- A freeze warning is issued for northern Utah, including parts of Wasatch Front.
- Temperatures may drop into the upper 20s across parts of the region overnight into Tuesday.
- Residents should protect crops and plumbing from damage.
SALT LAKE CITY — If the tremendous fall foliage or recent mountain snow wasn't a reminder already, a notice of what's ahead, the National Weather Service says your thermometer should do the trick Monday night.
The agency issued a freeze warning for the northern end of the Wasatch Front and northern Utah, where temperatures are forecast to dip below the freezing point Monday night and into Tuesday morning. Temperatures may drop to as low as 29 degrees in cities like Bountiful and Ogden, and 27 degrees closer to Brigham City, according to the alert.
Meteorologists say people should take steps now to drain any in-ground sprinkler systems and cover any above-ground pipes, and protect any tender crops or garden plants before the cold temperatures seep in. They add that this might be the best time to winterize any campers or recreational vehicles, as well.
"Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing," the alert states.
It's the first freeze alert for northern Utah's lower-elevation communities this season. Temperatures may reach below freezing in Logan, while they're expected to remain a few degrees above the freezing point across the southern end of the Wasatch Front, according to the agency.
🥶 A Freeze Warning is in effect tonight into Tuesday morning for Eastern Box Elder County and portions of the Northern Wasatch Front as temperatures drop near to below freezing overnight. Take action now to protect sensitive plants, people, pets, and pipes! #utwxpic.twitter.com/wEX2yRqCOy
— NWS Salt Lake City (@NWSSaltLakeCity) October 20, 2025
The colder temperatures are on the other end of a cold front that swept through the northern half of the state Sunday night into Monday morning, keeping high temperatures capped in the mid-50s across the Wasatch Front, as compared to the 75-degree high in Salt Lake City on Sunday.
It brought in some precipitation, but nothing compared to other storms this month. More moisture is expected with other systems forecast to reach Utah this week.
Mostly clear conditions are forecast again statewide on Tuesday before the next system impacts mostly southern Utah, said KSL meteorologist Matt Johnson. It'll reach the southwest end of the state before reaching other parts of southern and central Utah between Wednesday night and Thursday morning. Some rain is possible along the Wasatch Front, but it's not as likely as in areas south of it.
Some communities could end up with close to 0.20 inches of precipitation by Thursday afternoon, according to KSL Weather models.
Long-range forecasts suggest the Wasatch Front and northern Utah will receive rain from another storm system expected to reach the region this weekend. Storm timing and precipitation projections will be better known as the system nears.
Full seven-day forecasts for areas across Utah can be found online at the KSL Weather Center.
