An extended period of below normal temperatures was observed as a Polar vortex in the northeastern United States provided a cold northwest flow to the region.  A series of Canadian/Arctic air masses invaded the region during the period.  Temperatures averaged 10 to 20 degrees below normal during the period, with a hard freeze recorded at most location nearly every day between the 11th and the 19th.  On the 18th, a strong Arctic high pressure system caused minimum temperatures to drop into the teens in most areas...with some single digit temperatures in the northeast mountains.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GORDON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HANCOCK, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HARALSON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CRISP, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOOLY, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORGAN, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MONTGOMERY, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in UPSON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WALKER, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WALTON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in UNION, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EMANUEL, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FANNIN, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FAYETTE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAMAR, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TAYLOR, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAURENS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HOUSTON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WILKINSON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WASHINGTON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TALIAFERRO, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TELFAIR, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TOOMBS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JEFFERSON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JACKSON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TOWNS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JASPER, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LUMPKIN, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DADE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CRAWFORD, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in COWETA, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MURRAY, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MUSCOGEE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NEWTON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SPALDING, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEWART, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JOHNSON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JONES, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SUMTER, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TALBOT, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TREUTLEN, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TROUP, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TWIGGS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WARREN, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARROW, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in COBB, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PICKENS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PIKE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POLK, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PULASKI, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MACON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MADISON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARION, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MERIWETHER, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MONROE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HEARD, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HENRY, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HARRIS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DAWSON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DE KALB, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DODGE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PUTNAM, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ROCKDALE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SCHLEY, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FLOYD, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GLASCOCK, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FORSYTH, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GILMER, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHEROKEE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLARKE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLAYTON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WEBSTER, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WILKES, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WHEELER, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WHITE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WHITFIELD, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CARROLL, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHATTAHOOCHEE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHATTOOGA, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WILCOX, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTH FULTON, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OCONEE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GREENE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OGLETHORPE, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PAULDING, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PEACH, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GWINNETT, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HALL, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BALDWIN, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BANKS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BARTOW, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BIBB, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BLECKLEY, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CATOOSA, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BUTTS, GEORGIA
From 11-JAN-03 00:00:00 to 19-JAN-03 23:59:00 (EST)
Reported by: OFFICIAL NWS OBS.