Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected today, while pollen levels remain high. Discover the spring weather forecast and vernal equinox highlights.

Stay updated with WSLS's latest weather forecast as spring kicks off with sunny skies, warming temperatures, and high pollen counts across Virginia.

Warm air has taken over and will continue to do so for the rest of the week.

Most rain this weekend will stay to our south

Short answer: About as bad as it gets.

Lots of sunshine out there Saturday! Great weather for the holiday weekend is ahead!

Pollen and storms turn more likely.

A lot of us will go from the 30s early on to the 70s by the afternoon.

Starting off really chilly Monday morning but throughout the day, our temperatures will be warming up thanks to plenty of sunshine.

Highs Thursday reach into the 60s before another rain-maker arrives from the west

High temperatures Tuesday reach into the upper 60s and lower 70s

Temperatures recover quickly with so much sunshine

Most of the area picks up an inch or more of rain between Monday and Tuesday

Tree pollen continues to be more than a nuisance in the spring months

High temperatures reach the 60s and 70s multiple days in less than a week

As a result, we’ve noticed a lot of things blooming sooner than usual in our area. Pollen levels are higher than you’d expect in early March, with maple, juniper and ash being the main culprits. A map from the National Phenology Network shows just how early spring leaves are blooming across our area. For instance, Roanoke has seen 102 nights in which the temperature has stayed above freezing since the beginning of October. Regardless, it may be time (already) to start packing the allergy medicine with you before you head out the door each day.