Headline:
Freeze Watch issued October 10 at 2:17AM PDT until October 12 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Medford OR
Event:
Freeze Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
October 10, 2026 - 2:17am
Expires:
October 10, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory in the valleys of Josephine and
Jackson Counties, temperatures as low as 30 will result in frost
formation. For the Freeze Watch, sub-freezing temperatures as low
as 27 degrees possible.
* WHERE...Within the valleys of Josephine and Jackson counties. For
the Frost Advisory, most areas will fall into the mid 30s. Some
areas like Ashland and the typically colder spots of the Illinois
Valley such as Cave Junction and Obrien will drop to the lower 30s.
For the Freeze Watch, more locations within the same general area
could fall to the lower 30s.
* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, from 2 AM to 8 AM PDT Sunday. For
the Freeze Watch, from late Sunday night through Monday morning.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other
sensitive vegetation.
Instruction:
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Area Description:
Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County
Forcast Office:
NWS Medford OR
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov