Garfield County, UT

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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 

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.

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