Mariposa possible low temp 31 degrees.
Oakhurst possible low temp 30 degrees.
December 28, 2018 - The National Weahter Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Hard Freeze Warning for the Central and Southern San Joaquin Valley starting from 12:00 A.M. on Saturday morning through 10:00 A.M. Sunday.
Rural areas will feel the coldest temperatures down to around 28 degrees while urban areas will feel conditions just above freezing.
Durations below 32 degrees may last up to 6 hours while conditions near 28 degrees may only last an hour or two.
Sunday morning lows will be a degree or two warmer.
Take cautions to protect exposed garden plants and pipes.
The freezing temperatures will also be a threat to pets and livestock.
Hard Freeze Warning
URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE National Weather Service Hanford CA 254 AM PST Fri Dec 28 2018 West Central San Joaquin Valley-East Central San Joaquin Valley- Southwestern San Joaquin Valley-Southeastern San Joaquin Valley- Including the cities of Los Banos, Coalinga, Mendota, Fresno, Hanford, Lemoore, Avenal, Corcoran, Bakersfield, and Visalia 254 AM PST Fri Dec 28 2018 ...HARD FREEZE WARNING IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM PST SUNDAY... The National Weather Service in Hanford has issued a Hard Freeze Warning, which is in effect from midnight tonight to 10 AM PST Sunday. The Hard Freeze Watch is no longer in effect. * TEMPERATURES...Minimum temperatures of 28 to 32 in most rural areas. Urban areas will have lows in the lower to mid 30s. Temperatures will be slightly warmer Saturday night into Sunday morning. * TIMING...Late Friday night through Saturday morning and again late Saturday night until Sunday Morning. * IMPACTS...Long durations below freezing will kill unprotected vegetation. Exposed water pipes could burst. Pets and livestock may be affected by the cold as well. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... A Hard Freeze Warning means sub-freezing temperatures are imminent or highly likely. These conditions will kill crops and other sensitive vegetation.
Source: NWS
