Freeze Warning Issued for San Benito County

National Weather Service predicts overnight lows in the 30s, urges caution for outdoor activities.

Published on Feb. 21, 2026

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The National Weather Service has issued a freeze warning for San Benito County, California, starting at 1 a.m. and lasting until 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 21. Temperatures are expected to drop significantly overnight, with lows in the 30s forecast across the region, including the North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys, East Bay Interior Valleys, Santa Clara Valley (including San Jose), Northern Salinas Valley, Hollister Valley, and Carmel Valley.

Why it matters

Exposure to freezing temperatures can be dangerous, leading to hypothermia and other health risks, especially for vulnerable populations like the elderly, young children, and those without adequate shelter. The freeze warning is intended to alert residents to take precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their plants.

The details

The National Weather Service is advising residents to limit outdoor activities, as the cold temperatures can be hazardous. Warning signs of exposure to the cold include pale or blue skin, numbness, confusion, and lowered heart rate. Residents are urged to keep pets warm and indoors if possible, and to cover plants to protect them from the freeze.

  • The freeze warning is in effect from 1 a.m. to 9 a.m. on Saturday, February 21, 2026.

The players

National Weather Service

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The takeaway

This freeze warning serves as an important reminder for San Benito County residents to take necessary precautions to protect themselves, their pets, and their property from the potentially dangerous effects of the expected overnight freeze.