Warm Las Vegas winter to turn windy, possibly wet on weekend
Exceptional winter conditions in Las Vegas will take a turn south this weekend as two cool fronts move through the valley, according to the latest National Weather Service forecast.
Until then, the Thursday high will be around 69 with calm winds and mostly sunny skies.
It might be hard to notice as the first front moves through the valley Friday afternoon, said weather service meteorologist Clay Morgan.
HEADS UP for possible High Winds on Saturday. HIGH WIND WATCH in effect for the Western Mojave Desert Saturday afternoon & evening. Wind gusts 50-60 mph and possibly stronger. pic.twitter.com/74TS37OnYd
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) February 11, 2021
“It’s very weak, but it could bring a chance of some sprinkles,” Morgan said. “But it certainly won’t be like places east of the Rockies where it is so cold.”
The Friday high will stay in the upper 60s.
The second front will move through Saturday afternoon with brisk southwest winds that will then shift northerly. The chance of showers is 30 percent, and winds will reach into the low 20s.
“There is no wind advisory yet, but we can’t rule it out,” Morgan said.
Because of the front, the Sunday high will drop to around 60.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.
