Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Queens, New York

2007-02-04 to 2007-02-08 · Queens, New York

Wider weather episode

An arctic air mass caused subfreezing temperatures across the local area for 5 consecutive days; from February 4th through February 8th.

During this time, the daily mean temperature averaged nearly 15 degrees below normal.

Based on a report by the NYC Medical Examiner's Office, hypothermia, was a direct cause of at least 11 fatalities during and after this period of extreme cold in New York City.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 14175. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.