These mountains are crucial to the existence of the forest, acting as a barrier that captures moisture-laden clouds from the Indian Ocean during the monsoon season, known locally as the Khareef.

Las Vegas’ monsoon season is officially over ... it’s no surprise that the Spring Mountains came in first for the highest rainfall totals this summer. Mt. Charleston got a combined 12.64 ...

forest reserves, and ecotourism areas in the state in light of the upcoming monsoon season next month. In a statement posted on its official Facebook page on Tuesday (Oct 22), the department said ...