Las Vegas is basking under hotter-than-usual temperatures, and it doesn't look like there's a cool down in sight until the weekend. "Above normal temperatures will continue through the week before trending cooler and closer to normal late in the weekend and early next week," the National Weather Service latest forecast discussion stated, forecasting that light winds today will be followed by northerly breezes on Wednesday due to an incoming weather disturbance.
The mercury is set to hit highs 14 to 18 degrees above what's considered normal for this time of year on Tuesday, although not quite reaching record-breaking territory, this heat is accompanied by a weak shortwave that's enhancing surface mixing slightly, temps might take a tiny dip on Wednesday but will still sit comfortably above what we're used to for February, as reported by the National Weather Service.
Looking towards the weekend, a cut-off low coming in from Southern California is expected to bring more dynamic weather conditions starting Sunday – but don't get your hopes up for a major rain dance, "overall precipitation chances are generally less than 15%," as per the National Weather Service, with a more significant difference in timing and impacts from a second cut-off low hot on its heels, which could stir up gusty winds and a touch of rain early next week.
Those planning flights should be aware of potential wind shifts affecting Las Vegas' Harry Reid airport, "Light winds following typical, daily patterns are expected through at least 03z this evening," the National Weather Service stated, with uncertainty lingering about the timing of the change, and if the shift occurs overnight, wind direction might favor the north-northwesterly, but if it holds off until after Wednesday's sunrise a northeasterly breeze is more likely, in the skies, expect a few scattered clouds, but mostly clear conditions by tonight.
Northerly winds are expected to pick up along the Colorado River Valley, possibly reaching gusts over 40 mph near Laughlin. Spotters are asked to report any major weather events. For the rest of southern Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southeast California, the weather will be calm with light winds and few clouds, but winds are expected to pick up late at night.
