Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Montana

2023-02-23 · Elkhorn and Boulder Mountains, Montana

Event narrative

Mesonet station MTELK Elk Park measured a wind chill of -42 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 1071980. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.