Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Cottonwood, Minnesota

2025-02-13 · Cottonwood, Minnesota

Event narrative

The lowest wind chills ranged from 35 to 38 below zero with 38 below zero observed at the Windom Municipal Airport (KMWM).

Wider weather episode

High pressure, clearing skies, and fresh snow cover allowed air temperatures to drop well below zero during the overnight and early morning hours of February 13. When combined with light winds, dangerous wind chills developed, ranging from 35 to 42 below zero.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1294233. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.