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Up to 3 feet of snow possible in mountains above Lake Tahoe
Wed, Nov 28, 2018 (10:41 a.m.)
he National Weather Service issued winter storm warnings Wednesday for most of the Sierra and the Lake Tahoe region. Up to 6 inches of snow is expected at lake level Wednesday night into Thursday with up to 3 feet in the ...
In this Feb. 1, 2018, photo, Frank Gehrke, right, chief of the California Cooperative Snow Surveys Program, for the Department of Water Resources, checks the snowpack depth as Courtney Obergfell, left, and Michelle Mead, center, both of the National Weather Service, look on during the second snow survey of the season near Echo Summit, Calif.
Study: Snowpack has declined dramatically across U.S. West
Friday, March 2, 2018
Scientists in Oregon and California have found dramatically declining snowpack across the American West over the past six decades, according to a study published today. The study led by scientists from Oregon State University and the University of California, Los Angeles found drops in snow measurements at ...
A truck heads west through the snow on Interstate 80, Thursday, March 1, 2018, near Donner Summit, Calif.
Snowboarder found dead in blizzard at Lake Tahoe ski resort
Friday, March 2, 2018
A snowboarder was found dead today at a Lake Tahoe ski resort after a blizzard packing winds gusting to nearly 150 mph over the ridge tops dumped 3 feet of snow in the ...
A view of Lake Tahoe near Reno in May 2011.
Blizzard warning for Tahoe with 5 feet of snow possible
Wednesday, February 28, 2018
The National Weather Service has issued a series of winter storm warnings and advisories across most of northern Nevada the next three days as the biggest storm of ...
A mother and daughter take in the view under cloudy skies at the Red Rock overlook Tuesday, Feb 27, 2018.
Snow falling in the mountains, rain in the valley
Tuesday, February 27, 2018
Snow was falling on Mount Charleston while it rained in the Las Vegas Valley this afternoon. The snow was expected to continue through the night, with several ...
Snow falls in the area of Charleston Boulevard and Canyon Pointe in the west valley on Friday, Feb. 23, 2018.
Snow falling as cold front pushes through valley
Friday, February 23, 2018
A cold front moving through the region is bringing snow flurries to the Las Vegas Valley, according to the National Weather Service. No accumulations were reported in the valley, but ...
Hydrologists: Sierra Nevada snow below last winter's levels
Friday, December 29, 2017
Snowpack levels in the Sierra Nevada are far below last year's record breaking snowfall but hydrologists say there's time for that to turn around. The Nevada Natural Resources Conservation Service says snow survey results show ...
Snow slows or shuts down much of normally sunny Deep South
Saturday, December 9, 2017
Forecasters warned that moisture on the roadways could freeze and cause black ice to form. The National Weather Service said that while snow flurries would end by midday in areas including metro Atlanta, temperatures at or below freezing could …
A view of Lake Tahoe near Reno in May 2011.
More than 2 feet of snow in mountains around Lake Tahoe
Thursday, November 16, 2017
An early winter Sierra storm that dumped more than 2 feet of snow in the mountains and heavy rain in the valleys triggered power outages and school delays at Lake Tahoe and ...
Parts of Reno get just over 10 inches of snow overnight
Wednesday, February 22, 2017
Commuters in Reno are encountering icy and snow-covered roads after a winter storm moving through the area dumped just over 10 inches of snow in ...
A view of cabins by the Mount Charleston Lodge Tuesday, Jan. 24, 2017. Residents in Kyle Canyon are digging out after the weekend storms.
More snow on the way to Mount Charleston this weekend
Friday, February 17, 2017
If making a trek up Mount Charleston is on the to-do list this weekend, plan to pack the snow gear and some patience. A fresh blanket of snow is expected to fall on the mountain Saturday, according to ...
Rain expected in Las Vegas starting tonight
Wednesday, January 18, 2017
An extended winter storm warning has been issued for the Spring Mountains as three storms are bearing down on the Las Vegas Valley ...
A woman walks along the sidewalk on Tropicana Avenue as rain continues to fall across the Las Vegas region on Friday, Jan. 13, 2017.
Mount Charleston gets over a foot of snow, as rain drenches valley
Friday, January 13, 2017
Mount Charleston has seen more than a foot of snow, while parts of the valley have gotten nearly a half inch of rain over the last 24 hours, according to the National Weather Service. The weather station on ...
Tourists brave the rainy weather to take photos at the "Welcome to Las Vegas" sign Thursday, Dec. 22, 2016.
More rain headed to valley, snow in the mountains
Thursday, December 22, 2016
More rain is expected in the Las Vegas Valley today, with a heavy band of storms moving in from the southeast, according to the National Weather Service. Since Wednesday evening, up to a quarter inch has fallen in ...
Snow blankets the mountains surrounding the Las Vegas Valley on Monday, Feb. 1, 2016.
Storms moving out; wind, cooler weather to stick around
Monday, February 1, 2016
Storms that dumped up to .39 inches of rain in the valley and 15 inches of snow in the surrounding mountains are moving out today, but chilly temperatures and gusty ...
A rainbow is seen over the Las Vegas Strip on Sunday, Jan. 31, 2016.
Rain, snow, wind to usher in February in the valley
Sunday, January 31, 2016
Gusty winds, showers and a slight chance of snowfall will help commemorate the valley's transition into February. The valley should expect rain for much of ...
Forecast calls for rain in the valley, snow in the mountains
Monday, January 4, 2016
Rain showers are in the forecast for the rest of the work week in Las Vegas, the result of a winter storm system expected to bring up to a foot of snow to Mount Charleston over ...
Skaters glide on the Cosmopolitan's ice rink Dec. 5, 2012, in Las Vegas. The resort turns its Boulevard pool into an ice rink during the holiday season.
Winter fun: Here’s where to skate, ski, snowboard and sled in Las Vegas
Tuesday, December 8, 2015
From ice-skating rinks to skiing and sledding sites in the mountains just 45 minutes away, Las Vegas has several offerings to help you get into the holiday spirit. Among them are ...
A view at the Lee Canyon ski resort on Mount Charleston, Friday, Nov. 27, 2015. The resort officially welcomed skiiers Friday.
Snow flurries help usher in ski season on Mount Charleston
Saturday, November 28, 2015
Snow enthusiasts made the trek Friday to Lee Canyon to celebrate the resort's grand opening for the season as weather in the Las Vegas Valley prepared to ...
An aerial view of Red Rock covered in snow on Feb. 23, 2015.
Snowmen in Summerlin: Las Vegas gets hit with a wintry blast
Monday, February 23, 2015
People were busy snapping pictures and making snowmen this morning after an overnight storm dumped up to 2 inches of snow in the Summerlin area and 10 inches on ...
Rain could return to Las Vegas later this week
Tuesday, January 27, 2015
The scattering of rain that hit the Las Vegas Valley overnight could return later this week, forecasters said. Light rain hit the region about 5 p.m. Monday, with up to ...
The view at John F. Kennedy International Airport as a major snowstorm moves into New York City on Monday, Jan. 26, 2015.
Northeast storm triggers cancellations of Las Vegas flights
Monday, January 26, 2015
Dozens of flights between Las Vegas and the Philadelphia-to-Boston corridor were cancelled today as the Northeast braces for a powerful winter storm expected to dump as much as 3 feet of snow. According to McCarran International Airport’s website, more than ...
A view of Mount Charleston, which received about 6 inches of snow Monday, Jan. 12, 2015.
Las Vegas ski resort welcomes 6 inches of snow
Monday, January 12, 2015
A fresh layer of snow blanketed the area around the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort this morning after a storm system brought 6 inches of snow to ...
Justus Hughes, 5, and his brother Keagon, 4, throw snowballs near the Las Vegas Ski and Snowboard Resort in Lee Canyon Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2014.
Forecasters temper call for New Year’s Eve snow in Las Vegas
Monday, December 29, 2014
Forecasters today said the chance of a New Year’s Eve snow looks less certain as updated weather models show less moisture in the area for the next few days. Instead, the brunt of the winter storm will likely hit Mohave County in Arizona. However, there is one thing forecasters are certain about — the cold will continue. The mercury dipped to 30 degrees at McCarran early today, making this the coldest night of the winter season ...
A man crosses on a pedestrian bridge over Tropicana Avenue at Las Vegas Boulevard South Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014. Light rain is expected across the valley throughout the day before tapering off this evening.
Light rain expected throughout the day in Las Vegas
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Dark clouds in Las Vegas today are expected to bring rain to the valley and a chance for fresh snow on Mount Charleston, according to the National Weather Service. Light rain is expected ...