Will rides close at Elitch Gardens today?
Possibly — borderline conditions
Conditions are near closure thresholds; brief holds or closures are possible but not certain.
Driving factor:
🥵 Extreme heat
Air Quality Alert
Air Quality Alert issued July 13 at 4:10PM MDT by NWS Denver CO
By attraction type (rest of today)
| Coasters |
Possible impact
Highs to 96°F Mon 6pm — heat stress risk for guests; hydrate and plan indoor breaks
|
| Water rides | Likely operating |
| Flat & spinning rides |
Possible impact
Highs to 96°F Mon 6pm — heat stress risk for guests; hydrate and plan indoor breaks
|
| Kids' rides |
Possible impact
Highs to 96°F Mon 6pm–8pm (≈2 hrs) — heat stress risk for guests; hydrate and plan indoor breaks
|
| Water slides | Likely operating |
| Wave pools & lazy rivers | Likely operating |
Rest of today, hour by hour
6pm
96°
5%
7pm
95°
5%
8pm
92°
1%
9pm
89°
1%
😊 Comfort: Excellent (83)
😤 Frustration: Low (10)
Updated 0 seconds ago from National Weather Service forecasts scored against attraction closure thresholds. Lightning suspensions typically lift ~15 minutes after the last nearby strike. Parks make their own operating decisions.
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