Freeze Watch Issued for Wallowa County: Protect Plants and Plumbing
A Freeze Watch has been issued for Wallowa County from this evening until tomorrow morning, with temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit possible, prompting an urgent need to protect plants and outdoor plumbing.
Wallowa County residents should take immediate steps to protect tender plants and outdoor plumbing. The National Weather Service (NWS) in Pendleton, Oregon, has issued a Freeze Watch for Wallowa County, effective from this evening, October 12, until tomorrow morning, October 13, at 9:00 AM PDT.
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 degrees Fahrenheit are possible. These conditions could result in the death of crops and other sensitive vegetation, and potentially damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
The NWS advises residents to take action now to cover or bring indoors any sensitive plants. Additionally, consider insulating outdoor pipes to prevent damage. The Freeze Watch was issued at 9:54 AM PDT on October 12, 2026, and is set to expire at 4:00 PM UTC today.
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