High winds expected in Las Vegas this week

By Taylor Lane / Las Vegas Review-Journal

February 25, 2024 - 8:39 am

A tourist battles through the wind along Fremont Street on Monday, Nov. 6, 2023 in Las Vegas. (Daniel Pearson/Las Vegas Review-Journal)

The National Weather Service issued a wind advisory for Monday and Tuesday in the Las Vegas Valley.

Southwest winds 25 to 35 mph are expected between 10 a.m. Monday and 6 a.m. Tuesday, with gusts up to 50 mph, the weather service said.

Winds may also blow loose objects and result in power outages and tree limbs being blown down.

The weather service urged drivers in high profile vehicles to use extra caution.

Barstow and Baker, California, and Mesquite will also under a wind advisory between 4 p.m. Monday and 12 p.m. Tuesday.

Enjoy a mild Las Vegas weekend before moisture next week

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 23, 2024 - 5:30 am

Outdoor enthusiasts should enjoy a mild and calm weekend be it on the slopes, at the lake or enjoying Las Vegas.

Cloudy start expected to yield plenty of sun for Las Vegas

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 21, 2024 - 5:30 am

A chance of morning showers is forecast by the National Weather Service. Mostly cloudy skies should gradually become sunny with a high near 64.

Another February storm sends rain, snow to Las Vegas area

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 20, 2024 - 7:01 pm

A winter weather advisory was in effect for the Spring Mountains and the Sheep Range, while light rain fell across most of the valley.

Kayaking in Death Valley? ‘Extremely rare’ weather has made it possible

By Alan Halaly / RJ

February 19, 2024 - 7:41 pm

A deluge of rain from California’s atmospheric river and Hurricane Hilary has made boating possible for a limited time at Death Valley National Park.

Dose of spring showing up for at least a weekend in Las Vegas

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 16, 2024 - 5:30 am

The Sunday afternoon high should be near 70, says the National Weather Service.

Overnight rain, snow the last shot in a stormy week

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 10, 2024 - 7:18 am

Snow fell most of the night in the Spring Mountains while much of the Las Vegas Valley saw rainfall.

A National Park Service employee uses a loader to clear flood debris off Badwater Road at Death ...

Death Valley’s recovery from Hilary delayed by new rain

By Taylor Lane / RJ

February 8, 2024 - 3:36 pm

National Park Service officials said the atmospheric rivers in California caused flash flooding on major routes through Death Valley National Park.

Lee Canyon gets 80+ inches of snow and more is on the way

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 8, 2024 - 4:16 pm

The nearly week-long storm period delivered 88 inches of snow to the resort in early February.

This screen shot from video shows snow at the base area of Lee Canyon on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. ...

Most power restored on Mount Charleston; avalanche danger persists

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 6, 2024 - 8:00 pm

The west side and central valley received the most precipitation Tuesday while an avalanche danger remained in the Spring Mountains.

Las Vegas breaks February daily rainfall record; more rain coming

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

February 6, 2024 - 9:28 am

Harry Reid International Airport recorded 0.37 inches of rain Monday, breaking the Feb. 5 record of 0.33 inches set in 1948, the National Weather Service reported.