Posted at 09:03 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Record-setting warmth at Washington Dulles and Baltimore-Washington International airports

Who knew the winter solstice was just over three hours away? A mid-evening surge of mild air has pushed high temperatures at Dulles and BWI airports into record territory. From 6 p.m through 9 p.m, Dulles was 60 at least tying its record from 1998. Between 7 p.m. and 9 p.m., BWI reached 62 or 63 breaking the record of 61 from 1956. For perspective, BWI’s 9 p.m. temperature of 62 is 18 degrees above its average high of 44!

Reagan National’s record of 68 from 1923 appears safe. The high so far today is 61 there.

By Jason Samenow | 09:03 PM ET, 12/21/2011

Categories: Latest, Local Climate

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