Andy Gorelow News Today

Heat records were set from Las Vegas to Arizona and California. Death Valley topped at 122. Highs might be 5 to 8 degrees cooler by weekend.

The official airport measuring station reached 108 by 4 p.m. Wednesday. Thursday may top out at 112.

Spring in Las Vegas this year has been very similar to last year, with the first 80-degree day nearly a month behind normal.

Last year, the first 80 came on April 9 with a 90-degree day on the 10th.

March saw several windy days, which is to be expected at the start of spring.

The west side and central valley are getting the most precipitation Tuesday while an avalanche danger remains in the Spring Mountains.

Harry Reid International Airport recorded 0.37 inches of rain Monday, breaking the Feb. 5 record of 0.33 inches set in 1948, the National Weather Service reported.

More rain and snow is forecast today for the Las Vegas Valley, although it may be less intense than Monday, says the National Weather Service.

The west side and central valley received the most precipitation Tuesday while an avalanche danger remained in the Spring Mountains.

The west side and central valley received the most precipitation Tuesday while an avalanche danger remained in the Spring Mountains.