Cold weather advisory issued for Northern California for Friday

"Northern California was placed under a cold weather advisory by the National Weather Service on Wednesday at 11:54 p.m. The advisory is valid for Friday, Jan. 9 between 1 a.m. and 9 a.m. According to the NWS San Francisco CA, Cold conditions with temperatures in the low to mid 30s expected. Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock."

"Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken, the NWS said. Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to avoid sparking a fire indoors. Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result. Check with your local, city, or county officials for information on available warming centers."

"Understanding cold weather alerts Cold weather advisory: Be Aware. A cold weather advisory is issued when seasonably cold air temperatures or wind chill values, but not extremely cold values, are expected or occurring. Be sure you and your loved ones dress appropriately and cover exposed skin when venturing outdoors. Extreme cold warning: Take Action! An extreme cold warning is issued when dangerously cold air temperatures or wind chill values are expected or occurring."

Northern California has a cold weather advisory for Friday, Jan. 9 from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m., with temperatures expected in the low to mid 30s. These cold conditions threaten sensitive populations, including unhoused individuals, and prolonged exposure can cause hypothermia in people, pets, and livestock. Sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation may be damaged or killed without precautions. Portable heaters must be used properly; generators and grills must not be used indoors because of carbon monoxide risk. Local officials can provide warming center information. Affected areas span coastal ranges, valleys, hills, and Monterey and Salinas regions. A cold weather advisory signals hazardous cold; an extreme cold warning signals dangerously cold conditions and advises avoiding outdoor exposure.

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