Freeze watch issued for John Day Basin for Monday

On Saturday at 3:14 p.m. the National Weather Service released a freeze watch valid for Monday between midnight and 10 a.m. for John Day Basin.

The weather service comments, “Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 32 degrees possible John Day Basin.”

“Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing,” comments the weather service. “Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.”