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On Niwot Ridge west of Boulder, contrasting climates 5 miles apart .

Scientists doing climate research on Niwot Ridge in the mountains west of Boulder found a surprising trend: At 10,000 feet of elevation, conditions have become warmer and drier over the past few decades, but at 12,700 feet, conditions are actually cooler and wetter.

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Boulder Daily Camera
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