Record Heat in Western US Expected to Spread East
• Record heat in the western US, with Phoenix reaching 105°F, is expected to spread eastward.
• Denver recorded its highest March temperature since 1971, exceeding normal highs by 27°F.
• Canada faces a contrasting cold spell with temperatures dropping more than 18°F below seasonal averages in major cities.
Record heat in the Western United States
The western United States is currently experiencing record-breaking heat due to a high-pressure system predicted to move eastward by Thursday. Cities like Phoenix, Arizona, have already seen temperatures reach 105°F (40.5°C), which is unusual for March, while Denver, Colorado, recorded its highest March temperature since 1971 at 86°F (30°C). This heatwave is significantly above the climatological norm, exceeding typical March highs by 27°F (15°C).
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