Adams County, CO

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In effect from Friday 04/17 8:00 PM MDT – Saturday 04/18 8:00 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Denver CO

What

Prolonged sub-freezing temperatures dropping down into the 18 to 24 degree range.

Where

All of the Front Range Urban Corridor and northeast plains of Colorado.

When

From 8 PM this evening to 8 AM MDT Saturday.

Impacts

If not drained or protected, damage to above ground irrigation lines will be likely. A hard freeze could kill sensitive vegetation and damage fruit trees.

What to do

Disconnect water hoses.
Drain above ground irrigation lines.
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Larimer County Below 6000 Feet/Northwest Weld County
  • Boulder And Jefferson Counties Below 6000 Feet/West Broomfield County
  • North Douglas County Below 6000 Feet/Denver/West Adams and Arapahoe Counties/East Broomfield County
  • Elbert/Central and East Douglas Counties Above 6000 Feet
  • Northeast Weld County
  • Central and South Weld County
  • Morgan County
  • Central and East Adams and Arapahoe Counties
  • North and Northeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/North Lincoln County
  • Southeast Elbert County Below 6000 Feet/South Lincoln County
  • Logan County
  • Washington County
  • Sedgwick County
  • Phillips County

Tips to stay safe

A Freeze Warning means that temperatures will drop below freezing in your area. 

  • Bring young or vulnerable plants indoors to protect them from the cold
  • Wrap or drain outdoor pipes to prevent them from freezing
  • Drain in-ground sprinkler systems 

From the forecaster

Tonight's Low Temperatures

Created by the NWS Denver/Boulder WFO

Clearing skies and cold over the plains with a hard freeze. Isolated light snow showers over the high mountains overnight.

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