LAS VEGAS, Nev. – A damp, gray sky stretches across the Mojave Desert this morning as light rain continues to fall in the Las Vegas Valley. The air feels crisp near 52°F, and headlights glint off wet pavement along I-15 — a rare November scene in the city that rarely sees measurable rainfall.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers are expected through late morning, tapering as the system slides east. Rain chances hover near 60% early, but totals will remain light — generally under a tenth of an inch. Cloudy skies linger through midday before partial clearing late. Winds will shift northwest by evening as cooler, drier air moves in.
Saturday will feel more like classic desert autumn: mild, bright, and calm, with highs near 65°F. Sunshine dominates Sunday and Monday as temperatures climb into the mid-60s to near 70°F — ideal for outdoor plans or early holiday travel.
Looking beyond the weekend, Thanksgiving week trends warm across southern Nevada while the rest of the country braces for a major winter shift. Models hint at a heavy snow corridor — potentially 4 to 10 inches — developing across the central and eastern U.S. between November 25 and December 3, impacting cross-country travel routes. While Las Vegas stays dry, cooler desert nights will continue with lows dipping into the 40s.
Locals can expect a smooth stretch ahead — perfect for travelers heading out early or residents enjoying the calm before the national Thanksgiving rush.
Five-Day Forecast for Las Vegas, NV:
Fri: 57/50 – Scattered showers early; clearing late.
Sat: 65/50 – Mostly cloudy, calm winds.
Sun: 66/47 – Sunny and mild.
Mon: 65/46 – Sunny, cool morning.
Tue: 63/44 – Partly cloudy; seasonal warmth.
