Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Northwest Plateau, New Mexico
2009-01-01 · Northwest Plateau, New Mexico
1
Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 42 year old male was found dead in his truck, apparently as a result of continued exposure to the cold.
Wider weather episode
Five mornings of temperatures in the single digits to the teens resulted in one death due to exposure on New Years Day.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 142491. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.