Historic Heat Wave Hits Western U.S., Climate Change Implicated
• The western U.S. experienced a historic heat wave with temperatures 20-30 degrees above normal.
• A study attributed the heat wave to human-induced climate change, stating it would have been 'virtually impossible' without it.
• The Climate Shift Index indicated that the heat was at least five times more likely due to human-caused climate change.
Record-breaking temperatures soar across the Western US
The western United States recently endured a historic heat wave, with temperatures soaring 20 to 30 degrees above normal across many regions. Denver broke its record for the hottest March day for three consecutive days, and four locations reached 112°F (44°C), surpassing the previous March high. Aspen recorded a high of 75°F (24°C), significantly above its average.
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