Las Vegas residents and visitors should prepare for a major weather shift as the National Weather Service in Las Vegas reports “high confidence that a trough of low pressure will bring gusty winds and increased precipitation chances to the region.” Temperatures are expected to plunge by 10 to 15 degrees between Thursday and Saturday, dropping from well above normal to below normal, accompanied by gusty southwest winds up to 40 MPH in some areas, according to the National Weather Service.
By the weekend, the system could bring “anomalous rainfall amounts at times late Friday through Sunday,” with potential for unusually high moisture levels. The National Weather Service remains cautious about issuing advisories due to uncertain model forecasts, but advises travelers and outdoor planners to stay alert for rapid weather changes.
The National Weather Service reports that Harry Reid International Airport currently has light winds and VFR conditions. Clouds are expected to lower to around 10,000 to 15,000 feet overnight into Thursday morning. Southern Nevada, Northwest Arizona, and Southeast California also have light winds and cloud cover around 20,000 feet. The National Weather Service advises that precipitation and stronger winds are possible from Sunday into early next week and asks spotters to report any significant weather changes.
