Las Vegas, NV – The desert sky over southern Nevada opens this week in pure autumn gold, offering one of the smoothest stretches of weather for Thanksgiving travel anywhere in the country. Clear skies and calm winds dominate the region, setting up ideal driving and flying conditions through the long holiday weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, temperatures will climb comfortably into the mid-to-upper 60s through Thanksgiving, with cool desert nights dipping into the mid-40s. Sunshine will be abundant from Tuesday through Friday, and wind speeds are expected to stay under 10 mph — perfect for travelers hitting I-15, day hikers at Red Rock Canyon, or those hosting outdoor Thanksgiving gatherings.
Thanksgiving Day itself looks picture-perfect, with highs near 67°F under mostly sunny skies. By the weekend, a slight cooling trend may take shape, with Saturday topping near 61°F and early signs of cloudier skies late Sunday. For now, though, southern Nevada stands as a travel-friendly pocket amid a nation dealing with colder, stormier conditions to the north.
Residents are encouraged to take advantage of this rare November calm — whether decorating early for the holidays or exploring the desert outdoors before December’s chill creeps in.
Five-Day Outlook for Las Vegas, NV:
Tuesday: Sunny, high 67°F, low 46°F.
Wednesday: Sunny, high 67°F, low 47°F.
Thursday (Thanksgiving): Mostly sunny, high 67°F, low 47°F.
Friday: Sunny, high 66°F, low 44°F.
Saturday–Sunday: Mostly sunny early, high near 61°F, with possible clouds by Sunday.
