Excessive Heat — Central Siskiyou County, California

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

Event narrative

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 59 to 67 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 98 to 106 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 59 to 71 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 100 to 110 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 70 to 74 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 97 to 107 degrees. On 08/16/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 66 to 72 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 96 to 106 degrees. A record high temperature of 107 degrees was reported at Montague, Siskiyou County Airport on 8/14/23.

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 1128604. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.