Heat — Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra, California

2023-07-01 to 2023-07-02 · Mariposa - Madera Lower Sierra, California

Event narrative

Daytime highs ranged between 103 and 108 degrees on July 1 and 2.

Wider weather episode

A large area of high pressure remained centered over California on July 1 and 2 maintaining much above normal temperatures overt the area with several locations nearing climatological daily records. Temperatures cooled by 4-5 degrees on July 3 as the large high pressure area shifted to the east of the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1098391. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.