The record
Everything the slot carries, as measured. Series arrays are drawn above and listed here in full.
| event_type | Cold/Wind Chill |
|---|---|
| ncei_event_id | 5,576,383 |
| episode_id | 2,055,166 |
| begin_utc | 1996-02-01T06:00:00+00:00 |
| end_utc | 1996-02-03T05:59:00+00:00 |
| state | NORTH DAKOTA |
| cz_type | Z |
| cz_name | CAVALIER |
| deaths_direct | 0 |
| deaths_indirect | 0 |
| injuries_direct | 0 |
| injuries_indirect | 0 |
| episode_narrative | For a period of 11 straight days, beginning on January 23 and ending on February 4, the temperature at the Fargo NWS remained at or below zero. This stretch of cold temperatures tied the second longest subzero period, previously set in 1899. On February 1, Fargo tied a record low of 39 below, previously reached in 1893. The temperature also fell to 40 below in Grand Forks. Area electrical companies reported record peak loads. On February 2, the temperature dropped to 39 below in Grand Forks and 34 below in Fargo. The cold caused numerous water main breaks and shortages of number 1 diesel fuel. |
| year | 1,996 |
Provenance
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