A freeze warning was issued for Phoenix on Monday night, and severe freezing continues in the Pinal County area.
In northern Arizona, scattered snow showers were expected throughout the day in areas above 4,000 feet.
“Today’s highs will hit highs in the high 40s and low 50s, making it the coldest temperature in the last three, possibly four years for the region,” said Jared, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service Phoenix. Heil spoke about the situation around Phoenix on Monday.
Nighttime lows are expected to range from 30 to 35 degrees in the Valley, potentially endangering plants, pipes and pets. Here are some tips:
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Subzero temperatures can damage exposed plants.
The National Weather Service recommends:
- Bring sensitive plants indoors.
- Cover outdoor plants with a variety of materials, including frost cloths, blankets, towels, cardboard boxes, liquid frost inhibitors, and cactus Styrofoam cups.
When temperatures drop below freezing, the expansion of water can cause pipes to burst. According to Consumer Reports, burst pipes are “one of the most common causes of property damage” during freezing weather.
according to american red crosshere’s how to prepare it:
- If your garage has a water line, keep the garage door closed.
- Open kitchen and bathroom cabinet doors to allow warm air to circulate near the plumbing.
- Run cold water from a faucet connected to a pipe that is exposed to the outdoors or to an unheated area indoors.
- The National Weather Service recommends covering exposed pipes.
If it’s cold for us, it’s cold for our furry friends.
Do not expose your pet to the cold as the temperature will drop. Let’s go inside.
