A welcome sign was posted on the new walkway between Harrah's Ak-Chin and UltraStar Multii-tainment Center. Photo by Raquel Hendrickson

In the lassitude between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Maricopa is expected to have sunny days with temperatures in the low 70s, according to the National Weather Service.

Tuesday’s forecast calls for mostly sunny skies with a high near 66. Calm winds will increase slightly to 5 mph by nightfall, and the low is expected to be around 41.

Wednesday will be sunny with a high near 72 and a nighttime low around 40.

Thursday is expected to be sunny with a high near 74 and an overnight low around 42

Friday will be nearly identical leading into a clear weekend, with daytime high near 74 and a nighttime low around 42.



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