Lane County, OR

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In effect from Saturday 10/31 12:00 AM PDT – Saturday 10/31 9:00 AM PDT

Issued by NWS Portland OR

What

Temperatures of 36 degrees or lower will result in frost formation.

Where

Portions of northwest and west central Oregon and southwest Washington.

When

From midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Saturday.

Impacts

Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

Additional Details

Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.

What to Do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.


Areas Impacted

  • Clatsop County Coast
  • Tillamook County Coast
  • Central Coast of Oregon
  • Central Oregon Coast Range
  • Lower Columbia River
  • Inner Portland Metro
  • East Portland Metro
  • Outer Southeast Portland Metro
  • West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft
  • Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties
  • Lane County Cascade Foothills
  • Willapa Hills
  • Cowlitz County Lowlands
  • Inner Vancouver Metro
  • East Clark County Lowlands

Tips to Stay Safe

A Frost Advisory means that your area is likely to see frost developing overnight, which can harm young or vulnerable plants. Cover these plants before the sun goes down to help them retain heat. 

In effect from Saturday 10/31 12:00 AM PDT – Saturday 10/31 9:00 AM PDT

Issued by NWS Portland OR

What

Sub-freezing temperatures of 32 degrees or lower are possible.

Where

In Oregon, Clackamas County Cascade Foothills, East Central Willamette Valley, Tualatin Valley, West Central Willamette Valley, and Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands. In Washington, North Clark County Lowlands.

When

From late tonight through Saturday morning.

Impacts

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

Additional Details

Frost and freeze headlines are only issued through the growing season of April 1 through October 31. Therefore, frost or freeze headlines will not be issued beginning November 1, even though similar low temperatures are possible. Additionally, frost and freeze headlines will no longer be issued this growing season for the Upper Hood River Valley, southern Willamette Valley, south Washington Cascade Foothills, and north Oregon Coast Range as these locations have already experienced a hard freeze earlier in October.

What to Do

Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.


Areas Impacted

  • Central Oregon Coast Range Lowlands
  • Tualatin Valley
  • West Central Willamette Valley
  • East Central Willamette Valley
  • Clackamas County Cascade Foothills
  • North Clark County Lowlands

Tips to Stay Safe

A Freeze Watch means that temperatures will be low enough to lead to freezing in some areas. 

  • 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 

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