The coldest air of the fall season has prompted a freeze warning from the National Weather Service.

The freeze warning remains in effect from 10 pm Monday to 10 am Tuesday.  Sub-freezing temperatures as low as 27 expected.

People are advised to take steps now to protect plants from the cold.

Subfreezing temperatures return Tuesday night.

The NWS even reports that light snow accumulations are possible Monday night.

Tuesday through Sunday, with continued dry conditions, an elevated fire weather danger remains possible.