LAS VEGAS, Nev. – After a warm and sunny Columbus Day, a noticeable shift arrives Tuesday as cooler air and gusty winds move across southern Nevada. Commuters and families returning from the long holiday weekend should prepare for a breezy, partly cloudy day with a slight chance of light showers by afternoon.
According to the National Weather Service Las Vegas office, Tuesday’s winds may gust between 20 and 25 mph along the I-15 corridor and the Spring Mountains foothills. While widespread rain is unlikely, brief sprinkles could dampen morning commutes or school drop-offs. Travelers are urged to secure lightweight outdoor decorations and prepare for dust along open desert routes.
By midweek, skies clear again, with bright fall sunshine returning Wednesday and temperatures climbing back near 70 degrees. The brief cool snap will mark a seasonal turning point, with overnight lows dipping into the low 50s — perfect for early pumpkin patch visits and outdoor events as Halloween season ramps up.
Local agencies, including Clark County Fire and NDOT, remind residents to drive cautiously during gusty conditions and avoid roadside stops in dusty stretches. Those planning leaf-viewing hikes in Red Rock Canyon should expect cooler, breezy trail conditions Tuesday morning before calmer air returns midweek.
Warm afternoons are set to resume by late week, keeping the Las Vegas Valley in classic October form — sunny, dry, and ideal for outdoor fall fun through the weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Las Vegas, NV:
Mon: 81/57 – Sunny; light south winds.
Tue: 74/52 – Breezy, 20% chance of showers; gusts to 25 mph.
Wed: 70/54 – Sunny and cooler; calmer winds.
Thu: 73/55 – Clear skies; mild fall air.
Fri: 75/56 – Mostly sunny; pleasant for outdoor plans.
