Freeze Watch Issued for Grande Ronde Valley, Central Oregon: Protect Plants
A Freeze Watch has been issued for the Grande Ronde Valley and Central Oregon, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees expected from late Friday night through Saturday morning; residents should protect sensitive plants now.
A Freeze Watch has been issued for the Grande Ronde Valley and Central Oregon, effective from late Friday night through Saturday morning. The National Weather Service in Pendleton, OR, warns of sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit.
Residents in the affected areas should take immediate steps to protect tender plants from the cold. Frost and freeze conditions are possible, which could kill sensitive vegetation and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
The Freeze Watch is in effect from October 9, 2026, and is expected to expire by 10:00 AM PDT on October 10, 2026.
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