Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Washburn, Wisconsin

2026-01-22 to 2026-01-24 · Washburn, Wisconsin

Event narrative

Wind chills as low as -45F were reported in the county.

Wider weather episode

A long duration extreme cold every took place across the region starting the 22nd and lasting into the morning of the 24th. An area of very cold high pressure worked into the Plains on the 22nd and became established on the 23rd into the 24th. Air temperatures remain below zero during the event with light winds dropping wind chills into the 40s and 50s below zero.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1314871. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.