Rohnert Park, Cotati Freeze Warning Extended Through Thursday Morning

ROHNERT PARK AND COTATI, CA — The National Weather Service has extended a freeze warning for parts of the North Bay including Rohnert Park and Cotati through Thursday morning.

Frost and freezing temperatures are expected throughout most of the Bay Area from 1 a.m. Thursday until 9 a.m. Thursday, according to the NWS.

Dry and colder conditions are expected all week, with inland frost and sub-freezing temperatures across the interior valleys expected each morning.

All Bay Area coastal communities will go under a frost advisory, except downtown San Francisco, the agency said.

Rohnert Park and Cotati temperatures are expected to hit 30 degrees at 6 a.m. Thursday with a “RealFeel” of 31 degrees, according to the latest AccuWeather forecast. It’s expected to warm up to 57 degrees later in the day.

The coldest temperatures are expected in the interior valleys of Napa and Sonoma counties.

"It's going to be another chilly one tonight," the NWS tweeted.

"Frost and freezing temperatures return for much of the area, with several more cold nights ahead. Remember to protect people, pets, plants, and pipes from the cold!"

The NWS is urging residents to follow the “Four P’s” of cold weather protection:

• People: Wear layers, limit exposure to cold, check heaters in advance.
• Plants: Cover or bring sensitive plants indoors.
• Pets: Bring pets indoors at night and provide them with warmth
• Pipes: Wrap/cover exposed outdoor pipes to prevent freezing.

Message From Sonoma County Government

Sonoma County officials recommend residents limit time outdoors, as serious medical conditions including hypothermia and frostbite can develop with prolonged cold weather exposure.

People who are unhoused are encouraged to move to their nearest shelter if possible. Some winter shelters in Sonoma County have expanded capacity on a first-come, first-served basis, with many offering wraparound services as well. The following locations are offering services and/or shelter:

• Reach For Home - located at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 209 W. Matheson St. in Healdsburg. Check-in is from 6 to 9 p.m. Limited dinners are available at 6 p.m. Guests must check out by 7 a.m. The shelter is open to adults and families.
• Petaluma Fairgrounds, Beverly C Wilson Center, 175 Fairgrounds Drive, Petaluma. Open through the morning of Dec. 15, 8 p.m. to 9 a.m. Light snacks, coffee, and tea will be served. Community members will need a COVID Test and be required to wear a mask.
• Sonoma Veterans Memorial Building, 126 1st St. W. Sonoma. Open Wednesday, Dec. 14, 7 p.m. through Thursday, Dec. 15, 9 a.m. Masks are required to be worn at all times. Light snacks and beverages may be provided. Food that is ready to eat is permissible; kitchen access will not be available.
• Social Advocates for Youth Dream Center, 2447 Summerfield Rd., Santa Rosa. Age restricted to 18- to 24-year-olds. Call the crisis line before 5 p.m. (1-888-729-0012) to reserve a spot or drop in at Coffee House Teen Shelter before 5 p.m. to reserve a spot (1243 Ripley St. Santa Rosa). After reserving a spot, youth must arrive at Coffee House Teen Shelter between 6 and 7 p.m. for transportation to Dream Center.

For the most up-to-date information about warming centers around Sonoma County visit: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/extreme-cold/.

— Bay City News contributed to this report