FROM: NWS Las Vegas NV
AREA: Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon
SENT: 2026-02-15T00:21:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 15 at 12:21AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT…Heavy snow is possible in the Spring Mountains and Sheep
Range above 5000 feet. Total snow accumulations exceeding 2 feet
above 9000 feet….1 to 2 feet above 7000 feet….and 6 to 12
inches down to 5000 feet. Winds could gust as high as 50 mph.
* WHERE…Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon.
* WHEN…From 10 AM Monday to 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, and especially bridges and overpasses, will
likely become slick and hazardous. Whiteout conditions are
expected and will make travel treacherous and potentially
life-threatening. Travel could be very difficult to impossible.
Gusty winds could bring down tree branches.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The snow is expected in two waves with the
first on Monday. Snow levels will start out around 7000 feet on
Monday, but will fall to below 5000 feet by Tuesday morning when
the second wave will move in.
If you must travel, keep an extra flashlight, food, and water in
your vehicle in case of an emergency. Call 5 1 1 for road
information.
Persons should consider delaying all travel. Motorists should use
extreme caution if travel is absolutely necessary.
Alert Expiration: 2026-02-15T13:00:00-08:00
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