Frigid arctic high pressure situated along the lee of the Canadian Rockies into northeast Montana gradually pushed over the Northern Plains, bringing life threatening cold to western and central North Dakota. This after what had been a mild winter to that point. Initially, the coldest wind chills were found primarily over the northern portions of the area, but reinforcing rounds of cold air continued to push through, resulting in the life threatening cold pushing into the southern part of the state. Wind chill values to 60 below were experienced over northern locations, with values to 50 below over southern locations. Minot experienced twelve days in a row with low temperatures of 10 below zero or lower, with Bismarck experiencing ten days in a row of these conditions. These long runs of cold temperatures were attained with little to no snow on the ground.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in OLIVER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GOLDEN VALLEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BILLINGS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STARK, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORTON, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BURLEIGH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KIDDER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STUTSMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SLOPE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in HETTINGER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BOWMAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ADAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in GRANT, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SIOUX, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EMMONS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LOGAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCINTOSH, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LA MOURE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DICKEY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DIVIDE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BURKE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RENVILLE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in BOTTINEAU, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in ROLETTE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WILLIAMS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MOUNTRAIL, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WARD, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCHENRY, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PIERCE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCLEAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHERIDAN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WELLS, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FOSTER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 05-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 60 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCKENZIE, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DUNN, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MERCER, NORTH DAKOTA
From 10-FEB-21 20:00:00 to 15-FEB-21 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind chill values dipped to around 50 below zero.