Oregon Freeze Warning | Effective 04/16/2026 20:28

Headline: 
Freeze Warning issued April 16 at 8:28PM PDT until April 17 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Portland OR
Event: 
Freeze Warning
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 16, 2026 - 8:28pm
Expires: 
April 17, 2026 - 9:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 25 to 28 degrees expected. * WHERE...South Willamette Valley, Foothills of the Northern and Central Oregon Cascades, West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft, and Upper Hood River Valley. * WHEN...From 1 AM to 9 AM PDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Instruction: 
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to drip slowly. Take steps now to protect tender outdoor plants from the cold. Consider temporarily moving outdoor potted plants indoors if they are sensitive to cold temperatures.
Area Description: 
Benton County Lowlands; Linn County Lowlands; Lane County Lowlands; West Columbia River Gorge of Oregon above 500 ft; Upper Hood River Valley; Clackamas County Cascade Foothills; Cascade Foothills of Marion and Linn Counties; Lane County Cascade Foothills
Forcast Office: 
NWS Portland OR