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Arizona Braces for Frigid Freeze: Lows in the 20s!
5 Dec
Summary
- Freeze warning issued for eastern Arizona communities until Friday morning.
- Temperatures could drop as low as the mid-20s, risking crops and plumbing.
- Broader winter storm impacts millions across the Western United States.
Communities across Arizona are bracing for a significant freeze as a warning from the National Weather Service indicates temperatures could drop into the 20s early Friday morning. This cold snap poses a considerable threat to local agriculture, sensitive vegetation, and potentially unprotected outdoor plumbing systems.
The freeze warning specifically targets eastern Cochise County below 5,000 feet, the upper Gila River Valley, upper San Pedro River Valley, upper Santa Cruz River Valley, Altar Valley, Globe, Miami, San Carlos, and the Tonto Basin. Temperatures are expected to range from the mid-20s to low 30s in these areas between 2 a.m. and 9 a.m. MT.
This localized freeze warning is occurring amidst a broader weather system affecting the Western United States, where millions have been urged to take precautions. Other states like Idaho, Montana, Utah, and Wyoming are also experiencing alerts, with some Colorado areas anticipating heavy snowfall and strong winds.
