MINNEAPOLIS (WCCO) – Warmer temperatures mean outside fun for many this weekend. People are flocking to parks, trails, and garden shops, hoping to get a jump start on spring. It’s like music to the ears; Old Man Winter is melting away, making room for warmer days. Sunshine kissed the faces of all who went outside on Friday. The warmth was perfect for a little run or a few miles on the bike. It even made some strip layers of clothing to enjoy the feel of an approaching spring. The four-legged companions were overjoyed; with no more coats and doggie shoes, the warm-up means lots of running and jumping on the muddy ground of the dog park. In northeast Minneapolis, Mother Earth Gardens is seeing a steady flow of people. “As soon as people can stick their shovels in the grounds, they’re going to be coming for it,” said Theresa. “Whenever someone comes in and it’s a sunny day, we’re all just laughing and happy because we need the sunshine.” More On WCCO.com : Police … [Read more...] about With Warmer Temperatures And Hope For Spring, Minnesotans Flock To Parks, Trails
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Pittsburgh Weather: Long Streak Of Temperatures Below 70º Could End This Week
PITTSBURGH (KDKA) — Today marks the 117th straight day of temperatures at or below 70°. Currently, we are hovering around the 90th longest stretch of sub-70 degree days. READ MORE: Homicide Trial Ordered In Young Amish Woman's Disappearance While I cannot guarantee it, it does look like we have a solid chance for ending the streak of days this week. The best chance will come Thursday, just ahead of a cool front arriving late in the day. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) Warmer air arrives this morning, giving us our first extended stretch of above seasonal average weather this month. Yesterday was the fourth straight day with temperatures below average, and so far this month, we have seen only two above average days. We have to get through another cold morning first before the warmth settles in. Morning lows will dip to around 20 degrees with little to no wind chill. (Photo Credit: KDKA Weather Center) A warm front sweeps through before 6:00 a.m., … [Read more...] about Pittsburgh Weather: Long Streak Of Temperatures Below 70º Could End This Week