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Frost Advisory 7, NWS San Diego, CA

December 18, 2021Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California

NWS San Diego, CA issued this frost advisory at Dec 18, 2021, 1:47 AM PST for Riverside County, San Bernardino County, San Diego County, California. It took effect at Dec 18, 2021, 10:00 PM PST. It was in force for 10 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 18, 2021, 1:47 AM PST (09:47 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 18, 2021, 10:00 PM PST
Expired
Dec 19, 2021, 8:00 AM PST
In force
10 hr
Issued by
NWS San Diego, CA

Counties Riverside County, CA, San Bernardino County, CA, San Diego County, CA

The radar

The Santa Ana Mts radar (KSOX), 122 km from the middle of the area, began a volume at 09:49 UTC, the scan nearest the moment this went out.

Open the radar archive at this moment

The archived warnings, watches and discussions in force at that minute are drawn over the scan, this one among them.

The nearest sounding before it

San Diego, CA (KNKX), launched 00:00Z, 9.8 hours before the alert went out and 145 km from the middle of its area. This is the routine balloon launch nearest before it, the air the forecaster had in hand, not a measurement taken for the alert.

Skew-T log-pSkew-T log-p diagram, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-12-18Temperature and dew point through the depth of the atmosphere, with the mixed-layer parcel. CAPE 0 joules per kilogram.LCL10008507005003002001001 km2 km3 km6 km9 km12 km15 km-30°-20°-10°10°20°30°40°
Temperature in red, dew point in green, the mixed-layer parcel dashed.
HodographHodograph, San Diego, CA at 00:00Z on 2021-12-18The wind through the lowest 10 kilometers. Zero to 1 km storm-relative helicity 5 square meters per square second.193958Sfc1 km3 km6 km9 kmRMLM
The wind turning with height, colored by layer: ground to 1 km, 1 to 3 km, 3 to 6 km, 6 to 10 km.
Mixed-layer CAPE
0 J/kg
Mixed-layer CIN
No buoyant parcel
Mixed-layer LCL
1584 m above ground
0-6 km bulk shear
25 kt
0-1 km storm-relative helicity
5 m²/s²
0-3 km storm-relative helicity
-17 m²/s²
Significant tornado parameter
0.0
Supercell composite
0.0

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The text

As transmitted.

485 
WWUS76 KSGX 180947
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
147 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

CAZ061-181800-
/O.CAN.KSGX.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211218T1700Z/
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
147 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ554-181100-
/O.CAN.KSGX.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T1200Z/
Orange County Inland Areas-
147 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

Light winds expected tonight.

$$

CAZ048-181800-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KSGX.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona
147 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 35 will 
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, northeast 
  winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts to 30 mph. For the Frost 
  Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...For the Wind Advisory, below passes and canyons. For the
  frost Advisory in wind-sheltered valleys.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM PST each morning. For
  the Wind Advisory, until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down. Frost could kill sensitive outdoor 
  vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ050-062-181800-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
/O.EXT.KSGX.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/
San Diego County Valleys-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, Poway, and Borrego Springs
147 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will
  result in frost formation. 

* WHERE...San Diego County Valleys and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST each morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ055>057-065-181800-
/O.EXT.KSGX.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
147 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with local gusts 35 to 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Gusty winds may occur in the Cajon and Banning Passes 
  today. Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio Pass 
  Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. Tree
  limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
4 follow-up statements
832 
WWUS76 KSGX 181236
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
436 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

CAZ048-182045-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, and Corona
436 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 32 will
  result in frost formation. For the Wind Advisory, northeast
  winds 15 to 25 mph with peak gusts to 35 to 40 mph.

* WHERE...For the Wind Advisory, below passes and canyons. For 
  the frost Advisory in wind-sheltered valleys.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM PST each morning. 
  For the Wind Advisory, until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down. Frost could kill sensitive 
  outdoor vegetation if left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ050-062-182045-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-211218T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
San Diego County Valleys-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, Poway, and Borrego Springs
436 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 28 will 
  result in frost formation.

* WHERE...San Diego County Valleys and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Until 8 AM PST each morning.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ061-182045-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
Coachella Valley-
Including the cities of Indio, Palm Springs, Cathedral City, 
Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, La Quinta, and Coachella
436 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 32 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...Coachella Valley.

* WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 8 AM PST Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ055>057-065-182000-
/O.CON.KSGX.WI.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-211218T2000Z/
San Bernardino County Mountains-Riverside County Mountains-
Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills-San Gorgonio Pass Near Banning-
436 AM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...WIND ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PST TODAY...

* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 mph with local gusts 35 to 45 
  mph expected.

* WHERE...Gusty winds may occur in the Cajon and Banning Passes 
  today. Santa Ana Mountains and Foothills, San Gorgonio Pass 
  Near Banning and Orange County Inland Areas.

* WHEN...Until noon PST today.

* IMPACTS...Gusty winds could blow around unsecured objects. 
  Tree limbs could be blown down.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Use extra caution when driving, especially if operating a high
profile vehicle. Secure outdoor objects.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
042 
WWUS76 KSGX 182140
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
140 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

CAZ048-050-061-062-191300-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-Coachella Valley-
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Escondido, 
El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Indio, 
Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, 
La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
140 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO
8 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the Frost Advisory, temperatures as low as 28 will 
  result in frost formation.

* WHERE...The Inland Empire, San Diego County Valleys and San 
  Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...10 PM this evening through 8 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
282 
WWUS76 KSGX 190447
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
847 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

CAZ048-050-061-062-191400-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.211219T0600Z-211219T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
San Diego County Valleys-Coachella Valley-
San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Escondido, 
El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa, Santee, Poway, Indio, 
Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, 
La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
847 PM PST Sat Dec 18 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST SUNDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...The Inland Empire, San Diego County Valleys and San 
  Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Through 8 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left
  uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

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For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego
101 
WWUS76 KSGX 191028
NPWSGX

URGENT - WEATHER MESSAGE
National Weather Service SAN DIEGO CA
228 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021

CAZ048-061-062-191830-
/O.NEW.KSGX.FR.Y.0008.211220T0600Z-211220T1600Z/
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/
San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland Empire-
Coachella Valley-San Diego County Deserts-
Including the cities of Riverside, San Bernardino, Ontario, 
Moreno Valley, Fontana, Rancho Cucamonga, Corona, Indio, 
Palm Springs, Cathedral City, Palm Desert, Palm Desert Country, 
La Quinta, Coachella, and Borrego Springs
228 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...
...FROST ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 8 AM PST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 will result in frost formation. 
 
* WHERE...San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland 
  Empire, Coachella Valley and San Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...For the Frost Advisory, until 8 AM PST this morning and
  again overnight until 8 AM PST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

*PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

CAZ050-191600-
/O.CON.KSGX.FR.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-211219T1600Z/
San Diego County Valleys-
Including the cities of Escondido, El Cajon, San Marcos, La Mesa,
Santee, and Poway
228 AM PST Sun Dec 19 2021

...FROST ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 8 AM PST THIS MORNING...

* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 28 will result in frost 
  formation.

* WHERE...The Inland Empire, San Diego County Valleys and San 
  Diego County Deserts.

* WHEN...Through 8 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Frost could kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if 
  left uncovered.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.

&&

$$

For more information from the National Weather Service visit
http://weather.gov/sandiego

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text; the sounding from the Mesonet's radiosonde archive; radar from the NEXRAD Level II archive.