From near triple-digit heat in the Desert Southwest to a surge of Arctic air sweeping across the northern states, Americans will experience a striking temperature divide more typical of two different times of year.
As the weekend progresses, the weather pattern across the country will not only bring record-challenging warmth and winter-like cold but also spark snow across the northern states, and rain in the Plains. The result is a complex, high-impact setup affecting many regions of the country.
Southwest: Near-Record Heat
A strong ridge of high pressure anchored over the Southwest will continue to intensify temperatures well above seasonal averages. By Saturday afternoon, areas near the southern border of the Desert Southwest are forecast to approach the 100-degree mark, levels more typical of late spring or early summer.
The heat will extend into Southern California, where Los Angeles is expected to climb well into…
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