The National Weather Service says the region will see “periods of breezy north winds” along the Colorado River Valley this week. Temperatures are expected to rise “well-above seasonal normals by mid-week,” possibly nearing daily records, according to the National Weather Service.
By next week, conditions are expected to return to more typical temperatures. The forecast notes a brief warm-up and continued breezy conditions as the main weather features, as reported by the National Weather Service.
A high-pressure system over the western U.S. is expected to bring mild conditions to Las Vegas this week, while stronger gusts are likely near Lakes Mohave and Havasu due to a north–south pressure gradient. Aviation impacts at Harry Reid International are expected to be minimal, with the National Weather Service stating that "winds will follow typical diurnal directional patterns through the forecast period, remaining light with speeds under 8KT," and skies are expected to stay mostly clear. Weather spotters have been activated to report any significant conditions.
