Extreme temperatures have also been recorded across parts of Australia this week, with a town in South Australia called Oodnadatta recording the state’s hottest February day of 48.7C on Wednesday.
Meanwhile, heavy rain and mountain snow affected parts of California on Thursday this week, with further heavy rain and snow expected on Friday.
Disruptive weather has continued to affect the US this week, with a mixture of winter hazards, heavy rainfall and extreme temperatures across the country.
Parts of the Midwest have seen temperatures 15-30C below the climate average, while Australia temperatures hit almost 50C.
Temperatures fell to about -35C earlier this week across states including Montana and North Dakota, with maximum daytime temperatures reaching -15C.
