Winter weather leaves SLO County shivering. Check out these frosty photos
Anybody checking their weather apps in the North County overnight was in for a surprise.
Amid the more commonplace cloud and rain icons was one a bit more foreign to San Luis Obispo County residents: a snowflake.
Overnight temperatures throughout the county were expected to dip into the low 20s and even the low teens in parts of North County.
Those cold temperatures arrived at the same time a weak storm system was moving through the area, bringing precipitation.
On Tuesday, the National Weather Service issued an updated winter weather advisory for parts of North County, warning of icy conditions and the possibility of a light dusting of snow across the area. That advisory has been lifted as of Wednesday at 10 a.m.
Though snow was not visible Wednesday morning, frost did coat much of the North County as the sun began to rise, creating a sparkling layer across much of the landscape.
Here are some pictures from North County’s frosty morning:
(Have your own pictures you’d like to submit to The Tribune? Email reporter Kaytlyn Leslie at kleslie@thetribunenews.com.)
How cold did it get in SLO County?
The National Weather Service measures temperatures in two SLO County cities, both of which saw low temperatures in the 30s on Tuesday night.
According to the data, Paso Robles hit a low of 33 degrees Tuesday, while San Luis Obispo recorded a low of 39 degrees.
The cold is expected to continue through Sunday, with overnight lows of 23 degrees in Paso Robles on Wednesday, though it is possible some parts of the North County could see temperatures in the teens.
The National Weather Service issued a new advisory, this time a freeze watch, for coastal areas of San Luis Obispo County through Thursday morning.
According to the Weather Service, sub-freezing temperatures between 28 and 32 degrees are possible along the coast between Wednesday night and Thursday morning.
The Weather Service warned frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Warming centers in San Luis Obispo and Arroyo Grande are expected to stay open through Thursday night.
This story was originally published February 23, 2022 at 11:13 AM with the headline "Winter weather leaves SLO County shivering. Check out these frosty photos."