Map Shows First Freeze Dates for Every State as Cold Weather Warnings Hit
Summary
Parts of the United States are facing very different weather conditions at the same time, with heat warnings in many southern states and frost advisories in some northern states. The first hard freeze of the season is expected soon in some areas, especially northern states and high-elevation regions.Key Facts
- Heat advisories were issued for parts of Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Louisiana, Arkansas, Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee, Alabama, and Mississippi.
- Frost advisories were issued for parts of Idaho, Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, and New York.
- Frost advisories warn of temperatures between 33 and 36 degrees Fahrenheit, where frost can form and harm plants and outdoor animals.
- Freeze warnings are more severe and issued when widespread freezing temperatures are expected.
- Northern states and high-elevation areas of southern states see their first freeze earlier in the year.
- Frost can occur even when air temperatures are above freezing because the ground can be cooler due to a process called radiational cooling.
- The timing of the first freeze is consistent with historical climate data.
- Frost advisories for Maine and New Hampshire were set to start early Tuesday morning, lasting until around 8 a.m.
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