Freeze watch in place for NC High Country for Tuesday - temperatures could sink to 30

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A freeze watch was released by the NWS Blacksburg VA on Sunday at 1:27 p.m. valid for Tuesday between midnight and 9 a.m. The watch is for Ashe, Alleghany and Watauga counties.

The NWS informs, "Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees possible."

"Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," explains the NWS. "Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure outdoor objects. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold."

This watch is in effect until Tuesday at 9 a.m.

Freeze watch or warning - this is what it means

Freeze warnings are issued from May to October (but can be extended if necessary), when low temperatures are expected to be 29-32 degrees. If there is a potential for temperatures to fall into these thresholds, a freeze watch may be issued a few days ahead of time.

According to the NWS, if a freeze warning or watch is issued for your area, there is little you can do to protect plants. If you can move your sensitive plants inside, do so because the freeze will likely kill them, depending on the severity of conditions.

Source: The National Weather Service

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This story was originally published April 19, 2026 at 1:30 PM.