Extreme Cold/Wind Chill — Dewey, South Dakota

2017-01-01 to 2017-01-02 · Dewey, South Dakota

Wider weather episode

A couple became stranded northeast of Eagle Butte on Jan 1st in snow and low visibility when their vehicle went into the ditch. It was very cold when the couple decided to walk to safety with both of them freezing to death. A command center was set up with a large search and rescue operation occurring. Multiple search parties along with a helicopter were dispatched. The woman was located within 48 hours while the man was not located until nearly a month later.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 675835. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.