Excessive Heat — South Central Oregon Cascades, Oregon

2023-08-13 to 2023-08-17 · South Central Oregon Cascades, Oregon

Event narrative

On 08/13/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 54 to 66 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 92 to 100 degrees. On 08/14/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 60 to 72 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 94 to 104 degrees. On 08/15/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 62 to 70 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 91 to 99 degrees. On 08/16/23, reported low temperatures ranged from 62 to 72 degrees. Reported high temperatures ranged from 93 to 100 degrees.

Wider weather episode

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

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1128624. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.