First published Oct 16, 2026, 7:32:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 16, 2026, 7:32:15 PM UTC

Freeze Warning issued October 16 at 11:26AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

Sub-freezing temperatures of 26–29°F are expected from midnight until 9 AM MDT Saturday in Sedgwick and Phillips counties, including Julesburg and Holyoke. The warning advises protecting tender plants and outdoor water pipes.

Why it matters

The warning identifies possible damage to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.

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: 6/10How 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 16 at 11:26AM MDT until October 17 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Denver CO

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