
Las Vegas is approaching the New Year with mild and dry conditions, according to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service. In a discussion released early Monday, experts noted that Las Vegas can expect mostly dry and mild conditions for the next seven days, making the transition into 2025 relatively uneventful weather-wise. While breezy north winds are expected to persist in the Colorado River Valley through Tuesday, the rest of the area will experience lighter winds, bringing a calm end to a gusty weekend.
Temperatures, which have been slightly above average for this time of year, are expected to gradually cool and return to seasonal norms as the year comes to a close, confirmed the National Weather Service. Las Vegas is expected to remain precipitation-free, with only occasional passing high clouds in the sky.
Looking ahead, the forecast from Wednesday through Sunday indicates that a low-amplitude ridge will persist across the Southwest, keeping the active storm track to the north over the Pacific Northwest. This is expected to result in above-normal temperatures and mostly sunny days, with occasional high clouds passing overhead. Precipitation is forecast to remain north of the Las Vegas area, with little to no chance of rain.
A potential shortwave is expected to move into the Pacific Northwest and northern Great Basin by Friday, with varying forecasts. Some models indicate the possibility of Sierra snow and gusty winds on Friday and Saturday, while others suggest a drier scenario with only a light dusting of snow at higher elevations. A ridge is anticipated to build after the shortwave, and the associated northerly flow could bring colder, dry air to Las Vegas. However, the forecast indicates that the region is likely to remain dry.
For those traveling by air, Harry Reid International Airport is not expecting significant wind issues or operational impacts from cloud cover, with winds forecast to remain below 8 knots and high clouds positioned well above 20,000 feet. The National Weather Service encourages spotters and weather enthusiasts to report any notable weather observations.