Extreme Cold Warning Issued for North Bay, East Bay, and Central Coast Regions
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NOAA issued it on April 6, 2026, 4 months ago. Warnings of this kind stay in effect for hours to a few days, so this page is a historical record of what was issued, not a current warning. For conditions where you are right now, check weather.gov (US), weather.gc.ca (Canada), the Met Office (UK), or the Bureau of Meteorology (Australia).
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The National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for several California regions, with sub-freezing temperatures as low as the mid-20s expected Friday morning.
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- Record type
- Extreme Cold Warning
- Affected area
- Northern and Central California
- Issued
- April 6, 2026
- Issuing authority
- NWS San Francisco
The warning type, named area, and issue time define this record. Confirm all three against the original agency notice before treating it as current.
Record status: historical. It was issued 4 months ago; use the issuing agency's live warning service for current conditions in Northern and Central California.
Alert Details
The National Weather Service in San Francisco CA has issued an Extreme Cold Warning for multiple regions across the North Bay, East Bay, and Central Coast. This alert indicates that dangerously cold conditions are likely to impact the area.
Affected Areas
The warning covers a broad geographic area including:
- North Bay Interior Mountains and Valleys
- East Bay Interior Valleys and Hills
- Eastern Santa Clara Hills
- Southern Salinas Valley, Arroyo Seco, and Lake San Antonio
- Santa Lucia Mountains and Los Padres National Forest
- Interior Monterey County and San Benito County, including Pinnacles National Park
What You Should Do
Residents are advised to take the following precautions to ensure safety:
- Heating Safety: Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to avoid fire hazards. Never use generators or grills indoors due to the risk of carbon monoxide poisoning.
- Personal Protection: Dress in multiple layers if you must be outdoors.
- Animal Care: Ensure pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth.
- Plant Protection: Cover or tend to sensitive crops and vegetation, as the cold may damage or kill them.
- Warming Centers: Check with local city or county officials for the locations of available warming centers.
Expected Conditions
Forecasters expect very cold, sub-freezing temperatures ranging from the mid-20s to the low-30s. These conditions pose a significant risk of hypothermia to people, pets, and livestock during prolonged exposure. Sensitive populations, including unhoused individuals, are at particularly high risk.
Timeline
The Extreme Cold Warning is specifically in effect from 1:00 AM to 9:00 AM PST on Friday, February 20.
Original source: NOAA Official Notice ↗
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