La Ni\u00f1a weather pattern<\/a> playing out over the eastern Pacific Ocean.<\/p>\n\u201cWhenever we have a winter with La Ni\u00f1a conditions, that usually spells drier than normal and warmer than normal conditions,\u201d Lojero said.<\/p>\n
However, there was some relief in store for the rest of the week.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe\u2019re going to be cooling down gradually through the remainder of the week,\u201d Lojero said. \u201cWe’re not expecting any record setting heat temperatures after today.\u201d<\/p>\n
Starting March 3, high temperatures were expected to be in the mid-80s, which is still 10 degrees above normal but cooler than what Phoenix has experienced over the last several days, according to Lojero. The end of the work week will be even cooler, with high temperatures predicted to be in the mid- to upper 70s by March 6.<\/p>\n
The weekend could be a bit warmer with temperatures in the lower 80s, Lojero said.<\/p>\n
In the meantime, it is important to exercise caution in the heat, especially as big outdoor events like spring training baseball games are in full swing, Lojero said. That means hydrating often and taking breaks in the shade.<\/p>\n
\u201cHere in the desert Southwest, we’re accustomed to the heat, given how hot our summers are. But given that this sort of heat is occurring very early during the year, our bodies are not acclimated fully to the heat just yet,\u201d Lojero said. \u201cA lot of visitors are coming in from colder climates, and so obviously even more for them, they’re not accustomed to this early season heat.\u201d<\/p>\n
Stephanie Murray covers national politics and the Trump administration for The Arizona Republic and azcentral.com. She also co-hosts \u201cThe Gaggle,\u201d The Republic\u2019s weekly politics podcast. Reach her via email at stephanie.murray@usatodayco.com and on social media @stephanie_murr.<\/p>\n
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