Excessive Heat — Western Siskiyou County, California

2023-08-13 to 2023-08-17 · Western Siskiyou County, California

Event narrative

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 54 to 66 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 99 to 110 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 56 to 68 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 102 to 113 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 64 to 71 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 97 to 110 degrees. On 08/16/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 63 to 71 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 98 to 105 degrees.

Wider weather episode

Strong persistent ridging over the Pacific Northwest supported a prolonged heat wave over northern California.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128601. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.