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Warm Temperatures Continue to Break Records in Lake Tahoe

Unseasonably warm weather expected to peak this week, with more daily highs likely to be challenged.

Heat Wave Drives Surge in Air Conditioning Across U.S.

San Francisco and other regions see sharp rise in home cooling systems as temperatures soar

Bay Area Shatters Multiple Heat Records in Extreme Wave

Temperatures soar up to 15 degrees above seasonal averages, but relief is on the way.

Palm Springs Sets Fifth Consecutive High Temperature Record

The city has notched up a total of nine high temperature records for March so far.

Heat Wave Drives Surge in Air Conditioning Across U.S.

Parts of the country see temperatures 40 degrees above normal as more homes add cooling systems.

California's Snowpack Melting Early as Record Heat Hits

Rapid snowmelt threatens to strain state's reservoir system

California Snowpack Melting Early, Straining Reservoir Levels

Record-breaking heat and early snowmelt are challenging water managers to adapt reservoir operations for the new climate reality.

Bakersfield Swelters in Unseasonable Heat

Temperatures reach record highs for March, continuing summer-like conditions.

Sierra Ski Resorts Close Early Amid Unseasonably Warm March

Rapid snow melt forces resorts to scale back operations and cut seasons short

California Community Ties All-Time March Temperature Record

North Shore hits 108F, matching the highest March temperature ever recorded in the US.

California community ties all-time March temperature record in the US

A tiny desert town in Southern California reached 108 degrees, matching the highest March temperature ever recorded.

California Ties All-Time U.S. Winter Heat Record

Nevada and Arizona also shattered March temperature records as a heat wave intensified across the Southwest.

Southwest Sees Record-Breaking March Heat

Tiny California desert town ties all-time March high temperature record

Southwest Sees Record-Breaking March Heat

California town ties all-time March high as region braces for continued scorching temperatures

Bay Area Shatters Temperature Records as Heat Wave Continues

Highs expected to reach the 80s and 90s across the region on Thursday

California Desert Community Ties All-Time March Heat Record

North Shore hits 108F, matching the highest March temperature ever recorded in the US.

Scorching Temperatures Shatter Records Across SoCal

New highs beat previous records by up to 10 degrees Fahrenheit

Bay Area Sizzles as Unseasonable Warmth Grips the West

Rare winter heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures to San Francisco and beyond

Bay Area Sizzles as Unseasonable Warmth Grips the West

Rare winter heat wave brings record-breaking temperatures to San Francisco and beyond

Sierra Ski Resorts Struggle as Warm Weather Melts Snow Early

Businesses in the Donner Summit area are concerned about the potential for an early end to the ski season.