As much of Oregon endures consecutive days of high heat, climate data shows the state has seen more 90 degree Fahrenheit or hotter days over the past 10 years than in the decades that came before. It’s part of a trend playing out this week, and likely to continue in the years ahead.
“Over the last few years, we have experienced almost double the number of these hot days compared with historical occurrences,” state climatologist Larry O’Neill said.
Days that reach 90 degrees are happening more frequently, Portland State University associate professor of weather and climate science Paul Loikith said…