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The National Weather Service<\/a> has issued a freeze warning for the Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley. Fresno has been issued a freeze watch.<\/p>\n This warning comes after the intense winter storm that fell upon the Sierra Nevada<\/a>. The winter storm<\/a> resulted in a deadly avalanche and the deaths of about eight people, according to previous Sacramento Bee reporting.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s what to know:<\/p>\n COLD temperatures are forecast for northern California tonight-Friday AM, impacting pets, people and agriculture. Those in the mountain\/foothill communities who are without power from the recent storm will be especially impacted. Prepare for the cold temperatures!!! #CAwx<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/azsU9nWTfC<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) February 19, 2026<\/a> When will temperatures drop in the Sacramento Valley?<\/p>\n The freeze warning and cold weather advisory will be in effect from midnight to 9 a.m. Friday, Feb. 20, according to the National Weather Service.<\/p>\n Sub-freezing temperatures are expected to linger Friday morning, dropping as low as 20 degrees. The advisory includes Marysville, Yuba City, Red Bluff, Oroville, Chico, Redding and Sacramento.<\/p>\n The weather service said residents should use caution when traveling outside during the freeze warning as temperatures could drop low enough to cause frostbite or hypothermia with prolonged exposure.<\/p>\n \u201cKeep pets indoors as much as possible. Make sure outdoor animals have a warm, dry shelter, food and unfrozen water,\u201d it said in the advisory. \u201cTake steps now to protect tender plants from the cold.\u201d<\/p>\n How cold will it get in Modesto?<\/p>\n The San Joaquin Valley also received a freeze warning Thursday.<\/p>\n Temperatures will be slightly warmer than the Sacramento Valley, predicted to reach as low as 28 degrees overnight.<\/p>\n \u201cFrost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation,\u201d it said in the advisory.<\/p>\n How long will the cold last?<\/p>\n While the freeze warnings are set to expire at 9 a.m. Friday, \u201cmostly dry and colder temperatures\u201d are expected to linger Friday and Saturday. The National Weather Service Sacramento expects cold overnight temperatures early Saturday as well.<\/p>\n The weather service said in its forecast temperatures are expected<\/a> to rise Sunday before rain returns<\/a> to the Sacramento Valley on Monday. Rain is expected<\/a> in the northern San Joaquin Valley on Tuesday.<\/p>\n Loading\u2026<\/p>\n Related Stories from Sacramento Bee<\/p>\n