Boston Weather Forecast: Record-High Temperatures Possible Wednesday

BOSTON, MA - The first day of spring isn't until March 20, but Wednesday may mark the unofficial end of winter.

Temperatures in the Boston area are expected to climb higher than 70 degrees, threatening local heat records. The high for Boston came in 2000 when temperatures reached 72 degrees, according to The Weather Channel.

The Weather Channel predicts 71 degrees Wednesday; the National Weather Service offered 72. (The record low is 5 degrees, set in 2007.)

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The warmest part of the state should be inland, away from the breezes off the water. Winds on a mostly sunny day are expected to be about 15 miles per hour in Boston, with gusts of up to 22 m.p.h.

Some rain showers are expected Thursday, particularly at night, but temperatures will still likely get into the low 60s.

With daylight savings time right around the corner and a hot day on tap, the mild winter seems to be behind us.