When will Sacramento region see its coldest temperatures during the freeze warning?

The National Weather Service expects sub-freezing temperatures to span across the Central Valley this week, dipping as low as 25 degrees in the region.

The coldest morning is expected between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, when temperatures in Sacramento will hover just below 30 degrees, according to the most recent forecast. The National Weather Service issued a “hard freeze warning” from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m.

The freeze warning starts at 2 a.m. Wednesday, with temperatures falling to at least 32 degrees overnight into the early morning. This will repeat each morning through Friday with six to eight hours of freezing temperatures in some places.

Low temperatures will be in the mid 20s to low 30s in the Central Valley and adjacent foothills.

Here’s the latest detailed forecast, as of 9 a.m. Feb. 23.

Sacramento freeze forecast

Wednesday

Sacramento will see sunny skies with a high near 55.

Wednesday night into Thursday morning

The area can expect widespread frost after 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. The low will be 28 degrees.

Thursday

High near 57 degrees.

Thursday night into Friday morning

The low will be 31 degrees, with widespread frost starting early Friday morning.

Friday

The high will inch back up above 60 degrees. The freeze warning expires at 9 a.m.

How to prepare

The NWS shared tips on its Twitter account on how residents can prepare for the cold weather, such as preventing pipes from freezing by letting cold water trickle from the faucet and opening cabinet doors so warm air can circulate around the plumbing.

Ready.gov, a government resource that helps people prepare for emergencies and natural disasters, also outlines tips on how to brace for the cold. It includes installing and testing smoke alarms and carbon monoxide detectors and gathering supplies in case of a power outage.

It also recommends that people avoid driving on the road, if possible, and limit time outdoors. If you need to be outside, wear warm clothes and be aware of frostbite and hypothermia symptoms.

Warming centers

For those in need of a place to stay during the cold weather, Sacramento County will be opening two warming centers Tuesday through Friday. Masks are required at these facilities and will be provided to guests. There will be blankets, food and water. If you have a pet, it must be on a leash or in a carrier.

• DHA Annex, 1725 28th Street - 7 p.m. to 7 a.m.
• Creekside Adult School, 2641 Kent Drive - 8 p.m. to 8 a.m.

There are other warming centers in the city, other than the county-run facilities.

• Sacramento City Hall, 915 I St., Sacramento - 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. on Wednesday and Thursday

• Barbara Morse Wackford Center, 9014 Bruceville Rd., Elk Grove - 8 p.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday to Thursday

• Capitol City Seventh Day Adventist, 6701 Lemon Hill Ave., Sacramento - 6 p.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday to Saturday

• Union Gospel Mission, 400 Bannon St., Sacramento - 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. nightly until further notice

Individuals can call 211 for more information about warming centers, dates and locations.

This story was originally published February 22, 2022 at 2:26 PM.