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2nd cold front brings high winds, chance of rain to Las Vegas

The second cold front to blow through Las Vegas this week will bring cooler-than-normal temperatures and gusty winds Thursday with a possibility of overnight rain, according to the National Weather Service.

“Gusts could reach 30 to 35 mph,” said weather service meteorologist Kate Guillet. “They will start mid-morning and blow though the afternoon. They will come down a bit in the evening, but remain strong overnight.”

Rain chances overnight will be about 25 percent and drop off a bit on Friday morning. Mount Charleston could receive around an inch of snow, Guillet said.

A Thursday high of 68 is forecast while the cold front will drop the Friday high to 65.

Once the front has pushed through, building high pressure will make for a sunny and mild weekend. A high of 73 is forecast for Saturday with a 78 on Sunday. Light winds are expected.

Contact Marvin Clemons at mclemons@reviewjournal.com. Follow @Marv_in_Vegas on Twitter.

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