First published Oct 12, 2026, 1:11:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 12, 2026, 1:11:15 PM UTC

Freeze Watch issued October 12 at 5:57AM PDT until October 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

A Freeze Watch covers parts of Oregon and Washington from the evening of October 12 through Tuesday morning, with temperatures as low as 30 possible. The alert says frost or freeze conditions could kill crops and sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing; it advises protecting tender plants.

Why it matters

The alert identifies possible damage to crops, sensitive vegetation, and outdoor plumbing and advises taking protective steps now.

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: 3/10The 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: 5/10How time-sensitive the event is, from low urgency (1) to immediate attention needed (10).

Sources

Primary official sourceFreeze Watch issued October 12 at 5:57AM PDT until October 13 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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