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 small chance of light, high terrain showers early next week and totals generally under 0.10 inches. For the full point forecast and detailed discussion, see the National Weather Service and the accompanying NWS forecast discussion.
Record Watch
The forecast mid 80s high would beat the March 1 daily record of 82°F at Las Vegas and also nudges overnight lows into record territory, with the warm minimum record for this date sitting at 57°F. That means limited evening cooling, so patios and late outdoor plans are likely to stay comfortably mild well after sunset. Keep in mind that records are tied to specific observing stations, so neighborhood readings can differ by a degree or two.
Plan For The Weekend
Consider shifting heavy outdoor chores to the morning or evening, secure patio furniture and loose items, and allow extra time if you are towing or driving a high profile vehicle on exposed highways. The strongest gusts are expected this afternoon into early evening, with breezy conditions hanging on into Monday, so check the latest forecast before heading for higher routes or mountain areas. Updates will follow if warnings are expanded or conditions take a turn.
Hoodline highlighted the warm spell in yesterday’s briefing; this update zeroes in on the Wind Advisory and the record watch in play for Sunday and Monday. Stay weather aware and consult the National Weather Service if you have late plans or travel on the schedule.
