A extremely cold arctic airmass settled over the region in the aftermath of the snowstorm of February 8th and 9th.  As this area of arctic high pressure settled over the eastern half of Kansas and eastern Oklahoma, the combination of the cold air and fresh snow cover of 5 to 12 inches, led to optimal radiational cooling conditions on the morning of February 10th, with record minimum temperatures broken across the region.  Some locations in South Central and Southeast Kansas saw some of their coldest temperatures in 29 years.  Iola, Kansas recorded the coldest temperature in that cities history.

Cold/Wind Chill in NEOSHO, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The minimum temperature fell to minus 15 degrees in Chanute, Kansas, setting a record low temperature for this date.

Cold/Wind Chill in COWLEY, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

The minimum temperature fell to minus 20 degrees in Winfield, Kansas.

Cold/Wind Chill in RENO, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

The minimum temperature fell to minus 16 degrees in Hutchinson, Kansas. A COOP observer in Hutchinson, Kansas reported a low temperature of minus 17 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in MONTGOMERY, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: ASOS

The minimum temperature fell to minus 22 degrees in Coffeyville.  A COOP observer in Coffeyville, Kansas reported a low temperature of minus 17 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in MARION, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer at Marion Reservoir, Kansas reported a low temperature of minus 20 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in ELLSWORTH, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

A COOP observer in Ellsworth, Kansas reported a low temperature of minus 20 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in SEDGWICK, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Wichita Mid Continent Airport recorded a record low temperature of minus 17 degrees. This was the coldest temperature recorded in the city of Wichita, Kansas in 29 years.

Cold/Wind Chill in ALLEN, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The COOP observer at the Iola Water plant recorded a record low temperature of minus 24 degrees.  This is the coldest temperature ever recorded in the city of Iola, Kansas, dating back to 1900.

Cold/Wind Chill in SALINE, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The minimum temperature fell to minus 15 degrees in Salina, Kansas, setting a record low temperature for this date.  A COOP observer in Smolan, Kansas reported a low temperature of minus 19 degrees.

Cold/Wind Chill in LABETTE, KANSAS
From 10-FEB-11 00:00:00 to 10-FEB-11 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Reported by: COOP Observer

The minimum temperature fell to minus 22 degrees in Parsons, Kansas. A COOP observer in Mound Valley, Kansas reported a low temperature of minus 26 degrees.