Freezing Temperatures To Hit Watsonville

WATSONVILLE, CA — Just a week after record-high temperatures hit the Central Coast, Mother Nature is overcompensating with a round of near-freezing temperatures and high winds.

The moderate cold snap started Sunday, and was followed Monday by the Bay Area’s first rain in 45 days. The coldest weather is predicted on Tuesday and Wednesday nights, and last until Saturday morning.

Watsonville is expected to see a low of 31 degrees Tuesday night, with widespread frost expected before 9 a.m. and possible thunderstorms, according to the National Weather Service.

Wednesday will see a high of 56 degrees and lighter winds of 5 to 10 miles per hour, but temperatures will plunge to about 32 Wednesday night, and remain at freezing on Thursday morning. Thursday and Friday nights can expect similar temperatures. Temperatures will warm to about 66 Saturday, and drop to about 41 at night.

“Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold,” the National Weather Service warned. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.”

Unhoused populations are advised to seek shelter at night. Here is a list of shelters in and around Watsonville.