Portland, ME – Residents across northern New England are urged to prepare for early-season frost as a Frost Advisory takes effect Friday from 2 a.m. to 8 a.m.
According to the National Weather Service (NWS), temperatures are expected to dip as low as 33 to 34 degrees across parts of Maine, New Hampshire, and Vermont, particularly in sheltered valleys and rural areas.
The advisory covers Northern and Central Somerset, Northern Franklin, and Northern Oxford counties in Maine, Coos County in New Hampshire, and Essex County in Vermont. Communities including Jackman, Rangeley, Colebrook, Lancaster, and Island Pond are among those at risk.
Meteorologists warn that the cold will be enough to cause frost formation, which may damage or kill sensitive outdoor plants if left uncovered. The NWS recommends residents take precautionary steps, such as covering tender vegetation or moving potted plants indoors.
While daytime highs will rebound into the upper 50s and 60s Friday afternoon, the brief overnight chill signals the seasonal shift toward fall across northern New England.
Gardeners, farmers, and outdoor enthusiasts should remain alert as additional frost advisories may be issued in the coming weeks.
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