At 9:45 a.m. on Wednesday, the National Weather Service released an updated freeze warning valid from 9 p.m. until Thursday 8 a.m. for Yuma, Kit Carson and Cheyenne counties.

“Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 degrees expected,” states the NWS. “If winds can remain lighter and clouds clear then lows may temperatures may fall into the low to mid 20s with the coldest across eastern Colorado.”

“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” adds the NWS. “Drain in-ground sprinkler systems and cover above ground pipes. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent water pipes from freezing; insulate or drain or allow them to drip slowly.”

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