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Freeze Warning Issued: Protect Your Plants Now!
22 Feb
Summary
- A freeze warning is active for Western Antelope Valley Foothills.
- Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 26 to 30 degrees are expected.
- Frost and freeze conditions could damage sensitive vegetation.
A freeze warning is in effect for the Western Antelope Valley Foothills, Eastern Antelope Valley Foothills, and Cuyama Valley. The National Weather Service issued the alert on Friday, February 20, 2026, valid from midnight to 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026. Residents in these areas should prepare for dangerously cold conditions.
Temperatures are predicted to drop to between 26 and 30 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service warns that frost and freeze conditions could prove fatal to crops and other sensitive vegetation. Additionally, unprotected outdoor plumbing may suffer damage. Residents are advised to take immediate steps to protect their plants from the cold and secure any vulnerable plumbing.
While emergency alerts will be issued for considerable or catastrophic hazards, citizens are encouraged to sign up for county alert systems for lesser risks. The National Weather Service notes that once a freeze warning is issued, options to protect plants are limited, emphasizing the importance of moving sensitive plants indoors if possible.
