The City of Lights can expect to maintain its warm and mild streak through the weekend, reports the National Weather Service Las Vegas, but residents should brace for chillier temperatures as we head into the next week. According to the National Weather Service, the typical December cool has been postponed by a high-pressure area which will soon shift, bringing with it more seasonally appropriate weather for this time of year.
Las Vegans have been basking in temperatures about 5 to 10 degrees above normal, but the thermometer is expected to fall back to typical readings as a trough from the Pacific Northwest moves in. Breezy conditions will persist, especially in the lower Colorado River Valley where places like Laughlin and Needles might experience wind gusts of 25 to 35 mph. Nevertheless, the bright side to this forecast is the inclusion of "mostly clear skies and
mild weather are on tap for today", as cited by the National Weather Service.
Monday ushers in the shift, with gusty northerly winds predicted to buffet the region and temperatures descending to November norms. Particularly noteworthy are potential early-week low temperatures that could flirt with the freezing mark in areas around the Las Vegas Valley and near Twentynine Palms and Yucca Valley, offering a stark contrast to recent mild conditions. Such temperature dips have been estimated at a 10 to 30 percent probability by the National Weather Service, offering a jarring, if not unexpected transition into the colder month at hand.
Critically, despite the wind and cold, no precipitation is on the horizon to alleviate dry conditions. This drying trend is anticipated to hold for both aviators and outdoor enthusiasts alike, with the National Weather Service confirming "No impactful aviation weather is expected today" which makes for continued clear skies above the 25,000-foot mark. Aviation-specific concerns include elevated winds along the Colorado River Valley, with KEED and KIFP experiencing gusts potentially topping 25KT this afternoon, before decreasing after nightfall.
