A year after heavy rains turned Burning Man into a mud pit, forecasters predict unusual weather for the festival's opening, but the worst conditions will pass before gates open.
Despite the cold and windy conditions including red-flag warnings, the weather is expected to clear by Sunday, Aug. 25, with the playa forecast calling for sunny skies.
Last year's Burning Man saw tens of thousands stranded due to heavy rains creating muddy conditions, which disrupted festival attendance significantly as latecomers were turned away.
Festivalgoers can expect a dramatic change from Friday's 60s to sunny weather with highs in the 70s on Sunday, indicating a promising start to this year's gathering.
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