* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 31 degrees possible.
* WHERE...North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Benton County Lowlands, Lane County Lowlands, and Linn County Lowlands Counties.
* WHEN...For the first Freeze Watch, from 11 PM Thursday through 9 AM PDT Friday. For the second Freeze Watch, from 11 PM Friday through 9 AM PDT Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS ... BENTON COUNTY LOWLANDS ... LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS ... LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS
Instructions:
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.
