(CNN) Oh, the things you can do in Sin City. You can gamble, hit up an all-you-can eat buffet or catch a show.

But, this month at least, the best show just might be outside.

A winter storm working its way through the Southwest dusted Las Vegas with half an inch of snow Wednesday, a record for this date, according to the National Weather Service

Snow amounts were even higher -- from 1 to 3 inches -- in areas around Las Vegas, CNN affiliate KLAS reported.

So all the tourists lined up Wednesday in front of the famous "Welcome to Fabulous Las Vegas Nevada" sign had a nice snowy backdrop for their photos. And all of those gamblers scurrying between the casinos on the Strip looked like they were walking around in neon-lighted snow globe.

The light on top of the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas illuminates snow falling during a winter storm on Wednesday.

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