Las Vegas rolled into Friday, May 1, under clear skies, temperatures in the low 60s, and a light northwest breeze across the valley. The setup is classic desert spring: a warm, dry weekend on tap, with highs near the mid 80s Friday, pushing into the upper 80s Saturday and the low 90s by Sunday. With sunny afternoons and cooler nights, locals will want to time outdoor plans for the more comfortable morning and evening hours.
Afternoon Winds And Weekend Outlook
North winds around 9 to 13 mph are expected across the valley Friday, with gusts that could reach about 18 mph. Along the lower Colorado River corridor, gusts may be stronger, around 20 to 30 knots, or roughly 23 to 35 mph. A transient high pressure ridge will keep temperatures running above normal through Saturday and Sunday, while a cutoff low off the California coast sliding in late Sunday into Monday is poised to flip the pattern to cooler and windier, with increased shower chances over the Sierra and southern Great Basin Monday and Tuesday, May 4 and 5. For timing and local impacts, see the NWS forecast discussion.
What To Expect
Plan on breezy afternoons that can make cycling a bit more of a workout and handling high profile vehicles trickier, so it is a good idea to secure umbrellas and loose patio gear before the winds pick up. No watches or warnings are posted for the valley this morning, but anyone traveling should keep an eye on airline and road conditions if they are heading out over the weekend. Keep water handy and stick to early morning or evening for outdoor plans while temperatures peak.
