FROM: NWS Las Vegas NV
AREA: Sheep Range; Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon
SENT: 2026-02-16T10:06:00-08:00
Winter Storm Warning issued February 16 at 10:06AM PST until February 18 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT…Heavy snow expected above 5000 feet. Three day 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.
* WHEN…Now through 10 PM PST Wednesday.
* IMPACTS…Roads, 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. Strong winds could
cause tree damage.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…The snow is expected in two waves with the
first round arriving Monday afternoon. Snow levels will start out
around 7000 feet on Monday and gradually fall through Wednesday
morning. A lull in the snowfall is expected late-Monday night into
Tuesday before the next wave brings additional snowfall Tuesday
night into Wednesday.
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: 2026-02-16T13:00:00-08:00
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