Record lows January 13-14

Ekalaka hit a record low for January 14th on Sunday when the official temperature reached -38 degrees Fahrenheit, according to the National Weather Service. The average temperature for the day was also a new record, -25. The previous record low for a January 14th day in Ekalaka occurred in 1972 when the mercury dipped to -32 degrees.

Saturday was also a new record low for a January 13th day in Ekalaka at -37. The previous record of -28 also occurred in 1972.