Denver has tied 45 year old high temperature record for March 16th.  While we have enjoyed the warm weather, it has led to high fire danger but thankfully cooler weather is on the way.

The high temperature as measured at Denver International Airport (DIA) reached 74 degrees at 2:25pm today.  This tied the record high for the date last set in 1966.

Here in Thornton we were actually a good bit warmer as we hit a high of 78 degrees at 4:27pm.

We were under a Red Flag Warning for most of the day today and it appears we will be under the same for at least the first part of Thursday.

Cooler weather is expected to arrive however and Thursday night and Friday may very well see us receive some much needed moisture.  Click here for the latest forecast.

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