2 weeks Ago By Amanda Williams
Las Vegas residents can anticipate a shift in weather conditions over the coming week, with a mixture of warmer days, winds, and a dip in temperatures, according to the recent forecast from the National Weather Service in Las Vegas. After the remnants of the last storm exit the area, a rise in temperatures is expected as a ridge of high pressure takes over for the weekend. This change brings dry conditions and a gradual warming trend, setting the stage for near-normal temps by Sunday.
As noted in the National Weather Service forecast discussion, this storm will herald a period of gusty winds across the region. "Surface pressure gradients increase across the forecast area, which will result in widespread gusty southwest winds Monday afternoon." However, the system is also expected to bring cooler temperatures, with a drop of about 8 to 12 degrees forecasted from Monday to Tuesday.
This forthcoming storm system does not only carry winds but also precipitation. According to the National Weather Service, areas within the southern Great Basin might see precipitation probabilities ranging from 40 to 70%, with lighter chances in the central Mojave Desert, "Precipitation amounts will be modest, with Storm Total QPF ranging from 0.05 to 0.
15 in the southern Great Basin - highest amounts in the mountains," the forecast states. Overnight Monday into Tuesday could see the highest precipitation rates, particularly in southern Nye and Lincoln counties, with snow levels expected to fall below 5000 feet by Tuesday.For aviation interests, the conditions across the region remain benign for now.
There will be light northwesterly winds continuing through Harry Reid International Airport during the morning, with a slight shift expected over the weekend. "Winds will remain light, gradually becoming more northwesterly by late evening," the forecast discussion indicates, and this pattern should continue through Sunday, as per the National Weather Service.The weather will stabilize mid-week, with temperatures returning to or above the seasonal average.
The National Weather Service encourages spotters to report any significant weather or impacts to keep the community informed of any developments..
