2008 Snowstorm - Las Vegas Sun News

Rain expected through Saturday morning in Las Vegas Valley: Mount Charleston could see up to 18 inches of snow; Fri, Feb 18, 2011 (10:33 p.m.); By Rich Coleman; A wet weekend is in the works as Las Vegas will be hit with a storm bringing rain, strong winds and, at higher elevations, some snow to the valley, forecasters said. National Weather Service meteorologist Jim Harrison said the brunt of the rainfall was expected late Friday night.

Mount Charleston residents return home after avalanche warning lifted: Friday, December 24, 2010; By Sun Staff; Mount Charleston residents were allowed back to their homes Friday after an avalanche warning for the Echo Canyon area was downgraded to an advisory, Clark County spokesman Dan Kulin said. Power still remains out in the Kyle Canyon area, and only residents are being allowed past the State Route 157 and 158 junction.

School district sets makeup date for December snow day: Thursday, January 15, 2009; By Frances Vanderploeg; A day off from school because of snow last month may have been fun, but now students will make up that time on March 2. Previously scheduled as a staff development day, when students stay home but teachers come in for seminars or other work, March 2 will now be a regular school day.

Forecaster: 2008 showed Las Vegas warming up: 'Heat island effect' contributed to rise in overall temperatures, says meteorologist; Friday, January 2, 2009; By Dave Toplikar; Last year, Las Vegas was hotter and drier than normal — and it was the fourth warmest year on record, according to the National Weather Service. But Andrew Gorelow, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service's Las Vegas office, didn't want to attribute it to global warming. "Las Vegas is climatologically getting warmer," Gorelow said today. "A lot of that could be attributed to the heat island effect."

Las Vegas snow emergency: ASK MR. SUN:; Friday, December 26, 2008; Some states call out the National Guard if they are overwhelmed.

Experts advise on how to tend to snow-damaged trees: Tuesday, December 23, 2008; By Ashley Livingston; While the recent snow may have made for beautiful scenery while it was falling, in many areas of the Las Vegas Valley the sun's drying rays revealed an aftermath of broken and bent tree branches and sickly looking palm trees and shrubs.

Snow makes for a busy night at BC Hospital: Friday, December 19, 2008; By Cassie Tomlin; When Deb Balido arrived at work at Boulder City Hospital on Wednesday, she hadn't figured on being there for 29 hours.

Cold day ahead for Las Vegas: WEATHER: Some fog possible this morning; Friday, December 19, 2008; By Dave Toplikar; Good news for those remaining snowmen out there — another cold, but sunny day is in store for the Las Vegas Valley.

Nothing, not even snow day, free: EDUCATION:; Friday, December 19, 2008; By Emily Richmond; When record snowfall blanketed the Las Vegas Valley in 1979, the Clark County School Board and the superintendent agreed to cancel classes.

Desert dwellers (mostly) cheery in brief winter wonderland: Friday, December 19, 2008; By Brendan Buhler; On Wednesday afternoon the mall’s Santa danced a jig in it, the hardware store sold plastic putty knives to scrape it off windshields and in the Christmas tree lot, the noble firs were, for once, naturally flocked.

Improvised plow clears hilly Henderson: City workers use rented road grader to move snow off Anthem’s winding roads; Friday, December 19, 2008; By Mike Trask; Ed Owens dragged himself out of bed for work at 6 a.m. Wednesday, ready for another day on the Henderson street maintenance crew.

Carports collapse under heavy snow: Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Jeremy Twitchell; Heavy snow accumulation caused five carports to collapse at an apartment complex following Wednesday's winter storm.

Snow day gives Las Vegans chance for winter fun: Area residents take advantage of rare heavy snowfall; Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Cydney Cappello, Amanda Finnegan; After a night of messy roads and blizzard-like weather, Las Vegas residents found their light at the end of the tunnel with a snow day from school and a chance to enjoy the rare winter scenery.

Snow surprises Silverado Ranch: Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Ashley Livingston; Spread out all over Silverado Ranch Park, roughly 20 students from Liberty High School enjoyed their class-free day by throwing, dodging and getting smacked with snowballs.

Anthem community recovering from snowstorm: Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Becky Bosshart; Residents were reminded that unexpected events can trigger human kindness.

Snow keeps people in, and out of, Boulder City: Road closures strand some drivers for four hours; Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Cassie Tomlin; During the Las Vegas Valley's heaviest snow in 30 years, some were stuck in Boulder City to enjoy it while others waited in cars Interstate 515 battling their way back in.

For kids, day off means time in the snow: Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Frances Vanderploeg; In one small community near Pecos Road and Windmill Parkway, at least seven snowmen were found at homes within half a mile of each other.

Henderson officials: Snow problems could have been worse: Crews worked through the night to clear roads; Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Jeremy Twitchell; The heavy winter storm that struck Henderson Wednesday snarled traffic, forced road closures and left some drivers no choice but to leave their cars abandoned on the roadside in some of the more heavily hit areas.

Snow, a rare visitor, lingers in Las Vegas: WEATHER: Weather causes tourists to adjust plans, students enjoy snow day; Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Sun Staff; Las Vegas was digging out Thursday after from one of the biggest snows in its history — anywhere from 1 to 8 inches fell throughout the valley Wednesday.

Snow piles up on district’s argument: School budget:; Thursday, December 18, 2008; By Emily Richmond; Clark County School District officials were to go to Mount Charleston on Wednesday to explain to parents why their elementary-school-age children could no longer attend school there.

Wranglers feel right at home in desert snowstorm: HOCKEY:; Wednesday, December 17, 2008; By Steve Silver; Snow in Las Vegas is considered headline news. But for many Las Vegas Wranglers players, especially the Canadians, a snowstorm in December is rather mundane.

Snow leads to event cancellations: WEATHER:; Wednesday, December 17, 2008; By Sun Staff; Several events around the Las Vegas Valley were canceled because of Wednesday's heavy snow.

Boulder City closing main road into town: Wednesday, December 17, 2008; By Jean Reid Norman; Boulder City at 5 p.m. was closing U.S. 93, the main route into town, at Veterans Memorial Drive, Police Chief Thomas Finn said. Residents would not be allowed to head toward Henderson, and those coming into town would be directed on back roads via Veterans Memorial Drive.

Henderson hit by heavy snow: WEATHER: City residents take rare winter storm in stride; Wednesday, December 17, 2008; By Amanda Finnegan; As the snow came down in the afternoon hours Wednesday, Henderson residents didn’t seem to be deterred by the slushy roads and slippery sidewalks. Even with the expected 6 inches, residents went about their normal activities and saw the weather as a chance to get into the holiday spirit.

Weather prompts road closures in BC: Wednesday, December 17, 2008; News staff; The National Weather Service has issued a winter storm warning in effect through 6 a.m. Thursday with 3 to 6 inches of snow possible.