Las Vegas will experience warmer and dry conditions through midweek, with temperatures running 8–10 degrees above normal. However, "a trough of low pressure will bring gusty winds, cooler temperatures, and increased precipitation chances to the region late this week," according to the National Weather Service.
The system is expected to move in by late Wednesday, bringing widespread precipitation through Friday night. "Thursday afternoon and night should have the highest and most widespread chances as PWATs increase to 150%-200% of normal, however amounts remain uncertain with a significant spread in QPF between the 10th and 90th percentile," as stated by the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service reports "widespread 50%+ probabilities for impactful wind gusts over 40 MPH on Thursday," indicating strong southwest winds are expected. Light winds and VFR conditions are forecast for now, with some stronger winds in the Colorado River Valley possibly affecting aviation. Weather spotters are encouraged to report any significant conditions as the pattern shifts later this week.
