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Les Krifaton

Las Vegas

Meteorologist at KVVU-TV (Henderson, NV)

Multi Emmy winning FOX5 Meteorologist holding an AMS Seal and all around nice guy, most of the time. Also a huge fan of Poutine. Look it up!

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  • 2 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Les Krifaton

    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Have questions or want to learn more about the history of Las Vegas? There is no better place to start than the Special Collections and Archives Department at UNLV. Located in Lied Library, the Special Collections and Archives probably has it all, according to Director Sarah Quigley. “We do that by collecting personal papers, organizational records, rare books and a limited number of artifacts,” she said.

  • 3 weeks ago | fox5vegas.com | Les Krifaton

    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Las Vegas Desert Research Institute is helping study the aftereffects of the Los Angeles fires earlier this year. The fires destroyed about 16,000 structures. “We look at the soils physical aspects of how water goes into soil,” said Ahdee Zeidman, one of the researchers who travelled to the area to collect samples. Zeidman and her colleagues scooped up samples from burned areas and also areas that were not touched by the fires.

  • 1 month ago | fox5vegas.com | Les Krifaton

    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - What has turned into an annual event at The Desert Research Institute did not disappoint again Thursday. A thousand people registered to attend the May The Science Be With You. Put on by DRI and the Atomic Museum, where the exhibits attracted people from all over. “This is my second time coming,” said Makalea Garcia. DRI has hosted this event for more than 10 years.

  • 2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Les Krifaton

    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - Still no sign of Mojave Max our Desert Tortoises and weather prognosticator like Punxsutawney Phil the groundhog everyone turns to in early February to see if we get an early spring. Mojave Max is still in Brumation (a reptiles hibernation) at the Springs Preserve. The last two years Max has come out of his burrow on just a day apart in April. The earliest day he ever surfaced is February 14th back in 2005.

  • 2 months ago | fox5vegas.com | Les Krifaton

    LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5) - A very good turnout for a job fair at the North Las Vegas VA Medical Center Auditorium. Some 600 military and civilians turned out to speak with prospective employers, ranging from law enforcement, to gaming along with federal and state governments.

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Les Krifaton
Les Krifaton @lvweatherguy
11 May 25

Windy Mother's Day https://t.co/R9Oso3iMsE

Les Krifaton
Les Krifaton @lvweatherguy
11 May 25

Strong winds move into Las Vegas the next few days including a wind advisory Monday. @FOX5Vegas https://t.co/1TV47nkL7X

Les Krifaton
Les Krifaton @lvweatherguy
11 May 25

Hot temperatures sticking around https://t.co/ZbTmQotwH6