At approximately 1:20 pm on Monday, an avalanche occurred at Lee Canyon Ski Area, impacting the Black Jack, High Roller, and Keno trails above the Sherwood chairlift. The resort immediately suspended operations, and the ski patrol was dispatched. Lee Canyon will remain closed through at least Tuesday and may extend to Wednesday as search efforts continue. Officials have advised the public to avoid Lee Canyon roads and the Spring Mountains, especially with a winter storm warning in effect until 10 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, which has brought around 3 feet of snow since Sunday.
Skiers and snowboarders were advised to leave Cottonwood Canyon ski areas early today due to heavy snowfall. An avalanche warning is also in effect until Thursday. #UTwx https://t.co/5hJBl3fGJY
#ICYMI: Power has been restored to Mt. Charleston residents as a winter storm continues to rage in the area. https://t.co/V2rqUdiQzX
Lee Canyon was closed Tuesday and may remain closed Wednesday. Crews were checking the ski slopes Tuesday to make sure nobody was unaccounted for. https://t.co/ncznUjxCNN
UPDATE: Precautionary search efforts in the Lee Canyon Ski area have been completed for today, and no additional people were found. https://t.co/69oG5Nxwtd
⚠️Drivers are advised to avoid all canyon roads and hillsides. These areas pose the highest risk of mud and debris flow and may be subject to sudden closure. Stay safe and avoid driving until conditions improve. View the full map of road closures at https://t.co/WAfZlGJa01 https://t.co/MyUMek4cdY
After yesterday's avalanche and the ridiculous amount of snow (around 3 feet since Sunday), @LeeCanyonLV will be closed today. Stay tuned for more updates. @News3LV #WeatherAuthority #nvwx #Vegas #VegasWeather #winterstorm #winterstormwarning https://t.co/xWJk16fApF
Dangerous conditions persist on Mt. Charleston after yesterday's avalanche. Search crews are headed back up to make sure no unreported person is missing. https://t.co/Xhu3Dtsjdr
Wait until the weather and road conditions are safe to drive up into the @AngelesNF and other mountain areas! We have reports of MANY rockslides, mudslides, debris flows, and with lowering snow levels, snow and ice will become common. #CAwx https://t.co/g1usLUSfja
Lee Canyon remains closed and the public is urged to stay away from the Spring Mountains as search efforts continue today, a day after an avalanche rocked the popular ski resort. https://t.co/69oG5Nxwtd
The county is advising the public to not travel to Mt. Charleston following Monday's avalanche and more expected snow and rain. https://t.co/dNF7Bg0VGL
Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024 | 9:32 AM #ClarkCounty update on #LeeCanyon #avalanche: A winter storm warning remains in effect until 10 p.m. for the Spring Mountains that will bring continued snowfall to the @GoMtCharleston area. The public is advised to not travel to the area. Chains or… https://t.co/npe9F0RkNM
Here's a video of the avalanche that happened in Lee Canyon today, via @1noodleking https://t.co/d2NEyBVi7b
.@BillBellis walks us through the dangerous avalanche scene recorded by shocked witnesses. Resort will stay closed through at least tomorrow. @News3LV #WeatherAuthority #VegasWeather https://t.co/eFpdUf7JPV
Following a Monday avalanche, Lee Canyon reported that it will temporarily remain closed. https://t.co/KHKQLC762v
Lee Canyon Ski Area will remain closed Tuesday following avalanche https://t.co/GwFRrZJUN6
HEADS UP! Drivers are still advised to avoid Lee Canyon roads after officials reported an avalanche earlier today. [📸 @Marissa011 on X] https://t.co/mmHDsx3cia
At approximately 1:20 pm today, an avalanche occurred at Lee Canyon Ski Area above the Sherwood chairlift, affecting the Black Jack, High Roller, and Keno trails. The Sherwood lift was immediately stopped, and the resort suspended all operations and ski patrol was dispatched. https://t.co/CtoUo0fqTN