Binghamton, N.Y. – Residents across parts of central New York should prepare for the first frost of the season as temperatures drop into the mid-30s overnight Monday, raising concerns for gardens, crops, and outdoor vegetation.
According to the National Weather Service in Binghamton, a frost advisory remains in effect for northern Oneida County, the western Catskills, and into portions of Chenango and Delaware counties. Valley locations are especially at risk, with lows between 34 and 38 degrees expected to lead to frost formation by dawn Tuesday.
Communities including Norwich, Cooperstown, and Delhi could see frost on rooftops, lawns, and fields, while Boonville may dip to near 34 degrees, the coldest in the region. Binghamton itself is forecast to bottom out near 42 degrees, but colder pockets nearby could still experience patchy frost.
Gardeners are urged to cover sensitive plants or bring potted flowers indoors. Farmers in low-lying valleys may want to take protective steps to reduce potential damage to late-season crops.
The frost advisory will remain in place until after sunrise Tuesday, though additional advisories may be issued later this week if chilly nights persist.
