Another warm, dry winter could mean increased water demand and additional harm to desert animals, experts say.
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The Southwest has experienced a period of historic dryness and near record-setting temperatures since the beginning of last year.
The Saturday storm toppled trees, power lines and traffic lights. NV Energy brought in additional crews to help with continued repairs.
Partly cloudy skies are expected on Wednesday, which has a forecast high of 65 degrees. Mostly clear conditions will return Thursday and continue through Sunday, with highs in the upper-60s.
Most of the valley is not expected to hit freezing, the weather service said, but areas like Mountain’s Edge, Summerlin, Nellis Air Force Base and higher terrain in Henderson could experience temperatures in the low 30s.
Temperatures will continue to rise in the Las Vegas Valley as the weekend approaches, the National Weather Service said.
Sunny skies are in store for the Las Vegas Valley through the weekend, the National Weather Service said.
The workweek is expected to start with a 108-degree high and mostly clear skies, according to the weather service.
NV Energy crews are working around the clock to restore service to several thousand homes Sunday after a severe overnight thunderstorm knocked out power to more than 60,000 customers in the Las Vegas Valley.
High temperatures and lingering chances of thunderstorms are in the forecast for the Las Vegas Valley this week, according to the National Weather Service.