"Extreme Weather Whiplash: Record Heat, Tornadoes, and Snowstorms Hit US in February"

Wild temperature fluctuations are hitting the US this week, with 78 cities hitting record highs on Monday before experiencing severe storms, snow, and freezing temperatures. International Falls, Minnesota, hit a record high of 53°F on Monday but is expecting a low of -9°F on Wednesday with 7 to 11 inches of snow. Lack of snow in Wisconsin and Maine has led to trail closures and event cancellations, while Texas saw record highs with Laredo hitting 36°C. Meteorological seasons differ from astronomical seasons, with meteorologists using March 1 as the start of spring for consistency.