Showers fell across the Las Vegas Valley on Tuesday as the first major winter storm of the year moved through Southern Nevada.
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A winter-like storm brought strong winds, a sharp drop in the temperature and showers to the Las Vegas Valley on Monday. Snow fell on the Spring Mountains, and parts of the northern Strip lost power.
Powerful winds have arrived in the Las Vegas Valley, while Mount Charleston is seeing some snow Monday night.
Thunderstorms caused flash flooding around the Las Vegas Valley on Monday, shutting down a few intersections. Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area also saw flash flooding.
There is about a 20 to 30 percent chance of rain on Wednesday, National Weather Service meteorologist Brian Planz said. Thunderstorms are possible throughout the Las Vegas Valley.
Authorities briefly shut down a section of state Route 169 near Overton because of flooding. Monsoonal rains are expected over the next two days, the National Weather Service said.
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