Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Williams, North Dakota

2011-02-01 to 2011-02-02 · Williams, North Dakota

Event narrative

The combination of winds and cold Arctic air resulted in wind chill temperatures of 40 below to near 50 below zero. One fatality (direct) occurred due to the extreme cold. The body of an adult female was found one mile from her car near Tioga, in Williams County. The woman left the vehicle when it became disabled. The North Dakota state medical examiners office determined the cause of death to be from exposure (hypothermia).

Wider weather episode

Dangerous wind chill conditions redeveloped across the region the night of February 1 through February 2 as Arctic high pressure remained over the area. Winds up to 15 mph combined with subzero temperatures to result in wind chill temperatures of 40 below to 50 below zero. One fatality (direct) occurred due to the extreme cold in rural Williams County.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 274935. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.