Headline:
Freeze Watch issued April 15 at 9:24PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 15, 2026 - 9:24pm
Expires:
April 16, 2026 - 9:30am
Description:
* WHAT...For the Freeze Warning, sub-freezing temperatures as low as
30 degrees. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low
as 30 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Upper Hood River Valley.
* WHEN...For the Freeze Warning, until 9 AM PDT Thursday. For the
Freeze Watch, from late Thursday night 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.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Area Description:
Upper Hood River Valley
Forcast Office:
NWS Portland OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov