East Central Ohio, Ohio – A frost advisory is in effect early Saturday morning across East Central Ohio and parts of surrounding regions, with temperatures dipping as low as 32°F overnight. Residents in affected areas should be aware of the potential for frost that could damage tender plants and crops.
According to the National Weather Service, the frost is expected to form between 2 a.m. and 8 a.m. Saturday, with temperatures falling to around freezing in many areas. The advisory covers much of east-central Ohio, including counties like Tuscarawas, Carroll, and Columbiana, as well as parts of western Pennsylvania and northern West Virginia.
In Ohio, the frost could impact several cities such as New Philadelphia, Coshocton, and Zanesville, with temperatures expected to drop near freezing. Across Pennsylvania, including Pittsburgh, the frost is forecast to affect sensitive vegetation in places like Greensburg and Washington. Areas of northern West Virginia, including Morgantown, are also under the advisory.
Residents are urged to take precautions to protect vulnerable outdoor plants by covering them or bringing them inside overnight. The frost may be deadly to certain plants if left unprotected.
Warnings remain in effect until 8 a.m. Saturday, but additional frost advisories could follow depending on further weather conditions.
