Cold/Wind Chill — Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys, Arizona
2024-12-15 · Upper Santa Cruz River and Altar Valleys, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Cold morning temperatures were near normal across Southeastern Arizona. Nogales International Airport reached a low temperature of 35 degrees Fahrenheit. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that environmental cold exposure was the primary factor in the cause of death for an individual in Nogales.
Wider weather episode
Cold morning temperatures near normal across Southeastern Arizona. The Pima County Medical Examiner confirmed that cold was the primary factor in the cause of death for two individuals, one in Nogales and one in Tucson.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1230993. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.