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By Kimberly De La Cruz Las Vegas Review-Journal

December 8, 2015 - 2:20 pm

Las Vegas temperatures will continue to climb into the 70s this week, according to National Weather Service.

Temperatures will reach the mid-60s until Thursday, when the forecast high could break the record of 74 degrees, Weather Service meteorologist Mike Paddock said Tuesday afternoon.

Lows will be in the high-30s to low-40s, Paddock added.

There's a slight chance of precipitation Thursday evening which could bring an inch of snow to the mountains.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates.

Contact Kimberly De La Cruz at kdelacruz@reviewjournal.com or 702-383-0381. Find her on Twitter: @KimberlyinLV

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