"2023's Unprecedented Weather Extremes Break Multiple Records"

The year 2023 witnessed a series of extreme weather events that shattered long-standing records across the United States. Notable instances include Toledo's rainfall record from 1872 being broken, California experiencing massive atmospheric rivers, Mt. Washington hitting a -108.2-degree wind chill, and Los Angeles seeing its strongest tornado in 40 years. Other significant events included record snowfalls, unprecedented heatwaves, and unusual temperature fluctuations, such as Phoenix's hottest month on record and Seattle's record-breaking warm December day. These events highlight the increasing variability and intensity of weather patterns, which are often linked to broader climate change trends.