Excessive Heat — Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

2022-07-25 to 2022-07-31 · Ochoco-john Day Highlands, Oregon

Event narrative

Several RAWS stations across the zone recorded consecutive maximum daily high temperatures of 95 degrees or greater from July 25th through the 31st.

Wider weather episode

A potent upper level ridge of high pressure moved over the region and persisted through the end of July and the first of August. Across the region, multiple areas in the lower elevations reached critical thresholds for heat risk, while many mountain zones saw consecutive days with high temperatures exceeding 95 degrees Fahrenheit.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1049402. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.