With a developing Nor’Easter off the coast this weekend, we are not expecting winter weather…especially on the first day of Spring! That strong low pressure will bring down cold air from the lakes region into North Carolina.
We have not been below freezing in the Piedmont for two weeks and have had widespread temperatures in the 70’s and 80’s throughout. This has brought the growing season to us early this year. A sudden Frost or freeze will damage young plants so take some time now to plan for Frost Advisories or Freeze Warnings Saturday night and possible Sunday night.
Freeze Watch
A Freeze Watch is issued when there is a potential for significant, widespread freezing temperatures within the next 24-36 hours.
A Freeze Watch is issued in the autumn until the end of the growing season (marked by the occurrence of first widespread freeze). The normal end of the growing season is mid to late October west of the Blue Ridge and early November east of the Blue Ridge. However, during anomalously warm autumns, the growing season may be extended past the normal end of the growing season.
A Freeze Watch is issued in the spring at the start of the growing season (when it is late enough to cause damage to new plants and crops).
Freeze Warning
A Freeze Warning is issued when significant, widespread freezing temperatures are expected.
A Freeze Warning is issued in the autumn until the end of the growing season (marked by the occurrence of first widespread freeze). The normal end of the growing season is mid to late October west of the Blue Ridge and early November east of the Blue Ridge. However, during anomalously warm autumns, the growing season may be extended past the normal end of the growing season.
A Freeze Warning is issued in the spring at the start of the growing season (when it is late enough to cause damage to new plants and crops).
Frost Advisory
A Frost Advisory is issued when the minimum temperature is forecast to be 33 to 36 degrees on clear and calm nights during the growing season.
A Frost Advisory is issued in the autumn until the end of the growing season (marked by the occurrence of first widespread freeze). The normal end of the growing season is mid to late October west of the Blue Ridge and early November east of the Blue Ridge. However, during anomalously warm autumns, the growing season may be extended past the normal end of the growing season.
A Frost Advisory is issued in the spring at the start of the growing season (when it is late enough to cause damage to new plants and crops).
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