Blizzards, severe storms, heat wave hit U.S. with array of extreme weather
Updated on: March 17, 2026 / 7:29 AM EDT / CBS/AP
TL;DR
- More than half the U.S. population faced extreme weather conditions on Monday.
- Blizzard conditions hit the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes, with significant snowfall.
- Storm systems brought heavy rain, high winds, and tornado warnings to the East Coast.
- A heat dome is causing record-breaking temperatures in the Southwest, particularly in Arizona and California.
- Hawaii experienced heavy rains, leading to landslides and flooded areas.
- The weather events have caused widespread flight cancellations and delays, as well as power outages.
- Four people died in a New York City apartment fire that spread due to heavy winds.