Las Vegas started Saturday under clear skies and a sharp chill, with early morning temperatures sitting in the mid 30s (about 34°F). Sunshine is set to rule the sky, with an afternoon high near 58°F and light north winds, making it a comfortable setup for anyone with outdoor plans. From there, the valley heads into a steady warmup through the coming week, with afternoons turning noticeably warmer day by day.
Afternoon and Tonight
Mostly sunny skies are on tap this afternoon, with a high near 58°F and north winds around 5–6 mph. Tonight stays clear, and temperatures will drop back into the upper 30s. Chances of precipitation across the valley are essentially zero, so it will be a dry stretch through the evening. According to the National Weather Service Las Vegas office, light daily breezes are the main weather feature today.
Warm Trend This Week
A ridge building over the region will push afternoon highs into the 70s by early next week and into the upper 70s to possibly the low 80s later in the week. The NWS forecast discussion puts the odds of hitting 80°F at roughly 40% on Thursday and about 60% on Friday, and notes that most of the extra moisture will stay focused over the Sierra rather than drifting into the valley. For details on the pattern and timing, see the NWS forecast discussion.
Plan For It
Mornings will remain cool, so plan on layers for early errands and a light jacket for the drive, while afternoons look pleasant and dry for outdoor plans. Hikers and desert visitors should carry water as daytime highs climb, and boaters should keep an eye out for the occasional gust in the lower Colorado River Valley later in the week. For background on how this pattern has been developing, see our earlier Hoodline forecast on the holiday weekend sun before storms.
