*UPDATED AUGUST 31st*
Our most recent forecast contest related to predicting the magnitude of the “Summer Heat” has been running since June 1st and will conclude at the end of August (Friday!). Check your current position and see who is still in the running for 1st place!
Contest info
PRIMARY FORECAST: How many 90+ degree days will Boulder see between June 1 and August 31?
FIRST TIE-BREAKER: What will be the warmest temperature recorded in Boulder between June 1 and August 31?
SECOND TIE-BREAKER: What will be the longest streak of 90+ degree days in Boulder between June 1 and August 31?
For forecast verification, we use the official Boulder climate station located at the NIST building in south Boulder.
Prizes
- First Place: $50 Amazon Gift Card & 6-month subscription to Premium
- Second Place: 6-month subscription to Premium
- Third-Place: 3-month subscription to Premium
- Anyone Who Guesses Any Two Forecasts Exactly Correct: 3-month subscription to Premium
- Anyone Who Guesses Any One Forecast Exactly Correct: 1-month subscription to Premium
Status as of August 30th
Through August 30th…here are the current numbers and our forecast for the rest of the contest period:
- 90-degree days: 38 days
- Boulder could potentially hit 90 degrees 1 more times this week (Fri), but it is looking less likely due to cloud cover. This means the finally tally could be either 38 or 39 days.
- Hottest temperature: 98 degrees
- We won’t exceed 98 degrees this week. This outcome is final.
- Longest 90+ day streak: 6 days
- We won’t reach a streak longer than 6 days this week. This outcome is final.
Current Leader: Candice C.
Number of participants with 2 Exact Guesses: 1
Number of Participants with 1 Exact Guess: 20
Potential Winners Remaining: 2 (Candice C, and Patrick M)
Visit the Official Contest Page for a better look at where you currently stand in the contest. We’ll officially announce the winners and distribute prizes in early September! Good luck….
