'It's beautiful': Wisconsinites ditch their winter coats, enjoy above-average temperatures at the lakefront

MILWAUKEE (CBS 58) -- The unseasonably warm weather Thursday, Dec. 29, encouraged plenty of people to get outside -- especially along Milwaukee's lakefront.

"It's beautiful. It's much warmer, it's been a gradual buildup. So, we're getting out, enjoying the great outdoors," said Kim Morton, who was visiting South Shore Park with her grandchildren.

According to CBS 58 meteorologists, last week's lowest temperature was -7 degrees, with even lower windchills. Thursday's highs were in the mid-50s - a more than 70-degree difference.

CBS 58 reporter Jenna Wells heard how people spent the rare December day.