Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Western Mogollon Rim, Arizona

2023-06-23 · Western Mogollon Rim, Arizona

Event narrative

New record lows were set for Bellemont (23 broke the pervious low of 30 in 2019) and Flagstaff (29 broke the pervious low of 32 set in 1975).

Wider weather episode

Mostly clear skies, light winds, and very dry air allowed strong radiational cooling and record low temperatures across northern Arizona on the second full day of summer.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1100389. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.