US Faces Unprecedented Early Heatwave and Winter Storm Simultaneously
The United States will face an unusual climate phenomenon this weekend with an early heatwave in the west and southwest of the country, while a winter storm threatens heavy snowfall in the north and Midwest.
TL;DR
- The US faces a simultaneous early heatwave in the west/southwest and a winter storm in the north/Midwest.
- Temperatures will rise significantly in states like Arizona, New Mexico, Nevada, Colorado, Utah, and California, with potential for record-breaking daily and monthly highs.
- The heatwave could bring temperatures 20-30 degrees Fahrenheit above average for the season.
- A winter storm is expected to bring 6-12 inches of snow to the northern High Plains, extending to the Midwest and Northeast.
- Dangerous travel conditions are anticipated due to heavy snow and wind gusts.
- Despite recent winter storms, the US experienced the second-hottest winter on record.