Las Vegas residents and visitors can expect warm temperatures and breezy conditions on Memorial Day. The National Weather Service reports gusty winds in the Mojave Desert, with speeds between 25 and 35 MPH. Widespread gusts over 40 MPH are not expected. Travelers to the Colorado River Valley should be aware of possible boating hazards due to south winds up to 20 MPH and waves between 1 and 3 feet.
Breezy conditions will continue through Tuesday due to an upper-level trough, but winds are expected to decrease by Tuesday evening as the trough moves east and a ridge builds in. This will lead to clear skies and slightly warmer temperatures, with highs on Tuesday 2–4 degrees higher than on Monday. No rain is expected. From Wednesday through Sunday, a high-pressure system will bring warm and dry weather across the west. Temperatures in parts of the Mojave Desert may exceed 100°F, with some areas like the Colorado River Valley and Death Valley possibly reaching 110°F. Light afternoon breezes are expected to continue, according to the National Weather Service.
A possible tropical system in the Eastern Pacific may bring moisture to the northwest Baja Coast, with uncertain effects on the Mojave Desert. Forecast models suggest the system will weaken, slightly lowering temperatures by Sunday. At Harry Reid Airport, high clouds and wind gusts up to 22 knots are expected this afternoon, decreasing around sunset. No major flight disruptions are expected. The National Weather Service asks spotters to report any significant weather or impacts. Warmer-than-average conditions are expected to continue through the week.
