A large ridge of Arctic high pressure engulfed most of the northern one-third of the United States. As temperatures fell well below zero during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd, wind chill values dropped below -35F for several areas of west central, and central Minnesota. Wind chill values dropped as low as -47F at Appleton airport in west central Minnesota Sunday morning.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BROWN, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 04:30:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The New Ulm airport measured wind chill values below -35F during the morning, with the lowest value of -44F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHIPPEWA, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 01:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Both the Madison and Appleton airports measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Alexandria airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -40F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KANDIYOHI, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Willmar airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -43F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAC QUI PARLE, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 03:30:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Madison airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -37F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in POPE, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 02:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Glenwood airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -45F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in REDWOOD, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 04:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Redwood airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -39F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RENVILLE, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 04:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Olivia airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -38F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEARNS, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 02:30:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Paynesville airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -43F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STEVENS, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 00:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Morris airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -41F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SWIFT, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 01:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Both the Appleton and Benson airports measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -47F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TODD, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 03:00:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Long Prairie airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -37F.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in YELLOW MEDICINE, MINNESOTA
From 03-MAR-19 03:30:00 to 03-MAR-19 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

The Granite Falls airport measured wind chill values below -35F for several hours during the morning of Sunday, March 3rd. The coldest value was -39F.