As Boulder wakes up to another scorching summer Sunday, the official temperature tells only part of the story. Walk or bike across town on a hot afternoon and the difference can be remarkable. One block may feel punishing under direct sun, while another—lined with mature trees and deep shade—can feel like an entirely different environment. […]

Another blast of dangerous summer heat is headed for Boulder. The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for much of Colorado’s Front Range urban corridor, including Boulder, as temperatures climb toward the century mark this weekend. Forecasts call for highs in the upper 90s on Friday, around 100 to 101 degrees on Saturday, […]

Boulder is heading into another dangerously hot stretch. After reaching 104 degrees on Monday—tying the record for the highest temperature measured at Boulder Municipal Airport—the city is expected to approach triple digits again this weekend. Saturday’s forecast calls for temperatures near 100 degrees, followed by another hot day Sunday. That makes hydration, shade, and smart […]

With temperatures soaring across Colorado and the Front Range experiencing some of the hottest weather of the summer, Boulder residents and visitors are looking for ways to stay cool. Fortunately, Boulder offers plenty of refreshing escapes, whether you’re looking for a sandy beach with Flatirons views, a historic spring-fed pool, a shaded creek, or simply […]

Just over seven decades ago, Boulder experienced the hottest weather ever officially recorded. On July 11, 1954, the temperature reached 104°F, tying the city’s all-time record high that had already been set on June 23, 1954. More than 70 years later, those two days remain the hottest ever officially observed in Boulder according to NOAA […]

Boulder might not feel scorching at first glance, but right now, dehydration is hitting harder than people expect. A combination of warm temperatures, dry air, and high elevation is creating the perfect conditions for people to lose fluids quickly—often without realizing it. This isn’t just about heat. In Boulder, it’s about altitude. Why Dehydration Happens […]