108°

Yesterday, Portland, Oregon broke its all-time high temperature. Hottest. Day. Ever.

The former record was 107°, recorded a couple of times, so one degree is not a shocker. The Northwest traditionally gets miserably hot for a handful of days during the summer. But usually that is later in the summer, say July or August. I feel for the poor people sweltering away.

But here is the kicker. Today’s forecast high for Portland is 115°. Monday’s is 115°. Makes the predicted highs for the Upper Hood River Valley seem cool. Only 105° today and 106° on Monday.

Needless to say, this weather is unprecedented. In the 31 years I lived in the valley, I only know of one time it his 100° in the Upper Valley. But my records are purely haphazard, so they must be taken with a grain of salt. This would be hot weather for Phoenix.

To all my friends in the northwest, I am sweating for you.