Frosty Nights Ahead, Sunny but Chilly for Monday

BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) -- Clear skies and chilly temperatures will bring widespread frost to Central Oregon tonight and again early Monday, with sunny skies expected for Monday.

Tonight, skies will be mostly clear, with temperatures dropping to around 29 degrees. North winds of 5 to 9 mph will become calm after midnight, although gusts could reach 21 mph earlier in the evening. Widespread frost is expected to develop after 11 p.m.

For Columbus Day, expect plenty of sunshine, but a chilly start with widespread frost before 11 a.m. Afternoon highs will reach around 53 degrees. Winds will be light and variable early before shifting to the north at 5 to 8 mph during the morning.

Monday night will remain mostly clear, with temperatures again dropping to around 29 degrees. Winds will be light and variable.

With overnight lows dipping below freezing, gardeners and anyone with sensitive outdoor plants should take precautions against frost.