Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Wallowa County, Oregon

2025-02-12 · Wallowa County, Oregon

Event narrative

COOP stations in Joseph (AP890) and Lostine (EW8320) recorded overnight lows of -28 and -24, respectively.

Wider weather episode

Strong northerly flow, combined with clear and dry conditions, led to an Arctic air outbreak across the Interior Northwest the morning of February 12th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1235560. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.