The National Weather Service is forecasting unseasonably cold temperatures this weekend across the Las Vegas Valley, with rain once again in the forecast during the middle of next week.
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The National Weather Service said Saturday’s high temperature is projected to be 48 degrees with a low of 33 degrees. That forecasted high temperature is just off the record low high of 47 degrees set in 2006.
Thanksgiving Day brought rain showers throughout the Las Vegas Valley and dumped fresh snow on the Spring Mountains.
Snow started to fall Wednesday morning as a winter storm moved into the Spring Mountains and Sheep Range near Las Vegas.
A Sierra snowstorm temporarily shut down part of Interstate 80 north and west of Lake Tahoe on Tuesday and forecasters warned worse weather was on its way, including possible blizzard conditions.
The Las Vegas Valley will be cooler on Tuesday with rain expected later tonight.
Las Vegas ranks as the fourth most popular Thanksgiving destination in the U.S., up one spot from No. 5 ranking last year.
Difficult driving conditions on many highways approaching and leaving Las Vegas Valley expected through Thanksgiving.
The Las Vegas Valley could see snow this week as a major winter storm heads toward the Great Basin just in time for Thanksgiving, according to the National Weather Service.
The National Weather Service expects rain in the Las Vegas Valley and snow for Mt. Charleston from Wednesday through Friday. That could impact holiday travelers.