Record High Temperature Set Thursday

Spring doesn't even arrive until Tuesday, but temperatures are already in the 80s.

The National Weather Service's high of 82 Thursday broke the March 15 record of 81, set in 1973. Highs in the 80s are expected to continue through the weekend and into next week. Although it'll be warm, some rain could fall on St. Patrick Day activities Saturday.

With dayliight saving time here, you have an extra hour of sunlight for afternoon fun, along with the unusually warm weather.The spring blooms appear at least a couple of weeks ahead of schedule.

How are you reacting to the late winter warm weather? Already turning on the air conditioner? Opening up the pool for swimming? Putting away the winter coats and break out the shorts, haltertops and T-shirts? With the weather more like May than March, have you had to mow the yard? Are you ahead of your normal schedule getting back to the golf course or tennis court? On the negative side, let us know if you're suffering from your allergies a bit earlier than usual.

Let us know in comments what you think about this warm weather.