By Saturday afternoon, temperatures will rise and peak in the low to mid-70s, much warmer than yesterday. The warming trend is attributed to a ridge of high pressure, which will continue into Sunday, bringing highs close to 80 degrees.Typically, the average high for this time of year is around 64 degrees.

Expect a warm weekend in North Texas with breezy conditions on Saturday and windy weather on Sunday, reaching around 80 degrees. Fall temperatures will return by Thanksgiving.

A severe arctic blast affected much of the country during the first half of February in 1899. Temperatures fell below zero in every state. A century later, records from that coldest day remain unchallenged.

Another chilly morning in the 30s tomorrow. Then a big warm-up for the weekend. Cooler days arrive just in time for the holiday.

There will be another frosty start to the day Friday morning, lows are expected to drop right back down in the 30s.