It's time to "chill" out and protect those plants!
Environment Canada has issued a yellow-level frost advisory for the Foothills region, including Okotoks, due to expected temperatures to fall to near or below freezing overnight. The advisory, which also affects other communities in Foothills County and surrounding areas, was issued on Wednesday.
The affected areas include Okotoks, High River, Diamond Valley, Longview, Blackie, Cayley, Aldersyde, De Winton, and Priddis, as well as Nanton, Claresholm, Stavely, Vulcan County, and Siksika Nation.
Environment Canada predicts that temperatures will drop to near zero or below overnight Wednesday into Thursday morning, carrying a moderate impact level with high forecast confidence.
Residents are advised to take preventative measures to protect cold-sensitive plants, trees, and crops. Environment Canada recommends covering up plants, especially those in frost-prone areas.
Residents are encouraged to continue monitoring weather alerts and forecasts as conditions develop.
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