Freeze watch affecting Lower Garfield and Asotin counties Saturday

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On Thursday at 11:18 p.m. the NWS Spokane WA released a freeze watch valid for Saturday between midnight and 8 a.m. for Lower Garfield and Asotin counties.

The NWS informs, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible."

"Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered," says the NWS. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

This watch is in effect until Saturday at 8 a.m.

Freeze watch or warning - this is what it means

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the NWS, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 23, 2026 at 11:21 PM.