It seems that no matter whether you live in Las Vegas or are simply trying to catch up on the latest Las Vegas happenings there is currently no bigger news than winter in Las Vegas. With the most recent week of snow in Las Vegas people are talking and everyone is shocked.
 
The strip in Las Vegas has very rarely seen even the site of a single snowflake, not to mention inches of snow enough to call for snow boots. And while locals seem to be enjoying this new experience that the city surely wasn’t prepared for, the visitors are finding it a little less than appealing.
 
“I travelled to Las Vegas from Winnipeg” said one man from Canada, “ My friends and I took an extended trip for a stag and holiday all combined in one, we currently have plenty of snow at home and were hoping to get away from winter, looks like we brought it with us instead”
 
It seems as though the cold and snow have not quite had enough either. The weather forecast calls for more cool temps and another possible snowfall before the New Year in Las Vegas. Weather experts said that while they saw a cold front approaching it wasn’t clear in severity and no one had expected the come down as it turned out.
 
Las Vegas officials are saying that they will continue to do everything they can to keep the city in order and running to plan. Transportation has been restored and the airport is back in action. Now the only hope is that there will be clear skies for those hoping to land in the city of lights for Christmas and of course New Years Eve.

If you are travelling to Vegas over the holiday season you can more than likely expect a white Christmas this holiday season. As rare as it is for Vegas to get snow this has been the latest news as Vegas saw a bad winter storm on Wednesday which called for flight cancellations and created some serious traffic.

Las Vegas officials are not at all prepared to deal with snow fall, especially the amount of snow that they received this week. And while 3 inches of snow may seem like nothing for those in the Northern states and Canada it was quite a shock to those that are used to wearing sweatshirts as there form of winter attire.

One man said “I have lived in Las Vegas for the last 10 years and have never experienced a white Christmas- I move from New York and am used to snow for most of my life so I am actually looking forward to seeing it”

Weather reporters say that Vegas hasn’t seen the last of it either. There are predictions that at least another 8 inches are likely to fall later on in the week. And while snow does fall in some mountain parts, it is definitely not common on the strip! People are posing for photos and kids are enjoying the chill.

It seems that by most, the unexpected visitor is quite welcome. But if you are heading this way don’t forget to wear some layers and of course pack your winter jacket, hat and gloves!

Planning a trip to Las Vegas for New Years Eve? Well the city of Las Vegas is also planning for you and several other visitors that are usual arrivals to bring in the New Year. The Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority are planning a great fireworks show and display to hit the streets of Las Vegas the night of new years for some free entertainment.

The fireworks show will be happening all through the strip the night of New Years eve and the show will be happening to the music of “taking it to the streets” with an arrangement of dance music and rock tunes that are sure to entertain.

The fireworks display is strategically planned so that all those staying on the strip in Las Vegas can have a peek at the action. There will be stations set up at several points including the south end of the strip starting at Mandalay Bay moving north with a stop at Luxor, MGM, Caesars, Treasure Island, Stratosphere and ending at Fremont street.

There will also be several bands performing music that has been popular this year and throughout the decade. The entire show is scheduled to take place in under 10 minutes time but is sure to be a wonderful display to catch and perhaps one of the only things in the city that is geared towards those with children looking to show them a good Vegas time this New Years Eve. For more information please look at the Las Vegas city information to find details about times and locations.