Las Vegas will start the week with a spring preview, featuring clear skies, warm afternoons near 75°F, and cooler mornings in the upper 40s. This mostly sunny, comfortable pattern is expected to continue through midweek.
River Valley Winds Kick Up Trouble
While winds stay light around the Las Vegas Valley, a stronger northerly flow will take over the Colorado River Valley on Tuesday and Wednesday afternoons. Gusts are forecast to reach about 25 to 35 mph, a range that can make small boats feel pretty shaky.
Those gusts are expected to boost wave heights to roughly 1 to 3 feet on Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu, so boaters are urged to secure smaller craft and avoid exposed launch areas. This river wind and lake wave guidance comes from the National Weather Service.
What to Expect Through the Week
A ridge parked over the Southwest will keep temperatures running about 10 to 15°F above seasonal averages. In practical terms, that means sunny afternoons in the low to mid 70s through Wednesday, along with light north winds around 5 to 10 mph in the city.
Late in the week, a low near Baja may open up and shift the overall pattern toward the Desert Southwest. Forecast models are not in full agreement on how this plays out, so any light, spotty showers this weekend are still very much in the maybe category. For the latest timing and potential impacts, see the NWS Las Vegas forecast.
Plan Ahead
Mornings and evenings will stay on the cool side, so a light jacket is a smart move if you are out early or late, but outdoor plans in the valley should roll on as scheduled under mostly sunny skies. If you are heading to the river or area lakes on Tuesday or Wednesday, check the latest National Weather Service updates before launching and be ready to secure or postpone small-craft trips if gusts are in the forecast. Conditions on the lakes will be choppy even while things feel calm back in the city.
