Porterville Weather

Frost Advisory

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE - San Joaquin Valley / Hanford, CA
Issued: Wednesday, March 10 2010 - 10:56 PM PST
Expires: Thursday, March 11 2010 - 7:00 AM PST
Weather Zone: CAZ092 - Southeastern San Joaquin Valley
Location: Porterville, CA

FROST ADVISORY remains in effect from 2 AM to 7 AM PST Thursday...

A FROST ADVISORY remains in effect from 2 AM to 7 AM PST Thursday for the central and southern San Joaquin Valley.

Timing: clear skies and diminishing wind has set the stage for frost formation throughout much of the San Joaquin Valley. A few clouds near the Sierra foothills may help limit frost development on the far east side of the valley.

Temperatures: 30 to 32 degrees may occur in the coldest rural areas. Frost duration for many places will be from 1 to 3 hours...except up to 5 hours in wind sheltered areas.

Locations include: Hanford...Lemoore...Avenal...Corcoran... Merced...Madera...Los Banos...Coalinga...Mendota...Caruthers... stratford...Sanger...Reedley.

Impacts: frost sensitive vegetation can be damaged or killed if left unprotected.

Precautionary/preparedness actions...

A FROST ADVISORY means that frost is likely or occurring. Take action now to protect any ornamentals and other plants that cannot tolerate frost.