Summary
Thousands of people in six U.S. states are facing very cold temperatures as low as 21 degrees Fahrenheit. The National Weather Service has issued freeze warnings and frost advisories for parts of Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oregon. They are advising people to protect plants and water pipes from the cold.
Key Facts
- Temperatures may drop to 21 degrees Fahrenheit in some areas.
- Freeze warnings are in effect for Wyoming, New Mexico, Colorado, Nebraska, Kansas, and Oregon.
- The freezing temperatures could harm crops and other plants.
- People are advised to protect pipes by wrapping, draining, or allowing them to drip.
- Warnings and advisories are in place from late Saturday to Sunday morning in various states.
- Specific areas affected include Cheyenne in Wyoming and the Hood River Valley in Oregon.
- Frost advisories involve states like Texas, Oklahoma, Idaho, and parts of Oregon.
