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Winter Returns Across the Northern Tier; Record Warmth for the Southwest

A large high pressure system will usher in cold air for this first day of March across the northern Plains, Great Lakes, Northeast and mid-Atlantic. Some wintry precipitation may evolve across the mid-Mississippi Valley, Ohio Valley and mid-Atlantic through Monday. Meanwhile, record warmth will spread across the Southwest, southern Plains through early this week. Read More >

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Last Map Update: Sun, Mar 8, 2026 at 11:10:51 pm PDT

This weekend's warm temperatures place our region at a minor heat risk. Here is some useful information about what a minor heat risk is and how to keep yourself safe.

 

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