Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Utah Valley, Utah

2023-01-31 · Utah Valley, Utah

Event narrative

Mesonet observing stations reported widespread anomalous cold, with areal median 3-hour minimum wind chill values of approximately -1F. The coldest 3-hour running average noted was -12F at the West Mountain South 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 1076205. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.