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Snow comes down on the New York-New York, as seen from the roof of the Tropicana Hotel and Casino on Wednesday.

RECORD SNOWFALL SLAMS LAS VEGAS
WEATHER: School district calls off classes for first time in 30 years, flights canceled
Published Wed, Dec 17, 2008 (6:52 a.m.), Updated Thu, Dec 18, 2008 (10:48 a.m.)
By Sun Staff
A rare snowstorm blanketed the Las Vegas Valley on Wednesday, delaying flights, causing widespread fender-benders and canceling school. More than 6 inches of snow fell in parts of the valley, forecasters said.
Warming stations for homeless opened
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
By Dave Clark
Valley View Recreation Center in Henderson and four other locations in the Las Vegas Valley opened Wednesday as warming stations to provide shelter for those without access to heat.
Motorist make their way back down Mount Charleston slowly as slick roads and minimal visibility make it difficult to drive safely. At about 5,000 feet, the snow got heavier and made driving difficult for non-SUVs.
Winter storm entices residents to Mount Charleston
WEATHER: Kyle Canyon roads getting treacherous, authorities say
Monday, December 15, 2008
By Cydney Cappello
Neither cold weather nor slick roads could keep Las Vegas residents from playing in the white stuff during today’s rare winter snow storm.
Snow covers the Red Rock Canyon sign Monday morning in Blue Diamond at the park entrance off Blue Diamond Road.
Heavy snow brings slippery roads to Blue Diamond
WEATHER: Blue Diamond gets 3 inches of snow
Monday, December 15, 2008
By Amanda Finnegan
Winter weather stormed through Blue Diamond this morning, bringing a white blanket of powder to the roads and hills, affecting drivers, residents and local businesses.
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