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Extreme Cold Warning, California

Severe

Very cold conditions with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s expected. Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals.

Ended Friday, January 9, 2026.

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Map of California with this warning The Extreme Cold Warning covers Greenfield, King City, Carmel Valley Village. I-280I-680I-580I-380US 101GreenfieldCarmel Valley VillagePine CanyonTres PinosCALIFORNIA25 mi I-280I-580US 101GreenfieldCarmel Valley VillagePine CanyonCALIFORNIA50 mi I-280I-580US 101GreenfieldCALIFORNIA50 mi I-280I-580GreenfieldCALIFORNIA50 mi
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Details from the National Weather Service

What
Very cold conditions with temperatures in the mid 20s to low 30s expected.
Where
Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, Eastern Santa Clara Hills, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio.
When
Until 9 in the morning this morning.
Impacts
Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock.

Updates

  1. Allowed to end on time. January 9, 2026
  2. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 9, 2026
  3. Reissued with no change to the times or amounts. January 8, 2026
  4. Replaces the Extreme Cold Watch. January 7, 2026