Freeze Watch for Simcoe Highlands: Protect Plants and Plumbing
A Freeze Watch has been issued for the Simcoe Highlands from this evening through Tuesday morning, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30F possible, requiring residents to protect plants and outdoor plumbing.
Residents of the Simcoe Highlands are advised to take immediate action to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing due to a Freeze Watch issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) Pendleton, OR.
Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees Fahrenheit are possible starting this evening, October 12, and continuing through Tuesday morning, October 13. This Freeze Watch is effective from 9:54 AM PDT on October 12 until 9:00 AM PDT on October 13.
The NWS warns that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Additionally, unprotected outdoor plumbing may be damaged. Residents should take steps now to cover tender plants or bring them indoors. Exposed pipes should be insulated or drained to prevent freezing.
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