1994 North American cold wave
MERRA-2 reanalysis over the Upper Midwest showing 2-meter temperatures and wind vectors on January 18, 1994, at 1 pm EST (temperatures in Fahrenheit) | |
| Type | Cold wave |
|---|---|
| Formed | January 13, 1994 |
| Dissipated | January 23, 1994 |
| Lowest temperature | −50 °F (−46 °C) in Amasa, MI, on Jan 19 |
| Fatalities | 100+ |
| Areas affected | United States and Canada |
The 1994 North American cold wave occurred over the midwestern and eastern regions of the United States and southern Canada in January 1994. The cold wave caused over 100 deaths in the United States. Two notable cold air events took place from January 18–19 and January 21–22. There were 67 minimum temperature records set on January 19. During this time, much of the United States experienced its coldest temperatures since a major storm on February 20, 1934.