Summary
In early April, a weather phenomenon known as a heat dome, which traps hot air and leads to high temperatures, will move from the western United States to the central, eastern, and southeastern regions. This shift will bring significant temperature increases, possible storms, and relief from drought in some areas while cooling down the western regions with expected rain and snow.
Key Facts
- A heat dome is causing high temperatures in the western U.S.
- This heat dome is expected to shift eastward in early April.
- Central, eastern, and southeastern U.S. regions may experience temperatures in the 80s.
- These temperatures are unusually high for spring, which normally has temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
- Possible thunderstorms and rain are expected as a cold front moves across these regions.
- The western U.S. will see cooler weather, rain, and snow.
- Some drought-affected areas in the mid-south may get relief with this weather change.
- An atmospheric river might bring more moisture to parts of California.
