The week opens with warm, breezy weather across the region—an unmistakable sign of early spring and a hint that bigger changes are on the way. Afternoon temperatures will rise into the 80s over the next couple of days, while nights settle comfortably in the 60s. Steady southerly winds, blowing at 10 to 20 mph with occasional gusts reaching 20 to 30 mph, will keep the air stirred and the atmosphere primed for what’s ahead.