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DENVER—Temperatures in Denver and other cities across the state reached 100 degrees as Colorado’s heat wave continued Saturday.
The high at Denver International Airport, Denver’s officials reporting station, was 101 degrees. LaJunta and Lamar both hit 106 degrees, while Pueblo reached 105 degrees.
As of Saturday, Denver has had a record 21 straight days of highs above 90.
Grand Junction reached 97 degrees Saturday and has had 49 straight days with temperatures of 90 or above and is on track to tie its record of 51.
The National Weather Service says a persistent high pressure ridge over the Southwest is responsible for the record heat. The service issued a heat advisory for northeastern Colorado.
