Las Vegas woke up clear and cool Saturday, with temperatures lounging in the low 60s and the air about as dry as it gets. The valley heads for the upper 80s this afternoon, then nudges into the low 90s on Sunday. A Pacific storm system sliding in late Sunday will kick up gusty winds and bring a slight chance of light, spotty showers early next week.
Weekend Outlook
Saturday stays sunny with a high near 87°F and a light east-northeast breeze around 6 mph. Clouds move in Saturday night, when lows dip to about 66°F. Sunday turns hotter, with a high near 91°F. East-southeast winds will range from about 2 to 22 mph, with gusts up to 31 mph, so expect a noticeably breezier afternoon than Saturday.
Early Week: Gusts And Spotty Showers
A closed low sliding along the California coast is expected to move inland from Sunday night through Tuesday, setting up a cooler and breezier stretch. The National Weather Service says south-southwesterly winds could gust into the 20s to 30s mph Sunday night into Monday, and scattered light showers or an isolated thunderstorm may pop up Monday and Tuesday over higher terrain. Most places will see only light rainfall totals, according to NWS Las Vegas. Drivers should watch for strong crosswinds on exposed highways and make sure loose outdoor items are secured before the gustiest periods.
Later This Week
High pressure, or ridging, builds back in by the middle to latter part of the week, pushing temperatures well above normal again. Highs climb into the mid 90s by Thursday, with a solid shot at upper 90s and near 100°F by Friday, which could bring a Moderate Heat Risk for desert valleys late in the week.
How To Prepare
Tie down or bring in patio furniture and other lightweight gear before winds ramp up, and be ready for gusty crosswinds on open stretches of I-15 and other major routes Sunday night into Monday. Try to schedule outdoor plans for morning or evening this weekend, and keep water handy once the heat makes its return later in the week. For the latest advisories, watches and warnings, check the National Weather Service Las Vegas.
