Winter Storm Warning Issued for Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon Through Friday Morning
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon, forecasting heavy snow and wind gusts up to 40 mph starting Thursday morning.
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- Record type
- Winter Storm Warning
- Affected area
- Southern Nevada
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS Las Vegas
Storm notices can cover different combinations of wind, hail, lightning, and rainfall. Use the original notice for the hazards and boundaries attached to this specific record.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Southern Nevada.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a Winter Storm Warning for the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon. The alert was officially issued on February 18 at 6:25 PM PST and remains in effect until early Friday morning.
Affected Areas
The warning covers the Spring Mountains and Red Rock Canyon region. Specific impacts are expected along State Routes 156, 157, and 158, as well as State Route 160 through Mountain Springs. State Route 159 along the Red Rock Scenic Loop is also within the affected zone.
What You Should Do
Travel is discouraged as roads will likely become slick and hazardous. If you must travel, the National Weather Service advises keeping an extra flashlight, food, and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency. Residents and travelers should call 5-1-1 for the latest road information and monitor conditions closely.
Expected Conditions
Heavy snow is expected across the region with accumulations varying by elevation:
- Above 8,000 feet: Total snow accumulations exceeding 1 foot.
- Above 7,000 feet: 6 to 12 inches.
- Above 6,000 feet: 4 to 8 inches.
- Above 5,000 feet: 1 to 4 inches.
In addition to the snowfall, wind gusts are expected to reach as high as 40 mph. These winds may cause blowing snow and significantly reduced visibility, making travel treacherous or potentially life-threatening. State Route 159 could see 1 to 2 inches of snow accumulation directly on the roadway.
Timeline
The Winter Storm Warning is effective starting at 10:00 AM PST on Thursday, February 19. The hazardous conditions are expected to persist until the warning expires at 4:00 AM PST on Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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