And up in the mountains. Staying windy from mesquite all the way down through boulder city, with teens to 20s around stateline and over to pahrump. Gusts have been peaking around the mid 30s so far in the valley with higest numbers near North Las Vegas and over to towards West Charleston and the beltway. Right now seeing snow flakes already in the Lincoln County in the higher terrain and now in mount charleston. Well talk about what are chances are of seeing some of this moisture reaching us and for how long. Paula . Paula Francis a very special Christmas EveChristmas Eve surprise for a veteran and his family tonight. Several good hearted people came together to deliver some completely unexpected Christmas Vanessa murphy was there to witness this feelgood moment. As dozens of strangers filled the unsuspecting familys living room. Catching them totally off guard. She filed this report before heading to that breaking news. Merry Christmas merry Christmas Vanessa murphy some unexpected visitors showed up at the bajalia home in North Las Vegas on Christmas Eve. Eve. billy alt varep we know you guys have been through some struggling times here locally. Vanessa Murphy isa bajalia tells us one of his seven year old twin girls hanadi recently fought cancer. The Us Army Specialist came home from afghanistan after learning how sick his daughter was. And since then its been a tough road for the family. But these parents are thankful hanati is healthier. brittney oh its a blessing. It is a blessing. It feels really good. Vanessa Murphy billy alt says the bajalias story struck a chord. billy alt we figured on Christmas Eve, there is no better feeling to give back to a Vanessa Murphy his Group Veterans assocation Real Estate Professionals along with North Las Vegas police and firefighters presented the family with a thousand dollars and presents for the kids. Vanessa Murphy reporter what do you think about these gifts they brought . Hanadi bajalia 7 years old its exciting. Macca Bajalia 5 years old i think they gave me a big old present. Vanessa Murphy a Christmas Eve this family and their guests wont forget. isa it was amazing and you know very surprising. vanessa when do you get to open the gifts . Thats the big question, right . Nailah bajalia 7 years old at the 25th of christmas. Paula Francis three other families received similar surprises tonight. Two in las vegas and another in henderson. And billy alt who was leading the group presenting the gifts says he hopes this causes the Ripple Effect in the community inspire others to help people. Paula Francis an unwelcome surprise for some families proimmigration activists are alarmed at word of a mass deportation of undocumented Central American families. Imelda mejia has their concerns < Martha Liliana prieto de rodriguez its very dangerous over there. My kids couldnt continue their studies because of the crime. Martha and her two kids left her home in el salvador 24 days ago fleeing from violence and is currently awaiting to see if she will be deported back or not. She is just one of hundreds if not thousands of undocumented immigrants from Central America that could be facing deportation come january. Johnmichael, lupe the idea that dhs would be working with ice to go into our communitieis and pull people out of our communities from their families, deport them back to the countries theyre fleeing from, has a negative impact on immigrants that are coming here fleeing violence, has a negative impact on our families here fearing ice is going to do that for them. The Washington Post reported that the department of Homeland Security is making plans for a largescale raid that would target Central Americans who were ordered by a we reached out to ice opfficials. Who released this statement to cbs news. Ice focuses on individuals who pose a threat to national security, Public Safety and border security. As secretary johnson has consistently said, our border is not open to illegal immigration, and if individuals come here illegally, do not qualify for asylum or other relief, and have final orders of removal, they will be sent back consistent with our laws and our values. Sacred heart is currenty seeing about 100 new immigrants come in daily for refuge. Most if not all come from Central America and are fleeing from violence. We should deport criminals, you know, felons, you know. People that are here because they are not in country to here, these countries are not here for that. Theyre fleeing. Theyre asking for our protection, our care. Those seeking shelter at sacred heart agree with sister norma and say they believe they wont be deported because officials here will understand the violence they face back in their hometown. Martha no, im not affraid. I dont feel fear. Ive risked all of this for a Paula Francis that was imelda mejia reporting. The Washington Post reported that the plan for this large scale deportation has not yet received final approval by the department of Homeland Security. Paula Francis the death toll is climbing, after storms ripped through the midwest and the south. Three more fatalities have been reported in tennessee. Bringing the total up to 14. Several southern governors have declared states of emergency. Homes in tennessee. Flattened. Leaving dozens of families homeless this christmas mos its very devastating. Weve had 6 homes that were totally destroyed and of course the two deaths. Paula Francis at least 14 tornadoes hit mississippi on wednesday, but one monster twister did most of the damage. The National Weather service says it might have traveled on the ground for 150 milek. Forecasters believe the greatest threat to the region has passed thats bad news for states like georgia and alabama. Paula Francis were learning more tonight about yesterdays deadly shooting of a teenager. By a homeowner. During an alleged home invasion. We returned to the home today and talked to someone who said he is the shooters roommate. He told us the two will stay somewhere else for a while. Theyre still shaken up. During the incident, 17 yearold marquise adams was shot and killed. Another 17 yearold was wounded inside the home. A third boy, 13, was reportedly outside the home to serve as a lookout. Neighbors we spoke with were upset by the incident, but understood the homeowners actions marilyn mcphun, neighbor its a horrible situation for everybody in the thing. Everybody and these were such young kids. christine gragson, neighbor they cant do anything to him hes just protecting his property and himself you have the right to do that and they were in the house you got to remember they were in Paula Francis right now police are not saying if the homeowner will face any charges. The District Attorney is also reviewing the case. Adams death is just the latest tragedy to strike their family. 20 yearold tinesha adams, the boys cousin, was shot dead during a fight on december 13 th. Paula Francis the Coroners Office has identified a man who was shot dead. By homeowners. Who fired through their locked door at him. 31 yearold Richard Mcgee was shot yesterday morning, in a gated Community Near fort apache and sahara. Police say a couple heard mcgee outside their door, screaming and trying to break into their condo. They called 9 11, and also told mcgee they were armed. But he reportedly tried to ram his way through the door. The resident fired from inside the home, killing mcgee. No word yet if any charges will be filed. Paula Francis you better not pout, you better not cry. And youd better not drink and drive either, because Law Enforcement will catch you. Agencies around the state are stepping up patrols to get impaired drivers off our roads. The combined effort runs through january fourth. If you see a driver who appears to be impaired. You should call 91 1. Provide a vehicle description, location, direction of travel. And if possible, the license plate number. Paula Francis at the vatican tonight. Pope francis delivered a message of compassion and hope in his midnight mass. Cbs news correspondent Anna Matranga has more from st. Peters square. Thousands of pilgrims packed st. Peters basilica for pope francis Christmas Eve mass. He urged the faithful to shun pleasure, wealth and extravagance and to act in a way that is simple, balanced and consistent. Nats. Francis in italian he said, our style of life should be devout, filled with empathy, compassion and mercy. Nats. Its a message that resonates with catholics and noncatholics alike. sot hassell butcher, chapmanville, West Virginia he need to hear, the message of love, this is something the world needs more of. Children frjm around the world played a large role in the christmas celebration. Many journeyed from countries that francis has visited since he became pope. standup Anna Matranga st. Peters square security here around the vatican was high. All of the streets were blocked off, and anyone entering st Peters Square had to go through a metal detector. Including the pasquinelli family. 17 of them aged 8 to 86 traveled from the us to see the pope. sot tina pasquinelli, indianapolis my husband had heard that rome was a target and this seemed like a natural place for someone to target, to pinpoint for an event. So we were nervous. sot linda dennis, georgetown, delaware q do you feel safe . absolutely, there is enough police and security, soldiers, we felt very safe. Tens of thousands are expected to crowd st. Peters square to hear the popes traditional speech at noon on christmas day. Anna matranga, cbs news, vatican city. Paula Francis in his message tonight. Jesus to reject extravagance and wealth. And to live simply, with compassion. Paula Francis have you ever known what it feels like to be homeless . One man is doing it on purpose. How he hopes his experience can make a better life for everyone. But first. Some of the most bizarre weather the northeast has ever seen. Why the unseasonably warm weather is bad for retailers. And good for consumers. < news music voice over youre dave courvoisier. The news of Southern Nevada is now. Paula Francis record shattering temperatures in the northeast on this Christmas Eve. The unseasonably warm temperatures in the sixties and the seventies produced an folks in shorts and short sleeves. Holding cookouts. Even surfing the new jersey shore. As anna werner reports, the weather is having a bizarre effect on retailers. And its good for consumers < at the Flemington Department store, in new jersey, the warm weather has cooled apparel sales owner Martin Resnick says most of his heavy winter clothing items are sitting. 2 03 10 resnick a lot of the business from our industry went away because people just dont feel christmasy and theyre not cold. Theyre not going to work and feeling cold. Its a similar story up and down the east coast. gfx in data firm planalytics estimates retailers have lost over 400 Million Dollars in sales since november 1st compared to the same critical 7 week sales period last year. In chicago, sales of longsleeved knits down 16 percent. Snow thrower sales are off 15 percent in cincinnati. And outerwear sales dropped 25 percent in tampa. gfx out fred fox is planalytics ceo. 13 46 31 fox retailers may clearing out winter merchandise, but its gonna be marked down 5070 percent. So theyre not gonna make a lot of money off it. And thats gonna really hurt their bottom lines. gfx 2 in there are some winners in this winter warm up. At some golf courses in the midwest, rounds of golf played in december have gone up over 1000 percent. Sales of bicycles, fishing gear and even iced tea, are all up. gfx 2 out but fox says some retailers are at risk. 13 47 00 any retailer that has been marginal, meaning theyve been limping along, a season like this could definitely put them out of business. Martin resnick says his store will survive but it wont make back those sales. 2 03 17 resnick theyre taking the money they wouldve spent in our industry and theyre spending it elsewhere. Fox says winter apparel purchases are driven by need. And who needs a coat in this weather . On the other hand, whats bad for retailers is good for consumers, who should be able to buy heavily discounted if not for this winter, for next year. Anna werner cbs news new york. Paula Francis that is far from the story upstate. Heavy snow in reno and carson city has guaranteed theyll have a white christmas. And it prompted governor sandoval to order all State Government offices to close at noon today. Crews are working to keep the roads clear tonight. Paula Francis its warmer in most places around the country than it is in las vegas tonight. But its still comfortable enough outside to enjoy some christmas lights. tedd florendo as long as youre bundled up, in fact i got to check out a pretty awesome display earlier near gowan and el capitan way in the northwest valley. Take a look at mark and lynda newmans house. Their display has over 14 Thousand Lights that are meticulously programmed to flash and dance with several classic christmas songs. The newmans have been recognized as one of the best musical light shows in las vegas. You can check it out in person through january first. At their home in the 36hundred again thats near gowan and el capitan way. tedd florendo < winds still blowing and we stayed cooler than yesterday. 57 with the high today. 41 the overnight low and the record was 70 set back in 2005. Heres what to expect overnight into tomorrow. Windy and gusty weather still. We also after midnight could see a chances of an a. M. Isolated shower which could come in the form of flurries or frozen precip. Especially over to the Far West Side of the valley where were higher in elevation. Tomorrow colder, and staying breezy. Right now many neighborhoods in the low 50s to high 40s around the region and cool. Blowing making it feel closer to the low 40s to high 30s only. Regional temps also remain chilly this evening from mesquite all the way down to laughlin. Colder in the central sections of the state and even colder near ely. Radar and satellite picking up some precip even some snow just to the north of us in Lincoln County with snow in the mountains. Futurecast throws in a slight chance overnight with any chances really diminishing by Early Morning by the time many of you wake up. So the shower and chance of snowflakes or flurries will be brief. You can get the ski report on our website at las vegas now dotcom go to weather and look for the ski report. Tonight 39 windy feels like 31 by morning and under partly cloudy skies. Tomorrow colder and breezy with 49 the high only. Tomorrow, but bundle up. Well be below average. Extended forecast shows cold temps over the weekend and realy for early next week. Windy saturday again with cold breezes in sunday too. This is breaking news from 8 news now. Paula Francis a man has been shot dead inside the plaza hotel and casino. Vanessa murphy joins us live with more of what shes learned at the downtown scene. Vanessa . Vanessa MurphyVanessa MurphyPaula FrancisVanessa Murphy this mans project to turn a dead tree into some christmas cheer for his neighborhood. Would you be willing to leave the comfort of your home and sleep in a small hut for a month. Just to see what its like . Well explain why this man is doing just that. Next. hey, is that it . I think thats it. This is krystal, and her dream is to be a roller derby girl. We love krystal we love krystal oh my god its jj watt oh my god an arkansas man will leave his family at home. To live in a way most of us hope well never have to. Hes pu