Take steps now to protect tender plants from the cold. To prevent freezing and possible bursting of outdoor water pipes they should be wrapped, drained, or allowed to drip slowly. Those that have in-ground sprinkler systems should drain them and cover above- ground pipes to protect them from freezing.

HARD FREEZE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 AM MST THIS MORNING... * WHAT...Temperatures in the mid to upper 20s. * WHERE...Parker Valley, Central La Paz County, Aguila Valley, Superior, Northwest Pinal County, Tonto Basin, San Carlos and Globe/Miami. * WHEN...Until 9 AM MST this morning. * IMPACTS...Frost and freeze conditions will kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.