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Freeze Warning Issued for Grande Ronde Valley: Protect Plants!

10/5/2025

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The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a freeze warning for the Grande Ronde Valley, Monday midnight to 10 a.m., with lows near 30°F.
Earlier, a freeze watch for the Grande Ronde Valley projected lows to 29°F.
A hard freeze is expected Sunday through Tuesday; protect plants and plumbing from frost and freezing conditions.

History

Historical Context

The winter freeze of 1976 in the United States caused record low temperatures, damaging over 50% of crops in areas like Oregon. This historical event underscores the vulnerability of agriculture to sudden cold snaps. Today’s freeze warning for the Grande Ronde Valley, predicting lows near 30°F, highlights ongoing challenges farmers face in protecting their crops from frost damage.

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Story summary

The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a freeze warning for the Grande Ronde Valley, Monday midnight to 10 a.m., with lows near 30°F.
Earlier, a freeze watch for the Grande Ronde Valley projected lows to 29°F.
A hard freeze is expected Sunday through Tuesday; protect plants and plumbing from frost and freezing conditions.

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