Freeze Warning Issued for Dixon

Anyone who has stepped outside today knows it's cold and windy. The blistery conditions have caused the National Weather Service to issue a freeze warning for the Dixon area.

The freeze warning is in effect from midnight tonight to 9 a.m., Tuesday.

"A cold dry air mass over the interior combined with clear skies and light winds tonight will allow temperatures to rapidly cool tonight to below freezing for most locations," The NWS' web site says.

Monday morning temperatures are expected to range from near 28 degrees in the coldest, rural locations, to near 32 degrees in Downtown Sacramento.

"People should take measures to protect frost-sensitive plants," the NWS said. "Make sure pets and other animals have shelter from cold temperatures. Outdoor water pipes should be wrapped ... drained ... or allowed to drip slowly."

The NWS said a freeze warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions can kill or damage crops and other sensitive vegetation.

Here is a look at the weather for the work week:

Today: Sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind between 11 and 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph.

Tonight: Clear, with a low around 31. North northwest wind around 7 mph.

Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 56. North northwest wind around 6 mph.

Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 30. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 55. Light and variable wind.

Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 33.

Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 38.

Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 57.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39.

Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 55.