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Freeze Warning Issued: Protect Plants Tonight

A Freeze Warning is in effect for Southern Trinity, Northeastern Interior Mendocino, and Northern Lake counties from 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Monday, October 12, with temperatures as low as 28 degrees expected; residents should protect sensitive plants.

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10/11/2026 · Ukiah edition

A Freeze Warning has been issued for Southern Trinity, Northeastern Interior Mendocino, and Northern Lake counties, effective from 1 AM PDT to 9 AM PDT on Monday, October 12. Residents in these areas should take immediate steps to protect tender plants from sub-freezing temperatures expected to drop as low as 28 degrees Fahrenheit.

The National Weather Service in Eureka, CA issued the warning at 3:09 PM PDT today, October 11. Affected locations include Gravelly Valley Airport in Northern Lake, Round Valley (including Covelo) in Northeastern Interior Mendocino, and Hayfork Valley, Peanut, the Highway 36 corridor from Mad River to Forest Glen, and Ruth in Southern Trinity.

These conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Unprotected outdoor plumbing may also be damaged. The warning expires Monday, October 12, at 9:00 AM PDT.

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