Las Vegas Residents Urged to Turn Off Sprinklers Amid Rain

SNWA calls for water conservation during wet weather forecast

Published on Feb. 23, 2026

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The Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) is encouraging all Las Vegas residents to turn off their landscape irrigation systems for the rest of the week as the area is expected to receive rain and possibly snow showers on Thursday, with showers and thunderstorms continuing through the weekend. SNWA says landscape watering accounts for about 60% of water consumed in Southern Nevada.

Why it matters

Water conservation is a critical issue in the drought-stricken Las Vegas Valley, and the SNWA is proactively asking residents to reduce outdoor water use during periods of natural precipitation to help manage the region's limited water resources.

The details

The National Weather Service office in Las Vegas is forecasting a chance of rain and possibly snow showers throughout the day on Thursday, with showers and thundershowers expected to continue through the evening. Temperatures are predicted to reach the mid-50s with overnight lows plunging to the mid to low 30s through Saturday.

  • The rain and snow showers are expected on Thursday, February 20, 2026.
  • Showers and thunderstorms are forecast to continue through the weekend.

The players

Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA)

The regional water provider for the Las Vegas Valley that manages the area's limited water resources and promotes conservation efforts.

National Weather Service

The federal agency that provides weather forecasts and warnings for the United States.

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What they’re saying

“Landscape watering accounts for about 60 percent of the water consumed in Southern Nevada.”

— SNWA (reviewjournal.com)

The takeaway

By turning off sprinklers during periods of natural precipitation, Las Vegas residents can help the SNWA manage the region's limited water resources and contribute to long-term sustainability efforts in the drought-stricken area.