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Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 10:17AM MDT until October 14 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID, United States of America

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* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid to upper 20s.

* WHERE...Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake
Desert, Lower Snake River Plain, and Upper Snake River Plain.

* WHEN...From 3 AM to 9 AM MDT Wednesday.

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

Measurements

Coordinates39.9645, -100.8105
RegionShoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley
Location Precisioncountry
Issuing AuthorityUnited States of America — us-noaa-nws-en
Cap UrgencyExpected
Cap CertaintyLikely
Cap Expires2026-10-14T09:00:00-06:00

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About this location

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Area as the agency stated it: Shoshone/Lava Beds; Arco/Mud Lake Desert; Upper Snake River Plain; Lower Snake River Plain; Eastern Magic Valley

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