News•Mar 11, 2026
Cold Winter, Hot Winter
The latest U.S. winter showed a stark east‑west temperature split, with the Northeast experiencing colder‑than‑average conditions while the Southwest recorded its hottest winter on record, surpassing the previous high by 2.5 °F. A map of state‑by‑state anomalies highlighted more hot‑than‑cold deviations nationwide. Long‑term data reveal a 0.9 °F per decade warming trend in the Northeast since 1975, yet this season fell below that trajectory. Conversely, the Southwest’s modest upward trend amplified the record‑breaking heat.
