Clear skies and a mild Thursday morning around 63°F in the Las Vegas Valley will quickly trade up for a warm afternoon near 85°F. Dry air and mostly sunny skies will give residents an early taste of the stronger warm-up waiting in the wings this weekend.
North-northeast winds of about 6 to 10 mph are expected today, with highs near 85°F and a similar 86°F high on Friday before a larger warmup sends valley temperatures into the low 90s. Overnight lows will hang in the low 60s, with gusts up to 18 mph possible Friday as northerly flow strengthens at times. Conditions should stay dry through Sunday, according to the National Weather Service office in Las Vegas.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Winds should stay on the lighter side this morning, then ramp up through midday and into the afternoon. The breeze will be most noticeable across exposed areas such as the Colorado River corridor, where gusts could reach 15 to 25 mph. Travelers flying in and out of Harry Reid International Airport should see mostly VFR conditions, but some afternoon thermal gusts may jostle smaller aircraft a bit and kick up minor crosswind issues on open roadways.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday and Sunday look noticeably hotter, with highs near 90°F and running several degrees above normal, so any outdoor plans will feel more like an early summer preview than a spring weekend. An earlier forecast first highlighted this warming trend; see how weekend heat cranks up for added context.
What To Expect Next Week
The heat should be short-lived. A closed low off the California coast is forecast to drift toward the Great Basin early next week, which will raise the odds of gusty winds and bring a better chance of showers across the Sierra and higher Great Basin elevations. If you have travel or outdoor plans Monday into Tuesday, it is worth keeping an eye on updated forecasts in case those gusts become more widespread.
Quick Tips
Hydrate, lean on morning or evening hours for strenuous outdoor plans, and stay alert for gusty crosswinds on exposed highways. For the latest hourly conditions and any advisories, check the National Weather Service Las Vegas forecast.
