Las Vegas residents and visitors can expect continued dry and warm conditions, as the National Weather Service Las Vegas NV forecasts above-normal temperatures through next week. According to a weather discussion released early this morning, gusty north winds will also persist down the Colorado River Valley, especially affecting areas between Laughlin and Needles.
The National Weather Service's report detailed that peak gusts reaching 25 to 35 mph are likely to stir up waves between 2 and 4 feet on Lake Mohave, which could spell trouble for small boat operators. Meanwhile, lesser winds are expected across other parts of Southern Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southeast California, with typical afternoon breezes to be encountered.
As the ridge of high pressure over the Pacific Coast starts to weaken, temperatures will move from a range of 10 degrees above normal to nearer normal by the week's end. Death Valley, however, will experience a break from its usual temperature inversion today due to the elevated winds, leading to somewhat warmer conditions akin to those of recent days. But as the winds subside tomorrow, temperature inversions are anticipated to return, bringing cooler temperatures back to the valley.
For aviators, the outlook is quite clear. VFR (Visual Flight Rules) conditions are expected to maintain throughout the Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) period with light winds in the morning giving way to northeast winds of 8 to 12 knots in the afternoon at Harry Reid International Airport. VFR conditions will prevail through the TAF period, the NWS report specified, though stronger winds down the river valley will continue to present challenges at KIFP and KEED, with gusts of up to 35 knots likely. Weather spotters in the region are encouraged to report significant conditions as per the standard operating procedures.
No precipitation is on the horizon for the Mojave Desert, as the prevailing ridge will bar any moisture from entering the area. Prospects of low pressure near Baja raise some possibility of moisture later in the week, but it is not forecasted to affect Southern Nevada nor its parched grounds.
