If it felt particularly warm in Anchorage Saturday, that's because it was.
According to the National Weather Service, the temperature at Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport hit 70 degrees Saturday afternoon for the first time this year. The annual temperature milestone happened at 2:25 p.m.
As of 2:25pm today, #Anchorage International has officially hit 70º for the first time in 2018. On average, the first 70º day occurs on June 7th. #AKwx pic.twitter.com/FDHntl4Ohh
— NWS Anchorage (@NWSAnchorage) June 2, 2018
On average, Anchorage gets its first 70 degree day on June 7. Last year, it hit 70 for the first time May 31.
Tell us how you took advantage of Anchorage's first 70-degree day of the year. Send your photos to thanlon@adn.com.