Well below freezing: Henderson dips to 21 for Tuesday low
Temperatures fell as low as 21 degrees in the Las Vegas Valley early Tuesday morning.
Henderson Executive Airport briefly recorded the 21 reading at 6:15 a.m. By 6:25 it jumped to 25.
North Las Vegas Airport fell to 27 degrees at 4:10 a.m. while Harry Reid International dropped to the forecast low of 28 several times. Summerlin’s low was 27.
It was the coldest morning in the valley since Jan. 2, 2022, more than 1,100 days. The Las Vegas office of the National Weather Service said it doesn’t have records of Henderson temperatures.
While not as cold as those east of the Rockies, we're still going to be cold the next few mornings! The forecast low of 29°F in Las Vegas Tuesday morning would be the first time dropping below 30°F since Jan 2, 2022. Be sure to grab a coat before you head out! #nvwx #azwx #cawx pic.twitter.com/fnVQp7twCO
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) January 19, 2025
The weather service’s latest forecast is for a Tuesday high of 49, a full 10 degrees below normal.
Temperatures are forecast to gradually rise a few degrees each day the rest of the week.
Rain possible this weekend
The region’s extended dry spell has a chance of ending this weekend, albeit unlikely.
“The best chance (for precipitation) is Saturday night into Sunday,” said meteorologist Jenn Soulat. “Probably a 20 to 40 percent chance.”
Monday was the 191st consecutive day without measurable rainfall at Harry Reid International Airport, making it 49 days short of the longest drought at the airport, which was in 2020.
If rain remains absent, the valley will tie the 2020 record on March 10 and break it on March 11.
It’s going to be COLD tonight, and for those in Central Mohave County including Kingman and Wikieup, a Hard Freeze Warning is in effect. Remember the 4 P’s when it comes to extremely cold temperatures – people, pets, plants, and pipes – and make your preparations today! #azwx pic.twitter.com/tchX9rbHnu
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) January 20, 2025
Strong winds in Colorado River Valley
Winds are expected to remain strong in the Colorado River Valley on Tuesday, while a hard freeze is forecast for northwest Arizona where the Tuesday morning low was 18 in Kingman.
North-northwest winds that gusted as high as 54 mph at Laughlin/Bullhead International Airport on Monday afternoon dropped to the single digits by Tuesday morning.
A wind advisory for the Colorado River Valley that began Monday morning runs until 6 p.m. Tuesday.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.