Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Koochiching, Minnesota

2023-02-01 · Koochiching, Minnesota

Event narrative

Winds chills fell to -42F at the International Falls airport during the early morning hours of the 1st.

Wider weather episode

Cold high pressure was in place across northern Minnesota on the morning of the 1st. Light winds at International Falls allowed wind chills to drop as low as -42F during the early morning hours.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1082506. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.