Las Vegas is facing changing weather as a cold low-pressure system brings brisk north winds and light showers today. The National Weather Service expects cooler conditions to continue throughout the week. As this system moves out tonight, another weather disturbance is predicted for the weekend.
Early this morning, gusts reached 55 mph at North Las Vegas Airport and Nellis AFB. These strong northwest winds are expected to weaken tonight, causing the wind advisory to end as scheduled at 5 AM PDT/MST. A line of showers seen this morning is breaking up, and the winter weather advisory has also expired on time.
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas reports that dry weather will arrive tonight and Wednesday, bringing colder air. Northern Mohave County is expected to experience its first freeze of the season, with temperatures in the upper 20s near Colorado City on Wednesday morning. As a result, a Freeze Watch has been upgraded to a Freeze Warning. Las Vegas will see temperatures 8-10 degrees below average, with highs in the mid-60s and overnight lows in the mid to upper 40s.
From Thursday to Monday, a deep trough off the Pacific Northwest is expected to bring weather changes by Friday. The weekend forecast is uncertain, with different models showing varying outcomes. Las Vegas can anticipate a slight cooldown and possible rain as the situation develops.
Aviators should expect Northwest breezes in the Las Vegas Valley today, with gusts easing after the morning and becoming light by evening. The sky will clear up after some early scattered clouds, but clouds at 10,000 feet may return in the afternoon. There's a slight chance of light showers, mainly in the higher areas.
For the broader southern Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southeast California regions, similar conditions apply. Rampant north-northwest gusts will sweep through as the cold front continues its journey, weakening post-sunset. With spotters encouraged to report any significant weather impacts, the authorities remain vigilant as the region braces for the cold snap and anticipated precipitation.
