71?!

North Idahoans couldn't help but bask in a little global warming Tuesday.

At precisely 3:31 p.m., according to climatologist Cliff Harris, Coeur d'Alene set a new record high for the date. Harris said the thermometer reached 71 degrees, dwarfing the previous record of 63 in 1972.

Harris said the last time locals lounged in such warmth was Oct. 13, 2014.