Freeze Watch
Severe · FutureFrom 11:00 PM Fri until 9:00 AM Sat·Issued 8:59 PM Thu Oct 22·NWS Portland OR
Freeze Watch issued October 22 at 8:59PM 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, until 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