A significant heatwave is set to blanket Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region beginning Wednesday, with temperatures skyrocketing into the triple digits across various areas. Meteorologists have declared this day a First Alert Weather Day, cautioning residents to take necessary precautions against the rising temperatures.
As part of the advisory, residents are urged to stay hydrated, seek air conditioning when possible, find shade, check on neighbors without air conditioning, and never leave children or pets in parked vehicles. This heat advisory will be active from 10 AM to 9 PM, with temperatures expected to reach between 98 to 102 degrees in the Denver metro area and along the Front Range.
Cities from Littleton through Denver to Fort Collins and Greeley are bracing for extreme heat, with temperatures expected to surge into the 100s. Douglas County will see highs ranging from the mid-90s, while foothill communities like Evergreen and Conifer can expect cooler temperatures in the mid to upper 80s.
The heatwave extends across the state, with forecasts indicating temperatures will reach as high as 104 degrees in areas like La Junta and Lamar. The Western Slope, including Grand Junction, Glenwood Springs, and Rangely, is also predicted to experience soaring temps ranging from 100 to 102 degrees.
Fortunately, this extreme heat is not expected to last, as a cold front is anticipated to bring relief on Thursday with temperatures cooling back to the 90s and 80s, along with a chance of thunderstorms. This weather shift is expected to provide a refreshing end to the week, potentially reducing the sweltering conditions that have dominated the region.
For those in affected areas, it’s essential to stay safe and adapt to the changing weather, knowing that a cool down and return of thunderstorms are on the horizon.