hard freeze

Example Sentences

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A hard freeze watch is in effect for the Cuyama Valley, southern Salinas Valley and the San Luis Obispo County interior valleys, where temperatures could hover between 24 to 27 degrees overnight.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 8, 2024

Farms were hit hard, just after many growers endured a hard freeze in May.

From Washington Times • Jul. 15, 2023

Russia’s heavy armor could sink in the muddy territory until a hard freeze, they noted.

From New York Times • Dec. 23, 2021

If a hard freeze or a dreaded Arctic blast is forecast, I hustle my semi-protected plants into our unheated garage until the worst of the weather has passed.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 13, 2021

There had been a hard freeze during the night, and their breath steamed in the air.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston