Morning Exchange: Warm Weather Returns

Good Morning! I hope you enjoyed your Valentine's Day!

Perhaps Punxatawny Phil had it right and spring is just around the corner. High temperatures this week are supposed to range from about 54 degrees Fahrenheit on Tuesday to 66 degrees Fahrenheit on Thursday, according to National Weather Service. After several weeks of snow and ice, I am ready for the warm weather!

Tell us how you'll get out and about in the sun this week. Are you dusting off the bikes? Taking more walks? I'll be driving around taking photos of people out in the sunshine. 

Where to find us? 

We're working on a few stories this week at St. Charles Patch including: 

• Looking at the reason the city's Fourth of July event, Riverfest, is being cut back to one day this year and what that means for the number of vendors and events that will be scheduled. 
• I'll be writing about the St. Charles School District's efforts to clear the parking lots of snow during the past few weeks. If you have thoughts on this, please e-mail me. 
• Freelancer Kristen Gunder will cover between St. Charles West Varsity girls basketball team and Fort Zumwalt East on Wednesday. Look for the story Thursday. 

Where else should we be? Have any tips or ideas to share? Let us know in the comments or contact me through any of the following ways:

• E-mail — kalen.ponche@patch.com
• Twitter — http://twitter.com/#!/StCharlsMOPatch
• Facebook — facebook.com/StCharlesPatch