MelissaHI

I'm going to Vegas for Christmas, as I do every year, but just wanted to double check. I always check the weather reports online, but am not sure of how REALLY cold it is--sometimes it feels warmer than I expect. So: what's the weather like right now? Is it eskimo-coat weather, or can I get away with a leather jacket and a scarf?

ucsbalum

Leather Jacket and scarf should do just fine for walking between hotels on the stip. The annoying part is how hot the casinos are during the winter, so dress in layers!

MelissaHI

Thanks! I'm always so iffy.

IamBooth

Right now at 4 pm it is cold. The thermometor reads 50 degrees but it feels much colder.

mrwunrfl

If you think you will be comfortable in a jacket/scarf when the temp is 44F and it's windy, ok. That is the temp forecast for tonight at 8PM and "feels like" 38F. Definitely layers, bring a sweater, hat.

But for a woman from Hawaii, I would recommend bringing a coat, maybe not an eskimo one, tho.

MelissaHI

See, I think I might do the eskimo coat. I have a ski jacket with a removeable furry hood.

trippinkpj

Melissa- I wish I could be there! We can't quite get our "Vegas clocks" set the same, LOL. Sigh!

MelissaHI

Oh, trippin, I wish you were coming, too!!! I'll be staying downtown. and I'm getting upgraded, with some appropriate fodorite perks.

Next October, maybe....?

trippinkpj

Coolness Melissa. Yes, next October sounds interesting. A nice weather time there.

dwooddon

Hi Melissa - as the others have siad, its been chilly the last week or so. Highs for the last several days have been around 50 degrees and the lows have been in the mid 30's to low 40's. We have also been pretty breezy so that adds to the chill factor. There does not seem to be much change in the forecast for the next ten days which is fairly close to Christmas.

Are we going to try to get together for a glass or cup while you're here?

Don

MelissaHI

ooo! That sounds like a plan!!! hold on, let me make sure I have your email address.

SaraWOO

It depends what your used to. If you live in a place with warm weather you will be a little cold (since it is chilly this time of year) but if your from a cold place like canada you should be fine and you will think the weather is perfect
http://www.smartervegas.com/weather.aspx

trippinkpj

MelissaHI is from HI, so she is used to nice and warm.

MelissaHI

hi trippin, so accurate!! That will be me, wrapped up like Charlie Brown. hahahahaa

ucsbalum

I am just back from another Christmas in Vegas. Again, though, while it is chilly outside, inside the casinos it is downright hot. Annoying to half to hold your big jacket while you gamble. Same thing for the shops. And how much time do you really spend outdoors anyway?