A series of winter cold fronts are expected over the next week in the Arizona-California desert growing region, bringing a pattern of light rain followed by cool temperatures and lettuce ice conditions, according to a press release by Markon Cooperative of Salinas, CA.
Light rain is forecast for Sunday, January 7, but less than .10 inches of rain is expected.
Temperatures will cool significantly through most of next week, starting on Monday, January 8. Morning lows will drop below freezing, and widespread lettuce ice is forecast across all desert valleys.
Significant production and loading delays will occur next week. Markon will work with suppliers to build inventory leading into these weather challenges in order to minimize disruptions.
Markon inspectors will continue to monitor weather forecasts closely and will update further as needed.