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Pendleton, OR – A freeze warning is in effect for low-lying areas along the Blue Mountain foothills and the lower Columbia Basin, with a chance of freezing temperatures overnight into Saturday morning.
According to the National Weather Service, regions in blue shading on the provided map face a risk of frost or freezing conditions, especially in areas marked with darker blue, indicating a higher likelihood. This freeze may impact crops, garden plants, and sensitive vegetation, urging residents to take precautions.
The forecast includes the following specifics for various cities:
- Pendleton Area: 5-25% chance of freezing temperatures, with the last average freeze date recorded on April 22.
- Walla Walla Area: 5-25% chance, with the last average freeze date between April 1 and May 5.
- Tri-Cities Area: 5-35% chance, with the last average freeze date expected on April 24.
- Hermiston Area: 5-25% chance, with the last freeze typically occurring around April 30.
- Yakima Area: 5-25% chance, with the last freeze date expected around May 7.
- Ellensburg Area: 5-25% chance, with an average last freeze occurring around May 7.
Residents are urged to protect outdoor plants and sensitive vegetation, as temperatures in the low 30s are possible in these areas.
