An invasion of arctic air occurred on December 12. The arctic air became permanently entrenched over the region for the remainder of the month, resulting in the coldest December on record at Paducah. The average monthly temperature of 25.9 degrees was 11.4 below normal. On the coldest day of the month, the 17th, the high was 17 and the low was 6. Unusually high energy prices, combined with the record cold, caused homeless shelters to fill to capacity. The usual problems associated with frigid temperatures, such as frozen pipes and water main breaks, were common during the latter half of the month. Auto clubs reported a large increase in service calls, mainly for frozen door locks and dead batteries.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HOPKINS, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DAVIESS, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HICKMAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CALDWELL, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CALLOWAY, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HENDERSON, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LIVINGSTON, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LYON, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARSHALL, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCCRACKEN, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCLEAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FULTON, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GRAVES, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CARLISLE, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHRISTIAN, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CRITTENDEN, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BALLARD, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MUHLENBERG, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TODD, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TRIGG, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in UNION, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WEBSTER, KENTUCKY
From 12-DEC-00 00:01:00 to 31-DEC-00 23:59:00 (CST)
Reported by: AWOS,ASOS,MESONET,ETC