Snow accumulates about the summit of Mount Charleston where avalanche conditions still exist on Wednesday, Jan. 25, 2017. Residents were safe in the area after an avalanche in the Lee Canyon-Mount Charletson area Monday, Feb. 5, 2024.
Published Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 | 10:43 a.m.
Updated Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 | 2:41 p.m.
People are being advised to stay off Mount Charleston, a day after an avalanche at the Lee Canyon ski area, Clark County officials said.
A winter storm warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. today for the Spring Mountains, officials said.
As of midnight Monday, between 12 and 24 inches of snow had fallen on Mount Charleston. Up to 8 inches were forecast for today, according to the National Weather Service.
Avalanche mitigation efforts, meanwhile, were underway at the ski area, officials said. All ski resort employees and customers were accounted for after Monday’s avalanche above the Sherwood lift, officials said.
But search and rescue teams planned to resume their efforts later today to ensure nobody is missing, officials said.
The ski resort will remain closed today, and possibly Wednesday, officials said.
The Spring Mountains Visitor Gateway, operated by the U.S. Forest Service, in Kyle Canyon is also closed, officials said.
Visitors were advised to stay out of the area, and chains or snow tires are required for those who live on the mountain, officials said.
State Route 156 in Lee Canyon was closed at U.S. 95, and State Route 158 was closed to visitors, officials said. State Route 157 at the State Route 158 junction was also closed.
NV Energy restored power by 1:15 p.m. today to most of 462 customers on the mountain who lost service about 10:30 p.m. Monday, the utility reported.
Crews have been patrolling the area today and will continue to do so as conditions allow them to access areas safely, NV Energy officials said. Teams have not found any downed lines but have found snow accumulated on wires and have been addressing those issues, officials said.
