LAS VEGAS, Nev. — The Mojave sky glows clear and still before sunrise, the Strip lights fading against a warm desert dawn. By midmorning, southern Nevada will heat quickly again, with highs reaching the lower 80s — near-record warmth for early November. But a subtle shift in the pattern hints that this stretch of mild, calm weather won’t last much longer.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, light east winds will turn gusty by Thursday as a weak front slides across the state. Temperatures will ease from the low 80s Thursday into the upper 70s by Friday, signaling the start of a late-fall cooldown just in time for the Veterans Day weekend. Gusts up to 20 mph may briefly stir dust along U.S. 95 and I-15 north of the city, especially across open desert stretches toward Pahrump and Mesquite.
Skies will stay mostly sunny through Sunday, keeping travel smooth for early holiday plans, sports events, and outdoor work. Nights will turn noticeably cooler, dropping into the upper 50s — a good reminder for residents to begin adjusting watering schedules and prep outdoor plants as the seasonal change deepens.
Looking ahead, long-range models hint at a more pronounced cold front early next week that could dip highs into the 60s across the valley — a sharp contrast from this week’s near-summer feel. For now, the region stays dry and bright, but the rhythm of fall is about to return in full.
Five-Day Forecast for Las Vegas, NV:
Wed: 82/57 – Mostly sunny; light east wind shifting southwest.
Thu: 78/57 – Sunny; breezy afternoon with gusts up to 20 mph.
Fri: 79/58 – Sunny; cooling trend begins.
Sat: 80/57 – Mostly clear; mild and calm.
Sun: 79/56 – Sunny and pleasant; cooler pattern developing early next week.
