Excessive Heat in Jackson County, Oregon

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 53 to 64 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 100 to 106 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 58 to 68 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 106 to 111 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 66 to 76 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 100 to 107 degrees. On 08/16/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 61 to 72 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 100 to 107 degrees. A record high temperature was reported at Medford, Rogue Valley International Airport of 111 degrees on 8/14/23.

Strong persistent ridging over the Pacific Northwest supported a prolonged heat wave over inland portions of southwest Oregon.