Albany, N.Y. – Gardeners and growers across eastern New York should brace for a chilly wake-up Tuesday as a Frost Advisory stretches from the western Capital Region to the Adirondacks and Catskills, with temperatures expected to dip as low as 32°F.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m. Tuesday, covering western Albany, Schoharie, western Greene, and western Ulster counties. The low temperatures, ranging from 32 to 36 degrees, could harm sensitive vegetation—particularly in rural valleys and outlying areas.
Communities in Cobleskill, Hunter, and parts of the Adirondack foothills are most at risk, with localized frost formation possible in low-lying areas. Homeowners and farmers are urged to cover plants, bring potted vegetation indoors, and disconnect garden hoses to prevent damage.
This marks one of the first widespread frost events of the season, signaling an early transition into fall for much of upstate New York.
The advisory expires at 8 a.m. Tuesday, but additional frost alerts are possible later this week as nighttime temperatures continue to dip.
