Pittsburgh, PA – A frost advisory is in effect overnight for portions of Western Pennsylvania as clear skies and light winds set the stage for freezing temperatures that could damage unprotected vegetation.
According to the National Weather Service in Pittsburgh, temperatures are expected to fall into the upper 20s to low 30s across much of the region late Wednesday into early Thursday, with lows near 26°F in Oil City and as low as 27°F in Indiana, New Philadelphia, and Davis. The advisory, issued for counties that have officially begun their growing season, extends through early Thursday morning.
Residents in Pittsburgh, Washington, Uniontown, and New Martinsville should take precautions to protect sensitive plants. While not all counties are included in the advisory, NWS Pittsburgh notes that most areas are nearing the start of the growing season and may still experience freeze-related impacts.
Temperatures are forecast to drop nearly 10 degrees below average for this time of year. Residents are urged to cover outdoor plants, bring potted vegetation indoors, and monitor local updates for potential expanded advisories.
This unseasonably cold night highlights the risks that early spring poses to agriculture and gardening efforts in the region.
