First published Oct 12, 2026, 5:20:16 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 5:20:16 PM UTC

Freeze Warning issued October 12 at 10:48AM MDT until October 13 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

A freeze warning covers Eastern Magic Valley, Shoshone/Lava Beds, Arco/Mud Lake Desert, and Lower Snake River Plain from 4 AM to 9 AM MDT on October 13, with temperatures as low as 29°F expected. The source says frost or freezing conditions could harm crops, sensitive plants, and unprotected outdoor plumbing, and advises protecting tender plants.

Why it matters

The warning calls for action to protect tender plants ahead of expected sub-freezing temperatures.

Location

Categories: severe-weather-and-natural-disasters

Generated scores

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

Confidence: 8/10How 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: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFreeze Warning issued October 12 at 10:48AM MDT until October 13 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID

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