Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Forest, Pennsylvania

2026-01-20 · Forest, Pennsylvania

Event narrative

Minimum wind chill values generally ranged from -5 to -15 degrees across the county with the exception of the Dubois ASOS which recorded -22 degrees in the morning of the 20th.

Wider weather episode

Strong 1033 mb high pressure nosing ridging in from the west allowed for efficient radiational cooling and minimum wind chill values ranging from -5 to -15F and as cold as -22F at KDUJ.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1305137. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.