High pressure over the Plains and upper level flow from the Canadian Plains brought extremely cold temperatures and wind chills to the area.  Temperatures fell to lows in the 15 below to 28 below zero range.  West winds of 10 to 20 mph combined with the frigid air to produce wind chills in the 35 below to 45 below zero range, and as low as 48 below zero at Rhinelander.  The coldest temperatures and wind chills were generally across central and north central Wisconsin.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The coldest temperature recorded in Southern Marinette County was 28 degrees below zero at Peshtigo. Wind chills were as low as 34 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Southern Oconto County was 18 degrees below zero at Oconto. Wind chills were as low as 36 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WINNEBAGO, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Winnebago County was 16 degrees below zero at Oshkosh. Wind chills were as low as 34 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in VILAS, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Vilas County was 23 degrees below zero at Eagle River.  Wind chills were as low as 43 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ONEIDA, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The coldest recorded temperature in Oneida County was 23 degrees below zero at Rhinelander and Minocqua.  Wind chills were as low as 48 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FOREST, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: RAWS

The coldest recorded temperature in Forest County was 22 degrees below zero at Laona.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LINCOLN, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Lincoln County was 23 degrees below zero at Merrill.  Wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LANGLADE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Langlade County was 22 degrees below zero at Antigo. Wind chills were as low as 45 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MENOMINEE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Unknown

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARATHON, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Marathon County was 22 degrees below zero at Mosinee. Wind chills were as low as 41 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHAWANO, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Shawano County was 20 degrees below zero at Shawano. Wind chills were as low as 33 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WOOD, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Wood County was 20 degrees below zero at Marshfield. Wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WAUPACA, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Waupaca County was 17 degrees below zero at Waupaca. Wind chills were as low as 36 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KEWAUNEE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The coldest temperature recorded in Kewaunee County was 15 degrees below zero at Kewaunee.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MANITOWOC, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Manitowoc County was 14 degrees below zero at Two Rivers. Wind chills were as low as 38 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PORTAGE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Portage County was 22 degrees below zero at Rosholt. Wind chills were as low as 38 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WAUSHARA, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWSS

The coldest temperature recorded in Waushara County was 17 degrees below zero at Wautoma.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BROWN, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Brown County was 16 degrees below zero at Denmark. Wind chills were as low as 36 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CALUMET, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The coldest temperature recorded in Calumet County was 16 degrees below zero at Chilton.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOOR, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Door County was 22 degrees below zero at Ephraim. Wind chills were as low as 40 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FLORENCE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The coldest temperature recorded in Florence County was 19 degrees below zero at Florence.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN MARINETTE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The coldest temperature recorded in Northern Marinette County was 19 degrees below zero at Athelstane.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN OCONTO, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The coldest temperature recorded in Northern Oconto County was 20 degrees below zero at Lakewood.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OUTAGAMIE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 12:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 00:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The coldest temperature recorded in Outagamie County was 18 degrees below zero at New London. Wind chills were as low as 41 below zero.