Good morning and Happy Valentine’s Day! Expect another warmish winter day on the holiday, with a high of 58 degrees. It’s only going to get warmer on Wednesday with a high of 68 degrees. Rain is supposed to move in on Thursday before colder temps return for the weekend. The snow drought continues. WBAL-TV Here’s what else you need to know this morning. Can buy me love Don’t be surprised if you’re left with slim pickings at the flower shop today. Americans are expected to spend $25.9 billion on Valentine’s Day this year, according to the National Retail Federation and Prosper Insights & Analytics. That would be one of the highest spending years since the federation began tracking holiday spending in 2004. Consumers are expected to spend an average of $192.80, up from an average of $175.41 on the holiday in 2022. The most popular gift category is not flowers or jewelry. About 57% of Valentine’s Day shoppers plan to buy candy. Who doesn’t love a good box of chocolates? But please spare me the tasteless candy hearts. Hallmark gets a bad rap Stop blaming Hallmark if you’re someone who doesn’t like the holiday. A column in Monday’s Cincinnati […]