Southern Nevada is tracking a stretch of unsettled weather that could bring a rare sight to the Las Vegas Valley this week. Snow flurries are possible in parts of the valley before sunrise Wednesday, arriving on the back of a storm system that is already pushing heavy snow into the surrounding mountains and sending wind gusts past 50 mph across the region.
What to expect Wednesday morning
The most active window for the Las Vegas Valley runs from around midnight through 6 a.m. Wednesday. Rain and gusty winds are the primary concern during that stretch, but snow levels sitting between 3,500 and 4,000 feet leave open the possibility of brief snow flurries at lower elevations before conditions begin to improve through the afternoon.
Wind gusts between 45 and 55 mph are expected to persist through the early morning hours, creating hazardous driving conditions. Slick roads, pooling water, and water moving through normally dry washes are all possible. Localized minor flooding cannot be ruled out in low-lying areas. A wind advisory remains in effect for Las Vegas, Kingman, Mesquite, and Lake Havasu until 7 a.m. Wednesday.
A winter storm warning remains active for Mt. Charleston through Wednesday at 10 p.m. and for Enterprise and Cedar City through Wednesday at 5 p.m. Elevations above 7,000 feet could see up to six inches of snow, and Lee Canyon has already reported eight inches from the previous system with forecasters expecting another 12 or more inches from the two remaining storms this week. Travel impacts are expected along I-15 Mountain Pass, I-40 Fort Rock, Highway 266 through Lida Summit, Highway 93 north of Pioche, and the Red Rock Scenic Loop…