Nat basketball was waking up to snow. Sot alexee it was crazy to see in vegas and even though the snow didnt stick long enough for them to. . . . Sot alexee it felt more like Christmas Marissa tag the dusting of snow recorded tied a Christmas Day record set back in 1941. Reporting in . . Mk ch13an. The dusting of snow recorded tied a Christmas Day record set back in 1941. Reporting in Centennial Hills mk ch13an. Marissa toss to david whos to say it cant feel like christmas in a desert . The weather cooperated with that Christmas Spirit were all feeling and dropped xxxx amount of snow on mt charleston. But take a look at this traffic out here and who can blame them . Day off from work for many, fun thing to do with it. Everyone whos watching this make sure you do the same thing as the sun has been setting were seeing a lot more cars come down the mountain than before but make no mistake, theres still a steady flow going up too. Happy holidays, back to you. Thanks marissa. Now to a live look outside towards the strip. And other than the cold temperatures, we really cant complain with how things have looked today. Adlib lets go to meteorologist carlo falco. Carlo, anymore snow in that forecast . A hard freeze warning is in effect for the northwest and southern corners of clark county for saturday night with temperatures expected in the teens and a high wind warning is in effect for lake mead and the colorado 60mph down the Colorado River valley and there could be gusts to about 70mph at the hoover dam. Thank you michael. We are following a developing story near downtown. Police just arrested maria escalante. Accused of shooting and killing her husband at the plaza hotel. This happened last night just before midnight. Were told the body was found somewhere on the sixth floor of the south tower. As you can imagine, it was pretty scary for guests staying on that floor. Rooms. We are following this story and will bring you the latest information as it comes into our newsroom. Its been a christmas nightmare for a valley woman desperately searching for her husband. 72year old Wallace Inkenbrandt reportedly went missing yesterday and police have been looking for him since. They traced his cell phone to the california state line. Thats where action News ReporterMichael Burton joins is live with an update. Live intro rikki jacqui im here at Buffalo Bills casino one of the establishments on the state line that authorities and family members have searched. They say he was driving a silver Nissan Sentra and they havent been able to find that either. Wallace inkenbrandt was last seen yesterday at 10am when he left his home in the valley to run an errand. Our heavenly father is watching down right now and hes going to find him. Hes gonna bring him back to us. 8 secs that was wallaces wife breaking down in the arms of a friend. She says he left the house yesterday headed to the he wanted to buy food for relatives visiting from out of town. At about noon she got a text from him saying he was almost home but he never showed up. Family members immediately began searching the area for hours found nothing and then called police. Police traced his phone to an area near the state line and began searching casinos, hotels, and other businesses in this area but they have yet to find the phone. His family is extremely worried about his heath. He has dementia and cancer. He was supposed to get a very important shot yesterday and im told he could die without it. We were dont know what happened. I know my husband can not call home because he doesnt remember the phone, but he knows how to text. Live tag im told wallace comes to the state line once a month to buy lottery tickets. His family thinks someone either stole the car throwing became disoriented because of his Health Issues and got lost. Reporting live Michael Burton channel 13 action news. Thank you, michael. And metro needs your help on this one. If youve seen wallace, please call metros missing persons unit at the number on your screen. Thats 7028282905 not everyone has a home to go to at a christmas. Or a family to share a warm meal with. Thats where Catholic Charities of Southern Nevada comes in. Today they served about 15 hundred meals. The dinner included pork loin. Stuffing. Twicebaked potatoes, broccoli polonaise. Biscuits and pie. Catholic charities of Southern Nevada has been serving our communities less fortunate since 1965. Still to come on this christmas edition of action news at 5. Their home burned down just days before christmas and they didnt expect to have anything but santa delivered in a big way plus, we have a look at how places worldwide welcomed in the christmas holiday. Its a Merry Christmas all over the world today as millions are celebrating the birth of christ. At the vatican, pope francis urged israelis and palestinians meanwhile in britain, crowds waited hours for a glimpse of the queen. Who relfected on the meaning of christmas. At this time of year, few sights evoke more feelings of cheer and goodwill than the twinkling lights of a christmas tree. Meantime here in the states, president obama called on americans to thank our troops and veterans for their service. The president made those remarks during his annual christmas address to the nation. He and First Lady Michelle Obama said its important to treat one another with love and compassion and care for those in need. Its what the holidays are about coming together as one American Family to celebrate our blessings and the values we hold dear. The president and his family are spending the holidays in hawaii, as they do everywhere. Still ahead on action news at five. Soldiers around their world are celebrating the holiday without the company of their loved ones. But theyre making the best of the situation. Dinner is one of the best parts of the holiday, but you want to make sure that food is safe to eat. We have some tips to keep you from getting sick welcome back. Before christmas. One family didnt expect any presents. But santa delivered. In a big way today action News ReporterParker Collins was their for the heartwarming surprise. The tears of devastation have stopped. nats of unwrapping so and so watches his daughter unwrap gifts m. Mejia too short to super 2 23 392 23 44 i got clothes, a tablet, coloring pages. They wouldve never come. If it werent for these guys. The same firefighters who were trying to save their home scared. I dont wish it for nobody. Their dad was trying to put out the fire himself. It was way too big for that. They ended up losing almost everything. Richard tull, firefighter 34 40 2 07 572 08 02 it sucks and it hurts. It hits you in the chest, but you come and you do the most good for the most people you can. For years, firefighters like these guys have helped families all around Southern Nevada piece their lives back together when it shatters. During whats supposed to be the most wonderful time of the year. 2 18 00 gracias gracias thank you so much the firefighters who last saw this family on the worst day of their lives. 2 16 02 laughter. Are now key to making this day one of the best. 2 15 42 look gabby look the girls didnt know what to think few weeks ago knocked on their door. Gabriela mejia 1 06 1 12 2 22 382 22 43 i was like is there something burning . Whats happening. I want to know, but then they stop here and i get so suprised. This season, half a near bonanza and bruce Parker Collins channel thirteen action news. While Many Americans are spending the holidays with their loved ones, overseas, troops are making the ultimate sacrifice. Heres a look at american solders in afghanistan enjoying a special christmas meal at bagram airbaseits one of the main u. S. Military bases in the country. Some of the soldiers say its tough being away from their families but theyre willing to do it for their country. I would say i miss them very much, i wish i was there having dinner with them. It is kind of sad because i am not with my family at this time. But i have a job i have to do, so it is sacrifice i have to make. Some of the soldiers made the dressing in some festive costumes. Many around the country wont soon forget this christmas after many around the country wont soon forget this christmas after Severe Weather has brought conditions not usually seen this time of year. From the first december tornado in michigan to record high temperatures in the east. Abcs bazi kanani has the latest. The Christmas Day cleanup after a series of rare december tornadoes from arkansas to michigan. nats sot monster tornado Gwendolyn Jones and her granddaughter lost their home in holly springs, mississippi. At least 11 others lost their lives. As more than 24 reported tornadoes barreled through this week. nats tornado those communities, now coming together on the holiday donations pouring into this . Warehouse for families like the joneses. sot Jones Christmas will still be christmas, whether i have presents or not. Thats not gonna change christhe flood watches continue on this holiday for parts of the south. Minutes to leave our homes. A mudslide after the heavy rains stalled Christmas Eve traffic on a main highway in dekalb county, georgia. sot from new wsfloodingga its dangerous out here. People get kinda crazy when you get to an exit. For drivers in omaha and other this is insane. Its like im never going to get there. No White Christmas along the east coast this year. Where record high temperatures from florida to vermont. Mean more jogging and less skiing. sot jogger im loving it. Everyone should have a hot holiday. I dont have to go to california or florida. Im fine right here. On Christmas Morning here in the nations capitol. The monuments . Snuggled in a blanket of fog. Bz, abc News Washington you still have plenty of time to catch the beautiful. Rare sight. In the sky tonight. Were talking about the last full moon of the year. Nasa says its also called a full cold moon because it shows up during the beginning of winter. Christmas night since 1977. And wont be here again for another 19 years adlib lets go to meteorologist carlo falco and weather first. a hard freeze warning is in effect for the northwest and southern corners of clark county for saturday night with temperatures expected in the teens and a high wind warning is in effect for lake mead and the colorado teens and a high wind warning is in effect for lake mead and the Colorado River valley through tomorrow. Winds are expected to gust to 60mph down the Colorado River valley and there could be gusts to about 70mph at the hoover dam. The hard freeze warning is in effect saturday night with overnight lows expected as low as 10 for pahrump, primm and searchlight. For subfreezing temperatures tonight, but strong winds will keep temperatures at or just slightly below freezing for the most part. The winds will increase tomorrow as a secondary low pressure area passes from our northeast to our southeast. The winds, along with a reinforcing shot of cold air mean that wind chills will be in the 20s to start out, and 30s for the majority of the day. The sunshine wont do too much to warm things up as highs will be in the mid 40s, and some areas outside the valley wont break out of the 30s. A wind advisory is possible for the Las Vegas Valley tomorrow. Sunday the winds will die out but very cold air aloft will keep temperatures chilly around the valley. Highs will in the upper 40s with a few more clouds around. Out is temperatures will fall very quickly sunday night, and lows are expected in the upper 20s around the valley. Freeze watches and or warnings are possible for the Las Vegas Valley sunday night into monday. High pressure starts to nose in for tuesday and well slowly warm back to normal by new years eve. High temperatures will remain near normal and new years day looks very pleasant with sunny skies and highs in the mid 50s. Well the leftovers are aplenty want to be sure to eat them safely to prevent yourself from getting sick. Heres some tips to keep you safe. Dont leave your food out for more than two hours. You want to make sure bacteria doesnt multiply, especially on meats. Also, your fridge temperature should be set below 40 degrees and when youre ready to eat the leftovers, bring them back to the temperature first needed to cook them. The academy of nutrition and dietetics says we should eat the leftovers within 3 4 days. And if youre in doubtthrow it out well be right back with a final check on your forecast from carlo. Youre watching channel 13 action news. Where you ask and we investigate. Stay with us. Primetime. At 8 o clock is cma Country Christmas from nashville, tennesse. Followed by 2020 at 10 p. M. Then join us back here for action news at 11. Thats our news for now. But stay with us for abcs world news up next. Thanks for watching and have a judge judy what about your mother . My mother didnt loan me any money. Announcer this daughter says shes not indebted. She sent me the 3,000. She offered to send that. She said god gave her this money because he must have known that i was gonna need it. Announcer and mom couldnt say no. Shes then, again, sent me another, um, 1,500. She told me to take my daughter shopping. Judge judy your daughters 3 years old. What kind of taking her shopping . I dont see what the joke is. Judge judy i see what the joke is. Announcer judge judy. You are about to enter the courtroom of judge judith sheindlin. Captions paid for by Cbs Television distribution her daughter, camille gregg,