Mild Temperatures on Tap for NYE Ball Drop

Dennis Jones and Charlie Brand celebrate New Year's Eve 2011 in Times Square on December 31, 2010 in New York City.

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Luis Tito, 6, celebrates atop the shoulders of his father, Jorge Tito, in Times Square just after the annual ball drop January 01, 2011 in New York City. This year a 11,875-pound Waterford crystal ball descended a 141-foot tall flagpole to mark the beginning of 2011.

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A view of the atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2011 with Carson Daly at Times Square on December 31, 2010 in New York City.

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Laura Geiger (R) hugs her daughter Livia Lanier Geiger, 10, both of Barnesville, Georgia in Times Square just after the annual ball drop January 01, 2011 in New York City. This year a 11,875-pound Waterford crystal ball descended a 141-foot tall flagpole to mark the beginning of 2011.

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New York Police Department officers walk through Times Square after the annual ball drop January 01, 2011 in New York City. This year a 11,875-pound Waterford crystal ball descended a 141-foot tall flagpole to mark the beginning of 2011.

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A group of guys celebrate the New Year in Times Square, 2011.

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A couple celebrate New Year's Eve in Times Square, New York City, 2011.

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A couple enjoy a romantic moment in Times Square on New Year's Eve, 2011.

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General view of atomsphere at Bill & Giuliana Rancic Ring In New Year's Eve 2012 With NIVEA at Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City.

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Revelers catch all the magic moments on New Year's Eve in Times Square, 2011.

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Revelers enjoy New Year's Eve from all vantage points in Times Square, New York City, 2011.

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General view of atmosphere at Bill & Giuliana Rancic Ring In New Year's Eve 2012 With NIVEA at Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City.

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Revelers gather together as thousands gather in New York's Times Square to celebrate the ball drop at the annual New Years Eve celebration on December 31, 2011 in New York City.

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Thousands of revelers gather in New York's Times Square to celebrate the ball drop at the annual New Years Eve celebration on December 31, 2011 in New York City.

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People of all ages enjoy New Year's Eve in Times Square, 2011.

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This explosive detection dog was hard at work in Times Square on New Year's 2012.

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A group of members of the Navy who went to school together in North Carolina spent New Year's Eve 2012 in Times Square.

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A view of the atmosphere during New Year's Eve 2011 with Carson Daly at Times Square on December 31, 2010 in New York City.

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Massimo Coscarella and Claudia Hernandez came from Toronto to spend New Year's 2012 in Times Square. They spent $20 on a medium Domino's pizza because there were few other options.

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Revelers gather together as thousands gather in New York's Times Square to celebrate the ball drop at the annual New Years Eve celebration on December 31, 2011 in New York City.

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Donald Garrell, Jr., Cpl. Mike Basso, Kelly Wisnewski and Petty Officer 2nd Class Paolo Flores spent New Year's 2012 in the center of Times Square.

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Crowds gather for the New Year's Ball Drop In Times Square on December 31, 2011 in New York City.

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Jordi Callan, 38, of Barcelona came to Times Square with his girlfriend Mariona Vidac, 26 on Dec. 31, 2011 to celebrate New Year's Eve.

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Soldiers ring in the New Year in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2011.

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Takahiro Tomiyasu, 27, a sailor from Fukuoka, Japan and his girlfriend Shirai Kanna, 30 ring in the New Year in Times Square on Dec. 31, 2011.

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Air Force soldier Jacob Blevins, 20, of Kentucky and his girl friend Starr Johnson ring in the New Year on Dec. 31, 2011 in Times Square.

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Ariana Afandor and Nyck Williams prepare to see in 2012.

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The Times Square crowd came prepared.

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Brittney Robinson, 24, and Jen Williams, 26, from Texas take shelter.

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Tanna Wagner (l), Allie Wagner and Kate Gartner, from Redding, Pa, shelter from the rain in Times Square Dec. 31 2011.

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People gather at 46th St. and Seventh Ave.

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Lilly Arrieta and Laid Barreto arrived at midnight Saturday.

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Jordan Nations and his brother Matt took up their position at 6 a.m.

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Friends prepare to celebrate.

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Crowds gathered early on Saturday.

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