Our annual average temperature is warming. In the 2050s, our region will have twice as many summer days above 25°C compared to today. With hotter, drier summers, and decreasing snow pack on local mountains, water conservation will become increasingly important.
As summer days get hotter and stretch into heat waves, the heat can cause more than just discomfort. More hot days can worsen pre-existing illnesses and other health issues for those vulnerable to heat.