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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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Widespread rain a 60 percent chance in the valley on Friday

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90s coming right on time for Las Vegas Valley

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.

Widespread rain a 60 percent chance in the valley on Friday

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 26, 2024 - 5:30 am

Rain will be a possibility in the morning with the greatest chances in the afternoon. It is expected to be widespread across the valley.

Breezy Thursday forecast in advance of cool, possibly wet Friday

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 25, 2024 - 6:00 am

The Thursday high should be near 81, with afternoon winds of 9-15 mph gusting to 22 mph.

Spring chill, perhaps rain, will be felt before Las Vegas weekend

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 23, 2024 - 6:01 am

Winds, cooler temps and possibly some rain on Friday is in the Las Vegas forecast for the week, says the National Weather Service.

90s coming right on time for Las Vegas Valley

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 18, 2024 - 5:30 am

April 18 is the average date for the Harry Reid International Airport reaching 90 degrees, the National Weather Service said.

Winds gusts across the Las Vegas Valley could reach 50 mph on Saturday, April 13, 2024, accordi ...

Gusts to 50 mph: Winds sure to whip Las Vegas, spread pollen

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 13, 2024 - 6:00 am

A wind advisory for the entire region runs from 2 to 11 p.m. Saturday when winds in the central Las Vegas Valley are expected to reach up to 50 mph.

Las Vegas briefly reaches first 80-degree day, nearly a month behind norm

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 10, 2024 - 9:42 pm

Spring in Las Vegas this year has been very similar to last year, with the first 80-degree day nearly a month behind normal.

The April 5 record low of 55 was set Friday, April 5, 2024, at Harry Reid International Airport ...

Record low of 55 set Friday, spotty rain will go into evening; 80s arrive soon

By Marvin Clemons / RJ

April 5, 2024 - 11:27 pm

After 24 hours of gusty winds, light rain and graupel entered the atmosphere Friday. The temperature dropped to 51 before 3 p.m. Warmth is on the way, however.