The EXACT DAY The First Freeze Will Hit Utah, California, and Nevada Is…

Get ready, because fall is here, and it's bringing the chill with it! As much as we love the cozy vibes, dropping temperatures are on the way, and some areas in the West are going to get downright cold! Utah, California, and Nevada are bracing for the first freezes of the season, and depending on where you live, you might even see some frost—or if you're lucky, snow! According to the Old Farmer's Almanac, these states are due for a frosty wake-up call soon.

WHEN WILL THE FIRST FREEZE HAPPEN?

UTAH:

• Salt Lake City: November 1
• Provo: October 16
• Richfield: September 20
• Kanab: October 16
• Moab: October 17
• St. George: November 5
• Cedar City: October 7
• Hurricane: October 31

Utah and Nevada are gearing up for a winter wonderland this year! With higher-than-average snowfall predicted, especially in the western Rockies and Lake Tahoe area, expect to see those flakes flying from mid-November onwards. Heavy snowfalls are expected in January and March too, so get those snow shovels ready! The good news? The temperatures won’t be too brutal—just a little colder than usual with a few chillier snaps in late November and January.

CALIFORNIA:

• Bakersfield: December 1
• Berkeley: December 25
• Burbank: December 16
• Chino: December 10
• Mission Viejo: December 28
• Modesto: November 29
• Napa: November 28
• Ontario: December 22
• Pasadena: January 1
• Rancho Cucamonga: December 22
• Redding: November 16
• Riverside: December 15
• Sacramento: November 26
• San Bernardino: December 11
• Stockton: November 28
• Thousand Oaks: December 17
• Vallejo: December 17

California’s winter forecast is all over the place. The northern regions might catch a break, but for the rest of the state, it's time to prepare for a wetter-than-usual winter. With some major storms expected, especially in December and January, the mountains are in for a snowy surprise! Lower elevations can expect chilly, soggy weather, with the coldest snaps hitting mid-December and late January.

NEVADA:

• Boulder City: November 9
• Caliente: October 4
• Carson City: October 1
• Ely: September 7
• Henderson: December 8
• Las Vegas: December 1
• Laughlin: December 14
• Mesquite: November 8
• Moapa Valley: November 16
• Pahrump: October 28
• Reno: October 21
• Wendover: October 19

Even Las Vegas, known for its scorching heat, is preparing for some chill this winter. The desert might see colder-than-normal temps sprinkled throughout the season, with a wet, snowy forecast in the northern parts. Keep an eye out for the coldest bursts in mid-November, December, and early February. So, desert dwellers, don’t be surprised if you see snow falling!

Time to bundle up, stock up on cocoa, and embrace the cold!