First published Oct 11, 2026, 9:34:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 11, 2026, 9:34:15 PM UTC

Freeze Watch issued October 11 at 2:04PM PDT until October 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

A freeze watch covers the Grande Ronde Valley, where temperatures as low as 23°F are possible from Monday evening through Tuesday morning. The source advises protecting tender plants.

Why it matters

The possible frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and damage 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: 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: 4/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

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