Las Vegas woke up under clear, dry skies Wednesday, with KVGT and airport readings sitting in the mid-60s and climbing. The warmup will be quick, with plenty of sunshine and an afternoon high near 92°F, marking the top of this brief hot stretch. By late week, the script flips to cooler air and a shot at showers and storms for the weekend.
Afternoon Heat And Wind
Winds start off light in the morning, then swing around to the east-southeast and pick up through the afternoon, bringing the usual daytime breezes with gusts around 5 to 15 mph. The air will stay very dry, with humidity levels in the teens, so the sun will feel extra intense even if the wind never really howls. According to the National Weather Service, southwesterly flow will ramp up from Friday through Sunday and spread stronger gusts across the area late in the week.
Weekend Rain Chances
As a low-pressure system digs along the California coast, the best window for measurable rain lines up on Saturday and Sunday. Saturday looks like the coolest day, with a high near 75 and a chance for scattered showers and thunderstorms. Sunday carries a slight chance of afternoon showers with a high around 72. Higher terrain has the edge for rain, so many valley neighborhoods may only catch a brief, light shower or stay dry altogether. For more context on the earlier warm stretch, see our sudden spring sizzle briefing from April 5.
What This Means For You
If you have outdoor chores, aim for the cooler morning or evening hours, bring water, and tie down any loose patio furniture before the gustier stretches later this week. Boaters should keep small craft off Lake Mead and other exposed waterways when winds increase, and anyone planning outdoor events on Saturday should have an indoor backup ready in case storms pop up. Keep an eye on updated forecasts and local advisories, and spotters are encouraged to report any significant weather you encounter.
