Hood River, OR – A Freeze Watch has been issued for the Upper Hood River Valley, where temperatures are forecast to dip below freezing late Monday night into Tuesday morning, according to the National Weather Service in Portland.
Forecasters say temperatures could fall between 28°F and 32°F, with the coldest readings likely near Parkdale. The advisory remains in effect from late Monday evening through Tuesday morning, October 14.
The weather service warns that frost and freeze conditions could damage crops, sensitive plants, and unprotected plumbing. Residents in Odell and Parkdale are urged to wrap exposed pipes, bring sensitive plants indoors, and allow faucets to drip overnight to prevent freezing.
Cold air will linger into Tuesday morning before daytime temperatures rebound into the upper 40s and low 50s.
For official updates and preparedness guidance, visit weather.gov/portland.
