Salem, OR 97310 Weather Alerts

Marion County8:42 PM PDT44.93°N, 122.99°W

Freeze Watch

Severe · Future

From 11:00 PM Fri until 9:00 AM Sat·Issued 10:20 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Portland OR

Freeze Watch issued October 22 at 10:20AM PDT until October 24 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Details

What: For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low of 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible.

Where: East Central Willamette Valley, North Oregon Coast Range, West Central Willamette Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade Foothills.

When: For the Frost Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

Impacts: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures, or temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Areas: North Oregon Coast Range; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills

Frost Advisory

Minor · Expected

From 11:00 PM Thu until 9:00 AM Fri·Issued 10:20 AM Thu Oct 22·NWS Portland OR

Frost Advisory issued October 22 at 10:20AM PDT until October 23 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

Details

What: For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low of 33 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures possible.

Where: East Central Willamette Valley, North Oregon Coast Range, West Central Willamette Valley, Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade Foothills.

When: For the Frost Advisory, from 11 PM this evening to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from Friday evening through Saturday morning.

Impacts: Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures, or temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.

Areas: North Oregon Coast Range; West Central Willamette Valley; East Central Willamette Valley; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills

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