October 16, 2026 2:22 PM

Wind Advisory and a High Fire Danger for Friday Afternoon into Sunday Morning for the High Desert and Mountains Cities

HIGH DESERT, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> A Wind Advisory and Red Flag Warning with a critical fire weather conditions with high fire danger for Friday afternoon into Sunday morning. A Gusty Wind Event is for the mountains, Victor/Apple Valley, Lucerne Valley, and the Mojave Desert locations.

This could create hazardous driving conditions and areas of blowing dust for the high desert and in the mountains.

The Southern California Weather Force has issued a Wind Advisory for the high deserts and the mountain areas. With winds blowing around at 40-50+ mph in the Victor/Apple Valley area. Parts of the Barstow area will have 45-55+ mph winds. Lucerne Valley area will have 45-55+ mph winds. Mountains will have gust 40-50+ mph. Stateline/Primm/Las Vegas NV will have 45-55+ mph winds. Max wind gust will be 60+ 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.

This Wind Advisory should expire by Sunday morning.

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Cajon Pass
2:22 pm, Oct 16, 2026
temperature icon 75°F
clear sky
Humidity: 22 %
Pressure: 1017 mb
Wind: 13 mph
Wind Gust: 11 mph
Clouds: 4%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 6:55 am
Sunset: 6:14 pm
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