Geneva Zoltek

Las Vegas

Weather Anchor and Climate Reporter at KTNV-TV (Las Vegas, NV)

🌦Weather Anchor and Climate Reporter @KTNV 📍the fabulous Las Vegas, NV 🏔 Originally from Kalispell, MT 🎓 Masters Enviro Journalism Degree via @umjschool

Articles

Vegas couple rescues bee colonies during spring swarm season

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Spring has arrived in the Las Vegas Valley, bringing with it the familiar buzz of bee season as colonies become more active and visible across the region. WATCH | See how Vegas Bees relocates hives Vegas couple rescues bee colonies during spring swarm season While these pollinators play a crucial role in our ecosystem, locals know, they sometimes establish their hives in locations that aren't very convenient—like windowsills or outdoor pottery.
Pool weather continues, cooldown coming later this week

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

High pressure continues to keep us in above average territory as we roll into Monday. Las Vegas will see temperatures reach the upper 80s through Tuesday. In my book, that's great pool weather! Just don't forget the sunscreen and water to stay hydrated. Our temperatures will drop slightly Wednesday with a high of 85 ahead of a low pressure trough that will drop into Southern Nevada Thursday.
Back to the 80s in Las Vegas!

1 week ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

Email Posted Milder conditions settle into Southern Nevada Sunday with partly cloudy skies and high temperatures remaining above average. We're looking at 88 degrees high in Las Vegas tomorrow and we'll stick to the upper 80s through mid-week. Our next major weathermaker won't move develop for a few more days. By Thursday, a low pressure system will drop into the region and drop down our temperatures back to the 70s and possibly to the 60s over the weekend.
Sustainability Heroes: How this Las Vegas-based nonprofit tackles urban heat with tree giveaways

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Las Vegas has a tree problem. Our valley faces a significant canopy deficit, which is critical for combating the effects of extreme heat. Some parts of town are virtually shade-free, with estimates as low as just 3% canopy coverage. In an effort to address this problem, in 2021, long-time local Lisa Ortega started the nonprofit Nevada Plants to provide free trees to residents in need. I spoke to the founder of Nevada Plants to learn more about the work she does.
April Water Supply: 2025 fell short of 2024's winter snowpack

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — A new report released by the USDA's Natural Resources Conservation Service highlights a continuation of drought conditions based on wintertime snowpack totals. WATCH | Winter Overview Water Report From snowpack to sunshine: Checking on the state of water in Southern Nevada Do you have a question or story idea about the environment in Southern Nevada?
Turning up the heat in Las Vegas!

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

Sunday was a bit warmer than Saturday with highs reaching the upper 70s in the Las Vegas Valley...and Monday will continue this warming trend as we push into the 80s. A strong ridge of high pressure is developing over the Desert Southwest taking many of us into above average territory as we move through the work week. We'll see plenty of sunshine with highs getting back to the low 90s by Wednesday.
A nice Sunday ahead, then a heat wave is coming this work week

2 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

A very pleasant Sunday is ahead for us here in Southern Nevada with temperatures at or slightly above average levels for this time in April. We're expecting highs in the upper 70s in Las Vegas which is a bit of a warmup from Saturday. The warmup doesn't stop there though, and Sunday will end up being one of the cooler days of our extended forecast.
Sustainability Heroes: How 'Cactus Joe' cultivates desert-adaptive plant species at his nursery

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — As Earth Day approaches on April 22, one local business owner is committed to environmental stewardship throughout the entire year. Joe Davidson, the owner of Cactus Joe’s, a nursery located off Blue Diamond Road in the southwest Las Vegas valley, has been creating an oasis for desert plants and wildlife for decades. Geneva Zoltek visited the nursery to learn a little bit more about Davidson and the reasons he does this work.
Earth Month: Here's how to celebrate around the Las Vegas Valley in April

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek

SATURDAY, APRIL 5 City of Henderson - Earth Day Recycled 5K & Trail Clean UpGet your steps in and help clean up the community with this special 5K event in Henderson. Unused bibs, souvenir t-shirts, and medals will be recycled from previous runs. The 5K and one mile walk start promptly at 10 a.m. Stick around afterward to clean up Cornerstone Park and the trail from 11 a.m. to noon. All fitness levels are welcome.
What defines Spring in Southern Nevada? Your Channel 13 Weather Team has the answers for locals

3 weeks ago | ktnv.com | Geneva Zoltek |Linh Truong |Justin Bruce |Guy Tannenbaum

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Spring signifies a time of change in the desert, where the beauty of blooming flowers comes hand in hand with the onset of allergy season and the wind that shapes our landscape.