A heat dome is set to bring hazardous heat to the West, with temperatures expected to soar 10 to 15 degrees higher than normal. The heat dome, a large area of high pressure, will stall over the region, trapping heat and driving up temperatures.

Affected Areas

The heat dome will affect several states, including Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas, with temperatures expected to reach near 105 degrees in some areas. Billings, Montana, is forecast to climb to around 103 degrees on Saturday, while Salt Lake City and Grand Junction, Colorado, are also expected to see high temperatures.

The heat will intensify further on Sunday, with high temperatures near 105 degrees forecast in some parts of Montana, Wyoming, and the Dakotas. The Denver area is expected to see the hottest days of the upcoming stretch on Monday and Tuesday, with the high temperature potentially reaching triple digits.

Wildfire Concerns

The heat dome may also raise concerns about wildfires, as hot and dry conditions can dry out vegetation and make it more susceptible to burning. However, the drought-ridden region is already very dry, and gusty winds that would fan flames are less likely during this upcoming stretch.

Original reporting: El Paso News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.