The lack of rainfall exacerbates the dire threat of fire. Temperatures in the region are also running higher than usual for April.
Jessica Storm
Topsy-turvy spring conditions will yield some warmer weather and perhaps severe thunderstorms during the last days of March
By Friday, temperatures are anticipated to be in the 90s from Palm Springs to Phoenix.
After a short lull, a stormy weekend is expected to feature cold air, high winds, rain and snow for higher elevations.
Springlike weather is ready to take over the Northeast this week.
A storm in the Northwest Monday through Tuesday night will cause slow travel and travel disruptions in many places.