Rain & Mountain Snow: Significant Change Ahead for Southern Nevada

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas forecasts a warm and dry day today, under high pressure. However, a shift is on the horizon as a low-pressure system from the Gulf of Alaska is expected to bring increased winds, cooler temperatures, and the potential for rain and mountain snow on Monday and Tuesday. Current satellite imagery reveals high cloud cover in the region, a remnant of post-tropical cyclone Kristy, which is contributing to temperatures that are 5 to 10 degrees above average for this time of year.

As evening approaches, winds are expected to pick up, especially over high terrain in San Bernardino and Clark counties. A Wind Advisory has been issued for much of these areas, where gusts could reach advisory levels on Monday afternoon and evening. Precipitation chances will increase starting Monday, particularly in areas along and northwest of I-15, with snow expected at higher elevations, including a possible dusting in the mountains of Clark County. By midweek, a return to quieter weather with below-normal temperatures is likely as conditions stabilize.

As evening approaches, winds are expected to pick up, especially over high terrain in San Bernardino and Clark counties.Photo byDenys NevozhaionUnsplash