Eureka, CA – A freeze warning has been issued for some areas of Mendocino and Lake counties from 3 a.m. until 10 a.m. Thursday, with temperatures plummeting to as low as 29°F.
The warning from the National Weather Service (NWS) in Eureka covers the northwestern and northeastern Mendocino interior, including Potter Valley, Willits, Laytonville, and Covelo, and Northern Lake County around Gravelly Valley Airport.
The cold weather is hazardous to crops and delicate vegetation. Residents are asked to take care to shield plants, pets, and outdoor plumbing from possible damage.
Frost and freeze situations can also lead to dangerous driving conditions in low-lying spots. Drivers on the road early Thursday should be careful for possible ice spots on roads.
This cold snap during the late season is part of a pattern of temperature fluctuations in Northern California. Gardeners and farmers are advised to bring plants indoors or cover them, as freezing temperatures can last well into the morning hours.
For local forecasts and updates, check the National Weather Service website or local weather advisories.
