LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A soggy Friday morning will give way to brighter skies as a fast-moving fall storm sweeps across southern Nevada. Scattered thunderstorms could create brief ponding on local streets and slow drivers along I-15 and U.S. 95 before calmer, drier air settles in for the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, showers and isolated lightning will persist through mid-morning before tapering around noon. Up to a quarter-inch of rain may fall in parts of Clark County, with localized downpours possible in the Spring Mountains. Winds may gust near 25 mph behind the front. Drivers are urged to reduce speed on slick pavement and keep headlights on during bursts of rain.
By Saturday, sunshine returns with highs rebounding to the upper 80s. The drier trend will hold through early next week, offering ideal conditions for pumpkin patch visits, outdoor markets, and early Halloween decorating. Air quality will improve as humidity drops and skies clear.
Forecasters note that no cold snap or frost risk is expected across the Las Vegas Valley through at least Thursday, but cooler desert mornings will continue. Residents planning to travel north into Lincoln or Nye counties should watch for breezy crosswinds on U.S. 93.
With the storm clearing, power crews and maintenance teams expect minimal outages or damage. Sunshine dominates Columbus Day, making it one of the most pleasant stretches of October so far.
Five-Day Forecast for Las Vegas, NV:
Fri: 83/70 – Showers, isolated t-storms; slick roads early.
Sat: 87/61 – Mostly sunny; light breeze.
Sun: 78/58 – Clear, cooler morning; perfect outdoor day.
Mon: 80/59 – Sunny; calm winds.
Tue: 79/58 – Slight chance of showers; mostly dry and mild.