The fire, first reported shortly before noon, was just off State Route 160, some 7 miles east of Mountain Springs.
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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.
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Seven-day-a-week operations will end with a grand finale event from Friday through Sunday.
The fatal crash occurred between Goodsprings and Interstate 15, according to the Nevada Highway Patrol.
Late Friday wind gusts approached 70 mph in Las Vegas, and are expected to be stronger Saturday. Up to 10 inches of snow and white-out conditions are expected in the mountains.
The Las Vegas dog shelter said it has two confirmed cases of Canine Influenza, and over 100 dogs are showing symptoms of infectious respiratory disease.
Three feet of snow in Colorado’s mountain region recently boosted the snowpack closer to normal after a dry start to winter.
State and local parks will be operating as normal while federally operated facilities are likely to be closed if the government shuts down.
There are signs the shoulder lane on the California side might be working, but heading south remained no speedy process on a holiday weekend.
The heaviest rain — perhaps 2 to 4 inches — is expected to fall Saturday through Monday.
“Unsafe behavior” has been a problem this summer, a park official said. Pool toys and sudden winds are causing frequent dangerous situations.
A 12-mile backup leading into Primm on I-15 was reported by the Regional Transpiration Commission.
A new ramp was to allow slightly more access to declining Lake Mead, but the effort has been slowed.
Lincoln County and federal officials are monitoring flooding and possible evacuations in Lincoln County. Meanwhile, cool temperatures are forecast for Las Vegas.