Rochester, MN, experienced unprecedented warmth, shattering its February 27th record high with a temperature of 73°, which also tied the record for the warmest day in February, previously set at 73 degrees in 1997. This temperature surge easily surpassed the previous day's forecast by EricSnitilWx and expectations, with an initial prediction suggesting a possible high of 70°, aiming to beat the 2000 record of 66°. The city had already broken its February monthly record earlier, reaching 70° and surpassing the old record of 63°, as noted by wxjerdman. This event marks Rochester's earliest entry into the 70s by over a week, a significant deviation from the average high of 70° typically expected around May 21. Additionally, Worcester, Mass., also set a new temperature record, significantly above its average high of 38°, as reported by TevinWooten. These temperature anomalies, highlighted by meteorologists including ericfisher, underscore a remarkable and record-setting warm spell in the region.
New record highs were set in Worcester and at Blue Hill Observatory today. Seabreeze at the coast kept Boston out of play. #wbz https://t.co/9yGGgIejaZ
Another record tomorrow? Looks like a good bet. Rochester's record to beat is 64° (2018) & there is ample evidence we'll soar right past that into lunchtime. Record or not, it doesn't change the reality we'll be taking the express elevator straight down behind the front. https://t.co/mh4N0XD1qA
WILD! A new temperature record was set today in Worcester, Mass. The average high is 38°!! https://t.co/NkvEgVUzhp https://t.co/QCwcI8HyNZ
As of this moment, Rochester has topped out at 73°. The daily record for February 27th (66°) is crushed. We have also tied the record for warmest day during the ENTIRE month of February. #ROC
While we’ve already shattered the daily record today, Rochester has its sights set on something much bigger. The highest temperature ever recorded in the entire month of February appears to be in jeopardy (73 degrees in 1997). #ROC https://t.co/pGS81BRxa2
RECORD SHATTERED: Rochester is currently sitting at 70 degrees, easily surpassing the old 66 degree record high on the day. #ROC
Rochester, MN easily topped its previous Feb. monthly record today (70˚ as of this post; previously 63˚). It's also their record earliest 70s by over a week. 70˚ is an average high on May 21, there. That is an absolute pummeling of a temperature record. #mnwx https://t.co/3OOTJesw3f
This afternoon's run of the HRRR suggests Rochester has a shot at 70° tomorrow, and I've gotta say...I think it's possible. If rain/rumbles can hold off until the afternoon, sunshine could get us there. Record high tomorrow of 66° (2000) could be in trouble. #ROC https://t.co/uIDl0Ja7Nn