This Summer Was Record Breaking

Its September 1st, which means its officially the start of Meteorological Fall and the end of Summer. This summer was definitely one for the record books. Looking back, the span from June 1 - August 31 ended up seeing the most 100 degree days on record (27). I'm still questioning the validity that the airport hit or exceeded the 100 degree mark 27 times, but the SLC NWS issued a graphic today, basically certifying that it is correct. 

In addition to us shattering the record for most 100 degree days this summer, we also set the record for hottest average temperatures over the 3-month span. The average temp for the entire June/July/August period came out to 81.5 degrees. That's 0.6 degrees warmer than 2021 and 2017 which similar hot and had average summer temps of 80.9 degrees. 

Sadly, it won't feel like fall anytime soon as the record heat only looks to continue. A very strong ridge of high pressure for early September looks to remain over the Southwest US for the nest 5 days and keep the threat for 100 degree days going in Salt Lake. Today's forecast high of 101 would break the all time record high for September and the additional 100 degree days in the forecast would pile up as the most 100 degree days ever observed in September. Sooner or later the pattern will break and we will get a nice cool front to come through, but until then, try not to fry up.