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Second-Warmest Winter on Record: West Sees Record Heat

3/10/2026

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Federal meteorologists report the past winter was the second-warmest on record for the continental United States, averaging 37.13°F.
The warmth was concentrated in the West, where record temperatures were logged, while the East experienced cold spells.
Nine states, including Arizona and Texas, recorded their warmest winters.
Over the past 50 years, winter temperatures in the Lower 48 states have risen by 3.95°F, the largest increase among seasons.

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Federal meteorologists report the past winter was the second-warmest on record for the continental United States, averaging 37.13°F.
The warmth was concentrated in the West, where record temperatures were logged, while the East experienced cold spells.
Nine states, including Arizona and Texas, recorded their warmest winters.
Over the past 50 years, winter temperatures in the Lower 48 states have risen by 3.95°F, the largest increase among seasons.