San Francisco, CA – Residents across inland parts of the Bay Area and Central Coast are urged to prepare for dangerously cold conditions early Sunday morning, as temperatures are expected to plunge into the upper 20s and low 30s in several regions.
According to the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, an Extreme Cold Warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. Sunday for the Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San Antonio. Forecasters say temperatures in these areas may fall well below seasonal averages, creating hazardous conditions for people, pets, and agriculture.
A Cold Weather Advisory is also in place for a wider area, including Santa Clara Valley and the eastern hills, most of San Benito County, Cholame Hills in southeastern Monterey County, North Bay interior valleys, and East Bay interior valleys. In these locations, overnight lows are expected to range from the low to mid-30s.
Weather officials warn that prolonged exposure to cold temperatures can lead to hypothermia, particularly for unhoused individuals, outdoor workers, and those without adequate heating. Pets and livestock are also at risk, and sensitive plants may suffer damage or die if protective measures are not taken.
Residents are encouraged to bring pets indoors, protect exposed pipes, and check on elderly neighbors. Agricultural operators should take frost precautions where possible.
The cold snap is expected to ease later Sunday morning as temperatures gradually rebound.
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