An updated freeze warning was issued by the National Weather Service on Tuesday at 10:49 p.m. valid for Wednesday between midnight and 9 a.m. for Lower Yampa River Basin, Central Yampa River Basin, Debeque to Silt Corridor, Central Gunnison and Uncompahgre River Basin and Paradox Valley/Lower Dolores River.

The NWS informs, “Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees expected.”

“Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” states the NWS. “A Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.”

What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the NWS, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.

Source: The National Weather Service