Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 1 at 9:44PM PDT until April 3 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 1, 2026 - 9:44pm
Expires:
April 2, 2026 - 9:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 to 32 possible.
* WHERE...South Willamette Valley, Upper Hood River Valley, Cascade
Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties, and Lane County Cascade
Foothills.
* WHEN...From Thursday evening through Friday 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 outdoor plants from the cold.
Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they
are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Consider 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.
Area Description:
Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; Upper Hood River Valley; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov