Frost/Freeze — Delano - Wasco - Shafter, California

2023-12-09 to 2023-12-13 · Delano - Wasco - Shafter, California

Event narrative

Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 28 and 31 degrees each morning between December 9 and December 13.

Wider weather episode

A cold northwest flow aloft allowed for a modified Arctic airmass to settle over the San Joaquin Valley between December 9 and 13. As a result, minimum temperatures ranged between 28 and 31 degrees F in rural locations in the San Joaquin Valley each morning.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1144281. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.