Lee Canyon to remain closed following avalanche
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — Lee Canyon will remain closed until at least Tuesday following an avalanche Monday afternoon.
The avalanche occurred around 1:20 p.m. at Lee Canyon Ski Area above the Sherwood chairlift, affecting the Black Jack, High Roller, and Keno trails.
According to Lee Canyon, the Sherwood lift was immediately stopped, the resort suspended all operations, ski patrol was dispatched, and guests were asked to leave the resort.
Lee Canyon’s ski patrol and mountain operations team performed a search and located one person who required assistance and was released after being treated at the scene.
No other people were reported missing, Lee Canyon said.
As a precaution, Lee Canyon employees and guests performed a probe line over the affected areas. An on-mountain search and a parking lot sweep were conducted and everyone is currently accounted for, Lee Canyon said.
Around 5:30 p.m., search command ceased operations and called off all resources.
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State Route 156 was closed at U.S. 95. State Route 157 is closed at Kyle Canyon Road and is open only to residents of the mountain.
According to the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department, Metro Police Search and Rescue said four people were initially reported missing. Shortly before 4 p.m., LVMPD posted that everyone was located and safe.
The Lee Canyon Ski Area will remain closed Tuesday and potentially Wednesday. Guests with purchased lift tickets will be refunded.
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