mornings you wake up, just so happy? >> yes. >> and the forecast, i have to say, playing right into that. it is friday, it is going to be gorgeous outside. and the roadways are looking great, too, kate. >> i yes, this really is going to be just fantastic, phenominal weather over the at least tie if not set a we couple of new records here. soap, let's breakdown first and for most what we expect for today itself. soap, this is our forecast, we are expecting 65 degrees, on that they are mom term, the record is in fact 65 degrees. last set in 1971, also, tying with 1899. not often that you get this warm this time of year, right? but this is a stretch. i mean, not even one hit wonder here. we get a stretch of days that are not only warm but record challenging or breaking. meanwhile, storm scan quiet as can be. high pressure again to thank for that. we are actually seeing little bit of fog develop out there, right now, visibility, could be at or under a quarter mile through all of the counties shaded in the gray here. so, that's the one side note

that we definitely need to touch on, as far as the impact to your morning commute out there this morning, so, southeast new jersey, folks traveling the garden state parkway, anybody out that way, keep it in mind that you'll run into patchy but locally very dense fog. most of the day region wide is expected to be bright, sunny and just warm. so as we sky rocket to 65 degrees, for official hyatt 3:00 p.m., again, that will tie the record, and we expect just more of the same, looking ahead to the all-important weekend, meisha? >> katie, thank you for. that will and we will be keeping our eye out for that fog for sure. i haven't seen any too much right now in any of the cameras, but i certainly will let you know if and when i do. again, this is a look at the schuylkill, taillights moving in the westbound direction approaching city avenue, one of the areas i keep my eye on earl knit morning. just joining us by the way, good morning, we are so happen that i you're here. a look at 42 freeway northbound, construction cleared, looking great at creek road following northbound to 295, looking good. this is basically what we see early in the 4:00 hour, not so much as we move into the

5:00 hour, specially on 42, so this is a good sign for our friday commute already. the vine is just opening up, both eastbound and westbound, due to the overnight construction, both lanes were just closed about 20 minutes ago, and also the burlington bristol bridge scheduled to open right at around five, 10:00 a.m., and i'll let you know it goes up, again back down. bridge damage, valley forge park closed between route 252 and wilson road. use alternate. such as route 202, that's probably going to be your best bet right now. otherwise, we've got construction on 95 southbound, i'll touch base on that in about 15 minutes. erika, over to you. >> meisha, thank up. overnight violence in two philadelphia neighborhoods, ends in gunfire. >> five people are rushed to the hospital. "eyewitness news" reporter justin finch is live for us at police headquarters with an update, justin? >> nicole, erika, good morning. two of those victims were just 19 years old, both males, and brought shot in the lawncrest section, one teen shot in his back, being uncover tiff we are told. he was found on the 5900 block

of palmetto. second teen shot in the leg was found some blocks away over and sanger street and no word on a shooter in that case, but that second teen says that both of them were together, and about that time police working a second shooting, a triple shooting, in the fair hills section. on the 100 block of east somerset the flicker of flashlights as police comb the area for clues in a late night triple shootingment behind police tape, a bike that might be linked to one of the three victims. a man and woman in their 20's, and a man in his 30's, all gun down just after 11:30 thursday night. >> we know at least 15 shots were fired from two separate caliber semiautomatic handguns. so we know two guns were fired. >> police say officers on patrol heard the string of shots, and got the victims to temple university hospital. that man in his 20's shot in his lower back, female victim shot nerve had leg, and that man in his 30's shot in his thigh. police say he lost a lot of

blood. they also say they have a lead on possible suspects. >> based on initial information, we're told that the shooters were two males wearing masks and dark clothing and they fled on foot in a unknown direction. >> but perhaps not far. police pick up one more clue about those suspected shooters. >> they possibly entered a vehicle. now, police stopped the vehicle, that was leaving the scene of this location, about one block away, and the operator, female, of that vehicle, was acting suspicious. >> and this morning, that female driver is being questioned, again, police looking for two men, wearing masks, and dark clothing, seen leaving that scene. we have two victims in that case, a male and female, in their 20's, they're both stable at this time. the third victim that male in his 30's, he's in critical, police say, he did lose a lot of blood and was taken straight to surgery over at temple university hospital. at this time police are talking to witnesses, and they say they may have surveillance

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>> jury recommended 263 year sentence. >> we want to assure this community that the police department did the right thing, the d.a.'s office did the right thing, the jury did the right thing, and we're going to ask the judge to make sure that this defendant never sees the light of day. >> prosecutors say he used his badge to violate at least 13 black women over a seven month period. all of the cases in the low income neighborhood he patrolled. but defense attorneys paint add different picture, seeing the accusers, many with history of drug abuse, were under the influence when the

attacks happened. during the trial, supporters of the victims demonstrated outside the courthouse. >> this is about sexual assault. this is about women being targeted, because they're vulnerable, women who were specifically targeted because they're black and poor and had some contact with the system. >> in a statement thursday night, oklahoma city police chief said justice was served. >> don champion, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". it is 5:09 right now. local landmark is getting ready to shutdown for the last time. >> we will tell you why they are closing this weaken after almost century in business. >> also, ice skating, in shorts? >> hey, why not? >> it is happening thanks to these magnificant december temperaturesment kale katie will let you know how long the unseasonable temperature sticks around. >> for us this is what we do. this is why we get into this profession. >> oh, all in a day's work for that heroic officer.

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>> are you dreaming to every a white christmas? >> spring like temperatures are changing, how we deal with the holidays around here. natasha brown takes us to the skating rink at dilworth park, they revealed secret to keeping the ice frozen. >> it is beginning to look a lot like christmas here at dilworth park. but it certainly doesn't feel like it. just ask this guy whose toast made appearance at the ice skating rink. >> i went outside today.

i was like, you know what? life's a beach. might as well enjoy it and wear my flip flops. that's what i'm doing. warm enough in philly to go ice skating and wear full flips to the ring. >> eventually swapped flip flops for ice skates, and shorts made the look complete. >> i would recommend wearing flip flops in december in fill. >> i these girls feel at home. enjoying the unseasonable warmth this december. >> honestly i thought it would be cold they are time of year. >> appreciative of the fact -- >> wearing my winter crop top. you know? >> this is about as cool as it gets. >> with temperatures so warm lately michelle shannon tells us hoe they keep the ice from melting. >> equipped with 200-ton chiller, that ships behind us here at the cabin, and there is about 5 miles of tubing that runs underneath the ice,

that removes any heat, and keeps the ice cool. >> it has been a while, but i decided to test out the ice with a little help of course. >> last time i did this, like this was not good. >> it is amazing, don't even have to wore bit kids being cold. >> this time last year it was a much different scene. snow plows had already been out for three different weather events, by december december 11, jean blum of penndot reminds us winter is coming. >> we had 26 winter events last winter, and 22 of those occurred between january 3rd and march 20th. that came out to just over three events, three winter weather events a week. >> last winter, penndot used 169,000 tons of salt. so far this season, not a spec, and many folks are hoping it stays that way. in dilworth park, natasha brown, "eyewitness news". >> how about natasha on the ice? >> i love it.

>> records could be broke then weekend? >> it is craecrae, amazing, just one of those weekend where you just have to find an excuse to get outside. and thankfully i think a loft us still have a lot of holiday preparation still trying to get done, maybe you will have that excuse if you haven't yet gotten your tree, gone to the farm, maybe cut it down, or still yet to put your decorations up on the outside of the house, maybe you just want to sit out on the deck and bask in the sunshine, more like late fall warmth or if that, also, call it say early spring warmth, too. so, let's talk about these temperatures. that's definitely the key here, definitely the big story, the forecasted high today, 65, that should put us on par to tie a record. we expect to break it tomorrow. we expect to break it again on sunday, as we flirt with 70, uh-huh, and then even come monday, even though there will be storm system approaching, should keep it mild in the mid

60s, with un more, will also be the next arrival of rainfall in our outlook. for now, storm on the map nearby. it is not close enough to have any impact on us, rather, finding some fog out there. high pressure though does continue to be the big story for us. so as we said, more reminiscent of october temperatures here, right through the weekend. because the jet stream lifting so far north, it is sending some of the warmth our way, and the temperatures just respond to it. so, record warmth, right through the weekend. now, as we jump it into your school day forecast, i mean what else did you expect? solid a kind of day, despite the fact you have morning fog out there, dense fog advisory remember down through southeast most new jersey, you will eventually be flirting with record territory, dress in layers today, guys, whether sending the kids to the school bulls or headed out yourself you'll thank yourself for. that will i would say light jacket is necessary this morning, but by the time you hit the afternoon today all weekend long just phenominal. i would say and i've been saying this for few days, why don't we campout at the linc

here for the whole weekend? you have army navy. you have got the eagles and sunday, meisha, a so why not? it is perfect tailgating weather. >> absolutely, making me want to go -- i wasn't going to go to the game, but i am pretty tempted now. i was going to watch at home. but since the weather will be so beautiful, perfect, perfect, perfect football weather. we had disable vehicle, blue route past baltimore pike. we have a little flashing light, no, that was not a ufo that judges sputtered away, light letting you know we had disable vehicle pulled all the way off to the shoulder, not causing slow downs, how much, i will say the blue route starting to heat up right now. delaware county, 95 north at 452, looking good, and as you push in the northbound direction, looking good all the way up to the airport, no major delays at the airport, looking good there, as well. the schuylkill, the off ramp to the vine, where we were seeing some overnight construction, that's all been cleared, so the schuylkill around the vine looking good, he can it at broad street off the vine also now open. burlington bristol bridge just opened for those of you having to take this. open right around 5:10, still

open right now, i'll of course let you know when that comes back down, construction the pa turnpike east and westbound, bensalem, delaware valley, closed so use your alternate of street road. ladies, over to you. >> meisha, thank you. are you looking for something to do this weekend? if so, hop in the car and head to pottstown. it is your last chance to grab lunch at a local landmark. "eyewitness news", at the very best restaurant which is famous for its hotdogs, closing tomorrow after 94 years in business. the owner says dwindling sales through the years taken its toll. regulars we spoke with are sad to see the very best shutdown. >> bad day for pottstown, yes, a lot of people are going to miss it. >> this is just really good place to come in, see friends, have some good food. >> when we found out that the very best would be closing this week, it reminded me i hadn't been here in a while. making up for lost time. we've been here twice this week. >> oh, got to get in while you can.

the very best known for its everything hotdog, complete, hold on, with chill and sourkraut, sounds amazing. >> hold the sourkraut, but i'm into the chill. >> i oh, i will ' take your sourkraut. >> extra side for you. it is 5:19. time to check your philadelphia job market report. here's cbs news business analyst jill schlessinger. >> while concerned with checking people off your holiday shopping list, retailers are paying careful attention to your buying habits. and an entire industry has popped up around collecting and analyzing consumer data. market research analysts are in demand, job openings in the field are expected to grow 32% over the next several years. research analysts are employed across number of industries, retailers, manufacturers, even universities in the government want to know what makes consumers tick. companies increasingly row lion data to better target their marketing strategy, and analysts help gather this information, stud at this to pinpoint trends, and ultimately help sharpen a sales pitch. the data is also used to improve products and services.

market research analysts in the philadelphia area earn over $73,200 a year. you'll need a college degree to land one of these positions but you don't necessarily need to study marketing in school. many analyst haves a backgrounds in math or statistics, others studied the social sciences or communications. after all, gathering consumer data is clearly a science, but term wag that data means can often be an art. i'm jill schlessinger, cbs-3, "eyewitness news". all right, 5:20 right now. rupp in the mood for some freebies? >> yes, when are you not? >> we'll let you know how you can get your hands on some free food today, maybe even free starbucks for life. >> oh, how about that? >> also, traffic stops usually not so fun. this one certainly is. see the big surprise some police officers had after pulling over drivers. also: >> ♪

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talk about a guardian ainge snell. >> i know, right. >> just incredible. >> like you said, all in a day's work. >> all in a day's work for a police officer, saving children. >> that he very, very good. >> some police office remembers playing santa claus during traffic stops in kentucky, officers pulling over unsuspecting drivers, they did in yesterday, but instead of giving them a ticket, they're shocking the drivers by handing them $100 in cash. >> wow. >> this made my day. i can say that. made my day. >> my first reaction was relief. and that that is a wonderful present, and i have six children, and this will be a great treat for us. >> a blessing for us, just as much as it is for the people -- great to be a part of this. >> well you know that feeling when you get pulled over, that ugh. >> the full range every emotion, oh, no. >> that's awesome. >> love it. >> what a thing to do around the holidays. and the money came from $10,000 donation to the sheriff's office. and the donors only request

was it give the money to those who need it the most. >> and nice of the officers, too, imagine, pulling people over, and here is a hundred dollars. >> exactly. >> love that. >> all right, women, unfortunately not everyone can be home for christmas this year. >> for patients at line he's hospital for children, they got an opportunity they might have otherwise missed, the speak to speak one-on-one with santa claus. >> i like that toy. >> some of them have outpatient appointment, some of them are inpatients, and won't be home for christmas, so this might be their only chance to be able to talk to the big guy himself. >> oh, i just love these kids and what they're doing, and monday on "eyewitness news", we will show you the high tech way that hospital staff brought the north pole to north philadelphia, transforming a hospital resource room into a winter wonderland, and just wait until you see the look on the children's face, the magic every christmas, and happening monday on "eyewitness news", and i can tell you i was in that room and i could have cried the entire time. it was so moving, so beautiful, so i mean my hat's

off to them and what they are doing for those kids. can't wait for that. really good stuff. coming up in the next half hour of "eyewitness news", the latest clues in the san bernardino massacre, why divers are searching a lake today. >> also, new hover board ban. where the hot holiday gift are no longer welcome. also, stuck in a tree for days. only "eyewitness news" was there when that injured eagle was finally rescued in new jersey. katie? >> and nicole, we are certainly looking ahead to some very significant warmth. record challenging, and breaking temperatures, we think, as we look ahead to the weekend, perfect timing, right? we'll talk about it coming

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divers will return to merky lake in california looking for clues in connection to the san bernardino massacre, we'll let you know about the specific item, and also its connection to that case. >> if you need reason to smile this morning, this should do the job. you have to see that or rang tank's absolutely adorable reaction to a magic trick. >> oh, yes, magic trick performed for an among. >> i can't wait. >> this is great. >> quite a random store. >> i make you smile on a friday morning, not that your forecast -- >> my goodness. >> can you believe these temperatures, guys? >> , no can i not. almost 07 sunday. i keep saying 70 because it is 69. so let's just