Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Eastern Box Elder County, Utah

2023-01-30 to 2023-01-31 · Eastern Box Elder County, Utah

Event narrative

Mesonet observing stations reported widespread anomalous cold, with areal median 3-hour minimum wind chill values of approximately -18F. The coldest 3-hour running average noted was -25F at the I-15 @ Plymouth mesonet site.

Wider weather episode

A series of weak disturbances resulted in light to moderate snow accumulations for much of the region to close out the month, with the highest amounts noted in the higher terrain. Additionally, the storm brought a period of anomalous cold as it departed.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1076200. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.