Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona

2023-06-23 · Chuska Mountains and Defiance Plateau, Arizona

Event narrative

The Window Rock Airport set a new record of 31. The pervious record low of 32 was last set in 2019.

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 1100391. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.