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Freeze Watch Issued for Wallowa County: Protect Plants and Pipes

A Freeze Watch has been issued for Wallowa County from late Friday night through Saturday morning, with temperatures as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit possible; residents should protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing.

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10/08/2026 · La Grande edition

Wallowa County residents are advised to take immediate steps to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing as a Freeze Watch has been issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton, Oregon. The watch is effective from late Friday night, October 9, through Saturday morning, October 10.

Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit are possible throughout Wallowa County during this period. These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.

The NWS urges residents to prepare now. Actionable steps include covering tender plants or bringing them indoors. Additionally, consider insulating outdoor pipes that may be vulnerable to freezing temperatures.

This Freeze Watch was issued on October 8 at 11:36 AM PDT and will remain in effect until October 10 at 10:00 AM PDT.

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