Although Northern Utah enjoys fairly temperate summers, average temperatures in late August and early September often reach 87-88 ℉, with occasional heat waves beyond the average. The Cache County School District has created guidelines (see next page) for schools to assist with monitoring temperatures during the first few weeks of school to increase student safety and comfort during periods of hot weather.

 

Similar to the Utah Air Quality Index, the National Weather Service HeatRisk provides a risk forecast of heat-related impacts. HeatRisk takes into consideration how unusual the heat is for the time of the year, the duration of the heat including both daytime and nighttime temperatures, and If those temperatures pose an elevated risk of heat-related impacts on the community.

The HeatRisk index assists administrators and parents in identifying reasonable steps that may be taken to mitigate higher temperatures in the classroom. To view the current HeatRisk forecast, see https://www.wpc.ncep.noaa.gov/heatrisk.

 

In addition to the considerations above, the Utah High School Athletics Association has also provided guidelines for coaches and athletes during hot weather.

English: Hot Weather Guidelines for CCSD Schools

Spanish: Lineamientos Para Las Escuelas Del Condado De Cache En Caso De Clima Cálido