Las Vegas Will Get Rain and Snow
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- Nevada News
Las Vegas got its first measurable amount of rain for the new year as the initial wave in a series of storms moved across the area today. The storms are expected to bring “significant” amounts of rain to the valley and snow in the mountains through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
The snow is expected to become steadier and heavier this evening before tapering off after midnight, forecasters said. Although some light snow showers are possible Tuesday in the late morning and afternoon, the next round of significant snow will not occur until Tuesday evening into Tuesday night, forecasters said.
The heavy snow accumulations will make traveling difficult, if not impossible on area roads, forecasters said. Gusty winds could create near whiteout conditions at times. Blowing and drifting of snow is also possible, they said. Areas of fog have formed and could reduce visibility, forecasters said.