UPDATE: Freeze watch for Western Siskiyou County for Friday, says the NWS

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On Wednesday at 5:05 p.m. the NWS Medford OR released an updated freeze watch valid for Friday between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. for Western Siskiyou County.

The NWS informs, "Sub-freezing temperatures ranging from 26 to 32 degrees possible."

"Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," says the NWS. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

This watch is in effect until Friday at 9 a.m.

What to do if there is a freeze watch or warning

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the NWS, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 1, 2026 at 11:07 AM.