Severe Freeze Warning is in effect for the affected areas of California through 14 October 2026, 08:00, issued by the National Weather Service (NWS). The alert covers Northern Owens Valley and is listed with severity Severe, urgency Expected, and certainty Likely. The advisory period is in effect from 12 October 2026, 23:16 until 14 October 2026, 08:00.
What it means: A Freeze Warning indicates conditions that may produce freezing temperatures. Temperatures between 28 to 32 are expected early Wednesday morning. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Safety guidance: If you are in affected areas, follow NWS and local authorities’ advice and be prepared to contact emergency services at 911 if needed. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold, such as covering them or moving them indoors. Consider insulating or draining exposed outdoor water pipes to reduce the risk of damage. Stay informed through local emergency services and official NWS updates.
