Las Vegas started Monday on a calm note, waking up to clear skies and a comfortable 68°F. That quiet morning will not last long. The valley is expected to warm into the upper 70s with a high near 80°F on Monday, March 2, 2026, while afternoon breezes from the southwest build in. Some neighborhoods could see gusts strong enough to jostle lightweight patio coverings and any unsecured backyard furniture. Overnight Monday into Tuesday will feel cooler, with lows dipping into the low to mid 50s.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Southwest winds this afternoon are forecast to run between 9 and 21 mph, with gusts up to 29 mph across the Las Vegas Valley. Across the Mojave Desert, gusts of 25 to 35 mph are on tap, and a few pockets of stronger west winds could hit 50 mph in parts of the western Mojave. A Wind Advisory is in effect there through 10 p.m. tonight, according to the National Weather Service Las Vegas. Drivers of high-profile vehicles should be ready for crosswinds on exposed stretches of highway, and anyone with yard decor or loose patio furniture will want to secure it before midafternoon.
What To Expect This Week
Tuesday will ease back a bit, with highs slipping into the mid to high 70s. Temperatures are expected to rebound close to 80°F again on Wednesday before a stronger system moves in during the middle to latter part of the week. That system is expected to tighten pressure gradients and bring gusty north to northwest winds Thursday and Friday, which means outdoor plans later in the workweek could feel a lot windier than today’s forecast suggests.
Plan Ahead
Now is a good time to tie down or store loose items, keep an eye out for stronger gusts in higher terrain, and plan for choppy conditions on area reservoirs, with wave heights up to about 3 feet possible on Lake Mohave and Lake Havasu during the windier stretches. For background on yesterday’s warm spike and how we got here, check out this Sunday sizzler recap.
