First published Oct 14, 2026, 5:51:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 14, 2026, 5:51:15 AM UTC

Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 9:57PM MST until October 14 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

A freeze warning covers the Coconino Plateau, Grand Canyon Country, Kaibab Plateau, and Western Mogollon Rim, mainly above 6,000 feet, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 expected until 8 AM MST/9 AM MDT Wednesday. The warning says freezing temperatures may kill sensitive vegetation and put outdoor plumbing and in-ground sprinkler systems at risk.

Why it matters

The warning advises protecting tender plants and taking steps to prevent outdoor pipes and sprinkler systems from freezing.

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: 3/10How harmful or beneficial the event is, from strongly harmful (1) to strongly positive (10).
Urgency: 7/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Primary official sources

U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Warning issued October 13 at 9:57PM MST until October 14 at 8:00AM MST by NWS Flagstaff AZ

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