kft AGL. Without
much dynamic forcing, just some enhanced mid and high cloud cover
is expected anywhere else.

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.AVIATION...For Harry Reid...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Light
winds will persist through the TAF period, generally following
typical diurnal directional patterns. VFR conditions will prevail
into Monday with periods of scattered to broken high clouds, with
bases AOA 20kft AGL.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwestern Arizona and
southeastern California...For the 00Z Forecast Package...Outside of
the Colorado River Valley, winds will be light and follow typical
diurnal directional trends through Monday Evening. In the Colorado
River Valley, northerly winds with occasional gusts to 25 to 30
knots will persist into Monday near IFP but lighter north winds are
expected near KEED, generally in the 10-15 knot range. VFR
conditions will prevail through the TAF period, with periods of
scattered to broken high clouds and bases generally remaining AOA
20kft AGL.

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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/AVIATION...Outler


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