It's freezing outside! Protect your pipes when temperatures drop below freezing. The weather channel is calling for freezing temperatures including the possiblity for snow this weekend. Even in the south we have some winter nights that drop below freezing. You'll find below a couple things you can do to protect your pipes during these cold nights. -Let water drip overnight on all faucets. Just a trickle of water might be all it takes to keep your pipes from freezing