It’s been a hot, dry summer across much of the Rocky Mountains, and a heat wave in the forecast could make things even hotter.
Forecasters are currently predicting a high pressure system that will hang over the region for about seven to ten days, beginning this weekend and into next week. Meteorologists call this phenomenon a “heat dome,” because the hot, stagnant air from high pressure systems just sits over landscapes under the metaphorical lid of the atmosphere.
High temperatures could be ten to fifteen degrees above normal, and may break records. Those who are more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, along with people without access to reliable water systems are likely to be disproportionately impacted…