Vegas Bakes as Desert Winds Whip Up Sunday Sizzler

Las Vegas wakes up under clear skies Sunday, March 1, 2026, with the valley on track to warm into the mid 80s by afternoon. Highs should top out near 86°F, delivering a very spring like feel as southwest breezes ramp up. Anyone with outdoor plans should expect gustier pockets later today and into Monday.

Afternoon Winds Pick Up

The National Weather Service has a Wind Advisory in effect starting at 10 a.m. Sunday, March 1, continuing into Monday night. Valley winds are expected from the west southwest at 3 to 18 mph, with gusts up to around 26 mph, while higher terrain and parts of the western Mojave Desert could see stronger gusts. Forecasters flag Sunday as the warmest day of the week and have a record watch posted for several locations, with only a…..

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