Third winter storm headed to Las Vegas valley

Posted By: EN Todayon: February 19, 2026In: General Energy News, Oil & Gas News

LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Winter has returned to Southern Nevada! Clear skies and light winds overnight allowed valley temps to drop to the much-chillier 30s, with colder 20s in Indian Springs and even teens in Tonopah.

Clear & cold start to the day
Valley rain & heavy mountain snow returns this afternoon/evening
Strong winds return, too, especially near the mountains
Lower snow levels could reach the far west valley!
Drying out and warming up by Sunday & next week

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It’s sunny now, but the third and final storm in this week’s winter series is winding its way through California now and heading our way. Mountain snow and valley showers should be here by noon to early afternoon, with breezy to gusty winds to follow into tonight. Highs will reach just near 50 degrees for most valley neighborhoods. Thanks to the colder air, far west and south neighborhoods near the 215 Southern Beltway and the foothills could see a mix of rain and snow, or even just light snow at times.

*Winter Storm Warning issued for the Spring Mountains (including Mt. Charleston) from 10 a.m. until 4 a.m. Friday

*Winter Weather Advisory for the Sheep Mountains to the north (no one lives up there)

*A Wind Advisory has been issued for Central Clark County (including Las Vegas, Searchlight, Primm, & the Moapa Valley), Mohave County (Kingman), from 4 p.m. until 4 a.m. Friday

As valley showers and mountain snow spread into southern Nevada, gusty winds will increase across the area. Stronger winds will blow across I-15 in areas from Barstow to Baker this morning, increasing travel hazards. With lower snow levels expected again, too, areas like Mountain Pass, CA, could see accumulating snow, causing travel issues and possible road closures or detours.

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Valley winds will increase later today and tonight, with stronger downslope winds in the mountains that could reach 55 mph in foothill neighborhoods. Otherwise, gusts to 40 are expected in most other areas of the valley. Rain totals could reach .25″ in some lower elevations. Snow totals could measure another foot or more again up at Lee Canyon. This storm should wrap up through the night.

Lee Canyon approaches 100-inch milestone after storm

Highs will stay extra cool through Saturday, then warm back to the 60s by Sunday, with springlike 70s returning next week! A chance of showers later next week is possible, but too early to know for sure.

Today: 51 Afternoon rain, mountain snow, & gusty winds
Friday: 55 Midday clouds
Saturday: 57 Sunny
Sunday: 63 Mostly sunny
Monday: 68 Clouds around
Tuesday: 73 Mostly sunny
Wednesday: 74 More clouds
Thursday: 76 More clouds