Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

2025-01-27 · Arco-mud Lake Desert, Idaho

Event narrative

Widespread below -20 wind chill temperatures occurred in the Arco-Mud Lake Desert region. The coldest was -30 degrees 12 miles northwest of Atomic City at the Lost River Rest Area.

Wider weather episode

A Canadian cold front brought extreme cold wind chill temperatures to the Upper Snake River Plain and the Arco-Mud Lake Desert.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1233256. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.