Overview
- The National Weather Service expects highs near 86°F by Thursday and low 90s by Saturday and Sunday across the Las Vegas Valley.
- KTNV’s forecast calls for a record-setting stretch that could top the all-time March record of 93°F next week, with highs projected to reach the mid to upper 90s by Thursday.
- Forecasters warn that early-season heat can be hazardous because residents are not acclimated, urging people to stay hydrated and keep cool.
- Local outlooks note moderate particle pollution and high pollen levels during the warm-up, with a high UV index during late morning hours.
- The burst of heat follows an unusually warm winter that included an 86°F daily record on March 1 and months ranking among the warmest on record, as Death Valley could touch 100°F.