2 weeks Ago By Amanda Williams
Las Vegas is expected to experience warmer-than-usual weather early next week due to a high-pressure ridge. Temperatures are forecasted to rise about 10 degrees above seasonal averages. "For Las Vegas, this means highs in the mid 80s," the National Weather Service states.
Winds are expected to remain light with occasional afternoon breezes.Temperatures are expected to rise significantly, with a 50% chance of reaching 90 degrees by March 26, according to the National Weather Service. "If this occurs, it will be the 5th earliest 90 degree day on record.
" The average first 90-degree day typically falls on April 18. The forecast includes HeatRisk concerns, with Death Valley expected to experience Level 1 (Minor) HeatRisk and the Colorado River Valley expected to reach Level 2 (Moderate) HeatRisk, posing risks to heat-sensitive individuals."VFR conditions prevail across the region as SCT-BKN clouds above 15kft move through," as reported by the National Weather Service Las Vegas.
Aviation forecasts for Harry Reid International Airport and nearby areas in southern Nevada, northwest Arizona, and southeast California indicate light winds with occasional stronger gusts. The Environmental Management Branch will monitor conditions, and the National Weather Service advises its spotters to "report any significant weather or impacts according to standard operating procedures.".
