Wednesday’s remarkable 80° warmth marked the start of a stretch that’s far more reminiscent of early summer than mid‑March here in Colorado. An unusually strong ridge of high pressure is now locked over the region, setting the stage for several more days of exceptional heat with widespread record temperature destruction and increasing fire concerns. A brief cooldown will arrive over the weekend, but the broader pattern remains firmly tilted toward above‑normal temperatures the rest of the month, including a secondary heatwave already brewing for next week. Here’s a look at how this historic heatwave setup will unfold across the Front Range in the many days ahead.

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