Freeze warning for Columbia Basin as temps could drop as low as 25 degrees

By Griffin Beach on Friday, October 23rd, 2026 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

PENDLETON – A freeze warning is in effect Friday night for much of the Columbia Basin, extending from Pendleton to Moses Lake.

Forecasters predict temperatures will drop below freezing to as low as 25 degrees. The National Weather Service said the cold could affect crops and sensitive outdoor vegetation. It could also cause damage to unprotected outdoor plumbing.

Affected cities include Pendleton, Hermiston, Boardman, Walla Walla and the Tri-Cities. The warning is scheduled from 11 p.m. Friday to 10 a.m. Saturday.