Trick‑or‑treaters may need umbrellas as rain and cooler air move into Las Vegas this weekend.
Key points
- Friday brings the first chance of showers and thunderstorms, with temperatures dropping to the mid‑70s.
- Rain is likely to continue through Halloween night and into Sunday, with up to 0.5 inch expected in the valley.
- Breezy winds up to 35 mph and a lowered snow level could affect higher elevations over the weekend.
The National Weather Service indicates that Las Vegas will see a shift toward cooler, wetter conditions as Halloween approaches, with the most notable changes arriving on Friday.
Friday’s forecast calls for scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms that could develop as early as midday and persist into the afternoon, bringing temperatures down to the mid‑70s as cloud cover increases.
Friday's Showers and Thunderstorms
Saturday remains partly cloudy with occasional sunbreaks, but showers are expected to pick up again on Halloween evening and continue through early Sunday, marking the first Halloween‑day rain since 1987 when only a quarter‑inch fell.
Sunday is projected to be the wettest day, featuring breezy conditions and the highest chance of precipitation. Rainfall could range from a quarter to a half inch in the valley, with up to an inch possible in higher terrain, potentially causing ponding or minor flooding.
Weekend Rain Outlook
The snow level is set to lower from 9,000 to 8,500 feet, suggesting only a few inches of snow in the mountains, while wind gusts may reach 35 mph on Sunday and Monday.
Reader questions
When are the showers expected to start on Friday?
Scattered showers and embedded thunderstorms could develop as early as midday on Friday, according to the forecast.
How much rain is the valley likely to receive this weekend?
The valley is expected to see between a quarter and a half inch of rain, with higher terrain possibly receiving up to an inch.
Will the rain affect Halloween activities?
Rain is forecast to increase on Halloween evening and could continue into early Sunday, which may impact outdoor trick‑or‑treat plans.
Source: yahoo.com
