Heat — Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Oregon

2020-07-28 to 2020-07-31 · Foothills of the Southern Blue Mountains of Oregon, Oregon

Event narrative

High temperature peaked at 103 degrees on the afternoon of July 31 at Heppner.

Wider weather episode

An Upper level ridge built over the region the last week of July resulting in very hot temperatures and may record highs. Temperatures exceeded 105 degrees in many locations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 902586. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.