It’s a mild and floral Winter Solstice this year – with high temperatures and flowers in full bloom in some parts of the country – and it could well be a record breaker, too.

A large high pressure system is to thank (or blame) for all of this, as it is funneling warm tropical air down from the north across the country.

For the rest of the week’s outlook, and the early weekend forecast, check out the latest with Philip Duncan, below.