Mild winter weather ahead

ST. PETERSBURG -- Expect more mild weather in the Tampa Bay area this week, beginning today with sunny skies and, tonight, just a slight chance of rain.

In Pinellas County, the high is expected at 76 degrees in St. Petersburg, 78 in Tampa, forecasters say. The low tonight should be around 60 in St. Petersburg, and about 58 in Tampa. This evening, there is a 10 percent chance of rainfall. Expect similiar weather through the week.

Luis Perez, Times staff writer