In parts of the West, extreme heat alerts are already in effect several days before spring officially begins.
Meanwhile, further east, cold air has moved in and is lingering after a major storm brought feet of snow across the region.
Dave Malkoff has the latest updates on these contrasting weather conditions.
https://www.cbsnews.com/video/west-coast-braces-for-heat-warnings-while-major-storm-drops-feet-of-snow-further-east/