Historic March Heatwave Smashes 149-Year Record Across 7 States
Historic March Heatwave Smashes 149-Year Record Across 7 States
US · Published Mar 26, 2026
Record-breaking March heatwave hits seven U.S. states: Arizona, Nevada, California, New Mexico, Iowa, Utah, and Wyoming.
Extreme heat forces trail closures, ends Death Valley’s superbloom, and shuts down ski resorts.
Temperatures soar to 112°F in California and 109°F in Arizona, setting new historical benchmarks.
Record March temperatures across central and western US
An unprecedented heatwave in mid-March has shattered temperature records across the central and western United States, marking a significant climatic event. Seven states, including Arizona, Nevada, California, New Mexico, Iowa, Utah, and Wyoming, have all registered their highest March temperatures ever recorded. This extreme weather event has not only surpassed previous records but has also disrupted daily life and ecosystems.
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