Weather

Freeze Threat Hits South as Western U.S. Sizzles

Freezing temperatures are expected to reach as far south as northern Florida this week, putting winter wheat, blooming fruit, and early spring crops at risk. Frost may linger into Thursday morning along the Atlantic Coast, with potential impacts reaching Georgia.

Meanwhile, much of the western and central U.S. will experience summer-like heat. Late-week highs could approach 110°F in parts of the Desert Southwest, with widespread temperatures topping 90°F across California’s Central Valley.

Precipitation will remain limited across the country outside the Pacific Northwest over the next five days. The National Weather Service’s 6- to 10-day outlook (March 22–26) predicts near- or above-normal temperatures and near- or below-normal precipitation for most areas. Colder-than-normal conditions are expected mainly in western Washington and the Northeast, while above-normal precipitation may be seen in southern Texas, peninsular Florida, and the northern U.S.