Pass Area Under Freeze Warning From National Weather Service

BANNING-BEAUMONT, CA — While the latest winter storm has passed, sub-freezing temperatures are forecast across western Riverside County Thursday night and into Friday morning, prompting a freeze warning from the National Weather Service that includes the San Gorgonio Pass Area.

Temperatures as low as 27 degrees are predicted in the region between midnight and 8 a.m. Friday, according to the NWS. The mercury is expected to drop to 31 degrees overnight in the Pass Area.

A freeze warning is issued by the National Weather Service when significant, widespread freezing temperatures are expected.

"Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. 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," the NWS advised.

Residents should also take precautions to protect pets.

The Coachella Valley will be under a frost advisory overnight.

"Temperatures as low as 30 degrees will result in frost formation," according to the NWS's desert forecast. "Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

The chilly weather is expected to begin warming, reaching daytime highs in the low-70s by Monday in the Pass Area. The NWS shows no rain for the rest of the month.