LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — This fall season is proving to be a a lot cooler one than final yr, and Tuesday evening’s snowfall on Mount Charleston proved it. By Wednesday morning, Lee Canyon was reporting 6 inches of recent snow, one of many earliest and most plentiful snowfalls in years.
Sunny skies, cooler temperatures grasp on in Las Vegas valley
“It’s an early-season winter storm. It’s certainly our first cold snap of the year,” Meteorologist Stan Czyzyk with the Nationwide Climate Service in Las Vegas mentioned.
Lee Canyon’s webcam captured this snowy picture on the ski resort round 9 a.m. The 6-inch snowfall is an uncommon prevalence for this time of yr, however not a file.
Snow blankets Lee Canyon on Oct. 15, 2025. The ski resort obtained a shot of chilly climate leading to six inches of snowfall (Credit score: Lee Canyon)
The timber have but to drop their leaves however snow fell in a single day at Lee Canyon. (Credit score: Lee Canyon)
Fall leaves cowl the recent snow at Lee Canyon on Oct. 15, 2025. (Credit score: Lee Canyon)
The Bluebird chair elevate can be open Oct. 15, 2025, for many who would really like a view of the snow-covered surroundings. (Credit score: Lee Canyon)
Snow blankets Lee Canyon on Oct. 15, 2025. (Credit score: Lee Canyon)
Mount Charleston is a part of the Spring Mountains, the place anyplace from 1 inch to six inches of snow fell, relying on the elevation, Czyzyk mentioned.
Mount Charleston’s official readings are taken at Kyle Canyon, the place only one inch of snow was recorded. Nevertheless, Kyle Canyon is about 1,200 toes beneath the elevation of Lee Canyon resort, which is at 8,600 toes. The 1 inch at Kyle Canyon was the third-earliest snowfall recorded. Earlier information had been set on Oct. 6, 1994, and once more on the identical date in 2011.
Lee Canyon sees 1st snow of the season
Because of the snowfall, Lee Canyon introduced the downhill mountain bike park can be closed on Wednesday, however for many who need a sky-high view of the snow-covered surroundings, the Bluebird chairlift can be open for rides, as will the grill, bar, and cafe.
8 Information Now climate anchor Sherry Swensk mentioned the temperature at Lee Canyon can be within the 30s, so anybody planning to go to ought to gown warmly.
Lee Resort plans to open for the winter season on Thursday, Nov. 21.
