A freeze warning has been issued for 11 p.m. tonight through 10 a.m. Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.
The first freeze of the season is expected for most of the area tonight, the weather service said.. Sensitive vegetation will need to be protected to avoid damage or death.
Residents are advised to wrap or drain outdoor water pipes to avoid freezing and possible bursting of pipes, according to the weather service.
Residents who have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above-ground pipes to protect them from freezing, the weather service said.
Showers may continue through 10 a.m. Friday, with today’s high reaching 45 degrees, according to the weather service.
Well below normal temperatures are expected through the weekend, the weather service said.
Wintry precipitation may affect the entire area late Sunday night into Monday. There is a chance of snow on Monday, according to the weather service.
Today, there is a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 45 with a north wind of 16 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Tonight, areas of frost are possible before 3 a.m., and after 4 a.m., according to the weather service. The low will be around 31 with a north wind of 6 to 11 mph.
Saturday, there could be widespread frost before 10 a.m., the weather service said. The high will be near 48 with an east wind of 7 to 9 mph.
Saturday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 39, according to the weather service, and an east wind of 6 to 8 mph.
Sunday, there is a 40 percent chance of rain, with a high near 47 and an east wind of 9 mph, the weather service said. Between a tenth and quarter of an inch of rain is possible.
Sunday night, there is a 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 1 a.m., with a low of 29, according to the weather service. Less than a tenth of an inch of rain is possible.
Monday, there is a 30 percent chance of snow, with a high near 33, the weather service said.
Monday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 23, according to the weather service.
Tuesday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 38, the weather service said.
Tuesday night, it will be partly cloudy, with a low of 30, according to the weather service.
Wednesday, it will be mostly sunny, with a high near 52, the weather service said.
Wednesday night, it will be mostly cloudy, with a low of 37, according to the weather service.
Thursday, it will be partly sunny, with a high near 53, the weather service said.