Freeze – Watch

From Sat, Oct 28, 12:00 AM PDT To Sat, Oct 28, 9:00 AM PDT

What

For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 possible.

Where

Portions of northwest and west central Washington.

When

For the Frost Advisory, from midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Friday. For the Freeze Watch, from late Friday night through Saturday morning.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Additional Details

The greatest chances of frost formation will be areas away from water sources.

Tips

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

Issued By

NWS Seattle