4:13 PM Thursday, October 3, 2024
Widespread frost and freezing conditions are anticipated across much of the Northland late tonight into early Friday morning, with freeze warnings and frost advisories currently in place. Temperatures are expected to drop into the middle 20s to middle 30s in most of the Northland early Friday morning.
For the Freeze Warning: Expect sub-freezing temperatures as low as 30 degrees. Frost and freezing conditions may cause damage to crops and sensitive vegetation.
For the Frost Advisory: Temperatures ranging from 32 to 34 degrees can lead to the formation of frost, which may damage sensitive outdoor plants. If left unprotected, these plants could be at risk of being killed by the frost.
Note: Areas within approximately 10 miles of Lake Superior may experience slightly warmer temperatures and just patchy frost early on Friday morning.
Lowest temperatures so far this fall
Hibbing, MN: 29 on September 23rd
International Falls, MN: 32 on September 7th
Duluth, MN: 34 on September 7th
Ashland, WI: 34 on September 23rd
Brainerd, MN: 39 on September 23rd
Several regions in northwest Wisconsin, along with areas in northeast and east central Minnesota, have yet to see their season’s first freeze at 32 degrees. However, they are expected to experience it by early Friday morning.
Only a small area of northeast Minnesota has experienced its first 28-degree freeze this season, while other regions of the Northland are expected to encounter this early on Friday morning.
The first 32-degree freeze in Duluth typically occurs between October 1st and 10th.
Note: The first freeze in Duluth last year occurred on October 16th.
The first 28-degree freeze in Duluth typically occurs between October 11th and 20th.
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