Possible record warmth this week...

February has gotten off to a mild start and believe it or not, it's about to get much warmer. I expect temperatures in the 70s both Tuesday and Wednesday, which could knock off a couple of records. The record highs at RIC Airport are 76 degrees on Tuesday (set in 1991) and 71 degrees on Wednesday (set in 1938). Nighttime temperatures Tuesday night may not get much lower than 60 degrees. A cold front will bring about a change later in the week, offering some showers on Wednesday and cooler air for the region thursday and Friday. We've been watching for the return of colder air from Canada, but that may now be delayed. More on this in a new post later Monday...