Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave
The northwestern United States is experiencing unseasonal snow and cold temperatures, while the East Coast prepares for a significant heatwave. These extreme weather patterns are occurring alongside a severe wildfire season in the West.
Why it matters
Extreme weather events are increasingly impacting infrastructure, public safety, and environmental stability across the United States.
Wildfire damage on the banks of the Colorado River in Mack, western Colorado. The 2026 fire season is shaping up to be one of the worst on record. Wildfire damage on the banks of the Colorado River in Mack, western Colorado. The 2026 fire season is shaping up to be one of the worst on record. Weather tracker US news Analysis Weather tracker: North-west US hit by snow ahead of eastern heatwave Lauren Herdman for MetDesk Western states experience unseasonally low temperatures but New York and Washington DC could reach 40C by end of week
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