Garfield County, CO

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In effect from Sunday 04/19 10:00 PM MDT – Monday 04/20 9:00 AM MDT

Issued by NWS Grand Junction CO

What

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 expected.

Where

Central Yampa River Basin and Central Colorado River Basin.

When

From 10 PM this evening to 9 AM MDT Monday.

Impacts

Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

What to do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas impacted

  • Central Yampa River Basin
  • Central Colorado River Basin

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

Weather Story

Created by the NWS Grand Junction WFO

High pressure will remain in place across the region Monday, with temperatures nearly 15 degrees above normal expected. Moisture will increase this afternoon, leading to some additional cloud cover and a chance of thunderstorms and showers on the southern mountains.

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