Early-Season Heatwave to Grip Western US With Record Temps
• An early-season heatwave is expected to bring record-breaking temperatures to California and much of the western U.S.
• Temperatures are forecast to be 20–30°F above normal, potentially exceeding 100°F in Los Angeles and 110°F in southeastern desert regions.
• The heatwave could accelerate snowmelt, worsen drought conditions, and heighten wildfire risk across the West.
Early heatwave hits California and Western US
An intense early-season heatwave is poised to engulf California and a significant portion of the western United States, persisting through the weekend and extending into the following week. Forecasts indicate temperatures soaring 20–30°F above typical levels for this time of year. Southern California may witness daily and potentially all-time March temperature records being broken, with Los Angeles potentially exceeding 100°F, the San Francisco Bay Area nearing 90°F, and southeastern desert regions reaching up to 110°F.
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