San Francisco, CA – A frost advisory has been issued for parts of Central California, including interior Monterey County and San Benito County, as temperatures are expected to drop to near-freezing levels overnight.
According to the National Weather Service, the advisory will be in effect from 11 p.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Friday. Affected areas include the Santa Lucia Mountains, Los Padres National Forest, Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San Antonio. Temperatures are forecast to reach as low as 32 degrees Fahrenheit, leading to frost formation.
Residents are advised to take precautions to protect sensitive plants and outdoor plumbing from freezing conditions. The cold temperatures may also pose a risk to vulnerable populations, including unhoused individuals, as prolonged exposure could lead to hypothermia.
Authorities recommend dressing in warm layers and limiting outdoor exposure during the early morning hours. Motorists should also be cautious of potential icy patches on rural roads, particularly in elevated areas.
This frost advisory follows a recent pattern of colder-than-average temperatures across the region. Warmer conditions are expected to return by the weekend, with daytime highs rebounding to seasonal norms.
