Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Northwest Beaverhead County, Montana

2023-02-23 · Northwest Beaverhead County, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet Station MTBHP Big Hole Pass measured a wind chill of -49 F.

Wider weather episode

The first of two sets of wind chill warning were issued the morning of Feb 23 until 11AM. Cold temps and sufficient winds resulted in a frigid morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1071978. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.