Freezing Temps Expected In Napa County Through New Year's Eve

NAPA COUNTY, CA — New Year's Eve and the weekend leading up to it are expected to be chilly in Napa County and throughout the Bay Area, according to the National Weather Service. North Bay temperatures are expected to dip to 29 degrees overnight into Saturday, and the East and South Bays will see lows in the 30s Saturday morning.

Because forecasted winds could drop temperatures below 20 degrees, the Napa County Office of Emergency Services and Napa County Public Health Division advised Friday of possible weather impacts, including hypothermia due to exposure or poor insulation and black ice on roadways.

Napa County public health officials also said Friday that those in need of shelter services should call 707-346-5242. The South Napa Shelter, located at 100 Hartle Court in Napa and the Winter Shelter located at 575 Third Street in Napa, will be open.

Saturday night's low in Napa will be around 32, the forecast shows.

Winds are expected to pick up Sunday night and Monday, and then die down again, according to the NWS SF Bay Area.

North Bay and Bay Area temperatures should rise slightly for New Year's Eve, but not by much.

"They should be weakening as we go into (New Year's Eve), but it still could be breezy," NWS meteorologist Cynthia Palmer said.

New Year's Day highs will be in the upper 50s in the North Bay and throughout the Bay Area.

Napa County officials provided the following advice for getting through the cold temperatures.

Staying Safe and Signs of Hypothermia

The Napa County Office of Emergency Services and Napa County Public Health Division advise residents to dress warmly, stay hydrated and drive safely.

Hypothermia is caused by prolonged exposure to very cold temperatures. Hypothermia often impacts older adults with inadequate food, clothing or heating; babies sleeping in cold bedrooms; people who remain outdoors for long periods. Warning signs include: Shivering, exhaustion, confusion, fumbling hands, memory loss, slurred speech, drowsiness, bright red and cold skin, or very low energy.

If you notice any of these signs, get medical attention immediately.

Make sure your space heaters, fireplaces, and portable generators are working properly to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning or other injuries.
Wrapping exposed pipes with insulation or blankets will help keep them from freezing.

Protect Your Pets

Pet owners are advised to bring pets indoors during extreme cold temperatures. Extra blankets or pet clothing, including covering the paws to ward off possible freezer burn from the cold ground, will help keep pets warm.

Bay City News Service contributed to this report.

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