It’s been a scorching open to July 2018. The heat which engulfed the entire Eastern US this past week first impacted the Great Basin and Rockies. Denver reached 105 degrees tying their all-time record. Nearby Colorado Springs hit 100, Cheyenne, WY hit 99. Both cities missed their all-time record by just 1 degree.

Along with daily, monthly and even all-time record highs/lows, several eastern Canada and Northeast US cities are also experiencing one of their longest heatwaves on record.

The heat, particularly in New England is being enhanced by abnormally dry conditions.

A significant temperature record has fallen! Yesterday, July 2nd, the temperature in Burlington, VT never fell below 80 degrees Fahrenheit. This establishes a new ALL-TIME record "high-minimum" temperature for any calendar day. The old record was 78F set several times previously. pic.twitter.com/ihdGgHtleL

— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) July 3, 2018

It's official! Mount Mansfield has officially tied it's all-time record high of 84 degrees this afternoon. Think we can hit 85 degrees? #vtwx

— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) July 2, 2018

Updated to include Dates for Mt. Mansfield – July 2nd and 4th. pic.twitter.com/bcJ4vfTv3A

— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) July 6, 2018

Today Lake Champlain recorded a new daily record high water temperature of 72 F. Mt. Mansfield tied for the 2nd time this week its all time daily max temperature of 84 F. #vtwx #nywx pic.twitter.com/l61DPEEyHi

— NWS Burlington (@NWSBurlington) July 5, 2018

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UPDATE: 16 deaths linked to Quebec heat wave, with 11 deaths in the Montreal area and 5 in the Eastern Townships. Montreal paramedic service says it's reached the 'limit of the capabilities of our services,' with a 30% increase in 911 calls. https://t.co/X7rQ4NW6cQ pic.twitter.com/nSGfRKOyRM

— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) July 4, 2018