Albany, N.Y. – Gardeners across the Capital Region and northwest Connecticut should brace for a cold shock overnight as a frost advisory goes into effect at midnight, with temperatures expected to drop to 31°F in several areas.
According to the National Weather Service in Albany, the advisory spans from 12 a.m. to 8 a.m. Thursday and includes Litchfield County in Connecticut and much of eastern New York, from Saratoga Springs down to Poughkeepsie. The frost threat could damage or kill sensitive outdoor vegetation if left unprotected.
Cities such as Kingston, Schenectady, Troy, and Hudson are within the advisory zone, along with parts of Dutchess, Ulster, and Greene counties. Rural communities and low-lying areas are especially at risk for frost formation. Residents are urged to bring potted plants indoors and cover vulnerable garden crops before temperatures drop.
This is the region’s first widespread frost event in several weeks and comes unusually late in the season, particularly for lower elevations in the Hudson Valley. Cold air funneled in behind a departing low-pressure system is to blame for the chilly conditions.
The frost advisory is expected to expire by 8 a.m. Thursday, but another round of cold may follow Friday night. Stay tuned for additional alerts.
