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Briefing: Historic March heatwave in US west shatters high-temperature records

Strategic angle: Some highs in California, Nevada and Arizona recorded at 25-35F above normal, with widespread alerts and closures.

Editorial StaffMarch 19, 20261 min read

Blistering temperatures recorded at the tail end of winter.

States across the US south-west experienced unprecedented heat.

Highs reached 25-35F above normal in several areas.