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@NWSVegas
Official Twitter account for the National Weather Service office in Las Vegas. For details: weather.gov/twitter
Las Vegas, NVweather.gov/lasvegasJoined May 2012
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Locally, #LasVegas has its best shot at seeing precip early tomorrow AM either before &/or during the AM commute. This could make for some slippery roads during rush hour. So make sure to use caution and leave plenty of space between you & the car in front of you. #VegasWeather
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
The following GIF shows forecast precipitation intensity from the HRRR. As you can see we are expecting precip across the forecast area tonight & tomorrow. Precipitation is expected to fall as snow at elevations above 4,000 feet and as rain at lower elevations. #NVwx #CAwx #AZwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
The following GIF shows forecast precipitation intensity from the HRRR. As you can see we are expecting precip across the forecast area tonight & tomorrow. Precipitation is expected to fall as snow at elevations above 4,000 feet and as rain at lower elevations. #NVwx #CAwx #AZwx
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NWS Las Vegas
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But my house in (insert neighborhood here) got more rain than that! How come the center of the #LasVegas Valley gets less rain than other parts? Short answer: Topography. Long Answer: See Graphic #CAwx #NVwx #AZwx
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NWS Las Vegas
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How do areas of the southern Great Basin and Mojave Desert stack up regarding precipitation since October 1, 2022? #nvwx #cawx #azwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Our next weather maker is spiraling down the California coast. Watch for increasing shower activity tonight through tomorrow, with snow likely in the higher elevations, especially above 4,000 feet! #cawx #azwx #nvwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
⚠️Winter Weather Advisory⚠️ issued for parts of southern Nevada from 4 pm this afternoon through 7 pm Monday evening for snow accumulations of 2-5 inches. Minor travel impacts will be possible due to slick, snow covered roads. #nvwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Western Mojave Desert from 10 AM to Midnight Sunday. Southwest winds could gust to 45 to 50 mph. Blowing debris, strong crosswinds, and lofted dust are all potential impacts. #cawx
A Wind Advisory has been issued for the Western Mojave Desert from 10 AM to Midnight Sunday. Southwest winds could gust to 45 to 50 mph. Blowing debris, strong crosswinds, and lofted dust are all potential impacts.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
The upper Colorado River and Virgin River Basins are reporting above normal snowpack. These charts illustrate the amount of liquid or snow water equivalent within that snowpack. Let’s hope both basins can keep pace with values reached in 2011. #nvwx #azwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Winter hangs on through next week. A storm system dropping out of western Canada will usher in much cooler air early next week. High temperatures will be 10-20 degrees below normal. #nvwx #azwx #cawx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Gusty winds return this afternoon through tomorrow evening in southern Clark County and eastern San Bernardino County. Use extra caution if driving in the area! #NVwx #CAwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
The strongest winds have already occurred though north breezes will continue into Tuesday. See the highest speeds reported for select sites around southern Nevada and nearby areas of AZ and CA: bit.ly/3WCMFxU
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Incoming! A cold front will bring gusty winds to the region today, spreading from north to south through the daylight hours. Wind gusts of 35-45 mph will be common, with a few gusts over 50 mph likely in the Colorado River Valley. #cawx #nvwx #azwx
Graphic depicts expected wind speeds across the area today, with wind gusts of 35-45 mph common, and a few gusts over 50 mph possible near Laughlin.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Wind Advisories for the gusty winds on Sunday and Monday have been expanded. Advisories begin at 10 am Sunday for Esmeralda, Nye, and Inyo Counties. Advisories in San Bernardino, Clark, and Mohave Counties begin at 6 PM PST/ 7 PM MST Sunday. #nvwx #azwx #cawx
Graphic shows a grayed out map of the previous wind advisories. To the right of this map, is a map of the expanded wind advisories, which now include Death Valley National Park, southern Nye County, and the remainder of our San Bernardino County zones. Expect hazardous crosswinds along east west orientated roads, including Interstates 15 and 40.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Heads up! Gusty winds will be making a return tomorrow as a cold front drops through the region. Wind advisories are posted and combined with the cool temps, it will feel quite chilly! #azwx #cawx #nvwx
Gusty winds will be making a return on Sunday as a cold front drops southward through the region. Wind advisories will begin at 10 am for Esmeralda and central Nye counties, as well as the Owens Valley. Additional Wind advisories will begin at 6 PM PST/ 7 PM MST for the Colorado River Valley, Lake Mead, Spring Mountains, central and southern Mohave county and eastern San Bernardino county. Both advisories will continue through 4 PM PST / 5 PM MST Monday.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
Getting reports of some patchy, dense fog in parts of Mohave Valley this morning. Fog should begin to dissipate shortly as the sun comes up and winds increase, but in the meantime, use extra caution if driving in this area! #AZwx
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Apoaptic
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Intermittent patches of dense fog between Mohave Valley and Topock, 0 visibility in some spots along 95. Lots of vehicles waiting it out with hazards flashing.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
❌🌧️DRYING OUT? A shift in the weather pattern will bring drier weather to the region this weekend and next week. We will replace the precipitation with breezy afternoon winds and cool temperatures as a few weak systems move through the area. #nvwx #azwx #cawx #vegasweather.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
At 10:00 pm MST, the Kingman Airport ASOS reported light snow and 1 mile visibility. Additionally, a few roads in the Hualapai Mountains of Mohave County have been closed due to snow/ice. ❄️🏔️🚗 Make sure to use caution if out and about this evening! #AZwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
❄️The snow has made it to Kingman, Arizona. Make sure to use caution when driving as roads may be slippery in spots! 🚗 #AZwx
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Mrs B
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Replying to @NWSVegas
It's been snowing steady in Kingman for 45 minutes. Still coming down!
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
📸5:30 pm PST Photo Update: ❄️We've received reports of snow falling and sticking to the roads in Searchlight, NV. 🚗Make sure to use caution when driving tonight as roads may be slippery! #NVwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
📡5:00 pm PST Radar Update: 🌧️Light showers continue to move through the southern and eastern portions of the forecast area. Precipitation is expected to fall as snow in elevations above 3,500 feet, with rain falling at lower elevations.❄️💧 #NVwx #CAwx #AZwx
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NWS Las Vegas
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📸2:35 pm PST Webcam Update: ❄️Flurries are flying in the Spring Mtns. Check out this time-lapse of snow falling in Kyle Canyon. ⚠️A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect for the Spring Mtns. & Red Rock area until 10:00 am Friday. #NVwx Webcam Courtesy of
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⚠️🌬️ Wind Advisory Gusty NW winds across the Owens Valley & Death Valley, south & central Nye County, & Esmeralda County could reach 40-50 mph (1pm Today to 10am Friday). Blown items, debris, & blowing dust possible. Expect strong crosswinds across Hwy-6 & Hwy-95. #CaWx #NvWx
Wind Advisory. 1 PM today through 10 AM Friday across Owens Valley, Death Valley, southern and central Nye County, and Esmeralda County. Blown items, debris, and dust possible, along with strong crosswinds on Highway 6 and Highway 95. Northwest wind gusts between 40 and 50 mph.
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NWS Flagstaff
@NWSFlagstaff
Snow returns to the forecast late this afternoon and persists into Friday. Snow levels are lower with this system, so snowfall will be more widespread. Travel is expected to become difficult so avoid travel if you can and make sure you are prepared if you must hit the road. #azwx
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
🔗 Current Lake Mead Water Level: usbr.gov/lc/region/g400 🔗 Current Snowpack in the Upper Colorado River Basin (Western Rockies): usbr.gov/uc/water/hydro 🔗Colorado Basin River Forecast Center: cbrfc.noaa.gov/lmap/lmap.php #NVwx #AZwx #COwx #UTwx #WYwx #LakeMead
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
How is Lake Mead looking? Has the rain in Vegas helped fill Lake Mead? Rain in #Vegas is directed to Lake Mead. However, it's just a drop in the proverbial bucket that is #LakeMead. The real contributor to Lake Mead's water levels is snowmelt from the western Rockies.
There is a cloud with a firehose attached to it, that hose is spraying water into a bucket labeled "Lake Mead". The plume of water coming out of the hose is labeled snowmelt from the western Rockies. There is a singular drop of rain labeled "Vegas Rain" falling into the Lake Mead bucket. This represents that rain in Las Vegas is just a drop in the bucket that is Lake Mead while snowmelt from the western Rockies is the main contributor.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
How is Lake Mead looking? Has the rain in Vegas helped fill Lake Mead? Rain in #Vegas is directed to Lake Mead. However, it's just a drop in the proverbial bucket that is #LakeMead. The real contributor to Lake Mead's water levels is snowmelt from the western Rockies.
There is a cloud with a firehose attached to it, that hose is spraying water into a bucket labeled "Lake Mead". The plume of water coming out of the hose is labeled snowmelt from the western Rockies. There is a singular drop of rain labeled "Vegas Rain" falling into the Lake Mead bucket. This represents that rain in Las Vegas is just a drop in the bucket that is Lake Mead while snowmelt from the western Rockies is the main contributor.
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Grand Canyon NPS
@GrandCanyonNPS
Good morning from Grand Canyon National Park on Wed. Jan 11, 2023 (8 am) A fast moving winter storm left about 2 in. of new snow on the S Rim. Park roads are icy this morning. Motorists are advised to delay travel this morning until temperatures warm up this afternoon. #AZWX
fresh snow covering the ground and vegetation on the edge of a vast canyon. In the distance, storm clouds are clearing above peaks and cliffs mostly engulfed in shadow.
a snow-packed and icy road with tire track impressions in 2 inches of fresh snow.
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NWS Las Vegas
@NWSVegas
🌤️🔜🌧️/🌨️ Quiet weather day today with no precipitation expected, mostly sunny skies, & light winds. Enjoy it while it lasts- another weather system will bring more precipitation & breezy winds to the most locations Thursday into Friday morning! #nvwx #azwx #cawx #vegasweather
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