A “strong and expansive upper level ridge” is expected to bring unusually warm temperatures across much of the western half of the United States this weekend, the National Weather Service Prediction Center reported.
Several temperature records were broken Tuesday, including some that are almost a century old, according to the National Weather Service.
A high pressure area expected to intensify offshore in recent days is expected to keep temperatures into the 70s and 80s, with temperatures 18 degrees above normal by Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service.
Süß said temperatures throughout the southern state were 15 to 20 degrees above standard, and that Wednesday should become even warmer than normal.
An upper-level ridge building into the western region will lead to unseasonably warm temperatures 10 to 20 degrees F above normal through Sunday, with nearly 100 locations forecast to approach or exceed record highs by the end of the weekend. 🌞 pic.twitter.com/8GMfY80b3t
— NWS Weather Prediction Center (@NWSWPC) March 23, 2022
Some very long-standing high temperature records broken today#CAwx pic.twitter.com/hNEVNeTGpg
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) March 23, 2022
High temperatures tomorrow and Wednesday should be 10 to 20 degrees above normal in many spots. Are you ready for the heat? Stay hydrated, wear light-colored clothing and avoid outdoor activities during the afternoon. #cawx pic.twitter.com/Al8NjgSltY
— NWS Bay Area 🌉 (@NWSBayArea) March 22, 2022
Even though the air feels very warm this week, the water is still very cold from the melting Sierra snowpack! Be sure to wear a life jacket on the water 🚣 #CAwx https://t.co/86wr0ZYMmG
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) March 22, 2022
Temperatures are feeling more like late Spring or Summer this week. Remember to always exercise caution while near or in rivers, creeks and streams as they are running very cold from snow melt. Hypothermia and other cold water related impacts are common and happen quickly. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/G1CHYIpxhD
— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) March 22, 2022
Here's a look at our preliminary record highs today, some broken and some tied. Expect another very warm day tomorrow, although records are higher so we may not see as many broken. #SoCal #CAwx #LAheat pic.twitter.com/ShlOETdtB5
— NWS Los Angeles (@NWSLosAngeles) March 23, 2022
High temperatures throughout the San Joaquin Valley this afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Friday afternoon will be in the mid to upper 80s. This will result in record warmth in most of the San Joaquin Valley each afternoon today through Friday. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/FOiF1BvaYN
— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) March 23, 2022
Here's the evening climate summary for our 3 official long-term sites. 90°F in Ukiah! The hottest day of the year thus far, and just one degree shy of the record for the 22nd, set in 1926. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/tBxusiJWla
— NWS Eureka (@NWSEureka) March 23, 2022
High temperatures in Central California Wednesday afternoon, Thursday afternoon, and Friday afternoon will be around 15 degrees above normal for this time of year. This will result in record warmth in most of the San Joaquin Valley each afternoon Wednesday through Friday. #CAwx pic.twitter.com/UPkzS2O0GV
— NWS Hanford (@NWSHanford) March 20, 2022
