Record-high temperatures were reported across the Northeast and Great Lakes regions, with several cities tying or breaking longstanding records. Rochester warmed up to 61 degrees before tying the record high of 62 degrees, a record last reached in 2001. The city marked its warmest February 10th in 143 years, breaking the old record of 57 degrees with a new high of 58 degrees. Chicago tied a 138-year-old record with a high of 56 degrees, while also experiencing the warmest start to February on record. Mount Pocono set a new record of 52 degrees, surpassing the previous high set in 1990. Worcester set a new record for February 10th, beating the previous year's high of 56 degrees. In Boston, temperatures reached 60 degrees, tying the record high for the date, and in DC, the current temperature reached 63 degrees.
A new record-high temperature for Feb. 10 has been set in the city of Worcester. The previous record high of 56 degrees lasted just one year, and this record warmth comes two days before a winter storm watch goes into effect for most of Massachusetts. https://t.co/JWWOc3JL91 https://t.co/BhlVU2hz3J
There were plenty of people out and about in Boston today as the temperature reached 60 degrees, tying the record high for February 10th that was first set in 1990 and reached again just last year. #MAwx https://t.co/hSasLidOMh
NEW RECORD: Rochester officially hits 58 degrees today, breaking the old 57 degree record. That record had held for 143 years dating back to 1881. #ROC
On this date in 1881, Rochester climbed to 57 degrees. It has stood as the February 10th record since. It's still unofficial, but it appears we might have just hit that number at the Airport. If we did, today is our warmest February 10th in 143 years. #ROC
Today will feature some sunshine and it will be warmer with highs nearing 60 degrees. We could make a run towards records this afternoon! https://t.co/nK307Y9mcO
Chicago ties 138-year-old high-temperature record ahead of cooldown https://t.co/xm4j6BDL7I
STUNNING OPEN TO FEBRUARY 2024: if you think it’s been unusually mild so far this month, your perception is spot on! In fact, the opening 9 days rank as the warmest on the books since records began 154 years ago, a remarkable 15° above normal! #Chicago 🔥🔥 https://t.co/AFlwdMrRTd
Chicago’s high temperature on Friday reached 56 degrees, tying a record for Feb. 9 that stood for 138 years. https://t.co/t7hBtehj4p
FEBRUARY WARMTH Most areas made it into the mid to upper 50s with even a few 60s popping in Delaware and South Jersey. Mount Pocono hit a new record high of 52 breaking the old record of 50 in 1990. https://t.co/SznQAshz0O
RECORD TIED: Rochester officially kisses 62° this afternoon, tying the record high on the day. #ROC https://t.co/gG8gQVvxev
We've officially tied the record high temperature today at O'Hare. And not including today, we've had the warmest start to February on record! #Chicago https://t.co/4CTczrlzHw
We've offically tied today's record at O'Hare and not including today, we've had the warmest start to February on record! #Chicago https://t.co/Nl4sYgmK6q
🔥 Lots of places nearing and breaking records highs this afternoon from the Great Lakes to the Northeast. Current temp in DC? 63! 🌡️ Details on this record-breaking warm spell: https://t.co/t6tr0oFyAA https://t.co/eoF89tZyQe
Now officially Rochester's warmest day in more than 2 months! Airport up to 61°, needing only one more degree to tie the record high. https://t.co/TiJvV38ppD
Rochester has spiked to 60° at this hour. The record to beat is 62° (2001). We're so close! #ROC