Another arctic cold wave affected southern Wisconsin during this period. West to northwest winds of 10-20 mph with the passage of an arctic cold front brought wind chill temperatures of 20 below to 38 below zero Fahrenheit beginning the early morning of January 27th, and not ending until the morning of January 29th. The coldest period was the morning of January 28th when wind chills ranged from 30 below to 38 below zero. Widespread school and business closings occurred during this time. The Governor declared a state of emergency due to a propane shortage across the state. Numerous water main breaks and frozen laterals continued to occur throughout the entire month of January. Two cold weather deaths occurred, one in Rock County and one in Milwaukee County.

Cold/Wind Chill in JEFFERSON, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 02:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in FOND DU LAC, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 01:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in ROCK, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 02:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 30 below zero. One cold weather death was reported by the Rock County Coroner. A man collapsed outside due to a heart attack and the extreme cold.

Cold/Wind Chill in OZAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 03:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in RACINE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 03:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in SAUK, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 01:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in WALWORTH, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 02:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 38 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in WASHINGTON, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 02:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 36 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in IOWA, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-14 04:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Minimum wind chill temperatures hovered around 35 below zero in the early morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GREEN, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 21:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Minimum wind chill temperatures hovered around 35 below zero from the late evening into the early morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WAUKESHA, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-14 03:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Minimum wind chill temperatures ranged from 35 below to 38 below zero in the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DODGE, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-14 06:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Minimum wind chill temperatures hovered around 35 below zero in the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHEBOYGAN, WISCONSIN
From 28-JAN-14 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-14 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Minimum wind chill temperatures hovered around 35 below to 38 below zero in the morning.

Cold/Wind Chill in COLUMBIA, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 02:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in DANE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 02:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in GREEN LAKE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 01:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in KENOSHA, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 03:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 38 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in LAFAYETTE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 01:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in MARQUETTE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 01:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero.

Cold/Wind Chill in MILWAUKEE, WISCONSIN
From 27-JAN-14 03:00:00 to 29-JAN-14 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: County Official

Wind chill temperatures ranged from 20 below to 34 below zero. One cold weather death was reported by the Milwaukee County Medical Examiner's Office. An elderly woman was found dead in her backyard around 3:30 pm on January 28th. She appeared to be returning from a trip to a store. It is believed she left her home to go to the store around 3:00 pm on January 27th.