A Freeze Watch is in effect from late Friday night through Saturday morning for six zones in Trinity, Mendocino and Lake counties in Northern California.
Temperatures could fall as low as 25 degrees.
NWS Eureka issued the watch at 9:12 p.m. PDT Thursday.
Frost and freezing temperatures could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Where the Freeze Watch Applies
Trinity County: Southern Trinity, Northwestern and Central Trinity, and Northeastern Trinity.
Mendocino County: Northwestern Interior Mendocino and Northeastern Interior Mendocino.
Lake County: Northern Lake.
Locations include Weaverville, Hayfork, Trinity Center, Douglas City, Junction City, Big Bar, Carrville, Willits, Covelo, Laytonville and Potter Valley.
What to Expect
When: late Friday night through Saturday morning.
Temperatures: sub-freezing lows as cold as 25 degrees are possible.
Impacts: frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation, and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
NWS Eureka said earlier this week that cold overnight temperatures would allow frost to form, and chilly temperatures continue through the week.
How to Protect Plants and Pipes
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
Protect pets and sensitive plants.
Cover or drain outdoor plumbing before the coldest hours.
Local forecasts and alerts: NWS Eureka and the NWS Eureka hazards map.
