Albany, NY – A frost advisory is in effect overnight May 11–12 across parts of eastern New York, western Massachusetts, and southern Vermont, with temperatures expected to drop into the mid-30s.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the advisory runs from midnight through 9 a.m. Tuesday and includes cities such as Albany, Schenectady, Saratoga Springs, Pittsfield, North Adams, and Brattleboro.
The advisory covers a broad region, including the Berkshires in Massachusetts, multiple counties across eastern New York, and eastern Windham County in Vermont. Rural valleys and higher elevations are most likely to see widespread frost development before sunrise.
The primary concern is damage to sensitive outdoor vegetation. Plants left uncovered overnight could be harmed or killed as temperatures hover near freezing for several hours.
Residents are urged to take precautions Monday night by covering tender plants or bringing them indoors if possible. Gardeners and farmers should act ahead of the overnight chill to protect early-season growth.
Temperatures are expected to rise after sunrise Tuesday, ending the frost threat by mid-morning.
This advisory underscores the continued risk of frost across the Northeast, even as mid-May conditions typically trend warmer.
