Baltimore, MD – A frost advisory has been issued across parts of Maryland, Virginia, and West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle as temperatures are expected to fall to near freezing early Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service in Baltimore/Washington, the advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 9 a.m. EDT Thursday, April 17. Temperatures are forecast to range between 33 and 36 degrees, potentially causing frost formation across the region.
The advisory includes areas such as Washington and Frederick counties in Maryland, Fairfax, Culpeper, and Spotsylvania counties in Virginia, and Berkeley and Jefferson counties in West Virginia. The cold could pose a risk to sensitive vegetation.
Residents are urged to cover or bring inside any tender plants to avoid damage. While the frost is not expected to impact road conditions, gardeners and farmers should take extra precautions during the early morning hours.
This late-season frost is not unusual for mid-April, particularly in the inland and higher elevation areas of the region. However, recent warm temperatures may have prompted early planting, increasing the risk for crop and garden losses.
Stay updated through local weather outlets and follow alerts from the National Weather Service for any changes to Thursday’s advisory window.
