We’re open today but It’s breezy with snow flurries on and off in the area, so if you’re heading out to visit, drive safely and bundle up.

The clouds are certainly putting on a show already today! Winds are howling this morning sustaining at 50 mph, with gusts up to 75 mph. 50 degrees. Sprinkles here and there but the Scenic Drive is open so bundle up if you’re headed out 🌬️ 📷 C Trump

The upcoming wind is right on schedule to kick off our windiest time of the year! #nvwx #vegasweather

Welcome to meteorological spring in the Mojave Desert, where winds whip and ravens… well, the ravens do their best to just hang on tight! 🌬️ If you planned to visit Red Rock Canyon this weekend, be prepared for high winds and even higher gusts 💨 📷 C Trump

Join us Friday 3/1 as the final event of Red Rock Canyon’s #WomeninScience series kicks off Women’s History Month with Dr. Lauren Parry, Paleontologist at @tulespringsnps 🦴 Details: https://t.co/SwIijiCd6l

Join us with your preschooler 2/24 to learn about the Desert Bighorn Sheep. We will be playing games, doing crafts, and enjoying a Storytime. This program is for kids ages 4 – 6 years old with a parent/guardian (siblings ok) 🐸 Register here: https://t.co/a6Z0UYniUX

We’re loving this moody mountain morning! ⛰️ The #RedRockCanyon #ScenicDrive and Visitor Center are open as normal today. 📷 C Trump

Update: the entire Scenic Drive, including the Visitor Center and surrounding area, are closed for the day.

Weather alert 🌧️: The Scenic Drive is closed for the rest of today, February 20. The Visitor Center will remain open through 4:30pm. 📷: C Trump

We’re really excited about hosting the Southern Paiute community for this Saturday’s Winter Gathering at the Red Rock Canyon Visitor Center! If you plan to attend, be sure to make your timed-entry reservation before they fill up: 🚗 https://t.co/I8cQziXS5q

Join us for the #GreatBackyardBirdCount with multiple special programs throughout the event including Saturday’s Nature Explorers. Some may require registration while others will be walk-up, but you can find a complete list on our calendar: 🐤 https://t.co/yEFiinSEiY

Who says the desert doesn’t blush? 💕Loving our public lands takes lots of work & you can help by becoming a sustaining member of @snconservancy to support environmental education for thousands of students & visitors every year https://t.co/Y4QkMaSyGS 💕#redrockcanyon 📷L.Duvall

Our interpretive naturalists are here to help visitors enjoy their visit while offering a deeper understanding of Red Rock Canyon, of course they’re going to answer your questions and offer all sorts of great programs! ⛰️ https://t.co/fCPSjcoTJv #redrockcanyon #rangerprogram

We have all sorts of programs on our schedule, from traditional guided hikes to large gatherings to topic-based offerings like our new art series 🎨 ⛰️ You can check out all of our programs on our website: https://t.co/fCPSjcoTJv

Scenic Drive update from @blmnv : The Scenic Drive will open at 8 a.m. The ice is melting slower than expected. The Lost Creek/Willow Springs area will remain closed until the ice melts off the road in that area. Please use extra caution if driving on the Scenic Drive today.

The Scenic Loop and Visitor Center are open today- it’s chilly but gorgeous! ❤️ If you are planning to visit, be sure to check out our event calendar and join us for a program! https://t.co/fCPSjcoTJv 📷 S. Vanlancker

From @blmnv : Opening of the Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon today 2/6/24 is delayed until further notice due to flash flooding at Oak Creek. The Visitor Center is open but the Scenic Drive will remail closed until further notice. Reservations will be automatically refunded.

The Scenic Drive at Red Rock Canyon will be closed for the remainder of today (Monday 2/5/24) due to flash flooding at Oak Creek. The rain is great for the desert, so let’s let it fall while staying safe! 📷 S. Vanlancker

Our staff is great at sharing their view from the Visitor Center, but we’d love to see your photos in the replies 🌨️ 📷 S. Vanlancker

Brrrrrr 🥶 Today is definitely one of those “stay inside the car” scenic drive days!