In fact, two data sets preliminarily show that the Lower 48 states saw its 2nd-warmest winter on record. The Western U.S. as a region had its warmest winter on record, and one with a paucity of snow cover. had their warmest winters on record this year, and that was not compensated for by record cold in the East. Meanwhile, in the West, far more locations had record warmest winters. Advertisement AdvertisementMartin views the long-term cold pool data as a unique indicator of human-caused climate change.

Source: CNN March 07, 2026 18:45 UTC