A strong low pressure system and its associated cold front moved through the Midwest on December 22nd, 2022. In its wake, frigid temperatures and strong winds resulted in a prolonged period of dangerous wind chills, as cold as 35 degrees below zero, across central Illinois on December 23rd and into the morning of December 24th.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MARSHALL, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Marshall County Airport (KC75) was 31 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MACON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Decatur Airport (KDEC) was 31 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MASON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MENARD, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLARK, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CUMBERLAND, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MORGAN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Jacksonville Municipal Airport (KIJX) was 31 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MOULTRIE, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PEORIA, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Peoria International Airport (KPIA) was 31 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in PIATT, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in RICHLAND, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DE WITT, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in DOUGLAS, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EDGAR, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest value observed at the Edgar County Airport (KPRG) was 33 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in EFFINGHAM, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest value observed at the Effingham County Airport (K1H2) was 27 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in FULTON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SANGAMON, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Abraham Lincoln Capital Airport (KSPI) was 32 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SCHUYLER, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SCOTT, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in SHELBY, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in STARK, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CASS, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHAMPAIGN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 40 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. Some of the coldest wind chill values observed include 35 degrees below zero at Willard Airport (KCMI) and 32 degrees below zero at the Rantoul Airport (KTIP).

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in COLES, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Coles County Airport (KMTO) was 32 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in MCLEAN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Central Illinois Regional Airport (KBMI) was 33 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in JASPER, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in KNOX, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Galesburg Municipal Airport (KGBG) was 36 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LAWRENCE, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 04:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Lawrenceville-Vincennes International Airport (KLWV) was 27 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in LOGAN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in TAZEWELL, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in WOODFORD, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CLAY, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 05:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Flora Municipal Airport (KFOA) was 27 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CHRISTIAN, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Taylorville Airport (KTAZ) was 30 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in CRAWFORD, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Robinson Municipal Airport (KRSV) was 30 degrees below zero.

Extreme Cold/Wind Chill in VERMILION, ILLINOIS
From 23-DEC-22 10:34:00 to 24-DEC-22 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Temperatures between zero and ten degrees below zero and wind speeds of 25 to 35 mph resulted in a prolonged period of wind chills colder than 25 degrees below zero. The coldest wind chill observed at the Vermilion County Airport (KDNV) was 33 degrees below zero.