It might feel rare to hit the 80s in the middle of winter, especially since our average highs this time of year are between 65° and 71°. Believe it or not, it’s not all that unusual. In February 2024, we had four straight days of 80+ degrees on the 24th, 25th, 26th, and 27th. Fun fact: every single day in February has a record high of at least 80°.

Did you know weather vanes have been keeping us in the know about wind direction for more than 2,000 years? The first known weather vane was installed in 48 BC on top of the Tower of the Winds in Athens, Greece. Fast forward to the Middle Ages, and weather vanes started popping up on churches across Europe. The most popular design? The good old rooster. Here’s the cool part: the arrow on a weather vane points to the direction the wind is coming from. So, if it’s pointing north, the wind is blowing from the north. That’s why we call it a “north wind”! Simple, but brilliant.