Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave
Summary
The north-west US experienced unusual early snow and cooler temperatures due to a cold front moving in from the northern Pacific. Meanwhile, the eastern US is preparing for a heatwave with temperatures expected to reach near or above 40°C in some cities.Key Facts
- A strong cold front caused temperatures in the western US to drop 5 to 10°C below normal, with some areas more than 10°C below usual.
- Snow fell at much lower elevations than normal in Idaho, Montana, and Wyoming, with more snowfall expected.
- The cold front brought the first significant rain in weeks to parts of the northwest.
- Lightning and strong winds from the cold front have increased wildfire risks in drought-affected western states like Utah, Colorado, and Arizona.
- The 2026 wildfire season in the western US is expected to be one of the worst in terms of fires and area burned.
- The northeast and Midwest are forecast to experience a heatwave before the Fourth of July, with temperatures possibly reaching 40°C (104°F).
- Nighttime temperatures during the heatwave may remain in the high 20s Celsius, which is warmer than usual.
- The current heatwave could come close to or exceed existing city temperature records for New York, Philadelphia, and Washington DC.
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