Heat — Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

2022-08-17 to 2022-08-18 · Central Columbia River Gorge, Oregon

Event narrative

High temperatures on the 17th were in the upper 90s to 107 degrees. For example, the high temperature at Ken Jernstedt Airfield was 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s.

Wider weather episode

High pressure centered over the Desert Southwest expanded over the Pacific Northwest bringing a brief hot spell to the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1054200. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.