A winter weather advisory was in effect for the Spring Mountains and the Sheep Range, while light rain fell across most of the valley.
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The Sunday afternoon high should be near 70, says the National Weather Service.
Snow fell most of the night in the Spring Mountains while much of the Las Vegas Valley saw rainfall.
The nearly week-long storm period delivered 88 inches of snow to the resort in early February.
The recent precipitation should help the valley while snowfall should bolster the region’s vital snowpack.
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.
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.
Snow could greet Las Vegas Valley motorists Thursday morning, says the National Weather Service.
The coldest temperatures of the winter are forecast this week for the Las Vegas region.
The windy conditions across the region eased slightly on Friday. Gusts to 21 mph were reported.
Up to 9 inches of snow fell in Kyle and Lee canyons of the Spring Mountains on Wednesday, the National Weather Service said.