Las Vegas Highs Hit 76 Degrees as Weekend Winds Reach 40 MPH
North winds will peak at 25 mph in the valley and 40 mph near Laughlin through Saturday before temperatures rise to 76 degrees by Tuesday.
By Peter Graham ·
The Las Vegas Valley will experience a gradual temperature increase through the coming week, accompanied by strong north winds that peak over the weekend. Dry conditions will persist throughout the period.
Thursday offers a pleasant start to the week with a high of 69 degrees. Skies will range from partly to mostly cloudy, but no precipitation is expected. The dry atmosphere will continue into the weekend days.
Temperatures will climb to 73 degrees on Friday and 74 degrees on Saturday. A north wind will intensify, blowing at 15 to 25 mph across the valley. Gusts will reach 40 mph in the area near Laughlin.
The stronger winds along the Colorado River Valley will create choppy water conditions. Waves on Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu are expected to reach 2 to 3 feet. A Lake Wind Advisory is in effect from early Friday morning until Saturday afternoon.
The wind will ease on Sunday, bringing quiet and dry weather. Highs will hold at 74 degrees that day. Temperatures will continue to rise to 75 degrees on Monday and 76 degrees on both Tuesday and Wednesday.
Mostly sunny skies will accompany these mild temperatures through the middle of next week. This weather pattern provides a pleasant stretch across Southern Nevada.
