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Early Heat Wave in the West; Fire Concerns in the Plains

An anomalously early heat wave will continue to intensify and expand across the West and Southwest as the week progresses. Numerous daily and potentially monthly record highs are expected to be broken. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions are expected today across the High Plains and southern Plains. Lake effect snow downwind of the Great Lakes will taper off today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Las Vegas Municipal Airport (KLVS)

Lat: 35.66°NLon: 105.14°WElev: 6867ft.

Fair

28°F

-2°C

Humidity 29%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint 0°F (-18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 17 Mar 3:53 am MDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Las Vegas Municipal NM

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 44.

    Low: 44 °F

    Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the morning.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 75. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the morning.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 45.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. Breezy.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Las Vegas Municipal NM
 35.62°N 105.06°W (Elev. 6900 ft)
Last Update:
12:31 am MDT Mar 17, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am MDT Mar 17, 2026-6pm MDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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