The FIRST FREEZE Is Coming to Utah, California, and Nevada on These Dates!
Get ready, folks! Fall is officially here, and it's bringing the chill with it! While we love the cozy, sweater weather vibes, the temperatures are about to take a dive. Utah, California, and Nevada are all bracing for the first freezes of the season, and depending on where you live, you might even wake up to some frost—or if you’re lucky, snow! According to the Old Farmer’s Almanac, these states are due for a frosty wake-up call real soon.
WHEN WILL THE FIRST FREEZE HAPPEN?
UTAH:
- Salt Lake City: November 1
- Provo: October 16
- Richfield: September 20
- Kanab: October 16
- Moab: October 17
- St. George: November 5
- Cedar City: October 7
- Hurricane: October 31
Utah’s gearing up for some serious snow this year! With above-average snowfall predicted, especially in the western Rockies and Lake Tahoe area, you can expect flakes flying as early as mid-November. January and March are looking extra snowy, so keep those snow shovels handy! The good news? Temps won’t be too brutal—just a bit colder than usual, with some icy snaps in late November and January.
CALIFORNIA:
- Bakersfield: December 1
- Berkeley: December 25
- Burbank: December 16
- Chino: December 10
- Mission Viejo: December 28
- Modesto: November 29
- Napa: November 28
- Ontario: December 22
- Pasadena: January 1
- Rancho Cucamonga: December 22
- Redding: November 16
- Riverside: December 15
- Sacramento: November 26
- San Bernardino: December 11
- Stockton: November 28
- Thousand Oaks: December 17
- Vallejo: December 17
California’s winter forecast is a mixed bag. Northern California might get off easy, but the rest of the state? Prepare for a wetter-than-usual winter. Major storms are on the horizon for December and January, with the mountains expecting some serious snowfall. Lower elevations? Cold, soggy, and a little miserable. The chilliest snaps will hit in mid-December and late January—so get ready!
NEVADA:
- Boulder City: November 9
- Caliente: October 4
- Carson City: October 1
- Ely: September 7
- Henderson: December 8
- Las Vegas: December 1
- Laughlin: December 14
- Mesquite: November 8
- Moapa Valley: November 16
- Pahrump: October 28
- Reno: October 21
- Wendover: October 19
Even Las Vegas, known for its scorching summers, is prepping for a colder-than-normal winter. Snow is expected in the northern parts of Nevada, and don’t be surprised if you see some flakes in the desert! The coldest periods will hit mid-November, December, and early February, so desert dwellers, buckle up for a shocker!
Time to bundle up, stock up on cocoa, and embrace the chilly weather headed our way!