Cochise County Alerts
Freeze Warning issued January 8 at 9:40AM MST until January 10 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Headline
Freeze Warning issued January 8 at 9:40AM MST until January 10 at 9:00AM MST by NWS Tucson AZ
Description
* WHAT...Sub-freezing temperatures expected as low as:
Friday 20 to 25 degrees,
Saturday 15 to 20 degrees.
* WHERE...Eastern Cochise County below 5000 feet, Upper Gila River
Valley, and Upper San Pedro River Valley.
* WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM MST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Frost and hard freeze conditions could result in
frostbite for people, kill crops, livestock and pets left
outdoors, and significant damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...There is higher confidence for coldest
temperatures on Saturday morning. The coldest temperatures will be
experienced between midnight to 9 AM each morning. Localized
patchy fog can inhibit the colder temperatures.
Instructions
Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.
To prevent water pipes from freezing; wrap or drain or allow them to
drip slowly.
Additional Details
| Type | Alert |
| Phenomena | Freeze |
| Severity | Warning |
| Event Code | NWS |
| Area | Upper San Pedro River Valley including Sierra Vista/Benson; Eastern Cochise County Below 5000 Feet including Douglas/Willcox; Upper Gila River and Aravaipa Valleys including Clifton/Safford |
| Sent | Thursday, January 8, 2026 9:40 AM MST |
| Expires | Thursday, January 8, 2026 5:45 PM MST |
| Sender | NWS Tucson AZ |
| Id | urn:oid:2.49.0.1.840.0.471da82cb7e26972df91078f3cc68ca19c62ed6d.002.1 |