Monterey, CA – A freeze warning remains in effect for parts of California, including Monterey and San Benito counties, as temperatures are expected to drop as low as 28°F early Wednesday morning. A freeze watch is also in place for late Wednesday night into Thursday morning, signaling continued cold conditions.
According to the National Weather Service, the warning applies to interior Monterey County, the Santa Lucia Range, San Benito County, the Cholame Hills, the Eastern Santa Clara Hills, and the Southern Salinas Valley, including Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. The warning is active from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Wednesday, while the watch extends into Thursday morning.
Officials warn that the freezing temperatures could be hazardous to vulnerable populations, such as unhoused individuals, and could lead to hypothermia with prolonged exposure. Frost and freeze conditions may also threaten crops, sensitive vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Residents are advised to take precautions, including covering plants, insulating outdoor pipes, and letting faucets drip to prevent freezing. Those spending extended time outdoors should dress warmly to avoid cold-related illnesses.
For updated information, residents should monitor local weather alerts and take necessary steps to protect themselves and their property.
