Rain showers northern valley as snow falls on Spring Mountains
Light rain fell across the northern Las Vegas Valley on Friday. Snow showers were reported at Lee Canyon.
It has been 124 days since Las Vegas has received measurable rainfall.
With light showers moving into the Las Vegas Valley… will today break our dry streak? Or will we simply get sprinkles…? 🤔🌧️☂️#VegasWx pic.twitter.com/AeLt4uCkmp
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) November 16, 2024
The Friday high reached 63 at Harry Reid International Airport and had dropped to 57 by 4:15 p.m.
Southwest winds that gusted to 44 mph early Friday at the airport dissipated during the afternoon.
Frday marks 124 days without measurable rain at the airport, the valley’s official measuring station
Today's weather features gusty winds across most of the area and precipitation potential, mainly over high terrain. A Wind Advisory remains in effect for western San Bernardino County until 7 PM PST. 🌬🌧🌨#NVwx #AZwx #CAwx pic.twitter.com/yOjp8rDgzu
— NWS Las Vegas (@NWSVegas) November 15, 2024
Saturday’s high will only reach about 59, but northerly winds are expected to be around 5-6 mph, according to the National Weather Service.
The Sunday high will be about 61 with lows around 40.
Chance of mountain snow
There is a 30 percent chance of snow showers, mainly after 3 p.m. Friday in the Spring Mountains. The sky will be mostly sunny with a high near 35. West-southwest winds of 8 to 11 mph are forecast. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is possible.
The snow chances continue into Friday night before 10 p.m.
The Saturday low will be around 22. West winds around 9 mph are anticipated. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch is likely.
Saturday will bring a 20 percent chance of snow showers with a mostly sunny sky and a high near 34. North-northwest winds of 7-9 mph could gust as high as 18 mph.
Saturday night will be mostly clear, with a low around 23. North-northwest winds of 11-14 mph, with gusts to 26 mph.
Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com.