* WHAT…Temperatures as low as 33 to 36 will result in frost formation.
* WHERE…In Oregon, North Oregon Coast Range Lowlands, Lane County Cascade Foothills, Lane County Lowlands, and Linn County Lowlands. In Washington, Cowlitz County Lowlands and South Washington Cascade Foothills.
* WHEN…From midnight tonight to 9 AM PDT Tuesday.
* IMPACTS…Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
* AFFECTED AREAS: NORTH OREGON COAST RANGE LOWLANDS … LINN COUNTY LOWLANDS … LANE COUNTY LOWLANDS … LANE COUNTY CASCADE FOOTHILLS … COWLITZ COUNTY LOWLANDS … SOUTH WASHINGTON CASCADE FOOTHILLS
Instructions:
Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures. Consider temporarily covering sensitive plants with a lightweight cotton fabric (i.e., bedsheets, thin blankets), as this will help retain heat and provide frost protection for your plants.
Severity: Minor – Minimal to no known threat to life or property
Urgency: Expected – Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
Certainty: Likely (p > ~50%)
Category: MET: Meteorological (inc. flood)
Event Description: Frost Advisory