Frost/Freeze — Merced and Madera, California

2020-11-28 · Merced and Madera, California

Event narrative

Several locations reported minimum temperatures between 27 and 31 degrees on November 28.

Wider weather episode

The cold and dry airmass which pushed into the San Joaquin Valley on November 25 remained in place for several days, and with clear skies and light winds prevailing; temperatures dropped below the freezing mark for 3 to 6 hours on the morning of November 28 with lows ranging between 27 and 31 degrees at most stations.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 923121. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.