Warm West Expands East As Arctic Cold Holds Firm Across The East
Warm West Expands East As Arctic Cold Holds Firm Across The East
US · Published Dec 15, 2025
The Western U.S. is experiencing unusually warm weather due to an upper-level ridge, potentially breaking temperature records.
An Arctic air mass is keeping the Eastern U.S. significantly colder than average, creating a sharp temperature contrast across the country.
Milder conditions are expected to expand eastward in the coming days, gradually shifting the weather patterns across the U.S.
Warm West, Arctic East create temperature contrast
The United States is currently experiencing a stark contrast in weather conditions, with an upper-level ridge over the West allowing unusually warm air to spread eastward into the Central U.S., while an Arctic air mass maintains its grip over the East. This dramatic divide has resulted in significant temperature differences across the nation.
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