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Rare Winter Weather for Las Vegas Valley

It was a cold and snowy Monday for much of Southern Nevada with some neighborhoods looking more like they belonged in the Midwest than in the desert.

A blast of Arctic cold swept through Southern Nevada causing freezing temperatures and snowfall especially on the western side of the valley at Red Rock Canyon, Summerlin and Centennial Hills. Some neighborhoods unofficially received as much as four inches however it was not cold enough to snow in the resort corridor but it did rain.

According to police, there were numerous fender benders on the wet roads, but no serious injuries.

Heavier snow fell in the Mt. Charleston area causing problems for some motorists. The motorists headed up the mountain to see the snow and ended up getting stuck.

Chains or snow tires are now required on Lee Canyon Road and Kyle Canyon Road just above US 95 heading up to Mt. Charleston. There is a foot of new snow above the 4,000 foot level.

In addition, the California Highway Patrol and California Transportation Department closed the Cajon Pass between California and Nevada for a few hours Monday. It is now open but with possible CHP escorts.

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The last time snow officially fell in Las Vegas was on Dec. 2006 when a trace of snow mixed with rain fell on some locations.

The last big snowfall was on Dec. 30, 2003 when 1.3 inches fell. The record snowfall for Las Vegas is nine inches which was recorded in 1974.

Freezing temperatures are expected Monday night with a possible chance of rain and snow showers. There is also a possibility of snow on Wednesday.

The weather across the country has been causing some airline delays and cancellations. You can check with Flight Tracker for the latest information on flights.