Cold/Wind Chill — Northwest Plateau, New Mexico
2011-01-31 · Northwest Plateau, New Mexico
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Direct deaths
Event narrative
A 61 year-old man died of exposure in a wooded area near the intersection of Southside River Road and River View Lane in Farmington. Morning low temperatures only dipped down to 31 degrees in Farmington.
Wider weather episode
The third exposure death in the Farmington area of the winter season occurred during the morning of the 31st.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 276818. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.