Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Grundy, Illinois

2007-02-03 to 2007-02-06 · Grundy, Illinois

Event narrative

Morris reported a low temperature of 7 above zero on the 3rd, 4 below zero on the 4th, 8 below zero on the 5th, 8 below zero on the 6th. A 24 year old man was found dead outside a motel from the cold.

Wider weather episode

High temperatures were below freezing for the first 18 days of the month. February 4th and 5th were the coldest with high temperatures at Chicago Ohare Airport of only 2 above on the 4th and 5 above on the 5th. The coldest low temperature at Chicago Ohare Airport occurred on the morning of the 5th, 10 degrees below zero. Wind chill readings ranged from 20 below zero to 30 below zero on the 4th, 5th and 6th.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 18554. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.