The city of Las Vegas is gearing up for a warm week ahead as a high-pressure system sets its sights on the western United States. According to the National Weather Service Las Vegas NV, locals and visitors alike can expect "dry, mild, and warmer than normal temperatures" starting today and stretching into the weekend.
In the short term, the uptick in 500 mb heights suggests that the warming trend from the weekend will persist, with temperatures projected "around 3 to 7 degrees above normal for late September," the National Weather Service Las Vegas NV reported. Aside from heat, the weather in the region should remain relatively uneventful, with standard afternoon breezes anticipated.
Heading into the latter part of the week, the mercury is expected to rise even higher. Las Vegas has a "25 percent chance of reaching 100 on Wednesday," a probability that jumps to 50 percent by Saturday. However, by Sunday, a shift may begin as the low pressure off the California coast starts its eastward journey, causing the "Major HeatRisk" to fade, leaving behind "Moderate HeatRisk" in specific areasm as reported by the National Weather Service.
Aviation operations can continue expectedly, with the forecast predicting "Light winds with northeasterly components during the afternoon and southwest components overnight will continue through Tuesday" at Harry Reid International Airport. The rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southeast California will experience "diurnal winds generally 10kts or less," ensuring "VFR conditions will prevail at all sites with no significant cloud cover expected," as indicated by the forecast discussion. Spotters in the region are advised to report any significant weather occurrences as per the usual procedures. More detailed weather information can be found on the official National Weather Service website.
