Denver noticed a record-high temperature of 86 levels on Friday afternoon, in accordance with the Nationwide Climate Service.
Climate sensors at Denver Worldwide Airport logged a temperature of 86 levels for nearly an hour on Friday beginning at 2:50 p.m., stated Zach Hiris, a meteorologist with the Nationwide Climate Service’s Boulder workplace.
The earlier report excessive was 83 levels set on Oct. 20, 1950.
Temperatures will proceed to be above regular by the weekend, Hiris stated.
Denver formally recorded a excessive of 86 levels this afternoon, which is a brand new every day report. 🌡️ This breaks the earlier report of 83F, which was set in 1950. #cowx pic.twitter.com/hVCBP9Y9Va
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) October 20, 2023
“I don’t suppose now we have any information in retailer for Saturday or Sunday. We are going to nonetheless have highs within the higher 70s for the weekend, however not record-breaking,” Hiris stated.
An enormous ridge of excessive strain over the Denver metro space is contributing to the nice and cozy, sunny days, Hiris stated.
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