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KEY MESSAGES

* Near to record warmth continues across Northern and Central Nevada thru the weekend

* Strong winds over northern NV expected this afternoon

* Dry weather will persist thru the weekend

UPDATE

Issued at 1256 AM PDT Thu Mar 26 2026

The current forecast remains on track. No significant updates were required.

DISCUSSION

(This evening through next Tuesday)

WEATHER PATTERN OVERVIEW: For the first time in over a week, record breaking temperatures are not forecast for today, the result of a cold front skirting northern Nevada. The relief will be short lived however, as southwest flow continues, allowing temperatures to return to the 70s for the weekend. Cooling continues to be forecast to start next week as long range models remain consistent with an upper level trough strengthening just off the Pacific coast. Initially this system will funnel Pacific moisture onshore, before beginning to travel onshore to directly impact the forecast area by midweek. Precipitation potential remains significant, with the entire forecast area having a 15% chance of precipitation during at least one six hour period Monday through Wednesday, with much stronger potential in northern Nevada.

FORECAST CONFIDENCE & DEVIATIONS: High confidence in temporary cooling then continued near to record temperatures through this weekend. Low to moderate confidence in precipitation for the first half of next week, with low confidence in onset timing. Blended NBM with NBM 25th in the usual cold valleys for tonights low temperatures as base NBM has been running warm again.

AVIATION

VFR conditions expected at all sites through the next 24 hours with breezes gusting to around 25KT at all sites.

LKN Watches/Warnings/Advisories

None.