First published 10/11/2026, 5:03:15 PM UTC · Last updated 10/11/2026, 5:03:15 PM UTC

Freeze Warning issued October 11 at 10:32AM MDT until October 12 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

A freeze warning covers Cody Foothills and three Bighorn Basin areas, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27°F possible from 11 PM until 9 AM Monday. The source says frost and freezing conditions could harm crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing, and advises protecting tender plants.

Why it matters

The warning gives affected residents time to protect tender plants before the stated overnight freeze period.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

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Confidence: 7/10How certain the assessment is based on the clarity and evidence in the cited reporting.
Geographic reach: 3/10How widely the event reaches, from a local area (1) to worldwide impact (10).
Global importance: 2/10The event's broader significance, from limited importance (1) to major global importance (10).
Impact magnitude: 3/10The scale or severity of the real-world impact, from minor (1) to extreme (10).
Positivity: 2/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 6/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFreeze Warning issued October 11 at 10:32AM MDT until October 12 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY

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