February 21, 2026 6:36 PM

Wind Advisory for the High Desert and the Mountains for Wednesday Afternoon through Friday

HIGH DESERT, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A Wind Advisory for Wednesday afternoon throught Friday. A Gusty Wind Event is for the mountains, Victor/Apple Valley, Lucerne Valley, and the Mojave Desert locations.

Also a Wind Advisory for the Primm Stateline to Las Vegas until Friday

Gusty winds are expected with the weak low pressure system trying to pass by.

This could create hazardous driving conditions and areas of blowing dust.

The Southern California Weather Force has issued a Wind Advisory for the high deserts and the mountains. With winds blowing around 25-35+ mph in the Victor/Apple Valley area. Parts of the Barstow area will have 35-45+ mph winds. Lucerne Valley area will have 25-35 mph winds. Mountains will have gust 20 to 30+ mph. Stateline/Primm/Las Vegas NV will have 20-30+ mph winds. Max wind gust will be 50 mph in spots.

Potential for hazardous crosswinds and blowing dust on Interstate 15 from the top of the Cajon Pass through Las Vegas NV as well as other roadways in the desert.

Also secure all outdoor stuff like chairs, BBQ, and other outdoor decorations.

The Wind Advisory should expire by late Friday afternoon.

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Cajon Pass
6:36 pm, Feb 21, 2026
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Humidity: 35 %
Pressure: 1022 mb
Wind: 5 mph
Wind Gust: 10 mph
Clouds: 17%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 6:28 am
Sunset: 5:38 pm
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