Phoenix, AZ – A Freeze Watch is in effect Tuesday night through Wednesday morning across the Phoenix metro area, including Scottsdale and Glendale, as temperatures are expected to dip into the lower 30s. Residents are urged to take precautions to protect sensitive plants, outdoor pets, and exposed plumbing.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), frost and freeze conditions could damage crops, vegetation, and unprotected outdoor plumbing. The warning extends across the Northwest Valley, East Valley, and central Phoenix, impacting key areas such as Buckeye, Avondale, and Queen Creek. Forecast lows for Wednesday morning include mid-30s for Phoenix and upper 20s in surrounding areas.
This cold snap marks a significant shift for the region, with high temperatures rebounding into the mid-60s by Wednesday afternoon under sunny skies. Thursday and Friday will remain clear, with highs near 70 degrees and lows in the upper 30s to low 40s. The weekend brings a slight chance of showers Saturday night into Sunday, with daytime highs in the mid-60s.…