Hazy skies forecast for Las Vegas, could get worse

An inmate firefighter from the Trinity River Conservation Camp uses a drip torch to slow the Fawn Fire burning north of Redding, Calif. in Shasta County, on Thursday, Sept. 23, 2021. (AP Photo/Ethan Swope)

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By Marvin Clemons Las Vegas Review-Journal

September 26, 2021 - 5:30 am

Las Vegas air quality is expected to be in the moderate range for ozone and small particles on Sunday, according to Clark County officials.

Smoke and haze from California wildfires dissipated Friday evening and Saturday, but could return with high pressure forecast to move winds back toward the Las Vegas Valley.

The Sunday high at McCarran International Airport is expected to be around 94. Morning breezes might reach 15 mph.

The overnight low will be near 70 with a similar high and conditions forecast for Sunday.

Fall temperatures will begin to take over during the middle of next week.

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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.

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.