Despite cold temperatures the last couple of days, December is having a warmer than normal start in Washington this year.

According to the National Weather Service, in the first week of December the average temperature is normally 28.7 degrees and this year it has been observed at 35.6 degrees. The average maximum temperature is normally 38.3 degrees and it’s been 50 degrees. Mostly sunny skies with cool temperatures are expected this weekend with a high in the low-30’s Saturday and mid-40’s Sunday. Listen to KCII for weather updates.