Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Challis-pahsimeroi Valleys, Idaho

2023-01-29 to 2023-01-31 · Challis-pahsimeroi Valleys, Idaho

Event narrative

The Challis ASOS recorded -22 on the 30th with wind chills below 30 below.

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 1079234. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.