Garfield County, UT
Alerts
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In effect from Friday 04/17 10:15 PM MDT – Saturday 04/18 12:00 PM MDT
Issued by NWS Salt Lake City UT
What
Widespread sub-freezing temperatures in the mid 20s to around 30.
Where
Northern Wasatch Front, Salt Lake Valley, Tooele and Rush Valleys, Utah Valley, Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity, and Western Canyonlands.
When
Until noon MDT Saturday.
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.
Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes.
Areas impacted
- Tooele and Rush Valleys
- Northern Wasatch Front
- Salt Lake Valley
- Utah Valley
- Capitol Reef National Park and Vicinity
- Western Canyonlands
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
Briefing
From the forecaster
Hard Freeze Conditions
Created by the NWS Salt Lake City WFO
Temperatures near or below 28F are expected across all Utah valleys above 3,000’ Thursday night into Friday morning, and again Friday night into Saturday morning. Temperatures this cold could cause widespread blossom loss, damage gardens, and may freeze external pipes such as sprinkler lines that have been activated early due to the recent warm weather.
Seven-day weather risk overview
Daily weather risk summary
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