Frost/Freeze — Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, California

2025-01-09 · Caruthers - San Joaquin - Selma, California

Event narrative

Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 29 and 32 degrees on January 9.

Wider weather episode

A cold and dry airmass settled over the San Joaquin Valley on January 8. With clear skies and light winds prevailing over the valley, temperatures briefly dropped below the freezing mark during the morning of January 9 in the rural portions of the central portion of the valley extending from south of Merced to north of Bakersfield.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1222386. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.