Cooler weather moving into Las Vegas Valley next week

The Las Vegas Valley will see normal temperatures again next week, according to the National Weather Service.

A storm system bringing winds and cooler weather should move into the valley around Wednesday of next week, according to meteorologist John Salmen.

Temperatures through this weekend will stay warmer than average, he said. Friday saw a high of 77 degrees and a low of 55 degrees.

The valley is approaching the record for the most days reaching 80 degrees or higher in a year. The previous record is 208 days, if the valley reaches or passes another 80 degree day, the total for this year will be 205.

Saturday should see some cloud coverage that will keep the valley a little cooler. Saturday’s forecast high is 75 degrees.

Sunday and Monday should see highs in the upper 70s, Salmen said.

Usually temperatures are in the mid- to upper-60s at this time of year, but Salmen said that a high pressure system covering the western U.S. is blocking other weather patterns that would bring the usual fall cooldown.

On Wednesday the valley is expected to see heavy winds between 20 and 30 miles per hour with gusts up to 40 mph, Salmen said.

Review-Journal Reporter Jessica Terrones contributed to this report. Contact Max Michor at mmichor@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find @MaxMichor on Twitter.