First published Oct 22, 2026, 7:36:15 PM UTC · Last updated Oct 22, 2026, 7:36:15 PM UTC

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Freeze Watch — NWS Pendleton OR

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Freeze Watch issued October 22 at 11:50AM PDT until October 24 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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A weather alert covers the eastern Columbia River Gorge in Oregon and Washington, with possible freezing temperatures Friday evening through Saturday morning and advisory-level winds from 7 p.m. through 11 a.m. Friday. It was published October 22, 2026, at 11:50 a.m. PDT.

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Affected location: Eastern Columbia River Gorge of Oregon and Washington

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The alert advises caution while driving, securing outdoor objects, and protecting sensitive plants, citing possible tree damage, outages, crop losses, and plumbing damage.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Watch issued October 22 at 11:50AM PDT until October 24 at 10:00AM PDT by NWS Pendleton OR

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