Las Vegas started Saturday with clear skies, and the National Weather Service forecasts increasing clouds and a high near 78, keeping the day mild for patios, parks and errands. The latest Las Vegas forecast shows the outlook for Saturday.
Mostly Sunny Saturday, With A Late Shower Chance
Saturday’s high is expected to reach about 78 degrees, with clouds increasing through the day. The National Weather Service forecast page gives the daytime temperature and cloud outlook. The current point forecast provides the updated Las Vegas outlook.
Impactful rain appears unlikely, though light rain is possible Saturday afternoon into Sunday, with another batch overnight.
Saturday’s forecast high is a little below the long-term mark for the date, but the warm overnight low is above it: National Weather Service climate normals put Oct. 17 at 81 degrees for a high and 59 for a low. The forecast high of 78 is three degrees under normal, while the expected low of 64 is five degrees warmer than normal, based on the agency’s October climate records for Las Vegas.
Sunday Stays Mild Before A Sunny Monday
Sunday is expected to bring another wave of rain from mid-morning to mid-afternoon. Monday looks sunnier still with a high near 78. The National Weather Service’s Las Vegas forecast gives the updated Sunday and Monday outlook.
Storm Chances Build Tuesday Through Thursday
A chance of showers arrives Tuesday after 11 a.m., with a high near 77 degrees. Showers and thunderstorms become possible Tuesday night. Wednesday could bring showers and thunderstorms, with a high near 70. The updated National Weather Service forecast places the stronger precipitation chances later Tuesday and into Wednesday.
The midweek rain outlook is not a settled storm track. The National Weather Service says models differ on the approaching low’s timing and movement, leaving rainfall amounts and potential impacts uncertain. Its discussion calls for spotty showers early Tuesday, with rain chances increasing Tuesday night into Wednesday, while warning that the forecast could change as the system gets closer. The Las Vegas forecast discussion describes the timing and impact details as uncertain.
Thursday brings a chance of showers with a high near 69. By Friday, rain is forecast to linger into the weekend, and the week’s middle stretch could bring the valley its most active weather in several days.
