Topic overview
In brief
- Colorado is facing extreme heat this weekend, with temperatures expected to reach 100 degrees.
- A Heat Advisory is in effect for the northern I-25 Corridor and Denver metro area from Saturday to Sunday.
- The weather pattern will shift mid-week, bringing cooler temperatures and increased storm activity.
Summary
Colorado is currently experiencing a dangerous stretch of summer heat, with temperatures expected to soar toward 100 degrees this weekend. The First Alert Weather Team has declared Saturday and Sunday as First Alert Weather Days due to the extreme heat conditions. A Heat Advisory is in effect from 11 a.m. Saturday through 8 p.m. Sunday, particularly affecting the northern I-25 Corridor and the Denver metro area. An area of high pressure over the Southwest is responsible for this heat wave, causing temperatures to rise sharply across the state.
In addition to the high temperatures, there are elevated fire weather concerns across the mountains. Showers are anticipated to develop over the mountains during the afternoon, but due to the exceptionally dry atmosphere, many of these showers may produce little to no rain. Instead, they could generate powerful outflow winds, with gusts potentially reaching 50 mph. This combination of extreme heat, dry fuels, and strong winds significantly increases the fire danger, especially in northwest and southeast Colorado.