Taste of spring, 70 degree temps on the way

We're looking ahead at a beautiful weekend for the Triangle, with temperatures reaching into the 70s next week.

Posted 10:03 a.m. Mar 2, 2020 — Updated 5:18 p.m. Mar 7, 2020

Peta Sheerwood

, WRAL meteorologist

RALEIGH, N.C. — After a chilly end to the week, Saturday temperatures warmed up into the 50s, with blustery wind gusts reaching up to 25 or 30mph.

A big warm up is on the way, with temperatures reaching into the 70s for next week.

"Get outside, find something to do with the kids, as it is going to be lovely," said WRAL meteorologist Peta Sheerwood.

For those heading out to see Battle of the Blues round two, grab a jacket because the temperatures will cool down to the high 30s again by 11 p.m.

An approaching high pressure system will help temperatures warm up into the 60s by Sunday afternoon, leading into a warm week with highs in the 70s.

Our normal temperatures for this time of year is around 60 degrees, so these 70-degree temperatures will usher in an early taste of spring. Be sure to get outside and enjoy it!

And don't forget to "spring-forward" on Saturday night and change batteries in smoke and carbon dioxide as daylight savings time returns!