Las Vegas woke up under clear skies on Saturday, March 7, 2026, but the calm look is a little deceiving. The valley is in for a breezy, sun-soaked day with highs near 71°F, and strong north-to-northeast winds will be whipping across town into the evening. Those gusts could make driving dicey on exposed stretches of I-15 and other highways, with mostly dry conditions and pockets of blowing dust in low-lying spots.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
North-northeast winds of 15 to 25 mph, with gusts up to 45 mph, are expected to continue through Saturday evening. Higher gusts are possible in mountain passes and along the Lower Colorado River corridor, according to NWS Las Vegas. A Wind Advisory remains in effect through 10 p.m. PST on Saturday, March 7, and…..