US west coast prepares for 'dangerous' heatwave in early spring

"Extreme early-season heat coupled with high tourism rates will make this heat very dangerous, particularly for those not acclimated to the heat and/or traveling from cooler climates."

— Las Vegas NWS office , Other

"We really have most types of extreme weather across the U.S. here in mid-March."

— Dan DePodwin , Executive

"It is unusual for everything to be at the absolute extreme levels that they’re experiencing right now, but it is not completely unusual in spring to see wild weather happen."

— Bernadette Woods Placky , Academic

"This might go on the wall of an art museum; it’s pretty colorful."

— Jeff Masters , Academic

"While March is known for wild weather, this pattern is a doozy."

— Jennifer Francis , Academic

"The nation’s air conditioner, as we like to call it, is essentially shut off right now."

— Bryan Lewis , Other

"If somebody doesn’t feel well, we tell them to take breaks."

— Ron Marsh , Other

"Gotta stay hydrated and stay in the shade."

— Zack Marquez , Other