KTNV – Here at Channel 13 Las Vegas we want to make sure you start your day well and stay informed about weather, traffic, breaking news and more.

Christmas Eve morning and early afternoon will be fairly quiet, with partly cloudy skies. Wind gusts will become stronger towards the afternoon and into the evening. This is really when we expect the majority of this system to arrive in our forest.

Las Vegas has a 50% chance of rain showers, with measurable rainfall at the airport perhaps around a tenth of an inch. Whatever rainfall we get will be much needed after this long, near-record dry spell.

Christmas Eve brings active weather to Southern Nevada and Christmas Day is mostly quiet

It looks like you’re in for a smooth ride this morning. From 5:30 a.m. there is no longer any risk of heavy traffic.

All major routes are clear and easy to navigate, so you can expect a stress-free journey.

What is open and closed on Christmas Day in Las Vegas?

If you’re planning on spending time in the kitchen this holiday week, Channel 13 will let you know what stores are open and closed on Christmas Day in Las Vegas.

With these tips from Metro Police, you can stay safe while shopping.

Las Vegas police captain shares tips for preventing theft while on vacation

The woman from the valley takes us through her festively decorated home for the holidays

Throughout December, we have been highlighting some of the Valley’s most festive homes with our “Let It Glow” segment on our evening newscasts.

Host Tricia Kean recently heard about a home in her community that was causing a stir and went to see it for herself.

A woman from the valley shows Tricia Kean around the festive house for the holidays

You can recycle your Christmas tree in Clark County here

As you and your families prepare to gather around the tree to celebrate the holiday, some of you may have been thinking about what to do with this living tree once Christmas is over.

Several locations are opening in Clark County where live trees can be dropped off for recycling. You can find the full list HERE.

The importance of recycling your Christmas tree