There is a winter storm warning in effect until 6am Thursday.

The National Weather Service in Las Vegas has issued a winter storm warning for heavy snow for the valleys and deserts of Clark, Southern Nye and Lincoln counties, which is in effect
until 6am Thursday.

Snow reaching the Las Vegas Valley floor began to fall early Wednesday afternoon and snow is now expected to accumulate on the Valley floors across Clark and Southern Lincoln counties.

Snow will continue to fall through the afternoon and Wednesday night before tapering off Thursday morning.

This rare snow event is expected to bring accumulations of 3 to 6 inches to the Valley floors and up to 10 inches to the foothills above 2,500 feet.

A winter storm warning for heavy snow means severe winter weather conditions are expected or occurring.

Significant amounts of snow are forecast for the desert roads which rarely see accumulations.

This will make travel dangerous.

If you must travel, keep warm clothing, an extra flashlight, food and water in your vehicle in case of an emergency.

For the current Desert Doppler Radar, click here.