Cold/Wind Chill — Northwest Plateau, New Mexico

1997-01-27 · Northwest Plateau, New Mexico

Wider weather episode

One man was found in Gallup covered in frost and lying in a sleeping position. Another man, found near Shiprock, died of hypothermia or exposure. Overnight low temperature from both Gallup and Farmington was near 32 degrees. Intermittent light snow was reported the previous evening, but produced no snow cover.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 5586726. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.