Cold/Wind Chill — Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona
2025-01-24 · Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys, Arizona
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
Cold morning temperatures were 4 to 7 degrees below normal across Southeastern Arizona. The Safford Airport reached a low temperature of 28 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 Pima.
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 Pima and one in Huachuca City.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1231001. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.