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Las Vegas remembers huge snowstorm 12 years ago

Posted at 12:32 PM, Dec 17, 2020
and last updated 2020-12-17 15:42:57-05

LAS VEGAS (KTNV) — It's been 12 years since Las Vegas saw a huge amount of snow.

On this day in 2008, the National Weather Service says their office in the valley saw more than 3 inches of snow.

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And up to 10 inches of snow was reported in Henderson.

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The cold stuff blanketed the Las Vegas Strip, proving to be a disappointment to some and a thrill to others.