First published Oct 30, 2026, 2:42:15 AM UTC · Last updated Oct 30, 2026, 12:26:15 PM UTC

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Freeze Watch — NWS Seattle WA

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Freeze Watch issued October 29 at 6:55PM PDT until October 31 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Seattle WA

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The NWS issued a Freeze Watch for the Middle Chehalis River Valley and the lowlands of Lewis and southern Thurston Counties, with temperatures as low as 28 possible from late tonight through Saturday morning. The source says frost or freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing; it advises protecting tender plants.

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Affected location: Middle Chehalis River Valley and lowlands of Lewis and southern Thurston Counties, Washington

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The source urges taking steps now to protect tender plants from the possible freeze.

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Oct 30, 2026, 11:51 AM UTC
The NWS issued a Freeze Watch for the Middle Chehalis River Valley and the lowlands of Lewis and southern Thurston Counties, with temperatures as low as 28 possible from late tonight through Saturday morning. The source says frost or freeze conditions could harm crops and sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing; it advises protecting tender plants.
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