SignalsAZ.com Prescott News Podcast - WARNING: Sudden Freeze to Hit Arizona Overnight

Episode Date: November 21, 2025

Send us a text and chime in!A surge of cold air moving across the Southwest is expected to drive temperatures sharply downward in southern Arizona, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a freeze warning for early Friday morning. The alert comes as forecasters anticipate a rapid drop in temperatures that could reach the mid-twenties in some communities. The incoming cold front poses concerns for crops, outdoor plumbing and sensitive vegetation across the region. Subfreezing temperatures can harm produce, stress local agriculture and damage unprotected water lines. The cold spell is part of a larger cooling trend moving through western states, adding urgency for residents in... For the written story, read here >> https://www.signalsaz.com/articles/warning-sudden-freeze-to-hit-arizona-overnight/Check out the CAST11.com Website at: https://CAST11.com Follow the CAST11 Podcast Network on Facebook at: https://Facebook.com/CAST11AZFollow Cast11 Instagram at: https://www.instagram.com/cast11_podcast_network

Text-to-speech audio articles made possible by Cast 11 Talking Glass Media. A surge of cold air moving across the southwest is expected to drive temperatures sharply downward in southern Arizona, prompting the National Weather Service to issue a freeze warning for early Friday morning. The alert comes as forecasters anticipate a rapid drop in temperatures that could reach the mid-20s in some communities. The incoming cold front poses concerns for crops, outdoor plumbing and sensitive vegetation across the region. Sub-freezing temperatures can harm produce, stress local agriculture and damage unprotected water lines. The cold spell is part of a larger cooling trend moving through western states, adding urgency for residents in vulnerable areas to prepare. Areas that will feel the cold.

The National Weather Service Office in Tucson has issued the warning for several valleys in low elevation zones throughout southern Arizona. These include the Upper Santa Cruz and Alter Valley, the Upper San Pedro River Valley, eastern Cochise County below 5,000. and feet in the Upper Gila River Valley. Communities such as Clifton, Benson, Sierra Vista, Safford, Nogales, Wilcox and Douglas are expected to experience some of the lowest readings. The freeze warning will remain in effect from 2 a.m. until 9 a.m. on Friday. Forecasts call for temperatures between 24 degrees and 30 degrees. Residents are being urged to take precautions to protect gardens, pets, plumbing and any equipment that could be affected by the cold. steps residents should consider before the cold arrives. People living in the affected areas can

reduce risk by wrapping exposed pipes, covering or bringing in outdoor plants, and staying up to date on weather alerts. Those who work outdoors or rely on agricultural operations should plan for possible disruptions or delays until conditions improve. What the outlook shows for the holiday week although the short-term forecast includes unusually cold mornings, the longer range outlook from the Climate Prediction Center suggests that much of Arizona may see slightly warmer than average temperatures during the period from November 25th through the 29th. Other Western states will also continue to see winter weather advisories as the broader cold pattern moves east. Catch up with more local news stories on Signalsaz.com. Be in the know with the F1 RSD2 No

Ultimate Holiday Guide. Coming soon to your area.