First published Oct 23, 2026, 4:57:16 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 23, 2026, 4:57:16 AM UTC

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Freeze Watch — NWS Eureka CA

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Freeze Watch issued October 22 at 9:12PM PDT until October 24 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

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The NWS issued a Freeze Watch for parts of Trinity, Mendocino, and Lake counties in California, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 possible late Friday night through Saturday morning. The source warns of possible damage to crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing, and advises protecting tender plants.

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Affected location: Trinity, Mendocino, and Lake counties, California

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The watch advises taking steps now to protect tender plants from possible freeze damage.

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U.S. National Weather Service Alerts NWS Freeze Watch issued October 22 at 9:12PM PDT until October 24 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA

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