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Great outdoor conditions forecast for Las Vegas region

Outdoor recreation temperatures are close to perfect in the Las Vegas region this weekend, according to the National Weather Service.

If you like warmth, Death Valley highs should be close to 90 much of the weekend, and reports are that CalTrans crews have made progress repairing several roads that were damaged during the summer floods.

If you enjoy crisp temperatures, Mount Charleston highs will be in the low 50s.

Lake Mead should see highs from around 70 to 75.

As for Las Vegas, the Saturday high will be near 74 while Sunday will see a high near 77.

The only elevated winds are expected Sunday with velocities of 8 to 13 mph in Las Vegas.

Clouds will develop starting Tuesday with a chance of rain each day Wednesday through Friday as a cold front heads through the valley.

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

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