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KEY MESSAGES

* Strong high pressure will result in historic March warmth this week.

* Dry and mild weather is favored through next weekend, but a more unsettled pattern is possible for the final week of March.

DISCUSSION

Light east breezes and mild temperatures will round out the weekend before attention turns to record-breaking warmth this week. Unseasonably strong high pressure begins to overspread the region Monday, sharply increasing temperatures by around 5-10F compared to today. While records may just be out of reach, daytime highs are projected to be in the mid-60s to upper 70s Monday, which is about 15-20F above seasonal averages.

The Tuesday through Friday timeframe will feature the warmest temperatures as daytime highs climb well into the 70s and 80s. Records will be shattered during these days as temperatures will resemble those more typical of early to mid June. Reno continues to have a high likelihood (as much as 85%) of reaching/exceeding 83F and setting a new all-time record for warmest March day. Area waterways will continue to running fast and cold with additional snowmelt, so avoid cooling off in them!

While temperatures will continue to trend well above normal next weekend, high pressure will finally depart eastward and allow for steady cooling into the weekend. We'll be devoid of any precipitation through next weekend, but there continues to be hints of a pattern change that may bring wetter weather during the last week of March.

-Salas

AVIATION

Widespread VFR conditions with light east breezes prevail today. Significant warming this week may pose density altitude impacts for western Nevada terminals, particularly after Monday when temperatures are warmest. Reductions to slantwise visibilities will also be possible each morning due to inversions and subsequent haze.

-Salas

REV Watches/Warnings/Advisories

NV...None. CA...None.