The upcoming Evergreen Lake Plunge has been canceled because of unseasonably warm weather.

The 9th annual polar plunge was scheduled for Sunday, but warm weather in northeastern Colorado, including record high temperatures, put a damper on the event.

Denver set a record high temperature on Friday with and 80 degree reading, besting the previous record of 71 set in 1951.

The lake plunge was to benefit Evergreen Parks and Recreation District special needs programs and Drive Smart. Organizers said people who registered can contact Drive Smart for a refund, or use the registration fee as a donation.