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Gusty winds forecast Saturday before Las Vegas conditions warm

Some Saturday afternoon and evening wind gusts are the only negative aspect of the weekend forecast for the Las Vegas Valley.

“Saturday afternoon we have a weak cold front moving through,” said National Weather Service meteorologist Chris Outler. “It won’t change the temperature much but will have produce wind gusts in the 20s.”

The Friday forecast high is 63, which is the norm for this time of year. Winds are expected to be light with a sunny sky. Overnight lows will drop close to 40.

Saturday should see a high of about 65 with the winds being strongest in the afternoon, up to about 30 mph.

Sunday will be a bit cooler with a high near 62.

Warmer temperatures, into the low 70s, are forecast for Monday and Tuesday. The mercury has reached the 70s twice this month, 72 on Feb. 3 and 70 on Feb. 11.

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

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