An arctic air mass moved southward across the Upper Midwest during the weekend of February 21st and 22nd. This air mass dropped actual temperatures into the teens below zero. As these temperatures combined with gusty northwest winds of 10 to 20 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several hours. Some wind chill values reached near -45F around Alexandria, Glenwood, and Morris just after sunrise.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MEEKER, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 05:30:00 to 22-FEB-15 08:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -15F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MILLE LACS, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -15F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 04:30:00 to 22-FEB-15 09:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -15F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 03:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -20F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -40F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -20F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -40F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORRISON, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -20F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -40F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 04:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -20F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -40F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -15F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 03:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -20F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -40F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 05:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -15F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 02:00:00 to 22-FEB-15 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -20F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -40F for several hours during the morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BENTON, MINNESOTA
From 22-FEB-15 04:30:00 to 22-FEB-15 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Several local public and private weather stations indicated temperatures dropped to around -15F before sunrise. As winds remained around 10-15 mph, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several hours during the morning.