California Faces Another Potential Freeze Threat in February
Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley, CA-
By Jordan Okumura
02.11.13
California has faced another round of freezing conditions. A freeze warning has been issued for the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley. The warning, which began Saturday morning, remains in effect until today, Monday, at 9 am Pacific Standard Time. The locations to feel the possible effects include Hanford, Lemoore, Merced, Madera, Coalinga, Mendota, Porterville, and Tulare.
Temperatures were anticipated to drop into the 25 to 28 degree range in outlying areas and between 30 to 32 in larger urban areas with frost likely, according to the National Weather Service.
Durations below 28 degree temperatures and lower, detrimental to crops, could have lasted from 1 to 6 hours while 32 degree temperatures may have lasted up to 10 hours. Early blooming Spring plants could suffer damage or be killed.
According to the Bakersfield Californian, crops could be damaged by the cold snap that has taken ahold in Kern County where concern is arising about early-blooming crops. Meteorologist, Jeff Barlow of the National Weather Service in Hanford noted on Friday that the short warm spell the region has enjoyed has allowed some stone fruits to begin to bloom.
We are keeing our fingers crossed as California again feels the threat of tumbling temperatures. Stay tuned to AndNowUKnow for further updates on the weather complications in the state.
