Las Vegas, Nevada – A Winter Storm Warning covers Nevada’s Spring Mountains today, threatening hazardous travel.
According to the National Weather Service in Las Vegas, the warning remains in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday until 4 a.m. PST Friday for the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon area.
Forecasters expect heavy snowfall, with totals exceeding 1 foot above 8,000 feet. Areas above 7,000 feet could receive 6 to 12 inches, while elevations above 6,000 feet may see 4 to 8 inches. Lower elevations above 5,000 feet are forecast to receive 1 to 4 inches. Wind gusts could reach as high as 40 mph, creating blowing snow and reduced visibility.
Travel impacts are expected to be significant. Roads will likely become slick and hazardous, with visibility reduced at times. The National Weather Service warns that travel could become very difficult to impossible along State Route 156, State Route 157, and State Route 158. State Route 160 through Mountain Springs may also see dangerous conditions. State Route 159 along the Red Rock Scenic Loop could experience 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation directly on the roadway.
Officials advise motorists to carry an emergency kit including extra food, water, and a flashlight if travel is unavoidable. Drivers can call 511 for updated Nevada road conditions.
Mountain communities, outdoor recreation areas, and commuters traveling through higher elevations may experience delays or closures through early Friday morning. Conditions are expected to improve after 4 a.m. as the storm system moves out of the region.
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