Frost/Freeze — Mountains Southwest Shasta County To Northern Lake County, California

2008-04-20 · Mountains Southwest Shasta County To Northern Lake County, California

Event narrative

Freezing temperatures and frost damaged wine grapes in the foothills of Shasta, Butte, and Tehama counties.

Wider weather episode

A cool and dry airmass coupled with light winds resulted in cold morning temperatures from April 20th to the 24th in the Sacramento and Northern San Joaquin Valleys and adjacent foothills. Record low temperatures were set in several locations. Frost and freezing temperatures caused significant damage to young walnuts, prunes, peaches, pears, and wine grapes across the area.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 88172. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.