Bay Area Braces For More Freezing Temperatures

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA —Frost and freezing conditions are expected for many parts of the Bay Area late Thursday night and into Friday morning— conditions that will be hazardous to unsheltered populations, the National Weather Service is warning Bay Area residents.

The National Weather Service advises that people, pets, plants and pipes should be protected from the cold.

"Cold temperatures will remain the primary weather-related concern," the NWS said in its Thursday forecast. "After a seasonally cool day look for another chilly night with frost and freezing conditions likely for many areas."

The agency said lows will range from "around 40 in downtown San Francisco, to around 35 for coastal areas and within the near-coastal valleys, to the 25-35 degree range for the inland valleys and mountain ranges."

There is a freeze warning in effect for most inland portions of the Bay Area and Central Coast and a frost advisory for all coastal areas except for downtown San Francisco. The weather service expects those conditions to continue through Monday.

People should dress in layers and limit their time outside if possible. Plants should be covered or brought inside if they are sensitive to the cold, and people should bring pets inside and ensure that they have plenty of warmth.

For the latest local forecast updates, visit AccuWeather.

The National Weather Service 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.

— Bay City News contributed to this report