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In effect from Saturday 06/06 10:00 PM PDT – Sunday 06/07 11:00 AM PDT

Issued by NWS Spokane WA

What

Temperatures ranging from 29 to 36 degrees will result in frost formation.

Where

Tiger, Boulder Creek Road, Schweitzer Mountain Road, Metaline Falls, Metaline, Chesaw Road, Winthrop, Wauconda, Newport, Sherman Pass, Twisp, Mazama, Sandpoint, Oroville, Eastport, Disautel Pass, Northport, Omak, Athol, Conconully, Methow, Inchelium, Republic, Okanogan, Loup Loup Pass, Brewster, Fruitland, Flowery Trail Road, Tonasket, Orin-Rice Road, Colville, Ione, Bridgeport, Priest River, Highway 20 Wauconda Summit, Chewelah, Nespelem, Springdale-Hunters Road, Clark Fork, Bonners Ferry, Kettle Falls, and Deer Park.

When

From 10 PM Saturday to 11 AM PDT Sunday.

Impacts

Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.

What to Do

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.


Areas Impacted

  • Northern Panhandle
  • Northeast Mountains
  • Okanogan Highlands
  • Okanogan Valley
  • Western Okanogan County

Tips to Stay Safe

A Frost Advisory means that your area is likely to see frost developing overnight, which can harm young or vulnerable plants. Cover these plants before the sun goes down to help them retain heat. 

Briefings

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From the Forecaster

Colder Weekend

Created by the NWS Spokane WFO

Heads up: Unseasonably cold weather is on the way this weekend. A cold storm system will track across the region starting Friday night, with the coldest temperatures hitting Saturday night into Sunday morning. Here’s what you need to know to prepare: 🏔️ Mountain Snow: Light snow is expected above 4,000-4,500 feet in the Cascades. 🌱 Protect Plants: Frost and freeze conditions are likely in the northern valleys Saturday night into Sunday. Take steps to protect sensitive vegetation before then. 🥾 Backcountry Safety: If you are hiking or camping, winter-like conditions are returning. Pack adequate gear and extra layers to prevent hypothermia. Stay warm and stay weather-ready! For the latest localized updates, visit weather.gov/spokane.

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