Record March heat accelerates peak of wildflower bloom in Death Valley National Park

A record-breaking March heat wave across the southwestern United States accelerated the wildflower bloom cycle in Death Valley National Park, causing peak conditions to occur earlier than typical seasonal patterns. The National Park Service (NPS) reported that lower elevation flowers have already begun setting seed following intense heat and high winds, while the National Weather Service (NWS) reported that hundreds of daily temperature records were set or tied across parts of the region. Source