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Snow, rain brings action-packed weather day to Las Vegas valley

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LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — Tuesday's weather created an eventful day for Las Vegas. KTNV's meteorologists predicted a rainy forecast for the valley.

RAINY FORECAST: 13 First Alert Weather Forecast | Tuesday morning, January 10, 2022

Since Sunday, a winter storm warning has been in effect and will last until 10 p.m. Tuesday. The winter storm warning affects those in the Spring Mountains area.

Consequently, officials of Lee Canyon announced the closure of the resort to conduct snow safety assessments.

LEE CANYON: Lee Canyon shuts down Tuesday operations after snow safety assessment

This comes after a hiker died after being injured on Mt. Charleston, though representatives clarified that the incident did not happen in Lee Canyon.

WINTER STORM WARNING: Winter storm warning issued for Spring Mountains by NWS Las Vegas

For Harry Reid International Airport, travelers are seeing flight delays of up to two hours due to the thunderstorms in the valley.

"Inclement weather today may impact flights arriving and departing from LAS," airport officials advised

FLIGHT DELAYS: Thunderstorms in Las Vegas valley cause delays at Harry Reid International Airport

The impact of weather on the Las Vegas valley will be updated here.