by: Russ Pappas Posted: May 14, 2022 / 06:06 AM MDT Updated: May 13, 2022 / 08:10 PM MDT High pressure and an upper level ridge will lock dry stable air above the
Western Slope causing rain chances to stay out of the picture for the next few days. This ridge will continue to warm our highs over the weekend as we will see 80s in the Grand Valley for Saturday and Sunday, and potentially 90s for the first time this year in Grand Junction early next week. As we look into early next week, possible Red Flag Warnings with the addition of wind to the forecast. Low chance of rain showers, but there is a possibility late next week. However, it looks likely there
will be stronger wind speeds next Friday/Saturday instead of the scattered rain outlook. This forecast could change, stay tuned.
A windy and chilly month is about to become history as Las Vegas warms up.
Saturday should see a high near 97 with a sunny sky and light morning winds at Harry Reid International Airport, according to the National Weather Service.
After a Sunday morning low near 71, the high should climb to about 100.
The average date for the first 100 or higher in Las Vegas is May 24. The earliest it has been reached is May 1, said weather service meteorologist Morgan Stessman.
Conditions should remain similar through Thursday with highs in the upper 90s to 100 and lows in the low 70s.
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