Wind advisory upgraded to high wind warning
A wind advisory for the Las Vegas Valley has been upgraded to a high wind warning.
The warning runs through 4 a.m. Sunday, according to the National Weather Service.
The Wind Advisory for southern Nye and northwestern Clark counties has been upgraded to a High Wind Warning.
Already this morning we have observed 40-50 mph gusts blowing across Highway 95 near the junction of HWY 95 & HWY 160. Use caution if traveling in this area.#NVwx https://t.co/SCqShxlNQL
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) November 23, 2024
Downslope winds in the far western valley may create sudden gusts which can result in particularly hazardous crosswinds for high profile vehicles.
Rain should hold off until after the Las Vegas Grand Prix on Saturday, but the windy conditions could be a factor for drivers.
A 10 percent chance of showers comes in to play after 4 a.m. Sunday, rising to 20 percent by 10 a.m.
Lee Canyon open daily
Lee Canyon kicked off daily winter operations Friday with a 16-inch base.
Three of the resort’s five lifts, including Ponderosa and Rabbit Peak, will be open.
It is Lee Canyon’s first pre-Thanksgiving opening in more than a decade, according to a press release from the resort.
Possible mountain outage
Mount Charleston area residents may encounter a suspension of electricity into Saturday afternoon, according to NV Energy.
The utility may issue a “Public Safety Outage Management” event for Angel Peak and Kyle Canyon from about 10 p.m. Friday through 2 p.m. Saturday, according to a press release.
Gusts may reach 37 mph on Saturday night for Kyle Canyon.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.