Golden: Record High Summer Temps Continue Through Weekend

GOLDEN, CO – Golden's weather has a sunny and hot weekend in store, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will remain at record highs in the low 90s all weekend, dropping into the 50s and 60s at night, as usual. Light winds will blow through. Monday evening there's a chance of thunderstorms.

Summer just won't let go, the NWS said:

Record or near record heat and dry conditions will persist through this weekend, and possibly into Monday. People planning outdoor activities are reminded to stay hydrated during this abnormally hot and dry weather. Fire bans are in effect for many
areas, so check ahead with local officials before heading into the backcountry. Outdoor burning of any kind is not recommended.

Here's the National Weather Weekend Forecast for Golden:

Friday Night
Clear, with a low around 60. East wind around 8 mph becoming west in the evening.

Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 89. West wind 5 to 7 mph becoming light and variable.

Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East southeast wind 5 to 8 mph becoming west after midnight.

Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.

Monday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

Record or near record heat & dry conditions will persist across the northern mountains and northeast CO. through this weekend. A cooling trend is expected next week with continued dry conditions. #cowx. pic.twitter.com/zMiu85WD6J
— NWS Boulder (@NWSBoulder) September 13, 2018

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