Vegas Weather: 40 mph Gusts Hit Lower Valley Friday
Lake Mohave waves could reach three feet as dry, sunny conditions persist through next week.
By Nadia Rahman ·
The Las Vegas Valley enters a dry, sunny stretch this weekend, though strong northerly winds will dominate Friday and Saturday. Weather officials report that the gusts will be strongest along the lower Colorado River corridor before subsiding by the following weekend.
Forecasters predict mostly sunny skies for Friday with a high temperature of 73 degrees. Sustained winds of 15 to 25 miles per hour are expected across the region throughout the day. The most intense activity will occur in the lower Colorado Valley, where gusts may reach 40 miles per hour. Saturday will follow a similar pattern with a high of 74 degrees and continued strong winds.
A Lake Wind Advisory is currently in effect through Saturday afternoon. The advisory warns boaters that waves on Lake Mohave could reach two to three feet due to the sustained northerly flow. Conditions will improve as the week progresses, with the wind easing significantly by Sunday.
Dry and sunny weather will persist into next week, accompanied by a gradual rise in temperatures. Highs are forecast to reach 75 degrees on both Sunday and Monday. The mild trend will continue through the middle of the week, with highs hitting 76 degrees on Tuesday and Wednesday before dropping to 75 degrees on Thursday.
