Severe Cold Wave ● Monitoring

Freeze Warning issued October 11 at 3:03AM PDT until October 12 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR, United States of America

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* WHAT...This morning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 28 degrees
expected. Monday morning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27
degrees expected.

* WHERE...Valleys of western and central Siskiyou County, including
the Shasta Valley, Scott Valley, portions of the lower Klamath
River Valley. This also includes Mount Shasta City and areas to the
east.

* WHEN...For the first Freeze Warning, until 8 AM PDT this morning.
For the second Freeze Warning, from 2 AM to 9 AM PDT Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionWestern Siskiyou County; Central Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-11T17:00:00-07:00

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Area as the agency stated it: Western Siskiyou County; Central Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County

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