Cold Moon graces Las Vegas skies — GALLERY

The last full moon of the year rises above the Desert Moon Motel sign on east Fremont Street in downtown in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (Chase Stevens/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @csstevensphoto

The Cold moon is seen in Las Vegas on Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020. (Elizabeth Page Brumley/Las Vegas Review-Journal) @Elipagephoto

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Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 29, 2020 - 6:50 pm

The night’s final full moon of the year hit the Las Vegas skies Tuesday night.

According to The Farmer’s Almanac, December’s full moon is most commonly known as the Cold Moon — a Mohawk name that conveys the frigid conditions of this time of year.

The Cold Moon is most distinctive for its high trajectory across the sky, which results in the full moon sitting above the horizon for a longer period of time.

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May 17, 2024 - 7:20 pm

Reaching the mark is an unofficial start to the summer heat in the Las Vegas Valley, and officials publicly warned residents about heat dangers.

Triple-digit temps have arrived. Here’s how you can stay safe

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May 17, 2024 - 1:36 pm

As Las Vegas hits triple-digit temperatures, Clark County officials have launched an initiative aimed at raising awareness about heat-related illness.

100 degrees in Las Vegas? It may happen Friday

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

May 14, 2024 - 6:00 am

Highs near 95 are forecast Tuesday through Thursday before a possible 100 degrees on Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Want to ski at Brian Head? This is your last chance

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May 10, 2024 - 7:22 pm

Brian Head Resort its wrapping up its winter sports season — the Utah ski resort’s longest season in 59 years of operation.

Winds mostly gone, heat on the way for Las Vegas

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May 9, 2024 - 9:16 am

Highs in the 90s forecast starting Mother’s Day and rising higher next week.

Sunday gusts near 60 mph should gradually fall, forecast says

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May 5, 2024 - 8:00 am

Central Las Vegas winds around 30 mph should drop to the single digits after sunset, says the National Weather Service.

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April 30, 2024 - 4:04 pm

It may take a few weeks more to get here, but National Weather Service meteorologists say the Las Vegas heat is coming — perhaps in warmer than usual dosages.