Southwest winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph are possible late Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. Lee Canyon wraps up ski season this weekend.
Las Vegas Weather
It may take a few weeks more to get here, but National Weather Service meteorologists say the Las Vegas heat is coming — perhaps in warmer than usual dosages.
Starting Wednesday, Las Vegas Valley homeowners will be allowed to water their lawns up to six days a week, excluding Sundays.
The storm brought more snow to the ski slopes in Nevada, Utah, allowing Lee Canyon and Brian Head to extend their seasons.
The heaviest storm activity during the afternoon was in the mountains on the southern edge of Henderson.
The recent precipitation should help the valley while snowfall should bolster the region’s vital snowpack.
A new study shows that human-caused climate change is altering the region’s temperatures and worsening extreme drought.
Up to a quarter-inch of rain fell over most of the valley before tapering off. Delays of more than 3 hours slowed flights before conditions improved.
For those who can afford to plunk down an average of more than $10,000 a seat — the highest for any Super Bowl — some rain gear certainly is affordable.
Wednesday is expected to cloud up in advance of two wet days with up to 16 inches of snow forecast for mountains, says the National Weather Service.
Harry Reid International Airport set a daily heat record Monday. But don’t expect the warmth to last longer than a few days.
“It will be really nice through Tuesday into Wednesday,” said meteorologist John Salmen. “The whole (storm) wave starts up north and works its way toward us during the week.”
Brownstone Canyon, near the Red Rock Canyon visitors center, logged 2.13 inches during the storm for the heaviest rainfall.
Fog and rain dominated the valley Monday, and the nearby mountains saw snow. Harry Reid airport was worst in the nation for flight delays and cancellations.
Light rain was falling mostly across the southeast valley at 5 p.m. Saturday. Snow flurries began after sunset at Lee Canyon and were expected all night.
Southwest winds of 25-35 mph with gusts to 60 mph are possible late Saturday morning through Sunday afternoon. Lee Canyon wraps up ski season this weekend.
It may take a few weeks more to get here, but National Weather Service meteorologists say the Las Vegas heat is coming — perhaps in warmer than usual dosages.
Starting Wednesday, Las Vegas Valley homeowners will be allowed to water their lawns up to six days a week, excluding Sundays.
The storm brought more snow to the ski slopes in Nevada, Utah, allowing Lee Canyon and Brian Head to extend their seasons.
each morning and afternoon.