Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2023-01-29 to 2023-01-31 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

Minus 25 to -40 temperatures were common with the following school closures on the 30th: Jefferson School District 251, and Butte County School District 111. Wind chill readings of below -50 were recorded.

Wider weather episode

Extremely cold temperatures combined with high winds to cause dangerously cold wind chills from the 29th through the 31st. Several schools closed on the 30th and 31st due to the cold.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1079175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.