Light rain fell primarily on the north and northwest parts of the valley Tuesday morning, and that precipitation is expected to continue for most of the day, according to the National Weather Service.
As of 1 p.m. Tuesday, most rain gauges across the valley showed some perceipitation with up to .55 of an inch near Mount Charleston since midnight. The southwest valley appeared to be the only dry area.
Forecast calls for light rain throughout the day along the I-15 corridor & Lincoln County. Roads could become slick, so make sure to give yourself extra space when driving. In the Spring Mountains, heavy wet snow above 7000’ may cause minor to moderate impacts. #nvwx #cawx #azwx pic.twitter.com/bRZizVndbQ
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) February 20, 2024
Higher up, snow started in the middle of the night, and 3 to 5 inches is expected in elevations between 7,000 and 8,000 feet with 5-10 inches between 8,000 and 9,000 feet and higher amounts near the peaks.
Lee Canyon, which was struck by an avalanche earlier this month, has reported 4 inches of snow in the past 24 hours.
A winter weather advisory runs until 10 a.m. Wednesday for the Spring Mountains and the Sheep Range. Travel is likely to be difficult, especially in Lee Canyon at about 8,000 feet, according to the weather service.
Relatively warm air will initially lead to snow levels around 8,000 feet during the day Tuesday with wet snow possibly mixed with rain between 7,000 and 8,000 feet. Snow levels will lower to around 6,000 feet Tuesday night as snowfall intensity decreases, the advisory said.
Weather alert 🌧️: The Scenic Drive is closed for the rest of today, February 20. The Visitor Center will remain open through 4:30pm.
📷: C Trump pic.twitter.com/yu6jEVxhld
— Red Rock Canyon LV (@RedRockCynLV) February 20, 2024
The Scenic Loop drive at Red Rock Canyon is closed for the rest of the day, but the visitor’s center is open to 4:30 p.m.
Further rain, but likely to a lesser degree, is forecast Wednesday for the valley before two to three days of clear conditions, meteorologist Dan Berc said.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @VegasMarvRJ on X.