Forecasters at the National Weather Service in Las Vegas are predicting a "low impact weather" day for the region today, with weak high pressure in place before a Pacific system brings increased cloud cover. The system could bring possible showers to the Sierra and central Nevada on Thursday and over the weekend, according to the National Weather Service.
Today, conditions will shift from quiet skies to partly to mostly cloudy, with temperatures that are "comparable or a few degrees warmer than yesterday." Looking ahead to Thursday, a Pacific weather system is expected to bring increased chances for precipitation. Forecasts now show "low chances for precipitation (20%-30%) now overspread most valley areas Thursday morning and afternoon, with moderate chances (40%-50%) in the terrain." The Sierra could see higher chances of precipitation, with up to a 60%-70% chance of rain or snow. However, due to limited moisture, significant impacts outside the mountains are unlikely, as stated by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service reports, "Storm total precipitation over 0.10 inches is highest in at crest of the Sierra, with low chances (20% or less) in the peaks of the Spring Mountains and parts of northern Lincoln County." Stronger winds are expected Thursday in the Sierra and Western Mojave Desert, but no wind advisories have been issued. After Thursday, the weather will stabilize with temperatures staying near normal. A system from British Columbia will bring light moisture to the Sierra this weekend but won't affect Las Vegas, which has been dry for over 150 days. A shortwave could impact northern areas early next week, but details are still unclear. At Harry Reid International Airport, expect mild winds and high cloud cover, with no precipitation threats. The National Weather Service encourages the public to report any significant weather.
