Weather • U.S.

Frost & Freeze Alerts Sweep the North; Colder Air Expands East This Week

Concise tracker with map, plain‑English definitions, and links to official alerts.

Cold-season outlook image near Rockies used as feature visual for frost and freeze coverage — Feature image placed near the title for quick visual context.

Where now Frost & freeze alerts from Idaho to Michigan; more expected inland East.

Timing Coldest stretch between dawn Thu and dawn Fri, with additional pockets through the weekend.

Gardens Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered; precautions advised.

Interactive Map: Recent Alert Mentions & Forecast Notes

Hard Freeze risk (≤ 28°F)

Freeze risk (≤ 32°F)

Frost risk (33–36°F)

What the alerts mean

Frost Advisory: temperatures near 33–36°F; widespread frost may damage sensitive plants.

Freeze Warning: 32°F or lower; growing season ends and plant damage increases.

Hard Freeze: below 28°F for several hours; severe damage to most plants.

Quoted guidance: “Frost and freeze conditions could kill crops, other sensitive vegetation and possibly damage unprotected outdoor plumbing.” — NWS Duluth.

Quoted guidance: “Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.” — NWS Grand Forks.

Quick Check: Temperature Threshold

32°F → Freeze Warning range

Move the slider to see where a reading generally fits among the alert ranges above.

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Frost & Freeze Alerts Sweep the North; Colder Air Expands East This Week