Yelm Ave. E., looking east toward 3rd street – Feb. 24, 2011

The Olympian reported:
“The low of 5 degrees Friday morning [Feb. 25] at the Olympia airport broke the record for the date of 13, set in 1962, according to Johnny Burg, meteorologist with the weather service. Saturdays predicted low of 14 degrees will test that days record, also 13 degrees, set in 1962.”

UPDATE: Feb. 27, 2011
“The 8-degree temperature recorded this morning in the Olympia area broke a record of 13 degrees for the date set Feb. 26, 1962,” quoting The Olympian.