Cold Snap
1971
Coldest temperature in U.S. history: −80°F
Prospect Creek Camp recorded an official −79.8°F, still the all-time U.S. record low.
Prospect Creek, AK
1 notable weather event have shaped this date in U.S. history — tornadoes, hurricanes, blizzards, and the records they set or broke.
Prospect Creek Camp recorded an official −79.8°F, still the all-time U.S. record low.
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