Rain, Gusty Winds Forecast for Las Vegas Valley

Unsettled weather expected to bring beneficial rainfall and snow to the mountains.

Published on Feb. 14, 2026

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The Las Vegas valley is expecting a rainy and windy start to the workweek, with the first system arriving on Sunday and increasing chances of rain and higher winds on Monday. Snow levels will start high but drop as the next system moves in midweek, potentially leading to hazardous travel conditions in the mountains.

Why it matters

The Las Vegas area has been behind on rainfall this year, so these incoming storm systems are expected to provide much-needed precipitation, especially in the mountains. However, the unsettled weather could also create hazardous driving conditions and potential flooding in flood-prone areas.

The details

According to 8 News Now Chief Meteorologist Tedd Florendo, the first system will arrive on Sunday, increasing cloud cover ahead of the rain chances on Monday. Winds will also pick up on Monday, with rain likely in the afternoon and evening hours. Snow levels will start around 7,000 feet before dropping with the arrival of the next system midweek. Florendo warned that the rain could lead to ponding on roads and minor flooding in flood-prone areas, and that weather alerts may be issued for hazardous travel conditions in the mountains.

  • On Sunday, clouds will increase ahead of the first system hitting the West Coast.
  • On Monday, winds will increase with rain chances later in the day and evening.
  • Midweek, the next system will arrive, causing snow levels to drop.

The players

Tedd Florendo

8 News Now Chief Meteorologist who provided the weather forecast and analysis.

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What they’re saying

“We're behind normal rainfall for the year, so these storm systems will finally bring some beneficial rainfall and more snow to the mountains.”

— Tedd Florendo, 8 News Now Chief Meteorologist (8newsnow.com)

“Expect slick roads and most likely hazardous travel in the mountains as weather alerts can be issued.”

— Tedd Florendo, 8 News Now Chief Meteorologist (8newsnow.com)

“We would not be surprised if the light to moderate rain could create ponding on the roads or 'minor' flooding in the flood-prone streets.”

— Tedd Florendo, 8 News Now Chief Meteorologist (8newsnow.com)

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