Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 18 at 1:15PM MDT until April 20 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Grand Junction CO
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 12:15pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures in the
low to mid 20s. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures
possible.
* WHERE...Central Yampa River Basin and Central Colorado River Basin.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, from 10 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT
Sunday. For the Freeze Watch, from Sunday evening through Monday
morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other
sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor
plumbing.
Instruction:
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Central Yampa River Basin; Central Colorado River Basin
Forcast Office:
NWS Grand Junction CO
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov