Weather tracker: early taste of spring to sweep parts of Europe

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Oliver Lewis and James Michelin for MetDeskFebruary 23, 2026 at 11:33 AM

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Millions in northern and western Europe will experience unseasonably warm weather this week, with temperatures potentially reaching near record-breaking levels of 20C in some areas due to a high-pressure system. This will bring dry conditions to areas that have been experiencing heavy rainfall. Conversely, the southeastern United States is bracing for unusually cold temperatures, 10-15C below normal, potentially causing iguanas to become "cold-stunned" in Florida. This cold snap is linked to a Nor'easter storm tracking up the east coast, bringing blizzard conditions and heavy snowfall, up to 60cm, to states including New York and Massachusetts. The US East Coast storm comes at the end of a notably cold and snowy winter across much of the US.

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