August 16, 2026 7:03 AM

Wind Advisory for the High Desert and the Mountains Areas on Friday and Saturday 

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

A weather system is going to sweep by on Friday. Strong gusty winds are expected with the weather system. This could create hazardous driving conditions and areas of blowing dust for the high desert.

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 30-40+ mph winds. Mountains will have gust 25-35+ mph. Stateline/Primm/Las Vegas NV will have 30-40+ 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 early Saturday morning.

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Cajon Pass
7:03 am, Aug 16, 2026
temperature icon 65°F
clear sky
Humidity: 57 %
Pressure: 1018 mb
Wind: 1 mph
Wind Gust: 3 mph
Clouds: 5%
Visibility: 10 km
Sunrise: 6:11 am
Sunset: 7:36 pm
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