It's time to "chill" out and protect those plants!
Residents of Okotoks and surrounding areas in the Foothills region are bracing for a chilly night ahead, with Environment Canada issuing a frost advisory for the area.
The advisory, which was issued on Wednesday afternoon, warns of freezing temperatures accompanied by frost, expected to hit the region overnight.
Residents are being advised to take preventative measures to protect cold-sensitive plants, trees, and crops from the expected frost.
According to Environment Canada, frost advisories are issued when widespread frost or freezing temperatures are expected during the growing season, and the impact level for this advisory is listed as moderate, with high confidence in the forecast.
Residents can continue to monitor Environment Canada for updated alerts and forecasts.
- Areas affected: Okotoks, High River, De Winton, Aldersyde, Cayley, Priddis, Diamond Valley, Longview, Nanton, Claresholm and surrounding areas
- Expected impact: Freezing temperatures accompanied by frost
- Impact level: Moderate
- Confidence level: High
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