Wet Friday morning commute, mountain snow expected in Las Vegas
Wet roads are expected to be part of the Friday morning commute for Las Vegas Valley residents, according to the National Weather Service.
“From 5 to 10 a.m. is the most likely time for rain, so motorists need to slow down a bit” meteorologist Chris Outler said about 3:30 a.m. “It started raining in Barstow a bit ago and it is headed this way. It will mostly be a slow, gentle steady rain most of the morning and taper off later in the afternoon.”
Pahrump was receiving rain about 4:30 a.m. and showers were moving toward Las Vegas.
The afternoon high will be around 53, not much of an increase from a 50 degree reading at McCarran International Airport shortly before 4 a.m.
Winds of 6-12 mph in the morning are forecast to increase later in the day with gusts above 30 mph possible in the afternoon.
6-10 inches for mountains
The Spring Mountains and Sheep Range above 5,000 feet are expected to receive 6 to 10 inches of snow. Winds may gust up to 35 mph. Icy and snowpacked roads are likely along with limited visibility. Chains are likely to be required, and road closures are possible.
Snowfall over the past week has been measured at 26 inches at the Mount Charleston fire station.
Clear weekend
“Saturday looks pretty clear and still a little cool,” Outler said of the forecast high of 54.
Sunday will be a bit warmer with a high near 57 with high clouds.
Early next week will see cloudy conditions and highs around 60.
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