March 2023 has seen unprecedented warmth across nine states in the United States, with many areas breaking all-time high temperature records. This extreme heat has resulted in critically low mountain snowpack levels, which are vital for water supply in the American West. As spring typically brings increased precipitation, the current low snowpack raises alarms about a potentially severe wildfire season if conditions do not improve. The situation is further complicated by forecasts of continued warm and dry weather. Meanwhile, on the other side of the Pacific, Tropical Cyclone Maila has formed in the Solomon Sea. This storm is notable for being the first named cyclone for Papua New Guinea since Cyclone Guba in 2007, and it is expected to strengthen significantly. There is a risk that Maila could impact the Australian state of Queensland later this week. Additionally, parts of Southeast Asia, including northern Vietnam and southern China, are experiencing temperatures soaring to 39°C, with Cambodia and southern regions nearing 40°C, creating dangerous heat stress conditions for millions.