An Arctic high pressure settling over the region brought temperatures into the single digits and teens below zero. This cold airmass in combination with northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph caused extreme wind chill values between 35 below and 50 degrees below zero.  Many area schools had late starts as a result.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CORSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DEWEY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CAMPBELL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-JAN-13 21:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 16:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WALWORTH, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POTTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EDMUNDS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 04:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCPHERSON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-JAN-13 21:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FAULK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SULLY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HYDE, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 14:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HAND, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BROWN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SPINK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 06:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARSHALL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 07:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DAY, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 30-JAN-13 23:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLARK, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 17:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CODINGTON, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 02:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HAMLIN, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 15:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ROBERTS, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GRANT, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DEUEL, SOUTH DAKOTA
From 31-JAN-13 03:00:00 to 31-JAN-13 13:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet