Another warm, dry winter could mean increased water demand and additional harm to desert animals, experts say.
Weather
Light winds, a sunny sky and temperatures close to normal are forecast for the Las Vegas Valley for several days, according to the National Weather Service.
Improving air quality with lighter breezes are forecast for the Las Vegas Valley after a cold front moved through the Las Vegas Valley on Monday, bringing stiff breezes and moderate air quality.
Gusty overnight winds should dissipate as Monday progresses, according to the National Weather Service.
Sunday overnight wind gusts could reach 60 mph in the Spring Mountains and 35 to 40 mph in Las Vegas, according to the National Weather Service.
Las Vegas temperatures will get close to normal by the end of the weekend before a second cold front chills the air, according to the National Weather Service.
Las Vegas temperatures will stay about 10 degrees below normal Friday, according to the latest National Weather forecast.
Cool and calm weather will prevail in Las Vegas for the next several days, according to the National Weather Service.
Parts of Mount Charleston saw up to 11 inches of snow Monday night, but the National Weather Service said the frosty weather isn’t expected to continue this week.
A winter-like storm brought strong winds, a sharp drop in the temperature and showers to the Las Vegas Valley on Monday. Snow fell on the Spring Mountains, and parts of the northern Strip lost power.
Powerful winds have arrived in the Las Vegas Valley, while Mount Charleston is seeing some snow Monday night.
The Southwest has experienced a period of historic dryness and near record-setting temperatures since the beginning of last year.
About 1,750 households in the Las Vegas Valley remained offline early Friday after strong winds and rain swept into the region, contributing to a string of vehicular crashes.
Winds up to 18 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 28 mph, will be felt on Friday.
The cooldown in Las Vegas is in full swing. The Las Vegas Valley will see a high of 81 on Tuesday with a 50 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms during the day.
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