The storm is expected to be at its worst from Saturday afternoon into late Saturday night. Heavy snow above 6,000 feet is expected.
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Temperatures were 10 degrees below average around Las Vegas on Sunday.
Clouds will increase Friday and winds will escalate from 9-14 mph in the morning to gusts up to 20 in the afternoon. Skies will be partly cloudy Friday night.
The Wednesday outlook is for a high of 77 with perhaps a degree or two higher on Thursday when winds could gust to 20 mph. The official outlook for Friday is 79.
Lee Canyon and Brian Head are extending their winter sports seasons as the Spring Mountains get ready for more snow to fall this weekend.
Saturday morning will be chilly and may be wet before afterenoon clearing begins, says the National Weather Service. Lee Canyon recorded 21 inches of snow since Wednesday.
Unlike last weekend’s windstorm of historic proportions, this weekend in Las Vegas is forecast to be sweet, sunny and in the 70s.
The Magical Forest tree, which was secured with a concrete base and crane, could not withstand the strong winds that hit the Las Vegas Valley last week.
After a gusty March weekend, we look back at some of the windiest days ever seen in Las Vegas. Hint: One notable storm happened in the 1980s.
It was a weekend of high winds, power outages, and downed trees throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
A late Saturday gust of 76 mph was recorded at Blue Diamond. Earlier in the day, North Las Vegas Airport recorded a 71 mph gust with other airports not far behind.
The First Friday Foundation said the event was moved up due to forcasted high winds.
Late Friday wind gusts approached 70 mph in Las Vegas, and are expected to be stronger Saturday. Up to 10 inches of snow and white-out conditions are expected in the mountains.
Outdoor enthusiasts should enjoy a mild and calm weekend be it on the slopes, at the lake or enjoying Las Vegas.
A chance of morning showers is forecast by the National Weather Service. Mostly cloudy skies should gradually become sunny with a high near 64.