Record-Breaking Cold In Livermore Recorded Tuesday

LIVERMORE, CA — Following weeks of warm weather, temperatures across the East Bay plummeted this week. Livermore was among several Bay Area cities to break records Tuesday. Overnight lows in Livermore dipped to frigid 27 degrees, busting the 1942 record of 28 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. Daytime highs will creep up to 55 degrees in Livermore this week.

The cold snap is predicted to continue in the Bay Area, with gusty winds expected late tonight through Thursday night, according to the National Weather Service. There's a slight chance to a chance of light rain and snow above 2,000 feet through today thanks to a storm system moving over the region, according to the weather service.

Starting tonight, another storm system is expected to bring windy conditions and a chance of light rain and snow showers above 2,000 feet late through Thursday, the weather service said.

The strongest winds will be along the coast and over the higher elevations, according to the weather service. With these conditions in mind, Contra Costa Animal Services is encouraging residents to keep their animals indoors during the cold weather.

"In weather this cold, it is important to limit your pet's exposure to freezing temperatures," said Beth Ward, director of Contra Costa Animal Services.

Taking shorter walks and making sure outdoor housing is insulated can help ensure pet safety, the agency said. If you witness a pet suffering from exposure, call your local humane society or 3-1-1.

Other tips:

• Keep pets inside whenever possible
• Keep an ID tag on your pet's neck
• If you keep your pet outside, make sure they have a warm, covered place
• Make sure outside pets' water dishes don't freeze
• Outdoor cats sometimes sleep under car hoods. Bang loudly on the hood before starting your car.

Protect temperature sensitive plants by wrapping sheets or burlap around trees, shrubs and bring pots indoors.

Bay City News contributed to this report / Image by apiguide, Shutterstock.com