Las Vegas residents can expect a calm weekend as the active weather pattern moves out. Today, light snow is possible over the eastern slopes of the southern Sierra, with some scattered snow showers in southern Nevada's higher elevations. Conditions will calm down later, but there may be some gusty winds, according to the National Weather Service.
Today, Aspendell could see 1-3 inches of snow, with up to 6 inches on higher peaks, while the Spring Mountains might just get a dusting. Winds in the Mojave Desert could gust up to 30-40 mph, and the valley could see gusts of 20-30 mph. Looking ahead, a weather system from British Columbia will bring more clouds and some rain to the Sierra crest, with snow levels around 6000-7000 feet, meaning rain rather than snow for the Owens Valley. Over the weekend, expect more cloud cover and slightly warmer temperatures, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Harry Reid International Airport is expecting winds to shift from the northwest to the northeast, with speeds staying below 10 knots in the morning. By afternoon, gusts could increase to 20-25 knots in the evening. There will be scattered to broken mid- and high-level clouds, but minimal chance of precipitation. Overall, the weather should not significantly impact flight schedules, but pilots should be prepared for gusty conditions later in the day. The National Weather Service continues to monitor the situation.
