High pressure centered over the Desert Southwest expanded over the Pacific Northwest bringing a brief hot spell to the area.

Heat in WESTERN COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the upper 80s to over 100 degrees. For example, the high temperature at RAWS in Dodson (DSRO3) was 105.  Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s to low 70s.

Heat in UPPER HOOD RIVER VALLEY, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the 90s to around 100 degrees. For example, the high temperature at the Parkdale agrimet (PARO3) was 99 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s to low 70s.

Heat in NORTH OREGON CASCADES FOOTHILLS, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the upper 80s to upper 90s. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s  to mid 70s with cooler locations in the low valleys of the Cascade Foothills.

Heat in CASCADE FOOTHILLS IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the upper 80s to mid 90s.  Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s.

Heat in NORTH OREGON CASCADES, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were generally in the 80s to over 100 degrees. For example, the high temperature at E. Arlie Mitchell Road (ODT85) near Rhododendron was 103 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the mid 60s to low 70s.

Heat in CASCADES IN LANE COUNTY, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the mid 90s to over 100 degrees. For example, the high temperature at Salt Creek Tunnel (OD120) on OR-58 was 100. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s.

Heat in LOWER COLUMBIA, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 08:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the mid to upper 90s. For example, the high temperature at Southwest Washington Regional Airport (KKLS) was 97 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the mid 60s.

Heat in GREATER  PORTLAND METRO AREA, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the mid 90s to 100 degrees. For example, the high temperature at Portland International Airport (KPDX) was 97 degrees, while Portland-Hillsboro had a high of 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s with the urban areas remaining the warmest.

Heat in CENTRAL WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the mid to upper 90s. For example, the high temperature at McNary Field in Salem (KSLE) was 95 degrees. Mesonet stations in the area had high temperatures in the upper 90s. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s.

Heat in SOUTHERN WILLAMETTE VALLEY, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the mid to upper 90s. For example, the high temperature at Mahlon Sweet Field (KEUG) was 97 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s.

Heat in CENTRAL COLUMBIA RIVER GORGE, OREGON
From 17-AUG-22 12:00:00 to 18-AUG-22 10:00:00 (PST-8)
Reported by: Mesonet

High temperatures on the 17th were in the upper 90s to 107 degrees. For example, the high temperature at Ken Jernstedt Airfield was 100 degrees. Overnight temperatures were quite warm with lows in the 60s.