Temperatures Predicted to Continue Upward Trajectory in Midwest and Northeast

Punxsutawney Phil is going to look like a true savant this week when springlike weather envelopes the Midwest and the Northeast. An abundance of sunshine will help to deliver near-record high temperatures for the region.

Here is a look at who will get to enjoy this pleasant weather pattern in the coming days as well as how long you can expect it to last.

Broad Area of High Pressure Credited for Springlike Weather

The dry and mild conditions will stretch across a large zone of the U.S. from the northern Plains to the Atlantic Seaboard. A strong area of high pressure setting up over this part of the country will get credit for the unseasonable warmth.

This high pressure is made possible by a large northward bulge in the jet stream that has pushed the Arctic air well to the north.