Colorado's Triple-Digit Heat Is Hard on These 7 Things

Here’s a look at some of the hidden costs of 100-degree days in Western ColoradoLOOK: 7 Things Triple-Digit Heat Can Damage in Western Colorado Think 100-degree weather is only uncomfortable? Add these smaller costs together, and it often becomes expensive over the course of a Western Colorado summer. Why Grand Junction's Heat Feels DifferentOur elevation of around 4,600 feet in the Grand Valley, low humidity, and intense sunshine all make summer heatwaves feel extra intense in July and August. A Simple Checklist Before the Next 100-Degree DayGetty Images Getty ImagesRead More: Grand Junction's July Heat Reached New Highs—Or Did It? MORE: Colorado's Record High Temperatures Take a look at the record high temperatures for communities all over the state of Colorado.