When will Fresno region see its coldest temperatures during the freeze warning?
The National Weather Service expects sub-freezing temperatures to span across the central San Joaquin Valley this week, dipping as low as 25 degrees in the region.
The coldest time is expected between Wednesday night and Thursday morning, when temperatures in Fresno could get down below 28 degrees, according to the most recent forecast.
Some places in the Valley — Merced, Madera, Lemoore and others — have a higher likelihood to get below 26 or even 24 degrees, forecasts say.
The freeze warning started at 2 a.m. Wednesday, with temperatures falling to at least 32 degrees overnight into the early morning. That repeats 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 Valley and foothills.
Here’s the latest detailed forecast, as of 8 a.m. Feb. 23.
Wednesday
Fresno will see sunny skies with a high of about 52, and light winds.
Wednesday night into Thursday morning
The area can expect widespread frost after midnight through 9 a.m. Thursday. The low will be about 29 degrees, but could get under 28.
Thursday
High near 56 degrees.
Thursday night into Friday morning
The low will be 31 degrees, with widespread frost starting about 2 a.m. Friday.
Friday
The high will inch back up about 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.
Anyone can call 211 for information about warming centers, dates and locations.
