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Winter Temperatures Smash Long-Standing Benchmarks (Image Credits: Unsplash)
Las Vegas – The desert metropolis wrapped up its meteorological winter with the highest average temperatures since records began in 1947, setting the stage for an exceptionally warm spring and renewed worries about the Colorado River’s primary reservoir.[1]
Winter Temperatures Smash Long-Standing Benchmarks
Climatologists confirmed the season’s average temperature at Harry Reid International Airport reached 54.8 degrees Fahrenheit through late February, edging out the prior mark of 54.6 degrees from 2015. Dan McEvoy, a climatologist with the Desert Research Institute, noted the figure would likely tick higher before spring commenced on March 1. December 2025 stood as the warmest on record, while January ranked fifth warmest.[1][2]
This pattern aligned with broader Western trends under La Niña influences, which delivered drier, hotter conditions to the Southwest. The city hit 81 degrees on February 26, its first reading above 80 this year. Such extremes underscored a season of repeated record highs across the region.[1]
Early Spring Sizzle Prompts Heat Alerts
Forecasts pointed to highs in the 80s over the weekend, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a Level 1 heat risk for Southern Nevada. Officials warned that the warmth could surprise visitors from cooler areas and challenge those without proper cooling or hydration. Federal outlooks favored above-average temperatures through…
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Author : Matthias Binder
Publish date : 2026-02-27 20:33:00
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