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April 9, 2026
Assessing the Global Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in March 2026
March 2026 had a surface temperature 2.36°F (1.31°C) above the 20th-century average, tying with 2024 as the second-warmest March on record.
April 8, 2026
Assessing the U.S. Temperature and Precipitation Analysis in March 2026
The average temperature for the contiguous U.S. in March was 50.85°F, 9.35°F above the 20th-century average, marking the first time any month’s average has exceeded 9°F above that baseline.
March 31, 2026
Rhode Island Receives New 24-Hour State Snowfall Record
New 24-hour snowfall record for Rhode Island on February 22–23, 2026.
March 27, 2026
A Closer Look at the Pacific Northwest Coast
The Coastal Relief Model Volume 8, which models the United States’ Pacific Northwest region, has received a substantial update.
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