Severe Freeze Warning is in effect for the Guadalupe Mountains of Eddy County; Guadalupe Mountains Above 7000 Feet; Guadalupe and Delaware Mountains through 17 October 2026, 10:00, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). The alert severity is Severe, the urgency is Expected, and the certainty is Likely.
This Freeze Warning generally indicates that sub-freezing temperatures are expected and could affect exposed vegetation and plumbing. The official description notes sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected, and that frost and freeze conditions could kill crops and other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.
Safety guidance: If you are in the affected area, consider delaying travel through Guadalupe Pass or finding another route if possible. Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold and to insulate or drain exposed outdoor water pipes. Be especially careful driving in mountainous areas and for high-profile vehicles consider postponing travel until conditions improve. For emergencies call 911 and follow directions from the NWS or local emergency services.
