Colorado River Basin

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Last mentioned: Mar 20, 2026

Timeline

Mar 20, 2026
Record Heat

Multiple cities in Arizona and Nevada record their highest-ever temperatures for the month of March.
Mar 15, 2026
High Pressure Ridge

A persistent high-pressure system begins building over the Southwest US.
Feb 20, 2026
Atmospheric Rivers

Extreme precipitation events impact the West Coast, highlighting weather volatility.
Jan 15, 2026
Global Records

January 2026 is confirmed as the warmest January on record globally.

Stories mentioning Colorado River Basin 1

Unseasonable Southwest Heatwave Signals Accelerating Climate Volatility

An unprecedented early-season heatwave in the Southwest United States is shattering March temperature records, marking the latest in a series of global weather extremes. This unseasonable surge is straining regional power grids and threatening critical water resources ahead of the traditional summer peak.

Mar 20, 2026 5 sources