Temperatures in Denver, Colorado, reached 72 degrees Fahrenheit on Monday, breaking the previous record of 70 degrees Fahrenheit in 1955. Temperatures the day before tied a 1993 record at 67 degrees Fahrenheit. Christmas Day is forecast to hit 67 degrees Fahrenheit. This spike in heat followed a record-breaking snow drought in November.
Colorado isn't alone in these trends. The World Meteorological Organization has predicted that 2025 will be the second- or third-hottest year worldwide on record...