Las Vegas and surrounding areas are expecting widespread precipitation from later today through Friday, with strong winds gusting 40 to 50 mph across southwestern Nevada, Mohave County, and the Morongo Basin under ongoing Wind Advisories. The National Weather Service stated, "Another round of snow is expected in the Sierra and White Mountains beginning later today and continuing through Friday," which could impact travel during the holiday period.
The Eastern Sierra has already received about 2 to 2.5 feet of snow, with an additional 8 to 12 inches expected at elevations between 7,000 and 9,500 feet, while the White Mountains could see 5 to 10 inches above 7,000 feet. Snow in the Spring Mountains may range from 2 to 10 inches, though the National Weather Service cautioned, "At this time, there is too much uncertainty regarding snow totals in the Spring Mountains to issue any winter headlines."
After Friday, drier weather is expected with temperatures near normal. Around New Year’s, another weather system may affect the area, but details are uncertain. Aviation conditions near Las Vegas should improve after sunrise, with showers moving to higher terrain and mountain obscurations clearing. South to southwest winds may gust up to 20 knots after noon, with stronger gusts up to 35 knots possible in the Owens Valley, western San Bernardino, and central Nevada, according to the National Weather Service.
