Freeze warning issued for Modesto area. Here’s how long cold weather is expected to last
Time to bundle up, Modesto.
The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning in effect from 10 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, to 10 a.m. Tuesday for most of the Valley, predicting chilly conditions and areas of frost.
Low temperatures in the Valley are expected to range from 30 to 36 degrees.
“These cold temperatures could be hazardous to pets, plants, and those without adequate heating,” the warning says. “Frost and freeze conditions could impact sensitive vegetation.”
Here’s what to expect in Modesto:
Which areas could see freezing temperatures?
According to the warning, frost and freeze conditions will affect the entire Sacramento Valley as well as northern San Joaquin Valley and other areas of Northern California.
Cities affected include Modesto, Stockton, Sacramento, Chico and Redding.
How low will temperatures get in Modesto?
The weather forecast for Modesto calls for winds around 10 mph, gusting up to 21 mph in the afternoon, with a high near 59 degrees on Monday.
Winds will calm slightly in the evening, ranging from 3 to 6 mph.
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Skies will remain mostly clear, and the temperature will dip to around 38 degrees overnight.
On Tuesday, expect increasing cloud cover with a high of 57. Light, variable winds will sweep at about 6 mph by morning.
Tuesday evening will bring mostly cloudy skies, with the temperature dropping to a low of 47. Winds will pick up to 6 to 10 mph, gusting up to 20 mph.
How can I prepare for cold weather in Modesto?
During a freeze warning, the weather agency advises taking extra precautions to keep people, pets, pipes and plants safe.
You should limit time outdoors and be prepared for potential power outages.
It’s important to check on elderly or vulnerable individuals to ensure they’re comfortable and safe, the weather agency said.
Keep pets warm, dry and indoors whenever possible. Be sure your animals’ food and water don’t freeze, and limit their time outside, making sure they’re bundled up when they do go out.
To protect pipes, insulate them if you can, open sink cabinets to allow warm air to reach exposed pipes and disconnect hoses while turning off water to sprinklers.
To keep plants healthy, understand their temperature thresholds and cover them before the cold arrives to help trap heat and protect them from freezing.
