Snow coming to Spring Mountains; rain expected in Las Vegas
A winter storm warning has been issued for the Spring Mountains as a series of storms prepares to enter the valley.
Thursday will have a high of 52 degrees and an overnight low of 46 degrees, the National Weather Service said. The first storm in the series hit the valley Wednesday after 10 p.m., and the rain will continue through midday Thursday, meteorologist John Salmen said.
A winter storm warning for the Spring Mountains and Sierra Nevada will be in effect through Saturday morning, the Weather Service said. Snow levels are expected to drop down to 5,000 feet by Thursday morning with significant snowfall at that level.
The first storm is expected to drop at least 4 inches of snow above 5,000 feet, 3 to 8 inches above 6,000 feet and 8 to 15 inches above 8,000 feet, which includes the ski area, Salmen said. The second storm is expected to bring similar amounts of snow.
The winter storm warning includes heavy snow, strong winds with gusts between 55 and 60 mph, frigid temperatures and road hazards, the Weather Service said.
Little rain is expected Thursday night or Friday morning in the valley as the first storm moves out and the second moves in. Friday’s forecast high is 49 degrees.
The second storm should start dropping rain late Friday into early Saturday, the Weather Service said; the most rainfall is expected Friday evening. The chance of rain Friday is 80 percent.
Heavy rain is expected during Thursday morning and Friday evening commutes, the Weather Service said. The third storm is expected Sunday into Monday.
Review-Journal reporter Rio Lacanlale contributed to this report. Contact Lawren Linehan at llinehan@reviewjournal.com or at 702-383-0381. Follow @lawrenlinehan on Twitter.
