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Partly sunny skies with temperatures climbing up into the 60s are in store today through the weekend for the Las Vegas Valley.

But big changes in the weather are coming as a series of wet storms begins passing through the valley starting Sunday night, according to the National Weather Service.

The weather service said that a change in the jet stream will bring four to five different storm systems across the valley next week.

All the lower elevations are expected to see rain next week, although some of the systems moving through will bring more rain than others, forecasters said. Rainfall amounts could be as high as 3 inches in some areas, or a significant portion of their yearly rainfall, the weather service said.

The higher elevations will likely see several feet of total snow accumulation by the end of next week, especially areas above 8,000 feet, forecasters said.

Road conditions could be hazardous next week for areas that get heavy snow, the rains could make roads slippery and create flooding situations, forecasters said.

Temperatures were starting out today at 43 degrees at 5:56 a.m. at McCarran International Airport. The normal low at McCarran for today’s date is 36 degrees and the record low is 20 degrees, set in 1962 and 1949.

Around the valley just after 6 a.m., temperatures were 44 degrees at North Las Vegas Airport, 37 degrees at Henderson Executive Airport and 43 degrees at Nellis Air Force Base.

Temperatures were to climb today to 50 degrees by 9 a.m., to 63 degrees by noon and reach a high of 65 degrees at 1 p.m. The normal high for today’s date is 57 degrees and the record high is 73 degrees, set in 1945.

If you’re heading out tonight, you’ll find the temperature falling to 58 degrees by 6 p.m., 51 degrees by 9 p.m. and 48 degrees by midnight, forecasters said.

Saturday’s morning low will be 43 degrees and Saturday’s high will reach 62 degrees, forecasters said.

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Vegas gets a bad rap for its brutally hot and dry summers, but the climate here is actually pretty wonderful most of the year, with an average of 300 days of sunshine annually. Even during the warmer months (June-September), it’s entirely bearable.

The highs hover around 100°F with no humidity, and virtually every interior inch of this city is air-conditioned. Just drink lots of water, and we mean lots and lots.

The rest of the year, expect still more sun and only the occasional rainy days (the average annual rainfall is 4 inches) and wonderfully pleasant temps, with highs in the 70s and 80s in spring and fall, and in the upper 50s and 60s in winter.

Freezing temperatures are rare, but desert nights can get chilly between late fall and early spring, so bring a sweater or windbreaker for your evening strolls beneath the neon-bathed skies.

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Here is the weekly Las Vegas weather forecast. If you are planning a Las Vegas Vacation soon, this is what you can expect. Just remember it’s only May.

Monday
Partly Cloudy
101° F | 74° F
Tuesday
Partly Cloudy
94° F | 70° F
Wednesday
Partly Cloudy
94° F | 70° F
Thursday
Partly Cloudy
92° F | 68° F
Friday
Partly Cloudy
92° F | 67° F

On a vacation in the desert you’ll need a lot of water. It seems that every business on the Strip is trying to take advantage of that. Hotels and casinos have their own branded bottled water which costs $3 for a small bottle.

Avoid paying such prices by knowing where to find a local drugstore. There are two places along the Strip: a drugstore across the street from the Sturdust hotel on the northern end and a drugstore near the MGM Grand. If you are in Downtown Las Vegas, there is a drugstore near the entrance to the Fremont Street Experience.

Do you mind mid 70s weather? I didn’t think so.

Right now, as you can see on the Las Vegas weather forecast here it is just very that weather in Las Vegas, making it an ideal time to take your Las Vegas vacation.

While you’re out there don’t remember to consider renting a home instead of the hotel stay, it is a much better experience.

Snow fell in the Las Vegas Valley this morning for the first time ever on Dec. 23, the National Weather Service reported.

Snow flakes were reported at McCarran International Airport about 6 a.m. today. Then, meteorologists at the weather service office on Dean Martin Road, about two miles southwest of the airport, observed flurries at 6:40 a.m.

This is the first time since official weather records have been kept in Las Vegas that snow has been recorded on Dec. 23.

Last Wednesday, the Las Vegas Valley officially recorded 3.6 inches of snow at the weather service office, with up to 8 inches in some locations.

Two more storms will affect Las Vegas through the week, one arriving on Christmas Eve on Wednesday and into Christmas Day on Thursday. The second could arrive Friday and linger into Saturday. They are expected to bring rain and winds to the valley, but no snow.

Temperatures in the daytime should range from the mid-40s lower 50s as the storms sweep through Las Vegas. Nighttime lows are expected to drop to the lower 40s and into the 30s.

Las Vegas has a 20 to 30 percent of rain on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, then a gradual warming trend with drier conditions should build into Southern Nevada from Sunday through early next week.

A warmer-than-normal October weekend is in the making for the Las Vegas area.

Today’s skies will be mostly sunny, with temperatures climbing to 88 degrees this afternoon. Winds will be calm, becoming south-southeast around 5 mph, according to the National Weather Service.

The average high for this date is 80 degrees, with the record high of 95 set in 1958.

Today’s morning low was 61 degrees, recorded at McCarran International Airport. The normal low temperature for this date is 56 degrees. The record low, 35 degrees, was set in 1938.

Overnight, the temperature is expected to fall to 62 degrees, with partly cloudy skies. Winds will continue to be calm.

Sunday’s high will also reach 88 degrees, with winds 6 to 9 mph, the weather service said. Monday is expected to be a little cooler, with the high reaching only 83 degrees.
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The fall and winter in Las Vegas beats any other weather in the country. In Decemeber, I’ll be sitting in 60 degree weather in Las Vegas while anyone up north will be freezing there you know what off!

If possible take your Las Vegas Vacation in the winter time, you will be glad you did! Maybe even make a tradition out of Christmas in Las Vegas, it really is that beautiful.

I think everyone realizes Las Vegas is pretty hot but if your coming to visit Las Vegas for the first time and its between the months of May - September, be ready for some extreme heat! I would not suggest doing any kind of walking down the strip during the day. Make sure you drink plenty of fluids and remember to bring Sun Protection products such as Sun Hats or Sun Clothes that are designed to protect you from the sun.

Heres an article from a Las Vegas news station about the dangers of the las vegas heat.

Las Vegas has so much to offer and its still tons of fun even in the summer but just remember to plan your trip accordingly if your visiting during the summer months.