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Salt Lake City and Billings Reach 109°F, Breaking All-Time Records
Salt Lake City and Billings both reached 109°F on June 21, 2026, setting all-time highs. The heat also hampered wildfire fighting in Colorado and Utah.
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Salt Lake City and Billings each recorded 109°F (43°C) on Sunday, June 21, 2026, according to preliminary data from the US National Weather Service. Both readings broke long-standing records, exceeding the prior marks of 107°F in Salt Lake City and 108°F in Billings.
Le Monde reported that the same day a helicopter dropped water on a wildfire above the University of Utah while larger fires burned across Colorado and Utah.
High temperatures slowed containment efforts, and the heat was forecast to continue through Tuesday. An earlier heat wave had raised temperatures to around 104°F in New York and Philadelphia just over a week before the western peaks. The article reports the measured temperatures and wildfire activity but does not include statements attributing the heat to long-term climate trends or citing European mortality figures.
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