First published Oct 12, 2026, 5:19:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 5:19:15 PM UTC

Freeze Warning issued October 12 at 10:05AM PDT until October 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

The warning covers the Upper Hood River Valley, with temperatures of 28–32°F expected from midnight until 8 AM PDT Tuesday. 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 alert identifies potential damage to crops, vegetation, and outdoor plumbing and advises taking protective steps.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters, environment-and-climate

Generated scores

Scores are based on the cited reporting and use a 1–10 scale. Read the methodology.

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 12 at 10:05AM PDT until October 13 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR

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