LAS VEGAS — Las Vegas sees 30 mph southwest gusts by midday under a partly cloudy sky. Highs reach the low 70s this afternoon as gusts increase to 35 mph. Evening gusts of 35 mph may increase to 40 mph tonight while lows fall to the low 50s under a mostly cloudy sky.
Friday brings daytime gusts of 45 mph, which will kick up dust, deliver strong crosswinds on the freeways, and lead to spotty power outages. Highs Friday reach the mid 60s as a mostly sunny sky accompanies the wind. Friday night falls to 50° while southwest gusts continue at 40 mph. Daytime highs in the low 60s Saturday will be overshadowed by 50 mph gusts in the morning and 60 mph gusts from midday through afternoon, bringing widespread wind impacts in the form of dust, downed trees, power outages, possible tipped over big rig trucks on the freeways, and ruining any and all outdoor activities. There's a 10% rain chance on Saturday, and again on Sunday, when highs drop near 60° and southwest gusts linger at 25-30 mph.
The Spring Mountains may see 1" to 2" of snow on Saturday, but the wind gusts look very impressive with this storm. Mt. Charleston and Lee Canyon expect gusts of 50 mph Thursday, 60-65 mph Friday, and 75-80 mph Saturday. Red Rock Canyon sees gusts of 40 mph Thursday, 60 mph Friday, and 70 mph Saturday.
Monday and Tuesday look less windy (south and southeast breezes at 10-15 mph) with highs of 60° and 64°, respectively. Breezes return by the middle of next week, as do small rain chances. Wednesday sees 65° with southwest gusts of 25 mph. Nighttime lows will be in the 40s Saturday night through next week.
