Marin Freeze Warning Extended Through Thursday Morning

MARIN COUNTY, CA — The National Weather Service has extended a freeze warning for parts of the North Bay including Marin County through Thursday morning.

Frost and freezing temperatures are expected throughout most of the Bay Area later tonight and into 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 NWS said.

San Rafael temperatures are expected to hit 34 degrees at 6 a.m. Thursday with a “RealFeel” of 32 degrees, according to the latest AccuWeather forecast. It’s expected to warm up to 55 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.

Marin has activated its Severe Weather Emergency Shelter program for people experiencing homelessness. For more information, visit here.

— Bay City News contributed to this report