Canon City, CO – A Freeze Watch has been issued for parts of southern Colorado, with temperatures expected to drop sharply Tuesday night into Wednesday morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Pueblo, areas including Canon City, Penrose, Springfield, and Walsh could see overnight lows as cold as 15°F, posing a threat to crops, plants, and exposed plumbing.
The alert covers eastern Fremont and Baca Counties, where residents are advised to protect sensitive vegetation and outdoor pipes ahead of the freeze. Frost conditions are likely to develop after sunset Tuesday and persist through early Wednesday morning.
Officials recommend bringing pets indoors, covering plants, and disconnecting outdoor hoses to prevent freezing damage.
For updates and forecast details, visit weather.gov/pub.
