US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, atmospheric river all at once

Associated Press (AP)CenterEN 6 min read 100% complete by By SETH BORENSTEINMarch 13, 2026 at 08:23 AM

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The United States is experiencing a series of extreme weather events simultaneously. As of March 12, 2026, Hawaii is experiencing days of heavy rainfall. The Southwest is bracing for a prolonged heat wave with temperatures exceeding 100 degrees Fahrenheit. The northern Great Lakes states are expecting significant snowfall from two separate storms. This confluence of a blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, and atmospheric river is impacting nearly every region of the country. The article highlights the widespread nature of these events and their potential impact across the US.

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