temperatures are cold!! but will it last? adlib let's go to meteorologist carlo falco...carlo, anymore snow in that forecast? many around the country won't soon forget this christmas

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. abc's 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

that's not gonna change christmas for me." (nats??) the flood watches continue on this holiday for parts of the south. in georgia and alabama-- forced evacuations. (sot) we woke up to civil rains stalled christmas eve traffic on a main highway in dekalb county, georgia. (sot from new wsfloodingga) parts of the midwest... it's snow snarling the commute. (sot) it's just impossible for me to get there. this is insane. it's like i'm 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) i'm loving it. everyone should have a hot holiday. i don't have to go to california or florida. i'm fine right here. on christmas morning here in the nation's capitol... the monuments? snuggled in a blanket of fog. bz, abc news washington thank you michael...we are

police just arrested maria escalante.. accused of shooting and killing her husband at the plaza hotel. this happened last night just before midnight...we're told the body was found somewhere on the sixth floor of the south tower. as you can imagine, this was quite scary for guests staying on that floor. they had to be moved to other rooms. we are following this story and bring you the latest information as we get it. a valley woman is praying for a christmas miracle after her husband went missing! 72-year-old wallace inkenbrandt was last seen around 10am when he left his home to run an errand. the search has led police all the way to the california state line. that's where action news reporter michael burton joins us live with more. live intro: rikki/jacqui - one of first things police did was track wallace's phone and according to their radar - it's near one of the casino's on the state line. questioning how this could have happened. "he may have been disoriented

so we don't want to rule that out that he possibly did it, but we can't rule out foul play either." at this point authorities are still searching for wallace's phone, his car, and of course wallace himself. he drives a silver nissan sentra. that's the car he was using when he left his house yesterday to go to a walmart near mlk and craig. i'm told that right around noon - he sent a text to his wife saying he was almost home - but he never showed up. that's when family members rushed to the walmart - looking inside the building and in the surrounding neighborhood. after hours of no luck. they called police. this morning metro's missing persons unit led a search on foot near the state line and in the air using their choppers. wallace's family is most concerned for his health. he has cancer and dementia - two illnesses that require daily medication. "it's okay honey, it's okay. it's alright honey, we're

thank you so much. everybody, everybody, any bit of help we can get." 9 secs wallace was last seen wearing sweatpants - an army green sweatshirt - and a beanie. he is five-nine, weighs a little over two-hundred pounds, is partially bald and wears glasses. his sentra sentra has a handicap license plate. if you've seen him or the car, please call metro's missing persons unit. reporting live - michael burton - channel 13 action news. fire crews in north las vegas are looking into arson as the reason for a house fire that broke out around two this morning. it happened near lamb and the fifteen. here's the weird thing...firefighters aren't really sure who lives here. they didn't find anybody inside or around the home, but they say it's supposed to be occupied. no other homes were damaged but that house is a complete loss. 23:44:38-23:44:45 "pretty impressive fire. they did a wonderful job making

not have any significant damage whatsoever." fire crews are working to locate the people who live there. damage is estimated at 300 thousand dollars. but, thankfully, no body was injured. still to come on this christmas edition n f action news at 6.... their home burned down just days before christmas and they didn't expect to have anything today. but santa delivered in a big way! plus, there is a quite the christmas gift in the sky tonight...we'll tell you what is so rare about tonight's full moon. welcome back... when their home burned down

before christmas... one family didn't expect any

but santa delivered... in a big way today action news reporter parker collins was their for the heartwarming surprise. the tears of devastation have stopped. these tears are of sheer joy. (nats of unwrapping) so and so watches his daughter unwrap gifts m. mejia (too short to super) 2:23:39-2:23:44 "i got clothes, a tablet, coloring pages." they would've never come... if it weren't for these guys. the same firefighters who were trying to save their home scared. i don't 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 2:07:57-2:08:02 "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 2:18:00 gracias gracias thank

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 didn't know what to think when firefighters they saw a few weeks ago knocked on their door. gabriela mejia 2:22:38-2:22:43 "i was like is there something burning? what's happening. i want to know, but then they stop here and i get so suprised." this season, half a dozen families will get the same surprise... giving joy and hope to those who thought they had lost both. near bonanza and bruce parker collins channel thirteen action news. thanks for being with us on this christmas edition of action news at 6....still to come maybe you didn't get everything you wanted on your christmas list....or there's a very late gift you need to grab for someone? don't worry--we've got you covered! we'll tell you about some of the best deals you can still take advantage of.

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of southern nevada welcomed santa with snow showers this morning! action news reporter marissa kynaston has the latest. reports of snow were seen on the outskirts of the valley-- thats areas like summerlin-- henderson-- and here in centennial hills. take pkg nat wow a white christmas must have been high on many peoples wish list this year-- nat it's snowing because its the first time it has officially snowed in las vegas

these are videos sent in to us from viewers all across the valley-- especially from areas in the northwest. sot braiden it was really cool thats where this family lives-- nat basketball i caught up with them in their front yard-- nat basketball just as they had finished opening their christmas presents-- sot braiden basketball, a basketball hoop nat basketball but these siblings said what was just as cool as their gifts this year-- 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--

(carloback to desk) what if you didn't get exactly what you want this christmas? what if you didn't get exactly what you want this christmas? temperatures expected in the teens and a high wind warning is in effect for lake mead and the colorado river valley

winds are expected to gust to 60mph down the colorado river valley and there could be gusts overnight lows expected as low as 10 for pahrump, primm and searchlight. for las vegas there is a chance for sub-freezing 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 be in the mid 40s, and some areas outside the valley won't 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. the downside to the winds dying out is temperatures will fall very quickly sunday night, and valley sunday night into monday. high pressure starts to nose in

warm back to normal by new year's eve. high temperatures will remain near normal and new years day looks very pleasant with sunny skies and highs in the mid 50s.

what if you didn't get exactly what you want this christmas? there's always returns, re-gifting and all those post-holiday sales -- abc's rebecca jarvis has more to help you find the best deals so you can you cross everything off your list. this morning, if santa strayed from the wish list? and sort of missed the mark? you're not alone. americans typically return about $60 billion worth of gifts over the holidays -- clothing, electronics and toys -- topping the list of returns. so how can you make the most of any unwanted packages under

author "bargain fever: how to shop in a discounted world" don't assume you can return any gift any time, but most tailers are very forgiving check those gift receipts: unless the return by deadline's closing, skip the crowds by holding off on that trip to the mall for a few more days. or ship it back, instead? many retailers will now let you return by mail for free! and what about the rules around re- gifting? sot mark ellwood, author "bargain fever: how to shop in a discounted world here's my simple rule for re-gifting. if you'd be horrified to receive something, give it to charity. if you like it, but you've already got it, pass it on. there's great news if you got this year's most popular gift: gift cards. $130 billion worth of gift cards given this year. and now is the time to get some of the deepest discounts? sot mark ellwood, author "bargain fever: how to shop in a discounted world" if you receive a gift card for a store

like card pool or gift card granny, there you can sell the site your gift card for cash with a little transaction fee. and while the most wonderful time of the year may technically be behind us?it's the best time of the year for deals on all things christmas target... walmart... even many grocery and discount stores? now offering 70% off holiday merchandise. it's also a great time for major markdowns... on winter-wear... furniture?and mattresses? and for anyone who's resolved to get healthy? fitness equipment. you still have plenty of time to catch the beautiful, rare sight in the sky tonight.... we're talking about the last full moon of the year. nasa says it's also called a "full cold moon" because it shows up during the beginning

a full moon hasn't appeared on christmas night since 1977...and won't be here again for another 19 years!! it's 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 to talk peace. 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 it's important to treat one another with love and compassion.. and of course, care for those in need. it's what the holidays are about: coming together as one american family to celebrate our blessings and the values we

are spending the holidays in hawaii, as they do every year. straight ahead on action news....leftovers from christmas dinner is one of the best parts of the holiday, but you want to make sure that food is safe. we have some tips to keep you from getting sick! you're watching channel 13, action news, where you ask, and we investigate.

want to be sure to eat them safely to prevent yourself from getting sick. here's some tips to keep you safe...don't leave your food out for more than two hours...you want to make sure bacteria doesn't multiply, especially on meats. also, your fridge temperature should be set below 40 degrees and when you're 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 you're in doubt---throw it out! fedex customers took to twitter and facebook to complain about delieveries not arriving in time for christmas. the company says they're doing everything they can to get

a spokeswoman says heavier than planned last minute shipments are to blame---along with the severe weather outbreaks. over at u-p-s, a spokeswoman said as far as she knows, there hasn't been a big problem with packages arriving on time.

celebrating christmas on the beach. it's a different story to the south. tornado warnings now in affect. but first.. it's a white christmas in las from henderson to mount charleston.. santa delivers the good stuff. merry christmas! folks around the valley woke up to a white christmas. and they're sharing their pictures with us. from dogs in the snow... to cars covered it white..