A Severe Freeze Warning is in effect for Western Siskiyou County; Central Siskiyou County; South Central Siskiyou County; Eastern Curry County and Josephine County; Jackson County through 12 October 2026, 09:00. The alert was issued by the National Weather Service and is in effect from 11 October 2026, 19:43 until 12 October 2026, 09:00. The advisory lists the urgency as Expected, the certainty as Likely, and the severity as Severe.
Freeze Warnings generally indicate that temperatures may fall to levels that could harm sensitive vegetation and outdoor systems. The official description notes sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 degrees in Oregon and that in northern California these temperatures could be around 23 degrees. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
For safety and preparedness, contact emergency services at 911 if there is an immediate life-threatening situation and follow guidance from the National Weather Service (NWS) and local authorities or emergency services. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold by covering them or bringing them indoors. Consider insulating or draining exposed outdoor water pipes and bringing pets indoors. These actions may reduce risk to property and livestock during the warning period. View the hazard area in detail at https://www.wrh.noaa.gov/map/?wfo=mfr.
