Frost Advisory Issued For Sunday As Cold Conditions Continue

WASHINGTON — The cold temperatures western Washingtonians saw early Saturday will be sticking around for the next few mornings at the very least.

The National Weather Service's latest forecast predicts a cold weather system will continue pushing its way across the region through Monday, bringing with it what they're calling the "first widespread frost and freeze of the season."

Sunday morning, temperatures are predicted to be in the upper 20s and 30s— cold enough to damage or even kill some sensitive plants. The NWS also warns temperatures that cold could have other dangerous impacts, potentially freezing outdoor pipes or causing ice to form on wet roads and sidewalks.

As a result, a frost advisory has been issued for most of western Washington starting at 2 a.m. Sunday and lasting until 10 a.m. The advisory warns residents to wrap or drain outdoor water pipes, cover in-ground sprinkler systems and take plants indoors.

Forecasters say commuters should also be especially cautious on untreated roadways, where black ice could form overnight Sunday.

The advisory may expire before noon, but the afternoon highs won't be that much warmer, with temperatures largely in the lower 4os, barely scraping into the lower 50s in some regions.

On the brighter side, the gusts that plagued parts of the state Saturday will likely have largely passed by Sunday.

Overnight Sunday into Monday morning is expected to be much the same as Saturday night, with lows in the mid-to-low 30s and further potential for black ice accumulation and overnight frost.

There is a light at the end of the tunnel, however. The storm is expected to have largely passed by Monday night, where lows will be in the upper 30s. By Tuesday the climate will be much more moderate, with afternoon highs back in the mid-50s and overnight lows in the upper 40s.