Phoenix, Arizona – Freeze Warnings remain in effect across large portions of central Arizona and parts of southeastern California as sub-freezing temperatures are expected overnight Friday, Jan. 9, and again early Saturday, Jan. 10.
According to the National Weather Service in Phoenix, the first Freeze Warning is in effect from midnight through 9 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, with temperatures expected to fall into the lower 30s across the Aguila Valley, Globe/Miami, San Carlos, Superior, and Tonto Basin.
A second Freeze Warning follows from midnight Friday night through 9 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, when colder conditions are forecast. Overnight lows are expected to drop into the upper 20s in the same areas, increasing the risk of frost and freeze damage.
Additional Freeze Warnings are in effect Saturday morning, Jan. 10, for the Parker Valley, Central La Paz County, Southeast Valley/Queen Creek, Northwest and West Pinal County, and Dripping Springs, where temperatures are expected to fall into the lower 30s.
In southeastern California, the western portion of Joshua Tree National Park is under Freeze Warnings from 11 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 to 8 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, with temperatures expected in the upper 20s to lower 30s. A Wind Advisory is also in effect there from 7 p.m. Friday, Jan. 9 through noon Friday, with north winds of 30 to 40 mph and gusts up to 55 mph, creating hazardous travel conditions.
The National Weather Service warns that frost and freezing temperatures may kill crops and sensitive vegetation and damage unprotected outdoor plumbing. Residents are urged to protect plants and take steps to prevent pipes from freezing.
Early-morning travel may be affected in colder valleys, particularly in wind-prone or rural areas.
