Another freeze warning is in effect for Sacramento area. How cold will it get?
You might want to keep the heater on and the blankets out. The National Weather Service is predicting more freezing temperatures for the Sacramento region.
Following a freeze warning over the weekend, the Weather Service issued another freeze warning for Monday and Tuesday mornings.
The freeze warning will remain in effect 2 to 9 a.m. Tuesday for cities including Sacramento, Redding, Chico, Modesto and Stockton, the NWS said.
Residents in the Sacramento Valley, Carquinez Strait, Delta and Northern San Joaquin Valley may see temperatures drop as low as 27 to 32 degrees, according to the agency.
It’ll be colder in the rural areas, the service said.
How low will temperatures in Sacramento go?
In Sacramento, frost is expected in some areas early Tuesday morning before 9 a.m, the NWS said.
Highs for Monday and Tuesday will be near 62 degrees, the agency said, with a low near 34 degrees on Monday and a low around 40 degrees on Tuesday.
Chances of rain also begin Tuesday night in the area.
The NWS forecast is similar for Roseville, Folsom and Elk Grove, with highs for Monday and Tuesday expected around 62.
Lows will be also in the 30s for Monday and 40s on Tuesday.
How do I prepare my home for cold weather?
Cover outdoor plants. You should take steps now to protect outside plants from the cold, according to the National Weather Service. Sheets, blankets, towels or cardboard boxes can be used.
Protect your pipes. Wrap, drain or slowly drip outdoor water pipes to prevent them from freezing or possibly bursting, the NWS says. You should drain in-ground sprinklers and cover pipes that lay above ground.
Covering swimming pools is not necessary. You may choose to cover your pool to prevent dirt and debris from collecting in the water, according to Royal Swimming Pools, but you don’t have to cover it to prevent it from freezing over.
Do not use your oven as a heat source. Using your oven to heat your home is ineffective and dangerous, according to Stanislaus County’s Extreme Cold/Freeze Contingency Plan. There is an increased risk of carbon monoxide poisoning when leaving your oven open. Children and pets could also be severely burned.
Watch for signs of frostbite and hypothermia. Look for discoloration of the skin, numbness or waxy skin as symptoms of frostbite. Confusion, dizziness, exhaustion and shivering are signs of hypothermia, according to the county’s contingency plan.
This story was originally published November 27, 2023 at 11:06 AM.