Behind an arctic cold front, bitter cold air moved into the region for the night of Wednesday, January 7th. Overnight lows were below zero in most areas, with temperatures as low as -10 to -30 degrees over the Adirondacks and the Lake George and Saratoga Region.
With strong northwesterly winds in place, this allowed for winds chill values to be as low as -40 degrees during the late night hours into the morning hours on Thursday, January 8th. Due to the dangerously cold temperatures, many towns and cities opened shelters and warming stations for residents who needed a place to stay overnight. Many school districts also delayed the start of school due to the extremely cold temperatures and low wind chill values.
Although temperatures remained frigid through the day, winds became light, allowing for wind chill values to improve by the late morning hours on Thursday, January 8th.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SCHOHARIE, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
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Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
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Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HAMILTON, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN FULTON, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN ALBANY, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN HERKIMER, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN SCHENECTADY, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in MONTGOMERY, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
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Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN WASHINGTON, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in SOUTHEAST WARREN, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN RENSSELAER, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in NORTHERN SARATOGA, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN COLUMBIA, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN GREENE, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in EASTERN ULSTER, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public

Cold/Wind Chill in WESTERN DUTCHESS, NEW YORK
From 07-JAN-15 17:00:00 to 08-JAN-15 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Public