Freeze Watch Threatens Plants Overnight into Thursday
The National Weather Service office in Grand Junction has issued a Freeze Watch for parts of southwest Colorado. The advisory runs from late Wednesday night through Thursday morning.
Forecast details
Overnight lows may fall to about 27 degrees. The coldest readings are likely after midnight and before sunrise.
Frost could form quickly on exposed surfaces. The advisory covers the Four Corners region, including Durango and Pagosa Springs.
Areas most at risk
Communities in the Animas River Basin and the San Juan River Basin will see the lowest temperatures. Cortez, Mancos, and Dove Creek are flagged for widespread frost.
A Freeze Watch threatens plants overnight and will continue into Thursday morning. Agricultural areas and home gardens face particular danger.
Impacts on property and vegetation
Early spring growth can suffer damage from even a brief freeze. Sensitive vegetation and newly emerging crops are most vulnerable.
Unprotected outdoor pipes in colder valleys may freeze. Homeowners should treat exposed plumbing as a priority.
What residents should do
- Cover outdoor plants with frost cloth or blankets.
- Move potted and sensitive vegetation indoors.
- Insulate or drain exposed outdoor plumbing.
Outlook
The freeze threat should ease after sunrise on Thursday. Officials warn additional cold alerts could arrive later in the week if similar conditions return.
Filmogaz.com will provide updates as new information becomes available from the National Weather Service.
