The record
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| event_type | Cold/Wind Chill |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,538,929 |
| episode_id | 1,000,079 |
| begin_utc | 1996-02-01T06:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1996-02-02T05:59:00+00:00 |
| state | NORTH DAKOTA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | GOLDEN VALLEY |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | Dangerously cold weather once again hit North Dakota. The town of Rolette(Rolette Co.) in north central North Dakota reported a morning low of 53 below. Many places reported lows from 35 to 45 below. Fargo tied its record low of 39 below. The temperature at Fargo remained at or below zero for 11 straight days(1/23/96-2/3/96). This ties the second longest subzero period, previously set in 1899. Daytime highs faired no better, as Bismarck reached a high of 26 below. Northwest winds up to 30 mph created wind chills to 100 below. Electric companies reported peak loads, while natural gas companies had trouble keeping gas flowing through pipelines. Numerous schools closed and many water main breaks occurred. There were also shortages of #1 diesel fuel. |
| year | 1,996 |
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