Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Independence, CA

DISCUSSION
through Monday.

A strong high pressure ridge will continue to dominate conditions over the western United States through at least the first half of next week. As a result of the tight pressure gradient associated with this high, gusty, terrain-enhanced winds will persist down the Colorado River Valley. The strongest winds are still expected from the southern portions of Lake Mohave near Davis Dam, down to the Needles area, where gusts up to 40 mph will be possible each day.
These winds will also create waves between 1 and 3 feet, and boaters are advised to use extra caution while out on the lake and river.

Temperatures will continue to climb through the middle of the week as the center of the high builds over the region. By Wednesday, highs will average around 10 degrees above normal in most areas, which for Las Vegas translates to highs topping out in the low 70s.
However, guidance values have been reduced in some sheltered valleys, including Death Valley, as light winds and a temperature inversion just above the surface should minimize heating and keep readings several degrees below guidance values, though still above seasonal norms. By the end of the week and into the weekend, the ridge is expected to weaken, allowing temperatures to gradually decrease; however, readings will still remain around 5 degrees above normal well into next week.

AVIATION
For Harry Reid
For the 00Z Forecast Package
Light and variable winds will continue across the area through the evening, with speeds generally remaining 8 knots or less. There continues to be some disagreement among the models overnight regarding wind direction, with about 50 percent of the guidance indicating a turn to the northwest, while the remainder keeps winds more southwesterly. Regardless of direction, speeds are expected to remain light at less than 8 knots. Northeast winds will return by late Wednesday morning, and a few gusts to 10 knots will be possible during the afternoon. VFR conditions will prevail through Wednesday, with only a few high clouds with bases AOA 20kft AGL at times.

For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona and southeast California
For the 00Z Forecast Package
The main forecast concern through the TAF period will continue to be gusty, terrain- enhanced winds blowing down the Colorado River Valley. Gusts of 30 to 40 knots will persist near KIFP through early evening, while winds near KEED will be a bit lighter, although still gusty. Winds in these areas will diminish slightly overnight; however, the gusty northerly winds, with gusts to 40 knots, will return by late Wednesday morning. Elsewhere across the region, winds will remain light, with directions following typical diurnal trends. VFR conditions will prevail through Wednesday, with only a few high clouds with bases AOA 20kft AGL at times.

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